Forrest Chew household, 1940, Jay County, Indiana

Located the 1940 census record of the Forrest Chew household in Jay County, Indiana.  Forrest was my paternal 1st cousin 3 times removed.  Our common ancestors were Dr. Ezekiel Cooper Chew and Caroline Bishop Woolston.  In addition, he is my 4th cousin 4 times removed through Samuel Woolston & Cyllania Woolston.  Forrest's parents were Dr. William Anderson Chew and Emma Susan Straight.

1940 U.S. census, Jay County, Indiana, population schedule, Salamonia, enumeration district (ED) 38-7, SD 5, sheet 2B, household 38, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 24 January 2017); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

At the time of the enumeration, Forrest and his wife were living in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.  The census states that Forrest was renting his home for $6 per month and that it was not a farm.  Forrest was 46 years old and born in Ohio.  His wife, Lelia, was 41 years old and born in Indiana.  In 1935 their residence was the same place.

The record shows that Forrest had completed 3 years of high school and that Lelia had completed the 8th grade.  Forrest's occupation was listed as an Inspector at the Sheller Corp., while Lelia had no occupation listed.

Also living in the household were daughter Virginia, age 18, born in Indiana, who had completed 4 years of high school; and daughter Ardith, age 12, born in Indiana, who had completed the 8th grade.

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

Bernard Chew household, 1940, Jay County, Indiana

Located the 1940 census record of the Bernard Chew household in Jay County, Indiana.  Bernard was my paternal first cousin 3 times removed through Ezekiel Cooper Chew and Caroline Bishop Woolston.  He was also my fourth cousin 4 times removed through Samuel Woolston and Cyllania Woolston.  Bernard's first name was Orville, and his parents were William Anderson Chew and Emma Susan Straight.

1940 U.S. census, Jay County, Indiana, population schedule, Salamonia, enumeration district (ED) 38-7, SD 5, sheet 2B, household 37, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 24 January 2017); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

At the time of the enumeration, Bernard and his wife were living in the town of Salamonia.  The census states that Bernard owned his home, its value was $800, and was not a farm.  Bernard was 43 years old and born in Indiana.  His wife, Adda, was 38 years old and also born in Indiana.  In 1935, their residence was the same place.

The record shows that Bernard had completed 1 year of high school and Adda had completed the 8th grade.  Bernard's occupation was listed as a pressman for the Sheller Corp. and Adda had no occupation listed.

Also living in the household was daughter Barbara Nell, aged 7, born in Indiana.

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

Death Notice : Caroline Bishop (Woolston) Chew, 1879

The Weekly Republican (Plymouth, Indiana), 6 Mar 1879, page 3

Located the death notice of my paternal 3rd-great grandmother, Caroline Bishop (Woolston) Chew (1826-1879) at Newspapers.com in The Weekly Republican of Plymouth, Indiana March 6, 1879 edition.

The notice reads:

Mrs. Chew, wife of Dr. A.C. Chew, died of lung fever on the 26th of February.  She was teaching school in the township when stricken down with the fever.  At her request her remains were taken to Ohio for interment.  The Dr. accompanied by three of his sons, started on the sad journy Saturday.

The paper has a typographical error, her husband was Dr. E.C. Chew (Ezekiel Cooper), often listed as E.C. Chew in records.  Lung fever is another name for pneumonia.

This notice cleared up a bit of confusion I had regarding her death - I had thought she might have died in Ohio, as she is buried in Darke County, Ohio where the family had previously lived.  This article was entitled "West Township" and listed all of the tidbits of news, so it would appear that she died in West Township, Marshall County, Indiana.  Her death occurred prior to Indiana requiring death certificates.

I had previously written about the cemetery where she is buried.  Her small marker is along a row next to some of her grandchildren.  Perhaps that is why she wanted to be buried there.

Researching Darke County, Ohio

Last Sunday I spent the day in Darke County, Ohio, researching my genealogy and getting a history lesson from my dad.  After our day in Jay County on Saturday, we headed out to Greenville, Ohio on Sunday.  My plan was to visit the Garst Museum and their genealogical library which had been on my "to-do" list for quite some time.

