Isaac Fretz Myers1

b. 23 February 1831, d. 31 January 1905
Family
Father*Samuel Garges Myers1 b. 14 Nov 1802, d. 8 Nov 1877
Mother*Susannah Fretz1 b. 1 Jan 1798, d. 14 Jan 1872
Birth*23 February 1831Isaac Fretz Myers was born on 23 February 1831 in Pennsylvania.1,2 
Marriage*He married Catherine Bewighouse, daughter of John Bewighouse and Esther Krout Leatherman.3,1 
Census US 1870*14 July 1870Catherine and Isaac Fretz Myers were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 14 July 1870 in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Isaac was 39 years of age and a miller with a personal estate valued at $500, and Catherine was 34 years of age, keeping house and had a personal estate valued at $150. The Myers first child, Susan, had been born in March and was recorded as two months old. Also residing in the Myers household were Isaac's bachelor brother John, and their niece Catherine M. Histand, whose parents were both deceased. John Myers was 37 years of age and an engineer with a personal estate valued at $500, and their niece Catherine was 18 years old and worked as a seamstress. Isaac and John's parents, Susannah and Samuel Garges Myers, were enumerated in the previous household on the census page.2 
(Husband) Death9 May 1886Isaac became a widower when Catherine (Bewighouse) Myers died on 9 May 1886 at age 51.3 
Death*31 January 1905He died on 31 January 1905 at age 73.1 
Burial*He was buried with his wife and parents in Section B, Row 9 of Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery, Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1 

Family

 Catherine Bewighouse b. 10 Dec 1834, d. 9 May 1886
Children 1.Susan B. Myers4 b. 2 Mar 1869, d. 15 Jan 1936
 2.Ellwood B. Myers5 b. 1872, d. 1954

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, Isaac Fretz Myers, Memorial# 106345818. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Isaac and Catherine Myers, Doylestown, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1313; Page: 202A; Family History Library Film: 552812. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Catharine (Bewighouse) Myers, Memorial# 106345832.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susan B. Myers, Memorial# 20630766.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ellwood B. Myers, Memorial# 20630754.

James H. Myers1,2

b. 6 September 1881
Family
Birth*6 September 1881James H. Myers was born on 6 September 1881 in Bosque County, Texas.2,3 
Name VariationHis full name was James Henry Myers.3 
Name VariationHe sometimes used the name Henry.4 
Marriage*31 May 1905He married Alberta Harless on 31 May 1905 in Bosque County, Texas.2,4 
Residence*1928He and his wife were listed as Birdie and James H. Myers, car builder for the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway, residing at 312 Erie Street, Cleburne, Texas, in the Cleburne City Directory of 1928. Their daughter, Eunice Phillips, was listed separately at her parents' address.5,6 
Census US 1940*18 April 1940Birdie and James H. Myers were enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 18 April 1940 at 312 Erie Street, Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas. James was 58 years of age and worked as a laborer for the government's Works Progress Administration, and Birdie was 52 years of age. They owned their home which was valued at $1,000. James had completed his education through the 8th grade of elementary school, and Birdie had completed hers through the 6th grade of elementary school. Four of the couple's children and a grandchild were enumerated with them in 1940. Daughter Ruby was 21 years of age, had completed her education through the 4th year of high school, and worked as a housekeeper for a private family; Pauline was 19 years old, had completed her education through the 2nd year of high school, and was still attending school; and son Rudolph was 13 years old, had completed the 5th grade of elementary school, and was attending school. The couple's married daughter, Eunice Myers, and her daughter, Betty Ann Phillips, were also living with the family in 1940 while Eunice's husband, Claude W. Phillips, 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.2 
Residence1949He and his wife were listed as Birdie and James H. Myers, residing at Cleburne, Texas, in the Cleburne City Directory of 1949.7 

Family

 Alberta Harless b. 1888, d. 5 Feb 1979
Children 1.C. D. Myers8 b. 1 Mar 1906
 2.Eunice Myers+1 b. 1908, d. 27 Mar 2009
 3.Edgar Myers8 b. 1914
 4.George Ralph Myers8 b. 18 Apr 1916
 5.Ruby Myers2 b. 1919
 6.Pauline Myers2 b. 1921
 7.Rudolph Myers2 b. 1927

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [S2188] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 13 February 1953 in Johnson County Memorial Hospital, Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, USA, of James Henry Myers of 312 Erie, Cleburne, age 71, born on 6 September 1881 in Bosque, Texas, retired air brakeman, Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad, informant James E. Myers, burial 15 September 1953 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Cleburne, referencing Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin Texas, USA. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982.
  4. [S2187] Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 31 May 1905 in Bosque, Texas, United States, of Henry Myers and Alberta Harless, referencing FHL Film# 989188. Hereinafter cited as Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965.
  5. [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. Hereinafter cited as U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.
  6. [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.
  7. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for James H Myers and Birdie Myers at 312 Erie, Cleburne, Texas, USA in the Cleburne, Texas, City Directory, 1949.
  8. [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.

