Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Sarah A. Freshour¹

F, b. 10 March 1827, d. 17 March 1905

Last Edited

2 Nov 2002

Birth*

Sarah A. Freshour was born on 10 March 1827 at Morgan, Virginia; probably the daughter of Solomon.^2,3,4

Married Name

As of 11 March 1844,her married name was Caw.^2,5

Marriage*

She married Andrew Caw, son of Isaac Caw and Martha Michael, on 11 March 1844 at Morgan, Virginia.^2,6

(Witness) Census

Sarah A. Freshour appeared on the census of 8 August 1850 District No. 42, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Andrew Caw; page 90, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 2 children at home, name is indexed as "Cacs."²

NoteB*

There is an Andrew Caw in Cass County, IN in the 1860 census with a wife Sarah, but places of birth don't match up.

(Witness) Census

Sarah A. Freshour appeared on the census of 8 August 1860 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Andrew Caw; page 892, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.⁷

Census*

Sarah A. Freshour appeared on the census of 26 August 1870 at Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, page 13B-14, widowed, real estate valued at $2,300, 6 children at home.⁸

Census

She appeared on the census of 1880 at Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, page 219C, widowed, 2 children and a granddaughter, Mary R. Cowell, age 9, b. IN, at home.⁹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of John Willliam Caw; ED 2, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 12 years, 3 children, 3 living, mother living with them.¹⁰

Death*

Sarah A. Freshour died on 17 March 1905 at Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, at age 78; buried at the Metea Cemetery.^11,4

Family

Andrew Caw b. 1824, d. bt 1866 - 1870

Children

Harriett Caw² b. 1847
Frances (Persalla) Caw² b. 1848
Mary M. Caw+⁸ b. 1851
Malvina Caw⁸ b. 1854
Emma Caw+⁸ b. Mar 1856, d. bt 1921 - 1930
Clary Caw⁷ b. 1858
Clara Belle Caw⁸ b. 1860, d. 12 Sep 1943
John Willliam Caw+⁸ b. 28 Feb 1862, d. 15 Oct 1944
Samuel A. Caw⁸ b. 1866

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S514] Dr. Jehu Z. Powell, History of Cass County, Indiana (1913), pages 1192-1193.
[S424] Cass County Genealogical Society, Cass County Burial Records, Kroeger Funeral Home, page 85.
[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills, page 45.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S431] Unknown compiler, Cass County, Indiana Death Records, Book C-11, page 11.

Harriett Caw¹

F, b. 1847

Father

Andrew Caw¹ b. 1824, d. bt 1866 - 1870

Mother

Sarah A. Freshour¹ b. 10 Mar 1827, d. 17 Mar 1905

Last Edited

18 Oct 2002

Birth*

Harriett Caw was born in 1847 at Morgan, Virginia; may have married Henry Cowell, 9 Dec 1866, Cass County, not verified.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 8 August 1850 District No. 42, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Andrew Caw; page 90, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, 2 children at home, name is indexed as "Cacs."¹

(Witness) Census

Harriett Caw appeared on the census of 8 August 1860 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Andrew Caw; page 892, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S296] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Cass County Marriages, Book 4, page 264.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Frances (Persalla) Caw¹

F, b. 1848

Father

Andrew Caw² b. 1824, d. bt 1866 - 1870

Mother

Sarah A. Freshour² b. 10 Mar 1827, d. 17 Mar 1905

Last Edited

17 Nov 2002

Birth*

Frances (Persalla) Caw was born in 1848 at Morgan, Virginia.²

(Witness) Census

Frances (Persalla) Caw appeared on the census of 8 August 1860 Bethlehem Twp., Cass, Indiana, in the household of Andrew Caw; page 892, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.³

Residence*

Frances (Persalla) Caw lived on 12 September 1943 at Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin; mentioned in her sister's death record; married name was Ferguson, husband possibly A.G.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S542] Cass County Genealogical Society, McCloskey Funeral Home Records.

Eliza Matthews Wagener^1,2

F, b. 1833

Father

Henry Wagener¹ b. 1788, d. 25 May 1865

Mother

Rachel Smith¹ b. 1788, d. bt 1860 - 1865

Last Edited

23 Feb 2005

Birth*

Eliza Matthews Wagener was born in 1833 at Morgan, Virginia; could be a grandchild.¹

Name Variation

As of 1833, Eliza Matthews Wagener was also known as Elizabeth Matthews Wagoner.

Married Name

As of 14 June 1850,her married name was Gant.^3,2

Marriage*

She married John J. Gant, son of John Gant, on 14 June 1850 at Morgan, Virginia; John Gant and Henry Wagner, bondsmen.^3,2

(Witness) Census

Eliza Matthews Wagener appeared on the census of 1 October 1850 District No. 42, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Henry Wagener; page 118, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children or grandchildren at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Eliza Matthews Wagener appeared on the census of 3 September 1860 Southern District, Hamilton P.O., Loudoun, Virginia, in the household of John J. Gant; page 729, occupation laborer, renting, 4 children at home.³

Census*

Eliza Matthews Wagener appeared on the census of 7 September 1870 at Middleburg P.O., Jackson District, Loudoun, Virginia, page 256, no occupation, renting, 4 children at home, no husband present, listed as "Ann E."⁴

Family

John J. Gant b. bt 1822 - 1826

Children

Josephus Gant+¹ b. 1846, d. b 1900
Laura J. Gant³ b. 1852
Annie E. Gant+³ b. 8 Oct 1854
Edwin Gant³ b. 1855
Margaret Gant³ b. 1858
Martha J. Gant⁴ b. 1860
John E. Gant⁴ b. 23 Dec 1864
Emma J. Gant⁴ b. 1870

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Joseph S. Wagener¹

M, b. 1836, d. 6 July 1913

Father

Henry Wagener¹ b. 1788, d. 25 May 1865

Mother

Rachel Smith¹ b. 1788, d. bt 1860 - 1865

Last Edited

10 Apr 2007

Birth*

Joseph S. Wagener was born in 1836 at Morgan, Virginia; probably a grandchild.¹

Name Variation

As of 1836, Joseph S. Wagener was also known as Joseph S. Wagoner.

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 October 1850 District No. 42, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Henry Wagener; page 118, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children or grandchildren at home.¹

(Witness) NoteB

On 20 January 1858, Henry Wagener sold to his son Joseph S. Wagener the 134 acres of land he purchased from Isaac Caw in 1854 for $200; he further conveyed to Joseph the following property: 2 head of horses (being mares), 2 guns, 5 head of cattle, 13 head of hogs, 1 Barshear plough, and all of his household and kitchen furniture.²

Marriage*

Joseph S. Wagener married Ann Eliza (Elizabeth) Yost, daughter of George Benjamin Yost and Mary Swaim, on 23 February 1859 at Virginia; record reads "Yose."^3,4

(Witness) Census

Joseph S. Wagener appeared on the census of 1860 District No. 2, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Henry Wagener; page 356, occupation farmer, Joseph, wife and two sons living with them; Joseph reported real estate valued at $402.³

NoteB*

On 11 March 1865, Joseph and his wife Ann Eliza sold their 134 acre farm to C. J. Hovermale for $300.⁵

(Witness) Death

Joseph S. Wagener witnessed the death of Ann Eliza (Elizabeth) Yost on 19 July 1869 at Morgan, Virginia; of consumption.^6,7

Census*

Joseph S. Wagener appeared on the census of 19 July 1870 at Allen Twp., Morgan, Virginia, page 99B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 4 children at home, Rebecca Shank was listed as a housekeeper.⁶

Marriage*

He married Rebecca Shank on 2 May 1878 at Morgan, Virginia; she and her daughter Mary B. Shank were living with Joseph in 1870; married in 1880.^8,4

