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Richard Fancher Sr.¹

M, b. 5 September 1926, d. 24 January 1984

Father

Oliver Fancher¹ b. 2 Mar 1888, d. 1927

Mother

Ada Christabel Drew¹ b. 15 Apr 1898, d. 27 Jul 1982

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

Richard Fancher Sr. was born on 5 September 1926 at Porter, Indiana; possibly Lake.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 Chesterton, Porter, Indiana, in the household of Rudolph Slont; ED 22, sheet 9A, occupation laborer-railroad, renting-$15 month, radio, 1 son and 3 step sons.¹

Marriage*

Richard Fancher Sr. married Betty J. Marquardt on 7 September 1946.³

Death*

Richard Fancher Sr. died on 24 January 1984 at Chesterton, Porter, Indiana, at age 57; buried at the Chesterton Cemetery.²

Obit

Richard's obituary was published in the Vidette Messenger on 25 January 1984:

Double services for Jerry Baldwin II, 5, or 1140 W. County Road 1100N, and his grandfather, Richard Allen Fancher Sr., 57, of 1100 N. CR 1100N, both of whom died Tuesday in a drowning accident, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Bethlehem Luteran Church. The Rev. Richard J. Mattson will officiate at both services with the Rev. R.E. Roger also officiating at services for Jerry; burial in Chesterton Cemetery; visitation at White Funeral Home 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Jerry was born Aug. 24, 1978 in Valparaiso. He attended County Woods Nursery School. Survivors include his parents, Jerry Baldwin and Linda Levack of Chesterton; stepmother, Cathy Baldwin of Chesterton; stepfather, John Levack of Chesterton; four sisters, Tammy and Alicia Baldwin and Becky and Mindy Levack of Chesterton; two stepsisters, Shelly and Deena Larsen; grandparents, Mrs. Richard Fancher Sr. of Chesterton, Mr. and Mrs. Tivis Baldwin of Portage and Mr. and Mrs. John K. Levack; and great grandparents, Mrs. Julia Barker of Chesterton and Mr. and Mrs. H.V. DeWitt.
Fancher was born Sept. 5, 1926 in Chesterton, the son of Oliver and Christabel (Drew) Fancher. On Sept. 7, 1946, in Chesterton, he married Betty Marquardt, who survives. He was self-employed 34 years as a mason contractor with Fancher, Slong and Pearman, Inc. He graduated from Chesterton High School in 1944 and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy. He was a charter member of Chesterton Moose Lodge 1623 and a member of American Legion Post 170 and Bricklayers Union Local 6. Also surviving are a son, Richard Jr., of Chesterton, a daughter, Linda Levack of Chesterton; three brothers, Kenneth and Oliver Fancher and Alvin Slont of Chesterton; and a sister, Irene Steuber of Chesterton; and four grandchildren.⁴

Family

Betty J. Marquardt b. 24 Dec 1927, d. 1 Aug 1994

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S329] The News-Dispatch, 3 August 1994.
[S711] Vidette Messenger, Various, 25 January 1984.

Oliver Benton Fancher Sr.¹

M, b. 19 November 1919, d. 19 January 1995

Father

Oliver Fancher¹ b. 2 Mar 1888, d. 1927

Mother

Ada Christabel Drew¹ b. 15 Apr 1898, d. 27 Jul 1982

Last Edited

20 Oct 2003

Birth*

Oliver Benton Fancher Sr. was born on 19 November 1919 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

Oliver Benton Fancher Sr. married Dorothy Margaret Friedrich on 27 April 1940 at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.⁴

Death*

Oliver Benton Fancher Sr. died on 19 January 1995 at Chesterton, Porter, Indiana, at age 75; buried at the Chesterton Cemetery.^2,3

Obit

Oliver Benton's obituary was published in the Michigan City News Dispatch on 20 January 1995:

