The following tidbit comes from a personal interview conducted with my mother:
Were there any family stories or legends that you can recall?
I never heard anything about that. If I did, I was a young and didn't pay attention.
[Ed.: C'mon! Surely, there was something there about an Indian princess or something.....]
Sunday, May 09, 2010
Family Milestones: May 9th
My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Sarah HEATON, married on this date in 1735 to Matthew WILLIAMS. Sarah was the daughter of Samuel and Susan (HAWES) HEATON, and the older sister of my John HEATON. Sarah was born September 13, 1707. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Matthew. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Amanda MOULTON, was born on this date in 1802. Amanda was the daughter of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the younger sister of my Selah MOULTON. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Nathan DAVIS, was born on this date in 1740 in Westerly, Rhode Island. Nathan was the son of Thomas William and Tacy (CRANDALL) DAVIS, and the younger brother of my Elisabeth DAVIS. Nathan was married January 19, 1761 to Ann GIFFORD. Ann was born January 17, 1742. They had 14 children and lived in Salem, Virginia. Ann died in 1820. Nathan died before October 17, 1814 in Salem, Virginia.
My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Amanda MOULTON, was born on this date in 1802. Amanda was the daughter of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the younger sister of my Selah MOULTON. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Nathan DAVIS, was born on this date in 1740 in Westerly, Rhode Island. Nathan was the son of Thomas William and Tacy (CRANDALL) DAVIS, and the younger brother of my Elisabeth DAVIS. Nathan was married January 19, 1761 to Ann GIFFORD. Ann was born January 17, 1742. They had 14 children and lived in Salem, Virginia. Ann died in 1820. Nathan died before October 17, 1814 in Salem, Virginia.
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Family Milestones: May 8th
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Malinda Lynn HEATON, married on this date in 1852 in Brown County, Ohio to Jasper STRATTON. Malinda was the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the older sister of my Rebecca HEATON. Malinda was born May 7, 1834 in Brown County, Ohio. Jasper was born in 1834 in Brown County, Ohio. Malinda died May 7, 1915 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, John NOSLER, married on this date in 1792 in Montgomery County, Virginia to Mary WYLE. John was the son of Bostin and Sophia (________) NOSLER, and the older brother of my Conrad NOSLER. I do not have the dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Mary. John was born circa 1768 and died between 1836 and 1837 in Putnam County, Indiana. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great grandmother, Mary Jane SHERRICK, married on this date in 1897 in Jay County, Indiana to Robert N. KIMBLE. Mary's first husband, George Washington HALEY, had passed away in 1892. Mary was born January 13, 1844 in Ashland County, Ohio, the daughter of David and Susan (JACOBS) SHERRICK. Robert was born August 1841 in Ohio. They lived in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana. Robert died sometime after the 1900 census. Mary died January 15, 1916 in Jay County, Indiana and is buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, John NOSLER, married on this date in 1792 in Montgomery County, Virginia to Mary WYLE. John was the son of Bostin and Sophia (________) NOSLER, and the older brother of my Conrad NOSLER. I do not have the dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Mary. John was born circa 1768 and died between 1836 and 1837 in Putnam County, Indiana. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great grandmother, Mary Jane SHERRICK, married on this date in 1897 in Jay County, Indiana to Robert N. KIMBLE. Mary's first husband, George Washington HALEY, had passed away in 1892. Mary was born January 13, 1844 in Ashland County, Ohio, the daughter of David and Susan (JACOBS) SHERRICK. Robert was born August 1841 in Ohio. They lived in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana. Robert died sometime after the 1900 census. Mary died January 15, 1916 in Jay County, Indiana and is buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
Friday, May 07, 2010
Family Milestones: May 7th
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Malinda Lynn HEATON, was born on this date in 1834 in Brown County, Ohio. Malinda was the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the older sister of my Rebecca HEATON. Malinda married May 8, 1852 in Brown County, Ohio to Jasper STRATTON. Jasper was born in 1834 in Brown County, Ohio. Malinda died May 7, 1915 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Nothing further is known at this time.
