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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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.

© 2010, copyright Travis J. LeMaster http://tjlgenes.blogspot.com

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.

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

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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.

 
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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.

Family Milestones: March 18th

My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Rachel LEMASTERS, was married on this date in 1860 in Jay County, Indiana to William E. CUNNINGHAM.  Rachel was the daughter of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS Sr. and the older sister of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS Jr.  Rachel was born July 16, 1838 in Shelby County, Ohio.  William was born February 1835 in Indiana, the son of Benjamin and Margaret (CLINE) CUNNINGHAM.  William was a farmer and shoemaker in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.  They had 6 children.  William died June 4, 1912.  Rachel died March 12, 1913.  Both are buried at the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.

Family Milestones: March 17th

My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Austin PIERCE, married on this date in 1826 to Mary Ann STERLING.  Austin was born September 2, 1799 in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont, the son of Gordon and Thirsa (SMALLEY) PIERCE.  I do not have the dates of birth or death for Mary Ann.  They had 8 children.  Austin died June 17, 1861 in Villenova, New York.

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Elizabeth J. BEALS, was born on this date in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Elizabeth was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan T. BEALS.  Elizabeth married May 1, 1867 to Solomon HINSHAW.  Solomon was born November 1841 in North Carolina, the son of Michael and Rachel (________) HINSHAW.  They raised 3 children in Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Solomon died November 29, 1929.  Elizabeth died September 9, 1928.  Both are buried in the Summit Lawn Cemetery, Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.

Family Milestones: March 16th

My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Anne WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1796 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Anne was the daughter of Samuel and Cyllania (WOOLSTON) WOOLSTON, and the older sister of my Rachel WOOLSTON.  Anne married September 20, 1817 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Joshua WOOLSTON.  Joshua was born circa 1797 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  They had 5 children.  Joshua died 1800 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  I do not have Anne's date of death.

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Daniel PIERCE, was born on this date in 1786.  Daniel was the son of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the younger brother of my Gordon PIERCE.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Hannah HAINES, was born on this date in 1749.  Hannah was the daughter of Jeremiah and Hannah (BONNELL) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Robert HAINES.  Nothing further is known at this time.

 

Tombstone Tuesday: William E. and Rachel (Lemasters) Cunningham

 

William E. and Rachel (LEMASTERS) CUNNINGHAM, my paternal 2nd-great grandaunt & uncle, are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.

William was born February 1835 in Indiana, the son of Benjamin and Margaret (CLINE) CUNNINGHAM.

Rachel was born July 16, 1838 in Shelby County, Ohio, the daughter of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS.

William and Rachel were married on March 18, 1860 in Jay County, Indiana.

William's occupation was shoemaker and farmer.  They lived out their lives in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.

William died June 4, 1912.  Rachel died March 12, 1913.

Known children of William and Rachel (LEMASTERS) CUNNINGHAM:

• Nancy M. CUNNINGHAM (1861-1938); married David F. RANTS
• Catherine E. CUNNINGHAM (1862-1863)
• Phillip L. CUNNINGHAM (1865-     ); married Eana BRAKE
• John William CUNNINGHAM (1868-     ); married Leona DRAKE
• Orinda CUNNINGHAM (1869-    ); married Elmer I. PAULING
• Martha J. CUNNINGHAM (1873-    );married Elsworth BEARD

To Add Another Online Tree Or Not?

Currently, I have an online database of my entire genealogical database, tjlgenes, online at WorldConnect. While I use this primarily as a source of backup for my data, I've also been contacted by distant cousins who've been kind enough to share corrections and additions through the "post-em" service.

Now that I'm an Ancestry.com subscriber, I've also been able to find others who share a common ancestry and have posted their family trees and photos on the site.  Just recently, I was able to connect with a member of my wife's extended family, and we are in the process of sharing information.  Since Ancestry.com gives you an option to post a family tree on the site as well, I'm debating whether I should create one.

I'm all in favor of sharing my information as far and as wide as possible, but I'm not sure of the best way to create a tree on Ancestry.  Should I upload the whole GEDCOM, or just create a tree one branch at a time?  Should I make it one big tree, or several smaller, independent branches.  Perhaps I'm over thinking the whole process.


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Disappointing news from Arkansas: N.T. Beals research

I received a response yesterday to my inquiry of the Grant County, Arkansas library in Sheridan, regarding an obituary for Nathan T. BEALS.  Unfortunately, they have no records that old, but they did suggest that I try the Arkansas History Commission in Little Rock.

According to their website, a newspaper in Grant County published during this time was the Sheridan Headlight.

I'm still hopeful that there is an obituary out there in an Arkansas paper for Nathan T. or N.T. BEALS, who died February 16, 1915 in Leola, Arkansas. 

