Family Milestones: March 24th

My paternal great-grandfather, Eli Weldon HALEY, was born on this date in 1866 in Erie County, Ohio.  Eli was the son of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY.  Eli married July 21, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana to Cora Belle METZNER, daughter of John Adam and Clara (MOULTON) METZNER.  Cora was born August 21, 1868 in Jay County, Indiana.  Eli was a farmer in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana.  They had 7 children.  Cora died April 28, 1955 in Jay County, Indiana.  Eli died June 14, 1957 in Jay County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Hannah MAXSON, was born on this date in 1806 in Clark County, Ohio.  Hannah was the daughter of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Prudence MAXSON.  Hannah married January 1, 1824 to Samuel LIPPENCOTT.  Samuel was born April 22, 1803 in Pike Township, Clark County, Ohio, the son of Samuel and Amy (MAXSON) LIPPENCOTT. They raised 10 children in Logan County, Ohio.  Samuel died November 16, 1859 in Logan County, Ohio.  Hannah died in 1892.

My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Mary A. METZNER, was born on this date in 1862 in Jay County, Indiana.  Mary was the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER.  Mary married March 4, 1888 in Jay County, Indiana to Harvey A. HUEY.  Harvey was born December 1866 in Indiana.  He was a Baptist minister.  They lived in Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin, Noble County, Indiana and Genesee County, Michigan.  Harvey died in 1947.  Mary died in 1925.

 

Family Milestones: March 14th

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

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

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

Family Milestones: February 23rd

My maternal great-grandaunt, Carrie Mae HALEY, married on this date in 1895 in Jay County, Indiana, to Arthur E. GRAVES.  Carrie was the daughter of George Washington and Mary Jane (SHERRICK) HALEY, and the younger sister of my Eli Weldon HALEY.  Carrie was born January 4, 1877 in Seneca County, Ohio.  Arthur was born August 1871 in Indiana.  They had 1 son.  They lived in Midland and Oakland County, Michigan.  I do not have dates of death for either of them.

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Emma BEALS, married on this date in 1872 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Calvin STURDEVANT.  Emma was the daughter of John T. and Mary (DAVIS) BEALS, and the older sister of my Nathan Thomas BEALS.  Emma was born March 7, 1851 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Calvin was born May 1851 in Indiana, the son of Henry Washington and Mary (BRAY) STURDEVANT.  They had 3 children in Hamilton County, Indiana.  Calvin was the County Auditor.  Calvin died February 3, 1914 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Emma died December 17, 1927 in Hamilton County, Indiana.  

My paternal 4th-great grandparents, Jesse MAXSON and Sarah SUTTON, were married on this date in 1797 in Harrison County, Virginia.  Jesse was born October 8, 1772 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey, the son of Ephraim and Elisabeth (DAVIS) MAXSON.  Sarah was born January 3, 1779 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey, the daughter of Cornelius and Elizabeth (APPLEGATE) SUTTON.  They raised 12 children in Clark County, Ohio.  Jesse died March 24, 1851 in Clark County, Ohio.  Sarah died March 18, 1863 in Clark County, Ohio.

My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Edwin Wallace MOULTON, was born on this date in 1821 in Castelton, Rutland County, Vermont.  Edwin was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger brother of my Albert MOULTON.  Edwin married September 1, 1841 in St. Albans, Licking County, Ohio to Lucinda SHERMAN.  Lucinda was born circa 1820 in Ohio.  They had 4 children.  Edwin died January 17, 1895 in Hamilton, Marion County, Iowa.

My paternal 5th-great grandfather, Deacon John PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1748 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire.  John was the son of John and Judith (SANBORN) PHILBRICK.  John married December 6, 1770 in Hollis, New Hampshire to Sally JEWETT.  Sally was born March 7, 1749 in Hollis, Province of New Hampshire, the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (_______) JEWETT.  They had 8 children.  John died July 31, 1840 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

My paternal 4th-great grandaunt, Letitia WOOLSTON, was born on this date in 1806 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Letitia was the daughter of Samuel and Hannah (HAINES) WOOLSTON, and the younger sister of my Rachel WOOLSTON.  Letitia died before 1814 in Burlington County, New Jersey.

My maternal great-granduncle, Orville Edward LAMBERTSON, was born on this date in 1902 in Hamilton County, Indiana.  Orville was known as "Jack".  Orville was the son of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, and the younger brother of my Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON.  Orville was married first to Mary E. HERTER; married secondly to Martha STONER; married thirdly to Hassie HAWKINS.  Orville died May 23, 1983 in Oroville, Butte County, California.

