Apparently Nick Eller was involved in a legal dispute over some lots in the city of Alva, Woods Co., Oklahoma. While I can't follow all the legalese, I can glean some genealogical information from the record. Unfortunately, not for Nick, but for the Moe family (no relation to me as far as I know), and I present it here.
source: 168 Pacific Reporter (Okl., p. 820), case #6666
Eller v. Noah, Supreme Court of Oklahoma, Nov. 6, 1917
Commisioners Opinion, Division No. 2. Error from District Court, Woods Co., R.H. Loofbourrow, Judge.
Ejectment by H.A. Noah, adminstrator of the estate of Carrie A. Moe, deceased, against Nick Eller.
T.J. Womac, of Alva, for plaintiff in error.
H.A. Noah, of Alva, for defendant in error.
West C. This suit in ejectment was begun in the district court of Woods county by defendant in error against plaintiff in error to recover lots located in the town of Alva, in said county...
In part of the suit, those parties from whom Nick obtained the lots are listed, incidentally, revealing the surviving family of Carrie A. Moe. These are, "John Moe, Oswald F. Moe, Lottye E. Moe, Arnolda C. Burns and Burt E. Burns, her husband, and Anna A. Johnson and James A. Johnson, her husband, heirs at law of the said Carrie A. Moe, deceased..."
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
More on the Woods County Ellers
Following a tip from a genealogy query, I’ve discovered additional records of the Woods County, Eller family in OK. I’d like to say these clear up confusion over Nick F. Eller’s two wives, Mary, but they do not. In the interest of completion, I’ll present what I’ve discovered and make some logical guesses about how these records fit in with previous information.
First, the burial places of Nick F. Eller and a few family members are found to be in the Alva City Cemetery. The locations within the cemetery and the dates of death are recorded online. Numbers preceding the names are the section, lot and space within the cemetery.
06-046-06, Eller, Charley, Jan 20, 1915
06-046-01, Eller, infant
06-046-3N, Eller, infant, May 13, 1911
06-046-3S, Eller, infant
09-025-08, Eller, Mary Warwick, Mar 28, 1931
06-047-06, Eller, Mattie A., Jan 2, 1968
06-046-08, Eller, Nick F., Jan 15, 1932
06-047-05, Eller, Ray R., Aug 13, 1947
According to census records, Mattie A. was Ray R. Eller’s wife, and they are buried side-by-side. Charley Eller was Nick’s son, born in 1902, so we see that he died young at around age 13. Assuming that Mary Warwick Eller is Nick’s wife, it’s a good guess that Warwick was her maiden name. Accordingly, I searched the records and discovered Catherine Warwick, buried at 09-025-06, Dec. 25, 1900. Mary and Catherine are, therefore, separated by one burial space in the cemetery, and it looks as though Catherine is a good candidate for Mary’s mother.
Following up on this lead, I searched the Alva, Woods, OK census records for families named Warwick and discovered two Warrick households.
1900 Alva, Woods, OK, District 213
Warrick, Isaac, head, b. Aug 1828, NC, Father/Mother born NC
Warrick, Catherine, wife, b. Sep 1835, IL, Father born NC, Mother born IL
This couple was married in 1855. Catherine was the mother of 13 children, four of them living.
The second household contained a younger family with children:
1900 Alva, Woods, OK, District 213
Warrick, James A., head, carpenter, b. Dec. 1866, IL, Father born PA, Mother born IL
Warrick, Rhoda J., wife, b. Sep 1866, IL
Warrick, Ida E., dau, b. Sep 1890, KS
Warrick, Rose E., dau, b. May 1892, KS
While I assumed that Catherine Warrick of the first record was that same one buried in the Alva City Cemetery of that same year, I could not be sure that James A. Warrick was related. However, I now had the name Isaac Warwick with which I could search the records. Subsequently, I found two records which appear to identify Isaac Warwick and his family.
1880, Cache, Johnson, Illinois
L.(I?) W. Worick, age 55, b. NC F/NC, M/NC
Catherine Worick, age 48, b. IL F/NC, M/IL
Marggret Worick, age 21, b. IL
James A. Worick, age 14, b. IL
Mary Ettie Worick, age 8, b. IL
Forence Ida Worick, age 2, b. IL
This first record is revealing in that it links both a James A. and a Mary E. with Catherine Worick and her husband, Isaac. That same family appears in a second record, but they have moved from IL (as the census states).
1895 Kansas census collection, Kiowa, Wellsford
L.(I?) W. Warrick, age 65, b. NC, farmer, moved from IL
C.W. Warrick, age 61, b. IL
Mary Monroe, age 22, b. IL
Ida Warrick, age 16, IL
This second record doesn’t list the family relationships, but Mary and Ida are most likely the two daughters, although it appears that in the intervening years, Mary married and then returned to her father’s household. If this is, indeed, Nick F. Eller’s future wife, that information is consistent with the 1910 census record which states that Mary E.L.’s marriage to Nick is her second. A note about Kiowa, KS; it’s located adjacent to Woods Co, OK, just north of the state line.
Incidentally, another record can be found for James A. Warrick, in which he has moved his family to Lindsay, Tulare, CA by 1910. In that record, he lists his father’s birthplace as Virginia, although he had claimed it as PA in 1900. In my research, I have found that this business of a parent’s birthplace is a notoriously unreliable piece of census information. When it fits, it’s satisfying, but it’s just as often incorrect.
One more important record requires mention, that is, the Mar 1 1895 Kansas state census for Pratt, Springvale:
N.F. Eller, age 34
M.J., age 35
C.V., age 8
Willy, age 5
Harrison, age 3
Jasper, age 2
M.J. in this record, then, is Nick F.’s first wife, Mary, although the 1900 census indicates she should be only 22 in 1895. This is not the only possible error on this record. Nevertheless, it appears to be the correct family.
Conclusion:
I’m fairly certain that I’ve identified the parents of Nick F. Eller’s wife, Mary, at least his second wife, Mary E.L. I believe she was Mary Ettie Warwick, daughter of Isaac and Catherine Warwick, that they moved from IL, Mary’s birthplace, to KS, and then south to Alva, OK. If there were two Marys, and evidence (jumbled as it is) suggests there were, then the first Mary was the mother of Capetola Viola, William Lazreth, Harrison and Jasper Joseph, Nick’s older children, and that is the lineage in which I am most interested. Therefore, I am left still searching for the maiden name of Mary, Nick’s first wife.
First, the burial places of Nick F. Eller and a few family members are found to be in the Alva City Cemetery. The locations within the cemetery and the dates of death are recorded online. Numbers preceding the names are the section, lot and space within the cemetery.
06-046-06, Eller, Charley, Jan 20, 1915
06-046-01, Eller, infant
06-046-3N, Eller, infant, May 13, 1911
06-046-3S, Eller, infant
09-025-08, Eller, Mary Warwick, Mar 28, 1931
06-047-06, Eller, Mattie A., Jan 2, 1968
06-046-08, Eller, Nick F., Jan 15, 1932
06-047-05, Eller, Ray R., Aug 13, 1947
According to census records, Mattie A. was Ray R. Eller’s wife, and they are buried side-by-side. Charley Eller was Nick’s son, born in 1902, so we see that he died young at around age 13. Assuming that Mary Warwick Eller is Nick’s wife, it’s a good guess that Warwick was her maiden name. Accordingly, I searched the records and discovered Catherine Warwick, buried at 09-025-06, Dec. 25, 1900. Mary and Catherine are, therefore, separated by one burial space in the cemetery, and it looks as though Catherine is a good candidate for Mary’s mother.
Following up on this lead, I searched the Alva, Woods, OK census records for families named Warwick and discovered two Warrick households.
1900 Alva, Woods, OK, District 213
Warrick, Isaac, head, b. Aug 1828, NC, Father/Mother born NC
Warrick, Catherine, wife, b. Sep 1835, IL, Father born NC, Mother born IL
This couple was married in 1855. Catherine was the mother of 13 children, four of them living.
The second household contained a younger family with children:
1900 Alva, Woods, OK, District 213
Warrick, James A., head, carpenter, b. Dec. 1866, IL, Father born PA, Mother born IL
Warrick, Rhoda J., wife, b. Sep 1866, IL
Warrick, Ida E., dau, b. Sep 1890, KS
Warrick, Rose E., dau, b. May 1892, KS
While I assumed that Catherine Warrick of the first record was that same one buried in the Alva City Cemetery of that same year, I could not be sure that James A. Warrick was related. However, I now had the name Isaac Warwick with which I could search the records. Subsequently, I found two records which appear to identify Isaac Warwick and his family.
1880, Cache, Johnson, Illinois
L.(I?) W. Worick, age 55, b. NC F/NC, M/NC
Catherine Worick, age 48, b. IL F/NC, M/IL
Marggret Worick, age 21, b. IL
James A. Worick, age 14, b. IL
Mary Ettie Worick, age 8, b. IL
Forence Ida Worick, age 2, b. IL
This first record is revealing in that it links both a James A. and a Mary E. with Catherine Worick and her husband, Isaac. That same family appears in a second record, but they have moved from IL (as the census states).
1895 Kansas census collection, Kiowa, Wellsford
L.(I?) W. Warrick, age 65, b. NC, farmer, moved from IL
C.W. Warrick, age 61, b. IL
Mary Monroe, age 22, b. IL
Ida Warrick, age 16, IL
This second record doesn’t list the family relationships, but Mary and Ida are most likely the two daughters, although it appears that in the intervening years, Mary married and then returned to her father’s household. If this is, indeed, Nick F. Eller’s future wife, that information is consistent with the 1910 census record which states that Mary E.L.’s marriage to Nick is her second. A note about Kiowa, KS; it’s located adjacent to Woods Co, OK, just north of the state line.
Incidentally, another record can be found for James A. Warrick, in which he has moved his family to Lindsay, Tulare, CA by 1910. In that record, he lists his father’s birthplace as Virginia, although he had claimed it as PA in 1900. In my research, I have found that this business of a parent’s birthplace is a notoriously unreliable piece of census information. When it fits, it’s satisfying, but it’s just as often incorrect.
One more important record requires mention, that is, the Mar 1 1895 Kansas state census for Pratt, Springvale:
N.F. Eller, age 34
M.J., age 35
C.V., age 8
Willy, age 5
Harrison, age 3
Jasper, age 2
M.J. in this record, then, is Nick F.’s first wife, Mary, although the 1900 census indicates she should be only 22 in 1895. This is not the only possible error on this record. Nevertheless, it appears to be the correct family.
Conclusion:
I’m fairly certain that I’ve identified the parents of Nick F. Eller’s wife, Mary, at least his second wife, Mary E.L. I believe she was Mary Ettie Warwick, daughter of Isaac and Catherine Warwick, that they moved from IL, Mary’s birthplace, to KS, and then south to Alva, OK. If there were two Marys, and evidence (jumbled as it is) suggests there were, then the first Mary was the mother of Capetola Viola, William Lazreth, Harrison and Jasper Joseph, Nick’s older children, and that is the lineage in which I am most interested. Therefore, I am left still searching for the maiden name of Mary, Nick’s first wife.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Charles Dugar's Wives
From three census records and the information from headstones in the Lynhaven Cemetery, it’s possible to follow the marriages of Charles Dugar. Charles is of interest for the reason that his line leads eventually to Edith Clairbel Kenyon, her children, and their children, who are the subject of this research. Beginning from living memory…
From family background it is known that Edith Clairbel Kenyon married Roy Hiram Tripp. Edith’s obituary confirms this information and provides a marriage date, Dec. 12, 1906.
The couple and their children are found in the Carlton, Orleans, NY census record of 1910.
