My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Anne WOOLSTON, married on this date in 1817 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Joshua WOOLSTON. Anne was the daughter of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON, and the older sister of my Rachel WOOLSTON. I do not yet know the parentage of Joshua WOOLSTON. Joshua was born circa 1797 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Anne was born March 16, 1797 in Burlington County, New Jersey. They had 5 children. I do not have Anne's date of death. Joshua died in 1860 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
My maternal 5th-great grandmother, Elizabeth RAINS, was born on this date in 1789. Elizabeth was the daughter of Anthony and Nancy (GRAHAM) RAINS. Elizabeth married October 15, 1807 in Randolph County, North Carolina to John W. POE. John's parentage is unknown. John was born 1781 in North Carolina. They moved to Morgan County, Indiana before 1850. Elizabeth died in Morgan County, Indiana. John died after September 17, 1850 in Morgan County, Indiana.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Mary NESBIT, was born on this date in 1779 in Virginia. Mary was the daughter of Samuel and Mary (BERRY) NESBIT, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth NESBIT. Mary married Alexander MARTIN on April 23, 1805. Mary died in 1852. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Nancy Ann WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1840 in Brown County, Ohio. Nancy was the daughter of John and Anna (WARDLOW) WRIGHT, and the younger sister of my Joseph W. WRIGHT. Nancy married August 12, 1860 in Brown County, Ohio to Levi WARDLOW, son of Arana "Rainey" and Adelina D. (DENNIS) WARDLOW. Levi was born April 7, 1839 in Ohio. They had 7 children and lived in Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio. Levi died December 29, 1926 in Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio. Nancy died July 17, 1912 in Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio. Both are buried in the Wardlow Cemetery # 2, Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Family Milestones: September 19th
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Content MAXSON, married on this date in 1754 to George POTTER, son of Thomas and Mary (BABCOCK) POTTER. Content was the daughter of Joseph and Bethia (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Ephraim MAXSON. Content was born December 31, 1732. George was born January 3, 1732 in Westerly, Rhode Island. They had 9 children. George died August 19, 1794. Content died October 24, 1815.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Family Milestones: September 18th
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Frederick P. WEHRLY, married on this date in 1850 to Lavina OBLINGER. Frederick was the son of Johannes and Barbara (PETRY) WEHRLY, and the older brother of my William P. WEHRLY. Lavina's parentage and dates of birth and death are unknown. Frederick was born July 10, 1827 in Preble County, Ohio. Frederick died October 30, 1909. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, William NOSLER, married on this date in 1825 in Owen County, Indiana to Margaret JOHNSON. William was the son of Conrad and Sarah (PAINS) NOSLER, and the older brother of my Mary Ann NOSLER. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth SCHERCH, was born on this date in 1698. Elizabeth was the daughter of Ulrich and Barbara (GRUNDBACHER) SCHÜRCH, and the older sister of my Ulrich SCHERCH. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 6th-great granduncle, John DAVIS, was born on this date in 1723. John was the son of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS, and the younger brother of my Thomas William DAVIS. John married Mary SAUNDERS. John died August 29, 1792 in Bristol, Connecticut. Nothing futher is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, William NOSLER, married on this date in 1825 in Owen County, Indiana to Margaret JOHNSON. William was the son of Conrad and Sarah (PAINS) NOSLER, and the older brother of my Mary Ann NOSLER. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth SCHERCH, was born on this date in 1698. Elizabeth was the daughter of Ulrich and Barbara (GRUNDBACHER) SCHÜRCH, and the older sister of my Ulrich SCHERCH. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 6th-great granduncle, John DAVIS, was born on this date in 1723. John was the son of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS, and the younger brother of my Thomas William DAVIS. John married Mary SAUNDERS. John died August 29, 1792 in Bristol, Connecticut. Nothing futher is known at this time.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Rummaging Through The Family
What better way to create family memories than to be a part of a family rummage sale! Well, maybe there are better ways to create memories, but our family rummages have been memorable lately.
We've made the circuit in the past year with a sale at my house, one at my mom's, and now the third "family" rummage. With both parents retired and wanting to downsize, and me trying my hand at 'flipping' auction finds - we've managed to have some good sales.
