Ice's Ford - Cheat River Valley, West Virginia

Ice's Ford - Cheat River Valley, West Virginia

Ice's Ford, which had been founded prior to 1769 by the brothers Andrew and Frederick Ice, was a rude frontier outpost located at the foot of the beautiful hundred-mile-long Cheat River Valley, [In what is now (1996) part of West Virginia.]

There were a number of temporary lean-tos and tents but the only structure of any permanence was a log cabin which had been built by the Ice brothers. It served the combined function of a store, meeting house, drinking place and message center. In actuality, it was little more than a brief stopping point for traders, trappers, scouts and adventurers, either preparing for that last big step into the wilderness or making a welcome first contact with white civilization after having spent an interlude in the unknown country.

LDS - IGI Records - Henthorn of Indiana

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M 18 FEB 1815 Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Abraham WATSON Anna
Batch #: A458624, Source Call #: 458624
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HENTHORN Robert NICHOLSON Mary
B 16 MAR 1820 Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Amos
Batch #: 8773201, Sheet #: 12, Source Call #: 1396377
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M 28 DEC 1832 Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Azor DAILEY Nancy
Batch #: A458638, Source Call #: 458638
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M 17 JAN 1815 Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN David RAMSEY Elizabeth
Batch #: A458648, Source Call #: 458648
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HENTHORN Robert NICHOLSON Mary
B 1802 Clark's Grant, , Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Eligah
Batch #: 8773201, Sheet #: 12, Source Call #: 1396377
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M 30 DEC 1851 Charlestown, Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Elijah ALSTOTT Mary
Batch #: 5000492, Sheet #: 42, Source Call #: Not Available
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HENTHORN Elijah ALSTOTT Mary
B 1870 Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Elijah
Batch #: 5000492, Sheet #: 42, Source Call #: Not Available
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HENTHORN James Elson COCHRAN Martha Ann
B 29 JAN 1906 Underwood, Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Emery
Batch #: 8424306, Sheet #: 19, Source Call #: 1395853
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HENTHORN Robert NICHOLSON Mary
B 1825 Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Enoch
Batch #: 8773201, Sheet #: 12, Source Call #: 1396377
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M 4 JAN 1848 Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Enoch DIXON Mary A.
Batch #: A458604, Source Call #: 458604
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M 6 JAN 1848 Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Enoch DIXON Mary Ann
Batch #: 8713204, Sheet #: 51, Source Call #: 1396346
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M 22 MAR 1853 Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Enos CLAPP Martha
Batch #: A458604, Source Call #: 458604
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HENTHORN James Elson COCHRAN Martha Ann
B 19 DEC 1895 Underwood, Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Herman Elson
Batch #: 8424306, Sheet #: 19, Source Call #: 1395853
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M 6 JUL 1853 Borden, Clark, Indiana
HENTHORNE Isaac J. FORDYCE Julia Ann
Batch #: 7713711, Sheet #: 70, Source Call #: 1059181
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HENTHORN Abraham WATSON Anna
B 1828 Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN James
Batch #: 8713204, Sheet #: 49, Source Call #: 1396346
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M 15 MAR 1857 Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN James A. CLAPP Margaret
Batch #: 8713204, Sheet #: 51, Source Call #: 1396346
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HENTHORN John Andrew COLLINGS Margaret
B 17 JUL 1872 Scott, Indiana
HENTHORN James Elson
Batch #: 8428201, Sheet #: 53, Source Call #: 1395874
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M 24 JAN 1894 Underwood, Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN James Elson COCHRAN Martha Ann
Batch #: 8421301, Sheet #: 45, Source Call #: 1395834
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HENTHORN Robert NICHOLSON Mary
B 1830 Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Jefferson
Batch #: 8773201, Sheet #: 12, Source Call #: 1396377
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HENTHORNE John Andrew COLLINGS Margaret
B 21 NOV 1875 Scott, Indiana
HENTHORNE John M.
Batch #: 8428201, Sheet #: 44, Source Call #: 1395874
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M 15 MAR 1905 Scott, Indiana
HENTHORN John M. APPLEGATE Anna Belle
Batch #: 8424306, Sheet #: 45, Source Call #: 1395853
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M 5 SEP 1880 Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Levi MC ADAMS Mary F.
Batch #: A458661, Source Call #: 458661
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HENTHORN James Elson COCHRAN Martha Ann
B 7 AUG 1898 Underwood, Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Martha Elizabeth
Batch #: 8424306, Sheet #: 19, Source Call #: 1395853
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HENTHORN Robert NICHOLSON Mary
B 1828 Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Mary Ann
Batch #: 8773201, Sheet #: 12, Source Call #: 1396377
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M MAY 1831 Rush, Indiana
HENTHORNE Matilda KYGER Abraham
Batch #: 7502903, Sheet #: 74, Source Call #: 935342
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M 5 DEC 1836 Vermillion, Indiana
HENTHORNE Matilda HINES Nelson
Batch #: A537162, Source Call #: 537162,537163,53716, 537253
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HENTHORN Elijah ALSTOTT Mary
B 1865 Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Rosa
Batch #: 5000492, Sheet #: 42, Source Call #: Not Available
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M 14 SEP 1854 Scott, Indiana
HEATHORN OR Samuel CRUM Sarah Jane
Batch #: 8626103, Sheet #: 86, Source Call #: 1396245
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HENTHORNE John Andrew COLLINGS Margaret
B 3 NOV 1873 Scott, Indiana
HENTHORNE William G.
Batch #: 8428201, Sheet #: 44, Source Call #: 1395874
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M 20 OCT 1897 Scott, Indiana
HENTHORNE William George GRAY Anna Belle
Batch #: 8424306, Sheet #: 45, Source Call #: 1395853
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M 16 FEB 1843 Vermillion, Indiana
HENTHORN William S. BROWN Phebe Ann
Batch #: 7621604, Sheet #: 68, Source Call #: 1058587
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M 25 JUN 1839 Clark, Indiana
HENTHORN Zacheus LEWELLEN Jerusha A.
Batch #: A458627, Source Call #: 458627
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Headley, Eliel - 1850-1860 Census

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., Jamestown, 59/59, 20 Jul 1850
Elile (sic) Headley, 39, m. farmer, OH; Rebecca, 31, f. OH
David, 14, m. OH; Susan, 8, f. OH; Margaret, 4, f. OH
Mary Ross, 16, f. OH
[Note: Eliel and Rebecca Headley were married within the year of the 1850 census.

According to Robert Guilinger, Eliel Headley was a widower with children. If this is true why don't these children appear in the 1850 census? According to Mr. Guilinger the children: David, Susan and Margaret in the 1850 census are the children of Rebecca McCoy and David Trembly. Mary Ross is Mary Jane Ross, the niece of Rebecca. REH]

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 613/613, (P.O. Cameron), p. 90,
11-12 Jul 1860
Eli Hedily, 49, m. merchant, 2500/6000 OH; Rebecca, 41, f. domestic, OH
Susianna, 17, f. domestic, OH; Rachel Rebecca, 9, f. OH
Margaret A., 7, f. OH; Emma A., 6, f. OH
Margaret A. Trembley, 13, f. OH
[Note: Susianna was probably Susan Trembly, sister of Margaret Trembly. REH]

Kyger, Daniel

Daniel Kyger

Problem: Henthorn/Bell gives the marriage date as: 9 Feb 1796. The marriage is recorded in Monongalia, WV. Others list 2 Sep 1796.

LEGAL_MATTER:
12 Feb 1798. James Henthorn, of Mason, KY, by John Henthorn, his attorney in fact, to Daniel Kiger. Cites a 1 Oct 1796 power of attorney authorizing John to sell 1000 acres in Monongalia, now Harrison Co. [WV], on a right hand branch of Big Sandy, adjoining Samuel Lleuellen. Tract patented to Samuel Hanway, 20 Jun 1787, and sold by him to Christian Wireman, 9 Aug 1790; sold by Wireman to James Henthorn, 17 August 1790. Consideration: $1500. Signed: John Henthorn. Witnesses: none. Acknowledged in court. No delivery shown. Recorded: Old Series 1:353-354.
[Note: John Henthorn, brother of James Henthorn, had died in Apr 1786 so John Henthorn, the person holding the Power of Attorney, was probably the son of the desceased John, his son John Henthorn. REH]
(Source: Monongalia County (West) Virginia Deedbook Records 1784-1810 (Old Series Volumes 1-4) by Rick Toothman, Heritage Books, Inc., p. 47)


PUBLIC_SERVICE: .. September Court 1800 ordered that James Tibs, John Ramsey, Nicholas Vandevort and Daniel Kyger be appointed to view and lay out a road from Ice's Ferry to Samuel Hanway's Mill the nearest and best way and report to next Court to meet the first Saturday in next month. The court goes on to say that they accomplished that task and it is entered in the court record October 1880.
[Note: It is not known if this is the Daniel Kyger that married Ann Henthorn. REH]
(Source: unknown, furnished by Nancy Fratt to Joan Young of NJ who in turned passed the item to Kay Bolls, who shared)

Problem: Some give the surname as: Kyger and others as: Kiger.

LAND: The first school in Salem Twp., Monroe Co., OH was built in 1815 on land of Daniel Kyger, about 2 1/2 miles up Sun Fish Creek. (Source: Caldwell's Atlas of Monroe County, Ohio, published at Mount Vernon, OH in 1898)

Census: 1820, in Monroe Co., OH, Salem Twp.
Daniel Kyger
Males:
00-10, 2; 10-16, 2; 16-18, O; 18-26, 1; 26-45, 0; 45&up, 1
Females:
00-10, 2; 10-16, 1; 16-26, 2; 26-45, 1; 45&up, 0
(Source: The Federal Census Monroe County, Ohio 1820-1830-1840 - Monroe County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society)

Census: 1830, in Monroe Co., OH, Salem Twp.
Daniel Kiger
Males:
00-05, 0; 05-10, 0; 10-15, 1; 15-20, 0; 20-30, 3; 30-40, 0;
40-50, 0; 50-60, 0; 60-70, 1; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
Females:
00-05, 1; 05-10, 1; 10-15, 0; 15-20, 2; 20-30, 1; 30-40, 1;
40-50, 0; 50-60, 1; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
(Source: The Federal Census Monroe County, Ohio 1820-1830-1840 - Monroe County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society)


LAND: Monroe County Ohio Deed Book E, page 147. Daniel Kyger to John Henthorn, 1830, 47 acres on Ohio River. Wit: Rich Kirkpatrick, John Jerrott Henthorn (Furnished by Betty Cronin)


LAND: Daniel Kyger Sells Land to Adam Henthorn

Adam Henthorn bought land from Daniel Kyger. Daniel was the husband of Ann Henthorn, daughter of James, the second. Adam died without receiving a deed for the property. The Deed Book was burned extensively when the court house in Woodsfield, OH burned in 1868. The following extract was copied from the burned volume by, Leila Francy of Toronto, OH.

