Grace Heaton1

b. 11 March 1667
Family
RelationshipDaughter of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Robert Heaton1 b. 25 Mar 1642, d. b 16 Jul 1717
Mother*Alice Ricroft1
Birth*11 March 1667Grace Heaton was born on 11 March 1667 in West Riding, Yorkshire, England.2 
(Daughter) Immigration22 October 1682Grace immigrated to America with her parents and siblings, sailing from Liverpool, England on the ship Lamb. They arrived in Pennsylvania on 22 October 1682 and settled in Bucks County.3,4 
Marriage*27 September 1688She married Thomas Stackhouse on 27 September 1688 in Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.5 
Death*She died in Bucks County, Pennsylvania,1 
Burial*8 October 1708 and was buried on 8 October 1708 in the Middletown Meeting Graveyard, Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.6 

Family

 Thomas Stackhouse

Citations

  1. [S1399] Heaton. A well-researched and partially documented work on the earliest Heaton immigrants to Pennsylvania, from Yorkshire, England, in 1682. Some of the information from the website is presented here in acknowledgement that not all of the early Heatons to America were "our" Heatons, and specifically to remind us of the reasons for the confusion expressed by our Heaton family researchers over the years as they tried to distinguish between the Lincolnshire John Heaton and the Yorkshire John Heaton, the two John Heatons of Loudon County, Virginia. Online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~paxson/…, MJP Grundy (email: e-mail address); viewed on 7 July 2015.
  2. [S1399] Heaton, online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~paxson/…, citing the Settle Monthly Meeting in West Riding, Yorkshire.
  3. [S1611] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, online at www.ancestry.com, reporting that the family of immigrants included primary immigrant Robert Heaton, his wife Alice, and children Ephraim, Agnes, Grace, James and Robert Jr. Hereinafter cited as Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s (U.S. and Canada).
  4. [S1399] Heaton, online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~paxson/…, citing Horle's Lawmaking and Legislators in Pennsylvania, 1:421 and reporting that Robert Jr. had not immigrated with his parents and siblings.
  5. [S1399] Heaton, online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~paxson/…, citing the Middletown Monthly Meeting Women's minutes, 1:11.
  6. [S1399] Heaton, online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~paxson/…, citing the Middletown Monthly Meeting records.

Grace Heaton1

b. 2 May 1747, d. circa 1768
Family
RelationshipGreat-granddaughter of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*John Heaton1 b. 1690, d. Sep 1762
Mother*Mary Bennings1 b. Feb 1710, d. 10 Apr 1759
Birth*2 May 1747Grace Heaton was born on 2 May 1747 in Hardwick, Sussex County, New Jersey,1 
Death*circa 1768 and died circa 1768 in Hardwick at about 21 years of age.1 

Citations

  1. [S1399] Heaton. A well-researched and partially documented work on the earliest Heaton immigrants to Pennsylvania, from Yorkshire, England, in 1682. Some of the information from the website is presented here in acknowledgement that not all of the early Heatons to America were "our" Heatons, and specifically to remind us of the reasons for the confusion expressed by our Heaton family researchers over the years as they tried to distinguish between the Lincolnshire John Heaton and the Yorkshire John Heaton, the two John Heatons of Loudon County, Virginia. Online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~paxson/…, MJP Grundy (email: e-mail address); viewed on 7 July 2015, citing records in the DAR archives, "Ohio DAR GRC report, s1 v535: records of Pennsylvania families whose descendants came to Ohio / Cuyahoga Portage Chapter."

Grace Heaton1

b. 6 August 1703
Family
RelationshipGranddaughter of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Robert Heaton Jr.1 b. 3 Aug 1671, d. 17 Mar 1743
Mother*Grace Pierson1 b. 31 May 1680, d. 30 Apr 1719
Birth*6 August 1703Grace Heaton was born on 6 August 1703 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*22 July 1720She married Jeremiah Croasdale, son of Ezra Croasdale and Ann __?__, on 22 July 1720.2 
Residence*Grace and Jeremiah raised their family in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.2 
Religion*Grace was raised in a devout Quaker family and as an adult became one of the county's most successful and popular Quaker ministers.2 

Family

 Jeremiah Croasdale b. 29 Aug 1694

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, pages 643-644. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 18, page 645.

Grove L. Heaton1

b. 1820, d. 11 September 1890
Family
Grove L. Heaton
Relationship7th great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Luther Heaton1 b. 7 Sep 1796, d. 15 Mar 1842
Mother*Roxy Seaver1 d. Apr 1832
Vocation*1880In the last decade of his life, beginning about 1880, Grove L. Heaton wrote at least twenty stories about the pioneer days in Hanover, Chautauqua County, New York. His articles were published in the Fredonia Censor and Silver Creek News in 1884 and later. They were transcribed by Douglas Shepard in 2014, and we found them at http://chautauqua.nygenweb.net/HISTORY/Hanover_Heaton_Stories.htm on the Chautauqua County GenWeb site. Also included are Heaton's letter explaining his involvement in the Underground Railroad and background information regarding Heaton, his family, and the various publications which contained his writings. People featured in his stories who are also in our Heaton Project include the author's father, Luther Heaton, his uncles, Gilman Heaton, Cyrus Heaton and Nehemiah Heaton and Nehemiah's brother-in-law, Asa Gage Jr.1,2,3,4,5 
Birth*1820Grove L. Heaton was born in 1820 in Camillus, Onondaga County, New York.1 
(Son) RelocationJune 1824 In the spring of 1824, his family moved from Onondaga County, reaching the town of Hanover, Chautauqua County, the first week of June 1824.1 
(Son) OccupationJune 1825 By June 1825, thinking he could be more prosperous as a merchant than in the wagon and carriage business, Grove's father opened the first grocery store in the town of Hanover. Its location was almost directly across the street from where the big black walnut tree, which had blown down in April 1822, lay upon the ground. The published writings of Luther's son, Grove L. Heaton, contained a fascinating story of the multiple lives of that famous black walnut tree. Transcriber, Douglas H. Shepard, in his 2014 "Background Information", noted that, "one of the notable aspects of Grove Heaton’s earlier writings was his formal style, always referring to himself with the editorial “we,” and when writing about his father, always referring to him distantly as “Mr. Heaton" or "Mr. H." We also note that in Grove's article about the tree, his father, Luther Heaton, has a starring role, and two of his father's older brothers, Nehemiah and Gilman, are also mentioned, although Gilman's name is spelled "Gilham". Nehemiah's brother-in-law, Asa Gage Jr., is also mentioned. Shepard's transcription of that portion of Grove's article about the famous tree follows:

"We must also diverge from our biography of Mr. Heaton and give a history of the Big Black Walnut Tree, which was without doubt by far the largest tree that has ever been found east of the Rocky Mountains. Young’s History of Chautauqua Co. underrates this tree as to size. A section of thirteen feet of this tree was cut off and after the bark was taken from it was measured with a cord or small rope and found to be 31 feet in circumference, and after all the decayed wood was hewn and cut away it left a shell of very uniform thickness of about four inches and it was over 10 feet in diameter. This tree grew partly in the highway, or rather when the highway was surveyed the line took in about one-half the tree, the other half standing on the Fayette mill property.

"When the administrators of Nehemiah Heaton’s estate and Mr. Thomas Kidder sold the Fayette mill property to Platt and Levi Rogers they reserved all their rights and interest in the big black walnut with the privilege of its standing or if it fell down remaining until they were ready to remove it. Very soon after Mr. Heaton got his grocery store under way, he conceived the idea of utilizing a portion of this tree as an annex to his grocery. Up to that time the tree lay just as it fell when blown down some three years previous. There had not been a move made to improve it or remove it as far as any one knew any talk about it. Luther Heaton obtained from Mr. Kidder and the administrators the right and privilege of cutting off a portion of it and using it as previously stated. If at any time they had an opportunity of disposing of it at a suitable price he was to surrender it by their paying him the expense of his improvements after deducting a reasonable compensation for rent [?]

"Mr. Heaton employed Mr. Hezekiah Fisk, the father of Mr. Russel Fisk, now residing in Forestville, to superintend the cutting of the tree and making all necessary improvements. When this section was cut off free from the roots and the other portion of the body, it required four yokes of oxen and the assistance of about a dozen oxen (?) to roll it out into the street where it could be conveniently worked around. It was after this was accomplished that the bark was taken off and the decayed wood was hewn and cut away. This required the services of three or four men 4 or 5 days and when completed Mr. Gilham Heaton, “another member of the brotherhood of Heatons” who just then rode up on horseback got off his horse and led the animal through the shell, then mounted the horse and rode him through by laying his head down along side the horse's neck. It was said the horse was quite a large one.

"The next operation was to cut a doorway through. This was done by sawing or cutting out a strip thirty inches wide and eight feet high. When the shell was up this door was hung with some strap hinges made by Asa Gage from large bar iron and firmly bolted with three-fourth inch bolts running through the wood. This shell was found to be knotty and curly, almost as hard as lignum vitae. When these improvements were complete the shell was rolled across the street to a spot that had been prepared for it alongside the grocery building and placed up on end with the door fronting the street. This again required the assistance of about the same number of men that it would to raise a large barn.

"After it was in position the next move was to put on a roof and put down a floor. Mr. Heaton also had a seat put inside commencing at one side of the door and running around to the other side which gave a seating capacity of the entire shell except the doorway. It has been stated that twenty full grown persons were comfortably seated in this shell at one time. Mr. H. had a round table made which was some four feet across the top and placed in the center of the shell. At that early period it was the custom for nearly all merchants and grocery keepers as well as taverns and inns to sell liquor and Mr. H. among the others practiced that, but during the time he was running this grocery an incident occurred which we shall speak of hereafter that caused him to become one of the most ultra total abstinence men of that or any other age.

"Mr. Heaton kept several bottles of liquor, a pitcher of water, crackers and cheese and other edibles on the round table. At that time there were large numbers daily of foot travelers, many times as high as twenty to twenty-five, also large numbers of teams, people moving west, nearly all of whom gave the big black walnut tree a call and took a drink or sat down and rested from their long walk. From this it acquired the title of a grocery being kept in a tree.

"Mr. H. had not had the tree in occupancy but a short time before it was whispered that others aspired to become its owners. It was also stated that the highway commissioners laid claim to it or a portion of it. Finally two people, one by the name of Roberts, residing near Fredonia, the other Stearns, residing in Hanover, purchased the interest of the town in the shell for a nominal sum and were about to take legal steps to gain possession of it when the other parties interested thought advisable to avoid a long and perhaps expensive litigation and disposed of their interest to the other parties. But Mr. Heaton was a loser in the operation of nearly the whole amount of the expense he had been at in fitting it up. Had not Mr. H. taken the matter in hand and had that portion of the tree cut off and fitted up it is probable that it would have remained where it lay until it was burned up to get it out the way as was done with a large portion of the remainder.

