David Sherrick (1823-1914) was my paternal 3rd-great grandfather. What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.
1. Vital Records
David was born October 18th or 19th, 1823 in York County, Pennsylvania1,2. His death certificate states the 19th, biographical sketch states the 18th.
1.1. Birth Certificate
I have not located a birth record for David yet. Will continue to search sources such as FamilySearch in hopes of locating a church record.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If David's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I'm not aware of it. Will search contemporary newspapers of the time period to see if any mention was made.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I'm not aware of any surviving Bible records of the Sherrick family that mentions David. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one can be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I am not aware of any baptismal record for David, nor am I aware of the church affiliation at this time.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that David was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
David married Susan Jacobs on March 23, 1843 in Wayne County, Ohio3. His surname was spelled Sherich in the record.
David married Amy Byers sometime between 1864 (Susan's death) and 1870 (census), likely in Medina County, Ohio. I have not been successful in locating the record yet. Will continue to search in hopes of locating.
David married Margaret Zimmerman on April 29 1884 in Seneca County, Ohio4. Margaret was the widow of Anthony David Rosenberger and the daughter of Barney Zimmerman.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
I've not yet searched available newspapers of the time period to see if mention was made of David's three marriages. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
I've not yet searched available newspapers of the time to see if mention was made of any anniversary celebrations. David's marriage to Margaret was the only one that made it to the 25th wedding anniversary mark.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
Although there was no indication that David was ever divorced, a thorough search of local court records would need to be made to be sure.
1.3. Death Certificate
David died September 30, 1914 in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio5,6, following a fracture of the femur.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
David's obituary appeared in the October 7, 1914 edition of the Ashland Ohio Press6.
I need to make this the subject of a future blog post.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
I will need to search the local historical society records to see if they have any mention of funeral home records that might have handled David's arrangements.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
David's tombstone in the Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Ohio7, has been photographed. A link to his memorial page at FindAGrave is located here.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1910 Federal Census
On April 18, 1910, David was enumerated as head of household in Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio8, as David Sherrick, age 86, born in Pennsylvania. No occupation was listed. He could speak English, read and write. He owned his home free of mortgage. He had been married for 25 years. He was born in Pennsylvania, as were both his mother and father.
2.1.2. 1900 Federal Census
On June 18, 1900, David was enumerated as head of household in Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio9, as David Sherick, age 76, born October 1823 in Pennsylvania. His occupation was listed as minister. He could read and write and spoke English. He owned his own home. Both of his parents were born in Pennsylvania.
2.1.3. 1880 Federal Census
On June 18, 1880, David was enumerated as head of household in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio10, as David Sherrick, age 56, born in Pennsylvania. His occupation was listed as a preacher. Both his mother and father were born in Pennsylvania.
2.1.4. 1870 Federal Census
On June 7, 1870, David was enumerated as head of household in Harrisville Township, Medina County, Ohio11, as David Sherrick, age 47, no occupation listed. The value of his real estate was $5080 and the value of his personal estate was $1100. He was born in Pennsylvania and was a U.S. citizen.
2.1.5. 1860 Federal Census
On August 2, 1860, David was enumerated as head of household in Vermillion Township, Ashland Cuonty, Ohio12, as David Sharack, age 36, Farmer, born in Pennsylvania. The value of his real estate was $3500 and the value of his personal estate was $9500.
2.1.6 1850 Federal Census
On September 19, 1850, David was enumerated as head of household in Vermillion Township, Ashland County, Ohio13, as David Scherick, age 26, Farmer, born in Pennsylvania. The value of his real estate was $1700.
2.2. State Census Records
No state census records for the State of Ohio are known to exist.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet examined these types of records to see what light they might shed on the Sherrick family.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
I have not yet located any military draft records for David. Will need to continue to search, as he should be listed in Civil War draft records.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by David that would make him eligible for a military pension.
3.3. Service Records
I am not aware of any military service by David. It is possible that he served during the Civil War era.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Wayne, Medina, Seneca and Ashland Counties, Ohio to see what records might mention David. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps of Wayne, Medina, Seneca and Ashland Counties, Ohio need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that will be relevant to my search.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records to search for Susan 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. "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana", Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1887, p. 665.
2. David Sherick, death certificate no. File No. 48147, Ashland County, Ohio (1914), Division of Vital Statistics, Ohio Department of Health,.
3. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZDV-8GX : 8 December 2014), David Sherich and Susan Jacobs, 23 Mar 1843; citing Wayne, Ohio, United States, reference 48; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 425,754.
4. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDLH-KF3 : accessed 9 August 2015), David Sherick and Margaret Rosenberger, 29 Apr 1884; citing Seneca, Ohio, United States, reference ; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 388,639.
5. David Sherick, death certificate no. File No. 48147, Ashland County, Ohio (1914), Division of Vital Statistics, Ohio Department of Health,.
6. Ashland, OH Press, Ocotober 7, 1914, Obituary of David Sherick.
7. FindAGrave, Inc., FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com : accessed 31 December 2016), David Sherrick memorial.
8. 1910 US Census, Seneca County, Ohio, population schedule, Pleasant Township, enumeration district (ED) 167, SD 12, sheet 1A, dwelling 7, family 7, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 2 August 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C..
9. 1900 US Census, Seneca County, Ohio, population schedule, Pleasant Township, enumeration district (ED) 114, SD 12, sheet 8B, dwelling 178, family 182, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 2 August 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C..
10. 1880 U.S. census, Ashland County, Ohio, population schedule, Ashland, enumeration district (ED) 88, SD 6, page 35, dwelling 344, household 372, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 31 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..
11. David Sherrick household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Harrisville Twp., Medina Co., OH, Page 12, Lodi P.O., dwelling 111, family 125; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 1241., Page 281.
12. David Sharack household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Hayesville P.O., Vermillion Township, Ashland County, Ohio, dwelling 974, household 1009; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 930.
13. David Scherick household, 1850 U.S. census, population schedule, Vermillion Township, District No. 1, Ashland County, Ohio, page 419, dwelling 359, family 367; National Archives micropublication M432, roll 658.
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.
Monday, January 02, 2017
Sunday, January 01, 2017
Elmer Benham household, 1940, Greene County, Indiana
Located the 1940 census record of the Elmer Benham household in Greene County, Indiana. Elmer's wife, Beulah, was my maternal 3rd cousin 4 times removed. Our common ancestors were Alexander Crockett and Elizabeth Watkins. Beulah was the daughter of William Riley Arthur and Ida Mae Casner.
At the time of the enumeration, Elmer and his wife were living in Washington Township. The census states that Elmer was renting the home and the rent was $1000 per month - believe this was an error and should mean he owned the home and the value was estimated at $1000. Elmer was 41 years old and born in Indiana. Beulah was 40 years old and also born in Indiana. In 1935, they were living in the same place.
The record shows that Elmer and Beulah had both completed four years of high school. Elmer's occupation was listed as farmer, and no occupation was listed for Beulah.
Also living in the household were daughter Betty, age 18, born in Indiana, who had completed four years of high school and son Jack, age 13, born in Indiana, who had completed the 8th grade.
If you have additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.
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| 1940 U.S. census, Greene County, Indiana, population schedule, Washington Township, enumeration district (ED) 28-27, SD 2, sheet 5A, household 93, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C.. |
The record shows that Elmer and Beulah had both completed four years of high school. Elmer's occupation was listed as farmer, and no occupation was listed for Beulah.
Also living in the household were daughter Betty, age 18, born in Indiana, who had completed four years of high school and son Jack, age 13, born in Indiana, who had completed the 8th grade.
If you have additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Chris C. Brinneman household, 1940, Huntington County, Indiana
Located the 1940 census of the Chris C. Brinneman household in Huntington County, Indiana. Chris' wife, Leota, was Eileen's 1st cousin 3 times removed. Their common ancestors were Solomon Lewis and Margaret Rinehart. Leota was the daughter of Levi Arnold and Amanda Lewis.
At the time of the enumeration, Chris and his wife were living in Jefferson Township. Chris owned the home and it was valued at $700. Chris was 59 years old and born in Indiana. His wife, Leota, was 57 years old and born in Indiana. In 1935, they were living in the same place.
The record shows that Chris and Leota had both completed the 8th grade in education. Chris' occupation was listed as a farmer, and no occupation was listed for Leota.
If you have additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.
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| 1940 U.S. census, Huntington County, Indiana, population schedule, Jefferson Township, enumeration district (ED) 35-19, SD 5, sheet 12A, household 262, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 December 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C.. |
The record shows that Chris and Leota had both completed the 8th grade in education. Chris' occupation was listed as a farmer, and no occupation was listed for Leota.
If you have additional information or are connected to this family, I'd love to hear from you.
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