Abigail Wood1
b. circa 1645
| Father* | John Wood2,1 | |
| Mother* | Sarah Masterson2,1 |
| Birth* | circa 1645 | Abigail Wood was born circa 1645 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony.2 |
| Marriage* | before 7 March 1675/76 | She married, as his first wife, Samuel Leonard, son of Solomon Leonard and Sarah Chandler, before 7 March 1675/76.2,1 |
| Estate* | 7 March 1675/76 | Abigail, identified as his child, was included in a division of the estate of John Wood "formerly of Plymouth" on 7 March 1675/76.2 |
| Land Transfer* | 10 January 1688 | On 10 January 1688, acknowledged on 30 Jan 1687/88, Samuel Leonard of Bridgewater and his wife Abigail (Wood) Leonard, sold land in Bridgewater to David Perkins of Beverly.2 |
| Relocation* | 1692 | Abigail and Samuel Leonard went to Worcester, Middlesex County, where they was living in 1692.2 |
| Indian Attack* | 1695 | Abigail and Samuel Leonard's son Samuel, while living with his family in Worcester, age 12, was kidnapped by Indians in the fall of 1695. He was still with the Indians in 1697 when they captured Hannah Dustin of Haverhill. Samuel and Hannah subsequently escaped to Haverhill and he rejoined his family in Connecticut.3 |
| Death* | She probably died in Worcester.2 | |
| (Mother) Land Records | 26 March 1706 | On 26 March 1706, Abigail's children, Samuel Leonard, Elizabeth (Leonard) Clark and her husband Thomas Clark, and Mercy (Leonard) Adams and her husband Richard Adams sold all their right in the property of their grandfather, John Wood of Plymouth, deceased, to their uncle, Nathaniel Wood.2 |
Family |
Samuel Leonard b. c 1643, d. a 30 Nov 1720 | |
| Children | 1. | Mercy Leonard+2 d. 24 Dec 1749 |
| 2. | Mary Leonard+2 b. c 1680, d. 1 Dec 1748 | |
| 3. | Elizabeth Leonard+2 | |
| 4. | Samuel Leonard+2 b. c 1683, d. 11 May 1718 |
Citations
- [S1139] Manning Leonard, Memorial: Genealogical, Historical, and Biographical, of Solomon Leonard, 1637, of Duxbury and Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and some of his descendants, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Southbridge, Massachusetts: Manning Leonard, 1896), #2., Samuel Leonard (Solomon), pages 34-36. Hereinafter cited as Solomon Leonard, 1637, of Duxbury and Bridgewater.
- [S896] Revised by Robert S. Wakefield, Mayflower Families through Five Generations: Volume 15, James Chilton and Richard More. Note: Volume 2, Parts I and II (1975), Chilton and More, were revised and replaced in 1997 by this Volume 15, Chilton and More. (Plymouth, Massachusetts: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1997), Person# 15, Samuel Leonard, pages 20-21. Hereinafter cited as James Chilton and Richard More of the Mayflower (Five).
- [S896] Revised by Robert S. Wakefield, James Chilton and Richard More of the Mayflower (Five), Person# 53, Samuel Leonard, pages 54-55.
Anderson T. Wood1
b. 1824, d. between 1852 and 1857
| Birth* | 1824 | Anderson T. Wood was born in 1824 in Kentucky.1 |
| Name Variation | He was called Bird.2 | |
| Marriage* | 23 July 1846 | He married, as her first husband, Nancy Britt, daughter of William Britt and Nancy Waller, on 23 July 1846 in Barren County, Kentucky.3,1 |
| Death* | between 1852 and 1857 | He probably died between 1852 and 1857 in his early 30s, leaving his wife with three very young children. Their last child had been born in June of 1852 and by the 1860 census, his widow had married a second time and had a 9 month old son with her new husband.4 |
Family |
Nancy Britt b. 22 Feb 1824 | |
| Children | 1. | Eliza J. Wood+4 b. 9 Oct 1847, d. 23 Mar 1942 |
| 2. | Martha E. Wood1,5 b. 10 Mar 1850, d. 16 Jan 1929 | |
| 3. | William A. Wood4 b. 11 Jun 1852 |
Citations
- [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Anderson T. and Nancy Wood, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 387a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William A. Wood, Memorial# 137019760. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
- [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 23 July 1846 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, of Nancy Britt and Anderson T. Wood, citing FHL Film# 000209756. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
- [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of E. P. and Nancy Coats, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 945. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha Elizabeth (Wood) Houchens, Memorial# 133087839.
Calvin Wood1
b. 1835, d. 4 May 1860
| Father* | John Wood2 b. 1805 | |
| Mother* | Nancy __?__2 b. 1813 |
| Birth* | 1835 | Calvin Wood was born about 1835 in Madison County, Illinois.2 |
| Marriage* | 21 April 1859 | He married Mary Braden, daughter of Isaac Braden and Sarah Hawks, on 21 April 1859 in Madison County, Illinois.1 |
| Death* | 4 May 1860 | He died on 4 May 1860 at about age 28.3 |
Family |
Mary Braden b. 8 Aug 1842, d. 29 Jan 1863 |
Citations
- [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, Calvin Wood and Mary Braden, Madison County, 21 April 1859, referencing Film Number: 001306457. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
- [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Nancy Wood, Township 3 N R 10 W, Madison, Illinois; Roll: M432_119; Page: 543A; Image: 426. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, 1860 probate of Calvin Wood, mentions his widow named Mary, no children, Isaac Braden and John Wood. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999.
Caroline Evaline Wood1,2,3,4
b. 1814
| Father* | James Wood5,1 b. 1785 | |
| Mother* | Sarah Britt5,1 b. 1786, d. 1 Feb 1845 |
| Birth* | 1814 | Caroline Evaline Wood was born about 1814 in Virginia.2,3,4 |
| Name Variation | She was often called Evaline.1,4,2 | |
| Marriage* | 21 December 1848 | She married, as his second wife, Jesse Bewley, son of Jesse Bewley Sr. and Mary Huckaby, on 21 December 1848 in Barren County, Kentucky.1 |
| Census US 1850* | 25 September 1850 | Evaline and Jesse Bewley were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 25 September 1850 in Division 1, Barren County, Kentucky. Jesse was 37 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $100 and Evaline, who could neither read nor write, was 36 years of age. They were enumerated with seven children in 1850, six from Jesse's first marriage and one from the couple's marriage together. Jesse's married daughter, Mary Jane Wheeler, was recorded with her father's surname "Buley", and was 17 years old. She was also enumerated one month earlier with her husband, Benjamin Wheeler, and baby son, Zachariah, in their own household, also in Division 1, Barren County. Jesse's other five children from his first marriage were all single. Cena was 13 years old; Isaac and Thomas were ages 8 and 7 years, respectively; and Martha and Jesse were ages 5 and 3 years, respectively. Jesse and Evaline's son, James L., was 8 months old. Jesse's parents, Mary and Jesse Bewley Sr., along with Jesse Jr.'s family, and his brothers, Thomas Bewley and Nathan Bewley, with their wives and children, were all enumerated in 1850 in their own households, on either side of their parents. The four households of the extended Bewley family were clustered together and spanned two consecutive census pages.2 |
| (Granddaughter) Codicil | 4 January 1858 | Her grandfather, Obadiah Britt, prepared a codicil to his will dated 4 January 1858 in Barren County, Kentucky, adding a bequest of $100 to his granddaughter, Caroline Evaline (Wood) Bewley, who was identified, not by name, but only as the wife of Jesse Bewley and an heir of his deceased daughter, Sarah Wood.5 |
Family |
Jesse Bewley b. 1813 | |
| Children | 1. | James L. Bewley2 b. 1850 |
| 2. | Obadiah Bewley3 b. 1851 |
Citations
- [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. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
- [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.
