My maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Edmund G. PIERCE, was born on this date in 1837 in Wayne County, Indiana. Edmund was the son of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE. Edmund married October 17, 1858 in Preble County, Ohio to Lydia P. DUELL, daughter of Joshua and Abigail (BORTON) DUELL. Lydia was born March 26, 1838 in Pilesgrove, New Jersey and died September 14, 1860. Edmund married secondly on May 5, 1864 in Madison County, Indiana to Catherine GROENENDYKE, daughter of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE. Catherine was born February 4, 1843 in Madison County, Indiana. They had 5 children. Catherine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, M. David JACOBS, married on this date in 1867 in Wayne County, Ohio to Mary GAULT. David was the son of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my Susan JACOBS. David was born October 22, 1836 in Congress Township, Wayne County, Ohio. I do not have the dates of birth and death, nor parentage for Mary. David died October 8, 1913. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal granduncle, John Leland LeMASTER, was born on this date in 1902 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. John was the son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older brother of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. John married July 2, 1920 in Jay County, Indiana to Dortha LeEtta DeLAUTER. Dortha was born December 21, 1902 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of W. Otto and Pearl (EARHART) DeLAUTER. They had 6 children. Dortha died May 24, 1976. John died January 13, 1980. Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
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Friday, April 30, 2010
Spring Clean: Plat map of Wright home, Alexandria Indiana
This document shows the property description and physical features of my grandparents home at 610 West Broadway in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
Transcription: SURVEY OF LOT 232 IN ALEXANDRIA LAND AND GAS COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO ALEXANDRIA, INDIANA.
TO ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN TITLE TO PREMISES SURVEYED:
I hereby certify that I am a registered Civil Engineer, and that the above is a true and correct plat of the following described real estate, to-wit:
Lot number 232 in Alexandria Land and Gas Company's First Addition to Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, the plat of which is recorded in Plat Book 4, page 45, in the Office of the Recorder of Madison County, Indiana.
I further certify that the buildings are situated on or within the boundaries of said premises.
I further certify that the buildings on adjoining property do not encroach on the lot or real estate in question.
The property is now owned by Virgil C. and Marguerite Christenson and is located at 620 West Broadway, Alexandria, Indiana.
Surveyed Oct. 4, 1939. Signature: Paul W. Phipps, Civil Engineer
What I Learned From This Document: The plat map states that the property is located at 620 West Broadway, Alexandria, Indiana, but I know that it was 610 West Broadway. The map on the plat shows Central Avenue in Alexandria, and then the alley which was right besides grandma and grandpas house. This must be a typographical error. Below is a Google map of the area.
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I was not aware that the Alexandria Land and Gas Company created an addition to the City of Alexandria, but that would make sense as Alexandria was one of the 'gas boom' towns in east central Indiana.
Spring Clean: The Spring Clean is my attempt to examine, cite and document the files and scans that I have accumulated over the years in my genealogy research. By cataloging, filing and re-examining different pieces of data I hope to discover new facts about my family.
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Transcription: SURVEY OF LOT 232 IN ALEXANDRIA LAND AND GAS COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO ALEXANDRIA, INDIANA.
TO ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN TITLE TO PREMISES SURVEYED:
I hereby certify that I am a registered Civil Engineer, and that the above is a true and correct plat of the following described real estate, to-wit:
Lot number 232 in Alexandria Land and Gas Company's First Addition to Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, the plat of which is recorded in Plat Book 4, page 45, in the Office of the Recorder of Madison County, Indiana.
I further certify that the buildings are situated on or within the boundaries of said premises.
I further certify that the buildings on adjoining property do not encroach on the lot or real estate in question.
The property is now owned by Virgil C. and Marguerite Christenson and is located at 620 West Broadway, Alexandria, Indiana.
Surveyed Oct. 4, 1939. Signature: Paul W. Phipps, Civil Engineer
What I Learned From This Document: The plat map states that the property is located at 620 West Broadway, Alexandria, Indiana, but I know that it was 610 West Broadway. The map on the plat shows Central Avenue in Alexandria, and then the alley which was right besides grandma and grandpas house. This must be a typographical error. Below is a Google map of the area.
View Larger Map
I was not aware that the Alexandria Land and Gas Company created an addition to the City of Alexandria, but that would make sense as Alexandria was one of the 'gas boom' towns in east central Indiana.
Spring Clean: The Spring Clean is my attempt to examine, cite and document the files and scans that I have accumulated over the years in my genealogy research. By cataloging, filing and re-examining different pieces of data I hope to discover new facts about my family.
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
Family Milestones: April 29th
My maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Carey W. LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1847 in Butler County, Ohio. Carey was the son of John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON. Carey married October 1, 1869 in Butler County, Ohio to Clara E. COOK. Clara was born November 16, 1848 in Ohio, the daughter of William and ________ (HIRHARGER) COOK. They lived in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana and Elwood, Madison County, Indiana and had 5 children. Clara died January 23, 1943 in Atlanta, Hamilton County, Indiana. Carey died March 18, 1918 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Eli DAVIS, married on this date in 1848 in Monroe County, Indiana to Elizabeth E. WALKER. Eli was the son of John and Susannah (________) DAVIS, and the older brother of my Austin DAVIS. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Elizabeth. Eli died between May 1848 and 1849 in Monroe County, Indiana, per estate records. Nothing further is known at this time.
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My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Eli DAVIS, married on this date in 1848 in Monroe County, Indiana to Elizabeth E. WALKER. Eli was the son of John and Susannah (________) DAVIS, and the older brother of my Austin DAVIS. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Elizabeth. Eli died between May 1848 and 1849 in Monroe County, Indiana, per estate records. Nothing further is known at this time.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Family Milestones: April 28th
My maternal 5th-great grandparents, Godfrey HECK and Elizabeth KIMMER, were married on this date in 1802 in Bracken County, Kentucky. Godfrey was the son of Daniel and Catherine (________) HECK. Elizabeth was the son of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER. Godfrey was born 1781 in Maryland. Elizabeth was born circa 1785 in Pennsylvania. They had 13 children and lived in Kentucky and Fayette County, Indiana. Godfrey died November 30, 1858 in Bentonville, Fayette County, Indiana. Elizabeth died 1860 in Fayette County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Susanna HEATON, married on this date in 1846 in Brown County, Ohio to Robert N. WARDLOW. Susanna was the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the older sister of my Rebecca Ann HEATON. I do not have Robert's parentage. Robert was born March 28, 1826. Susanna was born May 13, 1831 in Brown County, Ohio. Robert died January 17, 1918. Susanna died March 11, 1902. Nothing further is known at time.
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My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Susanna HEATON, married on this date in 1846 in Brown County, Ohio to Robert N. WARDLOW. Susanna was the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the older sister of my Rebecca Ann HEATON. I do not have Robert's parentage. Robert was born March 28, 1826. Susanna was born May 13, 1831 in Brown County, Ohio. Robert died January 17, 1918. Susanna died March 11, 1902. Nothing further is known at time.
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Christian Easterday (1831-1918)
After posting the Family Milestone post for April 25th, I was surprised to find that I didn't have more information on Christian EASTERDAY, who married my paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Barbara Helen HALEY. I didn't have his parentage, nor his death date, and the only family record I had was the 1900 census, when they lived in the 3rd ward of the city of Portland, Jay County, Indiana.
A quick search of Ancestry.com located the death record of Christian on May 21, 1918 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana, as recorded by the W.P.A. in the index of Indiana death records. The record is located in Book CH-2, page 75. Will have to check that out when I next get back to Portland.
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A quick search of Ancestry.com located the death record of Christian on May 21, 1918 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana, as recorded by the W.P.A. in the index of Indiana death records. The record is located in Book CH-2, page 75. Will have to check that out when I next get back to Portland.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Family Milestones: April 27th
My paternal 5th-great grandparents, Ephraim MAXSON and Elisabeth DAVIS, were married on this date in 1764 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Ephraim was the son of Joseph and Bethia (MAXSON) MAXSON. Elisabeth was the daughter of Thomas William and Tacy (CRANDALL) DAVIS. Ephraim was born 1743 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Elisabeth was born 1746 in New Jersey. They had 6 children. Ephraim died September 10, 1795 in New Salem, Virginia. Elisabeth died 1807 in New Salem, Virginia.
My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Nancy T. POE, married on this date in 1845 in Morgan County, Indiana to Aaron RAINS. Nancy was the daughter of John W. and Elizabeth (RAINS) POE, and the older sister of my Isaac S. POE. I do have her date of birth or death. I do not have dates of birth, death or parentage for Aaron. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Matilda JACOBS, married on this date in 1847 in Wayne County, Ohio to George COOK. Matilda was the daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the older sister of my Susan JACOBS. Matilda was born April 7, 1824 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. George was born June 11, 1818 in York County, Pennsylvania. They had 5 children. George died September 14, 1887 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio. Matilda died May 27, 1892 in Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Nathan MAXSON, married on this date in 1764 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey to Elizabeth BROWN. Nathan was the son of Joseph and Bethia (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older brother of my Ephraim MAXSON. I do not have the parentage of Elizabeth. Nathan was born September 30, 1736 in Westerly, Rhode Island. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Elijah PIERCE, was born on this date in 1781. Elijah was the son of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the younger brother of my Gordon PIERCE. Elijah married February 8, 1801 to Patty MOULTON. Patty was born February 5, 1782. They had 5 children. Patty died April 17, 1838. Elijah died April 7, 1832.,
My paternal grandaunt, Freda Claire LeMASTER, was born on this date in 1904 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. Freda was the daughter of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older sister of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. Freda married November 3, 1928 to James Orville LaFOLLETTE. James was born August 9, 1905 in Cambridge, Ohio. They had 2 children. Freda died April 25, 1979.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Stephen M. YOUNG, was born on this date in 1825. Stephen was the son of Phillip and Nancy Ann (McLANE) YOUNG, and the younger brother of my Nancy YOUNG. Stephen married November 2, 1847 to Mary WOODRUFF. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Mary. Stephen died January 25, 1903. Nothing further known at this time.
