Chris C. Brinneman household, 1940, Huntington County, Indiana

Located the 1940 census of the Chris C. Brinneman household in Huntington County, Indiana.  Chris' wife, Leota, was Eileen's 1st cousin 3 times removed.  Their common ancestors were Solomon Lewis and Margaret Rinehart.  Leota was the daughter of Levi Arnold and Amanda Lewis.

1940 U.S. census, Huntington County, Indiana, population schedule, Jefferson Township, enumeration district (ED) 35-19, SD 5, sheet 12A, household 262, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

At the time of the enumeration, Chris and his wife were living in Jefferson Township.  Chris owned the home and it was valued at $700.  Chris was 59 years old and born in Indiana.  His wife, Leota, was 57 years old and born in Indiana.  In 1935, they were living in the same place.

The record shows that Chris and Leota had both completed the 8th grade in education.  Chris' occupation was listed as a farmer, and no occupation was listed for Leota.

If you have additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.

Exploratory Data Analysis : Susan (Jacobs) Sherrick (1825-1864)

Susan (Jacobs) Sherrick (1825-1864) was my paternal 3rd-great grandmother.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.


1. Vital Records

          Susan was born August 18, 1825 in either Wayne County, Ohio¹, or Pennsylvania², depending on the source.  More likely her birthplace was Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          I have not yet located a birth record for Susan.  Will continue to search sources such as FamilySearch in hopes of locating.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               If Susan's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I'm not aware of it.  Once I've determined the exact location, will be able to continue my search to see if it was mentioned.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible records of the Jacobs family that mentions Susan.  Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one can be located.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

                I am not aware of any baptismal record for Susan, nor am I aware of the church affiliation of the family at this time.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Susan was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Susan married David Sherrick on March 23, 1843 in Wayne County, Ohio³.  David's surname was spelled Sherich in the record, as the surname has evolved through several records.

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

               I've not yet searched available newspapers of the time period to see if mention was made of Susan and David's nuptials.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.2.2. Anniversary Notice

               I've not yet searched available newspapers of the time period to see if mention was made of any anniversary celebrations.  Susan would have passed away before their 25th wedding anniversary.

          1.2.3. Divorce Decree

               Although there is no indication that they were ever divorced, a complete search of local court records would need to be made to be sure.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Susan died February 24, 1864 in Ashland County, Ohio¹.  Her tombstone cites the death date as February 23rd.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

               I have not yet located an obituary mention for Susan.  Will need to continue to search in available newspapers to see if mention was made.

          1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

               I will need to search the local historical society records to see if they have any mention of a funeral home that might have handled Susan's arrangements.

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

               Susan's tombstone in the Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Ohio has been photographed⁴.  Her name on the tombstone is Susanna, and the date of death is listed as February 23rd.  She shares a marker with David's second wife, Amy, as well.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1860 Federal Census

               On August 2, 1860, Susan was enumerated in the David Sharack hosuehold in Vermillion Township, Ashland County, Ohio⁵, as Susannah Sharack, age 30, female, born in Pennsylvania.

          2.1.2. 1850 Federal Census

               On September 19, 1850, Susan was enumerated in the David Scherick household in Vermillion Township, Ashland County, Ohio², as Susan Scherick, age 23, female, born in Pennsylvania.

     2.2. State Census Records

          No state census records for the State of Ohio are known to exist.

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

          I've not yet examined these types of records to see what light they might shed on the Sherrick family.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Not applicable, as Susan was female.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military service by Susan's husband or father that would have made her eligible to receive military pension benefits.

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicable, as Susan was female.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Wayne and Ashland Counties, Ohio to see what records might mention Susan.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Plat maps of Wayne and Ashland Counties, Ohio need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that will be relevant to my search.

5. Supplemental Records

     Supplemental records to search for Susan include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records.  Will add these to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

Sources:

1. "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana", Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1887, p. 665.
2. David Scherick household, 1850 U.S. census, population schedule, Vermillion Township, District No. 1, Ashland County, Ohio, page 419, dwelling 359, family 367; National Archives micropublication M432, roll 658.
3. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZDV-8GX : 8 December 2014), David Sherich and Susan Jacobs, 23 Mar 1843; citing Wayne, Ohio, United States, reference 48; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 425,754.
4. FindAGrave, Inc., FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com : accessed 31 December 2016), Susanna Sherrick memorial.
5. David Sharack household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Hayesville P.O., Vermillion Township, Ashland County, Ohio, dwelling 974, household 1009; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 930.

