Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Alfred Ernest Field

M, b. 30 January 1948

Father

Ernest Albert Field b. 26 Jun 1896, d. 11 Dec 1967

Mother

Florence Lucille Wagoner b. 12 Jun 1907, d. 5 Jul 1996

Last Edited

3 Jun 2016

Birth*

Alfred Ernest Field was born on 30 January 1948 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana.

Ernest Albert Field

M, b. 26 June 1896, d. 11 December 1967

Father

Walter Carpenter Field¹ b. 15 Nov 1875, d. 24 Nov 1899

Mother

Jessie Leota O'Daffer² b. 6 Aug 1880, d. 28 Jul 1908

Last Edited

14 Sep 2017

Birth*

Ernest Albert Field was born on 26 June 1896 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.³

Census*

He appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 58, Sheet 5, living with Grandmother Leota O'Daffer and sister Sylvia.⁴

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Ernest Albert Field registered for the draft at Glendo, Platte, Wyoming; at the time, he was employed by Charles Bennett as a farmer, single.⁵

Occupation*

He was a rancher on 12 April 1918 at Wyoming.⁶

Milit-Beg*

He began military service on 13 April 1918 at Fort Logan, Colorado.⁶

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 8 March 1919 at Fort D.A. Russell, Wyoming; Wagoner, Field Artillery Supply Company 14, F.A.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Toltec (ED 14), Albany, Wyoming, ED 1-18, sheet 1A, lived and worked on the ranch of Frank Wilkenson, a stock farm operator with real estate valued at $32,800.⁷

Residence*

He lived in 1935 at Johnson, Wyoming.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1940 at Onalaska, Lewis, Washington, ED 21-69, sheet 4A, occupation carloader-lumber mill, single, boarding, 1939 income $1,628.⁸

Milit-Beg

He began military service on 22 December 1942 at Seattle, Washington, U.S. Army transport ship "Anne Hanify" operating between Seattle and Alaska.⁶

Milit-End

He ended military service on 10 December 1943 at Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska.⁶

Marriage*

He married Florence Lucille Wagoner, daughter of Samuel Jacob Wagoner and Anna Blanche Kinnaman, on 4 June 1944 at Bourbon, Marshall, Indiana.^9,10

Death*

Ernest Albert Field died on 11 December 1967 at Bourbon, Marshall, Indiana, at age 71; buried at Parks Cemetery, Bourbon.¹¹

Obit

Ernest Albert's obituary was published in the Plymouth Pilot on 11 December 1967:

Bourbon-Ernest A. Field, 71, Rt. 2, Bourbon, died at 7:30 a.m. today in his home of a heart attack. He had a heart condition for several years. He was born near Rochester on June 26, 1896 and lived in Bourbon for 12 years, coming from South Bend. He was a retired Studebaker Corp. employee and a member of the First United Church of Christ of Bourbon; the River Park American Legion of South Bend, a veteran of World War I and served in the Army Transport Service during World War II. He is survived by his widow, the former Florence Wagoner, a son, Alfred Ernest, a junior at Indiana University, and a sister, Mrs. Guy (Grace) Cooper of South Bend. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Deaton-Beigh Funeral Home, Bourbon, with Rev. J. Paul Goebel officiating. Burial will be in Park Cemetery, Bourbon. Friends may call in the funeral home after noon Tuesday until services Wednesday.¹²

Family

Florence Lucille Wagoner b. 12 Jun 1907, d. 5 Jul 1996

Child

Alfred Ernest Field+ b. 30 Jan 1948

Citations

[S47] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Births.
[S42] Field/O'Daffer Family Bible.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S23] "Certificate of Honorable Discharge."
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S21] Marriage License: Issued May 31, 1944 by Frank Bruggner, Clerk.
[S41] Indiana Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph County Marriages.
[S22] Certificate of Death.
[S547] Plymouth Pilot-News, Various, 11 December 1967.

Florence Lucille Wagoner

F, b. 12 June 1907, d. 5 July 1996

Father

Samuel Jacob Wagoner b. 6 Feb 1882, d. 30 Jul 1947

Mother

Anna Blanche Kinnaman b. 1 Jun 1882, d. 3 Feb 1963

Last Edited

14 Sep 2017

Birth*

Florence Lucille Wagoner was born on 12 June 1907 at on William Kinneman farm, Twelve Mile, Cass, Indiana; C.F. Rendel, M.D. attending.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Adams Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Samuel Jacob Wagoner and Anna Blanche Kinnaman; ED 16, Sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, two children.³

(Witness) Census

Florence Lucille Wagoner appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 Polk Twp., Marshall, Indiana, in the household of Samuel Jacob Wagoner and Anna Blanche Kinnaman; ED 198, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.⁴

Graduation*

Florence Lucille Wagoner graduated on 24 April 1925 at North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana; North Liberty High School, graduated valedictorian, class of 15; received $100 Township Trustee scholarship to attend Indiana University.⁵

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 Penn Twp. (South Part), St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Samuel Jacob Wagoner and Anna Blanche Kinnaman; ED 71-90, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home, spelled "Wagner."⁶

Residence*

Florence Lucille Wagoner lived in 1935 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana.⁷

Census*

She appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 at Hobart, Lake, Indiana, ED 45-16, sheet 3A, occupation teacher-public school, single, boarding, 1939 income $1,149; Gladys Anderson, age 45, was her roommate and a fellow teacher.⁷

Married Name

As of 4 June 1944,her married name was Field.

Marriage*

She married Ernest Albert Field, son of Walter Carpenter Field and Jessie Leota O'Daffer, on 4 June 1944 at Bourbon, Marshall, Indiana.^8,9

Death

Florence Lucille Wagoner died on 30 June 1996 at Bourbon, Marshall, Indiana, at age 89; in Plymouth, Indiana; buried at Parks Cemetery, Bourbon.²

Obit*

Florence Lucille's obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune on 5 July 1996:

Florence Lucile Field, 89, a longtime area educator and resident of Bourbon, Ind., died at 6:15 p.m. June 30, at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth. Mrs. Field was born June 12, 1907, on a farm near Twelve Mile, Ind., to Samuel Jacob Wagoner and the former Anna Blanche Kinneman. In 1944, she married Ernest Albert Field, who preceded her in death in 1967. Mrs. Field graduated from North Liberty High School in 1925, and received a $100 scholarship from the township trustee. This enabled her to attend Indiana University for the first year. She earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees in education from Indiana University. In 1926, she began her teaching career as the school ''Mistress'' at the Kaley School near Culver, where she taught all eight grades and lived with one of the school families as part of her compensation. She also taught at a one-room school in downtown Lakeville. Subse-quently, she taught in the Hobart, Madison Township school systems. From 1956 to 1972, she taught third grade at the Bourbon and Triton school systems.

Following her retirement from Triton, Mrs. Field continued to pursue her love of teaching, helping adults and children to read and to improve their reading skills. She taught adults in the Man Power Program and nearly always had one or more summer students who were trying to improve their reading. She was active in the Indiana Retired Teachers Association right up until the time of her recent illness. Mrs. Field was an accomplished genealogist and was active in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Marshall and Fulton County Historical Societies. Her most recent research project was to catalog photographs and oral histories of the more than 20 one-room schools that once existed in and around Bourbon Township. Mrs. Field was a member of the Pine Creek Brethren Church, The Coalbush Evangelical Church and the First United Church of Christ in Bourbon. She was a member of the Bourbon Friendly Neighbors Club for 40 years. She was an avid gardener and the neighbors will miss driving past her country home and seeing the ever abundant flowers.

Mrs. Field is survived by a son: Alfred and a granddaughter Alexandra both of San Diego, Calif; a sister: Dortha of Gaithersburg, Md., a brother, Raymond Wagoner of Apache Junction, Ariz., and many loving nieces and nephews who fondly remember their Aunt ''Sis''. Two brothers preceded her in death: Rolland and Donald. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ in Bourbon, Ind., with Rev. Richard Lewke officiating. Friends may call at Deaton Funeral Home on Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and one hour before services at the church on Saturday. Burial will follow in the Parks Cemetery at Bourbon, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Church of Christ.¹⁰

Family

Ernest Albert Field b. 26 Jun 1896, d. 11 Dec 1967

Child

Alfred Ernest Field+ b. 30 Jan 1948

Citations

[S20] Florence Lucille Wagoner entry, Birth Certificate Book No. B, Page No. 156, Certificate of Birth Registration dated June 28, 1968 (June 12, 1907).
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S206] Al Field, "Ancestral File of Al Field", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S21] Marriage License: Issued May 31, 1944 by Frank Bruggner, Clerk.
[S41] Indiana Works Progress Administration, St. Joseph County Marriages.
[S74] South Bend Tribune.

Samuel Jacob Wagoner

M, b. 6 February 1882, d. 30 July 1947

Father

John Abraham Wagoner b. 7 Apr 1839, d. 10 Jul 1910

Mother

Sarah Fansher b. 4 Sep 1843, d. 7 Oct 1908

Last Edited

13 Jun 2016

Birth*

Samuel Jacob Wagoner was born on 6 February 1882 at Wagoner Station, Miami, Indiana.

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of John Abraham Wagoner and Sarah Fansher; ED 93, Sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 38 years, 7 children all living, 5 children at home and granddaughter Gladys.¹

Moved

Samuel Jacob Wagoner moved to William Kinneman farm, near 12 Mile, Cass, Indiana, in 1904.²

Marriage*

He married Anna Blanche Kinnaman, daughter of William Bennett Kinnaman and Lucy Ann Short, on 24 February 1904 at Mexico, Cass, Indiana; by Frank Eisher, witnessed by Sarah Wagoner and Lucy Kinneman.³

Census*

Samuel Jacob Wagoner and Anna Blanche Kinnaman appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Adams Twp., Cass, Indiana, ED 16, Sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, two children.⁴

Moved*

Samuel Jacob Wagoner moved to LaPaz, Marshall, Indiana, in 1914.²

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Samuel Jacob Wagoner registered for the draft at LaPaz, Marshall, Indiana; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer.⁵

Moved

He moved to Tyner/Teegarden, Marshall, Indiana, in 1919.²

Census

He and Anna Blanche Kinnaman appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at Polk Twp., Marshall, Indiana, ED 198, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.⁶

Moved

Samuel Jacob Wagoner moved to near Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, in 1929.²

Census

He and Anna Blanche Kinnaman appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Penn Twp. (South Part), St. Joseph, Indiana, ED 71-90, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home, spelled "Wagner."⁷

Moved

Samuel Jacob Wagoner moved to Bourbon, Marshall, Indiana, in 1937.²

Census

He and Anna Blanche Kinnaman appeared on the census of 2 May 1940 at Bourbon, Marshall, Indiana, ED 50-2, sheet 14B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,200, no children at home.⁸

Death*

Samuel Jacob Wagoner died on 30 July 1947 at Bourbon, Marshall, Indiana, at age 65; buried at Parks Cemetery, Bourbon.²

Obit

Samuel Jacob's obituary was published in the Plymouth Pilot on 30 July 1947:
Dead At His Home
Bourbon, Ind.: Samuel J. Wagoner, 65, farmer, was found dead in the barn at his home west of Bourbon Wednesday afternoon. He had been concerned over his failing health. Coroner C. G. Mackey gave an official verdict of suicide by hanging and said Mr. Wagoner was undoubtedly motivated by worry over his health.
Mr. Wagoner was born in Fulton County, February 6, 1882, the son of John and Sarah Wagoner. He came to Bourbon community from Fulton County and has made his home west of Bourbon for eleven years. Surviving is his wife, Anna Kinnaman-Wagoner, two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Fields, South Bend; Mrs. Robert Nash, Troy, New York; three sons, Donald, of Niles, Mich. And Raymond and Rolland both of Bourbon. The body was being returned from the Beigh Funeral Home to the residence where friends may call.

