March 10, 2013 - Martha Wilson Cavenee Hobkirk, Using Ancestry.com

I am still chosing one ancestor from main branches of Mom's family and using Ancestry.com to find more information.  In these particular postings I won't be sharing much of what I already have in my family files, but I'm interested in finding and writing about new discoveries.  While doing this, I'm learning how to make better use of Ancestry.com.  I've been a member for a long time, and really haven't taken advantage of this program.

My choice for the next couple of days is Martha Wilson, sister of gggrandfather William White Wilson.  I don't have a middle initial for her. She was born in 1838 in Pennsylvania.  While visiting Art C. in Wessington, I was able to scan several photos of the Hobkirk family.  I now know something about Martha's second marriage, but would like a clearer picture of this woman.  She divorced her first husband, Wesley Cavenee in 1865 and the same year married Robert Hobkirk (Oct. 13, 1865, Knox County).  I'd love to find some Hobkirk family.

In the 1870 Census, Martha and Robert Hobkirk were farming.  I forgot to jot down where.  Will have to go back to Ancestry and find out.  The following children were listed...James - 5, Mary J. - 4, Walter - , Anna (not sure of age).  Then there was Chester Cavenee - 16 "working farm", William Cavenee - 14, Mary E. (Elizabeth) Cavenee - 12 "school", and John Cavenee (Frank) - 8 "school". 

The 1880 Census of Elba, Knox Cty, Illinois, had Martha and Robert with Franklin Cavenee (the above John Franklin Cavenee) - 16, James Hobkirk - 14, Mary Jane - 11, Annie - 10.  They also had a Patrick Murphy listed as a farmhand. 

In the 1900 Census Martha is 64 and Robert is 66 and they are living in Yates City, Knox, Illinois.  I also found in later checks that they lived in Salem, Knox, Ill. that same year.  I'm wondering how close these communities are to each other.  Robert was born in Scotland and immigrated in 1855.

From the Burdick/Burns family tree, Martha married Wesley Cavenee, June 12, 1851 in Pennsylvania.  Some material was incorrect as "Wesley" was listed as Martha's child, born 1824.  Their children included Chester - born 1853, William H. - 1855-1920, Mary Elizabeth - born 1850.  I have Chester, Elizabeth, John Franklin, and Charles.  Is Chester a nickname for Charles? 

According to some records I found, Martha was born in 1839, Luzerne, PA.  That would make her 14 when Chester was born.  Wesley was born March 11, 1824 and died in Illinois.  His parents were Joseph Jr. Cavenee and Catherine White.

In the 1850 Census, Wesley was 25 and a laborer for the family of Ranes.

Martha Wilson Cavenee Hobkirk

 

I don't have a death date for Wesley.  Wondering why a woman with children at that time period would get a divorce and immediately marry another man. 

March 8, 2013 - Lydia Gilbert Carrington, Using Ancestry.Com

This time I'm moving over to Mom's maternal side and chose my 3rd great grandmother, Lydia Gilbert Carrington.  She was born in 1802 in Litchfield, Conn. and married Steven Hall Carrington.  They had three children; William Ward (my 2nd great grandfather), Mary, and Nancy.  I know very, very little about any of them. 

Early next morning...I have to say that I was disappointed in my research of this woman.  Actually I'm always disappointed every time I try to find out more about the Carrington family.  There are so many questions about the fraternal side of Gram Irene Carrington Daugherty's family.  I can go way back to the 18th century in America...but just names and dates.  The Tuttle family, that comes in has some interesting information, but I lack understanding of the Carringtons from Dr. Peter Carrington of New Haven, Conn. to the child of Gram's brother, Hugh. 

Using Ancestry, I did get to see the original Census of Grand Chute, Brown County, WI, 1850.  This definitely describes the Carrington family of Lydia and S.H. with their children: Mary, 20, and William 13.  Nancy must not have been born yet.  I do know, through one communication, that Nancy did live into adulthood.  This Census says that William was a shoemaker with land at a 700 (dollar?) value. Nearby names on the census were Warner and Beach.  Both of these names are included in my Family Tree program and are from the Connecticut area.  An interesting detail!  I'll have to go back to the original and check first names.