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John William Wright (1860-1945)

John William WRIGHT (1860-1945) was my maternal 2nd-great grandfather.  The WRIGHT line has Scottish origins, immigrating from Fife before 1752.

The following facts about John's life are known:

• Birth: He was born February 21, 1860 in Brown County, Ohio, the son of Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT.
• Census: 1860 - He appears in the Joseph WRIGHT household in Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio.
• Census: 1870 - He appears in the Joseph WRIGHT household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.
• Census: 1880 - He appears in the Joseph WRIGHT household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.
• Marriage: He married Ellen KING on May 13, 1888 in Madison County, Indiana.
• Census: 1900 - He appears as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Occupation listed as farmer.
• Census: 1910 - He appears as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Occupation listed as farmer.
• Census: 1920 - He appears as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Occupation listed as farmer.
• Census: 1930 - He appears as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Occupation listed as farmer.
• Directory:1931 - He is listed as living at Rural Route 6, Alexandria.
• Directory:1932 - He is listed as living on Wm. Cochran Road, Alexandria.
• Directory:1934 - He is listed as living on Wm. Cochran Road, Alexandria.
• Directory:1935 - He is listed as living on Wm. Cochran Road, Alexandria.
• Directory:1938 - He is listed as living on Wm. Cochran Road, Alexandria.
• Death: He died June 5, 1945 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Cause of death: mitral regurgitation.
• Obituary: His obituary appeared June 6, 1945 in the Alexandria Times-Tribune.

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

• Death: Need to obtain a copy of his death certificate from the Madison County, Indiana Health Department.
• Obituary: Need to seek out obituaries printed in other local newspapers (Anderson, Elwood, etc.)
• Deeds: Need to seek out land records in Madison County, Indiana.

Ancestry of John William WRIGHT (1860-1945), Ahnentafel # 24 in my ancestry:


Ahnentafel # 48: Joseph W. WRIGHT (1838-1919); Brown Co., OH>Madison Co., IN


Ahnentafel # 96: John WRIGHT (1814-1890); Brown Co., OH


Ahnentafel # 192: George WRIGHT (1780-1853); Pennsylvania>Brown Co., OH


Ahnentafel # 384: John WRIGHT (1755-1810); Middlesex Co., MA>Clermont Co., OH


Ahnentafel # 768: John WRIGHT (1727-1772); Fife, SCT>Anamaboo, New Guinea


Ahntentafel # 1536: Robert WRIGHT (1688-1749); Perth, SCT>Fife, SCT


Related blog posts:

• Tombstone Tuesday: John William and Ellen (King) Wright 

• Obituary: John William Wright (1860-1945) 

• John William Wright (b. February 21, 1860)

Family Milestones: March 15th

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Jane LEMASTERS, married on this date in 1831 in Shelby County, Ohio to Thomas McVAY.  Jane was the daughter of Jacob and Hannah (________) LEMASTERS, and the older sister of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS.  Jane was born 1807 in Mason County, Virginia.  Thomas was born July 25, 1805 in Rockingham County, Virginia, the son of John and Elizabeth (MILLER) McVAY.  They had 4 children. Thomas died December 25, 1884 in Franklin Township, Shelby County, Ohio.  Jane died November 25, 1865 in Shelby County, Ohio.

My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Samuel WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1797 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Samuel was the son of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON, and the older brother of my Rachel WOOLSTON.  Samuel died  December 7, 1802 in Burlington County, New Jersey.

Family Milestones: March 14th

My paternal great-grandmother, Barbara Isabel WEHRLY, was born on this date in 1869 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.  Barbara was the daughter of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY.  Barbara married November 13, 1886 in Jay County, Indiana to Luman Cooper LeMASTERS.  Luman was born May 27, 1867 in Jay County, Indiana, the son of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LEMASTERS Jr.  Luman and Barbara had 13 children.  They lived in Valley County, Nebraska and Jay County, Indiana.  Luman died February 10, 1933 in Salamaonia, Jay County, Indiana.  Barbara died February 6, 1930 in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.

My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Ephraim MAXSON, was born on this date in 1802 in Harrison County, Virginia.  Ephraim was the son of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older brother of my Prudence MAXSON.  Ephraim married May 22, 1823 in Clark County, Ohio to Mary SMITH.  Mary was born November 28, 1804 in Virginia, the daughter of Peter SMITH.  They had 6 children.  Mary died August 20, 1886 in Clayton County, Iowa.  Ephraim died March 30, 1856 in Clayton County, Iowa.

My maternal 7th-great grandfather, Thomas BEALS, was born on this date in 1719 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.  Thomas was the son of John and Sarah (BOWATER) BEALS.  Thomas married in 1741, 9th month, 12th day at Monocacy, Prince George's County, Maryland to Sarah ANTRIM.  Sarah was born circa 1724.  Thomas was a minister of Society of Friends.  They had 13 children.  Sarah died in 1813, 7th month, 6th day in Highland County, Ohio.  Thomas died in 1801, 8th month, 29th day in Highland County, Ohio.