Today, I helped mom & dad with their sale held at my brother's house during the Frankton Heritage Days weekend. I had quite a bit of merchandise in the sale myself, mostly stuff I've picked up at auction sales as box lots. So far, I've managed to make my investment many times over. There is a buyer for nearly everything imaginable.
Ok, so it may have looked a bit like a scene out of Sanford & Son, but we had a pretty good time once the initial stress of setup was over. You get to meet a lot of interesting people when you hold a rummage sale. Almost as interesting as the people you discover when tracing your family tree.
We've made the circuit in the past year with a sale at my house, one at my mom's, and now the third "family" rummage. With both parents retired and wanting to downsize, and me trying my hand at 'flipping' auction finds - we've managed to have some good sales.
Today, I helped mom & dad with their sale held at my brother's house during the Frankton Heritage Days weekend. I had quite a bit of merchandise in the sale myself, mostly stuff I've picked up at auction sales as box lots. So far, I've managed to make my investment many times over. There is a buyer for nearly everything imaginable.
Ok, so it may have looked a bit like a scene out of Sanford & Son, but we had a pretty good time once the initial stress of setup was over. You get to meet a lot of interesting people when you hold a rummage sale. Almost as interesting as the people you discover when tracing your family tree.
Mom holding an LP of The New Christy Minstrels
[anyone wanna buy it?]
Family Milestones: September 17th
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Balaam RAINS, was born on this date in 1801. Balaam was the son of Anthony & Nancy (GRAHAM) RAINS, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth RAINS. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Edward F. MOULTON, was born on this date in 1829 in Rutland County, Vermont. Edward was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger brother of my Albert MOULTON. Edward married on October 12, 1854 in Putnam County, Ohio to Ziltha WILLIAMS. Ziltha's parentage is unknown. Ziltha was born circa 1837 in Ohio. They had 6 children. Edward died February 23, 1876 in Marion County, Iowa.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Judith MAXSON, was born on this date in 1720. Judith was the daughter of Joseph and Bethia (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Ephraim MAXSON. Judith married on January 10, 1740 in Westerly, Rhode Island to James DAVIS, son of Willam and Elizabeth (PAVIOR) DAVIS. James was born in 1720. They had 7 children. James died September 11, 1777. Judith died in 1778.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Edward F. MOULTON, was born on this date in 1829 in Rutland County, Vermont. Edward was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger brother of my Albert MOULTON. Edward married on October 12, 1854 in Putnam County, Ohio to Ziltha WILLIAMS. Ziltha's parentage is unknown. Ziltha was born circa 1837 in Ohio. They had 6 children. Edward died February 23, 1876 in Marion County, Iowa.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Judith MAXSON, was born on this date in 1720. Judith was the daughter of Joseph and Bethia (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Ephraim MAXSON. Judith married on January 10, 1740 in Westerly, Rhode Island to James DAVIS, son of Willam and Elizabeth (PAVIOR) DAVIS. James was born in 1720. They had 7 children. James died September 11, 1777. Judith died in 1778.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Family Milestones: September 16th
My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Sarah PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1773. Sarah was the daughter of Deacon John and Sally (JEWETT) PHILBRICK, and the older sister of my Joel PHILBRICK. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, William HEATON, was born on this date in 1764 in New Jersey. William was the son of John and Abigail (PAXTON) HEATON, and the younger brother of my Thomas HEATON. William married before 1789 to Abigail ________. Abigail was born August 28, 1767. They had 5 children. Abigail died sometime after 1792. William died in 1815 in Greene County, Pennsylvania.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, William HEATON, was born on this date in 1764 in New Jersey. William was the son of John and Abigail (PAXTON) HEATON, and the younger brother of my Thomas HEATON. William married before 1789 to Abigail ________. Abigail was born August 28, 1767. They had 5 children. Abigail died sometime after 1792. William died in 1815 in Greene County, Pennsylvania.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Jay County, Indiana Genealogy Library Completes Move
According to the latest addition of the Jay County Journal, the genealogy library, which had been located on Commerce Street in Portland, has been finally consolidated into the East Main Street Museum.
Some materials are now being stored at the Gilpin Annex next to the museum. Included among these are the seven large file cabinets which hold probates and ledgers holding court documents. The society requests that you call ahead at least two days in advance if you anticipate using these resources, to ensure that they have the staff available to assist.