As we crossed over the state line, dad shared a few stories about his high school and college days and 3.2 beer.  Ohio allowed 18 year-olds to drink 3.2 beer, and since Jay County was just a few miles away, it was common for them to come over to Ohio.  When we arrived in Greenville, we drove around a bit and located the Triangle bar, where dad and friends from Ball State came down to dance.  It was closed, being a Sunday, but it was interesting to hear dad open up a little bit about his youth.

The first place we visited in the area was the Webster Cemetery (aka Dutch) in Allen Township.  I had previously visited this cemetery two years ago with Eileen.  We quickly located the graves of Nathaniel Chew (1786-1866), dad's 3rd-great grandfather, and Caroline Bishop (Woolston) Chew (1826-1879), dad's 2nd-great grandmother and the first wife of Ezekiel Cooper Chew.  These tombstones had definitely weathered since my last visit.  Also in the plot was the infant Phillip D. Lemasters (1869-1869), the younger brother of dad's grandfather.

This cemetery lies on the Lightsville-Rossburg Road, and I later found out that the former Methodist Episcopal Church that sat there was torn down in the 1890s.  

Waiting for the museum to open, we had to make a lunch stop at Maid-Rite, a Greenville tradition.  We were the second and third customer of the day, some local beat us in the door to be the first customer of the day.

After a bit to eat, we stopped by a pioneer cemetery that we noticed as we were driving around looking for the Triangle bar.  The grave markers of several War of 1812 veterans and other pioneer citizens are preserved there as well as a small stockade.

Always the history teacher, dad took me down to the site of Fort Jefferson.  After visiting the site of Fort Recovery on Saturday and learning more about St. Clair's Defeat and the history of military operations in Ohio in the early 1790s.

And then, the researching began.  The museum opened at 1 p.m., and after paying the admission fee, which allows you to tour the museum and use the genealogy library, I was ready to dig in.  The nice volunteer pointed me in the direction of the surname files.  With over 5000 surnames in its files, the library has quite an extension collection.  Planning for the trip, I had printed off a list of individuals who resided in Darke County before 1930.  Some of my paternal ancestry was briefly in the county, but even on my maternal side there were some collateral relatives who lived in the county as well.

I had great success in the surname files on my maternal lines - the Groendykes and the Lambertsons, and found some information on the Hummel collateral line of my paternal side.  In addition, I was able to find some records from the atlas regarding where the land my Chew family held, and likely where my LeMaster family resided.  Because my families were only in the county for a short period of time, I didn't find much on them in the more general interest books.   We only spent about two hours there, as we were getting tired, but it was definitely worth it.  It will definitely be on my list of places to return again to research, as they had so many family files to research.

We also took the time to explore the museum, including the Annie Oakley collection, and I must say it is one of the nicer small museums I have been in.  Their collections on local history, examples of pioneer life, farming, racing, etc. is definitely worth stopping by to see.

I will be sharing more about what I've found in future posts.

Surname Saturday : Budd

The BUDD surname is in my paternal line.  The origins of the surname are English, and were members of the Society of Friends.

Stories and history :

Ahnentafel # 569 : Susanna Budd (1691-     ).  Susanna was born in 1691.  She married Samuel Woolston (1687-1761).  Samuel was born 1687 in Burlington County, New Jersey.   They had eight children.  Samuel died before June 13, 1761 in Northampton, Burlington County, New Jersey.

Ahnentafel # 1138 : William Budd (1649-1722).  William was born in 1649.  He married Ann Clapgut (1655-1722).  Ann was born in 1655.  They had at least three children.  Ann died September 30, 1722.  William died March 25, 1722.

Surname Saturday – create a post in which you discuss a surname and mention its origins, its geographical location(s) and how it fits into your genealogy research. Surname Saturday is an ongoing series at GeneaBloggers.

Surname Saturday : Briggs

The BRIGGS surname is in my paternal line.  The origins of the surname are English.

Anhnentafel # 141 : Beulah Briggs (1773-1854).  Beulah was born 1773 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  She married John Woolston (1766-1838) in 1793 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  They had at least one son.  John died April 12, 1838 at Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Beulah died April 28, 1854.

Ahnentafel # 282 : Abel Briggs (c1740-bef1839).  Abel was born circa 1740 in New Jersey.  He married Lettice Woolston (1752-1787) on January 25, 1773 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Lettice was born October 15, 1752 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  They had at least one daughter.  Abel died before 1839 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Lettice died December 11,1787 in Burlington County, New Jersey.

