land owner Beckenham
death at age 72 yrs
Who is John Cronk who was a witness to their marriage?
names on the same headstone as her parents
Marriage witness, Elizabeth Frith, is her sister.
Witness to marriage-Edward Townsend Cronk-married Elizabeth Woollcock 28 May 1833 at St. George Bloomsbury. On 29 Jan 1849 he was senteced 7 years transportation for larceny by a servant in Middlesex co, England - Is he a brother?1841-ancestry.com has Edwarkham. Thomas Cronk, 25, is living with them; none born in the county. Her brother Thomas got married in Dec 1841 at St. George Hanover Square
1841-William worked in livery stable.
1851-Possible: William a cow --ec-erAn Ann Markham died 19 Mar 1879, age 75 (London, England, City of London and Tower Hamlets Cemetery Registers 1841-1966-ancestry.com)
1841-living with sister Ann and husband William Markham
1851, 1871-coachman
possible brother to Joseph-Rock, WI Dist 21 1850 age 29, Eliza 20, both born in Ireland
a Thomas English married Elizabeth Hale 4 Jan 1850 in Beloit; Joseph English was a witness
a Thomas English married Mary English 12 July 1857 in Janesville
There are varying birthdates from 1785-1792
Was Barbara Fudge his mother? possibly born six years before marriage
War of 1812 - age 19 - VA Military under Gen. Jackson, wounded in battle of Norfolk, VA. Bounty Land Grant for service
1821-John Tool owned land in Illinois
1820-males: 1 under 10, 1 26-44; females: 1 26-44; engaged in manufacturing
1830-males: 2 under 5, 1 5-9, 1 10-14, 1 30-39; females: 1 5-9, 1 30-39
1840-males: 1 under 5, 2 5-9, 2 10-14, 1 15-19, 1 20-29, 1 50-59; females: 1 under 5, 1 40-49; next door to Mary and Henry Kice and familySept 1833 sold to John Haybarger et al in Aug co, VA; moved to McLean co, IL in Oct 1833.
"The red-headed Irishman that came over the pike from Virginia had two wagons, he and his Dutch(should be Deutsch or German) wife and all their household goods in one wagon and the other full of boys. They settled at Low Point, Illinois." Quote from Phyllis Sheehan in Toole/Tool Roots and Shoots, p. 4first settled 4 mi west of Washington in Tazewell co, IL.
He and Elizabeth helped in the organization of the Presbyterian Church in Tazewell County in Nov 1834, along with her sister Mary Kice and husband.
"John J. Tool settled in this (Worth) township in the Fall of 1833. When Woodford County was laid off in 1841, the line ran through his house, but his land, excepting a small lot, was in Woodford. He made his claim by pre-emption, as the land was not then in the market. A small body of land in this section, lying mostly in Worth and Metamora Townships, and extending perhaps, into Tazewell County, of a kind of triangular shape, was by some means overlooked, and did not come into the market for several years after the surrounding lands. He remained upon his origanal settlement until 1849, when he removed into Metamora, about two miles from the village, where he died in May, 1871, at the age of four score and six years. He has left several sons--good citizens--some of whom live in Greene Township, and one, M. Tool, lives in the village of Metamora. Mr. Tool was a cooper, and the first mechanic of that branch of industry in the town. He was also somewhat of a carpenter, and assisted many of the first settlers to build their first cabins."
Bought 8000 acres for $1.25 an acre 26 Oct 1836 Sect 2, T27N R2W, Meridian 3 4 Sept 1838 and 160 acres for $1.25 per acre 29 Sept 1840
Patented 80 acres 20 May 1839, another 80 acres 1 Nov 1839 and another 80 acres 20 May 1841 in Woodford co.cooper and farmer; taught brother-in-law, Abraham Haybarger, coopering trade
From Early History of Washington, IL: John J. and Elizabeth Tool, along with her sister Mary and husband Henry Kice, helped organize Presbyterian Church in Washington, ILp. 370 Hist of Woodford says he died at age 86 in 1871; p. 583 says he died at past the age of 87, making his birth about 1783
1850 census gives age as 63, birth about 1787; 1860 census says age 74, making his birth about 1786; 1870 census says 84 - birth would be about 1786
Tool Bible says death was May 6, 1871.
tombstone says 86 yr, 8 mo, 19 da
41. Elizabeth (Betsy) HAYBARGER
Jacob Hayberger posted marriage bond along with John J. Tool. He also testified that Elizabeth was over 21. Her older brother? Her father died in 1817.
1820-males: 1 under 10, 1 26-44; females: 1 26-44; engaged in manufacturing
1830-males: 2 under 5, 1 5-9, 1 10-14, 1 30-39; females: 1 5-9, 1 30-39
1840-males: 1 under 5, 2 5-9, 2 10-14, 1 15-19, 1 20-29, 1 50-59; females: 1 under 5, 1 40-49; next door to Mary and Henry Kice and family1880 living with son Matthew, also listed as living in the Alms House (Insane asylum)(U.S. Federal Census - 1880 Schedules of Defective, Dependent, and Delinquent Classes)
to McLean co, IL Oct 1833 with parents, then to Tazewell co. in the spring of 1834
in 1844 moved to Low Point; January 1857 to his farm on section 1, Greene twp
farmer
1865-males: 1 under 10, 3 10-19, 1 20-29, 1 40-49; females: 1 under 10, 2 10-19, 1 40-49
1870-farming next door to his brother Joseph
will lists all children
died of pneumonia; 67 yrs, 5 mo, 27 da
at marriage spelled Murdy; 1840 spelled Murley
1840-male: 1 20-29; female: 1 15-19
1850-living with his parents
1860-Mosley
1870-Joseph a broommaker
1880-Hattie Morley, a granddaughter 14, living with them
1895-living with C T and M M Coleman, along with C A Morley, 37 IA, and his niece
no headstone
Lansing is in Delaware Twp
died of cancer of the stomach
Tool Bible says death 1873; headstone death 1872
learned carpentry at home and followed for about 20 years
proprietor of the Home Flouring-mill, a steam flouring mill which he built in 1868
1880 - retired miller, mother living with his familyHe was raised on a farm until he was 18 years of age, when he learned the trade of a carpenter, which he followed about twenty years.
to Metamora Township in 1849; settled in the village in 1858; built the Home Mill in 1868, and has been engaged in the milling business ever sinceobituary in Metamora Herald 30 Aug 1935?