Deed Records, Deed Book C., Monroe Co., OH.
"28 Mar 1818 Acknowledged 23rd day of .... 1832.
Daniel Kyger of Monroe Co., OH to Adam Henthorn, then of said Co. and State, but since deceased ... which the said Adam Henthorn agreed by a certain article between the two parties, on the date aforesaid ... to said Daniel Kyger, which said sum when so paid was to be for said purchase and the said Daniel Kyger covenanted him, Adam Henthorn now deceased on said payment to make said Henthorn a good and sufficient deed for the promises which afterward to witt; said Adam Henthorn did ... on the 18th day depart this life without obtaining or receiving the deed so stipulated ... lawful issue and heirs; Elizabeth Henthorn, Margaret Henthorn who is intermarried with one Joseph Ollum, Joseph Henthorn ...[M]ary Henthorn who is intermarried with one Daniel Clark, ...orn, Ann Henthorn, Daniel Henthorn, Jane Henthorn and Andrew Henthorn, children and heirs as aforesaid this indenture between. All of Monroe Co. W. Part N.E. Sec. ... Signed; Daniel Kyger
Ann (X) Kyger Recorded 1832"
[Note: It is not clear whether the surname was spelled, Henthorn or Henthorne in this document. The Adam Henthorn referred to here is the spouse of Nancy Hood. REH] (Source: Delbert Henthorn, also Fedorchak, Vol. XII, page 72) Also indexed in "Gateway to the West - Vol. 2" by Ruth Bower and Anita Short, page 175.


LAND: Deed Records - Book C (burned records) - Page 321 indicates that: Daniel Kyger and Anne, his wife of Monroe Co. to Mary Durkee 10-19-1832.

LAND: Deed Records - Book C - Page 357 indicates that: Daniel Kyger and Ann, his wife to Sebastian Baury - Oct. 19, 18_2, SE 1/2 of S.36, T.2, R.3.
(Source: Fedorchak, Vol. XII, p. 66)

LAND: Deed Records - Book C - Page 380 & 384 indicates that: Daniel Kyger and Ann, his wife of Monroe Co., to Henry Koch, Oct. 19, 1832.
(Source: Fedorchak, Vol. XII, p. 67)


COURT: William C. Walton, husband of Synda (Sidna) Kyger, was named as the guardian, in place of Daniel Kyger, of the minor children of Adam Henthorn, in 1833. Adam's son, Andrew Henthorn, also chose him as guardian.


EMIGRATION-LAND:
They moved to Vermilion Co., IL between 1833 and 1835, as evidenced by a deed record from the Monroe Co., Recorder's office: Book #1, page 213. "Whereas, on the 15th of March, 1833 by deed of that date, Daniel Kigger of the County of Monroe and State of Ohio but now of the County of Vermillion in the State of Illinois, did for and in consideration of $500.00 to him paid by John Henthorn ... fractional Section No 24, Twp. 2, Range 3 ... and whereas Ann Kigger wife of said Daniel who was at the time wife of him, and is still living and remains the wife of said Daniel, and hath not heretofore joined with said Daniel in the conveyance of the subscribed tract of land hereby... /s/ Ann Kigger, 29, July, 1835 - deposition taken at Vermillion Co., ILL." (The ... indicates burned portions of this deed record.)

RESIDENCES: They lived in Monroe Co., OH and Vermilion Co., IL.

REFERENCE: Additional information on the Kyger family can be found in Mrs. Fedorchak's column of 12 Feb 1970.


CEMETERY: The McKendree Cemetery is located, 3 miles east and 1 mile north of Georgetown, Vermilion, IL. This area lies in what was once Georgetown Twp. it became known as McKendree Twp. Abt. 1912. (Information provided by Nancy Michael)

WILL: See my Obituary blog for a copy of the Will.

Early Henthorn Land Ownership

Early Henthorn Land Ownership
in
Belmont and Monroe Counties, Ohio

LAND:
Henthorn, James, 15 May 1804, Belmont, R3, T3, S19
Henthorne, William, 17 Aug 1809, Belmont, R3, T3, S19
Henthorne, Adam, 25 Feb 1812, Belmont, R3, T2, S36
Henthorn, James, 12 Aug 1813, Belmont, R5, T5, S1
Henthorn, James, 30 Mar 1814, Belmont, R4, T4, S31
Henthorn, James, 5 May 1814, Belmont, R5, T5, S8
Henthorn, William, 5 May 1814, Belmont, R5 T5, S33
Henthorn, Adam, 10 Nov 1814, Belmont, R3, T2, S36
Henthorn, James, 22 Mar 1815, Belmont, R5, T5, S9
Henthorn, John, 10 Apr 1816, Monroe, R5, T5, S8
Henthorn, William, 10 Apr 1816, Monroe, R5, T5, S8
Henthorn, William, 3 Sep 1816, Belmont, R5, T5, S26
Henthorn, Adam, 26 May 1817, Monroe, R3, T2, S36
Henthorn, James, 26 Aug 1818, Monroe, R5, T5, S2
Henthorn, Adam, 5 Feb 1819, Monroe, R4, T4, S7
Henthorn, William, 25 Apr 1827, Belmont, R4, T4, S1
Henthorn, Abraham, 9 Jun 1836, Monroe, R5, T4, S12
Henthorn, Adam, 5 Apr 1836, Monroe, R4, T2, S27
Henthorn, Elijah, 16 Dec 1836, Monroe, R4, T3, S17
Henthorn, James, 6 Aug 1836, Monroe, R6, T4, S15
Henthorn, James, 5 Dec 1836, Monroe, R4, T2, S15
Henthorn, Nimrod E., 28 Nov 1836, Monroe, R3, T 2, S30
Henthorn, Andrew, 2 Oct 1838, Monroe, R3, T2, S28
Henthorn, Andrew, 12 Mar 1839, Monroe, R4, T3, S4
Henthorn, Andrew, 12 Mar 1839, Monroe, R3, T2, S28
Henthorn, Elijah, 17 Jan 1837, Monroe, R4, T3, S10
Henthorn, James, 19 Jun 1837, Monroe, R6, T4, S15
Henthorn, James, 4 Mar 1840, Monroe, R6, T4, S14
Henthorn, Jesse, 19 May 1837, Monroe, R5, T4, S4
Henthorn, John L., 8 Apr 1837, Monroe, R6, T4, S21
Henthorn, John L., 27 Dec 1838, Monroe, R7, T5, S9
Henthorn, John L., 3 Apr 1840, Monroe, R7, T5, S9
Henthorn, William, 24 Apr 1837, Monroe, R4, T2, S28

[Note: Part of what later became Monroe Co., OH was in Belmont Co., OH until 1815.]

(Source: Early Ohio Settlers Purchasers of Land in SE Ohio 1800-1840, pages 78, 108 - furnished by Betty Cronin; page 15 furnished by Joyce Posey)

Kyger, Daniel & Ann Henthorn

First Generation

1. Daniel KYGER was born about 1762. He died on 27 Apr 1849 in Georgetown, Vermilion Co., IL. He was buried in Apr 1849 in Mc Kendree Twp., Vermilion Co., IL, Mc Kendree Cemetery.

Daniel KYGER and Ann HENTHORN were married on 2 Sep 1796 in , Monongalia Co., VA/WV.

Ann HENTHORN (daughter of James HENTHORN II and Elizabeth UNKNOWN) was born on 3 Jul 1780 in , , Pennsylvania. She died on 9 Jun 1859 in Danville, Vermilion Co., IL. She was buried in Jun 1859 in Mc Kendree Twp., Vermilion Co., IL, Mc Kendree Cemetery.

Daniel KYGER and Ann HENTHORN had the following children:

+2 i. Nancy KYGER, born between 1796 and 1800, , Monongalia Co., VA/WV; married Sewell C. BRIGGS, in 1814/15, , Washington Co., OH.

3 ii. Hannah KYGER was born on 3 Feb 1797 in , Monongalia Co., VA/WV. She died on 28 Dec 1888 in Georgetown, Vermilion Co., IL. She was buried in Dec 1888 in Mc Kendree Twp., Vermilion Co., IL, Mc Kendree Cemetery.

+4 iii. John KYGER, born on 6 May 1799, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., VA/WV; married Mary SHEETS, on 7 Jun 1821, Grandview Twp., Washington Co., OH; died on 18 Apr 1883, Georgetown, Vermilion Co., IL.

+5 iv. James KIGER, born about 1801, , , Pennsylvania; died about 1865.

+6 v. Henry KYGER, born on 23 Jun 1804, Clarington, Monroe Co., OH; married Elizabeth S. SIMS, on 15 Nov 1827, , Washington Co., OH; died on 22 Nov 1891, Grape Creek, Vermilion Co., IL.

+7 vi. Mary Ann KYGER, born about 1805.

+8 vii. Marmaduke William D. KYGER, born on 2 Mar 1806, Clarington, Monroe Co., OH; married Maris JENKINS, on 24 Apr 1834, , Vermilion Co., IL; died on 16 Oct 1865, Danville, Vermilion Co., IL.

+9 viii. Sidna KYGER, born between 1804 and 1806, Virginia.

+10 ix. Elizabeth KYGER, born on 29 Feb 1808, , Monroe Co., OH; married William SHEETS, on 3 Sep 1829, , Washington Co., OH; died on 2 Jan 1894, Georgetown, Vermilion Co., IL.

+11 x. Daniel KYGER Jr., born between 1810 and 1814; married Susan HOUSH, on 11 Aug 1835, , Vermilion Co., IL.

+12 xi. Brooky KYGER, born on 8 May 1817, , Monroe Co., OH; married Thomas Scott MORGAN, on 20 Feb 1834, Georgetown, Vermilion Co., IL; died on 8 Aug 1852, Georgetown, Vermilion Co., IL.

+13 xii. Adam KYGER, born on 23 Jun 1819, Clarington, Monroe Co., OH; married Catherine SMITH, on 22 Feb 1844, , Vermilion Co., IL; died on 30 Apr 1904, Pansy, Douglas Co., MO.

+14 xiii. Minerva Angeline KYGER, born on 18 Mar 1823, Clarington, Monroe Co., OH; married Michael RITTER, on 23 Sep 1841, , Vermilion Co., IL; died on 1 Mar 1904, Georgetown, Vermilion Co., IL.