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Family Milestones: May 6th
My maternal grandaunt, Ruby June LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1944 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana to Robert Earl WALSH, son of Earl R. and Lillian (________) WALSH. Ruby was the daughter of Clemon Beals and June Kirk (DAVIS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger sister of my Bonnie Mae LAMBERTSON. Robert was a Army veteran of World War II. They have 2 children.
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Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Family Milestones: May 5th
My maternal 3rd-great grandparents, Edmund G. PIERCE and Catherine GROENENDYKE, were married on this date in 1864 in Madison County, Indiana. Edmund was the son of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE. Catherine was the daughter of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE. Edmund was born April 30, 1837 in Wayne County, Indiana. Catherine was born on February 4, 1843 in Madison County, Indiana. They had 5 children and lived in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana where Edmund was a farmer. Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana. Catherine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, James J. HEATON, was born on this date in 1848 in Brown County, Indiana. James was the son of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the younger brother of my Rebecca Ann HEATON. James married October 6, 1867 in Schuyler County, Missouri to Sarah A. MERIDETH, daughter of Simon and Phoebe (ASHBAUGH) MERIDETH. Sarah was born April 14, 1852 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri. They had 9 children. Sarah died August 7, 1927 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri. James died July 24, 1934 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri. Both are buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Schuyler County, Missouri.
My paternal 7th-great grandfather, John DAVIS, was born on this date in 1692 near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John was the son of William and Elizabeth (BRISLEY) DAVIS. John married August 25, 1715 in Westerly, Rhode Island to Elizabeth MAXSON, daughter of John and Judith (CLARKE) MAXSON. John was a minister of the Seventh Day Baptist Church. They had 9 children and lived in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Elizabeth died April 18, 1751 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. John died April 18, 1745 in Squam, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
My maternal 6th-great grandmother, Sibell LITTELL, was born on this date in 1769 in Virginia. Sibell married in 1787 in Morgantown, Virginia to William JACOBS, son of Jacob and Hannah (JOHNSON) JACOBS. William was born in 1765 in Virginia. They had 9 children and lived in Fleming County, Kentucky and Adams County, Ohio. William died in 1841 in Brown County, Ohio. Sibell died September 9, 1853 in Adams County, Ohio.
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My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, James J. HEATON, was born on this date in 1848 in Brown County, Indiana. James was the son of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the younger brother of my Rebecca Ann HEATON. James married October 6, 1867 in Schuyler County, Missouri to Sarah A. MERIDETH, daughter of Simon and Phoebe (ASHBAUGH) MERIDETH. Sarah was born April 14, 1852 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri. They had 9 children. Sarah died August 7, 1927 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri. James died July 24, 1934 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri. Both are buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Schuyler County, Missouri.
My paternal 7th-great grandfather, John DAVIS, was born on this date in 1692 near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John was the son of William and Elizabeth (BRISLEY) DAVIS. John married August 25, 1715 in Westerly, Rhode Island to Elizabeth MAXSON, daughter of John and Judith (CLARKE) MAXSON. John was a minister of the Seventh Day Baptist Church. They had 9 children and lived in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Elizabeth died April 18, 1751 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. John died April 18, 1745 in Squam, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
My maternal 6th-great grandmother, Sibell LITTELL, was born on this date in 1769 in Virginia. Sibell married in 1787 in Morgantown, Virginia to William JACOBS, son of Jacob and Hannah (JOHNSON) JACOBS. William was born in 1765 in Virginia. They had 9 children and lived in Fleming County, Kentucky and Adams County, Ohio. William died in 1841 in Brown County, Ohio. Sibell died September 9, 1853 in Adams County, Ohio.
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Jay County (IN) Journal : May 2010
Yesterday, I received the latest Jay County Journal, the newsletter of the Jay County Historical Society. Once again, my membership in this society was rewarded with a few tidbits in their newsletter to add to my research.
One of the articles in the newsletter was about common school graduations. Not only did I learn some interesting facts about how common schools operated in the State of Indiana and in Jay County, but the newsletter published a few older programs from school graduations.
Because of this publication, I discovered that in 1911, my paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Dr. W.A. CHEW, was the president of the Salamonia Board of Education. William Anderson CHEW was a local doctor in Salamonia for many years, but I didn't realize he was also involved with the schools of the area. Glancing over the list of names of the graduates from the various townships and towns that year, I noticed his son, Forest CHEW, was listed as a graduate from Salamonia.
