The BRISLEY surname is in my paternal line. The origins of the surname are unknown, though likely English.
Ahnentafel # 1257 : Elizabeth Brisley (1670-1700). Elizabeth was born 1670 in Westerly, Rhode Island. She married circa 1685 to William Davis (1663-1745). William was born in 1663 in Glamorganshire, Wales. They had at least four children. William died 1745 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Elizabeth died June 30, 1700 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
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Saturday, February 14, 2015
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Church Record Sunday : Beals Family, Westfield MM, Hamilton County, Indiana
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| Ancestry.com. U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014. Original data:Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes. Earlham College Friends Collection & College Archives, Richmond, Indiana. |
The record card of the family states:
John Beals, born Ohio, 6th month, 26th day, 1827; son of Nathan and Elizabeth Beals; received upon request at Westfield Monthly Meeting, married Mary Davis.
Mary Beals, born Holly Springs, North Carolina, 9th month, 9th day, 1825; daughter of John and Mary Davis; birthright member of Holly North Carolina Monthly Meeting, married John Beals.
Mary A. Beals, born Westfield, Indiana, 3rd month, 27th day, 1859; daughter of John and Mary Beals; received upon request at Westfield Monthly Meeting, released by letter.
John F. Beals, born Westfield, Indiana, 9th month, 21st day, 1866; son of John and Mary Beals; received upon request at Westfield Monthly Meeting.
Nathan Thos. Beals, born Westfield, Indiana, 2nd month, 7th day, 1856; son of John and Mary Beals; received upon request of Westfield Monthly Meeting, married Elizabeth Powe.
Elizabeth Beals; born Whitelick, Indiana, 1856; daughter of Isaac and Hannah Powe, birthright member of Whitelick, Indiana Monthly Meeting, married Nathan T. Beals.
Pearley May Beals, born Westfield, Indiana, 1877;daughter of N.T. and E. Beals, birthright member of Westfield Monthly Meeting.
Maggie Beals, born Westfield,Indiana, 9th month, 1880; daughter of N.T. and E. Beals, birthright member of Westfield Monthly Meeting.
Ethel Beals, born Westfield, Indiana; daughter of N.T. and Elizabeth Beals.
Nellie Beals
Some slight differences discovered in this membership record. John Beals birth date is recorded as the 26th day, while in the genealogy Chronology of the Beals Family, which he wrote, he gave his birth date as the 25th. John was not a birthright member of the Friends church, although his father (Nathan C. Beals) had been one, but he had been disowned. Mary (Davis) Beals birth date matches what I have in my database, her parents John and Mary (Barker) Davis had moved from North Carolina to Indiana.
Of the children of John and Mary (Davis) Beals listed in this membership, Mary, John F. and Nathan Thomas, I have just a couple of updates to my data. The birth date for John F. is listed as the 21st, when I had it as the 9th in my database, without a source, so there is one correction to make. Nathan Thomas was in my database being born on the 17th, without a source as well. So there are two corrections/updates to make.
Elizabeth Poe who married Nathan Thomas Beals was a birthright member of the Society from Whitelick Monthly Meeting in Morgan County, Indiana. Her parents were Isaac and Hannah (Mills) Poe.
The listings of the children of Nathan T. and Elizabeth (Poe) Beals is a bit confusing. Pearley May Beals was my 2nd-great grandmother, Pearl May Beals, who married Charles Wilson Lambertson. I only show three daughters in the family of Nathan T. and Elizabeth (Poe) Beals : Pearl May (1878), Nellie Myrtle (1880) and Ethel Mable (1885). This record gives the birth date of Pearl as 1877, when I show it was May 11, 1878. I show Nellie born August 30, 1880 and Ethel born November 27, 1885. This church membership record gives no birth dates for either Nellie or Ethel, but adds a Maggie Beals, born September 1880. Did they confuse Nellie's middle name as Maggie and have her birthdate off by a month, or could there have been another daughter, possibly a twin of Nellie? Being born August 30th, it's not a stretch to think the date could be recorded as September, especially since the birth took place in Nebraska and the membership role was created after the fact. More mysteries.
Not all of John and Mary (Davis) Beals' children are listed in this record. Left out are Elizabeth (b. 1849), Emma (b. 1851) and Sarah (b. 1854). I do not know if they were ever members of the Society of Friends.
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Thursday, December 04, 2014
Exploratory Data Analysis : James Austin Davis (c1850-1909)
James Austin Davis (c1850-1909) was my maternal 3rd-great grandfather. What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.
1. Vital Records
1.1. Birth Certificate
James was born circa 1850 in Indiana, according to census records1,2, although it was also reported as 18513 or 18524.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If James' birth was recorded in a newspaper, I've not located it yet. Will need to check with local libraries and state archives to see if they have any newspapers from the time period.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I'm not aware of any surviving Davis family Bible that might record his birth. Will continue to reach out to family members in the hopes that one can be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I do not know of the church affiliation of the Davis family.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that James was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
James married Mary Ellen Swafford on July 3, 1873 in Monroe County, Indiana5. Mary Ellen was born August 30, 1854 in Monroe County, Indiana. They had two children and apparently were divorced before 1880. Mary Ellen died January 28, 1932 in Monroe County, Indiana.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention was made of James and Mary's wedding.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
James and Mary's marriage lasted less than 10 years.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
Need to search court records in either Monroe County, Indiana or Owen County, Indiana for divorce record of James and Mary. By the 1880 census, Austin was no longer living with the family, and Mary was remarried in November of 1884. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3. Death Certificate
James died June 12, 1909 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana. I thought I had a copy of his death certificate, but apparently have not sourced it in my database. Will need to add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper records to see if mention was made of James' death. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Somewhere in my files I have the records of the funeral home who handled James' body after his death. I thought I had sourced that data in my files, but apparently I have not. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
There is no tombstone for James. His body was sent to the Indianapolis Anatomical Board. A memorial page has been set up at the FindAGrave website and can be seen here.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1900 Federal Census
On June 2, 1900, James was enumerated in Cass County, Indiana at the Northern Indiana Hospital for the Insane3, as James A. Davis, inmate, born 1851 in Indiana.
