Wading Into the Big Pond with AncestryDNA

I finally took the plunge into the 3rd of the major players in the DNA field and submitted a test to AncestryDNA.  I'd already tested at both 23andMe and FamilytreeDNA.  Between those two, I probably have enough data to keep me busy for years, but by testing with Ancestry, I will be fishing in the pond with the largest pool of fellow testers.

For a comparison of how the various autosomal DNA testing companies break down, please see the chart at the International Society of Genetic Genealogy Wiki.  They rate Ancestry's DNA users as having a medium response rate and a medium level of genealogical knowledge.  The worst response rate was from 23andMe and I managed to have pretty good results before they changed their setup.  I like how FamilyTreeDNA is set up, but they only have about 150,000 testers versus the 1 million at Ancestry.  So I'm definitely stepping into the big pond.

I'm looking forward to finding even more relatives and hopefully break down some brick walls.

Mom's Patriot Ancestors

Another one of my genealogy goals for 2016 includes working towards documenting descent for admission into heredity societies.  For instance, mom had recently asked if it was possible to prove descent for her to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).  We have those patriot ancestors, but it will just be a matter of documentation.

In order to facilitate the process, I went to the DAR's website and their Patriot Ancestor search engine, searching for individuals in mom's line that might have been recognized as Patriots.  I was able to locate several ancestors.  There may be more that have served but aren't recognized yet, but I wanted to start with the lines that were already recognized and prove descent from them.

Here are the Patriot Ancestors found that mom descends from:

NICHOLAS BARKER - A006109 

Nicholas was recognized for patriotic service from Guilford County, North Carolina for furnishing supplies.  

Line of descent : Nicholas Barker & Hannah Allen>Abner Barker & Lydia Osborne>Mary Barker & John W. Davis>Mary Davis & John T. Beals>Nathan T. Beals & Elizabeth C. Poe>Pearl M. Beals & Charles W. Lambertson>Clemon B. Lambertson & June K. Davis>Bonnie M. Lambertson & William L. Wright>mom

JOHN CORBIN - A025944

John was recognized for patriotic service from Culpepper County, Virginia for furnishing supplies.

Line of descent : John Corbin & Frances Fant>Frances Corbin & Benjamin Kendrick>Elizabeth Kendrick & James Putman>Mary Putman & Jesse Reynolds>Fanny Reynolds & Austin Davis>James A. Davis & Mary E. Swafford>Ida Davis & unknown>June K. Davis & Clemon B. Lambertson>Bonnie M. Lambertson & William L. Wright>mom

DAVID CROCKETT - A027938

David was recognized for patriotic service from the Watauga Settlement, Washington District, North Carolina as a signer of the Watauga Petition in 1776.

Line of descent : David Crockett & Elizabeth Hedge>Alexander Crockett & Elizabeth Watkins>David Crockett & Mary Ann Nosler>Mary Ann Crockett & Peter K. Swafford>Mary E. Swafford & James A. Davis>Ida Davis & unknown>June K. Davis & Clemon B. Lambertson>Bonnie M. Lambertson & William L. Wright>mom

JOHN DAVIS - A030436

John was recognized for patriotic service from Hillsborough District, North Carolina for payment for services rendered.

Line of descent : John Davis & Mary Chamness>Charles Davis & Hannah Piggott>John W. Davis & Mary Barker>Mary Davis & John T. Beals>Nathan T. Beals & Elizabeth C. Poe>Pearl M. Beals>Charles W. Lambertson>Clemon B. Lambertson & June K. Davis>Bonnie M. Lambertson & William L. Wright>mom

THOMAS HEATON - A054052

Thomas served as a private from Virginia in the 3rd Company of Captain Peyton in Colonel Heth's 7th Regiment.

Line of descent : Thomas Heaton & Susan Taylor>James R. Heaton & Elizabeth Jacobs>Rebecca A. Heaton & Joseph W. Wright>John W. Wright & Ellen King>Virgil L. Wright & Edna M. Pierce>William L. Wright & Bonnie M. Lambertson>mom

SAMUEL HUTCHINSON SR- A061427

Samuel was recognized for patriotic service from Norwich, Vermont for being a member of the Committee of Safety in 1777.