What were they doing there?  I looked up Brown County and it's way up by Green Bay, WI.  I didn't see a Grand Chute, but there is a Little Chute.  I need to check up on the location of Grand Chute.  Lydia and Stephen had come from Connecticut.  I wonder what brought them to that area. 

Lydia Gilbert Carrington was married at the age of 17 - Nov. 27, 1822.  She died at age 53 and was buried in St. Peters Episcapal Cemetery, in Cheshire, Conn.  They must have moved back to Conn. from Wisconsin. Stephen was from Colebrook, Conn.  Stephen also died in Conn. 

There was an application for Sons of the American Revolution that was supposedly concerning Lydia, but I think it was misfiled as her name was not mentioned.

I again found evidence that Stephen was married briefly to Marcia Bristol.  Their marriage date was Nov. 8, 1819.  I believe that Marcia lived a normally long life (died 1889) so there must have been a divorce.  I didn't know that they had a daughter, Maria, born April 23, 1821.  Another avenue to check.

Looking back, I guess the Ancestry search was worth my time.  Again, I must think about patience. 

 

March 7, George Henry Daugherty - Making use of Ancestry.com

Today, in my consultation with Ancestry.com (please check the previous two  postings to see what direction I'm going), I've chosen my ggrandfather, George Henry Daugherty (1865-1945).  Mom remembers him as a very well read and learned man but also a hard man who expected his grandchildren to sit still on chairs during their entire visit at his house.  They couldn't even go out and play. I think they could read books while on the chairs.

I only skimmed the surface with my research, and I found several member trees that I'd like to go back to. 

In the 1900 Federal Census it states that his father was born in West Virginia.  I have difficulty knowing what state to check up on, Virginia or West Virginia, as there were some border changes about the time of William Henry Daugherty's birth.  It also states that George's wife was E. Catherine...in other words Elizabeth Catherine, rather than Catherine Elizabeth.  I might find this information helpful when doing further research on my ggrandmother. 

I found out that Catherine E. and George were married in 1888 in Spink County, SD.  It was also noted that  George married Ethel Cook also that year.  As Catherine didn't die until 1901, the marriage date with Ethel Cook is incorrect. 

I found a "living" child of George and Elizabeth and questioned the  contributor that agreed this was not correct.  The child in question died at an early age. That same author and I have had some correspondences, and I'm sure he'll be helpful in future research.  He is related to George's son, Charles', divorced wife.  A pleasant surprise, finding David. 

There were many suggested connections on Ancestry, which I will go back to another time. 

The 1940's census finds George in Wessington with Emma, his third wife.  While searching the census, I discovered an "Index", highlighting in an easy to follow manner, details concerning George.  In some of the census that I searched this index wasn't available.  It must be a recent addition.  Sure did make viewing easier.  I found out that George went 1 year to high school and Emma went fours years.  They were renting a house in Wessington at this time, with a "6" after it.  Not sure what that means...something to do with the value of the house.  George is also employed for pay and has other income.

I again went to Find a Grave.  There was a picture of Wessington Cemetery's Sign along with George's obituary.  I already have a copy of this.  Both George and Catherine's memorials were submitted by R. DeLong.  I was able to get in touch with him, and he sent me DeLong information given to him many years ago.  I'm unable to open it up...have asked this gentleman what to do and am waiting for some assistance.  I found messages at the bottem of the page of the memorial.  I need to review them once more.  There was one that mentioned "Beekman", the area that our DeLongs settled.  A Susan had found "Area DeLong" and wanted to know if that was the correct spelling of a name.  I need to write her back, and review the spellings of that name.  Area is one of the spelling of a  third cousin 5x removed. 