Sarah Swatsley was his cousin.
1865 - males: 2 under 10, females: 1 under 10, 1 10-20
farmer and stock raiser
Madison cem-add. 1, lot 124
1860-living next door to her parents
1900-living next door to son Tom
1910-widowedBaptism gives name as Mary Jane Cullen Tool
tombstone and Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths say birth 1837, family Bible 1839
1870 farming next door to his brother Conrad
1900 in Oklahoma Territory with son Laurence
lived in Toboga, OK in 1908 at son Ellis' death
1910 Oklahoma
1920 living with son Laurence in McLean co, IL
lived with son Edward at his death in Greene twp
farmer, had a threshing machine, cooperobituary in Metamora Herald 12 Aug 1927
enlisted at Decatur, Adams co, OH (War of 1812)
married by James Gilliland
lived at Russellville, Brown co, OH1840-males: 1 10-14, 1 15-19, 1 40-49; females: 2 under 5, 2 5-9, 1 10-14, 1 40-49; next door to brother James and family and mother
to Woodford co in 1848. Landed at Spring Bay, having come from Ohio, down the Ohio River, up the Mississippi and Illinois rivers,on a small Illinois River steamer (From Hannah V.'s obituary).Was involved in the Underground Railroad
"He [James] and his brothers were all rabid abolitionists, and all voted the Free Soil ticket. They were born and reared near the border line of slavery, and were taught to detest human slavery. They were on the alert for the fleeing fugitives, and gladly did they render assistance to all such. The floors of their houses were frequently strewn with the dusky sleepers, weary and footsore on their flight toward the north star.James, John, William, and George pushed westward to Illinois about 1843. Mrs. Mary E Wheat, a granddaughter of John McCoy, writes me that she remembers very distinctly awaking in the morning, at the homes of her father and grandfather, and seeing the floor covered with runaway slaves. Not once only, but many times. And ofter her father and his brothers, armed with rifle and side arms, would escort the black friends by night and by day to the next station. Their moral and physical courage were simply heroic. They did what they conceived to be right, and freaed neither men nor devils. James McCoy, at his death, bequeathed a handsome legacy for the support of orphans."
Brother, James, living with them in 1850
married by James Gilliland
Living with all of her 6 single adult children 1860 and 1870
bachelor
in Woodford co 1872; witnessed John B. Tool's will
1880-all 5 single McCoy brothers and sisters living together with uncle James McCoy
1880-all 5 single McCoy brothers and sisters living together with uncle James McCoy
Civil War - 47th Illinois Volunteers, Co, I; enlisted 4 Sept 1861; slightly wounded in Civil War at Black River Bridge in Mississippi; mustered out 11 Oct 1864, sergeant; filed for pension 24 Dec 1885
5 ft 8 in, auburn hair, black eyes
died suddenly while digging a well, was found leaning against the wall of earth.
bachelor
67 years, 3 months, 5 days old
21. Mary Elizabeth (Liz) MCCOY
single
1880-all 5 single McCoy brothers and sisters living together with uncle James McCoy
lived with brother, James, at his death
Will states that she was living in Princeton, Illinois with her sister, Sarah Elliott when she wrote her will. Simon Elliott probated the will in Princeton.
23 Aug 1850 with family in Woodford co; 31 Oct 1850 in Putnam with aunt Mary (Polly) Baird Shepherd
1860-cousin Cyrus Shepherd lived with them
farm was 7 miles from Princeton
Aunt Rebeckah McCoy lived with them
21. Margaret Isabella (Belle) MCCOY
school teacher
single
1880-all 5 single McCoy brothers and sisters living together with uncle James McCoy
21. Frances Katherine (Kate) MCCOY
school teacher
Civil War veteran- IL 77th, Co. H , enlisted 8 May 1862; wounded at Battle of Vicksburg, MS 22 May 1863; a ball passed in the right eye and came out in front of the left ear; mustered out 7 Mar 1865; filed for pension 14 May 1865
1880-all 5 single McCoy brothers and sisters living together with uncle James McCoy
1883 pensioners list of Woodford co: loss of right eye and partial loss of left eye; $12 monthly pension
took an active part in aiding slaves
Oct 10, 1889 "Eureka Journal" "John McCoy has had another stroke of paralysis"
died suddenly of paralysis
bachelor
His second wife was daughter of James McWilliams (brother of first wife) and Sibba Laswell.-see Susan's death certificate
went to Missouri in Feb 1851 near Deer Ridge, Lewis co; Apr 1890 to Knox co; Mar 1892 to Rutledge, Scotland co, MO
granted land from James McWilliams 26 Nov 1860 (Date of instrument 8 Mar 1855)"Captain Scott took the lead in organizing the first company of home guards in northeast Missouri at the beginning of the Civil War. He led the advance of the Union forces in the battle of Clapp Ford. He has in his possession the flag that his company used during the war."