Oliver Benton Fancher Sr., 75, Chesterton, died at 1:23 a.m. Thursday (Jan. 19, 1995) at Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the White-Love Funeral Home, Chesterton. The Rev. Russell J. Wilbur will officiate. Burial will be in Chesterton Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mr. Fancher was born Nov. 19, 1919, in Hammond, Ind., the son of Oliver Benton and Christabel Drew Fancher. On April 27, 1940, in St. Louis, Mo., he married Dorothy Margaret Friedrich, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Sandra S. (Robert) Lawson, Chesterton; one son, Oliver B. (Lois) Fancher Jr., Chesterton; six grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and one brother, Alvin Slont Sr., Chesterton. He was preceded in death by one sister, Irene Stueber, and two brothers, Kenneth and Richard.
Mr. Fancher was a lifelong resident of Chesterton. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, where he was a tank commander. He was retired from National Tube, Gary, and was the former manager of Pioneer Lumber Co., Chesterton. He was a former building commissioner of Chesterton, and a member of St. John's United Church, Chesterton. He was a member, past master, former secretary and a trustee of Calumet Masonic Lodge 379 F & AM, Chesterton, a member of York Rite Scottish Valley of South Bend; Orak Shrine, Michigan City; and Knights Templar. He was past commander of Michigan City Commandry 30-KT KYCH and recipient of Knight York Cross of Honor, past excellent high priest of Chapter 25, past illustrious master of Michigan City Council 56, past eminent commander of Michigan City Commandry 30, Northwest Indiana York Rite College 73, Hammond. He was a member of J. Herbert Nichols Priory 76, Merrillville, KYCH, and a member of Indiana Priory 8, KYCH, Fort Wayne, and a member of past masters unit of Orak Temple.³

Family

Dorothy Margaret Friedrich b. bt 1915 - 1925

Child

Oliver Benton Fancher Jr.+⁵ b. 19 Feb 1942, d. 31 Mar 1995

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S329] The News-Dispatch, 20 January 1995.
[S329] The News-Dispatch, Oliver Fancher, Sr., 20 January 1995.
[S329] The News-Dispatch, 2 April 1995.

Kenneth Fancher¹

M, b. 17 January 1917, d. 22 April 1984

Father

Oliver Fancher¹ b. 2 Mar 1888, d. 1927

Mother

Ada Christabel Drew¹ b. 15 Apr 1898, d. 27 Jul 1982

Last Edited

6 Nov 2003

Birth*

Kenneth Fancher was born on 17 January 1917 at Winnetka, Cook, Illinois.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

Kenneth Fancher married Martha Cent on 27 April 1940 at Chesterton, Porter, Indiana.⁴

Death*

Kenneth Fancher died on 22 April 1984 at Chesterton, Porter, Indiana, at age 67.^2,3

Obit

Kenneth's obituary was published in the Vidette Messenger on 23 April 1984:

Kenneth M. Fancher, 67, of 1060 S. 11th St., retired employee of Sargent Electric Co; died Sunday in Porter memorial Hospital, Valparaiso. He was born Jan. 17, 1917, in Winnetka, Ill., the son of Oliver and Christabel Fancher. On April 27, 1940, in Chesterton, he married Martha Cent, who survives. He was a member of Carpenters Local 697.
Also surviving are two sons, Alan of Chesterton and Michael of California; two brothers, Oliver Fancher, Sr. and Alvin Slont of Chesterton; a sister, Irene Steuber of Chesterton; and foui grandchildren. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at White Funeral Home; the rev. Roy Eaton officiating; burial in Chesterton Cemetery; visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.³

Family

Martha Cent b. bt 1915 - 1925

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S711] Vidette Messenger, Various, 23 April 1984.
[S711] Vidette Messenger, Various, Kenneth Fancher, 23 April 1984.

Rudolph Slont¹

M, b. 1887

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

Rudolph Slont was born in 1887 at Illinois.¹

Marriage*

He married Ada Christabel Drew circa 1929 at Porter, Indiana; no marriage record.¹

Census*

Rudolph Slont appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Chesterton, Porter, Indiana, ED 22, sheet 9A, occupation laborer-railroad, renting-$15 month, radio, 1 son and 3 step sons.¹

Family

Ada Christabel Drew b. 15 Apr 1898, d. 27 Jul 1982

Child

Alvin Slont Sr.¹ b. 14 Jan 1930, d. 21 May 2000

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Alvin Slont Sr.¹

M, b. 14 January 1930, d. 21 May 2000

Father

Rudolph Slont¹ b. 1887

Mother

Ada Christabel Drew¹ b. 15 Apr 1898, d. 27 Jul 1982

Last Edited

20 Oct 2003

Birth*

Alvin Slont Sr. was born on 14 January 1930 at Chesterton, Porter, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

Death*

Alvin Slont Sr. died on 21 May 2000 at Chesterton, Porter, Indiana, at age 70; buried at the Chesterton Cemetery.²

Obit

Alvin's obituary was published in the The News-Dispatch on 23 May 2000:

