Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Sarah (?)¹

F, b. 22 July 1806, d. 8 June 1863

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Sarah (?) was born on 22 July 1806 at Virginia.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1830,her married name was Johnson.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Moses Johnson, son of William Johnson Jr. and Elizabeth Axe, circa 1830 at Virginia; or Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Sarah (?) appeared on the census of 1 October 1850 Burlington Twp., Licking, Ohio, in the household of Moses Johnson; page 423, occupation farmer, apparently renting, 8 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Sarah (?) appeared on the census of 30 August 1860 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Moses Johnson; page 758, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 5 daughters, also Elias and Mary Clise and Louis Sroufe living with them.³

Death*

Sarah (?) died on 8 June 1863 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 56; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.¹

Family

Moses Johnson b. 8 Mar 1804, d. 6 Jun 1863

Children

Samuel Johnson² b. 1832
Israel Johnson² b. 1834
Mary Johnson² b. 1836
Hester A. Johnson² b. 1841
Cynthia Jane (Jane) Johnson+³ b. 1843, d. Feb 1872
Sarah C. Johnson+³ b. 15 Apr 1845, d. 7 Nov 1908
Amanda Johnson³ b. 1847
Rebecca Johnson+⁴ b. 8 Dec 1849, d. 15 Apr 1924
Roma (Roena?) Johnson³ b. 1853

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 15 April 1924.

Asberry Johnson^1,2

M, b. 1 October 1842, d. 8 February 1862

Father

Samuel Johnson^1,2 b. 13 Mar 1800, d. 25 Nov 1860

Mother

Mahala Ann Wagener^1,2 b. 20 Oct 1806, d. 26 Nov 1866

Last Edited

18 Jan 2003

Birth*

Asberry Johnson was born on 1 October 1842 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio.^3,2,4

(Witness) Moved

He moved with Samuel Johnson in 1846 to Millark, Fulton, Indiana.⁴

(Witness) Census

Asberry Johnson appeared on the census of 2 August 1850 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel Johnson; page 413, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 4 children.⁵

(Witness) Census

Asberry Johnson appeared on the census of 17 August 1860 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel Johnson; page 712, occupation farmer, land valued at $2,000, 3 children at home, John Abraham Wagoner boarding with them.⁶

Death*

Asberry Johnson died on 8 February 1862 at Camp Wickliffe, Kentucky, at age 19; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.^1,2

Obit

Asberry's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 15 February 1862:

The remains of Asbury Johnson, son of Samuel Johnson, residing near Hoover's Mills, and Mr. Blacketer, son of Wm. Blacketer, Esq., residing near Green Oak, were sent home this week from the army in Kentucky. The deceased soldiers were members of Capt. Grover's Company in Col. Fitch's Regiment. We understand that the disease from which they died was an aggravated attack of the measles.⁷

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850-1860.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1840-1850.
[S414] Harry E. and Orpha E. Johnson, Samuel Johnson Family Record.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 15 February 1862.

William Johnson¹

M, b. 1841, d. 14 April 1863

Father

Joseph Johnson¹ b. 1809, d. Jun 1862

Mother

Ann Clark¹ b. May 1813, d. Jan 1857

Last Edited

19 Feb 2004

Birth*

William Johnson was born in 1841 at Berkeley, Virginia.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 31 July 1850 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Joseph Johnson; page 411B, occupation farmer, no real estate owned, 8 children.²

(Witness) Census

William Johnson appeared on the census of 16 August 1860 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Joseph Johnson; page 709, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 7 children from first marriage and 4 stepchildren.³

Description*

William Johnson was described as age 20, height 5 feet 6 1/2 inches tall, light complexion, blue eyes, light hair, born in Berkeley County, Va., occupation farmer on 30 October 1861 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.⁴

Milit-Beg*

He began military service on 30 October 1861 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, as a Private, Company K, 46th Indiana Infantry.⁴

Death*

He died on 14 April 1863 at Fort Pemberton, Missouri; killed by an enemy shell fired from Fort Pemberton while on picket duty; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.^1,4

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S763] "Military Service Record of William Johnson."

Samuel J. Johnson¹

M, b. October 1835, d. November 1854

Father

Joseph Johnson¹ b. 1809, d. Jun 1862

Mother

Ann Clark¹ b. May 1813, d. Jan 1857

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Samuel J. Johnson was born in October 1835 at Berkeley, Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 31 July 1850 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Joseph Johnson; page 411B, occupation farmer, no real estate owned, 8 children.²

Death*

Samuel J. Johnson died in November 1854 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 19; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Thomas McCleary

M, b. 13 October 1836, d. 18 February 1871

Father

Ephraim McCleary b. 24 Apr 1800, d. 18 Nov 1870

Mother

Catharine Johnson b. 3 Mar 1801, d. 13 Nov 1877

Last Edited

5 Oct 2002

Birth*

Thomas McCleary was born on 13 October 1836 at Berkeley, Virginia.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 September 1850 9th District, Berkeley, Virginia, in the household of Ephraim McCleary; page 393B, occupation cooper, renting, 4 children at home.⁴

Marriage*

Thomas McCleary married Victoria True on 15 August 1859 at Fulton, Indiana.^5,6

Census*

Thomas McCleary appeared on the census of 20 August 1860 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 723, occupation cooper, renting, no children.⁵

Description*

He was described as at the time of enlistment as age 23, 5' 7" tall, light complextion, brown eyes, dark hair, occupation cooper on 30 October 1861 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.³

Milit-Beg*

He began military service on 11 December 1861 at Millark, Fulton, Indiana, as a private, Company K, 46th Indiana Infantry.⁷

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 10 June 1862 at Memphis, Tennessee; sent to hospital at Cairo from Point Commerce, Mo., 23 Feb 1862; discharged due to being unfit for duty for more than 60 days.⁷

Milit-Beg

He began military service on 2 February 1865 at Millark, Fulton, Indiana, as a Private, Company K, 46th Infantry Regiment Indiana.⁷

Milit-End

He ended military service on 4 September 1865 at Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky.⁷

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 30 June 1870 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Ephraim McCleary; page 14B, occupation cooper, property apparently given to his 2 sons living with him; lived near Israel Johnson.¹

Death*

Thomas McCleary died on 18 February 1871 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 34; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery, no date of death on stone.^8,2

Family

Victoria True b. 1839

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S456] "Military Records of Tench J. McCleary", Quoting Bible record.
[S497] "Military Service Record of Thomas McCleary."
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book A, page 628.
[S378] "Military Service Records of Thomas McCleary."
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Samuel True¹

