Showing posts with label Graves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Graves. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 07, 2014

Exploratory Data Analysis Through 2x-Great Grandaunts & Uncles

Though it took much longer that I had hoped, have finally finished by series of exploratory data analysis through my 2x-great grandaunts and granduncles.  Previously, I had written about my results through my 2x-great grandparents.  My next steps are to move on to my 3x-great grandparents as well as start work on some of Eileen's ancestors and Corinne's ancestors.

Working on this series has allowed me to find out where there are gaps in my research and has added much data.  Now I just need to follow up with my "to-do" lists before my next research trip to make sure I use my time effectively.

Here are the links to posts about the exploratory data analysis posts for my 2x-great grandaunts and granduncles:

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Exploratory Data Analysis: Carrie Mae (Haley) Graves Booth Marks (1877-1956)

L-R: Arthur E. Graves, Cledith O. Graves, Carrie Mae (Haley) Graves

Carrie Mae (Haley) Graves Booth Marks (1877-1956) was my paternal great-grandaunt.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.

1. Vital Records

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          Carrie was born January 4, 1877 in Liberty Township, Seneca County, Ohio1.  The State of Ohio did not require the keeping of birth records until 1867.  State law required the probate court to keep these records from 1867 to 1908, according to the Ohio Historical Society webpage.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               If Carrie's birth was recorded in a newspaper, I have not yet discovered it.   There are editions of the Sandusky Register in existence, and that is one avenue of research in the future.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible record of the Haley family.  Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one does exist.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

               The Haleys were members of the Evangelical Association.  I am not aware of any baptismal record for Carrie at this time.

                Later, Carrie was associated with the Church of Daniel's Band in Marine City, Michigan.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no evidence that Carrie was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Carrie married February 23, 1895 in Jay County, Indiana to Arthur E. Graves2,3.  A copy of their marriage license was the subject of a previous post.

          Carrie married secondly September 25, 1924 in Midland, Midland County, Michigan to Elam Gifford Booth4.  A copy of their marriage license was the subject of a previous post.

          Carrie married thirdly to Sidney Marks between 1940 and her death.

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

                Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention was made of Carrie and Arthur's nuptials and Carrie and Elam's nuptials.

          1.2.2. Anniversary Notice

                Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if there was any mention of anniversary celebrations.

          1.2.3. Divorce Decree

               There is no indication that Carrie was ever divorced, but a thorough search of court records in Midland County, Michigan needs to be completed.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Carried died in 1956, according to my database, but this fact does not contain a source.  Her tombstone states 1955.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspapers in Midland, Michigan area to see if I can locate an obituary for Carrie.  Will add this to my list of 'to-do' items.

          1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

               Once I have a copy of Carrie's obituary, I can contact the funeral home mentioned and see if they have any additional records of Carrie's funeral.

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

               Carrie is buried in the Midland Cemetery, Midland, Midland County Michigan5, next to her first husband, Arthur.  Her memorial on the FindAGrave website is here.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census

              On April 1, 1940, Carrie was enumerated in the Mark Langell household in Marine City, St. Clair County, Michigan6, as Carrie Booth, widow, age 63.  She is listed as 'sister' to the head of household, but I believe this is more in the spiritual sense (Christian), as all were members of the Church of Daniel's Band.  Her residence in 1935 was Seneca County, Ohio. She had completed the 8th grade in education.  She owned her home valued at $1000.  Her address was 246 Bruce Street.

          2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census

               On May 27, 1930, Carrie was enumerated in the Elam G. Booth household in Marine City, St. Clair County, Michigan7, as Carrie M. Booth, wife, age 53.  She had been married at age 18 for her first marriage.  She was born in Ohio, as were both of her parents.  She could speak English. No occupation was listed.

          2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census

               On January 6, 1920, Carrie was enumerated in the Charles Lee household in Ward 3, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan8, as Carrie Graves, servant, age 43.  She was married, born in Ohio, and both of her parents were born in Ohio.  She could read and write and spoke English.  Her occupation was listed as a cook at the hotel.  Her husband Arthur was listed in the same household as a house carpenter.