- [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Caroline Bewley, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 978. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jesse and Evaline Buley, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tracy, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 402; Page: 134B; Enumeration District: 012. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
- [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will dated 12 April 1849 of Obadiah Britt in Barren County, Kentucky, with codicil dated 4 January 1858, both proved on 5 August 1862, referencing Barren County Mixed Records, Volumes 3-4, 1828-1884, pages 138-140, digital images 329-330 of 495. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
Edwin Wood1
b. 1855
| Father* | James Henry Wood1 b. 1831 | |
| Mother* | Mary Jane __?__1 b. 1835 |
| Birth* | 1855 | Edwin Wood was born about 1855 in Tioga County, New York.1 |
| (Son) Census State NY 1875 | 8 June 1875 | Edwin was enumerated on the 1875 New York state census taken on 8 June 1875 in the household of his parents in Owego, Tioga County, New York. He was 20 years old and working as a farmer.1 |
Citations
- [S3033] New York, U.S., State Census, 1875, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James Henry and Mary Jane Wood, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1875. Hereinafter cited as New York, U.S., State Census, 1875.
Eleazer Wood1
b. 14 March 1661/62, d. 20 May 1704
| Father* | Nicholas Wood1,2 d. 7 Feb 1669/70 | |
| Mother* | Mary Williams2 d. 19 Feb 1662/63 |
| Birth* | 14 March 1661/62 | Eleazer Wood was born on 14 March 1661/62 in Medfield, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1688 | He married Dorothy __?__ circa 1688.1,3 |
| Death* | 20 May 1704 | He died on 20 May 1704 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England), at age 42.4 |
Family |
Dorothy __?__ d. 10 Dec 1728 | |
| Child | 1. | Hannah Wood5,6 b. 11 Feb 1688/89, d. 4 Mar 1754 |
Citations
- [S1249] Miss Emma F. Ware, "Genealogy of Robert Ware of Dedham, Mass.", New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 41, pages 21-52, (January 1887). Hereinafter cited as "Robert Ware of Dedham."
- [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medfield Births, Volume 1, page 107. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
- [S413] Clarence Almon Torrey, New England Marriages: Prior to 1700 (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1985 and 1992), page 833. Hereinafter cited as New England Marriages: Prior to 1700.
- [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Sherborn, Volume 1, page 229.
- [S1251] Miss Emma Forbes Ware, Ware Genealogy; Robert Ware, of Dedham, Massachusetts, 1642-1699, and his lineal descendants, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1901), pages 45-46. Hereinafter cited as Ware Genealogy.
- [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Sherborn Births, Volume 1, page 95.
Eliza J. Wood1
b. 9 October 1847, d. 23 March 1942
| Father* | Anderson T. Wood1 b. 1824, d. bt 1852 - 1857 | |
| Mother* | Nancy Britt1 b. 22 Feb 1824 |
| Birth* | 9 October 1847 | Eliza J. Wood was born on 9 October 1847 in Barren County, Kentucky.2,1,3 |
| Name Variation | Her full name was Eliza Jane Wood.3 | |
| (Daughter) Death | between 1852 and 1857 | Her father died before she was 7 years old, leaving Eliza's mother with three very young children1 |
| (Daughter) Marriage | before 1859 | and her mother married a second time to Ellison P. Coates, before 1859, when Eliza was probably less than12 years old.1 |
| (Daughter) Census US 1860 | 30 July 1860 | Eliza J. was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 30 July 1860 in the household of her mother and new stepfather in District 2, Glasgow Post Office, Barren County, Kentucky. Eliza was 12 years old.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Robert Britt, son of Obadiah F. Britt and Lucinda Littrell. They were first cousins 1 time removed.4,3,5 | |
| Census US 1870* | 9 September 1870 | Eliza J. and Robert Britt were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 9 September 1870 in Tracy, Barren County, Kentucky. Robert was 30 years of age and a farmer with a personal estate valued at $400, and Eliza J. was age 20 and housekeeping. Robert could neither read nor write and Eliza could read, but not write. They were enumerated with their two children. Laura was 4 years old and Charles was age 2.6 |
| (Wife) Death | 3 July 1921 | Eliza became a widow when Robert Britt died on 3 July 1921 at age 78.7 |
| Death* | 23 March 1942 | She died on 23 March 1942 in Barren County, Kentucky, at age 943 |
| Burial* | and was buried with her husband in Mount Olivet Baptist Church and Cemetery, Austin, Barren County.3 |
Family |
Robert Britt b. 14 Sep 1842, d. 3 Jul 1921 | |
| Children | 1. | Laura Kathyrn Britt8,3 b. 10 May 1865 |
| 2. | Charles Nelson Britt9,3 b. 28 Nov 1867 |
Citations
- [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of E. P. and Nancy Coats, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 945. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Anderson T. and Nancy Wood, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 387a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [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, Eliza Jane (Woods) Britt, Memorial# 37089591. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Robert Britt, Memorial# 37089607.
- [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Samuel Lurner Britt, born on 12 June 1887 at Austin Barre, Kentucky, child of Robert Britt and Eliza J Wood, agency notes: Feb 1953: Name listed as SAMUEL LURNER BRITT. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Robert and Eliza J. Britt, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tracy, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M593_445; Page: 733A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Robert Britt, Memorial# 37089607, reporting his date of birth as 14 September 1848.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Laura Kathyrn (Britt) Pulliam, Memorial# 140336678.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Charlie Nelson Britt, Memorial# 37090054.
Elmer E. Wood1
b. February 1863, d. 13 June 1933
| Father* | James Henry Wood2 b. 1831 | |
| Mother* | Mary Jane __?__2 b. 1835 |
| Birth* | February 1863 | Elmer E. Wood was born in February 1863 in New York.1 |
| (Son) Census State NY 1875 | 8 June 1875 | Elmer E. was enumerated on the 1875 New York state census taken on 8 June 1875 in the household of his parents in Owego, Tioga County, New York. He was 12 years old.2 |
| Marriage* | 1886 | He married Mertie Dougherty, daughter of Raynsford Dougherty and Caroline Tanner, about 1886.3 |
| Census US 1930* | 5 April 1930 | Mertie and Elmer Wood were enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 5 April 1930 at 60 Farr Avenue, Johnson City, Broome County, New York. Elmer was 67 years of age and worked for wages as a mechanic in a shoe factory, and Mertie was 62 years of age. He had been age 23, and she age18, when they married, the first marriage for each. They owned their home which was valued at $5,000, and was not on a farm. Mertie's brother, Harrison Dougherty, was enumerated with them in 1930. He was 66 years of age, a widower, had been 29 years of age when he married, and had worked as a cutter in a shoe factory, although was not then employed. Everyone in the Wood household was able to read and write.4 |
| Death* | 13 June 1933 | He died on Tuesday, 13 June 1933, at his home, Johnson City, Broome County, New York, at age 70. His obituary, which was published the following day, noted that he was survived by his wife, Mertie, and two sisters, Frances (Wood) Tripp and Ida J. Wood, both of whom lived in Binghamton, New York.5 |
Family |
Mertie Dougherty b. Dec 1867, d. 2 Apr 1941 |
Citations
- [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Elmer E. and Mertie Wood, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Broome, New York; Roll: 1010; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0047. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S3033] New York, U.S., State Census, 1875, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James Henry and Mary Jane Wood, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1875. Hereinafter cited as New York, U.S., State Census, 1875.
- [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Elmer E. and Mertie Wood, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Broome, New York; Roll: 1010; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0047; they were recorded as being married for 14 years, and the year of their marriage estimated as 1886.
- [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Elmer and Mertie Wood, Year: 1930; Census Place: Johnson City, Broome, New York; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 2341143. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton Press, Binghamton, New York, Wednesday, June 14, 1933, page 5, under the title, "Elmer E. Wood", reporting in part that Elmer E. Wood, 70 years old, died at his home, 60 Farr Avenue, Johnson City, Tuesday night; that he was survived by his wife, Mertie, two sisters, Mrs. Frances Tripp and Miss Ida Wood, both of Binghamton. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
Elnathan Wood1
| Father* | Abiel Wood2 | |
| Mother* | Abijah Bowen2 |
| Marriage* | He married Mary Billington.3 |
Family |
Mary Billington | |
| Child | 1. | Judith Wood+1,3 b. 11 Apr 1728, d. 20 Nov 1811 |
Citations
- [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), Washburn, pages 338-350. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.
