Lucinda C. Berry1,2

b. March 1863
Family
Birth*March 1863Lucinda C. Berry was born in March 1863 in Missouri.2 
Marriage*26 August 1885She married, as his first wife, Thomas Francis Hart on 26 August 1885 in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri.1,3 
Census US 1900*9 June 1900Lucinda and Frank Hart were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 9 June 1900 in Island Grove, Sangamon County, Illinois.2 

Family

 Thomas Francis Hart b. Jul 1860
Children 1.Ola F. Hart2 b. May 1886
 2.Dollie B. Hart2 b. Nov 1887
 3.Myrtle E. Hart2 b. Mar 1890
 4.Mina J. Hart2 b. Aug 1892
 5.James Hart2 b. Oct 1894
 6.Mary G. Hart2 b. Jan 1898

Citations

  1. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 26 August 1885 in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri, USA, of Francis Hart and Lucinda Berry, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank and Lucinda C. Hart, Year: 1900; Census Place: Island Grove, Sangamon, Illinois; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1240343. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2275] Audrain County, Missouri Marriages, 1870-1917, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 26 August 1885 of Thomas Hart and Miss Lucinda Berry, referencing Volume 2, page 13. Hereinafter cited as Audrain County, Missouri Marriages, 1870-1917.

Margaret Berry1

b. 4 December 1782, d. 17 February 1869
Family
(Family Member) Research NotesWith many thanks to the several descendants and extended family members of Mary Ann Hewett who published pages from her family Bible online for the benefit of other family members and researchers. We thank them for the opportunity to share the pages again here. They include information about the following members of Mary Ann's extended family: John M. Hewett, Sarah (__?__) Hewett, Sarah M. Hewett, Robert Carson Hewett, Susan F. Hewett, Joseph Campbell, Sophia (Kennedy) Campbell, Milton W. Riggs, Eliza G. (Beach) Riggs, Thomas Caleb Beach, Martha A. (Campbell) Beach, Thomas Black Campbell, Polly (Campbell) Campbell, James Campbell, Margaret (Berry) Campbell, John B. Campbell, Samuel F. Campbell, James G. Campbell, William Lusk Campbell, Orpha C. Campbell, Sally Campbell, Hannah Campbell, Green Berry Campbell, Eliza Jane (Campbell) Rice, William Adolphus Gillham, Sophia Margot (Campbell) Gillham, Barton Warren Campbell, Mary (Cooper) Campbell, Robert Carson Beach, Anna Berry, John W. Allen, Sallie F. (Campbell) Allen, Susan M. Campbell, Emma E. (Campbell) Ewing, Joanna Campbell, Sidney Ella Campbell, Mary Bell Campbell, Karl Campbell Allen, Lloyd Shackleford Allen, Caleb Beach, Augustus Henry Beach and Middleton Hewett Beach.2
Birth*4 December 1782Margaret Berry was born on 4 December 1782 in Kentucky.2,3,4 
Name VariationShe was called Peggy.3 
Marriage*26 December 1803She married James Campbell on 26 December 1803 in Lincoln County, Kentucky.5,1,3 
(Wife) Death2 August 1840Margaret became a widow when James Campbell died on 2 August 1840 at age 67.1 
Death*17 February 1869She died on 17 February 1869 at age 863 
Burial* and was buried in Kincaid Cemetery, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois.3 

Family

 James Campbell b. 11 Mar 1773, d. 2 Aug 1840
Children 1.John Berry Campbell+2 b. 4 Sep 1804, d. 9 Apr 1864
 2.Joseph Campbell+6,3 b. 9 May 1806, d. 17 Apr 1864
 3.Samuel F. Campbell+7 b. 29 Feb 1808, d. 21 Aug 1882
 4.James G. Campbell8 b. 29 Mar 1810, d. 16 Mar 1886
 5.William Lusk Campbell+9,3 b. 2 Sep 1812, d. 22 Jul 1888
 6.Orpha C. Campbell10,3 b. 15 Jul 1814, d. 15 Jul 1886
 7.Sally Campbell2 b. 4 Oct 1816, d. 4 Mar 1843
 8.Hannah Campbell2 b. 21 Jul 1819, d. 4 Nov 1905
 9.Green Berry Campbell+1,3 b. 2 Dec 1821, d. 14 Dec 1849
 10.Eliza Jane Campbell11 b. 29 Feb 1824, d. 15 Apr 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, James Campbell, Memorial# 51119025. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1737] Mary Ann (Hewett) Beach Campbell Family Bible, from copies of original Bible pages shared online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Mary Ann (Hewett) Beach Campbell Family Bible.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret "Peggy" (Berry) Campbell, Memorial# 64973233.
  4. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Margaret Campbell, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M432_122; Page: 292B; Image: 253. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1698] Kentucky, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, Peggy Berry and James Campbell, Lincoln, Kentucky, 26 December 1803. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Joseph Campbell, Memorial# 124823793.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel Finlay Campbell, Memorial# 108027631.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Givens Campbell, Memorial# 52814339.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Lusk Campbell, Memorial# 64973236.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Orpha C. (Campbell) Riggs, Memorial# 22564635.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eliza Jane (Campbell) Rice, Memorial# 117147804.