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.

Beryl Miller household, 1940, Jay County, Indiana

Located the 1940 census record of the Beryl Miller household in Jay County, Indiana.  Beryl's wife, Inez, was my paternal 5th cousin once removed.  Our common ancestor was Steffan Petry.  Inez was the daughter of William Stevenson Ashcraft and Blanche Bertha Lewis.

1940 U.S. census, Jay County, Indiana, population schedule, Bearcreek Township, enumeration district (ED) 38-2, SD 5, sheet 8A, household 153, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 26 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

At the time of the enumeration, Beryl and his wife were living in Bearcreek Township.  Beryl owned his home and the value was listed at $1200. Beryl was 44 years old and born in Indiana.  His wife, Inez, was 41 years old and also born in Indiana.  In 1935, they were living in the same place.

The record shows that Beryl had completed 1 year of college and that Inez had completed 2 years of college.  Beryl's occupation was listed as a farmer, and no occupation was listed for Inez.

Also listed in the household were son Jimmie, age 13, born in Indiana and had competed the 7th grade, and Nancy, age 8, born in Indiana and had completed the 2nd grade.

According to my database, Beryl & Inez had two additional children not with them in 1940 - Marilyn and Betty.

If you have any additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.

Exploratory Data Analysis : John Metzner (1805-1888)

John Metzner (1805-1888) was my paternal 3rd-great grandfather.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.


1. Vital Records

     John was born October 2, 1805 in Saxony¹, or October 21, according to one source².  His obituary cites the October 21st date, while tombstone calculation of his birth date would support the October 2nd date.

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          I have not yet located a birth record for John.  Will continue to search sources such as FamilySearch in hopes of locating.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               If John's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I'm not aware of it.  Once I have the location, will continue to search to see if it was mentioned.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I'm not aware of any surviving Metzner family Bible that mentions John.  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 John.  Later in life, he was associated with the Evangelical Association.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that John was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          John married Catharine Young on November 16, 1839 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio³.  John's obituary mentioned the date as  November 4, 1839.

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

               I have not yet searched available newspapers of the time period to see if mention was made of John and Catharine's nuptials.  Will add that to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.2.2. Anniversary Notice

                I have not yet searched available newspapers of the time period for mention of any anniversary celebrations.  Their 25th wedding anniversary would have been November 16, 1864.  John passed away before their 50th.

          1.2.3. Divorce Decree

               Although there is no indication they were ever divorced, a complete search of local court records will need to be made to be sure.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          John died January 10, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana^1,2,4.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

               John's obituary appeared in the January 24, 1888 edition of the Evangelical Messenger².  His obituary stated that he came to America in 1837 and lived in Licking County, Ohio until 1850 when he moved to Jay County, Indiana.

          1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

               I will need to search local historical society records to see if they have any mention of the funeral home that handled John's arrangements.

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

               John's tombstone in the Mt. Zion cemetery in Jay County, Indiana has been photographed
5.   A link to his memorial page at FindAGrave site is located here.
2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1880 Federal Census

               On June 7, 1880, John was enumerated as head of household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana⁶, as John Metzner, white, male, age 73, born in Saxony.  His occupation was listed as a farmer.  His father was listed as being born in Bavaria and his mother born in Saxony.

          2.1.2. 1870 Federal Census

               On June 15, 1870, John was enumerated as head of household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana⁷, as John Metzner, age 62, Farmer, born in Saxony.  The value of his real estate was $3000 and his personal estate valued at $600.  He was a U.S. citizen, both of his parents were listed as foreign born.

          2.1.3. 1860 Federal Census

               On June 22, 1860, John was enumerated as head of household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana⁸, as John Metzner, age 53, Farmer, born in Saxony.  The value of his real estate was $1500 and the value of his personal estate was $400.

