Showing posts with label Whitacre. Show all posts
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Monday, May 12, 2014

Exploratory Data Analysis : Ezekiel Cooper Chew (1822-1888)




Ezekiel Cooper Chew (1822-1888) was my paternal 3rd-great grandfather.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.

1. Vital Records

     Ezekiel was born January 17, 1822 in Gloucester County, New Jersey1. The Abel Chew family Bible listed his birth year as 18232.

     1.1. Birth Certificate

          The State of New Jersey did not require birth certificates at the time of his birth.  The State Archives has birth records from 1848.

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

               If Ezekiel's birth was recorded in a local newspaper, it has been lost to time.

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               The family Bible record of his son, Abel, was transcribed in a message board2

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

               Ezekiel married December 29, 1842 in New Jersey1 (probably Gloucester Co.) to Caroline Bishop Woolston.  Caroline was born February 6, 1826 in Vincentown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  They had 14 children in New Jersey and Ohio.  Caroline died February 27, 1879 in Rossburg, Darke County, Ohio.

               Ezekiel married secondly December 23, 1880 in Darke County, Ohio3 to Laura V. (Skeggs) Hubler. They had two children.  Laura was born circa 1853 in Maryland and died in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.

               Ezekiel married thirdly between 1883 and 1888 to Mary Jane (Riddle) Adams Keiser, probably in St. Joseph County, Indiana.  Mary was born December 28, 1845 in St. Joseph County, Indiana.  They had one child.  Mary died in 1921.

          1.2.2. Anniversary Notice

               Ezekiel and Caroline's 25th wedding anniversary would have been December 29, 1867.  Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if there was any mention of anniversary celebrations.

          1.2.3. Divorce Decree

               There is no indication that Ezekiel was ever divorced.  He was twice widowed.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Ezekiel died August 27, 1888 in St. Joseph County, Indiana4.  I do not yet have a copy of his death certificate.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

               Ezekiel's death was mentioned in the September 1, 1888 edition of the South Bend, Indiana Weekly Tribune4.  I will need to search newspaper accounts other mentions of his death.

          1.3.2. Funeral Home Records

               Will need to search the local historical society to see if they have copies of the funeral home records to see if I can learn anything more about the arrangements for Ezekiel's funeral.  Will add this to my "to-do" list.

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

               Ezekiel's tombstone in the Lakeville Cemetery, St. Joseph County, Indiana has been photographed.  A link to his memorial page at FindAGrave website is located here.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1880 Federal Census

              On June 12, 1880, Ezekiel was enumerated in the Frederic Whitacre household in Mississinewa Township, Darke County, Ohio5, as E.C. Chew, age 57, boarder.  His occupation was listed as physician.  He was born in New Jersey, and both of his parents were born in New Jersey.

          2.1.2. 1870 Federal Census

               On July 8, 1870, Ezekiel was enumerated as head of household in New Madison, Twin Township, Darke County, Ohio6, as Ezekiel Chew, age 47, born in New Jersey.  His occupation was listed as physician.  The value of his real estate was $1200 and the value of his personal estate was $800.  He was a U.S. citizen.

          2.1.3. 1860 Federal Census

               On August 2, 1860, Ezekiel was enumerated as head of housheold in Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio7, as Zechel Chew, age 65, born in New Jersey.  His occupation was listed as doctor.  The value of his personal estate was $100.

          2.1.4. 1850 Federal Census

               On September 2, 1850, Ezekiel was enumerated as head of household in Jackson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio8, as Ezekiel Chew, age 27, born in New Jersey.  His occupation was listed as doctor.  The value of his personal estate was illegible.

          2.1.5. 1840 Federal Census

               Ezekiel is likely the white male, aged 15-19 in the household of Nathaniel Chew in Haddonfield, Newton Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.   This household fits with what I know of his family. Note there are 3 Nathaniel Chews in the 1840 census of Gloucester, plus one Nathaniel W Chew and one Nathaniel C Chew.  

