My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Isaac MENDENHALL, married on this date in 1826 in Guilford County, North Carolina to Elizabeth GRIFFITH. Isaac was the son of Mordecai and Charity (BEESON) MENDENHALL, and the younger brother of my Charity MENDENHALL. Elizabeth was the daughter of James and Hannah (KENYON) GRIFFITH. I do not have her birth and death dates. Isaac was born 1756-8mo-10d in New Garden MM, Guilford County, North Carolina. Issac died 1833-8mo-1d in Springfield MM, Guilford County, North Carolina.
My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Catherine WEHRLY, married on this date in 1857 to John B. BUCHER. Catherine was the daughter of Johannes and Barbara (PETRY) WEHRLY, and the older sister of my William P. WEHRLY. John was the son of Nicholas and Catherine (PETRY) BUCHER. John was born May 28, 1836 in Maryland. Catherine was born October 6, 1836 in Preble County, Ohio. They lived in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. Catherine died June 21, 1881.
My matneral 4th-great granduncle, John GROENENDYKE, married on this date in 1826 in Fayette County, Indiana to Elizabeth SMELSER. John was the son of James and Joannah (ANTONIDES) GROENENDYKE, and the older brother of my Elias GROENENDYKE. Elizabeth was the daughter of Adam and Elizabeth (SMELSER) SMELSER. John was born October 18, 1802 in New Jersey. Elizabeth was born November 30, 1807 in Kentucky. They raised 6 children in Fayette County, Indiana. Elizabeth died December 15, 1888. John died January 19, 1886.
My maternal 7th-great grandfather, Bennett FIELD, was born on this date in 1709 in Deerfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Bennett was the son of John and Mary (BENNETT) FIELD. Bennett married December 18, 1734 in Deerfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts to Elizabeth SPOFFORD, daughter of Thomas and Bethiah (HAZELTINE) SPOFFORD. Elizabeth was born April 19, 1775 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts. They had at least 2 children. Elizabeth died November 20, 1772 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut. Bennett died April 6, 1770 in Mansfield, Windham County, Connecticut.
My paternal 6th-great grandmother, Cyllania WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1728. Cyllania was the daughter of John and Sarah (POWELL) WOOLSTON. Cyllania married December 25, 1749 in Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey to Samuel WOOLSTON, son of Samuel and Susanna (BUDD) WOOLSTON. Samuel was born Aprl 18, 1719 in Burlington County, New Jersey. They had 5 children. Samuel died August 4, 1773. Cyllania died December 30, 1772 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Jacob WEHRLY, was born on this date in 1820 in York County, Pennsylvania. Jacob was the son of Heinrich and Christina (SAUBEL) WEHRLY, and the younger brother of my Johannes WEHRLY. Jacob married April 1, 1841 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio to Rebecca HAWK, daughter of John HAWK. Rebecca was born August 11, 1820 in Carroll County, Ohio. They had at least 3 children. Nothing further known at this time.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
William P. Wehrly (1845-1909)
William P. WEHRLY was my paternal 2nd-great grandfather. The WEHRLY name is believed to be of Swiss origins, and has been found spelled as WEHRLEY, WHERLEY, WHERLY, etc.
The following facts about William's life are known:
Ahnentafel # 36: Johannes 'John S.' WEHRLY (1802-1876); York Co., PA>Jay Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 72: Heinrich 'Henry' WEHRLY (c1776-1846); York Co., PA>Tuscarawas Co., OH.
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The following facts about William's life are known:
- Birth: He was born November 2, 1845 in Preble County, Ohio, the son of Johannes "John S." and Barbara (PETRY) WEHRLY.
- Census: 1860 - he appears in the John S. WHORLEY household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.
- Military: He served in Company I, 130th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers during the Civil War.
- Marriage: He married Olive Jane SMITH on August 4, 1866 in Jay County, Indiana.
- Census: 1870 - he appears as head of household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. His occupation is listed as farmer.
- Census: 1900 - he appears as head of household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. His occupation is listed as sawmiller.
- Death: He died June 16, 1909 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.
- Burial: He is buried in Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
- Obituary: His obituary appeared in the Portland Commercial-Review on June 16, 1909.
- Census: need to locate him in the 1850 census, should be in the John S. WEHRLY household, either in Preble County, Ohio or Jay County, Indiana.
- Census: need to locate him in the 1880 census, should be head of household in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.
- Death: Need to locate a copy of his death certificate from the Jay County, Indiana Health Department.
