For this edition of Surname Saturday, I'm going to list generation seven of my family tree in hopes of making a connection. Many times people find my blog through Google searches, and I'm hoping to reach more cousins. If you are related to any of these families, I'd love to hear from you.
Generations 1 through 6
Generation 7
64. JACOB LEMASTERS : born 21 Mar 1770 in Pennsylvania; married circa 1794; died 21 Sep 1852 in Shelby Co., Ohio.
65. HANNAH ________ : born 30 Sep 1778 in Pennsylvania; died 16 Jun 1849 in Shelby Co., Ohio.
66. PHILLIP YOUNG : born 11 Oct 1787 in Berkeley Co., Virginia (West Virginia); married circa 1806; died 29 May 1850 in Shelby Co., Ohio.
67. NANCY ANN McLANE : born circa 1790 in Berkely Co., Virginia (West Virginia); died May 1825 in Ohio.
68. NATHANIEL CHEW : born 10 Nov 1786 in Gloucester Co., New Jersey; married circa 1812 in New Jersey; died 24 January 1866 in Mahaska Co., Iowa.
69. MARY WEST : born 17 Jun 1795 in New Jersey; died 27 Feb 1848 in New Jersey.
70. ABEL B. WOOLSTON : born 1797 in Burlington Co., New Jersey; married 11 Sep 1819 in Burlington Co., New Jersey; died 12 Jan 1834 in Burlington Co., New Jersey.
71. RACHEL WOOLSTON : born 19 Apr 1800 in Burlington Co., New Jersey; died 11 Sep 1851 in Burlington Co., New Jersey.
72. HEINRICH "Henry" WHERLEY : born circa 1776 in York Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 Jan 1846 in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio.
73. CHRISTENA SAUBEL : born circa 1775 in Pennsylvania; died 19 Dec 1872 in Jefferson Twp., Tuscarawas Co., Ohio.
74. GEORGE PETRY : born 1 Aug 1762 in Strausberg, Germany; married circa 1785; died 1 Jun 1823 in York Co., Pennsylvania.
75. MARY CATHARINA KALTREIDER : born 13 Sep 1762; died 15 Apr 1815 in York Co., Pennsylvania.
76. JACOB SMITH : born circa 1792 in New Jersey; married circa 1812; died 18 Oct 1866 in Hardin Co., Iowa.
77. JANE ELLIOTT : born circa 1792 in George; died after 14 Jun 1860 in Hardin Co, Iowa.
78. JESSE MAXSON : born 8 Oct 1772 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey; married 23 Feb 1797 in Harrison Co., Virginia (West Virginia); died 24 Mar 1851 in Clark Co., Ohio.
79. SARAH SUTTON : born 3 Jan 1779 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey; died 18 Mar 1863 in Clark Co., Ohio.
84. DAVID SHERICK : born circa 1787 in Pennsylvania; married before 1823; died 22 Feb 1874 in Ashland Co., Ohio.
85. EVE ________ : born circa 1785 in Pennsylvania; died 31 Mar 1862 in Ashland Co., Ohio.
86. DAVID JACOBS : born 3 Oct 1796 in York Co., Pennsylvania; married circa 1817; died 20 Jun 1857 in Wayne Co., Ohio.
87. BARBARA BYERS : born 5 Jan 1798 in Warrington Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania; died 4 Dec 1874 in Congress Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio.
90. NICHOLAS YOUNG : born 1790 in France; married in 1813; died 1855 in Jay Co., Indiana.
91. SALOME ________ : born circa 1793 in France; died 3 Sep 1887 in Jay Co., Indiana.
92. SELAH MOULTON : born 28 Oct 1790 in Rutland Co., Vermont; married circa 1815 Vermont; died 24 Nov 1848 in Licking Co., Ohio.