          2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census

               On April 25, 1910, Carrie was enumerated in the Arthur Graves household in Midland, Midland County, Michigan9, as Carrie Graves, wife, age 33.  She was married for 15 years and was the mother of 1 child, who was still living.  She was born in Ohio, as were her mother and father.  She could read and write and speak English.  No occupation was listed.

          2.1.5. 1900 Federal Census

               On June 13, 1900, Carrie was enumerated in the Arthur E. Graves household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana10, as Carrie M. Graves, wife, age 23.  She was born January 1877 in Ohio.  Both of her parents were born in Ohio.  She had been married for 5 years and was the mother of 1 child, still living.  She could read and write and spoke English.  No occupation was listed.

          2.1.6. 1880 Federal Census

               On June 22, 1880, Carrie was enumerated in the George W. Haley household in Liberty Township, Seneca County, Ohio11, as Carrie M. Haley, daughter, age 3.  She was born in Ohio, as were both of her parents.

     2.2. State Census Records

          The State of Michigan enumerated census records every ten years in 1854, 1864, 1874, 1884, 1894 and 1904.  I'm not sure how soon Carrie moved into Michigan, she might be covered on the 1904 census.

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

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

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

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Not applicable, as Carrie was female.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military service by Carrie's husbands or father that would have made her eligible for military benefits.

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicable, as Carrie was female.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in St. Clair and Oakland Counties, Michigan, as well as Jay County, Indiana, to see what records might mention Carrie and her family.  Will add this on my list of 'to-do' items.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Will need to search out plat maps in St. Clair and Oakland Counties, Michigan to see if I can locate her family and obtain any additional information.

5. Supplemental Records

     Supplemental records to search for Carrie 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. Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962, digital images, FamilySearch Internet online, [www.familysearch.org], accessed 6 February 2011.
2. Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage License, "Arthur E. Graves to Carrie M. Haley, 1895"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.
3. Jay County, Indiana Marriage Records, Book C-G, page 577.
4. "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NQQK-Y64 : accessed 03 Jun 2013), Elam Gilford Booth and Carrie May Graves, 25 Sep 1924.
5. FindAGrave Inc., FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com : accessed 24 Sep 2013).
6. 1940 U.S. census, St. Clair County, Michigan, population schedule, Ward 3, Marine City, enumeration district 74-24, SD 7, sheet 62A, 246 Bruce Street, dwelling 251; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 3 June 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
7. 1930 U.S. census, St. Clair County, Michigan, population schedule, Ward 3, Marine City, enumeration district 74-24, SD 15, sheet 12A, 246 Bruce Street, dwelling 296, family 298; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 3 June 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
8. 1920 U.S. census, Oakland County, Michigan, population schedule, Ward 3, Pontiac, enumeration district 187, SD 6, sheet 2A, 12 Perry Street, dwelling 18, household 30; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 30 May 2013); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
9. Arthur Graves household, 1910 U.S. census, Midland County, Michigan, population schedule, City of Midland, ED 138, SD 10, sheet 15, dwelling 311, family 317, National Archives micropublication T624, roll 665.
10. Arthur E. Graves household, 1900 U.S. census, Jay County, Indiana, population schedule, Noble Township, ED 63, SD 67, sheet 7, dwelling 146, family 148, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 380.
11. George W. Haley household, 1880 U.S. census, population schedule, Liberty Township, Seneca County, Ohio, ED 193, SD 1, dwelling 401, family 405; National Archives micropublication T9, roll 1065.


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.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Marriage: Carrie Graves to Elam Booth

Doing further research on my paternal great-grandaunt, Carrie Mae (Haley) Graves, I located a second marriage by her to Elam Gifford Booth (b. 1865) in Midland, Midland County, Michigan on September 25, 1924 at Familysearch.org.

They were married by the Rev. George Hoggard and Molly and Hattie Hoggard were witnesses.  The Hoggard family and Elam were officers in a church known as the "Church of Daniel's Band" in Michigan.  This church was founded in 1893 in Marine City, Michigan and was somewhat of the Methodist tradition.  The church still exists today.


"Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NQQK-Y64 : accessed 03 Jun 2013), Elam Gilford Booth and Carrie May Graves, 25 Sep 1924.


