My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Henry WARDLAW, married on this date in 1836 in Brown County, Ohio to Mary L. PURDUM. Henry was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (NESBIT) WARDLAW, and the older brother of my Anna. Henry was born May 12, 1812 in Brown County, Ohio. Mary was born circa 1817 in Ohio. They lived out their lives in Brown County, Ohio, where Henry was a farmer. Henry died April 1, 1886 in Brown County, Ohio. They had a family of 7 children.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Susannah CHEW, married on this date in 1756 to Savil WILSON. Susannah was the daughter of Jeffrey and Amy (DRIVER) CHEW, and the older sister of my Jesse CHEW. Susannah was born in 1735 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. She died in 1789, probably in Gloucester County. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Judith PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1788. Judith was the daughter of Deacon John and Sally (JEWETT) PHILBRICK, and the younger sister of my Joel PHILBRICK. Judith died in October 1782. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Sarah Wilson LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1835 in Warren County, New Jersey. Sarah was the daughter of John and Sarah A. (WILSON) LAMBERTSON, and the older sister of my Carey W. LAMBERTSON. Sarah married on February 22, 1855 in Butler County, Ohio to John W. LYST. John was born February 14, 1831 in Fayette County, Ohio, the son of John W. and Nancy Agnes (________) LYST. They moved their family to Madison County, Indiana and had 10 children. Sarah died in 1881 in Madison County, Indiana and is buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Indiana.
My maternal grandfather, William Lee WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1919 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. William was the son of Virgil Lee and Edna Muriel (PIERCE) WRIGHT. William married on June 7, 1941 in Madison County, Indiana to Bonnie Mae LAMBERTSON, the daughter of Clemon Beals and June Kirk (DAVIS) LAMBERTSON. Bonnie was born February 18, 1924 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. William died July 9, 1973 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Tombstone Tuesday: John William and Ellen (King) Wright
My maternal 2nd-great grandparents, John William and Ellen (KING) WRIGHT, are buried in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
John William was born February 21, 1860 in Brown County, Ohio, the son of Joseph W. and Rebecca (HEATON) WRIGHT.
Ellen was born August 24, 1888 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana, the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHAW) KING.
John and Ellen were married on May 13, 1888 in Madison County, Indiana. They lived out their lives on the family farm in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.
Children of John and Ellen (KING) WRIGHT were:
- unnamed WRIGHT; the 1900 census lists Ellen as the mother of 3 children with 2 living
- Virgil Lee WRIGHT (1894-1972); married Edna Muriel PIERCE; 3 children
- Chester Arthur "Mike" WRIGHT (1896-1955); married Erma Violet HAYES: 1 child
- unnamed WRIGHT; the 1910 census lists Ellen as the mother of 4 children with 3 living
Advent Calendar - December 1 - Christmas Tree
Growing up, our family usually had an artificial Christmas tree, although I do remember the time when we tried to have a live tree. I believe that the mess and the cleanup it caused was the reason that we were back to an artificial tree the next year.
As an adult, in my family we've always had the artificial tree at Christmas. Starting out in my married life, I even used a tree or two that was 'recycled', ie. it had belonged to my grandparents or parents. Talk about a tree that had seen a better day. Those trees looked a bit like the old Charlie Brown tree by the time I was done with them.
Traditionally, we would put up our Christmas tree after Thanksgiving, though not necessarily right after the turkey was put away. Mother's birthday was in early December, and as I recall, the times the tree went up seemed to be closely tied to her birthday.
My brother, sister and I would help mom and dad put up the tree and decorations, and that is a tradition that continues at our house today. Somehow it seems better to make the tree decorating a family project.
As an adult, in my family we've always had the artificial tree at Christmas. Starting out in my married life, I even used a tree or two that was 'recycled', ie. it had belonged to my grandparents or parents. Talk about a tree that had seen a better day. Those trees looked a bit like the old Charlie Brown tree by the time I was done with them.
Traditionally, we would put up our Christmas tree after Thanksgiving, though not necessarily right after the turkey was put away. Mother's birthday was in early December, and as I recall, the times the tree went up seemed to be closely tied to her birthday.
My brother, sister and I would help mom and dad put up the tree and decorations, and that is a tradition that continues at our house today. Somehow it seems better to make the tree decorating a family project.
Christmas Tree, 2003 model
Monday, November 30, 2009
Family Milestones: November 30th
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Jeremiah PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1783. Jeremiah was the son of Deacon John and Sally (JEWETT) PHILBRICK, and the younger brother of my Joel PHILBRICK. Jeremiah married ________ EVANS. Jeremiah died October 20, 1842. Nothing further is known of his family at this time.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Sarah KIMMER, was born on this date in 1799. Sarah was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth KIMMER. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 7th-great grandfather, Seth PIERCE, was born on this date in 1716 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Seth was the son of Samuel and Abigail (JOHNSON) PIERCE. Seth married on November 10, 1743 to Elizabeth NYE, daughter of Ebenezer and Sarah (NEWCOMB) NYE. Elizabeth was born December 14, 1720 and died May 14, 1749 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut. Seth died on December 5, 1794. They had at least 4 children.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Sarah KIMMER, was born on this date in 1799. Sarah was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth KIMMER. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 7th-great grandfather, Seth PIERCE, was born on this date in 1716 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Seth was the son of Samuel and Abigail (JOHNSON) PIERCE. Seth married on November 10, 1743 to Elizabeth NYE, daughter of Ebenezer and Sarah (NEWCOMB) NYE. Elizabeth was born December 14, 1720 and died May 14, 1749 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut. Seth died on December 5, 1794. They had at least 4 children.