Mariah Berry1,2

b. August 1831
Family
Birth*August 1831Mariah Berry was born in August 1831 in Illinois.1,3 
Marriage*4 August 1849She married William Gordon, son of William E. Gordon and Nancy Berry, on 4 August 1849 in Scott County, Illinois.1,2 
(Daughter-in-Law) Census US 185012 October 1850Mariah appeared with her husband and son on the 1850 census taken on 12 October 1850 in the household of her mother-in-law, Nancy Heaton, in Morgan County, Illinois. Mariah's husband was 22 years old and doing the farming, she was 19, and their baby, William, was recorded as 0.1,4 

Family

 William Gordon b. Aug 1826
Children 1.William Edwin Gordon+1,5 b. 22 Jun 1850, d. 22 Oct 1929
 2.Henry L. Gordon+6 b. 25 Jun 1852, d. 12 Feb 1938
 3.David O. Gordon7 b. 10 Jun 1857, d. 13 Mar 1941

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy "Haden", Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M432_122; Page: 293A; Image: 254. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1600] Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1791 to 1850, online at www.ancestry.com, William M. Gordon and Mariah L. Berry, Scott County, 4 August 1849. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1791 to 1850.
  3. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Mary Gordon, Point Pleasant, Scott, Illinois; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1240344. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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, Nancy (Berry) Heaton, Memorial# 176625280. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Edwin Gordon, Memorial# 176615437.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Henry Lincoln Gordon, Memorial# 148556838.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, David Oscar Gordon, Memorial# 92676851.

Mary Berry1

b. 13 August 1778, d. 25 September 1840
Family
Birth*13 August 1778Mary Berry was born on 13 August 1778 in Washington County, Virginia.2 
Name VariationHer full name was Mary Elizabeth Berry.2 
Name VariationShe was called Bessie.2,3 
Marriage*20 January 1803She married Moses Trimble on 20 January 1803 in Washington County, Virginia.3,1,4,2 
Death*25 September 1840She died on 25 September 1840 in Indiana at age 622 
Burial* and was buried in Moores Ridge Cemetery, French Lick, Orange County, Indiana.2 

Family

 Moses James Trimble b. 28 Sep 1775, d. 11 Jun 1850
Child 1.Jane Trimble+3 d. 1837

Citations

  1. [S1404] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Moses Trimble and Mary Berry on 20 January 1803 in Washington County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850.
  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 Elizabeth “Bessie” (Berry) Trimble, Memorial# 46973477. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Berry Belcher, Memorial# 34936541.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Moses James Trimble, Memorial# 46973475.

Nancy Berry1

b. 15 October 1803, d. 13 March 1876
Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father-Possible*Samuel Berry1,2 b. 1775
Birth*15 October 1803Nancy Berry was born on 15 October 1803 in Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*14 October 1823She married first William E. Gordon, son of _____ Gordon, on 14 October 1823 in Madison County, Illinois.3,4,1 
Residence*After their marriage, Nancy and William settled on a homestead near Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. Their first home was a one room log cabin, measuring 20 by 20 feet.5 
Biographical Info*Family stories reported that Nancy could swim the Illinois River, which was quite a feat for a woman, it was said at the time.6 
(Wife) Death6 November 1839Nancy became a widow when William E. Gordon died on 6 November 1839 at age 37.4 
Census US 1840*1840Head of Household Nancy Gordon was transcribed as Nancy "Gardens" on the 1840 census taken on 1840 in Morgan County, Illinois. Her household consisted of 7 people: David would have been the 1 free white male aged 5 thru 9, William would have been the 1 free white male aged 10 thru 14, John would have been the 1 free white male aged 15 thru 19, Sarah would have been the 1 free white female under 5, Mary and Elizabeth would have been the 2 free white females aged 5 thru 9, and Nancy, the 1 free white female aged 30 thru 39. One member of the household was employed in agriculture.7 
Marriage*24 April 1843She married second Valentine Heaton, son of James Heaton and Barbara Kinder, on 24 April 1843 in Morgan County, Illinois. Valentine had described Nancy as his childhood sweetheart. They had quarreled for some reason, and broken up, and she had married William E. Gordon and moved with him to Morgan County.

At Gordon's death in November 1839, Nancy was left a widow with six children, and was having a hard time financially. She was struggling to support her family and to keep the farm on which she lived. Valentine heard of her hardship from a man who had gone to Madison County for supplies. Upon learning the news. Valentine said he would go to Morgan County and marry her, if she would have him, as he had never loved any other girl. The man advised against it, telling Valentine that Nancy had teenage sons who might resent a stepfather. Valentine, however, went to Morgan County, and to Nancy, anyway.8,6,1 
Residence*After their marriage, Nancy and Valentine continued to live on the farm to which she had come as a bride in the fall of 1823. Valentine purchased more land in Morgan County and proved to be a good provider and stepfather to Nancy and her children.6 
(Wife) Death28 November 1845Nancy became a widow for the second time when Valentine Heaton died on 28 November 1845 at about age 45.6 
Census US 1850*12 October 1850Nancy was enumerated as Nancy "Haden" on the 1850 census taken on 12 October 1850 in Morgan County, Illinois. She was 47 years of age with real estate valued at $1,600. Her son William Gordon was 22 years old and doing the farming, and his wife Maria was 19 and their baby William was recorded as 0. Nancy's daughters, Mary, Elizabeth and Sarah Gordon, were 19, 17, and 13, respectively, and all had attended school within the year. Her son, Samuel Heaton, was 4. Nancy's father, Samuel Berry, was also enumerated in Nancy's household in 1850. He was 75 years of age.2,1 
Census US 1860*23 June 1860Nancy appeared on the 1860 census taken on 23 June 1860 in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was recorded as 50 years of age, only 3 years older than she had been 10 years earlier, with real estate valued at $6,400 and a personal estate valued at $500. The household enumerated immediately before hers on the same census page was that of her son John Gordon. Residing in Nancy's household was her son Samuel who was 15 and had attended school within the year, and her daughters, Mary who was 32 and Sarah who was 21. A servant, Mary Davis, age 16, also resided in Nancy's household in 1860.9 
Census US 1870*29 July 1870Nancy was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 29 July 1870 in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was 67 years of age and keeping house with real estate valued at $42,000 and a personal estate valued at $6,000. She was enumerated as the only member of her household, although her son John Gordon's household was enumerated immediately preceding hers on the same census page, and her son Samuel Heaton's household was enumerated immediately following hers on the same census page. So, Nancy was still surrounded by her family and loved ones in 1870.10 
Death*13 March 1876She died on 13 March 1876 in Scott County, Illinois, at age 721 
Burial* and was buried in Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. Her obituary reported her an aged lady of seventy-four years, "widely known in the southern part of the county and much respected wherever known." She had enjoyed good health until the fall of 1875 when "she was prostrated by pneumonia from the effects of which she never fully recovered."1 

