My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Anne HAINES, was born on this date in 1769 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Anne was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES. Anne died February 23, 1854 in Burlington County, New Jersey and is buried at the Friends Burial Ground in Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Jeremiah HAINES, was born on this date in 1771 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Jeremiah was the sister to Anne HAINES, above. I do not have any further information on him, and he may have died young.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Abraham B. JACOBS, married Harriette RIFE on this date in 1857 in Wayne County, Ohio. Abraham was the son of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my Susan JACOBS. Abraham was born June 22, 1834 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. I do not know when or where Harriett was born. Abraham died May 30, 1903.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Anna PHILBRICK, married Ebenezer SHAW on this date in 1738. Anna was the daughter of Thomas and Abigail (________) PHILBRICK, and the younger sister of my John PHILBRICK. They had at least 3 children, but I do not know anything else about their family. More research definitely needed.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Obituary: Mary Jane (Sherrick) (Haley) Kimble (1844-1916)
Source: The Commercial Review, Portland, Indiana, January 15, 1916, page 1.
MRS. KIMBALL DIED SATURDAY
DEATH OCCURRED AT HER HOME IN NOBLE TOWNSHIP FOLLOWING ILLNESS
PAST 72 YEARS OF AGE
Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday Morning At The Mt. Zion Church
Mrs. Mary Haley Kimball, wife of Robert Kimball, died at her home in Noble township, Saturday morning, after a lingering illness. She was born in Ashland County, Ohio, January 13, 1844, having passed her 72nd birthday anniversary Friday. Her husband and the following children survive her: A.F. Haley, Rosston, Ohio; Eli Haley, Nina, wife of George Zorn, both of Noble township; Carrie, wife of Arthur Graves, of Midland, Mich.; Rev. E.D. Haley, of Celina, Ohio, Oral wife of Frank Bittikoffer, Bradford, Ohio. Her step-children are: Minnie wife of William Wells , of Ft. Recovery, Alberta and Wesley Kimball of Noble township. Three sisters and two brothers also remain.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at Mt. Zion church, Rev. Kauffman and Rev. Baumgartner officiating. Burial will be made in Mt. Zion cemetery.
Comment: The correct spelling of the surname is KIMBLE, as evidence by her marriage license and other records. Mary Jane SHERRICK was my paternal 2nd-great grandmother. Her first husband, George Washington HALEY, passed away in 1892 and she remarried in 1897 to Robert E. KIMBLE. This obituary gives some new data for me, including places of residence of her children during this time period.
MRS. KIMBALL DIED SATURDAY
DEATH OCCURRED AT HER HOME IN NOBLE TOWNSHIP FOLLOWING ILLNESS
PAST 72 YEARS OF AGE
Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday Morning At The Mt. Zion Church
Mrs. Mary Haley Kimball, wife of Robert Kimball, died at her home in Noble township, Saturday morning, after a lingering illness. She was born in Ashland County, Ohio, January 13, 1844, having passed her 72nd birthday anniversary Friday. Her husband and the following children survive her: A.F. Haley, Rosston, Ohio; Eli Haley, Nina, wife of George Zorn, both of Noble township; Carrie, wife of Arthur Graves, of Midland, Mich.; Rev. E.D. Haley, of Celina, Ohio, Oral wife of Frank Bittikoffer, Bradford, Ohio. Her step-children are: Minnie wife of William Wells , of Ft. Recovery, Alberta and Wesley Kimball of Noble township. Three sisters and two brothers also remain.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at Mt. Zion church, Rev. Kauffman and Rev. Baumgartner officiating. Burial will be made in Mt. Zion cemetery.