Roy H. Tripp 24
Edith C. Tripp 24
Hildreth A. Tripp 2
Clifford G. Tripp 1y 4m
Harriet A. Tripp 1m
Their daughter, Helena T., was born in 1913. Edith died early at age 29 on Apr 14, 1915. After her death, Roy remarried to Grayce (maiden name unknown). Three years after her mother’s death, Hildreth passed away in 1918. Roy’s daughter Helena went to live with her maternal grandparents, Charles and Jessie Kenyon.
She appears with them on the 1920, Newfane, Niagara, NY census record.
Charles Kenyon 60
Jessie Kenyon 57
*Helen Tripp 6
Clifford lived with an aunt and uncle, the Snowdons, where he can be found on the 1920 census for Yates, Orleans, NY.
John E. Snowden 34
Harriet Snowden 32
Robert Snowden 2y 5m
*Clifford Tripp 11
He remains with the Snowdons in 1930, still in Yates.
Edward J. Snowdon 44
Hattie E. Snowdon 42
Robert T. Snowdon 12
Van E. Snowdon 9
*Clifford G. Tripp 20
Only Harriet remained in the Tripp household, relocated to Pennsylvania, until her marriage to Estal E. Sparlin in 1929.
Along with her father and stepmother, she appears on the Meadville Ward 1, Crawford, PA census record of 1920.
Roy H. Tripp 36
Grayce Tripp 37
*Harriet Tripp 9
Edith C. Kenyon’s obituary revealed the names of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kenyon, as well as those of her siblings, Henry, Ruth and Nettie. In fact, before her marriage to Roy Tripp, she appears on the 1900 census in her father’s household.
1900 Yates, Orleans, New York Census:
Charles Kenyon 40
Jessie Kenyon 38
Henry Kenyon 19
*Edith Kenyon 14
Nettie Kenyon 11
Ruth Kenyon 1
At the beginning of Charles and Jessie’s married life, they reside with Jessie’s parents, Abner and Amanda Slade, and two of Jessie’s sisters with children.
On the 1880 census record for Somerset, Niagara, NY, the household appears as follows:
Abner Slade 67
Amanda Slade 57
Hattie Petric 32
Mary Petric 4
Emma Mason 30
Clara Mason 6
*Charles Kinyon 20
*Jessie Kinyon 18
Charles Kenyon’s father, Daniel Chaffee Kenyon, is revealed in the elder Kenyon’s obituary. Charles’ mother, too, Mary L. [Louisa] Dugar is named, as well as three siblings, Clay, Ward and Ella. Two census records confirm the content of this household.
1860 census for Yates, Orleans, NY:
Daniel Kinnion 30
Mary L. Kinnion 22
Lucy E. Kinnion 2
Charles B. Kinnion 11m
1870 census for Yates, Orleans, NY:
Daniel C. Kenyon 40
Mary L. Kenyon 31
Laney Ella Kenyon 12
Charles B. Kenyon 10
Clay C. Kenyon 8
Ward Kenyon 3
The source “The Chaffee Genealogy: Embracing the Chafe, Chafy…” by William Henry Chaffee, 1909, indicates the father of Mary Louisa Dugar who married Daniel Chaffee Kenyon, that is, Charles Dugar. 1850 census for Yates, Orleans, NY supports this relationship.
Charles Dugar 40
Mary [Mercy?] Dugar 40
Sophia Dugar 16
Sarah Ann Dugar 16
Mary [Mercy?] J. Dugar 15
Sarah Dugar 13
*Mary Dugar 11
Erasta Dugar 10
Charles Dugar 8
Emma Dugar 6
Lucy Dugar 2
The above record provides the name of Charles Dugar’s first wife, Mary or, as it is known from elsewhere, Mercy. This record indicates that Mercy is the mother of the nine children who appear in 1850. The Lynhaven Cemetery provides more information concerning this wife, b. Jul 6, 1809, d. Dec 21, 1852. Therefore, she died two years after her name appears on the 1850 census.
The 1860 census for Yates, Orleans, NY provides the name of Charles Dugar’s second wife, Bethiah (maiden name unknown).
Charles Dugar 50
*Bethiah Dugar 45
Jane Dugar 25
Sophia Dugar 23
Wesley Dugar 18
Emma Dugar 16
Lucy Dugar 11
Although no other record (currently in possession) provides Bethiah’s maiden name, date of birth or death, it is possible to determine the name of a third wife for Charles Dugar. Presumably, Bethiah died in the interval between 1860 and 1870, because this third wife, Lydia, is named on the 1870 census for Yates, Orleans, NY.
Charles Dugar 60
*Lydia Dugar 39
May W. Barman 11
The source “Landmarks of Orleans Co., NY,” p19 (excerpt below) provides Lydia’s maiden name, Gaskill, and also the information to identify May W. Barman [Barnum] as Lydia’s daughter from a previous marriage.
“Lydia Ann Gaskill was thrice married, first to Clifton Barnum, who died April 18, 1863, in the hospital at Fairfax, VA, and was a member of the 6th Regiment Michigan Cavalry. Her second husband was Charles Dugar of Yates, who died in 1880, and the third was Dewitt Kenyon, whose parents built the Kenyonville mills.”
Implications:
Some family trees build a relationship between one of the Dugar children and the large Gaskill (Gascoigne) family based on this third marriage of Charles Dugar. These must be in error for clearly Mercy, Charles’ first wife, is the mother of his first nine children. If other children were born, either to Bethiah or Lydia, I haven’t personally discovered the record. At least one family tree I’ve seen publicly claims a wife, Bethiah Mercy Babcock, especially as the mother of Mary Louisa Dugar. Perhaps an amalgam of names based on a misunderstanding of the census records or simply coincidence? Mercy, however, died in 1852, so the 2nd wife, Bethiah, is definitely a unique individual and, also, not the mother of Mary Louisa.
In the interest of organization, much available data was omitted from the above summary, especially concerning family branches not in direct line between Edith C. Kenyon and Charles Dugar. I’m happy to provide any other information concerning dates, places or records upon request. Also, if you have information to share with me, please do!
From family background it is known that Edith Clairbel Kenyon married Roy Hiram Tripp. Edith’s obituary confirms this information and provides a marriage date, Dec. 12, 1906.
The couple and their children are found in the Carlton, Orleans, NY census record of 1910.
Roy H. Tripp 24
Edith C. Tripp 24
Hildreth A. Tripp 2
Clifford G. Tripp 1y 4m
Harriet A. Tripp 1m
Their daughter, Helena T., was born in 1913. Edith died early at age 29 on Apr 14, 1915. After her death, Roy remarried to Grayce (maiden name unknown). Three years after her mother’s death, Hildreth passed away in 1918. Roy’s daughter Helena went to live with her maternal grandparents, Charles and Jessie Kenyon.
She appears with them on the 1920, Newfane, Niagara, NY census record.
Charles Kenyon 60
Jessie Kenyon 57
*Helen Tripp 6
Clifford lived with an aunt and uncle, the Snowdons, where he can be found on the 1920 census for Yates, Orleans, NY.
John E. Snowden 34
Harriet Snowden 32
Robert Snowden 2y 5m
*Clifford Tripp 11
He remains with the Snowdons in 1930, still in Yates.
Edward J. Snowdon 44
Hattie E. Snowdon 42
Robert T. Snowdon 12
Van E. Snowdon 9
*Clifford G. Tripp 20
Only Harriet remained in the Tripp household, relocated to Pennsylvania, until her marriage to Estal E. Sparlin in 1929.
Along with her father and stepmother, she appears on the Meadville Ward 1, Crawford, PA census record of 1920.
Roy H. Tripp 36
Grayce Tripp 37
*Harriet Tripp 9
Edith C. Kenyon’s obituary revealed the names of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kenyon, as well as those of her siblings, Henry, Ruth and Nettie. In fact, before her marriage to Roy Tripp, she appears on the 1900 census in her father’s household.
1900 Yates, Orleans, New York Census:
Charles Kenyon 40
Jessie Kenyon 38
Henry Kenyon 19
*Edith Kenyon 14
Nettie Kenyon 11
Ruth Kenyon 1
At the beginning of Charles and Jessie’s married life, they reside with Jessie’s parents, Abner and Amanda Slade, and two of Jessie’s sisters with children.
On the 1880 census record for Somerset, Niagara, NY, the household appears as follows:
Abner Slade 67
Amanda Slade 57
Hattie Petric 32
Mary Petric 4
Emma Mason 30
Clara Mason 6
*Charles Kinyon 20
*Jessie Kinyon 18
Charles Kenyon’s father, Daniel Chaffee Kenyon, is revealed in the elder Kenyon’s obituary. Charles’ mother, too, Mary L. [Louisa] Dugar is named, as well as three siblings, Clay, Ward and Ella. Two census records confirm the content of this household.
1860 census for Yates, Orleans, NY:
Daniel Kinnion 30
Mary L. Kinnion 22
Lucy E. Kinnion 2
Charles B. Kinnion 11m
1870 census for Yates, Orleans, NY:
Daniel C. Kenyon 40
Mary L. Kenyon 31
Laney Ella Kenyon 12
Charles B. Kenyon 10
Clay C. Kenyon 8
Ward Kenyon 3
The source “The Chaffee Genealogy: Embracing the Chafe, Chafy…” by William Henry Chaffee, 1909, indicates the father of Mary Louisa Dugar who married Daniel Chaffee Kenyon, that is, Charles Dugar. 1850 census for Yates, Orleans, NY supports this relationship.
Charles Dugar 40
Mary [Mercy?] Dugar 40
Sophia Dugar 16
Sarah Ann Dugar 16
Mary [Mercy?] J. Dugar 15
Sarah Dugar 13
*Mary Dugar 11
Erasta Dugar 10
Charles Dugar 8
Emma Dugar 6
Lucy Dugar 2
The above record provides the name of Charles Dugar’s first wife, Mary or, as it is known from elsewhere, Mercy. This record indicates that Mercy is the mother of the nine children who appear in 1850. The Lynhaven Cemetery provides more information concerning this wife, b. Jul 6, 1809, d. Dec 21, 1852. Therefore, she died two years after her name appears on the 1850 census.
The 1860 census for Yates, Orleans, NY provides the name of Charles Dugar’s second wife, Bethiah (maiden name unknown).
Charles Dugar 50
*Bethiah Dugar 45
Jane Dugar 25
Sophia Dugar 23
Wesley Dugar 18
Emma Dugar 16
Lucy Dugar 11
Although no other record (currently in possession) provides Bethiah’s maiden name, date of birth or death, it is possible to determine the name of a third wife for Charles Dugar. Presumably, Bethiah died in the interval between 1860 and 1870, because this third wife, Lydia, is named on the 1870 census for Yates, Orleans, NY.
Charles Dugar 60
*Lydia Dugar 39
May W. Barman 11
The source “Landmarks of Orleans Co., NY,” p19 (excerpt below) provides Lydia’s maiden name, Gaskill, and also the information to identify May W. Barman [Barnum] as Lydia’s daughter from a previous marriage.
“Lydia Ann Gaskill was thrice married, first to Clifton Barnum, who died April 18, 1863, in the hospital at Fairfax, VA, and was a member of the 6th Regiment Michigan Cavalry. Her second husband was Charles Dugar of Yates, who died in 1880, and the third was Dewitt Kenyon, whose parents built the Kenyonville mills.”
Implications:
Some family trees build a relationship between one of the Dugar children and the large Gaskill (Gascoigne) family based on this third marriage of Charles Dugar. These must be in error for clearly Mercy, Charles’ first wife, is the mother of his first nine children. If other children were born, either to Bethiah or Lydia, I haven’t personally discovered the record. At least one family tree I’ve seen publicly claims a wife, Bethiah Mercy Babcock, especially as the mother of Mary Louisa Dugar. Perhaps an amalgam of names based on a misunderstanding of the census records or simply coincidence? Mercy, however, died in 1852, so the 2nd wife, Bethiah, is definitely a unique individual and, also, not the mother of Mary Louisa.