Captain in Civil War of NE MO Home Guards, Company L, and militia(Union); filed for pension 12 Oct 1891
raised horses for the Union in the War"Capt. Felix Scott has just returned from Ft. Collins, CO, where he went to be present at his son's golden wedding, which occurred 21 Aug 1920. His son, William Scott, was married to Miss Mary Davidson, 21 Aug 1870, and to this union were born ten children, eight of whom are still living. There are not many fathers who can say that they were present at their son's marriage and then in fifty years make a long journey to be present at their golden wedding. There were 36 present at the dinner, all being related to each other. There were 5 generations present. He surprised his son and wife by not notifying them that he would be present on the occasion. The captain's great grandfather fought in the Revolutionary War and lived to be 104 years old. Capt. Felix moved to Rutledge, MO 13 Mar 1892...he has served as a justice of the peace and was elected mayor of Rutledge several times. He enjoys talking about his pioneer life and the great changes since coming to Missouri."
CAPT. SCOTT OF RUTLEDGE, 94 YEARS OF AGE Aged Veteran Led Company of Missouri Volunteers During the Civil War Rutledge, Mo., March 21. -- Captain Felix Scott celebrated his ninety-fourth birthday Saturday, St. Patrick's day. He was born in Hardin county, Kentucky and came to Missouri in February, 1851, landing at Canton and locating in Lewis county near Deer Ridge. He located on a farm, where he raised a large family. His wife died and left the family to his care. He married again about thirty years ago on his birthday. He married miss Susan McWilliams. Capt. Scott took the lead in organizing the first company of home guards in northeast Missouri at the beginning of the Civil war. He led the advance of the Union forces in the battle of Clapp Ford. He has in his possession the flag that his company used during the war, and takes quite an interest in telling how he and the members of his company endured the hardships of the war and of not receiving any pay for their services until after the war. Capt. Scott has three children still living, William Scott of Fort Collins, Colo., Mrs. Armenia Stafford of Stutsville, Mo., and Mrs. Martha Roberts of Rutledge. He enjoys excellent health and enjoys carrying on correspondence with his relatives and friends. The Camp Fire Girls presented him with a fine birthday cake and he also received one from a nephew at Stronghurst, Ill., and one from Mr. and Mrs. John Bertram, of Rutledge. Several of his friends called on him to congratulate him on his ninety-four birthday. http://mo21infantry.tripod.com/21bio_scott.htm
L.A. McWilliams of Farmington, IA and Florence Sears of Deer Ridge make statements1860 Judy Scott, b. 1790 VA, and L.(Letitia) McWilliams, b 1847 KY, living with them
1870 family not living with him; Emily Sears, 53 NH and her son living with him
1900 lived on Maple St., Rutledge, Scotland, MO; a liveryman
1920 in Sand Hill twp, Scotland county, MO
age 98 yr, 5 mo, 15 da.The Lewis County Journal Aug. 27, 1927 Captain Felix Scott,one of Missouri's oldest citizens, passed away at his home in Rutledge Friday, and the remains were laid to rest in Deer Ridge Cemetery. He was born in Kentucky about 90 years ago, married there in 1849 and came to Missouri. He was a captain in the Union Army and buried in his captain's uniform and the casket was covered with the U.S. Flag he used during the Civil War.
During the Civil War, Felix Scott served in Co. L, Lewis Co., MO, 69th Militia,
3 Apr 1863 - 1865. He was always known as Capt. Felix and lived to be 98 years
old. Obituary prepared and written by Uncle Felix Scott himself, except date
of death: Capt. Felix Scott passed away at his home in Rutledge at the age of
98 years, 5 mos. and 15 days, on Friday, 2 Sep 1927. Felix Scott was born in
Hardin Co., KY 17 Mar 1829. He was married to Sarah McWilliams, 13 Sep 1849,
and moved to Missouri, Feb 1851. To this union were born eleven children, 7
boys and 4 girls. Four boys and two girls died in infancy, leaving three boys
and two girls, who are: William Scott of Fort Collins, CO; David Scott, who
died in Reno, NV, 11 Jul 1910; Martha Roberts of Knox City, MO; Mrs. W. R.
Stafford of Rutledge, MO; and James M. Scott who is supposed to have died in
the Phillipine War. His wife, Sarah, died 3 Dec 1891, and he was again married
to Susan McWilliams, 17 Mar 1893. She died 6 Jul 1916. At the outbreak of the
Civil War in 1861, he took the side of the Union and helped to organize the
first company in favor of the government in Northeast Missouri, and out of 180
men, he was chosen Captain. When organized in the Regiment of Company D, 2nd
Northeast Missouri Home Guards, commanded by Col. H. M. Woodward, in Feb 1863,
he was enrolled and organized a company of militia ans was again chosen and
commissioned captain of Company L, 69th Regiment of the state of Missouri. In
1887 he was interested in a meeting being held at Deer Ridge by Anna Romack
Anna McCullough and joined the M. E. Church. (Added information: The American
Flag was timely displayed at his head, while his own war flag, all these years
preserved by him for this particular occasion, was draped across the foot of
his casket. His burial robe consisted of his soldier's uniform and his remains
were laid by the side of his first wife in the Deer Ridge Cemetery on Sunday,
4 Sep 1827.
1860 Judy Scott, b. 1790 VA, and L.(Letitia) McWilliams, b 1847 KY, living with them
1870 Judy Lutte (Scott/Little?)1791 VA and Ida J. McWilliams, b. 1868 MO, living with her and family; Felix in different household
California Voter Registration: A David Scott, born 1853 MO
1906-Bridge, Nevada Co, CA
1908-Whitney House, Nevada Co, CA
1910 widowed, Apr 21; laborer at odd jobs1900 Lyon, Lewis, MO
Scott David Oct 1874 MO MO MO 7
Mattie Nov 1872 MO 7 3 2
Mary E. Jan 1893 MO
Trella L Oct 1896 MO1910 St. Louis, 19 Apr.
