Itinerant Farmer, George Washington Haley (1840-1892), 52 Ancestors # 17

George Washington Haley tombstone
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Jay County, Indiana

The 17th Ancestor in my 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks project is my paternal great-great grandfather, George Washington Haley (1840-1892).  George is number 20 on my Ahnentafel list, and previously I've written about the details of his life in an Exploratory Analysis post.

I am descended through :

* his son, # 10 Eli Weldon Haley (1866-1957), married # 11 Cora Belle Metzner (1868-1955), in 1888.

* their daughter, # 5 Ruth Pauline Haley (1911-1990), married # 4 Ord Wehrly LeMaster (1906-1971) in 1932 - my grandparents.

George was born May 16, 1840 in Hardin County, Ohio^1,2, the son of George J. and Rachel H. (Gary) Haley.  His father was a minister in the Evangelical Association, and the family moved around a bit.  By the time of the 1850 census, George was a ten year old student in Jackson Township, Sandusky County, Ohio³.  At the recording of the 1860 census, George was a 20 year farmer in Claridon Township, Marion County, Ohio⁴.

Sometime around 1862, George moved to Ashland County, Ohio, where he married Mary Jane Sherrick on October 14, 1862¹.  I am not aware of any military service during the Civil War for George, and none is alluded to by his obituary or the biographical sketches.

George is one of my relatives who moved around a lot and I need to do more research in land records.  Between 1863 and 1869 the family was living in Seneca County, Ohio, but by the 1870 census they were all enumerated in Harrisville Township, Medina County, Ohio⁵.  During this census, it was recorded that George was a U.S. citizen whose father was of foreign birth and his real estate was valued at $2730.  

The family of George and Mary grew to six children by the time of the 1880 census, when George was farming in Liberty Township, Seneca County, Ohio⁶.  The children were Andrew Frank (1864), Eli Weldon (1866), George David Ellsworth (1868), Rachel Emma Pernina (1869), Charles Wesley (1872) and Carrie Mae (1877).  Sometime before 1884, the family moved to Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana were the seventh child, daughter Ora was born.

George died December 3, 1892 and is buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Jay County, Indiana^2,7.  At the time of his death he was only 52 years old.  I located his estate records at the Jay County Historical Society, and discovered he had an estate of less than $500.

George W. Haley estate packet No 1277 Box 86
Jay County, Indiana

The documents that make up this estate packet will be the subject of a future post.  Basically, the widow had to declare that the estate of personal and real property was less than $500.  The actual inventory showed a total value of $458.75.  Albert Graves and Henry Muller were appointed to be appraisers of the estate.  Albert was later George and Mary's son-in-law, marrying daughter Carrie.

According to his obituary, George had been sick for about one year before he died.  George is one of my ancestors that I need to learn more about, even a picture of what he looks like is unknown to me at this point.


Sources:

1. "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana", Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1887, page 665.
2. George W. Haley obituary, Evangelical Messenger, New Berlin, Pennsylvania, December 20, 1892, page 811. 
3. George Haley household, 1850 U.S. census, population schedule, Jackson Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, dwelling 79, family 81; National Archives micropublication M432, roll 726.
4. George Haley household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Claridon Township, Marion County, Ohio, Marion P.O., page 28, dwelling 201, family 197; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 1006.
5. George Haley household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Harrisville Township, Medina County, Ohio, Lodi P.O., page 10, dwelling 90, household 101; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 1241
6. 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.
7. Jane Ann Spencer, Williamson & Spencer Funeral Homes Inc. Portland and Pennville, Indiana Burial Records Book One 1892-1899 (Portland, Indiana:Williamson & Spencer Funeral Homes, Inc., 2008), page 27.


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 : David Sherrick (1823-1914)

David Sherrick (1823-1914) was my paternal 3rd-great grandfather.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.


1. Vital Records

     David was born October 18th or 19th, 1823 in York County, Pennsylvania^1,2.  His death certificate states the 19th, biographical sketch states the 18th.

