The following tidbit came from a personal interview with my mother about her family:
Miscellaneous:
Tuesday was always mom's day to buy groceries. She and Phyllis Moody would always go into Alexandria on Tuesday's to buy them.
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
Family Milestones: May 16th
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Mary HAINES, married on this date in 1822 in Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey to Benjamin DAVIS, son of David and Martha (COLES) DAVIS. Mary was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES. Mary was born July 10, 1784 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Benjamin was born November 28, 1776 in Waterford Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Benjamin died March 20, 1843 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Mary died December 14, 1843 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great grandfather, George Washington HALEY, was born on this date in 1840 in Hardin County, Ohio. George was the son of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY. George married October 14, 1862 in Ashland County, Ohio to Mary Jane SHERRICK, daughter of David and Susan (JACOBS) SHERRICK. Mary was born January 13, 1844 in Ashland County, Ohio. They lived in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana and had 7 children. Mary died January 15, 1916 in Jay County, Indiana. George died December 16, 1892 in Jay County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal great-granduncle, Paul LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1908 in Hamilton County, Indiana. Paul was the son of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger brother of my Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON. Paul married in 1929 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana to Goldie R. LAYCOCK, daughter of Joe and Mary (JORDAN) LAYCOCK. Goldie was born May 5, 1909. They lived in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana and raised 2 daughters. Goldie died March 28, 1994 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Paul died May 18, 1994 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in Sunset Memorial Garden, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal great-grandaunt, Pauline LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1908 in Hamilton County, Indiana. Pauline was the daughter of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger brother of my Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON. Pauline married May 10, 1923 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana to Forrest VAN NESS. Forrest was born May 4, 1904 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. They lived in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana and raised 6 children. Forrest died June 3, 1989 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Pauline died May 26, 1992 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Ulrich SHIRK, was born on this date in 1751. Ulrich was the son of Ulrich and Anna (SWARR) SCHERCH, and the older brother of my David SHIRK. Ulrich married Maria EBERLY. Maria was born December 12, 1759 and died June 6, 1831. Ulrich died May 14, 1842. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great grandfather, George Washington HALEY, was born on this date in 1840 in Hardin County, Ohio. George was the son of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY. George married October 14, 1862 in Ashland County, Ohio to Mary Jane SHERRICK, daughter of David and Susan (JACOBS) SHERRICK. Mary was born January 13, 1844 in Ashland County, Ohio. They lived in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana and had 7 children. Mary died January 15, 1916 in Jay County, Indiana. George died December 16, 1892 in Jay County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal great-granduncle, Paul LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1908 in Hamilton County, Indiana. Paul was the son of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger brother of my Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON. Paul married in 1929 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana to Goldie R. LAYCOCK, daughter of Joe and Mary (JORDAN) LAYCOCK. Goldie was born May 5, 1909. They lived in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana and raised 2 daughters. Goldie died March 28, 1994 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Paul died May 18, 1994 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in Sunset Memorial Garden, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal great-grandaunt, Pauline LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1908 in Hamilton County, Indiana. Pauline was the daughter of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger brother of my Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON. Pauline married May 10, 1923 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana to Forrest VAN NESS. Forrest was born May 4, 1904 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. They lived in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana and raised 6 children. Forrest died June 3, 1989 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Pauline died May 26, 1992 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Ulrich SHIRK, was born on this date in 1751. Ulrich was the son of Ulrich and Anna (SWARR) SCHERCH, and the older brother of my David SHIRK. Ulrich married Maria EBERLY. Maria was born December 12, 1759 and died June 6, 1831. Ulrich died May 14, 1842. Nothing further is known at this time.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Revenge of the Census Lady
Received a return phone call this morning from the census lady, who was following up to my phone call from last night. I told her that I had mailed in my census form on April 12th (I kept a copy). She told me that they were told that if the forms were received by April 1st that households would receive a visit. She told me that since I had mailed back the form, she would mark me as refused, for reason that I had already mailed back the form. All was good.
