Joseph W. Wright (1838-1919) was my maternal third great grandfather. What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.
1. Vital Records
Joseph was born in April of 1838 in Brown County, Ohio1, 2.
1.1. Birth Certificate
The State of Ohio did not require birth certificates at the time of Joseph's birth. Statewide recording of births started in 1867.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If Joseph's birth was mentioned in a newspaper, I've not yet located it. Will need to check with state and local archives to see if they have any local newspapers from the time period.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving Wright family Bible that mentions Joseph. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one can be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I'm not aware of any baptismal record record for Joseph. I'm not aware of the church affiliation of the Wright family at this time.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Joseph was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Joseph married Rebecca Heaton on November 1, 1857 in Schuyler County, Missouri3. They had moved with Rebecca's parents to Liberty Township, Schuyler County, Missouri along with other families from Brown County, Ohio.
Joseph married Dortha Palmer on April 11, 1891 in Madison County, Indiana4.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
I have not yet searched available newspapers from the time period to see if Joseph and Rebecca's or Joseph and Dortha's nuptials were mentioned.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
I have not yet searched available newspapers from the time period to see if mention was made of Joseph and Rebecca's anniversaries, either. Their 25th wedding anniversary would have been November 1, 1882. Rebecca passed away before their 50th. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
There is no indication that a divorce ever occurred, and a recent search of court records during the time period did not turn up a divorce record.
1.3. Death Certificate
Joseph died September 16, 1919 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana5 of organic heart over inflation.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Joseph's obituary appeared in the September 16, 1919 edition of the Alexandria Times-Tribune in Alexandria, Indiana6.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Will need to search records of the local historical society to see if they have any records of funeral homes that might pertain to Joseph. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Joseph's tombstone in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in Alexandria, Indiana has been photographed7. A link to his memorial page at FindAGrave can be found here.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1910 Federal Census
On April 20, 1910, Joseph was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana8, as Joseph Wright, male, white, Farmer, age 72. He was married for the 2nd time for 19 years. He was born in Ohio, as were both of his parents. He could read and write and spoke English and owned his home free of mortgage.
2.1.2. 1900 Federal Census
On June 27, 1900, Joseph was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana9, as Joseph Wright, male, white, Farmer, age 62, born April 1838. He was born in Ohio, as were both of his parents. He could read and write ans spoke English and owned his home free of mortgage.
2.1.3. 1880 Federal Census
On June 18, 1880, Joseph was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana10, as Joseph Wright, male, white, Farmer, age 50. He was born in Ohio, as were both of his parents.
2.1.4. 1870 Federal Census
On September 13, 1870, Joseph was enumerated as head of household in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana11, as Joseph Wright, male, white, Farmer, age 33. The value of his real estate was $3000, and his personal estate was valued at $639. He was born in Ohio, and was a U.S. citizen.
2.1.5. 1860 Federal Census
On June 28, 1860, Joseph was enumerated as head of household in Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio12, as Joseph Wright, male, Farmer, age 22, born in Ohio.
2.1.6. 1850 Federal Census
On September 18, 1850, Joseph was enumerated in the John Wright household in Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio13, as Joseph Wright, age 12, male, born in Ohio. He had attended school within the year.
2.2. State Census Records
The State of Indiana conducted census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1931. These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.
No state census records in Ohio are known to exist.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet investigated these types of records to see what light they might shed on the Wright farm.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
No draft record has yet to be located for Joseph. Searches in Brown County, Ohio, where he was residing in 1860 census have not yielded positive results.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service by Joseph that would have made him eligible to receive a pension.
3.3. Service Records
No military service has been discovered for Joseph, though he would have been at the proper age to have served during the Civil War. No mention of Civil War service was made in his obituary, and there is no known tradition of Civil War service. How he managed to not serve during the war is a mystery that needs further research.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Madison County, Indiana, Brown County, Ohio and Schuyler County, Missouri to see what records mention Joseph. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps of Madison County, Indiana will need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that might be relevant for my search.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records to research for Joseph include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
Sources:
1. Joseph Wright household, 1900 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, ED 96, SD 8, sheet 22A, dwelling 411, family 445; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 386, page 39.
2. Ancestry.com. Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2015. Original data : Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900-2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana.
3. Ancestry.com. Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Original data : Missouri Marriage Records. Jefferson City, MO, USA: Missouri State Archives. Microfilm.
4. Joseph Wright - Dortha Palmer marriage license (1891), Madison County Clerk's Office, Anderson, Indiana, USA.
5. Ancestry.com. Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana.,Joseph Wright, 9-16-1919, Madison County, Indiana.
6. Joseph Wright obituary, Alexandria Times Tribune, Alexandria, Indiana, USA, September 16, 1919, page 1, page 1.
7. FindAGrave, Inc., FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com : accessed 14 November 2016), Joseph W. Wright memorial.
8. Joseph Wright household, 1910 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Twp., Madison Co., IN, ED 109, SD 8, sheet 2B, dwelling 40, family 40; National Archives micropublication T624, roll 364., Page 168.
9. Joseph Wright household, 1900 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Twp., Madison Co., IN, ED 96, SD 8, sheet 22A, dwelling 411, family 445; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 386., Page 39.
10. Joseph Wright household, 1880 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Twp., Madison Co., IN, ED 21, SD 3, Page 39, dwelling 329, family 330; National Archives micropublication T9, roll 293., Page 106.
