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May Della Myers^1,2,3,4

Father	Andrew Jack Myers4 b. 1858, d. 8 Apr 1930
Mother	Maggie Troute4 b. 1859, d. 27 Nov 1937

Last Edited

8 Oct 2022

Birth*	May, daughter of Andrew Jack Myers and Maggie Troute, was born on 13 July 1880 in Kansas. The 1900 census says July 1880. Since it's 63 years more current than her headstone I'm going with that year rather than Find A Grave's 13 Jul 1881. It also fits better with being 4 yo in the March 1885 census.3,4,1
CensusNF1	May appeared on the 1885 Kansas State Census of Ozark Twp., Allen Co., Kansas, in the household of George Myers, as 4 yo D M Myers.4
CensusNF1	May appeared on the 1895 Kansas state census of Osage Twp., Allen Co., Kansas, in the household of Andrew Jack Myers and Maggie Troute, as 13 yo female Mamy Myers.5
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to J. Elsie Daugherty on 30 August 1898 at La Grande, Allen Co., Kansas. License date was 28th. La Grande gets no hits at Google or Google Maps, perhaps now a ghost town. Married 1 year with 1 born & 1 living in the 1900 census.2,1,3
Census1900*	May and J. appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Elm Twp., Allen Co., Kansas, enumerated 13 June 1900, as 25 yo smelter laborer Elsie & 19 yo wife Della M Daugherty. Their son Lloyd Forest was listed as living with them. Orvis & Ina Vandegrift are two doors above, Asa & Eliza Jane Vandegrift four doors above.3
Census1910	May appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Baker, Crawford Co., Kansas in the household of her parents, Andrew Jack Myers and Maggie Troute, as 28 yo wife Mame Daugherty.6
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Jesse Bert Haskins before 5 June 1917. Jesse is married on his WWI draft card of this date, but it doesn't give his wife's name, so this is a bit of a stretch.1,7
Census1920*	May and Jesse appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Pittsburg, Crawford Co., Kansas, enumerated 17 January 1920, as 30 yo city fireman Jesse B & 36 yo (something at Missionary School) wife May Haskins. Their son Lloyd Forest was listed as living with them.8
Census1930	May and Jesse appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Pittsburg, Crawford Co., Kansas, enumerated 2 April 1930, as 40 yo railroad boiler shop helper Jesse B & 47 yo missionary wife Mae D Haskins.9
Census1940	May and Jesse appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Crawford Co., Kansas, enumerated 5 April 1940, as 49 yo farmer Jess B & 57 yo missionary wife Mae Haskins. Their 22 yo nephew Leon Raines was listed as living with them.10
Death*	May died on 7 June 1963 in Kansas at age 82.1
Burial*	She was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Mildred, Allen Co., Kansas. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.1

Child with J. Elsie Daugherty:

Lloyd Forest Daugherty6 b. Feb 1900, d. 11 Sep 1955

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Martha H. Lnu¹

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Martha was born circa 1851 in Missouri.1
Marriage*	She married Swithen Nickols, son of John Nickols and Tracy Nickols, in February 1870.2
Census1870	Martha appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Ozark Twp., Lawrence Co., Missouri, as 19 yo Martha H Nichols in the household of her parents-in-law John Nickols and Tracy Nickols; as 67 yo farmer John & 68 yo Tacy Nichols.3

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Anna Teresa Allen^1,2

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Anna was born on 14 November 1847, d/o George W. and Mary E. Allen.3
Marriage*	She married Winfield Scott Vincent, son of Daniel Vincent Jr. and Hester Ann Ellis, circa 1867.1,2
Death*	Anna died on 2 May 1870 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 22, of consumption.3,2
Burial*	She was buried on 5 May 1870 at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.3

Child with Winfield Scott Vincent:

Hester Elizabeth Vincent+4 b. 20 Aug 1868, d. 13 Jan 1950

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Hester Elizabeth Vincent^1,2

Father	Winfield Scott Vincent2 b. 29 Dec 1844, d. 5 Jun 1932
Mother	Anna Teresa Allen2 b. 14 Nov 1847, d. 2 May 1870