Chester Arthur Wright : World War I Draft Registration
Thanks to the folks at Ancestry.com, I now have a copy of the World War I Draft registration cards for my maternal great-granduncle, Chester Arthur WRIGHT. Known by his nickname of "Mike", he was the brother of my great-grandfather, Virgil Lee WRIGHT.
Mike was born October 18, 1896 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana. He was a farmer in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. He was married twice. His first marriage was March 5, 1920 in Madison County, Indiana to Erma Violet HAYES, daughter of John and Cora (REASON) HAYES. They had one daughter, Vivian June WRIGHT. Their marriage ended in divorce. Mike remarried in 1939 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana to Mayme LAWSON. Mike died June 20, 1955 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
At the time of World War I, Mike was living with his father, John William WRIGHT. In the 1920 census, he was still living at home, listed as a 23 year old single farmer.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Family Milestones: November 29th
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Susanna HALEY, married on this date in 1862 in Morrow County, Ohio to Alfred HALDERMAN. Susanna was the daughter of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY, and the younger sister of my George Washington HALEY. Susanna was born circa 1843 in Ohio, and Alfred was born circa 1844 in Ohio. They were living in 1870 in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio. Nothing further is known.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth MAXSON, married on this date to Jonathan WELLS. Elizabeth was the daughter of Joseph and Tacy (BURDICK) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Joseph MAXSON. Nothing further is known.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Thomas Hagerman GROENENDYKE, married on this date in 1827 in Fayette County, Indiana to Nancy MOFFETT. Thomas was the son of James and Johannah (ANTONIDES) GROENENDYKE, and the older brother of my Elias GROENENDYKE. Thomas was born January 18, 1808 in New Jersey. Nancy was born July 1, 1811. After their marriage they lived in Fayette, Delaware and Wayne Counties, Indiana. Thomas died September 24, 1875. Nancy died May 7, 1894. They had 3 children.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth MAXSON, married on this date to Jonathan WELLS. Elizabeth was the daughter of Joseph and Tacy (BURDICK) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Joseph MAXSON. Nothing further is known.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Thomas Hagerman GROENENDYKE, married on this date in 1827 in Fayette County, Indiana to Nancy MOFFETT. Thomas was the son of James and Johannah (ANTONIDES) GROENENDYKE, and the older brother of my Elias GROENENDYKE. Thomas was born January 18, 1808 in New Jersey. Nancy was born July 1, 1811. After their marriage they lived in Fayette, Delaware and Wayne Counties, Indiana. Thomas died September 24, 1875. Nancy died May 7, 1894. They had 3 children.
Genealogy is Like Love
Genealogy is like love - it is nothing until you give it away.
The reason for this blog, for doing genealogy in general, is to share with others. Whether they are family members, future generations or as of yet unknown cousins, I want to be able to share and learn from my family history. As a rule, the genealogical community shares my beliefs that family information is best shared and not hoarded.
Which is why I was pleased this Thanksgiving weekend to be able to help, in some small part, in spreading the love of genealogy. Thanks to Facebook, I was contacted by a gentleman who had found one of my posts on the particular family and contacted me. While he was not related to this family, he had been helping a friend trace their family and had come up against a brick wall, and wanted to know if I could help. Sharing my phone number, we soon were chatting over the phone and I was able to fill in some blanks, and later sent emails with the missing information for his friend.
The reason this friend was having so much difficulty in getting beyond her grandfather was due to a change in the family surname. This slight change in the surname occurred shortly after a family scandal involving a murder/suicide. As most family scandals go, this one was a pretty big one. When I was first told of the murder/suicide by another researcher several years ago, that particular researcher advised that the facts of the murder/suicide were unknown in the current generation and unspoken by earlier generations. Mind you, this event took place in 1896! Over 100 years later, and there were still those who would want to "hide" the truth in order to "protect" someone. Just who they would be protecting was not clear.
In all my years of researching my family, I have found several of these "scandals" in the family. Many that would have been scandalous in their time are simply ho-hum today. The facts are stubborn things, particularly in a genealogy. No matter how unpleasant, we have a duty to record the facts as they occurred. If someone reads my blog and wants to judge me for the supposed failings of my ancestors, there is nothing I can do about it. Besides, the divorces, suicides, arrests, etc. are what make the newspapers. Without these sensational stories, what would the genealogist have to report about?
Funny thing is, non-genealogists who gather at family reunions, etc. want to know about the famous and infamous ancestors and the interesting facts about their lives. The ancestor who always paid his taxes, loved his family and worked hard all his life, yet left few records gets a short shrift to the ne'er-do-well relative who is in and out of jail, married four times and dies in a bar room brawl. People are people, and our ancestors were no different. To try to sugar coat the truth and protect the innocent of today from the embarrassing actions of someone you share DNA with that occurred over 100 years ago seems an exercise in futility to me.
I am no more responsible for the actions or lack of actions of my ancestors than I am for my next door neighbor.
Share those family stories and facts so that the truth is not lost to future generations, no matter how unpleasant. Besides, the dead cannot be embarrassed, only the living.
The reason for this blog, for doing genealogy in general, is to share with others. Whether they are family members, future generations or as of yet unknown cousins, I want to be able to share and learn from my family history. As a rule, the genealogical community shares my beliefs that family information is best shared and not hoarded.
