Eve Findeisen1,2

b. 13 June 1903, d. October 1976
Family
Father*Emil Findeisen2 b. 1866
Mother*Ida Schark3,2 b. 1867
Birth*13 June 1903Eve Findeisen was born on 13 June 1903 in Illinois.4,5 
(Daughter) Census US 192012 January 1920Eve was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 12 January 1920 in the household of her parents at 4013 Filmore Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. She was 17 years old, able to read and write and to speak English, and worked for wages as a Stenographer for a Ticket company.2 
Marriage*31 August 1929She married, as his second wife, Jule M. Crumrine, son of Daniel M. Crumrine and Esta Ashcraft, on 31 August 1929 in Cook County, Illinois.1,6 
(Wife) DeathOctober 1957Eve became a widow when Jule M. Crumrine died in October 1957 at age 60.1 
Death*October 1976She died in October 1976, probably in Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois, at age 73.5 

Family

 Jule M. Crumrine b. 13 Aug 1897, d. Oct 1957

Citations

  1. [S2631] Jule M. Crumrine 1957 Illinois Death, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Chicago Tribune, (Chicago, Illinois), Saturday, October 12, 1957, page 41, reporting the death of Jule M. Crumrine of Libertyville, Illinois, beloved husband of Eve, brother of Mrs. Mayme Willis of Algonquin, Illinois. Hereinafter cited as Jule M. Crumrine 1957 Illinois Death.
  2. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Emil and Ida "Findison", Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 35, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_356; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 2249. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Emil Findeisen and Ida Schark on 3 September 1887 in Cook, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  4. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Emil and Ida Findison, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 35, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_356; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 2249.
  5. [S29] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, online at Ancestry.com, death of Eva Crumrine of 60048, Libertyville, Lake, Illinois, USA, born on 13 June 1903 and died in October 1976. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014.
  6. [S2632] Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1968, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage on 31 August 1929 in Cook County, Illinois, United States, of Jule M Crumrine, age 32 years, born about 1897, and Eva Findeisen, age 26 years, born about 1903, referencing Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1968, FHL Film# 102301048, Image# 211. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1968.

Annie Genophia Findley1

b. 2 February 1862, d. 15 March 1887
Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*William Henry Findley2,1 b. 5 Apr 1835, d. 22 Sep 1918
Mother*Elizabeth Thompson3,1 b. 8 Jul 1839, d. 27 Sep 1902
Birth*2 February 1862Annie Genophia Findley was born on 2 February 1862 in Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa.1 
Marriage*25 December 1882She married, as his first wife, Benjamin Heaton Edwards, son of Lathan Edwards and Celia Jane Heaton, by license dated 25 December 1882 at the Court House, Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa. Their names, as they appeared on their license, were B.H. Edwards and G.A. "Finley."1,4 
Death*15 March 1887She died on 15 March 1887 in Page County, Iowa, at age 251 
Burial* and was buried in North Grove Cemetery, Hepburn, Page County.1 

Family

 Benjamin Heaton Edwards b. 28 Jul 1857, d. 24 Jun 1909

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, Annie Genophia (Findley) Edwards, Memorial# 44062032. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Henry Findley, Memorial# 44061023.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth (Thompson) Findley, Memorial# 75775049.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Benjamin Heaton Edwards, Memorial# 14296569.

Thomas M. Findley1

b. 1946
Family
Birth*1946Thomas M. Findley was born about 1946.1 
Marriage*16 February 1974He married, as her second husband, Carol Jean Stansbury, daughter of Milton Lee Stansbury and Nola Mae Harris, shortly after their marriage license was issued in Wyandotte County, Missouri. Thomas was 26 years of age and Carol Jean was age 21. The announcement of their license was published in The Kansas City Times newspaper on 16 February 1974.1 

Family

 Carol J. Stansbury b. 23 Feb 1952

Citations

  1. [S2328] Carol Jean (Stansbury) Eddings and Thomas M. Findley 1974 Marriage, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Kansas City Times, (Kansas City, Missouri), Saturday, 16 February 1974, page 33, in Wyandotte County, marriage license issued to Thomas M. Findley, age 26, of 2216 N. 78th Terrace, and Carol Jean Eddings, age 21, of 808 S. 80th. Hereinafter cited as Carol Jean (Stansbury) Eddings and Thomas M. Findley 1974 Marriage.