11.Joseph Wright household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Monroe Twp., Madison Co., IN, Page 38, Alexandria P.O., dwelling 275, family 270; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 336., Page 210.
12. Joseph Wright household, 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Washington Twp., Brown Co., OH, Sardinia P.O., dwelling 360, family 360; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 938., Page 25.
13. John Wright household, 1850 U.S. census, population schedule, Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio, USA, dwelling 1555, family 1560; National Archives micropublication M432, roll 662.
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.
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Monday, November 14, 2016
Saturday, February 05, 2011
Surname Saturday : WRIGHT
The WRIGHT surname is in my maternal line. The origins of the surname are Scottish.
Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 12: Virgil Lee Wright (1894-1972). Virgil was born July 6, 1894 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana. He married June 19, 1915 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana to Edna Muriel "Peach" Pierce (1897-1968). Edna was born February 7, 1897 in Madison County, Indiana. They raised three children in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana where Virgil was a farmer. Edna died March 3, 1968 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Virgil died March 25, 1972 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Park View Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 24: John William Wright (1860-1945). John was born February 21, 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. He married May 13, 1888 in Madison County, Indiana to Ellen King (1868-1913). Ellen was born August 24, 1868 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. They lived in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana and were the parents of two surviving children. Ellen died December 24, 1913 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. John married secondly in Madison County, Indiana to Margaret Lewis (1872- ). Margaret was born August 19, 1872 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Nothing further is known about her at this time. John died June 5, 1945 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. John and Ellen are buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 48: Joseph Wright (1838-1919). Joseph was born April 1838 in Brown County, Ohio. He married in Schuyler County, Missouri on November 1, 1857 to Rebecca Ann Heaton (1841-1890). Rebecca was born in 1841 in Brown County, Ohio. They lived briefly in Schuyler County, Missouri before returning to Brown County, Ohio and came to Madison County, Indiana after the Civil War. They had 9 children. Rebecca died March 25, 1890 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Joseph married secondly on April 11, 1891 in Madison County, Indiana to Dorothy Palmer (1837-1926). Dorothy was born June 1837 in Pennsylvania and died March 4, 1926 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Joseph died September 16, 1919 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. All are buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 96: John Wright (1814-1890). John was born November 4, 1814 in Pleasant Township, Brown County, Ohio. He married September 9, 1834 in Brown County, Ohio to Anna Wardlow (1816-1893). Anna was born April 23, 1816 in Brown County, Ohio. They raised 6 children in Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio where John was a farmer. John served as County Commissioner and County Treasurer for Brown County. Anna died October 4, 1893 in Brown County, Ohio. John died June 10, 1890 in Brown County, Ohio. Both are buried in Wardlow Cemetery # 2, Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio.
Ahnentafel # 192: George Wright (1780-1853). George was born July 31, 1780 in Pennsylvania. He married January 27, 1812 in Adams County, Ohio to Elizabeth Robins (1781-1857). Elizabeth was born June 16, 1781 in Pennsylvania. They raised 6 children in Brown County, Ohio. George was a veteran of the War of 1812. Elizabeth died November 22, 1857 in Brown County, Ohio. George died August 5, 1853 in Brown County, Ohio.
Ahnentafel # 384: John Wright (1755-1810). John was baptized April 13, 1755 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He married before 1780 to Sarah Fleming. I do not have dates of birth or death for Sarah. They came from Pennsylvania to Kentucky and then Ohio at the time of statehood. They had 9 children. John died October 15, 1810 in Clemont County, Ohio.
Ahnentafel # 768: Deacon John Wright (1727-1772). John was born February 10, 1727 in Freuchie, Falkland Parish, Fife, Scotland. He married February 15, 1753 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts to Hannah Fessenden (1732-1800). Hannah was born August 15, 1732 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. They raised 5 children in Cambridge. John was a surgeon's mate in the French & Indian War. Hannah died December 9, 1800 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. John died June 1772 off the coast of Anamaboo, New Guinea while serving as a medical missionary.
Ahnentafel # 1536: Robert Wright (1688-1749). Robert was born April 23, 1688 in Logie, Perth, Scotland. He married June 24, 1718 in Logie, Perth, Scotland to Elizabeth Henderson (1698-1790). Elizabeth was born December 18, 1698 in Logie, Perth Scotland. They raised 12 children. Elizabeth died April 22, 1790 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Robert died December 13, 1749 in Foodie, Fife, Scotland. Robert is buried in the cemetery of the Parish Church of Darsie, Scotland. Elizabeth is buried in the Chapel of Ease Burying Ground, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
Ahnentafel # 3072: Alexander Wright ( -1708). Alexander married in 1672 to Mary Fergus ( -1732). They had 5 children and held land in Parish of Falkland, Scotland. Mary died November 1732. Alexander died January 1708.
Ahnentafel # 6144: James Wright (c1615-1674). James was born circa 1615. He married October 22, 1639 to Elizabeth Linton ( -1672). Elizabeth was from Pendreich, Scotland. They raised 7 children. James purchased the estate of Drumdrouls and Haughhed in the Parish of Dunblane and Shire of Perth. Elizabeth died February 1672 in Scotland. James died in 1674.
Ahnentafel # 12288: Patrick Wright. Nothing further is known at this time.