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Hester, daughter of Winfield Scott Vincent and Anna Teresa Allen, was born on 20 August 1868 in Ohio.3,2
Census1870	She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Delhi Twp., Hamilton Co., Ohio in the household of her grandparents Daniel Vincent Jr. and Margaret K. Murphy, 2 yo Elizabeth Vincent.4
Estate-Will	Hester was named an heir in the will of Daniel Vincent Jr., her grandfather, dated 27 April 1878 at Delhi Twp., Hamilton Co., Ohio, to receive land.5,1
Census1880	Hester appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Delhi Twp., Hamilton Co., Ohio, as 12 yo granddaughter Hessie Vincent in the household of Daniel Vincent Jr. and Margaret K. Murphy; as 73 yo farmer Daniel & 74 yo wife Margaret Vincent.6
Marriage*	She married John James Armstrong on 12 April 1888 in Hamilton Co., Ohio.7,3
Census1900*	Hester and John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Delhi, Hamilton Co., Ohio, enumerated 5 June 1900, as 32 yo millwright John & 32 yo wife Hester Armstrong. Their children Jessie, Chester, Talbot, Susan and Roger were listed as living with them. Hester's father Winfield, his 3rd wife Caroline, and five of her siblings live two doors below. Her step-grandmother Margaret Murphy Vincent and aunt Martha Jane "Mattie" Vincent live one door below Winfield.8
Census1910	Hester and John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Stonelick Twp., Clermont Co., Ohio, enumerated 18 April 1910, as 42 yo farmer John J & 42 yo wife Hester Armstrong. Their children Jessie, Chester, Talbot, Susan, Roger and Elizabeth were listed as living with them.9
Census1920	Hester and John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dayton, Campbell Co., Kentucky, enumerated 9 June 1920, as 51 yo millwright John J & 52 yo wife Hester E Armstrong. Their children Roger and Elizabeth were listed as living with them.10
Census1930	Hester and John appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Tate Twp., Clermont Co., Ohio, enumerated 12 May 1930, as 62 yo self-employed carpenter John J & 62 yo wife Hester Armstrong. Their son Roger was listed as living with them, as well as Roger's 29 yo wife Alice. Roger & Alice are apparently subletting part of the house as their dwelling number is 196a and the parents are 196.11
Census1940	Hester and John appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Tate Twp., Clermont Co., Ohio, enumerated 8 April 1940, as 72 yo contractor John 72 yo wife Lester (as indexed) Armstrong. Son Roger and his family live next door above.12
Death*	Hester died on 13 January 1950 in Brown Co., Ohio, at age 81.3
Burial*	She was buried at Tate Township Cemetery in Bethel, Clermont Co., Ohio.3

Children with John James Armstrong:

Jessie Armstrong8 b. Dec 1889 Chester Armstrong8 b. Dec 1891 Talbot Armstrong8 b. Feb 1894 Susan Armstrong8 b. Aug 1896 Roger Armstrong8 b. Jul 1899 Elizabeth Armstrong9 b. c 1903

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Andrew Clark Downey^1,2

Father	Jeremiah Downey3,4 b. 10 Sep 1825, d. 13 Aug 1899
Mother	Sarah Hulda Phelps3,4 b. 27 Jun 1823, d. 15 Jan 1897

Last Edited

4 May 2024

Birth*	Andrew, son of Jeremiah Downey and Sarah Hulda Phelps, was born on 20 May 1847 in Switzerland Co., Indiana.1,2
Census1850	Andrew appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Jeremiah Downey and Sarah Hulda Phelps, as 3 yo Anda C Downey.5
Move	Andrew, Alfred, Asa and Daniel joined the move of his parents from Switzerland County to Ohio County in 1850.5,6
Census1850	Andrew appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Jeremiah Downey and Sarah Hulda Phelps, as 3 yo Andrew Downey.6
Census1860	Andrew appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Jeremiah Downey and Sarah Hulda Phelps, as 13 yo Andrew C Downey.7
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Mary E. Porter, daughter of James Porter and Susanna Reno, on 24 October 1868 at Switzerland Co., Indiana.8,9,10
Census1870*	Andrew and Mary appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 31 August 1870, as 22 yo farmer Clark & 22 yo Mary Downey. Clark's parents & sister Sarah live next door.11
Census1880	Andrew and Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 4 June 1880, as 33 yo farmer Clark & 33 yo wife Mary Douney. Their son Andrew P. was listed as living with them.12
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Rhoda E. Horton on 7 March 1894 at Switzerland Co., Indiana. Rhoda had apparently m1 William Aaron Jackson before Downey. She's buried under a joint headstone with Jackson. Find A Grave's date for Andrew Downey's marriage is incorrectly 1878. That is likely the marriage to Jackson.13,14,15,16
Census1900*	Andrew and Rhoda appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Shelby Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 13 June 1900, as 53 yo carpenter Andrew C & 42 yo wife Rhoda E Downey. Their children William J. and Mary Ettie "Nettie" were listed as living with them. Rhoda's 61 yo widowed mother Mariah Horton and daughters live next door below.17
Census1910	Andrew and Rhoda appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Shelby Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 2 May 1910, as 63 yo farmer Clark & 53 yo wife Rhoda Downey. Their children William J. were listed as living with them. Rhoda's 59 yo widowed mother Mariah Horton lives three doors below.18
Census1920	Andrew and Rhoda appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Shelby Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 17 January 1920, as 72 yo house carpenter Clark & 62 yo wife Rhoda E Downey. Rhoda's 78 yo widowed mother Mariah Horton lives next door above.19
Death*	Andrew died on 19 November 1920 in Ripley Co., Indiana, at age 73.1
Burial*	He was buried at Vevay Cemetery in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Child with Mary E. Porter:

Andrew P. Downey20 b. 12 Nov 1870, d. 13 May 1929

Children with Rhoda E. Horton:

William J. Downey21,22 b. 27 Jun 1895 Mary Ettie "Nettie" Downey23,22 b. 6 Apr 1897, d. 30 Aug 1970

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Alfred Ross Downey¹

Father	Jeremiah Downey1 b. 10 Sep 1825, d. 13 Aug 1899
Mother	Sarah Hulda Phelps1 b. 27 Jun 1823, d. 15 Jan 1897

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Alfred, son of Jeremiah Downey and Sarah Hulda Phelps, was born circa July 1850 in Indiana.1,2
Census1850	Alfred appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Jeremiah Downey and Sarah Hulda Phelps, as 0.3 yo Alfred R Downey.3
Move	Andrew, Alfred, Asa and Daniel joined the move of his parents from Switzerland County to Ohio County in 1850.3,4
Census1850	Alfred appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Jeremiah Downey and Sarah Hulda Phelps, as 0.7 yo Ross Downey.4
Census1860	Alfred appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Jeremiah Downey and Sarah Hulda Phelps, as 10 yo Alfred B (as indexed) Downey.5
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Porter from 26 August 1869 to 29 August 1869 in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana. Switzerland Marriages says 29 Aug, Indiana Marriages 26 Aug. Likely the 26th is the license and 29th the marriage. No issue in the 1870.6,7,8
Census1870*	Alfred and Elizabeth appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Sugar Branch, Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 9 August 1870, as 20 yo farmer Alfred & 18 yo Elizabeth Downey.9
Census1880	Alfred and Elizabeth appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 8 June 1880, as 30 yo farmer Albert & 28 yo wife Elizabeth Downey. Their children Clarence Wesley and Chester Ross were listed as living with them, as well as one house servant.10
Census1900	Alfred and Elizabeth appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 23 June 1900, as 50 yo farmer Alfred & 48 yo wife Elizabeth Downey. Their children Clarence Wesley, Ernest Daniel and Porter Harrison were listed as living with them.11
Census1910*	Alfred appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 6 May 1910, as 60 yo married blacksmith Alfred R Downey. Wife Elizabeth is living next door with their son Porter H Downey & family.12
Census1920	Alfred appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Westport, Decatur Co., Indiana, as 69 yo father Alfred Downey in the household of Chester Ross Downey and Nettie L. Glenn; as 41 yo garage repairman Chester R & 40 yo wife Nettie L Downey.13
Death*	Alfred died on 18 December 1928 at Madison State Hospital in Madison, Jefferson Co., Indiana, of pulmonary hemorrhage.14,2
Burial*	He was buried at Olive Branch Cemetery in Bear Branch, Ohio Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Elizabeth Porter:

Clarence Wesley Downey15,16 b. 14 Oct 1873, d. 27 Mar 1958 Chester Ross Downey10 b. 4 Sep 1878, d. 31 Dec 1924 Ernest Daniel Downey17,18 b. 25 Jul 1881, d. 20 Dec 1972 Porter Harrison Downey19 b. 26 Jan 1889, d. 19 Jul 1959

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Stephenson Huston Slaughter^1,2

Father	Dr. Matthew Slaughter3
Mother	Mary Feland "Polly" Huston4

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Stephenson, son of Dr. Matthew Slaughter and Mary Feland "Polly" Huston, was born circa 1810 in Kentucky.1
Marriage*	He married Catherine P. Wallace circa 1835. Date estimate based on fact that their daughter Arabella, b. ca. 1840, had three older siblings.5,1
Census1860*	Stephenson appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, enumerated 24 September 1860, as 50 yo physician Stephen Slaughter. His children Arabella, Robert F., Sarah, William W. and J. Wallace were listed as living with him.1

Children with Catherine P. Wallace:

M. J. Slaughter6 b. c 1835 Robert F. Slaughter7 b. c 1837 Elizabeth Slaughter8 b. c 1839 Arabella Slaughter9 b. c 1840 Sarah Slaughter10 b. c 1842 William W. Slaughter11 b. c 1849 J. Wallace Slaughter12 b. c 1850

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Jerusha Clark¹

Father	Fnu Clark1
Mother	Mary Downey1 b. bt 1790 - 1800, d. b 28 Nov 1851

Last Edited

12 Oct 2022

Birth*	Jerusha, daughter of Fnu Clark and Mary Downey, was born before 1836. She is called Jerusha Dancer, one of two heirs of Mary Clark, in an estate receipt dated 07 Jan 1852. My date of bef. 1836 assumes she was at least 16 yo at that time.1
Marriage*	She married Fnu Dancer before 7 January 1852.1
Death*	Jerusha died after 7 January 1852.1

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Fnu Dancer¹

Last Edited

12 Oct 2022

Marriage*

He married Jerusha Clark, daughter of Fnu Clark and Mary Downey, before 7 January 1852.1

