_____ Bisbee1,2

Family
ChartsDescendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant
Marriage*She married John Thomson, son of Joseph Thomson and Elizabeth Bolton.2,3 

Family

 John Thomson b. 14 Oct 1737

Citations

  1. [S1129] Charles Hutchinson Thompson, A Genealogy of Descendants of John Thomson of Plymouth, Mass., downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Lansing, Michigan: Darius D. Thorpe, Printer and Binder, 1890), Second and Third Generations, pages 29-38; source notes her name was either "Martha" or "Elizabeth". Hereinafter cited as Descendants of John Thomson of Plymouth.
  2. [S471] Anna Chesebrough Wildey, Genealogy of the Descendants of William Chesebrough of Boston, Rehoboth, Massachusetts (New York, New York: Press of T.A. Wright, 1903), Part I, Descendants of Samuel, pages 18-301. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of William Chesebrough of Boston, Rehoboth, Massachusetts.
  3. [S1129] Charles Hutchinson Thompson, Descendants of John Thomson of Plymouth, Second and Third Generations, pages 29-38.

Albert Bishop1

b. 12 November 1847, d. 28 March 1940
Family
Birth*12 November 1847Albert Bishop was born on 12 November 1847.1 
Marriage*He married Alvirda J. Miley.2,1,3 
(Husband) Death19 May 1929Albert became a widower when Alvirda J. (Miley) Bishop died on 19 May 1929 at age 72.2 
Death*28 March 1940He died on 28 March 1940 at age 921 
Burial* and was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams County, Iowa.1 

Family

 Alvirda J. Miley b. 27 May 1856, d. 19 May 1929
Child 1.Frank E. Bishop+1,3 b. 29 Apr 1887, d. 6 May 1914

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, Albert Bishop, Memorial# 58011387. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Alvirda J. (Miley) Bishop, Memorial# 41350877.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Frank Bishop, Memorial# 41350878.

Frances Elnora Bishop1,2

b. 8 June 1914
Family
Father*Frank E. Bishop1 b. 29 Apr 1887, d. 6 May 1914
Mother*Maud Dell Heathman1 b. 22 Sep 1882, d. 28 Jul 1962
(Daughter) Death6 May 1914Her father died one month before her birth.3,1,4,2 
Birth*8 June 1914Frances Elnora Bishop was born on 8 June 1914 in Corning, Adams County, Iowa.2,1 
(Daughter) Census State IA 19151915Frances was listed with her widowed mother on the Iowa State census taken in 1915 in Corning, Adams County, Iowa. She was one year old.5,6 
(Daughter) Census US 192014 January 1920She was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 14 January 1920 in the household of her widowed mother at 1004½ Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. Frances was 5½ years old.1 
(Daughter) Marriage1920Her mother married a second time to Jacy Wright Small when Frances was about 5 years old.7,8,3,1 
(Stepdaughter) Census US 19302 May 1930She was enumerated as Frances Small, and identified as a stepdaughter, on the 1930 census in the household of her mother and stepfather, Jacy Wright Small, taken on 2 May 1930 in Tobin, Scotland County, Missouri. Frances was 13 years old and had attended school within the census year.3 

Citations

  1. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Maud Bishop, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Joseph Ward 4, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: T625_907; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 82. Hereinafter cited as 1920 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, Frances Elnora (Bishop) Hunter, Memorial# 157673145. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of "Jacie" and Maud Small, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tobin, Scotland, Missouri; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340982. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Frank Bishop, Memorial# 41350878.
  5. [S1448] Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Maud Bishop, Card# 399, Year: 1915, Corning, Adams County, Iowa, Ancestry.com. Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Hereinafter cited as Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
  6. [S1448] Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Frances Bishop, Card# 400, Year: 1915, Corning, Adams County, Iowa, Ancestry.com. Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Maud Dell (Heathman) Small, Memorial# 61229786.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jacy Wright Small, Memorial# 61229782.

Frank E. Bishop1,2,3

b. 29 April 1887, d. 6 May 1914
Family
Father*Albert Bishop4,2 b. 12 Nov 1847, d. 28 Mar 1940
Mother*Alvirda J. Miley5,2 b. 27 May 1856, d. 19 May 1929
Birth*29 April 1887Frank E. Bishop was born on 29 April 1887.2 
Marriage*22 October 1913He married, as her first husband, Maud Dell Heathman, daughter of Joseph Heathman and Celia Ann Hendren, on 22 October 1913 in Corning, Adams County, Iowa. Frank was 27 years of age and a harness maker, and Maud was also recorded as 27 years of age. It was the first marriage for each, and they were married by F. L. Roper, a Minister.1,3,6 
Death*6 May 1914Frank died on 6 May 1914 at age 27, one month before the birth of their first child7,1,2,8 
Burial* and was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams County, Iowa.2 

Family

 Maud Dell Heathman b. 22 Sep 1882, d. 28 Jul 1962
Child 1.Frances Elnora Bishop1 b. 8 Jun 1914

Citations

  1. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Maud Bishop, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Joseph Ward 4, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: T625_907; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 82. Hereinafter cited as 1920 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, Frank Bishop, Memorial# 41350878. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1508] Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Maude D. Heathman, recorded as "Granthan", daughter of Joseph "Granthan" and Sarah "Hindren", married Frank E. Bishop, son of Albert Bishop and Alvirda Miley, transcribed in error as "Alnenda Miles", on 22 October 1913 in Corning, Iowa, citing FHL Film# 1571517. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Albert Bishop, Memorial# 58011387.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Alvirda J. (Miley) Bishop, Memorial# 41350877.
  6. [S1700] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Maud D Heathman, recorded as "Grantham", age 27, of Madison, Missouri, her first marriage, daughter of Joseph "Grantham" and Sarah "Hindren", married Frank E Bishop, age 27, harness maker, his first marriage, born in Prescott, Iowa, son of Albert Bishop and "Alveda" Miley, married on 22 October 1913 by F. L. Roper, Minister, in Adams County, Iowa, USA, referencing Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949.
  7. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of "Jacie" and Maud Small, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tobin, Scotland, Missouri; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340982. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Frances Elnora (Bishop) Hunter, Memorial# 157673145.

