Notes

[NI06451] From I.P. Beckett's history: They made their first home in Marshall County VA, living there from 1838 to 1852. In 1852, they moved over the Ohio River to Belmont County where they lived until 1860, when they moved to a large farm in what is known as Washington Bottom [Belleville], an area in Wood County WV located on the Ohio River and a short distance south of the city of Parkersburg WV. Here they lived until all their children were grown.

In 1882, William disposed of his home at Washington Bottom [Belleville], Wood County WV and purchased a farm at Ritchie County WV near the small town of Mole Hill. In 1893 he moved back to Wood County to live with his son James, where he died at age 79. Caroline continued to live in Wood County, where she passed away at the home of her grandson, James Beckett Jr., at age 87.

Another descendant: James Beckett, Corning NY (formerly Parkersburg WV), email: jbeckett@stny.lrun.com.

1850 Virginia census - Marshall Co, District 33, p. 254b, taken July 27:
William Beckett, 34, farmer, born Ohio; Caroline, 25, born Va; Rachel, 9, born Va; Thomas, 7; Sarah E., 5; William, 4; Mary C., 3; Nancy E., 8/12; John W. Logsdon, 14, born Va.

1860 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp, p. 235:
1747 / 1713 - William Becket, 45, farmer, born Ohio; Caroline, 38, born Ohio; Thomas, 19; Sarah E., 16; William B., 14; Mary C., 12; L. Ellen, 10; James R., 8; Caroline, 6; John W., 5; Lydia E., 2; David T., 1

[NI06452] 1790 Maryland census - Frederick Co, p. 243: William Beckett 2-3-3 (2 males 16 and up, 3 males under 16, 3 females)

1800 PA census, Bedford Co, Providence & Coltrane Twps, p 412:
Humphry Becket - 2 males under 10, 1 male 16-26; 1 female under 10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45 (I believe this was his mother)
> It has not been proven definitively that this is our Humphrey in this census record. There is another Humphrey Beckett in another township in Bedford County that is definitely not our Humphrey, but further work needs to be done to show that this is the right record.
> If this is the right record, it would indicate that Humphrey had two younger brothers and one younger sister born 1790-1800, and two younger sisters born 1784-1790. One of these would have been, I believe, Ann Beckett born 1786 who married Moses Kay and moved to Fairfield Co OH.

1810 Maryland census, Washington Co, Conocoheague Hundred, p. 414? (image 6 of 7 on ancestry.com):
Humphry Beckett [indexed Humphy Backett] - 0-0-1-0-0 / 0-2-0-0-1
1 male 16-26; 2 females 10-16, 1 female 45+
> This is possibly our Humphrey. We know from the following bill of sale that he was in Washington Co., Md., in 1809. It's the right number of people in his household but his wife would have been age 16-26 and 2 daughters under 10. (Certainly possible the record is in error and the numbers written down in the wrong column.)

In 1810 Frederick Co MD, there is a J. Bickett [indexed I. Bickett] - 0-1-0-1-0 / 2-0-0-1-0 (1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 2 females under 10, 1 female 26-45)

1820 Ohio census - Belmont Co (roll 86), p. 187:
Humphrey Becket, farmer - 3 males under 10 (William b. 1815, Joseph b. 1819, Samuel b. 1820), 1 male 26-45; 3 females under 10 (Elizabeth b. 1810, Kitty b. 1813, Sarah b. 1818), 1 female 10-16 (Mary b. 1808), 1 female 26-45 (wife Rachel), 1 female 45 & over (mother, name currently unknown)

1830 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp, p. 369:
Umphrey Beckett [indexed Uphrey Beckett on ancestry] - 1 male 5-10 (John T. b. 1823), 2 males 10-15 (Joseph b. 1819, Samuel b. 1820), 1 male 15-20 (William b. 1815), 1 male 40-50; 2 females 15-20 (Elizabeth b. 1810, Kitty b. 1813), 1 female 40-50 (wife Rachel)

1840 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp, p. 5:
Humphrey Beckett - 1 male 15-20 (John T.), 1 male 50-60; 1 female 50-60 (wife Rachel)
Note: Humphrey is listed right above his son-in-law, John Weekly.

In 1850, Humphrey is listed in the household of his son John in Washington Twp, Belmont Co.

LDS submissions says Humphrey was born in 1782 in The Rocks, Harford Co MD and that his wife Rachel was born in 1778 in Deer Creek, Harford Co MD. Submitter: John Hess Johnson, Serendipity Farm, HCR 01 Box 380, Jeffersonton VA 22724, Microfilm: NONE, Submission: AF93-101327. He is possibly a descendant of John T. Beckett, as that is the line that is here.

When Humphrey and Rachel were getting ready to move to Ohio, they sold some animals and farm equipment to an Edward Tyler. Possibly that's Rachel's father or brother. Carolyn Ford found the bill of sale. (Rhoda Miller told me this, July 2000.)

Land Record T-17, Washington Co., Md. Courthouse:
At the request of Edward Tyler, the following Bill of Sale was recorded the 23rd day of March 1809. Know all men by these present that I Humphrey Beckett of Washington County for and in consideration of the sum of thirty-four dollars to me in hand paid by Edward Tyler of the County aforesaid the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have bargained and sold and by these present do bargain and sell to the said Edward Tyler one white Cow five years old valued at ten dollars, one loom & tackling valued at ten dollars, one feather [bed?] furniture valued at twelve dollars and one sandy-coloured Sow with three pigs valued at four dollars subject nevertheless to the proviso and condition hereinafter mentioned. To have and to hold the said Sow [Cow?], Loom and tackling, bed and furniture, Sow and pigs unto him the said Edward Tyler and his assigns, provided nevertheless that if the said Humphrey Beckett or his assigns shall sell and truly pay or cause to be paid to the said Edward Tyler or his assigns the aforesaid sum of thirty-four dollars on or before the first day of August, next ... the date hereof, then this deed and bill of sale and everything therein contained to cease to be of any force and to be and become null and void. Witness my hand I seal this 6th day of March 1809.

[NI06453] Carolyn Ford found a record of a sale of some farm equipment and animals by Humphrey & Rachel Beckett to Edward Tyler. Maybe this is Rachel's father? (7/2000)

Post on Tyler Family GenForum by William N. Ashbey, Oct. 14, 2000: Looking for information on marriage and descendants of Edward Tyler, b. Mar 2, 1753, who was son of Robert Tyler and Mary Butt. His grandparents were Edward Tyler and Elizabeth Duvall (b. 1696).

This Edward is old enough to be Rachel's father, and may be the Edward in the 1809 bill of sale.

[NI06462] 1880 Ohio census - Allen Co, Bath Twp (roll 990), p. 408C, taken June 28 & 29:
Andrew J. Brown, 25, works on a farm, born Ohio, father born Canada, mother born Penn; wife Sarah E., 22, born Ohio, parents born Penn; dau Lily P., 3; son John W., 5/12, born Dec

1900 Ohio census - Wood Co, Lake Twp (roll 1333), p. 195:
Andrew J. Brown born July 1852 age 47, md 23 yrs, 11 children, born Ohio, father born Canada Eng, mother born Ohio, occ: foreman-R.R. Sec.; wife Sarah E. born Nov 1858 age 41, 8 children, born Ohio, parents born PA; dau Ellen born Oct 1884 age 15; son Andrew born Mar 1887 age 13; dau Clara born Apr 1888 age 12; dau Grace born Oct 1891 age 8; son George born Feb 1893 age 7; son Harvey born May 1896 age 4; dau Florence born May 1898 age 2; dau Mildred born May 1900 age 0/12

Not sure why the census says Andrew has 11 children and Sarah has 8.

1910 Ohio census - Wood Co, Lake Twp (roll 1240), p. 98b, taken April 24:
Andrew J. Brown, 56, M1, 31 yrs, born Ohio, father born Canada-English, mother born Ohio, occ: labor-odd jobs; wife Ellen, 50, M1, 31 yrs, 11 children, 11 living, born Ohio, parents born Penn; dau Grace, 19; son George, 17; son Harvey, 15; dau Florence, 11; dau Mildred, 9

[NI06463] Mary's father died between 1872 and 1880, when her mother, Elisabeth Ward, age 30, is listed as head of household, in Washington Twp, Belmont Co. Her middle name may have been Caroline, as she is identified on pictures as "Aunt Cal" - is there another name that "Cal" could be a nickname for?

[NI06464] 1930 census for Belmont Co OH, Smith Twp, p. 152 (stamped), taken April 14, 1930:
Beckett, Ora, 42, md. at age 32, born Ohio, parents born Ohio; Dorothy, wife, 25, md. at age 15, born WV, parents born WV; Clifford, son, 10; Ernest, son, 8; Alva, son, 6-8/12; Willard, son, 10/12

Did sons Ora and Joseph die young, before 1930?

[NI06467] 1930 OH census - Allen Co, Jackson Twp, Lafayette, Washington Street (where his mother, Amanda Zerbe, lives) - Jess Clyde Wollet age 46, Verna M. age 46; Ann J. Ackerman, niece, age 4; Robert F. Ackerman, nephew, age 3.

Lima News, Tuesday, March 31, 1970: Jesse C. Wollett
Jesse C. Wollett, 86, of Rt. 5, died 3:45 a.m. today at Memorial Hospital.
Born March 31, 1884, in Lafayette, he was the son of Joseph and Amanda Zerbe Wollett. He was married in 1909 to Verna M. Ackerman, who died in 1963.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ethyl LaRue of 541 W. Spring and Mrs. Carter (Helen) Blunden of Lafayette.
A former telegraph operator for the Pennsylvania Railroad, he was a member of Lafayette Christian Church and a 50-year member of Sager Lodge, F&AM.
Services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Lafayette Christian Church, Rev. Eugene Brown officiating. Burial will be in Lafayette Cemetery.
Friends may call at Chiles and Sons-Laman Lewis Memorial Chapel after 7 tonight.

[NI06468] Lima News, Thursday, April 10, 1969: Hazel Frederick
DOLA--Services for Mrs. Hazel Frederick, 81, will be 2 p.m. Friday in Dola Presbyterian Church, Rev. Aubrey Hancock officiating. Burial will be in Dola Cemetery.
Mrs. Frederick died at 10 p.m. Tuesday in her home after an illness of four weeks. Born Jan. 2, 1888, in Allen County, she was the daughter of William and Amanda Zerbe Heath. She married Harry Frederick in 1906 and he survives.
Also surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Gerold (Audrey) Hunt of Lima, Mrs. Thelma Sherman and Mrs. Morris Amstutz of Kenton, Mrs. Lloyd Williams of Marion, and Mrs. John Mankey of Ada; five sons, Charles of Hastings, Mich., William of Canton, Robert of Dunkirk, and Gene and William of Dola; two sisters, Mrs. Carter Blunden of Lafayette, and Mrs. Ethel LaRue of Lima; 18 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star at Dunkirk and the Dola Presbyterian Church.
Friends may call at the Hanson Funeral Home, Ada, where Eastern Star rites will be at 8 tonight.

[NI06469] Taught Dick Jordan's father-in-law, second grade at Peanut Center School, Jackson Twp, Allen Co OH about 1919.

Lima News, Wednesday, May 25, 1977 -- Mary H. Blunden
Lafayette -- Mary H. Blunden, 79, died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday at her home following a lengthy illness. Born May 22, 1898, in Lafayette, she was a daughter of William and Amanda Zerbe Heath. She married Carter H. Blunden on Nov. 27, 1920, and he survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Carter J. of Lima and Larry H. of Garrettsville; and two grandchildren.
She was a member of Lafayette Congregational Christian Church and its King's Daughter Class. She was a school teacher from 1916 to 1920.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, Rev. Eugene Browne officiating. Burial will be in Lafayette Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at Hanson Funeral Home, Ada.

Unknown newspaper -- Mary Helen Blunden
Services were Friday at the Lafayette Congregational Christian Church for Mary Helen Blunden, 79, 210 W. Jefferson St., Lafayette. The Rev. Eugene Browne officiated. Burial was in the Lafayette Cemetery.
Mrs. Blunden died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday at her home following an illness of six weeks. She was born May 22, 1898, in Lafayette, to William and Amanda (Zerbe) Heath. On Nov. 27, 1920, she married Carter H. Blunden, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Carter J. of Lima and Larry H. of Garrettsville; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Blunden was a member of the Lafayette Congregational Christian Church and was active in the King's Daughters Class. She attended Ohio Northern University, and was a school teacher from 1916 through 1920.
A son, Jack V., preceded her in death. He was killed Nov. 12, 1944, in World War II in the Battle of Leyte.
The Hanson Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

[NI06470] In the History of Hardin County, pioneers of Liberty Twp: John and Elizabeth Shuster, 1834. Elizabeth's brother Samuel Wingate is also listed, 1838. I am assuming Samuel and Elizabeth are siblings based on their close proximity in location.

