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Lydia Anderson¹

F, b. July 1834, d. 28 February 1915

Last Edited

6 Jun 2002

Birth*

Lydia Anderson was born in July 1834 at Delaware, Ohio.^2,3

Married Name

As of 1859,her married name was Rooney.²

Marriage*

She married John Rooney, son of George Rooney and Mary (Polly) Clayton, on 5 October 1859 at Delaware, Ohio.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Lydia Anderson appeared on the census of 16 July 1860 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of John Rooney; page 156, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,000, 3 children at home, second marriage.⁴

(Witness) Census

Lydia Anderson appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of John Rooney; page 455B-456, occcupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,000, 5 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Lydia Anderson appeared on the census of 1880 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of John Rooney; page 455D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Lydia Anderson appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of John Rooney; ED 37, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 41 years, 3 children, 2 living (from second marriage, doesn't match 1870 census list of children.)²

Death*

Lydia Anderson died on 28 February 1915 at Delaware, Ohio, at age 80; buried at the Sunbury Memorial Park Cemetery.⁷

Family

John Rooney b. Jul 1820, d. 4 Apr 1905

Children

Lizzie Rooney⁵ b. 1861
Jessie Rooney⁵ b. 1863, d. 26 Aug 1953
Frank Rooney⁵ b. 1866
Joanna Rooney⁵ b. 1867
Enfield Elizabeth Rooney b. 1870
Alma Rooney⁶ b. May 1875, d. 12 Nov 1917
George F. Rooney⁶ b. 1876

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S413] O.L. Baskins Co., History of Delaware County, Ohio, John and George Rooney Biography.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S717] Delaware County History/Genealogical Societies, Delaware County, Ohio Cemetery Records.

Lizzie Rooney¹

F, b. 1861

Father

John Rooney¹ b. Jul 1820, d. 4 Apr 1905

Mother

Lydia Anderson¹ b. Jul 1834, d. 28 Feb 1915

Last Edited

5 Jun 2002

Birth*

Lizzie Rooney was born in 1861 at Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of John Rooney; page 455B-456, occcupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,000, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Lizzie Rooney appeared on the census of 1880 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of John Rooney; page 455D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.²

Married Name

As of 15 August 1883,her married name was Heaverlo.^2,3

Marriage*

Lizzie Rooney married Anthony Heaverlo on 15 August 1883 at Delaware, Ohio.^2,3

Family

Anthony Heaverlo b. 1862

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S34] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Microfilmed State and Local Records, Ohio Marriages, 1880-1885, Batch M514165, Source 0391398, V. 6-7.

Jessie Rooney¹

M, b. 1863, d. 26 August 1953

Father

John Rooney¹ b. Jul 1820, d. 4 Apr 1905

Mother

Lydia Anderson¹ b. Jul 1834, d. 28 Feb 1915

Last Edited

5 Jun 2002

Birth*

Jessie Rooney was born in 1863 at Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of John Rooney; page 455B-456, occcupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,000, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Jessie Rooney appeared on the census of 1880 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of John Rooney; page 455D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.²

Death*

Jessie Rooney died on 26 August 1953 at Delaware, Ohio; buried at the Sunbury Memorial Park Cemetery.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S717] Delaware County History/Genealogical Societies, Delaware County, Ohio Cemetery Records.

Frank Rooney¹

M, b. 1866

Father

John Rooney¹ b. Jul 1820, d. 4 Apr 1905

Mother

Lydia Anderson¹ b. Jul 1834, d. 28 Feb 1915

Last Edited

3 Jun 2002

Birth*

Frank Rooney was born in 1866 at Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of John Rooney; page 455B-456, occcupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,000, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Frank Rooney appeared on the census of 1880 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of John Rooney; page 455D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Joanna Rooney¹

F, b. 1867

Father

John Rooney¹ b. Jul 1820, d. 4 Apr 1905

Mother

Lydia Anderson¹ b. Jul 1834, d. 28 Feb 1915

Last Edited

6 Jun 2002

Birth*

Joanna Rooney was born in 1867 at Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of John Rooney; page 455B-456, occcupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,000, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Joanna Rooney appeared on the census of 1880 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of John Rooney; page 455D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Enfield Elizabeth Rooney¹