- [S744] Maltby Family Genealogy Website, online at http://home.earthlink.net/~jamaltby1/index.html, citing Mayflower Families Five Generations: Billington, pages 43-44, and 63. Compiled by John A. Maltby of Redwood City, California, who we believe has presented his own research; the website contains thorough source information and appears to be an excellent resource for the Massachusetts Colony Washburn Family History. The website includes additional family lines as well. Regarding the Washburns, the only family line on the website reviewed by this researcher, much of the information presented appears to be in line with information already obtained and is believed to be accurate. For that reason, additional information obtained only from the Maltby Family Genealogy website has been included in this collection. Information provided, unless additional proof has been offered, has not yet been verified and cannot be guaranteed. Hereinafter cited as the Maltby Family Genealogy Website.
- [S744] Maltby Family Genealogy Website, online at http://home.earthlink.net/~jamaltby1/index.html, citing Mayflower Families Five Generations: Billington, page 63.
Elsie A. Wood1
b. 11 May 1880
| Father* | Webster Clay Wood2,1 b. 25 Oct 1848 | |
| Mother* | Nancy Ledbetter3,1 b. 18 Aug 1850 |
| Birth* | 11 May 1880 | Elsie A. Wood was born on 11 May 1880 in Randolph County, North Carolina.1 |
| Marriage* | 14 May 1900 | She married first, as his first wife, Ernest W. Wilson, son of William R. Wilson and Adelaide L. Hyland, on 14 May 1900 at the Greensboro Central Hotel, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina.4,5 |
| Research Notes* | 9 May | The date for Elsie and Ernest's marriage ceremony had been planned for 9 May, although had to be delayed because of the groom's absence. The reason he gave was that he was employed in the railroad secret service and a very important case delayed him.5 |
| (Sister-in-Law) Census US 1900 | 6 June 1900 | Elsie A. and her husband, Ernest W. Wilson, were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 6 June 1900 in the household of her husband's sister and brother-in-law, Jennie H. and E. Howard Newlin, at 86 Waite Street, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Elsie was 20 years old, and Ernest was 26 years of age and worked as a conductor for a street railroad. They had been married for one month and were both able to read, write and to speak English. We note that Elsie was enumerated a second time in 1900. Two weeks later, on 19 June 1900, she was enumerated with her mother in Greensboro, North Carolina as Elsie A. Wood and single, so we don't know where she actually was on those two different enumeration dates.6 |
| (Daughter) Census US 1900 | 19 June 1900 | She was enumerated as Elsie A. Wood on the 1900 census taken on 19 June 1900 in the household of her mother at 1009 South Elm Street, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina. She was 20 years old and recorded as single, although she had married in May. We also note that Elsie had been enumerated with her husband two weeks earlier, on 6 June 1900, in Malden, Massachusetts, so we don't know where she actually was on those two different enumeration dates.7,8 |
| Divorce Granted* | June 1903 | The divorce of Elsie A. Wilson vs. Ernest W. Wilson was granted in June 1903 by the Superior Court, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina.9 |
| Marriage* | 27 October 1904 | She married, as her second husband, Ira Franklin Miller, son of Rufus Osborne Steadman Miller and Elizabeth M. Barrier, on 27 October 1904 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The names of Elsie's parents were not recorded, although they were both reported to be living and at least one of them was reported to be living in Greensboro, North Carolina.10,1,11 |
Family 1 |
Ernest W. Wilson b. 22 Mar 1874, d. 25 Feb 1931 |
Family 2 |
Ira Franklin Miller b. 9 Aug 1875 |
Citations
- [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, Elsie A (Wood) Miller, Memorial# 140744265. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Webster Clay Wood, Memorial# 133580384.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy (Ledbetter) Wood, Memorial# 103813896.
- [S2210] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 14 May 1900 at the Greensboro Central Hotel in Guilford County, North Carolina, USA, of Ernest W Wilson of Malden, Massachusetts, age 26, born about 1874, son of William R. Wilson who resided in Wilmington, Delaware, and Adalaide L. Wilson who was deceased, and Elsie A Wood of Guilford County, age 20, born about 1880, daughter of W.C. Wood and Nancy Wood, both of whom were living and residing in Guilford County. Hereinafter cited as North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
- [S2978] Ernest W. Wilson and Miss Elsie A. Wood Delayed Nuptials 1900 North Carolina, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Greensboro Evening Telegram, Greensboro, North Carolina, Monday, May 14, 1900, page 1, under the title, "Wil Wed This Evening: The Delayed Nuptials of Mr. Willson and Miss Wood", reporting that an announcement had been made the previous week that Miss Elsie A. Wood, daughter of Mrs. W. C. Wood of Greensboro, and Mrs. Ernest W. Wilson of Baldwin, Massachusetts, would be married Wednesday evening, May the 9th; that because the groom was conspicuous by his absence, the marriage didn't take place, that it was not a desire to flee from "ills he knew not of" that caused this, as he explained upon his arrival the following morning; that Mr. Wilson was employed in the railroad secret service and a very important case delayed him; that Mrs. Wood not relying entirely upon the young man's veracity, decided to investigate; that the result was evidently satisfactory as the wedding was scheduled to take place that evening at the home of the bride's mother; "All's well that ends well"; that the couple was to leave after the ceremony for Wilmington, Delaware to visit the groom's father. Hereinafter cited as Ernest W. Wilson and Miss Elsie A. Wood Delayed Nuptials 1900 North Carolina.
- [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of E. "Harold" and Jennie H. Newlin, Year: 1900; Census Place: Malden Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 662; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0847. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy Wood, Year: 1900; Census Place: Greensboro Ward 4, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 1198; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0055.
- [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of E. "Harold" and Jennie H. Newlin, Year: 1900; Census Place: Malden Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 662; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0847; reporting Howard's date of birth as March 1876.
- [S2979] Elsie A. Wilson vs. Ernest W. Wilson 1903 Divorce Granted in North Carolina, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Greensboro Patriot, Greensboro, North Carolina, Wednesday, June 24, 1903, page 1, reporting that the divorce of Elsie A. Willson vs. E. W. Wilson had been granted by the Superior Court in Greensboro, Guilford County the previous week. Hereinafter cited as Elsie A. Wilson vs. Ernest W. Wilson 1903 Divorce Granted in North Carolina.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ira Franklin Miller, Memorial# 140744210.
- [S2210] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 27 October 1904 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA, of Elsie Wood, age 23, born about 1881, and Ira F Miller, age 29, born about 1875.
Elva R. Wood1
b. 1862
| Birth* | 1862 | Elva R. Wood was born about 1862 in Illinois.1 |
| Marriage* | 18 July 1885 | She married Lanson K. Laird on 18 July 1885 in Jefferson County, Illinois.1,2 |
| Census US 1910* | 18 April 1910 | Elva R. and Lanson K. Laird were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 18 April 1910 in Rome, Jefferson County, Illinois. Lanson was 65 years of age and a farmer on his own general farm, and Elva was 48 years of age and worked at home as a dressmaker on her own account. Theirs was Lanson's second marriage and Elva's first. They owned their farm free of mortgage, had been married for 25 years, and Elva had given birth to three children, all of whom were living and enumerated with their parents in 1910. John L. was 23 years of age and worked as a laborer on the farm for wages; Myrtle B., who was enumerated as "Mertie", was 14 years old and had attended school within the census year; and Laura O. was 7 years old and had also attended school within the year.1 |
Family |
Lanson K. Laird b. 1845 | |
| Children | 1. | John L. Laird1 b. 1887 |
| 2. | Myrtle B. Laird1 b. 1896 | |
| 3. | L. Opal Laird1 b. 4 Sep 1902, d. 4 Mar 1995 |
Citations
- [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Lanson K. and Elva R. Laird, Rome, Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: T624_294; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1374307. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of "Lawson" K Laird and Elva R Wood on 18 July 1885 in Jefferson, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
Frances A. Wood1
b. 1858
| Father* | James Henry Wood1 b. 1831 | |
| Mother* | Mary Jane __?__1 b. 1835 |
| Birth* | 1858 | Frances A. Wood was born about 1858 in Tioga County, New York.1 |
| (Daughter) Census State NY 1875 | 8 June 1875 | Frances A. was enumerated on the 1875 New York state census taken on 8 June 1875 in the household of her parents in Owego, Tioga County, New York. She was 17 years old.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Jacob H. Tripp.2 | |
| Census US 1920* | 10 January 1920 | Frances and Jacob H. Tripp were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 10 January 1920 at 111 Walnut Street, Binghamton, Broome County, New York. Jacob was 70 years of age and worked for wages as a caretaker at a reservoir, and Frances was 62 years of age. They rented their house. The couple's daughter, Lena M. and her husband, Fred W. Cross, were enumerated with Lena's parents in 1920. Fred was 42 years of age and worked for wages as a finisher in a jewelry store, and Lena was also 42 years of age and worked for wages as a saleswoman in a department store. Frances's sister, Ida J. Wood, was also enumerated in the Tripp household in 1920. She was 53 years of age, single, and worked for wages doing housework for a private family. Everyone in the Tripp household was able to read, write and to speak English.2 |
| (Sister) Death | 13 June 1933 | Frances was mentioned in the obituary of her brother, Elmer E. Wood, who died on 13 June 1933 at age 70.3 |
Family |
Jacob H. Tripp b. 1850 |
Citations
- [S3033] New York, U.S., State Census, 1875, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James Henry and Mary Jane Wood, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1875. Hereinafter cited as New York, U.S., State Census, 1875.
