William F. Murphy1,2

b. 1829, d. 1893
Family
Father*John Murphy1,3 b. 1789, d. 1860
Birth*1829William F. Murphy was born in 1829 in Alabama. His biological father is believed to have been John Murphy. William was born about four years before his father married Mary Ann Fiddy, who was likely not his biological mother. William was raised by his father and Mary Ann, and all indications are that, although not biologically, he considered her his mother.1,3,4 
Marriage*He married first Laura __?__.1 
Census US 1850*17 December 1850Laura and W. F. Murphy were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 17 December 1850 in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama. William was 22 years of age and worked on carriages and Laura was 17 years old. Their baby daughter, Mary, was 1 year old.1 
Marriage*5 July 1855He married second Mary Jane Collins on 5 July 1855 in Morgan County, Alabama.2 
Census US 1860*6 June 1860Mary J. and W. F. Murphy were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 6 June 1860 in La Grange, Fayette County, Tennessee. William was 32 years of age with no occupation recorded, and Mary Jane was 24 years of age. Their young son, Joseph, was 7 months old. William's sister, M. E. Ellis, was also enumerated with the Murphy family in 1850. She waws 17 years old and had attended school within the census year.5 
Census US 1870*8 June 1870Mary J. and William F. Murphy were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 8 June 1870 in Metropolis, Massac County, Illinois. William was 39 years of age and a chair manufacturer with real estate valued at $400 and a personal estate valued at $650, and Mary Jane was 38 years of age and keeping house. The couple's five children were enumerated with them, as was a sister of William's and a nephew, the son of one of William's brothers. The couple's two oldest children, Joseph T. and Florence L., were ages 10 and 8 years respectively, and had both attended school within the census year; the next two of their children, Charles C. and Maggie L., were ages 5 and 3 years, respectively; and the baby, Ada L., had been born the previous September, and was 8 months old. William's sister, M. E. Ellis, was also enumerated as part of the household. She was 24 years of age and keeping house with Mary Jane, and William's nephew, Thomas William Edward Murphy, the son of William's brother, Edward Emmett Murphy, was also a member of the household in 1870. He was enumerated as William T., and was 5 years old.6 
Census US 1880*8 June 1880Mary Jane and William F. Murphy were enumerated as W. F. and M. J. on the 1880 census taken on 8 June 1880 in Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas. William was 51 years of age and a wagon maker, and Mary Jane was 46 years of age and keeping house. Their five children were enumerated with them in 1880. Joseph was 20 years old and worked in a wagon shop; Florence was 18 years old and a school girl; the younger children, Charles, Maggie and Ada, were ages 15, 13 and 10 years, respectively, and were all attending school. Also residing with the family in 1880 was William's sister, Mrs. M. E. Ellis, who was 33 years of age, a widow, and worked at keeping house with Mary Jane. Everyone in the Murphy household could read and write.7 
Death*1893He died in 1893 at about age 644 
Burial* and was buried in State Line Cemetery, Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas.4 

Family 1

 Laura __?__ b. 1833
Child 1.Mary Murphy1 b. 1849

Family 2

 Mary Jane Collins b. 10 Feb 1832, d. 1911
Children 1.Joseph T. Murphy6 b. Jan 1859
 2.Florence L. Murphy6 b. 1862
 3.Charles C. Murphy6 b. 1865
 4.Maggie L. Murphy6 b. 1867
 5.Ada L. Murphy6 b. Sep 1869

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of W. F. and Laura Murphy, Year: 1850; Census Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: 7; Page: 292a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2215] Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 5 July 1855 in Morgan County, Alabama, USA, of William F Murphy and Mary Jane Collins, referencing Film# 002257937. Hereinafter cited as Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Mary Murphy, Year: 1850; Census Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: 7; Page: 293a.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William F. Murphey, Memorial# 138290037. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of W. F. and Mary J. Murphy, Year: 1860; Census Place: La Grange, Fayette, Tennessee; Page: 497. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William F. and Mary J. Murphy, Year: 1870; Census Place: Metropolis, Massac, Illinois; Roll: M593_255; Page: 324A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of W. F. and M. J. Murphy, Year: 1880; Census Place: Arkadelphia, Clark, Arkansas; Roll: 40; Page: 465D; Enumeration District: 033. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

William Michael Vivian Murphy1

b. 8 May 1885
Family
Father*John Joseph Murphy1 b. 1840, d. 23 Jan 1909
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Harris1 b. 1852, d. 1 Jan 1888
Birth*8 May 1885William Michael Vivian Murphy was born on 8 May 1885 in his parents' home at 18 Harcourt Street, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.1 
Census Ireland 1901*31 March 1901William was enumerated on the 1901 census taken as of the night of 31 March 1901 as a pupil at the Roman Catholic Boarding School of St. Vincent's College, Castleknock, County Dublin. He was 16 years old.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth on 8 May 1885 of William Michael Vivian Murphy, son of John Joseph Murphy of 18 Harcourt Street, Dublin, medical doctor, and Elizabeth (Harris) Murphy, deceased, registration informant was the father, John Joseph Murphy of 18 Harcourt Street, registered (very late) in the registration district of Dublin South on 29 March 1898 on the authority of the registrar general, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  2. [S1794] Ireland, Census, 1901, Ancestry Transcription Notes, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of William Murphy as of 31 March 1901, a pupil at Roman Catholic Boarding School of St. Vincent's College, Castleknock, Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland, citing Ancestry's "Web: Ireland, Census, 1901", Class: RG14. Hereinafter cited as Ireland, Census, 1901, Ancestry Transcription Notes.
  3. [S1522] 1901 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, enumeration of William Murphy, pupil at Roman Catholic Boarding School of St. Vincent's College, Castleknock, Castleknock, County Dublin, Ireland, citing Ancestry's "Web: Ireland, Census, 1901", Class: RG14. Hereinafter cited as 1901 Ireland Census.

Charlotte Murray1

b. 1800, d. August 1852
Family
Father*Major Thomas Murray2,1
Mother*Hannah Bushnell3,1
Birth*1800Charlotte Murray was born about 1800 in Barren County, Kentucky.1 
Marriage*13 March 1813She married Isaac Tinsley Jr., son of Isaac Tinsley Sr. and Jane Lee, on 13 March 1813 in Sumner County, Tennessee.1,4 
Death*August 1852She died in August 1852 in Barren County, Kentucky, at about age 52.1 

Family

 Isaac Tinsley Jr. b. 1786, d. 1859

Citations

  1. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/… .Caution: This is a beautifully presented collection of "Person Pages" containing a variety of information about specific ancestors submitted by individual contributors -- often, unfortunately, with no sources. If the information we have chosen to pass along here is accurate, we are extremely grateful to the contributor(s) who have shared it. Without documentation, however, we researchers are always forced to question the validity of information. We hope what we have selected to include was originally obtained from family Bible records, or other reliable sources, and is accurate. Although, even when we have found contributed information to be unreliable, inaccurate or incomplete, we consider the information useful as possible clues as we research, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L7N8-JB1. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.
  2. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KCG4-N9P
  3. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KD3F-C3T
  4. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LWTX-66M

Joseph A. Murray1

b. 2 November 1896
Family
Father*Thomas R. Murray1
Mother*Mildred Anna Lapham1
Birth*2 November 1896Joseph A. Murray was born on 2 November 1896 in Hobson, Fergus County, Montana.2 
Name VariationHis full name was Joseph Andrew Murray.2 
Marriage*1 September 1920He married Ella R. Hogeland, daughter of Abraham Hogeland and Mary Walton, on 1 September 1920 in Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana.1 

Family

 Ella R. Hogeland b. 16 Feb 1899

Citations

  1. [S2094] Montana U.S. County Marriage Records, 1865-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 1 September 1920 in Lewistown, Fergus, Montana, USA of Ella R Hogeland, age 21, daughter of Abraham Hogeland and Mary Walton, married Joseph A Murray, age 23, son of Thomas R. Murray and Mildred Lapham, referencing Film# 001941107, DGS# 004351453. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1865-1993.
  2. [S2093] Montana, U.S., Birth Records, 1897-1988, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Joseph Andrew Murray on 2 November 1896 in Hobson, Fergus County, Montana, USA, to Thomas R Murray and Mildred Anna Murray, citing Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana, Montana, Birth Records, 1919-1986. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., Birth Records, 1897-1988.

