My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Almira P. PIERCE, was born on this date in 1849, probably in Wayne County, Indiana. Almira was the daughter of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my Edmund G. PIERCE. Almira married September 3, 1868 to Andrew Jackson SIGLER, son of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHANK) SIGLER. Andrew was a farmer in Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana. They had 4 children. I do not have his date of death. Almira died July 24, 1926 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Anna L. WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1864 in Brown County, Ohio. Anna was the daughter of Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT, and the younger sister of my John William WRIGHT. Anna married January 21, 1885 in Madison County, Indiana to Albert "Ab" Morris VINSON, son of James and Elizabeth (________) VINSON. They had 1 daughter. Albert was a policeman and deputy sherriff in Madison County, Indiana. Albert died October 26, 1921 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. Anna died June 6, 1914 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
Monday, March 08, 2010
One Obituary Not Conclusive Enough
It seems like forever since I discovered the obituary for Nathan Thomas BEALS in the Noblesville, Indiana Daily Ledger.
Now even though the obituary did state word was received from Leola, Arkansas he had died, the obituary didn't exactly state he died in Leola. A search of the Arkansas Death Index from Ancestry.com didn't locate him either, so all I really have is a date of death.
One obituary record on this side of the country is simply not conclusive enough.
Today I finally sent out a letter to the Grant County Library in Sheridan, Arkansas, hoping that they might have a local obituary for Nathan that might shed more light on exactly where and how he died.
I also need to do more local research in Hamilton County, Indiana to find out what he was doing before he moved to Arkansas.
The search continues....
Now even though the obituary did state word was received from Leola, Arkansas he had died, the obituary didn't exactly state he died in Leola. A search of the Arkansas Death Index from Ancestry.com didn't locate him either, so all I really have is a date of death.
One obituary record on this side of the country is simply not conclusive enough.
Today I finally sent out a letter to the Grant County Library in Sheridan, Arkansas, hoping that they might have a local obituary for Nathan that might shed more light on exactly where and how he died.
I also need to do more local research in Hamilton County, Indiana to find out what he was doing before he moved to Arkansas.
The search continues....
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Sentimental Sunday: Clemon Beals Lambertson
Clemon & Helen (Duncan) Lambertson, circa 1960
Mom always remembered him being married to his second wife, Helen, as mom's grandmother, June, had died when mom was 4 years old.
Clemon apparently didn't like coffee, and was quoted as saying "nothing that black could be good for you".
Clemon was a painter, and painted the inside of his house one year, and the outside the next.
Clemon didn't have his first cavity until he was well into his 80s.
Another expression of his was "you made your bed, now lie in it".
When my grandmother was sick with cancer, he told me mom "your kids aren't supposed to die before you do".
Family Milestones: March 7th
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Emma BEALS, was born on this date in 1851 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Emma was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan T. BEALS. Emma married February 23, 1872 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Calvin STURDEVANT. Calvin was born May 1851 in Indiana, the son of Henry Washington and Mary (BRAY) STURDEVANT. They lived in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana. Calvin was County Auditor of Hamilton County. They had 3 children. Calvin died February 3, 1914 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana. Emma died December 17, 1927 in Hamilton County, Indiana.
My paternal 5th-great grandmother, Sally JEWETT, was born on this date in 1749 in Hollis, Province of New Hampshire. Sally was the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (________) JEWETT. Sally married Deacon John PHILBRICK on December 6, 1770 in Hollis, New Hampshire. John was born February 23, 1748 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire, the son of John and Judith (SANBORN) PHILBRICK. They lived in Weare, New Hampshire and had 8 children. John died July 31, 1840 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. I do not know when or where Sally died.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Lucinda PUTMAN, married on this date in 1827 in Monroe County, Indiana to Joseph HOUSTON. Lucinda was the daughter of James and Elizabeth (KENDRICK) PUTMAN, and the younger sister of my Mary PUTMAN. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 5th-great grandmother, Sally JEWETT, was born on this date in 1749 in Hollis, Province of New Hampshire. Sally was the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (________) JEWETT. Sally married Deacon John PHILBRICK on December 6, 1770 in Hollis, New Hampshire. John was born February 23, 1748 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire, the son of John and Judith (SANBORN) PHILBRICK. They lived in Weare, New Hampshire and had 8 children. John died July 31, 1840 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. I do not know when or where Sally died.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Lucinda PUTMAN, married on this date in 1827 in Monroe County, Indiana to Joseph HOUSTON. Lucinda was the daughter of James and Elizabeth (KENDRICK) PUTMAN, and the younger sister of my Mary PUTMAN. Nothing further is known at this time.