93. LYDIA FINEL : born 21 Feb 1796 in Rutland Co., Vermont; died 3 Dec 1869 in Licking Co., Ohio.
94. JOEL PHILBRICK : born 24 Apr 1784 in Dracut, Massachusetts; married in 1808; died 1 March 1846 in Licking Co., Ohio.
95. SALLY FOX : born 27 Aug 1788 in Centre Harbor, New Hampshire; died 1868 in Johnstown, Licking Co., Ohio.
96. JOHN WRIGHT : born 4 Nov 1814 in Pleasant Twp., Clermont Co (now Brown Co.), Ohio; married 9 Sep 1834 in Brown Co., Ohio; died 10 Jun 1890 in Brown Co., Ohio.
97. ANNA WARDLOW : born 23 Apr 1816 in Brown Co., Ohio; died 4 Oct 1893 in Brown Co., Ohio.
98. JAMES R. HEATON : born 1 Apr 1805 in Ohio; married 2 Jul 1829 in Brown Co., Ohio; died 9 Apr 1885 in Schuyler Co., Missouri.
99. ELIZABETH JACOBS : born 30 Jun 1811 in Adams Co., Ohio; died 29 Jun 1889 in Schuyler Co., Missouri.
100. WILLIAM KING : born circa 1790 in North Carolina; married before 1816; died 7 May 1869 in Wabash Co., Indiana.
101. SARAH SULLIVAN : born 19 May 1777 in Taneytown, Carroll Co., Maryland; died 14 Jan 1872 in Madison Co., Indiana.
102. WILLIAM SHAW : born 28 Jan 1800 in Pennsylvania; married 29 Aug 1822 in Brown Co., Ohio; died 25 Sep 1849 in Madison Co., Indiana.
103. MARY HECK : born 13 Mar 1803 in Ohio; died 12 Aug 1890 in Madison Co., Indiana.
104. FRANCIS S. PIERCE : born 8 Jun 1806 in Vermont; married 25 Oct 1831 in Wayne Co., Indiana; died 5 Aug 1881 in Wayne Co., Indiana.
105. REBECCA PAGE : born 18 Aug 1806 in New Jersey; died 26 Jun 1893 in Wayne Co., Indiana.
106. ELIAS GROENENDYKE : born 20 May 1818 in Fayette Co., Indiana; married 28 Jul 1839 in Fayette Co., Indiana; died 23 May 1906 in Darke Co., Ohio.
107. NANCY JENKINS : born 1817 in North Carolina; died 11 May 1856 in Madison Co., Indiana.
108. GEORGE WASHINGTON PENISTEN : born 1813 in Pike Co., Ohio; died before 1860 in Madison Co., Indiana.
109. SARAH MUSTARD : born circa 1816 in Ohio.
110. RICHARD ALDERMAN : born 1810 in Kentucky; married circa 1840; died after 1870 in Madison Co., Indiana.
111. ELIZA ________ : born between 1820-1825.
112. JOHN LAMBERTSON : born circa 1800 in New Jersey; married 6 Jul 1822 in Belvidere, Sussex Co. (now Warren Co.), New Jersey; died Oct 1875 in Farmersville, Montgomery Co., Ohio.
113. SARAH A. WILLSON : born circa 1804 in New Jersey; died 21 Dec 1881 in Ohio.
114. JAMES COOK : born circa 1813 in Virginia.
115. MARY ________ : born circa 1814 in Virginia.
116. JOHN T. BEALS : born 25 Jun 1827 in Clinton Co., Ohio; married 19 Apr 1848 in Westfield, Hamilton Co., Indiana; died 18 Sep 1917 in Sheridan, Hamilton Co., Indiana.
117. MARY DAVIS : born 9 Sep 1825 in North Carolina; died 18 Jul 1909 in Cicero, Hamilton Co., Indiana.
118. ISAAC S. POE : born 20 Aug 1830 in Chatham Co., North Carolina; married 11 Aug 1855 in Monrovia, Morgan Co., Indiana; died 20 Nov 1909 in Norton, Norton Co., Kansas.