          2.1.4. 1850 Federal Census

               On September 21, 1850, John was enumerated as head of household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana⁹, as John Metzner, age 42, Farming, born in Germany. The value of his real estate was $300.

     2.2. State Census Records

          The State of Indiana conducted census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1931.  These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.

          No state census records of Ohio are known to exist.

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

          I have not yet examined these types of records to see what light they might shed on the Metzner farm.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          I have not located any military draft records for John.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military service by John that would have made him eligible to receive pension benefits.

     3.3. Service Records

          I am not aware of any military service by John.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Licking County, Ohio and Jay County, Indiana to see what records might mention John.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Plat maps of Licking County, Ohio and Jay County, Indiana need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that will be relevant to my search.

5. Supplemental Records

     Supplemental records to search for John include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records.  Will add these to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

Sources:

1. Metzner, Paula L., [address withheld], Kalamazoo, MI 49001, Family Group Sheet.
2. Evangelical Messenger, New Berlin, Pennsylvania, 24 January 1888, page 59.
3. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZHL-F6J : 8 December 2014), John Metzner and Catherine Young, 16 Nov 1839; citing Licking, Ohio, United States, reference v.1,p.331,L.271; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 384,300.
4. Jay Co., IN Death Records, Book H-1, p. 67.
5. FindAGrave, Inc., FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com : accessed 28 December 2016), John Metzner memorial.
6. 1880 U.S. Census, Jay County, Indiana, population schedule, Noble Township, enumeration district (ED) 154, SD 6, page 10B, dwelling 90, family 92, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 24 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..
7. John Metzner household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Noble Twp., Jay Co., IN, Hector P.O., page 30, dwelling 220, family 215; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 327., Page 104.
8. John Metzner household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Noble Twp., Jay Co., IN, Hector P.O., dwelling 346, family 349; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 269., Page 188.
9. John Metzner household, 1850 U.S. census, population schedule, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, USA, page 314, dwelling 113, family 113; National Archives micropubliction M432, roll 153.

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.

Asa Dillon household, 1940, Black Hawk County, Iowa

Located the 1940 census record of the Asa Dillon household in Black Hawk County, Iowa. Asa's wife Alletta was my maternal 3rd cousin 4 times removed.  Our common ancestors were Francis Smalley & Sarah Hutchinson.  Alletta was the daughter of Oliver Amburn and Ella Annette Smalley.

1940 U.S. census, Black Hawk County, Iowa, population schedule, Cedar Falls, enumeration district (ED) 7-11, SD 3, sheet 5A, 1021 Fremont Street, household 103, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

At the time of the enumeration, Asa and his wife were living in Cedar Falls.  Asa owned the home and it was valued at $500.  Asa was 67 years old and born in Iowa.  His wife, Alletta, was 57 years old and also born in Iowa.  In 1935, they were living in the same place.

The record shows that Asa and Alletta had both completed the 8th grade in education.  Asa's occupation was listed as a retired farmer, and no occupation was listed for Alletta.

According to my database, Asa and Alletta had at least three children: Byron, Loren and Emma, though they were not living with them at the time of the 1940 census.

If you have any additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.

Exploratory Data Analysis : Catharine (Young) Metzner (1819-1910)

Catharine (Young) Metzner (1819-1910) was my paternal 3rd-great grandmother.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.

1. Vital Records

      Catharine was born July 18, 1819 in France^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}, likely in the Elsass region.

     1.1. Birth Certificate

           I have not yet located a birth record for Catharine.  Will continue to search sources such as FamilySearch in hopes of locating.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

                If Catharine's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I'm not aware of it.  Once I have the location, will continue to search to see if it was mentioned.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Young family Bible that mentions Catharine.  Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one can be located.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

                I am not aware of any baptismal record for Catharine.  Later in life, she was affiliated with the Evangelical Association.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

                There is no indication that Catharine was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

           Catharine married John Metzner on November 16, 1839⁸ in Newark, Licking County, Ohio.  Her husband's obituary mentions this date as November 4, 1839⁹.