Samuel J. Wagoner.
Bourbon-Samuel J. Wagoner, aged 65, west of Bourbon, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday in his home after a week's illness. He had been in failing health two years. A farmer, Mr. Wagoner had resided here 11 years. He was a member of the Christian church in Macy, Ind. He was born in Fulton County, Indiana, Feb. 6, 1882. Surviving are the widow, Anna Kinnaman Wagoner, and five children, Mrs. Ernest Field, South Bend; Donald, Niles, Mich; Raymond and Roland, Bourbon, and Mrs. Robert Nash, Troy, N.Y. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the residence, where the body will be taken at 7 p.m. today from the Beigh funeral home. Burial will be in Parks cemetery.⁹

Family

Anna Blanche Kinnaman b. 1 Jun 1882, d. 3 Feb 1963

Children

Florence Lucille Wagoner+ b. 12 Jun 1907, d. 5 Jul 1996
Donald Wayne Wagoner+ b. 7 Jul 1908, d. 30 Oct 1981
Raymond Kinneman Wagoner+ b. 8 Jul 1912, d. 12 Apr 1998
Roland LaMar Wagoner+ b. 3 Nov 1915, d. 13 Mar 1980
Dortha Marie Wagoner+ b. 31 Jan 1919, d. 15 Nov 1996

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S40] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami Co. Indiana Marriages, Book C-11, page 433.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S547] Plymouth Pilot-News, Various, 30 July 1947.

Anna Blanche Kinnaman¹

F, b. 1 June 1882, d. 3 February 1963

Father

William Bennett Kinnaman b. 9 May 1832, d. 18 Feb 1914

Mother

Lucy Ann Short b. 5 May 1844, d. 10 May 1915

Last Edited

13 Nov 2015

Birth*

Anna Blanche Kinnaman was born on 1 June 1882 at Adams Twp., Cass, Indiana.^2,1

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Mexico, Miami, Indiana, in the household of William Bennett Kinnaman and Lucy Ann Short; ED 101, page 144A, sheet 19A, no occupation, owned home, married 37 years, 5 children, 4 living, only Blanch living with them.³

Married Name

As of 24 February 1904,her married name was Wagoner.

Marriage*

Anna Blanche Kinnaman married Samuel Jacob Wagoner, son of John Abraham Wagoner and Sarah Fansher, on 24 February 1904 at Mexico, Cass, Indiana; by Frank Eisher, witnessed by Sarah Wagoner and Lucy Kinneman.⁴

Census

Anna Blanche Kinnaman and Samuel Jacob Wagoner appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Adams Twp., Cass, Indiana, ED 16, Sheet 7B, occupation farmer, renting, two children.⁵

Census

Anna Blanche Kinnaman and Samuel Jacob Wagoner appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at Polk Twp., Marshall, Indiana, ED 198, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.⁶

Census

Anna Blanche Kinnaman and Samuel Jacob Wagoner appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Penn Twp. (South Part), St. Joseph, Indiana, ED 71-90, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home, spelled "Wagner."⁷

Census*

Anna Blanche Kinnaman and Samuel Jacob Wagoner appeared on the census of 2 May 1940 at Bourbon, Marshall, Indiana, ED 50-2, sheet 14B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,200, no children at home.⁸

Death*

Anna Blanche Kinnaman died on 3 February 1963 at Bourbon, Marshall, Indiana, at age 80; buried at Parks Cemetery, Bourbon.⁹

Obit

Anna Blanche's obituary was published in the Plymouth Pilot on 10 February 1963:

Mrs. Anna B. Wagoner.
Bourbon-Mrs. Anna B. Wagoner, 80, of 903 N. Washington St., died in her home at 10 a.m. Sunday. She had been ill six weeks. A member of the Baptist Church, Mexico, Ind., she was born in Twelve Mile, Ind., on June 1, 82. In 1904, she was married to Samuel Wagoner, who died July 28, 1947. Survivors are three sons, Donald of Niles, Raymond and Roland, both of Bourbon; two daughters, Mrs. Florence Fields of Bourbon and Mrs. Dortha Nash of Gaithersburg, Md; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today in the Beigh Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Rev. G.M. Peters, pastor of the Fairview Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Parks Cemetery.¹⁰

Family

Samuel Jacob Wagoner b. 6 Feb 1882, d. 30 Jul 1947

Children

Florence Lucille Wagoner+ b. 12 Jun 1907, d. 5 Jul 1996
Donald Wayne Wagoner+ b. 7 Jul 1908, d. 30 Oct 1981
Raymond Kinneman Wagoner+ b. 8 Jul 1912, d. 12 Apr 1998
Roland LaMar Wagoner+ b. 3 Nov 1915, d. 13 Mar 1980
Dortha Marie Wagoner+ b. 31 Jan 1919, d. 15 Nov 1996

Citations

[S430] Unknown short bible title.
[S541] Thomas B. Helm, History of Cass County, Indiana, page 612.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S40] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami Co. Indiana Marriages, Book C-11, page 433.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S547] Plymouth Pilot-News, Various, 10 February 1963.

John Abraham Wagoner

M, b. 7 April 1839, d. 10 July 1910

Father

Henry Francis (Frank) Wagener¹ b. 3 May 1812, d. 10 Nov 1845

Mother

Nancy A. Hoover¹ b. 27 Jul 1812, d. 7 Jun 1841

Last Edited

24 Nov 2007

Birth*

John Abraham Wagoner was born on 7 April 1839 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

Name Variation

As of 7 April 1839, John Abraham Wagoner was also known as John Henry Wagener.¹

(Witness) Death

He witnessed the death of Henry Francis (Frank) Wagener on 10 November 1845 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana; buried at Hoover Cemetery.²

Census

John Abraham Wagoner appeared on the census of 31 July 1850 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 411b, lived with the family of Levi Burch.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 14 August 1860 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 713, single, occupation laborer, living with Samuel Johnson family, next door to Israel Johnson.⁴

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 17 August 1860 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel Johnson; page 712, occupation farmer, land valued at $2,000, 3 children at home, John Abraham Wagoner boarding with them.⁴

Marriage*

John Abraham Wagoner married Sarah Fansher, daughter of William Fansher and Joanna Barnes, on 17 January 1862 at Macy, Miami, Indiana; Fulton County license.^5,6

Census*

John Abraham Wagoner and Sarah Fansher appeared on the census of 11 June 1870 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, page 6, occupation farmer, farm valued at $800, two children.⁷

Census

John Abraham Wagoner and Sarah Fansher appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, page 409D, occupation farmer, 5 children at home, also sister-in-law Mahala Fansher.⁸

Census

John Abraham Wagoner and Sarah Fansher appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, ED 93, Sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 38 years, 7 children all living, 5 children at home and granddaughter Gladys.⁹

(Witness) Census

John Abraham Wagoner appeared on the census of 4 May 1910 Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Edgar Ray O'Daffer; ED 111, Sheet 10A, page 169, occupation farmer, renting, married 6 years, 1 child, father in law John Wagoner living with them.¹⁰

Death*

John Abraham Wagoner died on 10 July 1910 at Macy, Miami, Indiana, at age 71; at the home of Rose (Wagoner) O'Daffer, buried at Plainview Cemetery.^6,11,12

Obit

John Abraham's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 11 July 1910:

John A. Wagoner, who resides half a mile southeast of Wagoners, died Sunday morning at 4 o'clock. He had been a sufferer from asthma for a number of years but until Saturday had been as well as usual, haven eaten a hearty supper Saturday evening and retired at the usual hour. He was the father of seven children. His wife Sarah Wagoner died two years ago. He was born and raised near here and was near 70 years of age. At the time of his death he was making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Ray O'Daffer, and the funeral will be conducted from there Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, with burial at Macy.¹³

Family

Sarah Fansher b. 4 Sep 1843, d. 7 Oct 1908

Children

Frank Oliver Wagoner+⁹ b. 15 Aug 1863, d. 4 Apr 1954
Anna Elizabeth Wagoner+¹⁴ b. 23 Jan 1870, d. 21 Sep 1944
John William (Uncle Bill) Wagoner+⁹ b. 13 Jul 1872, d. 9 Feb 1943
Ella (Ellen S.) Wagoner+¹⁵ b. 4 Aug 1878, d. 16 Nov 1926
Unknown Daughter Wagoner⁸ b. Apr 1880
Rosalind Viola Wagoner+ b. 4 Apr 1881, d. 3 Jan 1934
Samuel Jacob Wagoner+ b. 6 Feb 1882, d. 30 Jul 1947
James Solomon Francis Bird Wagoner+⁹ b. 27 Mar 1885, d. 15 May 1962

Citations

[S352] Bible Records of Levi Burch Family.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover's Cemetery, Henry Twp., p 522.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B, page 107.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Monday, July 11, 1910.
[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Plainview Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 11 July 1910.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 22 September 1944.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 17 November 1926.

Walter Carpenter Field¹

M, b. 15 November 1875, d. 24 November 1899

Father

Lintsford J. Carpenter¹ b. 12 Dec 1855, d. 20 Apr 1916

Mother

Nancy Ann Field b. 4 Mar 1857, d. 24 Aug 1914

Last Edited

23 Jan 2017

Birth*

Walter Carpenter Field was born on 15 November 1875 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Albert Field; page 27, three daughters, wife and six others living with him.¹

Marriage*

Walter Carpenter Field married Jessie Leota O'Daffer, daughter of Samuel Edward O'Daffer and Leota Margaret Bailey, on 25 December 1894 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana; by A.A. Cook.^4,5

Death*

Walter Carpenter Field died on 24 November 1899 at Hawley, Jones, Texas, at age 24; from typhoid fever, buried in Midway Cemetery.^6,7

Obit

Walter Carpenter's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 8 December 1899:

Walter Fields, son of Albert Fields, died in Texas on November 24th., of typhoid fever (Local News - Tuesday.)⁸

Family

Jessie Leota O'Daffer b. 6 Aug 1880, d. 28 Jul 1908

Children

Ernest Albert Field+⁹ b. 26 Jun 1896, d. 11 Dec 1967
Walter Devane Field⁵ b. 6 Jun 1897, d. 9 Oct 1899

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880; age appears to be 7, but is actually 3, which is 1 year off.
[S291] Franklin County Probate Court, Franklin County Probate Court Birth Records.
[S39] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages, F - 177.
[S42] Field/O'Daffer Family Bible.
[S171] Abilene Reporter, June 22, 1900.
[S172] Abilene Reporter 24 November and 1 December 1899 issues.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 8 December 1899.
[S47] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Births.