119. HANNAH MILLS : born 9 Jan 1833 in Morgan Co., Indiana; died 9 Mar 1914 in Norton, Norton Co., Kansas.
124. AUSTIN DAVIS : born circa 1824 in Indiana; married 9 Feb 1850 in Monroe Co., Indiana; died bet. Nov 1850 and Aug 1851 in Monroe Co., Indiana.
125. FANNY REYNOLDS : born circa 1830 in Indiana; died 2 Feb 1883 in Spencer, Owen Co., Indiana.
126. PETER KIRKPATRICK SWAFFORD : born 12 Jun 1827 in Mississippi; married 3 Apr 1853 in Owen Co., Indiana; died 1885 in Spencer, Owen Co., Indiana.
127. MARY ANN CROCKETT : born 1835 in Owen Co., Indiana; died 1865.
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Saturday, September 12, 2015
Tuesday, September 08, 2015
Death Record, Bertha G. Fuchs, 1943, Montgomery County, Ohio
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| "Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X84M-Q7K : accessed 5 September 2015), Bertha G Fuchs, 23 Mar 1943; citing Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, reference fn 18983; FHL microfilm 2,024,128. |
Bertha died March 23, 1943 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio of carcinoma of the uterus. She was residing at 124 Kirkham in Dayton. She was buried in the Calvary Cemetery in Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio.
According to her death certificate, Bertha was born March 13, 1888 in Dayton. Her death certificate gave me the name of her mother as Mary Schaefer.
I know that John and Bertha had at least two children Walter and Mary. I have more to search to find out if there were additional children and to learn about John's information.
Monday, September 07, 2015
Exploratory Data Analysis : Johannes "John S." Wehrly (1802-1876)
Johannes "John S." Wehrly (1802-1876) was my paternal 3rd-great grandfather. What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.
1. Vital Records
John was born June 4, 1802 in York County, Pennsylvania1.
1.1. Birth Certificate
Though Pennsylvania did not record births at this time, I need to search to locate a baptism record. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If John's birth was mentioned in a local newspaper, it has been lost to time.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving family Bible that would record the birth of John. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes of locating one.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
According to the Wehrly history1, John was baptized at St. Jacob's church in York County, Pennsylvania. I need to seek out the actual records of this church and verify the information. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that John was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
John married Barbara Petry. My database has the date as 1821 in Stark County, Ohio, but I've been unable to find a source to verify this fact. This may have come from the Wehrly history1. If true, they would have been 19 at the time of their marriage. A search of Stark County marriage records has been unable to turn up a marriage record. Barbara was born May 28, 1802 in York County, Pennsylvania1. They raised 9 children in Preble County, Ohio before moving in 1854 to Jay County, Indiana. Barbara died August 27, 1880 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana1.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if their nuptials were mentioned.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
John and Barbara's 25th wedding anniversary would have been in 1846 and their 50th would have been in 1871. Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if there was any mention of anniversary celebrations.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
There is no indication that John was ever divorced.
1.3. Death Certificate
John died November 10, 1876 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.1,2. I do not yet have a copy of his death certificate. Will need to obtain one on my next research trip.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
I have not been able to locate a mention of John's obituary in local newspapers. Will continue to search in hopes that one can be located.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
I will need to search the local funeral home records of the time to see if they might have a record of the funeral. Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
John is buried in the Salamonia Cemetery in Salamonia, Madison Twp., Jay County, Indiana2. I do not have a photograph of his tombstone. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1870 Federal Census
On August 2, 1870, John was enumerated as head of household in Salamonia, Madison Twp., Jay County, Indiana3, as John S. Werly, age 68, retired farmer. He was born in Pennsylvania and was a U.S. citizen. The value of his personal estate was $100 and the value of his real estate was $1200.
2.1.2. 1860 Federal Census
On June 9, 1860, John was enumerated as head of household in Salamonia, Madison Twp., Jay County, Indiana4, as John S. Whorley, age 59, farmer. He was born in Pennsylvania. The value of his personal estate was $150 and the value of his real estate was $2000.
