52 Ancesters #40 Blanche Helen (Colby) Anderson #52Ancesters

3rd Cousin 4x Removed

1883: Born Dec in Oregon, Dane, Wisconsin to George Riley and Martha (Sturdevant) Colby.

1900 Census: Living in Oregon Town, Oregon Village, Dane, Wisconsin with father, mother, and 2 brothers. age 17.

1904: Married Arthur Marius Anderson on 17 Aug in Oregon, Dane, Wisconsin. age 21

1910 Census: Living in Oregon, Dane, Wisconsin with Arthur. No children. age 27.

1920 Census: Living in Oregon, Dane, Wisconsin with Arthur and Maurice (age 0). age 36

1930 Census: Living in Oregon, Dane, Wisconsin with Arthur and Maurice (age 10). age 47

1940 Census: Living in Oregon, Dane, Wisconsin with Arthur and Maurice (age 20). age 57

1950 Census: Living in Oregon, Dane, Wisconsin with Arthur. No children.  Age 67

52 Ancesters #39 Lyle Charles Owens #52Ancesters

Lyle Charles Owens

4th Cousin 3x Removed

1894: On October 8th he was born in Wisconsin the 2nd son of Charles Hiram and Anna Della (Colby) Owens.

1900 Census: Living in Manchester, Boone, Illinois with father, mother, and 2 brothers (Horace and Ward). age 5.

1910 Census: Living in Whitewater, Walworth, Wisconsin with father, mother, 3 brothers and 1 sister (Ward, Horace, Irwin and Doris). age 15

1920 Census: Living in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota with wife and 2 daughters (Jessie and Lucille). age 25

1930 Census: Living in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin with wife, 3 daughters and 2 sons (Jessie, Lucille, Charlotte, Charles and Lyle Jr).

1937: Mrs Lyle Owens dies on 16 November 1937 in Beloit, Wisconsin.

1940 Census: Living in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin as a lodger. He is listed as widowed.

1942: Drafted into WW2 and had a Hazel Owens that would always know his address.  Hazel was his new wife, but when did they marry?

1950 Census: Living in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin as a Guard at the Vocational school. Living with Hazel his wife.

1985: December 8th he died in Dousman, Waukesha, Wisconsin.

We know that the children are not living with him so I attempted to find them in 1940 and this is what I found:

Jessie K Owens born 1917 in Wisconsin- Not found.  She could have married, but unknown at this time to whom

Lucille Owens born 1919 in Wisconsin- Not found. She could have married as well, but unknown at this time to whom.

Charlotte Owens: Living in Muskego Town, Waukesha, Wisconsin as a welfare child in the household of Elmer Williams.

Charles Owens: Living in West Allis City, Milwaukee, Wisconsin as a boarder in the household of Earl Gagnie.

Lyle Jr : Living in the Wautosa City, Milwaukee, Wisconsin as an inmate at the St. Aemilians Orphanage.


A few questions I have are:

Why aren't the children together? What is a Welfare Child? Why is Lyle Jr at an Orphanage when it's obvious his father is still living?

52 Ancesters #38 Mitchell Colby #52Ancesters

1820: born on 3 Apr to John L and Martha Patty (Blood) Colby in Holland, Erie, New York.

1847: On 22 Nov, he marries Chastina Rogers, daughter of Benjamin and Nancy (Davis) Rogers, in Holland, Erie, New York.

1849: On 20 Jun, son Lafayette is born in Holland, Erie, New York.

1850 Census: Living in Holland, Erie, New York with wife and son.

1855 NY Census: Living in Holland, Erie, New York with wife and 2 children. age 35

1860 Census: Living in Holland, Erie, New York with wife and 3 children. age 40

1863: son Elon dies.

1865 NY Census: Living in Holland, Erie, New York with wife and 2 children.

1870 Census: Living in Holland, Erie, New York with wife and 2 children. age 50

1871-1872: Lafayette marries Abigail Jackson.

1880 Census: Living in Holland, Erie, New York with wife, 2 children and 2 grandchildren. age 60.
Occupation: farmer

1884: dies on 20 Apr in Holland, Erie, New York. age 64.

