Be Merry All

Miss Vera Haley
Portland, Ind.
R.F.D. 9


Dear Cousin -


Well I am ashamed I haven't answered your card but I have been very busy lately.  Bessie was married in September and mother and father were visiting Alfred's in Chicago for 2 weeks.  I had to keep house, and I am working everyday and getting ready for Christmas.  I'll be glad when its over.  With love.


Write when you can.


Evalyn


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This postcard, postmarked December 23, 1912 from Huron, Ohio, was sent to my paternal great-aunt, Vera HALEY by her cousin.  Based on the names mentioned, I believe the card sent was from Evalyn R. HALEY, daughter of Benjamin H. and Louisa (HUTTENBOCKER) HALEY.  Evalyn was born in 1885.  Bessie was born in 1892 and Alfred was born in 1880.  Evalyn would be a first cousin once removed from Vera, but was a contemporary.  Benjamin H. HALEY was a son of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY.

Surname Saturday : HALEY

The HALEY surname is in my paternal line.  The origins of the surname are Swiss, though the origin spelling has not been determined.


Stories and history :


Ahnentafel # 10 : Eli Weldon Haley (1866-1957).  Eli was born March 24, 1866 in Erie County, Ohio.  He married July 21, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana to Cora Belle Metzner (1868-1955).  Cora was born August 21, 1868 in Jay County, Indiana.  They farmed in Noble and Madison Townships, Jay County, Indiana and had 7 children.  Cora died April 28, 1955 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.  Eli died July 14, 1957 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 20 : George Washington Haley (1840-1892).  George was born May 16, 1840 in Hardin County, Ohio.  He married October 14, 1862 in Ashland County, Ohio to Mary Jane Sherrick (1844-1916).  Mary was born January 13, 1844 in Ashland County, Ohio.  They lived in Seneca County, Ohio and Noble Township, Jay County, Ohio and had 7 children.  Mary died January 15, 1916 in Jay County, Indiana.  George died December 4, 1892 in Jay County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 40 : George J. Haley (1814-1888).  George was born December 14, 1814 in Canton Basel, Switzerland.  He immigrated with his parents in 1816 to Fairfield County, Ohio.  George married January 1, 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio to Rachel H. Gary (1816-1897). Rachel was born March 25, 1816 in Fairfield County, Ohio.  George was a minister in the Evangelical Association and the family lived in Hardin, Fairfield, Marion, Morrow and Erie Counties, Ohio, raising 10 children.  Rachel died November 25, 1897 in Erie County, Ohio.  George died February 27, 1888 in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio.  Both are buried in the Scotts Cemetery, Huron, Erie County, Ohio.


Related blog posts :

• Wordless Wednesday : Eli W. Haley family

• Frank Haley called to Portland, Ind.

• Funeral Record : Eli Weldon Haley (1866-1957)

• Wordless Wednesday : Haley girls

• Biased Juror?  Eli Weldon Haley

• George Washington Haley (1840-1892)

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

• Marriage : Eli W. Haley to Cora B. Metzner

• Eli Weldon Haley (1866-1957)

• Tombstone Tuesday : Eli W. and Cora B. (Metzner) Haley

• Today in my database : George J. Haley (b. December 14, 1814)

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.

Frank Haley called to Portland, Ind.

From: Sandusky Daily Register, Sandusky, Ohio, December 7, 1892, page 2

This snippet in the personal column of the Sandusky Daily Register is referring to the death of my paternal 2nd-great grandfather, George Washington HALEY, who died December 4, 1892 in Jay County, Indiana.


George and Frank were brothers of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY.  My George was 21 years older than Frank, who was the youngest in the family.


George Washington HALEY was born May 16, 1840 in Hardin County, Ohio; was married October 14, 1862 in Ashland County, Ohio to Mary Jane SHERRICK and is buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.