My paternal granduncle, Stanley Duey LeMASTER, was born on this date in 1898 in Jay County, Indiana.  Stanley was the son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older brother of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER.  Stanley married December 23, 1922 to Anna BEARD, daughter of Sumner and Miriam (HUNNICUTT) BEARD.  Anna was born October 27, 1901 in Economy, Wayne County, Indiana.  They had 4 children.  Stanley died April 1982.

Family Milestones: January 3rd

My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Mary DAVIS, married on this date in 1759 to Elisha STILLMAN.  Mary was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS, and the younger sister of my Thomas William DAVIS.  Mary was born December 5, 1737.  Elisha was born April 25, 1772, the son of George and Deborah (CRANDALL) STILLMAN.  They raised a family of 11 children.  George died on July 26, 1796.  Mary died June 16, 1785.

My paternal 4th-great grandmother, Sarah SUTTON, was born on this date in 1779 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.  Sarah was the daughter of Cornelius and Elizabeth (APPLEGATE) SUTTON.  Sarah married February 23, 1797 in Harrison County, Virginia to Jesse MAXSON, son of Ephraim and Elisabeth (DAVIS) MAXSON.  Jesse was born October 8, 1772 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.  They raised a family of 12 children and moved to Clark County, Ohio.  Jesse died March 24, 1851 in Clark County, Ohio.  Sarah died March 18, 1863 in Clark County, Ohio. Both are buried in the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Cemetery, Pike Township, Clark County, Ohio.

Family Milestones: January 1st

My paternal 3rd-great grandparents, George J. HALEY and Rachel H. GARY, were married on this date in 1835 in Hardin County, Ohio.  George J. was born December 14, 1814 in Basel, Switzerland.  Rachel was born March 25, 1816 in Fairfield County, Ohio.  George was a minister of the Evangelical Association and raised his family in Fairfield, Marion, Morrow and Erie Counties, Ohio.  They had 10 children.  George died February 27, 1888 in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio.  Rachel died November 25, 1897 in Erie County, Ohio.  Both are buried in the Scotts Cemetery, Huron, Erie County, Ohio.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Sarah CHEW, married on this date in 1829 to John C. EASTLACK.  Sarah was the daughter of Rev. Nathaniel and Mary (WEST) CHEW, and the older sister of my Ezekiel Cooper CHEW.  I do not have the birth dates or parentage of John.  Sarah died in 1834.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal great-granduncle, Martin Nimrod WEHRLY, married on this date in 1914 to Cora BURLEY.  Martin was the son of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, and the younger brother of my Barbara Isabel WEHRLY.  Martin was born April 5, 1888 in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.  Cora was born in 1882.  They lived in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.  Martin died February 5, 1954 and Cora died in 1972.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Hannah MAXSON, married on this date in 1824 to Samuel LIPPENCOTT.  Hannah was the daughter of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Prudence MAXSON.  Hannah was born March 24, 1806 in Clark County, Ohio.  Samuel was born April 22, 1803 in Pike Township, Clark County, Ohio, the son of Samuel and Amy (MAXSON) LIPPENCOTT.  They had 10 children.  Samuel died November 16, 1859 in Ohio.  Hannah died in 1892.

My paternal 5th-great granduncle, John DAVIS, was born on this date in 1754.  John was the son of Thomas William and Tacy (CRANDALL) DAVIS, and the younger brother of my Elisabeth DAVIS.  John married circa 1783 in New Jersey to Marvel MAXSON, daughter of Zebulon and Experience (DAVIS) MAXSON.  Marvel was born May 22, 1768 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.  They had 7 children.  John died May 22, 1842 in Lewis County, Virginia.  Marvel died 1813 in Mad River Township, Clark County, Ohio.

My paternal great-granduncle, Ord Otterbein LeMASTERS, was born on this date in 1876 in Jay County, Indiana.  Ord was the son of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LEMASTERS, and the younger brother of my Luman Cooper LeMASTERS.  Ord married June 12, 1907 to Emma W.G. GARMHAUSEN, daughter of John and Mary (STRAUSBURGH) GARMHAUSEN.   Emma was born June 15, 1881.  Ord was a doctor in Shelby County, Ohio.  They had 1 child.  Ord died September 15, 1937 in Clinton, Shelby County, Ohio.  Emma died February 10, 1956.  Both are buried in the Graceland Cemetery, Shelby County, Ohio.

