Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Lydia Rooney¹

F, b. 1830

Father

Henry Rooney¹ b. 21 Jul 1798, d. 6 Jun 1884

Mother

Eve Plotner¹ b. 1802

Last Edited

2 Jun 2002

Birth*

Lydia Rooney was born in 1830 at Berkeley, Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 July 1850 Liberty Twp., Licking, Ohio, in the household of Henry Rooney; page 318, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $7,500, 4 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Sarah Ann Rooney¹

F, b. 1833

Father

Henry Rooney¹ b. 21 Jul 1798, d. 6 Jun 1884

Mother

Eve Plotner¹ b. 1802

Last Edited

2 Jun 2002

Birth*

Sarah Ann Rooney was born in 1833 at Berkeley, Virginia.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 July 1850 Liberty Twp., Licking, Ohio, in the household of Henry Rooney; page 318, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $7,500, 4 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Mary Rooney¹

F, b. 1837

Father

Henry Rooney¹ b. 21 Jul 1798, d. 6 Jun 1884

Mother

Eve Plotner¹ b. 1802

Last Edited

2 Jun 2002

Birth*

Mary Rooney was born in 1837 at Licking, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 July 1850 Liberty Twp., Licking, Ohio, in the household of Henry Rooney; page 318, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $7,500, 4 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Daniel S. Rooney¹

M, b. 1842

Father

Henry Rooney¹ b. 21 Jul 1798, d. 6 Jun 1884

Mother

Eve Plotner¹ b. 1802

Last Edited

2 Jun 2002

Birth*

Daniel S. Rooney was born in 1842 at Licking, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 July 1850 Liberty Twp., Licking, Ohio, in the household of Henry Rooney; page 318, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $7,500, 4 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Patrick Rooney¹

M, b. 1824

Father

Henry Rooney¹ b. 21 Jul 1798, d. 6 Jun 1884

Mother

Eve Plotner¹ b. 1802

Last Edited

4 Jun 2002

Birth*

Patrick Rooney was born in 1824 at Berkeley, Virginia.¹

Marriage*

He married Martha (Margaret) Jane Sheets on 13 June 1847 at Belmont, Ohio; marriage record is Margaret J; further confirmation would be helpful.¹

Census*

Patrick Rooney appeared on the census of 16 July 1850 at Liberty Twp., Licking, Ohio, page 318, occupation farmer, renting, no children, lived near to his parents.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 14 August 1870 at Elk Creek Twp., Jasper, Iowa, page 252, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,200, 1 child at home.²

Family

Martha (Margaret) Jane Sheets b. 1828

Child

Loizette Rooney² b. 1858

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Martha (Margaret) Jane Sheets^1,2

F, b. 1828

Last Edited

4 Jun 2002

Census*

Martha (Margaret) Jane Sheets appeared on the census page 318, occupation farmer, renting, no children, lived near his parents.¹

Birth*

She was born in 1828 at Virginia.¹

Married Name

As of 13 June 1847,her married name was Rooney.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Patrick Rooney, son of Henry Rooney and Eve Plotner, on 13 June 1847 at Belmont, Ohio; marriage record is Margaret J; further confirmation would be helpful.¹

(Witness) Census

Martha (Margaret) Jane Sheets appeared on the census of 16 July 1850 Liberty Twp., Licking, Ohio, in the household of Patrick Rooney; page 318, occupation farmer, renting, no children, lived near to his parents.¹

(Witness) Census

Martha (Margaret) Jane Sheets appeared on the census of 14 August 1870 Elk Creek Twp., Jasper, Iowa, in the household of Patrick Rooney; page 252, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,200, 1 child at home.³

Family

Patrick Rooney b. 1824

Child

Loizette Rooney³ b. 1858

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S251] Lihona Research Jordan Dodd, Ohio Marriages, 1803-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Mary (Polly) Clayton^1,2

