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It's 4 days until Christmas, and I've yet to wrap a single present. All of those under the tree were wrapped by Eileen.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Christmas Tree, 2016
It's 4 days until Christmas, and I've yet to wrap a single present. All of those under the tree were wrapped by Eileen.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Exploratory Data Analysis : Albert Moulton (1819-1864)
Albert Moulton (1819-1864) is my paternal 3rd-great grandfather. What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.
1. Vital Records
Albert was born May 10, 1819 in Rutland County, Vermont, according to my database. The record found in the 1860 census (if this is the correct Albert) states he was 31 years old born in Vermont.
1.1. Birth Certificate
I have not been able to locate a birth record for Albert in the vital records of Vermont at FamilySearch. I have found records for other members of the family. Will continue to search to see if I can locate the record.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If Albert's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I have not located it. Will need to check with the state and local archives to see if they have newspapers of the time period.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving Moulton family Bible that mentions Albert. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one can be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I am not aware of any baptismal record for Albert. I am not aware of the church affiliation of the Moulton family at this time.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Albert was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Albert married Emeline Philbrick on August 30, 1847 in Knox County, Ohio1.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
I have not yet searched available newspapers of the time period to see if mention was made of Albert and Emeline's nuptials are mentioned. Will add that to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
I have not yet searched available newspapers of the time period for mention of an anniversary celebration. Albert is believed to have died in 1864, possibly in California.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
I have not yet searched local court records for a divorce record for Albert and Emeline. According to a biographical sketch for Clara Moulton, her father went to California during the Gold Rush and disappeared.
1.3. Death Certificate
Albert died May 18, 1864, according to my database. This is an undocumented source.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Once I can verify the exact date of death, I will be able to search available newspapers in the archives to see if there is mention of Albert's death.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Until I have an exact date and place of death, I will be unable to research funeral home records for additional information on his death.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Once I can locate the precise location of his death and burial, I will be able to obtain a photograph of Albert's tombstone.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1860 Federal Census
I have not yet been able to locate a census record in the 1860 census that matches the little information I know about Albert that gives me any confidence it is a match. Will continue to search available records to test various theories.
2.1.2. 1850 Federal Census
There is an Albert Moulton enumerated on October 29, 1850 in Placerville, El Dorado County, California2, as Albert Moulton, age 31, male, miner, born in Vermont. He was a cash laborer working for $2 per day.
This Albert fits the "family legend" that Emeline's husband left for California and disappeared during the Gold Rush, but I have no concrete proof that this is the same man.
2.2. State Census Records
No state census records for Ohio are known to exist.
There is an Albert W. Moulton in California state census records in California, but he does not appear to be the same man as found in the 1860 census record above.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet examined these types of records to see what light they might shed on the Moulton family.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
I have not yet located any military draft (Civil War) records for Albert Moulton that are a match.
3.2. Pension Records
I have not located any pension records that are a match for Albert.
3.3. Service Records
I have not yet located any military service records for Albert Moulton that are a match.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio to see what records might mention Albert. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps of Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that will be relevant to my research.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records to search for Albert 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.
According to a biographical sketch of daughter, Clara3, her father went from his home in Licking County, Ohio to California during the Gold Rush excitement and died there. This biographical sketch gives her father's name as Charles. I believe this to be an error - as Charles was the name of Albert's brother - both were children of Selah and Lydia (Finel) Moulton, who came with their families from Rutland County, Vermont to Licking County, Ohio in the early 1830s. More research will need to be conducted on this family mystery.
Sources:
1. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XD5C-WZ2 : 8 December 2014), Albert Moulton and Emeline Philbrick, 30 Aug 1847; citing Knox, Ohio, United States, reference cn 16, p 43; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 378,591.
2. Albert Moulton household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Placerville, El Dorado Co., CA, page 280, family 16; National Archives micropublication M432, roll 34., Page 280.
3. "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana", Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1887, p. 347.
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.
1. Vital Records
Albert was born May 10, 1819 in Rutland County, Vermont, according to my database. The record found in the 1860 census (if this is the correct Albert) states he was 31 years old born in Vermont.
1.1. Birth Certificate
I have not been able to locate a birth record for Albert in the vital records of Vermont at FamilySearch. I have found records for other members of the family. Will continue to search to see if I can locate the record.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If Albert's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I have not located it. Will need to check with the state and local archives to see if they have newspapers of the time period.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving Moulton family Bible that mentions Albert. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one can be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I am not aware of any baptismal record for Albert. I am not aware of the church affiliation of the Moulton family at this time.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Albert was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Albert married Emeline Philbrick on August 30, 1847 in Knox County, Ohio1.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
I have not yet searched available newspapers of the time period to see if mention was made of Albert and Emeline's nuptials are mentioned. Will add that to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
I have not yet searched available newspapers of the time period for mention of an anniversary celebration. Albert is believed to have died in 1864, possibly in California.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
I have not yet searched local court records for a divorce record for Albert and Emeline. According to a biographical sketch for Clara Moulton, her father went to California during the Gold Rush and disappeared.
1.3. Death Certificate
Albert died May 18, 1864, according to my database. This is an undocumented source.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Once I can verify the exact date of death, I will be able to search available newspapers in the archives to see if there is mention of Albert's death.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Until I have an exact date and place of death, I will be unable to research funeral home records for additional information on his death.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Once I can locate the precise location of his death and burial, I will be able to obtain a photograph of Albert's tombstone.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1860 Federal Census
I have not yet been able to locate a census record in the 1860 census that matches the little information I know about Albert that gives me any confidence it is a match. Will continue to search available records to test various theories.
2.1.2. 1850 Federal Census
There is an Albert Moulton enumerated on October 29, 1850 in Placerville, El Dorado County, California2, as Albert Moulton, age 31, male, miner, born in Vermont. He was a cash laborer working for $2 per day.