M, b. 26 April 1796, d. 13 May 1850

Father

Samuel True^2,3 b. 15 Apr 1771, d. bt 1831 - 1840

Mother

Lucy Currier^2,3 b. 26 Aug 1775, d. bt 1831 - 1840

Last Edited

18 Jul 2004

Birth*

Samuel True was born on 26 April 1796 at Maine; Tombaugh reading of age inscription assumed to be correct.^1,4

Marriage*

He married Arathusa Stone circa 1818.^1,2

Census

Samuel True appeared on the census of 1830 at Perry Twp., Marion, Indiana, page 192, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.⁵

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1840 at Fulton, Indiana, page 335, 1 male and 1 female 5-10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 15-20, 1 male and 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50, 1 male 50-60.⁶

Death*

He died on 13 May 1850 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 54; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery; Tombaugh inscription is 1840 rather than 1850; cause of death was lungs inflammation; census death record says he was a native of Maine.^1,4

Family

Arathusa Stone b. 3 Nov 1794, d. 16 Oct 1855

Children

Angeline True⁴ b. 1829
Pulaski True+¹ b. 26 Jan 1834, d. 10 Oct 1859

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S806] Eileen Fletcher/Peggy Yankowitz, "True Family Group Sheet."
[S1] Census of Population 1830-1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.

Arathusa Stone^1,2

F, b. 3 November 1794, d. 16 October 1855

Last Edited

18 Jul 2004

Birth*

Arathusa Stone was born on 3 November 1794 at New York.^1,3

Married Name

As of circa 1818,her married name was True.^1,4

Marriage*

She married Samuel True, son of Samuel True and Lucy Currier, circa 1818.^1,4

(Witness) Census

Arathusa Stone appeared on the census of 1830 Perry Twp., Marion, Indiana, in the household of Samuel True; page 192, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.⁵

(Witness) Census

Arathusa Stone appeared on the census of 1840 Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel True; page 335, 1 male and 1 female 5-10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 1 male and 1 female 15-20, 1 male and 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50, 1 male 50-60.⁶

Census*

Arathusa Stone appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 423, occupation farmer, widowed, 4 children at home, 1 living nearby.³

Death*

She died on 16 October 1855 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 60.¹

Family

Samuel True b. 26 Apr 1796, d. 13 May 1850

Children

Angeline True³ b. 1829
Pulaski True+¹ b. 26 Jan 1834, d. 10 Oct 1859

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S603] Henry A. Barnhart, An Account of Fulton County from its Organization, pages 288-289.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S806] Eileen Fletcher/Peggy Yankowitz, "True Family Group Sheet."
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.

Mary Gladys Wagoner¹

F, b. 2 July 1915, d. 10 July 1915

Father

John William (Uncle Bill) Wagoner¹ b. 13 Jul 1872, d. 9 Feb 1943

Mother

Pearl May Coffing¹ b. 1 Mar 1888, d. 4 Jan 1929

Last Edited

14 Feb 2002

Birth*

Mary Gladys Wagoner was born on 2 July 1915 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana.¹

Death*

She died on 10 July 1915 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Phebe Slisher¹

F, b. December 1881, d. 24 February 1882

Father

Frederick Slisher¹ b. 1 Jan 1837, d. 15 Feb 1913

Mother

Lucinda Mohler¹ b. 4 Jun 1838, d. 9 Jul 1913

Last Edited

26 Feb 2003

Birth*

Phebe Slisher was born in December 1881 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana.¹

Death*

She died on 24 February 1882 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Samuel Johnson

M, b. 2 January 1840, d. 1 February 1924

Father

William Johnson¹ b. 1806, d. c Apr 1851

Mother

Jane Hoover¹ b. 10 Oct 1816, d. 25 Jun 1850

Last Edited

11 Oct 2011

(Witness) Census

Samuel Johnson appeared on the census of 1840 Fulton, Indiana, in the household of William Johnson; page 656, 1 male under 5, 1 female under 5, William 30-40, Jane 20-30.²

Birth*

Samuel Johnson was born on 2 January 1840 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.^1,3,4,5

(Witness) Death

He witnessed the death of Jane Hoover on 25 June 1850 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana; due to childbirth, buried at the Clark-Runkle Cemetery, Henry Twp.⁶

(Witness) Census

Samuel Johnson appeared on the census of 31 July 1850 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of William Johnson; page 411, occupation farmer, farm valued at $800, widowed, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Death

Samuel Johnson witnessed the death of William Johnson circa April 1851; Scott Johnson. . . His grandfather, Samuel Johnson, came to Indiana in a covered wagon from Virginia. Sam’s father brought his wife and children to Indiana and settled in Fulton County. Then he went back to Virginia and was never heard from again. The family thinks he might have drowned in the Ohio River or been killed by Indians.
Probate file was opened April 1851.^7,8

(Witness) Probate

Samuel Johnson witnessed the probate of the estate of William Johnson in April 1851 at Fulton, Indiana.⁸

Census

Samuel Johnson appeared on the census of 14 August 1860 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 713, occupation laborer, both parents dead, living with Uncle Israel Johnson.⁹

Description*

He was described as at the time of enlistment as 5' 6 1/2" tall, light complexion, brown eyes, auburn hair, occupation farmer on 30 October 1861 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana.⁴

Milit-Beg*

He began military service on 30 October 1861 at Logansport, Cass, Indiana, as a Private, Company K, 46th Regiment Indiana Infantry.⁴

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 4 September 1865 at Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky.⁴

Marriage*

He married Jemima Agnes Thompson on 4 July 1866 at Five Corners, Miami, Indiana; by Reverend Nathan Shackleford, license in Fulton County.^10,4

Census

Samuel Johnson and Jemima Agnes Thompson appeared on the census of 22 June 1870 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, lpage 13b, occupation farmer, real estate alued at $2,700, 3 cildren.¹¹

Census*

Samuel Johnson and Jemima Agnes Thompson appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 47B, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.¹²

NoteB*

THE ROCHESTER SENTINEL Wednesday, January 8, 1886
BIRTHDAY - The many friends of Sam JOHNSON of Henry township perpetrated quite a surprise upon him last Saturday evening. It was his 46th birthday and his friends to the number of a hundred made a raid upon him and helped to celebrate the event. It was a very pleasant party, and he was kindly remembered with an elegant chair as a present.¹³

Census

Samuel Johnson and Jemima Agnes Thompson appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 36, Sheet 2B, occupation retired farm, owned farm, married 33 years, 4 children, 3 living, none at home; his brother Enos lived with them.¹⁴

Census

Samuel Johnson and Jemima Agnes Thompson appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 52, sheet 7A, occupation "own income," married 43 years, 4 children, 2 living, brother Enos living with them.¹⁵

