My maternal grandaunt, Clara Ellen WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1916 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Clara Ellen was the daughter of Virgil Lee and Edna Muriel (PIERCE) WRIGHT, and the older sister of my William Lee WRIGHT. Clara Ellen married December 8, 1945 to John M. HIGH. John was born September 13, 1919 in Rowesburg, West Virginia. They had 2 children. John died September 21, 1992 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Clara Ellen died August 12, 2005 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Park View Cemetery in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 7th-great grandfather, Johannis ANTONIDES, was born on this date in 1683 in Franeker, Netherlands. Johannis was the son of Vincentius and Anatie (VAN COUVENHAVEN) ANTONIDES. Johannis married in 1724 to Annetje COUWENHOVEN, daughter of Peter Willemsen and Patience (DAWS) COUWENHOVEN. They had at least 2 children. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Frances PUTMAN, married on this date in 1835 in Monroe County, Indiana to Alexander CLEVELAND. Frances was the daughter of James and Elizabeth (KENDRICK) PUTMAN, and the younger sister of my Mary PUTMAN. Frances was born circa 1805. I do not have dates of birth and death of Alexander. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 7th-great grandparents, James HODGKINS and Elizabeth EVANS, were married on this date in 1752 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was born circa 1737 in Pennsylvania. I do not have dates of birth or death for James. They had at least 6 children. Elizabeth died about 1814 in Pleasant Township, Clermont County, Ohio.
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Family Milestones: March 27th
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Mary Ann BEALS, was born on this date in 1859 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Mary Ann was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the younger sister of my Nathan Thomas BEALS. Mary Ann married February 27, 1884 to Joseph Edwin GILBERT, son of P.M. and Emily (________) GILBERT. Joseph was born December 30, 1862 in Kewanne, Illinois. They had 3 children and lived in Crawford County, Kansas and Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. I do not have dates of death for either Mary Ann or Joseph.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Catherine PETRY, married on this date in 1810 to George MILLER. Catherine was the daughter of George and Mary Catharina (KALTREIDER) PETRY, and the older sister of my Barbara PETRY. Catherine was born April 9, 1790 in York County, Pennsylvania. George was born March 30, 1786 in Mannheim Township, York County, Pennsylvania. They had 7 children. George died August 29, 1825 in York County, Pennsylvania. Catherine died August 9, 1881 in Preble County, Ohio.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Amos SUTTON, married on this date in 1817 in Greene County, Ohio to Sarah LIPPENCOTT. Amos was the son Cornelius and Elizabeth (APPLEGATE) SUTTON, and the younger brother of my Sarah SUTTON. Amos was born on October 17, 1789 in New Jersey. I do not have dates of birth and death for Sarah. They had 8 children. Amos died February 9, 1870 in Clarke County, Ohio.
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My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Catherine PETRY, married on this date in 1810 to George MILLER. Catherine was the daughter of George and Mary Catharina (KALTREIDER) PETRY, and the older sister of my Barbara PETRY. Catherine was born April 9, 1790 in York County, Pennsylvania. George was born March 30, 1786 in Mannheim Township, York County, Pennsylvania. They had 7 children. George died August 29, 1825 in York County, Pennsylvania. Catherine died August 9, 1881 in Preble County, Ohio.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Amos SUTTON, married on this date in 1817 in Greene County, Ohio to Sarah LIPPENCOTT. Amos was the son Cornelius and Elizabeth (APPLEGATE) SUTTON, and the younger brother of my Sarah SUTTON. Amos was born on October 17, 1789 in New Jersey. I do not have dates of birth and death for Sarah. They had 8 children. Amos died February 9, 1870 in Clarke County, Ohio.
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Sometimes an error isn't an error
One of the great things about RootsMagic is the ability to do a 'problem search' in my database. One of the bad things about the search is that my database seems to have too many errors. While some of them are from times when I've imported data from others, there are some that are there because I've created typos or just haven't been thorough in my research.