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          I have not located a birth record for David yet.  Will continue to search sources such as FamilySearch in hopes of locating a church record.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               If David's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I'm not aware of it.  Will search contemporary newspapers of the time period to see if any mention was made.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I'm not aware of any surviving Bible records of the Sherrick family that mentions David.  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 David, nor am I aware of the church affiliation at this time.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that David was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          David married Susan Jacobs on March 23, 1843 in Wayne County, Ohio³.  His surname was spelled Sherich in the record.

          David married Amy Byers sometime between 1864 (Susan's death) and 1870 (census), likely in Medina County, Ohio.  I have not been successful in locating the record yet.  Will continue to search in hopes of locating.

          David married Margaret Zimmerman on April 29 1884 in Seneca County, Ohio⁴.  Margaret was the widow of Anthony David Rosenberger and the daughter of Barney Zimmerman.

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

               I've not yet searched available newspapers of the time period to see if mention was made of David's three marriages.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.2.2. Anniversary Notice

               I've not yet searched available newspapers of the time to see if mention was made of any anniversary celebrations.  David's marriage to Margaret was the only one that made it to the 25th wedding anniversary mark.

          1.2.3. Divorce Decree

               Although there was no indication that David was ever divorced, a thorough search of local court records would need to be made to be sure.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          David died September 30, 1914 in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio^5,6, following a fracture of the femur.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

               David's obituary appeared in the October 7, 1914 edition of the Ashland Ohio Press⁶.

               I need to make this the subject of a future blog post.

          1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

               I will need to search the local historical society records to see if they have any mention of funeral home records that might have handled David's arrangements.

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

               David's tombstone in the Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Ohio⁷, has been photographed.   A link to his memorial page at FindAGrave is located here.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1910 Federal Census

               On April 18, 1910, David was enumerated as head of household in Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio⁸, as David Sherrick, age 86, born in Pennsylvania.  No occupation was listed.  He could speak English, read and write.  He owned his home free of mortgage.  He had been married for 25 years.  He was born in Pennsylvania, as were both his mother and father.

          2.1.2. 1900 Federal Census

               On June 18, 1900, David was enumerated as head of household in Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio⁹, as David Sherick, age 76, born October 1823 in Pennsylvania.  His occupation was listed as minister.  He could read and write and spoke English.  He owned his own home.  Both of his parents were born in Pennsylvania.

          2.1.3. 1880 Federal Census

               On June 18, 1880, David was enumerated as head of household in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio¹⁰, as David Sherrick, age 56, born in Pennsylvania.  His occupation was listed as a preacher.  Both his mother and father were born in Pennsylvania.

          2.1.4. 1870 Federal Census

               On June 7, 1870, David was enumerated as head of household in Harrisville Township, Medina County, Ohio¹¹, as David Sherrick, age 47, no occupation listed.  The value of his real estate was $5080 and the value of his personal estate was $1100.  He was born in Pennsylvania and was a U.S. citizen.

          2.1.5. 1860 Federal Census

               On August 2, 1860, David was enumerated as head of household in Vermillion Township, Ashland Cuonty, Ohio¹², as David Sharack, age 36, Farmer, born in Pennsylvania.  The value of his real estate was $3500 and the value of his personal estate was $9500.

          2.1.6  1850 Federal Census

               On September 19, 1850, David was enumerated as head of household in Vermillion Township, Ashland County, Ohio¹³, as David Scherick, age 26, Farmer, born in Pennsylvania.  The value of his real estate was $1700.

     2.2. State Census Records

          No state census records for the State of Ohio are known to exist.

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

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

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          I have not yet located any military draft records for David.  Will need to continue to search, as he should be listed in Civil War draft records.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military service by David that would make him eligible for a military pension.

     3.3. Service Records

          I am not aware of any military service by David.  It is possible that he served during the Civil War era.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Wayne, Medina, Seneca and Ashland Counties, Ohio to see what records might mention David.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Plat maps of Wayne, Medina, Seneca and Ashland Counties, Ohio need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that will be relevant to my search.