          2.1.6. 1830 Federal Census

               Ezekiel is likely the white male, aged 5-10 in the household of Nathaniel Chew Junior in Greenwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.  There were two other Nathaniel Chews in Gloucester County in 1830, one was a Tanner and the other was Esquire, which was likely Ezekiel's grandfather.

     2.2. State Census Records

          Ohio state census records are not known to exist.

     2.3. Agricultural Census Records

          I have not yet investigated these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Chew family.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          I have not located an records indicating military service for Ezekiel.

     3.2. Pension Records

          Not applicable.

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicable.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

          Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Montgomery and Darke Counties, Ohio and Jay and St. Joseph Counties, Indiana to see what records might mention Ezekiel.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Plat maps in Darke County, Ohio and Jay County, Indiana need to searched to see what information might be relevant to my search for Ezekiel.

5. Supplemental Records

     Supplemental records available for research on Ezekiel 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.

     On May 1863, Ezekiel was listed in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana as E.C. Chew, lawyer, class B, license $10.00 on the tax assessment list9.

     On June 24, 1863, Ezekiel was listed in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana as E.C. Chew, lawyer, class B, license $10.00 on the tax assessment9.

     On January 25, 1864, Ezekiel was listed in Lancaster, Madison County, Jay County, Indiana as E.C. Chew, physician, class B, license $10.00 on the tax assessment9.

Sources :

1. Chew, Robert L., "Genealogy of the Chew Family", Gloucester County (NJ) Historical Society, Woodbury, NJ, 1982, page 261.
2. Chew Family History & Message Board / Re: Abel Woolston Chew Bible, Ancestry.com online (http:://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.chew/6.40.44.78.80/mb.ashx], accessed 19 November 2010.
3. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1994," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X8KJ-7BC : accessed 27 Apr 2014), Ezekiel C. Chew and Laura H. Hubler, 23 Dec 1880; citing Darke, Ohio, United States, reference v e p 405 n 1311; FHL microfilm 1030773.
4. South Bend, Indiana Weekly Tribune, September 1, 1888, Obituary of Mr. Chew.
5. 1880 U.S. census, Darke County, Ohio, Mississenawa Township, enumeration district 65, SD 2, page 1D, dwelling 101, family 101; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 7 May 2014); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
6. Ezekiel Chew household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, New Madison, Twin Township, Darke County, Ohio, dwelling 128, family 127; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 1194.
7. Ezekiel Chew household, 1860 U.S. census, Darke County, Ohio, population schedule, Neave Township, page 164, dwelling 1166, family 1128.
8. Ezekiel Chew household, 1850 U.S. census, population schedule, Jackson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, dwelling 901, family 901; National Archives micropublication M432, roll 714.
9. Ancestry.com. U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA : Ancestry.com Operations Inc., 2008.  Original data : National Archives (NARA) microfilm series : M603, M754-M771, M773-M777, M779-M780, M782, M784, M787-M789, M791-M793, M795, M1631, M1775-M1776, T227, T1208-T1209.


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.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

On This Day : August 21

1721 - Jonathan LEWIS born.  Jonathan was the son of John LEWIS and Anna CLARKE.

1758 - Mary DAVIS born.  Mary was the daughter of Joseph DAVIS and Mary BABCOCK.

1783 - Henry DAVIS married Mary BABCOCK in Stonington, Connecticut.  Henry was the son of Joseph DAVIS and Mary BABCOCK.

1823 - Nancy HODGKINS married Ellis Downing McCONNELL in Brown County, Ohio.  Nancy was the daughter of James HODGKINS and Hannah ALFORD.

1824 - Eleanor HIGGINS born in Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.  Eleanor was the daughter of Judiah HIGGINS and Mary QUICK.

1827 - George HECK married Martha STROUBE.  George was the son of George HECK and Nancy SHOCKY.

1842 - Benjah H. CARTER died.  Benjah was the son of John CARTER and Sarah BEALS.

1814 - John DAVIS married Margaret KELSO in Harrison County, Virginia.  John was the son of Thomas William DAVIS and Tacy CRANDALL.

1815 - Joseph Moreland WALKER born.  Joseph was the son of Joseph WALKER and Martha McPHEETERS.