Ahnentafel # 564 : Francis Briggs (1715-1763).  Francis was born 1715 in Salem County, New Jersey.  He married Rachel Stockton (aft1715-   ).  Rachel was born after 1715 in Springfield, Burlington County, New Jersey.  They had at least one son.  Francis died June 1, 1763 in Burlington County, New Jersey.

Ahnentafel # 1128 : John Briggs (c1680-bef1753).  John was born circa 1680 in Newton, Salem County, New Jersey.  He married Sarah Smith (c1680-     ).  Sarah was born circa 1680 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England.  They had at least one son.  John died January 20, 1753 in Newton, Salem County, New Jersey.

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Exploratory Data Analysis : Caroline Bishop (Woolston) Chew (1826-1879)

Caroline Bishop (Woolston) Chew (1826-1879) was my paternal 3rd-great grandmother.  What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.

1. Vital Records

     Caroline was born February 6, 1826 in Vincentown, Burlington County, New Jersey. The Chew Genealogy gives the date but not the location¹.

     1.1. Birth Certificate

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

          1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper

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

          1.1.2. Bible Record

               The family Bible record of her son, Abel, was transcribed in a message board².  That record gives her year of birth as 1824.

          1.1.3. Baptismal Record

               I have not located any baptismal record for Caroline. The family were members of the Methodist Episcopal church.

          1.1.4. Adoption Record

               There is no indication that Caroline was adopted.

     1.2. Marriage License

          Caroline married December 29, 1842 in New Jersey¹1 (probably Gloucester County) to Ezekiel Cooper Chew.  Ezekiel was born January 17, 1822 in Gloucester County, New Jersey.  They raised 14 children in New Jersey and Ohio.  Ezekiel died August 27, 1888 in St. Joseph County, Indiana³.

          1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper

                    Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if their nuptials were mentioned.

          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 Caroline was ever divorced.

     1.3. Death Certificate

          Caroline died February 27, 1879⁴ in Rossburg, Darke County, Ohio.  I do not yet have a copy of her death certificate.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper

               Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if Caroline's death was mentioned.  Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          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 Caroline.  Will add this to my "to-do" items for my next research trip.

          1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph

               Caroline's tombstone in the Webster Cemetery in Darke County, Ohio has been photographed⁵.  A link to her memorial page at FindAGrave is located here.

2. Census Records

     2.1. Federal Census Records

          2.1.1. 1870 Federal Census

               On July 8, 1870, Caroline was enumerated in the Ezekiel Chew household in Twin Township, Darke County, Ohio⁶, as Caroline Chew, age 44, born in New Jersey.  Her occupation was listed as keeping house.

          2.1.2. 1860 Federal Census

               On August 2, 1860, Caroline was enumerated in the Ezekiel Chew household in Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio⁷, as Caroline Chew, age 34, born in New Jersey.

          2.1.3. 1850 Federal Census

              On September 2, 1850, Caroline was enumerated in the Ezekiel Chew household in Jackson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio⁸, as Cordelia Chew, age 24, born in New Jersey.

          2.1.4. 1840 Federal Census

               Caroline is likely the white female, aged 15-19, in the Rachel Woolston household of Northampton, Burlington County, New Jersey.  This household fits what I know of their family, as Caroline's father died in 1834.

          2.1.5. 1830 Federal Census

               Caroline is likely one of the three white females, aged 5-9, in the Abel B. Woolston household of Northampton, Burlington County, New Jersey.  This household fits what I know about their family.
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 records to see what light they might shed on the Chew family.

3. Military Records

     3.1. Draft Registration

          Not applicable, as Caroline was female.

     3.2. Pension Records

          I am not aware of any military service by either her husband, Ezekiel, or her father, Abel, that would have entitled Caroline to pension benefits.

     3.3. Service Records

          Not applicable, as Caroline was female.

4. Land Records

     4.1. Deed Records

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

     4.2. Plat map / county map

          Plat maps in Montgomery and Darke Counties, Ohio will need to be searched to see what light they can shed on my search for the Chew family.