2.1.2. 1880 Federal Census
On June 3, 1880, James was enumerated in Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana2, as Austin Davis, age 30, inmate, insane, born Indiana. He could not read or write and had no occupation. He was a resident at the Owen County Assylum.
2.1.3. 1870 Federal Census
On August 22, 1870, James was enumerated in the Lewis Walden household Stinesville, Monroe County, Indiana4, as Austin Davis, age 18, born in Indiana. His occupation was listed as hired labor.
2.1.4. 1860 Federal Census
On June 18, 1860, James was enumerated in the Joseph Langwell household in Washington Township, Monroe County, Indiana1, as James A. Davis, age 10, born in Indiana.
2.2. State Census Records
The State of Indiana conducted state census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1931. These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet examined these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Davis family.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
No draft records have been located for James.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by James or his father that would make him eligible to receive military pension benefits.
3.3. Service Records
No service records have been located for James. He was too young for the Civil War, and by the Spanish-American War was in an asylum.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Owen and Monroe Counties, Indiana to see what records might mention James. Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps of Owen and Monroe Counties, Indiana will need to be searched to see what information might be relevant to my search for James.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available for research on James include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add these to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
Sources :
1. Joseph Langwell household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Washington Township, Monroe County, Indiana, page 14, dwelling 46, family 46; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 282, page 687.
2. Owen County Assylum, 1880 U.S. census, population schedule, Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana, ED 259, SD 4, dwelling 28, family 28; National Archives micropublication T9, roll 303.
3. Northern Indiana Hospital for the Insane, 1900 U.S. census, Cass County, Indiana, population schedule, Clinton Township, ED 131, SD 11, sheet 3; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 362.
4. Lewis Walden household, 1870 U.S. census, Monroe County, Indiana, population schedule, Bean Blossom Township, page 1, dweling 1, family 1; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 344.
5. Monroe County, Indiana Marriage Records, Book 5, page 442.
This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.
1. Vital Records
1.1. Birth Certificate
James was born circa 1850 in Indiana, according to census records1,2, although it was also reported as 18513 or 18524.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If James' birth was recorded in a newspaper, I've not located it yet. Will need to check with local libraries and state archives to see if they have any newspapers from the time period.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I'm not aware of any surviving Davis family Bible that might record his birth. Will continue to reach out to family members in the hopes that one can be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I do not know of the church affiliation of the Davis family.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that James was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
James married Mary Ellen Swafford on July 3, 1873 in Monroe County, Indiana5. Mary Ellen was born August 30, 1854 in Monroe County, Indiana. They had two children and apparently were divorced before 1880. Mary Ellen died January 28, 1932 in Monroe County, Indiana.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention was made of James and Mary's wedding.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
James and Mary's marriage lasted less than 10 years.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
Need to search court records in either Monroe County, Indiana or Owen County, Indiana for divorce record of James and Mary. By the 1880 census, Austin was no longer living with the family, and Mary was remarried in November of 1884. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3. Death Certificate
James died June 12, 1909 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana. I thought I had a copy of his death certificate, but apparently have not sourced it in my database. Will need to add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper records to see if mention was made of James' death. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Somewhere in my files I have the records of the funeral home who handled James' body after his death. I thought I had sourced that data in my files, but apparently I have not. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
There is no tombstone for James. His body was sent to the Indianapolis Anatomical Board. A memorial page has been set up at the FindAGrave website and can be seen here.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1900 Federal Census
On June 2, 1900, James was enumerated in Cass County, Indiana at the Northern Indiana Hospital for the Insane3, as James A. Davis, inmate, born 1851 in Indiana.
2.1.2. 1880 Federal Census
On June 3, 1880, James was enumerated in Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana2, as Austin Davis, age 30, inmate, insane, born Indiana. He could not read or write and had no occupation. He was a resident at the Owen County Assylum.
2.1.3. 1870 Federal Census
On August 22, 1870, James was enumerated in the Lewis Walden household Stinesville, Monroe County, Indiana4, as Austin Davis, age 18, born in Indiana. His occupation was listed as hired labor.
2.1.4. 1860 Federal Census
On June 18, 1860, James was enumerated in the Joseph Langwell household in Washington Township, Monroe County, Indiana1, as James A. Davis, age 10, born in Indiana.
2.2. State Census Records
The State of Indiana conducted state census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1931. These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet examined these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Davis family.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
No draft records have been located for James.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by James or his father that would make him eligible to receive military pension benefits.
3.3. Service Records
No service records have been located for James. He was too young for the Civil War, and by the Spanish-American War was in an asylum.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Owen and Monroe Counties, Indiana to see what records might mention James. Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps of Owen and Monroe Counties, Indiana will need to be searched to see what information might be relevant to my search for James.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available for research on James include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add these to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
Sources :
1. Joseph Langwell household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Washington Township, Monroe County, Indiana, page 14, dwelling 46, family 46; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 282, page 687.
2. Owen County Assylum, 1880 U.S. census, population schedule, Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana, ED 259, SD 4, dwelling 28, family 28; National Archives micropublication T9, roll 303.
3. Northern Indiana Hospital for the Insane, 1900 U.S. census, Cass County, Indiana, population schedule, Clinton Township, ED 131, SD 11, sheet 3; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 362.
4. Lewis Walden household, 1870 U.S. census, Monroe County, Indiana, population schedule, Bean Blossom Township, page 1, dweling 1, family 1; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 344.
5. Monroe County, Indiana Marriage Records, Book 5, page 442.
This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Exploratory Data Analysis : Mary Ellen (Swafford) Davis Gilliland (1854-1932)
Mary Ellen (Swafford) Davis Gilliland (1854-1932) was my maternal 3rd-great grandmother. What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.
