One Obituary Not Conclusive Enough

It seems like forever since I discovered the obituary for Nathan Thomas BEALS in the Noblesville, Indiana Daily Ledger.  

Now even though the obituary did state word was received from Leola, Arkansas he had died, the obituary didn't exactly state  he died in Leola.  A search of the Arkansas Death Index from Ancestry.com didn't locate him either, so all I really have is a date of death.  

One obituary record on this side of the country is simply not conclusive enough.

Today I finally sent out a letter to the Grant County Library in Sheridan, Arkansas, hoping that they might have a local obituary for Nathan that might shed more light on exactly where and how he died.

I also need to do more local research in Hamilton County, Indiana to find out what he was doing before he moved to Arkansas. 

The search continues....

 

Sentimental Sunday: Clemon Beals Lambertson

 

Clemon & Helen (Duncan) Lambertson, circa 1960

Clemon Beals Lambertson (1898-1994) was my maternal great-grandfather.  I only have a couple of memories of him, but the following tidbits came from an interview with my mother:

Mom always remembered him being married to his second wife, Helen, as mom's grandmother, June, had died when mom was 4 years old.

Clemon apparently didn't like coffee, and was quoted as saying "nothing that black could be good for you".  

Clemon was a painter, and painted the inside of his house one year, and the outside the next.

Clemon didn't have his first cavity until he was well into his 80s.

Another expression of his was "you made your bed, now lie in it".

When my grandmother was sick with cancer, he told me mom "your kids aren't supposed to die before you do". 

Family Milestones: March 7th

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Emma BEALS, was born on this date in 1851 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Emma was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan T. BEALS.  Emma married February 23, 1872 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Calvin STURDEVANT.  Calvin was born May 1851 in Indiana, the son of Henry Washington and Mary (BRAY) STURDEVANT.  They lived in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Calvin was County Auditor of Hamilton County. They had 3 children.  Calvin died February 3, 1914 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Emma died December 17, 1927 in Hamilton County, Indiana.

My paternal 5th-great grandmother, Sally JEWETT, was born on this date in 1749 in Hollis, Province of New Hampshire.  Sally was the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (________) JEWETT.  Sally married Deacon John PHILBRICK on December 6, 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.  They lived in Weare, New Hampshire and had 8 children.   John died July 31, 1840 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.  I do not know when or where Sally died.

My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Lucinda PUTMAN, married on this date in 1827 in Monroe County, Indiana to Joseph HOUSTON.  Lucinda was the daughter of James and Elizabeth (KENDRICK) PUTMAN, and the younger sister of my Mary PUTMAN.  Nothing further is known at this time.

 

Family Milestones: March 6th

My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Charles Morton POE, married on this date in Norton, Norton County, Kansas to Minnie Elizabeth SHIMEALL.  Charles was born April 4, 1866 in Morgan County, Indiana, the son of Isaac S. and Hannah (MILLS) POE, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth Caroline POE.  Minnie was born April 18, 1872 in Hopkinton, Delaware County, Iowa, the daughter of Clark Floyd and Salinda Madelien (NEWCOMB) SHIMEALL.  They had 1 daughter and resided in Phillips County, Kansas.  They later divorced.  Minnie died February 5, 1950 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.  Charles died sometime after the 1920 census.

My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Mosher MAXSON, was born on this date in 1730 in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Mosher was the son of Joseph and Bethiah (MAXSON) MAXSON, and the older brother of my Ephraim MAXSON.  Mosher married before 1758 to Tacy ________.  They had at least 3 children.  Mosher died December 24, 1787 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Sarah Tira CROCKETT, was born on this date in 1821 in Tennessee.  Sarah was the daughter of David and Mary Ann (NOSLER) CROCKETT, and the older sister of my Mary Ann CROCKETT.  Sarah married September 9, 1839 in Owen County, Indiana to Peter F. LIVINGSTON.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Peter.  Sarah died March 11, 1882 in Owen County, Indiana.

 

First Thoughts: Who Do You Think You Are?

I loved the first episode of the American "Who Do You Think You Are?" showing how Sarah Jessica Parker discovered her family's connection to America's past.  

The show differed from "Faces of America" on PBS in that it showed the actual research, and SJP was involved in the process from beginning to end, even sharing the discoveries with her mother.  Having her visit the NEGHS was great, and watching her pour over the records about her Salem witch ancestor was priceless.  Makes me want to dig into my Salem ancestors, one of whom I know was an accuser, to see what information remains to be uncovered.

I could relate to the story about the Gold Rush disappearance, as one of my ancestors went west and didn't come back.  In fact, he was in El Dorado County, CA just like her ancestor.  How neat it must have been to be able to walk where her ancestor mined all those years ago.

Will the non-genealogists be into the show?  I don't know.  My wife seemed interested, but then she knows how crazy I am about the subject.  We also enjoyed "Faces of America" together.

My only concern with the show is that folks who aren't into genealogy will think that only the 'celebrities' have interesting genealogy.  Everyone's story deserves to be told, and whether recent or long-time ago immigrant the stories should be explored. 

Anything that can get others interested in genealogy and at the same time show them that not everything is on the internet is a good thing.

Family Milestones: March 5th

My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Martha WARDLAW, married on this date in 1816 to Benjamin KIMBALL, as her second husband.  Martha was born October 19, 1776 in Augusta County, Virginia, the daughter of Robert and Janet (DOWNEY) WARDLAW, and the younger sister of my Samuel WARDLAW.  Benjamin was born in Hopkinton, New Hampshire.  They had 1 son.  Martha died February 3, 1855 in Brown County, Ohio.

My maternal great-granduncle, Chester Arthur "Mike" WRIGHT, married on this date in 1920 in Madison County, Indiana to Erma Violet HAYES.  Mike was born October 18, 1896 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana, the son of John William and Ellen (KING) WRIGHT, the younger brother of my Virgil Lee WRIGHT.  Erma was born May 9, 1902 near Frankton, Madison County, Indiana, the daughter of John and Cora (REASON) HAYES.  They had 1 daughter, and later divorced.  Erma died November 1, 1949 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Mike died June 20, 1955 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.  He is buried in the Park View Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.

 

Family Milestones: March 4th

My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Mary A. METZNER, married on this date in 1888 in Jay County, Indiana to Harvey A. HUEY.  Mary was born March 24, 1862 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER.  Harvey was born December 1866 in Indiana.  Harvey was a Baptist minister, and they lived in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin, Noble County, Indiana and Genesee County, Michigan.  Harvey died in 1947.  Mary died in 1925.  Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.

My maternal 2nd-great grandfather, William Francis PIERCE, married on this date in 1909 in Madison County, Indiana to Vida MADDOX, his second wife.  William was born July 10, 1865 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana the son of Edmund G. and Catherine (GROENENDYKE) PIERCE.  Vida was born October 6, 1886 in Owingsville, Bath County, Kentucky, the daughter of Charles W. and Sarah (POWELL) MADDOX.  They raised 7 children in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Vida died November 19, 1968 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.  William died September 21, 1950 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.

My paternal great granduncle, Andrew Frank HALEY, was born on this date in 1864 in Ashland County, Ohio.  Andrew was the son of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY, and the older brother of my Eli Weldon HALEY.  Andrew married November 3, 1887 in Jay County, Indiana to Emma C. LEONHARD.  Emma was born February 8, 1865 in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of John P. and Christina (________) LEONHARD.  They had 2 children and resided in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.  I do not have their dates of death.

