Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley (1868-1955), Hardships & Photos, 52 Ancestors # 12

Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley

The 12th ancestor in my 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks project is my paternal great-grandmother, Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley (1868-1955).  Previously, I'd written about the details of her life in an Exploratory Data post.

Metzner cabin where Cora was born

Cora was born in 1868 in Wayne Township, Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of John Adam & Clara (Moulton) Metzner¹.

Eli & Cora (Metzner) Haley

After her marriage to Eli Weldon Haley in 1888, Cora lived as a housewife in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.  She was the mother of seven children, only five of whom survived into adulthood.  The five girls were Vera, Mary, Nora, Carrie and my grandmother, Ruth.  Son Charles (1903) and daughter Orpha (1899) died at age 6 months and 7 years, respectively.

Losing a child was a more common occurrence over a hundred years ago, but I'm sure it was a heartbreaking experience.  I do not have the cause of death for Orpha, but Charles died of acute pneumonia.  This funeral photo is the only known photo of him.

Charles Leo "Charlie" Haley (1902-1903)

Orpha's memory was captured in this family photo of the Haleys.  Since daughter Mary was born in 1895, this photo likely dates just before Orpha died in 1899.

Eli (seated), Cora (standing), Vera, Orpha & Mary Haley

The family farm was the scene of many family gatherings and Sunday dinners after church.  Eli was still farming at the time of the 1940 census, when he was  74 years old. In 1939, after an unfortunate fire, my grandmother & grandfather's family had to move back in with Cora and Eli for a time.  The family was always a close one.

The Haley girls

The Haley girls

After many years of living on the farm, Cora and Eli moved in with their daughter & son-in-law, Vera and Clarence Stuber.  The Stubers lived in Madison Township, where Cora died on April 28, 1955².  I had previously posted about her funeral record.

Cora (Metzner) Haley on the farm

My dad remembers that his grandma Haley in her later years suffered near blindness from glaucoma.  She could only make out shadows.  Yet she was still able to fix a plate and feed herself.  He mentioned my aunts helping to braid her hair. Dad was only 11 years old when she passed, so I need to speak with my aunts and uncle to see if they have other memories of grandma Haley.

Sources:

1. Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, April 29, 1955, page 1, Obituary of Mrs. Cora B. Haley.
2. Ancestry.com. Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. , Cora Belle Haley, 4-28-1955, Jay County, Indiana.

The 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge was created by Amy Johnson Crow of No Story Too Small blog.  The premise is to write once a week about a specific ancestor - whether it be a story, a biography, a photograph or a research problem.

Exploratory Data Analysis : Albert Moulton (1819-1864)

Albert Moulton (1819-1864) is my paternal 3rd-great grandfather.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.

1. Vital Records

     Albert was born May 10, 1819 in Rutland County, Vermont, according to my database.  The record found in the 1860 census (if this is the correct Albert) states he was 31 years old born in Vermont.

     1.1. Birth Certificate

           I have not been able to locate a birth record for Albert in the vital records of Vermont at FamilySearch.  I have found records for other members of the family.  Will continue to search to see if I can locate the record.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               If Albert's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I have not located it.  Will need to check with the state and local archives to see if they have newspapers of the time period.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Moulton family Bible that mentions Albert.  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 Albert.  I am not aware of the church affiliation of the Moulton family at this time.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Albert was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Albert married Emeline Philbrick on August 30, 1847 in Knox County, Ohio¹.

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

               I have not yet searched available newspapers of the time period to see if mention was made of Albert and Emeline's nuptials are mentioned.  Will add that to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.2.2. Anniversary Notice

                I have not yet searched available newspapers of the time period for mention of an anniversary celebration.  Albert is believed to have died in 1864, possibly in California.

          1.2.3. Divorce Decree

                I have not yet searched local court records for a divorce record for Albert and Emeline.  According to a biographical sketch for Clara Moulton, her father went to California during the Gold Rush and disappeared.

     1.3. Death Certificate

           Albert died May 18, 1864, according to my database.  This is an undocumented source.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

               Once I can verify the exact date of death, I will be able to search available newspapers in the archives to see if there is mention of Albert's death.

          1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

               Until I have an exact date and place of death, I will be unable to research funeral home records for additional information on his death.

