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Matthias "Matthew" Masters¹

Last Edited

6 Jul 2023

Birth*	Matthias was born on 22 August 1833 in Ohio, s/o Joel Masters.2,1
Marriage*	He married Mary Magdalena Heistand, daughter of Martin Heistand and Catherine Andereck, on 22 December 1859 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. Married 40 years with 4 born and 2 living in the 1900 census.3,4,5
Census1860*	Matthias and Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 24 July 1860, as 25 yo (no occupation noted) Mathias & 24 yo Magdalen Masters. A 14 yo David Masters was listed as living with them, clearly not Magdalena's child.6
Census1870	Matthias and Mary appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 29 July 1870, as 36 yo farmer Matthias & 35 yo Magdalena Masters. Their children Alvin Washington, Ella Z. and Michael were listed as living with them.7
Census1880	Matthias and Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 2 June 1880, as 46 yo farmer Mathias & 45 yo wife Magdalena Masters. Their children Alvin Washington, Ella Z. and John Miron were listed as living with them.8
Census1900	Matthias and Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Knox Twp., Jay Co., Indiana, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 66 yo farmer Mathias & yo wife Magdalina Masters. Their son John Miron was listed as living with them.4
Death*	Matthias died on 7 March 1902 in Redkey, Jay Co., Indiana, at age 68, of chronic catarrah of stomach.2,1
Burial*	He was buried at Stratton Cemetery in Jefferson Twp., Jay Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with wife Magdalena.1

Children with Mary Magdalena Heistand:

Alvin Washington Masters9,7 b. 1860, d. 1933 Ella Z. Masters7 b. Jan 1864, d. 11 Dec 1938 Michael Masters7 b. c 1869, d. b 2 Jun 1880 John Miron Masters10,8 b. 3 Nov 1877, d. 20 Mar 1965

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Alvin Washington Masters^1,2

Father	Matthias "Matthew" Masters3,2 b. 22 Aug 1833, d. 7 Mar 1902
Mother	Mary Magdalena Heistand2 b. 16 Apr 1835, d. 22 Jul 1909

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Alvin, son of Matthias "Matthew" Masters and Mary Magdalena Heistand, was born in 1860 in Ohio.4,2
Census1870	Alvin appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of his parents, Matthias "Matthew" Masters and Mary Magdalena Heistand, as 9 yo Washington A Masters.2
Census1880	Alvin appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of his parents, Matthias "Matthew" Masters and Mary Magdalena Heistand, as 19 yo son Alvin W Masters.1
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Amanda M. Hildreth on 2 February 1887 at Indiana.5,4
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Phebe E. Tailor on 2 October 1889 at Indiana.6,7
Marriage*	His third marriage was to Mary Jane "Jennie" Stratton on 22 June 1893 at Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Ottis Alonzo (1894-1921, m. Minnie May Hissong 1915 Michigan), Robert Wesley (1895-1956, m. Jeanette Katherine Rydorp 1921 Ohio), Lewis Abbit (1897-1954, m. Lottie Louise Stein 1922 Ohio), John Franklin (1900-1901, died age 1y 8m 21d), Virgie Lavina (1901-1983, m. Charles Alonzo Sharp 1926 Michigan), Theodore Milton (1904-1983, m. Helen Marcy Ball 1926 Ohio), Sarah Ardeline (1906-1969, m. Morgan Clarence Place 1930 Michigan) and Willard Stratton Masters (1908-1957, m. Lillian Gertrude Thompson).      Jennie's obit in Ludington Daily News notes she leaves behind her husband, 5 sons and 2 daughters. Those are correct numbers. The surviving children were Ottis, Robert, Lewis, Theodore, Willard, Virgie and Sarah Masters.8,9
Census1900*	Alvin and Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Greenville, Montcalm Co., Michigan, enumerated 15 June 1900, as 39 yo farm laborer Alvin & 32 yo wife Jennie Masters. Their sons 6 yo Ottis, 4 yo Robert, 2 yo Lewis and 0.6 yo John Masters were listed as living with them.10
Census1910*	Alvin appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Home Twp., Montcalm Co., Michigan, enumerated 11 May 1910, as 49 yo odd jobs laborer Alvin W & 42 yo wife Jane Masters. Their children 16 yo Ottis A, 14 yo Robert W, 12 yo Lewis A, 8 yo Virgia L, 6 yo Theodore N, 4 yo Sarah A and 2 yo Willard W Masters were listed as living with them.11
Census1920	Alvin appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, as 59 yo scale factory painter widower lodger Alvin Masters in the household of 47 yo John & 44 yo Emma Murray. Alvin's sons 21 yo scale factory machinist Louis and 15 yo scale factory stock chaser Theodore Masters were listed as living with him.12
Census1930	Alvin appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, enumerated 14 April 1930, 69 yo widower auto factor sweeper lodger Alvin Mastes, 38 yo Robert A & 31 yo Francis Clark.      Note there's another Washington Masters in Eden Twp, Wyandot, Ohio in the 1930 census, 48 yo farmer, wife Lula and children Agnes, Russell, Violet and Madeline.13
Death*	Alvin died in 1933.4
Burial*	He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.4
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 4 July 2023 re city directory problem. There's a disconcerting entry in the 1928 Minneapolis city directory for a Mary J Masters, widow of Alvin. Mary's middle initial is wrong; our Mary is distinctly dead in 1914; Alvin is a widower in both the 1920 and 1930 censuses.14

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Ella Z. Masters^1,2

Father	Matthias "Matthew" Masters2 b. 22 Aug 1833, d. 7 Mar 1902
Mother	Mary Magdalena Heistand2 b. 16 Apr 1835, d. 22 Jul 1909

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Ella, daughter of Matthias "Matthew" Masters and Mary Magdalena Heistand, was born in January 1864 in Ohio.3,2
Census1870	Ella appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of her parents, Matthias "Matthew" Masters and Mary Magdalena Heistand, as 6 yo Ella Masters.2
Census1880	Ella appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of her parents, Matthias "Matthew" Masters and Mary Magdalena Heistand, as 16 yo daughter Ella Z Masters.4
Marriage*	She married Newlove G. Maskey on 16 January 1895 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. License dated 15 Jan. The 1910 census confirms married 15 years with 1 born and 1 living.      My preliminary research suggests their only child was Ross Wert Maskey (1898-1976, m. Clara Maskey, occ. switchman in 1930).1,5,6
Census1900*	Ella and Newlove appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 21 June 1900, as 34 yo carpenter Newlove G & 36 yo wife Ella Z Maskey. Their 2 yo son Ross W (indexed N) Maskey was listed as living with them.3
Census1910	Ella and Newlove appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Nevada Village, Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 18 April 1910, as 44 yo carpenter Newlove G & 44 yo wife Ella Z Maskey. Their 11 yo son Ross W Maskey was listed as living with them.6
BioNote*	Biography Note of between 1910 and 1915: It's possible Newlove & Ella were divorced after the 1910 census and before 10 Jun 1915. This idea based on a marriage record in Ancestry's Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 database for a marriage on 10 Jun 1915 in Coshocton, Ohio, for Newlove G Maskey & Hettie A K H B B Doncaster, of England. Newlove's parents were Eli Maskey & Nancy Wert. Note the Wert surname which matches Newlove & Ella's son Ross's middle name. Additional evidence suggesting this is our Newlove is fact his occupation in the marriage record is carpenter, matching both the 1900 and 1910 censuses, and that he shows one prior marriage.7
Residence*	Ella resided at 434 W. Grand Ave. in Lima, Allen Co., Ohio, between 1927 and 1930.8,9
Death*	Ella died on 11 December 1938 at Lima Hospital in Lima, Allen Co., Ohio, at age 74. Find A Grave claims 14 Dec 1938 but the headstone reads simply 1938.10,11,12
Burial*	She was buried on 14 December 1938 at Nevada Cemetery in Nevada, Wyandot Co., Ohio.13
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 6 July 2023 re Find A Grave. There's a bizarre Find A Grave memorial for Ella Z West Maskey, no. 64622534. It shows Ella married to Newlove Grant Maskey (1866-1924) in 1895. Ohio County Marriages confirms an 1895 marriage for Newlove G Maskey to Ella Z Masters, not Ella Z West. Find A Grave also claims the Ella of this memorial to be the daughter of Abel West and Rachel Severance rather than Masters & Heistand. The primary evidence (censuses and Ohio Marriage Records) supports the genealogy I've shown.12,1

