Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 5th great-grandfather, Abraham Byers.
Abraham was born December 31, 1777 probably in York Co., PA., the son of Charles and Elizabeth ([________]) Byers. Abraham married circa 1795 in York Co., PA to Mary Stickel, daughter of Jacob and Anna Maria ([_______]) Stickel. Mary was born August 28, 1768 Warrington Twp., York Co., PA., and died September 24, 1842 in Warrington Twp., York Co., PA. Abraham died January 21, 1823 in Warrington Twp., York Co., PA.
Known children of Abraham and Mary (Stickel) Byers are as follows :
i. Barbara Byers b. January 5, 1798 York Co., PA., d. December 4, 1874 Wayne Co., OH. m. David Jacobs.
ii. John Byers b. 1800 York Co., PA., d. September 20, 1879 Burbank, OH., m. Elizabeth Umberger.
iii. [________] Byers b. 1802 York Co., PA., d. 1802 York Co., PA
iv. Abraham Byers b. March 13, 1803 York Co., PA., d. December 31, 1867 York Co., PA., m. Louisa Bower.
v. David Byers b. 1805 York Co., PA., m. Hester ________
vi. Elizabeth Byers b. 1809 York Co., PA.
vii. Hannah Byers b. 1811 York Co., PA.
viii. Jacob Byers b. 1814 York Co., PA., m. Sarah ________
ix. Mary Byers b. 1816 York Co., PA, d. after 1884, m. William Hagen
I descend from Abraham and Mary (Stickel) Byers through their daughter, Barbara, as follows :
Abraham Byers and Mary Stickel
Barbara Byers and David Jacobs
Susan Jacobs and David Sherrick
Mary Jane Sherrick and George Washington Haley
Eli Weldon Haley and Cora Belle Metzner (my great-grandparents)
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Friday, December 29, 2006
LeMaster Family Lineage
Here is the latest information I have on my LeMaster line, starting with my great-grandfather.
Luman Cooper LeMASTERS b. May 27, 1867 Jay Co., IN., d. February 10, 1933 Salamonia, Jay Co., IN., m. November 13, 1866 in Jay Co., IN., to Barbara Isabelle WEHRLY.
Luman Walker LEMASTERS b. October 19, 1842 Shelby Co., OH., d. November 18, 1931 Salamonia, Jay Co., IN., m. October 2, 1864 in Versailles, Darke Co., OH to Mary Keziah CHEW.
Luman Walker LEMASTERS b. March 11, 1808 Mason Co., VA., d. April 15, 1888 Jay Co., IN., m. January 19, 1832 in Shelby Co., OH to Nancy YOUNG.
Jacob LEMASTERS b. March 21, 1770 Pennsylvania, d. September 21, 1852 Shelby Co., OH., m. circa 1794 to Hannah [________]
Jacob LEMASTER b. before 1734 Charles Co., MD., d. after 1775 Frederick Co., MD., m. [________]
Isaac LEMASTER b. Charles Co., MD., d. after 1771 Prince George's Co., MD., m. before 1730 Charles Co., MD to Catherine WARD
Richard LEMASTER b. between 1668-1670 St. Mary's Co., MD., d. after 1735 Charles Co., MD, m. Martha [________]
Abraham LEMASTER b. between 1636-1639 Ste. Marie's Parish, Isle of Jersey, d. December 6, 1722 Charles Co., MD., m. [________]
Luman Cooper LeMASTERS b. May 27, 1867 Jay Co., IN., d. February 10, 1933 Salamonia, Jay Co., IN., m. November 13, 1866 in Jay Co., IN., to Barbara Isabelle WEHRLY.
Luman Walker LEMASTERS b. October 19, 1842 Shelby Co., OH., d. November 18, 1931 Salamonia, Jay Co., IN., m. October 2, 1864 in Versailles, Darke Co., OH to Mary Keziah CHEW.
Luman Walker LEMASTERS b. March 11, 1808 Mason Co., VA., d. April 15, 1888 Jay Co., IN., m. January 19, 1832 in Shelby Co., OH to Nancy YOUNG.
Jacob LEMASTERS b. March 21, 1770 Pennsylvania, d. September 21, 1852 Shelby Co., OH., m. circa 1794 to Hannah [________]
Jacob LEMASTER b. before 1734 Charles Co., MD., d. after 1775 Frederick Co., MD., m. [________]
Isaac LEMASTER b. Charles Co., MD., d. after 1771 Prince George's Co., MD., m. before 1730 Charles Co., MD to Catherine WARD
Richard LEMASTER b. between 1668-1670 St. Mary's Co., MD., d. after 1735 Charles Co., MD, m. Martha [________]
Abraham LEMASTER b. between 1636-1639 Ste. Marie's Parish, Isle of Jersey, d. December 6, 1722 Charles Co., MD., m. [________]
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
John Moulton (b. December 27, 1755)
Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 5th-great grandfather, John Moulton.
John was born December 27, 1755 in Windsor, Hartford Co., CT, the son of Samuel and Phoebe (________) Moulton. John married July 24, 1781 in Castleton, Rutland Co., VT to Avis Hurlbut, daughter of Israel and Jerusha (________) Hurlbut. Avis was born November 11, 1762 in Woodbury, CT. John died ca. 1808 in Vermont, probably Rutland Co., VT.
Known children of John and Avis (Hurlbut) Moulton are :
i. Rebecca Moulton b. October 30, 1781
ii. Hannah Moulton b. March 2, 1783
iii. Jerusha Moulton b. June 2, 1784
iv. Rhoda Moulton b. January 15, 1786
v. Anna Moulton b. May 13, 1787
vi. John Moulton b. February 28, 1789
vii. Selah Moulton b. October 28, 1790 Rutland Co., VT., d. February 1848 St. Albans, Licking Co., OH., m. Lydia Fennel
viii. Samuel Moulton b. September 1, 1792
ix. Phoeba Moulton b. July 4, 1794
x. Betsey Moulton b. October 5, 1796
xi. Sally Moulton b. July 4, 1798
xii. Abel Moulton b. June 12, 1800 Ira, Rutland Co., VT., d. September 29, 1874 Castleton, Rutland Co., VT., m. Miriam Eaton
xii. Amanda Moulton b. May 9, 1802
xiii. Reuben Moulton b. April 13, 1804
xiv. Hurlbut Moulton b. January 4, 1808, d. 1889, m. Amy ______
I descend from John and Avis (Hurlbut) Moulton through their son, Selah, as follows :
John Moulton and Avis Hurlbut
Selah Moulton and Lydia Fennel
Albert Moulton and Emeline ________
Clara Moulton and John Adam Metzner
Cora Belle Metzner and Eli Weldon Haley (my great-grandparents)
John was born December 27, 1755 in Windsor, Hartford Co., CT, the son of Samuel and Phoebe (________) Moulton. John married July 24, 1781 in Castleton, Rutland Co., VT to Avis Hurlbut, daughter of Israel and Jerusha (________) Hurlbut. Avis was born November 11, 1762 in Woodbury, CT. John died ca. 1808 in Vermont, probably Rutland Co., VT.
Known children of John and Avis (Hurlbut) Moulton are :
i. Rebecca Moulton b. October 30, 1781
ii. Hannah Moulton b. March 2, 1783
iii. Jerusha Moulton b. June 2, 1784
iv. Rhoda Moulton b. January 15, 1786
v. Anna Moulton b. May 13, 1787
vi. John Moulton b. February 28, 1789
vii. Selah Moulton b. October 28, 1790 Rutland Co., VT., d. February 1848 St. Albans, Licking Co., OH., m. Lydia Fennel
viii. Samuel Moulton b. September 1, 1792
ix. Phoeba Moulton b. July 4, 1794
x. Betsey Moulton b. October 5, 1796
xi. Sally Moulton b. July 4, 1798
xii. Abel Moulton b. June 12, 1800 Ira, Rutland Co., VT., d. September 29, 1874 Castleton, Rutland Co., VT., m. Miriam Eaton
xii. Amanda Moulton b. May 9, 1802
xiii. Reuben Moulton b. April 13, 1804
xiv. Hurlbut Moulton b. January 4, 1808, d. 1889, m. Amy ______
I descend from John and Avis (Hurlbut) Moulton through their son, Selah, as follows :
John Moulton and Avis Hurlbut
Selah Moulton and Lydia Fennel
Albert Moulton and Emeline ________
Clara Moulton and John Adam Metzner
Cora Belle Metzner and Eli Weldon Haley (my great-grandparents)
Judson Jarrett
Found some possible new ancestry information for my daughter's Jarrett line last night online.
1880 Census of Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., IA shows Katie Jarrett, age 14, living in the household of Judson Jarrett, age 72, born Virginia. The names of the other children line up perfectly with what I had on Kate Jarrett who married Henry Miguet in Buchanan Co., IA.
Later I found information on Judson Jarrett family in the 1856 state census of Iowa in Fayette Co., IA, and in 1850 census in Koscuisko Co., IN. The Iowa WPA cemetery database has Judson buried June 13, 1881 in Fayette Co., IA.
Still working on the putting the details together to try and tie this line into what I already have.
Kate Jarrett and Henry Miguet were married December 23, 1883 in Buchanan Co., IA. Their son, Frank Field Miguet, was my daughter's 2nd-great grandfather.
1880 Census of Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., IA shows Katie Jarrett, age 14, living in the household of Judson Jarrett, age 72, born Virginia. The names of the other children line up perfectly with what I had on Kate Jarrett who married Henry Miguet in Buchanan Co., IA.
Later I found information on Judson Jarrett family in the 1856 state census of Iowa in Fayette Co., IA, and in 1850 census in Koscuisko Co., IN. The Iowa WPA cemetery database has Judson buried June 13, 1881 in Fayette Co., IA.
Still working on the putting the details together to try and tie this line into what I already have.
Kate Jarrett and Henry Miguet were married December 23, 1883 in Buchanan Co., IA. Their son, Frank Field Miguet, was my daughter's 2nd-great grandfather.
Cummings Family Lineage
Here is the current data I have on Eileen's Cummings family line, starting with her great-grandfather.
Wyatt CUMMINGS b. February 13, 1841 Walker Co., AL, d. August 22, 1890 Colbert Co., AL, m. August 15, 1857 Winston Co., AL to Margaret HENSON.
Spencer CUMMINGS b. ca. 1812 North Carolina, d. bet. 1850-1860 Winston Co., AL, m. before 1832 probably Winston Co., AL to Gincy [________]
Wyatt CUMMINGS b. February 13, 1841 Walker Co., AL, d. August 22, 1890 Colbert Co., AL, m. August 15, 1857 Winston Co., AL to Margaret HENSON.
Spencer CUMMINGS b. ca. 1812 North Carolina, d. bet. 1850-1860 Winston Co., AL, m. before 1832 probably Winston Co., AL to Gincy [________]
Monday, December 25, 2006
Miller Family Lineage
Here is the current data I have on my daughter's Miller line, starting with her great-grandfather.
Arthur MILLER b. January 12, 1907 Vanderburgh Co., IN, d. May 20, 1964 Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, m. September 17, 1928 Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN to Hallie Marie CHIVLARE.
Mathias MILLER b. October 20, 1861 Indiana (prob. Vanderburgh Co.), d. September 15, 1936 Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, m. January 20, 1894 Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN to Elizabeth SCHAEFFER.
William MILLER b. bet. 1827-1828 Hesse-Darmstadt, d. July 24, 1901 Kasson, Vanderburgh Co., IN, m. January 31, 1856 Posey Co., IN to Elizabeth SCHAFER.
Arthur MILLER b. January 12, 1907 Vanderburgh Co., IN, d. May 20, 1964 Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, m. September 17, 1928 Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN to Hallie Marie CHIVLARE.
Mathias MILLER b. October 20, 1861 Indiana (prob. Vanderburgh Co.), d. September 15, 1936 Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, m. January 20, 1894 Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN to Elizabeth SCHAEFFER.
William MILLER b. bet. 1827-1828 Hesse-Darmstadt, d. July 24, 1901 Kasson, Vanderburgh Co., IN, m. January 31, 1856 Posey Co., IN to Elizabeth SCHAFER.
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Alexander Webb (b. December 24, 1534)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 13th great-grandfather, Alexander Webb.
Alexander was born December 24, 1534 of Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, the son of Henry Alexander and Grace (Arden) Webb. Henry married Margaret Arden before 1559. Margaret was born between 1538-39 of Wilmcote, Warwickshire, England.
I descend from Alexander & Margaret's son, Alexander, as follows :
Alexander Webb and Margaret Arden
Alexander Webb and Mary Wilson
Richard Webb and Grace Wilson
John Webb and Anna Bassett
Sarah Webb and Zechariah Field
John Field and Mary Bennett
Bennett Field and Mary Spofford
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Alexander was born December 24, 1534 of Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, the son of Henry Alexander and Grace (Arden) Webb. Henry married Margaret Arden before 1559. Margaret was born between 1538-39 of Wilmcote, Warwickshire, England.
I descend from Alexander & Margaret's son, Alexander, as follows :
Alexander Webb and Margaret Arden
Alexander Webb and Mary Wilson
Richard Webb and Grace Wilson
John Webb and Anna Bassett
Sarah Webb and Zechariah Field
John Field and Mary Bennett
Bennett Field and Mary Spofford
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Chivlare - Foloway Family
Just spoke again with Mark Wilkins in Tennessee, it appears that this family history book that is being prepared will be available after the 1st of the year in a CD format. I asked him to let me know what he finds out.