Family Milestones: March 13th

My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Abraham BYERS, was born on this date in 1803 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania.  Abraham was the son of Abraham and Mary (STICKEL) BYERS, and the younger brother of my Barbara BYERS.  Abraham married Louisa BOWER.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Louisa.  Abraham died December 31, 1867 in York County, Pennsylvania.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Jabesh HEATON, was born on this date in 1714.  Jabesh was the son of Samuel and Susan (HAWES) HEATON, and the older brother of my John HEATON.  Jabesh died in 1802.  Nothing further is known at this time.

Surname Saturday: Duffey

The DUFFEY surname is Eileen's maternal line.  The ethnic origins of the surname are not known at this time.

Stories and History:

Ahnentafel # 25: Ruth Anne DUFFEY (1847-1942). Ruth was born November 17, 1847 in Logan, Hocking County, Ohio.  She married Thomas Jefferson PEFLEY on September 17, 1863 at Dora, Wabash County, Indiana.  Thomas was born  May 24, 1840 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio.  They raised 3 children in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana.  Thomas died February 9, 1935 in Dana, Jackson County, Indiana.  Ruth died January 9, 1942 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana.

Ahnentafel # 50: Daniel DUFFEY (1815-1879). Daniel was born February 2, 1815 in Virginia.  He married Susanna FREESE before 1843. Susanna was born October 7, 1820.   They raised 8 children in Wabash County, Indiana.  Susanna died Jun 7, 1893.  Daniel died May 17, 1879.

Related blog posts:

• Today in my database: Ruth Anne Duffey (b. November 17, 1847) 

 

Family Milestones: March 12th

My maternal 4th-great grandfather, William KING, married on this date in 1834 in Wayne County, Indiana to Nancy Ann OWENS/OWINGS.  William was born circa 1790 in North Carolina.  Nancy was his second wife.  Nancy was born November 17, 1817 in North Carolina, the daughter of James OWENS.  They raised 8 children in Madison and Wabash Counties, Indiana.  William died May 7, 1869 in Wabash County, Indiana.  Nancy died July 13, 1887 in Wabash County, Indiana.  Both are buried at the Dora Cemetery, Wabash County, Indiana.

My paternal 5th-great granduncle, William DAVIS, was born on this date in 1758.  William was the son of Thomas William and Tacy (CRANDALL) DAVIS, and the younger brother of my Elisabeth DAVIS.  William married Elizabeth JOHNSON.  Elizabeth was born July 11, 1762.  Elizabeth died January 6, 1845 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.  William died January 6, 1845 in Shrewsubry, Monmouth County, New Jersey.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, William METZNER, was born on this date in 1807 in Saxony. William was the son of Jasper and Hannah (REISENBURG) METZNER, and the younger brother of my John METZNER.  William married circa 1848 in Ohio to Barbara POWELL.  Barbara was born July 10, 1828 in Baden.  They had 11 children.  William was a farmer and harness maker.  Barbara died January 27, 1908 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio.  William died June 8, 1882 in St. Louisville, Licking County, Ohio.

 

Family Milestones: March 11th

My paternal 3rd-great grandfather, Luman Walker LEMASTERS Sr., was born on this date in 1808 in Mason County, Virginia.  Luman was the son of Jacob and Hannah (________) LEMASTERS.  Luman married January 19, 1832 in Shelby County, Ohio to Nancy YOUNG.  Nancy was born June 2, 1812 in Pickaway County, Ohio, daughter of Phillip and Nancy Ann (McLANE) YOUNG.  They moved from Shelby County, Ohio to Jay County, Indiana circa 1854 and raised 11 children.  Luman was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church.  Nancy died August 26, 1904 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.  Luman died April 15, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.

My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Adam YOUNG, was married on this date in 1841 to Mary NOLAND.  Adam was born April 20, 1820, the son of Phillip and Nancy Ann (McLANE) YOUNG, and the younger brother of my Nancy YOUNG.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Mary.  They had at least 1 son.  Adam died December 10, 1893.  Nothing further is known at this time.


My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Nathan CHEW, was married on this date in 1819 to Sarah WARD.  Nathan was born November 24, 1789 in Gloucester County, New Jersey, the son of Nathaniel and Sarah (SPRINGER) CHEW.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Sarah.  Nathan died July 28, 1890.  Nothing further is known at this time.


My maternal 5th-great grandparents, Thomas HEATON and Susan TAYLOR, were married on this date in 1789 in Faquier County, Virginia.  Thomas was born in 1761 in Harper's Ferry, Virginia, the son of John and Abigail (PAXTON) HEATON.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Susan.  They had 6 children and lived in Brown County, Ohio.  Thomas died September 17, 1858 in Brown County, Ohio.