Family Milestones: May 16th

My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Mary HAINES, married on this date in 1822 in Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey to Benjamin DAVIS, son of David and Martha (COLES) DAVIS.  Mary was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES.  Mary was born July 10, 1784 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Benjamin was born November 28, 1776 in Waterford Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.  Benjamin died March 20, 1843 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Mary died December 14, 1843 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 2nd-great grandfather, George Washington HALEY, was born on this date in 1840 in Hardin County, Ohio.  George was the son of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY.  George married October 14, 1862 in Ashland County, Ohio to Mary Jane SHERRICK, daughter of David and Susan (JACOBS) SHERRICK.  Mary was born January 13, 1844 in Ashland County, Ohio.  They lived in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana and had 7 children.  Mary died January 15, 1916 in Jay County, Indiana.  George died December 16, 1892 in Jay County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.

My maternal great-granduncle, Paul LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1908 in Hamilton County, Indiana.  Paul was the son of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger brother of my Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON.  Paul married in 1929 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana to Goldie R. LAYCOCK, daughter of Joe and Mary (JORDAN) LAYCOCK.  Goldie was born May 5, 1909.  They lived in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana and raised 2 daughters.  Goldie died March 28, 1994 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Paul died May 18, 1994 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in Sunset Memorial Garden, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.

My maternal great-grandaunt, Pauline LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1908 in Hamilton County, Indiana.  Pauline was the daughter of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger brother of my Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON.  Pauline married May 10, 1923 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana to Forrest VAN NESS.  Forrest was born May 4, 1904 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  They lived in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana and raised 6 children.  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 5th-great granduncle, Ulrich SHIRK, was born on this date in 1751.  Ulrich was the son of Ulrich and Anna (SWARR) SCHERCH, and the older brother of my David SHIRK.  Ulrich married Maria EBERLY.  Maria was born December 12, 1759 and died June 6, 1831.  Ulrich died May 14, 1842.  Nothing further is known at this time.

Family Milestones: May 11th

My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Sarah C. HALEY, married on this date in 1865 in Erie County, Ohio to August GEGENHEIMER.  Sarah was the daughter of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY, and the younger sister of my George Washington HALEY.  Sarah was born November 1845 in Ohio.  August was born November 1842 in Germany.  They had 10 children and lived in Wabash and Wayne Townships, Jay County, Indiana.  August died August 17, 1933 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  Sarah died February 12, 1926 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.

My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Henry KALTREIDER, was born on this date in 1783.  Henry was the son of Duvald and Elizabeth Catherine (________) KALTREIDER, and the younger brother of my Maria Catharina KALTREIDER.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 2nd-great grandmother, Pearl May BEALS, was born on this date in 1878 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Pearl was the daughter of Nathan Thomas and Elizabeth Caroline (POE) BEALS.  Pearl married April 18, 1897 in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana to Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON, son of Carey W. and Clara E. (COOK) LAMBERTSON.  Charles was born January 25, 1872 in Preble County, Ohio.  They had 8 children.  Charles died May 24, 1958 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Pearl died August 3, 1970 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.

Family Milestones: April 25th

My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Barbara Helen HALEY, married on this date in 1853 in Marion County, Ohio to Christian EASTERDAY.  Barbara was the daughter of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY, and the older sister of my George Washington HALEY.   I do not have the parentage of Christian.  Barbara was born November 20, 1835 in Goshen, Hardin County, Ohio.  Christian was born February 1831 in Ohio.  Barbara died March 28, 1908 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Elizabeth Jane HEATON, married on this date in 1865 in Schuyler County, Missouri to William BRIDWELL.  Elizabeth was the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the younger sister of my Rebecca Ann HEATON.  Elizabeth was born in 1844 in Ohio.  William was born in 1844.  Nothing further is known at this time. 

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Family Milestones: March 25th

My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Preston WARDLAW, married on this date in 1831 in Brown County, Ohio to Nancy WISBY.  Preston was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (NESBIT) WARDLAW, and the older brother of my Anna WARDLOW.  Preston was born circa 1803 in Ohio.  Nancy was born circa 1811 in Ohio.  They had 3 children and lived in Brown County, Ohio.  Nancy died sometime after the 1860 census.  Preston died September 2, 1875 in Brown County, Ohio.