John Myers1

b. 1833, d. 23 July 1906
Family
Father*Samuel Garges Myers1 b. 14 Nov 1802, d. 8 Nov 1877
Mother*Susannah Fretz1 b. 1 Jan 1798, d. 14 Jan 1872
Birth*1833John Myers was born in 1833 in Pennsylvania.1 
(Brother) Census US 187014 July 1870John was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 14 July 1870 in the household of his brother and sister-in-law, Catherine and Isaac Fretz Myers, in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. John was single, 37 years of age and an engineer with a personal estate valued at $500.2 
Marriage*1883He married Anna Eliza Beidler, daughter of Joseph Beidler and Maria Leatherman Bewighouse, in 1883.3,1,4 
Death*23 July 1906He died on 23 July 1906 at about age 731 
Burial* and was buried in Plot N 51 4 of Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown.1 

Family

 Anna Eliza Beidler b. 1854, d. 3 Nov 1917

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Myers, Memorial# 80153860. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Isaac and Catherine Myers, Doylestown, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1313; Page: 202A; Family History Library Film: 552812. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Anna Eliza (Beidler) Myers, Memorial# 29345795.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Anna E. Myers, Doylestown, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1241384. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

John 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, John'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.

Joseph H. C. Myers1

b. 1862
Family
Father*Henry Myers1 b. 1835
Mother*Celia Belcher1 b. 3 Mar 1827, d. 18 Jun 1918
Birth*1862Joseph H. C. Myers was born about 1862 in Illinois.1 
(Son) Census US 187030 July 1870Joseph H. C. was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 30 July 1870 in the household of his parents in Township 6, Range 13, Jersey County, Illinois. He was 8 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 

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, estimating her year of birth as 1829. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Kathryn Loretta Myers1

Family
Marriage*She married Walter Allen Jenkins.1 

Family

 Walter Allen Jenkins
Child 1.Carotha Jenkins1 b. 8 Aug 1909, d. 3 Jan 1986

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, Carotha (Jenkins) Herlinger, Memorial# 93726603. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Maria Myers1

b. 1829
Family
Father*Henry Myers1 b. 1804
Birth*1829Maria Myers was born about 1829 in Germany.1 
(Sister) Census US 186014 August 1860Maria, whose surname was spelled "Mires" by the census taker, was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 14 August 1860 in the household of her brother and sister-in-law, Celia and Henry Myers, in Grafton, Jersey County, Illinois. Maria was 31years of age. Her father, who was 56 years of age, and her brother, Christopher, who was age 18, were also enumerated in her brother Henry's household in 1860.2 

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.

Pauline Myers1

b. 1921
Family
Father*James H. Myers1 b. 6 Sep 1881
Mother*Alberta Harless1 b. 1888, d. 5 Feb 1979
Birth*1921Pauline Myers was born about 1921 in Texas.1 
(Daughter) Census US 194018 April 1940Pauline was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 18 April 1940 in the household of her parents at 312 Erie Street, Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas. She was 19 years old, had completed her education through the 2nd year of high school, and was still attending school.1 

Citations

  1. [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.

Ruby Myers1

b. 1919
Family
Father*James H. Myers1 b. 6 Sep 1881
Mother*Alberta Harless1 b. 1888, d. 5 Feb 1979
Birth*1919Ruby Myers was born about 1919 in Texas.1 
(Daughter) Census US 194018 April 1940Ruby was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 18 April 1940 in the household of her parents at 312 Erie Street, Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas. She was single, 21 years of age, had completed her education through the 4th year of high school, and worked as a housekeeper for a private family.1 

Citations

  1. [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.

Rudolph Myers1

b. 1927
Family
Father*James H. Myers1 b. 6 Sep 1881
Mother*Alberta Harless1 b. 1888, d. 5 Feb 1979
Birth*1927Rudolph Myers was born about 1927 in Texas.1 
(Son) Census US 194018 April 1940Rudolph was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 18 April 1940 in the household of his parents at 312 Erie Street, Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas. He was 13 years old, had completed the 5th grade of elementary school, and was attending school.1 

Citations

  1. [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.