F, b. 1870

Father

John Rooney b. Jul 1820, d. 4 Apr 1905

Mother

Lydia Anderson b. Jul 1834, d. 28 Feb 1915

Last Edited

4 Jun 2002

Married Name

Her married name was Medberry.²

Birth*

Enfield Elizabeth Rooney was born in 1870 at Delaware, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of John Rooney; page 455B-456, occcupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,000, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Enfield Elizabeth Rooney appeared on the census of 1880 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of John Rooney; page 455D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Alma Rooney¹

F, b. May 1875, d. 12 November 1917

Father

John Rooney¹ b. Jul 1820, d. 4 Apr 1905

Mother

Lydia Anderson¹ b. Jul 1834, d. 28 Feb 1915

Last Edited

5 Jun 2002

Birth*

Alma Rooney was born in May 1875 at Porter Twp., Licking, Ohio.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1880 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of John Rooney; page 455D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Alma Rooney appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of John Rooney; ED 37, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 41 years, 3 children, 2 living (from second marriage, doesn't match 1870 census list of children.)²

Death*

Alma Rooney died on 12 November 1917 at Delaware, Ohio, at age 42; buried at the Sunbury Memorial Park Cemetery.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S717] Delaware County History/Genealogical Societies, Delaware County, Ohio Cemetery Records.

George F. Rooney¹

M, b. 1876

Father

John Rooney¹ b. Jul 1820, d. 4 Apr 1905

Mother

Lydia Anderson¹ b. Jul 1834, d. 28 Feb 1915

Last Edited

6 Jun 2002

Birth*

George F. Rooney was born in 1876 at Porter Twp., Licking, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of John Rooney; page 455D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Michael Richard Rooney¹

M, b. October 1818, d. 10 July 1884

Father

James Rooney² b. 1788, d. 15 Jan 1829

Mother

Rhoda Smyth² b. c 1790, d. 9 Apr 1866

Last Edited

8 Apr 2003

Birth*

Michael Richard Rooney was born in October 1818 at Berkeley, Virginia.²

Marriage*

He married Isabella ireland on 23 August 1840 at Warren, Indiana.³

Census

Michael Richard Rooney appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 at Steuben Twp., Warren, Indiana, page 27, occupation stone cutter, real estate alued at possibly $800, but record is unclear, 3 children at home.⁴

(Witness) NoteB

On 22 December 1856, the heirs of James Rooney sold to Jacob Miller for $25 their interest in 33 acres of land owned by James Rooney, decd.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, page 714, occupation master marble cutter, real estate valued at $12,000, 5 children at home.⁶

Census*

He appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, page 335B, occupation farmer and stone engraver, real estate valued at $9,000, 3 children at home.⁷

(Witness) Bio

M. Roney, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Olin; born in Virginia in 1818; went to Ohio, then Indiana, and, in 1850, to Iowa; entered 160 acres and now owns 240; made all the improvements on the place. In politics, Republican; in religion, liberal. Has been Trustee and School Director. Has a shop on his place and works at his trade of marble cutting. His wife was born in Ohio in 1818; came to Indiana and married in 1840; have four children--Elinora (now Mrs. Torrnace, of Jones Co9unty), William Wallace, Melissa, Helen (now Mrs. jean, of Ida Co.) and Edward M.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, page 486B, occupation stone engraver, 1 son, 1 hired hand, and a niece, Alma Robison at home.⁹

Death*

He died on 10 July 1884 at age 65; buried at the Highland Grove Cemetery, Fairview, Iowa.¹⁰

NoteB*

Biography: M. Roney, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Olin; born in Virginia in 1818; went to Ohio, then Indiana, and, in 1850, to Iowa; entered 160 acres and now owns 240; made all the improvements on the place. In politics, Republican; in religion, liberal. Has been Trustee and School Director. Has a shop on his place and works at his trade of marble cutting. His wife was born in Ohio in 1818; came to Indiana and married in 1840; have four children--Elinora (now Mrs. Torrnace, of Jones Co9unty), William Wallace, Melissa, Helen (now Mrs. jean, of Ida Co.) and Edward M.¹¹

