Am I Really Irish?

While celebrating St. Patrick's Day yesterday at work by dressing up all in green, I was asked if I was Irish, as LeMaster didn't strike a co-worker as a particularly Irish name.  I've been working on my genealogy off and on for years, and have identified a few Irish ancestors - though some were actually Scots-Irish.

My DNA results for ethnicity from Ancestry did show 17% Irish.  

Irish Ancestors :

[unknown] Gary : My paternal 4th-great grandfather, an as yet unknown man, was reported as being born in Ireland by my 3rd-great grandmother on the 1880 census.  Rachel Gary was born March 25, 1816 in Fairfield County, Ohio.  This is the only paternal Irish line that I'm aware of at the moment.

Martha McPheeters : Martha was my maternal 7th-great grandmother, the daughter of William McPheeters and Rebecca Thompson.  Martha was born in Ireland. She married Samuel Downey in Pennsylvania and died 1801 in Clark County, Kentucky. She was the mother of at least ten children: Ann, Betsey, Isabella, Margaret, Martha, Rebecca, Samuel, William, Mary and Janet.

Peter Swafford : Peter was my maternal 7th-great grandfather.  According to my database he was born circa 1740 in Dublin, Ireland and died in Greenville, South Carolina.  He married Rennie Howard and was the father of eight children.

Rennie Howard : Rennie was my maternal 7th-great grandmother, the wife of Peter Swafford.  According to my database, she was born circa 1745 in Dublin, Ireland and died in South Carolina.  She was the mother of eight children: Jacob, Isaac, William, Paul, Abraham, Aaron, John and Thomas.

Elizabeth Hedge : Elizabeth was my maternal 7th-great grandmother, the wife of David Crockett.  According to my database, she was born 1730 in Ireland and died August 1777 in Hawkins County, North Carolina.  She was the mother of at least three children: William, John and Alexander.

William Wardlaw : William was my maternal 7th-great grandfather, the son of Robert Wardlaw.  According to my database, he was born circa 1700 in either Scotland or Ireland.  He married Jane Harper and died in 1762 in Augusta County, Virginia.  He was the father of seven children : James, John, Hugh, Joseph, Robert, William and Margaret.

Joshua Hadley : Joshua was my maternal 8th-great grandfather, the son of Simon and Ruth Hadley.  Joshua was born March 6, 1703 in Kings County, Ireland.  He married Patience Brown in 1735 and died after 1760 in Cane Creek, North Carolina.  He was the father of nine children: Mary, Jeremiah, Joshua, Joseph, Deborah, Hannah, Catherine, Lydia and Simon.

William Millikan : William was my maternal 8th-great grandfather.  According to my database, he was born circa 1720 in Ireland.  He married in 1740 Chester County, Pennsylvania to Jane White.  He was the father of ten children: Abigail, Sarah, David, Mary, William, Benjamin, Hannah, Alexander, Martha and Samuel.

William McPheeters : William was my maternal 8th-great grandfather.  According to my database, he was born between 1687 and 1691 in Ireland and died in 1773 in Augusta County, Virginia.  He married Rebecca Thompson and was the father of eight children: Martha, Anne, Mary, John, David, Janett, Samuel and William.

Willam McPheeters : William was my maternal 9th-great grandfather.  He was born circa 1662 in Scotland.  He married Janet McClellan and died circa 1699 in Ireland.  

Simon Hadley : Simon was my maternal 9th-great grandfather, the son of Simon Hadley.  According to my database, Simon was born 1677 in Ireland and died 1756 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.  He was married to Ruth [surname unknown] and the father of eight children.

Ruth [surname unknown]: Ruth was my maternal 9th-great grandmother, the wife of Simon Hadley.  According to my database, she was born in 1677 in Ireland and died December 8, 1750 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.  She was the mother of eight children : Joseph, Deborah, Joshua, Simon, Hannah, Ruth, Catherine and Ann.

John Allen : John was my maternal 9th-great grandfather, the son of John Allen.  According to my database, John was born August 3, 1694 in Ireland.  He married Amy Cox in March 1719 in Chester County, Pennsylvania and died September 16, 1771 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.  He was the father of nine children : John, Rebecca, Amy, Elizabeth, William, Joseph, Mary, Phebe and Benjamin.

Simon Hadley : Simon was my maternal 10th-great grandfather.  According to my database, he was born 1640 in Ireland and died circa 1711.  He married Katherine Talbot and was the father of at least four children : John, Elizabeth, Jane and Simon.