The newsletter also published the 1915 program, and my paternal grandaunt, Clara Elnora HALEY, was listed as a graduate from Noble Township.
There were many other names mentioned that seemed familiar, and I will need to examine the newsletter further for more clues.
It is so nice to have this society publish this type of information. Even though the clues didn't solve any mysteries, they add to overall picture of the family and make the ancestors more 'real'.
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One of the articles in the newsletter was about common school graduations. Not only did I learn some interesting facts about how common schools operated in the State of Indiana and in Jay County, but the newsletter published a few older programs from school graduations.
Because of this publication, I discovered that in 1911, my paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Dr. W.A. CHEW, was the president of the Salamonia Board of Education. William Anderson CHEW was a local doctor in Salamonia for many years, but I didn't realize he was also involved with the schools of the area. Glancing over the list of names of the graduates from the various townships and towns that year, I noticed his son, Forest CHEW, was listed as a graduate from Salamonia.
The newsletter also published the 1915 program, and my paternal grandaunt, Clara Elnora HALEY, was listed as a graduate from Noble Township.
There were many other names mentioned that seemed familiar, and I will need to examine the newsletter further for more clues.
It is so nice to have this society publish this type of information. Even though the clues didn't solve any mysteries, they add to overall picture of the family and make the ancestors more 'real'.
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Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Charles Wilson Lambertson (1872-1958)
Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON (1872-1958) was my maternal 2nd-great grandfather. The LAMBERTSON line has origins stretching back into Sussex/Warren County, New Jersey area around 1800.
The following facts about Charles' life are known:
Ahnentafel # 56: Carey W. LAMBERTSON (1847-1918); Butler Co., OH>Madison Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 112: John LAMBERTSON (c1800-1875); New Jersey>Montgomery Co., OH.
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The following facts about Charles' life are known:
- Birth: He was born January 25, 1872 in Preble County, Ohio, the son of Carey W. and Clara E. (COOK) LAMBERTSON.
- Marriage: He married Pearl May BEALS on April 18, 1897 in Hamilton County, Indiana.
- Census: 1900 - He appears as the head of household in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.
- Census: 1910 - He appears as the head of household in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.
- Census: 1920 - He appears as the head of household in the 3rd Ward of Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
- Census: 1930 - He appears as the head of household in Sharpsville, Tipton County, Indiana.
- Residence: 1936-1940 - He is listed as a resident of Greentown, Howard County, Indiana in city directories.
- Residence: 1943 - He is listed a a resident of Anderson, Madison County, Indiana in the city directory.
- Residence: 1952 & 1957 - He is listed as a resident of Elwood, Madison County, Indiana in city directories.
- Death: He died May 24, 1958 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
- Obituary: May 26, 1958 - His obituary appeared in the Elwood Call-Leader of Elwood, Madison County, Indiana
- Burial: He is buried in the Cicero City Cemetery, Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana.
- Census: Need to locate him in the 1880 census, should be in the household of Carey LAMBERTSON, probably in Preble County, Ohio
- Marriage: Need to locate a copy of his marriage record from Hamilton County, Indiana to see what other information it may contain
- Land Records: Need to research in three counties: Hamilton, Madison and Howard to locate land records and transactions
- Death: Need to obtain a copy of his death certificate from the Madison County, Indiana Health Department
- Obituary: Need to locate copies of his obituaries in other local newspapers, such as Anderson.
Ahnentafel # 56: Carey W. LAMBERTSON (1847-1918); Butler Co., OH>Madison Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 112: John LAMBERTSON (c1800-1875); New Jersey>Montgomery Co., OH.
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Tombstone Tuesday: Larry Dee LeMaster
Larry Dee LeMASTER is buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. Larry was my second cousin.
Larry was born June 8, 1949 in Jay County, Indiana, the son of John Leland and Helen Eileen (PEASE) LeMASTER.
Larry married Doris Jean SHREEVES on August 31, 1968. They had 3 children.
Larry died February of 1974.