In the interest of organization, much available data was omitted from the above summary, especially concerning family branches not in direct line between Edith C. Kenyon and Charles Dugar. I’m happy to provide any other information concerning dates, places or records upon request. Also, if you have information to share with me, please do!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Obituary: Susan Matilda Ragan, b. Blount Co. TN, May 9, 1849
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE
Susan M. Ragan, daughter of Darby and Esther Ragan, was born in Blount Co. TN on May 9, 1849 and departed this life Aug 8, 1930 at the home of her daughter Matilda A. Noble, New Hampton, aged 81 yrs 2 mos 30d. She came with her parents to Harrison Co. MO in 1851, where she spent the greater part of her life. She was united in marriage to George W. Smith in the year 1868. To this union 12 children were born, four of whom preceeded her in death, namely Nancy A. Smith, Andrew T. Smith, Lueititia B. Crabtree and Alva C. Smith. Left to mourn her are Wm. L. Smith and Elbert O. [C.] Smith both of Wichita, KS, Sarah E. Townsend of St Louis, James Manford Smith of Huntingston, WV, Della S. Graves and Letha A. Ritterback, both of Springfield, MO, Dee V. Smith of Crane, MO and Matilda A. Noble of New Hampton, MO. The husband and father passed away at Springfield, MO, Dec 31, 1909, aged 88y 2m 1d. She joined Cumberland Presbyterian Church at age 14y. Short services were held by T(?)harold Northup of Martinsville, MO at the Floyd Noble home next to the Willow Row church on Aug 9, and the body was taken to Springfield, MO, where the funeral was held at the Mt. Comfort church, and she was laid to rest beside her husband in the cemetery nearby.
Susan M. Ragan, daughter of Darby and Esther Ragan, was born in Blount Co. TN on May 9, 1849 and departed this life Aug 8, 1930 at the home of her daughter Matilda A. Noble, New Hampton, aged 81 yrs 2 mos 30d. She came with her parents to Harrison Co. MO in 1851, where she spent the greater part of her life. She was united in marriage to George W. Smith in the year 1868. To this union 12 children were born, four of whom preceeded her in death, namely Nancy A. Smith, Andrew T. Smith, Lueititia B. Crabtree and Alva C. Smith. Left to mourn her are Wm. L. Smith and Elbert O. [C.] Smith both of Wichita, KS, Sarah E. Townsend of St Louis, James Manford Smith of Huntingston, WV, Della S. Graves and Letha A. Ritterback, both of Springfield, MO, Dee V. Smith of Crane, MO and Matilda A. Noble of New Hampton, MO. The husband and father passed away at Springfield, MO, Dec 31, 1909, aged 88y 2m 1d. She joined Cumberland Presbyterian Church at age 14y. Short services were held by T(?)harold Northup of Martinsville, MO at the Floyd Noble home next to the Willow Row church on Aug 9, and the body was taken to Springfield, MO, where the funeral was held at the Mt. Comfort church, and she was laid to rest beside her husband in the cemetery nearby.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Samuel Smith: Will and 1850 Census
1850 Marshall County WV Census:
Samuel, Farmer, $3000, 64-M-PA
Margaret, 60-F, PA
Joseph 24, M - OH
Sarah 20-F PA
Lavina 19-F VA
Evans, David 15-M Wales
Son-John: land bordering Frederick Smith's
Son-Joseph: land bordering Benjamin Smith, John Higgs, Joseph Smith, John Smith, and John Groves
Wife-Margaret (Joseph to take care of her)
Dau-Nancy, wife of David Smith $6
Dau-Elizabeth, wife of Andrew Wayne $25
Dau-Mary Young, wife of Elijah Young $50
Dau-Rachel Matilda, wife of James Miller $2
Dau-Hanna G? wife of John Groves $2
Son-Samuel $2
Son-Frederick $2
Son-Andrew $2
Son-Benjamin $2
Dau-Lovena to "live in my mansion house" until married and then have a cow herd and bedstead and $10 worth of kitchen furniture and $50 after wife dies.
boy living in - David Evans when 21, one horse, saddle and bridle $50
Executors: Frederick and Joseph
30 Jul 1851 by X, Witnessed by C. P. Wells, James Campbell, Joe Hubbs. Entered August 1851, WILL of Samuel Smith, Marshall Co., VA, Will Book 1, Page 145
In the name of God, Amen. I, Samuel Smith of Marshall Co., Va., being weak in body but of sound mind and prepossessing memory do make this my last will and testament as follows, to-wit:
I will and bequeath to my daughter Margaret Young and her children one track of land in Mar. Co. Va. "bainng on Coonns ness" containing one hundred and twenty five acres the same that is deeded to me in a deed bearing date February 13th 1851 from Nathaniel Preston by "I". Hoge and David B. Spencer by "I" Hoge being a part of 1000 acres patened? by Richard Nickoles to have and to hold forever with all the appurtenances thereunto.
I will and bequeath to my son John the southwest end of my place I live on in Mar. Co. Va. to wit beginning at Frederick Smith's southeast corner and running with his line a northeast direction to a drain that divides my land and John Groves and from there to a gait [sic] post near where he now lives and from thence a strait line to my south east corner from thence to the place of beginning to have and to hold him and his heirs forever with all the appurtenance thereunto.
I will and bequeath to my son Joseph all the residue of my real estate situated on the Ohio river on one side and John Higgs on another side and Benjamin Smith on another side and Joseph Smith line on one side and John Smith's line on one end and John Groves line on one side.
I will and bequeath to my wife Margaret Smith all my personal property as long as she may live and I further will and command that my son Joseph Smith keep my wife all her natural lifetime and after her decease to have all my personal property with the real estate before mentioned to have and to hold forever and his heirs with all the appurtenance thereunto.
I will and command that my son Joseph pay all my just and legal debts and funeral expenses in due time. I will and command that my son Joseph pay to all the herein-after named legatees the several sums I specify three years after the decease of my wife.
I will my daughter Nancy, wife of David Smith, Six Dollars. I will my daughter Elizabeth, wife of Andrew Wayne, Twenty Five Dollars. I will my daughter Mary Young, wife of Elijah Young, fifty dollars. I will my daughter Rachel Matilda, wife of James Miller, Two dollars. I will my daughter Hanna G., wife of John Groves, Two dollars. I will my son Samuel Two dollars. I will my son Frederick Two Dollars. I will my son Andrew Two dollars. I will my son Benjamin Two Dollars. I will and command that my daughter Lovena live in my mansion house till she is married and then my son Joseph set her out with a cow herd and bedstead and ten dollars worth of kitchen furniture and pay her fifty dollars three years after the decease of my wife. I further will and command that Joseph my son pay David Evans, a boy now living with me, when he is 21 years of age, a horse and saddle and bridle worth fifty dollars.
Last but not least I hereby appoint my sons Frederick and Joseph my executors of this my last will and testament. In testimony of the same I hereunto set my hand and seal the thirteenth day of July, one thousand eighteen hundred and fifty one.
Samuel "his X mark" Smith.
Signed, sealed and delivered by the above named Samuel Smith to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto set our hands, C. P. Wells, Jas. Campbell, Jos. Hubbs. Page 147, Marshall County Court, August Term 1851.
The last will and testament of Samuel Smith deceased was proved by the oaths of Charles P. Wells, James Campbell and Joseph Hubbs the subscribing witnesses thereto and is ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Frederick Smith and Joseph Smith the Executors therein named who made ______ thereto, and together with James Miller their security, are qualified to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of $700 conditioned as the law directs. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate of the said will in due form. A copy teste, James D. Morris, Clerk.
Samuel Smith: Statistics
· Birth: ABT 1786 in Pennsylvania
· Death: 9 AUG 1854 in Birch Ridge, Marshall County, West Virginia
· Burial: Birch Ridge, Marshall County, West Virginia
· Note: He is buried in a family cemetery in a wooded area off Birch Ridge.
· Occupation: Farmer
Father: Samuel Smith
Mother: Sallie Watt
Marriage: Margaret b: ABT 1790 in Pennsylvania
Children:
Nancy Smith b: BET 1808 AND 1832
Elizabeth Smith b: ABT 1808 in Pennsylvania
Mary Smith b: ABT 1811 in Pennsylvania
Frederick Smith b: ABT 1815
Margaret Smith b: ABT 1815 in Pennsylvania
Andrew Smith b: ABT 1816 in Pennsylvania
Benjamin Smith b: 1818 in Pennsylvania
Hanna G. Smith b: ABT 1826 in Virginia (WV)*
Joseph Smith b: ABT 1826
John Smith b: ABT 1828 in Pennsylvania
Samuel Smith b: ABT 1830 in West Virginia
Sarah Smith b: ABT 1830 in Pennsylvania
Lovena Smith b: ABT 1831 in Virginia (WV)
Rachel Matilda Smith b: ABT 1835 in Virginia (WV)
*This portion of Virginia later became part of West Virginia.
Samuel, Farmer, $3000, 64-M-PA
Margaret, 60-F, PA
Joseph 24, M - OH
Sarah 20-F PA
Lavina 19-F VA
Evans, David 15-M Wales
Samuel Smith: Last Testament
"Samuel Smith Will, Marshall Co., VA, Will Book 1, Page 145.
Abstract:Daughter Margaret Young and her children (tract of Land) 125 acresSon-John: land bordering Frederick Smith's
Son-Joseph: land bordering Benjamin Smith, John Higgs, Joseph Smith, John Smith, and John Groves
Wife-Margaret (Joseph to take care of her)
Dau-Nancy, wife of David Smith $6
Dau-Elizabeth, wife of Andrew Wayne $25
Dau-Mary Young, wife of Elijah Young $50
Dau-Rachel Matilda, wife of James Miller $2
Dau-Hanna G? wife of John Groves $2
Son-Samuel $2
Son-Frederick $2
Son-Andrew $2
Son-Benjamin $2
Dau-Lovena to "live in my mansion house" until married and then have a cow herd and bedstead and $10 worth of kitchen furniture and $50 after wife dies.
boy living in - David Evans when 21, one horse, saddle and bridle $50
Executors: Frederick and Joseph
30 Jul 1851 by X, Witnessed by C. P. Wells, James Campbell, Joe Hubbs. Entered August 1851, WILL of Samuel Smith, Marshall Co., VA, Will Book 1, Page 145
In the name of God, Amen. I, Samuel Smith of Marshall Co., Va., being weak in body but of sound mind and prepossessing memory do make this my last will and testament as follows, to-wit:
I will and bequeath to my daughter Margaret Young and her children one track of land in Mar. Co. Va. "bainng on Coonns ness" containing one hundred and twenty five acres the same that is deeded to me in a deed bearing date February 13th 1851 from Nathaniel Preston by "I". Hoge and David B. Spencer by "I" Hoge being a part of 1000 acres patened? by Richard Nickoles to have and to hold forever with all the appurtenances thereunto.
I will and bequeath to my son John the southwest end of my place I live on in Mar. Co. Va. to wit beginning at Frederick Smith's southeast corner and running with his line a northeast direction to a drain that divides my land and John Groves and from there to a gait [sic] post near where he now lives and from thence a strait line to my south east corner from thence to the place of beginning to have and to hold him and his heirs forever with all the appurtenance thereunto.
I will and bequeath to my son Joseph all the residue of my real estate situated on the Ohio river on one side and John Higgs on another side and Benjamin Smith on another side and Joseph Smith line on one side and John Smith's line on one end and John Groves line on one side.
I will and bequeath to my wife Margaret Smith all my personal property as long as she may live and I further will and command that my son Joseph Smith keep my wife all her natural lifetime and after her decease to have all my personal property with the real estate before mentioned to have and to hold forever and his heirs with all the appurtenance thereunto.
I will and command that my son Joseph pay all my just and legal debts and funeral expenses in due time. I will and command that my son Joseph pay to all the herein-after named legatees the several sums I specify three years after the decease of my wife.
