William Armstrong1

Family
Father*Samuel Armstrong1 d. b 11 Sep 1809
(Son) Will26 August 1809His father prepared his will dated 26 August 1809 in Abbeville County, South Carolina, mentioning his loving and beloved wife, although he did not name her. He named his sons, John Armstrong, David Armstrong, Matthew Armstrong, William Armstrong, Hugh Armstrong, James Armstrong and Samuel Armstrong, and his daughters, Martha Furlong and Mary Emmerson. He appointed Abraham Livingston and his sons, David Armstrong and Samuel Armstrong, his Executors, and signed his will with his X mark. It was witnessed by Abrham Livingston, Robert Russell and William Black, Jr. on 26 August 1809.1 

Citations

  1. [S2256] South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980, online at www.ancestry.com, typed copy of will of Samuel Armstrong dated 26 August 1809 in Abbeville County, South Carolina, referencing Abbeville County Index and Will Books, Volume 1, 1787-1815, image# 580-581 of 725. Hereinafter cited as South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980.

William R. Armstrong1

b. October 1852, d. 1893
Family
Father*Felix Armstrong2 b. 1835
Mother*Nancy Osburne2,3
Birth*October 1852William R. Armstrong was born in October 1852 in Nelson County, Kentucky.4,5,6 
Marriage*4 May 1878He married first Louisa Lankford, daughter of Jackson Lankford and Emily Jane Cotton, on 4 May 1878 in Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky.1,4,7 
Census US 1880*3 June 1880Louisa and William Armstrong were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 3 June 1880 in Chaplin, Nelson County, Kentucky. William was 26 years of age and a farmer, and Louisa was 30 years of age and keeping house. They had been married for two years and had no children. On the 1880 census, among five households enumerated next to each other, the William Armstrong household was in the middle of three other households containing their extended family members. Directly above, and next to them on the same census page, Annie Kate (Thomas) and Asher B. Armstrong, William's brother and sister-in-law, were enumerated; and directly below William and Louisa on the same census page, was the family of Lucinda and Benjamin F. Thomas, Annie Kate's father and stepmother; then skipping one household, and on the next census page, was the family of Louisa's brother, John G. Langford, and his wife, Mary E. Langford, who was another daughter of Benjamin F. Thomas, and older sister of Annie Kate (Thomas) Armstrong.8,9,10,11 
(Husband) Death17 April 1883William became a widower when Louisa (Langford) Armstrong died on 17 April 1883 at age 36.12 
Marriage*26 February 1885He married second Annie P. Ockerman on 26 February 1885 in Nelson County, Kentucky.13,6,14 
Death*1893He died in 18936 
Burial* and was buried with his first wife and her family in Section 3, Row 7, of Green's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Nelson County.6,12,15 

Family 1

 Louisa Lankford b. 13 Mar 1847, d. 17 Apr 1883

Family 2

 Annie P. Ockerman b. 8 Nov 1857, d. 29 Sep 1938

Citations

  1. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 4 May 1878 in Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky, USA, of Louisa Lankford and William R. Armstrong, citing FHL Film# 001929414. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Felix and Nancy Armstrong, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Boone, Indiana; Roll: M653_245; Page: 839; Family History Library Film: 803245. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 28 March 1849 in Spencer County, Kentucky, USA, of Felix Armstrong and Nancy Osburne, citing FHL Film# 000482639.
  4. [S2248] Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage registered on 23 May 1878 in Nelson County, Kentucky of Louisa Langford of Nelson County, age 30, born in Kentucky, and Wm R Armstrong of Nelson County, Kentucky, age 25, farmer, born in Kentucky, marriage recorded in Nelson County, Kentucky, referencing Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910); Roll: 994050. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914.
  5. [S1687] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Wm R Armstrong in October 1852 in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA, son of Felix Armstrong and Nancy Ausborn, referencing Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910). Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911.
  6. [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 A Armstrong, Memorial# 11781989. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Louisa (Langford) Armstrong, Memorial# 11782014, reporting their date of marriage as 3 May 1863.
  8. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Louisa Armstrong, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chaplin, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Page: 207B; Enumeration District: 206. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Benjamin and Lucinda Thomas, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chaplin, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Page: 207B; Enumeration District: 206.
  10. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John G. and Mary E. Langford, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chaplin, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Page: 208C; Enumeration District: 206.
  11. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Asher and Annie K. Armstrong, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chaplin, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Page: 207B; Enumeration District: 206.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Louisa (Langford) Armstrong, Memorial# 11782014.
  13. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 26 February 1885 in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA, of William R Armstrong and Annie P Ockerman, citing FHL Film# 000481488.
  14. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Annie P. (Ockerman) Armstrong, Memorial# 11781999.
  15. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Emily Jane “Emely” (Cotton) Langford, Memorial# 124328968.

Alford Arnold1

b. November 1876
Family
Birth*November 1876Alford Arnold was born in November 1876 in Tennessee.1 
Marriage*1900He married, as her first husband, Mollie Mason, daughter of Joseph M. Mason and A. C. McNeese, in 1900.1 
(Son-in-Law) Census US 190026 June 1900Alford was enumerated with his new wife on the 1900 census taken on 26 June 1900 in the household of his widowed father-in-law, Joseph M. Mason, in Mississippi, Crittenden County, Arkansas. Alford was 23 years of age and worked as a farm laborer, and his wife, Mary L., was age 22. They were both able to read and write.1 
Research Notes*We don't know how the marriage between Alford Arnold and Mary L. (Mason) Arnold ended, whether by annulment, divorce or death. What we do know is that Mollie married her second husband, using her maiden name, in 1902.1,2 

Family

 Mollie Mason b. 14 Nov 1876, d. 2 Nov 1938

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph M. Mason, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mississippi, Crittenden, Arkansas; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240056. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2270] Crittenden County (Arkansas) County Clerk, Marriage records, 1837-1952: marriage on 4 May 1902 in Crittenden County, Arkansas, of Mollie Mason, age 24, of Saint Thomas, Crittenden County, Arkansas, and H. H. Buskirk, age 50, of Saint Thomas, Crittenden County, Arkansas, marriage bond and license issued on 1 May 1902, referencing FHL Film# 1020228, Digital# 4174819, image# 880 of 976; on 74 microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Marriage records, 1837-1952 (Crittenden County, Arkansas).