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My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Nancy T. POE, married on this date in 1845 in Morgan County, Indiana to Aaron RAINS. Nancy was the daughter of John W. and Elizabeth (RAINS) POE, and the older sister of my Isaac S. POE. I do have her date of birth or death. I do not have dates of birth, death or parentage for Aaron. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Matilda JACOBS, married on this date in 1847 in Wayne County, Ohio to George COOK. Matilda was the daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the older sister of my Susan JACOBS. Matilda was born April 7, 1824 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. George was born June 11, 1818 in York County, Pennsylvania. They had 5 children. George died September 14, 1887 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio. Matilda died May 27, 1892 in Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Nathan MAXSON, married on this date in 1764 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey to Elizabeth BROWN. Nathan was the son of Joseph and Bethia (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older brother of my Ephraim MAXSON. I do not have the parentage of Elizabeth. Nathan was born September 30, 1736 in Westerly, Rhode Island. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Elijah PIERCE, was born on this date in 1781. Elijah was the son of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the younger brother of my Gordon PIERCE. Elijah married February 8, 1801 to Patty MOULTON. Patty was born February 5, 1782. They had 5 children. Patty died April 17, 1838. Elijah died April 7, 1832.,
My paternal grandaunt, Freda Claire LeMASTER, was born on this date in 1904 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. Freda was the daughter of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older sister of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. Freda married November 3, 1928 to James Orville LaFOLLETTE. James was born August 9, 1905 in Cambridge, Ohio. They had 2 children. Freda died April 25, 1979.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Stephen M. YOUNG, was born on this date in 1825. Stephen was the son of Phillip and Nancy Ann (McLANE) YOUNG, and the younger brother of my Nancy YOUNG. Stephen married November 2, 1847 to Mary WOODRUFF. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Mary. Stephen died January 25, 1903. Nothing further known at this time.
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Tombstone Tuesday: John Leland LeMaster Jr.
John Leland LeMASTER Jr. is buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. John was my 1st cousin once removed.
John was born May 24, 1922 in Jay County, Indiana, the son of John Leland and Dortha LeEtta (DeLAUTER) LeMASTER.
John married October 22, 1941 to Helen Eileen PEASE, daughter of Carl Henry and Ruth Naomi (CORLE) PEASE.
John and Helen had 6 children.
John died March 27, 1973 in Jay County, Indiana.
Source: Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), John L. LeMaster marker, photographed by Travis J. LeMaster, 26 March 2009.
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Family Milestones: April 26th
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Daniel BEALS, married on this date in 1843 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Abigail COOK. Daniel was the son of Nathan C. and Elizabeth (CHEW) BEALS, and the older brother of my John T. BEALS. Daniel was born 1st month, 6th day, 1822 in Clinton County, Ohio. Abigail was born circa 1822, the daughter of Abraham and Hannah (________) COOK. They had 1 daughter. Abigail died in 1845 in Howard County, Indiana and is buried in the Albright Cemetery. Daniel remarried in 1848 to Phebe DAVIS. Daniel served in Company A, 101st Indiana Infantry in the Civil War. He died October 30, 1863 in Louisville, Kentucky.
My paternal 6th-great granduncle, Jeremiah HAINES, married on this date in 1775 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Mary HANN. Jeremiah was the son of Jeremiah and Hannah (BONNELL) HAINES, and the younger brother of my Robert HAINES. Jeremiah was born September 14, 1751 in Burlington County, New Jersey. I do not have the dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Mary. Jeremiah died June 15, 1776. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Robert NESBIT, married on this date in 1791 in Bourbon County, Kentucky to Anne McCLENNICHAN. Robert was the son of Samuel and Mary (BERRY) NESBIT, and the older brother of my Elizabeth NESBIT. Anne was the daughter of John McCLENNICHAN. Robert was born circa 1773 in Virginia. I do not have dates of birth or death for Anne. Robert died in 1852 in Missouri. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal great-grandaunt, Mary Elsie LeMASTERS, was born on this date in 1827 in Rose Hill, Darke County, Ohio. Mary was the daughter of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LeMASTERS Jr., and the younger sister of my Luman Cooper LeMASTERS. Mary married September 15, 1894 to Matthias J. ATKINSON. Matthias was born November 23, 1863. They had 1 foster child. Matthias died August 24, 1923. Mary died June 5, 1942. Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Phebe Ann LEMASTERS, was born on this date in 1818 in Champaign County, Ohio. Phebe was the daughter of Jacob and Hannah (________) LEMASTERS, and the younger sister of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS Sr. Hannah married November 1835 in Shelby County, Ohio to Jesse REID. Jesse was born in 1812 in Ohio. They had at least 1 daughter. Phebe died May 5, 1849 in Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 7th-great grandfather, Samuel JEWETT, was born on this date in 1694 in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts. Samuel was the son of Francis and Sarah (HARDY) JEWETT. Samuel married October 23, 1718 in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts to Ruth HARDY, daughter of Jacob and Lydia (EATON) HARDY. Ruth was born June 15, 1699 in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts. They had at least 1 son. Ruth died circa 1737. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal great-grandaunt, Una Maude LeMASTERS, was born on this date in 1884 in Jay County, Indiana. Maude was the daughter of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LEMASTERS, and the younger sister of my Luman Cooper LeMASTERS. Maude married December 22, 1907 in Jay County, Indiana to Senator Winfield PHILLIPS, son of Winfield S. and Mary Jane (BATES) PHILLIPS. Senator was born December 22, 1883 in Kansas City, Kansas. They had 2 children, and lived in David City, Nebraska. Senator died December 1977 in David City, Nebraska. Maude died September 13, 1968 in David City, Nebraska.
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My paternal 6th-great granduncle, Jeremiah HAINES, married on this date in 1775 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Mary HANN. Jeremiah was the son of Jeremiah and Hannah (BONNELL) HAINES, and the younger brother of my Robert HAINES. Jeremiah was born September 14, 1751 in Burlington County, New Jersey. I do not have the dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Mary. Jeremiah died June 15, 1776. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Robert NESBIT, married on this date in 1791 in Bourbon County, Kentucky to Anne McCLENNICHAN. Robert was the son of Samuel and Mary (BERRY) NESBIT, and the older brother of my Elizabeth NESBIT. Anne was the daughter of John McCLENNICHAN. Robert was born circa 1773 in Virginia. I do not have dates of birth or death for Anne. Robert died in 1852 in Missouri. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal great-grandaunt, Mary Elsie LeMASTERS, was born on this date in 1827 in Rose Hill, Darke County, Ohio. Mary was the daughter of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LeMASTERS Jr., and the younger sister of my Luman Cooper LeMASTERS. Mary married September 15, 1894 to Matthias J. ATKINSON. Matthias was born November 23, 1863. They had 1 foster child. Matthias died August 24, 1923. Mary died June 5, 1942. Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Phebe Ann LEMASTERS, was born on this date in 1818 in Champaign County, Ohio. Phebe was the daughter of Jacob and Hannah (________) LEMASTERS, and the younger sister of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS Sr. Hannah married November 1835 in Shelby County, Ohio to Jesse REID. Jesse was born in 1812 in Ohio. They had at least 1 daughter. Phebe died May 5, 1849 in Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 7th-great grandfather, Samuel JEWETT, was born on this date in 1694 in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts. Samuel was the son of Francis and Sarah (HARDY) JEWETT. Samuel married October 23, 1718 in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts to Ruth HARDY, daughter of Jacob and Lydia (EATON) HARDY. Ruth was born June 15, 1699 in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts. They had at least 1 son. Ruth died circa 1737. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal great-grandaunt, Una Maude LeMASTERS, was born on this date in 1884 in Jay County, Indiana. Maude was the daughter of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LEMASTERS, and the younger sister of my Luman Cooper LeMASTERS. Maude married December 22, 1907 in Jay County, Indiana to Senator Winfield PHILLIPS, son of Winfield S. and Mary Jane (BATES) PHILLIPS. Senator was born December 22, 1883 in Kansas City, Kansas. They had 2 children, and lived in David City, Nebraska. Senator died December 1977 in David City, Nebraska. Maude died September 13, 1968 in David City, Nebraska.
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Sunday, April 25, 2010
Family Milestones: April 25th
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Barbara Helen HALEY, married on this date in 1853 in Marion County, Ohio to Christian EASTERDAY. Barbara was the daughter of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY, and the older sister of my George Washington HALEY. I do not have the parentage of Christian. Barbara was born November 20, 1835 in Goshen, Hardin County, Ohio. Christian was born February 1831 in Ohio. Barbara died March 28, 1908 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Elizabeth Jane HEATON, married on this date in 1865 in Schuyler County, Missouri to William BRIDWELL. Elizabeth was the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the younger sister of my Rebecca Ann HEATON. Elizabeth was born in 1844 in Ohio. William was born in 1844. Nothing further is known at this time.
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My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Elizabeth Jane HEATON, married on this date in 1865 in Schuyler County, Missouri to William BRIDWELL. Elizabeth was the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the younger sister of my Rebecca Ann HEATON. Elizabeth was born in 1844 in Ohio. William was born in 1844. Nothing further is known at this time.
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Sentimental Sunday: Clubs
The following are some tidbits from a personal interview with my mom about her family: [William and Bonnie (Lambertson) Wright]
Were your parents active in any clubs?
Mom and dad were members of the Elks. At that time it was more private - teachers and professionals, etc. "What you saw up there stayed up there." Mom and dad did a lot of dancing up there. Your dad and I belonged there for awhile.
The Elks took drinkers to fund it. Mom and dad would have a drink, but were not heavy drinkers. Some folks would spend $50 to $100 a night there. The Elks were considered 'upper class', hard liquor crowd. The Eagles was a blue-jean, factory worker, beer-drinking crowd.
The Elks used to have tip-boards back when you couldn't gamble. One year dad won a stuffed Santa there. I always think of him when we pull it out for Christmas.
Mom may have been in a sorority when she was first married, but I don't know for sure.
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Were your parents active in any clubs?
Mom and dad were members of the Elks. At that time it was more private - teachers and professionals, etc. "What you saw up there stayed up there." Mom and dad did a lot of dancing up there. Your dad and I belonged there for awhile.
The Elks took drinkers to fund it. Mom and dad would have a drink, but were not heavy drinkers. Some folks would spend $50 to $100 a night there. The Elks were considered 'upper class', hard liquor crowd. The Eagles was a blue-jean, factory worker, beer-drinking crowd.
The Elks used to have tip-boards back when you couldn't gamble. One year dad won a stuffed Santa there. I always think of him when we pull it out for Christmas.
Mom may have been in a sorority when she was first married, but I don't know for sure.