Jessie Leota O'Daffer

F, b. 6 August 1880, d. 28 July 1908

Father

Samuel Edward O'Daffer b. 16 Jun 1855, d. 18 Dec 1902

Mother

Leota Margaret Bailey b. 14 Sep 1857, d. 30 Jul 1933

Last Edited

9 Feb 2018

Birth*

Jessie Leota O'Daffer was born on 6 August 1880 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Married Name

As of 25 December 1894,her married name was Field.^2,1

Marriage*

She married Walter Carpenter Field, son of Lintsford J. Carpenter and Nancy Ann Field, on 25 December 1894 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana; by A.A. Cook.^3,1

Married Name

As of 13 August 1898,her married name was Sewell.²

Marriage*

Jessie Leota O'Daffer married Andrew J. Sewell, son of (?) Sewell and Mary Jane Woodcox, on 13 August 1898 at Fulton, Indiana.⁴

(Witness) Census

Jessie Leota O'Daffer appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Andrew J. Sewell; ED 41, Sheet 4, occupation farmer.⁵

Death*

Jessie Leota O'Daffer died on 28 July 1908 at Epworth Hospital, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 27; from "blood poison."^1,6,7

Obit

Jessie Leota's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 29 July 1908:

A telephone message from South Bend last evening, brought the sad intelligence that Mrs. Jessie Sewell had passed away in the hospital there. Death was due to blood poison. Deceased was a daughter of Mrs. [Edward] Leota O'Daffer, who resides just west of town. She had been married twice, the first time to Walter Field by whom she had one son, who survives her. She later married Andrew Sewell, who with four small children remain to mourn her loss. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Daisy O'Daffer of Chicago, and a brother, Ray O'Daffer, of Danville, Illinois. The body will be brought to Delong. The funeral will be held tomorrow at Burton church and the interment at Sharon (Moon) cemetery.⁸

Burial*

She was buried on 30 July 1908 at DeLong, Fulton, Indiana; services at the Burton Church, burial at Moon Cemetery.⁷

Family 1

Walter Carpenter Field b. 15 Nov 1875, d. 24 Nov 1899

Children

Ernest Albert Field+¹ b. 26 Jun 1896, d. 11 Dec 1967
Walter Devane Field^1,9 b. 6 Jun 1897, d. 9 Oct 1899

Family 2

Andrew J. Sewell b. Nov 1876, d. 31 Dec 1952

Children

Sylvia Marie Sewell+¹ b. 15 Jul 1899, d. 28 Jul 1959
Guy Edward Sewell¹ b. 15 Jul 1900
Hugh Russell Sewell¹ b. 18 Aug 1903, d. 1 Mar 1952
Grace Avon Sewell+¹ b. 18 Dec 1906, d. 27 Jul 1996

Citations

[S42] Field/O'Daffer Family Bible.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh.
[S39] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages, F - 177.
[S39] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages, F - 507.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S125] Jean C. & Wendell Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries, Vol. 3, page 124.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Wednesday, July 29, 1908.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 289 July 1908.
[S47] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Fulton County Births.

Sarah Fansher¹

F, b. 4 September 1843, d. 7 October 1908

Father

William Fansher¹ b. 19 Sep 1805, d. 21 Dec 1879

Mother

Joanna Barnes¹ b. 22 Aug 1811, d. 7 Aug 1877

Last Edited

16 Jun 2009

Birth*

Sarah Fansher was born on 4 September 1843 at Crestline, Crawford, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 17 September 1850 Waltz Twp., Wabash, Indiana, in the household of William Fansher; page 357, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 7 children; spelled "Fansher."²

(Witness) Census

Sarah Fansher appeared on the census of 14 August 1860 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of William Fansher; page 701, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,600, 10 children at home; name recorded as "Farnsher."³

Married Name

As of 17 January 1862,her married name was Wagoner.

Marriage*

Sarah Fansher married John Abraham Wagoner, son of Henry Francis (Frank) Wagener and Nancy A. Hoover, on 17 January 1862 at Macy, Miami, Indiana; Fulton County license.^4,5

Census

Sarah Fansher and John Abraham Wagoner appeared on the census of 11 June 1870 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, page 6, occupation farmer, farm valued at $800, two children.⁶

Census

Sarah Fansher and John Abraham Wagoner appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, page 409D, occupation farmer, 5 children at home, also sister-in-law Mahala Fansher.⁷

Census

Sarah Fansher and John Abraham Wagoner appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana, ED 93, Sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 38 years, 7 children all living, 5 children at home and granddaughter Gladys.⁸

Death*

Sarah Fansher died on 7 October 1908 at Macy, Miami, Indiana, at age 65; at her home north of Macy, buried at Plainview Cemetery.^9,10

Obit

Sarah's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 29 October 1908:
Mrs. John WAGONER of near Wagoners died Tuesday evening of cancer of the stomach. Deceased was one of the well known women of that neighborhood and her death elicits the profound sorrow of her many friends.

A pioneer of Allen township, Mrs. John (A.) (Sarah) WAGONER, died at her home north of Macy Tuesday evening. The Rebekahs of Green Oak had charge of the funeral, which was preached in the M.E. church at Macy, Thursday afternoon by Rev. S.C. NORRIS (Macy item).¹¹

Family

John Abraham Wagoner b. 7 Apr 1839, d. 10 Jul 1910

Children

Frank Oliver Wagoner+⁸ b. 15 Aug 1863, d. 4 Apr 1954
Anna Elizabeth Wagoner+¹² b. 23 Jan 1870, d. 21 Sep 1944
John William (Uncle Bill) Wagoner+⁸ b. 13 Jul 1872, d. 9 Feb 1943
Ella (Ellen S.) Wagoner+¹³ b. 4 Aug 1878, d. 16 Nov 1926
Unknown Daughter Wagoner⁷ b. Apr 1880
Rosalind Viola Wagoner+ b. 4 Apr 1881, d. 3 Jan 1934
Samuel Jacob Wagoner+ b. 6 Feb 1882, d. 30 Jul 1947
James Solomon Francis Bird Wagoner+⁸ b. 27 Mar 1885, d. 15 May 1962

Citations

[S347] Fansher Family Bible.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B, page 107.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Thursday, October 29, 1908.
[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Plainview Cemetery.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 29 October 1908.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 22 September 1944.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 17 November 1926.

William Bennett Kinnaman¹

M, b. 9 May 1832, d. 18 February 1914

Father

Thomas Kinnaman¹ b. 2 Aug 1800, d. 29 Mar 1877

Mother

Elizabeth Bennett¹ b. 27 Nov 1806, d. 12 Jul 1888

Last Edited

11 Feb 2016

Birth*

William Bennett Kinnaman was born on 9 May 1832 at Logansport., Cass, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1840 Cass, Indiana, in the household of Thomas Kinnaman and Elizabeth Bennett; page 209, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male and 2 females 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 30-40.³

(Witness) Census

William Bennett Kinnaman appeared on the census of 14 September 1850 Clinton Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Thomas Kinnaman and Elizabeth Bennett; page 493, occupation farmer, land valued at $1,600, six children at home.⁴

Marriage*

William Bennett Kinnaman married Lucy Ann Short, daughter of Jacob Short and Ann Pride, on 24 December 1862 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana; by Reverend Silas Tucker, witnessed by Edward Lowry and Mary Canger (Conger?)^2,5

Census

William Bennett Kinnaman and Lucy Ann Short appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 at Adams Twp., Cass, Indiana, page 7, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,320, personal property at $2,000, 2 children at home; he and Lucy could read and write.⁶

Census

William Bennett Kinnaman and Lucy Ann Short appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 at Adams Twp., Cass, Indiana, page 234B, occupation farmer, 3 children.⁷

(Witness) Bio

William B. Kinnaman, farmer, was born in Cass County, Ind., May 9, 1832, son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Bennett) Kinnaman, who were natives of North Carolina and Pennsylvania, respectively. Thomas Kinnaman was a pioneer of the Hoosier State, he having settled in Clinton Township, Cass County, in the fall of 1829. William B. was raised on his parents' farm receiving but a common schooling in his youth. On attaining his majority he began to do for himself, and at the age of twenty-three he went to Kansas, remaining four years, at the end of which time he returned to his native county. December 24, 1862, he married Lucy A. Short, a native of Indiana, born May 4, 1844, and a daughter of Jacob and Anna (Pride) Short, natives of Delaware. Their union has been fruitful in the birth of five children: Charles E., born January 28, 1863; Frances E., born May 2, 1864, died February 22, 1865; John G., born October 20, 1868; William L., born November 28, 1870, and Anna B., born June 1 1882. Mr. Kinnaman began life poor, but by his own efforts, he has secured a good farm and has established a reputation as an honorable and upright citizen. Politically he is a Democrat, and is a member of the Masonic fraternity. Mrs. Kinnaman is an honored member of the Christian Church.²

Census*

William Bennett Kinnaman and Lucy Ann Short appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at Mexico, Miami, Indiana, ED 101, page 144A, sheet 19A, no occupation, owned home, married 37 years, 5 children, 4 living, only Blanch living with them.⁸

Census

William Bennett Kinnaman and Lucy Ann Short appeared on the census of 13 May 1910 at Mexico, Jefferson Twp., Miami, Indiana, ED 120, sheet 16A, occupation own income, owned home, married 47 years, 5 children 4 living, no one else at home.⁹

Death*

William Bennett Kinnaman died on 18 February 1914 at Mexico, Miami, Indiana, at age 81; buried at the Greenlawn Cemetery, Jefferson Twp., Miami County, IN; death record is "Kinnaman," but Tombaugh has cemetery inscription as "Kinneman."^10,11

Family

Lucy Ann Short b. 5 May 1844, d. 10 May 1915

Children

Charles Ellsworth Kinneman+⁷ b. 28 Jan 1863, d. 29 Nov 1930
Frances Emma Kinnaman² b. 2 May 1864, d. 22 Feb 1865
John Godfrey Kinneman+⁷ b. 20 Oct 1868, d. 23 Jan 1936
Willard Lee Kinneman+⁷ b. 28 Nov 1870, d. 4 Jan 1929
Anna Blanche Kinnaman+ b. 1 Jun 1882, d. 3 Feb 1963

Citations

[S430] Unknown short bible title.
[S541] Thomas B. Helm, History of Cass County, Indiana, page 612.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S296] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Cass County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S284] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami County, Indiana Death Records, Book C7, page 82.
[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Greenlawn Cemetery.

Lucy Ann Short

F, b. 5 May 1844, d. 10 May 1915

Father

Jacob Short¹ b. 1809, d. 1854

Mother

Ann Pride¹ b. 1818, d. 22 Jun 1886

Last Edited

15 Feb 2016

Birth*

Lucy Ann Short was born on 5 May 1844 at Lockport, Carroll, Indiana.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 22 August 1850 District No. 10, Carroll, Indiana, in the household of Jacob Short; page 347b, occupation carpenter, renting, 4 children and the family of John McGee, recorded as "Shirt."³

(Witness) Census

Lucy Ann Short appeared on the census of 13 June 1860 Lockport, Carroll, Indiana, in the household of John G. Kessler; page 22, occupation druggist, real estate valued at $1,800, 6 children by first marriage, 1 by second, and step-daughter, Lucy Short.⁴

Married Name

As of 24 December 1862,her married name was Kinnaman.

Marriage*

Lucy Ann Short married William Bennett Kinnaman, son of Thomas Kinnaman and Elizabeth Bennett, on 24 December 1862 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana; by Reverend Silas Tucker, witnessed by Edward Lowry and Mary Canger (Conger?)^1,5

Census

Lucy Ann Short and William Bennett Kinnaman appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 at Adams Twp., Cass, Indiana, page 7, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,320, personal property at $2,000, 2 children at home; he and Lucy could read and write.⁶

Census*

Lucy Ann Short and William Bennett Kinnaman appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 at Adams Twp., Cass, Indiana, page 234B, occupation farmer, 3 children.⁷

Census

Lucy Ann Short and William Bennett Kinnaman appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at Mexico, Miami, Indiana, ED 101, page 144A, sheet 19A, no occupation, owned home, married 37 years, 5 children, 4 living, only Blanch living with them.⁸

Census

Lucy Ann Short and William Bennett Kinnaman appeared on the census of 13 May 1910 at Mexico, Jefferson Twp., Miami, Indiana, ED 120, sheet 16A, occupation own income, owned home, married 47 years, 5 children 4 living, no one else at home.⁹

Death*

Lucy Ann Short died on 10 May 1915 at Lapaz, Marshall, Indiana, at age 71; buried at the Greenlawn Cemetery, Jefferson Twp. Miami County.¹⁰

Obit

Lucy Ann's obituary was published in the Logansport Chronicle on 15 May 1915:
Lucy Ann Kinneman, widow of the late William B. Kinneman, died May 10 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Wagoner, LaPaz, Ind. She was the last of a large family born to John and Anna (Pride) Short of Delphi, Ind. Three sons—Charles E. Kinneman of Twelve Mile, John G. Kinneman of Goodland, W.L. Kinneman of Martinsville, and a daughter, Blanche Wagoner of LaPaz are the living members of the family. Burial took place Thursday morning in the Brethren Cemetery at Mexico, Ind., the old family home.