1822 - Edward HAWORTH died.  Edward was the son of Absalom HAWORTH and Mary WEST.

1823 - Nancy HODGKINS married Ellis Downing McCONNELL in Brown County, Ohio.  Nancy was the daughter of James HODGKINS and Hannah ALFORD.

1827 - George HECK married Martha STROUBE.  George was the son of George HECK and Nancy SHOCKY.

1845 - Rebecca A. SWAFFORD married Henderson SLOAN in Bledsoe County, Tennessee.  Rebecca was the daughter of Aaron W. SWAFFORD and ________.

1856 - Daniel HEATON died in Greene County, Pennsylvania.  Daniel was the son of William HEATON and Abigail ________.

1861 - Francis N. PIERCE married Susan MOORE.  Francis was the son of Francis S. PIERCE and Rebecca PAGE.

1861 - Franklin T. PIERCE born.  Franklin was the son of Henry Eldred PIERCE and Simeathy SMELSOR.

1873 - Emma J. HIXENBAUGH born in Washington County, Pennsylvania.  Emma was the daughter of Church HIXENBAUGH and Sarah A. MAXON.

1879 - Charles Ernest WHITACRE born in Darke County, Ohio.  Charles was the son of Fredric E. WHITACRE and Caroline Bishop CHEW.

1884 - Lucinda CUMMINGS married Will JAMES in Maury County, Tennessee.  Lucinda was the daughter of Lindsey CUMMINGS and Caroline RUSH.

1888 - Eli Weldon HALEY married Cora Belle METZNER in Jay County, Indiana. Eli was the son of George Washington HALEY and Mary Jane SHERRICK.  Cora was the daughter of John Adam METZNER and Clara MOULTON.  They were my great-grandparents.

1888 - Daisey Viola BRADLEY born.  Daisey was the daughter of Isaac M. BRADLEY and Manerva Lavonia SWAFFORD.

1903 - Mary SILLS died in Huntington County, Indiana.  Mary was the daughter of Benjamin GRIMES and Catherine HAYNES.  Mary was Eileen's 3x-great grandmother.

1921 - Opul Louise CUMMINGS died.  Opul was the daughter of John James CUMMINGS and Zella May MERIDETH.

1932 - Anthony RIEBER died in St. Louis, Missouri.  Anthony was the son of Petrus Theodore RIEBER and Elizabeth SCHUHMACHER.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Amanuensis Monday: Letter from Aunt Helene (October 1972)

An Amanuensis is a person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another. 




Source: Letter from Helene LeMaster, 206 Bon Air Dr., Sidney, Ohio to Ord Weldon LeMaster, 214 West Monroe, Alexandria, Indiana, postmarked 26 October 1972.

October 25, '72

Dear Gloria and Ord:

It is high time that I am writing to you.  I had filled in what little I knew about the LeMasters, in the material I had ready for you, on the history of the family you wrote about.  I took a Shelby County book, recently published, and your material to the re-union in September, hoping you would be there.  When I showed the history Art had compiled the relatives there wanted to copy it.  I am wondering if they have sent it to you.  Ora LeMaster, Garth's wife has it.  She is to be sure that I have it returned to me.

The county book has some information on part of the LeMaster - Young family, from grand father Luman Walker's side.  Several LeMaster names are mentioned in it.  I'll enclose what little I have found.  I do not know the family history as I should.  Aunt Emma knew so much more than I do.  She was in the family twelve years before I was.  She passed away in Feb. 1956.  I think I mentioned in my letter to you that there was a book printed by another LeMaster with the Luman W. LeMaster family in it but not much detail.  No one seems to who got the book but Art had it.  It had the LeMaster crest in it.

We just had a shock as my brother's son Jack passed away.  He was our 'right hand' in all our affairs.  He was in Bergen Norway touring when he had a heart attack and passed away.  It took three weeks for the casket to reach Sidney.  He was more a son than a nephew to me.

I am sorry not to be of more help.  We just had a call last week from Jessie Whitacre that her brother, I think Clyde, passed away.  He lived in Findlay Ohio.  Whitacres are from Grandma LeMasters family.

