Elizabeth Finley1

b. 1845
Father*James Finley1 b. 15 Sep 1821, d. 1 Jan 1883
Mother*Susan Finley1 b. 1813
Birth*1845Elizabeth Finley was born about 1845 in Virginia.1 
(Daughter) Census US 185017 August 1850Elizabeth was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 17 August 1850 in the household of her parents in District 63, Taylor County, Virginia, which would become West Virginia in 1863. She was 5 years old.2 
(Daughter) DeathShe was about 7 years old when her mother died at about age 38, leaving Elizabeth's father with four young children.2,1 
(Daughter) Marriage17 July 1853She was about age 8 when her father married a second time to Ellen (Williams) Wiseman on 17 July 1853. She had also been widowed and had two young children.3,1 
(Daughter) Census US 18604 June 1860Elizabeth was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 4 June 1860 in the household of her father and stepmother in Millport and Colony Post Office, Benton, Knox County, Missouri. She was 15 years old.1 
(Daughter) Census US 18701 July 1870Elizabeth was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 1 July 1870 in the household of her father and stepmother near the Colony Post Office, Benton, Knox County, Missouri. She was 24 years of age and at home.4 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Ellen Finley, Year: 1860; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M653_627; Page: 7; Family History Library Film: 803627. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Susan Finley, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 63, Taylor, Virginia; Roll: 978; Page: 192b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2298] Knox County (Missouri) Circuit Clerk, Knox County, Missouri, Marriage records, 1845-1944: marriage on 17 July 1853 in Knox County, Missouri of James Finley and Ellen Wiseman, of legal age and both of the County of Knox, Missouri, Film# 1015382, Digital# 7515683, image# 67 of 330; Microfilm made from originals at the Knox County courthouse; on 3 microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Knox County, Missouri, Marriage records, 1845-1944.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Ellen Finley, Year: 1870; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M593_785; Page: 728B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

George Finley1

(Witness to Will) EstateSon-in-law John Ginty, John Wilson and George Finley had witnessed the 01 August 1755 will of Andrew Bell of Ardleny which was granted probate on 13 March 1756.1 

Citations

  1. [S1618] Crossle Genealogical Abstracts, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, Prerogative will, Andrew Bell, 1755, Ardleny, County Cavan, Ireland. Hereinafter cited as Crossle Genealogical Abstracts.

James Finley1

b. 15 September 1821, d. 1 January 1883
Father-Possible*James Finley2 b. 1775
Birth*15 September 1821James Finley was born on 15 September 1821 in Taylor County, Virginia, which would become West Virginia in 1863.1,3 
Marriage*10 March 1840He married first Susan Finley on 10 March 1840 in Harrison County, Virginia, which would become West Virginia in 1863.4 
Census US 1850*17 August 1850Susan and James Finley were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 17 August 1850 in District 63, Taylor County, Virginia, which would become West Virginia in 1863. James was 29 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $600 and Susan was 37 years of age. They were enumerated with their three children, William, Elizabeth and David, who were ages 7 years, 5 years, and one year, respectively. Also enumerated with the family in 1850 was James Finley, who was 75 years of age and may have been the father of either James or Susan.2 
(Husband) DeathJames became a widower when Susan (Finley) Finley died, probably not long after the birth of their fourth child, at about age 38.2,1 
Marriage*17 July 1853He married second, as her second husband, Ellen (Williams) Wiseman on 17 July 1853 in Knox County, Missouri. They had both been widowed and James had four young children and Ellen had two.5,1 
Census US 1860*4 June 1860Ellen and James Finley were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 4 June 1860 in Millport and Colony Post Office, Benton, Knox County, Missouri. They were both 38 years of age and James was a farmer with real estate valued at $1,000 and a personal estate valued at $500. They were enumerated with nine children. William, Elizabeth, David and Jasper Finley, from James's first marriage, were ages 17, 15, 12 and 9 years, respectively, and the three boys had attended school within the census year; Elizabeth and Emery Wiseman, from Ellen's first marriage, were ages 11 and 10 years, respectively, and both had attended school within the census year; and John, Andrew and James Finley, from the couple's marriage, were ages 4 years, 2 years, and three months old, respectively.1 
Census US 1870*1 July 1870Ellen and James Finley were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 1 July 1870 near the Colony Post Office, Benton, Knox County, Missouri. They were both 49 years of age and James was a farmer with real estate valued at $4,000 and a personal estate valued at $4,400. Ellen was keeping house. Seven of their children were enumerated with them in 1870. Elizabeth Finley was 24 years of age and at home, and Jasper Finley was 19 years old, worked as a laborer on the family farm and had attended school within the census year. Elizabeth Wiseman was 21 years of age and at home, and Emery Wiseman was 20 years old, worked as a laborer on the family farm and had attended school within the census year. John, Andrew and James Finley were ages 14, 12 and 10 years, respectively, worked as laborers on the family farm and had all attended school within the census year. James's oldest son, William, had passed away in 1865, and his married son, David Finley, was enumerated with his wife in the next household on the same census page as the rest of the family.6 
(Father) Census US 18701 July 1870[-:CR:]
James Finley appeared on the 1870 census taken on 1 July 1870 in the household of David Finley and Martha J. Finley in Benton, Knox County, Missouri. David was 22 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $960 and a personal estate valued at $800, and Martha was 24 years of age and keeping house. David's father, James Finley, with the rest of David's family were enumerated in the next previous household on the same census page.7 
(Stepfather) Marriage1 September 1878The marriage ceremony between his stepdaughter, Elizabeth A. Wiseman, and Stephen Powers was held on 1 September 1878 at the Finley home in Knox County, Missouri. James and his wife, Ellen Finley, Elizabeth's mother, had raised Elizabeth together since she was four years old. The couple's son, Andrew Finley, Elizabeth's half-brother, who was two weeks short of becoming 21 years of age, signed as a witness to the marriage.8,9 
Death*1 January 1883He died on 1 January 1883 in Knox County, Missouri, at age 613 
Burial* and was buried in Sand Hill Cemetery, Sand Hill, Scotland County, Missouri.3 

Family 1

Susan Finley b. 1813
Children 1.William Finley1 b. 5 Apr 1843, d. 20 Oct 1865
 2.Elizabeth Finley1 b. 1845
 3.David Finley1 b. 1848
 4.Jasper Finley1 b. 1851