Source: Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), Larry D. LeMaster marker, photographed by Travis J. LeMaster, 26 March 2009.
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Monday, May 03, 2010
Spring Clean: Contract for purchase of Wright home, Alexandria Indiana
This document is the contract between my maternal great-grandparents, Virgil and Edna (PIERCE) WRIGHT, to purchase the home at 610 West Broadway in Alexandria, Indiana described in an earlier post.
Transcription:
WHEREAS, Virgil L. Wright and wife entered into a contract with Virgil O. Christensen and wife, for the purpose of purchasing lot numbered two hundred thirty-two (232) in the Alexandria Land and Title Gas Company's First Addition to the town, now City of Alexandria, Indiana, at and for the sum of Three Thousand ($3000.00) Dollars.
AND WHEREAS there is a balance due the Lincoln Loan Mortgage Company on said real estate of about Two Thousand Thirty-Two Dollars Sixty-Five Cents ($2032.65), and there is an abstract fee of $3.50, agency sale bill of $90.00, attorney's fee of $2.00, stamp for deed of $3.30, [handwritten] and $0.15 telephone to Anderson [end handwritting]
AND WHEREAS the abstract shows that there is a delinquency for 1939 taxes of $13.65 and a penalty of $1.78
AND WHEREAS it is desirable for the parties to close this transaction as soon as possible, and the said Wright is securing a loan in the Alexandria Banking Company, which cannot be closed before March, 27, 1942,
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed by the parties hereto that said deed and papers shall be turned over to the Alexandria Banking Company by the said Christensen, and that the said Wright shall pay the said Christensen Six Hundred Fifty ($650.00) Dollars on said sales contract, making a total payment of Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) Dollars, thus leaving a balance due of about $217.35
NOW THEREFORE, said parties instruct the Alexandria Banking Company to make said settlement and to satisfy said delinquent tax lien, the cost of the abstract, the agency sale bill, the stamp for the deed, the attorney fees and all other items herein set forth, and to pay the balance to Virgil O. Christensen and wife, and to deliver said deed to the said Wright and all other papers to the parties entitled thereto.
Dated at Alexandria, Indiana, this 26th day of March, 1942.
Nellie Marguriete Christensen [signature] Virgil L. Wright [signature]
What I learned from this document: I learned not only the name of the party that the home was purchased from, but the fact that Virgil was taking out a loan with the Alexandria Banking Company. That means that there should be a mortgage record on file with the Madison County Recorder's office - another record to search. The date of this transaction, March 1942, just after World War II started and right at the time of the birth of my uncle, Terry. Perhaps Virgil and Edna were buying this home because they wanted to help my grandparents have a place to come home to after the war. These purchase documents do contradict the family story I was told that my grandparents bought the house without any help from Virgil and Edna. Another benefit is that I have a copy of my great-grandfather's signature!
Related documents: Here are some related documents regarding the release of the mortgage by the Christensen's:
Spring Clean: The Spring Clean is my attempt to examine, cite and document the files and scans that I have accumulated over the years in my genealogy research. By cataloging, filing and re-examining different pieces of data I hope to discover new facts about my family.
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Family Milestones: May 3rd
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, David William KING, was born on this date in 1825, near Zanesville, Ohio. David was the son of William and Sarah (SULLIVAN) KING, and the older brother of my Daniel KING. David married October 7, 1855 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana to Nancy M. BAYLOR, daughter of John and Nancy (SARGENT) BAYLOR. Nancy was born January 26, 1831 in Marion County, Indiana. They had 1 daughter. David was a carpenter and ice merchant in Indianapolis. Nancy died August 26, 1883 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. David died December 31, 1899 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Both are buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
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Sunday, May 02, 2010
Sentimental Sunday: Politics
The following are some tidbits regarding politics from a personal interview with my mother:
What can you tell me about your family and politics?
Lambertson's were Democrats, the Wright's were Republicans.
Martha Lambertson was Madison County [Indiana] Recorder, as a Republican
Daddy couldn't declare his politics because he worked for the post office. He never voted in the primary.
