My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Judith MAXSON, married on this date in 1740 in Westerly, Rhode Island to James DAVIS. Judith was the daughter of Joseph and Bethia (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Ephraim MAXSON. Judith was born September 17, 1720. James was born in 1720, the son of William and Elizabeth (PAVIOR) DAVIS. They had 7 children. James died September 11, 1777. Judith died in 1778.
My paternal 7th-great grandfather, Jeffrey CHEW, was born on this date in 1714 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Jeffrey was the son of Nathaniel and Mary (CLARK) CHEW. Jeffrey married August 14, 1732 in Gloucester County, New Jersey to Amy DRIVER, daughter of John and Sarah (________) DRIVER. Amy was born circa 1715. They were members of the Society of Friends. They had 7 children. Amy died November 3, 1773 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Jeffrey died April 10, 1774 in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
The Search for this Over is Over
I've really been fortunate lately with the discoveries I've made in adding details to my collateral families. I've been remiss to write about many of them.
One that I discovered yesterday related to my paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Amanda Matilda SHERRICK, daughter of David and Susan (JACOBS) SHERRICK. Until yesterday, I knew that she was born about 1844 in Ohio from the 1870 census of Ashland County, Ohio, and that she had been married to ________ OVER from her father's obituary, where she was referred to as Tilda OVER of Burbank, Ohio. Not a lot to work with.
A quick search of Ancestry.com gave me a few possible clues, one of which being the 1880 census of Wayne County, Ohio, which showed a Jacob & Matilda OVER in the right place (Burbank), but I didn't want to jump to the conclusion that this was the right family until I found some other evidence. This Jacob & Matilda had the following family in 1880 : son Melvin, aged 12; daughter Emanda, aged 9; daughter Stella, aged 6; son George, aged 4; and daughter Eldora, aged 2.
A quick Google search for the combination of "Jacob Over Matilda" brought several hits, one of which was the archived OH-FOOTSTEPS mailing list on Rootsweb. In a January 30, 2008 email entitled 'Oh-Wayne Co. Cemetery (Burbank Cemetery) was a partial listing of burials in that cemetery. Among the names were 'Over Jacob W 1839 1909 h/o Matilda Over' and 'Over Matilda Sherrick 1845 1924 w/o Jacob Over'. Looking really good now, I decided to see if anyone had posted a photograph of their tombstones at the Find A Grave website.
Sure enough, there were listings in the Burbank Cemetery in Wayne County, Ohio for Jacob & Matilda, as well as other Over family members. According to the description of the cemetery, the cemetery is located south of the Medina/Wayne County line, in Congress Township. Congress Township is where members of Susan (JACOBS) SHERRICK's family were from.
The listing for Matilda (SHERRICK) OVER including a copy of her obituary, confirming that she was the daughter of David and Susan SHERRICK (or SHERICK, as the obituary spelled it). Also included was the fact that her husband, Jacob, was a Civil War vet. The kind soul who added the scan of the obituary even was kind enough to source it as being from the October 3, 1924 Medina County Gazette - and listed a link to the Medina County District Library!
So know I know that Amanda Matilda SHERRICK was born August 18, 1845 in Ashland County, Ohio and died September 10, 1924 in Lodi, Medina County, Ohio. She married to Jacob OVER on January 29, 1865. Unfortunately, the obituary doesn't list her surviving children by name, but with Jacob's name - I can now dig into the census and see who else I can find.
One that I discovered yesterday related to my paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Amanda Matilda SHERRICK, daughter of David and Susan (JACOBS) SHERRICK. Until yesterday, I knew that she was born about 1844 in Ohio from the 1870 census of Ashland County, Ohio, and that she had been married to ________ OVER from her father's obituary, where she was referred to as Tilda OVER of Burbank, Ohio. Not a lot to work with.
A quick search of Ancestry.com gave me a few possible clues, one of which being the 1880 census of Wayne County, Ohio, which showed a Jacob & Matilda OVER in the right place (Burbank), but I didn't want to jump to the conclusion that this was the right family until I found some other evidence. This Jacob & Matilda had the following family in 1880 : son Melvin, aged 12; daughter Emanda, aged 9; daughter Stella, aged 6; son George, aged 4; and daughter Eldora, aged 2.
A quick Google search for the combination of "Jacob Over Matilda" brought several hits, one of which was the archived OH-FOOTSTEPS mailing list on Rootsweb. In a January 30, 2008 email entitled 'Oh-Wayne Co. Cemetery (Burbank Cemetery) was a partial listing of burials in that cemetery. Among the names were 'Over Jacob W 1839 1909 h/o Matilda Over' and 'Over Matilda Sherrick 1845 1924 w/o Jacob Over'. Looking really good now, I decided to see if anyone had posted a photograph of their tombstones at the Find A Grave website.
Sure enough, there were listings in the Burbank Cemetery in Wayne County, Ohio for Jacob & Matilda, as well as other Over family members. According to the description of the cemetery, the cemetery is located south of the Medina/Wayne County line, in Congress Township. Congress Township is where members of Susan (JACOBS) SHERRICK's family were from.