Scott David T 35 MO MO MO
Matty 37 MO (Martha Jane Decker)
Mary 16 MO (Mary Elizabeth Hudnut)
Martha 14 MO (Martha Lucille Hudnut Frakes)
Huff William 44 MO MO MO uncle, widowed1930 Knox co, MO: America Scott Stafford, widowed, lived with niece and nephew, Mary and Cleveland Hudnut, in Colony, MO
Cleveland Hudnut 45 MO
Mary (Scott) 36 MO
Russel D. Becker 12 Canada stepson
Opal M. Becker 11 Canada stepdaughter
Ruth M. Hudnut 11 MO
W. T. Hudnut 8 MO
America Stafford 69 MO aunt, widowedNote on ancestry family tree: ftm1-1 EGS Edmond
married Mattie Decker 22 Feb 1893 Monticello, Lewis, MO (Marr record)
Martha (Mattie) Decker b 1873 Lewistown, MO; d June 1945, Lewistown, MO; m William Taylor ca 1910, grandson David Becker living with her(1930, 1940 Rutledge, Scotland, MO census); bur Pauline cem, Rutledge, MO 2 Nov 1872-17 Jul 1945
David Felix Scott-"David just disappeared and never came back or never heard of after"Mary Scott married Louis H. Becker 1911; m. Harrison Cleveland Hudnut 30 Apr 1927; b 17 Jan 1894 Williamstown, MO; d 5 Apr 1988 Ft. Madison, Lee, IA
Martha Lucille married James Christopher Hudnut 3 Dec 1914 Knox co, MO, div; m Hiram Benton (Hosea) Frakes 23 June 1932; b 18 Oct 1896 Lewis co, MO; d 30 Apr 1971 McDonough co, IL; bur Oakwood cem, Macomb, IL
1920 and 1930 living with son James
perhaps a twin to America?
perhaps a twin to infant son who died 3 Jan 1860
1910 - married 20 years, no children
lived in Rutledge, MO in 1927 (Felix's death cert., informant)
buried in Grandview cem-Plot K 137 E1930 widowed, lived with niece and nephew, Mary and Cleveland Hudnut, in Colony, MO
Cleveland Hudnut, 45 MO
Mary (Scott) 36 MO
Russel D. Becker 12 Canada stepson
Opal M. Becker 11 Canada stepdaughter
Ruth M. Hudnut 11 MO
W. T. Hudnut 8 MO
America Stafford 69 MO aunt, widowedGrandview cem-Plot K 137 E
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1900 Lyon, Lewis, MO
Scott David Oct 1874 MO MO MO 7
Mattie Nov 1872 MO 7 3 2
Mary E. Jan 1893 MO
Trella L Oct 1896 MO1910 St. Louis
Scott David 35 MO MO MO
Matty 37 MO (Martha Jane Duke)
Mary 16 MO (Mary E. Hudnut)
Martha 14 MO (Martha Lucille Hudnut Frakes)
Huff William 44 MO MO MO uncle, widowed
Note on ancestry family tree: ftm1-1 EGS Edmond
David Scott married Mattie Decker 22 Feb 1893 Monticello, Lewis, MO (Marr record)
Martha (Mattie) Decker b 1873 Lewistown, MO; d June 1945, Lewistown, MO; m William Taylor ca 1910, grandson David Becker living with her(1930, 1940 Rutledge, Scotland, MO census); bur Pauline cem, Rutledge, MO 2 Nov 1872-17 Jul 1945
David Felix Scott-"David just disappeared and never came back or never heard of after"Mary Scott married Louis H. Becker 1911; m. Harrison Cleveland Hudnut 30 Apr 1927; b 17 Jan 1894 Williamstown, MO; d 5 Apr 1988 Ft. Madison, Lee, IA
Martha Lucille married James Christopher Hudnut 3 Dec 1914 Knox co, MO, div; m Hiram Benton (Hosea) Frakes 23 June 1932; b 18 Oct 1896 Lewis co, MO; d 30 Apr 1971 McDonough co, IL; bur Oakwood cem, Macomb, IL
"went west in 1884 and hadn't been heard from for a number of years"
1885-lived with brother, William Felix and Mary Scott
supposedly died in the Philippine War
46. George Washington DAVIDSON
schoolmate of Pres. U. S. Grant attending the log schoolhouse together at Georgetown, OH Court of Common Pleas: 10 July 1834, Byrd twp., he bet on a race between his horse and one owned by Joseph Day.
at 16 to Vermillion co, IL with family
came to Van Buren co, IA June, 1836 with parents (then a part of Wisc Terr)
29 Sep 1846 bought 40 acres from his father
long ranked as "earliest living settler in Van Buren county"
farmed section 21 of Bonaparte twp
1880-Granddaughter Elmina, age 1, both parents born in IA, living with George and Hannah
1900-living with son Sarles in Clark co, MO
5 May 1910-living in VB county home and insane asylum
Headstone is wrong - should read 1910 for death
born either Kinderhook, Columbia, NY or Schenectady, Schoharie, NY
Quaker - Society of Friends
second cousin of Daniel D. Tompkins, Vice President of USA under President James Monroe
71 yr, 4 mo, 20 da
Civil War - Co. B, 2nd Regt Iowa Infantry; 6' tall, blue eyes, fair complexion
enlisted 28 Nov 1861 at Keokuk, Iowa; mustered out 24 Dec 1864 in Pulaski, TN; filed for pension 1 Apr 1881
wounded in thigh at Corinth, Miss
lived in Old Soldiers Home in Leavenworth, KS 2 Oct 1919 to 28 Oct 1921
div. Nancy Paddleford, mar a 2nd wife; when she died, he remarried Nancy
1900 and 1910 in Clark co, MO, father living with him in 1900
1915 and 1925 in Ellsworth, KS living with son George and familySon of George Washington Davidson & Hannah Amanda Tompkins. Married 1st January 21, 1866 Clark Co., MO to Nancy C. Paddleford. They had at least 4 children: Lila J., George W., Annie and Mrs. Clara Mae Cochrane.
