For this edition of Surname Saturday, I'm going to list out the first six generations of my family tree in hopes of making a connection. Many times people find my blog through Google searches, and I'm hoping to reach some more cousins. If you are related to any of these families, I'd love to hear from you!
Generation 1
1. ME
Generation 2
2. DAD
3. MOM
Generation 3
4. ORD WEHRLY LeMASTER : born 30 Sep 1906 in Salamonia, Jay Co., Indiana; married 21 February 1932 in Portland, Jay Co., Indiana; died 30 Oct 1971 in Blufton, Wells Co., Indiana.
5. RUTH PAULINE HALEY : born 12 Apr 1911 in Noble Twp., Jay Co., Indiana; died 1 Feb 1990 in Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana.
6. WILLIAM LEE WRIGHT : born 1 Dec 1919 in Monroe Twp., Madison Co., Indiana; married 7 Jun 1941 in Alexandria, Madison Co., Indiana; died 9 Jul 1973 in Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.
7. BONNIE MAE LAMBERTSON : born 18 Feb 1924 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana; died 9 Apr 1984 in Monroe Twp., Madison Co., Indiana.
Generation 4
8. LUMAN COOPER LeMASTERS : born 27 May 1867 in Jay Co., Indiana; married 11 Nov 1886; died 11 Feb 1933 in Madison Twp., Jay Co., Indiana.
9. BARBARA ISABEL WEHRLY : born 14 Mar 1869 in Madison Twp., Jay Co., Indiana; died 6 Feb 1930 in Union City, Randolph Co., Indiana.
10. ELI WELDON HALEY : born 24 Mar 1866 in Erie Co., Ohio; married 21 Jul 1888 in Jay Co., Indiana; died 14 Jul 1957 in Madison Twp., Jay Co., Indiana.
11. CORA BELLE METZNER : born 21 Aug 1868 in Jay Co., Indiana; died 28 Apr 1955 in Madison Twp., Jay Co., Indiana.
12. VIRGIL LEE WRIGHT : born 6 Jul 1894 in Orestes, Madison Co., Indiana; married 19 Jun 1915 in Alexandria, Madison Co., Indiana; died 25 Mar 1972 in Alexandria, Madison Co., Indiana.
13. EDNA MURIEL PIERCE : born 16 Feb 1897 in Alexandria, Madison Co., Indiana; died 3 Mar 1968 in Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.
14. CLEMON BEALS LAMBERTSON : born 27 Oct 1898 in Cicero, Hamilton Co., Indiana; married 28 Jun 1917 in Monroe Co., Indiana; died 18 Mar 1994 in Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.
15. JUNE KIRK DAVIS (GILLILAND) : born 11 Jun 1898 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana; died 20 Mar 1951 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.
Generation 5
16. LUMAN WALKER LEMASTERS JR : born 19 Oct 1842 in Shelby Co., Ohio; married 2 Oct 1864 in Versailles, Darke Co., Ohio; died 18 Nov 1931 in Salamonia, Jay Co., Indiana.
17. MARY KEZIAH CHEW : born 13 Feb 1847 in Mt. Holly, Burlington Co., New Jersey; died 22 Feb 1927 in Salamonia, Jay Co., Indiana.
18. WILLIAM P. WEHRLY : born 2 Nov 1845 in Preble Co., Ohio; married 4 Aug 1866 in Jay Co., Indiana; died 14 Jun 1909 in Madison Twp., Jay Co., Indiana.
19. OLIVE JANE SMITH : born 23 Jun 1846 in Cass Co., Michigan; died 6 Jan 1913 in Portland, Jay Co., Indiana.
20. GEORGE WASHINGTON HALEY : born 16 May 1840 in Hardin Co., Ohio; married 14 Oct 1862 in Ashland Co., Ohio; died 3 Dec 1892 in Jay Co., Indiana.
21. MARY JANE SHERICK : born 13 Jan 1844 in Ashland Co., Ohio; 15 Jan 1916 in Noble Twp., Jay Co., Indiana.
22. JOHN ADAM METZNER : born 23 Aug 1840 in Licking Co., Ohio; married 13 Nov 1864 in Jay Co., Indiana; died 4 Dec 1895 in Westchester, Jay Co., Indiana.
23. CLARA MOULTON : born 30 Sep 1843 in Licking Co., Ohio; died 2 Jul 1899 in Westchester, Jay Co., Indiana.
24. JOHN WILLIAM WRIGHT : born 21 Feb 1860 in Brown Co., Ohio; married 13 May 1888 in Madison Co., Indiana; died 5 Jun 1945 in Monroe Twp., Madison Co., Indiana.
25. ELLEN KING : born 24 Aug 1868 in Frankton, Madison Co., Indiana; died 24 Dec 1913 in Monroe Twp., Madison Co., Indiana.
26. WILLIAM FRANCIS PIERCE : born 10 Jul 1865 in Frankton, Madison Co., Indiana; married 14 Jan 1892 in Madison Co., Indiana; died 21 Sep 1950 in Alexandria, Madison Co., Indiana.