Now, twelve hours later, I receive another call from her, apologizing that her supervisor has told her that she has to ask me the census questions or visit the house again. Even though I had mailed in the form!
She told me that there were others on my street who had called her back & told her that they had mailed the form in as well, but that her supervisor was requiring a visit.
She wanted to read me the "confidentiality" statement. I was polite, and told her that I understood that she was just doing her job, but that I didn't want to answer the questions that I had already answered. I told her that I was more than familiar with my requirement, which I had already met and that I didn't want to bother with it.
I offered to give her a copy of the form, and she told me that she couldn't accept it, she would either need to ask me the questions or ask a proxy (ie. neighbor) the questions. I ended the call by restating my position that she would just have to do that.
Now, twelve hours later, I receive another call from her, apologizing that her supervisor has told her that she has to ask me the census questions or visit the house again. Even though I had mailed in the form!
She told me that there were others on my street who had called her back & told her that they had mailed the form in as well, but that her supervisor was requiring a visit.
She wanted to read me the "confidentiality" statement. I was polite, and told her that I understood that she was just doing her job, but that I didn't want to answer the questions that I had already answered. I told her that I was more than familiar with my requirement, which I had already met and that I didn't want to bother with it.
I offered to give her a copy of the form, and she told me that she couldn't accept it, she would either need to ask me the questions or ask a proxy (ie. neighbor) the questions. I ended the call by restating my position that she would just have to do that.
Saturday Shout-Out
Would like to take a moment and say "thank you" to visitors during the week who left comments on blog posts. Your encouragement and suggestions are appreciated! I saw Cindy at Everything's Relative doing this, and thought it was neat.
Barbara from Life From The Roots
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Amy Coffin from We Tree
Dr. Bill Smith from Dr. Bill Tells Ancestor Stories
Sherry from Sumner County Kansas History & Genealogy
I follow each of their blogs, and would encourage you to do the same.
Barbara from Life From The Roots
Sheri from The Educated Genealogist
Bill West from West in New England
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Dr. Bill Smith from Dr. Bill Tells Ancestor Stories
Sherry from Sumner County Kansas History & Genealogy
I follow each of their blogs, and would encourage you to do the same.
Family Milestones: May 15th
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Samuel MOULTON, was born on this date in 1825 in Rutland County, Vermont. Samuel was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger brother of my Albert MOULTON. Samuel died December 4, 1832 in West Rutland, Vermont.
My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Thomas William DAVIS, was born on this date in 1719 in Westerly, Rhode Island. Thomas was the son of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS. Thomas married December 8, 1737 in Westerly, Rhode island to Tacy CRANDALL, daughter of John F. and Mary (________) CRANDALL. Tacy was born circa 1720 in Westerly, Rhode Island. They had 7 children. Tacy died June 1, 1795 in White Day Creek, Monongalia County, Virginia. Thomas died July 15, 1791 in White Day Creek, Monongalia County, Virginia.
My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Thomas William DAVIS, was born on this date in 1719 in Westerly, Rhode Island. Thomas was the son of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS. Thomas married December 8, 1737 in Westerly, Rhode island to Tacy CRANDALL, daughter of John F. and Mary (________) CRANDALL. Tacy was born circa 1720 in Westerly, Rhode Island. They had 7 children. Tacy died June 1, 1795 in White Day Creek, Monongalia County, Virginia. Thomas died July 15, 1791 in White Day Creek, Monongalia County, Virginia.
One Thing Leads To Another
Robyn from Reclaiming Kin had a great post recently called New Finds and Acts of Kindness that reminded me to check out the great databases at Familysearch.org. Specifically, the database of Tennessee Deaths and Burials, 1874-1955 looked intriguing, as my wife has many CUMMINGS ancestors in Tennessee that I need to update more information on.
