George M. Anderson household, 1940, Seneca County, Ohio

Located the 1940 census record of the George M. Anderson household in Seneca County, Ohio.  George's wife, Ona, was my maternal 2nd cousin 5 times removed.  Our common ancestors were Alexander Crockett and Elizabeth Watkins.  Ona's parents were William Perry Crockett and Blanche Alida Weaver.

1940 U.S. census, Seneca County, Ohio, population schedule, Fostoria, enumeration district (ED) 74-14B, SD 13, sheet 4A, 202 North Union Street, household 85, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 23 February 2017); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

At the time of the enumeration, the family was living in Fostoria.  The census states that George was renting his home for $30 per month.  George was 48 years old and born in Wisconsin.  His wife, Eva, was 44 years old and born in Indiana.  In 1935 their residence was in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

The record shows that George had completed 5 years of college and that his occupation was listed as a Clergyman.  His wife, Eva, had completed 1 year of college, but had no occupation listed.

Also living in the household were son George O., age 20, born in Iowa, who had completed 1 year of college; Helen, age 14, born in Illinois, who had completed the 8th grade; and Elliott M., age 12, born in Indiana, who had completed the 5th grade.

If you have any additional information or are related to this family, I would love to hear from you.

Arthur D. Weaver household, 1940, Lake County, Indiana

Located the 1940 census record of the Arthur D. Weaver household in Lake County, Indiana.  Arthur's wife, Olive, was my maternal 2nd cousin 5 times removed.  Our common ancestors were Alexander Crockett and Elizabeth Watkins. Olive's parents were William Perry Crockett and Sarah E. McCauley. Arthur's parents were Oran Weaver and Mahala Frame.

1940 U.S. census, Lake County, Indiana, population schedule, Ward 3, Hobart, enumeration district (ED) 45-18, SD 1, sheet 7B, 1104 Devonshire, household 181, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 23 February 2017); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

At the time of the enumeration, Arthur and his wife were living in Ward 3 of the city of Hobart.  The census states that Arthur owned his home and that the value was $5000 and it was not a farm.  Arthur was 76 years old and was born in New York.  His wife, Olive, was 67 years old and was born in Illinois.  In 1935, their residence was the same place.

According to my database, they were the parents of 7 children : Frederick, Lola, Jesse, Bessie, Edna, William and Coletta.  None of them were living in the household in the 1940 census.

The record shows that Arthur and Olive had both completed the 8th grade in education.  Neither of them had an occupation listed in the census.

If you have any additional information or are related to this family, I'd love to hear from you.

Irvin Arthur household, 1940, Greene County, Indiana

Located the 1940 census record of the Irvin Arthur household in Greene County, Indiana.  Irvin was my maternal 3rd cousin 4 times removed.  Our common ancestors are Alexander Crockett and Elizabeth Watkins.  Irvin's parents were William Riley Arthur and Ida Mae Casner.

1940 U.S. Census, Greene County, Indiana, population schedule, Worthington, enumeration district (ED) 28-11, SD 7, sheet 2B, household 59, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 7 January 2017); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

At the time of the enumeration, Irvin and his wife were living in the town of Worthington.  The census states that Irvin was renting his home for $8 per month and that it was not a farm.  Irvin was 54 years old and born in Indiana.  His wife, Florence E., was 48 years old and also born in Indiana.  In 1935, their residence was the same place.

The record shows that Irvin had completed the 6th grade and that Florence had completed the 8th grade.  Irvin's occupation was listed as manager of a gas filling station and Florence's occupation was listed as a matron of a library.

Also living in the household were son Wayne, age 28, born in Indiana, a laborer on the railroad; Kenneth, age 25, born in Indiana, who had completed 3 years of high school; Bernard, age 14, born in Indiana who had completed 7th grade; Leonard, age 13, born in Indiana who had completed 5th grade.

If you have any additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.

Herman Asher household, 1940, St. Louis City, Missouri

Located the 1940 census record of the Herman Asher household in St. Louis City, Missouri.  Herman's wife, Jessie, was my maternal 3rd cousin 4 times removed.  Our common ancestors were Alexander Crockett and Elizabeth Watkins.  Jessie's parents were Joel Benjamin Byers and Ellen Elizabeth Carpenter.

1940 U.S. Census, Saint Louis City, population schedule, Ward 8, enumeration district (ED) 96-181, SD 11, sheet 61A, household 412, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 8 January 2017); National Archives, Washington D.C..

At the time of the enumeration, Herman and his wife were living in Ward 8 of the city.  The census states that Herman rents his home and that the rent was $8 per month.  Herman was 55 years old and born in Missouri.  His wife, Jessie, was 53 years old and also born in Missouri.  In 1935, their residence was the same place.

The record didn't show that Herman had completed any level of education, but showed that Jessie had completed the 6th grade.  Herman's occupation was listed as mechanic repairman at a garage and Jessie didn't have any occupation listed.

Also living in the household was their daughter, Helen A., age 18, born in Missouri who had completed 3 years of high school.

According to my database, there were additional children in the family not living with them in 1940: Orville, Frank, Alice, Myrtle and Ruby.