Henry Sebastian Atkinson Question

Henry Sebastian Atkinson Question
by
Robert R. Guilinger and Richard E. Henthorn
6 February 1997

Applicants for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution and researchers of the Atkinson family of Northumberland Co., PA and Monroe Co., OH have for many years reported that Henry Sebastian Atkinson born Abt. 1782 in Northumberland, PA, son of Charles Atkinson (b. 1760) and his first wife, Sarah McKnight, was the person who in adulthood became known as General Henry Atkinson. The authors of this piece have examined a substantial amount of Atkinson material gathered and recorded by researchers dating back to 1950. The claim that Henry Sebastian Atkinson became a General has been made over and over. In no case did anyone, making this statement, cite a source for reaching this conclusion.

Now through the research efforts of Marisa A. (Simons) Back of Akron, OH, which were shared with Robert Guilinger, well documented evidence about the life of Henry Atkinson, the General, has come to light. Roger L. Nichols a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin, under the guidance of Professor Vernon Carstenson, wrote his doctoral dissertation on General Henry Atkinson. This work was published as, "General Henry Atkinson - A Western Military Career," by Roger L. Nichols, University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, OK.

The following "Page" extractions from Mr. Nichols book may be of interest to Atkinson researchers wishing to pursue this matter in more depth.

Page 65:
Atkinson, General Henry, Born in North Carolina in 1782, he entered the army as a captain in 1808. After serving at frontier posts in the southwest, he moved to New York where he was promoted to colonel and in 1815 assumed command of the 6th Infantry. In 1820 he was promoted to Brigadier General, but was reduced the next year when Congress cut army strength. Atkinson was active in Indian removal and served at Jefferson Barracks, near St. Louis, from 1826 until his death in 1842. Allen Johnson & Dumas Malone, eds. "Dictionary of American Biography," (22 vols., New York, 1928-1936), 1:410

He served in the War of 1812 against the British. He was also in the Battle of Holy Ground, in Alabama, on 23 Dec 1813 when the Cree Indians were defeated. Following the war, Atkinson drew some important assignments including leading a force of 1,100 men in 1819 in the "Yellowstone Expedition" to keep the Indians and British fur traders in line.

He was promoted to Brigadier General on 13 May 1820 at St. Louis, MO. He commanded a force of 476 men and explored the territory between St. Louis and the Yellowstone River (in Montana) in 1825. He led troops against the Winnebago Indians at Prairie du Chien, IL in 1827 and was Commanding General of the troops in the Black Hawk War of 1832. He personally led the troops in the Battle of Bad Ax on 2 Aug 1832 when the Indian forces were almost annihilated, ending the war.

Page 8:
Henry Atkinson, the sixth child of John Atkinson, Esq., and his wife, was born in 1782 on the family plantation in Person County, North Carolina. Few families living on the North Carolina piedmont at this time left complete records, and the Atkinsons were no exception. Therefore, neither the day nor the month of Henry's birth is known. (1) His mother died soon after his birth. Almost nothing about her has survived, but there is a small plain headstone bearing the epitaph, "Mrs. John Atkinson, first consort of John Atkinson," (2) in a rural cemetery in North Carolina. Henry's father married again, probably within a year after his first wife's death, this time to Frances Dickens, daughter of a close friend. (3).

Citations listed for the information in paragraph above:

1. Gravestone of Henry Atkinson, Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky; Atkinson Genealogy, furnished by Gen. B.W. Atkinson, San Diego, California.
2. North Carolina Gravestone Index, State Department of History and Archives, Raleigh (hereafter NCSD).
3. Will of John Atkinson, Apr. 5, 1792, Person County Records, NCSD.

Information about the burial place of General Henry Atkinson is confusing. Footnote (1) above implies he was buried at the Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, KY.

Yet, on pages 220 and 221 of his book, Mr. Nichols writes, that the General died at Jefferson Barracks, in St. Louis, MO. On page 221 he wrote, "There, with the St. Louis Greys and the Boon Infantry acting as the military escort, the procession moved from the late residence of the deceased, to the burial ground in the vicinity of the barracks. At the grave the Reverend Chaplin S. Hedges, former Episcopal chaplain at the post conducted the ceremony. After the bugler's notes and the noise and smoke of the rifle volley faded, the body was interred." According to the Atkinson genealogy by descendant, General B.W. Atkinson of San Diego, CA, the body of General Atkinson was moved from the burial place at Jefferson Barracks and re-interred at the large Cave Hill Cemetery near Louisville, KY where a gravestone marks the grave.

Page 4:
Except for two short campaigns in New York State and Canada during the winter of 1813-14 and the summer of 1832 when he commanded an army of regulars and volunteers in the Black Hawk War, most of his career was spent at the routine tasks of army administration and training. Because most of his training was in noncombat situations, when he faced the Sac and Fox Indians in the Black Hawk War, he had little experience upon which he could draw.

Henry Atkinson married Mary Ann Bullitt of Louisville, KY in 1826 and lived at Jefferson Barracks, near St. Louis, MO, from 1826 until 1842. Henry and Mary Ann had at least one son, Edward Graham Atkinson.

Page 220-221:
On Sunday, June 12, [1842], he became seriously sick. His family called in their medical friends from St. Louis, but Atkinson weakened rapidly, and at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 1842 General Atkinson died of bilious dysentery at his home.

(Citations listed for the information in this paragraph: "New Era," June 15, 1842; "Missouri Republican," June 15, 1842; Graham to Jones, June 14, 1842, Letters Received, AGO.)

General Atkinson served a total of 34 years in the U.S. Army, rising from the rank of Captain to Brigadier General.

It is interesting that both Henry Atkinsons have been listed as being born, Abt. 1782. It is not known if this is just a coincidence or if it may have been the wishful thinking of those wishing Henry Sebastian Atkinson of Northumberland Co., PA was General Henry Atkinson. From the work of Roger L. Nichols there can be no doubt that there was a General Henry Atkinson from Person Co., North Carolina. There also can be no doubt that General Atkinson was not Henry Sebastian Atkinson of Pennsylvania.

Little is known about Henry Sebastian Atkinson of Pennsylvania. It has been reported:

• he was born Abt. 1782 in Northumberland Co., PA.;
• that his mother, Sarah McKnight, died shortly after his birth (probably as a result of the birth);
• that he was raised by his uncle, Cornelious Atkinson Jr. and his wife;
• that he became a General in the army.

As of June 1996, no documentary evidence to support any of these statements has been cited by any researcher who has done Atkinson research over the previous 46 years.

It is the conclusion of the writers that:

• there may have been a person named Henry Sebastian Atkinson,
• he might have been born Abt. 1782,
• the place of birth might have been Northumberland Co. PA and
• no subsequent records of his existence have been found.

To reach any other conclusions, in light of the fact that there has been no documentary evidence cited concerning Henry Sebastian Atkinson, would be pure speculation.

Mr. Guilinger and Mr. Henthorn are both interested in the genealogy and history of the Atkinson family of Monroe county, Ohio.

Mr. Robert R. Guilinger
Mr. Richard E. Henthorn
Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com

Okey, Gordon Gardner

Gordon Gardner Okey

Problem: Was his name, Gordon or Gardner?

AKA: Probably called Gardner.

RELATIONSHIP: Mary Ann and Gordon Gardner Okey were twins.
(Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. VIII, p. 96)

MILITARY:
Gardner Okey, though a family man, had substituted in the Civil War for another man, to pay for his farm. Returning home, he forded the Ohio River at a shallows near Marietta, rifle above his head, then walked 25 miles to Stafford. (Robert Okey, great-grandson). (Source: Monroe County Ohio Families, p. 234 - written by Minnie Louise (Decker) Gadea, submitted by Ramon A. Gadea)

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Franklin Twp., 433/432, (P.O. Stafford),
p.66, 22 Jun 1860
Gardner Okey, 32, m. farmer, 1000/475, OH; Melissa, 26, f. domestic, OH
Alcena, 7, f. OH; Carolina, 4, f. OH; George, 1, OH
Charles, 13, m. OH
Bun Hunt, 25, m. farm laborer, OH
QUESTION: Whose child was Charles Okey, 13?

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Franklin Twp., 48-46
Gardner Okey, 41, OH, drive team; Melissa, 35, OH, keep house
Allsena, 17, OH, help mother; Caroline, 13, OH, school
George W., 11, OH, school; Ross, 9, OH, school; Ellen, 4, OH

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Franklin Twp., 72/72
Gardner Okey, 50, OH VA PA; Malissa, 45, w. OH VA PA
Jennie, 23, d. OH OH OH; George W., 21, s. OH OH OH
Ross B., 19, s. OH OH OH; Amy E., 13, d. OH OH OH
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

CENSUS: 1900 census he was in Franklin Twp., Monroe Co., OH. He indicated that his parents were both born in PA [sic]. His grandson, Ross Holland was living with him. (Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. VIII, p. 96)

Okey, George

George Okey

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: Was the place of 14 Apr 1836 marriage to Elizabeth Rucker, Monroe Co., OH or as listed by Janet Downing, Belmont Co., OH?

LAND: Deed Book C, Monroe Co., OH, 1838
Page 437 - Asa Forshey and Sarah, his wife, to Joseph Powers - attested to
10-3-1838, recorded 12-1-1838.
Page 438 - George Okey and Elizabeth, his wife, to Asa Forshey - attested
to 8-8-1838, recorded 12-1-1838 - witnessed by Woodman Okey, Andrew Farley.
(Fedorchak comment. George Okey was the son of Woodman and [his wife] Elizabeth was nee Rucker - see earlier volumes.)
Page 438 - Woodman Okey and Katharine, his wife, to Ass Forshey - 8-8-1838, recorded 12-1-1838.
[Three interesting transactions involving, Asa Forshey. REH]
(Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. X, p. 98-99)


Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Bethel Twp., 630/631, 21 Oct 1850
Woodman Okey, 58, m. farmer, $3600, Del.;
George, 34, m. farmer, OH; Edward, 26, m. farmer, OH;
Gordon, 22, m. farmer, OH; Thompson, 19, m. farmer, OH;
Nancy, 16, f. OH;
Cintha Sprague, 23, f. OH;
Woodman Okey, 6, m. OH; Charles Okey, 4, OH
[Note: Woodman Okey, age 6 and Charles Okey, age 4 were probably the sons of George Okey, age 34 whose first wife had died. His 14 year old son, Emanuel Okey was probably living with Edward and Mary Reed at 12/12 in Franklin Twp. His 10 year old daughter, Catherine Okey was probably living with Jason and Catherine Blake, at 196/196 in Seneca Twp. along with her maternal grandmother, Sarah Rucker. REH]

EMIGRATION: He went to California in 1850, prospecting and found some of the best mining in the state. He was still there in June 1852.

MILITARY: Served in Co. I, 4th California U. S. Infantry during Civil War as part of the Indian rebellion in Arizona.

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Elected Sheriff of Marshall County, California and served for 25 years.