Alice Arnold1

b. 1856, d. 1947
Family
Birth*1856Alice Arnold was born in 1856 in Texas.2,3 
Name VariationHer full name was Alice Eudora Arnold.3 
Marriage*24 September 1876She married James T. Peel on 24 September 1876 in Grayson County, Texas.1,4 
(Mother) Census US 192014 January 1920Alice was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 14 January 1920 in the household of her widowed son, Jesse J. Peel, in Farmersville, Collin County, Texas. Alice was 63 years of age and a widow.2 
Death*1947She died in 1947 at about age 913 
Burial* and was buried in Snow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Farmersville, Collin County, Texas.3 

Family

 James T. Peel
Children 1.Clyde Denny Peel+5 b. 6 Aug 1877, d. 12 Oct 1960
 2.Jesse J. Peel+1 b. 30 Apr 1881, d. 28 Mar 1965

Citations

  1. [S2188] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 28 March 1965 in Medical Center Hospital, Tyler, Smith County, Texas, USA, of Jesse James Peel of 209 Johnson, Farmersville, Collins, Texas, age 83, married, born on 30 April 1881 in Texas, son of Jim Peel and Alice Arnold. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982.
  2. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jess Peel, Year: 1920; Census Place: Farmersville, Collin, Texas; Roll: T625_1788; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 15. Hereinafter cited as 1920 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, Alice Eudora (Arnold) Peel, Memorial# 6926774. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S2191] Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 24 September 1876 in Grayson County, Texas, USA of J T Peel and Allice Arnold. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Clyde Denny (Peel) McTee, Memorial# 6926770.

Ann E. Arnold1

b. 1848
Family
Father*Ferdinand F. Arnold1 b. 1814, d. 9 Oct 1861
Mother*Elizabeth Hoffman1 b. 1819
Birth*1848Ann E. Arnold was born about 1848 in Pennsylvania.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ferdinand F. and Elizabeth Arnold, Spring Garden Ward 5, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 819; Page: 192b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Caroline Arnold1

b. 1838
Family
Father*Ferdinand F. Arnold1 b. 1814, d. 9 Oct 1861
Mother*Elizabeth Hoffman1 b. 1819
Birth*1838Caroline Arnold was born about 1838 in Pennsylvania.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ferdinand F. and Elizabeth Arnold, Spring Garden Ward 5, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 819; Page: 192b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Ferdinand F. Arnold1

b. 1814, d. 9 October 1861
Family
Birth*1814Ferdinand F. Arnold was born about 1814 in Germany.1,2 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Hoffman.1,2 
Death*9 October 1861He died on 9 October 1861 in Warrington, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, at age 483 
Burial*11 October 1861 and was buried on 11 October 1861 in Lawnview Cemetery, Rockledge, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.4 

Family

 Elizabeth Hoffman b. 1819
Children 1.Caroline Arnold2 b. 1838
 2.George W. Arnold2 b. 1842
 3.Frederick Arnold2 b. 1845
 4.Mary Arnold2 b. 1847
 5.Ann E. Arnold2 b. 1848
 6.Matilda Arnold5 b. 1851
 7.John Conard Arnold1 b. 12 Feb 1856, d. 17 Jul 1923
 8.Henry L. Arnold5 b. 1858

Citations

  1. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of John Conrad Arnold, certificate# 76081, age 67, married, laborer, born on 12 February 1856 in Pennsylvania, died, as determined by an investigation which determined that he died from internal injuries and hemorrhage caused by an automobile truck upsetting on him; the truck was driven by Ray Gaskin on Montgomery Avenue, near Paper Mill Road, in Erdenheim, Springfield Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at about 3:15 PM on 17 July 1923; parents Ferdinand F Arnold and Elizabeth Hoffman, both born Germany, informant Jennie Arnold, Erdenheim, burial on 20 July 1923 in Baptist Church Ground, Colmar, Montgomery County. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1972.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ferdinand F. and Elizabeth Arnold, Spring Garden Ward 5, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 819; Page: 192b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1815] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Fredrick F Arnold, age 48, on 9 October 1861 in Warrington, Bucks, Pennsylvania, Farmer, born in Germany about 1813, burial on 11 October 1861, referencing FHL Film# 1977568. Hereinafter cited as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915.
  4. [S2092] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, online at www.ancestry.com, burial of Ferdinand Frederick Arnold, born 1813 in Germany, died on 9 October 1861 in Warrington, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, buried in Lawnview Cemetery, Rockledge, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America; his gravel was not found on www.findagrave.com (November 2020). Hereinafter cited as U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current.
  5. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ferdinand and Elizabeth Arnold, Warrington, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Page: 804; Family History Library Film: 805083. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Frederick Arnold1

b. 1845
Family
Father*Ferdinand F. Arnold1 b. 1814, d. 9 Oct 1861
Mother*Elizabeth Hoffman1 b. 1819
Birth*1845Frederick Arnold was born about 1845 in Pennsylvania.1 
Name VariationHe was called Fred.2 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ferdinand F. and Elizabeth Arnold, Spring Garden Ward 5, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 819; Page: 192b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ferdinand and Elizabeth Arnold, Warrington, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Page: 804; Family History Library Film: 805083. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

George W. Arnold1

b. 1842
Family
Father*Ferdinand F. Arnold1 b. 1814, d. 9 Oct 1861
Mother*Elizabeth Hoffman1 b. 1819
Birth*1842George W. Arnold was born about 1842 in Pennsylvania.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ferdinand F. and Elizabeth Arnold, Spring Garden Ward 5, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 819; Page: 192b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

George W. Arnold1

b. 16 January 1849
Family
Birth*16 January 1849George W. Arnold was born on 16 January 1849 in Ohio.1 
Marriage*He married Henrietta Taylor.2,1 

Family

 Henrietta Taylor b. 1850
Child 1.James H. Arnold1,3 b. 13 May 1867, d. 25 May 1951

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, George W Arnold, Memorial# 195826006. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Henrietta “Retta” (Taylor) Arnold, Memorial# 20263342.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Henry Arnold, Memorial# 63902539.

