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John D. Brown¹

M, b. 4 February 1868, d. 29 July 1946

Father

William Brown² b. 1848

Last Edited

22 Jul 2004

Birth*

John D. Brown was born on 4 February 1868 at Fulton, Indiana; son of William and Katherine Brown.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of William Brown; page 146B, occupation farmer, 1 child by second marriage and 1 by first marriage.²

Marriage*

John D. Brown married Mary Ann (Anna) Binkley, daughter of William Binkley and Sarah Jane Johnson, on 6 August 1887 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

Census*

John D. Brown appeared on the census of 13 June 1920 at Adams Twp., Cass, Indiana, ED 16, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child at home.⁴

Death*

He died on 29 July 1946 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 78; buried at the Five Corners Cemetery.³

Family

Mary Ann (Anna) Binkley b. 15 Nov 1866, d. 25 Nov 1953

Children

Dessie Mildred Brown+⁵ b. 8 Jun 1891, d. 10 Jun 1979
William Kerchie Brown+⁵ b. 24 Jul 1893
Irvin Jennings Brown^5,4 b. 22 Apr 1897, d. 2 Dec 1920
Bertha Esther Brown+⁵ b. 17 Mar 1901, d. 17 Jun 1922

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book E, page 141.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 29 July 1946.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S414] Harry E. and Orpha E. Johnson, Samuel Johnson Family Record.

William Brown¹

M, b. 1848

Last Edited

28 May 2002

Birth*

William Brown was born in 1848 at West Virginia.¹

Marriage*

He married Margaret Gregory, daughter of John Gregory and Ruth Kinnaman, on 13 January 1876 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

Census*

William Brown appeared on the census of 1880 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 146B, occupation farmer, 1 child by second marriage and 1 by first marriage.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Liberty Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 54, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 34 years, 7 children, 6 living.³

Family 1

Child

John D. Brown+¹ b. 4 Feb 1868, d. 29 Jul 1946

Family 2

Margaret Gregory b. 1855, d. 1922

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book C, page 362.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Emma Tann^1,2

F, b. 1824, d. 28 September 1851

Father

John Tann^1,2 d. 1839

Mother

Ann (?)^1,2 d. 1826

Last Edited

28 May 2002

Birth*

Emma Tann was born in 1824 at England.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Richard Nicholes circa 1842.^1,3

Married Name

As of circa 1843,her married name was Nicholes.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Emma Tann appeared on the census of 10 August 1850 Union Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Richard Nicholes; page xxx, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $900, 2 children.¹

Death*

Emma Tann died on 28 September 1851 at Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Shaffer Cemetery, Union Twp.^1,2

Family

Richard Nicholes b. 1817, d. 11 Mar 1852

Children

Malissa Nicholes⁴ b. 1844
Charles Nicholes¹ b. 1847

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Shaffer Cemtery.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Shaffer Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Richard Nicholes^1,2

M, b. 1817, d. 11 March 1852

Last Edited

28 May 2002

Birth*

Richard Nicholes was born in 1817 at England.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Emma Tann, daughter of John Tann and Ann (?), circa 1842.^1,2

Census*

Richard Nicholes appeared on the census of 10 August 1850 at Union Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page xxx, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $900, 2 children.¹

Death*

He died on 11 March 1852 at Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Shaffer Cemetery, Union Twp.^1,2

Family

Emma Tann b. 1824, d. 28 Sep 1851

Children

Malissa Nicholes³ b. 1844
Charles Nicholes¹ b. 1847

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Shaffer Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Charles Nicholes¹

M, b. 1847

Father

Richard Nicholes¹ b. 1817, d. 11 Mar 1852

Mother

Emma Tann¹ b. 1824, d. 28 Sep 1851

Last Edited

28 May 2002

Birth*

Charles Nicholes was born in 1847 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 August 1850 Union Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Richard Nicholes; page xxx, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $900, 2 children.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Malissa Nicholes¹