F, b. 1796

Last Edited

25 Jun 2002

Birth*

Mary (Polly) Clayton was born in 1796 at Virginia.^1,2

Married Name

As of 13 April 1820,her married name was Rooney.^1,2

Marriage*

She married George Rooney, son of Michael Rooney Sr. and Jennie T. (?), on 13 April 1820 at Berkeley, Virginia; by Wm. N. Scott, witnessed by Isaac Bacon.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Mary (Polly) Clayton appeared on the census of 1840 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of George Rooney; page 156, 1 male and 1 female under 5, 1 male and 1 female 10-14, 1 male and 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 male and 1 female 40-49.³

(Witness) Census

Mary (Polly) Clayton appeared on the census of 7 October 1850 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of George Rooney; page 317, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $900, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary (Polly) Clayton appeared on the census of 12 July 1860 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of George Rooney; page 144, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000 (George's was valued at $1,000), 2 children at home and possibly a granddaughter, Dora, age 5.⁴

(Witness) Census

Mary (Polly) Clayton appeared on the census of 1880 Liberty Twp., Wood, Ohio, in the household of George Rooney; page 116B, occupation retired farmer, no other persons living with them; indicated father born in Ireland, mother born in Virginia; same for Mary.⁵

Family

George Rooney b. 1793

Children

John Rooney+⁶ b. Jul 1820, d. 4 Apr 1905
Enfield Elizabeth Rooney¹ b. 1824
Lucinda Rooney¹ b. 1826
James Rooney¹ b. 1828
George Rooney+^1,7 b. 14 Dec 1836, d. 16 Jun 1919
Mary Rooney¹ b. 1840

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S314] Guy L. Keesecker, Berkeley County, Virginia Marriages, 1781 to 1857.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S432] "Military Records of George Rooney."

Enfield Elizabeth Rooney¹

F, b. 1824

Father

George Rooney¹ b. 1793

Mother

Mary (Polly) Clayton¹ b. 1796

Last Edited

5 Jun 2002

Birth*

Enfield Elizabeth Rooney was born in 1824 at Knox, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 October 1850 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of George Rooney; page 317, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $900, 5 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 15 November 1852,her married name was Medberry.^2,3

Marriage*

Enfield Elizabeth Rooney married Josiah Medberry on 15 November 1852 at Franklin, Ohio; this marriage needs further confirmation.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Enfield Elizabeth Rooney appeared on the census of 11 July 1870 Truro Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Josiah Medberry; page 764, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,000, 3 children at home.²

Family

Josiah Medberry b. 1817

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S34] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Microfilmed State and Local Records, Ohio Marriages 1840-1852, Batch M513352, Source 0285143 V. 4-5.

Lucinda Rooney¹

F, b. 1826

Father

George Rooney¹ b. 1793

Mother

Mary (Polly) Clayton¹ b. 1796

Last Edited

9 Jun 2002

Birth*

Lucinda Rooney was born in 1826 at Knox, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 October 1850 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of George Rooney; page 317, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $900, 5 children at home.¹

NoteB*

Marriage record for Lucy J. Roney and A. Hutchinson 1 Jul 1852, Franklin County not verified; alternative record of marriage to "Pounds" not found.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S34] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Microfilmed State and Local Records, Ohio Marriages 1840-1852, Batch M513352, Source 0285143 V. 4-5.

James Rooney¹

M, b. 1828

Father

George Rooney¹ b. 1793

Mother

Mary (Polly) Clayton¹ b. 1796

Last Edited

2 Jun 2002

Birth*

James Rooney was born in 1828 at Knox, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 October 1850 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of George Rooney; page 317, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $900, 5 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.

