Randy Seaver over at Genea-Musings has issued another Saturday Night Genealogy Fun challenge: Who is your MRUA - your Most Recent Unknown Ancestor? Have you looked at your research files recently for this unknown person? What offline or online sources might you search to help you identify your MRUA?
Here's mine:
Number 15 on my Anhnentafel is June Kirk DAVIS. I do not know who her father was, but I do know that her mother was Ida DAVIS. Here is a brief outline of what I do know about her parents:
June was born June 11, 1898 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Her birth certificate lists here parents as Atkinson and Ida Davis. I have found no record of an Atkinson Davis. I had been told by my grandmother that her mother (June) was an orphan. June was orphaned when her mother, Ida died August 2, 1900 in Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana. June was raised by her maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Mary (SWAFFORD) GILLILAND and her second husband Robert F. GILLILAND. Both June and her sister took the GILLILAND surname. June was using the GILLILAND surname when she married Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON on June 28, 1917 in Monroe County, Indiana. June and Clemon raised their family in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana, where June died on March 20, 1951.
Speculation in the family has been that June was illegitimate. At the time of June's birth, Ida was divorced from her husband, Samuel G. HANCOCK, whom she had married in 1892. I have found a record in the 1900 census for Ida D. HANCOCK, living at the "Door of Hope", apparently a shelter, in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. June had an older sister, Pansy, who was born December 11, 1894. I do not know if Pansy and June shared the same father.
June's mother, Ida, remarried on July 19, 1900 in Monroe County, Indiana to Carrie A. MORRIS. Ida died on August 2, 1900 in Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana of tuberculosis.
A collection of photographs given to me by a cousin showed a mysterious Frank Fletcher, who may be June's father. The image does bare a resemblance to some of my great-uncles. I have previously found records of Frank Fletcher in nearby Green County, Indiana in the 1900-1920 census. Frank Fletcher is mentioned as Pansy's father in her obituary, which states that Pansy was born in Monroe County, Indiana.
I have previously written a post about June Davis here. I have been unable to locate her in the 1900 census, but did locate her sister Pansy, living with her grandparents in Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana.
If any has any research ideas, I would love to hear them!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Weekly Genealogy Blogging Prompt # 46: Obituaries
Amy Coffin at We Tree has given us another genealogy prompt. Week # 46: Comment on obituaries in your collection. Obits come in all shapes and sizes. Share some of the standouts with readers.
I truly enjoy collecting and reading the obituaries of my ancestors and relatives because they add flesh and bones to the places and dates. Recently, I have focused on trying to be sure that I've collected obits from my direct line of ancestors in as many different papers as possible. I've found that the small town papers give the best obituaries in terms of character of my ancestors, probably because they have more space and in smaller locales people were more likely to be well-known by their neighbors.
My recent favorite: The obituary of my great-grandmother, Barbara Isabel LeMASTER, which corrected the errors in my database regarding her place of death. While I had previously believed she had died in Jay County, Indiana, the words leapt out from the page as I read:
One of the shortest: The obituary of my paternal 3rd-great grandfather, Dr. Ezekiel Cooper CHEW, in the South Bend Weekly Tribune of September 1, 1888:
One of the saddest: The obituary of Mildred WRIGHT, in the September 13, 1903 Anderson Daily Herald:
Misinformation, embellishment, or fabrication?: The obituary of my maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Carey Wilson LAMBERTSON, in the March 18, 1918 Elwood Call-Leader:
Obituaries do come in all shapes and sizes, and some are more truthful than others. All are clues and pieces to this puzzle that we call genealogy.
I truly enjoy collecting and reading the obituaries of my ancestors and relatives because they add flesh and bones to the places and dates. Recently, I have focused on trying to be sure that I've collected obits from my direct line of ancestors in as many different papers as possible. I've found that the small town papers give the best obituaries in terms of character of my ancestors, probably because they have more space and in smaller locales people were more likely to be well-known by their neighbors.