In trying to catch some of the errors, I ran the report to show those individuals in the database who died with an age greater than 100 years. The first individual listed was William Applegate, who showed at age 105 at death. I had his date of birth as circa 1733 in Burlington County, New Jersey and his death as circa 1838 in Corydon, Indiana. My sources for both of these loose dates were from "A history of Adams County, Ohio.." as below:
Granted, this may not be the best source, but it is a source nonetheless. Will have to continue to look into old William to see if he really was 105 years of age, but for now, will ignore this supposed error in my RootsMagic database.
William is not a blood relative, but his daughter, Catherine, married Robert WRIGHT, my maternal 6th-great granduncle. Apparently, the Wrights and the Applegates migrated together into the Brown County, Ohio area in the early 1800s. More to research.
Family Milestones: March 26th
My maternal 5th-great grandmother, Mary Ann NOSLER, was born on this date in 1803 in Virginia, or perhaps not. Another source has conflicting dates. Mary was the daughter of Conrad and Sarah (PAINS) NOSLER. She married circa 1820 in Anderson County, Tennessee to David CROCKETT, son of Alexander and Elizabeth (WATKINS) CROCKETT. David was born circa 1794 in Virginia. They had 8 children. David died August 1854 in Owen County, Indiana. Mary Ann died August 7, 1872 in Owen County, Indiana.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Margaret JACOBS, married on this date in 1863 in Wayne County, Ohio to Benjamin DREIBLEBEIS. Margaret was the daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger sister of my Susan JACOBS. Margaret was born February 11, 1839 in Congress Township, Wayne County, Ohio. I do not have dates of birth or death for Benjamin. Margaret died October 9, 1913. Nothing further is known at this time.
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My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Margaret JACOBS, married on this date in 1863 in Wayne County, Ohio to Benjamin DREIBLEBEIS. Margaret was the daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger sister of my Susan JACOBS. Margaret was born February 11, 1839 in Congress Township, Wayne County, Ohio. I do not have dates of birth or death for Benjamin. Margaret died October 9, 1913. Nothing further is known at this time.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Family Milestones: March 25th
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Preston WARDLAW, married on this date in 1831 in Brown County, Ohio to Nancy WISBY. Preston was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (NESBIT) WARDLAW, and the older brother of my Anna WARDLOW. Preston was born circa 1803 in Ohio. Nancy was born circa 1811 in Ohio. They had 3 children and lived in Brown County, Ohio. Nancy died sometime after the 1860 census. Preston died September 2, 1875 in Brown County, Ohio.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Maris MILLS, married on this date in 1809 to William LOCKE. Maris was the daughter of Aaron and Charity (MENDENHALL) MILLS, and the younger sister of my Henry MILLS. Maris' birth was recorded on 4th month, 7th day in 1784 at Deep River Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina. I do not have dates of birth or death for William. Maris died in 1858. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 7th-great grandfather, Jeremiah HAINES, was born on this date in 1713 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Jeremiah was the son of William and Sarah (PAINE) HAINES. Jeremiah married September 6, 1736 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Hannah BONNELL, daughter of Robert and Frances (GOODWIN) BONNELL. I do not know when Hannah was born. They raised 7 children in Burlington County, New Jersey. Hannah died August 15, 1754 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Jeremiah died October 30, 1774 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
My paternal 3rd-great grandmother, Rachel H. GARY, was born on this date in 1816 in Fairfield County, Ohio. Rachel married January 1, 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio to George J. HALEY. George was born December 14, 1814 in Basel, Switzerland. They had 10 children and lived in Fairfield, Morrow, Marion and Erie Counties, Ohio. George was a minister of the Evangelical Association. George died February 27, 1888 in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio. Rachel died November 25, 1897 in Erie County, Ohio. Both are buried in the Scotts Cemetery, Huron, Erie County, Ohio.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, William PUTMAN, was born on this date in 1813. William was the son of James and Elizabeth (KENDRICK) PUTMAN, and the younger brother of my Mary PUTMAN. William married April 5, 1831 in Monroe County, Indiana to Sarah HEAD. Sarah died 1864 in Linn County, Missouri. They had 10 children. William married February 28, 1865 to Rachel ______. Rachel was born circa 1813 and died 1881 in Linn County, Missouri. William died July 3, 1887 in Linn County, Missouri.