- [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jacob H. and Frances Tripp, Year: 1920; Census Place: Binghamton Ward 2, Broome, New York; Roll: T625_1085; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 10. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton Press, Binghamton, New York, Wednesday, June 14, 1933, page 5, under the title, "Elmer E. Wood", reporting in part that Elmer E. Wood, 70 years old, died at his home, 60 Farr Avenue, Johnson City, Tuesday night; that he was survived by his wife, Mertie, two sisters, Mrs. Frances Tripp and Miss Ida Wood, both of Binghamton. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
Hannah Wood1
b. 11 February 1688/89, d. 4 March 1754
| Father* | Eleazer Wood1,2 b. 14 Mar 1661/62, d. 20 May 1704 | |
| Mother* | Dorothy __?__1,2 d. 10 Dec 1728 |
| Birth* | 11 February 1688/89 | Hannah Wood was born on 11 February 1688/89 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 |
| Marriage* | 5 January 1708/9 | She married Joseph Ware of Wrentham, son of John Ware and Joanna Gay, on 5 January 1708/9 in Sherborn. Their marriage was also recorded in Wrentham.1,3,4 |
| Relocation* | Following their marriage, Hannah's husband moved with her to the Wood farm in Sherborn, Middlesex County.1 | |
| (Wife) Death | 20 January 1754 | Hannah became a widow when Joseph Ware died on 20 January 1754.5,1 |
| Death* | 4 March 1754 | She died five weeks later on 4 March 1754 in Sherborn at age 65.1,6 |
Family |
Joseph Ware b. 2 Jun 1681, d. 20 Jan 1754 |
Citations
- [S1251] Miss Emma Forbes Ware, Ware Genealogy; Robert Ware, of Dedham, Massachusetts, 1642-1699, and his lineal descendants, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1901), pages 45-46. Hereinafter cited as Ware Genealogy.
- [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Sherborn Births, Volume 1, page 95. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
- [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Sherborn Marriages, Volume 1, page 178.
- [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Wrentham Marriages, Volume 2, page 389.
- [S1251] Miss Emma Forbes Ware, Ware Genealogy, page 26.
- [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Sherborn Deaths, Volume 1, page 178.
Hannah Wood1
d. 23 February 1667/68
| Father* | Nicholas Wood2,3 d. 7 Feb 1669/70 | |
| Mother* | Mary Williams3 d. 19 Feb 1662/63 |
| Birth* | Hannah Wood was born in Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).3 | |
| Marriage* | 28 November 1665 | She married, as his first wife, John Harding, son of Abraham Harding and Elizabeth __?__, on 28 November 1665 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).1,4,2 |
| Death* | 23 February 1667/68 | She died two weeks after the birth of her son on 23 February 1667/68 in Medfield.1,5,6 |
Family |
John Harding b. c 1644, d. 4 Mar 1719/20 | |
| Children | 1. | Hannah Harding5 b. 13 Jan 1666/67, d. 26 Oct 1667 |
| 2. | Abraham Harding7 b. 6 Feb 1667/68, d. 5 Apr 1670 |
Citations
- [S1256] Andrew N. Adams, A Genealogical History of Henry Adams, of Braintree, Mass., and his descendants : also John Adams of Cambridge, Mass., 1632-1897, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Rutland, Vermont: published by the author; The Tuttle Company, Printers, 1898), page 8. Hereinafter cited as Henry Adams of Braintree and John Adams of Cambridge.
- [S1379] George E. McCracken, "John Harding of Boreham, Essex", The American Genealogist, Volume 34, pages 199-211 (1958): pages 209-210. Hereinafter cited as "John Harding of Boreham, Essex."
- [S1322] Abner Morse, compiler, A genealogical register of the inhabitants and history of the towns of Sherborn and Holliston, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: Boston Press of Damrell & Moore, 1856), Wood, pages 261-264. Hereinafter cited as Inhabitants and history of Sherborn and Holliston.
- [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medfield Marriages, Volume 1, page 145. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
- [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medfield Deaths, Volume 1, page 215.
- [S413] Clarence Almon Torrey, New England Marriages: Prior to 1700 (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1985 and 1992), page 342. Hereinafter cited as New England Marriages: Prior to 1700.
- [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medfield Births, Volume 1, page 57.
Ida J. Wood1
b. 1867
| Father* | James Henry Wood1 b. 1831 | |
| Mother* | Mary Jane __?__1 b. 1835 |
| Birth* | 1867 | Ida J. Wood was born about 1867 in Tioga County, New York.1 |
| (Daughter) Census State NY 1875 | 8 June 1875 | Ida J. was enumerated on the 1875 New York state census taken on 8 June 1875 in the household of her parents in Owego, Tioga County, New York. She was 8 years old.1 |
| (Sister) Census US 1920 | 10 January 1920 | Ida J. Wood was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 10 January 1920 in the household of her sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Jacob H. Tripp, at 111 Walnut Street, Binghamton, Broome County, New York. Ida was 53 years of age, single, able to read, write and to speak English, and was working for wages doing housework for a private family.2 |
| (Sister) Death | 13 June 1933 | Ida was mentioned in the obituary of her brother, Elmer E. Wood, who died on 13 June 1933 at age 70.3 |
Citations
- [S3033] New York, U.S., State Census, 1875, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James Henry and Mary Jane Wood, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1875. Hereinafter cited as New York, U.S., State Census, 1875.
- [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jacob H. and Frances Tripp, Year: 1920; Census Place: Binghamton Ward 2, Broome, New York; Roll: T625_1085; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 10. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton Press, Binghamton, New York, Wednesday, June 14, 1933, page 5, under the title, "Elmer E. Wood", reporting in part that Elmer E. Wood, 70 years old, died at his home, 60 Farr Avenue, Johnson City, Tuesday night; that he was survived by his wife, Mertie, two sisters, Mrs. Frances Tripp and Miss Ida Wood, both of Binghamton. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
Isaac Wood1
| Marriage* | He married, as her first husband, Susannah Grayson, daughter of William Grayson and Ann Smith, in Albemarle County, Virginia.1 |
Family |
Susannah Grayson |
Citations
- [S2234] Reverend Edgar Woods, Albemarle County in Virginia, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Charlottesville, Virginia: The Michie Company, Printers: Edgar Woods, 1901), Grayson, page 214. Hereinafter cited as Albemarle County in Virginia.
James Wood1
b. 1785
| Birth* | 1785 | James Wood was born about 1785 in Virginia.2 |
| Marriage* | 7 October 1811 | He married Sarah Britt, daughter of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler, on 7 October 1811 in Albemarle County, Virginia.3,1 |
Family |
Sarah Britt b. 1786, d. 1 Feb 1845 | |
| Child | 1. | Caroline Evaline Wood+4,5 b. 1814 |
Citations
- [S2227] Cheyanne Britt Conner, The Life and Times of Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler Britt, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Biographical and genealogical information about Obadiah Britt, Jr. (1763-1862) and about his wife, Sarah (Wheeler) Britt (1763-1855) and some of their descendants. They married in 1785 and lived in Albemarle County, Virginia and Barren County, Kentucky. Includes an index, a helpful table of contents and excellent documentation of sources. (Indianapolis, Indiana: C. B. Conner, 1981), page 17, Family Group Sheet for Sarah Britt nee Wheeler and Obadiah Britt. Hereinafter cited as Obadiah Britt and Sarah Wheeler.