"John Shuster was born in Washington County, Penn., in 1800; in 1814, he removed with his parents to Tuscarawas County, Ohio, where he married Elizabeth Winget in 1821. In 1839 he removed with his family to Hardin County and settled on Section 9, Liberty Township. He had previously, in 1834, entered his land. In 1841 his house was destroyed by fire; it occurred in the night, and nothing was saved out of the house but two feather beds, the family barely escaping in their nightclothes. He came here and commenced right in the woods with but $37. His son Daniel went to Logan County and worked a $8 per month to get provisions for the family until they could clear land and raise a crop. His wife died Feb. 4, 1869." (History of Hardin County, p. 713)

[NI06471] Elizabeth's mother's name came from ancestry.com, two submissions: davetodd@telepath.com, waynecar@infinet.com.

[NI06472] Shuster GenForum: Posted by Ronald Brennan on November 07, 1998 at 21:33:24 In Reply to: Daniel Shuster, Baden-Baden 1752. posted by Ronald Brennan on October 26, 1998 at 22:08:24:
The parents may have been Heinrich Michael and Suzannah Eve Shuster.

1790 PA Heads of Families, p 255 in Washington County:
Daniel Shuster, 2 males 16 and upwards, 2 males under 16, 7 females. Listed right next to him is Martin Shuster, 1 male over 16, 1 male under 16, and 1 female.
I don't have birthdates for all of the children, but from this census I can assume that one of the daughters, Sarah or Elizabeth, was born before 1790 and one was born after 1790. One of the sons - Daniel, Michael or George - was born before or in 1774, and the other two sons were born before 1790. They were probably born between 1783 and 1790, since there is a gap there in the known birthdates.
I would guess that Martin Shuster is a son of Daniel and Margaret.
Also in the area: Samuel Shuster, 1 male over 16, 1 male under 16, 4 females; Morgaret Shuster, 1 male over 16, 1 male under 16, 1 female.

Shuster GenForum: Posted by Arlene Stevens on Sept. 28, 2000:
Daniel Shuster dob 6/13/1752 was born in Germany. He settled in Washington Co. PA in 1766 until 1800 when he migrated to Ohio. He fought in the Rev. War Sept of 1778. He saved his commanding officer's life and was awarded 12 quarter sections of land in Ohio, they were deeded to him by the President of the USA. The land was in the New Cumberland area, in Tuscarawas and Carroll Counties. He had many children. ... There are 2 books, these were distributed to the main branches of the family. My grandfather's mother was a Shuster, so he has a set. Each family was to continue the descent of their particular branch. My branch migrated to Ada in Hardin County Ohio at some point and then on to Greene in Trumbull County.

Resident Proprietors Lands in Tuscarawas County charged with taxes for the year 1816:
George Monninger (dau. Elizabeth's husband) is taxed $3.64 for 162 acres in range 7, township 15, section 6, SW quarter. Original proprietor: Daniel Shuster.
Michael Smith (dau. Eva's husband) is taxed $3.60 for 160 acres in range 7, township 15, section 12, SE quarter. Original proprietor: Daniel Shuster.
Daniel Shurter [Shuster] is taxed $7.06 for 314 acres in range 7, township 15, section 27, N 1/2.
George Tressel (dau. Catherine's husband) is taxed $3.53 for 157 acres in range 7, township 15, section 20, NE quarter. Original proprietor: Daniel Shuster.

Nov. 13, 2000 Shuster Family genforum by Jane Brownlee: Contact Jim Chewning @ jim7143@aol.com and be sure to put Wingate/Shuster/Tressel genealogy books in the subject line. There are two books, the Red book and the Blue book, and a third that should be published any time now.

[NI06474] 1820 Ohio census - Tuscarawas Co, Warren Twp, p. 172: Samuel Shuster, 1 male 16-25, 1 female <10, 2 females 16-25, 1 female 45>

It's likely that Samuel's widowed mother Margaret was living with them.

[NI06481] Name appears as Auretta in the 1850 census.

[NI06484] 1900 Ohio census - Allen Co, Bath Twp, roll 1236 book 1 p. 42:
Almon Heath born Sept 1848 age 51, md 27 yrs, farmer; wife Jane born Nov 1856 age 43; son Earl born Oct 1877 age 22, single, farm laborer; dau Birdie born July 1881 age 18, housekeeper; dau Ivy born Jan 1884 age 16, at school.

1910 Ohio census - Allen Co, Jackson Twp, Lafayette (image 1) - same page as William & Amanda Heath.

[NI06485] Lima News, Oct. 4, 1954: Mrs. Belle Heath
LAFAYETTE -- Mrs. Belle Heath, 91, widow of Daniel Heath, died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday in the Ada Nursing Home after an illness of four weeks.
Born in Lafayette, April 7, 1863, Mrs. Heath was married Aug. 27, 1881. Her husband died in 1936.
Surviving are three grandchildren, Lester H. Bierly, Lafayette; Mrs. Rachael Rex, Lima; and Mrs. Gretchen Helser, Phoenix, Ariz., and six great-grandchildren.
The body was removed to the Lantz Funeral Home, Ada, and is to be taken to the Lafayette Christian Church at noon Tuesday for services at 2 p.m. The Rev. Guy U. Chapin will officiate and burial will be in the Lafayette Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

[NI06486] Is Solomon Snider her father? (1900 OH census - Allen Co, Jackson Twp p. 80)

[NI06487] This Joseph and Thomasine, with Joseph, Jr., and his wife Thankful [Snow], were among the early members who constituted the 2nd or East Church in Yarmouth, Aug. 6, 1727. (Burgess Genealogy p. 17)

[NI06493] John Burgess was admitted a freeman in 1657, and served as grand juror in 1661. He early removed to Yarmouth (Mass.), and was deputy from that town to the Court at Plymouth in 1680. (Burgess Genealogy, p. 12) He died 1701; his wife in 1723 - conflict with information I have from uncited internet source.

[NI06497] http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/p/a/y/Thomas-C-Payne/GENE4-0011.html:
Mr. Nicholas Snow came to New England in the ship "Anne" in 1623. He had a share in the division of land at Plymouth in 1624. He was a man of much note. He was made a freeman in 1633. In 1648, Nicholas Snow, together with Governor Thomas Prence, John Doane, Josias Cook, Richard Higgins, John Smalley and Edward Bangs, with their families, began the settlement of Eastham. This place was first called Nauset. Mr. Snow became town clerk and remained in that position 16 years. He was deputy to the General Court from 1648 to 1651, and select man for seven years, beginning in 1663. In business he was associated with Governor Thomas Prence.

Nicholas Snow married at Plymouth, Constance, daughter of Mr. Stephen Hopkins. Both father and daughter had come to this country on the Mayflower. Constance (Hopkins) Snow died in October 1677 at Eastham. Mr. Nicholas Snow died at Eastham on Nov. 15, 1676.

Arrived in Plymouth Colony in 1623 aboard the "Anne". Was one of the Purchasers of the Colony.
RELATIONSHIPS: "Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower", pp, 4-5; published 1988 by the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 4 Winslow St., Plymouth, MA 02361.

Came to America in 1623, arriving in Plymouth on the ship "Ann"; served in the Colonial War.

Nicholas Snow and his wife Constance are buried in Eastham, adjacent to the traffic circle on Rt. 6, along with Deacon Doane, and many of the people who set off from the original colony to establish a more independent life apart from William Brewster's dominance.

"The Payne's of Hamilton" A Genealogy and Biographical Record by Augusta Francelia Payne White, Tobias A. Wright Publisher, Dated 1912.

[NI06499] http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/s/h/a/David-E-Shannon/GENE21-0009.html - says Thomas married Dorothy Phippen, daughter of George Phippen and Joan Pye.

Will of Thomas Burgess (p. 11, Burgess Genealogy)
I, Thomas Burgess, Senr., of Sandwich, being through God's goodness full of years, and waiting for my change, and yet having my understanding remaining with me,--blessed be God,--and also through God's great goodness being possessed of a competent outward estate, do now on serious consideration make this my last Will and Testament, touching the disposal of my estate after my dear wife and myself be decently buried, and all necessary changes defrayed, and all debts paid, the remaining part I give as followeth:

Item. I give unto my eldest son, Thomas Burgess, of Rhode Island, five pounds out of my movable estate, to be paid by my executors after our decease.

Item. I give unto my son, Jacob Burgess, upon good consideration, all my house-lot, dwelling-house, barn and out-houses, all my upland on both sides of the cartway, all that belongs to my homestead dwelling. I also give him all my meadow that I have lying below Michael Blackwell's dwelling-house on both sides of Scussett river, for him my said son Jacob Burgess to enjoy, use and posess during his natural life; and after his decease I give the said dwelling-house, barn and all the forementioned lands, both upland and meadow, to his son Thomas Burgess, my grandson, to him and his heirs forever. But if my said grandson die without heirs, then my will is that the said house and lands above-mentioned shall return to the next heir of my son, Jacob Burgess. I give also to my said son, Jacob Burgess, all my land lying near and adjacent to Thomas Tupper's lands below the cartway, having Mr. Freeman's land on the western side. These I give to him upon this condition, that he, my said son Jacob Burgess, pay or cause to be paid unto my grandson Thomas Burgess, son of my son John Burgess, ten pounds in good pay, to be made to him by my grandson, at 23 years of age.

Item. I give unto my son, Joseph Burgess, the first and second lots that adjoin his other lands near his house, if my said son accept of them so as to pay unto my son, John Burgess, five pounds; but if my son Joseph refuse said lands upon such terms, as to pay said five pounds as aforesaid, then my will is that said land return to my son, Ezra Perry, that he perform the condition,--I mean by two lots, those lots that were once * * *, then I give them: I give to my said son Ezra Perry, all my other lands that lie above the said two lots, for him to enjoy forever, the which lands I bought of Mr. Edward Freeman, Jr.

Item. I give to my dear wife all my movable estate, to be at her own disposing at her decease. I mean chattels of all sorts that I may have.

And I do appoint and ordain my son, Ezra Perry, and my son, Jacob Burgess, to be my Executors to see this my last Will performed, as I witness under my hand and seal, this fourth day of April 1684.

Witness -- Thomas Tupper, Martha Tupper

[NI06501] Reference for names of children: http://www.seanet.com/users/nlic/WARDrelated/D0006/I1908.html; http://opus.autoroute.net/~cfoisy/book.htm#7580b.

Thomas died before 20 Jun 1626, in Truro, Cornwall, England, his will being probated as follows:

To the poor of Truro, Clements and Kenwin forty shillings. To my daughter Honor Burges 300 pounds sterling, the one half to be paid her at the day of her marriage. the other half within 12 months after, and in the meantime to be maintained by mine executor as shall be fit for her degree. To Anne Burges my daughter 200 pounds (in similar payments). To my other two daughters Constance and Isabel Burges eight score pounds apiece (paid in similar way). To my son John 250 pounds, to be paid at three years end after my decease, and my will is that he spend those three years abroad in the wars either in the low countries or elsewhere, during which three years my will is that mine executor allow him for his maintenance 20 marks sterling per annum, payable quarterly.

To my son Henry, my Estate and interest in Kenwin Closes and the house, commomly called Thomas Glovers house, which I hold of the Borough of Truro. I give him also 100 pounds to be paid him at eight years and Provisions for binding him apprentice. To my other six sons, Caleb, Joshua, Humphrie, James, Elisha and Thomas, to each of them 200 marks sterling, to be paid as they severally accomplish the age of one and twenty, and my will is that they be brought up in some honest calling and course in life. To my wife Elizabeth 40 pounds sterling per annum during her life. Other bequests to her (including) one piece of plate called the "barrell canne". The residue to my son Robert whom I constitute sole executor. To my two brothers-in-law Anthony Pye of Saint Stephens in Brannell, and George Phippen, rector of Truro, the manor of Trethosa and the barton of Millador in trust to satisfy the legacies etc.

[NI06503] In The American Genealogist, Vol. 73, No. 3, July 1998, pp. 161-161-171, "The True Origin of Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower, With Evidence of His Earlier Presence in Virginia," Caleb Johnson shows that Stephen Hopkins was not born at Wortley, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucester, England, as has been the prevailing theory for the past 70 years, but instead from Hursley, Hampshire, England. The parish registers of Hursley contain the baptismal records of Constance and Giles Hopkins as well as an additional baptism of a child heretofore unknown (Elizabeth). A burial record was also discovered for Mary Hopkinsm the wife of Stephen Hopkins, disproving the myth that Constance Dudley was the name of his first wife. Johnson corrects a number of inaccuracies which have been published on the Hopkins family over the past century, adds a few little-known facts about the family, and provides historical documentation for the tradition that Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower was the same man as Stephen Hopkins of the Sea Venture which went to Jamestown, Virginia in 1609.

