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BRYANT FAMILY HISTORY

ANCESTRY AND DESCENDANTS OF

DAVID BRYANT

(1756)

OF SPRINGFIELD, N. J.;

WASHINGTON CO., PA.; KNOX CO., OHIO;

AND WOLF LAKE, NOBLE CO., IND.

COMPILED BY

"Kvi. CLARA VAILE BRAIDEN

Fair is our lot — 0 goodly is our heritage.

—KIPLING.

1913

PRIVATELY PRINTED

CHICAGO, ILL.

TO THE MEMORY OF OUR PIONEER FATHERS AND MOTHERS, WHO BY PERSONAL SACRIFICE AND THE GIFT OF THEIR NOBLEST ENERGIES, BLAZED THE WAY AND FOUGHT THE BATTLES TO ESTABLISH THIS NATION OF AMERICA.

"Good blood — descent from the great and good — is a high honor and privilege. He that lives worthily of it is deserving of the highest esteem; he that does not, of the deeper disgrace." — Colton.

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FOREWORD

"History should be painted as a stern goddess, with truth on her right hand and memory on her left. While in the background should appear tradition, hke a wandering light glimmering along the quicksands of oblivion, and in the foreground should stand an angel pointing to the future." — Sorrows of Nancy.

The history of this family discloses a long line of patriots, and many pioneers worthy of permanent record. The history of the first four generations is as complete as it could be made by a diligent research of the records in the Congressional Library of Washington and the public libraries of Chicago, of Boston, New York, and other cities. Much data of the early Bryants was obtained from records of the Holland Society of New York, and from tombstone inscriptions at Springfield, N. J., Connecticut Farms, N. J., Westfield, N. J., Mt. Freedom, N. J.; from church records of early New York City and New Jersey; from histories of Bergen, Morris, Hudson and Essex counties, N. J., and from marriage records of Essex county. Modern records have been obtained from family bibles and other family records. More time could have been spent searching records for early history of the family, but it was thought best to publish at this time the material collected. We trust that some interested descendant may carry on the work. All persons having further data on the ancestors or descendants of David Bryant or his wife are requested to send a copy of the same to the undersigned for preservation. As soon as enough additional data is received supplementary pages will be issued. Delineations of character have but rarely been attempted, since it would have been impossible to render justice to all. The virtues ascribed by their kindred are a gratif3dng testimony that many individuals of the later genera- tions have been worthy descendants of an honored ancestry. We learn from those yet living some of the characteristics of

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the pioneer forefathers. The mothers stood side by side with their pioneer husbands in the dignity and resolution required to subdue and build up a new country. They truly possessed great fortitude which enabled them to withstand the dangers and privations encountered. They had refinement of char- acter, the outgrowth of strong reHgious sentiment, and loyalty of principles which gave Statehood as the outcome of the Uves of these generations of pioneers, first in the East, then ever Westward.

An interest in the Bryant family led the compiler for more than thirty years to collect data. A desire to become a charter member of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1890 was the motive to inquire into the miHtary record of David Bryant. An increasing interest in the research came in meeting the Bryant family in the annual reunions. These reunions have afforded valuable aid in collecting history and traditions held in remembrance by the older members. How- ever, traditions have not been used in the book except when so stated or verified by records.

We thank the descendants who have assisted in any way. We wish to mention especially Miss Ida E. Fisher, of Hebron, Ind., and Mr. John M. Lindly, of Winfield, Iowa. We ask the indulgence of the Bryant family for any inaccuracies, omissions, or errors which may have occurred.

(Mrs.) Claea Vaile Braiden,

June, 19 13 RocHELLE, Illinois.

BRYANT FAMILY ASSOCIATION

A gathering of the Bryant relatives was proposed by Miss Ida E. Fisher, of Hebron, Ind. After consultation with Mr. Ehas W. Bryant, of Lafayette, Ind., and Miss Eva Bryant, of Hebron, Ind., invitations were sent out to all the known rela- tives. The result was the presence of one hundred and twenty- four Bryant descendants at a meeting held in August, 1902, at Hebron, Ind. Of those present a score were the grandchildren of the revolutionary ancestor, David Bryant (No. 37, p. 31). Some of these were octogenarians. Acquaintances and friend- ships were formed among the relatives, who had been strangers, and a desire to meet again. The second meeting was held August 22, 1903, at Hebron, Ind. The Bryant Association was then organized with the following ofi&cers :

President — Ehas W. Bryant, Lafayette, Ind. Vice-President — Clara V. Braiden, Rochelle, 111. Recording Secretary — Eva Bryant, Hebron, Ind. Corresponding Secretary — Ida E. Fisher, Hebron, Ind. Treasurer — M. C. Bryant, Hebron, Ind.

Historical Committee — Clara V. Braiden, Ida E. Fisher, Eva Bryant. The following year J. M. Lindly, of Winfield, la., who is a well-informed historian, was added to this committee; also Dora L. Bryant, of CHfton Forge, Va., and Adelaide Post, of Carthage, Mo.

Committee on Badges — Mr. Oscar Dinwiddie, Hebron; Mrs. Orah Doddridge, Mentone; Nettie Bryant and Laura Bryant of Hebron, Ind.

The badge selected was the Bryant coat of arms. A recog- nition card to be worn by those present at the reunions indicat- ing ancestral Hne, from David Bryant (37), was also adopted. Ten of these family reunions have been held; nine of them at

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Hebron, Ind., and the tenth, in 191 2, was held in Rochelle, 111., at the home of Mrs. C. V. Braiden. Fifteen states have been represented. Reminiscences from older members formed an interesting part of the programs. When the society de- cided to publish a family history, the corresponding secretary sent out the Claypool genealogical blanks to addresses of all known Bryant descendants, and the information obtained from these blanks and other correspondence was compiled by Mrs. Clara V. Braiden.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

List of Illustrations xi

The Coat of Arms xiii

Explanations xiv

Abbreviations xiv

Dutch Records i

Bryants in America 23

Second Generation 24

Third Generation 24

Fourth Generation 27

Fifth Generation 29

New Jersey Branch 30

David Bryant, 1756-1835 32

Revolutionary War Record of David Bryant ... 34

Sixth Generation 36

Cooper Ancestry 42

White Ancestry 44

Herrick Ancestry 45

Seventh Generation 58

Vaile Ancestry 86

Eighth Generation 130

Ninth Generation 204

New Jersey Bryants 222

The Walich-Van Winkle Ancestry 229

Revolutionary War Record of Jacob Woolley, . . 234

Woolley and Woodruff Ancestry 235

War Record of Abram Roll Woolley 239

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Facing Page

Agnew, Nancy B 54

Beau Manor 44

Blackstone, M. J 88

Braiden, Clara V 168

Braiden, Marion G 170

Brown, Anna W 200

• Bryant, Bessie E 186

Bryant Coat of Arms Frontispiece

Bryant, David 48

Bryant, David 100

Bryant, Elias 92

Bryant, Elias 130

Bryant, H. W 66

Bryant, Isaac 36

Bryant, J. A 98

Bryant, James E 90

Bryant, J. H 96

Bryant, John 60

Bryant, Joseph 38

Bryant, Joseph 86

Bryant, Lucretia D 68

Bryant, Maria F 36

Bryant, Mary A 62

Bryant, Samuel 40

Bryant, Simeon 46

Cooper, Charles W 84

Cooper, David 80

Cooper, Hannah D . 80

CoRT, Charles Edwin 172

CoRT, Maria V 172

Doddridge, Orah B 102

Doddridge, W. B 104

Eves, Ruby S 202

Fisher, Ida E 184

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Facing Page

Fisher, Nancy B 94

Gambell, Sylvanus, Wife and Child 208

Hall, Anna V . . . . 174

Hanna, John Walker and Family . . 162

Hayward, Belle F 182

Herrick Coat of Arms 42

Home of Simeon Bryant . 58

Hover, Martha no

Larminie, Hannah M 108

Lindly, Clarriet 160

Mitchell, Hannah B 50

Mitchell, Joseph R 106

Mitchell, Mathew 50

Mount, Linnie C 158

Post, A. C. and Family 112

Post, Charles C 190

Post, Elizabeth B 52

RiDGEWAY, Clarriet A 212

RiDGEWAY, Jennie L 160

RiDGEWAY, WiLMA J l6o

Sip Homestead 26

Stuckey, Pauline 126

Turner, Lillian E 180

Vaile, Caroline C 82

Van Winkle Homestead . 22

Walich-Van Winkle Coat of Arms xiii

Walker, John, and Family 162

Welsh, Agnew 196

Welsh, Bryant 122

Welsh, George H 118

Welsh, Jane B 56

Welsh, Margaret J 118

WALICH VAN WINKLE

ORIGIN OF THE NAME

Henry Barber, in his book on "British Family Names," says: "The name Bryant is from Breaunt, a locahty in Normandy; French, Briand, Briant." In "A Dictionary of Names," by Mark Antony Lower, we find that Bryan (Bryant) is a Celtic personal name of great antiquity, implying originally Regulus, or Chieftain. H. A. Long, in "The Names We Bear," says: " Briant, Bryan (whence Bryant) means strong. Mr. Versteeg, of Holland Society, New York City, gives the Dutch speUing Breyandt, meaning broad hand. In the early New Amsterdam records the name is also spelled Breijandt."

The name is found on EngHsh records as early as the 13 th century. A coat of arms was granted to Guy de Brian at this period of time. The name is found in Dorsetshire, Gloucester- shire, Somersetshire, Suffolk and Wiltshire.

THE COAT OF ARMS

Tradition gives the Bryants an English origin, they having gone from England to Holland on account of rehgious persecu- tion.

The Bryant coat of arms, in frontispiece, is that granted in 1634 to Thomas Bryant of Bampton, in Devonshire, age 28. Description: Azure, a cross, or (gold) charged with a cinquefoil (five leaves) between four lozenges, gules (red).

Crest: A flag azure (blue), charged with a saltier argent (silver).

Motto: Fortiter et Fidehty; i. e.. Boldly and Faithfully.

Cinquefoil (five leaf) signifies hope and joy, lozenges repre- sent honesty and constancy, also held to be a token of noble birth. Azure signifies loyalty and truth. Red donates mihtary fortitude and magnaminity, or (gold) denotes generosity and elevation of mind. Argent (silver) signifies peace and sincerity.

A saltier is a St. Andrew's cross, or a cross in the form of an X. It is one of the nine greater or honorable ordinaries.

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EXPLANATIONS

The system employed in compiling this genealogy is believed to be the most approved in use at the present time. The aim has been to simphfy so that it may be readily understood. Each descendant has his own number, placed at the left of his name. When the name is followed by a + mark on the right, it occurs again in capital letters as the head of a family in the succeeding generation with the same number. When de- scendants do not have issue, their full biography, with a few exceptions, will be found with their names first mentioned.

Small superior figures at the end of the names denote the generation.

When tardy data was sent in, after numbering had been completed, it was necessary to give the child the parents' num- ber with a letter of the alphabet added. Conflicting dates have been sent in, and dates given from memory are often errone- ous. Some of the writing has been almost illegible, but many letters have been sent out in the endeavor to secure correct in- formation. If a name or date has been omitted, then it has not been given. If notification of errors shall be given to the secretary of the Bryant Association, corrections wiU be printed and furnished to purchasers of the Bryant Genealogy.

Abbreviations

Abt., about; bap., baptized; b., born; Ch., church; dau., daughter; deft., defendant; d., died; m., married; pltf., plaintiff; R.D., Reformed Dutch; rec, record; unm., unmarried.

Usually genealogies follow only the line bearing the name of the male ancestor. In the Bryant Genealogy a record has been given, as far as obtainable, of all of the descendants of David Bryant and Catherine Woolley Bryant of whatever name, thus including the female lines of descent.

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DUTCH RECORDS

PIETER CORNELISSE & ANCESTOR

Bergen Reformed Dutch Church Record

Baptisms

Child ^ Date Cornells bap. Apr. i8,

Arent

Parents Witnesses

Pieter Cornelise None

1676 Hendrickje Aerts

[See for bap. p. 2 of these notes]

Pieter Cornelisse Willem Hoppe, young

man

7, 1678

Hendrickje Aerts Pieter Cornelise Hendrickje Aerts Pieter Cornelise Hendrickje Aertse Hendrick Hoppe Mareytje Jans

Accepted as a Member of Bergen Reformed Dutch Church May 29, 1672 Hendrickje Aerts, by Rev. Wilhelmus Nieuwen- huysen

bap. Oct.

Andries

bap. Aug. 21, 1681

Andries

bap. June 30, 1684

WiUem

bap. Apr. 2, 1684

Merritje Ariaense Matys Hoppe Minouw Pouluse Matys Hoppe Mynouw Pouluse Willem Hoppe Hendrickje Aerts

	Bergen Baptisms
Dierck	Fredrick Thomassen	Gerrit Van Dien
bap. Apr.	4, 1692 Catryna Hoppe	Hendrickje Aert, widow of Pieter Cornelise Van Steenwyck
	(This shows that Pieter Cornelisse had died in i6g2)
	New York Reformed Dutch Church Baptisms
Tryntie	Andries Willemszen	Jan Van de Bildt
Sept,	. 10, 1 65 1 Soppe (Hoppe)	Wyntie Elberts Arentje Gerrits
WiUem	Andries Hop	Joris Stephenszen
Mar,	. 29, 1654	Stofifel Andrieszen Cornelis Arentszen Beelitie Hendricks

BRYANT GENEALOGY

Mattheus Albertus	Andries Hoppe	Lambert Huybertszen
				Mol.
Mar.	3,	1658	Geertie Hendricks	Arie Corneliszen Christina Harmens Engeltje Wouters
Hendrick			Andries Hop	Cornelis Aertszen
Jan.	9,	1656	Geertie Hendricks	Belitje Hendricks
Abraham			Jan Corneliszen	Cornelis Aertszen
Oct.	24,	1649		Engel Egberts Engel Borgers Grietie Joosten
Lambert			Gerrit Hendrickszen	Cornelis Aertszen
Sept.	7>	1653		Hendrick Lambertszen (Mol?) Lysbeth Dircks
Beletje			Arie Corneliszen	Cornelis Aertszens
Oct.	I,	1663	Rebecca Yrens	Guiliam d'honneur Christina Steentiens
Isaac			Jan Theuniszen	Cornelis Aertszen
July	2,	1670	Tryntie Pieters	Jan Aertszen Adriaentie
Sara			Caspar Corneliszen	Cornelis Arentszen
Sept.	3,	1681	Neeltje Jans	[This is another family]
* Hendrick je		Cornells Aertszen	Jacob Steoffelszen
July	7,	1641		Tryntie Simons
* She may	have died young, or more probably m. Lambert H. Moll.
Arie			Cornells Aertszen	Huyck Aertszen
July	9.	1642		Marie Hans Anneken Loockermans
Hendrick			Cornells Aertszen	Capt. Jan De Vries
Sept.	23,	1646		Evert Corn. Van der Wei Sara & Tryntie Roelofs
Lysbeth			Cornells Aertszen	Willem Beeckman & wife
Oct.	I,	1651		Jacob Claeszen
Annetje			Pieter Corneliszen	Dirck Gerritsen
Sept.	10,	1671	Hendrickje Aerts [Th	Catharina Foppe is Foppe should be Hoppe]
Geertruyd			Pieter Corneliszen	Hendrick Corneliszen [V. Schaick?]
Nov.	8,	1673	Hendrickje Aerts	Geertie Hoppe
Thomas			Thomas Fredrickszen*	Pieter Cornelissen
Jan.	4,	1672	Marritie Ariaens	Hendrickje Aerts

* His mother was Catharina Hopper

FIRST GENERATION 3

Cornells Pieter Corneliszen Hendrick Happen

May 3, 1676 Hendrickje Hoppen (sic) Neeltje Cornells [See for this the first Bergen entry]

New York Reformed Dutch Marriages

July 10, 1662 Cornells Aertszen, widower of Belitje Hendricks

and Weyntje Elberts, wid. of Aert Willemszen

New York Baptism Record

Andries Fredrick Thomas Adriaen [Arie] Corneliszen

\\fan Schaick?] Aug. 23, 1673 Catharina Hoppe Sophia Jans

Andries Hendrick Hoppen Adriaen Corneliszen

[Van Schaick?] Jan. 12, 1681 Marie Jans Geertis Hoppen

Note. — The daughters of the above family adopted the name of Van Schaick.

ANCESTORS OF PIETER CORNELISZ BRYANT

Minutes of the Orphanmasters of New Amsterdam

P- 5- Nov. 9, 1655. Cornells Clasen Swits & Tobias Teunissen perished in the Indian massacre of September 15. Egbert Wouter- sen, Tomas Hall and Cornelis Aertsen appointed managers of their estate (especially cattle) left by them.

p. 58.

Geertje Hendrick widow of Andries Hoppe, deceased, appearing states that her deceased husband has appointed as guardians of the children Cornelis Aarsen and Lambert Huyhersen Mol, but has not made a testament. It is ordered that said guardians shall inform the Orphanmasters by inventory of the estate of Andries Hoppe, dec'd, real and personal, debts and credits (1658).

P- 59- Whereas Andries Hoppe has died and has left here besides the widow & children some property and whereas he has named,

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before he died, as guardians of his infant children, Cornelis Aarsen, and Lambert Huybersen Mol, Therefore deeming it necessary that a proper inventory of the property may be taken to prevent loss and injury to the widow and the children in their rights and possessions, the orphanmasters herewith order said guardians to take as soon as possible an inventory of the estate, including furni- ture, property, real and personal, debts and credits here in the coun- try and to report to the Orphanmasters who will then advise what disposition of it shall be made. Dec. i8, 1658.

p. 61. Jan. 8, 1659. The wife of Ryck Hendricksen had died in 1658. Besides her husband she left Hendrick Rycken in his loth year and dau. Gosewyn Rycken in her 9th year. Guardians Cornelis Aarsen & Pieter Stoutenburgh.

P- 75- Whereas Cornehs Aarsen & Lambert Huybertsen Mol have been appointed by Andrees Hoppe before his death as guardians of his children, Therefore having learned that an inventory has been made of the property of deceased, the Orphanmasters hereby direct said guardians to appear before this Board at the City Hall next Wednesday, Feb. 26 & to show by inventory the condition of the estate of Andrees Hoppe, dec'd, when such disposition shall be made of it as shall be found proper. Feb. 19, 1658.

p. 79. Feb. 26, 1659.

Geertje Hendricks comes with Cornelis Aarsen & Lambert Huyberzen Mol, the guardians of the children of Andrees Hoppe, dec'd, and said guardians report that they have agreed with the widow Geertje Hendricks about a settlement on the children of their paternal inheritance and 1000 guilders that is 200 for each child have been allowed, but the agreement has not yet been written out. So ordered.

Ryck Hendrickzen coming with Pieter Stoutenburgh and Cornelis Aarsen, guardians of the children left by Ryck's deceased wife, the guardians report that they have agreed with the widower & that Ryck is to pay to each child on coming of age 50 guilders. Write it out.

FIRST GENERATION 5

p. lOI.

July 7, 1659. Pieter Lauwerens produces an account, according to which Jacob Coppe [dec'd] still owes him a balance of no guilders. The Orphanmasters order their Secretary to write to Cornells Aarsen & Jan Van der Bill directing them not to take to themselves any goods of Jacob Coppe dec'd before they have proved to the Board their rights.

p. 104. Aug. 2, 1659. Before the Board appeared Cornells Aarsen who was informed of some declarations, made before the Board, that the testament made by Jacob Coppe had been destroyed. He says, that may be report- ed by some people, because they would like it to be so; he requests a copy of the declarations, which was allowed to him.

p. no.

Sep. 27, 1659. Having seen that the Burgomasters & Schepens of this City, after reading the statements of Willem Pietersen, Master Paulus Van der Beecq, Pieter Lauwerensen & wife, do not consider them sufficient to invalidate the last will and testament, made by Jacob Coppe, dec'd, the orphanmasters have decided that, for the best of the heirs, guardians and administrators must be appointed, electing thereto Timotheus De Gabry & Isaac Kip.

Commission. Whereas Jacob Coppe has died and there has been found among his papers and property here a testament made December 14, 1653, before Notary D. Van Schelluyne & witnesses in favor of Lysbeth Cornells, daughter of Cornells Aarsen & Merritje Jans, dau. of Jan Van der Bilt, naming both heiresses of his estate. Therefore the Orphanmasters have resolved to appoint administrators of said estate, so that the heiresses may come to their own & they have elected & authorized, as they hereby do, Timotheus De Gabry & Isaac Kip, who are directed to make as soon as possible a complete inventory of all the goods & property, etc.

p. 117. Nov. 13, 1659. Cornells Aarzen & Jan Van der Bilt request that they with some other persons may be authorized by the Worshipful

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Orphanmasters to administer upon the estate left by Jacob Coppe, dec'd, as their children are heirs of his property. Granted.

P- 134- Apr. 29, 1660. Before the Board appeared Cornells Aarzen who requested that the settlement of the estate of Jacob Coppe, dec'd, may go on, whereupon Jacobus Vis & Isaacq Kip were called in. Jan Van der Bilt directed to appear before the Board a week from date, showing inventory of cattle, lands etc, left by Coppe.

p. 136.

May 7, 1660. Before the Board appeared Jan Van der Bilt & Cornells Aarzen, parents of the children named as his heirs by Jacob Coppe, dec'd, in the testament executed before Notary Dirck Van Schelluyne & witnesses. Said Jan Van der Bilt declares, that he undertakes to pay for his child Merritje Jans, & for the child of Cornells Aarsen, called Lyshet Cornells, the sum of 700 guilders in wampum, or for each 350 gldrs, out of the property left by Jacob Coppe in goods, lands and otherwise, including the charges on his farm, viz. 30 guilders still due to Tousein Bryeel for the land; he binds as security for the payment of said 700 guilders to the Orphans Court here said farm & cattle & generally his person & property, real & personal, present & future, nothing excepted, subject to all Courts & laws.

May 23, 1660. Before us the underwritten Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam in New Netherland, appeared Geertje Hendricks, widow of Andrees Hoppe, dec'd, who stated she would give to her children Catrina, Wilhelmus, Hendrick, Matthys & Adolf Hoppe, as their share of their father's estate, the sum of 1000 guilders, or 200 gldrs to each child at once & not more when they came of age or married, according to the agreement; made with the chosen guardians Cornells Aarssen & Lambert Huybersen Mol and executed before Notary Mattheus De Vos & witnesses March 6, 1659.

p. 142.

Aug. 6, 1660.

[Geertje Hoppe] was asked what had become of the 13 bearskins, 6 elkhides & 170 deerskins sent to Holland. She answers she had not sent any deerskins to Holland, only the bearskins & elkhides,

FIRST GENERATION 7

but in partnership with Cornells Aarsen . . . The Orphan- masters direct that Cornells Aarzen & wife, Geertje Hendricks, Jacobus Vis & Isaack Kip shall be summoned for next Monday.

P- 143- Aug. 9, 1660. Jacobus Vis & Isaack Kip, administrators of the estate of Jacob Coppe, dec'd, came with Cornells Aarsen & wife, Jan Vander Bilt & Geertje Hendricks . . . Cornells Aarsen & Jan Van der Bilt asked whether they knew anything about it [some items in the inventory], said no.

P- 157- Nov. 17, 1660. Cornells Aarzen is asked, what shall be done to collect from his wife's sister* the money due to the estate of Jacob Coppe & whether execution shall be ordered. He asks for delay until the next session, so that he may speak with Jan Van der Bilt. *This wife's sister was Geertje Hendrick's widow [wife] of Andries Hoppe, deceased.

p. 207.

March 2, 1662. Weyntje Elberts, wid. of Aart Willemsen de- livers an inventory of her property & requests, that Burgomaster Paulus Leendersen Van der Grift & Symon Jansen Romeyn be appointed guardians of her children, which is allowed & they are to make an agreement with her according to the following order:

Whereas Weyntje Elberts, widow of Aart Willemsen intends to marry again & take Cornells Aarssen, widower of Beletje Hendrlckn, as husband and whereas said Weyntje has four minor children by said Aart Willemsen upon whom before the solemnization of her marriage she is willing to settle their paternal inheritance, so that when they come of age or marry they may have their own, therefore the Orphanmasters of this City herewith after communication with and approbation of the widow, appoint the Hon. Paulus Leendersen Van der Grift, at present burgomaster of this City & Simon Jansen Romeyn, burgher & inhabitant here, as guardians, who are author- ized to make as guardians & administrators with the widow such an agreement on behalf of the children concerning what comes to them from their father's estate by a complete inventory & appraisal, statement of debts & credits, as justice may require & to report the same to this Board for approval.

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p. 209. March 9, 1662.

Before us the Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam in New Netherland appeared Weyntje Elberts widow of Aart Willemsen who declared that according to the agreement made with Burgo- master Paulus Leendersen Van der Grift & Symon Jansen Romeyn, Burgher residing here, guardians of said Weyntje's children she truly owes to her children Willem* Annetje, Elbert &" Evert Arents* the sum of 2200 guilders for their paternal inheritance, that is to each child 550 gldrs, for which she gives as security to the orphans chamber a mortgage on her house, mill & lot on the Eastside of the Heere Straat. (Broadway)

* As there was no child Hendrickje Arents or Aerts among these children it is plain that Hendrickje Aerts could not have been the stepsister of Pieter Cornelissen Van Steenwyck Breyant.

p. 212.

Mrch. 23, 1662, The son [Aart Cornelissen] of Cornells Aarsen, appearing says that Willem the orphaned son of Margriet Samuel has Hved for some time at his parents' house & his father after the death of his mother has turned the farm over to him, he requests the Orphanmasters to leave said Willem in his service. He is told, first to speak with Willem & then to come with him to the next session of the Board.

Year Book Holland Society for 1900.

p. 128.

Dec. 10, 1666.

Fietske Gerrits, late wife of Jan Jacobsz De Vries, died, leaving

4 minors: Gerrit, Oewe, Mynske and Grietie Janske (De Vries).

Jan Jacobsz informs orphanmasters that he intends to marry Briete

Olofs, widow of dec'd. Pieter Cornelissen Sweet. Foeke Jansz &

Cornells Aerts appointed guardians of above 4 children.

p. 127.

Dec. 10, 1666. Pieter CorneHssen, alias the Swede, had died leaving daughter Margrieta Pietersz, and widow Brieta Oloffs. Her farm situate opposite Stuyvesant's farm.

From this and above entry it will be shown that Pieter Cornelisz

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Sweet and Pieter Cornelisz Van Steenwyck or Bryant were two dis- tinct persons, having no relationship. As guardians of Margrieta Pietersz were appointed Pieter Stoutenburgh & Jan Jansz Lange- straet (Longs treet). Nor was this Pieter CorneKsz Sweet any relation of Cornells Aerts.

p. 113.

Sep. 19, 1657. Tryntie Hendricks, widow of Cors Pietersz. Children Cornelis Corssen Cornelissen, 12 years, Pieter 6 years and Hendrick Corssen CorneHssen 3 years old. She intends to marry Fredrick Lubberts.

[Year Book Holland Soc. for N. Y. as above.]

Court Minutes of New Amsterdam.

Vol. II, p. 373.

This day 10 April, 1658, Claas Teunisen, farm servant, Hving on

Cornelis Aarsen^s bouwery, appears before me Joannes Nevius,

Secretary on the part of the Burgomasters & Schepens of the City of

Amsterdam in N. Netherland, and declares to appeal to the Director

General & Council of N. Netherland from the judgment pronounced

by the Court of this City in date of 8th April, between him & Pieter

Van de Linde.

p. 380.

May 6, 1658. Cornelis Aarsen v. s. Pieter Jansen & Gerrit his partner, defts. Defts. in default.

Vol. Ill, p. 12.

Sep. 17, 1658. Cornelis Aarsen demands from Cristiaan Baren- zen's widow 100 guilders in beavers arising from the sale of a horse. Deft, says she has no objection to it, but has no beavers, offers to pay in seawant at beavers price. The Court orders deft, to pay pltf. the sum demanded within 14 days in beavers.

p. 33. Sep. 2, 1659.

Raghel Van Tienhoven demands from Cornelis Aarsen according to obligation 401 gldrs, saying thereon is paid 2 skepels winterwheat, I skepel of white & i skepel of gray pease, 99 gldrs. 4 stivers. Deft. says he offered an ox to which pltf. answers she does not know what to do with it. Referred to arbitrators.

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Vol. Ill, p. 146.

Mrch 16, 1660.

Raghel Van Tienhoven demands from Cornells Aarzen 401 gldrs according to obligation whereon she declares she has received 99 gldrs 4 stivers in zeawant & i skepel of white pease at 3 gldrs. & i skepel of gray peas at 4 gldrs & 2 skepels of wheat at 5 gldrs the skepel, amounting together to 117 guilders. Deft, denies owing so much producing an offset a/cc but without date. Pltf. demands costs of suit. The Court orders deft, to pay pltf. according to obligation, deducting the 117 gldrs pltf. acknowledges to have received, Sz: if any further payment has been made on the obligation he shall have duly to prove it.

p. 251.

Jan. 25, 1661. The Court refer the matter in dispute between J. J. Van de Langh Straat (Longstreet) and Simon De Sweedt to Cornells Aarsen & Pieter Stoutenburgh as arbitrators.

p. 376. Oct. 4, 1661.

Francois De Bruyn demands from Cornells Aarzen 5 beavers for ^2 aam of French wine, drawn in his name at the funeral of Jacob Coppe, dec'd. Deft, admits the wine was drawn in his name, but says he cannot obtain any proceeds from the estate. The Court orders deft, to pay pltf.

p. 424. Dec. 13, 1661. Cornells Aarsen pltf. vs. Lodowyck Pos, deft. Deft, in default.

Vol. IV, p. 2.

Jan. 3, 1662.

Cornells Aarsen as curator of the residuary estate of Jacob Coppe, dec'd, demands from Lodvwyck Pos 24 gldrs. in bvrs, according to obligation. The Court order deft, to deposit the money with the Secretary of this City.

p. 267. June 26, 1663. Freryck Flipzen, pltf. vs. Cornells Aarzen deft. Deft, in default.

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Vol. V, p. 31. Feb. 24, 1664.

Among the 94 subscribers towards a City loan of 27500 guilders towards repairing New Amsterdam's fortifications Cornells Aarzen was one among 48 subscribing 100 guilders each.

p. 41. Mrch 25, 1664.

Thomas Hall, pltf. vs. Cornells Aarenzen & wife, defts. Both in default.

p. 52. May 6, 1664.

Jan Vigne, Eghbert Wouterzen, Cornelis Aarzen, Aart Corneliszen, Severy Lauwerens & Cornelis Jacobsen Stil appearing with the R*. Hon. D^ General [Stuyvesant], Jan Vigne states that the General has enclosed the Highway heretofore made use of & made another road, which is not passable in winter. Whereunto the Hon. General answered he shall attend to it.

p. 225. Apr. 19, 1665.

Among those ordered taxed to pay for the maintenance of the English soldiery on Manhattan, Cornelis Aarsen, living outside the land gate (Broadway), was assessed 2 guilders weekly.

Vol. VI, p. 13. June 6, 1666, In the case in dispute between Thomas Hal att of Willem Beeck- man & Jan Vinge & Cornelis Aertzen on the one side pltfs., against Wolfert Webber on the other side, deft, the U. Court at deft's request orders that the land in question shall be again surveyed at his own expense by the surveyor Cortelyou in presence of Alderman Cornelis Van Ruyven, Pieter Stoutenburgh & Jan Langestraat [Longstreet], and — on behalf of deft. — Mr. Jacob Kip. Which done, said persons are requested to settle the question between parties, if possible & reconcile them; if not to report their verdict to the W. Court.

p. 17. June 12, 1666.

Dirck Gerrits Van Tright demands from Cornelis Aertsen delivery of 2 horses & a foal bought by him from deft, for 925 in seawant. Deft, demands that pltf. shall give security for the promised money, as he is given a long time to pay. The U. Court having heard

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parties order pltf. to enter security within 8 days on pain of the trade being declared null. N.B. This June 12 pltf. gave as his security Casper Steinmets.

p. 67. Apr. 2, 1667. Jacob Van Couwenhoven, Egbert Woutersen, Cornells Aartsen, Albert Leendertsen & 3 Commissioners from the Bench to be present at the surveying of land in dispute between

Wolfert Webber [a Minton ancestor]

& Willem Beeckman

p. 69. April 16, 1667. In the matter in question between the Rev. D°. Johannes Mega- polensis, Dom^; Samuel Drisius & M^ CorneHs Van Ru3r^ren on the one side and Cornells Aertsen, Huygh Barentsen & CorneUs Jacobsen Stille on the other side, regarding the tilUng of the land & the pastur- ing of cattle in the common, the U. Mayor's Court appointed the newly elected & old retiring Overseers of Roads & Fences, who are requested to examine the matter, to hear arguments & if possible to decide the case; if not to report to the U. Court.

p. 118. Mrch 10, 1668. Thomas Breden sued John Garland for payment of debt in Boston.

p. 118. Mrch 10, 1668. M^ Paulus Leendersen Van de Grift & M^ AUard Anthony, pltfs, against Jan Bastiaensen, deft. The U. Court having heard parties order (with free consent of parties) that the case shall be referred to impartial arbitrators and to this end the U. Court elects Thomas Hal, Egbert Woutersen, Jan Langestraet (Long- street) and Cornells Aertsen, who are hereby authorized to hear the matter in question argued by parties after examination, to decide this if possible, to reconcile them, & to report their conclusion to the U. Court on the next day.

Vol. I, p. 316. May 31, 1655. Thomas Hall ^Cornells Aertsen pltfs, contra Dirck d'Pottebacker, Pieter Linde, Hendrick Van Dyck, Paulus Leednertsen, Jan

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Geraerdy, Pieter Stoutenburgh & Egbert Woutersen, defts. Pltfs. & all the defts. (except Pieter Linde) in default.

p. 320. June 7, 1655.

Thomas Hall & Cornells Aertsen, in quaHty of overseers, appointed by the Hon. Director General & Council, of the Common Fences on the Island of Manhattan Pltfs vs. Pieter Van de Linde, Hendrick Van Dyck, the wife of Paulus Leend'' Van die Grift and Egbert Woutersen, defts.

Defts. accused of not attending to their share in the repairing of the fence of the common pasture land on Manhattan Island.

Vol. II, p. 91. May i, 1656.

Cornells Jansen, Woodsawyer, says that in the last trouble with the Indians Cornells Aertsen requested and engaged him to remain with him on the General's (Stuyvesant's) Bouwery, and that he would pay him therefor as much as the others, being Frenchmen. And as each of the Frenchmen received for his part 25 gldrs, he requests that deft, be condemned to pay him Hkewise 25 gldrs. Deft, acknowledges that during the late troubles (in September, 1655) with the Indians he requested & engaged pltf. on the Hon. General's Bouwery on aforesaid conditions; but that he did so in the absence of the Hon. General, by the order of Fiscal Tienhoven. Maintains he must look to the Fiscal, but offers to pay pltf., if he may deduct it from the rent of the Bouwery. Parties being heard, the Court decide as Corn^ Aertsen engaged & hired pltf. CorneHs Jansen as aforesaid he is bound to pay him as well as the others, who were then there. Therefore deft, is condemned to satisfy pltf., saving his guarantee against whomsoever gave him orders & directions to hire pltf.

p. 92. May I, 1656.

Thomas Hall & Cornells Aersen in their quality as Overseers of Fences on the Island of Manhattan commissioned by the Director General & Council, pltfs. contra Ide Van Vorst, Hendrick Pietersen, Claes Pietersen Cos, Jan Vinje, Leendert Aerden, CorneHs Jacobsen Stille, Wolfert Webber, Gerrit Hendricksen & Jacob SchelHnger, defts.

Demanded to bear their equal share in the cost of repairing the fence for the common pasturage.

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p. 117. June 19, 1656.

Cornelis Jansen, Woodsawyer, states whereas Cornells Atrtsen fails to pay him according to judgment dated i^* May last, he requests the Court to give orders that he may be paid. So ordered.

p. 125. June 26, 1656.

Andries Lourensen, Sergeant, demands payment of a balance of 24 guilders for wages earned & agreed upon, by Thomas Hall & Cornelis Aertsen. Deft. Thomas Hall acknowledges the debt; says it was incurred for the Common Fence ; requests as those who have cattle fail to pay their quota, that they be constrained thereto. Pay in 3 days.

p. 127. Julys, 1656. [Seep. 141. July 10, 1656.]

W". Beeckman, Tomas Hall & Wolfert Webber, pltfs., contra Leendert Aerden & Cornelis Jacobs Stille, defts. Pltfs. complain about damage done to their tilled land by cattle of defts. Cornelis Aertsen & Dirck Clasen to value the damage & act as arbitrators.

p. 131. July 3, 1656.

Nicasius De Sille in quality as Schout (prosecutor) of this City vs. Dirck Clasen Braeck, deft. For that deft, on last Sunday afternoon during the sermon tapped for & gave drink to 3 or 4 different persons against the placard & ordinance. Deft, denies the same; says he only treated Nicolaes Verleth, Corn^ Aertsen & Ide Van Vorst & their wives to a drink of beer, through friendship and good neighborhood, without taking a penny therefor, as they did him many favors heretofore when after his cattle. Parties being heard, deft, is excused with a warning, this being his first offence, & pltfs. demand herein dismissed.

p. 131.

Nicasius de Sille in his quahty as Schout pltf. vs. Cornelis Aersen, Ide Van Vorst & their servants, defts. For that their servantmen raced last Sunday evening after the sermon, within the City, with horses & wagons & much noise & singing, from which great damage & disaster might have arisen. Concludes, therefore, that defts. or their servants be condemned each in a fine of £4 — Flemish. Cornelis Aersen & Ide Van Vorst, as masters of their servants, for

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their committed fault, condemned each in a fine and penalty of three guilders.

p. 141. July 10, 1656.

Whereas Dirck Clasen is frequently absent on business, the Court has, at the request of W"'. Beeckman, appointed in his place Ide Van Vorst, who is authorized with Cornells Aertsen to value the damage (as noted on p. 10 of these notes, July 3, 1656, p. 127 of New Amst. records).

Pieter Cornelissen, carpenter & millwright, had died prior to Jan. 22, 1660. Vol. 3, p. 108.

Documents relating to the Colonial History of New York. Vol. I, p. 195:

Before me CorneHs Van Tienhoven, Sec^. of New Netherland, appeared Cornells Arlssen, aged about j6 years, who at the request of Cornells Leendersen, deposes, — that it is true that he accom- panied Jacob Stoffelsen & Gerrit Dyrksen into the fort on the day after the attack on the Indians & there heard the Director [kieft] say: " 'Tis the fault of the freemen that the Indians were attacked — but yojar neighbor, Abraham Planck, was well aware of it, who might have warned you." All which deponent declares to be fact & truth. Done in Fort Amsterdam, 28 March, 1643, ^^ New Netherland.

The mark X of Cornells Arlssen.

At that time Cornells Aersen doubtless was Hving at Pavonia (Jersey City).

Vol. II, p. 183.

Emigrants to the Colony of the City of Amsterdam, on the Delaware River, from 1657 to 1661. Cornells Aertsen of Zeven- hoven, his boy & nephew.

Zevenhoven, or Sevenhoven, a village about 12 miles northeast of Ley den.

Vol. XIII, p. 419-

We who have hereunto subscribed our names are wilHng to take our dividends or lots, at the furthest New Dorpe or village (Marble- town) when the governor shall please to give the order for the laying them out unto us. Esopus (Kingston, N. Y.), Sep. 26, 1668. Cornells Arson, and 23 others.

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Documents relating to Col. Hist, of N. Y.

Vol. XIV, p. 377. To D^ Stu5rvesant & Council of New Netherland: Shows with due reverence Johannes Theod. Polheym, preacher, that he has some time ago bought from Cornells Aerssen a parcel of land lying in the village of Midwout (Long Island), & as a pay- ment of 100 guilders has become due, petitioner finds himself compelled to request that your Honors will please to pay for his account, debiting the same lor it, so much to Cornells Aerssen.

The Acting Receiver is ordered to pay for the account of the petitioner 100 gldrs to Cornells Aerssen.

Dec. 21, 1656, at Fort Amsterdam in New Netherland. Calendar of Dutch Manuscripts.

Sep. 12, 1648. Note. Cornells Arentsen of Pavonia (Jersey City) to Isbrandt Dircksen Goethardt for 322 guilders in seewant. [Calendar of Dutch Manuscripts]

This will show that before locating on Manhattan Cornells Aertsen had settled at Pavonia. Thence he seems to have gone to Mid- wout, L. L, and from there to Manhattan Island.

There was also a very prominent merchant, Cornells Jacobsen Steenwyck, living at New Amsterdam at the time, but there is not the least evidence to connect him with Pleter Cornellssen Bryant Van Steenwyck.

Hackensack Reformed Dutch Church Records Baptisms Child &° Date Parents Witnesses

P- 74 Lysbeth Pieter Cornelisse Breyandt Gerrit Van Dien

Mrch 26, 1686 Hendriktie Arents Angenitie Strickers

Hendrlckle	p. 82 Roelof Bongaert	Jan Bongaert
&	Geertruy Breyandt	Lammetie Bongaert
Marretie		Cornells Breyandt
Sep. 29, 1700		Antie Breyandt

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17

Annetie June 28, 1702

Rachel

Feb. 20, 1703

P-85 Cornelis Breyandt Margrit Simese Van Winckel

p. 86

Mattys Hoppe Antie Jurckse

Simeon Jacobse Van Winckel & wife Antie

Cornelis Breyandt Hendriktie Housman

Johannis Aug. 27, 1704

Eendricktie Apr. 24, 1709

Simon

June 5, 1709

Petrus

Dec. 7, 1709

Simeon

Apr. 22, 1 7 10

Andries

Jan. 3, 1714

Hendrick Jan. 23, 1715

Isack

Cornelis Breyandt Margritie Van Winckel

p. 96 Cornelis Breyandt Margrita Simese Van Winckel

p. 96 Isack Vreeland Trintie S. Van Winckel

P- 97 Egbert Ackerman Elysabeth Breyandt

p. 99 Cornelis Breyandt Margrita S. Van Winckel

p. 105 Cornelis Breyandt Margrita S. Van Winckel

p. 108 Gerrit Van Dien

Vrouwtie Verwey

p. 78

Nic. Kip Antie Breyandt

Siarel Housman * & wife Hendriktie * A Hoppe relation

Nicases Kip & wife Antie

Cornelis Breyandt Margrytie Van Winckel

Cornelis 1 ^i j^

Antie ) Breyandt

Isack Vreland & wife Trintie

Jacob S. Van Winckel & wife Jakemintie

Cornelis Breyandt Catr. Ackerman, wife of Jan Verwey

Siarel Huysman Geertruy Breyandt

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p. 8i

Cornells Nic. Kip

Jan. 1,1700 AntiQ Breyandt

Jacob Nic. Kip

Dec. 14,1702 Antie Breyandt

Annatie Nic. Kip

Jan. 3, 1706 Antie Breyandt

Catrina Nic. Kip

Sep. 12, 1708 Antie Breyandt

Elisabeth Nic Kip.

Mrch II, 1 71 1 Antie Breyandt

P-85

p. 90

P- 95

p. 99

Antie Jurkse

(She was wife of Mattys Hoppe)

Mattys Hoppe Marg. S. Van Winkel

Roelof Bongaert Elis Breyandt

Egbert Ackerman Vrouwtie Van Dien

Hendrick Hoppe & wife Mary

p. lOI

Antie Miggiel Schors

Dec. 16, 1 71 1 Elisabeth

P- 113 Cornelia Hendrik Van Gisse

Sep. 16, 1716 Sara Romeyn

After this the number of other & later family connections increases to such an extent that they crowd out the earlier & now more distant Hopper relations as baptismal witnesses & vice versa.

Antie Breyandt

Isack Van Gisse Antie Breyandt

P- 93 Louwerens Egbert Ackermans

Jan. 18, 1708 Elisabeth Breyandt

p. 106 Geertie Egbert Ackerman

May 2, 1 7 14 Elis. Breyandt Same remark as above.

Herman Bras Geertie Egbers

Isack Van Gyse Vrouwtie Van Dien

p. 82 Cornelia Pieter De Groot

Oct. 13,1700 'Qelitie Van Schaieck

It is stated that Cornelis Aerts' children, born in this country, took the name Van Schaick. Note the witnesses.

Hendrick Hoppe Hendricktie Arens

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19

Gritie

Nov. I, 1702

P-85 Pieter De Groot Belitie Van Schaick

Matthys Hoppe, & A daughter of Jan DeGroot

Joannes July 5,

1704

Pieter De Groot Belitie Van Schaieck

Gerrit Van Dien Belitie, wife of G. Jurrise

p. 89 Dina Pieter De Groot Jacob De Groot

Aug. 12, 1705 Belitie Van Schaick Antie Hoppe

The entries on pp. 82, 85 & 89 are strong indications of the relationship between Van Schaick & Hopper.

Cornells Dec. 8, 1700

P-83

Gerrit Van Dien Vrouwtie Verwey

Jan Verwey Hendricktie Arense

P- 77

Elisabeth Gerrit Leydekker Siarel Huysman

Aug. 9, 1696 Neeltie Cornelisse Hendriktie Arentse

It is quite probable that a close and critical study of the Hackensack records and a thorough knowledge of family relations would still further disclose the relationship between Cornelis Aertse & Pieter Cornelissen Bryant & the Van Schaicks.

Members of the Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam Between 1649 & 1660

N. Y. Biogr. & Geneal. Record Vol. 9, p. 45 Lambert Moll & Tryn Pieters his wife

Baptisms Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam: Child &° Date Parents Witnesses

Geertje Lambert Huybertszen Moll Pieter Wolfertszen

Aeltje Pilms Lambert Huybertsz

Sep. 6, 1648 Abraham Mrch 23, 1642

Jan Snedeker Gerrit Wolfertszen Christine Hunen Hester Jans

No witnesses

Cornelis Lambert Huybertszen

May 4, 1 66 1 Hendrickje Cornelis

This doubtless accounts for Lambert Huyberts' Moll being in the Hopper Aerts family circle. After the death of his ist wife he married

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Hendrickje to all appearances the daughter of Cornells Aerts [probably before 1658].

Pieter Cornelissen

In the absence of any absolute, primary documentary proof of the close relationship between Pieter Cornelissen Van Steenwyck or Bryant and Cornelis Aertsen of Manhattan Island we have to rely on secondary or circumstantial proof or evidence. And this is abundantly furnished, especially by the baptismal records.

In the first place, the name or patronymic of the subject of our investigation was Cornelissen which according to the well estab- lished Dutch and New Netherland usage of the time meant that he was the son of Cornelis. The investigator, in his extensive search, has found only one Cornelis among the very many bearing this name who could logically have been the parent of Pieter Cornelissen Bryant, and this CorneHs was Cornelis Aertsen.

There existed a very close relationship between the Hopper and Cornelis Aertsen families, as shown by the baptismal records, first of New Amsterdam, where [see p. i of the notes] Cornelis Aertsen & his wife Belitje Hendricks were constant witnesses at the baptisms of Hoppe or Hopper children. The wife of Andries Hoppe & the wife of Cornelis Aertsen were sisters. The baptismal records of Bergen show the close relationship — thro their continually acting as witnesses for each other — between the Cornelissen and Hopper families. This generation were cousins, through their mother. At the baptism [p. i of notes] of Dierck son of Fredrick Thomassen & Catryna Hoppe, Hendrickje Aert, wid. of Pieter Cornelise was a witness. Why? Because through her deceased husband she was a cousin by marriage of Catryna Hoppe. On page i of the notes we find Lambert Huybertszen Mol acting as a witness with Arie Corneliszen for a child of Andries Hoppe. Why? Doubtless because having recently married Hendrickje Cornelis (dau. of Cornelis Aertsen) he, Mol, — through his wife, — had become a relative of the Hoppers. These notes also contain several instances where Cornelissens acted as witnesses at Hopper baptisms and vice versa.

The Hackensack baptismal records again bear testimony to the close relationship between the Breyants & the Hoppers, as indi- cated through their continually officiating as witnesses for each other, and interrelated families. Note also at the foot of p. 13 of

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these notes that both Hendricktie Arens [wid. of Pieter Cornelissen Van Steenwyck or Bryant] and Hendrick Hoppe were witnesses, in 1700, at the baptism of a daughter of Belitie Van Schaick. On p. 53, Vol. 7, of the N. Y. Genealogical and Biographical Record it is stated that the children of Cornelis Aertse & Belitje Hendricks took the name Van Schaick. All except Hendrickje bap. July 7, 1 64 1, who probably died unmarried. We ^wo7£^ that she did not, but married Lambert Huybertszen Mol.

Therefore the Van Schaicks and Bryants were brothers and sisters, which accounts for their often acting as witnesses for or with each other under the name of Cornelissen, as well as once at Hackensack under the name of Van Schaick & Hendricktie Arens or Aerts as the wid. of Pieter Cornelissen.

The question of why Pieter Cornelissen then did not share in his paternal inheritance [p. 53, Vol. 7, N. Y. Gen. & Biogr. Record] remains to be considered. Pieter doubtless was the oldest son of Cornelis Aertsen and settled in New Jersey while his younger broth- ers and sisters were growing up, and assisting their father on his farm. As happened with so many older sons who set out for them- selves, he doubtless had received advances from his father which fully covered his share in the paternal inheritance. If we could find Cornelis Aertsen' s will, this would have been stated, as it was stated in the wills of many later testators which have come down to us. Pieter was busy developing his Bergen or Hackensack hold- ings which occupied all his time and energy, and at the time of Pieter's marriage to Hendrickje Aerts (July 10, 1670) his father had just died.

Joining the various Hnks in the chain of secondary or circum- stantial evidence, as shown in the accompanying notes, there can be no doubt that Pieter Cornelissen Van Steenwyck or Bryant was the son of Cornelis Aertsen of Manhattan.

It is not plain why Cornelis Aerts' younger children should have taken the name Van Schaieck. There is a Schaick, a neighborhood, section or district, 2}4 miles northeast of Leerdam in the province of South Holland, besides 2 polders (drained lakes) in the same location. There are also two manors. Great and Little Schaick, 1)4 miles northeast of Scherpenzeel in the province of Gelderland, and about 25 or 30 miles distant from Steenwyck in the Province of Overysel.

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Aardrykskundig Woordenboek van Nederland, by S. Gille Heringa. 3d Edition, 1874.

It was nothing unusual among the Holland Dutch in those early pioneer days for children of the same parents to adopt entirely different family names. It, in reality, occurred so often that the practice almost became a custom. This custom doubtless accounts for the disappearance of many descendants of early pioneers from the records. Those descendants adopted certain names and where the records do not clearly indicate the connection or relation- ship between the bearer of the original name and the bearers of the later adopted name, the means of identification are lost.

N. Y., Dec. 10, 191 2. DiNGMAN Versteeg.

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CoRNELis Aertszen (Bryant^), b. 1607, probably in Steen- wick, Holland; m. (ist) Belitje Hendricks, who died before March 2, 1662. He m. (2nd) July 10, 1662, Weyntje Elberts, widow of Aert Willemszen (N. Y. R. D. ch. rec, Marriages). Cornelis Aertszen was in New Netherlands (now New York) prior to 1650.

His children by his first marriage were :

2. I. Pieter Cornelisse Breijandt (see Dutch rec, p. 16);

m. Hendrickje Arentse +

3. H. Hendrickje Breijandt, b. July 7, 1641; m. Lambert

Huybersen Moll (Dutch rec, p. 19).

4. III. Arie (Adriaen) Breijandt, b. July 9, 1642; m. Rebecca

Yrens.

5. IV. Hendrick Breijandt, b. Sept. 23, 1646; m. Geertie

Hoppe. (Dutch rec, p. i.)

6. V. Lysbeth Breijandt, b. Oct. i, 1651.

Cornelis Aertszen, the founder of the American branch of the Dutch family of Breyant, Hke so many thousands of others (says Mr. Dingman Versteeg of New York, an expert on the records of early Holland Dutch in this country, and who has made extensive research on the Bryant ancestry), appears to have been known and referred to only by his patronymic. One of his sons seems to have adopted the family name of Breyant [a customary proceeding which was regarded as both proper and legal]. Tradition states that two brothers of the family of Bryant went from England to Holland to escape rehgious persecution. They may have married in Holland before then, or more probably their descendants emi- grated to America. The custom of taking surnames, sometimes, of a near relative makes it possible that Pieter CorneHsse adopted the name of Breyant, which may have belonged to the maternal side of the house. As in most all similar instances, the evidence

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appears to be only circumstantial. Sufl&cient time has not been taken to solve this problem.

Cornelis Aertszen was worthy in every respect, enterprising and public-spirited, a pioneer entitled to recognition among the founders of this great nation. He was in New Netherlands prior to 1650 and took a prominent part in the affairs of his day, "so you cer- tainly have reason to be proud of him."

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PiETER CoRNELissE Breyandt^ (Comelis Aertszen^), b. prior to 1650; d. 1692; m. July 31, 1670, Hendrickje Arentse. Marriage rec, Bergen R. D. ch., p. 281, Holland Society copy: "July 10, 1670, Banns Piet Cornelisse Van Steenwyck (Brey- andt) young man, and Henrickje Arentse, young woman; married July 31, 1670, before the court at Bergen."

Children:

7. I. Annatie (Annatje Anna Breyandt), bap. Sept. 10,

1671; m. Dec. 20, 1691, Nicassius Kip; m. (2nd) Oct. 10, 1 7 13, Isaac Van Gysse+

8. II. Geertruyd Breyandt, bap. Nov. 8, 1673; witnesses,

Hendrick CorneHssen and Hendrickji Aerts-f-

9. HI. Cornelius Breyandt, b. Apr. 18, 1676; m. Dec. 7,

1700, Margrita Simese Van Winkel-f-

10. IV. Arent Breyandt, bap. Oct. 7, 1678; witnesses, WilHam

Hoppe and Marritje Arentse (p. 69, Holland Society rec).

11. V. Andries Breyandt, bap. Aug. 21, 1681, at Bergen,

N. J.; witnesses, Matys Hoppe +, Mynonn Paulase.

12. VI. Andries Breyandt, bap. June 30, 1684; witnesses,

Matys Hoppe and M3nionn Paulase.

13. VII. Lyzabet (Elizabeth) Breyandt, bap. Mar. 26, 1686;

m. Oct. 26, 1695, Roelf Bongaert+

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Annatie Breyant^ (Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis Aertszen^), b. Sept. 10, 1671; m. Dec. 20, i69i,Nicasius Kip, b. abt. 1660,

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New Anstel (New Castle) on the South or Delaware River in Delaware; d. in latter part of 171 2; son of Hendrick H. Kip and Anna de Sill. Both Nicasius Kip and his wife Annatie were admitted to membership in the Hackensack ch. Sept. 22, 1694. Both were witnesses to a baptism Oct. 4, 171 2, soon after which Nicasius died. Since his widow m. Isaac Van Gysse, widower of Hildegond Kuj^Der. (History Preakness Ref . Ch. by Rev. George Labaw, p. 45.) He was made a deacon Apr. 16, 1695.

Children:

14. I. Isaak Kip, bap. 1697; witnesses, Gertruy Breyandt

and Siarel Huysman.

15. II. Cornelis Kip, bap. Jan. i, 1700; witness, An tie Jurkse,

wife of Mattys Hoppe.

16. III. Jacob Kip, bap. Dec. 14, 1702; witnesses, Mattys

Hoppe and Marg. S. Van Winkel.

17. IV. Annatie Kip, bap. Jan. 3, 1706; witnesses, Roelof

Bongaert and Elis Breyandt.

18. V. Catrina Kip, bap. Sept. 12, 1708; witnesses, Egbert

Ackerman and Vrouwtie Van Dien.

19. VI. Elisabeth ICip, bap. Mar. 11, 1711; witnesses, Hen-

drick Hoppe and wife Mary.

8

Geertruyd Breyandt^ (Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornehs Aerts- zen^), bap. Nov. 8, 1673; m. Oct. 26, 1695, Roelf (Ralph) Bongaert of Hackensack, N. J., son of Cornelisse Janse Boom- gaert or Bongaert, Bongart; descendants known as Bogart of Flushing. (See Bergens, Kings Co., p. 42.)

Children: ru o i. •*. t

bap. Sept. 29, 1700; witnesses, Jan

20. Hendrickie Bongaert

21. Marretie Bongaert

Bongaert, Lammertie Bongaert, Cornelis Breyandt, Antie Breyandt.

9

Cornelius Bryant^ (Pieter Cornehsse,^ CorneHs Aertszen^), b. Apr. 18, 1676, in Bergen, N. J.; d. 1729-30; m. Dec. 7, 1700, Margrietje (Marguerite) Simese Van Winkel, who was bap.

26 BRYANT GENEALOGY

Nov. 4, 1676; d. Dec. i, 1730; dau. of Symon Jacobse Van Winkel, bap. July 24, 1653, and Annatje Arianse Sip, dau. of Claas A. Sip. An abstract of his will is given as follows in Vol. 23, p. 68, New Jersey Archives : Cornells (Cornelius) Breyandt of Elizabethtown, Essex Co., yeoman, dated Oct. 2, 1720. Wife, Margarett. Children, Johanis, Simon, Andris, Hanne, Stepson Peter, Winne. House in Springfield on south side of road, a negro boy. Executors, the wife, John Kewman of Newark, John Blanchard, Jr., of Elizabeth Town . Proved Dec. 19, 1720. Also will of his widow, viz., Nov. 8, 1729, Margaret Breyant, widow of Cornelius, of Elizabeth Town, Essex Co. Sons, Peter Wenem, Johannis, Simeon, and Andris. Daughters, Hannah, wife of Cornelius Westerveld, Rachel Breyant (under age), Hendrickie, wife of Jonah Carl, who has dau. Elizabeth. Two tracts of land, bought of John Blan- chard, Jr., personal estate. Executors, Johannis Knewman and Egbert Ackerman of Bergen Co. Proved Jan. 13, 1729-30. Margrietje Simese Van Winkle; m. (ist) Martin Winne, Oct. 30, 1697, who d. 1698.

Children:

22. I. Annetie Breyant, bap. June 28, 1702, at Hackensack;

m. Cornells Juriese Westerveld. The record of her marriage is as follows: " Anntie Breyant, young dame living at New Britain and Cornells Juriese Westerveld, young man living at Aken- sack, both born at Ackensack, announce their intention of marriage Sept. 14, 1723."

23. n. Johannes Breyant, bap. Aug. 27, 1704.

24. III. Hendricktie (Henrietta) Breyant, bap. April 22, 17 10;

m. Jonah Carl, had dau. 24a. Elizabeth Carl

L 25. IV. Simeon Briant, b. 1710; bap. April 22, 1711; m. Han- nah Searing +

26. V. Andris Briant, bap. Jan. 3, 17 14; m. Elizabeth

+

27. VI. Rachel Briant, under age of 18 years in 1729.

FOURTH GENERATION 27

13

Lyzabet (Elizabeth) Breyandt^ (Bryant) (Pieter Corne- lisse,^ Cornells^), bap. 1686 in R. D. ch., Hackensack, N. J.; m. Egbert Ackerman, who was b. at Bergen, in East N. J. Banns pubhshed Apr. 12, 1707, at Hackensack, N. J, [New Jersey Archives, Vol. 22, p. 470.]

Children:

27a. I. Lauwrens Ackerman, b. Jan. 18, 1708; witnesses, Herman Bras and Geertie Egbers.

27b. II. Petrus Ackerman, b. Dec. 7, 1709; witnesses, Cor- nelius and Antie Breyandt.

27c. III. Geertie Ackerman, b. Feb. 5, 1712; witnesses, Isaac Van Gyse, Vrouwtie Van Dien.

27d. IV. Geertie Ackerman, b. May 2, 1714; witnesses, Isaac Van Gyse, Vrouwtie Van Dien.

27e. V. Lauwrens Ackerman, b. Aug. 5, 1716.

27f. VI. Hendricktie Ackerman, b. Sept. 29, 1717.

27g. VII. Annatie Ackerman, b. Aug. 14, 1720.

27h. VIII. Lauwrens Ackerman, b. Mar. 3, 1723.

271. IX. Cornelis Ackerman, b. Apr. 17, 1726.

25 FOURTH GENERATION

Simeon Bryant^ (B riant, Breyandt) CorneUus^ [9], Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. 1710; bap. Apr. 22, 1711; d. June 25,

1784; m. Hannah Searing, who was b , 1718; d. Apr.

7, 1785; dau. of John Searing. They lived on a farm near Springfield, N. J.; probably inherited the farm. This farm is still in possession of a descendant of his family. They are both buried in the old churchyard at Springfield, N. J.

Children:

28. I. Phoebe Bryant, b. Oct. 6, 1736; m. Samuel Littell;

had eight children.

29. II. Jacob Bryant, b. Feb. 23, 1739; m. Abigail Rush-

more +

30. HI. Hannah Bryant, b. July 7, 1741; d. Feb. 2, 1803;

buried in Springfield, N. J.

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31. IV. Sarah Bryant, b. Jan, 23, 1743; m. (ist) Daniel Ross;

(2nd) Constance Cooper.

