My maternal 6th-great grandfather, Nicholas GROENENDYKE, was born on this date in 1749 in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey, the son of Johannes and Sarah Ann (LAKE) GROENENDYKE. Johannes was married twice, to Violette STORY and Catherine KIPLE. I do not know which is the mother of my ancestor, James. Nicholas died February 1808. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Susannah YOUNG, was born on this date in 1818. Susannah was the daughter of Phillip and Nancy Ann (McLANE) YOUNG, and the younger sister of my Nancy YOUNG. Susannah married February 1835 to William REED. I do not have dates of birth or death for William. Susannah died February 17, 1878. Nothing further is known at this time.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Surname Saturday: Dunaway
The DUNAWAY surname is in Eileen's paternal line. The origins of the surname are as yet unknown.
Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 23: Ellen DUNAWAY (c1863- ). Ellen was born circa 1863 in Kentucky, according to the 1870 census of Graves County. She married George Washington CARTER sometime before 1879, when daughter Emma was born. Emma listed her parents names on her marriage license in 1896. Ellen (DUNAWAY) CARTER may be the Lou Ellen CARTER in the 1880 census of Gibson County, Tennessee.
Ahnentafel # 46: David C. DUNAWAY (1833- ). David was born September 1833 in Kentucky. He married August 15, 1857 to Margaret Emley PRINCE. Margaret was born circa 1835 in Kentucky. They were enumerated in the 1870 census in Graves County, Kentucky and 1900 in Marshall County, Kentucky, where David was a farmer. They may be in the 1880 census of Gibson County, Tennessee. They had at least 2 children.
Ahnentafel # 92: Benjamin Evans DUNAWAY (c1802-1858). Benjamin was born circa 1802 in Clark County, Kentucky. He married November 22, 1832 in Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois to Martha Hogg MIZE (1809-1842). Martha was born October 13, 1809 in Kentucky. She died 1842 in Illinois. They had 6 children. Benjamin married secondly to Mary M. ________ (c1813- ), and had 2 children. They were living in Pike County, Illinois in 1850.
Ahnentafel # 184: Benjamin DUNAWAY married Sarah EVANS. Nothing further known.
This is a relatively new line for me to start researching, and there are many holes to fill in.
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Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 23: Ellen DUNAWAY (c1863- ). Ellen was born circa 1863 in Kentucky, according to the 1870 census of Graves County. She married George Washington CARTER sometime before 1879, when daughter Emma was born. Emma listed her parents names on her marriage license in 1896. Ellen (DUNAWAY) CARTER may be the Lou Ellen CARTER in the 1880 census of Gibson County, Tennessee.
Ahnentafel # 46: David C. DUNAWAY (1833- ). David was born September 1833 in Kentucky. He married August 15, 1857 to Margaret Emley PRINCE. Margaret was born circa 1835 in Kentucky. They were enumerated in the 1870 census in Graves County, Kentucky and 1900 in Marshall County, Kentucky, where David was a farmer. They may be in the 1880 census of Gibson County, Tennessee. They had at least 2 children.
Ahnentafel # 92: Benjamin Evans DUNAWAY (c1802-1858). Benjamin was born circa 1802 in Clark County, Kentucky. He married November 22, 1832 in Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois to Martha Hogg MIZE (1809-1842). Martha was born October 13, 1809 in Kentucky. She died 1842 in Illinois. They had 6 children. Benjamin married secondly to Mary M. ________ (c1813- ), and had 2 children. They were living in Pike County, Illinois in 1850.
Ahnentafel # 184: Benjamin DUNAWAY married Sarah EVANS. Nothing further known.
This is a relatively new line for me to start researching, and there are many holes to fill in.
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With A Little Help From My Friends
Thanks to the encouragement of my friends Earline from Ancestral Notes and Apple from Apple's Tree, I've added a GEDCOM to my user ID at Ancestry.com. Hopefully others who may be researching my lines will find the information useful, and I can make even more connections.
I decided to use a GEDCOM that includes not only my daughter's ancestry, but my stepdaughters' as well. Hopefully, that will generate more 'hits' of potential new information and collaboration with other researchers. This tree contains more 'sourced' information than the tree I have at World Connect, which contains the whole database.