52 Ancesters #37 Elijah Colby #52Ancesters

Elijah Colby

1816: born on 18 Jan in Holland, Erie, New York to John L and Martha Patty (Blood) Colby

1835: married Fannie MacArthur

1838: daughter Lucy was born

1850: Living in Holland, Erie, New York with wife and daughter. age 33

1855 NY Census: Living in Sardinia, Erie, New York with wife and daughter. age 38.

1856: becomes a widower on 09 Jan when Fannie dies.

1858: marries Elizabeth Van Tyle

1858: on 11 Apr daughter Lucy married David Rogers, son of Benjamin and Nancy (Davis) Rogers, in Holland, Erie, New York.

1858:  on 23 Oct son Marvin is born

1859: on 12 Sep son Marvin dies.

1860: daughter Ella Izora is born

1860 Census: Living in Sardinia, Erie, New York with wife and 2 children. age 43

1862: daughter Emilie is born

1865 NY Census: Living in Sardinia, Erie, New York with wife and 2 children: Ella and Emilie. age 48

1865: son Gary/Corry is born

1870 Census: Living in Sardinia, Erie, New York with wife and 3 children: Ella, Emilie, Corry. age 50

1870: daughter Jennie is born.

1875 NY Census: Living in Holland, Erie, New York with wife and 4 children. age 58

1875: on 14 Dec he dies making Elizabeth a widow.

52 Ancesters #36 George Perry Dake #52Ancesters

1816: Born on 18 Nov in Holland, Erie, New York to John and Sarah N. (Colby) Dake

between 1837-1839 : He married Sarah Minerva Andrews

1840: daughter Sarah is born

1842: daughter Syrena is born

1843: daughter Cylinda is born

1846: son George is born

1849: daughter Fanny J is born

1850 census: Living in Sardinia, Erie, New York with Sarah and 5  children. age 33

1850: son Edwin is born

1852: son John Dake is born

1856: daughter Margaret is born

1858: becomes a widower when Sarah Minerva dies. age 41

1858/9 marries Tryphena Susanna Hopkins

1860 Census: Living in Sardinia, Erie, New York with Tryphena and 4 children. age 43

1860: son Alva is born

1862: daughter Alzina is born

1864: son Orrin is born

1865: son Justin  is born

1868: son Grant is born

1870 Census: Living in Wales, Erie, New York with Tryphena and 6 children. age 53

1871: daughter Lillian is born

1873: daughter Orpha is born

1875 NY Census: Living in Wales, Erie, New York with Tryphena and 7 children. age 58

1880 Census: Living in Wales, Erie, New York with Tryphena and 6 children. age 68.

1900 Census: Living in East Aurora, Erie, New York with Tryphena, 2 children and 1 grandchild. age 84.  it says they have been married for 39 years.

1901: on 7 Mar in East Aurora, Erie, New York he dies. age 85.

52 Ancesters #35 Martin Luther Horn #52 Ancesters

1860: Born on 28 Nov in Marion, Linn, Iowa.

1870: Lived in Sheridan, Poweshiek, Iowa with father, mother, and 6 siblings. age 9

1880: Lived in Sheridan, Poweshiek, Iowa with father, mother, and 4 siblings. age 19. occupation: working on farm

1882: Listed on the California, Great Registers, Voter Registration in Liberty, San Joaquin, California. age 22

1884: is listed on the California, Great Registers: Voter Registration in Liberty, San Joaquin, California. age 24.

1889: Gets married to Melissa Banghart in Carroll, Carroll, Iowa on 20 Mar. age 28

1889: becomes a widower when Melissa dies on 22 Aug in Boyden, Sioux, Iowa. age 28.

1896: Gets married to Margaret Gertrude Kroll in Boyden, Sioux, Iowa on 29 Oct. age 36

1900: is living with Margaret in Sheridan, Sioux, Iowa. married approx 3 years. age 40. Occupation: farm labor

1910: Living in Capel, Sioux, Iowa with Margaret and 2 adopted children. age 49.

1920: living in Capel, Sioux, Iowa with Margaret and 2 children. age 59

1930: living in Capel, Sioux, Iowa with Margaret and 1 child. age 69

1940: living in Boyden, Sioux, Iowa with Margaret and 0 children. age 79. retired farmer

1950: dies on 15 Sep in Boyden, Sioux, Iowa.

Margaret died 18 years later in 1968.

