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I came across an old email I had saved from the NJGLOUCE-L Mailing List at Rootsweb from 2004 that mentioned a relative, Jonathan CHEW. Jonathan was the son of Jeffrey and Amy (DRIVER) CHEW, and was my paternal 6th-great granduncle.
Printed in the New Jersey Gazette of Trenton, December 16, 1778 was a notice from the Courts of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery for the county of Gloucester, which opened on November 17th and closed December 5th 1778. Jonathan CHEW was listed among several other men who were convicted of high treason and sentenced to death.
The email mentions that his property was later confiscated because he had joined the army of the King of Great Britain. The email references the On-Line Institute for Advanced Loyalist Studies.
Jonathan CHEW was born 1733 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. He married Mary SWEETEN, daughter of Andrew and Rebecca (________) SWEETEN. Jonathan died in 1799. Jonathan served as a captain in the loyalist forces. Apparently, he was later pardoned by the governor. More research needs to be done on this interesting time period in the CHEW family of New Jersey.
Doing a quick online search, I located this document from the digital collections of the New Jersey State Archives regarding Jonathan CHEW. In the document, a letter written by Associate Judge John Cleves SYMMES to the governor shows he was conflicted about the death sentences handed out:
"In the county of Gloucester there is a Jonathan Chew condemned for high treason; he was convicted by jury. I take it that he was disaffected from the beginning of the troubles, and joined the enemy at their coming to Billingsport, and acted as a captain among them. The charges laid against him in the indictment of levying war and adhering to the enemies of the state was well supported, and I cannot think there is any equitable circumstance in his favor, either as matter of law or fact. But the following considerations may plead for him with your honors for a pardon.
1. He is a very weak man in his understanding. 2. He has a family of twelve children, that must be objects of charity if their friend is taken away, and they have no property left. 3. It appeared in the Court that he was humane, and inclined to distress the inhabitants that were in his power as little as possible, in person or property. 4. He left the enemy after they had retreated through Jersey, and came home and threw himself in the way of justice"
Jonathan was a brother to my Jesse CHEW, a Methodist circuit rider, who also had Loyalist leanings, and his home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Spring Clean: The Spring Clean is my attempt to examine, cite and document the files and scans that I have accumulated over the years in my genealogy research. By cataloging, filing and re-examining different pieces of data I hope to discover new facts about my family.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth PUTMAN, married on this date in 1841 in Monroe County, Indiana to Calvin PERCEFIELD. Elizabeth was the daughter of James and Elizabeth (KENDRICK) PUTMAN, and the younger sister of my Mary (Polly) PUTMAN. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Samantha E. METZNER, married on this date in 1878 in Jay County, Indiana to James ORCUTT. Samantha was the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER. Samantha was born July 3, 1857 in Jay County, Indiana. James was born circa 1856 in Indiana. They had at least 1 daughter. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, John HECK, married on this date in 1808 in Bracken County, Kentucky, to Catherine KIMMER. John was the son of Daniel and Catherine (________) HECK, and the younger brother of my Godfrey HECK. Catherine was the daughter of Nicholas and Sarah (FAYLER) KIMMER, and the younger sister of my Elizabeth KIMMER. They had 6 childen. John died in 1822 in Bracken County, Kentucky. Catherine died in 1872 in Fayette County, Indiana.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Catherine WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1789. Catherine was the daughter of John and Sarah (FLEMING) WRIGHT, and the younger sister of my George WRIGHT. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Henry WARDLAW, was born on this date in 1812 in Brown County, Ohio. Henry was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (NESBIT) WARDLAW, and the older brother of my Anna WARDLOW. Henry married December 1, 1836 in Brown County, Ohio to Mary L. PURDUM. Mary was born circa 1817 in Ohio. They had 7 children. Mary died after the 1860 census of Brown County, Ohio. Henry died April 1, 1886 in Brown County, Ohio.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Sarah C. HALEY, married on this date in 1865 in Erie County, Ohio to August GEGENHEIMER. Sarah was the daughter of George J. and Rachel (GARY) HALEY, and the younger sister of my George Washington HALEY. Sarah was born November 1845 in Ohio. August was born November 1842 in Germany. They had 10 children and lived in Wabash and Wayne Townships, Jay County, Indiana. August died August 17, 1933 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Sarah died February 12, 1926 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.