"Mr. Heaton gave the purchasers of the tree possession of it the first week of September 1825. They immediately set themselves to work to get it to Buffalo. They arranged with (one informant was not quite sure but felt positive) Walter Smith, a merchant of Dunkirk, who was the owner of a small schooner known as the Dunkirk Packet, to tow the shell to Buffalo. The size prohibited it from being taken on board any vessel on the lake at that time. The new owner employed Mr. Hezekiah Fisk to superintend taking the shell to the lake and launching it. Mr. Fisk had a sort of carriage of trucks constructed by sawing off the ends of the largest sugar maple logs he could find. These were eight or ten inches through. They were trimmed into truck wheels with axles long enough so the shell could lay between the wheels. This truck was complete and the shell loaded upon it ready to be started on a Saturday noon.

"The schooner in the meantime had come from Dunkirk and lay off the mouth of Silver Creek at anchor waiting. They hitched two strings of five yoke of oxen in each to the trucks and in the first start the reach gave way and the forward trucks pulled from under the load. This required rolling off the shell and repairing the trucks which took until late Saturday night. Very early on Sunday morning they made a new start and this time were more successful. They hauled it down through Main street of this village. The writer, although then a young boy of five years of age, remembers well of being called up early that Sunday morning to take a last look of the big black walnut, as it passed his father’s residence. They crossed Silver Creek at what is now known as Howard Street Crossing (that was long previous to the opening of Dunkirk street) then down through Newbury street to the lake where it was launched into Lake Erie and the vessel succeeded in making fast to it and got under way the same afternoon.

"They were fortunate in having good weather and reached Buffalo the next a.m. The proprietors had a rough board shanty erected near where Pratt & Co’s Hardware store is now situated, and as soon as they could do so they got their White Elephant (for such it proved to be to them) on shore and inside the shanty ready for exhibition. Up to this time their expenses had been far greater than they anticipated and it was said their funds ran short before their tree was taken on shore and they were compelled to borrow and pledge their property for security. It was not long after they were ready for exhibition before bad wet weather came on which continued nearly all that fall and their receipts did but little more than meet their daily expenses.

"Our informant was unable to state positively but was of the opinion that late in the fall the owners abandoned the tree and let it go into the hands of the parties from whom they borrowed money. This much is certain, the next Spring the tree had new owners who as soon as the canal opened made preparations to take it to New York. When they came to take measurement they found they would be unable to get it into an open canal boat even and have it pass under many of the bridges between Buffalo and Albany; they were compelled to resort to sawing it longitudinally into two parts and placing them into an open boat. On arrival at New York they were taken out and set up in a rough board shanty in the vicinity of where the City Hall now stands. The two parts were held together by strips of bar iron riveted or bolted through the timber. They were put together quite neatly so that a person that did not know would not imagine that they ever were separate parts.

"The proprietors had some other minor attractions but the tree itself drew immense crowds and the receipts in New York were as much greater than expected as they were less in Buffalo. It soon became the great attraction of the city and was visited by not only all the prominent officials of the city but by the Governor and other prominent men of the state. It was sold three times during its stay in New York. The proprietors of the museum paying $1,500 for it and in the winter or late in the fall of 1827 sold it for $2,000 to go to London. It was exhibited at four or five different points in London during the first three years it was there but was finally purchased by a museum company, who were compelled to take out a part of the wall or side of their building in order to get it inside and there it remained until the building with the tree in it was destroyed by fire some 20 or 25 years ago, which was the end of the Big Black Walnut from the town of Hanover."1,3 
(Son) DeathApril 1832When he was about 12 years old, Grove's mother died, probably of cholera, in April 1832 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.1 
(Son) ChildrenHis mother's death left Grove's father with six young children, and with the exception of Grove and Nehemiah, we don't know their names. A baby brother, only three weeks old when his mother died, and Nehemiah, who was about 8 years old, "survived their mother but a few months. Soon after this the cholera became epidemic in Buffalo."4 
(Brother) Death8 July 1832His younger brother, Nehemiah, accidentally drowned on Sunday, 8 July 1832, at about age 9. He had fallen into the canal near the City Hotel in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.6 
(Son) RelocationHis father left Buffalo with his surviving children and returned to Silver Creek.4 
(Son) MarriageDecember 1832About nine months after the death of his mother, Grove's father married a second time to Roxana Badger.7,8 
(Son) Inheritance1839 In 1839, his father inherited some property in Eden Valley, Erie County,1,4 
(Son) Relocation1840 and moved there in the summer of 1840.4 
(Son) Death15 March 1842His father died intestate on 15 March 1842 at age 45.9,4 
(Son) Probate13 April 1842On 13 April 1842, Louisa Heaton, writing to the Probate County in Erie County, New York, that she was the widow of Grove's father, Luther Heaton, deceased, renounced all her claim and right to Letters of Administration on the estate of her deceased husband.10 
Probate*21 April 1842Letters of Administration were issued on 21 April 1842 in Erie County, New York, to Grove L. Heaton as Administrator for the estate of his father, Luther Heaton, who had died intestate.10 
Marriage*27 December 1842He married Sophia Hawkins on 27 December 1842 in Geauga County, Ohio.11 
Census US 1850*31 July 1850Sophia and Grove L. Heaton were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 31 July 1850 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Grove was 28 years of age and was recorded with no occupation, and Sophia was 27 years of age. Their baby daughter, Frances, was 2 years old. James Brown, who was 30 years of age and a physician, and his wife, Margaret, who was 26 years of age, were enumerated in the Heaton household in 1850. They were both recorded as having been born in New York, and we've not identified the relationship, if there was one, between the two families.12 
Occupation*1852Not long after Grove and his family were enumerated in Detroit, he began working in the shipping industry, which led to his participation with the Underground Railroad. His involvement in transporting African American refugees to Canada began soon after he started working as Clerk of one of Captain Eber Brock Ward's steamers in the spring of 1852. "During the summers of 1852 and 1853," as Grove described it, " there was hardly a week that we did not have a greater or less number of refugees escaping from slavery to their land of freedom... On one occasion in the summer of 1854, we had no less than thirty individuals escaping from bondage."1 
Underground Railroad*between 1852 and 1853Many years later, in 1886, Grove wrote a letter to the Editors of The Fredonia Censor, about his Underground Railroad experiences, which was published on 17 March 1886 under the title, "On The Underground, Recollections of an Old Conductor, From Shore to Shore, Tricking the Slave Catchers" We share his letter here:

"Messrs. Editors. — An article appeared in the Censor some weeks ago from the pen of F. A. Redington, Esq., relative to anti-slavery days and the Underground Ry. That brings to our recollection many of the stirring incidents of those times. From the spring of 1852, until the fall of 1858, the writer was in the employ of the late Capt. E. B. Ward, the great steam boat owner of Detroit, as clerk on one of his steamers, forming the regular line between Cleveland and Detroit. From the opening of navigation until it closed at the setting in of winter, these boats run with almost as great regularity as a train of cars. They were for a long time the only connecting line between the South Shore railroads and the Michigan Central and were regarded as a railroad line. The line has always been a good paying one, and is kept up to the present period and is the only regular line on lake Erie that has for near thirty years past supported two large first class side wheel steamers. At the time spoken of, these boats, or at least one of them, formed a very important link in the Underground railroad. Capt. E. B. Ward was a radical on the question of slavery. Whenever the subject was broached in his hearing he did not hesitate to let his views be known. We have often heard him remark that if there was a human being on earth that he despised, that he had utter contempt for, it was the person who bought and sold human chattels. He was always ready to contribute liberally to any measure for the amelioration of that oppressed class. He was also one of the foremost ones in aiding those who had escaped from bondage and made their way to their haven of liberty — Canada. It is a well known fact that soon after the Dred Scott decision, there were secret organizations formed all along the Ohio river from Portsmouth to Pittsburgh, and in fact all through Ohio, for the purpose of aiding and helping all those fugitives from slavery who were fortunate to escape and succeeded in crossing the Ohio river from Virginia and Kentucky, on their way to Canada.

"These organizations were wonderfully successful in helping the poor refugee through the state of Ohio, and never lost sight of him until he was landed in the colored man’s land of freedom. It was the secret working of this anti-slavery band that gave the name of the Underground Railroad. Cleveland was regarded as one of the principal stations of the route and all who were fortunate enough to reach there felt quite sure that the principal difficulties of their journey were over. A large number of the native [?] workers of the organization at that point were colored men; although there were many of the anglo-saxon race that were sympathizers and contributed very largely of their means to pay all the incidental expenses of running the U.G.R.R. and keeping it in working order. Soon after we engaged in our position as clerk of one of Capt. Ward’s steamers in the spring of 1852, while the boat was lying at the dock in Cleveland, we were approached by quite an elderly and venerable colored man who asked if Mr. Williams had been on board the boat within a short time. We inquired what Williams he referred to. It if was Joseph Williams, the Supt. of the U. G. Ry. The old man answered, “’zactly sir, he is de superintendant and I is de president of dat institution.” We replied that Mr. Williams had not yet favored us with a call. However, while we were in conversation the superintendent came up and presented us with a note from our employer stating that we should pass free from Cleveland to Detroit, all refugees or fugitives from slavery who should be brought to the boat by either of the individuals then present. After remarking that we should always gladly obey the instructions of the owners or proprietors of the line, Mr. Williams stated that he had never known my status on the question of slavery, but in order to have the cause in which they were engaged go on successfully, it was important that a person filling the position that I occupied on board the boat should be a sympathizer with them, or at least should not be opposed to them.