All in all there is far too much information to go through in one sitting.  Much of what I found, I already had in my records, but I know that patience is something I need to work towards.

George and Catherine Elizabeth DeLong Daugherty, with Robert abt. 1887

Yesterday, besides possibly getting a large file of DeLong information (if I can open it), I also received a packet of information from my cousin Gwyn.  Now I have the problem of what to include in my next posting.  I'll fight temptation, and continue with my use of Ancestry.  I've learned a lot...Again, patience!

March 6, 2013, Andrew Jackson DeLong - Making use of Ancestry.Com

Yesterday I started an interesting project.  For many years I've been a member of Ancestry.com and have only skimmed the service of this well-known payed website.  I chose Deborah Gisbert, my 4th great grandmother and spent some time on other member's trees and in public records.  It was worth the time.  Today I'm chosing the brother of my ggrandmother, Catherine Elizabeth DeLong Daugherty.  His name is Andrew Jackson DeLong, (1871-1947).

When I share the information found at Ancestry, this is in addition to what facts I already have on the individual.  I am more than willing to share my Family Tree with anyone interested.

I became more and more aware of the moving that Andrew and his family made before settling in Sask.  The maps that were available to me really were helpful.  These were huge moves during the times of limited travel choices. 

Andrew was born April 24, 1871.  His father, Peter, was a farmer.  In the 1880 census he was 8 yrs old and living in Tallmage, Ottawa, Michigan.  His sister Catherine (my ggrandma) was 13, attending school.  Matilda was 17 and doing housework.  Eva was 14 and doing housework.  I wonder if 1880 was the last year that Catherine went to school.  I couldn't read the age of Susan.  Peter was 3.  All were born in Canada.  It was interesting to know that Andrew's grandmother, Silence was living with them.  Silence (Waite) was born in New York.

In the 1900 Census, Andrew was 29 and head of the household with his mother (Suzanna) age 68, born in England and sister Eva, age 34 designated as a servent.  Eva never married.  It's interesting that this family is listed in the census right below that of George Daugherty and his sister Catherine.  Catherine died the following year. 

The maps were very helpful.  I'd heard the location "Brookland, Whitby, Ontario" for a long time, but now I could see where it was located...just East of Toronto.  Life events also were helpful in being able to see the directions that Andrew went with his family.  I did try the Tree Hints, but found nothing of any interest. 

                                        Andrew Jackson DeLong

March 5, 2013 - Deborah Gisburt Pepper, Making Use of Ancestry

I have finished going through the wonderful document that Ellen L. sent me concerning the family of James William and Harriet Daugherty (Dougherty).  Ellen called me last night and we had a wonderful chat together.  In the distant future it would be nice to plan a trip with the two of us doing research, perhaps in Missouri.  We are still against that mighty wall of "Where did James William Dougherty's mother and father come from?"  William Henry (this couple's son) mentioned that they came from Ireland.  Grandpa Fred I. Daugherty suggested the Isle of Man. 

While talking with Ellen, I realized how little I have used my Ancestry.com membership.  There is so much that I don't know about this nationally lauded website.  So for the next few days I'm going to take one person from each of my trees on Mom's side of the family (the families that this blogsite is concerned with), and see if I can find out more information about them.

Someday, when I am not involved with so many projects and activities, I'd like to start a blogsite for Dad's (Hostvet/Ristau) side.  Writing down thoughts and facts shared by other people help put a more understandable story to our past.

We'll start with the Peppers tree...gggrandmother Martha Pepper Daugherty's family.  Martha was married to William Henry Daugherty, son of the Daugherty (Dougherty) family Ellen L. is researching.  Who knows, I might not find any new material at all. 

I'm choosing Deborah Gisburt (Feb. 11, 1779 - April 20, 1856), my fourth great grandmother, the above Martha's grandmother.  Deborah married Frederick Peppers Nov. 22, Nov. 1798 in Frederick, MD.