This Albert fits the "family legend" that Emeline's husband left for California and disappeared during the Gold Rush, but I have no concrete proof that this is the same man.
2.2. State Census Records
No state census records for Ohio are known to exist.
There is an Albert W. Moulton in California state census records in California, but he does not appear to be the same man as found in the 1860 census record above.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet examined these types of records to see what light they might shed on the Moulton family.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
I have not yet located any military draft (Civil War) records for Albert Moulton that are a match.
3.2. Pension Records
I have not located any pension records that are a match for Albert.
3.3. Service Records
I have not yet located any military service records for Albert Moulton that are a match.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio to see what records might mention Albert. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps of Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that will be relevant to my research.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records to search for Albert 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.
According to a biographical sketch of daughter, Clara3, her father went from his home in Licking County, Ohio to California during the Gold Rush excitement and died there. This biographical sketch gives her father's name as Charles. I believe this to be an error - as Charles was the name of Albert's brother - both were children of Selah and Lydia (Finel) Moulton, who came with their families from Rutland County, Vermont to Licking County, Ohio in the early 1830s. More research will need to be conducted on this family mystery.
Sources:
1. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XD5C-WZ2 : 8 December 2014), Albert Moulton and Emeline Philbrick, 30 Aug 1847; citing Knox, Ohio, United States, reference cn 16, p 43; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 378,591.
2. Albert Moulton household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Placerville, El Dorado Co., CA, page 280, family 16; National Archives micropublication M432, roll 34., Page 280.
3. "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana", Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1887, p. 347.
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.
Monday, December 19, 2016
Marriage Record : Albert Moulton to Emeline Philbrick, 1847, Knox County, Ohio
While searching at Familysearch, I located the marriage record of my paternal 3rd-great grandparents, Emeline Philbrick and Albert Moulton on August 30, 1847 in Knox County, Ohio.
Emeline was the daughter of Joel Philbrick and Sally Fox and Albert was the son of Selah Moulton and Lydia Finel.
I had previously believe they would have been married in Licking County, Ohio, as that is where both families had been located. Licking County is just to the south of Knox County.
This find helps update my database but puts a bit of a kink in my family tree, which I will write about shortly.
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| "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XD5C-WZ2 : 8 December 2014), Albert Moulton and Emeline Philbrick, 30 Aug 1847; citing Knox, Ohio, United States, reference cn 16, p 43; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 378,591. |
I had previously believe they would have been married in Licking County, Ohio, as that is where both families had been located. Licking County is just to the south of Knox County.
This find helps update my database but puts a bit of a kink in my family tree, which I will write about shortly.
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Sidney Dewitt Ailes household, 1940, Shelby County Ohio
Located the 1940 census record of the Sidney Dewitt Ailes household in Shelby County, Ohio. The enumerator listed him as "S.D. Ailes". Sidney was my paternal 2nd cousin 3 times removed - our common ancestor was Phillip Young (1787-1850).
At the time of the enumeration, Sidney and his wife were living in Pemberton, Shelby County, Ohio. He owned his home and it was valued at $1600. Sidney was 52 years old and born in Ohio. His wife, Lina, was 54 years old and also born in Ohio. In 1935, they were living at the same residence.
The record shows that Sidney had completed 4 years of college and the Lina had completed the 8th grade. Sidney's occupation was that of a teacher at a public school.
Also living in the household were son Wayne, age 26, born in Ohio who had completed 4 years of high school and was working as an inspector in a cast aluminum plant; son Ned, age 20, born in Ohio and had completed 4 years of high school and was working as a plater in a nickel plating plant; and son John, age 15, born in Ohio and had completed 2 years of high school.
Additional boarders were living in the household as well : Ray Pepper, age 25, born in Ohio, working as a plater in a nickel plating plant; Frances Newhouse, age 21, born in Ohio, a teacher in a public school; and Nettie Mendel, age 21, born in Ohio, a teacher in a public school.
I do not know of any family connections between these lodgers and the family - likely they were living there to help out the financial situation.
Sidney's two daughters, Clara and May are not in this census, likely they have married - will need further research.
If you have any additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.
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| 1940 U.S. Census, Shelby County, Ohio, population schedule, Pemberton, enumeration district (ED) 75-24, SD 4, sheet 10A, household 217, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 18 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C.. |
The record shows that Sidney had completed 4 years of college and the Lina had completed the 8th grade. Sidney's occupation was that of a teacher at a public school.
Also living in the household were son Wayne, age 26, born in Ohio who had completed 4 years of high school and was working as an inspector in a cast aluminum plant; son Ned, age 20, born in Ohio and had completed 4 years of high school and was working as a plater in a nickel plating plant; and son John, age 15, born in Ohio and had completed 2 years of high school.
Additional boarders were living in the household as well : Ray Pepper, age 25, born in Ohio, working as a plater in a nickel plating plant; Frances Newhouse, age 21, born in Ohio, a teacher in a public school; and Nettie Mendel, age 21, born in Ohio, a teacher in a public school.
I do not know of any family connections between these lodgers and the family - likely they were living there to help out the financial situation.
Sidney's two daughters, Clara and May are not in this census, likely they have married - will need further research.
If you have any additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.
Exploratory Data Analysis : Emeline (Philbrick) Moulton (1817-1881)
Emeline (Philbrick) Moulton (1817-1881) was my paternal third great-grandmother. What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.
1. Vital Records
Emeline was born May 29, 1817 in Johnstown, Licking County, Ohio, according to my database. The Philbrick genealogy gives her year of birth as 18201, while census records puts her birth at circa 18222,3.
