Showing posts with label Byers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Byers. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Family Milestones: September 7th

My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, William JACOBS, married on this date in 1855 in Ashland County, Ohio to Catherine EICHELBERGER, daughter of Adam and Susannah (WESTHEFFER) EICHELBERGER.  William was the son of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my Susan JACOBS.  William was born January 29, 1832 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.  Catherine was born March 12, 1836 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.  They raised 8 children.  Catherine died July 2, 1913 in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio. William died September 18, 1908 in Ashland County, Ohio.


My maternal 5th-great granduncle, William WARDLAW, married on this date in 1797 in Harrison County, Kentucky to Isabel NESBIT, daughter of Samuel and Mary (BERRY) NESBIT.  William was the son of Robert and Janet (DOWNEY) WARDLAW, and the older brother of my Samuel WARDLAW.  William was born August 31, 1771 in Augusta County, Virginia.  Isabel was born circa 1774.  They had 7 children.  Isabel died September 11, 1861 in Brown County, Ohio.  William died August 6, 1812 in Brownstown, Michigan, while a soldier in the War of 1812.


My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Mary CHEW, was born on this date in 1807.  Mary was the daughter of Andrew and Anna Marie (BARTHUS) CHEW, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth CHEW.  Mary married April 7, 1825 to Joseph MOON.  Joseph's parentage and dates of birth and death are unknown.  Mary died March 9, 1859.  Nothing further is known at this time.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Family Milestones: June 22nd

My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Abraham B. JACOBS, was born on this date in 1834 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.  Abraham was the son of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my Susan JACOBS.  Abraham married November 19, 1857 in Wayne County, Ohio to Harriett RIFE.  I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Harriett.  Abraham died May 30, 1903.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Susannah CHEW, was born on this date in 1771 in New Jersey.  Susannah was the daughter of Jesse and Mary (RICHARDS) CHEW, and the younger sister of my Nathaniel CHEW.  Susannah married Thomas ELDRIDGE.  I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Thomas. Susannah died July 11, 1842.  Nothing further is known at this time.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Family Milestones: April 30th

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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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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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 JACOBSElizabeth 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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Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Family Milestones: April 7th

My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Jesse C. CHEW, married on this date in 1806 to Martha DRIVER.  Jesse was the son of Nathaniel and Sarah (SPRINGER) CHEW, and the younger brother of my Rev. Nathaniel CHEW.  Jesse was born September 3, 1788 in Gloucester County, New Jersey.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Martha, nor her parentage.  Jesse died April 18, 1846.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Mary CHEW, married on this date in 1825 to Joseph MOON.  Mary was the daughter of Andrew and Anna Marie (BARTHUS) CHEW, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth CHEW.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Joseph, nor his parentage.  Elizabeth died March 9, 1859.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Janet WARDLAW, was born on this date in 1784 in Virginia.  Janet was the daughter of Robert and Janet (DOWNEY) WARDLAW, and the younger sister of my Samuel WARDLAW.  Janet married January 12, 1805 in Clermont County, Ohio to Joseph CALVIN.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Joseph, nor his parentage.  They had 10 children.  Janet died October 1851 in Brown County, Ohio.

My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Judith DAVIS, was born on this date in 1731.  Judith was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS, and the younger sister of my Thomas William DAVIS.  Judith was born April 7, 1731. Judith married in 1749 to Thomas BABCOCK.  Thomas was born March 7, 1710 in Westerly, Rhode Island.  I do not have his parentage.  They had at least 1 son.  Thomas died in 1785.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Matilda JACOBS, was born on this date in 1824 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.  Matilda was the daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the older sister of my Susan JACOBS.  Matilda married on April 27, 1847 in Wayne County, Ohio to George COOK.  George was born June 11, 1818 in York County, Pennsylvania.  I do not have his parentage.  They had 5 children.  George died September 14, 1887 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio.  Matilda died May 27, 1892 in Hiawatha, Brown County, Kansas.



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Friday, March 26, 2010

Family Milestones: March 26th

My maternal 5th-great grandmother, Mary Ann NOSLER, was born on this date in 1803 in Virginia, or perhaps not.  Another source has conflicting dates.  Mary was the daughter of Conrad and Sarah (PAINS) NOSLER.  She married circa 1820 in Anderson County, Tennessee to David CROCKETT, son of Alexander and Elizabeth (WATKINS) CROCKETT.  David was born circa 1794 in Virginia.  They had 8 children.  David died August 1854 in Owen County, Indiana.  Mary Ann died August 7, 1872 in Owen County, Indiana.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Margaret JACOBS, married on this date in 1863 in Wayne County, Ohio to Benjamin DREIBLEBEIS.  Margaret was the daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger sister of my Susan JACOBS.  Margaret was born February 11, 1839 in Congress Township, Wayne County, Ohio.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Benjamin.  Margaret died October 9, 1913.  Nothing further is known at this time. 