27. CLARA A. PENISTEN : born March 1869 in Madison Co., Indiana; died 26 Sep 1906 in Lafayette Twp., Madison Co., Indiana.
28. CHARLES WILSON LAMBERTSON : born 25 Jan 1872 in Preble Co., Ohio; married 18 Apr 1897 in Cicero, Hamilton Co., Indiana; died 24 May 1858 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.
29. PEARL MAY BEALS : born 11 May 1878 in Westfield, Hamilton Co., Indiana; died 3 Aug 1970 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.
30. unknown
31. IDA DAVIS : born 2 Jul 1874 in Owen Co., Indiana; died 2 Aug 1900 in Clay Twp., Owen Co., Indiana.
Generation 6
32. LUMAN WALKER LEMASTERS SR. : born 11 Mar 1808 in Mason Co., Virginia (West Virginia); married 19 Jan 1832 in Shelby Co., Ohio; died 15 Apr 1888 in Jay Co., Indiana.
33. NANCY YOUNG : born 2 Jun 1812 in Pickaway Co., Ohio; died 26 Aug 1904 in Salamonia, Jay Co., Indiana.
34. EZEKIEL COOPER CHEW : born 17 Jan 1822 in Gloucester Co., New Jersey; married 29 Dec 1842 in New Jersey; died 27 Aug 1888 in St. Joseph Co., Indiana.
35. CAROLINE BISHOP WOOLSTON : born 6 Feb 1826 in Vincentown, Burlington Co., New Jersey; died 27 Feb 1879 in Rossburg, Darke Co., Ohio.
36. JOHANNES "John S." WEHRLY : born 4 Jun 1802 in York Co., Pennsylvania; married 1821 Stark Co., Ohio; died 10 Nov 1876 in Salamonia, Jay Co., Indiana.
37. BARBARA PETRY : born 28 May 1802 in York Co., Pennsylvania; died 27 Aug 1880 in Salamonia, Jay Co., Indiana.
38. WILLIAM P. SMITH : born 25 Jul 1815 in Clark Co., Ohio; married 5 Oct 1836 in Clark Co., Ohio; died 19 Apr 1894 in Salamonia, Jay Co., Indiana.
39. PRUDENCE MAXSON : born 15 Jun 1817 in Greene Co., Ohio; 22 Feb 1890 in Salamonia, Jay Co., Indiana.
40. GEORGE J. HALEY : born 14 Dec 1814 in Basel, Switzerland; married 1 Jan 1835 in Hardin Co., Ohio; died 27 Feb 1888 in Huron Twp., Erie Co., Ohio.
41. RACHEL H. GARY : born 25 Mar 1816 in Fairfield Co., Ohio; died 25 Nov 1897 in Erie Co.,Ohio.
42. DAVID SHERICK : born 18 Oct 1823 in York Co., Pennsylvania; married 23 Mar 1843 in Wayne Co., Ohio; died 30 Sep 1914 in Ashland, Ashland Co., Ohio.
43. SUSAN JACOBS : born 18 Aug 1825 in Warrington Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania; died 24 Feb 1864 in Mifflin Twp., Ashland Co.,Ohio.
44. JOHN METZNER : born 2 Oct 1805 in Saxony; married 16 Nov 1839 in Newark, Licking Co., Ohio; died 10 Jan 1888 in Jay Co., Indiana.
45. CATHARINE YOUNG : born 19 Jul 1819 in France; died 22 Jun 1910 in Rome City, Noble Co., Indiana.
46. ALBERT MOULTON : born 10 May 1819 in Rutland Co., Vermont; married before 1843; died 18 May 1864 (California?).
47. EMELINE PHILBRICK : born 29 May 1817 in Johnstown, Licking Co., Ohio; 16 Jan 1881.
48. JOSEPH W. WRIGHT : born Apr 1838 in Brown Co., Ohio; married 1 Nov 1857 in Schuyler Co., Missouri; died 16 Sep 1919 in Monroe Twp., Madison Co., Indiana.
49. REBECCA ANN HEATON : born 1841 in Brown Co., Ohio; died 25 Mar 1890 Monroe Twp., Madison Co., Indiana.
50. DANIEL KING : born 3 Sep 1820 in Ohio; married 5 Dec 1847 in Madison Co.,Indiana; died 24 Feb 1876 in Frankton, Madison Co., Indiana.
51. ELIZABETH SHAW : born Oct 1827 in Ohio; died 10 Oct 1900 in Frankton, Madison Co., Indiana.
52. EDMUND G. PIERCE : born 30 Apr 1837 in Wayne Co., Indiana; married 5 May 1864 in Madison Co., Indiana; died 8 Jan 1875 in Madison Co., Indiana.
53. CATHERINE GROENENDYKE : born 4 Feb 1843 in Madison Co., Indiana; died 10 Dec 1913 in Lafayette Twp., Madison Co., Indiana.
54. JOHN PENSITEN : born circa 1839 in Indiana; married circa 1868 in Indiana; died 10 Mar 1908 in Madison Co., Indiana.
55. JANE ANN ALDERMAN : born circa 1843 in Indiana; died 8 Apr 1919 in Alexandria, Madison Co., Indiana.
56. CAREY W. LAMBERTSON : born 29 Apr 1847 in Butler Co., Ohio; married 1 Oct 1869 in Butler Co., Ohio; died 18 March 1919 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.
