Surname Saturday : MOULTON

The MOULTON surname is in my paternal line.  The origins of the surname are unknown at this time.


Ahnentafel # 23: Clara Moulton (1843-1899).  Clara was born September 1843 in Licking County, Ohio.  She married November 13, 1864 in Jay County, Indiana to John Adam Metzner (1840-1895).  John was born August 23, 1840 in Licking County, Ohio.  They had 4 children and lived in Wayne Township, Jay County, Indiana.  John was a Civil War veteran, serving in Co. G, 40th Ohio Infantry and in the 51st Ohio Infantry.  John died December 4, 1895 in Westchester, Jay County, Indiana.  Clara died July 2, 1899 in Westchester, Jay County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 46: Albert Moulton (1819-1864?).  Albert was born May 10, 1819 in Rutland County, Vermont.  He married in 1848 to Emeline Philbrick (1817-1881).  Emeline was born in May 29, 1817 in Johnstown, Licking County, Ohio.  They had 2 daughters and lived in Licking County, Ohio and Bureau County, Illinois.  Albert abandoned his family during the Gold Rush to California.  Emeline died January 16, 1881 in Newton County, Indiana.  Albert may have died May 18, 1864 in California, known to be in El Dorado County, California in the 1850 census.


Ahnentafel # 92: Selah Moulton (1790-1848).  Selah was born October 28, 1790 in Rutland County, Vermont.  He married circa 1815 in Rutland County, Vermont to Lydia Fennel (1796-1869).  Lydia was born February 21, 1796 in Rutland County, Vermont.  They raised 9 children in Rutland County, Vermont and Licking County, Ohio, coming to Ohio circa 1833.  Lydia died December 1869 in Licking County, Ohio.  Selah died February 1848 in St. Albans Township, Licking County, Ohio.  


Ahnentafel # 184: John Moulton (1755-c1808).  John was born December 27, 1755 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut.  He married July 24, 1781 in Castleton, Rutland County, Vermont to Avis Hurlbut (1762-    ).  Avis was born November 11, 1762 in Woodbury, Connecticut.  They raised 15 children in Rutland County, Vermont.  Avis died sometime after 1808.  John died circa 1808 in Vermont.


Ahnentafel # 368: Samuel Moulton (c1730-     ).  Samuel was born circa 1730.  He married Phoebe ________.  They had at least 4 children.


Related blog posts:

• Albert Moulton (1819-1864)

• GeneaLeaks

• Moulton Research

• Hagaman Resource

• Clara (Moulton) Metzner (1843-1899)

• Marriage: John Adam Metzner to Clara Moulton

• Google Books Fills In the Gaps

• Widow Emeline Moulton - Licking County, Ohio

• Albert Moulton - El Dorado County, California

• John Moulton (b. December 27, 1755)

• Today in my database: Selah Moulton (b. October 28, 1790)

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Albert Moulton (1819-1864)

Albert MOULTON was my paternal 3rd-great grandfather.  He remains a man of mystery.


The following facts about Albert's life are known:

• Birth: He was born May 10, 1819 in Rutland County, Vermont, the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON.
• Marriage: He married before 1843 to Emeline PHILBRICK
• Census: 1850 - he appears in Placerville, El Dorado County, California, as a miner.
• Death: Supposedly he died May 18, 1864, location unknown.

The following facts need additional research and/or documentation to complete my research:

• Marriage: There should be a record of his marriage, possibly in Licking County, Ohio, where his daughter Clara, was born.
• Gold Rush: Albert supposedly went to California during the Gold Rush and died there, according to a county history.  Whether he was divorced or abandoned his wife, I do not know.
• Census: I am not 100% positive that the census record in 1850 is my man.  The record claims he is a 31 year old man, born in Vermont.
• Census: 1860 - I have not been able to find Albert in the 1860 census.  There is another Albert Moulton in California with wife Hannah.
• Military : I have not located any record of military service during the Civil War for Albert.
• Death: My source of the death date came from a handwritten family group sheet.

