On This Day ; June 17

1639 - Abigail PIERCE born.  Abigail was the daughter of Thomas PIERCE and Elizabeth ________.


1689 - Sarah BOWATER born in Chester County, Pennsylvania.  Sarah was the daughter of Thomas BOWATER and Sarah EDGE.  Sarah was my 8x-great grandmother.


1741 - Nicholas FESSENDEN died in Watertown, Massachusetts.  Nicholas was the son of William FESSENDEN and Martha WYETH.


1756 - Deborah NEWCOMB died in Lebanon, Connecticut.  Deborah was my 9x-great grandmother.


1758 - William FESSENDEN died.  William was the son of William FESSENDEN and Martha WYETH.


1760 - Mildred DOWNS born.  Mildred was the daughter of Capt. Henry DOWNS and Frances CHEW.


1795 - Mary WEST born in New Jersey.  Mary was the daughter of Job WEST and Sarah JACKSON.  Mary was my 4x-great grandmother.


1806 - Rebeckah WILLIAMS married Garland WADE.  Rebeckah was the daughter of Silas WILLIAMS and Mary HUNT.


1832 - Henry WARDLAW born in Ohio.  Henry was the son of Preston WARDLAW and Nancy WISBY.


1833 - Rachel DAVIS born.  Rachel was the daughter of Nathan J. DAVIS and Keziah DAVIS.


1834 - Jane Elizabeth McPHEETERS born. Jane was the daughter of William McPHEETERS and Margaret Ann Curry McDANIEL.


1861 - Austin PIERCE died in Villenova, New York.  Austin was the son of Gordon PIERCE and Thirsa SMALLEY.


1863 - Nicholas Modest MIGUET married Caroline A. LONG in Buchanan County, Iowa.  Nicholas was the son of John Peter MIGUET and Frances ________.


1868 - Charles W. MORRISTON born.  Charles was the son of Alonzo T. MORRISTON and Rebecca A. WAMSLEY.


1868 - William SUMNER died in Hamilton County, Indiana.  William was the son of Thomas SUMNER and Hannah HIATT.


1886 - Ethel May WEHRLY born in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.  Ethel was the daughter of William P. WEHRLY and Olive Jane SMITH.


1890 - George David Ellsworth HALEY married Nettie M. PREMER in Jay County, Indiana.  George was the son of George Washington HALEY and Mary Jane SHERRICK.


1903 - Frank ALDERMAN born.  Frank was the son of George W. ALDERMAN and Sarah JARRARD.

On This Day : January 20

1686: Mindwell STEBBINS born in Deerfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.  Mindwell was the daughter of Benoni STEBBINS and Mary BROUGHTON.


1718: William MAXSON born in Westerly, Rhode Island.  William was the son of John MAXSON and Hannah MAXSON.


1723: Joseph MAXSON born.  Joseph was the son of Joseph MAXSON and Bethia MAXSON.


1742: James PIERCE died.  James was the son of Thomas PIERCE and Elizabeth COLE.


1744: Simon NEWCOMB died in Lebanon, Connecticut.  Simon was the son of Andrew NEWCOMB.  He was my 9x great-grandfather.


1763: Mabel HURLBUT married Elijah BENEDICT.  Mabel was the daughter of Moses HURLBUT and Rebecca WARNER.


1780: Maria SHIRK married George FRANTZ.  Maria was the daughter of Ulrich SCHERCH and Anna SWARR.


1780: Susanna MAXSON born in Hopkington, Rhode Island.  Susanna was the daughter of John MAXSON and Darcis NILES.


1781: Martha HIGGINS born in Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.  Martha was the daughter of Judiah H. HIGGINS and Mary HILL.


1796: Margery CANADAY married Joel HARRIS.  Margarey was the daughter of Charles CANADAY and Abigail FOSTER.


1798: Thomas HUNT born.  Thomas was the son of Isaiah HUNT and Elizabeth FLOYD.


1800: Ann PAUL died.  Ann was the daughter of Jeffrey CHEW and Amy DRIVER.


1804: Parmelia MAXSON born in Green Brier Run, Virginia.  Parmelia was the daughter of Zebulon MAXSON and Mary DAVIS.


1806: Robert CANADAY married Amy SUMNER.  Robert was the son of John CANADAY and Margaret THORNBURGH.


1820: Sarah DAVIS born.  Sarah was the daughter of Ananais DAVIS and Rebecca CLAYTON.


1821: Mary MAXSON born.  Mary was the daughter of Zebulon MAXSON and Mary DAVIS.


1834: Thomas COOK died.  Thomas was the son of Thomas COOK and Mary MILLS.


1845: Mary TEMPLE died.  Mary was the daughter of William BEALS and Rachel GREEN.


