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Henry Allen Watts¹

Last Edited

17 Mar 2023

Birth*	Henry was born in 1839 in Bickley, Ware Co., Georgia.2
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Sarah Isabelle Scarborough on 14 August 1879 at Laurens Co., Georgia.3
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Sarah C. "Sallie" Boone, daughter of Thomas E. Boone and Mary Catherine Granade, on 3 September 1893 at Wilkinson Co., Georgia. Henry's first wife, according to his Find A Grave memorial, was Sarah Isabelle Scarborough. She died in 1892 and he apparently immediately married Sarah Boone. In the 1910 census Sarah shows 5 born and 5 living.4,5
Census1910*	Henry and Sarah appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Lords 330th GMD, Wilkinson Co., Georgia, enumerated 19 April 1910, as 35 yo farmer Sallie and 70 yo husband Henry Watts. Their children John, George W., Horace, David Ellis, Emmett Orville and Elna Mae were listed as living with them.6
Death*	Henry died on 5 November 1917 in Toomsboro, Wilkinson Co., Georgia. Son George claims he died in 1923 in his mother's Confederate Widow's Pension App. Sarah, too, claims 1923 in her affadavit. His headstone, assuming Find A Grave has the correct one, clearly says 1917.2,4
Burial*	He was buried at Ebenezer Cemetery in Toomsboro, Wilkinson Co., Georgia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Child with Sarah Isabelle Scarborough:

John Watts6 b. c 1885

Children with Sarah C. "Sallie" Boone:

George W. Watts7 b. c 1894 Horace Watts7 b. Sep 1894 David Ellis Watts7 b. 28 Jun 1896, d. 4 Jun 1964 Emmett Orville Watts8 b. 1 Sep 1903, d. 29 Dec 1968 Elna Mae Watts+9 b. 26 Oct 1907, d. 28 Oct 1955

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John Thomas Minter¹

Father	Wiley Thomas Minter1 b. 31 Aug 1860, d. 26 May 1936
Mother	Martha Ann Manderson1 b. 5 May 1853, d. 23 Dec 1929

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	John, son of Wiley Thomas Minter and Martha Ann Manderson, was born on 6 April 1884 in Wilkinson Co., Georgia.2
Census1900	John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Toomsboro, Wilkinson Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Wiley Thomas Minter and Martha Ann Manderson, as 16 yo son John T Minter.3
Census1910*	John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Lords, Wilkinson Co., Georgia, enumerated 18 April 1910, as 26 yo farmer Tom J Minter. His parents 57 yo Martha and 51 yo Wiley Minter, and sister 22 yo Rachel Minter were living with him.4
Marriage*	He married Urah Eva Belle Booth before 1914, date based on birthyear of eldest child listed by Find A Grave. Issue per Find A Grave were Susie Catherine, Rachel, Lewis T., Martha, James O., Mary M., William Andrew, Freeman D., and Eugene Linton Minter. Each has a Find A Grave memorial.2
Death*	John died on 5 May 1949 in Wilkinson Co., Georgia, at age 65.2
Burial*	He was buried at Ebenezer Cemetery in Toomsboro, Wilkinson Co., Georgia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Uriah S. Wier¹

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Uriah was born on 10 October 1831. Middle name allegedly Stroup but I've found no real evidence of this.1
Marriage*	He married Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp, daughter of Peregrine Kemp and Hannah Ann Vandegrift, on 24 May 1869 in New Castle Co., Delaware. Sarah's brother-in-law Rev. John France officiated.2,1
Census1870*	Uriah and Sarah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of White Clay Creek Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 9 July 1870, as 37 yo blacksmith Uriah S & 30 yo Elizabeth Wier.3
Occupation*	Uriah was a tax collector in January 1878 at White Clay Creek Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.4
Census1880	Uriah and Sarah appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Christiana, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated June 1880, as 48 yo magistrate Uriah S & 40 yo wife Sarah Wier. Their children Carrie E. and William Robert were listed as living with them.5
Death*	Uriah died on 10 March 1883 in Christiana, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 51.6,1,7
Burial*	He was buried at Christiana Methodist Church in Christiana, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with wife Sarah, daughters Carrie and Annette Wier.1
Estate-Admin	His administration of estate began on 14 October 1908 at New Castle Co., Delaware. Son Dudley was administrator. It appears that Uriah's estate went to his wife Elizabeth at his death and it was finally settled at Elizabeth's death in 1909.      The Petition lists the following 'heirs and next of kin': Sarah E Wier, widow, now deceased William R Wier, son, now deceased Dudley R Wier, son, Wilmington Del. Charlotte S Wier, daughter, Wilmington Del. Carrie Wier, daughter, now deceased.6

Children with Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp:

Carrie E. Wier8 b. 23 Dec 1870, d. 8 Oct 1894 Sgt. Maj. William Robert Wier9,10 b. 21 Mar 1874, d. 18 Oct 1898 Annette Wier11 b. 14 Nov 1878, d. 3 Aug 1879 Dudley Randolph Wier12,13 b. 22 Sep 1880, d. 15 Mar 1927 Charlotte Stroup Wier14,15 b. 23 May 1883, d. 12 Oct 1944

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Carrie E. Wier¹

Father	Uriah S. Wier1 b. 10 Oct 1831, d. 10 Mar 1883
Mother	Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp1 b. 24 Oct 1839, d. 22 Sep 1908