Ancestry of Albert Moulton, Ahnentafel # 46 in my ancestry:

Ahnentafel # 92: Selah MOULTON (1790-1848); Rutland Co., VT>Licking Co., OH

Ahnentafel # 184: John MOULTON (1755-c1808); Hartford Co., CT>Rutland Co., VT

Ahnentafel # 368: Samuel MOULTON (c1730-    )

Related blog posts:

• Moulton Research

• More Hagaman Data

• Google Books fill in the gaps

• Albert Moulton - El Dorado, CA

Family Milestones: September 23rd

My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Charles MOULTON, was married on this date in 1853 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio to Charlotte Cordelia PHILLIPS, daughter of David and Charlotte (GILBERT) PHILLIPS.  Charles was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger brother of my Albert MOULTON.  Charles was born November 12, 1832 in Rutland County, Vermont.  Charlotte was born May 1831 in New York. They raised 4 children and resided in Marion County, Iowa and Holt County, Nebraska, where Charles was a farmer, carpenter and wagonmaker.  The last record I have for Charles and Charlotte is the 1910 census of Atkinson Township, Holt County, Nebraska.


My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Judith MAXSON, was born on this date in 1689. Judith was the daughter of John and Judith (CLARKE) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Bethia and Elizabeth MAXSON.  Judith married Samuel BURDICK.  Nothing further is known at this time.

Family Milestones: September 17th

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Balaam RAINS, was born on this date in 1801. Balaam was the son of Anthony & Nancy (GRAHAM) RAINS, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth RAINS.  Nothing further is known at this time.


My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Edward F. MOULTON, was born on this date in 1829 in Rutland County, Vermont.  Edward was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger brother of my Albert MOULTON.  Edward married on October 12, 1854 in Putnam County, Ohio to Ziltha WILLIAMS.  Ziltha's parentage is unknown. Ziltha was born circa 1837 in Ohio. They had 6 children.  Edward died February 23, 1876 in Marion County, Iowa.


My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Judith MAXSON, was born on this date in 1720. Judith was the daughter of Joseph and Bethia (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Ephraim MAXSON.  Judith married on January 10, 1740 in Westerly, Rhode Island to James DAVIS, son of Willam and Elizabeth (PAVIOR) DAVIS.  James was born in 1720.  They had 7 children.  James died September 11, 1777.  Judith died in 1778.

Moulton Research

I answered an email this morning that had been setting in my inbox for a couple months regarding the MOULTON family.  The lady is also a descendant of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON.  Hopefully we can tear down some of the brickwalls together.

She didn't indicate which line was hers, but mine is from their son Albert.  Albert has been somewhat of a mystery man, disappearing during the Gold Rush and heading for California.  I believe I have found him in the 1850 census of El Dorado County, living as a miner.  However, there are other Albert Moulton's in California at the same time, so I don't know for sure.

Albert MOULTON was born May 10, 1819 in Rutland County, Vermont, the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON.  He married in 1848 to Emeline PHILBRICK, daughter of Joel and Sally (FOX) PHILBRICK.  They had two daughters: Clara b. September 1843 and Lydia b. January 1849.  Notice that the date of marriage must be off.

The family is briefly mentioned in The Descendants of Rev. William Worcester by Jonathan Fox Worcester.

Clara married John Adam METZNER and lived in Jay County, Indiana.  Lydia married Charles Sherman HAGAMAN and lived in Livingston County, Missouri.

Family Milestones: May 15th

My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Samuel MOULTON, was born on this date in 1825 in Rutland County, Vermont.  Samuel was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger brother of my Albert MOULTON.  Samuel died December 4, 1832 in West Rutland, Vermont.

My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Thomas William DAVIS, was born on this date in 1719 in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Thomas was the son of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS.  Thomas married December 8, 1737 in Westerly, Rhode island to Tacy CRANDALL, daughter of John F. and Mary (________) CRANDALL.  Tacy was born circa 1720 in Westerly, Rhode Island.  They had 7 children.  Tacy died June 1, 1795 in White Day Creek, Monongalia County, Virginia.  Thomas died July 15, 1791 in White Day Creek, Monongalia County, Virginia.