The history Art & Maud Phillips compiled has more information & I hope you can get it some time.

Sorry we missed seeing you in September.  We had a nice get together.

We are still at 206 Bon Air Dr so come to see us.

Love,

Aunt Helene 

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This letter, postmarked 26 October 1972, was written by my father's great grandaunt, Helene (GARMHAUSEN) LeMASTER, widow of Vernon Walker LeMASTER.

1. The Ora LeMaster is Ora Lee (BRADY) LeMASTER, wife of Garth Luman LeMASTER.  Garth was a son of Clarence and Ferry May (BICKEL) LeMASTER.

2. Aunt Emma is Emma (GARMHAUSEN) LeMASTER, wife of Ord Otterbein LeMASTER.  She was Helene's aunt, and married into they LeMaster family in 1907, while Helene married into it in 1917.

3. The Art LeMaster is Arthur Raymond LeMASTER, brother of Vernon and Ord LeMASTER.  He had died December 16, 1971.  He authored a family history circa 1960 along with his sister, Maud (LeMASTER) PHILLIPS.

4. The Jessie WHITACRE is the daughter of Frederic E. and Caroline Bishop (CHEW) WHITACRE.  Caroline was a sister to Mary Keziah (CHEW) LeMASTER, wife of Luman Walker LeMASTER (and mother to Vernon, Ord & Arthur, et al.)



Amanuensis Monday is a daily blogging theme which encourages the family historian to transcribe family letters, journals, audiotapes, and other historical artifacts. Amanuensis Monday is a popular ongoing series created by John Newmark at Transylvanian Dutch.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Family Milestones: April 11th

My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Catherine SHIRK, was married on this date in 1779 to Joseph BAER.  Catherine was the daughter of Ulrich and Anna (SWARR) SCHERCH, and the older sister of my David SHIRK.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Catherine. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Joseph.  Nothing further known at this time.

My maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Joseph W. WRIGHT, married on this date in 1891 in Madison County, Indiana to Dorothy PALMER.  Joseph's first wife, Rebecca HEATON, had died in 1890.  Dorothy was born June 1837 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of George and Mary (________) PALMER.  Joseph was born April 1838 in Brown County, Ohio, the son of John and Anna (WARDLOW) WRIGHT.  They lived in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Joseph died September 16, 1919 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Dorothy died March 4, 1926 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.

My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Abigail OSBORNE, married on this date in 1776 in Guilford County, North Carolina to William WAY.  Abigail was the daughter of Matthew and Mary (REYNOLDS) OSBORNE, and the older sister of my Lydia OSBORNE.  Abigail's birth was recorded in 1756, 9th month, 26th day at New Garden Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina.  I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for William.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Caroline Bishop CHEW, was born on this date in 1854 in Delisle, Ohio.  Caroline was the daughter of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the younger sister of my Mary Keziah CHEW.  Caroline married Frederic E. WHITACRE.  Fred was born circa 1850 in Ohio.  They had 5 children and lived in Darke County, Ohio.  Caroline died October 1, 1920.

My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Jacob ERB, was born on this date in 1724 in Surrey Canton, Bern, Switzerland.  Jacob was the son of Nicholas and Catherine (________) ERB.  Jacob married Magdalene SCHRANTZ.  Magdalene was born in 1731. I do not have her parentage.  They had 7 children and lived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  Magdalene died in 1809.  Jacob died December 20, 1810 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  Both are buried in the Erb Cemetery, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. 


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Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Tombstone Tuesday: Ezekiel Copper & Jane (Riddle) Chew




My paternal third great-grandfather, Dr. Ezekiel Cooper Chew and his third wife, Mary Jane (RIDDLE) (ADAMS) (KEISER) SHIRK, are buried in the Lakeville Cemetery, St. Joseph's County, Indiana.


Ezekiel was born January 17, 1822 in Gloucester County, New Jersey, the son of Rev. Nathaniel and Mary (WEST) CHEW.


Mary Jane was born December 28, 1845 in St. Joseph's County, Indiana, the daughter of Wiley and Miranda M. (PRICE) RIDDLE.

