The James McVAY household was enumerated in the 1860 and 1870 census of Salem Twp., Shelby Co., OH. James was married to my paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Hannah LEMASTERS.
In the 1860 census, James is listed as a 51 year old farmer, born in Ohio, with real estate valued at $2500 and a personal estate valued at $400. Wife Hannah was listed as 45 years old, also born in Ohio. Children Martha and James, ages 17 and 15, had attended school within the year; and daughter Sarah J., aged 2 years old was also listed.
In the 1870 census, James' real estate was valued at $3000 and his personal estate was valued at $800. Son Jesse R., aged 33 born Ohio was living with James & Hannah, working as a farm laborer. Daughter Sarah was still living at home. There was also a boarder, Lewis BRANDENBURG, aged 16, born Ohio, living with the family.
James McVAY, b. May 27, 1809 Pickaway Co., OH., d. October 28, 1907 Shelby Co., OH, m. October 5, 1834 Shelby Co., OH to Hannah LEMASTERS, daughter of Jacob and Hannah (________) LEMASTERS. Hannah b. January 15, 1816 Champaign Co., OH., d. September 14, 1892 Shelby Co., OH.
Known children of James and Hannah (LEMASTERS) McVAY are as follows :
i. Lewis McVAY b. ca. 1831 Ohio
ii. Martha McVAY b. ca. 1833 Ohio
iii. Rachel McVAY b. ca. 1835 Ohio
iv. Jesse R. McVAY b. ca. 1837 Ohio
v. James McVAY b. ca. 1837 Ohio
vi. Sarah J. McVAY b. ca. 1858 Ohio
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