2.1.3. 1850 Federal Census
On July 18, 1850, John was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Preble County, Ohio5, as John S. Wehrly, age 49, farmer. He was born in Pennsylvania. The value of his real estate was $700.
2.1.4. 1840 Federal Census
On June 1, 1840, John was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Preble County, Ohio6, as John S. Werley. A total of 8 persons listed in the household. 2 white males under 5, 1 white male 20 thru 29; 1 white male 50 thru 59; 1 white female 5 thru 9; 1 white female 20 thru 29; 1 white female 30 thru 39; 1 white female 60 thru 69.
Some of the ages don't quite add up for the household, but right now that is the closest record unless there was another John Wehrly in Preble County at the same time.
2.1.5. 1830 Federal Census
On June 1, 1830, John was enumerated as head of household in Twin Township, Preble County, Ohio7, as John S. Whirley. A total of 3 persons listed in the household. 1 white male 20 thru 29; 1 white female under 5; 1 white female 20 thru 29.
If my data is correct on the ages, the male 20 thru 29 is John, the female 20 thru 29 is his wife Barbara, and the female under 5 is daughter Susannah. However, my family group sheet currently shows a son Frederick (b.1827) and son Jacob (b. 1830). Neither of their birth dates have been sourced in my database, so they may have been born after 1830.
2.2. State Census Records
Ohio state census records are not known to exist.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet investigated these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Wehrly family.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
I have not located any records indicating military service for John.
3.2. Pension Records
Not applicable.
3.3. Service Records
Not applicable.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Preble County, Ohio and Jay County, Indiana to see what records might mention John. Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps in Preble County, Ohio and Jay County, Indiana need to be searched to see what information they might shed on John.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available for research on John include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
Sources:
1. Wehrly, Blaine & Gladys, "Wehrly & Smith Family History." Report to Wehrly Reunion, New Castle, Indiana, 16 August 1970. Photocopy held by author.
2. Phyllis (Strock) Franklin, Salamonia Cemeteries : Salamonia, Madison Twp., Jay County, Indiana (Portland, Indiana, USA : The Jay County Genealogy Society, 2000), page 3.
3. John S. Werly household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Madison Twp., Jay Co., Indiana, page 27, Salamonie P.O., dwelling 198, family 201; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 327, page 87.
4. John S. Whorley household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Madison Twp., Jay Co., Indiana, page 9, Salamonia P.O., dwelling 59, family 59; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 269, page 9.
5. 1850 US Census, Preble County, Ohio, population schedule, Monroe Township, dwelling 71, family 71; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 30 August 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
6. 1840 US Census, Preble County, Ohio, population schedule, Monroe Township, digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 5 September 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
7. 1830 US Census, Preble County, Ohio, population schedule, Twin Township, page 132(penned); digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 5 September 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.
1. Vital Records
John was born June 4, 1802 in York County, Pennsylvania1.
1.1. Birth Certificate
Though Pennsylvania did not record births at this time, I need to search to locate a baptism record. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If John's birth was mentioned in a local newspaper, it has been lost to time.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving family Bible that would record the birth of John. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes of locating one.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
According to the Wehrly history1, John was baptized at St. Jacob's church in York County, Pennsylvania. I need to seek out the actual records of this church and verify the information. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that John was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
John married Barbara Petry. My database has the date as 1821 in Stark County, Ohio, but I've been unable to find a source to verify this fact. This may have come from the Wehrly history1. If true, they would have been 19 at the time of their marriage. A search of Stark County marriage records has been unable to turn up a marriage record. Barbara was born May 28, 1802 in York County, Pennsylvania1. They raised 9 children in Preble County, Ohio before moving in 1854 to Jay County, Indiana. Barbara died August 27, 1880 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana1.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if their nuptials were mentioned.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
John and Barbara's 25th wedding anniversary would have been in 1846 and their 50th would have been in 1871. Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if there was any mention of anniversary celebrations.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
There is no indication that John was ever divorced.