Family Milestones: May 10th

My maternal great-grandaunt, Pauline LAMBERTSON and Forrest VAN NESS were married on this date in 1923 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Pauline was the daughter of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger sister of my Clemon LAMBERTSON.  Pauline was born May 16, 1908 in Hamilton County, Indiana.  Forrest was born May 4, 1904 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  They had 6 children and lived in Elwood.  Forrest died June 3, 1989 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Pauline died May 26, 1992 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.

My paternal 3rd-great grandfather, Albert MOULTON, was born on this date in 1819 in Rutland County, Vermont.  Albert was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON.  Albert married in 1848 to Emeline PHILBRICK, daughter of Joel and Sally (FOX) PHILBRICK.  Emeline was born in 1820.  They had 2 daughters.  Albert went west to California during the Gold Rush period, and last known record is believed to be the 1850 census of Placerville, El Dorado County, California.  One source has him dying May 18, 1864.  Emeline died January 16, 1881, probably Newton County, Indiana.


My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Beulah HAINES, was born on this date in 1787 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Beulah was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES.  Beulah married on April 24, 1813 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Joseph DEACON, son of William and Elizabeth (ROGERS) DEACON.  Joseph was born June 1, 1774.  They had 10 children.  Joseph died November 17, 1855 near Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Beulah died January 5, 1832 in Burlington County, New Jersey.

Family Milestones: March 4th

My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Mary A. METZNER, married on this date in 1888 in Jay County, Indiana to Harvey A. HUEY.  Mary was born March 24, 1862 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER.  Harvey was born December 1866 in Indiana.  Harvey was a Baptist minister, and they lived in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin, Noble County, Indiana and Genesee County, Michigan.  Harvey died in 1947.  Mary died in 1925.  Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.

My maternal 2nd-great grandfather, William Francis PIERCE, married on this date in 1909 in Madison County, Indiana to Vida MADDOX, his second wife.  William was born July 10, 1865 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana the son of Edmund G. and Catherine (GROENENDYKE) PIERCE.  Vida was born October 6, 1886 in Owingsville, Bath County, Kentucky, the daughter of Charles W. and Sarah (POWELL) MADDOX.  They raised 7 children in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Vida died November 19, 1968 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.  William died September 21, 1950 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.

My paternal great granduncle, Andrew Frank HALEY, was born on this date in 1864 in Ashland County, Ohio.  Andrew was the son of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY, and the older brother of my Eli Weldon HALEY.  Andrew married November 3, 1887 in Jay County, Indiana to Emma C. LEONHARD.  Emma was born February 8, 1865 in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of John P. and Christina (________) LEONHARD.  They had 2 children and resided in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.  I do not have their dates of death.

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Ephraim JACOBS, was born on this date in 1802 in Fleming County, Kentucky.  Ephraim was the son of William and Sibell (LITTELL) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my James Thomas JACOBS.  Ephraim married October 7, 1824 in Brown County, Ohio to Elizabeth REEVES.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Elizabeth.  Ephraim died September 20, 1888 in Adams County, Ohio.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Harriet N. MOULTON, was born on this date in 1827 in Rutland County, Vermont.  Harriett was the daughter of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger sister of my Albert MOULTON.  Nothing further is known at this time.

 

Family Milestones: February 27th

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Mary Ann BEALS, was married on this date in 1884 to Joseph E. GILBERT.  Mary was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the younger sister of my Nathan Thomas BEALS.  Mary was born March 27, 1859 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.  I do not have date of birth and death for Joseph.  They resided in Girrard, Crawford County, Kansas and Hennessey, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Sarah JACOBS, was married on this date in 1812 in Adams County, Ohio to Valentine SHELDON.  Sarah was the daughter of William and Sibell (LITTELL) JACOBS, and the younger sister of my James Thomas JACOBS.  I do not have dates of birth and death for Valentine.  Sarah died December 26, 1839 in Brown County, Ohio.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Sophia Polly MOULTON, was born on this date in 1823 in Rutland County, Vermont.  Sophia was the daughter of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger sister of my Albert MOULTON.  Sophia married April 1841 in Licking County, Ohio to Lorenzo SHERMAN.  Lorenzo was born circa 1811 in Vermont, the son of Shubael and Phebe (________) SHERMAN.  They had 8 children and resided in Jay County, Indiana.  Sophia died December 7, 1907 in Jay County, Indiana.