George Rooney¹

M, b. 14 December 1836, d. 16 June 1919

Father

George Rooney¹ b. 1793

Mother

Mary (Polly) Clayton^1,2 b. 1796

Last Edited

25 Jun 2002

Birth*

George Rooney was born on 14 December 1836 at Mt. Vernon, Knox, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 October 1850 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of George Rooney; page 317, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $900, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

George Rooney appeared on the census of 12 July 1860 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of George Rooney; page 144, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000 (George's was valued at $1,000), 2 children at home and possibly a granddaughter, Dora, age 5.³

Description*

George Rooney was described as at the time of enlistment as 5'8" tall, fair complextion, grey eyes, dark hair, occupation farmer on 2 May 1864 at Camp Chase, Franklin, Ohio.²

Milit-Beg*

He began military service on 2 May 1864 at Camp Chase, Franklin, Ohio, as a Corporal, Company H, 145th Infantry Regiment Ohio.²

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 24 August 1864 at Camp Chase, Franklin, Ohio; disability pension and widow's pension to wife Elizabeth J.

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth J. Becker on 1 October 1874 at Bowling Green, Wood, Ohio; by R.M. Culver, pastor.^4,5,2

Census

George Rooney appeared on the census of 1880 at Richland Twp., Defiance, Ohio, page 35C, occupation farmer, 2 children at home.⁶

NoteB*

In the spring election of 1896, he was elected member of the town council in Wood County.⁷

Census*

He appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 at Grand Rapids, Wood, Ohio, ED 141, sheet 2B, occupation day laborer, owned home, married 26 years, 2 children, 1 living, none at home.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Napoleon Village, Henry, Ohio, ED 36, sheet 4B, occupation retired, owned home, married 35 years, 2 children, 1living.⁸

Death*

He died on 16 June 1919 at Napoleon Village, Henry, Ohio, at age 82; buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.^9,2,10

Family

Elizabeth J. Becker b. Dec 1851, d. Jan 1939

Children

Olive Rooney⁶ b. 12 Apr 1876
Florence Rooney⁶ b. 18 Mar 1880, d. b 1915

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S432] "Military Records of George Rooney."
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S34] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Microfilmed State and Local Records, Ohio Marriages 1867-1879, Batch M513462, Source 0409700, V. 5-6.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S417] J. H. Beers & Co., History and Biographical Record of Wood County, Ohio, page 275.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1910-1920.
[S56] Ohio Death Certificate Index, 1919, no. 3970.

Mary Rooney¹

F, b. 1840

Father

George Rooney¹ b. 1793

Mother

Mary (Polly) Clayton¹ b. 1796

Last Edited

9 Jun 2002

Birth*

Mary Rooney was born in 1840 at Ohio.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 7 October 1850 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of George Rooney; page 317, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $900, 5 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Rooney appeared on the census of 12 July 1860 Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of George Rooney; page 144, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $2,000 (George's was valued at $1,000), 2 children at home and possibly a granddaughter, Dora, age 5.³

NoteB*

Marriage record for Mary Roney & George Baker 9 Jan 1867, Delaware County could be her, but the George and Mary Baker in the 1870 Porter Twp. census are aged 23 and 25 respectively.^4,5

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S34] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Microfilmed State and Local Records, Ohio Marriages 1861-1869, Batch M5163, Source 0391396 V. 3.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Rhoda Smyth¹

F, b. circa 1790, d. 9 April 1866

Last Edited

4 Jun 2002

Birth*

Rhoda Smyth was born circa 1790 at Virginia; she was born not later than 1794 according to the 1820 census.¹

Married Name

As of 26 March 1811,her married name was Rooney.^1,2

Name Variation

As of 26 March 1811, Rhoda Smyth was also known as Rhoda Smith.²

Marriage*

She married James Rooney, son of Michael Rooney Sr. and Jennie T. (?), on 26 March 1811 at Berkeley, Virginia; bond only, witnessed by Zachariah Murray.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Rhoda Smyth appeared on the census of 1820 Berkeley, Virginia, in the household of James Rooney; page 88, 2 males and 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 26-44.¹

Residence*

Rhoda Smyth lived in 1840 at Warren, Indiana.³

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 6 October 1850 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of Alexander Rooney; page 192B, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, no children, mother living with them.⁴