32. V. Samuel Bryant, b. Jan. 9, 1746; m. Lydia Craig of

Westfield, N. J.; had nine children; lived at Mt. Freedom, N. J.+

33. VI. EHas Bryant, b. Jan. 5, 1748; d. unm.

34. VII. Rachel Bryant, b. Feb. 2, 1750; m. Nathaniel Ross+

35. VIII. Elizabeth Bryant, b. Oct. 2, 1753; m. Abraham Mul-

f ord ; had children : 35a. I. Elizabeth Mulford. 35b. II. Sarah Mulford.

36. IX. James Bryant, b , 1754 (probably the James

who moved to Washington Co., Pa., and thence to Fredericktown, Ohio). J 37. X. David Bryant, b. May 22, 1756; m. Catherine Wool- ley+

38. XL Rhoda Bryant, b. Aug. 5, 1758; m. (ist) Isaac

Marsh; had six children; m. (2nd) Jonah Cooper +

39. XII. Simeon Bryant, b. Mar. 16, 1760; m. Mary Searing+

26

Andris (Andrew) Brient^ (Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse^ Cornelis^), bap. 17 14; witnessed by Nicassius Kip and Anntie Breyandt; d. about Nov. 1750, (yeoman). Lived in Elizabeth- , town. His will made in 1749 names his wife Elizabeth and his sons John and Cornelius, also Samuel and Andres, both under age, and appoints his brother Simeon Brient executor.

Children:

39a. I. John Bryant (Brient), b , 1739; d. Oct. 26,

1801; m. Abigail , who was b. Oct. 19,

1705; d. Feb. 2, 1856. Children:

1023. I. Mary Bryant, b , 17 • • •

1024. II. Andrew Bryant.

39b. II. Cornelius Bryant. 39c. III. Samuel Bryant. 39d. IV. Andres Bryant.

40	I.
41	II.
42	III.
43	IV.
44	V.

FIFTH GENERATION 29

29 FIFTH GENERATION

Jacob Brient^ (Bryant) (Simeon* [25], Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Feb. 23, 1739; m. Abigail Rushmore.

Children:

Abigail Brient, b ; m. Richard Kissam +

Samuel Brient, b

Mary Brient, b ; m. A. M. Meeker.

Hannah Brient, b ; m. A. M. Kissam.

Nancy Brient, b ; m. Samuel Meeker of

Philadelphia, Pa.

31

Sarah Brient^ (Bryant) (Simeon* [25], Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Jan. 23, 1743; m. (ist) Daniel Ross m. (2nd) Constance Cooper.

Children ist m.:

45. I. Daniel Ross, Jr., who m, Phoebe Frieson of Orange,

N.J.

46. II. Rachel Ross, who m. William Lawrence of Rahway,

N.J. Children of 2nd m.:

47. IV. Fanny Cooper.

48. V. Sarah Cooper, m Day.

32

Samuel Brient^ (Bryant) (Simeon* [25], Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Jan. 9, 1746; m. Lydia Craig, dau. of Andrew Craig of Westfield, N. J.; resided at Westfield, N. J.

Children:

Simeon Brient.

Jacob Brient.

James Brient.

David Brient.

Elias Brient.

Hannah Brient; m. Mr. Horton.

Elizabeth Brient; m. Mr. Brown.

Sarah Brient; m. Mr. Young.

49	I.
50	II.
51	III.
52	IV.
53	V.
54	VI.
55	VII.
56	VIII.

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34

Rachel Brient^ (Bryant) (Simeon^ [25], Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Feb. 2, 1750; d. Sept. 14, 1810; m. Nathaniel Ross.

Children:

57. I, James Ross; m. Margaret Moore.

58. II. Abigail Ross; m. Samuel Magie.

Rachel Bryant lived in the home of her brother David for a few years before her marriage, where she left a loving remem- brance. She is buried in the old graveyard at Springfield, New Jersey.

NEW JERSEY BRANCH

No effort has been made to trace the Bryant descendants other than those of David Bryant of 1756; however, we include the following data:

38 . ^

Rhoda Brient^ (Bryant) (Simeon^ [25], Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Aug. 5, 1760; m. Isaac Marsh of Rahway, N. J.

		Children:
38a.	I.	John Marsh.
38b.	II.	Isaac Marsh.
38c.	III.	Abram Marsh.
38d.	IV.	Bryant Marsh.
38e.	V.	Susan Marsh.
38f.	VI.	Hannah Marsh,

39

Simeon Bryant^ (Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^

Cornelis^), b. Mar. 16, 1760; m. Mary Searing, b. Feb. 14,

1766; d. Aug. 22, 1856. Simeon d. Sept. 28, 1831. Simeon

Bryant and Mary his wife and three of their children are

buried in the old churchyard in Springfield, N. J-

39a.	I.
39b.	II.
39c.	III.
39d-	IV.
396-	V.
39f-	VI.
39g-	VII.
39h.	VIII.
391-	IX.
39 J •	X.
39k.	XI.

/■

FIFTH GENERATION 31

Children:

Elizabeth Bryant, b. Jan. 5, 1784.

Chloe Bryant, b. Nov. 11, 1786.

Fanny Bryant, b. Aug. 30, 1788.

Daniel Saering Bryant, b. Dec. 15, 1790.

Hannah Bryant, b. Dec. i, 1794.

Nancy Bryant, b. Feb. i, 1797; d. April 15, 1798,

Jacob Bryant, b. Apr. 9, 1800; d, June 5, 1803.

Mary Bryant, b. May 6, 1803.

Jane Bryant, b. Nov. 12, 1804; m. Mr. Keeler; lives

in New York City. Simeon Alfred Bryant, b. Mar. 12, 1807. Sarah Ann Bryant, b. Sept. 12, 1810.

40

Abigail Brient^ (Bryant) (Jacob^ [32] Simeon,^ Cornelius,^

Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b ; m. Richard Kissam,

who was a cousin of Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt.

Children: 40a. I. Daniel Kissam, who m. Mary Bryant and had chil- dren as follows: 40b. 11. John Rushmore Kissam.

40c. III. FrankHn Kissam; resided in East Orange, N. J. 4od. IV. Anna Kissam; resided in Newark, N. J.

37 Descendants of David Bryant, 1656-1835

David Bryant^ (Simeon"^ [25], Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), son of Simeon Briant and Hannah Searing, b. May 22, 1756, at Springfield, N. J.; d. Aug., 1835, ^t Wolf Lake, Noble Co., Ind.; was m. abt. 1782, probably near Springfield, N. J., to Catherine Woolley, b. abt. 1759; d. Aug., 1835, at Wolf Lake, Ind., who was a dau. of Abraham Woolley and Catherine Woodruff.

Children: 59. I. Sarah Bryant, b. Jan. 23, 1783; m. Ephriam Vas- binder+

32 BRYANT GENEALOGY

60. II. Elias Bryant, b. Nov. 5, 1784; m. Ann Vance +

61. III. Isaac Bryant, b. June 18, 1786; m. Maria Louisa

Fisher +

62. IV. Joseph Bryant, b. Apr. 14, 1788; m. Dorothy Camp-

bell+

63. V. Samuel Bryant, b. Jan. 25, 1790; m. Mary Ross; 2nd,

Joanna Woodruff.

64. VI. Abraham Bryant, b. Nov. 5, 1791; d. Aug. 17, 1793 +

65. VII. Mary Bryant, b. Mar. 25, 1793; m. Sylvanus Cooper+

66. VIII. Simeon Bryant, b. Apr. 26, 1795; m. EHzabeth

McCauley+

67. IX. David Bryant, b. May 12, 1797; m. Rachel Adams;

m. 2nd, Margaret Steinbrook; m., 3rd, Mercy H. Ransom +

68. X. Hannah Bryant, b. Apr. 16, 1799; m. Matthew Black

Mitchell +

69. XL EHzabeth Bryant, b. Mar. 13, 1801; m. Charles

Cracraft Post+

70. XII. Jacob Bryant, b. Jan. 15, 1803 ; m. Jane Anne Welsh+

71. XIII. John Bryant, b. July 5, 1805 ; killed at the age of 15 by

the falHng of a tree.

72. XIV. Nancy Bryant, b. Dec. 16, 1807; m. (ist), David

Agnew; (2nd), John Keller +

73. XV. Jane Bryant, b. May 8, 1810; m. Madison Washing-

ton Welch +

David Bryant It is a difficult matter to pay worthy tribute to these early pioneers of America. We cannot even fancy what trials they met, what hardships they endured, or with what determination they braved the dangers of the times to provide homes for their families. Of this sturdy stock was our ancestor, Daved Bryant, soldier and pioneer, courageous to face the foe in securing Hberty for the American people, and one of the earliest pioneers to brave the savage and blaze the way for the civiHzation of the West. Born in 1756, he spent his early childhood in New Jersey, where he found that strength of character so essential in the higher develop- ment of our nation. At the age of nineteen he entered the Conti- nental Army, enhsting at Springfield, New Jersey, and remaining in

FIFTH GENERATION 33

service five years. In 1790 he, with his family, moved to Washing- ton County, Pennsylvania. He there purchased a farm in Buffalo Township, near Owl Creek. The name of David Bryant appears in the first census of the United States taken in 1790, as residing in Washington County, Pennsylvania, his family consisting then of seven members. In 181 6 he again moved westward to Knox County, Ohio. Here he owned three farms near Fredericktown, Ohio. The following is a communication dated August 8, 191 1, from the recorder of Knox County, Ohio: "David Bryant pur- chased one hundred acres from Reuben Sutton, another one hun- dred and ninty-eight acres from Jacob Mitchel, another about two hundred acres from Wm. Mitchell."

At an advanced age he started westward with his wife, in com- pany with the family of his son Elias, this time for Indiana. Mrs. Bryant objected to the new venture, and as they visited friends on the way, each tried to dissuade them from going further, but David was not a man to brook opposition. They finally came to Wolf Lake, about fifteen miles northwest of Fort Wayne, Indiana, where they spent the summer of 1835. Elias bought land there from the government. The aged parents could not withstand the hardships incident to pioneer Hfe. They both sickened and died in the month of August. They are buried on the east bank of Eel River, on ground which Elias Bryant sold to his nephew David Vasbinder.

Mr. Strain lived within three miles of the graves; there is also a wagon road not more than twenty rods east of them. The exact spot, as far as we can ascertain, is unkown. The indomitable will and progressive spirit of this ancestor led him always in the fore- march of western emigration, and he gave to this country sons and daughters who have proved to be loyal patriots and faithful citizens. There have come down to us through the older members of the family many interesting traditions of this great-grandfather David. Mrs. J. K. Blackstone, his granddaughter remembers hearing her father say that his father was a strict disciplinarian, which might have been due to his mihtary training. He was over six feet in height, and an average weight of about one hundred and ninety pounds, his frame large and powerful with a commanding pres- ence. In later Hfe he fell and fractured a hip so that he was obliged to use a cane. The wife, Catherine Woolley Bryant, was a small woman. She lost her eyesight and was blind for fifteen

34 BRYANT GENEALOGY

years before her death. She left a memory of sweetness and loving kindness that was a benediction to all who were privileged to know her. Her mother, Catherine Woodruff Woolley (widow of Abraham Woolley) spent her last years in the home of her grand- children, Joseph and Dorothy Campbell Bryant, who Hved in Buffalo Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, near Clays- ville. She died there in 1825 at the advanced age of one hundred and six years and was buried near Claysville, Pennsylvania. Mr. Joseph Bryant of Clifton Forge, Virginia, son of the above Joseph, is authority for this record of the good old age of our ancestress, Catherine Woodruff Woolley. Military record of David Bryant: "State of New Jersey, office of Adjutant General. It is certified that the records of this ofhce show that David Bryant served one month in 1776 as private, minute man Captain Horton's Co., ist Regiment, Essex Co., N. J. militia; again served 8 days in same company and regiment; served 3 months in the winter of 1778-79 as private, same company and regiment; afterwards served 7 monthly tours under Capt. Joseph Horton during Revolutionary War."

[Signed] William S. Stryker, Adjutant General.

From Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C: "David Bryant served several short tours with the New Jersey Troops in each year from 1776 to 1780 on alarms and guard duty under Capt. Brookfield, Capt. Horton and Capt. Townley, Col. Thomas and Col. Spencer. Battles engaged, Springfield, Conn., Farms, and Elizabethtown, Applied for pension Oct. 5, 1833; res. at date of application, Wayne, Knox Co., Ohio; age at date of application, born in Springfield, N. J., May 22, 1756. His pension was allowed. He moved about 1791 to Washington Co., Pa., and about 1816 to Knox Co., Ohio."

[Signed] H. Clay Evens, Commissioner.

There were many smaller engagements during his five years of active service in and around Springfield. It is probable that he faced the enemy many times with ball and powder. On the 17 th of September, 1776, there was a brisk skirmish at Springfield which is described as follows by Col. Symmes, the American commander: "On the approach of Gen. Lesley's 'British' troops towards Spring-

FIFTH GENERATION Q!f>p,1 35

field they were discovered by Maj. Spencer's cadets stationed on the western road. Major Spencer instantly dispatched a light horseman at full speed four miles to Chatam to notify the Col. Commandant that the enemy in considerable force were within two miles of Springfield. The brigade 'American' was already under arms and was ordered instantly to march towards Spring- field to sustain Maj. Spencer. Meantime, the Major prudently abandoned Springfield and retreated toward Chatam, westward, where he was reinforced by the American brigade at Bryant's Tavern. After Maj. Spencer had communicated to the Col. Commandant the position of the enemy then occupying Spring- field, the brigade advanced to the attack. The center of the enemy occupied the ground in front of and the meadow behind the Woodruff Tavern. The Col. Commandant of the mihtia supported by Col. Lindly on the left and Major Spencer (who now com- manded the Essex Regiment) on the right brought up the center of the brigade until they were within pistol shot of the enemy. The confhct continued about an hour, when darkness forbade a longer contest at that time and the firing seemed mutually to cease on both sides. The Brigade fell back that evening only one mile to Briant's Tavern, struck up fires and lay all night on their armes, intending to make a second attack in the morning, but in the morning the enemy was not to be found : he had withdrawn in the night with all possible speed. This was the first instance in the state of New Jersey when the British troops turned their backs and fled from those they called rebels, and this success, small as it was, taught the Jersey militia that the foe was not invincible." There was another skirmish at Springfield on the fifth of January, 1777. Again was fought the battle at Springfield on June 23, 1780, when 5,000 British tried to enter the hill country surrounding Morristown, where General Washington had his camp, but were severely repulsed. On the occasion of the burning of Springfield by General Chnton, Chaplain Caldwell, whose wife with babe in her arms was shot by a British soldier, rushed to the church when the men were in want of wadding, came out with his arms filled with hymn books and shouted, "Put Watt's into them, boys." History states that all but three of the houses of Springfield were burned. Many family records were destroyed. The following shows that the father and mother of David Bryant received slight

36 BRYANT GENEALOGY

reimbursement for their losses (Report of Commission on Public Records of New Jersey, filed at State House, page 104) : ''Hannah Briant 1 776-1 780 i6£. Simeon Briant 462£ 11 shillings. Inven- tory of losses by depredation of English Troops, dated Springfield, N. J., May 11, 1789."

Family tradition harbors many interesting experiences of these ancestors during the Revolutionary period. The horrors of war were nowhere greater, if as great, as in New Jersey. The winter of 1779-80 is memorable for the severity of the season and for the devastation made by the merciless foe.

The following is a fac-simile of signature of David Bryant of 1756 (37):

59 SIXTH GENERATION

Sarah Bryant^ (David^ [37], Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Jan. 23, 1783, in Springfield, N. J. ;

d. Dec. I, 1867; m , 1804, Ephraim Vasbinder, b. July

17, 1779; d. Sept. 17, 1836. Soon after their marriage, which took'place near Washington, Pa., they moved to Mansfield, 0., where they accumulated a large property. They donated a fountain with statuary to the city of Mansfield. They are buried in the cemetery at Mansfield.

Children:

74. I. David Vasbinder, b. Sept. 6, 1805; unm.; d. May 9,

1882.

75. II. Jane Vasbinder, b , 1803; unm.; d. Sept. 28,

1897.

60

Elias Bryant^ (David^ [37], Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Nov. 5, 1784, in Springfield, N. J.; d. at Pleasant Grove, Sept. 10, 1850; m. March, 1821, Ann Vance, b. July 20, 1784, in Middletown, Washington Co., Pa,; d. Feb. 10, 1847; buried at Pleasant Grove, Lake Co.,

pq

SIXTH GENERATION 37

Ind.; dau. of Robert Vance, one of the pioneer settlers of Pennsylvania and a native of Ireland.

Children:

76. I. Arthur Vance Bryant, b. June 25, 1822; m. Henrietta

Hill+

77. II. David Bryant, b. Sept. 20, 1824; m. Mary McGill+

78. III. Robert Bryant, b. Dec. 17, 1826; m. Mary Jane

Merriss +

79. IV. Isaac Bryant, b ; d. at the age of thirteen from

the bite of a rattlesnake while crossing a prairie.

80. V. Son, died in infancy.

81. VI. John Bryant, b. July 20, 1833; m. Mary Angeline

Lawrence +

EHas Bryant accompanied his parents on their removal from New Jersey to Washington County, Pennsylvania, and there he was reared and educated. He afterwards removed to Knox County, Ohio, about 1820. He followed farming in the Buckeye State until the fall of 1835, when he went by wagon to Lake County, Indiana, settHng at Pleasant Grove in Cedar Creek Township. Here he was one of the first settlers and purchased land from the government for which he paid one dollar and twenty-five cents an acre. On March 16, 1839, EHas Bryant entered from the United States the west half of southeast quarter of section 18. His patent is dated June 25, 1841, and is recorded in Book 87, page 102, Indiana Land Records. He transformed this raw tract into richly cultivated fields and carried on farming imtil his death at the age of sixty-six years. He was a zealous and active member of the Presbyterian Church, in which he served as an elder. He gave his poHtical support to the Whig party and during his early residence in Lake County his enterprise and energy made him a valuable citizen of the frontier district.

61

Isaac Bryant,® (David^ [37], Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter CorneKsse,^ Cornells^), b. June 18, 1786, near Springfield, N. J.;

d. Feb. 16, 1859; buried at Wyandot, Ohio; m , 1844, at

Circle^/ille, Ohio, Maria Louisa Fisher, who was b. Nov. 7,

38 BRYANT GENEALOGY

1819, in Utica, N. Y. She d. Feb. 4, 1890; buried in Bucyrus, Ohio.

Children:

82. I. Isaac W. Bryant, b, Feb. 17, 1845; d. Mar. 16, 1845.

83. II. Katharine Bryant, b. Jan. 10, 1847; rii- Richard

Carter +

84. III. Frederick Bryant, b. Mar. 3, 1848; d. Aug. 3, 1849.

85. IV. John Quincy Bryant, b. Feb. 16, 1850; m. Emma

Wheeler +

86. V. Maria Louisa Bryant, b. Mar. 28, 1852; d. Mar. 25,

1869.

87. VI. Ann Bryant, b. Oct. 5, 1854; d. Jan. 4, 1855.

88. VII. I Jeannie Bryant, b. Nov. 27, 1855; m. Frank J.

i Sheckler+

89. VIII. [ Charles Post Bryant, b. Nov. 27, 1855 +

90. IX. Benjamin FrankHn Bryant, b. May 29, 1858; m. Mar.

17, 1880, Ella May de Lancy, who was b. Jan., 1863, at Shiloh, Ohio; dau. of Joseph De Lancy and Rebecca Deurdorff. Occupation, carpenter; Democrat. Res., Heyburn, Idaho.

Isaac Bryant served in the War of 181 2. He was a very extensive stock-raiser and meat-packer in Columbus, Ohio. He sustained a heavy loss in 1844, when his extensive packing houses were washed away by a flood. In 1845 he purchased a farm near Wyandot and engaged in stock-rkising and shipping, which occupied his time until his death. His children were educated by a governess in the home.

Mrs. Bryant was the daughter of Frederick Fisher, who was born in Elsasse, France. He was a ropemaker, and made the kite-cord that carried the first wire across the Niagara Falls for the first suspension bridge. The kite was made of silk and was ten feet long. Her mother was Quigley, born in Ireland.

62

Joseph Bryant® (David^ [37], Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Apr. 14, 1788, in Springfield, N. J.; d. May 22, 1867, at Salem, Franklin Co., Tenn. ; m. Jan. 13,

JOSEPH BRYANT

SIXTH GENERATION 39

1813, in Bethany, Va., to Dorathy Campbell, b. July 27, 1793, at Market Hill, Armaugh Co., Ireland. Dau. of Thomas Campbell and Jane Carneigle.

Children:

91. I. Jane Bryant, b ; m. Samuel Grafton +

92. II. Thomas Campbell Bryant, b , 1818; m. Eliza

Chapman +

93. III. Joseph William Cullen Bryant, b. Nov. 13, 1824; m.

EHzabeth Postlewaite+

94. IV. Alexander Campbell Bryant, b. Oct. 8, 1828; m. (ist)

Jenevieve Gallager; m. (2nd) Mary Calvert Berry+

Thomas Campbell was a member of the celebrated Campbell clan of Scotland, and Duke of Argyle. He sailed from Ireland for America with his family. They were shipwrecked off the coast of Scotland, so returned and spent the winter in Glasgow, where his son Alexander attended the University. They came to United States the following spring and lived in Bethany, Burke County, Virginia, where he and his son Alexander established Bethany College and became the founders of the Christian Disciple Church. In 1832 Alexander Campbell went into Kentucky where he estab- lished the new faith. Dorathy Campbell Bryant died December 12, 1 86 1, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a woman of fine intellect, and was called a better theologian than her brother Alexander, the great teacher, and bequeathed to her descendants fine intellectual and physical strength. Joseph Bryant was a very extensive farmer and stock-raiser. A strong Whig and Republican. He was a friend of John Brown, whom he met at Pleasant Hill Seminary, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and planned ways and means for aiding negroes to escape by means of the "Under ground Railroad." He was a prominent member of the Camp- bellite or Christian Church and was the first member baptized by the Rev. Alexander Campbell. The baptism took place in Owl Creek on the Bryant Farm in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Samuel D. Bryant,^ (David^ [37], Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ CorneHs^), b. Jan. 25, 1790, in Buffalo Twp.,

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Washington Co., Pa.; d. Feb. 23, 1875, near Hebron, Ind.; m. (ist) Mary Ross of Washington Co., Pa. She was b. Aug. 14, 1799; d. Mar. 23, 1825, in Washington Co., Pa.; m. (2nd) Joanna Woodruff, who was b. 1802 in Green Co., Pa.; d. Apr. 2, 1840, near Crown Point, Ind.; m. (3rd) in 1843, ^^^^ Crown Point, Ind., Sarah Ann (Davis) Young of Lake Co., Ind. She d. 1874, near Lowell, Ind.

Children:

95. I. David E. Bryant, b. Mar. 3, 1819; d. unm. Apr. 13,

1846, at Crown Point, Ind., of typhoid fever.

96. II. Sarah Ann Bryant, b. Oct. 15, 1820; m. Harvey

Sanger +

97. III. Samuel Ross Bryant, b. Nov. 27, 1822; m. Isabelle

Lomax+ Children of 2nd marriage:

98. IV. Mary Bryant, b , 1827; d. Oct. 13, 1829, near

Cresline, Ohio.

99. V. Jacob C. Bryant, b. Nov. 26, 1828; m. Adelia Frances

Tyler + 100. VI. Hannah Bryant, b. Jan. 18, 1831; m. Eli Marion

Robertson + loi. VII. Harvey W. Bryant, b. Jan. 8, 1833; m. Lucretia

Dowd+

102. VIII. Isaac C. Bryant, b. Mar. 11, 1836; m. Harriet Pearce+

103. IX. Jane Bryant, b. Jan. 26, 1838; m. John Statler+

104. X. Joanna Bryant, b. Apr. 2, 1840; m. Edward Ruthven

Beebe+ The boyhood days of Samuel D. Bryant were spent on a farm. He was taught the tanner's trade, but, due perhaps to his love for horses, he spent more of his early life as a teamster than tanner. As a teamster over the Allegheny Mountains he encountered dangers that might have ended disastrously had it not been for his marked skill as a horseman. Later in life he was clerk for his uncle. Lieutenant Colonel Abram Roll Woolley, at the Arsenal near Pittsburgh. He served well in that capacity. He was enlisted in the War of 181 2, but was never mustered into service. A few years later he was married to Mary Ross. In 1829 Samuel Bryant, with his second wife, Joanna Woodruff, and their two

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children, Mary and Jacob, left the Pennsylvania farm and moved to Ohio, where he continued his occupation of farming and stock- raising. Possessed with the spirit of change, in the spring of 1835, accompanied by his brothers, Simeon and David, and a brother- in-law named Agnew, he moved his family to Indiana. They settled in Pleasant Grove, on what was later known as the Jones' place, seven and a half miles south of Crown Point. In the fall they were joined by Elias Bryant, thus forming what was known as the "Bryant Settlement." In the fall of 1848 Samuel returned to Ohio and lived on his brother Isaac's farm, being his partner in the raising of stock and grain. Here he remained until the spring of 1857, when he again removed to Indiana and bought a farm south of South East Grove, near Hebron, where he lived until 1874 when he sold his farm, broke up housekeeping, and went to live with his stepson, John Young. Here in the fall his wife died. He then made his home with his daughter, Hannah Robertson, until his death in 1875 at the age of 85 years. Although he was a man of great physical endurance, his death was caused by exposure. Throughout life he seemed possessed of untiring industry and great resoluteness. In poHtics he was a Democrat until 1840, then a Whig, and later a RepubHcan.

^5

Mary Bryant,^ (David^ [37], Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter

Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Mar. 25, 1793 at Van Buren, Wash- ington Co., Pa.; d. Aug. 9, 1846; m. Oct. 17, 1812, at the home farm to Sylvanus Cooper, who was b. Dec. 27, 1789, near Van Buren, Pa.; d. Apr. 10, 1873, in Winfield, Iowa.

Children:

105. I. Zebulon Cooper, b. Nov. 2, 1813; m. Sarah Nicely -|-

106. II. Catharine Cooper, b. Apr. 20, 181 5; m. Harvey

Gamble -f-

107. III. David Bryant Cooper, b. Apr. 17, 1817; m. Hannah

Dille-I-

108. IV. Jane Cooper, b. Feb. 27, 1819; m. Thomas Hanna-f-

109. V. Mary Cooper, b. Feb. 23, 1821; m. John Atkmson-}- iio. VI. Sarah Cooper, b. Dec. 20, 1822; m. Ralph Vankirk-|-

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111. VII. James Monroe Cooper, b. Nov. 28, 1824; d. Dec. 14,

1826.

112. VIII. Elizabeth Cooper, b. Sept. 29, 1826; m. John Nelson

_ Day-f

113. IX. Caroline Cooper, b. June 27, 1828; m. Edward Gal-

latin Vaile-f-

114. X. Charles White Cooper, b. Mar. 18, 1830; m. Sarah

F. Duyckink-f

115. XL John Cooper, b. Feb. 11, 1832; m. Lucy M. Harris-j-

116. XIL Henrietta Barclay Cooper, b. Dec. 18, 1835; m. Mar.

I, 1893, Mr. Edmunds. She was a graduate of Washington Female Seminary, Washington, Pa. She taught in public schools of Ohio and Illinois for several years. The writer remembers with gratitude the impress of cul- ture she left upon her young life. June 6, 1857, Henrietta B. Cooper united with the First Presbyterian Church of Lane (Rochelle) , 111. She d. Sept. 12, 1897, at her home in Avalon, Mo.

Two brave youths who had the courage to face the enemy in battle for liberty, during the war of the Revolution, had at the close of the war the fortitude to meet the savage in the unsettled wilds of Western Pennsylvania. One of these young men, Zebulon Cooper, a soldier in the Continental troops of New York, lured by the promise of a goodly land, crossed the Allegheny Mountains in 1777 with his father's family and his young wife, Mary White Cooper. Some of the company traveled by horseback. Moses Cooper, father of Zebulon, failed to reach the journey's end — died on the way — and was buried at Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Zebulon Cooper reached his destination and on October 11, 1793, was enabled to purchase of George Atkinson a large tract of land on the north fork of Ten Mile Creek near Prosperity, Pennsylvania. For this tract of land he paid five hundred fifty pounds. As was customary, it was surveyed by blazing trees, the purchaser obtain- ing as much land for a given price as could be "stepped off," and trees blazed to mark boundaries, within a given time. The savages were not the only dangers these pioneers had to encounter: there were also the wild beasts of the forest. One day when Zebulon

SIXTH GENERATION 43

Cooper and wife, with their babe Sylvanus, were returning to their home and nearing the house, they saw a huge bear in a sycamore tree in the yard. Mr. Cooper hastened into the house for his gun, shot the bear, and the skin served as a rug for several years. This babe Sylvanus, when grown to manhood, married Mary Bryant, daughter of David Bryant (37), the New Jersey youth who entered the Continental army at nineteen, served five years, married Catherine Woolley. About 1789 they crossed the Allegheny Mountains and settled in Morris Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, a neighbor to Zebulon Cooper. He later removed to Buffalo Township. The marriage of Mary Bryant and Sylvanus Cooper was a social event of importance. The young ladies, of whom there were a large number in attendance, were all dressed in white. The festivities included the "infare" the following day at the home of the bridegroom. The dinner was an important part of this event, cooked in an open fireplace, the bread baked in a "Dutch oven." After the marriage they began Hfe on a large farm called ''Pheasant's Resort," an inheritance from his father. It was located on the north fork of the Ten Mile Creek adjoining lands of John and Thomas Atkinson and Charles Cracraft. In his youth Sylvanus Cooper studied for the ministry, but a growing family claimed his attention and he never entered the profession. For many years he was an elder in the Presbyterian Church. In 1864 he entered into the mercantile business in Washington, Pennsyl- vania. Mary Bryant Cooper was a woman of noble character who Uved a life of sacrifice for her loved ones. She possessed a ripe Christian character which left its impress upon the sons and daughters who were committed to her care. Mr. Cooper was of Puritan ancestry.

Note. — Wm. Arthur, in his Etymological Dictionary, says the name Cooper (Copier) is of Scottish origin, derived from Co, high, a beacon fire or signal for ships; Pyre origin of pier, a wharf, landing place.

The following is the Cooper line: John Cooper^ at the age of 41 came from Olney, Buckinghamshire, England, in 1635 in the Hopewell to Lynn, Massachusetts, with his wife Wibroe, and children, Mary,^ aged 13, John^ 10, Thomas^ 7, and Martha^ 5. He, was one of the elders of the church when it was organized at Lynn, and owned 200 acres of land in that township. He was one of the twenty heads of famihes who formed the association for the

44 BRYANT GENEALOGY

settlement of Southampton in 1639. The emigrant ancestor John^ had son John- born in England in 1625, who had son James^ who was made a justice of the peace in Southampton, Long Island, and who was Judge James Cooper until his death in 1722. James^ had son James^ born about 1700; died about 1753. He married Abigail . . . ., who died about 1734, aged 32; he married, second, Mary . . . ., and had children, James,^ Zebulon,^ Stephen,^ Moses,^ Elizabeth,^ Ezekial,^ Silas,^ Benjamin,^ Philip,^ Abigail,^ Mary^ and Selah.^ These are mentioned in the will of the father. Moses^ married Mary Coleman, or as some claim, Mary Doty. Coleman is an ancient Anglo-Saxon name, mentioned by Bede; is in Doomsday Book. The widow of Moses Cooper lived with her son about six miles south- east of Washington, Pennsylvania, where at an advanced age she died and was buried in what is known as the Red Brick Church- yard near Dunn Station, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Moses had son Zebulon, who had son Sylvanus. Twenty-four families of the Cooper name are mentioned in Burke's General Armory as bearing coats of arms. Zebulon Cooper,^ son of Moses and father of Sylvanus,^ served in Tliird Company, Third Regi- ment, of New York troops, commanded by Colonel James Chnton, Revolutionary War. His name appears on the muster roll of that company dated August 9, 1775, which shows: "Time of enlist- ment, July 25, . . . . ; age twenty years; born So. Hampton; stature five feet six inches; light complexion with light hair." His name also appears on a roll of the organization mentioned, dated Camp at Lake George, October 15, 1775, covering the period from June 28 to October 15, 1775, with remarks: "A Private. Sick at So. Hampton." His name last appears on a pay-roll of Captain John Hulbert's company, "of ye 3d Regt. of New York Forces," com- manded by Colonel James Chnton, for the period from September to December 31,17.., with remarks: "time of entry Sept. 1,17..; Time due four mos. A Private." — By authority of Secretary of War. F. T. Ainsworth, Chief, Record and Pension Office.

The White ancestry is as follows: " Sylvanus Cooper,^ who mar- ried Mary Bryant, was the son of Zebulon Cooper,^ and Mary White. ^ Her emigrant ancestor was Thomas White, ^ born 1599 in England; lived at Weymouth, Massachusetts; died 1679. His son, John Wliite,^ went to Southampton, Long Island, in 1644. He had wife Ann, and children: John,^ Sarah,^ Hannah,^ wife of

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Captain Thomas Topping, James,^ Martha,^ wife of Captain John Howell, Abigail,^ wife of Abraham Howell, Esther,^ wife of Samuel Clark. James White^ married November 24, 1675, Ruth Stratton of East Hampton, Long Island. He died August 21, 1694. He had son. Captain Ephraim White,^ who married Sarah Herrick,i- daughter of William Herrick.^^ Ephraim White^ died January 2, 1752. This Captain Ephraim White^ and Sarah Herrick White had the following descendants: John White,^ who had son John White, ^ who had daughter Mary White, ^ who was the wife of Zebulon Cooper.^ There are 74 English families of this name White mentioned by Burke as bearing coats of arms. Other authority makes mention of one hundred and eleven famiHes of White name as bearing coats of arms. The name White is derived from Anglo- Saxon hwit (Albus) or more probably from hwita, a sharpener, swordsmith or armorer. — Lower.

Descendants of Sarah Herrick, who married Captain Ephraim White* will be interested in the following record of Herricks (Eyryk, Eric, Erik, Ericke, Herik, Heyrick) : This ancient family claim descent from Ericke, a Danish chief who invaded Britain during the reign of Alfred. They settled in East AngKa. He is recognized in history as "Ericke, king of those Danes who held the country of East Angle." The first of whom we have record in direct line is

Eyryk,^ the Dane of East Anglia Britain (mentioned by

early EngKsh historians) whose descendant Eric the Forester was a resident in Leicestershire, England, at the time of the Norman Invasion. This Erick the Forester was in possession of extensive domains along the sources of the Severn and on the borders of Wales. Erick raised an army to repel the invaders, and he bore a prominent and conspicuous part in dispossessing the Normans of their recent conquest. Failing in this, he was stripped of his wealth, but was taken into favor by William the Conqueror and entrusted with important offices, and in his old age permitted to retire to his house in Leicestershire, where he died. This Erick the Forester is not in our direct line. The second in line was Henry Eyryk of Great Stretton, of Leicester; then John Eyryk^ of Stretton; Robert Eyryk* of Stretton, who had wife Joanna; Sir William Eyryk,^ Knight of Stretton, was commissioned to attend the Prince of Wales on his expedition into Gascony in 1355 ; Robert Eyricke^ of Houghton, 1450, wife Agnes; Thomas Eyrick,^ gentle-

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man of Houghton, and is the first of the name on the books of the corporation where he is recorded as a member of that body in 1511 ; will proved in Leicester; buried in St. Martin's Church, Leicester; Nicholas Eyrick^ of Houghton; freeman 1535; mayor of Leicester 1552. He bought a "tabernacle" where the church goods of St, Martin's were sold at the Reformation in 1547, paying 2s., 8d. for same; Thomas Eyrick^ was chamberlain of Leicester; will proved at Leicester 1625; buried June 8, 1625; James Herrick,^" baptized September 11, 1603. Lucius C. Herrick in his revised Herrick Genealogy says that the date of the birth of the James Herrick,^" son of Thomas Herrick,^ alias Eyrick of Leicestershire, England, is identical with the date of the birth of James Herrick of Southamp- ton, Long Island; and Jedediah Herrick Genealogy says, "No other James is found in England or America answering to the time." Howell in his History of Southampton states the following: "This (Southampton) family is without question descended from the Herricks of Leicestershire in England, as the crest of that family is engraved on the tombstone of William Herrick, ^^ the son of James Herrick,^" the first of the name in Southampton. This is said because at the time of the death of William Herrick, ^^ 1736, men in this country had not begun to use arms, as they did at a later period and do now, to which they are not entitled. This WiUiam Her- rick," born 1654, was the father of Sarah Herrick, ^^ wife of Captain Ephraim White,^ who died January 2, 1752. This Sarah is twelfth in line of descent; the thirteenth in the Herrick Une of descent is John White, ^^ son of Sarah Herrick^^ g^^d Ephriam White.'* John White, ^^ who had wife Jerusha; fourteenth, John White, 1* who had daughter Mary White, ^^ wife of Zebulon Cooper, and their son Sylvanus Cooper^^ married Mary Bryant.

Sir WilKam Herrick, grandson of Thomas of Houghton, was a member of ParHament from 1601 to 1630; was a successful courtier and politician; was commissioned by Queen Elizabeth on an im- portant embassy to the Ottoman Porte, and as a reward for his success with the hitherto intractable Turk, he was appointed to a situation in the Exchequer, which he held through the remainder of Queen EHzabeth's reign and the following reign of James. He acquired great wealth. He early purchased the estate of the un- fortunate Earl of Essex at Beau Manor Park in the parish of Loughboro and County of Leicester, which is still in possession of

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his descendants in the direct line and has been for 250 years the headquarters of the Herrick race. Following is the Herrick coat- of-arms: "to their posteritie forever, a certeyne crest or badge, namehe: on a wreathe of their couloures a bull's head argent, yssuing forthe of a laurell garland. The mussel, eares and homes tipped sable. To be annexed and borne with their auncient coat- of-armes, which is silver, a fesse verray, orr and gules." The two horizontal Hnes composing the center of escutcheon is emblamatic of the military girdle worn around the body over the armor. Motto: "Virtus omnia nobilitat" (all virtue is noble).

James Herrick, of 1 603-1 687, married Martha Topping, daughter of Thomas Topping, who was in Milford in 1639 and was a refugee to America from religious persecution in England. Following is Topping coat-of-arms : Azure, ten lozenges, four, three, two, one argent. Crest: Two lion's gambs, sable holding up a roundel vair.

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Simeon Bryant,^ (David^ [37], Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,- Cornelis^), b. Apr. 26, 1795, Washington Co., Pa. ; d. Oct. 24, 1872, at Hebron, Ind. ; m., 1831, Elizabeth Mc- Cauley, dau. of James McCauley and Margaret Reeder, of Lancaster, Ohio.

Children:

117. I. WilHs Bryant, b. and d. in infancy.

118. II. Joseph Bryant, b. Aug. 20, 1834; m. Mary Lane+

119. HI. Margaret J. Bryant, b. Apr. 16, 1837; m. John King

Blackstone +

120. IV. James Edmund Bryant, b. Mar. 5, 1839; m. Sarah

S. Pratt+

121. V. David L. Bryant, b. April 20, 1841; m. Ruth A.

Barney +

122. VI. Elias Bryant, b. Mar. 5, 1843; m. Fanny Adams+

123. VII. Harriett EHzabeth Bryant, b. May 10, 1845; d. Feb.

23, 1858.

Mr. Bryant received a common school education in Washington County, Pennsylvania; moved to Sandusky, Ohio, where he mar- ried. In the winter of 1835 he started with his family in wagons

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for Indiana. They came to the new country inhabited only by Indians, and for a time lived in a wigwam until a log house could be made. They settled one and a half miles from Hebron, Indiana, then only an Indian village. They had no trouble with the Indians, for Mr. Bryant and his wife were always kind to them. Before the railroads were constructed they hauled their grain and produce to Chicago and Michigan City, receiving $1.50 per hundredweight for hogs. Simeon was of a very kind disposition, always avoiding trouble and ever ready to see the bright side of life.

Mr. Bryant took up 160 acres of government land near what is now Hebron, Indiana, as shown by the following Preemption Certificate issued June 25, 1841.

Preemption Certificate No. 11857

THE U. S. OF AMERICA

To All to Whom These Presents Shall Come, Greeting:

Whereas, Simeon Bryant, of Porter County, Indiana, has deposited in the General Land Office of the U. S. a certificate of Register of the Land Office at Laporte, whereby it appears that full payment has been made by said Simeon Bryant according to act of Congress of the 24 of Apr., 1820, for the South E. quarter of Sec- tion twenty- two. Township 33, North of Range 7 West, in the District of Lands subj. to sale at Laporte, Ind., containing one hundred and sixty acres according to the official plat of the survey of the said Lands returned to the General Land Office by the Surveyor General, which said tract has been purchased by the said Simeon Bryant.

Now Know Ye, That the U. S. of A., in consideration of the Premises, and in conformity with the several acts of Congress in such case made and provided, have given and granted, and by these presents, do give and grant into the said Simeon Bryant & to his heirs the said tract above described, to have and to hold the same, together with all rights and privileges, immunities of whatever nature, belonging unto said Simeon Bryant and to his heirs and assigns forever.

In Testimony Whereof, I, John Tyler, President of the U. S. of A., have caused these letters to be made patent & the seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto afi&xed.

DAVID BRYANT

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Given under my hand at the City of W the 25 day of

June, 1841, and of the Independence of U. S. the 65.

[Seal] By the Pres., John Tyler, — R. Tyler, Sec.

I. Williamson, Rec. of Gen. Land Office. Rec. Vol. 25, page 2>2>-

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David Bryant,^ (David,^ [37], Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. May 12, 1797, near Washington, Pa d. May 23, 1874, near Erie, Neosho Co., Kan.; m. (ist) Rachel Adams at Wyandot, Ohio, who was b. Oct. 29, 1798, in Ohio d. Apr., 1835; buried at Pleasant Grove cemetery, Lake Co. Ind. She was the dau. of John Adams. David Bryant m (2nd) Margaret Steinbrook, who died in 1849. He m. (3rd) Mercy Amelia Ransom, b. Mar. i, 1814, at Cicero, N. Y.; d. Mar. 29, 1865; buried at Boyd's Grove, 111.

Children ist m.:

124. I. Isaac Bryant, b. Mar. 29, 1823; m. Amelia Carter +

125. II. Nancy Bryant, b. Sept. 25, 1825; m. William Fisher +

Children 2nd m.:

126. III. John William Bryant, b. Apr. 27, 1839. He lived

in his father's home until he reached manhood. He went across the Rocky Mountains with a drove of horses, and was not heard from for many years; finally word came that he had been killed by highwaymen.

127. IV. James Harrison Bryant, b. Apr. 24, 1841; m. Minnie

May Hodges +

128. V. Joseph Allen Bryant, b. May 24, 1842; m. Ida Kate

Planner +

129. VI. Daniel Steinbrooke Bryant, b. Mar. 15, 1844; m.

Frances Cooke +

130. VII. David Bryant, b. Nov. 15, 1846; m. Laura White+

131. VIII. George Bryant, b. Apr. 5, 1849; d. July 25, 1849.

Child jrd ni.:

132. IX. Orah AKce Bryant, b. June 27, 1854; m. William B.

Doddridge +

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David Bryant spent the early part of his Hfe on the farm near Washington, Pennsylvania, and later moved with his parents to Fredericktown, Ohio.

David Bryant's early life possessed much of a roving nature. He made money easily and could have amassed a fortune, but was always going into new countries, building a good home, and then a desire for a change would come, and they would move onward, usually into the frontier.

He had many experiences with Indians, who were numerous in the settlements at that time. One day he and a friendly Indian were sitting on a log, and the Indian said to Mr. Bryant, "Move along," so he moved along. "Move along," said the Indian and kept crowding against Mr. Bryant. "Why," said he, "you will push me off." The Indian then said, "That is what the white man is doing to the Indian, pushing him off all the time."

At another time when Mr. Bryant and family were moving from Illinois to Missouri, in 1837, and had almost reached their destina- tion, they came to a large stream which they were obhged to ford; it had raised in the night until it was dangerous to cross, but the party was unaware of that and started their teams into the swollen stream. One of the horses fell, and in plunging about to extricate himself from the wagon, turned it over with all of the occupants penned in under the cover. In this wagon were Mrs. Bryant, her sister Mrs. Nevitt, Nancy, and two children (John and Mrs. Bryant's little sister). Nancy broke the cover loose and got on top of the overturned wagon, and the two women followed and held to the sides while they were fast going down stream. Shortly the little girl, Sarah Ann Steinbrooke, came to the surface and Nancy caught her by the dress and held her while they floated a quarter of a mile. She also took John from her step-mother's arms, supposing he was dead also, but he afterwards was resus- citated. Help came after they had gone nearly a mile and the lives of all were saved except that of the Kttle girl.

At another time while living in Missouri, a large party of Indians were being taken across the Mississippi River; they camped several days near Mr. Bryant's home, and they would trade their supplies for food, etc. One day Nancy, then a child, took a basket of apples to trade for beads, and an Indian boy demanded an apple, but offered nothing in return. Nancy refused to part with her fruit without

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the necessary payment, which angered the young redskin. His sister saw his movements and called to Nancy to jump, which she did, and had no sooner gotten behind a tree when an arrow went whizzing past her, shot by the boy. He received a severe whipping from his father and did not get any apples.

Mr. Bryant encountered many hardships in new countries, but his taste for adventure seemed to be a part of his nature and he always made plenty of friends, a good Hving, and seemed to enjoy life to a good old age, dying at the age of seventy-seven years from paralysis.

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Hannah Bryant,*^ (David^ [37], Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Apr. 16, 1799, near Bethel, Washing- ton Co., Pa. ; m., 1818, to Mathew Black Mitchell, who was

b. 1794 in WTieeling, W. Va.; d , 1879; buried in Lima,

Ohio. Hannah d. Jan. i, 1879, at the home of her dau. Hannah Larminie in Chicago; buried at Lima, Ohio, in Maple- wood cemetery.

Mr. Mitchell was a farmer; adherent of the Presbyterian faith. He enlisted for service in the Civil War, but was rejected by the recruiting officer because of disability. At the first draft for soldiers he offered again and was again rejected. When the Civil War broke out Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell had eight sons old enough and young enough to enlist; five offered themselves for their country's defense in the Union army, and three were accepted in the Ninth Indiana regiment. The children were all born in Rich- land County, Ohio. Burke's General Armory gives 25 families of the name of Mitchell as bearing coats of arms.

Children: 133. I. David Mitchell, b. Sept. 13, 1820; m. Mary Merri-

man-|- EHza Ann Mitchell, d. at the age of thirteen years. Robert Mitchell, b. Sept. 8, 1825; m. Mary Forbs-|- Catherine WooUey Mitchell, b. Sept. 8, 1825; m. in

1852, Rev. Matthew Clark, who died Feb.

I, 1902. Resided in Boston and Chicago.

134-	II.
135-	III.
136.	IV.

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No children. She was an artist of ability and left many fine paintings in possession of her sister, Mrs. Hannah Larniinie. 137- V- Jane Mitchell, d. aged thirteen months.

138. VI. Simeon Mitchell, b. Sept. 11, 1826; m. Isabel

Mitchell +

139. VII. Joseph Mitchell, b. Dec. 31, 183 1 ; m. Anna Catharine

McVicker+

140. VIII. John Bryant Mitchell, b. Mar. 24, 1833; m. Olive

Wilson +

141. IX. Torrence Mitchell, m. Sarah Martin +

142. X. Matthew C. Mitchell, b. in 1837; unm. Served in

Civil War. He died at the age of thirty-nine in Nevada, O.

143. XI. Hannah Abigail Mitchell, b. Feb. 25, 1840; m. Samuel

H. Larminie+

144. XII. Isaac C. Mitchell, b. Apr. 17, 1842; unm. He served

as a Union soldier in the Civil War, and died soon after the close of the war and is buried at Clinton, Mo.

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Elizabeth Bryant,^ (David^ [37], Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Mar. 13, 1801, Washington, Pa.; d. Feb. 22, 1886; m. Apr. 22, 1824, in Fredericktown, Ohio, Charles Cracraft Post, who was b. July 27, 1800, at ClaysviUe, Pa.; d. Mar. 28, 1884; buried at Spencerville, Ohio. He was the son of Jeremiah Post and Martha Cracraft, dau. of Major Charles Cracraft, who served in the war of the Revolu- tion. In politics, Mr. Post was a Republican; in religion a Methodist; occupation, a millwright.

Children:

145. I. Asher Taylor Post, b. Apr. 10, 1825; d. Aug. 10, 1829.

146. II. Martha Post, b. Aug. 7, 1827; m. Cyrus Hart

Hover +

147. III. Bryant Post, b. July 25, 1830; d. May 11, 1831.

148. IV. Leonidas HamHne Post, b. Aug. 9, 1832; m. Eliza

Jane Stewart +

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149. V. Adam Clark Post, b. Nov. 2, 1834; m. ist Isabelle

Martin; m. (2nd) Lucy Frost; m. 3rd Eliza J. Rawles+

150. VI. Isaac Bryant Post, b. June 21, 1837; m. Emma

Berry+

151. VII. Charles Graham Post, b. Dec. 31, 1839; m. Maria

Rockwell +

152. VIII. Harvey Post, b. Feb. 9, 1845; d. Mar. 31, 1846.

Mr. and Mrs. Post were among the pioneers of Ohio. Mr. Post was a millwright and built and operated for a number of years the present grist mill now on the Auglaize River, known in the past as the Post mills, but at present as the Tone's mills. After disposing of his mill he bought a large tract of land one mile west of the Auglaize River on the Lima and Spencerville road, which he improved, and here he resided until a short time previous to his death, spending the last few months in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Martha Hover. In poHtics Mr. Post was a RepubHcan and took an active part in the local and poHtical issues of the past, and was sent to represent Allen County in the General Assembly of the state of Ohio in 1856-8, in which he honored himself and his constituents. Mr. and Mrs. Post were both born in the same neighborhood in Washington County, Pennsylvania, and thus had known each other since childhood. They were married in Ohio, and this marriage tie remained unbroken for almost sixty years when death claimed the husband. Father Post, as he was famiHar- ly called, was noted for his charity. The poor never suffered in his neighborhood. No man was turned away from his door hungry. Mrs. Elizabeth Post was a quiet woman, domestic in her tastes, but of very decided character. She was an excellent housekeeper and very industrious. In person she was small, quite short of stature, of fair complexion and blue eyes. Their home was the stopping place of the Methodist preachers and quarterly meeting occasions were times for the gathering of the members of the pioneer churches. Their three younger sons served in the Union army during the Civil War. Isaac Bryant, and Charles Graham enhsted in the "three months' service." After being mustered out of the service, Isaac re-enhsted in the Thirty-second Ohio Infantry and Charles in the Fourth Ohio Cavalry. An older brother, Adam Clark, enhsted in the Eighty-first Ohio Infantry. All served until

54 BRYANT GENEALOGY

the close of the war, when Isaac held the rank of major, Adam Clark that of Heutenant, and Charles that of corporal. All es- caped without injury except Charles, who was shot in the knee in a skirmish while in Alabama. The surgery possible was very crude, the bullet being cut out by a veterinary surgeon with a razor. After a two weeks' stay in the hospital he reported for duty.

70

Jacob Bryant,® (David^ [37], Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Jan. 15, 1803, near Washington, Pa.; d. June 22, 1870; m, in 1828, Jane Anne Welsh, who was b. Sept. 14, 1805, near Charleston, Va. She d. Jan. 15, 1875.

Children: 153. I. Edmund Randolph Bryant, b. Jan. 14, 1829; m. Mary EHzabeth Miller +

Avis M. Bryant, b ; m. Joseph W. Stuckey+

Alford D. Bryant. Isaac L. Bryant. Elizabeth D. Bryant. Matthew M. Bryant.

Jacob Bryant removed with his parents to Knox County, Ohio, when twelve years old. They first settled in Dallas Township, then later they went to Scott Township, in Marion County. Jacob, by this time being a young man, started in the business of buying and selhng stock, in which business he was successful. He used to drive large herds to Pittsburgh and Baltimore. At this time it was not uncommon to buy large herds and drive them to be fattened in the rich bottom lands of Scioto River below Columbus, where corn could then be purchased at ten cents a bushel. In 1833 Jacob and his family moved to Bucyrus, Ohio, where he entered the mercantile business on Main Street. Later he removed to La Timberville, about ten miles from Bucyrus, where he continued in the mercantile business. In 1838 he settled on his farm. It was then a portion of the Gillespie lands, which were regarded as the garden spot of the plains. Here Jacob transacted almost the whole stock business of the country and enjoyed the full confidence

154-	11.
155-	HI.
156.	IV.
157-	V.
158.	VI.

NANCY BRYANT AGNEW

SIXTH GENERATION 55

of the entire community. A singular illustration of the openness of his dealings and of our pecuhar financial condition at that time is found in the account we have of an eye-witness. Mr. Bryant would purchase from farmers their droves of hogs or herds of cattle and having disposed of them would return with a bulky package of several thousands of dollars in the promiscuous wild cat currency of this and surrounding states. As farmers would call for the money due them he would place this pile on the table and bid each man select such money most satisfactory to himself, which each one would proceed to do. Jacob was a good neighbor and an honorable man in his worldly deaHngs. In politics he was a Whig and a Republican, and in rehgion a Methodist. The last twenty years of his life he was a partial invalid, caused by paralysis arising from a fall from a horse while driving cattle. During these years he had the most tender care of his wife and children. He was buried in his family lot at Oakwood Cemetery, Bucyrus, Ohio. Mrs. Bryant was a woman of remarkable physical vigor, retaining until within a few months of her death the elasticity and activity of youth. She was a faithful wife, an affectionate mother, and a woman who at- tended to her own affairs and was highly esteemed by all who knew her.

72

Nancy Bryant,^ (David^ [37], Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Dec. 16, 1808, on the farm near Owl Creek, Washington Co., Pa., which is of historical interest, for here was founded the Campbellite or Christian Church. She m. Dec. 5, 1827, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, David Agnew, who d. Apr. 15, 1835, at Pleasant Grove, Ind., and is buried at West- ville, Ohio. She m. (2nd) John Gardner Keller in 1840, at Pleasant Grove, Ind. He was born in Washington Co., Pa.; d. June 13, 1882. She d. July 4, 1884; buried in Winfield, Iowa.

Children ist m.:

159. I. Margaret Jane Agnew, b. Aug. 15, 1829; m. George

Henry Welsh +

160. II. Isaac Bryant Agnew, b. Sept. 11, 1831; m. Sarah

Dille+

56 BRYANT GENEALOGY

i6i. III. Elizabeth Agnew, b 1833; ^- Chester 0.

Wellman +

162. IV. David Agnew, b. May, 4, 1835 ; m. Nancy E. Bright+

Children 2nd m.:

163. V. Martha Keller, b. Oct , 1842; m. Edwin

Lovejoy+

164. VI. AuriKa Keller, b. Oct , 1844; m. Josiah Chap-

man. She resides in Ovid, N. Y.

165. VII. Anna Elizabeth Keller, b. Jan , 1846; m.

Henry W. Northrup-f

166. VIII. Gertrude Keller, b. Nov , 1848; m. Ephriam

Cooper Andrew +

167. IX. John Keller, b. May, 1850; m. Hattie Jones +

168. X. Winfield Keller, b. July , 1852; unm.; d. 1883,

Independence, Iowa.

Agnew (from Agneau, French) means a lamb. Some of the family came into England at a very early date, and some of them accompanied Strongbow into Ireland. Others settled in Scotland, where Sir Andrew Agnew was hereditary sheriff of Wigtonshire in 1452, which office the family retained about four hundred years. Tradition says three brothers emigrated in the early part of the eighteenth century to America from Great Britain. One of these brothers settled in New Jersey, and two of them settled near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The American genealogy of this family begins with David Agnew, of Scotch descent, who was born in New Jersey. Was a soldier of the Revolution. After the war he moved to the vicinity of Washington, Pennsylvania; married Ruth Maxwell; children, Jonathan, Wilham, John, Jane, David, and Cumie, who married Andrew Vance. A brother, William Vance, married the above Jane Agnew.

73

Jane Bryant/ (David^ [37], Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. May 3, 1810; d. Dec. 24, 1889, at Lathrop, Mo.; m. Nov. 13, 1828, near Fredericktown, Ohio, Madison Washington Welsh, who was b. Mar. 29, 1808, in Virginia. He d. Apr. 18, 1883, in Lathrop, Mo.

JANE BRYANT WELSH

SIXTH GENERATION

57

Children:

169. I. Bryant Welsh, b. Mar. 15, 1830; m. Sarah Margaret

Stuckey+

170. II. William St. Clair Welsh, b. July 13, 1832; m, Harriet

Warner +

171. III. George H. Welsh, b. Jan. 16, 1834; m. Amanda

Foster +

172. VI. Hannah Welsh, b. Oct. 3, 1836; m. Thomas Gil-

lespie +

173. V. Emma WooUey Welsh, b. Sept. 28, 1840; d. Nov. 23,

1861.

174. VI. Pauline Welsh, b. Apr. i, 1842; m. John S. Stuckey+

175. VII. John Bartrom Welsh, b. June 6, 1844; i^- Louisa

Flock +

176. VIII. Jane AmeHa Welsh, b. July 7, 1850, Bucyrus, O;

resides Woodward, Okla.; unm.

Mr. Welsh was an extensive farmer and stock-raiser; in politics a Democrat; in religious faith a Presbyterian. When five years of age, Jane Bryant removed with her parents from Washington County, Pennsylvania, to Fredericktown, Ohio, where they lived until she grew to womanhood. While attending the wedding of her brother Jacob Bryant and Jane Ann Welsh and festivities fol- lowing, she met Madison Welsh, whom she married in 1828. She was eighteen years old and Madison twenty. She was of medium height, well-proportioned, very fair complexion, with rosy cheeks and even features and auburn hair. She had an unusual amount of self-respect and commanded the regard of all who knew her. It was a happy home and some of the children Lingered, loath to occupy a home of their own. Her first home after her marriage was in Wyandot County, south of the town of Wyandot. At that time the Indians were numerous in that part of Ohio, they having a trail past the door, into which they rudely gazed, but never molested the young wife. In 1831 they moved to Bucyrus, which was a small town without railroads, the county seat of Crawford County. After Hving there a year and a half, they moved six miles south of Bucyrus. Two years later they moved onto land in Craw- ford County purchased from the government at a dollar and a half an acre, where they had a lovely home and a farm of eleven hundred acres. In early life, while living on the farm, the prairie

58 BRYANT GENEALOGY

fires often raged and threatened their home and stock. The wife by good management assisted in carrying the husband through a financial crisis. In 1875 they moved to Upper Sandusky, at that time a town of about five thousand inhabitants. In 1878 they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Two weeks later from their home their son George was buried. Later Mr. and Mrs. Welsh and their single daughter Jane went to Lathrop, Missouri, where they remained until their passing away. Mrs. Welsh had the care and raising of the children and oversight of the tarm from 1834 until 1855, her husband being in the eastern cities. New York, Philadelphia, and Lancaster, a great deal of the time. His stock was driven over the road and he traveled by stage coach, which consumed much time. Stock business was uncertain at that time on account of the fluctuation of prices; also the keeping of large droves in the city was expensive. After repeated reverses her husband failed. It seems that the condition of their affairs finan- cially was not known to the wife until the crash actually came. The hard-working, saving and sacrificing companion faced poverty with a large family, the daughters being young and unable to help themselves and their parents. The two younger boys who were at home came nobly to their rescue. Fortunately, Madison had always been a liberal provider, which gave them plenty of material with which to help along for a few years, and with the mother's good management, and by all working together, the crisis was passed.

76 SEVENTH GENERATION

Arthur Vance Bryant/ (Elias^ [60], David,^ Simeon/ Cornelius/ Pieter Cornelisse/ Cornells^), b. June 25, 1822, near Fredricktown, Knox Co., Ohio; d. June 17, 1905, at Peoria, 111.; m. May 8, 1844, at Pleasant Grove, Lake Co., Ind., Henrietta Hill, dau. of Rufus Hill and Olive Humes, who was b. Feb. 18, 1824, at Windham, Windham Co., Conn.; d. Feb. 19, 1902; buried Lowell, Ind. In politics Mr. Bryant was a Whig and afterwards a Republican, in religion a Methodist. He is buried in Lowell, Ind.

Copy of land entry: "On August 14, 1845, Arthur V. Bryant entered from the United States the southwest quarter of the south-

SEVENTH GENERATION 59

west quarter of section 17, township 33, range 8, 40 acres. His patent is dated May 10, 1848, but has never been recorded. He, with his wife Henrietta, conveyed this land to EHas Bryant on November 4, 1846, and on October 19, 1848, EKas Bryant conveyed the tract above mentioned to David, Robert, and John Bryant. On February 13, 1855, John Bryant of Eldorado County, Cali- fornia, conveyed to David Bryant and Robert Bryant the land together with another 80 acres in section 18 which they had purchased from James Andrews on March 13, 1854."

Children:

177. I. Mary M. Bryant, b. Aug. 31, 1845; d. Sept. 10, 1846.

178. II. John Arthur Bryant, b. Dec. 22, 1847; d- J^^y ^^^

1893; ^- Eva Sutton.