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

               Once I can locate the precise location of his death and burial, I will be able to obtain a photograph of Albert's tombstone.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1860 Federal Census

               I have not yet been able to locate a census record in the 1860 census that matches the little information I know about Albert that gives me any confidence it is a match.  Will continue to search available records to test various theories.

          2.1.2. 1850 Federal Census

                There is an Albert Moulton enumerated on October 29, 1850 in Placerville, El Dorado County, California², as Albert Moulton, age 31, male, miner, born in Vermont.  He was a cash laborer working for $2 per day.
                This Albert fits the "family legend" that Emeline's husband left for California and disappeared during the Gold Rush, but I have no concrete proof that this is the same man.

     2.2. State Census Records

          No state census records for Ohio are known to exist.

          There is an Albert W. Moulton in California state census records in California, but he does not appear to be the same man as found in the 1860 census record above.

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

          I have not yet examined these types of records to see what light they might shed on the Moulton family.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          I have not yet located any military draft (Civil War) records for Albert Moulton that are a match.

     3.2. Pension Records

           I have not located any pension records that are a match for Albert.

     3.3. Service Records

          I have not yet located any military service records for Albert Moulton that are a match.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

           Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio to see what records might mention Albert.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Plat maps of Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that will be relevant to my research.

5. Supplemental Records

     Supplemental records to search for Albert 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.

     According to a biographical sketch of daughter, Clara³, her father went from his home in Licking County, Ohio to California during the Gold Rush excitement and died there.  This biographical sketch gives her father's name as Charles.  I believe this to be an error - as Charles was the name of Albert's brother - both were children of Selah and Lydia (Finel) Moulton, who came with their families from Rutland County, Vermont to Licking County, Ohio in the early 1830s.  More research will need to be conducted on this family mystery.

Sources:

1. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XD5C-WZ2 : 8 December 2014), Albert Moulton and Emeline Philbrick, 30 Aug 1847; citing Knox, Ohio, United States, reference cn 16, p 43; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 378,591.
2. Albert Moulton household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Placerville, El Dorado Co., CA, page 280, family 16; National Archives micropublication M432, roll 34., Page 280.
3. "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana", Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1887, p. 347.

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 : Albert Moulton to Emeline Philbrick, 1847, Knox County, Ohio

While searching at Familysearch, I located the marriage record of my paternal 3rd-great grandparents, Emeline Philbrick and Albert Moulton on August 30, 1847 in Knox County, Ohio.

"Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XD5C-WZ2 : 8 December 2014), Albert Moulton and Emeline Philbrick, 30 Aug 1847; citing Knox, Ohio, United States, reference cn 16, p 43; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 378,591.

Emeline was the daughter of Joel Philbrick and Sally Fox and Albert was the son of Selah Moulton and Lydia Finel.

I had previously believe they would have been married in Licking County, Ohio, as that is where both families had been located.  Licking County is just to the south of Knox County.

This find helps update my database but puts a bit of a kink in my family tree, which I will write about shortly.

Exploratory Data Analysis : Emeline (Philbrick) Moulton (1817-1881)

Emeline (Philbrick) Moulton (1817-1881) was my paternal third great-grandmother.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.

1. Vital Records

     Emeline was born May 29, 1817 in Johnstown, Licking County, Ohio, according to my database.  The Philbrick genealogy gives her year of birth as 1820¹, while census records puts her birth at circa 1822^2,3.

     1.1. Birth Certificate

           The State of Ohio did not require birth certificates at the time of Emeline's birth.  Statewide registration of births stated in 1867.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

                If Emeline's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I've not yet located it. Will need to check with state and local archives to see if they have any newspapers from the time period.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

                I'm not aware of any surviving Philbrick family Bible that mentions Emeline.  Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one can be located.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

                I'm not aware of any baptismal record for Emeline.  I am not sure of the church affiliation of the Philbrick family at this time.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

                There is no indication that Emeline was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

           Emeline married Albert Moulton on August 30, 1847 in Knox County, Ohio⁴.  This record is a recent find, and will be the subject of a future blog post.

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

                I have not yet searched out available newspapers from the time period to see if Albert and Emeline's nuptials are mentioned.

          1.2.2. Anniversary Notice

               I have not yet searched out available newspapers from the time period regarding any anniversaries.  Albert is believed to have died in 1864, possibly in California.