- [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James Wood, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 383b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S1404] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of James Wood and Sarah Britt on 7 October 1811 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850.
- [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, will dated 12 April 1849 of Obadiah Britt in Barren County, Kentucky, with codicil dated 4 January 1858, both proved on 5 August 1862, referencing Barren County Mixed Records, Volumes 3-4, 1828-1884, pages 138-140, digital images 329-330 of 495. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
- [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. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
James Henry Wood1
b. 1831
| Birth* | 1831 | James Henry Wood was born about 1831 in Columbia County, New York.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Mary Jane __?__.1 | |
| Census State NY 1875* | 8 June 1875 | Mary Jane and James Henry Wood were enumerated on the 1875 New York state census taken on 8 June 1875 in Owego, Tioga County, New York. James was 44 years of age, a farmer, and the owner of his land, and Mary Jane was 40 years of age. Four children were enumerated with them in 1875. Edwin was 20 years old and working as a farmer; Frances A. and Elmer E. were ages 17 and 12 years, respectively; and Ida J. was 8 years old.1 |
Family |
Mary Jane __?__ b. 1835 | |
| Children | 1. | Edwin Wood1 b. 1855 |
| 2. | Frances A. Wood1 b. 1858 | |
| 3. | Elmer E. Wood1 b. Feb 1863, d. 13 Jun 1933 | |
| 4. | Ida J. Wood1 b. 1867 |
Citations
- [S3033] New York, U.S., State Census, 1875, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James Henry and Mary Jane Wood, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1875. Hereinafter cited as New York, U.S., State Census, 1875.
James William Wood1
b. 5 November 1855, d. 17 December 1899
| Birth* | 5 November 1855 | James William Wood was born on 5 November 1855.1 |
| Name Variation | He was called Billy.1 | |
| Marriage* | 1875 | He married Lucy E. Harrison in 1875.2,1 |
| Death* | 17 December 1899 | He died on 17 December 1899 at age 441 |
| Burial* | and was buried at the Mount Olivet Baptist Church and Cemetery, Austin, Barren County, Kentucky.1 |
Family |
Lucy E. Harrison b. 23 Dec 1856, d. 9 Jan 1941 | |
| Child | 1. | Nora Alice Wood1,3 b. 22 Jun 1882, d. 6 May 1961 |
Citations
- [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 William “Billy” Wood, Memorial# 67056944. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lucy E (Harrison) Wood, Memorial# 67056916.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nora Alice (Wood) Britt, Memorial# 53176623.
Jerusha Wood1
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant |
| Marriage* | 16 November 1760 | She married Joseph Thomson, son of Joseph Thomson and Elizabeth Bolton, on 16 November 1760 in Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 |
Family |
Joseph Thomson b. 3 Mar 1735/36 |
Citations
- [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.
- [S693] George Ernest Bowman, Vital records of the town of Halifax, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. Includes indexes. (Boston, Massachusetts: Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1905), page 61. Hereinafter cited as Halifax vital records to 1849.
John Wood1,2
| Marriage* | He married Sarah Masterson.1,2 | |
| Name Variation | The Wood surname was also found in the records as ATWOOD and ATTWOOD.1 | |
| Estate* | 7 March 1675/76 | A division of the estate of John Wood "formerly of Plymouth" on 7 March 1675/76 includes his child Abigail Leonard.1 |
| (Grandfather) Land Records | 26 March 1706 | On 26 March 1706, his daughter Abigail's children, Samuel Leonard, Elizabeth (Leonard) Clark and her husband Thomas Clark, and Mercy (Leonard) Adams and her husband Richard Adams sold all their right in the property of their grandfather, John Wood of Plymouth, deceased, to their uncle, Nathaniel Wood.1 |
Family |
Sarah Masterson | |
| Children | 1. | Abigail Wood+1,2 b. c 1645 |
| 2. | Nathaniel Wood3,4 b. 25 Feb 1651/52 |
Citations
- [S896] Revised by Robert S. Wakefield, Mayflower Families through Five Generations: Volume 15, James Chilton and Richard More. Note: Volume 2, Parts I and II (1975), Chilton and More, were revised and replaced in 1997 by this Volume 15, Chilton and More. (Plymouth, Massachusetts: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1997), Person# 15, Samuel Leonard, pages 20-21. Hereinafter cited as James Chilton and Richard More of the Mayflower (Five).
- [S1139] Manning Leonard, Memorial: Genealogical, Historical, and Biographical, of Solomon Leonard, 1637, of Duxbury and Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and some of his descendants, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Southbridge, Massachusetts: Manning Leonard, 1896), #2., Samuel Leonard (Solomon), pages 34-36. Hereinafter cited as Solomon Leonard, 1637, of Duxbury and Bridgewater.
- [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Plymouth Appendix, Volume 1, page 659. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
- [S1187] Ruth Wilder Sherman, "The Mary Atwood Sampler: More About Mary (Wood) (Holmes) Bradford of Duxbury and Plymouth, Massachusetts", New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 144, pages 23-28, (January 1990): John and Sarah (Masterson) Wood, pages 25-26. Hereinafter cited as "Mary Atwood Sampler."
John Wood1
b. 1805
| Birth* | 1805 | John Wood was born about 1805 in Tennessee.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Nancy __?__.1 |
Family |
Nancy __?__ b. 1813 | |
| Child | 1. | Calvin Wood1 b. 1835, d. 4 May 1860 |
Citations
- [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Nancy Wood, Township 3 N R 10 W, Madison, Illinois; Roll: M432_119; Page: 543A; Image: 426. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
John Wood1,2
d. 23 November 1872
| Birth* | John Wood was born in Pennsylvania.1 | |
| Marriage* | He married, as her second husband, Nancy Ann (Jones) Course, daughter of John Jones.1,2 | |
| Death* | 23 November 1872 | He died on 23 November 1872.1 |
Family |
Nancy Ann Jones b. 1809 |
Citations
- [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Evansville, Indiana, 1973 reprint: originally published in 1882 by W.R. Brink, Edwardsville, Illinois, Venice, page 583. Hereinafter cited as History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers.
- [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, Calvin Kinder, age 75, son of Valentine Kinder and Amelia Evans and Nancy Ann Wood, age 69, daughter of John Jones and Mary Halt, in Madison County on 22 September 1878, referencing Film Number: 001306458. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
Judith Wood1
b. 11 April 1728, d. 20 November 1811
| Father* | Elnathan Wood2,3 | |
| Mother* | Mary Billington3 |
| Birth* | 11 April 1728 | Judith Wood was born on 11 April 1728 in Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).4 |
| Marriage* | 23 May 1751 | She married Jonathan Washburn, son of Benjamin Washburn and Martha Kingman, on 23 May 1751 in Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).2,1,5 |
| (Wife) Death | 6 April 1792 | Judith became a widow when Jonathan Washburn died on 6 April 1792.6 |
| Death* | 20 November 1811 | She died on 20 November 1811 in either Titicut or Middleborough at age 83.7 |
Family |
Jonathan Washburn b. c 1729, d. 6 Apr 1792 | |
| Children | 1. | Isaac Washburn+2 b. 1 Feb 1755, d. 3 Nov 1832 |
| 2. | Phebe Washburn+2,1 b. 1761, d. 7 Feb 1827 |
Citations
- [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
- [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), Washburn, pages 338-350. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.
- [S744] Maltby Family Genealogy Website, online at http://home.earthlink.net/~jamaltby1/index.html, citing Mayflower Families Five Generations: Billington, page 63. Compiled by John A. Maltby of Redwood City, California, who we believe has presented his own research; the website contains thorough source information and appears to be an excellent resource for the Massachusetts Colony Washburn Family History. The website includes additional family lines as well. Regarding the Washburns, the only family line on the website reviewed by this researcher, much of the information presented appears to be in line with information already obtained and is believed to be accurate. For that reason, additional information obtained only from the Maltby Family Genealogy website has been included in this collection. Information provided, unless additional proof has been offered, has not yet been verified and cannot be guaranteed. Hereinafter cited as the Maltby Family Genealogy Website.
- [S744] Maltby Family Genealogy Website, online at http://home.earthlink.net/~jamaltby1/index.html, citing Middleborough Vital Records, Volume 1, page 41.