Family 2

Ellen Willliams b. 1822, d. 23 Nov 1892
Children 1.John Finley1 b. 1856
 2.Andrew Finley1 b. 12 Oct 1857
 3.James Finley1 b. Mar 1860

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Ellen Finley, Year: 1860; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M653_627; Page: 7; Family History Library Film: 803627. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Susan Finley, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 63, Taylor, Virginia; Roll: 978; Page: 192b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, James Finley, Memorial# 119724156. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S1387] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of James Finley and Susan Finley on 10 March 1840 in Harrison County, West Virginia. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971.
  5. [S2298] Knox County (Missouri) Circuit Clerk, Knox County, Missouri, Marriage records, 1845-1944: marriage on 17 July 1853 in Knox County, Missouri of James Finley and Ellen Wiseman, of legal age and both of the County of Knox, Missouri, Film# 1015382, Digital# 7515683, image# 67 of 330; Microfilm made from originals at the Knox County courthouse; on 3 microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Knox County, Missouri, Marriage records, 1845-1944.
  6. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Ellen Finley, Year: 1870; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M593_785; Page: 728B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David and Martha J. Finley, Year: 1870; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M593_785; Page: 728B.
  8. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Henry Powers, born on 15 April 1890 in Northeast Missouri to Stephen Powers and Elizabeth Wiseman, agency notes: May 1957: Name listed as HENRY POWERS. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 1 September 1878 at the residence of J. Finley in Knox County, Missouri, USA, of Stephen T Power of Scotland County, Missouri and Elizabeth A Wiseman of Knox County, witnesses were William Short and Andrew Finley, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.

James Finley1

b. March 1860
Father*James Finley1 b. 15 Sep 1821, d. 1 Jan 1883
Mother*Ellen Willliams1 b. 1822, d. 23 Nov 1892
Birth*March 1860James Finley was born in March 1860 in Missouri.1 
(Son) Census US 18604 June 1860James was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 4 June 1860 in the household of his parents in Millport and Colony Post Office, Benton, Knox County, Missouri. He was three months old.1 
(Son) Census US 18701 July 1870James was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 1 July 1870 in the household of his parents near the Colony Post Office, Benton, Knox County, Missouri. He was 10 years old, worked as a laborer on the family farm and had attended school within the census year.2 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Ellen Finley, Year: 1860; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M653_627; Page: 7; Family History Library Film: 803627. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Ellen Finley, Year: 1870; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M593_785; Page: 728B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

James Finley1

b. 1775
Birth*1775James Finley was born about 1775 in Virginia.1 
(Relative) Census US 185017 August 1850James was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 17 August 1850 in the household of James and Susan (Finley) Finley in District 63, Taylor County, Virginia, which would become West Virginia in 1863. The older James was 75 years of age and may have been the father of either James or Susan.1 

Family

Child 1.James Finley+1 b. 15 Sep 1821, d. 1 Jan 1883

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Susan Finley, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 63, Taylor, Virginia; Roll: 978; Page: 192b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Jasper Finley1

b. 1851
Father*James Finley1 b. 15 Sep 1821, d. 1 Jan 1883
Mother*Susan Finley1 b. 1813
Birth*1851Jasper Finley was born about 1851 in Missouri.1 
(Son) DeathHe was a baby when his mother died at about age 38, leaving Jasper's father with four young children.2,1 
(Son) Marriage17 July 1853He was about age 2 when his father married a second time to Ellen (Williams) Wiseman on 17 July 1853. She had also been widowed and had two young children.3,1 
(Son) Census US 18604 June 1860Jasper was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 4 June 1860 in the household of his father and stepmother in Millport and Colony Post Office, Benton, Knox County, Missouri. He was 9 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 
(Son) Census US 18701 July 1870Jasper was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 1 July 1870 in the household of his father and stepmother near the Colony Post Office, Benton, Knox County, Missouri. He was 19 years old, worked as a laborer on the family farm and had attended school within the census year.4 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Ellen Finley, Year: 1860; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M653_627; Page: 7; Family History Library Film: 803627. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Susan Finley, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 63, Taylor, Virginia; Roll: 978; Page: 192b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2298] Knox County (Missouri) Circuit Clerk, Knox County, Missouri, Marriage records, 1845-1944: marriage on 17 July 1853 in Knox County, Missouri of James Finley and Ellen Wiseman, of legal age and both of the County of Knox, Missouri, Film# 1015382, Digital# 7515683, image# 67 of 330; Microfilm made from originals at the Knox County courthouse; on 3 microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Knox County, Missouri, Marriage records, 1845-1944.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Ellen Finley, Year: 1870; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M593_785; Page: 728B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

John Finley1

b. 1856
Father*James Finley1 b. 15 Sep 1821, d. 1 Jan 1883
Mother*Ellen Willliams1 b. 1822, d. 23 Nov 1892
Birth*1856John Finley was born about 1856 in Missouri.1 
(Son) Census US 18604 June 1860John was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 4 June 1860 in the household of his parents in Millport and Colony Post Office, Benton, Knox County, Missouri. He was 4 years old.1 
(Son) Census US 18701 July 1870John was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 1 July 1870 in the household of his parents near the Colony Post Office, Benton, Knox County, Missouri. He was 14 years old, worked as a laborer on the family farm and had attended school within the census year.2 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Ellen Finley, Year: 1860; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M653_627; Page: 7; Family History Library Film: 803627. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Ellen Finley, Year: 1870; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M593_785; Page: 728B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Susan Finley1

b. 1813
Birth*1813Susan Finley was born about 1813 in a part of Virginia which would become West Virginia in 1863.2 
Marriage*10 March 1840She married, as his first wife, James Finley, son of James Finley, on 10 March 1840 in Harrison County, Virginia, which would become West Virginia in 1863.1 
Census US 1850*17 August 1850Susan and James Finley were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 17 August 1850 in District 63, Taylor County, Virginia, which would become West Virginia in 1863. James was 29 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $600 and Susan was 37 years of age. They were enumerated with their three children, William, Elizabeth and David, who were ages 7 years, 5 years, and one year, respectively. Also enumerated with the family in 1850 was James Finley, who was 75 years of age and may have been the father of either James or Susan.2 
Death*She probably died, not long after the birth of her fourth child, at about age 38.2,3 

Family

James Finley b. 15 Sep 1821, d. 1 Jan 1883
Children 1.William Finley3 b. 5 Apr 1843, d. 20 Oct 1865
 2.Elizabeth Finley3 b. 1845
 3.David Finley3 b. 1848
 4.Jasper Finley3 b. 1851