5. Supplemental Records

     Supplemental records to search for Susan 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. "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana", Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1887, p. 665.
2. David Sherick, death certificate no. File No. 48147, Ashland County, Ohio (1914), Division of Vital Statistics, Ohio Department of Health,.
3. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZDV-8GX : 8 December 2014), David Sherich and Susan Jacobs, 23 Mar 1843; citing Wayne, Ohio, United States, reference 48; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 425,754.
4. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDLH-KF3 : accessed 9 August 2015), David Sherick and Margaret Rosenberger, 29 Apr 1884; citing Seneca, Ohio, United States, reference ; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 388,639.
5. David Sherick, death certificate no. File No. 48147, Ashland County, Ohio (1914), Division of Vital Statistics, Ohio Department of Health,.
6. Ashland, OH Press, Ocotober 7, 1914, Obituary of David Sherick.
7. FindAGrave, Inc., FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com : accessed 31 December 2016), David Sherrick memorial.
8. 1910 US Census, Seneca County, Ohio, population schedule, Pleasant Township, enumeration district (ED) 167, SD 12, sheet 1A, dwelling 7, family 7, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 2 August 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C..
9. 1900 US Census, Seneca County, Ohio, population schedule, Pleasant Township, enumeration district (ED) 114, SD 12, sheet 8B, dwelling 178, family 182, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 2 August 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C..
10. 1880 U.S. census, Ashland County, Ohio, population schedule, Ashland, enumeration district (ED) 88, SD 6, page 35, dwelling 344, household 372, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 31 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..
11. David Sherrick household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Harrisville Twp., Medina Co., OH, Page 12, Lodi P.O., dwelling 111, family 125; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 1241., Page 281.
12. David Sharack household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Hayesville P.O., Vermillion Township, Ashland County, Ohio, dwelling 974, household 1009; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 930.
13. David Scherick household, 1850 U.S. census, population schedule, Vermillion Township, District No. 1, Ashland County, Ohio, page 419, dwelling 359, family 367; National Archives micropublication M432, roll 658.

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.

Exploratory Data Analysis : Susan (Jacobs) Sherrick (1825-1864)

Susan (Jacobs) Sherrick (1825-1864) was my paternal 3rd-great grandmother.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.


1. Vital Records

          Susan was born August 18, 1825 in either Wayne County, Ohio¹, or Pennsylvania², depending on the source.  More likely her birthplace was Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          I have not yet located a birth record for Susan.  Will continue to search sources such as FamilySearch in hopes of locating.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               If Susan's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I'm not aware of it.  Once I've determined the exact location, will be able to continue my search to see if it was mentioned.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               I am not aware of any surviving Bible records of the Jacobs family that mentions Susan.  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 Susan, nor am I aware of the church affiliation of the family at this time.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Susan was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Susan married David Sherrick on March 23, 1843 in Wayne County, Ohio³.  David's surname was spelled Sherich in the record, as the surname has evolved through several records.

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

               I've not yet searched available newspapers of the time period to see if mention was made of Susan and David's nuptials.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.2.2. Anniversary Notice

               I've not yet searched available newspapers of the time period to see if mention was made of any anniversary celebrations.  Susan would have passed away before their 25th wedding anniversary.

          1.2.3. Divorce Decree

               Although there is no indication that they were ever divorced, a complete search of local court records would need to be made to be sure.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Susan died February 24, 1864 in Ashland County, Ohio¹.  Her tombstone cites the death date as February 23rd.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

               I have not yet located an obituary mention for Susan.  Will need to continue to search in available newspapers to see if mention was made.

          1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

               I will need to search the local historical society records to see if they have any mention of a funeral home that might have handled Susan's arrangements.

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

               Susan's tombstone in the Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Ohio has been photographed⁴.  Her name on the tombstone is Susanna, and the date of death is listed as February 23rd.  She shares a marker with David's second wife, Amy, as well.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1860 Federal Census

               On August 2, 1860, Susan was enumerated in the David Sharack hosuehold in Vermillion Township, Ashland County, Ohio⁵, as Susannah Sharack, age 30, female, born in Pennsylvania.