EMIGRATION: "Thomps" and George Okey went to California during the Gold Rush, about 1850. George returned home in 1872, but in 1874 "Thomps" made an affidavit in Nevada City, CA. [His return is also mentioned in Vol. VII, p. 233 of Fedorchak's articles. REH] (Source: Monroe County Ohio Families, p. 234 - written by M. Louise (Decker) Gadea, submitted by Ramon A. Gadea)

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: Was the place of the 6 Apr 1876 marriage to Rachel A. Mann, Bethel Twp., Monroe Co., OH or as listed by Janet Downing, Belmont Co., OH?

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Bethel Twp., 73/73
George Okey, 63, OH VA PA; Rachel A., 42, w. OH PA OH
Sarah E. Cline, 23, OH OH OH
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)


BIOGRAPHY:
George Okey was born in Monroe county, Ohio, April 5, 1816. He is the son of Woodman Okey and Catherine Lemley. They both died in Monroe county.

Mr. Okey's wife was Rachel A. Mann, whom he married in Bethel township, April 6, 1876. Mrs. Okey was born in Belmont county, September 14, 1837. Her father's name was David Mann, and her mother's Sarah Johnson. They both died in Belmont county, Ohio.

Mr. Okey was engaged in the war of the rebellion; served in the 4th California Volunteer Infantry. His son was also in the service, in the 116th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Mr. Okey was sheriff in Marshall county, California for twenty-five years.

Mr. Okey's son, Emanuel, was taken prisoner and kept in Andersonville until he was nearly starved to death before he was exchanged. He was blown up on one of the transports, and thrown into the water; he tried to swim ashore, but was so blinded by the explosion that he could not reach there and was captured.

George Okey, the subject of this sketch, was in the Indian part of the rebellion, and was most of the time in Arizona; went to California in 1850, prospecting. He found some of the best mining country in the State.

He has a farm in Monroe county of about eighty acres.

The first wife was Elizabeth Rucker, daughter of John Rucker and Sarah Jenning. Their children were: Catherine, born in 1841; Woodman, in 1845; Charlie, in 1846; Emanuel, October 12, 1837, died 1865.

Mr. George Okey, the subject of this sketch, in politics is a Republican and a true patriot to this country -- while he mourns the loss of his son was yet willing to lose all to save the government. He has traveled quite extensively, and still likes Ohio, the place of his birth. Has always been a hard-working man, and has become somewhat afflicted. Has seen all of the trials and vicissitudes of pioneer life in Monroe county for about fifty-five years.

Occupation, farmer and stock raiser.

Address, Masterton, Monroe county, Ohio
(Source: History of Monroe County, Ohio; H.H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago and Toledo, 1882, page 30)

DEATH-CONFLICT: John Ogden lists the place of death as, Lebanon, Monroe Co.,
OH.

PENSION: The pension file on George Okey at the National Archives, Washington,
DC has a letter from Miami, Florida, dated 16 Jul 1919 - Rachel L. Cline sole heir and executrix of the will of Rachel A. Okey. Rachel A. Okey died in 1917 in New Smyrna, Florida. She had been 56 years of age in 1894. The records state that George Okey died in Monroe Co., Ohio, 28 August 1886. They were married, 6 May 1876 by Justice of the Peace, Mathew Warwick. (Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. VIII, p. 95)

CEMETERY: Masterton Cemetery, at Lebanon, Monroe Co., OH, near the Washington County line.
George Okey, born April 5, 1816, died Aug. 28, 1886, 78 years, 4 months, 23
days, Civil War Soldier
(Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker
Fedorchak, Vol. IX, p. 264)

PROBATE: Will is recorded in Monroe Co., OH Will Book 3, 1886-1891, p. 15. (Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. VII, p. 95)

Okey, Arthur (1823-1890)

Arthur Okey

BIRTH-DEATH: 1823-1890

BIRTH-CONFLICT: The Hardesty piece lists the birth date as, 5 Nov 1822.

AKA: Arther Okey in the 1880 census.

OCCUPATION: Surveyor; Carpenter in the 1870 census.

CENSUS: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp., 287/287, 7 Aug 1850
Arthur Okey, 28, carpenter, OH; Nancy, 21, MD
James, 9/12, OH
Peter Walters, 22, laborer, OH
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp., 129/129, Woodsfield, 6 Jun 1860
Author [sic] Okey, 37, carpenter, 350/150, OH; Nancy, 30, MD
Robbert [sic], 8, OH, school; Harrit R., 1, OH
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

CENSUS: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp., 18-18
Arthur Okey, 47, OH, carpenter; Nancy, 40, MD, keep house
Robert C., 17, OH, school; Harriet R., 12, OH, school
Ada Bell, 9, OH, school; Mary Lucinda, 4, OH
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp., 97/102
Arther Okey, 57, OH DE DE; Nancy, 50, MD MD MD
Robert C., 28, OH OH MD; Harriett, 21, OH OH MD; Isabell, 19, OH OH MD
Louisa, 15, OH OH MD; Maggie, 7, OH OH MD
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Elected to office of county surveyor in 1880.


BIOGRAPHY: Arthur Okey is a native of Monroe county, Ohio, having been born in Woodsfield, November 5, 1822. His parents were Cornelius and Hannah Okey. His wife, whom he married at Woodsfield, April 26, 1849, was Nancy McLelland. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, May 30, 1830, and is a daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Uler) McLelland.

Children:
Franklin, born March 14, 1850, died August 19, 1852;
Robert C., born June 17, 1852;
Sophronia, September 24, 1854, died December 24, 1857;
Hattie R., April 29, 1859;
Bell, December 26, 1861;
Lou, January 24, 1866;
Maggie F., October 28, 1872.
All living reside in Woodsfield.

Mr. Okey was elected to the office of county surveyor in 1880, which office he now fills. Address, Woodsfield, Monroe county, Ohio.
(Source: History of Monroe County, Ohio; H.H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago and Toledo, 1882, page 4) also re-published in (Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. II, Part 1, p. 121)

Okey, Arthur

Arthur Okey

PUBLIC_SERVICE:
Arthur Okey was the first Monroe Co., OH Sheriff [1815] and the first county Treasurer. (Source: Monroe County Ohio Families, p. 233 - written by Minnie Louise Decker Gadea)

OCCUPATION: 1870, carpenter

LAND:
Received title to the following parcels of land from Government:
1834 Ohio River Survey Section 19, T5N, R5W 40.06 Acres
1834 Ohio River Survey Section 19, T5N, R5W 40.06 Acres
1834 Ohio River Survey Section 7, T5N, R6W 79.15 Acres
1837 Ohio River Survey Section ?, R4N 37.34 Acres
(Furnished by Janet Downing)

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Died of the effects of having a tooth pulled.

CEMETERY: Pioneer Cemetery, Woodsfield, OH. Arthur Okey died July 4, 1838 in 52nd year of his age. (Husband of Sophia.) (Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. VII, p. 162 & Vol. VIII, p. 235)

Ahnentafel Chart for Female Jones

Ancestors of Female JONES - 26 Mar 2010
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First Generation

1. Female JONES was born in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV.

Second Generation

2. Paul R. JONES was born on 9 Feb 1913 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH. He died on 17 May 1978 in Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., TX. Paul R. JONES and Betty Lee NOON were married on 18 May 1940.

3. Betty Lee NOON was born on 2 Oct 1920 in Holloway, Belmont Co., OH. She died on 16 Dec 1980 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

Third Generation

4. Clifford Jesse JONES was born on 20 May 1891 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH. He died on 10 Nov 1958 in Beallsville, Monroe Co., OH. Clifford Jesse JONES and Maria Lela JOHNSON were married on 23 Oct 1913.

5. Maria Lela JOHNSON was born on 16 Nov 1896 in Beallsville, Monroe Co., OH. She died on 23 Oct 1957 in Beallsville, Monroe Co., OH.

6. William Patrick NOON was born on 20 Apr 1886 in Proctor, Wetzel Co., WV. He died on 28 Jul 1955 in Moundsville, Marshall Co., WV. William Patrick NOON and Mary Effie DICKEY were married on 17 Aug 1918.

7. Mary Effie DICKEY was born on 30 Mar 1895 in West Virginia or Ohio. She died on 8 May 1951 in Moundsville, Marshall Co., WV.

Fourth Generation

8. Hamilton Jefferson JONES died on 9 Jan 1932 in Monroe Co., OH. He was born 13/16 Jul 1860 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH. Hamilton Jefferson JONES and Cecelia V. (Celia) HENTHORN were married on 7 Jan 1881.

9. Cecelia V. (Celia) HENTHORN was born in Jun 1856 in Ohio. She died on 12 Aug 1920.

10. James JOHNSON was born on 14 Mar 1868. He died on 28 May 1900 in Monroe Co., OH. James JOHNSON and Mary EBERLE were married on 27 Dec 1894.

11. Mary EBERLE was born on 11 Nov 1863. She died on 25 Jan 1915.

12. Martin NOON was born on 6 Nov 1852 in At Sea (?). He died on 1 Sep 1940 in Moundsville, Marshall Co., WV. Martin NOON and Estella O. OWENS were married on 15 Dec 1883.

13. Estella O. OWENS was born on 25 Oct 1862 in Moundsville, Marshall Co., WV. She died on 10 Nov 1923 in Moundsville, Marshall Co., WV.

14. Thomas DICKEY was born in May 1844 in Pennsylvania.

15. Sarah C. PHILLIPS was born in Sep 1855 in Ohio.

Fifth Generation

16. Hamilton JONES died in Dec 1860.

17. Amy JEFFERSON was born in 1816 in Virginia. She died in 1882.

18. Jesse B. HENTHORN was born in Aug 1828 in Monroe Co., OH. He died on 5 Feb 1908 in Monroe Co., OH. He was buried in Feb 1908 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, Old Cemetery. Jesse B. HENTHORN and Rachel L. CLEGG were married on 5 Nov 1843. They appeared in the census in 1880 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

19. Rachel L. CLEGG was born on 24 Oct 1824 in Monroe Co., OH. She died on 15 Apr 1920 in Monroe Co., OH. She was buried on 16 Apr 1920 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, Old Cemetery.

22. Gottlieb EBERLE was born on 21 Apr 1832 in Germany. He died on 25 Jan 1894.

23. Elizabeth PFALZGRAF has no further information available.

24. Patrick NOON was born in 1815 in Ireland. He died on 14 Feb 1905.

25. Catherine GILLROY was born in 1815. She died on 20 Feb 1887.

26. Hezekial OWENS was born in 1836 in Ohio. He died in 1864.

27. Elmira P. SMITH was born in 1842 in Pennsylvania. She died on 15 May 1903.

28. James DICKEY was born in 1828 in Pennsylvania.

29. Elizabeth UNKNOWN has no further information available.

Sixth Generation

36. David HENTHORN has no further information available.

37. Martha Jane WRIGHT has no further information available.

38. Thomas CLEGG was born in 1797 in Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH. He died in 1883 in Monroe Co., OH. He was buried in 1883 in Monroe Co., OH. Thomas CLEGG and Margaret REED appeared in the census on 27 Jun 1860 in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH. They appeared in the census in 1860 in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

39. Margaret REED was born in 1801 in Virginia or New Jersey. She died on 28 Jul 1874 in Monroe Co., OH. She was buried in 1874 in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.