179. III. Ann Eliza Bryant, b. Aug. 10, 1852; m. Albert

Davis +

180. IV. Charles A. Bryant, b. May 2, 1854; d. Sept., 1855.

181. V. Mary P. Bryant, b. Sept. 10, 1856; d. Sept., 1857.

182. VI. Elias W. Bryant, b. Sept. 12, 1858; m. Anna E.

Hayden+

183. VII. Ulysses S. Bryant, b. Oct. 17, 1868; m. Minnie K.

Neehouse+

77

David Bryant/ (Elias^ [60], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^

Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Sept. 20, 1824, in Knox Co.,

Ohio; d. Nov. 27, 1900; m. Oct. 21, 1858, at Hebron, Ind.,

Mary McGill, who was b. Feb. 18, 1832; d. Jan., 1903; buried

in Hebron Cemetery. They resided many years near Hebron,

Ind. Mr. Bryant was a good farmer. Politics, Republican;

religion, Presbyterian.

Child:

184. I. Annette May Bryant, b. Jan. 14, 1866; m. 1895,

Charles Applegate, son of F. P. Applegate and Elizabeth Lackey. She graduated from the Valparaiso (Ind.) High School and taught in Porter Co., Ind. They reside on the old homestead where her father and mother spent their entire married Hves. They have one

6o BRYANT GENEALOGY

Child: 492. I. Bryant Applegate, b. Mar. 12, 1898; attending public school, Hebron, Ind.

78

Robert Bryant,^ (Elias^ [60], David/ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Dec. 17, 1826, near Fredrick- town, Knox Co., Ohio; d. Apr. 8, 1906; m. Sept. 20, 1853, Mary Jane Merriss, who was b. Sept. 15, 1833, in Bucyrus, Ohio; dau. of Daniel R. Merriss and Sarah Nafus. She d. May 8, 1867; buried Hebron, Ind. Two years later he m. Emily Lindly, who d. Jan., 1905.

Children:

185. I. Daniel R. Bryant, b. May 9, 1854; m. Mary Lois

Andrews +

186. H. Charles Bryant, b. Mar. 22, 1857; m. Endora

Dilley+

Robert Bryant remained at home with his parents until twenty- one years of age, after which he was employed for two years at the low wages of $12.00 and $13.00 per month. At this early date Ohio and Indiana were practically a tractless and almost unin- habited wilderness. When Robert was a boy of nine years his father, EHas Bryant, accompanied by his family consisting of his wife Ann and his five children, came to Lake County, Indiana, and there settled. Railroads at this time had not extended so far west. A journey which could now be made in a day was made by wagon and required several weeks. The nearest mill was one hundred and fifty miles distant, and it was necessary to go to Michigan City to obtain supplies. Indians were very common and even years later a few were to be found who were on intimate terms with their paleface brothers. Robert's advantages were few for acquiring an education, but he was a natural lover of books and had the faculty of retaining what he once read ; he thus became very well informed. He and his brother purchased eighty acres of land which were sold, together with a half interest in his father's farm, when he moved to Porter County in 1854. Here with his brother John he purchased 480 acres and later 100 acres more. This re-

SEVENTH GENERATION 6i

mained undivided until about 1861, after wliich he bought 40 acres of farming land and 40 more acres of timber. He had at the time of his death 310 acres of the finest land in the county, about a mile and a half from Hebron. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bryant were mem- bers of the Methodist Episcopal church.

81

John Bryant/ (Elias^ [60], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. July 20, 1833, in Richland Co., Ohio; m. Feb. 21, i860, at Lowell, Ind., d. July 25, 1913, Mary Angeline Lawrence, b. Dec. 28, 1840, in Berrien Co., Mich. She was the dau. of George W. Lawrence and Julia C. Haskins. She d. Sept. 25, 1893; buried at Lowell, Ind. She was a woman of most excellent traits of character.

Children:

187. I. Bertha A. Bryant, b. Feb. 20, 1861; m. Cassius C.

Phelps. She attended school at Lowell and Crown Point, Ind. After the death of her husband she entered the office as clerk of the Baltimore and Ohio Railway, which position she still holds. She is a member of the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She resides at Windsor Park, Chicago, 111.

188. II. Luella C. Bryant, b. Aug. 22, 1862; m. (ist) John H.

Spittal; m. (2nd) Nelson H. Straight+

189. III. Marie Vance Bryant, b. July 21, 1867; m. Oscar G.

Triegla£f+

190. VI. JuHa A. Bryant, b. Sept. 17, 187-; m. Ernest Hum-

mel+

191. V. John D. Bryant, b. Apr. 13, 1871; d. Mar. 6, 1874.

When Mr. Bryant removed with his parents to Indiana the Pottawatomie tribe of Indians were about the only people in Lake County at that time. He pursued his education in one of the primitive log school houses found in the frontier settlements. He attended school through the winter months until eighteen years of age. In the summer season he was employed upon the home

62 BRYANT GENEALOGY

farm, gaining practical knowledge and a broad experience concern- ing the best methods of promoting agricultural interests, which later brought him great success. In 1852 he crossed the plains to CaHfornia with a horse team, traveling north of Salt Lake City on the old Kit Carson route. Here he remained until 1857 when he returned to the East by way of the Panama and Aspinwall route to New York, spending two days on the island of Cuba while en route. He went to Hebron to visit his brothers David and Robert and remained there and engaged in agricultural pursuits and merchandising in Lake County, Indiana, until 1880, when he lo- cated on a farm. In 1882 he again went to Cahfornia to visit his relatives who had crossed the plains with him in 1852, thirty years before. He remained in the Golden State two months, when he again returned to Lowell and in the same year he removed to South Chicago and engaged in the grocery business, in which he continued for about three years. On the expiration of that period he again went to Lowell and resumed farming, which he has since followed. He had a valuable tract of land of one hun- dred and seventy acres, and the land is arable and highly cultivated, while many substantial improvements have been made on the farm which indicate liis enterprising spirit. Mr. Bryant was a lifelong Republican, active in the work of his party and deeply interested in its success, yet never seeking or desiring office as a reward for party f eality . He was a member of the Masonic fraternity at Lowell, Lodge No. 378, and of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at South Chicago, Lodge No. 245; he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His has been an eventful, useful, and interesting life history, for he was familiar with pioneer experiences in Indiana and in the Far West, and his mind was stored with many interest- ing reminiscences of his sojourn in the Golden State during the early days of its mining development.

83

Katherine Bryant/ (Isaac° [61], David,^ Simeon,^ Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Jan. 10, 1847, Delaware, Ohio; m. Jan. 22, 1877, to Richard Carter of Wellsville, Ohio, son of John Adams Carter and Mary D. Connell. Res., Upper Sandusky, Ohio. In politics a Republican; in religion a Presbyterian.

MARY A. BRYANT

SEVENTH GENERATION 63

Children:

192. I. May Bryant Carter, b. Nov. 27, 1877. She gradu-

ated from the High School of Upper San- dusky, Ohio, and later attended the university at Worcester, Ohio.

193. II. Martha Catherine Carter, b. June 3, 1887. She

graduated from Upper Sandusky High School.

Katherine Bryant received her higher education at Steubenville Seminary, and attended the School of Design at Pittsburgh, Penn- sylvania. Richard Carter was educated in Marion (Ohio) High School, at the Newell's Institute for Boys in Pittsburgh, and the Iron City Commercial College in Pittsburgh.

85

John Quincy Bryant/ (Isaac^ [61], David,^ Simeon,^

Cornelius/ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Feb. 16, 1850; m.

Emma Wheeler; d. Mar. 3, 1883.

Children:

194. I. Claude J. Bryant, b. Mar. 16, 1876; m. Bertha

Smith-f-

195. II. Madge L. Bryant, b. May 13, 1877; m. Clarence

Montgomery of Coffeyville, Kan. Res., Asheville, N. C.

Jeannie Bryant/ (Isaac® [61], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Nov. 27, 1855 in Wyandot, Ohio; m. May i, 1879, Frank J. Sheckler, who was b. July 14, 1857, at Bucyrus, Ohio; son of D. J. Sheckler and Charlotte. In politics a Republican. Res., Wyandot, Ohio. Mrs. Sheckler is a twin of Charles Post Bryant.

Children:

196. I. Edna E. Sheckler, b. July 6, 1880.

197. II. Maude E. Sheckler, b. Mar. 10, 1882.

198. III. Bryant V. Sheckler, b. June 15, i!

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89

Charles Post Bryant/ (Isaac^ [61], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Nov. 27, 1855, in Wyandot, Ohio; unm.

He was educated in the public schools in Wyandot. His first teacher was his cousin Kate Grafton. He lived on the farm until 1880 when he removed to Bucyrus. In 1886 he went to Nebraska and preempted a tract of government land, proved up in 1887, and came back to Bucyrus. Appointed Deputy County Surveyor in May, 1893, and held the office until September, 1901, when he be- came County Surveyor. Also held office of City Engineer. Re- sides, Bucuyrus, Ohio.

91

Jane Bryant/ (Joseph^ [62], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius/

Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b ; m. Dr. Samuel

Grafton, a physician of Kansas City, Mo.

Children:

199. I. Katherine Grafton, b. Jan. i, 1839; m. Thomas M.

Patterson +

200. II. Mary Grafton; m. Simon Peckenpaw+

201. III. Bryant Grafton, b , 184. .; m. Maria Harper -|-

202. IV. Samuel Grafton; res., Denver, Colo. Member of

press, Rocky Mountain News.

92

Thomas Campbell Bryant,'^ (Joseph^ [62], David,^ Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. 1818; m. Eliza Chapman. He was a graduate of Bethany College, Va., and a farmer in Illinois.

Children:

Clara Bryant.

Jennie Bryant; m. Mr. Rathven, living in Kansas.

Josephine Bryant.

Thomas Bryant, Jr.

203.	I.
204.	II.
205.	HI.
206.	IV.

SEVENTH GENERATION 65

207. V. Harry D. Bryant.

208. VI. Alexander Bryant.

209. VII. Dorothea Bryant; m. Mr. Stahl. They had two

sons, Jack and Jill.

210. VIII. Frank Bryant.

93

Joseph Wm. Cullen Bryant/ (Joseph^ [62], David,^

Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Nov. 12,

1824, Washington Co., Pa.; d. Aug. 26, 1911, Clifton Forge,

Va.; m. Elizabeth Postlewaite, Apr. 18, 1849, ^^ Racine.

Lived several years in Tennessee. Occupation, stock-raising

and farming, in Tennessee, and Ohio. He was a graduate of

Bethany College. Res., Clifton Forge, Va.

Children:

211. I. Jean Carson Bryant, b. Feb. 17, 1850; m. John R.

MiUer, July 18, 1882 +

212. II. William Postlewaite Bryant, b. Feb. 11, 1852.

213. HI. Joseph Wm. Cullen Bryant, Jr., b. Jan. 28, 1854;

m. Helen Bowles +

214. IV. John Isaac Bryant, b. Aug. 27, 1856; m. Paralee

Lancaster+

215. V. Dorothea Lucinda Bryant, b. Apr. 5, 1861; unm.-f-

216. VI. James Alexander Bryant, b. Aug. 25, 1863 ; d

217. VII. Elizabeth Alice Bryant, b. June 18, 1866; m. A. W.

Woodward; d. Oct. 28, 1902.

218. VIII. Sidney Horace Bryant, b. Dec. 14, 1868; d. in U. S.

naval service in Cuba, Aug. 18, 1899.

219. IX. Mary Emily Bryant, b. June 12, 1873; m. T. W.

Cox+

94

Alexander Campbell Bryant,^ (Joseph^ [62], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Oct. 8, 1828, Bethany, Va.; d. 1896; m. Jenevleve Gallagher of Fleming Co., Ky.; m. (2nd) 1861, Mary Calvert Berry of Fleming Co., Ky. Mary Calvert was the dau. of Wm. Calvert

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Berry and Elmira Taylor. Alexander Campbell graduated at Bethany College; studied law, but gave up his practice to enter railroad life, holding various positions in that occupation. Politics, Republican; religion, Campbelhte.

Children ist m.:

220. I. Dora Bryant; d. at age of four years.

Children 2nd m.:

221. II. William Henry Bryant, b. July 28, 1863; m. Birdie

May Routt +

222. III. Mary Lou. Bryant, b. Oct. 26, 1865, in Indianapolis,

Ind.; m. E. W. McCorkle+

a 76

Sarah Ann Bryant,^ (SamueP [63], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornehus,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Oct. 15, 1820, in Washington Co., Pa.; m. Harvey Sanger of the state of New York; he was b. May 29, 181 5. She d. May 29, 1855, near Lowell, Ind.

Children:

223. I. L. W. Sanger, b. Apr. 25, 1841; m. Olive Wiley+

224. II. Ross Sanger, b. June 3, 1842; m. Louisa D.Hopkins +

225. III. Adna Sanger, b. Jan. 2, 1844; m. Phoebe Hopkins,

b. Dec. 24, 1848, dau. of Benj. Hopkins and Elizabeth Norton; d. June 22, 1909, at Kings- bury, Ind.

226. IV. David Sanger, b. Apr. 6, 1847; d. Oct. 23, 1903;

unm.; res., Lowell, Ind.

227. V. Mary Sanger, b. May 14, 1851; d. Aug. 28, 1869.

97

Samuel Ross Bryant,'^ (SamueP [63], David,^ Simeon,^

CorneHus,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Nov. 27, 1822, in

Washington Co., Pa.; d. Jan. 21, 1886, at Valparaiso, Ind.; m.

Dec. 20, 1849, ^^^^ La Porte, Ind., to Isabella Lomax, who

was b. June 26, 1829. She was the dau. of Abel Lomax and

Elizabeth Ladd. She d. Feb. 26, 1888, at Valparaiso, Ind.

-^^ ^^-^^^^^^<^--*^

SEVENTH GENERATION 67

Children:

228. I. Frank Jennings Bryant, b. Sept. 12, 1850; d. Feb.

2>, 1854-

229. 11. William Alfred Bryant, b. Feb. 7, 1852; m. Alia

Bartholomew +

230. III. Mary Delight Bryant, b. Nov. 3, 1853; d. Sept. 9,

1856.

231. IV. Adelbert Bryant, b. Nov. 20, 1855; d. Oct. i, 1856.

232. V. Hubert Ross Bryant, b. Sept. 24, 1857; d. June 12,

1881.

When Samuel Ross Bryant was an infant his mother died, leaving him to the tender care of his grandmother Ross and her daughter Elizabeth. Here he made his home until his father left Pennsyl- vania in 1829 for Ohio, accompanied by his second wife and chil- dren. In 1835, with his father's family, he removed to Lake County, Indiana. In 1843 he attended school in Valparaiso, In- diana, the teacher being Mr. Harvey Ball of Crown Point, Indiana, the only school in the place at that time. After leaving Valparaiso he clerked in the dry goods store of Leonard Woods in the village of Door, La Porte County. Later he engaged in the merchantile business in partnership with Mr. Warren Mason of Valparaiso, Indiana. Soon after his marriage in 1849 he bought a drug-store of Mr. William Harrison in Valparaiso. He continued successfully in this business for twenty-five years. In 1857, fearing the effects of so severe a climate on lungs already affected by its severity, he made arrangements for a home in the South. However, the un- settled condition of affairs in the South and the near approach of that terrible war-cloud deterred him from carrying out his plan. In the spring of 1879 he accompanied his son Hubert, then in poor health, to Denver, Colorado. From here he was soon compelled to return, being unable to endure the effects of the alkaline dust of that region. Previous to this time he had by unflagging and patient effort battled against the insidious disease, consumption, until he felt that he had at least gained partial victory, but it ultimately gained the mastery. As he neared the end, the deep current of his life thought came to the surface in the expression of the deep, warm affection that he felt for the loved ones who watched at his bedside. In early life he united with the Methodist church, but soon after his marriage he and his wife transferred their mem-

68 BRYANT GENEALOGY

bership to the Presbyterian church of Valparaiso, of which he proved a faithful and efficient member, ever ready with open hand and warm heart, in his characteristic quiet manner, to help build up the kingdom of his Master, on whose rod and staff he calmly and confidently leaned, even down to the valley and shadow of death. In business for many years, no one had cause to suspect his fidelity and integrity. Charged with pubKc trusts of considerable magnitude, he closed each with a correct record.

99

Jacob C. Bryant/ (SamueF [63], David,^ Simeon,* Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Nov. 26, 1828, in Green Co., Pa.; m. Nov. 23, 1853, at Valparaiso, Ind., to Adelia Frances Tyler, who was born Nov. 6, 1837 ; dau. of Jeremiah and Mary Ann Fitch, Rensselaer Co., N. Y. She d. Aug. 20, 1905, at Wichita, Kan.

Children:

233. I. Martha Frances Bryant, b. Mar. 21, 1855; m. (ist)

William H, Rogers; m. (2nd) Grear Nagle+

234. II. Edward Marion Bryant, b. Aug. 16, 1855; d. Sept.

15, 1857, at Pleasant Grove, Ind.; buried at Lowell, Ind.

235. III. Samuel Tyler Bryant, b. Oct. 9, 1858 +

236. IV. Mary Ann Bryant, b. Jan. 15, 1861; m. Henry

Tucker +

When Jacob C. Bryant was one year of age his parents moved to Knox County, Ohio. When seven years of age, he with his parents moved to Lake County, Indiana. His education was principally acquired at the Pleasant Grove school, which was the first organized in this settlement. The teacher was Bell Jennings, half brother of Mrs. Joanna Woodruff Bryant, who made his home with the family and who, having a love for hunting, had no trouble in supply- ing the family with venison during the winter, which was cooked to a queen's taste by Mrs. Bryant. Jacob attended school at Crown Point and afterwards at Valparaiso. Later he went to western Ohio where he engaged in business with his cousin Simeon Mitchell. Soon after, returning to Valparaiso, he continued in

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business for a number of years. The Tyler family removed to this vicinity from New York when the .daughter was three years old. Immediately after his marriage he removed to Crown Point, Indiana. In the spring of i860, with his wife and two children, he drove in a wagon to Franklin County, Kansas. The extreme drought of that summer compelled him to return to Indiana, where he remained until 1863, when he located at Galva, IlHnois. Here he was employed by the United States government as mechanic and was stationed at Nashville, Tennessee, later being transferred to Atlanta, Georgia. Severe fighting took place about Nashville, and all mechanics were held in readiness for active service under arms. After serving the government for about six months he returned home. In 1866 he located at Chickasaw, Iowa, where he Hved until 1888, going from there to Cowley County, Kansas. Jn the fall of 1904 he moved to Wichita, Kansas, where in August, 1905, his wife died, after a Hngering illness, respected and esteemed by those who knew her. The closing years of her Hfe were spent miich in travel in an effort to regain her health, but to no avail. Since the death of his wife Jacob Bryant makes his home with his daughter, Mrs. Grear Nagle, 1501 Maple St., Wichita, Kansas. At the age of eighty-five he still enjoys a reasonable degree of health.

100

Hannah Bryant/ (SamueP [63], David,^ Simeon,'' Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Jan. 18, 1831, at Fred- ericktown, Knox Co., Ohio; d. Nov. 28, 1889, at Crown Point, Ind.; m. Feb. 22, 1851, at Michigan City, Ind., to Eli Marion Robertson, who was b. Jan. 24, 1829, at Charleston, Clark Co., Ind.; son of Hezekiah Robertson and Polly Teeple. He d. Nov. 16, 1896, near Hebron, Ind.

Children:

237. I, Mary Joanna Robertson, b. Feb. 17, 1852; m. Oscar

Dinwiddle -f

238. 11. Joseph Harvey Robertson, b. Jan. 29, 1854; m.

Florence Elvena Talcott-f

239. HI. Fletcher Lorraine Robertson, b. Dec. 23, 1855; m.

Irene Stoops +

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When Hannah Bryant Robertson was nine years old her mother died. Hannah being the oldest daughter at home was of great assistance to her father in caring for the family. At the age of seventeen years she united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Westville, Indiana, and remained a member of that denomination until her death. The first ten years of her married life were spent in or near Westville, Indiana. Here her three children were born. In 1862 the family moved to Eagle Creek Township, Lake County, Indiana, where they remained for twenty years. Her next and last home was in Crown Point, Indiana. She was a farmer's daughter and a farmer's wife, devoted to her family.

lOI

Harvey Woodrutt Bryant/ (SamueP [63], David,^ Sime- on,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Jan. 8, 1833, at Fredericktown, Knox Co., Ohio; d. May 23, 1913, at Hebron Ind.; m. May 3, i860, near Lowell, Ind., to Lucretia Dowd, who was b. Sept. 12, 1840, at Zaleski, Vinton Co., Ohio; dau. of Conner Dowd and Cynthia Pratt. She d. June 23, 1900, at Hebron, Ind.

Children:

Eva Rosella Bryant, b. Feb. 20, 1861; unm.+

Merritt Conner Bryant, b. Nov. 14, 1862; m. Effie

Wilson + Cynthia Lavinia Bryant, b. May 30, 1867; d. Jan.

I, 1868. Twin sister, b. May 30, 1867; d. 1867. Milton Samuel Bryant, b. Jan. 30, 1870; d. Oct. 9,

1872. Ora Viola Bryant, b. June 9, 1872; unm.+ Ada Luella Bryant, b. July 7, 1874; m. Joseph Ross

Wilson + 247. VIIL Nettie Ladora Bryant, b. Apr. 3, 1877; unm.+

When Harvey Bryant was two years old his father and mother, with six children, in a party of some twenty relatives, started by wagon from the Ohio farm to Lake County, Indiana, a distance of 300 miles. As a growing boy in pioneer times he had his share of

240. 241	I, II,
242	HI,
243- 244.	IV. V.
245- 246.	VI. VII.

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hardship. Left without a mother's care at seven, he made his home for the most part with Uncle Harvey Woodruff at Orchard Grove in the winter; and with Daniel Merris at Pleasant Grove during the summer (that he might have access to the summer schools) . In these boyhood days he could be seen drowning gophers and trapping prairie chickens and quail, both as a diversion and occupation, for the chickens and quail were sent to Chicago by wagon and sold or traded for clothing. Christmas of 1848 found him — now a boy of almost sixteen — on the way back to Ohio helping Uncle Da\dd Bryant drive cattle. Others in the party were his brother Isaac and his cousin David. In Ohio he made his home with his father, who had returned in the fall of 1848, attending school or working on the farm as the season demanded. In 1852 he came to Indiana, this time by stage, boat, and rail, and spent the summer with his brother Ross and his sister Hannah and others. Four cousins. Avis Bryant, Kate Mitchell, Robert Bryant, and Harvey Bryant, made the return trip together, leaving Chicago over the Michigan Central; 1853 was characterized by a trip over the Allegheny Mountains to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with a drove of cattle, in company with Bryant Welsh as leader. In the fall of 1854 he entered college at Oberlin, where he attended for a part of two years. Here Rev. Charles G. Finney, president of the college, commanded his respect and made a lasting impress upon his mind. The influences brought to bear upon him here no doubt culminated in his christian character of honesty and integrity. He soon entered into church relations, and has ever since been a Methodist. On December 3, 1855, he entered the rude schoolhouse at Orchard Grove, Indiana, as teacher. Among the first pupils to arrive was a girl of fifteen, in her shawl and hood — the fashion of the day — and her ten-year-old brother, wearing his faded but clean blue denim blouse and overalls tucked into his boot-tops. These two were destined to have their lives closely interwoven with that of the teacher, for the girl became his wife and the boy almost a Hfe partner in farming and mercantile affairs. He continued teaching for four more winters — two terms at Orchard Grove and two at the Buckley school — while during the summers he farmed land owned by Jerry Kenney. In 1856 he cast his first presidential vote, which was lost, being a supporter of John C. Fremont. After his marriage in i860 he purchased a house and lot adjoining

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the tract entered by his father-in-law, Conner Dowd. These were the beginnings of the present Bryant Dowd & Company farm located five miles southwest of Hebron. Along with his farming interests he cared for an apiary, which at one time numbered 230 hives, all having had their origin in the single swarm of bees pre- sented by Jerry Kenney as a wedding present. One shipment of honey — 3,000 pounds — was marketed at 27 cents per pound, while the year's yield amounted to $810. In 1874 failing health came as a blow upon an heretofore active and ambitious life. A change of climate and surroundings was recommended by Dr. J. K. Blackstone, hence a trip to Colorado accompanied by his kinsmen, Marion Robertson, David Fisher, and Homer DeWitt. With health improved, after a few months he returned to his old pursuits, which in the next few years were to be supplemented by town inter- ests, for in 1876 he built a house in Hebron, moved his family, and in 1881, in partnership with J. H. Dowd, his brother-in-law, pur- chased a general stock of goods of WiUiam Sturgeon, owned just previously by J. E. Bryant. A burglary and fire in 1890 neces- sitated the removal of the remnant of the stock to temporary quarters, and in time the building of the corner brick, now in use and known as the Bryant Dowd & Company store. In recent years, while in a sense Mr. Bryant had retired from store work, he had general oversight of the finances; and though a man of eighty, his pioneer life of toil and privation apparently had no effect upon later years other than to have its share in the molding of a well- rounded character of sterhng worth. He passed the fourscore years, retaining far more than usual both of physical and mental strength. His generosity in supporting the publication of the Bryant Genealogy is highly appreciated. A stroke of apoplexy May 19, 1913, caused his death, which occurred at the home of his son, May 23, 1913.

102

Isaac C. Bryant,'^ (SamueP [63], David,^ Simeon,^ Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Mar. 11, 1836, at Pleas- ant Grove, Lake Co., Ind.; d. Apr. 15, 1908; m. Dec. i, 1863, to Harriet Pearce, who was b. Mar. 27, 1843, near Lowell, Ind.; dau. of Michael Pearce and Margaret Dinwiddie. She d. Nov. 12, 1912.

250.	III.
251.	IV.
252.	V.
253-	VI.

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Children

248. I. Samuel Edwin Bryant, b. Apr. 14, 1865; m. Maria Ellen Wheeler +

249, II. John Pearce Bryant, b. Dec. 29, 1866; d. Aug. 8, 1868.

Margaret J. Bryant, b. Jan. 8, 1869; d. Aug. 17, 1870. Bertha L. Bryant, b. July 6, 1870; m. Harry Georges- Jessie M. Bryant, b. Aug. 19, 1873. Blanche E. Bryant, b. Aug. 3, 1878; m. May i, 1897, Charles Childs, son of George Childs and Brody; Res., 230 North Ave., Chi- cago, 111.

At the death of his mother, when Isaac Bryant was five years old, he was separated from father, brothers, and sisters, and in the years following had various homes in the neighborhood. However, his disposition was such that, even as a child, he would not be imposed upon by those under whose care he was placed. An ap- proaching whipping was enough to warrant him in seeking a new home. To his mind, boyish pranks should not be thus dealt with, and these pranks were not foreign to his nature. The district school was a source of annoyance, but not for long at a time; for he gained his freedom from it in the same way that he did from a distasteful home. His nature demanded independence and free- dom. In early life he was apprenticed to one Obadiah Dunham, in Valparaiso, to learn the tailor's trade. While he was clever at the trade, he never entered into the business, but chose rather to work on his father's farm in season, and hunt and trap at leisure times. He was a remarkable shot, and many prairie chickens, geese, and deer were the victims of his deadly aim. On at least two different occasions he assisted in driving cattle to the East — in one instance to Ohio, and in another across the Alleghenies to Pennsylvania. Knowledge of the western frontier was gained by a trip taken when he was a young man. Railroads were still in- complete in the West, and sometimes he was obHged to go on foot. He toured several of the states, spending some time with his sister, Jane Stalter, then living in Kansas. On August 11, 1861, he was enlisted in Company H, Ninth Indiana Volunteers. During the fight at Green Briar, West Virginia, he was wounded in his left arm ; consequently he was granted a furlough and later an honorable

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discharge. A Lake County paper dated October lo, 1861, says: "We notice among the wounded the name of Isaac Bryant, who is the first of Lake County's men to receive the mark of a rebel bullet." After his marriage he worked part of his father's farm on shares, but after the division of the Pearce estate they estabHshed their home on the portion falling to them, half-way between Hebron and Lowell. Here he Hved uninterruptedly for years, a successful farmer devoted to the interests of his family. About ten years before his death he moved to Hebron, Indiana, where he built a roomy and comfort- able home with a view to spending his closing years in retirement from active pursuits.

103

Jane Bryant/ (SamueP [63], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Jan. 26, 1838, near Lowell, Lake Co., Ind.; d. Feb. 14, 1909; m. Oct, 21, 1855, in Wyandot Co., Ohio, to John Stalter, who was b. Feb. 18, 1834, son of Hiram Stalter of Pennsylvania.

Children:

254. I. Anna Stalter, b. Aug. 9, 1856; d. Aug. 26, 1856.

255. II. Mary K. Stalter, b. Aug. 18, 1857; m. Newton L.

Yarbrough-F

256. III. George H. Stalter, b. Oct. 20, 1859; m. Mattie

Baird-F

257. IV. Martha B. Stalter, b. Jan. 18, 1862; d. Mar. 5, 1862.

258. V. Elura Stalter, b. June 3, 1863; m. John K. Snyder -f-

259. VI. Frankhn Stalter, b. Apr. 26, 1865; d. Sept. 16, 1869.

260. VII. Infant, b. Feb. 20, 1867; d. Feb. 20, 1867.

261. VIII. Samuel B. Stalter, b. Apr. 10, 1868; d. May 5, 1877.

262. IX. Delphia Stalter, b. Sept. 12, 1870; m. Feb. 2, 1893,

at Rock, Kan., Ferris Dawson. Res., Pacific Grove, Calif.

263. X. Charles E. Stalter, b. Dec. 29, 1872; d. Mar. 22, 1876.

264. XL Edwin R. Stalter, b. Dec. 3, 1874; m. Dora Moore +

265. XII. John W. Stalter, b. Dec. 4, 1876; m. Jessie E. Keats 4- 266 XIII. Julia J. Stalter, b. Dec. i, 1879; d. Nov. i, 1883. 267. XIV. Frederick L. Stalter, b. Apr. 17, 1883; m. Grace

Darst+

SEVENTH GENERATION 75

During only two years of Jane Bryant Stalter's life did she have a mother's care ; then she was left to the protection of others — of neighbors, perhaps, and of a nine-year-old sister. Her school days were passed in the old Pleasant Grove schoolhouse. When she was ten years old she was taken back to Ohio with her father's family, where because of her environment, she learned to depend upon herself and to make her own pleasures out of the simple country Hfe. At the age of seventeen she was married to John Stalter in Wyandot County. The young couple made their home in Ohio until 1858, when they went by rail and by boat to Franklin County, Kansas. They Uved on the ranch of John Brown, the noted aboUtionist. On Brown's last trip through Kansas, he and a companion called one night at the Stalter home. They were on the way to the home of Brown's brother-in-law, Horace Day, who lived a half-mile away. During these troublous times, while her husband was away fighting the border rufiians, Jane was caring for her home, her family, and the ranch. In 1861 when she had charge of affairs — her husband fighting in the state militia on the Missouri and Kansas line — grasshoppers completely destroyed the crops. While they yet lived in FrankHn County, they had also to contend with the ravages of fire, which wiped out their home and its contents. In 1871 with their five Hving chil- dren — three being left behind in the Httle graveyard — they moved to Cowley County by wagon to take up frontier Hfe in southern Kansas. Here occasional hardships were interspersed with much good fortune, for they were successful in accumulating land and live stock, and owned a ranch famed for miles around. Prosperity was theirs for some fifteen years, but in 1886-7, when money matters took a bad turn, they lost all their property. How- ever, they were a solace one to the other, for Jane Stalter was no weak, dependent woman, but one who possessed a brave, noble, and unselfish nature that knew no failure. Thoroughly Christian, she was a leader whether in church, school, or temperance movements. Because of her untiring industry and her noble Christian character, she never failed to command the respect of those with whom she mingled. Five years of her later life were spent in Woodward County, Oklahoma. Thence the couple moved to Pacific Grove, CaHfornia, where in 1909 death claimed her, and where her hus- band still lives.

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104

Joanna Bryant/ (SamueP [63], David,^ Simeon,^ Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Apr. 2, 1840, near Lowell, Lake Co., Ind.; m. Sept. 10, 1862, at Valparaiso, Ind., to Edwin Ruthven Beebe, who was b. Nov. 30, 1835, in Tomp- kins Co., N. Y.; son of Samuel Clark Beebe and Currence Benedict Gregg. He d. May 14, 1906, at Princeton, Wis.

Children:

268. I. Joanna Belle Beebe, b. Oct. 8, 1878; educated in

Princeton, Wis., and at Ripon (Wis.) College. Fond of reading; teacher of high school sub- jects in various towns of Wisconsin and Min- nesota; successful in her line of work. When family Uved in Chicago — earlier — she was proof-reader.

269. II. Edwin Hubert Beebe, b. Nov. 7, 1881 ; m. Mary Sul-

livan-{-

270. III. lone Currence Beebe, b. Aug. 30, 1883, was educated

in Princeton, Wis., the town of her birth. Later took business course in Chicago and has since been employed as stenographer in Ripon, Wis., and Princeton. Earlier she had been type-setter in her father's printing office.

When Joanna Bryant was an infant her mother died and she was left to the care of her uncle Elias Bryant, with whom she Hved until she was twelve years of age. Her early education was gained in a log schoolhouse about a half-mile from her home and her first teacher was Hon. Martin Wood, of Crown Point. When she was twelve years old, her uncle and aunt both having died, she went to Valparaiso to Uve with her half-brother Ross Bryant, with whom she made her home until her marriage to Edwin Ruthven Beebe, a printer. In 1863 Mr. and Mrs. Beebe moved to Chicago where they lived near Halsted and Twelfth streets. Chicago, in those days before the great fire, did not bear much resemblance to the metrop- olis of to-day. A walk of three miles to the post-office was neces- sary when they wanted the mail. A public hydrant on the street corner was the only source of water supply. There were few street-

SEVENTH GENERATION 77

cars, an old-fashioned omnibus making the run to the business sec- tion. Farther to the south and west of where they lived was nothing but marsh and uninhabited lowlands. In 1864 they moved to Orchard Grove, Indiana, where they Hved on a farm for four years. They then went back to Valparaiso, where Mr. Beebe was employed as a printer. In May, 1872, they moved to Lowell, Indiana, and commenced the publication of the Lowell Star, the first paper ever published in Lowell. Several years later Mr. Beebe moved his paper to Crown Point, Indiana, where it became the Lake County Star, still one of the prominent papers of the county. In 1878 Mr. Beebe disposed of his business interests in Crown Point and soon after moved to Princeton, Wisconsin. Here he soon became the editor of the Princeton Repubhc, and the family remained there until 1899 when they moved to Chicago. After two years they returned to Princeton, which again became the family home until Mr. Beebe's death in 1906. The following fall Mrs. Beebe moved to Ripon, Wisconsin, where her son and her daughter lone were employed. After two years she returned to the home in Princeton, Wisconsin, where she still lives. In early Hfe she became a member of the Presbyterian church and has always been loyal in her support of her church and devoted to her home.

105

Zebulon Cooper,^ (Mary^ [65], David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^),b. Nov. 2, 1813, near VanBuren, Washington Co. ; Pa. ; d. Aug. 5, 1893 ; m. Feb., 1845, ^t Waynes- burg, Pa., Saraji Nicely, who was b. July 7, 1824; dau. of Jacob Nicely and Elizabeth McFarland.

Children:

271. I. George Nicely Cooper, b. July 25, 1847; i^- Emma

Ainsworth. Res., Pomona, Kan.

272. II. Arabella Cooper, b. June 2, 1849; m. Thomas

Mitchell Sellars-h

273. Ill, Isadore Cooper, b. June 2, 1849; i^- John A.

Downey-F

274. IV. David Bryant Cooper, b. Oct. 12, 1850; m. Harriet

A. Lewis +

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275. V. Mary Etta Cooper, b. Jan. 21, 1853; m. Marvin M.

Roberts +

276. VI. Eugene Norton Cooper, b. Apr. 15, 1854; m. Anna

Wagner +

277. VII. Elizabeth A. Cooper, b. Feb. 2, 1856; d. Apr. 9, 1856.

278. VIII. Charles W. Cooper, b. May i, 1858; d. Apr. 13, 1872. 279 IX. Ralph D. Cooper, b. Dec. 23, i860; d. Feb. i, 1872.

Zebulon Cooper resided in Washington County, Pennsylvania, until the fall of 1863, when he removed with his family to Rochelle, IlHnois, where they remained until March, 1864, when he located on a farm near Winfield, Iowa, where he remained until 1876, when the pioneer spirit again took possession of him and he removed to Miami County, Kansas. In 1885 he moved to Ottawa, Kansas. He followed agriculture as an occupation. In pohtics he was a Republican; in religious faith a Presbyterian. He was an extensive reader, a well-informed man of sterling integrity of character, and esteemed by all who knew him. He is buried in Ottawa, Kansas. His wife is still living, at the advanced age of eighty-nine years.

106

Catherine Cooper,^ (Mary^ [65], David,^ Simeon,^ Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis/), b. Apr. 20, 181 5, near Van Buren, Washington Co., Pa.; d. Mar. 8, 1892; buried in Win- field, Iowa; m. Jan. i, 1837, Harvey Gamble or GAMBELL,who was b. Jan. 24, 1815, in Shelby, Ohio; d. Dec. 18, 1868, at Winfield, Iowa. He was an elder in the Presbyterian church of Winfield, Iowa. He wiU long be remembered as a dignified, upright citizen, an honored christian gentleman.

Children:

280. I. John Cooper Gamble, b. Oct. 3, 1837; m. Margaret

Fulton +

281. II. Sylvanus Cooper Gamble, b. Dec. 14, 1839; d. in

the service of his country in the Civil War.

282. HI. Leroy Gamble, b. Sept. 25, 1842; m. Elizabeth A.

Cone+

283. IV. Charles White Gamble, b. May 8, 1847; m. Kate

Adelaide Haight+

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Obituary published in Winfield, Iowa, weekly paper: " Catherine Cooper Gamble was the second child of a family of twelve children, six of whom survive her. On January i, 1837, at her home in Pennsylvania, she was united in marriage to Harvey Gamble, well known in this vicinity for his noble and consistent Christian char- acter and example, and affectionaUy remembered for his many dis- interested efforts on behalf of those who were in trouble, sorrow, and bereavement. Her husband preceded her to glory twenty-three years ago. Immediately after her marriage she and her husband moved to Shelby, Ohio, where they Hved until 1845, when they moved back to Washington County, Pennsylvania. The next removal was to Iowa, where, with the exception of two years, the deceased has Hved on the farm where she died. Her death took place on Tuesday, March 8, 1892, at the residence of her son John C. At the age of seventeen years she made a profession of her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and for the long period of threescore years has been a humble and faithful follower of her Divine Master. She was of Puritan origin and always prided herself on the fact, tracing her ancestry back to the Pilgrim Fathers who landed on Plymouth Rock. A firm adherent of the doctrines and government of the Presbyterian church, she has been in communion with it all her Christian life.

"Catherine Gamble was well known to nearly all in this vicinity, and those who were well acquainted with her will bear out the writer of this obituary in saying that she was one who studiously avoided making known her good deeds while she Hved and who would not wish to be praised when she is dead. Some points in her character, however, we should mention for the imitation of those who survive. Her rehgion was unobtrusive, though her faith was unwavering; and she showed its reaHty rather in her Hfe than in her words. Her piety was grounded on humiHty; her hope, through the merits of her Redeemer was as 'an anchor of the soul, sure and steadfast.' She preferred to commune with her own heart, and in her chamber; and by applying herself to God's Word and to prayer, she sought, as instructed by the Psalmist, to cleanse her ways. In the transactions of Hfe she thought and spoke and acted as in the sight of God. Just and true in all her deaHngs, she endeavored to do her duty in that sphere of Hfe into which it had pleased God to call her. To the poor she was liberal and kind, to the bereaved

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and afiiicted, sympathetic and helpful. She was always ready, according to her ability, to lend a helping hand to those who were in trouble, and the families in this community are not few in num- ber who have been blessed by her presence when sickness or death invaded their homes. In her the neighborhood has lost a most use- ful example, the church one of its most consistent members, her family a valued and beloved relative, the poor a true friend, and the world an honest and a good woman.

"Although a great sufferer for months her sun did at last go down without a cloud and she passed out of time into eternity without a struggle. Jesus was to her soul as a morning without clouds, and gave her a peaceful end. "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace." By her own request the funeral services were held at the residence of her son John C, and were conducted by her former pastor, Rev. James B. Butter, now of Blairstown, Iowa, assisted by Rev. David McEwan, pastor of Presbyterian Church of Winfield. Despite the inclement nature of the weather the services were largely attended, and the long pro- cession that followed the remains to the cemetery east of town was but one more testimony to the esteem in which she was held. B . "

107

David Bryant Cooper/ (Mary^ [65], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Apr. 30, 181 7, near Washington, Pa.; d. June 22, 1891; m. Apr. 11, 1839, Hannah DiLLE, who was b. June 10, 1823, Washington, Pa.; dau. of Ezra DiUe and Mary McFarland.

Children:

284. I. Mary Jane Cooper, b. Jan. 5, 1840; m. John Leach4-

285. II. Milton Dille Cooper, b. May 11, 1842; unm. He

is in the real estate and stock business, and mining. He is a staunch Republican; is chairman of county central committee. Res., Choteau, Mont.; Hved for a time in Chicago, 111.

286. III. Hester Ellen Cooper, b. Aug. 25, 1844; m. Andrew

M. Vance +

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287. IV. Oliver Goldsmith Cooper, b. Dec. 4, 1846; m.

Amanda Downing +

288. V. Emma Thrisa Cooper, b. May 11, 1849; ^- James

Concannon +

289. VI. Frank Darwin Cooper, b. Apr. 6, 1851; m. Alice

Green +

290. VII. Linnie Brown Cooper, b. June 10, 1854; m. Jasper

E. Mount +

291. VIII. Ida Arabelle Cooper, b. Feb. 4, 1857; m. James

Brown +

292. IX. Charles White Cooper, b. Apr. 4, 1858; m. Mary

Combs +

293. X. Edwin Stanton Cooper, b. October 28, 1861; m.

October 14, 1903, at Appleton, Wis., Kittie Studley, dau. of Dr. WilUam Harrison Studley, who was b. in Bridgeport, Conn., and CaroHne Louise Heath, b. in Wanhouse Point, Conn. She was a "Daughter of the Revolution" and a "Colonial Dame." Dr. Studley was graduated an Episcopal clergy- man from Trinity College, New Haven, Conn., after which he attended Rush Med- ical College in Chicago, 111., and graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. Dr. Edwin S. Cooper is a graduate of the Missouri Medical College of St. Louis, and of Belleview College of New York City. Politically he is a Republican, "but votes for the best man." Mrs. Cooper was educated in New York City, became a member of St. James' Episcopal Church, although she says at heart she is a member of all churches. Dr. Cooper has an extensive practice in Almond, Wis.

"Mr. David Bryant Cooper received a Hberal education in the schools of Washington County, Pennsylvania, and remained on the farm until twenty-one years of age, when he engaged in merchandis- ing with his older brother Zebulon at Washington, Pennsylvania,

82 BRYANT GENEALOGY

and there continued for two years. He then sold out and purchased a farm, after which he engaged in agricultural pursuits. In 1850 our subject sold his farm and moved to Lee County, Iowa, where he farmed and also speculated in land. In the spring of 1857 he sold out and moved to Scotland County, Missouri, where he pur- chased the large tract of land he owned until his death. He was school director while in Iowa and was elected clerk of the elec- tions. In 1862 he was elected county judge, and after two years when all other officers were thrown out he was appointed by Gov- ernor Gamble, and at the next general election was re-elected by the people and served eight years. He was a Repubhcan and a worthy and enterprising citizen." (History of Scotland County, Missouri, 1887.)

Copied from a Memphis journal: "Judge David B. Cooper died of paralysis at his home in this city, Monday, June 2 2d, 1891, after a brief illness, aged 74 years, i month and 22 days. He was a man of sterling integrity and worth, whose word was as good as his bond, and his friendship was an honor to all on whom it was bestowed. He was one of nature's noblemen, a born gentleman, with a great, big, generous heart, always thoughtful of others, brave, honest, truthful, generous and straightforward. In the home he was a kind and devoted husband, an indulgent father, an excellent neighbor, and, as a citizen of the town and county he was highly esteemed and respected, and ranked among the foremost and best. Therefore, in tendering the bereaved family our sincere sympathy in their deep afHic^ion, we simply voice the sentiment of a very large circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. L. Hogue at the family residence in this city, today, at 10 a. m., after which all that is mortal of our old-time friend was tenderly and lovingly laid to rest in the Memphis cemetery."

108

Jane Cooper,^ (Mary^ [65], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Feb. 27, 1819, near Van Buren, Washington Co., Pa.; d. Jan. 8, 1849; m. Apr. 18, 1839, Thomas Hanna, b. Oct. 7, 1816, Prosperity, Pa., son of John Vance Hanna and Lydia McCollum. Mr. Hanna was an

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influential citizen in the community in which he lived; a valu- able member of the Presbyterian Church. Died May 8, 1895, at Connellsville, Pa. Mrs. Jane Hanna died in early woman- hood at the age of thirty, leaving a young family as follows :

Children:

294. I. Adeline Hanna, b. Jan. 18, 1840; m. John Vance

Sniith+

295. II. Clarriet Hanna, b. Aug. 19, 1841; m. Bayard Blachly

Lindly+

296. III. Mary Ellen Hanna, b. Dec. 21, 1843; ^^- Demas

Lindly McVay+

297. IV. John Walker Hanna, b. Sept. 23, 1846; m. Carohne

Elizabeth Duncan -|-

298. V. Jane Hanna, b. Dec. 14, 1848; m. Frank D. Kelley-f-

109

Mary Cooper,^ (Mary*^ [65], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Feb. 23, 1821; m. John Atkinson; he d. in the early sixties. Mrs. Atkinson resided in Washington, Penna., where she reared her family of four sons. She d. at the home of her son Charles in La Cygne, Kan., Sept. II, 1889.

Children:

299. I. David Bryant Atkinson, b ; d. in infancy.

300. 11. Charles Cooper Atkinson, b. Feb. 8, 1841; m.

(ist) Amelia Chapin4-(2nd) Margaret Sellars-|-

301. III. Edwin Stanton Atkinson, b ; d

302. IV. Dorwin Erasmus Atkinson, b ; d

no

Sarah Cooper,^ (Mary^ [65], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter CorneUsse,^ Cornehs^), b. Dec. 20, 1822, at Van Buren, Washington Co., Pa.; m. Nov. 11, 1841, Ralph Vankhik, son of Arthur Vankirk and Elizabeth Parkinson, who was b. Dec. 27, 181 5; d. Jan. i, 1890. Mrs. Vankirk resides in Washington, Pa., and is an intelligent, capable woman and in

84 BRYANT GENEALOGY

good health at her advanced age of 90 years. She is a loyal Methodist.

Children:

303. I. Charles Cooper Vankirk, b. Oct. 10, 1842; m ,

1868, Elizabeth F. Gamble +

304. II. Addison Vankirk, b. Oct. 6, 1844; d. April 6, 1845.

305. III. Mary Jane Vankirk, b. Oct. 10, 1846; m. George W.

McElree+

306. VI. Elizabeth Ellen Vankirk, b. June 27, 1849; i^i- Dec.

28, 1905, in Washington, Pa., John M. Wey- gandt, who was b. in Nottingham Twp., Washington Co., Pa., son of Isaac Weygandt and Susanna Swickard. Res., near Wash- ington, Pa.

112

Elizabeth Cooper^ (Mary*^ [65], David/ Simeon,^ Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ CorneUs^), b. Sept. 29, 1826; d. Apr. 27, 1901; m. Nov. 6, 1845, ii63,r Prosperity, Pa., to John Nelson Day, who was b. Feb. 8, 1819, at Ninevah, Green Co., Pa., son of Stephen Day and Sarah Jolly. He d. May 5, 1855, and was buried at Prosperity, Pa. Elizabeth was b. near Van Buren, Washington Co., Pa. Her life was mostly spent in Washington Co., Pa. However, her later years were spent with her sons at Klemme, Iowa, where she d. and was buried. In religion a Presbyterian.

Children:

307. I. Morris Reverdy Day, b. Aug. 11, 1846; m. Dora

Elder+

308. II. Mary Lavinia Day, b. Dec. 19, 1848, at Ninevah,

Green Co., Pa.; m. Dec. 27, 1883, in Washing- ton, Pa., to William Hockley, who was b. May 28, 1844, at Godalmining, Surrey, Eng.,

son of Thomas Hockley and Cort. In

pohtics a Republican; in religion a Presby- terian; Res., 302 Duncan Ave., Washington, Pa.

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309. III. Stephen Beveridge Day, b. June 26, 1851; m. Ida Alice Robbins. Res., Lynden, Wash.

113

Caroline Cooper^ (Mary^ [65], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^

Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. June 27, 1828, near Washing- ton, Pa.; m. May 23, 1848, Edward Gallatin Vaile, who was b. Mar. 2, 1827, near Prosperity, Pa.; d. May 30, 1895. He was the son of Leonard Vaile and Mary Lindley Minton.

Children:

Mary Elizabeth Vaile, b. April 28, 1849; unm.+

Clara E. Vaile, b. Jan. 9, 1851; m. Miles Joseph

Braiden + Susan Maria Vaile, b. Aug. 8, 1852; m. Charles Edwin

Cort+ Anna EHza Vaile, b. Apr. 13, 1854; m. Byron Hall+ Emma Caroline Vaile, b. Mar. 13, 1864; m. Eugene

L. Cole+ 315. VI. Edward Leonard Vaile, b. Nov. 4, 1868; m. Maude

Eggert+

Caroline Vaile, possessing energy, enterprise, and the pioneer spirit of her ancestors, left a home of comfort and plenty, willing to share with her husband in giving their young lives to aid in building up a new country on the prairies of northern Illinois. They arrived in Lane (Rochelle), Ogle County, Illinois, in October, 1853, three months before the completion of the North Western Railroad through to the Mississippi River. The Blackhawk War had cleared that region of the savage, but wild animals were not uncommon. Mr. Vaile had made a previous trip and purchased a farm which later proved to be one of the richest and most highly cultivated farms in the state, one and a half miles from Rochelle. Here they continued to reside until the death of Mr. Vaile in 1895, when Mrs. Vaile with her daughter Mary left the farm home with its cherished memories and took up residence in Rochelle where she still resides in remarkable strength of mind and body at the age of eighty-six years (1913). During their early pioneer days religious privileges were few. Colporteurs went occasionally through the country holding meetings and distributing missionary tracts. The

86 BRYANT GENEALOGY

Vaile home was the place of these meetings, and the well-known hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Vaile was always extended to these bible agents. This worthy couple constituted a part of the first church society organized in the village of Lane. Services were first held in the homes, then in a car, stationed for the purpose; later a log schoolhouse was used, which had previously been a flouring mill. At this schoolhouse in September, 1854, a committee from the presbytery of Chicago organized a Presbyterian church in the town of Lane, later renamed Rochelle. A church was erected in 1857, replaced by a larger one in 1874. Mr. Vaile had a promi- nent part in the erection of these church buildings and in sustaining the best interests of the church. In poHtics he was Democratic until after attending a Lincoln-Douglas political debate previous to the Civil War. He then became a stanch Repubhcan; always deeply interested in the politics of his country; never willing, how- ever, to hold any important ofiice. He was the son of Leonard Vaile,^ a native of Winhall, Bennington County, Vermont, and Mary Minton, of Washington County, Pennsylvania, b. 1808, d. 1884. Leonard Vaile,^ in early manhood went to Washington County, Pennsylvania, where he taught school until after his mar- riage, when he became a merchant in Prosperity, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Edward Vaile^ of Upton, Massachusetts, b. 1774, d. 1859, who married Lois Perham of Chelmsford and Upton, Massachusetts, b. 1777, d. 1855, who has a long line of Perham ancestry extending into England. Edward Vaile^ was the twelfth child of Edward Vaile^ and Mary Oberton, whom he married in 1772 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. This Edward^ was born October 20, 1746. His parents Hved in Boston at the time of a great fever, to which both were victims. Edward Vaile served in the Continental army in the war of the Revolu- tion, enHsting at Upton, Massachusetts, and furnishing his own fire-arms. He served under Captain B. Reed. His miHtary ser- vice is on record in the Secretary's office in the state of Massa- chusetts. The Vaile coat of arms is in the British Museum in London, England. The name on this coat of arms is spelled Vaile. This is mentioned because the name appears with other spellings, Mary Lindley Minton,^ the mother of Edward Gallatin Vaile, was the daughter of Mathias Minton of Morristown, New Jersey, b. 1783, and Sarah Lindley,^ b. 1786, daughter of Caleb Lindley,*

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who was the son of John Lindley,^ son of John Lindley^ of Morris- town, New Jersey, born about 1666, who was the son of Francis Lindley,^ the emigrant ancestor who came to Connecticut in 1639. Francis^ married Susanna Culpepper. Caleb Lindley, grandfather of Mary Minton, served in the Continental army during the Revolu- tion; enlisted in 1776, Captain Joseph Horton's company; military record in office of Adjutant General, Trenton, New Jersey. Caro- line Vaile is a member of the Daughters of the Revolution. Both of her grandfathers served in the war of the Revolution.

114

Charles White Cooper'' (Mary^ [65], David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Mar. 18, 1830, near Washington, Pa.; d. May 10, 1886, at Middletown, N. Y.; m. Aug. 17, 1858, at New Brunswick, N. J., Sarah F. Duy- CKiNCK, who was b. Aug. 28, 1828; d. Sept. 24, 1876, in Bound Brook, N. J. She was the dau. of James Duyckinck and Margaret Post. M. (2nd) Charlotte Elizabeth Hunt, dau. of Rev. HoUoway W. Hunt of New Brunswick, N. J. She d. Feb. 18, 1906. She was secretary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbytery of Hudson.

Children:

316. I. Mary Duyckinck Cooper, b. July 2, 1862; m. Frank

M. Cummings -|-

317. n. Charles Bryant Cooper, b. Nov. 19, 1864; m. Kather-

ine Christie McGrew -\-

318. HI. Haviland Cooper died in infancy.

Charles W. Cooper was educated at West Alexandria Academy, Pennsylvania, graduated at theological school at Princeton, N. J. Entered as a junior, 1847, Washington and Jefferson College. In 185 1 he graduated. In a historical address by Prof. A. H. Mc- Caughey of Erie, Pennsylvania, Charles Cooper was pronounced "the best looking man in the class. Pure-minded, warm-hearted, strong and faithful in his friendships — with few faults except that unusual one of not thinking as highly of himself as he ought to think — he was one whom we all loved heartily." This same his- tory states he is related not remotely to America's most famous

88 BRYANT GENEALOGY

novelist, J. Fenimore Cooper. In 1849-50 he studied law at Steubenville, Ohio. In September, 1851, he entered Princeton Theological Seminary as a student, and after a full course of study graduated there in May, 1854. Licensed to preach, his first charge was in Pontiac, Michigan. His next charge was the Huntingdon South Church, Babylon, Long Island, a relation which he sus- tained for twelve years. In 1870 he took charge of Marlborough Church on the Hudson River, where he remained until his death. It was his privilege while pastor at Marlborough to receive at one time 74 members into the church. The Duyckinck family records with coat of arms are found in the Armoral at The Hague, Hol- land, published about the twelfth century.

115

John C. Cooper'^ (Mary^ [65], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis/), b. Feb. 11, 1832, near Washing- ton, Pa.; m. Sept. 27, i860, at Jefferson, Tex., Lucy M. Harris, dau. of Frank Harris and Martha Freeman. She was b. Feb. 23, 1843, at Montgomery, Ala.; d. at Carrollton, Mo., Aug. 30, 1882.

Children:

319. I. St. Cloud Cooper, b. July 13, 1861; m. Dora Hud-

son +

320. 11. Maude Cooper, b. Dec. i, 1863; m. Eugene W.

Brown-F

321. III. Texiana Cooper, b. Sept. 25, 1868; m. Stuart War-

ner-j-

322. IV. r Hattie Scott Cooper, b. Oct. 5, 1873; i^- Russell Twins 1 M. Kneisley-H

323. V. L Harry Bryant Cooper, b. Oct. 5, 1873; m. Florence

Thomas -|-

Dr. John C. Cooper was reared on a farm. His early education was obtained in the common schools; he afterward attended the academy of West Alexandria, Virginia. He then read medicine with Dr. Warren Blachly and Dr. Thomas McKennan of Washing- ton, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of the Pennsylvania Medical University at Philadelphia. He took a post-graduate

SEVENTH GENERATION 89

course in New Orleans. In 1856 he located in Jefferson, Texas. When the Civil War broke out he enHsted in the First Texas Partisan Rangers, and served as surgeon in the Confederate army during the war. In 1867 he moved with his wife and family to Carrollton, Missouri, where he still resides. Dr. Cooper is now past 80 years of age, tall and straight, with a gentlemanly bearing and a professional, dignified appearance.

118

Joseph Bryant^ (Simeon^ [66], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Aug. 20, 1834, in Ohio; d. July 27, 1875; m. Dec. 8, 1859, Mary Lane, who d. Oct. 23, 1887.

Children:

324. I. Harriett Bryant, b. Oct. 18, i860; m. E. S. Irwin+

325 326

327 328

II. Simeon Bryant, b. Apr. 11, 1862.

III. Schuyler Bryant, b. Jan. 30, 1863.

IV. Adeline Bryant, b. Aug. 31, 1865; d. Oct. 30, i< V. Maryette Bryant, b. Dec. 3, 1868; d. Dec. 3, 1884.

119

Margaret J. Bryant^ (Simeon^ [66], David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Apr. 16, 1837; m. Feb. II, 1858, Dr. John King Blackstone, son of William Blackstone and Julia Doddridge of Athens, Ohio. He was b. Feb. 12, 1827; d. Jan. 28, 1898.

Children:

329. I. Infant, b. Dec. 26, 1858; d. Dec. 28, 1858.

330. II. WiUiam Bryant Blackstone, b. Feb. 8, i860; m.

Lou Smith +

331. HI. John King Blackstone, b. May 29, 1862; m. Ella

Judson Hawkins+

332. IV. Lillian Elizabeth Blackstone, b. July i, 1870; d.

Nov. 21, 1900+

333. IV. Benjamin E. Blackstone, b. Jan. 4, 1876; attended

high school, Hebron, Ind., after which he spent two years at medical school in St. Louis, Mo. Res., Hebron, Ind.

90 BRYANT GENEALOGY

Margaret was the first white girl born in Boone Township, Lake County, Indiana, and grew to womanhood on the old farm. Her parents often repeated their early experiences with the Indians. Once in the absence of her father the old Chief Shawne-Quoke came to the home, took a piece of chalk, made a circle on the floor, and said in the Indian language that for five miles around belonged to the Indians and ordered her to leave, threatening to kill her with a butcher knife, saying *'Kin-a-bode" (kill you) if she did not leave at once. He approached her with the uplifted knife when her scream aroused two large dogs that were near by. They attacked the Indian, thus defeating his murderous intention. At another time in the absence of the family the Indians came and were trying her father's gun and inspecting things in general. Catherine Sadoris, the maid, came home while they were there. Just as she came around the corner of the house an Indian raised the gun to look through it; the girl, supposing that he intended to shoot her, ran for her life. The Indians told the family of the inci- dent upon their return and she was not found until the next day, when she said she supposed that the family had all been slain. She stated that in the night seven deer came near to her, but she felt no fear except of the Indians. Ordinarily the Indians were civil and peaceful and gave but little trouble. At her father's home the first Methodist meeting was held and a society was organized in 1837 in Hebron, Indiana. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and for many years gave valuable service to the Sunday school but has now given her place to the younger workers.

Dr. J, K. Blackstone graduated from the Western Reserve Medical College, of Cleveland, Ohio, in 1848. He practiced his profession in several places in Ohio, and in June, 1856, he located in Hebron, Indiana, where he resided until his death. Dr. Blackstone served in the Mexican War. He was appointed second lieutenant of the Ohio Volunteers, First Brigade, Twenty-second Division, of the mihtia of the state. He was the youngest commissioned officer of the army. His commission was signed June 4, 1846, by Governor Samuel Galloway and Secretary of State M. Barley. Dr. Blackstone served in the Civil War, was appointed captain Company E, Ninth Regiment of the Indiana Volunteer Militia, at Indianapolis, the first day of September, 1861. November i, he

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was appointed regimental surgeon of the same company. He organized the above company.

120

James Edmund Bryant"^ (Simeon*^ [66], David,^ Simeon,'^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Mar. 5, 1839; d. July 23, 1903; m. Apr. 27, 1872, Sarah S. Pratt, who d. Feb. 23, 1907.

Children:

334. I. William Pratt Bryant, b. 1872; d. 1874.

335. II. Nellie M. Bryant, b. June 11, 1874; res., Chicago, 111.

336. III. Florence Bryant, b. Sept. 12, 1889; res., Chicago, 111.

Florence possesses fine musical talent. She excels as a vioHnist. She studied music for several years in Berlin, Germany.

Mr. Bryant was one who responded to his country's call in 1862 and enlisted in Company I, Fifth Indiana Cavalry, in which he served nearly three years. During this time he was a prisoner seven months in Anderson ville, having been captured at Sunshine Church, Georgia. After the war he was appointed postmaster and served twelve years. He owned a farm of five hundred acres adjoining the town of Hebron, Indiana, and a farm of one hundred sixty acres in Kansas. He was a Methodist. His daughters Nellie and Florence are in Berlin, Germany, where Florence is studying music, her specialty being the vioKn.