Alvin C. Slont Sr., 70, Chesterton, died Sunday (May 21, 2000) at his home. Services will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at White-Love Funeral Home with Dr. C. Christoph Arminger officiating. Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Chesterton Cemetery. Mr. Slont was born Jan. 14, 1930, in Chesterton, to Rudolph and Christabel Drew Slont. On Aug. 23, 1952, in Chesterton, he married Helen L. Willett, who survives. Other survivors include four children, Christine M. (David) Stegemann, Chesterton, Janet L. (Clifford) Leasure, Chesterton, Alvin C. (Mary Beth) Slont Jr., Chesterton, and Rudy L. (Tracy) Slont, Chesterton; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth Fancher, Oliver Fancher Sr., and Richard Fancher Sr; and a sister, Irene Steuber. Mr. Slont was the owner of Fancher, Slont, Pearman in Chesterton for more than 40 years. The family requests memorial contributions to the Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County or the ALS Foundation.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S329] The News-Dispatch, 23 May 2000.
[S329] The News-Dispatch, 31 May 2000.

Louisa B. Green¹

F, b. between 1835 and 1845

Last Edited

9 Oct 2003

Birth*

Louisa B. Green was born between 1835 and 1845.¹

Married Name

As of 23 April 1872,her married name was Thompson.^1,2

Marriage*

She married John W. Thompson on 23 April 1872 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

Divorce*

Louisa B. Green and John W. Thompson were divorced on 7 August 1872 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.³

Family

John W. Thompson b. 1828, d. 17 Jan 1890

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book C, page 96.
[S213] Rochester Sentinel, Union-Spy, 25 April 1872.
[S693] "Military Records of John W. Thompson."

Mary E. Foster¹

F, b. 1835, d. January 1903

Last Edited

15 Oct 2003

Birth*

Mary E. Foster was born in 1835 at Ohio.¹

Married Name

As of 17 February 1873,her married name was Thompson.^1,2

Marriage*

She married John W. Thompson on 17 February 1873 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Mary E. Foster appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of John W. Thompson; page 68A, occupation wagon maker, 3 children and a stepdaughter Amanda J. Foster, age 15.³

(Witness) Census

Mary E. Foster appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of George Alvin Thompson; ED 42, sheet 25A, occupation shoe factory, owned home, married 1 year, 1 child; mother Mary E. (Foster) Thompson living with them; she reported 10 children born, 3 living.⁴

Death*

Mary E. Foster died in January 1903 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.^2,4

Family

John W. Thompson b. 1828, d. 17 Jan 1890

Children

Charles L. Thompson³ b. 1875, d. b 1890
George Alvin Thompson+³ b. 23 Mar 1878

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book C, page 152.
[S693] "Military Records of John W. Thompson."
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

James Carrothers¹

M, b. 15 August 1832, d. 26 October 1898

Father

George Carrothers b. 1793, d. 24 Oct 1874

Mother

First Wife Carrothers b. c 1800

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

James Carrothers was born on 15 August 1832 at Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 26 October 1850 Jackson Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of George Carrothers; page 196, 4 children and John Keller at home; wife listed as "Polly," age 43, b. VA.³

(Witness) Census

James Carrothers appeared on the census of 17 July 1860 Butler Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of George Carrothers; page 129, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $700, 4 children and 2 other persons at home.⁴

Marriage*

James Carrothers married Elizabeth Barnes, daughter of Dr. John Barnes and Nancy Bebout, on 25 March 1886 at Miami, Indiana.¹

Death*

James Carrothers died on 26 October 1898 at Miami, Indiana, at age 66; buried at the Plainview Cemetery.⁵

Family

Elizabeth Barnes b. 28 Jul 1849, d. Apr 1914

Citations

[S52] Ohio D.A.R., Miami County, Ohio Marriages, Book C-7, page 499.
[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh, Plainview Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S343] Wendell C. and Jean C. Tombaugh, Miami County, Indiana Cemeteries-Tombaugh.