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Happy Blogoversary!
Happy Blogoversary!
It’s hard to believe that it has been 4 years since I started this blogging journey. At the time, I wasn’t sure that I would be able to keep it going. To be sure, some months I have posted more than others.
I’ve almost completed my MBA through Indiana Wesleyan University, which has taken most of my time lately. Once that is completed, I can hopefully have more time to dig into the details of my family that have yet to be discovered.
I’ve learned a lot about my family simply by putting the facts down in this blog. For many branches, I’m learning that I don’t have as much information as I thought I had. For branches closer to me, I’ve realized that over the years I’ve overlooked some basic genealogy 101-type information that I need to go back and document.
Thanks to Geneabloggers and the memes, I have been tried to keep current content. I’m better at posting Tombstone
The community of geneabloggers is a growing group, and I try to keep up with as many as I can through Google Reader. It has been neat to find connections with other bloggers who share distant ancestors.
This past year I’ve joined the Twitterverse and met and exchanged tweets with several of my fellow geneabloggers. I find Twitter very helpful in getting out the word on blog posts and furthering discussion in the community.
I hope that my “Family Milestone” posts are not too boring to people. Through them, I’ve managed to make contacts with a few far-flung relatives. In the coming year, I hope to add information about my wife’s side of the family as well.
May you continue to have genealogical success!
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Saturday, April 24, 2010
Family Milestones: April 24th
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Beulah HAINES, married on this date in 1813 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Beulah was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah Haines. Joseph was the son of William and Elizabeth (ROGERS) DEACON. Hannah was born May 10, 1787 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Joseph was born June 1, 1774. They were the parents of 10 children. Joseph died November 17, 1855 near Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey. Beulah died January 5, 1832 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
My paternal 4th great-grandfather, Joel PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1781. Joel was the son of Deacon John and Sally (JEWETT) PHILBRICK. Joel married in 1808 to Sally FOX. Sally was the daughter of John and Sarah (WORCESTER) FOX. Sally was born August 27, 1788 in Centre Harbor, New Hampshire. They had 10 children and moved to Licking County, Ohio. Sally died 1868 in Johnstown, Licking County, Ohio. Joel died March 1, 1846 in Licking County, Ohio.
My paternal 5th great-grandmother, Sarah SPRINGER, was born on this date in 1762 in Wilmington, Delaware. Sarah parentage is unknown at this time. Sarah married circa 1784 in New Jersey to Nathaniel CHEW, son of Rev. Jesse and Mary (RICHARDS) CHEW. Nathaniel was born in 1765 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. They had 8 children. Nathaniel died July 16, 1841 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Sarah died in 1845.
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My paternal 4th great-grandfather, Joel PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1781. Joel was the son of Deacon John and Sally (JEWETT) PHILBRICK. Joel married in 1808 to Sally FOX. Sally was the daughter of John and Sarah (WORCESTER) FOX. Sally was born August 27, 1788 in Centre Harbor, New Hampshire. They had 10 children and moved to Licking County, Ohio. Sally died 1868 in Johnstown, Licking County, Ohio. Joel died March 1, 1846 in Licking County, Ohio.
My paternal 5th great-grandmother, Sarah SPRINGER, was born on this date in 1762 in Wilmington, Delaware. Sarah parentage is unknown at this time. Sarah married circa 1784 in New Jersey to Nathaniel CHEW, son of Rev. Jesse and Mary (RICHARDS) CHEW. Nathaniel was born in 1765 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. They had 8 children. Nathaniel died July 16, 1841 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Sarah died in 1845.
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Friday, April 23, 2010
Family Milestones: April 23rd
My maternal 4th-great grandmother, Anna WARDLOW, was born on this date in 1816 in Brown County, Ohio. Anna was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (NESBIT) WARDLAW. Anna married September 9, 1834 in Brown County, Ohio to John WRIGHT. John was the son of George and Elizabeth (ROBINS) WRIGHT. John was born November 4, 1814 in Pleasant Township, Brown County, Ohio. They had 6 children and lived out their lives in Brown County, Ohio. John died June 10, 1890 in Brown County, Ohio. Anna died October 4, 1893 in Brown County, Ohio.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Mary NESBIT, married on this date in 1805 to Alexander MARTIN. Mary was the daughter of Samuel and Mary (BERRY) NESBIT, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth NESBIT. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Alexander. Mary was born September 20, 1779 in Virginia. Mary died in 1852. Nothing further is known at this time.
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My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Mary NESBIT, married on this date in 1805 to Alexander MARTIN. Mary was the daughter of Samuel and Mary (BERRY) NESBIT, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth NESBIT. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Alexander. Mary was born September 20, 1779 in Virginia. Mary died in 1852. Nothing further is known at this time.
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Family Milestones: April 22nd
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Albert Orland PIERCE, married on this date in 1884 in Wayne County, Indiana to Sarah S. WILSON. Albert was the son of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE, and the younger brother of my Edmund G. PIERCE. Sarah's parentage is unknown. Albert was born June 2, 1839 in Wayne County, Indiana. Sarah was born May 1844 in Indiana. Albert's 1st wife, Elizabeth Williams PIKE, passed away March 25, 1883 in Wayne County, Indiana. Albert and Sarah lived in Clay Township, Wayne County, Indiana, where Albert was a farmer. Albert was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in Company D, 8th Regiment of Indiana Infantry. Sarah died in 1928. Albert died in 1920. Both are buried in the Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wayne County, Indiana.
My paternal great-granduncle, Arthur Raymond LeMASTERS, married on this date in 1906 in Jay County, Indiana to Maude Gertrude McLAUGHLIN. Arthur was the son of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LeMASTERS Jr., and the younger brother of my Luman Cooper LeMASTERS. Arthur was born December 28, 1885 in Jay County, Indiana. Maude was born September 29, 1888. I do not have her parentage. They lived in Salamonia, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana where Arthur was a farmer. Maude died in 1967. Arthur died December 16, 1971. Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Cornelius KING, married on this date in 1862 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana to Indiana BURKHARDT. Cornelius was the son of William and Sarah (SULLIVAN) KING, and the older brother of my Daniel KING. I do not have Indiana's parentage. Cornelius was born circa 1815 in Indiana. Indiana was born March 24, 1836 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Cornelius' 1st wife, Mary Ann BARNETT, had passed away between 1860 and 1862. Cornelius was a lumber dealer in Center Township, Marion County, Indiana. He and Indiana had 3 children. Indiana died August 11, 1920 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Cornelius died April 6, 1887 in Marion County, Indiana. Both are buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
My paternal 7th-great grandfather, Hans Heinrich CHERDRON, was married on this date in 1727 in Otterberg, Bayern to Anna Maria HERBACH. Hans was the son of Abraham and Anne Margueritte (VIELLARD) CHERDRON. Anna was the daughter of Johann Peter and Anna Maria (________) HERBACH. Hans was born July 8, 1706 in Erlenbach, Bayern. Anna was born July 5, 1705 in Otterberg, Bayern. They immigrated to York County, Pennsylvania. They had at least 1 child. Anna died after 1772 in York County, Pennsylvania. Hans died after 1771 in York County, Pennsylvania. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Belinda ANTONIDES, was born on this date in 1770. Belinda was the daughter of Pieter and Catherine (VANDERVEER) ANTONIDES, and the older sister of my Joannah ANTONIDES. Belinda married Thomas HEGEMAN. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Elijah CHEW, was born on this date in 1790 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Elijah was the son of Nathaniel and Sarah (SPRINGER) CHEW, and the younger brother of my Nathaniel CHEW. Elijah married circa 1810 to Jane DRIVER. Jane was born circa 1794. Jane died after the 1860 census, when the family was living in Mantua Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Elijah died November 4, 1872. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, John Stevens LEMASTERS, was born on this date in 1855 in Jay County, Indiana. John was the son of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS Sr. and the younger brother of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS Jr. John married November 28, 1881 in Jay County, Indiana to Sarah I. WILSON. Sarah was born September 1859 in Indiana, of unknown parentage. They had 7 children and lived in St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. Last known location for them was the 1920 census, where they were living in the 2nd ward of St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska.
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My paternal great-granduncle, Arthur Raymond LeMASTERS, married on this date in 1906 in Jay County, Indiana to Maude Gertrude McLAUGHLIN. Arthur was the son of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LeMASTERS Jr., and the younger brother of my Luman Cooper LeMASTERS. Arthur was born December 28, 1885 in Jay County, Indiana. Maude was born September 29, 1888. I do not have her parentage. They lived in Salamonia, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana where Arthur was a farmer. Maude died in 1967. Arthur died December 16, 1971. Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Cornelius KING, married on this date in 1862 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana to Indiana BURKHARDT. Cornelius was the son of William and Sarah (SULLIVAN) KING, and the older brother of my Daniel KING. I do not have Indiana's parentage. Cornelius was born circa 1815 in Indiana. Indiana was born March 24, 1836 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Cornelius' 1st wife, Mary Ann BARNETT, had passed away between 1860 and 1862. Cornelius was a lumber dealer in Center Township, Marion County, Indiana. He and Indiana had 3 children. Indiana died August 11, 1920 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Cornelius died April 6, 1887 in Marion County, Indiana. Both are buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
My paternal 7th-great grandfather, Hans Heinrich CHERDRON, was married on this date in 1727 in Otterberg, Bayern to Anna Maria HERBACH. Hans was the son of Abraham and Anne Margueritte (VIELLARD) CHERDRON. Anna was the daughter of Johann Peter and Anna Maria (________) HERBACH. Hans was born July 8, 1706 in Erlenbach, Bayern. Anna was born July 5, 1705 in Otterberg, Bayern. They immigrated to York County, Pennsylvania. They had at least 1 child. Anna died after 1772 in York County, Pennsylvania. Hans died after 1771 in York County, Pennsylvania. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Belinda ANTONIDES, was born on this date in 1770. Belinda was the daughter of Pieter and Catherine (VANDERVEER) ANTONIDES, and the older sister of my Joannah ANTONIDES. Belinda married Thomas HEGEMAN. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Elijah CHEW, was born on this date in 1790 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Elijah was the son of Nathaniel and Sarah (SPRINGER) CHEW, and the younger brother of my Nathaniel CHEW. Elijah married circa 1810 to Jane DRIVER. Jane was born circa 1794. Jane died after the 1860 census, when the family was living in Mantua Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Elijah died November 4, 1872. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, John Stevens LEMASTERS, was born on this date in 1855 in Jay County, Indiana. John was the son of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS Sr. and the younger brother of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS Jr. John married November 28, 1881 in Jay County, Indiana to Sarah I. WILSON. Sarah was born September 1859 in Indiana, of unknown parentage. They had 7 children and lived in St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. Last known location for them was the 1920 census, where they were living in the 2nd ward of St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska.