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Family Milestones: March 23rd

My paternal 3rd-great grandparents, David SHERRICK and Susan JACOBS, were married on this date in 1843 in Wayne County, Ohio.  David was born October 18, 1823 in York County, Pennsylvania, the son of David and Eve (________) SHERRICK.  Susan was born August 18, 1825 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS.  They lived in Wayne, Medina and Ashland Counties, Ohio.  They had 9 children.  Susan died February 24, 1864 in Mifflin Township, Ashland County, Ohio.  David died September 30, 1914 in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.

 

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Family Milestones: March 13th

My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Abraham BYERS, was born on this date in 1803 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.  Abraham was the son of Abraham and Mary (STICKEL) BYERS, and the younger brother of my Barbara BYERS.  Abraham married Louisa BOWER.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Louisa.  Abraham died December 31, 1867 in York County, Pennsylvania.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Jabesh HEATON, was born on this date in 1714.  Jabesh was the son of Samuel and Susan (HAWES) HEATON, and the older brother of my John HEATON.  Jabesh died in 1802.  Nothing further is known at this time.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Family Milestones: February 11th

My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Charity MILLS, was married on this date in 1779 to Samuel HOGGATT.  Charity's birth was recorded at Deep River MM, Guilord County, North Carolina 1758, 4th month, 6th day, the daughter of Henry and Hannah (THORNBURG) MILLS, and the younger sister of my Aaron MILLS.  Samuel's birth was recorded at New Garden MM, Guilford County, North Carolina 1755, 5th month, 29th day (O.S.), the son of Anthony and Mary (________) HOGGATT.  They had at least one child.  Charity died December 24, 1799.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Mary BYERS, was married on this date in 1869 in Wayne County, Ohio to William HAGEN.  Mary was born in 1816 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Abraham and Mary (STICKEL) BYERS, and the younger sister of my Barbara BYERS.  I do not have dates of birth or death for William.  Mary died sometime after 1884.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Margaret JACOBS, was born on this date in 1839 in Congress Township, Wayne County, Ohio.  Margaret was the daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger sister of my Susan JACOBS.  Margaret married March 26, 1863 in Wayne County, Ohio to Benjamin DREIBLEBEIS.  I do not have dates of birth or death for William.  Margaret died October 9, 1913.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Mary ROBINS, was born on this date in 1790.  Mary was the daughter of Obadiah and Susannah (HODGKINS) ROBINS, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth ROBINS.  Mary married August 8, 1810 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to Samuel PANGBURN.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Samuel.  They moved to Brown County, Ohio.  Mary died August 23, 1810 in Brown County, Ohio.

Sunday, February 07, 2010

Family Milestones: February 7th

 My maternal great-grandmother, Edna Muriel PIERCE, was born on this date in 1897 in Madison County, Indiana.  Edna was the daughter of William Francis and Clara (PENNISTEN) PIERCE.  She was known by her nickname of "Peach".  Edna married June 19, 1915 in Madison County, Indiana to Virgil Lee WRIGHT, son of John William and Ellen (KING) WRIGHT.  Virgil was born July 6, 1894 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana.  They lived in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, and had 3 children.  Virgil died March 25, 1972 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.  Edna died March 3, 1968 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.

My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Jackson Conrad CROCKETT, was born on this date in 1823 in Owen County, Indiana.  Jackson was the son of David and Mary Ann (NOSLER) CROCKETT, and the older brother of my Mary Ann Crockett.  Jackson married January 12, 1843 in Monroe County, Indiana to Clarinda GRIFFITHS.  Clarinda was born October 6, 1819 in North Carolina.  They had 4 children.  Clarinda died May 28, 1888 in Bourbon County, Kansas.  Jackson died November 5, 1860 in Sarcoxie, Jasper County, Missouri.