Notes for Stephen Hopkins:
Stephen Hopkins was one of the original Pilgrims. He was a prominent man in Plymouth Colony, and one of the few passengers of the Mayflower who came to this country with servants (Edward Dotey and Edward Lister). Governor William Bradford, in his enumeration of the passengers of the Mayflower, thus describes him in his History of Plymouth Plantations:

In 1650, Governor Bradford writes:
Mr. Hopkins & his wife are now both dead, but they lived about 20 years in this place & had one son and four daughters born here. Their son became a seaman and dyed at Barbadoes, one daughter died here & two are married, one of them hath three children and one is yet to marry. So their increase which still survive are 5, but his son Giles is married & has 4 children. His daughter Constanta is also married & hath 12 children all of them living & one married. One of these children was Mary Snow, who married Thomas Paine.

Stephen settled in the part of Eastham now included in the town of Orleans, on the place at the head of the Cove, called by the Indians "Kesscayoganseet." and later owned and occupied by James Percival.

Stephen Hopkins was one of only a few passengers on the Mayflower to have made a prior trip to America. He came in 1609 on the Sea Venture headed for Jamestown, in Virginia. But instead, they were marooned on an island, where the 150 passengers were stranded for nine months. Hopkins led an uprising challenging the governor's authority and was sentenced to death. But he begged and moaned about the ruin of his wife, and so was pardoned. The company built two vessels and escaped the island. Hopkins returned to England.

Stephen Hopkins brought with him on the Mayflower his wife Elizabeth, children Giles and Constance by his first marriage, and Damaris by his second marriage. A son Oceanus was born while the Mayflower was at sea. He participated in the early exploring missions and was an "ambassador" along with Myles Standish for Indian relations.

In 1636, Hopkins was fined for the battery of John Tisdale, and in 1638 he was fined for not dealing fairly with an apprentice-girl, Dorothy Temple. He was also charged with several other crimes, including selling glass at too high a price, and selling illegal intoxicants.

Will of Stephen Hopkins:
The last Will and Testament of Mr. Stephen Hopkins exhibited upon the Oathes of mr Willm Bradford and Captaine Miles Standish at the generall Court holden at Plymouth the xxth of August Anno dm 1644 as it followeth in these wordes vizt.
The sixt of June 1644 I Stephen Hopkins of Plymouth in New England being weake yet in good and prfect memory blessed be God yet considering the fraile estate of all men I do ordaine and make this to be my last will and testament in manner and forme following and first I do committ my body to the earth from whence it was taken, and my soule to the Lord who gave it, my body to b eburyed as neare as convenyently may be to my wyfe Deceased And first my will is that out of my whole estate my funerall expences be discharged secondly that out of the remayneing part of my said estate that all my lawfull Debts be payd thirdly I do bequeath by this my will to my sonn Giles Hopkins my great Bull wch is now in the hands of Mris Warren. Also I do give to Stephen Hopkins my sonn Giles his sonne twenty shillings in Mris Warrens hands for the hire of the said Bull Also I give and bequeath to my daughter Constanc Snow the wyfe of Nicholas Snow my mare also I give unto my daughter Deborah Hopkins the brodhorned black cowe and her calf and half the Cowe called Motley Also I doe give and bequeath unto my daughter Damaris Hopkins the Cowe called Damaris heiffer and the white faced calf and half the cowe called Mottley Also I give to my daughter Ruth the Cowe called Red Cole and her calfe and a Bull at Yarmouth wch is in the keepeing of Giles Hopkins wch is an yeare and advantage old and half the curld Cowe Also I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth the Cowe called Smykins and her calf and thother half of the Curld Cowe wth Ruth and an yearelinge heiffer wth out a tayle in the keeping of Gyles Hopkins at Yarmouth Also I do give and bequeath unto my foure daughters that is to say Deborah Hopkins Damaris Hopkins Ruth Hopkins and Elizabeth Hopkins all the mooveable goods the wch do belong to my house as linnen wollen beds bedcloathes pott kettles pewter or whatsoevr are moveable belonging to my said house of what kynd soever and not named by their prticular names all wch said mooveables to be equally devided amongst my said daughters foure silver spoones that is to say to eich of them one, And in case any of my said daughters should be taken away by death before they be marryed that then the part of their division to be equally devided amongst the Survivors. I do also by this my will make Caleb Hopkins my sonn and heire apparent giveing and bequeathing unto my said sonn aforesaid all my Right title and interrest to my house and lands at Plymouth wth all the Right title and interrest wch doth might or of Right doth or may hereafter belong unto mee, as also I give unto my saide heire all such land wch of Right is Rightly due unto me and not at prsent in my reall possession wch belongs unto me by right of my first comeing into this land or by any other due Right, as by such freedome or otherwise giveing unto my said heire my full & whole and entire Right in all divisions allottments appoyntments or distributions whatsoever to all or any pt of the said lande at any tyme or tymes so to be disposed Also I do give moreover unto my foresaid heire one paire or yooke of oxen and the hyer of them wch are in the hands of Richard Church as may appeare by bill under his hand Also I do give unto my said heire Caleb Hopkins all my debts wch are now oweing unto me, or at the day of my death may be oweing unto mee either by booke bill or bills or any other way rightfully due unto mee ffurthermore my will is that my daughters aforesaid shall have free recourse to my house in Plymouth upon any occation there to abide and remayne for such tyme as any of them shall thinke meete and convenyent & they single persons And for the faythfull prformance of this my will I do make and ordayne my aforesaid sonn and heire Caleb Hopkins my true and lawfull Executor ffurther I do by this my will appoynt and make my said sonn and Captaine Miles Standish joyntly supervisors of this my will according to the true meaneing of the same that is to say that my Executor & supervisor shall make the severall divisions parts or porcons legacies or whatsoever doth appertaine to the fullfilling of this my will It is also my will that my Executr & Supervisor shall advise devise and dispose by the best wayes & meanes they cann for the disposeing in marriage or other wise for the best advancnt of the estate of the forenamed Deborah Damaris Ruth and Elizabeth Hopkins Thus trusting in the Lord my will shalbe truly prformed according to the true meaneing of the same I committ the whole Disposeing hereof to the Lord that hee may direct you herein
June 6th 1644
Witnesses hereof By me Steven Hopkins
Myles Standish
William Bradford

[NI06504] Probate estate papers dated 10 May 1613 and on file at the Hampshire Records Office, file 1613AD/046.

[NI06505] Will of Thomas Burges, The Elder, found at http://opus.autoroute.net/~cfoisy/book.htm#3791b.
Thomas died before 12 Dec 1623 in Truro, Cornwall, England, with his will being probated as follows:

To be buried in the chancel of Truro church if I be within 10 miles of the same at my death. To my wife Honnor Burges her chest with all the moneys and jewells or things in the same as was hers at the time of my death, and two large silver bowls and one large gilt tankard which she herself brought in my lifetime. I give her also during her natural life, 20 pounds sterling per annum; and if she refuses the Duchy land to falleth to her by custom then I give her 10 pounds per annum more. Other bequests to her. To my son Henry Burges, during his life, 10 pounds per annum. If Jane Burgess, now wife of my son Henry, shall survive her husband then I bequeath to her 20 pounds sterling. To my daughter-in-law Elizabeth Burgess, mine executor's wife, for a remembrance of me two of my best "valuablest" pieces of plate, to be chosen by herself. To my son Humphrey Burges 50 pounds. To my son Richard 5 pounds.

To Thomas Burges, the son of my son Richard, 20 pounds at one and twenty. To my daughter Ann Trethewey 50 pounds. To John, Thomas, Richard, Barnard, Margery, Judith, Honnor and Joane Trethewey, sons and daughters of Robert Tretheway, 10 pounds apiece at marriage or age of one and twenty. To my daughter Jane Poynter 10 pounds. To all my godsons 20 shillings apiece. To for of the poor of the town of Truro, two pence apiece to begin with the next sabbath after my death and to continue forever. Six shillings eight pence for a sermon to be preached the next Sabbath after my burial and so yearly to continue forever; and for performance thereof mine executor shall tie the land, by order of law, unto the Town and Borough of Truro for performance thereof.

Mine executor shall give it himself and after his decease the Mayor of the said Borough. My brother-in-law, Mr. Anthony Pye, my son-in-law Robert Trethewey and my brother-in-law Mr. Peter Sidman shall be overseers of this my last will and testament, to each of whom I give one gold ring worth 30 shillings apiece posy memento mori. The residue to my eldest son Thomas Burges whom I make and appoint sole executor.

[NI06508] 1900 Ohio census - Hardin Co, Liberty Twp, Ada Village, p. 199a

[NI06509] I believe this is Jacob in the household of his Uncle George Custer in 1850. Jacob's parents had died prior to this time and his sister Mary Jane is in the household of their grandmother, Jane Grubb, listed on a previous page.
1850 Ohio census - Allen Co, Auglaize Twp, p. 290b, taken Aug. 15:
George Custer, 36, farmer, real estate: 300, born Ohio; Mary, 21; Jacob, 11

1860 Ohio census - Allen Co, Auglaize Twp (roll 929), PO West Minster, p. 472b (Page No. 172) (image 14 of 44), taken Aug. 5:
Jacob Custer, 21, farmer, real estate: 1850, personal estate: 130, born Ohio; P J (f), 20, born Ohio; M J (f), 17

1910 Ohio census - Allen Co, Lima City, ED 17 (Miracode index):
Jacob Custer, 71, born OH, Phebe, wife, 70, born OH; Guy, son, 27; 1 non-relative

1920 Ohio census - Allen Co, Lima City, roll 1345, p. 5A:
Jacob Custer, 81, born OH, father born PA, mother born OH; Phebe J., wife, born OH, parents born Connecticut
(same page as their son-in-law, Alva McWilliams)

[NI06510] Dan & Lydia Hadsell came from Connecticut and settled in Bath Twp, Allen Co OH in 1837 with their son Almon, whom they lived with until their death. Almon was a Justice of the Peace, and performed the marriage of his sister Mary and Samuel Heath. (from the History of Allen County)

Daniel moved in 1834 to Trumbull Co., Ohio, in 1835 to Allen Co., Ohio. In 1860 his son George M. Hadsell writes his cousin Ira, "My father is well. He is very smart for a man of his age [80 years]. He is worth more than any hired man to do more chores and see to things." (Hadsell-Hodsoll p. 160)

[NI06511] Dearth (rjdearth@bright.net) on ancestry.com says Lydia's parents were Phineas Root and Rebecca Wing.

[NI06512] 1850 Ohio census - Allen Co, Bath Twp, p. 251:
Allmon E. Hadsell, 37, farmer, born CT, value of real estate: 4,000; Amelia, 32, born NY; Dan, 70, cooper, born CT; Henry G., 8; David M., 6; Caroline, 4; Delina, 2; Elizabeth McClure, 17; George Rue(?), 16

1860 Ohio census - Allen Co, Bath Twp (roll 929), PO Blue Lick, p. 406b, taken June 18:
A. Hadsel, 45, farmer, born CT, value of real estate: 16,880, value of personal property: 1,553; Aurilla, 42, born NY; H., 18, laborer, born OH; M., 16; Caroline, 14; Delana, 12; Sarah, 3; J. [didn't write down age].

[NI06513] Hadsell p. 160 says he was James Rice Hadsell. He was a doctor many years in Rock Island, Illinois. A fine picture of Dr. James Rice is had by his niece, only living daughter of Almond (Inez Thayer, Rt. 1, Box 68, Mesa AZ).

[NI06514] 1860 Ohio census - Allen Co, Bath Twp (roll 929), PO Blue Lick, p. 409a, taken June 20:
Anson Hadsell, 61, farmer, born CT, value of real estate: 3500, value of personal property: 425; Adaline, 57, born NY; Sarah, 18, domestic, born OH; Emma, 16; H., 14; E., 12; O., 7; E., 5; H., 3 [initialed names are all male]

[NI06516] 1850 census for Bath Twp, Allen Co OH, p. 275:
George Hadsell, 29, farmer, born OH, value of real estate: 500; Marinath(?), 25, born NY; Newton, 5, born OH; Malissa, 3

1860 Ohio census - Allen Co, Bath Twp (roll 929), PO Blue Lick, p. 406b, taken June 18:
/ 292 W. Thayer, 28, farmer, born NY; Susanah, 22, born Ohio
/ 293 Margret Thayer, 59, farmer, born NY; J. (m), 18, born Ohio; Mary Jennings, 26, domestic, born NY; Ellen, 22, born Ohio
/ 294 G. Hadsel, 39, farmer, born OH, value of real estate: 2000, value of personal property: 320; Maria, 34; N. (m), 14; Malissa, 13; B. (m), 7; M. (m), 5

1870 census for Bath Twp, Allen Co OH, p. 316:
George Hadsell, 47, born OH; Mariah, 43, born NY; Malissa, 23, born OH; Burgess A., 18; Mayson(?), 15; Newton, 25; Sarah, 23; David Johnson, 19, born IN

In 1870, George Hadsell is listed on the same page as his nephews Dan and Lemuel.