Will*

Samuel Johnson left a will on 11 February 1916 at Fulton, Indiana; probate 8 February 1924.¹⁶

Census

He and Jemima Agnes Thompson appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 66, Sheet 1A, no occupation, owned farm, brother Enos and grandson Harry R. living with them.¹⁷

Death

Samuel Johnson died on 31 January 1924 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, at age 84; buried at the Akron Cemetery; death certificate says Rochester I.O.O.F.³

Obit*

Samuel's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 1 February 1924:

Samuel JOHNSON, 84, one of the pioneer residents of Fulton county who has lived on one farm in Henry Township in the Sugar Grove neighborhood practically all of his life, died at his farm home Thursday afternoon at three o’clock, a victim of old age and complications. He had been ill for the past four years, but the critical sickness that resulted in death was but of short duration. Born on the farm where he died January 2, 1840, Samuel Johnson followed the footsteps of his father, that of tilling the soil, which occupation he followed during his entire life. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served a little over four years in the 46th Indiana infantry. All of his life with the exception of these years, and two other years spent on a farm in the same neighborhood, he lived at the old JOHNSON homestead. He was married July 4, 1866, and to this union were born two children, Dora JOHNSON, of this city, and Arthur JOHNSON, of Peru, who with the widow, Mrs. Jemima JOHNSON and a brother, Enos JOHNSON also of Henry township, survive. He was always active in the politics of his township and county, having held office as trustee on two occasions and having been a candidate for county commissioner on the republican ticket on two other occasions. Funeral services from the home Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. Rev. J. W. NIVEN in charge. Burial at Akron I.O.O.F. cemetery.

Further information on Johnson Family:
Scott Johnson, born 1890, lives south of Athens which is R. 1, Akron, in 1978. His grandfather, Samuel Johnson, came to Indiana in a covered wagon from Virginia. Sam’s father brought his wife and children to Indiana and settled in Fulton County. Then he went back to Virginia and was never heard from again. The family thinks he might have drowned in the Ohio River or been killed by Indians.

Sam was in the Libby prison in the Civil War and never talked about it or why his father disappeared. He was in Libby prison for 9 months. Sam raised his own children and Oliver Crismore and three of the Burkett children. Oliver Crismore attended Sugar Grove school and his school books are in FCHS museum. In the front of his books Oliver wrote his name and address as Sidconger, Ind. Sidconger was the post office in a country store by Sugar Grove school.³

Family

Jemima Agnes Thompson b. 20 Nov 1846, d. 6 May 1924

Children

Theodore (Dory) Johnson+¹² b. 2 Jun 1867, d. 15 Mar 1934
Rosanna (Annie) Johnson+¹¹ b. 22 Aug 1868, d. 31 May 1903
Arthur Johnson+¹² b. 7 Mar 1870, d. 8 Sep 1942
Viola May Johnson⁴ b. 19 Nov 1871, d. 15 Aug 1873

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 1 February 1924.
[S331] "Military File of Samuel Johnson."
[S352] Bible Records of Levi Burch Family.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Clark Farm Cemetery, Henry Twp., p. 619.
[S569] Letter, Samuel Scott Johnson to Fulton County Historical Society, 1975-1985.
[S573] Probate File of William and Jane (Hoover) Johnson Book 1, page 16, book B, page 161.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B, page 352.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S213] Rochester Sentinel, 8 January 1886.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S325] Jean Tombaugh, Fulton County Wills, 1833-1899, page 195-196.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Israel D. (Doc) Johnson¹

M, b. 17 September 1844, d. 6 March 1935

Father

Samuel Johnson^1,2 b. 13 Mar 1800, d. 25 Nov 1860

Mother

Mahala Ann Wagener¹ b. 20 Oct 1806, d. 26 Nov 1866

Last Edited

24 Jul 2004

Birth*

Israel D. (Doc) Johnson was born on 17 September 1844 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio; 1870 census says Virginia, but 1880 & 1900 say Ohio.^3,1

(Witness) Moved

He moved with Samuel Johnson in 1846 to Millark, Fulton, Indiana.⁴

(Witness) Census

Israel D. (Doc) Johnson appeared on the census of 2 August 1850 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel Johnson; page 413, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 4 children.²

(Witness) Census

Israel D. (Doc) Johnson appeared on the census of 17 August 1860 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel Johnson; page 712, occupation farmer, land valued at $2,000, 3 children at home, John Abraham Wagoner boarding with them.⁵

Milit-Beg

Israel D. (Doc) Johnson began military service on 30 October 1861 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, as a private, Company K, 46th Indiana Regiment Infantry.⁶

Description*

He was described as at the time of enlistment as 5'5" tall, light complexion, light hair, occupation farmer on 30 October 1861 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.⁶

Milit-End

He ended military service on 8 November 1862 at Keokuk, Clark, Iowa; disability discharge for measles etc.⁶

Milit-Beg*

He began military service on 2 February 1865 at Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, as a private, K Company, 46th Indiana Infantry Regiment.

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 4 September 1865 at Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky.

Marriage*

He married Almeda Zartman, daughter of David Zartman and Margaret Binkley, on 9 January 1867 at Allen Twp., Miami, Indiana.⁷

Census*

Israel D. (Doc) Johnson appeared on the census of 7 July 1870 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 95, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, 2 children.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 88A, occupation farmer, 4 children.⁹

(Witness) NoteB

The Rochester Sentinel - Wednesday, September 15, 1886
BIOG - In the divorce case of McCLURE vs McCLURE, wherein Mrs. Clara McCLURE asked the court to grant her a divorce from her husband and the custody of her two year old baby. His Honor decided in favor of the plaintiff on the condition that the defendant be allowed to visit his child, and that Mrs. Clara’s father, Doc. JOHNSON, give an obligation of $500 to care properly for the child, which he did. It will be remembered that Jesse McCLURE, the defendant, had considerable newspaper notoriety last March for taking his baby from its mother while her father was away, and has since kept it near Logansport. Much conflicting evidence was introduced as to McClure’s violent character and abuse of his wife, but the fact of his having no home, except where he worked, to keep the child, seemed to impress the court with the idea that the child would be best cared for by the mother, who could give more attention to its proper training, and he so decided. Both parties are from respectable families, but the general drift of the evidence seemed to substantiate the charge in the complaint that the defendant was very irritable at times and could not control his wrath in such a manner as a dutiful father and husband should.