Patrick Murray1

Family
ChartsDescendants of Timothy Rorke, grandfather of Brick Wall John Joseph Rorke
Marriage*29 November 1906He married, as her second husband, widow Ellen Mary Farmer of Newtown, daughter of Owen Farmer and Margaret Rorke, on 29 November 1906 in the Roman Catholic Church of Cloonycolgan, County Roscommon. Patrick was 32 years of age and Ellen was 28. The witnesses signing their marriage registration were Thomas Murray and Ellen's sister Theresa.1 

Family

 Ellen Mary Farmer b. 23 Jul 1875

Citations

  1. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, marriage registration of the Roman Catholic marriage of Patrick Murray, age 32, bachelor farmer of Ballinturly, County Roscommon, son of James Murray, a farmer, and Ellen Farmer (who signed her name "Ellen Corr"), age 28, a widow Lady of Newtown, County Roscommon, daughter of Owen Farmer, a farmer, on 29 November 1906 at the Roman Catholic Church of Cloonycolgan, and witnessed by Thomas Murray and Teresa Farmer, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.

Major Thomas Murray1

Family
Marriage*He married Hannah Bushnell.2,1 

Family

 Hannah Bushnell
Child 1.Charlotte Murray1,3 b. 1800, d. Aug 1852

Citations

  1. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/… .Caution: This is a beautifully presented collection of "Person Pages" containing a variety of information about specific ancestors submitted by individual contributors -- often, unfortunately, with no sources. If the information we have chosen to pass along here is accurate, we are extremely grateful to the contributor(s) who have shared it. Without documentation, however, we researchers are always forced to question the validity of information. We hope what we have selected to include was originally obtained from family Bible records, or other reliable sources, and is accurate. Although, even when we have found contributed information to be unreliable, inaccurate or incomplete, we consider the information useful as possible clues as we research, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KCG4-N9P. Hereinafter cited as Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog.
  2. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KD3F-C3T
  3. [S2244] Family Search Ancestry Discovery Blog, online at https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/…, viewed online at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L7N8-JB1

Thomas R. Murray1

Family
Marriage*He married Mildred Anna Lapham.1 

Family

 Mildred Anna Lapham
Child 1.Joseph A. Murray1 b. 2 Nov 1896

Citations

  1. [S2094] Montana U.S. County Marriage Records, 1865-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 1 September 1920 in Lewistown, Fergus, Montana, USA of Ella R Hogeland, age 21, daughter of Abraham Hogeland and Mary Walton, married Joseph A Murray, age 23, son of Thomas R. Murray and Mildred Lapham, referencing Film# 001941107, DGS# 004351453. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1865-1993.

William Murray1

Family
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Hill, daughter of Samuel Hill and Susannah Heaton.1 

Family

 Elizabeth Hill b. 28 Apr 1736

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, page 5. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

______ Murray1

d. before 9 September 1872
Family
Marriage*He married, as her first husband, Margaret McDermott, daughter of Hugh McDermott,1 
Death*before 9 September 1872 and died before 9 September 1872, the date his widow married again.1 

Family

 Margaret McDermott b. bt 1831 - 1836

Citations

  1. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, marriage registration in the district of Elphin, County Roscommon of the Roman Catholic marriage of Owen Rorke, full age, bachelor, farmer of Cloonyquin, County Roscommon, son of Tim Rorke, farmer, and Margaret (McDermott) Murray, full age, widow, of Carrowmore, County Roscommon, daughter of Hugh McDermott, deceased, farmer, on 9 September 1872 in the Roman Catholic Chapel of Elphin, County Roscommon, witnessed by John Rorke and Mary Slevin; viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.

Mary Jane Murrell1

b. 29 August 1749, d. 2 December 1831
Family
Birth*29 August 1749Mary Jane Murrell was born on 29 August 1749 in Albemarle County, Virginia.2,3 
Marriage*6 December 1765She married Robert Page on 6 December 1765.1,4,2 
(Wife) Death29 August 1817Mary became a widow when Robert Page died on 29 August 1817 at age 73.1,4 
Death*2 December 1831She died on 2 December 1831 in Cane Valley, Adair County, Virginia, at age 821,2 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in the Robert Page Family Cemetery, Cane Valley.2,4 

Family

 Robert Page b. 17 Sep 1743, d. 29 Aug 1817
Child 1.George W. Page+1,5,4,2 b. 9 Aug 1777, d. 15 Mar 1846

Citations

  1. [S1443] U.S. Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, online at www.ancestry.com, application of Wilford Page Twyman, descendant of Robert Page, Albemarle County, Virginia, served in the Virginia Militia, approved 31 January 1968, National# 96726, Florida State# 2064, referencing the Robert Page Bible and the George W. Page Bible as his sources. Hereinafter cited as Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Jane (Murrell) Page, Memorial# 50517567. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1443] Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, online at www.ancestry.com, application of Wilford Page Twyman, descendant of Robert Page, Albemarle County, Virginia, served in the Virginia Militia, approved 31 January 1968, National# 96726, Florida State# 2064, referencing the Robert Page Bible and the George W. Page Bible as his sources, reporting her date of birth as 29 August 1948.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Robert Page Sr., Memorial# 50517533.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George Washington Page, Memorial# 100772092.

Jacob Mushrush1

b. 1802, d. 31 August 1869
Family
Birth*1802Jacob Mushrush was born about 1802 in Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*18 April 1824He married Jane Kincaide on 18 April 1824.1,2 
(Husband) Death1858Jacob became a widower when Jane (Kincaide) Mushrush died in 1858 at about age 57.2 
Death*31 August 1869He died on 31 August 1869 near Huffaker's, in Washoe County, Nevada, at age 671 
Burial* and is believed to have been buried in Huffaker Cemetery, Washoe County.1 

Family

 Jane Kincaide b. 1801, d. 1858
Children 1.Mary Mushrush+1,3 b. 7 Dec 1830, d. 22 Sep 1893
 2.Sarah Ann Mushrush+4,1 b. 23 Apr 1842, d. 6 Jan 1908

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, Jacob Mushrush, Memorial# 190832237. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jane (Kincaide) Mushrush, Memorial# 190832292.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary (Mushrush) Goodlin, Memorial# 9741292.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah Ann (Mushrush) Huston, Memorial# 10229956.

Mary Mushrush1

b. 7 December 1830, d. 22 September 1893
Family
Father*Jacob Mushrush2,1 b. 1802, d. 31 Aug 1869
Mother*Jane Kincaide3,1 b. 1801, d. 1858
Birth*7 December 1830Mary Mushrush was born on 7 December 1830 in Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*1849She married Joshua S. Goodlin about 1849.1,4 
(Wife) Death17 February 1889Mary became a widow when Joshua S. Goodlin died on 17 February 1889 at age 62.4 
Death*22 September 1893She died on 22 September 1893 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 621 
Burial* and was buried in Artesia Cemetery, Cerritos, Los Angeles County.1 

Family

 Joshua S. Goodlin b. 14 Feb 1827, d. 17 Feb 1889
Child 1.John A. Goodlin+1,5 b. Aug 1851, d. 4 Dec 1905

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, Mary (Mushrush) Goodlin, Memorial# 9741292. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jacob Mushrush, Memorial# 190832237.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jane (Kincaide) Mushrush, Memorial# 190832292.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Joshua S Goodlin, Memorial# 9612354.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Alonzo Goodlin, Memorial# 10229449.

