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Fnu Lnu¹

Last Edited

13 Mar 2024

Marriage*	She married Thomas Leatherbury, son of Charles Leatherbury and Elizabeth Waltham, circa 1705.2,1
Estate-Will	Fnu was named an heir in the will of Thomas Leatherbury, her husband, dated 24 February 1742 at Kent Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, receiving all the personal estate.3,2

Children with Thomas Leatherbury:

Charles Leatherbury3 b. b 24 Feb 1721, d. a 24 Feb 1742 John Leatherbury3 b. b 24 Feb 1721, d. a 24 Feb 1742 Mary Leatherbury3 d. a 24 Feb 1742 Jonathan Leatherbury3 b. b 24 Feb 1721, d. a 24 Feb 1742 Abel Leatherbury3 b. a 24 Feb 1721, d. a 24 Feb 1742 William Leatherbury3 b. b 24 Feb 1721, d. a 24 Feb 1742

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Thomas Leatherberry¹

Last Edited

8 Nov 2022

Birth*	Thomas was born circa 1759 in Maryland Colony, New England, date estimated and location inferred.
Marriage*	He married Lydia Dudley before 1779.1
Census1790*	Thomas appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of Queen Anne's Co., Maryland, with a household listed as 23501 as 16+ yo Thomas Leatherberry. His wife Lydia and children Thomas, Charles, Sarah, Zillah, Lydia, Mary and Willare are probably the people enumerated with him. Perfect but for one unidentified male 16+ yo.2
Estate-Will*	Thomas Leatherberry left a will dated 3 April 1794 at Queen Anne's Co., Maryland, naming wife Lydia his sole executrix and an heir. Named heirs were his sons John, Charles, William and Thomas and daughters Sarah, Zillah, Lydia and Mary. I have a typed transcript of this will but have been unable to find it online at Maryland Register of Wills Records, 1629-1999.3
Death*	Thomas died before 29 March 1796. His wife signed a probate bond this date in Queen Annes County re settlement of his estate.4

Children with Lydia Dudley:

Thomas Leatherberry+3 b. c 1779, d. 1846 Charles Leatherberry+1 b. 17 Oct 1779, d. 7 Apr 1866 Sarah Leatherberry3 b. c 1780, d. a 3 Apr 1794 Zillah Leatherberry3 b. c 1780, d. a 3 Apr 1794 Lydia Leatherberry3 b. c 1780, d. a 28 Dec 1820 Mary Leatherberry3 b. c 1780, d. a 3 Apr 1794 William Leatherberry3 b. c 1780

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Lorin Richmond¹

Father	Sylvester Wanton Richmond1 b. 21 Nov 1825, d. 10 Apr 1909
Mother	Amelia Jane Leatherberry1 b. 17 Apr 1832, d. 7 Jun 1919

Last Edited

5 Aug 2022

Birth*	Lorin, son of Sylvester Wanton Richmond and Amelia Jane Leatherberry, was born between 1858 and 1859 in Illinois.1
Census1860	Lorin appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Pike Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois in the household of his parents, Sylvester Wanton Richmond and Amelia Jane Leatherberry, as 2 yo Lonn (Lorin?) Richmond.1

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Irving Richmond¹

Father	Sylvester Wanton Richmond1 b. 21 Nov 1825, d. 10 Apr 1909
Mother	Amelia Jane Leatherberry1 b. 17 Apr 1832, d. 7 Jun 1919

Last Edited

26 Mar 2023

Birth*	Irving, son of Sylvester Wanton Richmond and Amelia Jane Leatherberry, was born between 1851 and 1852 in Indiana.2,3
Census1860	Irving appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Pike Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois in the household of his parents, Sylvester Wanton Richmond and Amelia Jane Leatherberry, as 8 yo Irving Richmond.1
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Pamela B. "Belle" Teter before 1877, date based on age of eldest child in the 1880 census. Find A Grave's issue are Edward A (unk-1888) and Eva Estella (1877-1918). How do those names jive with the 1880 census enumeration showing Vace & Secil, both daughters? Estella and Secil may be same person but the birthyears don't line up.2,3
Census1880*	Irving and Pamela appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Delano, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, enumerated 19 June 1880, as 30 yo farmer Irving & 23 yo wife Bell Richmond. Their children Vace and Secil were listed as living with them. Irving's parents live next door above.2
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Dora E. Blair on 13 September 1885 at Sedgwick Co., Kansas. Find A Grave's issue for this marriage are Grace L (1886-1981) and Vance B (1895-1981).4,3
Census1900*	Irving and Dora appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of T1S R11, Pennington Co., South Dakota, enumerated 25 June 1900, as 48 yo Irving & 45 yo wife Dora E Richmond. Their children Grace L., Henry H. and Vance B. were listed as living with them. The Harry D. Blair family lives next door. Harry is 35 yo born Wisconsin, a likely brother to Dora. Irving's occupation is stock raiser.5
Marriage*	His third marriage was to Emma Lnu after 1902, date assumes after death of Irving's 2nd wife in 1902. This is 3rd marriage for both Irving & Emma.6
Census1910*	Irving and Emma appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, enumerated April 1910, as 60 yo retiree Irving & 60 yo wife Emma Richmond. Emma's 41 yo son Rufus H Shattuck from a previous marriage is living with them.6
Death*	Irving died on 23 August 1917 in Los Angeles Co., California.3
Burial*	He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.3