Census

Joseph S. Wagener appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at Bath, Morgan, West Virginia, page 22B, occupation laborer, 2 children at home, spelled "Wagoner."⁹

Census

He appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Bath, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 88, sheet 9B, occupation day laborer, owned home, married 41 years, 9 children, 5 living.¹⁰

Death*

He died on 6 July 1913 at Morgan, West Virginia; widowed, place of birth illegible.¹¹

Family 1

Ann Eliza (Elizabeth) Yost b. 14 Jul 1840, d. 19 Jul 1869

Children

George D. Wagener+³ b. 1859
H. Alfred Wagener³ b. 1860
John W. Wagner+^12,13 b. Oct 1862, d. 30 Jun 1946
Harry A. Wagener⁶ b. 1864
Margaret Wagener¹⁴ b. 25 Dec 1865
Mary J. Wagener⁶ b. 1866
Joseph P. Wagener¹⁵ b. 26 Jun 1869, d. 26 Jul 1869

Family 2

Rebecca Shank b. 1848, d. 1901

Children

William R. Wagener¹⁶ b. 1871, d. 15 Nov 1878
Charles W. Wagner+⁹ b. 16 Jun 1874, d. 23 Dec 1903
Joida E. (Ida M.) Wagener+⁹ b. 17 Aug 1876
May E. Wagener¹⁰ b. Jun 1883
Infant Wagener¹⁷ b. 10 Jun 1886, d. 11 Jun 1886

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S664] Morgan County VA (WV) Deeds: Book 7, pages 251-252.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S664] Morgan County VA (WV) Deeds: Book 8, page 570.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills, death record of Ann Eliza Waggoner.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records, courthouse index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 1946, date no given, page 244 in book.
[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills, Birth record of Margaret "Waggoner."
[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills, Birth record of "Joseph R. Wagner."
[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills, birth record of William R. Wagner.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.

Ann Eliza (Elizabeth) Yost^1,2,3,4

F, b. 14 July 1840, d. 19 July 1869

Father

George Benjamin Yost⁵ b. 14 Nov 1816

Mother

Mary Swaim^5,4 b. 1821

Last Edited

18 Nov 2003

Birth*

Ann Eliza (Elizabeth) Yost was born on 14 July 1840 at Morgan, Virginia; daugher of George Benjamin Yost and Mary Chapline Swaim.^1,6,7

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 District 42, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of George Benjamin Yost; page 102b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $900, 5 children at home.⁵

Married Name

As of 23 February 1859,her married name was Wagoner.^1,4

Marriage*

Ann Eliza (Elizabeth) Yost married Joseph S. Wagener, son of Henry Wagener and Rachel Smith, on 23 February 1859 at Virginia; record reads "Yose."^1,4

(Witness) Census

Ann Eliza (Elizabeth) Yost appeared on the census of 1860 District No. 2, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Henry Wagener; page 356, occupation farmer, Joseph, wife and two sons living with them; Joseph reported real estate valued at $402.¹

Death*

Ann Eliza (Elizabeth) Yost died on 19 July 1869 at Morgan, Virginia, at age 29; of consumption.^8,3

NoteB*

Henry A. YOST, farmer, was born in Morgan County, now West Virginia, January 18, 1848. His father, George Benjain YOST, was for many years a captain of the militia, and his mother was Mar C. SWAIN. Henry A. YOST was married February 28, 1877, at Warfordsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania to May H. WHISNER and Rebecca M. FLEECE. She was born December 23, 1853. They have one child, Arthur Benjamin YOST, born July 1, 1878. Mr. YOST came to this county on the 10th of July, 1874, and is a farmer. His brother, John H. YOST, was in the service about three years in the last war. Hist brother in law, G.W. WHISNER, was in the Southern army one year.

Mrs. Christina EMERICK, whose maiden name was KEMP, was born in 1809, in this county. Her parents were John KEMP and Elizabeth ZELLER, who came in 1804. She was married December 28, 1827, and had the following children: Maria CHILDS, February, 1829; Catherine, December 10, 1830; Simon, April 5, 1833; and Elizabeth YOST, June 13, 1837. Andrew ZELLER was in the War of the Revolution.⁹

Family

Joseph S. Wagener b. 1836, d. 6 Jul 1913

Children

George D. Wagener+¹ b. 1859
H. Alfred Wagener¹ b. 1860
John W. Wagner+^10,11 b. Oct 1862, d. 30 Jun 1946
Harry A. Wagener⁸ b. 1864
Margaret Wagener¹² b. 25 Dec 1865
Mary J. Wagener⁸ b. 1866
Joseph P. Wagener¹³ b. 26 Jun 1869, d. 26 Jul 1869

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills, birth record of "Margaret Waggoner."
[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills, death record of Ann Eliza Waggoner.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.
[S710] Jessie Widmeyer Hunter, Hunter-Widmeyer History, page 128.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S666] Western Biographical Publishing Co., Butler County, Ohio History 1882, page 623.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S538] Morgan Messenger, 1946, date no given, page 244 in book.
[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills, Birth record of Margaret "Waggoner."
[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills, Birth record of "Joseph R. Wagner."

George D. Wagener¹

M, b. 1859

Father

Joseph S. Wagener¹ b. 1836, d. 6 Jul 1913

Mother

Ann Eliza (Elizabeth) Yost¹ b. 14 Jul 1840, d. 19 Jul 1869

Last Edited

18 Nov 2003

Birth*

George D. Wagener was born in 1859 at Morgan, Virginia; 1857 based on 1880 census.²

Name Variation

As of 1859, George D. Wagener was also known as George D. Wagoner.

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1860 District No. 2, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Henry Wagener; page 356, occupation farmer, Joseph, wife and two sons living with them; Joseph reported real estate valued at $402.¹

(Witness) Census

George D. Wagener appeared on the census of 19 July 1870 Allen Twp., Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Joseph S. Wagener; page 99B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 4 children at home, Rebecca Shank was listed as a housekeeper.³

Marriage*

George D. Wagener married Rosa Shank on 25 February 1880 at Morgan, West Virginia.^4,5

Census*

George D. Wagener appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at Bath, Morgan, Virginia, page 22B, occupation laborer, married no children, lived next to Joseph.⁴

Family

Rosa Shank b. 1860

Children

Raymond Wagener⁶ b. 1881, d. 25 Jun 1893
Roy W. Wagener⁷ b. 30 Apr 1885
Ada E. Wagener⁷ b. 16 Jul 1886
John Wagener⁷ b. 29 Mar 1889
Phalissa Wagener⁶ b. 1 Jun 1891, d. 28 Jul 1891
Infant Wagener⁶ b. 1 Jun 1892, d. 1 Jun 1892
George Wagener⁷ b. 10 Sep 1894

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.
[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.

H. Alfred Wagener¹

M, b. 1860

Father

Joseph S. Wagener² b. 1836, d. 6 Jul 1913

Mother

Ann Eliza (Elizabeth) Yost² b. 14 Jul 1840, d. 19 Jul 1869

Last Edited

18 Nov 2003

(Witness) Census

H. Alfred Wagener appeared on the census of 1860 District No. 2, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Henry Wagener; page 356, occupation farmer, Joseph, wife and two sons living with them; Joseph reported real estate valued at $402.²

Name Variation

As of 1860, H. Alfred Wagener was also known as H. A. Wagoner.