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Michael Masters¹

Father	Matthias "Matthew" Masters1 b. 22 Aug 1833, d. 7 Mar 1902
Mother	Mary Magdalena Heistand1 b. 16 Apr 1835, d. 22 Jul 1909

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Michael, son of Matthias "Matthew" Masters and Mary Magdalena Heistand, was born circa 1869 in Ohio.1
Census1870	Michael appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of his parents, Matthias "Matthew" Masters and Mary Magdalena Heistand, as 1 yo Michael Masters.1
Death*	Michael died before 2 June 1880, date based on fact he's not with his parents in the 1880 census of this date.2

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John Miron Masters^1,2

Father	Matthias "Matthew" Masters3,2 b. 22 Aug 1833, d. 7 Mar 1902
Mother	Mary Magdalena Heistand3,2 b. 16 Apr 1835, d. 22 Jul 1909

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	John, son of Matthias "Matthew" Masters and Mary Magdalena Heistand, was born on 3 November 1877 in Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio.1,4,2
Census1880	John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of his parents, Matthias "Matthew" Masters and Mary Magdalena Heistand, as 2 yo son John M Masters.2
Census1900	John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Knox Twp., Jay Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Matthias "Matthew" Masters and Mary Magdalena Heistand, as 22 yo farm laborer son John M Masters.5
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 6 July 2023 re his name. Unfortunately the name John Masters was as common as dirt. John apparently remained single and as far as I can tell never lived with any of his family after 1900. The following are possible census enumerations for John: 1910, Knox Twp, Jay, OH, 33 yo boarder, odd jobs laborer. 1920, Detroit, lodger, 42 yo foundry worker. 1930, Eden Twp, Wyandot, OH, 52 yo HOH, private estate gardener. 1940 and 1950 are too iffy to list.
Death*	John died on 20 March 1965 at his home in Crawford Co., Ohio, at age 87.6
Burial*	He was buried on 23 March 1965 at Oakwood Cemetery in Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides no headstone photo.6,7

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Amanda M. Hildreth¹

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Amanda was born on 18 April 1863 in Portland, Jay Co., Indiana, d/o William Hildreth & Martha Hosier.2
Marriage*	She married Alvin Washington Masters, son of Matthias "Matthew" Masters and Mary Magdalena Heistand, on 2 February 1887 in Indiana.3,1
Death*	Amanda died on 22 February 1888 in Jay Co., Indiana, at age 24.2
Burial*	She was buried at Stratton Cemetery in Jefferson Twp., Jay Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.2

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Phebe E. Tailor¹

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Phebe was born on 22 September 1862, d/o Richard Tailor & Winget.2,1
Marriage*	She married Alvin Washington Masters, son of Matthias "Matthew" Masters and Mary Magdalena Heistand, on 2 October 1889 in Indiana.3,1
Death*	Phebe died on 3 September 1892 at age 29.2
Burial*	She was buried at Winters Cemetery in Knox Twp., Jay Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides headstone & portrati photos.2

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Mary Jane "Jennie" Stratton^1,2,3

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Mary was born on 2 December 1867 in Indiana, d/o Louis Stratton & Julia Starr.4
Marriage*	She married Alvin Washington Masters, son of Matthias "Matthew" Masters and Mary Magdalena Heistand, on 22 June 1893 in Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Ottis Alonzo (1894-1921, m. Minnie May Hissong 1915 Michigan), Robert Wesley (1895-1956, m. Jeanette Katherine Rydorp 1921 Ohio), Lewis Abbit (1897-1954, m. Lottie Louise Stein 1922 Ohio), John Franklin (1900-1901, died age 1y 8m 21d), Virgie Lavina (1901-1983, m. Charles Alonzo Sharp 1926 Michigan), Theodore Milton (1904-1983, m. Helen Marcy Ball 1926 Ohio), Sarah Ardeline (1906-1969, m. Morgan Clarence Place 1930 Michigan) and Willard Stratton Masters (1908-1957, m. Lillian Gertrude Thompson).      Jennie's obit in Ludington Daily News notes she leaves behind her husband, 5 sons and 2 daughters. Those are correct numbers. The surviving children were Ottis, Robert, Lewis, Theodore, Willard, Virgie and Sarah Masters.1,5
Census1900*	Mary and Alvin appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Greenville, Montcalm Co., Michigan, enumerated 15 June 1900, as 39 yo farm laborer Alvin & 32 yo wife Jennie Masters. Their sons 6 yo Ottis, 4 yo Robert, 2 yo Lewis and 0.6 yo John Masters were listed as living with them.2
Death*	Mary died on 11 May 1914 in Custer Twp., Mason Co., Michigan, at age 46, of uterine cancer.4,5
Burial*	She was buried on 12 May 1914 at Custer Cemetery, Michigan. Find A Grave provides no headstone photo but does include an image of her obit in Ludington Daily News of 19 May 1914. As of 05 Jul 2023 Newspapers.com only has that newspaper starting in 1930.4,5