- [S744] Maltby Family Genealogy Website, online at http://home.earthlink.net/~jamaltby1/index.html, information found at http://genforum.genealogy.com/washburn/messages/2743.html on 7 August 2013 and posted by John Maltby on 22 August 2002, citing Middleborough Vital Records, Volume 1, page 110 and Volume 2, page 45.
- [S744] Maltby Family Genealogy Website, online at http://home.earthlink.net/~jamaltby1/index.html, citing Wood, Middleboro Deaths, page 221; Mayflower Families Five Generations: Billington, page 133; Thatcher, Charles M., “Thatcher Papers,” 3 Volumes, 1620-1899, manuscript from FHL microfilm #945019, Volume III: Washburn, no page numbers.
- [S744] Maltby Family Genealogy Website, online at http://home.earthlink.net/~jamaltby1/index.html, citing Wood, Middleboro Deaths, page 221; Mayflower Families Five Generations: Billington, page 133.
Juliette Wood1
b. 1831, d. 24 November 1896
| Father* | Justin E. Wood1 b. 1792 |
| Birth* | 1831 | Juliette Wood was born in 1831 in Chautauqua County, New York.1 |
| Marriage* | 4 July 1848 | She married Vincent Edwards, son of Eli Edwards and Catherine Longstreet, on 4 July 1848 in Ellington, Chautauqua County.1 |
| (Wife) Death | 1892 | Juliette became a widow when Vincent Edwards died in 1892 at about age 74.2,3,4 |
| Death* | 24 November 1896 | She died on 24 November 1896 in Ellington, Chautauqua County, New York, at about age 651 |
| Burial* | and was buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Ellington.1 |
Family |
Vincent Edwards b. 6 Nov 1818, d. 1892 |
Citations
- [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, Juliette (Wood) Edwards, 7924795. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Vincent Edwards, Memorial# 7924651.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eli Edwards, Memorial# 5949995.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Catherine (Longstreet) Edwards, Memorial# 5950089.
Justin E. Wood1
b. 1792
| Birth* | 1792 | Justin E. Wood was born about 1792 in Massachusetts.1 |
Family |
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| Child | 1. | Juliette Wood1 b. 1831, d. 24 Nov 1896 |
Citations
- [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, Juliette (Wood) Edwards, 7924795. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
Martha E. Wood1
b. 10 March 1850, d. 16 January 1929
| Father* | Anderson T. Wood1,2 b. 1824, d. bt 1852 - 1857 | |
| Mother* | Nancy Britt1,2 b. 22 Feb 1824 |
| Birth* | 10 March 1850 | Martha E. Wood was born on 10 March 1850 in Barren County, Kentucky.1,2 |
| Name Variation | Her full name was Martha Elizabeth Wood3,2 | |
| Name Variation | and was sometimes called Elizabeth.3 | |
| (Daughter) Death | between 1852 and 1857 | Her father died before she was 4 years old, leaving Martha's mother with three very young children3 |
| (Daughter) Marriage | before 1859 | and her mother married a second time to Ellison P. Coates, before 1859, when Martha was probably less than 9 years old.3 |
| (Daughter) Census US 1860 | 30 July 1860 | She was enumerated as Elizabeth on the 1860 census taken on 30 July 1860 in the household of her mother and new stepfather in District 2, Glasgow Post Office, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 10 years old.3 |
| (Daughter) Census US 1870 | 8 September 1870 | Elizabeth was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 8 September 1870 in the household of her mother and stepfather in Tracy, Barren County, Kentucky. She was 21 years old.4 |
| Marriage* | after 8 September 1870 | She married, as his second wife, Samuel A. Houchens, son of Robert Houchens and Frances Jane Britt, after 8 September 1870, the date she was enumerated on the 1870 census with her mother and stepfather in Tracy, Barren County, Kentucky. Samuel was enumerated that year with his five children, and no wife, in the next household on the same census page.2,5,6,4 |
| (Wife) Death | 29 July 1903 | Elizabeth became a widow when Samuel A. Houchens died on 29 July 1903 at age 71.5 |
| Death* | 16 January 1929 | She died on 16 January 1929 in Barren County, Kentucky, at age 782 |
| Burial* | and was buried in Powell Cemetery, Lucas, Barren County.2 |
Family |
Samuel A. Houchens b. 10 Jun 1832, d. 29 Jul 1903 |
Citations
- [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Anderson T. and Nancy Wood, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 191; Page: 387a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [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, Martha Elizabeth (Wood) Houchens, Memorial# 133087839. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
- [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of E. P. and Nancy Coats, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 945. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ellison P. and Nancy Coates, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tracy, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M593_445; Page: 731A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel A. Houchens, Memorial# 113148130.
- [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Samuel A. Houchens, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tracy, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M593_445; Page: 731A.
Martin Wood1
b. 1823
| Birth* | 1823 | Martin Wood was born about 1823 in Kentucky.2 |
| Marriage Bond | 3 September 1845 | A marriage bond was issued to Martin Wood and Elisha Carver in Barren County, Kentucky, on 3 September 1845 obligating them for the marriage between Martin Wood and Emily Jane Carver, which was intended to be solemnized shortly. Elisha Carver was a 1st cousin of Emily Jane.3 |
| Marriage* | 13 November 1845 | He married Emily Jane Carver, daughter of Elisha Carver and Tempy Bullington, on 13 November 1845 in Barren County, Kentucky.1,3 |
| Court Action* | 10 February 1846 | Case# 1472 was filed on 10 February 1846 in the Circuit Court at Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, whereby Martin Wood and Emily Jane his wife, who had been married on 13 September 1845 by Henry Lee in Barren County, stated that Emily Jane was the daughter and one of the heirs of Elisha Carver, deceased, and that said Carver was possessed of a tract of land lying in Barren County on the waters of Peters Creek containing 280 acres, and that Carver at the time of his death had legal title to the land, and that he died intestate. Elisha Carver left a widow, Louisa Carver, and the following children: Lucy Carver, since intermarried with James Carver, Elizabeth Carver, Marthy Ann Carver, James L. Carver, John Carver, Mary T. Carver, and Sarah F. Carver, who with Emily Jane (Carver) Wood, were his only children and legal representatives. The six last named, except Emily, being infants under 21 years of age. Martin and Emily stated that the land was rapidly deteriorating in value, and would in a few years be seriously and irreparably damaged by exhausting the arable land, and cutting and destroying the timber. They stated that the land could not be advantageously divided as the share of each of the heirs would be less than $100, and that it would be to the advantage of all to sell the land and divide the proceeds. An amendment to the above bill stated that James Jameson, Sheriff of Barren County, was appointed by the Barron County court to administer the estate of Elisha Carver, deceased, and that H. P. Curd, Deputy Sheriff for Jameson, acted as Administrator. The Plaintiffs asked that Curd be made a Defendant to the suit, and made to state the amount of the estate that had come into his hands. In another amendment dated 21 March 1846, the Complainants stated that they understood that Charlotte Carver or her children, Joel Y. and Catherine Carver, had some claim, or pretended claim, on the estate of Elisha Carver, deceased. For the purpose of contesting all things in this suit, they asked the court to make them and John G. Rogers, who had been appointed Guardian of Joel Y. and Catherine Carver, defendants to their suit and any other bills therein, and that they answer. Charlotte Carver’s response was filed on 26 June 1846, stating that Elisha Carver’s estate was indebted to her children, Joel Y. and Catherine Carver, in the amount of $38 each, for a total of $76. Mr. Curd, representing Charlotte, explained the indebtedness. He stated that Charlotte was the Administratrix of her deceased husband, William Carver's, estate, and that Elisha Carver was her security. Elisha became uneasy, and by way of making him safe, she sold to him her dower interest in the tract of land on which her husband lived and died, for and in consideration of his assuming to pay to Susan (Carver) Woodcock, Joel Y. and Catherine Carver the sum of $38 each being the amount of their respective interests in the estate of William Carver, their father. Elisha Carver thereafter paid Susan Woodcock her $38, but never paid Joel Y. or Catherine their parts. Curd stated that Charlotte claimed nothing for herself out of the estate of Elisha Carver, just what he owed her children. H. P. Curd's testimony was filed on 21 March 1845, in which he admitted that Elisha Carver departed his life intestate and that by an order of the court he, Curd, as deputy for James Jameson, Sheriff, was qualified to administer the estate, which he did. He sold the personal property, settled the debts, and had in his possession $59.55 belonging to the estate. He testified that Charlotte Carver or her children, Joel Y. and Catherine, were claiming a debt of said estate amounting to $76., which she was alleging was the amount of the balance of the price agreed to be paid by Elisha for the tract of land. Curd claimed to know nothing of his own knowledge of the justness of the claim, and stated that if the claim was justly due and owing