Comment: The correct spelling of the surname is KIMBLE, as evidence by her marriage license and other records. Mary Jane SHERRICK was my paternal 2nd-great grandmother. Her first husband, George Washington HALEY, passed away in 1892 and she remarried in 1897 to Robert E. KIMBLE. This obituary gives some new data for me, including places of residence of her children during this time period.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Family Milestones: November 18th
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Rebecca JACOBS, married William HIGBEE on this date in 1812 in Adams County, Ohio. Rebecca was the daughter of William and Sibell (LITTELL) JACOBS, and the younger sister of my James Thomas JACOBS. Rebecca was born December 7, 1793 in Virginia. I do not have any further information on William HIGBEE. Rebecca died 1873 in Brown County, Ohio.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Samuel HEATON, was born on this date in 1711 in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Samuel was the son of Samuel and Susan (HAWES) HEATON, and the older brother of my John HEATON. Samuel was married twice, his first wife's name is unknown, the second was Abby TUTTLE. Samuel died on September 26, 1777 in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Samuel HEATON, was born on this date in 1711 in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Samuel was the son of Samuel and Susan (HAWES) HEATON, and the older brother of my John HEATON. Samuel was married twice, his first wife's name is unknown, the second was Abby TUTTLE. Samuel died on September 26, 1777 in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
Marriage: Robert E. Kimble to Mary Jane (Sherrick) Haley
.From my visit to the Jay County Indiana Clerk's office, I was able to obtain this copy of the marriage record of Robert E. KIMBLE to my paternal 2nd-great grandmother, Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY. Their marriage occurred May 8, 1897 in Jay County.
Robert was born in August 1841 in Ohio, of unknown parentage. Mary was born January 13, 1844 in Ashland County, Ohio, the daughter of David and Susan (JACOBS) SHERRICK. Her first husband, George Washington HALEY, had died December 16, 1892.
Interesting notation on the record written in pencil is the phrase "Don't Pub.", which I assume meant not to publish in the local newspaper.
Mary died January 15, 1916 in Jay County and is buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. I do not yet know when and where Robert died.
(Not so) Wordless Wednesday: Haley-Kimble homes
Sometimes you wonder why certain photographs were taken by the family, or better yet, why they were saved. The back of this photograph states "Grandpa & Grandma Haley's house". However, I don't know which Haley this would be - could it be the home of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (METZNER) HALEY; or the home of his parents, George Washington & Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY. The photograph is undated, but appears to have been taken in the 1960s.
The back of the photo above states "Grandma (Haley) Kimble's home" and is in a different handwriting than the other one. This one is dated October 1960. Obviously, at this time the home had fallen into major disrepair. Grandma (Haley) Kimble was Mary Jane (SHERRICK) (HALEY) KIMBLE, my paternal great-great grandmother. She had remarried to Robert KIMBLE after the death of my great-great grandfather, George Washington HALEY.
Both of these photos were taken in Jay County, Indiana and were part of a collection that my father inherited from his mother, Ruth (HALEY) LeMASTER.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
My Kreativ Blogger Awards
I just want to say thank you to two of my fellow Geneabloggers, Thomas MacEntee of Destination Austin Family and Hummer of Branching Out Through the Ye for their gift of the Kreativ Blogger award recently. It is nice to receive the encouragement and compliments of my fellow geneabloggers. If you haven't already, you should really check out their blogs and add them to your daily reading.As part of the challenge of the award, I must reveal seven things about myself that I have not previously revealed either in a blog post or on Twitter. Here goes:
- In high school, I was a co-captain of the wrestling team. Though not a great wrestler, I did really enjoy the sport, and wish I was still in as good of shape as I was back then.
- I really enjoy living history events, and if I could afford it and had the time, would be a Civil War re-enactor.
- Though I've been to Europe, I would really love to visit England.
- Genealogy is in my blood, my maternal 4th-great grandfather, John Beals, authored the "Chronology of the Beals family", which started me on a quest for my roots.
- I would love to travel to New England and also see the Rockies.
- Majored in political science and minored in German and history at college, ended up in finance - go figure!
- I would love to retire to a warmer climate, perhaps the Carolinas or Tennessee.
Tag! You're it!