Line of descent : Samuel Hutchinson & Jemima Dunham>Sarah Hutchinson & Francis Smalley>Thirsa Smalley & Gordon Pierce>Francis S. Pierce & Rebecca Page>Edmund G. Pierce & Catherine Groenendyke>William F. Pierce & Clara A. Penisten>Edna M. Pierce & Virgil L. Wright>William L. Wright & Bonnie M. Lambertson>mom

NICHOLAS KEMMER - A064441

Nicholas served as corporal from Pennsylvania in Captain Finney's 4th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line.

Line of descent : Nicholas Kemmer & Sarah Fayler>Elizabeth Kimmer & Godfrey Heck>Mary Heck & William Shaw>Elizabeth Shaw & Daniel King>Ellen King & John W. Wright>Virgil L. Wright & Edna M. Pierce>William L. Wright & Bonnie M. Lambertson>mom

MORDECAI MENDENHALL - A077381

Mordecai was recognized for patriotic service from Guilford County, North Carolina for rendering material aid.

Line of descent : Mordecai Mendenhall & Charity Beeson>Charity Mendenhall & Aaron Mills>Henry Mills & Hannah Woodward>Hannah Mills & Isaac S. Poe>Elizabeth C. Poe & Nathan T. Beals>Pearl M. Beals & Charles W. Lambertson>Clemon B. Lambertson & June K. Davis>Bonnie M. Lambertson & William L. Wright>mom

AARON MILLS - A079836

Aaron was recognized for patriotic service from Guilford County, North Carolina for furnishing supplies.

Line of descent : Aaron Mills & Charity Mendenhall>Henry Mills & Hannah Woodward>Hannah Mills & Isaac S. Poe>Elizabeth C. Poe & Nathan T. Beals>Pearl M. Beals & Charles W. Lambertson>Clemon B. Lambertson & June K. Davis>Bonnie M. Lambertson & William L. Wright>mom

HENRY MILLS - A079909

Henry was recognized for patriotic service from Hillsborough District, North Carolina for services rendered.

Line of descent : Henry Mills & Hannah Thornburg>Aaron Mills & Charity Mendenhall>Henry Mills & Hannah Woodward>Hannah Mills & Isaac S. Poe>Elizabeth C. Poe & Nathan T. Beals>Pearl M. Beals & Charles W. Lambertson>Clemon B. Lambertson & June K. Davis>Bonnie M. Lambertson & William L. Wright>mom

SAMUEL NESBIT - A082390

Samuel served as a soldier from Virginia in Capt. Alexander Stewart's Company.

Line of descent : Samuel Nesbit & Mary Berry>Elizabeth Nesbit & Samuel Wardlaw>Anna Wardlow & John Wright>Joseph W. Wright & Rebecca A. Heaton>John W. Wright & Ellen King>Virgil L. Wright & Edna M. Pierce>William L. Wright & Bonnie M. Lambertson>mom

MATTHEW OSBORNE - A084526

Matthew was recognized for patriotic service from Guilford County, North Carolina for services rendered.

Line of descent : Matthew Osborne & Mary Reynolds>Lydia Osborne & Abner Barker>Mary Barker & John W. Davis>Mary Davis & John T. Beals>Nathan T. Beals & Elizabeth C. Poe>Pearl M. Beals & Charles W. Lambertson>Clemon B. Lambertson & June K. Davis>Bonnie M. Lambertson & William L. Wright>mom

ANTHONY RAINES - A093504

Anthony served as a private from Randolph County, North Carolina in the militia under Colonel Lyteral.

Line of descent : Anthony Raines & Nancy Graham>Elizabeth Rains & John W. Poe>Isaac S. Poe & Hannah Mills>Elizabeth C. Poe & Nathan T. Beals>Pearl M. Beals & Charles W. Lamberston>Clemon B. Lambertson & June K. Davis>Bonnie M. Lambertson & William L. Wright>mom

FRANCIS SMALLEY - A105541

Francis served as a private from Vermont under Captains Bush, Hazen and Brush and Colonel Olcott.