Harriet Bishop1

b. 4 May 1774, d. 15 August 1860
Family
Birth*4 May 1774Harriet Bishop was born on 4 May 1774 in Somerset County, New Jersey.1 
Marriage*She married Stephen Brown.1,2 
Census US 1850*22 November 1850Harriet and Stephen Brown were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 22 November 1850 in Mason County, Illinois. Stephen was 80 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $1,600, and Harriet was 70 years of age. Their widowed daughter, Sophia Van Arnsdale, and her two children, John Henry Van Arnsdale and Harriett Van Arnsdale, were enumerated with them in 1850. Sopha was recorded as 50 years of age and owned real estate valued at $1,200; John Henry was recorded as age 20 and working as a farmer; and Harriet was age 16.3 
(Wife) Death5 October 1855Harriet became a widow when Stephen Brown died on 5 October 1855 at age 84.2 
Death*15 August 1860She died on 15 August 1860 in Mason County, Illinois, at age 861 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Quiver Presbyterian Cemetery, Havana, Mason County.1,2 

Family

 Stephen Brown b. 27 Mar 1771, d. 5 Oct 1855
Child 1.Sophia G. Brown+1,4 b. 6 Nov 1798, d. 29 Jan 1876

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, Harriet (Bishop) Brown, Memorial# 61956095. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Stephen Brown, Memorial# 61955955.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Stephen and Harriet Brown, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Mason, Illinois; Roll: 120; Page: 207b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sophia G. (Brown) Vanarsdale, Memorial# 94082358.

John Bishop1

b. 1722, d. 17 December 1791
Family
Father*Dr. John Bishop1
Mother*Sarah __?__1
Birth*1722John Bishop was born in 1722.1 
Marriage*7 December 1752He married Abigail Tufts, daughter of Dr. Simon Tufts and Abigail Smith, on 7 December 1752 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 
Death*17 December 1791He died from complications of gout, rheumatism and dropsy on 17 December 1791 in Medford at age 70.1,3 

Family

 Abigail Tufts b. 22 Sep 1728, d. 29 Aug 1810

Citations

  1. [S1011] Larkin T. Tufts and Edward C. Booth M.D., "Tufts Genealogy -- Earlier Generations", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 51, pages 299-305 (July 1897). Hereinafter cited as "Tufts Genealogy."
  2. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medford Marriages, page 185. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  3. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medford Deaths, page 339.

Dr. John Bishop1

Family
Marriage*He married Sarah __?__.1 

Family

 Sarah __?__
Child 1.John Bishop1 b. 1722, d. 17 Dec 1791

Citations

  1. [S1011] Larkin T. Tufts and Edward C. Booth M.D., "Tufts Genealogy -- Earlier Generations", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 51, pages 299-305 (July 1897). Hereinafter cited as "Tufts Genealogy."

Minerva Sophia Bishop1

b. 19 June 1888
Family
Father*Sylvanus Parker Bishop2 b. 11 Dec 1862
Mother*Celesta Sarah Davis3,1 b. 13 Oct 1864
Birth*19 June 1888Minerva Sophia Bishop was born on 19 June 1888 in Sanborn County, South Dakota.1,4 
Name VariationShe was called Nern.1 
Marriage*8 February 1908He married Roy Bracken, son of Michael N. Bracken and Luticia J. Cannon, on 8 February 1908 in Mitchell County, Iowa.1,5,4 

Family

 Michael LeRoy Bracken b. 7 Mar 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, Minerva Sophia “Nern” (Bishop) Bracken, Memorial# 29205439. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sylvanus Parker Bishop, Memorial# 17207192.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Celesta Sarah (Davis) Bishop, Memorial# 17207199.
  4. [S1700] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Roy Bracken, age 22, born in Rock Creek Mitchell County, son of Michael Bracken and Leticia Cannon, married Nern Bishop, age 20, born in Sanborn County, South Dakota, daughter of Vene Bishop and Silvesta Davis, married on 8 February 1908 in Mitchell County, Iowa, USA, referencing Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Volume# 431, (Mills - Wright). Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Michael LeRoy “Roy” Bracken, Memorial# 29205426.

Phillip J. Bishop1

b. 19 April 1886, d. 27 August 1957
Family
Birth*19 April 1886Phillip J. Bishop was born on 19 April 1886 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.1 
Marriage*24 January 1908He married Norine Morse on 24 January 1908 in Coldwater.2,1,3,4 
Death*27 August 1957He died on Tuesday, 27 August 1957, in his home at 154 Hull Street, Coldwater, at age 711 
Burial* and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.1 

Family

 Norine Morse b. 24 Sep 1886, d. 31 Aug 1976
Child 1.Ralph M. Bishop5,6,1 b. 2 May 1908, d. 18 May 1956

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, Phillip J. Bishop, Memorial# 114379840, with information from the obituary published in the Battle Creek Enquirer on Wednesday, 28 August 1957 and attached to his memorial page. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Norine M. Bishop, Memorial# 114379809.
  3. [S2090] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Phil Bishop of Coldwater, Michigan, age 21, born in Michigan, parents John Bishop and Clara "Morse" (sic), married Norine Morse of Coldwater, age 21, born in Michigan, parents Fred Morse and Ella Dewey, married on 24 January 1908 in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA, record# 5477, citing Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, MI, USA, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Film# 94, "1907 Wayne-1908 Clare". Hereinafter cited as Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  4. [S2090] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John Bishop of Coldwater, Michigan, age 23, born in Ireland, and Clara Morris, age 18, born in New York, married on 21 August 1879 in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA, record# 282 A, citing Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, MI, USA, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Film# 25, "1883 Berrien-1883 Manistee."
  5. [S2090] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Mr. Ralph Bishop of Coldwater, Michigan, grocery clerk, no previous marriages, age 24, born in Coldwater, Michigan, parents Phill Bishop and Norine Morris, and Mae Lighthill of Battle Creek, Michigan, bookkeeper, one previous marriage and maiden name was Mae Lighthill, age 26, born in Oakwood, Ohio, parents John Lighthill and Luella Ralston, married on 5 March 1933 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA, in presence of witnesses Cyrus M. Heath and Elizabeth Heath, County File# 49, State File# 13 4141, citing Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan, USA, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Film# 29, "Calhoun (1930-1937)."
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ralph Morris Bishop, Memorial# 235920421, with information from the obituary attached to his memorial page.