My recent favorite: The obituary of my great-grandmother, Barbara Isabel LeMASTER, which corrected the errors in my database regarding her place of death. While I had previously believed she had died in Jay County, Indiana, the words leapt out from the page as I read:
"Mrs. Barbara I. Lemaster, wife of L.C. Lemaster, of east of Salamonia, died at 4:25 o'clock Thursday evening at the hospital at Union City."Union City was in nearby Randolph County, Indiana, giving me a new avenue to research.
One of the shortest: The obituary of my paternal 3rd-great grandfather, Dr. Ezekiel Cooper CHEW, in the South Bend Weekly Tribune of September 1, 1888:
"Mr. Chew, west of town, died on the 27th ins., of dropsy, with which he had suffered for a long time. The funeral was held at the Christian church on the 29th, Rev. B. McDermott officiating. The remains were buried in the cemetery north of town."Dr. Chew had been married three times, outlived two wives, fathered 16 children, graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and practiced in two states. Yet he just rated three lines.
One of the saddest: The obituary of Mildred WRIGHT, in the September 13, 1903 Anderson Daily Herald:
"Alex. Sept.12 - Mildred Wright, aged 2 years and 6 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wright, residing two miles north of the city, died this morning at 2 o'clock of diphtheria. Private funeral services at the home tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock."I could not imagine the heartbreak that these parents, and those of any parent who has lost a child, went through.
Misinformation, embellishment, or fabrication?: The obituary of my maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Carey Wilson LAMBERTSON, in the March 18, 1918 Elwood Call-Leader:
"Mr. Lambertson was born in Butler county, Ohio, April 29, 1846, and was the son of John and Sarah Wilson Lambertson. He was a first cousin of President Wilson."I've found no connection between President Woodrow Wilson and our Wilson family. Was this an embellishment by the paper, or perhaps a story my ancestor told, and/or believed?
Obituaries do come in all shapes and sizes, and some are more truthful than others. All are clues and pieces to this puzzle that we call genealogy.
Family Milestones: November 21st
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Isaac LEMASTERS, married Hannah Elizabeth COLEMAN on this date in 1821 in Shelby County, Ohio. Isaac was the son of Jacob and Hanna (________) LEMASTERS, and the older brother of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS. Isaac was born December 18, 1795 in Virginia. Hannah was born April 17, 1807 in Warren County, Ohio, the daughter of Phillip and Ann (KELLY) COLEMAN. Isaac died about January 11, 1841 in Allen County, Ohio, and Hannah later remarried to John B. LOCKHART. Hannah died May 7, 1892 in Union Township, Auglaize County, Ohio.
My paternal great-grandaunt, Rachel Emma Pernina HALEY, was born on this date in 1869 in Medina County, Ohio. Rachel was the daughter of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY, and the younger sister of my Eli Weldon HALEY. Rachel married William Benton HAMLIN on July 11, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana. Nothing further is known.
My paternal great-grandaunt, Rachel Emma Pernina HALEY, was born on this date in 1869 in Medina County, Ohio. Rachel was the daughter of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY, and the younger sister of my Eli Weldon HALEY. Rachel married William Benton HAMLIN on July 11, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana. Nothing further is known.
Surname Saturday: Cummings
The CUMMINGS surname is Eileen's paternal line. The surname is likely of Irish orgins, although I've not been able to trace it beyond Alabama. The surname has been found to be spelled any number of ways in the records, including: COMINGS, CUMMINS, CROMEANS, etc.
Stories and History:
Ahnentafel # 32: ________ CROMEANS/CUMMINGS An unknown father whose surname is either spelled CROMEANS or CUMMINGS was the father of: James, Jacob, Abner, Spencer, Josiah, D.R. as well as potential others who settled in Tennessee and Alabama.