Thomas Dixon : Thomas was my maternal 10th-great grandfather, the husband of Rose.  All I have in my database is that he was born before 1635 in Ireland and died after 1680 in New Castle County, Delaware. 

Rose [unknown surname] : Rose was my maternal 10th-great grandmother, the wife of Thomas Dixon.  All I have in my database is that she was born before 1641 in Ireland and died after 1671 in Delaware.  She was the mother of at least three children: William, Dinah and Rose.

Looking over these names, I realize I have a lot more research to do on these lines to fill in the gaps in the research.

Exploratory Data Analysis : George J. Haley (1814-1888)

George J. Haley (1814-1888) was my paternal 3rd-great grandfather.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.

1. Vital Records

     George was born December 14, 1814 in Canton Basel, Switzerland^1,2.  

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          I've not yet located a birth record for George yet.  Will continue to search sources such as FamilySearch in hopes of locating a church record.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               If George's birth was announced in a newspaper, I'm not aware of it.  Finding a source in Switzerland without knowing the exact location will prove difficult.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible records for the Haley family that mention George.  Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one can be found.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

               I am not aware of any baptismal record for George, nor the church affiliation of the Haley family.  Later, George was affiliated with the Evangelical Association.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that George was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          George married Rachel H. Gary on January 1, 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio^1,3.

          A copy of their marriage record was the subject of a previous post.

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

               I've not yet searched available newspapers of the time to see if mention was made of George and Rachel'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 to see if any mentions were made of anniversary celebrations.  Their 25th wedding anniversary would have been January 1, 1860 and their 50th wedding anniversary would have been January 1, 1885.

          1.2.3. Divorce Decree

               Although there is no indication that George was ever divorced, a thorough search of local court records would need to be made to be sure.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          George died February 22, 1888 in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio^2,4.  The cause of death was recorded as a liver complaint.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

               I have not yet located a copy of George's obituary from local newspapers.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

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

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

                George's tombstone in Scott Union Cemetery in Huron, Erie County, Ohio⁵ has been photographed.  A link to his memorial page at FindAGrave is located here.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1880 Federal Census

               On June 7, 1880, George was enumerated as the head of household in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio⁶, as George Haley, age 65, Farmer, born in Switzerland.  Both his mother and father were born in Switzerland.

          2.1.2. 1870 Federal Census

               On June 3, 1870, George was enumerated as the head of household in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio⁷, as George Haley, age 55, Farmer.  The value of his real estate was $10,000 and the value of his personal estate was $300.  He was born in Switzerland and was a U.S. citizen.  Both of his parents were foreign born.

          2.1.3. 1860 Federal Census

               On June 13, 1860, George was enumerated as the head of household in Claridon Township, Marion County, Ohio⁸, as George Haley, age 46, Clergyman of the E.A. [Evangelical Association] The value of his real estate was $6500 and the value of his personal estate was $1000.  He was born in Switzerland.

          2.1.4. 1850 Federal Census

               On September 14, 1850, George was enumerated as the head of household in Jackson Township, Sandusky County, Ohio⁹, as George Haley, age 35, a Methodist Clergyman.  The value of his real estate was $1000, and he was listed as being born in Germany.

     2.2. State Census Records

          No state census records for the State 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 Haley family.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          I have not located any military draft records for George.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military service by George that would have made him eligible for military pension benefits.

     3.3. Service Records

         I have not located any military service for George.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Hardin, Sandusky, Marion and Erie Counties, Ohio to see what records might mention George.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Plat maps of Hardin, Sandusky, Marion and Erie Counties, Ohio will 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 George 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. Leedy, Roy B., "The Evangelical Church in Ohio, 1816-1951", Ohio Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, 1959, p. 742.
3. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDPX-J7P : 8 December 2014), George Haley and Rachel H. Gary, 01 Jan 1835; citing Hardin, Ohio, United States, reference p 7; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 914,842.
4. "Ohio, County Death Records, 1840-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F6X4-6MN : 13 December 2014), Geo. J. Haley, 22 Feb 1888; citing Death, Huron, Huron Township, Erie, Ohio, United States, source ID v 2 p 75, County courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 954,137.
5. FindAGrave, Inc., FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com : accessed 8 January 2017), George J. Haley memorial.
6. 1880 U.S. census, Erie County, Ohio, population schedule, Huron Township, enumeration district (ED) 113, SD 6, page 7, dwelling 53, family 56, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 2 January 2017); National Archives, Washington, D.C..
7. George Haley household, 1870 U.S. census, Erie County, Ohio, population schedule, Huron Twp., Sandusky P.O., page 5, dwelling 42, family 34, National Archives micropublication M953, roll 1197.
8. George Haley household, 1860 U.S. census, Marion County, Ohio, population schedule, Claridon Twp., Marion P.O., page 28, dwelling 201, family 197, National Archives micropublication M653, roll 1006.
9. George Haley household, 1850 U.S. census, population schedule, Jackson Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, USA, dwelling 79, family 81; National Archives micropublication M432, roll 726.

