Nancy Heaton1,2

b. 1790, d. 1865
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*1790Of all the dates and places our various sources have suggested that Nancy Heaton was born, it seems most logical to us so far in our research that she was born about 1790, probably in Berkeley County, Virginia.3,4,5 
Marriage*21 June 1812She married first, as his second wife, James Sutton, son of Reverend James Sutton and Hannah Cox, on 21 June 1812 in Butler County, Ohio.2,6 
Children*Nancy and James had three more children together: Hannah, Ebenezer Heaton, and Daniel.6,2 
(Wife) Death2 June 1821Nancy became a widow when James Sutton died on 2 June 1821.7,8 
Marriage*27 October 1822She married second Samuel Vance on 17 or 27 October 1822 in Fayette County, Indiana.9,10,11 
Death*1865She may have died around 18659 
Burial* and was buried in Gilead Cemetery, Gilead, Miami County, Indiana.9 

Family 1

 James Sutton b. 10 Sep 1770, d. 2 Jun 1821

Family 2

 Samuel Vance b. 1780, d. 1865

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. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 10, page 381.
  3. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 10, page 380, noting her year of birth as 1795.
  4. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 10, page 381, noting her year of birth as "about 1790 in Berkeley County, Virginia."
  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, Nancy (Heaton) Vance, Memorial# 92322451, noting her birth in 1780 in Preble County, Ohio and her death in 1865. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Sutton, Memorial# 9257487.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Sutton, Memorial# 9257487, noting his death on 2 June 1821 at either Butler County, Ohio or Miami County, Indiana.
  8. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 10, page 381, noting his death on 9 October 1826 in Indiana.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy (Heaton) Vance, Memorial# 92322451.
  10. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, reporting that Nancy H. Sutton married Samuel Vance on 17 October 1822 in Fayette County, Indiana. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  11. [S1572] Indiana, Marriage Index, 1806-1861, online at www.ancestry.com, reporting Nancy H. Sutton married Samuel Vance on 27 October 1822 in Fayette County, Indiana. Hereinafter cited as Indiana Marriage Index, 1806-1861.

Nancy Heaton1

Family
Father*Miles Heaton1
Birth*Nancy Heaton was probably born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.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 II, Chapter 31, page 1347. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Nancy Heaton1

b. 1806
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 wrote that his father's sister Nancy was their parents' first daughter, that she "married James Boyer, and died, leaving one son."1 
Birth*1806If Nancy Heaton was, in fact, her parents' eldest daughter, she was probably born about 1806 in Culpeper County, Virginia.1 

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.

Nancy Heaton1

b. 2 December 1880, d. 7 December 1945
Family
Relationship8th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*James Andrew Heaton1,2,3 b. Oct 1829, d. 4 Sep 1903
Mother*Elizabeth L. Berry1,2,4 b. 25 Aug 1844, d. 26 Oct 1914
Birth*2 December 1880Nancy Heaton was born on 2 December 1880 in Locke, Elkhart County, Indiana.1,2 
Name VariationHer full name was Nacy Jane Heaton.2 
(Daughter) Census US 190016 June 1900Nancy was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 16 June 1900 in the household of her parents in Locke, Elkhart County, Indiana. She was 20 years old and able to read, write and to speak English.5 
Marriage*16 July 1901She married, as his second wife, Samson Miller, son of David B. Miller and Susan Smith, on 16 July 1901 in Elkhart County, Indiana. Samson was a widower with four children between the ages of 4 and 10.6,2,7 
Census US 1910*6 May 1910Nancy and Samson Miller were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 6 May 1910 in Union, Elkhart County, Indiana. Samson was 46 years of age and a farmer working on his own account, and Nancy was 29 years of age. They rented their farm, had been married for 9 years and Nancy had given birth to five children, all of whom were living. Eight children were enumerated with the couple in 1910. Samson's three sons from his first marriage, Floyd, Elmer and Clarence, were ages 19, 16 and 15 years, respectively, and had all attended school within the census year. The three eldest of the couple's children, Virgil, Mabel and Charles, were ages 10, 7 and 6 years, respectively, and had all attended school within the census year. The couple's two youngest children, Lillie and Bernice, were ages 4 and 2 years, respectively. Samson's sister, Amanda Saunders, and his parents, Susan and David B. Miller, were also enumerated with the family in 1910. Amanda was 34 years of age and recorded as a widow, although her former husband was still living in 1910. She had given birth to two children, both of whom were living. David B. Miller was 71 years of age and no longer working, and Susan Miller was 72 years of age. They had been married for 50 years, and Susan had given birth to nine children, eight of whom were living. English was spoken by everyone in the family, and everyone over the age of 7 years was able to read and write. We note that Florence Miller, Samson's daughter from his first marriage, was again enumerated in the household of her uncle, Milton S. Miller, who was Samson's brother. Florence was recorded, not as Milton's niece in 1910, but as his daughter, and was 13 years old.8,9 
(Wife) Death29 September 1937Nancy became a widow when Samson Miller died on 29 September 1937 at age 73.6 
Death*7 December 1945She died on 7 December 1945 in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, at age 652 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Whitehead Cemetery, New Paris, Elkhart County.2,6 

Family

 Samson Miller b. 26 Mar 1864, d. 29 Sep 1937
Children 1.Virgil Miller10 b. 2 Apr 1899
 2.Mabel Dorothy Miller11,2 b. 18 Jul 1902
 3.Charles Everett Miller12,2 b. 19 Oct 1903
 4.Katherine Lillian Miller13,2 b. 28 Aug 1905
 5.Bernice E. Miller14,2 b. 21 Aug 1907
 6.Edgar David Miller15 b. 10 Aug 1910
 7.Wilbur Samson Miller16,2 b. 30 Apr 1914
 8.Willard Emmith Miller17,2 b. 31 Jul 1916
 9.Jane M. Miller18,2 b. 17 Sep 1918

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Elizabeth Heaton, Year: 1900; Census Place: Locke, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: 369; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0027. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy Jane (Heaton) Miller, Memorial# 54890093. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Andrew Heaton, Memorial# 772524.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth (Berry) Heaton, Memorial# 90312390.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Elizabeth Heaton, (the family's surname recorded as "Heaten" by the census taker), Year: 1900; Census Place: Locke, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: 369; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0027.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Samson Miller, Memorial# 54890105.
  7. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 16 July 1901 in Elkhart County, of Nancy Heaton and Samson Miller, referencing Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Elkhart County, Indiana; index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Volume, Original Record Located: County Clerk's Office Goshen; Book: 12; Page: 309. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  8. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Samson and Nancy J. Miller, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T624_348; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1374361. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Milton S. and Alda M. Miller, Year: 1910; Census Place: Goshen Ward 1, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T624_348; Page: 3b; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1374361.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Pvt Virgil L. Miller, Memorial# 53218499.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mabel Dorothy (Miller) Leer, Memorial# 54890223.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Charles Everett Miller Sr., Memorial# 71313292.
  13. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Katherine Lillian (Miller) Hosler, Memorial# 98526760.
  14. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Bernice E (Miller) Steffen, Memorial# 98145762.
  15. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Edgar David Miller, Memorial# 5014336.
  16. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Wilbur Samson Miller, Memorial# 54890088.
  17. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Willard Emmith Miller, Memorial# 203712403.
  18. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jane M (Miller) Nankivell, Memorial# 54890272.

Nancy A. Heaton1

b. 1834
Family
Relationship7th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*King Cyrus Heaton2 b. 2 Aug 1798, d. 1859
Mother*Abigail Page2 b. 1805, d. 1 Oct 1862
Birth*1834Nancy A. Heaton was born about 1834 in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont.2,3 
Name VariationShe was called Nany.2 
(Daughter) Census US 18503 October 1850Nany was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 3 October 1850 in the household of her parents in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont. She was 16 years old and had attended school within the year.2 
(Daughter) Census US 186016 June 1860Nancy appeared on the 1860 census taken on 16 June 1860 in the household of her mother, with her brother Charles C. Heaton enumerated as Head of Household, in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont. She was 26 years of age and had attended school within the year.1 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles C. Heaton, Thetford, Orange, Vermont; Roll: M653_1323; Page: 454; Image: 466; Family History Library Film: 805323. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of King C. Heaton, Thetford, Orange, Vermont; Roll: M432_926; Page: 30B; Image: 67. 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, King Cyrus Heaton, Memorial# 79915137. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Nancy W. Heaton1,2

b. 22 May 1822, d. 20 April 1856
Family
Relationship6th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Jacob Bowen Heaton1,3 b. 9 May 1786, d. 22 Oct 1839
Mother*Rachel Weaver1,3 b. 4 Sep 1787, d. Nov 1858
Birth*22 May 1822Nancy W. Heaton was born on 22 May 18222,3,4 
Death*20 April 1856 and died on 20 April 1856 in Deerfield, Portage County, Ohio, at age 33.2,3,4 

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. [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.
  3. [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.
  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.