Right off the bat, I found new information in this database. I entered the name of my wife's paternal great-grandfather, Wyatt CUMMINGS, and received a hit. Dora Ann NEEDHAM, a female who died July 29, 1940 in Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee had listed her parents as Wyatt CUMMINGS and Margaret HINSON (My records had listed her surname as HENSON). Her birth was listed July 29, 1869 in Franklin County, Alabama. This matches up with information that for Wyatt and Margaret's daughter, Dora Ann CUMMINGS, although the last "good" record I had for her was the 1870 census of Colbert County, Alabama. Another researcher had given me information stating that she had died in 1927, and that she was married to Paul TILLEY. Though she may have married Mr. TILLEY, she was apparently still alive until 1940, and was married to a Washa NEEDHAM. Another surname to search.
What sort of name is Washa? An abbreviation for Washington? I believe so, as I searched the same database for him and found two hits for children of Wash NEEDHAM: Beadie L. NEEDHAM, born March 7, 1908 in Tennessee and died November 4, 1917 in Dyer County, Tennessee; and Ophline (NEEDHAM) HARRISON, born March 29, 1910 in Tennessee and died September 28, 1931 in Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee. Ophline death record listed her mother as "Tillie", perhaps this refers to Dora's 1st marriage to a TILLEY.
Digging further, I found Dora TILLIE, living in the household of Margaret CUMMINDS (love this spelling) in the 1900 census of Civil District 7, Dyer County, Tennessee. Margaret, a widow, was listed as the mother of 15 children, 11 of whom were living. Previously, I only knew of 13 children, so that means there must be 2 more out there. Her husband, Wyatt, had died in 1890. Notice the spelling of her son, Wyatt, as "WAIT", which if you sound it out with a Southern accent, I can see.
Margaret, as head of household, was born January 1843 and was 57 years of age, listed as being born in Tennessee, could not read or write. Two children living with her were Prince and Wait (Wyatt), ages 22 and 18, respectively. Also in the household are Dora TILLIE, born January 1875, age 24, and her 2 daughters, Ida and Rosy, ages 6 and 4, respectively. On the next page is another daughter, Annie, aged 2.
I believe that the John TILLEY, with wife Martha, listed a few households down on this second image are the same John TILLEY who married Martha Elleny CUMMINGS, daughter of Wyatt and Margaret (HENSON) CUMMINGS. Will need to do more research on this family as well.
In just a few minutes, I had several new leads and possible relatives to track down. Thanks to Familysearch.org and the plug of a fellow geneablogger.
Right off the bat, I found new information in this database. I entered the name of my wife's paternal great-grandfather, Wyatt CUMMINGS, and received a hit. Dora Ann NEEDHAM, a female who died July 29, 1940 in Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee had listed her parents as Wyatt CUMMINGS and Margaret HINSON (My records had listed her surname as HENSON). Her birth was listed July 29, 1869 in Franklin County, Alabama. This matches up with information that for Wyatt and Margaret's daughter, Dora Ann CUMMINGS, although the last "good" record I had for her was the 1870 census of Colbert County, Alabama. Another researcher had given me information stating that she had died in 1927, and that she was married to Paul TILLEY. Though she may have married Mr. TILLEY, she was apparently still alive until 1940, and was married to a Washa NEEDHAM. Another surname to search.
What sort of name is Washa? An abbreviation for Washington? I believe so, as I searched the same database for him and found two hits for children of Wash NEEDHAM: Beadie L. NEEDHAM, born March 7, 1908 in Tennessee and died November 4, 1917 in Dyer County, Tennessee; and Ophline (NEEDHAM) HARRISON, born March 29, 1910 in Tennessee and died September 28, 1931 in Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee. Ophline death record listed her mother as "Tillie", perhaps this refers to Dora's 1st marriage to a TILLEY.