Last Edited

22 Aug 2022

Birth*	Carrie, daughter of Uriah S. Wier and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp, was born on 23 December 1870.1
Census1880	Carrie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Christiana, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of her parents, Uriah S. Wier and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp, as 9 yo daughter Carrie Wier.2
Residence*	Carrie resided at 1501 Van Buren in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, in 1894, occupation nurse.3
Death*	Carrie died on 8 October 1894 at Homeopathic Hospital in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 23, of pyemia (blood poisoning) with gangrene complications. Carrie's death date is all over the place. DE Death Records 1861-1933 and DE Death Records 1855-1961 both show 08 Oct 1894 in New Castle County. Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970 also shows death in Oct 1894. Her headstone photo at Find A Grave definitely says 17 Oct 1898.4,5,6,7,1
Burial*	She was buried at Christiana Methodist Church in Christiana, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with her parents Uriah & Sarah, sister Annette Wier.1

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Sgt. Maj. William Robert Wier¹

Father	Uriah S. Wier2,1 b. 10 Oct 1831, d. 10 Mar 1883
Mother	Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp2,1 b. 24 Oct 1839, d. 22 Sep 1908

Last Edited

22 Aug 2022

Birth*	William, son of Uriah S. Wier and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp, was born on 21 March 1874 in Delaware.1
Census1880	William appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Christiana, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of his parents, Uriah S. Wier and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp, as 6 yo son William Wier.3
Milit-Service*	Sgt. Maj. William Robert Wier served with the First Delaware Regiment (Militia) during the Spanish American War 1898. He entered the service before 21 Apr 1898 when the war began. He contracted typhoid at Camp Meade, Pennsylvania, and was returned to Wilmington where he died.      Before the war he was a private in Company A.4
Marriage*	He married Helen Carow Lawson on 7 June 1898 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.5,6,4,1,7
Death*	William died on 18 October 1898 at Delaware Hospital in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 24, of typhoid.8,4,1
Burial*	He was buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with wife Helen, as well as portrait photo and very short bio.1

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Archelaus Smith¹

Father	Stephen Smith2,3 b. 1706, d. 13 Jan 1766
Mother	Bathsheba Brown2,3 b. 9 Apr 1709, d. 16 Jan 1766

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Archelaus, son of Stephen Smith and Bathsheba Brown, was born between 1731 and 1734 in Chatham, Barnstable Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England. Marriage Records & Mayflower say 1734, Find A Grave says 1731. All agree on 23 April. His memorial headstone at Find A Grave says simply 1731.1,3,4
Christening	Archelaus was christened on 23 April 1734 in Chatham, Barnstable Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.5
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Nickerson, daughter of William Nickerson and Sarah Lnu, on 16 July 1752 in Chatham, Barnstable Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England. 17 issue per Ancestry.1,5,4
Emmigration*	Archelaus and Elizabeth emigrated in 1760 from Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England, to Nova Scotia, Canada..6
Death*	Archelaus died between 1819 and 1821 in Nova Scotia, Canada. Pilgrim says 03 Apr 1821 at Cape Sable Island. Find A Grave says 07 Sep 1819 at Barrington. His memorial headstone agrees with Find A Grave's date. Cape Sable Island is offshore from Barrington.4,5
Burial*	He was buried at Centreville Cemetery in Centreville, Shelburne Co., Nova Scotia. Find A Grave provides photo of his memorial headstone.4

Children with Elizabeth Nickerson:

Susanna Smith+5,4 b. fr 1752 - 1753, d. fr 24 Apr 1827 - 1838 Eunice Smith+5 b. 12 Mar 1760, d. 22 Mar 1820 Hannah Smith+4 b. 1 Mar 1768, d. 17 Mar 1847

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Elizabeth Nickerson¹

Father	William Nickerson2 b. 15 May 1701, d. Feb 1763
Mother	Sarah Lnu2

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of William Nickerson and Sarah Lnu, was born on 15 May 1735 in Chatham, Barnstable Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England. Ancestry claims 1730.2,3,4,1
Marriage*	She married Archelaus Smith, son of Stephen Smith and Bathsheba Brown, on 16 July 1752 in Chatham, Barnstable Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England. 17 issue per Ancestry.1,4,5
Emmigration*	Archelaus and Elizabeth emigrated in 1760 from Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England, to Nova Scotia, Canada..6
Death*	Elizabeth died on 24 April 1827 in Barrington, Shelburne Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 91. I'm using Find A Grave's date as shown on her headstone. Ancestry claims 02 Ape 1828.3,4
Burial*	She was buried at Centreville Cemetery in Centreville, Shelburne Co., Nova Scotia. Find A Grave provides photo of her headstone.3

Children with Archelaus Smith:

Susanna Smith+4 b. fr 1752 - 1753, d. fr 24 Apr 1827 - 1838 Eunice Smith+4 b. 12 Mar 1760, d. 22 Mar 1820 Hannah Smith+3 b. 1 Mar 1768, d. 17 Mar 1847

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William Nickerson¹

Last Edited

28 Apr 2024

Birth*	William was born on 15 May 1701 in Old Harbor, Barnstable Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England.1
Marriage*	He married Sarah Lnu before 1736, date assumed from birthyear of daughter Elizabeth. Additional issue per Ancestry's Atwood Family Tree (https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/85227833), all without citation, were Absalom (1724-1774), Stephen (1726-1801), Deliverance (1728-1808), James (1730-1781), Mercy (1732-1805), William (1736-1805), Lumbart (1739-1804), Susanna (1741-1804), Joshua (1743-1785), Gideon (1745-1811), Mary (1748- ) and Benjamin (1754-1837).2
Death*	William died in February 1763 in Chatham, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts, at age 61.1
Estate-Admin	His administration of estate began on 3 May 1763 at Barnstable, Barnstable Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England. On this date his wife Sarah was appointed administratrix of his intestate estate by Probate Judge Sylvanus Brown.2
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 30 July 2022 re Ancestry trees. The Atwood Family Tree (https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/85227833) claims, without citation, the following as William's siblings: Caleb (1703- ), m. Mary Godfrey, Elizabeth (1706-1736, m. Thomas Atkins), Mercy (1708-1735, m. Seth Paddock), Nathaniel (1709-1766, m. Thankful Nickerson), Deliverance (1709-1788, m. Abraham Chase), Jushua (1709-1739), James (1710-1749, m. Dorcas Covell), Anna (1717-1756, m. Jonathan Crowell), Deborah (1721- , m. William Padishall) and Eldad (1722-1770, m. Mary Cahoon.)