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Newlove G. Maskey¹

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Newlove was born between 1865 and 1866 in Ohio. Find A Grave claims 10 Jun 1866 in Osceola, OH, but the headstone reads simply 1866. The 1900 census says June 1865. County Marriages simply confirms he was at least 21 yo in 1895.1,2,3
Marriage*	He married Ella Z. Masters, daughter of Matthias "Matthew" Masters and Mary Magdalena Heistand, on 16 January 1895 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. License dated 15 Jan. The 1910 census confirms married 15 years with 1 born and 1 living.      My preliminary research suggests their only child was Ross Wert Maskey (1898-1976, m. Clara Maskey, occ. switchman in 1930).1,4,5
Census1900*	Newlove and Ella appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 21 June 1900, as 34 yo carpenter Newlove G & 36 yo wife Ella Z Maskey. Their 2 yo son Ross W (indexed N) Maskey was listed as living with them.2
Census1910	Newlove and Ella appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Nevada Village, Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 18 April 1910, as 44 yo carpenter Newlove G & 44 yo wife Ella Z Maskey. Their 11 yo son Ross W Maskey was listed as living with them.5
BioNote*	Biography Note of between 1910 and 1915: It's possible Newlove & Ella were divorced after the 1910 census and before 10 Jun 1915. This idea based on a marriage record in Ancestry's Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 database for a marriage on 10 Jun 1915 in Coshocton, Ohio, for Newlove G Maskey & Hettie A K H B B Doncaster, of England. Newlove's parents were Eli Maskey & Nancy Wert. Note the Wert surname which matches Newlove & Ella's son Ross's middle name. Additional evidence suggesting this is our Newlove is fact his occupation in the marriage record is carpenter, matching both the 1900 and 1910 censuses, and that he shows one prior marriage.6
Residence*	Newlove resided at 375 N. State St. in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio, on 30 May 1925. This obit mentions a surviving wife but does not name her.7
Death*	Newlove died on 31 May 1925, of a ruptured appendix. As of 06 July 2023 Find A Grave claims 31 May 1924 in Marion, OH. The headstone reads simply 1925.7,3
Burial*	He was buried on 2 June 1925 at Nevada Cemetery in Nevada, Wyandot Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.7,3

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Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton^1,2,3

Last Edited

7 Jul 2023

Birth*	Andrew was born in 1832 in New York, s/o Simeon Buxton & Rhoda Ann Haskins.3,4,2
Marriage*	He married Delilah Heistand, daughter of Martin Heistand and Catherine Andereck, on 10 March 1864 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. License dated 09 March. In the 1910 census, after Andrew's death, Delilah shows 7 born with 2 living.5,1,6
Census1870*	Andrew and Delilah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 21 July 1870, as 36 yo farmer Andrew M & 30 yo Delilah Buxton. Their children Alverta D. "Alverty", James F. and John H. were listed as living with them.4
Census1880	Andrew and Delilah appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Crane Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 14 June 1880, as 47 yo farmer Andy & 42 yo wife Delilah Buxton. Their children Alverta D. "Alverty", James F., John H. and Dennis S. were listed as living with them.2
Census1900*	Andrew and Alverta appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 67 yo farmer Andrew & 62 yo wife Delila Buxton. Their son Dennis S. was listed as living with them.7
Death*	Andrew died on 17 March 1908 at his home in Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, of pneumonia.1,3
Burial*	He was buried on 19 March 1908 at Union Church Cemetery in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with wife Delilah.1,3

Children with Delilah Heistand:

Alverta D. "Alverty" Buxton8,1 b. 18 Mar 1866, d. 27 Sep 1930 James F. Buxton9,10 b. 14 Jan 1868, d. 20 Feb 1897 John H. Buxton11,12 b. 12 Oct 1869, d. 1884 Dennis S. Buxton13,14,1 b. 6 Jan 1876, d. 21 Apr 1939

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Dennis S. Buxton^1,2

Father	Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton3,4,1 b. 1832, d. 17 Mar 1908
Mother	Delilah Heistand3,4,1 b. 30 Sep 1837, d. 19 May 1919

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Dennis, son of Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton and Delilah Heistand, was born on 6 January 1876 in Wyandot Co., Ohio.3,5,2
Census1880	Dennis appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Crane Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of his parents, Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton and Delilah Heistand, as 5 yo son Dennis Buxton.6
Census1900	Dennis appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of his parents, Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton and Alverta D. "Alverty" Buxton, as 24 yo farm laborer son Dennis Buxton.7
Marriage*	He married Mary Rettie Feltis on 3 November 1901 in Crawford Co., Ohio. The Obits dB claims 13 Nov but has other serious errors so is to be taken lightly.      My preliminary research suggests their children were James Edward Wayne (1904-1986, m. Ruth M Markley 1927, res. Kenton, OH 1939 & 1978), Charles Correll (1908-1970, m. Cleora M Omwake 1930, res. Ashland, OH 1939) and Roscoe Ashby Buxton (1910-1998, m. Ruth Jordan 1931 in KY, res. Benton, OH 1939, res. Prospect 1978).8,9
Census1910*	Dennis and Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Texas Twp., Crawford Co., Ohio, enumerated 28 April 1910, as 34 yo farmer Denis & 28 yo wife Rettie Buxton. Their children 5 yo Wayne and 1.5 yo son Correl C Buxton were listed as living with them.10
Census1920	Dennis and Mary appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Texas Twp., Crawford Co., Ohio, enumerated circa 9 January 1920, as 44 yo steam railroad fireman Dennis & 38 yo wife Mary Buxton. Their children 15 yo Wayne, 11 yo son Charles C and 9 yo Roscoe A Buxton were listed as living with them.11
Census1930	Dennis and Mary appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Texas Twp., Crawford Co., Ohio, enumerated 14 April 1930, as 54 yo electric crane operator Dennis & 48 yo wife Rettie Buxton. Their sons 21 yo Correl and 19 yo Roscoe Buxton were listed as living with them.12
Death*	Dennis died on 21 April 1939 in Benton, Crawford Co., Ohio, at age 63, of Bright's Disease. The Obituaries 1860-2004 obit has multiple errors. Unfortunately FamilySearch does not say which newspaper the obit appeared in and I'm unable to currently find it at Newspapers.com. The obit claims he was 81 yo when he died, suggesting a birthyear of 1858. That year doesn't work at all with the census record, his Find A Grave memorial and other sources. His obit in The Galion Inquirer correctly notes he was 63 yo at death.13,5,2,9
Burial*	He was buried at Benton (aka Texas Twp.) Cemetery in Benton, Crawford Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with wife Rettie.2

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Alverta D. "Alverty" Buxton¹

Father	Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton2,3 b. 1832, d. 17 Mar 1908
Mother	Delilah Heistand2,3 b. 30 Sep 1837, d. 19 May 1919