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

               I have not yet searched available newspapers of the time period to see if mention was made of Catharine and John's nuptials.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.2.2. Anniversary Notice

               I have not yet searched available newspapers of the time period for mention of any anniversary celebrations.  Their 25th anniversary would have been November 16, 1864.  John passed away before their 50th.

          1.2.3. Divorce Decree

               Although there is no indication they ever divorced, a complete search of local court records will need to be made to be sure.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Catharine died June 22, 1910 in Rome City, Noble County, Indiana^1,2.  The cause of death was listed as an ulcer of the stomach.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

               Catharine's obituary appeared in the July 6, 1910 edition of the Evangelical Messenger¹. Her obituary stated that she immigrated to America in 1834 and she was the mother of 11 children, 4 still living at her death.  In addition, there were 21 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.

          1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

              Catharine's funeral was handled by the Baird Funeral Home of Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  I've written a previous post about her funeral which includes the records from the funeral home.  At the time of her death, she was living with her daughter, Mary (Metzner) Huey.

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

                Catharine's tombstone in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Jay County, Indiana has been photographed¹⁰.  A link to her memorial page at FindAGrave is located here.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1910 Federal Census

               On May 3, 1910, Catharine was enumerated in the Harvey A. Huey household in Orange Township, Noble County, Indiana⁴, as Catherine Metzner, mother in law, female, age 90.  She was born in France, as were here mother and father.  She was the mother of 11 children, 4 of whom were living.  She could read and write.

          2.1.2. 1900 Federal Census

               I have not located Catharine in the 1900 census yet.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items.  She should likely be still living in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.

          2.1.3. 1880 Federal Census

               On June 7, 1880, Catharine was enumerated in the John Metzner household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana¹¹, as Katherine Metzner, wife, age 60, keeping house.  She was born in Elsace, as were her mother and father.

          2.1.4. 1870 Federal Census

               On June 15, 1870, Catharine was enumerated in the John Metzner household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana⁶, as Catherine Metzner, age 50, keeping house.  She was born in France, and both of her parents were listed as foreign born.

          2.1.5. 1860 Federal Census

               On June 22, 1860, Catharine was enumerated in the John Metzner household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana⁵, as Catharine Metzner, age 40, female, housekeeper, born in France.

          2.1.6  1850 Federal Census

                On September 21, 1850, Catharine was enumerated in the John Metzner household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana⁷, as Catharine Metzner, age 30, female, born in France.

     2.2. State Census Records

          No state census records for Ohio are known to exist.

          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 examined these types of records to see what light they might shed on the Metzner family.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Not applicable, as Catharine was female.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military service by her father or husband that would have made Catharine eligible for pension benefits.

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicalbe, as Catharine was female.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

               Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Licking County, Ohio and Jay County, Indiana to see what records might mention Catharine.  Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Plat maps of Licking County, Ohio and Jay County, 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 to research for Catharine include city/county directories, court records, and will and probate records.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

Source :

1. Catharine Young Metzner obituary, Evangelical Messenger, New Berlin, Pennsylvania, USA, July 6, 1910, page 27.
2. Ancestry.com. Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana.
3. "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana", Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1887, page 347.
4. Harvey A. Huey household, 1910 U.S. census, Noble County, Indiana, population schedule, Orange Twp., ED 114, SD 12, sheet 10, dwelling 168, family 168, National Archives micropublication T624, roll 372.
5. John Metzner household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Noble Twp., Jay Co., IN, Hector P.O., dwelling 346, family 349; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 269., page 188.
6. John Metzner household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Noble Twp., Jay Co., IN, Hector P.O., page 30, dwelling 220, family 215; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 327., page 104.
7. John Metzner household, 1850 U.S. census, population schedule, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, USA, page 314, dwelling 113, family 113; National Archives micropubliction M432, roll 153.
8. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZHL-F6J : 8 December 2014), John Metzner and Catherine Young, 16 Nov 1839; citing Licking, Ohio, United States, reference v.1,p.331,L.271; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 384,300.
9. Evangelical Messenger, New Berlin, Pennsylvania, 24 January 1888, page 59.
10. FindAGrave, Inc., FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com: accessed 24 December 2016), Catharine Young Metzner memorial.
11. 1880 U.S. Census, Jay County, Indiana, population schedule, Noble Township, enumeration district (ED) 154, SD 6, page 10B, dwelling 90, familyl 92, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 24 December 2016); 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.