Children with Pamela B. "Belle" Teter:

Vace Richmond2 b. c 1877 Secil Richmond2 b. c 1879

Children with Dora E. Blair:

Grace L. Richmond5 b. 13 Nov 1886, d. 28 Nov 1981 Henry H. Richmond5 b. Dec 1888 Vance B. Richmond5 b. 12 Oct 1895, d. 23 Mar 1981

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Gustavus Richmond¹

Father	Sylvester Wanton Richmond1 b. 21 Nov 1825, d. 10 Apr 1909
Mother	Amelia Jane Leatherberry1 b. 17 Apr 1832, d. 7 Jun 1919

Last Edited

5 Aug 2022

Birth*	Gustavus, son of Sylvester Wanton Richmond and Amelia Jane Leatherberry, was born between 1853 and 1854 in Indiana.1
Census1860	Gustavus appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Pike Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois in the household of his parents, Sylvester Wanton Richmond and Amelia Jane Leatherberry, as 6 yo Gustavus Richmond.1

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Margaret C. Hall¹

Last Edited

24 Apr 2023

Marriage*	She married Samuel L. Eccles, son of Samuel Eccles and Christiana Vandegrift, on 26 March 1834 in Delaware.1
Census1840	Margaret is probably one of the (an unknown value) females age 30 to 39 listed in the household of her husband, Samuel L. Eccles, in the 1840 Federal Census of White Clay Creek Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.2

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Sgt. William Vandegrift Skelenger¹

Last Edited

25 Apr 2023

Birth*	William was born on 1 March 1841 in Delaware, s/o Mark Skellenger & Henrietta Mary Price.1
Milit-Service*	Sgt. William Vandegrift Skelenger served as 1st Sgt with Co. D, 2nd East Shore Maryland Infantry during the Civil War roughly between 1861 and 1865.1,2
Marriage*	He married Laura Sephronia Eccles, daughter of Joseph Vandegrift Eccles and Christy A. Lnu, on 17 February 1870 in Delaware. My preliminary research suggests their children were Henrietta Vandegrift "Nettie" (1870-1948, m. Fnu Jones), Elizabeth Oldham "Lizzie" (1873-1897), Laura Lougene “Lou” (1876-1952, m. Wm Alonzo Dixon 1922), Angeline V “Angie” (1879-1917, m. Wm Alonzo Dixon 1905) and William Eccles Skellenger (1881-1943, m. Mabel Rhodes Glicken 1914).3,2,4
Census1870*	William and Laura appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Kenton Hundred, Kent Co., Delaware, enumerated 6 July 1870, as 28 yo dry goods merchant William & 25 yo Laura S Skelenger. Joseph V Eales, 69 yo clerk, was living with them.5
Census1880	William and Laura appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 15 June 1880, as 39 yo grain thresher William V & 38 yo wife Laura S Skelenger. Their children 9 yo Nettie V, 7 yo Lizzie O, 4 yo Laura L and 1 yo Angie V Skelenger were listed as living with them.6
Death*	William died on 14 July 1905 in New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 64.1
Burial*	He was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with wife Laura and daughter Elizabeth O Skelenger.1