Samuel Garges Myers1

b. 14 November 1802, d. 8 November 1877
Family
Birth*14 November 1802Samuel Garges Myers was born on 14 November 1802.1 
Marriage*He married Susannah Fretz.2,1 
Census US 1870*14 July 1870Susannah, who was enumerated as "Susan", and Samuel Garges Myers were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 14 July 1870 in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Samuel was 67 years of age and a miller with a personal estate valued at $500, and Susannah was 70 years of age and keeping house. The couple's son, Isaac, was enumerated with his wife and infant daughter in the next household on the census page, and Isaac's brother John, Samuel and Susannah's son, was residing with Isaac, as was Samuel and Susannah's granddaughter, Catherine M. Histand, whose parents were both deceased.3 
(Husband) Death14 January 1872Samuel became a widower when Susannah (Fretz) Myers died on 14 January 1872 at age 74.2 
Death*8 November 1877He died on 8 November 1877 at age 741 
Burial* and was buried with his wife in Section B, Row 9 of Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery, Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1,2 

Family

 Susannah Fretz b. 1 Jan 1798, d. 14 Jan 1872
Children 1.Catherine F. Myers+1,4 b. 5 Dec 1826, d. 30 Dec 1851
 2.Isaac Fretz Myers+5 b. 23 Feb 1831, d. 31 Jan 1905
 3.John Myers6 b. 1833, d. 23 Jul 1906

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, Samuel Garges Myers, Memorial# 106345790. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susannah (Fretz) Myers, Memorial# 106345800.
  3. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Samuel and Susan Myers, Doylestown, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1313; Page: 202A; Family History Library Film: 552812. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Catherine F. (Myers) Histand, Memorial# 90136662.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Isaac Fretz Myers, Memorial# 106345818.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Myers, Memorial# 80153860.

Susan B. Myers1

b. 2 March 1869, d. 15 January 1936
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*2 March 1869Susan B. Myers was born on 2 March 1869 in Pennsylvania.1 
(Daughter) Census US 187014 July 1870Susan was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 14 July 1870 in the household of her parents in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Because she had been born in March and the census date was as of 1 June, she was recorded as two months old.2 
Death*15 January 1936She died on 15 January 1936 at age 661 
Burial* and was buried in Section G-1 of Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's County, Maryland.1 

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, Susan B. Myers, Memorial# 20630766. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Isaac and Catherine Myers, Doylestown, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1313; Page: 202A; Family History Library Film: 552812. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Thomas Myers1

Family
Marriage*16 June 1836He married Catherine Sink on 16 June 1836 in Davidson County, North Carolina.1,2 

Family

 Catherine Sink
Child 1.Eva Catherine Myers+1 b. 28 Oct 1851, d. 10 Jan 1934

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, Eva Catherine (Myers) Casteel, Memorial# 105252465. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1589] North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Thomas Myers and Catherine Sink on 16 June 1836 in Davidson County, North Carolina, referencing Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.

Horace Downing Myrtle1

b. 9 August 1823, d. 3 February 1883
Family
Father*John Henry Myrtle1 b. 1772, d. 1836
Mother*Phebe Fields1
Birth*9 August 1823Horace Downing Myrtle was born on 9 August 1823 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.1 
Marriage*1851He married Nancy Catherine Bogart, daughter of Garret Bogart and Elisabeth C. Embrey, about 1851.1,2 
Death*3 February 1883He died on 3 February 1883 in Canyonville, Douglas County, Oregon, at age 591 
Burial* and was buried in Canyonville Cemetery, Canyonville.1 

Family

 Nancy Catherine Bogart b. 30 Sep 1838, d. 20 Nov 1921

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, Horace Downing Myrtle, Memorial# 34982911. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy Catherine (Bogart) Myrtle, Memorial# 38369576.

John Henry Myrtle1

b. 1772, d. 1836
Family
Birth*1772John Henry Myrtle was born about 1772.1 
Marriage*He married Phebe Fields.1 
Death*1836He died about 1836 in Howard County, Missouri, at about age 64.1 

Family

 Phebe Fields
Child 1.Horace Downing Myrtle1 b. 9 Aug 1823, d. 3 Feb 1883

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, Horace Downing Myrtle, Memorial# 34982911. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Arthur Le Champion Möller1,2,3

Family
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Gerrard of Gibbstown, County Meath, Ireland and his Brothers
Father*Captain ______ Möller1,2,3
Military Service*Before his marriage, Arthur had served as a Captain with the 40th regiment.1,2,3 
Marriage*June 1870He married Letitia Catherine Gerrard of Boynehill, County Meath, daughter of Thomas Gerrard and Letitia Garnett, in June 1870.1,2,3 

Family

 Letitia Catherine Gerrard

Citations

  1. [S1635] Sir Bernard Burke, Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. In 2 volumes. (London, England: Harrison, Pall Mall, 1879), Volume I, page 632. Hereinafter cited as Burke's History of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland.
  2. [S1640] Mairéad Crinion of Evergreen Oak Family Research Services at https://www.facebook.com/…, "Gerrard - Gibney Family Research," e-mail messages exchanged on multiple dates, citing A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Ireland, https://archive.org/details/genealogicalhera00burkuoft. Hereinafter cited as "Gerrard - Gibney Family Research."
  3. [S1649] Sir Bernard Burke, A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Ireland : Revised by A. C. Fox-Davies, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (London, England: Harrison & Sons, 1912 New Edition), page 262. Hereinafter cited as A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Ireland (1912 New Edition).