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Ann Elizabeth Downey^1,2

Father

Amos Downey3,2 b. bt 1790 - 1800, d. b 28 Nov 1851

Last Edited

9 Apr 2023

Birth*	Ann, daughter of Amos Downey, was born on 16 April 1826 in New Richmond, Clermont Co., Ohio, date based on age at death 74y 1m 18d. She is listed as Amos' only heir. The 1900 census shows her birthstate as Indiana.4,5,2
Marriage*	She married James D. McAdams on 31 December 1843 in Dearborn Co., Indiana.6,2,5
Census1850*	Ann and James appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 17 September 1850, as 30 yo James & 24 yo Ann E. McAdams. Their daughter Mary Ann "Polly" was listed as living with them.7
Death*	Ann died after 7 January 1852.2
Census1860	Ann and James appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Rising Sun PO, Randolph Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 31 July 1860, as 30 yo farmer J S & 34 yo Elizabeth McAdams. Their children Mary Ann "Polly", Fannie Amanda and Susannah were listed as living with them, as well as 34 yo Susanna McAdams, Elizabeth's first cousin, and two farm laborers.8
Census1870	Ann and James appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 20 July 1870, as 52 yo farmer James & 44 yo Elizabeth McAdams. Their children Fannie Amanda and Susannah were listed as living with them.9
Census1880	Ann and James appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 4 June 1880, as 60 yo farmer James & 54 yo wife Elizabeth McAdams.10
Death	Ann died on 3 June 1900 in Cass Co., Ohio, at age 74, of chronic gastritis.4,5
Burial*	She was buried on 5 June 1900 at Cedar Hedge Cemetery in Rising Sun, Ohio Co., Indiana.5,3
Census1900	Ann and James appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 15 June 1900, as 80 yo farmer James & 74 yo wife Elizabeth McAdams. Their 21 yo granddaughter Bessie Wilber was living with them. No explanation for why Elizabeth is showing up in the census 12 days after she died. The enumeration date isn't a typo - I checked back several pages.11

Children with James D. McAdams:

Mary Ann "Polly" McAdams7 b. c 1846 Fannie Amanda McAdams8 b. 3 Feb 1855, d. 19 Jun 1939 Susannah McAdams+8 b. 26 Oct 1859, d. 20 Oct 1941

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James D. McAdams^1,2

Last Edited

9 Apr 2023

Birth*	James was born on 12 March 1820 in Indiana.3,4
Marriage*	He married Ann Elizabeth Downey, daughter of Amos Downey, on 31 December 1843 in Dearborn Co., Indiana.1,2,5
Census1850*	James and Ann appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 17 September 1850, as 30 yo James & 24 yo Ann E. McAdams. Their daughter Mary Ann "Polly" was listed as living with them.6
Census1860	James and Ann appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Rising Sun PO, Randolph Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 31 July 1860, as 30 yo farmer J S & 34 yo Elizabeth McAdams. Their children Mary Ann "Polly", Fannie Amanda and Susannah were listed as living with them, as well as 34 yo Susanna McAdams, Elizabeth's first cousin, and two farm laborers.7
Census1870	James and Ann appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 20 July 1870, as 52 yo farmer James & 44 yo Elizabeth McAdams. Their children Fannie Amanda and Susannah were listed as living with them.8
Census1880	James and Ann appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 4 June 1880, as 60 yo farmer James & 54 yo wife Elizabeth McAdams.9
Census1900	James and Ann appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 15 June 1900, as 80 yo farmer James & 74 yo wife Elizabeth McAdams. Their 21 yo granddaughter Bessie Wilber was living with them. No explanation for why Elizabeth is showing up in the census 12 days after she died. The enumeration date isn't a typo - I checked back several pages.4
Death*	James died on 8 February 1903 at age 82.3
Burial*	He was buried at Cedar Hedge Cemetery in Rising Sun, Ohio Co., Indiana.3

Children with Ann Elizabeth Downey:

Mary Ann "Polly" McAdams6 b. c 1846 Fannie Amanda McAdams7 b. 3 Feb 1855, d. 19 Jun 1939 Susannah McAdams+7 b. 26 Oct 1859, d. 20 Oct 1941

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Eliza "Lizzie" Clark¹

Father	Fnu Clark1
Mother	Mary Downey1 b. bt 1790 - 1800, d. b 28 Nov 1851

Last Edited

19 Jan 2025

Birth*	Eliza, daughter of Fnu Clark and Mary Downey, was born before 1836, assuming at least 16 yo at time of marriage, which was prior to the estate receipt cited.1
Marriage*	She married Daniel Grace on 27 June 1848 in Ohio Co., Indiana. I suspect but have no specific evidence that our Lizzie Clark married Daniel Grace. That her surname in 1852 was Grace is not in question. Assuming I have the correct couple their children were Richard (1840- ), Mary (1843- ), Martha (1845- , m. George W Bailey), Lydia (), Emma Grace (), Anna Belle (), Wiliam Clark (1859-1917, m. Emma Stella Carson), Israel Haleck "Hal" (1861-1936, m. Sidney Angeline Mount), Daniel Jr. (1865- ), and Eliza Grace (1865-1923, m. J W Hughes 1890). There's a complete census record 1850-1880 for this family.1,2
Death*	Eliza died after 13 February 1852.1