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 : George Haley to Rachel H. Gary, 1835, Hardin County, Ohio

While searching at FamilySearch and updating my database, I located the marriage record for my paternal 3rd-great grandparents, George Haley and Rachel H. Gary, which took place on January 1, 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio.

"Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDPX-J7P : 8 December 2014), George Haley and Rachel H. Gary, 01 Jan 1835; citing Hardin, Ohio, United States, reference p 7; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 914,842.

George was the son of George and Barbara Haley, Rachel's parentage is unknown at this point.  George was born in Switzerland and came with his parents to Fairfield County, Ohio in 1816.  Rachel was born in Fairfield County in 1816.  George was a minister in the Evangelical Association, and one of his early appointments may have been in Hardin County.

I do hereby certify that on the first day of January AD 1835 by virtue of a license from the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas George Haley and Rachel H Gary were legally joined in marriage by me a Justice of the peace in and for the county of Hardin.  Given under my hand and seal this fifteenth day of January A.D. 1835  - George H. Hauser, J.P.

Interesting to note that Rachel's middle initial "H." was given, perhaps to distinguish her from another Rachel Gary in the area.

Exploratory Data Analysis : Rachel H. (Gary) Haley (1816-1897)

Rachel H. (Gary) Haley (1816-1897) was my paternal 3rd-great grandmother.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.


1. Vital Records

      Rachel was born March 22, 1816 at Liberty, Fairfield County, Ohio¹, according to her obituary.  Other sources have the date as March 25, 1816².

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          I've not yet located a birth record for Rachel yet.  Will continue to search sources such as FamilySearch in hopes of locating a church record.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               If Rachel's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I'm not aware of it.  Will continue to search contemporary newspapers of the time period to see if any mention was made.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible records for the Gary family that mention Rachel.  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 Rachel, not the church affiliation of the Gary family.  Later, Rachel was affiliated with the Evangelical Association.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Rachel was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Rachel married George J. Haley on January 1, 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio^2,3.

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

               I've not yet searched available newspapers of the time to see if mention was made of George and Rachel'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 to see if mention was made of any anniversary celebrations.  Their 25th wedding anniversary would have been January 1, 1860 and their 50th wedding anniversary would have been January 1, 1885.

          1.2.3. Divorce Decree

               Although there is no indication that Rachel was ever divorced, a thorough search of local court records would need to be made to be sure.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Rachel died November 25, 1897 in Erie County, Ohio¹.  I have not yet obtained a copy of her death certificate.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

               Rachel's obituary appeared in the December 8, 1897 edition of the Evangelical Messenger¹.  At the time of her death, she left 9 children, 50 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.

               Her obituary was the subject of a previous post.

          1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

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

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

               Rachel's tombstone in Scott Union Cemetery in Huron, Erie County, Ohio⁴ has been photographed.  A link to her memorial page at FindAGrave is located here.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1880 Federal Census

               On June 7, 1880, Rachel was enumerated in the George Haley household in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio⁴, as Rachel Haley, wife, age 64, born in Ohio.  Her father was born in Ireland and her mother was born in Virginia.

          2.1.2. 1870 Federal Census

               On June 3, 1870, Rachel was enumerated in the George Haley household in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio⁵, as Rachel Haley, age 54, born in Ohio.

          2.1.3. 1860 Federal Census

               On June 13, 1860, Rachel was enumerated in the George Haley household in Claridon Township, Marion County, Ohio⁶, as Rachel H. Haley, age 44, born in Ohio.

          2.1.4. 1850 Federal Census

               On September 14, 1850, Rachel was enumerated in the George Haley household in Jackson Township, Sandusky County, Ohio⁸, as Rachel Haley, age 34, born in Ohio.

     2.2. State Census Records

          No state census for the State 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 Haley family.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Not applicable, as Rachel was female.