The museum is located at 903 E. Main Street in Portland, Indiana. The website is located at www.jaycountyhistory.org Phone number (260) 726-7168. Museum hours are Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Looks like I'll be calling ahead, as the probate records are ones that I definitely want to research on my next trip there.
Some materials are now being stored at the Gilpin Annex next to the museum. Included among these are the seven large file cabinets which hold probates and ledgers holding court documents. The society requests that you call ahead at least two days in advance if you anticipate using these resources, to ensure that they have the staff available to assist.
The museum is located at 903 E. Main Street in Portland, Indiana. The website is located at www.jaycountyhistory.org Phone number (260) 726-7168. Museum hours are Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Looks like I'll be calling ahead, as the probate records are ones that I definitely want to research on my next trip there.
Family Milestones: September 15th
My maternal great-grandaunt, Mary Elsie LeMASTERS, married on this date in 1894 in Jay County, Indiana to Matthias J. ATKINSON. Mary was the daughter of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LeMASTERS, and the younger sister of my Luman Cooper LeMASTERS. Mary was born April 26, 1872 in Rose Hill, Darke County, Ohio. Matthias was born November 23, 1863. They had 1 child. Matthias died August 24, 1923. Mary died June 5, 1942. Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Family Milestones: September 14th
My paternal granduncle, Charles L. HALEY, was born on this date in 1902 in Jay County, Indiana. Charles was the son of Eli Weldon and Cora Belle (METZNER) HALEY, and the older brother of my Ruth Pauline HALEY. Charles died February 27, 1903 in Jay County, Indiana and is buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My paternal 6th-great granduncle, Jeremiah HAINES, was born on this date in 175 1 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Jeremiah was the son of Jeremiah and Hannah (BONNELL) HAINES, and the younger brother of my Robert HAINES. Jeremiah married April 26, 1775 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Mary HANN. Mary's parentage and dates of birth and death are unknown. Jeremiah died June 15, 1776. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Lucinda PIERCE, was born on this date in 1769. Lucinda was the daughter of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the older sister of my Gordon PIERCE. Lucinda married on November 27, 1788 to Thomas WELCH. Thomas was born February 17, 1757. They had 11 children. Thomas died March 20, 1832. Lucinda died January 25, 1854 in Enfield, Connecticut.
My paternal 6th-great granduncle, Jeremiah HAINES, was born on this date in 175 1 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Jeremiah was the son of Jeremiah and Hannah (BONNELL) HAINES, and the younger brother of my Robert HAINES. Jeremiah married April 26, 1775 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Mary HANN. Mary's parentage and dates of birth and death are unknown. Jeremiah died June 15, 1776. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Lucinda PIERCE, was born on this date in 1769. Lucinda was the daughter of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the older sister of my Gordon PIERCE. Lucinda married on November 27, 1788 to Thomas WELCH. Thomas was born February 17, 1757. They had 11 children. Thomas died March 20, 1832. Lucinda died January 25, 1854 in Enfield, Connecticut.
Groendyk Baptismal Record of New Utrecht
Thanks to Barbara Poole of Life From The Roots blog, I now have good information that places my GROENDYK / GROENENDYKE family firmly in the New Utrecht area and clears up the name of James GROENDYKE's spouse.
A Google book search had indicated that the family was mentioned in The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record in Volume 114, 1983. Not having access to this publication, I put out an A.P.B. on Twitter, and Barbara was quick to respond. She not only graciously copied the page that I needed, but also others that included several Dutch families that I am sure I am distantly connected with. Now, I just get to sort it all out!
A Google book search had indicated that the family was mentioned in The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record in Volume 114, 1983. Not having access to this publication, I put out an A.P.B. on Twitter, and Barbara was quick to respond. She not only graciously copied the page that I needed, but also others that included several Dutch families that I am sure I am distantly connected with. Now, I just get to sort it all out!
The record shows that Peter GROENDYK, son of James GROENDYK and Johanna ANTONIDES was baptized on May 25, 1800 at the Reformed Church of New Utrecht, Long Island. Witnesses were Peter ANTONIDES and wife Ida RYDER.
My database had Peter born May 2, 1800 in New Jersey, with the source for this information being a correspondent. There has always been a question in my mind whether James' wife was an ANTONIDES or not, and this record seems to clear this up. I had believed that she is the daughter of Peter and Catherine (VANDERVEER) ANTONIDES. However, Teunis Bergen in his genealogy on the ANTONIDES family states that Peter was deceased in 1796. So, perhaps the witness is Johanna's brother, Peter?