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Family Milestones: March 6th
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Charles Morton POE, married on this date in Norton, Norton County, Kansas to Minnie Elizabeth SHIMEALL. Charles was born April 4, 1866 in Morgan County, Indiana, the son of Isaac S. and Hannah (MILLS) POE, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth Caroline POE. Minnie was born April 18, 1872 in Hopkinton, Delaware County, Iowa, the daughter of Clark Floyd and Salinda Madelien (NEWCOMB) SHIMEALL. They had 1 daughter and resided in Phillips County, Kansas. They later divorced. Minnie died February 5, 1950 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Charles died sometime after the 1920 census.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Mosher MAXSON, was born on this date in 1730 in Westerly, Rhode Island. Mosher was the son of Joseph and Bethiah (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older brother of my Ephraim MAXSON. Mosher married before 1758 to Tacy ________. They had at least 3 children. Mosher died December 24, 1787 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Sarah Tira CROCKETT, was born on this date in 1821 in Tennessee. Sarah was the daughter of David and Mary Ann (NOSLER) CROCKETT, and the older sister of my Mary Ann CROCKETT. Sarah married September 9, 1839 in Owen County, Indiana to Peter F. LIVINGSTON. I do not have dates of birth or death for Peter. Sarah died March 11, 1882 in Owen County, Indiana.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Mosher MAXSON, was born on this date in 1730 in Westerly, Rhode Island. Mosher was the son of Joseph and Bethiah (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older brother of my Ephraim MAXSON. Mosher married before 1758 to Tacy ________. They had at least 3 children. Mosher died December 24, 1787 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Sarah Tira CROCKETT, was born on this date in 1821 in Tennessee. Sarah was the daughter of David and Mary Ann (NOSLER) CROCKETT, and the older sister of my Mary Ann CROCKETT. Sarah married September 9, 1839 in Owen County, Indiana to Peter F. LIVINGSTON. I do not have dates of birth or death for Peter. Sarah died March 11, 1882 in Owen County, Indiana.
Friday, March 05, 2010
First Thoughts: Who Do You Think You Are?
I loved the first episode of the American "Who Do You Think You Are?" showing how Sarah Jessica Parker discovered her family's connection to America's past.
The show differed from "Faces of America" on PBS in that it showed the actual research, and SJP was involved in the process from beginning to end, even sharing the discoveries with her mother. Having her visit the NEGHS was great, and watching her pour over the records about her Salem witch ancestor was priceless. Makes me want to dig into my Salem ancestors, one of whom I know was an accuser, to see what information remains to be uncovered.
I could relate to the story about the Gold Rush disappearance, as one of my ancestors went west and didn't come back. In fact, he was in El Dorado County, CA just like her ancestor. How neat it must have been to be able to walk where her ancestor mined all those years ago.
Will the non-genealogists be into the show? I don't know. My wife seemed interested, but then she knows how crazy I am about the subject. We also enjoyed "Faces of America" together.
My only concern with the show is that folks who aren't into genealogy will think that only the 'celebrities' have interesting genealogy. Everyone's story deserves to be told, and whether recent or long-time ago immigrant the stories should be explored.
Anything that can get others interested in genealogy and at the same time show them that not everything is on the internet is a good thing.
The show differed from "Faces of America" on PBS in that it showed the actual research, and SJP was involved in the process from beginning to end, even sharing the discoveries with her mother. Having her visit the NEGHS was great, and watching her pour over the records about her Salem witch ancestor was priceless. Makes me want to dig into my Salem ancestors, one of whom I know was an accuser, to see what information remains to be uncovered.
I could relate to the story about the Gold Rush disappearance, as one of my ancestors went west and didn't come back. In fact, he was in El Dorado County, CA just like her ancestor. How neat it must have been to be able to walk where her ancestor mined all those years ago.
Will the non-genealogists be into the show? I don't know. My wife seemed interested, but then she knows how crazy I am about the subject. We also enjoyed "Faces of America" together.