Seventh Generation

76. Samuel CLEGG was born in 1774 in Ireland. He died in 1844/45 in Monroe Co., OH.

77. Joanna UNKNOWN was born in 1770 in Ireland. She died in 1850 in Monroe Co., OH.

Eighth Generation

152. Thomas CLEGG was born in 1750 in Ireland. He died in Jan 1830 in Ohio Co., VA.

153. Mary UNKNOWN died in Feb 1832 in Ohio Co., VA.

Prepared by:
Richard E. Henthorn
Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com

Ahnentafel Chart for John Ferdinand Tisher

Ancestors of John Ferdinand TISHER - 26 Mar 2010
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First Generation

1. John Ferdinand TISHER was born on 4 Nov 1876 in Hannibal, Monroe Co., OH. He died on 11 May 1942 in Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA.

Second Generation

2. Abraham (Abram) TISHER was born on 4 Jul 1836 in Ohio Twp., Monroe Co., OH. He died on 19 Sep 1908 in Ohio Twp., Monroe Co., OH. Abraham (Abram) TISHER and Rosanna Ferdinand (Roseanne) THONEN were married on 6 Sep 1866.

3. Rosanna Ferdinand (Roseanne) THONEN was born on 29 Mar 1843 in Ohio Twp., Monroe Co., OH. She died on 21 Dec 1932 in Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV.

Third Generation

4. John TISHER Sr. was born on 13 Feb 1810 in Bern, Switzerland. He died on 27 Jun 1889 in Ohio Twp., Monroe Co., OH. He was buried in Jun 1889 in Hannibal, Monroe Co., OH, Harter Cemetery. John TISHER Sr. and Phillipina (Pheba) MAIENKNECHT were married on 6 Sep 1866.

5. Phillipina (Pheba) MAIENKNECHT was born on 3 Jul 1812 in Iptingen, Wurttemberg, Germany. She died on 7 Feb 1896 in Ohio Twp., Monroe Co., OH. She was buried in Feb 1896 in Hannibal, Monroe Co., OH, Harter Cemetery.

6. David THONEN was born on 30 Jun 1799 in Reutigen, Bern, Switzerland. He died on 9 Mar 1887 in Ohio Twp., Monroe Co., OH. David THONEN and Maria (Marian) ZWAHLEN were married on 15 Sep 1826.

7. Maria (Marian) ZWAHLEN was born on 30 Jan 1805 in Saanen, Bern, Switzerland. She died on 19 Dec 1893 in Ohio Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

Fourth Generation

8. Jacob (Tuscher) TISHER was born in 1770 in Switzerland. He died on 23 Apr 1860 in Hannibal, Monroe Co., Ohio. He was buried about 1860 in Monroe Co., OH, Emma Grove Cemetery. He was also known as Father Jacob (Tuscher) Tisher.

9. Catharine (Catherine) WINTERBERN was born on 17 Feb 1790 in Meiringen, Bern, Switzerland. She died on 26 Jun 1856 in Hannibal, Monroe Co., OH. She was also known as Catherine Winterbergen.

10. Jacob Friederich MAYENKNECHT was born on 8 Jul 1775 in Monsheim, Wurttemberg, Germany. He died on 31 Mar 1829. Jacob Friederich MAYENKNECHT and Eva Maria SCHRAYSCHUEN were married on 30 Nov 1797.

11. Eva Maria SCHRAYSCHUEN was born on 21 Sep 1775 in Iptingen, Wurttemberg, Germany. She died on 1 Mar 1829 in Iptingen, Wurttemberg, Germany.

12. Johann THONEN was born on 20 Apr 1766 in Reutigen, Bern, Switzerland. He died on 28 Jul 1805. Johann THONEN and Magdalena ESCHLER were married on 18 Jun 1790.

13. Magdalena ESCHLER was born in Darstettin, Bern, Switzerland. She died on 1 Aug 1819 in Switzerland.

Fifth Generation

18. Melchior WINTERBERGER was born on 4 Nov 1759 in Meiringen, Bern, Switzerland. Melchior WINTERBERGER and Margrit EGGER were married on 17 Mar 1784.

19. Margrit EGGER was born in 1756. She died on 4 Dec 1801.

20. Mattheus MAYENKNECHT was born on 17 Aug 1732 in Rosswag, Wurttemberg, Germany. He died in Dec 1799. Mattheus MAYENKNECHT and Anna Maria BENZINGER were married on 26 Jan 1768.

21. Anna Maria BENZINGER was born on 12 Jan 1745 in Monsheim, Wurttemberg, Germany.

22. Georg Albrecht SCHRAYSCHUEN was born on 23 Apr 1728. He died on 21 Aug 1801.

23. Euphrosyna UNKNOWN was born on 7 Sep 1739 in Oschelbronn, Wurttemberg, Germany. She died on 5 Oct 1795 in Iptingen, Wurttemberg, Germany.

24. Jakob THONEN was born in 1730 in Reutigen, Bern, Switzerland. He died on 29 Sep 1803.

25. Barbara SIMONI has no further information available.

Prepared by:
Richard E. Henthorn
Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com

Yoho Family, Boggs Run, Marshall County, WV

Yoho Family, Boggs Run, Marshall County, WV:

By Linda Cunningham Fluharty.

This is one of the webpages on the Boggs Run website of Linda Cunningham Fluharty. She just told me about the site on 22 Mar 2010.

Descendants Of John Conger

Descendants Of John Conger

John Conger family of Tennessee, on RootsWeb.

Conger, Charles Atkinson

Charles Atkinson Conger

BIRTH: Film #: 170878, Page #: 433, Ordinance #: 21052
27 Mar 1836, Charles Atkinson Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio

MILITARY: 2nd Lieut. Charles A. Conger, 47th Inf., Co. B, commissioned 4 Jun 1864. (Source: History of Appanoose Co., IA, 1878, page 416 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS: War Letter Home Conveys Idea of Tense Situation
Taken from a letter written by Charles A. Conger, Co., B., 6th Kansas Cavalry, with Capt. E.E. Harvey's company:

Westport, Mo., August 4th, 1863.
Dear Folks at Home:
I heard from you a day or two ago by Mr. Fisher and the folks who arrived here safely -- they were rather unexpected visitors to some, but were no less welcome. I haven't much news of interest from the frontier -- but bushwhackers are numerous in this part of the country and our soldiers occasionally have a skirmish with them, but catching them seems to be almost an impossibility. There was rather a serious accident occurred a few evenings ago between two detachments of our soldiers who had gone to the rescue of a Mexican that was camped a short distance from this place and was being robbed by bushwhackers. Capt. Harvey went in command of the troops from this place -- when he got to the train he round it had just been robbed a few minutes before. He took the trail of the enemy and intended pursuing when a detachment of Federals -- about 200 -- came up from another way and mistook Capt. Harvey's men for the enemy (it being dark) and fired on their rear, creating a perfect stampede. Captain Harvey's horse fell with him or rather on him, hurt him pretty badly. There were several hurt and one killed. Capt. Harvey's men were nearly all Indians, and they all ran the first fire or it would probably have been more serious.

I suppose the people of Iowa have begun to come to the conclusion that the war will soon be over. -- Union people of this country have been made to rejoice since the late glorious victories we have had. I hope it will have a tendencey to hasten the dawn of Peace so earnestly desired by all Christian people, but still I do not see much prospect yet.

I have not received a letter from home for over two months.
Yours most Affectionately
C.A. Conger.
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories, p. 45, published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: 9 Nov 1865 to Margaret Liven Lowe
(Source: LDS, 28 Jan 1987, PV/M515781/1100 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Wayne Co., IA, Genoa, #2
Charles Conger, 34, merchant, OH; Margaret L., 25, keeps house, MO
Olive, 5, IA; John, 2, IA; George, 3/12, IA (b. March)
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Abt. June 1870, Genoa, Wayne Co., IA. Genoa was established in 1855 about 6 miles south of where Seymour, Iowa was later located. The place was short lived compared to other communities. Perhaps the settlement of Seymour in 1871 and the coming of the Rock Island Railroad to that place caused the decline of Genoa as people moved there.

MARRIAGE: Charles Atkinson Conger to Abigail Clark, 35, on 2 Nov 1876 at Wayne Co., IA. (Not 3 Nov 1877) (Source: CFA Vol. II, page 714 - furnished by Joyce Posey)


RECOLLECTIONS:
Charles Atkinson Conger wrote the following to Charles Leslie Conger, dated 1 Jan 1908 from Seymour, IA:

"Your favor of the 16th Ult (?) was duly received, am enclosing memoranda of my line of the Conger family. I was glad to know you had taken up this work, which was so ably conducted by our lamented relative, Charles G.B. Conger of Washington, DC, whose social, mental and generous qualities endeared him to all those who were fortunate in knowing him.

I knew him personally and intimately, and regretted exceedingly that he should be cut off in the midst of his vigourous manhood and usefulness. I spent the greater part of one winter at his home in Washinton, and had much pleasure in looking through his voluninous correspondence regarding the Conger family, and I feel pretty sure if I had undertaken this intricate task I would have been crazy long ago.

I was very glad to hear from you, and appreciate your generosity in undertaking so laborious a task, and hope you will be eminently successful, and the relatives may all interest themselves in contributing to your assistance." (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 55 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)


MILITARY-BIOGRAPHY:
Charles Atkinson Conger moved to Iowa in the year 1849 and located near Appanoose County. He graduated out of Duff's College, Pittsburgh, PA, in 1858 and engaged in the mercantile business. Soon after, when the Civil War broke out, he closed out the business and joined the Army of the Frontier, acted for a time as Independent Scout in connection with the 6th Kansas Cavalry; later appointed Sutler of that Regiment, but resigned that position, and returned home and assisted in raising Co. B., 47th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He was commissioned on the muster in date of June 4, 1864 as a 2nd Lt. of that company, and served down on the Mississippi River in the region of Helena, AR until 28 Sep 1864 when the regiment mustered out at Davenport, Iowa upon expiration of the term of service (100 days). (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 55 - Maxine Crowell Leonard and 1878 History of Appanoose Co., IA, Civil War Volunteer Roster - furnished by Joyce Posey, with modifications by Robert Guilinger.


CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Charles A. Conger, 1836 - 1922; Margaret L., wife of C.A., died Dec. 28, 1877,
Age 33 yr, 9 m, 7 d.; Albert, Oct. 11, 1871 - Feb 17, 1912; F. Walden, s/o C.A.
& M.L. Conger, d. Aug. 24, 1874, 9 m, 4 da.
[Note: Margaret L. Conger calculated birth date, 21 Mar 1844. REH]
[Note: F. Walden Conger calculated birth date, 20 Nov 1873. REH]
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Charles Atkinson Conger, 1836 - 1922; G.A.R. Marker; Co., B. 47th Iowa Inf.
Masonic Emblem
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

McCoy, Gilbert

Gilbert McCoy

BIRTH:
Problem: Was the birth year, 1775 or 1776 or 1777?
Robert Guilinger believes the year, 1777, is the most likely. Two pieces of information support this. First, his age in the 1850 census is listed as, 73. Second, when he appeared before Eliel Headley, J.P., on 30 Nov 1850, to file an application for bounty land he stated that he was 73 years old. If this was the case the two Catherine Fedorchak articles, quoted here that state he died at the age of 82 should have read, "he died at the age of 80."

RELATIONSHIP: Mitchell McCoy married Keziah Atkinson and his brother, Gilbert McCoy, married her sister, Mary E. Atkinson.

LAND: On 14 Jul 1814, Gilbert McCoy bought land in Belmont Co., OH; R4, T4, S25. [Note: Part of Belmont Co. became part of the new Monroe Co., OH in 1815. REH] (Source: "Purchasers of Land in Southeastern Ohio," by E. & O. Berry - furnished by Joyce Posey)


RESIDENCES: A Brief History of Adams Township, Monroe Co., OH
Adams Township was organized on 6 Mar 1826. Sunfish Creek flows through the middle of Adams Twp. Piney Forks is a tributary of Sunfish Creek. The township is bordered by Sunsbury, Switzerland, Salem, Green and Center townships.

Early settlers of Adams township were Charles and James Atkinson, Gilbert and Mitchell McCoy, Elias Conger, Christian Hartline, Phillip Noland, Robert Norris, Samuel Bracey and the families of Mellott and Powell.

The village of Cameron was established in 1837 by James and Mary (Brown) Atkinson. James was an early settler and a Revolutionary War veteran. Cameron was originally named Jamestown.

The first church in Adams Twp. was built near Cameron in 1825. Other churches: Mt. Zion Church of Christ (formerly known as the Bracey Church), Goudy Church of Christ, Mellott Ridge Church of Christ, Pleasant Grove Methodist Church, Cameron Church of Christ. (Source: The Navigator, Monroe County Chapter OGS, June 1991, Vol. 4, No. 2 - furnished by Joyce Posey)


Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 42/42, 17 Jul 1850
Gilbert McCoy, 73, m., farmer, $2000, PA
Mary, 28, f. OH; Jane, 24, f. OH; Charles, 22, m. Boatman, OH;
Louisa, 15, f. OH;
Samuel Ross, 14, m. OH; David Ross, 12, m. OH; James Ross, 9, OH
[Note: The Ross children were probably the grandchildren of Gilbert and Mary McCoy. REH]


BIOGRAPHY:
Sharron E. Wood wrote: Gilbert McCoy was born in 1775 (sic) in Cumberland County, PA, the son of Thomas McCoy and Elizabeth Baskins. He and his brothers, John, William and Mitchell were some of the earliest settlers on Sunfish Creek, Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH, arriving about 1817 (sic). CONFLICT: Robert Guilinger believes that the McCoy family arrived about 1814.

Gilbert was a veteran of the War of 1812. As a sergeant, he was left on Putin Bay on the 3rd of March 1814, not being able to leave because of the ice. (Source: "Monroe County Ohio Families," page 224, submitted by Sharron E. Wood)

COMMENT: Robert Guilinger points out that he arrived in Monroe County earlier than 1817. It was probably about 1814, right after he was released from the army, after the War of 1812. His marriage took place in 1814 in Monroe Co., OH. He also bought land in 1814 in part of Belmont Co., OH which later became part of Monroe Co., OH.


BIOGRAPHY: Gilbert McCoy, who died on May 19, 1857 in his 82nd (sic) year, and is buried in the old Cameron Cemetery was also a veteran of the War of 1812. He filed application for bounty land on the 30th day of November, 1850, before Eliel Headley, J.P. Headley may have been his son-in-law, as he was married to a Rebecca McCoy. McCoy stated he was 73 years old when making the application. This would put his birth about 1777, but the information on his tombstone would lead one to believe he was born about 1775. If your care to speculate on this with these two different bits of information, he could have been born between May and Nov. in 1776. He stated he had been a Seargeant (sic) in the company commanded by Capt. John Howell in the Regiment of Militia commanded by John Delong in the war with Great Britian declared by the United States on the 18th of June, 1812. He was drafted and joined the army at St. Clairsville, Ohio, on or about the 3rd day of Sept. 1813, for the term of 6 months. He served for 6 months and 5 days and was left on Putin Bay on the 3rd of March, 1814, on account of not being able to leave because of the ice "As will appear on the muster rolls, my being left on the island is the reason I did not get a discharge - I was left in the Detroit ship as a guard." He signed his own name to his application and received bounty land warrant #20277 for 80 acres of land for his service.

Gilbert McCoy was married to Mary Atkinson, daughter of the Revolutionary soldier, Charles Atkinson and his second wife, Elizabeth Stephens. Mary Atkinson McCoy died Jan. 10, 1849 in the 60th year of her age, and is buried in the old Cameron cemetery along with her husband. CONFLICT: Robert Guilinger believes that there is an error in the first line of the Fedorchak article. He believes Gilbert McCoy was in his 80th year when he died. (Source: Catherine Fedorchak, Vol. V, page ?, 1967 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)


CEMETERY: Gilbert McCoy - died May 19, 1857 in his 82nd (sic) year - 1812 soldier and Mary McCoy, wife of Gilbert McCoy, died Jan. 10, 1849, in the 60th year of her age. CONFLICT: Robert Guilinger believes that there is an error in the first line of the Fedorchak article. He believes Gilbert McCoy was in his 80th year when he died. (Source: Catherine Fedorchak, Old Cameron/Atkinson Cemetery survey conducted in Aug 1961, Volume IV - furnished by Robert Guilinger)


Gilbert McCoy Will
PROBATE:
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Gilbert McCoy of Monroe County Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament.

Item 1st I give and devise to my grandchildren Samuel Ross, Mary Jane Ross and David Ross one full Seventh part of my property real and personal to be divided between them as follows To Samuel Ross one half of said share also 1 bed and beding to David Ross and Mary Jane Ross the other half of said share to be equally divided between them.

Item 2nd I give and devise to the heirs of Stephen McCoy my son who is deceased one dollar.

Item 3rd I give and devise to my Daughter Mary McCoy in addition to her one Seventh part of my property one bed and bedding and one Bureau the same is now in the house.

Item 4th I will and devise to my Son William McCoy in addition to his one Seventh part of my property one ? ? of not more than fifty dollars in value.

Item 5th The remainder of my property I give and devise as follows to Rebecca Headley one full Seventh Share of all my property both real and personal to Nancy Erlewine one full Seventh part of all my property both real and personal to Mary McCoy one full Seventh part of all my property both real and personal in addition to what was mentioned in Item 2nd to Jane Henthorn one equal Seventh part of my property both real and personal to Louisa Erlewine one equal Seventh part of all my property real and personal to be divided between them if they can agree if they cannot agree in the division of the property and Estate aforesaid then they may call on three disinterested persons who will make the division which division when made Shall be conclusive between the ? ? ?

I do hereby revoke all former wills made by me.
In Testimony hereof I have ? ?
my hand and seal this 2nd day of July AD 1854.
s/Gilbert McCoy
? and acknowledged by Said Gilbert McCoy as his
Last will and testament in our presence and Signed by us in his presense
Jacob S. Erlewine
Susanna Headley
State of Ohio Monroe County
(Will Furnished by Robert Guilinger)


COMMENT: Nine children of Gilbert and Mary McCoy have been identified. In his will Gilbert McCoy writes of dividing his estate into sevenths, and then proceeds to name at least 9 people. According to Robert Guilinger the estate was divided as follows:

1) 1/7 Ross grandchildren, i.e.; the children of Sarah: Samuel (1/14th),
Mary Jane (1/28th), and David (1/28th)
2) No share, His son, Stephen McCoy was mentioned in the will and given
$1.00.
3) 1/7 Mary McCoy a daughter
4) 1/7 William McCoy a son
5) 1/7 Rebecca Headley a married daughter
6) 1/7 Nancy Erlewine a married daughter
7) Mary McCoy, with reference to Item 2nd, which was the Stephen McCoy
bequest of $1.00
This was probably Mary Ellen McCoy, who was not identified as a
daughter in the 2nd reference made to her.
8) 1/7 Jane Henthorn a married daughter
9) 1/7 Louisa Erlewine a married daughter
Charles McCoy, a 3rd son of Gilbert, is not mentioned in the will.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Conger, John B.

John B. Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Gregory

RELATIONSHIP: Ethel Atkinson stated: John B. Conger was half-brother of Rhoda Conger, who married Elizabeth Atkinson's brother, James Atkinson. John B. Conger was also cousin of Elias Conger.


REFERENCE: John and Elizabeth Conger lived in Adams Twp, Monroe Co., OH on what was known, as of 1882, as the Pfalzgraf farm. [The Congers,] after selling this farm [in 1849] moved to Iowa where they were living in 1882. (Source: Hardesty - Historical Hand Atlas)

LAND: John Conger and Elizabeth his wife of Monroe Co., OH sold land to John and Alexander Sinclair. Attested to: 29 Dec 1837 (Source: Burned Deed Records C & E in "Gateway to the West," page 219 - furnished by Joyce Posey)


EMIGRATION: Conger families came west to Iowa over time. Enos and Jane Strayer Conger came first, in 1845 (brother and wife) and homesteaded on the Charlton River. Then came Elias and John in 1849 (brothers) and they homesteaded claims in Caldwell township. They were followed in the early 50's by Benoni, James, Morris, Moses, Max, Mark and Stephen (brothers and nephews), with cousins Charles, Elias and William. (Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: The John B. Conger family left Monroe Co., OH in 1849 for Appanoose Co., IA where they are listed in the 1860 census. (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 299 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: Joyce Posey reports that they later settled at Seymour, Wayne Co., Iowa.