Family Milestones: February 23rd

My maternal great-grandaunt, Carrie Mae HALEY, married on this date in 1895 in Jay County, Indiana, to Arthur E. GRAVES.  Carrie was the daughter of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY, and the younger sister of my Eli Weldon HALEY.  Carrie was born January 4, 1877 in Seneca County, Ohio.  Arthur was born August 1871 in Indiana.  They had 1 son.  They lived in Midland and Oakland County, Michigan.  I do not have dates of death for either of them.

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Emma BEALS, married on this date in 1872 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Calvin STURDEVANT.  Emma was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan Thomas BEALS.  Emma was born March 7, 1851 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Calvin was born May 1851 in Indiana, the son of Henry Washington and Mary (BRAY) STURDEVANT.  They had 3 children in Hamilton County, Indiana.  Calvin was the County Auditor.  Calvin died February 3, 1914 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Emma died December 17, 1927 in Hamilton County, Indiana.  

My paternal 4th-great grandparents, Jesse MAXSON and Sarah SUTTON, were married on this date in 1797 in Harrison County, Virginia.  Jesse was born October 8, 1772 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey, the son of Ephraim and Elisabeth (DAVIS) MAXSON.  Sarah was born January 3, 1779 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey, the daughter of Cornelius and Elizabeth (APPLEGATE) SUTTON.  They raised 12 children in Clark County, Ohio.  Jesse died March 24, 1851 in Clark County, Ohio.  Sarah died March 18, 1863 in Clark County, Ohio.

My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Edwin Wallace MOULTON, was born on this date in 1821 in Castelton, Rutland County, Vermont.  Edwin was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger brother of my Albert MOULTON.  Edwin married September 1, 1841 in St. Albans, Licking County, Ohio to Lucinda SHERMAN.  Lucinda was born circa 1820 in Ohio.  They had 4 children.  Edwin died January 17, 1895 in Hamilton, Marion County, Iowa.

My paternal 5th-great grandfather, Deacon John PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1748 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire.  John was the son of John and Judith (SANBORN) PHILBRICK.  John married December 6, 1770 in Hollis, New Hampshire to Sally JEWETT.  Sally was born March 7, 1749 in Hollis, Province of New Hampshire, the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (_______) JEWETT.  They had 8 children.  John died July 31, 1840 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Letitia WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1806 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Letitia was the daughter of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON, and the younger sister of my Rachel WOOLSTON.  Letitia died before 1814 in Burlington County, New Jersey.

My maternal great-granduncle, Orville Edward LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1902 in Hamilton County, Indiana.  Orville was known as "Jack".  Orville was the son of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger brother of my Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON.  Orville was married first to Mary E. HERTER; married secondly to Martha STONER; married thirdly to Hassie HAWKINS.  Orville died May 23, 1983 in Oroville, Butte County, California.

My paternal granduncle, Stanley Duey LeMASTER, was born on this date in 1898 in Jay County, Indiana.  Stanley was the son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older brother of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER.  Stanley married December 23, 1922 to Anna BEARD, daughter of Sumner and Miriam (HUNNICUTT) BEARD.  Anna was born October 27, 1901 in Economy, Wayne County, Indiana.  They had 4 children.  Stanley died April 1982.