My only concern with the show is that folks who aren't into genealogy will think that only the 'celebrities' have interesting genealogy. Everyone's story deserves to be told, and whether recent or long-time ago immigrant the stories should be explored.
Anything that can get others interested in genealogy and at the same time show them that not everything is on the internet is a good thing.
Family Milestones: March 5th
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Martha WARDLAW, married on this date in 1816 to Benjamin KIMBALL, as her second husband. Martha was born October 19, 1776 in Augusta County, Virginia, the daughter of Robert and Janet (DOWNEY) WARDLAW, and the younger sister of my Samuel WARDLAW. Benjamin was born in Hopkinton, New Hampshire. They had 1 son. Martha died February 3, 1855 in Brown County, Ohio.
My maternal great-granduncle, Chester Arthur "Mike" WRIGHT, married on this date in 1920 in Madison County, Indiana to Erma Violet HAYES. Mike was born October 18, 1896 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana, the son of John William and Ellen (KING) WRIGHT, the younger brother of my Virgil Lee WRIGHT. Erma was born May 9, 1902 near Frankton, Madison County, Indiana, the daughter of John and Cora (REASON) HAYES. They had 1 daughter, and later divorced. Erma died November 1, 1949 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Mike died June 20, 1955 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. He is buried in the Park View Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal great-granduncle, Chester Arthur "Mike" WRIGHT, married on this date in 1920 in Madison County, Indiana to Erma Violet HAYES. Mike was born October 18, 1896 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana, the son of John William and Ellen (KING) WRIGHT, the younger brother of my Virgil Lee WRIGHT. Erma was born May 9, 1902 near Frankton, Madison County, Indiana, the daughter of John and Cora (REASON) HAYES. They had 1 daughter, and later divorced. Erma died November 1, 1949 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Mike died June 20, 1955 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. He is buried in the Park View Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Family Milestones: March 4th
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Mary A. METZNER, married on this date in 1888 in Jay County, Indiana to Harvey A. HUEY. Mary was born March 24, 1862 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER. Harvey was born December 1866 in Indiana. Harvey was a Baptist minister, and they lived in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin, Noble County, Indiana and Genesee County, Michigan. Harvey died in 1947. Mary died in 1925. Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal 2nd-great grandfather, William Francis PIERCE, married on this date in 1909 in Madison County, Indiana to Vida MADDOX, his second wife. William was born July 10, 1865 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana the son of Edmund G. and Catherine (GROENENDYKE) PIERCE. Vida was born October 6, 1886 in Owingsville, Bath County, Kentucky, the daughter of Charles W. and Sarah (POWELL) MADDOX. They raised 7 children in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Vida died November 19, 1968 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. William died September 21, 1950 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal great granduncle, Andrew Frank HALEY, was born on this date in 1864 in Ashland County, Ohio. Andrew was the son of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY, and the older brother of my Eli Weldon HALEY. Andrew married November 3, 1887 in Jay County, Indiana to Emma C. LEONHARD. Emma was born February 8, 1865 in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of John P. and Christina (________) LEONHARD. They had 2 children and resided in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana. I do not have their dates of death.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Ephraim JACOBS, was born on this date in 1802 in Fleming County, Kentucky. Ephraim was the son of William and Sibell (LITTELL) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my James Thomas JACOBS. Ephraim married October 7, 1824 in Brown County, Ohio to Elizabeth REEVES. I do not have dates of birth or death for Elizabeth. Ephraim died September 20, 1888 in Adams County, Ohio.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Harriet N. MOULTON, was born on this date in 1827 in Rutland County, Vermont. Harriett was the daughter of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger sister of my Albert MOULTON. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 2nd-great grandfather, William Francis PIERCE, married on this date in 1909 in Madison County, Indiana to Vida MADDOX, his second wife. William was born July 10, 1865 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana the son of Edmund G. and Catherine (GROENENDYKE) PIERCE. Vida was born October 6, 1886 in Owingsville, Bath County, Kentucky, the daughter of Charles W. and Sarah (POWELL) MADDOX. They raised 7 children in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Vida died November 19, 1968 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. William died September 21, 1950 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal great granduncle, Andrew Frank HALEY, was born on this date in 1864 in Ashland County, Ohio. Andrew was the son of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY, and the older brother of my Eli Weldon HALEY. Andrew married November 3, 1887 in Jay County, Indiana to Emma C. LEONHARD. Emma was born February 8, 1865 in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of John P. and Christina (________) LEONHARD. They had 2 children and resided in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana. I do not have their dates of death.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Ephraim JACOBS, was born on this date in 1802 in Fleming County, Kentucky. Ephraim was the son of William and Sibell (LITTELL) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my James Thomas JACOBS. Ephraim married October 7, 1824 in Brown County, Ohio to Elizabeth REEVES. I do not have dates of birth or death for Elizabeth. Ephraim died September 20, 1888 in Adams County, Ohio.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Harriet N. MOULTON, was born on this date in 1827 in Rutland County, Vermont. Harriett was the daughter of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger sister of my Albert MOULTON. Nothing further is known at this time.