1852: Sarah Ellen CROCKETT born in Owen County, Indiana.  Sarah was the daughter of Jackson Conrad CROCKETT and Clarinda GRIFFITHS.


1861: Mathias MILLER born in Indiana.  Mathias was the son of William MILLER and Elizabeth SCHAFER.  He was Corinne's 2x great-grandfather.


1882: George Washington CUMMINGS born in Tennessee.  George was the son of Abner CUMMINGS and Mary WRIGHT.


1913: Hazel BRIODY born.  Hazel was the daughter of Sylvester Tilman BRIODY and Eva May CHIVLARE.


1917: Laura Belle METZNER married Paul L. SANDERS in Jay County, Indiana. Laura was the daughter of William F. METZNER and Mary Ann HALEY.


1923: Louise Elaine LeMASTER born in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio.  Louise was the daughter of Vernon Walker LeMASTER and Helene Louise GARMHAUSEN.


1931: Ardis Ellen LeMASTER born in Cowan, Delaware County, Indiana.  Ardis was the daughter of John Leland LeMASTER and Dortha LeEtta DeLAUTER.


1946: Clara BUTLER died in San Diego, San Diego County, California.  Clara was the daughter of Isaac LEMASTERS and Sarah Ann HESTON.


2004: Luther St. Patrick CUMMINGS died in Marion, Grant County, Indiana.  He was my father-in-law.

Family Milestones: April 4th

My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Charles Morton POE, was born on this date in 1866 in Morgan County, Indiana.  Charles was the son of Isaac S. and Hannah (MILLS) POE, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth Caroline POE.  Charles married March 6, 1889 in Norton, Norton County, Kansas to Minnie Elizabeth SHIMEALL, daughter of Clark Floyd and Salina Madelein (NEWCOMB) SHIMEALL.  Minnie was born April 18, 1872 in Hopkinton, Delaware County, Iowa.  They had 1 daughter and later divorced.  Minnie died February 5, 1950 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.  Charles married secondly to Leona M. ________.  Charles lived in Phillips County, Kansas and Lancaster County, Nebraska.  Last record is found in 1920 census of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Nelson J. LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1838 in Stillwell Corner, Butler County, Ohio.  Nelson was the son of John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON, and the older brother of my Carey W. LAMBERTSON.  Nelson married June 26, 1858 in Reilly Township, Butler County, Ohio to Eliza Jane JOHNSON.  Eliza was born December 1837 in Ohio.  They raised 5 children in Darke and Butler Counties, Ohio.  Nelson was a Civil War veteran of Company I, 167th Regiment of the Ohio National Guard.  He was a wagonmaker and farmer.  Eliza died July 6, 1899.  Nelson died October 3, 1929 at the National Military Home, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.

My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, William Anderson CHEW, was born on this date in 1858 in Darke County, Ohio.  William was the son of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the younger brother of my Mary Keziah CHEW. William married in 1886 at New Weston, Darke County, Ohio to Emma Susan STRAIGHT, daughter of William and Catherine (BIDDINGER) STRAIGHT.  Emma was born June 1866 in Ohio.  They raised 9 children in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana where William was a physician.  Emma died in 1934.  William died January 6, 1914 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana. 

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Family Milestones: March 6th

My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Charles Morton POE, married on this date in Norton, Norton County, Kansas to Minnie Elizabeth SHIMEALL.  Charles was born April 4, 1866 in Morgan County, Indiana, the son of Isaac S. and Hannah (MILLS) POE, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth Caroline POE.  Minnie was born April 18, 1872 in Hopkinton, Delaware County, Iowa, the daughter of Clark Floyd and Salinda Madelien (NEWCOMB) SHIMEALL.  They had 1 daughter and resided in Phillips County, Kansas.  They later divorced.  Minnie died February 5, 1950 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.  Charles died sometime after the 1920 census.

My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Mosher MAXSON, was born on this date in 1730 in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Mosher was the son of Joseph and Bethiah (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older brother of my Ephraim MAXSON.  Mosher married before 1758 to Tacy ________.  They had at least 3 children.  Mosher died December 24, 1787 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Sarah Tira CROCKETT, was born on this date in 1821 in Tennessee.  Sarah was the daughter of David and Mary Ann (NOSLER) CROCKETT, and the older sister of my Mary Ann CROCKETT.  Sarah married September 9, 1839 in Owen County, Indiana to Peter F. LIVINGSTON.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Peter.  Sarah died March 11, 1882 in Owen County, Indiana.

 

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 30th

My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Jeremiah PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1783.  Jeremiah was the son of Deacon John and Sally (JEWETT) PHILBRICK, and the younger brother of my Joel PHILBRICK.  Jeremiah married ________ EVANS.  Jeremiah died October 20, 1842.  Nothing further is known of his family at this time.