My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Maris MILLS, married on this date in 1809 to William LOCKE.  Maris was the daughter of Aaron and Charity (MENDENHALL) MILLS, and the younger sister of my Henry MILLS.  Maris' birth was recorded on 4th month, 7th day in 1784 at Deep River Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina.  I do not have dates of birth or death for William.  Maris died in 1858.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 7th-great grandfather, Jeremiah HAINES, was born on this date in 1713 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Jeremiah was the son of William and Sarah (PAINE) HAINES.  Jeremiah married September 6, 1736 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Hannah BONNELL, daughter of Robert and Frances (GOODWIN) BONNELL.  I do not know when Hannah was born.  They raised 7 children in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Hannah died August 15, 1754 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Jeremiah died October 30, 1774 in Burlington County, New Jersey.


My paternal 3rd-great grandmother, Rachel H. GARY, was born on this date in 1816 in Fairfield County, Ohio.  Rachel married January 1, 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio to George J. HALEY.  George was born December 14, 1814 in Basel, Switzerland.  They had 10 children and lived in Fairfield, Morrow, Marion and Erie Counties, Ohio.  George was a minister of the Evangelical Association.  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.


My maternal 5th-great granduncle, William PUTMAN, was born on this date in 1813.  William was the son of James and Elizabeth (KENDRICK) PUTMAN, and the younger brother of my Mary PUTMAN. William married April 5, 1831 in Monroe County, Indiana to Sarah HEAD.  Sarah died 1864 in Linn County, Missouri. They had 10 children. William married February 28, 1865 to Rachel ______.  Rachel was born circa 1813 and died 1881 in Linn County, Missouri.  William died July 3, 1887 in Linn County, Missouri.

 
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Rachel H. (Gary) Haley (1816-1897)

Rachel H. (GARY) HALEY (1816-1897) was my paternal 3rd-great grandmother.  The origins of this GARY line have not been determined, although a county history stated that her father was from Ireland.

The following facts about Rachel's life are known:

• Birth: She was born March 25, 1816 in Fairfield County, Ohio. The "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana" (1887) states that her father was from Ireland.
• Marriage: She married George J. HALEY on January 1, 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio.
• Census: 1860 - She appears in the George HALEY household of Claridon Township, Marion County, Ohio
• Census: 1870 - She appears in the George HALEY household of Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio
• Death: She died November 25, 1897 in Erie County, Ohio.
• Burial: She is buried at the Scotts Cemetery, Huron, Erie County, Ohio

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

• Census: 1850 - Need to locate her in the 1850 census, she should be in the George HALEY family of Marion County, Ohio
• Census: 1880 - Need to locate her in the 1880 census, she should be in the George HALEY family of Erie County, Ohio
• Death: Need to obtain a copy of her death certificate from local or state offices
• Obituary: Need to locate a copy of her obituary in the local newspaper.

Ancestry of Rachel H. (GARY) HALEY (1816-1897), Ahnentafel # 41 in my ancestry:

Ahnentafel # 82: ________ GARY, said to be from Ireland.

Related blog posts:

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

 

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.

George Washington Haley (1840-1892)

George Washington HALEY (1840-1892) was my paternal 2nd-great grandfather.  The HALEY surname is of Swiss origin, but I have yet to discover the original spelling.

The following facts about George's life are known:

• Birth: He was born May 16, 1840 in Hardin County, Ohio, the son of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY.
• Census: 1860 - he appears in the George HALEY household in Claridon Township, Marion County, Ohio, occupation listed as farmer.
• Marriage: He married Mary Jane SHERRICK on October 14, 1862 in Ashland County, Ohio.
• Census: 1880 - he appears as the head of household in Liberty Township, Seneca County, Ohio.
• Residence: 1887 - he was living in Section 5 of Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, according to the "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana".
• Death: He died December 16, 1892 in Jay County, Indiana.
• Burial : He is buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.

