Emeline (Philbrick) Moulton (1817-1881) was my paternal third great-grandmother. What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.
1. Vital Records
Emeline was born May 29, 1817 in Johnstown, Licking County, Ohio, according to my database. The Philbrick genealogy gives her year of birth as 18201, while census records puts her birth at circa 18222,3.
1.1. Birth Certificate
The State of Ohio did not require birth certificates at the time of Emeline's birth. Statewide registration of births stated in 1867.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If Emeline's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I've not yet located it. Will need to check with state and local archives to see if they have any newspapers from the time period.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I'm not aware of any surviving Philbrick family Bible that mentions Emeline. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one can be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I'm not aware of any baptismal record for Emeline. I am not sure of the church affiliation of the Philbrick family at this time.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Emeline was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Emeline married Albert Moulton on August 30, 1847 in Knox County, Ohio4. This record is a recent find, and will be the subject of a future blog post.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
I have not yet searched out available newspapers from the time period to see if Albert and Emeline's nuptials are mentioned.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
I have not yet searched out available newspapers from the time period regarding any anniversaries. Albert is believed to have died in 1864, possibly in California.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
I have not yet searched for divorce records for Albert and Emeline. According to biographical sketch for Clara Moulton, her father went to California during the Gold Rush and died in that state.
1.3. Death Certificate
Emeline died January 16, 18811, likely in Newton County, Indiana. Will need to search local death records to see if they have a record of her death.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Will need to search available newspapers from the time to see if mention of Emeline's obituary was mentioned. Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Will need to search records of the local historical society to see if they have any records of funeral homes that might pertain to Emeline. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Once I locate where she was buried, I will seek out a photograph of her tombstone and add it to my database.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1880 Federal Census
On June 17, 1880, Emeline was enumerated in the William G. Cox household in Beaver Township, Newton County, Indiana5, as Emeline Molton, age 58, sister-in-law, born Ohio. Her father and mother were born in Vermont.
2.1.2. 1870 Federal Census
On August 17, 1870, Emeline was enumerated in the Charles Hagaman household in Chillicothe Township, Livingston County, Missouri3, as Emeline Moulton, age 48, born in Ohio.
2.1.3. 1860 Federal Census
On June 20, 1860, Emeline was enumerated in the Lydia Moulton household in St. Albans Township, Licking County, Ohio2, as Emeline Moulton, age 38, female, born in Ohio.
2.1.4. 1850 Federal Census
I have not yet located Emeline or family in the 1850 census. Will continue to search for them, as this will likely resolve many mysteries in this family.
2.2. State Census Records
No state census records in Ohio are known to exist.
The State of Indiana conducted census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1931. These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet examined these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Philbrick or Moulton families.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
Not applicable, as Emeline was a female.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by her husband or father that would make Emeline eligible to receive pension benefits.
3.3. Service Records
Not applicable, as Emeline was a female.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio and Newton County, Indiana to see what records might mention Emeline. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps of Knox and Licking Counties, Ohio and Newton County, Indiana need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that might be relevant for my search.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records to research for Emeline include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add these to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
Sources:
1. Rev. Jacob Chapman, A Genealogy of the Philbrick and Philbrook Families, Descended from the Emigrant, Thomas Philbrick 1583-1667 (Exeter, New Hampshire, USA: Exeter Gazette Steam Printing House, 1886), page 103.
2. Lydia Moulton household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, St. Albans Twp., Licking Co., OH, Alexandria P.O., dwelling 121, family 121; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 999., Page 459.
3. Charles Hagaman household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Chillicothe Twp., Livingston Co., MO, Page 16, Farmersville P.O., dwelling 104, family 106; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 789.
4. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XD5C-WZ2 : 8 December 2014), Albert Moulton and Emeline Philbrick, 30 Aug 1847; citing Knox, Ohio, United States, reference cn 16, p 43; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 378,591.
5. 1880 U.S. Census, Newton County, Indiana, population schedule, Beaver Township, enumeration district (ED) 129, SD 5, page 19, dwelling 177, household 179, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 18 December 2016); 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.
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Claude Pefley household, 1940, Parke County, Indiana
Located the 1940 census record of the Claude Pefley household in Parke County, Indiana. On the enumeration his first name was spelled without a final 'e'. Claude was Eileen's maternal 4th cousin twice removed - their common ancestors were Jacob Pefley (c1724-c1778) and wife Esther (c1724- ).
At the time of the enumeration, Claude and his wife were living in Florida Township, Parke County, Indiana. He was renting his home for the sum of $10 per month, and didn't live on a farm. Claude was 48 years old and was born in Indiana. His wife, Gladys, was 47 years old and born in Indiana.
The record showed that both had completed the 8th grade in school and that Claude's occupation was that of a farmer.
Also living in the household was their daughter, Milbrey, aged 18, born in Indiana who had completed 4 years of high school. No occupation was listed.
In my database, Claude was the son of Daniel Voorhis Pefley and Lydia Delilah Charlotte Combs. Gladys was the daughter of Silas Adams and Nancy Hawkins.
If you have any additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.
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| 1940 U.S. Census, Parke County, Indiana, population schedule, Florida Township, enumeration district (ED) 61-5, SD 6, sheet 4B, household 83, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 17 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C.. |
The record showed that both had completed the 8th grade in school and that Claude's occupation was that of a farmer.
Also living in the household was their daughter, Milbrey, aged 18, born in Indiana who had completed 4 years of high school. No occupation was listed.
In my database, Claude was the son of Daniel Voorhis Pefley and Lydia Delilah Charlotte Combs. Gladys was the daughter of Silas Adams and Nancy Hawkins.
If you have any additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Albert Adams household, 1940, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Located the 1940 census record of the Albert Adams household in St. Joseph County, Indiana. Albert was not a blood relative, but was the step-son of my paternal 3rd-great grandfather, Ezekiel Cooper Chew (1822-1888) and his wife Mary Jane Riddle (1845-1921). Albert's father was Jonathan Adams (1849-1883).
At the time of the enumeration, Albert and his wife were living in North Liberty, St. Joseph County, Indiana. He owned his home and the value was $3500. Albert was 58 years old and born in Ohio. His wife Mable was 55 years old and born in Indiana. Their residence in 1935 was the same place.
The record shows that both had completed the 5th grade in education. Albert was a Contractor, working in Building Construction.
Also living in the household was John C. Chew, listed as Albert's nephew. John was aged 25, married and had completed 4 years of high school. He was working as a Carpenter in Building Construction - likely with Albert.
John was my paternal 1st cousin 3 times removed, the son of Wiley Riddle Chew and Dora Belle Lamb. Our common ancestor was Dr. Ezekiel Cooper Chew. John was a nephew to Albert Adams by way of John's father Wiley being a half brother to Albert.
If you have additional information or are related to this family, I'd love to hear from you.
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| 1940 U.S. Census, St. Joseph County, Indiana, population schedule, North Liberty, enumeration district (ED) 71-10, SD 3, sheet 5B, household 95, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 17 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C.. |
The record shows that both had completed the 5th grade in education. Albert was a Contractor, working in Building Construction.
Also living in the household was John C. Chew, listed as Albert's nephew. John was aged 25, married and had completed 4 years of high school. He was working as a Carpenter in Building Construction - likely with Albert.
John was my paternal 1st cousin 3 times removed, the son of Wiley Riddle Chew and Dora Belle Lamb. Our common ancestor was Dr. Ezekiel Cooper Chew. John was a nephew to Albert Adams by way of John's father Wiley being a half brother to Albert.
If you have additional information or are related to this family, I'd love to hear from you.
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