"I replied that although I had never taken any active part in the cause of anti-slavery, it had my sympathy and I would gladly see the shackles knocked from every man in America, and that they could rely upon my assisting them in every way in my power that would not bring me amenable to the law. It was not long after this conversation before travel set in upon the Underground Railroad. During the summers of 1852 and 1853, there was hardly a week that we did not have a greater or less number of refugees escaping from slavery to their land of freedom. These were mostly from the border states of Virginia (now Western Virginia) Kentucky and Tennessee and what surprised us most was the numbers in which they traveled. It was often the case that Mr. Williams would bring us ten or twelve at a a [sic] time and sometimes this number constituted a whole family. On one occasion in the summer of 1854, we had no less than thirty individuals escaping from bondage to the dominion of Great Britian [sic], where they could enjoy the inalienable rights endowed by their Creator. Among this thirty was one family of twelve persons, the head of which was a venerable, white haired patriarch of sixty years, and the youngest an infant but little over one year of age. After the boat was under way, so that the old man should have no fear of being molested, curiosity prompted us to question him how he could manage to travel so far with so many children and not be apprehended. The old man informed us that his former home had been in Kentucky, about seventy-five miles above Newport, and only about a mile back from the Ohio river; that his old Massa usually went to Newport and Cincinnati once during each summer which would keep him away from one to two weeks. On this occasion old Missus and their only son, a young man of twenty years, accompanied them. The party left home on a Saturday morning. Before they had gone an hour the old man began his preparations for leaving. He went to the Ohio river and procured two boats with which he knew he could take his whole family over at one trip. In the meantime his wife was baking all the corn meal they had in their quarters, and all he could find in old Massa’s house into hoe cake. She also cooked by boiling and frying all the bacon they could lay their hands upon. This, with two or three fowls they cooked, constituted their stock of provisions for a week. It was about 12 o’clock at night when they were securely across the Ohio, ready to take up their march. The old man had formed his plans before starting to take the stars for his guide and avoid all greatly traveled roads. Soon after daylight the next morning they discovered a barn some distance from the road near a track of woods. The old man determined that this was just the place for them to rest through the day, providing there was no person about. He concluded they had not traveled more than twelve or fifteen miles and were not over ten miles from the river, and knew very well that the locality was not a very safe one for runaway niggers (as they were termed) if discovered. Leaving his family securely hid in a clump of bushes, a short distance back from the road, he started to reconnoiter the barn. He found everything favorable, not a living creature of any description around and a large mow of clean, dry hay. It was not long before he had his family well covered with the hay, fast asleep, while he took a secure place for a look out. The day passed and they were not interfered with. In fact, the old man said he did not see but one individual all day. About 10 o’clock in the morning a man went by on horse back, that he took to be a Methodist minister going somewhere to preach. As soon as the sun was behind the hills in the west, and the stars began to glimmer, he marshaled his little band and started again northward. He arranged with his wife for him to take the next to the youngest child (a little girl two and a half years old) and keep some eighty rods or so in the advance, and if he should be interfered with so that he thought their safety was in jeopardy he would give a certain signal by which the others could secrete themselves. The night passed without any one troubling them. Daylight, Monday morning, brought them to a large woods, or a tract of timber land; there they remained securely through the day, and again at night fall they started towards the land of liberty. They had gone but a short distance before they fell in with a man of their own color. This proved a fortunate circumstance to them. He at once informed them that he would pilot them to the house of an old Quaker preacher who was a true friend to all who were fleeing from slavery. After a walk of about two hours or more, or about 12 o’clock at night, they came to a large unpretentious farm house and were told to seat themselves in the yard while their friend went to the house and awakened the Quaker and informed him who were there. It was but a short time before the preacher made his appearance and assured them of his friendship and willingness to aid them all in his power. He said to them that his wife had already commenced to get them a good warm meal, then turning to the colored man who brought them there said, “Jonas, you fill the wagon with good clean straw, hitch up the black and brown mares and take these people on their way towards freedom.” He gave Jonas the route to take and ended by informing him to whom he should deliver us. Soon after sunrise the next morning we reached the residence of another Quaker who took us in and cared for us through the day and very soon after dark were again on our way. This mode of travel was continued until they reached a little town about seventy-five miles from Cleveland, when about 12 o’clock at night, they were put into a car attached to a freight train, and were taken into Cleveland before daylight the next morning. Mr. Williams and two of their color, met them at the cars and conducted them to a rendezvous of safety, when they found several others likewise, waiting for an opportunity to flee to Canada.

"We inquired of the old man why he took to [sic] great a risk in getting away with his whole family; if he was ill treated or misused. He replied by saying, that old Massa was very kind and good, and treated them well until about ten years previous when he commenced drinking too much and oft times came home not himself; in other words, came home under the influence of whiskey. This had been growing upon him until there was hardly a week that he did not come home drunk, and when in that condition, if anything went wrong or did not please him, his fury and rage knew no bounds. He was liable to strike one of his people (he owned eight other slaves besides this family) with a club or any article he could lay his hands upon. The immediate cause of this family leaving, the old man said was, old Massa went away on a Thursday morning a few weeks previous and did not return until Saturday evening, when he was very badly intoxicated. Sunday morning he came to our cabin, which was near by the homestead, and asked for that girl, pointing to a young and rather delicate looking girl of probably about 12 or 13 years of age, and asked her why she did not work in the field hoeing corn with the other people the two days previous. She replied that she was sick and not able to work. The child’s mother corroborated her story and said she was so sick she was compelled to lay in bed nearly all one day. Old Massa said it was a lie, he knew better, the girl was lazy, that he would teach her that she could not play off in that way as soon as his back was turned. He grabbed hold of her and took her out to the barn where he tied her to a post and whipped her until the blood run down her back nearly to her feet; her back still shows more than twenty marks of the lash. “I then resolved,” added the old man, “that the first opportunity that presented itself I would take all my family and make an effort, even at the risk of my own life, to reach a country where a man can protect his own children, even if they are of African decent [sic], against the brutality of an unprincipled licentious drunken white man.” We remarked to him that providing no accident happened, that soon after sunrise next morning, he would be safely landed in Canada, where the lash and club of the slave holder had no jurisdiction, and where a man has control over his own children regardless of their color or condition.

"The next incident in connection with the U.G.R.R. worthy of note, occurred in the early part of September 1856. On the day in question, Mr. Williams came to us soon after 12 o’clock at noon under a great excitement and stated that they had their men at the rendezvous who came in the night before. Two of them were brothers belonging to a near neighbor, all three were from near Lexington, Ky. That the detectives were already looking for them, and he was just in receipt of a dispatch which indicated that the man who claimed to be the owner of the brothers had left Cincinnati that morning, and would be in Cleveland about 3 o’clock p.m. of that day; also that there were detectives looking for the fugitives, and watching every move of his, hoping thereby to ascertain the place of rendezvous. He expressed great fear and thought it would be next to impossible to get the three men on board the boat even after the night had set in as the detectives would have one or two of their number watching the boat until she left her dock at 9 o’clock in the evening. After several plans were talked over we took the captain of the steamer into our confidence (who by the by was not a sympathizer in the cause, but knowing very well that his employer was an ardent worker, we felt sure that he dare not betray us.) He at once suggested a plan that worked successfully; which was for the fugitives to remain secreted until 8:30 o’clock, which would be but a half an hour before the time for the boat to leave. Then for them to be brought by a round about way to the opposite side of the river, from where the boat was lying, where there were some large piles of lumber which shaded the river, and for another person to secure and have a yawl boat at the place in readiness when at a given signal from the steamer with a lantern, all hands were to quietly step into the yawl boat and pull to the after gangway of the steamer on the opposite side from the dock, where they could easily slip into the aft steerage cabin which contained a state room that had been used a number of times previous by those who were fleeing from slavery to seek a land of freedom under a foreign power. We were quite sure that if we once had these men safely on board the boat, and the boat underway, the United States Marshals could not get them off, at least before we reached Detroit. The lines were cast loose before the men stepped on board so that it was but a moment before the boat was under way. As we passed a schooner a short distance below, a man with satchel in hand, jumped on board of our boat. We recognized him as being one that had been hanging around the dock with the U.S. Marshal for an hour or two before night fall. We also saw him in close conversation with one of the Irish firemen whom we knew would betray us in a moment if he could. When he came to the office to pay for his passage we inquired his name and place of residence. To the latter he replied Lexington, Kentucky. If we had any doubts before of his being the owner of these men and the one endeavoring to recapture them they were then all driven away and our hearts sank within us. For a time we could think of nothing but the arrest of these poor fellows as soon as we landed at Detroit and their being taken back to servitude in chains and irons. We knew that there was always one or two police officers and generally a deputy U.S. marshal on the dock when we reached Detroit and it was a question whether we could keep these men hid any length of time. Also knew the Kentuckian would probably have the ship searched if he could not find his prey without it. We finally retired for the night endeavoring to concoct some plan to checkmate the slave owner. We finally dropped to sleep and were awakened a couple of hours or so after, by some one tapping lightly on our office window. (Our sleeping room was directly back of the office) On opening the office window we saw the older one of the two brothers who was a man of at least three-fourths white blood, and of more than ordinary intelligence, especially for one who had been reared in servitude. As soon as we saw who it was we invited him into our office and closed the door. He informed us that their owner had been shown their hiding place in the cabin below by the Irish fireman, that the Kentuckian appeared to take great pleasure in telling them that he now had them as surely as though they were back on their native soil; that he telegraphed the U. S. Marshal at Detroit before leaving Cleveland to be at the dock on the arrival of the boat prepared to take them in charge. That they would be taken back to Kentucky in irons, and when once there they could make their calculations to receive one hundred lashes on their bare backs. After hearing his entire story we told the man to go back to his hiding pace and to remain there until called for by us; that we would endeavor to think of some way to thwart this fellow who appeared to be so anxious to inflict personal punishment upon them.

"It so happened that Capt. E. B. Ward, the owner of the boat, was on board that night. He had been to Washington and returned Via Cleveland, consequently was there on his way home. Immediately after the man left us we formed our plan of action and only waited to have an interview with Capt. Ward to have it carried out. Soon after sunrise he came upon deck from his stateroom. We went directly to him and informed him of all the circumstances of the case. Without a word farther than saying I think we can thwart this slave holder’s plans, he sent a boy, (an attaché of the boat) for the captain in command to come to him at once. We were then in the British Channel of the Detroit River and about 10 miles below that city. At the rate we were running would be there in from a half to three fourths of an hour. As soon as the master of the steamer reported himself, Capt. Ward directed him to run the boat to as near the channel bank as it would be safe for him to do so, stop his engine and let go his small anchor, to lower away a small boat with two good oarsmen in it and bring it to the after gang way on the land side. As soon as this was complete he directed us to have the men brought up from below and placed in the yawl, also directed us to give each of the men a dollar so that they should not be turned loose without means to obtain a breakfast. When the yawl was about halfway from the steamer the Kentuckian came out of his stateroom. He immediately took in the situation of affairs. About the same time he was seen by the fugitives who were rapidly getting out of his reach but they could not go without giving him a parting word. The elder one sang out to him “Good by Massa, when yous gets back to Lexington tells them all we is safe in Canada.” As soon as this man could find utterance he belched forth in language that would astonish the most depraved. No furious wild animal ever rared or tore around more wildly than he did. He was entirely frantic with rage. But all his swearing did him no good. On arrival at Detroit he sought legal counsel but whether he received any encouragement that he could sustain a claim against the boat for the loss of his property we never learned. We never heard anything further from him.