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Clara (Penisten) Pierce (1869-1906)
Clara (PENISTEN) PIERCE (1869-1906), was my maternal 2nd-great grandmother. The PENISTEN/PENNISTEN/PENISTON line has unknown origins, stretching back in New Jersey before the Revolution.
The following facts about Clara's life are known:
Ahnentafel # 54: John PENISTEN (c1839-1908); Indiana>Madison Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 108: George Washington PENISTEN (1813- ); Pike Co., OH>Madison Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 216: Isaac PENISTEN (c1762- ); New Jersey>Pike Co., OH
Ahnentafel # 432: George PENISTEN (c1740 )
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The following facts about Clara's life are known:
- Birth: She was born March 1869 in Indiana, probably Madison County, the daughter of John and Jane Ann (ALDERMAN) PENISTEN.
- Marriage: She married William Francis PIERCE on January 14, 1892 in Madison County, Indiana.
- Census: 1900 - she appears in the household of William F. PIERCE in the Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. She is listed as the mother of 5 children, with 3 still living.
- Death: She died September 26, 1906 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana of diabetes.
- Obituary: Her obituary appeared in the Alexandria-Times Tribune, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
- Burial: She was buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
- Census:1870 - need to locate her in the 1870 census, should be in the John PENISTEN household in Madison County, Indiana.
- Census:1880 - need to locate her in the 1880 census, should be in the John PENISTEN household in Madison County, Indiana
- Death: Need to obtain an official copy of her death certificate from the Madison County, Indiana Health Department
- Obituary: Need to obtain exact date of obituary in the Alexandria Times-Tribune, also need to seek out additional obituaries in local newspapers.
Ahnentafel # 54: John PENISTEN (c1839-1908); Indiana>Madison Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 108: George Washington PENISTEN (1813- ); Pike Co., OH>Madison Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 216: Isaac PENISTEN (c1762- ); New Jersey>Pike Co., OH
Ahnentafel # 432: George PENISTEN (c1740 )
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Family Milestones: April 21st
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Allen WARDLAW, married on this date in 1827 in Brown County, Ohio to Catherine PATTON. Allen was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (NESBIT) WARDLAW, and the older brother of my Anna WARDLOW. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Catherine. Allen was born circa 1800 in Ohio. He was previously married to Sally BROWN Allen died circa 1854. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Hugh WARDLAW, was born on this date in 1794. Hugh was the son of Robert and Janet (DOWNEY) WARDLAW, and the younger brother of my Samuel WARDLAW. Hugh was married on July 13, 1815 in Clermont County, Ohio to Rebecca HIRONS, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (LEVEL) HIRONS. Rebecca was born December 12, 1793. They had 11 children and lived in Brown County, Ohio. Rebecca died March 19, 1871. Hugh died January 24, 1864 in Brown County, Ohio.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Joseph WARDLAW, was born on this date in 1794. Joseph was the son of Robert and Janet (DOWNEY) WARDLAW, and the younger brother of my Samuel WARDLAW. Joseph married Sarah KIMBALL, daughter of Benjamin KIMBALL. Sarah was born May 13, 1804. They had at least 2 children. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 6th-great granduncle, John MAXSON, was born on this date in 1701 in Westerly, Rhode Island. John was the son of John and Judith (CLARKE) MAXSON, and the younger brother of my Bethia and Elizabeth MAXSON. John married September 26, 1724 in Westerly, Rhode Island to Thankful RANDALL, daughter of Matthew and Eleanor (UTTER) RANDALL. Thankful was born circa 1701. They had 10 children. John died 1786 in Washington County, Rhode Island.
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My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Hugh WARDLAW, was born on this date in 1794. Hugh was the son of Robert and Janet (DOWNEY) WARDLAW, and the younger brother of my Samuel WARDLAW. Hugh was married on July 13, 1815 in Clermont County, Ohio to Rebecca HIRONS, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (LEVEL) HIRONS. Rebecca was born December 12, 1793. They had 11 children and lived in Brown County, Ohio. Rebecca died March 19, 1871. Hugh died January 24, 1864 in Brown County, Ohio.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Joseph WARDLAW, was born on this date in 1794. Joseph was the son of Robert and Janet (DOWNEY) WARDLAW, and the younger brother of my Samuel WARDLAW. Joseph married Sarah KIMBALL, daughter of Benjamin KIMBALL. Sarah was born May 13, 1804. They had at least 2 children. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 6th-great granduncle, John MAXSON, was born on this date in 1701 in Westerly, Rhode Island. John was the son of John and Judith (CLARKE) MAXSON, and the younger brother of my Bethia and Elizabeth MAXSON. John married September 26, 1724 in Westerly, Rhode Island to Thankful RANDALL, daughter of Matthew and Eleanor (UTTER) RANDALL. Thankful was born circa 1701. They had 10 children. John died 1786 in Washington County, Rhode Island.
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Wordless Wednesday: Fly/In Cruise/In (2004)
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Family Milestones: April 20th
My paternal great grandaunt Edith Mabel LeMASTERS, married on this date in 1910 in Jay County, Indiana to Henry MEINHOLTZ. Edith was the daughter of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LEMASTERS, and the younger sister of my Luman Cooper LeMASTERS. Edith was born September 24, 1879 in Jay County, Indiana. Henry was born July 9, 1875. They had 4 children and lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Henry died January 20, 1948. Edith died July 27, 1949.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, John Vorhees LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1882 in Farmland, Randolph County, Indiana to Annie E. OLIVER. John was the son of John and Sarah (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON, and the older brother of my Carey Wilson LAMBERTSON. Annie was the daughter of William OLIVER. Annie was born August 1853 in Ohio. John was born August 17, 1833 in Belvidere, Warren County, New Jersey. He was a wagonmaker and carpenter, and served in Company D, 88th Regiment Ohio Infantry during the Civil War. They had 1 son. Annie died May 1, 1901 in Hamilton, Ohio. John died August 30, 1914 in Farmersville, Montgomery County, Ohio.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Adam YOUNG, was born on this date in 1820. Adam was the son of Phillip and Nancy Ann (McLANE) YOUNG, and the younger brother of my Nancy YOUNG. Adam married March 11, 1841 to Mary NOLAND. They had at least one son. Adam died December 10, 1893. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Robert Haines WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1798 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Robert was the son of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON, and the older brother of my Rachel WOOLSTON. Robert married Annette Maris HARRISON. Annette was born in 1801. They had 7 children. Annette died February 20, 1887 in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. Robert died November 20, 1852 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Nothing further is known at this time.
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My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, John Vorhees LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1882 in Farmland, Randolph County, Indiana to Annie E. OLIVER. John was the son of John and Sarah (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON, and the older brother of my Carey Wilson LAMBERTSON. Annie was the daughter of William OLIVER. Annie was born August 1853 in Ohio. John was born August 17, 1833 in Belvidere, Warren County, New Jersey. He was a wagonmaker and carpenter, and served in Company D, 88th Regiment Ohio Infantry during the Civil War. They had 1 son. Annie died May 1, 1901 in Hamilton, Ohio. John died August 30, 1914 in Farmersville, Montgomery County, Ohio.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Adam YOUNG, was born on this date in 1820. Adam was the son of Phillip and Nancy Ann (McLANE) YOUNG, and the younger brother of my Nancy YOUNG. Adam married March 11, 1841 to Mary NOLAND. They had at least one son. Adam died December 10, 1893. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Robert Haines WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1798 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Robert was the son of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON, and the older brother of my Rachel WOOLSTON. Robert married Annette Maris HARRISON. Annette was born in 1801. They had 7 children. Annette died February 20, 1887 in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. Robert died November 20, 1852 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Nothing further is known at this time.
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Tombstone Tuesday: Ralph J. and Ardis E. (LeMaster) Bickel
Ralph J. and Ardis Ellen (LeMASTER) BICKEL are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. Ardis was my 1st cousin once removed.
Ralph J. was born June 12, 1929 in Delaware County, Indiana, the son of Ralph and Esta Mary (PREVOST) BICKEL.
Ardis Ellen was born January 20, 1931 in Cowan, Delaware County, Indiana, the daughter of John Leland and Dortha LeEtta (DeLAUTER) LeMASTER.
Ralph and Ardis were married on December 22, 1950. They had 3 children.
Ralph died February 28, 2008. Ardis died June 20, 1996.
Source: Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), Ralph J. and Ardis E. Bickel marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 26 March 2009.
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Monday, April 19, 2010
Family MIlestones: April 19th
My maternal 4th-great grandparents, John T. BEALS and Mary DAVIS, were married on this date in 1848 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. John was born June 25, 1827 in Clinton County, Ohio, the son of Nathan C. and Elizabeth (CHEW) BEALS. Mary's birth was recorded 9th month, 9th day of 1825 at Holly Spring Monthly Meeting, Randolph County, North Carolina. They had 6 children and lived in Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. John served in the 101st Regiment, Indiana Volunteers where he mustered out as a 1st Lieutenant. Mary died July 18, 1909 in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana. John died September 18, 1917 in Sheridan, Hamilton County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Summit Lawn Cemetery, Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.
My maternal great-grandaunt, Leona D. LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1968 to Joseph CARPENTER. Leona was born August 20, 1904 in Hamilton County, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger sister of my Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON. Joseph was born December 22, 1907 in Windfall, Tipton County, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Myrtle (________) CARPENTER. Leona's first husband, Clarence Everett FETZ, had passed away in 1964. Joseph died April 29, 1968 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Leona died July 12, 1988.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Elizabeth JACOBS, married on this date in 1842 in Wayne County, Ohio, to Joseph NEISWINDER. Elizabeth was the daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the older sister of my Susan JACOBS. Elizabeth was born July 25, 1821 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Joseph. Elizabeth died March 23, 1893. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 7th-great grandmother, Elizabeth SPOFFORD, was born on this date in 1715 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts. Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas and Bethiah (HAZELTINE) SPOFFORD. Elizabeth married December 18, 1734 in Deerfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts to Bennett FIELD, son of John and Mary (BENNETT) FIELD. Bennett was born December 13, 1709 in Deerfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. They had at least 2 children. Bennett died April 6, 1770 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut. Elizabeth died November 20, 1772 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut.