Married 2nd to Manerva Whitstone Aug 21, 1893 in Athens, Clark Co., MO. They had no children. She died in 1912.
He remarried his 1st wife, Mrs. Nancy C. Davidson.Co A(&B) 2nd Iowa Inf. Served 11-23-1861 - 12-23-1863
HISTORICAL SKETCH
SECOND REGIMENT IOWA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
Davidson, Charles. (Veteran.) Age 23. Residence Farmington, nativity Iowa. Enlisted Nov. 22,1861. Mustered Nov. 23, 1861. Wounded in knee slightly Oct. 4, 1862, Corinth, Miss. Reenlisted and re-mustered Dec. 24, 1863. See company B, Second Infantry Consolidated Battalion.Old Soldiers Home in Leavenworth, KS Records:
Civil War - Co. B, 2nd Regt Iowa Infantry; 6' tall, blue eyes, fair complexion
Enlisted 28 Nov 1861 Keokuk, IA; Discharged 23 Dec 1863 Pulaski, TN.
Reenlisted 24 Dec 1863 Pulaski, TN; Discharged July 16 1865 Louisville, KY.
Filed for pension 19 Apr 1881,
lived in Old Soldiers Home in Leavenworth, KS 2 Oct 1919 to 28 Oct 1921.
Nearest relative: Remmarried Nancy C. (Paddleford) Davidson.
husband was her first cousin
1870 living with his parents
1910 living with daughter Annis
went to near Hobart, OK 1 Aug 1902
died in Fort Worth, but was a resident of Hobart, OK
had a child by an unknown father; Elmina, b.1879 ?
husband was first cousin
lived in Yreka, CA in 1889
1900 divorced; had 8 children, 6 livingA Sarah J. Tompkins b 1855, d 23 Oct 1907 in Alameda co, CA (CA death index, familysearch)
A widowed Sarah J. Tompkins was living with her son, James W., no age, b. OR, in Tillamook, OR 1910 census; J. Robert lived on the same property, 32 b in OR
Elma, youngest child of George and Hannah Tompkins Davison, was born Sept. 6, 1858 on a farm between Bonaparte and Farmington, Iowa, and passed away Friday evening, June 18, 1948 at the hospital in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, aged 89 years, 9 months, and 12 days.
On October 25, 1876, she was united in marriage with Pierce Bradford, who died January 3, 1929. Three children were born to this union: Mrs. Stella Bennett of Farmington; Linna Arminta, who died in infancy; and Bruce of Portsmouth, Iowa. These, with nephews and nieces and other relatives and friends survive. Her father, mother, two brothers, Sarles and James Davidson, and four sisters, Mrs. John Ray, Mrs. Mary Scott, Mrs. Maria Giles and Mrs. Sarah Tompkins, passed on before her.
With her departure another pioneer mother has gone to her reward. Her many useful years were spent in the immediate neighborhood of her birth, where all remember her as always ready to help in sickness or need of any kind. Always busy in her home and with her many beautiful flowers and needlework, which was enjoyed by all as much as she enjoyed working with them. She was always ready to joke and visit with all and especially children as long as her health permitted.
After her husband’s death she moved to Bonaparte, where she lived until her health failed. Then on September 6, 1943 she went to the home of her daughter in Farmington where she was faithfully cared for until she had to be taken to the hospital four weeks ago. So -----
Passing out of the shadow
Into a purer light,
Laying aside a burden,
This weary mortal coil;
Done with the world’s vexations,
Done with its tears and toil.
Tired of all earth’s playthings,
Heartsick and ready to sleep ---
Ready to bid our friends farewell,
Wondering why they weep.
Passing out of the shadow
Into eternal day ----
Why do we call it dying, this peaceful going away.Funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stella Bennett, in Farmington, Monday afternoon at 2:00. Interment in the Thompson cemetery. Rev. John S. Ellis conducted the services.
one of first settlers of Union twp., Shelby co.
1830-males: 1 under 5, 1 20-29; females:1 under 5, 1 20-29
land deed 1833, residence listed as Bartholomew co, IN
1840-males: 1 under 5, 1 5-9, 1 10-14, 1 20-29; females: 1 5-9, 1 10-14, 1 30-39
living with daughter Jane in 1870 and 1880
living next door to James and Matilda Gunning in 1860
farmer and cooper
59 yrs, 1 mo, 2 da
1850 Vinton
1900 gives birth as May 1828
80 yrs, 2 mo, 27 da
age 2 yr, 10 mo, 22 da
husband died in Civil War
1870 living with her father, James B. and brother Sinclair
1860-living with father
Civil War veteran - 101st Indiana Volunteers
Was a pallbearer at Abraham Lincoln's funeral
filed for pension in Iowa 16 Apr 1883 and Mary filed in Indiana 1 Aug 1906
in LaBette co, KS in 1885, back in Indiana in 1888 for daughter Elma's marriage
Sinclair and Clementine living with son, Silas, in 1900
1916 City Directory-in Wichita living with son Elmer
gray eyes, brown hair, 6 feet tall (Civil War papers)
killed during Civil War at Baltimore; 146th Indiana infantry
enlisted 9 Feb 1865, died 14 May 1865 at Jarvis Gen Hosp in Baltimore of typhoid fever
cemetery section A, site 1016
bought 78.5 acres in Union twp, Shelby co 15 Feb 1831, land patent in Shelby co 5 Aug 1834 (E 1/2 of NW 1/4 - 80 acres)
1840-"Hedley", lived next door to Peter "Mire"; males: 1 30-39; females: 2 under 5, 2 5-9, 1 20-29
Peter Myer administrator of his estate 1842
land given to "Ely" Myer at death
1840 males: 1 30-39; females: 2 under 5, 2 5-9, 1 20-29
She and David Bower ask for assignment of her dower from Amos Headlee estate 12 Aug 18442 sons by David Bower became doctors of medicine, the other a S. Albert practiced in Salt Lake City, the other one in Indianapolis. Albert in Salt Lake had 2 sons, one is a doctor in Salt Lake, the other a contractor.