Citations

  1. [S1387] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of James Finley and Susan Finley on 10 March 1840 in Harrison County, West Virginia. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Susan Finley, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 63, Taylor, Virginia; Roll: 978; Page: 192b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Ellen Finley, Year: 1860; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M653_627; Page: 7; Family History Library Film: 803627. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

William Finley1

b. 5 April 1843, d. 20 October 1865
Father*James Finley1 b. 15 Sep 1821, d. 1 Jan 1883
Mother*Susan Finley1 b. 1813
Birth*5 April 1843William Finley was born on 5 April 1843 in Virginia.1,2 
(Son) Census US 185017 August 1850William was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 17 August 1850 in the household of his parents in District 63, Taylor County, Virginia, which would become West Virginia in 1863. He was 7 years old.3 
(Son) DeathHe was about 9 years old when his mother died at about age 38, leaving William's father with four young children.3,1 
(Son) Marriage17 July 1853He was age 10 when his father married a second time to Ellen (Williams) Wiseman on 17 July 1853. She had also been widowed and had two young children.4,1 
(Son) Census US 18604 June 1860William was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 4 June 1860 in the household of his father and stepmother in Millport and Colony Post Office, Benton, Knox County, Missouri. He was 17 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 
Death*20 October 1865He died on 20 October 1865 in Millport, Knox County, Missouri, at age 222 
Burial* and was buried in Millport Cemetery, Millport.2 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Ellen Finley, Year: 1860; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M653_627; Page: 7; Family History Library Film: 803627. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William Finley, Memorial# 147260618. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Susan Finley, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 63, Taylor, Virginia; Roll: 978; Page: 192b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2298] Knox County (Missouri) Circuit Clerk, Knox County, Missouri, Marriage records, 1845-1944: marriage on 17 July 1853 in Knox County, Missouri of James Finley and Ellen Wiseman, of legal age and both of the County of Knox, Missouri, Film# 1015382, Digital# 7515683, image# 67 of 330; Microfilm made from originals at the Knox County courthouse; on 3 microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Knox County, Missouri, Marriage records, 1845-1944.

Calvin V. Finn1

Marriage*24 December 1835He married Rachel Louisa Ashley on 24 December 1835 in Green County, New York.1,2 

Family

Rachel Louisa Ashley
Children 1.Dora V. Finn+1,3 b. 1851
 2.Lillian M. Finn+4 b. 18 Jul 1859, d. 15 May 1939

Citations

  1. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dora V Finn Howe and Cornelius K Knight on 10 June 1889 in McHenry County, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  2. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, obituary for Rachel Louise (Ashley) Finn, age , born 10 March 1817 in Catskill, Green county, New York, married Calvin V. Finn on 24 December 1835; resided in Ontario county, New York; died 22 February 1902 in Battle Creek, Michigan; survived by children: Calvin A. Finn, Theodore R. Finn, Aletha E. Cummings, Louisa L. Bonner, Lillian M. Howe, citing The Herald, published on 6 March 1902, in Crystal Lake, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
  3. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage in 1889 in McHenry County, Illinois, USA, of C. K. Knight, age 38, born about 1851 to Martin L. Knight and Alvira Sawyer, married Dora V. Howe, age 38, born about 1851 to Calvin V. Finn and Louisa R. Ashley, referencing Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  4. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of G. W. and Dora Howe, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 575; Page: 338C; Enumeration District: 059. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

Dora V. Finn1

b. 1851
Father*Calvin V. Finn1,2
Mother*Rachel Louisa Ashley1,2
Birth*1851Dora V. Finn was born about 1851 in New York.3,4 
Marriage*before 8 June 1880She married first, as his second wife, George W. Howe before 8 June 1880 in Michigan. The 1880 census had an effective date of 1 June 1880, and George and Dora were recorded as married before the 8th and 9th of June 1880, the dates they were enumerated by the census taker.5 
Census US 18809 June 1880Dora and George W. Howe were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 8 and 9 June 1880 at 209 Green Street, Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan. George was 51 years of age and worked as an auctioneer, and Dora was 27 years of age and keeping house. Dora's sister, Lillian M. Finn, was enumerated with them in 1880. She was 24 years of age and worked as a house keeper.5 
Divorce*Dora V. (Finn) Howe and George W. Howe separated, and were likely divorced, before they each married again, George in July of 1887 and Dora in January of 1889.6,1,3 
(Sister) Marriage5 July 1887Her sister, Lillian, who was 26 years of age, married Dora's former husband, George W. Howe, who was 58 years of age, on 5 July 1887 as George's third wife.6 
Marriage*10 January 1889She married second, as his second wife, Cornelius K. Knight, son of Martin Knight and Elvira P. Sawyer, on 10 January 1889 in McHenry County, Illinois.1 
Death*She died at about age 39, shortly after the birth of her first child with her husband, Cornelius, leaving him with her two young sons from her first marriage and the couple's infant daughter.7,8 

Family 1

George W. Howe b. 1829, d. 28 Jul 1899
Children 1.Ernest George Howe9,5,3,7 b. Jun 1883, d. 11 Dec 1952
 2.Earl Washington Howe10 b. 18 Mar 1884

Family 2

Cornelius K. Knight b. Aug 1851, d. 5 May 1920
Child 1.Elva L. Knight11 b. 20 Aug 1890

Citations

  1. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dora V Finn Howe and Cornelius K Knight on 10 June 1889 in McHenry County, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  2. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage in 1889 in McHenry County, Illinois, USA, of C. K. Knight, age 38, born about 1851 to Martin L. Knight and Alvira Sawyer, married Dora V. Howe, age 38, born about 1851 to Calvin V. Finn and Louisa R. Ashley, referencing Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  3. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage in 1889 in McHenry County, Illinois, USA, of Dora V. (Finn) Howe, age 38, born about 1851 to Calvin V. "Howe" and Louisa R. Ashley, married C. K. Knight, age 38, born about 1851 to Martin L. Knight and Elvira Sawyer, referencing Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of C. K. and Mary J. Knight, Year: 1900; Census Place: Worcester, Price, Wisconsin; Roll: 1812; Pages: 4B-5A; Enumeration District: 0150, Ernest's mother was born in New York. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of G. W. and Dora Howe, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 575; Page: 338C; Enumeration District: 059. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2120] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of George W. Howe, age 58, born about 1829, married on 5 July 1887 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, USA to Lillian M. Finn, age 27, born about 1860, referencing Film# 000930797. Hereinafter cited as Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940.
  7. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of C. K. and Mary J. Knight, Year: 1900; Census Place: Worcester, Price, Wisconsin; Roll: 1812; Pages: 4B-5A; Enumeration District: 0150.
  8. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Earl Howe as a boarder and farm laborer in the household of George and Emma Ferry, Year: 1900; Census Place: Worcester, Price, Wisconsin; Roll: 1812; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0150.
  9. [S1742] Washington, Death Records, 1883-1960, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Ernest George Howe on 11 December 1952, in Seattle, King County, Washington, age 71, born about 1881, parents George Howe and Theodora Finn. Hereinafter cited as Washington, Death Records, 1883-1960.
  10. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Earl Washington Howe, born on 18 March 1884 at Plainwell, Michigan, son of George Howe and Dora Finn, agency notes: November 1939: Name listed as EARL WASHINGTON HOWE. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Elva L (Knight) Baker, Memorial# 98698668. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Lillian M. Finn1