Family Milestones: November 17th
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Catherine JACOBS, married Josiah Jeremiah KANAGY, on this date in 1836 in Wayne County, Ohio. Catherine was the daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the older sister of my Susan JACOBS. Catherine was born January 13, 1818 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania. She died March 19, 1892, according to unsourced data in my file.
My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Piety MAXSON, married Jonathan DAVIS on this date in 1796. Piety was the daughter of Ephraim and Elisabeth (DAVIS) MAXSON, and the younger sister to my Jesse MAXSON. I do not know how Jonathan DAVIS is related to the other Davis family lines. Need to go back and locate my sources for this data and revise.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Cornelius ANTONIDES, was born on this date in 1763. Cornelius was the son of Pieter and Catherine (VANDERVEER) ANTONIDES, and the older brother of my Joannah ANTONIDES. Cornelius married Marie VAN SICKLEN and had at least 4 children. Cornelius died on August 8, 1832.
My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Piety MAXSON, married Jonathan DAVIS on this date in 1796. Piety was the daughter of Ephraim and Elisabeth (DAVIS) MAXSON, and the younger sister to my Jesse MAXSON. I do not know how Jonathan DAVIS is related to the other Davis family lines. Need to go back and locate my sources for this data and revise.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Cornelius ANTONIDES, was born on this date in 1763. Cornelius was the son of Pieter and Catherine (VANDERVEER) ANTONIDES, and the older brother of my Joannah ANTONIDES. Cornelius married Marie VAN SICKLEN and had at least 4 children. Cornelius died on August 8, 1832.
Tombstone Tuesday: George J. and Rachel H. (Gary) Haley
My paternal 3rd-great grandparents, George J. and Rachel H. (GARY) HALEY, are buried in the Scotts Cemetery, Huron, Erie County, Ohio. FindAGrave volunteer Karen Breslin took this photograph for me.
George J. was born December 14, 1814 in Caton Basel, Switzerland. He emigrated with his parents to the United States when a young boy and the family settled in Fairfield County, Ohio.
Rachel H. was born March 25, 1816 in Fairfield County, Ohio of unknown parents. Her father was supposedly of Irish heritage.
George and Rachel were married on January 1, 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio. George was a minister of the Evangelical Association, and the family lived variously in Fairfield, Marion, Morrow and Erie Cos., Ohio.
George died on February 27, 1888 in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio. Rachel followed him on November 25, 1897 in Erie County, Ohio.
Children of Rev. George J. and Rachel H. (Gary) Haley are:
- Barbara Helen HALEY (1835-1908); married Christian EASTERDAY
- William W. HALEY (1838-aft1910); married Jane E. OWEN; 5 children
- George Washington HALEY (1840-1892); married Mary Jane SHERRICK; 7 children
- Susanna HALEY (c1843- ); married Alfred HALDERMAN; 2 children
- Sarah C. HALEY (1845-1926); married August GEGENHEIMER; 10 children
- Mary Elizabeth HALEY (c1849- )
- Hannah A. HALEY (c1853- )
- John Jacob HALEY (1855-1927); married Barbara E. ________; 6 children
- Benjamin H. HALEY (1858-1939); married Louisa HUTTENBOCKER; 5 children
- Franklin Andrew HALEY (1861-1942); married Anna KUHL; 4 children
Monday, November 16, 2009
Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley (1868-1955)
Cora Belle (METZNER) HALEY was my paternal great-grandmother. The METZNER surname has Germanic origins.
The following facts about Cora's life are known:
Ahnentafel # 22: John Adam METZNER (1840-1895); Licking Co., OH>Jay Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 44: John METZNER (1805-1888); Saxony>Jay Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 88: Jasper METZNER (c1780-1838); Saxony>at sea
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The following facts about Cora's life are known:
- Birth: She was born August 21, 1868 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of John Adam and Clara (MOULTON) METZNER.
- Marriage: She married Eli Weldon HALEY on July 21, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana.
- Census: 1900 - she appears in the Eli W. HALEY household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.
- Census: 1910 - she appears in the Eli W. HALEY household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.