57. CLARA E. COOK : born 16 Nov 1848 in Ohio; died 23 Jan 1943 in Atlanta, Hamilton Co., Indiana.
58. NATHAN THOMAS BEALS : born 7 Feb 1856 in Westfield, Hamilton Co., Indiana; married 26 Sep 1876 in Hamilton Co., Indiana; died 16 Feb 1915 in Leola, Grant Co., Arkansas.
59. ELIZABETH CAROLINE POE : born 26 Sep 1856 in Morgan Co., Indiana; died 27 Sep 1935 in Howard Co., Indiana.
62. JAMES AUSTIN DAVIS : born circa 1850 in Indiana; married 2 Jul 1873 in Monroe Co., Indiana; died 12 Jun 1909 in Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana.
63. MARY ELLEN SWAFFORD : born 30 Aug 1854 in Monroe Co., Indiana; died 28 Jan 1932 Monroe Co., Indiana.
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Saturday, August 29, 2015
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Administration Docket, Henry Wherley, 1846, Tuscarawas County, Ohio
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| "Ohio, Probate Records, 1789-1996," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-31213-26339-60?cc=1992421&wc=S2CN-ZNR:266417001,266437201 : accessed 22 August 2015), Tuscarawas > Administration dockets 1817-1857 vol 1-3 > image 390 of 486; county courthouses, Ohio |
Searching at FamilySearch through Ohio Probate records, I located the Administration Docket for my paternal 4th-great grandfather, Henry Wherely, who died in 1846 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
The record lists the estate case number as 848A and the administrator as Samuel Shawver. I'm not sure at this point what the relationship is between Shawver and the Wherley families.
April 1846 - Letters issued. Bond $500.00 - Henry Wherley & Phillip Datts, security - George Bugher, Daniel Brideman, John Yingling, appraisers.
May 6, 1846 - Bond filed & letters issued
June 26, 1846 - Appraisement & sale bill filed and recorded.
March 24, 1848 - Final account filed.
Aug. term 1848 - Account passed & recorded.
The record gives some book and page references to where these records are filed. I will be continuing to search the court records at FamilySearch to see if I can locate the additional information about Henry's estate.
Henry was 70 years old when he died on January 15, 1846 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Death Record : Christena Wherley, 1872, Tuscarawas County, Ohio
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| "Ohio, County Death Records, 1840-2001," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F6JC-STG : accessed 22 August 2015), Christena Wherley, 19 Dec 1872; citing Death, Jefferson Township, Tuscarawas, Ohio, United States, source ID v 1a p 571, County courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 890,361. |
The record was not recorded until June 9, 1873. It lists her name as Wherley, Christena, a resident of Jefferson Township, who died December 19, 1872, aged 98 years. The cause of death was unknown. She was a female, white and widowed. Her parents names were unknown, and place of birth was listed as Ohio (other records suggest Pennsylvania). The place of death was Jefferson Township, and she had no occupation. The name of the undertaker was unknown.
The family surname variations make this one an interesting one to search, with Wehrly, Wehrley, Wherly, Wherley being just a few of the examples I'm finding.
I do not know what cemetery she is buried in. I tried to locate a memorial at FindAGrave and was unable to find one for her. Her husband was buried at Stone Creek Cemetery in Tuscarawas County.
If you are related or have any additional information and or corrections, I would love to hear from you.
Monday, August 17, 2015
Marriage Record: Robert F. Gilliland to Mary Davis, Owen County, Indiana, 1884
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| "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XXFV-S4Q : accessed 15 August 2015), Robert Gilliland and Mary Davis, 15 Nov 1884; citing Owen, Indiana, United States, county clerk offices, Indiana; FHL microfilm . |
Mary was the daughter of Peter Kirkpatrick and Mary Ann (Crockett) Swafford. Robert was the son of William John and Margaret Ann (Wilson) Gilliland. Both had been previously married. Robert was previously married to Sarah Kellar in 1879 in Monroe County, Indiana. Mary was previously married to James Austin Davis in 1873 in Monroe County, Indiana. Both of these earlier marriages ended in divorce, though I've not yet discovered the records.
I'm not aware of any children that Robert had with Sarah Kellar, but Mary and James Austin Davis had two daughters, Ida (b. 1874) and Delia (b.1877). Together, Robert and Mary had two children, William Everett Gillilland (b. 1885) and Mary Florence Gilliland (b. 1887).
Later, Robert and Mary helped raise the orphaned daughters of Ida, Pansy and June (my great-grandmother).
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Surname Saturday : Cheney
The CHENEY surname is in my maternal line. The origins of the surname are English. I have not yet made a connection to my other Cheney lines, and much more research is needed.
Ahnentafel # 1529 : Mary Cheney (1671- ). Mary was born September 2, 1671. She married Francis Worcester ( -1717). Francis birth date is unknown at this time. They lived in Essex County, Massachusetts. Francis died December 17, 1717. Mary's death date is unknown.