The person who is putting it together is stressing that there are strong Native American ties in the Foloway line and Mark was talking about even money being owed to the family. I hope for his sake that it is not a scam.
The person who is putting it together is stressing that there are strong Native American ties in the Foloway line and Mark was talking about even money being owed to the family. I hope for his sake that it is not a scam.
Pefley-Lewis Family Reunion
We received the announcement in our Christmas cards yesterday about the 2007 Pefley-Lewis Reunion.
Saturday, June 23, 2007 Pefley-Lewis Reunion
Bozart Campground, Wabash, Indiana
Games, Prizes, Trophies, Food & Fun!!
For the Young and Young-At-Heart...more details soon!
Saturday, June 23, 2007 Pefley-Lewis Reunion
Bozart Campground, Wabash, Indiana
Games, Prizes, Trophies, Food & Fun!!
For the Young and Young-At-Heart...more details soon!
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Today in my database : Thomas McCool (b. December 20, 1797)
Today's featured relative in my database is my daughter's maternal 5th-great grandfather, Thomas McCool.
Thomas was born December 20, 1797 in Virginia. He married Catherine [________] circa 1819 in either Kentucky or Virginia. Catherine was born April 23, 1789 in Virginia and died May 10, 1857 in Boon Twp., Warrick Co., IN. Thomas died May 14, 1867 in Boonville, Warrick Co., IN. Both are buried in the Harpole Cemetery, Boonville, Warrick Co., IN.
Known children of Thomas and Catherine ([________]) McCool are as follows :
i. Jacob B. McCool b. 1820 Kentucky m. Jane Chapman
ii. Nancy Ann McCool b. 1821 Kentucky d. bet. 1866-1870 m. Christopher C. Boyer
iii. Margaret McCool b. c1827-1828 Kentucky
iv. John P. McCool b. 1829 Indiana m. Lucinda R. Kelley
My daughter descends from Thomas and Catherine's daughter, Nancy Ann, as follows :
Thomas McCool and Catherine [________]
Nancy Ann McCool and Christopher C. Boyer
Louisa J. Boyer and Miles Chevalier
Alpha Revis Chivlare and Clara Belle Followay
Hallie Marie Chivlare and Arthur Miller (her great-grandparents)
Thomas was born December 20, 1797 in Virginia. He married Catherine [________] circa 1819 in either Kentucky or Virginia. Catherine was born April 23, 1789 in Virginia and died May 10, 1857 in Boon Twp., Warrick Co., IN. Thomas died May 14, 1867 in Boonville, Warrick Co., IN. Both are buried in the Harpole Cemetery, Boonville, Warrick Co., IN.
Known children of Thomas and Catherine ([________]) McCool are as follows :
i. Jacob B. McCool b. 1820 Kentucky m. Jane Chapman
ii. Nancy Ann McCool b. 1821 Kentucky d. bet. 1866-1870 m. Christopher C. Boyer
iii. Margaret McCool b. c1827-1828 Kentucky
iv. John P. McCool b. 1829 Indiana m. Lucinda R. Kelley
My daughter descends from Thomas and Catherine's daughter, Nancy Ann, as follows :
Thomas McCool and Catherine [________]
Nancy Ann McCool and Christopher C. Boyer
Louisa J. Boyer and Miles Chevalier
Alpha Revis Chivlare and Clara Belle Followay
Hallie Marie Chivlare and Arthur Miller (her great-grandparents)
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Today in my database : Bethiah Hubbard (b. December 19, 1646)
Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 8th-great grandmother, Bethiah Hubbard.
Bethiah was born December 19, 1646 in Springfield, MA, the daughter of Samuel and Tacy (Cooper) Hubbard. Bethiah married November 16, 1664 at Westerley, RI to Joseph Clarke, son of Joseph and Margaret (Turner) Clarke. Joseph was born April 2, 1643 at Westerly, RI and died January 11, 1726/27 at Westerly, RI. Bethiah died April 17, 1707 at Westerly, RI.
Known children of Joseph and Bethiah (Hubbard) Clarke are as follows :
i. Judith Clarke b. October 12, 1667 Newport, RI, d. July 17, 1747 Westerly, RI, m. John Maxson
ii. Joseph Clarke b. April 4, 1670, m. Dorothy Maxson
iii. Samuel Clarke b. September 29, 1672, Westerly, RI, d. July 25, 1769, m. Ann Champlain
iv. John Clarke b. August 25, 1675 Westerly, RI, m. Mary Beebe
v. Bethiah Clarke b. April 11, 1678 Westerly, RI, d. 1756 Rhode Island, m. Thomas Hiscox
vi. Mary Clarke b. December 27, 1680 Westerly, RI, d. after 1760 Rhode Island, m. William Champlain
vii. Susannah Clarke b. August 31, 1683 Westerly, RI, m. Oliver Babcock
viii. Thomas Clarke b. March 17, 1685/86 Westerly, RI, d. November 26, 1767 Rhode Island, m. Elizabeth Babcock
ix. William Clarke b. April 21, 1688 Westerly, RI, d. February 28, 1767 Rhode Island, m. Joan Bliven
I descend from Joseph and Bethiah (Hubbard) Clarke through their daughter, Judith, as follows:
Bethiah Hubband and Joseph Clarke
Judith Clarke and John Maxson
Bethia Maxson and Joseph Maxson
Ephraim Maxson and Elisabeth Davis
Jesse Maxson and Sarah Sutton
Prudence Maxson and William P. Smith
Olive Jane Smith and William P. Wehrly
Barbara Isabelle Wehrly and Luman Cooper LeMasters (my great-grandparents)
Bethiah was born December 19, 1646 in Springfield, MA, the daughter of Samuel and Tacy (Cooper) Hubbard. Bethiah married November 16, 1664 at Westerley, RI to Joseph Clarke, son of Joseph and Margaret (Turner) Clarke. Joseph was born April 2, 1643 at Westerly, RI and died January 11, 1726/27 at Westerly, RI. Bethiah died April 17, 1707 at Westerly, RI.
Known children of Joseph and Bethiah (Hubbard) Clarke are as follows :
i. Judith Clarke b. October 12, 1667 Newport, RI, d. July 17, 1747 Westerly, RI, m. John Maxson
ii. Joseph Clarke b. April 4, 1670, m. Dorothy Maxson
iii. Samuel Clarke b. September 29, 1672, Westerly, RI, d. July 25, 1769, m. Ann Champlain
iv. John Clarke b. August 25, 1675 Westerly, RI, m. Mary Beebe
v. Bethiah Clarke b. April 11, 1678 Westerly, RI, d. 1756 Rhode Island, m. Thomas Hiscox
vi. Mary Clarke b. December 27, 1680 Westerly, RI, d. after 1760 Rhode Island, m. William Champlain
vii. Susannah Clarke b. August 31, 1683 Westerly, RI, m. Oliver Babcock
viii. Thomas Clarke b. March 17, 1685/86 Westerly, RI, d. November 26, 1767 Rhode Island, m. Elizabeth Babcock
ix. William Clarke b. April 21, 1688 Westerly, RI, d. February 28, 1767 Rhode Island, m. Joan Bliven
I descend from Joseph and Bethiah (Hubbard) Clarke through their daughter, Judith, as follows:
Bethiah Hubband and Joseph Clarke
Judith Clarke and John Maxson
Bethia Maxson and Joseph Maxson
Ephraim Maxson and Elisabeth Davis
Jesse Maxson and Sarah Sutton
Prudence Maxson and William P. Smith
Olive Jane Smith and William P. Wehrly
Barbara Isabelle Wehrly and Luman Cooper LeMasters (my great-grandparents)
Monday, December 18, 2006
Today in my database : Mary Richards (b. December 18, 1738)
Today in my database is my paternal 6th-great grandmother, Mary Richards.
Mary was born December 18, 1738 in New Jersey, the daughter of John and Mary (________) Richards. Mary married October 21, 1760 in Philadelphia, PA to Jesse Chew, son of Jeffrey and Amy (Driver) Chew. Jesse was born November 25, 1738 in Gloucester Co., NJ, and died January 31, 1812 in Gloucester Co., NJ. Mary died May 7, 1816 in New Jersey, probably Gloucester Co.
Known children of Jesse and Mary (Richards) Chew are as follows :
i. Sarah Chew b. September 21, 1761 Gloucester Co., NJ., d. February 7, 1845, m. James Early
ii. Elizabeth Chew b. ca. 1763 Gloucester Co., NJ., m. Samuel Stiles
iii. Nathaniel Chew b. 1765 Gloucester Co., NJ, d. July 16, 1841 Gloucester Co., NJ., m. Sarah Springer
iv. Susannah Chew b. June 22, 1771 New Jersey, d. July 11, 1842, m. Thomas Eldridge
v. Jesse Chew b. November 12, 1773 Gloucester Co., NJ., d. March 8, 1812, m. Keziah Kinsey
vi. Elisha Chew b. October 5, 1776 New Jersey, d. August 22, 1849, m. Mary Springer
vii. Mary Chew b. May 2, 1780 New Jersey, d. October 6, 1851, m. Joseph Eastlack
I descend from Jesse and Mary (Richards) Chew through their son, Nathaniel, as follows :
Mary Richards and Jesse Chew
Nathaniel Chew and Sarah Springer
Nathaniel Chew and Mary West
Ezekiel Cooper Chew and Caroline Bishop Woolston
Mary Keziah Chew and Luman Walker Lemasters Jr.
Luman Cooper LeMasters and Barbara Isabelle Wehrly (my great-grandparents)
Mary was born December 18, 1738 in New Jersey, the daughter of John and Mary (________) Richards. Mary married October 21, 1760 in Philadelphia, PA to Jesse Chew, son of Jeffrey and Amy (Driver) Chew. Jesse was born November 25, 1738 in Gloucester Co., NJ, and died January 31, 1812 in Gloucester Co., NJ. Mary died May 7, 1816 in New Jersey, probably Gloucester Co.
Known children of Jesse and Mary (Richards) Chew are as follows :
i. Sarah Chew b. September 21, 1761 Gloucester Co., NJ., d. February 7, 1845, m. James Early
ii. Elizabeth Chew b. ca. 1763 Gloucester Co., NJ., m. Samuel Stiles
iii. Nathaniel Chew b. 1765 Gloucester Co., NJ, d. July 16, 1841 Gloucester Co., NJ., m. Sarah Springer
iv. Susannah Chew b. June 22, 1771 New Jersey, d. July 11, 1842, m. Thomas Eldridge
v. Jesse Chew b. November 12, 1773 Gloucester Co., NJ., d. March 8, 1812, m. Keziah Kinsey
vi. Elisha Chew b. October 5, 1776 New Jersey, d. August 22, 1849, m. Mary Springer
vii. Mary Chew b. May 2, 1780 New Jersey, d. October 6, 1851, m. Joseph Eastlack
I descend from Jesse and Mary (Richards) Chew through their son, Nathaniel, as follows :
Mary Richards and Jesse Chew
Nathaniel Chew and Sarah Springer
Nathaniel Chew and Mary West
Ezekiel Cooper Chew and Caroline Bishop Woolston
Mary Keziah Chew and Luman Walker Lemasters Jr.
Luman Cooper LeMasters and Barbara Isabelle Wehrly (my great-grandparents)
Today in my database : Elizabeth Henderson (b. December 18, 1698)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 8th-great grandmother, Elizabeth Henderson.