Which is why I was pleased this Thanksgiving weekend to be able to help, in some small part, in spreading the love of genealogy. Thanks to Facebook, I was contacted by a gentleman who had found one of my posts on the particular family and contacted me. While he was not related to this family, he had been helping a friend trace their family and had come up against a brick wall, and wanted to know if I could help. Sharing my phone number, we soon were chatting over the phone and I was able to fill in some blanks, and later sent emails with the missing information for his friend.
The reason this friend was having so much difficulty in getting beyond her grandfather was due to a change in the family surname. This slight change in the surname occurred shortly after a family scandal involving a murder/suicide. As most family scandals go, this one was a pretty big one. When I was first told of the murder/suicide by another researcher several years ago, that particular researcher advised that the facts of the murder/suicide were unknown in the current generation and unspoken by earlier generations. Mind you, this event took place in 1896! Over 100 years later, and there were still those who would want to "hide" the truth in order to "protect" someone. Just who they would be protecting was not clear.
In all my years of researching my family, I have found several of these "scandals" in the family. Many that would have been scandalous in their time are simply ho-hum today. The facts are stubborn things, particularly in a genealogy. No matter how unpleasant, we have a duty to record the facts as they occurred. If someone reads my blog and wants to judge me for the supposed failings of my ancestors, there is nothing I can do about it. Besides, the divorces, suicides, arrests, etc. are what make the newspapers. Without these sensational stories, what would the genealogist have to report about?
Funny thing is, non-genealogists who gather at family reunions, etc. want to know about the famous and infamous ancestors and the interesting facts about their lives. The ancestor who always paid his taxes, loved his family and worked hard all his life, yet left few records gets a short shrift to the ne'er-do-well relative who is in and out of jail, married four times and dies in a bar room brawl. People are people, and our ancestors were no different. To try to sugar coat the truth and protect the innocent of today from the embarrassing actions of someone you share DNA with that occurred over 100 years ago seems an exercise in futility to me.
I am no more responsible for the actions or lack of actions of my ancestors than I am for my next door neighbor.
Share those family stories and facts so that the truth is not lost to future generations, no matter how unpleasant. Besides, the dead cannot be embarrassed, only the living.
Marriage: Galen Miller to Mary Annettie Haley
My paternal greataunt, Mary Annettie HALEY and Galen H. MILLER were married on August 23, 1917 in Jay County, Indiana.
Mary was born August 23, 1895 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Eli Weldon and Cora Belle (METZNER) HALEY. Galen was born November 11, 1894 in Jay County, Indiana, the son of George and Marietta (HEARN) MILLER.
Galen was a farmer and grocer in New Corydon, Portland and Muncie. He died July 6, 1973 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. Mary died December 4, 1987. Both are buried in the Elm Ridge Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Family Milestones: November 28th
My paternal great-granduncle, Blaine Pearl WEHRLY, married on this date in 1909 to Ermina Gladys ASHCRAFT in Jay County, Indiana. Blaine was the son of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, and the younger brother of my Barbara Isabel WEHRLY. Blaine was born August 31, 1884 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. Ermina was born March 5, 1889 in Wabash Township, Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of William Stevenson and Blanche Bertha (LEWIS) ASHCRAFT. In 1930 census they were living in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Need further research after 1930.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Magdalena ERB, married on this date in 1780 to David BRICKER. Magdalena was the daughter of Jacob and Magdalena (SCHWARTZ) ERB, and the older sister of my Barbara ERB. I do not know if she was born in Switzerland or in Pennsylvania. Magdalena and David had at least 5 children, but nothing further is known.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, John Stevens LEMASTERS, married on this date in 1881 to Sarah I. WILSON in Jay County, Indiana. John was the son of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS, and the younger brother of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS Jr. John was born April 22, 1855 in Jay County, Indiana. Sarah was born September 1859 in Indiana. They raised a family in St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. I have nothing further on them past the 1920 census.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Mary S. LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1863 to Samuel SNIVELY in Butler County, Ohio. Mary was the daughter of John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON, and the older sister of my Carey W. LAMBERTSON. Mary was born December 25, 1840 in Franklin County, Indiana. Samuel was born August 1842 in Ohio. After their marriage they resided Butler County, Ohio and Madison County, Indiana. Further research needs to be done to determine their dates of death.
My maternal 7th-great grandfather, Samuel HEATON, was born on this date in 1681 in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Samuel was the son of Nathaniel HEATON. He married December 10, 1706 in Wrentham, Massachusetts to Susan HAWES. They had at least 9 children. Samuel died between 1735 and 1737.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Magdalena ERB, married on this date in 1780 to David BRICKER. Magdalena was the daughter of Jacob and Magdalena (SCHWARTZ) ERB, and the older sister of my Barbara ERB. I do not know if she was born in Switzerland or in Pennsylvania. Magdalena and David had at least 5 children, but nothing further is known.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, John Stevens LEMASTERS, married on this date in 1881 to Sarah I. WILSON in Jay County, Indiana. John was the son of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS, and the younger brother of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS Jr. John was born April 22, 1855 in Jay County, Indiana. Sarah was born September 1859 in Indiana. They raised a family in St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. I have nothing further on them past the 1920 census.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Mary S. LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1863 to Samuel SNIVELY in Butler County, Ohio. Mary was the daughter of John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON, and the older sister of my Carey W. LAMBERTSON. Mary was born December 25, 1840 in Franklin County, Indiana. Samuel was born August 1842 in Ohio. After their marriage they resided Butler County, Ohio and Madison County, Indiana. Further research needs to be done to determine their dates of death.