Nathan M. Heaton1

b. 21 November 1850, d. 21 February 1886
Family
Relationship5th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Amos Mathias Heaton1 b. 18 Oct 1825, d. 24 Mar 1886
Mother*Elizabeth D. Garges1 b. 1825, d. 4 Mar 1907
Birth*21 November 1850Nathan M. Heaton was born on 21 November 1850.1,2 
Marriage*1870He married Mary H. Hart in 1870.3,1 
Death*21 February 1886He died of apoplexy on 21 February 1886 at age 351,2 
Burial* and was buried with his brother John, who had died shortly after birth, in Plot A 15 2 of Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown.1 

Family

 Mary H. Hart b. 18 Aug 1852, d. 27 Nov 1932

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Nathan M. Heaton, Memorial# 81915523. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S2084] A Genealogical and Personal History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Volume II, online at www.ancestry.com, Frank Heaton, pages 727-728. Hereinafter cited as A Genealogical and Personal History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Volume II.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary H. (Hart) Heaton, Memorial# 81915628.

Nathaniel Heaton1,2,3

b. 31 August 1639, d. before 7 April 1714
Family
Relationship2nd great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Nathaniel Heaton4,1 b. 22 Dec 1602, d. b 1650
Mother*Elizabeth Wight4,1 b. 2 Nov 1606
Birth*31 August 1639Nathaniel Heaton was born on 31 August 1639 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony,5,6,3 
Baptism1 September 1639 and was baptized the next day on 1 September 1639 at First Church, Boston.5,7 
Education*Nathaniel grew up in Boston and likely received some formal education.2 
Relocation*1670 By 1670, he had moved to the village of Dedham, Suffolk County.2 
Land Grant* In Dedham he was a freeman and was given a parcel of land, probably about 10 acres.2 
Biographical Info* He was continuously a member of town councils and committees in both Dedham and Wrentham, and also became involved in local politics. He was the cosigner of many letters to the Governor General of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England) about local issues, and in the 1670s a group of residents, including Nathaniel, petitioned the King to divide Dedham into two villages, the second being Wrentham. On the copy of the signatures included in the Heaton Families, Nathaniel's signature appears prominently, its location fourth from the last.8 
Occupation*Nathaniel was a farmer and husbandman his entire life.2 
Marriage*He married Mary __?__ in Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).2,9,3 
Research NotesSeveral researchers have published reports indicating that Nathaniel's wife Mary's surname may have been "Minor". Some sources have gone so far as to identify her as Marie (Mary) Minor, daughter of Thomas Minor and Grace Palmer, born on 5 May 1651 in New London, Connecticut.

Although we would love to know her actual identity, we know she was not that Mary. Marie (Mary) Minor, daughter of Thomas and Grace Minor, died on 24 Jan 1659/60 at only eight years of age.

Heaton Families: 350 Years in America" speculated, without offering any source information, that Mary may have been related to John Maynard, also spelled "Minor", her husband's mother's third husband. Again, although Mary was probably the right age to have been one of John Maynard's missing daughters, without documentation, we don't know.10,11,12,2 
Probate*30 January 1682The estate of Nathaniel's mother, Elizabeth Maynard, late of Boston, widow, deceased was opened for probate on 30 January 1682 in Boston, Suffolk County, and son Nathaniel Heaton and Cornelius Fisher, his deceased sister Leah's husband, both of Wrentham and identified as two of the deceased's sons, were given full power to administer her estate. They gave bond, and the next day submitted an inventory taken by John Marion Sr. and Robert Butcher that included both real and personal property valued at £110:04:03 in total.13 
Will*27 December 1683When Nathaniel, as Executor, exhibited the will of his mother Elizabeth Maynard to the court on 27 December 1683, Mr. Edward Rawson and John Marion Sr. made oath that they were present when Elizabeth "Minor" signed her will, that it was written by Rawson and that she was of disposing mind.14 
Relationship NoteMary may have been the daughter of Nathaniel Heaton and Mary __?__. The Heaton Families identifies Mary as the daughter of Nathaniel and Mary Heaton, however neither the "English Ancestry of Nathaniel and James Heaton" article nor Roy Heaton's Family Pedigree Chart mentions a daughter named Mary. Both refer to only 6 children for the couple, not 7.2,15,3 
Death*before 7 April 1714Nathaniel died before 7 April 1714 when administration was granted on his estate in Suffolk County. In 1714, he would have been age 74.2,5 

Family

 Mary __?__
Children 1.Nathaniel Heaton+2,16 b. 9 May 1675, d. 7 Mar 1756
 2.Elizabeth Heaton2 b. 10 Sep 1679
 3.Samuel Heaton+2 b. 28 Jan 1681/82, d. c 1756
 4.Mary Heaton2 b. 1683
 5.Sarah Heaton2 b. 14 Jun 1687
 6.James Heaton+12,2 b. 25 Mar 1690, d. 1755
 7.Abigail Heaton2,17 b. 3 May 1695

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 451. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry."
  2. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America. Contains index. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in this work often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (111 Water Street, Baltimore, MD 21202: Gateway Press, Inc., 1982), Chapter 1, page 5. Hereinafter cited as The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America.
  3. [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."
  4. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America, Chapter 1, pages 2-3.
  5. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry", page 451.
  6. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America, Chapter 1, page 5, reporting his date of birth as 1 July 1639 which, under the Gregorian calendar of that period, was September, not July, and was actually the date of Nathaniel's baptism and not his birth.
  7. [S494] Boston MA: Church Records, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, page 136, the date written as the "1st of the 7th" month 1639 which, under the Gregorian calendar of that period, was September, not July. Hereinafter cited as Boston MA: Church Records.
  8. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America, Chapter 1, pages 5-6.
  9. [S413] Clarence Almon Torrey, New England Marriages: Prior to 1700 (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1985 and 1992), page 363. Hereinafter cited as New England Marriages: Prior to 1700.
  10. [S472] Thomas and Manasseh Minor, The Minor Diaries, Stonington, Connecticut: Thomas 1653 to 1684 and Manasseh 1696 to 1720 (reprinted in 2001 by Edward Brothers Inc., Lillington, North Carolina: The Thomas Minor Society, 1993), page 43, January 1660, "thrusday .24. marie died aboute six o'clocke". Hereinafter cited as The Minor Diaries.
  11. [S473] John Augustus Miner, Thomas Minor Descendants, 1608-1981 (Trevett, Maine: compiler and publisher John Augustus Miner, 1981), page 17. Hereinafter cited as Thomas Minor Descendants, 1608-1981.
  12. [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.
  13. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry", page 450.
  14. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry", page 450.
  15. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry", page 451, no daughter Mary is included in the list of their children.
  16. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Dedham, Volumes 1 and 2, page14, the date written as "9 of the 3 mo" which, under the Gregorian calendar of that period, was May, not March. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  17. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Births, Volume 1, page 122, her name transcribed as "Abigeal Heeten."