Death*

Rhoda Smyth died on 9 April 1866 at Jones, Iowa; buried at the Highland Grove Cemetery, Fairview, Iowa.⁵

Family

James Rooney b. 1788, d. 15 Jan 1829

Children

Jane Rooney+⁴ b. 1812
Sarah Rooney+⁶ b. 12 Jan 1813, d. 24 Feb 1891
Michael Richard Rooney+⁷ b. Oct 1818, d. 10 Jul 1884
Mary Rooney⁸ b. 1823, d. bt 1848 - 1850
Alexander Rooney+⁸ b. 1824, d. 1894
Hannah Rooney+⁸ b. 1827

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S314] Guy L. Keesecker, Berkeley County, Virginia Marriages, 1781 to 1857.
[S380] "Back Creek Valley, Part II", 1997, page 48.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S407] Iowa Works Progress Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records (WPA), page 163.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1880.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S405] Deed.

Mary Rooney¹

F, b. between 1795 and 1797

Father

Michael Rooney Sr.¹ b. 29 Nov 1763, d. 29 Sep 1837

Mother

Jennie T. (?)¹ b. 4 Sep 1758, d. 15 Apr 1815

Last Edited

4 Jun 2002

Birth*

Mary Rooney was born between 1795 and 1797 at Berkeley, Virginia; 1810 census lists only daughter aged 10-15.²

Married Name

As of 13 November 1821,her married name was Ryner.³

Marriage*

She married Henry Ryner Jr. on 13 November 1821 at Berkeley, Virginia; witnessed by Henry Rooney.³

Name Variation

As of 1830, Mary Rooney was also known as Mary Riner.⁴

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1830 Berkeley, Virginia, in the household of Henry Ryner Jr; page 241, 2 males under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 male 15-19, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.⁴

(Witness) Will

Mary Rooney witnessed the will of Michael Rooney Sr. on 2 February 1837 at Berkeley, Virginia; probated 13 November 1837.^1,5

NoteB

Her father's will provided money for her to travel to Warren County, Indiana; presumably she was a widow.¹

Family

Henry Ryner Jr. b. bt 1790 - 1799

Citations

[S403] Will of Michael Rooney Sr. BCWB 12, page 338.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S314] Guy L. Keesecker, Berkeley County, Virginia Marriages, 1781 to 1857.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S380] "Back Creek Valley, Part II", 1997, page 47-48.

Henry Ryner Jr.^1,2

M, b. between 1790 and 1799

Last Edited

3 Jun 2002

Birth*

Henry Ryner Jr. was born between 1790 and 1799.²

Marriage*

He married Mary Rooney, daughter of Michael Rooney Sr. and Jennie T. (?), on 13 November 1821 at Berkeley, Virginia; witnessed by Henry Rooney.¹

Census*

Henry Ryner Jr. appeared on the census of 1830 at Berkeley, Virginia, page 241, 2 males under 5, 1 male and 1 female 5-9, 1 male 15-19, 1 male and 1 female 30-39.²

Name Variation

As of 1830, Henry Ryner Jr. was also known as Henry Riner Jr.²

Family

Mary Rooney b. bt 1795 - 1797

Citations

[S314] Guy L. Keesecker, Berkeley County, Virginia Marriages, 1781 to 1857.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.

Martha Ensminger^1,2

F, b. 25 June 1792, d. 4 July 1842

Last Edited

22 Nov 2006

Birth*

Martha Ensminger was born on 25 June 1792.³

Married Name

As of 27 November 1816,her married name was Rooney.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Michael Rooney Sr. on 27 November 1816 at Berkeley, Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Martha Ensminger appeared on the census of 1820 Morgan, Virginia, in the household of Michael Rooney Sr; page 7, 1 male 18-25, 1 male and 1 female 45+.⁴

(Witness) Census

Martha Ensminger appeared on the census of 1830 Berkeley, Virginia, in the household of Michael Rooney Sr; page 241, 1 male 50-59, 1 male 60-69, 1 female 60-69.⁵