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My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Maris MILLS, married on this date in 1809 to William LOCKE. Maris was the daughter of Aaron and Charity (MENDENHALL) MILLS, and the younger sister of my Henry MILLS. Maris' birth was recorded on 4th month, 7th day in 1784 at Deep River Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina. I do not have dates of birth or death for William. Maris died in 1858. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 7th-great grandfather, Jeremiah HAINES, was born on this date in 1713 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Jeremiah was the son of William and Sarah (PAINE) HAINES. Jeremiah married September 6, 1736 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Hannah BONNELL, daughter of Robert and Frances (GOODWIN) BONNELL. I do not know when Hannah was born. They raised 7 children in Burlington County, New Jersey. Hannah died August 15, 1754 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Jeremiah died October 30, 1774 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
My paternal 3rd-great grandmother, Rachel H. GARY, was born on this date in 1816 in Fairfield County, Ohio. Rachel married January 1, 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio to George J. HALEY. George was born December 14, 1814 in Basel, Switzerland. They had 10 children and lived in Fairfield, Morrow, Marion and Erie Counties, Ohio. George was a minister of the Evangelical Association. George died February 27, 1888 in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio. Rachel died November 25, 1897 in Erie County, Ohio. Both are buried in the Scotts Cemetery, Huron, Erie County, Ohio.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, William PUTMAN, was born on this date in 1813. William was the son of James and Elizabeth (KENDRICK) PUTMAN, and the younger brother of my Mary PUTMAN. William married April 5, 1831 in Monroe County, Indiana to Sarah HEAD. Sarah died 1864 in Linn County, Missouri. They had 10 children. William married February 28, 1865 to Rachel ______. Rachel was born circa 1813 and died 1881 in Linn County, Missouri. William died July 3, 1887 in Linn County, Missouri.
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Albert Leroy Adams: World War I Draft Registration
Albert Leroy ADAMS was born February 13, 1882 in Mercer County, Ohio, the son of Jonathan and Mary Jane (RIDDLE) ADAMS. Mary Jane (RIDDLE) ADAMS later became the 3rd wife of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper CHEW. Albert was also the brother of Bertha ADAMS, who married Donavan R. CHEW, son of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline (WOOLSTON) CHEW. So even though he is not a blood relative, I have tried to keep track of him as part of the family picture.
Though hard to read, Albert was 36 years old at the time of this draft registration, a resident of North Liberty, St. Joseph County, Indiana. His occupation was that of a self-employed contractor. I am not quite able to make out the name of his closest living relative. Can you?
[Update: 3/4/12 - A reader contacted me and believes that the name of his nearest living relative is "Wife Mabel Adams". Believe this is correct.]
