Rachel Fennimore1

ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Richard Fennimore1
Mother*Hannah __?__1
Birth*Rachel Fennimore was born in Burlington County, New Jersey.1 
Marriage*7 November 1774She married first John Heaton, son of Robert Heaton and Ann Carver, on 7 November 1774 at Abington, Burlington County.1,2 
(Wife) Death5 March 1780Rachel became a widow when John Heaton died on 5 March 1780 at age 27.3,1 
Marriage*1784She married second Robert Thomas in 1784.1 

Family 1

John Heaton b. 30 Apr 1752, d. 5 Mar 1780

Family 2

Robert Thomas

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 18, pages 647-648. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1424] U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, online at www.ancestry.com, Burlington, New Jersey, Burlington Monthly Meeting, Minutes, 1677-1777. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935.
  3. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 18, pages 645-646.

Richard Fennimore1

Marriage*He married Hannah __?__.1 

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 18, pages 647-648. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Mary Ann Fenton1

Marriage*1824She married Abraham Hogeland, son of Derick K. Hogeland and Johanna Stevens, in 1824.1 
(Wife) Death25 December 1863Mary Ann became a widow when Abraham Hogeland died on 25 December 1863 at age 71.1 

Family

Abraham Hogeland b. 16 Sep 1792, d. 25 Dec 1863
Children 1.Elias Hogeland+2 b. 22 Feb 1829
 2.Johannah Hogeland+1 b. 29 Jun 1832, d. 17 Apr 1905
 3.John Hogeland3 b. 19 Jun 1834

Citations

  1. [S2081] History and genealogy of the Hoagland family in America, online at www.ancestry.com, Book II. Genealogy of Coernelis Diercksen Hoochlandt, #110. Abraham Hogeland, page 46. Hereinafter cited as History and genealogy of the Hoagland family in America.
  2. [S2081] History and genealogy of the Hoagland family in America, online at www.ancestry.com, Book II. Genealogy of Coernelis Diercksen Hoochlandt, #155. Elias Hogeland, page 48.
  3. [S2081] History and genealogy of the Hoagland family in America, online at www.ancestry.com, Book II. Genealogy of Coernelis Diercksen Hoochlandt, #158. John Hogeland, pages 48-49.

Simeon Fenton1

Marriage*He married Jane Yerkes, daughter of Daniel Yerkes and Esther Lykens.1 

Family

Jane Yerkes b. 1803, d. 9 Dec 1884

Citations

  1. [S2079] Josiah Granville Leach, Chronicle of the Yerkes Family with Notes on the Leach and Rutter Families, on one microfilm reel, 368 pages, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: printed for the author by the J. B. Lippincott Company, 1904), #63. Daniel Yerkes, page 43. Hereinafter cited as Chronicle of the Yerkes Family.

Catherine Fergis1

Birth*Catherine Fergis was born in Ireland.1 
Marriage*She married Owen Gillespie in Ireland.1 

Family

Owen Gillespie
Child 1.John J. Gillespie+1 b. 2 Nov 1875, d. 18 Jun 1923

Citations

  1. [S2050] Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage of John Joseph Gillespie, age 45, on 20 January 1920 in Mahoning County, Ohio, child of Owen Gillespie and Catherine Fergis, married Nell Agnes McCarty Heaton, age 41, child of Dennis McCarty and Jane Whalen, referencing database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPQL-2R2V : 17 December 2019), John Joseph Gillespie and Nell Agnes McCarty Heaton, 20 Jan 1920; citing Marriage, Mahoning, Ohio, United States, Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society, Columbus; FHL microfilm. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013.

Catherine Jane Ferguson1

b. 18 April 1814, d. 29 March 1857
Birth*18 April 1814Catherine Jane Ferguson was born on 18 April 1814 in Harrison County, Indiana.1 
Marriage*27 March 1841She married Jesse Enlow, son of Jesse E. Enlow and Anna L. Highfill, on 27 March 1841 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, Indiana.1,2 
Death*29 March 1857She died on 29 March 1857 in Patoka Township, Crawford County, Indiana, at age 42.1 

Family

Jesse Enlow b. 24 Jan 1814, d. 11 Jun 1898
Child 1.Marinda Catherine Enlow+3,1 b. 4 May 1854, d. b 1910

Citations

  1. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/… .Caution: This is a beautifully presented collection of "Person Pages" containing a variety of information about specific ancestors submitted by individual contributors -- often, unfortunately, with no sources. If the information we have chosen to pass along here is accurate, we are extremely grateful to the contributor(s) who have shared it. Without documentation, however, we researchers are always forced to question the validity of information. We hope what we have selected to include was originally obtained from family Bible records, or other reliable sources, and is accurate. Although, even when we have found contributed information to be unreliable, inaccurate or incomplete, we consider the information useful as possible clues as we research, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LH36-J5Y. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.
  2. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LBKY-92D
  3. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/2MP5-Q5X

Garry R. Ferguson1

b. 25 November 1927
Father*Jesse E. Ferguson1,2 b. 19 Dec 1902, d. 10 Jun 1930
Mother*Grace C. McKay1,3 b. 8 Dec 1906, d. 23 Jan 1951
Birth*25 November 1927Garry R. Ferguson was born on 25 November 1927 in Santaquin, Utah County, Utah.1,4 
Name VariationHis full name was Garry Ray Ferguson.5 
(Son) Census US 193022 April 1930Garry R. was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 22 April 1930 in the household of his parents in Santaquin, Utah County, Utah. He was 2 years old.4 
(Son) Death10 June 1930When he was 2 years old, his father died on 10 June 1930 at age 276,7,8 
(Son) Marriage and his mother married a second time, a few years later, to Fred N. Becker.3 
(Son) Census US 194018 April 1940Garry R. was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 18 April 1940 in the household of his mother and stepfather at 241 Columbia Place, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. He was 12 years old, had completed his education through the 5th grade of elementary school, and had attended school within the census year. His older brother, Paul, had lived with their mother and stepfather in Los Angeles in 1935, and Garry had lived in Santaquin, Utah that year.9 
Draft Registration*9 January 1946Garry Ray Ferguson completed his World War II Draft Registration Card on 9 January 1946 in Los Angeles, California. His home address was reported as 2127 Almadale Avenue, Los Angeles, California, and his next of kin was his mother, Mrs. Grace Becker, at the same address. He worked for Army Transport and was described as 5' 9" tall, weighing 157 lbs. with brown eyes, brown hair and a ruddy complexion. He also wore glasses.5 
Marriage*1950He married Dolores Marie Hawks in 1950.10,1 
Residence*After their marriage, the couple lived at 1812 S. Doncrest Street, Monterey Park, California.11,12,13,14 
Voter Registration*1950Garry R. Ferguson, who lived at 1812 S. Doncrest Street, Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, California, was listed as a registered voter in 1950. His wife was not yet 21 years of age, the legal voting age at the time.11 
Voter Registration*between 1952 and 1956Mrs. Dolores and Garry R. Ferguson, of Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, California, were both listed as registered voters between 1952 and 1956. On the list for 1952, Garry's brother, Paul, and his wife, Greta, lived at 1909 S. Doncrest Street, only about one block away from each other.12,13,14,15 

Family

Dolores Marie Hawks b. 10 Nov 1930

Citations

  1. [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, Garry R. Ferguson, Memorial# 121963260. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S2197] Utah, U.S., Select Marriage Index, 1887-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 12 November 1923 in Salt Lake County, Utah, USA, of Grace McKay and Jesse E Ferguson, citing Certificate# A043521. Hereinafter cited as Utah, U.S., Select Marriage Index, 1887-1985.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Grace C (McKay) Becker, Memorial# 85346308.
  4. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse E. and Grace Ferguson, Year: 1930; Census Place: Santaquin, Utah, Utah; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 2342157. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Garry Ray Ferguson of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA, age 18, born on 25 November 1927 at Santaquin, Utah, USA, registered on 9 January 1946 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA, describing him as 5 9 in height, weighing 152, Ruddy complexion, Brown eyes and Brown hair, other members of his household included 1, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri, WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147, Box 559. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jesse Earl Ferguson, Memorial# 149516.
  7. [S1702] Utah, U.S., Death and Military Death Certificates, 1904-1961, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 11 June 1930 in the Utah County Jail, Provo, Utah County, Utah, USA, of Jessie Earl Ferguson, age 27, married, carpenter, born on 19 December 1902 in Eureka, Juab, Utah, USA to William Ferguson and Nora Ballou, informant Grace Ferguson, Santaquin, Utah, burial 13 June 1930 in Eureka Cemetery; cause of death was suicide by hanging, after first attempting suicide by cutting his throat with a razor, referencing Utah State Archives, Salt Lake City, Utah, Series# 81448. Hereinafter cited as Utah, U.S., Death and Military Death Certificates, 1904-1961.
  8. [S2200] Jesse E. Ferguson 1930 Suicide, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, 11 June 1930, pages 1 and 6, "Miner Commits Suicide in Utah County Jail; Four Tries Fail; Man Hangs Himself, Man Apparently Temporarily Deranged Leads Officers a Hectic Chase During Afternoon; Wife Survives". Hereinafter cited as Jesse E. Ferguson 1930 Suicide.
  9. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Fred N. and Grace C. Becker, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00419; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 60-982. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Dolores Marie (Hawks) Ferguson, Memorial# 121967420.
  11. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1950 voter registration for Garry R Ferguson, Democrat, of 1812 S Doncrest Street, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968. Hereinafter cited as California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968.
  12. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1952 voter registration for Garry R Ferguson, Democrat, and Mrs. Dolores M. Ferguson, Democrat, of 1812 S Doncrest Steet, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968.
  13. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1954 voter registration for Garry R Ferguson, Democrat, and Mrs. Dolores M. Ferguson, Democrat, of 1812 S Doncrest Steet, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968.
  14. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1956 voter registration for Garry R Ferguson, Democrat, and Mrs. Dolores M. Ferguson, Democrat, of 1812 S Doncrest Steet, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968.
  15. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1952 voter registration for Paul Ferguson, Democrat, and Mrs. Greta Ferguson, of 1909 S Doncrest St, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968.

James Campbell Ferguson1

b. 29 February 1832, d. 13 February 1923
Birth*29 February 1832James Campbell Ferguson was born on 29 February 1832 in Orleans, Orange County, Indiana.1,2 
Marriage*27 April 1853He married Sarah Tegarden on 27 April 1853 in Orange County, Indiana.1 
Death*13 February 1923He died on 13 February 1923 in Orleans, Orange County, Indiana, at age 901 
Burial* and was buried in Mount Lebanon Cemetery, French Lick, Orange County.1 

Family

Sarah Tegarden
Child 1.William Scott Ferguson1 b. 3 Apr 1855, d. 6 Mar 1935

Citations

  1. [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 Campbell Ferguson, Memorial# 76307090. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Scott Ferguson, Memorial# 108295293.