1.1. Birth Certificate
The State of Ohio did not require birth certificates at the time of Emeline's birth. Statewide registration of births stated in 1867.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If Emeline's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I've not yet located it. Will need to check with state and local archives to see if they have any newspapers from the time period.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I'm not aware of any surviving Philbrick family Bible that mentions Emeline. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one can be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I'm not aware of any baptismal record for Emeline. I am not sure of the church affiliation of the Philbrick family at this time.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Emeline was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Emeline married Albert Moulton on August 30, 1847 in Knox County, Ohio4. This record is a recent find, and will be the subject of a future blog post.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
I have not yet searched out available newspapers from the time period to see if Albert and Emeline's nuptials are mentioned.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
I have not yet searched out available newspapers from the time period regarding any anniversaries. Albert is believed to have died in 1864, possibly in California.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
I have not yet searched for divorce records for Albert and Emeline. According to biographical sketch for Clara Moulton, her father went to California during the Gold Rush and died in that state.
1.3. Death Certificate
Emeline died January 16, 18811, likely in Newton County, Indiana. Will need to search local death records to see if they have a record of her death.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Will need to search available newspapers from the time to see if mention of Emeline's obituary was mentioned. Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Will need to search records of the local historical society to see if they have any records of funeral homes that might pertain to Emeline. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Once I locate where she was buried, I will seek out a photograph of her tombstone and add it to my database.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1880 Federal Census
On June 17, 1880, Emeline was enumerated in the William G. Cox household in Beaver Township, Newton County, Indiana5, as Emeline Molton, age 58, sister-in-law, born Ohio. Her father and mother were born in Vermont.
2.1.2. 1870 Federal Census
On August 17, 1870, Emeline was enumerated in the Charles Hagaman household in Chillicothe Township, Livingston County, Missouri3, as Emeline Moulton, age 48, born in Ohio.
2.1.3. 1860 Federal Census
On June 20, 1860, Emeline was enumerated in the Lydia Moulton household in St. Albans Township, Licking County, Ohio2, as Emeline Moulton, age 38, female, born in Ohio.
2.1.4. 1850 Federal Census
I have not yet located Emeline or family in the 1850 census. Will continue to search for them, as this will likely resolve many mysteries in this family.
2.2. State Census Records
No state census records in Ohio are known to exist.
The State of Indiana conducted census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1931. These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet examined these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Philbrick or Moulton families.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
Not applicable, as Emeline was a female.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by her husband or father that would make Emeline eligible to receive pension benefits.
3.3. Service Records
Not applicable, as Emeline was a female.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio and Newton County, Indiana to see what records might mention Emeline. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps of Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio and Newton County, Indiana need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that might be relevant for my search.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records to research for Emeline 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. Rev. Jacob Chapman, A Genealogy of the Philbrick and Philbrook Families, Descended from the Emigrant, Thomas Philbrick 1583-1667 (Exeter, New Hampshire, USA: Exeter Gazette Steam Printing House, 1886), page 103.
2. Lydia Moulton household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, St. Albans Twp., Licking Co., OH, Alexandria P.O., dwelling 121, family 121; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 999., Page 459.
3. Charles Hagaman household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Chillicothe Twp., Livingston Co., MO, Page 16, Farmersville P.O., dwelling 104, family 106; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 789.
4. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XD5C-WZ2 : 8 December 2014), Albert Moulton and Emeline Philbrick, 30 Aug 1847; citing Knox, Ohio, United States, reference cn 16, p 43; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 378,591.
5. 1880 U.S. Census, Newton County, Indiana, population schedule, Beaver Township, enumeration district (ED) 129, SD 5, page 19, dwelling 177, household 179, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 18 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..
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.
1. Vital Records
Emeline was born May 29, 1817 in Johnstown, Licking County, Ohio, according to my database. The Philbrick genealogy gives her year of birth as 18201, while census records puts her birth at circa 18222,3.
1.1. Birth Certificate
The State of Ohio did not require birth certificates at the time of Emeline's birth. Statewide registration of births stated in 1867.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If Emeline's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I've not yet located it. Will need to check with state and local archives to see if they have any newspapers from the time period.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I'm not aware of any surviving Philbrick family Bible that mentions Emeline. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one can be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I'm not aware of any baptismal record for Emeline. I am not sure of the church affiliation of the Philbrick family at this time.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Emeline was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Emeline married Albert Moulton on August 30, 1847 in Knox County, Ohio4. This record is a recent find, and will be the subject of a future blog post.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
I have not yet searched out available newspapers from the time period to see if Albert and Emeline's nuptials are mentioned.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
I have not yet searched out available newspapers from the time period regarding any anniversaries. Albert is believed to have died in 1864, possibly in California.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
I have not yet searched for divorce records for Albert and Emeline. According to biographical sketch for Clara Moulton, her father went to California during the Gold Rush and died in that state.
1.3. Death Certificate
Emeline died January 16, 18811, likely in Newton County, Indiana. Will need to search local death records to see if they have a record of her death.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Will need to search available newspapers from the time to see if mention of Emeline's obituary was mentioned. Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Will need to search records of the local historical society to see if they have any records of funeral homes that might pertain to Emeline. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Once I locate where she was buried, I will seek out a photograph of her tombstone and add it to my database.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1880 Federal Census
On June 17, 1880, Emeline was enumerated in the William G. Cox household in Beaver Township, Newton County, Indiana5, as Emeline Molton, age 58, sister-in-law, born Ohio. Her father and mother were born in Vermont.
2.1.2. 1870 Federal Census
On August 17, 1870, Emeline was enumerated in the Charles Hagaman household in Chillicothe Township, Livingston County, Missouri3, as Emeline Moulton, age 48, born in Ohio.
2.1.3. 1860 Federal Census
On June 20, 1860, Emeline was enumerated in the Lydia Moulton household in St. Albans Township, Licking County, Ohio2, as Emeline Moulton, age 38, female, born in Ohio.