Probate*

Her estate was probated on 29 May 1916 at Marshall, Indiana; Approved 29 September 1916; Charles E. Kinneman, Administrator, 134 acres of land located SE Quarter of Section 15, Township 28N, Range 3, valued at $4,800; distribution to Charles, John, Willard and Blanche; Book 13, page 439.

Family

William Bennett Kinnaman b. 9 May 1832, d. 18 Feb 1914

Children

Charles Ellsworth Kinneman+⁷ b. 28 Jan 1863, d. 29 Nov 1930
Frances Emma Kinnaman¹ b. 2 May 1864, d. 22 Feb 1865
John Godfrey Kinneman+⁷ b. 20 Oct 1868, d. 23 Jan 1936
Willard Lee Kinneman+⁷ b. 28 Nov 1870, d. 4 Jan 1929
Anna Blanche Kinnaman+ b. 1 Jun 1882, d. 3 Feb 1963

Citations

[S541] Thomas B. Helm, History of Cass County, Indiana, page 612.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S296] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Cass County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Greenlawn Cemetery.

Samuel Edward O'Daffer

M, b. 16 June 1855, d. 18 December 1902

Father

Samuel O'Daffer¹ b. 15 Sep 1820, d. 25 Feb 1885

Mother

Lydia Ann Hurdle¹ b. 28 Sep 1821, d. 11 May 1881

Last Edited

28 Jul 2016

Birth*

Samuel Edward O'Daffer was born on 16 June 1855 at Beaver Creek Twp., Greene, Ohio.^2,1

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 Beaver Creek Twp., Greene, Ohio, in the household of Samuel O'Daffer; page 69, farmer with land valued at $1,200, three children; both b. MD, Lydia apparently learned how to read and write English since 1850.¹

(Witness) Moved

Samuel Edward O'Daffer moved with Samuel O'Daffer on 9 June 1864 to Fulton, Indiana; purchased land for $2,300.³

(Witness) Census

Samuel Edward O'Daffer appeared on the census of 6 June 1870 Kewanna, Union Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel O'Daffer; page 140b, occupation farmer, land valued at $4,000, three children, Lydia could read but not write.⁴

Marriage*

Samuel Edward O'Daffer married Leota Margaret Bailey, daughter of William Bailey and Mahala Knight, on 28 December 1876 at Kewanna, Fulton, Indiana; by W.W. Jones, at the bride's residence.^5,6

Note*

"sold his peanut stand to Uncle John Kilmer."⁷

Census

Samuel Edward O'Daffer appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Union Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 43, Sheet 23, occupation farmer, one child.⁸

Census*

He appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 41, Sheet 5, renting, occupation farmer.⁹

Obit

Samuel Edward's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 18 December 1902:

Ed O'Daffer, a well known farmer of middle age of the Bearss neighborhood, died this morning at 3 o'clock. He had been confined to his bed with typhoid fever for about six weeks. Funeral services will be conducted a the Burton church Saturday at 10 o'clock, and interment will be made at Leiter's.¹⁰

Death*

He died on 18 December 1902 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 47; of typhoid fever, buried at Moon Cemetery.^2,11

Family

Leota Margaret Bailey b. 14 Sep 1857, d. 30 Jul 1933

Children

Daisy Grace O'Daffer⁸ b. 18 Sep 1878, d. 13 Jan 1950
Jessie Leota O'Daffer+ b. 6 Aug 1880, d. 28 Jul 1908
Edgar Ray O'Daffer+ b. 8 Jul 1881, d. 10 Jul 1941

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S42] Field/O'Daffer Family Bible.
[S224] Deed-Troutman to Odaffer, 1864.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S39] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages, C - 429.
[S212] Rochester Union Spy, Friday, January 5, 1877.
[S213] Rochester Sentinel, Saturday, April 10, 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 18 December 1902.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh).

Leota Margaret Bailey

F, b. 14 September 1857, d. 30 July 1933

Father

William Bailey b. 8 Oct 1816, d. 12 Dec 1901

Mother

Mahala Knight b. 2 Apr 1817, d. 24 Sep 1882

Last Edited

1 Sep 2004

Birth*

Leota Margaret Bailey was born on 14 September 1857 at Leiter's Ford, Fulton, Indiana.¹

Census*

She appeared on the census of 1 September 1870 at Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 3, living with William and Mahala Bailey family.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 September 1870 Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of William Bailey; page 3, occupation farmer with land valued at $2,400, four children at home.²

Married Name

As of 28 December 1876,her married name was O'Daffer.

Marriage*

Leota Margaret Bailey married Samuel Edward O'Daffer, son of Samuel O'Daffer and Lydia Ann Hurdle, on 28 December 1876 at Kewanna, Fulton, Indiana; by W.W. Jones, at the bride's residence.^3,4

Census

Leota Margaret Bailey appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Union Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 43, Sheet 23, page 115, husband farming, one child.⁵

Census

She appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 41, Sheet 5, husband farming, married 22 years, three children, one at home.⁶

(Deceased) Death

Samuel Edward O'Daffer died on 18 December 1902 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 47; of typhoid fever, buried at Moon Cemetery.^7,8

Married Name

As of 2 April 1906,her married name was Huff.⁹

Marriage*

Leota Margaret Bailey married William Huff on 2 April 1906 at Fulton, Indiana.¹⁰

Divorce*

Leota Margaret Bailey and William Huff were divorced in December 1906 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana; per Leota's application for marriage to Horace Lunsford.

Census

Leota Margaret Bailey appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 111, Sheet 10, widowed, occupation seamstress, grandchildren Ernest Field and Sylvia Sewell living with her.¹¹

Married Name

As of 31 October 1912,her married name was Lunsford.⁹

Marriage*

She married Horace G. Lunsford on 31 October 1912 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.¹²

(Deceased) Death

Horace G. Lunsford died on 27 February 1913 at Monterey, Pulaski, Indiana; resident of Rochester, was visiting his daughter, where he had a heart attack, buried at Moon Cemetery.¹³

Married Name

As of 3 May 1922,her married name was Graffis.¹⁴

Marriage*

Leota Margaret Bailey married Levi M. Graffis, son of Jacob Graffis and Margaret Enyart, on 3 May 1922 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.¹⁴

(Deceased) Death

Levi M. Graffis died on 21 July 1926 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 69.¹⁴

Death*

Leota Margaret Bailey died on 30 July 1933 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, at age 75; at the home of her daughter Grace after an extended illness.^15,1

Obit

Leota Margaret's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 31 July 1933:

Monday, July 31, 1933
Mrs. Leota GRAFFIS, aged 75, a former resident of this city, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grace KNOWLES in Pittsburgh, Pa., Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Death was caused by complications and followed a long illness. Mrs. Graffis was born on a farm near Leiters Ford but had lived in Rochester practically all her life or until a year ago when her physical condition became such that she had to make her home with her daughter. Fifty-seven years ago the deceased was married to Edward O'DAFFER, who preceded her in death. She then married Levi GRAFFIS, who passed away seven years ago. Mrs. Graffis was a member of the Evangelical Church and the Progressive Club of this city. Survivors are a son, Roy O'DAFFER of Macy, a daughter, Mrs. KNOWLES, a stepson, Clarence GRAFFIS of this city, a step-daughter, Mrs. Ransom DULL, Detroit, a granddaughter, Mrs. Sylvia TAFT of Cleveland. whom she reared and seven other grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Tuesday, August 1, 1933
Funeral services for Mrs. Leota GRAFFIS will he held from the Evangelical Church here at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning with the Rev. G. S. LOZIER in charge. Burial will be made in the Sharon Cemetery west of the city. Mrs. Graffis who was a resident of this city for many years died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grace KNOWLES at Pittsburgh, Pa., Sunday afternoon after a long illness. The body arrived here this morning at 5 a.m., and will lie in state at the Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home until 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning. Friends may view the body at the funeral home.¹⁶

Burial*

She was buried on 2 August 1933 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana; at the Moon (Sharon) Cemetery.¹⁷

Family 1

Samuel Edward O'Daffer b. 16 Jun 1855, d. 18 Dec 1902

Children

Daisy Grace O'Daffer b. 18 Sep 1878, d. 13 Jan 1950
Jessie Leota O'Daffer+ b. 6 Aug 1880, d. 28 Jul 1908
Edgar Ray O'Daffer+ b. 8 Jul 1881, d. 10 Jul 1941

Family 2

William Huff

Family 3

Horace G. Lunsford d. 27 Feb 1913

Family 4

Levi M. Graffis b. 25 Dec 1856, d. 21 Jul 1926

Citations

[S281] Leota Margaret O'Daffer, Certificate of Death, Leota Graffis.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S39] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages, C - 429.
[S212] Rochester Union Spy, Friday, January 5, 1877.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S42] Field/O'Daffer Family Bible.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh).
[S39] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages.
[S39] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages, H - 162.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S39] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages, I - 441.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Thursday, February 27, 1913.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 22 July 1926 - Levi Graffis.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Monday, July 31, 1933.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 31 July and 1 August 1933.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Tuesday, August 1, 1933.

Albert Field¹

M, b. 3 August 1836, d. 14 August 1925

Father

Walter Field b. 27 Jul 1797, d. 24 Aug 1877

Mother

Mary Ranney b. 15 Dec 1800, d. 26 Nov 1875

Last Edited

23 Jan 2017

Birth*

Albert Field was born on 3 August 1836 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1840 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Walter Field; page 187, 2 males under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 male and 1 female 40-50.³

(Witness) Census

Albert Field appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Walter Field; page 69, occupation farmer, land valued at $2,500, 5 children.⁴

Land Purch*

Between 1859 and 1869 Albert Field purchased land at Rock Creek Twp., Nemaha, Kansas, Acquired 390 acres of land.^5,6

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Harter, daughter of William Harter and Almira Emerson, on 3 October 1859 at Concord Twp., Licking, Ohio; by Rev. David Adams.⁷

Census

Albert Field appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 142, no occupation given, living with parents; Elizabeth was living with her parents, presumably due to her father's illness.⁸

Description

He was described as at the time of enlistment as 5' 7" tall, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair on 20 August 1862 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio.⁹

Milit-Beg*

He began military service on 20 August 1862 at C Co. 113th Inf. Reg. Ohio, Ohio, Promoted to Full Corporal on 21 Aug 1862. Company fought at the battles of Chickamauga, Georgia on 20 Sep 1863; Holt's Mills, North Carolina on 10 Apr 1864; Rocky Face Ridge, Georgia on 09 May 1864; and near Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia 15 Jun to 27 Jun 1864. Wounded on June 22, 1864 near Kennesaw Mountain, resulting in the amputation of left leg below thigh. Spent more than a year in military hospitals in Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio.¹⁰

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 17 August 1865 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.⁹

Census

He appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 48, occupation 'invalid," living with his parents and his brother Fred, who was characterized as "idiot;" Albert actually was taking care of all of them; Elizabeth and the girls lived with her parents, taking care of them.¹¹

Census*

He appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 27, three daughters, wife and six others living with him.¹²

Land Purch

On 16 October 1886 Albert Field purchased land at Fulton, Indiana, Purchased 720 acres of land and took up residence.¹³

Anecdote*

Affidavit in support of Mary Ann (Collins, Harter) Minor's application for a widow's pension.¹⁴

Land Sale*

On 1 April 1897 Albert Field sold land at Fulton, Indiana, Sold land in Fulton County and moved to Hawley, Texas north of Abilene.¹³

Note*

Albert Fields is said to be quite sick with relapse of typhoid fever at Presley Fields' home near Delk. His condition is alarming.¹⁵