Jane Ferguson1

b. 15 February 1794, d. 1827
Birth*15 February 1794Jane Ferguson was born on 15 February 1794 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland.1 
Marriage*1 February 1822She married Captain John Fowke, son of Francis Fowke and Mary Lowe, on 1 February 1822 at St. Anne's, Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland.1 
Residence*They probably lived in County Antrim.1 
Death*1827She died in 1827 in either Dublin or Belfast1 
Burial* and was buried at the Parish Church, Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland.1 

Family

Captain John Fowke b. 4 Jul 1794, d. 26 Oct 1851

Citations

  1. [S765] The Bell Family at Links - Genealogy, online at http://genealogy.links.org. Compiled by Camilla von Massenbach at e-mail address. Even though the database is a beta version and sourcing is incomplete, hard to find or absent, it provided some confirming information and new clues about the Bell family. Hereinafter cited as Bell Family at Links - Genealogy.

Jesse E. Ferguson1

b. 19 December 1902, d. 10 June 1930
Father*William Ferguson2,3,4 b. 12 Feb 1871, d. 13 Sep 1937
Mother*Nora Ballou2,5,3 b. 22 Feb 1877, d. 10 Oct 1925
Birth*19 December 1902Jesse E. Ferguson was born on 19 December 1902 in Eureka, Juab County, Utah.2,3,6,7 
Name VariationHis full name was Jesse Earl Ferguson.3 
Marriage*12 November 1923He married, as her first husband, Grace C. McKay, daughter of Charles Albert McKay Sr. and Louise Jepson, on 12 November 1923 in Salt Lake County, Utah.1 
Census US 1930*22 April 1930Grace and Jesse E. Ferguson were enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 22 April 1930 in Santaquin, Utah County, Utah. Jesse was 27 years of age and a carpenter, and Grace was age 23. They reported being ages 21 and 18 years, respectively, at their first, and we believe their only, marriage. They owned their house which was valued at $1,500. Their two young sons were enumerated with them in 1930. Paul E. was 5 years old and Garry R. was age 2.6 
Death*10 June 1930He committed suicide on 10 June 1930 in Provo, Utah, at age 27. The disturbing story of his death was covered in several Utah newspapers3,8,9 
Burial* and was buried in Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Juab County, Utah.3 

Family

Grace C. McKay b. 8 Dec 1906, d. 23 Jan 1951
Children 1.Paul E. Ferguson10 b. 19 Feb 1925
 2.Garry R. Ferguson11,1 b. 25 Nov 1927

Citations

  1. [S2197] Utah, U.S., Select Marriage Index, 1887-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 12 November 1923 in Salt Lake County, Utah, USA, of Grace McKay and Jesse E Ferguson, citing Certificate# A043521. Hereinafter cited as Utah, U.S., Select Marriage Index, 1887-1985.
  2. [S1703] Utah, Select County Marriages, 1887-1937, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 12 November 1923 in Salt Lake, Utah, United States, of Grace McKay, age 19, born on 8 December 1907, daughter of Charles McKay and Louise Jepson, and Jesse E. Ferguson, born on 19 December 1902, son of William Ferguson and Nora Blue, referencing FHL Film# 429116. Hereinafter cited as Utah, Select County Marriages, 1887-1937.
  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, Jesse Earl Ferguson, Memorial# 149516. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Ferguson, Memorial# 149515.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nora (Ballou) Ferguson, Memorial# 149514.
  6. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse E. and Grace Ferguson, Year: 1930; Census Place: Santaquin, Utah, Utah; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 2342157. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2199] Utah, U.S., Select Marriages, 1887-1966, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, of Jesse E. Ferguson, born in Eureka, Utah, son of William Ferguson and Nora Blue, and Grace McKay, born in Gunnison, Utah, daughter of Charles McKay and Louise Jepson, citing FHL Film# 429116, reference ID 43521. Hereinafter cited as Utah, U.S., Select Marriages, 1887-1966.
  8. [S1702] Utah, U.S., Death and Military Death Certificates, 1904-1961, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 11 June 1930 in the Utah County Jail, Provo, Utah County, Utah, USA, of Jessie Earl Ferguson, age 27, married, carpenter, born on 19 December 1902 in Eureka, Juab, Utah, USA to William Ferguson and Nora Ballou, informant Grace Ferguson, Santaquin, Utah, burial 13 June 1930 in Eureka Cemetery; cause of death was suicide by hanging, after first attempting suicide by cutting his throat with a razor, referencing Utah State Archives, Salt Lake City, Utah, Series# 81448. Hereinafter cited as Utah, U.S., Death and Military Death Certificates, 1904-1961.
  9. [S2200] Jesse E. Ferguson 1930 Suicide, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, 11 June 1930, pages 1 and 6, "Miner Commits Suicide in Utah County Jail; Four Tries Fail; Man Hangs Himself, Man Apparently Temporarily Deranged Leads Officers a Hectic Chase During Afternoon; Wife Survives". Hereinafter cited as Jesse E. Ferguson 1930 Suicide.
  10. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Fred N. and Grace C. Becker, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00419; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 60-982. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Garry R. Ferguson, Memorial# 121963260.

Paul E. Ferguson1

b. 19 February 1925
Father*Jesse E. Ferguson1 b. 19 Dec 1902, d. 10 Jun 1930
Mother*Grace C. McKay1 b. 8 Dec 1906, d. 23 Jan 1951
Birth*19 February 1925Paul E. Ferguson was born on 19 February 1925 in Santaquin, Utah County, Utah.1,2 
Name VariationHis full name was Paul Earl Ferguson.2 
(Son) Census US 193022 April 1930Paul E. was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 22 April 1930 in the household of his parents in Santaquin, Utah County, Utah. He was 5 years old.3 
(Son) Death10 June 1930When he was about 5 years old, his father died on 10 June 1930 at age 274,5,6 
(Son) Marriage and his mother married a second time, a few years later, to Fred N. Becker.7 
(Son) Census US 194018 April 1940Paul E. was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 18 April 1940 in the household of his mother and stepfather at 241 Columbia Place, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. He was 15 years old, had completed his education through the 7th grade of elementary school, and had attended school within the census year. He had lived with his mother and stepfather in Los Angeles in 1935, and his younger brother, Garry, had lived in Santaquin, Utah that year.1 
Draft Registration*19 April 1946Paul Earl Ferguson completed his World War II Draft Registration Card on 19 April 1946 in Los Angeles, California. His home address was reported as 2127 Almadale Avenue, Los Angeles, California, and the person who would always know his address was his mother, Mrs. Grace Becker, at the same address. He was unemployed, had brown eyes, brown hair, and a light complexion. He also had an appendectomy scar.2 
Marriage*28 May 1950He married Greta J. Duitz on 28 May 1950 in Los Angeles County, California.8 
Voter Registration*1952Mrs. Greta and Paul E. Ferguson, of 1909 S. Doncrest Street, Monterey Park, California, were listed as registered voters in 1952. On the lists between 1950 and 1956, Paul's brother, Garry, and his wife, Dolores, lived at 1812 S. Doncrest Street, only about one block away from where Paul and Greta were recorded in 1952.9,10,11,12,13 
Voter Registration1962Mrs. Greta and Paul E. Ferguson, of 2829 Parkview Drive, Alhambra, California, were listed as registered voters in 1962.14 

Family

Greta J. Duitz b. 1927

Citations

  1. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Fred N. and Grace C. Becker, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00419; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 60-982. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Paul Earl Ferguson of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA, age 21, born on 19 February 1925 at Santaquin, Utah, USA, registered on 22 April 1946 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA, describing him as having a light complexion, Brown eyes and Brown hair, other members of his household included 1, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri, WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147, Box 559. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse E. and Grace Ferguson, Year: 1930; Census Place: Santaquin, Utah, Utah; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 2342157. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [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, Jesse Earl Ferguson, Memorial# 149516. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S1702] Utah, U.S., Death and Military Death Certificates, 1904-1961, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 11 June 1930 in the Utah County Jail, Provo, Utah County, Utah, USA, of Jessie Earl Ferguson, age 27, married, carpenter, born on 19 December 1902 in Eureka, Juab, Utah, USA to William Ferguson and Nora Ballou, informant Grace Ferguson, Santaquin, Utah, burial 13 June 1930 in Eureka Cemetery; cause of death was suicide by hanging, after first attempting suicide by cutting his throat with a razor, referencing Utah State Archives, Salt Lake City, Utah, Series# 81448. Hereinafter cited as Utah, U.S., Death and Military Death Certificates, 1904-1961.
  6. [S2200] Jesse E. Ferguson 1930 Suicide, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, 11 June 1930, pages 1 and 6, "Miner Commits Suicide in Utah County Jail; Four Tries Fail; Man Hangs Himself, Man Apparently Temporarily Deranged Leads Officers a Hectic Chase During Afternoon; Wife Survives". Hereinafter cited as Jesse E. Ferguson 1930 Suicide.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Grace C (McKay) Becker, Memorial# 85346308.
  8. [S2179] California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1949-1959, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 28 May 1950 in Los Angeles, California, USA, of Paul E Ferguson, age 25, born about 1925, and Greta J Duitz, age 23, born about 1927. Hereinafter cited as California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  9. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1952 voter registration for Paul Ferguson, Democrat, and Mrs. Greta Ferguson, of 1909 S Doncrest St, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968. Hereinafter cited as California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968.
  10. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1950 voter registration for Garry R Ferguson, Democrat, of 1812 S Doncrest Street, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968.
  11. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1952 voter registration for Garry R Ferguson, Democrat, and Mrs. Dolores M. Ferguson, Democrat, of 1812 S Doncrest Steet, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968.
  12. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1954 voter registration for Garry R Ferguson, Democrat, and Mrs. Dolores M. Ferguson, Democrat, of 1812 S Doncrest Steet, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968.
  13. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1956 voter registration for Garry R Ferguson, Democrat, and Mrs. Dolores M. Ferguson, Democrat, of 1812 S Doncrest Steet, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968.
  14. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, 1962 voter registration for Paul E Ferguson, Democrat, and Mrs. Greta Ferguson, Democrat, of 2829 Parkview Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA, referencing California State Library, Sacramento, California, Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968.

Phebe Ferguson1

b. 1 February 1776, d. 13 October 1863
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Birth*1 February 1776Phebe Ferguson was born on 1 February 1776.1 
Marriage*17 September 1811She married Ebenezer Heaton, son of John Heaton and Sarah Warden, on 17 September 1811.1 
Children* Eben and Phebe had at least 3 boys and a girl, however their names are not known.1 
(Wife) Death23 December 1830Phebe became a widow when Ebenezer Heaton died on 23 December 1830.2 
Death*13 October 1863She died on 13 October 1863 in Clark County, Ohio, at age 87.1 

Family

Ebenezer Heaton b. 1783, d. 23 Dec 1830

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 5, page 168. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 5, pages 167-168.