     3.2. Pension Records

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

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicable, as Rachel was female.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Hardin, Sandusky, Marion and Erie Counties, Ohio to see what records might mention Rachel. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Plat maps of Hardin, Sandusky, Marion and Erie Counties, Ohio will 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 Rachel 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. Evangelical Messenger, New Berlin, Pennsylvania, 8 December 1897, page 179.
2. "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana", Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1887, p. 665.
3. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDPX-J7P : 8 December 2014), George Haley and Rachel H. Gary, 01 Jan 1835; citing Hardin, Ohio, United States, reference p 7; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 914,842.
4. FindAGrave, Inc., FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com : accessed 2 January 2017), Rachel Gary Haley memorial.
5. 1880 U.S. census, Erie County, Ohio, population schedule, Huron Township, enumeration district (ED) 113, SD 6, page 7, dwelling 53, family 56, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 2 January 2017); National Archives, Washington, D.C..
6. George Haley household, 1870 U.S. census, Erie County, Ohio, population schedule, Huron Twp., Sandusky P.O., page 5, dwelling 42, family 34, National Archives micropublication M593, roll 1197.
7. George Haley household, 1860 U.S. census, Marion County, Ohio, population schedule, Claridon Twp., Marion P.O., page 28, dwelling 201, family 197, National Archives micropublication M653, roll 1006.
8. George Haley household, 1850 U.S. census, population schedule, Jackson Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, USA, dwelling 79, family 81; National Archives micropublication M432, roll 726.

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 E. Haley household, 1940, Marion County, Ohio

Located the 1940 census record of the George E. Haley household in Claridon Township, Marion County, Ohio.  George was my paternal 1st cousin 3 times removed - our common ancestors are George J. Haley and Rachel H. Gary.

1940 U.S. Census, Marion County, Ohio, population schedule, Claridon Township, enumeration district (ED) ED 51-4, SD 8, sheet 2B, household 42, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 12 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

At the time of enumeration, George and his wife were living on a farm in Claridon Township, Marion County, Ohio.  He owned his home and the value was $3500.  George was 76 years old and born in Ohio.  His wife, Elizabeth, was also 76 years old and born in Ohio. Their residence in 1935 was listed as the same place.

The record shows that both had completed the 8th grade in education and no occupation was listed.  However, other records I have for George indicate that he was an attorney, so I'm not sure why it only listed an 8th grade education.

In my database, George was the son of William Wesley Haley and Jane Elizabeth Owen. He died November 15, 1949 at Mt. Gilead, Morrow County, Ohio and was buried in the Claridon Cemetery in Marion County, Ohio.  Wife Elizabeth's maiden name was Devore.  

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

Death Record : Alfred Haldeman, 1917, Morrow County, Ohio

"Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZVN-LZG : accessed 5 September 2015), Alfred Haldeman, 07 Mar 1917; citing Troy Twp., Morrow, Ohio, reference fn 20924; FHL microfilm 1,983,937.

Alfred Haldeman was my paternal 2nd-great granduncle by marriage, married to Susanna Jane Haley (1844-1899), the daughter of George J. and Rachel (Gary) Haley.  Working on updating Ohio death records at FamilySearch for my RootsMagic database, I realized that I didn't have his date of death.

Alfred was born March 15, 1844 in Ohio, according to his death certificate, the son of Christian and Susan (Brinkely) Haldeman.  He died March 7, 1917 in Troy Township, Morrow County, Ohio due to pulmonary tuberculosis.

The informant for the death certificate was his son, Harvey L. Haldeman, and Alfred was buried in the Haldeman Cemetery.  At the time of his death, he was listed as married, but I don't have a second marriage for him.

A search at FindAGrave located his memorial page, where it states that Alfred remarried to Mary Ann Stull on November 13, 1900 in Morrow County, Ohio.  Will have to search for this record as well.

Alfred and Susan (Haley) Haldeman were the parents of seven known children: Vera B., George Allen, Maude, Christian E., Vernon J., Frank J. and Harvey Levi.  I have not traced their descendants but need to do so as they might have photographs, etc. of the Haley side.

If you have any additional information or corrections or are related to this family, I would love to hear from you.