Nathaniel Heaton1

b. 1676, d. 5 January 1732/33
Family
Relationship3rd great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Jabez Heaton1 b. 20 Jul 1632, d. bt 1676 - 1682
Mother*Experience Meade1
Birth*1676Nathaniel Heaton was born in 1676 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).2 
Marriage*15 April 1697He married Susanna Simpson, daughter of John Simpson and Abigail Smith, on 15 April 1697 in Boston, Suffolk County.2,3 
Residence* Most of the time Susanna and Nathaniel Heaton lived in Boston.2,4 
Religion*September 1703 They must have lived in Charlestown, Middlesex County for a time also, because Nathaniel was admitted to the First Church, Charlestown, in September 1703 and his wife Susanna was admitted there on 15 April 1705.3,2,4 
Occupation*Nathaniel was a tailor in Boston.2,4 
Death*5 January 1732/33He died on 5 January 1732/33 in Boston at age 605,3,6 
Burial* and was buried in the Granary Burial Ground, Boston. His wife Susanna died in 1745 and was buried next to him in the Granary, next to the old State House. His grave is reported to be 10 feet from John Hancock's and near Paul Revere and other Boston patriots.4,2,7,3  

Family

 Susanna Simpson b. 12 Dec 1675, d. 26 Aug 1745
Child 1.Susannah Heaton+2,8 b. 7 Oct 1698

Citations

  1. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America. Contains index. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in this work often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (111 Water Street, Baltimore, MD 21202: Gateway Press, Inc., 1982), Chapter 1, page 4. Hereinafter cited as The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America.
  2. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America, Chapter 1, pages 4-5.
  3. [S933] Thomas Bellows Wyman, The Genealogies and Estates of Charlestown, in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1629-1818, downloaded from the Open Library Project at www.openlibrary.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: David Clapp and Son, 1879), Heaton, page 491. Hereinafter cited as Charlestown Genealogies and Estates, 1629-1818.
  4. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 1, page 5. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  5. [S946] Boston, MA: Old Cemeteries of Boston, online at www.americanancestors.org, Granary Burial Ground, page 602, noting aged 60 years, died 5 January 1732. Hereinafter cited as Old Cemeteries of Boston.
  6. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America, Chapter 1, pages 4-5, noting year as 1722.
  7. [S946] Old Cemeteries of Boston, online at www.americanancestors.org, Granary Burial Ground, G903, page 602, noting aged 60 years, died 5 January 1732.
  8. [S1215] Boston, MA: Inhabitants and Estates of the Town of Boston, 1630-1822 (Thwing Collection), online at www.americanancestors.org, Reference Code 29840, page 10421. Hereinafter cited as Boston Inhabitants and Estates (Thwing).

Nathaniel Heaton1

b. 9 May 1675, d. 7 March 1756
Family
Relationship3rd great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Nathaniel Heaton1,2 b. 31 Aug 1639, d. b 7 Apr 1714
Mother*Mary __?__1,2
Birth*9 May 1675Nathaniel Heaton was born on 9 May 1675 in Dedham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).2,3 
Education*His future activities indicate he had a better than average education.4 
Marriage*17 December 1706He married first Mariah Morse of Medfield, daughter of Joseph Morse and Priscilla Colburn, on 17 December 1706 in Wrentham.4,5,6 
Provincial Militia*Brothers Nathaniel and James Heaton were both listed with their ranks and residences on the Provincial Muster Roll of Captain Eleazar Wheelock and Company from Oct 11 to Oct 31, 1723. James was listed as a Century from Rutland and Nathaniel as a Corporal from Wrentham.7,8,9 
Occupation*Nathaniel was a large scale farmer for those early days of America.4,10 
Biographical Info*During his lifetime, he was a Wrentham town official on a number of occasions, holding many different offices.4 
Marriage*27 October 1730He married second, as her second husband, Abigail Morse of Sherborn, daughter of Joseph Gleason and Martha Russell, on 27 October 1730 in Boston. They were married by Samuel Sewell, Esq., Justice of the Peace.11,12,13 
Relationship Note*Nathaniel's first wife was a second cousin of Abigail's first husband.13 
Death*7 March 1756He died at Wrentham on 7 March 1756 at age 80.4,14 

Family 1

 Mariah Morse b. 23 Sep 1677
Children 1.Hannah Heaton4,15 b. 28 Sep 1707, d. c 1760
 2.Nathaniel Heaton4,16 b. 1709, d. 10 Oct 1785
 3.Seth Heaton+4,17 b. 3 Feb 1710/11, d. 3 Jun 1797
 4.Isaac Heaton4,17 b. 9 Sep 1712, d. 4 Dec 1793
 5.Mariah Heaton4,15 b. 12 Nov 1714
 6.William Heaton4,18 b. 1 Jun 1717, d. 14 Jan 1779
 7.Abigail Heaton4,19 b. 19 May 1719
 8.Sarah Heaton4,20 b. 3 Aug 1721, d. 3 Sep 1776

Family 2

 Abigail Gleason b. 27 Jul 1680

Citations

  1. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America. Contains index. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in this work often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (111 Water Street, Baltimore, MD 21202: Gateway Press, Inc., 1982), Chapter 1, page 5. 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, Dedham, Volumes 1 and 2, page14, the date written as "9 of the 3 mo" which, under the Gregorian calendar of that period, was May, not March. 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 his place of birth as Wrentham, which may be accurate, even though his birth was recorded in Dedham. At the time of his birth the town of Dedham was in the process of splitting that part of the village where Nathaniel lived into what would become the town of Wrentham.
  4. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America, Chapter 2, page 12.
  5. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Marriages, Volume 2, page 320, their names transcribed as Nathaniel "Heeten" and "Meriah Mors" of Medfield.
  6. [S504] Compiled by J. Howard Morse and Emily W. Leavitt, Morse Genealogy : comprising the descendants of Samuel, Anthony, William and Joseph Morse and John Moss : being a revision of the "Memorial of the Morses" published by Rev. Abner Morse in 1850, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Samuel Morse (1587-1654) immigrated to Watertown, Massachusetts in 1635. Anthony Morse (1618-1686) and his brother, William Morse (1614-1683), immigrated to Newbury, Massachusetts. Joseph Morse (d.1646) immigrated to Ipswich, Massachusetts. John Moss (1603 or 4-1707) immigrated to New Haven, Connecticut. All emigrated from England. Includes indexes. (Cloverdale, Oregon: Morse Society, 1982), Samuel Morse, Third Generation, pages 12-25. Hereinafter cited as Morse Genealogy : comprising the descendants of Samuel, Anthony, William and Joseph Morse and John Moss.
  7. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America, Chapter 3, page 30, notes James' service and no mention was included for Nathaniel in his entry in Chapter 2, page 12.
  8. [S478] Presented to the NEHGS by Miss Emma B. Pomerot of East Boston Massachusetts, A Provincial Muster Roll - NEHGR, from the original and endorsed "Muster Roll of Captain Eleazar Wheelock and Company from Oct 11th to Oct 31st 1723", New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 62 (October 1908): page 381, listing both Nathaniel and James Heaton. Hereinafter cited as "Muster Roll of Captain Eleazar Wheelock and Company from Oct 11th to Oct 31st 1723."
  9. [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, noting James' service. Hereinafter cited as The Edward Hawes Heirs.
  10. [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 2, page 12. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  11. [S746] Boston, Massachusetts Marriages, 1700-1809, online at www.americanancestors.org, City Document No. 150, Volume 1, page 155. Hereinafter cited as Boston Marriages, 1700-1809.
  12. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Marriages, Volume 2, page 320.
  13. [S504] Compiled by J. Howard Morse and Emily W. Leavitt, Morse Genealogy : comprising the descendants of Samuel, Anthony, William and Joseph Morse and John Moss, Samuel Morse, Fourth Generation, page 32-33.
  14. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Deaths, Volume 2, page 464.
  15. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Births, Volume 1, page 122, her surname transcribed as "Heeten."
  16. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Births, Volume 1, page 121, the date of his birth transcribed as "24 ____ 1709."
  17. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Births, Volume 1, page 122, his surname transcribed as "Heeten."
  18. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Births, Volume 1, page 123, his surname transcribed as "Heten."
  19. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Births, Volume 1, page 121.
  20. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Births, Volume 1, page 122.

Nathaniel Heaton1

b. 1709, d. 10 October 1785
Family
Relationship4th great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Nathaniel Heaton2,3 b. 9 May 1675, d. 7 Mar 1756
Mother*Mariah Morse1,3 b. 23 Sep 1677
Birth*1709Nathaniel Heaton was born in Wrentham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England), in 1709, the Wrentham record of his birth transcribed as "24 _____ 1709.1,3 
Marriage*15 November 1737He married his stepsister Abigail Morse, daughter of Noah Morse and Abigail Gleason, on 15 November 1737 in Wrentham, Suffolk County.4,5 
Occupation*Nathaniel was a lifelong farmer and gentleman in the Wrentham area.1 
Death*10 October 1785He died on 10 October 1785 in Wrentham in his 77th year.1,6 

Family

 Abigail Morse b. 5 Jan 1718/19, d. 15 Mar 1805

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, pages 12-13. Hereinafter cited as The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America.
  2. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America, Chapter 2, page 12.
  3. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Births, Volume 1, page 121, the date of his birth transcribed as "24 ____ 1709". Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  4. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America, Chapter 2, pages 12-13, although reporting the date of their marriage as 27 October 1730 and confusing their marriage with that of his father Nathaniel's second marriage to Abigail (Gleason) Morse, Abigail's mother.
  5. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Marriages, Volume 2, page 320.
  6. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Deaths, Volume 2, page 464.