William Henry Findley1

b. 5 April 1835, d. 22 September 1918
Family
Birth*5 April 1835William Henry Findley was born on 5 April 1835 in Jackson County, Indiana.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Thompson.2,1 
(Husband) Death27 September 1902William became a widower when Elizabeth (Thompson) Findley died on 27 September 1902 at age 63.2 
Death*22 September 1918He died on 22 September 1918 in Washburn, McLean County, North Dakota, at age 831 
Burial* and was buried in Findley Cemetery, Villisca.1 

Family

 Elizabeth Thompson b. 8 Jul 1839, d. 27 Sep 1902
Child 1.Annie Genophia Findley1,3 b. 2 Feb 1862, d. 15 Mar 1887

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 Henry Findley, Memorial# 44061023. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth (Thompson) Findley, Memorial# 75775049.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Annie Genophia (Findley) Edwards, Memorial# 44062032.

Polly Fine1

b. 10 March 1856
Family
Birth*10 March 1856Polly Fine was born on 10 March 1856 in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.1 
Marriage*30 August 1876She married Joseph B. Garner on 30 August 1876 in Tulare County, California.2,1,3,4,5 

Family

 Joseph B. Garner b. 1854
Child 1.George Hinton Garner5,4 b. 7 Feb 1878, d. 6 Jul 1961

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, Polly (Fine) Garner, Memorial# 59154570. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1726] California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Joseph Garner and Polly Fine on 30 August 1876 in Tulare County, California, USA, referencing California Department of Public Health, courtesy of www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com. Digital Images. Hereinafter cited as California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Joseph Balcomb Garner, Memorial# 59154545.
  4. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph B. and Polly Garner, Year: 1880; Census Place: Branch, Stanislaus, California; Roll: 84; Page: 366A; Enumeration District: 095. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joel B. and Polly Garner, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nelson, Butte, California; Roll: 84; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0015. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

Margaret Fink1

b. 15 April 1806, d. 20 July 1880
Family
Birth*15 April 1806Margaret Fink was born on 15 April 1806 in Hampshire County, Virginia.1,2 
Marriage*29 December 1830She married John B. Davis on 29 December 1830 in Monroe County, Virginia.1,3,4,2 
(Wife) Death15 August 1853Margaret became a widow when John B. Davis died of typhoid fever on 15 August 1853 at age 50.5,6 
Death*20 July 1880She died on 20 July 1880 in Redfield, Bourbon County, Kansas, at age 742 
Burial* and was buried in the south section, N to S, row 13, of Marion Cemetery, Redfield.2 

Family

 John B. Davis b. 1802, d. 15 Aug 1853
Child 1.Nancy F. Davis+1 b. 1835

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. and Margaret Davis, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 14, Fayette, Virginia; Roll: 943; Pages: 374a-374b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 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, Margaret (Fink) Davis, Memorial# 60356095. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1387] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John Davis and Margaret Fink in 1830 in Monroe County, West Virginia, United States. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971.
  4. [S1404] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Margaret Fink and John Davis on 29 December 1830 in Monroe County, Virginia, USA, referencing Dodd, Jordan R., et al.; Early American Marriages: Virginia to 1850; Publication Place: Bountiful, UT, USA; Publisher: Precision Indexing Publishers. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850.
  5. [S2265] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 15 August 1853 of John B Davis, age 50, Farmer, in Halifax County, Virginia, Widowed, born about 1803 in Lunenburg County, referencing FHL Film# 31941. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  6. [S2538] Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, death of John B Davis from Typhoid Fever on 15 August 1853 in Halifax County, Virginia, age 50, born about 1803, Farmer, referencing the Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.

