Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 5th-great grandfather, John Peter Saubel.
John Peter was born February 21, 1758 in the Saar Basin region of Germany, the son of Leonard Saubel. John Peter married to Barbara ________ before 1775. I know nothing about Barbara's birth and death dates at this time. John Peter died August 15, 1831 in York Co., PA.
John emigrated to America on the ship Minerva from Rotterdam, last from Portsmouth on October 13, 1769. Captain was Thomas Arnott.
John is said to have weighed over 400 pounds!
Known children of John Peter and Barbara (________) Saubel are as follows :
i. Christina Saubel b. ca. 1775, d. after 1870 Tuscarawas Co., OH., m. Heinrich Wehrly
ii. Jacob Saubel
iii. Catherine Saubel
iv. Annamary Saubel
v. Peter Saubel
vi. Henry Saubel
vii. John Saubel
viii. George Saubel
I descend from John Peter and Barbara (________) Saubel as follows :
John Peter Saubel and Barbara ________
Christina Saubel and Heinrich Wehrly
Johannes Wehrly and Barbara Petry
William P. Wehrly and Olive Jane Smith
Barbara Isabelle Wehrly and Luman Cooper LeMasters (my great-grandparents)
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Lydia Fennel (b. February 21, 1796)
Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 4th-great grandmother, Lydia Fennel.
Lydia was born February 21, 1796 in Rutland Co., VT and married circa 1815 in Rutland Co., VT to Selah Moulton, son of John and Avis (Hurlbut) Moulton. Selah was born October 28, 1790 in Rutland Co., VT and died February 1848 in St. Albans, Licking Co., OH. Lydia died December 1869 in Licking Co., OH.
Known children of Selah and Lydia (Fennel) Moulton are as follows :
i. Julia Moulton b. January 21, 1818 Rutland Co., VT
ii. Albert Moulton b. May 10, 1819 Rutland Co., VT., d. May 18, 1864 California, m. Emeline Philbrick
iii. Edwin Wallace Moulton b. February 23, 1821 Rutland Co., VT, d. January 17, 1895 Marion Co., IA, m. Lucinda Sherman
iv. Sophia Polly Moulton b. February 27, 1823 Rutland Co., VT., d. December 7, 1907 Jay Co., IN., m. Lorenzo Sherman
v. Samuel Moulton b. May 15, 1825 Rutland Co., VT., d. December 4, 1832 Rutland Co., VT.
vi. Hariet N. Moulton b. March 4, 1827 Rutland Co., VT
vii. Edward F. Moulton b. September 17, 1829 Rutland Co., VT., d. February 23, 1876 Marion Co., IA., m. Ziltha Williams
viii. Charley Moulton b. November 12, 1832 Rutland Co., VT., d. after 1910, m. Charlotte C. ________
ix. Harvey Moulton b. July 25, 1835 Licking Co., OH
I descend from Selah and Lydia (Fennel) Moulton through their son, Albert, as follows :
Lydia Fennel and Selah Moulton
Albert Moulton and Emeline Philbrick
Clara Moulton and John Adam Metzner
Cora Belle Metzner and Eli Weldon Haley (my great-grandparents)
Lydia was born February 21, 1796 in Rutland Co., VT and married circa 1815 in Rutland Co., VT to Selah Moulton, son of John and Avis (Hurlbut) Moulton. Selah was born October 28, 1790 in Rutland Co., VT and died February 1848 in St. Albans, Licking Co., OH. Lydia died December 1869 in Licking Co., OH.
Known children of Selah and Lydia (Fennel) Moulton are as follows :
i. Julia Moulton b. January 21, 1818 Rutland Co., VT
ii. Albert Moulton b. May 10, 1819 Rutland Co., VT., d. May 18, 1864 California, m. Emeline Philbrick
iii. Edwin Wallace Moulton b. February 23, 1821 Rutland Co., VT, d. January 17, 1895 Marion Co., IA, m. Lucinda Sherman
iv. Sophia Polly Moulton b. February 27, 1823 Rutland Co., VT., d. December 7, 1907 Jay Co., IN., m. Lorenzo Sherman
v. Samuel Moulton b. May 15, 1825 Rutland Co., VT., d. December 4, 1832 Rutland Co., VT.
vi. Hariet N. Moulton b. March 4, 1827 Rutland Co., VT
vii. Edward F. Moulton b. September 17, 1829 Rutland Co., VT., d. February 23, 1876 Marion Co., IA., m. Ziltha Williams
viii. Charley Moulton b. November 12, 1832 Rutland Co., VT., d. after 1910, m. Charlotte C. ________
ix. Harvey Moulton b. July 25, 1835 Licking Co., OH
I descend from Selah and Lydia (Fennel) Moulton through their son, Albert, as follows :
Lydia Fennel and Selah Moulton
Albert Moulton and Emeline Philbrick
Clara Moulton and John Adam Metzner
Cora Belle Metzner and Eli Weldon Haley (my great-grandparents)
Monday, February 19, 2007
John W. Cunningham family - 1900 Jay Co., IN
Today I sourced the census data for the John W. Cunningham family in the 1900 census of Madison Twp., Jay Co., IN. John Cunningham was my 1st cousin 3 times removed, the son of William E. and Rachel (Lemasters) Cunningham.
John was a school teacher, living in the town of Salamonia, and he and wife Leona had been married for 6 years. They had 3 children, only 2 of whom were living by the 1900 census.
John W.M. CUNNINGHAM b. April 26, 1868 Indiana, d. after 1900 census, m. Leona A. DRAKE. Leona b. December 1873 Indiana, d. after 1900 census.
Known children of John W.M. and Leona A. (Drake) Cunningham are as follows :
a. Delia V. Cunningham b. May 1897 Indiana
b. Russel J. Cunningham b. March 1899 Indiana
c. ________ Cunningham. d. before 1900 Indiana
John was a school teacher, living in the town of Salamonia, and he and wife Leona had been married for 6 years. They had 3 children, only 2 of whom were living by the 1900 census.