Ahnentafel # 36: Johannes 'John S.' WEHRLY (1802-1876); York Co., PA>Jay Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 72: Heinrich 'Henry' WEHRLY (c1776-1846); York Co., PA>Tuscarawas Co., OH.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
Family Milestones: December 12th
My paternal 7th-great grandmother, Rebecca WARNER, was born on this date in 1715. Rebecca was the daughter of Ebenezer and Martha (GILPIN) WARNER. Rebecca married December 23, 1735 to Moses HURLBUT, the son of Joseph and Mary (CASTLE) HURLBUT. Moses was born August 26, 1714 in Woodbury, Connecticut. They had at least 5 children. Moses died August 3, 1763 in Roxbury, Connecticut. Rebecca died June 5, 1797.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Susannah WEHRLY, was born on this date in 1824 in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. Susannah was the daughter of Johannes and Barbara (PETRY) WEHRLY, and the older sister of my William P. WEHRLY. Susannah married February 12, 1844 to Charles PETRY, son of Jacob and Magdalena (MILLER) PETRY. Charles was born January 27, 1822 in York County, Pennsylvania. They raised a family of 8 children in Jay County, Indiana. Charles died March 28, 1893 in Jay County, Indiana. Susannah died June 23, 1910 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Susannah WEHRLY, was born on this date in 1824 in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. Susannah was the daughter of Johannes and Barbara (PETRY) WEHRLY, and the older sister of my William P. WEHRLY. Susannah married February 12, 1844 to Charles PETRY, son of Jacob and Magdalena (MILLER) PETRY. Charles was born January 27, 1822 in York County, Pennsylvania. They raised a family of 8 children in Jay County, Indiana. Charles died March 28, 1893 in Jay County, Indiana. Susannah died June 23, 1910 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.
Surname Saturday: Lewis
The LEWIS surname appears in Eileen's maternal line. The line stretches back into Canada just after the time of the American Revolution, but it's ultimate origins have not been discovered. Quite possible that the family was American with Loyalist ties.
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Ahnentafel # 48: Nathaniel LEWIS (1791-1830). Nathaniel was born July 13, 1791 in Canada. He married Nancy Ann SNYDER. Nancy was born August 31, 1794 in Colchester Township, Essex County, Ontario. They moved to Montgomery County, Ohio before 1820 and Wayne County, Indiana before 1830. Nathaniel died October 20, 1830 in Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana and Nancy died October 17, 1830 in Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana. Both are buried in Ulrich Baptist Cemetery, Hagerstown, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 24: Solomon LEWIS (1820-1895). Solomon was born January 9, 1820 in Montgomery County, Ohio. Solomon married Margaret RINEHART on January 31, 1841 in Henry County, Indiana. Margaret was born July 6, 1822 in Henry County, Indiana. Solomon was a farmer and they raised their family in Huntington County, Indiana. Solomon died December 18, 1895 in Lancaster, Huntington County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 12: Jacob LEWIS (1847-1898). Jacob was born January 17, 1847 in Huntington County, Indiana. Jacob married first to Laura GROFF on March 30, 1871 in Huntington County, Indiana. After her death, Jacob married Marietta COOK on November 28, 1878 in Wabash County, Indiana. Marietta was born April 6, 1855 in Grant County, Indiana. Jacob died April 22, 1898 in Lancaster, Huntington County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 6: Lawrence Solomon LEWIS (1885-1947). Lawrence was born March 30, 1885 in Lancaster, Huntington County, Indiana. Lawrence married Ruth Alice SILLS on February 24, 1906 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana. Ruth was born March 29, 1889 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana. They had 12 children in Wabash County, Indiana. Lawrence died June 26, 1947 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana.
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Ahnentafel # 48: Nathaniel LEWIS (1791-1830). Nathaniel was born July 13, 1791 in Canada. He married Nancy Ann SNYDER. Nancy was born August 31, 1794 in Colchester Township, Essex County, Ontario. They moved to Montgomery County, Ohio before 1820 and Wayne County, Indiana before 1830. Nathaniel died October 20, 1830 in Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana and Nancy died October 17, 1830 in Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana. Both are buried in Ulrich Baptist Cemetery, Hagerstown, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 24: Solomon LEWIS (1820-1895). Solomon was born January 9, 1820 in Montgomery County, Ohio. Solomon married Margaret RINEHART on January 31, 1841 in Henry County, Indiana. Margaret was born July 6, 1822 in Henry County, Indiana. Solomon was a farmer and they raised their family in Huntington County, Indiana. Solomon died December 18, 1895 in Lancaster, Huntington County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 12: Jacob LEWIS (1847-1898). Jacob was born January 17, 1847 in Huntington County, Indiana. Jacob married first to Laura GROFF on March 30, 1871 in Huntington County, Indiana. After her death, Jacob married Marietta COOK on November 28, 1878 in Wabash County, Indiana. Marietta was born April 6, 1855 in Grant County, Indiana. Jacob died April 22, 1898 in Lancaster, Huntington County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 6: Lawrence Solomon LEWIS (1885-1947). Lawrence was born March 30, 1885 in Lancaster, Huntington County, Indiana. Lawrence married Ruth Alice SILLS on February 24, 1906 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana. Ruth was born March 29, 1889 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana. They had 12 children in Wabash County, Indiana. Lawrence died June 26, 1947 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana.