John Finlay1

Family
Marriage*21 January 1828He married Martha Bell, daughter of George Bell Esq. and Catherine Nugent, on 21 January 1828 in Old Rossorry Parish, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland. The Impartial Reporter of Enniskillen reported on 24 Jan that on Monday in the church of this town Martha, the eldest daughter of the late George Bell Esq. of Belview, was married to John Finlay of Belturbet by the Reverend Mr. Johnston.1 
(Brother-in-Law) Death18 April 1835Alexander Charlton Bell died on 18 April 1835 at the home of his sister and brother-in-law Martha (Bell) and John Finlay in Belturbet, County Cavan, Ireland. His death was reported in both Enniskillen newspapers on 23 April. Their combined accounts noted that Alexander Charlton Bell, a surgeon in the Royal Navy, aged 28 years and the youngest son of the late George Bell Esq. of Bellevue, died on Saturday, the 18th of April at the house of his beloved friend and brother-in-law John Finlay Esq. of Belturbet. His remains passed through Enniskillen on Tuesday for interment in the family place of sepulture at Rossorry, followed by a large concourse of the respectability of this neighborhood.2 

Family

 Martha Bell b. c 1799

Citations

  1. [S766] Séamas MacAnnaidh, "Old Rossorry Graveyard, Enniskillen", This work is a combination of the reading and transcribing of gravestones, newspaper notices and microfilm. The gravestones were in the Old Rossorry Graveyard in Enniskillen and his graveyard project was unfinished at the time of his writing. Most of the newspaper notices were found in the Enniskillen Chronicle and Erne Packet, although some were also from the Enniskillen Impartial Reporter. Those he included were described simply as "relevant" to the families or individuals mentioned on the gravestones. The microfilm he used was (MIC 1/22) Church of Ireland burial register found at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, Old Rossorry Graveyard, Enniskillen (County Fermanagh, Ireland), online at http://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/fermanagh/cemeteries/…, downloaded on downloaded 4 Sep 2010. Hereinafter cited as Old Rossorry Graveyard, Enniskillen.
  2. [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.

Andrew Finley1

b. 12 October 1857
Family
Father*James Finley1 b. 15 Sep 1821, d. 1 Jan 1883
Mother*Ellen Willliams1 b. 1822, d. 23 Nov 1892
Birth*12 October 1857Andrew Finley was born on 12 October 1857 in Sand Hill, Scotland County, Missouri.1,2 
Name VariationHis full name was Andrew Jackson Finley.2 
(Son) Census US 18604 June 1860Andrew was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 4 June 1860 in the household of his parents in Millport and Colony Post Office, Benton, Knox County, Missouri. He was 2 years old.1 
(Son) Census US 18701 July 1870Andrew was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 1 July 1870 in the household of his parents near the Colony Post Office, Benton, Knox County, Missouri. He was 12 years old, worked as a laborer on the family farm and had attended school within the census year.3 
(Brother) Marriage1 September 1878Andrew signed as a witness to the marriage between his half-sister, Elizabeth A. Wiseman, and Stephen Powers on 1 September 1878 in Knox County, Missouri. Andrew was two weeks short of becoming 21 years of age, and the wedding ceremony took place at the home of his father, who had raised Elizabeth since she was four years old.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Ellen Finley, Year: 1860; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M653_627; Page: 7; Family History Library Film: 803627. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Andrew Jackson Finley, Memorial# 74764763. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Ellen Finley, Year: 1870; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M593_785; Page: 728B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Henry Powers, born on 15 April 1890 in Northeast Missouri to Stephen Powers and Elizabeth Wiseman, agency notes: May 1957: Name listed as HENRY POWERS. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 1 September 1878 at the residence of J. Finley in Knox County, Missouri, USA, of Stephen T Power of Scotland County, Missouri and Elizabeth A Wiseman of Knox County, witnesses were William Short and Andrew Finley, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.