b. 18 July 1859, d. 15 May 1939
Father*Calvin V. Finn1
Mother*Rachel Louisa Ashley1
Birth*18 July 1859Lillian M. Finn was born on 18 July 1859 in Victor, Ontario County, New York.1,2 
Name VariationHer full name was Lillian Mary Finn.2 
(Sister-in-Law) Census US 18809 June 1880Lillian was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 8 and 9 June 1880 in the household of her sister and brother-in-law, Dora and George W. Howe, at 209 Green Street, Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan. Lillian was 24 years of age and worked as a house keeper.1 
Marriage*5 July 1887Lillian married, as his third wife, George W. Howe on 5 July 1887 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan. Lillian was 27 years of age and a sister of George's second wife, Dora, and George was 58 years of age.3 
(Wife) Death28 July 1899Lillian became a widow when George W. Howe died on 28 July 1899 at about age 70.4 
Census US 1900*2 June 1900Lillian Howe was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 2 June 1900 at 54 East Jackson Street, Ward 1, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. She lived alone, was 40 years of age, a widow, and had given birth to one child and she was living. She rented her home, which was not on a farm, and was able to read, write and speak English.5 
(Mother-in-Law) Census US 191016 April 1910Lillian Howe was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 16 April 1910 in the household of her daughter and son-in-law, Georgia and George S. Owen, at 1920 East Sabine Street, Ward 4, Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana. Lillain was 50 years of age, a widow, and had no occupation.6 
Death*15 May 1939She died on 15 May 1939 in Dania Beach, Broward County, Florida, at age 792 
Burial* and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County.2 

Family

George W. Howe b. 1829, d. 28 Jul 1899
Child 1.Georgia Louisa Howe+7,2 b. 4 Jan 1882, d. 5 Nov 1933

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of G. W. and Dora Howe, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 575; Page: 338C; Enumeration District: 059. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Lillian Mary (Finn) Howe, Memorial# 124020191. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S2120] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of George W. Howe, age 58, born about 1829, married on 5 July 1887 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, USA to Lillian M. Finn, age 27, born about 1860, referencing Film# 000930797. Hereinafter cited as Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940.
  4. [S2121] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, online at www.ancestry.com, death of George W Howe of 89 Jackson Street, Battle Creek, Michigan, age 70, married, Auctioneer, born in 1829 in Ohio to George Howe and Anna Lee, died on 28 July 1899 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA, informant was Mrs. G. W. Howe, Battle Creek, referencing File# 601, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan, Death Records. Hereinafter cited as Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Lillian Howe, Year: 1900; Census Place: Battle Creek Ward 1, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 704; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0029. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George S. and Georgia Owen, Year: 1910; Census Place: Huntington Ward 4, Huntington, Indiana; Roll: T624_356; Page: 3a; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1374369. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Georgia Louisa (Howe) Owen, Memorial# 194706110.

Emma E. Finney1

b. 14 February 1873, d. 17 May 1941
Father*John Finney1,2
Mother*Annie E. Opdyke1,2
Birth*14 February 1873Emma E. Finney was born on 14 February 1873 in Ivyland, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.3 
Marriage*2 November 1905She married Theodore Hogeland, son of Elias Hogeland and Elizabeth S. Van Artsdalen, on 2 November 1905 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1 
Death*17 May 1941She died on 17 May 1941 in her home near Danvers, Fergus County, at age 683,2 
Burial*19 May 1941 and was buried on 19 May 1941 in Lewistown City Cemetery, Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana.3,2 

Family

Theodore Hogeland b. 23 Mar 1863, d. 19 Dec 1943

Citations

  1. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Theodore Hogeland of Deerfield, Montana, age 42, son of Elias and Elizabeth Hogeland (mother deceased), and Emma E. Finney of Northampton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, age 32, daughter of John and Annie E. Finney (deceased), married on 2 November 1905 in Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927193. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  2. [S2095] Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2016, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Emma Finney Hogeland, age 67, housewife, wife of Theodore Hogeland, daughter of John Finney and Anna Finney, nee Opdyke, born on 14 February 1873 in Ivyland Pennsylvania, died on 17 May 1941 in her home located 10 miles north of Danvers, Fergus, Montana, USA, informant Theodore Hogeland, Danvers, burial in Lewistown on 19 May 1941, citing certificate# 1355, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana, Montana Death Records. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Emma F Hogeland, Memorial# 75176404. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

John Finney1

Marriage*He married Annie E. Opdyke.1 

Family

Annie E. Opdyke
Child 1.Emma E. Finney1,2 b. 14 Feb 1873, d. 17 May 1941

Citations

  1. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Theodore Hogeland of Deerfield, Montana, age 42, son of Elias and Elizabeth Hogeland (mother deceased), and Emma E. Finney of Northampton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, age 32, daughter of John and Annie E. Finney (deceased), married on 2 November 1905 in Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927193. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  2. [S2095] Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2016, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Emma Finney Hogeland, age 67, housewife, wife of Theodore Hogeland, daughter of John Finney and Anna Finney, nee Opdyke, born on 14 February 1873 in Ivyland Pennsylvania, died on 17 May 1941 in her home located 10 miles north of Danvers, Fergus, Montana, USA, informant Theodore Hogeland, Danvers, burial in Lewistown on 19 May 1941, citing certificate# 1355, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana, Montana Death Records. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2016.