5. Supplemental Records

     Supplemental records available for research on Caroline 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. Chew, Robert L., "Genealogy of the Chew Family", Gloucester County (NJ) Historical Society, Woodbury, NJ, 1982, p. 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. South Bend, Indiana Weekly Tribune, September 1, 1888, Obituary of Mr. Chew.
4. Milton T. Jay, History of Jay County, Indiana: including its World War Record and Incorporating the Montgomery History (Indianapolis, Indiana, USA: Historical Publishing Company, 1922), page 196.
5. FindAGrave Inc., FindAGrave (www.findagrave.com : accessed 4 June 2014), Caroline Chew tombstone.
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, population schedule, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio,dwelling 116, family 1128, page 164.
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.


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.

Surname Saturday : Aaronsen

The AARONSEN surname is in my paternal line.  The origins of the surname are Dutch, though I have much to discover about them.

Stories and history:

Ahnentafel # 281 : Hannah Aaronsen (1739/44-1788).  Hannah was born between 1739 and 1744 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  She married in April 1762 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Cornwell Woolston (1738-1814). Cornwell was born 1738 in Burlington County, New Jersey and died May 22, 1814 in Northampton, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Hannah died October 28, 1788 in Burlington County, New Jersey.

Ahnentafel # 562 : Joseph Aaronsen (1706-     ).  Joseph was born in 1706 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  He married August 25, 1736 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Hannah Folwell (1718-bef1749).  They raised 5 children in Burlington County, New Jersey. Hannah was born in 1718 in Burlington County, New Jersey and died before 1749 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Joseph died in Chestefield, Burlington County, New Jersey.

Ahnentafel # 1124 : John Aaronsen (1678-aft1741).  John was born in 1678 in Flushing, Queens County, New York.  He married before 1702 in New Jersey to Mary ________ (c1680-    ).  They had 5 children.  John died after December 14, 1741 in Mansfield, Burlington County, New Jersey.

Ahnentafel # 2248 : Dirk Aarosen (bet1635/45-1678).  Dirck was born between 1635 and 1645 in the Netherlands.  He married between 1655 and 1665 to Sarah ________ (c1640-aft1707).  Sarah was born circa 1640 and died after 1707 in New York.  Dirck died in October 1678 in Flushing, Queens County, New York.

Related blog posts:

• Happy Anniversary : Joseph Aaronsen and Hannah Folwell

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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.

Marriage Record : Ezekiel Cooper Chew and Laura V. (Skeggs) Hubler, Darke County, Ohio, 1880

"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.

Located the marriage record of my paternal 3rd-great grandfather, Ezekiel Cooper Chew (1822-1888) to his second wife, Laura V. (Skeggs) Hubler, on December 23, 1880 in Darke County, Ohio.

Ezekiel's first wife, Caroline Bishop (Woolston) Chew, had died the previous year. Ezekiel and Caroline had 14 children together.  Laura's first husband was John Hubler.  I do not know if he was deceased or if they were divorced.

Ezekiel and Laura had two children together, Herbert Deacon and Edis Playfair.  One source indicates that Laura died in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.  Ezekiel was a physician and served a number of years in Jay County, Indiana and Darke County, Ohio.

Ezekiel later married again for a third time, when he moved to St. Joseph County, Indiana.

Webster Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio

Back on July 8th, while on vacation, I managed to slip over into Darke County, Ohio and work in a little genealogy research.  The Darke County Visitors Bureau puts out an excellent map of the county, including townships, and the locations of cemeteries.  While we were driving around, I decided to see if I could locate the Webster Cemetery in Allen Township where some of my relatives were buried.  According to the sign, this cemetery was established in 1842.

Sadly, this cemetery is in need of some repair.  Many of the tombstones were knocked over.   The cemetery is right on the corner of the county road and corn fields.  Unfortunately, I didn't have materials I needed to make a rubbing of some of these tombstones, as it was hard to read the inscriptions regarding "years, months and days" on the children.  

Edward Chew (1870-1870) was the son of Nathaniel Durbin and Margaret H. (Heistand) Chew.  The tombstone reads "Edward, son of N.D. and Maggie Chew died January 27, 1870." It appears that his tombstone says aged 1 day.  Also inscribed is the phrase "blossomed on earth to bloom in heaven."

Phillip D. Lemasters (1869-1869) was the son of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (Chew) Lemasters.   The tombstone reads "Phillip D. son of L.W. and M.K. Lemasters died May 1, 1869."  I cannot make out the number of months and days.

