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     Merton Z. Chamness was born in January 1878 at IN.¹ He was the son of Daniel T. Chamness and Rebecca Angeline Thomas.¹ Merton Z. Chamness appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 in the household of Joseph T. Thomas and Daniel T. Chamness at Washington Twp., Randolph, IN; 1910 Census Washington twp. Randolph Co. IN
THOMAS, Joseph 89 b. NC (Father in Law)
CHAMNESS:
Daniel 54 b. IN fa. b. NC mo. b. NC
Rebecca 53 b. IN fa b. NC mo. b. WVA
They have a son Merton Z. b. Jan. 1878

Per Diane, Rebecca is found as Rebecca A. & Angeline in different censuses.

Ancestry.com shows both Daniel and Chamness and Joseph Thomas in the index, and both point to the same page in district 146, but the family is not found there. RJ searched every page of the 3 districts of Washington Twp, at Ancestry.com, and could not find this family.²

     Andrew Thomas married Cynthia (?).¹ Andrew Thomas was born circa 1816 at NC.¹ He and Joseph T. Thomas Andrew and Joseph are the only Thomas' in Green Twp who were born in NC. Are they brothers or cousins?

...note, though, there are LOTS of Thomas' in Wayine and Randolph Co. who were from NC. in 1850. Andrew Thomas lived on 15 September 1850 at dwelling 422, Green Twp, Wayne, IN.¹

     Her married name was Thomas.¹ Cynthia (?) married Andrew Thomas.¹ Cynthia (?) was born circa 1822 at IN.¹ She lived with Andrew Thomas on 15 September 1850 at dwelling 422, Green Twp, Wayne, IN.¹

     Hannah R. Thomas was born circa 1840 at IN.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Thomas and Cynthia (?).¹ Hannah R. Thomas lived with Andrew Thomas on 15 September 1850 at dwelling 422, Green Twp, Wayne, IN.¹

     Judith A. Thomas was born circa 1842 at IN.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Thomas and Cynthia (?).¹ Judith A. Thomas lived with Andrew Thomas on 15 September 1850 at dwelling 422, Green Twp, Wayne, IN.¹

     Ruth S. Thomas was born circa 1846 at IN.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Thomas and Cynthia (?).¹ Ruth S. Thomas lived with Andrew Thomas on 15 September 1850 at dwelling 422, Green Twp, Wayne, IN.¹

     John A. Thomas was born circa 1848 at IN.¹ He was the son of Andrew Thomas and Cynthia (?).¹ John A. Thomas lived with Andrew Thomas on 15 September 1850 at dwelling 422, Green Twp, Wayne, IN.¹

     Her married name was Moore.¹ Ruth J. Jenkins was born on 24 July 1915; BK gives year only. SSDI record is presumed by RJ to be a match.^3,5 She married John Clark Moore Jr., son of John Clark Moore and Pearl Emma Moore, circa 1943 at 1st wife per BK; (marriage date is just a guess based on sons birthdate).^1,3 Her Social Security Number was (an unknown value) before 1951 at 291-09-5958, OH. Ruth J. Jenkins died on 6 December 1978 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, Franklin, OH, at age 63; Certificate 089361. No autopsy, marital status divorced. Census Tract 2770.^3,6,2

     Her married name was Moore.⁴ Carmen De La Noe married John Clark Moore Jr., son of John Clark Moore and Pearl Emma Moore, circa 1970; date presumed by RJ.^5,2,3 Carmen De La Noe died in 2005.²

     Esther Louise Friedman SSDI has a very close - seemingly probable - match:

Esther Louise OMara, born 25 Apr 1930 Ohio, died 29 Jun 1989 Los Angeles. SSN 293-24-7768. Maiden name Friedman. Her Social Security Number was (an unknown value) at 293-24-7768.² She was born on 25 April 1930 at OH.² As of after 1956,her married name was Moore.¹ She married John Clark Moore Jr., son of John Clark Moore and Pearl Emma Moore, between 1957 and 1969 at 4th wife per BK; date presumed by RJ, not given by BK.

