Obituary : Sarah (Haley) Leonard (1862-1900)

Evangelical Messenger
December 5, 1900, page 779

LEONHARD - Sarah Leonhard, nee Haley, was born, Oct. 26, 1862, and departed this life, Nov. 20, 1900, aged 38 y. and 24 d.  In 1878 she was converted and joined the Ev. Church, her choice, and lived a devoted Christian life until death.  She was married to C. Leonhard, March 24, 1886.  To this union were born 7 children, all living.  She bore her affliction with great patience.  She was a loving mother, a kind companion.  When the end of life drew nigh she glorified God with shouts of victory.  Her last word to husband and children was, "Be prompt in going to church."  Truly she was ready to go and be with Jesus.  The deceased leaves an aged mother, 5 sisters and 6 brothers to mourn her departure; but their loss is her eternal gain.  Funeral services by J.M. Smith.

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Sarah (Haley) Leonard (1862-1900) was the daughter of Sebastian and Lydia A. (Rader) Haley.  She married Christian Leonhard.  Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.  I have not yet researched this family to identify all 7 of their children.  In the 1900 census, the family was living in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana with children : Mirlie W., Della A., Grace L., Hazel B., Orval R., Ina F., and William.

Obituary : Sebastian Haley (1823-1900), Jay County, Indiana

Evangelical Messenger
September 5, 1900, page 571

HALEY - Sebastian Haley was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, March 1, 1823, and departed this life in Jay Co., Ind., Aug. 19, 1900, aged 77 y., 5 m. and 19 d.  He was united in marriage with Lydia Rader, Feb. 5, 1846.  To this union thirteen children were born, of whom twelve survive.  Bro. Haley united with the Evangelical Association in his boyhood days.  He was a subscriber for the "Messenger" over 40 years.  He leaves 12 children and his aged companion with a large number of other relatives.  J.M. Smith.

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Sebastian Haley (1823-1900) was my paternal 3rd-great granduncle, the brother of my ancestor, George J. Haley.  The names of twelve of his children were: Mary Ann, George, John, Frederick, Samuel, Amanda, Elizabeth A., William, Sarah, Rebecca, Jacob and Allie M.  I do not yet know the name of the 13th child, and there is much I need to gather on his descendants.

Sebastian is buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.

Marriage License & Return: Jacob Haley to Lydia J. May, 1888

Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage License, "Jacob Haley to Lydia J. May, 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,

Jacob Haley and Lydia J. May

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

In Testimony Whereof, I, W.S. Fleming, Clerk of the Jay Circuit Court, herunto subscribe my name, and affix the seal of said Court, at Portland, this 21st day of December A.D., 1888

W.S. Fleming Clerk

Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage Return, "Jacob Haley to Lydia J. May, 1888"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

Marriage Return

1. Full Name of Groom Jacob Haley

2. Place of Residence Noble Twp, Jay Co. Ind

3. Age Next Birthday 23 years

4. Color White

5. Occupation Farmer

6. Place of Birth [illegible]

7. Father's Name Sebastian Haley

8. Mother's Maiden Name Lydia Rader

9. No. of Groom's Marriage 1

10. Full Name of Bride Lydia J. May

11. Place of Residence Noble Twp Jay Co Ind

12. Age next Birthday 20 years

13. Color White

14. Place of Birth Noble Twp Jay Co Ind.

15. Father's Name Phillip May

16. Mother's Maiden Name Caroline Young

17. No. of Bride's Marriage 1

18. Place of Marriage Bride's house

19. By [illegible]

20. Dated Dec 25th 1888

This record of the marriage of Jacob Haley and Lydia J. May was located at the Jay County Historical Society in Portland, Indiana.

Though parts of the record were a bit hard to read in the copy, I was able to gain some information I didn't have before, particularly being able to connect Jacob with the family of Sebastian and Lydia (Rader) Haley.  Before this, I had their marriage as an unidentified Haley in Jay County.

Another avenue of research is to find out if the bride connects with my Young family in Noble Township as well.

Marriage License & Return : John Hartzell to Elizabeth Haley, 1884

Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage License, "John W. Hartzell to Elizabeth A. Haley, 1884"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

Marriage License

State of Indiana, Jay County, Sct:

The State of Indiana to any person empowered by law to solemnize Marriage in Said County, Greeting:

You are hereby authorized to join together, as HUSBAND AND WIFE, 

John W. Hartzell and Elizabeth A. Haley

In Testimony Whereof, I, W.S. Fleming, Clerk of the Jay Circuit

Court, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, at Portland,

this 2nd day of May A.D. 1884

W.S. Fleming Clerk

State of Indiana, Jay County, Sct:

I, S.M. Stone, a Minister in said County, do certify

that on the 3 day of May, 1884, I joined together, as Husband and Wife,

John W. Hartzel and Elizabeth Haley

Given under my hand this third day of May, 1884.

Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage Return: "John W. Hartzell to Elizabeth Haley, 1884"; 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  John W. Hartsell

2. Place of Residence, Wayne T.P.

3. Occupation farmer

4. Age next Birthday 26 years. Color White Race German

5. Place of Birth, Noble T.P. Nationality German

6. Father's Name John K Hartsell

7. Mother's Maiden Name Lousinda Dasmer

8. Number of Groom's Marriage 1

9. Full Name of BRIDE, Elizabeth Haley

10. Place of Residence, Nobel T.P.  Occupation Housewife

11. Age Next Birthday, 26 years.  Color White Race, German

12. Place of Birth, Noble T.P., Nationality German

13. Father's Name Sebistian Haley

14. Mother's Maiden Name Lyda Rader

15. No. of Bride's Marriage, 1

16. Marriage at S.M. Stones in the County of Jay and State of Indiana, the

May 3 Day of ___ 1884

17. Witnesses to Marriage R.H. Stone Rebecca Stone

Marriage solemnized by S.M. Stone

dated at residence this 3 day of May, 1884

This record of the marriage of John W. Hartzell and Elizabeth A. Haley was located at the Jay County Historical Society in Portland, Indiana.

Elizabeth was the daughter of Sebastian and Lydia (Rader) Haley, and my first cousin four times removed.

I find it interesting that their nationality and race was referred to as being "German".

I do not know what the relationship was between the Stone and Haley family was.

Until I located this record, I had the marriage of John and Elizabeth as part of my unidentified Haleys in Jay County.  Now that I can locate her within the family group, I need to search for more information on their family.

Sunday's Obituary : William Haley (1860-1933)

Source: Commerical-Review, Portland, Indiana, October 27, 1933, page 1.

William Haley Dies in Noble

Heart Trouble-Dropsy are Fatal to Former Resident of Portland

William Haley, 73, died this morning at his home near Bellefontaine, death being due to heart trouble and dropsy.  He had been in failing health since February and seriously for three weeks.

Mr. Haley was born September 12, 1860, in Noble township and resided on the farm where he was born northeast of Portland until locating in this city in 1918 and residing here until last February.  His parents were Sebastian and Lydia (Rader) Haley.

In 1884 he was married to Jennie Laicock, who died April 1, 1929, and remarried February 12, 1933 to Nora Hoadeschell, who survives.  Mrs. Hazel Thornburg of Portland is a daughter.  There are three grandchildren, Katherine, Ruth and William Thornburg, and one sister, Mrs. Eli Haffner of Portland.

Funeral services will be Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence in charge of Rev. Russell Haley of Peru, assisted by Rev. J.O. Lewis of Portland.  Burial in Green Park cemetery.

Obituary : Lydia (Rader) Haley

Evangelical Messenger, December 25, 1907, page 24

HALEY - Lydia Haley, nee Rader, was born July 1, 1826 in Ohio, and died in peace December 9, 1907, near Portland, Indiana.  In 1853 she and her husband came to Indiana, where they lived happily together until death separated them  seven years ago, when Mr. Haley died.  Six sons and six daughters grew to maturity, and one daughter died in infancy.  She was a model Christian mother.  She was a willing burden-bearer, never burdening others with her troubles.  She gave a smile rather than a frown.  She was a cheerful mother.  She was held in the highest esteem in the neighborhood where she resided for almost 55 years.  She was a life-long member of the Evangelical Association.  As a tribute to her we can say that she was faithful, her life exemplifying the virtues of her Christian profession.  The funeral sermon was preached by J.W. Metzner.  The Rev. J. Rees assisted in the services.


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Lydia (RADER) HALEY was the widow of Sebastian HALEY (1823-1900), brother of 3x-great grandfather, George J. HALEY (1814-1888).  The names of the children who lived to maturity were: Mary Ann, George, John, Frederick, Samuel, Amanda, Elizabeth A., William, Sarah, Rebecca, Jacob and Allie M.  I do not know yet the name of the infant who died.  Lydia and her husband Sebastian were instrumental in founding the Mt. Zion church in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.

