Lucy A. (?)1

F, b. September 1846
     Her married name was Gaddis.1 Lucy A. (?) married Thomas William Gaddis, son of Elisha Peairs Gaddis and Lydia Macy.1 Lucy A. (?) was born in September 1846 at IN.1 She and Thomas William Gaddis appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Dwelling 33, West River Twp, Randolph, IN.2

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 220-1900.
  2. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 220.

Nicholas Bennett1

M, b. circa 1827
     Nicholas Bennett was born circa 1827 at OH.1

Child of Nicholas Bennett

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 1880.

Mary Ellen Flanagan1,2

F, b. September 1852, d. 17 January 1939
Mary Ellen Flanagan|b. Sep 1852\nd. 17 Jan 1939|p44.htm#i2919|(?) Flanagan|b. May 1818|p44.htm#i2920||||||||||||||||
     Mary Ellen Flanagan and Patrick A. Downey Had no children. Lived in southeastern Ohio.2 Her married name was Downey.1 Mary Ellen Flanagan was born in September 1852 at OH.1 She was the daughter of (?) Flanagan.1 Mary Ellen Flanagan and Patrick A. Downey No children shown born of Patrick and Mary Ellen in Perry Co. 1867-1908. between 1867 and 1908. Mary Ellen Flanagan married Patrick A. Downey, son of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan, in 1893.1,3 Mary Ellen Flanagan appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 in the household of (?) Flanagan at Dwelling 113, Pomeroy City, Clayton Twp, Perry, OH; Flanagan?, ?, Hd, May 1818, 82, Widowed, 3 children, 2 living, PA PA PA
Mary E., Dau, Sep 1852, 47, M. 6 yrs, No children, OH PA PA
Downey, Patrick J., Son in Law, Nov 1849, 50, M. 6 yrs, IRE IRE IRE, Farmer

Census match is assumption. This family living just 12 dwellings from John E. Downey (Patrick's brother) and family.4 Mary Ellen Flanagan died on 17 January 1939 at age 86; Assumed from tombstone found next to Patrick A. Shown as Mary Ellen.5 She was buried after 17 January 1939 at New Lexington (Maplewood) Cemetery, New Lexington, Perry, OH.

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 15a, 1900.
  2. [S244] "Downey Letter,".
  3. [S10] Perry Co Chapter - OGS, OH, Perry Co. Marriages.
  4. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 15a.
  5. [S25] Unknown compiler, Perry Co, Reading Twp Cemeteries.

(?) Flanagan1

M, b. May 1818
     (?) Flanagan was born in May 1818 at PA.1 He appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Dwelling 113, Pomeroy City, Clayton Twp, Perry, OH; Flanagan?, ?, Hd, May 1818, 82, Widowed, 3 children, 2 living, PA PA PA
Mary E., Dau, Sep 1852, 47, M. 6 yrs, No children, OH PA PA
Downey, Patrick J., Son in Law, Nov 1849, 50, M. 6 yrs, IRE IRE IRE, Farmer

Census match is assumption. This family living just 12 dwellings from John E. Downey (Patrick's brother) and family.2

Child of (?) Flanagan

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 15a, 1900.
  2. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 15a.

Patrick Downey1

M, b. circa 1804, d. 1883
Patrick Downey|b. c 1804\nd. 1883|p44.htm#i2921|(?) Downey|b. c 1800|p23.htm#i1169||||||||||||||||
     Patrick Downey *** Note *** That this Patrick, husband of Bridget, is a brother of Lawrence and Thomas is a guess. See notes on Lawrence. Further, the death and infirmary record tags are not positively the same Patrick...they are all here together 1. because the age or date info is close, or 2. To better keep track of the bits and pieces. RJ. He married Bridget (?).2 Patrick Downey was born circa 1804 at Ireland.3 He was the son of (?) Downey. Patrick Downey immigrated between 1851 and 1859.3 He appeared on the census of 5 July 1860 at Dwelling 562, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Patrick, 56, Coal Digr, Ireland
Bridget, 45, Ireland
Catharine, 13, Ireland
Mary Ann, 10, Ireland.4 He and Bridget (?) No Patrick or Bridget Downey of the right age are found in the 1870 US Census. in 1870. Patrick Downey appeared on the census of 1880; In the 1880 Census no Patrick Downeys born between 1799-1809, born in Ireland, are found. The only Patrick Downey in Ohio, who was born in Ireland and is of close age is a widowed Patrick Downey, age 82, in the Hamilton County Infirmary. He was Admitted to infirmary 30 Jun 1882, born in Ireland, destitute, died 22 Jun 1883 or 23 Jun 1882.
These dates are exactly as shown in the book.
*** This may or may not be the same Patrick Downey as shown in the 1860 Census entry. on 30 June 1882 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH.5 He died in 1883 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH; *** This may or may not be the same Patrick as appears in the 1860 Census entry. *** The record transcription indicates June 1882 or June 1883.5

Children of Patrick Downey and Bridget (?)

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 47 of 59, 1860.
  2. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 47 of 59, 1860 Reading, Perry, OH.
  3. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 1860.
  4. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 47 of 59.
  5. [S471] Var, OH - Perry - Infirmary Records.
  6. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 47 of 59, 1860, Reading, Perry, OH.