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Ephraim JACOBS, was born on this date in 1802 in Fleming County, Kentucky.  Ephraim was the son of William and Sibell (LITTELL) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my James Thomas JACOBS.  Ephraim married October 7, 1824 in Brown County, Ohio to Elizabeth REEVES.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Elizabeth.  Ephraim died September 20, 1888 in Adams County, Ohio.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Harriet N. MOULTON, was born on this date in 1827 in Rutland County, Vermont.  Harriett was the daughter of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger sister of my Albert MOULTON.  Nothing further is known at this time.

 

Rachel H. (Gary) Haley (1816-1897)

Rachel H. (GARY) HALEY (1816-1897) was my paternal 3rd-great grandmother.  The origins of this GARY line have not been determined, although a county history stated that her father was from Ireland.

The following facts about Rachel's life are known:

• Birth: She was born March 25, 1816 in Fairfield County, Ohio. The "Biographical and Historical Record of Jay County, Indiana" (1887) states that her father was from Ireland.
• Marriage: She married George J. HALEY on January 1, 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio.
• Census: 1860 - She appears in the George HALEY household of Claridon Township, Marion County, Ohio
• Census: 1870 - She appears in the George HALEY household of Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio
• Death: She died November 25, 1897 in Erie County, Ohio.
• Burial: She is buried at the Scotts Cemetery, Huron, Erie County, Ohio

The following facts need further research and/or documentation to complete my research:

• Census: 1850 - Need to locate her in the 1850 census, she should be in the George HALEY family of Marion County, Ohio
• Census: 1880 - Need to locate her in the 1880 census, she should be in the George HALEY family of Erie County, Ohio
• Death: Need to obtain a copy of her death certificate from local or state offices
• Obituary: Need to locate a copy of her obituary in the local newspaper.

Ancestry of Rachel H. (GARY) HALEY (1816-1897), Ahnentafel # 41 in my ancestry:

Ahnentafel # 82: ________ GARY, said to be from Ireland.

Related blog posts:

• Tombstone Tuesday: George J. and Rachel H. (Gary) Haley 

 

Family Milestones: March 3rd

My paternal 4th-great granduncle, George KALTREIDER, was born on this date in 1775.  George was the son of Duvald and Elizabeth Catherine [________] KALTREIDER, and the younger brother of my Maria Catharina KALTREIDER.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Samuel W. CHEW, was born on this date in 1852.  Samuel was the son of Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the younger brother of my Mary Keziah CHEW.  Samuel died March 4, 1852, living only 1 day.

My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Susannah KIMMER, was born on this date in 1791.  Susannah was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth KIMMER.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Susannah PETRY, was born on this date in 1807 in York, York County, Pennsylvania.  Susannah was the daughter of George and Maria Catharina (KALTREIDER) PETRY, and the younger sister of my Barbara PETRY.  Susannah married Benjamin STUMP.  Susannah died August 19, 1877 in Preble County, Ohio.

My paternal great-granduncle, Wesley F. METZNER, was born on this date in 1872 in Wayne Township, Jay County, Indiana.  Wesley was the son of John Adam and Clara (MOULTON) METZNER, and the younger brother of my Cora Belle METZNER.  Wesley married October 20, 1898 in Jay County, Indiana to Elnora M. AXE.  Elnora was born September 14, 1878 in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (KIMBALL) AXE.  They had 2 children.  Wesley died November 5, 1953 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  Both are buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.

 

Wordless Wednesday: Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana

 

 

Farming in North Dakota : Bert S. Lambertson

A brief mention in the social notes of the April 5, 1912 Tipton, Indiana tribune gave me the clue:

"Bert Lambertson and wife from North Dakota are here visiting his sister, Mrs. Lola Whisler and family.  Mr. and Mrs. Lambertson have not been back to Indiana since they moved to North Dakota which has been about five years ago.  Mr. Lambertson's parents live here in Elwood, and he has a sister at Cicero and they will visit them while here.  It is said they are thinking of remaining in Indiana."

Bert Sigler Lambertson was my maternal 2nd-great granduncle.  He was born August 29, 1886 in Tipton County, Indiana, the son of Carey W. and Clara (COOK) LAMBERTSON.  Bert had married January 4, 1908 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Marie WILLIAMS, daughter of George B. and Louise (________) WILLIAMS.  I had not located Bert in the 1910 census in Indiana, and it wasn't until this article was found that I knew where to search.

 

Source: Ancestry.com 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, Utah, USA

I'm not sure who gave the census taker the information on this family, but even though it full of errors, I'm sure that I've found the right family.  Bert and his wife were living with her parents in 1910 in Haven, Foster County, North Dakota.

Bert is enumerated as "B. Samuel LAMBERTSON" in the George WILLIAMS household.  The relationship to the head of household has been smudged out, but appears to be 'son in law'.  He is a white male, aged 23 years old, married for 2 years with one child living (this should only be filled out for females).  Apprarently the census taker was having trouble with this household, for the sex column was marked both 'male' and 'female' for more than one member of the household.  This 'B. Samuel LAMBERTSON' was born in Indiana, with both parents born in Ohio, spoke English, could read and write and was engaged in farming.  

Right above 'B. Samuel LAMBERTSON' in the George WILLIAMS household, is Marie WILLIAMS, daughter, listed under her maiden name.  She is also shown as a white female, age 23, married for 2 years, mother of 1 child who is still living. Marie was born in Indiana as were both of her parents.  She could speak English but could not read or write.

George WILLIAMS, the head of household, was a 47-year old white male, born in Indiana.  Both of his parents were born in Indiana, and he was engaged in farming.  He could speak English and read and write.  His wife, listed as 'Louie WILLIAMS' was also 47 years old, married for 25 years, mother of 4 children; 3 of whom were living.  She was born in Indiana, as was her father; her mother was born in North Carolina. She could speak English and read and write.

Even though the census enumerator has him listed as "B. Samuel LAMBERTSON", I'm convinced that I've found Bert in the 1910 census, living with his in-laws.  Samuel was the name of Bert's older brother, and you have to wonder who gave the information.  One mystery is that Bert and Marie's 1 1/2 year old son, Frank, is not listed with the family.  Perhaps he was with other relatives, or he was missed.  The number of strike throughs on this census sheet and the errors therein make me wonder how accurate it was.

Family Milestones: March 2nd

My maternal 6th-great grandparents, Anthony RAINS and Nancy GRAHAM, were married on this date in 1787 in Randolph County, North Carolina.  Anthony was born October 13, 1757 in Caroline County, Virginia.  Nancy was born July 10, 1760, the daughter of Richard and Asenath [________] GRAHAM.  They had 9 children.  Anthony was a Revolutionary War veteran.  Anthony died March 25, 1837 in Randolph County, North Carolina.

My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, George Washington KING, was married on this date in 1845 in Madison County, Indiana to Elizabeth HOWARD.  George was born February 6, 1823 in Hamilton County, Ohio, the son of William and Sarah (SULLIVAN) KING.  Elizabeth was born July 18, 1825 in North Carolina.  They lived in Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana and had 13 children.  Elizabeth died November 15, 1902.  George died August 10, 1892.  Both are buried in the Sigler Cemetery, Frankton, Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana.