Line of descent : Francis Smalley & Sarah Hutchinson>Thirsa Smalley & Gordon Pierce>Francis S. Pierce & Rebecca Page>Edmund G. Pierce & Catherine Groenendyke>William F. Pierce & Clara A. Penisten>Edna M. Pierce & Virgil L. Wright>William L. Wright & Bonnie M. Lambertson>mom

JOSEPH SMALLEY - A105547

Joseph was recognized for his patriotic service from Norwich, Vermont as a Member of the Committee of Safety in 1777 and Sealer of Weights and Measures in 1781.

Line of descent : Joseph Smalley & Jemima Ordway>Francis Smalley & Sarah Hutchinson>Thirsa Smalley & Gordon Pierce>Francis S. Pierce & Rebecca Page>Edmund G. Pierce & Catherine Groenendyke>William F. Pierce & Clara A. Penisten>Edna M. Pierce & Virgil L. Wright>William L. Wright & Bonnie M. Lambertson>mom

ROBERT WARDLAW - A120761

Robert served as private from Virginia and served at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse.

Line of descent : Robert Wardlaw & Janet Downey>Samuel Wardlaw & Elizabeth Nesbit>Anna Wardlow & John Wright>Joseph W. Wright & Rebecca A. Heaton>John W. Wright & Ellen King>Virgil L. Wright & Edna M. Pierce>William L. Wright & Bonnie M. Lambertson>mom

ABRAHAM WOODWARD - A131418

Abraham was recognized for his patriotic service from Guilford County, North Carolina for giving material aid.

Line of descent : Abraham Woodward & Hannah Thornbrough>William Woodward & Elizabeth Millikan>Hannah Woodward & Henry Mills>Hannah Mills & Isaac S. Poe>Elizabeth C. Poe & Nathan T. Beals>Pearl M. Beals & Charles W. Lambertson>Clemon B. Lambertson & June K. Davis>Bonnie M. Lambertson & William L. Wright>mom

Now the hunt begins to documenting the descent from the established lines.  We will meet soon to decided which line we want to pursue first and find out the process for her becoming a member.

If you are related to any of these families or have any additions or corrections, I'd love to hear from you.

Shaky Leaves : Richard Alderman household, 1870 census Madison County, Indiana

Working through more of the shaky leaf hints at Ancestry.com for my LeMaster & Allied Families Tree and updated the record of the 1870 census in Richland Township, Madison County, Indiana for my maternal 4th-great grandfather, Richard Alderman and his family.

1870 US Census, Madison County, Indiana, population schedule, Richland Township, page 25, dwelling 165, family 165, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 20 December 2015); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

Richard was enumerated as "R. Alderman", a 60 year old toll gate operator, born in Kentucky.  He was a U.S. citizen and the value of his personal estate was $350.  Though relationship were not specified in 1870, the other members of the household are known to be his children, his wife having died.

Members of the household include Washington Alderman, a 32 year old farmhand, born in Indiana; Susan Alderman, a 23 year old house keeper born in Indiana; Minter Alderman, a 20 year old farm hand born in Indiana; and N. J., a 17 year old farm hand born in Indiana who had attended school within the year.

So far, this is the last record I have located for Richard.  His wife sometime between 1860-1870.  I don't know much about the family, other than Washington was a Civil War veteran.

If you are related to this family in any way, I would love to hear from you.

Shaky Leaves : Thomas Crane household, 1930 census Johnson County, Indiana

Found the 1930 census record of the family of my maternal 2nd-great granduncle and family, Thomas Franklin Crane in the 1930 census of Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana through Ancestry.com's hints on my LeMaster & Allied Family Tree.

1930 US Census, Johnson County, Indiana, population schedule, Edinburgh, enumeration district (ED) 41-1, SD 11, sheet 17A, dwelling 454, family 461, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 3 January 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

Thomas was a widower, his wife Mary Florence (Gilliland) Crane having died in 1924 in Monroe County, Indiana.  In 1930, he was enumerated as a Retail merchant, running a grocery, and rented his home for $ 11 per month.  His age was 59, born in Indiana, as were his parents.

Listed in the household were his daughters, Georgiana, age 18; Grace, age 16; Dorothy, age 13; Mary, age 11; and Louise, age 9; all born in Indiana.

Prior to this find, I did not realize that the family had moved from Monroe County over to Johnson County, or that he was involved in the grocery business.