Bridget (?)1

F, b. circa 1815
     Her married name was Downey.1 Bridget (?) married Patrick Downey, son of (?) Downey.1 Bridget (?) was born circa 1815 at Ireland.1 She witnessed the immigration of Patrick Downey between 1851 and 1859.2 Bridget (?) appeared on the census of 5 July 1860 in the household of Patrick Downey at Dwelling 562, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Patrick, 56, Coal Digr, Ireland
Bridget, 45, Ireland
Catharine, 13, Ireland
Mary Ann, 10, Ireland.3 Bridget (?) and Patrick Downey No Patrick or Bridget Downey of the right age are found in the 1870 US Census. in 1870.

Children of Bridget (?) and Patrick Downey

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 47 of 59, 1860 Reading, Perry, OH.
  2. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 1860.
  3. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 47 of 59.
  4. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 47 of 59, 1860, Reading, Perry, OH.

Catharine Downey1

F, b. circa 1847
Catharine Downey|b. c 1847|p44.htm#i2923|Patrick Downey|b. c 1804\nd. 1883|p44.htm#i2921|Bridget (?)|b. c 1815|p44.htm#i2922|(?) Downey|b. c 1800|p23.htm#i1169||||||||||
     Catharine Downey was born circa 1847 at Ireland.1 She was the daughter of Patrick Downey and Bridget (?).1 Catharine Downey witnessed the immigration of Patrick Downey between 1851 and 1859.2 Catharine Downey appeared on the census of 5 July 1860 in the household of Patrick Downey at Dwelling 562, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Patrick, 56, Coal Digr, Ireland
Bridget, 45, Ireland
Catharine, 13, Ireland
Mary Ann, 10, Ireland.3

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 47 of 59, 1860, Reading, Perry, OH.
  2. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 1860.
  3. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 47 of 59.

Mary Ann Downey1

F, b. circa 1850
Mary Ann Downey|b. c 1850|p44.htm#i2924|Patrick Downey|b. c 1804\nd. 1883|p44.htm#i2921|Bridget (?)|b. c 1815|p44.htm#i2922|(?) Downey|b. c 1800|p23.htm#i1169||||||||||
     Mary Ann Downey was born circa 1850 at Ireland.1 She was the daughter of Patrick Downey and Bridget (?).1 Mary Ann Downey witnessed the immigration of Patrick Downey between 1851 and 1859.2 Mary Ann Downey appeared on the census of 5 July 1860 in the household of Patrick Downey at Dwelling 562, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Patrick, 56, Coal Digr, Ireland
Bridget, 45, Ireland
Catharine, 13, Ireland
Mary Ann, 10, Ireland.3

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 47 of 59, 1860, Reading, Perry, OH.
  2. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 1860.
  3. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 47 of 59.

Bridget Downey1

F, b. circa 1843
     Bridget Downey This is one of the very few unconnected Perry County Downeys of the time. Who is she?? Bridget Downey was also known as Bridget Downey. She was born circa 1843 at Ireland.1 She appeared on the census of 2 July 1860 at dwelling 448: St. Joseph College & Literary Society, Dwelling 448, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; She is living here as a cook. Age 17, born in Ireland. Lawrence Downey and family is just 7 dwellings away.

Patrick/Bridget and family is also in this Township.2 As of 1863,her married name was Prindable.3

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 30 of 59, Reading, Perry, OH.
  2. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 30 of 59.
  3. [S10] Perry Co Chapter - OGS, OH, Perry Co. Marriages.

Thomas Downey1

M, b. circa 1857
     Thomas Downey was born circa 1857 at OH.1 He appeared on the census of 1870 at Dwelling 233, Clayton Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas Downey, 13, Works on Farm, OH. Living in home of Phillip and Ann Gainer and family:
Gainer, Phillip, 87, Farmer, 7000-2000, Ireland
Ann, 69, Kpng Hm, Ireland
Maria, 39, Hlpng Moth, OH
Thomas, 37, Works on Farm, OH
Elizabeth, 28, Hlpng Brother, OH
Downey     , Thomas, 13, Wrks on Frm, OH

This is a VERY interesting lead as one of the old Downey Pictures has Tom Gaynor written on the back of it.2

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 51, 1870.
  2. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson..

Anne Downey1

F, b. circa 1815, d. 16 February 1883
     Anne Downey Unknown relationship to Perry Co. Downeys. She was born circa 1815.1 She died on 16 February 1883.1

Citations

  1. [S14] Perry Co. Chapter - OGS, Perry Deaths.

Hannah R. (?)1

F, b. 1833, d. 15 May 1900
     Her married name was Downey.1 Hannah R. (?) was born in 1833 at OH.1 She died on 15 May 1900 at dropsy, New Straitsville, Perry, OH; Married, Age 67 years, 2 months.2

Citations

  1. [S14] Perry Co. Chapter - OGS, Perry Deaths.
  2. [S14] Perry Co. Chapter - OGS, Perry Deaths, ledger 3, p. 60.