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Daniel Grace¹

Last Edited

19 Jan 2025

Marriage*

He married Eliza "Lizzie" Clark, daughter of Fnu Clark and Mary Downey, on 27 June 1848 in Ohio Co., Indiana. I suspect but have no specific evidence that our Lizzie Clark married Daniel Grace. That her surname in 1852 was Grace is not in question. Assuming I have the correct couple their children were Richard (1840- ), Mary (1843- ), Martha (1845- , m. George W Bailey), Lydia (), Emma Grace (), Anna Belle (), Wiliam Clark (1859-1917, m. Emma Stella Carson), Israel Haleck "Hal" (1861-1936, m. Sidney Angeline Mount), Daniel Jr. (1865- ), and Eliza Grace (1865-1923, m. J W Hughes 1890). There's a complete census record 1850-1880 for this family.1,2

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Elizabeth "Lizzie" McAdams^1,2

Father	Sooter McAdams1 b. 10 Sep 1790, d. 2 May 1873
Mother	Nancy Ann Downey1 b. bt 1791 - 1801, d. b 16 Oct 1850

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of Sooter McAdams and Nancy Ann Downey, was born circa 1817 in Ohio.3,4,1
Census1820	Elizabeth is probably one of the two females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Sooter McAdams, in the 1820 Federal Census of Randolph Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana.3
Marriage*	She married Walter Suits on 3 June 1838 in Dearborn Co., Indiana. License dated 01 June.5,6,1
Census1840	Elizabeth is probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Walter Suits, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dearborn Co., Indiana.7
Census1850	Elizabeth and Walter appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 18 October 1850, as 40 yo farmer Walter & 32 yo Elizabeth Soots. Their children Catherine, Jacob, John and David H. were listed as living with them.8
Census1860*	Elizabeth and Walter appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Union Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 29 June 1860, as 50 yo farm laborer Walter & 44 yo wife Elizabeth Sules. Their children Catherine, Jacob, John and David H. were listed as living with them. There are three others in this listing who show up here in 1860 but not before or after. They are 22 yo Martin, 9 yo Elizabeth, and 0.9 yo William Sules. Relationship to Walter & Lizzie unknown. Next door is 59 yo Martha Kittle with three adult children, but no Martin.9
Census1870	Elizabeth and Walter appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Union Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 7 July 1870, as 60 yo laborer Walter & 49 yo Elizabeth Suits. Their children Jacob, John and David H. were listed as living with them.10
Census1880*	Elizabeth appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 3 June 1880, as 63 yo widow Elizabeth Suits. Her children Jacob and David H. were listed as living with her.11
Death*	Elizabeth died after 3 June 1880.11,1

Children with Walter Suits:

Catherine Suits12 b. 1 Jan 1839, d. 5 Mar 1917 Jacob Suits8 b. bt 1842 - 1843 John Suits8 b. bt 1844 - 1845 David H. Suits13 b. 13 Apr 1849, d. 10 Jun 1924

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Nancy McAdams¹

Father	Sooter McAdams1 b. 10 Sep 1790, d. 2 May 1873
Mother	Nancy Ann Downey1 b. bt 1791 - 1801, d. b 16 Oct 1850

Last Edited

24 Apr 2024

Birth*	Nancy, daughter of Sooter McAdams and Nancy Ann Downey, was born circa 28 June 1831 in Delaware, date based on her tombstone which shows death at 39y 7m 4d and a death date of 04 Feb 1871. Her death date may read 01 Feb but with sufficient enhancement I believe it reads 04 Feb.2,1
Census1840	Nancy is probably one of the two females age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her father, Sooter McAdams, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dearborn (now Ohio) Co., Indiana.3
Marriage*	She married Thomas A. Evans on 5 December 1847 in Ohio Co., Indiana. There's another alledged son Larkin H Evans. He shows up in the 1870 census in Thomas & Nancy's home as a 14 yo. He's not with them in 1860 and I've found no evidence other than this census that he might be a son.4,5,1,6
Census1850*	Nancy and Thomas appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 9 October 1850, as 26 yo farmer Thomas & 22 yo Nancy Evins. Their children Walter J. and Wesley D. were listed as living with them.7
Death*	Nancy died between 1854 and 1885, based on fact she's alive in 1854 per Probate and deceased in 1885 per D&O.1,8
Census1860	Nancy and Thomas appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Newport Twp., Johnson Co., Iowa, enumerated 9 June 1860, as 30 yo farmer Thomas & 29 yo Nancy Evans. Their children Walter J., Wesley D., John Hines, James McAdams, Sarah and Thomas A. were listed as living with them.9
Census1870*	Nancy appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Newport Twp., Johnson Co., Iowa, enumerated 17 June 1870, as 38 yo Nancy A Evans. Her children Wesley D., John Hines, James McAdams, Thomas A. and Isaac Alexander were listed as living with her. There's also a 14 yo male Larkin H Evans in the household. Some say he's a son, but he's missing in 1860 and I'm not convinced.10
Death	Nancy died on 4 February 1871.2
Burial*	She was buried at Newport Township Cemetery in Newport, Johnson Co., Iowa. Find A Grave provides photo of her headstone. She has two memorials, nos. 80385227 & 130407264. They both show the same headstone.2,11