Elizabeth was born December 18, 1698 in Logie, Perth, Scotland, the daughter of James and Janet (Alexander) Henderson. Elizabeth married June 14, 1718 in Logie, Perth, Scotland to Robert Wright, son of Alexander and Mary (Fergus) Wright. Robert was born April 23, 1688 in Logie, Perth, Scotland and died December 13, 1749 in Foodie, Fife, Scotland. Elizabeth died April 22, 1790 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
Know children of Robert and Elizabeth (Henderson) Wright are as follows :
i. Robert Wright b. June 3, 1719 Fife, Scotland, d. May 18, 1769 Foodie, Fife, Scotland
ii. James Wright b. January 11, 1720/21 Falkland, Fife, Scotland, d. August 13, 1800 Logie, Perth, Scotland, m. Betty Hamilton, m(2) Isabel Kid
iii. Alexander Wright b. August 4, 1723 Freuchie, Fife, Scotland, d. March 14, 1772 Fredericksburg, VA
iv. Janet Wright b. December 12, 1725 Kettle, Fife, Scotland
v. John Wright b. February 10, 1726/27 Freuchie, Fife, Scotland, d. June 1772 Anamaboo, Ghana, m. Hannah Fessenden
vi. Mary Wright b. December 19, 1729 Falkland, Fife, Scotland, m. James Anderson
vii. William Wright b. January 26, 1731/32 Falkland, Fife, Scotland, d. July 9, 1775 the Ottis, North America
viii. George Wright b. November 7, 1733 Fife, Scotland, d. December 17, 1758 Philadelphia, PA
ix. Elizabeth Wright b. March 21, 1734/35 Dairsie, Fife, Scotland, d. ca. 1806 Scotland, m. Alexander Brown
x. Peter Wright b. December 10, 1737 Foodie, Fife, Scotland m. Robena Crouse
xi. Charles Wright b. December 30, 1740 Fife, Scotland, d. September 23, 1785 Cupar, Fife, Scotland, m. Peggy Morris
xii. Jessie Wright b. September 18, 1742 Foodie, Fife, Scotland, d. May 18, 1794 Lanoy, Scotland, m. Phoebe Ruly
I descend from Robert and Elizabeth (Henderson) Wright through their son, John, as follows :
Elizabeth Henderson and Robert Wright
John Wright and Hannah Fessenden
John Wright and Sarah Fleming
George Wright and Elizabeth Robins
John Wright and Anna Wardlaw
Joseph W. Wright and Rebecca Ann Heaton
John William Wright and Ellen King
Virgil Lee Wright and Edna Muriel Pierce (my great-grandparents)
Elizabeth was born December 18, 1698 in Logie, Perth, Scotland, the daughter of James and Janet (Alexander) Henderson. Elizabeth married June 14, 1718 in Logie, Perth, Scotland to Robert Wright, son of Alexander and Mary (Fergus) Wright. Robert was born April 23, 1688 in Logie, Perth, Scotland and died December 13, 1749 in Foodie, Fife, Scotland. Elizabeth died April 22, 1790 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
Know children of Robert and Elizabeth (Henderson) Wright are as follows :
i. Robert Wright b. June 3, 1719 Fife, Scotland, d. May 18, 1769 Foodie, Fife, Scotland
ii. James Wright b. January 11, 1720/21 Falkland, Fife, Scotland, d. August 13, 1800 Logie, Perth, Scotland, m. Betty Hamilton, m(2) Isabel Kid
iii. Alexander Wright b. August 4, 1723 Freuchie, Fife, Scotland, d. March 14, 1772 Fredericksburg, VA
iv. Janet Wright b. December 12, 1725 Kettle, Fife, Scotland
v. John Wright b. February 10, 1726/27 Freuchie, Fife, Scotland, d. June 1772 Anamaboo, Ghana, m. Hannah Fessenden
vi. Mary Wright b. December 19, 1729 Falkland, Fife, Scotland, m. James Anderson
vii. William Wright b. January 26, 1731/32 Falkland, Fife, Scotland, d. July 9, 1775 the Ottis, North America
viii. George Wright b. November 7, 1733 Fife, Scotland, d. December 17, 1758 Philadelphia, PA
ix. Elizabeth Wright b. March 21, 1734/35 Dairsie, Fife, Scotland, d. ca. 1806 Scotland, m. Alexander Brown
x. Peter Wright b. December 10, 1737 Foodie, Fife, Scotland m. Robena Crouse
xi. Charles Wright b. December 30, 1740 Fife, Scotland, d. September 23, 1785 Cupar, Fife, Scotland, m. Peggy Morris
xii. Jessie Wright b. September 18, 1742 Foodie, Fife, Scotland, d. May 18, 1794 Lanoy, Scotland, m. Phoebe Ruly
I descend from Robert and Elizabeth (Henderson) Wright through their son, John, as follows :
Elizabeth Henderson and Robert Wright
John Wright and Hannah Fessenden
John Wright and Sarah Fleming
George Wright and Elizabeth Robins
John Wright and Anna Wardlaw
Joseph W. Wright and Rebecca Ann Heaton
John William Wright and Ellen King
Virgil Lee Wright and Edna Muriel Pierce (my great-grandparents)
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Today in my database : Robert Haines (b. December 17, 1741)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 6th-great grandfather, Robert Haines.
Robert was born December 17, 1741 in Burlington Co., NJ, the son of Jeremiah and Hannah (Bonnell) Haines. Robert married on May 17, 1766 in Burlington Co., NJ to Rachel Venicomb, daughter of Francis and Rachel (Lippincott) Venicomb. Rachel was born ca. 1742 and died March 30, 1817 in Burlington Co., NJ. Robert died June 21, 1821 in Burlington Co., NJ.
They were members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) in the Mount Holly Monthly Meeting. Robert was known as "Rich Bobby", and was reported to the monthly meeting on 1st mo. 5 dy. 1780 for paying a fine in lieu of personal services to carry on the war, and for this action he was disowned on 6th mo. 9 dy. 1780.
Some of the above dates were improperly recorded/converted from the Quaker dating system.
Known children of Robet and Rachel (Venicomb) Haines are as follows :
i. Charlotte Haines b. January 21, 1768 Burlington Co., NJ, d. August 24, 1821 Burlington Co., NJ, m. Michael Woolston
ii. Hannah Haines b. January 21, 1768 Burlington Co., NJ, d. February 7, 1813 Burlington Co., NJ., m. Samuel Woolston
iii. Anne Haines b. November 19, 1769 Burlington Co., NJ, d. February 23, 1854 Burlington Co., NJ.
iv. Jeremiah Haines b. November 19, 1771 Burlington Co., NJ
v. William R. Haines b. May 21, 1774 Burlington Co., NJ., d. June 10, 1825 Burlington Co., NJ, m. Mary B. Mullen
vi. Rebecca Haines b. December 8, 1776 Burlington Co., NJ, d. March 15, 1816 Burlington Co., NJ
vii. Rachel Haines b. November 20, 1779 Burlington Co., NJ, d. October 31, 1849 Burlington Co., NJ
viii. Sarah Haines b. January 17, 1782 Burlington Co., NJ, d. September 5, 1825 Burlington Co., NJ
ix. Mary Haines b. July 10, 1784 Burlington Co., NJ, d. December 14, 1843 Burlington Co., NJ
x. Beulah Haines b. May 10, 1787 Burlington Co., NJ, d. January 5, 1832 Burlington Co., NJ, m. Joseph Deacon
Robert was born December 17, 1741 in Burlington Co., NJ, the son of Jeremiah and Hannah (Bonnell) Haines. Robert married on May 17, 1766 in Burlington Co., NJ to Rachel Venicomb, daughter of Francis and Rachel (Lippincott) Venicomb. Rachel was born ca. 1742 and died March 30, 1817 in Burlington Co., NJ. Robert died June 21, 1821 in Burlington Co., NJ.
They were members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) in the Mount Holly Monthly Meeting. Robert was known as "Rich Bobby", and was reported to the monthly meeting on 1st mo. 5 dy. 1780 for paying a fine in lieu of personal services to carry on the war, and for this action he was disowned on 6th mo. 9 dy. 1780.
Some of the above dates were improperly recorded/converted from the Quaker dating system.
Known children of Robet and Rachel (Venicomb) Haines are as follows :
i. Charlotte Haines b. January 21, 1768 Burlington Co., NJ, d. August 24, 1821 Burlington Co., NJ, m. Michael Woolston
ii. Hannah Haines b. January 21, 1768 Burlington Co., NJ, d. February 7, 1813 Burlington Co., NJ., m. Samuel Woolston
iii. Anne Haines b. November 19, 1769 Burlington Co., NJ, d. February 23, 1854 Burlington Co., NJ.
iv. Jeremiah Haines b. November 19, 1771 Burlington Co., NJ
v. William R. Haines b. May 21, 1774 Burlington Co., NJ., d. June 10, 1825 Burlington Co., NJ, m. Mary B. Mullen
vi. Rebecca Haines b. December 8, 1776 Burlington Co., NJ, d. March 15, 1816 Burlington Co., NJ
vii. Rachel Haines b. November 20, 1779 Burlington Co., NJ, d. October 31, 1849 Burlington Co., NJ
viii. Sarah Haines b. January 17, 1782 Burlington Co., NJ, d. September 5, 1825 Burlington Co., NJ
ix. Mary Haines b. July 10, 1784 Burlington Co., NJ, d. December 14, 1843 Burlington Co., NJ
x. Beulah Haines b. May 10, 1787 Burlington Co., NJ, d. January 5, 1832 Burlington Co., NJ, m. Joseph Deacon
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Lawrence Spence, veteran of two wars, dead at 98
Source : Alexandria Times-Tribune, Alexandria, IN, Wednesday, March 29, 1961, p. 1
Lawrence Spence, veteran of two wars and oldest Legionnaire in the state of Indiana, died Tuesday at Veterans Hospital, Indianapolis, after a short illness. He was 98.
A retired sergeant in the U.S. Army, where he served for 30 years, he was a veteran of the Spanish-American and World War I. He resided at 214 West Monroe St. for the past 41 years.
He was born in Madison County Jan. 18, 1863, the son of Suzan Berry and Thomas Spence. He was married Sept. 24, 1920, to Jessie Pennisten, who died in 1948.
Surviving are three nieces: Mrs. Muriel Wright of Alexandria, Mrs. Molly Wilkerson of Louisville, Ky. and Mrs. Dora Dunmeyer of Portland; one nephew, Charles Brammel of Fortville; and two great-nephews, Clay Disbennett of Norman, and Clarence Henshew of Indianapolis.
The body was taken to the Karl M. Kyle Funeral Home, where friends may call after 6 p.m. today. Services will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. Herschel Reed of the First Christian Church. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Commander Sam Allen of the American Legion requests that all Legionnaires meet at the Legion at 7:30 this evening before going to the funeral home to pay their respects.
(I received this copy of the obituary courtesy of cousin Charles High of Anderson.)
Lawrence Spence, veteran of two wars and oldest Legionnaire in the state of Indiana, died Tuesday at Veterans Hospital, Indianapolis, after a short illness. He was 98.
A retired sergeant in the U.S. Army, where he served for 30 years, he was a veteran of the Spanish-American and World War I. He resided at 214 West Monroe St. for the past 41 years.
He was born in Madison County Jan. 18, 1863, the son of Suzan Berry and Thomas Spence. He was married Sept. 24, 1920, to Jessie Pennisten, who died in 1948.
Surviving are three nieces: Mrs. Muriel Wright of Alexandria, Mrs. Molly Wilkerson of Louisville, Ky. and Mrs. Dora Dunmeyer of Portland; one nephew, Charles Brammel of Fortville; and two great-nephews, Clay Disbennett of Norman, and Clarence Henshew of Indianapolis.
The body was taken to the Karl M. Kyle Funeral Home, where friends may call after 6 p.m. today. Services will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. Herschel Reed of the First Christian Church. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Commander Sam Allen of the American Legion requests that all Legionnaires meet at the Legion at 7:30 this evening before going to the funeral home to pay their respects.
(I received this copy of the obituary courtesy of cousin Charles High of Anderson.)
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Today in my database : George J. Haley (b. December 14, 1814)
Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 3rd-great grandfather, George J. Haley.
George was born December 14, 1814 in Canton Basel, Switzerland and came with his parents to Fairfield Co., OH in 1816. George married on January 1, 1835 in Hardin Co., OH to Rachel H. GARY. Rachel was born March 25, 1816 in Fairfield Co., OH and died in 1898. George died February 27, 188 in Huron Twp., Erie Co., OH.
From : "The Evangelical Church in Ohio, 1816-1951" by Roy M. Leedy, 1959, p. 742
George Haley (1814-1888) (Presiding Elder 1957-65)
George Haley was born in Switzerland and settled in Fairfield County with his parents in 1816. At the age of fifteen he was soundly converted at the home of Shem Sager, north of Baltimore. In 1857 he was appointed presiding elder of Cleveland District. At that time he located on a farm near Huron where he lived the rest of his days. Here he set aside the grounds for the camp meetings which preceded Linwood.
"Rev. Haley was an active, sincere, and successful servant of God and led many souls to Christ," said S.P. Spreng. "His affability and generous disposition endeared him to the people, and his zeal in preaching gained him many attentive hearers."
Children of George J. and Rachel (Gary) Haley are as follows :
i. Barbara Helen Haley b. November 20, 1835 Hardin Co., OH, d. March 28, 1908 Jay Co., IN., m. Christian Easterday
ii. William W. Haley b. February 1838 Ohio, d. after 1910 census, m. Jane E. ________
iii. George Washington Haley b. May 16, 1840 Hardin Co., OH., d. December 16, 1892 Jay Co., IN, m. Mary Jane Sherrick
iv. Susanna Haley b. ca. 1843 Ohio m. Alfred Halderman
v. Sarah C. Haley b. November 1845 Ohio, d. after 1920 census, m. August Gegenheimer
vi. Mary Elizabeth Haley b. ca. 1849 Ohio
vii. Hannah A. Haley b. ca. 1853 Ohio
viii. Jacob J. Haley b. August 1855 Ohio d. after 1900 census, m. Barbara ________
ix. Benjamin H. Haley b. June 1858 Ohio, d. after 1920 census, m. Louisa Huttenbocker
x. Franklin A. Haley b. January 1861 Ohio, d. after 1920 census, m. Anna H. Kuhl
I descend from George J. and Rachel (Gary) Haley through their son, George W., as follows :
George J. Haley and Rachel Gary
George Washington Haley and Mary Jane Sherrick
Eli Weldon Haley and Cora Belle Metzner (my great-grandparents)
George was born December 14, 1814 in Canton Basel, Switzerland and came with his parents to Fairfield Co., OH in 1816. George married on January 1, 1835 in Hardin Co., OH to Rachel H. GARY. Rachel was born March 25, 1816 in Fairfield Co., OH and died in 1898. George died February 27, 188 in Huron Twp., Erie Co., OH.
From : "The Evangelical Church in Ohio, 1816-1951" by Roy M. Leedy, 1959, p. 742
George Haley (1814-1888) (Presiding Elder 1957-65)
George Haley was born in Switzerland and settled in Fairfield County with his parents in 1816. At the age of fifteen he was soundly converted at the home of Shem Sager, north of Baltimore. In 1857 he was appointed presiding elder of Cleveland District. At that time he located on a farm near Huron where he lived the rest of his days. Here he set aside the grounds for the camp meetings which preceded Linwood.