Family Milestones: February 21st

My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Rachel BEALS, was married on this date in 1789 to William THORNBURGH.  Rachel was the daughter of Thomas and Sarah (ANTRIM) BEALS, and the younger sister of my John BEALS.  Rachel's birth was recorded in 1763, 3rd month, 9th day at New Garden MM, Guilford County, North Carolina.  I do not have dates of birth or death for William.  Rachel died circa 1798.  Nothing further is known.

My paternal 5th-great grandfather, John Peter SAUBEL, was born on this date in 1758 in the Saar Basin, Germany.  John was the son of Leonard SAUBEL.  John married before 1775 to Barbara ________.  Barbara was born circa 1758.  They had 8 children.  John died August 15, 1831 in York County, Pennsylvnia.

My maternal 2nd-great grandfather, John William WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1860 in Brown County, Ohio.  John was the son of Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT.  John married May 13, 1888 in Madison County, Indiana to Ellen KING, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHAW) KING.  Ellen was born August 24, 1868 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana.  They had 4 children, 2 whom survived.  Ellen died December 24, 1913 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  John died June 5, 1945 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.

My paternal 4th-great grandmother, Lydia FENNEL, was born on this date in 1796 in Rutland County, Vermont.  Lydia married circa 1815 in Rutland County, Vermont to Selah MOULTON, son of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON.  Selah was born October 28, 1790 in Rutland County, Vermont.  They had 9 children.  They moved to St. Albans Township, Licking County, Ohio.  Selah died February 1848 in St. Albans Township, Licking County, Ohio.  Lydia died December 1869 in Licking County, Ohio.

Family Milestones: January 21st

My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Anna L. WRIGHT, was married on this date in 1885 in Madison County, Indiana to Albert Morris 'Ab' VINSON.  Anna was the daughter of Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT, and the younger sister of my John William WRIGHT.  Albert was born July 31, 1858 in Madison County, Indiana, the son of James and Elizabeth (________) VINSON.  Anna was born March 8, 1864 in Brown County, Ohio.  They had 1 daughter.  Anna died June 6, 1914 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.  Albert died October 26, 1921 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.

My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, James Alfred KING, was married on this date in 1899 to Rosie M. DILL.  James was the son of David and Elizabeth (KING) SHAW, and the older brother of my Ellen KING.  Rosie was born March 28, 1881 in Indiana.  James was born September 10, 1865 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana.  They had 4 children.  Rosie died June 29, 1940 in Bell, California.  James died June 10, 1933 in Bell, California.

My paternal 6th-great granduncle, Abner PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1708 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire.  Abner was the son of Thomas and Abigail (________) PHILBRICK, and the older brother of my John PHILBRICK.  Abner married on November 10, 1731 to Mehitable STEWART.  Mehitable was born in 1716.  Mehitable died in 1770.  Abner died May 2, 1790.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Charlotte HAINES, was born on this date in 1768 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Charlotte was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the twin sister of my Hannah HAINES.  Charlotte married on February 13, 1798 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Michael WOOLSTON, son of Jacob and Sarah (GOSLING) WOOLSTON.  They had 4 children.  Michael died in 1817.  Charlotte died August 24, 1821 in Burlington County, New Jersey.

My paternal 5th-great grandmother, Hannah HAINES, was born on this date in 1768 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Hannah was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES.  Hannah married on February 26, 1795 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Samuel WOOLSTON, son of Samuel and Cyllania (WOOLSTON) WOOLSTON.  Samuel was born August 22, 1768 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  They had 10 children.  Samuel died November 3, 1813 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Hannah died February 7, 1813 in Burlington County, New Jersey.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Julia MOULTON, was born on this date in 1818 in Rutland County, Vermont.  Julia was the daughter of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the older sister of my Albert MOULTON.  Nothing further is known at this time.

Family Milestones: November 12th

My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Charles MOULTON, was born on this date in 1832 in Rutland County, Vermont. Charles was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger brother of my Albert MOULTON. Charles married Charlotte Cordelia PHILLIPS, daughter of David and Charlotte (GILBERT) PHILLIPS, on September 23, 1853 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio. Charles was a farmer, carpenter and wagon maker. He resided in Marion and Warren Counties, Iowa and Holt County, Nebraska. The last record I have for him currently is the 1910 census of Holt County, Nebraska.