121

David L. Bryant^ (Simeon^ [66], David,^ Simeon,^ Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis,^), b. Apr. 20, 1841, in Hebron, Ind.; d. June 17, 1902, at Las Vegas, N. M.; m. 1867, Ruth A. Barney, who was b. Aug. 9, 1843, Rotterdam, N. Y.; d. . . . . , 1904. David Bryant served in the Civil War, Company E, Ninth Indiana Volunteers, enlisting at the beginning of the war and serving until the close. He was a very successful farmer. Mrs. Bryant was a teacher for many years before her marriage.

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Children:

337. I. Elizabeth R. Bryant, res., Elk City, Kan.

338. II. Mathew D. Bryant, res., Elgin, Kan.

339. III. William C. Bryant.

Mr. Bryant bought a farm near Elk City, Kansas, and lived there for many years; was a successful farmer and stock-raiser.

122

Elias Bryant^ (Simeon^ [66], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis/), b. Mar. 5, 1843, ^^ar Hebron,

Ind.; m. Nov , 1867, Fannie Adams, b. Sept. 27, 1851,

dau. of George Adams and Laurentine Wattles, of Blue Island, 111. Mr. Adams served in the Civil War.

Children:

340. I. Julia Bryant, b. Oct. 7, 1868; m. Hodson Morrow -f

341. 11. Emma Bryant, b. July 10, 187 1; m. John Melvin

Morrow +

342. III. Laurentine Bryant, b. Sept. 5, 1873. She is a

graduate of Hebron high school. She attended University of Valparaiso after which she taught school. Later purchased a millinery business in Hebron.

343. IV. Edmund E. Bryant, b. May 12, 1877; m. Eva Gil-

son +

344. V. Margaret Bryant, b. Mar. 8, 1884; m. Apr. 12, 1905,

Charles E. Lightfoot. Mrs. Lightfoot was appointed postmistress of Leroy, Ind., July II, 1911. Mr. Lightfoot is a barber by trade. He is a member of the M. E. ch.

345. VI. George Harold Bryant, b. Apr. 12, 1887.

346. VII. Myra Lillian Bryant, b. July 31, 1895, ^^ Hebron,

Ind. She is a musical student.

Elias Bryant was born on the farm which his father purchased from the government, and has in his possession the deed dated June 25, 1841, and signed by President John Tyler. The house was built from timbers hewn from the native forest and its framework is still used for the present home. The Indians were friendly;

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Simeon, his father, had always treated them kindly and was wilHng to trade grain or whatever he had for their fish and some articles they had for sale. When under the influence of liquor they were troublesome. In politics Mr. Bryant is a Republican. The old homestead holds many sacred memories. Here occurred many of the births, marriages, and deaths of the family. An illustration of the old house accompanies this sketch. Residence, Hebron, Indiana.

124

Isaac Bryant^ (David^ [67], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^

Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis,^), b. Mar. 29, 1823; d

1850; m. Amelia Carter.

Children:

347. I. Rachel Bryant; m. James Anderson; died within a

few years, leaving one son:

348. I. William Bryant.

349. II. Nancy Bryant; m. Jacob Piatt; moved to Kansas,

where she still lives, having raised a large familv.

125

Nancy Bryant^ (David^ [67], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis,^), b. Sept. 25, 1825, near Wyan- dot, Ohio; d. July 24, 1913; m. May 22, 1854, William Fisher, who was b. June 9, 1825, near Schenectady, N. Y., the son of I Alexander Fisher, who was b. in Ayr, Scotland, and Agnes Brown, b. in Paisley, Scotland.

Children:

350. I. David A. Fisher, b. Mar. 13, 1855; i^- Elizabeth

Bliss +

351. II. Arabella F. Fisher, b. Sept. 21, 1857; m. Charles W.

Hayward+ ^

352. III. Ida E. Fisher, b. Mar. 7, i860; unm.+

353. IV. Mary J. Fisher, b. Mar. 4, 1864; d. Feb. 26, 1878.

354. V. Rachel Agnes Fisher, b. May 22, 1866; d. Aug. 14,

1866.

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Nancy Bryant came to Indiana with her parents in 1835, when the settlements were very few. Her mother died at Pleasant Grove, Lake County, and was buried near Valparaiso, Indiana. At this time Nancy was a child of only ten years, and with her brother Isaac was placed in school by her father in Wellsburgh, Virginia, where they lived in the home of Dr. Grafton, a son-in-law of Joseph Bryant. After about a year their father married Mar- garet Steinbrooke, in Illinois, and he brought them back to their western home. In 1849 her step-mother died, and Nancy was left with the care of six brothers, the youngest a mere babe. She filled the position of sister and mother to her brothers until her marriage.

In 1854 Mr. Fisher wedded this noble young woman who has proved his devoted companion and effective helpmeet during the long intervening years. They began their married life on a farm in Lake County, where, sustained by mutual affection and sym- pathy, and by common aims and ambitions, they toiled early and late, in order that they might gain the goal of definite independence and prosperity. With the passing of years they accumulated one of the valuable landed estates of Lake County, and the same still remains in their possession.

They remained on this homestead until 1884, when they rem.oved to Hebron, Porter County, Indiana, where they have since resided, and have a secure place in popular confidence and venerating esteem. Soon after estabhshing residence in Hebron, Mr. Fisher engaged in the hardware business and later he turned his attention to the dry-goods business, in which he continued active operations until 1894, when he disposed of the stock and business, after having been one of the leading merchants of the town for a full decade. Later he here established the private banking institution which was later transformed into the present Citizens State Bank, of which he is president and of which his daughter Ida is cashier, the institution being one whose success is based ahke on careful and conservative management and ample capitaHstic reinforcement. Miss Fisher became cashier of the original private bank and has continued her effective services under the present regime, with the result that she is known as an especially able and discriminating business woman and as the effective coadjutor of her honored father, who has attained the patriarchal age of eighty-seven years (191 2) and whose life has been one to offer both lesson and inspiration.

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William Fisher gained his early educational training in the com- mon schools of his native county and thus laid the foundation for the comprehensive knowledge which he was later to acquire through active association with men and affairs. At the age of twenty-hve years, his youthful ambition responded to the lure of the West, which offered superior opportunities for the winning of success through individual effort. He had kinsfolk in Indiana and thus was led to make that state his destination, while his resourcefulness was shown by careful preparation for business activities in the new home. He came west with the means and intention of engaging in the manufacture of brooms, and he brought with him not only a supply of broom-corn seed, but also the requisite drill for the cultivation of the product. Upon his arrival in Lake County he formed a partnership with his cousins, the late WilKam and John Brown, and engaged in the raising of broom-corn, in the manu- facturing of which they employed a skilled broom-maker. They continued in this line of enterprise for several years and at one time had nearly one hundred acres of land under effective cultivation for the propagation of broom-corn. The products were shipped to Detroit, Chicago, and other places in the Middle West, and the industry was made a profitable venture.

He has been a loyal adherent of the Repubhcan party from the time of its organization and while a resident of Lake County he served with marked abihty and zeal as a member of the board of county commissioners. He held this office for seven years and within that time he earnestly fostered the movements which resulted in the erection of the county court house, jail, and infirmary, the buildings of each of which were erected during his incumbency of ofiS.ce. He and his family are devoted members of the United Presbyterian church in Hebron and all who remain here show a Hvely interest in everything that tends to advance the moral, educational and social welfare of the community. A substantial fortune stands as the concrete evidence of the excellent labors of Mr. Fisher in the years that have passed, and his career has been one unblemished by injustice or selfishness. He and his estimable wife have shown sympathy for those in afifliction and have been animated by a spirit of helpfulness that ever indicates a high sense of stewardship. Secure in the high regard of all who know them, they may well look back into the perspective of the years and find satisfaction in the goodly fruitage which has crowned their efforts,

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as well as the faith and confidence which their earnest labors and kindly deeds have inspired in those about them. Forty-three EngHsh families of Fisher name bear coats of arms. (Burke's General Armory.)

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James Harrison Bryant^ (David*^ [67], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis/), b. Apr. 24, 1840, in Gentry Co., Mo., near St. Joseph. Moved to Illinois with family soon after birth where he lived until he was 19 years old. In 1859 went across the plains with his brother John to Cali- fornia. He lived in different parts of California until 1865, when he returned to his old home. In 1867, went to Kansas with his three brothers, Daniel, David, and Allen. All four brothers took up claims about four miles north of Erie, Kan. ; m. Jan. i, 1873, Minnie May Hodges in Erie, Kan. She was b. Feb. 23, 1855; dau. of Norman W. Hodges and Eliza J. Britt.

Children:

355. I. Belle Bryant, b. Dec. 30, 1876; d. Jan. 9, 1899.

356. II. Harry Allen Bryant, b. Aug. 20, 1883, in Neosho Co.,

Kan.; m. Leha Parks Ewing, who was b. July 14, 1909, in Los Angeles, Cal. Res., Parsons, Kan.

In 1879 Mr. Bryant moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, and was engaged in railroad contracting until 1883. He returned to Kansas and located in Parsons, his present home. For eight years he was Street Commissioner of Parsons. He then engaged in the street paving business until 1906, when he established a wholesale coal and feed business, which he is now conducting.

Belle Bryant attended the Parsons public schools from 1884 to 1896, when she became an invalid and was such until her death.

Harry A. Bryant attended the Parsons public schools, and also Parsons Business College, and in 1901 entered the employ of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company, where he remained two years and then took a position as assistant cashier of the Par- sons Commercial Bank, and was afterwards promoted to cashier, which position he still holds.

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Joseph Allen Bryant^ (David*' [67], David,^ Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. May 24, 1842, d ; m. Dec. 21, 1 871, at Olathe, Kan., Ida Kate Plan- ner, who was b. Oct. 19, 1848, at Pleasant Grove, Belmont Co., Ohio, dau. of Wilham Planner and Elizabeth Ross. William Planner was the son of Jacob Parker Planner and Charity Beeson. Jacob was son of Wm. Planner. Charity Beeson was the dau. of Henry Beeson of Uniontown, Pa. Elizabeth Sparks Ross was the dau. of James A. Ross and Martha Acke- ley Watson, dau. of William Watson, who served in the war of the Revolution, a member of the Jersey Blues. His wife was Sarah Akeley of Mayflower descent.

Children: 357. I. Bessie Bryant, b. Dec. 6, 1872, at Olathe, Kan. She attended the home schools and also received a college education, and taught for a few years. While in California she had supervision over clerks in a publishing house. She is a mem- ber of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion. Res., Chicago, 111.

Orah Bryant, b. Nov. 19, 1874; d. Feb. 7, 1882.

John Bryant, b. Feb. 21, 1877; d. June 26, 1878.

William Harrison Bryant, b. Dec. i, 1878, in Neosho Co., Kan.; m. Sept., 1899, at Middle- town, N. Y., Genevieve Lynn. He was educated at Olathe, Kan., and was employed by the American Felt Co. in Chicago, 111., for a number of years. He is now manager of the Felters Co., Chicago. 361. V. Joseph Allen Bryant, b. June 6, 1882; m. Margaret AndersonH-

Joseph Allen Bryant served as a soldier during the Civil War. He enlisted when about eighteen years of age, August 10, 1861, at Oneida, Illinois. He was mustered into service as a private in Company C, Forty-second Illinois Volunteer Infantry, for the period of three years. He re-enlisted on the first day of January,

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1864, as a veteran volunteer for a period of three years, at Stone's Mills, Tennessee. He was mustered into service as a veteran February 16, 1864, at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Received his appointment as sergeant in Company C, Forty-second Regiment of Volunteer Infantry, on the 30th day of April, 1864. His residence at date of first enlistment is stated as Altoona, Knox County, Illinois. He was in service from the time of his first enlistment until the close of the rebellion, and was credited as a brave and loyal soldier. After his return from the war he went to Erie, Neosho County, Kansas, and from there to Arizona, where, while working on the construction of the Atlantic & Pacific Railway, he was also deputy United States marshal, and was shot while arresting a desperado. The following clipping was taken from an Arizona paper, the Arizona Miner:

"A man from San Bernardino, Cal., named Miller, alias Grizzly, had threatened the life of Railroad Contractor King, who swore out a warrant for the arrest of said Miller, and placed same in the hands of Allen Bryant, railroad contractor and deputy United States marshal. A man by the name of Holmes, a United States marshal from Albuquerque, New Mexico, armed with a Remington rifle, accompanied Mr. Bryant in making the arrest of Miller. Bryant read the warrant and commanded the accused to surrender his revolver, which he pulled and shot Bryant twice, one ball pass- ing through the breast, the other through the abdomen. Holmes, the assistant, was posted behind a tree, and like the coward he was, allowed his brother ofl&cer to be murdered. The assassin, after mortally wounding Bryant, took his arms and then demanded of Holmes his gun, which the United States marshal threw to him and begged mercy at his hands. Miller, after coming ofif victorious, mounted a fine horse and started off into the mountains, waving his hat at the enraged people of Flagstaff, who followed in hot pursuit. Holmes also left, to avoid being lynched by the citizens, who were rightly incensed at his beastly cowardice. Mr. Bryant died about six hours after the shooting. He was an honest, law-abiding citizen, with an excellent wife and three little children."

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Daniel Steinbrooke Bryant^ (David^ [67], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Mar. 15, 1844; m.

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Frances Cook. He lived some years in Illinois, and moved to Kansas in 1869 where he bought a farm near Erie in Neosho Co., Kan. Mr. Bryant d. Jan. 24, 1894, at his home at Erie, Kan.

Children:

362. I. Maude Bryant, b. in Neosho Co., Kan.

363. II. Ora DeU Bryant, b. 1870; d. young.

364. III. Fred Bryant, b. Mar. 19, 1880, in Neosho Co., Kan.;

d. Mar. 14, 1904.

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David Bryant'^ (David^ [67], David,^ Simeon,'* CorneHus,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Nov. 15, 1846, in lU., moved to Neosho Co., Kan., where he married Laura White in 1878. Mr. Bryant followed farming and deahng in real estate. Has been a constant sufferer from rheumatism for many years, yet, notwithstanding, has accumulated quite an income.

Child:

365. I. Bertie Bryant, b. Aug. 7, 1879; d. Apr. 27, 1888.

Mr. Bryant has in his possession the stock of the gun that our common ancestor, David Bryant, carried in the Revolutionary War and Mrs. Joseph Allen Bryant has the bullet moulds used by David Bryant. (37.)

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Orah Alice Bryant^ (David^ [67], David,^ Simeon,^ Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. June 27, 1854, near Hebron, Ind.; m. Oct. 18, 1871, to William B. Doddridge, who was b. Sept. 20, 1846, in Salem, Ohio, son of Alexander Doddridge and Rebecca Flemming.

Children:

366. I. William Bryant Doddridge, b. Aug. 23, 1872; m.

Myrtle Sarber.

367. II. Charles Parker Doddridge, b. Feb. 23, 1874; d. Aug.

25, 1889; buried in Hebron, Ind.

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368. III. Mabel Alberta Doddridge, b. Sept. 13, 1877; m.

Adalbert P. Meredith +

369. IV. Phillip Harrison Doddridge, b. May 15, 1888; unm.+

Orah Alice Bryant attended the pubHc schools, and also the Valparaiso College. She moved to Illinois with her parents, and when she was eleven years of age her mother died and she with her father came to Indiana, where they made their home with her sister, Nancy Bryant Fisher, mi til her marriage. Orah and her father lived a short time in Kansas with her brothers. After her marriage she assisted her husband in the drug business, and then she en- gaged in the photograph business, which she carried on very success- fully for several years until she went to Lafayette, Indiana, where she placed their son Phillip in Purdue University. She remained there four years, then returned to Mentone, and is now a registered pharmacist. In poHtics, Mr. Doddridge is a RepubHcan; religion, Methodist; occupation, druggist and jeweler. They have resided in Hebron, Indiana; Galva, Illinois, and at present in Mentone, Indiana. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

William Bryant Doddrige [366] lived with his parents in Hebron and attended the public schools, and moved with them to Galva, IlHnois, and then to Mentone, Indiana. He studied the jewelry and drug business, and assisted his father. He worked for some time in Chicago. In 1895 he went into the jewelry business for himself in Claypool, Indiana, where he was living at the time of his untimely death, which occurred on New Year's night, 1896, when, going home with a young man from a "watch night" prayer- meeting, cold and overcome with sleep, the horse went upon the railroad tracks in front of an express train. Willie and his com- panion were dashed into eternity without a moment's warning.

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David Mitchell^ (Hannah^ [68], David,^ Simeon,* Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Sept. 13, 1820; m. June 14, 1855, Mary Merriman, who was b. at Bucyrus, Ohio.

Children:

370. I. Mathew Mitchell, b. Sept., 1859; m. Mary J.

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371. II. Lettie M. Mitchell, b ; m. Jasper A. Mc- Millan +

Copied from the Historical Edition of Amanda Church, the following: ''The late David B. Mitchell of Amanda Church was a man whose daily life was a most excellent example for the Christian to follow, yet he himself wisely pointed out the Master as the only perfect man. His earHer Hfe was spent in Richland County, Ohio. After his marriage they located on a farm near Amanda Church in Allen County, Ohio. His good wife was a member of the Baptist Church and a most devoted Christian. Mr. Mitchell said his wife never failed to pray before retiring and that her devotion was largely the means of bringing him into the fold. He was converted on May 19, 1867, united with the Amanda Baptist Church, where he became an active worker and was elected deacon. Mrs. Mitch- ell was called from this Hfe on the 12th day of May, 1881, and in her death Amanda Church lost a most highly esteemed member. David B. Mitchell was a great bible student as the well-marked pages of his favored book mutely testify. Having quietly and peacefully laid down the burdens of Hfe, with his work completed, after fourscore years, he cheerfully entered into the joys of a better life on the 8th of May, 1901. He was conscious until the last moment and had even dictated his own modest obituary shortly before the end came. During the long period of failing health he frequently called his Httle grandchildren to his side and told them of the better Ufe that awaited him; of the mansions God had pre- pared in heaven. He was honored and respected by all who knew him."

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Robert Mitchell^ (Hannah^ [68], David,^ Simeon,^ Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Sept. 8, 1825; m. (ist) Mary Forbes, near Bucyrus, Ohio; m. (2nd) Maria Martin, of Pittsburg, Kan.

By his first wife he had four children, all of whom died young except: 372. I. Anna Mitchell, who is living with her step-mother at Pittsburg, Kan.

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138

Simeon Mitchell^ (Hannah^ [68], David,^ Simeon,^ Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Sept. 11, 1826; d. Jan. 22, 1907; m. IsABELLE Mitchell, who was b. Nov. 8, 1828; d. Oct. 8, 1904.

Children:

373. I. William Torrence Mitchell, b. July 15, 1852; m.

Ella Jane Gibson +

374. II. Katherine Clark Mitchell, b. Oct. 29, 1854; m. July

24, 1876, George Herod Ashley, of Ash- bourne, Eng. Mrs. Ashley is a woman of education and culture and has traveled ex- tensively. No children.

375. III. Robert Mitchell, b. Nov. 23, 1856; unm.

376. IV. Mathew Mitchell, b. Nov. 17, 1858; m. Nettie

Amanda White +

377. V. Mary Bryant Mitchell, b. Sept. 10, 1864; m. Richard

Alston Metcalf+

378. VI. Jane Mitchell, b. Jan. 6, 1866; d. in infancy.

379. VII. John Mitchell, b. Jan. 6, 1866; d. in infancy.

We believe that a sketch of the life of Mrs. Isabelle Mitchell should not be omitted in the history of this family, for she not only fulfills the proverb, "She looketh well to the ways of her house- hold," but by a Hfe of usefulness she left a radiance of lasting in- fluence in bringing about reforms that tend toward the betterment of humanity. She assisted in providing churches and organizing Sunday schools for the colored people of the South. Her work in the temperance cause covered a wide territory, particularly in the state of Missouri, where she spent twenty years associated with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union organization. Her atten- tion was attracted toward the condition of prisons. She found that the prison ceUs throughout the South were under ground, and through her solicitation prison cells were placed above ground.

In 1890 Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell and family removed to Iowa. Mrs. Mitchell was appointed state organizer of Bible Reading Societies imder the state Woman's Suffrage Association. These bible study clubs were organized in many cities and towns through- out the state. Later, going to Wisconsin, she became a member of

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the National Prison Reform Association. She traveled extensively and visited many prisons in the United States. She gave brief ad- dresses to the prisoners. She had a special gift in reaching the hearts of the people. While in the line of prison work she made the acquaintance of Mrs. Eva Booth, "the little mother of the pris- oners." Mrs. Mitchell excelled as an organizer. During her residence in Wisconsin she organized night schools and bible study classes among the women of the Fox River Paper Mills. She was engaged in this work when one evening, while returning to her home, her strength gave out on the way, and soon her useful life passed away.

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Joseph R. Mitchell^ (Hannah^ [68], David,^ Simeon,^

Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Dec. 31, 1831, in

Richland Co., Ohio; d. Oct. 29, 1864; m. Sept. 17, 1857, Anne

Catharine McVicker, who was b. May 29, 1834, at Bedford,

Pa.; dau. of John McVicker and Nancy Dennison. Anne

Catharine McVicker was of Scotch-Irish descent. She d.

June 22, 1896, in Monmouth, lU. In politics Mr. Mitchell was

a Republican; in religion a Presbyterian.

Children:

380. I. Frances Lettie Mitchell, b. July 15, 1858; m. Mil-

lard A. Burrell+

381. II. Nancy Kate Mitchell, b. Sept. 27, 1859; m. William

E. Johnson -|-

382. III. Martha M. Mitchell, b. Dec. 8, 1861; d. Feb. 13,

1864.

On the 9th day of August, 1862, Joseph Mitchell enlisted in what was known as the Railroad Regiment, being the Eighty-ninth Regiment, Illinois Volunteers; First Brigade, Third Division, Fourth Army Corps, of the Army of the Cumberland. His first engagement was at Perry ville, Kentucky; then at Stone River, fol- lowed by Liberty Gap, Tullahoma, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Knoxville, Rocky-face Ledge, and Dallas in succession; these being the regular battles, with fifteen or twenty heavy skirmishes scat- tered between.

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At Dallas on the 27th day of May, 1864, he was wounded and taken prisoner, his wound being in the side. After lying on the battlefield for two nights and one day he was removed to a field hospital, where he laid on the ground five days with nothing done for him except being given a little corn bread, and coffee made from burnt beans. Then, on a dark, rainy night, he was taken to Marietta in a wagon train, with sixteen hundred other prisoners, and placed for the night in a church, in beds of straw, which seemed like beds of down to the poor torn bodies. Here the Union ladies came with tea, wine and other good things, and insisted upon feeding the men. The next day they were loaded into freight cars and taken into Atlanta, where they were met and again fed by the Union ladies, before being taken to the prison hospital.

No one can tell of the suffering endured during these days and nights on the battlefield and during the removal into Atlanta, but while there in the prison hospital they were treated as well as the rebels, with their Hmited resources, could treat them, which was very different from their after-treatment at Andersonville. Before Atlanta fell, the prisoners were all sent to Andersonville where Mr, Mitchell soon died, a victim to the horrors of that terrible place. He is buried in the National Cemetery at Andersonville, Georgia, the number of his grave being 11,617.

The highest praise can be accorded his memory. He lived and died a Christian soldier. He was always in the front rank and ready for duty; full of patriotism and love of country, but always remembering the loving wife and little daughters at home; always thinking and planning for their welfare, and daily praying and longing for the time of returning to them. His life went out a sacrifice to his country. He has slept away the years of his man- hood, far from his home and loved ones, but surely he will receive his reward from the Great Commander.

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John Bryant Mitchell^ (Hannah^ [68], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Mar. 24, 1823, near Ontario, Ohio; d. June 12, 1913; m. July 15, 1856, Olive Wil- son, who was b. July i, 1836, on the Wyandot Indian Reserva- tion; d. Jan. 6, 1913, at Cleveland, Tenn.; dau. of Daniel Wilson

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of Plattsburg, who was b. July 4, 1804; d. Wyandot Co., Ohio, Feb. 19, 1902, living to the good old age of ninety-eight years.

Children:

383. I. Hannah Mary Mitchell, b. April 28, 1857; d. July 24,

1877, at Lima, Ohio.

384. II. Clark Mitchell, b. Nov. i, 1862; d. Dec. 24, 1876.

385. III. John Franklin Mitchell, b. Dec. 23, 1866; m. Estella

McClandish+

Mrs. Mitchell's mother's maiden name was Johanna French. She died September 19, 1906. Mr. Mitchell's early childhood was spent on a farm. His father, however, in connection with his farming carried on milHng, a mill for grinding flour, a sawmill, and a carding and fulling mill for making cloth. In 1842 his father removed with his family to Crawford County, Ohio, where he purchased a farm. John Bryant Mitchell's education was received in the pubUc schools. At the age of twenty he entered Oberlin College. He did not finish the college course because of ill health. While there he believes that his future character was formed through the preaching of Rev. Charles G. Finney, president of the college. After leaving college Mr. Mitchell spent twelve years as agent of the American Bible Society, distributing bibles and collecting funds for that society. Many thousands of bibles were distributed by him throughout the newly-settled frontier where usually no churches existed. He reluctantly gave up this service and was connected with the American Tract Society, his field of labor being the middle and southern states. While in Tennessee near the moun- tains he heard much about the destitution and poverty of the people living in the mountain district. He became interested to know the truth of the matter. He arranged with a friend to go with him. They loaded a spring wagon with bibles, testaments and other good literature and spent a month traveling through the mountains of Tennessee and North CaroHna. He was astonished and distressed by what he saw, both of destitution and ignorance, existing there. He gave up all other plans and vowed with the aid of his Master to give up the remainder of his fife for the benefit of these poor, neglected people. He has spent twenty-one years in this service. He placeed among these people 115,000 bibles and testaments and 300,000 gospel books and tons of other literature

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and of clothing. Mr. Mitchell gave largely of his own money and also was assisted in his work through his solicitations with dona- tions from churches and missionary societies. He received $15,000 in money with which to purchase bibles.

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ToRRENCE Mitchell'^ (Hannah^ [68], David,^ Simeon,^

Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b ; d ;

buried in Dallas, Tex. ; m. Sarah Martin.

Children:

386. I. Bertha Mitchell.

387. II. Georgia Mitchell, who m. John Watson of Perth

Amboy, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Watson Hve in New York City.

Child: 772a. I. Eunice Watson.

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Hannah Abigail Mitchell^ (Hannah^ [68], David,^ Sime- on,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Feb. 25, 1840, near Mansfield, Ohio; m. at Bloomington, 111., Aug. i, 1863, Samuel H. Larminie, who was b. Oct. 13, 1838, at West- port, Mayo Co., Ireland; d. May 9, 1885, at 5006 Washington Ave., Chicago, 111. He was the son of Charles Larminie and

Ferel. Mr. Larminie was a member of the board of

trade; in politics a Republican; adherent of the Episcopalian faith. Mrs. Larminie resides in Chicago. No children.

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Martha Post^ (Elizabeth^ [69], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Aug. 7, 1827, at Frederick- town, Knox Co., Ohio; d. Sept. 8, 191 2; m. Aug. 4, 1847, ^-t Spencerville, Ohio, to Cyrus Hart Hover, who was b. Mar. 5, 1822, at TrumhiU, Warren Co., Ohio; d. Mar. 8, 1896. He was the son of Joseph Hover and Caroline Adgate. Mrs.

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Hover was a member of the Methodist Church of Spencerville, Ohio.

Children:

389. I. Caroline Elizabeth Hover, b. June 27, 1848; m.

Philip LeMasters+

390. n. Lora Inez Hover, b. Feb. 24, 1850; d. Feb. 28, 1852.

391. HI. Joseph Oscar Hover, b. Feb. 28, 1852; d. July 25,

1853-

392. IV. Mary Eliza Hover, b. Mar. 26, 1854; m. Robert

Henry Gamble +

393. V. Charles Alfred Hover, b. Oct. 25, 1856; m. Mercy

Ellen Sunderland +

394. VI. Kate Pauline Hover, b. Apr. 13, 1859; m. Daniel

Hicks Crites+

395. VII. Bryant Graham Hover, b. Dec. i, 1861; m. Mercy

Naomi Bice-(-

396. VIII. Minnie Lorene Hover, b. Sept. 10, 1864; m. James

Green Cochran, who was born Mar. 27, 1847, Lima, Ohio, son of Simon Cochran and Lucinda Miller. Mr. Cochran is a dealer in coal, building suppHes, and ice; in politics Republican; in rehgion a Baptist. Res., Spencerville, Ohio.

397. IX. Florence Edna Hover, b. Apr. 3, 1867, at Spencer-

ville, Ohio; m. June 5, 1901, Frederick W. Newell, who was b. Apr. 28, i860, at Mat- tawan, Mich., son of Wilham Henry Newell and Marrilla Butler. Mr. Newell is an electrician; in poHtics a Republican; res., Hammond, Ind.

398. X. Addie Luella Hover, b. Jan. 26, 1870; d. Sept. 13,

1874.

399. XL Martha Jane Hover, b. July 14, 1872; m. Frank

Austin Hitchcock +

Martha Post lived in the home of her childhood at Frederick- town, Ohio, until about nine years of age. Her parents then removed to Shelby, Richland County, Ohio, where they remained until 1838. In that year her father was sent by the government

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to Upper Sandusky to build there a sawmill and a gristmill on the Indian reservation. During their residence at this place Martha taught a school composed of six Indians and eight white children. She taught this school before she was fourteen years of age. In 1842 the family removed to Amanda Township, Allen County, Ohio. Martha attended school in Shelby and in Lima, Ohio. She taught several terms in Amanda Township. A few of the pupils are still Hving (191 2). After her marriage to Mr. Hover in 1847 they lived in Lima, Ohio, until 1850, when they removed to Delphos County, where they remained until 1863, when they moved to a farm five miles east of Spencerville. In 1887 they made their residence in Spencerville and there remained until the death of Mr. Hover in 1896. Mrs. Hover was a remarkable woman in mind and personal charm. She was a fine conversationalist. Her mind was well stored through the various experiences she encountered from the early pioneer days and through the rapid and marked development of her native state during the nineteenth century. Much is due to her and those who Hved, as she did, for the present degree of civilization, in a country recently in possession of savages. She represented an important Hnk between the past and the present. Mrs. Hover possessed a strong rehgious tempera- ment. She united with the first society of Methodists formed in Hartford, Ohio, when she was fifteen years old. Her pubHc Hfe was modest, but her home life was very wholesome and pronounced. During her long life she has left a good and illustrious record. She has left her posterity a rich heritage and has been a great blessing in example to her associates. It is said of her, with the privilege of a college education she would have made her mark in the relig- ious and Hterary world. She would have stamped the printed page with the same sunny and cheerful glow she did her home life. Mr. and Mrs. Hover are buried in the Woodlawn cemetery at Lima, Ohio.

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Leonidas Hamline Post^ (Elizabeth^ [69], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Aug. 8, 1832, at Fredericktown, Ohio;d. Oct. 4, 1904; m. Aug. 2, i854,inUrbana, Ohio, Eliza Jane Stewart, who was b. Oct. 13, 1830; d. Sept.

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16, 191 2. She was the dau. of Samuel Stewart and Mary Thomas. In politics he was a Democrat; in religion a Baptist.

400

401

402 403

404

405 406

Children: I. William Stewart Post, b. July 7, 1855; d. Sept. 19,

1856. II. Samuel Alven Post, b. Nov. 22, 1856; m. Alice Crites+

III. Charles Cyrus Post, b. Oct. 8, 1858; m. Ida Crites h

IV. Edward Grant Post, b. Sept. 11, 1867; m. Jennie

Whetstone + V. Mary Elizabeth Post, b. June 20, 1870; d. Oct. 22,

1872. VI. Martha Jane Post, b. Apr. 27, 1872; d. Feb. 27, 1874. VII. Leonidas Hamline Post, Jr., b. Sept. 11, 1875; m. Altha Moorman +

Leonidas HamHne Post, when a child, moved with his father's family to Shelby, Richland County, and from there to Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Coimty, where for three years the father — a millwright by profession — was engaged in constructing a grist and sawmill, and also a council house for the Wyandot Indians. He had much commerce with this tribe by whom he was held in high esteem on account of his just deahngs. In March, 1841, the family moved to Allen County, where the father built a sawmill for his cousin, Chas. Marshall, near the old town of Hartford. In 1843 he moved four miles east of Spencerville on the Auglaize River where he built the Post Mill, which he operated until 1849, when he bought over 500 acres of land about one and a quarter miles west of his former location, and here the subject of our sketch grew to manhood.

When a young man L. H. Post learned the molder's trade, work- ing both in Delphos and Lima. Later he attended OberHn Col- lege, and in 1852 he made a trip to CaHfornia, via New York, cross- ing the Isthmus of Panama^ and thence up the coast to San Fran- cisco. Here he engaged in gold-mining, returning to Ohio in 1854 via Nicaragua and New Orleans. After his marriage he settled on a farm in Amanda Township, Allen County, where he continued to reside until his death October 3, 1904. His farm home was one of the best in his community and the farm one of the best equipped

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as to other buildings, fanning machinery, and all that goes to make a first-class farm.

Among other agricultural interests he devoted much time and attention to the careful breeding of draft horses and probably to his interest and work in this direction is due the excellence of this stock in Amanda Township, he having owned several imported French horses, in company with Mr. James Hover of Lima. He took great pride in his fine Shorthorn cattle, and is credited with introducing this breed into the township.

Mr. Post was a member and ardent supporter of the Amanda Baptist Church. He was a man widely known, highly respected wherever known, having several times been elected to office in his home township. Jn the last few years of his life, after he had quit work, he was fond of relating incidents of his childhood, especially of the few years he had only Wyandot Indian children for his playmates. They played with bows and arrows much as any children of that time would have done. A few years prior to his death, while on a visit to his brother at Carthage, Missouri, he went into the Indian Territory to see if he could find some of his old-time playfellows, but found only a few of them, and was told that most of the tribe had died (no doubt of grief, as was frequently the case) after they had been forced to leave their old home in Wyandot County, Ohio, for their new home in the Red Man's State.

Eliza Jane Post was reared under the care of her uncle William Stewart, her mother having died when she was four years old. Her childhood was spent in Champaign County where she was educated in the common schools. At the age of nineteen she imited with the King's Creek Baptist Church. She was married in 1854 to Leonidas H. Post, of one of the prominent families of Allen County. Returning with her husband to their future home in Amanda Township, she became a charter member of the Amanda Baptist Church, to the interests of which she ever remained loyal and where she was a regular attendant at all of the services until hin- dered by the infirmities of old age. She was faithful in the home, nothing being too arduous for her to undertake for her loved ones. She was a granddaughter of Captain Arthur Thomas, a brave soldier of the War of 181 2, who with his company had been ordered to Fort Findley to guard the public stores. He and his son, on

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their return to their home near Urbana, Ohio, were killed and scalped by the Indians near Bellefontaine and the bodies, which had been badly mutilated, were carried to Urbana in sacks by a deputation of citizens sent out from that place.

149

Adam Clark Post^ (Elizabeth^ [69], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Nov. 2, 1834, at Shelby, Richland Co., Ohio; d. June 27, 1908; m. Nov. 22, 1855, at Lima, Ohio, Isabel Martin, who was b. June i, 1834, at Fort Amanda, Allen Co., Ohio; dau. of Archelaus Martin and Catherine Russel. She d. June 11, 1869. Mr. Post m. (2nd) Jan. I, 1871, at Carthage, Mo., Lucy Ann Frost, b. at Quincy, 111.; dau. of Worthy Frost and Julia Runnels. He m. (3rd) Oct. 16, 1885, at Carthage, Mo., Eliza J. Rawles, who was b. Mar. 15, 1835, ^t Marion, Ohio; dau. of John Rawles and Clarissa Pangburn.

Children:

ist marriage —

407. I. Martha Post, b. Aug. 14, 1856; m. Andrew Clark

Ale+

408. 11. Charles Archelaus Post, b. Oct. 20, 1857; m. Cora A.

Bowman+

409. III. Katie Elizabeth Post, b. Aug. 16, 1861; d. Jan. 7,

1878. 2nd marriage —

410. IV. Winfred Bryant Post, b. Oct. 19, 1871; m. EHzabeth

Elenor Luscombe+

411. V. Margaret Gertrude Post, b. Aug. 12, 1873.

412. VI. Mary Maude Post, b. Mar. 9, 1875, Carthage, Mo.;

m. Nov. 26, 1902, Daniel Robert Smith, who was b. Sept. 14, 1869, at Rowlets, Hart Co., Ky., son of Daniel E. W. Smith and Mary Francis Whitehurst. In poHtics Mr. Smith is a RepubHcan. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are ad- herents of the Methodist faith. Res., Car- thage, Mo.

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413. VII. Mabel Post, b. Jan. 15, 1877; m. Curtis R. Hixson;

d. Nov., 1907.

414. VIII. William Frank Post, b. Nov. 21, 1878; d. Feb. 6, 1879.

Adam Clark Post enlisted on July 21, 1862 from Allen County, Ohio, to serve three years or during the war, and was mustered into the United States service at Camp Lima, Ohio, as orderly sergeant of Captain W. H. Hill's Company A, Eighty-first Regular Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Colonel Thomas Morton Commander. He was promoted to Second Lieutenant of Company D, June 14, 1864; to First Lieutenant of Company A, February 14, 1865, and was mustered out with his command, at Louisville, Kentucky, July 21, 1865. March 2, 1862, the regiment was ordered to St. Louis, Missouri, and there was armed with Enfield rifles. It was assigned to the Second Brigade, Second Division, Sixteenth Corps, Army of the Tennessee, and with it he participated in the following engage- ments : Shiloh or Pittsburg Landing, Seige of Corinth, Mississippi ; also battle of Corinth; luka, Mississippi; Tuscumbia, Alabama; Snake Creek Gap, Georgia; Leey's Ferry, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome Cross Roads; Dallas or New Hope Church; battle and seige of Atlanta, Georgia; Jonesboro; Sherman's March to the Sea; Savannah, Georgia; Bentonville, North CaroKna; Goldsboro, North CaroHna; Raleigh, North Carolina.

He marched to Washington, District of Columbia, by way of Richmond and participated in the Grand Review, May 24, 1865. He was a member of Station Post No. 16, Department of Missouri, Grand Army of the Republic, of which he was Senior Vice-Com- mander. He was a member of the Masonic order. After the war Mr. Post entered extensively into farming. Residence, Carthage, Missouri. In politics he was a Republican ; in religion, a Methodist. In 1902, while on a visit to Wyandotte, Indian Territory, Captain A. C. Post of Carthage, Missouri, found several old Wyandotte Indian friends with whom he studied in their government schools when a boy of eight, sixty years ago, at Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

Atter Sixty Years Apart — Captain A. C. Post Met and Knew Indian Schoolmates — Studied With Split- log, Old Mudeater, and Other Wyandotte in Ohio, and Will Hunt With Survivors.

" While at Wyandotte, Indian Territory, Thursday Captain A. C. Post, of Carthage, found several old Wyandotte Indian friends

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with whom he studied in their government schools when a boy of eight, sixty years ago, at Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

''The tribe was moved from its Ohio reservation to a point just west of Kansas City in the forties. The Kansas City suburb of Wyandotte was named for them. In 1868 these Indians were moved to their present reservation in the Territory, southwest of Carthage. One of the old Indian schoolmates was the well-known Mathias SpHtlog, who built the old SpHtlog, or P. & G., Railroad through this country. Another was the father of Ex-Chief Albert Mudeater, and such others as Black Sheep, Between-the-Logs and Gray Eyes.

"These are all dead now, but Captain Post ran across several old fellows whom he actually had gone to school with, and they re- membered him, even after sixty years, during which time they had never met. Among them were Isaac Zane and Isaac Long, half- bloods. Of course he also met Albert Mudeater, and Shoto Arm- strong, brother of the present chief, and was invited by them to go down this fall and join in a hunt. Captain Post will accept. All are now growing old and this may be their last opportunity before the 'happy hunting grounds' are reached."

150

Isaac Bryant Post'^ (Elizabeth^ [69], David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. June 21, 1837, at Shelby, Ohio; m. Oct. 22, 1874, at Delphos, Allen Co., Ohio, Emma E. Berry, who was b. Aug. 7, 1851, at Delphos, Ohio; dau. of John Berry and Eunice A. Griffin. Occupation, banker; politics. Republican; religion, Methodist; Res., Spencerville, Ohio.

Child:

415. I. Ira B. Post, b. Oct. 14, 1875; m. Ida M. Robbins+

Isaac Bryant Post was educated in local schools and graded school in Delphos, Ohio. EnUsted in Fifteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry in April, 1861; re-enlisted in Thirty-second Ohio Volun- teer Infantry, and served in West Virginia during 1862. In 1863 he led a company of men in General Grant's campaign against Vicksburg, Mississippi, and in 1864 as Captain of company served with General Sherman in campaign against and capture of Atlanta, Georgia; later accompanied General Sherman's army "from Atlanta

114 BRYANT GENEALOGY

to the sea," then leaving Savannah crossed the Savannah river into South CaroHna, moving east along the coast and cutting off Charles- ton, South Carolina; then turning north captured Columbia, South Carolina, and marched further north to Greensboro, North Carolina, where Sherman's army encountered the Confederate army under General Johnston. Toward the close of the war was appointed major of regiment and assigned to staff duty as division inspector. At the close of the Civil War he returned to his parents' home and remained with them until they were past their fourscore years, when he came to Spencerville, Ohio, and started a private bank.

151

Charles Graham Post^ (Elizabeth^ [69], David,^ Simeon,^

Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Dec. 31, 1839, at

Shelby, Ohio; m. Nov. 15, 1865, at Columbus, Ohio, Maria

Rockwell, who was b. Apr. 24, 1844, in Columbus, Ohio; dau.

of Elkanah Rockwell and Mary Bowen; d. Mar. 27, 1901.

Children:

416. I. Adelaide Post, b. Sept. 12, 1867, at Spencerville,

Ohio; d. June 8, 1909, Parma, Mo. She was a graduate of Ohio Wesley an University.

417. II. Harold Rockwell Post, b. Nov. 27, 1870; m. Lillian

Kjeth in 1892.

418. III. Vernon Bryant Post, b. Dec. 23, 1873; i^- AHce

Hanley-I-

419. IV. Corwin Hover Post, b. Dec. 10, 1874, at Spencer-

ville, Ohio. Soldier and farmer; in politics. Republican; religion, Methodist. He served during the Spanish War, stationed at Chick- amaugua Park, Knoxville, Tenn., and Macon, Ga. Res., Parma, Mo.

420. V. Helen Marr Post, b. Oct. 14, 1879; d. June 21, 1890.

Mr. Charles G. Post enlisted under the first call of President Lincoln for 75,000 volunteers to suppress rebellion. He was mustered into service in Company E, Fifteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, May 23, 1861, for three months. He was mustered out August 8, 1861 at Columbus, Ohio. He re-enlisted October 2,

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1 86 1, in Company I, Fourth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. Re-enlisted in 1864; was mustered out as Sergeant July 22, 1865. He was wounded in action in Alabama, May 2, 1862. A brave soldier, an honor to his country and to the name of Bryant, a useful citizen, a Christian gentleman.

153

Edmxjnd Randolph Bryant^ (Jacob^ [70], David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Jan. 14, 1829, at Bucyrus, Ohio; d. Oct. 4, 1879; m. Oct. 13, 1850, Mary Elizabeth Miller of Detroit, Mich.

Children:

421. I. Franklin W. Bryant, b. Sept. 29, 1851; unm.;

belonged to U. S. Militia; is in employ of Kim- ball Brick Co., 6229 Justine St., Chicago, 111.

422. II. Jennie B. Bryant, b. Sept. 12, 1853; unm.

423. III. Edmund R. Bryant, b. Feb. 9, 1855; m. Emily

Elizabeth Sweeney+

424. IV. Sarah G. Bryant, b. Jan. 4, 1857; d. Aug. 28, 1866.

425. V. William C. Bryant, b. June 11, 1858; m. Lulu

Stensell-|-

426. VI. Lulu Bryant, b. Dec. 3, 1859; m. Harry J. Sheldon+

427. VII. Elmer E. Bryant, b. Dec. 11, 1861; unm. Res.,

Kankakee, 111.

428. VIII. Lincoln C. Bryant, b. Dec. 6, 1864; d. Aug. 12, 1910;

unm.

429. IX. Geary D. Bryant, b. Aug. 8, 1866; d. Sept. 11, 1866.

This marriage occurred at the home of an aunt of the bride in La Timberville, Ohio. Mary EHzabeth Miller was born December 25, 1829, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; died October 4, 187 1. She was of Quaker descent. Her grandfather was a Quaker minis- ter. Her parents removed to Detroit, Michigan, when she was a child. Edmund Randolph attended the public school of Bucyrus, Ohio. In 1843 he entered Bethany College, Virginia. While there he boarded in the home of Bishop Alexander Campbell, who was president of Bethany College and the founder of the Camp- beUite or Christian Church. Mr. E. R. Bryant has still in his

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possession the bible purchased of Bishop Campbell. After leaving college he entered into the business of buying and selling of stock, and later extensive farming. Soon after his marriage he pur- chased forty acres of land, to which he added until he owned three hundred acres. In the fall of 1875 he sold the farm and with his family moved to Bucyrus, Ohio, where he remained until 1877, when he removed to Hebron, Indiana. His death occurred two years later. He was buried in Bucyrus, Ohio, the place of his birth. In 1891 his family became residents of Chicago, Illinois. In religious faith Mr. Bryant was a Methodist; in poKtics, a Re- pubHcan.

154

Avis M. Bryant'^ (Jacob^ [59], David/ Simeon,'* Cornelius,^

Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b , 1830; d. 18 ;

m. Mar. 7, 1879, Joseph W. Stuckey.

Children: 154a. I. Alfred Bryant Stuckey, b. July 13, 1857; m. Mar.

17, 1879, Mary C. Hazelbalker+ 154b. II. John S. Stuckey, b ; d. Dec. 2, 1884, at

Fairmount, Neb.

We regret that we have so meager a record of Avis Bryant Stuckey. She was a person of more than ordinary charm of person and manner, and of a bright intellect.

154a

Alfred Bryant Stuckey^ (Avis^ [154]? Jacob,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. July 13, 1857, near Bucyrus, Ohio; m. Mar. 17, 1879, Mary C. Hazel- balker, in Delaware Co., Ind.; occupation stock-raising; Res., Bingham, Neb.

Children: 154c. I. Avis A. Stuckey, b. May 30, 1880. iS4d. II. Asa W. Stuckey, b. July 8, 1882. 1546. III. Joseph E. Stuckey, b. Oct. 24, 1887; d. Nov. 10, 1899, at Hyannis, Neb.

iS4g-	V.
i54h.	VI.
1541-	VII.
i54J-	VIII.

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i54f. IV. Elizabeth C. Stuckey, b. May 15, 1887; m. Frank W. Yeast.

Grace Stuckey, b. Nov. 22, 1889. Frances E. Stuckey, b. Aug. 22, 1892. Hazel Stuckey, b. July 24, 1897. Katherine J. Stuckey, b. June 14, 1900.

Alfred B. Stuckey spent his childhood in the home of his parents near Bucyrus, Ohio. He went west in 1872. At the age of seven- teen he went on a government survey through the western part of Nebraska, which was then principally inhabited by Indians. After his marriage in 1879 he located in Custer County, and en- gaged in the cattle business. Later, while Hving in Grant County, he served three terms as commissioner of that county, and several years as school treasurer. He is a member of the Masonic order, is a man of good reputation, and strong Christian character. An author made the statement a person is judged by his reputation in this world, and by his character in the next. Residence, Bingham, Nebraska.

159

Margaret Jane Agnew^ (Nancy^ [72], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius/ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Aug. 15, 1829, at Mt. Vernon, Ohio; d. Apr. 4, 1856; m. May 29, 1855, at Wyandot, Ohio, George Henry Welsh, who was b. Apr. 15, 1829.

Child: 430. I. Agnew Welsh, b. Apr. 11, 1856; m. Cora E. Hous- stater-H

She spent several years of her life in teaching, making her home with her uncle Isaac Bryant in Wyandot, Ohio, from whose home she was married. After her marriage she and her husband moved to a farm a few miles east of Wyandot, Ohio, where her only child, Agnew Welsh, was born. Seven days after this journey into the valley of the shadow of death, she laid her Hfe upon the altar of motherhood. Rev. Silas Johnston who performed her marriage ceremony also officiated at the funeral.

G. H. Welsh was the youngest of five sons of Zachariah Welsh and

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Nancy Steen and was born near the village of Wyandot, Ohio, on April 15, 1826; he also had six sisters, one of whom, Jane Ann, married Jacob Bryant. Madison W. Welsh, an older brother of G. H. Welsh, married Jane Bryant, and Bryant became a family surname, there being Bryant Agnews and Bryant Welshes.

160

Isaac Bryant Agnew^ (Nancy^ [72], David,^ Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Sept. 11, 183 1, at Mt. Vernon, Ohio; m. Sept. 9, 1856, Sarah R. Dille of Val- paraiso, Ind. Res., at Otterville, Iowa.

Children:

431. I. Frank Vilroy Agnew, b. Oct. 30, 1857; d. 1880.

432. II. Ward Bryant Agnew, b. May 13, i860; Res., Fair-

bank, Iowa.

433. III. Mary E. Agnew, b. Oct. 16, 1862; m. Samuel L.

Wilson; she d. Mar., 1901.

434. IV. Nanetta Eva Agnew, b. Oct. 12, 1864; m. Arthur H.

Wallace. She was a teacher.

435. V. Sarah Gertrude Agnew, b. May 18, 1876; a teacher.

Res., Independence, Iowa.

436. VI. Fred F. Agnew, b. June 5, 1874; a medical student.

Res., Philadelphia, Pa.

437. VII. Herbert Ross Agnew, b , 1881.

Mr. and Mrs. Agnew are pioneer residents of Buchanan County, Iowa, going there in 1854, Mrs. Agnew making her wedding trip from Indiana there in 1856. The entire country was sparsely settled, and when Mr. Agnew located on his farm in Fairbank Township there was not a house on the prairie between his place and West Union. The early settlers had a tendency to take to the woods. Mr. Agnew preferred the prairie land and entered 160 acres, which he still owns, which is the only land in the county which has never been transferred from the original patentee. At various times Mr. Agnew added to his possessions. When building his house it was necessary to haul the lumber from Dubuque, the trip each way taking three or four days. Those were the days of deer and Indians. For the first two years, many deer were daily

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seen on the trail between Otter Creek and the river. The winter of 1856, however, was one of heavy snows, and the deer were nearly- all slaughtered that season. Indians were plenty in the spring and fall on their migrations north and south. They constantly begged for "squaw chicken," absolutely refusing the roosters. Their requests were usually granted, as the fowls were stolen if the demand was denied. In 1901 the family moved to Independence, Iowa, where they now reside. September 9, 1906, this worthy couple cele- brated their golden wedding. Both Mr. and Mrs. Agnew have been lifelong members of the Methodist Church, and generous in its support.

161

Elizabeth Agnew'^ (Nancy^ [72], David,^ Simeon,^ Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. 1833; m. Chester Obed Wellman, who was b. 1829, at Littleton, Iowa; d. Aug. 16, 1864. Elizabeth d. 1866.

Children:

438. I. Eugene B. Wellman, b. 1854.

439. 11. Margaret Jane Wellman, b. Sept. 2, 1856; m. James

O. Vincent -}-

162

Davh) Bryant Agnew^ (Nancy^ [72], David,^ Simeon,^ Cor- nelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. May 4, 1835, at Pleasant

Grove, Ind. ; d. Feb. 6, 1890, at Independence, Iowa; m ,

i860, Nancy E. Bright, who was b. Apr. 30, 1843, at Pleasant Grove, dau. of David Bright and Lucinda Logan. He moved to Iowa at the age of nineteen.

Children:

440. I. Gertrude M. Agnew, b. Jan. 11, 1861; m. Dec, 1896,

George M. Baird of Butler, Pa. She was ed- ucated at Upper Iowa University and Iowa State Normal School. She taught in public schools until her marriage. They now reside at Sumner, Iowa.

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441. II. Fay D. Agnew, b. Dec. 24, 1866; m. Minnie B.

Green wood +

442. III. Jesse Winfield Agnew, b. Sept. 9, 1868; m. Kittie M,

Nalbert+

443. IV. Isaac Agnew, b. Dec. 26, 1870; educated at Upper

Iowa University. Res., Fairbanks, Iowa.

444. V. Arthur Grant Agnew, b. Dec. 11, 1873; m. Laura

Francis in January, 1903. He was educated at Upper Iowa University. Res., Denver, Col.

445. VI. Anna Naomi Agnew, b. Jan. 4, 1876; m. in 1896, J.

H. Manning. She was educated at Independence, Iowa, and Upper Iowa University. After grad- uating she taught school until her marriage. Res., Independence, Iowa.

446. VII. Minnie Dorothy Agnew, b. Nov. 4, 1879. She was

educated at Independence (Iowa) High School and Iowa State Normal, and spent one year at the Musical Conservatory at Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

447. VIIL Lela Inez Agnew, b. July 4, 1881. She pursued the

same course of instruction as that of her sister Minnie Dorothy. Res., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

448. IX. Guy Owen Agnew, b. Dec. 11, 1883. He is a student

at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

163

Martha Keller'^ (Nancy^ [72], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Oct. 1842; d. Mar. 15, 1897; m. Edwin Lovejoy.

Child: 449. I. Claude B. Lovejoy; in railroad employment in Mexico.

165

Anna Elizabeth Keller'^ (Nancy^ [72], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Jan. 20, 1846, at Valparaiso, Ind.; d. Sept. 12, 1876, at Dubuque, Iowa; m. Jan.

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15, 1864, at Independence, Iowa, Henry Wanton Northrup, who was b. June 11, 1839, at Braintrem, Wyoming Co., Pa. He is an express messenger on the Illinois Central Railroad, a position he has held for thirty-five years. Res., Dubuque, Iowa.

Children:

450. I. James H. Northrup, b. 1865; d. 1865.

451. II. Anna Gertrude Northrup, b. Aug. 18, 1869, at

Dubuque, Iowa; m. in June, 1898, William Ben- nett, who was b. Oct., 1868, in La Fox, 111., the son of Richard Bennett and Hannah Shaw. His parents were born in England. He was one of nine children. He is express messenger on the fast mail of the North Western Railroad running between Chicago and Omaha. Res., Austin, 111.

166

Gertrude Keller'^ (Nancy^ [72], David,^ Simeon,* Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Mar. 18, 1848, at Val- paraiso, Ind.; m. Oct. 12, 1880, at Independence, Iowa, Ephraim Cooper Andrew, who was b. Oct. 2, 1844, ^-t Bucyrus, Ohio; son of Samuel Andrew and Nelly Cooper. He is a farmer; in poHtics, a Republican; in religion, a Presbyterian. Res., St. Petersburg, Fla.

167

John Keller^ (Nancy^ [72], David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. May 21, 1850; d. Mar. i, 1906, in Iowa City; m. Hattie Jones. Res., Winfield, Iowa.

Children:

Clara Keller; m. Mr. Allen.

Maude Keller; m. Mr. Reagan, Winfield, Iowa.

Winnie Keller.

Winfield Keller.

Henry Keller.

452-	I.
453-	II.
454-	III.
455-	IV.
456.	V.

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In 1855 Mr. John Keller located on a farm adjoining the town of Independence, Iowa, where he resided, with the exception of three years in Missouri, until his death. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. He was the grandson of a Revolutionary soldier.

169

Bryant Welsh^ (Jane^ [73], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Mar. 15, 1830, near Wyandot, Ohio; d. Apr. 19, 1906; m. Mar. i, 1853, Sarah Margaret Stuckey, of Bedford Co., Pa., who was b. Mar. 7, 1832 ; dau. of Samuel S. Stuckey and Anna Silvers.

Children:

457. I. AHce Elmira Welsh, b. Jan. i, 1854; m. Aaron M.

Holler +

458. II. Jane Welsh, b. Dec. 25, 1855; m. William Z. Thomp-

son+

459. III. Emma Welsh, b. Aug. 10, 1858; d. Mar. 20, 1870.

460. IV. Anna Welsh, b. Sept. 23, 1861; m. Cecil Woodward

Brown +

461. V. George St. Claire Welsh, b. Sept. 15, 1864; m. Emma

Bohart of Lathrop, Mo. Mr. G. S. Welsh is a merchant of Apache, Okla.

462. VI. Harry Madison Welsh, b. Sept. 7, 1866; m. Lillian

May Bohart+

463. VII. Albert Clay Welsh, b. Nov. 6, 1869; m. Ida Lena

Perry -}-

464. VIII. Margaret Bryant Welsh, b. July 13, 1S74; m. Seth

Carson George +

Bryant Welsh attended the country schools near where he lived, and afterwards Bethany College. His father was a stockman and sold in the markets at Philadelphia and other eastern towns, re- maining at those cities sometimes several months tiU he sold the cattle or sheep. There being no railroads, the animals were driven, and, being ready for market, it was necessary that they should not be hurried on the way, and it took a long time to reach their destination. Drovers were hired to drive them, and they

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had what they called the "boss" who had the management of the men and cattle, and would ride in advance of the herd and engage water and pasture for the cattle and board and lodging for the men for the night and over Sundays. Bryant, being a trustworthy lad, and old beyond his years, seemed to have responsibility thrust upon him before the usual time, for at the age of twelve he was a ''boss." Hotels or inns were far apart and farmers were frequently forced to accommodate these herds, or see them and the men suffer for want of food or water. So people having fine springs on their places on the road to the market would feel driven to have a room to accommodate these men. It would usually be a large room in the upper story of these large log houses where they would place as many as four beds. The boss must sleep here in the room with these big rough men, and this lad, who had been brought up by a refined mother, dreaded these long, dangerous trips. It was neces- sary for him to always carry a good deal of money to pay the expenses of the trip, and sometimes his father had him carry large sums of money, usually in gold, in a belt strapped around his waist under his clothing. Having to ride ahead and engage the pasture, and then to return to the herd and see that they were brought to the right place, caused him to ride more than the others. It was a feehng of relief to be alone and lest one of these men might follow him he would spur his horse on and away from them. There was a stretch of woods on the road and, boylike, he peered among the shadows, fearing he knew not what, but something to be dreaded. All this tended to develop courage. On one of his semiannual trips when he had arrived at manhood he met Margaret, the young daughter of Samuel Stuckey, of Bedford County, Pennsylvania, whom he married in 1853. The Stuckeys were thrifty people, and in addition to the well-filled chests her father gave the young couple a new rockaway, a then generally used carriage. The young people started in this on their wedding trip to their home in Wyandot County, Ohio. Here they lived two years, when they thought it well to go west. With their little daughter Alice, then" a year old, in the same carriage they started, and settled on a farm near Altona, Ilhnois. Here they Kved for fourteen years, and here three other daughters, Jane, Emma, and Annie, and two sons, George and Harry, were born. About this time (1866) Missouri was attracting attention and being advertised by railroad com-

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panies. Bryant Welsh with his brother St. Clair went on the first train over the then just completed road, Hannibal and St. Joseph route, and bought a large farm at Lathrop, Missouri, where he brought his family March 20, 1867. At this place two other children, Albert and Margaret, were born, and here his family was reared. One of the daughters, Emma, died at the age of twelve. Three of the daughters, AHce, Jane, and Annie, were married here. In 1 901 he disposed of most of his possessions at Lathrop, and on November 20 moved to Apache, Oklahoma, then a town but a few months old, in order that he might live in a mild climate, and at the same time be near members of his family, some of his children having lived in the Indian Territory many years previous to this time. During his residence here he was ill most of the time, died April 19, 1906, and was buried at Lathrop, Missouri. It can truly be said that his was a Hfe of practical Christianity, integrity, and usefulness. He was one of the peacemakers of the community. When a dispute arose between neighbors and was left to arbitration he was usually the first man selected. He was just, and his judg- ment was good. He held the Sabbath day sacred and never allowed anything to be done on that day that could be done at other times. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. He was jovial and kind-hearted and had a host of friends wherever he lived.

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William St. Clair Welsh^ (Jane*' [73], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. July 13, 1832, in Bucyrus, Ohio; d. Nov. 28, 1892, at Lathrop, Mo.; m. Feb. 17, 1857, in Bucyrus, Ohio, Harriet E. Warner, who was b. Jan. 18, 1836, Bucyrus, Ohio; dau. of Benj. Warner and Mary Wal- ton.

Children: 465. I. William Madison Welsh, b. Apr. 21, 1858, at Bucy- rus; m. Emma Kelley, dau. of Richard T. Kelley and Mellissa Peavy, of Lathrop, Mo. She was b. July 7, 1863; poHtics, Democrat; occupation, farming. Res., Denver, Col.

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466. II. Mary L. Welsh, b. Sept. 16, 1862; unm. She devoted

her life in kindness for others.

467. III. Anson S. Welsh, b. Jan. 21, 1865; m. Bertha Duval.

They have two sons and one daughter.

468. IV. Gertrude P. Welsh, b. June 7, 1871; m. Frank P.

Brown. They have three children, two sons and a daughter. The two younger are twins. Res., Lathrop, Mo.

After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Welsh lived in Ohio near Bucyrus on the Scioto River for one year, then moved to the Pike. From there they moved to Altona, Illinois. In 1867 they bought land two miles northeast of Lathrop, Missouri, where they built up a most pleasant home. Later they traded this property for a tract of land in Caldwell County, Missouri, where their son Anson now lives on the land which is the dower interest of his widow.