George Washington Alderman household, 1940, St. Louis, Missouri

Located the 1940 census record of the George Washington Alderman household in St. Louis, Missouri.  George was my maternal 2nd cousin 4 times removed, our common ancestors are James Alderman (1774-bet1850-4) and Martha Cantell.  George was the son of James William Alderman and Mary Emeline Kimbro.

1940 U.S. Census, St. Louis City, Missouri, population schedule, Ward 26, enumeration district (ED) 96-679, SD 11, sheet 5B, household 102, 1236 Kings Highway, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 18 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

At the time of the enumeration, George and his wife were renting a home in Ward 26 of St. Louis City.  The monthly rent for the home was $45.  George was 53 years old and born in Illinois.  His wife, Mae, was age 47 and born in Missouri.  In 1935, they were both listed as living in St. Louis.

The record shows that George had completed the 8th grade in education and Mae had completed 2 years of high school.  George's occupation was listed as a Maintenance Man for a Catholic College.  The record doesn't indicate which college this would be, and my other research notes do not indicate which one.

According to my database, George and Mae had at least two children: Wilma and Mark, though they were not living with them at the time of the 1940 census.

If you have any additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.

Christmas Tree, 2016

Christmas tree, 2016

Not the best lighting in this photograph, but for posterity this was what our Christmas tree looked like in 2016.  We switched to a pre-lit tree a couple of years ago, and like it quite a bit.  

It's 4 days until Christmas, and I've yet to wrap a single present.  All of those under the tree were wrapped by Eileen.

Exploratory Data Analysis : Albert Moulton (1819-1864)

Albert Moulton (1819-1864) is my paternal 3rd-great grandfather.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.

1. Vital Records

     Albert was born May 10, 1819 in Rutland County, Vermont, according to my database.  The record found in the 1860 census (if this is the correct Albert) states he was 31 years old born in Vermont.

     1.1. Birth Certificate

           I have not been able to locate a birth record for Albert in the vital records of Vermont at FamilySearch.  I have found records for other members of the family.  Will continue to search to see if I can locate the record.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               If Albert's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I have not located it.  Will need to check with the state and local archives to see if they have newspapers of the time period.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Moulton family Bible that mentions Albert.  Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one can be located.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

               I am not aware of any baptismal record for Albert.  I am not aware of the church affiliation of the Moulton family at this time.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Albert was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Albert married Emeline Philbrick on August 30, 1847 in Knox County, Ohio¹.

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

               I have not yet searched available newspapers of the time period to see if mention was made of Albert and Emeline's nuptials are mentioned.  Will add that to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.2.2. Anniversary Notice

                I have not yet searched available newspapers of the time period for mention of an anniversary celebration.  Albert is believed to have died in 1864, possibly in California.

          1.2.3. Divorce Decree

                I have not yet searched local court records for a divorce record for Albert and Emeline.  According to a biographical sketch for Clara Moulton, her father went to California during the Gold Rush and disappeared.

     1.3. Death Certificate

           Albert died May 18, 1864, according to my database.  This is an undocumented source.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

               Once I can verify the exact date of death, I will be able to search available newspapers in the archives to see if there is mention of Albert's death.

          1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

               Until I have an exact date and place of death, I will be unable to research funeral home records for additional information on his death.

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

               Once I can locate the precise location of his death and burial, I will be able to obtain a photograph of Albert's tombstone.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1860 Federal Census

               I have not yet been able to locate a census record in the 1860 census that matches the little information I know about Albert that gives me any confidence it is a match.  Will continue to search available records to test various theories.

          2.1.2. 1850 Federal Census

                There is an Albert Moulton enumerated on October 29, 1850 in Placerville, El Dorado County, California², as Albert Moulton, age 31, male, miner, born in Vermont.  He was a cash laborer working for $2 per day.
                This Albert fits the "family legend" that Emeline's husband left for California and disappeared during the Gold Rush, but I have no concrete proof that this is the same man.

     2.2. State Census Records

          No state census records for Ohio are known to exist.