Per BK, she was Jewish.¹ Esther Louise Friedman died on 29 June 1989 at Los Angeles, CA, at age 59.²

     George Overmeyer was New Tag A BIOGRAPHY OF GEORGE (III) OVERMIRE, by Larry Overmire (5th great grandson):
George (III) was born on the Pennsylvania frontier in 1755 in the midst of the French and Indian War, as has been said "while Indians were attacking their neighbors." His mother Eva died when he was only about 4 years old. His father quickly remarried to provide a mother for the children. She was Anna Barbara Vogt (Fought/Foucht).

The hardships of frontier life provided little, if any, opportunity for education for young George. He moved with his parents and siblings to Northumberland county when he was about 15.

In 1776, he served in the Revolutionary War as a private in Capt. John Clarke's 1st Co., 4th Battalion, Northumberland Co. PA militia. His father was Captain of the 6th Company. They were involved in skirmishing and other operations following Gen. Washington's inspiring victories at Trenton and Princeton.

As early as Easter 1805, George and his family appear in the records as members of Mr. Early's congregation at Emanuel's Church at the Loop of Tusseyville, PA. In 1809, George and Mary were the sponsors of their granddaughter Leah's [daughter of George IV] baptism.

On the 22nd of September in 1805, George's father died. He and his half-brother Michael became executors of the will, completing settlement of the estate in 1810. George (III) was bequeathed his father's Revolutionary War sword, obviously a prized item (which his descendants are trying to locate, so far in vain).

In the meantime, most of George's siblings had moved to Ohio, the western frontier at that time, settling in what was known as Overmyertown in what became Perry Co. George, his wife Mary, and their 11 children moved there as well in 1811, the last of the brothers to do so. He had barely settled in Perry Co., apparently on the NW 1/4 section of Jackson Township, when he died. He and his wife are buried in New Reading Cemetery in Perry Co., their tombstones still standing proudly, and well worth the visit by their many descendants.² He and Mary (Anna Maria) Rearick Had 11 Children.^1,2 George Overmeyer married Mary (Anna Maria) Rearick on 22 September 1783 at Paxton Twp., Dauphin, PA.² George Overmeyer died on 23 December 1812 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH.² He was Vol. F, Pg. 93:
"This deed made this 8th day of October, 1832, between John Wolf, Sr. and Elizabeth, his wife -- Peter Overmier and Mary, his wife -- Peter Strohl and Sally, his wife -- Michael Dittoe and Barbara his wife -- and Nancy Overmier and Levi Overmier and wife, all heirs of George Overmeyer, deceased, late of Jackson Township of Perry County, Ohio, parties of the first part, and John Wolf and James Palmer, parties of the second part. Witnesseth; That whereas George Overmeyer died seized in fee simple of the NW 1/4 Section 10 Jackson Township leaving a widow and eleven (11) children, heirs to whom the same descended at law as tenants in common, of which quarter section John Wolf and wife, Elizabeth, in right of his wife, daughter of said Overmeyer are entitled to 1/11; Peter Overmier, son of said George, 1/11; Peter Strohl, in right of his wife, Sally, formerly Sally Overmier, to 1/11; Michael Ditto and Barbara, his wife, formerly Barbara Overmier, to 1/11; and by purchase from John Overmier, Jacob Overmier, Jacob Emerich and wife Eve, formerly Overmier, and Mary Overmier, heirs of George Overmeyer, Sr. aforesaid to 4/11 and Nancy Overmier and Levi Overmier entitled each to "1/5 of 1/11" as each one of five (5) heirs of George Overmier, Jr., deceased, and was a son of George Overmeyer, Sr. aforesaid intestate. Now therefore, the parties of the first part in consideration of $300.00 to them paid by John Wolf and James Palmer, of the second part aforesaid, have give, granted, bargained and sold and by these presents do give unto John Wolf and James Palmer and their heirs in fee simple all right, claim and title in aforesaid quarter section of land.” on 8 October 1832 at Land Transfer Deed, New Lexington, Perry, OH.^3,2 He was buried after 8 October 1832; GEORGE'S TOMBSTONE, by Larry Overmire
George is buried in New Reading Cemetery next to his wife Mary who died at the age of 70. The inscription on his headstone reads "George Overmyer died Dec. 23, 1812, aged 57 yrs. 6 mos. and 20 days." It is curious that the headstones of George and his wife Mary match: they are made with identical stone in the same style, and spell the surname "Overmyer." George died in 1812. The other markers of that early period are made of inferior stone and not wearing well, yet George and Mary's stones are in excellent condition. This suggests that the stones were probably cut upon the death of Mary in 1835, George's original stone having been replaced. It is also curious that the surname is spelled "Overmyer," a spelling which seems to have been adopted by later generations, and though it may have been used at the time of Mary's death in 1835, it was probably not used by George himself. Indeed, most of George and Mary's children seem to have gone by the spelling "Overmier" or "Overmire," if, in fact, there was a preference.²