My paternal 4th-great grandmother, Rachel WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1800 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel was the daughter of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON. Rachel married September 11, 1819 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Abel B. WOOLSTON, son of John and Beulah (BRIGGS) WOOLSTON. Abel was born in 1797 in Burlington County, New Jersey. They had 5 children. Abel died January 12, 1834 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel died September 11, 1851 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
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My maternal great-grandaunt, Leona D. LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1968 to Joseph CARPENTER. Leona was born August 20, 1904 in Hamilton County, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger sister of my Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON. Joseph was born December 22, 1907 in Windfall, Tipton County, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Myrtle (________) CARPENTER. Leona's first husband, Clarence Everett FETZ, had passed away in 1964. Joseph died April 29, 1968 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Leona died July 12, 1988.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Elizabeth JACOBS, married on this date in 1842 in Wayne County, Ohio, to Joseph NEISWINDER. Elizabeth was the daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the older sister of my Susan JACOBS. Elizabeth was born July 25, 1821 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Joseph. Elizabeth died March 23, 1893. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 7th-great grandmother, Elizabeth SPOFFORD, was born on this date in 1715 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts. Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas and Bethiah (HAZELTINE) SPOFFORD. Elizabeth married December 18, 1734 in Deerfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts to Bennett FIELD, son of John and Mary (BENNETT) FIELD. Bennett was born December 13, 1709 in Deerfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. They had at least 2 children. Bennett died April 6, 1770 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut. Elizabeth died November 20, 1772 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut.
My paternal 4th-great grandmother, Rachel WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1800 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel was the daughter of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON. Rachel married September 11, 1819 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Abel B. WOOLSTON, son of John and Beulah (BRIGGS) WOOLSTON. Abel was born in 1797 in Burlington County, New Jersey. They had 5 children. Abel died January 12, 1834 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel died September 11, 1851 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
Family Milestones: April 18th
My maternal 2nd-great grandparents, Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON and Pearl May BEALS, were married on this date in 1897 in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana. Charles was born January 25, 1872 in Preble County, Ohio, the son of Carey W. and Clara E. (COOK) LAMBERTSON. Pearl was born May 11, 1878 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana, the daughter of Nathan Thomas and Elizabeth Caroline (POE) BEALS. After their marriage, they lived in the Cicero area before moving to Elwood, Madison County, Indiana circa 1913. They later lived in Greentwon, Howard County, Indiana and Summitville, Madison County, Indiana. Charles was a painter and carpenter by trade. They had 8 children. Charles died May 24, 1958 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Pearl died August 3, 1970 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Cicero Cemetery, Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana.
My paternal 7th-great grandparents, Francis WORCESTER and Abigail CARLTON, were married on this date in 1720. Francis was born June 7, 1698 in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts, the son of Francis and Mary (CHENEY) WORCESTER. I do not have the dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Abigail. They had at least one son. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Nathaniel Derby CHEW, married on this date in 1867 to Margaret H. HEISTAND. Nathaniel was the son of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the older brother of my Mary Keziah CHEW. Margaret's parentage is unknown. Nathaniel was born April 17, 1845 in New Jersey. Margaret was born May 1845 in Ohio. They had 7 children, and lived in Darke County, Ohio, Cass County, Indiana and Lenawee County, Michigan. Nathaniel was a teacher. He served in the 133rd Indiana Infantry during the Civil War. I do not have death information for them. The last record I have is the 1930 census of Lenawee County, Michigan.
My maternal great-granduncle, Edward E. PIERCE, was born on this date in 1900 in Madison County, Indiana. Edward was the son of William Francis and Clara (PENISTEN) PIERCE, and the younger brother of my Edna Muriel PIERCE. Edward died December 23, 1900 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, Edward E. WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1875 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. Edward was the son of Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT, and the younger brother of my John William WRIGHT. Edward married December 25, 1899 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana to Martha Jane STARR, daughter of Mark and Mary (CHITWOOD) STAR. Martha was born May 24, 1878 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. They had 3 daughters. Edward was a motorman on the interurban and a postal custodian. For many years they lived in Whitley County, Indiana. Martha died March 29, 1948 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. Edward died June 7, 1960 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Samuel WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1719 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Samuel was the son of Samuel and Susanna (BUDD) WOOLSTON. Samuel married December 25, 1749 in St. Mary's Church, Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey to Cyllania WOOLSTON, daughter of John and Sarah (POWELL) WOOLSTON. Cyllania was born December 13, 1728. They had 5 children. Cyllania died December 30, 1772 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Samuel died August 4, 1773.
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My paternal 7th-great grandparents, Francis WORCESTER and Abigail CARLTON, were married on this date in 1720. Francis was born June 7, 1698 in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts, the son of Francis and Mary (CHENEY) WORCESTER. I do not have the dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Abigail. They had at least one son. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Nathaniel Derby CHEW, married on this date in 1867 to Margaret H. HEISTAND. Nathaniel was the son of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the older brother of my Mary Keziah CHEW. Margaret's parentage is unknown. Nathaniel was born April 17, 1845 in New Jersey. Margaret was born May 1845 in Ohio. They had 7 children, and lived in Darke County, Ohio, Cass County, Indiana and Lenawee County, Michigan. Nathaniel was a teacher. He served in the 133rd Indiana Infantry during the Civil War. I do not have death information for them. The last record I have is the 1930 census of Lenawee County, Michigan.
My maternal great-granduncle, Edward E. PIERCE, was born on this date in 1900 in Madison County, Indiana. Edward was the son of William Francis and Clara (PENISTEN) PIERCE, and the younger brother of my Edna Muriel PIERCE. Edward died December 23, 1900 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, Edward E. WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1875 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. Edward was the son of Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT, and the younger brother of my John William WRIGHT. Edward married December 25, 1899 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana to Martha Jane STARR, daughter of Mark and Mary (CHITWOOD) STAR. Martha was born May 24, 1878 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. They had 3 daughters. Edward was a motorman on the interurban and a postal custodian. For many years they lived in Whitley County, Indiana. Martha died March 29, 1948 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. Edward died June 7, 1960 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Samuel WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1719 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Samuel was the son of Samuel and Susanna (BUDD) WOOLSTON. Samuel married December 25, 1749 in St. Mary's Church, Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey to Cyllania WOOLSTON, daughter of John and Sarah (POWELL) WOOLSTON. Cyllania was born December 13, 1728. They had 5 children. Cyllania died December 30, 1772 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Samuel died August 4, 1773.
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Saturday, April 17, 2010
Family Milestones: April 17th
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Samuel Pangburn WRIGHT, married on this date in 1845 in Highland County, Ohio to Rebecca Ruth HALL. Samuel was the son of George and Elizabeth (ROBINS) WRIGHT, and the younger brother of my John WRIGHT. Samuel was born September 22, 1816 in Adams County, Ohio. Rebecca was born circa 1825 in Ohio. I do not have her parentage. They raised a family of 6 children in Brown County, Ohio. Samuel died February 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. I do not have Rebecca's date of death.
My maternal 6th-great grandparents, Seth PIERCE and Bethiah FIELD, were married on this date in 1767. Seth was the son of Seth and Elizabeth (NYE) PIERCE. Bethiah was the daughter of Bennett and Elizabeth (SPOFFORD) FIELD. Seth was born September 12, 1744 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Bethiah was born April 8, 1746 in Stafford, Windham County, Connecticut. They had 12 children. Bethiah died September 18, 1807. Seth died 1835 in Homer, Cortland County, New York.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth DAVIS, was born on this date in 1717. Elizabeth was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS, and the older sister of my Thomas William DAVIS. Elizabeth married to William BRAND. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for William. They had 6 children. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal great-granduncle, Henry Leonard WEHRLY, was born on this date in 1875 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. Henry was the son of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, and the younger brother of my Barbara Isabel WEHRLY. Henry married August 23, 1896 to Mamie M. SALISBURY. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Mamie. Henry died July 13, 1924. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Nathaniel Derby CHEW, was born on this date in 1845 in New Jersey. Nathaniel was the son of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the older brother of my Mary Keziah CHEW. Nathaniel married April 18, 1867 to Margaret H. HEISTAND. Margaret was born May 1845 in Ohio. I do not have her parentage. They had 7 children. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Rebecca West CHEW, was born on this date in 1814. Rebecca was the daughter of Rev. Nathaniel and Mary (WEST) CHEW, and the older sister of my Ezekiel Cooper CHEW. Rebecca married December 29, 1831 to Charles LOCK. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Charles. Rebecca died April 10, 1893. Nothing further is known at this time.
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My maternal 6th-great grandparents, Seth PIERCE and Bethiah FIELD, were married on this date in 1767. Seth was the son of Seth and Elizabeth (NYE) PIERCE. Bethiah was the daughter of Bennett and Elizabeth (SPOFFORD) FIELD. Seth was born September 12, 1744 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Bethiah was born April 8, 1746 in Stafford, Windham County, Connecticut. They had 12 children. Bethiah died September 18, 1807. Seth died 1835 in Homer, Cortland County, New York.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth DAVIS, was born on this date in 1717. Elizabeth was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS, and the older sister of my Thomas William DAVIS. Elizabeth married to William BRAND. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for William. They had 6 children. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal great-granduncle, Henry Leonard WEHRLY, was born on this date in 1875 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. Henry was the son of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, and the younger brother of my Barbara Isabel WEHRLY. Henry married August 23, 1896 to Mamie M. SALISBURY. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Mamie. Henry died July 13, 1924. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Nathaniel Derby CHEW, was born on this date in 1845 in New Jersey. Nathaniel was the son of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the older brother of my Mary Keziah CHEW. Nathaniel married April 18, 1867 to Margaret H. HEISTAND. Margaret was born May 1845 in Ohio. I do not have her parentage. They had 7 children. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Rebecca West CHEW, was born on this date in 1814. Rebecca was the daughter of Rev. Nathaniel and Mary (WEST) CHEW, and the older sister of my Ezekiel Cooper CHEW. Rebecca married December 29, 1831 to Charles LOCK. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Charles. Rebecca died April 10, 1893. Nothing further is known at this time.