Ahnentafel # 244576: James Wright. James married at Denny, Scotland to Marion Young. Nothing further is known at this time.
Related blog posts:
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 # 12: Virgil Lee Wright (1894-1972). Virgil was born July 6, 1894 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana. He married June 19, 1915 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana to Edna Muriel "Peach" Pierce (1897-1968). Edna was born February 7, 1897 in Madison County, Indiana. They raised three children in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana where Virgil was a farmer. Edna died March 3, 1968 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Virgil died March 25, 1972 in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Park View Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 24: John William Wright (1860-1945). John was born February 21, 1860 in Brown County, Ohio. He married May 13, 1888 in Madison County, Indiana to Ellen King (1868-1913). Ellen was born August 24, 1868 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. They lived in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana and were the parents of two surviving children. Ellen died December 24, 1913 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. John married secondly in Madison County, Indiana to Margaret Lewis (1872- ). Margaret was born August 19, 1872 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Nothing further is known about her at this time. John died June 5, 1945 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. John and Ellen are buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 48: Joseph Wright (1838-1919). Joseph was born April 1838 in Brown County, Ohio. He married in Schuyler County, Missouri on November 1, 1857 to Rebecca Ann Heaton (1841-1890). Rebecca was born in 1841 in Brown County, Ohio. They lived briefly in Schuyler County, Missouri before returning to Brown County, Ohio and came to Madison County, Indiana after the Civil War. They had 9 children. Rebecca died March 25, 1890 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Joseph married secondly on April 11, 1891 in Madison County, Indiana to Dorothy Palmer (1837-1926). Dorothy was born June 1837 in Pennsylvania and died March 4, 1926 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Joseph died September 16, 1919 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. All are buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 96: John Wright (1814-1890). John was born November 4, 1814 in Pleasant Township, Brown County, Ohio. He married September 9, 1834 in Brown County, Ohio to Anna Wardlow (1816-1893). Anna was born April 23, 1816 in Brown County, Ohio. They raised 6 children in Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio where John was a farmer. John served as County Commissioner and County Treasurer for Brown County. Anna died October 4, 1893 in Brown County, Ohio. John died June 10, 1890 in Brown County, Ohio. Both are buried in Wardlow Cemetery # 2, Washington Township, Brown County, Ohio.
Ahnentafel # 192: George Wright (1780-1853). George was born July 31, 1780 in Pennsylvania. He married January 27, 1812 in Adams County, Ohio to Elizabeth Robins (1781-1857). Elizabeth was born June 16, 1781 in Pennsylvania. They raised 6 children in Brown County, Ohio. George was a veteran of the War of 1812. Elizabeth died November 22, 1857 in Brown County, Ohio. George died August 5, 1853 in Brown County, Ohio.
Ahnentafel # 384: John Wright (1755-1810). John was baptized April 13, 1755 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He married before 1780 to Sarah Fleming. I do not have dates of birth or death for Sarah. They came from Pennsylvania to Kentucky and then Ohio at the time of statehood. They had 9 children. John died October 15, 1810 in Clemont County, Ohio.
Ahnentafel # 768: Deacon John Wright (1727-1772). John was born February 10, 1727 in Freuchie, Falkland Parish, Fife, Scotland. He married February 15, 1753 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts to Hannah Fessenden (1732-1800). Hannah was born August 15, 1732 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. They raised 5 children in Cambridge. John was a surgeon's mate in the French & Indian War. Hannah died December 9, 1800 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. John died June 1772 off the coast of Anamaboo, New Guinea while serving as a medical missionary.
Ahnentafel # 1536: Robert Wright (1688-1749). Robert was born April 23, 1688 in Logie, Perth, Scotland. He married June 24, 1718 in Logie, Perth, Scotland to Elizabeth Henderson (1698-1790). Elizabeth was born December 18, 1698 in Logie, Perth Scotland. They raised 12 children. Elizabeth died April 22, 1790 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Robert died December 13, 1749 in Foodie, Fife, Scotland. Robert is buried in the cemetery of the Parish Church of Darsie, Scotland. Elizabeth is buried in the Chapel of Ease Burying Ground, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
Ahnentafel # 3072: Alexander Wright ( -1708). Alexander married in 1672 to Mary Fergus ( -1732). They had 5 children and held land in Parish of Falkland, Scotland. Mary died November 1732. Alexander died January 1708.
Ahnentafel # 6144: James Wright (c1615-1674). James was born circa 1615. He married October 22, 1639 to Elizabeth Linton ( -1672). Elizabeth was from Pendreich, Scotland. They raised 7 children. James purchased the estate of Drumdrouls and Haughhed in the Parish of Dunblane and Shire of Perth. Elizabeth died February 1672 in Scotland. James died in 1674.
Ahnentafel # 12288: Patrick Wright. Nothing further is known at this time.
Ahnentafel # 244576: James Wright. James married at Denny, Scotland to Marion Young. Nothing further is known at this time.