Henry Downey1,2

M, b. 1798, d. 1852
     Henry Downey was (assuming Henry is TJD's father) at minister in the Evangellical Association.3,4 He One of the sons may be the Isaac Downey showing living next to Daniel in 1860. at had 8 boys & 2 girls..3,4 Henry Downey was also known as unknown Downey. He married Sally Lanfare/Lansford/Lansfore.3 Henry Downey was "There are two Evangelical Association (Albright) churches within the township. The Trinity church is located two miles northwest of Amanda......The society is an old one, and prior to 1870 conducted its religious services at W. Meisey's residence, and in his wagon shed. Cedar Hill chapel is a building similar in character to the Trinity Church, and was erected one year later. Its membership exceeds fifty somewhat. Previously they held meetings at the adjoining school house, and at Reigle's residence. Among the early ministers of this church were Revs. Roch, Wolpert and Downey." with Henry Downey.4 Henry Downey was born in 1798 at MD or PA; in 1880 son Daniel says father born in MD...in 1910 he says PA.2,4 He married Sally Lanfare/Lansford/Lansfore on 11 April 1816 at Fairfield, OH; by John Vanmeter, J.P.5,6,7,8 Henry Downey was Purchased by Henry Downey from Henry Bowman. on 5 September 1816 at Land Sale Record:, Lancaster, Fairfield, OH.4 He and Sally Lanfare/Lansford/Lansfore were Newspaper article: This is to forewarn all persons from trusting my wife Sally Downey, alias Sally Lanfare, in any matter whatever on my account as she has absented herself from my bed and board without just cause. 5 Mar 1817
on 6 March 1817 at article date, Fairfield, OH.1 Henry Downey appeared on the census of 1820 at p. 105, Rush, Fairfield, OH; 1 male 26-45 (born 1775-1794)
1 male to 10 (born 1810-1820)
1 female 26-45
4 females to 10
The sole Henry Downey HoH in US. He Hopewell, e 1/2 s.e. 1/4 sec 21 on 21 October 1829 at Land Entry:, Seneca Twp., Seneca, OH.9 He Henry Downey bought land (e. 1/2 s.e. 1/4 sec. 21) on October 29, 1829. on 29 October 1829 at Land Entry:, Seneca, OH.4 He appeared on the census of 1830 at p. 174, Liberty, Fairfield, OH; Males:
3 under 5
2 5-10
1 10-15
1 30-40 (born 1790-1800)
Females:
1 20-30
1 30-40
The sole Henry Downey HoH in US. He and Daniel W. Downey a D. Downey who owns land in sec. 22 which is next to where Henry owned land in 1829. Henry does not appear on the 1830 map.
in 1830 at Township Plat Map, Seneca Twp, Seneca, OH.4 Henry Downey Just 2 Henry Downey HoH in Census: Neither seem to be him.
1. Volney, Oswego Co., NY
Males: 1<5, 1 5-10, 1 30-40
Females: 1 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 30-40
2. Elyria, Lorain Co., OH
Males: 1<5, 1 20-30,
Females: 2 10-15, 1 30-40 in 1840 at NY & OH. He was buried in 1852 at Bethel/South Bend Cemetery, Seneca Twp, Seneca, OH; Rev. Henry Downey, 1798-1852.4 He died in 1852 at Tiffin, Seneca, OH.2 He died in 1852 at while traveling preaching circuit, MI?.3,4 His estate was probated in December 1852 at Shown as Henry Sr; probate for Henry Downey from Seneca County. He is listed as Henry, Sr....so there is probably a Henry, Jr. Also, Sarah (as she signed) had Daniel Downey act as adminstrator for the estate. On the document whereby she turns over administration of the estate to Daniel, one of the attestees is Jacob Downey.2,4

Children of Henry Downey and Sally Lanfare/Lansford/Lansfore

Citations

  1. [S99] Fairfield Ohio Eagle.
  2. [S101] Message Boards, online unknown url, Laura Byers; e-mail address..
  3. [S637] "Thomas Jefferson Downey's Journal,".
  4. [S638] Test.
  5. [S349] Ye Ancient Swains, online http://www.fairfieldgenealogy.org/research/swain.html, shows her as Sally Lansford, married April, 1816.
  6. [S101] Message Boards, online unknown url, Laura Byers; e-mail address. Gives 11 Apr 1816. Laura is Henry's GGG Granddaughter..
  7. [S477] Unknown compiler, OH - Fairfield - Marriages 1790s - 1836.
  8. [S478] Unknown compiler, OH - Fairfield - Marriages 1803-1865.
  9. [S639] Test.

Sally Lanfare/Lansford/Lansfore1,2,3

F, b. 1790, d. 1879
     Sally Lanfare/Lansford/Lansfore was a witness One of the sons may be the Isaac Downey showing living next to Daniel in 1860. with Henry Downey at had 8 boys & 2 girls..4,5 Sally Lanfare/Lansford/Lansfore married Henry Downey.4 Sally Lanfare/Lansford/Lansfore was (an unknown value).4 Sally Lanfare/Lansford/Lansfore was also known as Sarah (?).3 Her married name was Downey.1 She was born in 1790 at Ireland.3,5 She married Henry Downey on 11 April 1816 at Fairfield, OH; by John Vanmeter, J.P.6,7,8,9 Sally Lanfare/Lansford/Lansfore and Henry Downey were Newspaper article: This is to forewarn all persons from trusting my wife Sally Downey, alias Sally Lanfare, in any matter whatever on my account as she has absented herself from my bed and board without just cause. 5 Mar 1817
on 6 March 1817 at article date, Fairfield, OH.1 Sally Lanfare/Lansford/Lansfore was buried in 1879 at Bethel/South Bend Cemetery, Seneca Twp, Seneca, OH; Sara, w/o Henry, 1790-1879.