Birth*

He was born in 1860 at Morgan, Virginia.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 19 July 1870 Allen Twp., Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Joseph S. Wagener; page 99B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 4 children at home, Rebecca Shank was listed as a housekeeper.³

Census*

H. Alfred Wagener appeared on the census of 1880 at Rock Gap, Morgan, West Virginia, page 33A, living with Isaiah Buck, working on farm.⁴

Marriage*

He married Gertrude (?) between 1890 and 1905.⁵

(Witness) Death

H. Alfred Wagener witnessed the death of Gertrude (?) in 1908 at Ohio; buried at the Miltonville Cemetery, Butler County.⁵

(Witness) Census

H. Alfred Wagener appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 Wayne Twp., Butler, Ohio, in the household of John W. Wagner; ED 44, sheet 13A, occupation farmer, renting, married 24 years, 4 children, 3 living; Alfred lived with them.⁶

(Witness) Census

H. Alfred Wagener appeared on the census of 5 February 1920 Jacksonborough Village, Wayne Twp., Butler, Ohio, in the household of John W. Wagner; ED 76, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 child and brother with them.⁷

(Witness) Census

H. Alfred Wagener appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 Jacksonburg Village, Wayne Twp., Butler, Ohio, in the household of John W. Wagner; ED 53, sheet 1A, occupation odd jobs, owned real estate valued at $3,500, no radio no children, H. Alfred living with them.⁸

Family

Gertrude (?) b. 1870, d. 1908

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S665] Unknown compiler, Butler County Ohio Cemetery Records, Miltonville Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Harry A. Wagener¹

M, b. 1864

Father

Joseph S. Wagener¹ b. 1836, d. 6 Jul 1913

Mother

Ann Eliza (Elizabeth) Yost¹ b. 14 Jul 1840, d. 19 Jul 1869

Last Edited

5 Apr 2003

Birth*

Harry A. Wagener was born in 1864 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

Name Variation

As of 1864, Harry A. Wagener was also known as Harry A. Wagoner.

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Mary J. Wagener¹

F, b. 1866

Father

Joseph S. Wagener¹ b. 1836, d. 6 Jul 1913

Mother

Ann Eliza (Elizabeth) Yost¹ b. 14 Jul 1840, d. 19 Jul 1869

Last Edited

20 Apr 2003

Birth*

Mary J. Wagener was born in 1866 at Morgan, Virginia.¹

Name Variation

As of 1866, Mary J. Wagener was also known as Mary J. Wagoner.

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 July 1870 Allen Twp., Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Joseph S. Wagener; page 99B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 4 children at home, Rebecca Shank was listed as a housekeeper.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary J. Wagener appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 Madison Twp., Butler, Ohio, in the household of George Statton Yost; page 145D, occupation farmer, living with were the mother in law, John and Mary J. Wagner, and an adopted daughter Bessie, age 4, b. IL, listed as Wagner, but probably was Yost.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Rebecca Shank¹

F, b. 1848, d. 1901

Last Edited

5 Apr 2003

Marriage*

Rebecca Shank married Mr. Shank.

Birth*

Rebecca Shank was born in 1848 at Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 2 May 1878,her married name was Wagoner.³

Marriage*

Rebecca Shank married Joseph S. Wagener, son of Henry Wagener and Rachel Smith, on 2 May 1878 at Morgan, Virginia; she and her daughter Mary B. Shank were living with Joseph in 1870; married in 1880.^3,4

(Witness) Census

Rebecca Shank appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 Bath, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Joseph S. Wagener; page 22B, occupation laborer, 2 children at home, spelled "Wagoner."⁵

(Witness) Census

Rebecca Shank appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 Bath, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Joseph S. Wagener; ED 88, sheet 9B, occupation day laborer, owned home, married 41 years, 9 children, 5 living.⁶

Death*

Rebecca Shank died in 1901 at Morgan, West Virginia.²

Family 1

Mr. Shank

Child

Mary B. Shank¹ b. 1869

Family 2

Joseph S. Wagener b. 1836, d. 6 Jul 1913

Children

William R. Wagener⁷ b. 1871, d. 15 Nov 1878
Charles W. Wagner+⁵ b. 16 Jun 1874, d. 23 Dec 1903
Joida E. (Ida M.) Wagener+⁵ b. 17 Aug 1876
May E. Wagener⁶ b. Jun 1883
Infant Wagener⁸ b. 10 Jun 1886, d. 11 Jun 1886

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S412] Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society, Graveyard History of Morgan County, West Virginia, page 66, Old Union Chapel Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills, birth record of William R. Wagner.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.

Charles W. Wagner¹

M, b. 16 June 1874, d. 23 December 1903

Father

Joseph S. Wagener¹ b. 1836, d. 6 Jul 1913

Mother

Rebecca Shank¹ b. 1848, d. 1901

Last Edited

5 Apr 2003

Birth*

Charles W. Wagner was born on 16 June 1874 at Morgan, West Virginia; marriage record lists parents Joseph and Rebecca.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 Bath, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Joseph S. Wagener; page 22B, occupation laborer, 2 children at home, spelled "Wagoner."¹

Marriage*

Charles W. Wagner married Letha E. Keesecker on 15 December 1898 at Morgan, West Virginia.^3,4

Census*

Charles W. Wagner appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 88, sheet 9A, occupation fireman station, married 2 years, 1 child, 1 living; sister-in-law Lola Keesecker living with them.³

Death*

He died on 23 December 1903 at Laurel Run, Preston, West Virginia, at age 29; killed on railroad by a telegraph line.⁵

Family

Letha E. Keesecker b. 3 May 1878, d. 8 Jan 1966

Children

Unknown Infant Wagner⁶ b. 12 Apr 1899, d. 12 Apr 1899
Dorris J. Wagner+³ b. 12 Apr 1900, d. Apr 1978
Charlotte M. Wagner+⁷ b. 15 Jul 1901, d. 5 Aug 1989

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills, birth record of Charles "Wagner."
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.
[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Joida E. (Ida M.) Wagener^1,2,3

F, b. 17 August 1876

Father

Joseph S. Wagener¹ b. 1836, d. 6 Jul 1913

Mother

Rebecca Shank¹ b. 1848, d. 1901

Last Edited

14 Nov 2003

Birth*

Joida E. (Ida M.) Wagener was born on 17 August 1876 at Allen District, Morgan, West Virginia.^1,3

Name Variation

As of 17 August 1876, Joida E. (Ida M.) Wagener was also known as JoIda E. (Ida M.) Wagoner.

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 Bath, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Joseph S. Wagener; page 22B, occupation laborer, 2 children at home, spelled "Wagoner."¹

Married Name

As of 25 February 1900,her married name was Ganoe.^4,2

Marriage*

Joida E. (Ida M.) Wagener married Albert R. Ganoe, son of Benjamin F. Ganoe and Mary (Mollie) V. (?), on 25 February 1900 at Morgan, West Virginia.^4,2

(Witness) Census

Joida E. (Ida M.) Wagener appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Keyser, Mineral, West Virginia, in the household of Albert R. Ganoe; ED 65, sheet 19A, occupation B&O shop, married 3 years, 1 child, 1 living.⁵

(Witness) Census

Joida E. (Ida M.) Wagener appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Port of Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland, in the household of Albert R. Ganoe; ED 94, sheet 9A, occupation not legible, renting, 2 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Joida E. (Ida M.) Wagener appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland, in the household of Albert R. Ganoe; ED 11-51, sheet 11A, occupation shop man-railroad, renting-$30 month, radio, Joseph was living with them, working as a railroad clerk.⁶

Family

Albert R. Ganoe b. 1876

Children

Joseph R. Ganoe⁴ b. 11 Dec 1905, d. 23 Nov 1991
Harold Ganoe⁴ b. 26 Nov 1912, d. Feb 1987

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mr. Shank

Last Edited

15 Sep 2002

Marriage*

Mr. Shank married Rebecca Shank.