I will my daughter Nancy, wife of David Smith, Six Dollars. I will my daughter Elizabeth, wife of Andrew Wayne, Twenty Five Dollars. I will my daughter Mary Young, wife of Elijah Young, fifty dollars. I will my daughter Rachel Matilda, wife of James Miller, Two dollars. I will my daughter Hanna G., wife of John Groves, Two dollars. I will my son Samuel Two dollars. I will my son Frederick Two Dollars. I will my son Andrew Two dollars. I will my son Benjamin Two Dollars. I will and command that my daughter Lovena live in my mansion house till she is married and then my son Joseph set her out with a cow herd and bedstead and ten dollars worth of kitchen furniture and pay her fifty dollars three years after the decease of my wife. I further will and command that Joseph my son pay David Evans, a boy now living with me, when he is 21 years of age, a horse and saddle and bridle worth fifty dollars.
Last but not least I hereby appoint my sons Frederick and Joseph my executors of this my last will and testament. In testimony of the same I hereunto set my hand and seal the thirteenth day of July, one thousand eighteen hundred and fifty one.
Samuel "his X mark" Smith.
Signed, sealed and delivered by the above named Samuel Smith to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto set our hands, C. P. Wells, Jas. Campbell, Jos. Hubbs. Page 147, Marshall County Court, August Term 1851.
The last will and testament of Samuel Smith deceased was proved by the oaths of Charles P. Wells, James Campbell and Joseph Hubbs the subscribing witnesses thereto and is ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Frederick Smith and Joseph Smith the Executors therein named who made ______ thereto, and together with James Miller their security, are qualified to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of $700 conditioned as the law directs. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate of the said will in due form. A copy teste, James D. Morris, Clerk.
Samuel Smith: Statistics
· Birth: ABT 1786 in Pennsylvania
· Death: 9 AUG 1854 in Birch Ridge, Marshall County, West Virginia
· Burial: Birch Ridge, Marshall County, West Virginia
· Note: He is buried in a family cemetery in a wooded area off Birch Ridge.
· Occupation: Farmer
Father: Samuel Smith
Mother: Sallie Watt
Marriage: Margaret b: ABT 1790 in Pennsylvania
Children:
Nancy Smith b: BET 1808 AND 1832
Elizabeth Smith b: ABT 1808 in Pennsylvania
Mary Smith b: ABT 1811 in Pennsylvania
Frederick Smith b: ABT 1815
Margaret Smith b: ABT 1815 in Pennsylvania
Andrew Smith b: ABT 1816 in Pennsylvania
Benjamin Smith b: 1818 in Pennsylvania
Hanna G. Smith b: ABT 1826 in Virginia (WV)*
Joseph Smith b: ABT 1826
John Smith b: ABT 1828 in Pennsylvania
Samuel Smith b: ABT 1830 in West Virginia
Sarah Smith b: ABT 1830 in Pennsylvania
Lovena Smith b: ABT 1831 in Virginia (WV)
Rachel Matilda Smith b: ABT 1835 in Virginia (WV)
*This portion of Virginia later became part of West Virginia.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Obituary: Etta Gertrude Smith nee Groves
From an obituary (1961), Wichita, Sedgwick county, Kansas (probably the Wichita Eagle):
“Etta G. Smith, 80, Dies at Hospital
“Mrs. Etta G. Smith, 80, of 2401 Poplar, died Wednesday in a local hospital. She formerly resided 25 years at 126 Ellis. Mrs. Smith was born June 22, 1881, in Stottsville, Mo. and came to Wichita from there in 1918. She was a member of Calvary Methodist Church. Her husband, Elbert D., [C.] died 19 years ago. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Calvary Church with the Rev. Wayne Karlowski, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Survivors include two sons, Odie, 768 N. Custer, and Ned, Perryville, Ark.; three daughters, Mrs. James Triboulet, 2740 Coolidge, Mrs. Francis Rowland, Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Bert Glenn, Perryville, Ark., a brother, Barney Groves, and a sister, Mrs. Fairy Smith, of Springfield, Mo.; 22 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Lahey Mortuary has charge (the type then fades).”
“Etta G. Smith, 80, Dies at Hospital
“Mrs. Etta G. Smith, 80, of 2401 Poplar, died Wednesday in a local hospital. She formerly resided 25 years at 126 Ellis. Mrs. Smith was born June 22, 1881, in Stottsville, Mo. and came to Wichita from there in 1918. She was a member of Calvary Methodist Church. Her husband, Elbert D., [C.] died 19 years ago. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Calvary Church with the Rev. Wayne Karlowski, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Survivors include two sons, Odie, 768 N. Custer, and Ned, Perryville, Ark.; three daughters, Mrs. James Triboulet, 2740 Coolidge, Mrs. Francis Rowland, Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Bert Glenn, Perryville, Ark., a brother, Barney Groves, and a sister, Mrs. Fairy Smith, of Springfield, Mo.; 22 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Lahey Mortuary has charge (the type then fades).”
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
1890 Veterans Schedule For William B. Sparlin
In addition to those military records for William B. Sparlin in the entry, Illinois/Indiana Sparlings in the Civil War, I found this one:
1890 Veterans Schedules
Veteran's Name: William B. Sparlin
Home in 1890: Webb City, Jasper, Missouri
Year enlisted: 1864
Year Discharged: 1865
Rank: Private
Service: 13th IN infantry
Information is consistent with the records I found previously.
"American Civil War Records turn up a…
William Sparlin of Currysville, IN [Currysville is in Sullivan county.]
Enlistment date: 13 Dec. 1864, Company F, 13th Infantry Regiment, Indiana
Rank: Private
Side served: Union
Mustered out: 25 Aug 1865
U.S. Civil War Records confirm enlistment for a…
William B. Sparlin in the 13th Indiana Infantry
Rank: Private
Side served: Union
From the Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934…
William B. Sparlin filed for a war pension in the state of AR, in Feb, 18??. Service: 13? Ind Inf."
Putting it together, I am confident that the 1890 census record is that of William B. Sparlin of Currysville, IN and indicates that he not only retired in AR, but that he resided in southwest MO/northeast AR for a number of years.
Comments, corrections welcome.
1890 Veterans Schedules
Veteran's Name: William B. Sparlin
Home in 1890: Webb City, Jasper, Missouri
Year enlisted: 1864
Year Discharged: 1865
Rank: Private
Service: 13th IN infantry
Information is consistent with the records I found previously.
"American Civil War Records turn up a…
William Sparlin of Currysville, IN [Currysville is in Sullivan county.]
Enlistment date: 13 Dec. 1864, Company F, 13th Infantry Regiment, Indiana
Rank: Private
Side served: Union
Mustered out: 25 Aug 1865
U.S. Civil War Records confirm enlistment for a…
William B. Sparlin in the 13th Indiana Infantry
Rank: Private
Side served: Union
From the Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934…
William B. Sparlin filed for a war pension in the state of AR, in Feb, 18??. Service: 13? Ind Inf."
Putting it together, I am confident that the 1890 census record is that of William B. Sparlin of Currysville, IN and indicates that he not only retired in AR, but that he resided in southwest MO/northeast AR for a number of years.
Comments, corrections welcome.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Correction: Charles is William's Grandson
Correction to The Case of Sarah Ellen Bryant: I found a later census record which identifies Charles Bryant as William Bryant's grandson. Previously, I suggested that Emma, William's daughter, and Charles might be twins, but that's incorrect.
Illinois/Indiana Sparlings in the Civil War
This is a review of what I've uncovered in regards to Sparlings in the Civil War, at least those who may or may not be relevant to my family tree. (The first date is enlistment.)
Andrew Sparling 16 Dec 1861, Decatur, IL, pvt., Co. H 63rd IL infantry
(I know of no connection.)
Francis Sparling 19 Nov 1863, Pixley, IL, pvt. Co. K 48th IL infantry
mustered out: 15 Aug 1865, Little Rock, AR
(This appears to be the son of David and Mary (nee Holley) Sparling, therefore, Francis Marion Sparling, b.1841, IN)
George Sparling 13 Aug 1862, Chicago, IL, pvt. Co. C 113 IL infantry
disability discharge: 1 Feb 1863
(I know of no connection.)
George Sparling 18 May 1864, Snachwine, IL, Corporal, Co. B 139th IL infantry
mustered out: 28 Oct 1864, Peoria, IL
(I know of no connection.)
George Sparling 24 Apr 1861, Princeton, IL, 1st Sgt. Co. I 12th Il infantry
mustered out: 1 Aug 1861
(I know of no connection.)
Granville Sparling 19 Nov 1863, Bible Grove, IL, pvt. Co. K 48th IL infantry
mustered out 15 Aug 1865, Little Rock, AR
(This appears to be another son of David and Mary Sparling, therefore b. 1845, IN)
Isaac Sparling 16 Dec 1861, Decatur, IL, pvt. Co. H 63rd IL infantry
mustered out: 13 Jul 1865, Louisville, KY
(I know of no connection.)
John Sparling 14 May 1864, Chicago, IL, pvt. Co. F 134th IL infantry
mustered out: 25 oct, 1864, Chicago, IL
(I know of no connection.)
Michael Sparling 2 Sep 1861, Clay county, IL, pvt. Co. B 48th IL infantry
mustered out: 15 Aug 1865, Little Rock, AR
(This appears to be the son of Edward (Ned) and Polly Sparling, and a brother of David Sparling (above), therefore, b. 1841, IN)
Peter Sparling 3 Dec 1863, IL, Bible Grove, IL, pvt. Co. K 48th IL infantry
mustered out: 15 Aug 1865, Little Rock, AR
(This also appears to be the son of Edward, brother of David, therefore, (William) Peter, b. 1845, IN)
William Sparling 5 Jan 1864, Henry, IL, pvt. Co. B 86th IL infantry
deserted: 14 May 1864
(From the message boards, I understand this desertion was a confusion with his brother. By personal communication, I was informed that he retired in AR, but had no children in that area, so is probably not a direct ancestor in my family line.)
John Sparling 26 Oct 1863, IL, pvt. Co. B 48th IL infantry
mustered out: 15 Aug 1865, Little Rock, AR
(This appears to be the son of Moses C. Sparling, brother of Edward (Ned) Sparling, therefore, John W. Sparling, b. 1830, IN)
Archibald Sparling, pvt. Co. B 48th IL infantry
(This appears to be the son of Moses C. Sparling, John W.'s (above) brother, therefore, b. 1833, IN)
William Sparlin, 13 Dec 1864, Currysville, IN, pvt. Co. F 13th IN infantry
mustered out: 25 Aug 1865.
(While I don't know the connection of this Sparlin, he was from Currysville, which lies in Sullivan County, also the home of Moses C. and family. It's also possible that an AR Civil War pension record belongs to him, William B. Sparlin, service for the 13? IN infantry. He's possibly another son of Moses C., William, who was age 21 in 1864, although I would expect him in the 48th IL infantry if so.)
In the interest of organization, I omitted the details of how I made the above family connections. If you'd like to know more of my reasoning based on records, please leave a comment. Or, as always, if you can help me out, please, please get in touch.
Andrew Sparling 16 Dec 1861, Decatur, IL, pvt., Co. H 63rd IL infantry
(I know of no connection.)
Francis Sparling 19 Nov 1863, Pixley, IL, pvt. Co. K 48th IL infantry
mustered out: 15 Aug 1865, Little Rock, AR
(This appears to be the son of David and Mary (nee Holley) Sparling, therefore, Francis Marion Sparling, b.1841, IN)
George Sparling 13 Aug 1862, Chicago, IL, pvt. Co. C 113 IL infantry
disability discharge: 1 Feb 1863
(I know of no connection.)
George Sparling 18 May 1864, Snachwine, IL, Corporal, Co. B 139th IL infantry
mustered out: 28 Oct 1864, Peoria, IL
(I know of no connection.)