"Rev. Haley was an active, sincere, and successful servant of God and led many souls to Christ," said S.P. Spreng. "His affability and generous disposition endeared him to the people, and his zeal in preaching gained him many attentive hearers."
Children of George J. and Rachel (Gary) Haley are as follows :
i. Barbara Helen Haley b. November 20, 1835 Hardin Co., OH, d. March 28, 1908 Jay Co., IN., m. Christian Easterday
ii. William W. Haley b. February 1838 Ohio, d. after 1910 census, m. Jane E. ________
iii. George Washington Haley b. May 16, 1840 Hardin Co., OH., d. December 16, 1892 Jay Co., IN, m. Mary Jane Sherrick
iv. Susanna Haley b. ca. 1843 Ohio m. Alfred Halderman
v. Sarah C. Haley b. November 1845 Ohio, d. after 1920 census, m. August Gegenheimer
vi. Mary Elizabeth Haley b. ca. 1849 Ohio
vii. Hannah A. Haley b. ca. 1853 Ohio
viii. Jacob J. Haley b. August 1855 Ohio d. after 1900 census, m. Barbara ________
ix. Benjamin H. Haley b. June 1858 Ohio, d. after 1920 census, m. Louisa Huttenbocker
x. Franklin A. Haley b. January 1861 Ohio, d. after 1920 census, m. Anna H. Kuhl
I descend from George J. and Rachel (Gary) Haley through their son, George W., as follows :
George J. Haley and Rachel Gary
George Washington Haley and Mary Jane Sherrick
Eli Weldon Haley and Cora Belle Metzner (my great-grandparents)
Today in my database : Elizabeth Nye (b. December 14, 1720)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 7th-great grandmother, Elizabeth Nye.
Elizabeth was born December 14, 1720, the daughter of Ebenezer and Sarah (Newcomb) Nye. Elizabeth married on November 10, 1743 (probably Middlesex Co., MA) to Seth Pierce, son of Samuel and Abigail (Johnson) Pierce. Seth was born November 30, 1716 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA., and died December 5, 1794. Elizabeth died May 14, 1749 in Mansfield, Windham Co., CT.
Known children of Seth and Elizabeth (Nye) Pierce are as follows:
i. Seth Pierce b. September 12, 1744 Woburn, MA, d. 1835 Homer, NY., m. Bethiah Field
ii. Elizabeth Pierce b. June 2, 1748 m. Bennett Field
iii. Enoch Pierce
iv. ________ Pierce m. ________ Nye
I descend from Seth and Elizabeth (Nye) Pierce through their son, Seth, as follows :
Elizabeth Nye and Seth Pierce
Seth Pierce and Bethiah Field
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Elizabeth was born December 14, 1720, the daughter of Ebenezer and Sarah (Newcomb) Nye. Elizabeth married on November 10, 1743 (probably Middlesex Co., MA) to Seth Pierce, son of Samuel and Abigail (Johnson) Pierce. Seth was born November 30, 1716 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA., and died December 5, 1794. Elizabeth died May 14, 1749 in Mansfield, Windham Co., CT.
Known children of Seth and Elizabeth (Nye) Pierce are as follows:
i. Seth Pierce b. September 12, 1744 Woburn, MA, d. 1835 Homer, NY., m. Bethiah Field
ii. Elizabeth Pierce b. June 2, 1748 m. Bennett Field
iii. Enoch Pierce
iv. ________ Pierce m. ________ Nye
I descend from Seth and Elizabeth (Nye) Pierce through their son, Seth, as follows :
Elizabeth Nye and Seth Pierce
Seth Pierce and Bethiah Field
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Today in my database : Cyllania Woolston (b. December 13, 1728)
Today's featured relative in my database is paternal 6th-great grandmother, Cyllania Woolston.
Cyllania was born December 13, 1728 in Burlington Co., NJ, the daughter of John and Sarah (Powell) Woolston. Cyllania married on December 25, 1749 in Mt. Holly, Burlington Co., NJ to Samuel Woolston (her 1st cousin), the son of Samuel and Susanna (Budd) Woolston. Samuel was born April 18, 1719 in Burlington Co., NJ and died August 4, 1773. Cyllania died December 30, 1772 in Burlington Co., NJ.
Known children of Samuel and Cyllania (Woolston) Woolston are as follows:
i. Lettice Woolston b. October 15, 1752 Burlington Co., NJ., d. December 11, 1787 Burlington Co., NJ, m. Abel Briggs
ii. Mary Woolston b. January 13, 1766 Burlington Co., NJ
iii. Sarah Woolston d. 1767 Burlington Co., NJ
iv. Samuel Woolston b. August 22, 1768 Burlington Co., NJ, d. November 3, 1813 Burlington Co., NJ, m. Hannah Haines
v. John Woolston b. October 27, 1770 Burlington Co., NJ
I descend from Samuel and Cyllania (Woolston) Woolston through their daughter, Lettice, as follows:
Cyllania Woolston and Samuel Woolston
Lettice Woolston and Abel Briggs
Beulah Briggs and John Woolston
Abel B. Woolston and Rachel Woolston
Caroline Bishop Woolston and Ezekiel Cooper Chew
Mary Keziah Chew and Luman Walker Lemasters
Luman Cooper LeMasters and Barbara Isabelle Wehrly (my great-grandparents)
I descend from Samuel and Cyllania (Woolston) Woolston through their son, Samuel, as follows:
Cyllania Woolston and Samuel Woolston
Samuel Woolston and Hannah Haines
Rachel Woolston and Abel B. Woolston (see above)
Cyllania was born December 13, 1728 in Burlington Co., NJ, the daughter of John and Sarah (Powell) Woolston. Cyllania married on December 25, 1749 in Mt. Holly, Burlington Co., NJ to Samuel Woolston (her 1st cousin), the son of Samuel and Susanna (Budd) Woolston. Samuel was born April 18, 1719 in Burlington Co., NJ and died August 4, 1773. Cyllania died December 30, 1772 in Burlington Co., NJ.
Known children of Samuel and Cyllania (Woolston) Woolston are as follows:
i. Lettice Woolston b. October 15, 1752 Burlington Co., NJ., d. December 11, 1787 Burlington Co., NJ, m. Abel Briggs
ii. Mary Woolston b. January 13, 1766 Burlington Co., NJ
iii. Sarah Woolston d. 1767 Burlington Co., NJ
iv. Samuel Woolston b. August 22, 1768 Burlington Co., NJ, d. November 3, 1813 Burlington Co., NJ, m. Hannah Haines
v. John Woolston b. October 27, 1770 Burlington Co., NJ
I descend from Samuel and Cyllania (Woolston) Woolston through their daughter, Lettice, as follows:
Cyllania Woolston and Samuel Woolston
Lettice Woolston and Abel Briggs
Beulah Briggs and John Woolston
Abel B. Woolston and Rachel Woolston
Caroline Bishop Woolston and Ezekiel Cooper Chew
Mary Keziah Chew and Luman Walker Lemasters
Luman Cooper LeMasters and Barbara Isabelle Wehrly (my great-grandparents)
I descend from Samuel and Cyllania (Woolston) Woolston through their son, Samuel, as follows:
Cyllania Woolston and Samuel Woolston
Samuel Woolston and Hannah Haines
Rachel Woolston and Abel B. Woolston (see above)
Today in my database : Bennett Field (b. December 13, 1709)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 7th-great grandfather, Bennett Field.
Bennett was born December 13, 1709 in Deerfield, Hampshire Co., MA., the son of John and Mary (Bennett) Field. Bennett married December 18, 1734 in Deerfield to Elizabeth Spofford, the daughter of Thomas and Bethiah (Hazeltine) Spofford. Elizabeth was born April 19, 1715 in Boxford, Essex Co., MA and died November 20, 1772 in Manfield, Windham Co., CT. Bennett died April 6, 1770 in Manfield, Windham Co., CT.
Bennett's parents were survivors of the Deerfield Massacre of 1704.
Known children of Bennett and Elizabeth (Spofford) Field are as follows:
i. Bethiah Field b. April 8,1746 Stafford, CT, d. September 18, 1807 m. Seth Pierce
ii. Bennett Field b. April 12, 1752 Mansfield, CT., m. Elizabeth Pierce
I descend from Bennett and Elizabeth (Spofford) through their daughter, Bethiah, as follows:
Bennett Field and Elizabeth Spofford
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Bennett was born December 13, 1709 in Deerfield, Hampshire Co., MA., the son of John and Mary (Bennett) Field. Bennett married December 18, 1734 in Deerfield to Elizabeth Spofford, the daughter of Thomas and Bethiah (Hazeltine) Spofford. Elizabeth was born April 19, 1715 in Boxford, Essex Co., MA and died November 20, 1772 in Manfield, Windham Co., CT. Bennett died April 6, 1770 in Manfield, Windham Co., CT.
Bennett's parents were survivors of the Deerfield Massacre of 1704.
Known children of Bennett and Elizabeth (Spofford) Field are as follows:
i. Bethiah Field b. April 8,1746 Stafford, CT, d. September 18, 1807 m. Seth Pierce
ii. Bennett Field b. April 12, 1752 Mansfield, CT., m. Elizabeth Pierce
I descend from Bennett and Elizabeth (Spofford) through their daughter, Bethiah, as follows:
Bennett Field and Elizabeth Spofford
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Today in my database : Anna Wackenhut (b. December 13, 1597)
Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 10th-great grandmother, Anna Wackenhut.
Anna was born December 13, 1597 in Egenhausen, Württemberg, the daughter of Hans Wackenhut. Anna married March 4, 1635/36 in Egenhause, Württemberg to Anton Schwartz, son of Hans and Catherina (________) Schwartz. Anton was born ca. 1591 in Egenhausen and died October 29, 1664 in Egenhausen. Anna died May 1, 1665 in Egenahusen.
I descend from Anton and Anna (Wackenhut) Schwartz through their son, Anton, as follows:
Anna Wackenhut and Anton Schwartz
Anton Schwartz and Magdalena Calmbach
Magdalena Calmbach and Martin _______
Maria ________ and Jacob Stickel
Jacob Stickel and Anna Maria ________
Mary Stickel and Abraham Byers
Barbara Byers and David Jacobs
Susan Jacobs and David Sherrick
Mary Jane Sherrick and George Washington Haley
Eli Weldon Haley and Cora Belle Metzner (my great-grandparents)
Anna was born December 13, 1597 in Egenhausen, Württemberg, the daughter of Hans Wackenhut. Anna married March 4, 1635/36 in Egenhause, Württemberg to Anton Schwartz, son of Hans and Catherina (________) Schwartz. Anton was born ca. 1591 in Egenhausen and died October 29, 1664 in Egenhausen. Anna died May 1, 1665 in Egenahusen.
I descend from Anton and Anna (Wackenhut) Schwartz through their son, Anton, as follows:
Anna Wackenhut and Anton Schwartz
Anton Schwartz and Magdalena Calmbach
Magdalena Calmbach and Martin _______
Maria ________ and Jacob Stickel
Jacob Stickel and Anna Maria ________
Mary Stickel and Abraham Byers
Barbara Byers and David Jacobs
Susan Jacobs and David Sherrick
Mary Jane Sherrick and George Washington Haley
Eli Weldon Haley and Cora Belle Metzner (my great-grandparents)
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Today in my database : Edward J. Sauer (b. December 12, 1863)
Today's featured relative in my database is my daughter's maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Edward J. Sauer.
Edward was born December 12, 1863, the son of George F. and Agnes Barbara (Hoffher) Sauer. Edward married on September 26, 1888 in Vanderburgh Co., IN to Amelia M. Ritt, daughter of Karl Louis and Anna Maria Louisa Catherine (Kahre) Ritt. Amelia was born May 31, 1866 and died May 22, 1938 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN. Edward died November 21, 1909.
Known children of Edward J. and Amelia M. (Ritt) Sauer are as follows:
i. Amelia Matilda Sauer b. August 6, 1890 Vanderburgh Co., IN, d. September 25, 1874 Evansville, IN., m. Frank Field Miguet
ii. Edward J. Sauer b. ca. 1891, d. December 14, 1975 Evansville, IN., m. Marguerite ________
iii. Emma Sauer b. ca. 1889, d. October 25, 1969 Evansville, IN.
My daughter descends from Edward J. and Amelia M. (Ritt) Sauer through their daughter, Amelia, as follows:
Edward J. Sauer and Amelia M. Ritt
Amelia Matilda Sauer and Frank Field Miguet
Miriam Ruth Miguet and Edward Ferdinand Wildt (her great-grandfather)
Edward was born December 12, 1863, the son of George F. and Agnes Barbara (Hoffher) Sauer. Edward married on September 26, 1888 in Vanderburgh Co., IN to Amelia M. Ritt, daughter of Karl Louis and Anna Maria Louisa Catherine (Kahre) Ritt. Amelia was born May 31, 1866 and died May 22, 1938 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN. Edward died November 21, 1909.
Known children of Edward J. and Amelia M. (Ritt) Sauer are as follows:
i. Amelia Matilda Sauer b. August 6, 1890 Vanderburgh Co., IN, d. September 25, 1874 Evansville, IN., m. Frank Field Miguet
ii. Edward J. Sauer b. ca. 1891, d. December 14, 1975 Evansville, IN., m. Marguerite ________
iii. Emma Sauer b. ca. 1889, d. October 25, 1969 Evansville, IN.
