Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Farming in North Dakota : Bert S. Lambertson
A brief mention in the social notes of the April 5, 1912 Tipton, Indiana tribune gave me the clue:
"Bert Lambertson and wife from North Dakota are here visiting his sister, Mrs. Lola Whisler and family. Mr. and Mrs. Lambertson have not been back to Indiana since they moved to North Dakota which has been about five years ago. Mr. Lambertson's parents live here in Elwood, and he has a sister at Cicero and they will visit them while here. It is said they are thinking of remaining in Indiana."Bert Sigler Lambertson was my maternal 2nd-great granduncle. He was born August 29, 1886 in Tipton County, Indiana, the son of Carey W. and Clara (COOK) LAMBERTSON. Bert had married January 4, 1908 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Marie WILLIAMS, daughter of George B. and Louise (________) WILLIAMS. I had not located Bert in the 1910 census in Indiana, and it wasn't until this article was found that I knew where to search.
Source: Ancestry.com 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, Utah, USA
I'm not sure who gave the census taker the information on this family, but even though it full of errors, I'm sure that I've found the right family. Bert and his wife were living with her parents in 1910 in Haven, Foster County, North Dakota.
Bert is enumerated as "B. Samuel LAMBERTSON" in the George WILLIAMS household. The relationship to the head of household has been smudged out, but appears to be 'son in law'. He is a white male, aged 23 years old, married for 2 years with one child living (this should only be filled out for females). Apprarently the census taker was having trouble with this household, for the sex column was marked both 'male' and 'female' for more than one member of the household. This 'B. Samuel LAMBERTSON' was born in Indiana, with both parents born in Ohio, spoke English, could read and write and was engaged in farming.
Right above 'B. Samuel LAMBERTSON' in the George WILLIAMS household, is Marie WILLIAMS, daughter, listed under her maiden name. She is also shown as a white female, age 23, married for 2 years, mother of 1 child who is still living. Marie was born in Indiana as were both of her parents. She could speak English but could not read or write.
George WILLIAMS, the head of household, was a 47-year old white male, born in Indiana. Both of his parents were born in Indiana, and he was engaged in farming. He could speak English and read and write. His wife, listed as 'Louie WILLIAMS' was also 47 years old, married for 25 years, mother of 4 children; 3 of whom were living. She was born in Indiana, as was her father; her mother was born in North Carolina. She could speak English and read and write.
Even though the census enumerator has him listed as "B. Samuel LAMBERTSON", I'm convinced that I've found Bert in the 1910 census, living with his in-laws. Samuel was the name of Bert's older brother, and you have to wonder who gave the information. One mystery is that Bert and Marie's 1 1/2 year old son, Frank, is not listed with the family. Perhaps he was with other relatives, or he was missed. The number of strike throughs on this census sheet and the errors therein make me wonder how accurate it was.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Family Milestones: March 2nd
My maternal 6th-great grandparents, Anthony RAINS and Nancy GRAHAM, were married on this date in 1787 in Randolph County, North Carolina. Anthony was born October 13, 1757 in Caroline County, Virginia. Nancy was born July 10, 1760, the daughter of Richard and Asenath [________] GRAHAM. They had 9 children. Anthony was a Revolutionary War veteran. Anthony died March 25, 1837 in Randolph County, North Carolina.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, George Washington KING, was married on this date in 1845 in Madison County, Indiana to Elizabeth HOWARD. George was born February 6, 1823 in Hamilton County, Ohio, the son of William and Sarah (SULLIVAN) KING. Elizabeth was born July 18, 1825 in North Carolina. They lived in Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana and had 13 children. Elizabeth died November 15, 1902. George died August 10, 1892. Both are buried in the Sigler Cemetery, Frankton, Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, John Vorhees LAMBERTSON, was married on this date in 1902 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio to Margaret Jane DEMONET. John was born August 17, 1833 in Belvidere, Warren County, New Jersey, the son of John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON. He was previously married to Hannah HUDSON and Annie E. OLIVER. Margaret was born October 25, 1853 in Butler County, Ohio. John was a veteran of the Civil War, serving as 2nd Lt. of Company F, 131st Ohio Infantry. John died August 30, 1914 in Farmersville, Montgomery County, Ohio. Margaret died in 1930. Both are buried in the municipal cemetery in Farmersville, Montgomery County, Ohio.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Amy BEALS, was married on this date in 1820 in Highland County, Ohio to Joseph THOMPSON. Amy was born in 1797 4th month, 24th day in Grayson County, Virginia, the daughter of John and Mary (CARTER) BEALS. I do not have dates of birth or death for Joseph. They had 6 children. Amy died in 1892, 12th month, 4th day in Hardin County, Iowa.