John W.M. CUNNINGHAM b. April 26, 1868 Indiana, d. after 1900 census, m. Leona A. DRAKE. Leona b. December 1873 Indiana, d. after 1900 census.
Known children of John W.M. and Leona A. (Drake) Cunningham are as follows :
a. Delia V. Cunningham b. May 1897 Indiana
b. Russel J. Cunningham b. March 1899 Indiana
c. ________ Cunningham. d. before 1900 Indiana
Levi Petry Family - 1900 census Jay Co., IN
Today I sourced the data on the Levi W. Petry family in the 1900 census of Jay Co., IN. They were living in Madison Twp. in the town of Salamonia. Levi is my paternal 2nd cousin twice removed. Levi was the son of Charles and Susannah (Wehrly) Petry.
Levi's occupation was that of a carpenter, he and his wife Susannah had been married for 33 years, and they had 13 children - 7 of whom were still living by 1900.
Levi W. PETRY b. November 2, 1844 Preble Co., OH, d. August 18, 1930 Jay Co., IN., m. January 13, 1867 to Susannah COFFMAN, dau. of John and Margaret (WEIMER) COFFMAN. Susannah b. December 1846 Ohio, d. August 26, 1928 Jay Co., IN.
Known children of Levi W. and Susannah (Coffman) Petry are as follows :
a. Mary Estella Petry b. October 10, 1867 Jay Co., IN., d. October 5, 1900 Jay Co., IN.
b. John Elmer Petry b. February 4, 1869 Jay Co., IN., d. November 2, 1872 Jay Co., IN.
c. Lula Belle Petry b. May 24, 1870 Jay Co., IN., d. January 2, 1939, m. David Corle
d. Charles Francis Petry
e. Daisy Petry
f. Gracie C. Petry
g. Harriett Petry
h. ______ Petry
i. Sarah Agnes Petry
j. Susannah Gertrude Petry
k. Jesse C. Petry b. September 1881 Indiana
l. Blanche D. Petry b. September 1885 Indiana
m. Chauncy Orlo Petry b. September 1888 Indiana
Levi's occupation was that of a carpenter, he and his wife Susannah had been married for 33 years, and they had 13 children - 7 of whom were still living by 1900.
Levi W. PETRY b. November 2, 1844 Preble Co., OH, d. August 18, 1930 Jay Co., IN., m. January 13, 1867 to Susannah COFFMAN, dau. of John and Margaret (WEIMER) COFFMAN. Susannah b. December 1846 Ohio, d. August 26, 1928 Jay Co., IN.
Known children of Levi W. and Susannah (Coffman) Petry are as follows :
a. Mary Estella Petry b. October 10, 1867 Jay Co., IN., d. October 5, 1900 Jay Co., IN.
b. John Elmer Petry b. February 4, 1869 Jay Co., IN., d. November 2, 1872 Jay Co., IN.
c. Lula Belle Petry b. May 24, 1870 Jay Co., IN., d. January 2, 1939, m. David Corle
d. Charles Francis Petry
e. Daisy Petry
f. Gracie C. Petry
g. Harriett Petry
h. ______ Petry
i. Sarah Agnes Petry
j. Susannah Gertrude Petry
k. Jesse C. Petry b. September 1881 Indiana
l. Blanche D. Petry b. September 1885 Indiana
m. Chauncy Orlo Petry b. September 1888 Indiana
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Mark O. Jackley Family - 1930 Madison Co., IN
Today I sourced the census data for the Mark O. Jackley family in the 1930 census of Lafayette Twp., Madison Co., IN. Mark married Cora Della King on December 29, 1901 in Madison Co., IN.
Interestingly, the 1930 census asks if the family owns a radio, and this family did. Mark's occupation was listed as a farmer. In the previous household lived his son Lester and new wife, Mildred. Mark's oldest two children were not listed - perhaps living elsewhere in the county.
Mark O. JACKLEY b. ca. 1878 Indiana, d. October 12, 1953, m. December 29, 1901 Madison Co., IN. to Cora Della KING, daughter of David and Litha Ann (MAY) KING. Cora b. October 5, 1879 Frankton, Madison Co., IN., d. February 10, 1961.
Known children of Mark O. and Cora Della (King) Jackley are as follows :
a. Cornelius Jackley b. October 10, 1902 Madison Co., IN
b. David Jackley b. October 15, 1903 Madison Co., IN
c. Lester L. Jackley b. February 2, 1907 Madison Co., IN., m. ca. 1929 Mildred L. ________
d. Hubert K. Jackley b. January 29, 1909 Madison Co., IN, d. after 1930
e. Cleta L. Jackley b. June 17, 1911 Madison Co., IN., d. after 1930
f. Alice C. Jackley b. April 14, 1914 Madison Co., IN., d. after 1930
g. Mark Jackley b. January 15, 1916 Madison Co., IN. d. after 1930
h. Henrietta Z. Jackley b. January 10, 1924 Madison Co., IN.
Interestingly, the 1930 census asks if the family owns a radio, and this family did. Mark's occupation was listed as a farmer. In the previous household lived his son Lester and new wife, Mildred. Mark's oldest two children were not listed - perhaps living elsewhere in the county.
Mark O. JACKLEY b. ca. 1878 Indiana, d. October 12, 1953, m. December 29, 1901 Madison Co., IN. to Cora Della KING, daughter of David and Litha Ann (MAY) KING. Cora b. October 5, 1879 Frankton, Madison Co., IN., d. February 10, 1961.
Known children of Mark O. and Cora Della (King) Jackley are as follows :
a. Cornelius Jackley b. October 10, 1902 Madison Co., IN
b. David Jackley b. October 15, 1903 Madison Co., IN
c. Lester L. Jackley b. February 2, 1907 Madison Co., IN., m. ca. 1929 Mildred L. ________
d. Hubert K. Jackley b. January 29, 1909 Madison Co., IN, d. after 1930
e. Cleta L. Jackley b. June 17, 1911 Madison Co., IN., d. after 1930
f. Alice C. Jackley b. April 14, 1914 Madison Co., IN., d. after 1930
g. Mark Jackley b. January 15, 1916 Madison Co., IN. d. after 1930
h. Henrietta Z. Jackley b. January 10, 1924 Madison Co., IN.