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Friday, December 11, 2009
Family Milestones: December 11th
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Martha DAVIS, married on this date in 1740 to Nathan ROGERS. Martha was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS, and the younger sister of my Thomas William DAVIS. Nathan was the son of Jonathan ROGERS. Martha was born August 14, 1761. Nathan was born May 6, 1718. They had a family of 7 children. Nathan died June 30, 1806. Martha died April 1, 1756. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal great-grandaunt, Pansy GILLILAND, married on this date in 1912 in Monroe County, Indiana to Peter W. DECKER. Pansy was the daughter of Ida DAVIS, and the older sister to my June GILLILAND. Peter was the son of William Roscoe and Amanda (ROLLINS) DECKER. Pansy was born December 11, 1894 in Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana. Peter was born March 13, 1890 in Indiana. They lived in Monroe and Montgomery Counties, Indiana and had 5 children. Peter died in 1947. Pansy remarried to Raymond TIMM. Pansy died January 26, 1968 in Monticello, White County, Indiana.
My maternal 7th-great grandfather, Samuel MILLIKAN, was born on this date in 1742 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. This date may not have been correctly entered from the Quaker style. Samuel was the son of William and Jane (WHITE) MILLIKAN. Samuel married 6mo-10dy-1767 in New Garden MM, Guilford County, North Carolina to Ann BALDWIN, daughter of William and Elizabeth (SMITH) BALDWIN. Ann was born May 18, 1750. They had 10 children. Samuel died November 3, 1817 in Randolph County, North Carolina.
My maternal great-grandaunt, Pansy GILLILAND, married on this date in 1912 in Monroe County, Indiana to Peter W. DECKER. Pansy was the daughter of Ida DAVIS, and the older sister to my June GILLILAND. Peter was the son of William Roscoe and Amanda (ROLLINS) DECKER. Pansy was born December 11, 1894 in Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana. Peter was born March 13, 1890 in Indiana. They lived in Monroe and Montgomery Counties, Indiana and had 5 children. Peter died in 1947. Pansy remarried to Raymond TIMM. Pansy died January 26, 1968 in Monticello, White County, Indiana.
My maternal 7th-great grandfather, Samuel MILLIKAN, was born on this date in 1742 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. This date may not have been correctly entered from the Quaker style. Samuel was the son of William and Jane (WHITE) MILLIKAN. Samuel married 6mo-10dy-1767 in New Garden MM, Guilford County, North Carolina to Ann BALDWIN, daughter of William and Elizabeth (SMITH) BALDWIN. Ann was born May 18, 1750. They had 10 children. Samuel died November 3, 1817 in Randolph County, North Carolina.
Marriage: Thomas Groendyke to Hettie Ballard
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Thomas GROENENDYKE, married his second wife, Hettie BALLARD on December 20, 1899 in Madison County, Indiana. The license records the surname as GROENDYKE.
Thomas was born October 2, 1852 near Frankton, Madison County, Indiana, the son of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE. His first wife, Emily SMITH, had died in 1895. Hettie BALLARD was born March 1865 in Indiana. I do not know who her parents were at this time. She was previously married to J.U. THOMAS.
Thomas died November 25, 1944 in Madison County, Indiana. I do not know where Hettie died. The last record I have for her is the 1920 census. They were living in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Family Milestones: December 10th
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Albert Orlando PIERCE, married on this date in 1863 in Wayne County, Indiana to Elizabeth Williams PIKE. Albert was the son of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE, and the younger brother of my Edmund G. PIERCE. Elizabeth was the daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth (WILLIAMS) PIKE. Albert was born June 2, 1839 in Wayne County, Indiana. Elizabeth was born circa 1844 in Indiana. They lived in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana and Clay Township, Wayne County, Indiana. They had 5 children. Elizabeth died on March 25, 1883 in Wayne County, Indiana. Albert remarried to Sarah S. WILSON. Albert died in 1920.
My paternal 4th-great grandfather, Rev. Nathaniel CHEW, married on this date in 1848 in Iowa to Nancy MOSIER. The marriage probably took place in Mahaska County, Iowa. I do not have birth and death information for Nancy. Nathaniel was born November 10, 1786 in Gloucester County, New Jersey, the son of Nathaniel and Sarah (SPRINGER) CHEW. Nathaniel died January 24, 1866 in Mahaska County, Iowa.