Residence*

He lived on 4 July 1900 at Hawley, Texas; Presley Field and family living with Albert following death of Elizabeth and Walter C. Field.¹⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Justice Precinct 3, Jones, Texas, ED 138, page 12A, occupation stock farmer, widowed, owned farm, Presley's wife Mary and grandson Earl Smith lived with him; Pedro and family lived next door.¹⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 5 March 1920 at Justrict Precinct 3, Jones, Texas, ED 130, sheet 5B, occupation none, Frank and Carrie (Field) Newman listed as head of household.¹⁸

Obit

Albert's obituary was published in the Abilene Reporter on 14 August 1925:
"Uncle" Albert Field, aged 88 years, well-to-do and highly respected resident of the Hawley community in Jones county, died there at five a.m. Friday and will be buried at four p.m. Friday in the old Midway cemetery near Hodges.
"Uncle" Albert was a Union soldier. He had a lower limb shot away during the war and lay upon the battlefield three days before being removed to a temporary hospital.
"He possessed the highest sense of honor and was one of Jones county's best citizens," was the tribute paid to him by Hon. E. N. Kirby of Abilene. According to Mr. Kirby, Mr. Field was well-to-do, but requested that his body be laid away in a blue shirt and overalls. Three weeks ago, "Uncle" Albert announced that he would not live beyond the 15th of August. Old age had overtaken him.
Three daughters survive him, his wife having died many years ago. The daughters are Mrs. Linda Zegafuse, Rochester, Ind; Mrs. Hulda Smith, Eddy, Okla; and Mrs. B. F. Newman, New Lexington, Ill. He made his home with his granddaughter, Mrs. G.G. Young. Two nephews, Pedro Field of Southland and Burt Field, of Big Spring, will attend the funeral. Mr. Field lived in the section for thirty years, having come from Indiana.¹⁹

Death*

He died on 14 August 1925 at Hawley, Jones, Texas, at age 89; buried at Midway Cemetery.²⁰

Family

Elizabeth Harter b. 1 Apr 1836, d. 13 Jun 1900

Children

Linda Field+ b. 12 Nov 1860, d. 2 Jun 1948
Hulda Rinda Field+ b. 20 Sep 1861, d. 26 Jun 1931
Carrie Field+ b. 29 Jun 1865, d. 18 Dec 1951

Citations

[S5] Williams Brothers, History of Franklin County, page 409.
[S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S10] John Ostertag, Nemaha County 1887 Atlas, Page 22 shows detail of property owned.
[S1] Census of Population Presley Field was living in Rock Creek Twp. in 1870.
[S128] Mrs. Stuart R. Bolin, Franklin County Marriages, (in Licking County) 7-333.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S100] "Military Records of Albert Field."
[S13] State of Ohio, Ohio Civil War Roster.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S19] Fulton County Deed.
[S96] "Military File of Hiram Harter."
[S172] Abilene Reporter.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S101] Abilene Reporter.
[S170] Abilene Reporter, August 14, 1925, 2.

Elizabeth Harter

F, b. 1 April 1836, d. 13 June 1900

Father

William Harter b. 20 Jun 1804, d. 1 Dec 1869

Mother

Almira Emerson b. 23 Mar 1813, d. 8 Apr 1877

Last Edited

23 Jan 2017

Birth*

Elizabeth Harter was born on 1 April 1836 at Johnstown, Licking, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 17 July 1850 Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of William Harter; page 22, occupation farmer, land valued at $1,000, 5 children.²

Married Name

As of 3 October 1859,her married name was Field.

Marriage*

Elizabeth Harter married Albert Field, son of Walter Field and Mary Ranney, on 3 October 1859 at Concord Twp., Licking, Ohio; by Rev. David Adams.³

Census

Elizabeth Harter appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 at Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 70, living with her parents, although she was married in 1859.⁴

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of William Harter; page 70, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children and 2 grandchildren.⁴

Census*

Elizabeth Harter appeared on the census of 24 July 1870 at Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 753, living with her mother, land valued at $7,800, three daughters and brother David; brother Hiram living nearby.⁵

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Albert Field; page 48, occupation 'invalid," living with his parents and his brother Fred, who was characterized as "idiot;" Albert actually was taking care of all of them; Elizabeth and the girls lived with her parents, taking care of them.⁵

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Harter appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Albert Field; page 27, three daughters, wife and six others living with him.⁶

Death*

Elizabeth Harter died on 13 June 1900 at Delk, Jones, Texas, at age 64; from typhoid fever, buried in Midway Cemetery.¹

Burial*

She was buried on 14 June 1900 at Delk, Jones, Texas; services conducted by A.J. Addington.¹

Obit

Elizabeth's obituary was published in the Abilene Reporter on 22 June 1900:

Elizabeth Harter Field was born in Licking county, Ohio, April 1st, 1835. Was united in marriage with Albert Field Oct. 9, 1859. To this union was born 3 children, Linda, Huldah R. and Carrie A., all of whom are living. The deceased united with the Wesleyan Methodist church in the winter of 61 and 62. Was baptized in full faith in the month of March, 1852, and was a member of that church ten years. When that denomination moved its place of worship and the United Brethren church occupied the place of worship in that neighborhood, she united with the Brethren church and lived a devoted Christian life until her death. She was a dutiful, affectionate wife, a loving mother and was always full of charity for all. She died in Jones county, Texas, June 13th., 1900, aged 65 years, two months and twelve days. She leaves a husband and three daughters to mourn her loss.
She died at the home of Presley Fields near Sullivan Crossing on Clear Fork. She had fourteen grand children.
The funeral services were conduced by A.J. Addington who spoke words of condolence to the bereaved relatives and neighbors. Peace to her memory. A.J. Addington.

Family

Albert Field b. 3 Aug 1836, d. 14 Aug 1925

Children

Linda Field+ b. 12 Nov 1860, d. 2 Jun 1948
Hulda Rinda Field+ b. 20 Sep 1861, d. 26 Jun 1931
Carrie Field+ b. 29 Jun 1865, d. 18 Dec 1951

Citations

[S171] Abilene Reporter, June 22, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S128] Mrs. Stuart R. Bolin, Franklin County Marriages, (in Licking County) 7-333.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

William Harter

M, b. 20 June 1804, d. 1 December 1869

Last Edited

26 Aug 2004

Birth*

William Harter was born on 20 June 1804 at Rockingham, Virginia; based on death record; cemetery record is 21 June 1804.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Almira Emerson, daughter of Stephen Emerson and Elizabeth Boynton, on 25 December 1834 at Licking, Ohio.^3,4

Census

William Harter appeared on the census of 17 July 1850 at Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 22, occupation farmer, land valued at $1,000, 5 children.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 at Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 70, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children and 2 grandchildren.⁶

Death*

He died on 1 December 1869 at Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, at age 65; buried in McKendree Methodist Church Cemetery.^7,2

Family

Almira Emerson b. 23 Mar 1813, d. 8 Apr 1877

Children

Elizabeth Harter+ b. 1 Apr 1836, d. 13 Jun 1900
Hiram Harter+ b. 1837, d. 19 Jul 1877
Mary Harter+ b. 11 Mar 1839, d. 28 Sep 1909
George Harter b. 10 Feb 1841, d. 8 Apr 1863
Charity Harter+ b. 23 Apr 1843, d. 14 Mar 1891
David Oscar Harter+ b. 29 Jun 1851, d. 28 Nov 1920

Citations

[S46] The Franklin County Genealogical Society, Franklin Co. Cemeteries.
[S288] Franklin County Probate Court, Franklin County, Ohio Death Records.
[S102] Janice Baker, "Ancestral File of Stephen Emerson", Ancestral File.
[S103] Record Publishing Company, Memorial Record of Licking County, Ohio.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S46] The Franklin County Genealogical Society, Franklin Co. Cemeteries, McKendree Methodist Church Cemetery.

Almira Emerson

F, b. 23 March 1813, d. 8 April 1877

Father

Stephen Emerson^1,2 b. 5 May 1782, d. 1856

Mother

Elizabeth Boynton¹ b. 1780, d. 1854

Last Edited

26 Aug 2004

Birth*

Almira Emerson was born on 23 March 1813 at Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire.^1,3

Married Name

As of 25 December 1834,her married name was Harter.

Marriage*

She married William Harter on 25 December 1834 at Licking, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Almira Emerson appeared on the census of 17 July 1850 Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of William Harter; page 22, occupation farmer, land valued at $1,000, 5 children.⁴

(Witness) Census

Almira Emerson appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of William Harter; page 70, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children and 2 grandchildren.⁵

Census*

Almira Emerson appeared on the census of 24 July 1870 at Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 753, widowed, living with daughter Elizabeth, son David and three granddaughters; son Hiram next door.⁶

Death*

She died on 8 April 1877 at Sharon Twp., Franklin, Ohio, at age 64; buried in McKendree Methodist Church Cemetery, marker no longer in evidence, dates were unreadable in 1942 reading.^7,3

Family

William Harter b. 20 Jun 1804, d. 1 Dec 1869

Children

Elizabeth Harter+ b. 1 Apr 1836, d. 13 Jun 1900
Hiram Harter+⁸ b. 1837, d. 19 Jul 1877
Mary Harter+⁸ b. 11 Mar 1839, d. 28 Sep 1909
George Harter b. 10 Feb 1841, d. 8 Apr 1863
Charity Harter+⁸ b. 23 Apr 1843, d. 14 Mar 1891
David Oscar Harter+ b. 29 Jun 1851, d. 28 Nov 1920

Citations

[S102] Janice Baker, "Ancestral File of Stephen Emerson", Ancestral File.
[S103] Record Publishing Company, Memorial Record of Licking County, Ohio.
[S288] Franklin County Probate Court, Franklin County, Ohio Death Records, Book 1, page 121, number 595.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S46] The Franklin County Genealogical Society, Franklin Co. Cemeteries, McKendree Methodist Church Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1860.

Samuel O'Daffer

M, b. 15 September 1820, d. 25 February 1885

Father

Henry O'Daffer¹ b. 1789, d. 1864

Mother

Elizabeth Hammond¹ b. 21 May 1790, d. 12 Aug 1855

Last Edited

20 Nov 2006

Birth*

Samuel O'Daffer was born on 15 September 1820 at Clear Spring, Washington, Maryland; Clear Spring is likely but not confirmed.^2,3

Moved*

He moved to Pickaway, Ohio, circa 1827; or Fairfield.

Marriage*

He married Christena Foust, daughter of David Foust and Margaret (?), on 25 January 1844 at Pickaway, Ohio.^4,5

Marriage*

Samuel O'Daffer married Lydia Ann Hurdle on 15 April 1847 at Pickaway, Ohio.⁶

Census

Samuel O'Daffer appeared on the census of 28 August 1850 at Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, page 221, occupation laborer, owned land valued at $800, one child, also a 12 year old female named Jane Grady; Samuel and Lydia listed as b. PA; Lydia could not read or write but Sam could.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 at Beaver Creek Twp., Greene, Ohio, page 69, farmer with land valued at $1,200, three children; both b. MD, Lydia apparently learned how to read and write English since 1850.⁸

Moved

He moved to Fulton, Indiana, on 9 June 1864; purchased land for $2,300.⁹

Census

He appeared on the census of 6 June 1870 at Kewanna, Union Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 140b, occupation farmer, land valued at $4,000, three children, Lydia could read but not write.¹⁰

Census

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Kewanna, Fulton, Indiana, page 116, occupation day laborer, one son at home.¹¹

Death*

He died on 25 February 1885 at Kewanna, Fulton, Indiana, at age 64; buried at the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery.³

Family 1

Christena Foust b. 15 Aug 1822, d. 24 Feb 1845

Child

David H. O'Daffer⁵ b. 24 Feb 1845, d. 4 Jun 1845

Family 2

Lydia Ann Hurdle b. 28 Sep 1821, d. 11 May 1881

Children

Richard Jacob O'Daffer+⁷ b. 3 Aug 1848, d. 17 May 1925
Sarah A. S. O'Daffer⁵ b. 22 Jan 1850, d. 24 Apr 1851
Mary Jane O'Daffer+⁸ b. Dec 1852, d. 26 Jan 1920
Samuel Edward O'Daffer+⁸ b. 16 Jun 1855, d. 18 Dec 1902

Citations

[S51] Phares G. O'Daffer, O'Daffer History.
[S2] Florence (Wagoner) Field, "Ancestral File of Florence Field", Ancestral File, Washington Co. is most likely but not confirmed.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh).
[S18] Pickaway County Historical Society, Pickaway County Marriages.
[S27] D.A.R., Pickaway County Cemeteries.
[S18] Pickaway County Historical Society, Pickaway County Marriages, The D.A.R. transcription was "Simon" instead of "Samuel.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S224] Deed-Troutman to Odaffer, 1864.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Lydia Ann Hurdle¹

F, b. 28 September 1821, d. 11 May 1881

Last Edited

9 Aug 2004

Birth*

Lydia Ann Hurdle was born on 28 September 1821 at Maryland.^2,3

Married Name

As of 15 April 1847,her married name was O'Daffer.