______ Finney1

Marriage*He married, as her eighth husband, Bessie Mae Jordan, daughter of John B. Jordan and Clara Cash.1 

Family

Bessie Mae Jordan b. 16 Feb 1914, d. 5 May 2000

Citations

  1. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Bessie Mae Long, born on 16 February 1914 at Rockwall, Texas, child of John B Jordan and Clara M Cash, died in 5 May 2000, agency notes: Dec 1947: Name listed as BESSIE MAE LONG; Jan 1948: Name listed as BESSIE MAE FAHNHOLZ; Jun 1960: Name listed as BESSIE MAE GILSTRAP; Jun 1964: Name listed as BESSIE MAE PITTMAN; Jan 1967: Name listed as BESSIE MAE MCCOY; Aug 1972: Name listed as BESSIE FINNEY. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Alfred E. Firman1

b. 25 August 1841
Father*David Firman1 d. 1884
Mother*Eliza Keen1
Birth*25 August 1841Alfred E. Firman was born on 25 August 1841 in Falls Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*25 September 1869He married Adeline S. Dungan, daughter of Jesse Dungan and Adreanna Cornell, on 25 September 1869.1 

Family

Adeline S. Dungan b. 25 Dec 1844

Citations

  1. [S2075] Book of biographies : this volume contains biographical sketches of leading citizens of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, online at www.ancestry.com, Alfred Ely Firman, pages 45-49, including the Dungan family, images 41-45 of 549. Hereinafter cited as Book of biographies : this volume contains biographical sketches of leading citizens of Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

David Firman1

d. 1884
Birth*David Firman was born in Plumstead Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*He married Eliza Keen.1 
Death*1884He died in 1884.1 

Family

Eliza Keen
Child 1.Alfred E. Firman1 b. 25 Aug 1841

Citations

  1. [S2075] Book of biographies : this volume contains biographical sketches of leading citizens of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, online at www.ancestry.com, Alfred Ely Firman, pages 45-49, including the Dungan family, images 41-45 of 549. Hereinafter cited as Book of biographies : this volume contains biographical sketches of leading citizens of Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Martha Firmin1

Marriage*She married John Stevens.1 

Family

John Stevens
Child 1.Grace Stevens1 b. 11 Oct 1629

Citations

  1. [S1327] Michael Johnson Wood, "The Earliest Shermans of Dedham, Essex, and their Wives", New England Historical & Genealogical Register. Note: This article, in 6 Parts, spans six issues of the Register. It is thoroughly researched and fully sourced, and includes a wealth of knowledge on the Shermans and their extended families. Only a very small amount of the information available in Mr. Wood's article is included in this researcher's website project. Volumes 166 - 168 (October 2012 - January 2014): Part 6: The Family of Edmund Sherman, Volume 168, pages 16-33. Hereinafter cited as "The Earliest Shermans of Dedham, Essex."

Hiram P. Fish1,2

d. 17 November 1835
Marriage*2 January 1830He married Jane Gillham, daughter of Isaac Gillham and Jane Kirkpatrick, on 2 January 1830 in Madison County, Illinois.1,2 
Death*17 November 1835He died on or about 17 November 1835.3 

Family

Jane Gillham

Citations

  1. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Evansville, Indiana, 1973 reprint: originally published in 1882 by W.R. Brink, Edwardsville, Illinois, Gilliam Family, pages 71-76. Hereinafter cited as History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers.
  2. [S260] Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1790-1860, online at www.ancestry.com, Hiram P. Fish and Jane Gillham, Madison County, 2 January 1830, referencing the Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah Microfilm# 1306457. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1790-1860.
  3. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, 1835 probate papers of Hiram P. Fish, William Gillham administrator, Jane Fish widow, images 1362-1389 of 2017. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999.

Abigail Fisher1

b. 26 May 1697, d. 1 November 1778
Father*Ebenezer Fisher1 b. 20 Feb 1670/71
Mother*Abigail Ellice1 b. 5 Jul 1669
Birth*26 May 1697Abigail Fisher was born on 26 May 1697 in Wrentham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 
Marriage*9 December 1724She married Benjamin Hawes, son of Daniel Hawes and Abiel Gay, on 9 December 1724 in Wrentham.1 
(Wife) Death1 November 1754Abigail became a widow when Benjamin Hawes died on 1 November 1754.1 
Death*1 November 1778She died on 1 November 1778 in Wrentham at age 81.1 
Burial*Abigail and Benjamin Hawes were both buried in Lot# F7 in the Wrentham Center Cemetery.1 

Family

Benjamin Hawes b. 14 Mar 1695/96, d. 1 Nov 1754

Citations

  1. [S1240] Raymond Gordon Hawes, The Edward Hawes Heirs : Edward Hawes, ca. 1616-1687, of Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Eliony Lumber : and some of their descendants through eleven generations. Edward Hawes (ca. 1616-1687) was living at Dedham, Massachusetts, by 1648, where he married Eliony Lumber (ca. 1625-1688/9) that year. They had nine children, 1648/9-1666, all born at Dedham. Descendants lived in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and elsewhere. Descendants also spell their surname Haws. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, 1996), Generation Three, pages 15-27. Hereinafter cited as The Edward Hawes Heirs.

Abigail Fisher1

b. 16 February 1674, d. 18 November 1717
Father*Samuel Fisher1 b. c 1634, d. 5 Jan 1702/3
Mother*Meletiah Snow1 b. 30 Sep 1638, d. 15 Mar 1709/10
Birth*16 February 1674Abigail Fisher was born on 16 February 1674 in Wrentham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).1,2 
Marriage*5 October 1693She married Daniel Farrington, son of John Farrington and Mary Bullard, on 5 October 1693 in Wrentham.3,1,4 
Death*18 November 1717She died on 18 November 1717 in Wrentham at age 43.3 

Family

Daniel Farrington b. 10 Apr 1664, d. 7 Apr 1718
Children 1.Jemima Farrington+3 b. 11 May 1695
 2.Abigail Farrington3 b. 11 Oct 1696, d. 19 Apr 1759
 3.Daniel Farrington3 b. 22 Mar 1698/99
 4.Milcah Farrington3 b. 1 Jun 1700, d. b 25 May 1747
 5.Hannah Farrington3 b. 22 Aug 1703
 6.Elisha Farrington3 b. 2 Apr 1705, d. 15 Oct 1705
 7.Mary Farrington3 b. 22 Sep 1706
 8.Elijah Farrington3 b. 14 Mar 1709
 9.Ruth Farrington3 b. 15 Dec 1711
 10.Benjamin Farrington3 b. 12 Mar 1714/15
 11.Ithamar Farrington+3 b. 18 Nov 1717, d. 7 Oct 1796

Citations

  1. [S1289] Mary Lovering Holman, The Scott Genealogy, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: H.G. Scott, 1919), Fisher, pages 198-199. Hereinafter cited as Scott Genealogy.
  2. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Births, Volume 1, page 77. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  3. [S1277] Dorothy Farrington Parker, The Farringtons, colonists and patriots : descendants of John of Dedham, Massachusetts; Edmund of Lynn, Massachusetts; Edward of Flushing, New York (Upper Montclair, New Jersey: D. F. Parker, 1981; revised edition), Second Generation, pages 9-11. Hereinafter cited as The Farringtons, colonists and patriots.
  4. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Marriages, Volume 2, pages 290 and 292, his surname transcribed as "Faringtun" and their year of marriage written as 169__.