Purnell Bishop1

b. 1796, d. April 1875
Family
Birth*1796Purnell Bishop was born in 1796 in Maryland.1 
Marriage*4 September 1819He married first Nancy Stone on 4 September 1819 in Fayette County, Kentucky.2 
(Husband) Deathbefore 31 March 1827Purnell became a widower when Nancy (Stone) Bishop died before 31 March 1827.3 
Marriage*1828He married second Sarah M. Hewett, daughter of John M. Hewett and Sarah __?__, in 1828.1,4 
(Husband) Death10 March 1875Purnell became a widower for the second time when Sarah M. (Hewett) Bishop died in 10 March 1875 at the age of 65 years and 11 months.5,4 
Death*April 1875He died in April 1875, just a few weeks after his wife, in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, at about age 791 
Burial*30 April 1875 and was buried on 30 April 1875 with his wife in Section C, Lot 11, Part N1/2 of Lexington Cemetery, Lexington.1 

Family 1

 Nancy Stone d. b 31 Mar 1827

Family 2

 Sarah M. Hewett b. 25 Mar 1809, d. 10 Mar 1875

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, Purnell Bishop, Memorial# 138127531. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1698] Kentucky, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, Purnell Bishop and Nancy Stone, Fayette County, 4 September 1819. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850.
  3. [S1743] Kentucky pioneer and court records, online at www.ancestry.com, Lexington Public Library, Extracts from Funeral Invitations, page 295, Mrs. Nancy Bishop, at the house of Mr. Purnell Bishop on 31 March 1827. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky pioneer and court records.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah Marie (Hewett) Bishop, Memorial# 138127618.
  5. [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.

Ralph M. Bishop1

b. 2 May 1908, d. 18 May 1956
Family
Father*Phillip J. Bishop2,3,4 b. 19 Apr 1886, d. 27 Aug 1957
Mother*Norine Morse5 b. 24 Sep 1886, d. 31 Aug 1976
Birth*2 May 1908Ralph M. Bishop was born on 2 May 1908 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.1,3 
Name VariationHis full name was Ralph Morris Bishop.1 
Marriage*5 March 1933He married first, as her fourth husband and fifth marriage, Mae Lighthill, daughter of John M. Lighthill and Alpha Ralston, on 5 March 1933 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.2 
Census US 1940*5 June 1940Mae and Ralph M. Bishop were enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 5 June 1940 at 6410 32nd Street, Precinct 21, Pinellas County, Florida. Ralph was 31 years of age, had completed his education through the 4th year of High School, and worked as a meat cutter in a privately owned grocery store. He had worked 48 hours the week before the census was taken, 52 weeks in 1939, and his income in 1939 was $1,820. Mae was recorded as 31 years of age, had completed her education through the 4th year of High School, and worked as a saleslady in a privately owned retail bakery. She had worked 48 hours the week before the census was taken, 16 weeks in 1939, and her income in 1939 was $192. They had no other sources of income, rented their house for $25 per month, and on 1 April 1935 had lived in Lansing, Lenawee County, Michigan.6 
Draft Registration*16 October 1940Ralph Morris Bishop completed his World War II Draft Registration Card on 16 October 1940 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida. His home address was reported as Box 949, Route 2, St. Petersburg, and the person who would always know his address was his wife, whose name was recorded as Orpha Mae Bishop, and her address the same as his.1 
Divorce*Ralph and Mae separated, and were probably divorced, because Ralph married again in 1945, and Mae married again in 1946.7,8 
Marriage*8 December 1945He married second, as her second husband, Hazel G. (Draper) Aldrich, daughter of William J. Draper and Inez F. Sharp, on 8 December 1945 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.7 
Death*18 May 1956He died on 18 May 1956 in Pinellas County, Florida, at age 483 
Burial* and was buried in Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Clearwater, Pinellas County.3 

Family 1

 Mae Lighthill b. 25 May 1905, d. 26 Feb 1991

Family 2

 Hazel G. Draper b. Jun 1895

Citations

  1. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Ralph Morris Bishop of St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA, age 32, born on 2 May 1908 at Coldwater, Michigan, USA, registered on 16 October 1940 in St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA, describing him as 5' 10' in height, weighing 155 lbs., light complexion, blue eyes and brown hair, person who would always know his address, his wife, Mae Orpha Bishop, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, WWII Draft Registration Cards for Florida, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147, Box 36. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  2. [S2090] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Mr. Ralph Bishop of Coldwater, Michigan, grocery clerk, no previous marriages, age 24, born in Coldwater, Michigan, parents Phill Bishop and Norine Morris, and Mae Lighthill of Battle Creek, Michigan, bookkeeper, one previous marriage and maiden name was Mae Lighthill, age 26, born in Oakwood, Ohio, parents John Lighthill and Luella Ralston, married on 5 March 1933 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA, in presence of witnesses Cyrus M. Heath and Elizabeth Heath, County File# 49, State File# 13 4141, citing Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan, USA, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Film# 29, "Calhoun (1930-1937)". Hereinafter cited as Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  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, Ralph Morris Bishop, Memorial# 235920421, with information from the obituary attached to his memorial page. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Phillip J. Bishop, Memorial# 114379840, with information from the obituary published in the Battle Creek Enquirer on Wednesday, 28 August 1957 and attached to his memorial page.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Norine M. Bishop, Memorial# 114379809.
  6. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ralph and Mae Bishop, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pinellas, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00610; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 52-53. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2090] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Hazel (Draper) Aldrich of 219 Second Street, Jackson, Michigan, Stenographer, married once before, age 45, born in Jackson, Michigan, parents William J Draper and Inez Frances Sharpe, married Ralph M Bishop of 219 Second Street, Jackson, Michigan, Meat Market Operator, married once before, age 40, born in Coldwater, Michigan, parents Phillip J. Bishop and Norine Morse, on 8 December 1945 in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA, record# , citing Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, MI, USA, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Film# 99, "Jackson (1943-1946)."
  8. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Orpha Mae Bishop of Battle Creek, Michigan, age 38, born on 25 May 1908 in Paulding County, Ohio, daughter of John Lighthill and Luella Ralston, and Elsworth Acker of Battle Creek, Michigan, age 25, born on 19 December 1921 in Jackson County, Michigan, son of Albert Acker and Eva Hand, married on 5 November 1946 in Indiana, United States, citing page 362 and referencing FHL Film# 001887342. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.