"G.L.H., Silver Creek, N.Y., March 4th, 1886."5 
Occupation1858Grove remained with Captain E. B. Ward until the fall of 1858, when he relocated with his family to Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and became a freight agent for railroad and shipping lines.1 
Census US 1860*24 June 1860Sophia and Grove L. Heaton were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 24 June 1860 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Grove was 40 years of age and working as a steward, and Sophia was 35 years of age. Four children were enumerated with them in 1860. Frances, Gertrude and George were ages 13, 9 and 7 years, respectively, and had all attended school within the census year; young Virginia was 5 years old.13 
Civil War (U.S.)*19 August 1862After President Abraham Lincoln sent out an appeal for more enlistments in August 1862, Grove resigned his position with the railroad. He enlisted with an effective date of 19 August 1862 for the Union as a 2nd Lieutenant in Company I of the 167th Ohio Infantry. On 8 December 1862, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant, and transferred from Company I to Company H. He was promoted to Captain on 29 February 1864 and to Major on 27 of January 1866 the date he was mustered out and discharged from service.1,14 
Injury* During his Civil War service, after seeing some heavy fighting, he was posted to New Orleans, and while he was on duty there his horse fell on him, severely crippling him.1 
Illness* About the same time as his war injury he contracted malaria, which resulted in a lingering illness from which he suffered badly until his death.1 
Census US 1870*23 July 1870Sophia and Grove L. Heaton were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 23 July 1870 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey. Grove was 50 years of age, worked as a clerk in a wholesale oil store, had real estate valued at $6,000 and a personal estate valued at $3,000, and Sophia was 47 years of age and keeping house. Their four children were enumerated with them in 1870. Frances and Gertrude were ages 22 and 18 years, respectively; George was 16 years old and had attended school within the census year; and Virginia was 15 years old.15 
Pension*28 April 1879He filed and was approved for his Civil War invalid pension on 28 April 1879 in New York.16 
Census US 1880*3 June 1880Sophia and Grove L. Heaton were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 3 June 1880 at 576 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, Erie County, New York. Grove was 60 years of age and a retired commission merchant, and Sophia was 57 years of age and keeping house. Their son, George H., was enumerated with them in 1880. He was 27 years of age and worked as a compositor. (Iin 1880, a compositor, or typesetter, was a highly skilled printshop worker who manually assembled individual letters, punctuation marks, and spacing materials into lines of text. They were responsible for preparing the physical text that went into books, newspapers, and pamphlets before it was printed.)17,18 
Will*20 May 1890He prepared his will dated 20 May 1890 in Hanover, Chautauqua County, New York, naming first, three of his grandsons, Wallace J. Weir, Lawrence H. Howes and George Talcott. To Wallace, he bequeathed his gold watch; to Lawrence, he bequeathed his sword and belt; and to George, he bequeathed his red soldier's sash. His will next devised and bequeathed unto his beloved wife, Sophia Heaton, the use during her natural life, of all the real estate he owned at the time of his death, and all the rents, issues, profits of said real estate and appurtenances during that said period. Upon the death of his wife, he gave, devised and bequeathed, absolutely, all of his said real estate to his two daughters, Gertrude L. Howes and Virginia Weir, and to the children then surviving of his deceased daughter, Fanny H. Talcott. His will clarified that one-third was to go to each of his said daughters, and one-third to the surviving children of his deceased daughter, to be divided among them, share and share alike. His will appointed Melvin Montgomery his Executor and in the will authorized and empowered him to sell and convey his real estate at any time that he believed it advisable to do so, and to invest the proceeds thereof and pay the income therefrom to his said wife.19 
Death*11 September 1890He died on 11 September 1890 in Silver Creek, Chautauqua County, New York, at about age 70.1,20 
Pension26 September 1890His widow filed and was approved for her Civil War widow's pension on 26 September 1890 in New York.21 
Probate*17 November 1890His estate was opened for probate on 17 November 1890 in Chautauqua County, New York. As part of the process, his surviving heirs were identified and recorded as follows: His widow, Sophia Heaton of Silver Creek, New York, of full age; his daughter, Gertrude Howes of Silver Creek, New York, of full age; his daughter, Virginia Weir of 563 East 141st Street, New York City, New York, of full age; his grandson, George H. Talcott of Joliet, Illinois, age 18; his grandson, Walter Talcott of Joliet, Illinois, age 14; and his grandson, Chauncey Talcott of Silver Creek, New York, age 5. His three grandsons were the children of his deceased daughter, Fanny (Heaton) Talcott.22 

Family

 Sophia Hawkins b. 1823
Children 1.Frances A. Heaton+12 b. 1848, d. 1 Dec 1889
 2.Gertrude L. Heaton+13 b. 1850, d. 17 May 1927
 3.George H. Heaton13 b. 1853, d. 15 Sep 1885
 4.Virginia Heaton+13 b. Sep 1856, d. 28 Oct 1901

Citations

  1. [S2609] Grove L. Heaton, "Heaton's Writings About Early Hanover", online at http://chautauqua.nygenweb.net/HISTORY/…; contains articles by Grove L. Heaton on the early history of Hanover, Chautauqua County, New York published in the Fredonia Censor and Silver Creek News in 1884 and later. The articles were transcribed by Douglas Shepard who also wrote a substantial introduction. Copied and pasted into a Word document, so we could study it, the website page grew to 95 pages. Shepard's introduction follows:
    Grove L. Heaton (1820 – 1890) and his accounts of Early Hanover, New York By Douglas H. Shepard, 2014
    "In the last decade of his life, Grove L. Heaton wrote at least twenty stories about the pioneer days in early Hanover. Those stories are transcribed herein as FC 1 through FC 15, and as SCN1 through SCN5. Also included as FC16 is Heaton’s letter explaining his involvement in the Underground Railroad. The transcriptions are preceded by background information regarding Heaton, his family, and the various publications which featured his writings. In the transcriptions, most of Heaton’s spelling, punctuation, and syntax have been preserved. Where changes were required for clarity, they are noted by brackets. In many cases, paragraph separation has been added for readability"; Background Information by Douglas H. Shepard, 2014. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton's Writings About Early Hanover" by Grove L. Heaton.
  2. [S2609] "Heaton's Writings About Early Hanover" by Grove L. Heaton, online at http://chautauqua.nygenweb.net/HISTORY/…, FC3, The Fredonia Censor 20 February 1884, More Early History of the Town of Hanover.
  3. [S2609] "Heaton's Writings About Early Hanover" by Grove L. Heaton, online at http://chautauqua.nygenweb.net/HISTORY/…, FC6, The Fredonia Censor 19 March 1884, Early History of Hanover, Continued.
  4. [S2609] "Heaton's Writings About Early Hanover" by Grove L. Heaton, online at http://chautauqua.nygenweb.net/HISTORY/…, FC7, The Fredonia Censor 2 April 1884, Early History of Hanover, Continued.
  5. [S2609] "Heaton's Writings About Early Hanover" by Grove L. Heaton, online at http://chautauqua.nygenweb.net/HISTORY/…, The Fredonia Censor 17 March 1886, On The Underground Railroad.
  6. [S3042] New York, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current, online at www.ancestry.com, Buffalo Patriot and Commercial Advertiser, Buffalo, New York, Tuesday, July 10, 1832, Page 3, reporting the death of Nehemiah Heaton, aged about 9 years, son of Luther Heaton, on Sunday, July 8; that he had accidently fallen into the canal near the City Hotel in Buffalo. Hereinafter cited as New York, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current.
  7. [S2609] "Heaton's Writings About Early Hanover" by Grove L. Heaton, online at http://chautauqua.nygenweb.net/HISTORY/…, Background Information by Douglas H. Shepard, 2014, reporting the date of their marriage as 16 Dec 1832.
  8. [S2610] Janet Wethy Foley, "Marriage Records" copied from Buffalo Newspapers, published through the courtesy of the Buffalo Historical Society, Early Settlers of New York State and Their Ancestors and Descendants, published monthly by Thomas J. Foley, Akron, New York, Volume II, No. 12 (June 1936); digitized and downloaded from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org: page 190, reporting their marriage date as 9 December 1832. Hereinafter cited as "Marriage Records" copied from Buffalo Newspapers, published through the courtesy of the Buffalo Historical Society.
  9. [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, Luther Heaton, Memorial# 73346288. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  10. [S2605] New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, Erie County, Letters of Administration, Vol 0003-0004, 1841-1867, Luther Heaton, image# 11 of 683. Hereinafter cited as New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999.
  11. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Grove L. Heaton and Sophia Hawkins on 27 December 1842 in Geauga County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000873462. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  12. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of G. L. and Sophia Heaton, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 365; Page: 35b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Grove L. and Sophia Heaton, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Cleveland Ward 2, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: M653_953; Page: 757; Family History Library Film: 803953. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S207] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, online at www.ancestry.com, record for Grove L Heaton, enlisted as a 2nd Lieutenant for the Union on 19 August 1862, muster date 19 August 1862 in Ohio in I Company of the 67th Infantry, rank changed to 1st Lieutenant and transferred from Company I to H on 8 December 1862, transferred from Company H to S on 23 May 1863, discharged for promotion to Captain on 29 February 1864, rank changed to Major on 27 January 1866 in and survived the war, citing the Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio; Heitman: Register of United States Army 1789-1903. Hereinafter cited as Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865.
  15. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Grove L. and Sophia Heaton, Year: 1870; Census Place: Burlington, Burlington, New Jersey; Roll: M593_853; Page: 157B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S1447] U.S. Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, online at www.ancestry.com, pension index record for Grove L Heaton, soldier, filed on 28 April 1879 for and received his invalid pension, referencing The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Number: T288; Roll: 208. Hereinafter cited as Civil War Pension Index to Pension Files,1861-1934.
  17. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Grove L. and Sophia Heaton, Year: 1880; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: 830; Page: 181a; Enumeration District: 145. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S3043] The Harebrained Press, online at https://www.theharebrainedpress.com, https://www.theharebrainedpress.com/2017/07/01/…. Hereinafter cited as The Harebrained Press.
  19. [S2605] New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Grove L. Heaton of Hanover, New York, will dated 20 May 1890, in Chautauqua County, New York, USA, referencing Record of Wills, Volumes 0009-0010, 1887-1894, page 597, Ancestry image# 325 0f 709.
  20. [S1958] New York, Death Index, 1852-1956, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Grove L. Heaton on 11 September 1890, in Silver Creek, New York, USA, citing Certificate# 36258, referencing New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index. Hereinafter cited as New York, Death Index, 1852-1956.
  21. [S1447] Civil War Pension Index to Pension Files,1861-1934, online at www.ancestry.com, widow's pension index record for Sophia Heaton, widow of Grove L Heaton, soldier, filed on 26 September 1890 for and received her widow's pension, referencing The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Number: T288; Roll: 208.
  22. [S2605] New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate of Grove L. Heaton of Hanover, New York, will dated 20 May 1890, probated 17 November 1890 in Chautauqua County, New York, USA, referencing Probate of Wills, Volume 011, 1889-1891, page 172, Ancestry image# 223 of 408.

Hal Naylor Heaton1,2

b. November 1879
Family
Relationship8th great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*William Naylor Heaton1 b. 31 Oct 1847, d. 30 Aug 1916
Mother*Lucinda Willis1 b. 27 Aug 1856, d. 3 Mar 1945
Birth*November 1879Hal Naylor Heaton was born in November 1879 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.2,3 
(Son) Census US 188025 June 1880Hal was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 25 June 1880 in the household of his parents in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. He was 4 months old.3 
Education*Hal graduated from Dental school at Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.4 
(Missing) Family Photo19 January 1903 On 19 Jan 1903 several photos of the extended Heaton family were taken at a family gathering, probably at William and Lucy Heaton's home in Des Moines, Iowa. Multiple shots of primarily the same individuals in different groupings are spread across the country among the Heaton descendants.5
Marriage*12 July 1905He married Eleanor Wilhelme, daughter of John Peter Wilhelme and Catherine Renner, on 12 July 1905 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.1,6,7,8 
Occupation* He practiced dentistry for a short time and then went into the railroad business.4 

Family

 Eleanor Wilhelme b. 1884
Child 1.Thomas Green Heaton4 b. Apr 1911

Citations

  1. [S44] Roy Henry Heaton, (Miles City, Montana). "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - Eleven Generations", prepared by hand in 1941. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, some of the information and the dates, particularly, in this pedigree chart often prove to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented was a good place for us to start, and has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - 1941."
  2. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 263. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  3. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William "M" Heaton, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 360; Family History Film: 1254360; Page: 404B; Enumeration District: 165; Image: 0329. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, pages 263-264.
  5. [S1457] "Heaton Family Photograph Collection." (Old family photographs in the possession of LHB, Summerlin, Nevada, ). Hereinafter cited as "Heaton Family Photograph Collection."
  6. [S243] Pioneer Sons and Daughters Genealogical Society, Polk County, Iowa Marriages, Book 12, 1905-1906 (Des Moines, Iowa: Iowa Genealogical Society, 1986), pages 22 and 55, her name spelled "Elenor". Hereinafter cited as Polk County, Iowa Marriages 1905-1906.
  7. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, pages 263-264, noting year of marriage as 1906.
  8. [S1449] Iowa, Select Marriages, 1809-1992, online at www.ancestry.com, her name spelled "Elenor Wilhelme" and referencing FHL Film# 1014489, Record ID: 2:3Z30WH5
    . Hereinafter cited as Iowa Select Marriages, 1809-1992.