          2.1.2. 1850 Federal Census

               On September 19, 1850, Susan was enumerated in the David Scherick household in Vermillion Township, Ashland County, Ohio², as Susan Scherick, age 23, female, born in Pennsylvania.

     2.2. State Census Records

          No state census records for the State of Ohio are known to exist.

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

          I've not yet examined these types of records to see what light they might shed on the Sherrick family.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Not applicable, as Susan was female.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military service by Susan's husband or father that would have made her eligible to receive military pension benefits.

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicable, as Susan was female.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

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

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Plat maps of Wayne and Ashland Counties, Ohio need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that will be relevant to my search.

5. Supplemental Records

     Supplemental records to search for Susan 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. "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana", Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1887, p. 665.
2. David Scherick household, 1850 U.S. census, population schedule, Vermillion Township, District No. 1, Ashland County, Ohio, page 419, dwelling 359, family 367; National Archives micropublication M432, roll 658.
3. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZDV-8GX : 8 December 2014), David Sherich and Susan Jacobs, 23 Mar 1843; citing Wayne, Ohio, United States, reference 48; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 425,754.
4. FindAGrave, Inc., FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com : accessed 31 December 2016), Susanna Sherrick memorial.
5. David Sharack household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Hayesville P.O., Vermillion Township, Ashland County, Ohio, dwelling 974, household 1009; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 930.

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.

FindAGrave Success : Robert E. Kimble (1841-1918)

Thanks to a FindAGrave contributor, I now have a photograph of the tombstone of my paternal step-2nd great-grandfather, Robert E. Kimble (1841-1918).  Robert is buried in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Fort Recovery, Mercer County, Ohio.

This marker shows Robert and his first wife, Catherine.  Robert married secondly to my widowed 2nd-great grandmother, Mary Jane (Sherrick) Haley on May 8, 1897 in Jay County, Indiana.

This record clears up some confusion as to whether or not his middle initial was 'N.' or 'E.'.  Handwriting and other records made it hard to decipher.

It appears that Robert and Catherine's son, John Wesley Kimble is buried in the same cemetery.

Cousin bait : Calmbach

A cousin bait posting on the Calmbach line brought me an email from cousin Linda, who descends from Jacob, brother of my Magdalena Calmbach (1640-1722).  Jacob and Magdalena were the children of Hans Calmbach and wife Christena.

Linda's line is : 


Jacob Calmbach (1640) and Maria Christina (1614)
Michael Kalmbach (1672) and Maria Braun (1672)
Jakobus Kalmbach (1699) and Katharina Seeger (1723)
Jacob Kalmbach (1750) and Eva Maria Kalmbach (1750)
Jacob Kalmbach (1790) and Dorothea Vogel (1794)
Christian Kalmbach (1815) and Anna Barbara Schlenker (1816)
Friedrich Kalmbach (1839) and Christine Keller (1844)
Matthias Kalmbach (1874) and Katharina Sauter (1880)
Emanuel Kalmbach (1902) and Katharina Ruff (1905)   

While my line is:

Magdalena Calmbach (1640) and Anton Schwartz (1637)
Magdalena Schwartz (1676) and Martin ________
Maria Schwartz (1713) and Jacob Stickel (1708)
Jacob Stickel (1742) and Anna Maria ________ (1742)
Mary Stickel (1768) and Abraham Byers (1771)
Barbara Byers (1798) and David Jacobs (1796)
Susan Jacobs (1825) and David Sherrick (1823)
Mary Jane Sherrick (1844) and George Washington Haley (1840)
Eli Weldon Haley (1866) and Cora Belle Metzner (1868)
Ruth Pauline Haley (1911) and Ord Wehrly LeMaster (1906)

This line is so far removed from me and I haven't done any original research, so I do not know how accurate it is.  The family was from the Egenhausen, Würrtemberg area.  Very little is sourced, so anyone with a connection or corrections, please respond.