(Witness) Will

Martha Ensminger witnessed the will of Michael Rooney Sr. on 2 February 1837 at Berkeley, Virginia; probated 13 November 1837.^2,6

Death*

Martha Ensminger died on 4 July 1842 at Berkeley, Virginia, at age 50; or Morgan.³

(Witness) Probate

She witnessed the probate of the estate of Nicholas Caw on 14 July 1861 at Morgan, Virginia.⁷

Family

Michael Rooney Sr. b. 29 Nov 1763, d. 29 Sep 1837

Citations

[S314] Guy L. Keesecker, Berkeley County, Virginia Marriages, 1781 to 1857.
[S403] Will of Michael Rooney Sr. BCWB 12, page 338.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S380] "Back Creek Valley, Part II", 1997, page 47-48.
[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills.

James D. Norton¹

M, b. 14 April 1810, d. 19 July 1889

Last Edited

7 Jun 2002

Birth*

James D. Norton was born on 14 April 1810 at Kennebec, Maine.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Sarah Rooney, daughter of James Rooney and Rhoda Smyth, on 6 August 1835 at Warren, Indiana.¹

Census*

James D. Norton appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, page 722-723, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 11 children at home.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, page 185, occupation farmer, no property value listed, 6 children at home.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, page 486B, occupation farmer, 2 sons at home, working on farm.⁶

Death*

He died on 19 July 1889 at Jones, Iowa, at age 79.³

Family

Sarah Rooney b. 12 Jan 1813, d. 24 Feb 1891

Children

Jacob Gilman Norton⁴ b. 7 Jul 1837
William H. Norton⁴ b. 1 Sep 1838
Michael Norton⁴ b. 7 Oct 1840
Zachariah Norton⁴ b. 15 Jun 1841
Armilda Norton⁴ b. 19 Feb 1842
Dudly Norton⁴ b. 22 Nov 1844
James Norton⁴ b. 4 Oct 1846
Florence Norton³ b. 19 Aug 1848, d. 20 Jun 1859
Elihu (Hugh) Norton⁴ b. 5 Sep 1852
Elzira Norton⁴ b. 5 Sep 1852
Mandana (Sarah) Norton⁴ b. 5 Jan 1855
Miranda Norton⁴ b. 18 Nov 1857

Citations

[S2295] Genealogy Division Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages Through 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860, 1880.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

Jacob Gilman Norton¹

M, b. 7 July 1837

Father

James D. Norton¹ b. 14 Apr 1810, d. 19 Jul 1889

Mother

Sarah Rooney¹ b. 12 Jan 1813, d. 24 Feb 1891

Last Edited

12 Nov 2003

Birth*

Jacob Gilman Norton was born on 7 July 1837 at Warren, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 722-723, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 11 children at home.¹

(Witness) Probate

Jacob Gilman Norton witnessed the probate of the estate of Nicholas Caw on 14 July 1861 at Morgan, Virginia.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S385] West Virginia Works Progress Administration, Morgan County Marriages, Deaths and Wills.

William H. Norton¹

M, b. 1 September 1838

Father

James D. Norton¹ b. 14 Apr 1810, d. 19 Jul 1889

Mother

Sarah Rooney¹ b. 12 Jan 1813, d. 24 Feb 1891

Last Edited

31 May 2002

Birth*

William H. Norton was born on 1 September 1838 at Warren, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 722-723, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 11 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.

Michael Norton¹

M, b. 7 October 1840

Father

James D. Norton¹ b. 14 Apr 1810, d. 19 Jul 1889

Mother

Sarah Rooney¹ b. 12 Jan 1813, d. 24 Feb 1891

Last Edited

31 May 2002

Birth*

Michael Norton was born on 7 October 1840 at Warren, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 722-723, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 11 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.