Mary Broughton (b. February 18, 1653/54)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 9th-great grandmother, Mary Broughton.
Mary was born February 8, 1653/54 either in England or in Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA, the daughter of John and Hannah (Bascom) Broughton. Mary married February 18, 1674/75 in Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA to James Bennett, son of Francis and Alice (________) Bennett. James was born February 14, 1651/52 in Tenterden, Kent, England and died August 2, 1689 in Northfield, Hampshire Co., MA. Mary died August 2, 1689 in Deerfield, Hampshire Co., MA.
Known children of James and Mary (Broughton) Bennett are as follows :
i. Mary Bennett b. December 10, 1675 Northampton, MA m. John Field
I descend from James and Mary (Broughton) Bennett through their daughter, Mary as follows :
Mary Broughton and James Bennett
Mary Bennett and John Field
Bennett Field and Elizabeth Spofford
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Mary was born February 8, 1653/54 either in England or in Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA, the daughter of John and Hannah (Bascom) Broughton. Mary married February 18, 1674/75 in Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA to James Bennett, son of Francis and Alice (________) Bennett. James was born February 14, 1651/52 in Tenterden, Kent, England and died August 2, 1689 in Northfield, Hampshire Co., MA. Mary died August 2, 1689 in Deerfield, Hampshire Co., MA.
Known children of James and Mary (Broughton) Bennett are as follows :
i. Mary Bennett b. December 10, 1675 Northampton, MA m. John Field
I descend from James and Mary (Broughton) Bennett through their daughter, Mary as follows :
Mary Broughton and James Bennett
Mary Bennett and John Field
Bennett Field and Elizabeth Spofford
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Nathan Thomas Beals (b. February 17, 1856)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Nathan Thomas Beals.
Nathan was born February 17, 1856 in Westfield, Hamilton Co., IN., the son of John T. and Mary (Davis) Beals. Nathan married September 26, 1876 in Hamilton Co., IN to Elizabeth Caroline Poe, daughter of Isaac S. and Hannah (Mills) Poe. Elizabeth was born September 26, 1856 in Morgan Co., IN, and died September 1935 near Greentown, Howard Co., IN. Nathan died in 1915 - his father's obituary states that he was late of Leola, AR.
Children of Nathan Thomas and Elizabeth Caroline (Poe) Beals are as follows:
i. Pearl May Beals b. May 11, 1878 Hamilton Co., IN., d. August 3, 1970 Madison Co., IN., m. Charles Wilson Lambertson
ii. Nellie Myrtle Beals b. August 30, 1880 Richardson Co., NE., m. Albert Edward Stober
iii. Ethel Mabel Beals b. November 27, 1885 Richardson Co., NE., d. February 11, 1900 Hamilton Co., IN.
I descend from Nathan Thomas and Elizabeth Caroline (Poe) Beals through their daughter, Pearl, as follows :
Nathan Thomas Beals and Elizabeth Caroline Poe
Peal May Beals and Charles Wilson Lambertson
Clemon Beals Lambertson and June Kirk Davis (my great-grandparents)
Nathan was born February 17, 1856 in Westfield, Hamilton Co., IN., the son of John T. and Mary (Davis) Beals. Nathan married September 26, 1876 in Hamilton Co., IN to Elizabeth Caroline Poe, daughter of Isaac S. and Hannah (Mills) Poe. Elizabeth was born September 26, 1856 in Morgan Co., IN, and died September 1935 near Greentown, Howard Co., IN. Nathan died in 1915 - his father's obituary states that he was late of Leola, AR.
Children of Nathan Thomas and Elizabeth Caroline (Poe) Beals are as follows:
i. Pearl May Beals b. May 11, 1878 Hamilton Co., IN., d. August 3, 1970 Madison Co., IN., m. Charles Wilson Lambertson
ii. Nellie Myrtle Beals b. August 30, 1880 Richardson Co., NE., m. Albert Edward Stober
iii. Ethel Mabel Beals b. November 27, 1885 Richardson Co., NE., d. February 11, 1900 Hamilton Co., IN.
I descend from Nathan Thomas and Elizabeth Caroline (Poe) Beals through their daughter, Pearl, as follows :
Nathan Thomas Beals and Elizabeth Caroline Poe
Peal May Beals and Charles Wilson Lambertson
Clemon Beals Lambertson and June Kirk Davis (my great-grandparents)
Friday, February 16, 2007
Samuel Ivey Family - Marshall Co., KY & Lawrence Co., AR
Today I sourced the census data in the 1910 & 1920 census for Eileen's great-grandfather, Samuel Ivey. In 1910 the family is living in Marshall Co., KY and in 1920 they are across the Mississippi in Lawrence Co., AR. The last name is spelled Ivey in 1910 and Ivy in the 1920 record.
Samuel was a farmer in both census records - he and wife Emma Carter were married around 1896, probably in Kentucky. There is a tradition in Eileen's family of Cherokee Indian blood from this family line. The places of birth seem to indicate at least a possibility. In 1910, Samuel was born in Kentucky with his father born in Tennessee and mother born in Kentucky. By 1920, Samuel was born in Arkansas with his father born in Florida and mother born in Alabama. Likewise, in 1910 Emma was born in Arkansas with her father born in the United States and mother born in Kentucky. By 1920, Emma was born in Alabama with her father born in Alabama and mother born in Tennessee.