Marriage License & Return : Andrew F. Haley to Emma C. Leonhard, 1887

Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage License, "Andrew F. Haley to Emma C. Leonard, 1887"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

Marriage License

Jay County, Indiana, SS:

To All who shall See these Presents Greet:

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

Andrew F. Haley and Emma C. Leonhard

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 2d day of November A.D., 1887.

W.S. Fleming Clerk

State of Indiana, Jay County, SS:

This Certifies, That I, Geo. Wolf Pastor of the Ev. Church joined in marriage as Husband and Wife, Andrew F. Haley and Emma C. Leonhard, on the third day of November, A.D. 1887.

Geo. Wolf

Source: Jay County, Indiana, Original Marriage Return, "Andrew F. Haley to Emma C. Leonhard, 1887"; County Marriage Returns Collection; Jay County Historical Society, Portland, Indiana.

Marriage Return

1. Full Name of Groom Andrew F. Haley

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

3. Age next Birthday 24 years

4. Color White

5. Occupation Farmer

6. Place of Birth Ashland O.

7. Father's Name G.W. Haley

8. Mother's Maiden Name M.J. Scherrick

9. No. of Groom's Marriage 1

10. Full Name of Bride Emma C. Leonhard

11. Place of Residence Noble Twp. Jay Co. Ind.

12. Age Next Birthday 22 years

13. Color White

14. Place of Birth Noble Twp. Jay Co. Ind.

15. Father's Name J. T. Leonard

16. Mother's Maiden Name Chr. Theurer

17. No. of Bride's Marriage 1

18. Place of Marriage Noble Twp. Jay Co. Ind.

19. By Rev. Geo. Wolf

20. Dated Nov. 3. 1887

This record of the marriage of Andrew Franklin Haley (1864-1937) and Emma Catherine Leonhard (1866-1925) was located at the Jay County Historical Society in Portland, Indiana.

Andrew was my paternal great-granduncle, son of George Washington and Mary Jane (Sherrick) Haley.  The return show's Emma's father as "J.T. Leonhard", but I have it as John Philip Leonhard in my database.

The Haleys were members of the Evangelical Association church, but I'm not aware of any other connections with the minister, George Wolf.

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.

Death Certificate : Eli Weldon Haley, Jay County, Indiana (1957)

Source: Eli W. Haley, death certificate CH-11, page 55 (1957) Jay County Health Department, Portland, Indiana.

Jay County Indiana

Geneology Death Record

Name: Haley, Eli W.

Date of Death: 7/14/1957  Time: 6:00    Sex: M

Age : 91   Months: 0  Days : 0  Hours: 0  Minutes: 0

Birthdate: 3/24/1866     Place:   Erie Co., Ohio
Death Address: Jay County
Residence:  RE 3 Ft. Recovery, Ohio

County: Jay County
Marital Status: Widowed  Spouse : [blank]

Race: White   Occupation:  Farmer
Father:  George W. Haley    Birth: [blank]
Mother: Mary Jane Haley (Sherrick)  Birth:  [blank]

Burial Place:  Mt. Zion  Jay County

Burial Date:  7/16/1957
Funeral Home : Baird
Address: Portland, IN

File Date:  [blank]   Book No. : CH-11   Page No.: 55   Local No. [blank]

Physician:  S.M. Hammond, MD

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: [blank]

The above death certificate is of my paternal 2nd-great grandfather, Eli Weldon Haley (1866-1957).  I obtained this certificate on my recent research trip into Jay County.

Facts that I already knew included the date of death and the place.  Though the certificate states the death address as simply Jay County, I know that he was living in Madison Township at the time, near Salamonia.  Interestingly, the residence address of Rural Route 3 Fort Recovery, Ohio shows how close this area is to the Ohio line.

Eli was widowed, his wife Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley having died in 1955.  His father is listed as George W. Haley and mother as Mary Jane Haley, with the notation of (Sherrick) as her maiden name.  This corresponds to facts I already knew about the family.  No places of birth are listed for his parents.