William Ferguson1

b. 12 February 1871, d. 13 September 1937
Birth*12 February 1871William Ferguson was born on 12 February 1871.2 
Marriage*1893He married Nora Ballou in 1893.1,2,3 
(Husband) Death10 October 1925William became a widower when Nora (Ballou) Ferguson died on 10 October 1925 at age 48.3 
Death*13 September 1937He died on 13 September 1937 at age 662 
Burial* and was buried in Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Juab County, Utah.2 

Family

Nora Ballou b. 22 Feb 1877, d. 10 Oct 1925
Child 1.Jesse E. Ferguson+1,4,2 b. 19 Dec 1902, d. 10 Jun 1930

Citations

  1. [S1703] Utah, Select County Marriages, 1887-1937, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 12 November 1923 in Salt Lake, Utah, United States, of Grace McKay, age 19, born on 8 December 1907, daughter of Charles McKay and Louise Jepson, and Jesse E. Ferguson, born on 19 December 1902, son of William Ferguson and Nora Blue, referencing FHL Film# 429116. Hereinafter cited as Utah, Select County Marriages, 1887-1937.
  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 Ferguson, Memorial# 149515. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nora (Ballou) Ferguson, Memorial# 149514.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jesse Earl Ferguson, Memorial# 149516.

William Scott Ferguson1

b. 3 April 1855, d. 6 March 1935
Father*James Campbell Ferguson2 b. 29 Feb 1832, d. 13 Feb 1923
Mother*Sarah Tegarden2
Birth*3 April 1855William Scott Ferguson was born on 3 April 1855 in Iowa or in Leipsic, Orange County, Indiana.3,4 
Marriage*1 December 1890He married Laura B. Jones, daughter of Thomas Jones and Mary Jane Curtis, on 1 December 1890 in Dubois County, Indiana.5,1,6 
(Brother-in-Law) Death24 March 1892William murdered James Garland, his brother-in-law, on 24 March 1892 in Crawford County, Indiana.7,8 
(Brother-in-Law) MurderStories regarding the murder appeared in several newspapers throughout the state of Indiana and one researcher reported finding more than 30 articles about it, counting the original publication of a story and the copies by other newspapers. Although not the first newspaper to publish the information, the front page of The Jasper Weekly Courier on Friday, 1 April 1892 shouted news of the killing with cascading headlines over the description of the event. Our transcriptions of that early article, and four later mentions of additional parts to the story, follow:


The Jasper Weekly Courier, Jasper, Indiana, Friday, 1 April 1892, page 1

A FAMILY FEUD
James Garland Murdered in Crawford County
by His Brother-in-Law, William S. Ferguson


James Thomas Garland, of Crawford County, and William S. Ferguson, of Orange County, brothers-in-law, met on the forenoon of the 25th at the residence of their father-in-law, John R. Pace, three miles south of Birdseye in Crawford County. The meeting appears to have been accidental, and occurred at the gate in front of Pace’s residence. As soon as they met Ferguson demanded of Garland the immediate payment of an old debt claimed to be owing him by Garland. The reply by Garland to this demand was that he was willing to pay anything he honestly owed, but not until a settlement of disputed items had been made.

The declaration of Garland greatly exasperated Ferguson and he immediately made an attack on Garland, striking him in the neck with his fist and knocking him senseless to the ground. Ferguson continued the attack by jumping upon Garland with his knees, frequently repeating this and finally choking Garland, the latter dying while Ferguson had him by the throat.

Finding that Garland was dead, Ferguson lifted the body and carried it into the residence of his father-in-law. He then went out to where his horse was hitched, mounted him and galloped away. The murder, from all the information so far obtainable, seems to have been utterly unprovoked and cold blooded. Both have families. (New Albany Ledger)
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The Richmond Item, Richmond, Indiana, Wednesday, 30 March 1892, page 2

Searching for a Murderer


English, Indiana, 30 March. The Garland brothers, who are the brothers of the man killed on 24th (sic) instant near Birdseye by William S. Ferguson of Dubois County, are at the head of a posse of men armed with Winchesters, and scouring that county in search of Ferguson. If caught, Ferguson will be lynched. Rumor has it that Garland and Ferguson had made threats and counter threats to whip each other, but this is hardly supposable on the part of Garland who was just recovering from an attack of measles.
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The Evansville Journal, Evansville, Indiana, Monday, 25 April 1892, page 5

A MURDERER CAPTURED

William S. Ferguson Taken to Dubois for Trial


Princeton, Indiana. Special: William S. Ferguson was captured in this city today. About two months ago he and his brother-in-law, James Thomas Garland, engaged in a quarrel at Birdseye, sixty-five miles east of this city, over an account. It is claimed that Ferguson owed Garland. A scuffle took place and Ferguson grabbed Garland by the whiskers with one hand and with the other pounded him to death. He afterward carried the victim to his yard, washed him and laid him out. He made his escape. It is claimed he has been in hiding in southern Indiana all the time. He is a tough-looking character and is said to be a terror to the locality in which he lived. The good people will no doubt feel relieved over his capture. Judge Lynch may take him in charge when he reaches his destination. He pleaded with the officers not to take him to his home – Dubois County – but he was nevertheless taken to that county this evening. A big reward was offered for his arrest.

A Jasper special says: William S. Ferguson, who a few weeks ago murdered James Thomas Garland, his brother-in-law, who asked him to pay a bill he owed him, was captured this morning near Princeton, Indiana by Sheriff Key and his deputy, James F. McAfee. He was placed in jail here this evening to await trial at the next term of the circuit court, which convenes next Monday.
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The Jasper Weekly Courier, Jasper, Indiana, Friday, 29 April 1892, page 5

Dubois Circuit Court


The Grand July was empaneled and sworn, with Nicholas Harris as Foreman, and returned two indictments, one against William S. Ferguson for manslaughter; he was arraigned, pleaded not guilty, and the case set down for trial on next Wednesday.
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The Jasper Weekly Courier, Jasper, Indiana, Friday, 6 May 1892, page 5

Dubois Circuit Court


State vs. William S. Ferguson, manslaughter: continued on motion of State, on account of absence of Mary J. Pace; and in default of $2,500 bond, defendant was committed to county jail.
____________.8,7
 
Death*6 March 1935He died on 6 March 1935 in French Lick, Orange County, Indiana, at age 791 
Burial* and was buried in Mount Lebanon Cemetery, French Lick.1 

Family

Laura Belle Jones b. 15 Nov 1867, d. 11 Oct 1964

Citations

  1. [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 Scott Ferguson, Memorial# 108295293. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Campbell Ferguson, Memorial# 76307090.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Scott Ferguson, Memorial# 108295293, reporting his place of birth as Leipsic, Orange County, Indiana.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William S. and Laura B. Ferguson, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Orange, Indiana; Roll: 396; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1240396, reporting his place of birth as Iowa. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1570] Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William S. Ferguson and Laura B. Jones on 1 December 1890 in Dubois County, Indiana, referencing FHL Film# 434835, Item#2, page 208. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Laura Belle (Jones) Ferguson, Memorial# 108295395.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Thomas Garland, Memorial# 214391994.
  8. [S2289] Newspaper Stories Regarding the 1892 Murder of James Garland in Crawford County, Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Jasper Weekly Courier, Jasper, Indiana, Friday, 1 April 1892, page 1; The Richmond Item, Richmond, Indiana, Wednesday, 30 March 1892, page 2; The Evansville Journal, Evansville, Indiana, Monday, 25 April 1892, page 5; The Jasper Weekly Courier, Jasper, Indiana, Friday, 29 April 1892, page 5; The Jasper Weekly Courier, Jasper, Indiana, Friday, 6 May 1892, page 5. Hereinafter cited as Newspaper Stories Regarding the 1892 Murder of James Garland in Crawford County, Indiana.

______ Ferguson1

Marriage*22 June 1940He married, as her third husband, Myrtle Rauls, daughter of James Calvin Alexander and Eva Catherine Myers, on 22 June 1940.1 
Divorce*1940The Ferguson's marriage ended shortly after they married, although whether they divorced or Myrtle was widowed again, we don't know. She married a fourth time in January of 1941.2,3,4 

Family

Myrtle Alexander b. 12 Feb 1894, d. 4 Mar 1960

Citations

  1. [S2168] U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, name changed by marriage on 22 June 1940 of Mrs. Myrtle Rauls to Mrs. Myrtle Ferguson, Post Mistress of the post office in Marquand, Madison County, Missouri, citing volume range 1930-1971, Volume 38 and referencing National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Washington, D.C., Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971, Roll# 72, Archive Publication# M841. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971.
  2. [S2168] U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, name changed by marriage on 11 January 1941 of Mrs. Myrtle R. Ferguson to Mrs. Myrtle R. Fralick, Post Mistress of the post office in Marquand, Madison County, Missouri, citing volume range 1930-1971, Volume 38 and referencing National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Washington, D.C., Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971, Roll# 72, Archive Publication# M841.
  3. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 11 January 1941 in Madison County, Missouri, USA, of Kelly O Fralick of Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri and Myrtle R Fergerson of Marquand, Madison County, Missouri, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  4. [S1768] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Kelley O Fralick of Marquand, Madison County, Missouri, USA, born on 25 February 1892 in Cowell County, Kentucky, USA, had no middle name, initial only, self-employed, person who would always know his address was Myrtle R. Fralick of the same address, his height was 5 8, eyes were Blue, hair was Gray, weight was 144 and his complexion was Ruddy, referencing The National Archives at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Missouri, Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, Group# 147, Box or Roll# 873. Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.

Alice Betty Fernandez1,2,3

b. 13 August 1921, d. 24 February 1997
Father*Joseph Fernandez3,4 b. 13 Dec 1894, d. 21 Jan 1981
Mother*Mary Jane Crawford3,4 b. 4 Mar 1894, d. 4 Sep 1981
Birth*13 August 1921Alice Betty Fernandez was born on 13 August 1921 in Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio.2,1 
(Daughter) Census US 193026 April 1930Betty was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 26 April 1930 in the household of her parents at 2157 Boliver Road, Canton, Stark County, Ohio. She was 8 years old and had attended school within the census year.5,6 
Marriage*1936She married first, as his first wife, Joseph Buch, son of Vito Buch and Rosaria DiFrancesco, probably in 1936.3,7 
Marriage*10 August 1940She married second, as his second wife, Russell Hope of East Sparta, Ohio, son of William Hope and Mary M. Friley, on or before 10 August 1940, probably in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, where Alice Betty lived and where their marriage license was issued. Russell was 32 years of age and working as a coal miner, and Alice Betty was 18 years old.2,8 
Marriage*She married third Clarence J. Moore, son of John C. Moore and Mabel M. Miller.9,10 
Census US 1950*3 April 1950Alice and Clarence Moore were enumerated on the 1950 census taken on 3 April 1950 on the Township Line Road, North of 30, West Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. Clarence was 37 years of age, worked as a truck driver for a trucking company, and had worked 56 hours the week before the census was taken. Alice was 28 years of age and keeping house. Alice's two children from her first marriage were enumerated with them. Rosemary and Joseph Buch, ages 13 and 11 years, respectively, were both recorded with the surname Moore. Rosemary's line number was selected for supplemental information, and we learned that she had lived in the same house one year earlier, had completed her education through the 7th grade of Secondary School, and had attended school within the previous two months. Also enumerated in the Moore household in 1950 were Alice's parents, Mary and Joseph Fernandez, two sisters, Barbara Fernandez and Dorothy (Fernandez) Boggs, a brother-in-law, Russell Junior Boggs, and a niece and nephew. The Fernandez sisters' father was 56 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and worked without pay on a farm as a farmer's helper. He had worked 60 hours the week before the census was taken. Their mother was 56 years of age and helped with the home housework. Alice's sister, Barbara, was 14 years old, and her sister, Dorothy Boggs, was 23 years of age, married, helped with the home housework, and resided in the Moore household with her husband and two children. Her husband, Russell Junior Boggs, was 24 years of age, a laborer, and was seeking work. His line number was also selected for supplemental information, and we learned that he had lived in the same house one year earlier, and had completed his education through the 8th grade of Secondary School. He had not worked at all in 1949, had been looking for work for 30 weeks, and had no income from any source in 1949. The Boggs' daughter, Doris, was 5 years old, and son, Russel Jr., was age one.9 
Divorce*Alice Betty (Fernandez) Buch Hope Moore and Clarence John Moore separated, and were probably divorced. Clarence married again on 8 August 1951 and Alice married her fourth husband on 7 March 1952.11,4 
Marriage*7 March 1952She married fourth Harold V. Nichols, son of Vernon C. Nichols and Olive Meredith, on 7 March 1952 in Stark County, Ohio.4 
(Wife) Death4 December 1955Alice became a widow when Harold V. Nichols died on 4 December 1955 at age 41.12 
Marriage*10 November 1973She married fifth, as his first wife, Joseph F. Dambrowski, son of Joseph Dambrowski and Magdalene Bzoski, on 10 November 1973 in Stark County, Ohio.13,14 
(Wife) Death1 December 1995Alice Betty became a widow when Joseph F. Dambrowski died on 1 December 1995 at age 71.15 
Death*24 February 1997She died on 24 February 1997 at age 7516 
Burial* and was buried as Alice Betty Dambrowski with her husband, both names on his Military Headstone, in Plot 47, 0, 2262 of Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California.16,15 