Sarah Ann Mushrush1

b. 23 April 1842, d. 6 January 1908
Family
Father*Jacob Mushrush1,2 b. 1802, d. 31 Aug 1869
Mother*Jane Kincaide1,3 b. 1801, d. 1858
Birth*23 April 1842Sarah Ann Mushrush was born on 23 April 1842 in Jefferson County, Ohio.1 
Marriage*1863She married, as his first wife, John Huston about 1863.1,4,5 
Death*6 January 1908She died on 6 January 1908 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 651 
Burial* and was buried in Artesia Cemetery, Cerritos, Los Angeles County.1 

Family

 John Huston b. 19 Dec 1842, d. 5 Nov 1916
Child 1.Rosa May Huston+1,6 b. 11 Jul 1871, d. 4 Aug 1938

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, Sarah Ann (Mushrush) Huston, Memorial# 10229956. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jacob Mushrush, Memorial# 190832237.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jane (Kincaide) Mushrush, Memorial# 190832292.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Huston, Memorial# 9549306.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Sarah A. Huston, Year: 1900; Census Place: Simi, Ventura, California; Roll: 116; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0168; FHL microfilm: 1240116. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rosa May (Huston) Guy, Memorial# 10229588.

Mrs. Dinah Muxham

d. 4 December 1822
Family
Marriage Intention27 August 1768An intention of marriage for Mrs. Dinah Muxham and Josiah Hayward was recorded on 27 August 1768 in Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 
Marriage*22 September 1768She married Josiah Hayward on 22 September 1768 in Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England). The bride's name was spelled "Museham."1 
Death*4 December 1822She died on 4 December 1822 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.2,3 
Burial*She was buried in the South Precinct Burying Place, Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.2,3 

Family

 Josiah Hayward d. 21 Dec 1797
Child 1.Otis Hayward b. 4 May 1782

Citations

  1. [S337] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850.
  2. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Deaths, Volume II, page 484 referencing C.R.1: citing a church record from the Unitarian Church of Bridgewater. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.
  3. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Deaths, Volume II, page 486 referencing P.R.3: citing a private record; from a record of burials in the South Precinct Burying Place, kept by Lt. John Washburn, 1739-1797. It stated she died or was buried on December 3.

Mary Muzzy1

b. circa 1711, d. 20 October 1791
Family
Birth*circa 1711Mary Muzzy was born circa 1711, as calculated from her noted age at death.2 
Marriage*14 December 1732She married Stephen Hall Esq., son of John Hall and Jemima Sill, on 14 December 1732 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,3 
(Wife) Death1 December 1786Mary became a widow when Stephen Hall Esq. died on 1 December 1786.4 
Death*20 October 1791She died of old age on 20 October 1791 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 80.2 

Family

 Stephen Hall Esq. b. 19 Jan 1704, d. 1 Dec 1786
Children 1.Willis Hall5,6 b. 20 Aug 1733, d. 3 Dec 1812
 2.Stephen Hall7 b. 7 Mar 1734/35
 3.Aaron Hall8 b. 23 Apr 1737
 4.Mary Hall9,6 b. 27 Apr 1739
 5.Ezekiel Hall10 b. 14 Apr 1741, d. 11 Sep 1789
 6.Elizabeth Hall+1 b. 15 May 1743, d. 30 Aug 1830
 7.Jane Hall6,11 b. 11 Apr 1746
 8.Edmund Hall12 b. 15 Jul 1749, d. 17 Apr 1782

Citations

  1. [S979] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, online at www.ancestry.com, Medford Historical Society. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988.
  2. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medford Deaths, Volume 1, page 388. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  3. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medford Marriages, pages 266 and 236.
  4. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medford Deaths, Volume 1, page 387.
  5. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medford Births, Volume 1, page 77.
  6. [S1037] Charles Brooks and James M. Usher, History of the town of Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts: from its first settlement in 1630 to 1855, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. Sources are not provided, and some of the information may not be correct, especially if it was obtained from descendants recalling from family stories and aging memories. (Boston, Massachusetts: Rand, Avery, & Company, The Franklin Press, 1886), Hall, pages 540-541. Hereinafter cited as History of the town of Medford, 1630-1855.
  7. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medford Births, Volume 1, page 76.
  8. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medford Births, Volume 1, page 69.
  9. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medford Births, Volume 1, page 74.
  10. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medford Births, Volume 1, page 72.
  11. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medford Births, Volume 1, page 73, father identified as Lt. Stephen Hall Jr.
  12. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medford Births, Volume 1, page 71, father identified as Lt. Stephen Hall Jr.

Augusta C. Myers1,2,3

b. 29 September 1857
Family
Birth*29 September 1857Augusta C. Myers was born on 29 September 18574 
Baptism20 December 1857 and was baptized on 20 December 1857.4 
Name VariationHer full name was Augusta Caroline Myers.4 
Marriage*4 October 1881She married William Knowles on 4 October 1881 in Carroll County, Ohio.1,2,3 
(Mother) Relationship NoteThe 1977 obituary for her son, Arthur A. Knowles, confirmed that Florence Knowles was Arthur's sister, and that their parents had been the late William Knowles and Augusta C. (Myers) Knowles.5 

Family

 William Knowles b. Oct 1842
Children 1.Arthur A. Knowles6 b. 16 Apr 1887, d. 5 Feb 1977
 2.William Knowles7 b. 16 Apr 1887
 3.Emma C. Knowles6 b. Nov 1888
 4.Florence Knowles+3,8,9 b. 8 Nov 1891, d. 11 Mar 1987
 5.Stella Belle Knowles2 b. Jan 1893

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William Knowles, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mill, Tuscarawas, Ohio; Roll: 1327; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1241327, noting daughter Stella B. Knowles, born in January 1893 in Ohio. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Stella Belle Knowles of Uhrichsville, Ohio, age 18 years, born about 1893 in Uhrichsville, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, daughter of William Knowles and Gusta Meyers, and Walter Forney of Dennison, Ohio, age 23 years, Boiler Maker's Helper, born about 1888 in Baltic, Ohio, son of John Forney and Rebecca Pfous, the first marriage for each, on 29 June 1911 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000890370. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  3. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William Knowles of Uhrichsville and Miss Augusta C. Myers on 4 October 1881 in Carroll County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000333250.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Augusta Caroline (Myers) Knowles, Memorial# 109154401. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, The Daily Reporter, Dover, Ohio, Monday, 1 February 1977, page 3, reporting that Arthur A. Knowles, 89, of 602 Fuhr Street, died Saturday in Twin City Hospital following a two-year illness; was a retired clayworker for Superior Clay Company; born at Tuscarawas, son of the late William and Augusta Myers Knowles; married the former Agnes Septer on 25 December 1909; surviving were wife and two daughters, sisters Mrs. William (Emma) Hooker of Uhrichsville and Mrs. John (Florence) Moore of Panorama, California; a sister preceded him in death. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
  6. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William Knowles, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mill, Tuscarawas, Ohio; Roll: 1327; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1241327.
  7. [S2041] Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of William Knowles on 16 April 1887 in Warwick Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, son of William Knowles and A. C. Myers, referencing FHL Film# 890359. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973.
  8. [S2041] Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Female Knowles on 9 June 1891 in Tuscarawas, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, daughter of William. Knowles and Augusta Myer, referencing FHL Film# 890359.
  9. [S112] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Florence A Moore, mother's maiden name Meyers, father's surname Knowles, born on 9 November 1891 and died on 11 March 1987 in Los Angeles County. Hereinafter cited as California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997.