My maternal 7th-great grandfather, Samuel HEATON, was born on this date in 1681 in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Samuel was the son of Nathaniel HEATON. He married December 10, 1706 in Wrentham, Massachusetts to Susan HAWES. They had at least 9 children. Samuel died between 1735 and 1737.
Surname Saturday: Pefley
The PEFLEY surname is Eileen's maternal line. The surname has Swiss origins and is spelled a number of ways, a common variant is PEFFLEY.
Stories and History:
Ahnentafel # 384: Nicholas PEFFLEY (c1700-c1748), the immigrant. Nicholas was born circa 1700 in Palatine and emigrated to Pennsylvania. Nicholas was married to Barbara BARN. They had 5 children together. Nicholas died circa 1748 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Ahnentafel # 192: Jacob PEFLEY (c1724-c1778). Jacob was born circa 1724 in Germany and emigrated to Pennsylvania. Jacob was married to Esther ________. They had 5 children together. Jacob died circa 1778 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Ahnentafel # 96: Henry PEFLEY (c1770-1842). Henry was born circa 1770 in Bethel Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Henry married Susannah BORNDRAGAR. Susannah was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Andrew and Susannah (________) BORNDRAGAR. They had 10 children and lived in Botetourt and Roanoke County, Virginia. Henry died in 1842 in Salem, Roanoke County, Virginia.
Ahnentafel # 48: Solomon PEFLEY (1798-1879). Solomon was born January 10, 1798 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Solomon married Frances ROOF before 1823 in Botetourt County, Virginia. They had 7 children. Frances was born in Botetourt County, Virginia and died 1840 in Preble County, Ohio. Solomon remarried after 1840 to Hannah HOOVER. They moved to Wabash County, Indiana, where Solomon died June 9, 1879.
Ahnentafel # 24: Thomas Jefferson PEFLEY (1840-1935). Thomas was born May 24, 1840 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio. Thomas married September 17, 1863 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana to Ruth Anne DUFFEY, daughter of Daniel and Susanna (FREESE) DUFFEY. Ruth was born November 17, 1847 in Hocking County, Ohio. They had 3 children. Thomas was a veteran of the Civil War. Thomas died February 9, 1935 in Dana, Jackson County, Indiana. Ruth died January 9, 1942 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 12: Albert Duffey PEFLEY (1867-1964). Albert was born January 12, 1867 in Wabash County, Indiana. Albert married October 9, 1898 in Culver, Marshall County, Indiana to Sarah May PEEPLES, daughter of George and Katherine (McMILLEN) PEEPLES. Sarah was born May 3, 1870 in Maxinkuckee, Marshall County, Indiana. They had 4 children. Albert died April 20, 1964 in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana. Sarah died April 3, 1932 in Argos, Marshall County, Indiana.
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Stories and History:
Ahnentafel # 384: Nicholas PEFFLEY (c1700-c1748), the immigrant. Nicholas was born circa 1700 in Palatine and emigrated to Pennsylvania. Nicholas was married to Barbara BARN. They had 5 children together. Nicholas died circa 1748 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Ahnentafel # 192: Jacob PEFLEY (c1724-c1778). Jacob was born circa 1724 in Germany and emigrated to Pennsylvania. Jacob was married to Esther ________. They had 5 children together. Jacob died circa 1778 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Ahnentafel # 96: Henry PEFLEY (c1770-1842). Henry was born circa 1770 in Bethel Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Henry married Susannah BORNDRAGAR. Susannah was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Andrew and Susannah (________) BORNDRAGAR. They had 10 children and lived in Botetourt and Roanoke County, Virginia. Henry died in 1842 in Salem, Roanoke County, Virginia.
Ahnentafel # 48: Solomon PEFLEY (1798-1879). Solomon was born January 10, 1798 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Solomon married Frances ROOF before 1823 in Botetourt County, Virginia. They had 7 children. Frances was born in Botetourt County, Virginia and died 1840 in Preble County, Ohio. Solomon remarried after 1840 to Hannah HOOVER. They moved to Wabash County, Indiana, where Solomon died June 9, 1879.
Ahnentafel # 24: Thomas Jefferson PEFLEY (1840-1935). Thomas was born May 24, 1840 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio. Thomas married September 17, 1863 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana to Ruth Anne DUFFEY, daughter of Daniel and Susanna (FREESE) DUFFEY. Ruth was born November 17, 1847 in Hocking County, Ohio. They had 3 children. Thomas was a veteran of the Civil War. Thomas died February 9, 1935 in Dana, Jackson County, Indiana. Ruth died January 9, 1942 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 12: Albert Duffey PEFLEY (1867-1964). Albert was born January 12, 1867 in Wabash County, Indiana. Albert married October 9, 1898 in Culver, Marshall County, Indiana to Sarah May PEEPLES, daughter of George and Katherine (McMILLEN) PEEPLES. Sarah was born May 3, 1870 in Maxinkuckee, Marshall County, Indiana. They had 4 children. Albert died April 20, 1964 in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana. Sarah died April 3, 1932 in Argos, Marshall County, Indiana.