Family 1

Joseph Buch b. 19 Mar 1914
Children 1.Rosemary Buch3 b. 7 Jan 1937
 2.Joseph Buch3 b. 18 Mar 1939

Family 2

Russell Hope b. 26 Jul 1908

Family 3

Clarence J. Moore b. 8 Jul 1912

Family 4

Harold V. Nichols b. 11 Jun 1914, d. 4 Dec 1955

Family 5

Joseph F. Dambrowski b. 15 Aug 1924, d. 1 Dec 1995

Citations

  1. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Alice Betty Buch, born on 13 August 1921 at Elyria, Ohio, daughter of Joseph Fernandez and Mary J Crawford, died in 15 February 1997, agency notes: Aug 1939: Name listed as ALICE BETTY BUCH; Dec 1941: Name listed as BETTY FERNANDEZ BUCH; Nov 1950: Name listed as ALICE BETTYFERNANDEZ MOORE; Apr 1952: Name listed as ALICE BETTY NICHOLS; Aug 1954: Name listed as ALICE BETTY DAMBROWSKI;: Name listed as BETTY FERNANDEZ. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, The Daily Times, New Philadelphia, Ohio, Saturday, 10 August 1940, page 8, newspaper publication of the marriage license issued to Russell Leonard Hope, age 32, coal miner, of Route# 1, East Sparta, and Alice Betty Buch, age 18, of RFD Sandyville. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
  3. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Mary Fernandez, (their surname transcribed as "Fernandey" by Ancestry), Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Stark, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03151; Pages: 9A-9B; Enumeration District: 76-85. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Betty Alice Moore, age 30, daughter of Joseph Fernandez and Mary Jane Crawford, and Harold V Nichols, age 30, son of Vernon C. Nichols and Olive Meredith, on 7 March 1952 in Stark County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 002251846. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  5. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Mary Fernandez, (their surname spelled "Frandez" by the census taker), Year: 1930; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341603. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Fred Ray Shook of Lorain County, Ohio, age 25 years on 15 November 1933, so born in 1908, truck driver, not previously married, born in Leroy, West Virginia, son of Cyrus Shook and Dora Showalter, and Flossie Isabell Hand of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, age 19 years on 21 May 1934, not previously married, born in Kipton, Ohio, daughter of Clarence Hand and Cassie Cox, on 18 August 1934 in Delaware County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001955845.
  7. [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, Rosemary McDonald, Memorial# 68417283, recording her date of birth as 7 January 1937. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  8. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Russell Leonard Hope of East Sparta, Stark County, Ohio, age 32, born on 26 July 1908 at "Lenroy", Ohio, registered on 16 October 1940 in Canton, Ohio, describing him as 5'' 9" in height, weighing 210, Light complexion, Blue eyes and Blonde hair, person who would always know his address was his wife, Alice Betty Hope, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, Draft Registration Cards for Ohio, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147, Box 657. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  9. [S2295] 1950 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence and Alice Moore, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: West, Columbiana, Ohio; Roll: 372; Sheet Number: 3; Enumeration District: 15-125. Hereinafter cited as 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1592] Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 30 October 1961 in Summit County, Ohio, USA, of Rosemary Moore of 83 Monroe Falls Avenue, Monroe Falls, Ohio, age 24, born on 7 January 1937 in Canton, Ohio, daughter of Betty Fernandez and Clarence Moore, not previously married, and Richard Michael McDonald of 314 9th Street NE, Canton, Ohio, age 28, U.S. Army, born on 28 January 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio, son of Angus McDonald and Catherine Cusack, married once before to Charlotte Ann McDonald, divorce decree on 21 December 1959 in Stark County, Ohio, no minor children affected, citing Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division. Akron, Ohio, Volume Number or Range of Dates: Vol 178, 1961-1962. Hereinafter cited as Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  11. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Clarence J Moore, son of John C. Moore and Mabel Miller, and Dorothy L (Mallett) Conley, daughter of Eric E. Mallett and Addie Shanahan, on 8 August 1951 in Stark County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 002251803.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Harold Vernon Nichols, Memorial# 193129661.
  13. [S2520] Ohio, U.S., Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 10 November 1973 of Alice B Moore of Stark County, age 52, born about 1921, married 3 times before, and Joseph F Dambrowski of Stark County, age 49, born about 1924, marriage license issued in Stark County, citing Certificate# 84414, referencing Volume# 7512, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Marriage Index, 1970 and 1972-2007. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, U.S., Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007.
  14. [S2295] 1950 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph Dambrowski, (the family's surname spelled "Dambrawski" by the census taker), United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Roll: 1546; Sheet Number: 15; Enumeration District: 90-69.
  15. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Joseph F Dambrowski, Memorial# 551921.
  16. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Alice Betty Dambrowski, Memorial# 551920.

Barbara Fernandez1

b. 1935
Father*Joseph Fernandez1 b. 13 Dec 1894, d. 21 Jan 1981
Mother*Mary Jane Crawford1 b. 4 Mar 1894, d. 4 Sep 1981
Birth*1935Barbara Fernandez was born about 1935 in Ohio.1 
(Sister) Census US 19503 April 1950She was enumerated with her parents, and other members of her family, on the 1950 census taken on 3 April 1950 in the household of her sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Clarence Moore, on the Township Line Road, North of 30, West Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. Barbara was 14 years old.2 

Citations

  1. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Mary Fernandez, (their surname transcribed as "Fernandey" by Ancestry), Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Stark, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03151; Pages: 9A-9B; Enumeration District: 76-85. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2295] 1950 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence and Alice Moore, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: West, Columbiana, Ohio; Roll: 372; Sheet Number: 3; Enumeration District: 15-125. Hereinafter cited as 1950 United States Federal Census.

Dorothy Fernandez1

b. 2 May 1925
Father*Joseph Fernandez1,2 b. 13 Dec 1894, d. 21 Jan 1981
Mother*Mary Jane Crawford1,2 b. 4 Mar 1894, d. 4 Sep 1981
Birth*2 May 1925Dorothy Fernandez was born on 2 May 1925 in Ohio.1 
Name VariationHer full name was Dorothy Phyllis Fernandez.2 
(Daughter) Census US 193026 April 1930Dorothy was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 26 April 1930 in the household of her parents at 2157 Boliver Road, Canton, Stark County, Ohio. She was 3 years old.3,4 
Marriage*She married, as his first wife, Russell Junior Boggs, son of Thurman J. Boggs and Bertha Bell Westfall.5,6,7 
(Sister) Census US 19503 April 1950She was enumerated with her husband and two children on the 1950 census taken on 3 April 1950 in the household of her sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Clarence Moore, on the Township Line Road, North of 30, West Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. Dorothy was 23 years of age and helped her sister with the home housework. Her husband, Russell Junior Boggs, was 24 years of age, a laborer, and was seeking work. His line number was selected for supplemental information, and we learned that he had lived in the same house one year earlier, had completed his education through the 8th grade of Secondary School, had not worked at all in 1949, had been looking for work for 30 weeks, and had no income from any source in 1949. The Boggs' daughter, Doris, was 5 years old, and their son, Russel Jr., was age one.5 
Divorce*18 November 1963Dorothy (Fernandez) Boggs and Russell Junior Boggs were divorced on 18 November 1963 in Nevada.6 

Family

Russell Junior Boggs b. 28 Oct 1925

Citations

  1. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Mary Fernandez, (their surname transcribed as "Fernandey" by Ancestry), Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Stark, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03151; Pages: 9A-9B; Enumeration District: 76-85. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Dorothy Phyllis Fernandez, born on 2 May 1925 at Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, daughter of Joe Fernandez and Mary J Crawford, died in 7 July 2000, agency notes: Feb 1943: Name listed as DOROTHY PHYLLIS FERNANDEZ; Nov 1946: Name listed as DOROTHY FERNANDEZ PICKEREL; Feb 1951: Name listed as DOROTHY BOGGS; Feb 1964: Name listed as DOROTHY P WILLARD; 19 Aug 1977: Name listed as DOROTHY PHYLLIS WILLARD. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Mary Fernandez, (their surname spelled "Frandez" by the census taker), Year: 1930; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341603. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Fred Ray Shook of Lorain County, Ohio, age 25 years on 15 November 1933, so born in 1908, truck driver, not previously married, born in Leroy, West Virginia, son of Cyrus Shook and Dora Showalter, and Flossie Isabell Hand of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, age 19 years on 21 May 1934, not previously married, born in Kipton, Ohio, daughter of Clarence Hand and Cassie Cox, on 18 August 1934 in Delaware County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001955845. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  5. [S2295] 1950 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence and Alice Moore, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: West, Columbiana, Ohio; Roll: 372; Sheet Number: 3; Enumeration District: 15-125. Hereinafter cited as 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1592] Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 12 September 1964 in Summit County, Ohio, USA, of Russell Junior Boggs of 10 N. Main Street, Akron, Ohio, age 38, Cook, born on 28 October 1925 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, son of Thurman J. Boggs and Bertha Westfall, married once before, divorced on 18 November 1963 in Nevada, minor child, David Boggs, previous wife Dorothy F. Boggs, and Vera Naomi Lavko of 194 W. Center Street, Apt. 1, Akron, Ohio, age 22, Credit Interviewer, born on 19 February 1942 in Akron, Ohio, daughter of Edward Lewis Lavko and Vera Naomi Poole, her first marriage, citing Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division. Akron, Ohio, Volume Number or Range of Dates: Vol 186, 1963-1964. Hereinafter cited as Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  7. [S2522] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Junior Russell Boggs on 28 October 1925 in Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia, son of Thurman J Boggs and Bertha Ameda Nestfall, referencing FHL Film# 847190. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938.