Family

Rebecca Shank b. 1848, d. 1901

Child

Mary B. Shank¹ b. 1869

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Mary B. Shank¹

F, b. 1869

Father

Mr. Shank¹

Mother

Rebecca Shank¹ b. 1848, d. 1901

Last Edited

18 May 2002

Birth*

Mary B. Shank was born in 1869 at Morgan, West Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Rosa Shank^1,2

F, b. 1860

Last Edited

5 Apr 2003

Birth*

Rosa Shank was born in 1860 at Hampshire, Virginia.^1,2

Married Name

As of 5 February 1880,her married name was Wagener.^1,2

Name Variation

As of 25 February 1880, Rosa Shank was also known as Rosa Wagoner.

Marriage*

She married George D. Wagener, son of Joseph S. Wagener and Ann Eliza (Elizabeth) Yost, on 25 February 1880 at Morgan, West Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Rosa Shank appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 Bath, Morgan, Virginia, in the household of George D. Wagener; page 22B, occupation laborer, married no children, lived next to Joseph.¹

Family

George D. Wagener b. 1859

Children

Raymond Wagener³ b. 1881, d. 25 Jun 1893
Roy W. Wagener⁴ b. 30 Apr 1885
Ada E. Wagener⁴ b. 16 Jul 1886
John Wagener⁴ b. 29 Mar 1889
Phalissa Wagener³ b. 1 Jun 1891, d. 28 Jul 1891
Infant Wagener³ b. 1 Jun 1892, d. 1 Jun 1892
George Wagener⁴ b. 10 Sep 1894

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S529] William O. Turner Morgan County H&GS, Morgan County WV Marriage Records.
[S533] Leonard H. Davis, Morgan County Death Records.
[S712] William O. Turner, Morgan County West Virginia Births.

George F. Caw¹

M, b. December 1822, d. 12 October 1880

Father

Joseph Caw¹ b. c 1790, d. c 1838

Mother

Sophia Wagener¹ b. 15 Sep 1790, d. 5 Nov 1864

Last Edited

23 Dec 2011

Birth*

George F. Caw was born in December 1822 at Morgan, Virginia; or January 1823; death record gives age as 57 years, 9 months.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Mary Ann Curtis, daughter of Hiram Curtis and Jane Sheets, on 29 November 1843 at Miami, Ohio.^1,4,5

Census

George F. Caw appeared on the census of 19 September 1850 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, page 128B, occupation miller, renting, 3 children at home.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 20 July 1860 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, page 349, occupation day laborer, real estate valued at $75, 6 children at home.⁶

(Witness) Probate

He witnessed the probate of the estate of Sophia Wagener on 8 November 1864 at Troy, Miami, Ohio; John Knife, Administrator, names Ann Eliza Knife, Sarah A. Fleece, Elizabeth Roderick, George Caw, William Caw, Sarah Danes and Enoch D. Caw(?)⁷

(Witness) Death

George F. Caw witnessed the death of Mary Ann Curtis in 1865 at Miami/Montgomery, Ohio; buried at the Curtis Cemetery (row 8, grave 10.)⁸

Census*

George F. Caw appeared on the census of 6 June 1870 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, page 7, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,000, apparently widowed, 3 children at home.⁹

Marriage*

He married Sarah Cress on 5 September 1870 at Montgomery, Ohio.^10,5

Census

George F. Caw appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, page 3B, occupation farmer, 3 children and a boarder, Mary Drake at home.¹⁰

Death*

He died on 12 October 1880 at Fidelity, Miami, Ohio, at age 57; of consumption, son of Joseph Caw and Sophia Wagoner, buried at the Curtis Cemetery, Miami County (row 8, grave 9.)^11,3

Family 1

Mary Ann Curtis b. 1821, d. 1865

Children

Harriet H. Caw¹ b. 12 Sep 1844, d. 17 May 1876
Margaret S. Caw+¹ b. 10 May 1847, d. c 2 Dec 1921
Joseph M. Caw¹ b. 1849, d. 22 Dec 1886
Maria (Nora) Caroline Caw+⁶ b. 1853, d. 18 May 1880
Hiram Davis Caw+⁶ b. Aug 1856, d. 11 Mar 1917
Isaiah Warren Caw+⁶ b. 1 Mar 1858, d. 25 Jan 1933
Daniel Webster Caw+⁶ b. 1861, d. 17 Jun 1893
Jane (Jennie) Caw⁹ b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 27 Jan 1932
Mary Jane Caw+⁹ b. 1864

Family 2

Sarah Cress b. Mar 1828

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S54] Lindsay M. Brien, Miami County Ohio Cemeteries, Curtis Cemetery, Miami County.
[S574] Clerk of Probate Court, Miami County, Ohio Death Records, Book 2, page 49.
[S40] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami Co. Indiana Marriages, WPA Record.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S581] Probate Records of Sophia Wagener Caw Million 04048 (Book B1, page 152).
[S54] Lindsay M. Brien, Miami County Ohio Cemeteries, Curtis Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S54] Lindsay M. Brien, Miami County Ohio Cemeteries, Curtis Cemetery, Brien reading.

Mary Ann Curtis^1,2

F, b. 1821, d. 1865

Father

Hiram Curtis³ b. 11 Nov 1804, d. bt 7 Feb 1856 - 16 Feb 1857

Mother

Jane Sheets³ b. 1807, d. b 1857

Last Edited

30 Jan 2013

Birth*

Mary Ann Curtis was born in 1821 at Miami, Ohio.^1,2,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1830 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Hiram Curtis and Jane Sheets; page 251, 4 males under 5, 1 male and 2 females 5-10, 1 male and 1 female 20-30, 1 female 60-70, probably Nancy (Mast) Curtis.⁵

Married Name

As of 29 November 1843,her married name was Caw.^1,6

Marriage*

Mary Ann Curtis married George F. Caw, son of Joseph Caw and Sophia Wagener, on 29 November 1843 at Miami, Ohio.^1,2,6

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 19 September 1850 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of George F. Caw; page 128B, occupation miller, renting, 3 children at home.¹

NoteB*

The Miami County probate records, 13 June 1857, contain a petition to sell land on behalf of the heirs of Hiram Curtis, including Mary Ann and George Caw, which proves Mary Ann was Hiram's daughter.

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 20 July 1860 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of George F. Caw; page 349, occupation day laborer, real estate valued at $75, 6 children at home.⁷

Death*

Mary Ann Curtis died in 1865 at Miami/Montgomery, Ohio; buried at the Curtis Cemetery (row 8, grave 10.)⁴

Family

George F. Caw b. Dec 1822, d. 12 Oct 1880

Children

Harriet H. Caw¹ b. 12 Sep 1844, d. 17 May 1876
Margaret S. Caw+¹ b. 10 May 1847, d. c 2 Dec 1921
Joseph M. Caw¹ b. 1849, d. 22 Dec 1886
Maria (Nora) Caroline Caw+⁷ b. 1853, d. 18 May 1880
Hiram Davis Caw+⁷ b. Aug 1856, d. 11 Mar 1917
Isaiah Warren Caw+⁷ b. 1 Mar 1858, d. 25 Jan 1933
Daniel Webster Caw+⁷ b. 1861, d. 17 Jun 1893
Jane (Jennie) Caw⁸ b. 15 Apr 1861, d. 27 Jan 1932
Mary Jane Caw+⁸ b. 1864

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S40] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami Co. Indiana Marriages, WPA Record.
[S829] Karin Lange, "Ancestral File of Karin Lange", Ancestral File.
[S54] Lindsay M. Brien, Miami County Ohio Cemeteries, Curtis Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Harriet H. Caw¹