171

George H. Welsh^ (Jane^ [73], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Jan. 16, 1834; m. Nov., 1876, Amanda Foster, Indiana. For years Mr. Welsh bought and sold stock extensively in Indiana. In Ohio he had a fine farm from which he shipped stock to the eastern cities. The first year of his married life he spent in Upper Sandusky, Ohio; the second year he lived at Kokomo, Ind. The climate affecting his health unfavorably, he with his family went in Nov., 1878, to Upper Sandusky to attend the golden wedding of his parents. Being taken ill with a congestive chill, he passed away within a week of pneumonia.

Child: 469. I. Emma Eugene Welsh, b. Sept. 2, 1877; m. 1897, Thomas Gaddes+

172

Hannah Welsh^ (Jane^ [73], David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Oct. 3, 1837, near Bucyrus, Ohio; d. Mar. 31, 1875, at Newman, 111.; m. Feb. 12, 1862,

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Thomas Gillespie, who was b. July i6, 1837; son of James M. Gillespie, who was the son of Thomas M. Gillespie.

Children:

470. I. Bryant W. Gillespie, b. Jan. 26, 1863; m. Laura A.

Milan +

471. 11. Emma Gillespie, b. Nov. 17, 1864; d. 1866.

472. III. Luella Jane Gillespie, b. Oct. 16, 1866; m. Oliver 0.

Hockett+

473. IV. Alice Gillespie, b. Dec. 3, 1867; m. James Edwards.

474. V. Kate Gillespie, b. Mar. 23, 1868; m. David P. Akers.

475. VI. Pauline W. Gillespie, b. Aug. 25, 1871; m. Clarence

W. Funk+

476. VII. Ralph M. Gillespie, b. Nov., 1872; d. 1874.

477. VIII. Lela Gillespie, b. 1874; d. 1874.

The following sketch was taken from "American Ancestry," a book in the Chicago Public Library, page 157: The Gillespie family belong to the Campbell clan. Their home was in the High- lands of Scotland. They were strong adherents of the Calvinistic doctrine, and one of them helped to frame the "Confession of Faith." They fought for religious Hberty. About the close of the seventeenth century three brothers crossed into Ireland, settling in County Antrim. Their names were David,^ John/ James. ^ During the Revolution of 1690 James^ fought under William III, Prince of Orange, with whom he crossed the Boygne, July, 1690. His sword is still kept as a relic by one of his descendants. After this decisive battle the Gillespies moved to County Monaghan, Banbridge, Ireland, where they owned a large tract of land. In 1895 Elizabeth, a descendant, was Hving in the old home place where her people had lived for over two hundred years. The Gillespies were linen drapers. James^ married Elizabeth Riddle about 1700; children: James,^ John,^ Mathew,^ Enzebeth,^ Letitia,^ Sarah.2 James^ came to America about 1750. It was reported that he was killed in the war of the Revolution. John^ married Jane Stewart; children: James,^ Isaac,^ Jane,^ Elizabeth,^ Agnes,^ Letitia.2 Isaac,^ son of John,^ married Jane Boyd; children: seven sons and three daughters. One son, WilHam,' emigrated to America about 1830; settled in Jo Davies County, IlHnois. John* was a Presbyterian minister, educated in Belfast, Ireland. The

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first mentioned David^ married Isabella Wilson; had son Joseph,^ who married Sarah Breakey; children, five; one, David,^ fled to America to escape British yoke.

174

Pauline Welsh,^ (Jane*^ [73], David,^ Simeon,'^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Apr. i, 1842, at Bucyrus, Ohio; m. Oct. 18, 1866, at Wyandot, Ohio, John S. Stuckey, who was b. Apr. 24, 1834, at Bedford, Pa. He d. Feb. 23, 1897, at Eddy- ville, Neb. He was a banker; in politics, a Republican; in religion, a Presbyterian.

Children:

Bryant Stuckey, b. Sept. 3, 1867; d. Mar. 3, 1873.

Madison Welsh Stuckey, b. Jan. 24, 1869; m. Kate

Ray Daniels+ Anna Stuckey, b. Jan. 28, 1872; m. Benton Maret+ Infant daughter, b. Sept. 16, 1874; d. Sept. 19, 1874. Ruby Stuckey, b. Sept. 15, 1876; m. Edwin S. Eves-f

John S. Stuckey was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, April 24, 1834, living in his native state until he enlisted in the Civil War in August, 1862, in Company D, One Hundred and Thirty- eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers. For distinguished bravery he was made captain of the company, participating in the battles of Brandy Station, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Fishers Hill, and Winchester. In 1872 Mr. Stuckey with his family moved to Plum Creek, Nebraska, where they lived two years. He was elected county treasurer and engaged in stock-raising and farming.

Mr. Stuckey helped organize and was the first president of the Plum Creek (now Lexington) Bank; his son Madison was chosen assistant cashier. Mr. Stuckey's death occurred February 23, 1897, from an affection of the heart. The death of the son Madison followed on the 27th of June, 1898, resulting from an operation per- formed at Denver, Colorado, where he had gone on business. The marriage of the daughter, Ruby, left Mrs. Stuckey alone in the world and she has since resided with her daughters in the state of Washington.

478.	I.
479.	II.
480.	HI.
481.	IV.
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The following reminiscences are from the pen of Mrs. Pauline Welsh Stuckey:

"My parents lived six miles south of Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio, on the Bucyrus and Marion road at the time of my birth. My early childhood enjoyments were greatly enhanced by the lively, stirring boyhood of brother John, who was two years my junior. By perseverance I succeeded in forming a taste for refining and elevating thought and speech. Our home was a two-story house situated on a farm of eleven hundred acres. On the south and joining the yard was the orchard, beyond it was pasture land, and, farther south, cultivated lands, reaching east to the river. Intervening between the orchard and the pasture was a rivulet, which ran swiftly from the pasture to the highway, then down the slightly rolHng plain to the Scioto River.

"Well do I remember the overflow of the river when brothers Bryant and St. Clair barely escaped drowning in their efforts to rescue the live stock. It rose and surged madly, flowing down the pasture towards the barn and house but did not reach them because of the low hills in the rear. The frenzied sheep sought higher ground for protection, but one by one they fell into the surging waves and were drowned. On the west side of the road our land extended north nearly a half-mile where the landscape effects were beautiful, the various tints of blue grass varied with the lovely white and red clover. Beyond this, in the distance, were trees; one, with its mammoth dignity, Hngers in my memory. It was large, well proportioned, and commanding in appearance. South of this was a meadow, rolling gradually downward in front and away from the house, in front of which was a beautiful grove of trees. A mile distant was the little schoolhouse where we were given six months schooling each year. Later my education was continued at Wyandot and Springfield, Ohio.

"In the spring of 1856 we moved to Wyandot, where we had a large home with fruit and flowers in abundance. I was favored with two loyal, kind, and attentive brothers, George and John, who were always ready to take me to places of enjoyment. About this time in my life, my sympathies were drawn to the one whom I afterwards married, Captain John Stuckey, who lost a limb in the service of his country in the Union Army in the Civil War. I had known him early in life through the intermarriage of the two

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families, but it was after he came home from the Civil War that I cared particularly for him. Sympathy ripened into love and we were married October 18, 1866, in Wyandot, Ohio. In 1872 my husband sold the farm and his interest in the old home, took a soldier's homestead near the little town of Plum Creek, Dawson County, Nebraska (now Lexington), on the Union Pacific Railroad.

*'In this great western country I was always in great fear of the Indians but was not a coward, as the following incident will show:

"One warm afternoon a Pawnee Indian wearing a red turban and a red blanket unceremoniously stepped into the room where I was working. In blunt speech he asked me for goods wherewith to line an unfinished cap and insisted I could give him the goods. Thinking to frighten me he walked to the table where I was stand- ing, and picked up a butcher knife; I immediately picked up a sharper one. He drew his finger along the blade, at the same time looking at me with a cynical smile. I said, 'That knife is worth- less, this is the sharp knife,' — holding up the one I held. With a look that showed defeat he sullenly departed."

A friend of Mrs. Stuckey says of her, that her artistic abiHty is of the most excellent quality. Now, at the age of seventy, as a pleasant pastime, her work in china painting and fine embroidery would be a credit to one half her age.

175

John Bartrom Welsh'^ (Jane^ [73], David,^ Simeon,^ Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. June 6, 1844, near Bucyrus, Ohio; m. Oct. 13, 1870, Louisa Flock of Wyandot, Ohio; she was b. June 22, 1849, at Bucyrus, Ohio. Mr. Welsh is a successful farmer; in politics a Democrat; Res., Woodward, Okla.

Children: 483. I. Georgia S. Welsh, b. Nov. 22, 1874; m. Walter B. Thompson -H Grace Welsh, b. Nov. 24, 1879. Harry Madison Welsh, b. Apr. 27, 1881. Frances Welsh, b. Aug. 15, 1889. Daniel Ralph Welsh, b. Oct. 4, 1891.

484.	11.
485.	III.
486.	IV.
487.	V.

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He is a man of bright intellect and remarkable memory. The first years of their married life were spent on the Isaac Bryant farm near Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Then, after living for a time near Bucyrus, they removed in 1883 to Lathrop, Missouri, and later to Caldwell County, sarri.e state. In 1901 he took a homestead of one hundred and sixty acres ten miles from Woodward, Oklahoma. In 1902 they took up residence there.

Grace Welsh was educated at the Kirksville Normal School. In 1 90 1 she filed on one hundred and sixty acres of land in Okla- homa which joins her father's fine homestead, their house being located so as to hold both claims, and with her father she uses her land for farming and grazing purposes. She has fenced her land and improved it, using her school money. She is energetic and persevering and very successful as a teacher.

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Ann Eliza Bryant^ (Arthur^ [76], Elias,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Aug. 10, 1852, at Pleasant Grove, Lake Co., Ind.; d. Sept. 13, 1895; buried at Orchard Grove, Ind.; m. Feb. 25, 1875, ^t Lowell, Ind., Wal- BERT Davis, who was b. Feb. 28, 1850, at Orchard Grove, Ind. He was the son of Samuel Davis and Sarah J. McSparrin. In politics. Republican. Res., Orchard Grove, Ind.

Children:

488. I. Cora Jane Davis, b. Dec. 26, 1875; m. Nicholes

Wheeler.

489. II. George Nelson Davis, b. June 3, 1880; d. 1897, at

Lowell, Ind.

490. HI. Ethel May Davis, b. Nov. 12, 1885. Res., Peoria,

111.

182

Elias W. Bryant^ (Arthur^ [76], Elias,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Sept. 12, 1858, Lowell, Ind.; m. Nov. 20, 1880, at Kankakee, 111., Ann E. Hayden, who was b. Oct. 25, 1861, at Momence, 111.; dau. of

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Joseph Hayden and Maria P. Green. Mr. Bryant is a travel- ing hardware salesman; is a staunch Repubhcan; a member of the Baptist Church, He has resided in Peoria, 111., Boston, Mass., Indianapohs, Ind., and LaFayette, Ind.

Children:

491. I. Percy J. Bryant, b. May 25, 1884; m. Nov. 18, 1909,

Lola E. Whitsel, dau. of William Whitsel and Lucinda Payne. Percy Bryant is a graduate of the LaFayette (Ind.) High School of the class of 1903; also graduated from the Purdue Uni- versity as mechanical engineer in class of 1908. He accepted a government position at Jeffer- son, Ind., May i, 190.9, as chief engineer of the government depot. Res .,329 Meigs Ave . , JefifersonviUe, Ind. Child: 491a, William Whitsel Bryant, b. Mar. 17, 1913.

492. II. Edith May Bryant, b. July 17, 1886; d. Oct. 14,

1898, at Indianapolis, Ind.

183

Ulysses S. Bryant^ (Arthur^ [76], Ehas,*^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornehsse,^ Cornells^), b. Oct. 17, 1868, in Lowell, Ind; m. Oct. 22, 1893, in LaFayette, Ind., Minnie K. NiEHAUS, who was b. July 3, 1870; d. Feb. 22, 1908, buried in Peoria, 111. She was dau. of Charles Niehaus and Ann Rowley. Ulysses received a common school education at Lowell and Crown Point, Ind.; worked in the hardware and implement business at LaFayette, Ind., and Peoria, 111. Afterward he learned the barber trade, and by his clever and congenial ways won the confidence of the people and established a good busi- ness in Peoria, 111.

Child:

493. I. Charles A. Bryant, b. Aug. 20, 1895.

185

Daniel R. Bryant^ (Robert^ [78], EUas,® David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. May 9, 1854, at

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Hebron, Ind.; m. June 24, 1875, Mary Lois Andrews, who was b. Oct. 16, 1856, at Hebron, Ind. ; dau. of Solomon Andrews and Sarah Stholp. He was a farmer and owned a fine property near Hebron, Ind. In politics he was a Republican; in religion, a Methodist.

Children:

494. I. Otto Deforest Bryant, b. July 7, 1881; m. July 3,

1904, Grace Stewart.

495. 11. Carl Clayton Bryant, b. June 21, 1886; m. June 25,

1907, Mary Sweney, b. Mar. 2, 1889.

496. III. Winfred A. Bryant, b. Nov. 3, 1890; m. June 26,

191 2, Florence Turner, dau. of James Turner and Cora Dunn. Mr. Turner is a successful farmer and dealer in imported stock. Winfred was educated in Hebron, a graduate of the high school and also of DePauw University.

186

Charles Bryant^ (Robert^ [78], Elias,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornehus,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Mar. 22, 1858; m. Oct. 15, 1878, Endora Dille.

Children:

497. I. Floyd Bryant, b. July 31, 1880.

498. 11. Ray Bryant, b. Mar. 8, 1883; m. Gladys Stewart+

499. III. Charles Roy Bryant, b. Aug. 25, 1885; d. Sept. 25,

1886.

500. IV. Earl Bryant, b. Mar. 24, 1889.

501. V. William SterUng Bryant, b. Aug. 9, 1895.

188

LuELLA C. Bryant^ (John^ [81], Elias,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Aug. 22, 1862, in Lake Co., Ind. She is the widow of John H. Spittal, who was b. Aug. 31, i860, in Scotland. She was educated at Lowell and Crown Point, Ind.; m. (2nd) Nelson H. Straight. She is a member of the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Res., Chicago.

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Children:

502. I. Bertha M. Spittal, b. Oct. 9, 1886, in Chicago; m.

Nov., 1908, Frank M. Pierson+

503. II. Cassius Duncan Spittal, b. Feb. 11, 1889, in Chicago;

student.

189

Marie Vance Bryant^ (John^ [81], Elias,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. July 21, 1867, Lake Co., Ind.; m. June 26, 1911, Oscar G. Trieglaff, who was b. in Rockford, 111. She is a member of the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Res., Windsor Park, Chicago, 111.

Child:

504. I. Helen Amelia Trieglaff, b. Sept. 20, 191 2, in Chicago,

111.

190

Julia A. Bryant^ (John^ [81], EHas,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter CorneHsse,^ CorneHs^), b. Sept. 17, 1876; m. Dec, 1897, Earnest Hummel, son of Earnest Hummel, Sr., city treasurer of Chicago. Res., Chicago. Member of the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Res., Chicago.

Child:

505. I. Marie Angeline Hummel, b. Mar. 25, 1899, in

Chicago. She is entering upon her second year as a student at Ferry Hall, Lake Forest.

194

Claude J. Bryant^ (John Q? [85], Isaac,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Mar. 16, 1876, at Wyandot, Ohio; m. Bertha Smith, June 25, 1902, who was b. Nov. 9, 1880, at Waterloo, Iowa; dau. of Wilford M. Smith and Delia Hass. Claude Bryant graduated from Northwestern University in 1901. Is practicing law at Independence, Kan.

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Child: 506. I. Winifred E. Bryant, b. Jan. 17, 1909.

199

Katherine Graeton^ (Jane^ [91], Joseph,^ David,^ Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Jan. i, 1839, in Wellsburg, W. Va. She was a graduate of Berien College. M. in 1863, Thomas M. Patterson. Removed to Colorado in 1872. She was a grandniece of Alexander Campbell, and was herself an adherent of the CampbelHte faith. She was a leader for several years in club and charitable circles in Denver. Mr. Patterson, b. in Ireland, lived in Denver, where he was a leader in Democratic politics and a lawyer of eminence. He was nominated for governor of Colorado but his party was defeated. He is a proprietor of the Rocky Mountain News. Mr. Patterson was U. S. Senator from Colorado.

Children:

507. I. James Patterson, b ; d. young.

508. II. Jennie Patterson, b ; d. young.

509. III. Margaret Mountjoy Patterson; m. Richard Camp-

bell.

200

Mary Grafton^ (Jane^ [91], Joseph,® David,^ Simeon,'*

Cornelius,^ Pieter CorneHsse,^ Cornehs^), b ; m. Simon

Peckinpaw. They had one child, who died in infancy. She m. (2nd) Ernest Campbell.

Children:

510. I. Bryant Campbell.

511. II. Samuel Campbell, b ; m. Mary ;

child: Mary Campbell.

211

Jean Carson Bryant^ (Joseph W.^ [93], Joseph,® David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Feb. 17,

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1850; m. July 18, 1882, John R. Miller. Res., Birmingham, Ala.

Children:

2iia. I. Margaret Elizabeth Miller.

2iib. II. John R. Miller, Jr.

2 lie. III. Horace C. Miller.

213

Joseph Wm. Cullem Bryant, Jr.^ (Joseph W. C.^ [93], Joseph,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Jan. 28, 1854; m. Helen Bowles.

Child:

513. I. Henry Alexander Bryant; d. at the age of 13 years.

Mr. Bryant has been in the employ of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company for thirty-five years; for last seventeen years, general yard master for the company.

214

John Isaac Bryant^ (Joseph W.'^ [93], Joseph,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Aug. 27, 1856; m. Paralee Lancaster.

Child: 514. I. Sidney E. Bryant, who, in 1882, m. Elizabeth

Talbot; they had one child: 871. I. Elizabeth Campbell Bryant.

215

Dorothea Lucinda Bryant^ (Joseph W.^ [93], Joseph,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Apr. 5, 1861 ; graduate of a high school and of normal, Shelby- ville, Tenn.

She was a very successful teacher in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia. For twenty years principal of a young ladies' seminary at Clifton Forge, Virginia. She is a woman of strong character-

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istics, fine stature, having inherited the Bryant physique, a woman of fine mental and moral attainments, who has in her life- work directed many young women into useful and cultured lives.

219

Mary Emily Bryant^ (Joseph W.'^ [93], Joseph,® David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. June 12, 1873; ^- T. W. Cox of Virginia.

Children:

515. I. T. W. Cox, Jr., b. Mar. 20, 1902.

516. II. Dorothea Bryant Cox, b. June 14, 1905.

517. III. Elizabeth Postelwaite Cox, b. June 14, 1905.

221

William Henry Bryant^ (Alexander C^ [94], Joseph,® David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. July 28, 1863, in Indianapolis, Ind.; m. Nov. i, 1888, Birdie May Routt, b. Apr. 4, 1868, Bloomington, 111. ; dau. of John L. Routt and Hester Anne Woodson.

Children:

518. I. Routt Alexander Bryant, b. Aug. 15, 1889.

519. II. Minnie Lou Bryant, b. Dec. 9, 1890; m. Sept. 24,

1910, J. W. Hutchinson of Oxford, Miss. They have a son b. Aug. 3, 191 1.

520. HI. Dorothea Campbell Bryant, b. Apr. 24, 1896.

521. IV. Lila Routt Bryant, b. Nov. 30, 1901; d. 1906.

Mr. Routt was the third assistant postmaster under President Grant and appointed by him as the first territorial governor of Colorado and elected as state governor in 1876. Afterward he was twice elected to the same office. Was one of the state's most prominent men and a leader of the Republican party. A county of the state is named for him. WilHam Henry graduated at the University of Virginia in 1886 and was admitted to the bar. Was assistant district attorney one term and has been very successful as a lawyer in Denver and Goldfield, Nevada. At present he is attorney for city and county of Denver.

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222

Mary Lou Bryant^ (Alexander^ [94], Joseph,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Oct. 26, 1865; graduated 1863 from Stanford Female College, Ky. She was a successful teacher in public and private schools in Vir- ginia and Colorado. She taught for eight years in the Clifton Forge Seminary in connection with her cousin, Dora L. Bryant. She m. in Clifton Forge, Va., in 1899, Rev. Emmett W. McCoRKLE, a son of a prominent Scotch-Irish family of Lexing- ton, Va. He was a minister of the Presbyterian Church in Rockbridge Baths, Va.

Child:

522. I. Emmett Wallace McCorkle, Jr.

223

L. W. Sanger^ (Sarah Ann^ [96], Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Apr. 25, 1841, near Lowell, Ind.; d. Mar. 4, ^jDy, m. Feb. 2, 1875, at Orchard Grove, Ind., to Olive Wiley,' ■Jv^ho was b. Sept. 1855; dau. of Wilson W. Wiley and Clarinda Craft. He was a respected farmer, honorable and upright; in politics a Republican. After four years of patient suffering he died of tuberculosis, and was buried in the Orchard Grove Cemetery, Lowell, Ind.

Children:

523. I. Violetta Pearl Sanger, b. Nov. 2, 1875; m. June 29,

1899, WiUiam Buckley+

524. II. Elnora Sanger, b. May 6, 1882.

525. III. Hazel Clarinda Sanger, b. June 25, 1890, Lowell,

Ind.; m. Apr. 29, 1908, Charles Kenney, who was b. Oct. 21, 1883, son of George W. Ken- ney, grandson of Jerry M. Kenney.

526. IV. Sarah Ann Sanger, b. Feb. 2, 1892.

224

Ross Sanger^ (Sarah Ann^ [96], Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. June 3, 1842,

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Lowell, Ind.; d. Feb. lo, 1901, at Crown Point, Ind., a victim of tuberculosis; m. Dec. 31, 1865, at Ross Station, Lake Co., Ind., to Louisa D. Hopkins, b. Mar. 20, 1846, at Hobart, Ind.; dau. of Benj. Hopkins and Elizabeth Norton.

Children:

527. I. Benjamin Harry Sanger, b. Jan. 11, 1867; m. Julia

A. Wall+

528. II. Sarah Elizabeth Sanger, b. June 9, 1868; d. May,

1880.

529. III. Edith May Sanger, b. Mar. 21, 1877; m. Charles

Sidney Fullmer +

Of a roving disposition, he aUowed no business interests to tie him to one place, but the scenes of his earUer years attracted him in his closing life. In poUtics he was a RepubHcan, in rehgion a Disciple since 1896. Funeral was held at his brother Adna's home in Crown Point, and burial was made in the Lowell Cemetery.

229

William Alfred Bryant^ (Samuel R.^ [97], Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Feb. 7, 1852, at Valparaiso, Ind.; d. Sept. 3, 1886; m. Sept. 23, 1874, at Englewood, 111., Alla Bartholomew, who was b. May 9, 1854, at Valparaiso, Ind.; dau. of Stephen Leroy Bartholomew and Eusebia Fravel.

Children:

530. I. Infant, b. Oct. 12, 1876; d. in infancy.

531. II. Caryl Hubert Bryant, b. Aug. 29, 1878; d. Jan. 12,

1879.

532. HI. Ross Leroy Bryant, b. Oct. 22, 1881, in Valparaiso,

Ind.

Ross Leroy Bryant was educated in the home school, and at Purdue University, where he took a course of study in civil, mechan- ical, and electrical engineering. On leaving school he found work in the West, where he has been successful, working at different times in all of these lines. Since 1903 he has been employed in

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California. He has the same quiet, retiring disposition that char- acterized both his father and grandfather. He finds his chief diversion in out-of-door sports and in music.

William Alfred when only 17 entered his father's drug-store and continued in the drug business until his death. Although he spent two years in Chicago as bookkeeper in a commission house he still retained his drug business at home. He was regarded by those who best knew him as a man whose word and business integrity were never questioned. Retiring, quiet and studious by nature, he was a man of deeds rather than words. He was true and loyal to those who proved themselves worthy of his friendship. Thus endowed with natural gifts and attainments he seemed only entering upon a useful life when death claimed its own. In politics he was a Democrat; in religion, a Presbyterian,

233

Martha Frances Bryant^ (Jacob' [99], Samuel,^ David,^

Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Mar. 21,

1855, at Crown Point, Ind.; m. Dec. 9, 1872, William H.

Rogers; ancestors from New Jersey; m. (2nd) Grear Nagle;

b. 1849, in Williamsport, Pa., son of John Nagle and Mary A,

Bennett. Res., 1501 Maple St., Witchita, Kan.

Children, ist m.:

533. I. Delia Adelia Rogers, b. Oct. 9, 1873; m. Albert A.

Lindley+

534. 11. Elea May Rogers, b. Dec. 28, 1875; m. Loren H.

Bump-f 2nd m:

535. III. Samuel Grear Nagle, b. Oct. 21, 1883; d. Oct. 29,

1884.

536. IV. Infant daughter, b. Mar. 17, 1886; d. Apr. 25, 1886.

235

Samuel Tyler Bryant^ (Jacob' [99], Samuel,*' David,^

Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Oct. 9,

1858; d. Nov. 19, 1880, as the result of an accident occurring

I40 BRYANT GENEALOGY

at Rudd, Iowa, while he was in the employ of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Ry. He was buried at New Hamp- ton, Chickasaw Co., Iowa.

His untimely death occasioned the writing of "Down Brakes," by John B. Kaye, and published by G. P. Putnam's Sons in their collection of poems, ''Songs of Lake Geneva." Permission to publish it in this volume has been granted by Vashti Bayshaw Kaye, son of John B. Kaye, the author, and by G. P. Putnam's Sons, publishers.

DOWN BRAKES By John B. Kaye

The night was dark, a lurid gleam

Lit up the trailing cloud of smoke. And whirling sparks and 'scaping steam.

Which from the black-mouthed engine broke In fleecy masses murky-gray,

As rolhng o'er the iron way The heavy freight train, like a flood.

Swept down the steep grade nearing Rudd.

Down brakes! the iron-hinged monster screamed;

Down brakes ! and starting to his feet. While hot sparks fall like burning sleet.

The brakeman quick his lantern takes. And mounting to the frosty deck

Of the first car, turns on the brakes The downward thundering train to check.

While the long, smoky banner streamed About him, and the fire-box's glare

Broke fitful on the wintry air.

Down brakes! and hast'ning toward the rear He leaps each moving chasm that yawned.

Like gaping death 'twixt car and car. And musing as he onward strode

He mutely thanked his lucky star.

Which thus far brought him safe and clear.

EIGHTH GENERATION 141

For he had planned to leave the road,

And this was his last run, And ere another morning dawned.

As promised to his mother dear, His braking would be done.

Down brakes ! the iron cyclop shrieked. His one great eye's mahgnant gleam

Darting ahead a ruddy beam, While throbbing jets of vapor reeked

Along his palpitating sides, As on a trestle bridge he gUdes, —

A bridge with cross beams overhead.

Down brakes! The brakeman deftly mounts

The tall deck of a "foreign" car — A crushing blow ! his lucky star

Sank like a falHng meteor. Ah! surely he had truly said

'Twas his last run ! The man who counts His chain of life off into links

Ofttimes counts truer than he thinks, Though nothing in his mind forecast

The Unk he's counting is the last,

Down brakes! He's silent now, and still.

No more those stentor signal tones The brakeman's rugged frame shall thrill

With action. On his face, laid prone. They found him on the car that night.

Beneath the cold and clouded skies. His lantern on his arm still burning.

But all the glow of life and light Had faded from the brakeman's eyes.

And crimson streamers of his blood (Life's offering and Nature's mourning)

Draped the tall car that entered Rudd An altar and its sacrifice.

142 BRYANT GENEALOGY

236

Mary Ann Bryant^ (Jacob' [99], Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Jan. 15, 1861, at Lowell, Ind.; d. July 4, 1910, at Wichita, Kan., and buried be- side her mother at Douglas, Kan. She m. May 6, 1877, at Ionia, Iowa, Henry Tucker, who was b. July 8, 1857, in Chickasaw Co., Iowa, son of William Tucker and Julia Johnson.

Children:

537. I. Grace Mildred Tucker, b. July 26, 1878; m. Frank

Cagley-I-

538. II. Martha Frances Tucker, b, Apr. 25, 1883; m, John

Parsons+

539. III. Roy Henry Tucker, b. Feb. 13, 1885.

540. IV. Lloyd Bryant Tucker, b. Feb. 14, 1887; m, Apr.

2, 191 2, Emma May Myers, dau. of Abraham Myers and Minnie . . . . , of Bloomington, Kan.

541. V. William Clair Tucker, b. Sept. 15, 1890; m. June 5,

1909, Bertha Toole, dau. of Roy Toole and Annie

237

Mary Joanna Robertson^ (Hannah' [100], Samuel,^ David,^

Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Feb. 17, 1852, at Westville, La Porte Co., Ind.; m. Feb. 2, 1874, in Eagle Creek Twp., Lake Co., Ind., Oscar Dinwiddie, b. Sept. 2, 1844, at Minooka, Will Co., 111., son of John Wilson Din- widdie and Mary Jeanette Perkins.

Children:

542. I. Marion Elmer Dinwiddie, b. Nov. 18, 1874; m.

Edna Irene Gromann-f

543. 11. Joseph Perkins Dinwiddie, b. Feb. 3, 1876; m. Alice

Ermina Shurte-|-

544. HI. Belle Irene Dinwiddie, b. June 21, 1879, at Plum

Grove, Lake Co., Ind.; m. Feb. 28, 1900, at Crown Point, Ind., Forest Maro Gormley, who was b. Oct. 27, 1876, at Upper Sandusky, Ohio, son of John Milton Gormley and Isabel

EIGHTH GENERATION 143

Nye. Mrs. Gormley has in her possession a mahogany bureau brought from Ohio by her grandparents in 1835. Res., Lowell, Ind.

545. IV. Edward Loraine Dinwiddle, b. Nov. 17, 1882.

546. V. Edith Jeanette Dinwiddle, b. June 9, 1884, at Plum

Grove, Ind.; m. Jan. 27, 1910, Samuel Cor- nelius Baird, who was b. Sept. 11, 1884, son

of Andrew Baird and Knox. Res.,

Billings, Mont.

Child: 890. I. Donald Dinwiddle Baird, b. Jan. 22, 191 1.

The Dinwiddle clan has records of the family for several genera- tions. There were five Davids in succession. Our data begins with the fourth David, who died in 1744. David, fifth, born 1724 in Ulster, Ireland, married December 17, 1745, Jean McClure, who died June 22, 1781; married (second) November 20, 1783, Elizabeth Kerr. He died 1802, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Thomas, son of Da\dd, was born March 27, 1787; married October 20, 1808, Mary Ann Wilson. Thomas died September 17, 1862. He and his wife are buried near Hebron, Indiana. John Wilson, son of Thomas, born October i, 1813, in Trumbull County, Ohio. The day he was born his father Thomas killed fifteen turkeys, four deer, and one bear. John W. came with his father to Porter County, Indiana, in 1836, while the Pottawatomie tribe of Indians still Hved near Hebron, on land now owned by Charles Bryant. Thomas and John each bought one hundred acres of land of the Indian reserva- tion. Mary Janette Perkins went May 5, 1818, from Rome, New York, her native place, to Grundy County, Illinois, to teach school. Here she met Mr. John W. Dinwiddle, whom she afterward mar- ried. Mr. Dinwiddle had a contract to construct two sections of the Illinois and Michigan Canal near Morris, Illinois. After finish- ing his contract he with his young wife went to Crown Point, Indiana, to live, where he engaged in merchantile business. Having purchased one thousand acres of land in Eagle Creek Township, he moved in 1852 onto the land, and adding more land until he had thirty-seven hundred acres, he entered into extensive farming. Among his enterprises he dug a ditch two miles long to change the channel of Eagle Creek. He engineered another ditch twenty-five

144 BRYANT GENEALOGY

feet deep, to drain the Cady Marsh into the Calumet River. This ditch is now (1913) nearly fifty feet deep. Oscar Dinwiddle, son of John W., possesses the sturdy character and enterprising spirit of his ancestors. He and his wife are staunch Presbyterians, as were the ancestors. The esteem in which Mr. Dinwiddle is held by his friends and neighbors is shown in the offices of trust with which they have honored him. Mrs. Dinwiddle is of the class of wives and mothers who fill a part in making this nation which we are proud to call great — modest, quiet, but with the fortitude of the pioneer and the dignity of Christian womanhood. They have both trav- eled extensively.

238

Joseph Harvey Robertson^ (Hannah'^ [100], Samuel,^ David/ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Jan. 29, 1854, at Westville, La Porte Co., Ind.; m. Mar. 15, 1882, at Crown Point, Ind., Florence Elvena Talcott, b. Mar. 20, i860, at Valparaiso, Ind.; dau. of Henry Talcott and Elizabeth Martin.

Children:

547. I. Elizabeth B. Robertson, b. Jan. 8, 1883, Eagle Creek,

Lake Co., Ind. Educated in Crown Point High School. She is a successful teacher.

548. II. Francis M. Robertson, b. July 6, 1889, Crown Point,

Ind.

549. III. Joseph Alfred Robertson, b. Dec. 5, 1891, Blaine,

Wash.

550. IV. Eva Bryant Robertson, b. June 23, 1900, Eagle

Creek, Lake Co., Ind.

Mr. Robertson is a farmer, also engaged in fruit-growing on Vashon Island, Washington. He owns timber land that he entered as a government claim; in politics, a Democrat; in religion, a Metho- dist. Has resided in Crown Point and Hebron, Indiana, Benton, Washington, and Plummer, Idaho.

239

Fletcher Lorraine Robertson^ (Hannah^ [100], Samuel,^

David,^ Simeon,'' Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse^ Cornells^), b.

EIGHTH GENERATION 145

Dec. 23, 1855, Westville, La Porte Co., Ind.; m. Sept. 17, 1889, at Blaine, Whatcom Co., Wash., Irene Stoops, b. Dec. 23, 1868. Residences, Hebron, Ind., and Custer, Wash. In early manhood he went West. Was a contractor at Blaine, Wash.

Children: 551. I. Clifford Lorraine Robertson, b. Sept. 9, 1890.

552 553 554

555 556

557

II. Glen Robertson, b. Mar. 3, 1892.

HI. Emil Marion Robertson, b. May 22, 1895.

IV. John Herbert Robertson, b. June 23, 1897.

V. Wendel Robertson, b. June 21, 1903.

VI. Clara Leona Robertson, b. Jan. 25, 1905.

VII. Irene Joan Robertson, b. May i, 1907.

1

240

Eva Rosella Bryant^ (Harvey W."^ [ioi], Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Feb. 20, 1 86 1, near Orchard Grove, Ind.

Her early childhood was spent on the farm five miles southwest of Hebron, where she attended the Eagle Creek country school, but later was student in Hebron, where the family resided after 1876. A year later, under the influence of the "tent meeting," she became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. To her, Christian- ity is nothing visionary, but a reality of part of her daily Hfe. Her interest in missions has led her to have her Hfe insured for the benefit of the Methodist Episcopal Foreign Missionary Society. The winter of 1891-2, accompanied by her mother, who was in poor health, she spent in Colorado. After her return she became engrossed with duties in the Bryant, Dowd & Company store, from which she did not release herself for sixteen years, with the excep- tion of a winter spent in Mississippi and one in California. Since 1908 she has been in and a part of the home of her father.

241

Merritt Conner Bryant^ (Harvey W.^ [loi], Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornehsse,^ CorneUs^), b.

559-	II.
560.	III.
56i.	IV.
562.	V.

146 BRYANT GENEALOGY

Nov. 14, 1863 in Eagle Creek township, Lake Co., Ind. ; m. Feb. II, 1896, Effie Wilson, b. Apr. 20, 1865; d. Mar. 21, 1913; dau. of John Wilson and Caroline Gregg.

Children: 558. I. Glenn Wilson Bryant, b. Oct. 26, 1886, d. Apr. 6, 1887.

Leland Dowd Bryant, b. Feb. 2, 1888.

Bernard Ross Bryant, b. Nov. 13, 1890.

Edith Miriam Bryant, b. Mar. 27, 1900.

John Harvey Bryant, b. May 14, 1906. His early education began when, as a bashful boy, accompanied by his mother and hired by his grandfather, he entered the Eagle Creek country school. After the family moved to Hebron he attended the town school for a time, but the routine of the work, especially that of a Hterary nature, did not appeal to him. In 1884 he was sent to Troy, Missouri, to sell out a stock of goods in which his father had an interest. Though there for less than a year, he learned to mingle with different classes of people, thus gaining a needed experience in his development. After his marriage in 1886 he settled in Hebron, where he soon built a home. In 1889 he, with his wife, entered into relations with the Methodist Episcopal Church. For a number of years he was engaged with Bryant, Dowd & Company, later giving his attention almost entirely to the selling of farm machinery. However, the need of some one to look after the interests of the Bryant, Dowd & Company farm gave the desired opportunity to develop his instinct for farming and stock- raising. Persevering, practical, and up-to-date in his methods, with the aid of his two sons he is making improvements that stamp the present-day successful farmer. He possesses a dry humor, broad sympathy, and unquestionable honesty that make for him many and lasting friends.

245

Ora Viola Bryant^ (Harvey' [ioi]j Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. June 9, 1872, in Eagle Creek Twp., Lake Co., Ind.

As a girl of thirteen, she became identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Hebron. She was a member of the first

EIGHTH GENERATION 147

class to graduate from the Hebron High School in 1890. After a year's experience teaching school, she attended at different times the normal school at Valparaiso, devoting part of the time to the study of music. She gained a practical knowledge of this subject at the Chicago Musical College, but on account of a nervous tem- perament she was unable to make a musical education practical. In 1900 she suffered a nervous collapse, which was counteracted to some extent by a winter spent in the South. Home-loving, she devotes much of her time to the needs of her father's home, while at other times she finds employment in the store, for the most part doing clerical work. Whether a duty is pleasant or disagreeable, she is faithful in its performance.

246

Ada Luella Bryant^ (Harvey W."^ [loi], Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. July 7, 1874, at Eagle Creek, Lake Co., Ind.; m. Sept. 12, 1893, at Crown Point, Ind., Joseph Ross Wilson, who was born Dec. 23, 1867, near LeRoy, Ind., son of Joseph Wilson and Jane McCay.

Delicate as a child she aroused the sympathy of parents and grandparents and won many a point in her favor. She was a favorite among her playmates, but not because they dominated her. In 1885 she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Her education was obtained at the Hebron school. Because of ill health she did not finish the prescribed course of study. In 1893 she became a partner in a millinery concern in Hebron of Sweet, Bryant & Company, but disposed of her interest immediately after her marriage in September, 1893. Dr. Joseph Ross Wilson is a practicing physician and has an extensive practice in Hebron and surrounding vicinity.

247

Nettie Ladora Bryant^ (Harvey W.^ [loi], Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Apr. 3, 1877, Hebron, Ind.

After her graduation from high school in 1894 she attended the

148 BRYANT GENEALOGY

normal school at Valparaiso, Indiana, for two terms, preparatory to entering Northwestern University at Evanston, Illinois. Previous to this time she had united with the Methodist Church. After her graduation from college in 1900, she spent five and one half years teaching high school subjects, the last four being spent in the home school at Hebron. Any success in teaching that she possessed was due more to her love of, and sympathy for, the pupils than to mere scholarship. Since 1907 she has been with Bryant, Dowd & Com- pany, engaged in store duties of a general nature and especially as wholesale buyer of dry-goods.

248

Samuel Edwin Bryant^ (Isaac'' [102], Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Apr. 14, 1865, Lake Co., Ind.; m. May 8, 1890, Maria Ellen Wheel- er, who was b. Aug. 8, 1869, near Lowell, Ind. Mr. Bryant is a large dealer in thoroughbred stock and is a successful agricul- turist; in politics, a Republican.

Children:

Alice Alvira Bryant, b. Mar. 4, 1891. Clara May Bryant, b. May 20, 1892. Chistopher Wheeler Bryant, b. Nov. 28, 1893. Lelia Marie Bryant, b. Mar. 31, 1897. Ruth Bryant, b. Sept. 4, 1900.

251

Bertha L. Bryant^ (Isaac^ [102], Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,^

Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. July 6, 1870, near

Orchard Grove, Lake Co., Ind.; m. July 6, 1890, Harry

George, who was b. Jan. 9, 1867, in Clifton, Houghton Co.,

Mich.; son of Thomas George and Anne Muffat. He d. Jan.

24, 1894, at LeRoy, Lake Co., Ind. Res., 546 Wieland Ave.,

Chicago, 111.

Children: 568. I. Grace May George, b. Dec. 24, 1891, in Calumet,

563-	I.
564-	II.
565-	III.
566.	IV.
567-	V.

EIGHTH GENERATION 149

Mich.; m. Dec. 29, 1910, in Chicago, John Young, son of Frank Young and Anna B rough.

569. II. Efi&e George, b. May 31, 1893; d. Sept. 27, 1893.

570. III. Helen Louise George, b. Aug. 14, 1894; m. Dec. 31,

191 2, Myron L. Armantrout. Res., 3441 N. Troy St., Chicago, 111.

Bertha Bryant George received a common and high school educa- tion. She was a teacher in a public school until her marriage to Mr. George. He was employed in the copper mines of Calumet, Michi- gan. About two years and a half after their marriage Mr. George contracted typhoid fever and died. Mrs. George with her two little daughters then made her home in Hebron, Indiana, where she served as clerk for several years in the dry-goods store of Bryant, Dowd & Company. Later she went to Chicago where she clerked for Car- son Pirie Scott & Company. At present she is engaged with a ladies' tailoring establishment in Chicago. Mrs. George is an adherent of the Methodist faith. Residence, 1949 Larabee Street, Chicago, Illinois.

255

Mary K. Stalter^ (Jane^ [103], Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,'' Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Aug. 18, 1857, near Little Sandusky, Ohio; m. Nov. 7, 1875, at Rock, Cowley Co., Kan., Newton L. Yarbrough, who was b. Mar. 20, 1850, Warrensburg, Mo.; Res., Guerneville, Cal.

Children:

571. I. Ernest E. Yarbrough, b. Feb. 12, 1879; m. Sadie

Riggan.

572. II. Charles Roy Yarbrough, b. July 3, 1886.

256

George Hervey Stalter^ (Jane^ [103], Samuel,® David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Oct. 20, 1859, at Ottawa, Kan.; m. Sept. 25, 1881, in Winfield, Kan., Mattie Baird, who was b. Feb. 25, 1862, in Roaring Springs, Ky.; dau. of Volney Baird and Emily E. Griffin. Res., Fargo, Okla.

574.	II.
575-	III.
576.	IV.
577.	V.

150 BRYANT GENEALOGY

Children: 573. I. Emma Jane Stalter, b. May 14, 1883, at Winfield, Kan.; m. Sept. 3, 1902, at Woodward, Okla., William Alexander Wright, who was b. Aug. 30, 1873, in Texas; son of John Grifl&n Wright and Sally Elizabeth Perkins.

Ethel C. Stalter, b. Oct. 3, 1889.

Lottie M. Stalter, b. Aug. 30, 1892.

John Frank Stalter, b. May 24, 1895.

Volney J. Stalter, b. Apr. i, 1900.

In early Hfe Mr. Stalter was a herdsman, later a farmer and stock- raiser. He also ran a blacksmith shop. He assisted in settHng three new countries. Resided in California, Kansas, and Okla- homa, now resides at Aberdeen, Texas. In politics he is a Demo- crat.

258

Elura Stalter^ (Jane^ [103], Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. June 3, 1863, in Franklin Co., Kan.; m. June 27, 1879, in Cowley Co., Kan., to John K. Snyder.

Children:

578. I. Maude Snyder, b. Aug. 9, 1880; m. F. T. Wisley+

579. 11. Pearl E. Snyder, b. June 21, 1882.

580. III. Jesse B, Snyder, b. Sept. 5, 1884.

581. IV. Lucy Snyder, b. July 28, 1886; d

582. V. Sophia J. Snyder, b. June 27, 1888.

583. VI. Wildie M. Snyder, b. Dec. 13, 1889; m. May 14, 1910,

A. L. Parish.

584. VII. Paul J. Snyder, b. Mar. 8, 1896.

585. VIII. Hoyt P. Snyder, b. Mar. 8, 1898.

264

Edwin R. Stalter^ (Jane^ [103], Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Dec. 3, 1874, near Rock, Cowley Co., Kan.; m. June 9, 1895, Dora Moore, who was b. Feb. 8, 1876. Res., Pacific Grove, Cal.

EIGHTH GENERATION 151

Children:

586. I. Verne Stalter, b. Nov. 13, 1896.

587. II. Harold Stalter, b. Oct. 15, 1902.

265

John W. Stalter^ (Jane^ [103], Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Dec. 4, 1876, near Rock, Kan.; m. Jessie E. Kaats, who was b. June 29, 1876.

Children:

588. I. Gladys Y. Stalter, b. Mar. 10, 1897.

589. II. Morita Lois Stalter, b. Mar. 26, 1902.

267

Frederick L. Stalter^ (Jane^ [103], SamueF), b. Apr. 17, 1883, at Rock, Kan.; m. Mar. 15, 1904, to Grace Darst, who was b. Apr. 2, 1888. Res., Pacific Grove, Cal.

Children:

590. I. Mabel Grace Stalter, b. Oct. 2, 1905.

591. II. Chester L. Stalter, b. Nov. 20, 1906.

592. III. Eunice Viola Stalter, b. Jan. 20, 1908.

269

Edwin Hubert Beebe^ (Joanna^ [104], Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse^, Cornells^), b. Nov. 7, 1881, at Princeton, Wis.; m. 1909, at Hartford, Wis., Mary Sullivan. Occupation, printer; educated public schools of Princeton, Wis. Employed in Princeton, Ripon, and Hart- ford, Wis., and Kankakee, 111.

Children:

593. I. Ruthvin Sylvester Beebe, b. May 2, 1910.

594. II. Edwin Beebe, b. July 23, 191 1.

272

Arabella Cooper^ (Zebulon^ [105], Mary,® David,^ Simeon,"* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. June 2, 1849, ^^^ir

595-	I.
596.	II.
597-	III.
598.	IV.
599-	V.

152 BRYANT GENEALOGY

Washington, Pa.; m. Feb. 27, 1873, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, to Thomas Mitchell Sellers, who was b. Aug. 7, 1845, Waynes- burg, Pa. Res., Aldine, Texas.

Children:

Charles Walter Sellers, b. July 18, 1874.

Robert Donald Sellers, b. July 29, 1878; m. Alberta

Johnson. Clyde Cooper Sellers, b. Aug. 30, 1881. Mary Etta Sellers, b. Sept. 25, 1886. Katharine Sellers, b. Mar. 7, 1893.

273

Isadora Cooper^ (Zebulon'^ [105] > Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. June 2, 1849, near Washington, Pa.; m. 1879, John A. Downey, who was b. Feb. 2, 1857, in Athens, Ohio, son of John Downey and Eliza Buch- anan. In politics a Republican; owns extensive tract of land in Oregon. Res., Knappa, Ore., or Stella, Wash.

Children:

Ralph Downey, b. July 7, 1880. John A. Downey, Jr., b. Oct. 16, 1881. Blanch E. Downey, b. Jan. 20, 1883. Alfred Downey, b. Oct. 10, 1884. Raymond Downey, b. Feb. 11, 1886. Maude Downey, b. Oct. 3, 1888. Issie Belle Downey, b. Jan. 23, 1891. 607. VIII. Sarah Esther Downey, b. Dec. 6, 1893.

274

David Bryant Cooper^ (Zebulon^ [105], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornehs^), b. Oct. 12, 1850, near Washington, Pa.; m. Sept. 25, 1879, Harriet A.

Lewis, dau. of W. L. Lewis and Deborah Res.,

Fontana, Kan.

600.	I.
601.	II.
602.	III.
603.	IV.
604.	V.
605.	VI.
606.	VII.

6ii.	IV.
612.	V.
613.	VI.

EIGHTH GENERATION 153

Children:

608. I. Carrie B. Cooper, b. Aug. 18, 1881; m. 0. C. Peter- son, who is in the employ of the Missouri Pacific Railway Co. Res., Paola, Kan.

Child: 899. I. Paul Peterson, b. Feb. 28, 191 1.

609. II. Charles B. Cooper, b. June 29, 1884; m. Feb. 3, 1910, Mae Stroup. Res., Denver, Colo., where he is in the employ of an electric hght company.

610. III. Earl C. Cooper, b. Feb. 3, 1888; employee of govern- ment mail service.

WilKam Y. Cooper, b. Oct. 19, 1889. Russel R. Cooper, b. Dec. 31, 1892. Mollis M. Cooper, b. Jan. 16, 1898.

275

Mary Etta Cooper^ (Zebulon^ [105], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^

Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Jan. 21, 1853, near Washington, Pa.; m. Feb. 22, 1878, in Fontana, Kan., Marvin M. Roberts, who was b. Jan. 31, 1855, in Fulton, Iowa. Res., Villisca, Iowa.

Children: 614. I. Maude E. Roberts, b. June 13, 1879; m. Theodore Frans. They have three children: I. Cleova Lorene Frans, b. July 23, 1899. 11. Eva Elene Frans, b. Sept. 2, 1900. III. Clara Frans, b. Sept., 1906. Vohiey W.Roberts, b. Feb. 15,-1882; d. Feb. 23, 1882. Mary Roberts, b. Oct. 19, 1883. Leona Pearl Roberts, b. Mar. 22, 1886; d. Aug. 24, 1886. 618. V. Grace Belle Roberts, b. Oct. 19, 1887; m. Samuel W. Barker, who d. May 8, 191 2.

276

Eugene Norton Cooper^ (Zebulon^ [105]? Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,"^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Apr. 15,

	900.
	901.
	902.
615.	II,
616.	III.
617.	IV

619.	I,
620.	II.
621.	Ill,
622.	IV.
623.	V.
624.	VI.
625.	VII.
626.	VIII.

154 BRYANT GENEALOGY

1854, in Washington, Pa.; m. Dec. 27, 1877, in Hillsdale, Kan., Anna Wagner, who was b. Sept. 20, 1856, in Independence, Mo. ; dau. of David Wagner and Sara Moore Raybum.

Children:

Arthur Lester Cooper, b. Jan. 28, 1879.

Clara Cooper, b. Apr. 10, 1881; d. Dec. 13, 1885.

Edward Cooper, b. Mar. 12, 1883; d. July 17, 1885.

George Millard Cooper, b. Oct. 22, 1886.

Mabel Cooper, b. Mar. 4, 1890; d. Nov. 25, 1892.

Earl Noble Cooper, b. Nov. 10, 1892.

Eugene Randall Cooper, b. May 25, 1895; d. Jan.

24, 1904. Floyd Bryant Cooper, b. Aug. 7, 1897.

Eugene Norton left Pennsylvania with his parents for the West in 1863; remained one winter near Rochelle, IlHnois; moved in 1864 on a farm near Winfield, Iowa. In 1876 this family again removed to Miami County, Kansas, near Paola. In the spring of 1886 he moved to Pawnee County, Kansas, and recently moved to S teller, Alberta, Canada, where he followed extensive farming. PoHtics, Republican; religion. Baptist.

280

John Cooper Gamble^ (Catherine^ [106], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Oct. 3, 1837; m. Apr. 16, 1862, Margaret J. Fulton.

They resided for many years on the Gamble homestead until November, 1901, when they moved into Winfield, Iowa. He has been elder and trustee in the Presbyterian Church of Winfield, and for more than twenty years has been clerk of Scott Township, and secretary of the Scott Township school board.

Children:

627. I. Sylvanus Cooper Gamble, b. Mar. 8, 1863; m. Nellie

Webster +

628. 11. Anna Gamble, b. Mar. 19, 1865; m. James B.

Butter+

629. HI. Herbert Fulton Gamble, b. June 10, 1868; M. Helen

Swain +

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630. IV. Francis Harvey Gamble, b. Apr. 3, 1870; m. Helen

Fernstrom+

631. V. Catherine Gamble, b. Sept. 9, 1872; m. Jerome L.

Rawhouser+

632. VI. Elizabeth Gamble, b. Oct. 25, 1876; m. Fred C.

Berks+

282

Leroy Gamble^ (Catherine'^ [106], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Sept. 25, 1842, at Shelby, Ohio; m. Dec. 5, 1867, Elizabeth A. Cone, dau. of Isaac P. Cone of New London, Iowa. She was b. Aug. 5, 1844; Mr. Gamble enlisted Aug. 13, 1862, in Co. B, Iowa Vol. Inf.; was honorably discharged June 6, 1865, at Washington. He was with Gen. U. S. Grant at Vicksburg and with Sherman on march from Atlanta to the Sea. Res., Indianola, Iowa.

Children:

633. I. Harvy C. Gamble, b. Feb. 15, 1870; m. Minnie Fos-

ter+

634. II. Walter Gamble, b. Apr. 8, 1872; d. Mar. 11, 1904, of

appendicitis.

635. III. Edwin R. Gamble, b. Aug. 11, 1876; m. May Vig-

lenny+

636. IV. Caroline E. Gamble, b. Aug. 28, 1879; m. Lewis E.

Hawes+

283

Charles White Gamble^ (Catherine^ [106], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. May 8, 1847, Washington, Pa.; m. Mar. 31, 1874, Kate Adelaide Haight, who was b. Mar. 21, 1857, in Ithaca, N. Y.

Mr. Gamble started in service for the public by filling the oflSce of constable for six years. He now holds the office of justice of the peace, which office he has held for twelve years. He is also a county supervisor of Henry County, Iowa. He is well known in his part of the state because of his interest in the political welfare

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of his county. He is a leading official of the Eastern Iowa District Fair Association. His residence is at Winfield, Iowa.

Child:

637. I. Charles Oscar Gamble, b". Jan. i, 1875; m. Mary

Almina Hewett+

284

Mary Jane Cooper^ (David^ [107], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Jan. 15, 1840, Washington Co., Pa.; d. Aug. 21, 1903, in Conrad, Montana; m. Sept. 15, 1 86 1, John P. Leech, eldest son of James Leech

and Nancy A Mr. Leech d. in 1865; m. (2nd) Aug.

18, 1870, Thomas H. Leech, who was also a son of James and Nancy A. Leech.

Children, ist m.:

638. I. Ida M. Leech; m. George H. Vincent. They have

six children.

639. II. Eugene E. Leech; m Two children. Res.,

Dupuyer, Mont. 2nd m.: 640 III.. John F. Leech; m. Pearl Brockman. Res., Dupuyer, Mont. They have two children.

641. IV. Don C. Leech; m. Willa Dorsey. Child; a son.

642. V. Lloyt C. Leech; m. Pearl Humble. Res., Dupuyer,

Mont.

643. VI. Bert C. Leech.

643a. A daughter, d. in infancy.

Mrs. Leech when nine years of age went with her parents in a boat down the Ohio River. They settled in Lee County, Iowa, where the family Uved for several years, and later removed to Memphis, Missouri. Mrs. Leech was the oldest of ten children. She was a dutiful daughter, a faithful wife and a devoted mother. The welfare of home was always near to her heart.

286

Hester Ellen Cooper^ (David^ [107], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Aug. 25,

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1844; m. Andrew N. Vance, who is a merchant and real estate dealer in Des Moines, Iowa.

Children:

644. I. Grace Vance, b ; m. Judge Erickson, who is

judge of the district court of Flathead Co., Mont. Res., Kalispell and Chouteau, Mont.

645. II. Lloyt Vance, b ; m. N. M. Shields. Res.,

Afton, Iowa.

646. III. Bert C. Vance, b ; m. Sept. 10, 1903, Ethel

Rice. Res., Chicago, 111.

287

Oliver Goldsmith Cooper^ (David^ [107], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ CorneHs^), b. Dec. 4, 1846, near Washington, Pa.; m. Jan. 17, 1882, to Amanda M. Downing, who was b. Dec. 23, 18 — , at Memphis, Mo.; dau. of Henry Hawkins Downing and Perineia Goldsberg.

Mr. Cooper is a successful stock trader. He, with the inherited pioneer spirit, went when a mere youth into the new territory of Montana where he, with other members of his father's family, have aided materially in building up a new country. Mr. Cooper is a Republican. Res., Chouteau, Montana.

Children:

647. I. Downing Bryant Cooper, b. April 25, 1885; d. Oct.

6, 1895.

648. II. Frances Downing Cooper, b. Mar. 5, 1887; m. Elbert

KKne. Mr. Kline is president of the Conti- nental Fire Insurance Company. Res., New York City.

288

Emma Theresa Cooper^ (David^ [107], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. May 11, 1849; m. James Concannon.

Child:

649. I. J. Lloyt Concannon, who m. Hugh Ute, Sept. 11,

1907. Res., Mansfield, Wash.

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289

Frank Darwin Cooper^ (David^ [107], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Apr. 6, 1851; m. Apr. 24, 1884, in Memphis, Mo., Alice Green, who was b. Apr. 20, 1859; dau. of Thomas W. Green and Nancy- Priest. Res., San Diego, Cal.

Children:

650. I. Liniiie Cooper, b. Dec. 10, 1887; graduate of Great

FaUs (Mont.) High School.

651. II. Nelson Cooper, b. Oct. 8, 1891.

652. III. Frances Cooper, b. Apr. 8, 1894; student at National

Park Seminary, Washington, D. C.

653. IV. AUce Cooper, b. Sept. 3, 1899.

Frank Darwin Cooper was educated at Memphis, Missouri, and also graduated in Helena High School. He made a specialty of the study of surveying. In poHtics a Repubhcan, he was a member of the state legislature of state of Montana, 1882-1883; appraiser of property of Cascade County, twice appointed; school trustee; com- missioner of Cascade County two terms; chairman of board of com- missioners when a $300,000 courthouse was erected in Great Falls, Montana. He is dealer in real estate, an extensive stock trader, owner of twenty thousand acres of land in Cascade Coimty, Lewis and Clarke County, and Jefferson County; has city property in Helena, Great Falls, Boulder, Cascade, and Sun River. Resides in San Diego, California. He is a member of the Order of Odd Fellows.

Mrs. Cooper's father, Thomas W. Green, who was born in Kentucky, is a prominent citizen of Memphis, Missouri; is treasurer of Scott County, Missouri; was a member of the state legislature; is a Democrat in poHtics; in reUgious faith a Baptist. Alice Green Cooper is a sister of Dr. John P. Green, president of West Jewel College, Liberty, Missouri, who was also pastor of Second Baptist Church of St. Louis. AHce Green attended school in Louisville, Kentucky, graduated at La Grange, Missouri; was a music teacher in Louisville.

290

LiNNiE Brown Cooper^ (David^ [107], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse^, Cornelis^), b. June 19,

LINNIE C. MOUNT

I

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1854; m. Jan. 18, 1882, Jasper E. Mount, who was b. July

17, 1847, son of Jasper E, Mount and Sarah A Mr.

Mount is a Repubhcan. They are of the Presbyterian faith.

A sketch of the life of Linnie Cooper Mount, born in a humble cottage in the Httle village of Mount SterHng, Iowa: While still young, her parents emigrated to a farm near Memphis, Missouri. Being the seventh of a family of ten children, she was not basked in the luxuries of for time, nor favored with surroundings of beauty, but acting upon the principle that every inheritance has a purpose, she sought opportunities; and with the guidance of wise and sym- pathizing parents she secured a good education in the pubUc school and in a private seminary, and acquired many accomplishments which embeUish her character, giving her a nobiHty worthy of her aspirations. While her goal may not have been attained, she looks back over the years, inspired with the feeHng that notwith- standing the privations her pathway has been strewn with flowers and overarched with the beauties of heaven. She found much happiness in the panorama of the farm and in the association of father, mother, five brothers and four sisters. Residence, Memphis, Missouri.

291

Ida Arabella Cooper^ (David' [107], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,'* CorneHus,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Feb. 4, 1857; m. Feb. 4, 1885, at Bowler, Mont., James Brown, who wash. July 6, 1847, at Geneva, 111. Res., loii South Wyo- ming St., Butte, Mont.

Children:

654. I. James Hugh Brown, b. Nov. 5, 1885.

655. 11. Hannah Marie Brown, b. July 27, i

292

Charles White Cooper* (David' [107], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Apr. 4, 1858; m. Mary Combs, who was b. Sept. i, 1864, in Louisville, Ky.; dau. of Charles Combs and Catherine Cornelius. Mr. Cooper is engaged in real estate business and stock-raising; in

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politics, a Progressive. He was educated at the Memphis (Mo.) Academy. Res., Glasgow, Mont.

Children:

656. I. Catherine Cooper, b. Aug. 5, 1887; d. Apr., 1899,

while attending school at Kansas City, Mo.

657. II. David Charles Cooper, b. Feb. 14, 1889; graduated

from high school of Great Falls and from Commercial College of Great Falls.

658. III. Leslie Lamb Cooper, b. May 4, 1890; student in

high school, KaHspell, Mont.

659. IV. Homer Cooper, b , 189-.

660. V. Grace Cooper, b. Apr. i, 1886; d. June, 1886.

294

Adeline Hanna^ (Jane^ [108], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,'^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Jan. 18, 1840, Prosperity, Pa.; m. Nov. 27, 1862, John Vance Smith, who was b. June 6, 1836, in Carrollton, Ohio; son of David Smith and Elenor Hanna. In politics, a Democrat; in religion, a Presbyterian. Res., Carrollton, Ohio.