My maternal 7th-great grandparents, Samuel HEATON and Susan HAWES, were married on this date in 1706 in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Samuel was the son of Nathaniel HEATON. Susan was the daughter of John and Sarah (DEERING) HAWES. I do not have dates of birth or death for Susan. They had 9 children. Samuel was born November 28, 1761 in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Samuel died between 1735 and 1737.
My paternal 4th-great grandfather, Rev. Nathaniel CHEW, married on this date in 1848 in Iowa to Nancy MOSIER. The marriage probably took place in Mahaska County, Iowa. I do not have birth and death information for Nancy. Nathaniel was born November 10, 1786 in Gloucester County, New Jersey, the son of Nathaniel and Sarah (SPRINGER) CHEW. Nathaniel died January 24, 1866 in Mahaska County, Iowa.
My maternal 7th-great grandparents, Samuel HEATON and Susan HAWES, were married on this date in 1706 in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Samuel was the son of Nathaniel HEATON. Susan was the daughter of John and Sarah (DEERING) HAWES. I do not have dates of birth or death for Susan. They had 9 children. Samuel was born November 28, 1761 in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Samuel died between 1735 and 1737.
Marriage: Joseph Wright to Dorothy Palmer
My maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Joseph WRIGHT and his second wife, Dorothy PALMER, were married on April 11, 1891 in Madison County, Indiana. The marriage license has her name spelled as Dortha PARMER, but other sources, including an obituary, have her surname as PALMER.
Joseph was born April 1838 in Brown County, Ohio, the son of John and Anna (WARDLOW) WRIGHT. His first wife, Rebecca HEATON, had died in 1890. Dorothy was born either June 1837 in Pennsylvania (per census) or June 27, 1847 in Parkersburg, WV (per obituary), the daughter of George and Mary (________) PALMER. Joseph died September 16, 1919 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Dorothy died March 4, 1926 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.
According to her obituary, Dorothy had moved to Ohio as a young girl with her parents. At the time of her death, two sisters lived in Brown County, Ohio, where Joseph was originally from. It is possible that they may have known each other back in Ohio.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Family Milestones: December 9th
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Cornelius SUTTON, married on this date in 1806 in Warren County, Ohio to Judith BABCOCK. Cornelius was the son of Cornelius and Elizabeth (APPLEGATE) SUTTON, and the younger brother of my Sarah SUTTON. Cornelius was born June 20, 1780 in New Jersey. I do not have dates of birth or death for Judith. Cornelius died August 30, 1859 in Jackson Township, Randolph County, Indiana.
(Not so) Wordless Wednesday: December 1969
These photographs were in an album owned by my father, and they show members of the extended family in December 1969. Someone must have had a G.I. Joe Christmas that year, and everyone seems to be getting into the act.
The photo above is of my cousin, Jim Coats, giving the 'victory' sign. I believe that all of these photographs were taken at Grandma LeMaster's house in Portland, Indiana.
My cousin, Donna Coats, Jim's sister, was into the act, although not as involved as the others. This chair must have been the popular spot for photos that year.
Cousin Rick Steigerwalt looks decked out and ready for for war, with a smile on his face. I wonder what is in the package beside him?
Rick's brother, Mark Steigerwalt, is ready to launch a grenade onto the unsuspecting Christmas revelers.
Not sure if uncle Vic LeMaster is surrendering or on a suicide mission, but Sgt. York he isn't.