The listing for Matilda (SHERRICK) OVER including a copy of her obituary, confirming that she was the daughter of David and Susan SHERRICK (or SHERICK, as the obituary spelled it). Also included was the fact that her husband, Jacob, was a Civil War vet. The kind soul who added the scan of the obituary even was kind enough to source it as being from the October 3, 1924 Medina County Gazette - and listed a link to the Medina County District Library!
So know I know that Amanda Matilda SHERRICK was born August 18, 1845 in Ashland County, Ohio and died September 10, 1924 in Lodi, Medina County, Ohio. She married to Jacob OVER on January 29, 1865. Unfortunately, the obituary doesn't list her surviving children by name, but with Jacob's name - I can now dig into the census and see who else I can find.
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Family Milestones: January 9th
My maternal 4th-great grandmother, Hannah MILLS, was born on this date in 1833 in Morgan County, Indiana. Hannah was the daughter of Henry and Hannah (WOODWARD) MILLS. Hannah married August 11, 1855 in Monrovia, Morgan County, Indiana to Isaac S. POE, son of John W. and Elizabeth (RAINS) POE. Isaac was born August 20, 1830 in Chatham County, North Carolina. He served in Company E, 12th Indiana Infantry during the Civil War. After the war, they moved to Norton County, Kansas. They had 7 children. Isaac died November 20, 1909 in Norton, Norton County, Kansas. Hannah died March 9, 1914 in Norton, Norton County, Kansas.
Friday, January 08, 2010
52 Weeks To Better Genealogy - Challenge # 1
Amy Coffin at WeTree is challenging us again with weekly genealogy prompts to improve our genealogy research. This week's challenge is :
Well, I've already blown it with this week's challenge - I could blame the snowy weather, but really I procrastinated until it was too late and then the snow hit. So, I didn't make it into the local library, but I did find an interesting database they have online.
The Marion Public Library does have a really nice genealogy section, with a good selection of books not only from local sources but also quite a bit from other regions. I've been there a few times, and will try to return in the near future to write up a blog post. Today I want to highlight their database section.
Recently I discovered that they have put together a local genealogy database where I was surprised to find some information about distant relatives. Although most of my direct family was not in the Grant County area, there were enough collateral lines that crossed paths here that I was able to find mention of their obituaries in the local paper, and with my wife's family records of marriages and cemetery records.
The records are very straightforward and easy to search. Once you enter the database, you have the option to do wildcard searches and specify what type of records you are looking for. I was surprised at the number of LEMASTER records that I was able to pull up in this database, some going back to the 1930s. I thought that most of them would be far distance relatives, but I actually discovered the marriage of a 2nd cousin who was from Jay County took place over here.
Using this handy database, I was able to fill in some blanks on my wife's family and create a 'to-do' list of obituaries, etc. to copy the next time that I'm at this library.
Go to your local public library branch. Make a note of the genealogy books in the collection that may help you gain research knowledge. Don’t forget to check the shelves in both the non-fiction section and the reference section. If you do not already have a library card, take the time to get one. If you have a genealogy blog, write about what you find in your library’s genealogy collection.
Well, I've already blown it with this week's challenge - I could blame the snowy weather, but really I procrastinated until it was too late and then the snow hit. So, I didn't make it into the local library, but I did find an interesting database they have online.
The Marion Public Library does have a really nice genealogy section, with a good selection of books not only from local sources but also quite a bit from other regions. I've been there a few times, and will try to return in the near future to write up a blog post. Today I want to highlight their database section.
Recently I discovered that they have put together a local genealogy database where I was surprised to find some information about distant relatives. Although most of my direct family was not in the Grant County area, there were enough collateral lines that crossed paths here that I was able to find mention of their obituaries in the local paper, and with my wife's family records of marriages and cemetery records.
The records are very straightforward and easy to search. Once you enter the database, you have the option to do wildcard searches and specify what type of records you are looking for. I was surprised at the number of LEMASTER records that I was able to pull up in this database, some going back to the 1930s. I thought that most of them would be far distance relatives, but I actually discovered the marriage of a 2nd cousin who was from Jay County took place over here.
Using this handy database, I was able to fill in some blanks on my wife's family and create a 'to-do' list of obituaries, etc. to copy the next time that I'm at this library.
Family Milestones: January 8th
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Allen WARDLAW, married on this date in 1824 to Sally BROWN. Allen was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (NESBIT) WARDLAW, and the older brother of my Anna WARDLOW. Allen was born circa 1800 in Ohio. I do not have the birth and death dates for Sally. Allen died about 1854. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 6th-great grandmother, Judith SANBORN, was born on this date in 1715 in Hampton Falls, Province of New Hampshire. Judith was the daughter of Enoch and Elizabeth (DENNETT) SANBORN. Judith married December 26, 1734 in Hampton Falls, Province of New Hampshire to John PHILBRICK. John was born May 26, 1712 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire, the son of Thomas and Abigail (________) PHILBRICK. They raised a family of 7 children. John died on February 16, 1748 in Hampton Falls, Province of New Hampshire. I do not have the death date for Judith.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Royal Storrs PIERCE, was born on this date in 1812. Royal was the son of Gordon and Thirsa (SMALLEY) PIERCE, and the younger brother of my Francis S. PIERCE. Royal married September 30, 1835 to Juliet MORTON. Juliet was born September 11, 1809. They had 3 children. Royal died March 6, 1845 in Mina, New York.