Captain ______ Möller1,2,3

Family

Family
Child 1.Arthur Le Champion Möller1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S1635] Sir Bernard Burke, Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. In 2 volumes. (London, England: Harrison, Pall Mall, 1879), Volume I, page 632. Hereinafter cited as Burke's History of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland.
  2. [S1640] Mairéad Crinion of Evergreen Oak Family Research Services at https://www.facebook.com/…, "Gerrard - Gibney Family Research," e-mail messages exchanged on multiple dates, citing A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Ireland, https://archive.org/details/genealogicalhera00burkuoft. Hereinafter cited as "Gerrard - Gibney Family Research."
  3. [S1649] Sir Bernard Burke, A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Ireland : Revised by A. C. Fox-Davies, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (London, England: Harrison & Sons, 1912 New Edition), page 262. Hereinafter cited as A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Ireland (1912 New Edition).

Jessie E. Nantz1

b. 22 November 1864
Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Birth*22 November 1864Jessie E. Nantz was born in 22 November 1864 in Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois.1,2,3 
Marriage*9 August 1893She married John W. Womack, son of John J. Womack and Mary Ann Lofton, on 9 August 1893 in Macoupin County, Illinois.1,4 
(Wife) Death23 August 1938Jessie became a widow when John W. Womack died on 23 August 1938 at age 795,1,6 
Burial*29 March 1942 and was buried on 29 March 1942 in Rural Methodist Cemetery, Shaws Point Township (Womac), Macoupin County.7,3 

Family

 John W. Womack b. 20 Feb 1859, d. 23 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, John W. Womack, Memorial# 11667512. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jessie E. (Nantz) Womack, Memorial# 11667516, noting her year of death as 1934.
  3. [S1727] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Jesse Nantz Womack on 27 March 1942 in Carlinville, Macoupin County, referencing FHL film# 1851358. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947.
  4. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John W. Womack and Jessie E. Nantz on 9 August 1893 in Macoupin County. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary A. (Lofton) Womack, Memorial# 11664153.
  6. [S1727] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, death of John Wesley Womack on 23 August 1938 in Carlinville, Macoupin County, referencing FHL film# 1818886.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jessie E. (Nantz) Womack, Memorial# 11667516.

Elizabeth Napier1

d. 2 March 1736
Family
Father*Colonel James Napier1
Marriage*9 December 1682She married Thomas Bligh, son of John Bligh of London, Esq., on 9 December 1682.1,2 
(Wife) Death28 August 1710Elizabeth became a widow when Thomas Bligh died on 28 August 1710.1 
Death*2 March 1736She died on 2 March 17361,3 
Burial* and was buried at St. Bride's, Dublin.4,1 

Family

 Thomas Bligh d. 28 Aug 1710
Child 1.Thomas Bligh1 b. 15 Jan 1685

Citations

  1. [S1545] Sir Egerton Brydges K.J., Collins's Peerage of England : Genealogical, Biographical, and Historical, downloaded from Google Books, Volume VII (London: printed for F.C. and J. Rivington, Otridge and son, etc., 1812), Bligh, Lord Clifton, pages 58-65. Hereinafter cited as Collins's Peerage of England.
  2. [S225] Wikipedia Free Encyclopedia, online at www.wikipedia.org, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…). Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia Encyclopedia.
  3. [S225] Wikipedia Encyclopedia, online at www.wikipedia.org, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…), reporting her date of death as 21 March 1737.
  4. [S1547] "Trim : Its Ecclesiastical Ruins and Castle," The Irish Builder, No. 619, Volume XXVII (1885); downloaded from www.googlebooks.com: 1 November 1885, page 293. Hereinafter cited as "Trim : Its Ecclesiastical Ruins and Castle."

Colonel James Napier1

Family
Residence*He was of Loughcrew, County Meath, Ireland.1 

Family
Child 1.Elizabeth Napier+1 d. 2 Mar 1736

Citations

  1. [S1545] Sir Egerton Brydges K.J., Collins's Peerage of England : Genealogical, Biographical, and Historical, downloaded from Google Books, Volume VII (London: printed for F.C. and J. Rivington, Otridge and son, etc., 1812), Bligh, Lord Clifton, pages 58-65. Hereinafter cited as Collins's Peerage of England.