Okay...I did find out Deborah's father's name...Gisburt Giesbert (1750-1810). In the "Maryland Marriages, 1655-1850" her first name was spelled Deboro.

 In the 1850 US Census she was 73 years old and living with her daughter and son-in-law John and Margaret Brown.  At the time this couple had 7 children ranging from 13-0.  I can just imagine the activity that there was in the household.  I'm not anywhere near that age, and I love my peace and quiet and my privacy. At this time they were living in Pine Warren, Indiana.  This community is located near South Bend, not far from the Southern tip of Lake Michigan.  John and Margaret eventually had 10 children.  Not sure if in the next 6 years, until Deborah's death, these other four children were born.  Just looked...and yes, Deborah was living in a household with 10 little children. 

So glad I did this...I have more information to add to my imagination of how her life may have acted out.  Deborah had to have been used to lots of children, as she and Frederick had ten of her own.  I also have her married to a ? Cellenor with three children listed there.  More research is needed to find out more about this marriage.  Was this her first or second marriage?  Are the three children hers or from another marriage of Cellenor?

I also saw some Pepper family photos that I saved many years ago on my hard drive and had forgotten about. None were of Deborah, but glad I was reminded of them.

Now I'll add these little bits of information to my Family Tree and search for another family member in Ancestry next time.  

  

March 3, 2013 - More on Joseph and Harriet (Daugherty)'s Children

Still digesting some of Ellen L.'s information on the family of James William and Harriet (Beddows) Daugherty.  I'm including the children of their daughter, Harriet and her husband Joseph Hayworth.  They had ten children.

Frederick (Fred) H. Hayworth was the twin of Alph Hayworth and born on 10/15/1884 in Independence township, Nodaway County, Missouri and died 4/27/1971 in Creston, Union County, Iowa.  Fred married on 2/24/1909 in Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri to Grace Nell Cowen (1886-2/23/1928).  Fred and Grace Hayworth had one daughter, Fern Hayworth (6/22/1910 - 6/22/1910).  Fern Hayworth is buried in the New Hope Cemetery, Independence Township, Nodaway County, Missouri.  Grace Cowen Hayworth died in 1928 and is buried in the same cemetery as Fern Hayworth.  Fred Hayworth married again on 6/23/1929 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa to Fanny Patrick (1/3/1889 Sayersville, Kentucky - 2/3/1990 Creston, Union County, Iowa).  Fred and Fanny Hayworth lived for a time in the state of Washington and returned to Creston, Union County, Iowa were they owned and operated a Nursing Home.  Both are buried in the Graceland Cemetery, Creston, Union County, Iowa.

Nellie Mae Hayworth was born 9/14/1886 in Independence Township, Nodaway County, Missouri and died 7/14/1984 in Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri.  On 3/8/1915 in St. Joseph Missouri she married George W. Lyle (1/29/1893 Parnell, Missouri - 1/14/1961 Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri).  Nellie Hayworth was a teacher in and around the Nodaway and Worth county area for a number of years.  Nellie and George Lyle were the parents of six children; Harold Drexel Lyle (4/5/1916 - 2/23/1933); Donald Kenneth Lyle (10/23/1918 - 2/22/1971); Helen Viola Lyle (6/8/1920 - 2/10 2002); Lola Maria Lyle (12/24/1921 - 4/11/1988); George Forrest Lyle (6/21/1924 - 12/19/1925); Bobbie Dean Lyle (5/1/1929 - 8/2/1991).  Nellie and George Lyle are buried in the Rose Hill portion of Parnell Cemetery, Worth County, Missouri. 

I am finished sharing the long letter that Ellen L. sent me concerning this large family.  There were so many instances in children dying and mothers not surviving childbirth in the history of the settling of our country.  Very sad. 

March 1st, Children of Harriet Daugherty Hayworth

At last no more Febburarry! 

More from Ellen L. on the family of James William and Harriet Beddows Daugherty.  Yesterday we were sharing information on Harriet Elizabeth Daugherty and her husband Joseph Hayworth's ten children.  Joseph (Jr.) is the fourth of their children.