     Mary (Anna Maria) Rearick and George Overmeyer Had 11 Children.^2,1 Mary (Anna Maria) Rearick was born in 1764 at Sunbury, Northumberland, PA.¹ As of 22 September 1783,her married name was Overmeyer.¹ She married George Overmeyer on 22 September 1783 at Paxton Twp., Dauphin, PA.¹ Mary (Anna Maria) Rearick died on 14 August 1835 at New Reading, Perry, OH.¹

     John W. Dittoe was born in 1785 at Musser's Valley, Penna. now Adams township, Snyder, PA.¹ He was the son of Francis Dittoe and Eleanor Gift.¹ John W. Dittoe died in 1853 at Seneca, OH.¹

     George Dittoe was born after 1785.¹ He was the son of Francis Dittoe and Eleanor Gift.¹

     Andrew Dittoe was born after 1786.¹ He was the son of Francis Dittoe and Eleanor Gift.¹

     Marquis de Lafayette King was born on 28 February 1856.^3,2 He was the son of Esq. William Jesse King and Susannah Burgess.³ Marquis de Lafayette King died on 10 August 1931 at age 75.^2,3

     Esq. William Jesse King was Judge and the Justice of the Peace in both Hocking and Perry County, Ohio at Perry & Hocking, OH.^2,3,1 He married Susannah Burgess.¹ Esq. William Jesse King was born on 15 July 1813 at Somerset, PA.¹ He was the son of Jesse King and Mary Rugg.¹ Esq. William Jesse King died on 26 January 1896 at New Lexington, Pike Twp., Perry, OH, at age 82; Clipping from a New Lexington, Ohio Newspaper 1896:
The death of William J. King, one of the pioneer farmers of this township, occurred at his late home last Monday morning, aged 82 years, 6 months and 12 days. Mr. King was an industrious, peaceful citizen and an honest man, in whom the entire community had the highest confidence and respect. A kind and devoted husband and father, an estimable neighbor, has gone from among us and we mourn in consequence. His berefet family has the sympathy of the entire people. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning, at 11 o'clock from the Baptist Church, interment New Lexington cemetery.^1,3,4

     Susannah Burgess married Esq. William Jesse King, son of Jesse King and Mary Rugg.¹ Her married name was King.¹ Susannah Burgess was born on 21 April 1821 at Cumberland, Allegheny, MD.¹ She died on 30 May 1892 at New Lexington, Pike Twp., Perry, OH, at age 71.¹

     Jesse King married Mary Rugg.¹ Jesse King was born in 1787 at Somerset, PA.¹ He was the son of Philip King Jr. and (?) Anne Brooke.² Jesse King was buried in March 1856 at Bethel Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells, IN.¹ He died circa 3 March 1856 at Bluffton, Wells, IN.¹

     Mary Rugg married Jesse King, son of Philip King Jr. and (?) Anne Brooke.¹ Her married name was King.¹ Mary Rugg was born on 18 November 1788 at probably PA.¹ She died in 1855 at Bluffton, Wells, IN.¹

     Philip King Jr. was born circa 1748.¹ He was the son of Philip King and Catherine (?).^1,2 Philip King Jr. married (?) Anne Brooke circa 1770 at PA.¹