1880 - paralysis, living with Sophrona and Albert
David Bower appointed guardian of Pleasant, Drucilla, Matilda, Sophroney, and Eliza, minor heirs of Amos Headlee 2 May 1844
1850 living with Jesse and Hannah Talbot
David Bower appointed guardian of Pleasant, Drucilla, Matilda, Sophroney, and Eliza, minor heirs of Amos Headlee 2 May 1844
4 Sept 1855 final settlement of guardianship by David Bowerin Iowa by 1863
1900 - lived on North Poplar St.; had 6 children, 2 living
1910 in Hood River, OR, Belmont Road, living with daughter Anna M. Anderson
David Bower appointed guardian of Pleasant, Drucilla, Matilda, Sophroney, and Eliza, minor heirs of Amos Headlee 2 May 1844
David Brown (should be Bower) made final settlement as guardian 4 June 1860
1870 - living with mother, housekeeper
1880 - nurse, living with mother
1900 - lived with niece, Silva Gunning Pierce, in Wilson, Adair, MO
never married
David Bower appointed guardian of Pleasant, Drucilla, Matilda, Sophroney, and Eliza, minor heirs of Amos Headlee 2 May 1844
marriage license 25 Sep 1862
1880 in Keota, Keokuk, IA
1900 Joseph in Omaha, NE widowed
Kulp plot section 20, 476Mildred N. Watson could be a granddaughter-Nettie's daughter
Welsh-dark hair and blue eyes
Residence in Madeley: " The Lloyds"; occupation- waterman, barge owner
St. Martins: Residence-Lowesmoor; occupation - coal merchantFrancis Lloyd and Mary Capit witness marriage to Amelia
George Yeats and Sarah Ann Lloyd (daughter?) witness marriage to Ann
Marriage certificate to Ann states widower, coal merchant, lived on Cooken St., WorcesterThey had 5 or 6 servants in England, a nurse and a governess. He later married his wife's personal maid, Ann, who "spent him poor". (family story)
to America to Des Moines county 1847 (1856 state census says lived in US 9 yrs)
Residence 5 miles southwest of Burlington, IA on Lower Augusta Road, farmer
Declaration of Intent for naturalization 8 Apr 1848
naturalization 3 May 1852 Burlington, Des Moines, IA1841 census gives age as 45, birth approximately 1796
1850 census gives age as 62, birth approximately 1788
1852 census gives age as 63, birth approximately 1789
1870 census gives age as 86, birth approximately 1784
age at death 88 yrs, birth approximately 17841854 census: 4 males, 2 females, 2 voters
Whose?? a stone for a baby grave in Lee burial plot in Augusta twp: William Lloyd d 1 Aug 1863
Nora's letter states that they left two married daughters in England, Edith and Alice, one married to a Mr. Walpole.
The following is a site for "The Lloyds" estate in Madeley. This is the estate where William B. was born and lived.
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blond curly hair
died in her 40s
had money in her own right
not on 1841 census; possibly already married
not on 1850 census; probably did not come to US, stayed in Englandspouse possibly William Handy, m. 8 Aug 1842 Claines, Worcester, Eng.
a Martha Lloyd married 3rd qtr 1842 in Droitwich (Claines?), Worcester1861 born Madeley; sister Sarah Ann living with her; no children
1871 widowed, servant-floorwoman, born Iron Bridge; also listed as living with sister Sarah in Leigh
1881 widowed; housekeeper and domestic; born in Madeley
1891 living with John and Harriet Seymour, both born in Worcester, 61 and 60; sister, born Ironbridge 1818
Went to California in 1850 in search of gold and returned to Des Moines county several years later, again settling at his old home.
Two of Henry's older brothers went west seeking their fortunes at the time of the California gold rush. One brother returned wealthy (James?), the other was never heard from again (Frederick or William).
1850-miner
1856-at home with fatherIn the Swede cemetery in SE corner of Union twp, a stone: Our baby Wm. Lloyd, d. 1 Aug 1869, age 3 yr. Could be James' or Thomas' since both were married in 1866 and each had a Swedish wife.
1841-witness for father's marriage to Ann
not on 1850 Iowa census; probably did not come to US, stayed in England
1861-born All Saints Parish, Worcester; living with sister Martha
1871-address Primrose Place; laundress, husband gardener; says born in All Saints Parish, Worcester
1881-at Primrose Place; sister, Harriet Candy, 50, living with them; born St. Martin's, Worcester
with family in 1850 census
a William H. Lloyd married Maria Ingles 26 Aug 1854 in Des Moines co
not named in father's willTwo of Henry's older brothers went west seeking their fortunes at the time of the California gold rush. One brother returned wealthy (James?), the other was never heard from again (Frederick or William).
with family in 1850 census
went to California in 1850s
drove a stage coach for Wells Fargo (Nora's letter)
not named in father's willTwo of Henry's older brothers went west seeking their fortunes at the time of the California gold rush. One brother returned wealthy (James?), the other was never heard from again (Frederick or William).
1851 Thomas a wire worker; Harriett a glove maker
1871 Thomas a master wire worker
1881 listed as Harriett Candy, age 50, widow, living with Sarah and George Bannister, sister, born St. Martins, Worcester1891 sister Martha Handy, 73, living with her
not named in father's will
Elizabeth Lloyd married John Murban/Murbar-vol 4, p. 21
Elizabeth Minber marriage to David Blanchard-vol 4, p, 54
59 yrs, 27 days
one of the Gilberts (?) was a red-headed Irishman who received a land grant in Nova Scotia (Nora Gunning)
1830 (Guilbert) males: 1 under 5, 1 20-29; 1 female 30-39; a George Guilbert lived in the same town.