52 Ancesters #34 John Gilman Horn #52Ancesters

John Gilman Horn

2nd Cousin 4x Removed

1858: born on 24 Mar in Marion, Linn, Iowa to George Hiram and Catherine (Jones) Horn/Horne

1860 Census: Living in Perry Township, Marion, Iowa with parents and older brother Joseph W. Horn. age 2

1870 Census: Living in Iowa with parents, brother Joseph, sister Martha, brothers Martin and George Prentiss/Prentice, and sisters Rebecca and Maggie. age 12

1880 Census: Living with brother Joseph, sister in law Sarah Rebecca, and niece Nora. age 22.

1882: marries Wilhelmina "Minnie" Pickardt/Pickard on 12 Sep in Montezuma, Poweshiek, Iowa. age 24.

1900 Census: Living in Capel & Lynn Townships, Sioux, Iowa with wife, and 2 step-sons William and Henry Harman.  age 40

1910 Census: Living in Sheridan, Sioux, Iowa with wife. age 50.

1920 Census: Living in Boyden, Sioux, Iowa with wife. age 60/1

1922: became a widower on 29 Jul. age 62/3

1930 Census: Living in Boyden, Sioux, Iowa with step-son Will Harman. age 72.

1935: died on 22 Dec in Boyden, Sioux, Iowa.

52 Ancesters #33 Minnie Bell Stouff- Phillips-Bushey #52Ancesters

Minnie Bell Stouff-Phillips-Bushey  2nd Cousin 4x Removed

1868: Born on 26 Mar in Maiden Rock, Pierce, Wisconsin to Joseph Henri and Lydia Louise (Ingalls) Stouff.

1870 Census: *looking*

1880 Census: Living in Rock Elm, Pierce, Wisconsin with Mother, Father, Sister and Brother. age 12.

1884: Married James Eber Phillips on 15 Nov in Rock Elm, Pierce, Wisconsin. age 16.

1900 Census: Living in Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin with husband and 6 children. age 31

1907: on 24 Mar in Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin she married Clarence Bushey. age 38

1910 Census: Living in Wascott, Douglas, Wisconsin with Husband and 6 children. age 42

1914: James Eber Phillips (her 1st husband) dies on 25 Sep in Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin.

1920 Census: Living in Wascott, Douglas, Wisconsin with husband and 3 children. age 52

1930 Census: Living in Wascott, Douglas, Wisconsin with husband and 1 child. age 62.

1938: becomes a widow when her husband Clarence Bushey dies in Spoooner, Washburn, Wisconsin. age 69

1940 Census: Living with daughter Minnie's family in Frog Creek, Washburn, Wisconsin. age 72.

1941: Minnie dies on 07 Apr in Washburn County, Wisconsin. age 73.

52 Ancesters #32- Charles Philip Ingalls #52Ancesters

Charles Philip Ingalls

1835: Born on 11 Jan to Lansford Whiting and Laura Louise (Colby) Ingalls in Cuba, Allegany, New York.

1850 Census: *looking*

1855: Married Caroline Lake Quiner in Pepin County, Wisconsin.

1860 Census: Living in Concord, Jefferson, Wisconsin with mother, father, wife, and several siblings. age 24.

1863: Laura Elizabeth Ingalls was born

1865: Mary Amelia Ingalls was born

1870: Caroline Celestia "Carrie" Ingalls was born

1870 Census: Living in Kansas with wife and 3 daughters. age 34.

1875: Charles Frederick Ingalls was born on 11 Nov in Walnut Grove, Redwood, Minnesota.

1876: Charles Frederick Ingalls dies on 27 Aug in Wabasha County, Minnesota.

1877: Grace Pearl Ingalls was born in Burr Oak, Winnieshiek, Iowa.

1880 Census: Living in De Smet, Kingsbury, Dakota Territory with wife and 4 daughters. age 44.

1885: on 25 August in De Smet, Dakota Territory daughter Laura Elizabeth Ingalls marries Almanzo James Wilder.

1886: Becomes a grandfather when Rose Wilder was born on 05 Dec in De Smet, Dakota Territory.

1900 Census: living in De Smet, Kingsbury, South Dakota with wife and 3 daughters. age 64

1902: dies on 8 Jun in De Smet, Kingsbury, South Dakota. age 66.

52 Ancesters #31- Laura Louise Colby #52Ancesters

Laura Louise Colby- Ingalls

Laura Louise Colby is my 4x Great Grand Aunt. 