Henry L. Arnold1

b. 1858
Family
Father*Ferdinand F. Arnold1 b. 1814, d. 9 Oct 1861
Mother*Elizabeth Hoffman1 b. 1819
Birth*1858Henry L. Arnold was born about 1858 in Pennsylvania.1 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ferdinand and Elizabeth Arnold, Warrington, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Page: 804; Family History Library Film: 805083. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

James H. Arnold1,2

b. 13 May 1867, d. 25 May 1951
Family
Father*George W. Arnold3,1 b. 16 Jan 1849
Mother*Henrietta Taylor4,1 b. 1850
Birth*13 May 1867James H. Arnold was born on 13 May 1867 in Michigan.1,5 
Name VariationHis full name was James Henry Arnold.1 
Marriage*30 March 1894He married, as his first wife, Hattie Leer, daughter of Daniel Leer and Hannah Cripe, on 30 March 1894 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana.6,1,7 
(Husband) Death15 June 1899James became a widower when Hattie (Leer) Arnold died on 15 June 1899 at the age of 24 years, 10 months and 2 days. She left James and their 3-year--old daughter.6 
Marriage*4 August 1900He married second, as her second husband, Nettie Ornt, daughter of William Ornt and Sarah Ann Hatfield, on 4 August 1900 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana.1,5,2 
(Husband) Death15 June 1925James became a widower for the second time when Nettie (Ornt) Arnold died on 15 June 1925 at age 58.5 
Death*25 May 1951He died on 25 May 1951 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, at age 841 
Burial* and was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen.1 

Family 1

 Hattie Leer b. 13 Aug 1874, d. 15 Jun 1899

Family 2

 Mary J. Ornt b. 30 Jun 1866, d. 15 Jun 1925

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 Henry Arnold, Memorial# 63902539. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1570] Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Nettie Ornt and James H. Arnold on 4 August 1900 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, referencing FHL Film# 1845556, page 94. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George W Arnold, Memorial# 195826006.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Henrietta “Retta” (Taylor) Arnold, Memorial# 20263342.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nettie (Ornt) Arnold, Memorial# 63902574.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hattie (Leer) Arnold, Memorial# 146558462.
  7. [S1570] Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of James Arnold and Hattie Leer on 30 March 1894 in Goshen, Elkhart, Indiana, referencing FHL Film# 1845556, page 410.

John Arnold1

Family
Father-Probable*Robert Arnold1
Mother-Probable*Elizabeth Leonard1 b. 17 Sep 1719
(Grandson) Will19 October 1757There is a will of Enoch Leonard of Mendham, Morris County, New Jersey, signed on 16 September 1757, probated on 19 October 1757, leaving to wife Elizabeth "all my estate in New England". It names grandson John Arnold, who was not of age, and appointed Robert Arnold to be his executor. Although this is probably the will of our Enoch, it is not proved to be so.1 

Citations

  1. [S896] Revised by Robert S. Wakefield, Mayflower Families through Five Generations: Volume 15, James Chilton and Richard More. Note: Volume 2, Parts I and II (1975), Chilton and More, were revised and replaced in 1997 by this Volume 15, Chilton and More. (Plymouth, Massachusetts: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1997), Person# 56, Enoch Leonard, pages 56-57. Hereinafter cited as James Chilton and Richard More of the Mayflower (Five).

John Conard Arnold1

b. 12 February 1856, d. 17 July 1923
Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Ferdinand F. Arnold2 b. 1814, d. 9 Oct 1861
Mother*Elizabeth Hoffman2 b. 1819
Birth*12 February 1856John Conard Arnold was born on 12 February 1856 in Pennsylvania.1,2 
Marriage*1890He married Eliza Jane Leech, daughter of William K. Leech and Amanda Jones, in 1890 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.1,3,4 
Census US 1900*1 June 1900Jennie and John Conard Arnold were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 1 June 1900 at 2844 Park Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. John was 43 years of age and worked as a provision dealer, and Jennie was 41 years of age. John's birth date was recorded as December 1856, which does not agree with his gravestone's recorded month of February; and Jennie's birth date was recorded as May 1859, which does not agree with her gravestone's recorded month of October. They owned their house with a mortgage, had been married for ten years, and Jennie had given birth to no children.5 
Death*17 July 1923He died on 17 July 1923 in Springfield Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at age 671,2 
Burial*20 July 1923 and was buried on 20 July 1923 in Montgomery Baptist Church Cemetery, Colmar, Montgomery County.1,2 

Family

 Eliza Jane Leech b. 5 Oct 1859, d. 25 Sep 1928

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, John Conard Arnold, Memorial# 92180643. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of John Conrad Arnold, certificate# 76081, age 67, married, laborer, born on 12 February 1856 in Pennsylvania, died, as determined by an investigation which determined that he died from internal injuries and hemorrhage caused by an automobile truck upsetting on him; the truck was driven by Ray Gaskin on Montgomery Avenue, near Paper Mill Road, in Erdenheim, Springfield Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at about 3:15 PM on 17 July 1923; parents Ferdinand F Arnold and Elizabeth Hoffman, both born Germany, informant Jennie Arnold, Erdenheim, burial on 20 July 1923 in Baptist Church Ground, Colmar, Montgomery County. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1972.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jennie Arnold, Memorial# 92172286.
  4. [S1817] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Eliza Jane Leech and John Conard Arnold in 1890 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, referencing Digital GSU# 4141875. Hereinafter cited as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John C. and Jennie Arnold, Philadelphia Ward 37, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0957; FHL microfilm: 1241479. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