Tombstone Tuesday: Sarah May (PEEPLES) PEFLEY (1869-1932)
Eileen's maternal great-greatmother, Sarah May (PEEPLES) PEFLEY, is buried in the Washington-Lawson Cemetery, Union Township, Marshall County, Indiana.
Sarah was the daughter of George and Katherine (McMILLEN) PEEPLES. According to her obituary in the Culver Citizen, she was born on a farm near Maxinkuckee on May 3, 1870, although her tombstone clearly says 1869. Sarah married Albert Duffey PEFLEY, son of Thomas Jefferson and Ruth (DUFFEY) PEFLEY, on October 9, 1898 in Culver, Marshall County, Indiana. They had 4 children and resided in Lagro Township, Wabash County, Indiana. Sarah and Albert divorced circa 1924. Sarah died April 4, 1932 in Argos, Marshall County, Indiana.
Source: Washington-Lawson Cemetery (Marshall County, Indiana), Sarah May Pefley marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 4 September 2010.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Linking Feature at Find A Grave
I have several family memorials at the FindAGrave.com website that I've created over the years. What started out as a site for the gravesites of the rich and famous has become a genealogical tool for those who would like to have photographs of far-away tombstones of their ancestors.
I have used the "Request A Photo" feature frequently with great success in obtaining photographs, and when possible, I try to help out others looking for their ancestor's tombstones in my area. It's a great way to give back a little bit to the genealogical community.
One feature that I'm starting to utilize at FindAGrave is the linking feature where you can add family links. By adding these family links, you can tie together whole families at FindAGrave. Often times, one spouse will die and the survivor may move on to another area and be buried in a totally different cemetery. Not to mention how far-flung some families can be. By linking children with their parents, someone can quickly link to all available tombstone photographs of a particular family.
If you haven't yet used this feature, I would highly recommend it.
I have used the "Request A Photo" feature frequently with great success in obtaining photographs, and when possible, I try to help out others looking for their ancestor's tombstones in my area. It's a great way to give back a little bit to the genealogical community.
One feature that I'm starting to utilize at FindAGrave is the linking feature where you can add family links. By adding these family links, you can tie together whole families at FindAGrave. Often times, one spouse will die and the survivor may move on to another area and be buried in a totally different cemetery. Not to mention how far-flung some families can be. By linking children with their parents, someone can quickly link to all available tombstone photographs of a particular family.
If you haven't yet used this feature, I would highly recommend it.
Amanuensis Monday: Dere Iss No Place Like Portland, Ind. Postcard (1913)
Amanuensis: A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.
This postcard was sent to my paternal granduncle, Clarence Stuber, by his sister, Lottie. The date on the postmark is April 3, 1913, mailed from Portland, Indiana to Spencerville, Ohio.
The front of the card reads: Dere Iss No Place Like Portland, Ind. Because I Gets Mine Bread Undt Butter Dere.
Hello - Rec'd letter glad to hear from you. Rec'd card from John today. He is O.K. I am in new P.O. Have 3 squares to go now. Will write later. Lottie
The card is address to: Clarence Stuber, Spencerville, Ohio, Box 54.
This postcard was sent to my paternal granduncle, Clarence Stuber, by his sister, Lottie. The date on the postmark is April 3, 1913, mailed from Portland, Indiana to Spencerville, Ohio.
The front of the card reads: Dere Iss No Place Like Portland, Ind. Because I Gets Mine Bread Undt Butter Dere.
Hello - Rec'd letter glad to hear from you. Rec'd card from John today. He is O.K. I am in new P.O. Have 3 squares to go now. Will write later. Lottie
The card is address to: Clarence Stuber, Spencerville, Ohio, Box 54.
John Newmark at TransylvanianDutch started this Monday genealogy meme, which has quickly spread throughout the Geneablogger community. I am excited to be a participant and transcribe the records of my family.