I haven't added any photographs to this tree yet, although I may in the future. As I understand it, if I upload a replacement GEDCOM, I will lose the attached information previously added.
As my genea-blogging friends pointed out, you can never have too many places to share your tree and make connections.
© 2010, copyright Travis J. LeMaster http://tjlgenes.blogspot.com
I decided to use a GEDCOM that includes not only my daughter's ancestry, but my stepdaughters' as well. Hopefully, that will generate more 'hits' of potential new information and collaboration with other researchers. This tree contains more 'sourced' information than the tree I have at World Connect, which contains the whole database.
I haven't added any photographs to this tree yet, although I may in the future. As I understand it, if I upload a replacement GEDCOM, I will lose the attached information previously added.
As my genea-blogging friends pointed out, you can never have too many places to share your tree and make connections.
© 2010, copyright Travis J. LeMaster http://tjlgenes.blogspot.com
Friday, March 19, 2010
Grandpa Lambertson's Accident: September 10, 1917
My maternal 3rd-great grandfather's obituary from March of 1918 stated that he had suffered injuries in an automobile accident the previous September. I managed to search the local paper the other day and found an article about Carey W. LAMBERTSON and the accident he was involved with. Turns out it was not an automobile accident, but a wagon incident that nearly killed him.
At the time of this incident, Carey would have been 70 years old. I'm sure that this was a painful injury. I checked the following couple of days in September, but did not find any other articles that mentioned this incident.
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FELL OFF BRIDGE
Horse, Wagons and Driver in Serious Accident Today.
Carel [sic] Lambertson suffered painful, and possibly internal injuries, and a horse driven by him was so injured that it will die when the animal became unmanagable this morning and backed off the North F and Anderson street bridge. Mr. Lambertson was driving a spring wagon at the time and before he could save himself he had been thrown down into the creek bottom and narrowly escaped being crushed by the wagon and horse which followed. A piece of timber from the wagon struck the horse, entering the body and so injuring one lung that it is not believed the animal can live. Mr. Lambertson was removed to his home where he is reported resting as well as could be expected this afternoon.
Source: Elwood, Indiana Call-Leader, September 10, 1917, page 1----
At the time of this incident, Carey would have been 70 years old. I'm sure that this was a painful injury. I checked the following couple of days in September, but did not find any other articles that mentioned this incident.
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Family Milestones: March 19th
My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, Samuel S. LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1897 in Tipton County, Indiana to Ida M. STONE. Samuel was the son of Carey W. and Clara E. (COOK) LAMBERTSON, and the younger brother of my Charles LAMBERTSON. Samuel was born January 11, 1875 in Preble County, Ohio. Ida was born in 1878 in Franklin County, Indiana, the daughter of William and Alice (SEALS) STONE. They had one child that died before the 1900 census, when they were living in Hamilton County, Indiana. Ida died June 19, 1900 in Hamilton County, Indiana. Samuel died October 15, 1911 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Samuel is buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal great aunt, Dorothy Dot LeMASTER, was born on this date in 1900 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. Dorothy was the daughter of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older sister of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. Dorothy married July 21, 1921 to Charles Glendon HUNT. Charles was born July 13, 1900 in Albright, Indiana, the son of William Allen and Mary Leota (WEBER) HUNT. They lived in Richmond, Indiana and had 3 children. Dorothy married secondly on February 8, 1962 to Glen LOCK. Charles died February 11, 1956 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. Dorothy died October 1984 in Centerville, Wayne County, Indiana.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Robert WRIGHT, was baptized on this date in 1758 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Robert was the son of Deacon John and Hannah (FESSENDEN) WRIGHT, and the younger brother of my John WRIGHT. Robert married circa 1780 to Catherine APPLEGATE. Catherine was born circa 1762 in New Jersey, the daughter of William and Sarah Catherine (WIGGINS) APPLEGATE. Robert served in the Revolutionary War. He was a farmer in Clermont and Brown Counties, Ohio. They had 9 children. Catherine died before March 12, 1839 in Brown County, Ohio. Robert died before April 21, 1840 in Brown County, Ohio.