Rev. Nathaniel Chew (1786-1866) was the son of Nathaniel and Sarah (Springer) Chew.  He was my 4th-great grandfather.  His tombstone reads "Rev. Nathaniel Chew born in Gloucester Co. N.J. Nov. 10 1786 died Jan. 24 1866 Aged 79 Y 2 M 14 D."  Now for some reason, I have him dying in Mahaska County, Iowa - where several Chews had settled, but I sincerely doubt they would have transported him back to Ohio for burial.  More investigation needs to be done on this.

Mary E. Chew (1868-1869) was the daughter of Abel Woolston and Salome H. (Holdeman) Chew.  Her tombstone reads "Mary E. dau. of A.W. and S.H. Chew died Sept. 3 1869 aged 1 Y 5 M 21 D."

Caroline Bishop (Woolston) Chew was the daughter of Abel B. and Rachel (Woolston) Woolston.  She was my 3rd-great grandmother.  Her tombstone reads "Caroline B. wife of Dr. E.C. Chew died Feb. 27 1879."  I was unable to read the aged remarks without a rubbing.

All of these tombstones were together in one section, probably a family plot since they were related and all died within a ten year period.  They were all lined up in a neat little row.

On This Day : December 30

1725 - Samuel JEWETT born in Bradford, Massachusetts.  Samuel was the son of Samuel JEWETT and Ruth HARDY.  Samuel was my 6x-great grandfather.

1730 - Jonathan COLLINS died in Hardwick, Sussex County, New Jersey.  Jonathan was my 8x-great grandfather.

1740 - Charles WRIGHT born in Fife, Scotland.  Charles was the son of Robert WRIGHT and Elizabeth HENDERSON.

1772 - Cyllania WOOLSTON died in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Cyllania was the daughter of John WOOLSTON and Sarah POWELL.  Cyllania was my 7x-great grandmother.

1791 - Robert Beverly CHEW died in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Robert was the son of Robert CHEW and Mary PERROTT.

1809 - Mary HAWORTH married Thomas DOAN.  Mary was the daughter of Absalom HAWORTH and Mary WEST.

1809 - Lavinia Moore McPHEETERS born.  Lavinia was the daughter of William McPHEETERS and Lavinia MOORE.

1810 - David RINEHART born in Boutetourt County, Virginia.  David was the son of Peter RINEHART and Margaret MINGA.

1825 - Samuel SCHLOTHAUER died.  Samuel was the son of Johann Michael SCHLOTHAUER and Elizabeth PETRY.

1884 - Princess Rosetta BOYER married Marin YOUNGBLOOD.  Princess was the daughter of Isaac B. BOYER and Elizabeth J. CHEVALIER.

1890 - Cora E. GROENENDYKE born.  Cora was the daughter of Thomas GROENENDYKE and Emily SMITH.

1900 - Samuel YOUNG married Lulu VINSON.  Samuel was the son of Leroy YOUNG and Mary Jane KING.

1903 - Ida Laura WEHRLY married Edward SCHOLER.  Ida was the daughter of William P. WEHRLY and Olive Jane SMITH.

1909 - Sarah Alice SWAFFORD married John JONES in Ray County, Missouri.  Sarah was the daughter of Samuel Richard SWAFFORD and Susan Isabell McGAUGH.

1944 - Bertha Ewing BRITTON died in Hunterdon, New Jersey.  Bertha was the daughter of Josiah Cole BRITTON and Elenor Creveling EWING.

1949 - Judy Darlene CUMMINGS died in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri.  Judy was the daughter of Luther St. Patrick CUMMINGS and Frances Bernice PURDUE.

1961 - Bertha Alberta HERCULES died in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana.  Bertha was the daughter of Luman Cooper LeMASTERS and Barbara Isabel WEHRLY.

1962 - Cloyd J. PIERCE died.  Cloyd was the son of William Francis PIERCE and Vida MADDOX.

1963 - James Sheman SWAFFORD died in Sedalia, Missouri.  James was the son of Clyde Andrew SWAFFORD and Mary Maxine BENTLY.

1981 - Daniel Wayne LEWIS died in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana.  Daniel was the son of Lawrence Solomon LEWIS and Ruth Alice SILLS.

On This Day : December 25

1646 - Elizabeth PIERCE born.  Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas PIERCE and Elizabeth COLE.