My daughter descends from Edward J. and Amelia M. (Ritt) Sauer through their daughter, Amelia, as follows:
Edward J. Sauer and Amelia M. Ritt
Amelia Matilda Sauer and Frank Field Miguet
Miriam Ruth Miguet and Edward Ferdinand Wildt (her great-grandfather)
Today in my database : Rebecca Warner (b. December 12, 1715)
Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 7th-great grandmother, Rebecca Warner.
Rebecca was December 12, 1715, the daughter of Ebenezer and Martha (Gilpin) Warner. Rebecca married December 23, 1735 to Moses Hurlbut, son of Joseph and Mary (Castle) Hurlbut. Moses was born August 26, 1714 in Woodbury, CT and died August 3, 1763 in Roxbury, CT. Rebecca died after 1747.
Known children of Moses and Rebecca (Warner) Hurlbut are as follows:
i. Adam Hurlbut bap. October 24, 1736 Woodbury, CT
ii. Mabel Hurlbut bap. October 8, 1738 Woodbury, CT., m. Elijah Benedict
iii. Israel Hurlbut bap. May 18, 174o Woodbury, CT, m. Jerusha ________
iv. Rebecca Hurlbut bap. October 4, 1745 Woodbury, CT, m. Josiah Bronson
v. Deborah Hurlbut bap. June 21, 1747 Woodbury, CT
I descend from Moses and Rebecca (Warner) Hurlbut through their son, Israel, as follows:
Rebecca Warner and Moses Hurlbut
Israel Hurlbut and Jerusha ________
Avis Hurlbut and John Moulton
Selah Moulton and Lydia Fennel
Albert Moulton and Emeline ________
Clara Moulton and John Adam Metzner
Cora Belle Metzner and Eli Weldon Haley (my great-grandparents)
Rebecca was December 12, 1715, the daughter of Ebenezer and Martha (Gilpin) Warner. Rebecca married December 23, 1735 to Moses Hurlbut, son of Joseph and Mary (Castle) Hurlbut. Moses was born August 26, 1714 in Woodbury, CT and died August 3, 1763 in Roxbury, CT. Rebecca died after 1747.
Known children of Moses and Rebecca (Warner) Hurlbut are as follows:
i. Adam Hurlbut bap. October 24, 1736 Woodbury, CT
ii. Mabel Hurlbut bap. October 8, 1738 Woodbury, CT., m. Elijah Benedict
iii. Israel Hurlbut bap. May 18, 174o Woodbury, CT, m. Jerusha ________
iv. Rebecca Hurlbut bap. October 4, 1745 Woodbury, CT, m. Josiah Bronson
v. Deborah Hurlbut bap. June 21, 1747 Woodbury, CT
I descend from Moses and Rebecca (Warner) Hurlbut through their son, Israel, as follows:
Rebecca Warner and Moses Hurlbut
Israel Hurlbut and Jerusha ________
Avis Hurlbut and John Moulton
Selah Moulton and Lydia Fennel
Albert Moulton and Emeline ________
Clara Moulton and John Adam Metzner
Cora Belle Metzner and Eli Weldon Haley (my great-grandparents)
Monday, December 11, 2006
Today in my database : Johann Jacob Deutsch (b. December 11, 1821)
Today's featured relative in my database is my daughter's 4th-great grandfather, Johann Jacob Deutsch.
Johann was born December 11, 1821 in Klein Engersen, Saxony and married before 1848 to Doris Elisabeth Schutte. Doris was was born in 1827 in Klein Engersen and died June 10, 1903 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN. Johann died in September 30, 1863.
Johann and family emigrated to the United States about July 1854 to New Orleans, LA. During the Civil War, he first enlisted [conscripted?] into the Confederate army, and then on June 24, 1862 enlisted in Co. D, 13th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry in the Union army.
Doris remarried as her second husband to John M. Doelitsch between 1863-1866. John was born circa 1824 in Saxony and died after 1870 census.
Known children of Johann Jacob and Doris Elisabeth (Schutte) Deutsch are as follows:
i. Dorothea Deutsch b. November 1848 Germany d. April 10, 1938 Evansville, IN, m. Julius Mueller.
ii. Caroline Deutsch b. August 10, 1850 Klein Engersen, Saxony d. October 4, 1937 Evansville, IN., m. Charles J. Schweitzer
iii. Emilie Deutsch b. 1853 Germany, d. August 18, 1896 Louisville, KY, m. Johannes Heinrich Wild.
iv. Rosa Deutsch b. March 2, 1862 Louisiana, d. April 30, 1883 Evansville, IN.
My daughter descends from Johann and Doris through their daughter, Caroline, as follows :
Johann Jacob Deutsch and Doris Elisabeth Schutte
Emilie Deutsch and Johannes Heinrich Wild
Arthur Wildt and Anna Magdalena Damm
Edward Ferdinand Wildt and Miriam Ruth Miguet (her great-grandparents)
Johann was born December 11, 1821 in Klein Engersen, Saxony and married before 1848 to Doris Elisabeth Schutte. Doris was was born in 1827 in Klein Engersen and died June 10, 1903 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN. Johann died in September 30, 1863.
Johann and family emigrated to the United States about July 1854 to New Orleans, LA. During the Civil War, he first enlisted [conscripted?] into the Confederate army, and then on June 24, 1862 enlisted in Co. D, 13th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry in the Union army.
Doris remarried as her second husband to John M. Doelitsch between 1863-1866. John was born circa 1824 in Saxony and died after 1870 census.
Known children of Johann Jacob and Doris Elisabeth (Schutte) Deutsch are as follows:
i. Dorothea Deutsch b. November 1848 Germany d. April 10, 1938 Evansville, IN, m. Julius Mueller.
ii. Caroline Deutsch b. August 10, 1850 Klein Engersen, Saxony d. October 4, 1937 Evansville, IN., m. Charles J. Schweitzer
iii. Emilie Deutsch b. 1853 Germany, d. August 18, 1896 Louisville, KY, m. Johannes Heinrich Wild.
iv. Rosa Deutsch b. March 2, 1862 Louisiana, d. April 30, 1883 Evansville, IN.
My daughter descends from Johann and Doris through their daughter, Caroline, as follows :
Johann Jacob Deutsch and Doris Elisabeth Schutte
Emilie Deutsch and Johannes Heinrich Wild
Arthur Wildt and Anna Magdalena Damm
Edward Ferdinand Wildt and Miriam Ruth Miguet (her great-grandparents)
Today in my database : Samuel Millikan (b. December 11, 1742)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 7th-great grandfather, Samuel Millikan.
Samuel was born December 11, 1742 in Chester Co., PA., the son of William Millikan. Samuel married 1767-6mo-10d at New Garden MM, Guilford Co., NC to Ann Baldwin, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Smith) Baldwin. Ann was born May 18, 1750.
Samuel and Ann were Quakers, and some of the birth dates, etc. may not have been entered correctly by me.
Known children of Samuel and Ann (Baldwin) Millikan are as follows :
i. Elizabeth Millikan b. 1769 m. William Woodward
ii. Jane Millikan b. 1771 m. Jesse Hoggatt
iii. William Millikan b. 1773
iv. John Millikan b. 1775
v. Sarah Millikan b. 1777
vi. Samuel Millikan b. 1780 m. Martha Coltrane
vii. Benjamin Millikan b. 1783
viii. Jesse Millikan b. 1785
ix. Ann Millikan b. 1788
x. Mary Millikan b. 1791 m. Thomas Tomlinson
I descend from Samuel and Ann's daughter, Elizabeth, as follows :
Samuel Millikan and Ann Baldwin
Elizabeth Millikan and William Woodward
Hannah Woodward and Henry Mills
Hannah Mills and Isaac S. Poe
Elizabeth Caroline Poe and Nathan Thomas Beals
Peal May Beals and Charles Wilson Lambertson
Clemon Beals Lambertson and June Kirk Davis (my great-grandparents)
Samuel was born December 11, 1742 in Chester Co., PA., the son of William Millikan. Samuel married 1767-6mo-10d at New Garden MM, Guilford Co., NC to Ann Baldwin, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Smith) Baldwin. Ann was born May 18, 1750.
Samuel and Ann were Quakers, and some of the birth dates, etc. may not have been entered correctly by me.
Known children of Samuel and Ann (Baldwin) Millikan are as follows :
i. Elizabeth Millikan b. 1769 m. William Woodward
ii. Jane Millikan b. 1771 m. Jesse Hoggatt
iii. William Millikan b. 1773
iv. John Millikan b. 1775
v. Sarah Millikan b. 1777
vi. Samuel Millikan b. 1780 m. Martha Coltrane
vii. Benjamin Millikan b. 1783
viii. Jesse Millikan b. 1785
ix. Ann Millikan b. 1788
x. Mary Millikan b. 1791 m. Thomas Tomlinson
I descend from Samuel and Ann's daughter, Elizabeth, as follows :
Samuel Millikan and Ann Baldwin
Elizabeth Millikan and William Woodward
Hannah Woodward and Henry Mills
Hannah Mills and Isaac S. Poe
Elizabeth Caroline Poe and Nathan Thomas Beals
Peal May Beals and Charles Wilson Lambertson
Clemon Beals Lambertson and June Kirk Davis (my great-grandparents)
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Happy Birthday Mom!
Happy Birthday, Mom ! (Hope you read this blog....:)
Today is my mother's birthday and I hope she has a great one.
Today is my mother's birthday and I hope she has a great one.
Today in my database : Mary Bennett (b. December 10, 1675)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 8th-great grandmother, Mary Bennett.
Mary was born December 10, 1675 in Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA., the daughter of James and Mary (Broughton) Bennett. Mary married before 1697 to John Field, son of Zechariah and Sarah (Webb) Field. John was born December 8, 1673 in Deerfield, Hampshire Co., MA and died February 17, 1717/18 in Coventry, Windham Co., CT.
This family were victims of the Deerfield Massacre of 1704, an event in history that I hope to do more research about.
Known children of John and Mary (Bennett) Field are as follows :
i. Mary Field b. 1697 Deerfield, MA.
ii. John Field b. October 4, 1700 Deerfield, MA., m. Amy ________
iii. Sarah Field b. April14, 1703 Deerfield, MA., d. February 29, 1704 Deerfield, MA
iv. Pedajah Field b. January 28, 1706/07 Deerfield, MA.
v. Bennett Field b. December 13, 1709 Deerfield, MA, d. April 6, 1770 Manfield, CT., m. Elizabeth Spofford.
vi. Sarah Field b. July 20, 1712
I descend from John and Mary (Bennett) Field through their son, Bennett, as follows :
John Field and Mary Bennett
Bennett Field and Elizabeth Spofford
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Mary was born December 10, 1675 in Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA., the daughter of James and Mary (Broughton) Bennett. Mary married before 1697 to John Field, son of Zechariah and Sarah (Webb) Field. John was born December 8, 1673 in Deerfield, Hampshire Co., MA and died February 17, 1717/18 in Coventry, Windham Co., CT.
This family were victims of the Deerfield Massacre of 1704, an event in history that I hope to do more research about.
Known children of John and Mary (Bennett) Field are as follows :
i. Mary Field b. 1697 Deerfield, MA.
ii. John Field b. October 4, 1700 Deerfield, MA., m. Amy ________
iii. Sarah Field b. April14, 1703 Deerfield, MA., d. February 29, 1704 Deerfield, MA
iv. Pedajah Field b. January 28, 1706/07 Deerfield, MA.
v. Bennett Field b. December 13, 1709 Deerfield, MA, d. April 6, 1770 Manfield, CT., m. Elizabeth Spofford.
vi. Sarah Field b. July 20, 1712
I descend from John and Mary (Bennett) Field through their son, Bennett, as follows :
John Field and Mary Bennett
Bennett Field and Elizabeth Spofford
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Friday, December 08, 2006
Cemetery Plots Make a Nice Christmas Gift
One of the more amusing (at least to me) incidents in my family history research was the story related to me by mother regarding an interesting Christmas gift that her parents received from my great-grandparents.
Apparently one year for Christmas my great-grandparents, Virgil and Edna Wright, gave all of their children cemetery plots for a Christmas gift. Now this may not have seemed like a great gift at the time, but everyone will eventually die - and planning ahead makes good sense. Today my grandfather and grandmother are buried right next to my great-grandparents because of this gift.
In light of the family dynamic, the gift makes sense - afterall, the 80 acres that the family farm sat one were divided into thirds, with one great-aunt on the east and the other on the west. When the house passed down into my immediate family, I grew up having great-aunts on both sides. A very tight knit family, indeed.
Pre-planning for one's funeral is a good idea, and I'll admit that I wouldn't mind if I received a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift. Although, I think I would prefer to be buried at Park Cemetery closer to cousin James Dean. For some reason, I've always enjoyed that look and feel of that cemetery.
We're just a few days away from Christmas and there are many gifts to be received. No matter what I receive, I'm sure that it won't top my great-grandparents for the most unusual gift.
Apparently one year for Christmas my great-grandparents, Virgil and Edna Wright, gave all of their children cemetery plots for a Christmas gift. Now this may not have seemed like a great gift at the time, but everyone will eventually die - and planning ahead makes good sense. Today my grandfather and grandmother are buried right next to my great-grandparents because of this gift.