Hannah Heaton1

b. 28 September 1707, d. circa 1760
Family
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Nathaniel Heaton1,2 b. 9 May 1675, d. 7 Mar 1756
Mother*Mariah Morse1,2 b. 23 Sep 1677
Birth*28 September 1707Hannah Heaton was born on 28 September 1707 in Wrentham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).2,1 
Marriage*5 January 1731/32She married Beriah Ware, son of Nathaniel Ware and Mary Wheelock, on 5 January 1731/32 in Wrentham.3,4,5 
Death*circa 1760She died circa 1760.1 

Family

 Beriah Ware b. 7 Nov 1704

Citations

  1. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America. Contains index. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in this work often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (111 Water Street, Baltimore, MD 21202: Gateway Press, Inc., 1982), Chapter 2, page 12. Hereinafter cited as The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America.
  2. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Births, Volume 1, page 122, her surname transcribed as "Heeten". Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  3. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America, Chapter 2, page 12, noting the year of their marriage as 1730.
  4. [S1251] Miss Emma Forbes Ware, Ware Genealogy; Robert Ware, of Dedham, Massachusetts, 1642-1699, and his lineal descendants, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1901), pages 53-54. Hereinafter cited as Ware Genealogy.
  5. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Marriages, Volume 2, page 386.

Hannah Heaton1,2

b. 14 August 1721
Family
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Samuel Heaton1,2,3 b. 28 Jan 1681/82, d. c 1756
Mother*Sarah Hawes2,1,4,3 b. 1686, d. c 1769
Birth*14 August 1721Hannah Heaton was born on 14 August 1721 in Hebron, Hartford County, Connecticut.2,5,4,1 
Research Notes*circa 1740Heaton Families II stated she married a "Beriah Ware" circa 1740, however no evidence has been found to support the statement. It's possible that this Hannah Heaton was confused with her 1st cousin Hannah Heaton who married Beriah Ware in 1731/32 in Wrentham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).3,6 
(Daughter) DesertionNovember 1743Hannah was age 22 when her father was deserted by her mother in November 1743. He filed for divorce four years later in Connecticut on 14 September 1747. According to the divorce documents, Sarah (Hawes) Heaton left with a load of goods on her horse with plans never to return to Connecticut, or to her husband, and headed for the Black River area of New Jersey where the three oldest of her sons were already living. It is not known if she ever reached New Jersey.7,8 
(Daughter) Relocation1744Hannah moved with her father and the three youngest of her brothers to Morris County, New Jersey, possibly as early as 1744. Her three oldest brothers had moved there already to establish an iron works and her two older sisters had married and remained in Connecticut.3,9,4 

Citations

  1. [S44] Roy Henry Heaton, (Miles City, Montana). "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - Eleven Generations", prepared by hand in 1941. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, some of the information and the dates, particularly, in this pedigree chart often prove to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented was a good place for us to start, and has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - 1941."
  2. [S1240] Raymond Gordon Hawes, The Edward Hawes Heirs : Edward Hawes, ca. 1616-1687, of Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Eliony Lumber : and some of their descendants through eleven generations. Edward Hawes (ca. 1616-1687) was living at Dedham, Massachusetts, by 1648, where he married Eliony Lumber (ca. 1625-1688/9) that year. They had nine children, 1648/9-1666, all born at Dedham. Descendants lived in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and elsewhere. Descendants also spell their surname Haws. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, 1996), Generation Three, pages 15-27. Hereinafter cited as The Edward Hawes Heirs.
  3. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 4, page 118. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  4. [S42] Rachel (Heaton) Colver and Howard L. Leckey, Rachel Heaton's Letter : The Tenmile Country and Its Pioneer Families, pages 282-284. Note: Rachel was 3 months short of being 81 years old when she wrote this letter on 25 January 1861 from her "best recollection." Howard Leckey, the author of Tenmile County, in doing his own research, found Rachel's information to be "fairly correct" and reportedly adjusted any discrepancies he found. (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993). Hereinafter cited as Rachel Heaton's Letter : The Tenmile Country.
  5. [S1232] Connecticut Vital Records to 870 (The Barbour Collection), online at www.americanancestors.org, Hebron Vital Records 1708-1854, Index page 57 referencing Volume 1, page 64. Hereinafter cited as Connecticut Vital Records (Barbour Collection).
  6. [S1274] Todd A. Farmerie, "Sarah Heaton, wife of John Porter of Hebron and Lebanon, Connecticut", The American Genealogist Volume 76, pages 117-121 (April 2001): citing the two Heaton sources as showing "her marrying Beriah Ware, 5 Jan 1731, which is chronologically impossible. Both books also correctly show Beriah as husband of Hannah, daughter of Samuel's brother, Nathaniel". Hereinafter cited as "Sarah Heaton, wife of John Porter."
  7. [S1236] Connecticut Superior Court (Windham County), Divorce papers, 1726-1907. Microfilm of original records in the Connecticut State Library, Hartford: Film# 1638987, Record Group# 3, Box H-326; on 27 microfilm reels, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Divorce papers, 1726-1907 (Windham County, Connecticut).
  8. [S1274] Todd A. Farmerie, "Sarah Heaton, wife of John Porter."
  9. [S1233] David Benedict A.M., A General History of the Baptist Denomination in America, and other parts of the World in 2 volumes, Volume I downloaded from Google Books at www.google.com and Volume II downloaded from the Boston Public Library EBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: printed for the author by Manning & Loring, 1813), Volume I, pages 578-579. Hereinafter cited as A General History of the Baptist Denomination.

Hannah Heaton1

b. 3 April 1778, d. 30 March 1850
Family
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Isaac Heaton1 b. 20 Jun 1731, d. 2 Apr 1814
Mother*Hannah Bowen1,2,3 b. 3 May 1742, d. 19 May 1827
Birth*3 April 1778Hannah Heaton was born on 3 April 1778 in Berkeley County, Virginia.2,3 
(Daughter) Relocation1785When she was about 7 years of age, Hannah moved west with her parents and siblings to Pennsylvania where two of the Heaton brothers, John and Henry, had already settled, establishing their new home in that part of Washington County, Pennsylvania, which would become Greene County in 1796.4 
Marriage*1796She married Isaac Buckingham, son of John Buckingham II and Mary Bell, about 1796 in Pennsylvania.5,2,3,6 
Death*30 March 1850She died on 30 March 1850 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, at age 713,5 
Burial* and was buried in the Franklin Cemetery, Marianna, Washington County.3,5,6 

Family

 Isaac Buckingham b. 20 Aug 1777, d. 11 Apr 1833
Children 1.John Buckingham3,2,5 b. 31 Jul 1797, d. 13 Jan 1882
 2.Jane Buckingham2,3
 3.Rachel Buckingham7,8,9
 4.Charlotte Buckingham3,2,5 b. 1807, d. 14 Aug 1819
 5.Henry Buckingham3,2,5 b. 19 Dec 1809, d. 11 May 1891
 6.Bowen Buckingham2,5,10 d. 1855
 7.Mary Buckingham3,2,5
 8.Hannah Buckingham2,3,5 b. 17 Feb 1817, d. 2 Sep 1886

Citations

  1. [S44] Roy Henry Heaton, (Miles City, Montana). "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - Eleven Generations", prepared by hand in 1941. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, some of the information and the dates, particularly, in this pedigree chart often prove to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented was a good place for us to start, and has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - 1941."
  2. [S42] Rachel (Heaton) Colver and Howard L. Leckey, Rachel Heaton's Letter : The Tenmile Country and Its Pioneer Families, pages 282-284. Note: Rachel was 3 months short of being 81 years old when she wrote this letter on 25 January 1861 from her "best recollection." Howard Leckey, the author of Tenmile County, in doing his own research, found Rachel's information to be "fairly correct" and reportedly adjusted any discrepancies he found. (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993). Hereinafter cited as Rachel Heaton's Letter : The Tenmile Country.
  3. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 244. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  4. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, page 242.
  5. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), pages 291-292. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.
  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, Hannah (Heaton) Buckingham, Memorial# 15029215. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  7. [S42] Rachel (Heaton) Colver and Howard L. Leckey, Rachel Heaton's Letter : The Tenmile Country, pages 282-284, placing Rachel as the third born of eight children.
  8. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, page 244, placing Rachel as the third born of eight children.
  9. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country, pages 291-292, placing Rachel as the second born of eight children.
  10. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, page 244, although reporting his year of birth as 1855.

Hannah Heaton1,2,3

b. 23 February 1814, d. 31 January 1838
Family
Relationship6th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Jacob Bowen Heaton1,2,3,4 b. 9 May 1786, d. 22 Oct 1839
Mother*Rachel Weaver1,2,3,4 b. 4 Sep 1787, d. Nov 1858
Birth*23 February 1814Hannah Heaton was born on 23 February 1814, probably in Trumbull County, Ohio,3,2,4 
Death*31 January 1838 and probably died on 31 January 1838, possibly in Fulton County, Illinois, at age 23.5,6,7 

Citations

  1. [S44] Roy Henry Heaton, (Miles City, Montana). "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - Eleven Generations", prepared by hand in 1941. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, some of the information and the dates, particularly, in this pedigree chart often prove to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented was a good place for us to start, and has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - 1941."
  2. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), page 294. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.
  3. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 261. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  4. [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), , page 610. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Sharpless Family.
  5. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country, page 294, noting her date of death as 31 January 1838.
  6. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, page 610, noting her date of death as 31 January 1838.
  7. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, page 261, noting her date of death as 14 February 1816 which is believed to be an error only because the date is identical to the next date entry in the publication and represents the birth date of her sister Eliza.

Hannah Heaton1

Family
Relationship7th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Samuel C. Heaton1 b. 1798, d. 1835
Mother*Margaret Rose1 b. 1799, d. 1827
Birth*Hannah Heaton was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania,1 
Death* and died in infancy.1 

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 5, page 156. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Hannah Heaton1

b. 9 March 1818
Family
Relationship6th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Rees Heaton1 b. 7 Feb 1783, d. 7 Jun 1878
Mother*Sarah Weaver1 b. 29 Dec 1792, d. 10 Dec 1876
Birth*9 March 1818Hannah Heaton was born on 9 March 1818 in Trumbull County, Ohio.1 
Marriage*17 December 1840She married James M. Wilson on 17 December 1840.1,2 

Family

 James M. Wilson

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), , page 611. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Sharpless Family.
  2. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, page 1120.