Mary Arnold1

b. 1847
Family
Father*Ferdinand F. Arnold1 b. 1814, d. 9 Oct 1861
Mother*Elizabeth Hoffman1 b. 1819
Birth*1847Mary Arnold was born about 1847 in Pennsylvania.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ferdinand F. and Elizabeth Arnold, Spring Garden Ward 5, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 819; Page: 192b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Matilda Arnold1

b. 1851
Family
Father*Ferdinand F. Arnold1 b. 1814, d. 9 Oct 1861
Mother*Elizabeth Hoffman1 b. 1819
Birth*1851Matilda Arnold was born about 1851 in Pennsylvania.1 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ferdinand and Elizabeth Arnold, Warrington, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Page: 804; Family History Library Film: 805083. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Robert Arnold1

Family
Marriage*He probably married Elizabeth Leonard, daughter of Enoch Leonard and Elizabeth Hooper, in New Jersey.1 
(Executor) Will19 October 1757There is a will of Enoch Leonard of Mendham, Morris County, New Jersey, signed on 16 September 1757, probated on 19 October 1757, leaving to wife Elizabeth "all my estate in New England". It names grandson John Arnold, who was not of age, and appointed Robert Arnold to be his executor. Although this is probably the will of our Enoch, it is not proved to be so.1 

Family

 Elizabeth Leonard b. 17 Sep 1719
Child 1.John Arnold1

Citations

  1. [S896] Revised by Robert S. Wakefield, Mayflower Families through Five Generations: Volume 15, James Chilton and Richard More. Note: Volume 2, Parts I and II (1975), Chilton and More, were revised and replaced in 1997 by this Volume 15, Chilton and More. (Plymouth, Massachusetts: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1997), Person# 56, Enoch Leonard, pages 56-57. Hereinafter cited as James Chilton and Richard More of the Mayflower (Five).

Andrew Arrick1

b. 30 November 1816, d. 31 March 1885
Family
Birth*30 November 1816Andrew Arrick was born on 30 November 1816 in Ohio.2,3 
Marriage*He married Eliza Vincent.1 
Census US 1870*10 August 1870Eliza V. and Andrew Arrick were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 10 August 1870 in McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio. Andrew was 53 years of age and a journeyman carpenter with real estate valued at $1.350 and a personal estate valued at $240, and Eliza V. was also 53 years of age and keeping house. They were enumerated in 1870 with their three sons. Clarence V. was 20 years old and worked as a clerk in a drug store; Everton J. was 17 years old and attending school; and Carlton P. was 14 years old and also attending school.2 
(Husband) Death7 February 1885Andrew became a widower when Eliza (Vincent) Arrick died on 7 February 1885 at age 67.4 
Death*31 March 1885He died less than two months after his wife on 31 March 1885 at age 683 
Burial* and was buried with his wife in Section D, Row 4, of McConnelsville Cemetery, McConnelsville.3 

Family

 Eliza Vincent b. 24 May 1817, d. 7 Feb 1885
Children 1.Clarence V. Arrick2 b. 28 Jan 1850, d. 19 May 1893
 2.Everton Judson Arrick1 b. 13 Dec 1852, d. 25 Nov 1939
 3.Carlton Price Arrick+1 b. Oct 1856, d. 1930

Citations

  1. [S1756] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970, online at www.ancestry.com, baptism of Everton Judson Arrick and Carlton Price Arrick on 2 February 1858 in the First Presbyterian Church, McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio, sons of Andrew Arrick and Eliza Arrick, referencing Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907, citing 00 0817a 57B 4. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Andrew and Eliza V. Arrick, McConnelsville, Morgan, Ohio; Roll: M593_1246; Page: 169B; Family History Library Film: 552745. Hereinafter cited as 1870 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, Andrew Arrick, Memorial# 6453001. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eliza (Vincent) Arrick, Memorial# 6453002.

Carlton Price Arrick1

b. October 1856, d. 1930
Family
Father*Andrew Arrick1 b. 30 Nov 1816, d. 31 Mar 1885
Mother*Eliza Vincent1 b. 24 May 1817, d. 7 Feb 1885
Birth*October 1856Carlton Price Arrick was born in October 1856 in Ohio2,3 
Baptism2 February 1858 and was baptized with his brother, Everton Judson Arrick, on 2 February 1858 in the First Presbyterian Church, McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio.1 
(Son) Census US 187010 August 1870Carlton P. was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 10 August 1870 in the household of his parents in McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio. He was 14 years old and attending school.2 
Marriage*1879He married Mary M. Metcalf in 1879.4,3 
Census US 1900*13 June 1900Mary M. and Carl P. Arrick were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 13 June 1900 on Water Street, Morgan Township, Morgan County, Ohio. Carl was 43 years of age and worked as a salesman in a novelty store, and Mary was 42 years of age. They owned their house free of mortgage, had been married for 21 years, and Mary had given birth to two children, only one of whom was living. Their daughter Lena Lee, who was 20 years old and worked as a cashier in a shoe store, was enumerated with her parents in 1900.3 
Death*1930He died in 1930 at about age 745 
Burial* and was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, Franklin County, Ohio.5 

Family

 Mary M. Metcalf b. Dec 1857, d. 7 Dec 1941
Child 1.Lena Lee Arrick+4,3 b. 1 Mar 1880, d. 21 Mar 1941