Amos Fisher1

b. 8 November 1654
Father*Daniel Fisher1 b. c 1619
Mother*Abigail Marriott1
Birth*8 November 1654Amos Fisher was born on 8 November 1654 in Dedham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).1,2 
Marriage*12 March 1678/79He married first Mary Ellice, daughter of Richard Ellice and Elizabeth French, on 12 March 1678/79 in Dedham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).1,3 
(Husband) Death28 April 1691Amos became a widower when Mary (Ellice) Fisher died, just two week after the birth of their third child, on 28 April 1691.4 
Marriage22 December 1691He married second Ruth Adams on 22 December 1691 probably in Boston. They were married by Samuel Sewell, Esq. of Boston and their marriage was recorded in Dedham twice.5,6 

Family

Mary Ellice b. 3 Feb 1654/55, d. 28 Apr 1691
Children 1.Mary Fisher7 b. 21 Aug 1682
 2.Amos Fisher8 b. 2 Jun 1687
 3.Elizabeth Fisher9 b. 14 Apr 1691

Citations

  1. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy : record of the descendants of Joshua, Anthony and Cornelius Fisher, of Dedham, Mass., 1636-1640, downloaded from Google Books at www.google.com. (Everett, Massachusetts: Massachusetts Publishing Company, 1898), pages 23-27. Hereinafter cited as The Fisher Genealogy.
  2. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Dedham, Volumes 1 and 2, page 6, noting the month and year of his birth only. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  3. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Dedham, Volumes 1 and 2, page 17.
  4. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Dedham, Volumes 1 and 2, page 21.
  5. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Dedham, Volumes 1 and 2, page 239, noting a Boston marriage.
  6. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Dedham, Volumes 1 and 2, page 24, noting a Dedham marriage.
  7. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Dedham, Volumes 1 and 2, page 18.
  8. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Dedham, Volumes 1 and 2, page 22.
  9. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Dedham, Volumes 1 and 2, page 23.

Amos Fisher1

b. 2 June 1687
Father*Amos Fisher1 b. 8 Nov 1654
Mother*Mary Ellice1 b. 3 Feb 1654/55, d. 28 Apr 1691
Birth*2 June 1687Amos Fisher was born on 2 June 1687 in Dedham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).1 

Citations

  1. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Dedham, Volumes 1 and 2, page 22. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.

Ann Fisher1,2

b. 22 August 1661, d. circa 1712
Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Cornelius Fisher3 b. c 1628, d. 2 Jan 1699/0
Mother*Leah Heaton3 b. 13 Apr 1634, d. 12 Jan 1663/64
Birth*22 August 1661Ann Fisher was born on 22 August 1661 in Dedham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).1,2 
Marriage*2 February 1681She married first Isaac Heath, son of Isaac Heath and Mary Davis, on 2 February 1681 in Roxbury, Suffolk County.1,4,2 
(Wife) Death22 December 1684Anna became a widow when Isaac Heath died on 22 December 1684.2,5 
Marriage*2 December 1685She married second Francis Youngman on 2 December 1685 in Roxbury.3,2,6 
Death*circa 1712She died circa 1712.1 

Family 1

Isaac Heath b. 10 May 1655, d. 22 Dec 1684

Family 2

Francis Youngman d. 23 Jul 1712

Citations

  1. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America. Contains index. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in this work often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (111 Water Street, Baltimore, MD 21202: Gateway Press, Inc., 1982), Chapter 1, pages 2-3. Hereinafter cited as The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America.
  2. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy : record of the descendants of Joshua, Anthony and Cornelius Fisher, of Dedham, Mass., 1636-1640, downloaded from Google Books at www.google.com. (Everett, Massachusetts: Massachusetts Publishing Company, 1898), page 35. Hereinafter cited as The Fisher Genealogy.
  3. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 1, page 4. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  4. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Roxbury Marriages, Volume 2, page 200, identifying him as the son of Isaac. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  5. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Roxbury Deaths, Volume 2, page 549.
  6. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Roxbury Marriages, Volume 2, page 448.

Anthony Fisher1

b. 23 April 1591, d. 18 April 1671
Father*Anthony Fisher2
Mother*Mary Fiske2 b. c 1561
Baptism*23 April 1591Anthony Fisher was baptized on 23 April 1591 at Syleham, Suffolk County, England.1 
Marriage*He married first Mary __?__ in England.1 
Relationship Note*28 July 1638No relationship has been identified between Anthony Fisher and Thomas Fisher, although one wonders... The meadow assigned to Anthony by the town of Dedham, Massachusetts Bay Colony, on 28 July 1638 was described as lying "next to Thomas Fisher," between Thomas Fisher and Thomas Wight.3 
(Husband) Deathbefore 14 November 1663Anthony became a widower when Mary (__?__) Fisher died before 14 November 1663.1 
Marriage*14 November 1663He married second, as her third husband, Isabel (__?__) Rigby Breck on 14 November 1663 in Dorchester.1,4 
Death*18 April 1671He died on 18 April 1671 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England), at age 79.1 

Family 1

Mary __?__ d. b 14 Nov 1663
Children 1.Anthony Fisher Jr.+5
 2.Daniel Fisher+6 b. c 1619
 3.Lydia Fisher+7,8 b. 1620, d. 29 Jan 1690
 4.Cornelius Fisher+1 b. c 1628, d. 2 Jan 1699/0