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Friday, April 16, 2010
Family Milestones: April 16th
My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Henrietta KING, was born on this date in 1851 in Madison County, Indiana. Henrietta was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHAW) KING, and the older sister of my Ellen KING. Henrietta died May 3, 1851 in Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Jacob LEMASTERS, was born on this date in 1845 in Port Jefferson, Shelby County, Ohio. Jacob was the son of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS, and the younger brother of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS Jr. Jacob married December 26, 1867 in Jay County, Indiana to Sarah Ann HALFHILL. Sarah was born November 26, 1844 in Gallia County, Ohio, the daughter of John and Nancy (DARST) HALFHILL. They moved from Jay County, Indiana to Ord, Valley County, Nebraska and raised 10 children. Jacob was a teacher and farmer. Sarah died June 18, 1920 in Ord, Valley County, Nebraska. Jacob died December 15, 1922 in Ord, Valley County, Nebraska.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Phebe Jane LEMASTERS, was born on this date in 1847 in Shelby County, Ohio. Phebe was the daughter of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS, and the younger sister of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS Jr. Phebe married November 13, 1873 in Jay County, Indiana to William R. WILSON. William was born circa 1847. Nothing further is known at this time.
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My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Jacob LEMASTERS, was born on this date in 1845 in Port Jefferson, Shelby County, Ohio. Jacob was the son of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS, and the younger brother of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS Jr. Jacob married December 26, 1867 in Jay County, Indiana to Sarah Ann HALFHILL. Sarah was born November 26, 1844 in Gallia County, Ohio, the daughter of John and Nancy (DARST) HALFHILL. They moved from Jay County, Indiana to Ord, Valley County, Nebraska and raised 10 children. Jacob was a teacher and farmer. Sarah died June 18, 1920 in Ord, Valley County, Nebraska. Jacob died December 15, 1922 in Ord, Valley County, Nebraska.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Phebe Jane LEMASTERS, was born on this date in 1847 in Shelby County, Ohio. Phebe was the daughter of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS, and the younger sister of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS Jr. Phebe married November 13, 1873 in Jay County, Indiana to William R. WILSON. William was born circa 1847. Nothing further is known at this time.
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
Family Milestones: April 15th
My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Lola May LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1905 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Omer A. WHISLER. Lola was the daughter of Carey W. and Clara E. (COOK) LAMBERTSON, and the younger sister of my Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON. Lola was born June 28, 1883 in Hamilton County, Indiana. Omer was born February 13, 1869 in Atlanta, Hamilton County, Indiana, the son of Joseph W. and Mary Francis (PAUL) WHISLER. They had 2 children. Omer died May 22, 1946. Lola died November 26, 1964 in Hamilton County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Arcadia Cemetery, Arcadia, Hamilton County, Indiana.
My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Esther YOUNG, was born on this date in 1800 in Berkeley County, Virginia. Esther was the daughter of Charles and Catherine Elizabeth (KINT) YOUNG, and the younger sister of my Phillip YOUNG. Esther married George MILLER. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage of George. Esther died August 18, 1879 in Shelby County, Ohio. Nothing further is known at this time.
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My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Esther YOUNG, was born on this date in 1800 in Berkeley County, Virginia. Esther was the daughter of Charles and Catherine Elizabeth (KINT) YOUNG, and the younger sister of my Phillip YOUNG. Esther married George MILLER. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage of George. Esther died August 18, 1879 in Shelby County, Ohio. Nothing further is known at this time.
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Serendipity
I had no idea that helping my mother-in-law with her computer could lead to finding a cousin, but that's what happened the other day. While helping her with her computer, I noticed that she had an email from a 'Frank WEHRLY'. When I asked her about it, she told me that he was a classmate of hers who now lived in Florida and they were correspondending about reunion information.
Having a surname like WEHRLY and being from Marion, I wondered if there was a connection to my Jay County branch. There couldn't be that many WEHRLYs in east-central Indiana that weren't related, so I went home and searched in my database for a Frank WEHRLY.
I found one, a first cousin of my grandfather, who would have been about the right age to be this Frank's father. Using Ancestry.com's directory searches, I found the family listed in a Marion, Indiana directory in the 1950s, and emailed my mother-in-law, stating that if her classmate had grown up on Harmon street, etc., then I was sure we were related.
Bingo! It wasn't too long before my inbox had an email from my newly found cousin, Frank, telling me that he would like to meet when he comes back from Florida for the class reunion, and discuss genealogy, etc. Turns out he would be my dad's second cousin, though they've never met, and his mother had previously done some genealogy work. Can't wait to sit down and see what information we can share on this line.
You just never know where you may find a new cousin....
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Having a surname like WEHRLY and being from Marion, I wondered if there was a connection to my Jay County branch. There couldn't be that many WEHRLYs in east-central Indiana that weren't related, so I went home and searched in my database for a Frank WEHRLY.
I found one, a first cousin of my grandfather, who would have been about the right age to be this Frank's father. Using Ancestry.com's directory searches, I found the family listed in a Marion, Indiana directory in the 1950s, and emailed my mother-in-law, stating that if her classmate had grown up on Harmon street, etc., then I was sure we were related.
Bingo! It wasn't too long before my inbox had an email from my newly found cousin, Frank, telling me that he would like to meet when he comes back from Florida for the class reunion, and discuss genealogy, etc. Turns out he would be my dad's second cousin, though they've never met, and his mother had previously done some genealogy work. Can't wait to sit down and see what information we can share on this line.
You just never know where you may find a new cousin....
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Wordless Wednesday: Fly/In Cruise/In (2004)
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Family Milestones: April 13th
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Bela PIERCE, was born on this date in 1792. Bela was the daughter of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my Gordon PIERCE. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 6th-great grandfather, John WRIGHT, was baptized on this date in 1755 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. John was the son of Deacon John and Hannah (FESSENDEN) WRIGHT. John married before 1780 to Sarah FLEMING. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Sarah. They had 9 children and lived in Pennsylvania before moving to Clermont County, Ohio. John died October 15, 1810 in Clermont County, Ohio.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Reuben MOULTON, was born on this date in 1804. Reuben was the son of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the younger sister of my Selah MOULTON. Nothing further is known at this time.
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My maternal 6th-great grandfather, John WRIGHT, was baptized on this date in 1755 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. John was the son of Deacon John and Hannah (FESSENDEN) WRIGHT. John married before 1780 to Sarah FLEMING. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Sarah. They had 9 children and lived in Pennsylvania before moving to Clermont County, Ohio. John died October 15, 1810 in Clermont County, Ohio.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Reuben MOULTON, was born on this date in 1804. Reuben was the son of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the younger sister of my Selah MOULTON. Nothing further is known at this time.
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Tombstone Tuesday: Barbara Lee LeMaster
Barbara Lee (JONES) LeMASTER is buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. Barbara was the wife of my 1st cousin once removed, Francis Duane "Bud" LeMASTER.
Barbara was born December 28, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Lawrence and Hazel (MEAD) JONES.
Francis and Barbara had two children. Barbara was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
Source: Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), Barbara Lee LeMaster marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 26 March 2009.
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Enumerated
Mailed back my 2010 census form today. Since we don't have home delivery, and only have a post office box, the census bureau dropped off forms at the town hall for us to fill out and mail in. Those who don't mail them back within about the next week or so will be scheduled for a personal visit.
With this short form, I wasn't too impressed genealogically from the information it asked. I was surprised to see them ask for the complete birthdate, I would have expected more a month-year type of question like the 1900 census. Nothing about occupation or education level on this short form, either.
The 2010 census seems overly concerned about whether or not we are Hispanic, for some reason. Then there is the concern about race. Always about race in this country.
I made a copy of the form and filed it with my records, also scanned a copy. I did the same thing with the 2000 census, though right now I can't seem to lay my hands on it.
This year they wanted college students to be counted where they are going to school. My stepdaughter told me that no one had visited or sent forms to her school yet. I didn't include her in my count, so I hope that she gets counted. Otherwise, she'll end up being one of those mysteries when her descendants can't find her in 72 years.
I can remember filling out the 2000 census, living in Madison County, Indiana at the time. In the 1990 census, I was a college student in Delaware County, Indiana, living off campus. I remember my roommate and I receiving and filling out the form. I was married that May, and I distinctly remember a census worker visiting our home, so I was probably counted twice. Possibly even a third time, if my parents in Madison County still listed me on their form that year.
This year, it was Grant County, Indiana. In a thirty year period, I've managed to be counted in 3 counties in close proximity, yet someone researching my life 72 years from now would be missing a lot of information if all they went by was where I was on census day. Which makes me realize that for many of my ancestors, it is possible that there is much more to discover between enumerations.
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With this short form, I wasn't too impressed genealogically from the information it asked. I was surprised to see them ask for the complete birthdate, I would have expected more a month-year type of question like the 1900 census. Nothing about occupation or education level on this short form, either.
The 2010 census seems overly concerned about whether or not we are Hispanic, for some reason. Then there is the concern about race. Always about race in this country.
I made a copy of the form and filed it with my records, also scanned a copy. I did the same thing with the 2000 census, though right now I can't seem to lay my hands on it.
This year they wanted college students to be counted where they are going to school. My stepdaughter told me that no one had visited or sent forms to her school yet. I didn't include her in my count, so I hope that she gets counted. Otherwise, she'll end up being one of those mysteries when her descendants can't find her in 72 years.
I can remember filling out the 2000 census, living in Madison County, Indiana at the time. In the 1990 census, I was a college student in Delaware County, Indiana, living off campus. I remember my roommate and I receiving and filling out the form. I was married that May, and I distinctly remember a census worker visiting our home, so I was probably counted twice. Possibly even a third time, if my parents in Madison County still listed me on their form that year.
This year, it was Grant County, Indiana. In a thirty year period, I've managed to be counted in 3 counties in close proximity, yet someone researching my life 72 years from now would be missing a lot of information if all they went by was where I was on census day. Which makes me realize that for many of my ancestors, it is possible that there is much more to discover between enumerations.