Related blog posts:
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.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Family Milestones: April 11th
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Catherine SHIRK, was married on this date in 1779 to Joseph BAER. Catherine was the daughter of Ulrich and Anna (SWARR) SCHERCH, and the older sister of my David SHIRK. I do not have dates of birth or death for Catherine. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for Joseph. Nothing further known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Joseph W. WRIGHT, married on this date in 1891 in Madison County, Indiana to Dorothy PALMER. Joseph's first wife, Rebecca HEATON, had died in 1890. Dorothy was born June 1837 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of George and Mary (________) PALMER. Joseph was born April 1838 in Brown County, Ohio, the son of John and Anna (WARDLOW) WRIGHT. They lived in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Joseph died September 16, 1919 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Dorothy died March 4, 1926 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Abigail OSBORNE, married on this date in 1776 in Guilford County, North Carolina to William WAY. Abigail was the daughter of Matthew and Mary (REYNOLDS) OSBORNE, and the older sister of my Lydia OSBORNE. Abigail's birth was recorded in 1756, 9th month, 26th day at New Garden Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for William. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Caroline Bishop CHEW, was born on this date in 1854 in Delisle, Ohio. Caroline was the daughter of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the younger sister of my Mary Keziah CHEW. Caroline married Frederic E. WHITACRE. Fred was born circa 1850 in Ohio. They had 5 children and lived in Darke County, Ohio. Caroline died October 1, 1920.
My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Jacob ERB, was born on this date in 1724 in Surrey Canton, Bern, Switzerland. Jacob was the son of Nicholas and Catherine (________) ERB. Jacob married Magdalene SCHRANTZ. Magdalene was born in 1731. I do not have her parentage. They had 7 children and lived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Magdalene died in 1809. Jacob died December 20, 1810 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Both are buried in the Erb Cemetery, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
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My maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Joseph W. WRIGHT, married on this date in 1891 in Madison County, Indiana to Dorothy PALMER. Joseph's first wife, Rebecca HEATON, had died in 1890. Dorothy was born June 1837 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of George and Mary (________) PALMER. Joseph was born April 1838 in Brown County, Ohio, the son of John and Anna (WARDLOW) WRIGHT. They lived in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Joseph died September 16, 1919 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Dorothy died March 4, 1926 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Abigail OSBORNE, married on this date in 1776 in Guilford County, North Carolina to William WAY. Abigail was the daughter of Matthew and Mary (REYNOLDS) OSBORNE, and the older sister of my Lydia OSBORNE. Abigail's birth was recorded in 1756, 9th month, 26th day at New Garden Monthly Meeting, Guilford County, North Carolina. I do not have dates of birth or death, nor parentage for William. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Caroline Bishop CHEW, was born on this date in 1854 in Delisle, Ohio. Caroline was the daughter of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the younger sister of my Mary Keziah CHEW. Caroline married Frederic E. WHITACRE. Fred was born circa 1850 in Ohio. They had 5 children and lived in Darke County, Ohio. Caroline died October 1, 1920.
My paternal 6th-great grandfather, Jacob ERB, was born on this date in 1724 in Surrey Canton, Bern, Switzerland. Jacob was the son of Nicholas and Catherine (________) ERB. Jacob married Magdalene SCHRANTZ. Magdalene was born in 1731. I do not have her parentage. They had 7 children and lived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Magdalene died in 1809. Jacob died December 20, 1810 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Both are buried in the Erb Cemetery, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
© 2010, copyright Travis J. LeMaster http://tjlgenes.blogspot.com
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Marriage: Joseph Wright to Dorothy Palmer
My maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Joseph WRIGHT and his second wife, Dorothy PALMER, were married on April 11, 1891 in Madison County, Indiana. The marriage license has her name spelled as Dortha PARMER, but other sources, including an obituary, have her surname as PALMER.
Joseph was born April 1838 in Brown County, Ohio, the son of John and Anna (WARDLOW) WRIGHT. His first wife, Rebecca HEATON, had died in 1890. Dorothy was born either June 1837 in Pennsylvania (per census) or June 27, 1847 in Parkersburg, WV (per obituary), the daughter of George and Mary (________) PALMER. Joseph died September 16, 1919 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. Dorothy died March 4, 1926 in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana.
According to her obituary, Dorothy had moved to Ohio as a young girl with her parents. At the time of her death, two sisters lived in Brown County, Ohio, where Joseph was originally from. It is possible that they may have known each other back in Ohio.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
No Will? No Problem...if you can find a deed
While researching at the Madison County, Indiana Recorder's office, I came across this deed book record that took place shortly after my maternal 3rd great-grandfather, Joseph WRIGHT died in 1919.
I had previously attempted to obtain a copy of his will in Madison County and was told that he did not leave a will. Knowing when he died, I began searching the deed books for the time period shortly after his death and bingo! There was a deed from his widow listing all of his heirs, transferring land to one heir.
Madison County, Indiana Deed Book 21, page 378
THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH That Dorothy Wright, an unmarried woman, she being the widow of Joseph Wright, deceased; John W. Wright, an unmarried man, he being a widower; Charles R. Wright and Bertha Wright, his wife; Daisy Fox and Thomas A. Fox, her husband; Edward E. Wright and Martha J. Wright, his wife; Ethel L. Kirk, an unmarried woman; Earl J. Kirk, an unmarried man; Harry H. Kirk and Lucille M. Kirk, his wife; Myrtle M. Day and Virgil S. Day, her husband, each of said grantors being over the age of 21 years, all being of Madison County, State of Indiana, other than said Edward E. Wright and Martha J. Wright, they being of Whitley County, State of Indiana, these grantors together with the grantee herein including all the heirs at law of said Joseph Wright, deceased, late of Madison County, State of Indiana, CONVEY AND WARRANT TO James Wright, of Madison County, State of Indiana, for and in consideration of one thousand seven hundred fifty dollars, the following described real estate in Madison County, State of Indiana, to-wit: The undivided one-fourth (1/4) of the north west quarter of the south west quarter of section 25, township 21 north, range 7 east.