Family 2

Isabel __?__ b. c 1610, d. 22 Jun 1673

Citations

  1. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy : record of the descendants of Joshua, Anthony and Cornelius Fisher, of Dedham, Mass., 1636-1640, downloaded from Google Books at www.google.com. (Everett, Massachusetts: Massachusetts Publishing Company, 1898), pages 6-10. Hereinafter cited as The Fisher Genealogy.
  2. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy, pages 1-4.
  3. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy, pages 6-8.
  4. [S413] Clarence Almon Torrey, New England Marriages: Prior to 1700 (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1985 and 1992), page 94. Hereinafter cited as New England Marriages: Prior to 1700.
  5. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy.
  6. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy, pages 23-27.
  7. [S504] Compiled by J. Howard Morse and Emily W. Leavitt, Morse Genealogy : comprising the descendants of Samuel, Anthony, William and Joseph Morse and John Moss : being a revision of the "Memorial of the Morses" published by Rev. Abner Morse in 1850, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Samuel Morse (1587-1654) immigrated to Watertown, Massachusetts in 1635. Anthony Morse (1618-1686) and his brother, William Morse (1614-1683), immigrated to Newbury, Massachusetts. Joseph Morse (d.1646) immigrated to Ipswich, Massachusetts. John Moss (1603 or 4-1707) immigrated to New Haven, Connecticut. All emigrated from England. Includes indexes. (Cloverdale, Oregon: Morse Society, 1982), Samuel Morse, Second Generation, pages 5-11. Hereinafter cited as Morse Genealogy : comprising the descendants of Samuel, Anthony, William and Joseph Morse and John Moss.
  8. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy, page 10.

Anthony Fisher1

Marriage*16 October 1586He married Mary Fiske, daughter of Nicholas Fiske and Johan Crispe, on 16 October 1586 in Fressingfield, Suffolk County, England.2,1 
Burial*11 April 1640He was buried on 11 April 1640 in Syleham, Suffolk County, England.1 

Family

Mary Fiske b. c 1561
Children 1.Joshua Fisher+3 b. 24 Feb 1585
 2.Anthony Fisher+1 b. 23 Apr 1591, d. 18 Apr 1671

Citations

  1. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy : record of the descendants of Joshua, Anthony and Cornelius Fisher, of Dedham, Mass., 1636-1640, downloaded from Google Books at www.google.com. (Everett, Massachusetts: Massachusetts Publishing Company, 1898), pages 1-4. Hereinafter cited as The Fisher Genealogy.
  2. [S1363] Clifford L. Stott, "William Crispe of Laxfield, Suffolk, Great-grandfather of Anthony and Joshua Fisher of Dedham, Massachusetts", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 151, pages 291-299 (July 1997). Hereinafter cited as "William Crispe of Laxfield, Suffolk."
  3. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy, pages 4-6.

Anthony Fisher Jr.1

Father*Anthony Fisher2 b. 23 Apr 1591, d. 18 Apr 1671
Mother*Mary __?__2 d. b 14 Nov 1663
Birth*Anthony Fisher Jr. was born in England.1 
Marriage*7 September 1647He married Joanna Faxon, daughter of Thomas Faxon and Joane __?__, on 7 September 1647 in Dedham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).3,4 

Family

Joanna Faxon b. c 1626
Child 1.Deborah Fisher+3 b. 24 Feb 1661

Citations

  1. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy : record of the descendants of Joshua, Anthony and Cornelius Fisher, of Dedham, Mass., 1636-1640, downloaded from Google Books at www.google.com. (Everett, Massachusetts: Massachusetts Publishing Company, 1898), pages 6-10. Hereinafter cited as The Fisher Genealogy.
  2. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy.
  3. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy, pages 18-21.
  4. [S1337] George L. Faxon, The History of the Faxon Family, containing a genealogy of the descendants of Thomas Faxon of Braintree, Mass. : with a map locating the homesteads of the first four generations; accompanied by copious abstracts from the records of deeds and probate. Also a Genealogy of branches of many allied families of Ballou, Barbour, Saxton, Washburn, Whitmarsh, and others, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Springfield, Massachusetts: Springfield Printing Company, 1880), Second Generation, pages 39-42. Hereinafter cited as The History of the Faxon Family, containing a genealogy of the descendants of Thomas Faxon of Braintree, Mass.

Charlotte Jane Fisher1

b. 1867
Birth*1867Charlotte Jane Fisher was born about 1867 in Mulmur, Dufferin County, Ontario Province, Canada.1 
Marriage*21 September 1887She married William Andrew Radford on 21 September 1887 in Dufferin County, Ontario Province.1 

Family

William Andrew Radford b. 1861
Child 1.John Radford1,2 b. 12 Jul 1893

Citations

  1. [S2122] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1939, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Wm Andrew Radford of Mulmur, age 26, farmer, bachelor, Methodist, born in Mulmur, son of John Radford and Elizabeth Andrew, married Charlotte Jane Fisher, age 20, spinster, Presbyterian, born in Mulmur, daughter of John Fisher and Anne E Newall, on 21 September 1887 in Dufferin, Ontario, Canada, witnesses Robert Newall and Mary Andrew, referencing Archives of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928, Reel# 56. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1939.
  2. [S499] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1917, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of John Radford on 12 July 1893 in Carleton, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada to William Andrew Radford and Charlotte Jane Fisher, referencing Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Series: Registrations of Births and Stillbirths, 1869-1913, Reel 114, Record Group Rg 80-2. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1917.

Cornelius Fisher1,2

b. circa 1628, d. 2 January 1699/0
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Anthony Fisher3 b. 23 Apr 1591, d. 18 Apr 1671
Mother*Mary __?__3 d. b 14 Nov 1663
Birth*circa 1628Cornelius Fisher was born circa 1628 in England.4,5 
Marriage*22 February 1652/53He married first Leah Heaton, daughter of Nathaniel Heaton and Elizabeth Wight, on 22 February 1652/53 in Dedham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).6,1,7,8 
(Husband) Death12 January 1663/64Cornelius became a widower when Leah (Heaton) Fisher died on 12 January 1663/64.4,9,1,8 
Marriage*25 July 1665He married second Sarah Everett, daughter of Richard Everett and Mary Winch, on 25 July 1665 in Dedham.10,2 
(Husband) Death28 February 1675Cornelius became a widower for the second time when Sarah (Everett) Fisher died on 28 February 1675.11,2 
(Son-in-Law) Probate30 January 1682The estate of Cornelius's mother-in-law, Elizabeth Maynard, late of Boston, widow, deceased was opened for probate on 30 January 1682 in Boston, Suffolk County, and her son Nathaniel Heaton and Cornelius Fisher, her deceased daughter Leah's husband, both of Wrentham and identified as two of the deceased's sons, were given full power to administer her estate. They gave bond, and the next day submitted an inventory taken by John Marion Sr. and Robert Butcher that included both real and personal property valued at £110:04:03 in total.12 
Death*2 January 1699/0He died on 2 January 1699/0 in Wrentham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).4,13 