My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Sarah KIMMER, was born on this date in 1799. Sarah was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth KIMMER.  Nothing further is known at this time.

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

Family Milestones: November 10th

My paternal 6th-great granduncle, Abner PHILBRICK, married Mehitable STEWART on this date in 1731. Abner was the son of Thomas and Abigail (________) PHILBRICK, and the older brother of my John PHILBRICK. Abner was born January 21, 1708 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire and died May 2, 1790. Mehitable was born in 1716 and died in 1770. I do not know who her parents were.

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Ellen W. LAMBERTSON, married David L. MENGLE on this date in 1870 in Butler County, Ohio. Ellen was the daughter of John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON, and the younger sister of my Carey W. LAMBERTSON. Ellen was born June 21, 1850 in Ohio and died September 16, 1933 in Jackson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio. David was born circa 1851 in Ohio, the son of George and Susan (RUMBARGER) MENGLE, and died July 4, 1938 in Jackson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio. Both are buried in the Holp Cemetery, Farmersville, Montgomery County, Ohio.

My maternal 6th-great grandfather, Pieter ANTONIDES, married Catherine VANDERVEER on this date in 1750. Pieter was the son of Johannis and Annetje (COUWENHOVEN) ANTONIDES. Pieter was born July 31, 1727 and died April 27, 1796 in Flatbush, Long Island. Catherine was the daughter of Michael and Belitja (SNYDAM) VANDERVEER. She was born August 11, 1732 and died May 8, 1796. My connection to these ANTONIDES needs further research, but for the moment I'm claiming them, through their daughter Joannah.

My maternal 7th-great grandfather, Seth PIERCE, married Elizabeth NYE on this date in 1743. Seth was the son of Samuel and Abigail (JOHNSON) PIERCE. Seth was born November 30, 1716 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts and died December 5, 1794. Elizabeth was the daughter of Ebenezer and Sarah (NEWCOMB) NYE. Elizabeth was born December 14, 1720 and died May 14, 1749 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut. I descend through their son, Seth.

My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth JACOBS, was born on this date in 1810 in Brown County, Ohio. Elizabeth was the daughter of William and Sibell (LITTELL) JACOBS and the younger sister of my James Thomas JACOBS. Elizabeth married John T. REEVES on October 1, 1829. Elizabeth died July 4, 1888 in Wabash County, Indiana.

My paternal 4th-great grandfather, Rev. Nathaniel CHEW, was born on this date in 1786 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Nathaniel was the son of Nathaniel and Sarah (SPRINGER) CHEW. Nathaniel married Mary WEST, daughter of Job and Sarah (JACKSON) WEST, circa 1812 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Mary died February 27, 1848 in New Jersey. Nathaniel lived in Darke County, Ohio and Iowa. Nathaniel died January 24, 1866 in Mahaska County, Iowa.

Katherine Tupper (b. January 31, 1622/23)

Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 10th great-grandmother, Katherine Tupper.

Katherine was born January 31, 1622/23, probably in England. Katherine married to Benjamin Nye. Benjamin was born May 4, 1620 and died April 30, 1714 in Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA. Katherine died June 4, 1676 in Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA.

I do not have the dates of emigration yet or the name of the ship which brought them to America.

Known children of Benjamin and Katherine (Tupper) Nye are as follows :
i. Caleb Nye b. 1654, d. May 1, 1704 Barnstable Co., MA., m. Elizabeth Wood

I descend from Benjamin and Katherine (Tupper) Nye through their son, Caleb, as follows :
Katherine Tupper and Benjamin Nye
Caleb Nye and Elizabeth Wood
Ebenezer Nye and Sarah Newcomb
Elizabeth Nye and Seth Pierce
Seth Pierce and Bethiah Field
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)

Today in my database : Elizabeth Nye (b. December 14, 1720)

Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 7th-great grandmother, Elizabeth Nye.

Elizabeth was born December 14, 1720, the daughter of Ebenezer and Sarah (Newcomb) Nye. Elizabeth married on November 10, 1743 (probably Middlesex Co., MA) to Seth Pierce, son of Samuel and Abigail (Johnson) Pierce. Seth was born November 30, 1716 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA., and died December 5, 1794. Elizabeth died May 14, 1749 in Mansfield, Windham Co., CT.

Known children of Seth and Elizabeth (Nye) Pierce are as follows:
i. Seth Pierce b. September 12, 1744 Woburn, MA, d. 1835 Homer, NY., m. Bethiah Field
ii. Elizabeth Pierce b. June 2, 1748 m. Bennett Field
iii. Enoch Pierce
iv. ________ Pierce m. ________ Nye

I descend from Seth and Elizabeth (Nye) Pierce through their son, Seth, as follows :
Elizabeth Nye and Seth Pierce
Seth Pierce and Bethiah Field
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)