My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Mary Ann BYERS, was born on this date in 1765 in York County, Pennsylvania.  Mary was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (________) BYERS, and the older sister of my Abraham BYERS.  Mary Ann married circa 1786 in York County, Pennsylvania to Jacob REIBER.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Jacob.  Mary Ann died May 10, 1859 in Southampton Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Family Milestones: January 29th

My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Ezra JACOBS, was married on this date in 1852 in Wayne County, Ohio to Elizabeth Margaret FUHRMAN.  Ezra was the son of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my Susan JACOBS.  Ezra was born June 14, 1829 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.  I do not have birth and death dates for Elizabeth.  Ezra died July 20, 1913 in West Salem, Ashland County, Ohio.

My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, William JACOBS, was born on this date in 1832 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.  William was the son of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my Susan JACOBS.  William married September 7, 1855 in Ashland County, Ohio to Catherine EICHELBERGER.  Catherine was born March 12, 1836 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Adam and Susannah (WESTHEFFER) EICHELBERGER.  They had 8 children.  Catherine died July 2, 1913 in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.  William died September 18, 1908 in Ashland County, Ohio.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Family Milestones: January 13th

My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Larkin M. SWAFFORD, was married on this date in 1850 in Monroe County, Indiana to Catherine Jan STILES.  Larkin was the son of Larkin and Nancy (________) SWAFFORD, and the younger brother of my Peter Kirkipatrick SWAFFORD.  Larkin was born circa 1830 in Tennessee.  Catherine was born circa 1830 in Indiana, of unknown parentage.  They raised a family of 7 children in Bean Blossom Township, Monroe County, Indiana.  The last record I have for Larkin & Catherine is the 1870 census.  Nothing further is known.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Catherine JACOBS, was born on this date in 1818 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.  Catherine was the daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the older sister of my Susan JACOBS.  Catherine married November 17, 1836 in Wayne County, Ohio to Josiah Jeremiah KANAGY.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Josiah.  Catherine died March 19, 1892.  Nothing further is known.

My paternal 2nd-great grandmother, Mary Jane SHERRICK, was born on this date in 1844 in Ashland County, Ohio.  Mary was the daughter of David and Susan (JACOBS) SHERRICK.  Mary married October 14, 1862 in Ashland County, Ohio to George Washington HALEY, son of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY.  They had 7 children.  George died December 16, 1892 in Jay County, Indiana.  Mary married secondly to Robert N. KIMBLE on May 8, 1897 in Jay County, Indiana.  Robert was born August 1841 in Ohio.  Mary died January 15, 1916 and is buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.

My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Mary WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1766 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Mary was the daughter of Samuel and Cyllania (WOOLSTON) WOOLSTON, and the younger sister of my Lettice WOOLSTON.  Nothing further is known.

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Family Milestones: January 5th

My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Hannah HEATON, married on this date in 1731 to Beriah WARE.  Hannah was the daughter of Samuel and Susan (HAWES) HEATON, and the younger sister of my John HEATON.  I do not have the parentage of Beriah.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Bethia MAXSON, married on this date in 1737 in Westerly, Rhode Island to Thomas DAVIS.  Bethia was the daughter of Joseph and Bethia (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Ephraim MAXSON.  Bethia was born October 19, 1716 in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Thomas was born circa 1715, the son of William and Elizabeth (PAVIOR) DAVIS.  The had at least 3 children.  Thomas died February 2, 1786.  Bethia died June 18, 1754.

My paternal 4th-great grandmother, Barbara BYERS, was born on this date in 1798 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.  Barbara was the daughter of Abraham and Mary (STICKEL) BYERS.  Barbara married circa 1817 in York County, Pennsylvania to David JACOBS, son of Michael and Margaret (________) JACOBS.  David was born October 3, 1796 in York County, Pennsylvania.  They raised a family of 10 children, and moved circa 1835 to Wayne County, Ohio.  David died June 20, 1857 in Wayne County, Ohio.  Barbara died December 4, 1784 in Congress Township, Wayne County, Ohio.

My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Jerusha HURLBUT, was born on this date in 1768 in Woodbury, Connecticut.  Jerusha was the daughter of Israel and Jerusha (________) HURLBUT, and the younger sister of my Avis HURLBUT.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, Jesse WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1878 in Madison County, Indiana.  Jesse was the son of Joseph W. and Rebecca (HEATON) WRIGHT, and the younger brother of my John William WRIGHT.  Jesse married June 16, 1910 in Madison County, Indiana to Hazel M. O'BRYANT.  Hazel was born circa 1888, the daughter of Bradford O'BRYANT.  Hazel died April 14, 1916 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.  Jesse died March 31, 1919 in Madison County, Indiana.