- Census: 1920 - she appears in the Eli W. HALEY household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.
- Death: She died April 28, 1955 in Jay County, Indiana.
- Burial: She is buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Jay County, Indiana.
- Birth: Need to find contemporary sources that help to verify her exact date of birth
- Census: Need to locate her in the 1870 census, should be in the household of John Adam METZNER in Wayne Township, Jay County, Indiana
- Census: Need to locate her in the 1880 census, should be in the household of John Adam METZNER in Wayne Township, Jay County, Indiana.
- Census: Need to locate her in the 1930 census, should be in the Eli W. HALEY household
- Death: Need to obtain a copy of her death certificate from the Jay County Health Department
Ahnentafel # 22: John Adam METZNER (1840-1895); Licking Co., OH>Jay Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 44: John METZNER (1805-1888); Saxony>Jay Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 88: Jasper METZNER (c1780-1838); Saxony>at sea
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Family Milestones: November 16
My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Charlotte SWAFFORD, married on this date in 1845 to William WILLIAMS in Monroe County, Indiana. Charlotte was born circa 1827 in Tennessee, the daugther of Larkin and Nancy (________) SWAFFORD, and the older sister to my Peter Kirkpatrick SWAFFORD. William was born circa 1824 in Kentucky. They lived in Bean Blossom Township, Monroe County, Indiana, at least through 1870 census and had at least 4 children. Need to follow up on where they both died and are buried.
My maternal 3rd-great grandmother, Clara E. COOK, was born on this date in 1848 in Ohio, probably Butler County. Her death certificate lists her as the daughter of William and ________ (HIRHARGER) COOK. She married Carey W. LAMBERTSON on October 1, 1869 in Butler County, Ohio. Carey was born April 29, 1847 in Butler County, Ohio, the son of John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON. Clara and Carey lived in Butler County, Ohio, Hamilton County, Indiana and Madison County, Indiana. Clara died January 23, 1943 in Atlanta, Hamilton County, Indiana and is buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Martha PIERCE, was born on this date in 1868 in Richland Township, Madison County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Edmund G. and Catherine (GROENENDYKE) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my William Francis PIERCE. The Pierce Genealogy lists her birthdate as November 6th. Martha married John M. JOHNSON on August 4, 1869 in Madison County, Indiana. Martha died February 29, 1932 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great grandmother, Clara E. COOK, was born on this date in 1848 in Ohio, probably Butler County. Her death certificate lists her as the daughter of William and ________ (HIRHARGER) COOK. She married Carey W. LAMBERTSON on October 1, 1869 in Butler County, Ohio. Carey was born April 29, 1847 in Butler County, Ohio, the son of John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON. Clara and Carey lived in Butler County, Ohio, Hamilton County, Indiana and Madison County, Indiana. Clara died January 23, 1943 in Atlanta, Hamilton County, Indiana and is buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Martha PIERCE, was born on this date in 1868 in Richland Township, Madison County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Edmund G. and Catherine (GROENENDYKE) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my William Francis PIERCE. The Pierce Genealogy lists her birthdate as November 6th. Martha married John M. JOHNSON on August 4, 1869 in Madison County, Indiana. Martha died February 29, 1932 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
Marriage: Eli W. Haley to Cora B. Metzner
From my visit to the Jay County Clerk's office, I was able to obtain this marriage record of my maternal great-grandparents, Eli Weldon HALEY and Cora Belle METZNER. Their marriage occurred July 21, 1888.
Eli was born March 24, 1866 in Erie County, Ohio, the son of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY. Cora was born August 21, 1868 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of John Adam and Clara (MOULTON) METZNER.
Together they had seven children, only five of whom survived into adulthood. They resided in Noble Township and were members of the Mt. Zion church.