LAND: First purchasers of land prior to 1856: Township 68, Range 17, District of Chariton. (Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa Book #1 of Land Patents - furnished by Joyce Posey)


Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp. 37/37, 23 Nov 1850
John Conger, 41, farmer, $1600 R/E, PA; Elizabeth, 40, OH
Mary, 18, OH; Elizabeth, 16, OH; Charles A. 14, OH; Nancy Jane, 12, OH;
William, 9, OH; Lydia A., 5, OH
(1850 Census furnished by Joyce Posey and Robert Guilinger)

COMMENT: At the time of the 1850 census of Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa there were three Conger and one Powell families living close together.
Enos and Jane (Strayer) Conger were Family #34
Elias Gregory and Rebecca (Patterson) Conger were Family #35
James B. and Hannah Powell were Family #36 with George Conger, 21, b. OH
John B. and Elizabeth (Atkinson) Conger were Family #37
Note: Enos, Elias Gregory, John B. Conger and Rebecca (Conger) Powell were siblings. George Washington Conger was the 1st cousin, 1 generation removed of these Conger siblings. As of January 1996 it is not known whether James B. and Hannah Powell were related to their three Conger neighbors or to Charles and Rebecca (Conger) Powell who were Family #15 in Center Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: A Christian church was organized in 1855 in the area of where Exline, IA is now located. Among the members were John Conger and wife. About 1864 a church was erected. (Source: History of Appanoose Co., IA, 1878 - furnished by Joyce Posey)


Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., family 99/99
John B. Conger, 47, PA, farmer, in state 7 years; Elizabeth, 48, OH
Charles, 21, OH; Nancy J., 18, OH; William, 16, OH; Lyda A., 10, OH
[Note: Everyone in Iowa 7 years.]
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

CENSUS: 1860, Appanoose Co., IA

Census: 1870, in Wayne Co., IA, Genoa, #3
Newton C. Michael, 27, clerk in store, IN; Lydia, 23, keeping house, OH
Elizabeth, f. 11/12, IA born in March
John Conger, 62, merchant, PA; Elizabeth Conger, 63, keeping house, OH
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)


BIOGRAPHY: Carried Gold In False Bottom of Their Tool Chest
Among the early settlers of Caldwell township, [Appanoose Co., IA], was John Conger, born in Green county, Pennsylvania in 1808. His wife, Elizabeth Atkinson Conger, was born in Ohio. She was the daughter and granddaughter of Revolutionary war soldiers and a half-sister of General Atkinson, prominent in the Black Hawk war.

Mr. and Mrs. Conger and their six children came from Ohio by flat-boat down the Ohio river to St. Louis where they transferred their belongings to a Mississippi river boat bound for Keokuk. They landed in Keokuk in the spring of 1849. The family remained in Lee county, while Mr. Conger looked for a location. In the fall of 1849 they came by covered wagons to Appanoose county, [IA], and paid $500 dollars in gold for an improved claim five miles south of Centerville. The gold was carried from Ohio in a double bottom tool chest. Many beautiful pieces of furniture, china and quilts were brought to the new home in the west. Soon after their arrival the house and contents were destroyed by fire. The family lived in the "claim house" a log house containing one room and a loft, until the new log house was built, a part of which is now standing. The improvements on the claim were some rail fences, small barn or shed, made of logs and a splendid deep well of water. A little girl who came to play with the Conger children told them her, "Granny Van Dike said the Mormons dug the well." When asked if her Granny was a Mormon, she replied, "Oh, no, she is just Granny."

Mr. and Mrs. Conger were charter members of the Christian church of Exline, [IA], which was organized in 1855. The Conger family moved to Centerville in 1864 and to Wayne county in 1869.

When the call came for volunteers in the Civil War, William Conger enlisted in Co., I, 36th Iowa, under Captain J.B. Gedney. He died at Benton Barracks in Dec. 1862. Charles Conger enlisted in Co. B, 6th Kansas Cavalry under Captain E.E. Harvey.

Nancy J. Conger married Wallace M. Harvey in Feb. 1861. In August of the same year he enlisted in Capt. Edwards state militia, traveling through Missouri to St. Joe, Mo., where they disbanded. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. I, 36th Iowa under Capt. J.B. Gedney and served until 1865 when he was mustered out of the service.

Lydia A. Conger married Newton C. Michael, Civil War soldier serving in the 17th Ia. under Capt. J.F. Walden.
[Note: The statement that Elizabeth Atkinson was a half-sister of General Atkinson, prominent in the Black Hawk War is incorrect, according to researchers working on the Atkinson family in 1996. There were two Atkinsons with the same name and no one has ever offered proof that there is any connection between General Atkinson and the Atkinsons of Monroe Co., Ohio. REH]
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories, p. 37, published by Appanoose County, Iowa Genealogical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)


BIOGRAPHY:
John Conger (John B. 1808) was progressive in the early day movements. At one time he lived in Centerville and built one of the first brick residences in the town. He helped to organize the first bank in Appanoose county, and later was among the founders of Seymour, Iowa. In the early days he owned and operated one of the first tread-powered threshing machines ever run in this section of the state, This was an advancement over the old chaff-piler and flailing system. (Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

ERROR: Ulysses Grant Ross reported that John Conger died about 1878/1879. According to Robert Guilinger, the date of death is 8 Aug 1883 and he believes Mr. Ross was in error. Joyce Posey also lists the date of death as, 1883.


CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
John Conger, Died Aug. 8, 1883, Age 75 yr., 2 m; Elizabeth A., Apr. 16, 1807 -
Dec. 1, 1895
[Note: John Conger calculated birth date, 8 Jun 1808. REH]
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Index to Hardesty's Atlases of West Virginia

Index to Hardesty's Atlases of West Virginia

In 1975 the West Augusta Historical and Genealogical Society published an Index to Hardesty's Atlases of West Virginia compiled by Wes Cochran of Parkersburg, West Virginia. The atlases were published in the early 1880's. The biographical sketches found in these volumes are a valuable asset to people working on the genealogy of the residents of West Virginia during that time.

The index lists the male subject of each personal history sketch, and the maiden name of his wife or wives. For example: John Doe 7-150, indicates that John Doe can be found in Volume Seven, Page 150. Below is an alphabetized list of the counties indicating the volume in which the county can be found.

I own a copy of the index that I recently found in a box of my genealogy documents. I am willing to do name look-ups. I do not know where the volumes themselves can be found.

Barbour County, Volume Four
Berkeley County, Volume Three
Braxton County, Volume Three
Cabell County, Volume Six
Calhoun County, Volume Three
Doddridge County, Volume Two
Gilbert County, Volume Seven
Greenbrier County, Volume Six
Harrison County, Volume Six
Jackson County, Volume Four
Jefferson County, Volume Eight
Kanawha County, Volume Four
Lewis County, Volume Five
Lincoln County, Volume Seven
Marion County, Volume Two
Mason County, Volume Five
Monroe County, Volume One
Pleasants County, Volume Five
Pocahontas County, Volume Three
Putnam County, Volume One
Ritchie County, Volume Seven
Roane County, Volume Five
Tyler County, Volume One
Upshur County, Volume Two
Wayne County, Volume Seven
Wetzel County, Volume Two
Wirt County, Volume Six
Wood County, Volume Eight

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Estate of Ephraim Henthorn - 19060303

Final Report of Administrator
Estate of Ephraim Henthorn
3 March 1906

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA, MARCH TERM, 1906

IN THE MATTER OF THE ( ESTATE OF ) "FINAL REPORT OF ADMINISTRATOR."
EPHRAIM HENTHORN, DECEASED. )

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Comes now A.F. Rudy, and represents and shows the court that on the second day of March, 1905, he was duly appointed administrator of the estate of the said Ephraim Henthorn, deceased, gave notice of his appointment, filed his bond as required by the law, and entered upon the discharge of his duties.

That at the time of the death of the said decedent, all and the only personal property of the said decedent was Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00) in money, and notes aggregating in amount Forty-two and 23/100 ($42.23).

That this administrator realized the full amount due on said notes in the said sum of $42.23, making in the aggregate, amount of cash realized by him from the personal property belonging to said estate, the sum of One Hundred Seventeen and 23/100 Dollars ($117.23).

That at the time of the death of the said decedent, he was the owner of the following described real estate, to-wit: The East Half (1/2) of the North-east Quarter (1/4) of Section Thirty-four (34) in Township Eighty-six (86) North, of Range Eighteen (18) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Grundy County, Iowa.

That all of the heirs of the said decedent were of age, and entered into an agreement among themselves that this administrator should negotiate a sale of said real estate, and that in pursuance of said agreement he made a sale thereof and procured to be executed by all of the said heirs a deed conveying to this said purchaser said land.

That he realized from the sale of said real estate, the sum of Six Thousand Dollars ($6000.00), making in the aggregate, Six Thousand One Hundred Seventeen and 23/100 Dollars ($6117.23) received by him belonging to said estate, and with which as the administrator thereof, he charges himself.

That in the settlement of said estate, he has paid out on account thereof the following sums, with which he credits himself to-wit:

March, 1905, paid for telegrams notifying relatives of
death $ 3.67
For clothing, March, 1905 ........................... $ 1.20
Railroad fare ....................................... $ 7.32
Dinner and bus fare ................................. $ .75
Digging grave ....................................... $ 5.00
Railroad fare ....................................... $ 3.78
Paid for medicines .................................. $ .85
Paid Dr. Mallory .................................... $ 1.00
Paid Dr. Paine ...................................... $ 2.25
Paid for casket ..................................... $ 47.00
Paid Dr. Thornburg................................... $ 1.50
Minister for preaching funeral ...................... $ 5.00
Tombstone ........................................... $ 28.00
Railroad fare ....................................... $ .22
Paid self for one day's time ........................ $ 2.00
Recording papers .................................... $ .60
Notary fee for taking acknowledgement ............... $ .25
Self for one half day's time ........................ $ 1.00
Recording deed ...................................... $ .60
Taxes ............................................... $ .85
Railroad fare ....................................... $ .92
One days's time for self ............................ $ 2.00
Dinner .............................................. $ .25
Railroad fare and livery bill ....................... $ .27
For quitclaim deed .................................. $ 1.25
Notary fee and acknowledgement of deed .............. $ .50
Paid self for one day's time ........................ $ 2.00
Copy of decree ...................................... $ 1.10
Paid self for one half day's time ................... $ 1.00
Paid for drawing deed ............................... $ 1.05
Paid self for one half day's time ................... $ 1.00
Railroad fare ....................................... $ .92
Self for one day's time and dinner .................. $ 2.15
For drawing deed .................................... $ 1.00
Self for one day's time ............................. $ 2.00
Railroad fare ....................................... $ 3.68
Railroad fare ....................................... $ .76
Rent refunded ....................................... $ 50.00
Paid for recording paper ............................ $ 2.60
Paid for Abstract of title .......................... $ 5.50
Paid taxes .......................................... $ 25.26
Paid for drafts on distribution of funds ............ $ 5.00
Railroad fare ....................................... $ 1.57
Railroad fare ....................................... $ 2.40
Railroad fare ....................................... $ .78
Railroad fare ....................................... $ 1.61
Paid self for ten day's time ........................ $ 20.00
Paid White & Clarke for counsel fees in the matter...
of the settlement of said estate .................... $ 20.10
Paid for corn bought by Mr. Henthorn ................ $ 8.84
Paid for book bought by Mr. Henthorn ................ $ .60
Paid for transcript of appointment as Administrator.. $ 5.00
Paid Mrs. F.G. Mills ................................ $ 5.00
Paid W.H. Henthorn .................................. $ 2.95
Paid Mrs. O.E. Chamberlain .......................... $ 2.95
Paid for postage .................................... $ .28
Paid for keeping up cemetery ........................ $ 2.00
One half day's time for self ........................ $ 1.00
Paid Clerk of court, cost ........................... $ 4.25
Paid White & Clarke for final report ................ $ 10.00
Railroad fare, one day's time and dinner ............ $ 3.25