My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Hannah MOULTON, was born on this date in 1783, probably in Rutland County, Vermont. Hannah was the daughter of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the older sister of my Selah MOULTON. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, John George Peter KALTREIDER, was born on this date in 1747. John was the son of George and Anna Ursula (HOLTZBAUM) KALTREIDER, and the younger brother of my Duvald KALTREIDER. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, George Washington KING, was married on this date in 1845 in Madison County, Indiana to Elizabeth HOWARD. George was born February 6, 1823 in Hamilton County, Ohio, the son of William and Sarah (SULLIVAN) KING. Elizabeth was born July 18, 1825 in North Carolina. They lived in Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana and had 13 children. Elizabeth died November 15, 1902. George died August 10, 1892. Both are buried in the Sigler Cemetery, Frankton, Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, John Vorhees LAMBERTSON, was married on this date in 1902 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio to Margaret Jane DEMONET. John was born August 17, 1833 in Belvidere, Warren County, New Jersey, the son of John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON. He was previously married to Hannah HUDSON and Annie E. OLIVER. Margaret was born October 25, 1853 in Butler County, Ohio. John was a veteran of the Civil War, serving as 2nd Lt. of Company F, 131st Ohio Infantry. John died August 30, 1914 in Farmersville, Montgomery County, Ohio. Margaret died in 1930. Both are buried in the municipal cemetery in Farmersville, Montgomery County, Ohio.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Amy BEALS, was married on this date in 1820 in Highland County, Ohio to Joseph THOMPSON. Amy was born in 1797 4th month, 24th day in Grayson County, Virginia, the daughter of John and Mary (CARTER) BEALS. I do not have dates of birth or death for Joseph. They had 6 children. Amy died in 1892, 12th month, 4th day in Hardin County, Iowa.
My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Hannah MOULTON, was born on this date in 1783, probably in Rutland County, Vermont. Hannah was the daughter of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the older sister of my Selah MOULTON. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, John George Peter KALTREIDER, was born on this date in 1747. John was the son of George and Anna Ursula (HOLTZBAUM) KALTREIDER, and the younger brother of my Duvald KALTREIDER. Nothing further is known at this time.
Tombstone Tuesday: Lawrence Delbert and Minerva Prudence (Wehrly) Jackson
Lawrence Delbert and Minerva Prudence (WEHRLY) JACKSON are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana. Minerva was my great grandaunt.
Lawrence was born November 14, 1865. Minerva was born July 25, 1867 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY.
Lawrence and Minerva were married on October 7, 1885.
Lawrence was a painter and mail carrier, living in Madison and Wayne Townships of Jay County, Indiana.
Lawrence died February 23, 1929 in Elkhart, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Minerva died March 18, 1948 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
Known children of Lawrence Delbert and Minerva Prudence (WEHRLY) JACKSON:
- Vernon Guy JACKSON (1886-1963); married Elizabeth I. SEISS
- William Donald JACKSON (1890- )
- Arthur Franklin JACKSON (1892- )
- ________ JACKSON (c.1894- )
- Eva Osa JACKSON (1896- )
- Oga Orilla JACKSON (1899- )
- Willard Alvin JACKSON (c1902- )
- Ellison Wehrly JACKSON (c1905- )
- Lester Darwin JACKSON (c1911- )
Monday, March 01, 2010
"Don't write this down!"