Family Milestones: September 13th
My paternal 6th-great granduncle, John MAXSON, married on this date in 1744 to Martha PROSSER, daughter of John PROSSER. John was the son of Rev. Joseph and Tacy (BURDICK) MAXSON, and the younger brother of my Joseph MAXSON. John was born in 1698 in Westerly, Rhode Island. Martha was born circa 1703. They had at least 2 children. Martha died November 3, 1804 in Hopkington, Rhode Island. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great grandmother, Maria Catharina KALTREIDER, was born on this date in 1762. Maria was the daughter of Duvald and Elizabeth Catherine (________) KALTREIDER. Maria married circa 1785 to George PETRY, son of Steffan PETRY. George was born August 1, 1762 in Strausberg, Germany. They raised 7 children in York County, Pennsylvania. George died June 1, 1823 in York County, Pennsylvania. Maria died April 15, 1815 in York County, Pennsylvania.
My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Sarah HEATON, was born on this date in 1707. Sarah was the daughter of Samuel and Susan (HAWES) HEATON, and the older sister of my John HEATON. Sarah married Matthew WILLIAMS on May 9, 1735. Matthew's parentage and dates of birth and death are unknown. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great grandmother, Maria Catharina KALTREIDER, was born on this date in 1762. Maria was the daughter of Duvald and Elizabeth Catherine (________) KALTREIDER. Maria married circa 1785 to George PETRY, son of Steffan PETRY. George was born August 1, 1762 in Strausberg, Germany. They raised 7 children in York County, Pennsylvania. George died June 1, 1823 in York County, Pennsylvania. Maria died April 15, 1815 in York County, Pennsylvania.
My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Sarah HEATON, was born on this date in 1707. Sarah was the daughter of Samuel and Susan (HAWES) HEATON, and the older sister of my John HEATON. Sarah married Matthew WILLIAMS on May 9, 1735. Matthew's parentage and dates of birth and death are unknown. Nothing further is known at this time.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Church Record Sunday: Exploring the archives of The United Methodist Church
Geneabloggers advertised the new daily blogging themes for Sunday, and I saw the Church Record Sunday from Gena's Genealogy Blog regarding searching for records of Methodist ancestors through the General Commission of Archives & History of The United Methodist Church. Since I have many ancestors who were members of the pre-cursors to the modern church, I decided to check out this database resource.
The database can be searched through this link. There is a convenient simple search and a more advanced search, which should be used if your surname is more common.
According to their website, "today's United Methodist Church is the descendant of several predecessors. These denominations are: Methodist Episcopal Church (1784-1939), Methodist Episcopal Church, South (1845-1939), Methodist Protestant Church (1828-1939), Methodist Church (1939-1968), United Brethren in Christ (1800-1946), Evangelical Association (1803-1922), United Evangelical Church (1894-1922), Evangelical Church (1922-1946), Evangelical United Brethren (1946-1968), United Methodist Church (1968-present)."
I began searching for some of the names of ancestors and relatives to see who may have been mentioned in their Annual Conference yearbooks. Copies of the full text of these mentions is available for a $5 research fee.
Here are some of the "hits" that I found when searching for my family:
| Name: Birth: Death: Denomination: Conference Membership or Lay Status: State or place of Death: Journal Reference: Record id Number: [This was my paternal 2nd-great granduncle. I knew he was a minister in Spencerville, Ohio] Name: Birth: Death: Denomination: Conference Membership or Lay Status: State or place of Death: Journal Reference: Record id Number: [This was my paternal great-grandfather.]
[Believe this may be my paternal 3rd-great granduncle.]
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LeMaster Family Reunion
We held our annual family reunion last night at my parent's place. It was good to see my aunts, uncles and cousins that I otherwise do not see. The weather held out as the rain was only in the morning. This year my nieces helped create some games for the kids. I believe the pumpkin seed spitting contest was the crowd favorite!
Children of Ord W. & Ruth P. (Haley) LeMaster
Front: Weldon, Paul
Back: Juanita, Idola, Ruth
Not everyone could make it, but those that did had a good time and plenty of food. I was able to get some photographs and make some memories. The evening wasn't as condusive for genealogy questions as I would have liked. I will have to make some visits and phone calls to get answers to my questions.
I did hear some discussion as to how long we had been having these reunions, and I believe I heard 1974 or 1976. So hopefully there are some older pictures out there for me to find.
I posted more photos of the reunion at Facebook. A public link is here.