George Sparling 24 Apr 1861, Princeton, IL, 1st Sgt. Co. I 12th Il infantry
mustered out: 1 Aug 1861
(I know of no connection.)
Granville Sparling 19 Nov 1863, Bible Grove, IL, pvt. Co. K 48th IL infantry
mustered out 15 Aug 1865, Little Rock, AR
(This appears to be another son of David and Mary Sparling, therefore b. 1845, IN)
Isaac Sparling 16 Dec 1861, Decatur, IL, pvt. Co. H 63rd IL infantry
mustered out: 13 Jul 1865, Louisville, KY
(I know of no connection.)
John Sparling 14 May 1864, Chicago, IL, pvt. Co. F 134th IL infantry
mustered out: 25 oct, 1864, Chicago, IL
(I know of no connection.)
Michael Sparling 2 Sep 1861, Clay county, IL, pvt. Co. B 48th IL infantry
mustered out: 15 Aug 1865, Little Rock, AR
(This appears to be the son of Edward (Ned) and Polly Sparling, and a brother of David Sparling (above), therefore, b. 1841, IN)
Peter Sparling 3 Dec 1863, IL, Bible Grove, IL, pvt. Co. K 48th IL infantry
mustered out: 15 Aug 1865, Little Rock, AR
(This also appears to be the son of Edward, brother of David, therefore, (William) Peter, b. 1845, IN)
William Sparling 5 Jan 1864, Henry, IL, pvt. Co. B 86th IL infantry
deserted: 14 May 1864
(From the message boards, I understand this desertion was a confusion with his brother. By personal communication, I was informed that he retired in AR, but had no children in that area, so is probably not a direct ancestor in my family line.)
John Sparling 26 Oct 1863, IL, pvt. Co. B 48th IL infantry
mustered out: 15 Aug 1865, Little Rock, AR
(This appears to be the son of Moses C. Sparling, brother of Edward (Ned) Sparling, therefore, John W. Sparling, b. 1830, IN)
Archibald Sparling, pvt. Co. B 48th IL infantry
(This appears to be the son of Moses C. Sparling, John W.'s (above) brother, therefore, b. 1833, IN)
William Sparlin, 13 Dec 1864, Currysville, IN, pvt. Co. F 13th IN infantry
mustered out: 25 Aug 1865.
(While I don't know the connection of this Sparlin, he was from Currysville, which lies in Sullivan County, also the home of Moses C. and family. It's also possible that an AR Civil War pension record belongs to him, William B. Sparlin, service for the 13? IN infantry. He's possibly another son of Moses C., William, who was age 21 in 1864, although I would expect him in the 48th IL infantry if so.)
In the interest of organization, I omitted the details of how I made the above family connections. If you'd like to know more of my reasoning based on records, please leave a comment. Or, as always, if you can help me out, please, please get in touch.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Doubts
While I continue to see the best case for the identity of William B. Sparlin (married to Sarah E. Bryant, father of Oscar Clarence Sparlin, residing in southwest MO) to lie with the Moses C. Sparling family of Turman, Sullivan, IN, a few records continue to cast doubt on that conclusion.
1. Oscar Clarence Sparlin’s birth certificate states that his father was born in IL, while Moses C.’s son was born in IN. (I need to see that document.)
2. A census record I found yesterday states that W. B. Sparling was age 30 when he married Sarah E. Bryant. Moses C.’s son should be 39 or 40.
1880 census, Nevada, Vernon, MO
W.B. Sparling 30, b. KY, Father/Mother birthplace: blanks
Sarah E. Sparling 15 b. MO, Father born in IN, Mother in NY
In addition, W.B. Sparling’s birthplace is incorrect. For that matter, so is Sarah’s father’s. Strangely enough, if the two are switched, they’re correct. The two most compelling facts from this record is that Sarah is 15, in good accord with other evidence for this marriage, and the couple resides in Vernon, MO, also in agreement with other information. Whether it’s significant that Sparling is spelled with a “g” here, I don’t know. (Unfortunately, searches for a William B. Sparling, age 30, born in IL yielded nothing.)
3. There exist multiple Civil War records for William (B.) Sparlin(g) and other Sparlin(g)s, who may or may not be related. One researcher believes that the sons of Moses C., Archibald and John W. enlisted in IL. I can, indeed, find three Illinois records, one for Archibald Sparlin (48th IL infantry), one for John Sparling (48th IL infantry) and one for William Sparling (86th IL infantry). This same researcher, however, claims these Sparlings served in the same regiment, “Six Sparling's were in the Civil War all in 48th Ill. Inf. John W. and Archibald were brothers and the others related.”
To muddy the water, there is the record of William B. Sparlin from Currysville, IN (located in Sullivan county, the home of Moses C.) who enlisted in Co. F. 13th IN infantry and who filed for his Civil War pension in AR, where Oscar Clarence was born.
If you have any information to help me sort this all out, or if you'd simply like to join in my confusion, please leave a comment.
1. Oscar Clarence Sparlin’s birth certificate states that his father was born in IL, while Moses C.’s son was born in IN. (I need to see that document.)
2. A census record I found yesterday states that W. B. Sparling was age 30 when he married Sarah E. Bryant. Moses C.’s son should be 39 or 40.
1880 census, Nevada, Vernon, MO
W.B. Sparling 30, b. KY, Father/Mother birthplace: blanks
Sarah E. Sparling 15 b. MO, Father born in IN, Mother in NY
In addition, W.B. Sparling’s birthplace is incorrect. For that matter, so is Sarah’s father’s. Strangely enough, if the two are switched, they’re correct. The two most compelling facts from this record is that Sarah is 15, in good accord with other evidence for this marriage, and the couple resides in Vernon, MO, also in agreement with other information. Whether it’s significant that Sparling is spelled with a “g” here, I don’t know. (Unfortunately, searches for a William B. Sparling, age 30, born in IL yielded nothing.)
3. There exist multiple Civil War records for William (B.) Sparlin(g) and other Sparlin(g)s, who may or may not be related. One researcher believes that the sons of Moses C., Archibald and John W. enlisted in IL. I can, indeed, find three Illinois records, one for Archibald Sparlin (48th IL infantry), one for John Sparling (48th IL infantry) and one for William Sparling (86th IL infantry). This same researcher, however, claims these Sparlings served in the same regiment, “Six Sparling's were in the Civil War all in 48th Ill. Inf. John W. and Archibald were brothers and the others related.”
To muddy the water, there is the record of William B. Sparlin from Currysville, IN (located in Sullivan county, the home of Moses C.) who enlisted in Co. F. 13th IN infantry and who filed for his Civil War pension in AR, where Oscar Clarence was born.
If you have any information to help me sort this all out, or if you'd simply like to join in my confusion, please leave a comment.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Puzzle Pieces
The following pieces may or may not fit together to form a picture of Oscar Clarence Sparlin’s father.
PIECE A: BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Oscar Clarence Sparlin’s birth certificate states (according to his son) that his…
Father’s name was William Bazel Sparlin, born in IL.
Mother’s name was Sarah Ellen Bryant, born in MO.
PIECE B: MEMORIES
According to his son, Oscar stated that his…
grandfather was living in IL during the Civil War and served in the Union.
(While this may be true, it’s more likely that Oscar’s father [William B.] served, due to the fact that he would have been in his twenties during the war, 1861-1865. Oscar’s grandfather would more likely have been in his forties.)
According to his son, Oscar stated that he…
had two sisters with which he had lost touch.
According to his son, Oscar stated that his…
family resided in Cassville,[Barry], MO before Oscar was born, moved to Bentonville, AR, where Oscar was born (1882), then moved back to Cassville, [Barry], MO after Oscar ran away from home at age 13 (1895) with an uncle.
PIECE C: MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
A marriage certificate (online) states that …
Mr. William Sparlin married Miss Sarah Bryant in Jasper, MO on 13 Jan 1880.
PIECE D: OSCAR IN OK
A 1900 U.S. Census for Osage, Oklahoma Territory, lists…
Oscar Sparlin, age 17, boarding with a family and working as a farm laborer. Oscar lists the birthplace of both his parents as MO. Himself, born in KS.
(Either this is the wrong Oscar Sparlin or these birth places are incorrect. However, when Oscar ran away from home, he went to OK, where he eventually met Bertha May Ryan and married her. In 1900, according to his birth certificate, he was 17.)
PIECE E: OTHER FAMILY TREES
LDS Family Archives (USER-SUBMITTED) provides this information:
William Brazel Sparling b. 4 Nov 1840, Turman Twp, Sullivan, IN
d. 22 Mar 1925, Cassville, Barry, MO
buried: Rogers, Benton, AR
Father:Moses C. Sparling, Mother:Louisa Dawson, Wife:Sarah Ellen Bryant, b. 22 Oct
PIECE F: WILLIAM B.'S CHILDHOOD CENSUS RECORDS
1850/1860 census records for Turman Twp, Sullivan, IN list…
William Sparling, son of Moses C. Sparling and Louisa Dawson.
1850/Turman Twp, Sullivan, IN
Moses C. Sparling 50
Laviey [Louisa] Sparling 40
Charlotte 24
Nancy 18
James 14
Mahala 11
*William 9 (b. abt. 1841)
Samuel 7
Emmons 3
Benjamin 1
1860/Turman Twp, Sullivan, IN
Moses C. Sparling 60
Levicia [Louisa] Sparling 50
John W. 30
Nancy 26
James M. 23
Mahala 19
*William 17 (b. abt. 1843)
Samuel C. 15
Emins 14
Benjamin P. 10
Charlotte Blackman, servant, 34
Bishop W. Blackman 5
PIECE G: WAR RECORDS
American Civil War Records turn up a…
William Sparlin of Currysville, IN [Currysville is in Sullivan county.]
Enlistment date: 13 Dec. 1864, Company F, 13th Infantry Regiment, Indiana
Rank: Private
Side served: Union
Mustered out: 25 Aug 1865
U.S. Civil War Records confirm enlistment for a…
William B. Sparlin in the 13th Indiana Infantry
Rank: Private
Side served: Union
From the Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934…
William B. Sparlin filed for a war pension in the state of AR, in Feb, 18??. Service: 13? Ind Inf
PIECE H: WILLIAM B.'S ADULT CENSUS RECORDS
The 1920 census for Esculapia, Benton, AR records…
S.C. Sparlin 73, head
Laura E. Sparlin 73, wife
William B. Sparlin 75, widowed (brother to the head of household)
The 1870 census for Turman, Sullivan, IN records…
Samuel C. Sparlin 25
Laura E. Sparlin 25
George E. Sparlin 2 mos.
(This census identifies S.C. Sparlin of AR [above, 1920] as Samuel C. of IN.)
Fitting the PIECES together:
1. By analysis of census data for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1920, it’s possible to determine that the older brother by two years, William, of Samuel C. Sparlin is William B. Sparlin. In addition to the Civil War Pension Index, the census data also tracks William B. from IN to AR, furthermore, Benton, AR, the same county where Oscar Clarence was born.
2. The family data from Oscar’s birth certificate doesn’t match an Indiana birth for William B. Sparlin, yet his father was William Bazel. Even if the conflicting birth place of MO from the 1900 census provided by Oscar C. is thrown out, the birth certificate remains as IL (at least according to his son—I don’t have the document).
3. If William B. Sparlin of Benton, AR, born in IN, is not Oscar C.’s father, then two William B. Sparlins lived in Benton, AR in the same generation.
4. Oscar passed along a memory of his grandfather from IL serving in the Union Army. In fact, his father was a better age to have served and there exists a good record of a William B. Sparlin from IN who served the Union side and later resided in AR. It doesn’t rule out the possibility that his grandfather served.
5. All these areas of MO and AR mentioned are in the southwest corner of MO, northwest corner of AR, just across the border. In general, the same region. [See records for Sarah Ellen Bryant for more on how her family resided in this area.]