My paternal great aunt, Dorothy Dot LeMASTER, was born on this date in 1900 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. Dorothy was the daughter of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older sister of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. Dorothy married July 21, 1921 to Charles Glendon HUNT. Charles was born July 13, 1900 in Albright, Indiana, the son of William Allen and Mary Leota (WEBER) HUNT. They lived in Richmond, Indiana and had 3 children. Dorothy married secondly on February 8, 1962 to Glen LOCK. Charles died February 11, 1956 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. Dorothy died October 1984 in Centerville, Wayne County, Indiana.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Robert WRIGHT, was baptized on this date in 1758 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Robert was the son of Deacon John and Hannah (FESSENDEN) WRIGHT, and the younger brother of my John WRIGHT. Robert married circa 1780 to Catherine APPLEGATE. Catherine was born circa 1762 in New Jersey, the daughter of William and Sarah Catherine (WIGGINS) APPLEGATE. Robert served in the Revolutionary War. He was a farmer in Clermont and Brown Counties, Ohio. They had 9 children. Catherine died before March 12, 1839 in Brown County, Ohio. Robert died before April 21, 1840 in Brown County, Ohio.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Family Milestones: March 18th
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Rachel LEMASTERS, was married on this date in 1860 in Jay County, Indiana to William E. CUNNINGHAM. Rachel was the daughter of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS Sr. and the older sister of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS Jr. Rachel was born July 16, 1838 in Shelby County, Ohio. William was born February 1835 in Indiana, the son of Benjamin and Margaret (CLINE) CUNNINGHAM. William was a farmer and shoemaker in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. They had 6 children. William died June 4, 1912. Rachel died March 12, 1913. Both are buried at the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Family Milestones: March 17th
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Austin PIERCE, married on this date in 1826 to Mary Ann STERLING. Austin was born September 2, 1799 in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont, the son of Gordon and Thirsa (SMALLEY) PIERCE. I do not have the dates of birth or death for Mary Ann. They had 8 children. Austin died June 17, 1861 in Villenova, New York.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Elizabeth J. BEALS, was born on this date in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Elizabeth was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan T. BEALS. Elizabeth married May 1, 1867 to Solomon HINSHAW. Solomon was born November 1841 in North Carolina, the son of Michael and Rachel (________) HINSHAW. They raised 3 children in Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. Solomon died November 29, 1929. Elizabeth died September 9, 1928. Both are buried in the Summit Lawn Cemetery, Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Elizabeth J. BEALS, was born on this date in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Elizabeth was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan T. BEALS. Elizabeth married May 1, 1867 to Solomon HINSHAW. Solomon was born November 1841 in North Carolina, the son of Michael and Rachel (________) HINSHAW. They raised 3 children in Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana. Solomon died November 29, 1929. Elizabeth died September 9, 1928. Both are buried in the Summit Lawn Cemetery, Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Family Milestones: March 16th
My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Anne WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1796 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Anne was the daughter of Samuel and Cyllania (WOOLSTON) WOOLSTON, and the older sister of my Rachel WOOLSTON. Anne married September 20, 1817 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Joshua WOOLSTON. Joshua was born circa 1797 in Burlington County, New Jersey. They had 5 children. Joshua died 1800 in Burlington County, New Jersey. I do not have Anne's date of death.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Daniel PIERCE, was born on this date in 1786. Daniel was the son of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the younger brother of my Gordon PIERCE. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Hannah HAINES, was born on this date in 1749. Hannah was the daughter of Jeremiah and Hannah (BONNELL) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Robert HAINES. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Daniel PIERCE, was born on this date in 1786. Daniel was the son of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the younger brother of my Gordon PIERCE. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Hannah HAINES, was born on this date in 1749. Hannah was the daughter of Jeremiah and Hannah (BONNELL) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Robert HAINES. Nothing further is known at this time.
Tombstone Tuesday: William E. and Rachel (Lemasters) Cunningham
William E. and Rachel (LEMASTERS) CUNNINGHAM, my paternal 2nd-great grandaunt & uncle, are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
William was born February 1835 in Indiana, the son of Benjamin and Margaret (CLINE) CUNNINGHAM.
Rachel was born July 16, 1838 in Shelby County, Ohio, the daughter of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS.