Sarah Josephine Bishop1

b. 8 March 1852, d. 6 January 1913
Family
Birth*8 March 1852Sarah Josephine Bishop was born on 8 March 1852 in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania.1 
Name VariationShe was called Sallie.1 
Marriage*She married George Alfred Frame.1,2 
Death*6 January 1913She died on 6 January 1913 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 601 
Burial* and was buried in Green Mount Cemetery, West Chester, Chester County.1 

Family

 George Alfred Frame b. 11 Oct 1847, d. 20 Dec 1916
Child 1.Helen Frame+1,3 b. 1878, d. 1953

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 Josephine “Sallie” (Bishop) Frame, Memorial# 142770885. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George Alfred Frame, Memorial# 142770857.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Helen (Frame) Heaton, Memorial# 149710293.

Sylvanus Parker Bishop1

b. 11 December 1862
Family
Birth*11 December 1862Sylvanus Parker Bishop was born on 11 December 1862.1,2 
Marriage*He married Celesta Sarah Davis.3,1 

Family

 Celesta Sarah Davis b. 13 Oct 1864
Child 1.Minerva Sophia Bishop1 b. 19 Jun 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, Sylvanus Parker Bishop, Memorial# 17207192. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Minerva Sophia “Nern” (Bishop) Bracken, Memorial# 29205439.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Celesta Sarah (Davis) Bishop, Memorial# 17207199.

F. J. Bissell1

Family
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Marriage*He married Elizabeth M. Heaton, daughter of Samuel H. Heaton and Catherine Webster.1 

Family

 Elizabeth M. Heaton b. 31 Dec 1871

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 5, page 157. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Jonathan Bitner1

Family
Marriage*He married Mary Ann Mathews.1 

Family

 Mary Ann Mathews
Child 1.Rachel Bitner+1 b. 11 Apr 1818, d. 10 Jun 1854

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."

Rachel Bitner1

b. 11 April 1818, d. 10 June 1854
Family
Father*Jonathan Bitner1
Mother*Mary Ann Mathews1
Birth*11 April 1818Rachel Bitner was born on 11 April 1818 in Pennsylvania.2,3,4 
Marriage*She married, as his first wife, George Marker, son of Henry Marker and Mary Ambrose, probably in Pennsylvania.1,3 
Census US 1850*29 August 1850Rachel and George Marker were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 29 August 1850 in Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. George was 33 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $1000. Rachel was also 33 years of age. They lived with their children, Rosana, age 8, Mary A., age 6, Elizabeth 4, Amanda 2, and Louisa 8 months. The two older girls, Rosana and Mary Ann, had both attended school within the last year. Also living in the Marker household was David Peep, age 13 who, like everyone else in the household, had been born in Pennsylvania.4 
Death*10 June 1854She died on 10 June 1854 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, at age 36.3,4,5,2 

Family

 George Marker b. 11 Mar 1818, d. c 1877
Children 1.Rosana Marker3,4 b. 17 Jan 1842
 2.Mary Ann Marker+3,4 b. 1 Oct 1843, d. 13 Jun 1928
 3.Elizabeth Marker3,4 b. 4 Sep 1845
 4.Amanda Marker3,4 b. bt 1847 - 1848
 5.Louisa Marker3,4 b. bt 1849 - 1850
 6.Lavina Marker3,5 b. c 1850
 7.Malinda Marker3,4 b. 2 Dec 1852, d. 17 Dec 1881

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. [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, Rachel (Bitner) Marker, Memorial# 34883138. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1439] Mary E. Ambrose, Ancestors and descendants of Amos Ambrose and Mary Brough of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Includes sources and index. (Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania: published by the author, 1996), Children of John and Susanna Ambrose, pages 23-24. Hereinafter cited as Amos Ambrose and Mary Brough of Westmoreland County.
  4. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George and Rachel Marker, Donegal, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll M432_836; Page: 93A; Image: 534. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George C. Marker, Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll M653_1195; Page: 589; Image: 708; Family History Library Film: 805195. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Christopher Bittenbender

b. 4 February 1721, d. 19 August 1805
Family
Birth*4 February 1721Christopher Bittenbender was born on 4 February 1721 in Pfalzau, Sankt Pölten-Land Bezirk, Lower Austria (Niederösterreich), Austria.1 
Marriage*22 May 1749He married Anna Elizabeth Keppler on 22 May 1749 in New Hanover, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.2,1,3,4 
(Mentioned) CodicilHis wife's grandson, Christopher Myers, prepared an undated codicil to his will dated 8 May 1798 which 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.2 
Death*19 August 1805He died on 19 August 1805 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at age 84 
Burial* and was buried in Plot M-11 to 20 of Easton Cemetery, Easton. His remains were removed from St. John's Burying Ground in Easton on 1 May 1870.1 

Family

 Anna Elizabeth Keppler b. 16 Oct 1711, d. 7 May 1792

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, Christopher Bittenbender, Memorial# 169384582. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [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.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Anna Elizabeth (Keppler) Bittenbender, Memorial# 28284882.
  4. [S1609] Pennsylvania, Compiled Marriage Records, 1700-1821, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Anna Eliz Mayer and Christophe "Buttebinder" on 22 May 1749 in New Hanover, Montgomery, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania Compiled Marriage Records, 1700-1821.