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Family Milestones: March 24th
My paternal great-grandfather, Eli Weldon HALEY, was born on this date in 1866 in Erie County, Ohio. Eli was the son of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY. Eli married July 21, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana to Cora Belle METZNER, daughter of John Adam and Clara (MOULTON) METZNER. Cora was born August 21, 1868 in Jay County, Indiana. Eli was a farmer in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana. They had 7 children. Cora died April 28, 1955 in Jay County, Indiana. Eli died June 14, 1957 in Jay County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Hannah MAXSON, was born on this date in 1806 in Clark County, Ohio. Hannah was the daughter of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Prudence MAXSON. Hannah married January 1, 1824 to Samuel LIPPENCOTT. Samuel was born April 22, 1803 in Pike Township, Clark County, Ohio, the son of Samuel and Amy (MAXSON) LIPPENCOTT. They raised 10 children in Logan County, Ohio. Samuel died November 16, 1859 in Logan County, Ohio. Hannah died in 1892.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Mary A. METZNER, was born on this date in 1862 in Jay County, Indiana. Mary was the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER. Mary married March 4, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana to Harvey A. HUEY. Harvey was born December 1866 in Indiana. He was a Baptist minister. They lived in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin, Noble County, Indiana and Genesee County, Michigan. Harvey died in 1947. Mary died in 1925.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Hannah MAXSON, was born on this date in 1806 in Clark County, Ohio. Hannah was the daughter of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Prudence MAXSON. Hannah married January 1, 1824 to Samuel LIPPENCOTT. Samuel was born April 22, 1803 in Pike Township, Clark County, Ohio, the son of Samuel and Amy (MAXSON) LIPPENCOTT. They raised 10 children in Logan County, Ohio. Samuel died November 16, 1859 in Logan County, Ohio. Hannah died in 1892.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Mary A. METZNER, was born on this date in 1862 in Jay County, Indiana. Mary was the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER. Mary married March 4, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana to Harvey A. HUEY. Harvey was born December 1866 in Indiana. He was a Baptist minister. They lived in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin, Noble County, Indiana and Genesee County, Michigan. Harvey died in 1947. Mary died in 1925.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Family Milestones: March 23rd
My paternal 3rd-great grandparents, David SHERRICK and Susan JACOBS, were married on this date in 1843 in Wayne County, Ohio. David was born October 18, 1823 in York County, Pennsylvania, the son of David and Eve (________) SHERRICK. Susan was born August 18, 1825 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS. They lived in Wayne, Medina and Ashland Counties, Ohio. They had 9 children. Susan died February 24, 1864 in Mifflin Township, Ashland County, Ohio. David died September 30, 1914 in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.
Tombstone Tuesday: Graves Family: Arthur, Carrie, Cledith & Sadie
My cousin, Sara Roselinni, was nice enough to provide these photographs of the tombstones of her grandparents and great-grandparents. Her grandfather, Dr. Cledith O. Graves (1897-1959) was the son of Arthur E. (1871-1920) and Carrie Mae (HALEY) GRAVES (1877-1956). These graves are in Midland, Michigan.
Carrie Mae (HALEY) GRAVES was the daughter of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY, and the younger sister of my paternal great-grandfather, Eli Weldon HALEY.
Arthur E. GRAVES was born August 1871 in Indiana. He married Carrie Mae HALEY on February 23, 1895 in Jay County, Indiana. In the 1900 census, they were living in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana. In the 1910 census, they were living in the 2nd ward of Midland, Midland County, Michigan. In the 1920 census, they were living in the 3rd ward of Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. Arthur was a carpenter. He died in 1920. Carrie died in 1956.
Cledith O. GRAVES was born November 1897 in Indiana. He married Sadie F. BELITZ. Sadie was born in 1897. Cledith was a doctor. He died 1959 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Sadie died in 1989 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
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Tombstone Tuesday: Josiah & Sarah Smith
This SMITH family tombstone in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana is near the tombstone of my SMITH relatives, but I do not know yet if there is a connection. I went ahead and photographed it just in case it turns out that we are related.
Source: Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), Smith family marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 26 March 2009.
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Monday, March 22, 2010
Family Milestones: March 22nd
My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth WRIGHT, was baptized on this date in 1761 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Elizabeth was the daughter of Deacon John and Hannah (FESSENDEN) WRIGHT, and the younger sister of my John WRIGHT. Elizabeth married a Dr. ________ SHIELD. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, William Haines WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1802 in Burlington County, New Jersey. William was the son of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON, and the younger brother of my Rachel WOOLSTON. William married circa 1830 to Mary Boulton DOBBINS, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (SCROGGY) DOBBINS. Mary was born September 2, 1816. They had 9 children. Mary died April 27, 1890 in Vincentown, Burlington County, New Jersey. William died September 21, 1891 in Ocean Grove, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, William Haines WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1802 in Burlington County, New Jersey. William was the son of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON, and the younger brother of my Rachel WOOLSTON. William married circa 1830 to Mary Boulton DOBBINS, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (SCROGGY) DOBBINS. Mary was born September 2, 1816. They had 9 children. Mary died April 27, 1890 in Vincentown, Burlington County, New Jersey. William died September 21, 1891 in Ocean Grove, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Hagaman Resource
I was contacted by James LaLone who let me know about a resource for those researching the Hagaman family and other spellings. The website focuses on all brances and spellings of the Dutch surname: Hagaman, Hage(r)man, Hege(r)man, etc.