Monday, October 26, 1903
A special from Marion to the Indianapolis Star tells of a terrible crime committed near Point Isabell, Grant county, Sunday afternoon. Thomas Jesse McCLURE, a farm hand about forty, separated from his wife, went to visit her and see his little boys, aged 4 and 2 years respectively. He had candy and nuts for them and took them out for a ride. When he had driven about ‘till they fell asleep he took his revolver and shot each of them in the head killing the oldest one instantly and mortally wounding the other. Then he laid them down by the road side and drove to Marion and gave himself up. A mob gathered to hang him and he was taken to the Indianapolis jail. From the description of the man and the name it is believed here that he was the same Jesse McCLURE who grew up at Twelve Mile and afterwards married a daughter of “Doc” JOHNSON at Millark. McClure was so mean to this wife she got a divorce from him and he afterwards tried to get the child but was foiled. Since then, which was twelve years ago, he left this part of the country and has never been back.¹⁰

Census

He appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 40, sheet 9A, page 271, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 33 years, 7 children born, son-in-law Jacob Schindler, b. March 1863 Ohio, and granddaughter Montana, b. Sept 1890 IN, living with them.¹¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 57, Sheet 7A, page 100, occupation miller, owned mill, married 43 years, 7 children, 3 living, Clara, Jacob and Montana Schindler lived with them.¹²

Census

He appeared on the census of 10 February 1920 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 72, sheet 12A, no occupation, owned home, living with Almeda.¹³

(Witness) Bio

Peru Republican, Jan 14, 1927

Sixty Years Wedded and Happy. Mr. and Mrs. I.D. Johnson (picture).

A romance that culminated in marriage between Miss Almeda Zartman and I.D. Johnson sixty years ago still exists, in spite of the changes of time, and “Home” with its sacred ties, built with thoughts and sentiments, of love, remains the same, only strengthened with the hardships of the years.

Mrs. and Mrs. Johnson both were natives of Ohio, the former born in Miami county in 1844, and the latter in Perry county, 1847. Both displayed great patriotism during the Civil War, Mrs. Johnson serving two and a half years as a member of the 46th Indiana Volunteers, and Mrs. Johnson beating the drum for a drum corps at rallies. Their marriage took place in the Zartman school house two miles north of Macy, Miami county, Indiana, Jan. 9, 1867 in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. Their sixty years of wedded life have been spent in the home at Millark, built by them when they were married, and their anniversary was celebrated there last Sunday from 1 until 4 o’clock p.m. The wedding ceremony was performed again about three o’clock, by Rev. Linvengood of the Fulton U.B. church, in the presence of 125 friends and relatives, among them being Mrs. Johnson’s sister, Mrs. Mary Nisey, of Tiosa; John Sowers, of Macy and Levi Horton of Wagoner’s Station, who witnessed the first ceremony. They received flowers and a number of gifts.

These estimable people are in fairly good health and Mrs. Johnson expressed her desire to a representative of the Republican that they might have a “belling” and a drum corps be present. They are the parents of three children: Harry E. Johnson, of Peru; Mrs. Clay Sheets of Rochester and Mrs. John Conrad, of Millark, who lives close to them; also thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. – Peru Republican, Jan. 14, 1927.

Death*

He died on 6 March 1935 at Millark, Fulton, Indiana, at age 90; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.¹

Obit

Israel D. (Doc)'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 7 March 1935:

Israel D. JOHNSON, aged 90, pioneer resident of Fulton county and a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home near Millark at 9 o’clock Thursday morning. Death was due to paralysis and followed an illness of twenty weeks. The aged man had suffered three strokes of paralysis during the five months period of his sickness. Mr. Johnson was born in Miami county, Ohio, on September 17, 1844, and came to this county in a wagon from his birthplace with his parents, Samuel and Mahalia Ann JOHNSON. They settled on a farm near Millark. Mr. Johnson at the outbreak of the Civil War, enlisted in a company which was recruited in Fulton county. This was Company K. of the 46th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Adam NYE, who died on December 20, was a member of the company. The deceased saw service at the battles of Lookout Mountain, Chickamauga and marched with Sherman to the sea. He received his discharge in Louisville, Ky., in 1865. For many years Mr. Johnson was a member of the McClung Post of the G.A.R. of this city. Following the war, Mr. Johnson returned to this county where he followed the occupation of farming for the remainder of his life. On January 6, 1867, he was married to Miss Almeda ZARTMAN in a ceremony which was performed in the Zartman Church near Macy. Mrs. Johnson preceded her husband in death.

Survivors are three children, Mrs. Clay SHEETS of this city, Mrs. John CONRAD and Harry JOHNSON, both of near Mt. Zion, fifteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The funeral services will be held at 1:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon from the Christian Church at Macy with the Rev. Ernest LAUGHLIN, pastor of the church in charge. Burial will be made in the cemetery at Mt. Zion.¹⁴

Note*

Lewis Clay Sheets was named administrator of Israel's estate; military file lists heirs.⁶

Family

Almeda Zartman b. 19 Oct 1847, d. 5 May 1928

Children

Clara Belle Johnson+⁸ b. 26 Nov 1867, d. c 1911
Margaret Rosana (Maggie) Johnson⁸ b. 22 Sep 1869, d. 13 Mar 1873
Lina May Johnson+¹⁵ b. 23 Dec 1871, d. 2 Aug 1953
Daisy Dell Johnson+¹⁶ b. 8 Apr 1874, d. 18 Dec 1935
Harry Ellas Johnson b. 18 Dec 1877, d. 26 May 1955
Myrtle Ursula Johnson+¹¹ b. 7 May 1881, d. 1909
William I. Johnson¹⁷ b. 3 Nov 1883, d. 16 Sep 1887

Citations

[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 8 March 1935.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1840-1910.
[S414] Harry E. and Orpha E. Johnson, Samuel Johnson Family Record.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S336] "Military Files of Israel D. Johnson."
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 7 May 1928.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S213] Rochester Sentinel, 15 September 1886.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 7 March 1935.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book E, page 519.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book E, page 449.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Alonzo O. Davidson^1,2,3

M, b. 2 October 1867, d. 5 May 1921

Father

Joseph Davidson¹ b. 13 Jun 1838, d. 13 Jul 1892

Mother

Celina (Salina) Macy¹ b. 8 Dec 1846, d. 12 Dec 1928

Last Edited

27 Dec 2011

Birth*

Alonzo O. Davidson was born on 2 October 1867 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 June 1870 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Joseph Davidson; page 2, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,600, 1 child.⁴

(Witness) Census

Alonzo O. Davidson appeared on the census of 1880 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Joseph Davidson and Celina (Salina) Macy; page 2D, occupation farmer, father born in Norway, mother in Ohio, 5 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Alonzo O. Davidson married Clara B. (?) circa 1891 at Ohio.⁵

Census*

Alonzo O. Davidson appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 111, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁵

Census

He and Clara B. (?) appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 163, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.⁶

Death*

Alonzo O. Davidson died on 5 May 1921 at Montgomery, Ohio, at age 53; in a farm accident; buried at the Monroe Cemetery.^7,2

Family

Clara B. (?) b. 1868, d. 9 Mar 1959

Children

Vinson E. Davidson+⁸ b. 27 Apr 1899, d. 29 Dec 1987
Leonard E. Davidson+⁵ b. 2 Sep 1904, d. 21 Sep 1983

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S54] Lindsay M. Brien, Miami County Ohio Cemeteries, Monroe Cemetery.
[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S56] Ohio Death Certificate Index, Montgomery, Vol. 3595, Cert. 30925.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Ward Davidson¹

M, b. 17 June 1870, d. 30 December 1947

Father

Joseph Davidson¹ b. 13 Jun 1838, d. 13 Jul 1892

Mother

Celina (Salina) Macy¹ b. 8 Dec 1846, d. 12 Dec 1928

Last Edited

27 Dec 2011

Birth*

Ward Davidson was born on 17 June 1870 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Joseph Davidson and Celina (Salina) Macy; page 2D, occupation farmer, father born in Norway, mother in Ohio, 5 children at home.¹

Marriage*

Ward Davidson married Dora H. Fry on 24 April 1898 at Montgomery, Ohio.^4,5

Census*

Ward Davidson appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, OHio, ED 32, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 2 years, no children, in laws living with them.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, ED 45, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 1 child, 1 living.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 163, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, ED 135, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, no children at home.⁸

Residence*

He lived on 3 September 1946 at Tipp City, Miami, Ohio.⁹

Death*

He died on 30 December 1947 at Tipp City, Miami, Ohio, at age 77; buried at Maple Hill Cemetery.³

Family

Dora H. Fry b. 4 Feb 1877, d. 15 Jan 1969

Child

Donna Marie Davidson⁶ b. 13 Sep 1902, d. 21 Jan 1992

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Hill, Miami, Ohio.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S587] Troy (Ohio) Daily News, Various, Howard Davidson, 3 September 1946.

Howard C. Davidson^1,2

M, b. 27 October 1872, d. 3 September 1946

Father

Joseph Davidson¹ b. 13 Jun 1838, d. 13 Jul 1892

Mother

Celina (Salina) Macy¹ b. 8 Dec 1846, d. 12 Dec 1928

Last Edited

28 Dec 2011

Birth*

Howard C. Davidson was born on 27 October 1872 at Miami, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Census

Howard C. Davidson and Celina (Salina) Macy appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, ED 32, sheet 7A, occupation none, owned farm, widowed, 5 children, 5 living.³

Marriage*

Howard C. Davidson married Grace M. Eidemiller circa 1902 at Montgomery, Ohio.⁴

Census*

Howard C. Davidson appeared on the census of 8 November 1910 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, ED 45, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, married 7 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, ED 77, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, ED 135, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, six children at home.⁶

Death

He died on 1 September 1946 at Vandalia, Montgomery, Ohio, at age 73; at a Troy nursing home, buried at Maple Hill Cemetery.²

Obit*

Howard C.'s obituary was published in the Troy Daily News on 3 September 1946:

HOWARD C DAVIDSON TO BE BURIED IN TIPP CITY
Howard C Davidson, 73, RR 1, Vandalia, died at 11pm Sunday at a nursing home just north of Troy. Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm Wednesday in the Coppock, Lee & Rousseau Funeral home, Tipp City. Rev C V Coppock, officiating with burial in Maple Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Mr Davidson was born in Miami county on Oct 27, 1872, and was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Davidson. He is survived by his widow, Mrs Grace Eidemiller Davidson; two daughters, Mary and Harriet at home; four sons, Ralph of Columbus, James of Sandusky, Thomas and Stanley both at home; brother, Ward Davidson of Tipp City; two sisters, Mrs Carrie Jackson, Vandalia, and Mrs Myrtle Wells of St Cloud, Fla, formerly of Troy. There are two grandchildren. Mr Davidson was a retired farmer.
Howard C. Davidson was born on 27 Dec 1872, and died 1 Sept 1946.²

Family

Grace M. Eidemiller b. 1876, d. 13 Aug 1958

Children

Mary Davidson⁴ b. 7 Jan 1903, d. 23 Oct 1985
Stanley E. Davidson⁴ b. 1904, d. 6 May 1965
Ralph Davidson⁴ b. 19 Jan 1908, d. 13 Jan 1989
Harriet Davidson⁵ b. 5 May 1910, d. 25 Aug 1991
James L. Davidson⁵ b. 1913, d. Feb 1969
Thomas Davidson⁵ b. 1 Jan 1916, d. 15 Sep 1990
Franklin J. Davidson⁵ b. 29 Jul 1918, d. 22 Mar 1934

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S587] Troy (Ohio) Daily News, Various, 3 September 1946.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Myrtle Davidson¹

F, b. 14 April 1876, d. 29 May 1962

Father

Joseph Davidson¹ b. 13 Jun 1838, d. 13 Jul 1892

Mother

Celina (Salina) Macy¹ b. 8 Dec 1846, d. 12 Dec 1928

Last Edited

27 Dec 2011

Birth*

Myrtle Davidson was born on 14 April 1876 at Vandalia, Montgomery, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1880 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Joseph Davidson and Celina (Salina) Macy; page 2D, occupation farmer, father born in Norway, mother in Ohio, 5 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 4 June 1899,her married name was Wells.²

Marriage*

Myrtle Davidson married Oliver Wells on 4 June 1899 at Montgomery, Ohio.²

Residence*

Myrtle Davidson lived on 3 September 1946 at St. Cloud, Kissimmee, Florida; formerly of Troy, married name Wells.³

Death*

She died on 29 May 1962 at Osceola, Florida, at age 86; buried at Mount Peace Cemetery in Saint Cloud, Osceola County.^4,5

Family

Oliver Wells b. 9 Nov 1874, d. 8 Feb 1961

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S587] Troy (Ohio) Daily News, Various, Howard Davidson, 3 September 1946.
[S295] Florida State Department of Health, Florida Death Index.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Peace, Osceola, Florida.