[NI06517] 1850 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp, enumerated Sept. 24, 1850, p. 258B:
Hamilton Bailey, 45, farmer, value of real estate owned: 1800, born Va.; Rebecca, 23, born Ohio; Allice C., 3; Mary L., 5/12; Homles Wiley, 25, farmer

1860 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp, roll 937, PO Centerville, p. 307a, taken Sep 7, 1860:
Hamilton Bailey, 55, farmer, value of personal estate: 408, born Va.; Rebecca A., 34, born Ohio; Alice C., 13; Mary L., 11; Margaret M., 7; Susannah, 4; Visgis(?) A.S. (male), 1

Excerpted from "Family Chronicles" written by Bailey family members (family of Charles Hedges Bailey, Hamilton's brother):
"We know little about this uncle, except that he was very popular. He married Elizabeth Wiley, an attractive woman, and they had many friends. Her brother, Holmes, worked for a time with Uncle Deighton. Hamilton had several children, but I do not know their names. He was living at Centreville at the time of his death in 1862."

[NI06518] 1870 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 1174), PO Powhatan Point, p. 314A, enumerated June 7, 1870:
Rebecca Bailey, 43, keeping house, born Ohio, value of real estate owned: 3000, personal estate: 100; Alice, 22, at home; Susan E., 14, attending school; Martin L., 2, at home; Frank S. Becket, 2, at home.

1880 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 995), p. 358a, taken June 9:
83 / 84 - Rebecca A. Bailey, 53, keeping house, born Ohio; Margaret, 25, dau, housekeeper, born Ohio, father born Va.; Martin L. 12, grandson
84 / 85 - Margaret Wiley, 75, keeping house, born Ohio; Elisabeth, 50, dau, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Md.; Mary S. Mead, 19, granddaughter, housekeeping, born Ohio, father born Ireland, mother born Ohio

Belmont Chronicle, March 26, 1885 - Mrs. Rebecca Bailey, relict of the late Hamilton Bailey, died at her home in Centerville on Monday from apoplexy, aged 59 years. Interment at Concord.

[NI06523] 1850 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Pultney Twp (roll 661), p. 224a, taken Sept. 9:
William Wiley, 54, farmer, born Pa.; Margaret, 40, born Ohio; Nelson, 24, farmer; Rebecca, 21; Elizabeth, 19; Robert, 17; John, 12; Mary, 10; Margaret, 5
On the next page, 224b, is the household of Rachel Wiley, 80, born Ireland, and Mary Sevington, 90, born Ireland. Could Rachel be William Wiley's mother?

1860 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Pultney Twp (roll 936), PO Bellair, p. 228a, taken July 16-17:
William Wiley, 64, farmer, value of personal estate: 85, born Pa.; Margaret, 55, born Pa.; Holmes, 36, born Ohio; Elizabeth, 29; (cont. on page 228b) Mary J. Wiley, 20; John, 25, farmer; Margaret, 17; Joseph Blair, 17; James Mead, 3 [he would be a grandson]

1870 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 1174), enumerated June 15, 1870 p. 29:
227/227 William Wiley, 70, farm laborer, born Penna.; Margaret, 63, keeping house, born Ohio; Holms, 44, farm laborer; Elisabeth, 40, assisting mother; James Mead, 13, works on farm; Mary S. [Mead], 10.

1880 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 995), p. 358a, taken June 9:
83/84 Baily, Rebecca A., 53, b OH, widowed, keeping house, father & mother b OH
dau Margaret, 25, b OH, married, housekeeper, father b VA, mother b OH
grandson Martin L. 12, b OH, father & mother b OH
84/85 Wiley, Margaret, 75, b OH, widowed, keeping house
dau Elisabeth, 50, b OH, single, father b OH, mother b MD - CONFLICT: was Margaret born in Ohio or Maryland?

I believe there is another William Wiley in Smith Twp during this time period. He was a son of Hans Wiley. This William Wiley was born March 1800 in Dunbar, Fayette Co PA, and died May 18, 1873. The 1850 census shows him living with his brother Henry and sister Margaret (house #2274). Henry was born May 7, 1807 in Glencoe, Richland Twp, Belmont Co, and died Mar 12, 1892, buried Warnock cem. Margaret was born July 1804 in Richland Twp, and died Dec 24, 1875. In 1800, Hans and Susanna Wiley with their five children (Joseph, Archibald, Elinor, John, and baby William) moved to Belmont Co OH, residing in Richland Twp until 1805. Then they entered, made improvements and settled on a part of section 6 in Smith Twp, where they lived during the remainder of their days.

1850 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 661), enumerated Sept. 28, 1850, p. 267A:
2301 James Wiley, 48, farmer, born Ohio; Mary, 32; William W., 10; John, 8; James Jr., 6; Isabella, 4; Sarah, 2; Margaret Hollowell, 14.
2302 Henry Wiley, 43, farmer, born Ohio; Margaret, 38; Alvorah (f), 4; Lucy, 2; William, 50, carpenter.
2303 Joseph Holmes, 73, farmer, born Ireland; Elisabeth, 55, born Ireland
Note: I find it odd that a man named Holmes lives next to these Wileys. Is it possible that William & Margaret's son Holms was named for him?

Hans Wiley was born 1760 in County Down, Ireland, and died May 26, 1835 in Smith Twp, Belmont Co OH. He married Susanna Irwin abt 1780 in Dunbar, Fayette Co PA. Tradition has it that Hans was an escapee from a British warship when he arrived in America in 1778 at Lewes, Delaware. See web page http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/w/i/l/James-R-Wiley-OH/GENE3-0002.html.

There is a notice in the Lancaster (PA) Journal, p. 554, of interest because it mentions another Wiley family coming from County Down in Ireland:
Nov. 14, 1801 - Information wanted: If a certain Robert Wiley, from near Loughbricklands, in the county of Down, in Ireland, who some time ago resided in Lancaster county, Penn., but who removed to some part of the state of Virginia, be now living, it is requested by an aged mother, his sister and brothers lately come into this country, that he will immediately write them the place of his abode, directing his letter to Elizabeth Wiley, care of James Scarhig, merchant, Baltimore.

[NI06524] Belmont Chronicle, July 31, 1884 - Mrs. Margaret Wiley, relict of William Wiley, died July 24 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bailey, near Centerville OH; aged 79 years. She was a member of the Concord Church.

[NI06525] 1900 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp, roll 1242, p. 274, taken June 15th:
Margaret Beckett, head, born July 1824, age 75, widowed, 10 children, 7 living, born Ohio, parents born Ohio, farmer

[NI06526] Joseph's obituary (from Rebecca Bond):
Belmont Chronicle, Dec. 8, 1881, page 3, Belmont Co OH, Editor and Proprieter W.A. Hunt
Jos. Beckett, a well-known citizen of the southern part of the county, died at his home in Centreville, on the 25th ult., from inflammation of the stomach, aged 62 years. His funeral took place on the following Saturday.

1850 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 661), enumerated Sept. 26, 1850, p. 261A:
2079 / 2206 Joseph Beckett, 30, laborer, born Ohio; Rebecca, 31, born Va.; Sarah, 9, born Ohio; William, 8; Eliza, 5; Rachel, 4; Rebecca, 2
Just before this household on the previous page: William Persons, 35, farmer, born Va.; Mary, 25, born Ohio; Albert, 4; William, 3; Geo. W., 1, Elisabeth, 9 - is it possible that Persons was supposed to be Perkins? (Daughter Rachel married William Perkins.)

1870 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 1174), PO Powhatan Point, p. 319A [written 17, stamped 319], enumerated June 15, 1870:
136 / 136 Joseph Becket, 54, farmer, born Ohio; Rebecca, 51, keeping house, born WV; Rachael W., 24, helps mother; Sintha A., 19, attending school; (cont. on next page) George M. Becket, 17, works on farm; John M., 15, works on farm; Alvaretta, 13, attending school; Mary O., 11, attending school

[NI06529] 1880 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Mead Twp, p. 83D, taken June 2:
William H. Beckett, 35, farmer, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Virginia; wife Mary B., 29, born Ohio, parents born Ohio; dau Annie, 6; dau Katherine, 4; dau Dorcas, 2; son Alphonso, 8/12

[NI06539] At the time of her father's death in 1894, according to a court document, Caroline Wade was living in Dupont, Putnam Co OH, as was her sister, Pauline Taylor. Putnam is on the other side of the state! But by the 1900 census, Caroline & Alonzo were in Stark Co OH.

[NI06541] At the time of her father's death, she was living in Dupont, Putnam Co OH, where her sister Caroline Wade was - this is the other side of the state!

1930 Ohio census - Paulding Co, Carryall Twp, p. 64 (Sheet No. 7-A), taken April 11:
(416 Daggett Street)
Sidney D. Ludwig, 41, md. at age 21, automobile repairman; wife Goldie C., 42, md. at age 21; son Charles M., 11; dau Dora M., 5; dau Kathleen, 3-4/12; Pauline H. Taylor, mother-in-law, 68, widowed, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Maryland

[NI06542] 1900 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp, roll 1242, p. 155, taken June 15th:
John Beckett born Oct 1867, age 32, md. 9 yrs, farmer; Mary, wife, born Aug 1872, age 27, 2 children, 2 living; Ori A., son, born Mar 1892, age 8; Belma, dau, born Apr 1894, age 6

1910 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Bellaire, p. 99B: John E. Beckett, 42, listed next to Noble Taylor, 74 (father of the Taylor who married John's sister Pauline/Lena).

1920 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp, p. 3A (261?), taken Jan. 8:
John E. Becket, 53, laborer-section hand; wife Mary, 48

[NI06544] Posted by Jane Beckett (jbeckett@rcvideo.com) on August 02, 1998 at 14:02:13:
Sam Beckett was born in Belmont County Ohio in 1848. He migrated to Wetzel County WV around 1880. He married Mary Malissa Postlethwait with whom he had three children: Our ancester John Beckett, a daughter Matilda who married Hiriam Tharp and migrated to Oregon, and a son Joseph who moved to the Canton Ohio area of whom we find no trace after his leaving this area. Mary died in 1884 and Sam married Lutisha Woods of Greene County PA. They also had three children. Jennie moved to OK and married Lee Ford. Lula married three times-to Cynus Fisher, Samuel Batson, and Morgan Snyder. She lived in the Mannington-Fairmont area of WV. Bessie died at the age of 17. Any knowledge of Sam or Joseph would be appreciated.

In Reply to: Re: David Samuel Beckett posted by Gail Lillie Wenger on September 19, 1998 at 00:04:24:
As you can see from the reversal of the name and the discrepancy in the birthdate, this may or may not be the same person. Sam never mentioned his family to his children nor visited them after moving to Wetzel County. Mary M. Beckett's brother B. B. Postlethwait deeded property to his sister but not to Sam. Sam was not well liked by my husband's grandmother who only allowed him to visit when she had to. There are several law inquiries in the Wetzel County records over the children John and Joseph by the Postlethwaits. Joseph and Matilda left the area after they came of age and never returned. Information about his family from Belmont or Monroe County Ohio is missing from any of our records.

1880 West Virginia census - Wetzel Co, Center District, p. 45C:
Samuel Becket, 31, born Ohio, father & mother born Ohio, farmer; wife Mary M., 35, born VA, father & mother born VA; dau Matilda, 3, born WV; son John, 1, born WV

1900 West Virginia census - Wetzel Co, Grant District (roll 1775), p. 124a, taken June 30:
Samuel Becket born June 1844 age 55, md. 16 yrs, born Ohio, parents born Ohio, farmer; Lauticia, wife, born Nov 1853 age 46, born Penn, parents born Penn; (cont. on p. 124b) son John E. born Jan 1880 age 20, born W.Va., farmer; dau Lulu L. born March 1885 age 15; dau Jennie B. born Sep 1890, age 9; dau Bessie C. born Sept 1893 age 6

Jul 17, 2000: Rhoda Miller remembers her family going to visit Lula Snyder in Metz WV when she was younger, but she did not know who Lula Snyder was and her brother Chick could not remember the visit. As I was reading the above notes to Rhoda, after "Lula married three time-to Cyrus Fisher, Samuel Batson and Morgan Snyder," suddenly Rhoda said "Lula Snyder! That's Lula Snyder!" Rhoda was quite pleased to finally figure out who Lula Snyder was - her mother's cousin, daughter of Samuel David Beckett.

West Virginia, 1863-1900 Marriage Index has a David Beckett who married Carrie Atkins in Wetzel Co Dec 25, 1888 -- could this be Samuel David Beckett?