F, b. 1844

Father

Richard Nicholes¹ b. 1817, d. 11 Mar 1852

Mother

Emma Tann¹ b. 1824, d. 28 Sep 1851

Last Edited

28 May 2002

Birth*

Malissa Nicholes was born in 1844 at Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 10 August 1850 Union Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Richard Nicholes; page xxx, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $900, 2 children.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Mary Ann Tann¹

F, b. 1828

Father

John Tann^1,2 d. 1839

Mother

Rachel Doud^1,2 b. 31 Mar 1800, d. 23 Apr 1843

Last Edited

29 May 2002

Birth*

Mary Ann Tann was born in 1828 at Monroe, New York.¹

Married Name

As of 25 March 1845,her married name was Ward.^1,3

Marriage*

She married Moses Ward on 25 March 1845 at Miami, Indiana.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Mary Ann Tann appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 Richland Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Moses Ward; page 113B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, two children and his brother Jerome.¹

Family

Moses Ward b. 1823

Children

Daniel Ward¹ b. 1846
Rachel Ward¹ b. 1848

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S393] The Lewis Publishing Company, Biographical History of Southeastern Nebraska.
[S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850.

Moses Ward^1,2

M, b. 1823

Last Edited

29 May 2002

Birth*

Moses Ward was born in 1823 at Virginia.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Mary Ann Tann, daughter of John Tann and Rachel Doud, on 25 March 1845 at Miami, Indiana.^1,2

Census*

Moses Ward appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Richland Twp., Miami, Indiana, page 113B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, two children and his brother Jerome.¹

Family

Mary Ann Tann b. 1828

Children

Daniel Ward¹ b. 1846
Rachel Ward¹ b. 1848

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850.

Daniel Ward¹

M, b. 1846

Father

Moses Ward¹ b. 1823

Mother

Mary Ann Tann¹ b. 1828

Last Edited

29 May 2002

Birth*

Daniel Ward was born in 1846 at Richland Twp., Miami, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 Richland Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Moses Ward; page 113B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, two children and his brother Jerome.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Rachel Ward¹

F, b. 1848

Father

Moses Ward¹ b. 1823

Mother

Mary Ann Tann¹ b. 1828

Last Edited

29 May 2002

Birth*

Rachel Ward was born in 1848 at Richland Twp., Miami, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 Richland Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of Moses Ward; page 113B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $500, two children and his brother Jerome.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Arthur Tann

M, b. circa 1834, d. circa 1834

Father

John Tann¹ d. 1839

Mother

Rachel Doud¹ b. 31 Mar 1800, d. 23 Apr 1843

Last Edited

29 May 2002

Death*

Arthur Tann died circa 1834 at Monroe, New York; at the age of 8 months.¹

Birth*

He was born circa 1834 at Monroe, New York.¹

Citations

[S393] The Lewis Publishing Company, Biographical History of Southeastern Nebraska.

Jerome Frederick Hoover¹

M, b. 16 February 1902, d. 24 March 1905

Father

Frederick Emanuel Hoover¹ b. 5 Aug 1863, d. 15 Aug 1937

Mother

Minnie Hortensen Chambers¹ b. 7 Oct 1866, d. 21 Nov 1905

Last Edited

4 Aug 2015

Birth*

Jerome Frederick Hoover was born on 16 February 1902 at Nemaha, Nemaha, Nebraska; alternate date is 1903 from Schubert Bible.^1,2

Death*

He died on 24 March 1905 at Nemaha, Nemaha, Nebraska, at age 3; buried at Nemaha Cemetery.³

Citations

[S393] The Lewis Publishing Company, Biographical History of Southeastern Nebraska, Harriet Hoover History.
[S862] Schubert (copied by Florence Field in 1977), "Ancestral File of Schubert/Hoover Families", Ancestral File.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Nemaha, Nemaha, Nebraska.