          1.2.3. Divorce Decree

                I have not yet searched for divorce records for Albert and Emeline.  According to biographical sketch for Clara Moulton, her father went to California during the Gold Rush and died in that state.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Emeline died January 16, 1881¹, likely in Newton County, Indiana.  Will need to search local death records to see if they have a record of her death.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

                Will need to search available newspapers from the time to see if mention of Emeline's obituary was mentioned.  Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.

          1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

               Will need to search records of the local historical society to see if they have any records of funeral homes that might pertain to Emeline.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

                Once I locate where she was buried, I will seek out a photograph of her tombstone and add it to my database.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1880 Federal Census

               On June 17, 1880, Emeline was enumerated in the William G. Cox household in Beaver Township, Newton County, Indiana⁵, as Emeline Molton, age 58, sister-in-law, born Ohio.  Her father and mother were born in Vermont.

          2.1.2. 1870 Federal Census

               On August 17, 1870, Emeline was enumerated in the Charles Hagaman household in Chillicothe Township, Livingston County, Missouri³, as Emeline Moulton, age 48, born in Ohio.

          2.1.3. 1860 Federal Census

               On June 20, 1860, Emeline was enumerated in the Lydia Moulton household in St. Albans Township, Licking County, Ohio², as Emeline Moulton, age 38, female, born in Ohio.

          2.1.4. 1850 Federal Census

                I have not yet located Emeline or family in the 1850 census.  Will continue to search for them, as this will likely resolve many mysteries in this family.

     2.2. State Census Records

          No state census records in Ohio are known to exist.

          The State of Indiana conducted census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 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 examined these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Philbrick or Moulton families.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

           Not applicable, as Emeline was a female.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military service by her husband or father that would make Emeline eligible to receive pension benefits.

     3.3. Service Records

           Not applicable, as Emeline was a female.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio and Newton County, Indiana to see what records might mention Emeline.   Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

           Plat maps of Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio and Newton County, Indiana need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that might be relevant for my search.

5. Supplemental Records

      Supplemental records to research for Emeline 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. Rev. Jacob Chapman, A Genealogy of the Philbrick and Philbrook Families, Descended from the Emigrant, Thomas Philbrick 1583-1667 (Exeter, New Hampshire, USA: Exeter Gazette Steam Printing House, 1886), page 103.
2. Lydia Moulton household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, St. Albans Twp., Licking Co., OH, Alexandria P.O., dwelling 121, family 121; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 999., Page 459.
3. Charles Hagaman household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Chillicothe Twp., Livingston Co., MO, Page 16, Farmersville P.O., dwelling 104, family 106; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 789.
4. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XD5C-WZ2 : 8 December 2014), Albert Moulton and Emeline Philbrick, 30 Aug 1847; citing Knox, Ohio, United States, reference cn 16, p 43; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 378,591.
5. 1880 U.S. Census, Newton County, Indiana, population schedule, Beaver Township, enumeration district (ED) 129, SD 5, page 19, dwelling 177, household 179, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 18 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

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.

A Brother is Found : Selah Moulton of Fulton County, Ohio

Portland, Indiana Daily Commercial
July 3, 1899, page 3

Sela Multon of Fulton county, Ohio was in the city today, being called here by the death of her [sic] sister, Mrs. Clara Metzner, notice of which appears in another column of this edition.

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This notice regarding the brother of my paternal 2nd-great grandmother, Clara (Moulton) METZNER, is exciting news to me.  I was not aware that she had any brothers, only a sister, Lydia.  Clara's grandfather was Selah Moulton (1790-1848) of Licking County, Ohio, and her father was Albert.  With this newspaper tidbit, and an uncommon name, I decided to see what I could find out about Selah.

Selah W. Moulton is listed in the 1900 census of Fulton County, Ohio living in Royalton Township, occupation listed as farmer.  He was born June 1842 in Ohio, and both of his parents were born in Vermont.  His wife, Margaret, was born 1848 in Ohio and both of her parents were born in New York.

In the 1880 census, Selah is living in the village of Lyons, Fulton County, Ohio and his occupation is listed as dentist.  His age is listed at 38, born in Ohio with both parents born in Vermont.  His wife, Margaret H., is listed at age 31, born in Ohio with both parents born in New York.  A son, L. Bud, age 7, was born in Ohio.

In the 1870 census, Selah was a boarder in the Jane B Smith household in Lyons, his occupation listed as dentist and age as 28.

At Familysearch, I located the Michigan marriage record of Selah to Margaret H. Onweller on October 10, 1870 at Medina, Lenawee County, Michigan.