Eli died June 14, 1957 in Jay County, Indiana and Cora died April 28, 1955. Both are buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Jay County.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Family Milestones: November 15th
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Rebecca NESBIT, married Aaron LEWIS on this date in 1815 in Harrison County, Kentucky. Rebecca was the daughter of Samuel and Mary (BERRY) NESBIT, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth NESBIT. Rebecca was born 1801 in Kentucky and died in 1824. I have no other information on her family or that of her husband at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great grandmother, Mary Ellen (SWAFFORD) DAVIS, married Robert Farrell GILLILAND on this date in 1884 in Monroe County, Indiana. She had divorced my 3rd-great grandfather, James Austin DAVIS. Mary was born August 30, 1854 in Monroe County, Indiana, the daughter of Peter Kirkpatrick and Mary Ann (CROCKETT) SWAFFORD. Robert was born November 27, 1849 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, the son of William John and Margaret Ann (WILSON) GILLILAND. He had been previously married to Sarah KELLAR. Robert died August 4, 1916 in Whitehall, Monroe County, Indiana. Mary died January 28, 1932 near Dolan, Monroe County, Indiana.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Wesley T. METZNER, married Mary Emma ROSER on this date in 1885 in Jay County, Indiana. Wesley was born November 9, 1855 in Jay County, Indiana, the son of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger brother of my John Adam METZNER. Mary Emma was born March 1863 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Evan and Catherine (SPRECHER) ROSER. They lived in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great grandmother, Mary Ellen (SWAFFORD) DAVIS, married Robert Farrell GILLILAND on this date in 1884 in Monroe County, Indiana. She had divorced my 3rd-great grandfather, James Austin DAVIS. Mary was born August 30, 1854 in Monroe County, Indiana, the daughter of Peter Kirkpatrick and Mary Ann (CROCKETT) SWAFFORD. Robert was born November 27, 1849 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, the son of William John and Margaret Ann (WILSON) GILLILAND. He had been previously married to Sarah KELLAR. Robert died August 4, 1916 in Whitehall, Monroe County, Indiana. Mary died January 28, 1932 near Dolan, Monroe County, Indiana.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Wesley T. METZNER, married Mary Emma ROSER on this date in 1885 in Jay County, Indiana. Wesley was born November 9, 1855 in Jay County, Indiana, the son of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger brother of my John Adam METZNER. Mary Emma was born March 1863 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Evan and Catherine (SPRECHER) ROSER. They lived in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.
Eli Weldon Haley (1866-1957)
Eli Weldon HALEY was my paternal great-grandfather. The HALEY family has Swiss origins, though I've not discovered the original spelling of the surname.
The following facts about Eli's life are known:
Ahnentafel # 20: George Washington HALEY (1840-1892); Hardin Co., OH>Jay Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 40: George J. HALEY (1814-1888); Basel, Switzerland>Erie Co., OH
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The following facts about Eli's life are known:
- Birth: He was born March 24, 1866 in Erie County, Ohio, the son of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY.
- Marriage: He married Cora Belle METZNER on July 21, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana.
- Census: 1900 - he appears as the head of household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana. His occupation was listed as farmer.
- Census: 1910 - he appears as the head of household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana. His occupation was listed as farmer.
- Census: 1920 - he appears as the head of household in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana. His occupation was listed as farmer.
- Death: He died June 14, 1957 in Jay County, Indiana.
- Burial: He is buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Jay County, Indiana.
- Birth: The 1900 census states his birth was March 1866, but I need to find other contemporary sources that can collaborate the exact date of March 24.
- Census: Need to document him in the 1870 census, could be in Ohio or Jay County, Indiana with his parents.
- Census: Need to document him in the 1880 census, should be listed with his father, probably in Jay County, Indiana.
- Census: Need to document him in the 1930 census, should be listed in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.
- Death: Need to obtain a copy of his death certificate from the Jay County Health Department
Ahnentafel # 20: George Washington HALEY (1840-1892); Hardin Co., OH>Jay Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 40: George J. HALEY (1814-1888); Basel, Switzerland>Erie Co., OH
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Jay County Journal - November 2009
Received my copy of the November 2009 Jay County Journal on Friday, just now getting around to taking a look at it. I joined the Jay County Historical Society on my recent research trip to their museum. If you have roots in Jay County (the only Jay County in the world!), it would be well worth your time to stop by the museum.