Child with Sarah Lnu:

Elizabeth Nickerson+3 b. 15 May 1735, d. 24 Apr 1827

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Sarah Lnu¹

Last Edited

28 Apr 2024

Marriage*	She married William Nickerson before 1736, date assumed from birthyear of daughter Elizabeth. Additional issue per Ancestry's Atwood Family Tree (https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/85227833), all without citation, were Absalom (1724-1774), Stephen (1726-1801), Deliverance (1728-1808), James (1730-1781), Mercy (1732-1805), William (1736-1805), Lumbart (1739-1804), Susanna (1741-1804), Joshua (1743-1785), Gideon (1745-1811), Mary (1748- ) and Benjamin (1754-1837).1
Estate-Admin	Sarah Lnu administered the estate of William Nickerson on 3 May 1763 at Barnstable, Barnstable Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England; On this date his wife Sarah was appointed administratrix of his intestate estate by Probate Judge Sylvanus Brown.1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 30 July 2022 re Ancestry trees. The Atwood Family Tree (https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/85227833) makes the following claims, all without reliable citations: 1. Sarah's parents were Joseph Covell (1670-1755) and Hannah Bassett ( -1710). 2. Sarah was born in 1701 in Massachusetts (Province of Massachusetts Bay at the time) and died in 1790 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 3. Sarah's father Joseph Covell was born 1670 at Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, died 1755 Chatham. His purported ancestors are developed in the tree. 4. Sarah's mother Hannah Bassett was born in Yarmouth, died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Her purported ancestors are developed in the tree.

Child with William Nickerson:

Elizabeth Nickerson+2 b. 15 May 1735, d. 24 Apr 1827

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Helen Carow Lawson¹

Last Edited

15 Oct 2022

Birth*	Helen was born on 28 June 1875 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, d/o Samuel Reed Lawson & Margaret Reynolds Keim.2,3
Marriage*	She married Sgt. Maj. William Robert Wier, son of Uriah S. Wier and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp, on 7 June 1898 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.4,5,6,1,3
Census1900*	Helen appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, as 25 yo sister-in-law Helen L Weir in the household of her brother-in-law and sister 39 yo Wallis & 40 yo Hatty L Merrihew.7
Census1920	Helen appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Plainfield, Union Co., New Jersey, as 43 yo widowed sister-in-law Helen L Weir in the household of her brother-in-law and sister 57 yo Stephen W & 60 yo Hetty Merrihew.8
Census1930	Helen appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Plainfield, Union Co., New Jersey, enumerated 14 April 1930, as 55 yo married[!] private housekeeper Helen Weir. Her sister 71 yo Hetty Merrihew was living with her.9
Death*	Helen died on 10 April 1970 at Delaware Home and Hospital in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 94.3,2
Burial*	She was buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with husband William. Find A Grave says 'burial details unknown' but her name is right there on the headstone. Perhaps she's buried somewhere else.2

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Annette Wier¹

Father	Uriah S. Wier1 b. 10 Oct 1831, d. 10 Mar 1883
Mother	Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp1 b. 24 Oct 1839, d. 22 Sep 1908

Last Edited

22 Aug 2022

Birth*	Annette, daughter of Uriah S. Wier and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp, was born on 14 November 1878.1
Death*	Annette died on 3 August 1879.1
Burial*	She was buried at Christiana Methodist Church in Christiana, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with her parents Uriah & Sarah, sister Carrie Wier.1

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Dudley Randolph Wier¹

Father	Uriah S. Wier2,1 b. 10 Oct 1831, d. 10 Mar 1883
Mother	Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp2,1 b. 24 Oct 1839, d. 22 Sep 1908

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Dudley, son of Uriah S. Wier and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp, was born on 22 September 1880 in Christiana, New Castle Co., Delaware.3,4,1
Census1900	Dudley appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 5, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of his mother, Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp, as 19 yo bookkeeper son Dudley R Weir.5
Marriage*	He married Estella Macklin on 7 March 1905 at 13 East Fourteenth St. in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Elizabeth Ellen Wier (1905-1987, m. Charles Edward Boyd 1928).6,7,8
Estate-Admin	Dudley Randolph Wier administered the estate of Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp on 14 October 1908 at New Castle Co., Delaware; Sarah died intestate. In her Letters of Administration son Dudley and daughter Charlotte were named as 'heirs and next of kin.9'
Census1910*	Dudley and Estella appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 9, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 29 yo bookkeeper Dudley R & 27 yo wife Estella M Wier. Their 4 yo daughter Elizabeth Wier was listed as living with them, as well as Estella's parents Joseph & Lina Macklin.10
Residence*	Dudley and Estella resided at 2505 West St. in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, on 9 December 1918. Dudley's occupation was clerk for the Street & Sewer Department.3
Census1920	Dudley and Estella appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 9, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 15 January 1920, as 38 yo purchasing agent Dudley R & 37 yo wife Stella Wier. Their 14 yo daughter Elizabeth was listed as living with them, as well as Stella's 64 yo widowed father Joseph Macklin as father-in-law.11
Death	Dudley Randolph Wier was the informant on his wife Estella Macklin's death certificate on 22 August 1924; of carcinoma of mandible, thyroid, cervix and lymph glands.12,8
Occupation*	Dudley was a purchasing agent for the city of Wilmington on 15 March 1927 at Wilmington, Delaware.13
Death*	Dudley died on 15 March 1927 at 2506 West St. in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 46, pf pulmonary tuberculosis, myocarditis contributing.13,4,1
Burial*	He was buried at Riverview Cemetery in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with wife Estella and currently unknown person Charles Boyd Sells.1