Civil War Pensioners: Jay County, Indiana

While scrolling through Google books on Memorial Day weekend, I came across the Congressional Set list of Civil War pensioners of Jay County, Indiana published in 1883.





Scrolling through the names I discovered several familiar ones, including the following relatives:

• William F. METZNER, of Bryant, wounded in the right thigh, receiving $ 6.00 per month, on roll since October 1867.  [William was the son of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER; he served in Company E, 89th Indiana Infantry; after the war he married Mary Ann HALEY, daughter of Sebastian and Lydia (RADER) HALEY.]

Civil War Pension Index Card: William F. METZNER

Was finally able to get images to download from Footnote.com, perhaps my vent of frustration helped?  Nah.

This is the Civil War Pension Index card for William F. METZNER, my paternal 2nd-great granduncle.  This card was indexed at Footnote.com as William T. METZNER.  As you can see by the cursive script, sometimes "Fs" and "Ts" can appear similar.

The cool find for me on this card was that it gives his exact date of death and the location.  Although I probably had this fact somewhere, I only had the year in my Rootsmagic database.  Bryant, Indiana is in Jay County, where William and his wife Mary lived for a number of years.

I believe that I may have his Civil War pension in my files, will have to scan it and make sure I glean all the information that I can from it.  William was a private in Company E., 89th Regiment Indiana Infantry.

William was born January 6, 1844 in Licking County, Ohio, the son of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER.  He was the brother of my ancestor, John Adam METZNER.  William married December 8, 1867 in Jay County, Indiana to Mary Ann HALEY, daughter of Sebastian and Lydia A. (RADER) HALEY.  They had eight children: John W., Irvin G., Amanda A., Pearl M., Barb M., Laura Belle, Lydia J., and Louetta Jane.  William's occupation was listed as farmer and furniture dealer in the census records.

Family Milestones: January 6th

My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, William F. METZNER, was born on this date in 1844 in Licking County, Ohio.  William was the son of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger brother of my John Adam METZNER.  William married December 8, 1867 in Jay County, Indiana to Mary Ann HALEY.  Mary was born in 1846, the daughter of Sebastian and Lydia A. (RADER) HALEY.  William served in Co. E, 89th Indiana Infantry in the Civil War.  He was a farmer and furniture dealer in Bearcreek Township, Jay County, Indiana.  They had 8 children.  Mary died in 1926.  William died in 1929.  Both are buried in the Gravel Hill Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.

My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Wilson Jackson LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1826 in New Jersey.  Wilson was the son on John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON, and the older brother of my Carey W. LAMBERTSON.  Wilson died September 9, 1844 in Butler County, Ohio.

Family Milestones: December 8th

My paternal 6th-great grandparents, Thomas William DAVIS and Tacy CRANDALL, were married on this date in 1737 in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Thomas was the son of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS.  Tacy was the daughter of John and Mary (________) CRANDALL.  Thomas was born May 15, 1719 in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Tacy was born circa 1720 in Westerly.  After their marriage, they moved their family to Monongalia County, Virginia.  Thomas died July 15, 1791 at White Day Creek, Monongalia County, Virginia.  Tacy died June 1, 1795 at White Day Creek, Monongalia County, Virginia.  

My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, William F. METZNER, married on this date in 1867 to Mary Ann HALEY in Jay County, Indiana.  William was the son of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger brother of my John Adam METZNER.  Mary was the daughter of Sebastian and Lydia (RADER) HALEY.  William was born January 6, 1844 in Licking County, Ohio.  Mary was born in 1846.  They raised a family of 8 children in Bearcreek Township, Jay County, Indiana.  William died in 1929 and Mary in 1926. They are buried in the Gravel Hill Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, John RAINS, was born on this date in 1787.  John was the son of Anthony and Nancy (GRAHAM) RAINS, and the older brother of my Elizabeth RAINS.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Mary Jane KING, was born on this date in 1849 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana.  Mary was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (KING) SHAW, and the older sister of my Ellen KING.  Mary married Leroy YOUNG, son of William and Jane (________) YOUNG, on February 8, 1871.  Leroy was born November 14, 1843 in Indiana.  Leroy died March 26, 1893 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana, and Mary remarried to Robert HICKS.  Mary died April 4, 1935 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana.  They are buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.

My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Rebecca HAINES, was born on this date in 1776 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Rebecca was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES.  Rebecca died March 15, 1816 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Nothing further is known at this time.