Last Edited

7 Jul 2023

Birth*	Alverta, daughter of Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton and Delilah Heistand, was born on 18 March 1866 in Nevada, Wyandot Co., Ohio.1
Census1870	Alverta appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of her parents, Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton and Delilah Heistand, as 4 yo Elverta Buxton.4
Census1880	Alverta appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Crane Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of her parents, Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton and Delilah Heistand, as 14 yo daughter Elverta Buxton.5
Marriage*	She married Thomas Tracy DeJean on 4 February 1900 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their children were Martha May (1902-1975, m. Garl M Sisson 1923, res. Cadillac, MI 1957), Bessie Bernice (1905-1979, m. Gerald Case 1923, res. Coldwater, MI 1957), Homer Nelson (1907-1952, m. Leslie Elizabeth Hillard 1928) and Charles Ross DeJean (1911-1913).6,3,7
Census1900*	Alverta and Andrew appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 67 yo farmer Andrew & 62 yo wife Delila Buxton. Their son Dennis S. was listed as living with them.8
Census1900*	Alverta and Thomas appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 16 June 1900, as 22 yo farmer Tomas F & 34 yo wife Elverty DeJean.9
Residence*	Alverta and Thomas resided in Deunquat, Wyandot Co., Ohio, on 17 March 1908.3
Census1910	Alverta and Thomas appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 4 May 1910, as 31 yo odd job laborer Thomas T & 44 yo wife Alverta DeJean. Their children 9 yo Martha M, 5 yo Bessie B and 3 yo Homer N DeJean were listed as living with them. Alverty's 1st cousin Lavina LaFollette and her family live next door.10
Census1920	Alverta and Thomas appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Haring Twp., Wexford Co., Michigan, enumerated 31 January 1920, as 41 yo farmer Thomas T & 53 yo wife Alverty DeJean. Their children 18 yo Martha May, 14 yo Bessie Bernice and 12 yo Homer Madison DeJean were listed as living with them.11
Marr-Divorce*	Alverta was divorced from Thomas Tracy DeJean on 7 December 1929. Alverty divorced Thomas for "extreme and repeated cruelty". In Alverta's death certificate she is recorded as divorced.12,13
Census1930*	Alverta appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cadillac, Wexford Co., Michigan, as 64 yo widowed mother-in-law Alverta DeJean in the household of her son & daughter-in-law 22 yo Homer & 22 yo Leslie DeJean.14
Death*	Alverta died on 27 September 1930 in Cadillac, Wexford Co., Michigan, at age 64. Find A Grave says 30 Sep but the headstone has only the year.13,1
Burial*	She was buried at Nevada Cemetery in Nevada, Wyandot Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.1

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Thomas Tracy DeJean^1,2

Last Edited

7 Jul 2023

Birth*	Thomas was born on 11 May 1878 in Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, s/o Joseph Augustus DeJean & Delilah Riddick.3,4,1
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Alverta D. "Alverty" Buxton, daughter of Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton and Delilah Heistand, on 4 February 1900 at Wyandot Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their children were Martha May (1902-1975, m. Garl M Sisson 1923, res. Cadillac, MI 1957), Bessie Bernice (1905-1979, m. Gerald Case 1923, res. Coldwater, MI 1957), Homer Nelson (1907-1952, m. Leslie Elizabeth Hillard 1928) and Charles Ross DeJean (1911-1913).5,2,1
Census1900*	Thomas and Alverta appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 16 June 1900, as 22 yo farmer Tomas F & 34 yo wife Elverty DeJean.6
Residence*	Thomas and Alverta resided in Deunquat, Wyandot Co., Ohio, on 17 March 1908.2
Census1910	Thomas and Alverta appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 4 May 1910, as 31 yo odd job laborer Thomas T & 44 yo wife Alverta DeJean. Their children 9 yo Martha M, 5 yo Bessie B and 3 yo Homer N DeJean were listed as living with them. Alverty's 1st cousin Lavina LaFollette and her family live next door.7
Census1920	Thomas and Alverta appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Haring Twp., Wexford Co., Michigan, enumerated 31 January 1920, as 41 yo farmer Thomas T & 53 yo wife Alverty DeJean. Their children 18 yo Martha May, 14 yo Bessie Bernice and 12 yo Homer Madison DeJean were listed as living with them.8
Marr-Divorce*	Thomas was divorced from Alverta D. "Alverty" Buxton on 7 December 1929. Alverty divorced Thomas for "extreme and repeated cruelty". In Alverta's death certificate she is recorded as divorced.9,10
Census1930*	Thomas appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Coldwater, Branch Co., Michigan, as 51 yo divorced furnace factory carpenter Thomas DeJean in the household of 50 yo railroad foreman Fred C & 42 yo wife Mabel Sachaeter.11
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Ida L. Robinson on 17 June 1930 at Coldwater, Branch Co., Michigan.12
Census1940*	Thomas and Ida appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Coldwater, Branch Co., Michigan, enumerated 22 April 1940, 61 yo building carpenter Thomas & 53 yo wife Ida L DeJean.13
Death*	Thomas died on 13 June 1957 at his home 29 E. Clarke St. in Coldwater, Branch Co., Michigan, at age 79, "after a long illness".3,1
Burial*	He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater, Branch Co., Michigan. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with Thomas's m2 Ida Robinson DeJean.1

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James F. Buxton¹

Father	Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton2,1 b. 1832, d. 17 Mar 1908
Mother	Delilah Heistand2,1 b. 30 Sep 1837, d. 19 May 1919

Last Edited

7 Jul 2023

Birth*	James, son of Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton and Delilah Heistand, was born on 14 January 1868 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. James is indexed as a female but the male column is clearly checked.3
Census1870	James appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of his parents, Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton and Delilah Heistand, as 2 yo James Buxton.4
Census1880	James appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Crane Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of his parents, Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton and Delilah Heistand, as 12 yo son James Buxton.5
Death*	James died on 20 February 1897 in Ohio at age 29.1
Burial*	He was buried at Union Church Cemetery in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.1

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John H. Buxton¹

Father	Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton2,1 b. 1832, d. 17 Mar 1908
Mother	Delilah Heistand2,1 b. 30 Sep 1837, d. 19 May 1919

Last Edited

7 Jul 2023

Birth*	John, son of Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton and Delilah Heistand, was born on 12 October 1869 in Crane Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio.3,1
Census1870	John appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of his parents, Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton and Delilah Heistand, as 0.7 yo John H Buxton.4
Census1880	John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Crane Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of his parents, Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton and Delilah Heistand, as 10 yo son John Buxton.5
Death*	John died in 1884.1
Burial*	He was buried at Union Church Cemetery in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.1

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Mary Rettie Feltis^1,2

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Mary was born on 22 September 1881 in Benton, Crawford Co., Ohio, d/o James Feltis & Elizabeth Sobby.1,3,2
Marriage*	She married Dennis S. Buxton, son of Andrew M. "Andy" Buxton and Delilah Heistand, on 3 November 1901 in Crawford Co., Ohio. The Obits dB claims 13 Nov but has other serious errors so is to be taken lightly.      My preliminary research suggests their children were James Edward Wayne (1904-1986, m. Ruth M Markley 1927, res. Kenton, OH 1939 & 1978), Charles Correll (1908-1970, m. Cleora M Omwake 1930, res. Ashland, OH 1939) and Roscoe Ashby Buxton (1910-1998, m. Ruth Jordan 1931 in KY, res. Benton, OH 1939, res. Prospect 1978).1,4
Census1910*	Mary and Dennis appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Texas Twp., Crawford Co., Ohio, enumerated 28 April 1910, as 34 yo farmer Denis & 28 yo wife Rettie Buxton. Their children 5 yo Wayne and 1.5 yo son Correl C Buxton were listed as living with them.5
Census1920	Mary and Dennis appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Texas Twp., Crawford Co., Ohio, enumerated circa 9 January 1920, as 44 yo steam railroad fireman Dennis & 38 yo wife Mary Buxton. Their children 15 yo Wayne, 11 yo son Charles C and 9 yo Roscoe A Buxton were listed as living with them.6
Census1930	Mary and Dennis appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Texas Twp., Crawford Co., Ohio, enumerated 14 April 1930, as 54 yo electric crane operator Dennis & 48 yo wife Rettie Buxton. Their sons 21 yo Correl and 19 yo Roscoe Buxton were listed as living with them.7
Death	Mary Rettie Feltis was the informant on her husband Dennis S. Buxton's death certificate on 21 April 1939; of Bright's Disease.8,9,10,4
Death*	Mary died on 15 May 1978 at Marion General Hospital in Marion Co., Ohio, at age 96.3,2
Burial*	She was buried on 17 May 1978 at Benton (aka Texas Twp.) Cemetery in Benton, Crawford Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.3,2