In the 1860 census, Selah was living in the Edward Moulton household in St. Albans Township, Licking County, Ohio, age 17, born in Ohio.  Edward was his uncle.  I had apparently not researched his uncle through the census years, or I would have found Selah.

Familysearch also indicates that Selah was a Civil War Veteran, serving as a private in Company I, 12th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

I have all kinds of new leads to track down, including finding out what happened to his son, Bud, and if he had any other children.

Obituary : Mrs. Clara (Moulton) Metzner (1843-1899)

Portland Daily Commercial
July 3, 1899
page 1

METZNER.

Mrs. Clara Metzner, widow of Adam Metzner, who died nearly four years ago, passed away at 1:30 this morning at her home six miles northeast of this city, aged 55 years.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday at the Mt. Zion church, by Rev. Smith; interment in the Mt. Zion cemetery by Baird & Gilpia.

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Located this obituary of my paternal 2nd-great grandmother, Clara (Moulton) Metzner (1843-1899).  She was the daughter of Albert and Emeline (Philbrick) Moulton, and married John Adam Metzner on November 13, 1864 in Jay County, Indiana.   They were the parents of four children.

Obituary : Clara (Moulton) Metzner (1843-1899)

Evangelical Messenger
July 12, 1899, page 443

METZNER - Clara Metzner, nee Moulton, was born Sept. 30, 1843 and departed this life near Portland, Ind., July 4, 1899, aged 55 y., 9 m. and 3 d. She was married to Adam Metzner Nov. 13, 1864; to this union were born 4 children. In 1885 Bro. and Sister Metzner united with the Evangelical Association. They lived as devoted Christians until death. A son and daughter are left to mourn the loss of a Christian mother. The husband and 2 children preceded her in death. J.M. SMITH.

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Clara (Moulton) Metzner (1843-1899) was my paternal 2nd-great grandmother.  She was the daughter of Albert and Emeline (Philbrick) Moulton.  I do not know what church, if any, they were associated with before joining the Evangelical Association in 1885.

Gedmatch Cousin : Distant Match but no shared DNA

Cousin Dave reached out to me after seeing a match with the GEDCOM file I had posted at GEDmatch.com.  Though we are not closely related, and shared no DNA, I found it interesting to make another connection.

Dave and I are 9th cousins once removed on the Jewett and Parratt lines. Ezekiel Jewett (1643-1723) and Faith Parrat are my paternal 9th great-grandparents and Dave's 8th great-grandparents.  My line is as follows:

Ezekiel Jewett (1643-1723) and Faith Parrat

Francis Jewett (1665-1751) and Sarah Hardy (1673-????)

Samuel Jewett (1694-????) and Ruth Hardy (1699-1737)

Samuel Jewett (1725-1791) and Sarah ________

Sally Jewett (1749-????) and John Philbrick (1748-1840)

Joel Philbrick (1781-1846) and Sally Fox (1788-1868)

Emeline Philbrick (1817-1881) and Albert Moulton (1819-1864)

Clara Moulton (1843-1899) and John Adam Metzner (1840-1895)

Cora Belle Metzner (1868-1955) and Eli Weldon Haley (1866-1957)

(my paternal great-grandparents)

Dave and I also connect as 9th cousins twice removed. on the Spofford and Burpbee lines.  Samuel Spofford (1653-1744) and Sarah Burpbee (1660-1729) are my maternal 9th great-grandparents and Sarah is the child of Dave's 8th great-grandparents. My line is as follows:

Samuel Spofford (1653-1744) and Sarah Burpbee

Thomas Spofford (1678-????) and Bethiah Hazeltine (1682-????)

 Elizabeth Spofford (1715-1772) and Bennett Field (1709-1770)

Bethiah Field (1746-1807) and Seth Pierce (1744-1835)

Gordon Pierce (1773-1875) and Thirsa Smalley (1775-1861)

Francis S. Pierce (1806-1881) and Rebecca Page (1806-1893)

Edmund G. Pierce (1837-1875) and Catherine Groenendyke (1843-1913)

William Francis Pierce (1865-1950) and Clara A. Penisten (1869-1906)

Edna Muriel Pierce (1897-1968) and Virgil Lee Wright (1894-1972)

(my maternal great-grandparents)

Both sets of these families were early settlers of Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts.  