     (?) Anne Brooke was born on 27 December 1752 at PA.¹ She married Philip King Jr., son of Philip King and Catherine (?), circa 1770 at PA.¹ As of circa 1770,her married name was (?) King.¹

     Philip King was born on 2 October 1709 at Devonshire, England.¹ He married Catherine (?) circa 1731 at Philadelphia, PA.²

     Catherine (?) was born circa 1710 at "said to have been born at sea".¹ She married Philip King circa 1731 at Philadelphia, PA.¹ As of circa 1731,her married name was King.¹ Catherine (?) died after 1752 at PA.¹

     Michael King was born in 1741 at Philadelphia, PA.¹ He was the son of Philip King and Catherine (?).¹ Michael King died in 1800 at Somerset, PA.¹

      Lynch R. King was also known as Lynch Rudolph He is shown as Lynch Rudolph King in many WorldConnect Family trees, but no source has yet been found. He was born on 11 August 1824 at PA.^2,6 He was the son of Josiah King and Nancy Lynch.^3,4,5 Lynch R. King appeared on the census of 14 August 1850 at dwelling 215, Perry Twp., Fayette, PA; Robert Lynch, 72, farmer, b. PA
Phebe, 41, b. PA
Nancy Jane, 16, b. PA
Lynch R., 25, manufacturer, b. PA. He died on 8 November 1869 at age 45; from obituary.^3,7

      Charles Henry King was also known as Charles W..² He and Martha Alicia Porter They had five children, two sons and three daughters.¹ Charles Henry King married Martha Alicia Porter.¹ Charles Henry King was born on 12 March 1853 at Perry Twp., Fayette, PA.¹ He was the son of Lynch R. King.¹ Charles Henry King died on 27 February 1930 at Los Angeles, CA, at age 76.¹ He was buried after 27 February 1930 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, CA.¹

     Martha Alicia Porter and Charles Henry King They had five children, two sons and three daughters.¹ Her married name was King.¹ Martha Alicia Porter married Charles Henry King, son of Lynch R. King.¹ Martha Alicia Porter was born on 17 November 1854 at IN.¹ She died on 14 July 1930 at Glendale, CA, at age 75.¹ She was buried after 14 July 1930 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, CA.¹

     Leslie Lynch King was born on 25 July 1886 at (some sources show a different year), Chadron, NE.¹ He was the son of Charles Henry King and Martha Alicia Porter.¹ Leslie Lynch King married Dorothy Ayer Gardner on 7 September 1912 at Harvard, IL.¹ Leslie Lynch King was a witness when Dorothy Ayer Gardner was "Just over two weeks after the birth of their son, Dorothy separated from her husband and took her infant son to her sister's home in Oak Park, Illinois and then to her parents home in Grand Rapids, Michigan" circa August 1913 at Oak Park, IL.¹ Leslie Lynch King and Dorothy Ayer Gardner were divorced on 19 December 1913 at Omaha Court. Leslie Lynch King died on 18 February 1941 at Tuscon, AZ, at age 54.¹ He was buried after 18 February 1941 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, CA.¹

     Dorothy Ayer Gardner was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI.¹ She was born on 27 February 1892 at Harvard, IL.¹ As of 7 September 1912,her married name was King.¹ She married Leslie Lynch King, son of Charles Henry King and Martha Alicia Porter, on 7 September 1912 at Harvard, IL.¹ Dorothy Ayer Gardner was "Just over two weeks after the birth of their son, Dorothy separated from her husband and took her infant son to her sister's home in Oak Park, Illinois and then to her parents home in Grand Rapids, Michigan" circa August 1913 at Oak Park, IL.¹ She and Leslie Lynch King Jr. lived after August 1913 at Grand Rapids, MI.¹ Dorothy Ayer Gardner and Leslie Lynch King were divorced on 19 December 1913 at Omaha Court. As of 1917,her married name was Ford.¹ Dorothy Ayer Gardner married Gerald R. Ford on 1 February 1917 at Grand Rapids, MI.¹ Dorothy Ayer Gardner died on 17 September 1967 at Grand Rapids, MI, at age 75.¹