2.1.4. 1850 Federal Census
I have not yet located Emeline or family in the 1850 census. Will continue to search for them, as this will likely resolve many mysteries in this family.
2.2. State Census Records
No state census records in Ohio are known to exist.
The State of Indiana conducted census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1931. These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet examined these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Philbrick or Moulton families.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
Not applicable, as Emeline was a female.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by her husband or father that would make Emeline eligible to receive pension benefits.
3.3. Service Records
Not applicable, as Emeline was a female.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio and Newton County, Indiana to see what records might mention Emeline. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps of Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio and Newton County, Indiana need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that might be relevant for my search.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records to research for Emeline 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. Rev. Jacob Chapman, A Genealogy of the Philbrick and Philbrook Families, Descended from the Emigrant, Thomas Philbrick 1583-1667 (Exeter, New Hampshire, USA: Exeter Gazette Steam Printing House, 1886), page 103.
2. Lydia Moulton household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, St. Albans Twp., Licking Co., OH, Alexandria P.O., dwelling 121, family 121; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 999., Page 459.
3. Charles Hagaman household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Chillicothe Twp., Livingston Co., MO, Page 16, Farmersville P.O., dwelling 104, family 106; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 789.
4. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XD5C-WZ2 : 8 December 2014), Albert Moulton and Emeline Philbrick, 30 Aug 1847; citing Knox, Ohio, United States, reference cn 16, p 43; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 378,591.
5. 1880 U.S. Census, Newton County, Indiana, population schedule, Beaver Township, enumeration district (ED) 129, SD 5, page 19, dwelling 177, household 179, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 18 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..
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.
Claude Pefley household, 1940, Parke County, Indiana
Located the 1940 census record of the Claude Pefley household in Parke County, Indiana. On the enumeration his first name was spelled without a final 'e'. Claude was Eileen's maternal 4th cousin twice removed - their common ancestors were Jacob Pefley (c1724-c1778) and wife Esther (c1724- ).
At the time of the enumeration, Claude and his wife were living in Florida Township, Parke County, Indiana. He was renting his home for the sum of $10 per month, and didn't live on a farm. Claude was 48 years old and was born in Indiana. His wife, Gladys, was 47 years old and born in Indiana.
The record showed that both had completed the 8th grade in school and that Claude's occupation was that of a farmer.
Also living in the household was their daughter, Milbrey, aged 18, born in Indiana who had completed 4 years of high school. No occupation was listed.
In my database, Claude was the son of Daniel Voorhis Pefley and Lydia Delilah Charlotte Combs. Gladys was the daughter of Silas Adams and Nancy Hawkins.
If you have any additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.
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| 1940 U.S. Census, Parke County, Indiana, population schedule, Florida Township, enumeration district (ED) 61-5, SD 6, sheet 4B, household 83, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 17 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C.. |
The record showed that both had completed the 8th grade in school and that Claude's occupation was that of a farmer.
Also living in the household was their daughter, Milbrey, aged 18, born in Indiana who had completed 4 years of high school. No occupation was listed.
In my database, Claude was the son of Daniel Voorhis Pefley and Lydia Delilah Charlotte Combs. Gladys was the daughter of Silas Adams and Nancy Hawkins.
If you have any additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Albert Adams household, 1940, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Located the 1940 census record of the Albert Adams household in St. Joseph County, Indiana. Albert was not a blood relative, but was the step-son of my paternal 3rd-great grandfather, Ezekiel Cooper Chew (1822-1888) and his wife Mary Jane Riddle (1845-1921). Albert's father was Jonathan Adams (1849-1883).
At the time of the enumeration, Albert and his wife were living in North Liberty, St. Joseph County, Indiana. He owned his home and the value was $3500. Albert was 58 years old and born in Ohio. His wife Mable was 55 years old and born in Indiana. Their residence in 1935 was the same place.
The record shows that both had completed the 5th grade in education. Albert was a Contractor, working in Building Construction.
Also living in the household was John C. Chew, listed as Albert's nephew. John was aged 25, married and had completed 4 years of high school. He was working as a Carpenter in Building Construction - likely with Albert.
John was my paternal 1st cousin 3 times removed, the son of Wiley Riddle Chew and Dora Belle Lamb. Our common ancestor was Dr. Ezekiel Cooper Chew. John was a nephew to Albert Adams by way of John's father Wiley being a half brother to Albert.
If you have additional information or are related to this family, I'd love to hear from you.
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| 1940 U.S. Census, St. Joseph County, Indiana, population schedule, North Liberty, enumeration district (ED) 71-10, SD 3, sheet 5B, household 95, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 17 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C.. |
The record shows that both had completed the 5th grade in education. Albert was a Contractor, working in Building Construction.
Also living in the household was John C. Chew, listed as Albert's nephew. John was aged 25, married and had completed 4 years of high school. He was working as a Carpenter in Building Construction - likely with Albert.
John was my paternal 1st cousin 3 times removed, the son of Wiley Riddle Chew and Dora Belle Lamb. Our common ancestor was Dr. Ezekiel Cooper Chew. John was a nephew to Albert Adams by way of John's father Wiley being a half brother to Albert.
If you have additional information or are related to this family, I'd love to hear from you.
George Elmer Haley Death Certificate, 1949, Morrow County, Ohio
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| "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X61Y-1VC : 8 December 2014), George Elmer Haley, 15 Nov 1949; citing , reference certificate; FHL microfilm 2,247,102. |
According to his death certificate, George was born August 22, 1863 in Marion County, Ohio and his occupation was a retired lawyer. His parents were William Wesley Haley and Jane E. Owen. He had not served in the Armed Forces.
George was buried on November 18, 1949 in the Claridon Cemetery in Claridon, Ohio.
The informant who signed the death certificate appears to be M.C. Haley, which I am presuming was George's brother, Merrick C. Haley (1875-1951).