If you have any additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.

Benjamin Arthur household, 1940, Greene County, Indiana

Located the 1940 census record of the Benjamin Arthur household in Greene County, Indiana.  Benjamin was my maternal 2nd cousin 5 times removed.  Our common ancestors were Alexander Crockett and Elizabeth Watkins.  Benjamin's parents were Aaron Arthur and Margaret Ann Crockett.

1940 U.S. census, Greene County, Indiana, population schedule, Beech Creek Township, enumeration district (ED) 28-1, SD 7, sheet 13A, household 242, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 7 January 2017); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

At the time of the enumeration, Benjamin and his children were living in Beech Creek Township.  The census states that Benjamin owned his home and the value was $75 and he lived on a farm.  Benjamin was 68 years old and born in Indiana.  He was a widower.  His residence in 1935 was the same place.

The record shows that Benjamin had completed the 6th grade and that his occupation was that of a farmer.

Also listed in the household were sons Gordy, age 32, born in Indiana, completed the 8th grade and was a truck driver for the Zeffren Trucking Company; Fern, Gordy's wife, age 29, born in Indiana who had completed 4 years of high school;Herbert, Gordy's son, aged 10 born in Indiana; Donald, Gordy's son, aged 5, born in Indiana and Harold, age 22, born in Indiana, completed the 8th grade and was also a truck driver for the Zeffren Trucking Company.

According to my database, Benjamin's wife, Cora, had died June 2, 1939 in Beech Creek Township, Greene County, Indiana.

If you have any additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.

Roy Arthur household, 1940, Greene County, Indiana

Located the 1940 census record of the Roy Arthur household in Greene County, Indiana.  Roy is my maternal 3rd cousin 4 times removed. Our common ancestors are Alexander Crockett and Elizabeth Watkins.  Roy's parents were Benjamin Arthur and Cora Viola Ooley.

1940 U.S. census, Greene County, Indiana, population schedule, Smith Township, enumeration district (ED) 28-16, SD 7, sheet 5B, household 161, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 26 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

At the time of the enumeration, Roy and his wife were living in Smith Township.  The census states that Roy owned his home and the value was $300 and he lived on a farm.  Roy was 36 years old and born in Indiana.  His wife, Mae [listed as May in the record], was 26 years old and also born in Indiana.  In 1935, their residence was the same place.

The record shows that Roy had completed the 8th grade and that Mae had completed four years of high school.  Roy's occupation was listed as a farmer, and Mae didn't have an occupation listed.

Also living in the household were sons Dale, age 4, and Keith, age 1, both born in Indiana.

If you have any additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.

Elmer Benham household, 1940, Greene County, Indiana

Located the 1940 census record of the Elmer Benham household in Greene County, Indiana.  Elmer's wife, Beulah, was my maternal 3rd cousin 4 times removed.  Our common ancestors were Alexander Crockett and Elizabeth Watkins.  Beulah was the daughter of William Riley Arthur and Ida Mae Casner.

1940 U.S. census, Greene County, Indiana, population schedule, Washington Township, enumeration district (ED) 28-27, SD 2, sheet 5A, household 93, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

At the time of the enumeration, Elmer and his wife were living in Washington Township.  The census states that Elmer was renting the home and the rent was $1000 per month - believe this was an error and should mean he owned the home and the value was estimated at $1000.  Elmer was 41 years old and born in Indiana.  Beulah was 40 years old and also born in Indiana.  In 1935, they were living in the same place.

The record shows that Elmer and Beulah had both completed four years of high school.  Elmer's occupation was listed as farmer, and no occupation was listed for Beulah.

Also living in the household were daughter Betty, age 18, born in Indiana, who had completed four years of high school and son Jack, age 13, born in Indiana, who had completed the 8th grade.

If you have additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.

Surname Saturday: Crockett

The CROCKETT surname is in my maternal line.  The origins of the name remain unknown at this point.


Stories and history:


Ahnentafel # 127: Mary Ann Crockett (1835-1865).  Mary Ann was born in 1835 in Owen County, Indiana.  She married April 3, 1853 in Owen County, Indiana to Peter Kirkpatrick Swafford (1827-1885).  Peter was born June 12, 1827 in Mississippi.  They raised 3 children in Owen County, Indiana.  He died in 1885.  Mary died in 1865.


Ahnentafel # 254: David Crockett (c1794-1854).  David was born circa 1794 in Virginia.  He married circa 1820 in Anderson County, Tennessee to Mary Ann Nosler (1803-1872).  Mary Ann was born May 26, 1830 in Virginia.  They raised 8 children in Owen County, Indiana.  She died August 7, 1872 in Owen County, Indiana.  David died August 1854 in Owen County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 508: Alexander Crockett (c1760-1816).  Alexander was born circa 1760.  He married March 21, 1793 in Jefferson County, Tennessee to Elizabeth Watkins (1775-aft1855).  Elizabeth was born in 1775 in Pennsylvania.  They raised 12 children.  She died after 1855, probably in Newton County, Missouri.  Alexander died September 15, 1816 in Anderson County, Tennessee.