Mary Barnes¹

F, b. 16 October 1771

Father

William Barnes Sr.¹ b. 1735, d. 1824

Mother

Mary Marietta¹ b. 1742

Last Edited

14 Nov 2003

Birth*

Mary Barnes was born on 16 October 1771 at Georges Creek, Allegany, Maryland.¹

Married Name

As of 31 March 1801,her married name was Fansher.²

Marriage*

She married John Fansher, son of William Fancher and Desire (Desiah) (?), on 31 March 1801 at Monongalia, Virginia; married by John Denham; no further information in marriage bond.³

(Witness) Census

Mary Barnes appeared on the census of 1810 Monongalia, Virginia, in the household of John Fansher; page 415, 1 male and 1 female under 10 (William & Hannah), 1 male and 1 female 16-25 (unknown), 1 male and 1 female 26-44 (John & Mary), 1 male over 45 (unknown); spelled "Fancher;" indexed as "Fancker."⁴

(Witness) Census

Mary Barnes appeared on the census of 1820 Eastern Division, Monongalia, Virginia, in the household of John Fansher; Page 69, 1 female under 10 (unknown), 1 male 10-15 (William), 1 female 16-25 (Hannah), 1 male 26-44; John should be over 45; no wife present; spelled "Fancher."⁵

(Witness) Census

Mary Barnes appeared on the census of 1830 Sandusky, Bloomfield Twp., Richland, Ohio, in the household of John Fansher; Page 80, 1 male 20-29 (but Wm. was married 1829), 1 male and 1 female 50-59; again John's age is inconsistent with 1850 census record; spelled "Fancher."⁶

Family

John Fansher b. 1769

Children

Hannah Fansher+⁶ b. 1802, d. b 1880
William Fansher+ b. 19 Sep 1805, d. 21 Dec 1879

Citations

[S702] D.D. Rev. I.A. Barnes, The Barnes Family in West Virginia, page 27.
[S348] Delna Powell, "Ancestral File of the Barnes Family", Ancestral File.
[S708] Wes Cochran, Monongalia County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Henry Barnes^1,2

M, b. 1795, d. 5 August 1861

Father

William Barnes^1,2 b. 3 Nov 1769

Mother

Elizabeth Hull^1,2 b. 25 Jul 1776, d. 14 Oct 1868

Last Edited

18 Oct 2003

Birth*

Henry Barnes was born in 1795 at Harrison, Virginia.^3,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1810 Harrison, Virginia, in the household of William Barnes; page 100, 5 females under 10, 2 males 10-15, 1 female 26-44, 1 male 45 and over (wrong age for Wm., but otherwise correct).⁴

Marriage*

Henry Barnes married Catherine Cunningham circa 1817 at Harrison, Virginia.²

Marriage*

Henry Barnes married Catherine Black on 24 December 1839 at Richland, Ohio.^2,5

Census*

Henry Barnes appeared on the census of 24 August 1860 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, Page 740, occupation none, lived with his daughter Sarah and Jacob Huffman.¹

Death*

He died on 5 August 1861 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana; no burial record found; may be buried at the Barnes Farm Cemetery near Akron.²

Family 1

Catherine Cunningham b. c 1796, d. 10 Apr 1837

Family 2

Elizabeth Hull b. 25 Jul 1776, d. 14 Oct 1868

Child

Sarah Barnes b. 2 Oct 1818, d. 16 Feb 1914

Family 3

Catherine Black b. 14 Dec 1795, d. 23 Aug 1843

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S348] Delna Powell, "Ancestral File of the Barnes Family", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1810, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S131] Mohican Area Genealogists, Richland County Marriages, Volume 3, page 230.

Sarah Barnes¹

F, b. 2 October 1818, d. 16 February 1914

Father

Henry Barnes b. 1795, d. 5 Aug 1861

Mother

Elizabeth Hull¹ b. 25 Jul 1776, d. 14 Oct 1868

Last Edited

18 Oct 2003

Birth*

Sarah Barnes was born on 2 October 1818 at Harrison, Virginia.¹

Married Name

As of 18 April 1830,her married name was Huffman.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Jacob Huffman on 18 April 1839 at Richland, Ohio.^2,1,3

(Witness) Census

Sarah Barnes appeared on the census of 24 August 1860 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Jacob Huffman; Page 740, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $1,500, 8 children and Henry Barnes at home.⁴

Death*

Sarah Barnes died on 16 February 1914 at Hennesey, Kingfisher, Oklahoma, at age 95; buried at the Harmony Church Cemetery.¹

Family

Jacob Huffman b. 23 Jan 1817, d. 16 Dec 1865

Citations

[S348] Delna Powell, "Ancestral File of the Barnes Family", Ancestral File.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Citizens Cemetery.
[S131] Mohican Area Genealogists, Richland County Marriages, Volume 3, page 250.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Jacob Huffman^1,2

M, b. 23 January 1817, d. 16 December 1865

Last Edited

18 Oct 2003

Birth*

Jacob Huffman was born on 23 January 1817 at Guernsey, Ohio.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Sarah Barnes, daughter of Henry Barnes and Elizabeth Hull, on 18 April 1839 at Richland, Ohio.^2,1,3

Census*

Jacob Huffman appeared on the census of 24 August 1860 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, Page 740, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $1,500, 8 children and Henry Barnes at home.⁴

Death*

He died on 16 December 1865 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, at age 48; ^1,2uried at the Citizens Cemetery.