My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Jesse CHEW, was born on this date in 1773 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Jesse was the son of Rev. Jesse and Mary (RICHARDS) CHEW, and the younger brother of my Nathaniel CHEW. Jesse married circa 1796 to Keziah KINSEY. Jesse died March 8, 1812, probably in Gloucester County, New Jersey.

Lorenzo Sherman household - Licking Co., OH & Jay Co. IN

The Lorenzo SHERMAN household appears in the 1860 census of St. Albans Twp., Licking Co., OH and the 1870 census of Wayne Twp., Jay Co., IN. Lorenzo was my paternal 3rd-great uncle, husband to Sophia Polly MOULTON, daughter of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON. He was the son of Shubael and Phebe (________) SHERMAN.

In the 1860 census, Lorenzo was a 47 year old farmer, born in Vermont, with real estate valued at $2100 and a personal estate valued at $400. Wife Sophia was listed as aged 37 and also born in Vermont. The children listed in the family were : Warren, aged 18, born in Ohio; Sarah, aged 17, born in Ohio; Reuben, aged 15, born in Ohio; Sophia, aged 12, born in Ohio; Emma, aged 10, born in Ohio; Anna, aged 7; born in Ohio; and Celestia, aged 5, born in Ohio.

In the 1870 census, Lorenzo was a 59 year old farmer, born in Vermont, with real estate valued at $4000 and a personal estate valued at $600. Wife Sophia P. was aged 47 and also born in Vermont. The children living with the family were : Sophia, aged 22, born in Ohio; Anna, aged 16, born in Ohio; Celestia, age 15, born in Ohio; and Charles, aged 8, born in Ohio.

The family must have moved to Jay Co., after Charles was born (1862) and more likely after the Civil War, along with other members of the Sherman and Moulton families.

Lorenzo SHERMAN b. ca 1811 Vermont, d. after 1880 census Jay Co., IN., m. April 1841 in Licking Co., OH to Sophia Polly MOULTON, daughter of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON. Sophia b. February 27, 1823 Rutland Co., VT, d. December 7, 1907 Jay Co., IN.
Known children of Lorenzo and Sophia Polly (MOULTON) SHERMAN are as follows :
i. Warren S. SHERMAN b. April 21, 1842 Licking Co., OH, d. after June 28, 1870, m. Margaret I. SPADE.
ii. Sarah SHERMAN b. ca. 1843 OH, d. after June 20, 1860
iii. Reuben SHERMAN b. ca. 1845 OH, d. after June 20, 1860
iv. Sophia SHERMAN b. ca. 1848 OH, d. after June 28, 1870
v. Emma SHERMAN b. ca. 1850 OH, d. between Jun 20, 1860 and June 28, 1870
vi. Anna SHERMAN b. ca. 1853 OH, d. after June 28, 1870
vii. Celestia SHERMAN b. ca. 1855 OH, d. after June 28, 1870
viii. Charles SHERMAN b. ca. 1862 OH, d. after June 28, 1870

Widow Emeline Moulton - Licking Co., OH & Livingston Co., MO

The widow Emeline MOULTON appears in the 1860 census of Licking Co., OH and the 1870 census of Livingston Co., MO. Emeline was my paternal 3rd-great grandmother, the daughter of Joel and Sally (FOX) PHILBRICK and widow of Albert MOULTON.

In the 1860 census, Emeline is living with her mother-in-law, the widow Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON in St. Albans Twp., Licking Co., OH. She is listed as being aged 38 and born in Ohio. Her daughters, Clara, aged 16, and Lydia, aged 11, both born in Ohio are also living in the household.

In the 1870 census, Emeline is living with daughter Lydia in the household of Charles HAGAMAN. In this census she is listed as aged 48, born in Ohio.

Emeline was born May 29, 1817 in Johnstown, Licking Co., OH., and died January 16, 1882. One source states that she may have remarried to a Seth W. SHOEMAKER, but I have not confirmed this.