Children with Thomas A. Evans:

Walter J. Evans12 b. 4 Jan 1849, d. 22 Dec 1912 Wesley D. Evans13 b. 3 Jun 1850, d. 28 Jan 1931 John Hines Evans14 b. c 1852, d. 19 Dec 1935 James McAdams Evans15 b. c 28 Aug 1853, d. 20 Apr 1921 Sarah Evans9 b. bt 1855 - 1856 Thomas A. Evans16,17 b. 24 Dec 1859, d. 6 Apr 1956 Isaac Alexander Evans18,6,19 b. 22 Mar 1863, d. 1952

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John McAdams¹

Father	Sooter McAdams1 b. 10 Sep 1790, d. 2 May 1873
Mother	Nancy Ann Downey1 b. bt 1791 - 1801, d. b 16 Oct 1850

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	John, son of Sooter McAdams and Nancy Ann Downey, was born.1
Death*	John died from 1854 to 1885, based on fact he's alive in 1854 per Probate and deceased in 1885 per D&O.1,2

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Catharine McAdams¹

Father	Sooter McAdams1 b. 10 Sep 1790, d. 2 May 1873
Mother	Nancy Ann Downey1 b. bt 1791 - 1801, d. b 16 Oct 1850

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Catharine, daughter of Sooter McAdams and Nancy Ann Downey, was born circa 1825, date based on fact Dearborn & Ohio list her between James D. and Susanna.2,1
Census1830	Catharine is probably one of the two females age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her father, Sooter McAdams, in the 1830 Federal Census of Union Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana.3
Census1840	Catharine is probably one of the two females age 15 to 19 listed in the household of her father, Sooter McAdams, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dearborn (now Ohio) Co., Indiana.4
Census1850	Catharine appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana, as 26 yo Catherine McAdams in the household of Thomas A. Evans and Nancy McAdams; as 26 yo farmer Thomas & 22 yo Nancy Evins.5
Census1860	Catharine appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Newport Twp., Johnson Co., Iowa, as 30 yo Catharine McAdams in the household of Thomas A. Evans and Nancy McAdams; as 30 yo farmer Thomas & 29 yo Nancy Evans.6
Death*	Catharine died after 1884, based on fact she was living in 1885 when Dearborn & Ohio was published.2,1

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Susannah McAdams¹

Father	Sooter McAdams1 b. 10 Sep 1790, d. 2 May 1873
Mother	Nancy Ann Downey1 b. bt 1791 - 1801, d. b 16 Oct 1850

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Susannah, daughter of Sooter McAdams and Nancy Ann Downey, was born circa 1828 in Indiana.2,1
Census1830	Susannah is probably one of the three females under age 5 listed in the household of her father, Sooter McAdams, in the 1830 Federal Census of Union Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana.3
Census1840	Susannah is probably one of the two females age 10 to 14 listed in the household of her father, Sooter McAdams, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dearborn (now Ohio) Co., Indiana.4
Census1850	Susannah appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of her father, Sooter McAdams, as 22 yo Susana McAdams.5
Census1860	Susannah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Rising Sun PO, Randolph Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, as 34 yo Susanna McAdams in the household of her cousins James D. McAdams and Ann Elizabeth Downey; as 30 yo farmer J S & 34 yo Elizabeth McAdams.6
Marriage*	She married Lyman Smith on 2 September 1860 in Rising Sun, Ohio Co., Indiana.7,8
Death*	Susannah died after 1884, based on fact she was living in 1885 when Dearborn & Ohio was published.8,1

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James D. McAdams¹

Father	Sooter McAdams1,2 b. 10 Sep 1790, d. 2 May 1873
Mother	Nancy Ann Downey2,1 b. bt 1791 - 1801, d. b 16 Oct 1850