Ahnentafel # 1016: David Crockett (     -c1777).  David died circa 1777 in Hawkins County, Tennessee.  Nothing further known.




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Family Milestones: June 3rd

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Benjamin H. CROCKETT, married on this date in 1830 in Owen County, Indiana to Elizabeth THOMAS.  Benjamin was the son of Alexander and Elizabeth (WATKINS) CROCKETT, and the younger brother of my David CROCKETT.  I do not have Elizabeth's parentage.  Benjamin was born in 1810.  Elizabeth was born circa 1812.  They had 8 children.  Elizabeth died after the 1860 census.  Benjamin died after 1880.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 5th-great grandfather, James GROENENDYKE, married on this date in 1826 in Henry County, Indiana to Barbara BUCK.  James was the son of Nicholas GROENENDYKE.  Barbara's parentage is unknown.  James was born in 1770 in Middlesex County, New Jersey.  Barbara was born April 5, 1795 in Salem, North Carolina.  They had 7 children.  Barbara died September 17, 1878.  James died September 1836 in Fayette County, Indiana.

Family Milestones: March 26th

My maternal 5th-great grandmother, Mary Ann NOSLER, was born on this date in 1803 in Virginia, or perhaps not.  Another source has conflicting dates.  Mary was the daughter of Conrad and Sarah (PAINS) NOSLER.  She married circa 1820 in Anderson County, Tennessee to David CROCKETT, son of Alexander and Elizabeth (WATKINS) CROCKETT.  David was born circa 1794 in Virginia.  They had 8 children.  David died August 1854 in Owen County, Indiana.  Mary Ann died August 7, 1872 in Owen County, Indiana.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Margaret JACOBS, married on this date in 1863 in Wayne County, Ohio to Benjamin DREIBLEBEIS.  Margaret was the daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger sister of my Susan JACOBS.  Margaret was born February 11, 1839 in Congress Township, Wayne County, Ohio.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Benjamin.  Margaret died October 9, 1913.  Nothing further is known at this time. 

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Family Milestones: March 21st

My maternal 6th-great grandparents, Alexander CROCKETT and Elizabeth WATKINS, were married on this date in 1793 in Jefferson County, Tennessee.  Alexander was the son of David and Elizabeth (________) CROCKETT.  Elizabeth was the daughter of David and Hannah (________) WATKINS.  Alexander was born circa 1760, probably in Virginia.  Elizabeth was born 1775 in Pennsylvania.  They had 11 children.  Alexander died September 15, 1816 in Anderson County, Tennessee.  Elizabeth died after 1855, probably in Newton County, Missouri.

My maternal 7th-great grandparents, Mordecai MENDENHALL and Charity BEESON, were married on this date in 1735 at the Leacock Monthly Meeting, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  Mordecai was the son of John and Susannah (PIERSON) MENDENHALL.  Charity was the daughter of Richard and Charity (GRUBB) BEESON.  Mordecai was born circa 1713 in Pennsylvania, probably Lancaster County.  Charity was born cira 1715 in Pennsylvania, probably Chester County.  They members of the Society of Friends.  They had 10 children.  Mordecai died 1803, 11th month, 3rd day in Guilford County, North Carolina.  Charity died 1809, 9th month, 20th day in Guilford County, North Carolina.

My paternal 4th-great grandfather, Jacob LEMASTERS, was born on this date in 1770 in Pennsylvania.  Jacob married circa 1794 to Hannah ________.  Hannah was born September 30, 1778 in Pennsylvania or Maryland.  They had 8 children.  Jacob was a farmer in Mason County, Virginia and moved to Champaign County, Ohio after the War of 1812, eventually settling in Shelby County, Ohio.  Hannah died June 16, 1849 in Shelby County, Ohio.  Jacob died September 21, 1852 in Shelby County, Ohio.

 

Family Milestones: Februarty 16th

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Joseph CROCKETT, was born on this date in 1816.  Joseph was the son of Alexander and Elizabeth (WATKINS) CROCKETT, and the younger brother of my David CROCKETT.  Joseph married Elizabeth JAMES.  Elizabeth was born February 27, 1820.  They had 8 children.  Elizabeth died May 3, 1914.  Joseph died June 27, 1863.

My paternal 6th-great grandmother, Maria Catherine CHERDRON, was baptized on this date in 1730 in Otterberg, Bayern.  Maria was the daughter of Hans Heinrich and Anna Maria (HERBACH) CHERDRON.  Maria married July 18, 1771 in Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania to Johan Michael JACOBS.  Johan was born circa 1742 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  They had 3 children.  Johan died before 1790 in Dover Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  Maria died after 1790 in Dover Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Family Milestones: January 2nd

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, William CROCKETT, married on this date in 1826 in Owen County, Indiana to Sarah SOPHER.  William was the son of Alexander and Elizabeth (WATKINS) CROCKETT, and the younger brother of my David CROCKETT.  William was born in 1798.  Sarah was born circa 1810 of unknown parentage.  They had 5 children.  William died circa 1869 and Sarah died circa 1855.  Nothing further is known at this time.