that so much of said tract of land be ordered and decreed sold as would pay the balance of $76, first deducting the amount he had in his possession, and allowing him his reasonable costs in defending the suit, including an attorney’s fee. Testimony by attorney John G. Rogers, representing James Carver and Lucy Carver his wife, was filed on 15 June 1846. They admitted that Emily Wood was a daughter of Elisha Carver, deceased, and that he died intestate, that the heirs and legal representatives listed in the suit were correct, and that Lucy was one of the heirs and a child of Elisha Carver, deceased. They denied that it would be to their interest to have the said land sold and the proceeds divided. They thought it would be better, and desired, that the land should be divided between the heirs, and that their portions be allotted to them even if the rest were to be sold. The testimony of John G. Rogers, then testifying on his own behalf, was filed on 24 June 1846. He stated he was the Guardian of Joel Y. and Catherine Carver, the children of Charlotte Carver, and essentially made the same statements to the court that Charlotte had made. That Charlotte Carver was the wife of William Carver, and that her children were Susan Woodcock, Joel Y., and Catherine Carver. In addition, he told of the arrangement between Charlotte and Elisha Carver regarding her selling Elisha her dower interest in the land, that Elisha had paid Susan, and doubtless would have paid Joel Y. and Catherine if he had lived. He said Elisha died a short time thereafter. Four deeds were submitted to the court as evidence in the court case: John and Elizabeth Carver his wife, deed dated August 1828, sold to Elisha Carver for $118, one tract of land containing 75 acres on Peters Creek, Barren County, Kentucky, it being part of the tract conveyed by Benjamin W. Clark and his wife unto John and William Carver. Jesse Bewley and Mary his wife, deed dated 2 August 1831, sold to Elisha Carver for $100, one tract of land on Peters Creek in Barren County, Kentucky, being the tract of land whereon Carver then lived, and the appurtenances thereon. Ann D. Shirley of the Borough of Norfolk, State of Virginia, by George M. Pryer, her attorney-in-fact, deed dated 17 August 1833, sold to Elisha Carver for $100, 200 acres of land situated on Peters Creek, Barren County, Kentucky, it being part of a 1,333 1/3-acre survey patented to the heirs of Robert Tompkins, deceased, by patent dated 1 March 1800. Charlotte Carver, deed dated 20 November 1841, sold to Elisha Carver for $150, and relinquished all her right of dower, her interest in a certain tract of land on Peters Creek owned by her husband William Carver, to have and to hold during her life. Alexander L. Devasher was deposed on 17 September 1846 and asked about the current condition of Elisha Carver’s land which was believed to be occupied at the time by James Carver, one of the defendants in the case. In response to questions, Devasher stated he lived about two miles from James Carver, who he thought lived on the land upon which Elisha Carver lived and died. He said there were two or three different surveys, but it was all the same tract, and he thought James Carver had lived on the land for about three years. Devasher was asked if he knew of James Carver, the defendant, having cut a great deal of salable timber off the land and sold it, and if Devasher had or had not bought timber from James Carver which came off the land. His response was that Carver had cut a right smart amount, such as board timber, rail timber, etc., but didn’t know much about the property lines and didn’t know whether they came off Elisha Carver’s land or not. He didn’t know of any that had been sold, except what he had heard. He said he had bought some rails from him, but didn’t know whether they came off that land or not. Asked whether James Carver owned any other land in that neighborhood off of which he could have gotten the board and rail timber etc. he had mentioned, Devasher said James Carver didn’t own any other land except his interest in Elisha Carver’s tract of land. Asked whether he knew if that land had been much injured and was not worth near as much since James Carver first went upon it to live, Devasher responded that he knew the place had gone to rack, and was not in as good repair as when Elisha Carver died. Asked whether he knew or did not know that the land was not so valuable now for timber as when James Carver went on it, Devasher stated that if all the timber that had been cut was on the land, it would not be so valuable, but he didn’t know if all the timber was from that land. He didn’t know where the property line was. Asked if he knew or did not know that James Carver had taken down a house and hauled it to the woods and there permitted the logs to rot, Devasher said they hauled a house out, it was said for Tom Williams to live in, but he didn’t know who the head manager was or anything about it. The logs, he reconned, were lying there yet, and he didn’t know anything about them. He had not seen them since. Asked if he had not recently contracted with James Carver for a parcel of rails which were either on the land or to be made from the land, Devasher said he and Carver had been talking about trading for some rails, which he reconned were on the land, but they had not traded yet. Another neighbor, Benjamin Littrell, was also deposed on 17 September 1846. He was asked if he knew or did not know of James Carver, one of the defendants in the case, having cut a great deal of valuable timber off of the land on which he was then living and upon which Elisha Carver died. He responded that there had been a right smart cut there, but he didn’t know that he cut it all. He had heard it said that he cut it, but he never saw him at it. He didn’t know that there was a great deal of valuable timber. There was some board timber, and some for plank, and some for hogsheads, cut off. Asked if he knew or did not know that the place was much less valuable now than when James Carver went upon it, Littrell responded that he would not give as much for it as it was right smartly out of repair. Asked how much he would say, or if he knew, to what extent the place had been injured, he said he hardly knew but at a rough guess would suppose, taking everything into consideration, that it had been injured something like $100. Asked if he would please state, if he knew, in what way James Carver had been living on the land. Had he paid rent for it or not? Littrell responded that he couldn’t tell. He understood that Carver was to pay rent the first year, but how they had managed since he didn’t know. Asked if he had bought timber from James Carver, the defendant, which grew upon the land, or knew of him selling to any other person, Littrell said he had never bought any from him himself, but understood that he had sold some plank and hogshead timber, which was said to have come off the land. Asked if he knew if Carver, the defendant, had ever paid any rent for the said land, he said no. I don’t know that he ever has. Note: No legal resolution, judgment or disposition of the suit was found in the court's case documents, although several deeds have been found in the records of Barren County, Kentucky that indicate that some actions to benefit Elisha's minor children were ordered by the Circuit Court, and some other deeds were found regarding various sales of pieces of his property by his heirs.4,1 |
| Land Records* | 2 January 1847 | On 2 January 1847, for $50, Martin and Emily Jane Wood sold to their brother-in-law, James Carver, their interest in the tract or tracts of land on the waters of Peters Creek, Barren County, Kentucky, that had been owned by Emily Jane's father, Elisha Carver, at his death. Our transcription of the deed follows: This indenture made and entered into this 2nd day of January 1847 between Martin Wood and Emily Jane Wood his wife of the County of Barren and State of Kentucky of the first part and James Carver of the County and State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Martin Wood and Emily Jane his wife for and in consideration of the sum of $50 to them in hand paid by the said James Carver the receipt whereof they do herby acknowledge have bargained, sold and conveyed and by these presents do bargain, sell and convey unto the said James Carver all their right, title and interest in and to the tract or tracts of land owned by Elisha Carver at his death being on the waters of Peters Creek in Barren County. To have and to hold to the said James Carver the said interest in said tract or tracts of land together with all and singular its appurtenances thereunto belonging and the said Martin Wood and Emily Jane his wife do covenant and agree that they will for themselves and their heirs forever warrant and defend the said interest in the tract or tracts of land in fee simple unto the said James Carver his heirs and assigns. In testimony whereof they have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and date above written. The signatures of both Martin Wood and Emily J. Wood were sealed with their marks, and the deed was recorded in Barren County, Kentucky on 2 January 1847.5 |