William and Rachel were married on March 18, 1860 in Jay County, Indiana.
William's occupation was shoemaker and farmer. They lived out their lives in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.
William died June 4, 1912. Rachel died March 12, 1913.
Known children of William and Rachel (LEMASTERS) CUNNINGHAM:
- Nancy M. CUNNINGHAM (1861-1938); married David F. RANTS
- Catherine E. CUNNINGHAM (1862-1863)
- Phillip L. CUNNINGHAM (1865- ); married Eana BRAKE
- John William CUNNINGHAM (1868- ); married Leona DRAKE
- Orinda CUNNINGHAM (1869- ); married Elmer I. PAULING
- Martha J. CUNNINGHAM (1873- );married Elsworth BEARD
To Add Another Online Tree Or Not?
Currently, I have an online database of my entire genealogical database, tjlgenes, online at WorldConnect. While I use this primarily as a source of backup for my data, I've also been contacted by distant cousins who've been kind enough to share corrections and additions through the "post-em" service.
Now that I'm an Ancestry.com subscriber, I've also been able to find others who share a common ancestry and have posted their family trees and photos on the site. Just recently, I was able to connect with a member of my wife's extended family, and we are in the process of sharing information. Since Ancestry.com gives you an option to post a family tree on the site as well, I'm debating whether I should create one.
I'm all in favor of sharing my information as far and as wide as possible, but I'm not sure of the best way to create a tree on Ancestry. Should I upload the whole GEDCOM, or just create a tree one branch at a time? Should I make it one big tree, or several smaller, independent branches. Perhaps I'm over thinking the whole process.
© 2010, copyright Travis J. LeMaster
Now that I'm an Ancestry.com subscriber, I've also been able to find others who share a common ancestry and have posted their family trees and photos on the site. Just recently, I was able to connect with a member of my wife's extended family, and we are in the process of sharing information. Since Ancestry.com gives you an option to post a family tree on the site as well, I'm debating whether I should create one.
I'm all in favor of sharing my information as far and as wide as possible, but I'm not sure of the best way to create a tree on Ancestry. Should I upload the whole GEDCOM, or just create a tree one branch at a time? Should I make it one big tree, or several smaller, independent branches. Perhaps I'm over thinking the whole process.
© 2010, copyright Travis J. LeMaster
Disappointing news from Arkansas: N.T. Beals research
I received a response yesterday to my inquiry of the Grant County, Arkansas library in Sheridan, regarding an obituary for Nathan T. BEALS. Unfortunately, they have no records that old, but they did suggest that I try the Arkansas History Commission in Little Rock.
According to their website, a newspaper in Grant County published during this time was the Sheridan Headlight.
I'm still hopeful that there is an obituary out there in an Arkansas paper for Nathan T. or N.T. BEALS, who died February 16, 1915 in Leola, Arkansas.
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According to their website, a newspaper in Grant County published during this time was the Sheridan Headlight.
I'm still hopeful that there is an obituary out there in an Arkansas paper for Nathan T. or N.T. BEALS, who died February 16, 1915 in Leola, Arkansas.
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Monday, March 15, 2010
John William Wright (1860-1945)
John William WRIGHT (1860-1945) was my maternal 2nd-great grandfather. The WRIGHT line has Scottish origins, immigrating from Fife before 1752.
The following facts about John's life are known:
Ahnentafel # 48: Joseph W. WRIGHT (1838-1919); Brown Co., OH>Madison Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 96: John WRIGHT (1814-1890); Brown Co., OH
Ahnentafel # 192: George WRIGHT (1780-1853); Pennsylvania>Brown Co., OH
Ahnentafel # 384: John WRIGHT (1755-1810); Middlesex Co., MA>Clermont Co., OH
Ahnentafel # 768: John WRIGHT (1727-1772); Fife, SCT>Anamaboo, New Guinea
Ahntentafel # 1536: Robert WRIGHT (1688-1749); Perth, SCT>Fife, SCT
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The following facts about John's life are known:
- Birth: He was born February 21, 1860 in Brown County, Ohio, the son of Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT.
- Census: 1860 - He appears in the Joseph WRIGHT household in Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio.
- Census: 1870 - He appears in the Joseph WRIGHT household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.