6. 1880, 1900 and 1910 census data with either the name of William B. or Sarah Ellen Sparlin would be helpful.
More puzzle pieces:
In fact, a search does yield more information from 1880 to 1910, still, however, in pieces.
The 1900 census, Jackson, Jasper, MO, contains the following:
William S. Johnson 49
Sarah E. “ 41
Isaac N. “ 20
Ollie J. “ 15
Rhoda E. “ 10
Elvira E. “ 8
Laura E. “ 5
Bertha J. “ 2
*Sarah E. Sparlin 35 sister-in-law, divorced, b. MO, father born KY, mother born NY
Lizzie M. Sparlin 11 niece, b. Aug 1888 AR, father born IN, mother born MO
(Is this Sarah Ellen Bryant, divorced from William B. Sparlin, and their daughter, one of Oscar’s sisters? If she’s William Johnson’s sister-in-law, she must be the sister of Sarah E., because if she was the wife of one of William Johnson’s brothers, her surname would be Johnson. But…two Sarah E.’s? Daughters of the same family? The relationships need to be determined.)
1900 census, Mineral Springs, Barry, MO:
W.B. Sparlin 55, b. IN, Father born KY, mother born VA, married 1 year
Bertha Sparlin 23, married 1 year
Claude Sparlin 1
(Is this William B. Sparlin, remarried, remaining in the southwest corner of MO?)
1910 census, Flat Creek South Ward, Barry, MO:
William B. Sparlin 65, b. IN, Father born KY, Mother born VA, 3rd marriage, married 9 years
Bertha A. Sparlin 33, first marriage, married 9 years
Claudia L. Sparlin 11
Clara M. Sparlin 8
(W.B. Sparlin of 1900 is, in fact, the William B. Sparlin of 1910. The statement that he’s married 9 years to Bertha is, of course, an error. In 1900, he claimed to have been married 1 year, and they have a 1 year old child.)
Possible Scenario:
1. William B. Sparlin was born in Sullivan, IN (around 1840), lived there with his father, Moses C. Sparling, to 1860 or until he enlisted in 1864.
2. He served in the 13th Indiana Infantry in the Civil War.
3. After he was mustered out in 1865, he married a woman for whom we have no record or name.
4. In 1880, at age 39, he married his second wife, Sarah Ellen Bryant, in Jasper, MO, and they settled in Barry, MO.
5. For some years, they lived in Benton, AR, across the border, where their son, Oscar Clarence, was born. Another child, a daughter Lizzie, was also born there.
6. After Oscar ran away from home with an uncle in 1895, the family moved back to Barry, MO.
7. Between 1895 and 1900, William and Sarah divorced.
8. Not long afterward, William married his third wife, Bertha A., and set up a household in Barry, MO, where they had a daughter, Claudia.
9. Sarah and her daughter, Lizzie, found a home with Sarah’s brother-in-law, William Johnson, in Jasper, MO.
10. Sometime, perhaps before 1900, William B. filed in the state of AR for his Civil War Pension earned in the IN infantry.
11. William B. Sparlin and Bertha A. remained in Barry, MO, where they had another daughter, Clara, in 1902.
12. Both William B. Sparlin’s second and third wives died before him. Sarah may have died in 1914; Bertha before 1920.
13. In 1920, William B. is a widower, living with his brother, Samuel C. in Benton, AR. Supposedly, he is buried in Rogers, Benton, AR.
Conclusion: There are missing pieces and some of the pieces don't fit. If you can help piece them together or have some of the missing ones, please leave a comment.
PIECE A: BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Oscar Clarence Sparlin’s birth certificate states (according to his son) that his…
Father’s name was William Bazel Sparlin, born in IL.
Mother’s name was Sarah Ellen Bryant, born in MO.
PIECE B: MEMORIES
According to his son, Oscar stated that his…
grandfather was living in IL during the Civil War and served in the Union.
(While this may be true, it’s more likely that Oscar’s father [William B.] served, due to the fact that he would have been in his twenties during the war, 1861-1865. Oscar’s grandfather would more likely have been in his forties.)
According to his son, Oscar stated that he…
had two sisters with which he had lost touch.
According to his son, Oscar stated that his…
family resided in Cassville,[Barry], MO before Oscar was born, moved to Bentonville, AR, where Oscar was born (1882), then moved back to Cassville, [Barry], MO after Oscar ran away from home at age 13 (1895) with an uncle.
PIECE C: MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
A marriage certificate (online) states that …
Mr. William Sparlin married Miss Sarah Bryant in Jasper, MO on 13 Jan 1880.
PIECE D: OSCAR IN OK
A 1900 U.S. Census for Osage, Oklahoma Territory, lists…
Oscar Sparlin, age 17, boarding with a family and working as a farm laborer. Oscar lists the birthplace of both his parents as MO. Himself, born in KS.
(Either this is the wrong Oscar Sparlin or these birth places are incorrect. However, when Oscar ran away from home, he went to OK, where he eventually met Bertha May Ryan and married her. In 1900, according to his birth certificate, he was 17.)
PIECE E: OTHER FAMILY TREES
LDS Family Archives (USER-SUBMITTED) provides this information:
William Brazel Sparling b. 4 Nov 1840, Turman Twp, Sullivan, IN
d. 22 Mar 1925, Cassville, Barry, MO
buried: Rogers, Benton, AR
Father:Moses C. Sparling, Mother:Louisa Dawson, Wife:Sarah Ellen Bryant, b. 22 Oct
PIECE F: WILLIAM B.'S CHILDHOOD CENSUS RECORDS
1850/1860 census records for Turman Twp, Sullivan, IN list…
William Sparling, son of Moses C. Sparling and Louisa Dawson.
1850/Turman Twp, Sullivan, IN
Moses C. Sparling 50
Laviey [Louisa] Sparling 40
Charlotte 24
Nancy 18
James 14
Mahala 11
*William 9 (b. abt. 1841)
Samuel 7
Emmons 3
Benjamin 1
1860/Turman Twp, Sullivan, IN
Moses C. Sparling 60
Levicia [Louisa] Sparling 50
John W. 30
Nancy 26
James M. 23
Mahala 19
*William 17 (b. abt. 1843)
Samuel C. 15
Emins 14
Benjamin P. 10
Charlotte Blackman, servant, 34
Bishop W. Blackman 5
PIECE G: WAR RECORDS
American Civil War Records turn up a…
William Sparlin of Currysville, IN [Currysville is in Sullivan county.]
Enlistment date: 13 Dec. 1864, Company F, 13th Infantry Regiment, Indiana
Rank: Private
Side served: Union
Mustered out: 25 Aug 1865
U.S. Civil War Records confirm enlistment for a…
William B. Sparlin in the 13th Indiana Infantry
Rank: Private
Side served: Union
From the Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934…
William B. Sparlin filed for a war pension in the state of AR, in Feb, 18??. Service: 13? Ind Inf
PIECE H: WILLIAM B.'S ADULT CENSUS RECORDS
The 1920 census for Esculapia, Benton, AR records…
S.C. Sparlin 73, head
Laura E. Sparlin 73, wife
William B. Sparlin 75, widowed (brother to the head of household)
The 1870 census for Turman, Sullivan, IN records…
Samuel C. Sparlin 25
Laura E. Sparlin 25
George E. Sparlin 2 mos.
(This census identifies S.C. Sparlin of AR [above, 1920] as Samuel C. of IN.)
Fitting the PIECES together:
1. By analysis of census data for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1920, it’s possible to determine that the older brother by two years, William, of Samuel C. Sparlin is William B. Sparlin. In addition to the Civil War Pension Index, the census data also tracks William B. from IN to AR, furthermore, Benton, AR, the same county where Oscar Clarence was born.
2. The family data from Oscar’s birth certificate doesn’t match an Indiana birth for William B. Sparlin, yet his father was William Bazel. Even if the conflicting birth place of MO from the 1900 census provided by Oscar C. is thrown out, the birth certificate remains as IL (at least according to his son—I don’t have the document).
3. If William B. Sparlin of Benton, AR, born in IN, is not Oscar C.’s father, then two William B. Sparlins lived in Benton, AR in the same generation.
4. Oscar passed along a memory of his grandfather from IL serving in the Union Army. In fact, his father was a better age to have served and there exists a good record of a William B. Sparlin from IN who served the Union side and later resided in AR. It doesn’t rule out the possibility that his grandfather served.
5. All these areas of MO and AR mentioned are in the southwest corner of MO, northwest corner of AR, just across the border. In general, the same region. [See records for Sarah Ellen Bryant for more on how her family resided in this area.]
6. 1880, 1900 and 1910 census data with either the name of William B. or Sarah Ellen Sparlin would be helpful.
More puzzle pieces:
In fact, a search does yield more information from 1880 to 1910, still, however, in pieces.
The 1900 census, Jackson, Jasper, MO, contains the following:
William S. Johnson 49
Sarah E. “ 41
Isaac N. “ 20
Ollie J. “ 15
Rhoda E. “ 10
Elvira E. “ 8
Laura E. “ 5
Bertha J. “ 2
*Sarah E. Sparlin 35 sister-in-law, divorced, b. MO, father born KY, mother born NY
Lizzie M. Sparlin 11 niece, b. Aug 1888 AR, father born IN, mother born MO
(Is this Sarah Ellen Bryant, divorced from William B. Sparlin, and their daughter, one of Oscar’s sisters? If she’s William Johnson’s sister-in-law, she must be the sister of Sarah E., because if she was the wife of one of William Johnson’s brothers, her surname would be Johnson. But…two Sarah E.’s? Daughters of the same family? The relationships need to be determined.)
1900 census, Mineral Springs, Barry, MO:
W.B. Sparlin 55, b. IN, Father born KY, mother born VA, married 1 year
Bertha Sparlin 23, married 1 year
Claude Sparlin 1
(Is this William B. Sparlin, remarried, remaining in the southwest corner of MO?)
1910 census, Flat Creek South Ward, Barry, MO:
William B. Sparlin 65, b. IN, Father born KY, Mother born VA, 3rd marriage, married 9 years
Bertha A. Sparlin 33, first marriage, married 9 years
Claudia L. Sparlin 11
Clara M. Sparlin 8
(W.B. Sparlin of 1900 is, in fact, the William B. Sparlin of 1910. The statement that he’s married 9 years to Bertha is, of course, an error. In 1900, he claimed to have been married 1 year, and they have a 1 year old child.)
Possible Scenario:
1. William B. Sparlin was born in Sullivan, IN (around 1840), lived there with his father, Moses C. Sparling, to 1860 or until he enlisted in 1864.
2. He served in the 13th Indiana Infantry in the Civil War.
3. After he was mustered out in 1865, he married a woman for whom we have no record or name.
4. In 1880, at age 39, he married his second wife, Sarah Ellen Bryant, in Jasper, MO, and they settled in Barry, MO.
5. For some years, they lived in Benton, AR, across the border, where their son, Oscar Clarence, was born. Another child, a daughter Lizzie, was also born there.
6. After Oscar ran away from home with an uncle in 1895, the family moved back to Barry, MO.
7. Between 1895 and 1900, William and Sarah divorced.
8. Not long afterward, William married his third wife, Bertha A., and set up a household in Barry, MO, where they had a daughter, Claudia.
9. Sarah and her daughter, Lizzie, found a home with Sarah’s brother-in-law, William Johnson, in Jasper, MO.
10. Sometime, perhaps before 1900, William B. filed in the state of AR for his Civil War Pension earned in the IN infantry.
11. William B. Sparlin and Bertha A. remained in Barry, MO, where they had another daughter, Clara, in 1902.
12. Both William B. Sparlin’s second and third wives died before him. Sarah may have died in 1914; Bertha before 1920.
13. In 1920, William B. is a widower, living with his brother, Samuel C. in Benton, AR. Supposedly, he is buried in Rogers, Benton, AR.