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

• Census: need to locate him in the 1850 census, should be in the George HALEY household in Marion County, Ohio.
• Military: There is a George HALEY who served in Company E, 7th Indiana Cavalry during the Civil War.  Need to verify whether or not this is the same person.
• Census: need to locate him in the 1870 census, should be head of household in Seneca County, Ohio.
• Death: Need to obtain a copy of his death certificate from the Jay County, Indiana Health Department
• Obituary:  Need to obtain a copy of his obituary from the local newspapers.
• Will : Need to determine if he left a will or estate in Jay County, Indiana.

Ancestry of George Washington HALEY (1840-1892), Ahnentafel # 20 in my ancestry:


Ahnentafel # 40: George J. HALEY (1814-1888); Basel, Switzerland>Erie Co., OH


Related blog posts:

• Haley Family Lineage
  

Family Milestones: January 1st

My paternal 3rd-great grandparents, George J. HALEY and Rachel H. GARY, were married on this date in 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio.  George J. was born December 14, 1814 in Basel, Switzerland.  Rachel was born March 25, 1816 in Fairfield County, Ohio.  George was a minister of the Evangelical Association and raised his family in Fairfield, Marion, Morrow and Erie Counties, Ohio.  They had 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.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Sarah CHEW, married on this date in 1829 to John C. EASTLACK.  Sarah was the daughter of Rev. Nathaniel and Mary (WEST) CHEW, and the older sister of my Ezekiel Cooper CHEW.  I do not have the birth dates or parentage of John.  Sarah died in 1834.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal great-granduncle, Martin Nimrod WEHRLY, married on this date in 1914 to Cora BURLEY.  Martin was the son of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, and the younger brother of my Barbara Isabel WEHRLY.  Martin was born April 5, 1888 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.  Cora was born in 1882.  They lived in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.  Martin died February 5, 1954 and Cora died in 1972.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Hannah MAXSON, married on this date in 1824 to Samuel LIPPENCOTT.  Hannah was the daughter of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Prudence MAXSON.  Hannah was born March 24, 1806 in Clark County, Ohio.  Samuel was born April 22, 1803 in Pike Township, Clark County, Ohio, the son of Samuel and Amy (MAXSON) LIPPENCOTT.  They had 10 children.  Samuel died November 16, 1859 in Ohio.  Hannah died in 1892.

My paternal 5th-great granduncle, John DAVIS, was born on this date in 1754.  John was the son of Thomas William and Tacy (CRANDALL) DAVIS, and the younger brother of my Elisabeth DAVIS.  John married circa 1783 in New Jersey to Marvel MAXSON, daughter of Zebulon and Experience (DAVIS) MAXSON.  Marvel was born May 22, 1768 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.  They had 7 children.  John died May 22, 1842 in Lewis County, Virginia.  Marvel died 1813 in Mad River Township, Clark County, Ohio.

My paternal great-granduncle, Ord Otterbein LeMASTERS, was born on this date in 1876 in Jay County, Indiana.  Ord was the son of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LEMASTERS, and the younger brother of my Luman Cooper LeMASTERS.  Ord married June 12, 1907 to Emma W.G. GARMHAUSEN, daughter of John and Mary (STRAUSBURGH) GARMHAUSEN.   Emma was born June 15, 1881.  Ord was a doctor in Shelby County, Ohio.  They had 1 child.  Ord died September 15, 1937 in Clinton, Shelby County, Ohio.  Emma died February 10, 1956.  Both are buried in the Graceland Cemetery, Shelby County, Ohio.

My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Caroline H. METZNER, was married on this date in 1874 in Jay County, Indiana to James W. HUSTON.  Caroline was the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER.  Caroline was born March 1, 1852 in Jay County, Indiana.  James was born circa 1854 in Ohio.  They had 1 child.  Nothing further known at this time.