Family 1

 William E. Gordon b. 2 Oct 1802, d. 6 Nov 1839
Children 1.John Gordon+1 b. 29 Jul 1824, d. 23 Apr 1906
 2.William Gordon+2 b. Aug 1826
 3.David Berry Gordon11,12 b. 29 Nov 1828, d. b Jun 1850
 4.Mary H. Gordon+2 b. 1831, d. 1913
 5.Elizabeth Gordon+2 b. 16 Oct 1833, d. 17 May 1920
 6.Sarah Gordon+2 b. 1836, d. 10 Apr 1915

Family 2

 Valentine Heaton b. 1801, d. 28 Nov 1845
Child 1.Samuel Washington Heaton+2 b. 2 Aug 1845, d. 28 Mar 1912

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, Nancy (Berry) Heaton, Memorial# 176625280. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy "Haden", Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M432_122; Page: 293A; Image: 254. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1600] Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1791 to 1850, online at www.ancestry.com, Nancy Berry and William Gordon, 14 October 1823, Madison County, Illinois. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1791 to 1850.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William E. Gordon, Memorial# 89189121.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Gordon, Memorial# 29237777.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Valentine Heaton, Memorial# 176625191, citing page 146 of The Family History of Morgan County, Illinois, May 1976, compiled by the Jacksonville Area Genealogical Society.
  7. [S487] 1840 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy Gardens, Morgan, Illinois; Page: 433. Hereinafter cited as 1840 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1600] Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1791 to 1850, online at www.ancestry.com, Nancy Gordon and Valentine "Heiton", 24 April 1843, Morgan County, Illinois.
  9. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy Heaton, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M653_213; Page: 475; Family History Library Film: 803213. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy Heaton, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M593_263; Page: 576B; Family History Library Film: 545762. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, David Berry Gordon, Memorial# 89189087.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Valentine Heaton, Memorial# 176625191.

Nancy M. Berry1,2

Family
Marriage*14 September 1871She married George W. Donaldson on 14 September 1871 in Knox County, Indiana.1,2 

Family

 George W. Donaldson b. 1844
Child 1.Corda E. Donaldson+1 b. Apr 1876, d. 20 Jan 1906

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George W. and Nancy M. Donaldson, Year: 1880; Census Place: Widner, Knox, Indiana; Roll: 289; Page: 402b; Enumeration District: 128. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2649] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 14 September 1871 in Knox County, Indiana, USA of George W Donaldson and Nancy M Berry, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana State Board of Health Marriage Certificates, 1816-1956, Certificate# 704. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012.

Samuel Berry1

b. 1775
Family
Birth*1775Samuel Berry was born about 1775 in Delaware.1 
(Father) Census US 185012 October 1850Samuel appeared on the 1850 census taken on 12 October 1850 in the household of his daughter, Nancy Heaton, in Morgan County, Illinois. He was 75 years of age.1,2 

Family
Child 1.Nancy Berry+2,1 b. 15 Oct 1803, d. 13 Mar 1876

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy "Haden", Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M432_122; Page: 293A; Image: 254. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy (Berry) Heaton, Memorial# 176625280. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Sarah Frances Berry1

b. 16 February 1832, d. 18 April 1906
Family
Birth*16 February 1832Sarah Frances Berry was born on 16 February 1832 in Barren County, Kentucky.1 
Marriage*4 January 1851She married first James A. Kimble on 4 January 1851 in Sumner County, Tennessee.1,2 
Marriage*18 February 1859She married second George Washington Church on 18 February 1859 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky.1,3 
(Wife) Death1896Sarah became a widow when George Washington Church died in 1896 at about age 60.3 
Death*18 April 1906She died on 18 April 1906 in Barren County at age 741 
Burial* and was buried in Allen - Church - Steffey Cemetery, Glasgow, Barren County.1 

Family 1

 James A. Kimble
Child 1.Martha Catherine Kimble4,1 b. 27 Dec 1855

Family 2

 George Washington Church b. 24 Dec 1836, d. 1896
Child 1.Massie Church+1,5 b. 1870, d. 10 May 1895

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 Frances (Berry) Church, Memorial# 88973564. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1704] Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 4 January 1851 in Sumner County, Tennessee, USA, of Sarah F Berry and James A Kimble. Hereinafter cited as Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George Washington Church, Memorial# 88975894.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha Catherine “Mattie” (Kimble) Hayes, Memorial# 15310433.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Massie (Church) Eudy, Memorial# 88974487.