Known children of Samuel and Emma E. (Carter) Ivey are as follows :
i. [________] b. bet. 1898-1910; d. before 1910 census
ii. [________] b. bet. 1898-1910; d. before 1910 census
iii. Rebecca E. Ivey b. ca. 1898 Kentucky
iv. Pearl Ivey b. ca. 1900 Kentucky
v. Bessie Lee Ivey b. July 8, 1900 McCracken Co., KY, m. Patrick Cummings m(2) Tom Bosley
vi. Freddie W. Ivey b. ca. 1904 Kentucky
vii. Samuel A. Ivey b. ca. 1906 Kentucky
viii. Charles Ivey b. ca. 1912 Arkansas
ix. Lucy Ivey b. ca. 1916 Arkansas
x. Boyd Ivey b. ca. 1919 Arkansas
xi. Anna Ivey b. ca. 1919 Arkansas
Samuel was a farmer in both census records - he and wife Emma Carter were married around 1896, probably in Kentucky. There is a tradition in Eileen's family of Cherokee Indian blood from this family line. The places of birth seem to indicate at least a possibility. In 1910, Samuel was born in Kentucky with his father born in Tennessee and mother born in Kentucky. By 1920, Samuel was born in Arkansas with his father born in Florida and mother born in Alabama. Likewise, in 1910 Emma was born in Arkansas with her father born in the United States and mother born in Kentucky. By 1920, Emma was born in Alabama with her father born in Alabama and mother born in Tennessee.
Known children of Samuel and Emma E. (Carter) Ivey are as follows :
i. [________] b. bet. 1898-1910; d. before 1910 census
ii. [________] b. bet. 1898-1910; d. before 1910 census
iii. Rebecca E. Ivey b. ca. 1898 Kentucky
iv. Pearl Ivey b. ca. 1900 Kentucky
v. Bessie Lee Ivey b. July 8, 1900 McCracken Co., KY, m. Patrick Cummings m(2) Tom Bosley
vi. Freddie W. Ivey b. ca. 1904 Kentucky
vii. Samuel A. Ivey b. ca. 1906 Kentucky
viii. Charles Ivey b. ca. 1912 Arkansas
ix. Lucy Ivey b. ca. 1916 Arkansas
x. Boyd Ivey b. ca. 1919 Arkansas
xi. Anna Ivey b. ca. 1919 Arkansas
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Harvey A. Huey Family - Fon Du Lac Co., WI, Noble Co., IN & Genesee Co., MI
Today I sourced the census data for the Harvey A. Huey family in the 1900-1920 census through three states - Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan. Harvey was a Free Will Baptist Minister, and was married to my paternal 2nd-great grandaunt Mary A. Metzner.
Harvey and Mary appear in the 1900 census in Fon Du Lac Co., WI, the 1910 census in Noble Co., IN, and in the 1920 census in Genesee Co., MI. They had no children; and in the 1900 census, Mary's mother, Catherine (Young) Metzner is living with the family.
In each census, they are renting their homes. As of yet, I do not know what happened to them after the 1920 census.
Harvey and Mary appear in the 1900 census in Fon Du Lac Co., WI, the 1910 census in Noble Co., IN, and in the 1920 census in Genesee Co., MI. They had no children; and in the 1900 census, Mary's mother, Catherine (Young) Metzner is living with the family.
In each census, they are renting their homes. As of yet, I do not know what happened to them after the 1920 census.
Susannah Hoover - Los Angeles Co., CA
Today I sourced the census record for Susannah (Pefley) Hoover in the 1920 census of Los Angeles County, CA. Susannah was living in the city of Pomona in the Maud LaRue household. She was listed as an 81 year old widow, mother of 2 children, with only 1 living.
As of yet, I do not know the relationship to Maud LaRue. Maud was aged 27, single, born in Kansas - her father born Kansas and mother born Indiana.
As of yet, I do not know the relationship to Maud LaRue. Maud was aged 27, single, born in Kansas - her father born Kansas and mother born Indiana.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
James Bennett (b. February 14, 1651/52)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 9th-great grandfather, James Bennett.
James was born February 14, 1651/52 in Tenterden, Kent, England, the son of Francis & Alice (________) Bennett. James married on February 18, 1674/75 in Northampton, MA to Mary Broughton, daughter of John and Hannah (Bascom) Broughton. Mary was born February 18, 1653/54 and died August 2, 1689 in Deerfield, Hampshire Co., MA. James died August 2, 1689 in Northfield, Hampshire Co., MA.
I do not know the date nor the ship by which they emigrated to America.
Known children of James and Mary (Broughton) Bennett are as follows :
i. Mary Bennett b. December 10. 1675 Northampton, MA., m. John Field
I descend from James and Mary (Broughton) Bennett through their daughter, Mary, as follows :
James Bennett and Mary Broughton
Mary Bennett and John Field
Bennett Field and Elizabeth Spofford
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
James was born February 14, 1651/52 in Tenterden, Kent, England, the son of Francis & Alice (________) Bennett. James married on February 18, 1674/75 in Northampton, MA to Mary Broughton, daughter of John and Hannah (Bascom) Broughton. Mary was born February 18, 1653/54 and died August 2, 1689 in Deerfield, Hampshire Co., MA. James died August 2, 1689 in Northfield, Hampshire Co., MA.
I do not know the date nor the ship by which they emigrated to America.
Known children of James and Mary (Broughton) Bennett are as follows :
i. Mary Bennett b. December 10. 1675 Northampton, MA., m. John Field
I descend from James and Mary (Broughton) Bennett through their daughter, Mary, as follows :
James Bennett and Mary Broughton
Mary Bennett and John Field
Bennett Field and Elizabeth Spofford
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Mary Keziah Chew (b. February 13, 1847)
Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal great-great grandmother, Mary Keziah Chew.
Mary was born February 13, 1847 in Mt. Holly, Burlington Co., NJ, the daughter of Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (Woolston) Chew. Mary married on October 2, 1864 in Versailles, Darke Co., OH, to Luman Walker Lemasters Jr., son of Luman Walker and Nancy (Young) Lemasters Sr. Luman was born October 19, 1842 in Shelby Co., OH., and died November 18, 1931 in Salamonia, Jay Co., IN. Mary died February 22, 1847 in Salamonia, Jay Co., IN. Both are buried in the Salomonia Cemetery.