Family Milestones: December 14th

My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, John LEMASTERS, married on this date in 1828 in Washington County, Pennsylvania to Mary H. BAKER.  John was the son of Jacob and Hannah (________) LEMASTERS, and the older brother of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS.  John was born September 24, 1804 in Mason County, Virginia.  Mary was born July 30, 1808 in Pennsylvania.  They had 10 children.  Mary died in Wayne County, Ohio.  John died March 25, 1866 in Starr City, Pulaski County, Indiana.

My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Elisabeth PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1735 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire.  Elisabeth was the daughter of John and Judith (SANBORN) PHILBRICK, and the older sister of my John PHILBRICK.  Elizabeth married Isaac TOWLE and they had at least 4 children.  Nothing further is known at this time.


My maternal 7th-great grandmother, Elizabeth NYE, was born on this date in 1720.  Elizabeth was the daughter of Ebenezer and Sarah (NEWCOMB) NYE.  Elizabeth married November 10, 1743 to Seth PIERCE, son of Samuel and Abigail (JOHNSON) PIERCE.  Seth was born November 30, 1716 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.  They had at least 4 children.  Seth died December 5, 1794.  Elizabeth died May 14, 1749 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut.


My paternal 3rd-great grandfather, George J. HALEY, was born on this date in 1814 in Basel, Switzerland.  George emigrated with his parents when a small boy and they settled in Fairfield County, Ohio.  George married January 1, 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio to Rachel H. GARY.  Rachel was born March 25, 1816 in Fairfield County, Ohio.  They had 10 children. George was a minister in the Evangelical Association and he lived in Fairfield, Marion, Morrow and Erie Counties of Ohio. Rachel died November 25, 1897 in Erie County, Ohio.  George died February 27, 1888 in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio. Both are buried in the Scotts Cemtery, Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio.

Family Milestones: November 29th

My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Susanna HALEY, married on this date in 1862 in Morrow County, Ohio to Alfred HALDERMAN.  Susanna was the daughter of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY, and the younger sister of my George Washington HALEY.  Susanna was born circa 1843 in Ohio, and Alfred was born circa 1844 in Ohio.  They were living in 1870 in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio.  Nothing further is known.

My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth MAXSON, married on this date to Jonathan WELLS.  Elizabeth was the daughter of Joseph and Tacy (BURDICK) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Joseph MAXSON.  Nothing further is known.

My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Thomas Hagerman GROENENDYKE, married on this date in 1827 in Fayette County, Indiana to Nancy MOFFETT.  Thomas was the son of James and Johannah (ANTONIDES) GROENENDYKE, and the older brother of my Elias GROENENDYKE.  Thomas was born January 18, 1808 in New Jersey.  Nancy was born July 1, 1811.  After their marriage they lived in Fayette, Delaware and Wayne Counties, Indiana.  Thomas died September 24, 1875.  Nancy died May 7, 1894.  They had 3 children.

 

Family Milestones: November 20th

My paternal 5th-great grandfather, Michael JACOBS, was born on this date in 1772, probably in York County, Pennsylvania. Michael was the son of Johan Michel and Maria Catherine (CHERDRON) JACOBS. Michael married Margaret ________ before 1794, and fathered 8 children. Margaret was born October 23, 1769 and died February 23, 1864. Michael died January 23, 1846 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania and is buried in the Bender Burial Ground.

My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Barbara Helen HALEY, was born on this date in 1835 in Goshen County, Ohio. Barbara was the daughter of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY, and the older sister of my George Washington HALEY. Barbara married Christian EASTERDAY on April 25, 1853 in Marion County, Ohio. Christian was born February 1831 in Ohio. Barbara died March 28, 1908 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.

My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Rachel HAINES, was born on this date in 1779 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES. Rachel married Japeth BISHOP on April 12, 1840 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Japeth was born September 18, 1870 in Burlington County, New Jersey and died July 18, 1825 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel died October 31, 1849 in Burlington County, New Jersey.