Family

Isabella ireland b. Feb 1818, d. 23 Mar 1895

Children

Almira Rooney+⁴ b. 1842, d. 25 Jul 1937
James B. Rooney⁴ b. 1848, d. 27 Dec 1861
William Wallace Rooney+⁷ b. 2 Feb 1850, d. 2 Oct 1898
Merlissa Helen Rooney+⁷ b. 1853
Edward M. Rooney⁷ b. 16 Jun 1858, d. 15 Jul 1934

Citations

[S405] Deed.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S664] Morgan County VA (WV) Deeds: Book 7, page 102.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S409] Western Historical Company, History of Jones County, Iowa, page 651.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S407] Iowa Works Progress Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records (WPA), page 163.
[S409] Western Historical Company, History of Jones County, Iowa, page 661.

Isabella ireland¹

F, b. February 1818, d. 23 March 1895

Last Edited

6 Jun 2002

Birth*

Isabella ireland was born in February 1818 at Warren, Ohio.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of 23 August 1840,her married name was Rooney.¹

Marriage*

She married Michael Richard Rooney, son of James Rooney and Rhoda Smyth, on 23 August 1840 at Warren, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Isabella ireland appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 Steuben Twp., Warren, Indiana, in the household of Michael Richard Rooney; page 27, occupation stone cutter, real estate alued at possibly $800, but record is unclear, 3 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Isabella ireland appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Michael Richard Rooney; page 714, occupation master marble cutter, real estate valued at $12,000, 5 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Isabella ireland appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Michael Richard Rooney; page 335B, occupation farmer and stone engraver, real estate valued at $9,000, 3 children at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Isabella ireland appeared on the census of 1880 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Michael Richard Rooney; page 486B, occupation stone engraver, 1 son, 1 hired hand, and a niece, Alma Robison at home.²

Death*

Isabella ireland died on 23 March 1895 at age 77; buried at the Highland Grove Cemetery, Fairview, Iowa.⁷

Family

Michael Richard Rooney b. Oct 1818, d. 10 Jul 1884

Children

Almira Rooney+⁴ b. 1842, d. 25 Jul 1937
James B. Rooney⁴ b. 1848, d. 27 Dec 1861
William Wallace Rooney+⁶ b. 2 Feb 1850, d. 2 Oct 1898
Merlissa Helen Rooney+⁶ b. 1853
Edward M. Rooney⁶ b. 16 Jun 1858, d. 15 Jul 1934

Citations

[S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S407] Iowa Works Progress Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records (WPA).

William Wallace Rooney¹

M, b. 2 February 1850, d. 2 October 1898

Father

Michael Richard Rooney¹ b. Oct 1818, d. 10 Jul 1884

Mother

Isabella ireland¹ b. Feb 1818, d. 23 Mar 1895

Last Edited

7 Jun 2002

Birth*

William Wallace Rooney was born on 2 February 1850 at Steuben Twp., Warren, Indiana.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Michael Richard Rooney; page 714, occupation master marble cutter, real estate valued at $12,000, 5 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

William Wallace Rooney appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Michael Richard Rooney; page 335B, occupation farmer and stone engraver, real estate valued at $9,000, 3 children at home.¹

Marriage*

William Wallace Rooney married Emma Messingham on 23 November 1873 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa.^5,6

Census*

William Wallace Rooney appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at O'Fallon's District No. 176, Lincoln, Nebraska, page 455A, occupation farmer, 1 child at home; household also listed as living with Alexander Rooney in Denver.⁵

Death*

He died on 2 October 1898 at age 48; buried at the Olin Cemetery, Jones County, Iowa.⁷

Family

Emma Messingham b. 1855, d. 2 Feb 1924

Child

James A. Rooney⁵ b. 24 Dec 1875, d. 31 Oct 1907

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S407] Iowa Works Progress Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records (WPA).
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S408] Jones County Genealogical Society, Jones County, Iowa Marriage Books, Book C, page 247.
[S407] Iowa Works Progress Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records (WPA), page 163.