1810: born to Nathan and Eunice (Blood) Colby on 05 Nov

1830: Married Landsford Whiting Ingalls

1833: Peter Riley Ingalls was born on 28 Oct in Cuba, Allegany, New York.

1835: Charles Philip Ingalls was born on 11 Jan in Cuba, Allegany, New York.  He is Laura Ingalls Wilder's father.

1838: Lydia Louisa Ingalls was born on 12 April

1839: Polly/Pauline Melona Ingalls was born

1842: Landsford James Ingalls was born on 14 Mar.

1845: Laura Ladocia Ingalls was born on 08 Jul

1848: Hiram Lemuel Ingalls was born on 27 April in Kane County, Illinois.

1850 Census: Living in Campton, Kane, Illinois with Lansford (husband), Peter Riley (son), Charles (son), Lydia (daughter), Polly (daughter), Landsford (son), Laura (daughter), and Hiram (son). age 39.

1851: George Whiting Ingalls was born on 15 Jul in Concord, Jefferson, Wisconsin.

1855: Riebea "Ruby" Celeste Ingalls was born on 23 May in Concord, Jefferson, Wisconsin

1858: Lafayette Clough Ingalls was born in Pepin, Pepin, Wisconsin.

1860 Census: Living in Concord, Jefferson, Wisconsin with Lansford, Peter, Charles, Caroline (Charles' wife), Lansford, Laura, George, Ruby, and Lafayette. age 49.

1870 Census: Living in Wisconsin with Lansford, George and Ruby. age 59

1880 Census: *looking*

1883: dies in Webster, Burnett, Wisconsin. age 72.

52 Ancesters #30- Peter Jonas Colby #52 Ancesters

Peter Jonas Colby: 4x Great Grand Uncle

1802: Born to Nathan and Eunice (Blood) Colby on 03 Feb in Corinth, Orange, Vermont

1820: Married Lois Alexander

1827: Son- Jonas S Colby was born.

1880 Census: Living in Holland, Erie, New York with Wife, son, daughter in law, and several grandchildren

1887: death in Holland, Erie, New York.

52 Ancesters #29 Nathan Colby #52Ancesters

Nathan Colby 6x Great Grandfather

1778 born in Corinth, Orange County, Vermont to Ezekiel Colby and Sally Fowler.

1801 married Eunice BLOOD in Corinth, Orange, Vermont

03 Feb 1802: Peter Jonas Colby was born in Corinth, Orange, Vermont

13 Feb 1805: Lucinda Colby was born in Corinth, Orange, Vermont

29 May 1808: Lydia Colby was born in Holland, Erie, New York

1810: Laura Louise Colby was born.  She is the grandmother of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Yes *THAT* Laura Ingalls Wilder.

13 Apr 1813: Polly Colby was born

13 Jun 1815: Eunice Colby was born

16 Jul 1816: Hannah Colby was born

14 May 1822: Jerusha Colby was born.

05 Feb 1825: I. Riley Colby was born.


1848: Died in Winters Quarters, Douglas, Nebraska.

52 Ancesters #28 Edwin Pierce #52Ancesters

Edwin Pierce 4x Great Grandfather.

1847: Born on 24 Apr 1847 in New York.

1850:

1855 NY Census: Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with father Daniel, mother Jerusha, brother Albert, sister Eunice, sister Rose, sister Mary, grandfather Nathan Pierce, and grandmother Emma Pierce. age 7

1860:

1870 Census: Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with father, mother, wife, sisters Ella and Eunice, and son Eugene. age 23.

1875 NY Census: Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with father, mother, wife, son and sister Eunice. age 26

1880 Census: Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with wife, son, father, mother, and sister Eunice. age 33.

1881-1896: Emma Vanhorn Pierce died.

1900 Census: Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with wife Jennie and father. age 53.

1910

1920 Census: Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with wife. age 72

1920: Death on 20 May in Belfast, Allegany, New York.