Family

Sarah Barnes b. 2 Oct 1818, d. 16 Feb 1914

Citations

[S348] Delna Powell, "Ancestral File of the Barnes Family", Ancestral File.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Citizens Cemetery.
[S131] Mohican Area Genealogists, Richland County Marriages, Volume 3, page 250.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Catherine Cunningham¹

F, b. circa 1796, d. 10 April 1837

Last Edited

10 Oct 2003

Birth*

Catherine Cunningham was born circa 1796 at Harrison, Virginia.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1817,her married name was Barnes.¹

Marriage*

She married Henry Barnes, son of William Barnes and Elizabeth Hull, circa 1817 at Harrison, Virginia.¹

Death*

Catherine Cunningham died on 10 April 1837 at Crawford, Ohio; buried at the Talbott Cemetery.¹

Family

Henry Barnes b. 1795, d. 5 Aug 1861

Citations

[S348] Delna Powell, "Ancestral File of the Barnes Family", Ancestral File.

Rebecca Barnes^1,2

F, b. 1808

Father

William Barnes^1,2 b. 3 Nov 1769

Mother

Elizabeth Hull^1,2 b. 25 Jul 1776, d. 14 Oct 1868

Last Edited

12 Oct 2003

Birth*

Rebecca Barnes was born in 1808 at Harrison, Virginia.^3,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1810 Harrison, Virginia, in the household of William Barnes; page 100, 5 females under 10, 2 males 10-15, 1 female 26-44, 1 male 45 and over (wrong age for Wm., but otherwise correct).⁴

Married Name

As of 9 November 1824,her married name was Clayton.^5,2

Marriage*

Rebecca Barnes married Ephriam Clayton on 9 November 1824 at Ohio.^5,2

(Witness) Census

Rebecca Barnes appeared on the census of 10 October 1850 Harrison Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Ephriam Clayton; page 180, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,700, 3 children and Hiram Barnes at home; lived next to Dr. John Barnes and Lydia Barnes.¹

Family

Ephriam Clayton b. 31 Dec 1805, d. 17 Jun 1862

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S348] Delna Powell, "Ancestral File of the Barnes Family", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1810, 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Ephriam Clayton¹

M, b. 31 December 1805, d. 17 June 1862

Last Edited

10 Oct 2003

Birth*

Ephriam Clayton was born on 31 December 1805 at Virginia.¹

Marriage*

He married Rebecca Barnes, daughter of William Barnes and Elizabeth Hull, on 9 November 1824 at Ohio.^1,2

Census*

Ephriam Clayton appeared on the census of 10 October 1850 at Harrison Twp., Miami, Ohio, page 180, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,700, 3 children and Hiram Barnes at home; lived next to Dr. John Barnes and Lydia Barnes.³

Death*

He died on 17 June 1862 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, at age 56; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.¹

Family

Rebecca Barnes b. 1808

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S348] Delna Powell, "Ancestral File of the Barnes Family", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.

Hiram Barnes¹

M, b. 6 April 1819, d. 24 November 1860

Father

William Barnes¹ b. 3 Nov 1769

Mother

Elizabeth Hull¹ b. 25 Jul 1776, d. 14 Oct 1868

Last Edited

18 Oct 2003

Birth*

Hiram Barnes was born on 6 April 1819 at Ohio.¹

Marriage*

He married Rachel Carrothers on 20 May 1847 at Richland, Ohio.^2,3

Marriage*

Hiram Barnes married Mary Ann (Jane) Miller on 26 October 1848 at Richland, Ohio.^1,4

Census*

Hiram Barnes appeared on the census of 24 August 1860 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 740, occupation laborer, 4 children at home; lived next to Jacob Huffman.⁵

Death*

He died on 24 November 1860 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 41; buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery.¹

Family 1

Rachel Carrothers b. c 1818, d. c 1848

Family 2

Mary Ann (Jane) Miller b. 20 Sep 1814, d. 17 Jun 1863

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Mt. Zion Cemetery.
[S348] Delna Powell, "Ancestral File of the Barnes Family", Ancestral File.
[S131] Mohican Area Genealogists, Richland County Marriages, Volume 5, page 52.
[S131] Mohican Area Genealogists, Richland County Marriages, Volume 5, page 120.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Jemima Barnes¹