In my database, I have just a few Hagamans, etc.
Charles Sherman HAGAMAN born November 16, 1844 Rochester, Monroe County, New York. He married February 1868 in Alexandria, Ohio to Lydia MOULTON, daughter of Albert and Emeline (PHILBRICK) MOULTON. Lydia was born January 1849 in Illinois. They lived their lives in Livingston County, Missouri, where Charles was a farmer. Charles was a Civil War veteran of the 18th New York Infantry. Charles died in 1925. Lydia died October 17, 1916 in Chillicothe Township, Livingston County, Missouri. Both are buried in the Edgewood Cemetery. Lydia was a sister to my ancestress, Clara MOULTON.
Also, the wife of my ancestor, James GROENENDYKE (1770-1836) is sometimes listed as Johannah HAGERMAN, although I believe her surname should be ANTONIDES. Interestingly, they did have a son names Thomas Hagerman GROENNEDYKE, so there may be a family connection.
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In my database, I have just a few Hagamans, etc.
Charles Sherman HAGAMAN born November 16, 1844 Rochester, Monroe County, New York. He married February 1868 in Alexandria, Ohio to Lydia MOULTON, daughter of Albert and Emeline (PHILBRICK) MOULTON. Lydia was born January 1849 in Illinois. They lived their lives in Livingston County, Missouri, where Charles was a farmer. Charles was a Civil War veteran of the 18th New York Infantry. Charles died in 1925. Lydia died October 17, 1916 in Chillicothe Township, Livingston County, Missouri. Both are buried in the Edgewood Cemetery. Lydia was a sister to my ancestress, Clara MOULTON.
Also, the wife of my ancestor, James GROENENDYKE (1770-1836) is sometimes listed as Johannah HAGERMAN, although I believe her surname should be ANTONIDES. Interestingly, they did have a son names Thomas Hagerman GROENNEDYKE, so there may be a family connection.
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Family Milestones: March 21st
My maternal 6th-great grandparents, Alexander CROCKETT and Elizabeth WATKINS, were married on this date in 1793 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Alexander was the son of David and Elizabeth (________) CROCKETT. Elizabeth was the daughter of David and Hannah (________) WATKINS. Alexander was born circa 1760, probably in Virginia. Elizabeth was born 1775 in Pennsylvania. They had 11 children. Alexander died September 15, 1816 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Elizabeth died after 1855, probably in Newton County, Missouri.
My maternal 7th-great grandparents, Mordecai MENDENHALL and Charity BEESON, were married on this date in 1735 at the Leacock Monthly Meeting, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Mordecai was the son of John and Susannah (PIERSON) MENDENHALL. Charity was the daughter of Richard and Charity (GRUBB) BEESON. Mordecai was born circa 1713 in Pennsylvania, probably Lancaster County. Charity was born cira 1715 in Pennsylvania, probably Chester County. They members of the Society of Friends. They had 10 children. Mordecai died 1803, 11th month, 3rd day in Guilford County, North Carolina. Charity died 1809, 9th month, 20th day in Guilford County, North Carolina.
My paternal 4th-great grandfather, Jacob LEMASTERS, was born on this date in 1770 in Pennsylvania. Jacob married circa 1794 to Hannah ________. Hannah was born September 30, 1778 in Pennsylvania or Maryland. They had 8 children. Jacob was a farmer in Mason County, Virginia and moved to Champaign County, Ohio after the War of 1812, eventually settling in Shelby County, Ohio. Hannah died June 16, 1849 in Shelby County, Ohio. Jacob died September 21, 1852 in Shelby County, Ohio.