Carrie Davidson¹

F, b. 21 October 1878, d. 1957

Father

Joseph Davidson¹ b. 13 Jun 1838, d. 13 Jul 1892

Mother

Celina (Salina) Macy¹ b. 8 Dec 1846, d. 12 Dec 1928

Last Edited

27 Dec 2011

Birth*

Carrie Davidson was born on 21 October 1878 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 8 April 1900,her married name was Jackson.²

Marriage*

Carrie Davidson married Harry Jackson on 8 April 1900 at Montgomery, Ohio; by Rev. Perry Furnas.²

Residence*

Carrie Davidson lived on 3 September 1946 at Vandalia, Montgomery, Ohio; married name Jackson.³

Death*

She died in 1957 at Ohio; buried at Polk Grove Cemetery.⁴

Family

Harry Jackson b. 18 Jan 1880, d. 18 Oct 1947

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S587] Troy (Ohio) Daily News, Various, Howard Davidson, 3 September 1946.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Polk Grove, Montgomery, Ohio.

Sarah Jane Johnson¹

F, b. 25 May 1838, d. 30 April 1875

Father

Samuel Johnson¹ b. 13 Mar 1800, d. 25 Nov 1860

Mother

Mahala Ann Wagener¹ b. 20 Oct 1806, d. 26 Nov 1866

Last Edited

18 Jan 2003

Birth*

Sarah Jane Johnson was born on 25 May 1838 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio.^2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1840 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Samuel Johnson; page 435, 1 female under 5, 1 male and 1 female 30-40.⁴

(Witness) Moved

Sarah Jane Johnson moved with Samuel Johnson in 1846 to Millark, Fulton, Indiana.³

(Witness) Census

Sarah Jane Johnson appeared on the census of 2 August 1850 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel Johnson; page 413, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 4 children.¹

Married Name

As of 22 August 1858,her married name was Binkley.⁵

Marriage*

Sarah Jane Johnson married William Binkley on 22 August 1858 at Fulton, Indiana.⁵

Death*

Sarah Jane Johnson died on 30 April 1875 at age 36.³

Family

William Binkley b. 7 Apr 1833, d. 28 Jul 1886

Children

Samuel J. Charles Binkley⁶ b. 24 May 1859, d. 13 Aug 1868
William Asberry Binkley+³ b. 17 Sep 1860
Israel D. Binkley⁷ b. 10 May 1863, d. 11 Aug 1863
John Francis Binkley⁷ b. 22 Jun 1864, d. 1945
Mary Ann (Anna) Binkley+⁸ b. 15 Nov 1866, d. 25 Nov 1953
Charles Iva Binkley⁷ b. 4 Feb 1868, d. 7 Feb 1868
Gusta Binkley³ b. 5 Jan 1871, d. 7 Jan 1871
Albert Binkley³ b. 5 Jan 1871, d. 5 Jan 1871

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1840-1850.
[S414] Harry E. and Orpha E. Johnson, Samuel Johnson Family Record.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book A, page 587.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

John William Johnson¹

M, b. 4 August 1840, d. 2 August 1881

Father

Samuel Johnson¹ b. 13 Mar 1800, d. 25 Nov 1860

Mother

Mahala Ann Wagener¹ b. 20 Oct 1806, d. 26 Nov 1866

Last Edited

15 May 2003

Birth*

John William Johnson was born on 4 August 1840 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio.^2,3

(Witness) Moved

He moved with Samuel Johnson in 1846 to Millark, Fulton, Indiana.⁴

(Witness) Census

John William Johnson appeared on the census of 2 August 1850 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel Johnson; page 413, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 4 children.¹

(Witness) Census

John William Johnson appeared on the census of 17 August 1860 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Samuel Johnson; page 712, occupation farmer, land valued at $2,000, 3 children at home, John Abraham Wagoner boarding with them.⁵

Milit-Beg*

John William Johnson began military service on 12 August 1862 at Indiana as a Private, Company I, 5th Indiana Cavalry.⁶

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 16 June 1865.⁶

Marriage*

He married Angeline C. Thompson on 19 August 1866 at Fulton, Indiana.^3,7

Census*

John William Johnson appeared on the census of 7 July 1870 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 95, occupation cabinet maker, real estate valued at $2,000, 2 children.⁸

Death*

He died on 2 August 1881 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 40; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.⁹

Family

Angeline C. Thompson b. 15 Oct 1844, d. 24 May 1880

Children

Charles O. Johnson³ b. 6 Aug 1867, d. 13 Mar 1873
Augustus Aaron Johnson+⁸ b. 7 Dec 1869, d. 10 Mar 1929

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1840-1850.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S414] Harry E. and Orpha E. Johnson, Samuel Johnson Family Record.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S334] "Military File of John Johnson."
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B. page 361.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt.Zion Cemetery.

John A. Johnson

M, b. 26 February 1836, d. 16 December 1887

Father

Joseph Johnson b. 1809, d. Jun 1862

Mother

Ann Clark b. May 1813, d. Jan 1857

Last Edited

17 May 2003

Birth*

John A. Johnson was born on 26 February 1836 at Berkeley, Virginia; Burch Bible says 27 February, 1836.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 31 July 1850 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Joseph Johnson; page 411B, occupation farmer, no real estate owned, 8 children.³

(Witness) Census

John A. Johnson appeared on the census of 16 August 1860 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Joseph Johnson; page 709, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 7 children from first marriage and 4 stepchildren.⁴

Marriage*

John A. Johnson married Elizabeth Gunckel, daughter of Philip Gunckel and Albertania Blake, on 15 November 1860 at Fulton, Indiana.⁵

Milit-Beg*

John A. Johnson began military service on 30 October 1861 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, as a Private, Company K, 46th Regiment Infantry Indiana.¹

Description*

He was described as at the time of enlistment as 5' 11" tall, light complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair, occupation farmer on 30 October 1861 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.¹

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 4 September 1865 at Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; as a Sergeant, having re-enlistd in 1864.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 5 July 1870 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 52B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.⁶

(Witness) Death

He witnessed the death of Elizabeth Gunckel circa 1875 at Indiana.⁷

Marriage*

John A. Johnson married Louisa Davis on 27 September 1877 at White, Indiana.¹

Census*

John A. Johnson appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 90B, occupation farmer, father b. VA, mother b. England, 3 children.⁸

Obit

John A.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 2 December 1886:

DIED - Jack JOHNSON died at his home, near Millark, last Friday, and was buried on Saturday. Mr. Johnson was well and favorably known in the southern part of the county, where he has resided for many years. One remarkable thing in connection with his death is that he had his personal property advertised to sell at public sale on the same day that his funeral was held.⁹

Death*

He died on 16 December 1887 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 51; Co. K. 46th Ind. military marker, no date of birth or death at Mt. Zion.¹

Family 1

Elizabeth Gunckel b. 9 May 1843, d. c 1875

Children

Marietta Johnson+¹⁰ b. 16 Feb 1862, d. 19 Apr 1942
Charles E. Johnson+¹¹ b. 25 Mar 1864, d. 9 Dec 1930
Luella Johnson+⁸ b. Sep 1867, d. 5 Jun 1957

Family 2

Louisa Davis b. c 1839

Citations

[S334] "Military File of John Johnson."
[S352] Bible Records of Levi Burch Family.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B, page 47.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S422] Lois Anderson, "Ancestral File of Lois Anderson", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 2 December 1886.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 20 April 1942.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 9 December 1930.