C. D. Myers1

b. 1 March 1906
Family
Father*James H. Myers1 b. 6 Sep 1881
Mother*Alberta Harless1 b. 1888, d. 5 Feb 1979
Birth*1 March 1906He was born at home on 1 March 1906 near Meridian, Bosque County, Texas, and was not named immediately. His birth was registered, still with no name, on 10 April 1906.1,2 
Marriage*24 December 1927He married Rosa Lou Boyd on 24 December 1927 in Johnson County, Texas.3 
Name VariationWe note that C. D. was recorded as Charlie at his marriage, and wonder why. He was C.D. in every other document we've seen for him.3 
Draft Registration*16 October 1940C. D. Myers completed his World War II Draft Registration Card on 16 October 1940 at Godley, Johnson County, Texas, recording that he had no first or middle names other than his initials. His home address was reported as RFD1 Godley, and the person who would always know his address was his wife, Rosa Lou Myers.4 

Family

 Rosa Lou Boyd

Citations

  1. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry J. and Bertie Myers, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Hill, Texas; Roll: T625_1819; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 52. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2182] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of ______ Myers on 1 March 1906 at home, 2 miles N W of Meridian, Bosque, Texas, USA, son of Henry and Bertie Myers. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
  3. [S2187] Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 24 December 1927 in Johnson, Texas, United States, of Charlie Myers, and Rosa Lou Boyd, referencing FHL Film# 1020034. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965.
  4. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of C D Myers of Godley, Johnson, Texas, USA, age 34, born on 1 March 1906 at Bosque, Texas, USA, registered on 16 October 1940 in Godley, Johnson, Texas, USA, describing him as 5 11 in height, weighing 155, Light Brown complexion, Brown eyes and Brown hair, other members of his household included C D Myers, Rosa Lou Myers, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri, WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147, Box 1083. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.

Catherine F. Myers1

b. 5 December 1826, d. 30 December 1851
Family
Father*Samuel Garges Myers2,1 b. 14 Nov 1802, d. 8 Nov 1877
Mother*Susannah Fretz3 b. 1 Jan 1798, d. 14 Jan 1872
Birth*5 December 1826Catherine F. Myers was born on 5 December 1826 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*1851She married, as his first wife, Joshua S. Histand in 1851.1,4 
Death*30 December 1851She died on 30 December 1851 at age 25, ten days after giving birth to the couple's first child, a daughter,1 
Burial* and was buried in Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery, Doylestown, Bucks County.5 

Family

 Joshua S. Histand b. 12 Feb 1817, d. 28 Jul 1866
Child 1.Catherine M. Histand+1,5,6 b. 20 Dec 1851, d. 31 May 1928

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Catherine F. (Myers) Histand, Memorial# 90136662. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel Garges Myers, Memorial# 106345790.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susannah (Fretz) Myers, Memorial# 106345800.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Joshua S. Histand, Memorial# 90136477.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Catherine M. “Kate” (Histand) Heaton, Memorial# 129615533.
  6. [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.

Christopher Myers1,2,3,4

b. 1771, d. before September 1798
Family
Father*John Meyer5,4 b. 23 Oct 1739, d. 15 Mar 1807
Mother*Catherine __?__4
Birth*1771Christopher Meyer was born about 1771.6 
Confirmation*1784He was confirmed in 1784 at age 13 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.6 
Marriage*24 December 1793He married Susannah Sutherland, daughter of Joseph Sutherland and Judith Appleberry, on 24 December 1793.1,2,3,7 
Will*6 May 1798He prepared his will dated 6 May 1798 in St. Ann Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, naming his wife, Susannah Myers, and three children, John Myers, Dicey Myers and Christopher Myers. His will appointed his wife Susannah, John Evrett and Zachariah Emmerson, his brother-in-law, as Executrix and Executors, respectively. What follows is our transcription of Christopher's will.

In the name of God Amen, I Christopher Myers of the County of Albemarle and Parish of St. Ann, being in a low state of health though in perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in following manner and form.

First, my will is that all my just debts be paid.

Secondly, I lend unto my loving wife Susannah Myers all my estate, real and personal, during her natural life (with this exception) provided she continues in a state of widowhood. But should she marry, my will is that the whole of my estate should be taken out of her hands by my Executors hereafter mentioned, and by them kept for the benefit of my three children hereafter mentioned.

Thirdly, my will is that at the death or marriage of my said wife the whole of my estate of every description whatsoever to be equally divided between my three children, John Myers, Dicey Myers and Christopher Myers.

Lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my loving wife Susannah Myers my Executrix, and John Evrett and Zachariah Emmerson, my Executors to this my last will and testament, ratifying this and no other to be my last will hereby revoking and disannulling all former wills and testaments by me made.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th day of May 1798, and the will was signed and sealed by Chirstopher Myers in the presence of Samuel Murrel, William Reynolds and Mark Leake.5 
Codicil*Before his death, Christopher prepared a codicil to his will which was not dated and contained additional instructions. In it he appointed his brother, Jacob Myers, as a specific-purpose Executor, and mentioned his father, John Myers, his paternal grandmother, Anna Elizabeth (Keppler) Meyer Bittenbender, and his grandmother's second husband, Christopher Bittenbender. Below is our transcription of Christopher's codicil.

Item. My will is further that whereas I conceive I am justly intitled to 50 acres land more or less left me by my late grandmother who died in or about the month of May 1792 who was formerly wife to my grandfather Myers who was father to my father John Myers who lives at Easton in the State of Pennsylvania, and which said grandmother after the death of my grandfather Myers intermarried with a certain Christopher Bittenbender and which land lays as well as my recollection serves me is about 25 or 30 miles from Philadelphia and whereas I have for some time past resided in the State of Virginia and not having it fully in my power since I have arrived at the age of discretion to go forward in order to establish my claim to said land being now weak but in perfect memory do constitute my brother Jacob Myers one of my Executors for the express purpose of going forward to establish my just right (hoping he will be assisted by my father’s connections and funds on the express condition that he puts my estate to no trouble or cost for which services I bequeath him the one half of the said land when obtained or the one half of whatever he may sell the same for in money, the other half of the money to be paid by him to my other Executrix and Executors, and by them disposed of in the same manner that my other estate, by my above will.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal ratifying this to be a part of my last will and testament in as full a manner as if it had been before wrote and desire it may be annexed to my will of the 8th of May 1798. [Underlined before signed: who died in or about the month May 1792]

Christopher Myers signed and sealed his codicil in the presence of witnesses, J. A. Lewis, Robert Kempton and John Phillips, who signed with his X mark.5 
Death*before September 1798He died in or before September 1798 at about age 27.5 
Probate*1798His will was proved in Albemarle County, Virginia, during the September Court of 1798 by the oaths of Samuel Murrel and William Reynolds, two witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.5 
(Deceased) Will4 February 1807His father prepared his will dated 4 February 1807 in the Borough of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, naming his wife, Catherine, his two daughters, Maria and Elizabeth, his deceased son Christopher, and his three surviving sons, John, Jacob and Peter. Our transcription of John's will follows:

In the name of God Amen, I John Meyer of the Borough of Easton in the County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, being very sick in body, but of sound mind, memory and understanding, blessed be God for the same, but considering the uncertainty of this transitory life do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in the manner and form following, to wit:

Principally, and first of all I commend my immortal soul into the hands of God who gave it and my body to the earth to be buried in a decent and Christian like manner at the discretion of my Executors herein after named, and as to such worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life, I give and dispose of the same in the following manner, to wit:

First, it is my will and I do order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be duly paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently can be after my decease.

Item. I give and bequeath unto my dear wife Catherine the use and occupation of my house and lot in the Borough of Easton aforesaid, together with all my personal estate for her support for and during her natural life or widowhood, and in case my said wife shall see fit at any time to dispose of the said personal Estate, and the same to apply for her support during the time aforesaid, without any hindrance from any of my heirs.

Item. It is my will that my daughter Catherine shall live in my said house with my said wife so long as she remains single, but in case my said wife and she cannot agree, and my said wife wishes to live alone, in such case she shall immediately remove from the premises at my said wife’s desire.

And it is my will that immediately after the decease of my said wife, I do order and direct that my executors hereinafter named shall sell and dispose of all my real estate situate in the Borough of Easton or elsewhere at public vendue (together with my personal estate that shall remain after my wife’s death) to such person or persons and for such price or prices as may be reasonably gotten for the same and for that purpose I do authorize and empower my said Executor to sign, seal, execute and acknowledge all such deed or deeds of conveyance as may be requisite and necessary for the granting and assuring the same to the purchaser or purchasers thereof in fee simple. And the monies arising from such sale, together with my personal property, shall be divided into six equal shares, to wit:

One share to my daughter Elizabeth, one share to the heirs of my son Christopher, deceased, one share to my son John, one share to my son Jacob, one share to my son Peter, and the other share unto my daughter Catherine, and to their, and to each of their heirs and assigns.