- Census: 1880 - He appears in the Joseph WRIGHT household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.
- Marriage: He married Ellen KING on May 13, 1888 in Madison County, Indiana.
- Census: 1900 - He appears as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Occupation listed as farmer.
- Census: 1910 - He appears as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Occupation listed as farmer.
- Census: 1920 - He appears as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Occupation listed as farmer.
- Census: 1930 - He appears as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Occupation listed as farmer.
- Directory:1931 - He is listed as living at Rural Route 6, Alexandria.
- Directory:1932 - He is listed as living on Wm. Cochran Road, Alexandria.
- Directory:1934 - He is listed as living on Wm. Cochran Road, Alexandria.
- Directory:1935 - He is listed as living on Wm. Cochran Road, Alexandria.
- Directory:1938 - He is listed as living on Wm. Cochran Road, Alexandria.
- Death: He died June 5, 1945 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Cause of death: mitral regurgitation.
- Obituary: His obituary appeared June 6, 1945 in the Alexandria Times-Tribune.
- Death: Need to obtain a copy of his death certificate from the Madison County, Indiana Health Department.
- Obituary: Need to seek out obituaries printed in other local newspapers (Anderson, Elwood, etc.)
- Deeds: Need to seek out land records in Madison County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 48: Joseph W. WRIGHT (1838-1919); Brown Co., OH>Madison Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 96: John WRIGHT (1814-1890); Brown Co., OH
Ahnentafel # 192: George WRIGHT (1780-1853); Pennsylvania>Brown Co., OH
Ahnentafel # 384: John WRIGHT (1755-1810); Middlesex Co., MA>Clermont Co., OH
Ahnentafel # 768: John WRIGHT (1727-1772); Fife, SCT>Anamaboo, New Guinea
Ahntentafel # 1536: Robert WRIGHT (1688-1749); Perth, SCT>Fife, SCT
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Family Milestones: March 15th
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Jane LEMASTERS, married on this date in 1831 in Shelby County, Ohio to Thomas McVAY. Jane was the daughter of Jacob and Hannah (________) LEMASTERS, and the older sister of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS. Jane was born 1807 in Mason County, Virginia. Thomas was born July 25, 1805 in Rockingham County, Virginia, the son of John and Elizabeth (MILLER) McVAY. They had 4 children. Thomas died December 25, 1884 in Franklin Township, Shelby County, Ohio. Jane died November 25, 1865 in Shelby County, Ohio.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Samuel WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1797 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Samuel was the son of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON, and the older brother of my Rachel WOOLSTON. Samuel died December 7, 1802 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Samuel WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1797 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Samuel was the son of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON, and the older brother of my Rachel WOOLSTON. Samuel died December 7, 1802 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Family Milestones: March 14th
My paternal great-grandmother, Barbara Isabel WEHRLY, was born on this date in 1869 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. Barbara was the daughter of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY. Barbara married November 13, 1886 in Jay County, Indiana to Luman Cooper LeMASTERS. Luman was born May 27, 1867 in Jay County, Indiana, the son of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LEMASTERS Jr. Luman and Barbara had 13 children. They lived in Valley County, Nebraska and Jay County, Indiana. Luman died February 10, 1933 in Salamaonia, Jay County, Indiana. Barbara died February 6, 1930 in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Ephraim MAXSON, was born on this date in 1802 in Harrison County, Virginia. Ephraim was the son of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older brother of my Prudence MAXSON. Ephraim married May 22, 1823 in Clark County, Ohio to Mary SMITH. Mary was born November 28, 1804 in Virginia, the daughter of Peter SMITH. They had 6 children. Mary died August 20, 1886 in Clayton County, Iowa. Ephraim died March 30, 1856 in Clayton County, Iowa.