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Estella Macklin¹

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Estella was born on 14 August 1882.1
Marriage*	She married Dudley Randolph Wier, son of Uriah S. Wier and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp, on 7 March 1905 at 13 East Fourteenth St. in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Elizabeth Ellen Wier (1905-1987, m. Charles Edward Boyd 1928).2,3,1
Census1910*	Estella and Dudley appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 9, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 29 yo bookkeeper Dudley R & 27 yo wife Estella M Wier. Their 4 yo daughter Elizabeth Wier was listed as living with them, as well as Estella's parents Joseph & Lina Macklin.4
Residence*	Estella and Dudley resided at 2505 West St. in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, on 9 December 1918. Dudley's occupation was clerk for the Street & Sewer Department.5
Census1920	Estella and Dudley appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 9, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 15 January 1920, as 38 yo purchasing agent Dudley R & 37 yo wife Stella Wier. Their 14 yo daughter Elizabeth was listed as living with them, as well as Stella's 64 yo widowed father Joseph Macklin as father-in-law.6
Death*	Estella died on 22 August 1924 at 2505 West St. in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 42, of carcinoma of mandible, thyroid, cervix and lymph glands.7,1
Burial*	She was buried at Riverview Cemetery in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.7

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Charlotte Stroup Wier^1,2

Father	Uriah S. Wier3,2 b. 10 Oct 1831, d. 10 Mar 1883
Mother	Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp3,4,2 b. 24 Oct 1839, d. 22 Sep 1908

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Charlotte, daughter of Uriah S. Wier and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp, was born on 23 May 1883 in Delaware.2,5
Census1900	Charlotte appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 5, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of her mother, Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp, as 17 yo daughter Charlotte S Weir.6
Marriage*	She married Minos O. Short on 27 October 1910 in Sussex Co., Delaware. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Daniel Kemp Short (1912-1982, m. Frances Virginia Ellis 1944).7,2
Census1920*	Charlotte and Minos appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Seaford, Sussex Co., Delaware, enumerated 2 January 1920, as 37 yo bank clerk Minos O & 36 yo Charlott S Short. Their 7 yo son Daniel K Short was listed as living with them.5
Death	Charlotte Stroup Wier was the informant on her brother Dudley Randolph Wier's death certificate on 15 March 1927; pf pulmonary tuberculosis, myocarditis contributing.8,9,10
Census1930	Charlotte and Minos appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Laurel, Sussex Co., Delaware, enumerated 4 April 1930, as 47 yo farmer Minos O & 46 yo Charlotte S Short. Their 18 yo son Daniel R Short was listed as living with them.11
Census1940	Charlotte and Minos appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Laurel, Sussex Co., Delaware, enumerated 7 May 1940, as 58 yo farmer Minos O & 57 yo Charlotte S Short. Their 29 yo son Daniel K Short was listed as living with them.12
Death*	Charlotte died on 12 October 1944 at in her home in Laurel, Sussex Co., Delaware, at age 61, of chronic nephritis and other causes.13,14,2
Burial*	She was buried on 14 October 1944 at Christiana Methodist Church in Christiana, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with husband Minos Short.14,2

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Minos O. Short¹

Last Edited

23 Aug 2022

Birth*	Minos was born on 25 June 1882 in Delaware, s/o Daniel Short & Mary Mahala Elizabeth Fooks.2
Marriage*	He married Charlotte Stroup Wier, daughter of Uriah S. Wier and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kemp, on 27 October 1910 in Sussex Co., Delaware. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Daniel Kemp Short (1912-1982, m. Frances Virginia Ellis 1944).3,1
Census1920*	Minos and Charlotte appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Seaford, Sussex Co., Delaware, enumerated 2 January 1920, as 37 yo bank clerk Minos O & 36 yo Charlott S Short. Their 7 yo son Daniel K Short was listed as living with them.4
Census1930	Minos and Charlotte appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Laurel, Sussex Co., Delaware, enumerated 4 April 1930, as 47 yo farmer Minos O & 46 yo Charlotte S Short. Their 18 yo son Daniel R Short was listed as living with them.5
Census1940	Minos and Charlotte appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Laurel, Sussex Co., Delaware, enumerated 7 May 1940, as 58 yo farmer Minos O & 57 yo Charlotte S Short. Their 29 yo son Daniel K Short was listed as living with them.6
Death*	Minos died on 6 December 1945 at age 63.2
Burial*	He was buried at Christiana Methodist Church in Christiana, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with wife Charlotte.2

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Annie E. Guier^1,2

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Annie was born on 3 February 1857 in Pennsylvania, d/o Jonathan Guier & Suan Brindle Ogle.3,4,2
Marriage*	She married William Peregrine Kemp, son of Peregrine Kemp and Alice E. Groves, on 26 November 1889 at 825 Franklin St. in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. Married 10 years with 0 born and 0 living in the 1900 census.1,5,4,2
Census1900*	Annie and William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 5, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 6 June 1900, as 46 yo bookkeeper William P & 43 yo wife Annie E Kemp. Annie's 47 yo sister Susan M Guier was listed as living with them as sister-in-law.4
Census1920	Annie and William appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Philadelphia Ward 22, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, enumerated 23 January 1920, as 66 yo worsted yarn manufacturer William P & 63 yo wife Annie E Kemp. Annie's 67 yo sister Sue Guier was listed as living with them as sister-in-law, as well as one servant.6
Death*	Annie died on 10 June 1926 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, at age 69, of general arteriosclerosis with hypertension.2
Burial*	She was buried on 12 June 1926 at West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with husband William & sister Sue M Guier.3,2