And lastly, I nominate, constitute and appoint my said wife Catherine Executrix and my son John Executor of this my Will, hereby revoking all other wills, legacies and bequests by me heretofore made and declaring this and no other to be my last will testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at the Borough of Easton the 4th day of February in the year of our Lord 1807, and he signed his will Johannes Muir in the presence of witnesses, William Roup and Jacob Shipe.4 

Family

 Susannah Sutherland
Children 1.John Myers5
 2.Dicey Myers5
 3.Christopher Myers5

Citations

  1. [S2263] Virginia. Albemarle County Court, "Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930". Microfilm of original records at the Albemarle County Courthouse in Charlottesville, Virginia. The County Court ceased to exist in 1904 and was replaced by the Circuit Court. Contains wills, inventories, accounts and other related probate documents and includes a general index, and a few volumes are also individually indexed: will dated 7 March 1801 of Joseph Sutherland of Albemarle County, Virginia, Will Book# 4, page 98, Film# 30213, Digital# 007643847, image# 81 of 397; on 16 microfilm reels, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930.
  2. [S2255] Daughters of the American Revolution. Genealogical Records Committee of the Albemarle Chapter. Added authors Mrs. Richard Yancey and Mrs. Paul Strother, "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820". Microreproduction of typescript; includes index: page 10, abstract of names and relationships in the will of Joseph Sutherland dated 7 March 1801 and probated on 5 October 1801 in Albemarle County, Virginia, citing page 98 of Will Book# 4, Film# 850108, Digital# 7644653, image# 43 of 1055; Film# 850108, Item 1, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as "Albemarle County, Virginia records : Will Books, no. 4, 5, and 6, 1798-1820."
  3. [S2234] Reverend Edgar Woods, Albemarle County in Virginia, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Charlottesville, Virginia: The Michie Company, Printers: Edgar Woods, 1901), Sutherland, pages 323-324. Hereinafter cited as Albemarle County in Virginia.
  4. [S1614] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, will of John Meyer of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, dated 4 February 1807 and proved on 13 April 1807, citing Will Book, Volume 4-5, 1800-1842, pages 265-266, images# 158-159 of 626. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993.
  5. [S2263] Virginia. Albemarle County Court, "Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930": will of Christopher Myers dated 6 May 1798 and proved in the September Court of 1798, Will Book 4, pages 11-12, FHL Film# 30213, Digital# 7643847, images# 17-18 of 397; on 16 microfilm reels.
  6. [S1847] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, online at www.ancestry.com citing original data from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 546 and Methodist Church Records. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania: Eastern Pennsylvania United Methodist Church Commission on Archives and History; confirmation in 1784 of Christoph Meÿer, age 13, son of Johan Meÿer at St John's Lutheran Church in Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records, Reel# 532. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013.
  7. [S1686] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Susannah Southerland and Christopher Myers on 24 December 1793 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800.

Christopher Myers1

Family
Father*Christopher Myers1 b. 1771, d. b Sep 1798
Mother*Susannah Sutherland1
(Child) Will6 May 1798His father prepared his will dated 6 May 1798 in St. Ann Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, naming his wife, Susannah Myers, and three children, John Myers, Dicey Myers and Christopher Myers. His will appointed his wife Susannah, John Evrett and Zachariah Emmerson, his brother-in-law, as Executrix and Executors, respectively. What follows is our transcription of Christopher's will.

In the name of God Amen, I Christopher Myers of the County of Albemarle and Parish of St. Ann, being in a low state of health though in perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in following manner and form.

First, my will is that all my just debts be paid.

Secondly, I lend unto my loving wife Susannah Myers all my estate, real and personal, during her natural life (with this exception) provided she continues in a state of widowhood. But should she marry, my will is that the whole of my estate should be taken out of her hands by my Executors hereafter mentioned, and by them kept for the benefit of my three children hereafter mentioned.

Thirdly, my will is that at the death or marriage of my said wife the whole of my estate of every description whatsoever to be equally divided between my three children, John Myers, Dicey Myers and Christopher Myers.

Lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my loving wife Susannah Myers my Executrix, and John Evrett and Zachariah Emmerson, my Executors to this my last will and testament, ratifying this and no other to be my last will hereby revoking and disannulling all former wills and testaments by me made.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th day of May 1798, and the will was signed and sealed by Chirstopher Myers in the presence of Samuel Murrel, William Reynolds and Mark Leake.1 
(Son) CodicilBefore his death, Christopher's father prepared a codicil to his will which was not dated and contained additional instructions. The codicil appointed his brother, Jacob Myers, as a specific-purpose Executor, and mentioned his father, John Myers, his paternal grandmother, Anna Elizabeth (Keppler) Meyer Bittenbender, and his grandmother's second husband, Christopher Bittenbender. Below is our transcription of Christopher's codicil.

Item. My will is further that whereas I conceive I am justly intitled to 50 acres land more or less left me by my late grandmother who died in or about the month of May 1792 who was formerly wife to my grandfather Myers who was father to my father John Myers who lives at Easton in the State of Pennsylvania, and which said grandmother after the death of my grandfather Myers intermarried with a certain Christopher Bittenbender and which land lays as well as my recollection serves me is about 25 or 30 miles from Philadelphia and whereas I have for some time past resided in the State of Virginia and not having it fully in my power since I have arrived at the age of discretion to go forward in order to establish my claim to said land being now weak but in perfect memory do constitute my brother Jacob Myers one of my Executors for the express purpose of going forward to establish my just right (hoping he will be assisted by my father’s connections and funds on the express condition that he puts my estate to no trouble or cost for which services I bequeath him the one half of the said land when obtained or the one half of whatever he may sell the same for in money, the other half of the money to be paid by him to my other Executrix and Executors, and by them disposed of in the same manner that my other estate, by my above will.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal ratifying this to be a part of my last will and testament in as full a manner as if it had been before wrote and desire it may be annexed to my will of the 8th of May 1798. [Underlined before signed: who died in or about the month May 1792]

Christopher Myers signed and sealed his codicil in the presence of witnesses, J. A. Lewis, Robert Kempton and John Phillips, who signed with his X mark.1 

Citations

  1. [S2263] Virginia. Albemarle County Court, "Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930". Microfilm of original records at the Albemarle County Courthouse in Charlottesville, Virginia. The County Court ceased to exist in 1904 and was replaced by the Circuit Court. Contains wills, inventories, accounts and other related probate documents and includes a general index, and a few volumes are also individually indexed: will of Christopher Myers dated 6 May 1798 and proved in the September Court of 1798, Will Book 4, pages 11-12, FHL Film# 30213, Digital# 7643847, images# 17-18 of 397; on 16 microfilm reels, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930.

Christopher Myers1

b. 1842
Family
Father*Henry Myers1 b. 1804
Birth*1842Christopher Myers was born about 1842 in Germany.1 
(Brother) Census US 186014 August 1860Christopher, whose surname was spelled "Mires" by the census taker, was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 14 August 1860 in the household of his brother and sister-in-law, Celia and Henry Myers, in Grafton, Jersey County, Illinois. Christopher was 18 years old. His father, who was 56 years of age, and his sister, Maria, who was 31 years of age, were also enumerated in his brother Henry's household in 1860.2 
Civil War (U.S.)*July 1863Christopher Myers and his brother, Henry Myers, were registered together for the Civil War Draft in July 1863 at the Illinois Precinct, Jersey County, Illinois. They were both farmers, and had previously served together in the 97th Illinois Infantry.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Cecelia "Mires", Year: 1860; Census Place: Grafton, Jersey, Illinois; Roll: M653_188; Page: 86; Family History Library Film: 803188. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Celia Myers, their surname spelled "Mires" by the census taker, Year: 1860; Census Place: Grafton, Jersey, Illinois; Roll: M653_188; Page: 86; Family History Library Film: 803188, estimating her year of birth as 1828.
  3. [S1588] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Henry Myers, born about 1833 in Germany, age 30 on 1 July 1863, Married, resided in Illinois, Jersey County, Illinois, 10th Congressional District, Class 3, citing National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War); Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records); NAI: 4213514; Archive Volume Number: 6 of 6. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865.
  4. [S1588] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Christopher Myers, born about 1843 in Germany, age 20 on 1 July 1863, Unmarried (Single), resided in Illinois, Jersey County, Illinois, 10th Congressional District, Class 3, citing National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War); Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records); NAI: 4213514; Archive Volume Number: 6 of 6.