Moulton Research
I answered an email this morning that had been setting in my inbox for a couple months regarding the MOULTON family. The lady is also a descendant of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON. Hopefully we can tear down some of the brickwalls together.
Clara married John Adam METZNER and lived in Jay County, Indiana. Lydia married Charles Sherman HAGAMAN and lived in Livingston County, Missouri.
She didn't indicate which line was hers, but mine is from their son Albert. Albert has been somewhat of a mystery man, disappearing during the Gold Rush and heading for California. I believe I have found him in the 1850 census of El Dorado County, living as a miner. However, there are other Albert Moulton's in California at the same time, so I don't know for sure.
Albert MOULTON was born May 10, 1819 in Rutland County, Vermont, the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON. He married in 1848 to Emeline PHILBRICK, daughter of Joel and Sally (FOX) PHILBRICK. They had two daughters: Clara b. September 1843 and Lydia b. January 1849. Notice that the date of marriage must be off.
The family is briefly mentioned in The Descendants of Rev. William Worcester by Jonathan Fox Worcester.
Clara married John Adam METZNER and lived in Jay County, Indiana. Lydia married Charles Sherman HAGAMAN and lived in Livingston County, Missouri.
Family Milestones: September 12th
My paternal 5th-great grandfather, Cornelius SUTTON, married on this date in 1806 in Harrison County, Virginia to Elisabeth DAVIS. Cornelius was the son of Amos and Jane (CLAWSON) SUTTON. Elisabeth was the daughter of Thomas William and Tacy (CRANDALL) DAVIS. Cornelius was born October 29, 1750 in New Jersey. Elisabeth was born in 1746 in New Jersey. Elisabeth died 1807 in New Salem, Virginia. Cornelius died September 30, 1850 in West Union, Doddridge County, Virginia.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Bennett PIERCE, was born on this date in 1771. Bennett was the son of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the older brother of my Gordon PIERCE. Bennett died March 17, 1773. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth PIERCE, was born on this date in 1788. Elizabeth was the daughter of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my Gordon PIERCE. Elizabeth married Chester COLLINS. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal great-grandaunt, Lillian PIERCE, was born on this date in 1902 in Madison County, Indiana. Lillian was the daughter of William Francis and Clara (PENISTEN) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my Edna Muriel PIERCE. Lillian died August 11, 1921 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 6th-great grandfather, Seth PIERCE, was born on this date in 1744 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Seth was the son of Seth and Elizabeth (NYE) PIERCE. Seth married April 17, 1767 to Bethiah FIELD, daughter of Bennett and Elizabeth (SPOFFORD) FIELD. Bethiah was born April 8, 1746 in Stafford, Windham County, Connecticut. They had 12 children. Bethiah died September 18, 1807. Seth died in 1835 in Homer, Cortland County, New York.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Bennett PIERCE, was born on this date in 1771. Bennett was the son of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the older brother of my Gordon PIERCE. Bennett died March 17, 1773. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth PIERCE, was born on this date in 1788. Elizabeth was the daughter of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my Gordon PIERCE. Elizabeth married Chester COLLINS. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal great-grandaunt, Lillian PIERCE, was born on this date in 1902 in Madison County, Indiana. Lillian was the daughter of William Francis and Clara (PENISTEN) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my Edna Muriel PIERCE. Lillian died August 11, 1921 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 6th-great grandfather, Seth PIERCE, was born on this date in 1744 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Seth was the son of Seth and Elizabeth (NYE) PIERCE. Seth married April 17, 1767 to Bethiah FIELD, daughter of Bennett and Elizabeth (SPOFFORD) FIELD. Bethiah was born April 8, 1746 in Stafford, Windham County, Connecticut. They had 12 children. Bethiah died September 18, 1807. Seth died in 1835 in Homer, Cortland County, New York.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Family Milestones: September 11th
My paternal 4th-great grandparents, Abel B. WOOLSTON and Rachel WOOLSTON, were married on this date in 1819 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Abel was the son of John and Beulah (BRIGGS) WOOLSTON. Rachel was the daughter of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON. Abel was born 1797 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel was born April 19, 1800 in Burlington County, New Jersey. They raised 5 children in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel died September 11, 1851 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Abel died January 12, 1834 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Friday, September 10, 2010
The Second Mrs. Wright
I thought I pretty much knew everything there was to know about my maternal 2nd-great grandfather, John William WRIGHT, after all these years of working on genealogy. I had his parents, his dates of birth and death, tombstone photos, census records, etc. I had a pretty good picture of his life and where he was living during his adult life.