Mary J. Johnson

F, b. June 1839, d. June 1856

Father

Joseph Johnson b. 1809, d. Jun 1862

Mother

Ann Clark b. May 1813, d. Jan 1857

Last Edited

26 Mar 2003

Birth*

Mary J. Johnson was born in June 1839 at Berkeley, Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 31 July 1850 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Joseph Johnson; page 411B, occupation farmer, no real estate owned, 8 children.²

Death*

Mary J. Johnson died in June 1856 at Fulton, Indiana; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.¹

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Phebe Johnson¹

F, b. 1843, d. from 20 December 1874 to 26 December 1874

Father

Joseph Johnson¹ b. 1809, d. Jun 1862

Mother

Ann Clark¹ b. May 1813, d. Jan 1857

Last Edited

15 Apr 2003

Birth*

Phebe Johnson was born in 1843 at Berkeley, Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 31 July 1850 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Joseph Johnson; page 411B, occupation farmer, no real estate owned, 8 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Phebe Johnson appeared on the census of 16 August 1860 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Joseph Johnson; page 709, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 7 children from first marriage and 4 stepchildren.²

Married Name

As of 26 June 1864,her married name was Schoolcraft.³

Marriage*

Phebe Johnson married James M. Schoolcraft on 26 June 1864 at Fulton, Indiana.³

(Witness) Census

Phebe Johnson appeared on the census of 6 July 1870 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of James M. Schoolcraft; page 94, occupation "works in saw mill," 2 children and Phebe's sister Mahala, lived near Phebe's parents former farm.⁴

Death*

Phebe Johnson died from 20 December 1874 to 26 December 1874 at Fulton, Indiana;
Possibly - see death notice below; no burial record found
DIED. -Several deaths have occurred this week in the city and county, among which we note Mrs. SCHOOLCRAFT, Mrs. LOUISA TRUE, wife of ISAAC TRUE, deceased, Mrs. GREEN, mother of the County uperintendent, and Miss TILLIE RALSTIN, daughter of
YOUNG RALSTIN.⁵

Family

James M. Schoolcraft b. 1843

Children

Leroy Schoolcraft⁴ b. 1867
Essie Mae Schoolcraft+⁴ b. 5 Mar 1869, d. 28 Feb 1932

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B, page 223.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 26 December 1874.

Catharine Dallas Johnson¹

F, b. 9 January 1849, d. 3 September 1919

Father

Joseph Johnson¹ b. 1809, d. Jun 1862

Mother

Ann Clark¹ b. May 1813, d. Jan 1857

Last Edited

17 May 2003

Birth*

Catharine Dallas Johnson was born on 9 January 1849 at Martinsburg (nearby), Berkeley, Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 31 July 1850 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Joseph Johnson; page 411B, occupation farmer, no real estate owned, 8 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Catharine Dallas Johnson appeared on the census of 16 August 1860 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Joseph Johnson; page 709, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 7 children from first marriage and 4 stepchildren.³

Census*

Catharine Dallas Johnson appeared on the census of 6 July 1870 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 94, worked as a domestic servant in the house of Catharine True, near her parents' former home.⁴

Census

She appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 42, sheet 6B, occupation not listed, living in a house with two other unrelated people, single.⁵

Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, ED 59, sheet 4A, occupation companion-private home, living with Katharine Holcomb, age 76.⁶

Death*

She died on 3 September 1919 at Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana, at age 70; buried at the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery; no grave marker per Lois Anderson.²

Obit

Catharine Dallas's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 4 September 1919:

Miss Kate JOHNSON, 70, was born near Martinsburg, West Va., on Jan 9, 1849 and died Sept 3, 1919, at the I.O.O.F. home at Greensburg, Ind., where she had lived since January 1916. She was formerly a resident of this city where she was a charter member of the Christian church. One sister survives, a Mrs. SHOEMAKER, of Jeffersonville, Ind. Funeral services at the Christian church Friday morning at 10:00 o’clock, the Evergreen Rebekah lodge in charge.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 4 September 1919.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Levi Johnson¹

M, b. 2 February 1847, d. 17 February 1891

Father

Joseph Johnson¹ b. 1809, d. Jun 1862

Mother

Ann Clark¹ b. May 1813, d. Jan 1857

Last Edited

8 Sep 2002

Birth*

Levi Johnson was born on 2 February 1847 at Berkeley, Virginia; Mt. Zion record for Levi Johnson is 11 Feb. 1849 to 17 Feb 1891; age at enlistment in February 1865 was 18yrs, census age varies.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 31 July 1850 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Joseph Johnson; page 411B, occupation farmer, no real estate owned, 8 children.¹

(Witness) Census

Levi Johnson appeared on the census of 16 August 1860 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Joseph Johnson; page 709, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, 7 children from first marriage and 4 stepchildren.³

Milit-Beg*

Levi Johnson began military service on 1 February 1865 at Indiana as a Private, Company K, Indiana Regimental Infantry.²

Description*

He was described as at the time of enlistment as 5' 5" tall, light complexion, grey eyes, light hair, occupation wool carder on 1 February 1865 at Fulton, Indiana.²

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 4 September 1865 at Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 11 August 1870 Nemaha, Nemaha, Nebraska, in the household of Levi Johnson; page 319, occupation hotel keeper, real estate valued at $?,0i00, 5 children at home, plus nephew Levi Johnson and an Alexander Moor, age 21, born Indiana, who owned real estate valued at $700, a descendant of Lydia.⁴

Death*

Levi Johnson died on 17 February 1891 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 44; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S377] "Military Records of Levi Johnson."
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Jennie Leota Pearson^1,2

F, b. 29 August 1871, d. 14 June 1953

Last Edited

1 Jan 2012

Birth*

Jennie Leota Pearson was born on 29 August 1871 at Ohio; daughter of Eli Pearson and Nancy Pearson.^1,2

Married Name

As of 31 December 1893,her married name was Macy.^1,3

Marriage*

She married Clyde Dorsey Macy, son of Davis D. Macy and Mary Jane Turner, on 31 December 1893 at Miami, Ohio; by O.P. Furnas, M.G.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Jennie Leota Pearson appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Clyde Dorsey Macy; Sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Jennie Leota Pearson appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Clyde Dorsey Macy; ED 45, sheet 8A, visit 168, occupation farmer, renting, married 16 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Jennie Leota Pearson appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Clyde Dorsey Macy; ED 78, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Jennie Leota Pearson appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Clyde Dorsey Macy; ED 57-135, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home, Delmar was driving truck for a coal company.⁶

Death*

Jennie Leota Pearson died on 14 June 1953 at RR1, Vandalia, Montgomery, Ohio, at age 81; buried at Polk Grove Cemetery.²

Family

Clyde Dorsey Macy b. 9 Oct 1870, d. 20 Mar 1937

Children

George Delmar Macy⁷ b. 17 Feb 1897, d. 1958
Herbert Macy⁷ b. Jan 1900, d. 21 Aug 1906
Cleo Arlene Macy⁴ b. 1907
Mildred E. Macy⁴ b. 1909

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1900-1910.