If you have any additional information about this family, I would love to hear from you.

DNA : McMillen line

Uploaded the DNA results of Eileen's mother and brother Curt to GEDMatch and was quickly contacted by DNA researcher Retta, who noted the connection and wanted to know the relationships.  I'm worked with Retta before on the McMillen line out of Marshall County, Indiana.

Will continue to working with Retta and the other McMillen researchers to see if we can make the connections.

Shaky Leaves : Grace Lucille Crane Balser (1914-1996)

I located the FindAGrave memorial for Grace Lucille (Crane) Balser (1914-1996), my maternal first cousin 3 times removed, thanks to a hint from Ancestry.com.   Grace was the daughter of Thomas Franklin and Mary Florence (Gilliland) Crane.

Her memorial contained an obituary, which helps confirm the relationship and gives additional information about her daughter and her occupation.  In addition, this find allowed me to locate her husband's memorial as well.

Prior to this find, I did not have the name of Grace's spouse or her death date and location.

If you have any additional information on this family, I would love to hear from you.

Crane obits ordered

Ordered two more obituaries from the Monroe County Public Library. They have been very fast in the past and the convenience of paying via PayPal is a plus.

The obituaries I requested were for my maternal 2nd-great grandaunt and uncle, Thomas Franklin & Mary Florence (Gilliland) Crane.

Mary Florence's obituary appeared in the May 7, 1924 edition of the Bloomington Telephone.  She was only 36 years old.

Thomas' obituary appeared in the August 16, 1948 edition of Bloomington World-Telephone.  He was 76 years old.

I will be interested to see what, if any, additional clues will come from these obituaries.

Shaky Leaves : Thomas Crane household, 1910 census Monroe County, Indiana

Found the 1910 census record of my maternal 2nd-great grandaunt and uncle, Thomas F. and Mary Florence (Gilliland) Crane in the 1910 census of Bloomington Township, Monroe County, Indiana through Ancestry.com's hints on my LeMaster & Allied Family Tree.

1910 US Census, Monroe County, Indiana, population schedule, Bloomington Township, enumeration district (ED) 126, SD 2, sheet 2B, dwelling 34, family 34, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 3 January 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..

Thomas was listed as a 32 year old married farmer, who had been married twice, married for four years this marriage.  He was born in Indiana, his father was born in Indiana and his mother was born in Kentucky.  He could read and write and spoke English.  His wife, Mary, was 23 years old and was the mother of 2 children, both living.  She was born in Indiana, her father was born in Kentucky and her mother born in Indiana.  No occupation was listed, and she could read and write and speak English.

Children listed in the household were Millard, age 6, born in Indiana; Martha E., age 3, born in Indiana; and Hellen, aged 6 months, born in Indiana.  Also living in the household was Thomas' brother, Horace E. Crane, aged 33, born in Illinois, a farmer.

Before I had located this record, I did not realize that Thomas had been previously married.  From checking with cousin Judy, I learned that his first wife's name was Bertha Brummett and she died a few years after their marriage.

If you have any additional information on this family, I would love to hear from you.

DNA : Aunt Ruby's Ethnicity Results

Back in November, I wrote about awaiting the DNA results from my oldest maternal relative, my great-aunt Ruby.  Her results have come back and below are the ethnicity estimates from FamilyTreeDNA.

Ruby's ethnicity came back 97% European and 2% Middle Eastern.  The Middle Eastern portion came from Asia Minor (Turkey).

I realize that these ethnicity results are dependent on the self-reporting of the data pool, I do find them interesting.  My guess is that the portion from Turkey is from her maternal grandfather - who is as yet unknown.  This could explain the dark hair, dark eyes and features that appear to resemble the "mystery man" photo.  More tests will have to be done on other family members to see where they compare.

For the European ethnicity, the Eastern Europe portion has not shown up in the known paper trail DNA, though there is much of Ruby's paternal ancestry that remains unknown.  The maternal lines include much of the British Isles.

How does this compare with my ethnicity from FamilyTreeDNA?  

A little less Middle Eastern, but overall, similar results that I would expect from being a generation removed.