[NI06547] 1900 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp, roll 1242, p. 157a, taken June 19th & 20th:
Thomas Beckett, born Sept 1841, age 58, widowed, born WV, father born Ohio, mother born WV, farmer; Martha A., dau, born Nov 1871, age 28, single, born WV; James T., son, born May 1873, age 27, single, born WV; Alva W., son, born Sept 1874, age 25, single, born WV; Mary E., dau, born Oct 1879, 20, single, born WV;
Catharine J. Ramsay, dau, born June 1870, age 30, md. 7 yrs, 3 children, 2 living, born WV; Dolores B., grand-dau, born Feb 1894, age 6, born Ohio; Marie E., grand-dau, born Aug 1896, age 3, born Ohio; Lillian, grand-dau, born Apr 1898, age 2, born Ohio

[NI06558] 1830 Maryland census - Harford Co, Fourth Election District, p. 375:
Frederick Swan - 1 male under 5, 1 male 30-40; 1 female under 5, 1 female 20-30

Frederick was in Belmont County by 1840. Their daughter Mary was born in Maryland in 1836, son William was born in Ohio about 1841.

1840 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp, p. 378:
Robert Street - 1 male 30-40; 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 30-40
Frederick Swan - 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50; 1 female under 5, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40

1850 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp (roll 661), p. 6a, taken Sept. 21:
75/75 Frederick Swan, 53, wheelwright, real estate: 550, born Md.; Sarah, 50, born Md.; Mary E., 14, born Md.; William S., 9, born Ohio; (p. 6b) Sarah Taylor, 11, born Ohio
John Becket (age 27) & Margaret A. (Swann) (age 24) are household 77.

1860 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp, PO Armstrong Mills, p. 162b (Page No. 36), taken July 30:
F.A. Swan [indexed Sunn], 65, farmer, value of real estate: 1000, of personal estate: 375, born Maryland; Sarah, 60, born Maryland; Wm. S., 18, farm laborer, born Ohio; Adalia Wheeler, 12, born Ohio

1870 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp (roll 1174), PO Powhatan Point, p. 33 (449B), taken July 23:
233/233 Frederick Swan, 75, retired farmer, value of real estate owned: 1750, value of personal estate: 300, born Maryland; Sarah, 69, keeping house, born Maryland; Jane Jestice, 10, at home
Their son William S. Swan is the next household, 234; their son-in-law and daughter, John T. & Margaret Beckett, are household 235, and grandson William T. Beckett is household 237.

[NI06562] 1790 census for Harford Co MD, Frederick Swan is listed with 3 males over 16, 1 male under 16, 4 females. Thomas Street (6-2-7, 7 slaves) (I assume this is Thomas Sr.), David Street (2-0-1, 3 slaves) and John Street (1-3-3, 3 slaves) live a few households away, and Thomas Street (2-4-3, 2 slaves) lives in the next household.

See Maryland Archives, Assessment of 1783:
Frederick Swan. HA Bush River Upper and Eden Hundred, p. 23. MSA S 1161-6-3; 1/4/5/49.

[NI06566] There is a tradition that three brothers - David, Thomas and John or William - came from the vicinity of London, England and landed near Baltimore. John or William went to Philadelphia, or farther north; David settled on the eastern shore of southern Maryland, spelling his name Street; Thomas, spelling his name Streett, settled in Harford County, Maryland, and took out a patent for a 700-acre tract called "Streett's Happy Hunting Ground" and "Street's Pleasant Hills" near the Rocks of Deer Creek. In 1774 he was residing there. (The Streett Genealogy by Mrs. Mary G. Streett, published 1895, Exeter NH, p. 395)
He was married twice; the first wife was May Fox and his second, Sarah Cox, was said to be of Welsh descent and survived him. Col. John Streett recorded in his family Bible the death of his father, Thomas Streett, on June 16, 1822.
Thomas Streett engaged in farming but retained his English taste for hunting and frequently entered in the chase with horse and hound. He was a strict adherent to the established church and regularly attended his church 10 miles distant. (Baldwin and Street Families, p. 10)

[NI06570] See Maryland Archives, Assessment of 1783:
John Cox. Whitakers Delight, 100 acres. Notes: grist mill. HA Bush River Upper and Eden Hundred, p. 6.
MSA S 1161-6-3; 1/4/5/49.

John Cox must have been a Quaker. I wondered why they were married in Little Britain in Pennsylvania -- Little Britain is a Monthly Meeting: "Not until 1790 was Deer Creek attached to the Baltimore Quarter of the Yearly Meeting of Maryland. Before that time, it was a member of the Western Quarter of the Yearly Meeting of Pennsylvania. In 1819, Deer Creek Monthly belonged to the new Nottingham Quarterly, which included Nottingham and Little Britain Monthly Meetings." (Maryland State Archives, MSA SC 3109, Deer Creek Monthly Meeting Collection, 1760-1949)

[NI06577] 1840 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp, p 133a:
Vincen Wilkinson - 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30

1850 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp, enumerated Sept. 20, 1850, p. 251:
2038 / 2065 Vincent Wilkinson, 31, farmer, born Ohio; Sarah, 31, born Ohio; Jonah, 9; Philena, 7; Caroline, 4
2039 / 2065 Tho. Wilkinson, 59, farmer, value of real estate owned: 2000, born Pa.; Mary, 58, born Pa.; Lavina, 32, born Ohio

1860 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp, Sept. 7, 1860, p. 248?:
1748 / 1714 Vincent Wilkinson, 42, born Ohio, farmer; Ruth A., 34; Jonah, 19; Filena, 14; Caroline, 12; Sarah A. Jackson, 7; William M., 5; Mary A., 2; Elizabeth Loye, 51, born Ohio
NOTE: Elizabeth is in the household of her brother-in-law Vincent, who has remarried. They are right next to the household of William & Caroline Beckett.
1745 / 1711 Thomas Wilkinson, 69, born NJ, farmer; Mary Ann, 69; Lovina, 48; Philena, 14; Caroline, 12; Mary M., 18, domestic
NOTE: I think Philena and Caroline are Vincent & Sarah's daughters; they were listed both here with their grandparents and with their father and step-mother.

1870 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 1174), enumerated June 15, 1870, p. 4:
29 / 33 Vincent Wilkinson, 56, farm laborer; Ruth A., 46; Charles A., 11
NOTE: In between households of Abner Wilkinson, age 27, and Elihu Wilkinson, age 42.
NOTE: Philena is in the household of her aunt and uncle, John & Catharine (Beckett) Weekley. She is listed as 24 years old, invalid.
NOTE: Caroline Wilkinson is in the household of Hiram & Elisabeth McGaughey. She is listed as age 22, domestic servant.

1880 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Goshen Twp (roll 994), p. 41D:
117 / 117 Vincent Wilkison, 62; Ruth A., 55; Alexander K., 25, son-in-law; Mary J., 27, step-daughter (Ruth's daughter); Lulu M., 5, daughter; Annie A., 11/12, daughter, born January
NOTE: Alexander Kent married Mary Ann(?) Jackson; Lula and Annie are Kents.
NOTE: Philena is in the household of John & Catharine Weekly, listed as age 30, servant, mother and father born OH.

There is a Joel Wilkinson in the 1860 Ohio census for Belmont Co, Smith Twp, p. 301a. He is 44, born Ohio, farmer, married to Margaret Bowles, 35, children: Zerish, 13, Noah, 11, Elwood, 8, Wilbert, 5, and Lize, 3. From ancestry.com: born May 30, 1817, died Sep 29, 1872, marriage licences Sep 30, 1846 to Margaret Carthina(?) Bowles born May 17, 1826 Chester Co PA. According to Nicki Fowler, Joel died in 1873 in Fulton Co IL. Zeresh V. born Aug 10, 1847; Noah Calhoun born Oct 3, 1849; Elwood Alvin born Nov 13, 1852; Wilbert born Dec 24, 1854; Lizzie born Mar 9, 1858; Ettie born Nov 27, 1860; Milo Clinton born May 15, 1863.

Is it possible that Joel is a brother of Vincent's? A brother of Abigail Wilkerson? If he was a brother of Abigail Wilkerson, then Joel Baker's name came from his mother's side of the family.

[NI06579] 1840 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 378), p. 134a:
Henry Weekley - 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 30-40; 1 female under 5, 2 females 5-10, 1 female 30-40
William Weekly - 1 male 70-80; 1 female 60-70

1850 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp (roll 661), p. 6a, taken Sept. 21:
Henry Weekly, 50, farmer, born Va.; Mary, 42, born Va.; William, 23, farmer, born Ohio; John W., 22, farmer; Rachel, 19; Elizabeth, 17; Umphrey, 15; Susannah, 12; Martin, 8; Catharine, 6, Sarah, 4; Mary A., 9/12

1860 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 937), PO Centerville, p. 318A, taken Sept. 14, 1860:
1843 Henry Weekley, 60, farmer, value of personal estate: 175, born Ohio; Mary, 52; Martin, 19; Catharine, 14; Sarah, 13; Maryann, 11
1844 Rachel Willis, 29, weaver, value of personal estate: 40; William W., 4; Mary E., 2; Sarah C., 6/12

1870 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 1174), PO Powhatan Point, p. 318A, enumerated June 13, 1870:
Henry Weekly, 69, farm laborer, born Maryland; Mary, 62, keeping house, born Maryland; Catharine, 24, helps mother, born Ohio; Sarah, 22, helps mother; Sarah C. Willis, 10, at home, born Ohio.

[NI06580] Her death is recorded in the Belmont Chronicle, Nov. 24, 1892 (abstraction): "Mrs. Weekley, the aged wife of John Weekley of near Concord, died of pneumonia. Interment at the old Scatterday burying ground."

[NI06581] John Weekley was born Feb. 13, 1813; reared a farmer, and obtained a common school education. April 23, 1835, he was married to Miss Catharine Beckett, who was born Jul. 11, 1813. By this union were 12 children, 4 sons and 8 daughters, six of whom are living. After his marriage he lived on a farm in Smith twp, remaining one year; then lived in Morrow county a few years. In 1856 he moved back to Smith twp, on a farm known as the Byron farm, located on section 16. He purchased it in 1866, and still resides thereon. He and his wife are members of the Centreville M.E. church. (History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, Ohio, J.A. Caldwell 1880; Chap. XXI: History of the Towns and Townships of Belmont County, p 401)

1840 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp, p 49:
1 male 30-40 (John)
3 females under 5 (Sarah, Eliza, Rachel)
1 female 30-40 (Catharine)

1850 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Goshen Twp:
955 / 971 John Weekley, 35, born OH, farmer; Catherine, 35, born OH; Sarah A., 13; Eliza J., 11; Rachel A., 9; Mary C., 7; Thomas T., 5; John W., 3; James, 3/12

1860 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 937), PO Centerville, p. 315B, taken Sept. 12, 1860:
John Weekly, 47, farmer, value of personal estate: 75, born Ohio; Catharine, 44; Sarah A., 22; Eliza J., 21; Rachel A., 20; Mary E., 18; James W., 10; Catharine J., 5

1870 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 1174), enumerated June 15, 1870, p. 17 (319):
133 / 133 John Weekly, 57, farm laborer, born Ohio; Catharine, 56. keeping house; James W., 20, works on farm; Josephine C. [Catharine Jo], 6, helps mother; Philena Wilkinson, 24, invalid (their neice, daughter of Vincent & Sarah Beckett Wilkinson]

1880 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp, p 367C:
262 / 267 - John Weekly, 67, born Ohio, farmer, mother born E.Va. father born Ohio; wife Catherine, 66; dau Josephine, 22; Lena Wilkison, 30, servant, mother & father born Ohio

[NI06584] I don't believe this is the Samuel who married Berthuleah Ritts in 1836. I think the Samuel who married Berthuleah was actually a son of John Beckett and Hannah Potts, based on the following marriage records:
DEVOLL, Jeptha & BECKET, Mary both of Goshen Twp on 14 Feb 1828 by Thomas R. Runcle; vo-Saml. Becket & William Coffee; pg 174.
RIGGS, Sylvester & ROBISON, Margaret both of Smith Twp on (dt-ng) by William Kinney; license issued 25 Apr 1835; return dated 08 Jun 1835; vo-William Becket; pg 75.
BECKET, Samuel & RITTS, Barthulea on 07 May 1836 by John W. Calvert JP; vo-his father & Silvester Riggs; pg 217.

Our Samuel would have been about 7 years old and could not possibly have been the voucher. So we know there is another Samuel Beckett in this area in 1828. I have assigned him to the family of John & Hannah Potts based on his appearance as voucher in the marriage record for Mary Becket. And he would have been of a better age to marry Berthuleah in 1836; our Samuel would have been about 15 - a few years too young.