Hannah Heaton1

b. 1808
Family
Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Washington Heaton1 b. 11 Sep 1777, d. 1826
Mother*Phoebe Clark1 b. 1778, d. 1823
Birth*1808Hannah Heaton was born in 1808 in Washington County, Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*4 September 1828She married William Gibson on 4 September 1828 in Clark County, Indiana.2 

Family

 William Gibson

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, pages 250-251. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, Clark County, 1828-1834, Volume C. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.

Hannah Heaton1

b. 1800, d. 2 February 1806
Family
Relationship6th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*James Heaton1 b. 2 Feb 1771, d. 6 Dec 1857
Mother*Margaret Williams1 b. 24 May 1771, d. 15 Feb 1823
Birth*1800Hannah Heaton was born in 1800 in Greene County, Pennsylvania.1 
Name VariationShe was also called Margaret.1 
Death*2 February 1806She died on 2 February 1806 in Mahoning County, Ohio, at about age 6.1 

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, pages 246-247. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Hannah Heaton1

b. 2 January 1801, d. 26 April 1872
Family
Relationship6th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*John Heaton1 b. b 1756, d. 1823
Mother*Sarah Warden1 b. 2 Feb 1763
Birth*2 January 1801Hannah Heaton was born on 2 January 1801 in Virginia.1,2 
Marriage*22 February 1821She married Samuel Peterson, son of Jacob Peterson and Elizabeth Harper, on 22 February 1821 near Xenia, Greene County, Ohio.1,3 
Residence*The couple lived throughout their lives in the area of Xenia.3 
Death*26 April 1872She died suddenly of heart disease on 26 April 1872 in Greene County at the age of 71 years, 3 months and 24 days1,3,2 
Burial* and was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Xenia.2 

Family

 Samuel Peterson b. 21 Mar 1797, d. 12 Jun 1882

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 5, pages 167-168. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  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, Hannah (Heaton) Peterson, Memorial# 49269667. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1569] George F. Robinson, History of Greene County, Ohio : embracing the organization of the county, its division into townships, sketches of local interest gleaned from the pioneers from 1803 to 1840, together with a roster of the Revolution and the War of 1812 who were residing in the county; also a roster of ten thousand of the early settlers from 1803-1840, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Includes index. (Tucson, Arizona: W.C. & Cox Co, 1974; Microfilm of original published: Chicago : S. J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1902), Samuel Peterson, pages 104-105. Hereinafter cited as History of Greene County, Ohio.

Hannah Heaton1

b. 18 January 1808, d. 7 March 1884
Family
Relationship6th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Ebenezer Heaton1 b. 18 Jun 1750, d. 12 Jan 1837
Mother*Joannah Sutton1 b. 21 May 1761, d. Apr 1837
Birth*18 January 1808Hannah Heaton was born on 18 January 1808 in Preble County, Ohio.1,2,3 
Marriage*3 January 1828She married Robert Woods, son of Jeremiah Woods and Margaret __?__, on 3 January 1828.4,5 
Death*7 March 1884She died on 7 March 1884 in Indiana at age 766 
Burial* and was buried in Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana.3 

Family

 Robert Woods b. 26 Dec 1806, d. 21 Oct 1892

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 10, page 380. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Robert and Hannah Woods, Wayne, Henry, Indiana; Roll: M432_151; Page: 276A; Image: 215. 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, Hannah (Heaton) Woods, Memorial# 92271414. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S1570] Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, Referencing FHL Film Number: 1863944, Reference ID: P70, and noting the date of their marriage as 3 January 1828
    . Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  5. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 10, page 380, noting the date of their marriage as 13 June 1828.
  6. [S1567] Indiana Deaths, 1882-1920, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Indiana Deaths, 1882-1920.

Hannah Heaton1

b. 1816, d. 1881
Family
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*William Heaton1 b. 31 Jan 1782
Mother*Catherine Harford1 b. 18 Jun 1786
Biographical Info* J. W. Heaton described his father's sister Hannah as their parents' fourth daughter, writing that she "married to John Malin, raised a family in the county of her birth, and died while visiting a daughter in Kansas."1 
Birth*1816Hannah Heaton was born about 1816 in Virginia.1,2 
Marriage*She married John Malin.1 
Census US 1860*18 June 1860Hannah and John Malin were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 18 June 1860 in Subdivision 1, Henry County, Kentucky. Their surname was spelled "Malen". John was 63 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $1,500 and a personal estate valued at $600. Hannah was 44. Enumerated in their parents' household in 1860 was son R.E., who was 18, and daughters Lydia and Sarah C., ages 13 and 10, respectively. Another boy, John A. Wainscott, whose surname was transcribed as "Winsent" and was 10 years old, was also enumerated with the family. All three of the Malin children, as well as the Wainscott boy, had attended school within the year. Hannah's parents were enumerated in the next household on the same census page.3 
(Mother-in-Law) Census US 187019 July 1870Hannah appeared on the 1870 census taken on 19 July 1870 in the household of her daughter and son-in-law, Lydia and James Hockersmith, in Lockport, Henry County, Kentucky. She was recorded as 67 years of age, although she was only about 54, and was also recorded as married.4 
Death*1881She died in 1881 while visiting her daughter, Liddy Hill, in Hill City, Kansas.5,1 
Research Notes*John A. Wainscott and Hannah (Heaton) Malin are believed by this researcher to have been related in some way we have not yet identified. On the 1850 census, John's surname was transcribed as "Winscott" and the household of Hannah's parents was enumerated three households before John's on the same census page. On the 1860 census, his surname transcribed as "Winsent", John was enumerated in Hannah's household with her husband and children. And on the 1870 census, his surname transcribed as ""Wamsedt", John was enumerated with Hannah in the household of Hannah's daughter and son-in-law, James and Lydia (Malin) Hockersmith. And on the 1880 census, John with his wife and two sons were enumerated, on the same census page, in the next household after the household of Hannah's son and Lydia's brother, Edward R. Malin and his wife and children6,7,3,4,8,9 
Burial* and was buried in Block 10, Lot 8 of Hill City Cemetery, Hill City. Notations next to her name on the county cemetery record state that she was the first woman to be buried in Hill City Cemetery and that she was the wife of John Malin and mother of Mrs. W.R. Hill.10,5 

Family

 John Malin b. 1797
Children 1.Edward R. Malin3 b. 6 May 1842, d. 8 Dec 1906
 2.Lydia Malin+3 b. 1847, d. 1916
 3.Sarah C. Malin3 b. 1850

Citations

  1. [S1685] Heaton Family Genealogy by J. W. Heaton of New Burnside, Illinois, online at www.ancestry.com. Note: It is wonderful to have found this online posting and we are very grateful to other researchers who share their treasures. We have happily included the document's information and are hoping that, during our verification process, we will be able to confirm its validity. The online posting was a copy of a typed (typewriter) document which was not dated and is reported to be page one of a longer document. It appears to this researcher that the main author, J. W. Heaton, who stated he was born on June 19, 1832 in Henry County, Kentucky, one mile east of the village of Franklinton, wrote, possibly by hand, the information he titled "Family Genealogy" and which begins about one-third down from the top of page one -- and that someone else typed or retyped the information at a later date and added two additional paragraphs above the original author's work to include what was believed to be information about the original author's grandfather and great grandfather. We found the document online at https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/58145564/…. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Family Genealogy by J. W. Heaton.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Hannah "Malen", Subdivision 1, Henry, Kentucky; Roll: M653_373; Page: 333; Family History Library Film: 803373. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Hannah Malin, their surname spelled "Malen", Subdivision 1, Henry, Kentucky; Roll: M653_373; Page: 333; Family History Library Film: 803373.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Lydia Hockersmith, Lockport, Henry, Kentucky; Roll: M593_470; Page: 308A; Family History Library Film: 545969. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  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, Hannah Malin, Memorial# 48044701. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  6. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas Miles, District 1, Henry, Kentucky; Roll: M432_204; Page: 404A; Image: 468. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Catherine Heaton, District 1, Henry, Kentucky; Roll: M432_204; Page: 404A; Image: 468.
  8. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John A. and Amanda Wainscott, Franklinton, Henry, Kentucky; Roll: 420; Page: 102B; Enumeration District: 096. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ed R. and Almeda Malin, Franklinton, Henry, Kentucky; Roll: 420; Page: 102B; Enumeration District: 096.
  10. [S1692] Kansas, Cemetery Records, 1812-1981, online at www.ancestry.com, Hanna Malin, Hill City Cemetery, Graham County, Kansas, with notations. Hereinafter cited as Kansas, Cemetery Records, 1812-1981.

Harold Johnson Heaton1,2

b. September 1890
Family
Relationship6th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Thomas Heaton1,2 b. Mar 1864, d. 1949
Mother*Elizabeth Reading Johnson1,2 b. 29 Sep 1867, d. 19 Nov 1941
Birth*September 1890Harold Johnson Heaton was born in September 1890 in Pennsylvania.1 
(Son) Census US 19007 June 1900Harold J. was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 7 June 1900 in the household of his parents at 2446 North 4th Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He was 9 years old and at school.1 
(Son) Census US 191019 April 1910Harold J. was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 19 April 1910 in the household of his parents at 2513 Twelfth Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He was 19 years old and an apprentice in drugs.3 
Marriage*He married Ruth E. Hallman.4,2 

Family

 Ruth E. Hallman
Child 1.Thomas Hallman Heaton4 b. 2 Sep 1917, d. 31 Dec 1988

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas and Elizabeth R. Heaton, Philadelphia Ward 19, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0393; FHL microfilm: 1241460. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, pages 655-656. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  3. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas and Elizabeth R. Heaton, Philadelphia Ward 37, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1407; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0916; FHL microfilm: 1375420. Hereinafter cited as 1910 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 Thomas Hallman Heaton, born on 2 September 1917 at Mount Airy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, child of Harold J Heaton and Ruth E Hallman, died on 31 December 1988, agency notes: Nov 1936: Name listed as THOMAS HALLMAN HEATON; 03 Jun 1993: Name listed as THOMAS H HEATON. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Harriet Heaton1

b. 18 April 1827, d. 31 October 1898
Family
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*William Heaton1 b. 31 May 1799, d. 26 Sep 1874
Mother*Elizabeth Stockdale1 b. 1801, d. 7 May 1874
Birth*18 April 1827Harriet Heaton was born on 15 or 18 April 1827 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.2,3 
(Daughter) Census US 185025 August 1850Harriet was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 August 1850 in the household of her parents in Moreland, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. She was 23 years of age.4 
(Sister-in-Law) Census US 188017 June 1880Harriet was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 17 June 1880 in the household of her sister and brother-in-law, Rachel and Wallace Dungan, in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Harriet was 53 years of age.5 
Death*31 October 1898She died on 31 October 1898 at age 711,6 
Burial* and was buried in Davisville Baptist Church Cemetery, Davisville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.6 

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, page 652. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 18, page 652, her date of birth recorded as 18 April 1827.
  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, Harriet Heaton, Memorial# 69143519, her date of birth noted as 15 April 1827. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Elizabeth Heaton, Moreland, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: 800; Page: 388b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Wallace and Rachel Dungan, Doylestown, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1106; Page: 208C; Enumeration District: 138. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Harriet Heaton, Memorial# 69143519.