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Sarah Margaret "Sadie" Supplee^1,2,3

Last Edited

4 Nov 2022

Birth*	Sarah was born on 27 April 1872 in North Wales, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania, d/o Washington Supplee & Elizabeth Riley.1,2
Marriage*	She married Samuel Crocket Vandegrift, son of Rev. George A. Vandegrift and Hannah Jones, on 17 December 1924 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.2
Census1930*	Sarah and Samuel appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 11 April 1930, as 71 yo city street supervisor Samuel & 57 yo wife Sarah Vandegrift. A real assortment of kin were living with them. They were 28 yo son Harry Harning, 27 yo nephew Harry A Rick, 22 yo daughter Sarah Vansant, 4 yo stepson Forest Ford and 8 yo grandson Arthur W Jones.4
Death*	Sarah died on 26 August 1937 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 65, of breast cancer.1
Burial*	She was buried on 30 August 1937 at Riverview Cemetery in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.1,3

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Helen Marie Dorn¹

Last Edited

28 Aug 2022

Birth*	Helen was born circa 1898, d/o Arthru Ezra and Nellie Varga Dorn. The marriage record gives her birthplace as David City, Iowa, but there's no such place. There is a David City in Nebraska, and a David, Iowa.1
Marriage*	She married George Cookman VanDyke, son of Thomas VanDyke and Mary Elizabeth Vandegrift, on 20 April 1924 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.1
Census1930*	Helen and George appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska, enumerated 3 April 1930, as 50 yo tea company stock clerk George C & 30 yo wife Helen Van Dyke. Helen's children 12 yo Mary Elizabeth and 8 yo Richard Smith were listed as living with them as step-son and -daughter.2

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James Henry Clark^1,2

Last Edited

29 Mar 2023

Birth*	James was born in April 1862 in Delaware.3
Marriage*	He married Hannah Gertrude "Anna" VanDyke, daughter of Thomas VanDyke and Mary Elizabeth Vandegrift, on 12 January 1898 at home of George A. Vandegrift in near Cecilton, Cecil Co., Maryland. The 1900 census shows married 2 years with 2 born and 2 living. Where's the other child?. My preliminary research suggests their children were Mary R (1899- ), Ralph Elsworth (1902- ), Martha V "Mattie" (1904- ), Henry L (1905-1984, m. Florence Naomi Anthony 1931) and Charles W Clark (1909- , m. Louise Lnu b1940 census).2,3
Census1900*	James and Hannah appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cecilton, Cecil Co., Maryland, enumerated June 1900, as 38 yo farmer Harry J & 29 yo wife Gertrude H Clark. Their 1 yo daughter Mary R Clark was listed as living with them, as well as two farm workers, a servant and two boarders.3
Census1910	James and Hannah appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cecilton, Cecil Co., Maryland, enumerated 21 April 1910, as 47 yo J Harry & 40 yo wife Girtrude V Clark [as indexed]. Their children 11 yo Mary R, 8 yo Ralph E, 6 yo Mattie V, 4 yo Henry L and 1 yo Charles W Clark were listed as living with them, as well as one lodger.      The bottom half of this scan is completely blurred and includes this enumeration. I'm relying on Ancestry's transcription. The scan at HeritageQuestOnline is the same, HQO and Ancestry being basically the same company.4
Census1920	James and Hannah appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Masseys, Kent Co., Maryland, enumerated 7 January 1920, as 56 yo farmer J Harry & 49 yo wife Gertrude Clark. Their children 18 yo Ralph, 16 yo Mattie, 14 yo Henry and 10 yo Charles Clark were listed as living with them, as well as 78 yo widowed brother-in-law James L Vandyke.5
Census1930	James and Hannah appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Betterton, Kent Co., Maryland, as 66 yo father James H & 60 yo mother Gertrude Clark in the household of their 24 yo mechanic son Henry L Clark. Henry's 21 yo chauffeur brother Charles Clark was also living in the home.6
Death*	James died from 17 April 1930 to 9 April 1940, date range based on fact he's in the 1930 census and wife Gertrude is widowed in the 1940 of these dates.7

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John P. VanDyke^1,2

Father	Thomas VanDyke3 b. 18 Mar 1818, d. 7 Feb 1884
Mother	Elizabeth Price3 b. 1817, d. 22 Mar 1867

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8 Apr 2023

Birth*	John, son of Thomas VanDyke and Elizabeth Price, was born in September 1837 in Maryland.4,5
Census1850	John appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Cecil Co., Maryland in the household of his parents, Thomas VanDyke and Elizabeth Price, as 12 yo John Vansant.6
Marriage*	He married Achsah Anna Hayes on 18 July 1859 in Cecil Co., Maryland. My preliminary research suggests their children were Mary E (1861-a1900), Robert Hayes (1862-, m. Nannie Bell Fulton 1889), Thomas (1863-a1900, m. Regina Rasin 1885), Emma Lula (c1867- , never married), Achsah H (c1871- , m. Townsend "Townie" Crew 1896), Clara Belle (c1873- , m1 Walter Howell Reese 1900, m2 John M E Glenn) and Katie Price VanDyke (c1879- , m. Charles Crew).7
Census1860	John appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Cecil Co., Maryland in the household of his parents, Thomas VanDyke and Elizabeth Price, as 22 yo farmer John Vandyke.3
Census1870*	John and Achsah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of 3rd Election Dist., Kent Co., Maryland, enumerated 27 August 1870, as 33 yo farmer John P & 28 yo Ackuana Vandyke. Their children 11 yo Mary, 8 yo Robert, 6 yo Thomas and 3 yo Emma Vandyke were listed as living with them, as well as four farm hands.1
Census1880*	John and Achsah appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Worton, Kent Co., Maryland, enumerated 16 June 1880, as 42 yo farmer J P & 39 yo wife Achsah A Vandyke. Their children 20 yo Mary E, 18 yo Robert H, 16 yo Thomas, 13 yo Emma L, 9 yo Achsah H, 7 yo Clarrie B and 1 yo Katie P Vandyke were listed as living with them, as well as 68yo grandfather Robert H Hays and two servants.8
Census1900*	John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Fairlee, Kent Co., Maryland, enumerated 11 June 1900, as 62 yo widower farmer John P Vandyke. His children 31 yo Emma, 39 yo Mary E, 20 yo Katie P and 27 yo George C Vandyke were listed as living with him, as well as 27 yo brother George C Vandyke.4
Death*	John died in February 1905 in Lynch, Kent Co., Maryland, at age 67.5,2
Burial*	He was buried at Chester Cemetery in Chestertown, Kent Co., Maryland. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with wife Achsah.5