Monday, June 03, 2013

Death Certificate : Arthur E. Graves (1871-1920) Midland County, Michigan

Michigan Department of State, death certificate no. 1469 (1920), Arthur E. Graves; digital image, State of Michigan, Seeking Michigan (http://www.seekingmichigan.org : accessed 30 May 2013).

While searching for information on my paternal great-grandaunt, Carrie May (Haley) Graves, I located at the Seeking Michigan website her husband, Arthur E. Graves',  death certificate.  I had just located the family in the 1920 census of Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, and knew I had located the right family by his occupation, age, and wife's name.

In the 1920 census, Arthur was working as a carpenter at the Hotel Lee at 12 Perry Street in Pontiac, and his wife, Carrie, was working as a cook.  The address given on the death certificate lists 12 Perry Street.  The cause of death was interstitial nephritis.

Facts I didn't have were his exact date of birth: August 31, 1871 and his parents.  A.J. Graves, the informant, was Arthur's father.



Sunday, December 23, 2012

Marriage License: Arthur E. Graves to Carrie M. Haley, 1895

Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage License, "Arthur E. Graves to Carrie M. Haley, 1895"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

You are hereby duly authorized to join together as 

Husband and Wife

Arthur E. Graves and Carrie M. Haley

In Testimony Whereof, I, [illegible]

Clerk of the Jay Circuit Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Portland, this 22nd day of February 1895

[illegible]
 Clerk

State of Indiana Jay County SCT:

I, Rev. R. Rainey a Minister in said County do certify that on the 23 day of February 1895 I joined together as Husband and Wife Arthur E. Graves and Carrie M. Haley. 

Gien under my hand, this 23 day of February 1895

Rev. R. Rainey

This record of the marriage of Arthur E. Graves (1871-1920) and Carrie Mae Haley (1877-1956) was located at the Jay County Historical Society in Portland, Indiana.

Carrie Haley was the daughter of George Washington Haley and Mary Jane (Sherrick) Haley, making her my paternal great-grandaunt.



Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Graves Family

L-R: Arthur E. Graves (1871-1920), Cledith O. Graves (1897-1959, Carrie Mae (Haley) Graves (1877-1956)


Cousin Sara Rosellini shared this undated photograph of her grandfather as a young boy with his parents.  


Carrie Mae (Haley) Graves was the daughter of George Washington Haley and Mary Jane Sherrick, and younger sister of my great-grandfather, Eli Weldon Haley.



Friday, March 09, 2012

Postcard : Ashland, Ohio Presbyterian Church



Ashland, Ohio
August 3, 1909

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

Ashland, O. Union and 4th St.
Aug. 1

Dear niece and all the rest -

Your letter rec'd and glad to get it.  Cledith is getting better I haven't time to write a letter this time.  But you can read Ma's.  I have a good many to write. I expect the next one I hear getting married will be Vera for Ma said he stayed that night she was there till he could see to go home, a pretty good sign.  We have 2 old maids live across the street from us one looks like Angeline Metzner we call her Angeline.  Was Irvin and Julia at Axe's, did she get my card

Carrie

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This postcard was sent to my paternal great-aunt, Vera HALEY, by her aunt Carrie (HALEY) GRAVES (1877-1956).  Cledith was Carrie's son.  Irvin and Julia were Irvin G. and Julia (STONE) METZNER, who were 2nd cousin's of Carrie.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

A Cordial Wish



Mrs. Clarence Stuber
Spencerville, Ohio


Wishing you & hubby a Merry Xmas.  Am in Midland now so write to me here.  Why don't you send me a line, Have written you cards several times.


Beck


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This postcard, postmarked Midland, Michigan, December 22, 1922, was part of the collection of cards of my paternal great-uncle and aunt, Clarence and Vera (Haley) Stuber.