Citations

  1. [S1756] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970, online at www.ancestry.com, baptism of Everton Judson Arrick and Carlton Price Arrick on 2 February 1858 in the First Presbyterian Church, McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio, sons of Andrew Arrick and Eliza Arrick, referencing Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907, citing 00 0817a 57B 4. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Andrew and Eliza V. Arrick, McConnelsville, Morgan, Ohio; Roll: M593_1246; Page: 169B; Family History Library Film: 552745. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Carl P. and Mary M. Arrick, Morgan, Morgan, Ohio; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 1241309. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Norman Leslie Heaton, a resident of Columbus, Ohio, age 30, Chief Clerk, born 3 November 1873 in Horsham, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, son of Charles W. Heaton and Emma F. Yerkes, and Lena Lee Arrick, a resident of McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio, age 24, music teacher, born 1 March 1880 in McConnelsville, daughter of Carl P. Arrick and Mary M. Metcalf, married on 7 September 1904 in Morgan County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000910660. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  5. [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, Carl P Arrick, Memorial# 170575130. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Clarence V. Arrick1

b. 28 January 1850, d. 19 May 1893
Family
Father*Andrew Arrick1 b. 30 Nov 1816, d. 31 Mar 1885
Mother*Eliza Vincent1 b. 24 May 1817, d. 7 Feb 1885
Birth*28 January 1850Clarence V. Arrick was born on 28 January 1850 in Ohio.1,2 
(Son) Census US 187010 August 1870Clarence V. was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 10 August 1870 in the household of his parents in McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio. He was 20 years old and worked as a clerk in a drug store.1 
Marriage*24 October 1872He married Cecelia Diehl, daughter of Charles M. Diehl and Susan Weaver, on 24 October 1872.3 
Marriage License*16 October 1882Clarence appeared in person before a probate judge in Licking County, Ohio, on 16 October 1882, to apply for a license for a marriage that would take place between his sister-in-law, Clara A. Diehl, and Fred R. Cooper two days later.4 
Death*19 May 1893He died on 19 May 1893 at age 432 
Burial* and was buried in Section D, Row 4 of McConnelsville Cemetery, McConnelsville.2 

Family

 Cecelia Diehl b. 5 Sep 1849, d. 26 Mar 1926

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Andrew and Eliza V. Arrick, McConnelsville, Morgan, Ohio; Roll: M593_1246; Page: 169B; Family History Library Film: 552745. Hereinafter cited as 1870 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, Clarence V. Arrick, Memorial# 6453005. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Clarence V. Arrick and Cecelia M. Diehl on 24 October 1872 in Washington, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000941959. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  4. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage license applied for, personally, by C.V. Arrick on 16 October 1882 in Licking County, Ohio, for the marriage of Clara A. Diehl and Fred Cooper, which would take place two days later, referencing FHL Film# 000384301.

Everton Judson Arrick1

b. 13 December 1852, d. 25 November 1939
Family
Father*Andrew Arrick1 b. 30 Nov 1816, d. 31 Mar 1885
Mother*Eliza Vincent1 b. 24 May 1817, d. 7 Feb 1885
Birth*13 December 1852Everton Judson Arrick was born on 13 December 1852 in McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio,2,3 
Baptism2 February 1858 and was baptized with his brother, Carlton Price Arrick, on 2 February 1858 in the First Presbyterian Church, McConnelsville.1 
(Son) Census US 187010 August 1870Everton J. was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 10 August 1870 in the household of his parents in McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio. He was 17 years old and attending school.3 
Marriage*1886He married first Elizabeth Jane Brownell in 1886.4 
(Husband) Death9 August 1903Everton became a widower when Lizzie (Brownell) Arrick died on 9 August 1903 at age 45.4 
Marriage*17 May 1905He married second, as her second husband, Clara A. Diehl, daughter of Charles M. Diehl and Susan Weaver, on 17 May 1905 in Licking County, Ohio.5 
Death*25 November 1939He died on 25 November 1939 in McConnelsville at age 862 
Burial* and was buried with his first wife in Section B, Row 13, of McConnelsville Cemetery, McConnelsville. When his second wife died the following year, she joined her husband and his first wife in the plot.2,4,6 

Family 1

 Elizabeth Jane Brownell b. 9 Mar 1858, d. 9 Aug 1903

Family 2

 Clara A. Diehl b. 30 Dec 1860, d. 27 Oct 1940

Citations

  1. [S1756] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970, online at www.ancestry.com, baptism of Everton Judson Arrick and Carlton Price Arrick on 2 February 1858 in the First Presbyterian Church, McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio, sons of Andrew Arrick and Eliza Arrick, referencing Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907, citing 00 0817a 57B 4. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  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, Everton Judson Arrick, Memorial# 6453014. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Andrew and Eliza V. Arrick, McConnelsville, Morgan, Ohio; Roll: M593_1246; Page: 169B; Family History Library Film: 552745. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth Jane “Lizzie” (Brownell) Arrick, Memorial# 6453013.
  5. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Everton J. Arrick of McConnelsville, Ohio, age 52, jeweler, had been married once before, born on 15 December 1852 in McConnelsville, son of Andrew Arrick and Eliza Vincent, and Clara A. Diehl of Newark, Ohio, age 44, had been married once before, was divorced, and her married name had been Clara Cooper, born on 30 December 1860, daughter of Charles M. Diehl and Susan Weaver, married on 17 May 1905 in Licking County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000384305. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Clara (Diehl) Arrick, Memorial# 6453015.

Lena Lee Arrick1

b. 1 March 1880, d. 21 March 1941
Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Carlton Price Arrick1,2 b. Oct 1856, d. 1930
Mother*Mary M. Metcalf1 b. Dec 1857, d. 7 Dec 1941
Birth*1 March 1880Lena Lee Arrick was born on 1 March 1880 in McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio.1,3 
(Daughter) Census US 190013 June 1900Lena was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 13 June 1900 in the household of her parents on Water Street, Morgan Township, Morgan County, Ohio. She was 20 years old and worked as a cashier in a shoe store.2 
Marriage*7 September 1904She married Norman Leslie Heaton, son of Charles W. Heaton and Emma Francena Yerkes, on 7 September 1904 in Morgan County, Ohio. Norman was 30 years of age, a Chief Clerk, and a resident of Columbus Ohio, and Lena was 24 years of age, a resident of McConnelsville, Ohio, and a music teacher.1 
Census US 1920*12 January 1920Lena and Norman L. Heaton were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 12 January 1920 at 328 West Sixth Avenue, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Norman was 44 years of age and worked as a sales clerk for a lumber company, and Lena was 39 years of age. They owned their home with a mortgage and their three children were enumerated with them in 1920. Eleanor and Catherine were ages 14 and 11, respectively, and both were attending school, and Theodore's age was 3 years, 7 months old.4 
Death*21 March 1941She died on 21 March 1941 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, at age 613,5 
Burial* and was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, Franklin County.3 