My maternal 7th-great grandparents, Mordecai MENDENHALL and Charity BEESON, were married on this date in 1735 at the Leacock Monthly Meeting, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Mordecai was the son of John and Susannah (PIERSON) MENDENHALL. Charity was the daughter of Richard and Charity (GRUBB) BEESON. Mordecai was born circa 1713 in Pennsylvania, probably Lancaster County. Charity was born cira 1715 in Pennsylvania, probably Chester County. They members of the Society of Friends. They had 10 children. Mordecai died 1803, 11th month, 3rd day in Guilford County, North Carolina. Charity died 1809, 9th month, 20th day in Guilford County, North Carolina.
My paternal 4th-great grandfather, Jacob LEMASTERS, was born on this date in 1770 in Pennsylvania. Jacob married circa 1794 to Hannah ________. Hannah was born September 30, 1778 in Pennsylvania or Maryland. They had 8 children. Jacob was a farmer in Mason County, Virginia and moved to Champaign County, Ohio after the War of 1812, eventually settling in Shelby County, Ohio. Hannah died June 16, 1849 in Shelby County, Ohio. Jacob died September 21, 1852 in Shelby County, Ohio.
Sentimental Sunday: Memories of Virgil Lee Wright (1894-1972)
Virgil Lee Wright (1894-1972) was my maternal great-grandfather. While I don't have any memories of him to share, my cousin Charlie High shared some of the following tidbits:
"Virgil hid his Salem cigarettes in my cattles' corn born bin. He was always at the fairs when I showed my cattle and he came and visited me in El Paso, Texas while I was in AIT training in the Army. Bob and Barbara Webster brought him down there."
Another tidbit was relied by Charlie "a guy at the feed barn named Ernie Rector said his family was in a thrashing ring with Virgil and many locals such as Blackledge, Goldie Freese and many more, John and Mike Wright, etc." I had no idea what a thrashing ring was, until I looked it up on Google and found this book:
Charlie also told me that he named his first steer after Virgil, called him "Virg".
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Saturday, March 20, 2010
Family Milestones: March 20th
My maternal 6th-great grandfather, Nicholas GROENENDYKE, was born on this date in 1749 in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey, the son of Johannes and Sarah Ann (LAKE) GROENENDYKE. Johannes was married twice, to Violette STORY and Catherine KIPLE. I do not know which is the mother of my ancestor, James. Nicholas died February 1808. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Susannah YOUNG, was born on this date in 1818. Susannah was the daughter of Phillip and Nancy Ann (McLANE) YOUNG, and the younger sister of my Nancy YOUNG. Susannah married February 1835 to William REED. I do not have dates of birth or death for William. Susannah died February 17, 1878. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Susannah YOUNG, was born on this date in 1818. Susannah was the daughter of Phillip and Nancy Ann (McLANE) YOUNG, and the younger sister of my Nancy YOUNG. Susannah married February 1835 to William REED. I do not have dates of birth or death for William. Susannah died February 17, 1878. Nothing further is known at this time.
Surname Saturday: Dunaway
The DUNAWAY surname is in Eileen's paternal line. The origins of the surname are as yet unknown.
Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 23: Ellen DUNAWAY (c1863- ). Ellen was born circa 1863 in Kentucky, according to the 1870 census of Graves County. She married George Washington CARTER sometime before 1879, when daughter Emma was born. Emma listed her parents names on her marriage license in 1896. Ellen (DUNAWAY) CARTER may be the Lou Ellen CARTER in the 1880 census of Gibson County, Tennessee.
Ahnentafel # 46: David C. DUNAWAY (1833- ). David was born September 1833 in Kentucky. He married August 15, 1857 to Margaret Emley PRINCE. Margaret was born circa 1835 in Kentucky. They were enumerated in the 1870 census in Graves County, Kentucky and 1900 in Marshall County, Kentucky, where David was a farmer. They may be in the 1880 census of Gibson County, Tennessee. They had at least 2 children.