[off-topic]: Dad loved to work the "Little Fooler" puzzle, believe it was from the Chicago paper. Loved to work that every week. At the post office, he was considered the money order clerk; Henry Brown worked at one side of the window, dad at the other. Dad had to take a sorting pitch test every year and could only miss so many in a certain amount of time. I remember him practicing at home. Dad was an avid reader; both mom and dad were - they were in three book clubs at one time. They were always going to the used book stores. Mom liked Harlequin's - quick reads and you didn't have to think. They both loved Michener novels, John Jakes novels, etc.
What about Wendell Willkie; did your mom tell you anything about his 1940 campaign in Elwood?
Just that she was in the parade.
[off-topic]: I remember watching the 1968 riots on television and thinking that I was watching another world. I had a high school chemistry teacher whose wife was from Louisiana, and she had trouble getting on a bus with blacks [when she moved north]
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What can you tell me about your family and politics?
Lambertson's were Democrats, the Wright's were Republicans.
Martha Lambertson was Madison County [Indiana] Recorder, as a Republican
Daddy couldn't declare his politics because he worked for the post office. He never voted in the primary.
[off-topic]: Dad loved to work the "Little Fooler" puzzle, believe it was from the Chicago paper. Loved to work that every week. At the post office, he was considered the money order clerk; Henry Brown worked at one side of the window, dad at the other. Dad had to take a sorting pitch test every year and could only miss so many in a certain amount of time. I remember him practicing at home. Dad was an avid reader; both mom and dad were - they were in three book clubs at one time. They were always going to the used book stores. Mom liked Harlequin's - quick reads and you didn't have to think. They both loved Michener novels, John Jakes novels, etc.
What about Wendell Willkie; did your mom tell you anything about his 1940 campaign in Elwood?
Just that she was in the parade.
[off-topic]: I remember watching the 1968 riots on television and thinking that I was watching another world. I had a high school chemistry teacher whose wife was from Louisiana, and she had trouble getting on a bus with blacks [when she moved north]
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Family Milestones: May 2nd
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Curtiss HURLBUT, was born on this date in 1764 in Woodbury, Connecticut. Curtiss was the son of Israel & Jerusha (________) HURLBUT, and the younger brother of my Avis HURLBUT. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Mary CHEW, was born on this date in 1780 in New Jersey. Mary was the daughter of Rev. Jesse and Mary (RICHARDS) CHEW, and the younger sister of my Nathaniel CHEW. Mary married Joseph EASTLACK about 1800. Mary died October 6, 1851. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Peter GROENENDYKE, was born on this date in 1800 in New Jersey. Peter was the son of James and Johannah (ANTONIDES) GROENENDYKE, and the older brother of my Elias GROENENDYKE. Peter married June 28, 1821 in Wayne County, Indiana to Hannah BEARD. Hannah was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (DICKS) BEARD. Hannah was born December 12, 1803 in Guilford County, North Carolina. They had 4 children. Hannah died November 19, 1886. Peter died August 24, 1854 in Montgomery County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Thomas KING, was born on this date in 1817 in Ohio. Thomas was the son of William and Sarah (SULLIVAN) KING, and the older brother of my Daniel KING. Thomas married before 1842 to Rebecca ________. They had 6 children. Rebecca was born February 16, 1822 in Virginia and died August 21, 1853 in Madison County, Indiana. Thomas married secondly circa 1854 to Martha E. ________. They had 3 children. Martha was born circa 1833 in Indiana. Thomas was a farmer in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana and served as a State Senator in Indiana. Thomas died May 21, 1864 in Madison County, Indiana and is buried in the Howard Cemetery, Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana.