Merlissa Helen Rooney¹

F, b. 1853

Father

Michael Richard Rooney¹ b. Oct 1818, d. 10 Jul 1884

Mother

Isabella ireland¹ b. Feb 1818, d. 23 Mar 1895

Last Edited

5 Jun 2002

Birth*

Merlissa Helen Rooney was born in 1853 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa; 1854 per 1880 census, name spelled "Malissa."²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Michael Richard Rooney; page 714, occupation master marble cutter, real estate valued at $12,000, 5 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Merlissa Helen Rooney appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Michael Richard Rooney; page 335B, occupation farmer and stone engraver, real estate valued at $9,000, 3 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 17 March 1878,her married name was Jean.⁴

Marriage*

Merlissa Helen Rooney married Thomas Jean on 17 March 1878 at Olin, Jones, Iowa.⁴

(Witness) Census

Merlissa Helen Rooney appeared on the census of 1880 Hayes, Ida, Iowa, in the household of Thomas Jean; page 77A, occupation farmer, 1 child.⁵

Family

Thomas Jean b. 1853

Child

Dovie Jean⁵ b. 1879

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1870-1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S408] Jones County Genealogical Society, Jones County, Iowa Marriage Books, Reg. No. 592, page 25.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Edward M. Rooney¹

M, b. 16 June 1858, d. 15 July 1934

Father

Michael Richard Rooney¹ b. Oct 1818, d. 10 Jul 1884

Mother

Isabella ireland¹ b. Feb 1818, d. 23 Mar 1895

Last Edited

21 Nov 2006

Birth*

Edward M. Rooney was born on 16 June 1858 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Edward M. Rooney appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Michael Richard Rooney; page 335B, occupation farmer and stone engraver, real estate valued at $9,000, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Edward M. Rooney appeared on the census of 1880 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Michael Richard Rooney; page 486B, occupation stone engraver, 1 son, 1 hired hand, and a niece, Alma Robison at home.⁴

Marriage*

Edward M. Rooney married Lulu Claflin on 3 October 1885 at Jones, Iowa; daughter of Collins Claflin and Lucinda Ireland.⁵

Marriage*

Edward M. Rooney married Telia Ann Stingley on 17 September 1893 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa; daughter of Andrew Stingley and Margaret E. Thomas.⁶

Death*

Edward M. Rooney died on 15 July 1934 at Tabor, Bon Homme, South Dakota, at age 76.²

Family 1

Lulu Claflin b. Aug 1869, d. 30 Jun 1905

Family 2

Telia Ann Stingley b. 31 Oct 1878, d. 21 Jun 1901

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S408] Jones County Genealogical Society, Jones County, Iowa Marriage Books, Reg No. 1987, page 126.
[S408] Jones County Genealogical Society, Jones County, Iowa Marriage Books, Reg. No. 3350, page 171.

Almira Rooney¹

F, b. 1842, d. 25 July 1937

Father

Michael Richard Rooney² b. Oct 1818, d. 10 Jul 1884

Mother

Isabella ireland² b. Feb 1818, d. 23 Mar 1895

Last Edited

7 Jun 2002

Birth*

Almira Rooney was born in 1842 at Steuben Twp., Warren, Indiana.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 Steuben Twp., Warren, Indiana, in the household of Michael Richard Rooney; page 27, occupation stone cutter, real estate alued at possibly $800, but record is unclear, 3 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Almira Rooney appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Michael Richard Rooney; page 714, occupation master marble cutter, real estate valued at $12,000, 5 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 23 February 1865,her married name was Torrence.⁴

Marriage*

Almira Rooney married Adam C. Torrence on 23 February 1865 at Jones, Iowa.⁴

(Witness) Census

Almira Rooney appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Adam C. Torrence; page 185B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,300, 2 children at home.⁵