Thomas Berry

Family
Father*James Berry; note: James may be Thomas's father, brother or other relative. James Berry was a witness to the 1777 will of Walter Hinds and Thomas and Alexander Berry were named as trustees in the 1794 will of Walter Hinds' son, Ralph Hinds
(Trustee) Will15 April 1794Thomas Berry of Rockfield in the County of Cavan was named as a Trustee of the properties in the will of Ralph Hinds, dated 15 April 1794 and proved on 10 May 1794.1 

Citations

  1. [S343] Ralph Hinds will (15 Apr 1794), Copy of the Will of Ralph Hinds, deceased 1794, National Archives of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland. Hereinafter cited as Will of Ralph Hinds, deceased 1794.

Yvonne Janice Berry1

b. 13 June 1913
Family
Father*Ewell Berry1 b. 29 Nov 1891
Mother*Martha Hunt1 b. Mar 1895, d. 19 May 1933
Birth*13 June 1913Yvonne Janice Berry was born on 13 June 1913 at 1936 Division Street, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S2628] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Yvonne Janice Berry on 13 June 1913 at 1936 Division Street, in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, USA, daughter of Ewell Berry of New Albany, age 20, farmer, born in Oklahoma, and Martha Hunt of New Albany, age 18, housewife, born in New Albany, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, Indiana; Birth; Year: 1913; Roll: 004, citing Certificate# 13077, Roll# 40474_357401, Volume Range 620 - 626. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944.

Aaron Bertels1

b. 1836, d. 24 March 1912
Family
Birth*1836Aaron Bertels was born in 1836.1 
Name-SpellingsAnother variation of the spelling of the BERTELS family's surname found in our research was Bertles.1,2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Ann __?__.3,1 
Death*24 March 1912He died on 24 March 1912 in his home at 22 Houghton Avenue, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, at about age 761 
Burial* and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Mercer County.1 

Family

 Sarah Ann __?__ b. 1838, d. 5 Aug 1918
Child 1.Caroline Bertles1,2 b. 3 Mar 1863, d. 4 May 1952

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, Aaron Bertels, Memorial# 38602031. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Caroline (Bertles) Worthington, Memorial# 13057469.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah Ann Bertels, Memorial# 36163433.

Caroline Bertles1

b. 3 March 1863, d. 4 May 1952
Family
Father*Aaron Bertels2,1 b. 1836, d. 24 Mar 1912
Mother*Sarah Ann __?__3,1 b. 1838, d. 5 Aug 1918
Birth*3 March 1863Caroline Bertles was born on 3 March 1863 in Solebury, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.4,1 
Name VariationShe was called Carrie.5 
Name-SpellingsAnother variation of the spelling of the BERTLES family's surname found in our research was Bertels.4,6,1,3,2 
Name VariationHer name as it appeared, on both her marriage application and marriage license, was Carrie P. Bertels, and on her duplicate marriage certificate was Carrie P. Bertles.5 
Marriage*22 October 1888She married, as his second wife, William S. Worthington on 22 October 1888 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. William was 43 years of age, a resident of Solebury, Bucks County, and a farmer. His parents were William and Mary A. Worthington, and his first wife had died on 25 June 1886 as he reported on his marriage application, or on 5 June 1883 as recorded on her gravestone. Carrie was 28 years of age, a housekeeper, and also a resident of Solebury. She had not been married previously and her parents were Aaron and Sarah "Bertles."5,1,7 
(Wife) Death1 September 1919Carrie became a widow when William S. Worthington died on 1 September 1919 at about age 75.8 
Death*4 May 1952She died on 4 May 1952 in the Bucks County Home, Doylestown, at age 891,4 
Burial*8 May 1952 and was buried on 8 May 1952 in Section D-27-4W, of Solebury Friends Burying Grounds, Solebury.1,4 

Family

 William S. Worthington b. 1844, d. 1 Sep 1919

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, Caroline (Bertles) Worthington, Memorial# 13057469. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Aaron Bertels, Memorial# 38602031.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah Ann Bertels, Memorial# 36163433.
  4. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Caroline Bertles Worthington, certificate# 41385, age 89, widow, domestic housework, born on 3 March 1863 in Solebury Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, died on 4 May 1952 in Bucks County Home, Rural Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, parents Aaron Bertles and Sarah Anne Bertles, informant Norma M. Leatherman, Doylestown, burial on 8 May 1952 in Solebury Friends, Solebury. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1972.
  5. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William S. Worthington and Carrie P. Bertels or Bertles on 22 October 1888 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927060. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  6. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William S. Worthington and Carrie P. Bertels or Bertels on 22 October 1888 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927060.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Kate Shean Worthington, Memorial# 14512865, her gravestone recorded her date of death as 5 June 1883 and the memorial transcription reported it as 5 January 1883.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Worthington, Memorial# 13057554.

Dora Bell Bertram1

b. 27 January 1880, d. 10 April 1961
Family
Birth*27 January 1880Dora Bell Bertram was born on 27 January 1880 in Kentucky.1 
Marriage*23 December 1902She married William Thomas Britt, son of William Nelson Britt and Martha Ann Bailey, on 23 December 1902 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky.2,1,3 
(Wife) Death28 January 1923Dora became a widow when William Thomas Britt died on 28 January 1923 at age 59.4,3 
Death*10 April 1961She died on 10 April 1961 in Barren County, Kentucky, at age 811 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in FLOR 03 of Glasgow Municipal Cemetery, Glasgow, Barren County.1,3 

Family

 William Thomas Britt b. 10 Feb 1863, d. 28 Jan 1923

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, Dora Bell (Bertram) Britt, Memorial# 112727910. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 23 December 1902 in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of William T. Britt and Dora B. Bertram, citing FHL Film# 000551015. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Dr William Thomas Britt, Memorial# 112740288.
  4. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of William Thomas Britt on 28 January 1923 in Barren, Kentucky, USA, age 58, married, born on 10 February 1864 in Kentucky, to William Britt and Martha Ann Bailey, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.