I've already reached out to two of my first cousins, who come from this same line.  Will compare these results and be able to track exactly what DNA we share from our common ancestors.  Then, hopefully, I can triangulate with others who match us and find common ancestors to break down the brick walls.

LeMaster Cousins Gather

Yesterday, my mom & dad went to Portland and met with some of dad's cousins who were getting together to start off the New Year.  Unfortunately, I couldn't make it, but I was glad that they were able to go and talk about family history.

According to dad, it was a good visit, a lot of catching up over the years and sharing of some family stories and history.  A copy of some of the research that had been compiled (some from this blog) was given to them and now I have contact information to follow up and hopefully share some more research.

Here are a couple pictures that were taken.

L-R: Leland LeMaster, Weldon LeMaster, Doug LeMaster, Kay Addington, Gary LeMaster

The above is a picture of my dad with his first cousins' once removed, the children of John Leland and Helen Eileen (Pease) LeMaster.  Missing from the group was Terry, who was ill, and Larry, who passed in 1974.  Dad is also related to these brothers & sisters through their mother, Helen, who is a Wehrly descendant.  On that line they are third cousins twice removed to my dad.

Ann (LeMaster) Monger

Also at the gathering was Ann, who is my dad's first cousin, the daughter of John Leland & Dortha LeEtta (DeLauter) LeMaster.  She is the aunt of the group assembled above.

Hopefully the next time I am able to get over to the Portland area we can arrange to meet and maybe share some pictures, etc.  Once the weather warms in the spring I have plans to make some stops over there to the historical society and the courthouse.

Obituary : Peter Swafford, September 9, 1885, Republican Progress, Bloomington, Indiana

Thanks to the folks at the Monroe County, Indiana Public Library, I was able to obtain a copy of the obituary of my maternal 4th-great grandfather, Peter Kirkpatrick Swafford (1827-1885).  The obituary appeared in the September 9, 1885 edition of the Republican Progress in Bloomington, Indiana.

Peter Swafford, who lived on the hill (at Spencer) near Henry Keenes, died one day last week and was taken to Monroe county near Stinesville for burial.

That's not much of an obituary, but it does let me know that he was buried near Stinesville in Monroe County, even though he died in Owen County.  I have not yet located his burial location.

Peter was born June 12, 1827 in Mississippi and married April 3, 1853 in Owen County, Indiana to Mary Ann Crockett (1835-1865).  

Cousin bait : LaMaster

Just received an email from a LaMaster, trying to find out how we are connected.  Wrote him back and asked for as much information he has tracing his line back, so I can compare notes and see if I can find the line in the books I have on the family.  Spelling variations aside, if we are related, it's likely pretty distant.

The branches I'm aware of that spell the name LaMaster from the "Lemasters USA" book by Howard Lemaster would be at least 5th or more distant cousins, provided I can find the link of my branch in to those lines.  

I'm still working on the paper trail to that line, hoping to save my money and do a Y-DNA test to connect to others who have a better paper trail.

This blog continues to be good 'cousin bait' with people finding me and reaching out.

LeMaster Aunts & Uncles

My paternal LeMaster aunts & uncles (dad's brothers and sisters) gathered together on New Year's Day and my mom shared the following photographs with me.  All taken at Ruth & Doug's in Sheridan, Indiana.

L-R Victor LeMaster, Paul LeMaster, Idola Coats, Juanita Steigerwalt, Ruth Davies, Ord LeMaster

Victor LeMaster

Ord & Gloria (Wright) LeMaster

Paul & Betty (Lanning) LeMaster

Don & Idola (LeMaster) Coats

Harold & Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt

Surname Saturday : Eileen's First Six Generations

For this edition of Surname Saturday, I'm going to list out the first six generations of Eileen's family in hopes of making a connection.  Many times people find my blog through Google searches, and I'm hoping to reach more of her cousins.  If you are related to any of these families, I'd love to hear from you.