There is also a Catherine D (1834-1850) near her...possible daughter.5 She died in 1879 at Tiffin, Seneca, OH.3

Children of Sally Lanfare/Lansford/Lansfore and Henry Downey

Citations

  1. [S99] Fairfield Ohio Eagle.
  2. [S349] Ye Ancient Swains, online http://www.fairfieldgenealogy.org/research/swain.html, shows her as Sally Lansford.
  3. [S101] Message Boards, online unknown url, Laura Byers; e-mail address..
  4. [S637] "Thomas Jefferson Downey's Journal,".
  5. [S638] Test.
  6. [S349] Ye Ancient Swains, online http://www.fairfieldgenealogy.org/research/swain.html, shows her as Sally Lansford, married April, 1816.
  7. [S101] Message Boards, online unknown url, Laura Byers; e-mail address. Gives 11 Apr 1816. Laura is Henry's GGG Granddaughter..
  8. [S477] Unknown compiler, OH - Fairfield - Marriages 1790s - 1836.
  9. [S478] Unknown compiler, OH - Fairfield - Marriages 1803-1865.

Thomas Elder1

M, b. between 1812 and 1813
     Thomas Elder Leads from FDC Births:
Children born in Perry, Crossenville, OH of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood:
Charles, 1837
Genevieve, 1869, died 23 Oct 1875
Hannah, 1839
Margaret, 1841.2
He was born between 1812 and 1813 at MD.3 He married Nancy Sherwood on 13 November 1834 at Perry, OH.3,4,5 Thomas Elder appeared on the census of 1840 at Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; 1 Male 20-29
1 Female 20-29
1 Female under 5. He and Nancy Sherwood appeared on the census of 1850 at Dwelling 259, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 37, MD
Nancy, 37, NY
Jane, 11, OH
John, 9, OH
Margaret, 7, OH
Hannah, 5, OH
Isaac, 3, OH
Joseph, 1, OH. Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 at Dwelling 196, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 47, MD
Nancy, 46, NY
Jane, 21, OH
John, 19, OH
Margaret, 17, OH
Hannah, 15, OH
Isaac, 12, OH
Joseph, 10, OH
Charles, 3, OH.6
Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood appeared on the census of 1870 at Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 57, MD
Nancy, 57, NY
Isaac, 23, OH
Joseph, 21, OH
Charles, 13, OH.
Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood appeared on the census of 1880 at Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 67, MD MD MD
Nancy, wife, 66, NY NY NY
Charles, son, 23, OH MD NY
Daniel E. Rudolph, servant, 12, OH OH OH.

Children of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 257b, Jackson, Perry, OH.
  2. [S32] Indiana Marriage Records Indes, 1845-1920.
  3. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 257b, 1860, Jackson, Perry, OH.
  4. [S441] Unknown compiler, date and place.
  5. [S10] Perry Co Chapter - OGS, OH, Perry Co. Marriages.
  6. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson..

Nancy Sherwood

F, b. circa 1814
     Her married name was Elder. Nancy Sherwood was born circa 1814 at NY. She married Thomas Elder on 13 November 1834 at Perry, OH.1,2,3 Nancy Sherwood appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Thomas Elder at Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; 1 Male 20-29
1 Female 20-29
1 Female under 5. Nancy Sherwood and Thomas Elder appeared on the census of 1850 at Dwelling 259, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 37, MD
Nancy, 37, NY
Jane, 11, OH
John, 9, OH
Margaret, 7, OH
Hannah, 5, OH
Isaac, 3, OH
Joseph, 1, OH. Nancy Sherwood and Thomas Elder appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 at Dwelling 196, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 47, MD
Nancy, 46, NY
Jane, 21, OH
John, 19, OH
Margaret, 17, OH
Hannah, 15, OH
Isaac, 12, OH
Joseph, 10, OH
Charles, 3, OH.4
Nancy Sherwood and Thomas Elder appeared on the census of 1870 at Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 57, MD
Nancy, 57, NY
Isaac, 23, OH
Joseph, 21, OH
Charles, 13, OH.
Nancy Sherwood and Thomas Elder appeared on the census of 1880 at Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 67, MD MD MD
Nancy, wife, 66, NY NY NY
Charles, son, 23, OH MD NY
Daniel E. Rudolph, servant, 12, OH OH OH.

Children of Nancy Sherwood and Thomas Elder

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 257b, 1860, Jackson, Perry, OH.
  2. [S441] Unknown compiler, date and place.
  3. [S10] Perry Co Chapter - OGS, OH, Perry Co. Marriages.
  4. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson..