I have not yet identified "Beck" yet, but Vera's aunt and uncle, Arthur and Carrie Mae (Haley) Graves, did live in Midland during this time.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Graves Family, Portland, Indiana (1907)

Source: Complete Directory of Jay County, M. & M. Directory Co., Portland, Ind., 1907, p. 57
The following listings for the GRAVES family are found living in Portland, Indiana in 1907:


Graves, A J (Elizabeth) plasterer, 125 w High.
Graves, Clifford, clk The Model, 125 w High.
Graves, Emmett, lather, 125 w High.
Graves, Arthur (Carrie) carpenter, 218 w Race (Cledith)


Arthur GRAVES (b. 1871) married February 23, 1895 in Jay County, Indiana to Carrie Mae HALEY (dau. of George Washington & Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY); making him my paternal great-granduncle.  His son Cledith was born in 1897.


I do not know the relationship of the other Graves families listed, but am listing them with the hopes that further research may connect.  Currently, I do not have the parentage of Arthur listed in my database.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

My Love Is True



Mrs. Vera Stuber
Spencerville, Ohio


Hello Vera -


How are you this is not to answer your letter but I haven't time to write more now, will write a letter next time.  It has been pretty cold 30 below zero but we didn't think it was near that cold.  I have been very busy in store all day, we have good sleighing.


Carrie G.


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This postcard, postmarked Midland, Michigan, February 14, 19__ was sent to my paternal great-aunt, Vera (HALEY) STUBER by her aunt, Carrie (HALEY) GRAVES.

Sunday, December 05, 2010

1897 Directory : Portland, Indiana


My dad has been "downsizing" a bit here recently and has been giving me family history items and other ephemera that I'm in the process of scanning, extracting and posting to the blog.  Using my new Flip-Pal scanner, I'm posting here some family I've found in the 1897 Directory of Portland, Indiana.  Dad's copy is the 1982 reprint, and it is still available for purchase for $5.00 (a steal!) from the Jay County Historical Society.

As I went through the directory, I scanned pages that contained surnames of interest in my research.


The Arthur E. Graves listed here with wife Carrie is the only one that is known to be family, but I've included the others in case someone else knows them.  Arthur was married to Carrie Mae HALEY, daughter of George W. and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY.  Carrie was my great-grandaunt.  She and Arthur were married in 1895 in Jay County.


There were several HALEY families listed in the directory, but the only one I know for sure is my family is Ora HALEY, listed as being of school age, living at 289 Robert Huey.  She is the sister of Carrie GRAVES (above), and living in the same household.  There were multiple HALEY families in Portland, and I've yet to sort them all out.


The Mary J. KIMBLE listed here is my paternal 2nd-great grandmother, Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY KIMBLE, who was widowed and remarried in May of 1897 to Robert KIMBLE.  Why Robert is not listed in this directory, I'm not sure.  I do not know if the other KIMBLEs listed are of his family.  

Notice that Mary KIMBLE, Ora HALEY and Arthur & Carrie GRAVES were all living together at 289 Robert Huey.  Today, this street does not exist.  According to the street cross reference, Robert Huey was Meridian extended, from Votaw to North Corporate line.  Today this is all part of Meridian street.


I've yet to identify which PETRY family that Stella belongs with; another avenue of research.



The J.W. Wehrly listed here was John William WEHRLY, son of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY.  John was my paternal great-granduncle.  Later in the directory, the surname is spelled alternatively as Wherley.

Source: A City and Business Directory of the City of Portland, Indiana (1897) (Defiance, Ohio, USA: The Hubbard Company, 1982 (reprint))

Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Christmas Greetings



Mrs. Vera Stuber
Spencervile, Ohio
R.R.


12-19-1923


Dear Vera


With love greetings for a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year from Aunt Carrie G. 710 Washington Ave. Bay City Mich.


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This postcard was sent to my paternal great-aunt, Vera (HALEY) STUBER by her aunt, Carrie Mae (HALEY) GRAVES.  Vera was the wife of Clarence STUBER; Carrie was the wife of Arthur GRAVES.

Friday, November 26, 2010

A Thanksgiving Toast



Mrs. Clarence Stuber
Spencerville, Ohio
R.F.D.


Nov. 28 Dear Niece -


Don't let this little card scare you and think some thing wonderful will happen because I am writing, but I have thot [sic] of you often since Nin wrote you was not well.   Hope you are better by this time.  Would love to hear from you.  We are all well wish you could eat Thanksgiving dinner with us.  This has been a lovely day, had back door open all the time and no fire.   