Zachariah Norton¹

M, b. 15 June 1841

Father

James D. Norton¹ b. 14 Apr 1810, d. 19 Jul 1889

Mother

Sarah Rooney¹ b. 12 Jan 1813, d. 24 Feb 1891

Last Edited

7 Jun 2002

Birth*

Zachariah Norton was born on 15 June 1841 at Warren, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 722-723, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 11 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Zachariah Norton appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 185, occupation farmer, no property value listed, 6 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Zachariah Norton appeared on the census of 1880 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 486B, occupation farmer, 2 sons at home, working on farm.⁴

Marriage*

Zachariah Norton married Alma J. Henry on 17 January 1884 at Anamosa, Jones, Iowa; daughter of David Robinson and Lucinda Ireland.⁵

Family

Alma J. Henry

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S408] Jones County Genealogical Society, Jones County, Iowa Marriage Books, Reg No. 1668, page 612.

Armilda Norton¹

F, b. 19 February 1842

Father

James D. Norton¹ b. 14 Apr 1810, d. 19 Jul 1889

Mother

Sarah Rooney¹ b. 12 Jan 1813, d. 24 Feb 1891

Last Edited

7 Jun 2002

Birth*

Armilda Norton was born on 19 February 1842 at Warren, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 722-723, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 11 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Armilda Norton appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 185, occupation farmer, no property value listed, 6 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 1 November 1870,her married name was McCrea.⁴

Marriage*

Armilda Norton married Moses McCrea on 1 November 1870 at Jones, Iowa.⁴

Family

Moses McCrea

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S408] Jones County Genealogical Society, Jones County, Iowa Marriage Books, Book B, page 611.

Dudly Norton¹

M, b. 22 November 1844

Father

James D. Norton¹ b. 14 Apr 1810, d. 19 Jul 1889

Mother

Sarah Rooney¹ b. 12 Jan 1813, d. 24 Feb 1891

Last Edited

31 May 2002

Birth*

Dudly Norton was born on 22 November 1844 at Warren, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 722-723, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 11 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.

James Norton¹

M, b. 4 October 1846

Father

James D. Norton¹ b. 14 Apr 1810, d. 19 Jul 1889

Mother

Sarah Rooney¹ b. 12 Jan 1813, d. 24 Feb 1891

Last Edited

7 Jun 2002

Birth*

James Norton was born on 4 October 1846 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 722-723, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 11 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

James Norton appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 185, occupation farmer, no property value listed, 6 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Florence Norton¹

F, b. 19 August 1848, d. 20 June 1859

Father

James D. Norton¹ b. 14 Apr 1810, d. 19 Jul 1889

Mother

Sarah Rooney¹ b. 12 Jan 1813, d. 24 Feb 1891

Last Edited

31 May 2002

Birth*

Florence Norton was born on 19 August 1848 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa.¹

Death*

She died on 20 June 1859 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, at age 10.¹

Citations

[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.

Elihu (Hugh) Norton¹

M, b. 5 September 1852

Father

James D. Norton¹ b. 14 Apr 1810, d. 19 Jul 1889

Mother

Sarah Rooney¹ b. 12 Jan 1813, d. 24 Feb 1891

Last Edited

7 Jun 2002

Birth*

Elihu (Hugh) Norton was born on 5 September 1852 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 722-723, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 11 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Elihu (Hugh) Norton appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 185, occupation farmer, no property value listed, 6 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Elihu (Hugh) Norton appeared on the census of 1880 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 486B, occupation farmer, 2 sons at home, working on farm.⁴

Marriage*

Elihu (Hugh) Norton married Sarah Myers on 17 November 1881 at Jones, Iowa; daughter of David Myers and ( ? ) Corbly.⁵

Family

Sarah Myers

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S408] Jones County Genealogical Society, Jones County, Iowa Marriage Books, Reg. No. 1192, page 374.

Elzira Norton¹

F, b. 5 September 1852

Father

James D. Norton¹ b. 14 Apr 1810, d. 19 Jul 1889

Mother

Sarah Rooney¹ b. 12 Jan 1813, d. 24 Feb 1891

Last Edited

31 May 2002

Birth*

Elzira Norton was born on 5 September 1852 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 722-723, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 11 children at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.