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Cpl. Nathan W. Vanosdol^1,2

Last Edited

23 Jan 2025

Birth*	Nathan was born circa 1841 in Indiana, s/o John Vanosdol & Nancy Gibson. Surname variously spelled Van Osdal, Vanosdol, Vanosdel, Vanosdale. FSTrees claims the W is for Weaver but they offer no supporting evidence.3,4
Milit-Service*	Cpl. Nathan W. Vanosdol served as a private, later corporal with Co. K, 123rd Indiana Infantry during the Civil War between 1861 and 1865.5,1,3
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Phoebe Jane Downey, daughter of Rev. Amos Seborn Downey and Mary Glena Pavey, on 12 September 1866 at Switzerland Co., Indiana.6,7,2
Census1870*	Nathan and Phoebe appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of East Enterprise, Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 23 September 1870, as 29 yo farmer Nat & 23 yo Phebe J Vanosdol. Their children Mary Marilla and Nancy were listed as living with them. Next door (next census page) are Phoebe's grandparents James & Euphema Downey. Nat's occupation is farmer.4
Census1880	Nathan and Phoebe appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Adams Pct., Gage Co., Nebraska, enumerated 11 June 1880, as 38 yo Nathan & 33 yo Phebe Van Osdol. Their children Mary Marilla, Nancy, Harriet Ariel "Hattie", Sophia Ortensia, Seaborn Elwood and Lula E. were listed as living with them. Nathan's occupation is still farmer.8
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Ettie Erminie Gordon in 1885.3
Census1900	Nathan appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of University Place, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, as 59 yo father Nathan VanOsdol in the household of his son-in-law & daughter Dr. Charles W. Gray and Harriet Ariel "Hattie" Vanosdol; as 29 yo jeweler C W & 27 yo wife Hattie A Gray.9
Census1900	Nathan appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grant, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, as 60 yo father-in-law Nathan W. Vanosdol in the household of Louis H. Haase and Sophia Ortensia Vanosdol; as 28 yo farmer Louis H. & 26 yo wife Sophia Haase.10
Marriage*	His third marriage was to Sarah A. Muster in 1903 at Yamhill Co., OregonG.11
Death*	Nathan died in 1908.3
Burial*	He was buried at Brookside Cemetery in Dayton, Yamhill Co., Oregon. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave. His surname spelled Vanosdale on his headstone and notes Co. K, 123rd Indiana Infantry.3

Children with Phoebe Jane Downey:

Mary Marilla Vanosdol12,4 b. 1867, d. 1931 Nancy Vanosdol4 b. c 1869 Harriet Ariel "Hattie" Vanosdol13,8 b. 6 Oct 1872, d. 1 Jul 1959 Sophia Ortensia Vanosdol14,8 b. 15 May 1874, d. 17 Nov 1969 Seaborn Elwood Vanosdol15,8 b. 6 Sep 1876, d. 1958 Lula E. Vanosdol8 b. 14 Apr 1879, d. 4 Jun 1966

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Sarah Elizabeth Vanatta^1,2

Last Edited

23 Jan 2025

Birth*	Sarah was born in January 1840 in Indiana. Both parents were born in New York.3
Marriage*	She married James Samuel Downey, son of Rev. Amos Seborn Downey and Mary Glena Pavey, on 20 June 1872 in Switzerland Co., Indiana. Married 28 years in the 1900 census with 3 born and 3 still living.4,5,6
Census1880	Sarah and James appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Allensville, Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 15 June 1880, as 31 yo farmer James S & 40 yo wife Sarah E Downey. Their children Henry A. and Glendora G. were listed as living with them.1
Census1900	Sarah and James appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 4 June 1900, as 51 yo farmer James & 60 yo wife Elizabeth Downey. One boarder was living with them.3
Census1910*	Sarah and James appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 9 May 1910, as 61 yo farmer James S. & 70 yo wife Elizabeth Downey. Their son Henry A. was listed as living with them, as well as Henry's wife Nellie and their three daughters Elizabeth, Kathleen, and Ariel. One other person in the household was Ira T. Vanatter, divorced 50 yo brother-in-law to HOH James, making him Elizabeth's brother. This is the census that locked this family.7
Census1920	Sarah appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, as 79 yo mother Elizabet in the household of her son & daughter-in-law Henry A. Downey and Nellie G. Sedam; as 46 yo farmer Henry A & 44 yo wife Nellie (indexed Dellie) G Downey.8
Death*	Sarah died on 4 February 1921 at age 81.9
Burial*	She was buried at Rising Sun New Cemetery in Rising Sun, Ohio Co., Indiana. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave. Note it matches her husband's in material and font exactly.9

Children with James Samuel Downey:

Henry A. Downey10,11 b. 29 Jan 1873, d. 14 Jun 1961 Glendora G. Downey1 b. c 1878

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Dr. John Winchester Vanosdol^1,2