My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Joel PHILBRICK, married Carrie E. BROWN on this date in 1855. Joel was the son of Joel and Sally (FOX) PHILBRICK, and the older brother of my Emeline PHILBRICK. Joel was born May 29, 1813, probably in Ohio. Carrie was born July 31, 1824. Nothing further is known about the family.

My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Margaret KIMMER, was born on this date in 1807. Margaret was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth KIMMER. Nothing further is known about her.

My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Sarah PIERCE, was born on this date in 1767. Sarah was the daughter of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the older sister of my Gordon PIERCE. Sarah married Royal STORRS. Nothing further is known about the family.

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

My paternal 3rd-great grandparents, George J. and Rachel H. (GARY) HALEY, are buried in the Scotts Cemetery, Huron, Erie County, Ohio. FindAGrave volunteer Karen Breslin took this photograph for me.

George J. was born December 14, 1814 in Caton Basel, Switzerland. He emigrated with his parents to the United States when a young boy and the family settled in Fairfield County, Ohio.

Rachel H. was born March 25, 1816 in Fairfield County, Ohio of unknown parents. Her father was supposedly of Irish heritage.

George and Rachel were married on January 1, 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio. George was a minister of the Evangelical Association, and the family lived variously in Fairfield, Marion, Morrow and Erie Cos., Ohio.

George died on February 27, 1888 in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio. Rachel followed him on November 25, 1897 in Erie County, Ohio.

Children of Rev. George J. and Rachel H. (Gary) Haley are:

• Barbara Helen HALEY (1835-1908); married Christian EASTERDAY
• William W. HALEY (1838-aft1910); married Jane E. OWEN; 5 children
• George Washington HALEY (1840-1892); married Mary Jane SHERRICK; 7 children
• Susanna HALEY (c1843- ); married Alfred HALDERMAN; 2 children
• Sarah C. HALEY (1845-1926); married August GEGENHEIMER; 10 children
• Mary Elizabeth HALEY (c1849- )
• Hannah A. HALEY (c1853- )
• John Jacob HALEY (1855-1927); married Barbara E. ________; 6 children
• Benjamin H. HALEY (1858-1939); married Louisa HUTTENBOCKER; 5 children
• Franklin Andrew HALEY (1861-1942); married Anna KUHL; 4 children
  

Gegenheimer Update

Received an email from a cousin, Heidi Gegenheimer-Murphy who was able to update my data on the family of Sarah C. Haley who married August Gegenheimer. She was able to provide names of additional children as well as some death dates. Sarah C. Haley was the daughter of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY.

Sarah C. HALEY b. November 1845 Ohio, d. February 12, 1926 Portland, Jay Co., IN., m. May 11, 1865 Erie Co., OH to August GEGENHEIMER. August b. November 1842 Germany, d. August 17, 1933 Portland, Jay Co., IN.

Known children of August and Sarah C. (HALEY) GEGENHEIMER are as follows :
i. George M. Gegenheimer b. May 5, 1866 Huron, Erie Co., OH
ii. William F. Gegenheimer b. August 7, 1868 Vermillion, Erie Co., OH
iii. John H. Gegenheimer b. June 25, 1871 Erie Co., OH
iv. Elizabeth R. Gegenheimer b. October 29, 1873 Erie Co., OH
v. Della P. Gegenheimer b. August 27, 1876 Florence, Erie Co., OH
vi. Sarah H. Gegenheimer b. June 3, 1879 Jay Co., IN
vii. Hanna A. Gegenheimer b. April 8, 1882 Jay Co., IN
viii. Lorenzo H. Gegenheimer b. March 30, 1885 Jay Co., IN
ix. Charles H.B. Gegenheimer b. February 18, 1888 Jay Co., IN
x. Arthur C. Gegenheimer b. December 10, 1893 Jay Co., IN

Jacob J. Haley Family - Allen Co., OH

Today I sourced the census data for the Jacob J. Haley family in the 1900 census of Allen Co., OH. The family was living in the 4th ward of the city of Lima. Jacob was my paternal 2nd great-granduncle.