Children of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (Chew) Lemasters are as follows:
i. Beulah Sarah LeMasters b. September 10, 1866 Jay Co., IN., d. July 16, 1940 m. Lynn Lumas Rockwell
ii. Luman Cooper LeMasters b. May 27, 1867 Jay Co., IN., d. February 10, 1933 Jay Co., IN., m. Barbara Isabelle Wehrly
iii. Philip D. LeMasters b. January 28, 1869 Darke Co., OH., d. May 1, 1869 Darke Co., OH
iv. William Clifford LeMasters b. September 1, 1871 Darke Co., OH., d. July 26, 1922 Colorado, m. Lella Edith Lewis
v. Mary Elsie LeMasters b. April 26, 1872 Darke Co., OH., d. June 5, 1942, m. Matthias J. Atkinson
vi. Bertha Fidelia LeMasters b. May 31, 1874 Darke Co., OH., d. March 16, 1922 Clay Co., IN., m. John Henry Yaeger
vii. Ord Otterbein LeMasters b. January 1, 1876 Jay Co., IN., d. September 19, 1937, m. Emma W.G. Garmhausen
viii. Edith Mabel LeMasters b. September 24, 1879 Jay Co., IN., d. July 29, 1949, m. Henry Meinholtz
ix. Una Maude LeMasters b. April 26, 1884 Jay Co., IN, m. Senator Winfield Phillips
x. Arthur Raymond LeMasters b. December 28, 1885 Jay Co., IN, d. December 16, 1971, m. Maude Gertrude McLaughlin
xi. Vernon Walker LeMasters b. December 4, 1888 Jay Co., IN., d. March 17, 1955, m. Helen Garmhausen.
I descend from Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (Chew) Lemasters through their son Luman.
Mary was born February 13, 1847 in Mt. Holly, Burlington Co., NJ, the daughter of Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (Woolston) Chew. Mary married on October 2, 1864 in Versailles, Darke Co., OH, to Luman Walker Lemasters Jr., son of Luman Walker and Nancy (Young) Lemasters Sr. Luman was born October 19, 1842 in Shelby Co., OH., and died November 18, 1931 in Salamonia, Jay Co., IN. Mary died February 22, 1847 in Salamonia, Jay Co., IN. Both are buried in the Salomonia Cemetery.
Children of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (Chew) Lemasters are as follows:
i. Beulah Sarah LeMasters b. September 10, 1866 Jay Co., IN., d. July 16, 1940 m. Lynn Lumas Rockwell
ii. Luman Cooper LeMasters b. May 27, 1867 Jay Co., IN., d. February 10, 1933 Jay Co., IN., m. Barbara Isabelle Wehrly
iii. Philip D. LeMasters b. January 28, 1869 Darke Co., OH., d. May 1, 1869 Darke Co., OH
iv. William Clifford LeMasters b. September 1, 1871 Darke Co., OH., d. July 26, 1922 Colorado, m. Lella Edith Lewis
v. Mary Elsie LeMasters b. April 26, 1872 Darke Co., OH., d. June 5, 1942, m. Matthias J. Atkinson
vi. Bertha Fidelia LeMasters b. May 31, 1874 Darke Co., OH., d. March 16, 1922 Clay Co., IN., m. John Henry Yaeger
vii. Ord Otterbein LeMasters b. January 1, 1876 Jay Co., IN., d. September 19, 1937, m. Emma W.G. Garmhausen
viii. Edith Mabel LeMasters b. September 24, 1879 Jay Co., IN., d. July 29, 1949, m. Henry Meinholtz
ix. Una Maude LeMasters b. April 26, 1884 Jay Co., IN, m. Senator Winfield Phillips
x. Arthur Raymond LeMasters b. December 28, 1885 Jay Co., IN, d. December 16, 1971, m. Maude Gertrude McLaughlin
xi. Vernon Walker LeMasters b. December 4, 1888 Jay Co., IN., d. March 17, 1955, m. Helen Garmhausen.
I descend from Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (Chew) Lemasters through their son Luman.
Monday, February 12, 2007
Sarah Kelley (b. February 12, 1640/41)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 10th-great grandmother, Sarah Kelley.
Sarah was born February 12, 1640/41 in Newbury, Essex Co., MA. Sarah married on April 15, 1659 in Rowley, Essex Co., MA. to Thomas Burpbee. Thomas was born September 3, 1639 and died June, 1701 in Rowley, Essex Co., MA. Sarah died December 25, 1713 in Rowley, Essex Co., MA.
Known children of Thomas and Sarah (Kelley) Burpbee are as follows:
i. Sarah Burpbee b. May 21,1660 Rowley, MA., d. November 18, 1729 Bradford, MA, m. Samuel Spofford.
I descend from Thomas and Sarah (Kelley) Burpbee through their daughter, Sarah, as follows :
Sarah Kelley and Thomas Burpbee
Sarah Burpbee and Samuel Spofford
Thomas Spofford and Bethiah Hazeltine
Elizabeth Spofford and Bennett Field
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Sarah was born February 12, 1640/41 in Newbury, Essex Co., MA. Sarah married on April 15, 1659 in Rowley, Essex Co., MA. to Thomas Burpbee. Thomas was born September 3, 1639 and died June, 1701 in Rowley, Essex Co., MA. Sarah died December 25, 1713 in Rowley, Essex Co., MA.
Known children of Thomas and Sarah (Kelley) Burpbee are as follows:
i. Sarah Burpbee b. May 21,1660 Rowley, MA., d. November 18, 1729 Bradford, MA, m. Samuel Spofford.
I descend from Thomas and Sarah (Kelley) Burpbee through their daughter, Sarah, as follows :
Sarah Kelley and Thomas Burpbee
Sarah Burpbee and Samuel Spofford
Thomas Spofford and Bethiah Hazeltine
Elizabeth Spofford and Bennett Field
Bethiah Field and Seth Pierce
Gordon Pierce and Thirsa Smalley
Francis S. Pierce and Rebecca Page
Edmund G. Pierce and Catherine Groenendyke
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Katherine Cooke (b. February 12, 1545/46)
Today's feature relative in my database is my paternal 11th-great grandmother, Katherine Cooke.