Harriet Heaton1

b. 21 December 1856, d. 2 September 1914
Family
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*George Heaton1 b. 3 Oct 1828, d. Jul 1891
Mother*Maria Jane Banes1 b. 1835, d. 26 Sep 1874
Birth*21 December 1856Harriet Heaton was born on 21 December 1856 in Maryland.2,3 
(Daughter) Census US 187012 July 1870Harriet was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 12 July 1870 in the household of her parents in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. She was 13 years old and attending school. While everyone on the census page was recorded as having been born in Pennsylvania, we've learned that, at least with the Heaton family, the first five of their children, including Harriet, were born in Maryland.4 
(Daughter) Death26 September 1874Harriet was 17 years old when her mother died on 26 September 1874 at about age 39, leaving her father with eight children ranging in ages from 17 to 2 years old.5 
(Eldest Daughter) Census US 188021 June 1880Harriet was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 21 June 1880 in the household of her aunt and uncle, Daniel and Emily (Heaton) Yerkes, in Southampton, Bucks County. She was 23 years of age and working as a domestic servant.6,7 
Death*2 September 1914She died on 2 September 1914 in West Philadelphia at about age 578,2,9 
Burial* and was buried with her parents in Section D, Plot 241 of Hatboro Cemetery, Hatboro, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.8 

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, page 654. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Harriet Heaton, certificate# 93788, age 56, born on 21 December 1856 in Maryland, died on 2 September 1914 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, parents George Heaton and Maria J Banes. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1972.
  3. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 18, page 654, noting her birth in February 1856.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Maria Heaton, Philadelphia Ward 23 District 76, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1410; Page: 242A; Family History Library Film: 552909. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  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, Maria Jane (Banes) Heaton, Memorial# 20712269. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  6. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George Heaton, Moreland, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1158; Page: 328A; Enumeration District: 017. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Daniel and Emily Yerkes, Southampton, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1107; Page: 106D; Enumeration District: 166.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Harriet Heaton, Memorial# 20712210.
  9. [S1815] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Harriet Heaton of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, age 56 years 8 months 12 days, on 2 September 1914 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, born in Maryland 1856 to George Heaton, born in Pennsylvania, and Maria J Banes, born in Pennsylvania, burial on 5 September 1914 in Hatboro Cemetery, in Pennsylvania, referencing FHL Film# 1429052. Hereinafter cited as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915.

Harry Heaton1

b. 19 October 1866, d. 30 October 1866
Family
Relationship5th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*William Heaton Jr.1 b. 22 Feb 1834, d. 26 Apr 1904
Mother*Joannah Dean1 b. 31 May 1835, d. 29 Aug 1905
Birth*19 October 1866Harry Heaton was born on 19 October 1866 in Pennsylvania1 
Death*30 October 1866 and died eleven days later on 30 October 1866.1 

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, pages 654-656. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Harry Clayton Heaton1

b. July 1878, d. 1937
Family
Relationship5th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Jonathan Heaton1 b. 10 Mar 1836, d. 11 Jan 1901
Mother*Sarah Jane Clayton1 b. 11 Sep 1842, d. 4 Dec 1908
Birth*July 1878Harry Clayton Heaton was born in July 1878 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.1,2 
(Son) Census US 188011 June 1880Harry C. was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 10 and 11 June 1880 in the household of his parents in Moreland, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was one year old.3 
(Son) Census US 19001 June 1900Harry was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 1 June 1900 in the household of his parents in Moreland, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was 21 years old and attending school.2 
Marriage*12 October 1909He married Myrtle Augusta Ayres, daughter of Elmer R. Ayres and Ella Thomson, on 12 October 1909 at the Church of St. James the Less, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.4,1,5,6 
Census US 1920*2 January 1920Myrtle and Harry C. Heaton were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 2 January 1920 at 27 Lawn Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Their names were recorded as "C. Harry" and "A. Myrtle". Harry was 41 years of age and worked as a civil engineer for a railroad transit company, and Myrtle was 42 years of age. They owed their home with a mortgage and had a young daughter who was enumerated with her parents. Myrtle's mother, Ella T. Ayres, resided with the couple in 1920 and was recorded as a widow. She was 67 years of age. Also enumerated in the household was Sara O'Kane, the family's maid, who was born in Ireland and 62 years of age.7 
Death*1937He died in 19371,6 
Burial* and was buried in Section H, Plot 186 of Hatboro Cemetery, Hatboro, Montgomery County.6 

Family

 Myrtle Augusta Ayres b. 28 Dec 1877, d. 13 Dec 1957

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, pages 661-662. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jonathan and Sarah J. Heaton, Moreland, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0227; FHL microfilm: 1241443. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jonathan and Sarah Jane Heaton, Mooreland, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1158; Page: 338A; Enumeration District: 017. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1847] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, online at www.ancestry.com citing original data from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 546 and Methodist Church Records. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania: Eastern Pennsylvania United Methodist Church Commission on Archives and History; marriage of Harry Clayton Heaton and Myrtle Augusta Ayres on 12 October 1909 at the Church of St. James the Less in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, at Church Records, referencing Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records, Reel# 218.1. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013.
  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, Myrtle Ayres Heaton, Memorial# 20712274. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Harry C Heaton, Memorial# 20712215.
  7. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of C. Harry and A. Myrtle Heaton, Philadelphia Ward 22, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1624; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 617. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.

Harry Terlander Heaton1

b. 30 September 1866, d. 24 November 1952
Family
Relationship5th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Jacob B. Heaton1,2 b. 8 Aug 1827, d. 26 Apr 1900
Mother*Elizabeth Fritz1,2 b. 1828, d. 22 Aug 1893
Birth*30 September 1866Harry Terlander Heaton was born on 30 September 1866 in Bordentown Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.3,4,1 
(Son) Relocation1868When he was two years old, in 1868, Harry moved with his parents to Vineland, Cumberland County, New Jersey.2 
Education* He obtained his education in the public schools of Vineland.2 
Occupation*1892Harry worked as a clerk in a local grocery store for two years after he completed his schooling, and then went to work for the Kimball, Prince & Company in their sash and blind factory at Vineland. In 1892, he was promoted to foreman of the sash and blind department for the company.2 
Marriage*1 July 1895He married Laura B. Wyker, daughter of George Wyker, on 1 July 1895 in Vineland, Cumberland County, New Jersey.5,2 
Residence*1952At the time of his death in 1952, Laura and Harry Terlander Heaton lived at 220 Landis Avenue, Vineland.6 
Death*24 November 1952He died suddenly on 24 November 1952 in Newcomb Hospital, Vineland, at age 86.6 

Family

 Laura B. Wyker b. 1864, d. 20 Sep 1954

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, page 663. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S2026] This volume contains biographical sketches of leading citizens of Cumberland County, New Jersey, online at www.ancestry.com, pages 500-501, images 494-495 of 552, Harry Terlander Heaton. Hereinafter cited as Biographical sketches of leading citizens of Cumberland County, New Jersey.
  3. [S1851] New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Harry T. Heaton on 30 September 1866 at Bordentown Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, child of Jacob Heaton and Lizzie, referencing FHL Film# 493706. Hereinafter cited as New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931.
  4. [S2026] Biographical sketches of leading citizens of Cumberland County, New Jersey, online at www.ancestry.com, pages 500-501, images 494-495 of 552, Harry Terlander Heaton, reporting his place of birth as Bethayres, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
  5. [S1598] New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Records, 1670-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Harry T. Heaton and Laura B. Wyker on 1 July 1895 in Vineland, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000495721. Hereinafter cited as New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Records, 1670-1965.
  6. [S2028] Death in 1952 of Harry T. Heaton, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Daily Journal, Vineland, New Jersey, Thursday, 26 November 1952, page 2, reporting the death of Harry T. Heaton, age 86, of 220 Landis Avenue, who died suddenly on Tuesday evening, 24 November, at Newcomb Hospital. Hereinafter cited as Death in 1952 of Harry T. Heaton.

Harvey L. Heaton1

b. 4 May 1931, d. 15 January 1981
Family
Relationship7th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Irwin W. Heaton1 b. 2 Apr 1894, d. 14 Oct 1985
Mother*Helen Lewis1 b. 1895, d. 1971
Birth*4 May 1931Harvey L. Heaton was born on 4 May 1931 in Florida.1,2 
Name VariationHis full name was John Harvey Lewis Heaton.3 
(Son) Census US 194031 May 1940Harvey was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 31 May 1940 in the household of his parents, who owned and operated a bulb farm, on the east side the road north of Conway Road, Orange County, Florida. He was 9 years old, had completed the 2nd grade of elementary school, and was still attending school.1 
Death*15 January 1981He died on 15 January 1981 in Indian River County, Florida, at age 49.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Section M, Lot 890, of Woodlawn Memorial Park, Gotha, Orange County, Florida.3 

Citations

  1. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Irvin W. and Helen L. Heaton, Orange, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00604; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 48-34. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2042] Florida Death Index, 1877-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, death of John Harvey Heaton, age 49, born on 4 May 1931, died on 15 January 1981 in Indian River County, Florida, United States. Hereinafter cited as Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.
  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, John Harvey Lewis Heaton, Memorial# 132766775. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Helen Heaton1

b. say 1571, d. before 8 December 1593
Family
RelationshipGranddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Thomas Heaton1 b. s 1531
Mother*Elizabeth __?__1
Birth*say 1571Helen Heaton was born say 1571 at Habrough, Lincolnshire, England.1 
Marriage*30 November 1590She married, as his second or subsequent wife, Nicholas Stead on 30 November 1590 at Habrough, Lincolnshire.2 
Residence*Helen and Nicholas lived in Stallingborough, Lincolnshire.2 
(Wife) Death25 September 1591Helen became a widow when Nicholas Stead died by 25 September 1591.1 
Children* He left at least two children, whose mother may have been an earlier wife.2 
Death*before 8 December 1593She probably died at Stallingborough before 8 December 1593, the date the inventory for her estate was taken. She would have been about 22 years of age.1 

Family

 Nicholas Stead d. 25 Sep 1591

Citations

  1. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "English Ancestry of Nathaniel Heaton of Boston, Mass., and his Nephew, James Heaton of New Haven, Conn.", New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 152, pages 430-452, (October 1998): page 445. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry."
  2. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry", page 445.