Today, while interviewing my mother over lunch, she stated "don't write this down" and then proceeded to tell me a fascinating family story. Of course, I just kept on writing, for someday she'll be gone and I don't want this story to pass into history.
It was a day like today, when the form was free-flowing and I allowed her to talk without interruption, that I obtained some of the most interesting tidbits about her mother's side of the family. Now, I must go back and get the stories of her father's side as well.
I'm keeping my notes private for now, but may extract a bit or two for a future post. I only wish I had been able to video the session for the full effect. Perhaps some other time I will be able to do so.
It was a day like today, when the form was free-flowing and I allowed her to talk without interruption, that I obtained some of the most interesting tidbits about her mother's side of the family. Now, I must go back and get the stories of her father's side as well.
I'm keeping my notes private for now, but may extract a bit or two for a future post. I only wish I had been able to video the session for the full effect. Perhaps some other time I will be able to do so.
Family Milestones: March 1st
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Caroline H. METZNER, was born on this date in 1852 in Jay County, Indiana. Caroline was the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER. Caroline married January 1, 1874 in Jay County, Indiana to James W. HUSTON. James was born circa 1854 in Ohio. They had at least one child. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Louisa HEATON, was born on this date in 1839 in Brown County, Ohio. Louisa was the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the older sister of my Rebecca Ann HEATON. Louisa married May 28, 1852 in Brown County, Ohio to Samuel WARDLOW. Samuel was born November 6, 1831. They moved to Schuyler County, Missouri. Samuel died March 17, 1911. Louisa died October 29, 1920 in Schuyler County, Missouri.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Samuel NESBIT, was born on this date in 1781 in Virginia. Samuel was the son of Samuel and Mary (BERRY) NESBIT, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth NESBIT. Samuel married June 1, 1813 in Harrison County, Kentucky to Nancy THOMAS. I do not have dates of birth or death for Nancy. Samuel died September 1, 1866 in Stoutsville, Missouri.
My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Margaret PIERCE, was married on this date in 1903 in Madison County, Indiana to John W. JONES. Margaret was born April 1873 in Madison County, Indiana, the daughter of Edmund G. and Catherine (GROENENDYKE) PIERCE. John was born circa 1868 in Indiana. They had 3 children and lived in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana, where John was a farmer. Margaret died June 11, 1923 in Madison County, Indiana and is buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Louisa HEATON, was born on this date in 1839 in Brown County, Ohio. Louisa was the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the older sister of my Rebecca Ann HEATON. Louisa married May 28, 1852 in Brown County, Ohio to Samuel WARDLOW. Samuel was born November 6, 1831. They moved to Schuyler County, Missouri. Samuel died March 17, 1911. Louisa died October 29, 1920 in Schuyler County, Missouri.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Samuel NESBIT, was born on this date in 1781 in Virginia. Samuel was the son of Samuel and Mary (BERRY) NESBIT, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth NESBIT. Samuel married June 1, 1813 in Harrison County, Kentucky to Nancy THOMAS. I do not have dates of birth or death for Nancy. Samuel died September 1, 1866 in Stoutsville, Missouri.
My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Margaret PIERCE, was married on this date in 1903 in Madison County, Indiana to John W. JONES. Margaret was born April 1873 in Madison County, Indiana, the daughter of Edmund G. and Catherine (GROENENDYKE) PIERCE. John was born circa 1868 in Indiana. They had 3 children and lived in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana, where John was a farmer. Margaret died June 11, 1923 in Madison County, Indiana and is buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
Matlida (Sherrick) Over photo
One of the benefits of posting my genealogy information on this blog has been making contact with others who are related and are willing to share information. After I posted about Matilda (Sherrick) Over, I was contacted by Paul Over, who sent me the following photograph.