[NI06585] 1830 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp:
Wm Wekely - 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 3 males 20-30 ,1 male 60-70; 1 female 50-60

1840 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 378), p. 134a:
Henry Weekley - 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 30-40; 1 female under 5, 2 females 5-10, 1 female 30-40
William Weekly - 1 male 70-80; 1 female 60-70

[NI06587] From Nola Rains, Decatur IN, email: thunderstruck@parlorcity.com:
I'm trying to help my boss find information about her family as she doesn't know how to go about doing genealogy research. ... I will ask her tomorrow and see if she knows anymore about Alonzo and Caroline. If she doesn't, perhaps her brother will. If she has any information, I'll send it to you right away.
I believe she told me that Alonzo and Caroline Beckett Wade had a daughter named Erma Verdella (she went by Della) who married a Francis (or Frank) Crowl. I think these were my boss' grandparents. My boss' name is Erma Rohrer. She is a United Methodist minister and is from the Canton, Ohio area. She is married to Hugh Rohrer, also a U.M. minister, and also from the same area in Ohio. They currently pastor churches in the Hoagland and Harlan, Indiana area. She was named for her grandmother, Erma Verdella. I'll try to find time to ask her about her people tomorrow. It may be a few days before I get back with you but I'll see what she knows about her people
and will let you know.
My boss has a vague memory of Alonzo who was her great-grandfather. We are still hunting his burial place. We know that they lived in Stark Co., Ohio and that's where he died but there doesn't seem to be any cemetery records for him. My boss thinks perhaps he was taken back to Belmont Co. for burial. When we find him, I'll let you know.
My boss is positive the family lived in Stark Co., Ohio. All her family lived there, and many still do. I emailed a lady for a look-up for Alonzo in the Stark Co. cemetery records - she found an Alonzo, but it was Alonzo Ford Wade, son of the original Alonzo. However, my boss remembers very plainly of going to her great-grandparents home in Stark Co. She said Alonzo was ill and she remembers being told to be quiet as "Grandpa was sick". She said she can still see him lying in a big old iron-frame bed. Said he was a big man, quite tall for that era. She thinks that perhaps Alonzo and Caroline were taken back to Belmont Co. for burial. I have an email query out for a look-up on this.

1880 West Virginia census - Wetzel Co, Proctor (roll 1415), p. 75A, taken June 18:
Alonzo N. Wade, 26, farmer, born OH, father born VA, mother born OH
Elizabeth C. Wade, wife, 22, born OH, father born OH, mother born MD
Erma V., dau, 2, born WV
Delora A., dau, 8M, born WV
Wm. M. Taylor, 26, farm labor, born OH, parents born OH
next household (I'm assuming these are Alonzo's parents):
Thos. S. Wade, 58, farmer, born VA, parents born VA
Elsa A., wife, 47, born OH, father born OH, mother born PA
Randolph H., son, 29, farm labor, born OH
Miles G., nephew, 11, farm labor, born WV

1900 OH Stark Co, Canton, Precinct A, p. 215a - their nephew Joseph W. Beckett (Sam's son) is listed in their household, as are their daughter Olive and son-in-law William Leebaugh and their baby girl Nina D. Crowl (age 7/12). Per this record, Alonzo was born in Ohio. Just two households away was their daughter Erma who marred Frank Crowl.
421 Jansen Court: Wade, Alonzo N., Head, b Apr 1854 age 46, md. 22 yrs, b OH, father b MD, mother b OH; Insurance agent
wife Elizabeth E. b Mar 1858 age 42, 5 children 4 living; b OH, father b OH, mother b MD
son Alonzo F. b Apr 1886 OH, age 14
son Ivan H. b Dec 1898 OH, age 1
Beckett, Joseph W., nephew, b May 1881, age 19, b WV, father b OH mother b WV, day laborer railroad
Leebaugh, William A., son-in-law, b Apr 1874 age 26, md. 2 yrs; b OH parents b OH; day laborer railroad
dau Olive M. b Oct 1881 WV, age 18, 1 child
grand-dau Nina D. b Oct 1899 age 7/12
424 Jansen Court: Crowl, Frank, Head, b July 1870 age 29, md. 8 yrs, b OH, father b PA, mother b OH; day laborer railroad
wife Erma V. b Dec 1877 age 22, 3 children, b WV parents b OH
(next page) Crowl, Millard B., son, b Sept 1892 age 7
son Lawrence L. b May 1897 age 3
son Clifford F. b Oct 1899 age 7/12
Leebaugh, George E., boarder, b Oct 1879 age 20, b Oh parents b OH; day laborer railroad
Frey, Jamie, boarder, b Oct 1882 age 17, b OH parents b OH; day laborer railroad

There is a William Crowl, age 35, at 414 Jansen Court, probably Frank's brother.

[NI06588] 1880 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 995), p. 356a, taken June 7:
(in the household next to her sister Mary "Kate" & Joseph Blair)
Alexander Howell, 27, farming, born Ohio; wife Anna, 20, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Md.; dau Sarah M., 10/12, born July

1900 Ohio census - Belmont Co, York Twp, taken June 6:

1910 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Richland Twp, Glencoe Precinct, p. 37B (Sheet No. 2B), taken April 23:
Alexander Howell, 57, M1 31 yrs, born Ohio, parents born Ohio, occ: laborer-odd jobs; wife Rachel A., 50, M1 31 yrs, 11 children, 9 living, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Maryland; son Jessie E., 37, single, occ: miner-coal mines; son Russel E., 16, miner-coal mines; son Joseph W., 14; son Francis F., 12; Carl Dahlin, boarder, 22 single, born Sweden, imm. 1904, occ: coal miner

[NI06590] 1900 Ohio census - Paulding Co, Paulding Twp, taken June 13

1920 Ohio census - Paulding Co, Blue Creek Twp, taken Feb 8

[NI06591] 1910 OH census - Belmont Co, Bellaire (roll 1156), p. 101A

[NI06596] Social Security Records list an Ethel Klaas b Jan 1, 1909 d Jul 1971 in Florissant MO (issue state: MO). Could this be Ethel?
Also lists a John Klaas b May 12, 1907 d May 1978 in Bellaire OH (issue state: WV). This is most likely Ethel's husband.

[NI06598] 1930 Ohio census - Mahoning Co, Smith Twp, sheet No. 20B, p. 945, taken April 30:
Russell Beckett, owns home, value: 2000, age 32, married, born Ohio, parents born Ohio, occ: burner-enamel works; wife Alta, 30, born West Virginia, parents born W.Va.; son Dale, 9, born Ohio; dau Leona, 8; dau Doris, 3-2/12

[NI06601] 1930 Ohio census - Stark Co, Lexington Twp, Alliance City, taken April 7:
Herbert Foster, rents: $20, age 34, md. at age 20, occ: salesman-music store; wife Helen, 30, md. at age 16; son John Sherman, 11; dau Dorothy Helen, 10; son Kenneth Lee, 6

1910 Ohio Miracode Index:
Smith Twp, Belmont Co, p. 114B - Ella M. Fleming, 47; son James A. Wiley, 14; son Harry D., 7; nephew Herbert Foster, 13

[NI06602] 1900 census (Ohio, Belmont Co, Pultney, Bellaire, p. 9) says his father was born in Germany, his mother in Ireland.

1920 Ohio census - Mahoning Co, Smith Twp, p. 7A, taken Jan. 10:
Robert Klaas, 43, born West Virginia, father born Bavaria, Germany, mother born New York, occ: mixer-enamel; wife Ethel, 27, born Ohio; son William, 7; dau Frances, 5-7/12; dau Hilda, 3-11/12; dau Irene, 1-11/12

1930 Ohio census - Mahoning Co, Smith Twp, Sheet No. 15B, p. 1446?, taken April 25:
Robert Klass, owns home, value: 1400, age 53, md. at age 35, born West Virginia, father born Germany, mother born New York, occ: mixer-enamel; wife Ethel, 37, md. at age 19, born Ohio; son William, 17; dau Frances, 16; dau Hilda, 14; dau Irene, 12; dau Bertha E., 10; son Robert Jr., 7

[NI06609] Louis Boss's children were born in Brooklyn, came to Bellaire about 1925.

[NI06611] 1900 Ohio census - Cuyahoga Co, Cleveland Twp, Cleveland City Ward 9, p. 283A, taken June 11:
117 Lawrence Street, R1 (3 families live at 117)
James Boggs born Aug 1870 age 29, md. 3 yrs, carpenter; wife Bertha born Mch 1878 age 22, md. 3 yrs, 2 children; son Ernest born Oct 1897 age 2; son William born Aug 1899 age 9/12; Minnie Beckett, sister-in-law, born May 1880 age 20

1910 Ohio census - Cuyahoga Co, Cleveland Ward 19, p. 140B, taken April 20:
9018 Beckman Ave. - James R. Boggs, 39, M1 13 yrs, occ: carpenter-building; wife Sarah B., 32, M1 13 yrs, 2 children; son Ernest B., 12; son William J., 10

1920 Ohio census - Cuyahoga Co, Cleveland Ward 16, p. 133 (Sheet No. 10A), taken Jan. 11:
top of page - 2489 E. 84th St.
James R. Boggs, Head, rents, 49, occ: Carpenter; wife Bertha, 39; son Ernest, 22, occ: Maintenance Man-Tool Shop; son William, 20
bottom of page - 2477 E. 84th St.
William Crowley, Head, rents, 39, born Ohio, parents born Ireland, mother language Gaelic, occ: Repairman-Garage; wife Minnie, 39, born Ohio, parents born Ohio; dau Wilma, 15; dau Virginia, 10; dau Ruth, 9; Vera Baker, lodger, 21, single, occ: Clerk-Bank; (next page) Howard L. Russell, lodger, 39, single, born Ohio, parents born Ohio, occ: Instructor-Church

1930 Ohio census - Cuyahoga Co, City of Lakewood, p. 152B, taken April 8:
1419 Grace Ave - James R. Boggs, 59, md. at age 26, occ: carpenter-house building; wife Sarah B., 52, md. at age 18
(At least 8 families rent in this building)

[NI06612] In 1900, Rebecca is the head of household (1900 OH census - Belmont Co - Smith Twp, Roll 1242, Book 1, p. 163), with her sons Clyde, age 24, and Howard L., age 22, living with her.

[NI06613] 1880 Ohio census - Cuyahoga Co, Cleveland City, p. 239C, taken June 10:
John Crawley, 64, laborer, born Ireland; wife Bridget, 39, born Ireland; dau Mary, 22, born Ireland; dau Kathy, 22 born Ireland; dau Maggie, 19, born Ireland; son John, 13, born Ohio; son Michael, 12; dau Annie, 10; dau Alice, 9; dau Betsy, 8; son Patrick, 8; dau Lizzie, 5; dau Sarah, 2; son Willie, 11/365, born July

1900 Ohio census - Cuyahoga Co, Cleveland Ward 7, p. 136, taken June 4:
309 Belden Street
William Logan born July 1863 age 36, md. 12 yrs, born Ohio, parents born Irelandocc: metal polisher, rents; wife Annie born May 1870 age 30, md. 12 yrs, 10 children, 4 living, born Ohio, parents born Ireland; son Harry born Jan 1889 age 11; son William born Oct 1880 age 9; son Lloyd born May 1882 age 8; dau Gladys born May 1899 age 1;
John Crowley, boarder, born Apr 1838 age 62, widowed, born Ireland, immigrated 1860, occ: day laborer, stover worker; Michael, boarder, born July 1866 age 33, single, occ: Machine operator, screw worker

[NI06635] 1880 Ohio census - Nobel Co, Sharon Twp, taken June 10, 1880

[NI06638] 1860 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp, PO Armstrong Mills, p. 153, taken July 24:
103 - John Shimp [indexed incorrectly as Phillips], 28, carpenter, born Virginia; [looks like Latherinda, indexed Lathminda], 21, born Ohio; Henry, 8; Alonza, 2; Sarah E., 1
104 - Wm Weekley [indexed Weckley], 32, carpenter; Barbara, 31; John M., 5; Rachel A., 4; (next page) Mary E. Weekley, 2; Rachel Shemp, 65, born Virginia

1870 WV census - Marshall Co, Moundsville, p. 300, taken Aug, 25:
William Weekly, 44, carpenter, born Ohio; Barbara, 42, born Virginia; John M., 15, born Ohio; Rachel A., 13; Mary E., 12; William N., 9, born West Va; Ellsworth N., 5, born West Va; Susannah C., 4, born West Va

1880 WV census - Marshall Co, Moundsville, p. 141D, taken June 7:
Wm Weekly, 52, carpenter, born Ohio, father born Md, mother born Va; son Jno M., 25, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Va; dau Rachel A., 23, born Ohio; dau Mary E., 21, born West Va; son Wm N., 18, born West Va; son Ellsworth, 16, born West Va; dau Susanna, 13, born West Va

[NI06639] 1880 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Richland Twp, taken June 17 & 18, p. 326B:
John W. Weekly, 51, farm hand, born Ohio, parents born Va.; wife Sarah A., 44, born Ohio, parents born Ohio; son William M., 20; dau Martha J., 17; son John W., 14; dau Emma B., 11; son George, 7; son Albert, 4; dau Not named, 3/12 born Mar

[NI06640] 1860 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 937), PO Centerville, p. 318A, taken Sept. 14, 1860:
1843 Henry Weekley, 60, farmer, value of personal estate: 175, born Ohio; Mary, 52; Martin, 19; Catharine, 14; Sarah, 13; Maryann, 11
1844 Rachel Willis, 29, weaver, value of personal estate: 40; William W., 4; Mary E., 2; Sarah C., 6/12

1870 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp, roll 1174, p. 449a, taken July 22nd:
Rachael Willis, 38, keeping house; Susan Biles, 31, helping sister; Joseph H., 11; Martha J., 11; Ithamer, 9; John M., 7; Lucy E., 4; Harry T. Willis, 4

Where is her husband John Willis in 1860 and 1870?