My paternal 6th-great grandmother, Judith SANBORN, was born on this date in 1715 in Hampton Falls, Province of New Hampshire. Judith was the daughter of Enoch and Elizabeth (DENNETT) SANBORN. Judith married December 26, 1734 in Hampton Falls, Province of New Hampshire to John PHILBRICK. John was born May 26, 1712 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire, the son of Thomas and Abigail (________) PHILBRICK. They raised a family of 7 children. John died on February 16, 1748 in Hampton Falls, Province of New Hampshire. I do not have the death date for Judith.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Royal Storrs PIERCE, was born on this date in 1812. Royal was the son of Gordon and Thirsa (SMALLEY) PIERCE, and the younger brother of my Francis S. PIERCE. Royal married September 30, 1835 to Juliet MORTON. Juliet was born September 11, 1809. They had 3 children. Royal died March 6, 1845 in Mina, New York.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Family Milestones: January 7th
My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Almina PIERCE, married on this date in 1818 to John COY. Almina was the daughter of Gordon and Thirsa (SMALLEY) PIERCE, and the older sister of my Francis S. PIERCE. Almina was born in 1798. John was born September 6, 1799, of unknown parentage. They had a family of 12 children. Nothing further is known at this time.
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Wordless Wednesday: Married 63 Years
My maternal 4th-great grandparents, John T. BEALS and Mary DAVIS, were married April 19, 1848 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. John was the son of Nathan C. and Elizabeth (CHEW) BEALS. Mary was the daughter of John W. and Mary (BARKER) DAVIS. This undated news clipping was given to me by a fellow researcher.
Family Milestones: January 6th
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, William F. METZNER, was born on this date in 1844 in Licking County, Ohio. William was the son of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger brother of my John Adam METZNER. William married December 8, 1867 in Jay County, Indiana to Mary Ann HALEY. Mary was born in 1846, the daughter of Sebastian and Lydia A. (RADER) HALEY. William served in Co. E, 89th Indiana Infantry in the Civil War. He was a farmer and furniture dealer in Bearcreek Township, Jay County, Indiana. They had 8 children. Mary died in 1926. William died in 1929. Both are buried in the Gravel Hill Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Wilson Jackson LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1826 in New Jersey. Wilson was the son on John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON, and the older brother of my Carey W. LAMBERTSON. Wilson died September 9, 1844 in Butler County, Ohio.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Wilson Jackson LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1826 in New Jersey. Wilson was the son on John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON, and the older brother of my Carey W. LAMBERTSON. Wilson died September 9, 1844 in Butler County, Ohio.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Family Milestones: January 5th
My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Hannah HEATON, married on this date in 1731 to Beriah WARE. Hannah was the daughter of Samuel and Susan (HAWES) HEATON, and the younger sister of my John HEATON. I do not have the parentage of Beriah. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Bethia MAXSON, married on this date in 1737 in Westerly, Rhode Island to Thomas DAVIS. Bethia was the daughter of Joseph and Bethia (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Ephraim MAXSON. Bethia was born October 19, 1716 in Westerly, Rhode Island. Thomas was born circa 1715, the son of William and Elizabeth (PAVIOR) DAVIS. The had at least 3 children. Thomas died February 2, 1786. Bethia died June 18, 1754.
My paternal 4th-great grandmother, Barbara BYERS, was born on this date in 1798 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. Barbara was the daughter of Abraham and Mary (STICKEL) BYERS. Barbara married circa 1817 in York County, Pennsylvania to David JACOBS, son of Michael and Margaret (________) JACOBS. David was born October 3, 1796 in York County, Pennsylvania. They raised a family of 10 children, and moved circa 1835 to Wayne County, Ohio. David died June 20, 1857 in Wayne County, Ohio. Barbara died December 4, 1784 in Congress Township, Wayne County, Ohio.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Jerusha HURLBUT, was born on this date in 1768 in Woodbury, Connecticut. Jerusha was the daughter of Israel and Jerusha (________) HURLBUT, and the younger sister of my Avis HURLBUT. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, Jesse WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1878 in Madison County, Indiana. Jesse was the son of Joseph W. and Rebecca (HEATON) WRIGHT, and the younger brother of my John William WRIGHT. Jesse married June 16, 1910 in Madison County, Indiana to Hazel M. O'BRYANT. Hazel was born circa 1888, the daughter of Bradford O'BRYANT. Hazel died April 14, 1916 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Jesse died March 31, 1919 in Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Bethia MAXSON, married on this date in 1737 in Westerly, Rhode Island to Thomas DAVIS. Bethia was the daughter of Joseph and Bethia (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Ephraim MAXSON. Bethia was born October 19, 1716 in Westerly, Rhode Island. Thomas was born circa 1715, the son of William and Elizabeth (PAVIOR) DAVIS. The had at least 3 children. Thomas died February 2, 1786. Bethia died June 18, 1754.