As ever your big Auntie Carrie


Beckie Thetsky was sewing for me last week made over Ma's plush coat for me put belt in it and _____.


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This postcard was sent to my paternal greataunt, Vera (HALEY) STUBER from her aunt, Carrie (HALEY) GRAVES.  The Nin mentioned was Carrie's sister, Nina (HALEY) ZORN.  I cannot make out the year, but it must have been after 1910 as the Graves family was living in Midland, Michigan by then.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Thanksgiving Greeting : November 21, 1909


Nov. 21, 1909  Ashland, Ohio -


Dear Vera and all the rest. I rec'd your very welcome letter some time ago and could not get time to answer it.  We are all well Nin & Geo. started home yesterday morn. was going to stop at Lima over Sunday. We are going to begin packing up tomorrow and then when we get moved I will ans. your letter.  It is a bad rainy day and we are lonesome.  Zada and Rinda Hayes from Burbank are coming over here to night.  Zada's little boy is here now.  I wish I was out at your house for Thanksgiving dinner.  We may get packed up in time to be at Grandpas and visit them a day or two. Write soon from your Aunt Carrie & all.


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This postcard was sent to my paternal greataunt, Vera HALEY, from her aunt, Carrie (HALEY) GRAVES.  Nin & Geo. mentioned in the card would be Carrie's sister Nina and her husband George ZORN.  The Grandpa referenced here could be Vera's grandfather, David SHERRICK (1823-1914), who lived in Ashland, Ohio.


The reference to packing and moving could be related to Arthur and Carrie (HALEY) GRAVES move to Midland, Michigan.  By the 1910 census, they were living in the 2nd ward of the city of Midland.


Interestingly, November 21, 1909 was also a Sunday just as this year.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Funeral Record: Eli Weldon Haley (1866-1957)

Source: Eli Haley Funeral Record, Baird Freeman Funeral Home, Jay County, Indiana 1956-1958, Schindler & Saxman, ed., 1996

The Jay County Public Library in Portland, Indiana has several books of funeral home records of the Baird Freeman Funeral Home, compiled by local editors.  I was glad to find the records of my paternal great-grandfather, Eli Weldon HALEY (1866-1957).  Eli died July 14, 1957 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.  His wife, Cora, had died in 1955.

I was glad to have located this record, as I found out that I had his death in the wrong month (I had it as June) in my database.  I need to go to the Health Department and obtain an official death certificate on my next visit.

Eli's date of death was July 14th at 6 a.m.  He was 91 years of age, being born March 24, 1866 in Erie County, Ohio.

His residence was listed as Madison Township, and his death occurred at the Stuber residence.  Vera (Mrs. Clarence) Stuber was his eldest daughter, and I know that they were taking care of them in their older years.

The record lists his father as George W. Haley and mother as Mary Jane Sherrick, which correlates to records that I have found.  He was buried in the Mt. Zion cemetery in a casket manufactured by the Batesville Casket Co., an Indiana company still in operation today.

I found it interesting to see the miscellaneous charges listed on the record, including charges for wires to Troy, Ohio and Cleveland(?) and a phone call to Marine City, Michigan.  I assume that these were made to notify relatives.  The phone call to Marine City, Michigan could have been to Eli's sister, Carrie Mae (HALEY) GRAVES, wife of Arthur GRAVES.  The Haley's were from the Cleveland area, so this might be to some other relatives.  I'm not sure who may have been in Troy, Ohio.  

The funeral record lists who to charge the bill to : Mrs. Clarence STUBER, Route 3 Ft. Recovery (Ohio); Mrs. Galen Miller, Muncie; Mrs. E.C. Kunce, Danville, Illinois; Mrs. Waymon Thornburg; and Mrs. Ord LeMaster.  These are the surviving children, all daughters.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Church Record Sunday: Mt. Zion Church has served Noble area since 1852

The following is an article that appeared in the Portland, Indiana Commercial Review on March 19, 1977, page 19.  Mt. Zion church was the spiritual home of my HALEY and allied families for many years. I've added my comments in red.