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William T. VanDyke¹

Father	Thomas VanDyke1 b. 18 Mar 1818, d. 7 Feb 1884
Mother	Elizabeth Price1 b. 1817, d. 22 Mar 1867

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18 May 2023

Birth*	William, son of Thomas VanDyke and Elizabeth Price, was born circa 1840 in Maryland.1
Census1850	William appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Cecil Co., Maryland in the household of his parents, Thomas VanDyke and Elizabeth Price, as 10 yo William Vansant.2
Census1860	William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Cecil Co., Maryland in the household of his parents, Thomas VanDyke and Elizabeth Price, as 20 yo farmer Wm J Vandyke.1
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Susanna "Susan" Lusby on 22 November 1861 at Cecil Co., Maryland. My preliminary research suggests their children were Thomas Lusby (1862-b1938, m. Martha E Meginness; 9 kids at FSTrees), Edward Seamond (1866-1937, m. Dora Mildred Johnson; bur. Riverview), William A (1868-a1936, res. Philadelphia 1937) and infant (John Nolan?) VanDyke (1870-1871).3
Residence*	William resided in Sassafras, Kent Co., Maryland, in July 1863. His Civil War draft record of this date shows him married, farmer, born Maryland.4
Census1870*	William and Susanna appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Dist. 2, Kent Co., Maryland, enumerated 18 August 1870, as 32 yo farmer Wm T & 25 yo Susan Vandyke. Their children 8 yo Thos, 4 yo Edward, 2 yo Willie and 0.1 yo 'infant' Vandyke were listed as living with them, as well as two black laborers and one servant.5
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Rosa Lnu before 5 June 1880.6
Census1880*	William appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Sassafras, Kent Co., Maryland, enumerated 5 June 1880, as 40 yo store keeper Wm T & 33 yo wife Rosa Vandyke. William's 11 yo son William A Vandyke was listed as living with them, as well as 12 yo step-son John B Pratt, a boarder, a cook and the cook's daughter.6
Marr-Divorce*	William was divorced from Rosa Lnu before 6 June 1900, based on William's divorced status in the 1900 census of this date.7
Census1900	William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 1, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 60 yo divorced insurance agent boarder William T Vandyke in the household of 58 yo widow Elizabeth Richardson. William's age not shown but birthdate of Feb 1840 is shown.7

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Mary Ann VanDyke¹

Father	Thomas VanDyke1 b. 18 Mar 1818, d. 7 Feb 1884
Mother	Elizabeth Price1 b. 1817, d. 22 Mar 1867

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26 Aug 2022

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Thomas VanDyke and Elizabeth Price, was born circa 1845 in Maryland.1
Census1850	Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Cecil Co., Maryland in the household of her parents, Thomas VanDyke and Elizabeth Price, as 5 yo Mary Vansant.2
Census1860	Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dist. 1, Cecil Co., Maryland in the household of her parents, Thomas VanDyke and Elizabeth Price, as 15 yo Mary Ann Vandyke.1

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Achsah Anna Hayes^1,2

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27 Aug 2022

Birth*	Achsah was born in 1841 in Maryland. Surname Hays conjectural based on a grandfather Robert H Hays living with John & Achsah in the 1880 census. His grandparents' surnames were Vandyke and Price so Hays would be Achsah's surname or her mother's surname. There is a 17 yo Mary A Hays living with parents Robert M & Eliza Hays in Kent County in the 1860 census. King calls her Mary A Lnu.      Middle name is also a bit iffy. It's simply 'A' in King , Ackuana in 1870 and Achsah in 1880. Given she and John had a daughter Achsah that name seems most likely.      Her Find A Grave memorial as Achsah Anna Vandyke is a plausible blending of options.2,3,4
Marriage*	She married John P. VanDyke, son of Thomas VanDyke and Elizabeth Price, on 18 July 1859 in Cecil Co., Maryland. My preliminary research suggests their children were Mary E (1861-a1900), Robert Hayes (1862-, m. Nannie Bell Fulton 1889), Thomas (1863-a1900, m. Regina Rasin 1885), Emma Lula (c1867- , never married), Achsah H (c1871- , m. Townsend "Townie" Crew 1896), Clara Belle (c1873- , m1 Walter Howell Reese 1900, m2 John M E Glenn) and Katie Price VanDyke (c1879- , m. Charles Crew).5
Census1870	Achsah and John appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of 3rd Election Dist., Kent Co., Maryland, enumerated 27 August 1870, as 33 yo farmer John P & 28 yo Ackuana Vandyke. Their children 11 yo Mary, 8 yo Robert, 6 yo Thomas and 3 yo Emma Vandyke were listed as living with them, as well as four farm hands.4
Census1880*	Achsah and John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Worton, Kent Co., Maryland, enumerated 16 June 1880, as 42 yo farmer J P & 39 yo wife Achsah A Vandyke. Their children 20 yo Mary E, 18 yo Robert H, 16 yo Thomas, 13 yo Emma L, 9 yo Achsah H, 7 yo Clarrie B and 1 yo Katie P Vandyke were listed as living with them, as well as 68yo grandfather Robert H Hays and two servants.3
Death*	Achsah died in 1887.2
Burial*	She was buried at Chester Cemetery in Chestertown, Kent Co., Maryland. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with husband John.2