Ahnentafel # 3058 : Peter Cheney (c1639- ). Peter was born circa 1639 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He married Hannah Noyes. Nothing further is known at this point.
Ahnentafel # 6116 : John Cheney ( -1666). John married Martha ______. John died July 28, 1666. Nothing further known.
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Ahnentafel # 1529 : Mary Cheney (1671- ). Mary was born September 2, 1671. She married Francis Worcester ( -1717). Francis birth date is unknown at this time. They lived in Essex County, Massachusetts. Francis died December 17, 1717. Mary's death date is unknown.
Ahnentafel # 3058 : Peter Cheney (c1639- ). Peter was born circa 1639 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He married Hannah Noyes. Nothing further is known at this point.
Ahnentafel # 6116 : John Cheney ( -1666). John married Martha ______. John died July 28, 1666. Nothing further known.
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Friday, August 14, 2015
Old Cousin Bait is Still Cousin Bait
You never know when "cousin bait" might be effective. This week I received an email from a fellow Groendyke/Groenendyke researcher that stated the following:
This is a family line that I'm not aware of many others researching, so I'm hopeful that we can expand on each other's research.
Old cousin bait never gets stale, it's like a fine wine, better with age!
I saw an old sept 15 1998 RootsWeb request from yourself for descendants of James Groenendyke and Barbara Buck . I will not go much further as this was an old request and I do not know if you are still out there.I'm so glad that I posted to RootsWeb back in 1998 and also glad that this cousin had the persistence to find me and reach out. Now that we have each other's email addresses, we can begin to share information.
This is a family line that I'm not aware of many others researching, so I'm hopeful that we can expand on each other's research.
Old cousin bait never gets stale, it's like a fine wine, better with age!
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Shaky Leaves : Anna L. (Wright) Vinson (1864-1914)
Anna L. (Wright) Vinson (1864-1914) was my maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, the daughter of Joseph and Rebecca (Heaton) Wright. She was married to Albert Morris "Ab" Vinson (1858-1921). Ancestry.com is currently showing 4 hints for her in my LeMaster and Allied Families Member Tree.
In the 1910 census, Anna was living in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana with her husband Albert, who was a deputy sheriff. Also in the household was Anna's brother, Jesse, and a boarder, Addie Hughs, who was laid off from the paper mill.
In the 1880 census, Anna was living in the Joseph Wright household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana as a 16 year old student.
This matches the death date I have for Anna, and provides the book and page number so I can obtain a copy of her death certificate. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for a future research trip.
One of the hints is a link to Anna's memorial page at the FindAGrave website, which I created and maintain. Anna is buried in the IOOF Cemetery in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
In the 1910 census, Anna was living in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana with her husband Albert, who was a deputy sheriff. Also in the household was Anna's brother, Jesse, and a boarder, Addie Hughs, who was laid off from the paper mill.
In the 1880 census, Anna was living in the Joseph Wright household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana as a 16 year old student.
While neither of these 'hints' were new facts to my database, I did link them to Anna's record in the Ancestry Member Tree and downloaded copies of the images so I can add to my RootsMagic database.
In the database, Indiana Deaths, 1882-1920, which contains data from the WPA index, the following information was found:
| Name: | Anna L. Vinson |
|---|---|
| Date: | 6 Jun 1914 |
| Location: | Alexandria |
| Age: | 50 Yr |
| Gender: | Female |
| Race: | White |
| Source Location: | City/County Health Office, Anderson or City Health Office, Elwood/Alexandria |
| Source notes: | The source of this record is the book 2CH-8 on page 37 within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration. |
If you are related or have any additional information or corrections, I'd love to hear from you.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Mrs. Hercules Routs Robber With Retort
Searching for more information about my grandaunt and uncles roofing company in Richmond, Indiana, located the following snippet (1950) :
That snappy comeback might give a little insight into her character. My dad said that his dad sold roofing for them. Will have to see what other stories I can find.
Bertha (LeMaster) Hercules was the wife of Russell, and the daughter of Luman and Barbara (Wehrly) LeMaster.
Since this story was picked up by the Associated Press, Newspapers.com has mention of it all across the country.
Mrs. Hercules Routs Robber With Retort
Richmond, Ind. Dec. 7 - (AP) Mrs. Bertha Hercules told police she thought a man was joking when he walked into her husband's roofing company office, pointed a gun at her and said: "Sister, I need some money and I need it bad."
She had a snappy comebakc:
"Brother, if you can find any money here just go ahead and take it."
She said the man didn't pursue the subject of money any further but walked out.
That snappy comeback might give a little insight into her character. My dad said that his dad sold roofing for them. Will have to see what other stories I can find.
Bertha (LeMaster) Hercules was the wife of Russell, and the daughter of Luman and Barbara (Wehrly) LeMaster.
Since this story was picked up by the Associated Press, Newspapers.com has mention of it all across the country.