Mandana (Sarah) Norton¹

F, b. 5 January 1855

Father

James D. Norton¹ b. 14 Apr 1810, d. 19 Jul 1889

Mother

Sarah Rooney¹ b. 12 Jan 1813, d. 24 Feb 1891

Last Edited

7 Jun 2002

Birth*

Mandana (Sarah) Norton was born on 5 January 1855 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 722-723, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 11 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Mandana (Sarah) Norton appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 185, occupation farmer, no property value listed, 6 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Miranda Norton¹

F, b. 18 November 1857

Father

James D. Norton¹ b. 14 Apr 1810, d. 19 Jul 1889

Mother

Sarah Rooney¹ b. 12 Jan 1813, d. 24 Feb 1891

Last Edited

7 Jun 2002

Birth*

Miranda Norton was born on 18 November 1857 at Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 722-723, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, 11 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Miranda Norton appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 Rome Twp., Jones, Iowa, in the household of James D. Norton; page 185, occupation farmer, no property value listed, 6 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S398] Joanne Wilken, "Ancestral File of Joanne Wilken (Rooney Family)", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

John Rooney¹

M, b. July 1820, d. 4 April 1905

Father

George Rooney¹ b. 1793

Mother

Mary (Polly) Clayton¹ b. 1796

Last Edited

9 Jun 2002

Birth*

John Rooney was born in July 1820 at Berkeley, Virginia.²

(Witness) Moved

He moved with George Rooney in 1825 to Mt. Vernon, Knox, Ohio.³

(Witness) Moved

John Rooney moved with George Rooney between 1837 and 1838 to Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio.³

Marriage*

John Rooney married Elizabeth Patrick on 10 May 1842 at Delaware, Ohio.⁴

Census

John Rooney appeared on the census of 11 September 1850 at Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, page 324, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 2 children at home.⁵

(Witness) Death

He witnessed the death of Elizabeth Patrick on 23 November 1858 at Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio; buried at Sunbury Memorial Park Cemetery.⁶

Marriage*

John Rooney married Lydia Anderson on 5 October 1859 at Delaware, Ohio.^2,7

Census

John Rooney appeared on the census of 16 July 1860 at Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, page 156, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $4,000, 3 children at home, second marriage.⁸

Census*

He appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 at Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, page 455B-456, occcupation farmer, real estate valued at $6,000, 5 children at home.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 at Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, page 455D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.⁹

Census

He appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at Porter Twp., Delaware, Ohio, ED 37, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 41 years, 3 children, 2 living (from second marriage, doesn't match 1870 census list of children.)²

Death*

He died on 4 April 1905 at Delaware, Ohio, at age 84; buried at the Sunbury Memorial Park Cemetery.⁶

(Witness) Bio

JOHN ROONEY, farmer; P. O. Kingston Center; is a son of George and Mary (Clayton) Rooney, his father was born in Berkeley Co., Va., and emigrated to Ohio in 1825, settling in Mt. Vernon, and teamed for awhile, driving a sixhorse team to the lake, hauling grain there and bringing goods on return ; while engaged in that business, he took the " lake "fever, and hired a man to drive the team for him, who had the bad luck to lose two horses, which was pronounced by the doctors caused by poison ; his father then managed stock for Daniel S. Norton for seven years at Mt. Vernon; he now lives in Wood Co., Ohio, and is 87 years old ; they had ten children. Our subject was born in 1820 in Berkeley Co., Va; came with his parents to Mt. Vernon when 14 began living with Mr. Norton, attending school and caring for the stock. Norton had a schoolhouse on his own farm and would hire a teacher to educate his children and his hired hands. He came to Delaware Co. in 1837 or 1838 with his parents, settling on what is now owned by Wheaton. Was married in 1842 to Elizabeth Patrick, a daughter of Joseph Patrick, by whom he had three children-Eugene, Allen D. and Luellen ; his wife died in 1858 ; was again married, Oct. 5, 1859, to Lyddie Anderson; she was born in 1835 in Delaware Co; they have seven children-Lizzie, Jessie, Frank, Joanna. Infield, Alma and George F. He settled on their present farm on Sec. 3 in the spring of 1843, then all unimproved ; he has cleared seventy-five acres, and has in all 138 acres, with good running water ; he makes a specialty in breeding fine stock, and has at present, perhaps, the finest Norman stallion in the State, having booked over $2,000 this season; he is in partnership with James Scott ; the colts sell at two years old from $150 to $250; be has been connected with schools for nine years and is at present a member of the Agricultural Society of Delaware Co., Ohio.⁷