Katherine was born February 12, 1545/46 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England, the daughter of John and Alice (Carter) Cooke. Katherine married on October 12, 1567 in Westhorpe to John Clarke, son of John and Margaret (________) Clarke. John was born February 11, 1540/41 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England and died April 4, 1598 in Suffolk, England. Katherine died March 27, 1598 in Finningham, Suffolk, England.
Known children of John and Katherine (Cooke) Clarke are as follows :
i. John Clarke b. April 25, 1569 Westhorpe, d. bef. 1577 Westhorpe
ii. Rowland Clarke b. ca. 1570 Westhorpe, d. February 2, 1637/38 Dedham, MA, m. Mary Hobart
iii. Thomas Clarke b. November 1, 1570 Westhorpe, d. July 29, 1627 Westhorpe, m. Rose Kerrich
I descend from John and Katherine (Cooke) Clarke through their son, Thomas, as follows :
Katherine Cooke and John Clarke
Thomas Clarke and Rose Kerrich
Joseph Clarke and Margaret Turner
Joseph Clarke and Bethiah Hubbard
Judith Clarke and John Maxson
Bethia Maxson and John Maxson
Ephraim Maxson and Elisabeth Davis
Jesse Maxson and Sarah Sutton
Prudence Maxson and William P. Smith
Olive Jane Smith and William P. Wehrly
Barbara Isabelle Wehrly and Luman Cooper LeMasters (my great-grandparents)
Katherine was born February 12, 1545/46 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England, the daughter of John and Alice (Carter) Cooke. Katherine married on October 12, 1567 in Westhorpe to John Clarke, son of John and Margaret (________) Clarke. John was born February 11, 1540/41 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England and died April 4, 1598 in Suffolk, England. Katherine died March 27, 1598 in Finningham, Suffolk, England.
Known children of John and Katherine (Cooke) Clarke are as follows :
i. John Clarke b. April 25, 1569 Westhorpe, d. bef. 1577 Westhorpe
ii. Rowland Clarke b. ca. 1570 Westhorpe, d. February 2, 1637/38 Dedham, MA, m. Mary Hobart
iii. Thomas Clarke b. November 1, 1570 Westhorpe, d. July 29, 1627 Westhorpe, m. Rose Kerrich
I descend from John and Katherine (Cooke) Clarke through their son, Thomas, as follows :
Katherine Cooke and John Clarke
Thomas Clarke and Rose Kerrich
Joseph Clarke and Margaret Turner
Joseph Clarke and Bethiah Hubbard
Judith Clarke and John Maxson
Bethia Maxson and John Maxson
Ephraim Maxson and Elisabeth Davis
Jesse Maxson and Sarah Sutton
Prudence Maxson and William P. Smith
Olive Jane Smith and William P. Wehrly
Barbara Isabelle Wehrly and Luman Cooper LeMasters (my great-grandparents)
Sunday, February 11, 2007
John Clarke (b. February 11. 1540/41)
Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 11th-great grandfather, John Clarke.
John was born February 11, 1540/41 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England, the son of John and Margaret (________) Clarke. John married October 12, 1567 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England to Katherine Cooke, daughter of John and Alice (Carter) Cooke. Katherine was born February 12, 1545/46 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England and died March 27, 1598 in Finningham, Suffolk, England. John died April 4, 1598 in Suffolk, England.
Known children of John and Katherine (Cooke) Clarke are as follows :
i. John Clarke b. April 25, 1569 Westhorpe, d. bef. 1577 Westhorpe
ii. Rowland Clarke b. ca. 1570 England, d. February 2, 1637/38 Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, m. Mary Hobart
iii. Thomas Clarke b. November 1, 1570 Westhorpe, d. July 29, 1627 Westhorpe, m. Rose Kerrich
I descend from John and Katherine (Cooke) Clarke through their son, Thomas, as follows :
John Clarke and Katherine Cooke
Thomas Clarke and Rose Kerrich
Joseph Clarke and Margaret Turner
Joseph Clarke and Bethiah Hubbard
Judith Clarke and John Maxson
Bethiah Maxson and Joseph Maxson
Ephraim Maxson and Elisabeth Davis
Jesse Maxson and Sarah Sutton
Prudence Maxson and William P. Smith
Olive Jane Smith and William P. Wehrly
Barbara Isabelle Wehrly and Luman Cooper Lemasters (my great-grandparents)
John was born February 11, 1540/41 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England, the son of John and Margaret (________) Clarke. John married October 12, 1567 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England to Katherine Cooke, daughter of John and Alice (Carter) Cooke. Katherine was born February 12, 1545/46 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England and died March 27, 1598 in Finningham, Suffolk, England. John died April 4, 1598 in Suffolk, England.
Known children of John and Katherine (Cooke) Clarke are as follows :
i. John Clarke b. April 25, 1569 Westhorpe, d. bef. 1577 Westhorpe
ii. Rowland Clarke b. ca. 1570 England, d. February 2, 1637/38 Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, m. Mary Hobart
iii. Thomas Clarke b. November 1, 1570 Westhorpe, d. July 29, 1627 Westhorpe, m. Rose Kerrich
I descend from John and Katherine (Cooke) Clarke through their son, Thomas, as follows :
John Clarke and Katherine Cooke
Thomas Clarke and Rose Kerrich
Joseph Clarke and Margaret Turner
Joseph Clarke and Bethiah Hubbard
Judith Clarke and John Maxson
Bethiah Maxson and Joseph Maxson
Ephraim Maxson and Elisabeth Davis
Jesse Maxson and Sarah Sutton
Prudence Maxson and William P. Smith
Olive Jane Smith and William P. Wehrly
Barbara Isabelle Wehrly and Luman Cooper Lemasters (my great-grandparents)
Peter Hoover family - Wabash Co., IN
Today I sourced the family record of Peter Hoover in the 1860 census of LaGro Twp., Wabash Co., IN. Peter married Susannah Pefley, Eileen's maternal 2nd-great grandaunt.