David Finley1

b. 1848
Family
Father*James Finley1 b. 15 Sep 1821, d. 1 Jan 1883
Mother*Susan Finley1 b. 1813
Birth*1848David Finley was born about 1848 in Virginia.1 
(Son) Census US 185017 August 1850David was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 17 August 1850 in the household of his parents in District 63, Taylor County, Virginia, which would become West Virginia in 1863. He was one year old.2 
(Son) DeathHe was about 4 years old when his mother died at about age 38, leaving David's father with four young children.2,1 
(Son) Marriage17 July 1853He was about age 5 when his father married a second time to Ellen (Williams) Wiseman on 17 July 1853. She had also been widowed and had two young children.3,1 
(Son) Census US 18604 June 1860David was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 4 June 1860 in the household of his father and stepmother in Millport and Colony Post Office, Benton, Knox County, Missouri. He was 12 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 
Marriage*27 January 1870He married Martha J. March on 27 January 1870 in Knox County, Missouri.4 
Census US 1870*1 July 1870Martha J. and David Finley were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 1 July 1870 near the Colony Post Office, Benton, Knox County, Missouri. David was 22 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $960 and a personal estate valued at $800, and Martha was 24 years of age and keeping house. David's father, James Finley, with the rest of David's family were enumerated in the next previous household on the same census page.5 

Family

 Martha J. March b. 1846

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Ellen Finley, Year: 1860; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M653_627; Page: 7; Family History Library Film: 803627. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Susan Finley, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 63, Taylor, Virginia; Roll: 978; Page: 192b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2298] Knox County (Missouri) Circuit Clerk, Knox County, Missouri, Marriage records, 1845-1944: marriage on 17 July 1853 in Knox County, Missouri of James Finley and Ellen Wiseman, of legal age and both of the County of Knox, Missouri, Film# 1015382, Digital# 7515683, image# 67 of 330; Microfilm made from originals at the Knox County courthouse; on 3 microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Knox County, Missouri, Marriage records, 1845-1944.
  4. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 27 January 1870 in Knox County, Missouri, USA, of Mr. David Finley and Martha J March, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  5. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David and Martha J. Finley, Year: 1870; Census Place: Benton, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M593_785; Page: 728B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth Finley1

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

Citations

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

George Finley1

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

Citations

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

James Finley1

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

Family 1

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

Family 2

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

Citations

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

James Finley1

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

Citations

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

James Finley1

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

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

Citations

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

Jasper Finley1

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

Citations

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

John Finley1

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

Citations

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

Margaret E. Finley1

b. May 1849
Family
Birth*May 1849Margaret E. Finley was born in May 1849 in Ohio.2 
Name VariationShe was called Maggie.3 
Marriage*3 March 1870She married James T. Nail on 3 March 1870 in Edgar County, Illinois.3,1 
Census US 1900*5 June 1900Margaret and James T. Nail were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 5 June 1900 at 611 Hunt Street, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois. James was 49 years of age and worked as a carpenter, and Margaret was 51 years of age. They had been married for 30 years, rented their house, and Margaret had given birth to five children, four of whom were living and enumerated with their parents in 1900. Their eldest, Emma L., was 29 years of age and, although divorced, was recorded as single. She had given birth to one child, who was reported as not living. Her son, though, James David Holt, was 9 years old and was enumerated in 1900 in the household of his father, William T. Holt, in Clinton, Indiana. James and Margaret's son, Elmer S., was 25 years of age and, like his father, worked as a carpenter. The couple's two younger daughters, Addie A. and Goldie B., were ages 15 and 8 years, respectively, and had both attended school for nine months of the census year. Everyone in the Nail household was able to read, write and speak English.2,4 

Family

 James T. Nail b. Aug 1850
Child 1.Emma L. Nail+3 b. Feb 1871

Citations

  1. [S1689] Illinois, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 3 March 1870 in Edgar County, Illinois, of James T Nail and Margaret E Finley, noting that this record can be found at the County Court Records, Film # 1301880 - 1301882. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James T. and Margaret Nail, (their surname transcribed as "Mail" by Ancestry), Year: 1900; Census Place: Paris, Edgar, Illinois; Roll: 299; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0071. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage in 1889 in Edgar, Illinois, USA, of Emma L. Nail, age 18, born about 1871, daughter of James Nail and Maggie Finley, (her surname transcribed as "Hinly"), married William T. Holt, (his middle initial transcribed as "F"), age 22, born about 1867, son of David Holt and Lucy Wilson, (her surname transcribed as "Weiser"), referencing Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Alice Holt, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: 408; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0089.