Looking back 40 years at these photographs, I find it interesting the toys that must have been popular, at least in my family, at the time. This was during the height of the Vietnam War, and I wonder today how many kids will have military items under their tree this year.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Family Milestones: December 8th
My paternal 6th-great grandparents, Thomas William DAVIS and Tacy CRANDALL, were married on this date in 1737 in Westerly, Rhode Island. Thomas was the son of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS. Tacy was the daughter of John and Mary (________) CRANDALL. Thomas was born May 15, 1719 in Westerly, Rhode Island. Tacy was born circa 1720 in Westerly. After their marriage, they moved their family to Monongalia County, Virginia. Thomas died July 15, 1791 at White Day Creek, Monongalia County, Virginia. Tacy died June 1, 1795 at White Day Creek, Monongalia County, Virginia.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, William F. METZNER, married on this date in 1867 to Mary Ann HALEY in Jay County, Indiana. William was the son of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger brother of my John Adam METZNER. Mary was the daughter of Sebastian and Lydia (RADER) HALEY. William was born January 6, 1844 in Licking County, Ohio. Mary was born in 1846. They raised a family of 8 children in Bearcreek Township, Jay County, Indiana. William died in 1929 and Mary in 1926. They are buried in the Gravel Hill Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, John RAINS, was born on this date in 1787. John was the son of Anthony and Nancy (GRAHAM) RAINS, and the older brother of my Elizabeth RAINS. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Mary Jane KING, was born on this date in 1849 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana. Mary was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (KING) SHAW, and the older sister of my Ellen KING. Mary married Leroy YOUNG, son of William and Jane (________) YOUNG, on February 8, 1871. Leroy was born November 14, 1843 in Indiana. Leroy died March 26, 1893 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana, and Mary remarried to Robert HICKS. Mary died April 4, 1935 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana. They are buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Rebecca HAINES, was born on this date in 1776 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rebecca was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES. Rebecca died March 15, 1816 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, William F. METZNER, married on this date in 1867 to Mary Ann HALEY in Jay County, Indiana. William was the son of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger brother of my John Adam METZNER. Mary was the daughter of Sebastian and Lydia (RADER) HALEY. William was born January 6, 1844 in Licking County, Ohio. Mary was born in 1846. They raised a family of 8 children in Bearcreek Township, Jay County, Indiana. William died in 1929 and Mary in 1926. They are buried in the Gravel Hill Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, John RAINS, was born on this date in 1787. John was the son of Anthony and Nancy (GRAHAM) RAINS, and the older brother of my Elizabeth RAINS. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Mary Jane KING, was born on this date in 1849 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana. Mary was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (KING) SHAW, and the older sister of my Ellen KING. Mary married Leroy YOUNG, son of William and Jane (________) YOUNG, on February 8, 1871. Leroy was born November 14, 1843 in Indiana. Leroy died March 26, 1893 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana, and Mary remarried to Robert HICKS. Mary died April 4, 1935 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana. They are buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Rebecca HAINES, was born on this date in 1776 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rebecca was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES. Rebecca died March 15, 1816 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Nothing further is known at this time.
Tombstone Tuesday: Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (Heaton) Wright
My maternal 3rd-great grandparents, Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT, are buried in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
Joseph was born April 1838 in Brown County, Ohio, the son of John and Anna (WARDLOW) WRIGHT.
Rebecca was born 1841 in Brown County, Ohio, the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON.
Joseph and Rebecca were married November 1, 1857 in Schuyler County, Missouri. There was a mass migration of several related families out of Brown County, Ohio to Schuyler County, Missouri in the late 1850s. Joseph and Rebecca soon returned to Brown County, as they were enumerated in the 1860 census there.
Joseph and his family moved to Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana in the mid-1860s where they were engaged in farming.
Rebecca died on March 25, 1890 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. After her death, Joseph remarried to Dorothy PALMER on April 11, 1891 in Madison County, Indiana. Joseph died on September 16, 1919 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.
Children of Joseph and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT are:
- Mary A. WRIGHT (1858-1910); married William Frank KIRK; 3 children
- John William WRIGHT (1860-1945); married Ellen KING; 4 children
- Elizabeth WRIGHT (1863-1882); married William Alpha JONES; 1 child
- Anna L. WRIGHT (1864-1914); married Albert Morris VINSON; 1 child
- James WRIGHT (1868-1936); married Clara B. HICKS; 4 children
- Charles Riggs WRIGHT (1870-1967); married Bertha C. LEONARD; 4 children
- Daisy L. WRIGHT (1873-aft1930); married Thomas A. FOX: 4 children
- Edward E. WRIGHT (1875-1960); married Martha Jane STARR; 3 children
- Jesse WRIGHT (1878-1919); married Hazel O'BRYANT
Monday, December 07, 2009
Family Milestones: December 7th
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, William NESBIT, married on this date in 1824 in Harrison County, Kentucky to Polly ROBERTS. William was the son of Samuel and Mary (BERRY) NESBIT, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth NESBIT. William was born circa 1802 and died in 1877 in Kentucky. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Rebecca JACOBS, was born on this date in 1793 in Virginia. Rebecca was the daughter of William and Sibell (LITTEL) JACOBS, and the younger sister of my James Thomas JACOBS. Rebecca married William HIGHBEE on November 18, 1812 in Adams County, Ohio. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, William Godfrey SHAW, was born on this date in 1843 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana. William was the son of William and Mary (HECK) SHAW, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth SHAW. William married in October 1869 to Mary Jane YOUNG. Mary was born October 1847 in Indiana. They raised their family in Orestes, where William was a carpenter and farmer. I do not have their dates of death in my database.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Rebecca JACOBS, was born on this date in 1793 in Virginia. Rebecca was the daughter of William and Sibell (LITTEL) JACOBS, and the younger sister of my James Thomas JACOBS. Rebecca married William HIGHBEE on November 18, 1812 in Adams County, Ohio. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, William Godfrey SHAW, was born on this date in 1843 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana. William was the son of William and Mary (HECK) SHAW, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth SHAW. William married in October 1869 to Mary Jane YOUNG. Mary was born October 1847 in Indiana. They raised their family in Orestes, where William was a carpenter and farmer. I do not have their dates of death in my database.