1. Vital Records
1.1. Birth Certificate
Mary Ellen was born August 30, 1854 near Stinesville, Monroe County, Indiana. The 1900 census lists her birth as August 1854 in Indiana1. The State of Indiana did not require birth certificates until 1907.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If Mary Ellen's birth has been recorded in a newspaper, I have not yet located it. Will need to check with local libraries and state archives to see if they have newspapers from the time period.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of a Swafford family Bible might record her birth. Will continue to reach out to extended family members in hopes that one can be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I do not know of the church affiliation of the Swafford family.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Mary Ellen was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Mary Ellen married James Austin Davis on July 3, 1873 in Monroe County, Indiana2. James was born circa 1850 in Indiana. They had two children. They apparently divorced before 1880. James died June 12, 1909 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana.
Mary married Robert Farrell Gilliland on November 15, 1884 in Monroe County, Indiana. Robert was born November 27, 1849 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. They raised two children in Monroe County, Indiana. Robert died August 4, 1916 in Whitehall, Owen County, Indiana. I need to obtain a copy of their marriage license. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention is made of either of Mary's marriages.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
Mary Ellen and Robert's 25th wedding anniversary would have been November 15, 1909. Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if any mention was made of any anniversary celebrations.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
Will need to search court records in Owen County, Indiana to see if a record can be located relating to Mary Ellen and Austin Davis' divorce. In the 1880 census of Owen County, Mary Ellen was living back with her father, and Austin was a resident of the county asylum.
1.3. Death Certificate
Mary Ellen died January 28, 1932 near Dolan, Monroe County, Indiana. The cause of her death was uremic poisoning. I do not yet have a copy of her death certificate. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper account to see if Mary's death was mentioned. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Will need to search the local historical society to see if they have copies of funeral home records to see if I can learn anything about the arrangements for Mary. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Mary Ellen's tombstone in Methodist Cemetery in Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana has been photographed3. A link to her memorial page at FindAGrave is located here.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1930 Federal Census
On April 28, 1930, Mary Ellen was enumerated in the Peter W. Decker household in Montgomery County, Indiana3, as Mary Gilliland, grandmother, female, age 75, widow. She was born in Indiana, her father was born in Ohio and her mother born in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English.
2.1.2. 1920 Federal Census
I have not yet located Mary in the 1920 U.S. census.
2.1.3. 1910 Federal Census
On May 3, 1910, Mary Ellen was enumerated in Robert F. Gilliland household in Richland Township, Monroe County, Indiana4, as Mary E. Gilliland, wife, age 55, married 25 years. She was the mother of 4 children, 3 of whom were still living. She was born in Indiana and both her parents were born in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English.
2.1.4. 1900 Federal Census
On June 9, 1900, Mary Ellen was enumerated in the Robert Gilliland household in Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana5, as Mary Gilliland, wife, age 45, born August 1854. She had been married for 16 years and was the mother of 4 children, all living. She was born in Indiana and both of her parents were born in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English.
2.1.5. 1880 Federal Census
On June 14, 1880, Mary Ellen was enumerated in the Peter Swafford household in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana6, as Ellen Swafford, daughter, age 24, single. She was born in Indiana and both of her parents were born in Tennessee.
2.1.6. 1870 Federal Census
On July 8, 1870, Mary Ellen was enumerated in the Peter Swaford household in Franklin Township, Owen County, Indiana7, as Mary Swaford, age 15, housekeeper, born in Indiana.
2.2. State Census Records
The State of Indiana conducted state census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1931. These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not examined these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Swafford and Gilliland families.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
Not applicable, as Mary Ellen was female.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by either Mary Ellen's father or husbands that would qualify her for a military pension.
3.3. Service Records
Not applicable, as Mary Ellen was female.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Owen and Monroe Counties, Indiana to see what records might mention Mary Ellen. Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps in Owen and Monroe Counties, Indiana will need to be searched to see what information might be relevant to my search for Mary Ellen.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available for research on Mary Ellen include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add these to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
Sources :
1. Robert Gilliland household, 1900 U.S. census, Owen County, Indiana, population schedule, Clay Township, ED 106, SD 2, sheet 4, dwelling 92, family 93, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 396.
2. Monroe County, Indiana Marriage Records, Book 5, page 442.
3. Peter W. Decker household, 1930 U.S. census, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA (Brown Township); ED 54-3, SD 6, sheet 8B, National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. Robert F. Gilliland household, 1910 U.S. census, Monroe County, Indiana, population schedule, Richland Township, ED 40, SD 2, sheet 2, dwelling 289, family 296, National Archives micropublication T624, roll 371.
5. Robert Gilliland household, 1900 U.S. census, Owen County, Indiana, population schedule, Clay Township, ED 106, SD 2, sheet 4, dwelling 92, family 93, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 396.
6. Peter Swafford household, 1880 U.S. census, population schedule, Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, ED 251, SD 25, page 12, dwelling 112, family 112; National Archives micropublication T9, roll 303, page 284.
7. Peter Swaford household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Franklin Township, Owen County, Indiana, page 24, Deem P.O., dwelling 163, family 163; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 348, page 206.
This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.
1. Vital Records
1.1. Birth Certificate
Mary Ellen was born August 30, 1854 near Stinesville, Monroe County, Indiana. The 1900 census lists her birth as August 1854 in Indiana1. The State of Indiana did not require birth certificates until 1907.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If Mary Ellen's birth has been recorded in a newspaper, I have not yet located it. Will need to check with local libraries and state archives to see if they have newspapers from the time period.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of a Swafford family Bible might record her birth. Will continue to reach out to extended family members in hopes that one can be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I do not know of the church affiliation of the Swafford family.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Mary Ellen was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Mary Ellen married James Austin Davis on July 3, 1873 in Monroe County, Indiana2. James was born circa 1850 in Indiana. They had two children. They apparently divorced before 1880. James died June 12, 1909 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana.