1840 males: 2 5-9, 1 10-14, 1 30-39; females: 1 under 5, 1 30-39, 1 40-49(who?)
1850 Ohio co, IN stonemason, b. NY
living in Missouri in Oct 1859 (W D's letter of administration)
a Sarah Gilbert born 1800, d. 3 Aug 1862 in Fairview, buried in Spade Cem, Jones Co, Iowa; age 62 (findagrave)
1855 males: 1 under 10, 1 20-30, females: 1 under 10, 1 20-30; value of livestock $200.00; living next door to brother W. W.
1860 in Mason co, IL age 34, b in NY; constable
died in Fulton co, IL 1861-1866; not on 1865 state census
1870 all children living with mother in Mason co
Letter of Administration for father states he is son.
1855 males: 1 20-30, females: 1 10-20, 1 50-60(mother?); value of livestock $100.00; living next door to brother Edward G.
1860 living next door to Lloyds and Sarah Gilbert
Died in Madison county, IA? A William W. Gilbert died 7 Oct 1870, son of W. H.; can't read age. Elias, Charles F. and Hiram Gilbert and families were in Madison Co, IA-sons of Hiram and Sarah of Licking co.
William Wallace named as father of George Gilbert on his marriage record; listed as Wallace on Annie's marriage record
1855 Thomas Gilbert, single, in Mason County, Illinois; also a Thomas 20-30, wife 20-30 and son less than 10
56. Heinrich Georg BERX/BERCKS/BERKS
Baptismal record states last name is Berx, mother is Sophia Becker
Marriage record states last name as Berks, mother is Caecilia Becker
last name spelled as Bercks and Berks on birth records of children
laborer
Lived in Butzheim in house #16 along with brother Gerhard, both with families of small children
cooper or barrel maker in Cologne
cooper or barrel maker on childrens' birth records
a Jacob Berks is in the 1870 Somerset, PA census: age 60, born in Germany, inmate in poorhouse.
a Jacob Berkes of Prussia naturalized 23 Sept 1874 of Wheaton, IL
shoemaker
lived in house #16 1854-1871 at least until the birth of last child
died of pneumonia
survived by his wife and 6 minor children
Bernard and Joannes Kropp were witnesses for marriage
59. Anna Margaretha Elisabetha KROPP
witnesses at wedding were Bernard and Joannes Kropp
died of breast fever
survived by one major and 5 minor children
29. Maria Wilhelmina (Minnie) SCHORNAGEL
Ship "Emblem" from Antwerp, Belgium to NY arrived 1 Feb 1851
1900 census states immigrated in 1855; widowed, living with her son Fred
1905 living with son Fred
29. Maria Elisabetha SCHORNAGEL
husband was supposed to have invented pool table?
29. Johann (John) Wilhelm SCHORNAGEL
left Bremen with brother Franz on "F. W. Brune or Bremen", arrived New York, NY on 30 Aug 1854: age 30 from Steinheim
lived in NY, Indiana, Wisconsin, then Clayton co, IA in 1858
1863 Civil War registration in Volga twp
carpenter and cabinet maker; built and donated the first Catholic church in Elkport on Lot 5, Block 15. Later a rock church was built on lot 8, block 17, also donated by John
bought land at same time as brother Frank in Elkport
Went to Carroll County after 1873; son George is buried in St. Michael's cemetery in Elkport
sold land to John Hoffmann in Carroll co. 8 Oct 1874
John & Mary Schornagel gave $500.00 and worked 100 days on the building of the 2nd Holy Angels Church around 1900-1904 in Roselle. It is still standing and is listed as an Historical building. That was a large about of money at that time. The 2nd window on the North side was also donated by them.The Carroll Times
Carroll, Iowa
2 Jan 1908
Page 1Obituary John Schornagel
The funeral of John Schornagel, whose death at the home of his daughter on Monday, Dec. 23, 1907, we briefly reported last week, occurred Thursday at 10:30 o'clock from the Catholic church at Roselle. It was exceedingly largely attended by neighbors and friends from far and near, for departed, as well as the members of his family, were always held in the highest esteem.
Departed was born February 26, 1823 at Steinhein, Prov. Westphalia, Germany. He was therefore 84 yrs., 10 mos. and 3 days old at the time of his death. He attended the common schools and later learned the trade of carpenter and cabinet maker, a profession at which he excelled. Later he came to America, in 1850, and worked at his trade in New York, later came to Indiana where he continued working at his trade for a year. Next he went into the "pinery" regions of northern Wisconsin where he worked with logging parties until he came to Iowa in 1858, locating at Elkport, Clayton county, Iowa. It was there he was married, Feb. 22, 1859, to Miss Mary K. Herman. They resided there until coming to Carroll county in 1874, locating on an 80 acre farm in Western Roselle Tp., which gradually was increased to (?)40 acres. There they resided, prospered and reared a large family to respected man and womanhood, all of them good, honored members of the community. Some ten years ago, the parents, finding the life on the farm, with all their children gone, beyond their ability and strength, removed to Hillsdale, where they resided. The beloved wife died there Nov. 27, 1906, and the lonely father visited among his children most of the time since. Some weeks ago he had a slight paralytic attack, while at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jno. Eischeid, from which he rallied, but it seems his age was against complete recovery and he died as a result of a fall he sustained at the time of the first attack, likely coupled with a second attack.
There were eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. Schornagel, of whome three died early in life. There are left to mourn the beloved father, besides Theresia (Mrs. John Eischeid aforesaid), of Halbur; Mary, Mrs. John Willenborg, of Templeton; Mina, Mrs. H. Willenborg, Dedham; Sophia, Mrs. Testroat, Templeton, and Henry Schornagel, of Chicago. All of them were present but the (?), who could not be located.