George E. Haley household, 1940, Marion County, Ohio
Located the 1940 census record of the George E. Haley household in Claridon Township, Marion County, Ohio. George was my paternal 1st cousin 3 times removed - our common ancestors are George J. Haley and Rachel H. Gary.
At the time of enumeration, George and his wife were living on a farm in Claridon Township, Marion County, Ohio. He owned his home and the value was $3500. George was 76 years old and born in Ohio. His wife, Elizabeth, was also 76 years old and born in Ohio. Their residence in 1935 was listed as the same place.
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| 1940 U.S. Census, Marion County, Ohio, population schedule, Claridon Township, enumeration district (ED) ED 51-4, SD 8, sheet 2B, household 42, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 12 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C.. |
The record shows that both had completed the 8th grade in education and no occupation was listed. However, other records I have for George indicate that he was an attorney, so I'm not sure why it only listed an 8th grade education.
In my database, George was the son of William Wesley Haley and Jane Elizabeth Owen. He died November 15, 1949 at Mt. Gilead, Morrow County, Ohio and was buried in the Claridon Cemetery in Marion County, Ohio. Wife Elizabeth's maiden name was Devore.
If you have additional information or are connected to this family, I would love to hear from you.
Monday, December 12, 2016
Harry C. Goodridge household, 1940, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Located the 1940 census record of the Harry C. Goodridge household in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Harry was Corinne's 2nd cousin 3 times removed - their common ancestors were Petrus Theodore Rieber and Elizabeth Schuhmacher.
At the time of this enumeration, Harry's family was living at 916 Louisiana Street in Evansville. He was working as a sheet metal worker in a refrigeration plant. Harry was 28 years old and born in Indiana. His wife, Anna, was 25 years old and also born in Indiana. A daughter, Patricia Ann, aged 8, was also in the house. Patricia had completed the 1st grade and both Anna and Harry had 8th grade educations.
The family was renting their home and the cost of monthly rent was $20.
In my database, Harry was the son of Harry Augustus Goodridge and Lena Stocker. While I don't have all the details yet, I show additional children in Harry and Anna's family include sons David and Harry. I do not yet have Anna's maiden name in my database.
If you have any additional information or are connected to this family, would appreciate hearing from you.
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| 1940 U.S. Census, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, population schedule, , enumeration district (ED) ED 93-67, SD 8, sheet 16B, 916 Louisiana Street, household 360, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 11 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C.. |
The family was renting their home and the cost of monthly rent was $20.
In my database, Harry was the son of Harry Augustus Goodridge and Lena Stocker. While I don't have all the details yet, I show additional children in Harry and Anna's family include sons David and Harry. I do not yet have Anna's maiden name in my database.
If you have any additional information or are connected to this family, would appreciate hearing from you.
Saturday, December 10, 2016
King Cousin Connection
Just received a nice note from a cousin, Leon, who connects with me on the King line. His ancestor was Thomas King (1817-1864) and his second wife, Martha E. (Haggerty) King (1830-1912) through their daughter Elizabeth. His Thomas was the brother of my maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Daniel King (1820-1876). The family lived in Madison County, Indiana.
Elizabeth was married to James Franklin Fink. Hopefully, he can share some more detail on his line and I can add more cousins to my database. Prior to his email, I only had Elizabeth's date of birth and no information on a marriage.
It appears that neither of us have discovered the origins in North Carolina of Thomas and Daniel's father, William King (c1790-1869).
Elizabeth was married to James Franklin Fink. Hopefully, he can share some more detail on his line and I can add more cousins to my database. Prior to his email, I only had Elizabeth's date of birth and no information on a marriage.
It appears that neither of us have discovered the origins in North Carolina of Thomas and Daniel's father, William King (c1790-1869).
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Death Notice : Caroline Bishop (Woolston) Chew, 1879
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| The Weekly Republican (Plymouth, Indiana), 6 Mar 1879, page 3 |
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.
Monday, November 14, 2016
Exploratory Data Analysis : Joseph W. Wright (1838-1919)
Joseph W. Wright (1838-1919) was my maternal third great grandfather. What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.
1. Vital Records
Joseph was born in April of 1838 in Brown County, Ohio1, 2.
1.1. Birth Certificate
The State of Ohio did not require birth certificates at the time of Joseph's birth. Statewide recording of births started in 1867.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If Joseph's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I've not yet located it. Will need to check with state and local archives to see if they have any local newspapers from the time period.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving Wright family Bible that mentions Joseph. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one can be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I'm not aware of any baptismal record record for Joseph. I'm not aware of the church affiliation of the Wright family at this time.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Joseph was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Joseph married Rebecca Heaton on November 1, 1857 in Schuyler County, Missouri3. They had moved with Rebecca's parents to Liberty Township, Schuyler County, Missouri along with other families from Brown County, Ohio.
Joseph married Dortha Palmer on April 11, 1891 in Madison County, Indiana4.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
I have not yet searched available newspapers from the time period to see if Joseph and Rebecca's or Joseph and Dortha's nuptials were mentioned.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
I have not yet searched available newspapers from the time period to see if mention was made of Joseph and Rebecca's anniversaries, either. Their 25th wedding anniversary would have been November 1, 1882. Rebecca passed away before their 50th. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
There is no indication that a divorce ever occurred, and a recent search of court records during the time period did not turn up a divorce record.
1.3. Death Certificate
Joseph died September 16, 1919 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana5 of organic heart over inflation.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Joseph's obituary appeared in the September 16, 1919 edition of the Alexandria Times-Tribune in Alexandria, Indiana6.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Will need to search records of the local historical society to see if they have any records of funeral homes that might pertain to Joseph. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Joseph's tombstone in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in Alexandria, Indiana has been photographed7. A link to his memorial page at FindAGrave can be found here.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1910 Federal Census
On April 20, 1910, Joseph was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana8, as Joseph Wright, male, white, Farmer, age 72. He was married for the 2nd time for 19 years. He was born in Ohio, as were both of his parents. He could read and write and spoke English and owned his home free of mortgage.