Children:

661. I. Martha Jane Smith, b. Apr. 29, 1867; m. Frank

White+

662. II. Thomas D. Smith, b. Feb. 18, 1870; d. Aug. 26, 1870.

663. III. Lulu N. Smith, b. Dec. I, 1873; m. George Kurfiss+

295

Clarriet Hanna^ (Jane^ [108], Mary,*^ David,^ Simeon,^

Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Aug. 19, 1841, at Prosperity, Pa.; m. May 21, 1863, Bayard Blachly Lindly, who was b, Aug. 20, 1841, son of John Milton Lindly and Eliza Blachly.

Children:

664. 1. John Milton Lindly, b. Nov. 17, 1864; unm.

665. II. Jennie Franc Lindly, b. Oct. 27, 1867; m. WilUam

Bailey Ridge way +

EIGHTH GENERATION i6i

In religion Mr. and Mrs. Lindly are Presbyterian. Mr. Lindly has served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church of Winfield, Iowa, for twenty-five years. He was a surveyor and farmer in early life; was admitted to the bar in Henry County, Iowa, in 1884, estab- lished the Bank of Winfield in 1885, which he still owns, and in addition has been in the drug business since 1879; is a member of the Iowa State Pharmaceutical Association, a member of the Iowa Bankers Association; served several terms as mayor of Winfield, Iowa.

John Milton Lindly, born November 17, 1864; early education obtained in public schools; graduated from the State University of Iowa in 1889 with the degree of Ph. G.; from the National Institute of Pharmacy of Chicago in 1892; from the four years' course in the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle in 1898 with admission to the order of the White Seal; elected without opposition mayor of Winfield, Iowa, in 1900, but decHned the office; town clerk of Win- field, 1904-06; secretary of board of education of Winfield, 1898—; trustee and treasurer of Presbyterian Church of Winfield, 1898-; secretary of the Iowa State Pharmaceutical Association, 1 905-11, and treasurer of same 191 1-. He is a member of the Society of Colonial Wars, of the Sons of the American Revolution, of Colonial Governors, of the Old Northwest Genealogical Society, of the National Geographic Society, Iowa Academy of Science, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa Park and Forestry Association, Iowa State and American Pharmaceutical Association, Iowa Bankers' and American Bankers' Association. At a recent state druggists convention Mr. Lindly was re-elected treasurer. At the Democratic state election held in July, 191 2, at Cedar Rapids, he had the honor of nominating the successful candidate, Mr. John E. Craig, for judge of the supreme court on the Democratic ticket. Mr. Lindly is a reliable genealogist. We are indebted to him for assistance in furnishing data for the Bryant Genealogy. He has compiled and pubHshed a genealogy of the Lindly family, from which the following is copied:

"The Lindly ancestry dates to two emigrants, John and Francis, brothers, who came to Connecticut in 1639. Francis married Susanna Culpepper, June 24, 1655. Their children were: Deborah, b. 1656; Ruth, b. 1658; Ebenezer, b. 1660; John, b. 1666 or 1667; Benjamin, Joseph, Jonathan. The first three were born in Bradford,

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Connecticut, the last four in Newark, New Jersey. John and Jonathan lived at Morristown, New Jersey, John^ had sons John'^ and Daniel. John^ had following children: Stephen, Junia, Caleb (who served in Revolutionary War with New Jersey troops) , John (captain in Revolutionary War), Levi, b. 1731 (d. 1801), Demas, Phillip (served in- Revolutionary War), Phoebe, and Hannah. Caleb, Levi, Demas, and Phillip went in an early day to Washing- ton, Pennsylvania. The name has had various spellings; as, Linde, Lindsley, Lindsly, Linsly, Lindley, etc. Mr. Bayard B. Lindly descends from Levi, of 1731. Mr. John M. Lindly has a copy of the will of John, the father of Levi."

Mr. J. M. Lindly compiled an enumeration of the wild flowers of Story County, Iowa, from the herbarium of V. C. Gambell, which makes a valuable addition to the Iowa Academy of Science.

296

Mary Ellen Hanna^ (Jane^ [108], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Dec. 21 1843, Prosperity, Pa.; m. Sept. 24, 1868, Demas Lindley McVay, who was b. Jan. 13, 1844; d. Sept. 2, 191 1. He was the son of Franklin McVay and Priscilla Day. He was a liberal supporter of the Presbyterian Church of Prosperity, Pa., of which he was a member. Res., Prosperity, Pa.

Children:

666. I. Leaima Jane McVay, b. Dec. 10, 1869; m. Charles

Donaldson+

667. II. Priscilla D. McVay, b. Dec. 8, 1871; m. John Calvin

French +

668. III. Thomas Frankhn McVay, b. Apr. 3, 1874; m. Jose-

phine Bell+

669. IV. John McVay, b , 1880; d. Apr., 1885.

297

John Walker Hanna^ (Jane^ [108], Mary,® David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Sept. 23, 1846, in Prosperity, Pa.; m. Oct. 26, 1882, Caroline Elizabeth Dun-

I— I

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CAN, who is a descendant of Governor Mayhew of Martha's Vineyard. She is graduate of the Council Bluffs High School; is a member of the order of the Eastern Star; is the leader of the church choir.

Children:

670. I. John Thomas Hanna, b. Oct. 31, 1890, graduated

from Winfield High School in 1908; graduated from College of Liberal Arts in state of Iowa in 191 2 with degree of B. A. ; is now a medical student at Iowa State University; is on the editorial staff of the College of Medicine of the University paper, the Daily lowan; is a member of the Glee Club.

671. II. Walker Duncan Hanna, b. Oct. 26, 1892; graduated

from Winfield High School in 19 10; is a junior student in Iowa State University. He is at times assistant cashier in the Bank of Win- field. He is first lieutenant of his company of the University Cadets.

Dr. Hanna graduated from the medical department of the State University of Iowa in 1873. He has taken post-graduate courses in St. Louis and in Chicago. He was in St. Louis, Missouri, at the time of the yellow fever epidemic in 1878, being in the city quaran- tine service. He has been located in Winfield, Iowa, since Septem- ber, 1879. Held office of mayor of Winfield; president of South- west Iowa Medical Association; for twenty-five years surgeon for Burlington and Western Railroad, and the Burlington and North Western Railroad; president of Winfield Board of Education; post- master from 1885 to 1889; president of the Southeast Iowa Fair Association; was Democratic nominee for state senator. He is a Knight Templar of the Masonic Order, including membership in the Chapter, Commandery and Mystic Shrine. Mrs. Hanna is a leader in musical circles.

298

Jane Hanna^ (Jane^ [108], Mary,® David,^ Simeon,^ Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Dec. 15, 1848; m. Sept. I, 1873, in Winfi.eld, Iowa, Frank D. Kelley, who was b.

673-	II.
674-	III.
675-	IV.
676.	V.
677-	VI.

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Sept. 22, 1843, at Carroll ton, Ohio; retired farmer; in politics, a Democrat; in religion, Presbyterian. Res., Phillipsburg, Kan.

Children:

672. I. Mary Frances Kelley, b. Oct. 8, 1875; m. Harry Roach + Claude Kelley, b. Sept. 30, 1877. Charles Kelley, b. Aug. 31, 1880. Frank Kelley, b. Mar. 22, 1885; d. Mar. 25, 1902. Randolph Kelley, b. Mar. 23, 1888. Jennie D. Kelley, b. Feb. 7, 1894.

300

Charles Cooper Atkinson^ (Mary^ [109], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Feb. 18, 1841, at Hollidays Cove, Hancock Co., W. Va. ; d. Apr. 10, 1905; m. Nov. II, 1866, in the ist Universalist ch. Pittsburgh, Pa., to Amelia Chapin, who was b. Sept. 3, 1850, in Rochester, N. Y.; d. Jan. 5, 1881, at La Cygne, Kan. She was dau. of Freeman Chapin. Mr. Atkinson m. (2nd) Margaret Sellers, of Paola, Kan. In politics he was a Democrat He was a den- tist and practiced in La Cygne, Kan., until the time of his death; buried in La Cygne.

Children, ist m.:

678. I. Frank Atkinson, b. Aug. 21, 1868; d. May 10, 1899.

679. II. Nora Atkinson, b. Feb. 14, 1870; m. James 0.

Kelsey. Res., 12 18 Riverview Ave., Kansas City, Mo.

680. III. Mabel Atkinson, b. Sept. 25, 1871; m. Wilber Allen.

Res., La Cygne, Kan. Child: 994a. Frank Allen.

681. IV. Ida Gertrude Atkinson, b. Dec. 16, 1874; m

Reid.

682. V. Florence Josephine Atkinson, b. Oct. 25, 1876; m.

Bruce Dennis. Res., La Grande, Ore. Child (994b) : Claire Dennis. 2nd m.

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683. VI. Cleda Atkinson, b. Sept. 15, 1885; m. William H.

Blaker.

684. VII. Chester, b ; d. at age of two or three years.

303

Charles Cooper Vankirk* (Sarah^ [no], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Oct. 10, 1842; m. Elizabeth F. Gamble, b. June, 1848; d. Oct. 23, 1 913. She was the dau. of Levi W. Gamble and Barbara Wey- gandt. Mr. Gamble followed farming and stock-raising. He d. Dec. 18, 1891. Mrs. Gamble d. Dec. 5, 1907.

Child: 685. I. Dora G. Vankirk, b. Jan. 22, 1869; d. Mar. 20, 1883.

Charles C. Vankirk was educated at Washington and Jefferson College and at State Normal College, California, Pennsylvania. He taught school three years. Later conducted a general merchandise store at Scenery Hill, Pennsylvania. In 1880 he removed to Wash- ington, Pennsylvania. He was a commercial salesman for eighteen years. He is now Hving a retired Hfe in Washington, Pennsylvania.

305

Mary Jane Vankirk^ (Sarah^ [no], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,*

Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Oct. 10, 1846; m,

George Washington McElree, Sept. 8, 1869, at the home

of her parents in Washington, Pa. Mr. McElree was the son

of James McElree and Martha Boyd Resided in Washington,

Pa., and in Crafton, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Children: 686. I. Hiram Winnett McElree, b. Mar. II, 1873. He was graduated from Washington and Jefferson College in 1901. Since that time he has been engaged in educational work. He was prin- cipal of the Eighth Ward Schools, Washing- ton, Pennsylvania, for eight years, principal of the Ingram Schools, in the suburbs of Pitts-

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burgh, for four years. He is now superin- tendent-principal of three of the leading schools of Pittsburgh — the Bane, Brashaer, and Jefferson schools.

687. II. Helen Brown McElree, b. Nov. 13, 1885; was graduated from the Washington Female Sem- inary in 1905. She was a successful teacher in the public schools of Washington, Penn- sylvania, for six years, and is now a teacher in the Pittsburgh schools.

698. III. Ralph Alexander McElree, b. Nov. 13, 1888; d. May 18, 1901.

307

Morris Reverdy Day^ (Elizabeth'^ [112], Mary,^ David,

Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Aug. 11,

1846, in Morris Twp., Green Co., Pa.; m. 187-, Dora Elder,

dau. of G. W. Elder and Emily Bonsell. She was b. Aug. 11,

1852; d. Nov. 27, 1885, Klemme, Iowa.

Children:

689. I. Margaret Elizabeth Day, b. Nov. 26, 1871; m.

Frederick P. Skow-|-

690. II. Estella Dell Day, b. Feb. 5, 1875; m. Rev. Hans

Nissen+

691. III. Ida Alice Day, b. Apr. 30, 1877; m. John Baum-

gartner-f

692. IV. John Nelson Day, b. Sept. 9, 1881; m. Anna Mildred

Smith, Jime 26, 1907. Res., Buffalo Center, Iowa.

693. V. Stephen Hockley Day, b. Dec. 14, 1883; m. May 16,

1 9 10, Esther Law. Res., Hubbard, Ore. Children: lola Mary Day, b. Feb. 22, 191 1. 693b., Wilma Lucille, b. June 19, 1913;

694. VI. Morris Reverdy Day, b. Dec. 15, 1885; m. Vivian

Kimball. Res., Montpelier, Idaho. Child: M. Mildred Day, b. June 20, 1913.

Mr. Day was a large land owner and banker; in politics, a Demo- crat; in religion, a Methodist. He enlisted in the Civil War, in Company K, Third Illinois Cavalry, as a private in 1865, under

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Lieutenant Danley (General Wilson, Division Commander) and was promoted to the ofi&ce of Sergeant. He enlisted at Dixon, Illinois, and was honorably discharged October 10, 1865, at the age of eighteen years.

310

Mary Elizabeth Vaile^ (Caroline^ [113], Mary,® David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Apr. 28, 1849, ii^^r Washington, Pa., removing with her parents to Lane (now Rochelle), 111., in the fall of 1853.

Mary, as she is called by a large and appreciative circle of friends, has led a quiet life of usefulness in deeds of kindness for others, Hving in quiet dignity in the parental home, an ever-ready assistant with loving care and sympathy. She is an extensive reader. Society has but Httle charm for her. Not an unkind word is ever spoken by her of anyone. She is an exempHcation of a true Christian character; ever zealous in her Master's cause. She has been for several years treasurer of the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presby- terian Church of Rochelle, lUinois, of which she is a member. She is a charter member of the Rochelle Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

311

Clara E. Vaile^ (Caroline^ [113], Mary,® David,^ Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Jan. 9, 1851, Washington, Pa.; m. Jan. 26, 1882, Miles Joseph Braiden, who was b. Oct. 10, 1835, Castile, Wyoming Co., N. Y.; d. May 19, 1905 ; son of Roger Ascham Braiden, b. 1800, New York City, and Sophia Fletcher, dau. of Isaac Gardner Fletcher, b. Oct. 26, 1768, Westfield, Mass., and Ruth Pierce, b. Apr. 17, 1767, dau. of Jonathan Pierce. Res., RocheUe, 111.

Children:

695. I. Roscoe Vaile Braiden, b. May 7, 1888; m. Anna

Geraldine Allen -f-

696. 11. Bryant Fletcher Braiden, b. Aug. 13, 1893; graduate

of Rochelle High School; completed sophomore year at Monmouth College, Monmouth, 111.

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Entered Cornell Law School, at Ithaca, N. Y., 1913. Heinherits the Bryant stature. He is six feet three inches in height; is a college athlete. 697. III. Marion Gillespie Braiden, b. May 10, 1896; student, sophomore year at Ferry Hall, Lake Forest, 111.

Clara Vaile was educated in the public schools. Her father came from a long line of educators, and appreciated educational advantages. He was usually a member of the school board, and secured the best available instructors, sometimes supplementing personally the necessary funds to secure the best teachers. Clara was sent to Rockford College, Rockford, Illinois. In the fall of 1870, after leaving seminary, as it was then termed, she entered the Rochelle public school as a teacher, making a specialty of primary work "for which she was eminently fitted, receiving state recogni- tion for best methods and best results." A specimen of this primary work was sent to the World's Centennial Exhibition held at Phildelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1876, and received third highest award in the United States. The Lakeland- Auburndale Herald of February, 191 2, in a sketch written on the occasion of a visit of Mrs. Braiden to Lakeland, Florida, mentions in part as follows: ''Mrs. Clara V. Braiden is one of the best known club women in the state of Illinois. She was instrumental in organizing the Woman's Club of Rochelle, Illinois, now consisting of one hundred and fifty members, and was its president for three terms. She was district president of the Federated Clubs of northern Illinois." In 1890 Mrs. C. V. Braiden organized a Chautauqua Reading Circle in Rochelle, which organization has since had a continuous flourishing existence, graduating students, which formed an alumni of sixty- three members. Mrs. Braiden has acted in the capacity of presi- dent of both organizations. She graduated from the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle in class of 1904, with White Seal honors. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revo- lution, having verified the military record of five Revolutionary ancestors. She is a charter member of the Rochelle Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, of which chapter she served two terms as regent. She represented the Illinois chapters at the Conservation Congress held in Kansas City, Kansas, in 191 1. and the American Peace Congress held in St. Louis, May, 1913, one of three Daughters of the American Revolution to represent

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Illinois. If Mrs. Braiden were asked in what way she had best served the interests of the community in which she hves it would, we beheve, be instruction in the Sabbath school. Always having had a fondness and fitness for teaching she began with a class in the Sunday school at the age of seventeen, and has been continously in that work for more than forty years, counting many scores who have received bible instruction from her.

She was thirteen years secretary of the Woman's Foreign Mis- sionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church of Rochelle, and was twice president of the Ladies' Aid Society of that church. As a manager of business affairs, she deserves special mention. The Lakeland- Auburndale Herald says: "She ranks as one of the most successful business women of the State of IlHnois." She has had the management of an estate for the past ten years, and owns a lumber and coal business estabhshed by her husband in 1871, which is conducted by a competent manager under her supervision. She has been equally successful in managing her real estate interests, which include more than eleven hundred acres of farming land. As busy as she has always been she has found time to search out Bryants in nearly every state in the Union and arrange their records in genealogical form. While travehng in America and in Europe she has ever been on the lookout for genealogical data. Mrs. Braiden is a member of the Salome Chapter of the order of the Eastern Star.

From Ogle County History: "Miles J. Braiden was for many years prominent among the energetic, far-seeing and successful business men of Rochelle. His Hfe history most happily illustrates what may be attained by faithful and continued effort in carrying out an honest purpose. Integrity, activity, and energy have been the crowning points of his success, and his connection with various business enterprises and industries have been of decided advantage to his community, promoting its material welfare in no uncertain manner. He came from Wyoming County, New York, to Wauke- gan, IlHnois, in 1850, where he attended the Waukegan Academy. He went to Rochelle, Illinois, in 1856, and embarked in the grocery and grain business. In i860 he purchased six hundred and forty acres of land in Lee County, Illinois. For a term of years he de- voted his time and attention to the occupation of farming. In 1868 he purchased two farms, upon which he platted additions to the city of Rochelle. In 187 1 he began deahng in lumber, coal, ice and

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building stone from the quarries on his own land within the limits of the city, from which thousands of cords of excellent building stone have been taken and an inexhaustable supply yet remains. In this quarry abound exhaustless and never-failing springs of the purest water from which each year the ice crop is taken for the city supply. Mr. Braiden has been instrumental in having built a large number of houses in Rochelle by reason of his progressiveness and by offering such inducements as would enable almost any one to secure a home, thus adding to the welfare of the city. No one has had a higher place in the estimation of the people than he." The Chicago Evening Journal of February 9, 1877, gives as follows upon the occasion of the completion of the branch of the Chicago, Burhng- ton and Quincy Railroad through Rochelle: "Rochelle owes its success and prosperity mainly to a few pubHc-spirited individuals, foremost among whom is M. J. Braiden, who has laid out four addi- tions to the town, and built in all nearly one hundred dweUings, which have either been sold or rented."

In political sentiment he was a stanch Republican, and took a prominent and influential part in pubHc affairs. He was treasurer of school funds of Reynolds Township, Lee County, for twelve years during his entire residence there. He was elected supervisor of the township; held that ofiice six years; the last two elections he received every vote cast for the office. He also served six years as supervisor of Flagg Township, Ogle County. In 1870 he was elected to the General Assembly of Illinois, and most ably repre- sented his district in that body. He served in the city offices of Rochelle. He has been characterized as a man of enterprise, in- domitable energy, liberal views, positive character, and very gen- erally known for his kindness to those in need. His father, Roger Ascham Braiden, was of Scotch-EngHsh descent; born in New York City. Roger Braiden was the son of Joseph Braiden and Nancy Gillespie, a descendant of the Campbell clan of Scotland. Miles J. Braiden^ was the son of Sophia Fletcher Brai- den,^ who was the daughter of Isaac G. Fletcher,^ who served in the War of the Revolution; married Ruth Pierce. Isaac G. Fletcher^ was the son of Joshua Fletcher^ of Westford, Massachusetts; born 1 731; married Elizabeth Raymond. Joshua^ was the son of Joseph Fletcher,* born 1689, Chelmsford, Massachusetts; married Sarah Adams of Concord, Massachusetts, a descendant of the President John Adams and Samuel Adams family — ancestry : Ap.

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Adam of Early Scotland. Joseph Fletcher* was the son of Joshua Fletcher,^ born 1648; married Sarah Willy. Joshua^ was the son of William Fletcher,^ born in England, 1622; came with his parents to Concord, Massachusetts, in 1630; married Lydia Bates. He was the son of Robert Fletcher,^ who was born in England in 1592; emigrated to Concord, Massachusetts, in 1630. The name Fletcher is from the French Fleche, an arrow. Rev. W. G. Dymock Fletcher, of Oxford, England, who is well versed in the genealogy of the Fletcher family in England, remarks: "There can be no doubt but that the family is one of great antiquity, as is apparent from its ancient arms — sable, a cross flory between four scallop shells argent; this coat of arms would indicate that one or more of the members of the family took part in the crusades." Bentham, in his "Baronetage of England," says: "The Fletchers are supposed to be of Norman descent, and to have come over with William the Con- queror." He gave quotations to prove the assertion.

Mr. Braiden has the following Pierce ancestry: Ruth Pierce,^ an aunt of President Franklin Pierce, was the daughter of Jonathan Pierce^ of Groton, Massachusetts; born 1727; married 1750, Ruth Gilson, born 1728. Jonathan^ was the son of Stephen Pierce,^ born 1678; married Rachel Harrod. He was the son of Jacob Pierce,* who was the son of Steven Pierce,^ born 1651; married Tabitha Parker. Steven^ was the son of Thomas Pierce,^ born 1608; mar- ried Elizabeth Cole. He was the son of the emigrant ancestor Thomas Pierce,^ who came from England in 1633-4 with his wife Elizabeth, who was born in England in 1595. Thomas was born 1583. "The name Pierce is from Piercy or Percy. The renowned family of Percy of Northumberland, England, derived their name from the Percy forest in the prpvence of Maen, Normandy, from whence they came, which signifies a stony place, from Pierre, the ancient fief of the family who settled in Normandy before the cession of the province to Rollo (Wm. Arthur's Etymological Dic- tionary). The name de Perci is in the Doomsday Book, land owner. William de Perci and brother Serlo assisted in the Conquest of Eng- land, 1066.

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Susan Maria Vaile^ (Caroline^ [113], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Aug. 8,

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1852, Washington Co., Penna.; m. Feb 10, 1876, Charles Edwin Cort, who was b. Mar. i, 1841, in Monogahela City, Pa. ; d. Aug. 3, 1903. He was the son of Jacob Cort and Jane Mary Carson, dau. of Andrew Carson and Ruth Clayton.

Children:

698. I. Belle Cort, b. Aug. 6, 1877; m. Abner Shirk+

699. II. Caroline Vaile Cort, b. Oct. 14, 1879; m. Mortimer

Muraine. Graduate of Huron High School, Huron, S. D., and Huron College, S. D. Child, 955a, Thomas Edwin, b. July 7, 1913.

700. III. Jane Mary Cort, b. Mar. 14, 1883; m. Harry Len-

hart4-

701. IV. Edwin Gallatin Cort, b. Sept. 2, 1885; graduated

from Huron High School, also graduated in 191 1 from the State Agricultural CoUege at Ames, Iowa. He is a professor in college at Browns Valley, Minn.

702. V. Joseph Clayton Cort, b. Dec. 3, 1887; graduated at

Huron High School, is now (1913) a senior at Iowa State College at Ames, Iowa. He re- mained from college long enough to preempt a homestead near Caton, S. D.

703. VI. Ruth Helen Cort, b. June 10, 1892, in Huron, S. D.

Mrs. Cort was educated in the common schools. She is a person of much energy and decision of character. Having been left a widow while her children were still young, she used to the best pos- sible advantage the means at her command to educate five of her six children through high school and coUege. She is very active and efl&cient in the duties of her church.

Charles Edwin Cort, fourth child and second son of Jacob and Jane M. Cort, was educated in the pubHc schools of Monongahela City, Pennsylvania, and went to Illinois with the family and was one of the lads who made it possible to go on a farm, care for and provide for the family. He was on the farm until August of 1862, when, at the call of the President for 600,000 men, he went to the front and joined Company H, of the Ninty-second IlHnois Volun- teers, under Colonel Smith D. Atkins. They crossed the Ohio River at Covington, Kentucky, and came home by way of Balti- more, Maryland, having been through Kentucky, Tennessee,

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Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. The regiment was mounted when out eighteen months and they were "From Atlanta to the Sea" with General Kilpatrick. Charles Edwin was in constant and continuous service, having never been in the hospital or off duty. The regiment reached Chicago July 2, 1865, and the boys arrived at home for the Fourth. They were mustered out the latter part of July at Chicago, and Charles, Hke a large majority of the regiment, returned to the farm. The family, who had Hved in Lee County, Illinois, from March, 1855, removed in 1867 to Ogle County, near Rochelle.

Captain Cort, besides his career as a soldier in the Civil War, had charge of Company F, Second Regiment, Illinois National Guards. He was an early settler in Dakota before it was a state, and was a member of the convention that framed its constitution. He was elected on the issue of a prohibitory clause, in the new constitution, helped to adopt it, and also to accept it at the polls. He was active in local affairs of the new state, especially in organizing churches and schools, being called the father of the first Presby- terian Church in St. Lawrence, South Dakota, and was one of its first elders. He was an able, fearless, and upright man, and died full of faith and hope.

313

Anna Eliza Vaile^ (Caroline^ [113], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Apr. 13, 1854; d. May 23, 191 1, of paralysis, living only two days; m. May 2, 1903, at Portland, Ore., David Byron Hall, who was b. May 28, 1852, at Bridgetown, Nova Scotia; son of Edward Fellows Hall and Hannah Tupper.

Mrs. HaU was for many years a successful primary teacher, holding a state certificate. She was also a teacher of physical culture. She lectured on Pschycology in several of the cities on the Pacific Coast, and is the author of several booklets on Physical Culture and kindred subjects. She was assistant editor of a magazine entitled "We." She traveled extensively. Residence, Los Angeles, California.

314

Emma Caroline Vaile^ (Caroline^ [113], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Mar. 13,

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1864; m. Feb. 9, 1884, Eugene L. Cole, son of Van Rensellaer Cole, who was the son of Abraham Cole. The mother of Eugene L. was Abigail Wilson, dau. of Kady Wilson, who was son of Peter Wilson of Horseneck, Conn., a soldier of the War of the Revolution.

Children:

704. I. Willard George Cole, b. Oct. 17, 1886; electrician.

705. II. Frederick Gallatin Cole, b. Aug. 26, 1890; in cloth-

ing house, Centralia, 111.

Mrs. Emma Vaile Cole possesses more than ordinary artistic ability. She is not only an expert amateur with the brush, but this rare ability is shown in the industry of the home. Her needle- work is of the finest, she having received an Illinois state diploma for fancy embroidery. The artistic quality of her literary talent is shown in her productions for the local clubs. Mrs. Cole is a mem- ber of the First Presbyterian Church of Rochelle and served as president of the Woman's Aid Society of the church. She is a member of the order of Eastern Star and, a charter member of the Rochelle Chapter of the society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Residence, RocheUe, Illinois. Cole, also Colle, is an ancient family name — found in Doomsday Book as holding land in England in time of William the Conqueror.

315

Edward Leonard Vaile^ (Caroline^ [113], Mary,^ David,^

Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter CorneHsse,^ Cornells^), b. Nov. 4,

1868, Rochelle, 111.; m. June 5, 1899, ^-t Ann Arbor, Mich.,

Maude Eggert, who was b. Feb. 28, 1877, dau. of Augustus

Charles Eggert, son of Henry Eggert and Theresa Thomas, dau.

of Anne Haine.

Child:

706. I. Edward Leonard Vaile, Jr., b. Oct. 23, 1900, in

Kewanee, 111.

Dr. Vaile graduated from the High School in 1887, and from the commercial department of Knox College in 1888. He attended the Northwestern University of Chicago, and graduated irom the Ann

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Arbor Dental College in 1897. He is a member of the First Presby- terian Church of Rochelle; served as trustee and as leader of choir. In politics Dr. Vaile was a RepubHcan until the Third Party movement. He is now an ardent adherent of the Progressive pol- icies. He is a member of the Masonic order (Horicon Lodge num- ber 244), also a member of the Eastern Star (Salome Chapter). Practicing dentistry, Rochelle, Illinois.

Mrs. Maude E. Vaile graduated from the Jackson (Michigan) High School in 1894, and had completed the sophomore year at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor when her marriage to Dr. Vaile occurred in 1899. She Med the office of state vice-president of Woman's Clubs for one term, was president of the Rochelle Woman's Club for two years. She is a member of Salome Chapter of Eastern Star. Has served as secretary of the chapter for eight years.

316

Mary Duyckinck Cooper^ (Charles^ [114], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. July 2, 1862; d. Mar. 20, 1894; m. Apr. 20, 1887, Frank M. Ctjm-

MiNGS, M. D., who d. Mar , 191 2. Mary D. Cooper was

a graduate of Mt. Holyoke, Mass. Seminary.

Children:

707. I. CaroHne Seeley Cummings, b. 188-. She graduated

from Vassar College with M. A. degree in 191 1. She is now engaged in teaching in Cambridge, Mass.

708. 11. Margaret Duyckinck Cummings, b She

is a student at the Boston Medical College.

317

Charles Bryant Cooper* (Charles^ [114], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Nov. 19, 1864, Babylon, N. Y.; m. Katherine Christie McGrew, who was b. Feb. 20, 1874, Honolulu, Island of Oahu, Hawaii. She was the dau. of John Steynor McGrew and Paidine Gillette. Res., Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Children:

709. I. Charles Bryant Cooper, Jr., b. Aug. 7, 1900.

710. II. John McGrew Cooper, b. Oct. 13, 1902.

711. III. Infant.

Dr. Charles Bryant Cooper was educated at Wallkill Academy, Middletown, New York, and Williston Seminary, Easthampton, Massachusetts; received his degree of Doctor of Medicine from the Um'versity of Missouri in 1889. Was president of the Hawaiian Territorial Medical Society and of the Hawaiian Territorial Board of Health; surgeon general of the Territory of Hawaii, U. G. H.; commissioner of public health. Territory of Hawaii. He was the first delegate in that capacity to attend the American Medical Association. He has also been attending physician to the Queen's Hospital, Honolulu, and chief surgeon of the Oahu Railroad. He was the first Exalted Ruler and District Deputy B. P. 0. E. appoint- ed in the new possessions in 1900. He belongs to the Masonic order. Blue Lodge, Royal Arch Masons, Commandery, Shrine, Sons of American Revolution. He is a great-great-grandson of General Andrew McMeyers, who was killed at the battle of Germantown. The following resolution adopted by the Territorial Board of Health in reference to Dr. Cooper's services will not be amiss in this place :

"We miss among our members to-day Dr. C. B. Cooper. I believe I state the unanimous sentiment of the board in expressing our regret that he decided to retire from a position where he has been for years an active and positive factor in public health mat- ters. His record in quietly, economically, and effectively handling epidemic disease will stand to his lasting credit. His record in promoting the welfare of the lepers and effective work in enlisting the practical aid of the federal government in their behalf can not be forgotten. The support he has given the present president of the Board of Health is gratefully acknowledged.

"Dr. Mayo made the following statement concerning the work of Dr. C. B. Cooper, who resigned as a member of the Board of Health last week after being again confirmed in office by the Hawai- ian Senate:

" 'We all agree, I am sure, with the remarks of the president appreciative of Dr. Cooper on his retirement from this board. Dr. Cooper has been so long identified with the conduct of the health

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affairs of the territory that the board cannot but suffer a distinct loss by the withdrawal of his ripe experience from our deliberations and counsels.

" *A year and a half ago Dr. Cooper went East on a mission con- nected with the leprosy question which is already bearing fruit. He appeared before the American Medical Association, the great representative body of our profession, and enhsted their sym- pathies. He laid the matter before the United States public health authorities and gained their active co-operation. By his energy and personal force he made friends for the measure everywhere, who carried it forward in Congress until a substantial amount was se- cured for the endowment of a hospital on Molokai for the study of this disease, with especial reference to its prevention, meHoration, and cure. Whatever benefits may accrue from this measure — and I am one of those who believe the benefits will be great and lasting, both to the unfortunates at the Settlement and to the American peo- ple at large — the credit belongs to Dr. Cooper.' "

319

St. Cloud Cooper^ (John^ [115]? Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. July 13, 1861, in Jefferson Tex. ; m. Dora Hudson.

Children:

712. I. Charles Hudson Cooper, b. Sept. 10, 1888; he is a

scientific farmer.

713. II. Lucy Kathryn Cooper, b. Jan. 27, 1891; student.

714. III. ' Dora Cooper, b. Oct. 21, 1892; student.

320

Maude Cooper^ (John^ [115], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Dec. i, 1862, in Jefferson, Tex. ; m. Eugene W. Brown.

Children:

715. I. WiUiam Cooper Brown, b. Nov. 8, 1888; d. Nov. 9,

1889.

716. II. Eugene Brown, b. Oct. 29, 1890; a student.

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321

Texana G. Cooper^ (John^ [115], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Sept. 25, 1868, in Carrollton, Mo.; m. W. Stewart Warren Res., Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Children:

717. I. Eugene Cooper Warren, b. May 2, 1890; student.

322

Hattie Scott Cooper^ (John^ [115], Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Oct. 5, 1873, in Carrollton, Mo.; m. in 1899; Russel M. Kneisley.

Child:

718. I. John Russel Kneisley, b. Jan. 30, 1901; student.

323

Harry Bryant Cooper^ (John^ [115, Mary,^ David,^

Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Oct. 5,

1873, in Carrollton, Mo.; m. Florence Thomas.

Children:

719. I. John William Cooper, b. Dec. 4, 1905.

720. II. Harry Bryant Cooper, Jr., b , 1906.

720a. III. Elizabeth Cooper, b , 1909.

Harry Bryant Cooper graduated from the Medical Department of Kansas City University, Kansas City, Missouri; practiced four years at Wakenda, Carroll County, Missouri; went to Honolulu, Hawaii, in December, 1904, where he held a government position as Inspector of Ships; now (1912), is physician on a sugar plantation at Aiea, Oaku, Hawaiian Islands, nine miles from Honolulu.

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Harriet Bryant^ (Joseph'^ [118], Simeon,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Oct. 18, i860; m. Jan. I, 1884, E. S. Irwin. Harriet Bryant taught school for many years before her marriage. After the birth of her oldest

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child the family removed to Los Angeles, Calif., where Mr. Irwin engaged in business, being one of the directors of the Los Angeles Can Company. Res., 1933 E. 2d St., Los Angeles, Calif.

Children:

721. I. Samuel Bryant Irwin, b. Apr. 22, 1885; m. Waitie

McI)onald+

722. II. Ruth Harriett Irwin, b. Nov. 6, 1897.

330

William Bryant Blackstone^ (Margaret' [119], Simeon,® David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ CorneUs^), b. Feb. 8, i860; m. Lou Smith, dau. of Rev. J. B. Smith and Re- becca Mercer. William graduated from Rush Medical College, Chicago, with degree of M. D. in 1884, with the highest grade in the class. He was an interne in St. Luke's Hospital the following year. Since then he has practiced medicine in Fort Wayne, Ind., and is now a leading speciaUst of that city. Res., no W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne, Ind.

Child: 723, I. Lillian Belle Blackstone, b. Sept. 10, 1897; an earnest student, fine musician.

331

John King Blackstone* (Margaret' [119], Simeon,® David,*

Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter CorneHsse,^ CorneHs^), b. May 29, 1862; m. Nov. 30, 1893, Ella Judson Hankins, dau. of Albert Hankins and Ella Thorpe. John King Blackstone gradu- ated from University of Louisville, Ky., taking the degree of M. D. in 1885. Since then he has taken post-graduate courses in Bellevue Medical College, New York; then Polytechnic, New York; Post-Graduate Medical School and Hospital of Chicago, and Medical College of Cincinnati. He has held the position of railroad surgeon for the Pennsylvania and Erie railroads. Res., Crown Point, Ind.

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Child: 724 I. . Ella Anita Blackstone, b. Sept. 24, 1894. She is attending the Crown Point High School and is a student of music.

332

Lillian Elizabeth Blackstone^ (Margaret^ [119], Simeon,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse^, Cornelis^), b. July I, 1870; m. Dec. 31, 1890, Murray Turner, son of David Turner and Caroline Bissel of Crown Point, Ind.; d. Nov. 21, 1900. Lillian attended the Girl's Classical School in Indiana- polis, Ind., for one year, after which she attended the Young Ladies' College at Glendale, Ohio. Graduated in June, 1890. She was a devoted Christian of the Presbyterian faith. Mr. Turner is president of the First National Bank at Hammond, Ind.

Child:

725. I. Margaret Caroline Turner, b. Oct. 24, 1896. A student at the Girls' School, Kenosha, Wis.

340

Julia Bryant^ (Elias^ [122], Simeon,^ David,^ Simeon,'' Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornehs^), b. Oct. 7, 1868; m. Feb. . . , 1901, Hodson Morrow, son of John Thomas Morrow and Amy Green. John T. Morrow was a native of Dundee, Scotland, coming to America when a small boy. He is a farm- er, living a mile south of the old homestead near Hebron, Ind. Mrs. Morrow is a graduate of the Hebron (Ind.) High School.

Children:

Merritt Blake Morrow.

Wendell Bryant Morrow.

Neil Morrow.

Carol Louise Morrow.

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Emma Bryant^ (Elias^ [122], Simeon,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. July 10, 1871; m.

726.	I,
727.	II,
728.	III,
729.	IV,

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Aug. 24, 1894, John Melvin Morrow, son of John Morrow. She attended school at Valparaiso University; afterward taught 5 years. Mr. Morrow was postmaster at Hebron, Ind., twenty- six years, his wife being assistant postmaster. At the time of his marriage Mr. Morrow was teacher in high school, at Hebron, Ind. During the World's Columbia Exposition in Chicago in 1893, Mr. Morrow was sergeant of Company 123 of the guards.

Children:

730. I. Helen May Morrow, b. Aug. 2, 1895.

731. II. Ruth Frances Morrow, b. Sept. 15, 1897.

343

Edmund E. Bryant^ (Elias^ [122], Simeon,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. May 12, 1877; m. June, 1904, Eva Gilson.

Children:

732. I. Bernice Bryant.

733. II. Margaret Bryant.

734. III. Lucile Bryant.

The mother died when Lucile was an infant. The father returned to the home of his parents, who have the care of Bernice. The other children are cared for by relatives. Residence, Hebron, Indiana.

350

David A. Fisher^ (Nancy^ [125], David,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Mar. 13, 1855, in South East Grove, Lake Co., Ind. He attended the public schools near his home, and also the high school at Hebron, Crovm Point, and the Valparaiso Normal. Politics, Republi- can; religion, Methodist; occupation, farming; m. June 7, 1876, near Hebron, Ind., Elizabeth L. Bliss, who was b. Apr. 27, 1853, at Corning, Steuben Co., N. Y., dau. of William O. Bliss and Adelia A. French. They lived a short time in Colorado Springs, Colo., then came back to Lake Co., Ind., where he has

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followed farming for over 25 years. In 191 2 he moved to Hebron, leaving his sons, Kenneth and Winfred, to manage the farm of 595 acres, which was the old Fisher homestead.

Children:

735. I. Gemm B. Fisher, b. Jan. 16, 1878; d. July 28, 1878.

736. 11. Kenneth W. Fisher, b. Apr. 6, 1886; m. Edith

DoNOHUE, Sept. 2, 191 1. He attended the common schools near his home, also Valparaiso University, and Chicago Business College. He is occupied as a machinist and farmer. In re- Hgion, a Methodist. Res., near Hebron, Ind.

737. III. Winfred B. Fisher, b. June 11, 1887; m. Lillie Vol-

kee+

351

Arabella Fisher^ (Nancy^ [125] David,^ David,^ Simeon,*

Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Sept. 21, 1857, in South East Grove, Lake Co. , Ind. Attended the public schools, also high school in Hebron, Crown Point, and Valparaiso Nor- mal. Religion, Methodist; m. Nov. 29, 1876, at Hebron, Ind., Charles W. Hayward, who was b. Feb. 19, 1849, at Ross, Ind., the son of Alfred Haj^ward and Sarah Jane Pierce. For ten years they lived on a farm near Crown Point, Ind., and in January, 1887, moved to Santa Barbara, Calif., where they stiU reside. Mr. Hayward has a large furniture store in Santa Barbara, and is doing a good business. Religion, Methodist. Politics, Prohibition. Res., 331 Alisos St., Santa Barbara, CaHf.

Children:

738. I. Alfred W. Hayward, b. Jan. 3, 1878; m. Kathryn

Mullen-f-

739. 11. Arthur Fisher Hayward, b. Oct. 6, 1881, on the

farm near Ross, Lake Co., Ind., and resided there with his parents until he was 5 years of age, when they moved to Santa Barbara, Calif. He attended the public schools of Santa Bar- bara until the age of sixteen years, when after

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only a few days of suffering, he was striken with appendicitis and d. June 15, 1898. He was a dutiful son, loved and respected by all his friends and schoolmates. He was a mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal Church at the time of his death.

740. III. Ida May Hayward, b. July 25, 1883; m. Brooks B.

Brentner+

741. IV. Earl Grant Hayward, b. July 23, 1885; m. Fredrica

Dorothy Meyer+

742. V. Arabella Artha Hayward, b. May 14, 1898, in Santa

Barbara, CaHf . She is at home with her par- ents, attending the public schools.

352

Ida E. Fisher^ (Nancy^ [125], David,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Mar. 7, i860, near Hebron, in Lake Co., Indiana.

Attended the common schools and high school in Hebron, and Valparaiso College. She taught school for several years, and then went into the Citizens' Bank, of which her father was president, holding positions first as assistant cashier and bookkeeper for ten years; and in 1907 became cashier, which position she still holds. ReHgion, Congregational for many years, then when her father went into the United Presbyterian Church, in 1910, she with her mother went with him, where they still have membership. In 1902 Miss Fisher suggested and was chiefly instrumental in organiz- ing the Bryant Reunions which have been held in Hebron for nine years, to the great pleasure of the family. Through Miss Fisher's efforts many of the records were collected for the Bryant Genealogy. She remains with her venerable parents, to whom she accords the deepest filial soUcitude, and she is a loved factor in the religious and social activities of her home village, even as she is efi&cient and popular in its business circles. She has enjoyed the advantages of somewhat extended travel, including two trips to California and one through the eastern states, where she met with many pleasing experiences. She is a member of the society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is interested in the cause of mis- sions. She has educated Fulda Butros, an Egyptian, in Luxor

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Mission School in Egypt, and is now educating another girl in Cairo Mission College, at a cost of $95.00 a year.

361

Joseph Allen Bryant, Jr.^ (Joseph^ [128], David,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. June 6, 1882, in Neosho Co., Kan.; m. Aug. 21, 1903, at Los Angeles, Calif., Margaret Anderson, b. Feb. 13, 1880, at Omaha, Neb.

Children:

743. I. Wilna Bryant, b. Sept. 4, 1905.

744. II. Orah Bryant, b. Feb. 21, 1907.

745. III. Elizabeth Bryant, b. Mar. i, 1908.

Mr. Bryant when eighteen years old went with a lumber company to Port Elizabeth, Africa, thence crossing the Indian Ocean to Australia, and from there to San Francisco, CaHfornia, thus making the circuit of the globe. He located in Los Angeles, where he is in an extensive laundry business.

368

Mabel Alberta Doddrirge^ (Orah' [132], David,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Sept. 13, 1877, in Hebron, Ind. Moved with her parents to Galva, 111., and then to Mentone, Ind. She graduated from the Mentone High School, studied music in Indianapolis, and is a fine musi- cian; m. Oct. 18, 1899, at Mentone, Adelbert P. Meredith, who was b. June 15, 1877, at Mentone, Ind., son of Eli Meredith and Margaret Frost. Occupation, farmer; religion, Methodist. Res., Mentone, Ind.

Child:

746. I. Frank Doddridge Meredith, b. Oct. 14, 191 1.

369

Philllp Harrison Doddridge^ (Orah' [132], David,^ David,^ Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. May 15,

EIGHTH GENERATION 185

1888, in Mentone, Ind. He attended the home schools, graduated from the La Fayette (Ind.) High School, and was a student one year in the Purdue University, La Fayette, Ind., and Valparaiso University. At present he is assisting his father in the drug business in Mentone, Ind.

370

Mathew Mitchell^ (David^ l^ssl, Hannah,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter CorneUsse,^ Cornehs^), b. Sept. 11, 1859, Spencerville, Ohio; m. Jan. 16, 1889, Mary J. Ihirie, who was b. Mar. 19, i860, in Lisbon, Ind.; dau. of Lake Ihirie and Marinda Bond. He was a farmer; was of the Baptist faith, and active in church affairs; in pohtics, a Democrat, d. June 30, 1 901.

Children:

747. I. Robert Ihirie Mitchell, b. Dec. 14, 1890.

748. II. Clarence M. Mitchell, b. Sept. 23, 1892; d. Aug. 27,

1893.

749. III. Howard R. Mitchell, b. Nov. 20, 1894.

750. IV. Charles Edwin Mitchell, b. Dec. 19, 1895.

371

Lettie Mitchell^ (David^ [133]? Hannah,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ CorneUs^). Received into the Amanda Church, Feb. 14, 1874; m. Jasper A. McMillan, Feb. 14, 1889. Res., Waynesfield, Ohio.

Children: Mary McMillan. Charles McMillan. Ruth McMillan. John McMillan.

373

William Torrence Mitchell^ (Simeon^ [138], Hannah,^

David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter CorneHsse,^ Cornells^),

751-	I.
752-	II.
753-	III.
754-	IV.

755-	I
756.	II
757-	III,
758.	IV

1 86 BRYANT GENEALOGY

b. July 15, 1852; m. Ella Jane Gibson of Carthage, Mo.; b. Mar. 20, 1856. Res., Dayton, Ohio.

Children:

Edna Gibson Mitchell, b. July 10, 1879. Edwin Gibson Mitchell, b. Aug. 24, 1880. George Ashley Mitchell, b. Sept. 3, 1882. Kathryn Mitchell, b. July 17, 1884.

376

Mathew F. Mitchell^ (Simeon'^ [138], Hannah,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter CorneHsse,^ Cornelis^), b. Nov. 17, 1858; m. Nettie Amanda White of Carthage, Mo. Business, clothing establishment.

Children:

759. I. Mathew White Mitchell.

760. II. Robert Baxter Mitchell.

761. III. William Deane Mitchell.

377

Mary Bryant Mitchell^ (Simeon^ [138], Hannah,® David,^

Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Sept. 10,

1864; m. June 26, 1888, Richard Alston Metcalf of Da-

mariscotta. Me.

		Children:
762.	I.	Marjory Metcalf,
763-	11.	Alston Metcalf.
763a.	III.	Mitchell Metcalf,
763b.	IV.	Isabeth Metcalf.

380

Frances Lettie Mitchell^ (Joseph'' [139]? Hannah,® David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. July 15, 1858, at Bloomington, 111.; m. Sept. 19, 1877, at Altona, 111., to Millard Albert Burrell, who was b. June 16, 1849, in

U-^^^^d^CJi^.

T

a-^pci

EIGHTH GENERATION 187

Rock Run Twp., Stevenson Co., 111.; son of Daniel Burrell and Martha Getterny; occupation, tinner; politics, Republican. Mrs. Burrell is a member of the United Presbyterian church.

381

Nancy KLate Mitchell^ (Joseph R.^ [139], Hannah,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ CorneUs^), b. Sept. 27, 1859, in Altona, 111.; m. Feb. 26, 1880, at Altona, William Edward Johnson, who was b. Oct. 18, 1851, son of Zopher Johnson and Elizabeth Janes. In religious faith, Presbyterian. Res., in Monmouth, 111., 723 E. First Ave.

Children:

764. I. Myron Clyde Johnson, b. Jan. 6, 1881; m. Nellie

Edom. They reside at Englewood, Colo. Child: 868a. I. Melvin Clyde Johnson, b, Sept. 15, 191 1.

765. 11. Joseph Roland Johnson, b. Feb. 9, 1883; employed

with the McCullough Hardware Co., Mon- mouth, 111.

766. III. Gertrude C. Johnson, b. Apr. 26, 1885; employed in

ofi&ce of Monmouth Plow Factory.

767. IV. Frances Lettie Johnson, b. Jan. 23, 1890; employed

in ofl&ce of E. B. Colwell Co., Monmouth, 111.

768. V. Carrie Ellen Johnson, b. Mar. 10, 1892; a student in

Monmouth College.

769. VI. Anna Catharine Johnson, b. Sept. 15, 1894; student

in Monmouth High School.

385

John Franklin Mitchell^ (John^ [140], Hannah,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter CorneHsse,^ Cornells^), b. Dec. 23, 1866; m. July 10, 1878, Estella McClandish.

Children: I. Son, 770a, d. in infancy. 770. 11. Charlotte 770b, Mitchell, b. 1892. 770a. III. Bryant 770c, Mitchell, b. 1894.

i88 BRYANT GENEALOGY

389

Caroline Elizabeth Hover^ (Martha^ [146], Elizabeth,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. June 27, 1848, at Lima, Ohio; m. Sept. i, 1870, at Spencerville, Ohio, Philip Le Masters, who was b. June 10, 1836, in Port Jefferson, Ohio, son of Luman Walker Le Masters and Nancy Young. Rev. Philip Le Masters is a clergyman of the Metho- dist ch. of Spencerville, Ohio; in politics, a Republican.

392

Mary Eliza Hover^ (Martha^ [146], Elizabeth,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ CorneHs^), b. Mar. 26, 1854, at Delphos, Ohio; m. Apr. 6, 1875, at Lima, Ohio, Robert H. Gamble, who was b. Apr. 6, 1849, ^t Winchester, Va., son of William Gamble and Ruth A. Montgomery. Mr. Gamble is a civil engineer; in politics, a Republican; in religion, a Congregationalist; Res., Lima, Ohio.

Children:

Agnes L, Gamble, b. May 22, 1876.

Carrie L. Gamble, b. Dec. 9, 1878; m. Hoyt Partch+

Ruth Gamble, b. Jan. 7, 1881.

Martha Gamble, b. Jan. 25, 1883.

John Gamble, b. July 20, 1887.

393

Charles Alfred Hover^ (Martha^ [146], Elizabeth,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornehsse,^ Cornehs^), b. Oct. 25,

1856, in Delphos, Ohio; m 1881, Mercy Ellen

Sunderland, dau. of James Sunderland and Jemima Baker. She was b. Mar. 28, 1855. Mr. Hover is a Methodist, and a Republican. Res., Lima, Ohio.

Child: 393a. I. Mercy Winifred Hover, b. Mar. 1, 1884; m. June 14, 191 1, William Brown.

771	I.
772.	H.
773-	HI.
774.	IV.
775-	V.

EIGHTH GENERATION i8g

394

Kate Pauline Hover^ (Martha^ [146], Elizabeth,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Apr. 13, 1859, in Delphos, Ohio; m. Nov. 15, 1882, Daniel H. Crites, son of Jacob Crites and Emeline C. Crimean. In religion, Methodists; in politics they are Republicans. Res., Elida, Ohio.

Children:

776. I. Harold H. Crites, b. Aug. 7, 1883; m. Apr. 1906,

Hazel Jamison; in politics, a Democrat; in re- ligion, a Presbyterian.

777. II. Carl Deane Crites, b. Jan. 27, 1887; m. Feb. i, 1907,

Nellie Vernon Williams, who was b. Mar. 13, 1886; d. May i, 1909.

395

Bryant Graham Hover^ (Martha^ [146], Elizabeth,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornehus,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Dec. i, 1861, in Delphos, Ohio; m. Nov. 15, 1882, Mercy Naomi Bice, dau. of William Bice and Tabitha Sunderland. In politics Mr. Hover is a Republican; in religion, a Methodist. Res., Spencer- ville, Ohio.

399

Martha Jane Hover^ (Martha^ [146], Elizabeth,^ David,^

Simeon,"* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. July 14,

1872; m. Dec. 20, 1894, Frank Austin Hitchcock, son of Dr.

S. A. Hitchcock and Ellen Beck. Res., Hammond, Ind.

Children:

778. I. John Vance Hitchcock, b. Mar. 22, 1897.

779. II. Helen Frances Hitchcock, b. Oct. 27, 1899; burned

to death May 17, 1902.

780. HI. Adaline Flora Hitchcock, b. June, 1901.

781. IV. Bryan H. Hitchcock, b. Oct. 12, 1902; d. Feb., 1903.

782. V. Frank Hitchcock, b. Oct. 12, 1902.

iQO BRYANT GENEALOGY

783. VI. Robert Marshall Hitchcock, b. Nov. 4, 1903.

784. VII. Pearl Hitchcock, b. June 23, 1906.

785. VIII. Donald Edwin Hitchcock, b ; d. Mar. 20,

1909.

786. IX. Ruth Hitchcock, b. Dec. 17, 1909.

401

Samuel Alven Post^ (Leonidas^ [148], Elizabeth,^ David,* Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Nov. 22, 1856; d. Mar. 24, 1899; ^- -^^S- i9> 1880, Sarah Alice Crites,

dau. of Jacob Crites and Emily She was b. in German

Twp., Allen Co., Ohio. Res., near Allentown, Ohio.

Children:

787. I. William Stewart Post, b. Oct. 19, 1881; m. Clara

Etta Carey +

788. II. Cora Ethel Post, b. Nov. 22, 1882; m. Alva Bene-

dum+

789. III. Louie Crites Post, b. Dec. 10, 1884.

790. IV. Charles Bryant Post, b. Dec. 8, 1888; m. Nona

Endora Weyer.

791. V. Clarence Minor Post, b. Dec. 7, 1892.

Samuel A. Post was a leading citizen of German Township for many years, a substantial farmer and a representative man. He was reared on his father's farm and attended the local schools, where he prepared for college, subsequently entering the Ohio Normal University at Ada. He spent but one term there on account of deHcate health, returning to farm work, the outdoor life suiting him better than the confinement of the schoolroom. The passing away of Mr. Post in early middle life occurred very suddenly. He was striken with spinal meningitis and survived the attack only four days. He was buried in the Allentown Cemetery. He was the kind of a man to be much missed, both in his household and in his neighborhood. Honest and upright in all his dealings with others, he secured friendships and esteem. He was intel- ligently interested in all public matters in his township and served for a long time as school director. In poHtics he was a Republican, and at the time of his death was his party's candidate for township treasurer.

EIGHTH GENERATION 191

402

Charles Cyrus Post^ (Leonidas^ [148], Elizabeth,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Oct. 8, 1858, in Allen Co., Ohio; m. Nov. 19, 1884, at Urbana, Ohio, Ida E. Crites, who was b. Feb. 22, 1862, at Kempton, Ohio; d. Mar. 22, 1889. She was the dau. of Isaac Crites and Elizabeth Ireland. Mr. Post m. (2nd) June 21, 1905, Ette Martha Post, dau. of Clark C. Post, and Nancy McVay of Washington, Pa. Res., Spencerville, Ohio.

Children: ist m.

792. I. Claire Bryant Post, b. Aug. 18, 1885 ; m. Jessie Carr4-

793. II. Ida Gertrude Post, b. Mar. 8, 1889; m. Edward L.

Baxter + 2nd m.

794. III. Helen Rebecca Post, b. May 26, 1906.

795. IV. Leonidas Charles Clark Post, b. July 28, 1908.

Charles C. Post was educated in the public school and at the University of Ada, Ohio. He has always followed farming and stock-raising, in both of which he has been successful, for now he resides on a well-kept and well-improved farm of two hundred and fifty-one acres. He is held in high esteem in the community in which he has always lived, having held several ofiices of trust.

Etta Martha Post was educated in the Normal School at War- rensburg, Missouri, and at the State Normal of California, Penn- sylvania. She taught school five years in Missouri and ten in Pennsylvania. She was assistant principal of the Carnegie (Penn- sylvania) School just prior to her marriage.

403

Edward Grant Post^ (Leonidas^ [148], Elizabeth,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells,^), b. Sept. 11, 1867, in Allen Co., Ohio; m. Dec. 27, 1886, Jennie Florence Whetstone. Res., Urbana, Ohio.

Children: 796. I. Edna Jane Post, b. Feb. 23, 1888; m. Mar. 20, 191 2, Evert Russel McClain.

192

BRYANT GENEALOGY

797. II. Adelaide Elizabeth Post, b. Jan. 6, 1890.

798. III. Ruth Post, b. Apr. 8, 1893; m. Nov. 18, 191 2, Samuel

Clay Hunt.

799. IV. Martha Helen Post, b. Sept. 29, 1895; d. Oct. 26,

1896.

800. V. Florence Naomi Post, b. Oct. 9, 1897.

The oldest of these children was born in Allen County, Ohio; the four younger ones were born in Champaign County.

406

Leonidas Hamline Post, Jr.^ (Leonidas^ [148], Elizabeth,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Sept. II, 1875; m. Feb. 20, 1901, Altha Moorman, who was b. Feb. 28, 1876, at Spencerville, Ohio.

Children:

Martha Louise Post, b. Oct. 20, 1903. Mildred Aleen Post, b. July 16, 1905. Sarah Jane Post, b. Feb. i, 1907. Alice Lenora Post, b. Oct. 29, 1908. Katherine Altha Post, b. Sept. 29, 1910.

801.	I.
802.	II.
803.	III.
804.	IV.
805.	V.

407

Martha Post^ (Adam^ [149], Elizabeth,^ David,^ Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Aug. 14, 1856, at Spencerville, Ohio; m. Oct. 24, 1883, at Carthage, Mo., Andrew Clark Ale, who was b. Nov. 27, 1855, at Bloomsburgh, Pa., son of Samuel Ale and Margaret Dildme. Mr. Ale is a farmer. Res., near Carthage, Mo.

Children:

806. I. Grace Ale, b. Dec. 15, 1884.

807. II. Minnie Naomi Ale, b. Sept. 25, 1886.

808. III. Ruth Marguerite Ale, b. Sept. 10, 1891.

408

Charles Archelaus Post^ (Adam^ [149], Elizabeth,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Oct. 20,

EIGHTH GENERATION 193

1857, at Spencerville, Ohio; m. Mar. 4, 1885, Cora Anxetta Bowman, who was b. Aug. 16, i860, at Bloomburgh, Pa. Politics, Republican.

Children:

809. I. Raymond Archelaus Post, b, Aug. 26, 1893.

810. II. Albert Laurance Post, b. Aug. 18, 1899.

811. III. Cyrus Vernon Post, b. June 28, 1902.

410

WiNPRED Bryant Post^ (Adam^ [149], Ehzabeth,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Oct. 19, 1 87 1, Carthage, Mo.; m. Dec. 30, 1896, Elizabeth Eleanor LuscoMBE, who was b. Nov. 20, 1874, at Carrollton, Mo.; dau. of Thomas Tennyson Luscombe and Christiana Walker Or- chard. Mr. Post is a practicing physician at Carthage, Mo. He is a Republican, and an adherent of the Presbyterian faith.

Child:

812. I. Winfred Luscombe Post, b. Nov. 21, 1897.

415

Ira B. Post^ (Isaac B.^ [150], Elizabeth,^ David,^ Simeon,*

Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Oct. 14, 1875; i^-

July 23, 1899, Ida M. Robblns Res., Spencerville, Ohio.

Children:

813. I. Stanley Bryant Post, b. Sept , 1903-

814. II. Howard Post, b. May, 1907.

417

Harold R. Post^ (Charles G.^ [151], Elizabeth,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Nov. 7, 1870, Spencerville, Ohio; m. Nov. 22, 1892, Lillian Keith, who was b. June 10, 1872, at Spencerville, Ohio; dau. of John Keith and Mary E. Partelle. In politics Mr. Post is a Republi- can; in religion a Methodist. Res., Haskell, N. J.

194 BRYANT GENEALOGY

Children:

Jerome Keith Post, b. Nov. 30, 1893.

815.	I.
816.	11.
817.	III.

John Charles Post, b. Jan. 20, 1896. Winfred Hixson Post, b. Jan. 11, 1897; d. Mar. 29, 1897. )i8. IV. Frank Partelle Post, b. July 12, 1900.

418

Vernon Bryant Post^ (Charles Graham^ [151], Elizabeth,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Dec. 23, 1873, Spencerville, Ohio; m. Feb. 4, 1895, at Lima, Ohio, Alice Hanley, who was b. Jan. 24, 1875, at Delphos, Ohio; dau. of James Hanley and Hester Martin. Occupation, dairyman; politics Republican; religion Methodist. Res., Parma, Mo.

Children:

Laurence Post, b. Dec. 15, 1896; d. Dec. 20, 1896.

Robert Rockwell Post, b. Jan. 4, 1897.

Arthur Corwin Post, b. Jan. 27, 1898; d. Aug. 17,

1898. Helen Martin Post, b. June 13, 1899. Marion Post, b. June 4, 1901.

423

Edmund Randolph Bryant, Jr.* (Edmund R.^ [153], Jacob,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ CorneHs^), b. Feb. 9, 1855, near Bucyrus, Ohio; m. June 27, 1883, Emily Elizabeth Sweeny, of Hebron, Ind. ; a dau. of David Lyell

Sweeny and Hannah J Edmund Randolph, Jr., moved

with his parents to Bucyrus, Ohio, in 1875, where he went into business for himself. He remained at this place until the fall of 1877 when he with his father's family removed to Hebron.