John Nash1

b. 9 July 1820, d. 17 September 1887
Family
Birth*9 July 1820John Nash was born on 9 July 1820 in England.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Hildreth.3,1 
Census US 1860*9 January 1860Mary and John Nash were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 9 January 1860 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska Territory. John was 40 years of age and a laborer with real estate valued at $1,000 and a personal estate valued at $100, and Mary was 41 years of age. Their four children were enumerated with them. John, Thomas and Mary were ages 13, 8 and 5 years, respectively, and had all attended school within the census year; and the youngest, recorded as Maria, was 2 years old.2 
(Groom's Father) Marriage1 January 1876He signed as a witness to the marriage of his son, Thomas J. Nash, and Eva F. Stedman, on 1 January 1876 at the home of the bride's parents, Malenna and Enos C. Stedman, in Otoe County, Nebraska.4,5,6 
Census US 1880*9 June 1880Mary and John Nash were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 8 and 9 June 1880 in Liberty, Cass County, Nebraska. John was 60 years of age and a farmer, and Mary was 61 years of age and keeping house. A daughter, two grandchildren, and their adopted daughter were enumerated with them in 1880. Their daughter, Sarah Davis, was married, 21 years of age, and recorded as boarding with her parents. Sarah's two young children, John and Mary Davis, were with their mother and also recorded as boarding. John was 2 years old; and Mary had been born in October, and was eight months old. The family's adopted daughter, Luly Nash, was 13 years old and at home.7 
Death*17 September 1887He died on 17 September 1887 at age 671 
Burial* and was buried in Plot OG-160-03 of Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe County.1 

Family

 Mary Hildreth b. 1819, d. Nov 1891
Children 1.John Nash2 b. 1847
 2.Thomas J. Nash5 b. 24 Aug 1852, d. 6 Oct 1939
 3.Mary Nash2 b. 1855
 4.Sarah M. Nash+1,8 b. 26 Aug 1858, d. 12 Mar 1952
 5.Luly Nash7 b. 1867

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Nash, Memorial# 123463463. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Mary Nash, Year: 1860; Census Place: Nebraska City, Otoe, Nebraska Territory; Roll: M653_665; Page: 414; Family History Library Film: 803665. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Nash, Memorial# 123463476.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eva Frances (Stedman) Nash, Memorial# 63527267.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Thomas James Nash, Memorial# 63528366.
  6. [S1824] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 1 January 1876 in Otoe County, Nebraska, USA, of Thomas J Nash, age 23, born about 1853 in England, son of John Nash and Mary Hildreth, and Miss Eva F Stedman, age 20, born about 1856 in Illinois, daughter of Enos C. Stedman, married by H. T. Vose, Minister of the Gospel, at the house of Enos C. Stedman, with R. P. Draper and John Nash signing as witnesses, recorded in Otoe County, referencing State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908.
  7. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Mary Nash, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: 744; Page: 218A; Enumeration District: 265. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah M. “Sadie” (Nash) Sumner, Memorial# 147258466.

John Nash1

b. 1847
Family
Father*John Nash1 b. 9 Jul 1820, d. 17 Sep 1887
Mother*Mary Hildreth1 b. 1819, d. Nov 1891
Birth*1847John Nash was born about 1847 in England.1 
(Son) Census US 18609 January 1860John was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 9 January 1860 in the household of his parents in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska Territory. He was 13 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Mary Nash, Year: 1860; Census Place: Nebraska City, Otoe, Nebraska Territory; Roll: M653_665; Page: 414; Family History Library Film: 803665. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Luly Nash1

b. 1867
Family
Adoptive father*John Nash1 b. 9 Jul 1820, d. 17 Sep 1887
Adoptive mother*Mary Hildreth1 b. 1819, d. Nov 1891
Birth*1867Luly Nash was born about 1867 in Mexico.1 
(Adopted Daughter) Census US 18809 June 1880Luly was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 8 and 9 June 1880 in the household of her adoptive parents, Mary and John Nash, in Liberty, Cass County, Nebraska. She was 13 years old and at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Mary Nash, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: 744; Page: 218A; Enumeration District: 265. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

Mary Nash1

b. 1855
Family
Father*John Nash1 b. 9 Jul 1820, d. 17 Sep 1887
Mother*Mary Hildreth1 b. 1819, d. Nov 1891
Birth*1855Mary Nash was born about 1855 in Missouri.1 
(Daughter) Census US 18609 January 1860Mary was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 9 January 1860 in the household of her parents in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska Territory. She was 5 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Mary Nash, Year: 1860; Census Place: Nebraska City, Otoe, Nebraska Territory; Roll: M653_665; Page: 414; Family History Library Film: 803665. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Sarah M. Nash1