Peter's occupation was listed as a laborer, and they had a Martin Kessler working the farm living with them from Würrtemberg. Wife Susannah was listed as 'Susan', and daughter Evangeline was listed as just 'Eva.'.
Peter HOOVER b. ca 1824 Virginia, d. after 1860 census, m. bef. 1851 Susannah PEFLEY, daughter of Solomon and Francis (ROOF) PEFLEY. Susannah b. September 16, 1828 Virginia, d. August 24, 1914 Pomona, CA.
Known children of Peter and Susannah (Pefley) Hoover are as follows :
i. Mary Ann Hoover b. ca. 1851 Indiana
ii. Evangeline Hoover b. ca. 1854 Indiana
Peter's occupation was listed as a laborer, and they had a Martin Kessler working the farm living with them from Würrtemberg. Wife Susannah was listed as 'Susan', and daughter Evangeline was listed as just 'Eva.'.
Peter HOOVER b. ca 1824 Virginia, d. after 1860 census, m. bef. 1851 Susannah PEFLEY, daughter of Solomon and Francis (ROOF) PEFLEY. Susannah b. September 16, 1828 Virginia, d. August 24, 1914 Pomona, CA.
Known children of Peter and Susannah (Pefley) Hoover are as follows :
i. Mary Ann Hoover b. ca. 1851 Indiana
ii. Evangeline Hoover b. ca. 1854 Indiana
Saturday, February 10, 2007
John Wright (b. February 10. 1726/27)
Today's featured relative is my maternal 7th-great grandfather, John Wright.
John was born February 10, 1726/27 in Freuchie, Falkland Parish, Fife, Scotland, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Henderson) Wright. John married February 15, 1753 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA to Hannah Fessenden, daughter of William and Martha (Brown) Fessenden. Hannah was born August 15, 1732 in Cambridge, MA and died December 9, 1800 in Cambridge, MA. John died in June of 1772 during a shipwreck off of the coast of Anamaboo, Ghana.
John is said to have served as a surgeon's mate during the French & Indian War. He was serving as a medical missionary when he died during the shipwreck. I am still searching for the details such as the ship's name, etc.
Known children of John and Hannah (Fessenden) Wright are as follows :
i. John Wright bap. April 13, 1755 Cambridge, MA, d. October 15, 1810 Brown Co., OH, m. Sarah Fleming
ii. Robert Wright bap. March 19, 1758 Cambridge, MA, d. bef. April 21, 1840 Brown Co., OH., m. Catherine Applegate
iii. Elizabeth Wright bap. March 22, 1761 Cambridge, MA., m. ________ Shield
iv. Hannah Wright bap. July 28, 1771 Cambridge, MA
v. Mary Wright bap. July 28, 1771 Cambridge, MA
I descend from John and Hannah (Fessenden) Wright through their son, John, as follows :
John Wright and Hannah Fessenden
John Wright and Sarah Fleming
George Wright and Elizabeth Robins
John Wright and Anna Wardlaw
Joseph W. Wright and Rebecca Ann Heaton
John William Wright and Ellen King
Virgil Lee Wright and Edna Muriel Pierce (my great-grandparents)
John was born February 10, 1726/27 in Freuchie, Falkland Parish, Fife, Scotland, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Henderson) Wright. John married February 15, 1753 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA to Hannah Fessenden, daughter of William and Martha (Brown) Fessenden. Hannah was born August 15, 1732 in Cambridge, MA and died December 9, 1800 in Cambridge, MA. John died in June of 1772 during a shipwreck off of the coast of Anamaboo, Ghana.
John is said to have served as a surgeon's mate during the French & Indian War. He was serving as a medical missionary when he died during the shipwreck. I am still searching for the details such as the ship's name, etc.
Known children of John and Hannah (Fessenden) Wright are as follows :
i. John Wright bap. April 13, 1755 Cambridge, MA, d. October 15, 1810 Brown Co., OH, m. Sarah Fleming
ii. Robert Wright bap. March 19, 1758 Cambridge, MA, d. bef. April 21, 1840 Brown Co., OH., m. Catherine Applegate
iii. Elizabeth Wright bap. March 22, 1761 Cambridge, MA., m. ________ Shield
iv. Hannah Wright bap. July 28, 1771 Cambridge, MA
v. Mary Wright bap. July 28, 1771 Cambridge, MA
I descend from John and Hannah (Fessenden) Wright through their son, John, as follows :
John Wright and Hannah Fessenden
John Wright and Sarah Fleming
George Wright and Elizabeth Robins
John Wright and Anna Wardlaw
Joseph W. Wright and Rebecca Ann Heaton
John William Wright and Ellen King
Virgil Lee Wright and Edna Muriel Pierce (my great-grandparents)
Friday, February 09, 2007
Solomon Hinshaw Family - Hamilton Co., IN
Today I sourced the data from the census records of the Solomon Hinshaw family in Washington Twp., Hamilton Co., IN. I have them in the 1870, 1900, 1910 and 1920 census. Solomon married my maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Elizabeth Beals, daughter of John T. and Mary (Davis) Beals.
Solomon was a farmer with North Carolina roots. In the 1900 census, daughter Rachel and her husband John Briles are living in the same household. I have not tracked down the children after that census. According to the census, there were 3 children born to Elizabeth & Solomon.
Solomon HINSHAW b. November 1841 North Carolina, d. after 1920 census; m. May 1, 1867 to Elizabeth J. BEALS, daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS. Elizabeth b. March 17, 1849 Westfield, Hamilton Co., IN., d. after 1920 census. Solomon died after 1920 census as well.
Solomon was a farmer with North Carolina roots. In the 1900 census, daughter Rachel and her husband John Briles are living in the same household. I have not tracked down the children after that census. According to the census, there were 3 children born to Elizabeth & Solomon.