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	James, son of Sooter McAdams and Nancy Ann Downey, was born on 12 March 1820 in Cass Twp., Dearborn (now Ohio) Co., Indiana.2,1
Census1820	James is probably one of the four males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Sooter McAdams, in the 1820 Federal Census of Randolph Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana.3
Census1830	James is probably one of the three males age 10 to 14 listed in the household of his father, Sooter McAdams, in the 1830 Federal Census of Union Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana.4
Census1840	James is probably one of the two males age 20 to 29 listed in the household of his father, Sooter McAdams, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dearborn (now Ohio) Co., Indiana.5
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Downey on 31 December 1843. Issue per D&O were five daughters, three living in 1885, Mary Ann, Fannie A, and Susanna. Mary Ann m. Samuel Scott, Fannie m. John B. Cowles, and Susanna m. William T. Wilbur.6
Census1870	James appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, as a neighbor of the husband of his niece & wife Martin Van Buren Kittle and Catherine Suits, enumerated on the next census page.7
Residence*	James resided in Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, in 1885, as a farmer.8
Death*	James died after 1884.1,8

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Walter Suits^1,2

Last Edited

13 Oct 2022

Birth*	Walter was born circa 1810 in North Carolina.3
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth "Lizzie" McAdams, daughter of Sooter McAdams and Nancy Ann Downey, on 3 June 1838 in Dearborn Co., Indiana. License dated 01 June.4,5,2
Census1840*	Walter appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Dearborn Co., Indiana, with a household listed as 00002-10001 as 20-29 yo Walter Soots. Wife Lizzie is likely the 20-29 yo female and daughter Catherine the <5 female. The second male 20-29 is unknown. Kin enumerated on the same census page include James Downey (Sr. ID 189), John Downey (ID 200), and Richard Downey (ID 206.)6
Census1850*	Walter and Elizabeth appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 18 October 1850, as 40 yo farmer Walter & 32 yo Elizabeth Soots. Their children Catherine, Jacob, John and David H. were listed as living with them.3
Census1860	Walter and Elizabeth appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Union Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 29 June 1860, as 50 yo farm laborer Walter & 44 yo wife Elizabeth Sules. Their children Catherine, Jacob, John and David H. were listed as living with them. There are three others in this listing who show up here in 1860 but not before or after. They are 22 yo Martin, 9 yo Elizabeth, and 0.9 yo William Sules. Relationship to Walter & Lizzie unknown. Next door is 59 yo Martha Kittle with three adult children, but no Martin.7
Census1870	Walter and Elizabeth appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Union Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 7 July 1870, as 60 yo laborer Walter & 49 yo Elizabeth Suits. Their children Jacob, John and David H. were listed as living with them.8
Death*	Walter died before 1886, based on fact wife Elizabeth is a widow when Ohio & Dearborn was published in 1885.1

Children with Elizabeth "Lizzie" McAdams:

Catherine Suits9 b. 1 Jan 1839, d. 5 Mar 1917 Jacob Suits3 b. bt 1842 - 1843 John Suits3 b. bt 1844 - 1845 David H. Suits10 b. 13 Apr 1849, d. 10 Jun 1924

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Thomas A. Evans^1,2,3,4

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Thomas was born between 1823 and 1825 in Delaware. His Civil War draft registration shows Thomas as a 38 yo farmer in June-July 1863. His middle initial variously A and T.5,6
Marriage*	He married Nancy McAdams, daughter of Sooter McAdams and Nancy Ann Downey, on 5 December 1847 in Ohio Co., Indiana. There's another alledged son Larkin H Evans. He shows up in the 1870 census in Thomas & Nancy's home as a 14 yo. He's not with them in 1860 and I've found no evidence other than this census that he might be a son.7,8,3,9
Census1850*	Thomas and Nancy appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 9 October 1850, as 26 yo farmer Thomas & 22 yo Nancy Evins. Their children Walter J. and Wesley D. were listed as living with them.6
Census1860	Thomas and Nancy appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Newport Twp., Johnson Co., Iowa, enumerated 9 June 1860, as 30 yo farmer Thomas & 29 yo Nancy Evans. Their children Walter J., Wesley D., John Hines, James McAdams, Sarah and Thomas A. were listed as living with them.10
Milit-Service*	Thomas A. Evans served as a Private with Co.D, 24th Iowa Volunteers during the Civil War between 1861 and 1864. He died from wounds suffered in the war.11
Death*	Thomas died on 5 November 1864 at Jarvis General Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, of GSW (gun shot wound) right wrist and resulting amputation of forearm.11

Children with Nancy McAdams:

Walter J. Evans12 b. 4 Jan 1849, d. 22 Dec 1912 Wesley D. Evans13 b. 3 Jun 1850, d. 28 Jan 1931 John Hines Evans14 b. c 1852, d. 19 Dec 1935 James McAdams Evans15 b. c 28 Aug 1853, d. 20 Apr 1921 Sarah Evans10 b. bt 1855 - 1856 Thomas A. Evans16,4 b. 24 Dec 1859, d. 6 Apr 1956 Isaac Alexander Evans17,9,18 b. 22 Mar 1863, d. 1952

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Samuel Mackey¹

Father	Jesse Mackey1 b. 14 Jul 1821, d. a 18 Mar 1870
Mother	Elizabeth C. Etheridge1