Cora Frances Myers1

b. 22 June 1893, d. 26 March 1978
Family
Birth*22 June 1893Cora Frances Myers was born on 22 June 1893 in Texas.1,2,3 
Marriage*23 November 1933She married, as his second wife, Jesse J. Peel, son of James T. Peel and Alice Arnold, on 23 November 1933 in Bryan County, Oklahoma.1,3,4 
(Wife) Death28 March 1965Cora became a widow when Jesse J. Peel died on 28 March 1965 at age 83.4,5 
Death*26 March 1978She died in her home at 110 West Valentine Street, Tyler, Smith County, Texas, on 26 March 1978 at age 84. She died in moments from a cardiac arrest3,2 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Farmersville IOOF Cemetery, Farmersville, Collin County, Texas.3,2 

Family

 Jesse J. Peel b. 30 Apr 1881, d. 28 Mar 1965

Citations

  1. [S2175] Oklahoma, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1890-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 23 November 1933 in Bryan County, Oklahoma, USA, of Jess J Peel of Farmersville, Texas, age 52, born about 1881, and Miss Cora Frances Myers of Farmersville, Texas, her age recorded as 49, although she was age 39, born about 1894, referencing Film# 002194940. Hereinafter cited as Oklahoma, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1890-1995.
  2. [S2188] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 26 March 1978 in her home at 110 West Valentine Street, Tyler, Smith County, Texas, USA, of Cora Frances Peel of USA, Tyler, Smith, Texas, age 84, widow, housewife, born on 22 June 1893 in Texas, daughter of William O. Myers and Amanda Bedwell, she died in moments from a cardiac arrest, informant Mr. F.D. Head, removal/burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982.
  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, Cora F Peel, Memorial# 35703602. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jesse James Peel, Memorial# 35703603.
  5. [S2188] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 28 March 1965 in Medical Center Hospital, Tyler, Smith County, Texas, USA, of Jesse James Peel of 209 Johnson, Farmersville, Collins, Texas, age 83, married, born on 30 April 1881 in Texas, son of Jim Peel and Alice Arnold.

Dicey Myers1

Family
Father*Christopher Myers1 b. 1771, d. b Sep 1798
Mother*Susannah Sutherland1
(Child) Will6 May 1798Her father prepared his will dated 6 May 1798 in St. Ann Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia, naming his wife, Susannah Myers, and three children, John Myers, Dicey Myers and Christopher Myers. His will appointed his wife Susannah, John Evrett and Zachariah Emmerson, his brother-in-law, as Executrix and Executors, respectively. What follows is our transcription of Christopher's will.

In the name of God Amen, I Christopher Myers of the County of Albemarle and Parish of St. Ann, being in a low state of health though in perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in following manner and form.

First, my will is that all my just debts be paid.

Secondly, I lend unto my loving wife Susannah Myers all my estate, real and personal, during her natural life (with this exception) provided she continues in a state of widowhood. But should she marry, my will is that the whole of my estate should be taken out of her hands by my Executors hereafter mentioned, and by them kept for the benefit of my three children hereafter mentioned.

Thirdly, my will is that at the death or marriage of my said wife the whole of my estate of every description whatsoever to be equally divided between my three children, John Myers, Dicey Myers and Christopher Myers.

Lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my loving wife Susannah Myers my Executrix, and John Evrett and Zachariah Emmerson, my Executors to this my last will and testament, ratifying this and no other to be my last will hereby revoking and disannulling all former wills and testaments by me made.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th day of May 1798, and the will was signed and sealed by Chirstopher Myers in the presence of Samuel Murrel, William Reynolds and Mark Leake.1 
(Daughter) CodicilBefore his death, Dicey's father prepared a codicil to his will which was not dated and contained additional instructions. The codicil appointed his brother, Jacob Myers, as a specific-purpose Executor, and mentioned his father, John Myers, his paternal grandmother, Anna Elizabeth (Keppler) Meyer Bittenbender, and his grandmother's second husband, Christopher Bittenbender. Below is our transcription of Christopher's codicil.

Item. My will is further that whereas I conceive I am justly intitled to 50 acres land more or less left me by my late grandmother who died in or about the month of May 1792 who was formerly wife to my grandfather Myers who was father to my father John Myers who lives at Easton in the State of Pennsylvania, and which said grandmother after the death of my grandfather Myers intermarried with a certain Christopher Bittenbender and which land lays as well as my recollection serves me is about 25 or 30 miles from Philadelphia and whereas I have for some time past resided in the State of Virginia and not having it fully in my power since I have arrived at the age of discretion to go forward in order to establish my claim to said land being now weak but in perfect memory do constitute my brother Jacob Myers one of my Executors for the express purpose of going forward to establish my just right (hoping he will be assisted by my father’s connections and funds on the express condition that he puts my estate to no trouble or cost for which services I bequeath him the one half of the said land when obtained or the one half of whatever he may sell the same for in money, the other half of the money to be paid by him to my other Executrix and Executors, and by them disposed of in the same manner that my other estate, by my above will.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal ratifying this to be a part of my last will and testament in as full a manner as if it had been before wrote and desire it may be annexed to my will of the 8th of May 1798. [Underlined before signed: who died in or about the month May 1792]

Christopher Myers signed and sealed his codicil in the presence of witnesses, J. A. Lewis, Robert Kempton and John Phillips, who signed with his X mark.1 

Citations

  1. [S2263] Virginia. Albemarle County Court, "Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930". Microfilm of original records at the Albemarle County Courthouse in Charlottesville, Virginia. The County Court ceased to exist in 1904 and was replaced by the Circuit Court. Contains wills, inventories, accounts and other related probate documents and includes a general index, and a few volumes are also individually indexed: will of Christopher Myers dated 6 May 1798 and proved in the September Court of 1798, Will Book 4, pages 11-12, FHL Film# 30213, Digital# 7643847, images# 17-18 of 397; on 16 microfilm reels, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, Albemarle County, Wills, 1748-1919 ; general index, 1748-1930.

Edgar Myers1

b. 1914
Family
Father*James H. Myers1 b. 6 Sep 1881
Mother*Alberta Harless1 b. 1888, d. 5 Feb 1979
Birth*1914Edgar Myers was born about 1914 in Texas.1 

Citations

  1. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry J. and Bertie Myers, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Hill, Texas; Roll: T625_1819; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 52. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.

Ellwood B. Myers1

b. 1872, d. 1954
Family
Father*Isaac Fretz Myers1 b. 23 Feb 1831, d. 31 Jan 1905
Mother*Catherine Bewighouse1 b. 10 Dec 1834, d. 9 May 1886
Birth*1872Ellwood B. Myers was born in 1872 in Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*He married Florence M. Van Luvanee.2,1 
Death*1954He died in 1954 at about age 82.1 
Burial*He was buried with his sister in Section G-1 of Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's County, Maryland.1 

Family

 Florence M. Van Luvanee b. 1872, d. 1957

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, Ellwood B. Myers, Memorial# 20630754. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Florence M. (Van Luvanee) Myers, Memorial# 20630748.