Conclusion: There are missing pieces and some of the pieces don't fit. If you can help piece them together or have some of the missing ones, please leave a comment.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Obituary: Edith Clairbel Tripp nee Kenyon
EDITH KENYON TRIPP (1886 - 14 Apr 1915)
Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 15 Apr 1915 Surnames: TRIPP, KENYON, CONLEY
Mrs. Roy TRIPP, who was operated upon for appendicitis at the Medina Hospital on Monday, died last night. Her age was twenty-nine years. Besides her husband, she is survived by four children under eight years of age.
Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, dated 29 April 1915
Edith, the beloved wife of Roy H. TRIPP passed to the higher life, at the Medina hospital, after a brief illness, April 14, 1915. She is survived by her husband and four children: Hildreth, Clifford, Harriet and Helen; a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles KENYON, a brother Henry, a sister Ruth, all of Hartland; and a sister, Mrs. Nettie CONLEY, of Lyndonville. The deceased was born in the town of Somerset, near Millers, 29 years ago last June, and had lived nearly all her life in the town of Yates, since her marriage, until last fall, when she moved to Medina. Her kind and amiable disposition won for her many friends who sincerely mourn her loss. The funeral was held in the Methodist Church at Lyndonville, Rev. R. E. Brettle, of Waterport officiating, assisted by Rev. B.(R?) R. Germer, pastor of the church. Interment was in Lynhaven Cemetery.
Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 15 Apr 1915 Surnames: TRIPP, KENYON, CONLEY
Mrs. Roy TRIPP, who was operated upon for appendicitis at the Medina Hospital on Monday, died last night. Her age was twenty-nine years. Besides her husband, she is survived by four children under eight years of age.
Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, dated 29 April 1915
Edith, the beloved wife of Roy H. TRIPP passed to the higher life, at the Medina hospital, after a brief illness, April 14, 1915. She is survived by her husband and four children: Hildreth, Clifford, Harriet and Helen; a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles KENYON, a brother Henry, a sister Ruth, all of Hartland; and a sister, Mrs. Nettie CONLEY, of Lyndonville. The deceased was born in the town of Somerset, near Millers, 29 years ago last June, and had lived nearly all her life in the town of Yates, since her marriage, until last fall, when she moved to Medina. Her kind and amiable disposition won for her many friends who sincerely mourn her loss. The funeral was held in the Methodist Church at Lyndonville, Rev. R. E. Brettle, of Waterport officiating, assisted by Rev. B.(R?) R. Germer, pastor of the church. Interment was in Lynhaven Cemetery.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Lum's Dad
Although from a quick glance at the census records, I was fairly certain that George Washington Smith (b. Oct 1847, MO) was the father of Elbert Columbus (Lum) Smith (b. 1878, MO), I like to double-check. Here's my data.
1. Children (with birthdates) of George W. and Susan M. Smith (combining names from the 1880 [Washington, Harrison, MO] and 1900 [Franklin, Greene, MO] census data for the couple)
William L. 1870
Andrew T. 1872
Lutice O. 1876
Albert C. 1878
Sarah E. 1879
Manford 1881
Lethia 1886
Vinson D. 1889
Alva C. 1892
Matilda A. 1895
2. In examining the 1900 census, one discovers some interesting neighbors of George W. and Susan. These are:
Andy Smith 1872
Leticia Crabtree 1876
Albert C. Smith 1878
These three children of George and Susan, apparently old enough, have married and set up households adjacent to George W.'s farm.
3. A [E]lbert C. Smith is listed as married to Etta G. that very year on the 1900 census, in agreement with the family history information (and Etta's obituary) that Elbert Columbus Smith married Etta Gertrude nee Groves.
4. In addition, there exists a book, "The Grand River Trail, Clinton and Dekalb counties, 1833-1979," which pictures George W. and Susan Smith along with 11 of their 12 children. One son is listed as Elbert.
5. Other details, such as parents' places of birth and dates, are in full agreement. (...something found rarely in census data, but it's nice to have such a tidy picture.)
I have much more information for both generations of Smiths. If anyone is interested in knowing more or has information to share, please leave me a comment.
1. Children (with birthdates) of George W. and Susan M. Smith (combining names from the 1880 [Washington, Harrison, MO] and 1900 [Franklin, Greene, MO] census data for the couple)
William L. 1870
Andrew T. 1872
Lutice O. 1876
Albert C. 1878
Sarah E. 1879
Manford 1881
Lethia 1886
Vinson D. 1889
Alva C. 1892
Matilda A. 1895
2. In examining the 1900 census, one discovers some interesting neighbors of George W. and Susan. These are:
Andy Smith 1872
Leticia Crabtree 1876
Albert C. Smith 1878
These three children of George and Susan, apparently old enough, have married and set up households adjacent to George W.'s farm.
3. A [E]lbert C. Smith is listed as married to Etta G. that very year on the 1900 census, in agreement with the family history information (and Etta's obituary) that Elbert Columbus Smith married Etta Gertrude nee Groves.
4. In addition, there exists a book, "The Grand River Trail, Clinton and Dekalb counties, 1833-1979," which pictures George W. and Susan Smith along with 11 of their 12 children. One son is listed as Elbert.
5. Other details, such as parents' places of birth and dates, are in full agreement. (...something found rarely in census data, but it's nice to have such a tidy picture.)
I have much more information for both generations of Smiths. If anyone is interested in knowing more or has information to share, please leave me a comment.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Eller Update
WWI Draft Registration Cards 1917/1918 confirm that the names Jasper and Joseph Eller, which appear on the 1910 and 1920 Alva, Woods, OK census records, respectively, belong to the same Jasper Joseph Eller. In addition, we know from the card that he was born 16 Oct 1893 in Liberal, KS, and was residing in East St. Louis, St. Clair Co, IL in 1917. He was married to Marybelle, age 30, born in OH. He was assistant foreman in a steel foundry, American & ? ?. In 1920, he is listed as foreman.
Jasper's older brother, William L. Eller, also filled out a draft card in 1917. He is said to be a "cement quickener(?)," employed by Nick Eller of Woods, OK. William was born 16 Oct 1889, also in Liberal, KS and remains single at that time. He wrote out his middle name, so we know the L. to stand for Lazreth, William Lazreth Eller. The 1930 census records William as a WWI veteran. Jasper, on the other hand, marked "no" for veteran in 1920.
Jasper's older brother, William L. Eller, also filled out a draft card in 1917. He is said to be a "cement quickener(?)," employed by Nick Eller of Woods, OK. William was born 16 Oct 1889, also in Liberal, KS and remains single at that time. He wrote out his middle name, so we know the L. to stand for Lazreth, William Lazreth Eller. The 1930 census records William as a WWI veteran. Jasper, on the other hand, marked "no" for veteran in 1920.
Friday, November 14, 2008
William F. Davis of Kentucky
I ran into another one of those frequent brick walls today. Its name was William F. Davis. Although he died young, he left quite a legacy, five daughters. I only wish I could do him the honor of establishing his ancestral lineage. Maybe someone will help. Here's what I know about him, not inconsiderable.
William F. Davis was born 1 Oct 1824 in Bath, Kentucky.
On 2 Apr 1846, he married Catherine Clodfelter in Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana. He was 22, and she was 18 years old.
In Jan, 1847, about nine months later, they had a daughter, Elizabeth.
In 1848, Louisa was born.
In 1850, Sarah J.
In 1852, Menerva.
In 1855, lastly, Amanda E. was born. She was the only one born in Iowa--her sisters in Indiana--so I surmise the family moved between 1852/55.
On 21 Oct 1857, William Davis died at age 33 in Washington Twp, Wapello, Iowa. He was buried in Ashland Twp.
If you would like more information or can help me identify William's parents or siblings, please leave a comment.
William F. Davis was born 1 Oct 1824 in Bath, Kentucky.
On 2 Apr 1846, he married Catherine Clodfelter in Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana. He was 22, and she was 18 years old.
In Jan, 1847, about nine months later, they had a daughter, Elizabeth.
In 1848, Louisa was born.
In 1850, Sarah J.
In 1852, Menerva.
In 1855, lastly, Amanda E. was born. She was the only one born in Iowa--her sisters in Indiana--so I surmise the family moved between 1852/55.
On 21 Oct 1857, William Davis died at age 33 in Washington Twp, Wapello, Iowa. He was buried in Ashland Twp.
If you would like more information or can help me identify William's parents or siblings, please leave a comment.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Which Sarah Jane?
I want to point out a possible error I found today while searching for the parents of Sarah Jane Roop, spouse of James Monroe Groves and mother of Etta Gertrude Groves. In one source, this Sarah Jane is identified both as Rupp (in the notes) and Roupe (in the index).
The index gives her data as
“Sarah Jane Roupe b: 19 Mar 1850 in Echo, Armstrong, PA
Married: 3 Aug 1871 in Alexandria, Clark, MO”
In trying to confirm this information, I found a Sarah Rupp born in 1850 in Echo, Armstrong, PA. On the 1870 census, she is listed as residing with her parents, John and Harriet, and her younger siblings, John and Mary. While I thought it slightly unusual for her to be in PA in 1870 and in MO in Aug 1871 to marry James Monroe Groves, not impossible.
At the same time, I was looking for a possible sister, Phoebe Ann, to confirm my information, but it was entirely probable that the sister had already left the home in 1870, the date of the census, especially considering that Sarah Jane is already 20 by this time, a ripe old age for marriage in these years.
Not entirely satisfied that the Sarah Jane I had found in PA in 1870 was the mother of Etta, I continued the search and came upon the record of a Sarah Jane Roop, also 20 years of age in 1870. In addition, Sarah Jane “Roop” had a sister named Ph(o)ebe Ann. Significantly, this census records Sarah Jane and Ph(o)ebe Ann living with their parents in Clay, Clark Co., Missouri, the same county in which Sarah Jane married James Monroe Groves in Aug 1871.
Summary:
It’s possibly incorrect (unless there is compelling family or historical evidence) to claim the parents of Sarah Jane Roupe, b. 19 Mar 1850 in Echo, Armstrong, PA, as the grandparents of Etta Gertrude Groves. Families with trees listing Michael Roop and Sarah nee Taylor as the grandparents should take another look at their records. I could find no record that this couple had a daughter named Sarah. Also, trees with John and Harriet Rupp of Echo, Armstrong, PA as the grandparents may be incorrect. Although they had a daughter named Sarah, it’s more likely that the Sarah Jane living in Missouri (with a sister named Ph(o)ebe) is that one who married James Monroe Groves.
In the absence of additional conflicting evidence, it’s probable that the grandparents of Etta Gertrude Groves (through Sarah Jane Roop) are Jonathan (b.1819) and Sarah (b.1820) Roop, both born in PA. If this is the case, then Sarah Jane’s siblings are the following:
Ph(o)ebe b.1849, PA
Adam b.1852, PA
Jonathan b. 1854, PA
William b.1856, PA
David A. b.1863, MO (Place and time of birth suggests the family moved from PA to MO, at least, by 1862/3)
Jonathan and Sarah Roop also appear on the 1880 Census, where David, Adam and Jonathan still live at home, working on their farm. Both Phoebe and Sarah Jane are gone from the household. This supports the story that Phoebe and Sarah Jane married two Groves brothers, Franklin and James Monroe, respectively.
If anyone would like more information or has some to share with me, please leave a comment.
The index gives her data as
“Sarah Jane Roupe b: 19 Mar 1850 in Echo, Armstrong, PA
Married: 3 Aug 1871 in Alexandria, Clark, MO”
In trying to confirm this information, I found a Sarah Rupp born in 1850 in Echo, Armstrong, PA. On the 1870 census, she is listed as residing with her parents, John and Harriet, and her younger siblings, John and Mary. While I thought it slightly unusual for her to be in PA in 1870 and in MO in Aug 1871 to marry James Monroe Groves, not impossible.