Obituary : Susan Jane (Haley) Haldeman (1844-1899)

Evangelical Messanger
September 13, 1899
page 587

HALDEMAN - Susan Jane Haldeman, nee Haley, was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, March 7, 1844, and died at her home in Morrow Co., O., August 30, 1899, aged 55 y., 5 m. and 23 d.  She was converted to God in early life, and united with the Evangelical Association, remaining a faithful Christian to the day of her death.  Nov. 27, 1862, she was married to Alfred Haldeman. To them were born 5 sons and 2 daughters.  She was a loving wife and mother, and a good neighbor, and will be sadly missed.  Her husband, 5 sons, 6 grandchildren, 4 sisters and 4 brothers are left to mourn her sudden death.   W.S. Mills

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Susan Jane (Haley) Haldeman (1844-1899) was the daughter of George J. and Rachel (Gary) Haley.  She was the sister of my ancestor, George Washington Haley.

The names of her children were : Vera B., George Allen, Maude, Christian E., Vernon J., Frank J. and Harvey Levi.  I have not traced their descendants, if you have any information I would love to hear from you.

Obituary : Mrs. Adam Holzhauer (1848-1908)

Sandusky Star-Journal
Sandusky, Ohio
February 10, 1908, page 10

DEATH Claimed Well-Known Huron Woman in a Cleveland Hospital

Special to the Star-Journal

HURON, O.  Feb. 10. - Mrs. Adam Holzhauer, a well known resident of this place, died Sunday morning at a hospital in Cleveland, where she had been taken last Tuesday to undergo and operation.  An examination of Mrs. Holzhauer's condition shortly after her arrival disclosed the fact that she was suffering with a cancer in the pit of her stomach, making an operation impossible.

Mrs. Holzhauer was 57 years of age.  She leaves a husband, one son, Frank, and one daughter, Emma.  The remains will be brought here this evening and the funeral will occur Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Evangelical church.

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Another obituary located at Ancestry.com for Mary Elizabeth (Haley) Holzhauer, daughter of George J. and Rachel (Gary) Haley, my paternal 2x-great grandaunt.  This one gives the names of two surviving children that I previously did not know.

The earlier obit from the Evangelical Messenger did not give the place of death.  

Her memorial page at FindAGrave is located here.  The names of her deceased children are there as well : Jennie and John.

I've done some preliminary research at Ancestry family trees and it appears that daughter Jennie may have died from suicide.  More mysteries.

Obituary : Mary Elizabeth (Haley) Holzhauer (1848-1908)

Evangelical Messenger
February 26, 1908, page 24

HOLZHAUER - Elizabeth Holzhauer, a daughter of the sainted Rev. George Haley, was born October 24, 1848, in Fairfield County, Ohio, and died February 9, 1908.  In the spring of 1863 she came with her parents to Huron, Ohio.  Soon afterwards she gave her heart to God and united with our Church at Huron, Ohio, of which she was a very faithful member.  In 1869 she was united in marriage with Adam Holzhauer; the union was blessed with 2 sons and 2 daughters; one son and 1 daughter preceded her in death.  The cause of her death was cancer of the stomach.  She was a good wife and a loving mother, a noble and devout Christian, a regular attendant at the church services, and ever ready to assist in every worthy enterprise of the church.  She leaves husband, 1 son, 1 daughter, 4 brothers, 3 sisters and a large circle of other relatives and friends.    C.H. BUNDT

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This obituary for Mary Elizabeth (Haley) Holzhauer helps connect her to the family of George J. and Rachel (Gary) Haley.  Prior to this find, I had only tracked her through the 1860 census, when she was 11, and she was not with the family in the 1870.  As her obituary indicates, she married in 1869 to Adam Holzhauer.  This now gives me another line to track down to the present, as she had 2 sons and 2 daughters for me to research.

Obituary : Barbara Helen (Haley) Easterday (1835-1908)

Evangelical Messenger
April 15, 1908, page 23

EASTERDAY - Barbara Helen Easterday, nee Haley, daughter of Rev. Geo. Haley, was born at Goshen, Hardin Co., O., Nov. 20, 1835, and died at her home at Portland, Ind., March 28, 1908.  In 1853 she was united in marriage with Christian Easterday.  This union was blessed with 3 sons and 3 daughters.  The youngest preceded her in death.  Mother Easterday was converted when only ten years of age.  She united with our Church and remained faithful.  Her daily life was a living testimony to the saving and keeping power of the grace of God.  She was a true Christian, blessed with a kind, sympathetic and humble disposition, and was esteemed by all who knew her.  She leaves husband, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 19 grandchildren, 4 brothers, 2 sisters and a host of other relatives and friends.  Franklin S. Erne

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Barbara Helen (Haley) Easterday was my paternal 2x-great grandaunt, our common ancestors are George J. and Rachel (Gary) Haley.  Her children were William B., John G., Philemon, Rachel and Mary Abbie.  The family lived in Fulton County, Ohio for a time before moving to Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.