2.1.2. 1900 Federal Census
On June 27, 1900, Joseph was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana9, as Joseph Wright, male, white, Farmer, age 62, born April 1838. He was born in Ohio, as were both of his parents. He could read and write ans spoke English and owned his home free of mortgage.
2.1.3. 1880 Federal Census
On June 18, 1880, Joseph was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana10, as Joseph Wright, male, white, Farmer, age 50. He was born in Ohio, as were both of his parents.
2.1.4. 1870 Federal Census
On September 13, 1870, Joseph was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana11, as Joseph Wright, male, white, Farmer, age 33. The value of his real estate was $3000, and his personal estate was valued at $639. He was born in Ohio, and was a U.S. citizen.
2.1.5. 1860 Federal Census
On June 28, 1860, Joseph was enumerated as head of household in Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio12, as Joseph Wright, male, Farmer, age 22, born in Ohio.
2.1.6. 1850 Federal Census
On September 18, 1850, Joseph was enumerated in the John Wright household in Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio13, as Joseph Wright, age 12, male, born in Ohio. He had attended school within the year.
2.2. State Census Records
The State of Indiana conducted census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1931. These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.
No state census records in Ohio are 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 Wright farm.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
No draft record has yet to be located for Joseph. Searches in Brown County, Ohio, where he was residing in 1860 census have not yielded positive results.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by Joseph that would have made him eligible to receive a pension.
3.3. Service Records
No military service has been discovered for Joseph, though he would have been at the proper age to have served during the Civil War. No mention of Civil War service was made in his obituary, and there is no known tradition of Civil War service. How he managed to not serve during the war is a mystery that needs further research.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Madison County, Indiana, Brown County, Ohio and Schuyler County, Missouri to see what records mention Joseph. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps of Madison County, Indiana will need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that might be relevant for my search.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records to research for Joseph include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
Sources:
1. Joseph Wright household, 1900 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, ED 96, SD 8, sheet 22A, dwelling 411, family 445; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 386, page 39.
2. Ancestry.com. Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2015. Original data : Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900-2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana.
3. Ancestry.com. Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Original data : Missouri Marriage Records. Jefferson City, MO, USA: Missouri State Archives. Microfilm.
4. Joseph Wright - Dortha Palmer marriage license (1891), Madison County Clerk's Office, Anderson, Indiana, USA.
5. Ancestry.com. Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana.,Joseph Wright, 9-16-1919, Madison County, Indiana.
6. Joseph Wright obituary, Alexandria Times Tribune, Alexandria, Indiana, USA, September 16, 1919, page 1, page 1.
7. FindAGrave, Inc., FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com : accessed 14 November 2016), Joseph W. Wright memorial.
8. Joseph Wright household, 1910 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Twp., Madison Co., IN, ED 109, SD 8, sheet 2B, dwelling 40, family 40; National Archives micropublication T624, roll 364., Page 168.
9. Joseph Wright household, 1900 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Twp., Madison Co., IN, ED 96, SD 8, sheet 22A, dwelling 411, family 445; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 386., Page 39.
10. Joseph Wright household, 1880 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Twp., Madison Co., IN, ED 21, SD 3, Page 39, dwelling 329, family 330; National Archives micropublication T9, roll 293., Page 106.
11.Joseph Wright household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Twp., Madison Co., IN, Page 38, Alexandria P.O., dwelling 275, family 270; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 336., Page 210.
12. Joseph Wright household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Washington Twp., Brown Co., OH, Sardinia P.O., dwelling 360, family 360; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 938., Page 25.
13. John Wright household, 1850 U.S. census, population schedule, Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio, USA, dwelling 1555, family 1560; National Archives micropublication M432, roll 662.
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.
1. Vital Records
Joseph was born in April of 1838 in Brown County, Ohio1, 2.
1.1. Birth Certificate
The State of Ohio did not require birth certificates at the time of Joseph's birth. Statewide recording of births started in 1867.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If Joseph's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I've not yet located it. Will need to check with state and local archives to see if they have any local newspapers from the time period.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving Wright family Bible that mentions Joseph. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one can be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I'm not aware of any baptismal record record for Joseph. I'm not aware of the church affiliation of the Wright family at this time.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Joseph was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Joseph married Rebecca Heaton on November 1, 1857 in Schuyler County, Missouri3. They had moved with Rebecca's parents to Liberty Township, Schuyler County, Missouri along with other families from Brown County, Ohio.
Joseph married Dortha Palmer on April 11, 1891 in Madison County, Indiana4.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
I have not yet searched available newspapers from the time period to see if Joseph and Rebecca's or Joseph and Dortha's nuptials were mentioned.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
I have not yet searched available newspapers from the time period to see if mention was made of Joseph and Rebecca's anniversaries, either. Their 25th wedding anniversary would have been November 1, 1882. Rebecca passed away before their 50th. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
There is no indication that a divorce ever occurred, and a recent search of court records during the time period did not turn up a divorce record.
1.3. Death Certificate
Joseph died September 16, 1919 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana5 of organic heart over inflation.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Joseph's obituary appeared in the September 16, 1919 edition of the Alexandria Times-Tribune in Alexandria, Indiana6.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Will need to search records of the local historical society to see if they have any records of funeral homes that might pertain to Joseph. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Joseph's tombstone in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in Alexandria, Indiana has been photographed7. A link to his memorial page at FindAGrave can be found here.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1910 Federal Census
On April 20, 1910, Joseph was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana8, as Joseph Wright, male, white, Farmer, age 72. He was married for the 2nd time for 19 years. He was born in Ohio, as were both of his parents. He could read and write and spoke English and owned his home free of mortgage.