Digging further, I found Dora TILLIE, living in the household of Margaret CUMMINDS (love this spelling) in the 1900 census of Civil District 7, Dyer County, Tennessee. Margaret, a widow, was listed as the mother of 15 children, 11 of whom were living. Previously, I only knew of 13 children, so that means there must be 2 more out there. Her husband, Wyatt, had died in 1890. Notice the spelling of her son, Wyatt, as "WAIT", which if you sound it out with a Southern accent, I can see.
Margaret, as head of household, was born January 1843 and was 57 years of age, listed as being born in Tennessee, could not read or write. Two children living with her were Prince and Wait (Wyatt), ages 22 and 18, respectively. Also in the household are Dora TILLIE, born January 1875, age 24, and her 2 daughters, Ida and Rosy, ages 6 and 4, respectively. On the next page is another daughter, Annie, aged 2.
I believe that the John TILLEY, with wife Martha, listed a few households down on this second image are the same John TILLEY who married Martha Elleny CUMMINGS, daughter of Wyatt and Margaret (HENSON) CUMMINGS. Will need to do more research on this family as well.
In just a few minutes, I had several new leads and possible relatives to track down. Thanks to Familysearch.org and the plug of a fellow geneablogger.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Family Milestones: May 14th
My paternal grandaunt, Carrie Verle HALEY, was born on this date in 1905 in Jay County, Indiana. Carrie was the daughter of Eli Weldon and Cora Belle (METZNER) HALEY, and the older sister of my Ruth Pauline HALEY. Carrie married on December 21, 1927 to Waymon THORNBURG, son of Arthur F. and Minnie (WARREN) THORNBURG. Waymon was born December 26, 1903 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. They lived in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Waymon died July 17, 1973 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Carrie died August 5, 2003 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. Both are buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Mary KIMMER, was born on this date in 1797. Mary was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth KIMMER. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Mary KIMMER, was born on this date in 1797. Mary was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth KIMMER. Nothing further is known at this time.
Census Visited Today
My house had a visitor from the 2010 Census today, even though we had mailed back our form on April 12th. They left a flyer inside our door.
I called the enumerator back and told her that I had already filled out the form. I caught her at dinner, she told me she would call me back. She asked my address and when I told her, she asked if we had picked up the form from the post office. I told her yes.
She told me she would have to call me back and ask some questions, even though I had filled out the form. Hmmm...
I called the enumerator back and told her that I had already filled out the form. I caught her at dinner, she told me she would call me back. She asked my address and when I told her, she asked if we had picked up the form from the post office. I told her yes.
She told me she would have to call me back and ask some questions, even though I had filled out the form. Hmmm...
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Pearl May (Beals) Lambertson (1878-1970)
Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON (1878-1970) was my maternal 2nd-great grandmother. The BEALS line is an old Quaker line, stretching back from Indiana through Ohio, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
The following facts about Pearl's life are known:
Ahnentafel # 58: Nathan Thomas BEALS (1856-1915); Hamilton Co., IN>Grant, Co., AR
Ahnentafel # 116: John T. BEALS (1827-1917); Clinton Co., OH>Hamilton Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 232: Nathan C. BEALS (1789-1867); Jefferson Co., TN>Richardson Co., NE
Ahnentafel # 464: John BEALS (1763-1848); Guilford Co., NC>Hamilton Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 928: Thomas BEALS (1719-1801); Chester Co., PA>Highland Co., OH
Ahnentafel # 1856: John BEALS (1685-c1745); Chester Co., PA
Ahnentafel # 3712: John BEALS (c1650-1726); ENG>Chester Co., PA
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The following facts about Pearl's life are known:
- Birth: She was born May 11, 1878 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana, the daughter of Nathan Thomas and Elizabeth Caroline (POE) BEALS.
- Census: 1880 - She appears in the Nathan BEALS household in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska.
- Census: 1885 - State census: She appears in the Nathan BEALS household in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska.
- Marriage: She married Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON on April 18, 1897 in Hamilton County, Indiana.
- Census: 1900 - She appears in the Charles LAMBERTSON household in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.