Herman Fernandez1,2,3

b. 3 November 1919
Father*Joseph Fernandez4 b. 13 Dec 1894, d. 21 Jan 1981
Mother*Mary Jane Crawford4 b. 4 Mar 1894, d. 4 Sep 1981
Birth*3 November 1919Herman Fernandez was born on 3 November 1919 in Langeloth, Washington County, Pennsylvania.3 
(Son) Census US 193026 April 1930Herman was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 26 April 1930 in the household of his parents at 2157 Boliver Road, Canton, Stark County, Ohio. He was 10 years old, had attended school within the census year and was able to read, write and to speak English.5,6 

Citations

  1. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Mary Fernandez, (their surname transcribed as "Fernandey" by Ancestry), Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Stark, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03151; Pages: 9A-9B; Enumeration District: 76-85, Herman's name recorded as Herbert. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Mary Fernandez, (their surname recorded as "Frandez" by the census taker), Year: 1930; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341603, Herman's name recorded as Herman. Hereinafter cited as 1930 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, Herman Leroy Fernandez, Memorial# 178320536. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Mary Fernandez, (their surname transcribed as "Fernandey" by Ancestry), Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Stark, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03151; Pages: 9A-9B; Enumeration District: 76-85.
  5. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Mary Fernandez, (their surname spelled "Frandez" by the census taker), Year: 1930; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341603.
  6. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Fred Ray Shook of Lorain County, Ohio, age 25 years on 15 November 1933, so born in 1908, truck driver, not previously married, born in Leroy, West Virginia, son of Cyrus Shook and Dora Showalter, and Flossie Isabell Hand of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, age 19 years on 21 May 1934, not previously married, born in Kipton, Ohio, daughter of Clarence Hand and Cassie Cox, on 18 August 1934 in Delaware County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001955845. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.

Isabel Fernandez1

b. 1925
Father*Joseph Fernandez1 b. 13 Dec 1894, d. 21 Jan 1981
Mother*Mary Jane Crawford1 b. 4 Mar 1894, d. 4 Sep 1981
Birth*1925Isabel Fernandez was born about 1925 in Ohio.1 
(Daughter) Census US 193026 April 1930Isabel, her name spelled Isabelle by the census taker, was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 26 April 1930 in the household of her parents at 2157 Boliver Road, Canton, Stark County, Ohio. She was 6 years old.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Mary Fernandez, (their surname transcribed as "Fernandey" by Ancestry), Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Stark, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03151; Pages: 9A-9B; Enumeration District: 76-85. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Mary Fernandez, (their surname spelled "Frandez" by the census taker), Year: 1930; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341603. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Fred Ray Shook of Lorain County, Ohio, age 25 years on 15 November 1933, so born in 1908, truck driver, not previously married, born in Leroy, West Virginia, son of Cyrus Shook and Dora Showalter, and Flossie Isabell Hand of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, age 19 years on 21 May 1934, not previously married, born in Kipton, Ohio, daughter of Clarence Hand and Cassie Cox, on 18 August 1934 in Delaware County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001955845. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.

Joseph Fernandez1

b. 13 December 1894, d. 21 January 1981
Birth*13 December 1894Joseph Fernandez was born about 13 December 1894 in Spain.1,2 
Marriage*9 November 1918He married, as her second husband, Mary Jane (Crawford) Melrose, daughter of Harry Crawford and Ida Roberta Ashby, on 9 November 1918 in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Census US 1930*26 April 1930Mary and Joseph Fernandez were enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 26 April 1930 at 2157 Boliver Road, Canton, Stark County, Ohio. They were both 36 years of age, able to read, write and to speak English, and Joseph was employed for wages as a laborer for a Brick Contractor. He had immigrated to the United States in 1912 and had the First Papers for his naturalization. They were both recorded as being 23 years of age at their first marriage, although Mary was about 16 years old when she married her first husband, and 23 years of age when she and Joseph married. They rented their house for $25 per month, and seven children were enumerated with them in 1930. Lewis Melrose, Mary's son from her first marriage, was recorded with the surname Fernandez and was 12 years old; the couple's son, Herman Fernandez, was 10 years old, and he and Lewis had both attended school within the census year and were able to read, write and to speak English. Betty and William Fernandez, ages 8 and 7 years, respectively, were attending school; Isabelle and Dorothy Fernandez, were ages 6 and 3 years, respectively, although Dorothy was just one month short of her 4th birthday. Also enumerated in the Fernandez household in 1930 was Mary's daughter from her first marriage, Margaret (Melrose) Shook, and Margaret's one-year-old son, Fred Ray Shook Jr.. Margaret was 19 years old, able to read, write and to speak English, and was employed for wages as a Packer in a Bearing Factory. She was recorded as married, although her husband was not with her. We suspect they had separated and were planning to divorce, as Fred married his second wife in August 1934.5,6 
(Father-in-Law) Census US 19503 April 1950He was enumerated with his wife, and other members of their family, on the 1950 census taken on 3 April 1950 in the household of his daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Clarence Moore, on the Township Line Road, North of 30, West Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. Joseph was 56 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and worked without pay on a farm as a farmer's helper. He had worked 60 hours the week before the census was taken. His wife, Mary, was 56 years of age and helped their daughter with the home housework. Also enumerated in the Moore household in 1950 were their daughter Alice's two children from her first marriage, Rosemary and Joseph Buch, two of Mary and Joseph's other daughters, Barbara Fernandez and Dorothy (Fernandez) Boggs, a son-in-law, Russell Junior Boggs, and a niece and nephew.7 
Death*21 January 1981He died on 21 January 1981 in Stark County, Ohio, at age 862 
Burial* and was buried in the Garden of Peace and Brotherhood section of Sunset Hills Memorial Gardens, North Canton, Stark County.2 

Family

Mary Jane Crawford b. 4 Mar 1894, d. 4 Sep 1981
Children 1.Herman Fernandez1 b. 3 Nov 1919
 2.Alice Betty Fernandez+1,8 b. 13 Aug 1921, d. 24 Feb 1997
 3.William Fernandez1 b. 1923
 4.Isabel Fernandez1 b. 1925
 5.Dorothy Fernandez1,9 b. 2 May 1925
 6.Barbara Fernandez1 b. 1935

Citations

  1. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Mary Fernandez, (their surname transcribed as "Fernandey" by Ancestry), Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Stark, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03151; Pages: 9A-9B; Enumeration District: 76-85. Hereinafter cited as 1940 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, Joseph “Joe” Fernandez, Memorial# 178320537. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Jane (Crawford) Fernandez, Memorial# 178320538.
  4. [S1387] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Mary Melrose and Joseph Fernandez in 1918 in Ohio County, West Virginia, United States. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971.
  5. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Mary Fernandez, (their surname spelled "Frandez" by the census taker), Year: 1930; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341603. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Fred Ray Shook of Lorain County, Ohio, age 25 years on 15 November 1933, so born in 1908, truck driver, not previously married, born in Leroy, West Virginia, son of Cyrus Shook and Dora Showalter, and Flossie Isabell Hand of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, age 19 years on 21 May 1934, not previously married, born in Kipton, Ohio, daughter of Clarence Hand and Cassie Cox, on 18 August 1934 in Delaware County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001955845. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  7. [S2295] 1950 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence and Alice Moore, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: West, Columbiana, Ohio; Roll: 372; Sheet Number: 3; Enumeration District: 15-125. Hereinafter cited as 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Betty Alice Moore, age 30, daughter of Joseph Fernandez and Mary Jane Crawford, and Harold V Nichols, age 30, son of Vernon C. Nichols and Olive Meredith, on 7 March 1952 in Stark County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 002251846.
  9. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Dorothy Phyllis Fernandez, born on 2 May 1925 at Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, daughter of Joe Fernandez and Mary J Crawford, died in 7 July 2000, agency notes: Feb 1943: Name listed as DOROTHY PHYLLIS FERNANDEZ; Nov 1946: Name listed as DOROTHY FERNANDEZ PICKEREL; Feb 1951: Name listed as DOROTHY BOGGS; Feb 1964: Name listed as DOROTHY P WILLARD; 19 Aug 1977: Name listed as DOROTHY PHYLLIS WILLARD. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Fernandez1

b. 1923
Father*Joseph Fernandez1 b. 13 Dec 1894, d. 21 Jan 1981
Mother*Mary Jane Crawford1 b. 4 Mar 1894, d. 4 Sep 1981
Birth*1923William Fernandez was born about 1923 in Ohio.1 
(Son) Census US 193026 April 1930William was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 26 April 1930 in the household of his parents at 2157 Boliver Road, Canton, Stark County, Ohio. He was 7 years old and had attended school within the census year.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Mary Fernandez, (their surname transcribed as "Fernandey" by Ancestry), Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Stark, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03151; Pages: 9A-9B; Enumeration District: 76-85. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Mary Fernandez, (their surname spelled "Frandez" by the census taker), Year: 1930; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341603. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Fred Ray Shook of Lorain County, Ohio, age 25 years on 15 November 1933, so born in 1908, truck driver, not previously married, born in Leroy, West Virginia, son of Cyrus Shook and Dora Showalter, and Flossie Isabell Hand of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, age 19 years on 21 May 1934, not previously married, born in Kipton, Ohio, daughter of Clarence Hand and Cassie Cox, on 18 August 1934 in Delaware County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001955845. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.

Dr. John Ferrall1

Family

Child 1.Mary Ferrall1

Citations

  1. [S1562] Burke's Peerage Limited, Burke's Irish Family Records, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (London, England: Burke's Peerage Limited, 1976), Burrowes, pages 184-187. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.

Mary Ferrall1

Father*Dr. John Ferrall1
Marriage*20 January 1778She married Alexander Burrowes, son of Alexander Burrowes and Martha Mary Beatty, on 20 January 1778.1 

Family

Alexander Burrowes b. c 1743, d. 1788

Citations

  1. [S1562] Burke's Peerage Limited, Burke's Irish Family Records, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (London, England: Burke's Peerage Limited, 1976), Burrowes, pages 184-187. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.

Captain Dennis Feruald1

Marriage*9 October 1750He married Sarah Frost, daughter of Captain Charles Frost and Sarah Pepperell, on 9 October 1750.2 

Family

Sarah Frost b. 28 Jun 1730

Citations

  1. [S1009] Cecil Hampden Cutts Howard, The Pepperrells in America, downloaded from the Open Library Project at www.openlibrary.org. (Salem, Massachusetts: printed for the Essex Institute, 1906), pages 12-13. Hereinafter cited as The Pepperrells in America.
  2. [S1009] Cecil Hampden Cutts Howard, The Pepperrells in America, pages 12-13 and 23.