Last Edited

14 May 2016

Birth*	Samuel, son of Jesse Mackey and Elizabeth C. Etheridge, was born circa 1850, date averaged between two adjacent siblings.1
BioNote*	Biography Note: Samuel was reared by a family named Hodges. His descendants are in Dublin, Georgia.1

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Elisabeth Groesbeck¹

Father	Jacob Claessen Groesbeck1 b. c 1649
Mother	Annetje Jacobse "Anne" Vandegrift1 b. 16 Mar 1653, d. a 1697

Last Edited

1 Apr 2020

Christening*

Elisabeth was christened on 4 September 1677 at Reformed Dutch Church in Brooklyn, New York, New England.2,1,3

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Rachel Groesbeck¹

Father	Jacob Claessen Groesbeck1 b. c 1649
Mother	Annetje Jacobse "Anne" Vandegrift1 b. 16 Mar 1653, d. a 1697

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Christening*

Rachel was christened on 21 November 1682 in Brooklyn, New York, New England.2,1,3

Marriage*

She married James Biddle on 8 November 1704 at First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony, New England. Biddle lists three children - Thomas, Sara and Rachel. Thomas married Mary Antrim in 1728 and had issue Sarah, Thomas and Rachel. These folks seem to have had a really small pool of names to work with. For now I'm assuming Thomas (per Biddle) and James (per PA Births) are the same person. PA Births & Christenings shows three children - Raeghel, Sara and James all christened in 1710, one in May and two in August. That's odd to say the least.4,5,6,3,7

Children with James Biddle:

Raeghel (Rachel) Biddle8 b. 21 May 1710 Sara Biddle9 b. Aug 1710 James Thomas Biddle10 b. Aug 1710

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Wilhelmina Veenvous¹

Father	Daniel Veenvous1 b. c 1656
Mother	Christine Jacobse Vandegrift1 b. 26 Feb 1651, d. a 1681

Last Edited

17 Sep 2022

Christening*

Wilhelmina was christened on 8 March 1685 at Reformed Dutch Church in Brooklyn, New York, New England. A third witness, Cornelia Veenvos, is probable sister or other relative of Daniel.2,1

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Rebecca Vandegrift¹

Father	Nicholas Jacobse Vandegrift1,2 b. 5 May 1658, d. c 1722
Mother	Barentje Verkerk1,2 b. 1660

Last Edited

8 Mar 2025

Baptism*	Rebecca was baptized on 26 July 1685 in Brooklyn, New York, New England, sponsors Jacob L. and Rebecca Vandegrift.1,3
Marriage*	She married Jacobus Van Zandt on 7 November 1707 at First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony, New England. Jacobus and Rebecca had 'at least' 7 issue, as shown below.4,5,3
Death*	Rebecca died before 13 January 1746, when her will was probated in Bucks Co.4

Children with Jacobus Van Zandt:

Jacobus Van Zandt4 b. 1 Dec 1708 Elizabeth Van Zandt4 b. 21 May 1710 Garret Van Zandt4 b. 1710/11, d. a 29 Sep 1779 Nicholas Van Zandt4 b. 1 Jan 1711, d. c 1 May 1801 Rebecca Van Zandt4 b. 7 Aug 1716 Isaiah Van Zandt+4 b. c 1717, d. b 28 Sep 1786 Jacob Van Zandt6 b. c 1718, d. 1812

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Johanna Groesbeck¹

Father	Jacob Claessen Groesbeck1 b. c 1649
Mother	Annetje Jacobse "Anne" Vandegrift1 b. 16 Mar 1653, d. a 1697

Last Edited

1 Apr 2020

Christening*

Johanna was christened on 9 August 1685 at Reformed Dutch Church in Brooklyn, New York, New England.2,1

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Rebecca Veenvous¹

Father	Daniel Veenvous1 b. c 1656
Mother	Christine Jacobse Vandegrift1 b. 26 Feb 1651, d. a 1681

Last Edited

1 Apr 2020

Christening*	Rebecca was christened on 11 September 1687 at Reformed Dutch Church in Brooklyn, New York, New England.2,1
Death*	Rebecca died in 1687, died soon after birth.3

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Rebecca Veenvous¹

Father	Daniel Veenvous1 b. c 1656
Mother	Christine Jacobse Vandegrift1 b. 26 Feb 1651, d. a 1681

Last Edited

1 Apr 2020

Christening*	Rebecca was christened on 18 April 1690 at Reformed Dutch Church in Brooklyn, New York, New England.2,1
Death*	Rebecca died in 1690, died soon after birth.3

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Daniel Corssen¹

Father	Capt. Cornelis Corssen2,1 b. 23 Apr 1645, d. b 13 Aug 1693
Mother	Marretje Jacobse Vandegrift2,1 b. 29 Aug 1649, d. b Sep 1698

Last Edited

5 Apr 2020

Baptism*

Daniel was baptized on 28 November 1690 at Reformed Dutch Church in Brooklyn, New York, New England.1

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