Mary married Robert Farrell Gilliland on November 15, 1884 in Monroe County, Indiana. Robert was born November 27, 1849 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. They raised two children in Monroe County, Indiana. Robert died August 4, 1916 in Whitehall, Owen County, Indiana. I need to obtain a copy of their marriage license. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention is made of either of Mary's marriages.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
Mary Ellen and Robert's 25th wedding anniversary would have been November 15, 1909. Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if any mention was made of any anniversary celebrations.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
Will need to search court records in Owen County, Indiana to see if a record can be located relating to Mary Ellen and Austin Davis' divorce. In the 1880 census of Owen County, Mary Ellen was living back with her father, and Austin was a resident of the county asylum.
1.3. Death Certificate
Mary Ellen died January 28, 1932 near Dolan, Monroe County, Indiana. The cause of her death was uremic poisoning. I do not yet have a copy of her death certificate. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper account to see if Mary's death was mentioned. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Will need to search the local historical society to see if they have copies of funeral home records to see if I can learn anything about the arrangements for Mary. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Mary Ellen's tombstone in Methodist Cemetery in Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana has been photographed3. A link to her memorial page at FindAGrave is located here.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1930 Federal Census
On April 28, 1930, Mary Ellen was enumerated in the Peter W. Decker household in Montgomery County, Indiana3, as Mary Gilliland, grandmother, female, age 75, widow. She was born in Indiana, her father was born in Ohio and her mother born in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English.
2.1.2. 1920 Federal Census
I have not yet located Mary in the 1920 U.S. census.
2.1.3. 1910 Federal Census
On May 3, 1910, Mary Ellen was enumerated in Robert F. Gilliland household in Richland Township, Monroe County, Indiana4, as Mary E. Gilliland, wife, age 55, married 25 years. She was the mother of 4 children, 3 of whom were still living. She was born in Indiana and both her parents were born in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English.
2.1.4. 1900 Federal Census
On June 9, 1900, Mary Ellen was enumerated in the Robert Gilliland household in Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana5, as Mary Gilliland, wife, age 45, born August 1854. She had been married for 16 years and was the mother of 4 children, all living. She was born in Indiana and both of her parents were born in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English.
2.1.5. 1880 Federal Census
On June 14, 1880, Mary Ellen was enumerated in the Peter Swafford household in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana6, as Ellen Swafford, daughter, age 24, single. She was born in Indiana and both of her parents were born in Tennessee.
2.1.6. 1870 Federal Census
On July 8, 1870, Mary Ellen was enumerated in the Peter Swaford household in Franklin Township, Owen County, Indiana7, as Mary Swaford, age 15, housekeeper, born in Indiana.
2.2. State Census Records
The State of Indiana conducted state census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1931. These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not examined these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Swafford and Gilliland families.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
Not applicable, as Mary Ellen was female.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by either Mary Ellen's father or husbands that would qualify her for a military pension.
3.3. Service Records
Not applicable, as Mary Ellen was female.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Owen and Monroe Counties, Indiana to see what records might mention Mary Ellen. Will add this to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps in Owen and Monroe Counties, Indiana will need to be searched to see what information might be relevant to my search for Mary Ellen.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available for research on Mary Ellen include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add these to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
Sources :
1. Robert Gilliland household, 1900 U.S. census, Owen County, Indiana, population schedule, Clay Township, ED 106, SD 2, sheet 4, dwelling 92, family 93, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 396.
2. Monroe County, Indiana Marriage Records, Book 5, page 442.
3. Peter W. Decker household, 1930 U.S. census, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA (Brown Township); ED 54-3, SD 6, sheet 8B, National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. Robert F. Gilliland household, 1910 U.S. census, Monroe County, Indiana, population schedule, Richland Township, ED 40, SD 2, sheet 2, dwelling 289, family 296, National Archives micropublication T624, roll 371.
5. Robert Gilliland household, 1900 U.S. census, Owen County, Indiana, population schedule, Clay Township, ED 106, SD 2, sheet 4, dwelling 92, family 93, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 396.
6. Peter Swafford household, 1880 U.S. census, population schedule, Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, ED 251, SD 25, page 12, dwelling 112, family 112; National Archives micropublication T9, roll 303, page 284.
7. Peter Swaford household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Franklin Township, Owen County, Indiana, page 24, Deem P.O., dwelling 163, family 163; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 348, page 206.
This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.
Saturday, November 01, 2014
Surname Saturday : Barker
The BARKER surname is in my maternal line. The origins of the surname are likely English, and this particular line of Barkers were Quaker.
Stories and history :
Ahnentafel # 235 : Mary Barker (1793-1890). Mary's birth was recorded 11th month, 24th day of 1793 at Cane Creek MM, North Carolina. She married John Davis (1794-1877) on 10th month, 12th day, 1814 at Cane Creek MM, North Carolina. John's birth was recorded 10th month, 31st day of 1794 at Cane Creek MM, North Carolina and died August 2, 1877 in Hamilton County, Indiana. They were the parents of 11 children and moved to Indiana before 1850. Mary died January 30, 1890 at Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Both are buried at the Old Friends Cemetery, Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 470 : Abner Barker (1768- ). Abner's birth was recorded 8th month, 11th day of 1768 at Cane Creek MM, North Carolina. He married Lydia Osborne (1767- ) on 5th month, 26th day, 1791 at Center MM, North Carolina. Lydia's birth was recorded 1st month, 24th day of 1767 at New Garden MM, North Carolina. They were the parents of 8 children and were members of Cane Creek and Back Creek MM, North Carolina and Piney Grove MM, South Carolina.