John Henry Shafer¹

M, b. 16 January 1888, d. 3 February 1983

Last Edited

4 Aug 2015

Birth*

John Henry Shafer was born on 16 January 1888 at Nebraska.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Vere Calvert Hoover, daughter of Frederick Emanuel Hoover and Minnie Hortensen Chambers, on 8 November 1913 at Nemaha, Nebraska.^3,4

Census*

John Henry Shafer appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Asprinwall Precinct, Nemaha, Nebraska, ED 104, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, two daughters and sister-in-law.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 26 April 1930 at Aspinwall Precinct, Nemaha, Nebraska, ED 1, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home--Merilyn not present.⁵

Census*

He and Vere Calvert Hoover appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 at Aspinwall Precinct, Nemaha, Nebraska, ED 64-1, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, tenure unclear, 1 daughter at home.⁶

Death*

John Henry Shafer died on 3 February 1983 at Shubert, Richardson, Nebraska, at age 95.²

Family

Vere Calvert Hoover b. 10 Sep 1894, d. 1 Mar 1983

Children

LaVerne Shafer+³ b. 16 Aug 1915, d. 1 Aug 2015
Eleanor (Elaine) Shafer+³ b. 17 Jun 1917, d. 4 May 2007

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S399] Nemaha County Book Committee, Nemaha County Nebraska, John & Vere Shafer Biography.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

LaVerne Shafer¹

F, b. 16 August 1915, d. 1 August 2015

Father

John Henry Shafer¹ b. 16 Jan 1888, d. 3 Feb 1983

Mother

Vere Calvert Hoover¹ b. 10 Sep 1894, d. 1 Mar 1983

Last Edited

4 Aug 2015

Birth*

LaVerne Shafer was born on 16 August 1915 at Aspinwall Precinct, Nemaha, Nebraska.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Asprinwall Precinct, Nemaha, Nebraska, in the household of John Henry Shafer; ED 104, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, renting, two daughters and sister-in-law.¹

(Witness) Census

LaVerne Shafer appeared on the census of 26 April 1930 Aspinwall Precinct, Nemaha, Nebraska, in the household of John Henry Shafer; ED 1, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home--Merilyn not present.³

Married Name

As of 24 November 1946,her married name was Mayfield.^4,5

Marriage*

LaVerne Shafer married Bob Mayfield on 24 November 1946 at Nebraska.^4,5

Death*

LaVerne Shafer died on 1 August 2015 at Cedar Falls, Black Hawk, Iowa, at age 99; buried at Nemaha Cemetery.

Obit

LaVerne's obituary was published in the Hemmingsen Funeral Home on 3 August 2015:
Mildred LaVerne Mayfield, 99 years old, of Nemaha, Nebraska, died peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 1st, 2015 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She was just 2 weeks away from celebrating her 100th birthday with family and friends. LaVerne was born to John Shafer and Vere Hoover Shafer on the family farm near Nemaha, Nebraska, on August 16th, 1915. She spent her youth on the farm attending McCandless rural elementary school and graduated from Shubert High School in 1932. Upon graduation from Peru State College she taught high school math and home economics at Elk Horn and Brock, Nebraska and later became County Home Extension Agent living at Weeping Water. She also attended the University of Nebraska for graduate studies.
On November 24, 1946, she married Bob C. Mayfield. They devoted their lives to raising their 5 sons on the family farm. When the family grew to include daughters-in-law, 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren they continued the same love, faith and support that was the hallmark of their lives. The much anticipated family gatherings were always the highlight of their year. Bob and LaVerne spent the first 7 years of their married life farming in the Louisville area until they relocated, in 1953, to the Shafer family farm she grew up on. LaVerne loved the Nemaha Christian Church where she was baptized and was a lifelong member and where she devoted many years to teaching and leading the youth group. She also gave of herself throughout her life to the support of 4-H clubs and community organizations and activities. Bob and LaVerne dedicated their lives to their church, their family and their community. LaVerne and Bob spent winters in their retirement years in Harlingen, Texas, where they enjoyed square dancing, cards, golf and many other activities. She loved socializing with friends.
LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 55 years and her sister, Elaine Holdorf. Survivors include five sons and daughters-in-law; John and Sheila of Auburn, Bob and Carol of Cedar Falls, IA, Steve and Peggy of Syracuse, Ronald and Pamela of Vonore, TN, Vern and Pamela of Highland Village, TX, sister Merilyn Keithley of Falls City, 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. A funeral service will be Friday, August 7, 10:00 a.m. at the Nemaha Christian Church. Burial will follow in the Nemaha Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 6:00 to 8:00.