Family

 Norman L. Heaton b. 3 Nov 1873, d. 12 Sep 1961
Children 1.Elinore Heaton6 b. 7 Sep 1905, d. 25 Oct 1980
 2.Catherine Heaton6 b. 12 Oct 1908, d. 20 Dec 1990
 3.Theodore R. Heaton6 b. 13 May 1916, d. 22 Jan 1975

Citations

  1. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Norman Leslie Heaton, a resident of Columbus, Ohio, age 30, Chief Clerk, born 3 November 1873 in Horsham, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, son of Charles W. Heaton and Emma F. Yerkes, and Lena Lee Arrick, a resident of McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio, age 24, music teacher, born 1 March 1880 in McConnelsville, daughter of Carl P. Arrick and Mary M. Metcalf, married on 7 September 1904 in Morgan County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000910660. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Carl P. and Mary M. Arrick, Morgan, Morgan, Ohio; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 1241309. Hereinafter cited as 1900 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, Lena Arrick Heaton, Memorial# 161579862. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Norman and Lena Heaton, Columbus Ward 15, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: T625_1383; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 255, her name spelled "Eleanor". Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1591] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Lena Arrick Heaton on 21 March 1941 in Columbus, Franklin County, USA, referencing Ohio Department of Health, Columbus, Ohio. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  6. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Norman and Lena Heaton, Columbus Ward 15, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: T625_1383; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 255.

Mary J. Arterberry1

b. 1825
Family
Birth*1825Mary J. Arterberry was born about 1825 in Kentucky.2 
Marriage*20 October 1858She married, as his second wife, Russell M. Barrick on 20 October 1858 in Barren County, Kentucky.1 

Family

 Russell M. Barrick b. 1810, d. 1884

Citations

  1. [S2248] Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 20 October 1858 in Barren County, of R M Barrick of Barren County, age 47, born in Barren County, and Mary J Arterberry of Barren County, age 30, born in Barren County, marriage recorded in Barren County. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Marriage Records, 1852-1914.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of R. M. and Mary J. Barrick, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 910. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Eli Clarke Arther1

b. 28 March 1832
Family
Birth*28 March 1832Eli Clarke Arther was born on 28 March 1832 in Kanawha County, Virginia.1 
Marriage*1857He married Mary Martha Kirkpatrick about 1857.2,1 

Family

 Mary Martha Kirkpatrick b. 5 May 1837
Child 1.Gilbert Finnis Arthur1,3 b. 24 Sep 1858, d. 11 Nov 1931

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, Eli Clarke Arther, Memorial# 53119612. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Martha “Grandma” (Kirkpatrick) Arther, Memorial# 53119649.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Gilbert Finnis Arthur, Memorial# 37843930.

Gilbert Finnis Arthur1

b. 24 September 1858, d. 11 November 1931
Family
Father*Eli Clarke Arther2,1 b. 28 Mar 1832
Mother*Mary Martha Kirkpatrick3,1 b. 5 May 1837
Birth*24 September 1858Gilbert Finnis Arthur was born on 24 September 1858 in Cedar County, Missouri.1 
Marriage*3 November 1889He married, as his first wife, Flora Bell Nichols on 3 November 1889 in Lake County, Oregon.1,4,5 
(Husband) Death15 October 1909Gilbert became a widower when Flora Bell (Nichols) Arthur died on 15 October 1909 at age 41.4 
Marriage*9 August 1916He married second, as her third husband, Rena U (Beebe) Sweet Scammon, daughter of Burr Beebe and Harriet Amanda Bray, on 9 August 1916.1,6,7 
Death*11 November 1931He died on 11 November 1931 in Lakeview, Lake County, Oregon, at age 73.1 
Burial*He was buried in Block 31, A lot 2, of the IOOF Cemetery, Lakeview.1 

Family 1

 Flora Bell Nichols b. 3 Oct 1868, d. 15 Oct 1909

Family 2

 Rena Urana Beebe b. 5 Feb 1862, d. 15 Jul 1960

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, Gilbert Finnis Arthur, Memorial# 37843930. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eli Clarke Arther, Memorial# 53119612.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Martha “Grandma” (Kirkpatrick) Arther, Memorial# 53119649.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Flora Bell (Nichols) Arthur, Memorial# 153670090.
  5. [S2193] Web: Western States Marriage Index, 1809-2016, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 3 November 1889 of G. F. Arthur and Bell Nichols, marriage license obtained in Lake County, Oregon, USA. Hereinafter cited as Web: Western States Marriage Index, 1809-2016.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rena U (Beebe) Arthur, Memorial# 37843954, and her obituary attached to the memorial.
  7. [S2550] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 9 August 1916 in Lakeview, Lake County, Oregon, USA, of Urana Scammon of Lakeview, age 54, born in 1862 in Washington County, Oregon, housewife, her 3rd marriage, and Gilbert F Arthur of Lakeview, age 57, born about 1859 in Missouri, farmer, his 2nd marriage, referencing Oregon Center For Health Statistics, Portland, Oregon, USA, Oregon State Marriages, 1911-1945, citing File# 1743495. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971.