John was widowed in 1913 when my 2nd-great grandmother, Ellen (KING) WRIGHT passed away. John himself lived on until 1945. I found him living in the same location: Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, exactly where I thought he would be in both the 1920 and the 1930 census as well as various phone books and directories up until his death.
Imagine my surprise when doing a cursory search at the Family Search pilot which seemed to indicate a heretofore unknown second marriage for John in 1922. I was searching using his parents, Joseph WRIGHT and Rebecca HEATON, hoping that I might find other records on brothers and sisters, etc. The record that came back showed a marriage between John W. WRIGHT and Margaret L. WILLETTS on May 13, 1922. This John was the son of Joseph and Rebecca (HEATON) WRIGHT, so it appeared to be the right person. The county was not given by the record, only a filmstrip number.
I called Central Records at the Madison County courthouse the next day and asked if they had a record of a marriage in 1922 between John W. WRIGHT and Margaret L. WILLETTS. They were able to locate the record, and I made arrangements to pick it up.
Application is hereby made for a license for the marriage of John W. Wright to Margaret L. Willetts
Male
1. The full christian and surname of the man is John W. Wright
2. Color White
3. Where born Brown Co., O [Brown County, Ohio]
4. When born Feb 23 - 62 [February 23, 1862]
5. Present residence Alex Ind [Alexandria, Indiana]
6. Present occupation Farmer
8. Is the male contracting party of nearer blood kin to the female contracting party than second cousin? No
9. Full christian name of father Joseph Wright
10. His color White
11. His birthplace Brown Co., O [Brown County, Ohio]
12. His occupation Dead
13. His residence Dead
14. Full christian and maiden name of mother Rebecca Heaton
15. Her color White
16. Her occupation Dead
17. Her birthplace Brown Co., O [Brown County, Ohio]
18. Her residence ditto
19. Has the male contracting party been an inmate of any county asylum or home for indigent persons within the last five years? No
21. Is this his first marriage? No
22. If not, how often has he been married? Once
23. Has such prior marriage, or marriages, been dissolved? Death
25. When? 1913
26. Is the male contracting party afflicted with epilepsy, tuberculosis, venereal, or any other contagious or transmissible disease? No
27. Is he an imbecile, feeble-minded, idiotic or insane, or is he under guardianship as a person of unsound mind? No
Female
1. The full christian and surname of the woman is Margaret L. Willetts
2. Color White
3. Where born Pittsburg, Pa [Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]
4. When born Aug 19 - 72 [August 19, 1872]
5. Present residence Anderson, Ind.
6. Present occupation H Keeper [house keeper]
7. Full christian and surname of father James Lewis
8. His color White
9. His birthplace England
10. His occupation Rld [Railroad?]
11. His residence Pitts Pa [Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]
12. Full christian and maiden name of mother Margaret Powell
13. Her color White
14. Her occupation H Keeper [house keeper]
15. Her birthplace England
16. Her residence Pitts Pa [Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]
17. Has the female contracting party been an inmate of any county asylum or home for indigent persons with the last five years? No
18. Is this her first marriage? No
19. If not, how often has she been marriage? Once
20. Has such prior marriage, or marriages, been dissolved? Death
21. When? 1918
22. Is the female contracting party afflicted with epilepsy, tuberculosis, venereal, or any other contagious or transmissible disease? No
23. Is she an imbecile, feeble-minded, idiotic or insane, or is she under guardianship as a person of unsound mind? No
This is definitely my 2nd-great grandfather, getting remarried on May 13, 1922. Interestingly, his first marriage also took place on May 13th in 1886.
By the 1930 census, John was living with his youngest son, and was listed as a widower. His obituary in 1945 does not mention this marriage at all.
I've done a quick search in trying to locate Margaret in the 1920 census and in the 1930 census, without success. Did she die between 1922 and 1930, or did they later divorce? Will have to check out Madison County records for a divorce. A quick search of the obituary and cemetery databases at the Anderson library do not show a Margaret WRIGHT dying during that time period in Madison County.
Just when you think you know everything there is to know about someone, a new mystery develops.
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