My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, John Vorhees LAMBERTSON, was married on this date in 1902 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio to Margaret Jane DEMONET.  John was born August 17, 1833 in Belvidere, Warren County, New Jersey, the son of John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON.  He was previously married to Hannah HUDSON and Annie E. OLIVER.  Margaret was born October 25, 1853 in Butler County, Ohio.  John was a veteran of the Civil War, serving as 2nd Lt. of Company F, 131st Ohio Infantry.  John died August 30, 1914 in Farmersville, Montgomery County, Ohio.  Margaret died in 1930.  Both are buried in the municipal cemetery in Farmersville, Montgomery County, Ohio.

My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Amy BEALS, was married on this date in 1820 in Highland County, Ohio to Joseph THOMPSON.  Amy was born in 1797 4th month, 24th day in Grayson County, Virginia, the daughter of John and Mary (CARTER) BEALS.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Joseph.  They had 6 children.  Amy died in 1892, 12th month, 4th day in Hardin County, Iowa.

My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Hannah MOULTON, was born on this date in 1783, probably in Rutland County, Vermont.  Hannah was the daughter of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the older sister of my Selah MOULTON.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 5th-great granduncle, John George Peter KALTREIDER, was born on this date in 1747.  John was the son of George and Anna Ursula (HOLTZBAUM) KALTREIDER, and the younger brother of my Duvald KALTREIDER.  Nothing further is known at this time.

Tombstone Tuesday: Lawrence Delbert and Minerva Prudence (Wehrly) Jackson

 

Lawrence Delbert and Minerva Prudence (WEHRLY) JACKSON are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.  Minerva was my great grandaunt.

Lawrence was born November 14, 1865.  Minerva was born July 25, 1867 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY.  

Lawrence and Minerva were married on October 7, 1885.

Lawrence was a painter and mail carrier, living in Madison and Wayne Townships of Jay County, Indiana.

Lawrence died February 23, 1929 in Elkhart, St. Joseph County, Indiana.  Minerva died March 18, 1948 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Known children of Lawrence Delbert and Minerva Prudence (WEHRLY) JACKSON:

• Vernon Guy JACKSON (1886-1963); married Elizabeth I. SEISS
• William Donald JACKSON (1890-     )
• Arthur Franklin JACKSON (1892-      )
• ________ JACKSON (c.1894-      )
• Eva Osa JACKSON (1896-     )
• Oga Orilla JACKSON (1899-     )
• Willard Alvin JACKSON (c1902-    )
• Ellison Wehrly JACKSON (c1905-    )
• Lester Darwin JACKSON (c1911-     )

Source: Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), L. Delbert and M. Prudence Jackson marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 26 March 2009.

"Don't write this down!"

Today, while interviewing my mother over lunch,  she stated "don't write this down" and then proceeded to tell me a fascinating family story.  Of course, I just kept on writing, for someday she'll be gone and I don't want this story to pass into history.

It was a day like today, when the form was free-flowing and I allowed her to talk without interruption, that I obtained some of the most interesting tidbits about her mother's side of the family.  Now, I must go back and get the stories of her father's side as well.

I'm keeping my notes private for now, but may extract a bit or two for a future post.  I only wish I had been able to video the session for the full effect.  Perhaps some other time I will be able to do so.

Family Milestones: March 1st

My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Caroline H. METZNER, was born on this date in 1852 in Jay County, Indiana.  Caroline was the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER.  Caroline married January 1, 1874 in Jay County, Indiana to James W. HUSTON.  James was born circa 1854 in Ohio.  They had at least one child.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Louisa HEATON, was born on this date in 1839 in Brown County, Ohio.  Louisa was the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the older sister of my Rebecca Ann HEATON.  Louisa married May 28, 1852 in Brown County, Ohio to Samuel WARDLOW.  Samuel was born November 6, 1831.  They moved to Schuyler County, Missouri.  Samuel died March 17, 1911.  Louisa died October 29, 1920 in Schuyler County, Missouri.

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Samuel NESBIT, was born on this date in 1781 in Virginia.  Samuel was the son of Samuel and Mary (BERRY) NESBIT, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth NESBIT.  Samuel married June 1, 1813 in Harrison County, Kentucky to Nancy THOMAS.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Nancy.  Samuel died September 1, 1866 in Stoutsville, Missouri.

My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Margaret PIERCE, was married on this date in 1903 in Madison County, Indiana to John W. JONES.  Margaret was born April 1873 in Madison County, Indiana, the daughter of Edmund G. and Catherine (GROENENDYKE) PIERCE.  John was born circa 1868 in Indiana.  They had 3 children and lived in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana, where John was a farmer.  Margaret died June 11, 1923 in Madison County, Indiana and is buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.

Matlida (Sherrick) Over photo

One of the benefits of posting my genealogy information on this blog has been making contact with others who are related and are willing to share information. After I posted about Matilda (Sherrick) Over, I was contacted by Paul Over, who sent me the following photograph.

Source: Over, Matilda (Sherrick), Photograph. ca. 1924. Digital image. Privately held by Paul Over.

This is a photograph of the wedding of Matilda's grandson, Leon Clair Over to Louise Haynes circa 1924.  Matilda is the lady on the right with a white kerchief tied in a bow around her neck.  She was Paul Over's great-great-grandmother.

Finds like these are what makes genealogy fun and relevant.  It also encourages me to continue posting what information I have so that others might find benefit.

Family Milestones: February 28th

My paternal granduncle, Clarence Harrison LeMASTER, was married on this date in 1911 in Jay County, Indiana to Ferry May BICKEL.  Clarence was the son of Luman Cooper and Barabara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older brother of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER.  Clarence was born June 14, 1888 in Ord, Valley County, Nebraska. Ferry was born August 27, 1891 in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Simon Francis and Mary E. (GILLETT) BICKEL.  They had 5 children.  Ferry died July 20, 1978 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.  Clarence died November 28, 1963 in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.

My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Anna PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1720 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire.  Anna was the daughter of Thomas and Abigail (________) PHILBRICK, and the younger sister of John PHILBRICK.  Anna married Ebenezer SHAW on November 19, 1738.  I do not have dates of birth and death for Ebenezer.  They had 3 children.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Charles YOUNG, was born on this date in 1789 in Berkeley County, Virginia.  Charles was the son of Charles and Catherine Elizabeth (KINT) YOUNG, and younger brother of my Phillip YOUNG.  Charles married March 1818 to Nancy SCOTHORN.  Nancy was born August 1, 1798 in Rockingham County, Virginia, the daughter of Lewis SCOTHORN.  They had 9 children in Sandusky County, Ohio.  Nancy died March 28, 1862 in Clear Lake, Steuben County, Indiana.  Charles died December 10, 1841 in Sandusky County, Ohio.

My paternal 4th-great granduncle, John MOULTON, was born on this date in 1789.  John was the son of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the older brother of my Selah MOULTON.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Nicholas H. SHAW, was born on this date in 1832 in Clarkshill, Fayette County, Indiana.  Nicholas was the son of William and Mary (HECK) SHAW, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth SHAW.  Nicholas married on August 10, 1862 in Iowa to Elizabeth YEAMON.  They had at least 1 child.  Nicholas died January 3, 1917 in Denver, Colorado.

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Peter J. SWAFFORD, was born on this date in 1805 in South Carolina.  Peter was the son of Jacob and Sarah (LARKIN) SWAFFORD, and the younger brother of my Larkin SWAFFORD.  Peter married Rebecca IGUO; married secondly to Tennessee Annie CORBET.  Peter died February 18, 1886 near Pikeville, Tennessee.