Hiram Arthur1

b. 3 March 1790, d. 20 December 1863
Family
Father*Thomas Jefferson Arthur2,3 b. 11 Apr 1767, d. Jul 1847
Mother*Nancy Elizabeth Courtney4,3 b. 1775, d. 31 Dec 1855
Birth*3 March 1790Hiram Arthur was born on 3 March 1790 in Newberry County, South Carolina.3 
Marriage*30 April 1825He married Ruth Kinder, daughter of Valentine Kinder and Amelia Evans, on 30 April 1825 in Madison County, Illinois.1,5 
(Administrator) Administration12 December 1825The estate of Alexander Laughlin who had died intestate was opened for probate on 12 December 1825 in Madison County, Illinois. At the request of Barbara Laughlin, Alexander's widow, she and Hiram Arthur, her brother-in-law, were appointed administrators. Barbara, Hiram, and Barbara's brothers, Jacob Kinder and Gallatin Kinder, posted bond with the court in the amount of $1,000.6,7,8 
(Administrator) Inventory29 December 1825An inventory for the estate of Alexander Laughlin, deceased, was initially begun on 8 December 1825, even before the administrators for the estate had been appointed. The Bill of Sale, listing the names of those purchasing items from the estate, was dated 29 December 1825. Both documents were signed, certified and submitted to Hiram Arthur, Administrator, and to the probate court in Madison County, Illinois, on 10 June 1826 by appraisers, Henry Hayes, Isaac Gillham Jr. and Thomas Gillham. The Bill of Sale, totaling $397.03¾, was filed by the court on 11 June 1826 and the appraisement of the estate, valued at $580.75½, was filed by the court on 19 June 1826. Almost all of the purchases from the estate listed on the Bill of Sale were made by the widow, Barbara.9,10 
(Purchaser) Estate Sale11 January 1832Hiram was among the purchasers of items from the sale of the estate of his sister-in-law, Barbara Laughlin, deceased, lately of Madison County, Illinois, his name appearing several times on the Bill of Sale list dated 11 January 1832. Almost all of the purchasers were members of her immediate and extended family. Those on the list of the most interest to us for the purpose of this project were John Heaton, Valentine Heaton, Thomas G. Lofton, Isaac Gillham Jr., Fielding Jefferson Lewis, Gallatin Kinder, Samuel Kinder, Hiram Arthur, Thomas Gillham, Jacob Kensler, Isaac Braden, Ephraim Davidson and Margaret Letitia Davidson.11 
(Purchaser) Estate SaleAugust 1832Hiram was among those relatives, friends and neighbors who purchased items from the estate of Jacob Kensler of Madison County, Illinois, in August 1832. The list of purchasers included the names of Jacob's widow, Mary Kensler, their son Jacob Kensler, the administrator of the estate, Thomas Gillham, the fourth party to the probate bond, James Botkin, Jacob's son-in-law, John Heaton, his brother, Valentine Heaton, Thomas G. Lofton, Ephraim Davidson and Hiram Arthur.12 
Death*20 December 1863He died on 20 December 1863 in Granite City, Madison County, at age 733 
Burial* and was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Granite City.3 

Family

 Ruth Kinder b. 25 Mar 1803, d. 1879

Citations

  1. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Hiram Arthur and Ruth Kinder on 30 April 1825 in Madison County, referencing FHL film# 001306457. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  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, Thomas Jefferson Arthur, Memorial# 161439797. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hiram Arthur, Memorial# 32025110.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy Elizabeth (Courtney) Arthur, Memorial# 161439966.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ruth Dora (Kinder) Arthur, Memorial# 126708996.
  6. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for Alexander Laughlin, Madison County, 1825, Case Number 15, Probate Case Files, Box 4, Tray 12, L's, No. 7-32; Box 5, Tray 13, M's, No. 1-2, 1813-1903, images 370-423 of 1980, image 373; 12 Dec 1825, Hiram Arthur and Barbara Laughlin applied to the court of probate for letters of administration, Barbara Laughlin stating that her husband died on or about 4 October 1825 without leaving any will or testament and therefore prays the court to grant letters of administration to her and Hiram Arthur. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999.
  7. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for Alexander Laughlin, Madison County Will Records, Book A-C, 1818-1870, images 91-92 of 725; 12 Dec 1825, Barbara Laughlin and Hiram Arthur appointed administrators of estate of Alexander Laughlin who died intestate.
  8. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for Alexander Laughlin, Madison County, 1825, Case Number 15, Probate Case Files, Box 4, Tray 12, L's, No. 7-32; Box 5, Tray 13, M's, No. 1-2, 1813-1903, images 370-423 of 1980, image 372; 12 Dec 1825, bond of $1,000 paid by Barbara Laughlin, Hiram Arthur, Jacob Kinder and Gallatin Kinder.
  9. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for Alexander Laughlin, Madison County, 1825, Case Number 15, Probate Case Files, Box 4, Tray 12, L's, No. 7-32; Box 5, Tray 13, M's, No. 1-2, 1813-1903, images 370-423 of 1980, images 379-388; 8 Dec 1825, 29 Dec 1825, 10 Jun 1826, 11 Jun 1826, 19 Jun 1826, inventory of estate taken by Henry Hayes, Thomas Gillham and Isaac Gillham and lists of purchasers and other credits and charges.
  10. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for Alexander Laughlin, Madison County, 1825, Case Number 15, Probate Case Files, Box 4, Tray 12, L's, No. 7-32; Box 5, Tray 13, M's, No. 1-2, 1813-1903, images 370-423 of 1980, image 402; 19 Jun 1826, stated by Judge of Probate, Edwardsville: Received by the hand of John T. Lusk, Esq. for Barbara Laughlin and Hiram Arthur, administrators of the estate of Alexander Laughlin deceased, the appraisement file of said estate amounting to $580.75 ¼ which was examined and filed; also the sale bill of said estate amounting to $397.03 ¾ which was also placed on file; and also the sum of $2.00, the judge's fees on the above papers.
  11. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for Barbara Laughlin, indexed as "Langhlin", Madison County, 1831, Case Number 18, Probate Case Files, Box 4, Tray 12, L's, No. 7-32; Box 5, Tray 13, M's, No. 1-2, 1813-1903, images 524-595 of 1980, images 555-562; list of purchasers dated 11 January 1832, acceptance 3 April 1832, sale amount of estate totaling $747.98½.
  12. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, for Jacob Kensler, Madison County, Probate case files, box 4, tray 11, K’s, No. 6-31; box 4, tray 12, L’s, No. 1-6, 1813-1903, Probate Packet images 1375-1430 of 1996, images 1388-1395.