Jane Elder1

F, b. circa 1839
Jane Elder|b. c 1839|p44.htm#i2936|Thomas Elder|b. bt 1812 - 1813|p44.htm#i2934|Nancy Sherwood|b. c 1814|p44.htm#i2935|||||||||||||
     Jane Elder was born circa 1839 at OH.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood.1 Jane Elder appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Thomas Elder at Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; 1 Male 20-29
1 Female 20-29
1 Female under 5. Jane Elder appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood at Dwelling 259, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 37, MD
Nancy, 37, NY
Jane, 11, OH
John, 9, OH
Margaret, 7, OH
Hannah, 5, OH
Isaac, 3, OH
Joseph, 1, OH. Jane Elder appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 in the household of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood at Dwelling 196, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 47, MD
Nancy, 46, NY
Jane, 21, OH
John, 19, OH
Margaret, 17, OH
Hannah, 15, OH
Isaac, 12, OH
Joseph, 10, OH
Charles, 3, OH.2

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 257b, 1860, Jackson, Perry, OH.
  2. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson..

John Elder1

M, b. circa 1841
John Elder|b. c 1841|p44.htm#i2937|Thomas Elder|b. bt 1812 - 1813|p44.htm#i2934|Nancy Sherwood|b. c 1814|p44.htm#i2935|||||||||||||
     John Elder was born circa 1841 at OH.1 He was the son of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood.1 John Elder appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood at Dwelling 259, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 37, MD
Nancy, 37, NY
Jane, 11, OH
John, 9, OH
Margaret, 7, OH
Hannah, 5, OH
Isaac, 3, OH
Joseph, 1, OH. John Elder appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 in the household of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood at Dwelling 196, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 47, MD
Nancy, 46, NY
Jane, 21, OH
John, 19, OH
Margaret, 17, OH
Hannah, 15, OH
Isaac, 12, OH
Joseph, 10, OH
Charles, 3, OH.2

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 257b, 1860, Jackson, Perry, OH.
  2. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson..

Margaret Elder1

F, b. circa 1843
Margaret Elder|b. c 1843|p44.htm#i2938|Thomas Elder|b. bt 1812 - 1813|p44.htm#i2934|Nancy Sherwood|b. c 1814|p44.htm#i2935|||||||||||||
     Margaret Elder was born circa 1843 at OH.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood.1 Margaret Elder appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood at Dwelling 259, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 37, MD
Nancy, 37, NY
Jane, 11, OH
John, 9, OH
Margaret, 7, OH
Hannah, 5, OH
Isaac, 3, OH
Joseph, 1, OH. Margaret Elder appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 in the household of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood at Dwelling 196, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 47, MD
Nancy, 46, NY
Jane, 21, OH
John, 19, OH
Margaret, 17, OH
Hannah, 15, OH
Isaac, 12, OH
Joseph, 10, OH
Charles, 3, OH.2

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 257b, 1860, Jackson, Perry, OH.
  2. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson..

Hannah A. Elder1,2

F, b. December 1844, d. after 21 April 1910
Hannah A. Elder|b. Dec 1844\nd. a 21 Apr 1910|p44.htm#i2939|Thomas Elder|b. bt 1812 - 1813|p44.htm#i2934|Nancy Sherwood|b. c 1814|p44.htm#i2935|||||||||||||
     Hannah A. Elder was born in December 1844 at OH.3 She was the daughter of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood.1 Hannah A. Elder appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood at Dwelling 259, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 37, MD
Nancy, 37, NY
Jane, 11, OH
John, 9, OH
Margaret, 7, OH
Hannah, 5, OH
Isaac, 3, OH
Joseph, 1, OH. Hannah A. Elder appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 in the household of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood at Dwelling 196, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 47, MD
Nancy, 46, NY
Jane, 21, OH
John, 19, OH
Margaret, 17, OH
Hannah, 15, OH
Isaac, 12, OH
Joseph, 10, OH
Charles, 3, OH.4
As of 26 October 1865,her married name was Alexander.5 Hannah A. Elder married James J. Alexander on 26 October 1865 at Perry, OH; Lancaster Gazette marriage announcement 2 Nov 1865:
married 26 Oct James J. Alexander of the 126th Reg. O.V.I. and Hannah A. ELDER, youngest dau. of Thomas ELDER of Perry Co.5,6 Hannah A. Elder appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of James J. Alexander at Rush Creek Twp, Fairfield, OH; James, 30
Hannah A., 25
Althea, 3
Jennie, 1. Hannah A. Elder appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of James J. Alexander at Rush Creek Twp, Fairfield, OH; James J. ALEXANDER Self M Male W 40 PA Farmer PA VA
Hannah A. ALEXANDER Wife M Female W 35 OH Keeping House MD NY
Arthur S. ALEXANDER Son S Male W 13 IN Works On Farm PA OH
Jennie E. ALEXANDER Dau S Female W 11 IN At School PA OH
Olive A. ALEXANDER Dau S Female W 9 OH PA OH
Thomas J. ALEXANDER Son S Male W 6 OH PA OH
Bertha B. ALEXANDER Dau S Female W 3 OH PA OH
Nathaniel RELEH.
Hannah A. Elder appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 in the household of James J. Alexander at dwelling 291, Baltimore, Fairfield, OH; James J., 60, born Nov 1839, married 35 years, PA PA MD, farmer.
Hannah (A?), wife, 55, born Dec 1844, OH MD NY, mother of 5, 4 living.
Bertha B., dau, 23, born Sep 1876, OH PA OH, school teacher. Hannah A. Elder appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 in the household of James J. Alexander at dwelling 185, Thurston Road, Liberty Twp, Fairfield, OH; James J., 70, m. 44 yrs, PA PA PA, farmer.
Hannah A., wife, 60, mother of 5, 4 living, OH MD NY. Hannah A. Elder died after 21 April 1910.