His burial date was listed as July 16, 1957 at Mt. Zion cemetery.  The funeral home was listed as the Baird funeral home of Portland.

The physician of record was S.M. Hammond, M.D.  The cause of death was not listed on this certificate.  The health department would not release the information.  Peeking over the books, I could see that the cause was heart related.

Exploratory Data Analysis Through 2x-Great Grandparents

It took me longer than I had hoped, but I'm finally done with the initial series of Exploratory Data Analysis posts on my 2x-great grandparents.  Now it will be time to add all of the research to-do items to my list and begin to fill in the blanks.  Once that is completed, I will work on using the same format for my great-aunts and uncles before moving on to my 3x-great grandparents, etc.

I did learn quite a bit about some of the assumptions I had made and the missing facts ("holes") in my database.  After doing this family history gathering for so many years, it was surprising that there were things I didn't have documented about my 2x-great grandparents.  Of course, with my organizational skills, I may discover that I already had the information.

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

• Luman Walker LeMASTERS (1842-1931)
• Mary Keziah (CHEW) LeMASTERS (1847-1927)
• William P. WEHRLY (1845-1909)
• Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY (1846-1913)
• George Washington HALEY (1840-1892)
• Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY (1844-1916)
• John Adam METZNER (1840-1895)
• Clara (MOULTON) METZNER (1843-1899)
• John William WRIGHT (1860-1945)
• Ellen (KING) WRIGHT (1868-1913)
• William Francis PIERCE (1865-1950)
• Clara A. (PENISTEN) PIERCE (1869-1906)
• Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON (1872-1958)
• Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON (1878-1970)
• Ida DAVIS (1874-1900)

On This Day : November 3

1703 - Lydia BABCOCK born in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Lydia was the daughter of Robert BABCOCK and Lydia CRANDALL.

1763 - Mary BEALS died in York County, Pennsylvania.  Mary was the daughter of John BROOKSBY and Mary ________.

1773 - Amy CHEW died in Gloucester County, New Jersey.  Amy was the daughter of John DRIVER and Sarah ________.  Amy was my 7x-great grandmother.

1813 - Samuel WOOLSTON died in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Samuel was the son of Samuel WOOLSTON and Cyllania WOOLSTON.  Samuel was my 5x-great grandfather.

1817 - Samuel MILLIKAN died in Randolph County, North Carolina.  Samuel was the son of William MILLIKAN and Jane WHITE.  Samuel was my 7x-great grandfather.

1819 - Stephen HUNT married Mary HUSSEY in Guilford County, North Carolina.  Stephen was the son of Eleazer HUNT and Lydia WORLEY.

1822 - Sarah Ann H. DEACON born in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Sarah was the daughter of Joseph DEACON and Beulah HAINES.

1842 - Henry METZNER born in Licking County, Ohio.  Henry was the son of John METZNER and Catharine YOUNG.

1845 - Willard MAXSON born in Muscatine County, Iowa.  Willard was the son of William MAXSON and Delilah BOWLAND.

1848 - Louis Napoleon METZNER born in St. Louisville, Licking County, Ohio.  Louis was the son of John METZNER and Catharine YOUNG.

1874 - Jane Elizabeth McPHEETERS died.  Jane was the daughter of William McPHEETERS and Margaret Ann Curry McDANIEL.

1879 - Russell BRITTON born.  Russell was the son of Josiah Cole BRITTON and Elenor Creveling EWING.

1880 - Abraham Leander SHERRICK married Ruth M. THOMAS in Ashland County, Ohio.  Abraham was the son of David SHERRICK and Susan JACOBS.

1887 - Andrew Frank HALEY married Emma Catherine LEONARD in Jay County, Indiana.  Andrew was the son of George Washington HALEY and Mary Jane SHERRICK.

1888 - Lucy Grace SWAFFORD born.  Lucy was the daughter of Samuel Richard SWAFFORD and Susan Isabell McGAUGH.

1898 - Opal Woolston CHEW born.  Opal was the daughter of William Anderson CHEW and Emma Susan STRAIGHT.