Rachel H. (Gary) Haley (1816-1897)
Rachel H. (GARY) HALEY (1816-1897) was my paternal 3rd-great grandmother. The origins of this GARY line have not been determined, although a county history stated that her father was from Ireland.
The following facts about Rachel's life are known:
Ahnentafel # 82: ________ GARY, said to be from Ireland.
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The following facts about Rachel's life are known:
- Birth: She was born March 25, 1816 in Fairfield County, Ohio. The "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana" (1887) states that her father was from Ireland.
- Marriage: She married George J. HALEY on January 1, 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio.
- Census: 1860 - She appears in the George HALEY household of Claridon Township, Marion County, Ohio
- Census: 1870 - She appears in the George HALEY household of Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio
- Death: She died November 25, 1897 in Erie County, Ohio.
- Burial: She is buried at the Scotts Cemetery, Huron, Erie County, Ohio
- Census: 1850 - Need to locate her in the 1850 census, she should be in the George HALEY family of Marion County, Ohio
- Census: 1880 - Need to locate her in the 1880 census, she should be in the George HALEY family of Erie County, Ohio
- Death: Need to obtain a copy of her death certificate from local or state offices
- Obituary: Need to locate a copy of her obituary in the local newspaper.
Ahnentafel # 82: ________ GARY, said to be from Ireland.
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Family Milestones: March 3rd
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, George KALTREIDER, was born on this date in 1775. George was the son of Duvald and Elizabeth Catherine [________] KALTREIDER, and the younger brother of my Maria Catharina KALTREIDER. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Samuel W. CHEW, was born on this date in 1852. Samuel was the son of Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the younger brother of my Mary Keziah CHEW. Samuel died March 4, 1852, living only 1 day.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Susannah KIMMER, was born on this date in 1791. Susannah was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth KIMMER. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Susannah PETRY, was born on this date in 1807 in York, York County, Pennsylvania. Susannah was the daughter of George and Maria Catharina (KALTREIDER) PETRY, and the younger sister of my Barbara PETRY. Susannah married Benjamin STUMP. Susannah died August 19, 1877 in Preble County, Ohio.
My paternal great-granduncle, Wesley F. METZNER, was born on this date in 1872 in Wayne Township, Jay County, Indiana. Wesley was the son of John Adam and Clara (MOULTON) METZNER, and the younger brother of my Cora Belle METZNER. Wesley married October 20, 1898 in Jay County, Indiana to Elnora M. AXE. Elnora was born September 14, 1878 in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (KIMBALL) AXE. They had 2 children. Wesley died November 5, 1953 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Both are buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Samuel W. CHEW, was born on this date in 1852. Samuel was the son of Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the younger brother of my Mary Keziah CHEW. Samuel died March 4, 1852, living only 1 day.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Susannah KIMMER, was born on this date in 1791. Susannah was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth KIMMER. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Susannah PETRY, was born on this date in 1807 in York, York County, Pennsylvania. Susannah was the daughter of George and Maria Catharina (KALTREIDER) PETRY, and the younger sister of my Barbara PETRY. Susannah married Benjamin STUMP. Susannah died August 19, 1877 in Preble County, Ohio.
My paternal great-granduncle, Wesley F. METZNER, was born on this date in 1872 in Wayne Township, Jay County, Indiana. Wesley was the son of John Adam and Clara (MOULTON) METZNER, and the younger brother of my Cora Belle METZNER. Wesley married October 20, 1898 in Jay County, Indiana to Elnora M. AXE. Elnora was born September 14, 1878 in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (KIMBALL) AXE. They had 2 children. Wesley died November 5, 1953 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Both are buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.
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