Children of Hannah A. Elder and James J. Alexander

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 257b, 1860, Jackson, Perry, OH.
  2. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 1880 Census shows Hannah A..
  3. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900.
  4. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson..
  5. [S453] Jean Collier, OH - Fairfield - Lancaster Gazette 1826-1884.
  6. [S10] Perry Co Chapter - OGS, OH, Perry Co. Marriages.
  7. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 1870,1880.
  8. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 1880.
  9. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 1870.

Isaac Elder1

M, b. circa 1848
Isaac Elder|b. c 1848|p44.htm#i2940|Thomas Elder|b. bt 1812 - 1813|p44.htm#i2934|Nancy Sherwood|b. c 1814|p44.htm#i2935|||||||||||||
     Isaac Elder was born circa 1848 at OH.1 He was the son of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood.1 Isaac Elder appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood at Dwelling 259, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 37, MD
Nancy, 37, NY
Jane, 11, OH
John, 9, OH
Margaret, 7, OH
Hannah, 5, OH
Isaac, 3, OH
Joseph, 1, OH. Isaac Elder appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 in the household of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood at Dwelling 196, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 47, MD
Nancy, 46, NY
Jane, 21, OH
John, 19, OH
Margaret, 17, OH
Hannah, 15, OH
Isaac, 12, OH
Joseph, 10, OH
Charles, 3, OH.2
Isaac Elder appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood at Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 57, MD
Nancy, 57, NY
Isaac, 23, OH
Joseph, 21, OH
Charles, 13, OH.

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 257b, 1860, Jackson, Perry, OH.
  2. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson..

Joseph Elder1

M, b. circa 1850
Joseph Elder|b. c 1850|p44.htm#i2941|Thomas Elder|b. bt 1812 - 1813|p44.htm#i2934|Nancy Sherwood|b. c 1814|p44.htm#i2935|||||||||||||
     Joseph Elder was born circa 1850 at OH.1 He appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood at Dwelling 259, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 37, MD
Nancy, 37, NY
Jane, 11, OH
John, 9, OH
Margaret, 7, OH
Hannah, 5, OH
Isaac, 3, OH
Joseph, 1, OH. Joseph Elder was the son of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood.1 Joseph Elder appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 in the household of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood at Dwelling 196, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 47, MD
Nancy, 46, NY
Jane, 21, OH
John, 19, OH
Margaret, 17, OH
Hannah, 15, OH
Isaac, 12, OH
Joseph, 10, OH
Charles, 3, OH.2
Joseph Elder appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood at Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 57, MD
Nancy, 57, NY
Isaac, 23, OH
Joseph, 21, OH
Charles, 13, OH.

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 257b, 1860, Jackson, Perry, OH.
  2. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson..

Charles Elder1

M, b. circa 1857
Charles Elder|b. c 1857|p44.htm#i2942|Thomas Elder|b. bt 1812 - 1813|p44.htm#i2934|Nancy Sherwood|b. c 1814|p44.htm#i2935|||||||||||||
     Charles Elder was born circa 1857 at OH.1 He was the son of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood.1 Charles Elder appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 in the household of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood at Dwelling 196, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 47, MD
Nancy, 46, NY
Jane, 21, OH
John, 19, OH
Margaret, 17, OH
Hannah, 15, OH
Isaac, 12, OH
Joseph, 10, OH
Charles, 3, OH.2
Charles Elder appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood at Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 57, MD
Nancy, 57, NY
Isaac, 23, OH
Joseph, 21, OH
Charles, 13, OH.
Charles Elder appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Thomas Elder and Nancy Sherwood at Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 67, MD MD MD
Nancy, wife, 66, NY NY NY
Charles, son, 23, OH MD NY
Daniel E. Rudolph, servant, 12, OH OH OH.

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 257b, 1860, Jackson, Perry, OH.
  2. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson..

Patrick Redmon1

M, b. 1852, d. 1923
Patrick Redmon|b. 1852\nd. 1923|p44.htm#i2943|George Redmond|b. 1814\nd. 17 Feb 1854|p75.htm#i5052|Ruth Lynch|b. c 1825|p75.htm#i5053|Patrick Redmond||p75.htm#i5057|Mary (?)|d. 25 Apr 1851|p75.htm#i5058|||||||
     Patrick Redmon was born in 1852.2 He was the son of George Redmond and Ruth Lynch.2 Patrick Redmon married Mary Downey, daughter of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan, in 1876 at Perry, OH.1,2 Patrick Redmon appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 at p. 55D, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Patrick, 28, OH IRE OH
Mary, wife, 24, PA IRE IRE
James, son, 3, OH OH OH
George, son, 2, OH OH OH
Kate, dau, 2mos, born in Apr, OH OH OH. He witnessed the death of Mary Downey in 1890 at Perry, OH; See burial tag for notes. Patrick Redmon appeared on the census of 1920 at Inmate at Hawthorn, Columbus, Franklin, OH; Patrick Redmon, age 69 is an inmate at a place called Hawthorn...apparently run by Nuns. Most of the occupants there are either Sisters or Inmates. He died in 1923; See burial tag for info. He was buried in 1923 at St. Joseph, Perry, OH; At St. Joseph's in Perry County there is a stone with the following Elders on it:
Mary 1854-1890
Patrick 1851-1923
Margaret 1847-1937
Bridget 1801-1887
I am assuming the first two are Patrick Redmon and wife Mary Downey.