52 Ancesters #27 Eugene Pierce #52Ancesters

Eugene Pierce  2x Great Grandfather

born: 1868 in New York

1870 Census: Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York. with grandfather Daniel Pierce, Grandmother Jerusha COLBY Pierce, Father Edwin Pierce, Mother Emma Vanhorn Pierce, and Aunt Ella Pierce. Age 2

1875 NY Census: Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with grandfather Daniel Pierce, grandmother Jerusha COLBY Pierce, father Edwin, mother Emma and aunt Eunice. age 7

1880 Census: Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, and aunt Eunice.  age 11

1900 Census: Living in Homer, Cortland, New York with wife Nellie JOHNSON Pierce. age 27

1910 Census:  Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with wife and son Albert. age 37

1920 Census: Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with wife, son and daughter. age 51

sometime between 1920 and 1930: Nellie left and married George Chamberlain. 

1930 Census:

1933: Son Albert marries Dorothy Shanley

1940 Census:

1953: We think he died in Wales, but we are not entirely sure. 

52 Ancesters #26 James Monroe Dekay #52Ancesters

James Monroe Dekay  

this guy is not really related.  However, he is my great aunt Thurzy's husband Guy's uncle.

born 23 Apr 1863 to Samuel and Emily (Pierce) Dekay in Machias, Cattaraugus, New York.

1870 Census:Living in New Hudson, Allegany, New York with his father, mother and 2 sisters.

1880 Census: Living in New Hudson, Allegany, New York alone.  His occupation is Servant.

1885: on 23 December marries Cora Royce

1900: Living in Otto, McKean, Pennsylvania with Cora and 7 children.

1908: Cora dies and he becomes a widower.

1910: Living in Hamlin, Otto, Pennsylvania with his daughter Ethel and her husband William Wood with his son Ralph (age 15) as boarders.

Between 1910 (after the census) and 1920 (before the Census) he married Grace Morgan.

1920: Living in Geneva, Ontario, New York with Grace and 2 children.

1930: Living in Ellington, Chautauqua, New York alone and is widowed? again.

1940: Living in Jamestown, Chautauqua, New York alone and widowed.

1952: died on 22 April in Jamestown, Chautauqua, New York. and is buried in Duke Center, McKean, Pennsylvania.

*I am going to go to the library soon and see if I can't find his obituary since I live in Jamestown, NY*

52 Ancesters #25 Emma/Emily (Youngers) Dickes #52Ancesters

Emma/Emily (Youngers) Dickes 

1868 :19 Feb- Born in Batavia, Genesee, New York, USA to Belgium Immigrants:  Peter and Emily/Emma Youngers

1870 Census: Living in Batavia, Genesee, New York, USA with father (Peter-age 41), Mother (Emma/Emily-age 36), Michael (Brother- age 8), John (brother-age 6), Peter (brother age 2) and several boarders or something? age 2.

abt 1873: father dies. age 5

1880 Census: Living in Batavia, Genesee, New York, USA with  Emma/Emily (mother), John (brother-16), and Peter Jr (brother-13). age 12

1892: Living in Batavia, Genesee, New York, USA. age 26 with mother, John (brother-29), and Peter Jr. (brother-23). 

1896: Brother John dies in a freak train accident *see Blog # 18 about John Michael Youngers* age 29

1900 Census: Called Emily. Living in Batavia, Genesee, New York, USA with mother Emily (age 65) and Peter Jr. (age 31). age 32/33

1907: Married John Dickes an immigrant from Belgium in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA. age 39

1910:   Living in Java, Wyoming, New York with John. age 40

1920: Living in Java, Wyoming, New York with John and Albert. age 50

1925 NY Census:  Living in Java, Wyoming, New York with John and Albert. age 52/55

1930: Living in Java, Wyoming, New York with John and Albert. age 60

1940: Living in Java, Wyoming, New York with John and son Albert. age 70

1955: died on 28 Dec in North Java, Wyoming, New York. age 87.

52 Ancesters #24 May (Hibbard) Reed #52Ancesters

May (Hibbard) Reed

born about 1886 to unknown parents

1900 Census: *Still looking* age 14

1910 Census: Living in Keating, McKean, Pennsylvania with husband, 2 Children, and brother Ernest Hibbard (age 15). age 24.

1920 Census: Living in Keating, McKean, Pennsylvania with husband, and 4 children

1930 Census: Living in Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey with husband.

1940 Census: Living in Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey with husband and 1 child.

died sometime after 1940.