Generation 1
1. EILEEN

Generation 2
2. HER DAD
3. HER MOM

Generation 3
4. ST. PATRICK MERLIN CUMMINGS : born 17 March 1863 in Haleyville, Winston County, Alabama; married 16 March 1920 in Sedgwick, Lawrence County, Arkansas; died 7 January 1929 in Sedwick, Lawrence County, Arkansas.
5. BESSIE LEE IVEY : born 8 July 1900 in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky; died 10 March 2003 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana.
6. SHERMAN STEWART PEFLEY : born 24 July 1910 in Lagro, Wabash County, Indiana; married 18 August 1935 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana; died 23 January 2005 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana.
7. LEOTA MARIE LEWIS : born 21 April 1916 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana; died 31 July 2001 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana.

Generation 4
8. WYATT CUMMINGS : born 13 February 1841 in Walker County, Alabama; married 15 August 1857 in Winston County, Alabama; died 22 August 1890 in Colbert County, Alabama.
9. MARGARET HENSON : born circa 1843 in Alabama; died 28 December 1915 in Dyer County, Tennessee.
10. SAMUEL H. IVEY : born circa 1869 in Kentucky; married 26 February 1896 in Massac County, Illinois; died 25 May 1953 in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri.
11. EMMA E. CARTER : born Jun 1879 in Kentucky; died before 20 July 1973.
12. ALBERT DUFFEY PEFLEY : born 12 January 1867 in Wabash County, Indiana; married 9 October 1898 in Culver, Marshall County, Indiana; died 20 April 1964 in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana.
13. SARAH MAY PEEPLES : born 3 May 1870 in Maxinkuchee, Marshall County, Indiana; died 4 April 1932 in Argos, Marshall County, Indiana.
14. LAWRENCE SOLOMON LEWIS : born 30 March 1885 in Lancaster, Huntington County, Indiana; married 24 February 1906 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana; died 26 January 1947 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana.
15. RUTH ALICE SILLS : born 29 March 1889 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana; died 18 February 1959 in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana.

Generation 5
16. SPENCER CROMEANS : born circa 1812 in North Carolina; married before 1832 in Walker County, Alabama; died after 5 May 1861 in Winston County, Alabama.
17. GINCY _________ : born circa 1816 in South Carolina; died after 17 Jun 1880 in Wayne County, Tennessee.
20. GEORGE WASHINGTON IVEY : born circa 1810 in Virginia; married 29 June 1863 in Marshall County, Kentucky; died after 25 Jun 1880 in Marshall County, Kentucky.
21. REBECCA HARROLD : born circa 1832 in Kentucky; died after 30 Jun 1870 in Marshall County, Kentucky.
22. GEORGE WASHINGTON CARTER 
23. ELLEN DUNAWAY : born circa 1863 in Kentucky; died after 3 September 1870 in Graves County, Kentucky.
24. THOMAS JEFFERSON PEFLEY : born 24 May 1840 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio; married 17 September 1863 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana; died 9 February 1935 in Dana, Jackson County, Indiana.
25. RUTH ANNE DUFFEY : born 17 November 1847 in Logan, Hocking County, Ohio; died 9 January 1942 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana.
26. GEORGE PEEPLES : born 24 September 1836 in Miami County, Indiana; married 22 October 1867 in Marshall County, Indiana; died 15 January 1918 in Culver, Marshall County, Indiana.
27. KATHERINE McMILLEN : born 6 April 1849 in Marshall County, Indiana; died 26 April 1916 in Culver, Marshall County, Indiana.
28. JACOB LEWIS : born 17 January 1847 in Huntington County, Indiana; married 28 November 1878 in Wabash County, Indiana; died 22 April 1898 in Lancaster, Huntington County, Indiana.
29. MARIETTA COOK : born 6 April 1855 in Grant County, Indiana; died 31 January 1942 in Wabash County, Indiana.
30. CHRISTOPHER SILLS : born 15 February 1840 in Champaign County, Ohio; married 21 May 1872 in Wabash County, Indiana; died 19 March 1913 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana.
31. SAMANTHA SHELLY : born 16 December 1848 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana; died 20 March 1933 in Grant County, Indiana.