My maternal 7th-great grandfather, Thomas BEALS, was born on this date in 1719 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Thomas was the son of John and Sarah (BOWATER) BEALS. Thomas married in 1741, 9th month, 12th day at Monocacy, Prince George's County, Maryland to Sarah ANTRIM. Sarah was born circa 1724. Thomas was a minister of Society of Friends. They had 13 children. Sarah died in 1813, 7th month, 6th day in Highland County, Ohio. Thomas died in 1801, 8th month, 29th day in Highland County, Ohio.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Ephraim MAXSON, was born on this date in 1802 in Harrison County, Virginia. Ephraim was the son of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older brother of my Prudence MAXSON. Ephraim married May 22, 1823 in Clark County, Ohio to Mary SMITH. Mary was born November 28, 1804 in Virginia, the daughter of Peter SMITH. They had 6 children. Mary died August 20, 1886 in Clayton County, Iowa. Ephraim died March 30, 1856 in Clayton County, Iowa.
My maternal 7th-great grandfather, Thomas BEALS, was born on this date in 1719 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Thomas was the son of John and Sarah (BOWATER) BEALS. Thomas married in 1741, 9th month, 12th day at Monocacy, Prince George's County, Maryland to Sarah ANTRIM. Sarah was born circa 1724. Thomas was a minister of Society of Friends. They had 13 children. Sarah died in 1813, 7th month, 6th day in Highland County, Ohio. Thomas died in 1801, 8th month, 29th day in Highland County, Ohio.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Family Milestones: March 13th
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Abraham BYERS, was born on this date in 1803 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. Abraham was the son of Abraham and Mary (STICKEL) BYERS, and the younger brother of my Barbara BYERS. Abraham married Louisa BOWER. I do not have dates of birth or death for Louisa. Abraham died December 31, 1867 in York County, Pennsylvania. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Jabesh HEATON, was born on this date in 1714. Jabesh was the son of Samuel and Susan (HAWES) HEATON, and the older brother of my John HEATON. Jabesh died in 1802. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Jabesh HEATON, was born on this date in 1714. Jabesh was the son of Samuel and Susan (HAWES) HEATON, and the older brother of my John HEATON. Jabesh died in 1802. Nothing further is known at this time.
Surname Saturday: Duffey
The DUFFEY surname is Eileen's maternal line. The ethnic origins of the surname are not known at this time.
Stories and History:
Ahnentafel # 25: Ruth Anne DUFFEY (1847-1942). Ruth was born November 17, 1847 in Logan, Hocking County, Ohio. She married Thomas Jefferson PEFLEY on September 17, 1863 at Dora, Wabash County, Indiana. Thomas was born May 24, 1840 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio. They raised 3 children in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana. Thomas died February 9, 1935 in Dana, Jackson County, Indiana. Ruth died January 9, 1942 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 50: Daniel DUFFEY (1815-1879). Daniel was born February 2, 1815 in Virginia. He married Susanna FREESE before 1843. Susanna was born October 7, 1820. They raised 8 children in Wabash County, Indiana. Susanna died Jun 7, 1893. Daniel died May 17, 1879.
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Stories and History:
Ahnentafel # 25: Ruth Anne DUFFEY (1847-1942). Ruth was born November 17, 1847 in Logan, Hocking County, Ohio. She married Thomas Jefferson PEFLEY on September 17, 1863 at Dora, Wabash County, Indiana. Thomas was born May 24, 1840 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio. They raised 3 children in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana. Thomas died February 9, 1935 in Dana, Jackson County, Indiana. Ruth died January 9, 1942 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 50: Daniel DUFFEY (1815-1879). Daniel was born February 2, 1815 in Virginia. He married Susanna FREESE before 1843. Susanna was born October 7, 1820. They raised 8 children in Wabash County, Indiana. Susanna died Jun 7, 1893. Daniel died May 17, 1879.