Family Milestones: March 10th

My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Joseph MAXSON, was born on this date in 1692 in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Joseph was the son of Rev. Joseph and Tacy (BURDICK) MAXSON.  Joseph married circa 1715 to Bethia MAXSON, daughter of John and Judith (CLARKE) MAXSON.  Bethia was born July 31, 1693.  They had 10 children.  Bethia died 1747 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.  Joseph died 1747 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Thomas SWAFFORD, was born on this date in 1783 in Greenville, South Carolina.  Thomas was the son of Peter James and Rennie (HOWARD) SWAFFORD, and the younger brother of my Jacob SWAFFORD.  Thomas married before 1801 to Nellie HOWARD.  They had 13 children.  Thomas died November 2, 1856 in Bledsoe County, Tennessee.

My paternal grandaunt, Vera Delphene HALEY, was born on this date in 1890 in Jay County, Indiana.  Vera was the daughter of Eli Weldon and Cora Belle (METZER) HALEY, and the older sister of my Ruth Pauline HALEY.  Vera married Clarence Leroy STUBER on February 14, 1915.  Clarence was the son of Henry and Martha (________) STUBER. They had 1 child and lived in Allen County, Ohio and Jay County, Indiana.  Clarence died May 20, 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  Vera died June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.

 

Biased Juror? Eli Weldon Haley: Mentioned in Indiana Case Law

While doing a Google search on my paternal great-grandfather, Eli Weldon Haley (1866-1957), I came across an interesting link that tied him to Indiana case law.  He was mentioned in the court case of Greer v. State of Indiana (1929) which went to the Indiana Supreme Court.

It seems that grandpa Eli was on the juror during the original trial that resulted in the conviction of Frank GREER.  During the appeal, it was alleged that Eli was guilty of misconduct, because before the trial, it was alleged that Eli had stated to a James MILLER, that GREER was guilty, and that if he (Haley) was on the jury, he "would stay until the last dog was hung that he was guilty".  This statement was supposedly given in the presence of Wesley F. METZNER, Eli's brother-in-law.  It was alleged that grandpa HALEY had been biased and that GREER could not get a fair trial.


This trial took place in Jay County, Indiana and involved the act of receiving stolen goods from another state.  In 1925, Greer received stolen clover seed from Van Wert, Ohio and knowing that it was stolen, tried to sell it in Jay County.  He was convicted and sentenced to the Indiana State Prison.  The Supreme Court did not grant his appeal based on his claim that my ancestor was a biased juror.


This sounds like an interesting case to research.  On my next trip to the library in Portland, I am going to see what I can find out from the local newspaper articles.

Wordless Wednesday:

Family Milestones: March 9th

My paternal 7th-great grandfather, Ulrich SCHURCH, was born on this date in 1663 in Sumiswald, Canton Bern, Switzerland.  Ulrich was the son of Peter and Verina (EGGIMAN) SCHURCH.  Ulrich married about 1695 to Barbara GRUNDBACHER, daughter of Michael and Anna (BRAND) GRUNDBACHER.  They were Mennonites who emigrated to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  They had 8 children.  Ulrich died circa 1739 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Obed WILSON, married on this date in 1822 in Sussex County, New Jersey to Elizabeth O. CARCUFF.  Obed was the son of Mahlon WILSON, and the younger brother of my Samuel WILSON.  Obed was born in 1788.  I do not know when Elizabeth was born or died.   They had 7 children.  Obed died in 1852 in Sussex County, New Jersey.

Tombstone Tuesday: Benjamin Franklin Wehrly

 

Benjamin Franklin WEHRLY, son of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, is buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.  Benjamin was my paternal great-granduncle.

Benjamin was born October 28, 1873 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.  He died September 9, 1875 in Jay County, Indiana.

Source: Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), Benjamin F. Wehrly marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 26 March 2009. 

Family Milestones: March 8th

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Almira P. PIERCE, was born on this date in 1849, probably in Wayne County, Indiana.  Almira was the daughter of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my Edmund G. PIERCE.  Almira married September 3, 1868 to Andrew Jackson SIGLER, son of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHANK) SIGLER.  Andrew was a farmer in Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana.  They had 4 children.  I do not have his date of death.  Almira died July 24, 1926 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.

My maternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Anna L. WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1864 in Brown County, Ohio.  Anna was the daughter of Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT, and the younger sister of my John William WRIGHT.  Anna married January 21, 1885 in Madison County, Indiana to Albert "Ab" Morris VINSON, son of James and Elizabeth (________) VINSON.  They had 1 daughter.  Albert was a policeman and deputy sherriff in Madison County, Indiana.  Albert died October 26, 1921 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.  Anna died June 6, 1914 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.

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.