My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Caroline H. METZNER, was married on this date in 1874 in Jay County, Indiana to James W. HUSTON.  Caroline was the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER.  Caroline was born March 1, 1852 in Jay County, Indiana.  James was born circa 1854 in Ohio.  They had 1 child.  Nothing further known at this time.

Family Milestones: December 29th

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Rebecca West CHEW, married on this date in 1831 to Charles LOCK.  Rebecca was the daughter of Nathaniel and Mary (WEST) CHEW, and the older sister of my Ezekiel Cooper CHEW.  Rebecca was born April 17, 1814.  Rebecca died April 10, 1893.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Elisha Dunham CHEW, married on this date in 1808 in Gloucester County, New Jersey to Elizabeth HERITAGE, daughter of Richard and Anna (STILES) HERITAGE.  Elisha was the son of Nathaniel and Sarah (SPRINGER) CHEW, and the older brother of my Nathaniel CHEW.  Elisha was born October 25, 1785 in Gloucester County, New Jersey.  Elizabeth was born November 15, 1784 in Gloucester County, New Jersey.  They had 6 children.  Elisha was a farmer in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.  Elizabeth died October 2, 1864 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.  Elisha died March 18, 1876 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa.

My paternal 3rd-great grandparents, Dr. Ezekiel Cooper CHEW and Caroline Bishop WOOLSTON, married on this date in 1842 in New Jersey, probably Gloucester County.  Ezekiel was the son of Nathaniel and Mary (WEST) CHEW.  Caroline was the daughter of Abel B. and Rachel (WOOLSTON) WOOLSTON.  Ezekiel was born January 17, 1822 in Gloucester County, New Jersey.  Caroline was born February 6, 1826 in Vincentown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  They had 14 children.  Caroline died February 27, 1869 in Rossburg, Stark County, Ohio.  Ezekiel died August 27, 1888 in St. Joseph's County, Indiana.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Elizabeth MAXSON, was born on this date in 1803 in Harrison County, Virginia.  Elizabeth was the daughter of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Prudence MAXSON.  Elizabeth married April 1821 in Clark County, Ohio to William S. FURROW.  They had 12 children.  Elizabeth died March 3, 1892.  Nothing further is known at this time.

Family Milestones: December 26th

My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Hannah BEALS, married on this date in 1792 to Isaac WILLIAMS.  Hannah was the daughter of Thomas and Sarah (ANTRIM) BEALS, and the older sister of my John BEALS.  Hannah was born 1759-12mo-13d in New Garden MM, Guilford County, North Carolina.  Hannah died in 1828.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Jacob LEMASTERS, married on this date in 1867 in Jay County, Indiana to Sarah Ann HALFHILL.  Jacob was the son of Luman Walker and Nancy (YOUNG) LEMASTERS, and the younger brother of my Luman Walker LEMASTERS Jr.  Jacob was born April 16, 1845 in Port Jefferson, Shelby County, Ohio.  Sarah was born November 26, 1844 in Gallia County, Ohio, the daughter of John and Nancy (DARST) HALFHILL.  They had 10 children and lived in Ord, Valley County, Nebraska where Jacob was a teacher and farmer.  Sarah died June 18, 1920 in Ord, Valley County, Nebraska.  Jacob died December 15, 1922 in Ord, Valley County, Nebraska.

My paternal 6th-great grandparents, John PHILBRICK and Judith SANBORN, were married on this date in 1734 in Hampton Falls, Province of New Hampshire.  John was the son of Thomas and Abigail (________) PHILBRICK.  Judith was the daughter of Enoch and Elizbeth (DENNETT) SANBORN.  John was born May 26, 1712 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire.  Judith was born January 8, 1715 in Hampton Falls, Province of New Hampshire.  They had 7 children.  John died February 16, 1748 in Hampton Falls, Province of New Hampshire.

My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, Lyman PIERCE, married on this date in 1901 in Delaware County, Indiana to Lavina SUNDERLAND.  Lyman was the son of Edmund G. and Catherine (GROENENDYKE) PIERCE, and the younger brother of my Edmund G. PIERCE.  Lyman was born March 1871 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana.  Lavina was born circa 1873 in Indiana.  Lyman died December 4, 1938 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.