Ahnentafel # 16: Spencer CUMMINGS (c1812-aft1861). Spencer was born circa 1812 in North Carolina and married Gincy ________ before 1832, probably in Walker County, Alabama. Spencer was enumerated in the 1850 census of Hancock County, Alabama and was a farmer. Believed to have died sometime during the Civil War, as his widow later moved to Wayne County, Tennessee. Gincy died after 1880 in Wayne County, Tennessee. They had 10 children.
Ahnentafel # 8: Wyatt CUMMINGS (1841-1890). Wyatt was born February 13, 1841 in Walker County, Alabama and married Margaret HENSON. Wyatt was a minister and farmer and served in the Union Army during the Civil War with Company H, 2nd Regiment, Tennessee Mounted Infantry. After they war they lived in Wayne County, Tennessee. Wyatt died August 22, 1890 in Colbert County, Alabama. Margaret died December 28, 1915 in Dyer County, Tennessee. They had 13 children.
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Stories and History:
Ahnentafel # 32: ________ CROMEANS/CUMMINGS An unknown father whose surname is either spelled CROMEANS or CUMMINGS was the father of: James, Jacob, Abner, Spencer, Josiah, D.R. as well as potential others who settled in Tennessee and Alabama.
Ahnentafel # 16: Spencer CUMMINGS (c1812-aft1861). Spencer was born circa 1812 in North Carolina and married Gincy ________ before 1832, probably in Walker County, Alabama. Spencer was enumerated in the 1850 census of Hancock County, Alabama and was a farmer. Believed to have died sometime during the Civil War, as his widow later moved to Wayne County, Tennessee. Gincy died after 1880 in Wayne County, Tennessee. They had 10 children.
Ahnentafel # 8: Wyatt CUMMINGS (1841-1890). Wyatt was born February 13, 1841 in Walker County, Alabama and married Margaret HENSON. Wyatt was a minister and farmer and served in the Union Army during the Civil War with Company H, 2nd Regiment, Tennessee Mounted Infantry. After they war they lived in Wayne County, Tennessee. Wyatt died August 22, 1890 in Colbert County, Alabama. Margaret died December 28, 1915 in Dyer County, Tennessee. They had 13 children.
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Obituary: William P. Wehrly (1845-1909)
Source: The Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, Wednesday, June 16, 1909, page 1.
PROMINENT MEN CALLED
Death Lays His Icy Hand on Two Well Known Citizens of This County
W.P. WEHRLY AND DANIEL WILT
Progressive and Leading Residents of Salamonia and Redkey Many Years.
W.P. Wehrly, one the oldest residents of Salamonia, and one of the best known men in Jay county, died at his home Wednesday morning at 7:05, of stomach trouble. For several years, he has been a sufferer, but his condition became critical but a few days ago. Until but a few days before his death, he was able to be out of the house. Hemorhages were the immediate cause of his death.
William P. Wehrly was born in Preble county, Ohio, November 3, 1845, being the son of John S. and Barbara Wehrly. He was a lad of but nine years of age, when his parents moved to Madison township, where practically all his life was spent. When less than 18 years of age, he enlisted as a member of Company I, 130th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, with which, in the Army of the Cumberland, he participated in many of the important battles of the Civil War. He was with Sherman on his march to the sea. Following the close of the war and the grand review in Washington he returned to Raleigh, North Carolina, where he was assigned to guard duty for a time, before being finally discharged at Indianapolis, in September, 1865. In 1866, he was married to Miss Olive Smith. To their union 15 children were born, of whom eleven, 6 boys and 5 girls, are still living, as follows: Martin, now in the U.S. navy, Henry, of Woodburn, Allen county; William H., at Portland; Blaine, Hartford City; Alva, of Salamonia; Harvey, at New Castle; Kate, wife of A.H. Andrews, of Hamilton, Ohio; Prudence, wife of Delbert Jackson, of Portland; Ida, wife of Ed Scholer, of New Castle; Ethel, wife of William Shreeves, four miles east of Portland; Barbara, wife of Cooper LeMasters, of near Salamonia. Two sons, Benjamin F. and Garfield, are dead. In 1876, he purchased the sawmill, in Salamonia, which he managed for several years. To his enterprise and manifestation of public spirit, is due more than one-third of the present buildings of the town, many of them being built under his personal supervision. For many years he was treasurer of the school board of the town and otherwise took a lively interest in its affairs. He was a member of the Christian church, where he always attended services whenever his health permitted.