Family

Bob Mayfield b. 12 Sep 1923, d. 28 Jan 2001

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S495] Unknown author, Hoover Nebraska History.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S833] Unknown, "Hoover Family Tree-Unknown Preparer", Ancestral File.

Eleanor (Elaine) Shafer¹

F, b. 17 June 1917, d. 4 May 2007

Father

John Henry Shafer² b. 16 Jan 1888, d. 3 Feb 1983

Mother

Vere Calvert Hoover² b. 10 Sep 1894, d. 1 Mar 1983

Last Edited

14 Sep 2015

Birth*

Eleanor (Elaine) Shafer was born on 17 June 1917 at Aspinwall Precinct, Nemaha, Nebraska.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Eleanor (Elaine) Shafer appeared on the census of 26 April 1930 Aspinwall Precinct, Nemaha, Nebraska, in the household of John Henry Shafer; ED 1, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home--Merilyn not present.⁴

Married Name

As of 24 August 1940,her married name was Holdorf.^3,5

Marriage*

Eleanor (Elaine) Shafer married Albert J. Holdorf on 24 August 1940.^3,5

Death*

Eleanor (Elaine) Shafer died on 4 May 2007 at Falls City, Richardson, Nebraska, at age 89.⁵

Obit

Eleanor (Elaine)'s obituary was published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 7 May 2007:
Eleanor Elaine Holdorf, 89, Falls City, died Friday (5/4/07). Born June 17, 1917. Survivors: children, Julie Keithley, Verdon, David Holdorf, Concord, Mass., Betty Bekman, Omaha, Alice Title, Eden Prairie, Minn; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marlyn Keithley, Falls City, LaVerne Mayfield, Auburn. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Falls City. Rosary: 6:30 p.m. today, church. Cremation following Mass with private family burial at a later date. Viewing and visitation:9 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Hall Funeral Home, Falls City.⁶

Family

Albert J. Holdorf b. 31 Oct 1910, d. 4 Dec 1993

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S833] Unknown, "Hoover Family Tree-Unknown Preparer", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Manie Ethel Barnhart^1,2,3

F, b. 3 August 1890, d. 20 April 1977

Last Edited

4 Aug 2015

Birth*

Manie Ethel Barnhart was born on 3 August 1890 at Nebraska; daughter of Henry S. Barnhart and Mary Reeves.^1,2,3

Married Name

As of 17 May 1913,her married name was Hoover.^1,4

Marriage*

She married Forest Elsworth Hoover, son of Frederick Emanuel Hoover and Minnie Hortensen Chambers, on 17 May 1913 at Nemaha, Nebraska.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Manie Ethel Barnhart appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Mercer Twp., Logan, Colorado, in the household of Forest Elsworth Hoover; ED 195, sheet 2B, occupation tractor mechanic, 1 daughter, father and a boarder living with them.¹

(Witness) Census

Manie Ethel Barnhart appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Pietz Town, Logan, Colorado, in the household of Forest Elsworth Hoover; ED 38-39, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $1,500, radio, 1 daughter and father living with him.⁵

Death*

Manie Ethel Barnhart died on 20 April 1977 at age 86; buried at Riverside Cemetery.³

Family

Forest Elsworth Hoover b. 19 Apr 1886, d. 11 Jun 1959

Child

Doris Hoover+¹ b. 29 Aug 1915, d. 22 Mar 1984

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S466] Clerk of Nemaha County, Nemaha County, Nebraska Marriage Records, Book 7, page 185.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Riverside, Logan, Colorado.
[S466] Clerk of Nemaha County, Nemaha County, Nebraska Marriage Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Doris Hoover¹

F, b. 29 August 1915, d. 22 March 1984

Father

Forest Elsworth Hoover¹ b. 19 Apr 1886, d. 11 Jun 1959

Mother

Manie Ethel Barnhart¹ b. 3 Aug 1890, d. 20 Apr 1977

Last Edited

3 Dec 2016

Birth*

Doris Hoover was born on 29 August 1915 at Nemaha, Nebraska.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Mercer Twp., Logan, Colorado, in the household of Forest Elsworth Hoover; ED 195, sheet 2B, occupation tractor mechanic, 1 daughter, father and a boarder living with them.¹