My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Christoffel GROENENDYKE, was born on this date in 1753 in Kingston Middlesex County, New Jersey.  Christoffel was the son of Johannes and Sarah Ann (LAKE) GRONENDYKE, and the younger brother of my Nicholas GROENENDYKE.  Christoffel was deceased before 1785.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Jane MAXSON, was born on this date in 1813 in Ohio.  Jane was the daughter of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Prudence MAXSON.  Jane married Peter SMITH on December 5, 1836 in Clark County, Ohio.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 2nd-great grandaunt, Martha J. METZNER, was born on this date in 1859 in Jay County, Indiana.  Martha was the daughter of John and Catherine (YOUNG) METZNER, and the younger sister of my John Adam METZNER.  Martha died December 3, 1861 in Jay County, Indiana.

Family Milestones: December 9th

My paternal 4th-great granduncle, Cornelius SUTTON, married on this date in 1806 in Warren County, Ohio to Judith BABCOCK.  Cornelius was the son of Cornelius and Elizabeth (APPLEGATE) SUTTON, and the younger brother of my Sarah SUTTON.  Cornelius was born June 20, 1780 in New Jersey.  I do not have dates of birth or death for Judith.  Cornelius died August 30, 1859 in Jackson Township, Randolph County, Indiana.

Family Milestones: December 5th

My maternal 3rd-great grandparents, Daniel KING and Elizabeth SHAW, were married on this date in 1847 in Madison County, Indiana.  Daniel was born September 3, 1820 in Ohio, the son of William and Sarah (SULLIVAN) KING.  Elizabeth was born October 1827 in Ohio, the daughter of William and Mary (HECK) SHAW.  After their marriage they lived in Jackson and Monroe Townships, Madison County, Indiana, where Daniel was a farmer. They raised a family of 10 children.  Daniel died February 24, 1876 in Madison County, Indiana.  Elizabeth remarried to William H. COCHRAN.  Elizabeth died October 10, 1900 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Howard Cemetery, Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana.

My paternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Jane MAXSON, married on this date in 1836 in Clark County, Ohio to Peter SMITH.  Jane was the daughter of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Prudence MAXSON.  Nothing further is known at this time.

My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Mary DAVIS, was born on this date in 1737.  Mary was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (MAXSON) DAVIS, and the younger sister of my Thomas William DAVIS.  Mary married on January 3, 1759 to Elisha STILLMAN, son of George and Deborah (CRANDALL) STILLMAN.  They raised a family of 11 children.  Elisha was born April 25, 1722 and died July 26, 1796.  Mary died June 16, 1785.

My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Origin M. POE, was born on this date in 1862 in Morgan County, Indiana.  Origin was the son of Isaac S. and Hannah (MILLS) POE, and the younger brother of my Elizabeth Caroline POE.  Origin was living in Beaver City, Furnas County, Nebraska in the 1910 census, the last record I have for him.  Nothing further is known at this time.

Family Milestones: December 4th

My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, David KING, was born on this date in 1854 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana.  David was the son of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHAW) KING, and the older brother of my Ellen KING.  David married Litha Ann Trumilis D'Amsel MAY, daughter of Michael and Julie (CAWTHORN) MAY on July 26, 1876 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. Litha was born June 1856 in Indiana.  They lived in Pipe Creek and Monroe Townships of Madison County, Indiana where David farmed and operated a grain elevator.  David died November 1, 1914 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana.  Litha remarried to John PERCIFUL and died September 1954 in Madison County, Indiana.

My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Lydia MAXSON, was born on this date in 1799 in Harrison County, Virginia.  Lydia was the daughter of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older sister of my Prudence MAXSON.  Lydia married on May 22, 1817 to Jacob BABCOCK, son of Thomas and Martha (DAVIS) BABCOCK.  Jacob was born April 25, 1797 in Salem, Harrison County, Virginia.  They had at least one son.  Jacob died January 2, 1835.  Lydia remarried to Caleb AYERS.  Lydia died September 22, 1871 in Rock County, Wisconsin.

My paternal great-uncle, Vernon Walker LEMASTERS, was born on this date in 1888 in Jay County, Indiana.  Vernon was the son of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LEMASTERS, and the younger brother of my Luman Cooper LEMASTERS.  Vernon married June 30, 1917 to Helene GARMHAUSEN.  His was a physician and served in World War I.  They had 2 children.  Vernon died March 17, 1955.  Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.

Family Milestones: November 23rd

My paternal 7th-great grandparents, Jacob STICKEL and Maria SCHWARTZ, were married on this date in 1734 in Egenhausen Wuerttemberg. Jacob was baptised August 9, 1708 in Egenhausen, the son of Christoph and Anna (BRAUN) STICKEL. Maria was born November 23, 1713 in Egenhausen, the illegitimate daughter of Martin ________ and Magdalena SCHWARTZ. They emigrated to York County, Pennsylvania where they lived in Warrington Township. Further research needs to be completed to obtain their dates of death and burial information.