b. 26 August 1858, d. 12 March 1952
Family
Father*John Nash2,1 b. 9 Jul 1820, d. 17 Sep 1887
Mother*Mary Hildreth3 b. 1819, d. Nov 1891
Birth*26 August 1858Sarah M. Nash was probably born on 26 August 1858 in Otoe County, Nebraska.4,5 
Name VariationHer full name was probably Sarah Maria Nash.6 
Name VariationOn the 1860 census she was recorded as Maria6 
Name Variation and she preferred to be called Sadie.1 
(Daughter) Census US 18609 January 1860She was enumerated as Maria on the 1860 census taken on 9 January 1860 in the household of her parents in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska Territory. She was 2 years old.6 
Marriage*17 September 1876She married first Frank T. Davis, son of Elias H. Davis and Prudence (Ross) Davis, on 17 September 1876 in Otoe County, Nebraska. They were married by Mason Crouch, Justice of the Peace, at the house of the groom's mother, Prudence (Ross) Davis, in Otoe County, Nebraska, and with Benjamin P. Davis and Cordelia Davis signing as witnesses.1,7,4 
(Married Daughter) Census US 18809 June 1880Sarah Davis was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 8 and 9 June 1880 in the household of her parents in Liberty, Cass County, Nebraska. She was married, 21 years of age, and recorded as boarding with her parents. Her two young children, John and Mary Davis, were with her and also recorded as boarding with their grandparents. John was 2 years old; and Mary had been born in October, and was eight months old.8 
Census US 1900*5 June 1900Sadie and Frank Davis were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 5 June 1900 in Ward 3, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. Frank was recorded as 39 years of age, although he was more likely about age 42, and he worked as a Section Man for a Railroad Company. Sarah was recorded as 37 years of age, and was likely about age 41. They rented their house, and unless they had separated, divorced and remarried, they had been married for 24 years in 1900, not just 19 years. Sadie was reported to have given birth to eight children, five of whom were living. Three of their children were enumerated with them in 1900. Mary, Nina and Iness were ages 12, 9 and 7 years, respectively, and all were at school. Mary had attended for 7 months of the census year, and Nina and Iness for 4 months and 3 months, respectively. A lodger, Otto Swanson, was also enumerated in the Davis household in 1900. He was 19 years old and worked as a day laborer.9,4 
Marriage*1910She married second, as his first wife, John W. Sumner, son of Jerome Sumner and Sitha Goble, in 1910 in Gage County, Nebraska.10,1,11,12 
(Mother) Death11 December 1932Her daughter, Iness, died as the result of a terrible accident on 11 December 1932 in Eureka, Humboldt County, California, at age 38. Her cause of death, according to information received by the Nebraska newspaper, was from injuries received in an explosion. She had been trying to loosen the cork in a perfume bottle by holding it in a pan of hot water, when the bottle exploded.13 
(Mother) Burial17 December 1932Her daughter's remains were returned to Nebraska, and her funeral was held in Albion on Saturday, 17 December 1932 , with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, Boone County. In addition to her husband, Jacob, her daughter, Delores, and her mother, Sadie Sumner, the Albion newspaper reported that those attending her funeral from a distance included her son, John S. Green of Columbus, Platte County, her husband's son from his first marriage, Gilbert R. Wallick, and his wife Freda of Fremont, Dodge County, and Iness's brother, Ben P. Davis of Tekamah, Burt County.13,14 
Death*12 March 1952She died on 12 March 1952 in Boone County, Nebraska, at age 931 
Burial* and was buried in Albion, Boone County.1 

Family 1

 Frank T. Davis b. 8 Oct 1857, d. 17 Mar 1915
Children 1.John Davis8 b. 1878
 2.Mary Davis8 b. Oct 1879
 3.Ben P. Davis15 b. 12 Nov 1887
 4.Nina Davis9 b. Mar 1891
 5.Loy E. Davis16 b. 13 Mar 1892
 6.Iness Davis+1,14 b. 18 Apr 1894, d. 11 Dec 1932