Eunice Myers1

b. 1908, d. 27 March 2009
Family
Father*James H. Myers2 b. 6 Sep 1881
Mother*Alberta Harless3 b. 1888, d. 5 Feb 1979
Birth*1908Eunice Myers was born about 1908 in Meridian, Bosque County, Texas.1,4,3,2,5 
Marriage*18 December 1925She married first Claude W. Phillips on 18 December 1925 in Hill County, Texas.6 
Prisoner*22 June 1928Her husband pled guilty and was convicted of burglary and theft over $50, and was sentenced to serve 4 years in the prison at Huntsville, Walker County, Texas, beginning on 22 June 1928. He was described as a carpenter, 22 years old, permitted marital relations, Methodist, 5'9" tall, weight 158, fair complexion, gray hair and eyes, extra chest hair and a size 8 shoe. He used tobacco, had medium temperate habits, had completed his education after 9 years at school and could read and write. He had scars on his back, arms and hands, and a dagger tattoo on his inner left forearm. He was paroled 2 years early, with a general parole, on 19 May 1930.7 
Residence*1928She was listed as Mrs. Eunice Phillips and resided with her parents at 312 Erie Street, Cleburne, Texas, in the Cleburne City Directory of 1928.8,9 
Prisoner*11 January 1940Her husband was convicted of burglary and sentenced to serve 2 years in the prison at Huntsville, Walker County, Texas, beginning on 11 January 1940. He was described as a carpenter, 33 years old, married, Baptist, 5'8½” tall, weight 167, fair complexion, gray eyes and sandy hair, and a size 8 shoe. He used tobacco, had medium temperate habits, had completed his education after 7 years at school and could read and write. He had scars on his back, arms and hands, and a dagger tattoo on his inner left forearm. He tested negative for venereal disease. He was identified as a marijuana user, drug addict and dealer, and was released 9 months early to serve in the Army.10 
(Married Daughter) Census US 194018 April 1940Eunice was enumerated with her daughter on the 1940 census taken on 18 April 1940 in the household of her parents at 312 Erie Street, Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas. They were living with her parents while her husband was serving two years in prison. Eunice was 31 years of age, had completed her education through the 7th grade of elementary school, and worked as a housekeeper for a private family. Her daughter, Betty Ann, was 4 years old and had just started attending school.3 
Residence*1943She and her husband were listed as Eunice and Claude W. Phillips, chauffeur for the Texas Cab Company, residing at 2824 Lipscomb Street, Fort Worth, Texas, in the Fort Worth City Directory of 1943.11 
Divorce*Eunice (Myers) Phillips and Claude W. Phillips separated, and were probably divorced. Eunice married her second husband in 1948.2 
Marriage*1948She married second, as his second wife, Larry Lorraine Powell, son of Wilbur G. Powell and Mattie Larkin, in 1948 in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. Larry had been sentenced to five years in the Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville, Texas, in May of 1939 for his part in the hold up of a gas station in 1938, and his sentence had been discharged in 1943. Eunice's first husband, Claude W. Phillips, had been convicted twice, for different crimes, and also served his sentences at the Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville, Texas. His second conviction was in January of 1940. He was sentenced to two years and released nine months early to serve in the Army. We wonder if Larry and Claude knew each other.2 
Marriage*25 August 1971She married third, as his fourth wife, Benjamin Franklin Oldmixon, son of Warren Edmund Oldmixon and Caroline Louise Gillis, on 25 August 1971 in Somervell County, Texas.1 
(Wife) Death29 September 1984Eunice became a widow when Benjamin Franklin Oldmixon died on 29 September 1984 at age 90.12 
Death*27 March 2009She died as Eunice Powell Oldmixon on 27 March 2009 in a local hospital in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 101.13 

Family 1

 Claude W. Phillips b. 1907
Child 1.Betty Ann Phillips3 b. 21 Dec 1932

Family 2

 Larry Lorraine Powell b. 28 Jul 1913, d. 4 Jul 1976

Family 3

 Benjamin Franklin Oldmixon b. 17 Mar 1894, d. 29 Sep 1984

Citations

  1. [S2185] Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2014, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 25 August 1971 in Somervell County, Texas, USA, of Benjamin F Oldmixon, age 77, born about 1894, and Eunice Myers, age 64, born about 1907, referencing Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin, Texas. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2014.
  2. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas, Monday, 13 September 1948, page 14, marriage of Eunice Phillips, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Myers of Cleburne, and Larry Powell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Powell of 3244 Ryan Avenue. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
  3. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James H. and Bertie Myers, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04082; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 126-3. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2187] Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 18 December 1925 in Hill County, Texas, United States, of Claude Phillips, age 21, born in 1904, and Eunice Myers, age 18, born in 1907, referencing FHL Film# 1034891. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965.
  5. [S2182] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Betty Ann Philips on 21 December 1932 at home at 312 Erie, Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, USA, daughter of Claude Philips, laborer, born in Iredell, Texas, and Eunice Myers, housekeeper, born in Meridian, Texas. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
  6. [S2186] Texas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1817-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 18 December 1925 in Hill County, Texas, USA, of Eunice Myers and Claude Phillips, referencing Film# 001436220. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1817-1965.
  7. [S2189] Texas, U.S., Convict and Conduct Registers, 1875-1945, online at www.ancestry.com, prison record dated 22 June 1928 for Claude Phillips, of Cleburne, age 22, born in 1906 in Texas, prison location in Huntsville, Walker, Texas, USA, Convict# 59436, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Convict Record Ledgers, Convict Number Range B 057101-062200, Volume# 1998/038-163. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Convict and Conduct Registers, 1875-1945.
  8. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Mrs Eunice Phillips at 312 Erie, Cleburne, Texas, USA in the Cleburne, Texas, City Directory, 1928. Hereinafter cited as U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.
  9. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Jas H. Myers, car builder for the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway, and (Birdie) at 312 Erie, Cleburne, Texas, USA in the Cleburne, Texas, City Directory, 1928.
  10. [S2189] Texas, U.S., Convict and Conduct Registers, 1875-1945, online at www.ancestry.com, prison record dated 11 January 1940 for Claude W Phillips, of Cleburne, Texas, age 33, born in 1907 in Texas, prison location in Huntsville, Walker, Texas, USA, Convict# 93410, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Convict Record Ledgers, Convict Number Range B 093341-099300, Volume# 1998/038-170.
  11. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Claude W Phillips, chauffeur Texas Cab Company, and Eunice Phillips at 2824 Lipscomb, Fort Worth, Texas, USA in the Fort Worth, Texas, City Directory, 1943.
  12. [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, Benjamin Franklin Oldmixon, Memorial# 52343576. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  13. [S2207] Eunice Powell Oldmixon 2009 Obituary, online at www.newspapers.com, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas, 29 March 2009, page 10B, death at local hospital of Eunice Powell Oldmixon on 27 March 2009 at age 101, survived by daughter Betty Beaver, sisters Pauline Banks and Ruby Livingston, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Hereinafter cited as Eunice Powell Oldmixon 2009 Obituary.