Mr. Schornagel was a most genial, (?) and obliging neighbor and a kind and loving husband and father, (?) liked by everybody who knew him. He was a good, practical Christian, a devout member of the Catholic church, and died well fortified with its rites. The Times extends to the bereaved ones the earnest sympathy in their sorrow.
headstone gives birth 1823
29. Franz (Frank) A. SCHORNAGEL
left Bremen with brother Johann on "F. W. Brune or Bremen", arrived New York, NY on 30 Aug 1854: age 28 from Steinheim
naturalized 30 July 1860 New York City; address 16th Street; witness Augustus Trupe, 193 E. 32nd St. NYC
bought land at same time as brother John
tailor, had a clothing store in Elkport
"A tailor named Schornagel was found to be selling goods at less than cost, and these goods were identified as some stolen from Dyersville and $1500 worth of goods were recovered at his house." (p. 192 History of Clayton Co, Iowa, Realto E. Price)
May 1864 and 1865 Internal Revenue tax $10.00, retail dealer in Elkport; District 3, Division 13
44 yrs, 2 mo, 2 da on gravestone
heir gardener; hausler and wood ? maker
had 9 boys
Aug. Hoffmann, chaser, age 48, sailed on the same ship as Ernst Hoffmann family in 1866; his origin was USA. He is 12 years older than Ernst - brother?
I translated the following anniversary notice from Der Carroll Demokrat, a German-language newspaper published in Carroll, Iowa, between about 1874 and 1920. It was originally published on Friday, 21 September 1894. Any information in brackets or notes at the end are my own explanations. It reads as follows:
[Submitted to the paper]
[Hoffmann Anniversary]The married couple Ernst Hoffmann and Marianna (Kern) Hoffmann will festively celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday, 25 September, in Hillsdale [Roselle], in the circle of their family. The celebration will start in the morning at nine o'clock with a service at the church, and will be celebrated in the afternoon with good hospitality and pleasant entertainment. We hereby heartily invite all our old friends and acquaintances.
The anniversary gentleman was born on 25 July 1822 in Seitendorf, near Zittau, in the Oberlausitz; his wife on 2 December 1821 at Königsheim near Ostritz, in the kingdom of Saxony. Their descendants are two sons and a daughter and 10 grandchildren, who all have their homes in Carroll County, Iowa. Unfortunately, three sons in Germany have already passed on to the better hereafter. Mr. Hoffmann immigrated to America with his family on 13 June 1866, just as the Austro-Prussian War was breaking out, and on the 4th of July he arrived at his destination of Elkport, Clayton County, Iowa, where his brother Anton lived. He lived on the Turkey River for 14 years, where a few times he experienced severe danger from flooding. The old gentleman had eight brothers, all of whom, unfortunately, have preceded him in death, except for August, who still lives in his hometown in Germany and is 12 years older than Ernst. His brother Anton immigrated to America before him in 1851, and he died in 1874 in New Vienna, Dubuque County, Iowa. His wife had two sisters, but both passed into the better hereafter several years ago in
their old hometown. The anniversary couple intend to spend their twilight years in Hillsdale.
A Johann Bernard Hoffmann, 3rd son of Gottlieb Hoffmann, cottager and wood ? maker, married Johanna Christiana Rammelt 14 June 1845 Seitendorf (#998722)
arrived in US in 29 Aug 1854 at New York, ship Marianne, from Bremen, place of origin Seitendorff; destination Baltimore
Civil War registration-lived in Volga Twp, Clayton Co, IA
probate index: book 22, page 602, #1468 disposal
age 49 yrs, 6 mo
see Find A Grave Memorial# 80733072
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I translated the following anniversary notice from Der Carroll Demokrat, a German-language newspaper published in Carroll, Iowa, between about 1874 and 1920. It was originally published on Friday, 21 September 1894. Any information in brackets or notes at the end are my own explanations. It reads as follows:[Submitted to the paper]
[Hoffmann Anniversary]The married couple Ernst Hoffmann and Marianna (Kern) Hoffmann will festively celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday, 25 September, in Hillsdale [Roselle], in the circle of their family. The celebration will start in the morning at nine o'clock with a service at the church, and will be celebrated in the afternoon with good hospitality and pleasant entertainment. We hereby heartily invite all our old friends and acquaintances.
The anniversary gentleman was born on 25 July 1822 in Seitendorf, near Zittau, in the Oberlausitz; his wife on 2 December 1821 at Königsheim near Ostritz, in the kingdom of Saxony. Their descendants are two sons and a daughter and 10 grandchildren, who all have their homes in Carroll County, Iowa. Unfortunately, three sons in Germany have already passed on to the better hereafter. Mr. Hoffmann immigrated to America with his family on 13 June 1866, just as the Austro-Prussian War was breaking out, and on the 4th of July he arrived at his destination of Elkport, Clayton County, Iowa, where his brother Anton lived. He lived on the Turkey River for 14 years, where a few times he experienced severe danger from flooding. The old gentleman had eight brothers, all of whom, unfortunately, have preceded him in death, except for August, who still lives in his hometown in Germany and is 12 years older than Ernst. His brother Anton immigrated to America before him in 1851, and he died in 1874 in New Vienna, Dubuque County, Iowa. His wife had two sisters, but both passed into the better hereafter several years ago in
their old hometown. The anniversary couple intend to spend their twilight years in Hillsdale.
Hausler or cottager - had cottage and rented a small acreage to pass on - in Schonfeld at his marriage
gardener in Konigshain at birth of children and at Marianne's marriage
age 60 yr, 1 mo.
had 1 son and 5 daughters, left 1 son and 2 daughters
47 yr, 11 mo
left widow and three daughters
had a son, Franz Anton, born out of wedlock on Sept 1836; he died 15 days later on Oct. 1, 1836 in Konigshain
sponsor at baptism of Franz Joseph Ladisch