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Obituary: Luman Cooper LeMasters (1867-1933)
Source: The Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, February 13, 1933, page 1
WELL KNOWN FARMER DIES
Cooper LeMaster Expires Saturday Night at Home Near Salamonia
In failing health for four years and seriously ill the past four months, Cooper LeMaster, 65, died Saturday night at 8 o'clock at his farm home, one mile southeast of Salamonia.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from the Salamonia Methodist church in charge of Rev. Ewart Talley, pastor. Burial in the Salamonia cemetery. The body was returned to the home yesterday afternoon from the Williamson Shadow Lawn funeral home where it had been taken for burial preparation.
Mr. LeMaster was born May 27, 1867, in Madison township, the son of Walker and Mary K. (Chew) LeMaster, both deceased. He was married November 13, 1866, to Barbara Isabelle Wehrly, who died February 7, 1930. For years he was a rural mail carrier out of the Salamonia postoffice.
Twelve children survive, they being Clarence, Chesley, Gerald and Ord of Salamonia; Bertha, wife of Russell Hercules, of Richmond; Floyd of Portland; Stanley and Freda, wife of Orville LaFollette of Akron, Ohio; Dorothy, wife of Charles Hunt of Richmond; John of Oakville, Ind.; Mary Ollie and Elvin Cooper at home.
The following brothers and sisters survive: Arthur of Portland, Mrs. Elsie Atkinson of Sidney, Ohio, Maude, wife of Senator Phillips of David City, Neb.; Edith, wife of Henry Meinholtz of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Beulah, wife of Lin Rockwell of Ft. Recovery; Dr. Ord O. and Dr. Vern LeMaster of Sidney, Ohio. There are 29 grandchildren. One sister and two brothers are deceased.
Comment: Luman was my paternal great-grandfather. The surname is spelled interchangeably as LeMasters or LeMaster in the records.
WELL KNOWN FARMER DIES
Cooper LeMaster Expires Saturday Night at Home Near Salamonia
In failing health for four years and seriously ill the past four months, Cooper LeMaster, 65, died Saturday night at 8 o'clock at his farm home, one mile southeast of Salamonia.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from the Salamonia Methodist church in charge of Rev. Ewart Talley, pastor. Burial in the Salamonia cemetery. The body was returned to the home yesterday afternoon from the Williamson Shadow Lawn funeral home where it had been taken for burial preparation.
Mr. LeMaster was born May 27, 1867, in Madison township, the son of Walker and Mary K. (Chew) LeMaster, both deceased. He was married November 13, 1866, to Barbara Isabelle Wehrly, who died February 7, 1930. For years he was a rural mail carrier out of the Salamonia postoffice.
Twelve children survive, they being Clarence, Chesley, Gerald and Ord of Salamonia; Bertha, wife of Russell Hercules, of Richmond; Floyd of Portland; Stanley and Freda, wife of Orville LaFollette of Akron, Ohio; Dorothy, wife of Charles Hunt of Richmond; John of Oakville, Ind.; Mary Ollie and Elvin Cooper at home.
The following brothers and sisters survive: Arthur of Portland, Mrs. Elsie Atkinson of Sidney, Ohio, Maude, wife of Senator Phillips of David City, Neb.; Edith, wife of Henry Meinholtz of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Beulah, wife of Lin Rockwell of Ft. Recovery; Dr. Ord O. and Dr. Vern LeMaster of Sidney, Ohio. There are 29 grandchildren. One sister and two brothers are deceased.
Comment: Luman was my paternal great-grandfather. The surname is spelled interchangeably as LeMasters or LeMaster in the records.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Family Milestones: November 27th
My paternal great-grandaunt, Beulah Sarah LEMASTERS, married Lynn Lumas ROCKWELL on this date in 1888 in Jay County, Indiana. Beulah was the daughter of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LEMASTERS, and the older sister of my Luman Cooper LEMASTERS. Beulah was born September 9, 1866 in Jay County, Indiana. Lynn was born September 15, 1865 in Pennsylvania. They lived in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana and had 4 children. Lynn died December 25, 1949 in Jay County, Indiana and Beulah died July 16, 1940 in Ft. Recovery, Mercer County, Ohio. Both are buried in the Grand View section of Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Lucinda PIERCE, married Thomas WELCH on this date in 1788. Lucinda was the daughter of Seth and Bethia (FIELD) PIERCE, and the older sister of my Gordon PIERCE. They raised 11 children. Lucinda was born September 14, 1769. Thomas was born February 17, 1757. Lucinda died January 25, 1854 in Enfield, Connecticut. Thomas died March 20, 1832. Nothing further is known.
My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth WARDLAW was born on this date in 1818 in Brown County, Ohio. Elizabeth was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (NESBIT) WARDLAW, and the younger sister of my Anna WARDLAW. Elizabeth married John R. BOYD on February 14, 1838 in Brown County, Ohio. Elizabeth died in Iowa. Nothing further is known.
My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Ethel Mabel BEALS was born on this date in 1885 in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska. Ethel was the daughter of Nathan Thomas and Elizabeth Caroline (POE) BEALS, and the younger sister of my Pearl May BEALS. Ethel died February 11, 1900 in Hamilton County, Indiana.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Lucinda PIERCE, married Thomas WELCH on this date in 1788. Lucinda was the daughter of Seth and Bethia (FIELD) PIERCE, and the older sister of my Gordon PIERCE. They raised 11 children. Lucinda was born September 14, 1769. Thomas was born February 17, 1757. Lucinda died January 25, 1854 in Enfield, Connecticut. Thomas died March 20, 1832. Nothing further is known.