F, b. 12 September 1844, d. 17 May 1876

Father

George F. Caw² b. Dec 1822, d. 12 Oct 1880

Mother

Mary Ann Curtis² b. 1821, d. 1865

Last Edited

30 Jan 2013

Birth*

Harriet H. Caw was born on 12 September 1844 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio; appears to be 1854 based on 1870 census.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 September 1850 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of George F. Caw; page 128B, occupation miller, renting, 3 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Harriet H. Caw appeared on the census of 20 July 1860 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of George F. Caw; page 349, occupation day laborer, real estate valued at $75, 6 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 4 June 1870,her married name was Gordon.⁵

Marriage*

Harriet H. Caw married Frank Gordon on 4 June 1870 at Montgomery, Ohio; by William Pearson, M.G.⁵

Death*

Harriet H. Caw died on 17 May 1876 at Montgomery, Ohio, at age 31; buried at the Sugar Grove Cemetery, Butler Twp., Montgomery County; 1 daughter, Pearl Gordon, b. 1871, d. 1872.³

Family

Frank Gordon b. 1850

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S326] OGS Montgomery County Chapter, Montgomery County, Ohio Cemetery Records, Sugar Grove Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.

Margaret S. Caw¹

F, b. 10 May 1847, d. circa 2 December 1921

Father

George F. Caw¹ b. Dec 1822, d. 12 Oct 1880

Mother

Mary Ann Curtis¹ b. 1821, d. 1865

Last Edited

27 Oct 2008

Birth*

Margaret S. Caw was born on 10 May 1847 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 September 1850 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of George F. Caw; page 128B, occupation miller, renting, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Margaret S. Caw appeared on the census of 20 July 1860 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of George F. Caw; page 349, occupation day laborer, real estate valued at $75, 6 children at home.⁴

Married Name

As of 14 March 1867,her married name was Hicksenhytzer.⁵

Marriage*

Margaret S. Caw married John J. Hicksenhytzer on 14 March 1867 at Miami, Ohio; not confirmed.⁵

(Witness) Census

Margaret S. Caw appeared on the census of 4 July 1870 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of John J. Hicksenhytzer; page 590, occupation farm laborer, real estate value at $200, 1 child at home.⁶

(Witness) Census

Margaret S. Caw appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of John J. Hicksenhytzer; page 353, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.⁷

(Witness) Probate

Margaret S. Caw witnessed the probate of the estate of Joseph M. Caw on 4 April 1887 at Miami, Ohio.⁸

(Witness) Census

Margaret S. Caw appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 Union, Miami, Ohio, in the household of John J. Hicksenhytzer; ED 86, sheet 19A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 33 years, 4 children, 4 living; lived next to Frances Prill.⁹

(Witness) Census

Margaret S. Caw appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of John J. Hicksenhytzer; ED 123, sheet 1B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, owned home, married 43 years, 7 children, 4 living, 1 at home.¹⁰

Death

Margaret S. Caw died on 1 December 1921 at Miami, Ohio, at age 74; buried at Monroe Cemetery.^2,11,3

Obit*

Margaret S.'s obituary was published in the Troy Newspaper on circa 2 December 1921:

Margaret Hicksenhiser, daughter of George and Mary Caw, was born May 10, 1847 and departed this life December 1, 1921, aged 74 years, 8 months, 9 days. In 1866 she was united in marriage to John J. Hicksenhiser, who preceded her in death in 1916. She was a patient sufferer and kind to her friends. She leaves to mourn her departure four children, Mrs. Hattie Mahaffey of Toledo, Ursey of Reading, Mich., Mrs. Nettie Vore and John Hicksenhiser of Fidelity, nine grand children, seven great grand children and a host of friends.

Mrs. Elsie Everhart and children and Mrs. Vera Bortman, of Toledo, who were here to attend the funeral services of their grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Hicksenhiser, have returned home.²

Family

John J. Hicksenhytzer b. 29 Aug 1842, d. 8 Aug 1916

Children

Harriet (Hattie) B. Hicksenhytzer⁶ b. 12 Mar 1868, d. 1942
Nettie May Hicksenhytzer+⁷ b. 9 Oct 1871, d. 13 Sep 1945
John Hicksenhytzer⁷ b. 1 May 1874, d. May 1956
James Ersey Hicksenhytzer⁷ b. 18 Dec 1877, d. Feb 1954

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S535] Troy, Ohio Newspaper, abt 1 December 1921.
[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S32] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Sealed Ancestral File, Ohio Marriages, Miami County, 1854-1871, Batch M514532, Source 0549804 V. G-H.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S592] Probate Records of Joseph Caw Book 3, page 172 (07989).
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S54] Lindsay M. Brien, Miami County Ohio Cemeteries, Monroe Cemetery.

Joseph M. Caw¹

M, b. 1849, d. 22 December 1886

Father

George F. Caw¹ b. Dec 1822, d. 12 Oct 1880

Mother

Mary Ann Curtis¹ b. 1821, d. 1865

Last Edited

12 Jan 2017

Birth*

Joseph M. Caw was born in 1849 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 19 September 1850 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of George F. Caw; page 128B, occupation miller, renting, 3 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Joseph M. Caw appeared on the census of 20 July 1860 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of George F. Caw; page 349, occupation day laborer, real estate valued at $75, 6 children at home.²

(Witness) Bio

H.R.COATE, of the firm of Coate & Caw, merchants, Troy; the senior member of the firm was born in Union Township, this county, in 1850, and is a son of John H. Coate, whose sketch appears in this work. J.M.Caw, the junior member, was born in the same township in the same year; his father, George Caw, was born in Virginia and when a boy came to this county, in which he yet lives; the members of this firm received collegiate educations, after which Mr. Coate spent two years in Cincinnati and one in Philadelphia, in mercantile pursuits; Mr. Caw received a like experience in Toledo; in 1878, the above gentlemen took the reins of establishment in their own hands and are driving to success; their ability, fair dealing and popular business habits are fully recognized by the buying public, who give them high rank among the oldest business houses in Troy. Mr. Coate was married to Miss M. C. Williams in 1870, by whom he has had one child, viz., Orlestus Durant (deceased).³

Census*

Joseph M. Caw appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, page 73, occupation dry goods merchant, single, boarding with Clara Shepherd.⁴

Death*

He died on 22 December 1886 at Ohio; possibly 1885 based on tombstone.⁵

Probate*

His estate was probated on 4 April 1887 at Miami, Ohio.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S53] W. H. Beers, History of Miami County, Ohio, page 677.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S592] Probate Records of Joseph Caw Book 3, page 172 (07989).