Family 2

 John W. Sumner b. 9 Jan 1865, d. 20 Mar 1936

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 M. “Sadie” (Nash) Sumner, Memorial# 147258466. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Nash, Memorial# 123463463.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Nash, Memorial# 123463476.
  4. [S1824] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 17 September 1876 in Nebraska, USA, of Frank Davis, age 21, born about 1855 in Andrew County, Missouri, son of Elias Davis and Prudence Ross, and Miss Sarah Nash, age 18, born about 1858 in Otoe County, Nebraska, daughter of John and Mary _____ Nash, married by Mason Crouch, Justice of the Peace, at the house of Prudence Davis in Otoe County, Nebraska, and with Benjamin P. Davis and Cordelia Davis signing as witnesses, recorded in Otoe County, referencing State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah M. “Sadie” (Nash) Sumner, Memorial# 147258466, her date of birth recorded as 26 August 1862.
  6. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Mary Nash, Year: 1860; Census Place: Nebraska City, Otoe, Nebraska Territory; Roll: M653_665; Page: 414; Family History Library Film: 803665. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Frank T Davis, Memorial# 75186084.
  8. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Mary Nash, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: 744; Page: 218A; Enumeration District: 265. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank and Sadie Davis, Year: 1900; Census Place: Columbus Ward 3, Platte, Nebraska; Roll: 937; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1240937. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John W. Sumner, Memorial# 147687223.
  11. [S2369] Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John W Sumner in 1910 in Gage County, Nebraska, USA, citing Certificate# 5640, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln, Nebraska; Surname Range: Chme-Szym. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955.
  12. [S2369] Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Sadie M Davis in 1910 in Gage County, Nebraska, USA, citing Certificate# 5640, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln, Nebraska; Surname Range: Bobb-Dyba.
  13. [S2457] Accidental 1932 Death of Iness Edna (Davis) Wallick, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Albion News, (Albion, Nebraska), Thursday, 22 December 1932, page 1, under the headline "Funeral Rites for Mrs. J. W. Wallick", reporting her death in Eureka, California on December 11th, funeral rites held Saturday, December 17 in Albion, Nebraska, with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery; Iness Edna Wallick was born April 18, 1894 at Elwood, Nebraska; death from injuries received in an explosion; she was endeavoring to loosen the cork in a perfume bottle by holding it in a pan of hot water when the bottle exploded; leaves behind her husband, J. W. Wallick, two children, John and Deloris, her mother, Mrs. John Summers, attending the funeral from away were Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Wallick of Fremont, John Green of Columbus and Ben Davis of Tekamah. Hereinafter cited as Accidental 1932 Death of Iness Edna (Davis) Wallick.
  14. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Iness Edna (Davis) Wallick, Memorial# 157260285.
  15. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Ben Patrick Davis, born on 12 November 1887 at Union, Otoe County, Nebraska, son of Frank Davis and Sadie Nash, agency notes: Jan 1942: Name listed as BEN PATRICK DAVIS. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S1768] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Loy Elias Davis of Kremmling, Grand County, Colorado, USA, age 50, born on 13 March 1892 in Elwood, Nebraska, USA, his height was 5 8, eyes were Gray, hair was Brown, weight was 135 and his complexion was Ruddy, person who would always know his address was Myrtle J. Davis, referencing The National Archives at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Nebraska, Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, Group# 147, Box or Roll# 032. Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.

Tabitha Nash1

b. 15 April 1822, d. 7 May 1897
Family
Birth*15 April 1822Tabitha Nash was born on 15 April 1822 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.1 
Marriage*5 January 1843She married Henry B. Anderson on 5 January 1843 in Crawford County, Indiana.1,2 
(Wife) Death8 October 1893Tabitha became a widow when Henry B. Anderson died on 8 October 1893 at about age 70.2 
Death*7 May 1897She died on 7 May 1897 at age 75.1 

Family

 Henry B. Anderson b. 1823, d. 8 Oct 1893
Children 1.William F. Anderson+3,1 b. 16 Aug 1846, d. 16 Feb 1911
 2.Sarah E. Anderson+1,4 b. 14 Feb 1854, d. 24 Jan 1909

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/LB5R-42K. 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/GWVP-LRW
  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/L1M9-X7S
  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/LB5R-H8Y

Thomas J. Nash1

b. 24 August 1852, d. 6 October 1939
Family
Father*John Nash1 b. 9 Jul 1820, d. 17 Sep 1887
Mother*Mary Hildreth1 b. 1819, d. Nov 1891
Birth*24 August 1852Thomas J. Nash was born on 24 August 1852 in England.1 
Name VariationHis full name was Thomas James Nash.1 
(Son) Census US 18609 January 1860Thomas was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 9 January 1860 in the household of his parents in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska Territory. He was 8 years old and had attended school within the census year.2 
Marriage*1 January 1876He married Eva F. Stedman, daughter of Enos C. Stedman and Malenna Delano (Wall) Stedman, on 1 January 1876 in Otoe County, Nebraska. They were married by H. T. Vose, Minister of the Gospel, at the home of the bride's parents, with the groom's father and R. P. Draper signing as witnesses.3,1,4 
Death*6 October 1939He died on 6 October 1939 in Nebraska at age 871 
Burial* and was buried with his wife in Rosewood Cemetery, Palmyra, Otoe County, Nebraska.1,3 

Family

 Eva F. Stedman b. 6 May 1855, d. 2 Apr 1939

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Thomas James Nash, Memorial# 63528366. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Mary Nash, Year: 1860; Census Place: Nebraska City, Otoe, Nebraska Territory; Roll: M653_665; Page: 414; Family History Library Film: 803665. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eva Frances (Stedman) Nash, Memorial# 63527267.
  4. [S1824] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 1 January 1876 in Otoe County, Nebraska, USA, of Thomas J Nash, age 23, born about 1853 in England, son of John Nash and Mary Hildreth, and Miss Eva F Stedman, age 20, born about 1856 in Illinois, daughter of Enos C. Stedman, married by H. T. Vose, Minister of the Gospel, at the house of Enos C. Stedman, with R. P. Draper and John Nash signing as witnesses, recorded in Otoe County, referencing State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908.