- Census: 1910 - She appears in the Charles LAMBERTSON household in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.
- Census: 1920 - She appears in the Charles LAMBERTSON household in the 3rd Ward of Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
- Census: 1930 - She appears in the Charles LAMBERTSON household in Sharpsville, Tipton County, Indiana.
- Residence: 1936-1940 - She is listed as resident of Greentown, Howard County, Indiana in city directories.
- Residence: 1952-1954 - She is listed as a resident of Elwood, Madison County, Indiana in city directories.
- Death: She died August 3, 1970 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
- Obituary: August 4, 1970 - Her obituary appeared in the Elwood Call-Leader of Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
- Obituary: August 4, 1970 - Her obituary appeared in the Anderson Daily Bulletin of Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
- Burial: She is buried in the Cicero City Cemetery, Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana.
- Marriage: Need to locate a copy of her marriage record from Hamilton County, Indiana, to see what other information it may contain.
- Death: Need to locate a copy of her death certificate from the Madison County, Indiana Health Department.
- Obituary: Need to locate a copy of her obituary from the Kokomo, Indiana newspaper.
Ahnentafel # 58: Nathan Thomas BEALS (1856-1915); Hamilton Co., IN>Grant, Co., AR
Ahnentafel # 116: John T. BEALS (1827-1917); Clinton Co., OH>Hamilton Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 232: Nathan C. BEALS (1789-1867); Jefferson Co., TN>Richardson Co., NE
Ahnentafel # 464: John BEALS (1763-1848); Guilford Co., NC>Hamilton Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 928: Thomas BEALS (1719-1801); Chester Co., PA>Highland Co., OH
Ahnentafel # 1856: John BEALS (1685-c1745); Chester Co., PA
Ahnentafel # 3712: John BEALS (c1650-1726); ENG>Chester Co., PA
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Family Milestones: May 13th
My paternal granduncle, Elvin Cooper LeMASTER, married on this date in 1933 to Cleo Belle HANKS, daughter of Ezra Stephen and Hazel Rachel (REYNARD) HANKS. Elvin was the son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the brother of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. Elvin was born July 9, 1912 in Jay County, Indiana. Cleo was born October 5, 1914 in Jay County, Indiana. They had 4 children. Elvin died May 16, 2000 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Isaac MENDENHALL, married on this date in 1788 at New Garden Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina to Rachel HOGGATT, daughter of John and Ruth (BEALS) HOGGATT. Isaac was the son Mordecai and Charity (BEESON) MENDENHALL, and the younger brother of my Charity MENDENHALL. Isaac's birth was recorded in 1756, 8th month, 10th day at New Garden Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina. They had at least 5 children. Rachel's death was recorded in 1825, 10th month, 19th day at Springfield Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina. Isaac's death was recorded in 1833, 8th month, 1st day at Springfield Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina.
My maternal 2nd-great grandparents, John William WRIGHT and Ellen KING were married on this date in 1888 in Madison County, Indiana. John was the son of Joseph W. and Rebecca (HEATON) WRIGHT. Ellen was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHAW) KING. John was born February 21, 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. Ellen was born August 24, 1868 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. They had 4 children, 2 of whom survived infancy. Ellen died December 24, 1913 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. John died June 5, 1945 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Abigail KIMMER, was born on this date in 1803. Abigail was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth KIMMER. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Anna MOULTON, was born on this date in 1787. Anna was the daughter of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the older sister of my Selah MOULTON. Nothing futher is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Susanna HEATON, was born on this date in 1831 in Brown County, Ohio. Susanna was the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the older sister of my Rebecca HEATON. Susanna married April 28, 1846 in Brown County, Ohio to Robert N. WARDLOW. Robert was born March 28, 1826. I do not have his parentage. Robert died January 17, 1918. Susanna died March 11, 1902. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Isaac MENDENHALL, married on this date in 1788 at New Garden Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina to Rachel HOGGATT, daughter of John and Ruth (BEALS) HOGGATT. Isaac was the son Mordecai and Charity (BEESON) MENDENHALL, and the younger brother of my Charity MENDENHALL. Isaac's birth was recorded in 1756, 8th month, 10th day at New Garden Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina. They had at least 5 children. Rachel's death was recorded in 1825, 10th month, 19th day at Springfield Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina. Isaac's death was recorded in 1833, 8th month, 1st day at Springfield Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina.