          There is an Albert W. Moulton in California state census records in California, but he does not appear to be the same man as found in the 1860 census record above.

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

          I have not yet examined these types of records to see what light they might shed on the Moulton family.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          I have not yet located any military draft (Civil War) records for Albert Moulton that are a match.

     3.2. Pension Records

           I have not located any pension records that are a match for Albert.

     3.3. Service Records

          I have not yet located any military service records for Albert Moulton that are a match.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

           Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio to see what records might mention Albert.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Plat maps of Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that will be relevant to my research.

5. Supplemental Records

     Supplemental records to search for Albert include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records.  Will add these to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

     According to a biographical sketch of daughter, Clara³, her father went from his home in Licking County, Ohio to California during the Gold Rush excitement and died there.  This biographical sketch gives her father's name as Charles.  I believe this to be an error - as Charles was the name of Albert's brother - both were children of Selah and Lydia (Finel) Moulton, who came with their families from Rutland County, Vermont to Licking County, Ohio in the early 1830s.  More research will need to be conducted on this family mystery.

Sources:

1. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XD5C-WZ2 : 8 December 2014), Albert Moulton and Emeline Philbrick, 30 Aug 1847; citing Knox, Ohio, United States, reference cn 16, p 43; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 378,591.
2. Albert Moulton household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Placerville, El Dorado Co., CA, page 280, family 16; National Archives micropublication M432, roll 34., Page 280.
3. "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana", Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1887, p. 347.

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.

Marriage Record : Albert Moulton to Emeline Philbrick, 1847, Knox County, Ohio

While searching at Familysearch, I located the marriage record of my paternal 3rd-great grandparents, Emeline Philbrick and Albert Moulton on August 30, 1847 in Knox County, Ohio.

"Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XD5C-WZ2 : 8 December 2014), Albert Moulton and Emeline Philbrick, 30 Aug 1847; citing Knox, Ohio, United States, reference cn 16, p 43; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 378,591.

Emeline was the daughter of Joel Philbrick and Sally Fox and Albert was the son of Selah Moulton and Lydia Finel.

I had previously believe they would have been married in Licking County, Ohio, as that is where both families had been located.  Licking County is just to the south of Knox County.

This find helps update my database but puts a bit of a kink in my family tree, which I will write about shortly.

Sidney Dewitt Ailes household, 1940, Shelby County Ohio

Located the 1940 census record of the Sidney Dewitt Ailes household in Shelby County, Ohio.  The enumerator listed him as "S.D. Ailes".  Sidney was my paternal 2nd cousin 3 times removed - our common ancestor was Phillip Young (1787-1850).

1940 U.S. Census, Shelby County, Ohio, population schedule, Pemberton, enumeration district (ED) 75-24, SD 4, sheet 10A, household 217, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 18 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

At the time of the enumeration, Sidney and his wife were living in Pemberton, Shelby County, Ohio.  He owned his home and it was valued at $1600.  Sidney was 52 years old and born in Ohio.  His wife, Lina, was 54 years old and also born in Ohio.  In 1935, they were living at the same residence.

The record shows that Sidney had completed 4 years of college and the Lina had completed the 8th grade.  Sidney's occupation was that of a teacher at a public school.

Also living in the household were son Wayne, age 26, born in Ohio who had completed 4 years of high school and was working as an inspector in a cast aluminum plant; son Ned, age 20, born in Ohio and had completed 4 years of high school and was working as a plater in a nickel plating plant; and son John, age 15, born in Ohio and had completed 2 years of high school.

Additional boarders were living in the household as well : Ray Pepper, age 25, born in Ohio, working as a plater in a nickel plating plant; Frances Newhouse, age 21, born in Ohio, a teacher in a public school; and Nettie Mendel, age 21, born in Ohio, a teacher in a public school.

I do not know of any family connections between these lodgers and the family - likely they were living there to help out the financial situation.

Sidney's two daughters, Clara and May are not in this census, likely they have married - will need further research.

If you have any additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.

Exploratory Data Analysis : Emeline (Philbrick) Moulton (1817-1881)

Emeline (Philbrick) Moulton (1817-1881) was my paternal third great-grandmother.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.