Last Edited

24 Apr 2024

Birth*	John was born in 1845 in Indiana. Parents born Pennsylvania & Virginia per the 1880 census. His Find A Grave entry says b 1848 but the headstone clearly reads 1845. His middle name was likely Winchester but I've found no direct evidence.3,4
Milit-Service*	Dr. John Winchester Vanosdol served with the 45th Indiana Infantry during the Civil War circa 1862.4
Marriage*	He married Sophia 0rtensia Downey, daughter of Rev. Amos Seborn Downey and Mary Glena Pavey, on 15 September 1868 in Switzerland Co., Indiana. In the 1900 & 1910 censuses Sophia shows 5 born with 4 still living.5,2,6
Census1870	John and Sophia appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 7 September 1870, as 26 yo physician John & 20 yo Sophia Vanosdol. Their son Dawson Dwight was listed as living with them.7
Census1880*	John and Sophia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Allensville, Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 15 June 1880, as 35 yo physician John W & 29 yo wife Sophia O Van Osdol. Their children Dawson Dwight, Loree Eldo, Nathan Wilford, Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" and Fred Arthur were listed as living with them. Chas & Sarah Van Osdal live next door. Chas is also a physician born in Indiana.3
Census1900	John and Sophia appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 2 June 1900, as 55 yo physician John & 49 yo wife Sophia Van Osdol. Henry & Nellie Downey and their two daughters Elizabeth & Kathleen live two doors above.8
Death*	John died on 2 November 1903 in Rushville, Rush Co., Indiana, of paralysis.1,4
Burial*	He was buried at Greendale Cemetery in Greendale, Dearborn Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo & short bio available at Find A Grave.4

Children with Sophia 0rtensia Downey:

Dr. Dawson Dwight Vanosdol9,10,11 b. 30 Jul 1869, d. 24 Mar 1936 Dr. Loree Eldo Vanosdol12,3 b. 7 Jun 1872, d. 7 Sep 1937 Dr. Nathan Wilford Vanosdol3 b. 23 Aug 1874, d. 9 Dec 1939 Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Vanosdol13 b. 7 Apr 1877, d. 25 Jul 1947 Fred Arthur Vanosdol3 b. c Dec 1879, d. c 1883

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Hattie Sarah Gillingham^1,2,3

Last Edited

24 Apr 2024

Birth*	Hattie was born in 1852.1
Marriage*	She married Horace A. Downey, son of Rev. Amos Seborn Downey and Mary Glena Pavey, circa 27 October 1874 in Moores Hill, Dearborn Co., Indiana. Indiana Marriages 1810-2001 says 26 Oct 1874. Indiana Marriages 1811-2007 says 27 Oct 1874. Horace's obit in Tri-County Banner claims 27 Oct 1875. Married 25 years with 5 born and 5 living in the 1900 census. The 1910 confirms.4,5,6,7
Census1880	Hattie and Horace appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Village of Hartford, Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 8 June 1880, as 27 yo farmer Thomas & 27 yo wife Hattie Downey. Their children Leora A. and Glendora were listed as living with them.8
Census1900*	Hattie and Horace appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Connersville Twp., Fayette Co., Indiana, enumerated 7 June 1900, as 48 yo carpenter Horace & 50 yo wife Hattie Downey. Their children Glendora and Harland Walter were listed as living with them.9
Census1910	Hattie and Horace appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wayne Twp., Henry Co., Indiana, enumerated 29 April 1910, as 57 yo carpenter Horace & 51 yo wife Hattie Downey. Their son Harland Walter was listed as living with them.10
Census1920	Hattie and Horace appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Knightstown, Henry Co., Indiana, enumerated 17 January 1920, as 67 yo carpenter Horace A & 67 yo wife Mattie (as indexed) E Downey. Their daughter Glendora was listed as living with them, as well as Glendora's husband of less than one month Jesse Downing.11
Census1930	Hattie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Rushville, Rush Co., Indiana, as 77 yo mother-in-law Hattie Downey in the household of Ellis Hovey Downey and Ella Cyclonia Downey; as 38 yo electric railroad electrician Ellis & 42 yo Ella Downey.12
Residence*	Hattie resided at 228 Bundy Ave. in New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana, in 1936.13
Death*	Hattie died on 4 April 1936 in Indiana.1
Burial*	She was buried at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown, Henry Co., Indiana. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave. Stone matches her husband's.1

Children with Horace A. Downey:

Leora A. Downey8 b. Feb 1876 Glendora Downey14 b. 15 Jan 1880, d. 1928 Ella Cyclonia Downey15,6 b. 18 Aug 1886, d. 15 Feb 1981 Harland Walter Downey16,9 b. bt 1889 - 1890, d. 14 Oct 1968

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Charles Wesley Downey^1,2

Father	Rev. Amos Seborn Downey3,4,2,1 b. 8 May 1823, d. 11 Mar 1900
Mother	Mary Glena Pavey3,4,2,1 b. 26 Dec 1826, d. 10 Oct 1888

Last Edited

15 Sep 2021

Birth*	Charles, son of Rev. Amos Seborn Downey and Mary Glena Pavey, was born on 10 August 1860 in Switzerland Co., Indiana.3,2
Census1880	Charles appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Taylorsville, Bartholomew Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Rev. Amos Seborn Downey and Mary Glena Pavey, as 19 yo son Charles W Downey.5
Death*	Charles died on 4 March 1884 in Bartholomew Co., Indiana, at age 23. His father's obit confirms he died before 11 Mar 1900.3,2,4,1
Burial*	He was buried at Old Union Cemetery in Taylorsville, Bartholomew Co., Indiana. Obit but no headstone photo at Find A Grave.2