My maternal 2nd-great grandparents, John William WRIGHT and Ellen KING were married on this date in 1888 in Madison County, Indiana. John was the son of Joseph W. and Rebecca (HEATON) WRIGHT. Ellen was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHAW) KING. John was born February 21, 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. Ellen was born August 24, 1868 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. They had 4 children, 2 of whom survived infancy. Ellen died December 24, 1913 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. John died June 5, 1945 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Abigail KIMMER, was born on this date in 1803. Abigail was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth KIMMER. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Anna MOULTON, was born on this date in 1787. Anna was the daughter of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the older sister of my Selah MOULTON. Nothing futher is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Susanna HEATON, was born on this date in 1831 in Brown County, Ohio. Susanna was the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the older sister of my Rebecca HEATON. Susanna married April 28, 1846 in Brown County, Ohio to Robert N. WARDLOW. Robert was born March 28, 1826. I do not have his parentage. Robert died January 17, 1918. Susanna died March 11, 1902. Nothing further is known at this time.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Wordless Wednesday: I Need Attention
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An Honor To Be Considered
Wow! What an honor it is to be mentioned along with so many great genealogy blogs at MyHeritage.com's Top 100 Genealogy Blogs.
I follow many of these blogs, so I know the quality and I'm humbled to even be considered. According to Thomas at GeneaBloggers, 81 of the top 100 are members of the GeneaBloggers community. Congratulations to everyone mentioned!
I only hope I can add quality content to this blog and keep readers interested.
Thanks for stopping by!
Spring Clean: Convicted of High Treason
I came across an old email I had saved from the NJGLOUCE-L Mailing List at Rootsweb from 2004 that mentioned a relative, Jonathan CHEW. Jonathan was the son of Jeffrey and Amy (DRIVER) CHEW, and was my paternal 6th-great granduncle.
Printed in the New Jersey Gazette of Trenton, December 16, 1778 was a notice from the Courts of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery for the county of Gloucester, which opened on November 17th and closed December 5th 1778. Jonathan CHEW was listed among several other men who were convicted of high treason and sentenced to death.
The email mentions that his property was later confiscated because he had joined the army of the King of Great Britain. The email references the On-Line Institute for Advanced Loyalist Studies.
Jonathan CHEW was born 1733 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. He married Mary SWEETEN, daughter of Andrew and Rebecca (________) SWEETEN. Jonathan died in 1799. Jonathan served as a captain in the loyalist forces. Apparently, he was later pardoned by the governor. More research needs to be done on this interesting time period in the CHEW family of New Jersey.
Doing a quick online search, I located this document from the digital collections of the New Jersey State Archives regarding Jonathan CHEW. In the document, a letter written by Associate Judge John Cleves SYMMES to the governor shows he was conflicted about the death sentences handed out:
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.
Printed in the New Jersey Gazette of Trenton, December 16, 1778 was a notice from the Courts of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery for the county of Gloucester, which opened on November 17th and closed December 5th 1778. Jonathan CHEW was listed among several other men who were convicted of high treason and sentenced to death.
The email mentions that his property was later confiscated because he had joined the army of the King of Great Britain. The email references the On-Line Institute for Advanced Loyalist Studies.
Jonathan CHEW was born 1733 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. He married Mary SWEETEN, daughter of Andrew and Rebecca (________) SWEETEN. Jonathan died in 1799. Jonathan served as a captain in the loyalist forces. Apparently, he was later pardoned by the governor. More research needs to be done on this interesting time period in the CHEW family of New Jersey.