Children:

824. I. Lyell S. Bryant, b. Dec. 13, 1884.

825. II. Avis B. Bryant, b. Sept. 24, 1888.

819.	I.
820.	II.
821.	III.
822.	IV.
«23.	V.

EIGHTH GENERATION 195

Both children attended the grades and high school of Hebron. In 1902 Lyell began working in the printing ofiSce of the Hebron News. In 1903 he went into partnership with his father in the retail meat business. Since January, 1905, he has been with Bryant, Dowd & Company in general merchandise business. He was elected town clerk of Hebron, Indiana, September, 1910, and November 7, 1911.

Avis graduated from the Hebron High School, May, 1907. In 1908 she entered the North Western University at Evanston, IIH- nois. She is a teacher in the high school of Cass City, Michigan.

425

William Cullen Bryant^ (Edmund R.^ [153]? Jacob ,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. June II, 1858; m. Lulu Stansell, who was b. Nevada, Ohio. Res., Bucyrus, Ohio.

Child: 826. I. Beth Bryant, b. May 19, 1889. Mr. Bryant has followed photography for twenty-five years in Nevada and Bucyrus, Ohio.

426

Lulu Bryant^ (Edmund R.^ [153], Jacob,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Dec. 3, 1859, at Bucyrus, Ohio, and moved with her parents to Hebron, Ind., 1878; m. June 15, 1881, Harry J. Sheldon, of Hebron, Ind., who was engaged in the lumber business for several years; now is a builder and contractor.

Children:

827. I. Ruby Sheldon, b. Mar. 15, 1882; m. Hal 0. Binyon+

828. II. Berta Sheldon, b. May 30, 1883; m. Jay Baldwin+ 828a. HI. Walter Bryant Sheldon, b. Feb. 27, 1892; graduated

from high school in class of 1909, Hebron, Ind. He is employed as bookkeeper in Mar- shall Field & Co.'s wholesale house.

196 BRYANT GENEALOGY

430

Agnew Welsh^ (Margaret J.'^ [159], Nancy ,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Apr. 11, 1856; m. July, 1880, Cora E. Houestater, of Huron Co., Ohio. Res., Ada, Ohio.

Children:

829. I. Earl Basil Welsh, b. May 12, 1881; m. Garnet

Varner.

830. II. Dana Eugene Welsh, b. Aug. 15, 1882, owner of a

drug-store in Ada, Ohio.

831. III. Rhea Madonna Welsh, b. Nov. 17, 1885; for five

years a teacher in Ada pubKc school.

832. IV. Opal Muriel Welsh, b. Oct. i, 1889; m. Dec. 27, 1911,

A. Frank Hixon of Columbus, Ohio; teacher.

833. V. Margaret Agnew Welsh, b. Feb. 9, 1895; graduated

class of 191 2, from Ada, Ohio, High School, with honors of highest grade of her class.

Mr. Welsh received his early education in the country schools of his vicinity, and in May, 1875, he went to Mount Union College, Ohio. He spent the following two years in the normal school of Ada, Ohio. He taught during the summer vacation one term. In 1877 he spent nine months as clerk in a clothing house. Early in 1878 he purchased a bookstore in Ada, Ohio, which he con- ducted until July, 1881, when he sold it, and purchased the Ada Record, a local newspaper, which enterprise he has conducted for more than thirty years. Since early manhood he has been a mem- ber of the Disciple Church, in which faith his mother was baptized on July 7, 1850. That rite was performed by her uncle, Joseph Bryant, who married Dorothy Campbell, sister of Alexander Campbell, founder of the Disciple Church or Church of Christ. Mr. Welsh has been soHcited a number of times to run for a county office but never cared to jeopardize his newspaper, which represents his Hfe-work, by neglecting it for outside work. He has, however, served as a member and clerk of the board of education of Ada for twenty years.

In politics he is a Republican and a "Standpatter" at that; in religion himself and aU his family save one are members of the Disciple Church. He is a member of the Masonic, Eastern Star, and Maccabee orders and enjoys Ufe to the fullest. He has a good

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EIGHTH GENERATION 197

home, has traveled from ocean to ocean and from the lakes to the gulf, and has visited every exposition of note from and including that at Chicago and ending at Seattle, his family accompanying him to a majority of them.

The compiler of this Bryant Family History finds the following compliments upon the Ada Record on the occasion of its thirty- ninth birthday:

Nevada News: With its last issue the Ada Record celebrated its thirty-ninth anniversary. During the greater portion of its existence the Record has been under the efficient management of that veteran pubHsher, Mr. Agnew Welsh, recognized as one of the ablest editors in this part of Ohio. Mr. Welsh publishes a splendid paper — a journal of both Hterary and news merit — and by token of many evidences of success we are led to infer that the good people of Ada appreciate Bro. Welsh's honest efforts to give them a paper of which they may well be proud.

Findlay Courier: The Ada Record has entered upon the 39th year of its existence. It is and always has been an exceptionally good weekly paper. The editor of the Record, Agnew Welsh, is a good newspaper man, enterprising and progressive, and he gives his patrons a clean and wholesome paper.

The Arlingtonian : Last week the Ada Record began its 39th year of pubHcation, having been under its present management nearly 29 years. To those who know the Record words of praise are superfluous. No journal in the state shows more painstaking care both in its Hterary and mechanical features than the Record. Mr. Welsh has already reared a worthy monument to his memory when the time shall come to him to be gathered to his fathers, which time we hope is far in the future.

Bucyrus News-Forum : The Ada Record is bright and Hvely as a youngster in its earlier years, together with the wisdom and judg- ment born of experience. For nearly twenty-nine years the paper has been under the management of the present proprietor, Agnew Welsh, who has been the right man in the right place and has achieved well deserved success in his venture.

439

Margaret Jane Wellman^ (Elizabeth'^ [161], Nancy ,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b.

834.	I,
835.	II
836.	III,
837.	IV.

198 BRYANT GENEALOGY

Sept. 2, 1856, Independence, Iowa; m. James 0. Vincent. Res., Wood Lake, Neb.

Children:

Fred M. Vincent, b. Dec. 2, 1878. Earl B. Vincent, b. May 21, 1885. Hugh Ross Vincent, b. Dec. 7, 1893. Rex Rosemond Vincent, b. Oct. 23, 1900.

441

Fay D. Agnew^ (David'' [162], Nancy ,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Dec. 24, 1866; m. July, 1892, Minnie B. Greenwood. Res., Fairbanks, Iowa.

Children:

838. I. Belle M. Agnew.

839. II. Genevieve Agnew.

442

Jesse Winfield Agnew^ (David,^ [162], Nancy,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Sept. 9, 1868; m. 1890, Kitty M. Nalbert. He was educated in Dixon, 111. Res. in Rowley, 111.

Children:

840. I. Adah M. Agnew, b

841. II. Park David Agnew, b. 190-. 841a. HI. Jesse M. Agnew, b. 190-.

457

Alice Elmira Welsh^ (Bryant^ [169], Jane,^ David,^ Simeon,'^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Jan. i, 1854, Wyandot, Ohio; m. Oct. 17, 1878, Aaron Moses Holler, who was b. Aug. 3, 1853, in St. Thomas, Franklin Co., Pa. In religious faith they are Presbyterian. Mr. Holler is Republican in politics Res., Apache, Okla.

EIGHTH GENERATION 199

Children:

842. I. Ida Bryant Holler, b. Sept. 3, 1879; m. Haldine

Roland Stealy+

843. II. Edna E. Holler, b. June 18, 1882; m. 1910, Joseph

McLean +

844. III. Avis Margaret Holler, b. Sept. 19, 1893. Nature

endowed her with an unusually fine contralto voice, which is under training.

458

Jane Welsh^ (Bryant^ [169], Jane,^ David,^ Simeon,'' Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Dec. 25, 1855, in Altona, III.; m. Sept. 21, 1875, in Lathrop, Mo., William Z. Thompson, b. Nov. 7, 1846. In industry he follows agriculture and stock- raising. Resided at Granite, Okla. Present res., Hagerman, N. M.

Children:

845. I. Ada Ellen Thompson, b. Apr. 16, 1881; m. Oct. 21,

1903, Thomas Laws. Res., Blanchard, Okla.

846. II. Elizabeth Avis Thompson, b. Apr. 16, 1881; m. Lee

West. Res., Alva, Okla; child: 846a. I. Frances West.

847. III. Charles Bryant Thompson, b. July 19, 1883. Res.,

Hagerman, N. M. Children: 847a. William Thompson; 847b. Jay Thompson.

460

Anna Welsh^ (Bryant^ [169], Jane,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Corne- lius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Sept. 23, 1861, in Altona, 111.; m. Apr. 25, 1894, Cecil Woodward Browne, who was b.Dec. 21, 1859. He was a merchant in Las Vegas, New Mex. Res., Kansas City, Mo. In politics a Republican; in religion, a Presbyterian.

Children:

848. I. Bryant Welsh Brown, b. June 25, 1896; d. June 27,

1896.

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849. II. Cecil Bryant Brown, b. Jan. 25, 1898.

850. III. Allen Roland Brown, b. Nov. 18, 1900. 460a. IV. Margaret Constance Brown.

462

Harry Madison Welsh^ (Bryant^ [169], Jane,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Sept. 7, 1866; m. June i, 1892, Lilian Mary Bohart of PurceU, Okla., dau. of J. C. Bohart of Chickasaw, Okla. She d. Dec. 28, 1901, in St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City.

Children:

851. I. Mary Alice Welsh, b. Jan. 11, 1898.

852. 11. Bryant Madison Welsh, Jr., b. Feb. 7, 1900.

Mrs. Lilian Welsh united with the Christian Church at the age of thirteen. After their marriage, during their residence in Chicka- saw, Oklahoma, she was instrumental in organizing the first Chris- tian Church in the village. Her voice, her presence, and her money always spoke forth her devotion in no uncertain tones — her eager faithfulness to her Master's cause. About two months before her passing away they removed to Apache, Oklahoma, where Mr. Welsh embarked in the banking business. Mr. Welsh is a member of the Christian Church, Residence, Lawton, Oklahoma.

463

Albert Clay Welsh^ (Bryant^ [169], Jane,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Nov. 6, 1869; m. Dec. 14, 1892, Ida Lena Perry of Lathrop, Mo. He is a mer- chant in Lathrop, Mo., where they have lived for more than forty years.

Children:

853. I, Helen Clay Welsh, b. Oct, 31, 1893; graduated from

Lathrop High School as valedictorian,

854. II. Emma Margaret Welsh, b. Dec. 7, 1896.

464

Margaret Bryant Welsh® (Bryant^ [169], Jane,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornehs^), b. July 13,

ANNA WELSH BROWN

EIGHTH GENERATION 201

1874, Lathrop, Mo.; m. Oct. 21, 1903, Seth Carson George of Apache, Okla. Res., Medford, Ore.

		Children:
855.	I.	Virginia Varda George, b. July 24, 1904.
856.	II.	Seth Carson George, Jr., b. Feb. 8, 1906.
857.	III.	Cecil Maurice George, b. Aug. 6, 1908.
464a.	IV.	Edward George.
464b.	V.	Margaret George.

469

Emma Eugene Welsh^ (George^ [171], Jane,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Sept. 2, 1877; d. 191 1 ; m., in 1897, Thomas Gaddes, M. D., a Cana- dian. In January, 1901, they removed to Didsbury, Alta., Can., where they, with her mother, now reside.

Children:

858. I. George William Gaddes, b. July 2, 1902.

859. II. Thomas Bryant Gaddes, b , 1904.

470

Bryant Welsh Gillespie^ (Hannah^ [172], Jane,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Jan. 26, 1863, in Newman, lU.; m. Laura A. Milan. Occupation, stock salesman; one of the firm of Stockton, Gillespie, and Clay of IndianapoHs, Ind. Mr. Gillespie is the possessor of a fine residence in a suburb of Indianapolis, where the family resides.

Children:

860. I. Boyd Milan Gillespie, b. May 21, 1895.

861. II. Bryant Welsh Gillespie, b. Nov. 17, 1897.

472

LuELLA Jane Gillespie^ (Hannah^ [172], Jane,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornehs^), b. Oct. 16,

202 BRYANT GENEALOGY

1866; m. Oliver O. Hockett, July 23, 1895, at Montezuma, Ind. Dr. Hockett was a physician and surgeon. He d. Feb. 3, 1 90 1. Mrs. Hockett, with her father and son, resides at New- man, 111.

Child: 862. I. J. Maxwell Hockett, b. Nov. 5, 1898.

475

Pauline W. Gillespie^ (Hannah^ [172], Jane,^ David,^

Simeon,'^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Aug. 25,

1871; m. Clarence W. Funk.

Child: 863. I. Bernadine Funk.

479

Madison Welsh Stuckey^ (Pauline' [174], Jane,® David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Jan. 24, 1869; m. June 22, 1890, Kate Ray Daniels.

Child: 864. I. Julia Pauline Stuckey, b. Apr. 7, 1896.

Mr. Stuckey at an early age commenced business in his father's bank at Lexington, Nebraska, and soon became assistant cashier. He afterwards was cashier of the bank at Eddyville, in the same state, and later was appointed administrator to settle his father's estate, assuming the entire management of the bank at Eddyville. The cares of business weighed heavily upon him. While on a trip to Denver, Colorado, where he had gone with others on business, he was taken ill. An operation was performed; he rallied, smiled, then sank into unconsciousness and died, July 29, 1898.

The Lexington paper said in part: "Madison Stuckey was a good husband, a kind father, and one of our best citizens. He had a bright future before him. He had the training and ability which made him a successful man in business. Warm-hearted and generous and genial qualities which made him friends wherever he went."

RUBY STUCKEY EVES

I

EIGHTH GENERATION 203

480

Anna Stuckey^ Pauline^ [174], Jane,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Jan. 28, 1872; m. Jan. 24, 1891, Benton Maret. Res., 418 15th Ave., Spokane, Wash.

Child: 865. I. Norma Stuckey Maret, b. Sept. 16, 1894, at Eddy- ville, Neb.

Anna Stuckey attended school at Lexington and Clinton colleges in Missouri, also at Hastings, Nebraska. Her education included music and painting, and was completed at Clinton. Her husband was reporter for the Kansas City Times, later assistant cashier in a bank at Eddyville, Nebraska. He was also private secretary for Governor Silas A. Holcomb of Nebraska, and held the ofl&ce for two terms with Governor Holcomb. He is now manager of the Auto- matic Telephone Company at Lincoln, Nebraska.

482

Ruby Stuckey^ (Pauline^ [174], Jane,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Sept. 15, 1876, at Lexington, Neb. ; m. Edwin S. Eves. Mr. Eves is a publisher. Res., Spokane, Wash.

Mrs. Eves graduated at Lathrop, Missouri, afterwards attending a private school where she took up the higher studies with a view to graduating at Lexington, Missouri. Her art studies included music and painting. In 1896 and 1897 she assisted as cashier in her father's bank at Eddyville, Nebraska. After her marriage she continued the study of music at Lincoln, Nebraska, where she graduated at the Conservatory of Music. In 1903 she was a student of William H. Sherwood, pianist, of Chicago, taking post- graduate work.

483

Georgia Welsh^ (John B.^ [175], Jane,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Nov. 22, 1874, near Upper Sandusky, Ohio; m. Walter B. Thompson.

204 BRYANT GENEALOGY

Children:

866. I. Christine B. Thompson, b. Nov. 13, 1895.

867. II. John B. Thompson, b. Oct. 26, 1899.

868. III. Wilma C. Thompson, b. Dec. 6, 1903.

After their marriage they resided in Kirksville, Missouri; later on a farm near Milan, Missouri. In 1900 they entered a claim upon one hundred and eighty acres of land fifteen miles from Wood- ward, Oklahoma. They now reside at Shattuck, Oklahoma.

494 NINTH GENERATION

Otto Deforest Bryant^ (DanieP [185], Robert/ Elias,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. July 7, 1881; m. July 3, 1904, Grace Stewart, b. Aug. 7, 1883.

Children: 869. I. Donald Keith Bryant, b. Apr. 4, 1905. 869a. II. Lois Anna Bryant, b. Dec. 7, 1906. 869b. III. Darwin Dean Bryant, b. Apr. 6, 1909. 869c. IV. Robert Maxwell Bryant, b. June 21, 1886.

498

Ray Bryant^ (Charles^ [186], Robert/ Elias,^ David/ Simeon/ Cornelius/ Pieter Cornelisse/ Cornells^), b. Mar. 8, 1883; m. Dec. 31, 1908, Gladys Stewart. Res., Hebron, Ind.

Child: 869d. I. Darl Olga Bryant, b. July 13, 1909.

502

Bertha M. Spittal^ (Luella C.^ [188], John,^Elias,^ David/

Simeon/ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b

in Chicago, 111. ; m. Franx M. Pierson, who was b. in Chicago. Res., 200 E. 74th St., Chicago, 111.

Child: 870. I. Frank M. Pierson, Jr.

872.	I.
873-	II.
874.	III.
875-	IV.
876.	V.

NINTH GENERATION 205

523

ViOLETTA Pearl Sanger^ (L. W. Sanger^ [223], Sarah Ann/

Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^

Cornells^), b. Nov. 2, 1875, near Lowell, Ind.; m. June 29, 1899,

to William Buckley, son of Patrick Buckley.

Children:

Itha Ileen Buckley, b. Mar. 30, 1900. Marguerite Buckley, b. July 29, 1902. Tracy May Buckley, b. Mar. 12, 1904. Clara Pearl Buckley, b. Mar. 11, 1907. Olive Buckley, b. May 23, 1909.

527

Benjamin Harry Sanger^ (Ross^ [224], Sarah Ann,^ Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Jan. II, 1867; m. Sept., 1893, Julia A. Wall. Res., South Omaha, Neb.

Children:

877. I. Harvey Colvan Sanger, b. Mar. 4, 1896.

878. II. Julia Sanger, b. Oct. 9, 1898.

879. HI. Ross Sanger, b. Feb. 4, 1900.

529

Edith May Sanger^ (Ross^ [224], Sarah Ann,^ Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Mar. 21, 1877; m. June 4, 1902, to Charles Sidney Fullmer. Res., St. Joseph, Mo., Station D.

Children:

880. I. Charles Sidney Fulmer, b. Sept. 18, 1904.

881. 11. Regina Bernice Fulmer, b. Dec. 3, 1908.

533

Della Adelia Rogers^ (Martha^ [233], Jacob,^ Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ CorneHs^), b.

2o6 BRYANT GENEALOGY

Oct. 9, 1873, in Chickasaw Co., Iowa; m. Jan. 25, 1895, Albert A. Lindley; b. Oct. 2, 1873, at Lebanon, Ind., son of Samuel L. Lindley, b. Jan. 18, 1852, and Martha Frances Peters, and grandson of Albert Lindley, who was b. Jan. 16,

1819, and m. Emiline Oct. 26, 1843. Present res.,

Wichita, Kan.

Child: 882 I. Albert Greer Lindley, b. Feb. 2, 1897.

534

Elea May Rogers^ (Martha^ [233], Jacob,^ Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Dec. 25, 1875, in Chickasaw Co., Iowa; m. Mar. 18, 1896, Loren H.

Bump, son of Loren Romain Bump and Mary E , Douglas,

Kan. He was b. Oct. 6, 1871, at StevenvUle, Pa. Present home, Wichita, Kan.

Children:

883. I. Frances Lorena Bump, b. Feb. 4, 1897.

884. II. Infant son, b. Jan. 24, 1902.

537

Grace Mildred Tucker^ (Mary^ [236], Jacob,^ Samuel,^ David,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. July 26, 1878; m. Frank Cagley, Jan. 24, 1895. He is the son of Frank Cagley. Res., near Nashua, Iowa.

Child: 885. I. Gladys Mildred Cagley, b. Jan. 7, 1897.

538

Martha Frances Tucker^ (Mary^ [236], Jacob,^ Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornehus,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Apr. 25, 1883; m. Feb. 11, 1907, John Parsons, son of Hiram Olson Parsons and Eliza Mildred

NINTH GENERATION 207

Children:

886. I. Truman Parsons, b. Dec. 23, 1907.

887. II. Dorothy Theodosia Parsons, b. May 2, 1909.

888. Ill, John Henry Parsons, b. Apr. 28, 191 1.

889. IV. Ella Parsons, b. Sept. 12, 191 2.

542

Marion Elmer Dinwiddie^ (Mary J.* [237], Hannah,^ Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Nov. 18, 1874, at Plum Grove, Lake Co., Ind.; m. Apr. 20, 1898, Edna Irene Gromann at Crown Point, Ind., dau. of Henry Gromann and Henretta C. Sasse and great grand- daughter of Dr. Charles Gromann of Brunswick, one of the early settlers of Lake Co., Ind. She was b. Dec. 14, 1876.

Child: 891. I. Eleanor Dinwiddie, b, Aug. 10, 1899.

Marion E. Dinwiddie received a good common school educa- tion, which was supplemented by a commercial course at the Northern Indiana Business College at Valparaiso. In February, 1895, he obtained a position as clerk in the State Bank of Lowell; in November of the same year he accepted a position with Amos Allman & Sons, abstractors, at Crown Point, which position he held until August, 1900. He then formed a partnership with Herman E. Sasse, and purchased the abstract business of Morton and Griggs. He is now engaged in the abstract, real estate and insur- ance business in Crown Point, Indiana. He united with the First Presbyterian Church of Crown Point in 1897, and for over five years has been superintendent of the Sunday school, and for two years an elder in the church.

543

Joseph Perkins Dinwiddie^ (Mary J.^ [237], Hannah,' Samuel,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Feb. 3, 1876, at Plum Grove, Lake Co., Ind.; m. Feb. 3, 1897, at Lowell, Ind., Alice Ermina Shurte, b.

2o8 BRYANT GENEALOGY

Sept. 12, 1 8 — , at Lowell, Ind., dau. of John Shurte and Helen Marion Drury. Occupation, farming; politics Republican. Res., Lowell, Lake Co., Ind.

Children:

892. L Lawrence Keith Dinwiddle, b. Aug. 3, 1897.

893. II. Maxine Drury Dinwiddle, b. May 19, 191 1.

578

Maude Snyder^ (Elura^ [258], Jane,^ Samuel D.,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornehs^), b. Aug. 9, 1880, in Kansas; m. Jan. 31, 1897, at Chandler, Okla., F T.

WiSLEY.

Children:

894. I, Mary Eunice Wisley, b. Sept. 28, 1897.

895. II. Everett T. Wisley, b. Nov. 16, 1898.

896. Ill, Roy Oscar Wisley, b. Sept. 12, 1903.

627

Sylvanus Cooper Gambell^ (Jobn,^ [280], Catherine,^ Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Corne- lls^), b. Mar. 8, 1863, near Winfield, Iowa; d. May 22, 1898; m. Nellie Webster of Rhodes, Iowa.

Child:

897. I. Margaret Gambell, b. Apr. 13, 1897, on St. Lawrence

Island; d. May 22, 1898.

Sylvanus Gambell was a student at Ames, Iowa, during the early part of the decade of 1 880-1 890. He received his B. S. degree in 1886 from Iowa Agricultural College. R. L. Kirkpatrick, of the faculty, stated that he was considered one of the best bontanists in the state. He took an active part in the religious activities of the college; was also interested in military drill, having taken extra work in that line, and at the time of graduation was captain of cadets.

Mr. Gambell was sent out accompanied by his wife in 1894 as a missionary to the native Eskimos at St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. This school was then the farthest west of any over which the

NINTH GENERATION 209

American flag floated. The island lies almost within the Arctic Circle, and is nearly destitute of vegetation. In the fall of 1897 they returned to their home in Iowa. In January of 1898 Mr. Gambell was sent by the United States government to take charge of the school for white children at Juneau. Two months later came back to Iowa for his wife and child. They took passage on the Jane Grey, and sailed from Seattle, ninety miles off Cape Flat- tery, a heavy gale was encountered during which the schooner sprung aleak and sank early Sabbath morning May 22, 1898. Thirty- two of the passengers including Mr. and Mrs. Gambell and child were lost. The crew offered an opportunity to Mrs. Gambell to be rescued, but she preferred to share her husband's fate. The Youth's Companion published a series of articles in 1900 relating the adventures of these missionaries who were the first to carry the gospel to these far-away people.

628

Anna Gamble^ (John^ [280], Catherine,^ Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Mar. 19, 1865; m. July 1, 1885, Rev. James Butter, a native of Scotland and a graduate of Aberdeen, Scotland. He was pastor of Presbyterian ch. at Winfield, Iowa, from 1884 to 1888; for sev- eral years has been located at Phillipsburg and Culberton, Mont. Now located at Florence, Neb. Mrs. Butter was president of the Synodical Society of the Presbyterian ch. of Iowa. Res., Phillipsburg, Mont.

Children:

898. I. Donald Butter, b. July, 1886.

899. II. Margaret Jean Butter, b. July, 1887. She was a

graduate of Montana State Normal. She sailed Aug., 1908, for Germany for a year's study. Afterward taught in Nebraska.

900. III. Marion Butter, b. Oct., 1889; d. Dec, 1890.

901. IV. John Gamble Butter, b. Jan., 1895.

629

Herbert Fulton Gambell^ (John^ [280], Catherine,^ Mary,® David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b.

2IO BRYANT GENEALOGY

June lo, 1868; m. Berdean Fraker of Arkansas; m. (2nd) Helen Swain of Osage, Iowa. He was assistant postmaster at Winfield, Iowa, 1889. He was for several years in the U. S. postal service at Tacoma, Wash., and held such position at Manila, P. I., for several years; now (191 2) has position in postal department at Washington, D. C. Res. Winfield, Iowa.

630

Francis Harvey Gambell^ (John^ [280], Catherine,^ Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ ComeHs^), b. Apr. 3, 1870; m. Oct. 15, 1902, Helen Mabelle Fernstrom, who was b. Oct. 15, 1875, dau. of Charles Fernstrom and Ma- belle Evans of Lone Tree, Iowa.

Children:

902. I. Francis Fernstrom Gambell, b. July 20, 1903.

903. II. John C. Gambell, b. Mar. 19, 1906.

904. HI. George Fernstrom Gambell, b. July 14, 1909.

905. IV. William Bryant Gambell, b. Jan. 29, 191 1.

Mr. Gambell is a graduate of the Keokuk (Iowa) Medical College. He made a trip to Europe in 1895. He was United States government physician and teacher to the Eskimos at Unilaklik, west coast of Alaska, and had charge of the government reindeer station at Eaton from 1895 to 1901. He is at present practicing medicine at Thief River Falls, Minn.

631

Catharine Gamble^ (John^ [280], Catherine,^ Mary,'' David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Sept. 9, 1872; m. Jerome L. Rawhouser, who was at one time a druggist of Lone Tree, Iowa; later studied medicine at the Keokuk (Iowa) Medical College from which he gradu- ated. Now (1910) located in Cassville, Mo.

Children:

906. I. Anna Rawhouser, b. June , 1896.

907. II. John Gambell Rawhouser, b. Sept , 1899.

908. III. Jerome Leon Rawhouser, b. Aug, 15, 1908.

909.	I.
9IO.	II.
911.	III.
912.	IV.
913-	V.
914-	VI.

NINTH GENERATION 211

632

Elizabeth Gamble® (John^ [280], Catharine/ Mary,* David/ Simeon/ Cornelius/ Pieter Cornelisse/ Cornelis^), b. Oct. 25, 1876; m. Fred C. Berks at Phillipsburg, Mont., where they reside. She is a soprano singer of more than ordinary merit.

Children:

George Edwin Berks, b, Apr., 1901.

Margaret Elizabeth Berks, b. July 29, 1902.

Carlisle Berks, b. Dec. 4, 1903.

Oscar Berks.

John Berks.

James Berks.

Harvey C. Gamble® (Leroy^ [282], Catherine/ Mary/ David/ Simeon/ Cornelius/ Pieter Cornelisse/ Cornells^), b. Feb. 15, 1870; m. Oct. 2, 1900, Minnle Foster of Bay Saint Louis, Miss., dau. of Rev. William Foster. Mr. Gamble is a railway lineman.

Children:

915. I. Cecil Gamble, b. Feb. 15, 1903.

916. II. Russell Gamble, b. Jan. 6, 1906.

917. III. Harvey Gamble, b. Feb. 29, 1908.

635

Edwin R. Gamble® (Leroy^ [282], Catherine,^ Mary,^ David/ Simeon/ Cornelius/ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Aug. 11, 1876; m. Jan. 2, 1902, in Salt Lake City, Utah, May Viglenny,

dau. of Viglenny and Simpkins. Res., Indian-

ola, Iowa. Occupation, electrician and carpenter.

Children:

918. I. Raymond Gamble, b. Nov. 11, 1902.

919. II. Walter Gamble, b. Mar. 4, 1904.

920. HI. Edwin Gamble, Jr., b. Jan. 13, 1906.

921. IV. Mildred Gamble, b. Jan. 17, 1908.

212 BRYANT GENEALOGY

636

Caroline Gamble^ (Leroy^ [282], Catharine/ Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Aug. 28, 1879; m. Lewis E. Hawes, Sept. 17, 1905, in El Paso, Tex. She was formerly a teacher in the public schools of Indianola. Res., Bisbee, Ariz.

637

Charles Oscar Gamble^ (Charles White^ [283], Catharine,^

Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,* CorneUus,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Corne- lis^), b. Jan. i, 1875; m. Mary Alma Hewett, Jan. 8, 1902. He is a graduate of the Winfield (Iowa) High School. Attend- ed Parsons College; served as bugler in the First Regt., Colora- do Volunteers in the late Spanish War; was present at the siege of Manila, and claims the honor of being the first man who entered the fort. He later took part in the campaigns against the Filippinos. He and his family live on the Harvey Gamble homestead near Winfield, Iowa.

Children:

922. 1. Raymond Leroy Gamble, b. Oct. 2, 1904.

923. 11. Janet Lavinia Gamble, b. July 14, 1909.

661

Martha Jane Smith^ (Adaline^ [294], Jane,^ Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Apr. 29, 1867; m. Frank White of East Liverpool, Ohio.

Children:

John Vance White, b. Mar. 22, 1897.

Helen Frances White, b. Oct. 27, 1899; burned to

death May 17, 1902. Adaline Flora White, b. June . ., 1901. Bryan H. White, b. Oct. 12, 1902. Frank White, twins, b. Oct. 12, 1902; d. Feb., 1903. Robert Marshall White, b. Nov. 4, 1903. Pearl White, b. June 23, 1906.

Donald Edwin White, b ; d. Mar. 20, 1909.

Ruth White, b. Dec. 17, 1909.

924.	1.
925-	II.
926.	III.
927.	IV.
928.	V.
929.	VI.
930-	VII.
931-	VIII.
932.	rx.

CLARRIET A. RIDGEWAY

NINTH GENERATION 213

663

Lulu N. Smith^ (Adeline^ [294], Jane/ Mary,® David,^ Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Dec. i, 1873; m. George Kurfiss, Nov. . ., 1900.

Children:

933. I. John Earl Kurfiss, b. Oct. 26, 1903. 933a. II. Hattie Odessa Kurfiss, b. July 11, 1906.

665

Jennie Franc Lindly^ (Clarriet^ [295], Jane,^ Mary,® David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Oct. 27, 1867; m. William Bailey Ridgeway, Jan. 25, 1899. He was the son of James Lindsay Ridgeway and Mary Adaline Bailey and was born at Eldora, Iowa, Dec. 8, 1872; d. Oct. 23, 1907, at Little Rock, Ark., while on a business trip in that state. He was a graduate m law from the State University of Iowa. Res., Winfield, Iowa.

Children:

934. 1. PhiKp Lindly Ridgeway, b. Dec. 30, 1899; d. Aug.

21, 1900. 934a. II. Clarriet Adaline Ridgeway, b. Oct. 16, 1907. 934b. III. Wilma Jenevieve Ridgeway, b. Oct. 16, 1907.

666

Leanna Jane McVay^ (Mary^ [296], Jane,'^ Mary,® David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Dec. 10, 1869, in Prosperity, Pa.; d. Apr. 11, 1909; m. Oct. 12, 1893, Charles Donaldson, son of Robert Donaldson and Rachel Walker. In politics Mr. Donaldson is a Democrat; in religion a Presbyterian. Res., Buffalo, Pa.

Child:

935. I. Mary Ethel Donaldson, b. Sept. 13, 1894.

667

Priscilla D. McVay^ (Mary^ [296], Jane,'^ Mary,® David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Dec. 8,

214 BRYANT GENEALOGY

i87i;d. Jan. 25, i9ii;m. Sept. 15, 1896, John Calvin French, b. July 14, 1874, son of John Calvin French and Savilla Vaile. Rev. J. C. French is pastor of the First Presbyterian ch. of Frenchtown, N. J He is a graduate of Washington and Jeffer- son College and of the Theological Department of Princeton University, New Jersey.

Child:

936. I. Leanna May French, b. May 9, 1902.

668

Thomas Franklin McVay^ (Mary^ [296], Jane,"^ Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Apr. 3, 1874; m. Mar. 28, 1900, Josephine Bell, dau. of Rob- ert Bell and Mary Jane McLeary. In politics a Republican; religion, Presbyterian; occupation, farming. Res., Prosperity, Pa.

Children:

937. I. Robert McVay, b. July 29, 1902.

938. II. Demas Lindly McVay, b. Apr. 5, 1905.

672

Mary Frances Kelley^ (Jane^ [398], Jane,^ Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter CorneHsse,^ Cornehs^), b. Oct. 8, 1875; m. Feb. 19, 1902, Henry Roach. Res., PhiUipsburg, Kan.

Children:

939. I. Raymond Roach, b , 1902.

940. 11. Harold Vivian Roach, b. Oct. 25, 1904.

689

Margaret Elizabeth Day^ (Morris,^ [307], Elizabeth,^ Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,* Cornehus,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Corne- lis^), b. Nov. 26, 1871, in Goodell, Iowa; m. Feb. 21, 1894, Frederick P. Skow, b. Apr. 24, 1868, in Hadersleben, Sles- wick-Holstein, Germany; son of Mads Skow and Caroline

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Freese. Religion, Lutheran; politics, Democratic. Res., Watertown, S. Dak.

Children:

941. I. Dora Lavinia Skew, b. Nov. 27, 1894.

942. II. Margaret Daisy Skow, b. Oct. 19, 1905.

690

EsTELLA Dell Day^ (Morris^ [307J, Elizabeth, Mary,** David,^ Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Feb. 5, 1875; m. J^ly ^5? 1896, at Klemme, Iowa, Hans Nissen, b. Apr. 12, 1873, son of Nis Nissen and Catherine Elizabeth Ell. Rev. Nissen is pastor of the Methodist Church of Hay- warden, S. Dak. In politics he is a Prohibitionist. Mrs. Nissen is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Children:

Mary Ethel Nissen, b. May 19, 1897; d. July 5, 1897.

Harold Sebastine Nissen, b. Apr. 19, 1898.

Charles Donald Nissen, b. Aug. 27, 1899.

Catherine Alice Nissen, b. Nov. 28, 1900.

Walter Raymond Nissen, b. Feb. 11, 1902.

691

Ida Alice Day^ (Morris^ [307], Elizabeth,^ Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,'* Cornelius,' Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Apr. 30, 1877, ^t Ellemme, Iowa; m. Dec. 28, 1898, John Baum- GAERTNER, b. Dcc. 27, 1872, SOU of John Baumgaertucr and Justine Grau. Occupation, hotel proprietor; in politics a Republican; in religion, Methodists. Res., Garner, Iowa.

Children:

948. I. Daughter, b. Oct. 29, 1899; d. in infancy.

949. II. Donna Estella Baumgaertner, b. July 6, 1901.

950. III. John Morris Baumgaertner, b. Sept. 24, 1907.

695

RoscoE Vaile Braiden^ (Clara^ [311]? Caroline,^ Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,* CorneUus,^ Pieter CorneHsse,^ CorneHs^), b.

943-	I.
944.	II.
945-	III.
946.	IV.
947-	V.

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May 7, i888; in Rochelle, 111.; m. Anna Geealdine Allen, who was b. Jan. 3, 1888; dau. of Ira W. Allen and Mary Denry.

Children:

951. I. Miles Joseph Braiden, b. Oct. 10, 1908.

952. II. Robert James Braiden, b. Oct. 13, 1909.

953. III. Ruth Marion Braiden, b. Oct. 12, 1910.

Roscoe was educated in the Rochelle Public School, attended Gambler Military Academy, was within a few months of graduating when the buildings were burned and the academy closed. He then attended the University of Chicago. He is now conducting the ice business of RocheUe. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rochelle, IlHnois. In poHtics a Progressive Republican.

698

Belle Cort^ (Susan^ [312], Caroline,'^ Mary,^ David,^ Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Aug. 6, 1877, at RocheUe, 111.; m. Oct. 24, 1900, in Huron, S. Dak., Abner Shdik, son of Michael Shirk (name originally Scherrick) and Fianna Burge. He was b. Aug. 19, 1866, at McAllister- viUe, Pa.

Children:

954. I. Edwin Cort Shirk, b. Dec. 29, 1903, at Atlantic^

Mich.

955. 11. Richard Alvin Shirk, b. Feb. 20, 1906, at Canton,

111.

Mrs. Shirk graduated from Huron High School in 1896, and from Huron College in 1899. Mr. Shirk graduated from Dana's Musical Institute of Warren, Ohio, in 1898, and completed a business course at McAllister, Pennsylvania. He is a musician. Mr. and Mrs. Shirk are members of the Presybterian Church. Mrs. Shirk is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Resi- dence, De Kalb, Illinois.

700

Jane Mary Cort^ (Susan^ [312], Caroline,^ Mary,^ David, Simeon,* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Mar. 14

NINTH GENERATION 217

1883, in Rochelle, 111.; m. Harry Lenhart, Oct., 1905. Jane Mary is a graduate of Huron (S. Dak.) High School and of Huron College.

Child:

956. I. John Henry Lenhart, b. Oct. 22, 1908.

721

Samuel Bryant Irwin^ (Harriett^ [324], Joseph,'' Simeon,^ David,^ Simeon,'* Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornehsse,^ Cornelis^), b. Apr. 27, 1885; m. June 26, 1907, Waitie McDonald. Samuel is in the employ of the Home Telephone Company of Los Angeles.

ChiH:

957. I. Helen Waitie Irwin, b. Feb. 19, 1909.

737

Winered B. Fisher^ (Davis A.^ [350], Nancy,^ David,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. June II, 1887. On his seventeenth birthday, June 11, 1904, he m. LiLLiE Volkee, dau. of William Volkee and Corrilla Rich. Res., near Hebron, Ind. Occupation, farmer; religion, Methodist.

Children:

958. I. David W. Fisher, b. May 5, 1905.

959. II. Charlotte Fisher, b. June 20, 1907.

960. III. Gilbert Fisher, b. Nov. 25, 1908.

738

Alfred W. Hayward^ (Arabella^ [351], Nancy,^ David,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^), b. Jan. 3, 1878, near Merrillville, Lake Co., Ind.; m. Feb. 7, 1905, Kathryn Isabella Mullen. His parents when he was one year and a half old moved to the farm where his father was born near Ross, Lake Co., Ind., and resided there until he was nine years old, when he with his parents moved to Santa Barbara,

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Calif., where he has lived 25 years He attended high school and business college at Santa Barbara, Calif. He is in business with his father — furniture and upholstery. Religion, Metho- dist; poUtics, RepubHcan. Res., 1414 Laguna St., Santa Barbara, Calif.

Children:

961. I. Alfreda Isabella Hayward, b. Apr. i, 1906.

962. II. Roland Fisher Hayward, b. Jan. 9, 1908.

963. III. Earl Bryant Hayward, b. Oct. 14, 1909.

740

Ida May Hayward^ (Arabella^ [351], Nancy,^ David,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornelis^, b. July 25, 1883, on the farm near Ross, Lake Co., Ind., and re- sided there with her parents until she was three years of age, when she with them went to Santa Barbara, Calif. She. graduated from the Santa Barbara High School in 1902; m. Brooks B. Brentner, Dec. 29, 1903, who was the son of L. L. Brentner.

Child:

964. I. Charles Wilfred Brentner, b. Jan. 9, 1907.

They were living in Oakland, California, at the time of the earthquake in San Francisco in 1906. Shortly afterwards they went back to Santa Barbara where they lived for two years, moving to Los Angeles, where they bought a home and now reside. Relig- ion, Methodist.

Mr. Brentner is in the automobile business; politics, Republican. Residence, 148 West 48 Street, Los Angeles, California.

741

Earl Grant Hayward^ (Arabella^ [351], Nancy,^ David,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter CorneHsse,^ Cornells^), b. July 23, 1885, on the farm near Ross, Lake Co., Ind., and resided there with his parents until he was a year and a half old, when he moved to Santa Barbara, Calif., with his parents where he still resides. He attended the Santa Barbara High

NINTH GENERATION 219

School and helped his father in the furniture business. Re- ligion, Methodist; politics, Republican; m. Fredrica Dorothy Meyer, Sept. 11, 1907, dau. of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Meyer, of Denver, Colo. Mr. Meyer is U. S. Senator and ex-governor of Colorado. Earl is in the automobile business, and has a large garage in Santa Barbara.

Child:

965. I. William Wheeler Hayward, b. Mar. 31, 1909.

772

Carrie L. Gamble^ (Mary [392] Eliza,^ Martha,^ Elizabeth,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Dec. 9, 1878; m. July, 1908, Hoyt Partch.

Children:

966. I. Mary Partch, b. Oct. 28, 1909; d. Dec. 22, 1909.

967. II. Robert Carleton Partch, b. Oct. 25, 1910.

787

William Stewart Post^ (SamueP [401], Leonidas,^ Eliza- beth,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Corne- lls^), b. Oct. 19, 1881, in AUen Co., Ohio; m. Feb. 23, 1900 Clara Etta Carey of Shawnee Twp., Allen Co., Ohio.

Children:

968. I. Helen Carey Post, b. Jan. 17, 1902.

969. II. Alvin Donald Post, b. Aug. 31, 1908.

788

Cora Ethel Post^ (SamueP [401], Leonidas,^ Elizabeth,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Nov. 22, 1882; m. Alva Benedum of German Twp., Allen Co., Ohio.

Children:

970. I. Ruth Evelyn Benedum, b. Dec. 2, 1903.

971. II. Marguerite Post Benedum, b. July 28, 191 1.

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792

Claire Bryant Post^ (Charles C.^ [402], Leonidas H./ Elizabeth,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Aug. 18, 1885; m. Oct. 17, 1907, Jessie Carr. Res., Alberta, Canada.

Children:

972. I. John Post.

973. II. Mary Post.

793

Gertrude Post^ (Charles C.^ [402], Leonidas H.,^ Eliza- beth,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cor- nehs^), b. Mar. 8, 1889; m. June 19, 191 2, Edward L. Baxter. She was educated at the Lutheran College in Lima, Ohio, with the exception of the senior year, which was taken at Front Royal, Va.

827

Ruby Sheldon^ (Lulu^ [426], Edmund R.,^ Jacob,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. Mar. 15, 1882; graduated from Hebron High School May 22, 1900; m. July 7, 1904, Hal O. Binyon, city salesman for Kimball Brick Co., Chicago. Res., 2535 Kimball Ave., Chicago.

Children:

974. I. John Sheldon Binyon, b. June 11, 1905; d. Nov. 2,

1906, in Chicago, 111.

975. 11. Arline Binyon, b. Sept. 23, 1906.

976. III. Hal O. Binyon, Jr., b. Aug. 2, 1909.

828

Berta Sheldon^ (Lulu^ [426], Edmund Randolph,'^ Jacob,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornells^), b. May 30, 1883; m. Jan. 8, 1902, Jay Baldwin of Leroy, Ind., who was in the mercantile business. Res., Hebron, Ind.

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Children:

977. I. Richard S. Baldwin, b. Sept. 3, 1905.

978. II. Mary Elizabeth Baldwin, b. July 16, 191 1.

842

Ida Bryant Holler^ (Alice E.^ [457], Bryant/ Jane,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornehsse,^ Cornelis^), b. Sept. 3, 1879, in Peabody, Kan.; m. Aug. 14, 1901, at Colorado Springs, Haldine Roland Stealy, who was b. Sept. 14, 1876, at Pea- body, Kan., son of Amos Stealy and Katharine Seitz. Ida B. Holler graduated from the Peabody High School in 1898. Res., Peabody, Kan.

Children:

979. I. Kirk Holler Stealy, b. Oct. 18, 1902.

980. II. Elva Stealy, b. July 4, 1910.

843

Edna E. Holler^ (Alice E.^ [457], Bryant,'^ Jane,^ David,^ Simeon,^ Cornelius,^ Pieter Cornelisse,^ Cornehs^), b. June 18,

1882, Peabody, Kan.; m , 1910, Joseph McLean. She

graduated from the Peabody (Kan.) High School.

Child: 981. I. William Robert McLean.

NEW JERSEY BRYANTS

The following data was collected by W. B. Stout, of New- ark, New Jersey, from New Jersey records of Bryants who from names and places of residences seem to have a common ancestry with David, 1756 (37). We publish this data hop- ing that the other branches will take up at once the collecting and preserving of much valuable data which will otherwise be lost.

BRYANT-BRIANT NOTES TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS, WESTFIELD CEMETERY

Andrew Briant, b. 1714; d. 1750, in 36th year of age.

John Briant, b. 1739; d. Oct. 26, 1801, in 626. year of age.

David Briant, b. 1756; d. Mar. 29, 1813, in 57th year of age.

Sarah Briant, b. Oct. 19, 1785; wife of Andrew; d. Feb. 2, 1856; age 70 years, 3 months, 13 days.

Andrew Briant, son of John and Abigail Briant, b. Jan. 25, 1770; d. Feb. 13, 1844; age 74 years and 19 days.

Mary, dau. of John and Abigail Briant, b. 1765; d. Oct. 8, 1775, in loth year.

Mary, dau. of Andrew and Sarah Briant, b. Nov. 7, 1798; d. Apr. 19, 1828; age 29 years, 5 months and 12 days.

CONNECTICUT FARMS (N. J.) CEMETERY Isaac H. Briant, b. 1798; d. Mar. 22, 1855, age 57.

[From the Newark News of Dec. 4, 1912.]

WILLIAM H. BRIANT

"Summit, N. J., Dec. 4. — William H. Briant, who was one of the early settlers of the city and had held several official positions, died late yesterday afternoon at his home, 84 Springfield Avenue, in

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NEW JERSEY BRYANTS 223

the Huntly section. He had lived in that part of the city all his Ufe.

"The cause of death was hardening of the arteries and the in- firmities of age. Briant's Pond took its name from Mr. Briant.

"The funeral will be held at his home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. William S. Coeyman, pastor of the East Summit Chapel, will officiate. Interment will be in the Presbyterian Ceme- tery, Springfield.

" Mr, Briant was eighty-five years old. Fifteen years ago he was acting road master of the city and he held the position of freeholder sixteen years, retiring twelve years ago. For many years he was a justice of the peace.

"For many years, too, he had been superintendent of the Spring- field Methodist Sunday school and was actively connected with the church of that denomination.

"Mr. Briant leaves a widow and two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson, of Newark, and Mrs. Harriet A. Smith, of New York, as well as two stepsons, George F. Vreeland, a former mayor of the city, and Harry Vreeland, of the firm of Vreeland & Vought. He also leaves five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was the last to survive of a family of eight."

SPRINGFIELD (N. J.) TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS

Simeon Bryant, d. June 25, 1784, in 74th year,

Hannah Bryant, wife of Simeon, d. Apr, 7, 1785, in 67th year of age, (Evidently parents of following three children:)

Hannah, dau. of Simeon and Hannah Bryant, b. 1741; d. Feb. 20, 1803, in 6 2d year.

Rachel Ross, dau. of Simeon and Hannah Bryant, b. 1749; d. Sept, 14, 1810, in 6ist year,

Simeon Bryant, b. 1760; d. Sept. 28, 183 1, in 71st year,

Mary, wife of Simeon Bryant, b, Feb. 14, 1766; d. Aug, 22, 1856.

Cloe, dau, of Simeon and Mary Bryant, d, Dec, 12, 1786; age 4 weeks, 3 days,

Nancy, dau, of Simeon and Mary Bryant, d, Apr, 13, 1798; age I year, 2 months, 14 days.

Jacob, son of Simeon and Mary Bryant, d. Jan. 5, 1803; age 2 years, 9 months.

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REPORT OF COMMISSION ON PUBLIC RECORDS OF NEW JERSEY FILED AT STATE HOUSE

Page 104

£ s.

Hannah Briant, 1 776-1 780. , 16 . .

Simeon Briant, 1776-1780 462 11

Inventory of losses by depredation of English troops, dated Springfield, N. J., May 11, 1789:

Same £ s.

Benjamin Briant, 1780 11 5

Dated Connecticut Farms, N. J.

HISTORY OF MORRIS AND SUSSEX COUNTIES

Johannis Briant emigrated from Holland about 1690 and settled at Springfield, N. J. Had son Andrew, b, 1737 (seems improbable), in Essex County. Andrew had son John who was b. in Essex County; m. Mary Agnes of Long Island. John had son Lewis, b.

Mt. Freedom, ; m. Phoebe Hedden (who was b. 18 10; d.

Sept. 14, 1888), d. Oct. 14, 1879.

Children :

William 0., b. Aug., 1828; d. Dec. 11, 1832.

Mary A., b. Feb., 1830; d. Dec. i, 1832.

Sarah A., b. Nov. 20, 1832; m. Geo. Cummings.

Nancy T., b. June 13, 1837; m. Mahlon Stockman.

Thomas E., b ; d. young.

Phoebe E., b. Aug. 12, 1843; m. Geo. W. Skillborn.

Stephen F. Briant, m. AmeHa Bailey; had children:

Mary E., m. Ernest Lawrence.

Henry A.

Matilda T., m. Jefferson Cooley.

Emma L., m. Frank Pool.

FIRST SETTLERS OF NEWTON TOWNSHIP, OLD GLOU- CESTER, BY CLEMENT (N. Y. P. L.).

Thomas Briant, b. at Shippenwarden, Northampshire, England, in 1665; d. 1733; m. Rebecca Collins, who d. 1743. They owned an estate near Mt. Holly, Burlington Co. Children were:

NEW JERSEY BRYANTS 225

Elizabeth, m. Daniel Harris.

Sarah, m. John Fennimore.

Ann.

Abraham.

Benjamin, m. Sarah Kay.

HEADSTONES IN CHURCHYARD OF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, MT. FREEDOM, N. Y.

Andrew Briant, b. 1737; d. July 4, 1821, in his 84th year.

Rachel, wife of Andrew, b. 1744; d. Mar. 28, 1829, in her 85th year.

Rev. Jacob, b. 1780; d. July 5, 1846, in his 66th year.

John, b. Mar. 10, 1764; d. Oct. 21, 1835; age 71 years and 21 days.

Mary, wife of John, d. May 30, 1835, 58 years, 7 months, 11 days.

Phebe Ann, wife of Samuel, d. May 6, 1844; age 26.

Isaac C, son of EKas and Electa, b. 1826; d. Apr. 12, 1842; age 18.

Orsemus O., son of Samuel and Elizabeth, d. Feb. 6, 1830; age i year, 6 months.

Mary CaroHne, dau. of S. 0. and E., d. Aug. i, 1839; age 7 months.

Thomas E., son of Lewis and Phebe, d. Nov. 25, 1816; age 6 years and 7 months.

Mary A., dau. of Lewis and Phebe, d. Dec. i, 1832, 2 years and 10 months.

William O., son of Lewis and Phebe; d. Dec. 11, 1832; 4 years and 9 months.

EARLY GERMANS OF NEW JERSEY

Peggy Bryant, m. Samuel Van Atta abt. 1815; p. 540.

Joseph Bryant, m. Naomi Beavers about 1830; p. 260.

Hannah Bryant, b. 1786; d. 1828; was ist wife of Jonah Horton, p. 419.

Polly Bryant was 2nd wife of Robt. Skinner, who was b. 1777, Warren Co.; p. 497.

EUzabeth M. Bryant, dau. of Isaac, m. John Corwin, who was b. 1787; d. 1859; Hved at Chester.

Sally Y. Briant, m. Lewis Nicholas, July 16, 1814; p. 454.

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John Briant, m. Mary Ayers (b. Oct. 19, 1776); p. 244.

Elias Bryant, b. Aug. 30, 1770; m. Phebe Ann Dickerson, b. Nov. 10, 1772. Children were:

Rachel, m. Samuel Lawrence.

Sarah, m Nicholas.

Elias.

Daniel C, m. Eliza Carroll.

Samuel C, m. (ist) Phebe Ann Garrison; m. (2nd) Mehi table Lewis.

Hannah, m. John Larison.

Samuel, died very young.

*Elizabeth C, m. Samuel Searing.

Nancy, m. Drake Cramer.

*Above information furnished by Alonzo Bryant Searing, son of Elizabeth Bryant Searing; letter Jan. 4, 191 1.

MORRIS COUNTY, VOL. 2, P. 565

Samuel C. Bryant, son of Elias Bryant and Phebe Ann Dickenson, was b. 1808 at Ironia, N. J., on original Bryant tract. He m. Phebe Garrison; d. 1866. Children were :

Dorastus L., b. Apr. i, 1840, at Succasunna; m. 1866 to Caroline Snelling.

Children:

EUza M., m. M. B. Carrel.

Augustus S., m. Alice Coates.

Anna P., m. H. H. Jowett.

Dora L., m. Dolph De Hanne.

Robert B.

Freak C.

Irving G.

Alonzo.

VERBALLY BY ANNA A. PENNINGTON, JUNE 13, 1911.

Samuel O. Briant and wife Jane Cory Briant, lived at Mend- ham, N. J. He died about 1866-1867. Was a judge and fre- quently went to Morristown, N. J.

Children were, in order of age: Sarah, m Babbitt.

NEW JERSEY BRYANTS 227

Adeline, m. Jos. Ballentine.

Letitia, m. Alva Day.

Helen, m Wood; went to Oakland, Calif.

TUTTLES, MORRIS COUNTY, ANNALS

Mrs. Rachel Briant (1797-1807) d. Feb. 6, 1858; was member, one of 35, of Presbyterian Ch., Rockaway, N. J.

BRIANT-BRYANT MARRIAGES

Essex County, N. J., Marriage Records. Court House, Newark Rev. Peter Bryant — Eliza Stites, both of EHzabeth^own, July 2,

1795- Sarah Bryant — Joseph Haisey, 3rd, Feb. 4, 1796. Betsy Briant — Stephen Townley, Jan. (or Feb.), 1806. Sarah Briant — Uzal Crane, Aug. 3, 1806. John Briant — Betsy Parson, May 2, 1806. Aaron Briant — Betsy Sears, Jan. 5, 1807. John Searin — Betsy Briant, Feb. 16, 1807. Hannah Briant — John Parkhurst, Jan. (or Feb.), 1815. Elizabeth Briant — Darling Beach (both of Newark), Mar. 15,

1814. John Briant — Peggy Wade, Mar. 12, 1816. Thos. Briant — Mary F. Ross, July 28, 1816. (Rev. Thos. Pierson, Westfield) Gideon S. Briant of Chatham to Mary Garthwait of Connecticut

Farms, N. J., Mar. 13, 1810. Isaac H. Briant of Newark, to Mary Smith of Connecticut Farms,

June 3, 1818. Mary A. Briant of Springfield to Jonathan Cory of Westfield, Jan.

30, 1821. Jane Briant of Springfield to Amos Keeler of New York, Nov. 23,

1822. Betsy Bryant to Jerry Woodruff, Westfield, Jan. 20, 1822. John Briant to Clarissa Tucker, New Providence, N. J., Oct. 3, 1824. Mary Briant of Springfield to Apollos Stites of New Brunswick,

N. J., Jan. 29, 1825. Mary Briant of Springfield to David Kissam of Springfield, Dec.

18, 1825.

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Mrs. Polly Briant of Westfield to Ithamar Bonnel of Springfield,

June 4, 1825. Hannah S. Briant to John H. Baker, both of Springfield, Nov. 13,

1826. Samuel Briant to Sarah Marsh, both of Westfield, Apr. 20, 1828. Nancy D. Briant to Ephriam D. Cramer, both of Randolph Twp.,

Morris Co., N. J., Feb. 12, 1834.

The will of William Bryant, Sr., Hopewell, Hunterdon Co., N. J., includes the following names:

Son William.

Son Benjamin.

Son John.

Daughter Sarah.

Daughter Rebecca.

Daughter May, 1

Daughter Ann, Y unmarried at this date.

Daughter Elizabeth.]

Grandson William Forster.

Grandson Ralph Hunt, the son of my dau. EHzabeth.

Granddaughter Mary, dau. of my son John.

Granddaughter Charity, dau. of my dau. Elizabeth.

April 7, 1786.

Three Sons, Executors.

Rachel Bryant b. Aug. 15, 1758; m. Mar. i, 1783, James Stout, lived at Chester, Morris Co., N. J.; died after 1815 (date uncertain — data concerning her and ancestry desired) .

Children:

Mary, b. Sept. 28, 1783; d. Feb. 8, 1856; m. Robert Woodruff.

Thomas Bryant, Sr., b. Oct. 14, 1785; d. July 14, 1861; m. Deborah Terry.

Hannah, b. Sept. 18, 1787; d. 1828 or 1829; m. Luther Norris.

EHza, b. Sept. 29, 1789; d. July 11, 1864; m. John Cooper.

Sarah, b. Dec. 5, 1791.

Charles T., b. Mar. i, 1793; d. Aug. 17, 1849°; m. Margaret McCord.

John, b. Jan. 26, 1795.

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James, b. Feb. 2, 1796.

Rachel, b. Dec. 20, 1798; d ; m. Nicholas Quimby.

Jane, b. Feb. i, 1801; d. Aug. 29, 1852; m. Jacob Emmons.

Warren Bryant Stout's ancestor is Thomas Bryant, Sr. Data of the above parentage of Rachel wanted. A dau. of Charles T. Stout, m. Geo. J. Warren Keifer, Springfield, Ohio, who was speaker of the house for many years. Still a member of Congress.

The above contributed by Warren B. Stout, South Orange, N.J.

William Bryant, Sr.

Hopewell, N. J. Feb. 10, 1742.

Wife Sarah.

Son Voluntino

Son William.

Daughters, Sarah, Ann, Elizabeth, AlHes (Alice?). Above daughters

must have been married at this date, for next mentioned is given

as Mary, single. William Bryant.

Dec. 20, 1732. Daughter Joyce Terrill. Granddaughter Johannah Terrill. Granddaughter Hilyard Terrill.

THE WALING-VAN WINKLE ANCESTRY

The coat of arms of Pier Wahchs appears on a document dated July 8, 1455, the original copy being on file in the manuscript divi- sion of the Konenklijke Bibhotheek at The Hague, a copy being in the Raabhuis at Winkel. Arms: Of gold, a chevron of red, accom- panied with three leaves of holly sinister, with stems downward.

On June 3, 162 1, the great Dutch West India Company was incorporated, subject to the States General of Holland. Trading posts were established on Manhattan Island and along the Hudson River for traffic with the Indians in furs and peltry. For the pur- pose of forming permanent settlements a charter was granted by the company, giving special privileges "to such as should within four years plant a colony of fifty adults in any part of New Nether- land other than Manhattan Island." They were to be recog-

230 BRYANT GENEALOGY

nized and acknowledged as patroons and were to have absolute title in perpetuity to the lands within their grants. These grants might extend sixteen miles along one bank of a navigable stream, or half that distance on each side, reaching back indefinitely, "so far into the country as the situation of the occupiers will permit." Under this offer of patronage, KilHan Van Rensalaer in 1629 secured a tract above and below Fort Orange (Albany) on both sides of the Hudson River called Rensalaerwyk. In 1630 ten settlers sailed for his colony. In 1634 Jacob Albertz Planck was made schout and he at once began the distribution of farms among the new colonisits. Of those who came early to Rensalaerwyk were Symon Wahchs and CorneUus Maessen. Symon's farm was located on Papscanee Island which he occupied until May i, 1647. O^i October 3, 1636, Van Rensalaer wrote: "These two farmers who have been very helpful to me, namely Cornelius Maessen and Symon WaUchs, you will give a fair choice of the men who are coming." From the numerous allusions made in the Rensalaer papers to those who had been employed by Symon Walichs, we must esteem him to have been a personage of considerable importance in the new colony. On October 7, 1648, he agreed to buy Pieter Van DerUnden's plantation on Manhattan Island, but was killed by the Indians near Paulis Hook at Pavonia (now Jersey City), March, 1649.

Jacob Waligh or Walingen (from whom the Van Winkle family is descended) made at least two voyages between Holland and this country before he settled permanently here, for the Dutch church at Hoorn, Holland, disclosed, that between September 25 and Decem- ber 18, 1633, the following "have come over with certificate from other churches to our congregation: Symon Walingen of New Netherland, Jacob WaUngen of New Netherland," proving that they must have resided in New Netherland long enough to have become established; to have united with the church and to be entitled to a certificate of dismissal, accorded only to members in good and regular standing. Jacob again sailed from Hoorn in 1634, arriving at New Amsterdam in June, 1635, in ship King David. The family of Jacob Waligh were residents of that part of North Hol- land, at or near the town of Winkle. This town is located one and a half miles southwest of MedenbHck, eleven miles northeast of Alkmaar and about fifteen miles northwest of Hoorn.