Helen Heaton1

b. 4 June 1877, d. 17 August 1928
Family
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Thomas J. Heaton1 b. 25 Apr 1838, d. 14 Feb 1918
Mother*Melissa C. Paxon1 b. Feb 1843, d. 1905
Birth*4 June 1877Helen Heaton was born on 4 June 1877 in Washington Township, Columbiana County, Ohio.2,3,1,4 
(Daughter) Census US 188014 June 1880Helen was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 14 June 1880 in the household of her parents in Washingtonville, Columbiana County, Ohio. She was 3 years old.4 
Marriage*4 June 1896She married Frank Heckert, son of John Heckert and Martha J. Mountz, on 4 June 1896 in Columbiana County, Ohio.5,6,3 
Death*17 August 1928She died on 17 August 1928 in Columbiana County at age 513,7 
Burial* and was buried in Grandview Cemetery, Salem, Columbiana County.3 

Family

 Francis E. Heckert b. 5 Jul 1871, d. 27 Jan 1934

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, page 666. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S2041] Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of "Hellen" Heaton on 4 June 1877 in Washington Township, Columbiana, Ohio, parents, Thomas Heaton and "Maliss Paxeon", referencing FHL Film# 931591. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973.
  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, Helen H (Heaton) Heckert, Memorial# 111297286. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas J. and Melissa C. Heaton, (their surname transcribed as "Heaten" by Ancestry), Washingtonville, Columbiana, Ohio; Roll: 1002; Page: 584B; Enumeration District: 058. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Helen Heaton and Frank E. Heckert on 4 June 1896 in Columbiana County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000927774. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Francis E “Frank” Heckert, Memorial# 111297276.
  7. [S1591] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Helen M Heckert on 17 August 1928 in Columbiana County, USA, referencing Ohio Department of Health, Columbus, Ohio. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

Helen M. Heaton1,2

b. 1918
Family
Relationship7th great-granddaughter of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Irwin W. Heaton1 b. 2 Apr 1894, d. 14 Oct 1985
Mother*Helen Lewis1 b. 1895, d. 1971
Birth*1918Helen M. Heaton was born about 1918 in Ohio.1,2 
(Daughter) Census US 194031 May 1940Helen was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 31 May 1940 in the household of her parents, who owned and operated a bulb farm, on the east side the road north of Conway Road, Orange County, Florida. She was 22 years old, had completed four years of high school, and worked as a practical nurse in private homes.1 

Citations

  1. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Irvin W. and Helen L. Heaton, Orange, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00604; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 48-34. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, page 665. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Helene Heaton1

b. November 1883
Family
Relationship8th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*George Heaton1 b. 16 Sep 1851, d. 6 Dec 1927
Mother*Jane Willis1 b. Dec 1855
Birth*November 1883Helene Heaton was born in November 1883 in Iowa.2 
(Daughter) Census US 19006 June 1900Helene was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 6 June 1900 in the household of her parents in Spring Valley, Dallas County, Iowa. She was 16 years old and attended school.3 
Marriage*10 January 1907She married John W. Marshall on 10 January 1907 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.4,5,6 
(Daughter) Census US 191026 April 1910Helene appeared with her husband on the 1910 census taken on 26 April 1910 in the household of her parents in Ward 7, St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. She was 25 years of age, had been married for 5 years and had had no children.4 

Family

 John W. Marshall b. 1876

Citations

  1. [S44] Roy Henry Heaton, (Miles City, Montana). "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - Eleven Generations", prepared by hand in 1941. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, some of the information and the dates, particularly, in this pedigree chart often prove to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented was a good place for us to start, and has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - 1941."
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Geo Heaton, Spring Valley, Dallas, Iowa; Roll: 427; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1240427, noting his date of birth as September 1852. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Geo Heaton, Spring Valley, Dallas, Iowa; Roll: 427; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1240427.
  4. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George Heaton, St Paul Ward 7, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: T624_720; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1374733. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1451] Minnesota, Marriages Index, 1849-1950, online at www.ancestry.com, referencing FHL Film# 1313340. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Marriages Index, 1849-1950.
  6. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 263. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Henrietta E. Heaton1,2

b. 1834
Family
Relationship4th great-granddaughter of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*John Heaton1 b. 1799, d. 29 Jan 1844
Mother*Rocceana Kensler1 b. 15 Sep 1811, d. 21 Feb 1886
Birth*1834Henrietta E. Heaton was born in 1834 in Madison County, Illinois.1 
(Daughter) Death29 January 1844Henrietta's father died intestate at about age 45 on or about 29 January 1844. He left his widow with seven children ranging in age from 12 to 3 years. Henrietta was 10 years old.3,1 
Census US 1850*6 January 1851Henrietta E. Heaton was enumerated as a student in a seminary school on the 1850 census taken on 6 January 1851 in Township 6 N R 10 W, Madison County, Illinois. Her age was 16.2 

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume II, Chapter 31, page 1352. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, Seminary school, Township 6 N R 10 W, Madison, Illinois; Roll: M432_119; Page: 422B; Image: 185. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, regarding the 1844 probate of John Heaton of Madison County, Illinois, Will Records, Book A-C, 1818-1870, page 219, image# 252; Letters of Administration granted to Isaac Gillham dated 6 February 1844. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999.

Henry Heaton1

b. 16 September 1766, d. 27 March 1833
Family
Relationship5th great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Isaac Heaton1 b. 20 Jun 1731, d. 2 Apr 1814
Mother*Hannah Bowen1,2,3 b. 3 May 1742, d. 19 May 1827
Birth*16 September 1766Henry Heaton was born on 16 September 1766 in Frederick County, Virginia.2,3,4 
(Brother) Revolutionary War1780There is a tradition in the Heaton family, noted in Tenmile Country, that Henry and his brother, John Heaton, disagreed with the higher officers under whom they served in the Revolutionary War and removed to Western Pennsylvania to escape punishment.5,6 
Residence*The brothers Henry and John Heaton established their residence in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in the vicinity of what would become Jefferson, in Greene County. Their parents and some of their siblings would follow them to the area in 1785.6 
Marriage*He married first Henrietta Poole probably in Washington County, Pennsylvania.7 
(Husband) DeathHenry became a widower when Henrietta (Poole) Heaton died in childbirth.7 
Marriage*1787He married second Martha Morgan, daughter of _____ Morgan, in 1787 in that part of Washington County, Pennsylvania, that would later become Greene County.1,7 
(Head of Household) Research Notes1790The names of the heads of household on the 1790 Census taken in Washington County, Pennsylvania, were not later alphabetized so it's possible to get a feel for relatives and other neighbors who probably lived nearby. On page 170, Daniel Heaton is near the top of the census page, and his son David is across from him on page 171. William Heaton is next to David. Near the bottom of page 170, Isaac Heaton is listed between his sons John and Henry. Jonah "Eaton" appears a short distance above them on the same page. John Heaton and William "Eaton" appear near the top and bottom of page 159, another Isaac Heaton is on page 160, Miles Heaton on page 169, John "Hitton" on page 183, Ebenezer Heaton on page 192 and another John Heaton on page 199.

Henry's household consisted of five people, 1 free white male aged 16 and over, 3 free white females , and 1 slave.8,9,10,11,12,13 
Census US 18001800Henry Heaton appeared on the census taken in 1800 in East Bethlehem, Washington County, Pennsylvania. The household consisted of six people: one male age 26 thru 44, whom we believe was Henry., one female age 26 thru 44, probably his wife, two males under 10 and two females under 10.14 
Census US 1810*1810Henry Heaton appeared on the census taken in 1810 in Luzerne, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The household consisted of 8 people, 1 free white male aged 26 thru 44, 1 free white female aged 26 thru 44, 2 free white males aged 10 thru 15, 1 free white female aged 10 thru 15, and 3 free white females under age 10.15 
Relocation*At some point after their marriage, Martha and Henry Heaton moved to Fayette County, Pennsylvania.7 
(Husband) Death19 April 1821Henry became a widower for the second time when Martha (Morgan) Heaton died on 19 April 1821.7 
Marriage*He married third, as her second husband, Nancy (Hyatt) Virgin.7,4 
Death*27 March 1833 After being bitten by a cat, he died of hydrophobia on 27 March 1833 in Fayette County at age 667,4 
Burial* and was buried in Virgin Cemetery, East Millsboro, Fayette County.4,16 

Family 1

 Henrietta Poole
Child 1.Rhuanna Heaton17 b. 27 Apr 1787, d. 28 Apr 1879

Family 2

 Martha Morgan b. 1769, d. 19 Apr 1821
Children 1.Cynthia Heaton18 b. 1790, d. 12 Jul 1875
 2.Nancy Heaton18 b. 1792, d. 6 Jan 1858
 3.Henry Heaton18 b. 1798, d. 4 Oct 1865

Family 3

 Nancy Hyatt

Citations

  1. [S44] Roy Henry Heaton, (Miles City, Montana). "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - Eleven Generations", prepared by hand in 1941. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, some of the information and the dates, particularly, in this pedigree chart often prove to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented was a good place for us to start, and has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - 1941."
  2. [S42] Rachel (Heaton) Colver and Howard L. Leckey, Rachel Heaton's Letter : The Tenmile Country and Its Pioneer Families, pages 282-284. Note: Rachel was 3 months short of being 81 years old when she wrote this letter on 25 January 1861 from her "best recollection." Howard Leckey, the author of Tenmile County, in doing his own research, found Rachel's information to be "fairly correct" and reportedly adjusted any discrepancies he found. (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), noting the year of his birth as 1766. Hereinafter cited as Rachel Heaton's Letter : The Tenmile Country.
  3. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 242, noting the year of his birth as 1766. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  4. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), page 289. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.
  5. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, pages 249-250.
  6. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country, pages 286-287.
  7. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, pages 264-265.
  8. [S466] 1790 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, households of Isaac Heaton, John Heaton, Henry Heaton, Jonah "Eaton", Daniel Heaton and David Heaton, Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 170; Image: 100; Family History Library Film: 0568149. Hereinafter cited as 1790 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S466] 1790 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, households of John Heaton and William "Eaton", Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 158; Image: 94; Family History Library Film: 0568149.
  10. [S466] 1790 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Isaac Heaton, Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 160; Image: 95; Family History Library Film: 0568149.
  11. [S466] 1790 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Miles Heaton, Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 168; Image: 99; Family History Library Film: 0568149.
  12. [S466] 1790 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ebenezer Heaton, Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 192; Image: 111; Family History Library Film: 0568149.
  13. [S466] 1790 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John Heaton, Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 198; Image: 114; Family History Library Film: 0568149.
  14. [S164] 1800 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry Heaton, East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 44; Page: 768,769; Image: 50; Family History Library Film: 363347. Hereinafter cited as 1800 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S165] 1810 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry Heaton, Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 54; Page: 963; Image: 00177; Family History Library Film: 0193680. Hereinafter cited as 1810 United States Federal Census.
  16. [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, Henry Heaton, Memorial# 39192504. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  17. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, page 265.
  18. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, pages 264-267.

Henry Heaton1

b. 18 January 1818, d. 1843
Family
Relationship6th great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Jacob Bowen Heaton1,2 b. 9 May 1786, d. 22 Oct 1839
Mother*Rachel Weaver1,2 b. 4 Sep 1787, d. Nov 1858
Birth*18 January 1818Henry Heaton was born on 18 January 18183,2,4 
Death*1843 and died in 1843 in Illinois.3,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S44] Roy Henry Heaton, (Miles City, Montana). "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - Eleven Generations", prepared by hand in 1941. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, some of the information and the dates, particularly, in this pedigree chart often prove to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented was a good place for us to start, and has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - 1941."
  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), , page 610. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Sharpless Family.
  3. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 261. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  4. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), page 294. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.