The society seems to be quite active, just holding their Annual Dinner meeting with 90 in attendance. It looks like I missed an interesting presentation, as William Fentress, a member of the 36th Indiana Regiment during the Civil War shared his experiences in the Union Army. William was portrayed by Kevin Stonerock. I always enjoy living history displays and events.
One interesting note about the society mentioned in the newsletter is that membership has grown from about 620 a year ago to over 845. As the newsletter states, this is due in large part to their merger with the Jay County Genealogy Society. The merger between the two societies has been completed, eliminating a duplication of records and uniting two groups with similar goals.
The society has published two books during the year. Through My Camera Lens, a tribute to Jay County photographer, Frank Kenyon, and When There Were 8, which honors the former high schools of the county.
Articles in the newsletter include a focus on the ongoing Memories of Redkey project, a biography of pioneer midwife Mariah (Bowersock) Mendenhall, and an article on how to research your Jay County Civil War ancestors.
The society seems to be quite active, just holding their Annual Dinner meeting with 90 in attendance. It looks like I missed an interesting presentation, as William Fentress, a member of the 36th Indiana Regiment during the Civil War shared his experiences in the Union Army. William was portrayed by Kevin Stonerock. I always enjoy living history displays and events.
One interesting note about the society mentioned in the newsletter is that membership has grown from about 620 a year ago to over 845. As the newsletter states, this is due in large part to their merger with the Jay County Genealogy Society. The merger between the two societies has been completed, eliminating a duplication of records and uniting two groups with similar goals.
The society has published two books during the year. Through My Camera Lens, a tribute to Jay County photographer, Frank Kenyon, and When There Were 8, which honors the former high schools of the county.
Articles in the newsletter include a focus on the ongoing Memories of Redkey project, a biography of pioneer midwife Mariah (Bowersock) Mendenhall, and an article on how to research your Jay County Civil War ancestors.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Family Milestones: November 14th
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, George BYERS, was born on this date in 1783 in York County, Pennsylvania. George was the son of Charles and Elizabeth (________) BYERS, and the younger brother of my Abraham BYERS. George married circa 1812 to Elizabeth ________. He died August 28, 1866 in Franklin Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
Saturday Night Genealogy Fun: A Nice Thing
Randy Seaver over at Genea-Musings host Saturday Night Genealogy Fun, a blogging topic each week and he invites everyone to play along. Tonight's topic was "A Nice Thing" and our question is: "What is the nicest thing a genealogist did for you, or to you, in the last week or so?"
The genealogy community is made up of so many skilled researchers with different backgrounds, but they always seem ready to lend a hand. There have been so many good things happening with my research lately, but here are just a few:
1. My new found cousin at the Jay County Health Department not only offered to send me a write up of a family genealogy that her mother had, she also made several phone calls to help me locate information about the death location of my great-grandmother. Because of that, I now have paperwork in hand to request her death certificate.
2. Several fellow genealogists on Twitter have offered encouragement and compliments through RT or ##ff - including @geneabloggers, @toniasroots, @familystories, @baysideresearch, @tapgenie, @kidmiff, @matfam42, @footnotemaven - hope I didn't forget anyone!
3. I've made a connection through Ancestry.com with a distant cousin who has offered to share research on the JACOBS and HEATON families in Ohio.
Genealogists are some of the nicest people and I appreciate all of their help.
The genealogy community is made up of so many skilled researchers with different backgrounds, but they always seem ready to lend a hand. There have been so many good things happening with my research lately, but here are just a few:
1. My new found cousin at the Jay County Health Department not only offered to send me a write up of a family genealogy that her mother had, she also made several phone calls to help me locate information about the death location of my great-grandmother. Because of that, I now have paperwork in hand to request her death certificate.