Marriage*

She married Samuel O'Daffer, son of Henry O'Daffer and Elizabeth Hammond, on 15 April 1847 at Pickaway, Ohio.⁴

(Witness) Census

Lydia Ann Hurdle appeared on the census of 28 August 1850 Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of Samuel O'Daffer; page 221, occupation laborer, owned land valued at $800, one child, also a 12 year old female named Jane Grady; Samuel and Lydia listed as b. PA; Lydia could not read or write but Sam could.⁵

(Witness) Census

Lydia Ann Hurdle appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 Beaver Creek Twp., Greene, Ohio, in the household of Samuel O'Daffer; page 69, farmer with land valued at $1,200, three children; both b. MD, Lydia apparently learned how to read and write English since 1850.⁶

(Witness) Moved

Lydia Ann Hurdle moved with Samuel O'Daffer on 9 June 1864 to Fulton, Indiana; purchased land for $2,300.⁷

(Witness) Census

Lydia Ann Hurdle appeared on the census of 6 June 1870 Kewanna, Union Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel O'Daffer; page 140b, occupation farmer, land valued at $4,000, three children, Lydia could read but not write.⁸

(Witness) Census

Lydia Ann Hurdle appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 Kewanna, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel O'Daffer; page 116, occupation day laborer, one son at home.⁹

Death*

Lydia Ann Hurdle died on 11 May 1881 at Kewanna, Fulton, Indiana, at age 59; buried at the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery.^2,10

Family

Samuel O'Daffer b. 15 Sep 1820, d. 25 Feb 1885

Children

Richard Jacob O'Daffer+⁵ b. 3 Aug 1848, d. 17 May 1925
Sarah A. S. O'Daffer¹¹ b. 22 Jan 1850, d. 24 Apr 1851
Mary Jane O'Daffer+⁶ b. Dec 1852, d. 26 Jan 1920
Samuel Edward O'Daffer+⁶ b. 16 Jun 1855, d. 18 Dec 1902

Citations

[S18] Pickaway County Historical Society, Pickaway County Marriages, Last name from this source. Note discrepancy with Foust/Hurdle to be reconciled.
[S42] Field/O'Daffer Family Bible.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
[S18] Pickaway County Historical Society, Pickaway County Marriages, The D.A.R. transcription was "Simon" instead of "Samuel.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S224] Deed-Troutman to Odaffer, 1864.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh).
[S27] D.A.R., Pickaway County Cemeteries.

William Bailey

M, b. 8 October 1816, d. 12 December 1901

Father

Lewis Bailey Sr. b. 1778, d. 15 Aug 1841

Mother

Elizabeth D. Ball b. 1782, d. 15 Oct 1840

Last Edited

1 Sep 2004

Birth*

William Bailey was born on 8 October 1816 at Lincoln, Kentucky.¹

Moved*

He moved to Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in 1835. William Bailey located in Aubbeenaubbee township in 1835. At that time there were only two white families in the township. For a short time, the Bailey family occupied the wigwam built by Chief Aubbeenaubbee near the mouth of Mud Creek. He often viisted the Pottawatomies in their camp and participated in their sports. He helped build the first hotel in Rochester.²

Marriage*

He married Mahala Knight, daughter of John Knight and Azubah Wilson, on 19 October 1840.³

Census

William Bailey appeared on the census of 23 September 1850 at Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 221, occupation farmer, land valued at $500, 6 children, enumerator wrote "Ob Nobby" Township.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 21 July 1860 at Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 114, occupation farmer with land valued at $1,200, 3 sons and 4 daughters at home.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 1 September 1870 at Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 3, occupation farmer with land valued at $2,400, four children at home.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 24, Sheet 4, page 2B, occupation farmer, daughter Elizabeth and granddaughter Lenora Newcomer living with him.⁷

Marriage*

He married Emeline Kirkendall on 19 July 1884 at Fulton, Indiana.⁸

Census*

William Bailey appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 34, Sheet 1, retired farmer, owned property, married 15 years, three children living, two at home.⁹

Death*

He died on 12 December 1901 at Leiter's Ford, Fulton, Indiana, at age 85; surviving are his wife and six children, four by his marriage to Mahala Knight and two by his marriage to Emeline Kirkendall.¹⁰

Burial*

He was buried on 14 December 1901 at Leiters Ford, Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Moon Cemetery.¹¹

(Witness) Bio

William Bailey. - Was born in Lincoln County, Ky., October 8, 1816. He is the son of Lewis and Elizabeth Bailey. The father was born in Virginia about 1778, and when about twenty-two years of age went out to Lincoln County, Ky., where he married Elizabeth Ball; she was born in said county about 1782. They raised a family of eight children, and in 1828 came out to Indiana, and after living in several counties finally settled on the farm now occupied by William. The mother died October 15, 1840, while on a visit to her friends near Delphi. The following August the father was stricken down while on a visit to the same locality, and was buried by the side of his companion, who so recently preceded him to the other and brighter shore.

On the 19th day of October, 1840, the subject of whom we write was united in marriage to Mrs. Mahala Flynn, of Carroll County, and have ever since lived where they now reside. Mrs. Bailey was the daughter of John and Zuby Knight, and was born near Troy, Ohio, April 2, 1817, and was married to Lemuel Flynn, near Delphi, October 23, 1834. Mr. Flynn deceased at the same place, May 31, 1839. They were the parents of three children, only one of whom now lives, Lemuel P., born October 9, 1839. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey are the parents of seven children--Mary J., born December 8, 1841, and deceased November 23, 1865; Asa, born November 8, 1843, and deceased April 23, 1880; Amelia, born November 27, 1845; Emeline, born May 18, 1848, and deceased September 17, 1870; Elizabeth, born September 24, 1850; William J., born December 8, 1852; Lewis, born March 10, 1855. Those living are residents of this county. Mr. Bailey is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has a very pleasant home in the southeast part of the township

[T. B. Helm, Fulton County Atlas, A. L. Kingman, 1883, p. 33].

(Witness) Bio

BAILEY, WILLIAM J. [Aubbeenaubbee Township]
BIOGRAPHY

William J. Bailey, the son of William Bailey, was born in Aubbeenaubbee township, Fulton county, Dec. 8, 1852. His father was born in Kentucky, October 8, 1816, and lived there until he was sixteen years of age, at which age his parents and self moved to Putnam county, Ind. After having lived there for some time they moved to Delphi, in Carroll County, Ind. From here he started out in life for himself and after roaming around for some time finally came to Fulton County, Ind., and lived with his parents, they having moved thither. However his parents stayed here but a short time until they returned to Delphi, where they took up their permanent abode.

The son remaining in Fulton county. He was married Oct. 19, 1840, to Mahala Knight. This union
was blessed with seven children, viz.: Mary Jane, deceased; Asa, deceased; Amelia, Emiline, deceased; Elizabeth, William J. and Lewis. The mother died Sept. 4, 1882. The father still lives
on the old homestead. He was married a second time to Emaline Kirkendall July 20, 1885. To
this union were born two children--Anna and Charles. The father has helped all his children and
still owns forty acres of land.

William J. remained with his parents until he was twenty-four years of age. He was married Dec. 29, 1875, to Eve Ault. He had just $40 and his wife $60 at the time they were married. With this they purchased a team of horses, which died before the summer was over. Not becoming discouraged with this, they commenced again, the wife to teaching school and the husband began working on his father's farm. The wife has always had bad health. They have raised their brother's children, having none of their own. Through all these misfortunes they have been very prosperous, and now own a beautiful home and one hundred acres of valuable land. He has always been a staunch democrat. He and his wife are members of the M.E. church. In 1880 he was elected township assessor and served his term of four years as a successful officer.

[Elia W. Peattie, Fulton County History, National Publishing Co. Chicago 1896, pp. 25-26]

Family 1

Mahala Knight b. 2 Apr 1817, d. 24 Sep 1882

Children

Mary Jane Bailey+⁴ b. 8 Dec 1841, d. 23 Nov 1865
Asa Bailey+⁴ b. 8 Nov 1843, d. 23 Apr 1880
Armenia Bailey⁴ b. 27 Nov 1845, d. 24 Apr 1902
Emeline Bailey+⁴ b. 18 May 1848, d. 17 Sep 1870
Elizabeth Bailey¹² b. 24 Sep 1851, d. 24 Mar 1928
William Jonathan Bailey b. 8 Dec 1852, d. 2 Sep 1932
Lewis Bailey+ b. 10 Mar 1855, d. 12 Mar 1930
Leota Margaret Bailey+ b. 14 Sep 1857, d. 30 Jul 1933

Family 2

Emeline Kirkendall b. Aug 1849, d. 25 Mar 1912

Children

Anna B. Bailey⁹ b. Apr 1887
Charles Nelson Bailey+⁹ b. 18 Sep 1888, d. c 12 Dec 1957

Citations

[S130] T.B. Helm, Fulton County Atlas, page 33.
[S213] Rochester Sentinel, Friday, March 9, 1894.
[S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S39] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S125] Jean C. & Wendell Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries, Vol. 3, page 137.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Sunday December 14, 1901.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 26 March 1928.

Mahala Knight

F, b. 2 April 1817, d. 24 September 1882

Father

John Knight¹ b. 3 Feb 1779, d. 10 Dec 1836

Mother

Azubah Wilson² b. 17 May 1785, d. c 1817

Last Edited

13 Jun 2016

Birth*

Mahala Knight was born on 2 April 1817 at Troy, Miami, Ohio.²

Married Name

As of 23 October 1834,her married name was Flynn.³

Marriage*

She married Lemuel Flynn, son of Lemuel Flynn, on 23 October 1834 at Carroll, Indiana; by William Reese, VDM.³

Census*

Mahala Knight appeared on the census of 1840 at Carroll, Indiana, page 431, widowed, two children, Lemuel and Sarah Ann.⁴

Married Name

As of 19 October 1840,her married name was Bailey.³

Marriage*

She married William Bailey, son of Lewis Bailey Sr. and Elizabeth D. Ball, on 19 October 1840.³

(Witness) Census

Mahala Knight appeared on the census of 23 September 1850 Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of William Bailey; page 221, occupation farmer, land valued at $500, 6 children, enumerator wrote "Ob Nobby" Township.⁵

(Witness) Census

Mahala Knight appeared on the census of 21 July 1860 Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of William Bailey; page 114, occupation farmer with land valued at $1,200, 3 sons and 4 daughters at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Mahala Knight appeared on the census of 1 September 1870 Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of William Bailey; page 3, occupation farmer with land valued at $2,400, four children at home.⁷

(Witness) Census

Mahala Knight appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of William Bailey; ED 24, Sheet 4, page 2B, occupation farmer, daughter Elizabeth and granddaughter Lenora Newcomer living with him.⁸

Death*

Mahala Knight died on 24 September 1882 at Aubbeenaubbee Twp., Fulton, Indiana, at age 65; buried at Moon Cemetery.⁹

Family 1

Lemuel Flynn b. bt 1800 - 1810, d. 31 May 1839

Children

Unknown Flynn^10,2 b. c 1836, d. b 1840
Sarah Ann Flynn¹⁰ b. c 1837, d. b 1883
Lemuel P. Flynn+¹⁰ b. 9 Oct 1839, d. 15 Mar 1909

Family 2

William Bailey b. 8 Oct 1816, d. 12 Dec 1901

Children

Mary Jane Bailey+⁵ b. 8 Dec 1841, d. 23 Nov 1865
Asa Bailey+⁵ b. 8 Nov 1843, d. 23 Apr 1880
Armenia Bailey⁵ b. 27 Nov 1845, d. 24 Apr 1902
Emeline Bailey+⁵ b. 18 May 1848, d. 17 Sep 1870
Elizabeth Bailey^11,6 b. 24 Sep 1851, d. 24 Mar 1928
William Jonathan Bailey⁶ b. 8 Dec 1852, d. 2 Sep 1932
Lewis Bailey+⁶ b. 10 Mar 1855, d. 12 Mar 1930
Leota Margaret Bailey+ b. 14 Sep 1857, d. 30 Jul 1933

Citations

[S86] IKingman Brothers, History of Carroll County, Indiana, page 255.
[S130] T.B. Helm, Fulton County Atlas.
[S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S125] Jean C. & Wendell Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries, Vol. 3, page 137.
[S1] Census of Population 1840-1850.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 26 March 1928.