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Monday, April 12, 2010
Family Milestones: April 12th
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Amanda GROENENDYKE, married on this date in 1857 in Madison County, Indiana to Edwin Clark Anthony SNYDER. Amanda was the daughter of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE, and the older sister of my Catherine GROENENDYKE. Amanda was born circa 1839. Edwin was born December 10, 1835 in Centre Township, Delaware County, Indiana, the son of John T. and Cynthia S. (GUSTIN) SNYDER. They had 1 son. Amanda died August 20, 1859 in Madison County, Indiana. Edwin died in 1900.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Rachel HAINES, married on this date in 1804 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Japeth BISHOP. Rachel was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES. Rachel was born November 20, 1779 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Japeth was born September 18, 1780 in Burlington County, New Jersey. I do not have his parentage. They had at least 1 child. Japeth died July 18, 1825 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel died October 31, 1849 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Bennett FIELD, was born on this date in 1752 in Mansfield, Connecticut. Bennett was the son of Bennett and Elizabeth (SPOFFORD) FIELD, and the younger brother of my Bethiah FIELD. Bennett married Elizabeth PIERCE, daughter of Seth and Elizabeth (NYE) PIERCE. Elizabeth was born June 2, 1748. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Jane WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1782. Jane was the daughter of John and Sarah (FLEMING) WRIGHT, and the younger sister of my George WRIGHT. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal grandmother, Ruth Pauline HALEY, was born on this date in 1911 in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana. Ruth was the daughter of Eli Weldon and Cora Belle (METZNER) HALEY. Ruth married February 28, 1932 in Jay County, Indiana to Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. Ord was born September 30, 1906 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana, the son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS. They had 6 children. Ord died October 30, 1971 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana. Ruth died February 1, 1990 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.
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My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Rachel HAINES, married on this date in 1804 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Japeth BISHOP. Rachel was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES. Rachel was born November 20, 1779 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Japeth was born September 18, 1780 in Burlington County, New Jersey. I do not have his parentage. They had at least 1 child. Japeth died July 18, 1825 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel died October 31, 1849 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Bennett FIELD, was born on this date in 1752 in Mansfield, Connecticut. Bennett was the son of Bennett and Elizabeth (SPOFFORD) FIELD, and the younger brother of my Bethiah FIELD. Bennett married Elizabeth PIERCE, daughter of Seth and Elizabeth (NYE) PIERCE. Elizabeth was born June 2, 1748. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Jane WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1782. Jane was the daughter of John and Sarah (FLEMING) WRIGHT, and the younger sister of my George WRIGHT. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal grandmother, Ruth Pauline HALEY, was born on this date in 1911 in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana. Ruth was the daughter of Eli Weldon and Cora Belle (METZNER) HALEY. Ruth married February 28, 1932 in Jay County, Indiana to Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. Ord was born September 30, 1906 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana, the son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS. They had 6 children. Ord died October 30, 1971 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana. Ruth died February 1, 1990 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.
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A Lot Can Happen Between The Census
In the 1900 census, my maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Carey W. LAMBERTSON was living in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. By the time the 1910 census rolled around, the family was living in the 2nd ward of the city of Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
I'm not sure why they moved to Elwood, although it could be the fact that two of his older sisters, Sarah LYST (husband John) and Mary SNIVELY (husband Sam) were already living in the area.
I was hoping that city directories could help nail down a more precise date for the arrival of the Carey LAMBERTSON family to Elwood. The Elwood Public Library had a city directory for the year 1907, but no Lambertson entries. The earliest city directory I was able to find that lists Carey LAMBERTSON was the 1916 R.L. Polk & Co. city directory, living at 1906 North F Street in Elwood.
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I'm not sure why they moved to Elwood, although it could be the fact that two of his older sisters, Sarah LYST (husband John) and Mary SNIVELY (husband Sam) were already living in the area.
I was hoping that city directories could help nail down a more precise date for the arrival of the Carey LAMBERTSON family to Elwood. The Elwood Public Library had a city directory for the year 1907, but no Lambertson entries. The earliest city directory I was able to find that lists Carey LAMBERTSON was the 1916 R.L. Polk & Co. city directory, living at 1906 North F Street in Elwood.
1906 North F Street in 2010
Through readings of the city directories of Elwood, I was able to track Carey LAMBERTSON living in this house on North F Street up until his death in 1918. The library had the 1916 directory, which listed the family living there. In addition, I was able to locate newspaper articles stating this was the family residence.
After Carey's death, his grandson, Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON somehow came to posses the home on F Street. I need to research deed records and mortgage records in Madison County, Indiana to find out all of the details. City directories for 1924, 1925, and 1929 list Clemon and his family living at 1906 North F Street. His daughter, my grandmother Bonnie, told my mother about growing up at the F Street house. The house was right behind the city pool where she learned to be a lifeguard. Clemon and family were living in the residence at the time of the 1930 census. City directories for Elwood in 1931, 1933, 1935 and 1938 show Clemon and family at the residence.
Sometime between 1938 and 1940, the family moved to Greentown, Howard County, Indiana. During this time, Clemon was still listed in the city directory of Elwood as being employed by the Sellers cabinet company, but residing in Greentown. Clemon's parents, Charles and Pearl (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, were living in the Greentown area at that time as well. It is assumed that the house on F street was sold out of the family during this time.
Clemon and family came back into Elwood at the close of the war, and the 1945 Elwood city directory lists them at 221 North 12th Street.
221 North 12th Street in 2010
Clemon and family only stayed at this home for a year or so, for by the 1947/48 city directory, the family was living at 717 South A Street. The family appears at 717 South A Street in 1949 and 1952, the last year Clemon was recorded in Elwood. My great-grandmother June had died in 1951, and by 1952 he was remarried to Helen (DUNCAN) FISHER. After that he lived in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
717 South A Street in 2010
Clemon's son, Harold LAMBERTSON begins to show up in the city directories in 1941, where he was living at 1303 South D Street. In the 1945 directory, he is shown living at 902 1/2 South Anderson Street, but is listed as being away in the Army (actually, he was in the Navy). Harold is back at 1303 South D Street in the 1947/48, 1949, 1952, 1957, 1959, 1964, 1969, and 1972 directories for Elwood. I hadn't continued into searching the phone directories, but I know he lived there for many more years.
1303 South D Street in 2010
There was a previous house that stood in front of where the house in this photograph stands. I remember helping haul away some of the bricks from the old house that once stood there.
Clemon's other son, Floyd LAMBERTSON, shows up in the Elwood city directory in 1947/48 and 1949 at 902 South B Street. From 1950 on, he was listed living in nearby Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana at 618 West Adams.
I have since visited the Elwood library many times over the past few weeks, trying to track the members of my LAMBERTSON family down and watching with interest as they change jobs and residences through the years. Ancestry.com also has recently placed many U.S. directories online which can help fill in the gap between the census years.
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
Sentimental Sunday: More Easter Memories
Last week, I posted about my mother's recollections of Easter. This week, I had the opportunity to ask my dad to share some of his memories.
How did your family celebrate Easter?
I remember having Easter egg hunts around the house. The eggs had candy in them.
We would have Easter dinner out at Vera's house. [Clarence & Vera (Haley) Stuber]
Usually we got new clothes for Sunday School.
Where did you go to church?
I remember going to church at Collett, and then later at the People's Mission in Portland on Main Street.
Easter was the time of year to get new shoes, etc.
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How did your family celebrate Easter?
I remember having Easter egg hunts around the house. The eggs had candy in them.
We would have Easter dinner out at Vera's house. [Clarence & Vera (Haley) Stuber]
Usually we got new clothes for Sunday School.
Where did you go to church?
I remember going to church at Collett, and then later at the People's Mission in Portland on Main Street.
Easter was the time of year to get new shoes, etc.
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Family Milestones: April 11th
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Catherine SHIRK, was married on this date in 1779 to Joseph BAER. Catherine was the daughter of Ulrich and Anna (SWARR) SCHERCH, and the older sister of my David SHIRK. I do not have dates of birth or death for Catherine. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Joseph. Nothing further known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Joseph W. WRIGHT, married on this date in 1891 in Madison County, Indiana to Dorothy PALMER. Joseph's first wife, Rebecca HEATON, had died in 1890. Dorothy was born June 1837 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of George and Mary (________) PALMER. Joseph was born April 1838 in Brown County, Ohio, the son of John and Anna (WARDLOW) WRIGHT. They lived in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Joseph died September 16, 1919 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Dorothy died March 4, 1926 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Abigail OSBORNE, married on this date in 1776 in Guilford County, North Carolina to William WAY. Abigail was the daughter of Matthew and Mary (REYNOLDS) OSBORNE, and the older sister of my Lydia OSBORNE. Abigail's birth was recorded in 1756, 9th month, 26th day at New Garden Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for William. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Caroline Bishop CHEW, was born on this date in 1854 in Delisle, Ohio. Caroline was the daughter of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the younger sister of my Mary Keziah CHEW. Caroline married Frederic E. WHITACRE. Fred was born circa 1850 in Ohio. They had 5 children and lived in Darke County, Ohio. Caroline died October 1, 1920.
My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Jacob ERB, was born on this date in 1724 in Surrey Canton, Bern, Switzerland. Jacob was the son of Nicholas and Catherine (________) ERB. Jacob married Magdalene SCHRANTZ. Magdalene was born in 1731. I do not have her parentage. They had 7 children and lived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Magdalene died in 1809. Jacob died December 20, 1810 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Both are buried in the Erb Cemetery, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
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My maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Joseph W. WRIGHT, married on this date in 1891 in Madison County, Indiana to Dorothy PALMER. Joseph's first wife, Rebecca HEATON, had died in 1890. Dorothy was born June 1837 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of George and Mary (________) PALMER. Joseph was born April 1838 in Brown County, Ohio, the son of John and Anna (WARDLOW) WRIGHT. They lived in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Joseph died September 16, 1919 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Dorothy died March 4, 1926 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Abigail OSBORNE, married on this date in 1776 in Guilford County, North Carolina to William WAY. Abigail was the daughter of Matthew and Mary (REYNOLDS) OSBORNE, and the older sister of my Lydia OSBORNE. Abigail's birth was recorded in 1756, 9th month, 26th day at New Garden Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for William. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Caroline Bishop CHEW, was born on this date in 1854 in Delisle, Ohio. Caroline was the daughter of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the younger sister of my Mary Keziah CHEW. Caroline married Frederic E. WHITACRE. Fred was born circa 1850 in Ohio. They had 5 children and lived in Darke County, Ohio. Caroline died October 1, 1920.