Alexandria-Monroe Twp. Historical Society Needs Volunteers

Received the latest newsletter of the Alexandria-Monroe Twp. Historical Society, and there is a call out for volunteers to reach their goal of opening the museum on Saturdays.  Currently, the museum is only open on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. or by appointment, and Saturday hours would allow more people to visit. Contact President Larry Maple at 724-3508 if you are interested.  I've already let him know that I would be willing to help.

One item of interest mentioned in the newsletter was that the Anderson Herald will be publishing stories in March regarding the murder of Police Chief Ellis and Patrolman Virgil Kirkman.  These murders occurred March 4, 1911.

If you haven't already visited, I would highly recommend you take the time to do so.  The society has quite a collection of memorabilia and photographs relating to the history of the town of Alexandria and Monroe Township. 


The society is located at 313 North Harrison Street, Alexandria, Indiana.

Family Milestones: February 27th

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Mary Ann BEALS, was married on this date in 1884 to Joseph E. GILBERT.  Mary was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the younger sister of my Nathan Thomas BEALS.  Mary was born March 27, 1859 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.  I do not have date of birth and death for Joseph.  They resided in Girrard, Crawford County, Kansas and Hennessey, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Sarah JACOBS, was married on this date in 1812 in Adams County, Ohio to Valentine SHELDON.  Sarah was the daughter of William and Sibell (LITTELL) JACOBS, and the younger sister of my James Thomas JACOBS.  I do not have dates of birth and death for Valentine.  Sarah died December 26, 1839 in Brown County, Ohio.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Sophia Polly MOULTON, was born on this date in 1823 in Rutland County, Vermont.  Sophia was the daughter of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger sister of my Albert MOULTON.  Sophia married April 1841 in Licking County, Ohio to Lorenzo SHERMAN.  Lorenzo was born circa 1811 in Vermont, the son of Shubael and Phebe (________) SHERMAN.  They had 8 children and resided in Jay County, Indiana.  Sophia died December 7, 1907 in Jay County, Indiana.

Will the 2010 census be genealogically relevant?

In 2082, when the 2010 U.S. census data is released to the general public, will it be greeted with excitement or will it be a 'ho-hum'?  Provided there still is a United States at that time, what will the researchers of tomorrow be hoping to find in the 2010 census that they cannot find elsewhere?

Will the 2010 U.S. census be genealogically relevant?

Although the census is a genealogist's treasure trove of information, with each one revealing clues about a ancestor's family, their neighbors and their community, will the information from this year's census get lost in the 'noise' of the multitude of other records available?

While the 1850 census was a landmark because it was the first to record the names of everyone in the household, and each successive census asked different questions that told the story of the household, will this year's census shed much light on our daily lives for our descendants?  I'm eager for the 1940 census to be released because of what it can tell me about my family just before the U.S. entered WWII, will my great-grandchildren be as interested to find out where I was in 2010?

The questions that will be asked on this year's form can be found here. While the answers will be information for future genealogists, will this be anything that cannot be found elsewhere?  In today's society, we have created so many paper and digital records that I believe it would be unlikely a researcher in 2082 will find a clue in the 2010 census that couldn't be found elsewhere.

I believe that genealogically, the census may have lost its importance to future researchers.  

That is not to say that it shouldn't be filled out, as it helps determine political representation.  There have always been those who have managed to avoid the census, and even today, there are those who are advocating that others do not fill it out.  Those concerned about privacy must be oblivious to the fact that we have at this time the most documented, regulated society we've ever had, and it would be a rare individual who cannot be found through online sources or public records.

As a genealogist, it almost sounds sacrilegious to even ask the question about the relevance of the census to the genealogy community.   What do you think?  Am I way off-base here?

Family Milestones: February 26th

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, John NOSLER, married on this date in 1830 in Owen County, Indiana to Mary PIRTLE.  John was the son of Conrad and Sarah (PAINS) NOSLER, and the older brother of my Mary Ann NOSLER.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Mary.  They had 3 children.  John died in 1836.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Michael GROENENDYKE, was married on this date in 1837 in Fayette County, Indiana to Anna HANKINS.  Michael was born May 25, 1815 in Dearborn County, Indiana, the son of James and Johannah (ANTONIDES) GROENENDYKE, and the older brother of my Elias GROENENDYKE.  Anna was born December 16, 1815 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (________) HANKINS.  They had 3 children.  Anna died April 10, 1898.  Michael died February 5, 1899.

My paternal 5th-great grandparents, Samuel WOOLSTON and Hannah HAINES were married on this date in 1795 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Samuel was born August 22, 1768 in Burlington County, New Jersey, the son of Samuel and Cyllania (WOOLSTON) WOOLSTON.  Hannah was born January 21, 1768 in Burlington County, New Jersey, the son of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES.  They had 10 children.  Samuel died November 3, 1813 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Hannah died February 7, 1813 in Burlington County, New Jersey.

My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Levi WARDLAW, was born on this date in 1805 in Ohio.  Levi was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (NESBIT) WARDLAW, and the older brother of my Anna WARDLOW.  Levi married on September 30, 1840 in Highland County, Ohio to Alba HALL.  Alba was born circa 1815 in Ohio.  They had 8 children.  Alba died December 26, 1891.  Levi died June 24, 1890 in Brown County, Ohio.

My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Mary LEMASTERS, was born on this date in 1849 in Shelby County, Ohio.  Mary was the daughter of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS, and the younger sister of my Luman Cooper LEMASTERS.  Mary married August 4, 1893 in Jay County, Indiana to John PETRY.  John was born May 27, 1860 in Jay County, Indiana, the son of Charles and Susannah (WEHRLY) PETRY.  They had 2 children.  John died February 16, 1942.  Mary died December 28, 1929 in Jay County, Indiana.

Family Milestones: February 25th

My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Curtis W. POE, was married on this date in 1894 in Norton, Norton County, Kansas to Lillian S. PHEBUS.  Curtis was born May 23, 1874 in Hamilton County, Indiana, the son of Isaac S. and Hannah (MILLS) POE.  Lillian was born August 1874 in Iowa.  They had 3 children.  Curtis was a harness maker in Norton County, Kansas and Boulder County, Colorado.  Lillian died July 10, 1959 in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado.  Curtis died February 14, 1952 in Boulder, Boulder County Colorado.  Both are buried in the Columbia Cemetery, Boulder, Colorado.

My paternal grandaunt, Mary Olive LeMASTER, was married on this date in 1935 to Virgil Thornton TAYLOR.  Mary was born October 13, 1909 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the younger sister of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER.  Virgil was born August 13, 1898 in Montgomery, Alabama, the son of Finis and Helen (HARRELL) TAYLOR.  They had at least 1 child.  Mary died July 20, 2002.

My maternal 4th-great granduncle, William Perry ALDERMAN, was married on this date in 1849 in Greenville, Bond County, Illinois to Elizabeth Ann LEE.  William was born circa 1815 in Illinois, the son of James and Martha (CANTELL) ALDERMAN, and the younger brother of my Richard ALDERMAN.  Elizabeth was born in 1834 in Jasper County, Illinois.  They had 6 children.  Elizabeth died March 4, 1879 in Greenville, Bond County, Illinois.  William died January 31, 1901 in Greenville, Bond County, Illinois.

 

Family Milestones: February 24th

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, James WARDLAW, was married on this date in 1814 in Clermont County, Ohio to Eleanor IRWIN.  James was born February 22, 1788 in Virginia, the son of Robert and Janet (DOWNEY) WARDLAW, and the younger brother of my Samuel WARDLAW.  I do not have dates of birth and death for Eleanor.  They had 5 children.  James died September 5, 1858.