Death*

Almira Rooney died on 25 July 1937 at Tynall, Bon Homme, South Dakota.⁶

Family

Adam C. Torrence b. 1840

Children

James A. Torrence⁵ b. 1865
Cora Belle Torrence⁷ b. 1867

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850-1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S408] Jones County Genealogical Society, Jones County, Iowa Marriage Books, Book B, page 109.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

James B. Rooney¹

M, b. 1848, d. 27 December 1861

Father

Michael Richard Rooney² b. Oct 1818, d. 10 Jul 1884

Mother

Isabella ireland² b. Feb 1818, d. 23 Mar 1895

Last Edited

7 Jun 2002

Birth*

James B. Rooney was born in 1848 at Steuben Twp., Warren, Indiana.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 Steuben Twp., Warren, Indiana, in the household of Michael Richard Rooney; page 27, occupation stone cutter, real estate alued at possibly $800, but record is unclear, 3 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

James B. Rooney appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Michael Richard Rooney; page 714, occupation master marble cutter, real estate valued at $12,000, 5 children at home.³

Death*

James B. Rooney died on 27 December 1861 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850-1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.

Alexander Rooney¹

M, b. 1824, d. 1894

Father

James Rooney¹ b. 1788, d. 15 Jan 1829

Mother

Rhoda Smyth¹ b. c 1790, d. 9 Apr 1866

Last Edited

8 Apr 2003

Birth*

Alexander Rooney was born in 1824 at Berkeley, Virginia.²

Marriage*

He married Maranda Meshann on 25 October 1849 at Johnson, Iowa.^2,3

Census*

Alexander Rooney appeared on the census of 6 October 1850 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, page 192B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, no children, mother living with them.²

(Witness) Death

He witnessed the death of Maranda Meshann on 21 December 1856 at Marion, Linn, Iowa.⁴

(Witness) NoteB

On 22 December 1856, the heirs of James Rooney sold to Jacob Miller for $25 their interest in 33 acres of land owned by James Rooney, decd.⁵

Marriage*

Alexander Rooney married Emeline Littlefield on 3 March 1862 at Jones, Iowa.^6,7

Milit-Beg*

Alexander Rooney began military service in 1864 at Colorado served 100 days as a Private, 3rd Colorado Cavalry (check service record.)

Census

He appeared on the census of 29 June 1880 at Park Precinct, Jefferson, Colorado, occupation stock raiser, 5 children at home; also his nephew Wallace Rooney and family was living with him, apparently having moved from Nebraska during the month of June.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 1890 at Denver, Denver, Colorado, Alexander Rooney listed as a cattle dealer in the 1890 Denver City Directory, located on 2018 Downing Avenue.

Death*

He died in 1894 at Golden, Jefferson, Colorado.⁴

Family 1

Maranda Meshann b. 1829, d. 21 Dec 1856

Children

Annette Rooney⁴ b. c 1852, d. 1856
Florence Rooney⁹ b. 1853
Adora Rooney⁴ b. 1855, d. 1855

Family 2

Emeline Littlefield b. Jul 1835, d. a 1 Jul 1900

Children

Otis Albert Rooney¹⁰ b. Nov 1862
Alice Rooney¹⁰ b. Oct 1865
William Rooney⁸ b. 1868, d. b 1900
Charles Rooney⁸ b. 1870, d. b 1900
Emma Nora Rooney¹⁰ b. Jun 1872

Citations

[S405] Deed.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S406] Jordan R. Dodd, Iowa Marriages to 1850.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S664] Morgan County VA (WV) Deeds: Book 7, page 102.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S408] Jones County Genealogical Society, Jones County, Iowa Marriage Books, Book A, page 141.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880-1900.