DNA Relatives : Closest Matches

23andMe's DNA Relatives finder has identified 3 individuals as being between 3rd and 4th cousins.  I've reached out and sent introductions to all of them, so far I'm sharing genomes with two of them.

The first relative, Ed, shares the most DNA with me 1.02% and we connect on two segments.  The locations of his ancestry (Fort Wayne, IN and Jay County, IN) led me to believe I would find a connection to my paternal lines.

Comparison	Chromosome	Start point	End point	Genetic Distance	# SNPs
Ed vs Travis LeMaster	1	3000000	42000000	63.8	7637
Ed vs Travis LeMaster	5	1000000	5000000	11.9	1244

The second relative, Bill, shares DNA with me of .70% but we connect on five segments.  Again, the locations listed for his ancestry (Geneva, IN and Ft. Recovery, OH) led me to believe the connection would be on the paternal side.

Comparison	Chromosome	Start point	End point	Genetic Distance	# SNPs
Bill vs Travis LeMaster	1	201000000	215000000	20.4	3098
Bill vs Travis LeMaster	3	174000000	180000000	7.9	1216
Bill vs Travis LeMaster	13	74000000	85000000	9.1	2047
Bill vs Travis LeMaster	14	43000000	51000000	6	1414
Bill vs Travis LeMaster	19	55000000	59000000	9	844

The third relative has not responded to my request to share genomes, yet.  We share DNA of .58% on four segments.

By comparing Ed's family tree he provided, I quickly discovered a paternal line connection through the Moulton and Finel families. Selah Moulton (b. 1790 Rutland Co., VT d. 1848 Licking Co., OH) and Lydia Finel (b.1796 Rutland Co., VT d. 1869 Licking Co., OH) were my paternal fourth great-grandparents.  Ed and I are fourth cousins once removed.

Looking at Bill's surnames, I recognized a common surname and discovered that we have a paternal line connection through the LeMasters and Chew families.  Luman Walker LeMasters (b. 1842 Shelby Co., OH d. 1931 Jay Co., IN) and Mary Keziah Chew (b. 1847 Burlington Co., NJ d. 1927 Jay Co., IN) were my paternal second great-grandparents.  Bill and I are third cousins. 

This is exciting - I've found a couple of fairly close cousins and have reached out to several more.  In fact, my inbox has been flooded with responses to my invites to share genomes.  Now I have to go through them and see if we can start finding the connections.

This DNA testing has re-energized me and inspired me to dig deeper, share more online with my family trees (Ancestry, WorldConnect, etc) and get more family members tested.

Jay County, Indiana Marriages 1837-1865

Jay County, Indiana Marriages
1837-1865
(Transcribed by Rex W. Betram)

Located this book in the Allen County Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana several months ago and just now getting around to abstracting the information.

Some of the family members that I located mentioned during this time period:

CUNNINGHAM, William E., to LEMASTER, Rachel, 18 Mar. 1860, married by Wm. A. Hartzell, J.P., Book B, page 375. [Rachel was my paternal 2nd-great grandaunt]

HARTER, Hiram B., to WEHRLY, Elizabeth, 29 May 1860, married by Richard Harter, M.G., Book B, page 378. [Elizabeth was my paternal 2nd-great grandaunt]

METZNER, John A., to MOULTON, Clarice, 13 Nov. 1864, married by Nathan Beck, M.G., Book B, page 536. [They were my paternal 2nd-great grandparents]

WEHRLY, John, to LEMASTER, Catherine, 3 Feb. 1861, married by James Redkey, M.G., Book B, page 408. [Catherine was my paternal 2nd-great grandaunt]

Marriage License & Return : Wesley F. Metzner to Nora Axe, 1898

Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage License, "Wesley F. Metzner to Nora Axe, 1898"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

MARRIAGE LICENSE

State of Indiana, Jay County, ss:

To all who shall see these presents, Greeting:

Know Ye, That any person empowered by law to solemnize Marriages is hereby authorized to join together as Husband and Wife,

Wesley F. Metzner and Nora Axe

and for so doing this shall be his sufficient authority.

In Testimony Whereof, I, E.V. Fitzpatrick Clerk of the Jay Circuit, hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court at Portland, Indiana, this 19th day of Oct. 1898.