Casper Fetter1

Marriage*He married Rachel __?__.1 

Family

Rachel __?__
Child 1.Henrietta C. Fetter1 b. 17 Feb 1797, d. 23 Mar 1869

Citations

  1. [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, Henrietta C (Fetter) Wynkoop, Memorial# 72099850. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Henrietta C. Fetter1

b. 17 February 1797, d. 23 March 1869
Father*Casper Fetter2
Mother*Rachel __?__2
Birth*17 February 1797Henrietta C. Fetter was born on 17 February 1797.1,2 
Marriage*28 January 1830She married first George A. Shelmire on 28 January 1830 in the Presbyterian Church, Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.1,3 
Marriage*4 September 1839She married second, as his second wife, Henry Wynkoop, son of Philip Wynkoop and Catherine Vanhorn, on 4 September 1839 in the Presbyterian Church, Abington, Montgomery County.1,4 
Death*23 March 1869She died on 23 March 1869 at age 721,2 
Burial* and was buried in Plot 324 of Abington Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Abington, Montgomery County.2 

Family 2

Henry Wynkoop b. 13 May 1798, d. 3 May 1883

Citations

  1. [S2080] Richard Wynkoop, Wynkoop genealogy in the United States of America : also a table of Dutch given names, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (New York, New York: Wynkoop & Hallenbeck, 1878), #166. Philip Wynkoop, page 69. Hereinafter cited as Wynkoop genealogy in the United States of America.
  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, Henrietta C (Fetter) Wynkoop, Memorial# 72099850. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1913] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Henrietta C. Fetter and George A. Shelmire on 28 January 1830 in the Presbyterian Church, Abington, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907, citing VAULT BX 9211.P49001 P71 v.1. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  4. [S1913] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Henry Wynkoop and Henrietta C. Shelmire on 4 September 1839 in the Presbyterian Church, Abington, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907, citing VAULT BX 9211.P49001 P71 v.1.

Margaret Fetter1

Marriage*She married Silas Yerkes, son of Daniel Yerkes and Esther Lykens.1 

Family

Silas Yerkes b. 20 Sep 1793, d. 20 Apr 1876

Citations

  1. [S2079] Josiah Granville Leach, Chronicle of the Yerkes Family with Notes on the Leach and Rutter Families, on one microfilm reel, 368 pages, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: printed for the author by the J. B. Lippincott Company, 1904), #63. Daniel Yerkes, page 43. Hereinafter cited as Chronicle of the Yerkes Family.

Anna E. Fetters1

b. 19 March 1876, d. 6 July 1972
Birth*19 March 1876Anna E. Fetters was born on 19 March 1876 in Pennsylvania.2,3 
Marriage*12 December 1899She married Leonard M. Slack on 12 December 1899 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.3,4,5,2 
Census US 1920*31 January 1920Anna E. and Leonard M. Slack were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 31 January 1920 on Slack Road, Northampton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Leonard was 43 years of age and a farmer on his own general farm, and Anna was also 43 years of age. They owned their farm with a mortgage, and their five children were enumerated with them in 1920. Julia V. H. was 19 years old and was working as a teacher in a high school; Elizabeth S. was 17 years old and attending school; Rosanna T. was 11 years old and attending school; Jesse R. was 9 years old and attending school; and Samuel F. was 5 years old.3 
Census US 1930*30 April 1930Anna E. and Leonard M. Slack were enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 30 April 1930 on Street Road, Southampton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Leonard was 53 years of age and employed as a laborer on a truck farm, and Anna was 54 years of age. They rented their house for $35 and did not own a radio set. Their Four single children were enumerated with them in 1930. Julia was 29 years of age and worked as a teacher in a public school; Rosanna T. was 21 years of age and also worked as a teacher in a public school; Jesse R. was 19 years old and had attended school within the census year; and Samuel F. was 15 years old and had also attended school within the census year.6 
(Wife) Death10 November 1945Anna became a widow when Leonard M. Slack died on 10 November 1945 at age 69.5 
Death*6 July 1972She died on 6 July 1972 in Hatboro, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at age 961,2 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Union Cemetery, Richboro, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.2,5 

Family

Leonard M. Slack b. 1 Jul 1876, d. 10 Nov 1945
Children 1.Julia V. H. Slack3,7 b. 18 Oct 1900, d. 6 Apr 1958
 2.Elizabeth S. Slack+1 b. 1902, d. 1995
 3.Rosanna T. Slack8,2 b. 1908, d. 2004
 4.Jesse R. Slack9,2 b. 12 Oct 1911, d. 1 Nov 1982
 5.Samuel F. Slack+10,2,3 b. 12 Aug 1914, d. 31 Aug 2002

Citations

  1. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 9 July 1972, page 60, death of ANNA E. SLACK, nee Fetters, age 96, on 6 July 1972 in Hatboro, widow of Leonard M. Slack, survivors include daughter Elizabeth S. Yerkes of Buckingham. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
  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, Anna E (Fetters) Slack, Memorial# 66499180. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Leonard M. and Anna E. Slack, Northampton, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1543; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 43. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Leonard M Slack and Anna C Fetters on 12 December 1899 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 001276648. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Leonard M Slack, Memorial# 66499181.
  6. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Leonard M. and Anna E. Slack, Upper Southampton, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 2341742. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Julia S Benson of Chalfont, Bucks County, certificate# 34336, age 57, housewife, married to Paul H. Benson, born on 18 October 1900 in Ivyland, Pennsylvania, died on 6 April 1958 in Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA, parents Leonard Slack and Anna Fetters, informant Paul H. Benson, same address, burial on 9 April 1958 in Neshaminy of Warwick. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rosanna T Slack, Memorial# 66499179.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jesse Rubinkam Slack, Memorial# 101168211.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel F Slack, Memorial# 66499177.

Henry Ffrench1

b. 1803, d. 8 February 1881
Father*______ Ffrench2
Birth*1803Henry Ffrench was born about 1803.3 
Marriage Settlement*15 November 1847A Memorial of an Indenture dated 15 November 1847 was made between Henry Ffrench Esq. of Beaupeep in the county of Roscommon of the first part, Margaret Dignan of Enfield in the county of Roscommon aforesaid, spinster, of the second part, and Margaret's brother, Philip Dignan Esq., of Enfield in the county of Roscommon and Richard Kelly Jr. Esq. of the town of Roscommon, in the county of Roscommon, of the third part, regarding the intended marriage of Henry Ffrench Esq. and Margaret Dignan.

Ireland’s memorial deeds are handwritten, and the microfilmed copies are often difficult to read. Additionally, we are uncertain, in some instances, that we have identified the correct townlands. In earlier times, how the name of a townland was spelled depended upon how the initial scribe heard the name pronounced, and then how future scribes interpreted what was written. As a result, the names and spellings of many Irish townlands were spelled differently from deed to deed, book to book and year to year. Attempts to standardize the spelling of Ireland’s townlands began around the turn of the 20th century. A townland’s Barony did not always remain constant, either. Changes were made as populations grew. Our own transcription that follows attempts to identify the correct townlands mentioned in the deed and spell them in the current (2020) standard form. Our placement of quotation marks around a townland’s name means we remain uncertain about our selection of the correct townland, or have used the spelling as we saw it in the deed because we couldn’t find a good guess. Our transcription follows, and we welcome suggestions and corrections:

Reciting as therein and among others, said Indenture witnessed that in consideration of said intended marriage and others, the considerations therein mentioned, she the said Margaret Dignan, with the privity and consent of the said Henry Ffrench, granted, bargained, sold, assigned, transferred and made over unto the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., their executors, administrators and assigns, all that and those two several Judgements for the respective sums of £4,000 and £2,000 obtained against the said Hamilton Gorges by the said Margaret Dignan, and all sums of money due or to become due thereon, and all benefit and advantage thereof.

To hold the same unto the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., and the survivor of them and the executors, administrators and assigns of such survivor, as and for their and his proper goods and chattels forever, but upon trust as therein and herein after mentioned.

And said Indenture also witnessed that in consideration of the said intended marriage, she the said Margaret Dignan, with the privity and consent aforesaid testified as aforesaid, bargained, sold, assigned, transferred and set over unto the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., their executors, administrators and assigns, all that and those an Instrument or Policy of Assurance dated 16 July 1842 by which the life of said Hamilton Gorges is insured in the Provident Institution Life Assurance Office of London for the sum of £1,000, and also another Instrument or Policy of Assurance dated 20 November 1840 by which the life of said Hamilton Gorges is insured in the Union Life Assurance Company of Cornhill, London in the further sum of £1,000, and also another Instrument or Policy of Assurance dated 27 November 1842 by which the life of the said Hamilton Gorges is insured in the said Union Life Assurance Company of Cornhill, London in the sum of £500 as aforesaid, and also the said other Instrument or Policy of Assurance dated 4 December 1844 by which the life of the said Hamilton Gorges is insured in the Globe Insurance Company’s office in the sum of £1,000, and also the said several, and respective, sums of £1,000, £1,000, £500 and £1,000, thereby respectively secured, and all other sum and sums of money which shall or may become payable, or be recoverable and be received upon, or by virtue of the said several and respective policies of assurance respectively, and all benefit and advantage thereof, and also with full power for the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., or the survivor of them, his executors or administrators, to sue for said three firstly mentioned policies of assurance in case default shall be made in payment of said Judgement debt, and also to sue for said last mentioned policy of £1,000.

And said Indenture further witnessed that in consideration of the intended marriage, the said Margaret Dignan, with such privity and consent as aforesaid, bargained, sold, assigned, transferred and set over to the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., their executors, administrators and assigns, all that the said sum of £1,615 7s. 6d., equivalent to the said sum of £1,749 19s. 9d., part of the sum of £10,000, late currency of Ireland, charged upon the town, lands, tenements and premises of Rathleg, Lisgobban, (previously called Gortgobbin), Carrowkeel, “Rathlena”, Rathbarna, Carrowmore, “Gunrade” or “Gunroad”, Carradooan, Ballinphuill, Gortgobbin, the Paddock and Grove Park, with their appurtenances, situate in the barony of Ballintober and county of Roscommon, so assigned to the said Margaret Dignan, her executors, administrators and assigns, by the Indenture dated 23 October 1846 and all the interest now due, or henceforth to become due and payable, upon or in respect of the same.

To have and receive said sum of £1,615 7s. 6d. interest and premises assigned thereby, unto and by, the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., their executors, administrators and assigns, but upon trust therein after mentioned. That is to say, in Trust for the said Margaret Dignan, her executors, administrators and assigns, until the said intended marriage, and from and after the solemnization thereof, upon trust that they, the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr. and the survivor of them, his executors or administrators, shall and do raise out of the said Trust monies so to them assigned as aforesaid, or any of them, a sum of £615 and pay the same unto the proper hands of the said Margaret Dignan for her sole and separate use and benefit, independently of the said Henry Ffrench, her intended husband, and so that the said sum of £615 be not subject to his debts, contracts or engagements, and upon her own receipt alone, and upon trust, to lay out and invest the same or so much thereof as shall remain after payment made of said sum of £615 therein before provided to be paid to the said Margaret Dignan as aforesaid, and charge in Southpark, with the consent in writing of the said Margaret Dignan, or the survivor of them, in services or out of the public stocks or funds of Great Britain or Ireland, or upon mortgage or freehold, copyhold or leasehold estates or other real securities in England, Wales or Ireland, in the names or name of the said trustees or trustee for the time being upon trust, that the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr. and the survivor of them, their executors or administrators shall and do from time to time, during the life of said Margaret Dignan, receive the interest dividend and annual produce thereof, together with all arrears of interest now due on foot of said securities, and pay the same into the hands of the said Margaret Dignan for her own use and benefit, the receipt or receipts in writing of the said Margaret Dignan or of such person or persons as she shall from time to time direct or appoint to receive all or any part of the said interest dividends and annual produce, to be from time to time a good and sufficient release and discharge for such sum or sums of money as in such receipt or receipts shall be expressed or acknowledged to be received, and after the decease of the said Margaret Dignan, in the lifetime of said Henry Ffrench, then upon Trust that the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr. and the survivor of them, his executors or administrators, shall and do from time to time, during the life of the said Henry Ffrench, receive the interest dividends and annual produce thereof, together with all arrears of said interest and pay the same into the proper hands of the said Henry Ffrench upon his receipt, with a power to said Margaret Dignan, to appoint same among her children, and further as therein.