My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Johannis ANTONIDES, married on this date in 1761 to Sarah VAN DORN. Johannis was baptised June 24, 1733, the son of Johannis and Johanna (KOUWENHOVEN) ANTONIDES. Sarah's parentage is unknown. They had a family of at least 5 children. Johannis died in 1797. Nothing further is known.

My paternal 4th-great granduncle, John SUTTON, married on this date in 1807 in Harrison County, Virginia to Rachel DAVIS. John was born October 20, 1785 in New Jersey, the son of Cornelius and Elizabeth (APPLEGATE) SUTTON. Rachel's parentage is unknown. They had at least one son. John died March 3, 1869 near Quincy, Logan County, Ohio. Nothing further is known.

My maternal 5th-great grandfather, Samuel WARDLAW, was born on this date in 1773 in Augusta County, Virginia. Samuel was the son of Robert and Janet (DOWNEY) WARDLAW. Samuel married before 1800 in Rockbridge County, Virginia to Elizabeth NESBIT. Elizabeth was born circa 1776 in Virginia, the daughter of Samuel and Mary (BERRY) NESBIT. They moved thier family into the Northwest Territory, settling in what was Clermont County, Ohio and later became Brown County, Ohio. Samuel died May 6, 1848 in Brown County, Ohio, and Elizabeth died after the 1850 census.

Family Milestones: November 11th

My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Elizabeth CROCKETT, married Miles BRAY on this date in 1845 in Owen County, Indiana. Elizabeth was the daughter of David and Mary Ann (NOSLER) CROCKETT, and was the older sister of my Mary Ann CROCKETT. Elizabeth was born circa 1827, probably in Owen County, but I haven't followed this line any further. I have no information in my database on Miles BRAY.

My paternal 2nd-great granduncle, Abel Woolston CHEW, was born on this date in 1843 in Blackwood, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Abel was the son of Dr. Ezekiel Cooper and Caroline Bishop (WOOLSTON) CHEW, and the older brother of my Mary Keziah CHEW. Abel married September 25, 1862 in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio to Salome H. HOLDEMAN. Abel was a school teacher and farmer and they lived in Darke County, Ohio and Charlevoix County, Michigan where he died on January 9, 1903.

My paternal 5th-great grandmother, Avis HURLBUT, was born on this date in 1762 in Woodbury, Connecticut. Avis was the daughter of Israel and Jerusha (________) HURLBUT. She married John MOULTON, son of Samuel and Phoebe (________) MOULTON, on July 24, 1781 in Castleton, Rutland County, Vermont. I do not have a record of Avis' death, but it was probably in Vermont.

My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, Charles Riggs WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1870 in Madison County, Indiana. Charles was the son of Joseph W. and Rebecca Ann (HEATON) WRIGHT, and the younger brother of my John William WRIGHT. Charles married Bertha Cordelia LEONARD, daughter of Stephen Sylvester and Susan (TODD) LEONARD, on December 6, 1890 in Innisdale, Madison County, Indiana. Charles was a salesman and farmer of Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana where he died November 23, 1967.

My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Jonathan MAXSON, was born on this date in 1810 in Clark County, Ohio. Jonathan was the son of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON, and the older brother of my Prudence MAXSON. Jonathan married in 1829 to Christiana DAVIS. He died 1878 in Dearfield, Indiana.

Tombstone Tuesday: William P. and Prudence (Maxson) Smith

My paternal 3rd-great grandparents, William P. and Prudence (MAXSON) SMITH, are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.

William P. was born July 25, 1815 in Clark County, Ohio, the son of Jacob and Jane (ELLIOTT) SMITH.

Prudence was born June 15, 1817 in Greene County, Ohio, the daughter of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON.

William and Prudence were married on October 3, 1836. After their marriage, they lived in Jay County, Indiana before moving to Cass County, Michigan between 1844 and 1851. By 1851 they were back in Jay County, Indiana. William served in the Civil War in Company I, 139th Indiana Infantry. After the war, they relocated to Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska between 1869 and 1881 when they returned to Jay County. William was a farmer and a minister, and was often referred to as Elder William Smith.