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Mary Ariel Downey^1,2

Father	Rev. Amos Seborn Downey3,4,5 b. 8 May 1823, d. 11 Mar 1900
Mother	Mary Glena Pavey3,4,5 b. 26 Dec 1826, d. 10 Oct 1888

Last Edited

2 Apr 2023

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Rev. Amos Seborn Downey and Mary Glena Pavey, was born on 17 December 1865 in Indiana.5,2
Census1880	Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Taylorsville, Bartholomew Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Rev. Amos Seborn Downey and Mary Glena Pavey, as 14 yo daughter Ariel Downey.2
Marriage*	She married Jordan Rudolph Houze on 28 January 1897 in Bartholomew Co., Indiana. The 1900 census confirms married 3 years with 1 born & 1 living for Mary.6,7,8
Census1900*	Mary and Jordan appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 40 yo merchant Jordan & 39 yo wife Areal Houze. Their children Alma V., Wilbur Rudolph "Jack" and Carroll Downey were listed as living with them.9
Census1910	Mary and Jordan appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 22 April 1910, as 50 yo merchant Jordan R & 43 yo wife Mary A. Houge. Their son Wilbur Rudolph "Jack" and Carroll Downey was listed as living with them.10
Census1920	Mary and Jordan appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 20 January 1920, as 60 yo merchant Joldan R. & 54 yo wife Arreal Houze.11
Residence*	Mary resided in East Enterprise, Switzerland Co., Indiana, on 19 October 1923, as mentioned in brother Horace's obit.12
Census1930	Mary appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 15 April 1930, as Ariel Houze in the home of 35 yo step-son Wilber R. Houze. Wilber's wife Ethel and son Wilber Jr. were also in the household.13
Census1930	Mary appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, as 64 yo step-mother Ariel Houze in the household of Wilbur Rudolph "Jack" Houze and Ethel May O'Neal; as 35 yo auto repair shop garage man Wilbur & 35 yo wife Ethel M Houze.14
Death*	Mary died on 7 December 1947 at 2215 Alta Ave. in Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 81, of colon cancer. Her father's obit confirms Ariel was still living on 11 Mar 1900.15,5,4,1
Burial*	She was buried at Vevay Cemetery in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5

Child with Jordan Rudolph Houze:

Dr. Carroll Downey Houze Sr.16,9 b. 22 Sep 1898, d. 10 Nov 1977

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Jordan Rudolph Houze^1,2

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Jordan was born on 17 October 1859 in Allensville, Switzerland Co., Indiana, s/o Michael & Elizabeth Windscott (Wainscott?) Houze.3,4,5
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Alpha R. Moore on 5 November 1891 at Indiana.6
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Mary Ariel Downey, daughter of Rev. Amos Seborn Downey and Mary Glena Pavey, on 28 January 1897 at Bartholomew Co., Indiana. The 1900 census confirms married 3 years with 1 born & 1 living for Mary.7,8,4
Census1900*	Jordan and Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 40 yo merchant Jordan & 39 yo wife Areal Houze. Their children Alma V., Wilbur Rudolph "Jack" and Carroll Downey were listed as living with them.9
Census1910	Jordan and Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 22 April 1910, as 50 yo merchant Jordan R & 43 yo wife Mary A. Houge. Their son Wilbur Rudolph "Jack" and Carroll Downey was listed as living with them.10
Census1920	Jordan and Mary appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 20 January 1920, as 60 yo merchant Joldan R. & 54 yo wife Arreal Houze.11
Death*	Jordan died on 9 January 1921 in East Enterprise, Switzerland Co., Indiana, at age 61, of chronic nephritis.3,4,2
Burial*	He was buried at Vevay Cemetery in Vevay, Switzerland Co., Indiana. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.12,2

Children with Alpha R. Moore:

Alma V. Houze13,9 b. 26 Mar 1892, d. 30 Jan 1991 Wilbur Rudolph "Jack" Houze14,9 b. 23 Jul 1894, d. 7 May 1984

Child with Mary Ariel Downey:

Dr. Carroll Downey Houze Sr.15,9 b. 22 Sep 1898, d. 10 Nov 1977

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Martha "Mattie" Breeding^1,2