Marriage: Thompson A. Fox to Daisy L. Wright
The marriage record of Thompson Asbury FOX to Daisy L. WRIGHT occurred September 27, 1890 in Madison County, Indiana. Daisy L. WRIGHT was my maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, the daughter of Joseph W. and Rebecca (HEATON) WRIGHT. Thompson, or Thomas, as he is shown in most records, was the son of Phillip and Mary (RECTOR) FOX.
Thomas was born September 1869 in Indiana. Daisy was born June 1873 in Indiana. After their marriage, they lived in Madison County, Indiana where Thomas was a farmer. He died February 1, 1926 in Madison County, Indiana and is buried at the Park View Cemetery, according to his obituary. Daisy was living still in the 1930 census in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. There is a Daisy L. Fox listed in the obituary database at the Anderson Public Library with an obit date of 3/29/1950, but I don't know yet if this is her. Neither Daisy or Thomas appears in the cemetery database.
Advent Calendar - December 7 - Holiday Parties
It seems like it was easier to get all of the family together when I was a kid than it does now. I can remember on Christmas Eve gathering at my grandmother WRIGHT's house for dinner and on Christmas day, after opening our presents, we would head over to my grandmother LeMASTER's.
The parties were the main times that we were able to all come together as a family. At my grandma WRIGHT's it was a smaller crowd because of the family size, but we had cousins on both sides that were about the same age. There were always someone to play games with.
As an adult, the holiday parties have shifted to my in-laws and my parents. We don't always get together exactly on Christmas eve or Christmas day, but we manage to try to assemble at some point during the holidays to exchange gifts and catch up.
As I recall, we would open a few gifts on Christmas eve that came from Grandma and relatives. One particular I remember was the year I opened up a box of rocks. As the shock was settling in, grandma brought out the real gift, a pogo stick, which was too large to wrap. I never did figure out quite how to use that thing, but I still remember receiving it.
The parties were the main times that we were able to all come together as a family. At my grandma WRIGHT's it was a smaller crowd because of the family size, but we had cousins on both sides that were about the same age. There were always someone to play games with.
As an adult, the holiday parties have shifted to my in-laws and my parents. We don't always get together exactly on Christmas eve or Christmas day, but we manage to try to assemble at some point during the holidays to exchange gifts and catch up.
As I recall, we would open a few gifts on Christmas eve that came from Grandma and relatives. One particular I remember was the year I opened up a box of rocks. As the shock was settling in, grandma brought out the real gift, a pogo stick, which was too large to wrap. I never did figure out quite how to use that thing, but I still remember receiving it.
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Family Milestones: December 6th
My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, Charles Riggs WRIGHT, married on this date in 1890 in Innisdale, Madison County, Indiana to Bertha Cordelia LEONARD. Charles was the son of Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT, and the younger brother of my John William WRIGHT. Bertha was the daughter of Stephen Sylvester and Susan (TODD) LEONARD. Charles was born November 11, 1870 in Madison County. Bertha was born March 6, 1873 in Madison County, Indiana. They raised 4 children in Monroe Township where Charles was a farmer and salesman. Bertha died February 26, 1950 and Charles remarried to Nellie FETZ. Charles died November 23, 1967 and is buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Maud LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1896 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Francis F. FISHER. Maud was the daughter of Carey W. and Clara E. (COOK) LAMBERTSON, and the younger sister of my Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON. Maud was born June 19, 1878 in Darke County, Ohio. Francis was born December 7, 1871 in Indiana, the son of Uriah and Elizabeth (HOOVER) FISHER. After their marriage, they lived in Hamilton County, Indiana and Jefferson County, Illinois. Francis died between 1920 and 1930, and Maud remarried to Will HAYSE. Maud died April 9, 1952 in Mt. Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois and is buried in the Old Shiloh Church Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
My paternal 5th-great grandparents, Deacon John PHILBRICK and Sally JEWETT, were married on this date in 1770 in Hollis, New Hampshire. John was born February 23, 1748 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire, the son of John and Judith (SANBORN) PHILBRICK. Sally was born March 7, 1749 in Hollis, Province of New Hampshire, the daughter of Samuel and Sally (________) JEWETT. After their marriage they raised a family of 8 children in Hollis and Weare, New Hampshire. John died July 31, 1780 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. I do not have Sally's death date.