[NI06642] 1860 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 937), PO Centerville, p. 319B, taken Sept. 15, 1860:
Humphrey B. Weekly, 25, laborer, value of personal estate: 40, born Ohio; Nancy M., 30; Henry A., 3; John W., 1

1870 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 1174), PO Powhatan Point, p. 318A, enumerated June 13, 1870:
Umphrey B. Weekly, 37, farm laborer, born Ohio; Nancy M., 29, keeping house, born Penna.; Henry A., 12; John W., 11; Elsie A., 8; Eliza J., 7; George M., 5 [the first five children are listed as attending school]; William M., 3; Mary, 1.

1880 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 995), p. 354b, taken June 3 & 4:
Humphrey B. Weekly, 45, farmer, born Ohio; Nancy M., 39, wife, born Penn.; Henry A., 22, son, farmer, born Ohio; J.W., 20, son; Alez A., 19, dau; William, 14, son, farmer; Mary E., 12, dau; Eliza J., 17, dau; Hester M., 10, dau; James H., 8, son; Joshua M., 6, son; Luella N., 3, dau; Thomas J., 11/12, born June, son

1900 OH census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 1242), p. 151B

[NI06646] I think this is the Sarah Weekly, age 31, listed as a servant in the household of John & Margaret Beckett in the 1880 Washington Twp, Belmont Co OH census.

[NI06648] 1870 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Richland Twp (roll 1174), p. 260a, taken June 9:
Levi Willis, 31, coal miner, born Ohio; Mary, 20; Alvina L., 2; William H., 2/12

1880 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 995), p. 361C, taken June 14:
Levi W. Willis, 41, mail carrier, born Ohio, parents born Md.; Susannah, 40, wife, born Ohio, father born Md., mother born Va.; son Alfred L., 2; dau Orpha, 3/12, born Feb; Joseph H. Biles, 21, stepson, farmer; Martha Jane, 20, stepdau; Ithamer, 19, stepson, farmer; John M., 17, stepson, farmer; Lacy E., 14, stepdau; son Wm H. Willis, 10; dau Minnie, 8; son Edward, 6; Mary Weekly, 72, mother-in-law, born Va., parents born Va.; Henry, 20 (?0), born Ohio

1900 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp, roll 1242, p. 273a, taken June 14th & 16th:
Levi W. Willis, born Mar 1837, age 63, md. 23 yrs, born Ohio, parents born Maryland; Susan, wife, born Aug 1838, age 61, md. 23 yrs, 3 children, 3 living, born Ohio, father born Virginia, mother born Maryland; dau Orpha born Feb 1880 age 20; dau Opal E. born May 1884 age 16

> Levi married Susannah Weekley after their spouses died (probably by 1877). In the 1900 census, just a household away from Levi and Susan Willis is her son John Biles born Sep 1863, age 36, and his wife Isabella born Dec 1871, age 28, md. 9 yrs, 3 children: son Thomas born June 1893, son Noel born Sep 1896, dau Lona L. born Sept 1899.

1920 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp (roll 1350), taken Jan. 9, 1920, p. 101a:
Levi W. Willis, 82, widowed, born Ohio, father born Maryland, mother born Ireland, no occupation; dau Opal, 35, single, born Ohio

[NI06649] This may be the John Woodburn whom Sarah Weekley married, since she married him in 1881, or it could be his son.
1870 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp, roll 1174, p. 449a, taken July 22nd:
John Woodburn, 69, farmer, born Ohio; Martha, 58, born PA; Rose A., 27; Thomas W., 24; James G., 17; Martha J., 12

[NI06650] 1880 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp, p. 478A:
Abram Penrose, 37, farmer, born OH, parents born MD; Catharine, wife, 36, born OH, parents born MD; Luther D., son, 3, born OH; mary E., dau, 1

1900 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp (roll 1242), p. 273a, taken June 14th & 16th:
Abram Penrose born Oct 1841, age 58, md. 25 yrs, farm laborer; Catherine, wife, born May 1845, age 55, md. 25 yrs, 5 children all living; son Luther D. born May 1877, age 23; dau Maggie born Feb 1881, age 19; dau Dessa born Sep 1886, age 13

His parents could be Ephram & Elizabeth Penrose, in the 1850 Ohio census for Belmont Co, York Twp, p. 42b. Ephram was 28, Elizabeth 30, son Abraham 6. Elizabeth Rose was born Apr 1820, they were married Mar 30, 1843.

[NI06653] 1850 Ohio census - Monroe Co, Switzerland Twp, p. 206, taken Dec. 13:
194 - William Shimp, 33, farmer, born Pa; Rebecca, 32; Sarah, 6, born Ohio; John, 5; Henry, 3
* 195 - John Shimp, 20, farmer, born Pa.; Rachel, 55, born Pa.; Susannah, 36, born Pa.; Barbara, 22; (next page)
196 - Jonas Shimp, 38, cooper, born Pa.; Elizabeth, 28, born Ohio; Mary, 10; Susannah, 7; William, 5; James, 3; Jacob, 5/12

1860 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp, PO Armstrong Mills, p. 153, taken July 24:
* 103 - John Shimp [indexed incorrectly as Phillips], 28, carpenter, born Virginia; [looks like Latherinda, indexed Lathminda], 21, born Ohio; Henry, 8; Alonza, 2; Sarah E., 1
104 - Wm Weekley [indexed Weckley], 32, carpenter; Barbara, 31; John M., 5; Rachel A., 4; (next page) Mary E. Weekley, 2; Rachel Shemp, 65, born Virginia

1870 WV census - Marshall Co, Moundsville, p. 299, taken Aug. 25:
181 - Jonas P. Shimp, 58, cooper, born Virginia; Elizabeth, 49, keeps house, born Penn; Jacob, 21, farmhand, born Ohio; Jane, 16, born Ohio; Haslep V., 13, born Ohio; Virginia L., 10, born West Va.; Bell J., 22, mantuamaker(?), born West Va; Hallia M., 2, born West Va
1870 WV census - Marshall Co, Moundsville, p. 300, taken Aug. 25:
196 - Sarah M. Shimp, 49, keeps house, born Virginia; Margaret A., 18, house keeper, born Ohio; Sarah M., 16, house keeper, born Ohio; Henrietta, 13; Lucy A., 8, born West Va.
* 197 - John Shimp, 37, carpenter, born Virginia; Ruth A., 34, keeps house, born Ohio; Henry A., 17, asst carpenter, born Ohio; Alonzo, 13; Sarah E., 11; Spencer, 10, born West Va.; Wesley, 7; Alice A., 5; Dallas M., 4

1880 WV census - Marshall Co, Moundsville, p. 142B, taken June 7:
210 - Alonzo Shimp, 22, carpenter, born Ohio, father born Va, mother born Ohio; wife Jane, 22, born Ohio, parents born Ohio; son Bertie, 3/12 born Feb WVa
211 - Ruth A. Shimp, 45, widowed, keeping house, born Ohio, parents born Va; dau Sarah E., 21, born Ohio, father born Va, mother born Ohio; son Wm S., 19, born WVa, father born Va, mother born Ohio; son Jno. W., 17; dau Alice A., 15; son Dallas M., 13; son Thomas, 9

1910 WV census - Marshall Co, Washington District, Moundsville, p. 195B, taken May 3:
712 Second Street - Ruth Shimp, Head, 73, widowed, 8 children, 7 living, born Ohio, parents born Virginia

[NI06654] 1880 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp, p. 477C:
John H. Willis, 50, farmer, born PA, parents born MD; Rachel, 49, born OH, father born VA, mother born MD; William W., son, 23, laborer; Henry T., son, 14

1900 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp, roll 1242, p. 274, taken June 15th:
John Willis, born Apr 1830, age 70, md. 45 yrs, born Ohio, father born Maryland, mother born Ireland; Rachel, wife, born Oct 1830, age 69, 4 children, 4 living, born Ohio, father born Maryland, mother born Ohio
next household: George Daugherty, born Feb 1855, age 45, md. 22 yrs, born Ohio, farmer; Mary, wife, born Apr 1858, age 42, 3 children, 3 living; Emma, dau, born June 1880, age 19; Lauren, son, born Apr 1883, age 17; Delbert, son, born Sep 1889, age 10
I'm guessing that John & Rachel's daughter Mary married George Daugherty.

[NI06659] Drafted from Bedford Co. PA, for Revolutionary Service Jan. 10, 1777. He served as a Private in the Bedford County Militia, under Captain Fisher and Colonel Piper. (source: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/w/h/e/Lon-Wheeler/GENE18-0006.html#CHILD12)

Bailey-Britton book, p. 116, the author says there were two Joseph Baileys, cousins, both married a Hannah (Hannah Newby, Hannah Fox), and they lived in the same community. As evidence that the Joseph Bailey who married Hannah Fox is a son of Carr, the author cites a deed, Bk 16 p 240, Oct. 5, 1805 between Joseph Bailey and Hannah (Fox) his wife, Minter Bailey and Nancy his wife, John Tomlin and Elizabeth (Betty Bailey) his wife, John Bailey and Francis (Jones) his wife, as the devisees and representatives of Carr Bailey decd.

1850 census Taylor Co WV
Dwell-614, family #619
Joseph Bailey, age 90, farmer, value of real estate 1,200, born MD
Letitia, age 66
Washington Price, age 25

next to Joseph is:
Dwell-615, family #619
Hamilton Bailey, age 27, farmer, value of real estate 1,000, born VA
Sarah, age 56
Eleanor, age 17

Will - Taylor Co WV dated Aug 1849
Lists wife Letitia, sons and daughters: John Bailey, Nancy Dillion, the son of Joseph Bailey, dec.; the heirs of Stephen Bailey, dec.; Rachel Powell, Eleanor Powell, George Bailey, Joel Bailey and Sarah Findley--to my youngest son, William Bailey.

CONFLICT: Donna Beers says Joseph Sr. m2 Letitia ? after 1832. She was born 1784 in Virginia. She says Joseph Jr. m2 Lettitia Taylor bef. 1807. She was born Sep 23, 1783 in Bucks Co PA. This may be the same Letitia - which Joseph did she marry? Apparently she was first married to Thomas Price.

Pension application: under Baley, made July 12, 1835 in Harrison Co VA.
DAR Patriot Index: Joseph Baley
DAR Lineage Book V.150, p. 93 #149290

[NI06660] 1880 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 995), p. 365b, taken June 18:
Sarah A. Helpbringer, 42, widow, born Ohio; Mary Irene, 12, dau; Emma A., 10, dau; John W., 7, son

[NI06663] WFT vol 28 #1972 has Mary Ellen Weekly b 1848 as a daughter of John Weekly and Catherine Beckett.