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Sarah B. "Sallie" Hall^1,2

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28 Aug 2022

Birth*	Sarah was born on 21 June 1872 in Maryland, of Fairmount, MD in her husband's obit. The 1900 census says June 1874.3,4,1,2
Marriage*	She married Rev. Thomas R. VanDyke, son of Thomas VanDyke and Mary Elizabeth Vandegrift, between 1893 and 1894. Married 6 years with 2 born and 2 living in the 1900 census.      My preliminary research suggests their children were Mary Louise (1896-1962, high school teacher, res. Wilmington 1934), John E (1899-1980, m. Emma J Short; res. Wilmington 1934) and Paul Smith VanDyke (1903-1973, res. Preston, MD 1934).1,2
Census1900*	Sarah and Thomas appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Capeville Dist., Northampton Co., Virginia, enumerated 2 July 1900, as 27 yo preacher Thomas R & 25 yo wife Sallie B Vandyke. Their children 4 yo Louise M and 1 yo John E Vandyke were listed as living with them.2
Census1910	Sarah and Thomas appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 10, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 22 April 1910, as 38 yo M. E. Church minister Thomas & 37 yo wife Sarah A Van Dyke. Their children 13 yo Louise, 10 yo John and 6 yo Paul E Van Dyke were listed as living with them.5
Census1920	Sarah and Thomas appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cecilton, Cecil Co., Maryland, enumerated 23 January 1920, as 48 yo M. E. Church preacher Rev. Thomas R & 47 yo wife Sarah B Van Dyke. Their children 22 yo Mary L, 20 yo John E and 17 yo Paul S Van Dyke were listed as living with them.6
Census1930	Sarah and Thomas appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of New Castle town, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 3 April 1930, as 58 yo Methodist Church clergyman Thomas & 57 yo wife Sarah B Van Dyke. Their children 33 yo Louise and 25 yo Paul S Van Dyke were listed as living with them.7
Census1940*	Sarah appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 9, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 68 yo widowed mother Sarah B Van Dyke in the household of her 43 yo single public school teacher daughter M Louise Van Dyke.8
Death*	Sarah died on 28 November 1940 at 418 McCabe Ave. in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 68, of uremia.3,4
Burial*	She was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of her headstone.4

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William L. Turner¹

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28 Aug 2022

Birth*	William was born between 1862 and 1863 in Maryland.1
Marriage*	He married Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" VanDyke, daughter of Thomas VanDyke and Mary Elizabeth Vandegrift, on 3 January 1894 at Middletown Methodist Episcopal Church in Middletown, New Castle Co., Delaware. My preliminary research suggests their children were Sarah Abigail (1906- ), George V (1908- , m. Elva M Lnu b1930 census, at least 4 kids; res. Fullerton, CA 1957) and Rev. William A Turner (1911- , res. Marion Station, MD 1957).1,2
Census1910	William and Martha appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Worton, Kent Co., Maryland, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 46 yo machinist William L & 36 yo seamstress Martha E Turner. Their children 3 yo Sarah A and 2 yo George E Turner were listed as living with them.3
Census1920	William and Martha appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Betterton, Kent Co., Maryland, enumerated 12 February 1920, as 57 yo plumber William L & 46 yo laundress Martha E V Turner. Their children 11 yo George and 9 yo William A Turner were listed as living with them.4
Census1930*	William and Martha appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Betterton, Kent Co., Maryland, enumerated 18 April 1930, as 63 yo plumber William & 56 yo laundress Martha Turner. Their children 20 yo William and 22 yo George Turner were listed as living with them, as well as George's 29 yo wife Elva and their two children Elizabeth A and Alice M Turner. It's an odd enumeration where Martha is on the first line, William on the second as HOH.5
Census1950*	William appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Betterton, Kent Co., Maryland, enumerated 12 April 1940, as 87 yo widower school janitor Wm L Turner. His 49 yo separated daughter-in-law Elva C Turner was listed as living with him as well as Elva's two sons George W and Edwin R Turner, as grandsons.6
Census1940	William and Martha appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Betterton, Kent Co., Maryland, enumerated 12 April 1940, as 78 yo truck farmer William L & 66 yo laundress Martha V Turner. Their 32 yo son George V Turner was listed as living with them, as well as George's 35 yo wife Elva M Turner, two sons and two daughters.7
Death*	William died on 7 November 1957 at Davis Nursing Home in near Crumpton, Queen Anne's Co., Maryland. Surviving sons Rev. W. A. Turner of Marion Station and George V Turner of Fullerton, CA were mentioned.8
Burial*	He was buried on 9 November 1957 at Still Pond Cemetery, Kent Co., Maryland.8

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Susanna "Susan" Lusby^1,2

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13 Oct 2022

Birth*	Susanna was born between 1843 and 1844 in Maryland.2
Marriage*	She married William T. VanDyke, son of Thomas VanDyke and Elizabeth Price, on 22 November 1861 in Cecil Co., Maryland. My preliminary research suggests their children were Thomas Lusby (1862-b1938, m. Martha E Meginness; 9 kids at FSTrees), Edward Seamond (1866-1937, m. Dora Mildred Johnson; bur. Riverview), William A (1868-a1936, res. Philadelphia 1937) and infant (John Nolan?) VanDyke (1870-1871).1
Census1870*	Susanna and William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Dist. 2, Kent Co., Maryland, enumerated 18 August 1870, as 32 yo farmer Wm T & 25 yo Susan Vandyke. Their children 8 yo Thos, 4 yo Edward, 2 yo Willie and 0.1 yo 'infant' Vandyke were listed as living with them, as well as two black laborers and one servant.2