(Witness) Census

Doris Hoover appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Pietz Town, Logan, Colorado, in the household of Forest Elsworth Hoover; ED 38-39, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $1,500, radio, 1 daughter and father living with him.³

Married Name

As of 17 May 1936,her married name was Barnes.^4,5

Marriage*

Doris Hoover married Ernest G. Barnes on 17 May 1936 at Logan, Colorado.^4,5

Census*

Doris Hoover and Ernest G. Barnes appeared on the census of 10 April 1940 at Otis, Washington, Colorado, ED 61-8, sheet 3A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 1 son.⁴

Death*

Doris Hoover died on 22 March 1984 at Sterling, Logan, Colorado, at age 68; buried at Riverside Cemetery.^2,6

Family

Ernest G. Barnes b. 22 Dec 1913, d. 19 Nov 1994

Children

Donald Ernest Barnes⁴ b. 27 Mar 1937, d. 21 Feb 1941
Robert Forest Barnes⁶ b. 3 Apr 1945, d. 4 Apr 1945

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Wood Family Tree by woodrk1.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.
[S2334] Family Search & Ancestry.com, Colorado County Marriage Records.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Riverside, Logan, Colorado.

Augustus F. Walsh¹

M, b. 1868

Last Edited

15 Sep 2002

Birth*

Augustus F. Walsh was born in 1868 at Massachusetts.^2,1

Marriage*

He married Lillie Hoover, daughter of William Henry Hoover and Harriett Favorite, circa 1900 at Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska.^2,1

Census*

Augustus F. Walsh appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Denver, Denver, Colorado, Ed 261, sheet 6A, occupation clerk in railroad office, 1 daughter, mother-in-law and sister-in-law lived with them.²

Family

Lillie Hoover b. 1869, d. 1957

Child

Helen Marie Walsh² b. 1901

Citations

[S394] Albert Watkins, History of Nebraska, Watkins, 1913, page 544.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Helen Marie Walsh¹

F, b. 1901

Father

Augustus F. Walsh¹ b. 1868

Mother

Lillie Hoover¹ b. 1869, d. 1957

Last Edited

30 May 2002

Birth*

Helen Marie Walsh was born in 1901 at Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 Denver, Denver, Colorado, in the household of Augustus F. Walsh; Ed 261, sheet 6A, occupation clerk in railroad office, 1 daughter, mother-in-law and sister-in-law lived with them.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Laura Bell Rooney¹

F, b. 14 October 1862, d. 16 February 1864

Father

Daniel Rooney¹ b. Feb 1831

Mother

Martha A. Abbott¹ b. Aug 1839

Last Edited

29 May 2002

Birth*

Laura Bell Rooney was born on 14 October 1862 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

Death*

She died on 16 February 1864 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, at age 1.¹

Citations

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

Jane Rooney¹

F, b. 1812

Father

James Rooney² b. 1788, d. 15 Jan 1829

Mother

Rhoda Smyth² b. c 1790, d. 9 Apr 1866

Last Edited

8 Apr 2003

Birth*

Jane Rooney was born in 1812 at Berkeley, Virginia; dob: 1850 census - 1814; 1860 census-1812, 1870 census-1813; 1880 census-1812.³

Married Name

As of 17 September 1834,her married name was Foreman.⁴

Marriage*

She married Jacob Foreman on 17 September 1834 at Warren, Indiana.⁴

(Witness) Census

Jane Rooney appeared on the census of 1840 Warren, Indiana, in the household of Jacob Foreman; page 78, 2 females under 5, 2 males 20-30, 1 female 20-30.⁵

Moved*

Jane Rooney moved to Jones, Iowa, in 1844; having lived earlier in Ohio and then Indiana.⁶

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 5 October 1850 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Jacob Foreman; page 193, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,000, 5 children and Clinton Crawford, age 17, b. IN, at home.²