In light of the family dynamic, the gift makes sense - afterall, the 80 acres that the family farm sat one were divided into thirds, with one great-aunt on the east and the other on the west. When the house passed down into my immediate family, I grew up having great-aunts on both sides. A very tight knit family, indeed.
Pre-planning for one's funeral is a good idea, and I'll admit that I wouldn't mind if I received a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift. Although, I think I would prefer to be buried at Park Cemetery closer to cousin James Dean. For some reason, I've always enjoyed that look and feel of that cemetery.
We're just a few days away from Christmas and there are many gifts to be received. No matter what I receive, I'm sure that it won't top my great-grandparents for the most unusual gift.
Today in my database : John Field (b. December 8, 1673)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 8th-great grandfather, John Field.
John was born December 8, 1673 in Deerfield, Hampshire Co., MA, the son of Zechariah and Sarah (Webb) Field. John married Mary Bennett, daughter of James and Mary (Broughton) Bennett. Mary was born December 10, 1675 in Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA. I do not have her date of death. John died February 17, 1717/18 in Coventry, Windham Co., CT.
Known children of John and Mary (Bennett) Field are as follows :
i. Mary Field b. 1697 Deerfield, MA.
ii. John Field b. October 4, 1700 Deerfield, MA., m. Amy ________
iii. Sarah Field b. April 14, 1703 Deerfield, MA., d. February 29, 1704 Deerfield, MA.
iv. Pedajah Field b. January 28, 1706/07 Deerfield, MA.
v. Bennett Field b. December 13, 1709 Deerfield, MA., d. April 6, 1770 Manfield, CT., m. Elizabeth Spofford.
vi. Sarah Field b. July 20, 1712
I descend from John and Mary (Bennett) Field through their son, Bennett, as follows :
John Field and Mary Bennett
Bennett Field and Elizabeth Spofford
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Franics Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
John was born December 8, 1673 in Deerfield, Hampshire Co., MA, the son of Zechariah and Sarah (Webb) Field. John married Mary Bennett, daughter of James and Mary (Broughton) Bennett. Mary was born December 10, 1675 in Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA. I do not have her date of death. John died February 17, 1717/18 in Coventry, Windham Co., CT.
Known children of John and Mary (Bennett) Field are as follows :
i. Mary Field b. 1697 Deerfield, MA.
ii. John Field b. October 4, 1700 Deerfield, MA., m. Amy ________
iii. Sarah Field b. April 14, 1703 Deerfield, MA., d. February 29, 1704 Deerfield, MA.
iv. Pedajah Field b. January 28, 1706/07 Deerfield, MA.
v. Bennett Field b. December 13, 1709 Deerfield, MA., d. April 6, 1770 Manfield, CT., m. Elizabeth Spofford.
vi. Sarah Field b. July 20, 1712
I descend from John and Mary (Bennett) Field through their son, Bennett, as follows :
John Field and Mary Bennett
Bennett Field and Elizabeth Spofford
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Franics Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Pearl Harbor : Great-Uncle John High
Pearl Harbor, the "day that will live in infamy", touched my immediate family in a number of ways. Not only did my grandfather and several great-uncles enlist to fight the Japanese - but my great-uncle John High was on board the U.S.S. Oklahoma on that fateful day.
I didn't get much opportunity to ever really talk to him about his experiences, but I do know that I'm thankful to God that he survived the attack.
I didn't get much opportunity to ever really talk to him about his experiences, but I do know that I'm thankful to God that he survived the attack.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Today in my database : Mary Crosby (b. December 4, 1629)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 10th-great grandmother, Mary Crosby.
Mary was born December 4, 1629 at Holme-on-Spradling, Yorkshire, England. Mary married January 16, 1646/47 at Rowley, Essex Co., MA to Nicholas Longhorne. Nicholas was born 1622 in Yorkshire, England and died February 12, 1687/88 in Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mary died November 29, 1667 in Rowely, Essex Co., MA.
I descend from Nicholas and Mary (Crosby) Longhorne through their daughter, Elizabeth, as follows:
Mary Crosby and Nicholas Longhorne
Elizabeth Longhorne and Abraham Hazeltine
Bethiah Hazeltine and Thomas Spofford
Elizabeth Spofford and Bennett Field
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Mary was born December 4, 1629 at Holme-on-Spradling, Yorkshire, England. Mary married January 16, 1646/47 at Rowley, Essex Co., MA to Nicholas Longhorne. Nicholas was born 1622 in Yorkshire, England and died February 12, 1687/88 in Haverhill, Essex Co., MA. Mary died November 29, 1667 in Rowely, Essex Co., MA.
I descend from Nicholas and Mary (Crosby) Longhorne through their daughter, Elizabeth, as follows:
Mary Crosby and Nicholas Longhorne
Elizabeth Longhorne and Abraham Hazeltine
Bethiah Hazeltine and Thomas Spofford
Elizabeth Spofford and Bennett Field
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Updating FindAGrave Memorial Pages
Today I spent a little bit of time updating and adding a few memorial pages to FindAGrave. If you haven't checked out that site, I would encourage you to do so. Right now, my plans are to continue to add memorial pages for as many relatives as I can and request photos of their tombstones. So far, I've had success with photographs of tombstones as far away as Massachusetts and Iowa.
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Kahre Connections
After working recently on another line for my daughter, I stumbled upon a WorldConnect database that had quite a bit of information on the Kahre family. I posted a "Post-Em" but have not received a reply. Much of the information appears to have come from a book entitled "The Kahre Connection" by J. Elwyn Kahre. A Google search turned up the title on Amazon.com but it was listed as unavailable.
My daughter's maternal 4th-great grandmother was Anna Maria Louisa Catherine Kahre, born April 25, 1840 in Kummerdingsen, Westphalia and died October 11, 1915 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN. She was the daughter of Heinrich Wilhelm and Marie Caroline Wilhelmina (Korff) Kahre. She married Karl Louis/Ludwig Ritt on July 28, 1864 in Vanderburgh Co., IN.
I will take the information from this database with a grain of salt, but it does give quite a few interesting clues - and traces the Kahre line back into the late 1690's.
My daughter's maternal 4th-great grandmother was Anna Maria Louisa Catherine Kahre, born April 25, 1840 in Kummerdingsen, Westphalia and died October 11, 1915 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN. She was the daughter of Heinrich Wilhelm and Marie Caroline Wilhelmina (Korff) Kahre. She married Karl Louis/Ludwig Ritt on July 28, 1864 in Vanderburgh Co., IN.
I will take the information from this database with a grain of salt, but it does give quite a few interesting clues - and traces the Kahre line back into the late 1690's.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Today in my database : Magdalena Calmbach (b. November 22, 1640)
Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 9th-great grandmother, Magdalena Calmbach.
Magdalena was born November 22, 1640 in Wuerttemberg, the daugther of Hans and Christina (________) Calmbach. Magdalena married in 1663 to Anton Schwartz, son of Anton and Anna (Wackenhut) Schwartz. Anton was born August 19, 1637 in Egenhausen, Wuerttemberg and died January 1, 1721/22 in Egenhausen, Wuerttemberg.
I descend from Anton and Magdalena (Calmbach) Schwartz through their daughter, Magdalena, as follows :
Magdalena Calmbach and Anton Schwartz
Magdalena Schwartz and Martin [________]
Maria [________] and Jacob Stickel
Jacob Stickel and Anna Maria [________]
Mary Stickel and Abraham Byers
Barbara Byers and David Jacobs
Susan Jacobs and David Sherrick
Mary Jane Sherrick and George Washington Haley
Eli Weldon Haley and Cora Belle Metzner (my great-grandparents)
Magdalena was born November 22, 1640 in Wuerttemberg, the daugther of Hans and Christina (________) Calmbach. Magdalena married in 1663 to Anton Schwartz, son of Anton and Anna (Wackenhut) Schwartz. Anton was born August 19, 1637 in Egenhausen, Wuerttemberg and died January 1, 1721/22 in Egenhausen, Wuerttemberg.
I descend from Anton and Magdalena (Calmbach) Schwartz through their daughter, Magdalena, as follows :
Magdalena Calmbach and Anton Schwartz
Magdalena Schwartz and Martin [________]
Maria [________] and Jacob Stickel
Jacob Stickel and Anna Maria [________]
Mary Stickel and Abraham Byers
Barbara Byers and David Jacobs
Susan Jacobs and David Sherrick
Mary Jane Sherrick and George Washington Haley
Eli Weldon Haley and Cora Belle Metzner (my great-grandparents)
Monday, November 20, 2006
Today in my database : Michael Jacobs (b. November 20, 1722)
Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 5th-great grandfather, Michael Jacobs.
Michael was born November 20, 1772 in Pennsylvania, the son of Johan Michael and Maria Catherine (Cherndron) Jacobs. Michael married before 1794 to Margaret [________]. Margaret was born October 23, 1769 and died February 23, 1864. Michael died January 23, 1846 in Warrington Twp., York Co., PA.
Known children of Michael and Margaret (________) Jacobs are as follows :
i. Catherine Jacobs b. ca. 1794 m. Daniel Ettinger
ii. David Jacobs b. October 3, 1796 York Co., PA., d. June 20, 1857 Wayne Co., OH., m. Barbara Byers.
iii. Daniel Jacobs b. August 5, 1798 PA., d. November 1, 1860 PA., m. Catherine ________
iv. Elizabeth Jacobs b. October 11, 1802, d. February 24, 1871, m. David Stickel.
v. Susannah Jacobs b. ca. 1803 PA., d. ca. 1846 York Co., PA., m. George Toomy
vi. [daughter] Jacobs b. ca. 1805 PA.
vii. Mary Jacobs b. ca 1807 PA., m. George Toomy
viii. Hannah Jacobs b. January 22, 1810 York Co., PA., d. November 22, 1834
I descend from Michael and Margaret (________) Jacobs through their son, David, as follows:
Michael Jacobs and Margaret ________
David Jacobs and Barbara Byers
Susan Jacobs and David Sherrick
Mary Jane Sherrick and George Washington Haley
Eli Weldon Haley and Cora Belle Metzner (my great-grandparents)
Michael was born November 20, 1772 in Pennsylvania, the son of Johan Michael and Maria Catherine (Cherndron) Jacobs. Michael married before 1794 to Margaret [________]. Margaret was born October 23, 1769 and died February 23, 1864. Michael died January 23, 1846 in Warrington Twp., York Co., PA.
Known children of Michael and Margaret (________) Jacobs are as follows :
i. Catherine Jacobs b. ca. 1794 m. Daniel Ettinger
ii. David Jacobs b. October 3, 1796 York Co., PA., d. June 20, 1857 Wayne Co., OH., m. Barbara Byers.
iii. Daniel Jacobs b. August 5, 1798 PA., d. November 1, 1860 PA., m. Catherine ________
iv. Elizabeth Jacobs b. October 11, 1802, d. February 24, 1871, m. David Stickel.
v. Susannah Jacobs b. ca. 1803 PA., d. ca. 1846 York Co., PA., m. George Toomy
vi. [daughter] Jacobs b. ca. 1805 PA.
vii. Mary Jacobs b. ca 1807 PA., m. George Toomy
viii. Hannah Jacobs b. January 22, 1810 York Co., PA., d. November 22, 1834
I descend from Michael and Margaret (________) Jacobs through their son, David, as follows:
Michael Jacobs and Margaret ________
David Jacobs and Barbara Byers
Susan Jacobs and David Sherrick
Mary Jane Sherrick and George Washington Haley
Eli Weldon Haley and Cora Belle Metzner (my great-grandparents)
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Genealogy by Telephone
Almost a month and a half ago, I received an email from my sister-in-law telling me that a man named Mark Wilkins had called and left a message on their answering machine wanting to talk about family history. Being the procrastinator that I am, I finally decided to call Mr. Wilkins today and find out what branch of the family tree he was from.
Turns out that he is related to my daughter's ancestry, through the Chivlare and Followay lines down in Warrick Co., IN. Interestingly, my Senior Pastor at Sunnycrest Baptist in Marion is named Scott Wilkins, and is from the Owensboro, KY area where Mark Wilkins has family, so it may be a small world after all.
We spent over a half hour on the phone sharing information, and he promised to send me some papers that he had collected. Seems that a lady has been working on the Followay line - which may include some Cherokee blood - and has promised to send Mark a book on the family tree. She had somehow run across my name and information through one of my internet posts, and that is how he contacted me.
Hopefully, after Thanksgiving, he will have this book and more information on the Followay line, and in the meantime he is suppossed to send me what he has on the Chivlare line. As I told him, even though it is not my direct line, I'm interested in preserving this history for my daughter.
Turns out that he is related to my daughter's ancestry, through the Chivlare and Followay lines down in Warrick Co., IN. Interestingly, my Senior Pastor at Sunnycrest Baptist in Marion is named Scott Wilkins, and is from the Owensboro, KY area where Mark Wilkins has family, so it may be a small world after all.
We spent over a half hour on the phone sharing information, and he promised to send me some papers that he had collected. Seems that a lady has been working on the Followay line - which may include some Cherokee blood - and has promised to send Mark a book on the family tree. She had somehow run across my name and information through one of my internet posts, and that is how he contacted me.
Hopefully, after Thanksgiving, he will have this book and more information on the Followay line, and in the meantime he is suppossed to send me what he has on the Chivlare line. As I told him, even though it is not my direct line, I'm interested in preserving this history for my daughter.
Today in my database : Elizabeth Scott (b. November 18, 1623)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 10th-great grandmother, Elizabeth Scott.