E.V. Fitzpatrick Clerk

STATE OF INDIANA, JAY COUNTY, SS:

This Certifies, That I joined in Marriage as Husband and Wife,

Wesley F. Metzner and Nora Axe

on the 20 day of October 1898

Fred Stovenour  Minister of Gospel

Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage Return, "Wesley F. Metzner to Nora Axe, 1898"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

MARRIAGE RETURN

1. Full name of GROOM Wesley F. Metzner

2. Place of residence Jay Co. Indiana

3. Age next birthday 27 years

4. Color White

5. Occupation Farmer

6. Place of Birth Jay Co. Indiana

7. Father's Name Adam Metzner

8. Mother's Maiden Name Clara Moulton

9. No. of groom's marriages 1st

10. Full name of BRIDE Mary Nora Axe

11. Place of Residence Jay Co. Indiana

12. Age next birthday 21 years

13. Color White

14. Place of Birth Jay Co. Indiana

15. Father's Name George Axe

16. Mother's maiden name Eliza Kimble

17. No. of bride's marriages 1st

18. Place of marriage Noble T.P. Jay Co. Ind.

19. By Rev. F. Stovenour

20. Date of marriage October 20 1898

This record of the marriage of Wesley F. Metzner and Nora Axe was located at the Jay County Historical Society in Portland, Indiana.

Wesley was my paternal great granduncle, the son of John Adam Metzner and Clara Moulton.  Before locating this record, I had his wife's name as Elnora M. Axe.  These same names keep appearing in the closely knit families of Haley, Metzner, Axe, Kimble, etc.

On This Day : December 27

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Marriage License & Return, Eli W. Haley to Cora B. Metzner, 1888

Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage License, "Eli W. Haley to Cora B. Metzner, 1888"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

Marriage License

Jay County, Indiana, SS:

To All Who Shall See These Presents, Greeting:

Know Ye, that any person empowered by Law to solemnize marriages, is hereby authorized to join together, as Husband and Wife, 

Eli W. Haley and Cora B. Metzner

and for so doing, this shall be his sufficient authority.

In Testimony Whereof, I, W.S. Fleming, Clerk of the Jay Circuit Court, hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the seal of said Court, at Portland, this  18 day of July A.D. 1888

W.S. Fleming Clerk

State of Indiana, Jay County, SS:

This certifies, that I, R. Dubs a Minister of the Gospel joined in marriage as husband and Wife, Eli W. Haley and Cora B. Metzner on the 21st day of July 1888

R. Dubs

This License and Certificate must be Returned to the Clerk in 90 days.

Source : Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage Return, "Eli W. Haley to Cora B. Metzner, 1888"; County Marriage Returns Collection, Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

Indiana State Board of Health

Return of a Marriage to County Clerk

1. Full name of GROOM, Eli W. Haley

2. Place of Residence Noble Township, Jay Co., Indiana

3. Occupation Farmer

4. Age next Birthday 23 years.  Color, White, Race Caucasian

5. Place of Birth Erie Co., Ohio Nationality, American

6. Father's Name G. W. Haley

7. Mother's Maiden Name Mary Sherrick

8. Number of Groom's Marriage, first

9. Full Name of BRIDE, Cora B. Metzner

10. Place of Residence, Wayne Twp., Jay Co. Occupation housewife

11. Age next Birthday, 20 years.  Color, White Race, Caucasian

12. Place of Birth Indiana, Nationality American

13. Father's Name John A. Metzner

14. Mother's Maiden Name Clara Moulton

15. No of Bride's Marriage first

16. Married at Wayne Twonship, Jay Co. in the County of Jay and State of Indiana, the 21st day of Jul 1888.

17. Witnesses to Marriage G.W. Haley & J.A. Metzner

Marriage solemnized by 

R. Dubs

Minister of the Gospel

Dated at Wayne Twp. Jay Co., Ind this 21st day of July 1888.

This record of the marriage of Eli Weldon Haley (1866-1957) and Cora Belle Metzner (1868-1955) was located at the Jay County Historical Society in Portland, Indiana.

These were my paternal great-grandparents.  Previously, I had located a copy of the marriage license, but not the return at the courthouse.

Though I don't have an exact location for the marriage, I speculate that it took place at the home of the bride.  The Metzner family were residents of Wayne Township, Jay County, Indiana.  

Witnesses listed to the marriage were the father of the groom, George W. Haley, and the father of the bride, John A. Metzner.  I do not know of any connection with the minister, R. Dubs.