My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth WARDLAW was born on this date in 1818 in Brown County, Ohio. Elizabeth was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (NESBIT) WARDLAW, and the younger sister of my Anna WARDLAW. Elizabeth married John R. BOYD on February 14, 1838 in Brown County, Ohio. Elizabeth died in Iowa. Nothing further is known.
My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Ethel Mabel BEALS was born on this date in 1885 in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska. Ethel was the daughter of Nathan Thomas and Elizabeth Caroline (POE) BEALS, and the younger sister of my Pearl May BEALS. Ethel died February 11, 1900 in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Obituary: Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley (1868-1955)
Source: The Commercial-Review, Portland, Indiana, April 29, 1955, page 1
Mrs. Cora B. Haley Dies On Thursday; Funeral On Sunday
Mrs. Cora Belle Haley, 86, lifelong resident of Jay County, died Thursday at 6:40 p.m. at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Stuber, in Madison Twp., following an extended illness.
The body was removed to the Baird Funeral Home, where friends may call until the hour of the service. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Mt. Zion EUB Church, in charge of Rev. George Gocker, with interment in Mt. Zion cemetery.
Mrs. Haley was born in Wayne Twp., on Aug. 21, 1868, the daughter of Adam and Clara (Moulton) Metzner. She was married July 21, 1888, to Eli W. Haley, who survives, with five daughters: Mrs. Clarence Stuber, with whom she made her home for the past six years; Mrs. Galen Miller, of Muncie; Mrs. E.C. Kunce, of Lawrenceville, Illinois; Mrs. Waymon Thornburg, and Mrs. Ord Lemaster, of Portland; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Two children and two brothers are deceased. Mrs. Haley was a member of the Mt. Zion EUB church for many years.
Comment: Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley was my paternal great-grandmother.
Mrs. Cora B. Haley Dies On Thursday; Funeral On Sunday
Mrs. Cora Belle Haley, 86, lifelong resident of Jay County, died Thursday at 6:40 p.m. at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Stuber, in Madison Twp., following an extended illness.
The body was removed to the Baird Funeral Home, where friends may call until the hour of the service. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Mt. Zion EUB Church, in charge of Rev. George Gocker, with interment in Mt. Zion cemetery.
Mrs. Haley was born in Wayne Twp., on Aug. 21, 1868, the daughter of Adam and Clara (Moulton) Metzner. She was married July 21, 1888, to Eli W. Haley, who survives, with five daughters: Mrs. Clarence Stuber, with whom she made her home for the past six years; Mrs. Galen Miller, of Muncie; Mrs. E.C. Kunce, of Lawrenceville, Illinois; Mrs. Waymon Thornburg, and Mrs. Ord Lemaster, of Portland; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Two children and two brothers are deceased. Mrs. Haley was a member of the Mt. Zion EUB church for many years.
Comment: Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley was my paternal great-grandmother.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Family Milestones: November 25th
My maternal great aunt and uncle, Harold Wayne LAMBERTSON and Martha Marie PHILLIPS, were married on this date in 1939 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Harold was the son of Clemon Beals and June Kirk (GILLILAND) LAMBERTSON, and the older brother of my grandmother Bonnie Mae LAMBERTSON. Harold was born on September 14, 1918 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Martha was born on February 22, 1920 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 5th-great aunt, Frances PUTMAN, married James WATSON on this date in 1851 in Brown County, Indiana. Frances was the daughter of James and Elizabeth (KENDRICK) PUTMAN, and the younger sister to my Mary PUTMAN. Frances was born circa 1805. She had previously been married to Benjamin BOTTS and Alexander CLEVELAND. Nothing further is known.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Adam YOUNG, was born on this date in 1798 in Berkeley County, Virginia. Adam was the son of Charles and Catherine Elizabeth (KINT) YOUNG, and the younger brother of my Phillip YOUNG. Adam married Sarah CRUM in 1818 and resided in Shelby County, Ohio. Sarah was born in 1797, the daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth (________) CRUM. Adam died March 20, 1871 in Shelby County, Ohio and Sarah died March 1865 in Shelby County, Ohio.
My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Rev. Jesse CHEW, was born on this date in 1738 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Jesse was the son of Jeffrey and Amy (DRIVER) CHEW. Jesse married October 21, 1760 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mary RICHARDS. Mary was born December 18, 1738 in New Jersey, the daughter of John and Mary (________) RICHARDS. Jesse was a Methodist circuit rider, and a loyalist during the Revolutionary War. Jesse died January 31, 1812 in Gloucester County, New Jersey and Mary died May 7, 1816 in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
My maternal 5th-great aunt, Frances PUTMAN, married James WATSON on this date in 1851 in Brown County, Indiana. Frances was the daughter of James and Elizabeth (KENDRICK) PUTMAN, and the younger sister to my Mary PUTMAN. Frances was born circa 1805. She had previously been married to Benjamin BOTTS and Alexander CLEVELAND. Nothing further is known.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Adam YOUNG, was born on this date in 1798 in Berkeley County, Virginia. Adam was the son of Charles and Catherine Elizabeth (KINT) YOUNG, and the younger brother of my Phillip YOUNG. Adam married Sarah CRUM in 1818 and resided in Shelby County, Ohio. Sarah was born in 1797, the daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth (________) CRUM. Adam died March 20, 1871 in Shelby County, Ohio and Sarah died March 1865 in Shelby County, Ohio.