Found this add in another newspaper, the address 625 Sheridan Richmond Indiana matches where Bertha's residence was listed on her death certificate. Today, this location is a bar known as the Sheridan Pub.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Shaky Leaves : Bertha Alberta (LeMaster) Hercules (1892-1962)
Bertha Alberta (LeMaster) Hercules (1892-1962) was my paternal grandaunt, the daughter of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (Wehrly) LeMaster. Ancestry.com is currently showing 7 hints from historical records for her in my LeMaster and Allied Families member tree.
Because of this find, I now know the company that Russel was working for, Louck & Hill. A brief search online found some photographs of the company site.
There was a hint to Bertha's FindAGrave memorial page, which I currently maintain.
Another database was Indiana Births, 1880-1920, which takes information from the WPA birth indices.
This gives me the exact book and page for Bertha's birth certificate, which I currently do not have a copy. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
I have ignored the Ancestry Member Tree hints for now and will concentrate on the records.
There are a lot of records to update in my RootsMagic database, including census records.
In the 1940 census of Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, Bertha was living with her husband, Russell, son Murvel and daughter-in-law Margaret. They owned their home and had lived at the same residence in 1935. Russel was a woodworker in a lumber yard and Murvel was a life insurance salesman.
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| 1940 US Census, Wayne County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 5, Richmond, enumeration district (ED) 89-32, SD 10, sheet 9B, 625 Sheridan St., family 190, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 6 August 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.. |
I already had the 1930 census sourced in my database for the family, they were living in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana in the Bertha's father's household. Likewise, I already had the 1900 census record where Bertha was a 7 year old living in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.
In the 1921 city directory of Richmond, Indiana lists the family as :
Hercules, Russel J (Bertha A), woodwkr Louck & Hill Co, h 79 State
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| "U.S. City Directories", database, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 8 Augst 2015), 240; citing "Richmond, Indiana City Directory (Indianapolis, Indiana: R.L. Polk & Company, 1921–1922)." |
There was a hint to Bertha's FindAGrave memorial page, which I currently maintain.
Another database was Indiana Births, 1880-1920, which takes information from the WPA birth indices.
| Name: | Lemaster |
|---|---|
| Father: | L C |
| Mother: | B J Wherley |
| County: | Jay |
| Gender: | Female |
| Birth Date: | 26 Jun 1892 |
| Reference: | Jay County, Indiana Index to Birth Records 1882 - 1920 Inclusive Volume I Letters A - Z Inclusive |
| Book: | H-5 |
| Page: | 78 |
The most interesting find was the database Wayne County, Indiana, Quaker Funeral Home Records, 1939-1974, which contained a copy of Bertha's death certificate.
| ame: | Bertha Alberta Hercules [Bertha Alberta Lemaster] |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Female |
| Birth Date: | 26 Jun 1892 |
| Birth Place: | Indiana |
| Death Date: | 30 Dec 1961 |
| Death Place: | Spring Grove, Wayne, Indiana |
| Age at Death: | 69 |
| Father: | Luman C Lemaster |
| Mother: | Barbara J Wehrley |
| Spouse: | Russell J Hercules |
This is the funeral home's copy of her death certificate, showing that Bertha died in Spring Grove, Wayne County, Indiana at Reid Memorial Hospital on December 30, 1961. She lived at 625 Sheridan Street, same address as found in the 1940 census. Her occupation was listed as the co-owner of Builders Supplies. She died of acute pulmonary edema. She was 69 years old and died at 10:25 p.m. Her burial date was January 3, 1962 at Salamonia Cemetery, Salamonia, Indiana.
If you are related or have any additional information or corrections, I'd love to hear from you.
Monday, August 10, 2015
Marriage Record : David Sherick and Margaret Rosenberger, 1884, Seneca County, Ohio
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| "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDLH-KF3 : accessed 9 August 2015), David Sherick and Margaret Rosenberger, 29 Apr 1884; citing Seneca, Ohio, United States, reference ; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 388,639. |
David was 58 years old and Margaret was 49 years old, both were widowers. Margaret's husband Anthony David Rosenberger had died October 27, 1879 and David's 2nd wife Amy Byers had died December 30, 1883.
Margaret was the daughter of Barney and Sarah (________) Zimmerman. David was the son of David and Eve (_________) Sherick.
David's occupation in the census records listed him alternatively as a farmer and a minister.
Sunday, August 09, 2015
Census Sunday : Albert F. Adams household, 1940, Monroe County, Indiana
My maternal 1st cousin 3 times removed, Gladys Marie (Gilliland) Adams, was enumerated in the 1940 census of Washington Township, Monroe County, Indiana in her husband, Albert's household.
The family consisted of Albert F., age 40, Gladys M., age 31, and children Wilma, age 14, Eugene, age 12, Colleen, age 8, and Loyd, age 6. All were born in Indiana. Albert's occupation was listed as a grader of roads. Perhaps he worked for the local highway department. All of the children had attended school within the year and their residence in 1935 was the same location. Gladys had completed one year of high school, while Albert had completed the 8th grade.
Prior to this find, I didn't have the names of the children in the family, other than Lloyd. Lloyd and I have corresponded, and he supplied me with many fantastic family photos of my Gilliland relatives.
Gladys was the daughter of William Everett Gilliland and Maude Arthur. Our common ancestor is Mary Ellen Swafford,
Census Sunday is a daily blogging prompt used by many genealogy bloggers to help them post content on their sites.