Generation 6
40. THOMAS W. IVEY : born circa 1770 in North Carolina; died after 23 August 1850 in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
46. DAVID C. DUNAWAY : born September 1833 in Kentucky; married 15 August 1857; died after 12 Jun 1900 in Marshall County, Kentucky.
47. MARGARET EMLEY PRINCE : born circa 1835 in Kentucky; died after 3 September 1870 in Graves County, Kentucky.
48. SOLOMON PEFLEY : born 10 January 1798 in Botetourt County, Virginia; married 14 February 1821 in Botetourt County, Virginia; died 9 June 1879 in Wabash County, Indiana.
49. FRANCES ROOF : born in Botetourt County, Virginia; died 1840 in Preble County, Ohio.
50. DANIEL L. DUFFEY : born 22 January 1815 in Woodstock, Hardy County, Virginia; married 22 December 1839 in St. Paris, Champaign County, Ohio; died 17 May 1879 in Wabash County, Indiana.
51. SUSANNA FREEZE : born 7 October 1820 in Champaign County, Ohio; died 7 June 1893 in Wabash County, Indiana.
52. HUGH ALLEN BALLENTINE PEEPLES : born between 1800-1810; died after 1850.
53. PATSEY FISHER : born 11 Jun 1813; died 19 March 1850 in Marshall County, Indiana.
54. JAMES E. McMILLEN : born circa 1811 in New York; died after 15 June 1880 in Marshall County, Indiana.
55. JULIA E. _________ : born circa 1811 in Ireland; died after 15 June 1880 in Marshall County, Indiana.
56. SOLOMON LEWIS : born 9 January 1820 in Montgomery County, Ohio; married 31 January 1841 in Henry County, Indiana; died 18 December 1895 in Lancaster, Huntington County, Indiana.
57. MARGARET RINEHART : born 6 June 1822 in Henry County, Indiana; died 28 October 1895 in Lancaster, Huntington County, Indiana.
58. ROBERT COOK : born circa 1798 in South Carolina; died after 1 June 1860 in Miami County, Indiana.
59. SARAH DOLES : born circa 1816 in Kentucky; died after 1 June 1860 in Miami County, Indiana.
60. GEORGE SILLS : born 1 December 1809 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania; married 16 February 1832 in Champaign County, Ohio; died 9 June 1880 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana.
61. MARY GRIMES : born 19 April 1809 in Middleton, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died 21 August 1903 in Huntington County, Indiana.
62. JACOB SHELLY : born circa 1794; died July 1863 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana.
63. ELIZABETH RICKERT : born circa 1818 in Ohio; died 18 February 1900 in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana.

Surname Saturday – create a post in which you discuss a surname and mention its origins, its geographical location(s) and how it fits into your genealogy research. Surname Saturday is an ongoing series at GeneaBloggers.

New Year, New Hope

Today is the start of the new year and for many, the start of new resolutions for the coming year.  For those doing genealogy, the start of the new year always brings hope of finding new ancestors and making new discoveries about the family.

For my part, yesterday i spent my Christmas money (thank you - mother in law!) on two items that I hope will add to my knowledge of family. One was a book, the other was a DNA test kit.

The book was from the Seventh Day Baptist organization, entitled "Newport Seventh Day Baptist Trilogy" by Don and Ilou Sanford.  Many of my ancestors were founders and members of this church and denomination, and i'm interested in finding out what the book has to say about the early days of the church and my ancestors.  The price was right and the description seems interesting:

 Part I “Entering Into Covenant” is a documented history of the church including its founding, its meeting house, and the impact of some its its members in colonial history. Part II lists the members of the church from its founding in 1671 until its closing in 1884. Part III is a genealogical study of the descendents of Samuel and Tacy Hubbard through their three daughters, 24 grandchildren and two successive generation beyond.

The other item I purchased yesterday was a DNA test kit from Ancestry.com.  The sale price was too good to pass up and the number of people who have tested their continues to grow.  Once I complete this test, I will have tested at all three of the major providers : 23andMe, FamilyTreeDNA and Ancestry.  I am eager to see what new connections I will make.  I'll admit that I had held off on testing there before because of the lack of a chromosome browser, but with third party tools such as GEDMatch I'm sure I can work through it.

Last week I was also able to send off two DNA test kits to my first cousins who are going to complete FamilyTreeDNA kits.  I continue to save my pennies and add them to my DNA funds so I can sponsor kits for cousins that will be wiling to test.

In other items, I do have plans to try to post more family information to this blog and share some more pictures that I recently came across.