Susan Finley1

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

Family

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

Citations

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

William Finley1

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

Citations

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

Calvin V. Finn1

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

Family

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

Citations

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

Dora V. Finn1

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

Family 1

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

Family 2

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

Citations

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

Lillian M. Finn1

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

Family

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

Citations

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

Emma E. Finney1

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

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Theodore Hogeland of Deerfield, Montana, age 42, son of Elias and Elizabeth Hogeland (mother deceased), and Emma E. Finney of Northampton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, age 32, daughter of John and Annie E. Finney (deceased), married on 2 November 1905 in Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927193. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  2. [S2095] Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2018, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Emma Finney Hogeland, age 67, housewife, wife of Theodore Hogeland, daughter of John Finney and Anna Finney, nee Opdyke, born on 14 February 1873 in Ivyland Pennsylvania, died on 17 May 1941 in her home located 10 miles north of Danvers, Fergus, Montana, USA, informant Theodore Hogeland, Danvers, burial in Lewistown on 19 May 1941, citing certificate# 1355, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana, Montana Death Records. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2018.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Emma F Hogeland, Memorial# 75176404. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

John Finney1

Family
Marriage*He married Annie E. Opdyke.1 

Family

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

Citations

  1. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Theodore Hogeland of Deerfield, Montana, age 42, son of Elias and Elizabeth Hogeland (mother deceased), and Emma E. Finney of Northampton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, age 32, daughter of John and Annie E. Finney (deceased), married on 2 November 1905 in Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927193. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  2. [S2095] Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2018, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Emma Finney Hogeland, age 67, housewife, wife of Theodore Hogeland, daughter of John Finney and Anna Finney, nee Opdyke, born on 14 February 1873 in Ivyland Pennsylvania, died on 17 May 1941 in her home located 10 miles north of Danvers, Fergus, Montana, USA, informant Theodore Hogeland, Danvers, burial in Lewistown on 19 May 1941, citing certificate# 1355, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana, Montana Death Records. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2018.

_____ Finney1

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

Family

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

Citations

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

Alfred E. Firman1

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

Family

 Adeline S. Dungan b. 25 Dec 1844

Citations

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

David Firman1

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

Family

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

Citations

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

Martha Firmin1

Family
Marriage*She married John Stevens.1 

Family

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

Citations

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

Clara Avelina Fish1

b. 27 October 1888
Family
Birth*27 October 1888Clara Avelina Fish was born on 27 October 1888 in North Carolina.2,3 
Name VariationShe was called Clarisa.2 
Marriage*She married Zimary Roger Sparks.1,2,4 

Family

 Zimary Roger Sparks b. 27 Jul 1885
Child 1.Stacey Emeline Sparks1,2,5 b. 8 Nov 1930

Citations

  1. [S2317] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 18 September 1950 in Waynesboro, Virginia, USA, of James August Heaton of Waynesboro, age 25, born about 1925 in Sentinel, Butte County, North Dakota, son of "Emmett" D Heaton and Annie "Pierson", and Stacey Emeline Sparks of Waynesboro, age 19, born about 1931 in Clyde, North Carolina, daughter of Zimary Roger Sparks and Clara Avelina Fish, referencing Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101168560, marriage registered in Waynesboro, Virginia, USA. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  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, Clara Aveline “Clarisa” (Fish) Sparks, Memorial# 58342303. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Zim R. and Clara Sparks, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fines Creek, Haywood, North Carolina; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2341432. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Zimary (Rogers) Sparks, Memorial# 58342305.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Stacey E. Heaton, Memorial# 167345881.

Hiram P. Fish1,2

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

Family

 Jane Gillham

Citations

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