52 Ancesters #23 Joseph Reed #52 Ancesters

Joseph Reed 2nd Great grandfather- Maternal

born abt 1876 in Pennsylvania -Unknown parents

1880 Census - *still searching*

1900 Census- *still searching*

1910 Census - Living in Keating, McKean, Pennsylvania with wife May, and 3 children

1920 Census- Living in Keating, McKean, Pennsylvania with wife and 4 children

1930 Census- Living in Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey with wife and 2 children.

1940 census- Living in Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey with wife and 1 child.

Unknown when or where he died.

52 Ancesters #22 William Gibbs #52 Ancesters

William Gibbs 3x Great Grandfather

Born 18 Oct 1823 in England to William and Ann (unknown) Gibbs

1824: 08 Jan got christened  in Wesleyan Methodist, Hastings, Sussex, England

1831 England Census

1841: 15 Dec marries Frances Clark in St. Clement, Hastings, Sussex, England age 18.

1851 England Census:

1861 England Census?

1870 United States Census: Living in Sheridan, Chautauqua, New York with Frances (Wife- age 44 also from England), Benjamin (Son age 16), Augusta (daughter age 12), Maria (daughter age 10), Issac (Son age 5) and Silas (son age 1).  *His children were all born in New York*

1880 US Census: Living in Pomfret, Chautauqua, New York with Frances (wife), Louis (Son age 30), Maria (daughter age 20), Issac (son age 15), and Silas (son age 11).

1890: dies on 27 December in Pomfret, Chautauqua, New York and is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery in Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York.

52 Ancesters #21 Samuel Dye #52Ancesters

Samuel Dye/Dey  - 2x Great Grand Uncle in Law

1851-1854: April born to John and Mary Dye. in New York/New Jersey

1855 Census: Living in Birdsall, Allegany, New York with John (37), Mary (33), Matilda or M (11), S A/Sarah  (9), H/Hannah (7). age 4. also enumerated was W Johnson (domestic- 19).

1860 Census: Living with John (47), Mary (39), Matilda (16), Sarah (16), Hannah(12), Orsemus (4). age 9. in Birdsall, Allegany, New York

1870 Census: Living in Perinton, Monroe, New York. age 16
 
 1875 NY Census:  Living in Hume, Allegany, New York. Hired Hand in the Mills Family. age 24.

1880 Census: *stilll looking*

1882: Married Mary Schoonover daughter of Samuel and Mina (Fitch) Schoonover. 

1892 NY Census: Living in Hume, Allegany, New York. age 41.

1900 Census: Living in Hume, Allegany, New York. age 46. wife Mary (36), daughter Mable (15), Daughter Emma (3). Agr Farm Laborer. 

1905 NY Census: Living in Hume, Allegany, New York.  age 54. Occupation: Traveling Optician

1910 Census: Living in Hume, Allegany, New York. age 56.

1913: daughter Emma married John Washburn.

1915 Census: Living in Hume, Allegany, New York. age 64. 

1916: daughter Mable married William Kiser.

1920 Census: Living in Hume, Allegany, New York. age 68. married. both parents were born in New Jersey.

1925 NY Census: Living in Hume, Allegany, New York. age 73.

Death:

52 Ancesters #20 Hazel (Tucker) Shanley #52 Ancesters

Hazel A (Tucker) Shanley

2x great grandmother

born 17 Apr 1893 in Clinton, Douglas, Kansas to John and Nellie (Boyle) Tucker

1900 Census: Living in Clinton, Douglas, Kansas. age 6/7

1910 Census: Living in Logan, Pratt, Kansas with father, step-mother, brothers: Clyde, Roy, Jesse, John, Russell and sisters: Jennie, Ida. Also enumerated was a hired man by the name of Omer Coffe.

1911: 25 Oct married Francis Shanley Jr. in Pratt, Pratt, Kansas

1915 Kansas Census:Living in Logan, Pratt, Kansas. age 21

1920 Census: *Still looking*

1925 New York Census: Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York.

1930 Census: Living in Amity, Allegany, New York with Francis (husband), daughters: Dorothy and Nellie; Sons: Paul, John, James, and Francis III/Frank

1940 Census: Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with husband, and sons: John, James, Francis/Frank and daughter Nellie

1963: 6 Apr in Cuba, Allegany, New York died at age 69. 

52 Ancestors # 19 Dorothy (Shanley) Pierce #52Ancesters

Dorothy Ellen (Shanley) Pierce
great grandmother

Born: 28 Jun 1914 in Preston, Pratt, Kansas to Francis and Hazel (Tucker) Shanley Jr.