State & Federal census sheets are filled with information for genealogists. Both the population & non-population schedules give us insights into the lives of our ancestors. What have you found that is Surprising? Reassuring? Bewildering? Census Sunday is a daily blogging prompt suggested by Colleen Pasquale of Leaves and Branches.
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| 1940 U.S. census, Monroe County, Indiana, population schedule, Washington Township, enumeration district (ED) 53-52, SD 7, sheet 8B, dwelling 164, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 26 July 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.. |
Prior to this find, I didn't have the names of the children in the family, other than Lloyd. Lloyd and I have corresponded, and he supplied me with many fantastic family photos of my Gilliland relatives.
Gladys was the daughter of William Everett Gilliland and Maude Arthur. Our common ancestor is Mary Ellen Swafford,
Census Sunday is a daily blogging prompt used by many genealogy bloggers to help them post content on their sites.
State & Federal census sheets are filled with information for genealogists. Both the population & non-population schedules give us insights into the lives of our ancestors. What have you found that is Surprising? Reassuring? Bewildering? Census Sunday is a daily blogging prompt suggested by Colleen Pasquale of Leaves and Branches.
Saturday, August 08, 2015
Surname Saturday : Cheney
The CHENEY surname is in my maternal line. The origins of the family are English. There is much more research needed on the early English lines.
Stories and history :
Ahnentafel # 3077 : Margaret Cheney (1656-1717). Margaret was born November 26, 1656 in England. She married Nicholas Fessenden (1650-1719) on January 1, 1674 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Nicholas was born 1650 in Canterbury, England. They had 14 children in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Nicholas died February 24, 1719 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts and is buried in the Old Burial Ground in Cambridge. Margaret died December 10, 1717 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massaschusetts and is buried in the Old Burial Ground in Cambridge.
Anhentafel # 6154 : Thomas Cheney (1633-1694). Thomas was born 1633 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He married Jane Atkinson ( -1724). Jane's birth is unknown. They had 7 children in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Jane died July 29, 1724. Thomas died in 1694.
Ahentafel # 12308 : William Cheney (1603-1667). William was born July 31, 1603 in Lanbourn, Berkshire, England. He married Margaret Cole (c1604-1686). William immigrated to America in 1633. Margaret was born circa 1604 in England. They raised 6 children in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Margaret died July 1686 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. William died January 31, 1667 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Ahentafel # 24616 : William Cheney (1584- ). William was born 1584 in England. Nothing further is known.
Ahnentafel # 49232 : John Cheney Nothing further known.
Ahnentafel # 98464 : Robert Cheney. Nothing further known.
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Stories and history :
Ahnentafel # 3077 : Margaret Cheney (1656-1717). Margaret was born November 26, 1656 in England. She married Nicholas Fessenden (1650-1719) on January 1, 1674 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Nicholas was born 1650 in Canterbury, England. They had 14 children in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Nicholas died February 24, 1719 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts and is buried in the Old Burial Ground in Cambridge. Margaret died December 10, 1717 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massaschusetts and is buried in the Old Burial Ground in Cambridge.
Anhentafel # 6154 : Thomas Cheney (1633-1694). Thomas was born 1633 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He married Jane Atkinson ( -1724). Jane's birth is unknown. They had 7 children in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Jane died July 29, 1724. Thomas died in 1694.
Ahentafel # 12308 : William Cheney (1603-1667). William was born July 31, 1603 in Lanbourn, Berkshire, England. He married Margaret Cole (c1604-1686). William immigrated to America in 1633. Margaret was born circa 1604 in England. They raised 6 children in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Margaret died July 1686 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. William died January 31, 1667 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Ahentafel # 24616 : William Cheney (1584- ). William was born 1584 in England. Nothing further is known.
Ahnentafel # 49232 : John Cheney Nothing further known.
Ahnentafel # 98464 : Robert Cheney. Nothing further known.
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Surname Saturday – create a post in which you discuss a surname and mention its origins, its geographical location(s) and how it fits into your genealogy research. Surname Saturday is an ongoing series at GeneaBloggers.
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
Shaky Leaves : Margaret (Zimmerman) Rosenberger Sherick (1835-1911)
Margaret (Zimmerman) Rosenberger Sherick (1835-1911) was the wife of my 3rd-great grandfather, David Sherick (1832-1914) on my paternal side. Ancestry.com is currently showing 10 hints from historical records for her in my LeMaster & Allied Familes tree.
I have ignored the Ancestry Member Tree hints for now and will concentrate on the records.
There are a lot of records to update in my RootsMagic database, including the census records.
In the 1910 census of Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio, Margaret was living with her husband David. They owned their home free of mortgage, and had been married for 25 years. One fact I hadn't noted before was that she was the mother of one child who was still living.
In the 1900 census of Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio, Margaret was living with her husband David, a minister. They owned their home, but the enumerator wrote that they had been married for 57 years! There was also a servant boarding in the home, Sally Simmons, age 28 born in Ohio.
Another database was the Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810-2013 where they listed the following:
I have ignored the Ancestry Member Tree hints for now and will concentrate on the records.