My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Henry KALTREIDER, was born on this date in 1783. Henry 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 maternal 2nd-great grandmother, Pearl May BEALS, was born on this date in 1878 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Pearl was the daughter of Nathan Thomas and Elizabeth Caroline (POE) BEALS. Pearl married April 18, 1897 in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana to Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON, son of Carey W. and Clara E. (COOK) LAMBERTSON. Charles was born January 25, 1872 in Preble County, Ohio. They had 8 children. Charles died May 24, 1958 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Pearl died August 3, 1970 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal great-grandaunt, Pauline LAMBERTSON and Forrest VAN NESS were married on this date in 1923 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Pauline was the daughter of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger sister of my Clemon LAMBERTSON. Pauline was born May 16, 1908 in Hamilton County, Indiana. Forrest was born May 4, 1904 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. They had 6 children and lived in Elwood. Forrest died June 3, 1989 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Pauline died May 26, 1992 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 3rd-great grandfather, Albert MOULTON, was born on this date in 1819 in Rutland County, Vermont. Albert was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON. Albert married in 1848 to Emeline PHILBRICK, daughter of Joel and Sally (FOX) PHILBRICK. Emeline was born in 1820. They had 2 daughters. Albert went west to California during the Gold Rush period, and last known record is believed to be the 1850 census of Placerville, El Dorado County, California. One source has him dying May 18, 1864. Emeline died January 16, 1881, probably Newton County, Indiana.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Beulah HAINES, was born on this date in 1787 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Beulah was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES. Beulah married on April 24, 1813 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Joseph DEACON, son of William and Elizabeth (ROGERS) DEACON. Joseph was born June 1, 1774. They had 10 children. Joseph died November 17, 1855 near Mt. Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey. Beulah died January 5, 1832 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
The following tidbit comes from a personal interview conducted with my mother:
Were there any family stories or legends that you can recall?
I never heard anything about that. If I did, I was a young and didn't pay attention.
[Ed.: C'mon! Surely, there was something there about an Indian princess or something.....]
My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Sarah HEATON, married on this date in 1735 to Matthew WILLIAMS. Sarah was the daughter of Samuel and Susan (HAWES) HEATON, and the older sister of my John HEATON. Sarah was born September 13, 1707. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Matthew. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Amanda MOULTON, was born on this date in 1802. Amanda was the daughter of John and Avis (HURLBUT) MOULTON, and the younger sister of my Selah MOULTON. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Nathan DAVIS, was born on this date in 1740 in Westerly, Rhode Island. Nathan was the son of Thomas William and Tacy (CRANDALL) DAVIS, and the younger brother of my Elisabeth DAVIS. Nathan was married January 19, 1761 to Ann GIFFORD. Ann was born January 17, 1742. They had 14 children and lived in Salem, Virginia. Ann died in 1820. Nathan died before October 17, 1814 in Salem, Virginia.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Malinda Lynn HEATON, married on this date in 1852 in Brown County, Ohio to Jasper STRATTON. Malinda was the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the older sister of my Rebecca HEATON. Malinda was born May 7, 1834 in Brown County, Ohio. Jasper was born in 1834 in Brown County, Ohio. Malinda died May 7, 1915 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, John NOSLER, married on this date in 1792 in Montgomery County, Virginia to Mary WYLE. John was the son of Bostin and Sophia (________) NOSLER, and the older brother of my Conrad NOSLER. I do not have the dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Mary. John was born circa 1768 and died between 1836 and 1837 in Putnam County, Indiana. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great grandmother, Mary Jane SHERRICK, married on this date in 1897 in Jay County, Indiana to Robert N. KIMBLE. Mary's first husband, George Washington HALEY, had passed away in 1892. Mary was born January 13, 1844 in Ashland County, Ohio, the daughter of David and Susan (JACOBS) SHERRICK. Robert was born August 1841 in Ohio. They lived in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana. Robert died sometime after the 1900 census. Mary died January 15, 1916 in Jay County, Indiana and is buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Malinda Lynn HEATON, was born on this date in 1834 in Brown County, Ohio. Malinda was the daughter of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the older sister of my Rebecca HEATON. Malinda married May 8, 1852 in Brown County, Ohio to Jasper STRATTON. Jasper was born in 1834 in Brown County, Ohio. Malinda died May 7, 1915 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal grandaunt, Ruby June LAMBERTSON, married on this date in 1944 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana to Robert Earl WALSH, son of Earl R. and Lillian (________) WALSH. Ruby was the daughter of Clemon Beals and June Kirk (DAVIS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger sister of my Bonnie Mae LAMBERTSON. Robert was a Army veteran of World War II. They have 2 children.