| (Brother-in-Law) Land Records | 11 December 1847 | On 11 December 1847, James and Lucy Carver sold land on Barren County, Kentucky, to John T. Rogers for $200. The land was identified as having been in the possession of Lucy's father, Elisha Carver, at the time of his death, and the deed specified that the interest in the land intended to be sold was both the interest that had descended to Lucy from her father, as well as the interest sold to James by his brother-in-law, Martin Wood, and his wife, Emily Jane, who was Lucy's sister. The sale also included all of the interest James and Lucy might be entitled to in the Dower land of Louisa Carver, widow of Ellisha Carver and the sister's stepmother, after Louisa's death. Our transcription of the deed follows: This indenture dated the 11th day of December 1847 is made and entered into between James Carver and Lucy Carver his wife of Barren County, Kentucky, of the first part and John T. Rogers of said county of the second part. Witnesseth that for and in consideration of $200 in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the parties of the first part have bargained and sold and do by these presents bargain, sell, align and convey unto the said John T. Rogers and his heirs forever, all the right, title and interest that they have in a tract of land composed of three surveys which belonged to and was in the possession of Elisha Carver at the time of his death, and which lies adjoining the lands of John Lewis, Obadiah Britt and Samuel Whitney on Peters Creek in Barren County, Kentucky, together with all its appurtenances, to have and to hold unto the said Rogers and his heirs forever. The interest in said land hereby intended to be conveyed is the interest that descended to the said Lucy from her deceased father Elisha Carver and the interest in said land sold by Martin Wood and his wife Emily Jane, late Emily Jane Carver, to said James Carver and described in the deed from said Wood and wife to said James Carver. Also all the interest that the parties of the first part are or may be entitled in and to the Dower land of Louisa Carver, widow of said Elisha Carver, after the death of said Widow. To have and to hold said interests unto the said Rogers and his heirs forever from all claims whatever and the parties of the first part covenant to forever warrant a good and valid title to the same unto the said Rogers and his heirs forever, free from all claims whatever. In testimony where of the parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals this the day and year above written. The signatures of both James Carver and Lucy Carver were sealed with their marks, and the deed was recorded in Barren County, Kentucky on 11 December 1847.6 |
| Land Records | 29 January 1849 | On 29 January 1849, Martin and Emily Jane (Carver) Wood of Barren County, Kentucky, acting on behalf of Emily's deceased siblings, John Carver and Sarah Frances Carver, sold to John T. Rogers, for $14, the interest they had in land that had been owned by their father, Elisha Carver, at the time of his death and on which Martin and Emily Jane were then living. We note that the Wood surname was written as “Woods” throughout the document. Our transcription of the deed follows: This indenture made and entered into this 29th day of January 1849 made and entered into by and between Martin Woods and his wife Emily J. Woods, late Emily J. Carver, of the one part, and John T. Rogers of the other part, all of Barren County and state of Kentucky. Witnesseth that for and in consideration of $14 to them in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have this day bargained and sold and by these presents doth bargain, sell and convey to the said Rogers all the rights, title and interest that the said Woods and his wife have in and to a certain tract or tracts of land of which Elisha Carver died seized and on which the said Wood and wife now live, acquired or descended to the said Wood’s wife Emily J. by the death of Sarah Frances Carver and John Carver, children and heirs of E. Carver, deceased, and who have died since the death of said Carver, to have and to hold to the said Rogers and his heirs in fee simple forever. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and year above written. The signatures of both Martin Woods and Emily J. Woods were sealed with their marks, and the deed was recorded in Barren County, Kentucky on 13 December 1849.7 |
Family |
Emily Jane Carver b. 1824 |
Citations
- [S2249] Kentucky. Circuit Court (Barren County), Equity judgments with general index ca. 1813-1931. Microfilm of originals in Glasgow, Kentucky; includes general index. FHL catalog warns that years are mixed and instructs to look up name in index, find bundle number, and look through bundle number until name is found: Film# 218713, Digital# 8685854, Case# 1472 filed 10 February 1846, Martin and Emily J. Wood vs. other heirs of Elisha Carver (1801-1842), image# 172-208 of 765; on 144 microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Equity judgments with general index ca. 1813-1931 (Barren County, Kentucky Circuit Court).
- [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Martin and E. J. Wood, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Page: 972. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage of Emily Carver and Martin Wood on 13 November 1845 in Barren County, Kentucky; preceded by a marriage bond dated 3 September 1845 issued to Martin Wood and Elisha Carver obligating them to the marriage of Martin Wood and Emily Carver which was intended to be solemnized shortly, citing digital# 5552452, image# 738 of 914. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
- [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com. Grouped within this source title are a variety of documents, transcriptions of documents, information from Bible records, written reports by past genealogists and researchers, and other miscellaneous information we have found attached to a variety of Ancestry public trees and used to increase our understanding of the extensive Britt family of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. We thank all of the individuals who have made this information available; Martin and Emily Jane (Carver) Wood vs. the Heirs of Elisha Carver, deceased, Equity Case# 1472, filed 10 February 1846, abstracted, five pages copied by Gladys B. Wilson in 1975 at the Barren County Court House, Glasgow, Kentucky; originally shared by cczink on 11 August 2009, viewed on 29 August 2021, online beginning at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/18383251/…. Hereinafter cited as Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions.
- [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935. Microfilm of original and typescript at the Barren County courthouse in Glasgow, Kentucky; includes general index: Film# 209728, Digital# 8192154, Volume S, page 33, image# 341 of 601, Martin and Emily Jane (Carver) Wood to James Carver; on 35 microfilm rolls, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky).
- [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky): Film# 209728, Digital# 8192154, Volume S, page 208, image# 430 of 601, James and Lucy Carver to John T. Rogers; on 35 microfilm rolls.
- [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky): Film# 209729, Digital# 8402413, Volume T, pages 466-467, image# 249-250 of 579, Martin and Emily Jane (Carver) Wood (for Sarah Frances Carver, deceased, and John Carver, deceased) to John T. Rogers; on 35 microfilm rolls.
Mary Wood1,2
b. 25 December 1642
| Father* | Nicholas Wood2 d. 7 Feb 1669/70 | |
| Mother* | Mary Williams2 d. 19 Feb 1662/63 |
| Birth* | 25 December 1642 | Mary Wood was born on 25 December 1642 in Roxbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony.2 |
| Relationship Note* | Mary and Sarah Wood were twins.2 | |
| Marriage* | 4 October 1660 | She married John Thurston, son of John Thurston and Margaret __?__, on 4 October 1660 in Medfield, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).1,3,4 |
Family |
John Thurston b. 13 Sep 1635 | |
| Child | 1. | Mehitabel Thurston1 b. 9 Sep 1667 |
Citations
- [S1320] Odin A. Baugh, Thurston Family History and Genealogy, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. John Thurston was born in England around 1601. His wife was Margaret and they left England in 1637. They had 8 children. John died in 1685. This book follows the descendants of John's son Daniel who was born in 1646. Descendants lived in Massachusetts, New York, Missouri, Indiana, and elsewhere. (Spokane, Washington?: O.A. Baugh, 1989?), Second Generation, pages 4-6. Hereinafter cited as Thurston Family History and Genealogy.
- [S1322] Abner Morse, compiler, A genealogical register of the inhabitants and history of the towns of Sherborn and Holliston, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: Boston Press of Damrell & Moore, 1856), Wood, pages 261-264. Hereinafter cited as Inhabitants and history of Sherborn and Holliston.
- [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Medfield Marriages, Volume 1, page 177. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
- [S1291] William S. Tilden, History of the Town of Medfield, Massachusetts 1650-1886 : with genealogies of the families that held real estate or made any considerable stay in the town during the first century, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: Geo. H. Ellis, 1887), Thurston, pages 495-497. Hereinafter cited as History of the Town of Medfield, Massachusetts 1650-1886.
Mary Wood1
| Marriage* | She married Thomas Potterton, son of Thomas Potterton and _____ Wilson.1 |
Family |
Thomas Potterton | |
| Children | 1. | John Potterton1 |
| 2. | Henry Potterton1 b. 1774, d. 29 Oct 1846 | |
| 3. | Thomas Potterton+1 b. 1777, d. 8 Nov 1847 | |
| 4. | Alexander Potterton+1 d. b Sep 1826 |
Citations
- [S1541] Homan Potterton, Potterton People and Places: Three Centuries of an Irish Family. This book is well researched and sourced throughout as it tells the story of the Potterton family who came to Ireland in the late 17th Century. They settled as tenant farmers in County Meath, and have remained there ever since, farming the same lands. (County Louth, Ireland: Choice Publishing, 2006), found in excerpts from the book on www.amazon.com. Hereinafter cited as Potterton People and Places.