Eva Catherine Myers1

b. 28 October 1851, d. 10 January 1934
Family
Father*Thomas Myers2
Mother*Catherine Sink2
Birth*28 October 1851Eva Catherine Myers was born on 28 October 1851 in Davidson County, North Carolina.3,2 
Marriage*19 April 1877She married, as his second wife, James Calvin Alexander on 19 April 1877 in Davidson County, North Carolina.1,3,2,4 
Census US 1880*8 June 1880Eva C. and James C. Alexander were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 8 June 1880 in Penn Township, Parke County, Indiana. James was 46 years of aged and worked as a farm hand, and Eva was 30 years of age and keeping house. Three of James's children from his first marriage were enumerated with them, as was the couple's first child together. John A. was 12 years old, worked as a farm hand, and was also attending school; Sarah L. and Minnie May were ages 10 and 7 years, respectively, and had both attended school within the census year; and baby George R. T. was 2 years old.5 
(Wife) Death26 February 1909Eva became a widow when James Calvin Alexander died on 26 February 1909 at age 73.4 
Census US 1910*3 May 1910Eva C. Alexander was enumerated as the head of her household on the 1910 census taken on 3 May 1910 in Cedar Creek, Wayne County, Missouri. She was recorded as 60 years of age and a widow, and owned her farm free of mortgage. She had given birth to eight children, six of whom were living, and three of her children were enumerated with her in 1910. Jessie A. was 21 years of age; Robert L. was 19 years old, worked on the family farm, and had attended school within the census year; and Hazel M. was 16 years old, worked outside the home as a servant, and had attended school within the census year.6 
Marriage*June 1915She married second George Casteel in June 1915.2 
Death*10 January 1934She died on 10 January 1934 in Wayne County, Missouri, at age 822 
Burial* and was buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gravelton, Wayne County, Missouri.2 

Family 1

 James Calvin Alexander b. 22 Feb 1836, d. 26 Feb 1909
Children 1.George R. T. Alexander5 b. 1878
 2.Mathias Monroe Alexander2 b. 18 Oct 1880, d. 13 Jan 1962
 3.Jessie A. Alexander7 b. 1889, d. 27 Nov 1944
 4.Robert L. Alexander6 b. 14 Nov 1892
 5.Myrtle Alexander1,2 b. 12 Feb 1894, d. 4 Mar 1960

Family 2

 George Casteel

Citations

  1. [S2209] Ellis Genealogy - Myrtle Alexander Family 1894, online at http://ellisgenealogy.com/myrtlealexander1894.htm; with many thanks to James Edward Ellis, Jr. for sharing his family's wealth of information in such a pleasant way to read, and for solving the question we had about the maiden name of Myrtle (Alexander) Phelps Rauls Ferguson Fralick Ellis. Hereinafter cited as Ellis Genealogy - Myrtle Alexander Family 1894.
  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, Eva Catherine (Myers) Casteel, Memorial# 105252465. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S2210] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 19 April 1877 in Davidson County, North Carolina, USA, of J C Alexander, age 41, born about 1836, and E C Myers, age 25, born about 1852. Hereinafter cited as North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Calvin Alexander, Memorial# 191081991.
  5. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James C. and Eva C. Alexander, Year: 1880; Census Place: Penn, Parke, Indiana; Roll: 303; Page: 452C; Enumeration District: 173. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Eva C. Alexander, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cedar Creek, Wayne, Missouri; Roll: T624_827; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1374840. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2145] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 12 October 1914 in Lewistown, Fergus, Montana, USA, for Jessie Alexander of Moccasin, Montana, age 24, born about 1890 in Gravelton, Missouri, daughter of J. C. Alexander and Eva A. Myers, not previously married, married Arthur Parker of Moccasin, Montana, age 23, born about 1891 in Coldwater, Missouri, son of W. M. Parker and Sarah M. Graham, not previously married, citing Certificate# 2321, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987.

George Ralph Myers1,2

b. 18 April 1916
Family
Father*James H. Myers1 b. 6 Sep 1881
Mother*Alberta Harless1 b. 1888, d. 5 Feb 1979
Birth*18 April 1916George Ralph Myers was born on 18 April 1916 in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry J. and Bertie Myers, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Hill, Texas; Roll: T625_1819; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 52. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2182] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of George Ralph Myers on 18 April 1916 in Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA, son of Henry Myers, born in Texas, and Bertie Harless, born in Alabama, parents' residence, Cleburne Johnson, Texas. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.

Henry Myers1

b. 1835
Family
Father*Henry Myers2 b. 1804
Birth*1835Henry Myers was born about 1835 in Prussia.1 
Marriage*25 November 1859He married, as her fourth husband, Celia DeWeese, daughter of Joseph Belcher and Ruth Walls, on 25 November 1859 in Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois.3,1 
Census US 1860*14 August 1860Celia and Henry Myers were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 14 August 1860 in Grafton, Jersey County, Illinois. The census taker spelled the surname of everyone in the household as "Mires". Henry was 28 years of age and a farmer with a personal estate valued at $200, and Celia was 32 years of age. Celia's three children from two of her earlier marriages were enumerated with the couple in 1860. Although all were recorded with the surname "Mires", Elizabeth and William Page, whose father was Herman Page, were ages 14 and 7 years, respectively, and Lewis DeWeese was about 3 years old. Henry's father, also Henry Myers, and two siblings, Maria Myers and Christopher Myers, were also enumerated with Celia and the younger Henry in 1860. His father was 56 years of age, his sister Maria was 31 years of age and his brother Christopher was age 18. At the bottom of the same census page in 1860, Celia's sister-in-law, Caroline Belcher, the widow of Celia's brother John, was enumerated with her family.4 
Civil War (U.S.)*July 1863Henry Myers and his brother, Christopher Myers, were registered together for the Civil War Draft in July 1863 at the Illinois Precinct, Jersey County, Illinois. They were both farmers, and had previously served together in the 97th Illinois Infantry.5,6 
Census US 1870*30 July 1870Celia and Henry Myers were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 30 July 1870 in Township 6, Range 13, Jersey County, Illinois. Henry was 36 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $800 and a personal estate valued at $350, and Celia was 41 years of age and keeping house. Henry was unable to read or write, and Celia could read, but not write. Three children were enumerated with the couple in 1870, two from Celia's previous marriages and one from the couple's marriage. William Page was 16 years old, had attended school within the census year and worked as a farm laborer; Lewis DeWeese was 12 years old, could read but not write, had attended school within the census year and worked as a farm laborer; and Joseph H. C. Myers was 8 years old and had attended school within the census year. Celia's widowed sister-in-law, Caroline Belcher, was enumerated with her children in the next household on the same census page in 1870.7 

Family

 Celia Belcher b. 3 Mar 1827, d. 18 Jun 1918
Child 1.Joseph H. C. Myers7 b. 1862

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Celia Myers, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 13, Jersey, Illinois; Roll: M593_233; Page: 802A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Cecelia "Mires", Year: 1860; Census Place: Grafton, Jersey, Illinois; Roll: M653_188; Page: 86; Family History Library Film: 803188. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Henry Myers and Celia Dewees on 25 November 1859 in Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  4. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Celia Myers, their surname spelled "Mires" by the census taker, Year: 1860; Census Place: Grafton, Jersey, Illinois; Roll: M653_188; Page: 86; Family History Library Film: 803188, estimating her year of birth as 1828.
  5. [S1588] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Henry Myers, born about 1833 in Germany, age 30 on 1 July 1863, Married, resided in Illinois, Jersey County, Illinois, 10th Congressional District, Class 3, citing National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War); Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records); NAI: 4213514; Archive Volume Number: 6 of 6. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865.
  6. [S1588] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Christopher Myers, born about 1843 in Germany, age 20 on 1 July 1863, Unmarried (Single), resided in Illinois, Jersey County, Illinois, 10th Congressional District, Class 3, citing National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War); Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records); NAI: 4213514; Archive Volume Number: 6 of 6.
  7. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Celia Myers, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 13, Jersey, Illinois; Roll: M593_233; Page: 802A, estimating her year of birth as 1829.

Henry Myers1

b. 1804
Family
Birth*1804Henry Myers was born about 1804 in Germany.1 
(Father) Census US 186014 August 1860Henry, whose surname was spelled "Mires" by the census taker, was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 14 August 1860 in the household of his son and daughter-in-law, Celia and Henry Myers, in Grafton, Jersey County, Illinois. Henry, the father, was 56 years of age. His daughter, Maria, who was 31 years of age, and his son Christopher, who was age 18, were also enumerated in his son Henry's household in 1860.2 

Family
Children 1.Maria Myers1 b. 1829
 2.Henry Myers+1 b. 1835
 3.Christopher Myers1 b. 1842

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Cecelia "Mires", Year: 1860; Census Place: Grafton, Jersey, Illinois; Roll: M653_188; Page: 86; Family History Library Film: 803188. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Celia Myers, their surname spelled "Mires" by the census taker, Year: 1860; Census Place: Grafton, Jersey, Illinois; Roll: M653_188; Page: 86; Family History Library Film: 803188, estimating her year of birth as 1828.