This conveyance is made and accepted subject to the 1919 (payable 1920) taxes assessed on and against said real estate.
IN WITNESS Whereof the said Dorothy Wright, widow of said Joseph Wright, deceased; John W. Wright, widower and unmarried man; Charles R. Wright and Bertha Wright his wife; Daisy Fox and Thomas A. Fox, her husband; Edward E. Wright and Martha J. Wright, his wife; Ethel L. Kirk, an unmarried woman; Earl J. Kirk, an unmarried man; Harry H. Kirk and Lucille M. Kirk, his wife; Myrtle M. Day and Virgil S. Day her husband, they being the grantors in the annexed deed, have hereunto set their hands and seals this 4th day of October 1919.
Dorothy Wright Seal
John W. Wright Seal
Charles R. Wright Seal
Bertha Wright Seal
Daisy Fox Seal
Thomas A. Fox Seal
Edward E. Wright Seal
Martha J. Wright Seal
Ethel L. Kirk Seal
Earl J. Kirk Seal
Harry H. Kirk Seal
Lucille H. Kirk Seal
Myrtle M. Day Seal
Virgil S. Day Seal
All by Virgil S. Day, Attorney-in-fact
STATE OF INDIANA, COUNTY OF MADISON, SS:
Before me, the undersigned, Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared the grantors in the annexed deed, said Dorothy Wright, an unmarried woman, she being the widow of Joseph Wright, deceased; John W. Wright, widower and unmarried man; Charles R. Wright and Bertha Wright, his wife; Daisy Fox and Thomas A. Fox, her husband; Edward E. Wright and Martha J. Wright, his wife; Ethel L. Kirk, an unmarried woman; Earl J. Kirk an unmarried man; Harry H. Kirk and Lucille M. Kirk, his wife; Myrtle M. Day and Virgil S. Day, her husband, each being over the age of 21 years they and the grantee being the sole and only heirs at law of said Joseph Wright, deceased, by Virgil S. Day their Attorney in Fact, and acknowledged the execution of the annexed Deed.
Witness my hand and Notarial seal this 4th day of October 1919. James A. May, Notary Public
My commission expires November 26, 1921.
Joseph WRIGHT had no children with his second wife, Dorothy PALMER, whom he married on April 11, 1891 in Madison County, Indiana. By his first wife, Rebecca HEATON, whom he married November 1, 1857 in Schuyler County, Missouri, he had the following children:
i. Mary WRIGHT (1858-1910) married Frank KIRK; children Ethel, Earl and Harry are listed as heirs
ii. John WRIGHT (1860-1945) married Ellen KING; widower whose wife had died in 1913, listed as heir
ii. Elizabeth WRIGHT (1863-1882) married Wiliiam Alpha JONES; their daughter Myrtle listed as heir
iii. Anna WRIGHT (1864-1914) married Albert VINSON; left no surviving heirs
iv. James WRIGHT (1868-1936) married Clara HICKS; was the grantee in the deed
v. Charles WRIGHT (1870-1967) married Bertha LEONARD; listed as heir
vi. Daisy WRIGHT (1873-aft1930) married Thomas FOX; listed as heir
vii. Edward WRIGHT (1875-1960) married Martha STARR; listed as heir
viii. Jesse WRIGHT (1878-1919) married Hazel O'BRYANT; left no surviving heirs
Though I knew the names of Joseph's children, it was interesting to find his grandchildren listed as heirs and to know that they were still living in Madison County, at least in 1919. Joseph's son Edward had moved to Whitley County, a fact I knew and which was confirmed by the 1920 census.
Although it was several years since I had originally written to the courthouse asking for a copy of the will, I'm glad that I was finally able to find some records that recorded the settlement of Joseph's estate.
I had previously attempted to obtain a copy of his will in Madison County and was told that he did not leave a will. Knowing when he died, I began searching the deed books for the time period shortly after his death and bingo! There was a deed from his widow listing all of his heirs, transferring land to one heir.
Madison County, Indiana Deed Book 21, page 378
THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH That Dorothy Wright, an unmarried woman, she being the widow of Joseph Wright, deceased; John W. Wright, an unmarried man, he being a widower; Charles R. Wright and Bertha Wright, his wife; Daisy Fox and Thomas A. Fox, her husband; Edward E. Wright and Martha J. Wright, his wife; Ethel L. Kirk, an unmarried woman; Earl J. Kirk, an unmarried man; Harry H. Kirk and Lucille M. Kirk, his wife; Myrtle M. Day and Virgil S. Day, her husband, each of said grantors being over the age of 21 years, all being of Madison County, State of Indiana, other than said Edward E. Wright and Martha J. Wright, they being of Whitley County, State of Indiana, these grantors together with the grantee herein including all the heirs at law of said Joseph Wright, deceased, late of Madison County, State of Indiana, CONVEY AND WARRANT TO James Wright, of Madison County, State of Indiana, for and in consideration of one thousand seven hundred fifty dollars, the following described real estate in Madison County, State of Indiana, to-wit: The undivided one-fourth (1/4) of the north west quarter of the south west quarter of section 25, township 21 north, range 7 east.