Lydia Besse1

Family
Marriage*7 July 1748She married Samuel Leonard of Bridgewater, son of Josiah Leonard and Abigail Washburn, on 7 July 1748 in Wareham, Plymouth County.1 

Family

 Samuel Leonard b. s 1720

Citations

  1. [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), Marriages, Volume II, page 245. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.

Thankful Besse1

Family
Marriage*22 November 1744She married Nathan Leonard of Bridgewater, son of Josiah Leonard and Abigail Washburn, on 22 November 1744 in Wareham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 

Family

 Nathan Leonard b. s 1722
Child 1.Sarah Leonard3 b. 23 Apr 1756

Citations

  1. [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), Marriages, Volume 2, page 244. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.
  2. [S862] Ralph V. Wood Jr., Mayflower Families through Five Generations: Volume 12, Francis Cooke (Plymouth, Massachusetts: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 2008), Person No. 227, Abigail Washburn, pages 247-248. Hereinafter cited as Francis Cooke of the Mayflower (Five).
  3. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Births, Volume 1, page 214.

Mary Bessee1

Family
Marriage*17 March 1757She married Simeon Hayward, son of Nathaniel Hayward and Mary Harvey, on 17 March 1757 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).2,1,3 
Relocation*Mary and Simeon Hayward moved away from Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).2 

Family

 Simeon Hayward

Citations

  1. [S612] Paul Dillon Hayward, Thomas Hayward of Bridgewater (Denver, Colorado: P.D. Hayward, 1985), Author stated in his Preface that this book is his third compilation on the Haywards and that most of the data he obtained from previously published sources. He warned that there are undoubtedly many errors, some of which may invalidate entire sections, page 4. Hereinafter cited as Thomas Hayward of Bridgewater.
  2. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Hayward, pages 181-190. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.
  3. [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), Marriages, Volume II, page 176. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.

Samuel B. Bessey1

b. 1810
Family
Birth*1810Samuel B. Bessey was born about 1810 in Maine.2 
Marriage*He married, as his first wife, Ruth Davis.2 
Divorce*March 1867Samuel and Ruth were divorced in March 1867 in Somerset County, Maine.3 
Census US 1870*24 June 1870Lizzie and Samuel B. Bessey were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 24 June 1870 in Canaan, Somerset County, Maine.4 
Marriage*8 July 1870He married Elizabeth Bowker on 8 July 1870 in Canaan, Somerset County, Maine.1 
Divorce*December 1875Elizabeth B. Bessey was granted a divorce from Samuel in December 1875 in Somerset County, Maine.5 

Family 1

 Ruth Davis b. 1812

Family 2

 Elizabeth Bowker b. Mar 1831, d. 30 Jun 1907

Citations

  1. [S2529] Maine, U.S., Marriage Records, 1713-1922, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 8 July 1870 in Canaan, Somerset, Maine, USA, of Mrs Elizabeth B Jewett and Samuel B Bessey, both of Canaan, married by F. W. Towle, Trial Justice, referencing Maine State Archives; Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084; Pre 1892 Delayed Returns; Roll Number: 8. Hereinafter cited as Maine, U.S., Marriage Records, 1713-1922.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Samuel and Ruth Bessey, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Canaan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: M653_452; Page: 916; Family History Library Film: 803452. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2929] Maine, U.S., Divorce Records, 1798-1891, online at www.ancestry.com, divorce record for Samuel B Bessey, Plaintiff, vs. Ruth Bessey, Defendant, dated March 1867 in Somerset County, Maine, citing the SJC Court, Volume and Page: 11/523. Hereinafter cited as Maine, U.S., Divorce Records, 1798-1891.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Samuel B. Bessey and Elizabeth B. Jewett, Year: 1870; Census Place: Canaan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: M593_558; Page: 90A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2929] Maine, U.S., Divorce Records, 1798-1891, online at www.ancestry.com, divorce record for Elizabeth B Bessey, Plaintiff, vs. Samuel B Bessey, Defendant, dated December 1875 in Somerset County, Maine, citing the SJC Court, Volume and Page: 16/356.

Henry Best1

b. March 1858
Family
Birth*March 1858Henry Best was born in March 1858 in Ohio.2 
Marriage*1886He married Clara Jefferies in 1886.1,2 
Census US 1900*16 June 1900Clara and Henry Best were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 16 June 1900 on Clime Street, Delphos, Van Wert County, Ohio. Henry was 42 years of age and worked as a Hedding Maker, and Clara was 38 years of age. They were both able to read, write and speak English. They rented their house, had been married for 14 years, and Clara had given birth to five children, four of whom were living. Three children were enumerated with them in 1900. Mary M. was 9 years old, able to read, write and speak English, and had attended school for nine months during the census year; Henry D. and Leo were ages 7 and 4 years, respectively. Henry's brother, Jacob G., was also enumerated in Henry and Clara's household in 1900. He was single, 43 years of age, able to read, write and speak English, and worked as a Carpenter.2 