1915 Kansas Census: living in Logan, Pratt, Kansas with her father, mother, and 1 sister. age 8 months

1920 Census: *still looking*

1925 New York Census:  Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with mother, father, and 6 siblings. age 10

1930 Census: Living in Amity, Allegany, New York with mother, father, and 6 siblings. age 15

1931: her oldest sister Anna Marie marries Murdock John McQuarrie/ Macquarrie

1933: 5 September in Cuba, Allegany, New York married Albert Levi Pierce.  age 19

1940 Census: Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with husband and 5 children.  age 25.

between 1941 and 1956: She would have 8 more children.

1957: Great- Grandpa Albert dies on 8 August at age 56

1999: on 2 Jan in Friendship, Allegany, New York she dies at age 84

52 Ancesters #18 John Micheal Youngers #52 Ancesters

While doing research on the elusive Dickes side of my husband's family tree I found a newspaper article on the tragic death of John Micheal Youngers. 

John Michael Youngers was riding a train back and forth from Batavia, NY to Buffalo, NY due to an enlarged gland in his neck.  The newspaper writes that John M. Youngers, a known compositor in the News Office and well-known Batavian, met a horrible death at the New York Central station at about 12:45 O'Clock this morning.  He was ran over by one and perhaps both set of trucks of the rear car on the eastbound fast mail due here at 12:40 d. m. and so terribly injured that he died within fifteen minutes.

On Dec 17th Mr. Youngers had an operation performed by Dr. Parameter at the Buffalo City Hospital (Present day Erie County Medical Center) for an enlarged gland in his neck. It was at first
thought that the operation was a complete success and that no further trouble would be experienced. Such did not prove to be the case, however, and since that time Mr. Youngers had frequently been obliged to go to Buffalo to receive treatment. It was for that purpose that he went to the city yesterday, departing at 1:05 a. m. on the Central.A number of Batavians returned from Buffalo
on the 12:40 train aside from Mr. Youngers,- who, "however, was not in company with any of the others.
This newspaper article goes on to say that he fell asleep and was awoken when they go to the station in Batavia. He had said "Alright."  It is stated that it was not certain whether or not he slipped off the platform due to the rain or if he tried jumping off onto the platform. When the end of the rear car reached a point just east of the east end of the depot,where the planking between the rails ends, Central Officer Ostrander, who was standing only a few feet distant, 'saw the south wheels of the rear truck raise from the rail and in
an instant saw that there was a body lying between the rails. That fact was also noticed by Ernest Hiller, a Rochester young man, who was standing on the depot platform.
Both men hastened to the spot and found that the unfortunate man, who was Mr.Youngers, was still alive and was moaning faintly, although he was practically unconscious.He lay with his bead against the south rail and his body doubled up. Officer Ostrander shouted for assistance and waved
his lantern. A brakeman who was standing on the rear platform of the train brought the
train to a standstill, but it proceeded after a few minutes' delay.  

They sent for the doctor and a pastor of which the doctor arrived first a little after 1 AM, but Mr. Youngers had died about 15 minutes prior.

John Micheal Youngers is survived by his widowed mother: Mrs. Emily Youngers, a brother Peter Youngers, and a sister Emma Youngers and another sister Mrs. B.G. Reger/Seger? of Rochester.  His father died 23 years ago.

52 Ancesters #17 Clara Coats Kemp #52 Ancesters

Clara Coats Kemp  (husband's paternal grandfather's 1st wife)

She was born about 1886 to Eugene and Sarah E (Horton) Coats.  It is known that possibly in 1903 she married Bertie Floyd Kemp Sr.  had a daughter named Sarah Elizabeth and divorced him in 1916.  Sarah married a guy with the last name of Spencer, but I have not been able to find any records of them marrying.

The story has it that she never remarried, but kept the Kemp last name.  I went to our local library and found a death notice in March 30, 1959 that said she died in Salamanca.  I have not been able to get to the library out there to check their newspaper microfilm, but I will have to some day soon since this woman is driving me batty.  So here is a timeline:


January 1886 : Born to Eugene and Sarah E (Horton) Coats 

1900: listed as Clarid Coats. living in Wellsville, NY with her parents. age 14.

1903: married Bertie Floyd Kemp Sr. or Floyd B Kemp Sr.