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My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Mary CHEW, was born on this date in 1780 in New Jersey. Mary was the daughter of Rev. Jesse and Mary (RICHARDS) CHEW, and the younger sister of my Nathaniel CHEW. Mary married Joseph EASTLACK about 1800. Mary died October 6, 1851. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Peter GROENENDYKE, was born on this date in 1800 in New Jersey. Peter was the son of James and Johannah (ANTONIDES) GROENENDYKE, and the older brother of my Elias GROENENDYKE. Peter married June 28, 1821 in Wayne County, Indiana to Hannah BEARD. Hannah was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (DICKS) BEARD. Hannah was born December 12, 1803 in Guilford County, North Carolina. They had 4 children. Hannah died November 19, 1886. Peter died August 24, 1854 in Montgomery County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Thomas KING, was born on this date in 1817 in Ohio. Thomas was the son of William and Sarah (SULLIVAN) KING, and the older brother of my Daniel KING. Thomas married before 1842 to Rebecca ________. They had 6 children. Rebecca was born February 16, 1822 in Virginia and died August 21, 1853 in Madison County, Indiana. Thomas married secondly circa 1854 to Martha E. ________. They had 3 children. Martha was born circa 1833 in Indiana. Thomas was a farmer in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana and served as a State Senator in Indiana. Thomas died May 21, 1864 in Madison County, Indiana and is buried in the Howard Cemetery, Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana.
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Saturday, May 01, 2010
Surname Saturday: Freese
The FREESE surname is in Eileen's maternal line. The origins of the surname are not yet known.
Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 51: Susanna FREESE (1820-1893). Susanna was born October 7, 1820 in Ohio. She married Daniel DUFFEY (1815-1879) before 1843, when their first child was born. Daniel was born February 2, 1815 in Virginia. They had 8 children together, and had moved to Lagro Township, Wabash County, Indiana by the 1860 census. Daniel died May 17, 1879. Susanna died June 7, 1893. Both are buried in the Center Grove Cemetery, Wabash County, Indiana.
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Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 51: Susanna FREESE (1820-1893). Susanna was born October 7, 1820 in Ohio. She married Daniel DUFFEY (1815-1879) before 1843, when their first child was born. Daniel was born February 2, 1815 in Virginia. They had 8 children together, and had moved to Lagro Township, Wabash County, Indiana by the 1860 census. Daniel died May 17, 1879. Susanna died June 7, 1893. Both are buried in the Center Grove Cemetery, Wabash County, Indiana.
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Family Milestones: May 1st
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Elizabeth J. BEALS, married on this date in 1867 to Solomon HINSHAW. Elizabeth was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan Thomas BEALS. Solomon was the son of Michael and Rachel (________) HINSHAW. Elizabeth was born March 17, 1849 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Solomon was born November 1841 in North Carolina. They had 3 sons and lived in Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, where Solomon was a farmer. Solomon died November 29, 1929. Elizabeth died September 9, 1928. Both are buried in the Summit Lawn Cemetery, Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Thomas J. BEALS, married on this date in 1859 to Sarah Malinda THOMPSON. Thomas was the son of Nathan C. and Elizabeth (CHEW) BEALS, and the younger brother of my John T. BEALS. Thomas was born August 2, 1836 in Hamilton County, Indiana. I do not have the dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Sarah. They resided in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska in the 1880 census. Thomas died December 6, 1902. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Anna ALDERMAN, married on this date in 1838 in Marion County, Indiana to William KINGAM. Anna was the daughter of James and Martha (CANTELL) ALDERMAN, and the younger sister of my Richard ALDERMAN. I do not have the date of birth or death, nor parentage for William. Anna was born circa 1820 in Indiana. They had 2 children. Nothing further is known at this time.
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My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Thomas J. BEALS, married on this date in 1859 to Sarah Malinda THOMPSON. Thomas was the son of Nathan C. and Elizabeth (CHEW) BEALS, and the younger brother of my John T. BEALS. Thomas was born August 2, 1836 in Hamilton County, Indiana. I do not have the dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Sarah. They resided in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska in the 1880 census. Thomas died December 6, 1902. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Anna ALDERMAN, married on this date in 1838 in Marion County, Indiana to William KINGAM. Anna was the daughter of James and Martha (CANTELL) ALDERMAN, and the younger sister of my Richard ALDERMAN. I do not have the date of birth or death, nor parentage for William. Anna was born circa 1820 in Indiana. They had 2 children. Nothing further is known at this time.