2. Several fellow genealogists on Twitter have offered encouragement and compliments through RT or ##ff - including @geneabloggers, @toniasroots, @familystories, @baysideresearch, @tapgenie, @kidmiff, @matfam42, @footnotemaven - hope I didn't forget anyone!
3. I've made a connection through Ancestry.com with a distant cousin who has offered to share research on the JACOBS and HEATON families in Ohio.
Genealogists are some of the nicest people and I appreciate all of their help.
Surname Saturday: Miguet
The MIGUET family is Corinne's maternal line. The surname is of French origin, with Corinne's 4th-great grandfather coming from Lesoul, Houtsone, France.
Stories and History:
Ahnentafel # 240: John Peter MIGUET (c1797-1880). John was born c1797 France, died March 10, 1880 in Buchanan County, Iowa. His wife was Frances (______) (1799-1888). According to son's obituary, immigrated in November 1847 and settled in Dubuque. Buried in Fontana Cemetery, Hazelton, Buchanan County, Iowa. Had at least 2 sons.
Ahnentafel # 120: Claud Francis "Frank" MIGUET (1831-1920). Frank was born April 2, 1831 in Lesoul, Houtsone, France. His wife was Eliza NETCOTT (c1834-1891). Farmed in Superior and Hazelton Townships of Buchanan County, Iowa. Frank died August 20, 1920 in Hazelton and is buried in the Fontana Cemetery. Had 1 son.
Ahnentafel # 60: Henry MIGUET (1858-1944). Henry was born November 1858 in Iowa. His wife was Katherine JARRETT (1865-1952). Henry died January 11, 1944 and is buried in Fontana Cemetery. Had 2 children.
Ahnentafel # 30: Frank Field MIGUET (1885-1954). Frank was born November 1885 in Iowa. His wife was Amelia Matilda SAUER (1890-1974). Frank died January 28, 1954 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana and is buried in the Johann Lutheran Cemetery in Evansville. Had 2 children.
Ahnentafel # 15: Miriam Ruth MIGUET (1922-2004). Miriam was born July 1, 1922 in Hazelton, Buchanan County, Iowa. Her husband was Edward Ferdinand WILDT (1918-1985). Miriam died December 18, 2004 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Had 9 children.
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Stories and History:
Ahnentafel # 240: John Peter MIGUET (c1797-1880). John was born c1797 France, died March 10, 1880 in Buchanan County, Iowa. His wife was Frances (______) (1799-1888). According to son's obituary, immigrated in November 1847 and settled in Dubuque. Buried in Fontana Cemetery, Hazelton, Buchanan County, Iowa. Had at least 2 sons.
Ahnentafel # 120: Claud Francis "Frank" MIGUET (1831-1920). Frank was born April 2, 1831 in Lesoul, Houtsone, France. His wife was Eliza NETCOTT (c1834-1891). Farmed in Superior and Hazelton Townships of Buchanan County, Iowa. Frank died August 20, 1920 in Hazelton and is buried in the Fontana Cemetery. Had 1 son.
Ahnentafel # 60: Henry MIGUET (1858-1944). Henry was born November 1858 in Iowa. His wife was Katherine JARRETT (1865-1952). Henry died January 11, 1944 and is buried in Fontana Cemetery. Had 2 children.
Ahnentafel # 30: Frank Field MIGUET (1885-1954). Frank was born November 1885 in Iowa. His wife was Amelia Matilda SAUER (1890-1974). Frank died January 28, 1954 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana and is buried in the Johann Lutheran Cemetery in Evansville. Had 2 children.
Ahnentafel # 15: Miriam Ruth MIGUET (1922-2004). Miriam was born July 1, 1922 in Hazelton, Buchanan County, Iowa. Her husband was Edward Ferdinand WILDT (1918-1985). Miriam died December 18, 2004 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Had 9 children.