Obituary : Rachel (Gary) Haley (1816-1897)

Evangelical Messenger, December 8, 1897, page 179

 





Located the obituary of my paternal 3rd-great grandmother, Rachel (Gary) Haley (1816-1897) in the Evangelical Messenger, a publication of the Evangelical Association.


SISTER RACHEL HALEY

Rachel Haley, nee Gary, widow of Rev. G. Haley, was born in Liberty, Fairfield Co., O., March 22, 1816.

She was united in holy matrimony with George J. Haley, January 1, 1835.  This union was blessed with 10 children, 5 sons and 5 daughters.  Her husband and 1 son preceded her.  She leaves 9 children, 50 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.

Mother Haley was converted in early life and joined the Evangelical Association, of which she remained a true and devoted member until death.

About the year 1841 her husband yielded to his call to the ministry, and for 23 years she experienced the trials and hardships of pioneer missionary life.  For 8 years her husband was away from home much of the time, so the care of the large family was left to her supervision almost exclusively.

For 40 years she was deprived of hearing the precious Word of God and the sweet songs of Zion which she loved so much, nevertheless she was always a regular attendant at church services.

In her last illness, caused by old age, she stated that she had always found great comfort in reading the Word of God.

Through the kindness of Brother and Sister Haley, the Erie Conference had a pleasant camp-ground on their farm for many years.

The deceased fell asleep in Jesus at the home of her son, Frank Haley, near Huron, Ohio, November 25, 1897, aged 81 years, 8 months and 3 days.

The German services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. A.H. Wendt, and the English by the undersigned.    - J.G. Ziegler

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Interesting to note that she was deaf for the last 40 years of her life.  Services were performed both in English and German.

Comparing the numbers given for the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, I have the names of all 10 children at the time of her death as well as the 50 grandchildren, but only 9 of the great-grandchildren.

Would like to find her origins, the biography in the Jay County History states her origins were Irish, but I'm wondering if they weren't German.

On This Day : March 25

1644 - Samuel HUBBARD born in Springfield, Massachusetts.  Samuel was the son of Samuel HUBBARD and Tacy COOPER.


1673 - Sarah HARDY born.  Sarah was my 8x great-grandmother.


1683 - Hannah CLARKE born.  Hannah was the daughter of William CLARKE and Hannah WEEDEN.


1686 - Sarah PIERCE born in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.  Sarah was the daughter of Stephen PIERCE and Tabitha PARKER.


1689 - Thomas PIERSON married Rose DIXON in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.  Thomas was the son of Thomas PIERSON and Susanna ________.  Rose was the daughter of Thomas DIXON and Rose ________.  They were my 9x great-grandparents.


1713 - Jeremiah HAINES born in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Jeremiah was the son of William HAINES and Sarah PAINE.  Jeremiah was my 7x great-grandfather.


1722 - William BUDD died.  William was my 8x great-grandfather.


1751 - Benjamin GREENE born.  Benjamin was the son of John Matthew GREENE and Judith MAXSON.


1799 - Keziah MILLS married Joseph HIATT in North Carolina.  Keziah was the daughter of John MILLS and Sarah BEALS.


1800 - Clarissa A. WELCH born.  Clarissa was the daughter of Thomas WELCH and Lucinda PIERCE.


1809 - Maris MILLS married William LOCKE.  Maris was the daughter of Aaron MILLS and Charity MENDENHALL.


1813 - William PUTMAN born.  William was the son of James PUTMAN and Elizabeth KENDRICK.


1816 - Rachel H. GARY born in Fairfield County, Ohio.  Rachel was my 3x great-grandmother.


1818 - William HECK married Phoebe WILEY.  William was the son of George HECK and Nancy SHOCKY.


1823 - Agnes Charlotte BROWN born in London, Middlesex, England.  Agnes was the daughter of George BROWN and Isabelle NEALE.


1825 - Joseph STILLMAN died.  Joseph was the son of Joseph STILLMAN and Mary MAXSON.


1830 - Sarah PENISTEN married James Lawson CLARK in Ohio.  Sarah was the daughter of George PENISTEN and Rebecca WHEATON.


1830 - William P. PIERCE born.  William was the son of Austin PIERCE and Mary Ann STERLING.


1831 - Preston WARDLAW married Nancy WISBY in Brown County, Ohio.  Preston was the son of Samuel WARDLAW and Elizabeth NESBIT.