Maranda Meshann^1,2

F, b. 1829, d. 21 December 1856

Last Edited

6 Jun 2002

Birth*

Maranda Meshann was born in 1829 at Kentucky.¹

Married Name

As of 25 October 1849,her married name was Rooney.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Alexander Rooney, son of James Rooney and Rhoda Smyth, on 25 October 1849 at Johnson, Iowa.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Maranda Meshann appeared on the census of 6 October 1850 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Alexander Rooney; page 192B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, no children, mother living with them.¹

Death*

Maranda Meshann died on 21 December 1856 at Marion, Linn, Iowa.³

Family

Alexander Rooney b. 1824, d. 1894

Children

Annette Rooney³ b. c 1852, d. 1856
Florence Rooney⁴ b. 1853
Adora Rooney³ b. 1855, d. 1855

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S406] Jordan R. Dodd, Iowa Marriages to 1850.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Hannah Rooney¹

F, b. 1827

Father

James Rooney¹ b. 1788, d. 15 Jan 1829

Mother

Rhoda Smyth¹ b. c 1790, d. 9 Apr 1866

Last Edited

8 Apr 2003

Birth*

Hannah Rooney was born in 1827 at Berkeley, Virginia.²

Married Name

As of 8 January 1847,her married name was Chaplin.^2,3

Marriage*

She married Corydon T. Chaplin on 8 January 1847 at Jones, Iowa.^2,4

(Witness) Census

Hannah Rooney appeared on the census of 2 October 1850 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Corydon T. Chaplin; page 189, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, George W. Fall, age 27, b. VA, living with them.²

(Witness) NoteB

On 22 December 1856, the heirs of James Rooney sold to Jacob Miller for $25 their interest in 33 acres of land owned by James Rooney, decd.⁵

(Witness) Census

Hannah Rooney appeared on the census of 1880 Ukiah, Mendocino, California, in the household of Corydon T. Chaplin; page 195A, occupation works in lumber yard, 2 daughters and 2 granddaughters at home.⁶

Family

Corydon T. Chaplin b. 1826

Children

Citations

[S405] Deed.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S406] Jordan R. Dodd, Iowa Marriages to 1850.
[S406] Jordan R. Dodd, Iowa Marriages to 1850, Book A, page 8.
[S664] Morgan County VA (WV) Deeds: Book 7, page 102.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Corydon T. Chaplin¹

M, b. 1826

Last Edited

7 Jun 2002

Birth*

Corydon T. Chaplin was born in 1826 at New York.¹

Marriage*

He married Hannah Rooney, daughter of James Rooney and Rhoda Smyth, on 8 January 1847 at Jones, Iowa.^1,2

Census*

Corydon T. Chaplin appeared on the census of 2 October 1850 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, page 189, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, George W. Fall, age 27, b. VA, living with them.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 at Ukiah, Mendocino, California, page 195A, occupation works in lumber yard, 2 daughters and 2 granddaughters at home.³

Family

Hannah Rooney b. 1827

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S406] Jordan R. Dodd, Iowa Marriages to 1850, Book A, page 8.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Rhoda A. Chaplin¹

F, b. 1850

Father

Corydon T. Chaplin¹ b. 1826

Mother

Hannah Rooney¹ b. 1827

Last Edited

7 Jun 2002

Birth*

Rhoda A. Chaplin was born in 1850 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 October 1850 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Corydon T. Chaplin; page 189, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, George W. Fall, age 27, b. VA, living with them.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Mary Rooney¹

F, b. 1823, d. between 1848 and 1850

Father

James Rooney¹ b. 1788, d. 15 Jan 1829

Mother

Rhoda Smyth¹ b. c 1790, d. 9 Apr 1866

Last Edited

7 Jun 2002

Birth*

Mary Rooney was born in 1823 at Berkeley, Virginia.²

Married Name

As of 8 October 1847,her married name was Fall.³

Marriage*

She married George W. Fall on 8 October 1847 at Jones, Iowa.⁴

Death*

Mary Rooney died between 1848 and 1850 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa; her husband was apparently widowed, living with Croydon and Hannah (Rooney) Chaflin in the 1850 census.⁵

Family

George W. Fall b. 1823

Citations

[S405] Deed.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S406] Jordan R. Dodd, Iowa Marriages to 1850.
[S406] Jordan R. Dodd, Iowa Marriages to 1850, Book A, page 8.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