(Witness) NoteB

On 22 December 1856, the heirs of James Rooney sold to Jacob Miller for $25 their interest in 33 acres of land owned by James Rooney, decd.⁷

(Witness) Census

Jane Rooney appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Jacob Foreman; page 168, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $14,000, 5 children at home.⁸

(Witness) Census

Jane Rooney appeared on the census of 14 August 1870 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Jacob Foreman; page 191, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $16,000, 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren at home; Margaret apparently was widowed.⁸

(Witness) Census

Jane Rooney appeared on the census of 1880 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Jacob Foreman; page 486A, occupation farmer, 1 daughter, apparently widowed, at home.⁹

Family

Jacob Foreman b. 2 Sep 1814, d. 23 Mar 1900

Children

Citations

[S405] Deed.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1880.
[S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S408] Jones County Genealogical Society, Jones County, Iowa Marriage Books, page 647.
[S664] Morgan County VA (WV) Deeds: Book 7, page 102.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S409] Western Historical Company, History of Jones County, Iowa, page 647.

Jacob Foreman

M, b. 2 September 1814, d. 23 March 1900

Last Edited

7 Jun 2002

Birth*

Jacob Foreman was born on 2 September 1814 at Mercer, Kentucky.

Marriage*

He married Jane Rooney, daughter of James Rooney and Rhoda Smyth, on 17 September 1834 at Warren, Indiana.¹

Census*

Jacob Foreman appeared on the census of 1840 at Warren, Indiana, page 78, 2 females under 5, 2 males 20-30, 1 female 20-30.²

Moved*

He moved to Jones, Iowa, in 1844; having lived earlier in Ohio and then Indiana.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 5 October 1850 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, page 193, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,000, 5 children and Clinton Crawford, age 17, b. IN, at home.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, page 168, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $14,000, 5 children at home.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 14 August 1870 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, page 191, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $16,000, 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren at home; Margaret apparently was widowed.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, page 486A, occupation farmer, 1 daughter, apparently widowed, at home.⁶

Death*

He died on 23 March 1900 at Jones, Iowa, at age 85.⁷

(Witness) Bio

Jacob Foreman, farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Viroqua; born in kentucky in 1814; went to Ohio when young; then to Indiana, and in 1844 to Iowa and entered 200 acres and made the improvements; now owns 360. In politics, Republican; in religion, Lutheran. Has been Road Supervisor, School Director and Trustee. His wife, Jane Roony, was born in Virinia in 1817; came to Ohio when young, then to Indiana. Married in 1836; have had seven children--Rhoda (now Mrs. William Harrison), Margaret (now Mrs. Gilmore in Shelby Co.), Mary J. (now Mrs. Cook, in Shelby Co.), Elenora M. (now Mrs. B.H. Millar, in Olin), Augusta (now Mrs. Smith, at home), Elizabeth Sunday(deceased), and Albert (deceased.)³

Family

Jane Rooney b. 1812

Children

Citations

[S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S409] Western Historical Company, History of Jones County, Iowa, page 647.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.

Albert Rooney^1,2

M, b. 25 September 1825, d. 26 October 1898

Father

Michael Rooney^1,2 b. 7 Jan 1790, d. 3 Sep 1859

Mother

Jane Plotner^1,2 b. 1 Oct 1797, d. 20 Jan 1863

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Albert Rooney was born on 25 September 1825 at Berkeley, Virginia.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 August 1850 Marion Twp., Clinton, Ohio, in the household of James S. Rooney; page 360B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $80, 4 children and brother Albert Rooney living with them.⁴

Marriage*

Albert Rooney married Hester Elizabeth Robinson circa 1860 at Berkeley, Virginia.⁵

Census*

Albert Rooney appeared on the census of 1860 at District No. 4, Morgan, Virginia, page 416, occupation farmer, single, mother and brother living there also.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 29 June 1870 at Hedgesville Twp., Berkeley, West Virginia, page 221B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,550, 5 children at home.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 at Hedgesville Twp., Berkeley, West Virginia, page 297D, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.⁶