1837 - Anthony RAINS died in Randolph County, North Carolina.  Anthony was my 6x great-grandfather.


1840 - Louisa Jane BOYER born in Indiana.  Louisa was the daughter of Christopher C. BOYER and Nancy Ann McCOOL.  Louisa was Corinne's 3x great-grandmother.


1841 - William YOUNG married Louise KINGREY.  William was the son of Adam YOUNG and Sarah CRUM.


1846 - Charles H. McPHEETERS born.  Charles was the son of Joseph Glass McPHEETERS and Clara M. DUNN.


1854 - Ann Eliza PENISTEN born.  Ann was the daughter of George PENISTEN and Amanda Melvina CAWGILL.


1866 - John LEMASTERS died in Starr City, Pulaski County, Indiana.  John was the son of Jacob LEMASTERS and Hannah ________.


1868 - Amanda SWAFFORD born in Bledsoe County, Tennessee.  Amanda was the daughter of Aaron SWAFFORD and Eliza Jane TAYLOR.


1869 - Nancy Margaret LeMASTERS born in Jay County, Indiana.  Nancy was the daughter of Jacob LeMASTERS and Sarah Ann HALFHILL.


1874 - Drusilla SUTTON died in Doddridge County, Virginia.  Drusilla was the daughter of Zebulon MAXSON and Mary DAVIS.


1877 - Josiah H. BRITTON born in Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.  Josiah was the son of Josiah Cole BRITTON and Elenor Creveling EWING.


1878 - Addie Belle HENDRIXSON born in Franklin Township, Brown County, Ohio.  Addie was the daughter of Ira F. HENDRIXSON and Mary Ann BERRY.


1885 - Merrill DUFFEY born.  Merill was the son of Amos DUFFEY and Mary Keziah McKIMMEY.


1885 - West HAWORTH died.  West was the son of Absalom HAWORTH Jr. and Mary WEST.


1892 - William Dorson JACOBS died in Ashland County, Ohio.  William was the son of William JACOBS and Catherine EICHELBERGER.


1896 - Amanda Lena SWAFFORD born in Bledsoe County, Tennessee.  Amanda was the daughter of Aaron SWAFFORD and Nancy Alice PATTON.


1936 - Elnora Jane McLANE died in Putnam County, Ohio.  Elnora was the daughter of John McLANE and Emma Isabelle DINSMORE.

Obituary : George W. Haley

Evangelical Messenger, December 20, 1892, page 811

HALEY - George W. Haley was born in Harden Co., O., May 16, 1840, died in Jay Co., Ind., Dec. 3, 1892, aged 52 y., 6 m. and 7 d.  The deceased was sick about one year, a portion of this time his sufferings were exceedingly painful, but he bore his afflictions with great patience.  He was absolutely resigned to the will of his Heavenly Father.  His last moments were full of cheer and hope, an indiscribable smile was seen upon his face a few moments before his departure, thus he passed away to his eternal rest.  He was married to his now broken-hearted companion, Mary Jane Sherrick, 30 years ago.  To this union were born 4 boys and 3 girls.  He also leaves behind him a large circle of friends, a mother, 5 sisters, 4 brothers.  Bro. H. was converted when 13 years of age.  Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. E.F. Zechiel.  S. Hofferbert


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George W. HALEY (1840-1892) was my paternal 2x great-grandfather.  He was the son of George J. HALEY and Rachel GARY.  He married Mary Jane SHERRICK on October 14, 1862 in Ashland County, Ohio.  The names of his children were: Andrew Frank, Eli Weldon, George David Ellsworth, Rachel Emma Pernina, Charles Wesley, Carrie Mae and Ora Amanda.  He is buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.  Though the obituary states his death date was December 3rd, funeral home records state December 4th.  Will need to obtain death certificate from Health Department to clarify.

Obituary : Susan Jane (Haley) Haldeman

Evangelical Messenger, September 13, 1889, page  587

HALDEMAN - Susan Jane Haldeman, nee Haley, was born in Fairfield Co.., Ohio, March 7, 1844, and died at her home in Morrow Co., O., August 30, 1899, aged 55 y., 5 m., and 23 d.  She was converted to God early in life, and united with the Evangelical Association, remaining a faithful Christian to the day of her death.  Nov. 27, 1862, she was married to Alfred Haldeman.  To them were born 5 sons and 2 daughters.  She was a loving wife and mother, and a good neighbor, and will be sadly missed.  Her husband, 5 sons, 6 grandchildren, 4 sisters and 4 brothers are left to mourn her sudden death.  W.S. Mills.