William H. Caw^1,2

M, b. 15 November 1813, d. 20 May 1878

Father

Joseph Caw¹ b. c 1790, d. c 1838

Mother

Sophia Wagener¹ b. 15 Sep 1790, d. 5 Nov 1864

Last Edited

12 Jan 2017

Birth*

William H. Caw was born on 15 November 1813 at Sleepy Creek, Berkeley, Virginia.^1,3

Marriage*

He married Sarah H. Danes on 26 July 1844 at Miami, Ohio; license issued July 18; Sarah's name transcribed as "Dames." Memo comment. Memo item that Sarah "has no guardian."^1,4

Census

William H. Caw and Sarah H. Danes appeared on the census of 2 October 1850 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, page 148, recorded as "Coe, " occupation laborer, real estate valued at $100, 4 children at home.⁵

Census*

William H. Caw and Sarah H. Danes appeared on the census of 20 July 1860 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, page 347, occupation carpenter, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home; lived near the Curtis, Macy and Yount families.⁵

(Witness) Death

William H. Caw witnessed the death of Sarah H. Danes on 20 March 1864 at Miami, Ohio; probably in Miami County; buried at Sugar Grove Cemetery, Montgomery County, next to William H. Caw.⁶

(Witness) Probate

William H. Caw witnessed the probate of the estate of Sophia Wagener on 8 November 1864 at Troy, Miami, Ohio; John Knife, Administrator, names Ann Eliza Knife, Sarah A. Fleece, Elizabeth Roderick, George Caw, William Caw, Sarah Danes and Enoch D. Caw(?)⁷

Death*

William H. Caw died on 20 May 1878 at Miami, Ohio, at age 64; buried at Sugar Grove Cemetery, Montgomery County.³

Family

Sarah H. Danes b. 19 Feb 1828, d. 20 Mar 1864

Children

George Francis Caw+¹ b. 27 Jun 1845, d. 21 Nov 1921
Martha A. Caw+¹ b. 20 Jan 1847, d. 12 Mar 1937
Mary Emmeline (Emma) Caw¹ b. 29 Jul 1849, d. 30 Apr 1927
Caroline Sarah (Callie) Caw+⁵ b. 29 Jul 1849
Eliza Jane Caw+¹ b. 24 Apr 1852, d. 13 Oct 1934
Minerva Caw+¹ b. Nov 1858, d. bt 1901 - 1908
Dorse Elwood Caw⁸ b. 1861, d. 17 Jan 1948

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S527] "Military Records of George F. Caw."
[S326] OGS Montgomery County Chapter, Montgomery County, Ohio Cemetery Records, Sugar Grove Cemetery, Brien Reading.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S326] OGS Montgomery County Chapter, Montgomery County, Ohio Cemetery Records, Sugar Grove Cemetery.
[S581] Probate Records of Sophia Wagener Caw Million 04048 (Book B1, page 152).
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Sarah H. Danes^1,2,3

F, b. 19 February 1828, d. 20 March 1864

Last Edited

12 Jan 2017

Birth*

Sarah H. Danes was born on 19 February 1828 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania; place of birth from Samuel's Kansas GAR Report.^4,5,6,7

Married Name

As of 26 July 1844,her married name was Caw.^1,8

Marriage*

She married William H. Caw, son of Joseph Caw and Sophia Wagener, on 26 July 1844 at Miami, Ohio; license issued July 18; Sarah's name transcribed as "Dames." Memo comment. Memo item that Sarah "has no guardian."^1,9

Census

Sarah H. Danes and William H. Caw appeared on the census of 2 October 1850 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, page 148, recorded as "Coe, " occupation laborer, real estate valued at $100, 4 children at home.¹⁰

Census*

Sarah H. Danes and William H. Caw appeared on the census of 20 July 1860 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, page 347, occupation carpenter, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home; lived near the Curtis, Macy and Yount families.¹⁰

Death*

Sarah H. Danes died on 20 March 1864 at Miami, Ohio, at age 36; probably in Miami County; buried at Sugar Grove Cemetery, Montgomery County, next to William H. Caw.¹¹

(Witness) Probate

She witnessed the probate of the estate of Sophia Wagener on 8 November 1864 at Troy, Miami, Ohio; John Knife, Administrator, names Ann Eliza Knife, Sarah A. Fleece, Elizabeth Roderick, George Caw, William Caw, Sarah Danes and Enoch D. Caw(?)¹²

Family

William H. Caw b. 15 Nov 1813, d. 20 May 1878

Children

George Francis Caw+¹ b. 27 Jun 1845, d. 21 Nov 1921
Martha A. Caw+¹ b. 20 Jan 1847, d. 12 Mar 1937
Mary Emmeline (Emma) Caw¹ b. 29 Jul 1849, d. 30 Apr 1927
Caroline Sarah (Callie) Caw+¹⁰ b. 29 Jul 1849
Eliza Jane Caw+¹ b. 24 Apr 1852, d. 13 Oct 1934
Minerva Caw+¹ b. Nov 1858, d. bt 1901 - 1908
Dorse Elwood Caw¹³ b. 1861, d. 17 Jan 1948

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S527] "Military Records of George F. Caw."
[S677] "Military File of William Skillen."
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
[S326] OGS Montgomery County Chapter, Montgomery County, Ohio Cemetery Records, Sugar Grove Cemetery, Brien Reading.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Danes Family Tree by Linda Tomlin.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Kansas, Grand Army of the Republic Post Reports, 1880-1940.
[S40] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Miami Co. Indiana Marriages, WPA Record.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S326] OGS Montgomery County Chapter, Montgomery County, Ohio Cemetery Records, Sugar Grove Cemetery.
[S581] Probate Records of Sophia Wagener Caw Million 04048 (Book B1, page 152).
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

George Francis Caw^1,2

M, b. 27 June 1845, d. 21 November 1921

Father

William H. Caw¹ b. 15 Nov 1813, d. 20 May 1878

Mother

Sarah H. Danes¹ b. 19 Feb 1828, d. 20 Mar 1864

Last Edited

12 Jan 2017

Birth*

George Francis Caw was born on 27 June 1845 at Fredericksburg, Miami, Ohio; bible record is 27 June 1835, which doesn't agree with census data.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 October 1850 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of William H. Caw and Sarah H. Danes; page 148, recorded as "Coe, " occupation laborer, real estate valued at $100, 4 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

George Francis Caw appeared on the census of 20 July 1860 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of William H. Caw and Sarah H. Danes; page 347, occupation carpenter, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home; lived near the Curtis, Macy and Yount families.⁴

Milit-Beg*

George Francis Caw began military service on 2 May 1864 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, as a Private, Company A, 147th Regiment Ohio Infantry National Guard.³

Description*

He was described as at the time of enlistment as 5' 8 3/4" tall, light complexion, grey eyes, light hair, occupation farmer on 2 May 1864 at Troy, Miami, Ohio.³

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 30 August 1864 at Camp Dennison, Franklin, Ohio.³

Residence*

He lived in 1866 at Troy, Miami, Ohio.³

Moved*

He moved to Marion, Iowa, in 1867.³

Moved

He moved to Falls City, Richardson, Nebraska, in 1869.³

Marriage*

He married Mary Francis McHenry on 31 March 1878 at Hiawatha, Brown, Kansas; by J. Berry, Minister; bible record is 31 Mar 1876.^5,2

Census*

George Francis Caw appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Padonia, Brown, Kansas, page 384A, occupation well digger, 1 child at home.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Greenleaf, Washington, Kansas, ED 135, sheet 4B, occupation not given, married 22 years, 8 children, 6 living, 5 at home.⁷

Census

He appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Greenleaf, Washington, Kansas, ED 151, sheet 3A, occupation none, owned real estate, married 10 years, 8 children, 6 living.⁸

Census

He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Greenleaf, Washington, Kansas, ED 162, sheet 6A, occupation retired, owned home, John, a structural engineer, lived with them; George gave his age as 85, rather than 75.⁹

Death*

He died on 21 November 1921 at Greenleaf, Washington, Kansas, at age 76.³

Family

Mary Francis McHenry b. 25 Jan 1859, d. 18 Jun 1935

Children

William J. Caw^2,6 b. 8 Dec 1879, d. 5 Jan 1890
Harrison A. (Harry) Caw+² b. 13 Dec 1881, d. 11 May 1949
Cara Ann Caw² b. 6 Apr 1884, d. 20 Dec 1889
John Milton Caw+^2,7 b. 17 Feb 1887, d. 4 Mar 1950
George Leonard Caw+^2,7 b. 4 Oct 1888, d. 1950
Ora A. Caw¹⁰ b. 1889, d. 1894
Naomi Nancy Caw^2,7 b. 12 Jan 1892
Francis Comfort Caw^2,7 b. 15 Jun 1894
Sophia Sarah Caw^2,7 b. 28 Aug 1896

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S528] The Holy Bible.
[S527] "Military Records of George F. Caw."
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S527] "Military Records of George F. Caw", death certificate and affidavit of Mary Francis Caw.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Greenleav, Washington, Kansas.