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Seth W. BEALS, married on this date in 1863 to Sarah E. ADAMSON. Seth was the son of Nathan C. and Elizabeth (CHEW) BEALS, and the younger brother of my John T. BEALS. After their marriage they resided in Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas where they had at least 3 children. Seth died August 3, 1909. Nothing further known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, John KIMMER, was born on this date in 1795. John was the son of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth KIMMER. Nothing further known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Minerva PIERCE, was born on this date in 1846. Minerva was the daughter of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my Edmund G. PIERCE. Minerva married December 31, 1868 in Madison County, Indiana to Daniel SIGLER, son of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHANK) SIGLER. Daniel was born May 1844 in Indiana. They raised a family in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana where Daniel was a physician. Minerva died August 31, 1902 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana and was buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Maud LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1896 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Francis F. FISHER. Maud was the daughter of Carey W. and Clara E. (COOK) LAMBERTSON, and the younger sister of my Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON. Maud was born June 19, 1878 in Darke County, Ohio. Francis was born December 7, 1871 in Indiana, the son of Uriah and Elizabeth (HOOVER) FISHER. After their marriage, they lived in Hamilton County, Indiana and Jefferson County, Illinois. Francis died between 1920 and 1930, and Maud remarried to Will HAYSE. Maud died April 9, 1952 in Mt. Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois and is buried in the Old Shiloh Church Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
My paternal 5th-great grandparents, Deacon John PHILBRICK and Sally JEWETT, were married on this date in 1770 in Hollis, New Hampshire. John was born February 23, 1748 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire, the son of John and Judith (SANBORN) PHILBRICK. Sally was born March 7, 1749 in Hollis, Province of New Hampshire, the daughter of Samuel and Sally (________) JEWETT. After their marriage they raised a family of 8 children in Hollis and Weare, New Hampshire. John died July 31, 1780 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. I do not have Sally's death date.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Seth W. BEALS, married on this date in 1863 to Sarah E. ADAMSON. Seth was the son of Nathan C. and Elizabeth (CHEW) BEALS, and the younger brother of my John T. BEALS. After their marriage they resided in Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas where they had at least 3 children. Seth died August 3, 1909. Nothing further known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, John KIMMER, was born on this date in 1795. John was the son of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth KIMMER. Nothing further known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Minerva PIERCE, was born on this date in 1846. Minerva was the daughter of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my Edmund G. PIERCE. Minerva married December 31, 1868 in Madison County, Indiana to Daniel SIGLER, son of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHANK) SIGLER. Daniel was born May 1844 in Indiana. They raised a family in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana where Daniel was a physician. Minerva died August 31, 1902 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana and was buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
Advent Calendar - December 6 - Santa Claus
Today's advent calendar theme from Geneabloggers is Santa Claus. Did you ever write a letter to Santa? Did you ever visit Santa and "make a list"? Do you still believe in Santa?
I'm sure that I wrote a letter or two to Santa Claus at some point growing up, though I cannot remember any particular letter. I believe that one time we left a note for him telling him where we were because we had gone to Tennessee to visit my aunt and uncle. I do remember an incident with my daughter at my parents house where a note was left for Santa while we went out, and when we returned there were presents. This even is captured on VHS tape, and reminds me that I need to transfer those tapes to DVD format.
I can remember visiting Santa at the local Elks lodge and sitting on his lap with my list. I know that my parents probably have a photograph or two when we did this. Also, there are recordings where dad asked us each what we wanted for Christmas. One incident with my brother and Santa occurred when he started out his wish list with "First, let me tell you what you forgot to bring me last year...". You can believe that gift was under the tree that year!
I believed in Santa long after many of my schoolmates stopped believing, I guess I just couldn't prove that he didn't exist. I never caught my parents playing Santa, nor did I ever sneak around looking for presents. I guess I was a good little boy! LOL!
As an adult, I do not place much emphasis on Santa, and try to keep our household focused on Jesus. Our house doesn't have much in the way of Santas. But I understand the joy that the little ones who still believe find in anticipating what lies under the tree on Christmas morn.
Grandpa Got A Bobcat - Smile for the Camera, 19th edition
The theme of the 19th edition of Smile for the Camera is "Gift". This photograph of my grandfather, Ord Wehrly LeMASTER, is in itself a gift, because it gives me some insight into a man who passed away when I was too young to know him.
Grandpa was born in 1906, so this photograph must have been taken sometime in the 1920s, probably in Jay County, Indiana where he grew up. Bobcats were plentiful in Indiana at one time, though recent reports show they are on the rebound.
Ord Wehrly LeMASTER was the son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTER, born September 30, 1906 Jay County, Indiana. He married Ruth Pauline HALEY on February 28, 1932 in Jay County, Indiana. He died October 30, 1971 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana.