Alfred Bitting1

Family
Marriage*He married Gainor Mathias, daughter of Abel Mathias and Sarah __?__.1 
(Son-in-Law) Will25 September 1835Alfred's father-in-law, Abel Mathias of Hilltown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, prepared his will dated 25 September 1835 and began by appointing his wife, Sarah, Executrix, and son, John, Executor, of what was described as his last will and testament.

]He ordered and directed that his Executor, or the survivor of him, shall at the expiration of one year after the decease of his widow, pay to the Trustees of the Baptist Church in Hilltown $200 to be vested and kept by them and their successors in some safe and productive fund, the interest thereof to be paid annually to his daughter Gainor or her attorney in fact, and that her receipt alone, or that of her attorney, shall be a sufficient discharge, and that neither the principal nor the interest shall be subject to the control of, nor the payment of, any of the debts of her present husband, Alfred Bitting, but upon the demise of her said husband, or a divorce being obtained, the devise shall be paid to her or her heirs, and in case of her demise before either of those events shall take place, then the money to be paid to her heirs.1 

Family

 Gainor Mathias
Child 1.Louisa Bitting+2,3 b. 3 Jun 1833, d. 24 Nov 1919

Citations

  1. [S1614] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Abel Mathias, #8876, dated 25 September 1835, with codicil dated 22 April 1843, and proved 15 October 1850, Bucks County Wills, Volumes 13-14, 1847-1859, pages 332-334, images 165-166 of 684. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993.
  2. [S2091] Genealogy of the descendants of John Kirk, born 1660, at Alfreton, in Derbyshire, England, online at www.ancestry.com, #1033. Joseph Mathews, Sixth Generation, page 155. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the descendants of John Kirk, born 1660, at Alfreton, in Derbyshire, England.
  3. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Louisa M Mathews, certificate# 110053, age 86, widow, retired, born on 3 June 1833 in Pennsylvania, died on 24 November 1919 in New Britain, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA, parents Alfred Bitting and Gainer Mathias, informant Alfred B. Mathews, New Britain, burial on 28 November 1919 in New Britain Cemetery. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1972.

Edmund E. Bitting1,2

b. 1860
Family
Relationship5th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Joel E. Bitting3 b. 1831
Mother*Josephine Heaton3 b. 10 Feb 1839, d. 6 Dec 1860
Birth*1860Edmund E. Bitting was born in 1860 in Pennsylvania.3,4 
(Grandson) Will5 September 1868Edmund's maternal grandfather, Owen Heaton of Hilltown Township, Bucks County, prepared his will dated 5 September 1868 in which he identified his three surviving children, a son-in-law and a grandson, and appointed his daughter, Mary Margaret Heaton, and son-in-law, Thomas M. Wiser, to be his Executors.

His will directed his executor to sell all of his real and personal property within one year after his death and to distribute the proceeds as follows: The sum of $200 to his daughter Mary Margaret in advance, and the remainder in equal shares to his three children and his grandchild Edmund E. Bitting, being four shares. One share each to Mahlon Heaton, Mary Margaret Heaton, Eliza, intermarried to Thomas M. Wiser, and Edmund E. Bitting.

The will stated that in case his death occurred before his said grandson attained the age of 21 years, his Executors were directed to have a guardian appointed by the Orphans Court who shall receive his share and hold it in trust until he attained said age and then receive his share from said guardian. The will added that in case of the death of said grandson Edmund E. Bitting, during his minority or at any age without children, the said bequest to him was ordered and directed to be paid by his estate to Owen's three hereinbefore named children in equal shares.1 
(Grandson) Death28 November 1877Edmund was about 17 years old when his maternal grandfather died on 28 November 1877 at age 775,6 
(Grandson) Probate8 December 1877 and his grandfather's will was proved on 8 December 1877 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, when Letters Testamentary were granted to Mary Margaret Heaton and Thomas M. Wiser, the Executors named in his will.1 

Citations

  1. [S1614] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Owen Heaton, #14349, dated 5 September 1868 and proved 8 December 1877, Bucks County Wills, Volumes 19-20, 1873-1880, pages 107-109, images 398-399 of 623. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Owen and Nennetta Heaton, Hilltown, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1313; Page: 304B; Family History Library Film: 552812, his name recorded as Edwin. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Owen and Nennetta Heaton, Hilltown, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1313; Page: 304B; Family History Library Film: 552812.
  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, Josephine (Heaton) Bitting, Memorial# 55714941. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, page 651. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Owen Heaton, Memorial# 14490403.

Joel E. Bitting1

b. 1831
Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Birth*1831Joel E. Bitting was born about 1831 in Pennsylvania.2 
Name VariationHe was called Jack.3 
Marriage*He married Josephine Heaton, daughter of Owen Heaton and Penninnah Hinds.1,3 
Census US 1860*20 July 1860Josephine and Joel E. Bitting were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 20 July 1860 in Warrington, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Joel was 29 years of age and a school teacher with real estate valued at $200 and a personal estate valued at $100, and Josephine was 22 years of age.2 
(Husband) Death6 December 1860Jack became a widower when Josephine (Heaton) Bitting died on 6 December 1860 at age 21.1 

Family

 Josephine Heaton b. 10 Feb 1839, d. 6 Dec 1860
Child 1.Edmund E. Bitting4 b. 1860

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Josephine (Heaton) Bitting, Memorial# 55714941. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joel E. and Josephine Bitting, Warrington, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Page: 792; Family History Library Film: 805083. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  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 18, page 651. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Owen and Nennetta Heaton, Hilltown, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1313; Page: 304B; Family History Library Film: 552812. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Louisa Bitting1

b. 3 June 1833, d. 24 November 1919
Family
Father*Alfred Bitting1,2
Mother*Gainor Mathias1,2
Birth*3 June 1833Louisa Bitting was born on 3 June 1833 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1,3,2 
Marriage*1 January 1857She married Joseph Mathews, son of Benjamin Mathews and Letitia Meredith, on 1 January 1857.1,3,4 
(Wife) Death17 October 1906Louisa became a widow when Joseph Mathews died suddenly from heart disease while sitting in a chair at his home in New Britain, Bucks County, on 17 October 1906 at age 83.1,5,4 
Death*24 November 1919She died on 24 November 1919 in New Britain, Bucks County, at age 863,2 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in New Britain Baptist Church Cemetery, New Britain.3,2 