1.3. Death Certificate
John died November 10, 1876 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.1,2. I do not yet have a copy of his death certificate. Will need to obtain one on my next research trip.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
I have not been able to locate a mention of John's obituary in local newspapers. Will continue to search in hopes that one can be located.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
I will need to search the local funeral home records of the time to see if they might have a record of the funeral. Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
John is buried in the Salamonia Cemetery in Salamonia, Madison Twp., Jay County, Indiana2. I do not have a photograph of his tombstone. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1870 Federal Census
On August 2, 1870, John was enumerated as head of household in Salamonia, Madison Twp., Jay County, Indiana3, as John S. Werly, age 68, retired farmer. He was born in Pennsylvania and was a U.S. citizen. The value of his personal estate was $100 and the value of his real estate was $1200.
2.1.2. 1860 Federal Census
On June 9, 1860, John was enumerated as head of household in Salamonia, Madison Twp., Jay County, Indiana4, as John S. Whorley, age 59, farmer. He was born in Pennsylvania. The value of his personal estate was $150 and the value of his real estate was $2000.
2.1.3. 1850 Federal Census
On July 18, 1850, John was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Preble County, Ohio5, as John S. Wehrly, age 49, farmer. He was born in Pennsylvania. The value of his real estate was $700.
2.1.4. 1840 Federal Census
On June 1, 1840, John was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Preble County, Ohio6, as John S. Werley. A total of 8 persons listed in the household. 2 white males under 5, 1 white male 20 thru 29; 1 white male 50 thru 59; 1 white female 5 thru 9; 1 white female 20 thru 29; 1 white female 30 thru 39; 1 white female 60 thru 69.
Some of the ages don't quite add up for the household, but right now that is the closest record unless there was another John Wehrly in Preble County at the same time.
2.1.5. 1830 Federal Census
On June 1, 1830, John was enumerated as head of household in Twin Township, Preble County, Ohio7, as John S. Whirley. A total of 3 persons listed in the household. 1 white male 20 thru 29; 1 white female under 5; 1 white female 20 thru 29.
If my data is correct on the ages, the male 20 thru 29 is John, the female 20 thru 29 is his wife Barbara, and the female under 5 is daughter Susannah. However, my family group sheet currently shows a son Frederick (b.1827) and son Jacob (b. 1830). Neither of their birth dates have been sourced in my database, so they may have been born after 1830.
2.2. State Census Records
Ohio state census records are not known to exist.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet investigated these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Wehrly family.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
I have not located any records indicating military service for John.
3.2. Pension Records
Not applicable.
3.3. Service Records
Not applicable.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Preble County, Ohio and Jay County, Indiana to see what records might mention John. Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps in Preble County, Ohio and Jay County, Indiana need to be searched to see what information they might shed on John.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available for research on John include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
Sources:
1. Wehrly, Blaine & Gladys, "Wehrly & Smith Family History." Report to Wehrly Reunion, New Castle, Indiana, 16 August 1970. Photocopy held by author.
2. Phyllis (Strock) Franklin, Salamonia Cemeteries : Salamonia, Madison Twp., Jay County, Indiana (Portland, Indiana, USA : The Jay County Genealogy Society, 2000), page 3.
3. John S. Werly household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Madison Twp., Jay Co., Indiana, page 27, Salamonie P.O., dwelling 198, family 201; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 327, page 87.
4. John S. Whorley household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Madison Twp., Jay Co., Indiana, page 9, Salamonia P.O., dwelling 59, family 59; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 269, page 9.
5. 1850 US Census, Preble County, Ohio, population schedule, Monroe Township, dwelling 71, family 71; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 30 August 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
6. 1840 US Census, Preble County, Ohio, population schedule, Monroe Township, digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 5 September 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
7. 1830 US Census, Preble County, Ohio, population schedule, Twin Township, page 132(penned); digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 5 September 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C.
This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.
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