George W. Fall^1,2

M, b. 1823

Last Edited

7 Jun 2002

Birth*

George W. Fall was born in 1823 at Virginia.²

Marriage*

He married Mary Rooney, daughter of James Rooney and Rhoda Smyth, on 8 October 1847 at Jones, Iowa.³

Census*

George W. Fall appeared on the census of 2 October 1850 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, page 189, occupation carpenter, apparently widowed, as he was living with Corydon and Hannah (Rooney) Chaflin.²

Family

Mary Rooney b. 1823, d. bt 1848 - 1850

Citations

[S406] Jordan R. Dodd, Iowa Marriages to 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S406] Jordan R. Dodd, Iowa Marriages to 1850, Book A, page 8.

Emma Messingham¹

F, b. 1855, d. 2 February 1924

Last Edited

7 Jun 2002

Birth*

Emma Messingham was born in 1855 at Ohio.¹

Married Name

As of 23 November 1873,her married name was Rooney.^1,2

Marriage*

She married William Wallace Rooney, son of Michael Richard Rooney and Isabella ireland, on 23 November 1873 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Emma Messingham appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 O'Fallon's District No. 176, Lincoln, Nebraska, in the household of William Wallace Rooney; page 455A, occupation farmer, 1 child at home; household also listed as living with Alexander Rooney in Denver.¹

Death*

Emma Messingham died on 2 February 1924 at Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.³

Family

William Wallace Rooney b. 2 Feb 1850, d. 2 Oct 1898

Child

James A. Rooney¹ b. 24 Dec 1875, d. 31 Oct 1907

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S408] Jones County Genealogical Society, Jones County, Iowa Marriage Books, Book C, page 247.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.

James A. Rooney^1,2

M, b. 24 December 1875, d. 31 October 1907

Father

William Wallace Rooney¹ b. 2 Feb 1850, d. 2 Oct 1898

Mother

Emma Messingham¹ b. 1855, d. 2 Feb 1924

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

James A. Rooney was born on 24 December 1875 at Jones, Iowa; WPA transcribed cemetery record as 1878; 1880 census listed him 4 years old.^1,3

Death*

He died on 31 October 1907 at Jones, Iowa, at age 31; buried at the Olin Cemetery, Jones County, Iowa.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S71] Various Jones County Cemetery Records,.
[S407] Iowa Works Progress Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records (WPA), Olin Cemetery.
[S407] Iowa Works Progress Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records (WPA).

Loizette Rooney¹

F, b. 1858

Father

Patrick Rooney¹ b. 1824

Mother

Martha (Margaret) Jane Sheets¹ b. 1828

Last Edited

4 Jun 2002

Birth*

Loizette Rooney was born in 1858 at Iowa.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 14 August 1870 Elk Creek Twp., Jasper, Iowa, in the household of Patrick Rooney; page 252, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,200, 1 child at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Hester Elizabeth Robinson^1,2

F, b. 31 March 1833, d. 14 February 1912

Last Edited

4 Jun 2002

Birth*

Hester Elizabeth Robinson was born on 31 March 1833 at Berkeley, West Virginia.^1,3

Married Name

As of circa 1860,her married name was Rooney.¹

Marriage*

She married Albert Rooney, son of Michael Rooney and Jane Plotner, circa 1860 at Berkeley, Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Hester Elizabeth Robinson appeared on the census of 29 June 1870 Hedgesville Twp., Berkeley, West Virginia, in the household of Albert Rooney; page 221B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,550, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Hester Elizabeth Robinson appeared on the census of 1880 Hedgesville Twp., Berkeley, West Virginia, in the household of Albert Rooney; page 297D, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.⁴

Death*

Hester Elizabeth Robinson died on 14 February 1912 at Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 78; buried at the Presbyterian Cemetery at Tomahawk.³

Family

Albert Rooney b. 25 Sep 1825, d. 26 Oct 1898

Children

Lewis H. Rooney+¹ b. 1861, d. 1948
Allen Rooney¹ b. 21 May 1863, d. 9 Dec 1914
William Rooney¹ b. 22 May 1865, d. 10 Dec 1955
Emma Rooney¹ b. 1867, d. 1957
Samuel Rooney¹ b. 1 Jul 1869, d. 8 Mar 1921
Maritta Rooney⁴ b. 1873