Family

 Clara Jefferies b. Sep 1861
Child 1.Mary Margaret Best1,2 b. 16 Jun 1889

Citations

  1. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Stephen B. "Schleutter" of Delphos, Ohio, laborer, stating he was not previously married, age 28 years on 10 November 1916, born in Delphos, Ohio, son of Fred "Schleutter" and Mary Dilger, married Maggie Best of Delphos, Ohio, housekeeper, not previously married, age 27 years on 26 June 1916, born in Van Wert County, Ohio, daughter of Henry Best and Clara Jefferies, married on 7 June 1917 in Van Wert, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001015865. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Clara Best, Year: 1900; Census Place: Delphos, Van Wert, Ohio; Roll: 1329; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0096. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

Mary Margaret Best1

b. 16 June 1889
Family
Father*Henry Best2,3 b. Mar 1858
Mother*Clara Jefferies2,3 b. Sep 1861
Birth*16 June 1889Mary Margaret Best was born on 16 June 1889 in Van Wert County, Ohio.2 
Name VariationShe was called Maggie.2 
(Daughter) Census US 190016 June 1900Mary M. was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 16 June 1900 in the household of her parents on Clime Street, Delphos, Van Wert County, Ohio. She was 9 years old, able to read, write and speak English, and had attended school for nine months during the census year.3 
Marriage*7 June 1917She married, as his second wife, Stephen B. Schleeter, son of Fred Schleeter and Mary Dilger, on 7 June 1917 in Van Wert County, Ohio.2,4 

Family

 Stephen B. Schleeter b. 10 Nov 1888

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 Margaret “Maggie” (Best) Schleeter, Memorial# 30224923. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Stephen B. "Schleutter" of Delphos, Ohio, laborer, stating he was not previously married, age 28 years on 10 November 1916, born in Delphos, Ohio, son of Fred "Schleutter" and Mary Dilger, married Maggie Best of Delphos, Ohio, housekeeper, not previously married, age 27 years on 26 June 1916, born in Van Wert County, Ohio, daughter of Henry Best and Clara Jefferies, married on 7 June 1917 in Van Wert, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001015865. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  3. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Clara Best, Year: 1900; Census Place: Delphos, Van Wert, Ohio; Roll: 1329; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0096. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Lucy Waltz of Elkhart, Indiana, age 24, born on 16 January 1887 in Elkhart, Indiana, daughter of William Waltz and Flo Jacob, and Stephen "Schleetter" of Elkhart, Indiana, age 23, born on 10 November 1888 in Elkhart, Indiana, son of Fred "Schleetter" and Mary Delger, married on 8 July 1911 in Indiana, United States, citing page 413 and referencing FHL Film# 001845560. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.

Maude B. Best1,2

b. 1870, d. 27 July 1954
Family
Birth*1870Maude B. Best was born in 1870 in Waterloo, DeKalb County, Indiana.1,3 
Marriage*14 May 1891She married George W. Stricker on 14 May 1891 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.1,2 
(Wife) Death20 December 1939Maude became a widow when George W. Stricker died on 20 December 1939 at age 75.4 
Death*27 July 1954She died on 27 July 1954 at about age 843 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Section 23, Lot 168, Grave 5, of Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis.3,4 

Family

 George W. Stricker b. 15 Oct 1864, d. 20 Dec 1939
Child 1.James B. Stricker+1,2 b. 30 Nov 1897, d. 13 Nov 1987

Citations

  1. [S1710] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 26 June 1923 by the pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA, of J B Stricker of Saul Centre, Sterns County, Minnesota, age 25, retail building material, born about 1898 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, son of George W. Stricker, born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Maude Best, born Waterloo, Indiana, married Marjorie V Heaton of Spokane, Washington, age 25, teaching, daughter of William D. Heaton, born Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and Nellie Duncan, born Macomb, Illinois, referencing Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  2. [S2067] Web: Minnesota, Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2022, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of George W. Stricker and Maude B. Best on 14 May 1891 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA, citing certificate# 500470, Minnesota Association of County Officers, Saint Paul, Minnesota, Minnesota Official Marriage System. Hereinafter cited as Web: Minnesota, Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2022.
  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, Maude Stricker, Memorial# 131701289. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George W. Stricker, Memorial# 131701284.

Ida Belle Betz1

b. 28 March 1859, d. 21 February 1938
Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Jeremiah Betz2
Mother*Sarah Stewart2
Birth*28 March 1859Ida Belle Betz was born on 28 March 1859 in Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio.3 
Name-SpellingsThe BETZ surname found in our research was also spelled Bates.3 
Marriage*25 September 1877She married first William E. Harris on 25 September 1877 in Columbiana County.4 
(Wife) Death30 January 1889Ida became a widow when William E. Harris died on 30 January 1889 at age 33.5 
Marriage*7 November 1899She married second, as his second wife, George Heaton, son of Samuel Heaton and Catherine Werick, on 7 November 1899 in Columbiana County, Ohio.1,2 
Death*21 February 1938She died on 21 February 1938 in Leetonia, Columbiana County, at age 783 
Burial* and was buried in Franklin Square Cemetery, Franklin Square, Columbiana County.3 

Family 1

 William E. Harris b. 21 Dec 1855, d. 30 Jan 1889

Family 2

 George Heaton b. 31 Jan 1847, d. 26 Jun 1926

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, page 668. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of George Heaton, son of Samuel Heaton and Catherine "Werick", and Ida Harris, daughter of Jeremiah Bates and Sarah Stewart, on 7 November 1899 in Columbiana County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000927775. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  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, Ida Belle (Betz (Bates)) Harris Heaton, Memorial# 64931015. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William E Harris and Ida B Betz on 25 September 1877 in Columbiana County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000927769.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Evvert Harris, Memorial# 81156871.