Perry Deaths 1867-1920s does not show a Patrick Redmon/Redmond.

Stone reads Redmond.

Children of Patrick Redmon and Mary Downey

Citations

  1. [S10] Perry Co Chapter - OGS, OH, Perry Co. Marriages.
  2. [S231] Unknown compiler.
  3. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 1880.
  4. [S14] Perry Co. Chapter - OGS, Perry Deaths, Ledger 2. Parents shown as Pat Redmond & Mary Donney..

Margaret Degarmo1

F, b. 5 December 1806, d. circa 1872
      Margaret Degarmo was also known as Degarmon.2 She Vicki Q. descended from James Peter Larry O'Leary.3 She was born on 5 December 1806 at PA.3 As of circa 1837,her married name was O'Leary.3 She appeared on the census of 26 October 1850 in the household of Thomas Downey at Dwelling 199, Monroe Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 73, MD, Farmer, 500, Cannot read & write.
Margaret, 41, PA
Jacob, 14, OH
James, 11, OH
Elizabeth, 10, OH
Margaret, 9, OH
Prudence, 7, OH
Mary, 5, OH
Eli, 3, OH
John, 10/12, OH.4 As of 1853,her married name was Downey.2 Margaret Degarmo married Thomas Downey in 1853 at Perry, OH; Note other Thomas Downeys in this database. This may be another marriage of one of the others.5,6,7,8 Margaret Degarmo appeared on the census of 4 August 1860 in the household of Alfred James Steadman and Elizabeth Downey at Dwelling 103, Monroe Twp, Perry, OH; Stidman, Alfred, 30, OH
--Elizabeth, 20, OH
--James, 4, OH
De Garmo, Cushing, 36, VA
--Thomas, 6, OH
--Isaac, 3, OH
Downey, Margaret, 55, VA
--__ida, 17, OH
--Mary, 15, OH
--John, 10, OH

Where is Sarah? Margaret Degarmo was On the 8th day of March 1869 and for said county and State Margaret Downey who being duty sworn doth depose and say that she is the Grandmother and guardian of James T. DeGarmo, Isaac W. DeGarmo and Sarah Ann DeGarmo who make this accompanying application for a pension for her said wards, that she has used due diligence to obtain proof of their births of said wards, but is unable to find such proof other than the family Record of Cushing DeGarmo which is contained in a bible now herewith presented, and states that such records is known to her to be the family record of the said Cushing DeGarmo and kept by him as such in his lifetime, and that there is no other record of the births of the same wards known to exist, and that she firmly believes that all the entrees of marriages, births and deaths contained in the said records are true and correct and asks that a Certified copy of such record be received in as proof of the births of her said wards.

I Carson Graham County Judge in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that upon due examination of the family bible of Cushing DeGarmo now here presented by Margaret Downey, and attested to by her and by Martin DeGarmo as the family bible of Cushing DeGarmo. I find the following family record in said bible contained all the items whereof I transcribe from the said record in my own hand writing as follows to wit:

I further certify that the age and appearances of the entries in the said bible indicate that they were made at or about the time of the births of their said children and that the said entries appear genuine and made for the sole purpose of a family record, and that I have no interest in any claim the heirs of the said Cushing DeGarmo has against the United States for a pension nor am I concerned in the prosecution of any such claim.

On this the 13th day of March 1869 personally appeared before me a County Judge in and for the County and State above mentioned Martin DeGarmo whom I certify to be a reputable and creditable person and who being duly sworn on oath doth depose and say that he knows the bible now here presented to me by Margaret Downey guardian of James T. DeGarmo, Isaac W. DeGarmo and Sarah Ann DeGarmo minor children of Cushing DeGarmo who was a Private in Company I in the 12th Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers and that he knows the said Bible to have been the family Bible of the said Cushing DeGarmo in his lifetime, and that the record of Marriages and Births therein contained is the record of the family of the said Cushing DeGarmo made by him in his lifetime, except the entry therein contained relating to the death of the said Cushing DeGarmo, which is and appears to be in a different handwriting from the others, and that he verily believes the record in said Bible contained relating to the births of the said minor children is true and correct and that he knows such were made before the deceased of the said Cushing DeGarmo, and before he entered the service. Informant further states that he is disinterested the said minors have for a pension. on 8 March 1869 at Vernon, WI.9 She appeared on the census of 24 June 1870 at Dwelling 26, Vernon, WI; Downey, Margaret, 64, PA
De Garmo, Isaac W., 13, OH
---Sarah A., 11, OH.
She died circa 1872 at Liberty, WI.3