Ahnentafel # 940 : Nicholas Barker (1737-1826). Nicholas was born March 8, 1737 in North Carolina. He married Hannah Allen (1741-1834) on June 9, 1760 in Guilford County, North Carolina. Hannah was born July 10, 1741 in Chester County, Pennsylvania and her death was recorded 12th month, 10th day, 1834 at Holly Spring MM, North Carolina. They were the parents of 7 children. Nicholas was recognized by the DAR for supplying the local militia. Nicholas' death was recorded 3rd month, 24th day, 1826 at Holly Spring MM, North Carolina.
Ahnentafel # 1880 : Daniel Barker (1704-1748). Daniel was born in 1704 in North Carolina. He married Elizabeth Nicholas (c1709- ). Elizabeth was born circa 1709 in New Castle, Delaware. They were the parents of at least two children. Daniel died in 1748.
Ahnentafel # 3760 : Samuel Barker (c1650-1720). Samuel was born circa 1650. The name of his wife is unknown. He emigrated in 1683 to New Castle, Delaware. He died in July 1720 in Wilmington, North Carolina and is buried in Old Swedes Churchyard, Wilmington, North Carolina.
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.
Stories and history :
Ahnentafel # 235 : Mary Barker (1793-1890). Mary's birth was recorded 11th month, 24th day of 1793 at Cane Creek MM, North Carolina. She married John Davis (1794-1877) on 10th month, 12th day, 1814 at Cane Creek MM, North Carolina. John's birth was recorded 10th month, 31st day of 1794 at Cane Creek MM, North Carolina and died August 2, 1877 in Hamilton County, Indiana. They were the parents of 11 children and moved to Indiana before 1850. Mary died January 30, 1890 at Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. Both are buried at the Old Friends Cemetery, Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 470 : Abner Barker (1768- ). Abner's birth was recorded 8th month, 11th day of 1768 at Cane Creek MM, North Carolina. He married Lydia Osborne (1767- ) on 5th month, 26th day, 1791 at Center MM, North Carolina. Lydia's birth was recorded 1st month, 24th day of 1767 at New Garden MM, North Carolina. They were the parents of 8 children and were members of Cane Creek and Back Creek MM, North Carolina and Piney Grove MM, South Carolina.
Ahnentafel # 940 : Nicholas Barker (1737-1826). Nicholas was born March 8, 1737 in North Carolina. He married Hannah Allen (1741-1834) on June 9, 1760 in Guilford County, North Carolina. Hannah was born July 10, 1741 in Chester County, Pennsylvania and her death was recorded 12th month, 10th day, 1834 at Holly Spring MM, North Carolina. They were the parents of 7 children. Nicholas was recognized by the DAR for supplying the local militia. Nicholas' death was recorded 3rd month, 24th day, 1826 at Holly Spring MM, North Carolina.
Ahnentafel # 1880 : Daniel Barker (1704-1748). Daniel was born in 1704 in North Carolina. He married Elizabeth Nicholas (c1709- ). Elizabeth was born circa 1709 in New Castle, Delaware. They were the parents of at least two children. Daniel died in 1748.
Ahnentafel # 3760 : Samuel Barker (c1650-1720). Samuel was born circa 1650. The name of his wife is unknown. He emigrated in 1683 to New Castle, Delaware. He died in July 1720 in Wilmington, North Carolina and is buried in Old Swedes Churchyard, Wilmington, North Carolina.
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.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Ancestry Hint : June Lambertson Obituary, 1951 Bloomington Herald-Telephone
Working through the 'shaky leaf' hints on my maternal side and came across a new one for my great-grandmother, June (Davis) Lambertson (1898-1951). This hint was for an obituary in an off-site database, the Monroe County, Indiana Obituary Index maintained by the Monroe County Public Library in Bloomington.
Taking a look at the site, June's obituary was published in the Bloomington Herald-Telephone in their March 21, 1951 edition. I was previously unaware of this obituary, and have added it to my Rootsmagic database list of "to-do" items.
I wonder if the obituary is much different than the local ones that I've already written about from the Elwood Call-Leader? Perhaps additional local family were mentioned in the Bloomington paper.
June was born the daughter of Ida Davis, but raised by her grandmother and step-grandfather under the Gilliland name in the Owen County/Monroe County, Indiana area. June married June 28, 1917 in Monroe County, Indiana to Clemon Beals Lambertson.
At the time of her death, she would have been survived by a sister, Pansy, of Crawfordsville. Was the obituary published in Bloomington so that distant cousins would see it?
Taking a look at the site, June's obituary was published in the Bloomington Herald-Telephone in their March 21, 1951 edition. I was previously unaware of this obituary, and have added it to my Rootsmagic database list of "to-do" items.
I wonder if the obituary is much different than the local ones that I've already written about from the Elwood Call-Leader? Perhaps additional local family were mentioned in the Bloomington paper.
June was born the daughter of Ida Davis, but raised by her grandmother and step-grandfather under the Gilliland name in the Owen County/Monroe County, Indiana area. June married June 28, 1917 in Monroe County, Indiana to Clemon Beals Lambertson.
At the time of her death, she would have been survived by a sister, Pansy, of Crawfordsville. Was the obituary published in Bloomington so that distant cousins would see it?
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Ancestry Hint : June Lambertson in 1929 Elwood Indiana City Directory
Reviewing the shaky leaves on my Ancestry "cousin bait" tree for my maternal great-grandmother, June Kirk (Davis) Lambertson the record for the family in the 1929 city directory of Elwood, Indiana.
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| 1929 Elwood, Indiana City Directory (Binghampton, NY: The Calkin-Kelly Directory Company, 1929), page 131, Lambertson, Clemon; digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 20 August 2014).
While this wasn't the first time I had seen this record (I had previously viewed it at the Elwood Public Library), I was able to save the image to my computer and cite it in my Rootsmagic database and add the image to my Rootsmagic file. I also attached the record to June's husband, Clemon, my maternal great-grandfather.