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My maternal 3rd-great grandparents, Edmund G. PIERCE and Catherine GROENENDYKE, were married on this date in 1864 in Madison County, Indiana. Edmund was the son of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE. Catherine was the daughter of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE. Edmund was born April 30, 1837 in Wayne County, Indiana. Catherine was born on February 4, 1843 in Madison County, Indiana. They had 5 children and lived in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana where Edmund was a farmer. Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana. Catherine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, James J. HEATON, was born on this date in 1848 in Brown County, Indiana. James was the son of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the younger brother of my Rebecca Ann HEATON. James married October 6, 1867 in Schuyler County, Missouri to Sarah A. MERIDETH, daughter of Simon and Phoebe (ASHBAUGH) MERIDETH. Sarah was born April 14, 1852 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri. They had 9 children. Sarah died August 7, 1927 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri. James died July 24, 1934 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri. Both are buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Schuyler County, Missouri.
My paternal 7th-great grandfather, John DAVIS, was born on this date in 1692 near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John was the son of William and Elizabeth (BRISLEY) DAVIS. John married August 25, 1715 in Westerly, Rhode Island to Elizabeth MAXSON, daughter of John and Judith (CLARKE) MAXSON. John was a minister of the Seventh Day Baptist Church. They had 9 children and lived in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Elizabeth died April 18, 1751 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. John died April 18, 1745 in Squam, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
My maternal 6th-great grandmother, Sibell LITTELL, was born on this date in 1769 in Virginia. Sibell married in 1787 in Morgantown, Virginia to William JACOBS, son of Jacob and Hannah (JOHNSON) JACOBS. William was born in 1765 in Virginia. They had 9 children and lived in Fleming County, Kentucky and Adams County, Ohio. William died in 1841 in Brown County, Ohio. Sibell died September 9, 1853 in Adams County, Ohio.
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Yesterday, I received the latest Jay County Journal, the newsletter of the Jay County Historical Society. Once again, my membership in this society was rewarded with a few tidbits in their newsletter to add to my research.
One of the articles in the newsletter was about common school graduations. Not only did I learn some interesting facts about how common schools operated in the State of Indiana and in Jay County, but the newsletter published a few older programs from school graduations.
Because of this publication, I discovered that in 1911, my paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Dr. W.A. CHEW, was the president of the Salamonia Board of Education. William Anderson CHEW was a local doctor in Salamonia for many years, but I didn't realize he was also involved with the schools of the area. Glancing over the list of names of the graduates from the various townships and towns that year, I noticed his son, Forest CHEW, was listed as a graduate from Salamonia.
The newsletter also published the 1915 program, and my paternal grandaunt, Clara Elnora HALEY, was listed as a graduate from Noble Township.
There were many other names mentioned that seemed familiar, and I will need to examine the newsletter further for more clues.
It is so nice to have this society publish this type of information. Even though the clues didn't solve any mysteries, they add to overall picture of the family and make the ancestors more 'real'.
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Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON (1872-1958) was my maternal 2nd-great grandfather. The LAMBERTSON line has origins stretching back into Sussex/Warren County, New Jersey area around 1800.
The following facts about Charles' life are known:
- Birth: He was born January 25, 1872 in Preble County, Ohio, the son of Carey W. and Clara E. (COOK) LAMBERTSON.
- Marriage: He married Pearl May BEALS on April 18, 1897 in Hamilton County, Indiana.
- Census: 1900 - He appears as the head of household in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.
- Census: 1910 - He appears as the head of household in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.
- Census: 1920 - He appears as the head of household in the 3rd Ward of Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
- Census: 1930 - He appears as the head of household in Sharpsville, Tipton County, Indiana.
- Residence: 1936-1940 - He is listed as a resident of Greentown, Howard County, Indiana in city directories.
- Residence: 1943 - He is listed a a resident of Anderson, Madison County, Indiana in the city directory.
- Residence: 1952 & 1957 - He is listed as a resident of Elwood, Madison County, Indiana in city directories.
- Death: He died May 24, 1958 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.
- Obituary: May 26, 1958 - His obituary appeared in the Elwood Call-Leader of Elwood, Madison County, Indiana
- Burial: He is buried in the Cicero City Cemetery, Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana.
The following facts need further research and/or documentation to complete my research:
- Census: Need to locate him in the 1880 census, should be in the household of Carey LAMBERTSON, probably in Preble County, Ohio
- Marriage: Need to locate a copy of his marriage record from Hamilton County, Indiana to see what other information it may contain
- Land Records: Need to research in three counties: Hamilton, Madison and Howard to locate land records and transactions
- Death: Need to obtain a copy of his death certificate from the Madison County, Indiana Health Department
- Obituary: Need to locate copies of his obituaries in other local newspapers, such as Anderson.