1684 - Rebecca WOODBURY born in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts.  Rebecca was the daughter of Peter WOODBURY and Sarah DODGE.

1707 - Esther JOHNSON died.  Esther was the daughter of Thomas WISWALL and Elizabeth BERBAGE.

1749 - Cyllania WOOLSTON married Samuel WOOLSTON in Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Cyllania was the daughter of John WOOLSTON and Sarah POWELL.  Samuel WOOLSTON was the son of Samuel WOOLSTON and Susanna BUDD.  They were my 7x-great grandparents.

1750 - Elias KOUWENHOVEN died in Middleton, Monmouth County, New Jersey.  Elias was the son of Pieter Williamse VAN KOUWENHOVEN and Patience DAWS.

1780 - Sarah HUNT born in Guilford County, North Carolina.  Sarah was the daughter of Isaiah HUNT and Elizabeth FLOYD.

1780 - Christian Friedrich KAHRE born in Kummerdingsen, Westphalia.  Christian was the son of Johann Friedrich KAHRE and Anna Marie Wilhelmine KIRSCHOFF.

1817 - Caty WILLIAMS married Joseph CURL in Guilford County, North Carolina.  Caty was the daughter of Silas WILLIAMS and Mary HUNT.

1840 - Mary S. LAMBERTSON born in Franklin County, Indiana.  Mary was the daughter of John LAMBERTSON and Sarah A. WILLSON.

1843 - Magdalena GOCKLEY died.  Magdalena was the daughter of Ulrich SCHERCH and Anna SWARR.

1845 - Elizabeth Jane JACOBS married Abraham Duncan ELLIS in Ohio.  Elizabeth was the daughter of James Thomas JACOBS and Isabella FEILY.

1845 - Mary E. LEE married Thomas Nasson SWAFFORD in Bledsoe County, Tennessee.  Mary was the daughter of Burrell Russell LEE and Louhaney SWAFFORD.

1855 - Leander LEWIS born in Huntington County,  Indiana.  Leander was the son of Solomon LEWIS and Margaret RINEHART.

1867 - Elmer C. BOWMAN born in Eagleton, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Elmer was the son of Levi Reynolds BOWMAN and Almarinda Clementine NEUGEN.

1873 - George Washington IVEY married Nancy Adaline FINDLEY in Marshall County, Kentucky.  George was the son of Thomas W. IVEY.  George was Eileen's 2x-great grandfather.

1875 - John Webster McPHEETERS born.  John was the son of John Bovell McPHEETERS and Margaret HOWELL.

1875 - Osa MENGLE died.  Osa was the son of David L. MENGLE and Ellen W. LAMBERTSON.

1882 - Bessie Mary ANDERSON born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.  Bessie was the daughter of Samuel Wallace ANDERSON and Lydie Louisa HALL.

1885 - George W. ALDERMAN married Sarah JARRARD in Greenville, Bond County, Illinois.  George was the son of William Perry ALDERMAN and Elizabeth Ann LEE.

1888 - Carrie KING married Charles C. TOPP in Marion County, Indiana.  Carrie was the daughter of Cornelius KING and Indiana BURKHART.

1890 - Ida Leone HUBER married William Maxwell THRAVES.  Ida was the daughter of Walter F. HUBER and Emeline YOUNG.

1892 - Margaret DAVIS born.  Margaret was the daughter of Reuben H. DAVIS and Sarah McCLOY.

1893 - Orilla Catherine WEHRLY married Arthur B. ANDREWS.  Orilla was the daughter of William P. WEHRLY and Olive Jane SMITH.

1894 - Edith Mabel HUBER married Arthur RATHBURN.  Edith was the daughter of Walter F. HUBER and Emeline YOUNG.

1895 - Elias A. PIERCE married Flora J. CURTIS in Madison County, Indiana.  Elias was the son of Edmund G. PIERCE and Catherine GROENENDYKE.

1895 - Lucina CUMMINGS married Frank WAGNER in Dyer County, Tennessee.  Lucina was the daughter of Wyatt CUMMINGS and Margaret HENSON.

1896 - Bertie May CUMMINGS born in Union County, Tennessee.  Bertie was the daughter of St. Patrick Merlin CUMMINGS and Melinda Ellen PACE.