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Susan was the daughter of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY.  I had shown her name as Susanna in my database.  The children's names were: Vera B., George Allen, Maude, Christian E., Vernon J., Frank J., and Harvey Levi.  In the 1870 census, the family was living in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio, but by 1880 they were in Troy Township, Morrow County, Ohio.  After Susan's death, Alfred remarried to Mary Anna Stull in Morrow County, Ohio.


Susan's memorial page at the FindAGrave website is here.

Surname Saturday : Paternal Lines Recap

This post is a recap of Surname Saturday posts of my paternal lines.  Taking a six-generation view of my pedigree chart, these are the families that would be in my paternal line:

• LEMASTERS Jay County, IN>Shelby County, OH>Mason County, VA>Charles County, MD>St. Mary's County, MD
• YOUNG Pickaway County, OH>Shelby County, OH>Berkeley County, VA>Germany
• CHEW Burlington County, NJ>Gloucester County, NJ>Flushing, NY>ENG
• WOOLSTON Burlington County, NJ>ENG
• WEHRLY Jay County, IN>Preble County, OH>York County, PA
• PETRY York County, PA>GER
• SMITH Cass County, MI>Clark County, OH>New Jersey
• MAXSON Green County, OH>Monmouth County, NJ>Westerly, RI>ENG
• HALEY Jay County, IN>Erie County, OH>Fairfield County, OH>SWITZ
• GARY Fairfield County, OH
• SHERRICK Ashland County, OH>York County, PA>Lancaster County, PA>SWITZ
• JACOBS York County, PA>Lancaster County, PA
• METZNER Jay County, IN>Licking County, OH>GER
• YOUNG Jay County, IN>FRANCE
• MOULTON Licking County, OH>Rutland County, VT>Hartford County, CT
• PHILBRICK Licking County, OH>Massachusetts>Hillsborough County, NH

Surname Saturday – create a post in which you discuss a surname and mention its origins, its geographical location(s) and how it fits into your genealogy research. Surname Saturday is an ongoing series at GeneaBloggers.

Easterday Family: Portland, Indiana (1907)

Source: Complete Directory of Jay County, M. & M. Directory Co., Portland, Ind., p. 51

The relevant entries that relate to my families are :

Easterday, Christian (Barbary), retired, 803 n Meridian

Easterday, John G, (Elizabeth), grocer, 802 n Meridian

Easterday, Orvil R, asst cashier, 1st Nat bank, 802 n Meridian

Easterday, Philemon, (Ola), grocer, 809 n. Meridian (Arah, Atha)

Christian EASTERDAY was born 1831 in Ohio and married April 25, 1853 in Marion County, Ohio to Barbara Helen HALEY, daughter of George J. and Rachel H. (GARY) HALEY.  Barbara was born November 20, 1835 in Goshen, Hardin County, Ohio.  She is my paternal 2-great grandaunt, the older sister of my George Washington HALEY.

Christian is the father of John G and Philemon, Orville is John's son.  Christian was a Civil War veteran.  He died May 21, 1918 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  Barbara died March 28, 1908 in Jay County, Indiana.

Surname Saturday : GARY

The GARY surname is in my paternal line.  The origins of the surname are unknown.


Stories and history :


Ahnentafel # 41 : Rachel H. Gary (1816-1897).  Rachel was born March 25, 1816 in Fairfield County, Ohio.  She married January 1, 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio to George J. Haley (1814-1888).  George was born December 14, 1814 in Canton Basel, Switzerland.  George was a minister in the Evangelical Association and the family lived in Hardin, Fairfield, Marion, Marrow and Erie Counties, Ohio, raising 10 children.  George died February 27, 1888 in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio.  Rachel died November 25, 1897 in Erie County, Ohio.  Both are buried in the Scotts Cemetery, Huron, Erie County, Ohio.


Ahnentafel # 82 : ________ Gary.  Rachel's father was claimed to have been born in Ireland, according to "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana", Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1887, page 665.


Related blog posts : 

• Rachel H. (Gary) Haley (1816-1897)

• Tombstone Tuesday: George J. and Rachel H. (Gary) Haley

Surname Saturday – create a post in which you discuss a surname and mention its origins, its geographical location(s) and how it fits into your genealogy research. Surname Saturday is an ongoing series at GeneaBloggers.