Ahnentafel # 92: Benjamin Evans DUNAWAY (c1802-1858). Benjamin was born circa 1802 in Clark County, Kentucky. He married November 22, 1832 in Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois to Martha Hogg MIZE (1809-1842). Martha was born October 13, 1809 in Kentucky. She died 1842 in Illinois. They had 6 children. Benjamin married secondly to Mary M. ________ (c1813- ), and had 2 children. They were living in Pike County, Illinois in 1850.
Ahnentafel # 184: Benjamin DUNAWAY married Sarah EVANS. Nothing further known.
This is a relatively new line for me to start researching, and there are many holes to fill in.
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Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 23: Ellen DUNAWAY (c1863- ). Ellen was born circa 1863 in Kentucky, according to the 1870 census of Graves County. She married George Washington CARTER sometime before 1879, when daughter Emma was born. Emma listed her parents names on her marriage license in 1896. Ellen (DUNAWAY) CARTER may be the Lou Ellen CARTER in the 1880 census of Gibson County, Tennessee.
Ahnentafel # 46: David C. DUNAWAY (1833- ). David was born September 1833 in Kentucky. He married August 15, 1857 to Margaret Emley PRINCE. Margaret was born circa 1835 in Kentucky. They were enumerated in the 1870 census in Graves County, Kentucky and 1900 in Marshall County, Kentucky, where David was a farmer. They may be in the 1880 census of Gibson County, Tennessee. They had at least 2 children.
Ahnentafel # 92: Benjamin Evans DUNAWAY (c1802-1858). Benjamin was born circa 1802 in Clark County, Kentucky. He married November 22, 1832 in Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois to Martha Hogg MIZE (1809-1842). Martha was born October 13, 1809 in Kentucky. She died 1842 in Illinois. They had 6 children. Benjamin married secondly to Mary M. ________ (c1813- ), and had 2 children. They were living in Pike County, Illinois in 1850.
Ahnentafel # 184: Benjamin DUNAWAY married Sarah EVANS. Nothing further known.
This is a relatively new line for me to start researching, and there are many holes to fill in.
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With A Little Help From My Friends
Thanks to the encouragement of my friends Earline from Ancestral Notes and Apple from Apple's Tree, I've added a GEDCOM to my user ID at Ancestry.com. Hopefully others who may be researching my lines will find the information useful, and I can make even more connections.
I decided to use a GEDCOM that includes not only my daughter's ancestry, but my stepdaughters' as well. Hopefully, that will generate more 'hits' of potential new information and collaboration with other researchers. This tree contains more 'sourced' information than the tree I have at World Connect, which contains the whole database.
I haven't added any photographs to this tree yet, although I may in the future. As I understand it, if I upload a replacement GEDCOM, I will lose the attached information previously added.
As my genea-blogging friends pointed out, you can never have too many places to share your tree and make connections.
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I decided to use a GEDCOM that includes not only my daughter's ancestry, but my stepdaughters' as well. Hopefully, that will generate more 'hits' of potential new information and collaboration with other researchers. This tree contains more 'sourced' information than the tree I have at World Connect, which contains the whole database.
I haven't added any photographs to this tree yet, although I may in the future. As I understand it, if I upload a replacement GEDCOM, I will lose the attached information previously added.
As my genea-blogging friends pointed out, you can never have too many places to share your tree and make connections.
© 2010, copyright Travis J. LeMaster http://tjlgenes.blogspot.com
Friday, March 19, 2010
Grandpa Lambertson's Accident: September 10, 1917
My maternal 3rd-great grandfather's obituary from March of 1918 stated that he had suffered injuries in an automobile accident the previous September. I managed to search the local paper the other day and found an article about Carey W. LAMBERTSON and the accident he was involved with. Turns out it was not an automobile accident, but a wagon incident that nearly killed him.
At the time of this incident, Carey would have been 70 years old. I'm sure that this was a painful injury. I checked the following couple of days in September, but did not find any other articles that mentioned this incident.