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Family Milestones: March 12th
My maternal 4th-great grandfather, William KING, married on this date in 1834 in Wayne County, Indiana to Nancy Ann OWENS/OWINGS. William was born circa 1790 in North Carolina. Nancy was his second wife. Nancy was born November 17, 1817 in North Carolina, the daughter of James OWENS. They raised 8 children in Madison and Wabash Counties, Indiana. William died May 7, 1869 in Wabash County, Indiana. Nancy died July 13, 1887 in Wabash County, Indiana. Both are buried at the Dora Cemetery, Wabash County, Indiana.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, William DAVIS, was born on this date in 1758. William was the son of Thomas William and Tacy (CRANDALL) DAVIS, and the younger brother of my Elisabeth DAVIS. William married Elizabeth JOHNSON. Elizabeth was born July 11, 1762. Elizabeth died January 6, 1845 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. William died January 6, 1845 in Shrewsubry, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, William METZNER, was born on this date in 1807 in Saxony. William was the son of Jasper and Hannah (REISENBURG) METZNER, and the younger brother of my John METZNER. William married circa 1848 in Ohio to Barbara POWELL. Barbara was born July 10, 1828 in Baden. They had 11 children. William was a farmer and harness maker. Barbara died January 27, 1908 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio. William died June 8, 1882 in St. Louisville, Licking County, Ohio.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, William DAVIS, was born on this date in 1758. William was the son of Thomas William and Tacy (CRANDALL) DAVIS, and the younger brother of my Elisabeth DAVIS. William married Elizabeth JOHNSON. Elizabeth was born July 11, 1762. Elizabeth died January 6, 1845 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. William died January 6, 1845 in Shrewsubry, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, William METZNER, was born on this date in 1807 in Saxony. William was the son of Jasper and Hannah (REISENBURG) METZNER, and the younger brother of my John METZNER. William married circa 1848 in Ohio to Barbara POWELL. Barbara was born July 10, 1828 in Baden. They had 11 children. William was a farmer and harness maker. Barbara died January 27, 1908 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio. William died June 8, 1882 in St. Louisville, Licking County, Ohio.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Family Milestones: March 11th
My paternal 3rd-great grandfather, Luman Walker LEMASTERS Sr., was born on this date in 1808 in Mason County, Virginia. Luman was the son of Jacob and Hannah (________) LEMASTERS. Luman married January 19, 1832 in Shelby County, Ohio to Nancy YOUNG. Nancy was born June 2, 1812 in Pickaway County, Ohio, daughter of Phillip and Nancy Ann (McLANE) YOUNG. They moved from Shelby County, Ohio to Jay County, Indiana circa 1854 and raised 11 children. Luman was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church. Nancy died August 26, 1904 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. Luman died April 15, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Adam YOUNG, was married on this date in 1841 to Mary NOLAND. Adam was born April 20, 1820, the son of Phillip and Nancy Ann (McLANE) YOUNG, and the younger brother of my Nancy YOUNG. I do not have dates of birth or death for Mary. They had at least 1 son. Adam died December 10, 1893. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Nathan CHEW, was married on this date in 1819 to Sarah WARD. Nathan was born November 24, 1789 in Gloucester County, New Jersey, the son of Nathaniel and Sarah (SPRINGER) CHEW. I do not have dates of birth or death for Sarah. Nathan died July 28, 1890. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great grandparents, Thomas HEATON and Susan TAYLOR, were married on this date in 1789 in Faquier County, Virginia. Thomas was born in 1761 in Harper's Ferry, Virginia, the son of John and Abigail (PAXTON) HEATON. I do not have dates of birth or death for Susan. They had 6 children and lived in Brown County, Ohio. Thomas died September 17, 1858 in Brown County, Ohio.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Adam YOUNG, was married on this date in 1841 to Mary NOLAND. Adam was born April 20, 1820, the son of Phillip and Nancy Ann (McLANE) YOUNG, and the younger brother of my Nancy YOUNG. I do not have dates of birth or death for Mary. They had at least 1 son. Adam died December 10, 1893. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Nathan CHEW, was married on this date in 1819 to Sarah WARD. Nathan was born November 24, 1789 in Gloucester County, New Jersey, the son of Nathaniel and Sarah (SPRINGER) CHEW. I do not have dates of birth or death for Sarah. Nathan died July 28, 1890. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great grandparents, Thomas HEATON and Susan TAYLOR, were married on this date in 1789 in Faquier County, Virginia. Thomas was born in 1761 in Harper's Ferry, Virginia, the son of John and Abigail (PAXTON) HEATON. I do not have dates of birth or death for Susan. They had 6 children and lived in Brown County, Ohio. Thomas died September 17, 1858 in Brown County, Ohio.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Family Milestones: March 10th
My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Joseph MAXSON, was born on this date in 1692 in Westerly, Rhode Island. Joseph was the son of Rev. Joseph and Tacy (BURDICK) MAXSON. Joseph married circa 1715 to Bethia MAXSON, daughter of John and Judith (CLARKE) MAXSON. Bethia was born July 31, 1693. They had 10 children. Bethia died 1747 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Joseph died 1747 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Thomas SWAFFORD, was born on this date in 1783 in Greenville, South Carolina. Thomas was the son of Peter James and Rennie (HOWARD) SWAFFORD, and the younger brother of my Jacob SWAFFORD. Thomas married before 1801 to Nellie HOWARD. They had 13 children. Thomas died November 2, 1856 in Bledsoe County, Tennessee.