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S380] "Back Creek Valley, Part II", 1996, pages 68, 70.
[S380] "Back Creek Valley, Part II", 1996, page 71.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Lewis H. Rooney¹

M, b. 1861, d. 1948

Father

Albert Rooney¹ b. 25 Sep 1825, d. 26 Oct 1898

Mother

Hester Elizabeth Robinson¹ b. 31 Mar 1833, d. 14 Feb 1912

Last Edited

8 Jun 2002

Marriage*

Lewis H. Rooney married Fannie F. (?)²

Birth*

Lewis H. Rooney was born in 1861 at Berkeley, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 29 June 1870 Hedgesville Twp., Berkeley, West Virginia, in the household of Albert Rooney; page 221B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,550, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Lewis H. Rooney appeared on the census of 1880 Hedgesville Twp., Berkeley, West Virginia, in the household of Albert Rooney; page 297D, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.³

Census*

Lewis H. Rooney appeared on the census of 14 June 1920 at Hedgesville District, Berkeley, West Virginia, ED 24, sheet 9B, occupation orchardist(?)-apple orchard, owned real estate, 3 children at home.²

Death*

He died in 1948 at Berkeley, West Virginia; buried at the Tomahawk Cemetery.⁴

Family

Fannie F. (?) b. 1864, d. 1931

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S410] Unknown compiler, Berkeley County, West Virginia Cemetery Records, Tomahawk Cemetery.

Allen Rooney¹

M, b. 21 May 1863, d. 9 December 1914

Father

Albert Rooney¹ b. 25 Sep 1825, d. 26 Oct 1898

Mother

Hester Elizabeth Robinson¹ b. 31 Mar 1833, d. 14 Feb 1912

Last Edited

4 Jun 2002

Birth*

Allen Rooney was born on 21 May 1863 at Berkeley, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Allen Rooney appeared on the census of 1880 Hedgesville Twp., Berkeley, West Virginia, in the household of Albert Rooney; page 297D, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.³

Death*

Allen Rooney died on 9 December 1914 at Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 51; buried at the Tomahawk Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S410] Unknown compiler, Berkeley County, West Virginia Cemetery Records, Tomahawk Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

William Rooney¹

M, b. 22 May 1865, d. 10 December 1955

Father

Albert Rooney¹ b. 25 Sep 1825, d. 26 Oct 1898

Mother

Hester Elizabeth Robinson¹ b. 31 Mar 1833, d. 14 Feb 1912

Last Edited

8 Jun 2002

Birth*

William Rooney was born on 22 May 1865 at Berkeley, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

William Rooney appeared on the census of 1880 Hedgesville Twp., Berkeley, West Virginia, in the household of Albert Rooney; page 297D, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.³

Census*

William Rooney appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Hedgesville District, Berkeley, West Virginia, ED 24, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, granddaughter Amanda Riggs living with him.⁴

Death*

He died on 10 December 1955 at Berkeley, West Virginia, at age 90; buried at the Tomahawk Cemetery.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S410] Unknown compiler, Berkeley County, West Virginia Cemetery Records, Tomahawk Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Emma Rooney¹

F, b. 1867, d. 1957

Father

Albert Rooney¹ b. 25 Sep 1825, d. 26 Oct 1898

Mother

Hester Elizabeth Robinson¹ b. 31 Mar 1833, d. 14 Feb 1912

Last Edited

8 Jun 2002

Birth*

Emma Rooney was born in 1867 at Berkeley, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 29 June 1870 Hedgesville Twp., Berkeley, West Virginia, in the household of Albert Rooney; page 221B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,550, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Emma Rooney appeared on the census of 1880 Hedgesville Twp., Berkeley, West Virginia, in the household of Albert Rooney; page 297D, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.²

Death*

Emma Rooney died in 1957 at Berkeley, West Virginia.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S410] Unknown compiler, Berkeley County, West Virginia Cemetery Records.