© 2010, copyright Travis J. LeMaster
FELL OFF BRIDGE
Horse, Wagons and Driver in Serious Accident Today.
Carel [sic] Lambertson suffered painful, and possibly internal injuries, and a horse driven by him was so injured that it will die when the animal became unmanagable this morning and backed off the North F and Anderson street bridge. Mr. Lambertson was driving a spring wagon at the time and before he could save himself he had been thrown down into the creek bottom and narrowly escaped being crushed by the wagon and horse which followed. A piece of timber from the wagon struck the horse, entering the body and so injuring one lung that it is not believed the animal can live. Mr. Lambertson was removed to his home where he is reported resting as well as could be expected this afternoon.
Source: Elwood, Indiana Call-Leader, September 10, 1917, page 1----
At the time of this incident, Carey would have been 70 years old. I'm sure that this was a painful injury. I checked the following couple of days in September, but did not find any other articles that mentioned this incident.
© 2010, copyright Travis J. LeMaster
Family Milestones: March 19th
My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, Samuel S. LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1897 in Tipton County, Indiana to Ida M. STONE. Samuel was the son of Carey W. and Clara E. (COOK) LAMBERTSON, and the younger brother of my Charles LAMBERTSON. Samuel was born January 11, 1875 in Preble County, Ohio. Ida was born in 1878 in Franklin County, Indiana, the daughter of William and Alice (SEALS) STONE. They had one child that died before the 1900 census, when they were living in Hamilton County, Indiana. Ida died June 19, 1900 in Hamilton County, Indiana. Samuel died October 15, 1911 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Samuel is buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal great aunt, Dorothy Dot LeMASTER, was born on this date in 1900 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. Dorothy was the daughter of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older sister of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. Dorothy married July 21, 1921 to Charles Glendon HUNT. Charles was born July 13, 1900 in Albright, Indiana, the son of William Allen and Mary Leota (WEBER) HUNT. They lived in Richmond, Indiana and had 3 children. Dorothy married secondly on February 8, 1962 to Glen LOCK. Charles died February 11, 1956 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. Dorothy died October 1984 in Centerville, Wayne County, Indiana.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Robert WRIGHT, was baptized on this date in 1758 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Robert was the son of Deacon John and Hannah (FESSENDEN) WRIGHT, and the younger brother of my John WRIGHT. Robert married circa 1780 to Catherine APPLEGATE. Catherine was born circa 1762 in New Jersey, the daughter of William and Sarah Catherine (WIGGINS) APPLEGATE. Robert served in the Revolutionary War. He was a farmer in Clermont and Brown Counties, Ohio. They had 9 children. Catherine died before March 12, 1839 in Brown County, Ohio. Robert died before April 21, 1840 in Brown County, Ohio.
My paternal great aunt, Dorothy Dot LeMASTER, was born on this date in 1900 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. Dorothy was the daughter of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older sister of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. Dorothy married July 21, 1921 to Charles Glendon HUNT. Charles was born July 13, 1900 in Albright, Indiana, the son of William Allen and Mary Leota (WEBER) HUNT. They lived in Richmond, Indiana and had 3 children. Dorothy married secondly on February 8, 1962 to Glen LOCK. Charles died February 11, 1956 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. Dorothy died October 1984 in Centerville, Wayne County, Indiana.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Robert WRIGHT, was baptized on this date in 1758 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Robert was the son of Deacon John and Hannah (FESSENDEN) WRIGHT, and the younger brother of my John WRIGHT. Robert married circa 1780 to Catherine APPLEGATE. Catherine was born circa 1762 in New Jersey, the daughter of William and Sarah Catherine (WIGGINS) APPLEGATE. Robert served in the Revolutionary War. He was a farmer in Clermont and Brown Counties, Ohio. They had 9 children. Catherine died before March 12, 1839 in Brown County, Ohio. Robert died before April 21, 1840 in Brown County, Ohio.
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