My paternal grandaunt, Vera Delphene HALEY, was born on this date in 1890 in Jay County, Indiana. Vera was the daughter of Eli Weldon and Cora Belle (METZER) HALEY, and the older sister of my Ruth Pauline HALEY. Vera married Clarence Leroy STUBER on February 14, 1915. Clarence was the son of Henry and Martha (________) STUBER. They had 1 child and lived in Allen County, Ohio and Jay County, Indiana. Clarence died May 20, 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Vera died June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Thomas SWAFFORD, was born on this date in 1783 in Greenville, South Carolina. Thomas was the son of Peter James and Rennie (HOWARD) SWAFFORD, and the younger brother of my Jacob SWAFFORD. Thomas married before 1801 to Nellie HOWARD. They had 13 children. Thomas died November 2, 1856 in Bledsoe County, Tennessee.
My paternal grandaunt, Vera Delphene HALEY, was born on this date in 1890 in Jay County, Indiana. Vera was the daughter of Eli Weldon and Cora Belle (METZER) HALEY, and the older sister of my Ruth Pauline HALEY. Vera married Clarence Leroy STUBER on February 14, 1915. Clarence was the son of Henry and Martha (________) STUBER. They had 1 child and lived in Allen County, Ohio and Jay County, Indiana. Clarence died May 20, 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Vera died June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.
Biased Juror? Eli Weldon Haley: Mentioned in Indiana Case Law
While doing a Google search on my paternal great-grandfather, Eli Weldon Haley (1866-1957), I came across an interesting link that tied him to Indiana case law. He was mentioned in the court case of Greer v. State of Indiana (1929) which went to the Indiana Supreme Court.
It seems that grandpa Eli was on the juror during the original trial that resulted in the conviction of Frank GREER. During the appeal, it was alleged that Eli was guilty of misconduct, because before the trial, it was alleged that Eli had stated to a James MILLER, that GREER was guilty, and that if he (Haley) was on the jury, he "would stay until the last dog was hung that he was guilty". This statement was supposedly given in the presence of Wesley F. METZNER, Eli's brother-in-law. It was alleged that grandpa HALEY had been biased and that GREER could not get a fair trial.
This trial took place in Jay County, Indiana and involved the act of receiving stolen goods from another state. In 1925, Greer received stolen clover seed from Van Wert, Ohio and knowing that it was stolen, tried to sell it in Jay County. He was convicted and sentenced to the Indiana State Prison. The Supreme Court did not grant his appeal based on his claim that my ancestor was a biased juror.
This sounds like an interesting case to research. On my next trip to the library in Portland, I am going to see what I can find out from the local newspaper articles.
It seems that grandpa Eli was on the juror during the original trial that resulted in the conviction of Frank GREER. During the appeal, it was alleged that Eli was guilty of misconduct, because before the trial, it was alleged that Eli had stated to a James MILLER, that GREER was guilty, and that if he (Haley) was on the jury, he "would stay until the last dog was hung that he was guilty". This statement was supposedly given in the presence of Wesley F. METZNER, Eli's brother-in-law. It was alleged that grandpa HALEY had been biased and that GREER could not get a fair trial.
This trial took place in Jay County, Indiana and involved the act of receiving stolen goods from another state. In 1925, Greer received stolen clover seed from Van Wert, Ohio and knowing that it was stolen, tried to sell it in Jay County. He was convicted and sentenced to the Indiana State Prison. The Supreme Court did not grant his appeal based on his claim that my ancestor was a biased juror.
This sounds like an interesting case to research. On my next trip to the library in Portland, I am going to see what I can find out from the local newspaper articles.
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