My paternal 4th-great grandmother, Barbara BYERS, was born on this date in 1798 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. Barbara was the daughter of Abraham and Mary (STICKEL) BYERS. Barbara married circa 1817 in York County, Pennsylvania to David JACOBS, son of Michael and Margaret (________) JACOBS. David was born October 3, 1796 in York County, Pennsylvania. They raised a family of 10 children, and moved circa 1835 to Wayne County, Ohio. David died June 20, 1857 in Wayne County, Ohio. Barbara died December 4, 1784 in Congress Township, Wayne County, Ohio.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Jerusha HURLBUT, was born on this date in 1768 in Woodbury, Connecticut. Jerusha was the daughter of Israel and Jerusha (________) HURLBUT, and the younger sister of my Avis HURLBUT. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, Jesse WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1878 in Madison County, Indiana. Jesse was the son of Joseph W. and Rebecca (HEATON) WRIGHT, and the younger brother of my John William WRIGHT. Jesse married June 16, 1910 in Madison County, Indiana to Hazel M. O'BRYANT. Hazel was born circa 1888, the daughter of Bradford O'BRYANT. Hazel died April 14, 1916 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Jesse died March 31, 1919 in Madison County, Indiana.
Tombstone Tuesday: John W. & Esther L. (White) Wehrly
My paternal great-granduncle and aunt, John William & Esther L. (WHITE) WEHRLY, are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
John William was born May 17, 1870 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana, the son of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY.
Esther was born May 6, 1869 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Thomas and Barbara (HUTCHENS) WHITE.
John and Esther were married on August 15, 1891 in Jay County, Indiana. John was a jeweler, and they lived in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.
John died January 24, 1954 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. Esther died July 19, 1958 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.
Children of John William and Esther L. (WHITE) WEHRLY were:
- Ruth Eleanor WEHRLY (1893-1894)
- Robert C. WEHRLY (1908- ); married Twyla WELLER.
Monday, January 04, 2010
Mary Jane (Sherrick) Haley (1844-1916)
Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY (1844-1916) was my paternal 2nd-great grandmother. The SHERRICK/SHIRK/SCHERCH/SCHURCH family has Swiss origins.
The following facts about Mary's life are known:
Ahnentafel # 42: David SHERRICK (1823-1914); York Co., PA>Ashland Co., OH
Ahnentafel # 84: David SHERRICK (c1787-1874); PA>Ashland Co., OH
Anhentafel # 168: David SHIRK (c1753-c1827); Lancaster Co., PA>York Co., PA
Ahnentafel # 336: Ulrich SCHERCH (1704-1763); Sumiswald, Switzerland>Lancaster Co., PA
Ahnentafel # 672: Ulrich SCHURCH (1663-c1739); Sumiswald, Switzerland>Lancaster Co., PA
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The following facts about Mary's life are known:
- Birth: She was born January 13, 1844 in Ashland County, Ohio, the daughter of David and Susan (JACOBS) SHERRICK.
- Marriage: She married George Washington HALEY on October 14, 1862 in Ashland County, Ohio.
- Marriage: She married Robert E. KIMBLE on May 8, 1897 in Jay County, Indiana.
- Census: 1900 - she appears in the Robert E. KIMBLE household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana. Mother of 7 children, 6 living.
- Death: She died January 15, 1916 in Jay County, Indiana.
- Burial: She is buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana
- Obituary: Her obituary appears in the January 15, 1916 edition of The Commercial Review, Portland, Indiana.
- Census: need to locate her in the 1850 census, should be in the David SHERRICK household in Wayne County, Ohio.
- Census: need to locate her in the 1860 census, should be in the David SHERRICK household in Wayne County, Ohio.
- Census: need to locate her in the 1870 census, should be in the George HALEY household in Seneca County, Ohio.
- Census: need to extract the record from the George HALEY household 1880 census of Seneca County, Ohio
- Census: need to locate her in the 1910 census, should be in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.
- Death: need to obtain a copy of her death certificate from the Jay County, Indiana Health Department.