Doing a quick online search, I located this document from the digital collections of the New Jersey State Archives regarding Jonathan CHEW. In the document, a letter written by Associate Judge John Cleves SYMMES to the governor shows he was conflicted about the death sentences handed out:
"In the county of Gloucester there is a Jonathan Chew condemned for high treason; he was convicted by jury. I take it that he was disaffected from the beginning of the troubles, and joined the enemy at their coming to Billingsport, and acted as a captain among them. The charges laid against him in the indictment of levying war and adhering to the enemies of the state was well supported, and I cannot think there is any equitable circumstance in his favor, either as matter of law or fact. But the following considerations may plead for him with your honors for a pardon.
1. He is a very weak man in his understanding. 2. He has a family of twelve children, that must be objects of charity if their friend is taken away, and they have no property left. 3. It appeared in the Court that he was humane, and inclined to distress the inhabitants that were in his power as little as possible, in person or property. 4. He left the enemy after they had retreated through Jersey, and came home and threw himself in the way of justice"Jonathan was a brother to my Jesse CHEW, a Methodist circuit rider, who also had Loyalist leanings, and his home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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.
Family Milestones: May 12th
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth PUTMAN, married on this date in 1841 in Monroe County, Indiana to Calvin PERCEFIELD. Elizabeth was the daughter of James and Elizabeth (KENDRICK) PUTMAN, and the younger sister of my Mary (Polly) PUTMAN. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Samantha E. METZNER, married on this date in 1878 in Jay County, Indiana to James ORCUTT. Samantha was the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER. Samantha was born July 3, 1857 in Jay County, Indiana. James was born circa 1856 in Indiana. They had at least 1 daughter. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, John HECK, married on this date in 1808 in Bracken County, Kentucky, to Catherine KIMMER. John was the son of Daniel and Catherine (________) HECK, and the younger brother of my Godfrey HECK. Catherine was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth KIMMER. They had 6 childen. John died in 1822 in Bracken County, Kentucky. Catherine died in 1872 in Fayette County, Indiana.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Catherine WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1789. Catherine was the daughter of John and Sarah (FLEMING) WRIGHT, and the younger sister of my George WRIGHT. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Henry WARDLAW, was born on this date in 1812 in Brown County, Ohio. Henry was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (NESBIT) WARDLAW, and the older brother of my Anna WARDLOW. Henry married December 1, 1836 in Brown County, Ohio to Mary L. PURDUM. Mary was born circa 1817 in Ohio. They had 7 children. Mary died after the 1860 census of Brown County, Ohio. Henry died April 1, 1886 in Brown County, Ohio.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Samantha E. METZNER, married on this date in 1878 in Jay County, Indiana to James ORCUTT. Samantha was the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER. Samantha was born July 3, 1857 in Jay County, Indiana. James was born circa 1856 in Indiana. They had at least 1 daughter. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, John HECK, married on this date in 1808 in Bracken County, Kentucky, to Catherine KIMMER. John was the son of Daniel and Catherine (________) HECK, and the younger brother of my Godfrey HECK. Catherine was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth KIMMER. They had 6 childen. John died in 1822 in Bracken County, Kentucky. Catherine died in 1872 in Fayette County, Indiana.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Catherine WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1789. Catherine was the daughter of John and Sarah (FLEMING) WRIGHT, and the younger sister of my George WRIGHT. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Henry WARDLAW, was born on this date in 1812 in Brown County, Ohio. Henry was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (NESBIT) WARDLAW, and the older brother of my Anna WARDLOW. Henry married December 1, 1836 in Brown County, Ohio to Mary L. PURDUM. Mary was born circa 1817 in Ohio. They had 7 children. Mary died after the 1860 census of Brown County, Ohio. Henry died April 1, 1886 in Brown County, Ohio.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Family Milestones: May 11th