This is a photograph of the wedding of Matilda's grandson, Leon Clair Over to Louise Haynes circa 1924. Matilda is the lady on the right with a white kerchief tied in a bow around her neck. She was Paul Over's great-great-grandmother.
Finds like these are what makes genealogy fun and relevant. It also encourages me to continue posting what information I have so that others might find benefit.
Source: Over, Matilda (Sherrick), Photograph. ca. 1924. Digital image. Privately held by Paul Over.
This is a photograph of the wedding of Matilda's grandson, Leon Clair Over to Louise Haynes circa 1924. Matilda is the lady on the right with a white kerchief tied in a bow around her neck. She was Paul Over's great-great-grandmother.
Finds like these are what makes genealogy fun and relevant. It also encourages me to continue posting what information I have so that others might find benefit.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Family Milestones: February 28th
My paternal granduncle, Clarence Harrison LeMASTER, was married on this date in 1911 in Jay County, Indiana to Ferry May BICKEL. Clarence was the son of Luman Cooper and Barabara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older brother of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. Clarence was born June 14, 1888 in Ord, Valley County, Nebraska. Ferry was born August 27, 1891 in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Simon Francis and Mary E. (GILLETT) BICKEL. They had 5 children. Ferry died July 20, 1978 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. Clarence died November 28, 1963 in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Anna PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1720 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire. Anna was the daughter of Thomas and Abigail (________) PHILBRICK, and the younger sister of John PHILBRICK. Anna married Ebenezer SHAW on November 19, 1738. I do not have dates of birth and death for Ebenezer. They had 3 children. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Charles YOUNG, was born on this date in 1789 in Berkeley County, Virginia. Charles was the son of Charles and Catherine Elizabeth (KINT) YOUNG, and younger brother of my Phillip YOUNG. Charles married March 1818 to Nancy SCOTHORN. Nancy was born August 1, 1798 in Rockingham County, Virginia, the daughter of Lewis SCOTHORN. They had 9 children in Sandusky County, Ohio. Nancy died March 28, 1862 in Clear Lake, Steuben County, Indiana. Charles died December 10, 1841 in Sandusky County, Ohio.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, John MOULTON, was born on this date in 1789. John was the son of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the older brother of my Selah MOULTON. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Nicholas H. SHAW, was born on this date in 1832 in Clarkshill, Fayette County, Indiana. Nicholas was the son of William and Mary (HECK) SHAW, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth SHAW. Nicholas married on August 10, 1862 in Iowa to Elizabeth YEAMON. They had at least 1 child. Nicholas died January 3, 1917 in Denver, Colorado.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Peter J. SWAFFORD, was born on this date in 1805 in South Carolina. Peter was the son of Jacob and Sarah (LARKIN) SWAFFORD, and the younger brother of my Larkin SWAFFORD. Peter married Rebecca IGUO; married secondly to Tennessee Annie CORBET. Peter died February 18, 1886 near Pikeville, Tennessee.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Anna PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1720 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire. Anna was the daughter of Thomas and Abigail (________) PHILBRICK, and the younger sister of John PHILBRICK. Anna married Ebenezer SHAW on November 19, 1738. I do not have dates of birth and death for Ebenezer. They had 3 children. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Charles YOUNG, was born on this date in 1789 in Berkeley County, Virginia. Charles was the son of Charles and Catherine Elizabeth (KINT) YOUNG, and younger brother of my Phillip YOUNG. Charles married March 1818 to Nancy SCOTHORN. Nancy was born August 1, 1798 in Rockingham County, Virginia, the daughter of Lewis SCOTHORN. They had 9 children in Sandusky County, Ohio. Nancy died March 28, 1862 in Clear Lake, Steuben County, Indiana. Charles died December 10, 1841 in Sandusky County, Ohio.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, John MOULTON, was born on this date in 1789. John was the son of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the older brother of my Selah MOULTON. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Nicholas H. SHAW, was born on this date in 1832 in Clarkshill, Fayette County, Indiana. Nicholas was the son of William and Mary (HECK) SHAW, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth SHAW. Nicholas married on August 10, 1862 in Iowa to Elizabeth YEAMON. They had at least 1 child. Nicholas died January 3, 1917 in Denver, Colorado.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Peter J. SWAFFORD, was born on this date in 1805 in South Carolina. Peter was the son of Jacob and Sarah (LARKIN) SWAFFORD, and the younger brother of my Larkin SWAFFORD. Peter married Rebecca IGUO; married secondly to Tennessee Annie CORBET. Peter died February 18, 1886 near Pikeville, Tennessee.