Ancestry of Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON (1872-1958), Ahnentafel # 28 in my ancestry:
Ahnentafel # 56: Carey W. LAMBERTSON (1847-1918); Butler Co., OH>Madison Co., IN
Ahnentafel # 112: John LAMBERTSON (c1800-1875); New Jersey>Montgomery Co., OH.
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Larry Dee LeMASTER is buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana. Larry was my second cousin.
Larry was born June 8, 1949 in Jay County, Indiana, the son of John Leland and Helen Eileen (PEASE) LeMASTER.
Larry married Doris Jean SHREEVES on August 31, 1968. They had 3 children.
Larry died February of 1974.
Source: Salamonia Cemetery (Jay County, Indiana), Larry D. LeMaster marker, photographed by Travis J. LeMaster, 26 March 2009.
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This document is the contract between my maternal great-grandparents, Virgil and Edna (PIERCE) WRIGHT, to purchase the home at 610 West Broadway in Alexandria, Indiana described in an earlier post.
Transcription:
WHEREAS, Virgil L. Wright and wife entered into a contract with Virgil O. Christensen and wife, for the purpose of purchasing lot numbered two hundred thirty-two (232) in the Alexandria Land and Title Gas Company's First Addition to the town, now City of Alexandria, Indiana, at and for the sum of Three Thousand ($3000.00) Dollars.
AND WHEREAS there is a balance due the Lincoln Loan Mortgage Company on said real estate of about Two Thousand Thirty-Two Dollars Sixty-Five Cents ($2032.65), and there is an abstract fee of $3.50, agency sale bill of $90.00, attorney's fee of $2.00, stamp for deed of $3.30, [handwritten] and $0.15 telephone to Anderson [end handwritting]
AND WHEREAS the abstract shows that there is a delinquency for 1939 taxes of $13.65 and a penalty of $1.78
AND WHEREAS it is desirable for the parties to close this transaction as soon as possible, and the said Wright is securing a loan in the Alexandria Banking Company, which cannot be closed before March, 27, 1942,
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed by the parties hereto that said deed and papers shall be turned over to the Alexandria Banking Company by the said Christensen, and that the said Wright shall pay the said Christensen Six Hundred Fifty ($650.00) Dollars on said sales contract, making a total payment of Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) Dollars, thus leaving a balance due of about $217.35
NOW THEREFORE, said parties instruct the Alexandria Banking Company to make said settlement and to satisfy said delinquent tax lien, the cost of the abstract, the agency sale bill, the stamp for the deed, the attorney fees and all other items herein set forth, and to pay the balance to Virgil O. Christensen and wife, and to deliver said deed to the said Wright and all other papers to the parties entitled thereto.
Dated at Alexandria, Indiana, this 26th day of March, 1942.
Nellie Marguriete Christensen [signature] Virgil L. Wright [signature]
What I learned from this document: I learned not only the name of the party that the home was purchased from, but the fact that Virgil was taking out a loan with the Alexandria Banking Company. That means that there should be a mortgage record on file with the Madison County Recorder's office - another record to search. The date of this transaction, March 1942, just after World War II started and right at the time of the birth of my uncle, Terry. Perhaps Virgil and Edna were buying this home because they wanted to help my grandparents have a place to come home to after the war. These purchase documents do contradict the family story I was told that my grandparents bought the house without any help from Virgil and Edna. Another benefit is that I have a copy of my great-grandfather's signature!
Related documents: Here are some related documents regarding the release of the mortgage by the Christensen's:
Spring Clean: The Spring Clean is my attempt to examine, cite and document the files and scans that I have accumulated over the years in my genealogy research. By cataloging, filing and re-examining different pieces of data I hope to discover new facts about my family.
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My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, David William KING, was born on this date in 1825, near Zanesville, Ohio. David was the son of William and Sarah (SULLIVAN) KING, and the older brother of my Daniel KING. David married October 7, 1855 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana to Nancy M. BAYLOR, daughter of John and Nancy (SARGENT) BAYLOR. Nancy was born January 26, 1831 in Marion County, Indiana. They had 1 daughter. David was a carpenter and ice merchant in Indianapolis. Nancy died August 26, 1883 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. David died December 31, 1899 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Both are buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
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The following are some tidbits regarding politics from a personal interview with my mother:
What can you tell me about your family and politics?