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Ida L. Robinson¹

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7 Jul 2023

Birth*	Ida was born between 1886 and 1887 in Michigan, d/o Samuel W Robinson & Jennie Jones.1,2
Marriage*	She married Thomas Tracy DeJean on 17 June 1930 in Coldwater, Branch Co., Michigan.1
Census1940*	Ida and Thomas appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Coldwater, Branch Co., Michigan, enumerated 22 April 1940, 61 yo building carpenter Thomas & 53 yo wife Ida L DeJean.2

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Surinda Victoria Heistand^1,2,3

Father	Jacob Heistand3 b. 2 Apr 1843, d. 4 Aug 1914
Mother	Susannah Ellen Brown3 b. Apr 1842, d. 25 Jan 1915

Last Edited

11 Jul 2023

Birth*	Surinda, daughter of Jacob Heistand and Susannah Ellen Brown, was born circa 1865 in Ohio. There may be no "correct" spelling of her given name. Various records show Sarinda, Sarenda, Surrinda and Serendia.      Her FamilySearch Trees entry (ID KCHB-Y3C) claims without source citation that she was born in Middlepoint, Van Wert, Ohio.      Her age of 14 yo in the 1870 census makes no sense.2,3
Census1870	Surinda appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of her parents, Jacob Heistand and Susannah Ellen Brown, as 14 yo Sarenda V Heistand.3
Census1880	Surinda appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio in the household of her parents, Jacob Heistand and Susannah Ellen Brown, as 15 yo daughter Victoria Heistand.2
Marriage*	She married Hiram Hart on 20 December 1888 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their children were Arba Dale "Arbie" (1892-1897, Find A Grave memorial 193672106) and Robert William Hart (c1891-1971, m. Edna Olive Pike 1912).4
Death*	Surinda died from 20 December 1888 to 19 June 1900. Date range bracketed by her marriage and Hiram's 1900 census in which he is widower. Her FamilySearch Trees entry (KCHB-Y3C) claims 1892 without citation.5

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William G. Reynolds^1,2

Adoptive father	Jacob Heistand2 b. 2 Apr 1843, d. 4 Aug 1914
Adoptive mother	Susannah Ellen Brown2 b. Apr 1842, d. 25 Jan 1915

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11 Jul 2023

Birth*	William, son of Jacob Heistand and Susannah Ellen Brown, was born in September 1884 in Ohio. In consecutive censuses (1900-1920) William is listed as bound boy, adopted and foster son.2
Census1900	William G. Reynolds appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Van Wert Co., Ohio in the household of his adopting parents, Jacob Heistand and Susannah Ellen Brown, as 15 yo bound boy Wm Reynolds.2
Census1910	William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Polk Twp., Marshall Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Jacob Heistand and Susannah Ellen Brown, as 25 yo foster son William G Reynolds.1

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Hiram Hart¹

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9 Jul 2023

Birth*	Hiram was born on 11 February 1864 in Ohio, s/o Silas Hart & Delia Fenstermaker. His marriage record suggest birth ca 1867. I'm going with his death certificate.2,1
Marriage*	He married Surinda Victoria Heistand, daughter of Jacob Heistand and Susannah Ellen Brown, on 20 December 1888 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their children were Arba Dale "Arbie" (1892-1897, Find A Grave memorial 193672106) and Robert William Hart (c1891-1971, m. Edna Olive Pike 1912).1
Census1900*	Hiram appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Crawford Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 19 June 1900, as 36 yo widower farmer Hiram Hart. 9 yo son Robert Hart and 66 yo widowed mother Elila? Hart were listed as living with him.3
Census1910	Hiram appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Amanda Twp., Hancock Co., Ohio, as 47 yo widower son farmer Hiram Hart in the household of his 76 yo widowed mother Deliah Hart. Hiram's 19 yo foster son Robert was also living with them.4
Census1920	Hiram appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Amanda Twp., Hancock Co., Ohio, enumerated 6 January 1920, as 54 yo widower grain elevator night watchman Hiram Hart.5
Census1930	Hiram appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Polk Twp., Marshall Co., Indiana, as 66 yo widower father Hiram Hart in the household of his 38 yo farmer son Robert W & 35 yo wife Edna O Hart, and their five children.6
Death*	Hiram died on 17 December 1939 in Wayne Twp., Kosciusko Co., Indiana, at age 75, of fractured left hip followed by uremia. His son Robert was informant on his death certificate.2
Burial*	He was buried on 20 December 1939, Ohio. Burial city or county is unreadable and I get no hits at Find A Grave.2

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Rebecca Jane Wright^1,2

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13 Jul 2023

Birth*	Rebecca was born in 1846, alleged d/o John Wright & Rhoda Wickizer. The 1860 & '70 censuses could support mother's name Rhoda.3
Marriage*	She married Rev. John William Heistand, son of Jacob Heistand III and Susannah Andereck, on 2 October 1877 in Fairfield Co., Ohio. Possible m2 record at Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001 for John W Heistand & [no name], 26 Sep 1895, Indiana, FHL film 001750174, p. 18.4,2
Census1880*	Rebecca and John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio, enumerated 17 June 1880, as 62 yo farmer J W & 33 yo wife Rebecca Hiestand. Their son John Wright was listed as living with them.5
Death*	Rebecca died in 1892.3
Burial*	She was buried at Stahl Cemetery in Petroleum, Wells Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with husband John.3

Children with Rev. John William Heistand:

John Wright Hiestand6,7,8 b. 13 Aug 1879, d. 27 Nov 1950 Dr. Harley Judson Hiestand9,1,10 b. 16 Apr 1881, d. 23 Dec 1959 Anna Dale Heistand11 b. 1885, d. 18 Mar 1956

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Charles Brown¹

Last Edited

25 Jul 2023

Birth*	Charles was born between 1822 and 1823 in Ohio.2
Marriage*	He married Barbara Heistand, daughter of Jacob Heistand III and Susannah Andereck, on 8 July 1841 in Fairfield Co., Ohio. Barbara is widow Charles Brown on her death certificate of 21 Nov 1903.3,1
Census1850*	Charles and Barbara appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Willshire Twp., Van Wert Co., Ohio, enumerated 30 July 1850, as 27 yo laborer Charles & 26 yo Barbara Brown. Their children Susannah Ellen, Elizabeth Frances, Barbara Anna "Annie" and Jacob Marion were listed as living with them.2
Death*	Charles died before 21 November 1903, date based on wife Barbara being a widow when she died.1

Children with Barbara Heistand:

Susannah Ellen Brown+4 b. Apr 1842, d. 25 Jan 1915 Elizabeth Frances Brown5,4 b. 22 Jun 1844, d. 26 Mar 1935 Barbara Anna "Annie" Brown6,2 b. 18 Oct 1846, d. 31 May 1929 Jacob Marion Brown4 b. 15 Mar 1850, d. 25 Jun 1937

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Rosa P. West^1,2

Last Edited

13 Jul 2023

Birth*	Rosa was born on 17 November 1885 in Jay Co., Indiana.1
Marriage*	She married Dr. Harley Judson Hiestand, son of Rev. John William Heistand and Rebecca Jane Wright, on 8 January 1959 in Jay Co., Indiana. An interesting situation here. Harley's m1 Ethel died in January 1958. He m2 Rosa in January 1959 then died within the year.1,2
Death*	Rosa died after 24 December 1959, date based on being surviving widow of her husband Harley.2

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Elizabeth Frances Brown¹

Father	Charles Brown2,1 b. bt 1822 - 1823, d. b 21 Nov 1903
Mother	Barbara Heistand2,1 b. 4 Jun 1823, d. 21 Nov 1903

Last Edited

25 Jul 2023

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of Charles Brown and Barbara Heistand, was born on 22 June 1844 in Fairfield Co., Ohio.3,4
Census1850	Elizabeth appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Willshire Twp., Van Wert Co., Ohio in the household of her parents, Charles Brown and Barbara Heistand, as 6 yo Elizabeth Brown.5
Census1860	Elizabeth appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio, as 16 yo Elizabeth Brown in the household of her grandparents Jacob Heistand III and Susannah Andereck; as 68 yo farmer Jacob & 60 yo Susanna Heistand.6
Marriage*	She married Elijah Beery on 18 December 1866 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their children were Isaac Marvin Beery (1867-1873), George W (1869-1914, m. Rosa M Lindley Stone 1895 in MI) and Viola J "Nellie" Beery (1871-1948, m. Clayton Charles Shafer 1899).7,4
Census1870*	Elizabeth and Elijah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 28 July 1870, as 33 yo farmer Elijah & 26 yo Elizabeth Beery. Their children 2 yo Isaac M (indexed Lenae M) and 0.7 yo George H Beery were listed as living with them, as well as Elizabeth's brother 20 yo farm laborer Jacob M Brown.8
Census1880*	Elizabeth appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 3 June 1880, as 40 yo widowed farmer Elizabeth Beery. Her children 10 yo George H & 9 yo Viola J Beery were listed as living with her, as well as her 57 yo widowed mother Barbra Brown.9
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to James Powell on 21 August 1899 at Wyandot Co., Ohio.10,11
Census1900	Elizabeth appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, as 55 yo widowed mother Elizabeth F Powell in the household of her 30 yo fence builder son Geo W Beery. George's 76 yo widowed grandmother Barbara Brown was also living with them.11
Residence*	Elizabeth resided in Monticello, White Co., Indiana, on 25 November 1903.12
Census1910*	Elizabeth and James appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Tymochtee Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, as 65 yo mother Elizabeth & 71 yo step-father James Powell in the household of Elizabeth's 35 yo son George Beery.13
Census1920	Elizabeth appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, as 75 yo widowed mother-in-law Elizabeth F Beery in the household of her 45 yo farmer son-in-law Claton C & 46 yo daughter Nellie D Shafer.14
Census1930	Elizabeth appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, as 85 yo widowed mother-in-law Francis Beery in the household of her 56 yo farmer son-in-law C C & 59 yo daughter Nettie Shafer.15
Death*	Elizabeth died on 26 March 1935 in Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, at age 90, of arteriosclerosis.16,3
Burial*	She was buried on 28 March 1935 at Nevada Cemetery in Nevada, Wyandot Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with son George W Beery.16,3

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Jacob Marion Brown¹

Father	Charles Brown1 b. bt 1822 - 1823, d. b 21 Nov 1903
Mother	Barbara Heistand1 b. 4 Jun 1823, d. 21 Nov 1903

Last Edited

29 Jul 2023

Birth*	Jacob, son of Charles Brown and Barbara Heistand, was born on 15 March 1850 in Indiana.2
Census1850	Jacob appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Willshire Twp., Van Wert Co., Ohio in the household of his parents, Charles Brown and Barbara Heistand, as 0.4 yo Jacob Brown.3
Census1860	Jacob appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio, as 10 yo Jacob M Brown in the household of his grandparents Jacob Heistand III and Susannah Andereck; as 68 yo farmer Jacob & 60 yo Susanna Heistand.4
Census1870	Jacob appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, as 20 yo farm laborer Jacob M Brown in the household of his brother-in-law & sister Elijah Beery and Elizabeth Frances Brown; as 33 yo farmer Elijah & 26 yo Elizabeth Beery.5
Marriage*	He married Sarah A. Whitmore on 8 February 1874 in Crawford Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their children were John William Brown (1875-1939, m. Katherine Delilah Whitmeyer 1897, res. Whetstone, OH 1934), Amelia E "Millie" Brown (1876-1941, m. William Douglas Long, res. Burgoon, OH 1934), Sarah Ann "Sadie" Brown (1879-b1935, predeceased her mother), George Charles Brown (1882-1969, m. Jenny May Young), Della May Brown (1884-1966, m1 Charles Franklin Noblit 1904, m2 George Franklin Shank 1911, m3 William Gaylord Reynolds bef. 25 Jun 1937, res. Bucyrus 1934), Lawrence Edward Brown (1888-1968, m. Abbertt R Glass 1920, res. Osceola 1934) and Mary Elizabeth Brown (1895-1990, m. Emanuel Walter Miller 1911, res. Bucyrus 1934).6,2
Census1880*	Jacob and Sarah appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Holmes Twp., Crawford Co., Ohio, enumerated 6 June 1880, as 31 yo mill worker Jacob & 25 yo wife Sarah Brown(e?). Their children 5 yo John, 3 yo Amelia and 0.10 yo Sadie Brown were listed as living with them.7
Census1900	Jacob and Sarah appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Tod Twp., Crawford Co., Ohio, enumerated 12 June 1900, as 50 yo farmer Jacob M & 46 yo wife Sarah A Brown(e?). Their children 17 yo George C, 13 yo Della M, 11 yo Laurence E and 5 yo Mary E Brown were listed as living with them.8
Residence*	Jacob resided in Oceola, Crawford Co., Ohio, on 25 November 1903.9
Census1910	Jacob and Sarah appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Tod Twp., Crawford Co., Ohio, enumerated 21 April 1910, as 60 yo farmer Jacob & 56 yo wife Sarah Brown. Their children 21 yo Laurence Brown, 15 yo Mary Brown and 24 yo Mary Noblit were listed as living with them, as well as Mary's sons 3 yo Don C and 1.7 yo Raymond G Noblitt.10
Census1920	Jacob and Sarah appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Tod Twp., Crawford Co., Ohio, enumerated 2 June 1920, as 69 yo farmer Jacob M & 65 yo wife Sarah A Brown. Their son 31 yo pike road laborer Lawarence Brown was listed as living with them.11
Census1930	Jacob and Sarah appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Tod Twp., Crawford Co., Ohio, enumerated 20 April 1930, as 79 yo Jacob & 75 yo wife Sarah Brown. Four grandchildren were listed as living with them, viz. 21 yo Raymond G Noblet, 16 yo Belva M Shank, 9 yo Reuben G Reynolds and 7 yo Luella M Reynolds. All four are children of Jake & Sarah's daughter Della May by her various husbands.12
Death*	Jacob died on 25 June 1937 in Osceola, Crawford Co., Ohio, at age 87.2
Burial*	He was buried at Osceola Cemetery No. 3 in Osceola, Crawford Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides portrait & joint headstone photo with wife Sarah.2