Alexandria-Monroe Twp. Historical Society Needs Volunteers
Received the latest newsletter of the Alexandria-Monroe Twp. Historical Society, and there is a call out for volunteers to reach their goal of opening the museum on Saturdays. Currently, the museum is only open on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. or by appointment, and Saturday hours would allow more people to visit. Contact President Larry Maple at 724-3508 if you are interested. I've already let him know that I would be willing to help.
One item of interest mentioned in the newsletter was that the Anderson Herald will be publishing stories in March regarding the murder of Police Chief Ellis and Patrolman Virgil Kirkman. These murders occurred March 4, 1911.
If you haven't already visited, I would highly recommend you take the time to do so. The society has quite a collection of memorabilia and photographs relating to the history of the town of Alexandria and Monroe Township.
The society is located at 313 North Harrison Street, Alexandria, Indiana.
One item of interest mentioned in the newsletter was that the Anderson Herald will be publishing stories in March regarding the murder of Police Chief Ellis and Patrolman Virgil Kirkman. These murders occurred March 4, 1911.
If you haven't already visited, I would highly recommend you take the time to do so. The society has quite a collection of memorabilia and photographs relating to the history of the town of Alexandria and Monroe Township.
The society is located at 313 North Harrison Street, Alexandria, Indiana.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Family Milestones: February 27th
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Mary Ann BEALS, was married on this date in 1884 to Joseph E. GILBERT. Mary was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the younger sister of my Nathan Thomas BEALS. Mary was born March 27, 1859 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. I do not have date of birth and death for Joseph. They resided in Girrard, Crawford County, Kansas and Hennessey, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Sarah JACOBS, was married on this date in 1812 in Adams County, Ohio to Valentine SHELDON. Sarah was the daughter of William and Sibell (LITTELL) JACOBS, and the younger sister of my James Thomas JACOBS. I do not have dates of birth and death for Valentine. Sarah died December 26, 1839 in Brown County, Ohio.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Sophia Polly MOULTON, was born on this date in 1823 in Rutland County, Vermont. Sophia was the daughter of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger sister of my Albert MOULTON. Sophia married April 1841 in Licking County, Ohio to Lorenzo SHERMAN. Lorenzo was born circa 1811 in Vermont, the son of Shubael and Phebe (________) SHERMAN. They had 8 children and resided in Jay County, Indiana. Sophia died December 7, 1907 in Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Sarah JACOBS, was married on this date in 1812 in Adams County, Ohio to Valentine SHELDON. Sarah was the daughter of William and Sibell (LITTELL) JACOBS, and the younger sister of my James Thomas JACOBS. I do not have dates of birth and death for Valentine. Sarah died December 26, 1839 in Brown County, Ohio.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Sophia Polly MOULTON, was born on this date in 1823 in Rutland County, Vermont. Sophia was the daughter of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger sister of my Albert MOULTON. Sophia married April 1841 in Licking County, Ohio to Lorenzo SHERMAN. Lorenzo was born circa 1811 in Vermont, the son of Shubael and Phebe (________) SHERMAN. They had 8 children and resided in Jay County, Indiana. Sophia died December 7, 1907 in Jay County, Indiana.
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