The family apparently moved between Indiana and Ohio around 1898, as most of their children were born in Indiana. Many of the Haley family were in Jay Co., IN., so I need to check there for the 1880 census. Jacob was the son of George J. and Rachel (Gary) Haley.

Jacob J. HALEY b. August 1855 Ohio, d. after 1900 census; m. bef. 1880 to Barbara ________. Barbara b. January 1861 Ohio, d. after 1900 census. Their children :

i. Emmet G. HALEY b. June 1880 Indiana
ii. Almeda HALEY b. February 1883 Indiana
iii. Daniel A. HALEY b. September 1887 Indiana
iv. Delilah M. HALEY b. August 1890 Indiana
v. Hobart H. HALEY b. May 1896 Indiana
vi. Theddon HALEY b. July 1899 Ohio

Frank A. Haley Family - Erie Co., OH

Today I sourced the census data for the Franklin A. Haley family of Erie Co., OH in the 1900-1920 census. Frank was my 2nd-great granduncle, the son of George J. and Rachel (Gary) Haley.

Frank lived in Huron village in Erie Co., and was a farmer and insurance agent. His wife Anna's parents were from Germany, and the family had four children.

Franklin A. HALEY b. January 1861 Ohio, d. after 1920 census, m. Anna ________. Anna b. February 1864 Ohio, d. after 1920 census.

Children of Franklin A. and Anna (________) HALEY are as follows :
i. Lottie A. Haley b. January 1885 Ohio, d. after 1900 census
ii. William G. Haley b. April 1886 Ohio, d. after 1910 census
iii. Ella R. Haley b. March 1895 Ohio, d. after 1910 census
iv. Dorothy Haley b. ca. 1903 Ohio, d. after 1920 census

Benjamin H. Haley Family - Erie Co., OH

Today I've sourced the data for the Benjamin H. Haley family in the 1900-1920 census of Erie Co., OH. Benjamin is my paternal 2nd-great granduncle, and the son of George J. & Rachel (Gary) Haley.

Benjamin H. HALEY b. June 1858 Ohio, d. after 1920 census, m. before 1880 Louisa HUTTENBOCKER. Louisa b. March 1860 Ohio, d. after 1920 census. Benjamin's occupation was listed as either farmer or laborer in a fish house.

I learned of the existence of a grandson, Wellman Pippenger in the 1920 census, and the fact that daughter Eva was divorced, at least by 1920, if not by 1910 census. I need to track down the children in the later census records. The family also apparently bounced back and forth between Ohio and Jay Co., IN - also daughter Bessie shows born in Tennessee.

Known children of Benjamin H. and Louisa (Huttenbocker) Haley :
i. Alfred A. Haley b. August 1880 Ohio, d. after 1900 census
ii. Eva R. Haley b. June 24, 1885 Jay Co., IN., d. after 1920 census , m. ________ (div.)
iii. Maud O. Haley b. June 20, 1888 Jay Co., IN, d. after 1910 census, m. ________ Pippenger
iv. Bessie Haley b. February 1892 Tennessee, d. after 1910 census
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Alfred Halderman Family - Erie Co., OH

Today I sourced the census record for the Alfred Halderman family in the 1870 census of Erie Co., OH. Alfred married my 2nd-great grandaunt, Susanna Haley.

Alfred HALDERMAN b. ca. 1844 Ohio, d. after 1870 census, m. November 29, 1862 to Susanna HALEY, daughter of George J. and Rachel (Gary) HALEY. Susanna b. ca. 1844 Ohio., d. after 1870 census.

Alfred's occupation was listed as that of a farmer.

Known children of Alfred and Susanna (Haley) Halderman are as follows :
i. George Halderman b. ca. 1864 Ohio, d. after 1870 census
ii. Maude Halderman b. ca. 1869 Ohio., d. after 1870 census