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Elijah Beery¹

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25 Jul 2023

Birth*	Elijah was born on 30 June 1837 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. Find A Grave claims, and a date calculation based on age at death confirms, 30 Jun 1837. However North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, claims 01 Apr 1837.2,3
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Frances Brown, daughter of Charles Brown and Barbara Heistand, on 18 December 1866 in Wyandot Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their children were Isaac Marvin Beery (1867-1873), George W (1869-1914, m. Rosa M Lindley Stone 1895 in MI) and Viola J "Nellie" Beery (1871-1948, m. Clayton Charles Shafer 1899).2,3
Census1870*	Elijah and Elizabeth appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, enumerated 28 July 1870, as 33 yo farmer Elijah & 26 yo Elizabeth Beery. Their children 2 yo Isaac M (indexed Lenae M) and 0.7 yo George H Beery were listed as living with them, as well as Elizabeth's brother 20 yo farm laborer Jacob M Brown.4
Death*	Elijah died on 11 August 1871 at age 34.2
Burial*	He was buried at Union Church Cemetery in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., Ohio. Find A Grave provides headstone photo and info from his marriage record with Elizabeth.2

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John J. Hanna¹

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26 Apr 2024

Birth*	John was born on 13 April 1823 in Indiana, s/o Thomas Hanna & Margaret Wooden. John appears to have changed the spelling of his surname changed from Hannah to Hanna around 1880.2,3,4
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth F. Heistand, daughter of Jacob Heistand III and Susannah Andereck, on 16 December 1847 in Fairfield Co., Ohio. Married 5 years with 5 born and 4 living in the 1900 census. Ancestry's Begg family tree calls her 'daughter Hanna (1848-1848)' but provides no evidence in support.1,5,6,7
Census1850*	John and Elizabeth appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio, enumerated 19 September 1850, as 27 yo farmer John J & 24 yo Elisabeth Hannah. Their son Winfield Martin was listed as living with them, as well as 8 yo female Emila Heistand, currently unidentified.8
Census1860	John and Elizabeth appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio, enumerated 30 August 1860, as 37 yo farm hand John J & 34 yo Elizabeth Hannah. Their children Winfield Martin, Valmy Comadore and Elizabeth Alice V. were listed as living with them.9
Census1870	John and Elizabeth appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio, enumerated 20 July 1870, as 47 yo farmer John J & 44 yo Elizabeth Hannah. Their children Winfield Martin, Valmy Comadore, Elizabeth Alice V. and Ella J. V. were listed as living with them.10
Census1870	John appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio, as a neighbor of his wife's widowed sister-in-law Elizabeth Egolf.11
Census1880	John and Elizabeth appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio, enumerated 24 June 1880, as 57 yo farmer John J & 54 yo wife Elizabeth Hanna. Their children Elizabeth Alice V. and Ella J. V. were listed as living with them, as well as 28 yo nephew Henry F Hanna and 83 yo aunt Barbary Heistand, both currently unidentified.4
Census1900	John and Elizabeth appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Harrison Twp., Blackford Co., Indiana, enumerated 4 June 1900, as 77 yo retired farmer John J & 74 yo wife Elizabeth Hanna.7
Death*	John died on 9 September 1905 in Montpelier, Blackford Co., Indiana, at age 82, of traumatic peritonitis. Elizabeth was the widow Hanno on her death certificate.2,3
Burial*	He was buried on 12 September 1905 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Montpelier, Blackford Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with wife Elizabeth.2,3

Children with Elizabeth F. Heistand:

Winfield Martin Hanna Sr.8 b. 19 Aug 1850, d. 25 May 1937 Valmy Comadore Hanna12,9 b. 20 Aug 1852, d. 3 Mar 1923 Elizabeth Alice V. Hanna9 b. 1855, d. 12 Apr 1927 Ella J. V. Hanna10 b. 11 Sep 1865, d. 4 Sep 1958

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John W. Hummell^1,2

Last Edited

14 Mar 2024

Birth*	John was born on 4 May 1829 in Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, s/o Isaac Hummell & Mary Miller.1,2
Marriage*	He married Susannah Heistand, daughter of Jacob Heistand III and Susannah Andereck, on 2 September 1849 in Fairfield Co., Ohio. County Marriages records 02 Sept and the handwritten record does appear to confirm. Find A Grave says 21 Sept.3,1,4
Census1850	John appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio, as 21 yo John Hummell in the household of his parents-in-law Jacob Heistand III and Susannah Andereck; as 59 yo farmer Jacob & 52 yo Susannah Heaston.4
Census1860*	John and Susannah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio, enumerated 21 July 1860, as 31 yo farmer John W & 31 yo Susanna Hummell. Their children Elias Winfield, George W., William H. and Magdalene Ellen "Maggie" were listed as living with them.2
Census1870	John appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio, as a neighbor of his wife's widowed sister-in-law Elizabeth Egolf, appearing on the next census page.5
Census1870	John and Susannah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio, enumerated 21 July 1870, as 41 yo farm laborer John W & 40 yo Susanna Hummell. Their children William H., Magdalene Ellen "Maggie", Mary Elizabeth "Annie", Millie Lucinda and Laura Victoria "Jennie" were listed as living with them.6
Census1880	John and Susannah appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Findlay, Hancock Co., Ohio, enumerated 12 June 1880, as 51 yo farmer John & 50 yo wife Susannah Hummell. Their children Magdalene Ellen "Maggie", Mary Elizabeth "Annie", Millie Lucinda, Laura Victoria "Jennie" and Elizabeth Maude "Lizzie" were listed as living with them.      Others in the home were Elias and Emma's children 7 yo Josephine, 5 yo George W, 3 yo John and 0.3 yo Barler Hummell. Also in the home a 55 yo boarder Elizabeth Heistand (relationship unclear but she's ot Elizabeth F Heistand (6591), daughter Magdalene's future husband 19 yo farm laborer Frank Ebert and daughter Mary's future husband 22 yo farm laborer John Ebert.7
Adoption	John W. Hummell became Elizabeth Maude "Lizzie" Miller Hummell's adoptive father in 1882; Her obit says she was adopted at age 2 yo but at 0.4 yo in the 1880 census she's already listed as adopted by John & Susannah. Perhaps 1880 was functional adoption and 1882 the legal adoption.8
Census1900	John and Susannah appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Hancock Co., Ohio, enumerated 20 June 1900, as 71 yo farmer John W Sr & 70 yo wife Susana Hummell. Their daughter Elizabeth Maude "Lizzie" was listed as living with them.9
Death*	John died on 4 May 1909 at at his residence in Findlay, Hancock Co., Ohio, at age 80. A bit surprising he was allegedly born and died on the same day of the year.10
Burial*	He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery in Findlay, Hancock Co., Ohio, in an unmarked grave.1