NoteB*

Biography: JOHN ROONEY, farmer; P. O. Kingston Center; is a son of George and Mary (Clayton) Rooney, his father was born in Berkeley Co., Va., and emigrated to Ohio in 1825, settling in Mt. Vernon, and teamed for awhile, driving a sixhorse team to the lake, hauling grain there and bringing goods on return ; while engaged in that business, he took the " lake "fever, and hired a man to drive the team for him, who had the bad luck to lose two horses, which was pronounced by the doctors caused by poison ; his father then managed stock for Daniel S. Norton for seven years at Mt. Vernon; he now lives in Wood Co., Ohio, and is 87 years old ; they had ten children. Our subject was born in 1820 in Berkeley Co., Va; came with his parents to Mt. Vernon when 14 began living with Mr. Norton, attending school and caring for the stock. Norton had a schoolhouse on his own farm and would hire a teacher to educate his children and his hired hands. He came to Delaware Co. in 1837 or 1838 with his parents, settling on what is now owned by Wheaton. Was married in 1842 to Elizabeth Patrick, a daughter of Joseph Patrick, by whom he had three children-Eugene, Allen D. and Luellen ; his wife died in 1858 ; was again married, Oct. 5, 1859, to Lyddie Anderson; she was born in 1835 in Delaware Co; they have seven children-Lizzie, Jessie, Frank, Joanna. Infield, Alma and George F. He settled on their present farm on Sec. 3 in the spring of 1843, then all unimproved ; he has cleared seventy-five acres, and has in all 138 acres, with good running water ; he makes a specialty in breeding fine stock, and has at present, perhaps, the finest Norman stallion in the State, having booked over $2,000 this season; he is in partnership with James Scott ; the colts sell at two years old from $150 to $250; be has been connected with schools for nine years and is at present a member of the Agricultural Society of Delaware Co., Ohio.¹⁰

Family 1

Elizabeth Patrick b. 1819, d. 23 Nov 1858

Children

Eugene Rooney+¹¹ b. 15 Sep 1843, d. 1 May 1922
Allen Dean Rooney⁶ b. 1844, d. 6 May 1844
Lewellyn (Ella C.) Rooney¹¹ b. 1848
Columbus Rooney⁸ b. 1855

Family 2

Lydia Anderson b. Jul 1834, d. 28 Feb 1915

Children

Lizzie Rooney¹ b. 1861
Jessie Rooney¹ b. 1863, d. 26 Aug 1953
Frank Rooney¹ b. 1866
Joanna Rooney¹ b. 1867
Enfield Elizabeth Rooney b. 1870
Alma Rooney⁹ b. May 1875, d. 12 Nov 1917
George F. Rooney⁹ b. 1876

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S413] O.L. Baskins Co., History of Delaware County, Ohio, Biography of John and George Rooney.
[S251] Lihona Research Jordan Dodd, Ohio Marriages, 1803-1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S717] Delaware County History/Genealogical Societies, Delaware County, Ohio Cemetery Records.
[S413] O.L. Baskins Co., History of Delaware County, Ohio, John and George Rooney Biography.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S413] O.L. Baskins Co., History of Delaware County, Ohio.
[S1] Census of Population 1850-1860.