Family

 Joseph Mathews b. 4 Mar 1823, d. 17 Oct 1906
Children 1.Alfred B. Mathews6,1 b. 5 Oct 1858, d. 11 Nov 1950
 2.Letitia Mathews1 b. 3 Jul 1864
 3.Jennie Mathews1 b. 29 Jul 1866, d. Nov 1884
 4.Thomas Mathews1 b. 10 Mar 1868

Citations

  1. [S2091] Genealogy of the descendants of John Kirk, born 1660, at Alfreton, in Derbyshire, England, online at www.ancestry.com, #1033. Joseph Mathews, Sixth Generation, page 155. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the descendants of John Kirk, born 1660, at Alfreton, in Derbyshire, England.
  2. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Louisa M Mathews, certificate# 110053, age 86, widow, retired, born on 3 June 1833 in Pennsylvania, died on 24 November 1919 in New Britain, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA, parents Alfred Bitting and Gainer Mathias, informant Alfred B. Mathews, New Britain, burial on 28 November 1919 in New Britain Cemetery. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1972.
  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, Louisa M Mathews, Memorial# 28851688. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Joseph Mathews, Memorial# 28851687.
  5. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1972, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Joseph Mathews, certificate# 96578, age 83, married, farmer, born on 4 March 1823 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, died of heart disease on 17 October 1906 in New Britain, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA, parents Benjamin Mathews and Letitia Meredith, informant Emma C. Mathews, burial on 20 October 1906 in New Britain.
  6. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1972, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Alfred B Mathews of 121 Harvey Avenue, Doylestown, Bucks County, certificate# 92057, age 92, widowed, farmer, born on 5 October 1858 in New Britain, Pennsylvania, died on 11 November 1950 in at home Doylestown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA, parents Joseph Mathews and Louisa Bitting, informant George B. Mathews, burial on 14 November 1950 in Beulah Cemetery, New Britain.

Rebecca Bixby1,2

d. 12 February 1784
Family
Marriage*26 August 1737She married Nathan Smith, son of Ephraim Smith, on 26 August 1737 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England). They were both listed in the Haverhill record as "of Boxford."1,2 
Note* Early in the history of the town of Shirley, Massachusetts, Nathan Smith, with his wife, Rebecca, and their family settled on a farm there in the vicinity of the 1882 residence of Abram Fairbanks. It is not yet known from which branch of the original Smith settlers he was descended, although it is believed he spent his youth in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts before relocating to Shirley in the early years of his marriage. He occupied but a humble position in the settlement, and his name does not appear among the 1 Mar 1747 petitioners for a division of the territory of Groton and the incorporation of a separate town.1 
Death*12 February 1784She died on 12 February 1784 in Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (Continental Congress).1 
Burial*She was buried in the old cemetery of Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (Continental Congress).1 

Family

 Nathan Smith b. 1 Jul 1710
Children 1.Nathan Smith1 b. 1738, d. 16 Nov 1835
 2.Sylvanus Smith1 b. Dec 1745, d. 1831
 3.Ephraim Smith+ b. Dec 1745
 4.Ezra Smith+ b. 29 May 1755, d. 3 Jun 1793

Citations

  1. [S484] Seth Chandler, History of the Town of Shirley, Massachusetts from its Early Settlement to A.D. 1882. The copy obtained from Google Books contains additional, handwritten notations and corrections dated 25 Sep 1883 on the William Bolton family on page 357. (Shirley, Massachusetts: Seth Chandler, 1883), pages 620-623. Hereinafter cited as Shirley Massachusetts History to 1882.
  2. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.

Rachael Bixler1

b. 11 June 1811
Family
Birth*11 June 1811Rachael Bixler was born on 11 June 1811 in Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*24 April 1836She married, as his first wife, John Coply on 24 April 1836 in Richland County, Ohio.1,2,3 

Family

 John Coply b. 19 Jul 1813
Child 1.Henry Copley1 b. 16 Mar 1837, d. 7 Jan 1908

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Rachael (Bixler) Coply, Memorial# 37884330. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Coply, Memorial# 37884096.
  3. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John Coply and Rachel Bixler on 24 April 1836 in Richland County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000388736. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.

Anna Black1

b. circa 1658, d. 9 May 1722
Family
Birth*circa 1658Anna or Hannah Black was born circa 1658 as calculated from her recorded age at death.2 
Marriage*18 December 1676She married Thomas Gilbert of Taunton, son of Thomas Gilbert and Jane Rossiter, on 18 December 1676 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England). Her name was recorded as both Hannah Black and Anna Black.3,4 
Death*9 May 1722She died on 9 May 1722 in Taunton at age 71.2 
Burial*The gravestones for Hannah (Black) Gilbert and her husband Ensign Thomas Gilbert were placed beside each other in the Caswell Street Burying Ground, East Taunton, opposite Staples Street.5 

Family

 Thomas Gilbert b. c 1643, d. 20 Apr 1725
Children 1.Hannah Gilbert+1,6 b. 28 Sep 1677, d. 6 Jun 1705
 2.Mary Gilbert+1 b. 11 Aug 1679
 3.Sarah Gilbert1 b. 11 Aug 1679
 4.Thomas Gilbert1 b. 11 Jul 1681, d. 1 Feb 1692
 5.Nathaniel Gilbert1 b. 19 Jul 1683
 6.Mehitable Gilbert1 b. 5 May 1686