At the same time, I was looking for a possible sister, Phoebe Ann, to confirm my information, but it was entirely probable that the sister had already left the home in 1870, the date of the census, especially considering that Sarah Jane is already 20 by this time, a ripe old age for marriage in these years.
Not entirely satisfied that the Sarah Jane I had found in PA in 1870 was the mother of Etta, I continued the search and came upon the record of a Sarah Jane Roop, also 20 years of age in 1870. In addition, Sarah Jane “Roop” had a sister named Ph(o)ebe Ann. Significantly, this census records Sarah Jane and Ph(o)ebe Ann living with their parents in Clay, Clark Co., Missouri, the same county in which Sarah Jane married James Monroe Groves in Aug 1871.
Summary:
It’s possibly incorrect (unless there is compelling family or historical evidence) to claim the parents of Sarah Jane Roupe, b. 19 Mar 1850 in Echo, Armstrong, PA, as the grandparents of Etta Gertrude Groves. Families with trees listing Michael Roop and Sarah nee Taylor as the grandparents should take another look at their records. I could find no record that this couple had a daughter named Sarah. Also, trees with John and Harriet Rupp of Echo, Armstrong, PA as the grandparents may be incorrect. Although they had a daughter named Sarah, it’s more likely that the Sarah Jane living in Missouri (with a sister named Ph(o)ebe) is that one who married James Monroe Groves.
In the absence of additional conflicting evidence, it’s probable that the grandparents of Etta Gertrude Groves (through Sarah Jane Roop) are Jonathan (b.1819) and Sarah (b.1820) Roop, both born in PA. If this is the case, then Sarah Jane’s siblings are the following:
Ph(o)ebe b.1849, PA
Adam b.1852, PA
Jonathan b. 1854, PA
William b.1856, PA
David A. b.1863, MO (Place and time of birth suggests the family moved from PA to MO, at least, by 1862/3)
Jonathan and Sarah Roop also appear on the 1880 Census, where David, Adam and Jonathan still live at home, working on their farm. Both Phoebe and Sarah Jane are gone from the household. This supports the story that Phoebe and Sarah Jane married two Groves brothers, Franklin and James Monroe, respectively.
If anyone would like more information or has some to share with me, please leave a comment.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The Case of Sarah Ellen Bryant
The Sarah Ellen Bryant I have to identify in the records must fit these distinguishing facts.
1. She was born in Missouri.
2. She married William Bazel Sparlin.
3. She had a son named Oscar Clarence (Jack) Sparlin (b. 1882) and two unnamed daughters.
4. Shortly prior to 1882, she resided in Cassville, Barry Co., Missouri.
5. In 1882, she resided in Bentonville, Arkansas.
6. After 1895, she resided in Cassville, Barry Co., Missouri.
Source: letter written by her grandson to family members
Records Online:
1. A marriage certificate issued in Jasper, MO, 18 Jan 1880, unites a “Mr. William Sparlin” with a “Miss Sarah Bryant.”
Place- Jasper County is in the extreme southwest corner of Missouri, as is Barry County. Bentonville, Arkansas is just across the border in that same corner.
Time- An 1880 marriage is realistic for the 1882 birth of Oscar Clarence.
2. The 1870 census for Virgil, Vernon, MO contains the following:
William Bryant 56, basket maker, b. KY
Rachel M. “ 44, b. NY
Elizabeth “ 14, b. Ill
Ada “ 10, b. Ill
*Sarah “ 6, b. MO
Emma “ 3, b.MO
Charles “ 3, b.MO
Place- Vernon County, MO, again, is located in the southwest corner of Missouri, a bit north of Jasper.
Time- If Sarah is born in 1864 (as according to this census), she is 16 in 1880, old enough to marry.
3. The 1880 census for Jackson, Jasper, MO contains the following:
William Bryant, 66, farmer
Rachel “ 54
Emma “ 13
Charles “ 13 (listed as grandson here, but not in the 1870 census. Considering he joined the household by age 3 and that in all other records he appears to be a son, Emma and Charles are probably twins.)
Place- Again the Jasper, MO area.
Time- At age 16, Sarah is missing from this 1880 census, presumably having left the household to marry.
4. 1890 census records are missing.
5. The 1900 census record for Jackson, Jasper, Mo contains the following:
William S. Johnson 49
Sarah E. “ 41
Isaac N. “ 20
Ollie J. “ 15
Rhoda E. “ 10
Elvira E. “ 8
Laura E. “ 5
Bertha J. “ 2
*Sarah E. Sparlin 35 sister-in-law, divorced
Lizzie M. Sparlin 11 niece
Significantly, the birthplace data is:
*Sarah E, b. MO, father born KY, mother born NY
Lizzie M, b. AK, father born IN, mother born MO
Place- SW corner of MO
Time- If this Sarah E. Sparlin is the same Sarah, daughter of William and Rachael Bryant, on the 1870 census, she should be age 35 or 36, which she is. According to that same census, William Bryant was born in KY, Rachael in NY, which also agrees with Sarah E.’s data. Additionally, William B. Sparlin(g) is possibly born in Indiana, which agrees with the parent data for Lizzie M. Oscar Clarence Sparlin spoke to his son of having two sisters; it’s likely that Lizzie M. (b. Aug 1888) is one of them.
Summary:
The above is evidence that Sarah, daughter of William and Rachael Bryant, is the same Sarah Ellen Sparlin, mother of Oscar Clarence Sparlin. Time, place and names are correct. However, I have no record with a direct statement that the Bryant’s daughter is the same Sarah Bryant who married William Sparlin(g) in 1880 in Jasper, MO.
Another Sarah Ellen Bryant was also born in 1864/65, she in Illinois to Andrew and Elizabeth Bryant. She’s a possible candidate who can’t be entirely eliminated on the above information, although her case is less substantial. There is considerable confusion with this Sarah E., because the Bryants were married in Illinois and their older children born there. However, after moving to southwest MO, they seem to have stuck. Both William and Rachael died and were buried in the area.
“User-submitted family trees” claim William and Rachael as the grandparents of Oscar Clarence. In addition, these trees list two children who died as infants and another daughter, born in 1888, named Juanita Elizabeth. This might be the “Lizzie” of the 1900 census. Oscar Clarence, however, spoke of two sisters. If a daughter was born to William and Sarah E. in 1884, she would have been old enough to marry and, thus, not appear on the 1900 census, and would have been born too late to appear on the 1880. (Remember the 1890 records are lost.) Oscar does not appear on these records for the very good reason that he was born in 1882, missing the ’80 census and that he, as told by his son, “ran away from home with an uncle who was going to Oklahoma and that he was 13 years old at the time.” That would have been in 1895. The first appearance of Oscar on a record is as a “boarder” and “farm laborer” with Alexander Irons in Oklahoma Territory on the 1900 census.
Until I see better evidence to dispute the claim that Sarah Ellen Bryant, mother of Oscar Clarence, is the daughter of William and Rachael Bryant, I’m inclined to include this information in my family tree. I continue, however, to look for corroborating information.
If you can help me or would like further information, please leave a comment.
1. She was born in Missouri.
2. She married William Bazel Sparlin.
3. She had a son named Oscar Clarence (Jack) Sparlin (b. 1882) and two unnamed daughters.
4. Shortly prior to 1882, she resided in Cassville, Barry Co., Missouri.
5. In 1882, she resided in Bentonville, Arkansas.
6. After 1895, she resided in Cassville, Barry Co., Missouri.
Source: letter written by her grandson to family members
Records Online:
1. A marriage certificate issued in Jasper, MO, 18 Jan 1880, unites a “Mr. William Sparlin” with a “Miss Sarah Bryant.”
Place- Jasper County is in the extreme southwest corner of Missouri, as is Barry County. Bentonville, Arkansas is just across the border in that same corner.
Time- An 1880 marriage is realistic for the 1882 birth of Oscar Clarence.
2. The 1870 census for Virgil, Vernon, MO contains the following:
William Bryant 56, basket maker, b. KY
Rachel M. “ 44, b. NY
Elizabeth “ 14, b. Ill
Ada “ 10, b. Ill
*Sarah “ 6, b. MO
Emma “ 3, b.MO
Charles “ 3, b.MO
Place- Vernon County, MO, again, is located in the southwest corner of Missouri, a bit north of Jasper.
Time- If Sarah is born in 1864 (as according to this census), she is 16 in 1880, old enough to marry.
3. The 1880 census for Jackson, Jasper, MO contains the following:
William Bryant, 66, farmer
Rachel “ 54
Emma “ 13
Charles “ 13 (listed as grandson here, but not in the 1870 census. Considering he joined the household by age 3 and that in all other records he appears to be a son, Emma and Charles are probably twins.)
Place- Again the Jasper, MO area.
Time- At age 16, Sarah is missing from this 1880 census, presumably having left the household to marry.
4. 1890 census records are missing.
5. The 1900 census record for Jackson, Jasper, Mo contains the following:
William S. Johnson 49
Sarah E. “ 41
Isaac N. “ 20
Ollie J. “ 15
Rhoda E. “ 10
Elvira E. “ 8
Laura E. “ 5
Bertha J. “ 2
*Sarah E. Sparlin 35 sister-in-law, divorced
Lizzie M. Sparlin 11 niece
Significantly, the birthplace data is:
*Sarah E, b. MO, father born KY, mother born NY
Lizzie M, b. AK, father born IN, mother born MO
Place- SW corner of MO
Time- If this Sarah E. Sparlin is the same Sarah, daughter of William and Rachael Bryant, on the 1870 census, she should be age 35 or 36, which she is. According to that same census, William Bryant was born in KY, Rachael in NY, which also agrees with Sarah E.’s data. Additionally, William B. Sparlin(g) is possibly born in Indiana, which agrees with the parent data for Lizzie M. Oscar Clarence Sparlin spoke to his son of having two sisters; it’s likely that Lizzie M. (b. Aug 1888) is one of them.
Summary:
The above is evidence that Sarah, daughter of William and Rachael Bryant, is the same Sarah Ellen Sparlin, mother of Oscar Clarence Sparlin. Time, place and names are correct. However, I have no record with a direct statement that the Bryant’s daughter is the same Sarah Bryant who married William Sparlin(g) in 1880 in Jasper, MO.
Another Sarah Ellen Bryant was also born in 1864/65, she in Illinois to Andrew and Elizabeth Bryant. She’s a possible candidate who can’t be entirely eliminated on the above information, although her case is less substantial. There is considerable confusion with this Sarah E., because the Bryants were married in Illinois and their older children born there. However, after moving to southwest MO, they seem to have stuck. Both William and Rachael died and were buried in the area.
“User-submitted family trees” claim William and Rachael as the grandparents of Oscar Clarence. In addition, these trees list two children who died as infants and another daughter, born in 1888, named Juanita Elizabeth. This might be the “Lizzie” of the 1900 census. Oscar Clarence, however, spoke of two sisters. If a daughter was born to William and Sarah E. in 1884, she would have been old enough to marry and, thus, not appear on the 1900 census, and would have been born too late to appear on the 1880. (Remember the 1890 records are lost.) Oscar does not appear on these records for the very good reason that he was born in 1882, missing the ’80 census and that he, as told by his son, “ran away from home with an uncle who was going to Oklahoma and that he was 13 years old at the time.” That would have been in 1895. The first appearance of Oscar on a record is as a “boarder” and “farm laborer” with Alexander Irons in Oklahoma Territory on the 1900 census.
Until I see better evidence to dispute the claim that Sarah Ellen Bryant, mother of Oscar Clarence, is the daughter of William and Rachael Bryant, I’m inclined to include this information in my family tree. I continue, however, to look for corroborating information.
If you can help me or would like further information, please leave a comment.
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