Children of William P. and Prudence (Maxson) Smith are:

• Jacob G. SMITH (1837- )
• John H. SMITH (1842- )
• Olive Jane SMITH (1846-1913); married William P. WEHRLY; 13 children
• Hosea Tilson SMITH (1849-aft1870)
  

William P. Smith household - Jay Co., IN & Richardson Co., NE

The William P. SMITH household appears in the 1860 census of Madison Twp., Jay Co., IN and the 1870 census of Humboldt, Richardson Co., NE. William was my paternal 3rd great-grandfather, the son of Jacob and Jane (ELLIOTT) SMITH.

In the 1860 census, William is a 44 year-old Campbellite Minister, born in Ohio, with a personal estate valued at $200. His wife, Prudence, was aged 43 and also born in Ohio. Children in the family included : John, aged 17, born in Indiana; Olive, aged 13, born in Michigan; and Tilson, aged 10, born in Michigan.

In the 1870 census, William is listed as a 55 year-old Farmer, born in Ohio, with real estate valued at $800 and a personal estate valued at $150. Wife Prudence was listed as aged 54, and born in Ohio. Son Tillson, aged 20, born in Michigan, was working on the farm.

William P. SMITH b. July 25, 1815 Clark Co., OH, d. April 19, 1894 Salamonia, Jay Co., IN., m. October 3, 1836 to Prudence MAXSON, daughter of Jesse and Sarah (SUTTON) MAXSON. Prudence b. June 15, 1817 Greene Co., OH., d. February 22, 1890 Salamonia, Jay Co., IN.

Known children of William P. and Prudence (MAXSON) SMITH are as follows :
i. Jacob G. SMITH b. July 12, 1837 Jay Co., IN
ii. John H. SMITH b. October 3, 1842 Jay Co., IN., d. after 1860 census
iii. Olive Jane SMITH b. June 23, 1846 Cass Co., MI, d. January 6, 1913 Portland, Jay Co., IN., m. William P. WEHRLY.
iv. Hosea Tilson SMITH b. September 25, 1849 Cass Co., MI., d. after 1870 census

Joseph Maxson (b. March 10, 1691/92)

Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 6th-great grandfather, Joseph Maxson.

Joseph was born March 10, 1691/92 in Westerly, RI, the son of Joseph and Tacy (Burdick) Maxson. Joseph married ca. 1715 to Bethia Maxson, daughter of John and Judith (Clarke) Maxson. Bethia was born July 31, 1693 and died 1747 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., NJ. Joseph died 1747 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., NJ.

Joseph and Bethia led a band of faithful to Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., NJ to establish the Seventh Day Baptist Church in that area.

Known children of Joseph and Bethia (Maxson) Maxson are as follows :
i. Bethia b. October 19, 1716 Westerly, RI, d. June 18, 1754, m. Thomas Davis
ii. Mary b. August 28, 1718, d. 1797, m. Joseph Stillman
iii. Judith Maxson b. September 17, 1720, d. 1778, m. James Davis
iv. Joseph Maxson b. January 20, 1722/23, m. Elizabeth Davis
v. Zebulon Maxson b. August 15, 1725, d. September 8, 1787 Monmouth Co., NJ, m. Experience Davis
vi. Simeon Maxson b. August 25, 1727 Westerly, RI, d. February 26, 1802, m. Mary Babcock
vii. Mosher Maxson b. March 6, 1729/30 Westerly, RI., d. December 24, 1787 Monmouth Co., NJ, m. Tacy
viii. Content Maxson b. December 31, 1732, d. October 24, 1815, m. George Potter
ix. Nathan Maxson b. September 30, 1736 Westerly, RI., m. Elizabeth Brown
x. Ephraim Maxson b. 1743 Monmouth Co., NJ, d. September 10, 1795 New Salem, VA, m. Elisabeth Davis

I descend from Joseph and Bethia (Maxson) Maxson through their son, Ephraim, as follows :
Joseph Maxson and Bethia Maxson
Ephraim Maxson and Elisabeth Davis
Jesse Maxson and Sarah Sutton
Prudence Maxson and Elizabeth Smith
Olive Jane Smith and William P. Wehrly
Barbara Isabelle Wehrly and Luman Cooper LeMasters (my great-grandparents)

Katherine Cooke (b. February 12, 1545/46)

Today's feature relative in my database is my paternal 11th-great grandmother, Katherine Cooke.

Katherine was born February 12, 1545/46 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England, the daughter of John and Alice (Carter) Cooke. Katherine married on October 12, 1567 in Westhorpe to John Clarke, son of John and Margaret (________) Clarke. John was born February 11, 1540/41 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England and died April 4, 1598 in Suffolk, England. Katherine died March 27, 1598 in Finningham, Suffolk, England.