1. Vital Records

     Emeline was born May 29, 1817 in Johnstown, Licking County, Ohio, according to my database.  The Philbrick genealogy gives her year of birth as 1820¹, while census records puts her birth at circa 1822^2,3.

     1.1. Birth Certificate

           The State of Ohio did not require birth certificates at the time of Emeline's birth.  Statewide registration of births stated in 1867.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

                If Emeline'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 from the time period.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

                I'm not aware of any surviving Philbrick family Bible that mentions Emeline.  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 Emeline.  I am not sure of the church affiliation of the Philbrick family at this time.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

                There is no indication that Emeline was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

           Emeline married Albert Moulton on August 30, 1847 in Knox County, Ohio⁴.  This record is a recent find, and will be the subject of a future blog post.

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

                I have not yet searched out available newspapers from the time period to see if Albert and Emeline's nuptials are mentioned.

          1.2.2. Anniversary Notice

               I have not yet searched out available newspapers from the time period regarding any anniversaries.  Albert is believed to have died in 1864, possibly in California.

          1.2.3. Divorce Decree

                I have not yet searched for divorce records for Albert and Emeline.  According to biographical sketch for Clara Moulton, her father went to California during the Gold Rush and died in that state.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Emeline died January 16, 1881¹, likely in Newton County, Indiana.  Will need to search local death records to see if they have a record of her death.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

                Will need to search available newspapers from the time to see if mention of Emeline's obituary was mentioned.  Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.

          1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

               Will need to search records of the local historical society to see if they have any records of funeral homes that might pertain to Emeline.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

                Once I locate where she was buried, I will seek out a photograph of her tombstone and add it to my database.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1880 Federal Census

               On June 17, 1880, Emeline was enumerated in the William G. Cox household in Beaver Township, Newton County, Indiana⁵, as Emeline Molton, age 58, sister-in-law, born Ohio.  Her father and mother were born in Vermont.

          2.1.2. 1870 Federal Census

               On August 17, 1870, Emeline was enumerated in the Charles Hagaman household in Chillicothe Township, Livingston County, Missouri³, as Emeline Moulton, age 48, born in Ohio.

          2.1.3. 1860 Federal Census

               On June 20, 1860, Emeline was enumerated in the Lydia Moulton household in St. Albans Township, Licking County, Ohio², as Emeline Moulton, age 38, female, born in Ohio.

          2.1.4. 1850 Federal Census

                I have not yet located Emeline or family in the 1850 census.  Will continue to search for them, as this will likely resolve many mysteries in this family.

     2.2. State Census Records

          No state census records in Ohio are known to exist.

          The State of Indiana conducted census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 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 examined these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Philbrick or Moulton families.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

           Not applicable, as Emeline was a female.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military service by her husband or father that would make Emeline eligible to receive pension benefits.

     3.3. Service Records

           Not applicable, as Emeline was a female.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio and Newton County, Indiana to see what records might mention Emeline.   Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

           Plat maps of Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio and Newton County, Indiana need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that might be relevant for my search.

5. Supplemental Records

      Supplemental records to research for Emeline include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records.  Will add these to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

Sources:

1. Rev. Jacob Chapman, A Genealogy of the Philbrick and Philbrook Families, Descended from the Emigrant, Thomas Philbrick 1583-1667 (Exeter, New Hampshire, USA: Exeter Gazette Steam Printing House, 1886), page 103.
2. Lydia Moulton household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, St. Albans Twp., Licking Co., OH, Alexandria P.O., dwelling 121, family 121; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 999., Page 459.
3. Charles Hagaman household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Chillicothe Twp., Livingston Co., MO, Page 16, Farmersville P.O., dwelling 104, family 106; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 789.
4. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XD5C-WZ2 : 8 December 2014), Albert Moulton and Emeline Philbrick, 30 Aug 1847; citing Knox, Ohio, United States, reference cn 16, p 43; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 378,591.
5. 1880 U.S. Census, Newton County, Indiana, population schedule, Beaver Township, enumeration district (ED) 129, SD 5, page 19, dwelling 177, household 179, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 18 December 2016); 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.