The record shows that Clemon and June lived at 1906 North F Street in Elwood, and that Clemon's occupation was that of a cabinet maker. This correlates to other information that I've uncovered stating that Clemon worked for the Sellers Kitchen Cabinets.
The directory also lists another Lambertson family, that of Orville J and Martha C, who rented a home at 522 North 14th in Elwood. Orville was the brother of Clemon.
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Monday, April 28, 2014
Marriage License Issued : Samuel Hancock and Ida Davis, 1892 Monroe County, Indiana
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| Ellettsville, Indiana Monroe Citizen September 24, 1892, page 1 |
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Located another mention of the marriage of my maternal 2nd-great grandmother, Ida Davis (1874-1900) to husband Samuel Hancock. A previous mention was found here. I still need to write off for the copy of this marriage license.
Saturday, April 05, 2014
Divorce Notice : Ida B. Hancock v. Samuel J. Hancock, Monroe County, Indiana (1894)
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| Bloomington World Bloomington, Indiana April 26, 1894, page 3 |
New Suits Filed : The following suits have been filed since the last term of court:.....Ida B. Hancock vs. Samuel J. Hancock, Divorce.
I've not been able to locate a copy of the divorce record yet. Several years ago I wrote requesting a copy of it, but was unsuccessful. I may need to pay a courthouse visit. Now that I have a better date of the filing, I might have better luck in finding the record.
A letter in my files on Ida states they filed for divorce May 1894, were married August 27, 1892 and lived together until February 3, 1893, when he abandoned her. For past two years she was a resident of Bean Blossom Township.
Will continue my search for more on Ida's short life.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Bloomington Evening World, June 17, 1916 page 3
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| Bloomington Evening World June 17, 1916, page 3 |
ELLETTSVILLE items
Robert Gilliland is confined to his home on account of heart trouble.
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Robert Farrell Gilliland (1849-1916) was my maternal 3x-step-great grandfather. He married my 3x-great grandmother, Mary Ellen (Swafford) Davis on November 15, 1884. They had 2 children together, and raised the 2 children of Mary's daughter, Ida Davis.
Robert died August 4, 1916 at Whitehall, Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana. He is buried in the M.E. Cemetery in Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Marriage Record : Carvie A. Morris to Ida Hancock, 1900 Monroe County, Indiana
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| Monroe County, Indiana, Marriage Book 9, page 551 |
The groom's name is a bit hard to read - is it Carvie A. Morris or Carrie A. Morris, or even Cardie A. Morris? Anyone with better eyes than mine that could help?
Ida died less than two weeks later in Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana of tuberculosis.
Mr. Morris is indeed a mystery as well. There are Morris families in the area, but I've been unable to connect him with anyone. I've also been unable to locate any other records of him than this marriage. Who was he? What happened to him after Ida's death?
As always, if you have any connection to this family, I would love to hear from you.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Gathering Rosebuds
This week I took to social media in order to learn more about my great-grandmother June and her sister Pansy. I've been on Facebook, for some time and am a members of several genealogy groups but had not fully utilized the power of social media.
I located the Facebook page for the Monticello Public Library in Monticello, Indiana and posted a request to locate any family members of my great-aunt Pansy (Davis) Decker Timm and her husband, Raymond. Within an hour, I had a response asking me to email one of the staff members, which I did. She quickly replied and gave me a phone number to Raymond's son.
Making the call to the stepson of my great-grandmother's sister, who died in 1968, might seem odd to some people, but not to this genealogist. I was pleasantly surprised that he was very helpful in providing some information about Pansy and his dad, including how they met, but also directed me to contact Pansy's daughter-in-law, who was still living in Crawfordsville at the age of 98.
Wednesday was a snowy day here in Indiana, and fortunately for me, I was able to catch Mary at home and speak with her about Pansy as well as my great-grandmother, June (Davis) Lambertson. She was sharp as a tack! Again, here I was talking to her about someone who had died in 1951. We had a pleasant talk, she was able to give me some details on the family, and I was encouraged to call again with more specific questions.
I was glad most to hear that June and Pansy's families were in contact with each other, at least while June was living, and that they would visit each other. Mary was able to fill me in on where Pansy's grandchildren are living. On a future call, I will attempt to get all of the names and contact details if she has them.
The old maxim of "gathering your rosebuds while you can", has certainly applied in this case.
I located the Facebook page for the Monticello Public Library in Monticello, Indiana and posted a request to locate any family members of my great-aunt Pansy (Davis) Decker Timm and her husband, Raymond. Within an hour, I had a response asking me to email one of the staff members, which I did. She quickly replied and gave me a phone number to Raymond's son.
Making the call to the stepson of my great-grandmother's sister, who died in 1968, might seem odd to some people, but not to this genealogist. I was pleasantly surprised that he was very helpful in providing some information about Pansy and his dad, including how they met, but also directed me to contact Pansy's daughter-in-law, who was still living in Crawfordsville at the age of 98.
Wednesday was a snowy day here in Indiana, and fortunately for me, I was able to catch Mary at home and speak with her about Pansy as well as my great-grandmother, June (Davis) Lambertson. She was sharp as a tack! Again, here I was talking to her about someone who had died in 1951. We had a pleasant talk, she was able to give me some details on the family, and I was encouraged to call again with more specific questions.
I was glad most to hear that June and Pansy's families were in contact with each other, at least while June was living, and that they would visit each other. Mary was able to fill me in on where Pansy's grandchildren are living. On a future call, I will attempt to get all of the names and contact details if she has them.
The old maxim of "gathering your rosebuds while you can", has certainly applied in this case.
Death Notice : Ida (Davis) Morris, 1900
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| Ellettsville Farm, Ellettsville, Indiana August 4, 1900, page 2 |
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This is the death notice of my maternal 2nd-great grandmother, Ida (Davis) Morris. She died August 2, 1900 in Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana of tuberculosis. The Mrs. Bob Gilland (actually Gilliland) was Mary Ellen (Swafford) Davis Gilliland.