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Friday, April 30, 2010
Family Milestones: April 30th
My maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Edmund G. PIERCE, was born on this date in 1837 in Wayne County, Indiana. Edmund was the son of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE. Edmund married October 17, 1858 in Preble County, Ohio to Lydia P. DUELL, daughter of Joshua and Abigail (BORTON) DUELL. Lydia was born March 26, 1838 in Pilesgrove, New Jersey and died September 14, 1860. Edmund married secondly on May 5, 1864 in Madison County, Indiana to Catherine GROENENDYKE, daughter of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE. Catherine was born February 4, 1843 in Madison County, Indiana. They had 5 children. Catherine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, M. David JACOBS, married on this date in 1867 in Wayne County, Ohio to Mary GAULT. David was the son of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my Susan JACOBS. David was born October 22, 1836 in Congress Township, Wayne County, Ohio. I do not have the dates of birth and death, nor parentage for Mary. David died October 8, 1913. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal granduncle, John Leland LeMASTER, was born on this date in 1902 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. John was the son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older brother of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. John married July 2, 1920 in Jay County, Indiana to Dortha LeEtta DeLAUTER. Dortha was born December 21, 1902 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of W. Otto and Pearl (EARHART) DeLAUTER. They had 6 children. Dortha died May 24, 1976. John died January 13, 1980. Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
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My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, M. David JACOBS, married on this date in 1867 in Wayne County, Ohio to Mary GAULT. David was the son of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my Susan JACOBS. David was born October 22, 1836 in Congress Township, Wayne County, Ohio. I do not have the dates of birth and death, nor parentage for Mary. David died October 8, 1913. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal granduncle, John Leland LeMASTER, was born on this date in 1902 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. John was the son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older brother of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. John married July 2, 1920 in Jay County, Indiana to Dortha LeEtta DeLAUTER. Dortha was born December 21, 1902 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of W. Otto and Pearl (EARHART) DeLAUTER. They had 6 children. Dortha died May 24, 1976. John died January 13, 1980. Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
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Spring Clean: Plat map of Wright home, Alexandria Indiana
This document shows the property description and physical features of my grandparents home at 610 West Broadway in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
Transcription: SURVEY OF LOT 232 IN ALEXANDRIA LAND AND GAS COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO ALEXANDRIA, INDIANA.
TO ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN TITLE TO PREMISES SURVEYED:
I hereby certify that I am a registered Civil Engineer, and that the above is a true and correct plat of the following described real estate, to-wit:
Lot number 232 in Alexandria Land and Gas Company's First Addition to Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, the plat of which is recorded in Plat Book 4, page 45, in the Office of the Recorder of Madison County, Indiana.
I further certify that the buildings are situated on or within the boundaries of said premises.
I further certify that the buildings on adjoining property do not encroach on the lot or real estate in question.
The property is now owned by Virgil C. and Marguerite Christenson and is located at 620 West Broadway, Alexandria, Indiana.
Surveyed Oct. 4, 1939. Signature: Paul W. Phipps, Civil Engineer
What I Learned From This Document: The plat map states that the property is located at 620 West Broadway, Alexandria, Indiana, but I know that it was 610 West Broadway. The map on the plat shows Central Avenue in Alexandria, and then the alley which was right besides grandma and grandpas house. This must be a typographical error. Below is a Google map of the area.
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I was not aware that the Alexandria Land and Gas Company created an addition to the City of Alexandria, but that would make sense as Alexandria was one of the 'gas boom' towns in east central Indiana.
Spring Clean: The Spring Clean is my attempt to examine, cite and document the files and scans that I have accumulated over the years in my genealogy research. By cataloging, filing and re-examining different pieces of data I hope to discover new facts about my family.
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Transcription: SURVEY OF LOT 232 IN ALEXANDRIA LAND AND GAS COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION TO ALEXANDRIA, INDIANA.
TO ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN TITLE TO PREMISES SURVEYED:
I hereby certify that I am a registered Civil Engineer, and that the above is a true and correct plat of the following described real estate, to-wit:
Lot number 232 in Alexandria Land and Gas Company's First Addition to Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, the plat of which is recorded in Plat Book 4, page 45, in the Office of the Recorder of Madison County, Indiana.
I further certify that the buildings are situated on or within the boundaries of said premises.
I further certify that the buildings on adjoining property do not encroach on the lot or real estate in question.
The property is now owned by Virgil C. and Marguerite Christenson and is located at 620 West Broadway, Alexandria, Indiana.