Lewis Bailey Sr.

M, b. 1778, d. 15 August 1841

Last Edited

1 Sep 2004

Birth*

Lewis Bailey Sr. was born in 1778 at Virginia.¹

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth D. Ball on 10 April 1805 at Garrard, Kentucky; Fulton County Atlas places marriage in Lincoln County.^2,3

Moved*

Lewis Bailey Sr. moved to Indiana in 1828; and lived in several counties, including Putnam and Carroll, until settling on the farm later occupied by William Bailey in Aubbeenaubbee, Twp.⁴

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1840 at Fulton, Indiana, page 344/664, two sons 20-29, 1 daughter 15-19, Lewis and wife aged 60-69.⁵

Death*

He died on 15 August 1841 at Delphi, Carroll, Indiana.⁴

Note*

Raised a family of eight children.¹

Family

Elizabeth D. Ball b. 1782, d. 15 Oct 1840

Children

Elizabeth Bailey⁶ b. c 1802
Lewis Bailey Jr.+ b. 1814, d. 12 Dec 1870
William Bailey+ b. 8 Oct 1816, d. 12 Dec 1901

Citations

[S130] T.B. Helm, Fulton County Atlas, page 33.
[S304] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Batch 7824103, Source 1126384, Sheet 26, compiled by Liahona Research for the LDS Family History Library.
[S85] Liahona Research & Jordan Dodd, Kentucky Marriage Records.
[S130] T.B. Helm, Fulton County Atlas.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S38] Paul Bailey, "Ancestral File of Paul Bailey", Ancestral File.

Elizabeth D. Ball

F, b. 1782, d. 15 October 1840

Last Edited

27 Aug 2001

Birth*

Elizabeth D. Ball was born in 1782 at Lincoln, Kentucky.¹

Moved*

She moved to Lincoln, Kentucky, circa 1800.²

Married Name

As of 1800,her married name was Bailey.²

Marriage*

She married Lewis Bailey Sr. on 10 April 1805 at Garrard, Kentucky; Fulton County Atlas places marriage in Lincoln County.^3,4

Death*

Elizabeth D. Ball died on 15 October 1840 at Delphi, Carroll, Indiana.²

Family

Lewis Bailey Sr. b. 1778, d. 15 Aug 1841

Children

Elizabeth Bailey⁵ b. c 1802
Lewis Bailey Jr.+ b. 1814, d. 12 Dec 1870
William Bailey+ b. 8 Oct 1816, d. 12 Dec 1901

Citations

[S130] T.B. Helm, Fulton County Atlas.
[S130] T.B. Helm, Fulton County Atlas, page 33.
[S304] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Batch 7824103, Source 1126384, Sheet 26, compiled by Liahona Research for the LDS Family History Library.
[S85] Liahona Research & Jordan Dodd, Kentucky Marriage Records.
[S38] Paul Bailey, "Ancestral File of Paul Bailey", Ancestral File.

Walter Field

M, b. 27 July 1797, d. 24 August 1877

Father

John Field b. 19 Jan 1764, d. 7 Mar 1864

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth Tucker b. 7 Aug 1773, d. 7 Nov 1845

Last Edited

31 Mar 2016

Birth*

Walter Field was born on 27 July 1797 at New York; born in "Western New York," according to his obituary.^1,2

Land Purch*

Circa 1818 Walter Field purchased land at Canaan Twp., Athens, Ohio, Purchased 50 acres of land, which he cleared and improved.³

Marriage*

He married Mary Ranney, daughter of David Ranney and Elizabeth (?), circa 1818 at Ceres Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania.

Residence*

Walter Field lived between 1819 and 1825 at Canaan Twp., Athens, Ohio.³

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1820 at Canaan Twp., Athens, Ohio, page 117, 1 female under 10, 1 female 16-26, 1 male 16-26.⁴

Residence

He lived in 1825 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio; Purchased 100 acres of land, which he cleared and improved.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 1830 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 6, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 2 males and 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30, 1 male 30-40.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 1840 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 187, 2 males under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 male and 1 female 40-50.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 69, occupation farmer, land valued at $2,500, 5 children.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 142, occupation farmer, land valued at $10,200, four children at home.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 48, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $20,000, Mary, Frederick and Albert at home.⁹

Death*

He died on 24 August 1877 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, at age 80; of typhoid fever, buried at Green Lawn Cemetery in Albert Field lot.¹⁰

Obit

Walter's obituary was published in the Ohio State Journal on 27 August 1877:
Another Pioneer Dead

Mr. Walter Field, a farmer, and a pioneer of this county, died at his residence five miles north of this city, August 24, after an illness of about two weeks duration, aged eighty years and twenty seven days.

The deceased was born in the western part of New York, July 27, 1797. At one time he and his wife floated on the Allegheny river from New York to Pittsburg in a dug-out, measuring sixty feet in length. At Pittsburg he traded the dug-out for cooking utensils. He moved to the southern part of this State about the year 1819. Six years after he settled in the east part of Clinton township, this county. The deceased had a large circle of friends who mourn his loss. He was considered by all a just man.

Family

Mary Ranney b. 15 Dec 1800, d. 26 Nov 1875

Children

Elizabeth R. Field+ b. 8 Aug 1820, d. 3 Jul 1905
John Field+ b. 28 Jun 1822, d. 19 Sep 1902
Frederick Field b. 2 Jul 1824, d. 7 Aug 1884
Artemissa Field+ b. 22 Feb 1825, d. 30 May 1886
Zenas C. Field b. c 1828, d. 14 May 1859
Louisa Anne Field+ b. 23 Feb 1831, d. 21 Jul 1924
Jason B. Field b. c 1833, d. c 1857
Albert Field+ b. 3 Aug 1836, d. 14 Aug 1925
Andrew W. Field¹¹ b. c 1838, d. 20 May 1859
Hellen Clarinda Field+ b. 28 Apr 1843, d. 5 Nov 1911
Presley Field+¹² b. 13 Feb 1847, d. 27 Feb 1907

Citations

[S46] The Franklin County Genealogical Society, Franklin Co. Cemeteries, Greenlawn.
[S225] Interview, Selena (Field) Woodward, abt 1915.
[S5] Williams Brothers, History of Franklin County.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S46] The Franklin County Genealogical Society, Franklin Co. Cemeteries, Green Lawn Cemetery, No. N640, Lot No. 48.
[S5] Williams Brothers, History of Franklin County, Page 409.
[S91] "Military File of Presley Field."

Mary Ranney

F, b. 15 December 1800, d. 26 November 1875

Father

David Ranney b. 22 May 1769, d. bt 1831 - 1840

Mother

Elizabeth (?) b. c 1770

Last Edited

26 Mar 2004

Birth*

Mary Ranney was born on 15 December 1800 at Clinton, Pennsylvania.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1810 Mifflin Town, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in the household of David Ranney; page 234, occupation laborer, 1 male and 2 females under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.³

Marriage*

Mary Ranney married Walter Field, son of John Field and Sarah Elizabeth Tucker, circa 1818 at Ceres Twp., McKean, Pennsylvania.

Married Name

As of 1818,her married name was Field.

(Witness) Census

Mary Ranney appeared on the census of 1830 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Walter Field; page 6, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 2 males and 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30, 1 male 30-40.⁴

(Witness) Census

Mary Ranney appeared on the census of 1840 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Walter Field; page 187, 2 males under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 male and 1 female 40-50.⁵

(Witness) Census

Mary Ranney appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Walter Field; page 69, occupation farmer, land valued at $2,500, 5 children.⁶

(Witness) Census

Mary Ranney appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Walter Field; page 142, occupation farmer, land valued at $10,200, four children at home.⁷

(Witness) Census

Mary Ranney appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Walter Field; page 48, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $20,000, Mary, Frederick and Albert at home.⁸

Death*

Mary Ranney died on 26 November 1875 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, at age 74; of dysentery, buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, in Albert Field lot.^1,9

Family

Walter Field b. 27 Jul 1797, d. 24 Aug 1877

Children

Elizabeth R. Field+ b. 8 Aug 1820, d. 3 Jul 1905
John Field+ b. 28 Jun 1822, d. 19 Sep 1902
Frederick Field b. 2 Jul 1824, d. 7 Aug 1884
Artemissa Field+ b. 22 Feb 1825, d. 30 May 1886
Zenas C. Field b. c 1828, d. 14 May 1859
Louisa Anne Field+ b. 23 Feb 1831, d. 21 Jul 1924
Jason B. Field b. c 1833, d. c 1857
Albert Field+ b. 3 Aug 1836, d. 14 Aug 1925
Andrew W. Field¹⁰ b. c 1838, d. 20 May 1859
Hellen Clarinda Field+ b. 28 Apr 1843, d. 5 Nov 1911
Presley Field+ b. 13 Feb 1847, d. 27 Feb 1907

Citations

[S5] Williams Brothers, History of Franklin County.
[S46] The Franklin County Genealogical Society, Franklin Co. Cemeteries, Greenlawn Cemetery, No. 6726, Lot No. 48.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S46] The Franklin County Genealogical Society, Franklin Co. Cemeteries, Green Lawn Cemetery, No. 6726.
[S5] Williams Brothers, History of Franklin County, Page 409.

John Field

M, b. 19 January 1764, d. 7 March 1864

Father

Daniel Field² b. 4 Nov 1742

Mother

Bathsheba Isbell¹ b. 5 Nov 1743

Last Edited

21 Apr 2009

Birth*

John Field was born on 19 January 1764 at Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut; possibly son of Daniel and Bathsheba; could be 19 January 1766.^3,4,5

Baptism

He was baptized on 23 March 1766 at First Congregational Church, Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut.⁶

Marriage*

He married Sarah Elizabeth Tucker circa 1795 at New York; no Connecticut marriage record; Walter was born in "Western New York."⁷

Land Purch*

John Field purchased 75 acres of land at Canaan Twp., Athens, Ohio, on 2 October 1818; he was described as "John Field of Ceres, McKean County, Pennsylvania."⁸

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1820 at Canaan Twp., Athens, Ohio, page 115, 1 male (A.J.) and 1 female (unk.) under 10, 1 female 10-16 (Clarissa), 1 male 16-18/16-26 (Elisha), 1 female 16-26 (Mehitabel), unclear whether there is 1 female 26-46, 1 male and 1 female over 45; Walter lived nearby.⁹

Moved*

He moved to Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in 1826.¹⁰

Census

He appeared on the census of 1830 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 6, three children at home.¹¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 1840 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 187, no children at home.¹²

Census

He appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 69, living with "Allice" b. 1784 in Connecticut, no evidence of a marriage record.¹³

Will*

He left a will on 11 July 1851 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio; witnessed by B.F. Martin and James L. Bates, left everything to Walter Field, filed in Probate Court 25 October 1864.¹⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 142, living with son Walter Field.¹⁵

Death*

He died on 7 March 1864 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, at age 100; buried in the Old M.E. Church (Clinton Chapel) Cemetery.^3,10

Obit

John's obituary was published in the The Columbus Gazette on 18 March 1864:

An Old Citizen Gone. Died, in Clinton Township, Franklin County, Ohio, March 7th, 1864, John Field, aged 100 years, 1 month and 18 days.