Ezekiel died August 27, 1888 in St. Joseph's County, Indiana. Mary Jane died in 1921. After Ezekiel's death, she had married Simon KEISER on September 7, 1889 in St. Joseph's County, Indiana. This marriage ended in divorce, and she married Hiram SHIRK circa 1894.

Ezekiel's occupation was that of a medical doctor. He graduated from Jefferson College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served as a doctor for many years in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.

Ezekiel's first wife, Caroline Bishop WOOLSTON (1826-1879) was my 3rd-great grandmother. After her death, Ezekiel remarried to the widow Laura SKAGGS, and after her death married Mary Jane RIDDLE.

Children of Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW are:
  • Abel Woolston CHEW (1843-1903); married Salome HOLDEMAN; 11 children
  • Nathaniel Derby CHEW (1845-aft1920); married Margaret HEISTAND; 7 children
  • Mary Keziah CHEW (1847-1927); married Luman Walker LEMASTERS; 11 children
  • James CHEW (c1848-c1851)
  • Millard F. CHEW (1850-1851)
  • Sarah Fidelia CHEW (1852-1935); married David ELEY; 5 children
  • Samuel W. CHEW (1852-1852)
  • Caroline Bishop CHEW (1854-1920); married Fred E. WHITACRE; 3 children
  • Ezekiel Cooper CHEW (1856-aft1920); married Minnie J. SAFFORD; 4 children
  • William Anderson CHEW (1858-1914); married Emma Susan STRAIGHT; 9 children
  • Charles Alexander West CHEW (1860-1925); married Rebecca F. SHUMAKER; 10 children
  • Horace Virgil CHEW (1865- ); married Esther V. ABEL; 3 children
  • Donovan R. CHEW (1869- ); married Bertha ADAMS; 4 children
  • Jesse CHEW
Children of Ezekiel Cooper and Laura (________) (SKAGGS) CHEW are:
  • Edis Playfair CHEW (1883-1915); married Bertha ________
Children of Ezekiel Cooper and Mary Jane (RIDDLE) CHEW are :
  • Wiley Riddle CHEW (1888-1959); married Dora Belle LAMB





Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Caroline Bishop Woolston (b. February 6, 1826)

Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 3rd-great grandmother, Caroline Bishop Woolston.

Caroline was born February 6, 1826 in Vincentown, Burlington Co., NJ, the daughter of Abel B. and Rachel (Woolston) Woolston. Caroline married December 29, 1842 in New Jersey to Ezekiel Cooper Chew, the son of Nathaniel and Mary (West) Chew. Ezekiel was born January 17, 1822 in Gloucester Co., NJ., and died August 27, 1888 in St. Joseph's Co., IN. Caroline died February 27, 1879 in Rossburg, Stark Co., OH.

Children of Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (Woolston) Chew are as follows :
i. Abel Woolston Chew b. November 11, 1843 Burlington Co., NJ., d. January 9, 1903, m. Salome H. Holdeman
ii. Nathaniel Derby Chew b. April 17, 1845 New Jersey, d. after 1920 census, m. Margaret H. Heistand
iii. Mary Keziah Chew b. February 13, 1847 Burlington Co., NJ., d. February 22, 1927 Jay Co., IN, m. Luman Walker Lemasters Jr.
iv. James Chew b. ca. 1848 Indiana, d. ca. 1852
v. Millard F. Chew b. February 1850 Ohio, d. June 4, 1851
vi. Sarah Fidelia Chew b. 1852 Camden Co., NJ, d. 1935, m. David Eley
vii. Samuel W. Chew b. March 3, 1852, d. March 4, 1852
viii. Caroline Bishop Chew b. April 11, 1854 Ohio, d. October 1, 1920, m. Fred E. Whitacre
ix. Ezekiel Cooper Chew b. January 1856 Ohio, d. after 1920 census, m. Minne J. Safford
x. William Anderson West Chew b. April 4, 1858 Darke Co., OH., d. January 6, 1914 Jay Co., IN., m. Emma Susan Straight
xi. Charles Alexander West Chew b. August 18, 1860 Darke Co., OH, d. July 16, 1925, m. Rebecca F. Shumaker
xii. Horace Virgil Chew b. February 1865 Ohio, m. Esther V. Abel
xiii. Donovan R. Chew b. August 20, 1869 Ohio, after 1920 census, m. Bertha A. Adams
xiv. Jesse Chew