My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Rev. Jesse CHEW, was born on this date in 1738 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Jesse was the son of Jeffrey and Amy (DRIVER) CHEW. Jesse married October 21, 1760 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mary RICHARDS. Mary was born December 18, 1738 in New Jersey, the daughter of John and Mary (________) RICHARDS. Jesse was a Methodist circuit rider, and a loyalist during the Revolutionary War. Jesse died January 31, 1812 in Gloucester County, New Jersey and Mary died May 7, 1816 in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
(Not so) Wordless Wednesday: Outhouse
Here's a reminder from a bygone era - the outhouse. This photograph is from the outhouse at the home in Portland, Indiana where my father grew up at 1107 West Water Street.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Family Milestones: November 24th
My paternal granduncle, Gerald Walker LEMASTERS, married on this date in 1929 to Pearl Lovina SMITH. Gerald was born January 15, 1896 in Jay County, Indiana, and was the older brother to my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. Pearl was born April 23, 1894 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Samuel E. and Mary E. (BIBLER) SMITH. They lived in Penn Township, Jay County, Indiana. Gerald died May 1987 and Pearl in 1984. Both are buried at the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Charity MILLS, married on this date in 1810 to John GWIN. The Mills family were Quakers, and this date has not been verified as being in the correct format in my database. Charity birth is recorded as occurring in 1789-11mo-14d, the daughter of Aaron and Charity (MENDENHALL) MILLS. I have no information on John GWIN's parentage. The Mills family were members of the Deep River Monthly Meeting in North Carolina, and further research is needed.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Nathan CHEW, was born on this date in 1796 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Nathan was the son of Nathaniel and Sarah (SPRINGER) CHEW. Nathan married Sarah WARD on March 11, 1819. He died July 28, 1890. Nothing further is known.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Charity MILLS, married on this date in 1810 to John GWIN. The Mills family were Quakers, and this date has not been verified as being in the correct format in my database. Charity birth is recorded as occurring in 1789-11mo-14d, the daughter of Aaron and Charity (MENDENHALL) MILLS. I have no information on John GWIN's parentage. The Mills family were members of the Deep River Monthly Meeting in North Carolina, and further research is needed.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Nathan CHEW, was born on this date in 1796 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Nathan was the son of Nathaniel and Sarah (SPRINGER) CHEW. Nathan married Sarah WARD on March 11, 1819. He died July 28, 1890. Nothing further is known.
Tombstone Tuesday: John and Catherine (Young) Metzner
My paternal 3rd-great grandparents, John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
John was born October 2, 1805 in Saxony, the son of Jasper and Hannah (REISENBURG) METZNER.
Catherine was born July 18, 1819 in France, the daughter of Nicholas and Salome (________) YOUNG.
John and Catherine were married on November 4, 1839 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio. John and his family had emigrated to the United States in 1838. I do not know when the Young family emigrated from Alsace to the United States.
John and Catherine lived out their lives in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana where John farmed. They moved there from Licking County, Ohio circa 1850.
John died on January 10, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana and Catherine followed him on June 22, 1910 in Jay County.
Children of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER are:
- John Adam METZNER (1840-1895); married Clara MOULTON; 4 children
- Henry METZNER (1842-1842)
- William F. METZNER (1844-1929); married Mary Ann HALEY; 8 children
- George W. METZNER (1847-1869); married Elizabeth ________
- Louis Napoleon METZNER (1848-1900); married Henrietta WEAVER; 4 children
- Caroline H. METZNER (1852-aft1880); married James W. HUSTON; 1 child
- Catherine E. METZNER (1853-1943); married George STOLZ; 1 child
- Wesley T. METZNER (1855-aft1930); married Mary Emma ROSER; 4 children
- Samantha E. METZNER (1857-aft1880); married James ORCUTT; 1 child
- Martha J. METZNER (1859-1861)
- Mary A. METZNER (1862-aft1920); married Harvey A. HUEY
Monday, November 23, 2009
Family Milestones: November 23rd
My paternal 7th-great grandparents, Jacob STICKEL and Maria SCHWARTZ, were married on this date in 1734 in Egenhausen Wuerttemberg. Jacob was baptised August 9, 1708 in Egenhausen, the son of Christoph and Anna (BRAUN) STICKEL. Maria was born November 23, 1713 in Egenhausen, the illegitimate daughter of Martin ________ and Magdalena SCHWARTZ. They emigrated to York County, Pennsylvania where they lived in Warrington Township. Further research needs to be completed to obtain their dates of death and burial information.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Johannis ANTONIDES, married on this date in 1761 to Sarah VAN DORN. Johannis was baptised June 24, 1733, the son of Johannis and Johanna (KOUWENHOVEN) ANTONIDES. Sarah's parentage is unknown. They had a family of at least 5 children. Johannis died in 1797. Nothing further is known.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, John SUTTON, married on this date in 1807 in Harrison County, Virginia to Rachel DAVIS. John was born October 20, 1785 in New Jersey, the son of Cornelius and Elizabeth (APPLEGATE) SUTTON. Rachel's parentage is unknown. They had at least one son. John died March 3, 1869 near Quincy, Logan County, Ohio. Nothing further is known.