My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Hur MILLS, was born on this date in 1755.  Hur was the son of Henry and Hannah (THORNBURG) MILLS, and the younger brother of my Aaron MILLS.  Nothing further is known at this time.

Family Milestones: February 23rd

My maternal great-grandaunt, Carrie Mae HALEY, married on this date in 1895 in Jay County, Indiana, to Arthur E. GRAVES.  Carrie was the daughter of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY, and the younger sister of my Eli Weldon HALEY.  Carrie was born January 4, 1877 in Seneca County, Ohio.  Arthur was born August 1871 in Indiana.  They had 1 son.  They lived in Midland and Oakland County, Michigan.  I do not have dates of death for either of them.

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Emma BEALS, married on this date in 1872 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Calvin STURDEVANT.  Emma was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan Thomas BEALS.  Emma was born March 7, 1851 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Calvin was born May 1851 in Indiana, the son of Henry Washington and Mary (BRAY) STURDEVANT.  They had 3 children in Hamilton County, Indiana.  Calvin was the County Auditor.  Calvin died February 3, 1914 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Emma died December 17, 1927 in Hamilton County, Indiana.  

My paternal 4th-great grandparents, Jesse MAXSON and Sarah SUTTON, were married on this date in 1797 in Harrison County, Virginia.  Jesse was born October 8, 1772 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey, the son of Ephraim and Elisabeth (DAVIS) MAXSON.  Sarah was born January 3, 1779 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey, the daughter of Cornelius and Elizabeth (APPLEGATE) SUTTON.  They raised 12 children in Clark County, Ohio.  Jesse died March 24, 1851 in Clark County, Ohio.  Sarah died March 18, 1863 in Clark County, Ohio.

My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Edwin Wallace MOULTON, was born on this date in 1821 in Castelton, Rutland County, Vermont.  Edwin was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger brother of my Albert MOULTON.  Edwin married September 1, 1841 in St. Albans, Licking County, Ohio to Lucinda SHERMAN.  Lucinda was born circa 1820 in Ohio.  They had 4 children.  Edwin died January 17, 1895 in Hamilton, Marion County, Iowa.

My paternal 5th-great grandfather, Deacon John PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1748 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire.  John was the son of John and Judith (SANBORN) PHILBRICK.  John married December 6, 1770 in Hollis, New Hampshire to Sally JEWETT.  Sally was born March 7, 1749 in Hollis, Province of New Hampshire, the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (_______) JEWETT.  They had 8 children.  John died July 31, 1840 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Letitia WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1806 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Letitia was the daughter of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON, and the younger sister of my Rachel WOOLSTON.  Letitia died before 1814 in Burlington County, New Jersey.

My maternal great-granduncle, Orville Edward LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1902 in Hamilton County, Indiana.  Orville was known as "Jack".  Orville was the son of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger brother of my Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON.  Orville was married first to Mary E. HERTER; married secondly to Martha STONER; married thirdly to Hassie HAWKINS.  Orville died May 23, 1983 in Oroville, Butte County, California.

My paternal granduncle, Stanley Duey LeMASTER, was born on this date in 1898 in Jay County, Indiana.  Stanley was the son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older brother of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER.  Stanley married December 23, 1922 to Anna BEARD, daughter of Sumner and Miriam (HUNNICUTT) BEARD.  Anna was born October 27, 1901 in Economy, Wayne County, Indiana.  They had 4 children.  Stanley died April 1982.

Tombstone Tuesday: Opal W. Chew

 

Opal W. CHEW, daughter of William Anderson and Emma Susan (STRAIGHT) CHEW, is buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.  Opal was my 1st cousin 3 times removed.

Opal was born November 3, 1898 and died February 15, 1899, according to her tombstone, probably in Jay County, Indiana.

Source: Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), Opal W. Chew marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 26 March 2009. 

Sidney Dewitt Ailes: World War II Draft Registration

Sidney Dewitt AILES was born August 22, 1887 in Montra, Shelby County, Ohio, the son of John Forsyth and Rebecca Lovina (DRUMM) AILES. Sidney was my 2nd cousin 3 times removed, a descendant of Phillip YOUNG. His World War I Draft Registration card can be found here.

At the time of this registration, Sidney was employed by the Perry Township School Board in Pemberton, Ohio, where he was a teacher. The 1930 census lists his occupation as high school principal.

An interesting note to me is that his World War I draft registration, when he was a student at Ohio Northern University, stated that his left leg and arm were partially paralyzed. However, this registration reports no mention of this fact.

Sidney married January 1, 1913 to Lina BAKER. Lina was born January 1, 1886 Jackson Township, Shelby County, Ohio. They had five children. Lina died May 7, 1983 in Pemberton, Ohio. Sidney died November 27, 1971 in Pemberton, Ohio.

Source: Ancestry.com. U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [ database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. National Archives and Records Administration Branch locations: National Archives and Records Administration Region Branches.

Family Milestones: February 22nd

My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Alexander S. HEATON, married on this date in 1827 in Brown County, Ohio to Jemima SHAW.  Alexander was the son of Thomas and Susan (TAYLOR) HEATON, and the older brother of my James R. HEATON.  Alexander was born September 18, 1803 in Bracken County, Kentucky.  Jemima was born in 1810 in New York, the daughter of Anthony and Sarah (NILES) SHAW.  They had 12 children.  Alexander died in 1892 in Pratt, Kansas.

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Sarah Wilson LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1855 in Butler County, Ohio to John LYST.  Sarah was the daughter of John and Sarah A. (WILLSON) LAMBERTSON, and the older sister of my Carey LAMBERTSON.  Sarah was born December 1, 1835 in Warren County, New Jersey.  John was born February 14, 1831 in Fayette County, Ohio, the son of John W. and Nancy Agnes (________) LYST.  They had 10 children and resided in Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana.  John died after the 1880 census.  Sarah died 1881 in Madison County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.


My paternal 6th-great grandparents, Noah WORCESTER and Lydia TAYLOR, were married on this date in 1757.  Noah was born October 4, 1735 in Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, the son of Francis and Abigail (CARLTON) WORCESTER.  Lydia was born October 11, 1733, the daughter of Abraham TAYLOR.  They had at least 1 child.  Noah died in Hollis, New Hampshire.  Lydia died July 6, 1772.

My maternal 4th-great granduncle, William R. POE, was married on this date in 1838 in Morgan County, Indiana to Susannah BRAY.  William was the son of John W. and Elizabeth (RAINS) POE.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Susannah.  Nothing further is known at this time.


My maternal 5th-great granduncle, James WARDLAW, was born on this date in 1788 in Virginia.  James was the son of Robert and Janet (DOWNEY) WARDLAW, and the younger brother of my Samuel WARDLAW.   James married February 24, 1814 in Clermont County, Ohio to Eleanor IRWIN.  They had 5 children.  James died September 5, 1858.

My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Margaretta WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1809 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Margaretta was the daughter of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON, and the younger sister of my Rachel WOOLSTON.  Margaretta married Charles HAINES.  Nothing further is known at this time.


My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Mary WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1785.  Mary was the daughter of John and Sarah (FLEMING) WRIGHT, and the younger sister of my George WRIGHT.  Nothing further is known at this time.