Edwin Moulton household - Marion Co., IA

The Edwin Wallace MOULTON household appears in the 1860 and 1870 census of Liberty Twp., Marion Co., IA. Wallace was the son of Selah and Lyida (FENNEL) MOULTON.

In the 1860 census, Wallace is listed as a 38 year old carpenter, born in Vermont, with real estate valued at $1000 and a personal estate valued at $200. His wife, Lucinda, was aged 39 years and born in Ohio. Their children were : Charles, aged 12, born in Ohio; Amy, aged 10, born in Ohio; and Lucy S., aged 3, born in Iowa.

In the 1870 census, Wallace is listed as a 47 year old carpenter, born in Vermont, with real estate valued at $500 and a personal estate valued at $425. His wife, Lucinda, was aged 49 years born in Ohio. Daughter Lucy, aged 13, born in Iowa and daughter Celestia, aged 4, born in Iowa round out the family.

Edwin Wallace MOULTON b. February 23, 1821 Castleton, Rutland Co., VT., d. January 17, 1895 Hamilton, Marion Co., IA., m. September 1, 1841 St. Albans, Licking Co., OH to Lucinda SHERMAN. Lucinda b. ca. 1820 Ohio, d. after 1870 census.
Known children of Edwin Wallace and Lucinda (SHERMAN) MOULTON :
i. Charles MOULTON b. ca. 1848 Ohio, d. after 1860 census
ii. Amy MOULTON b. ca. 1849 Ohio, d. after 1860 census
iii. Lucy S. MOULTON b. ca. 1857 Iowa, d. after 1870 census
iv. Celestia MOULTON b. ca. 1866 Iowa, d. after 1870 census

Edward Moulton household - Licking Co., OH

The Edward MOULTON family appears in the 1870 census of Licking Co., OH. Edward was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON.

Edward was listed as a 40 year-old farmer, born in Vermont, with real estate valued at $4500 and a personal estate valued at $559. His wife, Zilpha, was aged 33 years and born in Ohio. Their children listed were : Luther, aged 12; Adele, aged 9; Lucy, aged 7; Blanche, aged 4; and Gertie, aged 2; all were born in Ohio.

Edward MOULTON b. September 17, 1829 Rutland Co., VT., d. February 23, 1876 Hamilton, Marion Co., IA., m. October 12,1854 Putnam Co., OH., to Ziltha WILLIAMS. Ziltha b. ca.1837 Ohio, d. after 1870 Iowa.
Known children of Edward and Ziltha (WILLIAMS) MOULTON are as follows :
i. John MOULTON b. ca. 1856 Ohio, d. before 1870
ii. Luther MOULTON b. ca. 1858 Ohio
iii. Adele MOULTON b. ca. 1861 Ohio
iv. Lucy MOULTON b. ca. 1863 Ohio
v. Blanche MOULTON b. ca. 1866 Ohio
vi. Gertie MOULTON b. ca. 1868 Ohio

Charles Moulton family - Marion Co,, IA & Holt Co., NE

The Charles MOULTON family appears in the 1860 & 1870 census of Marion Co., IA and the 1900 & 1910 of Holt Co., NE. Charles was my paternal 3rd-great granduncle, the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON.

In the 1860 census, Charles was a 26 year-old carpenter, born in Vermont, with real estate valued at $650 and a personal estate valued at $550. Wife Charlotte was listed as aged 29 years and born in New York. Their children were listed as Ellen A., aged 5, born in Ohio and Sydney, aged 1, born in Iowa.

In the 1870 census, Charles was a 37 year-old wagon maker, born in Vermont, with real estate valued at $600 and a personal estate valued at $700. Wife Charlotte was also aged 37, born in New York, listed as keeping house. Their children were listed as Ella, aged 15, born Ohio; Ora, aged 8, born Iowa, and Leroy, aged 5, born in Iowa.