Nathaniel Heaton1

b. 22 December 1602, d. before 1650
Family
Signature of Nathaniel Heaton Sr.
15 September 1640
RelationshipGreat-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*William Heaton1 b. 31 Jul 1567
Mother*Elizabeth Sedgwick1 b. 24 Feb 1569
Baptism*22 December 1602Nathaniel Heaton was baptized on 22 December 1602 in Habrough, Lincolnshire, England.1 
Research Notes*Earlier research confused Nathaniel Heaton of the parish of Alford in Lincolnshire, England, and Nathaniel Heaton of Great Coates, also in Lincolnshire. Although it was eventually proved that the two Nathaniels were not the same person, the search led to the discovery of a common origin for our New England Heaton immigrants in Habrough, Lincolnshire.2 
Marriage*21 April 1630He married, as her first husband, Elizabeth Wight, daughter of Robert Wight and Elizabeth Fulshaw, on 21 April 1630 in St. Wilfrid's Church, Alford, Lincolnshire, England. Heaton Families II reported that St. Wilfrid's Church in Alford was built in 1350 and was restored in 1867, and that according to Bruce Heaton who visited the site, Alford is a market town and was founded in 1283. Nathaniel and Elizabeth may have lived there after their marriage since their children were baptized there. 1630 was a notable year in that a major plague hit the town killing many of his residents.3,4,5,6 
Relocation*after April 1634Elizabeth and Nathaniel Heaton moved shortly after April 1634 to London. They stayed there only briefly, probably in preparation for their emigration to New England.4 
Immigration*18 September 1634Elizabeth and Nathaniel Heaton immigrated to Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England), with their four children, sons Samuel and Jabez and daughters Leah and Mary in 1634. The family sailed aboard the ship Griffin, leaving England on 01 August 1634 and arriving in Boston on 18 September 1634 with about one hundred passengers and livestock.7,8,5 
Religion*2 November 1634 On 2 November 1634, Elizabeth and Nathaniel Heaton, who was identified as a mercer, were admitted as members of the First Church of Boston. He held a number of lay offices in the church.9,5 
Freeman*25 May 1636Having fulfilled his indentureship, Nathaniel was admitted a Freeman of the Massachusetts Bay Colony on 25 May 1636. This meant that he was legally recognized as a white male over 21 years of age holding full rights of citizenship, being free to engage in a trade or business, own land, and to vote.5,10 
Occupation*He soon became a shopkeeper in Boston.5 
Land Grant*8 January 1637/38 On 8 January 1637/38, when the town of Boston honored an act approved in December 1635 granting the "then inhabitants" a houseplot, Nathaniel Heaton was granted twenty acres of land along Muddy Creek. His plot was eighty rods long, bounded by James Johnson and Edmund Jackson.10,5 
Residence*Nathaniel built a house with a garden in Boston on the east side of Washington Street, between Milk Street and Bedford Street. He later acquired land up the hill toward Vernon Street. The family's neighbor James Johnson proved to be a lifelong friend to Nathaniel's wife, Elizabeth, through three widowhoods.5 
Coroner Inquest*15 September 1640Nathaniel Heaton signed his name on 15 September 1640 as one of the twelve men who had examined the dead body of William Richards, and determined that Richards had hanged himself in Thomas Buttolph's outhouse.10 
Land Records*14 June 1648Nathaniel was still living and described as a neighbor when John Lake of Boston, tailor, sold to Thomas Wilborne, saddler. The deed, dated 14 June 1648, described Nathaniel Eaton as the bounder on the north and was not recorded until 20 February 1685.1 
Death*before 1650He died in Boston sometime before his widow married again in August 1650.5,11 

Family

 Elizabeth Wight b. 2 Nov 1606
Children 1.Samuel Heaton5 b. 8 May 1631, d. b 1660
 2.Jabez Heaton+5 b. 20 Jul 1632, d. bt 1676 - 1682
 3.Mary Heaton5 b. b 1634
 4.Leah Heaton+12,5,13 b. 13 Apr 1634, d. 12 Jan 1663/64
 5.Eleazer Heaton5 b. 22 Sep 1636, d. 28 May 1698
 6.Nathaniel Heaton+5,12 b. 31 Aug 1639, d. b 7 Apr 1714
 7.Elizabeth Heaton14,5 b. 8 Oct 1643, d. b 10 Apr 1710

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 446. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry."
  2. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry", page 430.
  3. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry", pages 446-447.
  4. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 1, pages 3-4. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  5. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America. Contains index. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in this work often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (111 Water Street, Baltimore, MD 21202: Gateway Press, Inc., 1982), Chapter 1, pages 2-3. Hereinafter cited as The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America.
  6. [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."
  7. [S1366] The Griffin: Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild, online at http://www.immigrantships.net/v2/1600v2/…. Hereinafter cited as The Griffin: Immigrant Ships.
  8. [S1367] The Griffin: courtesy of Anne Stevens of packrat-pro.com, online at http://www.packrat-pro.com/ships/griffin.htm. Hereinafter cited as The Griffin: courtesy of Anne Stevens.
  9. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry", page 447.
  10. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry", page 448.
  11. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry", page 449.
  12. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry", page 451.
  13. [S1255] Philip A. Fisher, The Fisher Genealogy : record of the descendants of Joshua, Anthony and Cornelius Fisher, of Dedham, Mass., 1636-1640, downloaded from Google Books at www.google.com. (Everett, Massachusetts: Massachusetts Publishing Company, 1898), pages 21-22. Hereinafter cited as The Fisher Genealogy.
  14. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry", pages 450-451.

Nathaniel Heaton1,2

b. 27 November 1597
Family
Father*James Heaton2,1 b. 1569, d. Feb 1610
Mother*Fortune Jeckell2,1
Baptism*27 November 1597Nathaniel Heaton was baptized on 27 November 1597 at Great Coates, Lincolnshire, England.2,3 
Research Notes*Earlier research confused Nathaniel Heaton of Great Coates in Lincolnshire, England, and Nathaniel Heaton of the parish of Alford, also in Lincolnshire. Although it was eventually proved that the two Nathaniels were not the same person, the search led to the discovery of a common origin for our New England Heaton immigrants in Habrough, Lincolnshire.4 

Citations

  1. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America. Contains index. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in this work often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (111 Water Street, Baltimore, MD 21202: Gateway Press, Inc., 1982), Chapter 1, page 2. Hereinafter cited as The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America.
  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 1, page 3. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  3. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America, Chapter 1, page 3.
  4. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "English Ancestry of Nathaniel Heaton of Boston, Mass., and his Nephew, James Heaton of New Haven, Conn.", New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 152, pages 430-452, (October 1998): page 430. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry."

Nathaniel Heaton1,2

b. 14 February 1722/23
Family
Relationship4th great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*James Heaton1,2 b. 25 Mar 1690, d. 1755
Mother*Eliony Hawes1,2 b. c 1690
Birth*14 February 1722/23Nathaniel Heaton was born on 14 February 1722/23 in Wrentham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England),1,2 
Baptism26 July 1736[ and] was baptized at age 13 on 26 July 1736 in Rutland, Worcester County.3 

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 3, page 30. Hereinafter cited as The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America.
  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. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Rutland Births, Volume 1, page 50. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.

Nehemiah Heaton1

b. 1785, d. December 1815
Family
Relationship6th great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of William Bolton of Reading, The Immigrant
Descendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*William Heaton1 b. 7 Feb 1746/47
Mother*Elizabeth McNeil1
(Uncle) Vocation1880In the last decade of his life, beginning about 1880, Nehemiah's nephew, Grove L. Heaton, son of Nehemiah's brother, Luther 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.2,3,4,5,6 
Birth*1785Nehemiah Heaton was born about 1785 in Westminster, Windham County, Vermont.1 
Marriage*1807He married Sarah Gage, daughter of Asa Gage and Mary Bolton, in 1807 in Jamaica, Windham County, Vermont.1,7 
Census US 1810*6 August 1810Nehemiah Heaton was enumerated on the 1810 census taken on 6 August 1810 in Jamaica, Windham County, Vermont. His household consisted of three individuals, a free white male between the ages of 16 through 25 years, whom we believe was Nehemiah, a free white female between the ages of 16 through 25 years, whom we believe was Sally, and one free white male under the age of 10 years, whom we suspect was their young son, as yet unidentified.8 
Relocation*December 1814The published writings of Nehemiah's nephew, Grove L. Heaton, son of Nehemiah's brother, Luther, contained a report of the move of Nehemiah and his party which included his wife, Sally, and his brother-in-law, Isaac Gage, in December 1814, from Windham County, Vermont to Hanover, Chautauqua County, New York. Douglas Shepard's transcription of that portion of Grove's article follows:

"Nehemiah Heaton, Thomas Kidder, Elijah Holt and Isaac Gage left the town of Jamaica, county of Windham, State of Vermont, in the month of December, 1814, for the town of Hanover. All of these parties, except Isaac Gage, had families and brought them with them. Mr. Heaton also brought a young man by the name of John Johnson with him, who was engaged to work at a certain price per month for not a less period than one year. Elijah Holt had visited the town of Hanover the summer previous and then became acquainted with the water power now owned by Wilson and Joseph Andrus. On his return to Vermont, he gave such a glowing account of the country generally and this water power in particular that he induced Kidder (who was his brother-in-law) and Heaton to dispose of their farms and come to this county.