Joseph S. Hayworth, was born 3/16/1874 in Parnell, Worth County, Missouri and died 11/14/1875 in Missouri at the age of 19 months.  He was the twin to James William Hayworth.  Joseph is buried in the Groves Cemetery, north of Graham, Nodaway County, Missouri.  No further information is known.

Earl Augustus Hayworth, was born 11/28/1877 in Nodaway County, Missouri and died 11/24/1961 in El Paso, Texas at the home of his son.  Earl Augustus Hayworth married on 1/17/1921 to Golda M. Freeman Hayworth (1/11/1894 Hollinger, Nebraska - 9/29/1929 Nodaway County, Missouri).  Golda M. Freeman Hayworth died on her way to the hospital from a burst appendix leaving Earl A. Hayworth with two small boys to raise.  Earl and Gold Hayworth had three sons born to them;  Harry Freeman Hayworth (2/17/1922-2/18/1922); Earl Hayworth, Jr. (2/6/1923-1938); Ivan Warren Hayworth (2/3/1927 - still living).  Earl Augustus Hayworth married for the second time on 6/7/1934 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa to Florence Stapleton.  Florence Stapleton Hayworth is the mother Earl, Jr. and Ivan remembered in their childhood.  Florence is buried in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Spaulding, Union County, Iowa.  Earl Hayworth, Jr. was in poor health most of his life.  He was what is called a "Blue Baby".  Earl Augustus, Golda, and Earl, Jr. Hayworth are all buried in the Parnell Cemetery, Worth County, Missouri.  Harry Freeman Hayworth is buried in the Miriam Cmetery, Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri.

Edward Augustus Hayworth was born 12/19/1879 in Nodaway County, Missouri and died 6/17/1899 in Parnell, Worth County Missouri at the age of 20 years.  It is said that Edward was in ill health for a year before dying.  Edward A. Hayworth is buried next to his parents in the Parnell Cemetery, Worth County, Missouri.  He never married.

Leonard Elijah Hayworth was born 2/1880 in Nodaway County, Missouri and died 10/19/1897 in Parnell, Worth County, Missouri.  He was 17 years of age.  News article states he had been in ill health all summer.  Leonard E. Hayworth is buried in the Parnell Cemetery, Worth County, Missouri. 

Alph Hayworth was born 10/15/1884 in Independence township, Nodaway County, Missouri and died 12/7/1946 in New Market, Taylor County, Iowa.  Alph Hayworth married Mina Ethel Winemiller (8/2/1891 Sheridan, Worth County, Missouri - 9/13/1974 Clarinda, Page County, Iowa).  Alph Hayworth was a farmer his entire life in northwest Missouri and southwest Iowa.  Alph and Mina Hayworth had eleven children; Edwin Austin Hayworth (8/12/1910 -7/28/1982); Elsie Warren Hayworth (2/26/1913 - 12/14/1998); Benjamin Joseph Hayworth (4/25/1915 - 5/11/1981); Mary Ennis Orelia Hayworth (10/13/1916 - 11/24/1916); Crystal Lorraine Hayworth (12/30/1917 - 6/30/2011); Ivan Dellano Hayworth (12/15/1919-11/30/2008); Gertrude Hayworth (6/26/1922-7/28/1922); Harriett Rebecca Hayworth (2/17/1924 - still living); Kyle Newton Hayworth (7/18/1927 - 5/27/1985); Quentin Kay Hayworth (10/17/1930 - 12/2/2000); Anita Hayworth (11/11/1935 - still living).  This is the branch of the Hayworth Family and my (Ellen L.'s) connection to the Daugherty family.  I have tons of information on this family as well as other siblings of Alph Hayworth in my file.  Of course that is a whole other newsletter!  My father is Ivan Dallano Hayworth who married Amy Jeannette Norton in 1940 and had 11 children.