Last Edited

15 Sep 2021

Birth*	Martha was born on 9 August 1861 in Edinburg, Scotland, d/o John H. & Lavina (Stillabower) Breeding of Indiana & Germany respectively.3,4,5
Marriage*	She married William Lora Downey, son of Rev. Amos Seborn Downey and Mary Glena Pavey, on 17 September 1885 in Bartholomew Co., Indiana.6,7,8,2,1
Census1900*	Martha and William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of German Twp., Bartholomew Co., Indiana, enumerated 13 June 1900, as 42 yo farmer Wm L & 39 yo wife Mattie D Downey. Their children Nina G. and John Raymond were listed as living with them. The Richard & Matilda Breeding family live next door. He may be an uncle to Mattie since he is not listed as father or sibling by Find A Grave.9
Census1910	Martha and William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of German Twp., Bartholomew Co., Indiana, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 51 yo farmer William L & 49 yo wife Mattie B Downey. Their son John Raymond was listed as living with them.10
Census1920	Martha and William appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of German Twp., Bartholomew Co., Indiana, enumerated 3 January 1920, as 61 yo farmer Lora W & 59 yo wife Martha Downey.11
Census1930	Martha and William appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of German Twp., Bartholomew Co., Indiana, enumerated 9 April 1930, as 71 yo farm laborer Lora & 69 yo wife Martha B Downey.12
Death*	Martha died on 3 July 1935 at age 73.4
Burial*	She was buried at Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.4

Children with William Lora Downey:

Nina G. Downey2 b. 25 Jan 1887, d. 30 Dec 1961 John Raymond Downey8,2 b. 14 Feb 1889, d. 27 Feb 1937

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Mary Forwood^1,2

Last Edited

16 Mar 2024

Birth*	Mary was born circa 1791 in Maryland.3
Marriage*	She married Thomas Leatherberry, son of Thomas Leatherberry and Lydia Dudley, on 20 May 1812 in Baltimore Co., Maryland.1
Census1830	Mary is probably the female age 40 to 49 listed in the household of her husband, Thomas Leatherberry, in the 1830 Federal Census of Switzerland Co., Indiana.4
Estate-Will	Mary was named an heir in the will of Thomas Leatherberry, her husband, dated 12 May 1831 at Switzerland Co., Indiana, received all his personal and real property for the duration of her life.5
Census1850*	Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 14 October 1850, as 59 yo Mary Leatherbury. Her children Martha, Jacob Forwood and Parthena were listed as living with her, as well as 6 yo Cyrus Gilbert Leatherbury, relation unknown.2
Death*	Mary died after 14 October 1850.2

Children with Thomas Leatherberry:

Elizabeth Leatherberry5 b. bt 1812 - 1820, d. a 12 May 1831 Caroline Leatherberry5 b. bt 1812 - 1820, d. a 12 May 1831 Mary Jane Leatherberry5 b. bt 1812 - 1820, d. a 12 May 1831 Eley John Thomas Leatherberry2 b. bt 1820 - 1825, d. a 12 May 1831 Martha Leatherberry2 b. c 1825, d. a 14 Oct 1850 Jacob Forwood Leatherberry+2 b. c 1826, d. a 14 Oct 1850 Parthena Leatherberry2 b. b 12 May 1831, d. a 14 Oct 1850

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Martha Leatherberry¹

Father	Thomas Leatherberry1 b. c 1779, d. 1846
Mother	Mary Forwood1 b. c 1791, d. a 14 Oct 1850

Last Edited

9 Sep 2022

Birth*	Martha, daughter of Thomas Leatherberry and Mary Forwood, was born circa 1825 in Iowa?. The 1850 census reads 'Ia' for state but that seems unlikely.2
Census1830	Martha is probably the female under age 5 listed in the household of her father, Thomas Leatherberry, in the 1830 Federal Census of Switzerland Co., Indiana.3
Estate-Will	Martha was named an heir in the will of Thomas Leatherberry, her father, dated 12 May 1831 at Switzerland Co., Indiana, received on her mother's death 25 acres of land.4
Census1850	Martha appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of her mother, Mary Forwood, as 25 yo Martha Leatherbury.1
Death*	Martha died after 14 October 1850.1

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Elizabeth Leatherberry¹

Father	Thomas Leatherberry1 b. c 1779, d. 1846
Mother	Mary Forwood1 b. c 1791, d. a 14 Oct 1850

Last Edited

9 Sep 2022

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Leatherberry and Mary Forwood, was born between 1812 and 1820.2,3
Census1830	Elizabeth is probably one of the two females age 10 to 14 listed in the household of her father, Thomas Leatherberry, in the 1830 Federal Census of Switzerland Co., Indiana.2
Estate-Will	Elizabeth was named an heir in the will of Thomas Leatherberry, her father, dated 12 May 1831 at Switzerland Co., Indiana, received on her mother's death a one-seventh share with her siblings (less Martha) of her father's estate.1
Death*	Elizabeth died after 12 May 1831.1