Citations

  1. [S1193] Edgar H. Reed, "Marriages, Births and Deaths at Taunton Mass.", compiled from the Taunton Proprietors' Records, New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 16, pages 324-328 and Volume 17, pages 34-37 and pages 232-236 (October 1862 and January 1863): Volume 17, page 35. Hereinafter cited as "Taunton Marriages, Births and Deaths."
  2. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Taunton Deaths, Volume 3, page 87, her name spelled "Annah". Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  3. [S1193] Edgar H. Reed, "Taunton Marriages, Births and Deaths", Volume 17, page 35, her name recorded as Anna.
  4. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Taunton Marriages, Volume 2, page 198, her name recorded as Hannah.
  5. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Taunton Deaths, Volume 3, page 88.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Hannah (Gilbert) Phillips, Memorial# 20994576, noting her mother as "Hannah Blake"; created by Nareen, who requests that she be contacted through the addition/correction feature on the memorial webpage; unless additional sources are listed, the information from this source has not been verified. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Charles Stanley Black1

b. 30 September 1942
Family
Father*Richard T. Black1,2,3,4 b. 15 Mar 1922, d. 28 Feb 1986
Mother*Opal Geneva Hulse2,5,4 b. 19 Feb 1922, d. 15 Jan 2015
Birth*30 September 1942Charles Stanley Black was born on 30 September 1942 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.2 
Marriage*22 July 1960He married first, as her first husband, Judith Denise Carter, daughter of Dennis Carter and Anna Maude Adkins, on 22 July 1960 in Avondale Baptist Church, Avondale, Clay County, Missouri.1 
Divorce*16 July 1971Judith D. (Carter) Black was granted a divorce from Charles S. Black in Wyandotte County, Missouri, and the announcement was published in The Kansas City Times newspaper on 16 July 1971.6 
Marriage*21 October 1981He married second, as her third husband, Rita E. DeMoss, daughter of Ray Lee DeMoss and Mary Lou Hodge, on 21 October 1981.7,8 

Family 1

 Judith Denise Carter b. 3 May 1942

Family 2

 Rita E. DeMoss b. 29 Jan 1952

Citations

  1. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Miss Judith Denise Carter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Carter, and Charles Stanley Black, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Black, all of Platte City, Missouri, on 22 July 1960 at the Avondale, Missouri Baptist Church, the Reverend Stanley Black officiated , referencing St. Joseph News-Press/Gazette, published on 21 August 1960 in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA, citing https://www.newspapers.com/image/561548863/,0.30136326,0.50009614,0.60818225&xid=3398. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
  2. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Charles Stanley Black, born on 30 September 1942 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, son of Richard T. Black and Opal G. Hulse, died in 22 August 2003, agency notes: Aug 1958: Name listed as CHARLES STANLEY BLACK; 29 Aug 2003: Name listed as CHARLES S BLACK. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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, Richard Thomas Black, Memorial# 128511224. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Charles Stanley “Chuck” Black, Memorial# 13144477.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Opal Geneva Black, Memorial# 128511286.
  6. [S2331] Judith D. (Carter) Black 1971 Divorce from Charles S. Black, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Kansas City Times, (Kansas City, Missouri), Friday, 16 Jul7 1971, page 6, in Wyandotte County, divorce granted to Judith D. from Charles S. Black. Hereinafter cited as Judith D. (Carter) Black 1971 Divorce from Charles S. Black.
  7. [S2160] Missouri, U.S., Jackson County Marriage Records, 1840-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage license dated 12 October 1981 in Jackson County, Missouri of Charles S. Black of 9513 Fremont, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, born 30 September 1942, and Rita .E De Moss, also of 9513 Fremont, born on 29 January 1952, recorded in Jackson, Missouri, USA, citing Certificate# 1981K0068483. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Jackson County Marriage Records, 1840-1985.
  8. [S2324] Web: Jackson County, Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1826-2014, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Charles S. Black and Rita E. DE Moss in Jackson County, Missouri, USA, License# 1981K0068483, was registered on 21 October 1981. Hereinafter cited as Web: Jackson County, Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1826-2014.

Cynthia Beard Black1

Family
Marriage*She married John Berry Campbell.1 

Family

 John Berry Campbell
Child 1.Mary Jane Campbell+1 b. 2 Jan 1826, d. 2 Mar 1905

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Jane (Campbell) Camp, Memorial# 75124638. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Cynthia Beard Black1,2

b. 1801, d. April 1880
Family
Birth*1801Cynthia Beard Black was born about 1801 in Georgia.3,4 
Marriage*5 October 1824She married John Berry Campbell, son of James Campbell and Margaret Berry, on 5 October 1824 in Maury County, Tennessee.1,5 
Census US 1850*7 June 1850Cynthia and John B. Campbell were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 7 June 1850 in Scott County, Illinois. John was 45 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $5,000, and Cynthia was 48. Three of their children were enumerated with their parents in 1850. Joseph N. was 19 and worked as a farmer, Martha A. was 15 and Matilda was 14. The two younger children had attended school within the year. Also residing with the Campbell family in 1850 was 3-year old Martha E. Leeper, whose relationship to the family has not been identified.3 
(Wife) Death9 April 1864Cynthia became a widow when John Berry Campbell died on 9 April 1864 at age 59.6 
Death*April 1880She died of diarrhea in April 1880 in Morgan County, Illinois, at age 79.4 

Family

 John Berry Campbell b. 4 Sep 1804, d. 9 Apr 1864
Children 1.Thomas Black Campbell+7 b. 31 Dec 1827, d. 14 Mar 1883
 2.Joseph N. Campbell3 b. 24 Apr 1831, d. 30 Mar 1924
 3.Martha Ann Campbell3 b. 31 Mar 1835, d. 3 Nov 1860
 4.Matilda Campbell3 b. 1836

Citations

  1. [S1741] Family Data Collection - Marriages, online at www.ancestry.com, John Berry Campbell and Cynthia Beard Black, Maury County, Tennessee, 5 October 1824. Hereinafter cited as Family Data Collection - Marriages.
  2. [S1727] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, Joseph N. Campbell, born 24 April 1831 in Illinois, died 30 March 1924 in Scott County, father John B. Campbell, mother Cynthia Black. spouse Susan Campbell, referencing FHL Film Number: 1452446. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. and Cynthia B. Campbell, Scott, Illinois; Roll: M432_128; Page: 91A; Image: 460. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1691] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, online at www.ancestry.com, Cynthia B. Campbell, widowed, born about 1801 in Georgia, died of diarrhea in April 1880 in Morgan County, Illinois. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885.
  5. [S1727] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, Joseph N. Campbell, born 24 April 1831 in Illinois, died 30 March 1924 in Scott County, father John B. Campbell, mother Cynthia Black, spouse Susan Campbell, referencing FHL Film Number: 1452446.
  6. [S1746] Family Data Collection - Deaths, online at www.ancestry.com, John Berry Campbell died 9 April 1864 in Scott County, Illinois. Hereinafter cited as Family Data Collection - Deaths.
  7. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Thomas and Martha Ann Campbell, Scott, Illinois; Roll: M432_128; Page: 29A; Image: 336.