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Sarah C. HALEY, married on this date in 1865 in Erie County, Ohio to August GEGENHEIMER. Sarah was the daughter of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY, and the younger sister of my George Washington HALEY. Sarah was born November 1845 in Ohio. August was born November 1842 in Germany. They had 10 children and lived in Wabash and Wayne Townships, Jay County, Indiana. August died August 17, 1933 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Sarah died February 12, 1926 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Henry KALTREIDER, was born on this date in 1783. Henry was the son of Duvald and Elizabeth Catherine (________) KALTREIDER, and the younger brother of my Maria Catharina KALTREIDER. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 2nd-great grandmother, Pearl May BEALS, was born on this date in 1878 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Pearl was the daughter of Nathan Thomas and Elizabeth Caroline (POE) BEALS. Pearl married April 18, 1897 in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana to Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON, son of Carey W. and Clara E. (COOK) LAMBERTSON. Charles was born January 25, 1872 in Preble County, Ohio. They had 8 children. Charles died May 24, 1958 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Pearl died August 3, 1970 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Henry KALTREIDER, was born on this date in 1783. Henry was the son of Duvald and Elizabeth Catherine (________) KALTREIDER, and the younger brother of my Maria Catharina KALTREIDER. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 2nd-great grandmother, Pearl May BEALS, was born on this date in 1878 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Pearl was the daughter of Nathan Thomas and Elizabeth Caroline (POE) BEALS. Pearl married April 18, 1897 in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana to Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON, son of Carey W. and Clara E. (COOK) LAMBERTSON. Charles was born January 25, 1872 in Preble County, Ohio. They had 8 children. Charles died May 24, 1958 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Pearl died August 3, 1970 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Family Milestones: May 10th
My maternal great-grandaunt, Pauline LAMBERTSON and Forrest VAN NESS were married on this date in 1923 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Pauline was the daughter of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger sister of my Clemon LAMBERTSON. Pauline was born May 16, 1908 in Hamilton County, Indiana. Forrest was born May 4, 1904 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. They had 6 children and lived in Elwood. Forrest died June 3, 1989 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Pauline died May 26, 1992 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 3rd-great grandfather, Albert MOULTON, was born on this date in 1819 in Rutland County, Vermont. Albert was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON. Albert married in 1848 to Emeline PHILBRICK, daughter of Joel and Sally (FOX) PHILBRICK. Emeline was born in 1820. They had 2 daughters. Albert went west to California during the Gold Rush period, and last known record is believed to be the 1850 census of Placerville, El Dorado County, California. One source has him dying May 18, 1864. Emeline died January 16, 1881, probably Newton County, Indiana.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Beulah HAINES, was born on this date in 1787 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Beulah was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES. Beulah married on April 24, 1813 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Joseph DEACON, son of William and Elizabeth (ROGERS) DEACON. Joseph was born June 1, 1774. They had 10 children. Joseph died November 17, 1855 near Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey. Beulah died January 5, 1832 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
My paternal 3rd-great grandfather, Albert MOULTON, was born on this date in 1819 in Rutland County, Vermont. Albert was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON. Albert married in 1848 to Emeline PHILBRICK, daughter of Joel and Sally (FOX) PHILBRICK. Emeline was born in 1820. They had 2 daughters. Albert went west to California during the Gold Rush period, and last known record is believed to be the 1850 census of Placerville, El Dorado County, California. One source has him dying May 18, 1864. Emeline died January 16, 1881, probably Newton County, Indiana.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Beulah HAINES, was born on this date in 1787 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Beulah was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES. Beulah married on April 24, 1813 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Joseph DEACON, son of William and Elizabeth (ROGERS) DEACON. Joseph was born June 1, 1774. They had 10 children. Joseph died November 17, 1855 near Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey. Beulah died January 5, 1832 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Sunday, May 09, 2010
Sentimental Sunday: Family Legends
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.....]
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.....]
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.
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