This conveyance is made and accepted subject to the 1919 (payable 1920) taxes assessed on and against said real estate.
IN WITNESS Whereof the said Dorothy Wright, widow of said Joseph Wright, deceased; John W. Wright, widower and unmarried man; Charles R. Wright and Bertha Wright his wife; Daisy Fox and Thomas A. Fox, her husband; Edward E. Wright and Martha J. Wright, his wife; Ethel L. Kirk, an unmarried woman; Earl J. Kirk, an unmarried man; Harry H. Kirk and Lucille M. Kirk, his wife; Myrtle M. Day and Virgil S. Day her husband, they being the grantors in the annexed deed, have hereunto set their hands and seals this 4th day of October 1919.
Dorothy Wright Seal
John W. Wright Seal
Charles R. Wright Seal
Bertha Wright Seal
Daisy Fox Seal
Thomas A. Fox Seal
Edward E. Wright Seal
Martha J. Wright Seal
Ethel L. Kirk Seal
Earl J. Kirk Seal
Harry H. Kirk Seal
Lucille H. Kirk Seal
Myrtle M. Day Seal
Virgil S. Day Seal
All by Virgil S. Day, Attorney-in-fact
STATE OF INDIANA, COUNTY OF MADISON, SS:
Before me, the undersigned, Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared the grantors in the annexed deed, said Dorothy Wright, an unmarried woman, she being the widow of Joseph Wright, deceased; John W. Wright, widower and unmarried man; Charles R. Wright and Bertha Wright, his wife; Daisy Fox and Thomas A. Fox, her husband; Edward E. Wright and Martha J. Wright, his wife; Ethel L. Kirk, an unmarried woman; Earl J. Kirk an unmarried man; Harry H. Kirk and Lucille M. Kirk, his wife; Myrtle M. Day and Virgil S. Day, her husband, each being over the age of 21 years they and the grantee being the sole and only heirs at law of said Joseph Wright, deceased, by Virgil S. Day their Attorney in Fact, and acknowledged the execution of the annexed Deed.
Witness my hand and Notarial seal this 4th day of October 1919. James A. May, Notary Public
My commission expires November 26, 1921.
Joseph WRIGHT had no children with his second wife, Dorothy PALMER, whom he married on April 11, 1891 in Madison County, Indiana. By his first wife, Rebecca HEATON, whom he married November 1, 1857 in Schuyler County, Missouri, he had the following children:
i. Mary WRIGHT (1858-1910) married Frank KIRK; children Ethel, Earl and Harry are listed as heirs
ii. John WRIGHT (1860-1945) married Ellen KING; widower whose wife had died in 1913, listed as heir
ii. Elizabeth WRIGHT (1863-1882) married Wiliiam Alpha JONES; their daughter Myrtle listed as heir
iii. Anna WRIGHT (1864-1914) married Albert VINSON; left no surviving heirs
iv. James WRIGHT (1868-1936) married Clara HICKS; was the grantee in the deed
v. Charles WRIGHT (1870-1967) married Bertha LEONARD; listed as heir
vi. Daisy WRIGHT (1873-aft1930) married Thomas FOX; listed as heir
vii. Edward WRIGHT (1875-1960) married Martha STARR; listed as heir
viii. Jesse WRIGHT (1878-1919) married Hazel O'BRYANT; left no surviving heirs
Though I knew the names of Joseph's children, it was interesting to find his grandchildren listed as heirs and to know that they were still living in Madison County, at least in 1919. Joseph's son Edward had moved to Whitley County, a fact I knew and which was confirmed by the 1920 census.
Although it was several years since I had originally written to the courthouse asking for a copy of the will, I'm glad that I was finally able to find some records that recorded the settlement of Joseph's estate.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Wrong Anniversary Date : Joseph Wright - Dorothy Palmer
In my database, I have always had the marriage date of my maternal 3rd great grandfather, Joseph WRIGHT to his second wife, Dorothy PALMER as taking place on April 9, 1891 in Madison County, Indiana.
Secondary sources, such as Dorothy's obituary, backed up this data by stating that they were also married on April 9th.
Which is why you should always try to go back to the original sources - as in looking through my files, I found that I had the copy of the actual marriage record from the Madison County, Indiana clerk's office - and it shows that the license was issued on April 9th but the couple was united in marriage on Apirl 11th by Benjmain F. McCarty.
Secondary sources, such as Dorothy's obituary, backed up this data by stating that they were also married on April 9th.
Which is why you should always try to go back to the original sources - as in looking through my files, I found that I had the copy of the actual marriage record from the Madison County, Indiana clerk's office - and it shows that the license was issued on April 9th but the couple was united in marriage on Apirl 11th by Benjmain F. McCarty.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Obituary : Dorothy Wright (1837-1926)
Thanks to the Anderson, Indiana Public Library, I was able to obtain the obituaries of Dorothy (Palmer) Wright, the second wife of my maternal 3rd-great grandfather. The 1900 census stated that she was born June 1837 in Pennsylvania, the 1910 census stated she was born in Ohio, yet these obituaries give even more clues to check out. One interesting note is that her sisters were living in Brown County, Ohio, which is where her husband, Joseph Wright, was from. Perhaps they knew each other previously or he went back to Brown County to find a wife after the death of his first wife, Rebecca Heaton.