Martha A. Caw¹

F, b. 20 January 1847, d. 12 March 1937

Father

William H. Caw² b. 15 Nov 1813, d. 20 May 1878

Mother

Sarah H. Danes² b. 19 Feb 1828, d. 20 Mar 1864

Last Edited

24 Oct 2006

Birth*

Martha A. Caw was born on 20 January 1847 at Miami, Ohio.^3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 2 October 1850 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of William H. Caw and Sarah H. Danes; page 148, recorded as "Coe, " occupation laborer, real estate valued at $100, 4 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Census

Martha A. Caw appeared on the census of 20 July 1860 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of William H. Caw and Sarah H. Danes; page 347, occupation carpenter, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home; lived near the Curtis, Macy and Yount families.⁵

Married Name

As of 1865,her married name was Skillen.^6,7

Marriage*

Martha A. Caw married William A. Skillen on 11 October 1865 at Miami, Ohio; by William Pearson, M.G; however, Martha gave an affidavit in her pension application that she was married 7 Oct. 1865 and was unable to explain why the record was 11 Oct.^6,7,8

(Witness) Census

Martha A. Caw appeared on the census of 8 June 1870 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of William A. Skillen; page 370, occupation farm laborer, renting, 2 children at home.⁹

(Witness) Census

Martha A. Caw appeared on the census of 1880 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of William A. Skillen; page 139C, occupation farmer, 3 children and Hiram Caw.⁶

(Witness) Census

Martha A. Caw appeared on the census of June 1900 Black Rock Twp., Lawrence, Arkansas, in the household of William A. Skillen; ED 65, sheet 3A, occupation running a boarding house, married 34 years, 5 children, 5 living.¹⁰

(Witness) Death

Martha A. Caw witnessed the death of William A. Skillen on 25 August 1913 at Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas; buried at the Oak Forest Cemetery, no dates on the monument.^11,12,8

Residence*

Martha A. Caw lived on 2 April 1914 at Arkansas City, Desha, Arkansas.⁸

Residence

She lived on 14 January 1915 at 30 Garden Street, New Rochelle, Westchester, New York.⁸

Census*

She appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas, ED 75, sheet 3A, widowed, living alone, owned home free and clear.¹¹

Death*

She died on 12 March 1937 at Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas, at age 90; buried at Oak Forest Cemetery; name on death certificate is spelled "Skillern."^12,13

Family

William A. Skillen b. 21 Aug 1844, d. 25 Aug 1913

Children

Charles T. Skillen+⁶ b. 30 Mar 1867
Furnas Edgar Skillen⁶ b. 5 May 1869, d. 1946
William Adrian Skillen⁶ b. 25 Oct 1874
Sarah J. Skillen⁸ b. 2 Jun 1881
David Earl Skillen¹⁰ b. 29 Sep 1885, d. 24 Jun 1901

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
[S677] "Military File of William Skillen", Arkansas Death Certificate of Martha "Skillern."
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S308] Computerized Heritage Association, Miami Valley (Ohio) Genealogy Index.
[S677] "Military File of William Skillen."
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S582] Nancy Matthews, Cemetery Records of Lawrence County, Arkansas, Oak Forest Cemetery.
[S677] "Military File of William Skillen", Arkansas Death Certificate of Martha A. "Skillern."

Mary Emmeline (Emma) Caw^1,2

F, b. 29 July 1849, d. 30 April 1927

Father

William H. Caw³ b. 15 Nov 1813, d. 20 May 1878

Mother

Sarah H. Danes³ b. 19 Feb 1828, d. 20 Mar 1864

Last Edited

12 Jan 2017

Birth*

Mary Emmeline (Emma) Caw was born on 29 July 1849 at Miami, Ohio; death certificate says she was born in Pennsylvania.^4,2

(Witness) Census

Mary Emmeline (Emma) Caw appeared on the census of 20 July 1860 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of William H. Caw and Sarah H. Danes; page 347, occupation carpenter, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home; lived near the Curtis, Macy and Yount families.⁵

Married Name

As of 28 November 1888,her married name was Kessler.^6,7

Marriage*

Mary Emmeline (Emma) Caw married Solomon Kessler on 28 November 1888 at Miami, Ohio.^6,7

(Witness) Death

Mary Emmeline (Emma) Caw witnessed the death of Solomon Kessler on 18 June 1890 at Miami, Ohio.⁸

Census*

Mary Emmeline (Emma) Caw appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 78, sheet 5B, occupation servant in the Pearson household, widowed.⁹

Death*

She died on 30 April 1927 at Miami County Home, Staunton Twp., Miami, Ohio, at age 77; buried at the Wheelock Cemetery.²

Family

Solomon Kessler b. 8 Apr 1846, d. 18 Jun 1890

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S52] Ohio D.A.R., Miami County, Ohio Marriages.
[S54] Lindsay M. Brien, Miami County Ohio Cemeteries, Wheelock Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Caroline Sarah (Callie) Caw¹

F, b. 29 July 1849

Father

William H. Caw¹ b. 15 Nov 1813, d. 20 May 1878

Mother

Sarah H. Danes¹ b. 19 Feb 1828, d. 20 Mar 1864

Last Edited

18 Jul 2004

Birth*

Caroline Sarah (Callie) Caw was born on 29 July 1849 at Frederick, Miami, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Caroline Sarah (Callie) Caw appeared on the census of 20 July 1860 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of William H. Caw and Sarah H. Danes; page 347, occupation carpenter, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home; lived near the Curtis, Macy and Yount families.¹

Married Name

As of 5 December 1878,her married name was Mendenhall.^3,4,5

Marriage*

Caroline Sarah (Callie) Caw married Joseph William Mendenhall on 5 December 1878 at Miami, Ohio; marriage record reads "Callie S."^3,4,5

(Witness) Census

Caroline Sarah (Callie) Caw appeared on the census of 1880 New Carlisle, Clark, Ohio, in the household of Joseph William Mendenhall; Page 8D, occupation cabinet maker, no children.³

(Witness) Census

Caroline Sarah (Callie) Caw appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas, in the household of Dorse Elwood Caw; ED 77, sheet 12A, occupation railroad inspector, owned home, living with his wife and her two sons, his sister Caroline and her son Webster.⁶

Residence*

Caroline Sarah (Callie) Caw lived circa 1915 at Black Rock, Lawrence, Arkansas; gave affidavit in support of her sister Martha's pension application.⁷

Family

Joseph William Mendenhall b. 24 Jan 1850, d. 28 Oct 1897

Children

William Diltz Mendenhall² b. 29 May 1880
Clara Viola Mendenhall² b. 4 Jan 1883
Webster Levi Mendenhall² b. 22 Mar 1886

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S675]
Ed Ziegler, "Genealogical Research of Ed Ziegler", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S673] Raymond L. Maris, "Descendants of George Maris", Ancestral File.
[S52] Ohio D.A.R., Miami County, Ohio Marriages, Book 1, page 424.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S677] "Military File of William Skillen."