F, b. 15 May 1813, d. 31 August 1890

Father

William Barnes¹ b. 3 Nov 1769

Mother

Elizabeth Hull¹ b. 25 Jul 1776, d. 14 Oct 1868

Last Edited

18 Oct 2003

Birth*

Jemima Barnes was born on 15 May 1813 at Harrison, Virginia.¹

Married Name

As of 23 February 1837,her married name was Arnold.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Moses M. Arnold II on 23 February 1837 at Richland, Ohio.^1,2

Death*

Jemima Barnes died on 31 August 1890 at Modale, Harrison, Iowa, at age 77.¹

Family

Moses M. Arnold II b. 10 Mar 1795, d. 18 Dec 1885

Citations

[S348] Delna Powell, "Ancestral File of the Barnes Family", Ancestral File.
[S131] Mohican Area Genealogists, Richland County Marriages, Volume 3, page 149.

Matilda Jane Barnes¹

F, b. 1806

Father

William Barnes² b. 3 Nov 1769

Mother

Elizabeth Hull² b. 25 Jul 1776, d. 14 Oct 1868

Last Edited

18 Oct 2003

Birth*

Matilda Jane Barnes was born in 1806 at Harrison, Virginia.^2,3

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S702] D.D. Rev. I.A. Barnes, The Barnes Family in West Virginia, page 47.
[S348] Delna Powell, "Ancestral File of the Barnes Family", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.

Anna Barnes¹

F, b. 1805

Father

William Barnes¹ b. 3 Nov 1769

Mother

Elizabeth Hull¹ b. 25 Jul 1776, d. 14 Oct 1868

Last Edited

12 Oct 2003

Birth*

Anna Barnes was born in 1805 at Harrison, Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S348] Delna Powell, "Ancestral File of the Barnes Family", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.

Mary Barnes¹

F, b. 6 March 1803, d. 18 February 1879

Father

William Barnes¹ b. 3 Nov 1769

Mother

Elizabeth Hull¹ b. 25 Jul 1776, d. 14 Oct 1868

Last Edited

21 Oct 2003

Birth*

Mary Barnes was born on 6 March 1803 at Harrison, Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 16 December 1819,her married name was Rogers.³

Marriage*

Mary Barnes married Joseph Rogers on 16 December 1819 at Monongalia, Virginia; could be the wrong Mary Barnes.³

Married Name

As of 21 February 1839,her married name was Carrothers.¹

Marriage*

Mary Barnes married George Carrothers on 21 February 1839 at Richland, Ohio; George had two prior marriages.¹

(Witness) Census

Mary Barnes appeared on the census of 26 October 1850 Jackson Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of George Carrothers; page 196, 4 children and John Keller at home; wife listed as "Polly," age 43, b. VA.⁴

(Witness) Census

Mary Barnes appeared on the census of 17 July 1860 Butler Twp., Miami, Indiana, in the household of George Carrothers; page 129, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $700, 4 children and 2 other persons at home.⁵

Death*

Mary Barnes died on 18 February 1879 at Miami, Indiana, at age 75; buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Miami County, but no record found in index.¹

Family 1

Joseph Rogers b. bt 1790 - 1800

Family 2

George Carrothers b. 1793, d. 24 Oct 1874

Children

Cynthia Carrothers⁴ b. 1843
Lucinda Carrothers+⁴ b. 17 Sep 1847, d. 27 Feb 1923

Citations

[S348] Delna Powell, "Ancestral File of the Barnes Family", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S708] Wes Cochran, Monongalia County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Sarah Barnes¹

F, b. 1801, d. 11 September 1854

Father

William Barnes¹ b. 3 Nov 1769

Mother

Elizabeth Hull¹ b. 25 Jul 1776, d. 14 Oct 1868

Last Edited

21 Oct 2003

Birth*

Sarah Barnes was born in 1801 at Harrison, Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Married Name

As of 11 June 1820,her married name was Miller.¹

Marriage*

Sarah Barnes married Joseph S. Miller on 11 June 1820 at Monongalia, Virginia; daughter of William Barns, John "Fansher," suretor.^1,3

Death*

Sarah Barnes died on 11 September 1854 at Marion, Virginia.¹

Family

Joseph S. Miller b. c 1800, d. 26 Jun 1883

Citations

[S348] Delna Powell, "Ancestral File of the Barnes Family", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S708] Wes Cochran, Monongalia County Marriages.