There are a lot of records to update in my RootsMagic database, including the census records.
In the 1910 census of Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio, Margaret was living with her husband David. They owned their home free of mortgage, and had been married for 25 years. One fact I hadn't noted before was that she was the mother of one child who was still living.
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| 1910 US Census, Seneca County, Ohio, population schedule, Pleasant Township, enumeration district (ED) 167, SD 12, sheet 1A, dwelling 7, family 7, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 2 August 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.. |
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| 1900 US Census, Seneca County, Ohio, population schedule, Pleasant Township, enumeration district (ED) 114, SD 12, sheet 8B, dwelling 178, family 182, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 2 August 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.. |
| Name: | Margaret Sherrick [Margaret Rosenberger] |
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| Death Date: | 1911 |
| Spouse: | David |
| Newspaper Information: | Newspaper: Seneca Advertiser; Newspaper Date: 17 Apr 1911; Newspaper Page: 8 Column: 5; Repository: Tiffin Seneca Public Library - Tiffin, OH ; Years Available: 1842-1919 |
| Newspaper Information: | Newspaper: Seneca Advertiser; Newspaper Date: 17 Aug 1911; Newspaper Page: 8 Column: 5; Repository: Tiffin Seneca Public Library - Tiffin, OH ; Years Available: 1842-1919 |
| Notes: | 1ST HUSBAND WAS DAVID ROSENBERGER |
| Library Link: | Order Copy |
Also was a link to Maggie's memorial at the FindAGrave site. She is buried in the Fairmont Cemetery in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio at the grave site with her first husband, Anthony David Rosenberger.
Another database was Ohio, Marriages, 1800-1900 where I located the marriage date of Margaret's marriage to her first husband.
| Name: | Margaret Zimmerman |
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| Gender: | Female |
| Spouse: | Anthony D. Rosenberger |
| Spouse Gender: | Male |
| Marriage Date: | 20 Nov 1870 |
| County: | Seneca |
| State: | Ohio |
I still need to locate the marriage date between Margaret and my 3rd-great grandfather, David Sherick, but it must have happened after 1879, when her first husband died.
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In the 1860 census of Liberty Township, Seneca County, Ohio, Margaret was living in her father, Barney Zimmerman's household. Her age was 24 and she was born in Maryland.
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| 1860 US Census, Seneca County, Ohio, population schedule, Tiffin P.O., page 128 (penned), dwelling 912, family 904, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 2 August 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C..
In the 1850 census of Liberty Township, Seneca County, Ohio, Margaret was living in her father, Barney Zimmerman's household. Her age was 16 and she was born in Maryland and had attended school within the year.
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| 1850 US census, Seneca County, Ohio, population schedule, Liberty Township, dwelling 215, family 215, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 2 August 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.. |
One thing I found through these records was that the name of Margaret's mother was Sarah. I've yet to find the name of her child with David Rosenberger. I've updated my RootsMagic database.
If you are related or have any addition corrections or information, I would love to hear from you.
Tuesday, August 04, 2015
Exploratory Data Analysis : Clara E. (Cook) Lambertson (1848-1943)
Clara E. (Cook) Lambertson (1848-1943) was my maternal 3rd-great grandmother. What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.
1. Vital Records
1.1. Birth Certificate
Clara was born November 16, 1848 in Preble County, Ohio1, 2. The State of Ohio did not require birth certificates at this time.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If Clara's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I've not yet located it. Will need to check with state and local archives to see if they have any newspapers of the time period.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I'm not aware of any surviving Cook family Bible that mentions Clara's birth. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one can be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I'm not aware of any baptismal record for Clara. She was a member of the Quaker church and the Dunkard church later in life.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Clara was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Clara's marriage record to Cary W. Lambertson has not been located. My database has the date as October 1, 1869 in Butler County, Ohio, without a source listed. However, a search of Ohio marriage records in Butler and other nearby counties has not turned up any evidence. Will continue to seek out a marriage record.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
Once I can confirm their actual wedding date, I will be able to search to see if mention was made in any local newspapers for their marriage.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
Clara and Cary's 25th wedding anniversary would have been October 1, 1894. Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention was made of any anniversary celebration. Will add this to my "to-do" list.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
There is no indication of divorce, will need to search court records in Hamilton and Madison Counties, Indiana to make sure there aren't any records I might have missed. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3. Death Certificate
Clara died January 23, 1943 in Atlanta, Hamilton County, Indiana2,3. Her death certificate listed the cause of death as arteriosclerlosis.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Clara's obituary appeared in the January 25, 1943 edition of the Noblesville, Indiana Daily Ledger3, as well as the January 23, 1943 edition of the Elwood, Indiana Call-Leader4.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
According to her obituary4, the Schaffer funeral home in Atlanta, Indiana handled the arrangements. Will need to contact the local historical society to see if any records of the funeral home still exist. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Clara's tombstone in the Elwood City Cemetery has been photographed5 The link to her memorial at FindAGrave is here.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census
On April 8, 1940, Clara was enumerated in the W.H. Hayse household in Mt. Vernon Township, Jefferson County, Illinois6, as Clara Lambertson, mother-in-law, age 92, widow, born in Ohio. She had completed the 6th grade in education and her residence in 1935 was the same place.