I descend from Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (Woolston) Chew through their daughter, Mary Keziah, as follows :
Caroline Bishop Woolston and Ezekiel Cooper Chew
Mary Keziah Chew and Luman Walker Lemasters Jr.
Luman Cooper LeMasters and Barbara Isabelle Wehrly (my great-grandparents)

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Ezekiel Cooper Chew (b. January 17, 1822)

Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 3rd-great grandfather, Ezekiel Cooper Chew.

Ezekiel was born January 17, 1822 in Gloucester Co., NJ, the son of Nathaniel and Mary (West) Chew. Ezekiel married December 29, 1842 in New Jersey to Caroline Bishop Woolston, daughter of Abel B. and Rachel (Woolston) Woolston. Caroline was born February 6, 1826 in Vincentown, Burlington Co., NJ and died February 27, 1879 in Rossburg, Stark Co., OH. Ezekiel married secondly to Mrs. Laura Skaggs between 1879-1882. Laura was born in Ohio and died in Jay Co., IN. Ezekiel married thirdly to Mary Jane Riddle. Mary was born December 28, 1845 in St. Joseph's Co., IN, and died in 1921. Ezekiel died August 27, 1888 in St. Joseph's Co., IN.

Ezekiel was a medical doctor who graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He practiced medicine in Indiana and Ohio; living in Jay Co., IN., Darke Co., OH, Montgomery Co., OH, and St. Joseph's Co., IN.

Children of Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (Woolston) Chew are as follows :
i. Abel Woolston Chew b. November 11, 1843 Gloucester Co., NJ, d. January 9, 1903, m. Salome H. Holdeman
ii. Nathaniel Derby Chew b. April 17, 1845 New Jersey, d. after 1920 census m. Margaret H. Heistand
iii. Mary Keziah Chew b. February 13, 1847 Burlington Co., NJ, d. February 22, 1927 Jay Co., IN., m. Luman Walker Lemasters Jr.
iv. James Chew b. ca. 1848 Indiana, d. ca. 1852
v. Millard F. Chew b. February 1850 Ohio, d. June 4, 1851
vi. Sarah Fidelia Chew b. 1852 Camden Co., NJ d. 1935 m. David Eley
vii. Samuel W. Chew b. March 3, 1852, d. Mary 4, 1852
viii. Caroline Bishop Chew b. April 11, 1854 Delisle, OH, d. October 1, 1920, m. Fred E. Whitacre
ix. Ezekiel Cooper Chew b. January 1856 Ohio, d. after 1920 census, m. Minnie J. Safford
x. William Anderson Chew b. April 4, 1858 Darke Co., OH, d. January 6, 1914 Jay Co., IN, m. Emma Susan Straight
xi. Charles Alexander West Chew b. April 18, 1860 Darke Co., OH, d. July 16, 1925, m. Rebecca Shumaker
x. Horace Virgil Chew b. February 1865 Ohio, m. Esther V. Abel
xi. Donovan R. Chew b. August 20, 1869 Ohio, d. after 1920 census, m. Bertha A. Adams
xii. Jesse Chew

Children of Ezekiel Cooper and Laura (_____) (Skaggs) Chew are as follows :
i. Edis Playfair Chew b. June 1882 Indiana

Children of Ezekiel Cooper and Mary Jane (Riddle) Chew are as follows :
i. Wiley Riddle Chew b. June 18, 1888 Ohio, d. August 6, 1959, m. Dora Belle Lamb

I descend from Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (Woolston) Chew through their daughter, Mary Keziah, as follows :
Ezekiel Cooper Chew and Caroline Bishop Woolston
Mary Keziah Chew and Luman Walker Lemasters Jr.
Luman Cooper LeMasters and Barbara Isabelle Wehrly (my great-grandparents)