The deed and memorial were executed, signed and sealed by Henry Ffrench and Margaret Dignan and witnessed by Edward John Irwin of the city of Dublin, one of the attorneys, and Eyre O’Reilly of the county of Roscommon, gentleman.

They were registered in the Registry Office in Dublin on 20 December 1847.4 
Marriage*28 November 1847He married Margaret Dignan, daughter of Philip Dignan and Mary Bodkin, about 28 November 1847 at Enfield House, Enfield, County Roscommon. They were married in the bride's home and she was described as the eldest daughter of the late Philip Dignan.5,6,7 
Occupation*Henry was a solicitor.8 
Residence*His residence was called Beaupeep, Ballymoe, County Roscommon.8,9 
(Witness to Deed) Deed Memorial19 July 1862Henry and his brother Robert were witnesses to a deed and memorial of an Indenture of Conveyance dated 19 July 1862 and made between Patrick Trears of Ballymoe in the County of Roscommon, merchant, of the one part, and The Great Northern and Western of Ireland Railway Company, incorporated and empowered by the Acts of Parliament therein mentioned, of the other part.8 
(Trustee) Deed Memorial16 June 1863A memorial of an Indenture of Settlement and Mortgage dated 16 June 1863 was made regarding the lands of Cloonagrassan East, County Roscommon, between Patrick Trears of Ballymoe in the county of Galway, merchant, of the first part, his son-in-law, Patrick Dillon, of Creeve in the county of Roscommon, gentleman, of the second part, and Henry Ffrench of Beaupeep, Ballymoe in the county of Roscommon, Esquire, and Patrick Dillon's father, Richard Dillon, of Creeve in the county of Roscommon, gentleman, Trustees, of the third part:

Reciting that by indenture dated 9 August 1860 between Catherine Connor, widow of Martin Connor, John Fallon and Winifred Fallon, his wife, John McDermott and Catherine McDermott, his wife, Eliza Connor, Joseph Higgins and Anne Higgins, his wife, Celia Connor and Jane Connor and Patrick McHugh, all therein severally described, of the first part, Edward Litton, Esquire, one of the Masters of the Court of Chancery in Ireland of the second part, and the said Patrick Trears of the third part, the lands and premises of Cloonagrassan, therein and herein after described, were, in consideration of £1,700 paid by the said Patrick Trears, in the manner therein mentioned, granted and conveyed unto the said Patrick Trears his heirs and assigns forever.

And reciting that a sum of £131 9s. 5d. was paid by said Patrick Trears in addition to said sum of £1,700 as and for the costs attending the said purchase, both said sums making £1,831 9s. 5d.

And reciting that the sum of £1,222, part of the said sum of £1,831 9s. 5d., was the joint money of said Patrick Dillon and of his wife, Bedelia Dillon, otherwise Trears, daughter of said Patrick Trears, and the balance of said purchase money, amounting to £609 9s. 5d., was the proper money of said Patrick Trears.

And reciting that the said Patrick Trears had been and was then in fact a Trustee of said lands and hereditaments for said Patrick Dillon subject to the payment to him, the said Patrick Trears, of said sum of £609 9s. 5d.

And reciting that the said Patrick Trears had continued in possession of said lands up to the present and in receipt of the rent and profits thereof and had thereby reduced the said sum of £609 9s. 5d. to £315 14s. 11d.

And after further reciting as therein, said indenture witnessed that, for the consideration therein mentioned, the said Patrick Trears with the privity and consent of the said Patrick Dillon and Bedelia Dillon, did grant release and convey unto the said Henry Ffrench and Richard Dillon, and to their heirs and assigns, all that and those one moiety of the town and lands of Cloonagrassan, otherwise called Cloonagrassan East, or by whatever other name or names the same is known or distinguished, containing 42 acres, 2 roods and 39 perches arable pasture, be the same more or less, with the waste land and bog thereunto attached, together with the appurtenances, situate in the half barony of Ballymoe, parish of Drumatemple and county of Roscommon, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, yearly and other, the rents issues and profits thereof, and all his estate right, title and interest and claim in and to and upon the same.

To hold the same unto the said Henry Ffrench and Richard Dillon, and the survivor of them and his heirs and assigns, upon the Trusts therein mentioned, and amongst others upon trust by sale or mortgage of said lands or otherwise, to raise said sum of £315 14s. 11d. and pay the same with all interest due thereon, after the rate therein after mentioned, to the said Patrick Trears, his executors, administrators and assigns, but subject to the proviso for redemption therein contained, and upon the further Trusts, that for and in consideration therein mentioned, that the said Bedelia Dillon, otherwise Trears, in case she survives her said husband Patrick Dillon, is entitled to £25 per year as jointure out of said lands of Cloonagrassan, and also up to the death of said Patrick Dillon, that his eldest son should be entitled to said lands of Cloonagrassan, subject to said jointure for said Bedelia Dillon and also subject to the sum of £600 for younger children.

The deed and memorial were executed, signed and sealed, respectively, by Patrick Trears and Patrick Dillon, and witnessed by Robert Ffrench of Tally Ho, county of Roscommon, gentleman, and Thomas Trears of Ballymoe, County of Galway, gentleman. The memorial was registered 3 August 1863.9 
(Trustee) Land to Be Sold30 April 1867With Henry as a trustee, announcements dated 20 March 1867 of the scheduled sale on 30 April 1867 of the life estate of Patrick Dillon in part of the lands of Cloonagrassan East, with Patrick Balfe Esq. as petitioner, appeared in newspapers and other methods of notification. The prospectus regarding the sale reported the estate of Patrick Dillon, and of solicitor Henry Ffrench Esq. and Patrick's father Richard Dillon, Trustees, in part of the lands of "Clonegrasson, East", known on the ordnance survey as Cloonagrassan, containing 128 acres, 1 rood and 38 perches, statute measure, situate in the Barony of Ballymoe and County of Roscommon, and held in fee simple, was to be sold in one lot on 30 April 1867 at the Landed Estates' Court, Inn's-Quay, in the city of Dublin.

The descriptive particulars of the property stated that "the railway from Dublin to Castlebar passes through the lands, which are situate about half a mile from the Ballymoe Station of the Great Northern and Western Railway of Ireland. They are within four miles of Castlerea, and eight of Roscommon, by railway. The upland is a good arable soil, held by industrious tenants, who pay their total net annual rents of £68 8s. 5 ½d., punctually. There is a large quantity of bog attached to the lands, which makes them of great value."

The conditions of sale included historical information about the property's most recent previous sale transaction in addition to conditions included in the current sale. It reviewed the Indenture dated 16 June 1863 made between Patrick Dillon's father-in-law, Patrick Trears, of the first part, Patrick Dillon of the second part, and his father, Richard Dillon, and solicitor Henry Ffrench Esq., Trustees, of the third part. It provided, among other things, that Henry Ffrench and Richard Dillon, as trustees, would hold the said lands, premises and hereditaments upon trust, by sale or mortgage of the said premises, to raise the sum of £315 14s. 11d., and pay the same, with all interest due thereon, after the rate of 5%, to Patrick Trears, and his executors, administrators, or assigns, but subject to redemption thereinafter contained. And in the next place, and subject to the said sum of £315 14s. 11d., upon trust, to permit the said Patrick Dillon to receive the rents and profits of the said lands and hereditaments during his life, or until he should be found and duly declared a bankrupt, or shall take the benefit of any act or acts of Parliament now in force, or at any time hereafter to be made, for the relief of insolvent debtors, or shall make, do, execute, permit, or suffer any act, deed, matter, or thing whatsoever whereby, or by means whereof, the said lands and hereditaments, or the rents and profits thereof, or any part thereof, should or might be forfeited in, or become vested in, any other person or persons, or become subject to the debts of him, the said Patrick Dillon, in anywise so ever.

The life estate of the owner, subject to said mortgage dated 16 June 1866 for the sum of £315 14s. 11d., in the Lands of Cloonagrassan East containing 128 acres, 1 rood and 38 perches, was to be sold under the foregoing clause, which was inserted to defeat creditors.

A certified copy of said deed of 16 June 1863 was to be handed to the purchaser, and could be inspected by intending purchasers before the sale.

The conveyance of the owner's interest was to be made by general reference to the life estate, under the said deed of 16 June 1863, and the purchaser was not object to on that account.

The above mentioned mortgage was a charge on the Fee. The purchaser would, therefore, only be bound to keep down the interest thereon; if any further demand in respect thereof was made on the purchaser, he would be entitled to be recouped thereof out of the inheritance.10,11 
Land Records*1 May 1867As reported on 1 May 1867 in the matter of Patrick Dillon, owner, and Patrick Balfe Esq., petitioner, the life estate of the owner, now aged 35 years, of part of the lands of Cloonagrassan, containing 128 acres, 1 rood and 38 perches, held in fee, with net annual rents of £68 8s. 5½d., was purchased by Henry Ffrench for £330, subject to a mortgage charge of £315 14s. 11d.12,13 
Deed Memorial*20 May 1873A memorial of an Indenture dated 20 May 1873 was made between Margaret (Dignan) Ffrench, wife of Henry Ffrench Esq. of the first part, the said Henry Ffrench Esq. of the second part, Margaret's brother, Philip Dignan Esq., of River View, South Brisbane Queensland, Australia, of the third part, Patrick Trears of Ballymoe in the county of Galway, merchant, of the fourth part, and the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick of Castlerea, county of Roscommon, merchant, of the fifth part:

Ireland’s memorial deeds are handwritten, and the microfilmed copies are often difficult to read. Additionally, we are uncertain, in some instances, that we have identified the correct townlands. In earlier times, how the name of a townland was spelled depended upon how the initial scribe heard the name pronounced, and then how future scribes interpreted what was written. As a result, the names and spellings of many Irish townlands were spelled differently from deed to deed, book to book and year to year. Attempts to standardize the spelling of Ireland’s townlands began around the turn of the 20th century. A townland’s Barony did not always remain constant, either. Changes were made as populations grew. Our own transcription that follows attempts to identify the correct townlands mentioned in the deed and spell them in the current (2020) standard form. Our placement of quotation marks around a townland’s name means we remain uncertain about our selection of the correct townland, or have used the spelling as we saw it in the deed because we couldn’t find a good guess. Our transcription follows, and we welcome suggestions and corrections:

Reciting the Indenture of Settlement effected on the marriage of the said Henry French and Margaret Dignan, parties to memorializing deed, was dated 15 November 1847.