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surname Busby

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27 Sep 2022

Note*

Forbears writes, This surname is derived from a geographical locality. (1) 'of Busby,' now Great Busby, a township in the parish of Stokesley, N. Riding Yorks; (a) 'of Bushby,' a hamlet in the parish of Thurnby, four miles from Leicester. John Busseby, Oxfordshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls. Ricardus de Busby, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire. Adam de Buskeby, 1379: ibid. Anne Busbie, 1595: Reg. St. Dionis Backchurch (London). Humphrye Busbye, rector of Bexwell, Norfolk, 1556: History of Norfolk. 1767. Married — John Hayward and Elizabeth Bushby: St. George, Hanover Square. Henry Smith and Elinor Busby. ibid. — A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames (1896) by Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley From the lands of Busby or Busbie in the parish of Carmunnock, Renfrewshire. In 1330 the office of notary was conferred on David de Busby of the diocese of Glasgow (Pap. Lett., II, p. 312). John Busby or Busseby appears as chaplain to the duke of Albany and as canon of Moray in 1408 and 1411 (Bain, IV, 751,801, 813,814), and Andro Busby, alderman of Arne is in record in 1488 and 1491 (Ayr, p. 92; Friars Ayr, p. 62). John Busby and Gawin Busbe, followers of the earl of Cassilis, were respited for murder in 1526 (RSS., I, 3386). James Busbie was a bookseller in Edinburgh in 1648 (Edinb. Marr.), and John Busby published a report of his mineralogical survey of Caithness in 1815. — The Surnames of Scotland (1946) by George Fraser Black (1866-1948) (Scandinavian) belonging to Busby = the Bush- Settlement. [Scandinavian busk (Scot. bus), a bush, shrub, thicket + by, a settlement, village] Adam de Buskeby.—Poll-Tax, Yorks, A.D. 1379. There are a Busby in Lanarkshire (spelt Bushby in the 18th cent.), Great and Little Busby in Yorkshire, and Bushby in Leicestershire. — Surnames of the United Kingdom (1912) by Henry Harrison (English, Scottish) One who came from Busby (shrub homestead), in Yorkshire; one who came from the lands of Busby (bush village), in Renfrewshire. — Dictionary of American Family Names (1956) by Elsdon Coles Smith A village in co. Renfrew. — Patronymica Britannica (1860) by Mark Antony Lower A location name in Yorkshire. — British Family Names: Their Origin and Meaning (1903) by Henry Barber During the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries the Busbys of Radford and Gagingwell were well - to - do Enstone yeomen, who frequently filled the office of churchwarden and other places of trust (J.) William Busby was one of the trustees for Lady Le Strange of Middleton in the reign of Henry VI. (K.) William Busby, gent., was an assistant - burgess of Banbury in 1718 (B.), in which town the name still occurs. Busby is the name of a parish in the North Riding of Yorkshire. I think, however, an explanation of the name will be found nearer home, and the same remark applies to the Blencowes. — Homes of Family Names in Great Britain (1890) by Henry Brougham Guppy.1

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Rosa Lnu¹

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18 May 2023

Birth*	Rosa was born between 1842 and 1843 in Maryland.1
Marriage*	She married William T. VanDyke, son of Thomas VanDyke and Elizabeth Price, before 5 June 1880.1
Marr-Divorce*	Rosa was divorced from William T. VanDyke before 6 June 1900, based on William's divorced status in the 1900 census of this date.2

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Ana R. Hinson¹

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31 Aug 2022

Birth*	Ana was born circa 1883.1
Marriage*	She married William Adkey Vandegrift, son of George Washington Vandegrift and Sarah E. Jones, on 16 March 1905 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware. My preliminary research suggests their children were Beatrice Hinson (1906-1961, m. Fnu Wiggins, res. Stanton 1960), Ellen Jones (1908- , m. William S Nitz, res. Newark 1960) and Edith May Vandegrift (1914- , m. John E Cunningham 1940 Wilmington, res. Newark 1960).2,1,3
Census1910*	Ana and William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Rep. Dist. 6, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 29 April 1910, as 33 yo stationary engine engineer William A & 27 yo wife Anna R Vandegrift. Their children 4 yo Beatrice H and 1.6 yo Ellen J Vandegrift were listed as living with them.4
Residence*	Ana and William resided at Rte. 1 in Edgemoor, New Castle Co., Delaware, on 12 September 1918.5
Census1920	Ana and William appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Rep. Dist. 6, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 21 January 1920, as 44 yo bridge company stationary engineer William & 36 yo wife Anna Vandegrift. Their children 13 yo Beatrice, 11 yo Ellen and 5 yo Edith Vandegrift were listed as living with them.6
Census1940	Ana and William appeared on the 1940 Federal Census New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 16 April 1940, as 64 yo retail furniture night watchman William & 56 yo wife Anna Vandegrift. Their daughters 25 yo Edith Vandegrift and 31 yo Ellen Nitz were listed as living with them, as well as Ellen's husband 39 yo William S Nitz, as son-in-law.7

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Abraham Vandegrift¹

Father	Leonard Vandegrift1 b. 1726, d. b 20 May 1788
Mother	Charity Haines1

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6 May 2023

Birth*	Abraham, son of Leonard Vandegrift and Charity Haines, was born.
Estate-Will	Abraham was mentioned in the will of Leonard Vandegrift dated 20 April 1785 at Bensalem Twp., Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.1
Death*	Abraham died after 20 April 1875.1

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