Source : Anderson Daily Bulletin, Friday, March 5, 1926, page 7.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy P. Wright, age 78, widow of the late Josehp [sic] Wright, well known resident of this community, who died of infirmities of old age at the family home, two and one-half miles southwest of the city, at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, will be held at 2 p.m. at the home, in the charge of the Rev. George W. Winfrey. Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. During the winter Mrs. Wright had been ill most of the time. For the last three weeks she was bedfast. She was the daughter of George and Mary Palmer, natives of West Virginia. She was born in Parkersburg, W. Va., June 27, 1847. When a small girl she moved to Ohio. On April 9, 1891, she was married to Joseph Wright in Anderson. Shortly after her marriage she moved to the old home place near here where she lived for 35 years. Mr. Wright died six years ago. The surviving relatives are one step-daughter, Mrs. Thomas Fox, of near Pendleton; four step-sons, John, Charles and James, of near Alexandria, and Edward, of Columbia City, Ind. Two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Wardlow, of Mount Orab, Ohio, Mrs. Sarah Peddicord of Georgetown, Ohio and eighteen grandchildren survive also.
Source : Anderson Daily Bulletin, Saturday, March 6, 1926, page 10.
Near Alexandria
Alexandria, Ind. March 6 - The funeral of Mrs. Dorothy P. Wright was held at 2 p.m. today at the family home, two and one half miles southwest of the city, in charge of the Rev. G.W. Winfrey, and internment followed at the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Mrs. Wright had been a resident of the country southwest of the city for 35 years and was well known.
Source : Anderson Herald, Friday, March 5, 1926, page 9.
Mrs. Wright Dead.
Mrs.Dorothy P. Wright, age 78, died at 1:30 p.m. today at her home two and one half miles southwest of the city. She had been in ill health for several months and bedfast for the past three weeks. She was the widow of Joseph Wright, who died six years ago, to whom she was married 36 years ago in Anderson. She was a native of Ohio. Surviving are one stepdaughter, Mrs. Thomas Fox of Pendleton, four stepsons, John, Charles and James Wright of near Alexandria, and Edward Wright of Columbia City. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the home in charge of the Rev. George W. Winfrey, with burial in the I.O.O.F. cemetery here.
Source : Alexandria Times-Tribune, Friday, March 5, 1926, page 1.
Source : Anderson Daily Bulletin, Friday, March 5, 1926, page 7.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy P. Wright, age 78, widow of the late Josehp [sic] Wright, well known resident of this community, who died of infirmities of old age at the family home, two and one-half miles southwest of the city, at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, will be held at 2 p.m. at the home, in the charge of the Rev. George W. Winfrey. Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. During the winter Mrs. Wright had been ill most of the time. For the last three weeks she was bedfast. She was the daughter of George and Mary Palmer, natives of West Virginia. She was born in Parkersburg, W. Va., June 27, 1847. When a small girl she moved to Ohio. On April 9, 1891, she was married to Joseph Wright in Anderson. Shortly after her marriage she moved to the old home place near here where she lived for 35 years. Mr. Wright died six years ago. The surviving relatives are one step-daughter, Mrs. Thomas Fox, of near Pendleton; four step-sons, John, Charles and James, of near Alexandria, and Edward, of Columbia City, Ind. Two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Wardlow, of Mount Orab, Ohio, Mrs. Sarah Peddicord of Georgetown, Ohio and eighteen grandchildren survive also.
Source : Anderson Daily Bulletin, Saturday, March 6, 1926, page 10.
Near Alexandria
Alexandria, Ind. March 6 - The funeral of Mrs. Dorothy P. Wright was held at 2 p.m. today at the family home, two and one half miles southwest of the city, in charge of the Rev. G.W. Winfrey, and internment followed at the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Mrs. Wright had been a resident of the country southwest of the city for 35 years and was well known.
Source : Anderson Herald, Friday, March 5, 1926, page 9.
Mrs. Wright Dead.
Mrs.Dorothy P. Wright, age 78, died at 1:30 p.m. today at her home two and one half miles southwest of the city. She had been in ill health for several months and bedfast for the past three weeks. She was the widow of Joseph Wright, who died six years ago, to whom she was married 36 years ago in Anderson. She was a native of Ohio. Surviving are one stepdaughter, Mrs. Thomas Fox of Pendleton, four stepsons, John, Charles and James Wright of near Alexandria, and Edward Wright of Columbia City. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the home in charge of the Rev. George W. Winfrey, with burial in the I.O.O.F. cemetery here.
Source : Alexandria Times-Tribune, Friday, March 5, 1926, page 1.
MRS. JOS. WRIGHT PIONEER WOMAN, IS CALLED HOME
Mrs. Dorothy P. Wright, aged 78 years, 9 months and 5 - days, for many years a resident of this community, passed away at her home two and one half miles southwest of the city at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, of infirmities of old age. She is the widow of the late Joseph Wright, and had a wide circle of acquaintances.
Mrs. Wright was a daughter of George and Mary Palmer, and was born in Parkersburg, W.Va., June 27, 1847, coming with her parents to Ohio when a small girl. She was united in marriage to Joseph Wright April 9, 1891, in Anderson, moving to the old homeplace where she has resided for the last 35 years. Her husband passed away six years ago last September.