Death*

He died on 26 October 1898 at Berkeley, Virginia, at age 73; buried at the Presbyterian Cemetery at Tomahawk.³

Family

Hester Elizabeth Robinson b. 31 Mar 1833, d. 14 Feb 1912

Children

Lewis H. Rooney+⁵ b. 1861, d. 1948
Allen Rooney⁵ b. 21 May 1863, d. 9 Dec 1914
William Rooney⁵ b. 22 May 1865, d. 10 Dec 1955
Emma Rooney⁵ b. 1867, d. 1957
Samuel Rooney⁵ b. 1 Jul 1869, d. 8 Mar 1921
Maritta Rooney⁶ b. 1873

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S380] "Back Creek Valley, Part II", 1996, page 71.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Matilda J. Hamby^1,2

F, b. April 1856, d. 1929

Last Edited

6 Jun 2002

Census*

Matilda J. Hamby appeared on the census Thursday, August 9, 1928
Coroner Ralph JOHNSON of Plymouth was called Wednesday to hold an inquest in the death
of Elmer VANGUNDY, 37, of Tippecanoe, who died Tuesday at 1:45 o’clock from injuries
sustained Monday noon while working on a Tippecanoe River bridge which is being constructed
by Arthur Thomson of Plymouth.
Scaffolding which had been placed to permit the handling of the steel girders gave way
Monday and the huge weight of several pieces of steel and wooden scaffolding fell, catching
Vangundy beneath it. Several other workmen were only slightly injured but Vangundy was taken
to the Kelly Hospital in Argos with several ribs broken and serious internal injuries, which
resulted in his death Tuesday.
Mr. Vangundy lived with his mother in Tippecanoe and is survived by three sisters and one
brother.
Friday, August 10, 1928
Mrs. Mary WILSON, aged 66, well-known resident of Macy and the widow of the late Dr. J.
S. Wilson, died Thursday afternoon at one o’clock at her home. Death was due to heart trouble
from which she had suffered for over two years.
The deceased was born in Fulton County, in the Millark neighborhood, on May 29, 1862, the
daughter of Israel and Maria JOHNSON. Upon reaching womanhood she was married to Dr. J. S.
WILSON, who died 15 years ago, and her entire life had been spent in the Macy vicinity.
Surviving are one son, Scudder WILSON, of Macy, and a daughter, Mrs. May WENTENCAMP,
of Alberta, Canada, and seven grandchildren, among them being Miss Martha [SROUFE] and
Russell [SROUFE], Virginia [WILSON], Robert [WILSON], and [Joanna] WILSON, all of Macy,
and Mrs. Phillip DUEY, of New York City.
Funeral services will be conducted at two o’clock Saturday afternoon at the home of her son,
Scudder Wilson, in Macy. Rev. READ, pastor of the Christian Church, will officiate and burial
will be made in the Plainview cemetery.
Saturday, August 11, 1928
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Mentone Methodist Church for Billy
WOODS aged 76, who died at the Odd Fellows Home at Greensburg Thursday evening following
a stroke of paralysis which he suffered two weeks ago. Burial will be made in the Nichols
cemetery. Mr. Woods for many years lived west of the Sand Hill school house north of this city.
The deceased was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Richland Center. His only survivor is a
daughter, Mrs. John FENSTERMAKER of Mentone.
Albert SCHNEIDER of Indianapolis who was killed in an aeroplane accident at Shreveport,
La., last Tuesday is to be buried in Indianapolis Saturday afternoon with full military honors.ED 33, sheet 1A, occupation laborer, owned home, married 22 years, 6 children, 4 living.¹

Birth*

She was born in April 1856 at Missouri.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1877,her married name was Rooney.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Samuel S. Rooney, son of Michael Rooney and Jane Plotner, circa 1877.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Matilda J. Hamby appeared on the census of 1880 Phillipsburg, Phillips, Kansas, in the household of Samuel S. Rooney; page 136D, occupation farmer, no children.³

(Witness) Census

Matilda J. Hamby appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Joplin, Jasper, Missouri, in the household of Samuel S. Rooney; ED 33, sheet 1A, occupation laborer, owned home, married 22 years, 6 children, 4 living.¹