Children of Margaret Degarmo

Children of Margaret Degarmo and Thomas Downey

Child of Margaret Degarmo

Citations

  1. [S10] Perry Co Chapter - OGS, OH, Perry Co. Marriages, Shows her as Degarmon.
  2. [S10] Perry Co Chapter - OGS, OH, Perry Co. Marriages.
  3. [S101] Message Boards, online unknown url, Vicki Quisenberry.
  4. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 261.
  5. [S10] Perry Co Chapter - OGS, OH, Perry Co. Marriages, Book 2-3 Page 310.
  6. [S101] Message Boards, online unknown url, Vicki Quisenberry shows 9 Jun 1854.
  7. [S347] Unknown author, "Tammie Tidwell," e-mail to unknown recipient, 2003, shows 9 Jan 1854.
  8. [S348] The Degarmo Family, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, shows 9 Jan 1854 in Perry County..
  9. [S350] Margaret Downey (Degarmo) Pension Doc.
  10. [S362] Unknown compiler.
  11. [S347] Unknown author, "Tammie Tidwell," e-mail to unknown recipient, 2003, Elizabeth's 3-GGranddaughter..
  12. [S348] The Degarmo Family, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi

James Downey1

M, b. circa 1767, d. 1850
     James Downey This entry taken from Ancestry.com 1850 Perry, Ohio census search which shows only death and age info. No image available. He was born circa 1767.1 He died in 1850 at Perry, OH.1

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson..

James Downey1

M, b. circa 1782
     James Downey married Catherine (?). James Downey was born circa 1782 at OH.1 He appeared on the census of 21 November 1850 at Dwelling 1694, Clayton Twp, Perry, OH; James, 68, Farmer, OH
Catherine, 78, Indiana or Ireland
Saloma Banner, 31?, PA
William Ca__ (Carr?), 12?, OH

Note the family of Adam Banner is 2 dwellings away.2

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 437, 1850 Clayton, Perry, OH.
  2. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 437.

Catherine (?)

F, b. circa 1772
     Her married name was (?). Catherine (?) married James Downey. Catherine (?) was born circa 1772 at Indiana or Ireland. She appeared on the census of 21 November 1850 in the household of James Downey at Dwelling 1694, Clayton Twp, Perry, OH; James, 68, Farmer, OH
Catherine, 78, Indiana or Ireland
Saloma Banner, 31?, PA
William Ca__ (Carr?), 12?, OH

Note the family of Adam Banner is 2 dwellings away.1

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 437.

Thomas Downey

M, b. circa 1777, d. circa 1858
      Thomas Downey was also known as Thomas Martin These sources all refer to Thomas Martin as a family history source. We have yet to find some record or other evidence of this middle name usage. RJ.1,2,3 He was born circa 1777 at MD.1,3,4 He *** Cannot locate in 1840 census *** in 1840. He appeared on the census of 26 October 1850 at Dwelling 199, Monroe Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 73, MD, Farmer, 500, Cannot read & write.
Margaret, 41, PA
Jacob, 14, OH
James, 11, OH
Elizabeth, 10, OH
Margaret, 9, OH
Prudence, 7, OH
Mary, 5, OH
Eli, 3, OH
John, 10/12, OH.5 He married Margaret Degarmo in 1853 at Perry, OH; Note other Thomas Downeys in this database. This may be another marriage of one of the others.6,7,8,9 Thomas Downey died circa 1858 at Perry, OH.1,10

Children of Thomas Downey and Margaret Degarmo

Citations

  1. [S347] Unknown author, "Tammie Tidwell," e-mail to unknown recipient, 2003.
  2. [S101] Message Boards, online unknown url, Judy Decker.
  3. [S101] Message Boards, online unknown url, Vicki Quisenberry.
  4. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 1850.
  5. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 261.
  6. [S10] Perry Co Chapter - OGS, OH, Perry Co. Marriages, Book 2-3 Page 310.
  7. [S101] Message Boards, online unknown url, Vicki Quisenberry shows 9 Jun 1854.
  8. [S347] Unknown author, "Tammie Tidwell," e-mail to unknown recipient, 2003, shows 9 Jan 1854.
  9. [S348] The Degarmo Family, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, shows 9 Jan 1854 in Perry County..
  10. [S101] Message Boards, online unknown url, Vicki Quisenberry; e-mail address 14 May 2002..
  11. [S347] Unknown author, "Tammie Tidwell," e-mail to unknown recipient, 2003, Elizabeth's 3-GGranddaughter..
  12. [S348] The Degarmo Family, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  13. [S494] Downey - Douney, Eli, online http://www.jrjennings.net/d0000/g0000066.html

Jacob Downey

M, b. circa 1836
Jacob Downey|b. c 1836|p44.htm#i2955|Thomas Downey|b. c 1777\nd. c 1858|p44.htm#i2953|Margaret Degarmo|b. 5 Dec 1806\nd. c 1872|p44.htm#i2946|||||||||||||
     Jacob Downey was born circa 1836 at OH. He was the son of Thomas Downey and Margaret Degarmo.1 Jacob Downey appeared on the census of 26 October 1850 in the household of Thomas Downey at Dwelling 199, Monroe Twp, Perry, OH; Thomas, 73, MD, Farmer, 500, Cannot read & write.
Margaret, 41, PA
Jacob, 14, OH
James, 11, OH
Elizabeth, 10, OH
Margaret, 9, OH
Prudence, 7, OH
Mary, 5, OH
Eli, 3, OH
John, 10/12, OH.2

Citations

  1. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 1850.
  2. [S36] Census, Microfilm image saved on file by Rick Jackson., 261.