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Family Milestones: December 31st

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Minerva PIERCE, was married on this date in 1868 in Madison County, Indiana to Dr. Daniel SIGLER.  Minerva was the daughter of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my Edmund G. PIERCE.  Minerva was born December 6, 1846 in Indiana.  Daniel was born May 1844 in Indiana, the son of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHANK) PIERCE.  Daniel was a physician in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  They had 3 children.  Minerva died August 31, 1902 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana and is buried in the Elwood City Cemetery. I do not have a death date for Daniel.

My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Elisha CHEW, was married on this date in 1794 to Mary SPRINGER.  Elisha was the son of Rev. Jesse and Mary (RICHARDS) CHEW, and the younger brother of my Nathaniel CHEW.  Elisha was born October 5, 1776 in New Jersey.  I do not have dates of birth or parentage of Mary SPRINGER.  Elisha died August 22, 1849.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal grandaunt, Carrie Verle HALEY, was married on this date in 1927 in Jay County, Indiana to Waymon THORNBURG.  Carrie was the daughter of Eli Weldon and Cora Belle (METZNER) HALEY.  Carrie was born May 14, 1905 in Jay County, Indiana.  Waymon was born December 26, 1903 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana, the son of Arthur F. and Minnie (WARREN) THORNBURG.  Waymon died July 17, 1973 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  Carrie died August 5, 2003 Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.

My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Content MAXSON, was born on this date in 1732.  Content was the daughter of Joseph and Bethia (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Ephraim MAXSON.  Content married September 19, 1754 to George POTTER, son of Thomas and Mary (BABCOCK) POTTER.   George was born January 3, 1732 in Westerly, Rhode Island.   They raised a family of 9 children.  George died August 19, 1794 and Content died October 24, 1815.

My paternal 5th-great grandfather, Abraham BYERS, was born on this date in 1771 in Pennsylvania.  Abraham was the son of Charles and Elizabeth (________) BYERS.  Charles married circa 1795 in York County, Pennsylvania to Mary STICKEL, daughter of Jacob and Anna Maria (________) STICKEL.  Mary was born August 28, 1768 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.  They raised a family of 9 children.  Abraham died January 21, 1823 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.  Mary died September 24, 1842 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Family Milestones: December 18th

My maternal 7th-great grandparents, Bennett FIELD and Elizabeth SPOFFORD, were married on this date in 1734 in Deerfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.  Bennett was the son of John and Mary (BENNETT) FIELD.  Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas and Bethiah (HAZELTINE) SPOFFORD.  Bennett was born December 13, 1709 in Deerfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.  Elizabeth was born April 19, 1715 in Boxford, Essex 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 maternal 4th-great granduncle, William C. MILLS, married on this date in 1839 to Rebecca HADLEY.  William was the son of Henry and Hannah (WOODWARD) MILLS, and the older brother of my Hannah MILLS.  William was born 1816-5mo-8d and died July 21, 1899.  Nothing further is known at this date.

My paternal great-granduncle, Alva Monroe WEHRLY, was born on this date in 1878 in Jay County, Indiana.  Alva was the son of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, and the younger brother of my Barbara Isabel WEHRLY.  Alva married October 1, 1901 to Emma C. YAEGER.  Emma was born April 1, 1882 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.  They had 4 children.  Emma died December 8, 1964 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  Alva died March 8, 1952 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.

My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Isaac LEMASTERS, was born on this date in 1795 in Virginia.  Isaac was the son of Jacob and Hannah (________) LEMASTERS, and the older brother of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS.  Isaac married on November 21, 1821 in Shelby County, Ohio to Hannah Elizabeth COLEMAN.  Hannah was the daughter of Phillip and Ann (KELLY) COLEMAN.  Hannah was born April 17, 1807 in Warren County, Ohio.  Isaac died about January 11, 1841 in Allen County, Ohio.  Hannah died May 7, 1892 in Auglaize County, Ohio.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Mary JACOBS, was born on this date in 1819 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.  Mary was the daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the older sister of my Susan JACOBS.  Mary died August 27, 1820 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.

My paternal 6th-great grandmother, Mary RICHARDS, was born on this date in 1738 in New Jersey.  Mary was the daughter of John and Mary (________) RICHARDS.  Mary married October 21, 1760 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Jesse CHEW, son of Jeffrey and Amy (DRIVER) CHEW.  Jesse was born November 25, 1738 in Gloucester County, New Jersey.  They had 7 children.  Jesse died January 31, 1812.  Mary died May 7, 1816 in New Jersey.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Family Milestones: November 19th

My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Anne HAINES, was born on this date in 1769 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Anne was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES. Anne died February 23, 1854 in Burlington County, New Jersey and is buried at the Friends Burial Ground in Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.

