Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Widow Emeline Moulton - Licking Co., OH & Livingston Co., MO

The widow Emeline MOULTON appears in the 1860 census of Licking Co., OH and the 1870 census of Livingston Co., MO. Emeline was my paternal 3rd-great grandmother, the daughter of Joel and Sally (FOX) PHILBRICK and widow of Albert MOULTON.

In the 1860 census, Emeline is living with her mother-in-law, the widow Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON in St. Albans Twp., Licking Co., OH. She is listed as being aged 38 and born in Ohio. Her daughters, Clara, aged 16, and Lydia, aged 11, both born in Ohio are also living in the household.

In the 1870 census, Emeline is living with daughter Lydia in the household of Charles HAGAMAN. In this census she is listed as aged 48, born in Ohio.

Emeline was born May 29, 1817 in Johnstown, Licking Co., OH., and died January 16, 1882. One source states that she may have remarried to a Seth W. SHOEMAKER, but I have not confirmed this.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Edwin Moulton household - Marion Co., IA

The Edwin Wallace MOULTON household appears in the 1860 and 1870 census of Liberty Twp., Marion Co., IA. Wallace was the son of Selah and Lyida (FENNEL) MOULTON.

In the 1860 census, Wallace is listed as a 38 year old carpenter, born in Vermont, with real estate valued at $1000 and a personal estate valued at $200. His wife, Lucinda, was aged 39 years and born in Ohio. Their children were : Charles, aged 12, born in Ohio; Amy, aged 10, born in Ohio; and Lucy S., aged 3, born in Iowa.

In the 1870 census, Wallace is listed as a 47 year old carpenter, born in Vermont, with real estate valued at $500 and a personal estate valued at $425. His wife, Lucinda, was aged 49 years born in Ohio. Daughter Lucy, aged 13, born in Iowa and daughter Celestia, aged 4, born in Iowa round out the family.

Edwin Wallace MOULTON b. February 23, 1821 Castleton, Rutland Co., VT., d. January 17, 1895 Hamilton, Marion Co., IA., m. September 1, 1841 St. Albans, Licking Co., OH to Lucinda SHERMAN. Lucinda b. ca. 1820 Ohio, d. after 1870 census.
Known children of Edwin Wallace and Lucinda (SHERMAN) MOULTON :
i. Charles MOULTON b. ca. 1848 Ohio, d. after 1860 census
ii. Amy MOULTON b. ca. 1849 Ohio, d. after 1860 census
iii. Lucy S. MOULTON b. ca. 1857 Iowa, d. after 1870 census
iv. Celestia MOULTON b. ca. 1866 Iowa, d. after 1870 census

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Southwestern Alexandria Telephone Co.

My mother emailed me wanting me to do some research on the Southwestern Alexandria Telephone Company. Apparently, my great-grandfather purchased 26 shares at $40.00 per share back on January 25, 1918, and we still have the stock certificate.

If anyone out there knows anything about this company or even how to research it, please let me know.