Elizabeth was born November 18, 1623 and was of Rowley, Essex Co., MA, the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Strutt) Scott. Elizabeth married 1645 in Rowely, Essex Co., MA to John Spofford, son of John Spofford. John was born between 1611-1612 and was of Selby, Yorkshire, England and died November 6, 1678 in Rowley, Essex Co., MA. Elizabeth died February 10, 1690/91 in Bedford, Essex Co., MA.
I descend from John and Elizabeth (Scott) Spofford through their son, Samuel, as follows :
Elizabeth Scott and John Spofford
Samuel Spofford Sarah Burpbee
Thomas Spofford and Bethiah Hazeltine
Elizabeth Spofford and Bennett Field
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Elizabeth was born November 18, 1623 and was of Rowley, Essex Co., MA, the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Strutt) Scott. Elizabeth married 1645 in Rowely, Essex Co., MA to John Spofford, son of John Spofford. John was born between 1611-1612 and was of Selby, Yorkshire, England and died November 6, 1678 in Rowley, Essex Co., MA. Elizabeth died February 10, 1690/91 in Bedford, Essex Co., MA.
I descend from John and Elizabeth (Scott) Spofford through their son, Samuel, as follows :
Elizabeth Scott and John Spofford
Samuel Spofford Sarah Burpbee
Thomas Spofford and Bethiah Hazeltine
Elizabeth Spofford and Bennett Field
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Friday, November 17, 2006
Today in my database : Christena Graber (b. November 17, 1603)
Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 9th-great grandmother, Christena Graber.
Christena was born November 17, 1603 in Sumiswald, Switzerland, the daughter of Vinzenz and Barbara (Berger) Graber. Christena married Ulrich Grundbacher, probably in Sumiswald. Ulrich was born February 25, 1598/99, probably in Sumiswald.
I descend from Ulrich and Christena (Graber) Grundbacher through their son, Michael, as follows :
Christena Graber and Ulrich Grundbacher
Michael Grundbacher Anna Brand
Barbara Grundbacher and Ulrich Schürch
Ulrich Scherch and Anna Swarr
David Shirk and Barbara Erb
David Shirk and Eve ________
David Sherrick and Susan Jacobs
Mary Jane Sherrick and George Washington Haley
Eli Weldon Haley and Cora Belle Metzner (my great-grandparents)
Christena was born November 17, 1603 in Sumiswald, Switzerland, the daughter of Vinzenz and Barbara (Berger) Graber. Christena married Ulrich Grundbacher, probably in Sumiswald. Ulrich was born February 25, 1598/99, probably in Sumiswald.
I descend from Ulrich and Christena (Graber) Grundbacher through their son, Michael, as follows :
Christena Graber and Ulrich Grundbacher
Michael Grundbacher Anna Brand
Barbara Grundbacher and Ulrich Schürch
Ulrich Scherch and Anna Swarr
David Shirk and Barbara Erb
David Shirk and Eve ________
David Sherrick and Susan Jacobs
Mary Jane Sherrick and George Washington Haley
Eli Weldon Haley and Cora Belle Metzner (my great-grandparents)
Educational Level of Our Ancestors
One of the more interesting tidbits of family history I have been dealing with recently has been the various educational levels of my ancestors and family members. In looking at the census images from 100+ years ago, I find it fascinating to see the differences between life in the 1900s (and earlier) and life today.
Today we take it for granted that the majority of our citizens can read and write or speak English. Yet many of the family records that I have been working with, particularly in the rural areas, the educational opportunities were severely limited. Many times the wife was the one who could read and write, and perhaps the children already had jobs working on the farm by the time they were sixteen or so. Contrast that with today and my own children, who do not have a job at that age, but yet have been receiving an excellent education.
Most of the families I've been dealing with have been native born, so speaking English was not a problem. Yet I wonder how they were able to communicate in their daily lives when so many of them could not read or write. I imagine that for many of them, the Bible was their primer, and they were self taught or taught by other relatives, as the demands of farm life didn't allow for organized schooling.
Today we take it for granted that the majority of our citizens can read and write or speak English. Yet many of the family records that I have been working with, particularly in the rural areas, the educational opportunities were severely limited. Many times the wife was the one who could read and write, and perhaps the children already had jobs working on the farm by the time they were sixteen or so. Contrast that with today and my own children, who do not have a job at that age, but yet have been receiving an excellent education.
Most of the families I've been dealing with have been native born, so speaking English was not a problem. Yet I wonder how they were able to communicate in their daily lives when so many of them could not read or write. I imagine that for many of them, the Bible was their primer, and they were self taught or taught by other relatives, as the demands of farm life didn't allow for organized schooling.
Today in my database : Ruth Anne Duffey (b. November 17, 1847)
Today's featured relative in my database is my wife's maternal 2nd-great grandmother, Ruth Anne Duffey.
Ruth was born November 17, 1847 in Logan, Hocking Co., OH, the daughter of Daniel and Susanna (Freese) Duffey. Ruth married on September 17, 1863 in Dora, Wabash Co., IN to Thomas Jefferson Pefley, son of Solomon and Francis (Roof) Pefley. Thomas was born May 24, 1840 in Eaton, Preble Co., OH and died February 9, 1935 in Dana, Jackson Co., IN. Ruth died January 9, 1942 in Dora, Wabash Co., IN.
Children of Thomas Jefferson and Ruth Anne (Duffey) Pefley are as follows :
i. Sherman John Pefley b. October 17, 1864 Wabash Co., IN, d. May 9, 1962 Wabash Co., IN., m. Rose Tucker
ii. Albert Duffey Pefley b. January 12, 1867 Wabash Co., IN., d. April 20, 1964 Wabash Co., IN., m. Sarah May Peoples
iii. Florence Belle Pefley b. October 16, 1869 Wabash Co., IN., d. 1958 Wabash Co., IN.
My wife descends from Thomas Jefferson and Ruth Anne (Duffey) Pefley through their son, Albert, as follows :
Ruth Anne Duffey and Thomas Jefferson Pefley
Albert Duffey Pefley and Sarah May Peoples (her great-grandparents)
Ruth was born November 17, 1847 in Logan, Hocking Co., OH, the daughter of Daniel and Susanna (Freese) Duffey. Ruth married on September 17, 1863 in Dora, Wabash Co., IN to Thomas Jefferson Pefley, son of Solomon and Francis (Roof) Pefley. Thomas was born May 24, 1840 in Eaton, Preble Co., OH and died February 9, 1935 in Dana, Jackson Co., IN. Ruth died January 9, 1942 in Dora, Wabash Co., IN.
Children of Thomas Jefferson and Ruth Anne (Duffey) Pefley are as follows :
i. Sherman John Pefley b. October 17, 1864 Wabash Co., IN, d. May 9, 1962 Wabash Co., IN., m. Rose Tucker
ii. Albert Duffey Pefley b. January 12, 1867 Wabash Co., IN., d. April 20, 1964 Wabash Co., IN., m. Sarah May Peoples
iii. Florence Belle Pefley b. October 16, 1869 Wabash Co., IN., d. 1958 Wabash Co., IN.
My wife descends from Thomas Jefferson and Ruth Anne (Duffey) Pefley through their son, Albert, as follows :
Ruth Anne Duffey and Thomas Jefferson Pefley
Albert Duffey Pefley and Sarah May Peoples (her great-grandparents)
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Today in my database : Clara E. Cook (b. November 16, 1848)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 3rd-great grandmother, Clara E. Cook.
Clara was born November 16, 1848 in Ohio, the daughter of William and ________ (Hirbarger) Cook, according to her death certificate. Clara married on October 1, 1869 in Butler Co., OH to Carey W. Lambertson, son of John and Sarah A. (Willson) Lambertson. Carey was born April 29, 1847 in Butler Co., OH and died March 18, 1918 in Elwood, Madison Co., IN. Clara died January 23, 1943 in Atlanta, Hamilton Co., IN.
Children of Carey W. and Clara E. (Cook) Lambertson are as follows :
i. Charles Wilson Lambertson b. January 25, 1872 Preble Co., OH, d. May 24, 1958 Madison Co., IN., m. Pearl May Beals
ii. Samuel S. Lambertson b. January 11, 1875 Preble Co., OH, d. October 15, 1911 Madison Co., IN, m. Ida Stone, m(2) Nellie ________
iii. Maud Lambertson b. June 19, 1878 Darke Co., OH, d. April 9, 1952 Jefferson Co., IL, m. Francis F. Fisher
iv. Lola May Lambertson b. June 28, 1883 Hamilton Co., IN, d. November 26, 1964 Hamilton Co., IN., m. Omer A. Whisler
v. Bert Sigler Lambertson b. August 29, 1886 Tipton Co., IN, d. June 4, 1971 Madison Co., IN, m. Marie Williams m(2) Lula McNett m(3) Susie Smith m(4) Leah Mae Dumont
I descend from Carey W. and Clara E. (Cook) Lambertson through their son, Charles, as follows :
Clara E. Cook and Carey W. Lambertson
Charles Wilson Lambertson and Pearl May Beals
Clemon Beals Lambertson and June Kirk Davis (my great-grandparents)
Clara was born November 16, 1848 in Ohio, the daughter of William and ________ (Hirbarger) Cook, according to her death certificate. Clara married on October 1, 1869 in Butler Co., OH to Carey W. Lambertson, son of John and Sarah A. (Willson) Lambertson. Carey was born April 29, 1847 in Butler Co., OH and died March 18, 1918 in Elwood, Madison Co., IN. Clara died January 23, 1943 in Atlanta, Hamilton Co., IN.
Children of Carey W. and Clara E. (Cook) Lambertson are as follows :
i. Charles Wilson Lambertson b. January 25, 1872 Preble Co., OH, d. May 24, 1958 Madison Co., IN., m. Pearl May Beals
ii. Samuel S. Lambertson b. January 11, 1875 Preble Co., OH, d. October 15, 1911 Madison Co., IN, m. Ida Stone, m(2) Nellie ________
iii. Maud Lambertson b. June 19, 1878 Darke Co., OH, d. April 9, 1952 Jefferson Co., IL, m. Francis F. Fisher
iv. Lola May Lambertson b. June 28, 1883 Hamilton Co., IN, d. November 26, 1964 Hamilton Co., IN., m. Omer A. Whisler
v. Bert Sigler Lambertson b. August 29, 1886 Tipton Co., IN, d. June 4, 1971 Madison Co., IN, m. Marie Williams m(2) Lula McNett m(3) Susie Smith m(4) Leah Mae Dumont
I descend from Carey W. and Clara E. (Cook) Lambertson through their son, Charles, as follows :
Clara E. Cook and Carey W. Lambertson
Charles Wilson Lambertson and Pearl May Beals
Clemon Beals Lambertson and June Kirk Davis (my great-grandparents)
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Today in my database : Avis Hurlbut (b. November 11, 1672)
Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 5th-great grandmother, Avis Hurbut.
Avis was born November 11, 1762 in Woodbury, CT., the daughter of Israel and Jerusha (________) Hurlbut. Avis married July 24, 1781 in Castleton, Rutland Co., VT to John Moulton, son of Samuel and Phoebe (________) Moulton. John was born December 27, 1755 in Windsor, Hartford Co., CT, and died circa 1808 in Vermont. I do not have a death date for Avis.
Known children of John and Avis (Hurlbut) Moulton are as follows:
i. Rebecca Moulton b. October 30, 1781
ii. Hannah Moulton b. March 2, 1783
iii. Jerusha Moulton b. June 2, 1784
iv. Rhoda Moulton b. January 15, 1786
v. Anna Moulton b. May 13, 1787
vi. John Moulton b. February 28, 1789
vii. Selah Moulton b. October 28, 1790 Rutland Co., VT, d. February 1848 Licking Co., OH, m. Lydia Fennel
viii. Samuel Moulton b. September 1, 1792
ix. Phoeba Moulton b. July 4, 1794
x. Betsey Moulton b. October 5, 1796
xi. Sally Moulton b. July 4, 1798
xii. Abel Moulton b. June 12, 1800 Rutland Co., VT., d. September 29, 1874 Rutland Co., VT, m. Miriam Eaton
xiii. Amanda Moulton b. May 9, 1802
xiv. Reuben Moulton b. April 13, 1804
xv. Hurlbut Moulton b. January 4, 1808, d. 1889, m. Amy ________
I descend from John and Avis (Hurlbut) Moulton through their son, Selah, as follows :
Avis Hurlbut and John Moulton
Selah Moulton and Lydia Fennel
Albert Moulton and Emeline ________
Clara Moulton and John Adam Metzner
Cora Belle Metzner and Eli Weldon Haley (my great-grandparents)
Avis was born November 11, 1762 in Woodbury, CT., the daughter of Israel and Jerusha (________) Hurlbut. Avis married July 24, 1781 in Castleton, Rutland Co., VT to John Moulton, son of Samuel and Phoebe (________) Moulton. John was born December 27, 1755 in Windsor, Hartford Co., CT, and died circa 1808 in Vermont. I do not have a death date for Avis.