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Caroline Leatherberry¹

Father	Thomas Leatherberry1 b. c 1779, d. 1846
Mother	Mary Forwood1 b. c 1791, d. a 14 Oct 1850

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9 Sep 2022

Birth*	Caroline, daughter of Thomas Leatherberry and Mary Forwood, was born between 1812 and 1820.2,3
Census1830	Caroline is probably one of the two females age 10 to 14 listed in the household of her father, Thomas Leatherberry, in the 1830 Federal Census of Switzerland Co., Indiana.2
Estate-Will	Caroline was named an heir in the will of Thomas Leatherberry, her father, dated 12 May 1831 at Switzerland Co., Indiana, received on her mother's death a one-seventh share with her siblings (less Martha) of her father's estate.1
Death*	Caroline died after 12 May 1831.1

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Eley John Thomas Leatherberry¹

Father	Thomas Leatherberry1 b. c 1779, d. 1846
Mother	Mary Forwood2 b. c 1791, d. a 14 Oct 1850

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9 Sep 2022

Birth*	Eley, son of Thomas Leatherberry and Mary Forwood, was born between 1820 and 1825.3
Census1830	Eley is probably one of the two males age 5 to 9 listed in the household of his father, Thomas Leatherberry, in the 1830 Federal Census of Switzerland Co., Indiana.3
Estate-Will	Eley was named an heir in the will of Thomas Leatherberry, his father, dated 12 May 1831 at Switzerland Co., Indiana, received on his mother's death a one-seventh share with his siblings (less Martha) of his father's estate.1
Death*	Eley died after 12 May 1831.1

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Jacob Forwood Leatherberry¹

Father	Thomas Leatherberry1 b. c 1779, d. 1846
Mother	Mary Forwood1 b. c 1791, d. a 14 Oct 1850

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7 Apr 2023

Birth*	Jacob, son of Thomas Leatherberry and Mary Forwood, was born circa 1826 in Indiana.2
Census1830	Jacob is probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Thomas Leatherberry, in the 1830 Federal Census of Switzerland Co., Indiana.3
Estate-Will	Jacob was named an heir in the will of Thomas Leatherberry, his father, dated 12 May 1831 at Switzerland Co., Indiana, received on his mother's death a one-seventh share with his siblings (less Martha) of his father's estate.4
Census1850	Jacob appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his mother, Mary Forwood, as 24 yo Jacob F. Leatherbury.1
Death*	Jacob died after 14 October 1850.1
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Dickerson before 1852, date based on eldest child listed in the 1860 census. Additional issue per IN Marriages 1811-2007 were Lucy B. who married Martin Shaddy, and C. P. who married Ella M. Riley.2
Census1860*	Jacob and Elizabeth appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sugar Branch, Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, enumerated 17 August 1860, as 36 yo farmer Jacob F & 23 yo Elizabeth Leatherberry. Their children Mary T., Jane, Louisa, Charles H. and Silas N. were listed as living with them.2

Children with Elizabeth Dickerson:

Mary T. Leatherberry2 b. c 1852 Jane Leatherberry2 b. c 1853 Louisa Leatherberry2 b. c 1855 Charles H. Leatherberry2 b. c 1856 Silas N. Leatherberry2 b. c Feb 1860

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Mary Jane Leatherberry¹

Father	Thomas Leatherberry1 b. c 1779, d. 1846
Mother	Mary Forwood1 b. c 1791, d. a 14 Oct 1850

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9 Sep 2022

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Thomas Leatherberry and Mary Forwood, was born between 1812 and 1820.2,3
Census1830	Mary is probably the female age 15 to 19 listed in the household of her father, Thomas Leatherberry, in the 1830 Federal Census of Switzerland Co., Indiana.2
Estate-Will	Mary was named an heir in the will of Thomas Leatherberry, her father, dated 12 May 1831 at Switzerland Co., Indiana, received on her mother's death a one-seventh share with her siblings (less Martha) of her father's estate.1
Death*	Mary died after 12 May 1831.1

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Parthena Leatherberry¹

Father	Thomas Leatherberry1 b. c 1779, d. 1846
Mother	Mary Forwood1 b. c 1791, d. a 14 Oct 1850

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9 Sep 2022

Birth*	Parthena, daughter of Thomas Leatherberry and Mary Forwood, was born before 12 May 1831 in Iowa?. The 1850 census reads 'Ia' for state but that seems unlikely.2,3
Estate-Will	Parthena was named an heir in the will of Thomas Leatherberry, her father, dated 12 May 1831 at Switzerland Co., Indiana, received on her mother's death a one-seventh share with her siblings (less Martha) of her father's estate.2
Census1850	Parthena appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of her mother, Mary Forwood, as 18 yo Parthenia Leatherbury.1
Death*	Parthena died after 14 October 1850.1