2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census
On April 18, 1930, Clara was enumerated in the Harley Fisher household in Ward 2, Mt. Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois7, as Clara Lambertson, grandmother, age 81, widow, born in Ohio. Her father and mother were both born in Virginia. She could read and write and spoke English.
2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census
On February 6, 1920, Clara was enumerated in the Frank F. Fisher household in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana8, as Clara Lambertson, mother in law, age 72, widow, born in Ohio. Her father and mother were born in the United States. She could read and write and spoke English.
2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census
On April 25, 1910, Clara was enumerated in the Carey Lambertson household in Ward 2, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana9, as Clara Lambertson, wife, age 63, born in Ohio. She had been married 41 years, and was the mother of 5 children, all living. Her mother and father were both born in Virginia. She could read and write and spoke English.
2.1.5. 1900 Federal Census
On June 16, 1900, Clara was enumerated in the Carey Lambertson household in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana10, as Clara Lambertson, wife, age 52, born October 1847 in Ohio. She had been married for 28 years and was the mother of 5 children, all living. Her mother and father were both born in Virginia. She could read and write and speak English.
2.1.6. 1880 Federal Census
On June 1, 1880, Clara was enumerated in the Carry Lambertson household in German Township, Montgomery County, Ohio11, as Clary E. Lambertson, wife, age 32, born in Ohio. Her occupation was listed as house keeping. Both her father and mother were born in Virginia.
2.1.7. 1870 Federal Census
On July 29, 1870, Clara was enumerated in the Cary Lambertson household in Madison Township, Butler County, Ohio12, as Clara Lambertson, age 22, keeping house, born in Ohio.
2.1.8. 1860 Federal Census
On July 24, 1860, Clara was enumerated in the James Cook household in Lanier Township, Preble County, Ohio13, as Clarasy Cook, age 11, born in Ohio. She had attended school within the year.
2.1.9. 1850 Federal Census
On July 27, 1850, Clara was enumerated in the James Cook household in Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio14, as Clarissa Cook, age 2, born in Ohio.
2.2. State Census Records
The State of Indiana conducted state census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1931. These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet investigated these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Cook or Lambertson families.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
Not applicable, as Clara was female.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by her husband or father that would have made Clara a beneficiary of a pension.
3.3. Service Records
Not applicable, as Clara was female.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Hamilton and Madison Counties, Indiana to see what records might mention Clara. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps of Hamilton and Madison Counties, Indiana will need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that might be relevant to my search.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available for research on Clara include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add these to my "to-do" lists for my next research trip.
Sources:
1. Ancestry.com, U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994 [database on-line], Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014. Original data :Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes. Earlham College Friends Collection & College Archives, Richmond, Indiana.
2. Hamilton County, Indiana Death Records, Book H-7, page 59.
3. Noblesville, Indiana Daily Ledger, Obituary of Clara Lambertson, January 25, 1943.
4. Mrs. Clara Lambertson obituary, Elwood Call-Leader, Elwood, Indiana, USA, January 23, 1943, page 1.
5. FindAGrave Inc., FindAGrave (www.findagrave.com : accessed 12 July 2015), Clara E. Lambertson tombstone.
6. 1940 U.S. census, Jefferson County, Illinois, population schedule, Mt. Vernon Township, enumeration district 41-28, SD 23, sheet 4A, dwelling 71, digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 12 July 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
7. 1930 U.S. census, Jefferson County, Illinois, population schedule, Ward 2, Mt. Vernon, enumeration district 41-18, SD 26, sheet 12A, dwelling 297, family 344, 822 North Fourth Street; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 13 July 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
8. Frank F. Fisher household, 1920 U.S. Census, Hamilton County, Indiana, population schedule, Jackson Township, ED 99, SD 9, sheet 8, dwelling 174, family 174; National Archives micropublication T625, roll 435.
9. Carey Lambertson household, 1910 U.S. Census, Madison County, Indiana, population schedule, Pipecreek Township, ED 119, SD 8, sheet 13, dwelling 314, family 328; National Archives micropublication T624, roll 365.
10. 1900 U.S. census, Hamilton County, Indiana, population schedule, Jackson Township, enumeration district 84, SD 9, sheet 2B, dwelling 345, family 371; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 14 July 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
11. Carry Lambertson household, 1880 U.S. census, population schedule, German Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, ED 165, SD 2, page 14B, dwelling 119, family 138; National Archives micropublication T9, roll 1052.
12. Cary Lambertson household, 1870 U.S. census, Butler County, Ohio, population schedule, Madison Township, Jacksonborough P.O., page 22, dwelling 173, family 168; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 1177.
13. 1860 U.S. census, Preble County, Ohio, population schedule, Lanier Township, Eaton P.O., page 156 (stamped), dwelling 998, family 962; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 14 July 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
14. 1850 U.S. census, Preble County, Ohio, population schedule, Washington Township, page 262 (stamped), dwelling 434, family 442; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 14 July 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.