Lambertson's were Democrats, the Wright's were Republicans.
Martha Lambertson was Madison County [Indiana] Recorder, as a Republican
Daddy couldn't declare his politics because he worked for the post office. He never voted in the primary.
[off-topic]: Dad loved to work the "Little Fooler" puzzle, believe it was from the Chicago paper. Loved to work that every week. At the post office, he was considered the money order clerk; Henry Brown worked at one side of the window, dad at the other. Dad had to take a sorting pitch test every year and could only miss so many in a certain amount of time. I remember him practicing at home. Dad was an avid reader; both mom and dad were - they were in three book clubs at one time. They were always going to the used book stores. Mom liked Harlequin's - quick reads and you didn't have to think. They both loved Michener novels, John Jakes novels, etc.
What about Wendell Willkie; did your mom tell you anything about his 1940 campaign in Elwood?
Just that she was in the parade.
[off-topic]: I remember watching the 1968 riots on television and thinking that I was watching another world. I had a high school chemistry teacher whose wife was from Louisiana, and she had trouble getting on a bus with blacks [when she moved north]
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My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Curtiss HURLBUT, was born on this date in 1764 in Woodbury, Connecticut. Curtiss was the son of Israel & Jerusha (________) HURLBUT, and the younger brother of my Avis HURLBUT. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Mary CHEW, was born on this date in 1780 in New Jersey. Mary was the daughter of Rev. Jesse and Mary (RICHARDS) CHEW, and the younger sister of my Nathaniel CHEW. Mary married Joseph EASTLACK about 1800. Mary died October 6, 1851. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Peter GROENENDYKE, was born on this date in 1800 in New Jersey. Peter was the son of James and Johannah (ANTONIDES) GROENENDYKE, and the older brother of my Elias GROENENDYKE. Peter married June 28, 1821 in Wayne County, Indiana to Hannah BEARD. Hannah was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (DICKS) BEARD. Hannah was born December 12, 1803 in Guilford County, North Carolina. They had 4 children. Hannah died November 19, 1886. Peter died August 24, 1854 in Montgomery County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Thomas KING, was born on this date in 1817 in Ohio. Thomas was the son of William and Sarah (SULLIVAN) KING, and the older brother of my Daniel KING. Thomas married before 1842 to Rebecca ________. They had 6 children. Rebecca was born February 16, 1822 in Virginia and died August 21, 1853 in Madison County, Indiana. Thomas married secondly circa 1854 to Martha E. ________. They had 3 children. Martha was born circa 1833 in Indiana. Thomas was a farmer in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana and served as a State Senator in Indiana. Thomas died May 21, 1864 in Madison County, Indiana and is buried in the Howard Cemetery, Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana.
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The FREESE surname is in Eileen's maternal line. The origins of the surname are not yet known.
Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 51: Susanna FREESE (1820-1893). Susanna was born October 7, 1820 in Ohio. She married Daniel DUFFEY (1815-1879) before 1843, when their first child was born. Daniel was born February 2, 1815 in Virginia. They had 8 children together, and had moved to Lagro Township, Wabash County, Indiana by the 1860 census. Daniel died May 17, 1879. Susanna died June 7, 1893. Both are buried in the Center Grove Cemetery, Wabash County, Indiana.
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My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Elizabeth J. BEALS, married on this date in 1867 to Solomon HINSHAW. Elizabeth was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan Thomas BEALS. Solomon was the son of Michael and Rachel (________) HINSHAW. Elizabeth was born March 17, 1849 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Solomon was born November 1841 in North Carolina. They had 3 sons and lived in Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, where Solomon was a farmer. Solomon died November 29, 1929. Elizabeth died September 9, 1928. Both are buried in the Summit Lawn Cemetery, Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.
My maternal 4th-great granduncle, Thomas J. BEALS, married on this date in 1859 to Sarah Malinda THOMPSON. Thomas was the son of Nathan C. and Elizabeth (CHEW) BEALS, and the younger brother of my John T. BEALS. Thomas was born August 2, 1836 in Hamilton County, Indiana. I do not have the dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Sarah. They resided in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska in the 1880 census. Thomas died December 6, 1902. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Anna ALDERMAN, married on this date in 1838 in Marion County, Indiana to William KINGAM. Anna was the daughter of James and Martha (CANTELL) ALDERMAN, and the younger sister of my Richard ALDERMAN. I do not have the date of birth or death, nor parentage for William. Anna was born circa 1820 in Indiana. They had 2 children. Nothing further is known at this time.
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