The Mt. Zion Church in Noble Township was organized in 1852, just a few years before the beginning of the Civil War.
This was about the same time Muncie celebrated the completion of the Bellefountain and Indianapolis railroad to Muncie and the same year of the first state fair held at Indianapolis.
A. Nicolai and Frederick Schumerman of St. Mary’s, Ohio circuit conducted the organizational meeting the Mt. Zion (Evangelical Association) at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Haley.[maternal 3rd-great granduncle, brother of George J.]  The Haleys were married Feb. 25, 1846 and came to Jay County in 1850 from Ohio, where he purchased 120 acres of land.
Charter members of the church were: Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Haley, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Houdeschell, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Wentz, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ferner, and Catherine Young.
Daniel Ferner started a tile factory and pottery, in 1861, one of the first industries in the township.  They came to Jay County from Fairfield County, Ohio, and located on a 92-acre farm.  They lived in an old log cabin for two years, then built a hewed log house for a pottery and brought clay from Ohio to make the pottery.  This didn’t prove to be successful, so he made tile from local clay.  In 1879, he moved into a better home.  He and his wife had 11 children.
These charter members worshipped in homes and barns from about 1852 to 1855 when they built a log church.  The 20 or 25 feet square structure seated about 100.  The land was donated by C. Young.  The pews were homemade.
In 1881, the log church was replaced with a brick building 30 by 50 feet at a cost of $2,000.  Most of the labor was donated.
The bricks for the new building were made and burned by Fred Haley [son of Sebastian] in Noble township.  Henry Miller donated the sand and the lime was purchased from the Wagner Lime Kiln, near Fort Recovery, Ohio.  The church was dedicated Dec. 11, 1881 by William Yost from Cleveland, Ohio.
In the early days of the church, people often walked two or three miles to meetings.  At night, they carried lanterns.  Years later, a light plant furnished lights, and when electricity was available, the church was wired for electric lights.
In 1887, the Mt. Zion Church of the Evangelical Association had a membership of 88.  Class leaders were George W. Haley [2nd-great grandfather] and A.[August] Geggenheimer [2nd-great granduncle - husband of Sarah C. Haley] ; exhorters were William Haley [son of Sebastian] and Albert Graves.  Pastor was Rev. H.E. Meyers of Fort Recovery.
Among the preceding pastors were: L.S. Fisher, G.W. Holderman, B.F. Dill, J.D. Pontius.
Sunday school attendance during the 1880’s averaged 60. Adams Metzner [2nd-great grandfather John Adam Metzner] was superintendent.
The church later changed to part of the Portland Circuit.  J.E. Young served from 1910 to 1911 and W.I. Weyant of the Pittsburgh Conference filled the vacancy for two years.
In 1933, the church was re-roofed at a cost of $180.  Mt. Zion became an Evangelical United Brethren Church in 1946, following a merger of the two denominations.
This church was then assigned to the Albright Circuit in 1951.
On Sept. 7, 1952, a centennial celebration was held.  Guest speakers were Rev. Reuben H. Mueller, Rev. C.W. Walmer, a former pastor, and Rev. Hugh Cobb.
In 1958, the church was remodeled by digging a basement, bracing the walls with cement pillars, and raising the floor of the sanctuary three feet.  Cost of the project was $4,000 besides the donated labor.
Later a furnace, well, water system, restrooms, and a kitchen were installed.  A tile ceiling was installed in 1960.  Since then, new carpeting and wallpaper have been added.
The church is now a two-point charge with Westchester United Methodist Church.  Rev. Larry Werbil is pastor and Earl Brumm is superintendent.
Mt. Zion church photographed by author in 2009

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Tombstone Tuesday: Graves Family: Arthur, Carrie, Cledith & Sadie


My cousin, Sara Roselinni, was nice enough to provide these photographs of the tombstones of her grandparents and great-grandparents.  Her grandfather, Dr. Cledith O. Graves (1897-1959) was the son of Arthur E. (1871-1920) and Carrie Mae (HALEY) GRAVES (1877-1956).  These graves are in Midland, Michigan.

Carrie Mae (HALEY) GRAVES was the daughter of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY, and the younger sister of my paternal great-grandfather, Eli Weldon HALEY. 