Ahnentafel # 42: David SHERRICK (1823-1914); York Co., PA>Ashland Co., OH
Ahnentafel # 84: David SHERRICK (c1787-1874); PA>Ashland Co., OH
Anhentafel # 168: David SHIRK (c1753-c1827); Lancaster Co., PA>York Co., PA
Ahnentafel # 336: Ulrich SCHERCH (1704-1763); Sumiswald, Switzerland>Lancaster Co., PA
Ahnentafel # 672: Ulrich SCHURCH (1663-c1739); Sumiswald, Switzerland>Lancaster Co., PA
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Family Milestones: January 4th
My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, Bert Sigler LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1908 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Marie WILLIAMS. Bert was the son of Carey W. and Clara (COOK) LAMBERTSON, and the younger brother of my Charles LAMBERTSON. Bert was born August 29, 1886 in Tipton County, Indiana. Marie was born circa 1887 in Indiana, the daughter of George B. and Louis (________) WILLIAMS. They later divorced. They were the parents of 2 children. Bert died June 4, 1971 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Bostin NOSLER, married on this date in 1802 in Montgomery County, Virginia to Sarah KIRK. Bostin was the son of Bostin and Sophia (________) NOSLER, and the older brother of my Conrad NOSLER. Bostin was born 1764 in Virginia. I do not know when or where Sarah was born, but she was the daughter of John KIRK. They had 4 children. Bostin died after 1850, probably in Hendricks County, Indiana. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal great-grandaunt, Carrie Mae HALEY, was born on this date in Seneca County, Ohio. Carrie was the daughter of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY, and the younger sister of my Eli Weldon HALEY. Carried married February 23, 1895 in Jay County, Indiana to Arthur E. GRAVES. Arthur was born August 1871 in Indiana. They had at least 1 child. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Hurlbut MOULTON, was born on this date in 1808. Hurlbut was the son John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the younger brother of my Selah MOULTON. Hurlbut married Amy ________. Hurlbut died in 1889. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Sarah BEALS, was born on this date in 1854 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Sarah was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan Thomas BEALS. Sarah married August 10, 1872 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Joel Thornburgh HILL. Joel was born July 6, 1850 in Rush County, Indiana. They had 7 children. Joel died June 3, 1933 in Indiana. Sarah died 1929 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Bostin NOSLER, married on this date in 1802 in Montgomery County, Virginia to Sarah KIRK. Bostin was the son of Bostin and Sophia (________) NOSLER, and the older brother of my Conrad NOSLER. Bostin was born 1764 in Virginia. I do not know when or where Sarah was born, but she was the daughter of John KIRK. They had 4 children. Bostin died after 1850, probably in Hendricks County, Indiana. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal great-grandaunt, Carrie Mae HALEY, was born on this date in Seneca County, Ohio. Carrie was the daughter of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY, and the younger sister of my Eli Weldon HALEY. Carried married February 23, 1895 in Jay County, Indiana to Arthur E. GRAVES. Arthur was born August 1871 in Indiana. They had at least 1 child. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Hurlbut MOULTON, was born on this date in 1808. Hurlbut was the son John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the younger brother of my Selah MOULTON. Hurlbut married Amy ________. Hurlbut died in 1889. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Sarah BEALS, was born on this date in 1854 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Sarah was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan Thomas BEALS. Sarah married August 10, 1872 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Joel Thornburgh HILL. Joel was born July 6, 1850 in Rush County, Indiana. They had 7 children. Joel died June 3, 1933 in Indiana. Sarah died 1929 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Family Milestones: January 3rd
My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Mary DAVIS, married on this date in 1759 to Elisha STILLMAN. Mary was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS, and the younger sister of my Thomas William DAVIS. Mary was born December 5, 1737. Elisha was born April 25, 1772, the son of George and Deborah (CRANDALL) STILLMAN. They raised a family of 11 children. George died on July 26, 1796. Mary died June 16, 1785.
My paternal 4th-great grandmother, Sarah SUTTON, was born on this date in 1779 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Sarah was the daughter of Cornelius and Elizabeth (APPLEGATE) SUTTON. Sarah married February 23, 1797 in Harrison County, Virginia to Jesse MAXSON, son of Ephraim and Elisabeth (DAVIS) MAXSON. Jesse was born October 8, 1772 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. They raised a family of 12 children and moved to Clark County, Ohio. Jesse died March 24, 1851 in Clark County, Ohio. Sarah died March 18, 1863 in Clark County, Ohio. Both are buried in the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Cemetery, Pike Township, Clark County, Ohio.
My paternal 4th-great grandmother, Sarah SUTTON, was born on this date in 1779 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Sarah was the daughter of Cornelius and Elizabeth (APPLEGATE) SUTTON. Sarah married February 23, 1797 in Harrison County, Virginia to Jesse MAXSON, son of Ephraim and Elisabeth (DAVIS) MAXSON. Jesse was born October 8, 1772 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. They raised a family of 12 children and moved to Clark County, Ohio. Jesse died March 24, 1851 in Clark County, Ohio. Sarah died March 18, 1863 in Clark County, Ohio. Both are buried in the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Cemetery, Pike Township, Clark County, Ohio.
George Washington Haley (1840-1892)
George Washington HALEY (1840-1892) was my paternal 2nd-great grandfather. The HALEY surname is of Swiss origin, but I have yet to discover the original spelling.
The following facts about George's life are known:
Ahnentafel # 40: George J. HALEY (1814-1888); Basel, Switzerland>Erie Co., OH
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The following facts about George's life are known:
- Birth: He was born May 16, 1840 in Hardin County, Ohio, the son of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY.
- Census: 1860 - he appears in the George HALEY household in Claridon Township, Marion County, Ohio, occupation listed as farmer.
- Marriage: He married Mary Jane SHERRICK on October 14, 1862 in Ashland County, Ohio.
- Census: 1880 - he appears as the head of household in Liberty Township, Seneca County, Ohio.
- Residence: 1887 - he was living in Section 5 of Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, according to the "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana".