Known children of John and Avis (Hurlbut) Moulton are as follows:
i. Rebecca Moulton b. October 30, 1781
ii. Hannah Moulton b. March 2, 1783
iii. Jerusha Moulton b. June 2, 1784
iv. Rhoda Moulton b. January 15, 1786
v. Anna Moulton b. May 13, 1787
vi. John Moulton b. February 28, 1789
vii. Selah Moulton b. October 28, 1790 Rutland Co., VT, d. February 1848 Licking Co., OH, m. Lydia Fennel
viii. Samuel Moulton b. September 1, 1792
ix. Phoeba Moulton b. July 4, 1794
x. Betsey Moulton b. October 5, 1796
xi. Sally Moulton b. July 4, 1798
xii. Abel Moulton b. June 12, 1800 Rutland Co., VT., d. September 29, 1874 Rutland Co., VT, m. Miriam Eaton
xiii. Amanda Moulton b. May 9, 1802
xiv. Reuben Moulton b. April 13, 1804
xv. Hurlbut Moulton b. January 4, 1808, d. 1889, m. Amy ________
I descend from John and Avis (Hurlbut) Moulton through their son, Selah, as follows :
Avis Hurlbut and John Moulton
Selah Moulton and Lydia Fennel
Albert Moulton and Emeline ________
Clara Moulton and John Adam Metzner
Cora Belle Metzner and Eli Weldon Haley (my great-grandparents)
Friday, November 10, 2006
Today in my database : Nathaniel Chew (b. November 10, 1786)
Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 4th-great grandfather, Nathaniel Chew.
Nathaniel was born November 10, 1786 in Gloucester Co., NJ., the son of Nathaniel and Sarah (Springer) Chew. Nathaniel married Keziah Driver circa 1805, no known children. Nathaniel married secondly circa 1812 probably in Gloucester Co., NJ to Mary West, daughter of Job and Sarah (Jackson) West. Mary was born June 17, 1795 in New Jersey and died February 27, 1848 in New Jersey. Nathaniel married thirdly December 10, 1848 in Iowa to Nancy Mosier. Nathaniel died January 24, 1866 in Mahaska Co., IA.
Nathaniel was a minister in the Methodist Episcopal church.
Known children of Nathaniel and Mary (West) Chew are as follows :
i. Sarah Chew b. 1812, d. 1834 m. John C. Eastlack
ii. Rebecca West Chew b. April 17, 1814 d. April 10, 1893, m. Charles Lock
iii. Ezekiel Cooper Chew b. January 17, 1822 Gloucester Co., NJ., d. August 27, 1888 St. Joseph's Co., IN., m. Caroline Bishop Woolston m(2) Laura ________ m(3) Mary Jane Riddle
I descend from Nathaniel and Mary (West) Chew's son Ezekiel, as follows :
Nathaniel Chew and Mary West
Ezekiel Cooper Chew and Caroline Bishop Woolston
Mary Keziah Chew and Luman Walker Lemasters
Luman Cooper LeMasters and Barbara Isabelle Wehrly (my great-grandparents)
Nathaniel was born November 10, 1786 in Gloucester Co., NJ., the son of Nathaniel and Sarah (Springer) Chew. Nathaniel married Keziah Driver circa 1805, no known children. Nathaniel married secondly circa 1812 probably in Gloucester Co., NJ to Mary West, daughter of Job and Sarah (Jackson) West. Mary was born June 17, 1795 in New Jersey and died February 27, 1848 in New Jersey. Nathaniel married thirdly December 10, 1848 in Iowa to Nancy Mosier. Nathaniel died January 24, 1866 in Mahaska Co., IA.
Nathaniel was a minister in the Methodist Episcopal church.
Known children of Nathaniel and Mary (West) Chew are as follows :
i. Sarah Chew b. 1812, d. 1834 m. John C. Eastlack
ii. Rebecca West Chew b. April 17, 1814 d. April 10, 1893, m. Charles Lock
iii. Ezekiel Cooper Chew b. January 17, 1822 Gloucester Co., NJ., d. August 27, 1888 St. Joseph's Co., IN., m. Caroline Bishop Woolston m(2) Laura ________ m(3) Mary Jane Riddle
I descend from Nathaniel and Mary (West) Chew's son Ezekiel, as follows :
Nathaniel Chew and Mary West
Ezekiel Cooper Chew and Caroline Bishop Woolston
Mary Keziah Chew and Luman Walker Lemasters
Luman Cooper LeMasters and Barbara Isabelle Wehrly (my great-grandparents)
Today in my database : Abraham Cherdron (b. November 10, 1671)
Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 8th-great grandfather, Abraham Cherdron.
Abraham was born November 10, 1671 in Otterberg, Bayern, the son of Jean and Susanne (Censier) Cherdron. Abraham married circa 1701 probably in Otterberg to Anne Margueritte Viellard, daughter of Pierre and Catherine (Boye) Viellard. Anne was born July 15, 1672 in Otterberg, Bayern and died March 20, 1728/29 in Otterberg, Bayern. Abraham died November 30, 1726 in Otterberg.
I descend from Abraham and Anne Margueritte (Viellard) Cherdron through their son, Hans Heinrich, as follows:
Abraham Cherdron and Anne Margueritte Viellard
Hans Heinrich Cherdron and Anna Marie Herbach
Maria Catherine Cherdron and Johan Michel Jacobs
Michael Jacobs and Margaret ________
David Jacobs and Barbara Byers
Susan Jacobs and David Sherrick
Mary Jane Sherrick and George Washington Haley
Eli Weldon Haley and Cora Belle Metzner (my great-grandparents)
Abraham was born November 10, 1671 in Otterberg, Bayern, the son of Jean and Susanne (Censier) Cherdron. Abraham married circa 1701 probably in Otterberg to Anne Margueritte Viellard, daughter of Pierre and Catherine (Boye) Viellard. Anne was born July 15, 1672 in Otterberg, Bayern and died March 20, 1728/29 in Otterberg, Bayern. Abraham died November 30, 1726 in Otterberg.
I descend from Abraham and Anne Margueritte (Viellard) Cherdron through their son, Hans Heinrich, as follows:
Abraham Cherdron and Anne Margueritte Viellard
Hans Heinrich Cherdron and Anna Marie Herbach
Maria Catherine Cherdron and Johan Michel Jacobs
Michael Jacobs and Margaret ________
David Jacobs and Barbara Byers
Susan Jacobs and David Sherrick
Mary Jane Sherrick and George Washington Haley
Eli Weldon Haley and Cora Belle Metzner (my great-grandparents)
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Pete Decker & Pansy (Gilliland) Decker
This photo of Pete & Pansy Decker came from cousin Lloyd Adams of Florida's collection. I do not know when or where it was taken.
Peter W. Decker was born March 13, 1890 and died in 1947. He was the son of William R. and Amanda (Rollins) Decker. He maried Pansy Gilliland on December 11, 1912 in Monroe Co., IN. Pansy was born December 11, 1894 and died January 26, 1968. She was the daughter of Ida Davis, raised by her grandmother and took the Gilliland surname.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Today in my database : Elizabeth Maxson (b. November 7, 1695)
Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 7th-great grandmother, Elizabeth Maxson.
Elizabeth was born November 7, 1695 in Westerly, RI, the daughter of John and Judith (Clarke) Maxson. Elizabeth married on August 25, 1715 in Westerly, RI to John Davis, the son of William and Elizabeth (Brisley) Davis. John was born May 5, 1692 near Philadelphia, PA and died April 18, 1745 in Squam, NJ. Elizabeth died April 18, 1751 in Shrewsbury, NJ.
Known children of John and Elizabeth (Maxson) Davis are as follows :
i. Elizabeth Davis b. April 17, 1717 m. William Brand
ii. Thomas William Davis b. May 15, 1719 Westerly, RI, d. July 15, 1791 Monongalia Co., VA., m. Tacy Crandall
iii. Martha Davis b. August 14, 1721, d. April 1, 1756, m. Nathan Rogers
iv. Joseph Davis b. September 24, 1726, d. 1798, m. Comfort Langworthy
v. Ann Davis b. January 23, 1727/28 m. John Havens
vi. Experience Davis b. ca. 1735, m. Zebulon Maxson
vii. Mary Davis b. December 5, 1737, d. June 16, 1785 m. Elisha Stillman
viii. Judith Davis b. April 7, 1731, m. Thomas Babcock
ix. John Davis b. September 18, 1723, d. August 29, 1792 m. Bethia Rogers
I descend from John and Elizabeth (Maxson) Davis through their son, Thomas William, as follows:
Elizabeth Maxson and John Davis
Thomas William Davis and Tacy Crandall
Elisabeth Davis and Ephraim Maxson
Jesse Maxson and Sarah Sutton
Prudence Maxson and William P. Smith
Olive Jane Smith and William P. Wehrly
Barbara Isabelle Wehrly and Luman Cooper LeMasters (my great-grandparents)
Elizabeth was born November 7, 1695 in Westerly, RI, the daughter of John and Judith (Clarke) Maxson. Elizabeth married on August 25, 1715 in Westerly, RI to John Davis, the son of William and Elizabeth (Brisley) Davis. John was born May 5, 1692 near Philadelphia, PA and died April 18, 1745 in Squam, NJ. Elizabeth died April 18, 1751 in Shrewsbury, NJ.
Known children of John and Elizabeth (Maxson) Davis are as follows :
i. Elizabeth Davis b. April 17, 1717 m. William Brand
ii. Thomas William Davis b. May 15, 1719 Westerly, RI, d. July 15, 1791 Monongalia Co., VA., m. Tacy Crandall
iii. Martha Davis b. August 14, 1721, d. April 1, 1756, m. Nathan Rogers
iv. Joseph Davis b. September 24, 1726, d. 1798, m. Comfort Langworthy
v. Ann Davis b. January 23, 1727/28 m. John Havens
vi. Experience Davis b. ca. 1735, m. Zebulon Maxson
vii. Mary Davis b. December 5, 1737, d. June 16, 1785 m. Elisha Stillman
viii. Judith Davis b. April 7, 1731, m. Thomas Babcock
ix. John Davis b. September 18, 1723, d. August 29, 1792 m. Bethia Rogers
I descend from John and Elizabeth (Maxson) Davis through their son, Thomas William, as follows:
Elizabeth Maxson and John Davis
Thomas William Davis and Tacy Crandall
Elisabeth Davis and Ephraim Maxson
Jesse Maxson and Sarah Sutton
Prudence Maxson and William P. Smith
Olive Jane Smith and William P. Wehrly
Barbara Isabelle Wehrly and Luman Cooper LeMasters (my great-grandparents)
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Today in my database ; Barbara Grundbacher (b. November 5, 1672)
Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 7th-great grandmother, Barbara Grundbacher.
Barbara was born November 5, 1672 in Sumiswald, Switzerland, the daughter of Michael and Anna (Brand) Grundbacher. Barbara married circa 1695 to Ulrich Schürch, the son of Peter Schürch and Verena Eggimann. Ulrich was born March 9, 1662/63 in Sumiswald, Switzerland and died circa 1739 in Lancaster Co., PA. I do not have a death date for Barbara.
This family was Mennonite and emigrated to Philadelphia, PA on August 23, 1728 on the ship Mortenhouse. The spelling of the family name varies as : Scherch, Shirk, etc.
Known children of Ulrich and Barbara (Grundbacher) Schürch are as follows :
i. Casper Schürch
ii. Joseph Schürch
iii. Michael Schürch
iv. Peter Schürch b. July 18, 1696
v. Elizabeth Schürch b. September 18, 1698
vi. Johannes Schürch b. April 3, 1701
vii. Ulrich Schürch b. August 20, 1704 Sumiswald, Switzerland, d. October 1763 Lancaster Co., PA., m. Anna Swarr.
viii. Johannes Schürch b. December 19, 1706
I descend from Ulrich and Barbara (Grundbacher) Schürch through their son, Ulrich, as follows:
Barbara Grundbacher and Ulrich Schürch
Ulrich Schürch and Anna Swarr
David Shirk and Barbara Erb
David Sherrick and Eve ________
David Sherrick and Susan Jacobs
Mary Jane Sherrick and George Washington Haley
Eli Weldon Haley and Cora Belle Metzner (my great-grandparents)
Barbara was born November 5, 1672 in Sumiswald, Switzerland, the daughter of Michael and Anna (Brand) Grundbacher. Barbara married circa 1695 to Ulrich Schürch, the son of Peter Schürch and Verena Eggimann. Ulrich was born March 9, 1662/63 in Sumiswald, Switzerland and died circa 1739 in Lancaster Co., PA. I do not have a death date for Barbara.
This family was Mennonite and emigrated to Philadelphia, PA on August 23, 1728 on the ship Mortenhouse. The spelling of the family name varies as : Scherch, Shirk, etc.
Known children of Ulrich and Barbara (Grundbacher) Schürch are as follows :
i. Casper Schürch
ii. Joseph Schürch
iii. Michael Schürch
iv. Peter Schürch b. July 18, 1696
v. Elizabeth Schürch b. September 18, 1698
vi. Johannes Schürch b. April 3, 1701
vii. Ulrich Schürch b. August 20, 1704 Sumiswald, Switzerland, d. October 1763 Lancaster Co., PA., m. Anna Swarr.
viii. Johannes Schürch b. December 19, 1706
I descend from Ulrich and Barbara (Grundbacher) Schürch through their son, Ulrich, as follows:
Barbara Grundbacher and Ulrich Schürch
Ulrich Schürch and Anna Swarr
David Shirk and Barbara Erb
David Sherrick and Eve ________
David Sherrick and Susan Jacobs
Mary Jane Sherrick and George Washington Haley
Eli Weldon Haley and Cora Belle Metzner (my great-grandparents)