Jeremiah Betz1

Family
Name-SpellingsHe was also found in our research with his name spelled Jeremiah Bates.2 
Marriage*4 March 1852He married Sarah Stewart on 4 March 1852 in Columbiana County, Ohio.3,1 

Family

 Sarah Stewart
Child 1.Ida Belle Betz1 b. 28 Mar 1859, d. 21 Feb 1938

Citations

  1. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of George Heaton, son of Samuel Heaton and Catherine "Werick", and Ida Harris, daughter of Jeremiah Bates and Sarah Stewart, on 7 November 1899 in Columbiana County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000927775. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  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, Ida Belle (Betz (Bates)) Harris Heaton, Memorial# 64931015. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Jeramiah Bates and Sarah Stewart on 4 March 1852 in Columbiana County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000927767.

John A. Betzner1

b. 8 August 1856, d. October 1910
Family
Birth*8 August 1856John A. Betzner was born on 8 August 1856 in Whitley County, Indiana.1 
Marriage*11 October 1877He married Harriet Essig on 11 October 1877.2,1,3 
Death*October 1910He died in October 1910 in Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana, at age 541 
Burial* and was buried in Plot# 4-1 of Oakgrove Methodist Redbrush Cemetery, Larwill, Whitley County.1 

Family

 Harriet Essig b. 6 Sep 1861, d. 2 Feb 1954
Child 1.Lorene Betzner+1,4 b. 30 Aug 1886, d. 29 Nov 1943

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 A Betzner, Memorial# 29030267. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Harriet (Essig) Betzner, Memorial# 29030261.
  3. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John A Betzner and Harriet Essig on 11 October 1877 in Indiana, United States, citing page 63 and referencing FHL Film# 001710720. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lorene (Betzner) Meadows, Memorial# 31730073.

Lorene Betzner1

b. 30 August 1886, d. 29 November 1943
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*John A. Betzner2,1 b. 8 Aug 1856, d. Oct 1910
Mother*Harriet Essig3,1 b. 6 Sep 1861, d. 2 Feb 1954
Birth*30 August 1886Lorene Betzner was born on 30 August 1886 in Whitley County, Indiana.1 
Marriage*10 August 1903She married Ira Meadows, son of Andrew J. Meadows and Mary Shorb, on 10 August 1903 in Indiana.1,4,5 
Census US 1910*25 April 1910Ira Meadows and Lorene (Betzner) Meadows were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 25 April 1910 in Cleveland, Whitley County, Indiana. Loreine's given name was recorded by the census taker as "Betzner", which was her maiden name. Ira was 28 years of age and a general farmer working on his own account, and Betzner was 25 years of age. They had been married for 6 years, were both able to read and write, owned their farm with a mortgage, and Betzner had given birth to one child and he was living and enumerated with his parents. Oral, whose name was recorded as "Ora" by the census taker and transcribed as "Ira" by Ancestry, was four months old. The Meadows family lived very near the household of Ira's aunt and uncle, Ray Prugh and Laura M. (Shorb) Prugh in which Ira's grandmother, Martha Ann (Heaton) Shorb Flickinger, was living. Ira's household was the last household on his census page, and the Prugh family was the first household on the next census page.6,7 
Death*29 November 1943She died on 29 November 1943 in Whitley County, Indiana, at age 571 
Burial* and was buried in Plot# W-11-37-2 in South Whitley Cemetery, South Whitley, Whitley County. She was next to her husband's younger brother, Floyd, who had been buried in Plot# W-11-36 in 1808.1,8 

Family

 Ira Meadows b. 7 Mar 1881, d. 28 Dec 1947
Child 1.Oral Meadows9,1 b. 21 Jan 1910

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, Lorene (Betzner) Meadows, Memorial# 31730073. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John A Betzner, Memorial# 29030267.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Harriet (Essig) Betzner, Memorial# 29030261.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ira Meadows, Memorial# 31730053.
  5. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Ira A Meadows and Lorena Betzner on 10 August 1903 in Indiana, United States, citing page 420 and referencing FHL Film# 001710725. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ira and Betzner Meadows, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cleveland, Whitley, Indiana; Roll: T624_389; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1374402. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ray and Laura Prugh, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cleveland, Whitley, Indiana; Roll: T624_389; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1374402.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Floyd G. Meadows, Memorial# 33349322.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Oral Meadows, Memorial# 31730112.

Mary Bevan1

Family
Marriage*She married Alexander Slator of Whitehill, County Longford in Ireland.1 
Residence*Mary and Alexander Slator lived at Whitehill, County Longford.1,2

Family

 Alexander Slator b. 1707, d. 1772
Children 1.Anne Slator+1 d. 6 Jan 1816
 2.Mary Slator+3

Citations

  1. [S1402] Interviews and emails exchanged between Michael Walsh (Michael Walsh, The Great House, Llanddewi Rydderch, Monmouthshire, Wales NP79UY), and LHB, on various dates. LHB Computer Files (Summerlin, Nevada), email dated 10 February 2014.
  2. [S1458] The lands of Whitehill in County Longford Ireland, 1832, a photograph of an original survey map, with a huge thank you for sharing to Michael Walsh (The Great House, Llanddewi Rydderch, Monmouthshire, Wales).
  3. [S1402] Interviews and emails, Michael Walsh, on various dates, email dated 29 June 2015, Graydon and Slator.