2.1.2. 1900 Federal Census
On June 27, 1900, Joseph was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana9, as Joseph Wright, male, white, Farmer, age 62, born April 1838. He was born in Ohio, as were both of his parents. He could read and write ans spoke English and owned his home free of mortgage.
2.1.3. 1880 Federal Census
On June 18, 1880, Joseph was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana10, as Joseph Wright, male, white, Farmer, age 50. He was born in Ohio, as were both of his parents.
2.1.4. 1870 Federal Census
On September 13, 1870, Joseph was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana11, as Joseph Wright, male, white, Farmer, age 33. The value of his real estate was $3000, and his personal estate was valued at $639. He was born in Ohio, and was a U.S. citizen.
2.1.5. 1860 Federal Census
On June 28, 1860, Joseph was enumerated as head of household in Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio12, as Joseph Wright, male, Farmer, age 22, born in Ohio.
2.1.6. 1850 Federal Census
On September 18, 1850, Joseph was enumerated in the John Wright household in Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio13, as Joseph Wright, age 12, male, born in Ohio. He had attended school within the year.
2.2. State Census Records
The State of Indiana conducted census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1931. These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.
No state census records in Ohio are 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 Wright farm.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
No draft record has yet to be located for Joseph. Searches in Brown County, Ohio, where he was residing in 1860 census have not yielded positive results.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by Joseph that would have made him eligible to receive a pension.
3.3. Service Records
No military service has been discovered for Joseph, though he would have been at the proper age to have served during the Civil War. No mention of Civil War service was made in his obituary, and there is no known tradition of Civil War service. How he managed to not serve during the war is a mystery that needs further research.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Madison County, Indiana, Brown County, Ohio and Schuyler County, Missouri to see what records mention Joseph. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps of Madison County, Indiana will need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that might be relevant for my search.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records to research for Joseph include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
Sources:
1. Joseph Wright household, 1900 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, ED 96, SD 8, sheet 22A, dwelling 411, family 445; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 386, page 39.
2. Ancestry.com. Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2015. Original data : Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900-2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana.
3. Ancestry.com. Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Original data : Missouri Marriage Records. Jefferson City, MO, USA: Missouri State Archives. Microfilm.
4. Joseph Wright - Dortha Palmer marriage license (1891), Madison County Clerk's Office, Anderson, Indiana, USA.
5. Ancestry.com. Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana.,Joseph Wright, 9-16-1919, Madison County, Indiana.
6. Joseph Wright obituary, Alexandria Times Tribune, Alexandria, Indiana, USA, September 16, 1919, page 1, page 1.
7. FindAGrave, Inc., FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com : accessed 14 November 2016), Joseph W. Wright memorial.
8. Joseph Wright household, 1910 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Twp., Madison Co., IN, ED 109, SD 8, sheet 2B, dwelling 40, family 40; National Archives micropublication T624, roll 364., Page 168.
9. Joseph Wright household, 1900 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Twp., Madison Co., IN, ED 96, SD 8, sheet 22A, dwelling 411, family 445; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 386., Page 39.
10. Joseph Wright household, 1880 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Twp., Madison Co., IN, ED 21, SD 3, Page 39, dwelling 329, family 330; National Archives micropublication T9, roll 293., Page 106.
11.Joseph Wright household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Twp., Madison Co., IN, Page 38, Alexandria P.O., dwelling 275, family 270; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 336., Page 210.
12. Joseph Wright household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Washington Twp., Brown Co., OH, Sardinia P.O., dwelling 360, family 360; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 938., Page 25.
13. John Wright household, 1850 U.S. census, population schedule, Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio, USA, dwelling 1555, family 1560; National Archives micropublication M432, roll 662.
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.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Scanning, Sorting & Purging
In addition to spending some time this week on my vacation doing some research, I've also used this opportunity to catch up on an ongoing project - the digitization of the piles of genealogy paperwork I've accumulated over the years.
I've been scanning everything and will be sorting and filing in digital folders so I will always have it at my fingertips. Additionally, having it digital will allow me to share the information with other researchers quickly and easily.
Today, I found myself scanning correspondence going back to 1987 !! Not only did I still have those letters and documents, in looking at them, I apparently hadn't extracted all the information into my database.
Once these newspaper scraps and photocopies of documents have been scanned, I have had to make the determination whether or not to keep or purge the documents. My guidelines have been - if it is a vital record copy, I keep it; if it is a photocopy from a book I am purging it. In addition, any printouts from census pages or other records that I know have been digitized at FamilySearch or Ancestry I am purging.
So far I've made it through a few boxes, with several more to go. The sad thing about having all of this information on paper is that I've found I've duplicated some efforts and likely paid for copies of information I already had.
In the end, this process will not only eliminate some of the piles of paper but will hopefully help me stay organized in my research.
Wednesday, November 09, 2016
Election 2016 : Justice at the Ballot Box
Well, the people have spoken and the contentious election of 2016 is over - Donald J. Trump will be the next President of the United States.
Since this blog details not only my search for my ancestors, but the nuggets of my daily life for my descendants, I thought I'd better drop a line or two about one of the sea change elections of my lifetime.
We voted early this year - Indiana has had early voting since 2012 and our county had Saturday voting the two Saturdays prior to election day. The wait was about 30 minutes at the courthouse. It seemed like the turnout was high.
In a non-Presidential election year, I usually in the first two or three people at the polls when they open at 6 a.m. I'm an early riser, so that doesn't present any problems. But this year, I knew I would be doing research at the Genealogy Center on election day, so we cast our votes early.
I voted for Donald J. Trump for President.
Trump represents a change from the status quo, an unconventional candidate who is not beholden to special interest groups. He defeated 16 other experienced Republican candidates in the primary, and in the general faced one of the most unpopular Democratic candidates, Hillary Clinton.