1906 - Frank Edwin WEHRLY born.  Frank was the son of Alva Monroe WEHRLY and Emma C. YAEGER.

1912 - Ulysses Grant SWAFFORD married Mary GRAHAM in Jasper, Marion County, Tennessee.  Ulysses was the son of James Andrew SWAFFORD and Rebecca Jane SHERRILL.

On This Day : September 27

1697 - Tacy HUBBARD died in Newport, Rhode Island. Tacy was my 9x-great grandmother.

1711 - Mary STILLMAN born.  Mary was the daughter of George STILLMAN and Deborah CRANDALL.

1744 - Rebecca HAINES born in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Rebecca was the daughter of Jeremiah HAINES and Hannah BONNELL.

1754 - David PIERCE born.  David was the son of Josiah PIERCE and Miriam COOK.

1784 - Nicholas KIMMER married Sarah FAYLER in Berks County, Pennsylvania. They were my 6x-great grandparents.

1785 - Barbara SHERRICK born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  Barbara was the daughter of David SHIRK and Barbara ERB.

1801 - Margaret CANADAY married Charles B. HARRIS.  Margaret was the daughter of Charles CANADAY and Abigail FOSTER.

1818 - Joseph WRIGHT married Clarissa GARDNER in Brown County, Ohio.  Joseph was the son of John WRIGHT and Sarah FLEMING.

1821 - William J. JACOBS married Zoa WILKS in Brown County, Ohio.  William was the son of William JACOBS and Sibell LITTELL.

1835 - Joseph Evans HEATON born in Brown County, Ohio.  Joseph was the son of Joseph HEATON and Mary Ann EVANS.

1838 - Joseph BALES married Mary Ann CORY.  Joseph was the son of Aaron BALES and Alice MANIFOLD.

1860 - Lucius C.G. PIERCE married Esther SNOW.  Lucius was the son of Austin PIERCE and Mary Ann STERLING.

1862 - Jesse Springer CHEW born.  Jesse was the son of Ezekiel Cooper CHEW and Caroline Bishop WOOLSTON.

1862 - Jesse Springer CHEW died.  Jesse was the son of Ezekiel Cooper CHEW and Caroline Bishop WOOLSTON.

1866 - Rebecca A. SILLS married Isaiah LANDIS in Grant County, Indiana.  Rebecca was the daughter of George SILLS and Mary GRIMES.

1869 - Lydia WRIGHT died in Adel, Dallas County, Iowa.  Lydia was the daughter of Aaron BALES and Alice MANIFOLD.

1884 - Clarissa A. BALLEIN died in Brown County, Ohio.  Clarissa was the daughter of John WRIGHT and Anna WARDLOW.

1890 - Daisy L. WRIGHT married Thomas A. FOX in Madison County, Indiana.  Daisy was the daughter of Joseph W. WRIGHT and Rebecca Ann HEATON.

1891 - William Haines WOOLSTON died in Ocean Grove, Monmouth County, New Jersey.  William was the son of Samuel WOOLSTON and Hannah HAINES.

1894 - Nellie V. CHALFANT born in West Virginia.  Nellie was the daughter of Solomon Elija CHALFANT and Matilda Gregg MAXON.

1902 - Carl Ulysses ORCUTT born in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.  Carl was the son of James ORCUTT and Nancy E. MAYO.

1902 - Ida Hazel WARNER born in Carbon, Texas.  Ida was the daughter of Hugo Himmons WARNER and Estella Mahala THOMAS.

1908 - Fred E. WILD married Anna Elizabeth TRAUTVETTER in Warrick County, Indiana.  Fred was the son of Johannes Heinrich WILD and Emilie DEUTSCH.

1935 - Elizabeth Caroline BEALS died in Howard County, Indiana.  Elizabeth was the daughter of Isaac S. POE and Hannah MILLS.  Elizabeth was my 3x-great grandmother.

1960 - Albert P. COFFELT died in Atchison, Kansas.  Albert was the son of Daniel COFFELT and Rebecca A. SWAFFORD.