Benjamin Barnes¹

M, b. between 1796 and 1800, d. before 1850

Father

William Barnes¹ b. 3 Nov 1769

Mother

Elizabeth Hull¹ b. 25 Jul 1776, d. 14 Oct 1868

Last Edited

21 Oct 2003

Birth*

Benjamin Barnes was born between 1796 and 1800 at Harrison, Virginia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Marriage*

Benjamin Barnes married Nancy Nutter on 19 October 1817 at Harrison, Virginia.¹

Census*

Benjamin Barnes appeared on the census of 1820 at Harrison, Virginia, page 98, 2 females under 10, 1 male and 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44.³

Death*

He died before 1850 at Miami, Indiana.¹

Family

Nancy Nutter b. c 1793

Citations

[S348] Delna Powell, "Ancestral File of the Barnes Family", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.

Fritz Stocker¹

M, b. 1851, d. 6 April 1933

Last Edited

10 Oct 2003

Birth*

Fritz Stocker was born in 1851 at Baden, Germany; immigrated in 1858.¹

Marriage*

He married Rhoda Jane Willis between 1910 and 1919 at Oregon.¹

Census*

Fritz Stocker appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, ED 198, sheet 4A, occupation laborer-horse barn, owned home, no children.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Greham, Multnomah, Oregon, ED 246, sheet 5A, occupation none, boarding with Floyd and Esther Johnson; citizenship in 1861.²

Death*

He died on 6 April 1933 at Washington, Oregon.³

Family

Rhoda Jane Willis b. 25 May 1850, d. 2 Jun 1926

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S634] Oregon Health Dept., Oregon Death Index, Washington, Certificate 88.

William P. Fansher¹

M, b. 14 July 1874, d. 30 November 1892

Father

John Fansher¹ b. 23 Nov 1834, d. 8 Feb 1921

Mother

Rhoda Jane Willis¹ b. 25 May 1850, d. 2 Jun 1926

Last Edited

10 Oct 2003

Birth*

William P. Fansher was born on 14 July 1874 at Cass, Illinois.^1,2

Death*

He died on 30 November 1892 at Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, at age 18; buried at the White Birch Cemetery, Gresham, Oregon.^1,3

Citations

[S694] Paul B. Fancher, "Email from Paul B. Fancher," e-mail to Al Field, 16 September 2003.
[S695] Various, Multnomah County, Oregon Cemetery Records, White Birch Cemetery, Gresham, Oregon.
[S695] Various, Multnomah County, Oregon Cemetery Records, White Birch Cemetery.

Eugene Fansher¹

M, b. 19 January 1878, d. 10 July 1878

Father

John Fansher¹ b. 23 Nov 1834, d. 8 Feb 1921

Mother

Rhoda Jane Willis¹ b. 25 May 1850, d. 2 Jun 1926

Last Edited

10 Oct 2003

Birth*

Eugene Fansher was born on 19 January 1878 at Cass, Illinois.¹

Death*

He died on 10 July 1878 at Cass, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S694] Paul B. Fancher, "Email from Paul B. Fancher," e-mail to Al Field, 16 September 2003.

Charles Rauston Fansher¹

M, b. 1 November 1878, d. 7 August 1880

Father

John Fansher¹ b. 23 Nov 1834, d. 8 Feb 1921

Mother

Rhoda Jane Willis¹ b. 25 May 1850, d. 2 Jun 1926

Last Edited

18 Oct 2006

Birth*

Charles Rauston Fansher was born on 1 November 1878 at Cass, Illinois; probably Cass.¹

Death*

He died on 7 August 1880 at Cass, Illinois, at age 1.¹

Citations

[S694] Paul B. Fancher, "Email from Paul B. Fancher," e-mail to Al Field, 16 September 2003.