Trump also promises an agenda of "America First" which I feel this country needs after the last 8 years of a President who has weakened our position in the world. He has promised to re-negotiate the disasterous trade treaties and look at America's commitment around the world. This has really rubbed the establishment elites the wrong way - they fear their power slipping away. When you are attacked by not only the left but the right as well, you are probably doing something right.
While there's no need to go into all of the negatives for Clinton and the scandals and lack of justice by our own government's Department of Justice and F.B.I., as last night's results show - justice was delivered at the ballot box and we no longer have to deal with the Clintons.
Indiana polls close at 6 p.m. and per usual, was declared a Republican win rather quickly. We're a very "red" state, and one of the first ones called each election. It's the rest of the country that I worry about.
I stayed up watching the results come in until about 2 a.m. last night. At that time, Mr. Trump was leading and it appeared that he would be declared the President. The looks of shock on the faces of the media was precious. They just couldn't understand how their favorite candidate wasn't winning.
Throughout the campaign Trump highlighted the strong media biases which were confirmed by the Wikileaks emails. Since so many people only get their news from the networks or Fox/CNN, they are only receiving what those media outlets want you to know - and they only deal in soundbites and don't deal with the issues in any substantial way.
My Facebook feed today is full of people wringing their hands in fear of a Trump Presidency. I'm not sure what exactly they are afraid of - though I see things bandied about that Trump is a racist, homophobe, etc. He hasn't even been sworn into office and they are acting as if he will be rounding people up, comparing him to a Nazi, etc. The moment you start to do that against your political adversary, you loose the argument.
Time will tell what a President Trump will mean for our country, but I'm hopeful that America will be moving in the right direction.
I just hope that my other genealogy friends in the blogosphere and on FB will calm down and give the man a chance.
Since this blog details not only my search for my ancestors, but the nuggets of my daily life for my descendants, I thought I'd better drop a line or two about one of the sea change elections of my lifetime.
We voted early this year - Indiana has had early voting since 2012 and our county had Saturday voting the two Saturdays prior to election day. The wait was about 30 minutes at the courthouse. It seemed like the turnout was high.
In a non-Presidential election year, I usually in the first two or three people at the polls when they open at 6 a.m. I'm an early riser, so that doesn't present any problems. But this year, I knew I would be doing research at the Genealogy Center on election day, so we cast our votes early.
I voted for Donald J. Trump for President.
Trump represents a change from the status quo, an unconventional candidate who is not beholden to special interest groups. He defeated 16 other experienced Republican candidates in the primary, and in the general faced one of the most unpopular Democratic candidates, Hillary Clinton.
Trump also promises an agenda of "America First" which I feel this country needs after the last 8 years of a President who has weakened our position in the world. He has promised to re-negotiate the disasterous trade treaties and look at America's commitment around the world. This has really rubbed the establishment elites the wrong way - they fear their power slipping away. When you are attacked by not only the left but the right as well, you are probably doing something right.
While there's no need to go into all of the negatives for Clinton and the scandals and lack of justice by our own government's Department of Justice and F.B.I., as last night's results show - justice was delivered at the ballot box and we no longer have to deal with the Clintons.
Indiana polls close at 6 p.m. and per usual, was declared a Republican win rather quickly. We're a very "red" state, and one of the first ones called each election. It's the rest of the country that I worry about.
I stayed up watching the results come in until about 2 a.m. last night. At that time, Mr. Trump was leading and it appeared that he would be declared the President. The looks of shock on the faces of the media was precious. They just couldn't understand how their favorite candidate wasn't winning.
Throughout the campaign Trump highlighted the strong media biases which were confirmed by the Wikileaks emails. Since so many people only get their news from the networks or Fox/CNN, they are only receiving what those media outlets want you to know - and they only deal in soundbites and don't deal with the issues in any substantial way.
My Facebook feed today is full of people wringing their hands in fear of a Trump Presidency. I'm not sure what exactly they are afraid of - though I see things bandied about that Trump is a racist, homophobe, etc. He hasn't even been sworn into office and they are acting as if he will be rounding people up, comparing him to a Nazi, etc. The moment you start to do that against your political adversary, you loose the argument.
Time will tell what a President Trump will mean for our country, but I'm hopeful that America will be moving in the right direction.
I just hope that my other genealogy friends in the blogosphere and on FB will calm down and give the man a chance.
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Genealogy & Local History Fair : Indiana State Library
Yesterday, I drove to Indianapolis and attended the Genealogy & Local History Fair at the Indiana State Library. A native Hoosier, I had never made it down to the State Library - an impressive place that I'm already making plans to return to in order to do some research.
I hadn't heard of this Genealogy & Local History Fair before, and I'm glad that I came. Not only for the opportunities to learn from the speakers, but the chance to mingle with other genealogists and talk to the vendors/societies that were present. I picked up quite a few materials and applications for hereditary societies that I am eligible for membership.
The two speakers for the day were Jill Morelli and Ann Staley. Jill spoke on House Histories and Sanborn maps while Ann spoke on the Everyday Lives of our Ancestors and Using City Directories. Both of these speakers presented good research examples and keep me interested in their topics.
Though the majority of my ancestors seem to be rural farmers, there have been enough relatives that have lived in cities that I should be utilizing the resources of Sanborn maps and city directories more. Jill's talk on house histories has me thinking of researching my current house as well as the house that I grew up in, in order to find out more about the when it came into the families possession. Ann's talk on the lives of our ancestors and reminding us to put them into perspective with timelines gave me some ideas for how to knock down some brickwalls and learn what was going on in the world during the times my relatives were living.
I'm looking forward to continuing to branch out and attending as many conferences as I can to meet fellow researchers and learn more tips and tricks.
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