Family Milestones: February 21st

My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Rachel BEALS, was married on this date in 1789 to William THORNBURGH.  Rachel was the daughter of Thomas and Sarah (ANTRIM) BEALS, and the younger sister of my John BEALS.  Rachel's birth was recorded in 1763, 3rd month, 9th day at New Garden MM, Guilford County, North Carolina.  I do not have dates of birth or death for William.  Rachel died circa 1798.  Nothing further is known.

My paternal 5th-great grandfather, John Peter SAUBEL, was born on this date in 1758 in the Saar Basin, Germany.  John was the son of Leonard SAUBEL.  John married before 1775 to Barbara ________.  Barbara was born circa 1758.  They had 8 children.  John died August 15, 1831 in York County, Pennsylvnia.

My maternal 2nd-great grandfather, John William WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1860 in Brown County, Ohio.  John was the son of Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT.  John married May 13, 1888 in Madison County, Indiana to Ellen KING, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHAW) KING.  Ellen was born August 24, 1868 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana.  They had 4 children, 2 whom survived.  Ellen died December 24, 1913 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  John died June 5, 1945 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.

My paternal 4th-great grandmother, Lydia FENNEL, was born on this date in 1796 in Rutland County, Vermont.  Lydia married circa 1815 in Rutland County, Vermont to Selah MOULTON, son of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON.  Selah was born October 28, 1790 in Rutland County, Vermont.  They had 9 children.  They moved to St. Albans Township, Licking County, Ohio.  Selah died February 1848 in St. Albans Township, Licking County, Ohio.  Lydia died December 1869 in Licking County, Ohio.

Why Post Content To Ancestry.com If You Don't Want To Be Contacted?

Allow me to do the anti-Happy Dance, genealogically speaking....tonight I logged onto Ancestry.com and on a whim, did a search for Bert LAMBERTSON, a brother of my maternal 2nd-great grandfather, Charles W. LAMBERTSON.

Besides the usual census records and the Social Security Death Index records, I found highlighted a private member story, that looked interesting, as it mentioned other members of the LAMBERTSON family.  I eagerly clicked on the link, only to receive the message that "This member has chosen not to be contacted". 

How frustrating!  Why would you add content to a pay site such as Ancestry, knowing that others may be searching the same lines, and then choose to be anonymous?  It makes no sense to me....

Thanks for allowing me to vent...

Family Milestones: February 20th

My paternal great-grandaunt, Ora Amanda HALEY, married on this date in 1904 in Jay County, Indiana to Franklin Oliver BITTIKOFER.  Ora was born August 25, 1884 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY.  Frank was born circa 1883 in Indiana.  They lived in Mercer and Miami Counties, Ohio.  They had 6 children. The last record I have for them is the 1930 census.  Nothing further is known.


My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Emma P. PIERCE, was born on this date in 1851.  Emma was the daughter of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my Edmund G. PIERCE.  Emma died August 15, 1853.

Family Milestones: February 17th

My maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Nathan Thomas BEALS, was born on this date in 1856 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Nathan was the son of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS.  Nathan married September 26, 1876 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Elizabeth Caroline POE.  Elizabeth was born September 26, 1856 in Morgan County, Indiana, the daughter of Isaac S. and Hannah (MILLS) POE.  Nathan was a hardware dealer and lumber yard superintendent.  They had 3 children.  Nathan died February 16, 1915 in Leola, Grant County, Arkansas.  Elizabeth died September 27, 1935 near Greentown, Howard County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Cicero Cemetery, Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana.

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Seth PIERCE, was born on this date in 1784, probably in Worchester, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.  Seth was the son of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the younger brother of my Gordon PIERCE.  Nothing further is known.

Family Milestones: Februarty 16th

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Joseph CROCKETT, was born on this date in 1816.  Joseph was the son of Alexander and Elizabeth (WATKINS) CROCKETT, and the younger brother of my David CROCKETT.  Joseph married Elizabeth JAMES.  Elizabeth was born February 27, 1820.  They had 8 children.  Elizabeth died May 3, 1914.  Joseph died June 27, 1863.

My paternal 6th-great grandmother, Maria Catherine CHERDRON, was baptized on this date in 1730 in Otterberg, Bayern.  Maria was the daughter of Hans Heinrich and Anna Maria (HERBACH) CHERDRON.  Maria married July 18, 1771 in Dover Township, York County, Pennsylvania to Johan Michael JACOBS.  Johan was born circa 1742 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  They had 3 children.  Johan died before 1790 in Dover Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  Maria died after 1790 in Dover Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Tombstone Tuesday: Kenneth E. Chew

 

Kenneth E. CHEW, son of William Anderson and Emma Susan (STRAIGHT) CHEW, is buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.  Kenneth would be my 1st cousin 3 times removed.

According to his tombstone, Kenneth was born November 29, 1905 and died March 24, 1910, probably in Jay County, Indiana. 

Source: Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), Kenneth E. Chew marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 26 March 2009. 

Family Milestones: February 15th

My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Mary C. JACOBS, married on this date in 1849 in Ohio to Benjamin Franklin MARKLEY.  Mary was the daughter of James Thomas and Isabella (FEILY) JACOBS, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth JACOBS.  Mary was born October 28, 1831 in Brown County, Ohio.  I do not have birth and death dates for Benjamin.  Mary died March 15, 1898 in Brown County, Ohio.

My maternal 7th-great grandparents, Deacon John WRIGHT and Hannah FESSENDEN, were married on this date in 1753 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.  John was born February 10, 1727 in Freuchie, Falkland Parish, Fife, Scotland, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (HENDERSON) WRIGHT.  Hannah was born August 15, 1732 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, the daughter of William and Martha (BROWN) FESSENDEN.  They had 5 children.  John died June 1772 off the coast of Anamaboo, New Guinea.  Hannah died December 9, 1800 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Joseph HEATON, married on this date in 1821 to Mary Ann EVANS.  Joseph was the son of Thomas and Susan (TAYLOR) HEATON, and the older brother of my James R. HEATON.  Mary was the daughter of Abraham and Mary (________) EVANS.  Joseph was born January 11, 1795 in Loudon County, Virginia.  Mary was born August 22, 1800 in Viriginia.  They had 10 children.  Joseph died in 1865/66 in Brown County, Ohio.  Mary died September 28, 1870.

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Peter ANTONIDES, was born on this date in 1765.  Peter was the son of Pieter and Catherine (VANDERVEER), and the older brother of my Johannah ANTONIDES.  Nothing further is known.

Obituary: Gerald and Geraldine Lambertson

 

From: Noblesville, Indiana Ledger, October 5, 1906, page 5.

Twin children of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lambertson, living in the vicinity of West Grove church in Jackson township, died Wednesday, aged three months.  The funeral occurred Thursday, Amos Carson officiating, and the interment took place at Cicero, both babes being buried in the same casket. 

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Gerald and Geraldine LAMBERTSON, twins of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, were born June 28, 1906 in Hamilton County, Indiana.  According to family tradition, they died of milk sickness from drinking Wilson's canned milk.   

Family Milestones: February 14th

My paternal grandaunt, Vera Delphene HALEY, was married on this date in 1915 to Clarence Leroy STUBER.  Vera was the daughter of Eli Weldon and Cora Belle (METZNER) HALEY, and the older sister of my Ruth Pauline HALEY.  Vera was born March 10, 1890 in Jay County, Indiana.  Clarence was born February 4, 1891 in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana, the son of Henry and Martha (________) STUBER.  They had 1 stillborn child.  They lived in Spencerville, Allen County, Ohio and Jay County, Indiana.  Clarence was a farmer.  Clarence died May 20, 1981 in Jay County, Indiana.  Vera died June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  Both are buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.