My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Jacob ERB, was born on this date in 1724 in Surrey Canton, Bern, Switzerland. Jacob was the son of Nicholas and Catherine (________) ERB. Jacob married Magdalene SCHRANTZ. Magdalene was born in 1731. I do not have her parentage. They had 7 children and lived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Magdalene died in 1809. Jacob died December 20, 1810 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Both are buried in the Erb Cemetery, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
My New Avatar
I had no idea that my new avatar would garner such a positive response. I was getting tired of the same old photograph on my blog, my Facebook and Twitter pages, and decided to do something different. . On Twitter, @maineroots and @A_CAIN were quick to comment on my new avatar, including the nice mutton chops!
The photograph is of my paternal 3rd-great grandfather, Dr. Ezekiel Cooper CHEW (1822-1888), one of my more intriguing ancestors. A medical doctor, he also practiced law and lived in Darke County, Ohio and Jay and St. Joseph County, Indiana. He managed to have three wives and 16 children, which I'm still working on tracking down. I like this photograph because he looks a bit like my dad.
The avatar was taken from a photograph that currently hangs at the Marshall County Historical Society Museum in Plymouth, Indiana. A fellow researcher was nice enough to snap a picture for me several years ago. One of my goals is to make a trip there to see what other CHEW family information they might have.
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Surname Saturday: Roof
The ROOF surname is in Eileen's maternal line. The origins of the surname are not yet known.
Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 49: Frances ROOF (unk-1840). Frances is believed to have been born in Botetourt County, Virginia. She married before 1823 in Botetourt County, Virginia to Solomon PEFLEY (1798-1879). Solomon was born January 10, 1798 in Botetourt County, Virginia, the son of Henry and Susan (BORNDRAGAR) PEFLEY. They had 7 children together. Frances died 1840 in Preble County, Ohio. Solomon remarried to Hannah HOOVER and moved to Wabash County, Indiana, where he died June 9, 1879.
The information on Frances comes from "The Peffley, Peffly, Pefley Families in America, A historical and genealogical record of the Peffley, Peffly and Pefley families from 1729-1938", published in 1938, By May Miller Frost and Clarence Earl Frost.
This is another line that has much to be researched and discovered.
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Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 49: Frances ROOF (unk-1840). Frances is believed to have been born in Botetourt County, Virginia. She married before 1823 in Botetourt County, Virginia to Solomon PEFLEY (1798-1879). Solomon was born January 10, 1798 in Botetourt County, Virginia, the son of Henry and Susan (BORNDRAGAR) PEFLEY. They had 7 children together. Frances died 1840 in Preble County, Ohio. Solomon remarried to Hannah HOOVER and moved to Wabash County, Indiana, where he died June 9, 1879.
The information on Frances comes from "The Peffley, Peffly, Pefley Families in America, A historical and genealogical record of the Peffley, Peffly and Pefley families from 1729-1938", published in 1938, By May Miller Frost and Clarence Earl Frost.
This is another line that has much to be researched and discovered.
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Family Milestones: April 10th
My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Frances HAINES, married on this date in 1776 in Burlington County, New Jersey to John HILLIER. Frances was the daughter of Jeremiah and Hannah (BONNELL) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Robert HAINES. Frances was born October 10, 1746 in Burlington County, New Jersey. John was born April 19, 1744, the son of Edward and Sarah (HAINES) HILLIER. They had 6 children. John died November 11, 1790. Frances died August 22, 1822 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
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Friday, April 09, 2010
Family Milestones: April 9th
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, William OSBORNE, was married on this date in 1788 in Guilford County, North Carolina to Anna MACY. William was the son of Matthew and Mary (REYNOLDS) OSBORNE, and the older brother of my Lydia OSBORNE. William's birth was recorded in 1764, 11th month, 27th day at New Garden Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage of Anna. They had 11 children. William died February 23, 1850 in Guilford County, North Carolina.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Catherine PETRY, was born on this date in 1790 in York York County, Pennsylvania. Catherine was the daughter of George and Maria Catharina (KALTREIDER) PETRY, and the older sister of my Barbara PETRY. Catherine married March 27, 1810 to George MILLER. George was born March 30, 1786 in Mannheim Township, York County, Pennsylvania. They had 7 children. George died August 29, 1825 in York County, Pennsylvania. Catherine died August 9, 1881 in Preble County, Ohio.
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My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Catherine PETRY, was born on this date in 1790 in York York County, Pennsylvania. Catherine was the daughter of George and Maria Catharina (KALTREIDER) PETRY, and the older sister of my Barbara PETRY. Catherine married March 27, 1810 to George MILLER. George was born March 30, 1786 in Mannheim Township, York County, Pennsylvania. They had 7 children. George died August 29, 1825 in York County, Pennsylvania. Catherine died August 9, 1881 in Preble County, Ohio.
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Thursday, April 08, 2010
Family Milestones: April 8th
My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Sarah JACOBS, married on this date in 1830 in Brown County, Ohio to James JOHNSTON. Sarah was the daughter of James Thomas and Isabella (FEILY) JACOBS, and the older sister of my Elizabeth JACOBS. Sarah was born April 2, 1810 in Adams County, Ohio. I do not have dates of birth or death for James, nor his parentage. Sarah died July 30, 1870 in Brown County, Ohio. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Abraham GROENENDYKE, was born on this date in 1785 in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Abraham was the son of Johannes and Sarah Ann (LAKE) GROENENDYKE, and the younger brother of my Nicholas GROENENDYKE. Abraham married Hannah COLEMAN. I do not have dates of birth or death for Hannah, nor her parentage. They had at least 1 son. Abraham died after 1785. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 6th-great grandmother, Bethiah FIELD, was born on this date in Stafford, Windham County, Connecticut. Bethiah was the daughter of Bennett and Elizabeth (SPOFFORD) FIELD. Bethiah married April 17, 1767 to Seth PIERCE. Seth was the son of Seth and Elizabeth (NYE) PIERCE. Seth was born September 12, 1744 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. They raised a family of 12 children. Seth died in 1835 in Homer, Cortland County, New York. Bethiah died September 18, 1807.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Vincentius ANTONIDES, was born on this date in 1722. Vincentius was the son of Johannis and Johanna (KOUWENHOVEN) ANTONIDES, and the older brother of my Pieter ANTONIDES. Vincentius married October 25, 1745 to Antje BENNUM. I do not have a birth date for Antje, nor her parentage. They had 6 children. Antje died October 1, 1783. Vincentius died in 1802. Nothing further is known at this time.
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My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Abraham GROENENDYKE, was born on this date in 1785 in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Abraham was the son of Johannes and Sarah Ann (LAKE) GROENENDYKE, and the younger brother of my Nicholas GROENENDYKE. Abraham married Hannah COLEMAN. I do not have dates of birth or death for Hannah, nor her parentage. They had at least 1 son. Abraham died after 1785. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 6th-great grandmother, Bethiah FIELD, was born on this date in Stafford, Windham County, Connecticut. Bethiah was the daughter of Bennett and Elizabeth (SPOFFORD) FIELD. Bethiah married April 17, 1767 to Seth PIERCE. Seth was the son of Seth and Elizabeth (NYE) PIERCE. Seth was born September 12, 1744 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. They raised a family of 12 children. Seth died in 1835 in Homer, Cortland County, New York. Bethiah died September 18, 1807.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Vincentius ANTONIDES, was born on this date in 1722. Vincentius was the son of Johannis and Johanna (KOUWENHOVEN) ANTONIDES, and the older brother of my Pieter ANTONIDES. Vincentius married October 25, 1745 to Antje BENNUM. I do not have a birth date for Antje, nor her parentage. They had 6 children. Antje died October 1, 1783. Vincentius died in 1802. Nothing further is known at this time.
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Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Location Errors
I'm always grateful when someone sees my database and contacts me, even if it is to make a correction. Jack Howell contacted me about the death location I had at Rootsweb for David McPheeters, which I had placed as 1784 in Botetourt County, Kentucky.
Obviously, there is no such place as Botetourt County, Kentucky. If he died in Botetourt County, then it had to be in Virginia. If he really died in Kentucky in 1784, the death must have taken place in one of the 3 counties formed in 1780 out of Kentucky County, Virginia : Fayette, Jefferson, or Lincoln.
My source for his death date was a genealogy compiled by Helen Rice McPheeters. Unfortunately, I don't have access right now to this book to look and see where the error lies.Either I wrote the information down incorrectly from the book, or it is cited incorrectly in the book. Right now I'm leaning towards my error!
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Obviously, there is no such place as Botetourt County, Kentucky. If he died in Botetourt County, then it had to be in Virginia. If he really died in Kentucky in 1784, the death must have taken place in one of the 3 counties formed in 1780 out of Kentucky County, Virginia : Fayette, Jefferson, or Lincoln.
My source for his death date was a genealogy compiled by Helen Rice McPheeters. Unfortunately, I don't have access right now to this book to look and see where the error lies.Either I wrote the information down incorrectly from the book, or it is cited incorrectly in the book. Right now I'm leaning towards my error!
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Ancestor Approved
I'm honored to have been awarded the 'Ancestor Approved' award by Theresa at Tangled Trees and Julie at GenBlog. Now I have to pass it on to others in the geneablogger community, as well as list 10 things that have surprised, humbled or enlightened me through my genealogical research.
Surprised:
1. By how much there still is to learn about my family, even after all these years of working on my genealogy.
2. To find out that I'm my own cousin several times over - I'm a victim of pedigree collapse.
3. That so many 'skeletons' aren't so bad when seen in the light of today. People are people, the really interesting ones make the newspapers!
Humbled:
4. By the courage of my ancestors who made the decision to journey to a new world - whether to escape persecution, seek fortune or simply start anew.
5. To find that so many others are willing to help share their research expertise and go the 'extra mile' to help out a fellow genealogist.
6. The sacrifices made by those who served in times of war to protect our freedoms or to ensure that others had the same chances.
Enlightened:
7. To find out that I had a Mayflower ancestor - Stephen Hopkins (still need to 'prove' it)
8. With a desire to gain knowledge of the history of the times my ancestors lived, whether it be colonial days or Civil War
9. To find that I'm not the only one out there - there is a great community of geneabloggers on the Internet, each with their own story to tell.
10. By the fact that no piece of evidence should be overlooked, and that the case is never closed on a genealogical conclusion!
10 Geneablogs Who Do Their Ancestors Proud:
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