The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church at Salamamonia. Interment will be in the Salamonia cemetery.
Comment: William P. Wehrly was my paternal 2nd-great grandfather.
PROMINENT MEN CALLED
Death Lays His Icy Hand on Two Well Known Citizens of This County
W.P. WEHRLY AND DANIEL WILT
Progressive and Leading Residents of Salamonia and Redkey Many Years.
W.P. Wehrly, one the oldest residents of Salamonia, and one of the best known men in Jay county, died at his home Wednesday morning at 7:05, of stomach trouble. For several years, he has been a sufferer, but his condition became critical but a few days ago. Until but a few days before his death, he was able to be out of the house. Hemorhages were the immediate cause of his death.
William P. Wehrly was born in Preble county, Ohio, November 3, 1845, being the son of John S. and Barbara Wehrly. He was a lad of but nine years of age, when his parents moved to Madison township, where practically all his life was spent. When less than 18 years of age, he enlisted as a member of Company I, 130th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, with which, in the Army of the Cumberland, he participated in many of the important battles of the Civil War. He was with Sherman on his march to the sea. Following the close of the war and the grand review in Washington he returned to Raleigh, North Carolina, where he was assigned to guard duty for a time, before being finally discharged at Indianapolis, in September, 1865. In 1866, he was married to Miss Olive Smith. To their union 15 children were born, of whom eleven, 6 boys and 5 girls, are still living, as follows: Martin, now in the U.S. navy, Henry, of Woodburn, Allen county; William H., at Portland; Blaine, Hartford City; Alva, of Salamonia; Harvey, at New Castle; Kate, wife of A.H. Andrews, of Hamilton, Ohio; Prudence, wife of Delbert Jackson, of Portland; Ida, wife of Ed Scholer, of New Castle; Ethel, wife of William Shreeves, four miles east of Portland; Barbara, wife of Cooper LeMasters, of near Salamonia. Two sons, Benjamin F. and Garfield, are dead. In 1876, he purchased the sawmill, in Salamonia, which he managed for several years. To his enterprise and manifestation of public spirit, is due more than one-third of the present buildings of the town, many of them being built under his personal supervision. For many years he was treasurer of the school board of the town and otherwise took a lively interest in its affairs. He was a member of the Christian church, where he always attended services whenever his health permitted.
The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church at Salamamonia. Interment will be in the Salamonia cemetery.
Comment: William P. Wehrly was my paternal 2nd-great grandfather.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Family Milestones: November 20th
My paternal 5th-great grandfather, Michael JACOBS, was born on this date in 1772, probably in York County, Pennsylvania. Michael was the son of Johan Michel and Maria Catherine (CHERDRON) JACOBS. Michael married Margaret ________ before 1794, and fathered 8 children. Margaret was born October 23, 1769 and died February 23, 1864. Michael died January 23, 1846 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania and is buried in the Bender Burial Ground.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Barbara Helen HALEY, was born on this date in 1835 in Goshen County, Ohio. Barbara was the daughter of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY, and the older sister of my George Washington HALEY. Barbara married Christian EASTERDAY on April 25, 1853 in Marion County, Ohio. Christian was born February 1831 in Ohio. Barbara died March 28, 1908 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Rachel HAINES, was born on this date in 1779 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES. Rachel married Japeth BISHOP on April 12, 1840 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Japeth was born September 18, 1870 in Burlington County, New Jersey and died July 18, 1825 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel died October 31, 1849 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Joel PHILBRICK, married Carrie E. BROWN on this date in 1855. Joel was the son of Joel and Sally (FOX) PHILBRICK, and the older brother of my Emeline PHILBRICK. Joel was born May 29, 1813, probably in Ohio. Carrie was born July 31, 1824. Nothing further is known about the family.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Margaret KIMMER, was born on this date in 1807. Margaret was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth KIMMER. Nothing further is known about her.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Sarah PIERCE, was born on this date in 1767. Sarah was the daughter of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the older sister of my Gordon PIERCE. Sarah married Royal STORRS. Nothing further is known about the family.