- Death: He died December 16, 1892 in Jay County, Indiana.
- Burial : He is buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
- Census: need to locate him in the 1850 census, should be in the George HALEY household in Marion County, Ohio.
- Military: There is a George HALEY who served in Company E, 7th Indiana Cavalry during the Civil War. Need to verify whether or not this is the same person.
- Census: need to locate him in the 1870 census, should be head of household in Seneca County, Ohio.
- Death: Need to obtain a copy of his death certificate from the Jay County, Indiana Health Department
- Obituary: Need to obtain a copy of his obituary from the local newspapers.
- Will : Need to determine if he left a will or estate in Jay County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 40: George J. HALEY (1814-1888); Basel, Switzerland>Erie Co., OH
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Saturday, January 02, 2010
Family Milestones: January 2nd
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, William CROCKETT, married on this date in 1826 in Owen County, Indiana to Sarah SOPHER. William was the son of Alexander and Elizabeth (WATKINS) CROCKETT, and the younger brother of my David CROCKETT. William was born in 1798. Sarah was born circa 1810 of unknown parentage. They had 5 children. William died circa 1869 and Sarah died circa 1855. Nothing further is known at this time.
Friday, January 01, 2010
Family Milestones: January 1st
My paternal 3rd-great grandparents, George J. HALEY and Rachel H. GARY, were married on this date in 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio. George J. was born December 14, 1814 in Basel, Switzerland. Rachel was born March 25, 1816 in Fairfield County, Ohio. George was a minister of the Evangelical Association and raised his family in Fairfield, Marion, Morrow and Erie Counties, Ohio. They had 10 children. George died February 27, 1888 in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio. Rachel died November 25, 1897 in Erie County, Ohio. Both are buried in the Scotts Cemetery, Huron, Erie County, Ohio.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Sarah CHEW, married on this date in 1829 to John C. EASTLACK. Sarah was the daughter of Rev. Nathaniel and Mary (WEST) CHEW, and the older sister of my Ezekiel Cooper CHEW. I do not have the birth dates or parentage of John. Sarah died in 1834. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal great-granduncle, Martin Nimrod WEHRLY, married on this date in 1914 to Cora BURLEY. Martin was the son of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, and the younger brother of my Barbara Isabel WEHRLY. Martin was born April 5, 1888 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. Cora was born in 1882. They lived in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. Martin died February 5, 1954 and Cora died in 1972.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Hannah MAXSON, married on this date in 1824 to Samuel LIPPENCOTT. Hannah was the daughter of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Prudence MAXSON. Hannah was born March 24, 1806 in Clark County, Ohio. Samuel was born April 22, 1803 in Pike Township, Clark County, Ohio, the son of Samuel and Amy (MAXSON) LIPPENCOTT. They had 10 children. Samuel died November 16, 1859 in Ohio. Hannah died in 1892.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, John DAVIS, was born on this date in 1754. John was the son of Thomas William and Tacy (CRANDALL) DAVIS, and the younger brother of my Elisabeth DAVIS. John married circa 1783 in New Jersey to Marvel MAXSON, daughter of Zebulon and Experience (DAVIS) MAXSON. Marvel was born May 22, 1768 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. They had 7 children. John died May 22, 1842 in Lewis County, Virginia. Marvel died 1813 in Mad River Township, Clark County, Ohio.
My paternal great-granduncle, Ord Otterbein LeMASTERS, was born on this date in 1876 in Jay County, Indiana. Ord was the son of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LEMASTERS, and the younger brother of my Luman Cooper LeMASTERS. Ord married June 12, 1907 to Emma W.G. GARMHAUSEN, daughter of John and Mary (STRAUSBURGH) GARMHAUSEN. Emma was born June 15, 1881. Ord was a doctor in Shelby County, Ohio. They had 1 child. Ord died September 15, 1937 in Clinton, Shelby County, Ohio. Emma died February 10, 1956. Both are buried in the Graceland Cemetery, Shelby County, Ohio.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Caroline H. METZNER, was married on this date in 1874 in Jay County, Indiana to James W. HUSTON. Caroline was the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER. Caroline was born March 1, 1852 in Jay County, Indiana. James was born circa 1854 in Ohio. They had 1 child. Nothing further known at this time.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Sarah CHEW, married on this date in 1829 to John C. EASTLACK. Sarah was the daughter of Rev. Nathaniel and Mary (WEST) CHEW, and the older sister of my Ezekiel Cooper CHEW. I do not have the birth dates or parentage of John. Sarah died in 1834. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal great-granduncle, Martin Nimrod WEHRLY, married on this date in 1914 to Cora BURLEY. Martin was the son of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, and the younger brother of my Barbara Isabel WEHRLY. Martin was born April 5, 1888 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. Cora was born in 1882. They lived in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. Martin died February 5, 1954 and Cora died in 1972.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Hannah MAXSON, married on this date in 1824 to Samuel LIPPENCOTT. Hannah was the daughter of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Prudence MAXSON. Hannah was born March 24, 1806 in Clark County, Ohio. Samuel was born April 22, 1803 in Pike Township, Clark County, Ohio, the son of Samuel and Amy (MAXSON) LIPPENCOTT. They had 10 children. Samuel died November 16, 1859 in Ohio. Hannah died in 1892.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, John DAVIS, was born on this date in 1754. John was the son of Thomas William and Tacy (CRANDALL) DAVIS, and the younger brother of my Elisabeth DAVIS. John married circa 1783 in New Jersey to Marvel MAXSON, daughter of Zebulon and Experience (DAVIS) MAXSON. Marvel was born May 22, 1768 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. They had 7 children. John died May 22, 1842 in Lewis County, Virginia. Marvel died 1813 in Mad River Township, Clark County, Ohio.