My maternal 5th-great grandfather, Samuel WARDLAW, was born on this date in 1773 in Augusta County, Virginia. Samuel was the son of Robert and Janet (DOWNEY) WARDLAW. Samuel married before 1800 in Rockbridge County, Virginia to Elizabeth NESBIT. Elizabeth was born circa 1776 in Virginia, the daughter of Samuel and Mary (BERRY) NESBIT. They moved thier family into the Northwest Territory, settling in what was Clermont County, Ohio and later became Brown County, Ohio. Samuel died May 6, 1848 in Brown County, Ohio, and Elizabeth died after the 1850 census.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Johannis ANTONIDES, married on this date in 1761 to Sarah VAN DORN. Johannis was baptised June 24, 1733, the son of Johannis and Johanna (KOUWENHOVEN) ANTONIDES. Sarah's parentage is unknown. They had a family of at least 5 children. Johannis died in 1797. Nothing further is known.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, John SUTTON, married on this date in 1807 in Harrison County, Virginia to Rachel DAVIS. John was born October 20, 1785 in New Jersey, the son of Cornelius and Elizabeth (APPLEGATE) SUTTON. Rachel's parentage is unknown. They had at least one son. John died March 3, 1869 near Quincy, Logan County, Ohio. Nothing further is known.
My maternal 5th-great grandfather, Samuel WARDLAW, was born on this date in 1773 in Augusta County, Virginia. Samuel was the son of Robert and Janet (DOWNEY) WARDLAW. Samuel married before 1800 in Rockbridge County, Virginia to Elizabeth NESBIT. Elizabeth was born circa 1776 in Virginia, the daughter of Samuel and Mary (BERRY) NESBIT. They moved thier family into the Northwest Territory, settling in what was Clermont County, Ohio and later became Brown County, Ohio. Samuel died May 6, 1848 in Brown County, Ohio, and Elizabeth died after the 1850 census.
Mary Keziah (Chew) Lemasters (1847-1927)
Mary Keziah (CHEW) LEMASTERS was my paternal 2nd-great grandmother. The CHEW surname is of English origin.
The following facts about Mary's life are known:
Ahnentafel # 34: Dr. Ezekiel Cooper CHEW (1822-1888); Gloucester Co., NJ>St. Joseph's Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 68: Rev. Nathaniel CHEW (1786-1866); Gloucester Co., NJ>Mahaska Co., IA
Ahnentafel # 136: Nathaniel CHEW (1765-1841); Gloucester Co., NJ
Ahnentafel # 272: Rev. Jesse CHEW (1738-1812); Gloucester Co., NJ
Ahnentafel # 544: Jeffrey CHEW (1714-1774); Gloucester Co., NJ
Ahnentafel # 1088: Nathanel CHEW (c1678-1731); Flushing, NY>Gloucester Co., NJ
Ahnentafel # 2176: Richard CHEW (c1655-1726); Flushing, NY>Gloucester Co., NJ
Ahnentafel # 4352: John CHEW (1616-1672); England>Flushing, NYC
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The following facts about Mary's life are known:
- Birth: She was born February 13, 1847 in Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey, the daughter of Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW.
- Census: 1860 - she appears in the Ezekiel Chew household in Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio.
- Marriage: She married Luman Walker LEMASTERS Jr. on October 2, 1864 in Versailles, Darke County, Ohio.
- Census: 1900 - she appears in the Luman LEMASTERS household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.
- Census: 1910 - she appears in the Luman LEMASTERS household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.
- Census: 1920 - she appears in the Luman LEMASTERS household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana
- Death: She died February 22, 1927 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana
- Burial : She is buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana
- Obituary: Her obituary appeared in The Commercial-Review of Portland, Indiana on February 22, 1927.
- Census: need to locate her in the 1850 census, should be in the Ezekiel Chew household in New Jersey or Ohio
- Census: need to locate her in the 1870 census, should be in the Luman Lemasters household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana
- Census: need to locate her in the 1880 census, should be in the Luman Lemasters household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.
- Death: Need to locate a copy of her death certificate from the Jay County, Indiana Health Department
Ahnentafel # 34: Dr. Ezekiel Cooper CHEW (1822-1888); Gloucester Co., NJ>St. Joseph's Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 68: Rev. Nathaniel CHEW (1786-1866); Gloucester Co., NJ>Mahaska Co., IA
Ahnentafel # 136: Nathaniel CHEW (1765-1841); Gloucester Co., NJ
Ahnentafel # 272: Rev. Jesse CHEW (1738-1812); Gloucester Co., NJ
Ahnentafel # 544: Jeffrey CHEW (1714-1774); Gloucester Co., NJ
Ahnentafel # 1088: Nathanel CHEW (c1678-1731); Flushing, NY>Gloucester Co., NJ
Ahnentafel # 2176: Richard CHEW (c1655-1726); Flushing, NY>Gloucester Co., NJ
Ahnentafel # 4352: John CHEW (1616-1672); England>Flushing, NYC
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Marriage: Luman Cooper LeMasters to Barbara Isabel Wehrly
My paternal great-grandparents, Luman Cooper LEMASTERS and Barbara Isabel WEHRLY were married November 13, 1886 in Jay County, Indiana. Notice in the record that her surname is spelled multiple ways, WEHRLEY and WHERLY.
Luman was born May 27, 1867 in Jay County, Indiana, the son of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LEMASTERS Jr. Barbara was born March 14, 1869 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY.
They lived out their lives Salamonia, Madison Township, where Luman was a farmer and mail carrier.
Luman died February 10, 1933 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana and Barbara died February 6, 1930 in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana. Both are buried at the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
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