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Barbara Helen HALEY, was born on this date in 1835 in Goshen County, Ohio. Barbara was the daughter of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY, and the older sister of my George Washington HALEY. Barbara married Christian EASTERDAY on April 25, 1853 in Marion County, Ohio. Christian was born February 1831 in Ohio. Barbara died March 28, 1908 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Rachel HAINES, was born on this date in 1779 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES. Rachel married Japeth BISHOP on April 12, 1840 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Japeth was born September 18, 1870 in Burlington County, New Jersey and died July 18, 1825 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel died October 31, 1849 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Joel PHILBRICK, married Carrie E. BROWN on this date in 1855. Joel was the son of Joel and Sally (FOX) PHILBRICK, and the older brother of my Emeline PHILBRICK. Joel was born May 29, 1813, probably in Ohio. Carrie was born July 31, 1824. Nothing further is known about the family.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Margaret KIMMER, was born on this date in 1807. Margaret was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth KIMMER. Nothing further is known about her.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Sarah PIERCE, was born on this date in 1767. Sarah was the daughter of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the older sister of my Gordon PIERCE. Sarah married Royal STORRS. Nothing further is known about the family.
Marriage: John Adam Metzner to Clara Moulton
From my visit to the Jay County, Indiana clerk's office, I obtained this copy of the marriage license of my paternal 2nd-great grandparents, John Adam METZNER and Clara MOULTON. Their marriage occurred November 13, 1864 in Jay County, although the return is not dated!
John Adam was born August 23, 1840 in Licking County, Ohio, the son of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER. Clara was born September 1843 in Licking County, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Emeline (PHILBRICK) MOULTON.
John Adam was a Civil War soldier in Company G, 40th Ohio Infantry and later the 51st Ohio. He must have been home on furlough when they were married.
John Adam died December 4, 1895 in Westchester, Jay County, Indiana and Clara died July 2, 1899 in Westchester, Jay County. Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Family Milestones: November 19th
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Anne HAINES, was born on this date in 1769 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Anne was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES. Anne died February 23, 1854 in Burlington County, New Jersey and is buried at the Friends Burial Ground in Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Jeremiah HAINES, was born on this date in 1771 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Jeremiah was the sister to Anne HAINES, above. I do not have any further information on him, and he may have died young.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Abraham B. JACOBS, married Harriette RIFE on this date in 1857 in Wayne County, Ohio. Abraham was the son of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my Susan JACOBS. Abraham was born June 22, 1834 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. I do not know when or where Harriett was born. Abraham died May 30, 1903.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Anna PHILBRICK, married Ebenezer SHAW on this date in 1738. Anna was the daughter of Thomas and Abigail (________) PHILBRICK, and the younger sister of my John PHILBRICK. They had at least 3 children, but I do not know anything else about their family. More research definitely needed.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Jeremiah HAINES, was born on this date in 1771 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Jeremiah was the sister to Anne HAINES, above. I do not have any further information on him, and he may have died young.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Abraham B. JACOBS, married Harriette RIFE on this date in 1857 in Wayne County, Ohio. Abraham was the son of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my Susan JACOBS. Abraham was born June 22, 1834 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. I do not know when or where Harriett was born. Abraham died May 30, 1903.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Anna PHILBRICK, married Ebenezer SHAW on this date in 1738. Anna was the daughter of Thomas and Abigail (________) PHILBRICK, and the younger sister of my John PHILBRICK. They had at least 3 children, but I do not know anything else about their family. More research definitely needed.