My paternal great-granduncle, Ord Otterbein LeMASTERS, was born on this date in 1876 in Jay County, Indiana. Ord was the son of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LEMASTERS, and the younger brother of my Luman Cooper LeMASTERS. Ord married June 12, 1907 to Emma W.G. GARMHAUSEN, daughter of John and Mary (STRAUSBURGH) GARMHAUSEN. Emma was born June 15, 1881. Ord was a doctor in Shelby County, Ohio. They had 1 child. Ord died September 15, 1937 in Clinton, Shelby County, Ohio. Emma died February 10, 1956. Both are buried in the Graceland Cemetery, Shelby County, Ohio.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Caroline H. METZNER, was married on this date in 1874 in Jay County, Indiana to James W. HUSTON. Caroline was the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER. Caroline was born March 1, 1852 in Jay County, Indiana. James was born circa 1854 in Ohio. They had 1 child. Nothing further known at this time.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Family Milestones: December 31st
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Minerva PIERCE, was married on this date in 1868 in Madison County, Indiana to Dr. Daniel SIGLER. Minerva was the daughter of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my Edmund G. PIERCE. Minerva was born December 6, 1846 in Indiana. Daniel was born May 1844 in Indiana, the son of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHANK) PIERCE. Daniel was a physician in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. They had 3 children. Minerva died August 31, 1902 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana and is buried in the Elwood City Cemetery. I do not have a death date for Daniel.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Elisha CHEW, was married on this date in 1794 to Mary SPRINGER. Elisha was the son of Rev. Jesse and Mary (RICHARDS) CHEW, and the younger brother of my Nathaniel CHEW. Elisha was born October 5, 1776 in New Jersey. I do not have dates of birth or parentage of Mary SPRINGER. Elisha died August 22, 1849. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal grandaunt, Carrie Verle HALEY, was married on this date in 1927 in Jay County, Indiana to Waymon THORNBURG. Carrie was the daughter of Eli Weldon and Cora Belle (METZNER) HALEY. Carrie was born May 14, 1905 in Jay County, Indiana. Waymon was born December 26, 1903 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana, the son of Arthur F. and Minnie (WARREN) THORNBURG. Waymon died July 17, 1973 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Carrie died August 5, 2003 Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Content MAXSON, was born on this date in 1732. Content was the daughter of Joseph and Bethia (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Ephraim MAXSON. Content married September 19, 1754 to George POTTER, son of Thomas and Mary (BABCOCK) POTTER. George was born January 3, 1732 in Westerly, Rhode Island. They raised a family of 9 children. George died August 19, 1794 and Content died October 24, 1815.
My paternal 5th-great grandfather, Abraham BYERS, was born on this date in 1771 in Pennsylvania. Abraham was the son of Charles and Elizabeth (________) BYERS. Charles married circa 1795 in York County, Pennsylvania to Mary STICKEL, daughter of Jacob and Anna Maria (________) STICKEL. Mary was born August 28, 1768 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. They raised a family of 9 children. Abraham died January 21, 1823 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. Mary died September 24, 1842 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Elisha CHEW, was married on this date in 1794 to Mary SPRINGER. Elisha was the son of Rev. Jesse and Mary (RICHARDS) CHEW, and the younger brother of my Nathaniel CHEW. Elisha was born October 5, 1776 in New Jersey. I do not have dates of birth or parentage of Mary SPRINGER. Elisha died August 22, 1849. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal grandaunt, Carrie Verle HALEY, was married on this date in 1927 in Jay County, Indiana to Waymon THORNBURG. Carrie was the daughter of Eli Weldon and Cora Belle (METZNER) HALEY. Carrie was born May 14, 1905 in Jay County, Indiana. Waymon was born December 26, 1903 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana, the son of Arthur F. and Minnie (WARREN) THORNBURG. Waymon died July 17, 1973 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Carrie died August 5, 2003 Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Content MAXSON, was born on this date in 1732. Content was the daughter of Joseph and Bethia (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Ephraim MAXSON. Content married September 19, 1754 to George POTTER, son of Thomas and Mary (BABCOCK) POTTER. George was born January 3, 1732 in Westerly, Rhode Island. They raised a family of 9 children. George died August 19, 1794 and Content died October 24, 1815.