Known children of John and Katherine (Cooke) Clarke are as follows :
i. John Clarke b. April 25, 1569 Westhorpe, d. bef. 1577 Westhorpe
ii. Rowland Clarke b. ca. 1570 Westhorpe, d. February 2, 1637/38 Dedham, MA, m. Mary Hobart
iii. Thomas Clarke b. November 1, 1570 Westhorpe, d. July 29, 1627 Westhorpe, m. Rose Kerrich

I descend from John and Katherine (Cooke) Clarke through their son, Thomas, as follows :
Katherine Cooke and John Clarke
Thomas Clarke and Rose Kerrich
Joseph Clarke and Margaret Turner
Joseph Clarke and Bethiah Hubbard
Judith Clarke and John Maxson
Bethia Maxson and John Maxson
Ephraim Maxson and Elisabeth Davis
Jesse Maxson and Sarah Sutton
Prudence Maxson and William P. Smith
Olive Jane Smith and William P. Wehrly
Barbara Isabelle Wehrly and Luman Cooper LeMasters (my great-grandparents)

John Clarke (b. February 11. 1540/41)

Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 11th-great grandfather, John Clarke.

John was born February 11, 1540/41 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England, the son of John and Margaret (________) Clarke. John married October 12, 1567 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England to Katherine Cooke, daughter of John and Alice (Carter) Cooke. Katherine was born February 12, 1545/46 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England and died March 27, 1598 in Finningham, Suffolk, England. John died April 4, 1598 in Suffolk, England.

Known children of John and Katherine (Cooke) Clarke are as follows :
i. John Clarke b. April 25, 1569 Westhorpe, d. bef. 1577 Westhorpe
ii. Rowland Clarke b. ca. 1570 England, d. February 2, 1637/38 Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, m. Mary Hobart
iii. Thomas Clarke b. November 1, 1570 Westhorpe, d. July 29, 1627 Westhorpe, m. Rose Kerrich

I descend from John and Katherine (Cooke) Clarke through their son, Thomas, as follows :
John Clarke and Katherine Cooke
Thomas Clarke and Rose Kerrich
Joseph Clarke and Margaret Turner
Joseph Clarke and Bethiah Hubbard
Judith Clarke and John Maxson
Bethiah Maxson and Joseph Maxson
Ephraim Maxson and Elisabeth Davis
Jesse Maxson and Sarah Sutton
Prudence Maxson and William P. Smith
Olive Jane Smith and William P. Wehrly
Barbara Isabelle Wehrly and Luman Cooper Lemasters (my great-grandparents)

Sarah Sutton (b. January 3, 1779)

Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 4th-great grandmother, Sarah Sutton.

Sarah was born January 3, 1779 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., NJ, the daughter of Cornelius and Elizabeth (Applegate) Sutton. Sarah married on February 23, 1797 in Harrison Co., VA. to Jesse Maxson, son of Ephraim and Elisabeth (Davis) Maxson. Jesse was born October 8, 1772 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., NJ and died March 24, 1851 in Clark Co., OH. Sarah died March 18, 1863 in Clark Co., OH.

Known children of Jesse and Sarah (Sutton) Maxson are as follows :
i. Jeptha Maxson b. ca. 1794 Virginia, d. Clark Co., OH
ii. Lydia Maxson b. December 4, 1799 Harrison Co., VA., d. September 22, 1871 Rock Co., WI, m. Jacob Babcock.
iii. Ephraim Maxson b. March 14, 1802 Harrison Co., VA., d. March 30, 1856 Clayton Co., IA., m. Mary Smith.
iv. Elizabeth Maxson b. December 29, 1803 Harrison Co., VA., d. March 3, 1892, m. William S. Furrow
v. Hannah Maxson b. March 24, 1806 Clark Co., OH, d. 1892, m. Samuel Lippincott
vi. Sarah Maxson b. ca. 1808 m. Gilbert Davis
vii. Jonathan Maxson b. November 11, 1810 Clark Co., OH., d. 1878 Dearfield, IN, m. Christiana Davis
vii. Jane Maxson b. December 26, 1813 Ohio, m. Peter Smith
viii. Naomi Maxson b. ca. 1814 Ohio, d. ca. 1873, m. Philip McFarlin
ix. Charity Maxson b. ca. 1816 Ohio, m. George Weaver
x. Prudence Maxson b. June 15, 1817 Greene Co., OH, d. February 22, 1890 Salamonia, Jay Co., IN., m. William P. Smith
xi. Sutton Maxson b. ca. 1821 Ohio, m. Vienna Sutton

I descend from Jesse and Sarah (Sutton) Maxson through their daughter, Prudence, as follows :
Sarah Sutton and Jesse Maxson
Prudence Maxson and William P. Smith
Olive Jane Smith and William P. Wehrly
Barbara Isabelle Wehrly and Luman Cooper LeMasters (my great-grandparents)

Today in my database : Bethiah Hubbard (b. December 19, 1646)

Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 8th-great grandmother, Bethiah Hubbard.