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Hannah J. Jackman^1,2

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8 Oct 2022

Marriage*

She married Adam Smith Sr. before 1776. Smith claims without citation the following other children, namely Nancy, Phoebe, Hannah, Elizabeth, Susannah, John C, Isaac and William Sr.1

Children with Adam Smith Sr.:

Adam Smith Jr.3 b. c 1768, d. 18 Apr 1838 Catherine "Caty" Smith+1,2 b. 1776, d. b 1823 Mary Smith4 b. c 1777, d. b 1813

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Adam Smith Jr.¹

Father	Adam Smith Sr.1 b. c 1750, d. 1807
Mother	Hannah J. Jackman1

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13 Dec 2024

Birth*	Adam, son of Adam Smith Sr. and Hannah J. Jackman, was born circa 1768 in Germany. A D Smith cites "Mimi Stang pedigree chart, Adam Smith's will and deed documents, Isaac Smith's obituary, Spurgeon-Smith 1923 document 'History of Licking County', compiled and published in 1881, and Family File No. 3".      Find A Grave says he was born in Frederick Co., VA without citation.2,3
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Mary Branaman on 27 September 1788 at Shenandoah Co., Virginia. Issue per Smith: Elizabeth, John A., Abraham, Barbara, Mary, and Isaac Smith. All six have Find A Grave memorials.1,3
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Eve M. Tussing on 23 January 1802 at Shenandoah Co., Virginia.1
Move*	Adam and Eve moved their residence from Virginia to Ohio in 1811.1
Estate-Will*	Adam Smith Jr. left a will dated 1835. No further info available at A D Smith. No hits at Ohio, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998.2
Death*	Adam died on 18 April 1838 in Licking Co., Ohio.1,3
Burial*	He was buried at Poplar Fork Cemetery in Gratiot, Licking Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides image from the A D Smith book but no headstone photo.3

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Mary Branaman¹

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14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Mary was born in 1769 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, alleged d/o Abraham Brenenam & Barbara Newcomer.2
Marriage*	She married Adam Smith Jr., son of Adam Smith Sr. and Hannah J. Jackman, on 27 September 1788 in Shenandoah Co., Virginia. Issue per Smith: Elizabeth, John A., Abraham, Barbara, Mary, and Isaac Smith. All six have Find A Grave memorials.1,3
Death*	Mary died in 1802 in Shenandoah Co., Virginia. A D Smith says 1801.2,1
Burial*	She was buried at Smith Family Cemetery in Fort Valley, Shenandoah Co., Virginia. Find A Grave provides image from the A D Smith book but no headstone photo.2

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Eve M. Tussing¹

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14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Eve was born on 9 April 1771 in Pennsylvania Colony, New England, d/o Phillip Henrich Tussing.2
Marriage*	She married Adam Smith Jr., son of Adam Smith Sr. and Hannah J. Jackman, on 23 January 1802 in Shenandoah Co., Virginia.1
Move*	Eve and Adam moved their residence from Virginia to Ohio in 1811.1
Death*	Eve died on 9 May 1867 at age 96.2
Burial*	She was buried at Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier, Noble Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides portrait & headstone photos.2

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Mary Smith¹

Father	Adam Smith Sr.1 b. c 1750, d. 1807
Mother	Hannah J. Jackman1

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8 Oct 2022

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Adam Smith Sr. and Hannah J. Jackman, was born circa 1777 in Shenandoah Co., Virginia.1
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to Abraham Roof on 14 March 1797 at Shenandoah Co., Virginia. Issue per Smith: Noah and Mary Roof.1
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Peter Eversole on 19 February 1805 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.1
Death*	Mary died before 1813, per her daughter Hannah's will.1

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Imogene Aspril¹

Father	David T. Aspril2 b. 1817, d. 2 Apr 1858
Mother	Mary Ann Jefferson2 b. 28 Dec 1826, d. 5 Oct 1876

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26 Apr 2023

Birth*	Imogene, daughter of David T. Aspril and Mary Ann Jefferson, was born circa 1858.1
Census1870	Imogene appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Div. 9, Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 16 yo Imogene Aspril in the household of her maternal grandmother Margaret "Peggy" Walraven; as 67 yo Margeret Jefferson.3
Marriage*	She married William Henry Beacham on 19 January 1888 in Delaware.1

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William Henry Beacham¹

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13 Mar 2024

Birth*	William was born circa 1848, s/o William & Catherine A Beacham. William's occupaton was purser on the Trumpeter.1
Marriage*	He married Imogene Aspril, daughter of David T. Aspril and Mary Ann Jefferson, on 19 January 1888 in Delaware.1

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