Elizabeth Amanda Black1

b. 14 April 1814, d. 23 October 1867
Family
Father*Thomas Gillespie Black1
Mother*Mary Callahan1
Birth*14 April 1814Elizabeth Amanda Black was born on 14 April 1814 in Oglethorpe, Macon County, Georgia.1 
Marriage*3 January 1833She married, as his first wife, James G. Campbell, son of James Campbell and Margaret Berry, on 3 January 1833 in Morgan County, Illinois.2,1,3 
Death*23 October 1867She died on 23 October 1867 in Dallas, Polk County, Oregon, at age 531 
Burial* and was buried in Salt Creek Cemetery, Dallas, Polk County.1 

Family

 James G. Campbell b. 29 Mar 1810, d. 16 Mar 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, Elizabeth Amanda (Black) Campbell, Memorial# 42497514. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S260] Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1790-1860, online at www.ancestry.com, James G. Campbell and Elizabeth A. Black, Morgan County, 3 January 1833, referencing Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah Microfilm: 1317641. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1790-1860.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Givens Campbell, Memorial# 52814339.

James Black1

b. 11 November 1870, d. 6 September 1951
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Hinds, including our Walters and Ralphs
Father*William Black1 b. c 1848, d. 8 Oct 1916
Mother*Mary Hosey1 b. 1848, d. 6 Apr 1887
Birth*11 November 1870James Black was born on 11 November 1870 in St. Cyrus, Kincardine County (Kincardineshire), Scotland.1 
Occupation*circa 1885James Black was apprenticed as a gardener for 4 years circa 1885 at Rossie Castle, Scotland.1 
Immigration*4 April 1890He departed from Glasgow, Scotland on the ship "Anchoria" and arrived into New York City, New York County, New York, on 4 April 1890.1 
Occupationafter 4 April 1890James Black was a gardener and landscaper after 4 April 1890 in Warwick, Orange County, New York.1 
Marriage*24 January 1895He married Margaret Hinds, daughter of James Hinds and Jane Reilly, on 24 January 1895 at Christ Episcopal Church, Warwick, Orange County, New York. Married by Rev. David T. Howell, rector of Christ Episcopal Church, Warwick, NY.1 
Naturalization*24 March 1903James was naturalized, and on 24 March 1903 in New York, he received his U.S. Citizenship.1 
Death*6 September 1951He died on 6 September 1951 in Warwick, Orange County, New York, at age 80. As described in the Black Family source, "About nine o'clock in the morning of September 6th, 1951, James Black suffered a heart attack and died while watching one of his men dig up a hill of potatoes."1 

Family

 Margaret Hinds b. 26 Oct 1874, d. 24 Apr 1934

Citations

  1. [S24] Florence Black, History of the Family of James and Margaret Black and Relatives, November 1987. Hereinafter cited as James & Margaret Black Family.

Jonathan C. Black1

b. 17 June 1834, d. 30 June 1919
Family
Father*William S. Black2,1 b. 1785
Mother*Sarah Davis3,1 b. 12 Feb 1803
Birth*17 June 1834Jonathan C. Black was born on 17 June 1834 in Fayette County, Ohio.1 
Name VariationHis full name was Jonathan Charles Black.1 
Marriage*13 July 1863He married, as his first wife, Mariah Waitman, daughter of John G. Waitman and Sarah __?__, on 13 July 1863 in Benton County, Iowa.4,5,1 
(Husband) Death2 September 1882Jonathan became a widower when Elizabeth Marie (Waitman) Black died on 2 September 1882 at age 38.4 
Marriage*13 September 1885He married second, as her second husband, Elizabeth M. (Airheart) Getty, daughter of William Airhart and Elizabeth Coonet, on 13 September 1885 in Black Hawk County, Iowa.1,6,7,8 
Death*30 June 1919He died on 30 June 1919 in Urbana, Benton County, Iowa, at age 851 
Burial* and was buried in Urbana Cemetery, Urbana.1 

Family 1

 Mariah Waitman b. 2 Mar 1844, d. 2 Sep 1882

Family 2

 Elizabeth M. Airhart b. 17 Jul 1846, d. 26 Dec 1927

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, Jonathan Charles Black, Memorial# 146924686. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William S Black, Memorial# 166642818.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah (Davis) Black, Memorial# 146924916.
  4. [S1508] Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Jonathan C. Black and Mariah Waitman on 13 July 1863 in Benton County, Iowa, citing FHL Film# 1871430, reference ID: 2:3LCQNMV. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth Marie (Waitman) Black, Memorial# 207109436.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth Maria (Airheart) Black, Memorial# 149432903.
  7. [S1700] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Mrs E. M. Getty of Waterloo, age 39, born in Michigan, daughter of William "EarHart" and Elizabeth Cunit, married J C Black of Urbana, Iowa, age 50, farmer, born in Ohio, son of William Black and Sarah Davis, the second marriage for each, married on 13 September 1885 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, referencing Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Volume# 326 (Adair - Crawford). Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949.
  8. [S1508] Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of E. M. "Earhart", age 38, born about 1847 in Michigan, daughter of William "Earhart" and Elizabeth "Cunit", married J. C. Black, born in Ohio, son of William Black and Sarah Davis, on 13 September 1885 in Black Hawk, Iowa, citing FHL Film# 1034535, reference ID: 2:1SMLTNK.