"Isaac Gage was a brother-in-law of Heaton’s, being a brother of his (Heaton’s) wife. Heaton and Kidder at once purchased the water power jointly, and Kidder articled the farm now owned by Joseph Andrus. Heaton was possessed of some $5,000, with which he decided to improve the water power and erect both grist and saw mills. Kidder was to be a joint owner in the operation. They employed all the help that could be obtained, among them quite a number of Indians from the Cattaraugus reservation, who at that time were willing to work when they felt [left?] some of their money at the end of the week. As much of the work had to be done in the water in constructing the dam, the Indians did better than white men would have been willing to do, notwithstanding the water was quite cold, it being the last of winter. The Indians did not object to work in it providing they were furnished with plenty of rations of whisky.

"Heaton & Kidder not only succeeded in getting their dam well advanced, but they also got all the timber on the ground for their mills before the breaking up of winter. With plenty of help, which they easily obtained as they paid cash for everything, they had their dam up and their buildings ready to be enclosed on the first day of June, 1815. A short time after this they had their saw mill running, cutting out lumber for the completion of their buildings. They purchased the two millstones, worked out of granite by Dickinson & Cleveland, which they intended to use for a while for grinding corn. They also purchased and utilized all other parts of the Dickinson & Cleveland mills that were of any advantage to them. They were compelled to go to Buffalo, which was then just getting started again from its conflagration cause by the British and Indians, for all the most important parts of their machinery and for a set of burr mill-stones, which they succeeded in obtaining after waiting more than two months for them to be drawn from Albany to Buffalo by teams. They were able to start their grist mill and grind wheat on the first day of December, a little less than a year from the day they started from Vermont –on the fourteenth day of December."3,9 
Occupation*1815 In 1815, Thomas Kidder and Nehemiah Heaton built the third water powered mill in the village of Fayette, Chautauqua County, New York, which would later become known as Silver Creek. Two mills built in the early settlement had failed. The first dam and mill in Silver Creek was built on the stream Silver Creek in 1804 by Abel Cleveland and David Dickinson. The Silver Creek Mills source quoted Young's 1875 History of Chautauqua County, reporting that, as we loosely quote, "These gentlemen, Cleveland and Dickinson, first built their saw mill, and before the grist mill was built, there were attached to the saw mill a large wooden mortar and pestle for pounding corn into coarse meal. The mill stones for the grist mill were fashioned from boulders taken from the hillside near where the mill stood, and were later used in the mill built by Thomas Kidder and Nehemiah Heaton on Walnut Creek, near where the great black walnut tree stood."

One of the most impressive parts of Silver Creek's history is that famous "Big Black Walnut Tree", which was said to have been the biggest tree east of the Rocky Mountains. It blew down in 1822 and a monument was made out of one of the first two millstones originally used in the grist mill of Cleveland and Dickinson on Silver Creek, and then was later used to grind the grain in Thomas Kidder and Nehemiah Heaton’s mill on Walnut Creek. The monument was placed on the spot where the tree had stood by the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, in 1928. Before then, in 1825, three years after its downfall, Nehemiah's brother, Luther Heaton, would have his own special relationship with the tree.10,11,12 
Historical Note* The prominent settlement of Silver Creek, New York, located within the Town of Hanover in Chautauqua County, was historically referred to as Fayette and Fayette Mills in the early 1800s. It is not positively known from what source it received that name or at how early a period the name was given. Settlers established a sawmill in the area in 1804. When gristmills were later added, local pioneer Nehemiah Heaton named his mills, immediately after their completion, or as soon as they were able to grind wheat, the Fayette Mills. The village went by that name until about 1828 or 1829 when the Post Office Department in Washington D.C. refused to officially register the name because another Fayette already existed in Seneca County. As a result, the village of Fayette became, officially, Silver Creek.3 
Death*December 1815 Around December 1815, when he was about 30 years of age, Nehemiah drowned in Lake Erie near Buffalo, Erie County, New York. He had been rowing to Buffalo to pay for his mill machinery. The Chautauqua County, New York source reported his death in the Spring of 1816 and his Find a Grave memorial reported it in December 1815. The published writings of Nehemiah's nephew, Grove L. Heaton, contained the sad story of Nehemiah's tragic death. Douglas Shepard's transcription of that portion of Grove's article follows:

"Up to that time the winter had been very open, and there had no ice formed in the lake. Heaton took his man, John Johnson, and another young man by the name of Williams, whom he also had in his employ, and with a yawl-boat started for Buffalo. They left the mouth of Silver Creek soon as it was light enough for them to see clearly, expecting, if they had good weather, to reach Buffalo by nightfall. Johnson and Williams each applied themselves to rowing the boat, while Heaton sat in the stern steering. About an hour after leaving, and when about off the mouth of Cattaraugus Creek there came up one of those sudden windstorms accompanied with snow, that this climate is noted for. The first gust of wind took Heaton’s hat into the lake, and on his making a sudden spring to recover it, he lost his balance and went into the lake head foremost. When he arose to the surface, he was out of reach of the boat or anything to assist himself with.

"He probably realized his situation, and sung out to the men in the boat to throw him an oar. In the excitement of the moment both men threw their oars, neither of which came within Mr. Heaton’s reach. After throwing both oars, the men were left in the boat perfectly powerless to assist their employer, who in a short time disappeared beneath the angry waves. Mr. Heaton was an expert swimmer, but being encumbered with a heavy overcoat with a large cape, or series of capes, such as they wore in those days, and the water being very cold, he was only able to support himself above water a short time. The wind and snow was increasing fearfully, and the men, Johnson and Williams, were in the boat entirely helpless and at the mercy of the waves. The boat drifted to the shore, reaching the beach about a mile below Cattaraugus Creek. The men were enabled to land with no further injury to themselves than a thorough wetting. Their lot was very different from that of their employer. He who had left his home in the prime of manhood, so full of life, and hope, and [?] was then a lifeless corpse at the bottom of Lake Erie. The two men returned home the same evening, and when the sad intelligencewas spread among the community it cast a great gloom over them all.

"Although Mr. Heaton had been a resident here but about a year, he had become generally known through this section of the county, and was looked upon as one of the most enterprising and valuable citizens in the county. The friends immediately offered a reward for the recovery of the body, but it was not until the first week in June following, when a party of four of the Indians from the Cattaraugus reservation, who had assisted in building the dam, were on their way to the mouth of Eighteen-mile Creek on a fishing expedition, while walking along the beach, a short distance from above Sturgeon Point, they discovered the body partly covered in the sand. They recognized the body at once; and, while two of them came here to notify the friends, the other two remained watching the body until their companions with others returned.

"What speaks well for the honesty of the Indians, Mr. H. was on his way to Buffalo to settle up for the machinery and supplies they had purchased through the past summer for their mills, and had a large sum of money, which was in bank-bills, with him. The money was in a package in the breast pocket of the inside coat. When the friends reached the body, they found the coats—both coats—snugly buttoned as they were at the time he was drowned, and the money had not been disturbed. The coats had burst open along the back by the bloating of the body.