In the 1900 census, Charles was listed as a 67 year-old farmer, born in Vermont, married for 46 years. Wife Charlotte was listed as aged 69 years old, the mother of four children; two of whom were living. Their son Leroy was living with them; he was listed as a 35 year-old carpenter, born in Iowa.

In the 1910 census, Charles was listed as a 77 year-old with no occupation, born in Vermont. Wife Charlotte was listed as being 79 years old, born in New York. Again, son Roy was living with them; listed as a 38 year-old carpenter in 1910.

Charles MOULTON b. November 12, 1832 Rutland Co., VT., d. after 1910 census; m. September 23, 1853 Licking Co., OH to Charlotte Cordelia PHILLIPS. Charlotte b. May 23, 1831 New York, d. after 1910 census.
Known children of Charles and Charlotte Cordelia (PHILLIPS) MOULTON :
i. Ellen A. MOULTON b. ca. 1855 Ohio, d. May 28, 1902, m. Clarkson W. JURY
ii. Sydney MOULTON b. ca. 1859 Iowa, d. between 1860-1870 Iowa
iii. Orry MOULTON b. ca 1862 Iowa, d. before 1900 census
iv. Leroy S. MOULTON b. December 1864 Iowa, d. after 1910 census

Albert Moulton - El Dorado Co., CA

Albert MOULTON appears in the 1850 census of Placerville, El Dorado Co., CA as a gold miner. I believe that this is my 3rd-great grandfather. Albert was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON.

Albert was listed as born in Vermont, aged 31, working as a miner bringing in $2.00 per day in labor. He was living with another miner, Henry Belknap of New York.

My 2nd-great grandmother, Clara (Moulton) Metzner's father was stated to have gone to California during the gold rush. Whether or not he divorced his wife is not known. This is the only record of Albert that I've been able to find that matches.

Albert MOULTON b. May 10, 1819 Rutland Co., VT, d. May 18, 1864, m. 1848 Emeline PHILBRICK, daughter of Joel and Sally (FOX) PHILBRICK. Emeline b. May 29, 1817 Johnstown, Licking Co., OH., d. January 16, 1882.

Lydia Fennel (b. February 21, 1796)

Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 4th-great grandmother, Lydia Fennel.

Lydia was born February 21, 1796 in Rutland Co., VT and married circa 1815 in Rutland Co., VT to Selah Moulton, son of John and Avis (Hurlbut) Moulton. Selah was born October 28, 1790 in Rutland Co., VT and died February 1848 in St. Albans, Licking Co., OH. Lydia died December 1869 in Licking Co., OH.

Known children of Selah and Lydia (Fennel) Moulton are as follows :
i. Julia Moulton b. January 21, 1818 Rutland Co., VT
ii. Albert Moulton b. May 10, 1819 Rutland Co., VT., d. May 18, 1864 California, m. Emeline Philbrick
iii. Edwin Wallace Moulton b. February 23, 1821 Rutland Co., VT, d. January 17, 1895 Marion Co., IA, m. Lucinda Sherman
iv. Sophia Polly Moulton b. February 27, 1823 Rutland Co., VT., d. December 7, 1907 Jay Co., IN., m. Lorenzo Sherman
v. Samuel Moulton b. May 15, 1825 Rutland Co., VT., d. December 4, 1832 Rutland Co., VT.
vi. Hariet N. Moulton b. March 4, 1827 Rutland Co., VT
vii. Edward F. Moulton b. September 17, 1829 Rutland Co., VT., d. February 23, 1876 Marion Co., IA., m. Ziltha Williams
viii. Charley Moulton b. November 12, 1832 Rutland Co., VT., d. after 1910, m. Charlotte C. ________
ix. Harvey Moulton b. July 25, 1835 Licking Co., OH

I descend from Selah and Lydia (Fennel) Moulton through their son, Albert, as follows :
Lydia Fennel and Selah Moulton
Albert Moulton and Emeline Philbrick
Clara Moulton and John Adam Metzner
Cora Belle Metzner and Eli Weldon Haley (my great-grandparents)