Eliza Ann Naylor1,2,3

b. 1796
Family
Name VariationShe was called Eliza.1 
Birth*1796Eliza Ann Naylor was born in 1796.1 
Marriage*She married Isaac Sharp Jr., son of Isaac Sharp and Mary Wolverton.1,4,5,6 
Census US 1850*9 August 1850Eliza and Isaac Sharp appeared on the 1850 census taken on 9 August 1850 in Millsborough, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Isaac was age 58, a hatter, with real estate valued at $1000. Eliza, who was enumerated as "E.A. Sharp" was age 53, and their daughter Maria, who was enumerated as "M.E. Sharp, was age 13 and had attended school within the year.7 
Census US 1860*9 August 1860Isaac and Eliza Ann Sharp appeared on the 1860 census taken on 9 August 1860 in the borough of Millsborough, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Isaac was age 68 and was working as a laborer. The value of his real estate was estimated at $700, and his personal estate at $150. Eliza Ann was age 64, and the couple lived alone.8 
(Wife) Deathcirca 1866Eliza became a widow when Isaac Sharp died circa 1866.9 
(Mother-in-Law) Census US 187021 June 1870Eliza appeared on the 1870 census as Eliza A. Sharp in the household of her daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Weaver Heaton, and their three youngest children taken on 21 June 1870 in New Haven, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. She was 73 years of age with real estate valued at $500.10 
Death*She died in Pennsylvania.9 

Family

 Isaac Sharp Jr. b. 1792, d. c 1866
Children 1.Rebecca Naylor Sharp+1 b. 4 Jul 1816, d. 26 Feb 1879
 2.John Sharp1 b. 1817
 3.William Naylor Sharp1
 4.Joseph Sharp1
 5.Eliza Sharp1 d. 1845
 6.Mary Jane Sharp11 b. 1822
 7.Rachel Sharp1 b. 1827
 8.Isaac Sharp1
 9.Maria Sharp1 b. bt 1836 - 1837

Citations

  1. [S44] Roy Henry Heaton, (Miles City, Montana). "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - Eleven Generations", prepared by hand in 1941. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, some of the information and the dates, particularly, in this pedigree chart often prove to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented was a good place for us to start, and has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - 1941."
  2. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), page 456, noting her name as Eliza. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.
  3. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 261, noting her name as Elizabeth. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  4. [S1436] J.H. Beers, Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania, containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens, and of many of the Early Settled Families, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Chicago, Illinois: J.H. Beers, 1893), The Sharp Family, pages 170-174, her name spelled "Eliza Nailor". Hereinafter cited as Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania.
  5. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country, page 456, her name spelled "Eliza Nailor."
  6. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, page 261, her name spelled "Elizabeth Naylor."
  7. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Isaac Sharp, Millsborough, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll M432_833, page 137B, image: 281. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Isaac Sharp, Millsboro, Washington County, Pennsylvania; Roll M653_1192, page: 647, image: 82, Family History Library Film# 805192. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1437] Extended Heaton Family, miscellaneous notes from previous generations. Handwritten notes from multiple hands, not dated, LHB Notebook - Document Copies, Summerlin, Nevada. Hereinafter cited as Extended Heaton Family.
  10. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Weaver and Rebecca N. Heaton, New Haven Borough, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Roll M593_1342, page 124B, image 253, Family History Library Film# 552841. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1436] J.H. Beers, Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania, The Sharp Family, pages 170-174.

Adaline Neal1

Family
Marriage*She married Henry Tracy.1 

Family

 Henry Tracy
Child 1.Sarah Lilly Tracy1 b. Feb 1863

Citations

  1. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 23 January 1878 in Stark, Illinois, USA, of Charles W Godfrey, age 26, born about 1852 to Robertson Godfrey and Susan Gierhart, married Sarah Lilly Tracy, age 21, born about 1857 to Henry Tracy and Adaline Neal, referencing Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records, and we note the error in the record or transcription of Charles's father's name, which was actually Henry S. Godfrey. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.

James H. Neal1

Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Marriage*7 January 1834He married Abigail Heaton, daughter of Washington Heaton and Phoebe Clark, on 7 January 1834 in Washington County, Indiana. The record stated that they were both of age.1 

Family

 Abigail Heaton b. 1810

Citations

  1. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, Washington County, 1833-1837, Volume C. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.