My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Henry Eldred PIERCE, was married on this date in 1855 to Simeathy SMELSOR.  Henry was the son of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE, and the older brother of my Edmund G. PIERCE.  Henry was born October 10, 1833 in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio.  Simeathy was born circa 1839 in Indiana.  They had at least 6 children and lived in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Simeathy died in 1918.  Henry died in 1901.  Both are buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.

My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth WARDLAW, was married on this date in 1838 in Brown County, Ohio.  Elizabeth was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (NESBIT) WARDLAW, and the younger sister of my Anna WARDLOW.  Elizabeth was born November 27, 1818 in Brown County, Ohio.  I do not know the dates of birth or death for John.  Elizabeth died in Iowa.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, Elias A. PIERCE, was born on this date in 1867 in Madison County, Indiana.  Elias was the son of Edmund G. and Catherine (GROENENDYKE) PIERCE, and the younger brother of my William Francis PIERCE.  Elias married December 25, 1895 in Madison County, Indiana to Flora J. CURTIS.  Flora was born November 1871 in Indiana and died between 1920-1930 in Madison County, Indiana.  Elias married secondly to Kate ________.  Elias was a farmer and stock buyer, living in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Elias died March 1963.

My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Joshua MILLS, was born on this date in 1761.  Joshua was the son of Henry and Hannah (THORNBURG) MILLS.  Joshua's death is recorded at New Garden MM, Guilford County, North Carolina in 1762, 8th month.

Banking Scandal of Hamilton County, Indiana circa 1915-16

While I don't yet have all of the details, thanks to some newspaper articles and Google books, I've managed to piece together some information regarding Ed and Luther HINSHAW, nephews of my 3GGF, Nathan Thomas BEALS.  Nathan died in Arkansas before the scandal broke, and I have no evidence that any of his dealings with the HINSHAWS were questionable, but I found it a fascinating story that close family members were involved in a scandal.  Another nephew, Elmer L. STURDEVANT was also involved.


Apparently, the following banks were involved in the crash: Hamilton Trust Company of Noblesville, Indiana; Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Cicero, Indiana; People's State Bank of Arcadia, Indiana; and the Fidelity Trust Company of Indianapolis, Indiana.  I've yet to research using the contemporary newspapers from Hamilton County area, but the following articles found on Ancestry.com will highlight some of the details:

From: Indianapolis, Indiana Star, Sunday, March 5, 1916, page 8.

DENIES HINSHAW CHANGE OF VENUE

Noblesville Judge Overrules Motion Alleging People Have Conspired to Mob or Lynch Defendant in Bank Case

BITTER CHARGES FLY THICK

State Accused of "Packing" Court to Influence Jury in Bowen Trial - Prosecutor Suggests Perjury Indictment

[Special to the Indianapolis Star]


NOBLESVILLE, Ind., March 4. - Late this afternoon Judge Cloe overruled the motion for a change of venue from the county in the case of E.M. Hinshaw, charged with conspiracy in connection with the failure of the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank of Cicero.  The case is set for hearing March 14.


When the motion for change was presented it was accompanied by the affidavits of forty-two citizens, who said under oath that the defendant could not obtain a fair and impartial trial in this county.  Ninety-five counter affidavits were presented by the state.  


Arguments on the motion brought out some sharp exchanges of opinion between J.F. Neal, one of the special prosecutors, and E.V. Fitzpatrick of Indianapolis, representing the defendant.

Charges Sharp Practice

 Fitzpatrick insisted that the state had called spectators to the court room by telephone to influence the jury in the trial of George Bowen, who was convicted recently of embezzlement in connection with the failure of the Hamilton Trust Company, of which he had been president.

"Is there an affidavit on file to that effect?" quickly inquired Neal, implying that some one might be charged with a false accusation.

Fitzpatrick also asserted that Neal had indicated to him that a special session of the grand jury might be called to indict Hinshaw for alleged perjury growing out of the statement in the defendant's motion that there were persons in Hamilton County who would perjure themselves in order to get on a jury so they could convict Hinshaw.

Suggests Indictment

In arguing the motion Neal indicated with a great deal of emphasis that Hinshaw should be indicted for this assertion in his motion and also because he alleged the people of Hamilton County had combined and confederated to mob or lynch him.

In passing on the motion Judge Cloe paid a high tribute to the citizenship of Hamilton County and said he could not believe such threats were well founded.

Jointly indicted with E.M. Hinshaw are J.L. Hinshaw, R.H. Metcalf and Lee Tescher.  The latter was cashier in the Cicero bank.  Metcalf was president and J.L. Hinshaw was a director.  Tescher and Metcalf have asked for separate trials and J.L. Hinshaw will probably be tried at another time.  

From: Indianapolis, Indiana Star, Sunday, March 28, 1915, page 10.


AUDITOR CAUSES BANK TO SUSPEND

Crittenberg's Warning to Replace Notes With Cash Results in Closing of Arcadia State Bank.

FOURTH FAILURE IN COUNTY

Indorsers of Paper in Question Are Men Connected With Other Hamilton County Institutions - Officers Expect to Avoid Loss.

[Special to the Indianapolis Star.]


NOBLESVILLE, Ind., March 27. - The People's State Bank of Arcadia did not open its doors today, being locked up by Cashier J.S. Hinesley when Auditor of State Crittenberger demanded that he take out of the institution three notes of $5,000 each and replace them with cash.


Hinesley was notified yesterday by the auditor that he must take up this paper before the bank opened this morning, and realizing that he could not do so in such short time, he refused to open the bank today.  The bank is not yet in the hands of the auditor, but he probably will take charge of it on Monday.

Result of Other Failures

The three notes in question bear the signatures of John W. Jessup, Thomas Hussey, Kenton C. Hershey, Francis T. Hinshaw, A.H. Bowen, Elmer Sturdevant, George Bowen and the estate of John H. Harvey, by George Bowen through power of attorney.  All these persons were directly connected with the Hamilton Trust Company of this city, which was closed by the auditor of state in January and is now in the hands of a receiver.

Jessup and Hussey have made assignments of them properly to Samuel M. Smith of Indianapolis.  Hershey and Hinshaw filed bankruptcy proceedings in the Federal Court at Indianapolis last Thursday.

George Bowen served as president of the Hamilton Trust Company from its organization ten years ago until last December, when Sturdevant was chosen to succeed him.  A.H. Bowen, another endorser on the three notes, is a brother of George Bowen, and has been secretary and treasurer of the Hamilton Trust Company for several years.

Hinesley asserts with the exception of these three note the bank is in good condition and he expects this paper to be eventually paid in full.

 Depends on Court Action

He admits that whether the notes are good depends entirely on two suits pending in court in this city, in which Thomas Hussey and John W. Jessup are suing the officers and other directors of the Hamilton Trust Company to be released from notes aggregating $117,000, now in the possession on John Dulin, receiver for the Hamilton Trust Company.  It is alleged by Jessup and Hussey that their signatures to the $117,000 in notes were procured by George Bowen and Elmer L. Sturdevant through fraud.  In the event the court holds these notes are not legal the action will be equivalent to saying that Hussey and Jessup are not bankrupt, and it is possible Hinesley will be able to collect his three notes of $5,000 each even though the other sureties are not financially responsible.