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Family Milestones: November 13th
My paternal great-great grandparents, John Adam METZNER and Clara MOULTON were married on this date in 1864 in Jay County, Indiana. Adam was born August 23, 1840 in Licking County, Ohio, the son of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER. Clara was born September 1843 in Licking County, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Emeline (PHILBRICK) MOULTON. They lived out their lives in Wayne Township, Jay County, Indiana where Adam was a farmer. Adam was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in Company G, 40th Ohio Infantry and later in the 51st Ohio Infantry. Adam died December 4, 1895 in Westchester, Jay County, Indiana and Clara died July 2, 1899 in Westchester, Jay County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Catherine HECK, married John BYARS on this date in 1801 in Bracken County, Kentucky. Catherine was the daughter of Daniel and Catherine (________) HECK, and the older sister to my Godfrey HECK. Catherine was born circa 1779 in Maryland. I have not located much on this family, but do know that they had at least 2 children.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Phebe Jane LEMASTERS, married William R. WILSON on this date in 1873 in Jay County, Indiana. Phebe Jane was the daughter of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS, and the younger sister to my Luman Walker LEMASTERS Jr. Phebe Jane was born April 16, 1847 in Shelby County, Ohio. William was born circa 1847. I have not followed their family after their marriage in Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Catherine HECK, married John BYARS on this date in 1801 in Bracken County, Kentucky. Catherine was the daughter of Daniel and Catherine (________) HECK, and the older sister to my Godfrey HECK. Catherine was born circa 1779 in Maryland. I have not located much on this family, but do know that they had at least 2 children.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Phebe Jane LEMASTERS, married William R. WILSON on this date in 1873 in Jay County, Indiana. Phebe Jane was the daughter of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS, and the younger sister to my Luman Walker LEMASTERS Jr. Phebe Jane was born April 16, 1847 in Shelby County, Ohio. William was born circa 1847. I have not followed their family after their marriage in Jay County, Indiana.
Follow Friday: Kinexxions
One of the first genealogy blogs that I stumbled upon, and one that has inspired me to keep blogging is Becky Wiseman's Kinexxions blog.
Though I haven't found a connection yet to any of her lines in Indiana, Becky has managed to pack her blog with meaningful and interesting posts about her ancestors. Most recently, she has been blogging from the road, posting pictures of the places where her ancestors lived and making history come to life.
Because of Becky, I've started posting Tombstone Tuesday and other geneablogging meme posts. In fact, it was through her blog that I discovered the Geneabloggers group.
In my opinion, her blog is one that everyone should check out as an example of how to make genealogy more than just a collection of names and dates.
Though I haven't found a connection yet to any of her lines in Indiana, Becky has managed to pack her blog with meaningful and interesting posts about her ancestors. Most recently, she has been blogging from the road, posting pictures of the places where her ancestors lived and making history come to life.
Because of Becky, I've started posting Tombstone Tuesday and other geneablogging meme posts. In fact, it was through her blog that I discovered the Geneabloggers group.
In my opinion, her blog is one that everyone should check out as an example of how to make genealogy more than just a collection of names and dates.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Family Milestones: November 12th
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Charles MOULTON, was born on this date in 1832 in Rutland County, Vermont. Charles was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger brother of my Albert MOULTON. Charles married Charlotte Cordelia PHILLIPS, daughter of David and Charlotte (GILBERT) PHILLIPS, on September 23, 1853 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio. Charles was a farmer, carpenter and wagon maker. He resided in Marion and Warren Counties, Iowa and Holt County, Nebraska. The last record I have for him currently is the 1910 census of Holt County, Nebraska.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Jesse CHEW, was born on this date in 1773 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Jesse was the son of Rev. Jesse and Mary (RICHARDS) CHEW, and the younger brother of my Nathaniel CHEW. Jesse married circa 1796 to Keziah KINSEY. Jesse died March 8, 1812, probably in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Jesse CHEW, was born on this date in 1773 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Jesse was the son of Rev. Jesse and Mary (RICHARDS) CHEW, and the younger brother of my Nathaniel CHEW. Jesse married circa 1796 to Keziah KINSEY. Jesse died March 8, 1812, probably in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
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