My paternal 5th-great grandfather, Abraham BYERS, was born on this date in 1771 in Pennsylvania. Abraham was the son of Charles and Elizabeth (________) BYERS. Charles married circa 1795 in York County, Pennsylvania to Mary STICKEL, daughter of Jacob and Anna Maria (________) STICKEL. Mary was born August 28, 1768 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. They raised a family of 9 children. Abraham died January 21, 1823 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. Mary died September 24, 1842 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Family Milestones: December 30th
My paternal great-grandaunt, Ida Laura WEHRLY, was married on this date in 1903 to Edward SCHOLER. Ida was the daughter of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, and the younger sister of my Barbara Isabel WEHRLY. Ida was born February 13, 1883 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. I do not have the dates of birth or parentage of Edward. They had one child who was stillborn. Ida died December 15, 1963.
My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Samuel JEWETT, was born on this date in 1725 in Bradford, Massachusetts. Samuel was the son of Samuel and Ruth (HARDY) JEWETT. Samuel married Ruth (________) before 1749. They lived in Hollis, New Hampshire. I do not have the dates of birth or parentage of Ruth. Samuel died December 20, 1791 in Hollis, New Hampshire.
My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Samuel JEWETT, was born on this date in 1725 in Bradford, Massachusetts. Samuel was the son of Samuel and Ruth (HARDY) JEWETT. Samuel married Ruth (________) before 1749. They lived in Hollis, New Hampshire. I do not have the dates of birth or parentage of Ruth. Samuel died December 20, 1791 in Hollis, New Hampshire.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Family Milestones: December 29th
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Rebecca West CHEW, married on this date in 1831 to Charles LOCK. Rebecca was the daughter of Nathaniel and Mary (WEST) CHEW, and the older sister of my Ezekiel Cooper CHEW. Rebecca was born April 17, 1814. Rebecca died April 10, 1893. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Elisha Dunham CHEW, married on this date in 1808 in Gloucester County, New Jersey to Elizabeth HERITAGE, daughter of Richard and Anna (STILES) HERITAGE. Elisha was the son of Nathaniel and Sarah (SPRINGER) CHEW, and the older brother of my Nathaniel CHEW. Elisha was born October 25, 1785 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Elizabeth was born November 15, 1784 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. They had 6 children. Elisha was a farmer in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa. Elizabeth died October 2, 1864 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa. Elisha died March 18, 1876 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.
My paternal 3rd-great grandparents, Dr. Ezekiel Cooper CHEW and Caroline Bishop WOOLSTON, married on this date in 1842 in New Jersey, probably Gloucester County. Ezekiel was the son of Nathaniel and Mary (WEST) CHEW. Caroline was the daughter of Abel B. and Rachel (WOOLSTON) WOOLSTON. Ezekiel was born January 17, 1822 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Caroline was born February 6, 1826 in Vincentown, Burlington County, New Jersey. They had 14 children. Caroline died February 27, 1869 in Rossburg, Stark County, Ohio. Ezekiel died August 27, 1888 in St. Joseph's County, Indiana.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Elizabeth MAXSON, was born on this date in 1803 in Harrison County, Virginia. Elizabeth was the daughter of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Prudence MAXSON. Elizabeth married April 1821 in Clark County, Ohio to William S. FURROW. They had 12 children. Elizabeth died March 3, 1892. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Elisha Dunham CHEW, married on this date in 1808 in Gloucester County, New Jersey to Elizabeth HERITAGE, daughter of Richard and Anna (STILES) HERITAGE. Elisha was the son of Nathaniel and Sarah (SPRINGER) CHEW, and the older brother of my Nathaniel CHEW. Elisha was born October 25, 1785 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Elizabeth was born November 15, 1784 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. They had 6 children. Elisha was a farmer in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa. Elizabeth died October 2, 1864 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa. Elisha died March 18, 1876 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.
My paternal 3rd-great grandparents, Dr. Ezekiel Cooper CHEW and Caroline Bishop WOOLSTON, married on this date in 1842 in New Jersey, probably Gloucester County. Ezekiel was the son of Nathaniel and Mary (WEST) CHEW. Caroline was the daughter of Abel B. and Rachel (WOOLSTON) WOOLSTON. Ezekiel was born January 17, 1822 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Caroline was born February 6, 1826 in Vincentown, Burlington County, New Jersey. They had 14 children. Caroline died February 27, 1869 in Rossburg, Stark County, Ohio. Ezekiel died August 27, 1888 in St. Joseph's County, Indiana.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Elizabeth MAXSON, was born on this date in 1803 in Harrison County, Virginia. Elizabeth was the daughter of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Prudence MAXSON. Elizabeth married April 1821 in Clark County, Ohio to William S. FURROW. They had 12 children. Elizabeth died March 3, 1892. Nothing further is known at this time.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Family Milestones: December 28th
My paternal great-granduncle, Arthur Raymond LEMASTERS, was born on this date in 1885 in Jay County, Indiana. Arthur was the son of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LEMASTERS, and the younger brother of my Luman Cooper LEMASTERS. Arthur married April 22, 1906 in Jay County, Indiana to Maude Gertrude McLAUGHLIN. Maude was born September 29, 1888. Arthur was a farmer in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. Maude died in 1967. Arthur died December 16, 1971.
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