Ida was only 26 years old when she died of tuberculosis, leaving two small children, Pansy and June, to be raised by Ida's mother and step-father.
I've been able to find a bit of good information lately through my NewspaperArchive subscription. Newspaper columns like this were the Facebook of the early 20th century.
Ida was only 26 years old when she died of tuberculosis, leaving two small children, Pansy and June, to be raised by Ida's mother and step-father.
I've been able to find a bit of good information lately through my NewspaperArchive subscription. Newspaper columns like this were the Facebook of the early 20th century.
Saturday, March 08, 2014
Grandma June's Birth Announcement
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| Indianapolis Sun, Indianapolis, Indiana June 13, 1898 page 2 |
The birth announcement lists her only as a girl born to Atkinson and Ida Davis, just as her birth certificate lists. Instead of a street address, the residence is listed as "Door of Hope".
Door of Hope was associated with the Wheeler Mission in Indianapolis and was established as a home for fallen women. I have previously found Ida living at the Door of Hope in the 1900 census, this confirms that she was there in 1898 as well. I remember my grandmother, Bonnie, when I had asked where her mother was born, saying that June was born in the city of Hope. For a long time, I had assumed this was Hope, Bartholomew County, Indiana, where incidentally, there were Gilliland families. Gilliland was the surname that June was raised with. After her mother, Ida, died, June and her sister were raised by their grandmother, Mary Ellen (Swafford) Davis Gilliland. Keeping this straight has been quite a lot of fun.
I have not been able to determine if the father listed on June's birth certificate is an Atkinson Davis or a _______ Atkinson. I have not been able to locate an Atkinson Davis in Indianapolis are at the time. This might be a mystery that is never solved. Perhaps there is a bastardy proceeding somewhere that might shed some light.
Tuesday, March 04, 2014
Marriage License Issued : Samuel Hancock and Ida Davis, 1892
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| Ellettsville, Indiana Mornoe Citizen September 3, 1892, page 1 |
Ida's marriage to Samuel took place August 28, 1892 in Monroe County, Indiana, according to my database. I need to write off for a copy of their marriage license.
Apparently, the marriage was not a happy one, as my notes say a divorce suit was filed in the May 1894 term of the Monroe County court. At that time, Ida had been a resident of Bean Blossom Township for two years.
Ida has been the subject of numerous posts on this blog, as I've yet to be able to determine the parentage of her two daughters, Pansy (b.1894) and June (b.1898).
Sunday, January 06, 2013
Exploratory Data Analysis: Pansy (Davis) Decker Timm (1894-1968)
Peter W. Decker & Pansy (Davis) Decker, undated photograph
Pansy (Davis) Decker Timm (1894-1968) was my maternal great-grandaunt. What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.
1. Vital Records
1.1. Birth Certificate
Pansy was born December 11, 18941. The location is not definitely known, probably Monroe County, Indiana or Owen County, Indiana. A search of the W.P.A. index for these counties has been fruitless. One source stated that Pansy was born December 11, 1895 in Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana2.
The father of both Pansy and her sister, June (my great-grandmother) is unknown and has been the subject of a previous post.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspapers to see if mention was made of Pansy's birth.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving Bible record for the Davis or Gilliland family. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one might be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I am not aware of any baptismal record for Pansy at this time, nor do I know for sure any church affiliation. Her grandmother, Mary, was associated with the Baptist denomination.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
I have found no official record of any adoption of Pansy or her sister June. However, both were raised by their maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Robert and Mary Ellen (Swafford) Gilliland, and used the Gilliland surname. Whether or not this adoption was made official through a court, I do not know and will have to seek out records in both Owen and Monroe Counties, Indiana to be sure.
1.2. Marriage license
Pansy married on December 11, 1912 in Monroe County, Indiana to Peter W. Decker.
Pansy married in 1955 to Raymond Fred Timm.
1.2.1. Marriage notice in newspaper
Will need to search out contemporary newspapers to see if their nuptials were mentioned.
1.2.2. Anniversary notice
Pansy and Peter's 25th wedding anniversary would have been December 11, 1937. Need to search out the local newspapers to see if mention was made.
1.2.3. Divorce decree
There is no indication of any Pansy and Peter were ever divorced.
1.3. Death Certificate
Pansy died on January 26, 1968 in Monticello, White County, Indiana. I do not have a copy of her death certificate. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.1. Obituary in newspaper
Pansy's obituary was published in the January 27, 1968 Crawfordsville Journal-Review3. I've written about her obituary in a previous post.
I need to search out other area newspapers to see if they also mentioned her death.
1.3.2. Funeral home records
According to her obituary, the Anfenberg Funeral Home in Monticello handled her funeral arrangements. I need to add contacting them for more information to my list of "to-do" items.
1.3.3. Tombstone photograph
Pansy's tombstone has been photographed in the Freedom Cemetery. Her memorial page at the Find A Grave website contains a photograph.
The transcription reads: "Pansy Decker Timm Dec. 11, 1894-Jan. 26, 1968".4
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1940 Federal Census
On April 1, 1940, Pansy was enumerated in the Peter W. Decker household in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana5, as Pansy L. Decker, age 45, housewife, born in Indiana. Living in the household were her husband, Peter W., age 50, and daughter Wandalee, age 16. According to the handwritten notes on the margin of the census, the information was provided by Peter Decker's sister-in-law. I am not sure who this might be. According to the census, the family was living at 702 Mill Street, and was living at the same location in 1935.
2.1.2. 1930 Federal Census
On April 28, 1930, Pansy was enumerated in the Peter W. Decker household in Brown Township, Montgomery County, Indiana6, as Pansy Decker, age 36, born in Indiana. She was age 17 at her first marriage, could read and write and spoke English. Her mother and father were born in Indiana, and no occupation was listed. Also in the household was husband, Peter W., age 39, born Indiana; son Wilbur, age 12, son Jeane, age 9, daughter Wandalee, age 9, and daughter Virginia, age 4 and Pansy's mother, Mary Gilliland, age 75.