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Family Milestones: December 5th
My maternal 3rd-great grandparents, Daniel KING and Elizabeth SHAW, were married on this date in 1847 in Madison County, Indiana. Daniel was born September 3, 1820 in Ohio, the son of William and Sarah (SULLIVAN) KING. Elizabeth was born October 1827 in Ohio, the daughter of William and Mary (HECK) SHAW. After their marriage they lived in Jackson and Monroe Townships, Madison County, Indiana, where Daniel was a farmer. They raised a family of 10 children. Daniel died February 24, 1876 in Madison County, Indiana. Elizabeth remarried to William H. COCHRAN. Elizabeth died October 10, 1900 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Howard Cemetery, Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Jane MAXSON, married on this date in 1836 in Clark County, Ohio to Peter SMITH. Jane was the daughter of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Prudence MAXSON. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Mary DAVIS, was born on this date in 1737. Mary was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS, and the younger sister of my Thomas William DAVIS. Mary married on January 3, 1759 to Elisha STILLMAN, son of George and Deborah (CRANDALL) STILLMAN. They raised a family of 11 children. Elisha was born April 25, 1722 and died July 26, 1796. Mary died June 16, 1785.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Origin M. POE, was born on this date in 1862 in Morgan County, Indiana. Origin was the son of Isaac S. and Hannah (MILLS) POE, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth Caroline POE. Origin was living in Beaver City, Furnas County, Nebraska in the 1910 census, the last record I have for him. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Jane MAXSON, married on this date in 1836 in Clark County, Ohio to Peter SMITH. Jane was the daughter of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Prudence MAXSON. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Mary DAVIS, was born on this date in 1737. Mary was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS, and the younger sister of my Thomas William DAVIS. Mary married on January 3, 1759 to Elisha STILLMAN, son of George and Deborah (CRANDALL) STILLMAN. They raised a family of 11 children. Elisha was born April 25, 1722 and died July 26, 1796. Mary died June 16, 1785.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Origin M. POE, was born on this date in 1862 in Morgan County, Indiana. Origin was the son of Isaac S. and Hannah (MILLS) POE, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth Caroline POE. Origin was living in Beaver City, Furnas County, Nebraska in the 1910 census, the last record I have for him. Nothing further is known at this time.
Surname Saturday: Ivey
The IVEY surname appears in Eileen's paternal line. The surname has been found to be spelled IVY, IVIE, etc. in the records. There has been some speculation that Eileen's grandmother, Bessie Lee IVEY, has Indian blood, though nothing has been found to confirm this.
Stories and History:
Ahnentafel # 20: George W. IVEY. George and his wife, Rebecca HARROLD, were listed as the parents of Samuel IVEY on his marriage record. Rebecca's surname has been also spelled HARRELL in some records.
Ahnentafel # 10: Samuel IVEY (c1868-1953). Samuel was born circa 1868 in Kentucky. Samuel married Emma E. CARTER on February 26, 1896 in Massac County, Illinois. Emma was born circa 1880-1886 in either Alabama, Arkansas or Kentucky (census records disagree). The family lived in Graves and Marshall Counties, Kentucky and Lawrence and Poinsett Counties, Arkansas in the census records. Samuel died May 25, 1953 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Poplar Bluff.
Ahnentafel # 5: Bessie Lee IVEY (1900-2003). Bessie was born July 8, 1900 in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky. Bessie married St. Patrick Merlin CUMMINGS on March 16, 1920 in Sedgwick, Lawrence County, Arkansas. Patrick was born March 17, 1863 in Haleyville, Winston County, Alabama. Bessie died March 10, 2003 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana and is buried in Grant Memorial Park in Marion.
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Stories and History:
Ahnentafel # 20: George W. IVEY. George and his wife, Rebecca HARROLD, were listed as the parents of Samuel IVEY on his marriage record. Rebecca's surname has been also spelled HARRELL in some records.
Ahnentafel # 10: Samuel IVEY (c1868-1953). Samuel was born circa 1868 in Kentucky. Samuel married Emma E. CARTER on February 26, 1896 in Massac County, Illinois. Emma was born circa 1880-1886 in either Alabama, Arkansas or Kentucky (census records disagree). The family lived in Graves and Marshall Counties, Kentucky and Lawrence and Poinsett Counties, Arkansas in the census records. Samuel died May 25, 1953 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Poplar Bluff.
Ahnentafel # 5: Bessie Lee IVEY (1900-2003). Bessie was born July 8, 1900 in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky. Bessie married St. Patrick Merlin CUMMINGS on March 16, 1920 in Sedgwick, Lawrence County, Arkansas. Patrick was born March 17, 1863 in Haleyville, Winston County, Alabama. Bessie died March 10, 2003 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana and is buried in Grant Memorial Park in Marion.
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