Obituary: Mary Jane (Sherrick) (Haley) Kimble (1844-1916)
Source: The Commercial Review, Portland, Indiana, January 15, 1916, page 1.
MRS. KIMBALL DIED SATURDAY
DEATH OCCURRED AT HER HOME IN NOBLE TOWNSHIP FOLLOWING ILLNESS
PAST 72 YEARS OF AGE
Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday Morning At The Mt. Zion Church
Mrs. Mary Haley Kimball, wife of Robert Kimball, died at her home in Noble township, Saturday morning, after a lingering illness. She was born in Ashland County, Ohio, January 13, 1844, having passed her 72nd birthday anniversary Friday. Her husband and the following children survive her: A.F. Haley, Rosston, Ohio; Eli Haley, Nina, wife of George Zorn, both of Noble township; Carrie, wife of Arthur Graves, of Midland, Mich.; Rev. E.D. Haley, of Celina, Ohio, Oral wife of Frank Bittikoffer, Bradford, Ohio. Her step-children are: Minnie wife of William Wells , of Ft. Recovery, Alberta and Wesley Kimball of Noble township. Three sisters and two brothers also remain.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at Mt. Zion church, Rev. Kauffman and Rev. Baumgartner officiating. Burial will be made in Mt. Zion cemetery.
Comment: The correct spelling of the surname is KIMBLE, as evidence by her marriage license and other records. Mary Jane SHERRICK was my paternal 2nd-great grandmother. Her first husband, George Washington HALEY, passed away in 1892 and she remarried in 1897 to Robert E. KIMBLE. This obituary gives some new data for me, including places of residence of her children during this time period.
MRS. KIMBALL DIED SATURDAY
DEATH OCCURRED AT HER HOME IN NOBLE TOWNSHIP FOLLOWING ILLNESS
PAST 72 YEARS OF AGE
Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday Morning At The Mt. Zion Church
Mrs. Mary Haley Kimball, wife of Robert Kimball, died at her home in Noble township, Saturday morning, after a lingering illness. She was born in Ashland County, Ohio, January 13, 1844, having passed her 72nd birthday anniversary Friday. Her husband and the following children survive her: A.F. Haley, Rosston, Ohio; Eli Haley, Nina, wife of George Zorn, both of Noble township; Carrie, wife of Arthur Graves, of Midland, Mich.; Rev. E.D. Haley, of Celina, Ohio, Oral wife of Frank Bittikoffer, Bradford, Ohio. Her step-children are: Minnie wife of William Wells , of Ft. Recovery, Alberta and Wesley Kimball of Noble township. Three sisters and two brothers also remain.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at Mt. Zion church, Rev. Kauffman and Rev. Baumgartner officiating. Burial will be made in Mt. Zion cemetery.
Comment: The correct spelling of the surname is KIMBLE, as evidence by her marriage license and other records. Mary Jane SHERRICK was my paternal 2nd-great grandmother. Her first husband, George Washington HALEY, passed away in 1892 and she remarried in 1897 to Robert E. KIMBLE. This obituary gives some new data for me, including places of residence of her children during this time period.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Family Milestones: November 18th
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Rebecca JACOBS, married William HIGBEE on this date in 1812 in Adams County, Ohio. Rebecca was the daughter of William and Sibell (LITTELL) JACOBS, and the younger sister of my James Thomas JACOBS. Rebecca was born December 7, 1793 in Virginia. I do not have any further information on William HIGBEE. Rebecca died 1873 in Brown County, Ohio.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Samuel HEATON, was born on this date in 1711 in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Samuel was the son of Samuel and Susan (HAWES) HEATON, and the older brother of my John HEATON. Samuel was married twice, his first wife's name is unknown, the second was Abby TUTTLE. Samuel died on September 26, 1777 in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Samuel HEATON, was born on this date in 1711 in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Samuel was the son of Samuel and Susan (HAWES) HEATON, and the older brother of my John HEATON. Samuel was married twice, his first wife's name is unknown, the second was Abby TUTTLE. Samuel died on September 26, 1777 in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
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