Among the early inhabitants of this village of Winkle was the family of Walich. They were extensive land owners, as in 1326

VAN WINKLE ANCESTRY 231

one section of the dykes was designated as Walichsdyke, the cus- tom being to give to the. dykes the names of the owners of the lands they bounded. Records of 16 10 show that the church of Winkle had acquired a tract of land of Peter Walig. The names Waligs, Walichs, Walinghs and Walighs appear interchangeably in the records at Winkle apparently as the transcriber chose to write it. The records show that the Walings were property owners in Winkle in the twelfth century and were residents there in the fourteenth and seventeenth centuries, which fact fully explains and verifies the origin of the name "Van Winkle" according to the system of nomenclature in vogue at that time. ''Van" signifies "/row" or "0/" Winkle (place of residence); as, "Jacob Van Winkle," Jacob from Winkel (Holland). In early times a person might have, in addition to his given name, a name determined upon because of some physical or personal characteristic of the individual, or occu- pation, place of birth or residence. After a time an affix or sufl&x to the father's name became the custom and a generally adopted system in Holland. The terminations "s," "se," "sen," were added to the father's name and became the patronymic, thus indicating the line of descent. These different suffixes have the same meaning, signifying ^^ child of;^^ thus Symon Jacobse would indicate Symon son of Jacob, Cornelisse son of Cornells. This custom was not continued in America except in the early days, but the native place, or place from whence they came, gave the surname to many emigrants from Holland, as "Van Hoorn"/row Room, a town in Holland, "Van Ripen," /row Ripen, ''Van Winkle," etc. In the female line the given name of the daughters was that of a near relative with/g added, meaning diminutive.

Jacob WaHgh or Walingen (from whom the Bryants trace their descent) came to America prior to 1633; the exact date of his first arrival is not known; he, however, was among the first settlers of New Netherlands. He settled in 1636 on a farm at Rensalaerwyk. He returned to Manhattan October i, 1650. He was elected one of "r/?e Twelve Men,''' the first representative official body within the limits of New York and New Jersey. He led a movement to establish a settlement on the Connecticut River, but abandoned the project because of opposition of the English. On October 23, 1654, he secured a grant of land at Pavonia (now Jersey City, New Jersey). In 1664 Carteret issued a deed confirming all existing property rights. The deed in confirmation of the Walingen grant

232 BRYANT GENEALOGY

describes the property as follows : "Beginning at a stake on the edge of New York Bay and from said stake running north 27°, 27' west, 64 chains, 74 links to a stake between two cedar bushes at the edge of Newark Bay, thence south 46° 30' west, 10 chains and 30 links along said Bay to a stake, thence south 27° 30' east, 60 chains and 20 Hnks to a stake standing by the edge of York Bay, on the easterly side of a small creek and thence northeasterly along said York Bay as it runs to the place of beginning."

In 1655 the inhabitants of Pavonia were driven from their homes and their property destroyed by the Indians. Through the efforts of Governor Stuyvesant peace was finally secured and some of the colonists returned to their ruined homes, among whom was Jacob WaHngen. No record of date of marriage of Jacob Walingen has been found, although in the old Dutch church records of New Amsterdam of 1647 appear the names of Jacob Wahngen and wife Trintje. Jacob WaHngen died in the early part of the year 1657, leaving a widow, "Trintje Jacobs," and six minor children, three boys and tWee girls, as follows:

Maritje Jacobs, married Pieter Jansen Slot, Feburary 2, 1663.

Waling Jacobse, baptized October 10, 1650; married Catharina Michelse (Vreeland), March 15, 1671.

Grietje Jacobse, married Ehas Michelse (Vreeland), August 30, 1665.

Jacob Jacobse, baptized October 10, 1650; married Adeltje Daniels, November 14, 1675; married (2nd) Grietje Hendrickse Hellingh, March 26, 1693.

Symon Jacobse, bap. July 24, 1653; married Annatje Arianse (Sip) Dec. 15, 1675.

Annatje Jacobse, bap. January 2, 1656; married Johannis Steymets, Nov. 30, 1676.

The name of Van Winkle had now become attached to the family (although some branches retained the name of Waling or Waning).

Symon Jacobse Van Winkle, son of Jacob Walingen and Trintje Jacobs, who was born 1653, and had wife Annatje Arianse Sip, had daughter Marguerite, born Nov. 4, 1676, who mar- ried (ist) Martin Winne, Oct. 30, 1697; (2nd) Cornelius Brey- ANT, Dec. 7, 1700. This Cornelius Breyant^ was the son of

VAN WINKLE ANCESTRY 233

Pieter Cornelisse Breyant,^ son of Cornells.^ He was the father of Simeon Bryant,^ who was the father of David Bryant^ born 1756 (No. 37). Although we have some knowledge of the Walings from the fourteenth century, we can give a connected Hne only from Jacob WaHngen as follows: Jacob Walingen^ and Trintje Jacobs, Symon Jacobse Van Winkle^ and Annatje Arianse Sip, Marguerite Van Winkle^ and Cornelius Breyant, Simeon Bryant* and Hannah Searing, David Bryant'' and Catherine Woolley.

Bergen or Pavonia (now Jersey City and vicinity) as it was orig- inally called, where our ancestor Jacob WaHngen lived, was the first permanent organized settlement in New Jersey. His sons Wal- ing and Symon settled upon the Acquackenonck grant (now Hackensack, Passaic, Paterson and vicinity). Jacob the second son remained at Bergen, where some of the descendants still reside.

We are indebted to Mr. Daniel Van Winkle of Jersey City, New Jersey, for this history of the Van Winkle family. Mr. Van Winkle was exceedingly generous in giving the correspondent information that he had spent many years in procuring and we extend to him our sincere gratitude.

The Bryant family probably were among those who sought refuge from religious persecution by emigrating to Holland and while sojourning there were united in marriage with the WaUinghs and Van Winkels, who became ancestors of the American family. We believe this infusion of Holland ancestry is shown in the char- acteristics of the descendants, for the American Bryant family has ever been ready to lead in the van of civilization; fearless in the face of danger, and exhibiting the sturdy qualities which led them to break the soil and till the broad acres which came into their possession. Holding the love of God pre-eminent, they estab- lished and maintained houses of worship wherever their lot was cast. The term Dutch, from the Anglo-Saxon "Theod," means people or "folks." They are described by John Fiske in his "The Dutch and Quaker Colonies in America," pubKshed in 1900, as "men of stalwart frame, indomitable in fight, at home upon the wave, venturesome, fond ot good cheer, fierce sticklers for Hberty, of strong individuahty, and prone to do their own thinking."

Before the end of the eighth century the Hollanders were a Christian people. At the close of the Middle Ages the civihzation of the Netherlands had assumed a more modern type than in any other part of Europe. The great Florentine historian, Guic-

234 BRYANT GENEALOGY

ciardini, whose testimony is of the highest value, assures us that in his day, or before 1540, even the peasants in Holland could com- monly read and write their own language. State archives of Hol- land show that free schools supported by public taxes were the sub- ject of legislation at various times during the sixteenth century. Erasmus, born in Rotterdam, 1467, through his translation of the scriptures made The Netherlands a center of bibHcal scholarship. During the sixteenth century the bible was nowhere else so generally read by the common people.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

Trenton, May 24, 1913. // is Certified, That the records of this office show that Jacob WooLLEY served as a Private, in the Essex County, New Jersey, Militia; enlisted March i, 1777, for the war, as a Drummer in Captain Silas Howell's Company, First Battalion, Second Estab- lishment, New Jersey Continental Line ; took part in an engagement at Short Hills, New Jersey, June 26, 1777, in the battle of Brandy- wine, Delaware, September 11, 1777, in the battle of White Horse Tavern, Pennsylvania, September 27, 1777, and in the battle of Germantown, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1777; reduced to Private, November i, 1777; transferred to Captain John Flahaven's Com- pany, November 30, 1777; promoted Fifer March i, 1778; Drum- mer, April I, 1778; took part in the battle of Monmouth, New Jersey, June 28, 1778; enlisted as Drummer, Captain Aaron Ogden's Company, February i, 1779; reduced to Private, September 30, 1779; served with the company and battalion in Brigadier General WilUam Maxwell's New Jersey Brigade, Major General John Sullivan's Division, Continental Army, in the campaign against the Six Nations in Western Pennsylvania and Western New York, May II to November 5, 1779; took part in the battles of Newtown and Chemung, New York, August 29, 1779; took part in the battle of Connecticut Farms, New Jersey, June 7, 1780, and in the battle of Springfield, New Jersey, June 23, 1780; transferred, as Private, with Captain Aaron Ogden's Company, to First Regiment, New Jersey Continental Line, January i, 1781; transferred to Captain Jonathan Forman's Company, same regiment, August i, 1781;

WOOLLEY AND WOODRUFF ANCESTRY 235

served with the company and regiment in the Second Brigade (Colonel Elias Dayton commanding), Major General Benjamin Lincoln's Division, Continental Army, in the Virginia Campaign and siege of Yorktown, Virginia, April to October, 1781; took part in the battle of Yorktown, Virginia, October 6 to 19, 1 781, and was present at the surrender of Lord Cornwallis, October 19, 1781; Private, Captain Alexander Mitchell's Company, New Jersey Regiment, March i, 1783; served until the close of the Revolu- tionary War.

W. F. Sadler, Jr. [seal] The Adjutant General.

WOOLLEY AND WOODRUFF ANCESTRY

Catherine Woolley, the wife of David Bryant, number 37, page 31, was the daughter of

Abraham Woolley^ of Springfield, N. J., and Catherine Woodruff, his wife, whose children, so far as known to us, were;

1. Abraham Woolley, born 1755, married Rhoda Mary Roll, parents of Maj. Abram Roll Woolley (Note i) and grandparents of Mr. Charles Woodruff Woolley of Buffalo, New York, who has made extensive research on the Woolley family.

II. Jacob Woolley, born 1757, married Hannah Thompson.

HI. Sarah Woolley, born 1759; died 1823; married Joseph Denman (who died 1819) as his fourth wife.

IV. Catherine Woolley, born about 1761; married David Bryant.

Abraham Woolley, Sr.,^ was the son of Jacob Woolley,^ who served in the war of Revolution. (See record.) Grand- son of Abraham,^ great grandson of John,^ and great great grandson of Robert Woolley^ (Note 2), who married Anne Wood- ruff, a daughter of our emigrant ancestor John Woodruff^ of Lynn, Massachusetts, and Southampton, Long Island. John Woodruff^ "the elder," in September, 1665, recorded the sale of his house to Robert Woolley, husband of his sister Anne, page 30 (Note 3).

236 BRYANT GENEALOGY

Catherine Woodruef, wife of Abraham Woolley, who was the mother of Catherine Woolley, wife of David Bryant, died at the home of her grandson Joseph Bryant at Owl Creek near Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania (probably buried at Claysville). She is said by descendants to have lived to be 106 years old. We have been unable to obtain the exact date of her birth or death. We leave it to be verified later. (See Foreword.) The David Bryant number 37 and Catherine Woolley Bryant descendants have the following Woodruff line of ancestry :

Thomas Woodrove,^ whose name appears 1508 on the rec- ords of the town of Fordwich, Eng., was the "trusted envoy of the town" of Fordwich. In 1539 he was Jurat (Judge and Legislator or Magistrate and Municipal Councillor) and sat with his brother Magistrates in the Court at Fordwich to arrange for conveying to some favored friends of the king a portion of the possessions and estates captured in the wars. He died 1552. His son,

William Woodroffe,^ is recorded as a Jurat of Fordwich in 1579 and was also a "Key Keeper of the Town Chest, a very honorable ofhce conferred upon the two best men of the Liberty" (Borough). He died in 1587. The eldest son of William Woodroffe was

Robert Woodroffe^ of Fordwich who married in 1573 Alice Russell of Northgate. He is on record as a Jurat, and a Churchwarden in 1584; and died in 161 1. His eldest son was

John Woodroffe,^ born in 1574 at Fordwich, "On reaching Man's estate took up his residence at Northgate where his uncle William Russell was Churchwarden." In 1601 he mar- ried Elizabeth Cartwright. His will dated September, 161 1, was proved in October, 161 1, mentions his wife Elizabeth and his young and only son John. The will was witnessed by "John Gozmur," evidently a friend of the family and who, as the times were so stormy, very shortly became the legal pro- tector of the widow and son, for on October 21, 161 1, Eliza- beth Woodruffe, and John Gosmore, both of the parish of St. Mary, Northgate, were married, page 9 (Note 3). In 1639

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or 1640 they were among the settlers of Southampton, Long Island, as was also the son,

John Woodrutf,^ "The Emigrant," born in 1604 at North- gate, England, with his wife Anne whom he married in England, and their baby John were living in the Gosmer household. This John^ (b. 1637), the first American ancestor of the New Jersey Woodruffs, page 20 (Note 3), was the father of Anne who married Robert WooUey as mentioned in Woolley record page 235, Elizabeth, who married a Mr. Dayton, and what has proved a most complicated genealogical problem, two sons named John, both of whom lived to manhood and added to the complication by giving to their children duplicate names. John^ "The Emigrant," being "weak in body," page 23 (see Note 3), made his will May 4, 1670, which was proved on the first day of the following month, in which he names his "wife Anne Woodruff," "eldest son John of Elizabeth Town," daughters Anne, and Elizabeth, and "My youngest son John Woodruff." The inventory of his estate shows that for the times he was a man of wealth and refinement, and from the requirements at that time of the important and difficult post of Impounder to which he was elected, it may be inferred that he was upright, of sound judgment, and, generally of a character and standing that commanded the confidence and respect of all in the community. The unusual proceeding of giving a second son the name borne by an elder brother who was stiU living seems to be accounted for by the fact that John Gosmer having lost his only son Richard in 1649-50, page 31 (Note 3), legally adopted his stepson John Woodruff, born 1604, "who hath lived with me from a child," and the parents in appreciation and love they bore for the adopted father, John Gosmer, who was as well the stepfather, named the second son John after John Gosmer. The Bryants derive their descent from John "the elder," who was baptized in 1637, in the Parish of Sturry, in Kent, England. He doubtless accom- panied his parents from Fordwich to Southampton, Long Is- land, in 1639 or 1640. At twenty years of age he was on record as one of the arms-bearing men. He is mentioned as a land-

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owner in 1659-60; and about the same time he married Mary, a daughter of Mr. John Ogden of Southampton. In 1664 his father-in-law gave him the "house and home lot" on Main Street which Mr. Ogden had bought from his nephew (or cousin) John Ogden on the latter's departure from Southampton. Between August 29 and September 7, 1665, he recorded the sale of his house to Robert Woolley, the hus- band of his sister Anne, and his land to other fellow towns- men. He joined his father-in-law, Mr. Ogden, in the emigra- tion to New Jersey. He owned a large tract of land in Essex County, New Jersey, near Elizabethtown, which is still known as Woodruff's Farms. He was a man of distinction in several important offices as Ensign, High Sheriff, Magistrate. He held the office of Chief Ranger by appointment of the General Assembly, December, 1683. He was styled "gent." At Elizabethtown, New Jersey, on April 27, 1691, when only fifty-four years old but "in hazard of life," he made his will and on May 25 it was proved. Following are the children of John Woodruff and Mary Ogden : John Woodruff, Jonathan Woodruff, Sarah Woodruff, born January 4, 1600, Hannah Woodruff, David Woodruff, Joseph Woodruff, Benjamin Woodruff, Elizabeth Woodruff, Daniel Woodruff. Mr. John M. Lindly of Winfield, Iowa, and Mr. Charles Woodruff Woolley of Buffalo, New York, both of whom have diligently searched the records, make the Catherine Woodruff Woolley line of descent through Joseph, son of John "the elder," and next Thomas, son of Joseph, and this Thomas as the father of Catherine Woodruff Woolley, who was the mother of Catherine Woolley who married David Bryant (No. 37). This Thomas, however, must not be mistaken for the Thomas who married first Mary Cory, and second Rebecca Merry, for he was the grandson of John "the younger."

Chamber's Encyclopedia states that a reeve in the Saxon period in England represents the lord of a district, at the folk- mote (meeting or assembly) of the county; and within his dis- trict he levied his lord's dues, and performed some of his judicial functions. A "wood-reeve" was presumably reeve

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for his lord's woodlands. Woodruff has had various spelHngs: Woodreeve, Woodreefe, Woodrove, Woodroffe, Woodrow, Woodrufe, Woodruffe; Woodruff.

Note i. Abram Roll WooUey, who was stationed at Fort Pitt, has the following record: "War Department, Washington, D. C. Abram R. WooUey of New Jersey was appointed Captain and Deputy Commissary of Ordinance, Dec. 24, 181 2, and Major of Ordinance Department Feb. 9, 181 5; transferred to the 7th U. S. Infantry June i, 182 1, and to the 6th U. S. Infantry March 11, 1823; that he was promoted to be Lieutenant Colonel December 16, 1825, and that he was dismissed the service May i, 1829."

Note 2. Robert WooUey was the brother of Emanuel WooUey, whose descendants lived in East New Jersey. These brothers, Robert and Eman- uel, probably came to Lynn, Massachusetts, in 1838 and to Connecticut in 1653; from there Robert went to South Hampton, Long Island, where he is mentioned on the list of 1657.

Note 3. Pages refer to a history of Woodruff family compiled by Francis E. Woodruff, entitled "A Branch of the Woodruff Stock."

INDEX

Note. — The first number is the genealogical number; the second number indi- cates the page.

Aertszen, Cornelis i

Ackerman, Annatie 27g

Cornelis 271

Egbert 13

Geertie 27c

Geertie 2 yd

Hendricktie 27f

Lauwrens 27a

Lauwrens 2 ye

Lauwrens 27h

Petrus 27b

Adams, George 122

Fanny 122

John 67

Rachel 67

Adgate, Caroline 146

Agnew, Adah M 840

Anna N 445

Arthur G 444

Belle M 838

David 72

David 162

Elizabeth 161

Fay D 441

Frank V 43 1

Fred F 436

Genevieve 839

Gertrude M 440

Guy O 448

Herbert R 437

Isaac A 443

Isaac B 160

Jessie M 842

Jessie W 442

Lela 1 447

Margaret J 159

Mary E 433

Minnie D 446

Nanetta E 434

Park D 841

Sarah G 435

Ward B 432

23

27

27

27

27

27

27

27

27

27

27

92

47

49

49

106

198

120

120

198

55

56

56

198

118

118

198

119

120

118

120

55

120

55 118 120 118 198 118 118

Ains worth, Emma 271 77

Akers, David P 474 126

Ale, Andrew C 407 192

Grace 806 192

Minnie N 807 192

Ruth M 808 192

Samuel 407 192

Allen, Anna G 695 216

Frank 994a 164

Ira W 695 216

Wilber 680 164

Anderson, James 347 93

Margaret 361 97

Andrew, Ephraim C 166 56

Samuel 166 56

Andrews, Mary L 185 60

Soloman 185 132

Applegate, Bryant 492 60

Charles 184 59

F. P 184 59

Arentse, Hendrickje 2 23

Ashley, George H 374 102

Atkinson, Charles C 300 83

Chester 684 165

Cleda 683 165

David B 299 83

Darwin E 302 83

Edwin S 301 83

Florence J 682 164

Frank 678 164

John 109 83

Ida G 681 164

Mabel 680 164

Nora 679 164

Bailey, Mary A 665 213

Baird, Andrew 546 143

Donald D 890 143

George W 440 119

Mattie 256 149

Samuel C 546 143

Volney 256 149

Baker, Jemima 393 188

2i".I

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INDEX

Baldwin, Jay 828

Mary E 977

Richard S 978

Barker, Samuel 618

Barney, Ruth A 121

Bartholomew, Alia 229

Stephen L 229

Baumgarten, Donna E . . . . 949

John 691

John 691

John M 950

Baxter, Edward L 793

Beck, Ellen 399

Beebe, Edwin 594

Edwin H 269

Edward R 104

lone C 270

Joanna B 268

Ruthven S 593

Bell, Josephine 668

Robert 668

Benedum, Alva 788

Marguerite P 971

Ruth 970

Bennet, Mary A 233

Bennett, Richard 451

William 451

Berks, Carlisle 916

Fred C 632

George E 914

James 919

John 918

Margaret E 915

Oscar 917

Berry, Emma 150

John 150

Mary C 94

William C 94

Bice, Mercy N 395

William 395

Binyon, Arline 975

Halo 827

HalO 976

John S 974

Bissel, Caroline 332

Blachley, Eliza 295

Blackstone, Benjamin E. . . 333

Ella A 724

John K 119

John K 331

Lillian B 723

Lillian E , 332

19s 121 121 153 91 138 138 215 215 215

215

191

394

151

76

40

76

76.

151

162

214

190

219

219

139 121 121 211 211 211

211

113

113

6S

65

220

195 220 220 180 160

89 180

89 179 179 180

Blackstone, William 119 89

William B 330 89

Blaker, William H 683 165

Bliss, Elizabeth L 350 93

William 0 350 181

Bohart, Emma 461 122

J. C 462 200

Lillian M 462 200

Bond, Marinda 370 185

Bonsell, Emily 307 166

Bongart, Ralph 13 24

Boomgaert, Cornelisse J. . . 8 25

Boongaert, Hendrickie 20 25

Marretie 21 25

Bowen, Mary 151 114

Bowles, Helen 213 135

Bowman, Cora A 408 193

Boyd, Martha 305 165

Braiden, Bryant F 696 167

Joseph 311 167

Marion G 697 168

Miles J 311 167

Miles J 951 216

Robert J 952 216

Roger A 311 167

Roscoe V 695 167

Ruth M 953 216

Brentner, Brooks B 740 218

Charles W 964 218

L. L 740 218

Bright, Nancy E 162 119

David 162 119

Britt, Eliza J 127 96

Brockman, Pearl 640 156

Brody, 253 73

Brough, Anna 568 149

Brown, Agnes 125 93

Allen R 850 200

Bryant W 848 199

Cecil B 849 200

Cecil W 460 199

Eugene 716 177

Eugene W 320 177

Frank P 468 125

Hannah M 655 159

James 291 81

James H 654 159

Margaret C 460a 200

William C 715 177

Buchanan, Eliza 273 152

Buckley, Clara P 875 205

Itha 1 872 205

INDEX

243

Buckley, Marguerite 873 205

Olive 876 205

Patrick 523 205

Tracy M 874 205

William 523 205

Bump, Frances L 883 206

Loren H 534 206

Loren R 534 206

Burge, Fianna 698 216

Burrell, Daniel 380 187

Millard A 380 186

Butler, Marilla 397 107

Butter, Donald 898 209

James 628 209

John G 901 209

Margaret J 899 209

Marion 900 209

Bryant, Abigail 40 31

Abraham 64 32

Ada L 246 70

Adelbert 231 67

Adeline 327 89

Alexander 208 64

Alexander C 94 39

AlfordD iSS 54

Alice A 563 148

Andres 39d 28

Andres 1024 28

Andries 11 24

Andries 12 24

Andris 26 26

Ann 87 38

Ann E 179 59

Annetie 7 24

Annetie 22 26

Annette M 184 59

Arent 10 24

Arie 4 23

Arthur V 76 57

Avis B 825 194

Avis M 154 54

Belle... 355 96

Benjamin F 90 38

Bernard R 560 146

Bernice 732 181

Bertie 365 99

Berta 806 192

Bertha A 187 61

Bertha L 251 73

Bessie 357 97

Beth 826 19s

Blanche E 253 73

Bryant, Carl C 495 132

Caryl H 531 138

Charles 186 60

Charles A 180 59

Charles A 493 131

Charles P 89 38

Charles R 499 132

Chloe 39b 31

Christopher W 565 148

Clara 203 64

Clara M 564 148

Claude J 194 63

Cornells i 23

Cornelius 9 24

Cornelius 39b 28

Cynthia L 242 70

Daniel R 185 60

Daniel S 129 49

Daniel S 39d 31

Darwin D 869b 204

DarlO 869D 204

David 37 28

David 52 29

David 67 32

David 77 37

David 130 49

David E 95 40

David L 121 47

Donald K 869 204

Dora 220 66

Dorothea 209 65

Dorothea C 520 136

Dorothea L 215 65

Earl 500 132

Edith M 492 131

Edith M 561 146

Edmund E 343 92

Edmund R 453 ; 5 :. 54

Edmund R 423 115

Edward M 234 68

Elias 33 28

Elias S3 29

Elias 60 32

Elias 122 47

Elias W 182 59

Elizabeth 35 28

Elizabeth 55 29

Elizabeth 69 32

Elizabeth 745 184

Elizabeth " 39a 31

Elizabeth A 217 65

Elizabeth C 871

244

INDEX

Bryant, Elizabeth D 157 54

Elizabeth R 337 92

Elmer E 427 115

Emma 341 92

Eva R 240 70

Fanny 39c 31

Florence 336 91

Floyd 497 132

Frank 210 65

Frank J 228 67

Franklin W 421 115

Fred 364 99

Frederick 84 38

Geary D 429 115

Geertruyd 8 24

George 131 49

George H 345 92

Glenn W 558 146

Hannah 30 27

Hannah 43 29

Hannah 54 29

Hannah 68 32

Hannah 100 40

Hannah 39I 31

Harriett 324 89

Harriett E 123 47

Harry A 356 96

Harry D 207 65

Harvey W loi 40

Hendrick 5 23

Hendrickje 3 23

Hendricktie 24 26

Henry A 513 135

Hubert R 232 67

Isaac 61 32

Isaac 79 37

Isaac 124 49

Isaac C 102 40

Isaac L 156 54

Isaac W 82 38

Jacob 29 27

Jacob 50 29

Jacob 70 32

Jacob 39g 31

Jacob C 99 40

James 51 29

James 36 28

James A 216 65

James E 120 47

James H 127 49

Jane 73 32

Jane 91 39

Bryant, Jane 103 40

Jane 39! 31

Jean C 211 65

Jeannie 88 38

Jennie 204 64

Jennie B 422 115

Jessie M 252 73

Joanna 104 40

Johannes 23 26

John 71 32

John 81 37

John 359 97

John 39a 28

John A 178 59

John D 191 61

John H 562 146

John 1 214 65

John P 249 73

JohnQ 85 38

John W 126 49

Joseph 62 32

Joseph 118 47

Joseph A 128 49

Joseph A 361 97

Joseph W 93 39

Joseph W 213 65

Josephine 205 64

Julia 340 92

Julia A 190 61

Katherine 83 38

Laurentine 342 92

Leland D 559 146

Lelia M 566 148

Lila R 521 136

Lincoln C 428 115

Lois A 869a 204

Lucile 734 181

Luella C 188 61

Lulu 426 115

Lyell 824 194

Lysbeth 6 23

Lyzabeth 13 24

Madge L 195 63

Margaret 119 47

Margaret 344 92

Margaret 733 181

Margaret J 250 73

Maria L 86 38

Marie V 189 61

Martha F 233 68

Mary 42 29

Mary 65 41

INDEX

245

Bryant, Mary 98 40

Mary 39h 31

Mary 1023 28

Mary A 236 68

Mary D 230 67

Mary E 219 65

Maryette 328 89

Mary L 222 66

Mary M 177 59

Mary P 181 59

Mathew D 338 92

Mathew M 158 54

Maude 362 99

Merritt Conner 241 145

Minnie Lou 519 136

Milton S 244 70

Myra L 346 92

Nancy 44 29

Nancy 72 32

Nancy 125 92

Nancy 349 93

Nancy 39f 3 1

Nettie L 247 147

Nellie M 335 91

Ora D 363 99

Ora V 245 146

Orah 358 97

Orah 744 184

Orah A 132 99

Otto D 494 132

Percy J 491 131

Phoebe 28 13

Pieter C 2 23

Rachel 27 26

Rachel 34 28

Rachel B 347 93

Ray 498 132

Rhoda 38 28

Robert 78 37

Robert M 869c 204

Ross L 532 138

Routt A 518 136

Ruth 567 148

Samuel 32 28

Samuel 41 29

Samuel 63 32

Samuel 39c 28

Samuel E 248 73

Samuel T 235 68

Samuel R 97 40

Sarah 31 28

Sarah 56 29

Bryant, Sarah 59 31

Sarah A 96 4c

Sarah A 39k 31

Sarah G 424 115

Schyler 326 89

Sidney E 514 135

Sidney H 218 65

Simeon 25 26

Simeon 39 28

Simeon 49 29

Simeon 66 32

Simeon 325 89

Simeon A 39J 31

Thomas C 92 39

Thomas, Jr 206 64

Ulysses S 183 59

William 348 93

William A 229 67

William C 339 92

William C 425 115

William H 221 66

William H 360 97

William P 212 65

William P 334 91

William S 501 132

William W 491a 131

Willis 117 47

Wilna 743 184

Winfred A 496 132

Winfred E 506 134

Cagley, Frank 537 206

Frank 537 206

Gladys M 885 206

Campbell, Alexander 62 39

Bryant 510 134

Dorothy 62 39

Ernest 200 134

Katherine G 852 134

Mary 511 134

Richard 509 134

Samuel 511 134

Thomas 62 39

Carey, Clara E 787 190

Carl, Elizabeth 24 26

Jonah 24 26

Carneigle, Jane 62 39

Carr, Jessie 792 220

Carson, Andrew 312 172

Jane M 312 172

Carter, Amelia 124 93

John A 83 62

Martha C 193 63

246

INDEX

Carter, May B 192 63

Richard 83 62

Chapin, Amelia 300 164

Freeman 300 164

Chapman, Eliza 92 39

Josiah 164 56

Childs, Charles 253 73

George 253 73

Clark, Matthew 136 51

Clayton, Ruth 312 172

Cockran, James G 396 107

Simon 396 107

Cole, Abraham 314 174

Eugene L 314 174

Frederick G 705 1 74

Willard G 704 1 74

Van Rensellaer 314 174

Combs, Charles 292 159

Mary 292 81

Concannon, James 288 157

Lloyt 649 157

Cone, Elizabeth A 282 155

Isaac 282 155

Connell, Mary D 83 62

Cooke, Frances 129 99

Cooper, Alice 653 158

Arthur L 619 154

Arabella 272 77

Carrie B 608 153

Catherine 106 41

Catherine 656 160

Caroline 113 42

Charles B 317 87

Charles B 609 153

Charles B 709 176

Charles H 712 177

Charles W 114 42

Charles W 278 78

Charles W 292 81

Clara 620 154

Constance 31 28

David B 107 41

David B 274 77

David C 657 160

Dora 714 177

Downing B 647 157

Earl C 610 153

Earl N 624 154

Edward 621 154

Edwin S 293 81

Elizabeth 112 42

Elizabeth 720a 178

Cooper, Elizabeth A 277 78

EmmaT 288 81

Eugene N 276 78

Eugene R 625 154

Fanny 47 29

Floyd B 626 154

Frances 652 158

Frances D 648 157

Frank D 289 81

George N 271 77

George M 622 154

Grace 660 160

Harry B 323 88

Harry B 720 178

Hattie S 322 88

Haviland 318 87

Henrietta B 116 42

Hester E 286 80

Hollis 613 153

Homer 659 160

Ida A 291 81

Isadore 273 77

James M in 42

Jane 108 41

John 115 42

John M 710 176

John W 719 178

Jonah 38 28

Leslie L 658 160

Linnie 650 158

Linnie B 290 81

Lucy K 713 177

Mabel 623 154

Mary 109 41

Mary D 316 87

Mary E 275 78

Mary J 284 80

Maude 320 88

Milton D 285 80

Nelly 166 56

Nelson 651 158

Oliver G 287 81

Ralph D 279 78

Russel R 612 153

Sarah 48 29

Sarah no 41

St. Claud 319 88

Sylvanus 65 41

Texanna 321 88

William Y 6n 153

Zebulon 105 41

Cornelius, Catherine 292 81

INDEX

247

Cort, Belle 698

Caroline 699

Charles E 312

Edwin G 701

Jacob 312

Jane M 700

Joseph C 702

Ruth H 703

Cox, Dorothy B 516

Elizabeth P 517

T. W 219

T.W.,Jr S15

Cook, Frances 129

Craft, Clarinda 223

Cracraf t, Charles 69

Martha 69

Craig, Andrew 32

Lydia 32

Crimean, Emeline 394

Crites, Carl D 777

Daniel H 394

Harold H 776

Ida E 402

Isaac 402

Jacob 401

Sarah A 401

Cummings, Caroline S . . . . 707

Frank M 316

Margaret D 708

Daniels, Kate R 479

Darst, Grace 267

Dawson, Ferris 262

Davis, Aldert 179

Cora J 488

Ethel M 490

George N 489

Samuel 179

Walbert 179

Day, Estella D 690

Ida A 691

lola M 693b

John N 112

John N 692

Margaret E 689

Mary L 308

Mildred 694a

Morris R 307

Morris R 694

Priscilla 296

Stephen 112

Stephen 309

Steven H 693

172 172

85 172

85

172

172

172

136

136

136

136

49

137

52

52

29

29

189

191 191 190 190 17s 17s 17s 202

151 74 59 130 130 130 130 130

215 215 166

84 166 214

84 166 166 166 162

84

85 166

Day, Wilma 693b

De Lancy, Ella M 90

Joseph 90

Denry, Mary 695

Dennis, Bruce 682

Claire 994a

Dennison, Nancy 139

Deurdorff , Rebecca 90

Dildine, Margaret 407

Dille, Ezra 107

Hannah 107

Sarah 160

Dilley, Endora 186

Dinwiddle, Belle 1 544

Donald 890

Edith J 546

Edward L 545

Elenor 891

John W 237

Joseph P 543

Lawrence K 892

Marion E 542

Maxine D 893

Oscar 237

Doddridge, Alexander 132

Charles P 367

Mabel A 368

Philip H 369

William B 132

William B 366

Donaldson, Charles 666

Mary E 935

Robert 666

Donohue, Edith 736

Dorsey, Willa 641

Downey, Alfred 603

Blanche E 602

Issie B 606

John A 273

John A 273

John A., Jr 601

Maude 605

Ralph 600

Raymond 604

Sarah E 607

Dowd, Conner loi

Lucretia loi

Downing, Amanda M 287

Henry H 287

Drury, Helen M 543

Duncan, Caroline E 297

Dimn, Cora 496

166

38

38

216

164

164

103

38

192

80

80

55

60

142

143

143

143

207

142

207

208

207

208

142

99

99

99 99 162 213 213 182 156 152 152 152 152 152 152 152 152 152 152 70 70 157 157 208 162 132

248

INDEX

Duval, Bertha 467 125

Duyckinck, Sarah F 114 87

James 114 87

Edmunds, 116 42

Edom, Nellie 764 187

Edwards, James 473 126

Eggert, Augustus C 315 174

Maude 315 174

Elberts, Weyntje i 23

Elder, G. W 307 166

Dora 307 166

Ell, Elizabeth 690 215

Erickson, Judge 644 157

Evans, Mabelle 630 21

Eves, Edwin S 482 480

Ewing, Lelia P 356 96

Femstrom, Helen 630 210

Charles 630 210

Fisher, Alexander 125 93

Arabella F 351 182

Charlotte 959 217

David A 350 181

David W 958 217

Frederick 61 37

Gemm B 735 182

Gilbert 960 217

IdaE 352 183

Kenneth W 736 182

Maria L 61 37

Mary J 353 93

Rachel A 354 93

William 125 93

Winfred B 737 182

Fitch, Mary A 99 68

Flanner, Ida K 128 97

Fleming, Rebecca 132 99

Fletcher, Isaac 311 167

Sophia 311 167

Flock, Louisa 175 129

Forbs, Mary 135 loi

Foster, Amanda 171 125

Minnie 633 211

William 633 211

Fraker, Berdean 629 210

Francis, Laura 444 1 20

Frans, Clara 902 153

Cleova L 900 153

Eva E 901 153

Theodore 614 153

Fravel, Eusebia 229 138

Freeman, Martha 115 88

Freese, Caroline 689 214

French, Adelia A 350 181

John C 667 214

John C 667 214

Leanna M 936 214

Frieson, Phoebe 45 29

Frost, Lucy A 149 in

Worthy 149 in

Fullmer, Charles S 529 205

Charles S 880 205

Regina B 881 205

Fulton, Margaret 280 78

Funk, Clarence W 475 202

Bernadine 863 202

Gaddes, George W 858 201

Thomas 469 201

Thomas B 859 201

Gallager, Genevieve 94 39

Gamble (or Gambell)

Agnes L 771 188

Anna 628 154

Caroline E 636 155

Carrie L 772 188

Catherine G 631 155

Cecil 915 632

Charles O 637 157

Charles W 283 78

David B 97 40

Edwin, Jr 920 211

Edwin R 635 155

Edwin S 282 78

Elizabeth 632 155

Elizabeth F 303 84

Francis F 902 210

Francis H 630 155

George F 904 210

Harvey 106 41

Harvey 917 211

Herbert F 629 154

Janet L 923 212

John 775 188

John C 280 78

John C 903 210

Leroy 282 78

Levi W 303 165

Margaret 897 208

Martha 774 188

Mildred 921 211

Raymond 918 211

Raymond L 922 212

Robert H 392 107

Russel 916 211

Ruth 773 183

INDEX

249

Gamble or (Gambell)

Sylvanus 281

Sylvanus C 627

Walter 634

Walter 919

William 392

William B 905

George, Cecil M 857

Effie 569

Edward 464a

Grace M 568

Harvey 251

Helen L 570

Margaret 464

Seth C 464

Seth C., Jr 856

Thomas 251

Virginia V 855

Gettemy, Martha 380

Gibson, Ella J 373

Gillette, Pauline 317

Gillespie, Alice L 473

Boyd M 860

Bryant W 470

Bryant W 861

Emma 471

Kate 474

Lela 477

Luella J 472

Pauline W 475

Ralph M 476

Thomas 172

Gilson, Eva 343

Goldberg, Perineia 287

Gormley, Forest M 544

John M 544

Grafton, Bryant 201

Katherine 199

Mary 200

Samuel 91

Samuel 202

Grau, Justine 691

Green, Alice 289

Amy 340

Maria P 182

Thomas W 289

Greenwood, Minnie G 441

Gregg, Caroline 241

Grifi&n, Emily E 256

Eimice A 150

Gromann, Charles 542

Edna, 1 532

78 154 15s 211

201 149

73 149 122 122 201 148 201 187 102

175 126 201 126 201 126 126 126 126 126 126

57 92

157

142

142

64

64

64

39

64

215

81

180

131

158

120

146

149

113 207 142

Gromann, Henry 542

Haight, Kate A 283

Hall, David B 213

Edward F 313

Hanley, Alice 418

James 418

Hanna, Adeline 294

Clarriet 295

Elenor 294

Jane 298

John V 108

John T 670

John W 297

Mary E 296

Thomas 108

Walker D 671

Harris, Frank 115

Lucy M 115

Harper, Maria

Haskins, Julia C 81

Hass, Delia 194

Hawkins, Albert 331

Ella J.... _ 331

Hawes, Lewis E 636

Hayden, Ann E 182

Joseph 182

Hayward, Alfred 351

Alfred W 738

Alfreda 1 961

Arabella A 742

Arthur F 739

Charles W 351

Earl B 963

Earl G 741

Ida M 740

Roland F 962

William W 965

Hazelbalker, Mary C iS4a

Hendricks, Belitje i

Hewett, Mary A 637

Hill, Henrietta 76

Rufus 76

Hitchcock, Adeline F 780

Bryan H 781

Donald E 785

Frank H 782

Frank A 399

John V 778

Helen F 779

Pearl 784

Robert M 783

Ruth 786

207

78

85

173

114

194

83

83

160

83 82

83 83 41 163 88 42

61

^33 179 179 155 130 130 182 182 218 183 182 182 218 183 183 218 219 116

23

156

37

58

190

190 190 190

250

INDEX

Hitchcock, S. A 399

Hixson, Curtis R 413

A. Frank 832

Hockett, J. Maxwell 862

Oliver O 472

Hockley, Thomas 308

William 308

Hodges, Minnie M 127

Norman W 127

Holler, Aaron M 457

Avis M 844

Edna E 843

Ida B 842

Hopkins, Benjamin 225

Louisa D 224

Phoebe 225

Hoppe, Geertie 5

Matys II

William 10

Houfstater, Cora E 430

Hover, Addie L 398

Bryant G 395

Caroline E 389

Charles A 393

Cyrus H 146

Florence E 397

Joseph 46

Joseph 0 391

Kate P 394

Lora 1 390

Martha J 399

Mary E 392

Mercy W 393a

Minnie L 396

Hudson, Dora 319

Humble, Pearl 642

Hiunmel, Ernest 190

Ernest 190

Marie A 505

Humes, Olive 76

Himt, Charlotte E 114

Holloway W 114

Samuel C 798

Hutchison, J. W 519

Ihrie, Lake 370

Mary J 370

Irwin, E. S 324

Helen W 957

Ruth H 722

Samuel B 721

Ireland, Elizabeth 402

Jacobe, Trintje

189 112 196

202 202

96

96 122 199 199 199

66 138

66

23

23

24 117 J07 107 107 107

52 107 106 107 107 107 107 107 188 107

88 156

61 133 ^33

S8 487

87 192 136 i8s i8s

89 217 179 179 191 232

Jamison, Hazel 776

Janes, Elizabeth 381

Johnson, Alberta 596

Anna C 769

Carrie E 768

Frances L 767

Gertrude C 766

Joseph R 765

Julia 236

MelvinC 868i

Myron C 764

William E 381

Zopher 381

Jones, Hattie 167

Jolly, Sarah 112

Keats, Jessie E 265

Keller, Anna E 165

Aurilla 164

Clara 452

Gertrude 166

Henry 456

John 167

John G 72

Martha 163

Maude 453

Winfield 168

Winfield 455

Winnie 454

Kelley, Claude 673

Charles 674

Emma 465

Frank 675

Frank D 298

Jennie D 677

Mary F 672

Randolph 676

Richard T 465

Kelsey, James O 679

Kieth, Lilian 417

John 417

Kimball, Vivian 694

Kenney, Charles 525

George W 525

Jerry M 525

Kip, Annetie 17

Catrina 18

Cornelius 15

Elizabeth 19

Hendrick H 7

Isaak 14

Jacob 16

Nicassius 7

187

152

187

187

187

187

187

142

187

187

187

187

56

84

74

56

56

121

56

121

56

32

S6

121

56

121

121

164

164

124

164

83 164 164 164 124 164 114 114 166 137 137 137

25

25 25

25 24 25

25

24

INDEX

251

Kissam, A. M 43 29

Anna 4od 3 1

Daniel 40a 31

Franklin 40c 31

John R 40b 31

Richard 40 31

Kline, Elbert 648 157

Klneisley, John R 718 178

Russel M 322 178

Kurfiss, George 663 160

Hattie O 933a 213

John E 933 213

Lackey, Elizabeth 184 59

Ladd, Elizabeth 97 66

Lancaster, Paralee 214 65

Lane, Mary 118 47

Larminie, Charles 143 106

Samuel H 143 52

Law, Esther 693 166

Lawrence, George W 81 61

Mary A 81 37

William 46 29

Leach, Bert C 643 156

Don C 641 156

Eugene E 639 156

Ida M 638 156

James 248 156

John F 640 156

John 284 156

Lloyt C 642 156

Thomas H 284 156

LeMasters, Luman W 389 188

Phillip 389 107

Lenhart, Harry 700 217

John H 956 217

Lewis, Harriet A 274 77

W. L 274 152

Lightfoot, Charles B 344 92

Lindley, Albert 533 206

Albert A 533 206

Albert G 882 206

Samuel L 533 206

Lindly, Bayard B 295 83

Emily 78 60

John M 29s 160

John M 664 160

Jennie F 665 160

Littell, Samuel 28 13

Logan, Lucinda 162 119

Lomax, Abel 97 66

Isabelle 97 40

Love joy, Claude B 449 1 20

Lovejoy, Edwin 163

Luscombe, Elizabeth E 410

Thomas T 410

Ljmn, Genevieve 360

Magie, Samuel 58

Manning, J. H 445

Maret, Benton 480

Norma 865

Marsh, Abram 38c

Bryant 38d

Hannah 38f

Isaac 38

Isaac 38b

John 38a

Susan 38e

Martin, Archelaus 149

Elizabeth 238

Hester 418

Isabel 149

Maria 135

Sarah 141

McCauley, Elizabeth 66

James 66

McClain, Evert R 796

McClandish, Estella 385

McCorkle, Emmett W. . . . 222

Emmett W., Jr 522

McCormack, Ellen

McCoy, Jane 246

McDonald, Waitie 721

McElree, George W 305

James 305

Helen B 687

Hiram W 686

Ralph A 688

McFarland, Elizabeth 105

Mary 107

McGill, Mary 77

McGrew, Katherine C. . . . 317

Johns 317

McLean, William R 981

McLeary, Mary J 668

McMillan, Charles 752

Jasper A 668

John 754

Mary 751

Ruth 753

McVay, Demas L 296

Franklin 296

Demas L 938

Franklin, 296

John 669

120

193

193

97

34

120

203

203

30

30

30

28

30

30

30

III

144

194

III

lOI

106 47 47

402

105 66

137

147 217

i6s i6s 166

i6s 166

77 80

37 17s 175 221 214

185 214 i8s i8s i8s 162 162 214 162 162

252

INDEX

McVay, Leanna J 666

Priscilla D 667

Robert 937

Thomas F 668

McVicer, Anne C 139

John 139

Meeker, A. M 42

Samuel 44

Mercer, Rebecca 330

Meridith, Adelbert P 368

Eli 368

Frank D 746

Merriman, Mary 133

Merris, Daniel 78

Mary J 78

Metcalf , Alston 763

Isabeth 763b

Marjory 762

Mitchell 763a

Richard A 377

Meyer, Fredrica D 741

William 741

Milan, Laura A 470

Miller, Horace 211c

John R 211

John R., Jr 211b

Lucinda 396

Margaret E 211a

Mary E 153

Minton, Mary L 113

Mathias 113

Mitchel, Anna 372

Bertha 386

Bryant 770a

Catherine W 136

Charles E 750

Charlotte 770

Clark 384

Clarence M 748

David 133

Edna G 755

Edwin G 756

Eliza A 134

Frances L 380

George A 757

Georgia 387

Hannah A 143

Hannah M 383

Howard R 749

Isaac C 144

Isabelle 138

Jane 137

162 162 214 162 103 103 29 29 179 184 184 184 100 60 60 186 186 186 186 186 183 219 201 13s 13s 13s 107

13s 115

85 186

lOI

106 187

51 i8s 187 loS i8s

51

SI 103 186 106

SI I OS i8S

SI 102

SI

Mitchel, Jane 378 102

John 379 102

John B 140 51

John F 38s 105

Joseph 139 51

Katharyn 758 186

Katherine C 374 102

Lettie M 371

Martha M 382 103

Mary B 377 102

Mathew 370 100

Mathew B 68 51

Mathew C 142 51

Mathew 376 102

Mathew W 759 186

Nancy K 381 103

Robert 375 102

Robert 135 51

Robert B 760 186

Robert 1 747 185

Simeon 138 51

Torrence 141 51

William D 761 186

William T 373 102

Moll, Lambert H 3 23

Montgomery, Clarence. ... 195 63

Ruth A 392 188

Moore, Dora 264 150

Margaret 57 30

Moorman, Altha 406 109

Morrow, Carol L 729 180

Helen M 730 181

Hodson 340 92

John M 341 92

John T 340 180

Merritt B 726 180

Neil 729 180

Ruth F 731 181

Wendell B 727 180

Mount, Jasper E 290 159

Jasper E 290 159

MuflEat, Anne 251 148

Mulford, Abraham 35 28

Elizabeth 35a 28

Sarah 3sb 28

Mvillen, Kathryn 1 738 182

Muraine, Mortimer 699 172

Myers, Abraham 540 142

Emma M 540 142

Nagle, Grear 233 68

Samuel G 535 139

Nalbert, Kittie M 442 120

INDEX

253

Niehause, Charles A 183 131

Minnie K 183 131

Newell, Frederick W 397 107

William H 397 107

Newman, John

Nicely, Jacob 105 77

Sarah 105 77

Nissen, Charles D 945 215

Catherine A 946 215

Harold S 944 215

Hans 690 215

Mary E 943 215

Nis 690 215

Walter R 947 215

Northrup, Anna G 451 121

Henry W 165 121

James H 450 121

Norton, Elizabeth 225 66

Nye, Isabel 544 142

Pangburn, Clarissa 149 iii

Parkinson, Elizabeth no 83

Parish, A. L 583 150

Parsons, Dorothy T 887 207

Ella 889 207

Hiram O 538 206

John 538 206

John H 888 207

Truman 886 207

Partch, Hoyt 772 188

Mary 966 219

Robert C 967 219

Partelle, Mary E 417 193

Patterson, James 507 134

Jennie 508 134

Margaret M 509 134

Thomas M 199 64

Paulase, Mynonn 11 24

Payne, Lucinda 491 131

Pearce, Harriet 102 72

Michael 102 72

Peavy, Melissa 465 1 24

Peckinpaw, Simon 200 134

Perkins, Mary J 237 142

Sally E 573 150

Perry, Ida L 463 122

Peters, M. Frances 533 206

Peterson, O. C 608 153

Paul 899 153

Phelps, A. Cassius 187 61

Piatt, Jacob 349 93

Pierce, Jonathan 311 167

Ruth 311 167

Pierce, Sarah J 351 182

Pierson, Frank M 502 133

Frank M., Jr 870 204

Post, Adam C 149 53

Adelaide 416 114

Adalaide E 797 192

Albert L 810 193

Alice L 804 192

Alvin D 969 219

Arthur C 821 194

Asher T 145 52

Bryant 147 52

Charles A 408 in

Charles B 790 190

Charles C 69 52

Charles C 402 109

Charles G 151 53

Claire B 792 191

Clarence M 791 190

Clark C 402 191

Cora E 788 190

Corwin H 419 114

Cyrus V 811 193

Edward G 403 109

Edna J 796 191

Etta M 402 191

Florence N 800 192

Frank P 818 194

Marold R 417 114

Harvey 152 53

Helen C 968 219

Helen M 420 114

Helen M 822 194

Helen R 794 191

Howard 814 193

Ida G 793 191

Ira B 415 113

Isaac B 150 53

Jerome K 815 194

Jeremiah 69 52

John 972 220

John C 816 194

Katherine A 805 192

Katie E 409 in

Laurence 819 194

Leonidas C 795 191

Leonidas H 148 52

Leonidas H 406 109

Louie C 789 190

Mabel 413 in

Margaret 114 87

Margaret G 411 in

254

INDEX

Post, Marion 823 194

Martha 146 52

Martha 407 iii

Martha H 799 192

Martha J 405 109

Martha L 801 192

Mary 973 220

Mary E 404 109

Mary M 412 iii

Mildred A 802 192

Raymond A 809 193

Robert R 820 194

Ruth 798 192

Samuel A 401 109

Sarah J 803 192

Stanley B 813 193

Vernon B 418 114

William F 414 in

William S 400 109

William S 787 190

Winfred B 410 in

Winfred H 817 194

Winfred L 812 193

Postlewaite, Elizabeth .... 93 65

Pratt, Sarah S 120 91

Priest, Nancy 289 158

Ransom, Mercy A 67 49

Rawhouser, Anna 906 210

Jerome L 631 210

Jerome L 908 210

John G 907 210

Rawles, Eliza J 149 in

John 149 III

Rayburn, Sara M 276 154

Reeder, Margaret 66 47

Rice, Ethel 646 157

Rich, Corrilla 737 217

Ridgeway, Clarriet A 934a 213

James L 665 213

Philip L 934 213

William B 665 213

Wilma J 934b 213

Riggan, Sarah 571 149

Roach, Harold V 940 214

Henry 672 214

Raymond 939 214

Robbins, Ida A 309 85

Ida M 415 113

Roberts, Grace B 618 153

Leona P 617 153

Marvin M 275 78

Mary 616 153

Roberts, Maude 614

Volney W 615

Robertson, Bernard R . . . . 560

Clara L 556

Clifford L 551

Elizabeth B 547

Eli M 100

Emil M 553

Eva B 550

Fletcher L 239

Francis M 548

Glenn 552

Hezekiah 100

Irene J 557

John H 554

Joseph A 549

Joseph H 238

Mary J 237

Wendall 555

Rockwell, Elkanah 151

Maria 151

Rodgers, Delia A 533

William H 233

Ross, Abigail 58

Daniel 31

Daniel, Jr 45

James 57

Mary 63

Nathaniel 34

Rachel 46

Routt, Birdie M 221

John L 221

Rowley, Ann 183

Runnels, Julia 149

Rushmore, Abigail 29

Russell, Catherine 149

Sanger, Adna 225

Benjamin H 527

David 226

Edith M 529

Elnora A 524

Harvey 96

Harvey C 877

Hazel C 525

Julia 878

L. W 223

Mary 227

Ross 224

Ross 879

Sarah A 526

Sarah E 528

Violetta P 523

153 153 146

145

145

144

40

145 144

69 144

145 69 145 145 144

145 114

S3

139

68

30

28

29

30

32

28

29

66

136

131

III

27

III

66

138

66

138

222

40

205

222

205

66

66

66

205

222

138

222

INDEX

255

Sarber, Myrtle 366

Sasse, Henrietta C 542

Scheckler, Bryant 198

D.J 88

Edna J 196

Frank J 88

Maude E 197

Searing, John 25

Hannah 25

Mary 39

Seitz, Catherine 842

Sellers, Charles W 595

Clyde C 597

Katherine 599

Margaret 300

Mary E 598

Robert D 596

Thomas N 272

Shaw, Hannah 451

Sheldon, Berta 828

Harry J 426

Ruby 827

Walter B 828a

Shields, N.M 645

Shirk, Abner 698

Edwin C 954

Michael 698

Richard A 955

Shurte, Alice E 543

John 543

Sill, Anna 7

Silvers, Anna 169

Skow, Dora L 941

Frederick P 689

Mads 689

Margaret D 942

Smith, Anna M 692

Bertha 194

Daniel R 412

Daniel E. W 412

David 294

J- B 330

John V 294

Lou 330

Lulu N 663

Martha J 661

Thomas D 662

Wilford M 194

Snyder, Hoyt P 585

Jessie B 580

John K 258

Lucy 581

99 Snyder,Maude 578 150

142 Paul J 584 150

63 Pearl E 579 150

38 Sophia J 582 150

63 Wildie W 583 150

38 Spittal, Bertha M 502 133

63 Cassias D 503 133

27 JohnH 188 61

26 Stalter, Anna 254 74

28 Charles E 263 74

199 Chester L 591 151

152 Delphia 262 74

152 Edwin R 264 74

152 Elura 258 74

164 Emma J 573 150

152 Ethel C 574 150

152 Eimice V 592 151

152 Franklin 259 74

121 Frederick L 267 74

195 George H 256 74

195 Gladys Y 588 151

19s Harold 587 151

195 Hiram 103 74

IS7 John 103 74

216 John F 576 150

216 John W 265 74

216 Julia J 266 74

216 Lottie M 575 150

207 Mabel G 590 151

208 Martha B 257 74

25 Mary K 255 74

122 Moreta L 589 151

215 Samuel B 261 74

214 Verne 586 151

214 Volney J 577 150

215 Stealy, Amos 842 221

166 Elva 980 221

133 Haldene R 842 199

III Kirk H 979 221

III Studley, Kittle 293 81

160 Steinbrook, Margaret 67 32

179 Stensell, Lulu 425 115

160 Stewart, Eliza J 148 52

160 Gladys 498 204

213 Grace 494 204

160 Samuel 148 109

160 Stholp, Sarah 185 132

133 Stoops, Irene 239 69

150 Straight, Nelson H 188 61

150 Stroup, Mae 609 153

74 Stuckey, Alfred B 154a 116

150 Anna 480 127

256

INDEX

Stuckey, Asa W iS4d ii6

Avis A IS4C ii6

Bryant 478 127

Elizabeth C i54f 117

Frances E i54h 117

Grace i54g "7

Hazel 1541 117

John S iS4b 116

John S 174 127

Joseph W 154 116

Julia P 864 202

Madison W 479 127

Ruby 482 127

Samuel 169 122

Sarah M 169 122

Sullivan, Mary 269 151

Sunderland, James 393 188

Mercy E 393 107

Tabitha 395 189

Sutton, Eva 178 59

Swain, Helen 629 154

Sweeney, David L 423 194

Emily E 423 194

Mary 495 132

Swickard, Susanna 306 84

Talbot, Elizabeth 514 135

Talcott, Florence 238 69

Henry 238 69

Taylor, Elmira 94 66

Teeple, Polly 100 69

Thomas, Florence 323 88

Mary 148 109

Theresa 315 174

Thompson, Ada E 845 199

Charles B 847 199

Christine B 866 204

Elizabeth A 846 199

Jay 847f 199

John B 867 204

Walter B 483 203

Wilma C 868 204

William 847a 199

William Z 458 199

Thorpe, Ella 331 179

Toole, Bertha 541 142

Roy 541 142

Trieglaff , Helen A 504 133

Oscar G 189 133

Tucker, Grace M 537 142

Henry 236 142

Lloyd B . . . 540 142

Martha F 538 142

Tucker, Roy H 539

William 236

William C 541

Tupper, Hannah 313

Turner, David 332

Florence 496

James 496

Margaret C 725

Murray 332

Tyler, Delia F 99

Jeremiah 99

Ute, Hugh 649

Vaile, Anna E 313

Clara E 311

Edward G 113

Edward L 315

Edward L., Jr 706

Emma C 314

Leonard 113

Mary E 310

Savilla 667

Susan M 312

Vance, Andrew M 286

Ann 60

Bert C 646

Grace 644

Lloyt 645

Robert 60

Van Gysse, Isaak 7

Vankirk, Addison 304

Arthur no

Charles C 303

Dora G 685

Elizabeth E 306

Mary J 305

Ralph no

Van Winkle, Jacob 9

Margrita S 9

Symon J 9

Walling 9

Varner, Garnet 829

Vasbinder, Ephraim 59

David 74

Jane 75

Viglenny, May 635

Vincent, Earl B 835

Fred M 834

George H 638

HughR 836

James O 439

Rex R 837

Volke, Lillie 737

142 142 142

173 180 132 132 180 180 68 68 157 173 167

8S

174

174

173

85

167

214

171

157

36

157

157

157

36

24

84

83

84

i6s

84

84

83

232

24

26

230

196

36

36

36

155

198

198

156

198

182

INDEX

257

Volke, William 737 182

Wagner, Anna 276 78

David 276 154

Walker, Rachel 666 213

Wall, Julia A 527 138

Wallace, Arthur H 434 118

Walton, Mary 170 124

Warner, Benjamin 170 124

Harriet 1 70 1 24

Warren, Eugene C 717 178

W. Stewart 321 178

Watson, Eunice 772a 106

John 387 106

Wattles, Lauren tine 122 92

Webster, Nellie 627 154

Wellman, Chester 0 161 119

Eugene B 438 119

Margaret J 439 119

Welsh, Agnew 430 196

Albert C 463 122

Alice E 457 122

Anna 460 122

Anson S 467 125

Bryant 169 57

Bryant M 852 200

Dana E 830 196

Daniel R 487 1 29

Earl B 829 196

Emma 459 122

Emma 469 125

Emma M 854 200

Emma W 173 57

Frances 486 1 29

George H 159 55

George H 171 57

George St. C 461 122

Georgia S 483 1 29

Gertrude P 468 125

Grace 484 129

Hannah 172 57

Harry M 462 122

Harry M 485 129

Helen C 853 200

Jane 458 122

Jane A 70 54

Jane A 176 57

JohnB 175 57

Madison W 73 56

Margaret A 833 196

Margaret B 464 122

Mary A 851 200

Mary L 466 125

Welsh, Opal M 832 196

Pauline W 174 127

Rhea M 831 196

William M 465 124

William St. C 170 57

West, Frances 846a 199

Westerveld, Cornelius J. . . 22 26

Weyer, Nona E 790 190

Weygandt, Barbara 303 165

Isaac 306 84

John M 306 84

Wheeler, Emma 85 38

Maria E 248 73

Nicholas 488 130

Whetstone, Jennie 403 109

White, Adelaide F 926 212

Bryan H 927 212

Donald E 931 212

Frank 661 212

Frank 928 212

Helen F 925 212

John V 924 212

Laura 130 49

Nettie A 376 102

Pearl 930 212

Robert M 929 212

Ruth 932 212

Whitehurst, Mary F 412 in

Whitsel, Lola E 491 131

William 491 131

Wiley, Olive 223 222

Wilson W 223 222

Williams, Nellie V 777 189

Wilson, Abigail 314 174

Daniel 140 104

Effie 241 70

John 241 146

Joseph R 246 147

Joseph 246 147

Kady 314 174

Olive 140 104

Peter 314 15^4

Samuel L 433 118

Winne, Marte 9 26

Peter 9 26

Wisley, Everett T 895 208

F. T 578 208

Mary E 894 208

Roy O 896 208

Woodruff, Aim 37 235

Catherine 37 31

Joanna 63 32

258

INDEX

Woodson, Hester A 221 136

Woodward, A. W 217 65

WooUey, Aaron K

Abraham 37 31

Abram R 235 •

Catherine 37 31

Elizabeth

Wright, John G 573 ^ 150

William A 573*fiy 150

Yarbrough, Charles R 572 149

Ernest E 571 149

Newton L 255 149

Yeast, Frank W i54f 117

Yrens, Rebecca 4 23

Young, Frank 568 149

John 568 149

Nancy 389 188

Sarah A 63 40

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