Thus another of the Pioneer men of our country has fallen asleep, for he literally went to sleep. Without any disease the wheels of life ceased to move, nature being worn out. He had long passed the age allotted to man, even reaching to five score years.
It is well perhaps to recollect the condition of our country at the time of this aged patriarch's birth. It was just after the close of the French and Indian war, only 9 years after the memorable defeat of General Braddock. Washington himself was then comparatively a young man, being only 32 years of age. Mr. Field was 24 years old when the first white men settled in our state; forty-eight years of age when the first lots were sold in Columbus; has lived to see our State brought from a howling wilderness to beautiful fields and gardens; has seen his country engage in four dreadful wars. The Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican and present war of the Union, to swell armies of which he has given some half a score of his grandchildren.
Mr. Field was a native of Connecticut, of small wiry frame, untiring in his endurance, of very moderate habits of both food and drink. As to intoxicating liquors, he 'touched not, tasted not, the accursed thing.' After several removals, at the age of 70 years he came to reside in Franklin County, Ohio, and settled in Clinton Township upon a new farm entirely covered by primitive forests. And now commenced to the aged Agriculturist the most interesting part of his life. With his own hands and labor he cleared up his farm of 150 acres, planted an orchard which he has lived to see in bearing, and to eat of the fruits thereof for these twenty years. Let not men say that it is too late in life for them to plant fruit trees. Mr. Field also scored, hewed and framed - all of his own labor - timber and built for himself a large barn after he was 80 years old. On the 19th day of January last, he celebrated his 100th birth day by inviting in all his neighbors without distinction, and treated them to apples by the bushel and cider by the barrel, the product of his own orchard. Those present had the pleasure, yea and profit also of listening to an elegant discourse by the Rev. Mr. Weaver of Westerville, after which all were invited to tarry and partake of the feast of good things from the tables of his son, Walter Field, Esq., loaded with all the delicacies of the season, which was done justice too till about sun down. Mr. Field, or 'grandpap,' as he was familiarly called, was strictly moral and upright in all his dealings.
He was for many long years a devoted member of the Methodist church and died in hopes of a blessed immortality. On the 9th of March his funeral was attended by a vast concourse of friends and acquaintances, who listened to an eloquent discourse by the Rev. Mr. Mitchell, of the Ohio Conference, M. E. church. After which his remains were deposited in the earth by the side of the wife of his youth, who had preceded him to the grave some twenty years.

NoteB

THE MCKENDREE METHODIST CHURH 3330 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43224

The spirit of McKendree Methodist Church is older than that first Sunday School charter, older than that first simple frame building. When the desire for Christian worship and fellowship became strong enough in the hearts of a small group of early Ohio pioneers of this region that they braved the perils of untraveled forest paths, encounters with wild animals and Indians, deep snows and wintry blasts and other hardships relevant to those early days, to meet together in their simple homes, for religious worship, then was the spirit born that years later became McKendree Church.

The Reverend Henry Innis was the first to open his home to this group of zealous Christians. His parents were devout Quakers of Pennsylvania, but Henry was converted to the Methodist faith when a young boy. He joined the army (War of 1812) and after that he was ill and was directed to the home of Mr. Elias Pegg, Jefferson County, Ohio and asked for a night's lodging. He later married the daughter, Isabelle Pegg. One of his sons, William Henry Innis, was an active member during his entire life. His eight children were all loyal supporters of the church. Outstanding among them were Adam G. and Lew W. Innis, Ada Innis Brand, Louvina Innis Dumm.

The first official organization of McKendree was the adoption of the constitution of the United Sunday School, June 16, 1832, The first school Was organized as an auxiliary of the American Sunday School Union of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The officers for 1832-33 were: President, Joseph Pegg; Vice President, Henry Long; Treas., Henry Innis; Secy., William Morse; Managers: Isabelle Innis, Sarah Field, Matilda Pegg, Hannah Morse, Mary Ann Long, Nancy Sprague, Walter Field, John Field, and William Sprague.

Regular meetings of the Sunday School were held with occasional preaching services when an itinerate preacher would come riding through the region on his trusty horse. This was on the Worthington Circuit and the area covered a stretch of territory from Stratford to the North boundary of Columbus as we know it today.

At the time of the building of the first church, July 6. 1849, McKendree was on what was then known as the Worthington Circuit consisting of nine points: Worthington, Gardner, Bethel, Asbury, Fletcher, Mifflin, Stratford, Clintonville and McKendree. Trustees were Alonzo Bull, James Ferris, Joseph Webster, Henry Innis and Andrew Wilson. Land for the building was given by John Baker and Col. Gustavus Swan Innis. There is a small cemetery of approximately 25 graves behind the church, These names have been recorded and are filed at the Ohio State Library.

Abstracted from "The McKendree Story, 1832-1957," by Mrs. Neil D. Rush.

NoteB*

John Field was small in stature, a fine noble character, only he smoked several years until he was sixty years old. He had "hemorages" and the doctor told him he could not get well unless he quit smoking. He quit and lived to be over one hundred years old. He weighed 135 pounds. His wife Elizabeth was a doctor for many years, also a fine Christian, her usual weight near 300 pounds. She was called on many times to give medicine to the sick. One of her medicines was a cure for drunkeness, which made them so sick they could no longer stand the smell of whiskey. - Recollections of his granddaughter, Sophronia Field, recorded about 1950.

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Tucker b. 7 Aug 1773, d. 7 Nov 1845

Children

Walter Field+ b. 27 Jul 1797, d. 24 Aug 1877
Elisha Field+ b. 23 Jun 1802, d. 22 Aug 1884
Mehitabel Field+ b. 2 Jul 1803, d. 17 May 1880
Clarissa Field+ b. 5 Sep 1805, d. 27 Oct 1893
Unknown Daughter(s) Field¹⁶ b. bt 1810 - 1820
Arminius John (A.J.) Field+ b. 27 Feb 1815, d. 5 Feb 1900

Citations

[S32] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Sealed Ancestral File, Film No. 456433.
[S1821] White, editor Lorraine Cook, Barbour Collection, page 35.
[S126] Columbus Gazette, 18 March 1864, page 3.
[S5] Williams Brothers, History of Franklin County, page 490.
[S1721] e-mail address, "Steffel / Gandy Family Tree", Ancestral File, page 35.
[S1824] Connecticut State Library, Killingworth Church Records, page 43.
[S1] Census of Population 1880 census for A.J. Field, birthplace of mother, birth places of children.
[S26] Deed - Abner Camp to John Field.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S5] Williams Brothers, History of Franklin County, page 409.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S127] Will of John Field.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1820-1830.

Sarah Elizabeth Tucker

F, b. 7 August 1773, d. 7 November 1845

Last Edited

21 Apr 2009

Birth*

Sarah Elizabeth Tucker was born on 7 August 1773 at New York.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1795,her married name was Field.

Marriage*

She married John Field, son of Daniel Field and Bathsheba Isbell, circa 1795 at New York; no Connecticut marriage record; Walter was born in "Western New York."³

Death*

Sarah Elizabeth Tucker died on 7 November 1845 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, at age 72; buried at the Old M.E. Church (Clinton Chapel) Cemetery.⁴

Family

John Field b. 19 Jan 1764, d. 7 Mar 1864

Children

Walter Field+ b. 27 Jul 1797, d. 24 Aug 1877
Elisha Field+ b. 23 Jun 1802, d. 22 Aug 1884
Mehitabel Field+ b. 2 Jul 1803, d. 17 May 1880
Clarissa Field+ b. 5 Sep 1805, d. 27 Oct 1893
Unknown Daughter(s) Field⁵ b. bt 1810 - 1820
Arminius John (A.J.) Field+ b. 27 Feb 1815, d. 5 Feb 1900

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880 census for A.J. Field birthplace of mother.
[S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850, Old M.E. Church (Clinton Chapel).
[S1] Census of Population 1880 census for A.J. Field, birthplace of mother, birth places of children.
[S46] The Franklin County Genealogical Society, Franklin Co. Cemeteries, Old M.E. Church (Clinton Chapel).
[S1] Census of Population 1820-1830.

Henry Francis (Frank) Wagener¹

M, b. 3 May 1812, d. 10 November 1845

Father

John Wagener b. 16 Dec 1786, d. 29 Nov 1848

Mother

Nancy Prill b. 13 Jun 1788, d. 24 Apr 1840

Last Edited

30 Dec 2011

Birth*

Henry Francis (Frank) Wagener was born on 3 May 1812 at Sleepy Creek, Berkeley, Virginia; calculated from cemetery record.²

Name Variation

As of 3 May 1812, Henry Francis (Frank) Wagener was also known as Henry Frank Wagoner.

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1820 Morgan, Virginia, in the household of John Wagener; page 10, 4 males and 3 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 26-44; either Mahala or Matilda listed as under 10.³

(Witness) Census

Henry Francis (Frank) Wagener appeared on the census of 1830 Morgan, Virginia, in the household of John Wagener; page 125, 1 female under 5, 1 male and 2 females 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male and 2 females 15-20, 1 male and 2 females 20-30, 1 male and 1 female 40-50, 12 children total; the male 20-30 is not one of John & Nancy's children.⁴

Marriage*

Henry Francis (Frank) Wagener married Nancy A. Hoover, daughter of Henry Hoover and Sarah Curtis, on 11 December 1834 at Miami, Ohio.⁵

Census

Henry Francis (Frank) Wagener appeared on the census of 1835 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, state census.⁶

Census*

He and Nancy A. Hoover appeared on the census of 1840 at Fulton, Indiana, page 334, two males, one female, all under 5 years of age.⁷

Marriage*

Henry Francis (Frank) Wagener married Matilda Jane Crockett on 3 May 1843 at Fulton, Indiana; Book (1), page 64; I transcribed date as 29 May 1843 at the courthouse.⁸

Death*

Henry Francis (Frank) Wagener died on 10 November 1845 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, at age 33; buried at Hoover Cemetery.⁹

Family 1

Nancy A. Hoover b. 27 Jul 1812, d. 7 Jun 1841

Children

Minerva Harriet Wagoner+¹⁰ b. 28 Aug 1835, d. 8 Mar 1863
Friend Oliver Wagoner¹⁰ b. 4 Mar 1837, d. 31 Aug 1868
Isaiah Madison Wagoner¹⁰ b. 20 Apr 1838, d. b 1840
John Abraham Wagoner+¹⁰ b. 7 Apr 1839, d. 10 Jul 1910
Sarah Mariah Wagoner¹⁰ b. 2 Apr 1841, d. 9 Feb 1895

Family 2

Matilda Jane Crockett b. 1806

Citations

[S429] Guardianship of Henry Frank Wagener Children unknown file number.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S40] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami Co. Indiana Marriages, Book E, page 39.
[S320] Virginia Boese and Helen Oakes, Miami County, Ohio 1827 and 1835 Census, state census, page 89.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover's Cemetery, Henry Twp., p 522.
[S352] Bible Records of Levi Burch Family.