Surviving are one step-daughter, Mrs. Thomas Fox, of near Pendleton; four step-sons, John, Charles and James near this city, and Edward, of Columbia City, Indiana; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Wardlow of Mt. Orab, Ohio and Mrs. Sarah Peddicord of Georgetown, Ohio, and eighteen grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family home with Rev. G.W. Winfrey in charge. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Source : Alexandria Times Tribune, Monday, March 8, 1926, page 1.
FUNERAL OF MRS. WRIGHT ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON
The funeral services of Mrs. Dorothy Wright were held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the home two and one half miles southwest of the city. The home was filled to overflowing with friends and relatives to pay their last respects to this well known woman. Rev. G.W. Winfrey, having charge of the services, selected for his text, 1st Sam.1-3, "There is but a step between me and death." The flower carriers were Olive Wright, Louise Wright, Mabel Wright and Zelma Ruth Wright. Pallbearers were Virgil Wright, Charles Sexton, George Hardcastle, Fred Wright, Jack McDermitt and Carl Brown. The singers, Mrs. Girtha Auler and Mrs. Audrey Cripe, sang "Shall We Meet", "Take the name of Jesus with you," and "When they ring the Golden Bells for you and me." Burial was in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Today in my database : Phillip Young (b. October 11, 1787)
Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 4th great-grandfather, Phillip Young.
Phillip was born October 11, 1787 in Berkeley Co., VA (now WVA), the son of Charles and Catherine Elizabeth (Kint) Young. Phillip married ca. 1806 to Nancy Ann McLane, daughter of Jacob McLane. Nancy was born ca. 1790 Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., VA (now WVA) and died May 1825. Phillip married secondly on July 30, 1826 in Pickaway Co., OH to Keziah Curtis. Keziah was born April 11, 1808 in Pickaway Co., OH and died February 16, 1891 in Shelby Co., OH. Phillip died May 29, 1850 in Shelby Co., OH.
Phillip was a veteran of the War of 1812 and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Children of Phillip and Nancy Ann (McLane) Young :
i. George Young m. Eleanor Wagner
ii. Jacob Young m. Sarah Naylor
iii. Mary Young m. Hugh Mulholland
iv. Phillip Young m. Lucinda Palmer
v. William Young
vi. Elizabeth Young m. Thomas Ragan
vii. Nancy Young m. Luman Walker Lemasters
viii. Catherine Young m. John Staley
ix. Susannah Young m. William R. Reed
x. Adam Young m. Mary Noland
xi. Stephen M. Young m. Mary Woodruff
Children of Philip and Keziah (Curtis) Young :
i. David Young
ii. Sarah Ann Young m. James Haney
iii. William Robinson Young
iv. Peter Miller Young m. Martha Ann Porter
v. Melissa Jane Young m. Alfred Ailes
vi. Silas Dunbar Young m. Mary Jane Munch
vii. Washington Carter Young
viii. Angeline Hedge Young
ix. Esther Miller Young m. William J. Betz
x. Levi Young
I descend from Phillip and Nancy Ann (McLane) Young as follows :
Phillip Young and Nancy Ann McLane
Nancy Young m. Luman Walker Lemasters
Luman Walker LeMasters and Mary Keziah Chew
Luman Cooper LeMasters and Barbara Isabelle Wehrly (my great-grandparents)
Phillip was born October 11, 1787 in Berkeley Co., VA (now WVA), the son of Charles and Catherine Elizabeth (Kint) Young. Phillip married ca. 1806 to Nancy Ann McLane, daughter of Jacob McLane. Nancy was born ca. 1790 Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., VA (now WVA) and died May 1825. Phillip married secondly on July 30, 1826 in Pickaway Co., OH to Keziah Curtis. Keziah was born April 11, 1808 in Pickaway Co., OH and died February 16, 1891 in Shelby Co., OH. Phillip died May 29, 1850 in Shelby Co., OH.
Phillip was a veteran of the War of 1812 and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Children of Phillip and Nancy Ann (McLane) Young :
i. George Young m. Eleanor Wagner
ii. Jacob Young m. Sarah Naylor
iii. Mary Young m. Hugh Mulholland
iv. Phillip Young m. Lucinda Palmer
v. William Young
vi. Elizabeth Young m. Thomas Ragan
vii. Nancy Young m. Luman Walker Lemasters
viii. Catherine Young m. John Staley
ix. Susannah Young m. William R. Reed
x. Adam Young m. Mary Noland
xi. Stephen M. Young m. Mary Woodruff
Children of Philip and Keziah (Curtis) Young :
i. David Young
ii. Sarah Ann Young m. James Haney
iii. William Robinson Young
iv. Peter Miller Young m. Martha Ann Porter
v. Melissa Jane Young m. Alfred Ailes
vi. Silas Dunbar Young m. Mary Jane Munch
vii. Washington Carter Young
viii. Angeline Hedge Young
ix. Esther Miller Young m. William J. Betz
x. Levi Young
I descend from Phillip and Nancy Ann (McLane) Young as follows :
Phillip Young and Nancy Ann McLane
Nancy Young m. Luman Walker Lemasters
Luman Walker LeMasters and Mary Keziah Chew
Luman Cooper LeMasters and Barbara Isabelle Wehrly (my great-grandparents)
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