George Delmar Macy¹

M, b. 17 February 1897, d. 1958

Father

Clyde Dorsey Macy¹ b. 9 Oct 1870, d. 20 Mar 1937

Mother

Jennie Leota Pearson¹ b. 29 Aug 1871, d. 14 Jun 1953

Last Edited

1 Jan 2012

Birth*

George Delmar Macy was born on 17 February 1897 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Clyde Dorsey Macy; Sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.³

(Witness) Census

George Delmar Macy appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Clyde Dorsey Macy; ED 45, sheet 8A, visit 168, occupation farmer, renting, married 16 years, 4 children, 3 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

George Delmar Macy appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Clyde Dorsey Macy; ED 78, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

George Delmar Macy appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Clyde Dorsey Macy; ED 57-135, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home, Delmar was driving truck for a coal company.⁶

Death*

George Delmar Macy died in 1958 at Ohio; buried at Polk Grove Cemetery.⁷

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900-1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Polk Grove, Montgomery, Ohio.

Herbert Macy¹

M, b. January 1900, d. 21 August 1906

Father

Clyde Dorsey Macy¹ b. 9 Oct 1870, d. 20 Mar 1937

Mother

Jennie Leota Pearson¹ b. 29 Aug 1871, d. 14 Jun 1953

Last Edited

1 Jan 2012

Birth*

Herbert Macy was born in January 1900 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Clyde Dorsey Macy; Sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.²

Death*

Herbert Macy died on 21 August 1906 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, at age 6.^1,3

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900-1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.

Mildred E. Macy¹

F, b. 1909

Father

Clyde Dorsey Macy¹ b. 9 Oct 1870, d. 20 Mar 1937

Mother

Jennie Leota Pearson¹ b. 29 Aug 1871, d. 14 Jun 1953

Last Edited

29 Mar 2003

Birth*

Mildred E. Macy was born in 1909 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Clyde Dorsey Macy; ED 45, sheet 8A, visit 168, occupation farmer, renting, married 16 years, 4 children, 3 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Mildred E. Macy appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Clyde Dorsey Macy; ED 78, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Mildred E. Macy appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Clyde Dorsey Macy; ED 57-135, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home, Delmar was driving truck for a coal company.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Cleo Arlene Macy¹

F, b. 1907

Father

Clyde Dorsey Macy¹ b. 9 Oct 1870, d. 20 Mar 1937

Mother

Jennie Leota Pearson¹ b. 29 Aug 1871, d. 14 Jun 1953

Last Edited

15 Nov 2002

Birth*

Cleo Arlene Macy was born in 1907 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

Cleo Arlene Macy appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Clyde Dorsey Macy; ED 78, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Anna Mary Eidemiller^1,2,3

F, b. 10 October 1872, d. 22 October 1940

Last Edited

28 Dec 2011

Birth*

Anna Mary Eidemiller was born on 10 October 1872 at Ginghamsburg, Montgomery, Ohio; year from obituary; death certificate says 1970; daughter of Henry Eidemiller of Germany and Belle Kongler.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of 23 January 1890,her married name was Macy.^1,4

Marriage*

She married Arthur H. Macy, son of Isaac Macy and Nancy Elizabeth Wagener, on 23 January 1890 at Montgomery, Ohio; by E.W. Bowers, U.B. Church.^1,4

Census

Anna Mary Eidemiller and Arthur H. Macy appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, ED 32, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

Census

Anna Mary Eidemiller and Arthur H. Macy appeared on the census of 8 November 1910 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, ED 45, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 3 children, 3 living, all at home.⁵

Census*

Anna Mary Eidemiller and Arthur H. Macy appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 176, sheet 6B, occupation farm laborer, owned home, 1 daughter.⁶

Obit*

Anna Mary's obituary was published in the Troy Daily News on 22 October 1940:

MRS ANNA MACY DIES AT HOME IN FIDELITY
Mrs Anna Macy, 70, widow of Arthur Macy, died at 12:45 am today at her home in Fidelity. She was born at Ginghamsburg and had been a resident of the place and Fidelity community her entire life. The body was removed to the Coppock-Lee-Rousseau Funeral home in Tipp City, where funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 pm Thursday. Rev Fay Le Meadows of Dayton will officiate and interment will be made in the Maple Hill cemetery.
Add on: Anna Mary Macy (nee Eidemiller) was born on 10 Oct 1872, and died 22 Oct 1940.²

Death

She died on 22 October 1940 at Fidelity, Miami, Ohio, at age 68; buried at the Maple Hill Cemetery.^7,3

Family

Arthur H. Macy b. 6 Oct 1868, d. 27 Mar 1927

Children

Isaac Ray Macy⁸ b. 24 Oct 1891
Henry Leroy (Roy) Macy+⁸ b. 17 Jul 1893, d. 31 Mar 1959
Nancy Belle Macy⁸ b. 3 Dec 1896
Mariane M. Macy⁶ b. 1910

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S587] Troy (Ohio) Daily News, Various, 22 October 1940.
[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S587] Troy (Ohio) Daily News, Various, 22 October 19.
[S1] Census of Population 1900-1910.

Isaac Ray Macy^1,2

M, b. 24 October 1891

Father

Arthur H. Macy¹ b. 6 Oct 1868, d. 27 Mar 1927

Mother

Anna Mary Eidemiller¹ b. 10 Oct 1872, d. 22 Oct 1940

Last Edited

28 Dec 2011

Birth*

Isaac Ray Macy was born on 24 October 1891 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Arthur H. Macy and Anna Mary Eidemiller; ED 32, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, married 10 years, 3 children, 3 living.³

(Witness) Census

Isaac Ray Macy appeared on the census of 8 November 1910 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Arthur H. Macy and Anna Mary Eidemiller; ED 45, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 20 years, 3 children, 3 living, all at home.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900-1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.