Bethiah was born December 19, 1646 in Springfield, MA, the daughter of Samuel and Tacy (Cooper) Hubbard. Bethiah married November 16, 1664 at Westerley, RI to Joseph Clarke, son of Joseph and Margaret (Turner) Clarke. Joseph was born April 2, 1643 at Westerly, RI and died January 11, 1726/27 at Westerly, RI. Bethiah died April 17, 1707 at Westerly, RI.

Known children of Joseph and Bethiah (Hubbard) Clarke are as follows :
i. Judith Clarke b. October 12, 1667 Newport, RI, d. July 17, 1747 Westerly, RI, m. John Maxson
ii. Joseph Clarke b. April 4, 1670, m. Dorothy Maxson
iii. Samuel Clarke b. September 29, 1672, Westerly, RI, d. July 25, 1769, m. Ann Champlain
iv. John Clarke b. August 25, 1675 Westerly, RI, m. Mary Beebe
v. Bethiah Clarke b. April 11, 1678 Westerly, RI, d. 1756 Rhode Island, m. Thomas Hiscox
vi. Mary Clarke b. December 27, 1680 Westerly, RI, d. after 1760 Rhode Island, m. William Champlain
vii. Susannah Clarke b. August 31, 1683 Westerly, RI, m. Oliver Babcock
viii. Thomas Clarke b. March 17, 1685/86 Westerly, RI, d. November 26, 1767 Rhode Island, m. Elizabeth Babcock
ix. William Clarke b. April 21, 1688 Westerly, RI, d. February 28, 1767 Rhode Island, m. Joan Bliven

I descend from Joseph and Bethiah (Hubbard) Clarke through their daughter, Judith, as follows:
Bethiah Hubband and Joseph Clarke
Judith Clarke and John Maxson
Bethia Maxson and Joseph Maxson
Ephraim Maxson and Elisabeth Davis
Jesse Maxson and Sarah Sutton
Prudence Maxson and William P. Smith
Olive Jane Smith and William P. Wehrly
Barbara Isabelle Wehrly and Luman Cooper LeMasters (my great-grandparents)

Today in my database : Elizabeth Maxson (b. November 7, 1695)

Today's featured relative in my database is my paternal 7th-great grandmother, Elizabeth Maxson.

Elizabeth was born November 7, 1695 in Westerly, RI, the daughter of John and Judith (Clarke) Maxson. Elizabeth married on August 25, 1715 in Westerly, RI to John Davis, the son of William and Elizabeth (Brisley) Davis. John was born May 5, 1692 near Philadelphia, PA and died April 18, 1745 in Squam, NJ. Elizabeth died April 18, 1751 in Shrewsbury, NJ.

Known children of John and Elizabeth (Maxson) Davis are as follows :
i. Elizabeth Davis b. April 17, 1717 m. William Brand
ii. Thomas William Davis b. May 15, 1719 Westerly, RI, d. July 15, 1791 Monongalia Co., VA., m. Tacy Crandall
iii. Martha Davis b. August 14, 1721, d. April 1, 1756, m. Nathan Rogers
iv. Joseph Davis b. September 24, 1726, d. 1798, m. Comfort Langworthy
v. Ann Davis b. January 23, 1727/28 m. John Havens
vi. Experience Davis b. ca. 1735, m. Zebulon Maxson
vii. Mary Davis b. December 5, 1737, d. June 16, 1785 m. Elisha Stillman
viii. Judith Davis b. April 7, 1731, m. Thomas Babcock
ix. John Davis b. September 18, 1723, d. August 29, 1792 m. Bethia Rogers

I descend from John and Elizabeth (Maxson) Davis through their son, Thomas William, as follows:
Elizabeth Maxson and John Davis
Thomas William Davis and Tacy Crandall
Elisabeth Davis and Ephraim Maxson
Jesse Maxson and Sarah Sutton
Prudence Maxson and William P. Smith
Olive Jane Smith and William P. Wehrly
Barbara Isabelle Wehrly and Luman Cooper LeMasters (my great-grandparents)