Catherine Bewighouse1

b. 10 December 1834, d. 9 May 1886
Family
Father*John Bewighouse2,1 b. 27 Dec 1800, d. 22 Sep 1890
Mother*Esther Krout Leatherman3,1 b. 21 Oct 1806, d. 15 Dec 1880
Birth*10 December 1834Catherine Bewighouse was born on 10 December 1834 in Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*She married Isaac Fretz Myers, son of Samuel Garges Myers and Susannah Fretz.1,4 
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.5 
Death*9 May 1886She died on 9 May 1886 at age 511 
Burial* and was buried with her husband's parents in Section B, Row 9 of Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery, Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1,6,7 

Family

 Isaac Fretz Myers b. 23 Feb 1831, d. 31 Jan 1905
Children 1.Susan B. Myers8 b. 2 Mar 1869, d. 15 Jan 1936
 2.Ellwood B. Myers9 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, Catharine (Bewighouse) Myers, Memorial# 106345832. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Bewighouse, Memorial# 51709480.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Esther Krout (Leatherman) Bewighouse, Memorial# 51709501.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Isaac Fretz Myers, Memorial# 106345818.
  5. [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.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susannah (Fretz) Myers, Memorial# 106345800.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel Garges Myers, Memorial# 106345790.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susan B. Myers, Memorial# 20630766.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ellwood B. Myers, Memorial# 20630754.

John Bewighouse1

b. 27 December 1800, d. 22 September 1890
Family
Birth*27 December 1800John Bewighouse was born on 27 December 1800.1 
Marriage*He married Esther Krout Leatherman.2,1 
(Husband) Death15 December 1880John became a widower when Esther Krout (Leatherman) Bewighouse died on 15 December 1880 at age 74.2 
Death*22 September 1890He died on 22 September 1890 at age 891 
Burial* and was buried in Deep Run Mennonite Church East Cemetery, Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1 

Family

 Esther Krout Leatherman b. 21 Oct 1806, d. 15 Dec 1880
Children 1.Maria Leatherman Bewighouse+1,3 b. 25 Aug 1825, d. 27 Oct 1907
 2.Catherine Bewighouse+1,4 b. 10 Dec 1834, d. 9 May 1886

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 Bewighouse, Memorial# 51709480. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Esther Krout (Leatherman) Bewighouse, Memorial# 51709501.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Maria Leatherman (Bewighouse) Beidler, Memorial# 51606154.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Catharine (Bewighouse) Myers, Memorial# 106345832.

Maria Leatherman Bewighouse1

b. 25 August 1825, d. 27 October 1907
Family
Father*John Bewighouse2,1 b. 27 Dec 1800, d. 22 Sep 1890
Mother*Esther Krout Leatherman3,1 b. 21 Oct 1806, d. 15 Dec 1880
Birth*25 August 1825Maria Leatherman Bewighouse was born on 25 August 1825.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Beidler.1,4 
Death*27 October 1907She died on 27 October 1907 at age 821 
Burial* and was buried in Deep Run Mennonite Church East Cemetery, Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1 

Family

 Joseph Beidler b. 12 Jul 1821, d. 28 Oct 1908
Child 1.Anna Eliza Beidler1 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, Maria Leatherman (Bewighouse) Beidler, Memorial# 51606154. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Bewighouse, Memorial# 51709480.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Esther Krout (Leatherman) Bewighouse, Memorial# 51709501.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Joseph Beidler, Memorial# 51606138.

Asenath Bewley1

b. 4 August 1836, d. 25 February 1917
Family
Father*Jesse Bewley2 b. 1813
Mother*Elizabeth C. Powell2,3 b. 1815, d. b 21 Dec 1848
Birth*4 August 1836Asenath Bewley was born on 4 August 1836 in Kentucky.1 
Name VariationHer full name was probably Asenath Cena Bewley because her name was also recorded as Cena.2 
Name VariationShe was called Senie.1 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 21 December 1848She was about 11 years old when her mother died at about age 32, leaving Cena's father with six children under the age of 14 years.4 
(Daughter) Marriage21 December 1848Her father married a second time, on 21 December 1848, to Evaline Wood.4 
(Daughter) Census US 185025 September 1850Cena was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of her father and stepmother in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 13 years old.2 
Marriage*She married John F. Britt, son of Obadiah F. Britt and Lucinda Littrell.1,5 
(Wife) Death7 May 1915Senie became a widow when John F. Britt died on 7 May 1915 at age 82.5 
Death*25 February 1917She died on 25 February 1917 in Lucas, Barren County, Kentucky, at age 801 
Burial* and was buried in Pleasant Home Cemetery, Barren County.1 

Family

 John F. Britt b. 23 Oct 1832, d. 7 May 1915

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, Asenath “Senie” (Bewley) Britt, Memorial# 140413258. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Evaline Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage bond dated 30 December 1833 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, between Jesse Buley and Obadiah Brit Jr. regarding the intended marriage of Jesse Buley and Elizabeth C. Powell, permission for the marriage given by Essenith Powell and Obadiah Britt, citing FHL Film# 000209752. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  4. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 December 1848 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Evaline Wood and Jesse Bewley, citing FHL Film# 000209756.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John F Britt, Memorial# 140373683.

Christopher Bewley1

b. 17 September 1844
Family
Father*Thomas Bewley1,2 b. 1805
Mother*Martha Bridges1,2 b. 1808
Birth*17 September 1844Christopher Bewley was born on 17 September 1844 in Tracy, Barren County, Kentucky.1,2 
Name VariationHis full name was Thomas Christopher Bewley.2 
Name VariationHe was called Creed.2 
(Son) Census US 185025 September 1850Christopher was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in the household of his parents in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. He was 5 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas and Martha Buley, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Thomas Christopher “Creed” Bewley, Memorial# 128901807. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.