Death*

Matilda J. Hamby died in 1929.^1,2

Family

Samuel S. Rooney b. Nov 1844

Children

Guy Samuel Rooney¹ b. May 1882
Mary Velva Rooney¹ b. Jan 1883
Fred James Rooney+¹ b. Feb 1889
Iva Elsie Rooney¹ b. Oct 1891
Jessie Nora Rooney^1,2 b. 1894, d. 1894
Rose Jane Rooney^1,2 b. bt 1896 - 1899, d. bt 1896 - 1899

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Guy Samuel Rooney¹

M, b. May 1882

Father

Samuel S. Rooney¹ b. Nov 1844

Mother

Matilda J. Hamby¹ b. Apr 1856, d. 1929

Last Edited

4 Jun 2002

Birth*

Guy Samuel Rooney was born in May 1882 at Kansas.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Joplin, Jasper, Missouri, in the household of Samuel S. Rooney; ED 33, sheet 1A, occupation laborer, owned home, married 22 years, 6 children, 4 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Mary Velva Rooney¹

F, b. January 1883

Father

Samuel S. Rooney¹ b. Nov 1844

Mother

Matilda J. Hamby¹ b. Apr 1856, d. 1929

Last Edited

4 Jun 2002

Birth*

Mary Velva Rooney was born in January 1883 at Kansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Joplin, Jasper, Missouri, in the household of Samuel S. Rooney; ED 33, sheet 1A, occupation laborer, owned home, married 22 years, 6 children, 4 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Fred James Rooney¹

M, b. February 1889

Father

Samuel S. Rooney¹ b. Nov 1844

Mother

Matilda J. Hamby¹ b. Apr 1856, d. 1929

Last Edited

5 Nov 2006

Birth*

Fred James Rooney was born in February 1889 at Kansas.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Joplin, Jasper, Missouri, in the household of Samuel S. Rooney; ED 33, sheet 1A, occupation laborer, owned home, married 22 years, 6 children, 4 living.¹

Marriage*

Fred James Rooney married Eva (?) circa 1913 at Missouri.²

Census*

Fred James Rooney appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Joplin, Jasper, Missouri, ED 55, sheet 9B, occupation garage mechanic, owned home, 2 children at home.²

Family

Eva (?) b. 1891

Children

Harold Rooney² b. 1913
Fred J. Rooney Jr.² b. 1916

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Iva Elsie Rooney¹

F, b. October 1891

Father

Samuel S. Rooney¹ b. Nov 1844

Mother

Matilda J. Hamby¹ b. Apr 1856, d. 1929

Last Edited

4 Jun 2002

Birth*

Iva Elsie Rooney was born in October 1891 at Kansas.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Joplin, Jasper, Missouri, in the household of Samuel S. Rooney; ED 33, sheet 1A, occupation laborer, owned home, married 22 years, 6 children, 4 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Jessie Nora Rooney^1,2

F, b. 1894, d. 1894

Father

Samuel S. Rooney^1,2 b. Nov 1844

Mother

Matilda J. Hamby^1,2 b. Apr 1856, d. 1929

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Death*

Jessie Nora Rooney died in 1894 at Kansas; or Missouri.^1,2

Birth*

She was born in 1894 at Kansas; or Missouri.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Joplin, Jasper, Missouri, in the household of Samuel S. Rooney; ED 33, sheet 1A, occupation laborer, owned home, married 22 years, 6 children, 4 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.

Rose Jane Rooney^1,2

F, b. between 1896 and 1899, d. between 1896 and 1899

Father

Samuel S. Rooney^1,2 b. Nov 1844

Mother

Matilda J. Hamby^1,2 b. Apr 1856, d. 1929

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Death*

Rose Jane Rooney died between 1896 and 1899 at Kansas; or Missouri.^1,2

Birth*

She was born between 1896 and 1899 at Kansas; or Missouri.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Joplin, Jasper, Missouri, in the household of Samuel S. Rooney; ED 33, sheet 1A, occupation laborer, owned home, married 22 years, 6 children, 4 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.