Thomas Jefferson Arthur1

b. 11 April 1767, d. July 1847
Family
Birth*11 April 1767Thomas Jefferson Arthur was born on 11 April 1767 in Lynchburg, Virginia.1 
Marriage*1787He married Nancy Elizabeth Courtney in 1787.2,1 
Death*July 1847He died in July 1847 in Negreet, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, at age 80.1 

Family

 Nancy Elizabeth Courtney b. 1775, d. 31 Dec 1855
Child 1.Hiram Arthur1,3 b. 3 Mar 1790, d. 20 Dec 1863

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, Thomas Jefferson Arthur, Memorial# 161439797. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy Elizabeth (Courtney) Arthur, Memorial# 161439966.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hiram Arthur, Memorial# 32025110.

Elizabeth Ashbridge1

b. 6 February 1708/9, d. 18 December 1767
Family
Father*George Ashbridge2
Mother*Mary Malin2 d. 15 Apr 1728
Birth*6 February 1708/9Elizabeth Ashbridge was born on 6 February 1708/9 at Goshen, Chester County, Pennsylvania.3 
Marriage*6 June 1729She married, as his second wife, John Sharpless of Ridley, son of John Sharpless and Hannah Pennell, on 6 June 1729 at Goshen Meeting, Chester County.1,4 
Death*18 December 1767She died on 18 December 1767 at Nether Providence, Chester County, at age 58.2 

Family

 John Sharpless b. 16 Oct 1699, d. 17 Aug 1769
Child 1.Mary Sharpless1 b. 17 Apr 1730, d. bt 1763 - 1770

Citations

  1. [S1409] J. Smith Futhey and Gilbert Cope, History of Chester County, Pennsylvania, with Genealogical and Biographical Sketches, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Louis H. Everts, 1881), Sharpless, pages 722-724. Hereinafter cited as History of Chester County, Pennsylvania.
  2. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, descended from John and Jane Sharples, settlers near Chester, Pennsylvania, 1682 : together with some account of the English ancestry of the family, including the results of researches by Henry Fishwick, and the late Joseph Lemuel Chester, and a full report of the bi-centennial reunion of 1882, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. John Sharples (d.1685) married Jane Moor and, as Quakers, the family emigrated in 1682 from England to Chester County, Pennsylvania. Descendants (spelling the surname Sharpless) and relatives lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and elsewhere. Includes ancestry in England to the 1200s A.D. Includes index. (Washington DC: Photoduplication Service, 1968 ( a microreproduction of the original published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the family, under the auspices of the Bi-centennial committee, in 1887), , pages 138-142. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Sharpless Family.
  3. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, pages 138-142, the date written as "12 mo. 6, 1708-9" which, under the Gregorian calendar of that period, was February, not December.
  4. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, pages 138-142, the date written as "4 mo. 6, 1729" which, under the Gregorian calendar of that period, was June, not April.

George Ashbridge1

Family
Immigration*5 July 1698George immigrated to America, and arrived at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 5 July 1698.2 
Marriage*23 October 1701He married first Mary Malin of Upper Providence, daughter of Randall Malin and Elizabeth __?__, on 23 October 1701 at Providence Meeting, Chester County, Pennsylvania.3 
(Husband) Death15 April 1728George became a widower when Mary (Malin) Ashbridge died on 15 April 1728.4 

Family

 Mary Malin d. 15 Apr 1728
Child 1.Elizabeth Ashbridge+1 b. 6 Feb 1708/9, d. 18 Dec 1767

Citations

  1. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, descended from John and Jane Sharples, settlers near Chester, Pennsylvania, 1682 : together with some account of the English ancestry of the family, including the results of researches by Henry Fishwick, and the late Joseph Lemuel Chester, and a full report of the bi-centennial reunion of 1882, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. John Sharples (d.1685) married Jane Moor and, as Quakers, the family emigrated in 1682 from England to Chester County, Pennsylvania. Descendants (spelling the surname Sharpless) and relatives lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and elsewhere. Includes ancestry in England to the 1200s A.D. Includes index. (Washington DC: Photoduplication Service, 1968 ( a microreproduction of the original published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the family, under the auspices of the Bi-centennial committee, in 1887), , pages 138-142. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Sharpless Family.
  2. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, pages 138-142, the date written as "5 mo. 5, 1698" which, under the Gregorian calendar of that period, was July, not May.
  3. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, pages 138-142, the date written as "8 mo. 23, 1701" which, under the Gregorian calendar of that period, was October, not August.
  4. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, pages 138-142, the date written as "2 mo. 15, 1728" which, under the Gregorian calendar of that period, was April, not February.

Daniel M. Ashby1

b. 2 May 1838, d. 18 September 1908
Family
Birth*2 May 1838Daniel M. Ashby was born on 2 May 1838 in Kentucky.2,3 
Marriage*31 December 1890He married fifth Eliza Annie Lankford, daughter of John Lankford and Susan Ann Coghill, on 31 December 1890 in Spencer County, Kentucky.1,2 
Census US 1900*6 June 1900Eliza A. and Daniel M. Ashby were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 6 June 1900 in Mount Eden, Spencer County, Kentucky. Daniel was 60 years of age and a farmer working on his own account, and Eliza was 34 years of age. They owned their farm free of mortgage, had been married for 10 years and Eliza not given birth to any children. Eliza's widowed mother, Susie A. Sutton, was enumerated with them in 1900. She was recorded as 63 years of age and had given birth to twelve children, nine of whom were living. Everyone in the household was able to read and write.3 
Death*18 September 1908He died on 18 September 1908 at age 702 
Burial* and was buried in Section 2, Row 11 of Green's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Nelson County, Kentucky.2 

Family

 Eliza Annie Lankford b. Jan 1867

Citations

  1. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 31 December 1890 in Spencer County, Kentucky, USA, of Eliza Annie Lankford and Daniel M. Ashby, citing FHL Film# 000482645. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  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, Daniel M. Ashby, Memorial# 124327534. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Daniel M. and Eliza A. Ashby, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mount Eden, Spencer, Kentucky; Roll: 551; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1240551. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.