Two days before the finding of the remains of Mr. H., his wife died, but had not yet been interred. The funerals of the two were held at the same time, and their remains lay side by side in Hanover Center cemetery."3,13,14,11 
Probate*20 January 1817Nehemiah had died intestate, and on 20 January 1817 in Chautauqua County, New York, Letters of Administration were granted to his widow, Sally Heaton, as Administratrix to settle his estate.15 
Burial*His wife died two days before his body was discovered, but had not yet been interred. Their funerals were held at the same time, and their remains were buried side by side in Hanover Center cemetery, which is now the Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Center, Chautauqua County, New York.3,1,7 
Children*Nehemiah and Sally left two children, a son of about 7 years and an adopted daughter of 5 years.3 
(Deceased) Probate12 June 1817Because Nehemiah's widow, Sally (Gage) Heaton, died so soon after being appointed as the Administratrix for his estate, the Probate Court in Chautauqua County, New York, on 12 June 1817, appointed Nehemiah's brother, Cyrus Heaton, and Sally's brother, Asa Gage Jr., as co-Administrators of Nehemiah’s estate.15 
(Brother) OccupationJune 1825 By June 1825, thinking he could be more prosperous as a merchant than in the wagon and carriage business, Nehemiah's brother, Luther, 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."2,4 

Family

 Sarah Gage b. 12 Sep 1788, d. 7 Jun 1817

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Nehemiah Heaton, Memorial# 67688770. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [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.
  7. [S2604] Frederick Ward Kates, compiler, Patriot-Soldiers of 1775-1783 : The Veterans of the War for American Independence of Chautauqua County, New York (Jamestown, New York: The Jamestown Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the America Revolution, 1981), Asa Gage, Town of Hanover, Smith Mills Cemetery, pages 163-166. Hereinafter cited as Patriot-Soldiers of 1775-1783 : The Veterans of the War for American Independence of Chautauqua County, New York.
  8. [S165] 1810 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nehemiah Heaton, Year: 1810; Census Place: Jamaica, Windham, Vermont; Roll: 65; Page: 297; Image: Vtm252_65-0185; FHL Roll: 0218669. Hereinafter cited as 1810 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2604] Frederick Ward Kates, Patriot-Soldiers of 1775-1783 : The Veterans of the War for American Independence of Chautauqua County, New York, Asa Gage, Town of Hanover, Smith Mills Cemetery, pages 163-166, reporting the date of their relocation from Vermont to Hanover as early 1815.
  10. [S2606] "The Silver Creek Mills : Walnut Creek -- Silver Creek", (in Chautauqua County, New York), online at https://sites.rootsweb.com/~nychauta/HISTORY/ThereAbouts/…. Hereinafter cited as "The Silver Creek Mills : Walnut Creek -- Silver Creek."
  11. [S2607] Marion Thomas, "Once Upon A Time", online at http://chautauqua.nygenweb.net/HISTORY/Once/Once1.htm. Hereinafter cited as "Once Upon A Time" by Marion Thomas.
  12. [S2608] Village of Silver Creek, New York : Our Village's History, online at http://silvercreekny.com/old/Silver%20Creek%20History.htm. Hereinafter cited as Village of Silver Creek, New York : Our Village's History.
  13. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nehemiah Heaton, Memorial# 67688770, reporting his drowning death in December of 1815.
  14. [S2604] Frederick Ward Kates, Patriot-Soldiers of 1775-1783 : The Veterans of the War for American Independence of Chautauqua County, New York, Asa Gage, Town of Hanover, Smith Mills Cemetery, pages 163-166, reporting Nehemiah's death by drowning in the spring of 1816.
  15. [S2605] New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate for Nehemiah Heaton, Chautauqua County, New York, Letters of Administration, 1818-1829; Volume 001, 1845-1863, images 25 and 26 of 445. Hereinafter cited as New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999.

Nehemiah Heaton1

b. 1824, d. 8 July 1832
Family
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
Birth*1824Nehemiah Heaton was born about 1824, probably in 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 1824.2 
(Son) DeathApril 1832When he was about 8 years old, Nehemiah's mother died, probably of cholera, in April 1832 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.2 
(Son) ChildrenHis mother's death left Nehemiah's father with six young children, and with the exception of Nehemiah and Grove, 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."3 
Death*8 July 1832He accidently 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.1 

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.

Newton Heaton1

b. 12 September 1866, d. 26 March 1935
Family
Relationship5th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Thomas Heaton1 b. 19 May 1823, d. 19 Apr 1890
Mother*Eliza Ann Marsh1 b. 23 Feb 1829, d. 20 Apr 1921
Birth*12 September 1866Newton Heaton was born on 12 September 1866 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.2,3,4 
(Son) Census US 187021 July 1870Newton was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 21 July 1870 in the household of his parents in Moreland, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was 3 years old.5 
(Son) Census US 18804 June 1880Newton was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 4 June 1880 in the household of his parents in Moreland, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was 13 years old and had attended school within the census year.6 
Census US 1900*1 June 1900Newton Heaton was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 1 June 1900 on York Road, Moreland, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was 35 years old, single, and lived as a boarder with a Potts family where he worked as a farm laborer.7 
Illness*16 April 1903Newton was likely admitted to the State Hospital for the Insane, Southeastern District of Pennsylvania, Norristown, Montgomery County, on or before 16 April 1903. The doctor there who signed his death certificate reported he had been attending Newton from that date until the day of his death, almost 32 years later.2 
Census US 1910*23 April 1910Newton was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 23 April 1910 in the State Hospital for the Insane, Southeastern District, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was identified as an inmate, single, and 42 years of age. The birthplace of his parents was not known. He spoke English, could read and write, and had no occupation.8 
Census US 1920*14 January 1920Newton was also enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 14 January 1920 in the Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was identified as a patient, 53 years of age and single with no occupation. He spoke English, could read and write, and his parents were recorded as both born in Pennsylvania.9 
Census US 1930*15 April 1930Newton was again enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 15 April 1930 in the Norristown State Hospital, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was again identified as an inmate. He was 63 years of age and single, and his father was recorded as having been born in Pennsylvania, and his mother in Ireland. Newton spoke English, could read and write and had no occupation.10 
Death*26 March 1935He died at age 68 on 26 March 1935 of pulmonary tuberculosis in the Norristown State Hospital, Norristown, Montgomery County,2,1 
Burial*28 March 1935 and was buried with his parents and other unmarried siblings on 28 March 1935 in Section B, Plot 220 of Hatboro Cemetery, Hatboro, Montgomery County.11 

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 Newton Heaton, certificate# 30320, age 68, single, farmer, born on 12 September 1866 in Pennsylvania, died of pulmonary tuberculosis on 26 March 1935 at Norristown State Hospital, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA, parents Thomas Heaton and Eliza Marsh, both born Pennsylvania, the doctor reported attending him from 16 April 1903 until the day he died, informant Alfred Heaton of Hatboro, burial on 28 March 1935 in Hatboro Cemetery. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1972.
  3. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 18, page 654, reporting his birth in March 1866.
  4. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas and Eliza A. Heaton, Mooreland, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1158; Page: 341A; Enumeration District: 017. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas and Eliza A. Heaton, Moreland, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1377; Page: 617A; Family History Library Film: 552876. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas and Eliza A. Heaton, (transcribed by Ancestry as "Heston"), Mooreland, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1158; Page: 341A; Enumeration District: 017.
  7. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Elmer E. and M. Lizzie Potts, Moreland, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0227; FHL microfilm: 1241443. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, Newton Heaton, inmate of the State Hospital for the Insane, Southeastern District of Pennsylvania, Norristown Ward 6, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1379; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1375392. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, Newton Heaton, patient of the State Hospital for the Insane, Southeastern District of Pennsylvania, Norristown Ward 6, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1604; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 143. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, Newton Heaton, inmate of the Norristown State Hospital, Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 2341815. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Newton Heaton, Memorial# 20712279. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Noble Hiram Heaton1

b. 5 May 1828
Family
Relationship7th great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Isaac Heaton1 b. 1794, d. 19 Mar 1872
Mother*Elizabeth Robbins1 b. 4 Sep 1807, d. 31 Mar 1887
Birth*5 May 1828Noble Hiram Heaton was born on 5 May 1828, probably in Youngstown, Trumbull County, Ohio, which would become Mahoning County in 1846.1 
(Son) Census US 185018 October 1850Noble was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 18 October 1850 in the household of his parents in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. He was 22 years of age, worked as a farmer and had real estate valued at $900.2 

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 I, Chapter 7, pages 246-247. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Isaac Heaton, Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: M432_707; Page: 429A; Image: 275. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Norman L. Heaton1,2

b. 3 November 1873, d. 12 September 1961
Family
Relationship5th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Charles W. Heaton1 b. 21 Apr 1844, d. 22 Oct 1899
Mother*Emma Francena Yerkes1 b. 22 Oct 1838, d. 20 Dec 1917
Birth*3 November 1873Norman L. Heaton was born on 3 November 1873 in Horsham, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.1,3,4 
Name VariationHis full name was Norman Leslie Heaton.3 
(Son) Census US 188011 June 1880Norman was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 11 June 1880 in the household of his parents in Moreland, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was 6 years old and attending school.4 
Marriage*7 September 1904He married Lena Lee Arrick, daughter of Carlton Price Arrick and Mary M. Metcalf, on 7 September 1904 in Morgan County, Ohio. Norman was 30 years of age, a Chief Clerk, and a resident of Columbus Ohio, and Lena was 24 years of age, a resident of McConnelsville, Ohio, and a music teacher.3 
Census US 1920*12 January 1920Lena and Norman L. Heaton were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 12 January 1920 at 328 West Sixth Avenue, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Norman was 44 years of age and worked as a sales clerk for a lumber company, and Lena was 39 years of age. They owned their home with a mortgage and their three children were enumerated with them in 1920. Eleanor and Catherine were ages 14 and 11, respectively, and both were attending school, and Theodore's age was 3 years, 7 months old.5 
(Husband) Death21 March 1941Norman became a widower when Lena Lee (Arrick) Heaton died in 21 March 1941 at age 61.6,7 
Death*12 September 1961He died in 12 September 1961 in Columbus, Franklin County, at age 878,2 
Burial* and was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, Franklin County.8 