And further this administrator says that he has distributed of the funds on hands belonging to said estate to the heirs as follows:

June 1, 1905, paid Mrs. F.G. Mills ................. $1450.00
June 2, 1905, paid Mrs. O.E. Chamberlain............ $1450.00
June 3, 1905, paid W.H. Henthorn ................... $1450.00
June 6, 1905, paid Mrs. A.F. Rudy .................. $1450.00

Making a TOTAL AMOUNT OF DISBURSEMENTS ............. $6117.23

That the said receipt signed Mrs. F.G. Mills, is the same person as Florence S. Mills named in the petition herein for the appointment of an administrator, and the person signing said receipt as Mrs. O.E. Chamberlain is the same person named as Mary E. Chamberlain in said petition, and W.H. Henthorn signing said receipt is the same person as William H. Henthorn named in said petition, and Mrs. A.F. Rudy signing said receipt is the same person as Lovica J. Rudy named in said petition.

That said receipts taken from the said Mrs. F.G. Mills, Mrs. O.E. Chamberlain and W.H. Henthorn are for an amount in excess of $1450.00, but this administrator in explanation thereof states that all excess of said $1450.00 as shown by said receipts represents the amount that the said decedent had given to said parties a short time prior to his death, and that it was thought at the time said receipts were given that they cover not only the amount distributed by this administrator, but also the amounts that had been received by the said parties from the decedent prior to his death.

This administrator in further explanation of disbursements shown herein on account of said estate, represents and shows the court that the said decedent was taken from the County of Dallas to the County of Grundy for burial, and that it became necessary for the expenditure of money an account of railroad fare and for the further expenditure of money on said account because of the fact of the location of the land in said county and the necessity of this administrator making trips for the purpose of disposing of the same.

That this administrator has made distribution of all of the balance in his hands belonging to said estate to the heirs thereof, and attaches hereto their receipts in proof of said distribution.

That he attaches hereto and makes a part of this report receipts as vouchers for every expenditure made by him as herein shown on account of said estate with the exception of receipts for money paid out for railroad fare.

That there remains nothing further for this administrator to do, that said estate has been fully and finally settled.

Wherefore he prays the court to examine his foregoing report and that upon its examination that the same may be approved, and he and his bondsmen discharged from all further duties and liabilities with reference to said matter.


White & Clarke
Attorneys for Administrator

STATE OF IOWA
DALLAS COUNTY, SS.

I, A.F. Rudy, being first duly sworn do upon my oath say that I am the administrator named in the foregoing report, that I have heard the same read and know its contents, and that the allegations therein contained are true as I verily believe.

s/A.F. Rudy

Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me by the said A.F. Rudy this 3d day of March, 1906.

s/George W. Clarke
Notary Public in and for Dallas County ,Iowa.

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IN THE ESTATE OF Ephraim Henthorn Deceased.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF IOWA, in and for Dallas County, No. .....
PROBATE.

To Whom it may concern

(missing line)
of the estate of Ephraim Henthorn, deceased has filed his final report therein in the office of the Clerk of District Court in and for the aforesaid County, and has asked for its approval and his discharge from further duty or responsibility therein, and that said report and application for discharge will come on for hearing before the court aforesaid at Adel on the 20th day of March A.D. 1906 at which time and place you can appear and show cause, if any you have, why said final report should not be approved, and the undersigned discharged from any further duty or responsibility therein.

A.F. Rudy
By White & Clarke His Attorney

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DALLAS COUNTY IOWA, MARCH TERM, 1906

IN THE MATTER OF THE )
ESTATE OF ) "FINAL ORDER."
EPHRAIM HENTHORN, DECEASED. )

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And now on this 25 (date not clear) day of March, 1906, this matter coming on for hearing upon the final report of the administrator of said estate, and the court having examined the record and been fully advised in the premises, finds that notice of the hearing of said report has been given in all respects as required by the law, and further finds that no objections have been filed thereto, and that no one appears in opposition to the approval thereof, and further finds that such report should be approved, and that said administrator and his bondsmen should be discharged.

It is therefore considered, adjudged and ordered by the court that said report be and it hereby approved, and that said administrator and his bondsmen be and they are hereby discharged from all further duties and liabilities with reference to said matter.

s/J.H. Applegate
Judge.

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A.F. Rudy Documents - 19050516

A.F. Rudy
178 MISCELLANEOUS RECORD, No. 127
16 May 1905

John H. Leavitt
Affidavit
Whom it may concern
State of Iowa }
Black Hawk Co. }SS:

Filed for record the 16th day of May
A.D. 1905 at 4 o'clock p.m.
H. P. Jacobsen, Recorder

I John H. Leavitt being first duly sworn depose and say that I personally knew A.P. Hosford and Edmund Miller who acquired title to W. 1/2 S.W. 1/4 Sec 7, 88, 16 and who afterwards conveyed said land to Proctor M. Clifford as shown by the Records of Grundy County, Iowa. That if the name appears of record as Edward Miller it is an error of the Recorder. That no such person as Edward Miller was Partner with A.P. Hosford in purchase and sale of land in Grundy Co. Dated April 25th A.D. 1905.

s/John H. Leavitt

Subscribed in my presence and sworn to by the said John H. Leavitt before me this 25th day of April 1905.

s/Ira Rodamar,
Notary Public in and for said county

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A.F. Rudy
Affidavit
Whom it may concern
State of Iowa
Dallas County }SS:

Filed for record the 1st day of June
A.D. 1905 at 10 o'clock a.m.
H.P. Jacobsen, Recorder

I A.F. Rudy, being first duly sworn, do upon my oath say that I was well acquainted with John Weaver and Jacob Weaver on the 30th day of September, 1871, that I then lived in the same community where they lived, and within a few miles of them, and so lived for a period of some thirteen years, and was well and personally acquainted with them and know that on said date John D. Boyd and his wife conveyed to them the East half (1/2) of the Northeast quarter (1/4) of Section Thirty four (34) in Township Eighty-six (86) North, of Range Eighteen (18) West of the 5th P.M. in Grundy County, Iowa, which said deed was recorded in Book 25 on page 37 of the records of said county, and know that they are the same identical persons as the John Weaver and Jacob Weaver who on the 15th day of October 1868, conveyed said real estate to John D. Boyd, which said deed was recorded in Book "T" on page 156 of said recods, and I further say that I was well and intimately acquainted with them, the said John Weaver and Jacob Weaver on the 26th day of March, 1872, when they conveyed said real estate to R.F. Marshall, which said deed was recorded in Book 25 on page 104 of said records, and do know that at said times both the said John Weaver and Jacob Weaver were single and unmarried men, and further know that neither of them was ever in his life time married, and further affiant says that he was well acquainted with Eunice Henthorn in her life time, and knows that she departed this life on or about the 8th day of July 1882, at Grundy County, Iowa, that she died intestate, and left surviving her, her husband, Ephraim Henthorn and the following named children, to-wit: Lovica Jane Rudy (Henthorn), William Henry Henthorn, Mary Evelyn Chamberlain (Henthorn), and Florence Susan Mills (Henthorn) as all and her only heirs at law, and that all of her said children and heirs still survive, and further affiant saith not.

s/A.F.Rudy

Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me by the said A.F. Rudy this 11th day of March, 1905.

s/George W. Clarke
Notary Public in and for Dallas County,
Iowa

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GRUNDY COUNTY, IOWA 475
Deed Record 128


Lovica Jane Rudy, et.al.
Warranty Deed
James W. and George S. Beeman }

Filed for record the 1st day of
June A.D. 1905 at 2 o'clock p.m.
H.P. Jacobsen, Recorder

Know all men by these presents: That we, Lovica Jane Rudy (formerly Lovica Jane Henthorn) and A.F. Rudy (wife and husband), of Guthrie County and State of Iowa; Mary Evelyn Chamberlain (formerly Mary Evelyn Henthorn) and O.E. Chamberlain (wife and husband) of Pocahontas County, and State of Iowa; William Henry Henthorn and Iona D. Henthorn (husband and wife) of Calhoun County, and State of Iowa; and Florence Susan Mills (formerly Florence Susan Henthorn) and Fred G. Mills (wife and husband) of Wright County, and State of Iowa, in consideration of the sum of Six thousand dollars ($6,000.00) in hand paid by James W. Beeman and George S. Beeman, of Grundy County, and State of Iowa, do hereby sell and convey unto the said James W. Beeman and George S. Beeman, the following described premises, situated in the County of Grundy, and State of Iowa, to-wit: The East one half (1/2) of the Northeast quarter (1/4) of Section Thirty-four (34), in Township Eighty-six (86) North, of Range Eighteen (18)s, West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Grundy County, Iowa. And we hereby covenant with the same James W. Beeman and George S. Beeman that we hold said premises by good and perfect title, that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever. And we hereby covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever, and the said A.F. Rudy, O.E. Chamberlain, Iona D. Henthorn and Fred G. Mills hereby relinquish their right in and to the above described premises.

Signed this Fifteen day of May A.D. 1905.

Lovica Jane Rudy
A.F. Rudy
William Henry Henthorn
Iona D. Henthorn

Mary Evelyn Chamberlain
O.E. Chamberlain
Florence Susan Mills
Fred C. Mills


State of Iowa
Dallas County} SS:

On this Fifteenth day of May A.D. 1905, before me personally appeared Lovica Jane Rudy (formerly Lovica Jane Henthorn) and A.F. Rudy, (wife and husband) to me personally known to be the persons named in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed.

s/ Cyrus A. Barr
Notary Public in and for Dallas County,
Iowa
State of Iowa
Pocahontas County } ss: On this 19th day of May A.D., 1905 before ...

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