[NI06667] 1880 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 995), p. 358a, taken June 9:
James Weekly, 30, farmer, born Ohio; Rachel C., 21, wife, born Ohio; Thomas H., 3, son; Isoletta(?), 1, dau

[NI06695] 1880 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp (roll 995), p. 471C:
William Perkins, 30, farmer, born OH; nancy, wife, 34; Alvin L., 7; Victor Pattie, 6

[NI06707] 1920 OH census - Stark Co, Canton, Ward 3 Precinct B, roll T625_1434, ED 37, p. 9A:
(213) Laurence Crowl, age 22
wife Flossie age 24
son Lowell age 3-10/12
dau Wilma age 1-11/12
(214) Charles Earl Haught, age 25, b WV father b OH mother b WV
wife Velma age 26
dau Helen age 6
son Dale age 2-6/12

[NI06708] 1880 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Smith Twp (roll 995), p. 356a, taken June 7:
Joseph Blair, 27, R.R. laborer, born W.Va., father born Ohio?; Mary, 29, wife, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Md.; David A., 6, son; Malvina, 7/12, born Oct, dau

1910 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp, ED 52 (image 6 of 31):
(59) John C. Ramsay, age 30, md 6 yrs, b OH
wife Vina age 30
(60) Joseph Blair, 58, md 38 yrs
wife Mary C. age 54, 4 children 2 living
(61) Alvan Blair, age 36, md 11 yrs
wife Rebecca age 31, 2 children 1 living
dau Lola age 10

1920 Ohio census - Belmont Co, Washington Twp (roll 1350), Armstrongs Precinct, taken Jan. 8, 1920, p. 100b:
54/55 Alvin Blair, head, 49, born Ohio, father born WV, mother born Ohio, occ: railroad foreman
Rebeca, wife, 44, born Ohio, parents born Ohio
Lola A., daughter, 20, single
(55/56 - Larence F. Gordon, 50, and wife Mary, 47)
56/57 Joseph B. Blair, head, 68, born WV, father born Ohio, mother born WV, occ: farmer - general farm
Mary C., wife, 69, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Maryland
John Ramsay, head, 40, born Ohio, parents born Ohio, occ: farm laborer
Melvina, wife, 40, born Ohio, father born WV, mother born Ohio

[NI06744] Dad says Jim Boggs worked on the Manhattan Project.

[NI06754] David's tree is on WFT vol 28 #1972.

[NI06756] I think Jim was the son of Ted E. and Edith B. Cooper, in Steubenville, Jefferson Co OH in 1930, ED 43, taken April 10:
Ted E. Cooper, 46, md. at age 24, born Ohio, parents born Ohio; wife Edith B., 46, born Missouri, father born Kansas, mother born Kentucky; son Ted S., 16; son James S., 12; dau Eleanor(?), 10; dau Marjorie A., 9

1920 Ohio census - Tuscarawas Co, Mill Twp, taken Feb. 19:
Ted E. Cooper, 37, salesman-machine co; wife Brooks E., 37, born Missouri, father born Illinois, mother born Ohio; son Ted S., 6; son James S., 2-6/12; dau Elenore E., 5/12; Joseph S. Stevens, father-in-law, 65, born Illinois, father born Missouri, mother born Penn, occ: carpenter-railroad; Kate, mother-in-law, 60, born Ohio, father born W.Va, mother born Kentucky

1900 Ohio census - Tuscarawas Co, Mill Twp, p. 36A, taken June 4:
Joseph Stevens born June 1854 age 45, md. 25 yrs, born Illinois, parents born Penn, occ: carpenter; wife Katy born Feb 1852 age 48, md. 25 yrs, 7 children, 6 living, born Ohio, father born W.Va, mother born Kentucky; dau Lola born July 1880 age 19, born Missouri; dau Edith born Jan 1883 age 17, born Missouri; son Grover born May 1888 age 12, born Ohio; dau Beatrice M. born Feb 1892 age 8; dau Myra born Oct 1894 age 5; Lewis J. Clark, father-in-law, born Dec 1813 age 86, widowed, born W.Va, parents born W.Va

[NI06757] Ginger and Gary lived in Bloomfield OH (near Warren) and both of their children were born in Warren. They now live in Sugar Hill GA. (Feb. 17, 2000 letter from Beverly Luscher)

[NI06758] Current address: John & Beverly Luscher, 413 Maxwell Ave., Steubenville OH 43952-2515, 704-282-2542.

[NI06764] Lima News, Monday, Jan. 19, 1976 -- Paul Marvin Heath
Paul Marvin Heath, 81, of 539 Cortlandt, died at 4 a.m. Sunday in St. Rita's Hospital. He was born Sept. 25, 1894, in Allen County. His wife, the former Vivian Aspinall, died March 25, 1969. He was a retired engineer after 50 years with the Pennsylvania Railroad, an Army veteran of World War I, a master mason of the Garrett Wykoff Lodge 585 F&AM, 32nd degree mason and a member of International Brotherhood of Engineers.
Heath is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Siferd Westwood Chapel, Rev. Roger Meredith officiating, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 tonight and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

[NI06767] 1860 Ohio census - Sandusky Co, Woodville Twp (roll 1032), PO Fremont, p. 214a (image 9 of 38), taken June 26:
John Zervey, 34, carpenter, real estate: 1000, personal estate: 200, born Pa.; Margaret, 29, born Ohio; Mary, 20; Alice, 3; John, 11

1870 Ohio census - Sandusky Co, Woodville Twp (roll 1264), PO Fremont, p. 295 (image 11 of 36), taken July 21:
John Zerby, 55, carpenter, 2000 real estate, 500 personal estate, born Penn; Margaret, 39, born Penn; Alice, 12, born Ohio; McLellan, 6, born Ohio

[NI06771] 1850 PA census - Berks Co, Brecknock Twp (roll 754) p. 382, taken Aug. 14:
Jacob Zerbe Jr., age 38, carpenter, 1000; Keziah Zerbe, 39; Mary A. Zerbe, 5; Susan Zerbe, 4; Sarah Zerbe, 1.

1860 PA census - Berks Co, Brecknock Twp (roll 1075), p. 127 (image 13 of 22), taken June 22:
Jacob Zerbe, 39, carpenter, value of real estate: 1,500, value of personal property: 863; Mary, 40; Sarah, 12; Catherine, 9; Sarah, 7; Elizabeth, 5; John, 2. Amanda isn't listed -- maybe she died in 1860 before the census was taken, rather than 1863 (info from Ruth Follette).

1870 PA census - Berks Co, Brecknock Twp (roll 1305), PO Knauers, p. 119b, taken June 30:
60 - Jacob Zerbe, 48, farmer; Cassy, 49; Sarah, 21; Cassy, 18; Eliza, 16; Henry, 5
61 - Benjamin Remp, 83, (retired) farmer; Hannah Blankenbiler, 30, domestic servant; Anna, 9; Elizabeth, 7; Frances, 2

I think this is their daughter Cassy again on p. 124b:
139/ 150 - John Gebhard, 64, farmer; Susanna, 61; John, 25, laborer; Daniel, 23, laborer; Catherine, 15; Cassy Zerbe, 18, domestic servant; (151) Catherine Gebhard, 82, house keeper; Catherine Gebhard, 56, house keeper

1880 PA census - Berks Co, Cumru Twp (roll 1099), p. 176B, taken June 11:
Jacob Zerbe, 59, carpenter; wife Catherine, 60. Next household is Catherine's brother Richard Remp.

1900 PA census - Berks Co, Cumru Twp (roll 1376), p. 194, taken June 11:
Jacob Zerbe born Mar 1821 age 79, md. 60 yrs; wife Catharine born Mar 1820 age 80, 9 children, 3 living; Cora Kramer, granddau, born Aug 1881 age 18. Next household is Cassie's brother Richard Remp.

[NI06772] 1870 PA census - Lancaster Co, Brecknock Twp (image 15 of 41), taken July 15:
Joseph Zerbe, 48, farmer, 3300 real property, 2297 personal property; Susan, 50; John, 18, carpenter; Joseph, 15, carpenter; Lydia, 12; Daniel, 11; Jacob, 10; Susan, 9; Samuel, 4

1880 PA census - Lancaster Co, Brecknock Twp (roll 1140), p. 33B, taken June 22:
Joseph Zerbe [indexed Zeebe], 56, farmer; wife Susanna, 61; son Joseph, 20; dau Susanna, 17; son Samuel, 15

1900 PA census - Lancaster Co, Brecknock Twp (roll 1422), p. 16a, taken June 6:
Joseph Zerbe born Sept 1823 age 76, md. 50 yrs, farmer; wife Susan born Apr 1819 age 81, 0 children; Katie Eshelman, servant, born Feb 1885 age 15, house servant

[NI06774] ?? 1860 PA census - Lanc. Co, Earl Twp, PO New Holland, p. 135, taken June 18:
Jacob Dautrich, 45, day laborer; Catharine, 45

1850 PA census - Berks Co, Brecknock Twp (roll 754), p. 380, taken Aug. 12:
Jacob Dautrich, 46, [no occupation]; Catharine Dautrich, 43; Jacob Dautrich, 10; Catharine Dautrich, 9

maybe a brother:
1850 PA census - Berks Co, Cumru Twp, p. 355b, taken Sept. 24:
Wm Dautrich, 39, occ: none; Catharine Dautrich, 33; Sarah F. Dautrich, 9; Henry Dautrich, 6; Wm Dautrich, 4

Also in Cumru, in different households: Catharine Dautrich, 15; Benneville Dautrich, 13; Mary A. Dautrich, 14.

1840 PA census - Berks Co, Cumru Twp:
Philip Doutrich - 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40; 3 females under 5, 1 female 30-40
Jacob Doutrich - 2 males under 5, 1 male 30-40; 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30

[NI06775] It's possible that the John Hoffert in the 1870 PA census for Berks Co, Brecknock Twp (roll 1305), p. 119a, taken June 29, is a brother to Christina:
John Hoffert, 64, farmer; Sarah, 55; John, 20; Nelson, 18; Justina, 15; John Griffith, 10; Cassy, 12
This is the area where the Zerbes lived, as several of the names are those listed in the 1863 court petition after Jacob Zerbe died. Later in the census (p. 125a), there is the family of Moses Hoffert, 30 (household 159) (he married Sarah Mosser, age 32 in the 1870 census), then Elizabeth Hoffert, 84 (household 160) - Elizabeth could be Christina's mother.
(From ancestry.com:) Nelson Hoffert born April 25, 1851, md. Elizabeth Zerbe, children: Louisa Hoffert b. Apr 12, 1877, Debbie Agnes Hoffert b. Aug 20, 1884, John Jacob Hoffert b. Oct 10, 1887.

Same thing in 1860 PA census - Berks Co, Brecknock Twp (roll 1075), p. 127 (image 13 of 22), taken June 22:
John Hufford, 54, farmer; Sarah, 47; Catherine, 21; Susan, 15; John, 11; Nelson, 9; Catherine, 8; (next page) Justena, 6

variants: Huffert, Hufford, Hofferd

[NI06776] 1860 PA census - Berks Co, Cumru Twp (image 37 of 56):
Daniel White, 47, farmer; Susan, 44; Henry, 17; Susan, 11; Aaron, 2; Catharine, 14

1870 PA census - Berks Co, Cumru Twp (roll 1305), p. 190b (image 16 of 67), taken July 13:
Daniel White, 55, farmer; Susan, 53; Aaron, 21; Susan, 13

1880 PA census - Berks Co, Cumru Twp (roll 1099), p. 173C (image of ), taken June 8:
170/ 185 - Henry Z. White, 38, laborer; wife Elizabeth, 35; dau Hannah, 9; dau Lydia H., 6; son Howard H., 3; dau Lizzie H., 2/12
171/ 186 - Daniel White, 66, farming; wife Susanna, 64
Previous household is Samuel Messner, 31, and his wife Susanna, 23 - she is possibly Susanna White.

1900 PA census - Berks Co, Cumru Twp (roll 1376), Angelica, p. 186, taken June 2:
Susanna White born May 1817 age 83, widowed, 6 children, 4 living

Is he a son of Jacob White (born abt 1770 Amity Twp, Berks Co) and Elizabeth Fritz (born 1770 Cumru Twp)?

[NI06777] 1860 PA census - Berks Co, Brecknock Twp (roll 1075), p. 128 (image 14 of 22), taken June 22:
Isaac Feterling, 45, farmer; Magdeline, 45; Samuel, 12; Matty, 10; Anna, 8; Elbina, 6; Catherine, 3
On p. 126, just above Jacob & Susan Zerbe , is Daniel Feterling, 49, farmer; Mary, 46; Sarah, 21; Samuel, 19; Uriah, 16; Daniel, 7; Susan, 5. It doesn't really look like Feterling - looks like Hiterling. Previous household on same page: Joseph Fiterling, 52, farmer; Elizabeth, 52; Henry, 13; Beneville Feterling, 26, laborer; Mary, 22; Emeline, 1. Daniel and Joseph are brothers of Isaac. Douglas H. Good has information on this family on ancestry (Michael Yeich Family Tree).

[NI06778] 1850 PA census - Lancaster Co, East Cocalico Twp (roll 789), p. 347, taken Sept. 3 [indexed as Lansh]:
Jacob Laush, 46, farmer; Sarah, 38; Susannah, 18; Catharine, 16; Henry, 14; Sarah, 12; Jacob, 9; John Douerich, 7

1860 PA census - Lancaster Co, East Cocalico Twp (roll 1124), p. 245 (image 27 of 49), taken June 9:
Jacob Laush, 55, farmer; Sarah, 46; Jacob, 18; Solomon, 7; Maria Messner, 12, serving

[NI06779] 1860 PA census - Lancaster Co, East Cocalico Twp (roll 1124), p. 254 (image 36 of 49), taken June 13

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