Family

 Lena Lee Arrick b. 1 Mar 1880, d. 21 Mar 1941
Children 1.Elinore Heaton9 b. 7 Sep 1905, d. 25 Oct 1980
 2.Catherine Heaton9 b. 12 Oct 1908, d. 20 Dec 1990
 3.Theodore R. Heaton9 b. 13 May 1916, d. 22 Jan 1975

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 662. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1591] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Norman L Heaton on 12 September 1961 in Columbus (Pt), Franklin County, USA, referencing Ohio Department of Health, Columbus, Ohio. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Norman Leslie Heaton, a resident of Columbus, Ohio, age 30, Chief Clerk, born 3 November 1873 in Horsham, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, son of Charles W. Heaton and Emma F. Yerkes, and Lena Lee Arrick, a resident of McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio, age 24, music teacher, born 1 March 1880 in McConnelsville, daughter of Carl P. Arrick and Mary M. Metcalf, married on 7 September 1904 in Morgan County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000910660. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  4. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles and Emma F. Heaton, Mooreland, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1158; Page: 339C; Enumeration District: 017. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Norman and Lena Heaton, Columbus Ward 15, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: T625_1383; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 255, her name spelled "Eleanor". Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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, Lena Arrick Heaton, Memorial# 161579862. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  7. [S1591] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Lena Arrick Heaton on 21 March 1941 in Columbus, Franklin County, USA, referencing Ohio Department of Health, Columbus, Ohio.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Norman Leslie Heaton, Memorial# 171912507.
  9. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Norman and Lena Heaton, Columbus Ward 15, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: T625_1383; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 255.

Olive Heaton1

Family
Father*Miles Heaton1
Birth*Olive Heaton was probably born in Washington County, Pennsylvania.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 II, Chapter 31, page 1347. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Oliver Heaton1

b. say 1533, d. July 1552
Family
RelationshipSon of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*John Heaton1 b. s 1490, d. 1552
Mother*Alice __?__1
Birth*say 1533Oliver Heaton was born say 1533 in Lincolnshire, England,1 
Death*July 1552 and died of the plague between June and July 1552 at Fotherby, Lincolnshire, at about 19 years of age.2,1 
(Son) Estate6 October 1552Oliver was named in his father's will dated 17 June 1552 and proved on 6 October 1552 at Consistory Court of Lincoln, Lincolnshire. However, Oliver had died of the plague by 25 July 1552, the date his father made a codicil redistributing Oliver's share. The will showed John Heaton to be a prosperous yeoman, who conducted considerable husbandry with bees, sheep, cattle, horses, and oxen. The last year of his life he had hoped to harvest beans, peas, and wheat. He rented land in Wragny and owned a cottage in Normanby-le-Wold, and his bequests of gold to James, Thomas, Edward, and Beatrix indicated an unusual degree of affluence. For additional information regarding his specific bequests, excerpts of his will are included in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register source.3 

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 437. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry."
  2. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry", page 433.
  3. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry", pages 431-433.

Orange Heaton1

b. 5 April 1761
Family
Relationship5th great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*William Heaton1 b. 1 Jul 1732, d. 15 Mar 1814
Mother*Irene King1 b. 23 Sep 1730, d. 13 Apr 1811
Birth*5 April 1761Orange Heaton was born on 5 April 1761 in Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.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 3, page 67. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Owen Heaton1,2,3

b. 1 November 1800, d. 28 November 1877
Family
Relationship3rd great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Robert D. Heaton1,2,3 b. 1767, d. 1 Dec 1851
Mother*Mary Owen1,2,3 b. 1765, d. 4 Dec 1816
Birth*1 November 1800Owen Heaton was born on 1 November 1800 in Hilltown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.4,1 
Marriage*He married Penninnah Hinds, daughter of Isaac Hinds and Margaret __?__.5,4,2,3 
Census US 1850*11 September 1850Penninnah and Owen Heaton were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 11 September 1850 in Hilltown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Owen was 49 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $2,700, and Penna was 48 years of age. Their two daughters were enumerated with them in 1850. Mary was 21 years of age and Josephine was 12 years old and had attended school within the census year. Also residing with the family was Owen's father, Robert D. Heaton, who was 79 years of age, no longer working, and had a personal estate valued at $1,700.6 
Probate*8 January 1852Owen had been named the Executor in the last will and testament of his father, Robert D. Heaton, late of Hilltown Township, Bucks County, and on 8 January 1852 the will was duly proved when Letters Testamentary were granted. An inventory was filed in the amount of $63.02 on 5 February 1852 and settlement rendered on 4 January 1854 showing debits of $1,628.33, credits of $994.47, and a negative balance of $633.86.7 
(Husband) Death28 November 1854Owen became a widower when Penninnah (Hinds) Heaton died on 28 November 1854 at age 53.5 
Will*5 September 1868Owen Heaton of Hilltown Township, Bucks County, prepared his will dated 5 September 1868 in which he identified his three surviving children, a son-in-law and a grandson. Below is our transcript of his will as Owen prepared it.

In the name of God, Amen. I Owen Heaton of Hilltown Township, Bucks County, state of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind, memory and understanding, but considering the uncertainty of this transitory life, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows.

First. It is my will and I do order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be duly paid and satisfied by my hereinafter named Executors as soon as conveniently can be after my decease.

Item. I order and direct that my Executors sell at public sale within one year after my death all my real and personal property I may own at the time of my death and I do hereby empower my Executors, or the survivors of them, to sign, seal and execute all such deeds as may be requisite and necessary to assure the property to the purchasers thereof.

Item. I give and bequeath all the money arising out of my real estate and personal property coming into the hands of my Executors, after deducting the aforesaid payments and their just charges and expenses, that they shall distribute as follows:

The sum of $200 to my daughter Mary Margaret in advance, and the remainder in equal shares to my three children and my grandchild Edmund E. Bitting, being four shares. One share to Mahlon Heaton, Mary Margaret Heaton, Eliza, intermarried to Thomas M. Wiser, and Edmund E. Bitting. In case my death occurs before my said grandson attains the age of 21 years, my Executors shall have a guardian appointed by the Orphans Court who shall receive his share and hold it in trust until he attains said age and then receive his share from said guardian.

Item. In case of the death of said grandson Edmund E. Bitting, during his minority or at any age without children, the said bequest by me to him made, the amount thereof, I order and do direct his estate shall owe to my three hereinbefore named children. And I hereby give the same to them in equal shares.

Item. In case the sum of $200, or any part thereof, my son Mahlon M. Heaton borrowed of Miss Thomas, for which I am bound as security, and I or my estate shall have to pay, I order that the said amount with interest due, or so much thereof as will be collected from my estate shall be deducted from his share coming to him of my estate.

And, lastly. I constitute and appoint my daughter Mary M. Heaton and son-in-law Thomas M. Wiser to be the Executors of this, my will, declaring this to be my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal.