Surveyed Oct. 4, 1939. Signature: Paul W. Phipps, Civil Engineer
What I Learned From This Document: The plat map states that the property is located at 620 West Broadway, Alexandria, Indiana, but I know that it was 610 West Broadway. The map on the plat shows Central Avenue in Alexandria, and then the alley which was right besides grandma and grandpas house. This must be a typographical error. Below is a Google map of the area.
View Larger Map
I was not aware that the Alexandria Land and Gas Company created an addition to the City of Alexandria, but that would make sense as Alexandria was one of the 'gas boom' towns in east central Indiana.
Spring Clean: The Spring Clean is my attempt to examine, cite and document the files and scans that I have accumulated over the years in my genealogy research. By cataloging, filing and re-examining different pieces of data I hope to discover new facts about my family.
© 2010, copyright Travis J. LeMaster http://tjlgenes.blogspot.com
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Family Milestones: April 29th
My maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Carey W. LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1847 in Butler County, Ohio. Carey was the son of John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON. Carey married October 1, 1869 in Butler County, Ohio to Clara E. COOK. Clara was born November 16, 1848 in Ohio, the daughter of William and ________ (HIRHARGER) COOK. They lived in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana and Elwood, Madison County, Indiana and had 5 children. Clara died January 23, 1943 in Atlanta, Hamilton County, Indiana. Carey died March 18, 1918 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Eli DAVIS, married on this date in 1848 in Monroe County, Indiana to Elizabeth E. WALKER. Eli was the son of John and Susannah (________) DAVIS, and the older brother of my Austin DAVIS. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Elizabeth. Eli died between May 1848 and 1849 in Monroe County, Indiana, per estate records. Nothing further is known at this time.
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My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Eli DAVIS, married on this date in 1848 in Monroe County, Indiana to Elizabeth E. WALKER. Eli was the son of John and Susannah (________) DAVIS, and the older brother of my Austin DAVIS. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Elizabeth. Eli died between May 1848 and 1849 in Monroe County, Indiana, per estate records. Nothing further is known at this time.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Family Milestones: April 28th
My maternal 5th-great grandparents, Godfrey HECK and Elizabeth KIMMER, were married on this date in 1802 in Bracken County, Kentucky. Godfrey was the son of Daniel and Catherine (________) HECK. Elizabeth was the son of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER. Godfrey was born 1781 in Maryland. Elizabeth was born circa 1785 in Pennsylvania. They had 13 children and lived in Kentucky and Fayette County, Indiana. Godfrey died November 30, 1858 in Bentonville, Fayette County, Indiana. Elizabeth died 1860 in Fayette County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Susanna HEATON, married on this date in 1846 in Brown County, Ohio to Robert N. WARDLOW. Susanna was the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the older sister of my Rebecca Ann HEATON. I do not have Robert's parentage. Robert was born March 28, 1826. Susanna was born May 13, 1831 in Brown County, Ohio. Robert died January 17, 1918. Susanna died March 11, 1902. Nothing further is known at time.
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My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Susanna HEATON, married on this date in 1846 in Brown County, Ohio to Robert N. WARDLOW. Susanna was the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the older sister of my Rebecca Ann HEATON. I do not have Robert's parentage. Robert was born March 28, 1826. Susanna was born May 13, 1831 in Brown County, Ohio. Robert died January 17, 1918. Susanna died March 11, 1902. Nothing further is known at time.
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Christian Easterday (1831-1918)
After posting the Family Milestone post for April 25th, I was surprised to find that I didn't have more information on Christian EASTERDAY, who married my paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Barbara Helen HALEY. I didn't have his parentage, nor his death date, and the only family record I had was the 1900 census, when they lived in the 3rd ward of the city of Portland, Jay County, Indiana.
A quick search of Ancestry.com located the death record of Christian on May 21, 1918 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana, as recorded by the W.P.A. in the index of Indiana death records. The record is located in Book CH-2, page 75. Will have to check that out when I next get back to Portland.
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A quick search of Ancestry.com located the death record of Christian on May 21, 1918 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana, as recorded by the W.P.A. in the index of Indiana death records. The record is located in Book CH-2, page 75. Will have to check that out when I next get back to Portland.
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