Eliza Jane Caw¹

F, b. 24 April 1852, d. 13 October 1934

Father

William H. Caw¹ b. 15 Nov 1813, d. 20 May 1878

Mother

Sarah H. Danes¹ b. 19 Feb 1828, d. 20 Mar 1864

Last Edited

28 Dec 2011

Birth*

Eliza Jane Caw was born on 24 April 1852 at Frederick, Miami, Ohio.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 20 July 1860 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of William H. Caw and Sarah H. Danes; page 347, occupation carpenter, real estate valued at $200, 6 children at home; lived near the Curtis, Macy and Yount families.⁴

Marriage*

Eliza Jane Caw married Nathan Wright, son of Nathan Wright and Leah Smith, on 9 March 1869 at Miami, Ohio.^5,6

Census

Eliza Jane Caw and Nathan Wright appeared on the census of 10 August 1870 at Fairbury, Livingston, Illinois, page 156, occupation carpenter, owned real estate valued at $600, 1 child at home; several neighbors were coal miners.⁷

Census

Eliza Jane Caw and Nathan Wright appeared on the census of 1880 at Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, page 79A, occupation constable, 4 children.⁵

Census*

Eliza Jane Caw appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, ED 102, sheet 5B, occupation own income, widowed, 9 children, 5 living, 2 sons and nephew living with her.⁸

Census

She appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, ED 154, sheet 9A, occupation none; John Kirkman(?), age 62, widowed, son in law and a roomer living with her; her sons lived next door.⁹

Census

She appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, ED 55-5, sheet 19A, occupation none, widowed, living alone next to her sons.¹⁰

Obit

Eliza Jane's obituary was published in the Troy Newspaper on 12 October 1934:

AGED TROY WOMAN IS SERIOUSLY BURNED
Mrs. Eliza Wright, 83, appearing as a burning torch, was rescued from possible death at 11 o'clock Friday morning on the lawn of her home, 228 Oak Street, where she resides alone. Much of the surface of her body was burned and her condition is serious, according to a report this afternoon from the Stouder hospital where she was taken following the accident.
The aged woman had started a bonfire and it is presumed she walked too close to the fire, permitting the wind to whip her dress with the flames. When she was discovered by Mrs. Clara Waler, a neighbor, her clothing was in flames. The alarm was sounded by Mrs. Waler and with the assistance of other neighbors the clothing was torn from Mrs. Wright's body and she was carried into her home, but not before she was seriously burned. Dr. Berton M. Hogie, the attending physician, had Mrs. Wright removed to the local hospital where medical attention is being administered.
Then, this was in the Troy paper the next day (10/13/1934):
BURNS PROVE FATAL TO AGED TROY WOMAN
Mrs. Eliza Caw Wright, 83, died at 2:30 o'clock Saturday morning at Stouder Memorial Hospital of burns received Friday morning when she walked too near a bonfire, catching her dress on fire, at her home, 228 Oak Street.
Mrs. Wright was born in Frederick, but had lived in Troy for more than 50 years. She was formerly a member of the Brethren Church, and at the time of her death was a member of the Nazarene faith.
Surviving are three sons, Weller, Grevy and Saussier Wright, all of Troy, and a daughter, Mrs. Adele Davis, of Granville; 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Irvin funeral home, with Rev. J.I. Moore of the Church of the Nazarene in charge. Burial will be made in Riverside Cemetery.

Death*

She died on 13 October 1934 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 82; from severe burns; informant Grevy Wright; buried at Riverside Cemetery.³

Burial*

She was buried on 15 October 1934 at Riverside Cemetery, Troy, Miami, Ohio.¹¹

Married Name

As of 9 March 1969,her married name was Wright.^5,6

Family

Nathan Wright b. 14 May 1842, d. 23 Sep 1902

Children

Mary Louise Wright⁵ b. 16 Mar 1870, d. 21 Oct 1900
Pauline Sigourney Wright+⁵ b. 11 Jul 1873, d. 1 Apr 1933
Anna Adele Wright+⁵ b. 11 Mar 1876, d. 17 Aug 1957
Bonaparte Walkly Wright⁵ b. 3 Nov 1878, d. 15 May 1899
Catherine Corsica Wright¹² b. 3 Aug 1881, d. 16 Oct 1901
Grevy Nathan Wright+⁸ b. 18 Jan 1884, d. 25 Jun 1953
Eliza Alena Wright¹² b. 31 Dec 1886, d. 13 Jan 1887
Saussier St. Clair (S.S.) Wright+⁸ b. 17 Sep 1889, d. 1 Apr 1962
Ney Weller Wright+⁸ b. 28 Jan 1893, d. 9 Dec 1966

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S586] Editor, and the Miami County Historical Society E. Irene Miller, History of Miami County Ohio (1982), page 561.
[S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S54] Lindsay M. Brien, Miami County Ohio Cemeteries, Riverside Cemetery, per email from Cheryl.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Riverside, Miami, Ohio.

Minerva Caw¹

F, b. November 1858, d. between 1901 and 1908

Father

William H. Caw¹ b. 15 Nov 1813, d. 20 May 1878

Mother

Sarah H. Danes¹ b. 19 Feb 1828, d. 20 Mar 1864

Last Edited

11 Jan 2017

Birth*

Minerva Caw was born in November 1858 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio; 1860 census says age 2, 1900 census says b. November 1859.²

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 24 February 1885,her married name was Hackett.^4,5

Marriage*

Minerva Caw married Thomas W. Hackett on 24 February 1885 at Miami, Ohio.^4,5

(Witness) Census

Minerva Caw appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 Concord Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Thomas W. Hackett; ED 73, sheet 4B, occupation teamster, renting, married 15 years, 6 children, 5 living.⁴

Death*

Minerva Caw died between 1901 and 1908 at Miami, Ohio; no Ohio death record, which begiin 1908; chldren were orphans in 1910 census.⁶

Family

Thomas W. Hackett b. Apr 1855, d. 24 Jan 1914

Children

Albert Hackett⁴ b. Apr 1886, d. 6 May 1967
Walter Hackett⁴ b. May 1890
Elwood Hackett+⁴ b. 10 Dec 1892, d. Jan 1981
Edythe Hackett⁴ b. 23 Jun 1895, d. 24 Aug 1950
Elva Hackett⁴ b. Mar 1899

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S52] Ohio D.A.R., Miami County, Ohio Marriages, Book 2, page 305.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Maria (Nora) Caroline Caw^1,2,3

F, b. 1853, d. 18 May 1880

Father

George F. Caw¹ b. Dec 1822, d. 12 Oct 1880

Mother

Mary Ann Curtis¹ b. 1821, d. 1865

Last Edited

23 Dec 2011

Birth*

Maria (Nora) Caroline Caw was born in 1853 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio; Nora on marriage record; Maria C. on tombstone.^1,3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 20 July 1860 Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of George F. Caw; page 349, occupation day laborer, real estate valued at $75, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Maria (Nora) Caroline Caw appeared on the census of 6 June 1870 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of George F. Caw; page 7, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,000, apparently widowed, 3 children at home.⁵

Married Name

As of 9 April 1874,her married name was Born.^6,2,7

Marriage*

Maria (Nora) Caroline Caw married Henry Born on 9 April 1874 at Miami, Ohio; recorded as "Nora C. Caw."^6,2,7

Death*

Maria (Nora) Caroline Caw died on 18 May 1880 at Tipp City, Miami, Ohio; not present in 1880 census; Henry remarried abt 1880.^8,4

Family

Henry Born b. 1850, d. 9 Feb 1934

Children

Harry Born^2,8 b. 1874, d. 8 Feb 1929
Catherine Born^8,2 b. 1876

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S675]
Ed Ziegler, "Genealogical Research of Ed Ziegler", Ancestral File.
[S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Hill, Miami, Ohio.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S56] Ohio Death Certificate Index.
[S34] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Microfilmed State and Local Records, Miami County Marriages, 1871-1885, Batch M514533, Source 0550149.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.