Hannah Fansher¹

F, b. 1802, d. before 1880

Father

John Fansher¹ b. 1769

Mother

Mary Barnes¹ b. 16 Oct 1771

Last Edited

14 Dec 2006

Birth*

Hannah Fansher was born in 1802 at Monongalia, Virginia; probably.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1810 Monongalia, Virginia, in the household of John Fansher; page 415, 1 male and 1 female under 10 (William & Hannah), 1 male and 1 female 16-25 (unknown), 1 male and 1 female 26-44 (John & Mary), 1 male over 45 (unknown); spelled "Fancher;" indexed as "Fancker."²

(Witness) Census

Hannah Fansher appeared on the census of 1820 Eastern Division, Monongalia, Virginia, in the household of John Fansher; Page 69, 1 female under 10 (unknown), 1 male 10-15 (William), 1 female 16-25 (Hannah), 1 male 26-44; John should be over 45; no wife present; spelled "Fancher."³

Married Name

As of 21 March 1823,her married name was Vincent.^1,4

Marriage*

Hannah Fansher married John Vincent, son of William Vincent and Hannah/Lucy Hanks/Luzadah, on 21 March 1823 at Monongalia, Virginia; daughter of John Fansher, John Fansher suretor.^1,4

(Witness) Census

Hannah Fansher appeared on the census of 1830 Sandusky Twp., Richland, Ohio, in the household of John Vincent; page 166, 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 20-29.⁵

(Witness) Census

Hannah Fansher appeared on the census of 1840 Sandusky Twp., Richland, Ohio, in the household of John Vincent; page 201b, 1 daughter under 5, 3 daughters 5-10, 1 daughter 15-20, 1 male and 1 female 40-50; lived next to the Fanchers.⁶

(Witness) Census

Hannah Fansher appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 Jackson Twp., Crawford, Ohio, in the household of John Vincent; page 369, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home; lived next to Ashman Barnes family (from Virginia.)¹

(Witness) Census

Hannah Fansher appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 Jackson Twp., Crawford, Ohio, in the household of John Vincent; page 151b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,400, 4 children and John "Fancher" at home.⁷

(Witness) Census

Hannah Fansher appeared on the census of 30 June 1870 Jackson Twp., Crawford, Ohio, in the household of John Vincent; page 451b, occupation retired farmer, real estate valued at $2,720, 2 children at home.⁸

Death*

Hannah Fansher died before 1880 at Crawford, Ohio; does not appear in 1880 census.⁹

Family

John Vincent b. 1792, d. bt 1871 - 1880

Children

Mary Vincent+⁵ b. 17 Jul 1824, d. c 1893
Emily Vincent¹ b. Jan 1829
Elizabeth Vincent¹ b. Feb 1832
Sarah Vincent+¹ b. 5 Jun 1834, d. 1 Dec 1913
Margaret Vincent¹ b. 1840
Hannah Vincent+¹ b. 16 Nov 1841, d. 16 Jan 1923

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1810.
[S1] Census of Population 1820.
[S708] Wes Cochran, Monongalia County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

John Vincent¹

M, b. 1792, d. between 1871 and 1880

Father

William Vincent² b. c 1750

Mother

Hannah/Lucy Hanks/Luzadah² b. c 1750

Last Edited

19 Nov 2006

Birth*

John Vincent was born in 1792 at Virginia; son of William Vincent and Hannah Hanks or Lucy Luzadah.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Hannah Fansher, daughter of John Fansher and Mary Barnes, on 21 March 1823 at Monongalia, Virginia; daughter of John Fansher, John Fansher suretor.^1,3

Census*

John Vincent appeared on the census of 1830 at Sandusky Twp., Richland, Ohio, page 166, 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 20-29.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 1840 at Sandusky Twp., Richland, Ohio, page 201b, 1 daughter under 5, 3 daughters 5-10, 1 daughter 15-20, 1 male and 1 female 40-50; lived next to the Fanchers.⁵

Census

He appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 at Jackson Twp., Crawford, Ohio, page 369, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home; lived next to Ashman Barnes family (from Virginia.)¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 at Jackson Twp., Crawford, Ohio, page 151b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,400, 4 children and John "Fancher" at home.⁶

Census

He appeared on the census of 30 June 1870 at Jackson Twp., Crawford, Ohio, page 451b, occupation retired farmer, real estate valued at $2,720, 2 children at home.⁷

Death*

He died between 1871 and 1880 at Crawford, Ohio; does not appear in 1880 census.⁸

Family

Hannah Fansher b. 1802, d. b 1880

Children

Mary Vincent+⁴ b. 17 Jul 1824, d. c 1893
Emily Vincent¹ b. Jan 1829
Elizabeth Vincent¹ b. Feb 1832
Sarah Vincent+¹ b. 5 Jun 1834, d. 1 Dec 1913
Margaret Vincent¹ b. 1840
Hannah Vincent+¹ b. 16 Nov 1841, d. 16 Jan 1923

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S703] Richard Oril, "Ancestral File of Richard Oril", Ancestral File.
[S708] Wes Cochran, Monongalia County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.