My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Jeremiah HAINES, was born on this date in 1771 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Jeremiah was the sister to Anne HAINES, above. I do not have any further information on him, and he may have died young.

My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Abraham B. JACOBS, married Harriette RIFE on this date in 1857 in Wayne County, Ohio. Abraham was the son of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my Susan JACOBS. Abraham was born June 22, 1834 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. I do not know when or where Harriett was born. Abraham died May 30, 1903.

My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Anna PHILBRICK, married Ebenezer SHAW on this date in 1738. Anna was the daughter of Thomas and Abigail (________) PHILBRICK, and the younger sister of my John PHILBRICK. They had at least 3 children, but I do not know anything else about their family. More research definitely needed.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Family Milestones: November 17th

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Catherine JACOBS, married Josiah Jeremiah KANAGY, on this date in 1836 in Wayne County, Ohio. Catherine was the daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the older sister of my Susan JACOBS. Catherine was born January 13, 1818 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. She died March 19, 1892, according to unsourced data in my file.

My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Piety MAXSON, married Jonathan DAVIS on this date in 1796. Piety was the daughter of Ephraim and Elisabeth (DAVIS) MAXSON, and the younger sister to my Jesse MAXSON. I do not know how Jonathan DAVIS is related to the other Davis family lines. Need to go back and locate my sources for this data and revise.

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Cornelius ANTONIDES, was born on this date in 1763. Cornelius was the son of Pieter and Catherine (VANDERVEER) ANTONIDES, and the older brother of my Joannah ANTONIDES. Cornelius married Marie VAN SICKLEN and had at least 4 children. Cornelius died on August 8, 1832.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Family Milestones: November 14th

My paternal 5th-great granduncle, George BYERS, was born on this date in 1783 in York County, Pennsylvania. George was the son of Charles and Elizabeth (________) BYERS, and the younger brother of my Abraham BYERS. George married circa 1812 to Elizabeth ________. He died August 28, 1866 in Franklin Township, York County, Pennsylvania.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

David Sherrick household - Medina Co., OH

The David SHERRICK household appears in the 1870 census of Harrisville Twp., Medina Co., OH. David was my paternal third great-grandfather, the son of David and Eve (________) SHERRICK.

David was listed as a 47 year old farmer, born in Pennsylvania, with real estate valued at $5080 and a personal estate of $1100. His wife, Emma, aged 37, was born in Pennsylvania and keeping house. Children in the household included : Amanda, aged 26; William, aged 17; Abram L., aged 14; Weldon, aged 12; and Margaret, aged 10; all born in Ohio.

David SHERRICK b. October 18, 1823 York Co., PA., d. September 30, 1914 Ashland, Ashland Co., OH., m. March 23, 1843 Wayne Co., OH., to Susan JACOBS, daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS; m(2) after 1864 to Amy BYERS; m(3) after 1883 to Margaret ZIMMERMAN. First wife Susan b. August 18, 1825 York Co., PA., d. February 24, 1864 Ashland Co., OH; second wife Amy b. November 26, 1832 York Co., PA., d. December 30, 1883 Ashland Co., OH; third wife Margaret d. 1911.

Children of David and Susan (JACOBS) SHERRICK are as follows :
i. Mary Jane SHERRICK b. January 13, 1844 Ashland Co., OH., d. January 15, 1916 Jay Co., IN., m. George Washington HALEY m(2) Robert N. KIMBLE.
ii. Amanda Matilda SHERRICK b. 1845 Ohio, m. ________ OVERS
iii. Catherine B. SHERRICK b. 1846 Ohio m. Eli OVERS
iv. Almira SHERRICK b. 1849 Ohio d. ca. 1854 Ohio
v. William W. SHERRICK b. ca. 1853 Ohio
vi. Abraham L. SHERRICK b. June 19, 1856 Ohio, d. 1917 Ashland Co., OH, m. Ruth THOMAS.
vii. Weldon J. SHERRICK b. July 1858 Ohio, d. February 29, 1936 Ashland Co., OH., m. Pauline B. _______
viii. Margaret A. SHERRICK b. ca. 1860 Ohio
ix. Alice SHERRICK m. ________ BOWERS