1899 - Edward E. WRIGHT married Martha Jane STARR in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.  Edward was the son of Joseph W. WRIGHT and Rebecca Ann HEATON.

1903 - Amanda A. METZNER married Fred Joseph AXE in Jay County, Indiana.  Amanda was the daughter of William F. METZNER and Mary Ann HALEY.

1907 - Ethel Gertrude CHALFANT married Earl Thompson STOSNIDER.  Ethel was the daughter of Solomon Elija CHALFANT and Matilda Gregg MAXON.

1959 - Sherrivan McGILL died in Richmond, Missouri.  Sherrivan was the daughter of Cleatus Van BURNINE and Elsie Lee SWAFFORD.

1978 - Jesse Omer PENISTEN died.  Jesse was the son of George Washington PENISTEN and Jemimah STIGLEMAN.

On This Day : December 13

1709 - Bennett FIELD born in Deerfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.  Bennett was the son of John FIELD and Mary BENNETT.  Bennett was my 7x-great grandfather.

1723 - John WILLSON born.  John was the son of Samuel WILLSON and Hester OVERTON.

1726 - Cyllania WOOLSTON born in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Cyllania was the son of John WOOLSTON and Sarah POWELL.  Cyllania was my 7x-great grandmother.

1742 - Joseph CHEW married Elinor HOLT.  Joseph was the son of Nathaniel CHEW and Mary CLARK.

1745 - Gabriel WILLSON born in Bethlehem, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.  Gabriel was the son of Samuel WILLSON and Deborah WILLETS.

1749 - Robert WRIGHT died in Foodie, Fife, Scotland.  Robert was the son of Alexander WRIGHT and Mary FERGUS.  Robert was my 8x-great grandfather.

1752 - Michael ANTONIDES born.  Michael was the son of Pieter ANTONIDES and Catherine VANDERVEER.

1757 - Amy CHEW married Randall MORGAN.  Amy was the daughter of Michael CHEW and Amy PAUL.

1781 - Benjamin GREENE married Grace ROGERS.  Benjamin was the son of John Matthew GREENE and Judith MAXSON.

1792 - William BOND married Charlotte HOUGH.  William was the son of Edward BOND and Elizabeth Ann MILLS.

1792 - Michael STANLEY married Mary GURLEY in Guilford County, North Carolina.  Michael was the son of Strangeman STANLEY and Jemima MILLS.

1820 - Jacob WEHRLY born in York County, Pennsylvania.  Jacob was the son of Heinrich WEHRLY and Catherine SAUBEL.

1826 - John GROENENDYKE married Elizabeth SMELSER in Fayette County, Indiana.  John was the son of James GROENENDYKE and Joannah ANTONIDES.

1826 - Isaac MENDENHALL married Elizabeth GRIFFIN in Guilford County, North Carolina.  Isaac was the son of Mordecai MENDENHALL and Charity BEESON.

1832 - Peter ANTONIDES died.  Peter was the son of Cornelius ANTONIDES and Marie VAN SICKLEN.

1836 - Amelia J. PIERCE born.  Amelia was the daughter of Royal Storrs PIERCE and Juliet MORGAN.

1846 - John HOSKINS died in Clinton County, Ohio.  John was the son of Moses HOSKINS and Ruth HODGSON.

1856 - Joseph WRIGHT died in Brown County, Ohio.  Joseph was the son of John WRIGHT and Sarah FLEMING.

1857 - John B. BUCHER married Catherine WEHRLY.  John was the son of Nicholas BUCHER and Catherine PETRY.

1877 - John Samuel CARSON died in Greene County, Iowa.  John was the son of John CARSON and Abigail SUMNER.

1881 - Sarah Alice SWAFFORD born.  Sarah was the daughter of Samuel Richard SWAFFORD and Susan Isabell McGAUGH.

1903 - John Ballinger SMITH died in Argos, Marshall County, Indiana.  John was the son of Seth SMITH and Nancy CLEMONS.

1905 - Carey Gilbert HENDRIXSON married Rosa Matlida MILLER in Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio.  Carey was the son of Ira F. HENDRIXSON and Mary Ann BERRY.

1911 - Nora Pauline SWAFFORD born in Pollo, Missouri.  Nora was the daughter of Thomas Harrison SWAFFORD and Emma Jane DIXON.