Hinesley went into court this afternoon and obtained judgment on default against three of the indorsers on the three notes, George and A.H. Bowen and Elmer L. Sturdevant.  Attorney for each of the other indorsers asked that action as to their clients be delayed a few days.  Hinesley said the three notes came to his bank in 1912 through J.L. Hinshaw, then president of the Farmers and Merchants' Bank at Cicero, now in the hands of a receiver.  At that time the sureties were rated high in financial circles.

 Receiver Files Suits

John Dulin, receiver for the Hamilton Trust Company, has made E.M. Hinshaw, the East Tenth Street Bank of Indianapolis and the Farmers and Traders' Bank of Lafayette, defendants in a suit to foreclose a mortgage on property in Cicero, belonging to Hinshaw, which was given to secure a note for $5,400, executed Jan. 7, 1913.  It is said in the complaint that the Indianapolis bank is made a defendant because it has a judgment for $414 against Hinshaw.  The Lafayette bank is brought into the case that it may present whatever interest it may have in the real estate.

In the same complaint Mr. Dulin asks for the foreclosure of another mortgage, which Hinshaw executed last July to secure a note of $900. 

The Wainwright Trust Company, as administrator, with will annexed of the estate of the late John H. Harvey, a former county commissioner, and the First National Bank of this city have filed a replevin suit against John L. Dulin, receiver for the Hamilton Trust Company, to obtain the property of the Hamilton Abstract Company.  Damages in the sum of $10,000 are demanded.  The abstract company and the Hamilton Trust Company were conducted jointly and owned by the same persons.  It is alleged the stockholders turned over their holdings in the company to the First National Bank and the Wainwright Trust Company and these two plaintiffs are demanding possession of the property, which is under the control of Mr. Dulin. 

From: Indianapolis, Indiana Star, Saturday, November 13, 1915, page 4.


COURT REFUSES TO QUASH BANK CASE INDICTMENTS

Noblesville, Ind. Nov. 12. - In the Circuit Court today Judge Cloe overruled motions to quash thirteen grand jury indictments alleging felonies growing out of the failure of the Farmers and Merchants Bank at Cicero and the Hamilton Trust Company of this city.  The defendants are A.H. and George Bowen and Elmer Sturdevant of the trust company, and Lee Tescher, Ed and Luther Hinshaw and R.H. Metcalf, who were connected with the Cicero bank.  On a motion filed by the Special Prosecutor, J.F. Neal, the court quashed seven indictments against the same defendants and at the same time new affidavits were filed to take the place of the indictments.  The dismissal of these indictments and the filing of new ones was the result of a desire on the part of the state to correct some clerical and technical errors.  No material changes were made in any of the charges, which include embezzlement, larceny, grand larceny and conspiracy.  Bench warrants were issued for the rearrest of the defendants, who will appear in court tomorrow and provide new bonds.


From: Fort Wayne, Indiana Daily News, Monday, July 24, 1916


JURORS DISAGREED IN METCALF CASE

Young Man Believes Now He Will Never Be Convicted

Noblesville, Ind. July 24. - After being out 30 hours the jury in the case against R.H. Metcalf, charged with having accepted a check for $6,700 while president of the Farmers' and Merchants' bank at Cicero, and when, it is alleged, he knew the institution was insolvent, reported to Judge Cloe yesterday afternoon that it could not agree and was discharged.  Nearly 50 ballots were taken.  The last one stood nine for conviction and three for acquittal.  Most of the ballots were two for acquittal and ten for conviction.


Metcalf and his friends consider the disagreement a victory.  It is generally believed that Metcalf, who has been in jail here for nearly ten months, will be able to give bond and return to his home at Paint Lick, Ky.  There are several other charges against him, but the opinion prevails that he may never be tried again.


The disagreement in the Metcalf case was the first in the four trials here resulting from the three bank failures in Hamilton county about a year ago.  George Bowen, who was president of the Hamilton Trust company of this city until a short time before it was closed by the auditor of the state, was the first convicted and sentenced to prison, charged with embezzlement.  Edwin M. Hinshaw and John Luther Hinshaw, brothers, who controlled the Cicero bank until the reorganization by which Metcalf became its president, also were sentenced to prison.  The convicted men are at liberty under bond, pending appeals to the supreme court.


Metcalf, who is less than 30 years old, had been the object of much sympathy.  In his defense he attempted to show that he was led to enter the Cicero through misrepresentations of E.M. Hinshaw and that state examiners gave him reason to believe the bank was sound.

From: Logansport, Indiana Daily Tribune, Wednesday, August 16, 1916, page 1


FORMER BANKER OF NOBLESVILLE UNDER ARREST

[By Associated Press]

Noblesville, Ind., Aug. 15. - Charged with forgery and conspiracy.  John L. Hinshaw, formerly connected with the Hamilton Trust company of this place, was arrested here tonight, and it was announced the arrest of Edwin M. Hinshaw, formerly of Farmers and Merchants Trust company of Cicero, and of George W. Bowes and Elmer Sturdevant of the Hamilton Trust company is expected to be made tomorrow on similar charges.


The charges are said to be the outgrowth of evidence given at the recent trials of the Hinshaws here.  Under the new conspiracy charges it is alleged the former bankers sought to give the public the impression the institutions were solvent when it was known to them, it is alleged, that they were insolvent.


From: Rushville, Indiana Daily Republican, Monday, March 5, 1917, page 8.


TRIAL TO LAST A LONG TIME

Only Few of 75 Witnesses in Noblesville Bank Wrecking Case


[By United Press]


Noblesville, Ind., March 5. - When the trial of Elmer L. Sturdevant on the charge of conspiracy to wreck the Hamilton Trust Company was resumed today, it was evident that the case would extend over several weeks.  The case has been on for nine days and only a few of the seventy-five witnesses which the state has summoned, have been examined.  W.H. Whitson, former state bank examiner, was expected to resume the stand today.  He has already occupied a day and a half in giving testimony.


From: Tipton, Indiana, Daily Tribune, Saturday, June 29, 1918, page 4.


ANOTHER BANK ECHO

Frankfort Court Given Judgment Against Arcadia Concern


Guy Booth, receiver for the defunct People's State Bank of Arcadia, has been given judgment in the Clinton county circuit court against the defendants in his suit, the amount fixed by the court being $4,480.  The judgment is against John Luther Hinshaw and the American Surety Company.


This is another echo of a financial disaster that befell Hamilton county some time ago.


Hinshaw had given bond in the sum of $2,000 during the fiscal year of 1911 and 1912 for the faithful and honest discharge of his duties as the president of the bank.  It is alleged in the complaint that Hinshaw and his brother Ed took from the bank $2,100 and executed their note for that amount at a time when each was alleged to be insolvent.  It was further alleged that in 1912 and 1913, by means of two checks, one for $1,500 and one for $2,500, executed by J.L. Hinshaw and Ed Hinshaw respectively and that they took from the bank $4,000 without having funds on desposit and later executed notes for that amount when, it was charged, each knew they were insolvent.


The Frankfort court found there had been a breach of the bond in the execution of the $2,700 note and also a breach of the bond in drawing two checks.  There was a judgment entered against the defendents to the amount of $4,000 and interest from the date of demand which amounted to $180.  The surety company immediately gave notice of an appeal of the case to the Supreme Court.

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Elmer L. STURDEVANT was the son of Calvin and Emma (BEALS) STURDEVANT, and my  maternal 1st cousin 4 times removed.


Edwin M. HINSHAW and John Luther HINSHAW were the sons of Solomon and Elizabeth J. (BEALS) HINSHAW, and my maternal 1st cousins 4 times removed.