Arthur E. GRAVES was born August 1871 in Indiana. He married Carrie Mae HALEY on February 23, 1895 in Jay County, Indiana.  In the 1900 census, they were living in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.  In the 1910 census, they were living in the 2nd ward of Midland, Midland County, Michigan.  In the 1920 census, they were living in the 3rd ward of Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.  Arthur was a carpenter.  He died in 1920.  Carrie died in 1956.

Cledith O. GRAVES was born November 1897 in Indiana.  He married Sadie F. BELITZ.  Sadie was born in 1897.  Cledith was a doctor.  He died 1959 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.  Sadie died in 1989 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. 


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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

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.

Monday, January 04, 2010

Family Milestones: January 4th

My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, Bert Sigler LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1908 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Marie WILLIAMS.  Bert was the son of Carey W. and Clara (COOK) LAMBERTSON, and the younger brother of my Charles LAMBERTSON.  Bert was born August 29, 1886 in Tipton County, Indiana.  Marie was born circa 1887 in Indiana, the daughter of George B. and Louis (________) WILLIAMS.  They later divorced.  They were the parents of 2 children.  Bert died June 4, 1971 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.

My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Bostin NOSLER, married on this date in 1802 in Montgomery County, Virginia to Sarah KIRK.  Bostin was the son of Bostin and Sophia (________) NOSLER, and the older brother of my Conrad NOSLER.  Bostin was born 1764 in Virginia.  I do not know when or where Sarah was born, but she was the daughter of John KIRK.  They had 4 children.  Bostin died after 1850, probably in Hendricks County, Indiana.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal great-grandaunt, Carrie Mae HALEY, was born on this date in Seneca County, Ohio.  Carrie was the daughter of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY, and the younger sister of my Eli Weldon HALEY.  Carried married February 23, 1895 in Jay County, Indiana to Arthur E. GRAVES.  Arthur was born August 1871 in Indiana.  They had at least 1 child.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Hurlbut MOULTON, was born on this date in 1808.  Hurlbut was the son John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the younger brother of my Selah MOULTON.  Hurlbut married Amy ________.  Hurlbut died in 1889.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Sarah BEALS, was born on this date in 1854 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Sarah was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan Thomas BEALS.  Sarah married August 10, 1872 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Joel Thornburgh HILL.  Joel was born July 6, 1850 in Rush County, Indiana.  They had 7 children.  Joel died June 3, 1933 in Indiana.  Sarah died 1929 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Obituary: Mary Jane (Sherrick) (Haley) Kimble (1844-1916)

Source: The Commercial Review, Portland, Indiana, January 15, 1916, page 1.

MRS. KIMBALL DIED SATURDAY

DEATH OCCURRED AT HER HOME IN NOBLE TOWNSHIP FOLLOWING ILLNESS

PAST 72 YEARS OF AGE

Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday Morning At The Mt. Zion Church

Mrs. Mary Haley Kimball, wife of Robert Kimball, died at her home in Noble township, Saturday morning, after a lingering illness. She was born in Ashland County, Ohio, January 13, 1844, having passed her 72nd birthday anniversary Friday. Her husband and the following children survive her: A.F. Haley, Rosston, Ohio; Eli Haley, Nina, wife of George Zorn, both of Noble township; Carrie, wife of Arthur Graves, of Midland, Mich.; Rev. E.D. Haley, of Celina, Ohio, Oral wife of Frank Bittikoffer, Bradford, Ohio. Her step-children are: Minnie wife of William Wells , of Ft. Recovery, Alberta and Wesley Kimball of Noble township. Three sisters and two brothers also remain.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at Mt. Zion church, Rev. Kauffman and Rev. Baumgartner officiating. Burial will be made in Mt. Zion cemetery.

Comment: The correct spelling of the surname is KIMBLE, as evidence by her marriage license and other records. Mary Jane SHERRICK was my paternal 2nd-great grandmother. Her first husband, George Washington HALEY, passed away in 1892 and she remarried in 1897 to Robert E. KIMBLE. This obituary gives some new data for me, including places of residence of her children during this time period.