James McMillen household - Marshall Co., IN

The James McMILLEN household was enumerated in the 1850 census of Marshall Co., IN. James was my wife's maternal third great grandfather.

James was listed as 39 year old farmer, born in New York, with a real estate value of $500. His wife, Julia, was also 39 years old, but was born in Ireland. Their children were listed as being born in three different states. Millan, aged 10, James, aged 8, and William H., aged 6 were all born in Ohio. Richard, aged 3, was born in Michigan; and daughter Catherine, aged 1 was born in Indiana.

James McMILLEN b. ca. 1811 New York, d. after 1880 census, m. before 1840 to Julia ________. Julia b. ca. 1811 Ireland, d. after 1880 census.

Known children of James and Julia (_________) McMILLEN :
i. Millan McMILLEN b. ca. 1840 Ohio
ii. James McMILLEN b. ca. 1842 Ohio
iii. William H. McMILLEN b. ca. 1844 Ohio
iv. Richard McMILLEN b. ca. 1847 Michigan
v. Catherine McMILLEN b. ca. 1849 Indiana, m. George PEOPLES

Basil McDermitt household - Madison Co., IN

The Basil McDERMITT household was enumerated in the 1930 census of Monroe Twp., Madison Co., IN under the surname McDERMOTT. Basil was married to Helen WRIGHT, daughter of James and Clara (HICKS) WRIGHT, and my 1st cousin three times removed. They also were my neighbors when I was growing up, and I remember them fondly. Their house was right across from ours, which in the 1930 census was where my great-grandfather, Virgil Wright was residing.

Basil was a 27 year old farmer who was renting his home. Helen was a housewife, aged 21 years old. Both had been born in Indiana, as were their parents. They had apparently been married for 5 years, as Helen was 16 when she was married. Living with them was their son, Basil Jr., aged 4 years and 8 months old.

Basil O. McDERMITT b. ca. 1903 Boone Twp., Madison Co., IN., d. August 21, 1987 Anderson, Madison Co., IN., m. ca. 1925 to Helen WRIGHT, daughter of James and Clara (HICKS) WRIGHT. Helen b. May 21, 1908 Alexandria, Madison Co., IN., d. March 18, 1995 Anderson, Madison Co., IN. Both are buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Alexandria.

John Lyst household - Madison Co., IN

The John LYST household was enumerated in the 1860 and 1880 census of Pipecreek Twp., Madison Co., IN. John was my maternal 3rd great-granduncle, married to Sarah Wilson LAMBERTSON. I have not yet searched for this family in the 1870 census.

John was listed in 1860 as being a farmer, aged 30, born in Indiana, living next door to his father, John LYST Sr. His personal estate was valued at $250. His wife, Sarah, was listed as age 24, born in Indiana. Their children listed were Millard, aged 4; Francis, aged 3; and Mary, aged 10 months.

In the 1880 census, the family was living in the village of Elwood, and John's occupation was listed as a brick mason. He had been unemployed for 4 months during the census year. His father was listed as being born in New Jersey and his mother in Pennsylvania. Sarah was listed as aged 43, born in New Jersey with both parents being born in New Jersey as well. Their children listed were Francis D., aged 23 born Ohio; Samuel, aged 18 born Indiana; Jane, aged 16 born Indiana; John, aged 8 born Indiana; and Charley, aged 5 born in Indiana. Francis' occupation was listed as an engineer.

John LYST b. February 14, 1831 Fayette Co., OH (IN?), d. Madison Co., IN., m. February 22, 1855 Butler Co., OH to Sarah Wilson LAMBERTSON, daughter of John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON. Sarah b. December 1, 1835 Warren Co., NJ., d. 1881 Madison Co., IN. Both are buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, IN.
Known children :
i. Millard LYST b. ca. 1856 Indiana, m. Hettie _________
ii. Francis D. LYST b. ca 1857 Indiana
iii. Mary LYST b. ca. 1859 Indiana
iv. Samuel C. LYST b. ca. 1862 Indiana
v. Jane LYST b. ca. 1864 Indiana
vi. John H. LYST b. ca. 1872 Indiana
vii. Charles LYST b. ca. 1875 Indiana
viii. Lennie LYST
ix. Mildred LYST
x. Delbert LYST