The will was signed and sealed in the presence of witnesses Samuel Aaron and Henry Albright by Owen Heaton on 5 September 1868.8 
Death*28 November 1877He died on 28 November 1877 at age 774,1 
Burial* and was buried in Hilltown Baptist Church Cemetery Upper, Perkasie, Bucks County.1 
Probate8 December 1877His will was proved on 8 December 1877 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, when Letters Testamentary were granted to his daughter, Mary Margaret Heaton, and son-in-law, Thomas M. Wiser, the Executors named in his will.8 

Family

 Penninnah Hinds b. 13 Apr 1801, d. 28 Nov 1854
Children 1.Mahlon Heaton+9 b. Feb 1825, d. 18 Jul 1901
 2.Mary Margaret Heaton6,4 b. 1829
 3.Eliza Heaton+9 b. 9 May 1831, d. 14 Jul 1900
 4.Josephine Heaton+10 b. 10 Feb 1839, d. 6 Dec 1860

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Owen Heaton, Memorial# 14490403. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S2025] Joy Heaton Tucci, "Heaton Researcher Joy Heaton Tucci Email Messages," online at e-mail address to LHB, multiple dates, with an attachment of one page believed to be from An Historical Account of Some of the Welsh Settlers of Hilltown and New Britain by Reverend Joseph Mathias with Additional Facts by Edward Mathews made in 1876 found on the Turner-Toce Ancestry Tree published by Marianna Toce. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton Researcher Email Messages."
  3. [S2040] An Historical Account of some of the Welsh Settlers of Hilltown and New Britain by Rev. Joseph Mathias with Additional Facts by Edward Mathews made in 1876, online at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/12624405/…. It was found as a one-page hand-written fragment attached to an Ancestry tree. It is not known if the original source was hand-written, and the page copied directly from it, or if the page is a hand-written transcription. Therefore, the information may or may not be correct and should be questioned until further information becomes available. Hereinafter cited as An Historical Account of some of the Welsh Settlers of Hilltown and New Britain.
  4. [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 651. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Penninnah Heaton, Memorial# 55715179.
  6. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Owen and Penna Heaton, Hilltown, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 758; Page: 281B. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1614] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, probate# 9126 of Robert Heaton, Bucks County Register Docket, Vol 004-005, 1839-1870, page 185, image# 117 of 402. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993.
  8. [S1614] Pennsylvania Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Owen Heaton, #14349, dated 5 September 1868 and proved 8 December 1877, Bucks County Wills, Volumes 19-20, 1873-1880, pages 107-109, images 398-399 of 623.
  9. [S1614] Pennsylvania Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Owen Heaton, #14349, dated 5 September 1868 and proved 8 December 1868, Bucks County Wills, Volumes 19-20, 1873-1880, pages 107-109, images 398-399 of 623.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Josephine (Heaton) Bitting, Memorial# 55714941.

Owens Heaton1

b. 1807, d. 11 September 1819
Family
Relationship6th great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*James Heaton2 b. 2 Feb 1771, d. 6 Dec 1857
Mother*Margaret Williams2 b. 24 May 1771, d. 15 Feb 1823
Birth*1807Owens Heaton was born in 1807 in Trumbull County, Ohio,1 
Death*11 September 1819 and died on 11 September 1819 in Trumbull County at about age 12.1 

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, page 246. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, pages 246-247.

Parmelia Heaton1

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*Parmelia Heaton was born.1 
Marriage*7 December 1817She married Sam Rogers on 7 December 1817.1 

Family

 Sam Rogers

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.

Paul Jefferson Heaton1

b. 2 August 1904, d. 9 December 1985
Family
Relationship6th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Ulysses S. Grant Heaton1,2 b. 17 Sep 1872, d. 20 Dec 1952
Mother*Clara B. Williams1,3 b. 1875, d. 1964
Birth*2 August 1904Paul Jefferson Heaton was born on 2 August 1904 in Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*31 January 1946He married Beatrice Waltrude Griffis on 31 January 1946 in Washington DC.4,5,6 
(Husband) Death1968Paul became a widower when Beatrice (Griffis) Heaton died in 1968 at about age 61.7 
Death*9 December 1985He died on 9 December 1985 in Quakertown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, at age 811 
Burial* and was buried in with his wife in Section 523, Block R, Grave #1 of Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville, Bucks County.4,5 

Family

 Beatrice Waltrude Griffis b. 1907, d. 1968

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Paul Jefferson Heaton, Memorial# 104680688. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, U.S. Grant Heaton, Memorial# 20712209.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Clara B (Williams) Heaton, Memorial# 20711744.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Beatrice G. Heaton, Memorial# 108551868, with photo of gravestone attached.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Paul Jefferson Heaton, Memorial# 104680688, with photo of gravestone attached.
  6. [S2035] District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Beatrice Waltrude Griffis, age 38, born about 1908 and Paul Jefferson Heaton on 31 January 1946 in District of Columbia, USA, referencing Film# 002319554. Hereinafter cited as District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Beatrice G. Heaton, Memorial# 108551868.

Paul Jesse Heaton1

b. 6 June 1883, d. 4 May 1937
Family
Relationship5th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Charles L. Heaton1 b. 31 Mar 1844, d. 21 Oct 1925
Mother*Luemma McElwell1 b. Dec 1849, d. 17 Dec 1917
Birth*6 June 1883Paul Jesse Heaton was born on 6 June 1883 in Ohio.1,2 
(Son) Census US 19001 June 1900Paul was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 1 June 1900 in the household of his mother at 88 Iron Street, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. He was 16 years old and worked as a salesman.3 
(Son) Census US 191019 April 1910Paul J. was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 19 April 1910 in the household of his divorced mother at 929 West Woodland Avenue, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. He was single, 26 years of age, and worked as a clerk in a steel plant.4 
Census US 1920*2 January 1920Paul J. Heaton was enumerated with his two sisters on the 1920 census taken on 2 January 1920 at 941 Woodland Avenue, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. He was single, 36 years of age, and worked as a clerk in a steel mill. His younger sister, Carrie E., was single, 33 years of age, and worked as a clerk for a tire company, and his older sister, recorded as Mrs. Mabel R. Lutz and married, must have been divorced since her husband had married a second wife in 1909. Mabel was 38 years of age and had no occupation. Paul rented their home, which was a house.5 
Marriage*He married Gertrude L. Wyon, daughter of Charles W. Wyon and Daisy Ruggy.6,7 
Census US 1930*3 April 1930Gertrude L. and Paul J. Heaton were enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 3 April 1930 at 579 Warren Avenue, Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. Paul was 46 years of age and worked as a shipping clerk in a steel mill, and Gertrude was 37 years of age. They owned their home, which was valued at $7,000, and they also owned a radio. Their three children were enumerated with their parents in 1930. Marian was 5 years old; Charles was 4; and Roland was 2. Also enumerated in the household were Paul's sister, Carrie Heaton, and Gertrude's sister, Florence Wyon. Carrie was 39 years of age and worked as a bookkeeper in a steel office; and Florence was 35 years of age and worked as a bookkeeper in a paint store.7 
Death*4 May 1937He died on 4 May 1937 at age 532 
Burial* and was buried in Fountain Block A of Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Youngstown.2 

Family

 Gertrude L. Wyon b. 25 Jan 1893, d. 20 Nov 1978
Children 1.Marian L. Heaton7 b. 1925
 2.Charles W. Heaton7 b. 1926
 3.Roland P. Heaton7 b. 18 Aug 1927, d. 19 Jan 1980

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 667. 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, Paul J. Heaton, Memorial# 189243192. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Luemma Heaton, Youngstown Ward 3, Mahoning, Ohio; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1241300. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Louemma Heaton, Youngstown Ward 4, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: T624_1212; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1375225. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Paul J. Heaton, Youngstown Ward 9, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: T625_1415; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 237. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Gertrude L. Heaton, Memorial# 189243258.
  7. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Paul J. and Gertrude L. Heaton, Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 2341580. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Pelatiah Heaton1,2

b. 26 November 1721
Family
Relationship4th great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*James Heaton1,2 b. 25 Mar 1690, d. 1755
Mother*Eliony Hawes1,2 b. c 1690
Birth*26 November 1721Pelatiah Heaton was born on 26 November 1721 in Wrentham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 

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 3, page 30. Hereinafter cited as The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America.
  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.

Penelope Heaton1

b. 12 June 1762, d. 22 November 1849
Family
Relationship6th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Daniel Heaton1 b. 1738, d. 1794
Mother*Martha __?__1
Birth*12 June 1762Penelope Heaton was born on 12 June 1762, probably in New Jersey.1 
Marriage*5 December 1784She married Walter Dickerson on 5 December 1784.1 
Relationship Note*Sisters Penelope Heaton and Phoebe Heaton married on the same day, and their husbands, Walter Dickerson and Noahdiah Dickerson, were probably brothers.1 
Death*22 November 1849She died on 22 November 1849 at age 87.1 

Family

 Walter Dickerson

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 4, pages 135-137, citing a letter from a great granddaughter of Daniel's, written to researcher Willis Heaton before 1900, naming Daniel's children. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Peter Heaton1

b. 16 December 1604
Family
Father*William Heaton1 b. 1567, d. Mar 1618
Birth*16 December 1604Peter Heaton was born on 16 December 1604 at Great Coates, Lincolnshire, England.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 1, pages 2-3. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.