And reciting that a sum of £1,100 remained due on the security of an Indenture of Mortgage dated 27 November 1863 made between Richard Kelly of the first part, the said Henry Ffrench and Margaret, his wife, of the second part, and the said Patrick Trears of the third part, and the same together with a charge of £1,615 7s. 6d. affecting the lands in said settlement, and herein after described, then constituted the entire of the trust funds which remained subject to the trusts of said Indenture of Settlement.

And reciting that Phillip Dignan, one of the Trustees of said settlement left Ireland to reside in Australia many years ago, and also then permanently resided abroad, and that Phillip Kelly, Junior, the successor Trustee of said Phillip Dignan, died in the year 1863.

And further reciting as therein, it was witnessed that the exercise of the power given to the said Margaret Ffrench by said settlement of 15 November 1847 thereby memorialized, constituted and appointed the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick to be trustees of said Indenture of Settlement of 15 November 1847 in place of the said Phillip Dignan and Richard Kelly for the purposes of the said indenture.

And it was further witnessed that the said Phillip remain, at the request of the said Margaret Ffrench, as legatee, with the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick, their executors, administrators and assigns, all that the aforesaid charge or Principal of £1,615 7s. 6d. expressed, to be assigned by said Indenture of Settlement of 15 November 1847 and charged upon and payable out of all that and those the town and lands of Rathleg, Lisgobban, (previously called Gortgobbin), Carrowkeel, “Rathlena”, Rathbarna, Carrowmore, “Gunrade” or “Gunroad”, Carradooan, Ballinphuill, Gortgobbin, the Paddock and Grove Park, with their appurtenances situate in the barony of Ballintober and the county of Roscommon, together with all interest then due and thence further to grow due thereon, and all the Estate, Right, Title, Interest, Property, Claim and Demand of him, the said Phillip Dignan, in, to, and upon the said premises.

To hold unto the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick, their executors, administrators and assigns, upon the trusts and subject to the powers, provisions and agreements and declarations contained in said Settlement of 15 November 1847.

And it was further witnessed that the said Patrick Trears, at the request of the said Margaret Ffrench, assigned unto the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick, their executors, administrators and assigns, all that the said mortgage debt, a principal sum of £1,100 secured by the said Indenture of Mortgage of 27 November 1863, and all interest thereon due, and thenceforth to grow due thereon, and all securities for the same, and all the Estate, Right, Title, Interest, Property, Claim and Demand of him, the said Patrick Trears, in, to, or upon the same premises, together with full power for the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick and the survivor of them, and the executors or administrators of such survivor, and their or his assigns, to demand due for recover and give valid receipts for the said principal sum of £1,100 and all interest due and to become due for the same, in the name or names of the said Patrick Trears, his executors, administrators or assigns, for the purposes aforesaid, or any of them, to execute and do all such instrumentals and things as shall be necessary or expedient.

To hold unto the said Michael Broderick, Patrick Trears, their executors, administrators and assigns upon the trust, and subject to the powers, promises, agreements and declarations contained in said Settlement.

And it was also witnessed that the said Patrick Trears, at the request of the said Margaret Ffrench, granted unto the said Michael Broderick and his heirs, all that and those the town and lands of Runnaruag, containing 77 acres, 2 roods and 2 perches or thereabout, Irish Plantation Measure, situate in the parish of Kilmore, barony of Ballintober, county of Roscommon, the lands of Clooncommon Beg containing 38 acres, 2 roods and 25 perches or thereabout Irish Plantation Measure situate in the said barony of Ballintober and county of Roscommon, the lands of Kildurney containing 30 acres or thereabouts Irish Plantation Measure and the lands of “Kilcommon Glebe” containing 14 acres or thereabouts, each said lastly mentioned denominations situate in the barony of Athlone and county of Roscommon aforesaid, the lands of Drumaleague containing 65 acres and 5 perches or thereabouts situate in the parish of Kiltubbrid, barony of Leitrim and county of Leitrim, and also all that and those the lands of Cloonkeen situate in the parish of Kilkerrin, barony of Tiaquin and county of Galway containing by estimation 300 acres be the same more or less, being the land and hereditaments comprised in and granted by the said Indenture of Mortgage of 27 November 1863, and all other, if any, the hereditaments thereby granted together with the actual and reputed rights, members, and appurtenances to the same lands and hereditaments belonging or in anywise appertaining and all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim and demand of him, the said Patrick Trears in to and upon the said premises. To hold unto and the use of the said Michael Broderick and Patrick Trears, their heirs and assigns, subject to the Equity of Redemption subsisting in the said lands and hereditaments under said Indenture of Mortgage of 27 November 1863.

And it was also witnessed that the said Henry Ffrench and Margaret Ffrench thereby released the said Phillip Dignan, his heirs, executors, administrators, and his and their estates, from any claim which they might have against him by reason or on account of said Indenture of Settlement of 15 November 1847.

Which said deed as to the execution thereof by the said Margaret Ffrench, Henry Ffrench and Patrick Trears is witnessed by Benjamin Whiting of Davidson Street in the city of Dublin, solicitor, and Robert Ffrench of Tally Ho in the county of Roscommon, Esquire, and as to the execution of the Memorial by the said Margaret Ffrench and Henry Ffrench is witnessed by the said Benjamin Whiting and Robert Ffrench, and as to the execution of said deed by the said Michael Broderick is witnessed by the said Benjamin Whitney and my John Mahon of Castlerea in the county of Roscommon, gentleman.

The documents were registered on 26 May 1873.14 
(Husband) Death17 March 1876Henry became a widower when Margaret (Dignan) Ffrench died on 17 March 1876 at about age 63.5,15 
Death*8 February 1881He died on 8 February 1881 of gastritis cancer in Portrunny Lodge, Knockcroghery, County Roscommon, at age 78.2,3 
Probate*24 August 1881Letters of Administration, with the will and one codicil annexed, of his personal estate were granted for probate on 24 August 1881 at the Principal Registry to his spinster sister, Katherine Ffrench, who also resided at Knockcroghery, County Roscommon, and was his Residuary Legatee. The value of his effects was £1,963 18s. 11d.16 

Family

Margaret Dignan b. 1816, d. 17 Mar 1876

Citations

  1. [S1651] Landed Estates Court Rentals 1850-1885, online at www.findmypast.com, the "life estate of said Patrick Dillon, in part of the lands of Clonegrasson, East, known on the ordnance survey as Cloonagrassan". Hereinafter cited as Landed Estates Court Rentals 1850-1885.
  2. [S1663] National Archives of Ireland, Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1922, online at http://www.willcalendars.nationalarchives.ie, Letters of Administration (with the will and one codicil annexed) of the personal estate of Henry Ffrench, late of "Portreen" Lodge, catholic parish of Knockcroghery, County Roscommon, Esquire, deceased, who died 8 February 1881 at the same place, were granted on 24 August 1881 at the Principal Registry to Katherine Ffrench of the same place, spinster, the sister of the Residuary Legatee; effects £1,963 18s. 11d.. Hereinafter cited as National Archives of Ireland, Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1922.
  3. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, death on 8 February 1881 of Henry French, widower, age 78 years, attorney, gentleman, certified death of gastritis cancer of two months duration at Portrunny, civil parish of Killinvoy, County Roscommon, Michael Dolan of Portrunny, servant to the deceased, present at his death, registered on 19 February 1881 in the registration district of Roscommon. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  4. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Transcripts of memorials of deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms. Most are now digitized and available online at www.familysearch.org, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah: Indenture of Marriage Settlement between Henry Ffrench and Margaret Dignan, Film# 550743, 1847, Volume 20, Deed# 123, images 109-110. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929.
  5. [S1663] National Archives of Ireland, Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1922, online at http://www.willcalendars.nationalarchives.ie, Letters of Administration (with the will annexed) of the personal estate of Margaret Ffrench, late of Beaupeep, County Roscommon, wife of Henry Ffrench, who died 17 March 1876 at the same place, were granted on 19 August 1892 at the Principal Registry to John L. Scallon of 25 Suffolk Street, Dublin, Solicitor, attorney of some of the legatees (Limited); effects originally reported as £1,701 18s. 5d., and noted later in handwriting as £3,101 18s. 5d.
  6. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, The Pilot, Monday, 29 November 1847, page 4 of 4, column 5, at Enfield House, County Roscommon, Henry Ffrench, Esq., Beaupeep in said county, to Margaret, daughter of the late Philip Dignan, Esq.. Hereinafter cited as Irish Newspapers.
  7. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, The Galway Vindicator and Connaught Advertiser, Wednesday, 1 December1847, page 3 of 4, column 6, at Enfield House, Roscommon, Henry Ffrench, Esq., of Beaupeep in said county, to Margaret, eldest daughter of the late Philip Dignan, Esq.
  8. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms: Patrick Trears to The Great Northern & Western Railway Company, Film# 558713, 1862, Volume 25, Deed# 210, images 155-156.
  9. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms: Patrick Trears to Patrick Dillon, Film# 558726, 1863, Volume 26, Deed# 105, images 325-326.
  10. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, Roscommon and Leitrim Gazette, Boyle, Saturday, 6 April 1867, page 2, column 4, announcement dated 20 March 1867 of the sale by auction of the life estate of Patrick Dillon's part of the lands of Cloonagrassan, County Roscommon.
  11. [S1651] Landed Estates Court Rentals 1850-1885, online at www.findmypast.com, the life estate of said Patrick Dillon, in part of the lands of "Clonegrasson, East", known on the ordnance survey as Cloonagrassan.
  12. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, The Evening Freeman, Wednesday, 1 May 1867, page 3, column 8, "Landed Estates Court Sales", County of Roscommon, reporting the sale of Patrick Dillon's life estate, subject to the mortgage, to Mr. H. Ffrench.
  13. [S1651] Landed Estates Court Rentals 1850-1885, online at www.findmypast.com, index of owners selling land for the period of January through April 1867, on 30 April 1867, Patrick Dillon, Richard Dillon and Henry Ffrench, in County Roscommon, referencing Volume 84, document or page 94.
  14. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms: Margaret Ffrench, Henry Ffrench, Philip Dignan and Patrick Trears, Film# 535351, 1873, Volume 19, Deed# 135, images 438-439.
  15. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, death of Margaret French, age 63, registered in the registration district of Castlerea, referencing Returns Quarter 2, Volume 9, page 92.
  16. [S1663] National Archives of Ireland, Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1922, online at http://www.willcalendars.nationalarchives.ie, Letters of Administration (with the will and one codicil annexed) of the personal estate of Henry Ffrench, late of "Portreen" Lodge, catholic parish of Knockcroghery, County Roscommon, Esquire, deceased, who died 8 February 1881 at the same place, were granted on 24 August 1881 at the Principal Registry to Katherine Ffrench of the same place, spinster, the sister and the Residuary Legatee; effects £1,963 18s. 11d.