Children with Susannah Heistand:

Elias Winfield Hummell11,2 b. 13 Nov 1851, d. 24 Oct 1915 George W. Hummell2 b. c 1854 William H. Hummell12,2 b. 17 May 1857, d. 22 May 1930 Magdalene Ellen "Maggie" Hummell13,2 b. 2 Dec 1859, d. 15 May 1928 Mary Elizabeth "Annie" Hummell14,6 b. 6 Feb 1862, d. 28 Oct 1947 Millie Lucinda Hummell15,6 b. 21 Nov 1864, d. 5 Nov 1939 Laura Victoria "Jennie" Hummell6 b. 5 May 1868, d. 25 Sep 1926 Elizabeth Maude "Lizzie" Miller Hummell16,7 b. 19 Jan 1880, d. 6 Nov 1937

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Catherine Gierhart^1,2

Last Edited

18 Jul 2023

Birth*	Catherine was born circa 1820 in Fairfield Co., Ohio. Surname spelled Gearhart in some records.3
Marriage*	She married Michael Heistand, son of Jacob Heistand III and Susannah Andereck, on 12 November 1840 in Fairfield Co., Ohio. The Heistand Family Tree at Ancestry claims Michael m1 Susannah Welsh and that she was the mother of John Wesley (1844-1934). Clearly nonsense since they show Michael's m2 Catherine Gierhart as mother of Emma (1841-1923). I find no evidence for this alleged m1.      Michael's FamilySearch Trees entry (L4MS-88V) shows the marriage to Catherine as his m1, but also an m2 to Frances Biddle in 1850. No evidence is supplied in support.2,3
Census1850*	Catherine and Michael appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio, enumerated 13 August 1850, as 30 yo carpenter Michael & 30 yo Catherine Heaston. Their children Emily, Jacob Franklin, John Wesley and Daniel were listed as living with them. Michael's parents live next door.3
Census1860	Catherine and Michael appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio, enumerated 22 August 1860, as 40 yo mechanic Michael & 45 yo Catharine Hiestand. Their children Emily, Jacob Franklin, John Wesley, Daniel and Rebecca were listed as living with them.4
Census1870	Catherine and Michael appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio, enumerated 26 July 1870, as 50 yo lumber manufacturer Michael & 50 yo Catharine Hiestand. Their son Elisha was listed as living with them.5
Census1880	Catherine and Michael appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Havensport Village, Fairfield Co., Ohio, enumerated 24 June 1880, as 56 yo laborer Michael & 59 yo Catharine Hiestand.6
Death*	Catherine died after 19 December 1891. Catherine filed for a Civil War widow's pension this date.7

Children with Michael Heistand:

Emily Heistand8,3 b. 13 Apr 1841, d. 23 Feb 1910 Jacob Franklin Heistand9,3 b. 16 Jun 1842, d. 12 Oct 1926 John Wesley Hiestand10,3 b. 12 Sep 1844, d. 23 Nov 1934 Daniel Hiestand3 b. 12 Jan 1848, d. 22 Sep 1936 Rebecca Heistand4 b. c 9 Nov 1849, d. 4 May 1922 Elisha Heistand5 b. c 1862

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Emily Heistand¹

Father	Michael Heistand2,1 b. 27 Jun 1819, d. 9 Dec 1891
Mother	Catherine Gierhart2,1 b. c 1820, d. a 19 Dec 1891

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Emily, daughter of Michael Heistand and Catherine Gierhart, was born on 13 April 1841 in Fairfield Co., Ohio. Her FamilySearch Trees entry (K4XW-5XC) claims middle name was Catherine and provides 22 sources none of which support it. Find A Grave & the Powell Cook tree at Ancestry allege her name was Emma and her nickname "Emily" but neither provides any evidence in support. Emma is typically a nickname for Emily, not the other way around.3,4,1
Census1850	Emily appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Liberty Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio in the household of her parents, Michael Heistand and Catherine Gierhart, as 9 yo Emily Heaston.1
Census1860	Emily appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio in the household of her parents, Michael Heistand and Catherine Gierhart, as 17 yo seamstress Emily Hiestand.5
Marriage*	She married Jesse B. Shimp on 6 June 1861 in Fairfield Co., Ohio. My preliminary research suggests their children were Laura (c1861- , m. Benjamin J Kimble 1880), George Brinton (1863-1951, m. Elizabeth Lillian "Lida" Burk 1890), Charles Emerson (1865-1936, m. Virginia Sarah Holt 1894), Thomas Wallace (1867-1940, m. Ella Elizabeth Sheward 1893), Valentine T (1869-1944, m1 Ida May Williams 1894, m2 Clara Constance Pyle 1898, m3 Bertha A Rickard 1905), James Alonzo (1871-1912, m. Lizzie Elinor Beagle 1890), Clara Eleanor (1875-1949, m. John Elmer Flauding 1900), Roena Belle (1876-1972, m. Levi Lamdon Gilpin 1899), Margaret G "Maggie" (c1879- , m. Charles A "Bert" Bone 1910) and Leona Grace Shimp (c1885- , m. Thomas Wilbur McCartney 1921).6,7,4
Census1870*	Emily and Jesse appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wabash Twp., Jay Co., Indiana, enumerated 16 June 1870, as 38 yo farmer Jesse B & 26 yo Emily Shimp. Their children 9 yo Laura, 7 yo George, 5 yo Charles, 3 yo Thomas and 1 yo Valentine Shimp were listed as living with them.8
Census1880	Emily and Jesse appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Wabash Twp., Jay Co., Indiana, enumerated 5 June 1880, as 48 yo farmer Jesse & 37 yo wife Emma Shimp. Their children 17 yo George, 15 yo Charley, 13 yo Thomas, 11 yo Valentine, 9 yo Alonzo, 5 yo Belle, 7 yo Clara and 0.8 yo Margaret Shimp were listed as living with them.9
Census1900	Emily and Jesse appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bearcreek Twp., Jay Co., Indiana, enumerated 18 June 1900, as 68 yo farmer Jesse B & 58 yo wife Emma Shimp. Their daughters 20 yo Maggie M and 15 yo Leona G Shimp were listed as living with them.10
Death*	Emily died on 23 February 1910 in Beavercreek Twp., Jay Co., Indiana, at age 68, of nephritis.3,4
Burial*	She was buried at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Jackson Twp., Jay Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides joint headstone photo with husband Jesse and an unlabeled family photo.3,4
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 15 June 2023 re 1920 census. There's an enumeration begging an explanation for 59 yo George (born IL) & 54 yo Lillian F Shimp with 79 yo widowed mother Emma Shimp (born PA). Our Emily was born OH and her son George likely born OH or IN. Our George's wife is purported to be Lillian E Burk. Coincidence or surname typo for mother Emma?11

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