2.1.3. 1920 Federal Census
On January 6, 1920, Pansy was enumerated in the Ernest Patton household in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana7, as Pansy Decker, sister-in-law, age 25, born in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English; and both parents were listed as born in Indiana. Also in the household were her husband, P.W. Decker, age 29, born in Indiana; and son Wilbur, age 1 1/2 years.
2.1.4. 1910 Federal Census
On May 3, 1910, Pansy was enumerated in the Robert F. Gilliland household in Richland Township, Monroe County, Indiana8, as Pansy L. Gilliland, stepgranddaughter, age 15, born in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English. Both of her parents were born in Indiana.
2.1.5. 1900 Federal Census
On June 9, 1900, Pansy was enumerated in the Robert Gilliland household in Clay Township, Owen County, Indiana9, as Pansy Davis, granddaughter, born December 1894 in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English. Both of her parents were born in Indiana.
2.2. State Census Records
The State of Indiana conducted state census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1921. These, however, were merely for the purpose of determining legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet investigated these types of census records to see what light it might shed on the Gilliland or Decker farms.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
Not applicable, as Pansy was female.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by father or husband that would have made Pansy eligible to receive a military pension.
3.3. Service Records
Not applicable, as Pansy was female.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Monroe County, Indiana and Montgomery County, Indiana, to see what records might mention Pansy. Will add this to my "to-do" list for future research trips.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Monroe County published plat maps in 1920, 1923, 1927 and 1928 that might be relevant to my research.
Montgomery County published plat maps in 1936, 1941, and 1947 that might be relevant to my research.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available to research for Pansy include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add these to my "to-do" list for future research trips.
Sources:
1. Pansy Timm, no. 307-26-2546, Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration.
2. Pansy L. Timm obituary, Herald-Journal, Monticello, Indiana, January 27, 1968.
3. Mrs. Pansy Decker Timm obituary, Crawfordsville Journal-Review, Crawfordsville, Indiana, January 27, 1968.
4. Find A Grave, Inc., Find A Grave.com, photograph, tombstone for Pansy Decker Timm (1894-1968), Waveland, Ind., memorial no. 42709136.
5. Peter W. Decker household, 1940 U.S. Census, Montgomery County, Indiana, 4th Ward, Crawfordsville, Indiana, Union Township, SD 6, ED 54-26, sheet 15B, household 331, dwelling 702, micropublication T627, roll 1080; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
6. Peter W. Decker household, 1930 U.S. Census, Montgomery County, Indiana, Brown Township, ED 54-3, SD 6, sheet 8B, family 198, household 198, micropublication T626, roll 620; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
7. Ernest Patton household, 1920 U.S. Census, Monroe County, Indiana, 3rd Ward, Bloomington, Indiana, Perry Township, ED 184, SD 2, sheet 4, dwelling 89, family 100, micropublication T625, roll 457; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
8. Robert F. Gilliland household, 1910 U.S. Census, Monroe County, Indiana, Richland Township, ED 40, SD 2, sheet 15, dwelling 289, family 296, micropublication T624, roll 371; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
9. Robert Gilliland household, 1900 U.S. Census, Owen County, Indiana, Clay Township, ED 106, SD 2, sheet 4, dwelling 92, family 93, micropublication T623, roll 396; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.
Saturday, January 05, 2013
Surname Saturday : Reynolds
The REYNOLDS family is in my maternal line. The origins of the surname are unknown at this time. The surname is sometimes found as RUNNELS.
Stories and history:
Ahnetafel # 125 : Fanny Reynolds (c1830-1883). Fanny was born circa 1830 in Indiana. She married February 9, 1850 in Monroe County, Indiana to Austin Davis (c1824-bet1850/51). Austin was born circa 1824 in Indiana. They were the parents of two children. Austin died between November 1850 and August 1851 in Monroe County, Indiana. Fanny married seconldy to Joseph Langwell (c1830-1883). Joseph was born circa 1830 in Kentucky. They were the parents of six children. Joseph died June 16, 1883 in Spencer, Owen County, Indiana. Fanny died February 2, 1883 in Spencer, Owen County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Riverside Cemetery, Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 250: Jesse Reynolds (c1809-1891). Jesse was born circa 1809 in Tennessee. He married August 18, 1830 in Monroe County, Indiana to Mary "Polly" Putman (c1809-1884). Mary was born circa 1809 in Kentucky. They raised 7 children in Monroe County, Indiana. Mary died February 2, 1884 in Bean Blossom Township, Monroe County, Indiana. Jesse died August 1891 in Monroe 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.
Stories and history:
Ahnetafel # 125 : Fanny Reynolds (c1830-1883). Fanny was born circa 1830 in Indiana. She married February 9, 1850 in Monroe County, Indiana to Austin Davis (c1824-bet1850/51). Austin was born circa 1824 in Indiana. They were the parents of two children. Austin died between November 1850 and August 1851 in Monroe County, Indiana. Fanny married seconldy to Joseph Langwell (c1830-1883). Joseph was born circa 1830 in Kentucky. They were the parents of six children. Joseph died June 16, 1883 in Spencer, Owen County, Indiana. Fanny died February 2, 1883 in Spencer, Owen County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Riverside Cemetery, Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 250: Jesse Reynolds (c1809-1891). Jesse was born circa 1809 in Tennessee. He married August 18, 1830 in Monroe County, Indiana to Mary "Polly" Putman (c1809-1884). Mary was born circa 1809 in Kentucky. They raised 7 children in Monroe County, Indiana. Mary died February 2, 1884 in Bean Blossom Township, Monroe County, Indiana. Jesse died August 1891 in Monroe County, Indiana.
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