Family 1

Leah Heaton b. 13 Apr 1634, d. 12 Jan 1663/64
Children 1.Elizabeth Fisher14 b. 20 Jun 1654, d. 14 Sep 1665
 2.Leah Fisher14 b. 5 May 1656, d. 10 Sep 1720
 3.Experience Fisher14 b. 10 Jan 1658, d. c 1700
 4.Cornelius Fisher+15,16,14 b. 8 Feb 1659/60, d. 6 Jun 1743
 5.Ann Fisher14 b. 22 Aug 1661, d. c 1712
 6.Eleazer Fisher17 b. 8 Jul 1663

Family 2

Sarah Everett b. 12 Jun 1644, d. 28 Feb 1675

Citations

  1. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America. Contains index. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in this work often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (111 Water Street, Baltimore, MD 21202: Gateway Press, Inc., 1982), Chapter 1, page 3. Hereinafter cited as The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America.
  2. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy : record of the descendants of Joshua, Anthony and Cornelius Fisher, of Dedham, Mass., 1636-1640, downloaded from Google Books at www.google.com. (Everett, Massachusetts: Massachusetts Publishing Company, 1898), pages 21-22. Hereinafter cited as The Fisher Genealogy.
  3. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy, pages 6-10.
  4. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "English Ancestry of Nathaniel Heaton of Boston, Mass., and his Nephew, James Heaton of New Haven, Conn.", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 152, pages 430-452 (October 1998): page 451. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry."
  5. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy, page 10.
  6. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry", page 451.
  7. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Dedham, Volumes 1 and 2, page 126, the date written as "the 22 of the 12 mo" which, under the Gregorian calendar of that period, was February, not December. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  8. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy, pages 21-22, noting date as "Feb. 23, 1653."
  9. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Dedham, Volumes 1 and 2, page 9.
  10. [S621] Edward Franklin Everett, Descendants of Richard Everett of Dedham, Mass, downloaded from Google Books at www.google.com. (Boston, Massachusetts: privately printed, 1902), First Generation, pages 9-20. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Richard Everett of Dedham.
  11. [S621] Edward Franklin Everett, Descendants of Richard Everett of Dedham, First Generation, pages 9-20, noting death date as "Dec. 28, 1677."
  12. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry", page 450.
  13. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy, pages 21-22, noting date of death as "June 2, 1699."
  14. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 1, page 4. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  15. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy, pages 34-35.
  16. [S287] George Henry Partridge, Partridge Genealogy, Descendants of George Partridge of Duxbury, Massachusetts, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Norwood, Massachusetts: Plimpton Press, 1915), pages 1-5. Hereinafter cited as George Partridge Genealogy and Descendants.
  17. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 1, page 4, spelling his name "Eleazor."

Cornelius Fisher1,2,3

b. 8 February 1659/60, d. 6 June 1743
Relationship3rd great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Cornelius Fisher2,3,4 b. c 1628, d. 2 Jan 1699/0
Mother*Leah Heaton2,3,4 b. 13 Apr 1634, d. 12 Jan 1663/64
Birth*8 February 1659/60Cornelius Fisher was born on 8 February 1659/60 in Dedham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).4,2 
Marriage*He married first Anna Whitney of Sherborn, daughter of Jonathan Whitney and Lydia Jones.2 
(Husband) Death5 March 1701Cornelius became a widower when Anna (Whitney) Fisher died on 5 March 1701.2 
Marriage*27 March 1702He married second, as her second husband, Mercy (Partridge) Colburn of Dedham, daughter of George Partridge and Sarah Tracy, on 27 March 1702 in Dedham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).3,5,6,7 
(Husband) Death20 September 1726Cornelius became a widower for the second time when Mercy (Partridge) Colburn Fisher died on 20 September 1726.2 
Marriage*13 February 1726/27He married third, as her second husband, Mary (Wheelock) Ware, daughter of Benjamin Wheelock and Elizabeth Bullin, on 13 February 1726/27 in Wrentham.2,8 
Death*6 June 1743He died on 6 June 1743 in Wrentham at age 83.9,10,11,12 

Family 1

Anna Whitney b. 28 Apr 1660, d. 5 Mar 1701
Child 1.Cornelius Fisher2 b. 29 Sep 1692

Family 2

Mercy Partridge b. c 1662/63, d. 20 Sep 1726

Family 3

Mary Wheelock b. 11 Jun 1674, d. 25 Mar 1750

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 1, page 4, noting his name as "Cornelius Fisher III". Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy : record of the descendants of Joshua, Anthony and Cornelius Fisher, of Dedham, Mass., 1636-1640, downloaded from Google Books at www.google.com. (Everett, Massachusetts: Massachusetts Publishing Company, 1898), pages 34-35. Hereinafter cited as The Fisher Genealogy.
  3. [S287] George Henry Partridge, Partridge Genealogy, Descendants of George Partridge of Duxbury, Massachusetts, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Norwood, Massachusetts: Plimpton Press, 1915), pages 1-5. Hereinafter cited as George Partridge Genealogy and Descendants.
  4. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 1, page 4.
  5. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Dedham, Volumes 1 and 2, page 33, her name transcribed as "Marcy". Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  6. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 1, page 4, noting her name as "Mercy Partridge" and the date as "3-26-1702."
  7. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy, pages 34-35, identifying her as "Marcy, widow of Samuel Colburn."
  8. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Marriages, Volume 2, page 293.
  9. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 1, page 4, noting his death date as "01-06-1742."
  10. [S1251] Miss Emma Forbes Ware, Ware Genealogy; Robert Ware, of Dedham, Massachusetts, 1642-1699, and his lineal descendants, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1901), pages 30-35, noting date as "Jan. 6, 1743". Hereinafter cited as Ware Genealogy.
  11. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy, pages 34-35, noting his death as "Jan. 6, 1743, in the 84th year of his age."
  12. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Deaths, Volume 2, page 441, transcribing his death date as "June 6, 1743 in his 84th year."