Solomon HINSHAW b. November 1841 North Carolina, d. after 1920 census; m. May 1, 1867 to Elizabeth J. BEALS, daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS. Elizabeth b. March 17, 1849 Westfield, Hamilton Co., IN., d. after 1920 census. Solomon died after 1920 census as well.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Joel T. Hill Family - Hamilton & Boone Cos., IN
Today I sourced the data for the Joel Thornburgh Hill family found in the 1900 census of Hamilton Co., and the 1910 census of Boone Co., IN. Joel married my maternal 3rd-great grandaunt Sarah Beals.
Joel was a farmer by occupation, and lived in Washington Twp. in Hamilton Co. and Marion Twp. in Boone Co. The family moved a bit, as there children were listed as being born in Indiana, Kansas and Nebraska. Sarah was listed as the mother of 7 children, with only 4 living by the 1900 census. In the 1910 census, only son Ludovic was living with them.
Joel Thornburgh HILL b. July 6, 1850 Rush Co., IN., d. June 3, 1933 Noblesville, IN, m. August 10, 1872 Hamilton Co., IN to Sarah BEALS, dau. of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS. Sarah b. January 4, 1854 Westfield, IN., d. 1929 Indianapolis, IN.
Known children of Joel T. and Sarah (Beals) Hill are as follows :
i. William H. Hill b. October 1873 Indiana, d. after 1900 census
ii. George Hill b. January 1878 Indiana, d. after 1900 census
iii. Roland Hill b. July 1884 Nebraska, d. after 1900 census
iv. Lodovic Leonard Hill b. July 1890 Kansas, d. after 1910 census, m. Hazel Tomlinson
Joel was a farmer by occupation, and lived in Washington Twp. in Hamilton Co. and Marion Twp. in Boone Co. The family moved a bit, as there children were listed as being born in Indiana, Kansas and Nebraska. Sarah was listed as the mother of 7 children, with only 4 living by the 1900 census. In the 1910 census, only son Ludovic was living with them.
Joel Thornburgh HILL b. July 6, 1850 Rush Co., IN., d. June 3, 1933 Noblesville, IN, m. August 10, 1872 Hamilton Co., IN to Sarah BEALS, dau. of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS. Sarah b. January 4, 1854 Westfield, IN., d. 1929 Indianapolis, IN.
Known children of Joel T. and Sarah (Beals) Hill are as follows :
i. William H. Hill b. October 1873 Indiana, d. after 1900 census
ii. George Hill b. January 1878 Indiana, d. after 1900 census
iii. Roland Hill b. July 1884 Nebraska, d. after 1900 census
iv. Lodovic Leonard Hill b. July 1890 Kansas, d. after 1910 census, m. Hazel Tomlinson
John Allen (b. February 8, 1719/20)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 8th-great grandfather, John Allen.
John was born February 8, 1719/20 in London Grove, Chester Co., PA., the son of John and Amy (Cox) Allen. John married September 12, 1740 in London Grove to Phebe Scarlett. Phebe was born November 4, 1722 in Chester Co., PA and died 1815 in Orange Co., NC. John died October 1, 1754 in London Grove, Chester Co., PA.
This family were members of the Society of Friends (Quaker), and some dates may not have been properly recorded by me.
Known children of John and Phebe (Scarlett) Allen are as follows :
i. Hannah Allen b. 1741 Chester Co., PA, d. 1834 Randolph Co., NC., m. Nicholas Barker
ii. Amy Allen b. 1743 Chester Co., PA, m. Herman Husband
iii. Ann Allen b. 1746 Chester Co., PA., m. Amos Comer
iv. John Allen b. 1749 Chester Co., PA., d. 1826, m. Rachel Stout
v. Samuel Allen b. 1751 Chester Co., PA., d. 1834, m. Hannah Cox
vi. Thomas Allen b. 1754 Chester Co., PA., d. 1754 Chester Co., PA
vii. William Allen m. Hannah Cox
I descend from John and Phebe (Scarlett) Allen through their daughter, Hannah, as follows :
John Allen and Phebe Scarlett
Hannah Allen and Nicholas Barker
Abner Barker and Lydia Osborne
Mary Barker and John W. Davis
Mary Davis and John T. Beals
Nathan Thomas Beals and Elizabeth Caroline Poe
Pearl May Beals and Charles Wilson Lambertson
Clemon Beals Lambertson and June Kirk Davis (my great-grandparents)
John was born February 8, 1719/20 in London Grove, Chester Co., PA., the son of John and Amy (Cox) Allen. John married September 12, 1740 in London Grove to Phebe Scarlett. Phebe was born November 4, 1722 in Chester Co., PA and died 1815 in Orange Co., NC. John died October 1, 1754 in London Grove, Chester Co., PA.
This family were members of the Society of Friends (Quaker), and some dates may not have been properly recorded by me.
Known children of John and Phebe (Scarlett) Allen are as follows :
i. Hannah Allen b. 1741 Chester Co., PA, d. 1834 Randolph Co., NC., m. Nicholas Barker
ii. Amy Allen b. 1743 Chester Co., PA, m. Herman Husband
iii. Ann Allen b. 1746 Chester Co., PA., m. Amos Comer
iv. John Allen b. 1749 Chester Co., PA., d. 1826, m. Rachel Stout
v. Samuel Allen b. 1751 Chester Co., PA., d. 1834, m. Hannah Cox
vi. Thomas Allen b. 1754 Chester Co., PA., d. 1754 Chester Co., PA
vii. William Allen m. Hannah Cox
I descend from John and Phebe (Scarlett) Allen through their daughter, Hannah, as follows :
John Allen and Phebe Scarlett
Hannah Allen and Nicholas Barker
Abner Barker and Lydia Osborne
Mary Barker and John W. Davis
Mary Davis and John T. Beals
Nathan Thomas Beals and Elizabeth Caroline Poe
Pearl May Beals and Charles Wilson Lambertson
Clemon Beals Lambertson and June Kirk Davis (my great-grandparents)
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