1905: listed on the NY state census with Bertie and her daughter Sarah (age 2). Aged 18.

1910: Living in Hornell, NY with her daughter Sarah.

1916: Divorced Bertie Floyd Kemp Sr. 

1920: Still looking.

1925: Living in Salamanca, NY. age 40.

1930: Living in Little Valley, NY. with a Eugene Cullen and Joe Brisley. Aged 44.

1940: Living in Little Valley, NY with Eugene Cullen. Aged 52.

1950: Living in Little Valley, NY with Gene Cullen and Earl Brockham. Aged 64.

1959: Died in Salamanca, Cattaraugus, NY on 30 March at age 73.  Is buried in Little Valley Rural Cemetery with her daughter.

52 Ancestors #16 Mary Helen James Lehman #52 ancestors

Mary Helen James Lehman 

1st Cousin 3x removed Niece's daughter or Uncle's mother or Aunt's Mother-in-law or Grandma Lehman

1932: Born 8 Mar in Angelica, Allegany, New York to Watkins D. James and Leola Washburn

1940 Census: living in Belmont, Allegany, New York with grandma and grandpa Washburn

1950 she graduated from Belmont High School in Belmont, Allegany, New York

1952 22 Mar: she married Edward Lehman

1955: son Leo John Lehman was born

1958 : Fraternal twins Jeffrey and Julie were born

1963: Jane was born

1966: Jerold "Jerry" Lehman was born -  This is my uncle

2006: She died in Belmont, Allegany, New York at age 76

52 Ancesters #15 Leola Washburn Canfield James Wills #52 Ancesters

When I started the family tree it said that she was my 1st cousin 3x removed's niece.  Now it just says that she is my Uncle's Maternal Grandmother.  However, I cannot remember which cousin it was that she was the niece of. So let's begin

1906: Born on Aug 12 to Leo Burdett and Bertha (Huli??) Washburn

1910 Census: lived in Grove, Allegany, New York with her father and mother. age 4

1915 NY Census: lived in Grange, Allegany, New York with her father and mother. age 8

1920 Census: lived in Belmont, Allegany, New York with her father and mother. age 13

1925: son Leo Canfield was born.

1925 NY Census: lived in Amity, Allegany, New York with her husband Watkins James and son Leo Canfied. age 18

1930 Census: lived in Cuba, Allegany, New York with her husband Watkins James and son Leo

1932: daughter Mary Helen James was born

1940 Census: lived in Belmont, Allegany, New York with her husband Clarence Wills and no children (her son and daughter were living with their grandparents).

1991: 17 Jan died in Belmont, Allegany, New York.

52 Ancesters #14 Albert J. Dickes #52Ancesters

Albert J. Dickes

1907: Born to Nicholas and Katherine/Catherine (Youngers/Jungers) Dickes

1910 Census: Living in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York with father, mother, and 6 siblings: Elizabeth, Andrew, Mary, Martha, Leona, Estella. age 2

1915 NY Census: Living in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York with father, mother, and 6 siblings. age 7

1918: Grief hits as eldest brother Andrew is killed in France from Diphtheria.

1920 Census:  *still searching*

1924: Grief hits again as mother dies.

1925 NY Census: Living in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York with father and 5 siblings. age 17

1930 Census: Living in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York with father and 1 sibling. age 22

1940 Census: Living in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York with father. age 32

1947: Grief hits again as father dies.

1973: Jul 29 dies. age 66

Buried in Sheldon, Wyoming, New York in the Saint Cecilas Cemetery.

52 Ancesters #13 Albert E. Dickes #52Ancesters

Albert E. Dickes ( Not to be confused with his cousin Albert J. Dickes)
 I am going to start with what I know and see if there is any other avenue we can look at

Husband's Maternal Grandfather

1909: Born on 10 May.  The story is he was adopted by Emma and John Dickes.

1910 Census:  *no idea*

1920 Census: Living in Java, Wyoming, New York with John (50)  and Emma (60). age 10

1925 NY Census: Living in Java, Wyoming, New York. listed as Son. age 16

1930 Census: (Dix): Lists him as the adopted son of John Dix and Emma.Living in Java, Wyoming, New York  age 20

1940 Census: Lists him as the stepson of John and Emma. Living in Java, Wyoming, New York. age 30

between 1945 and 1950 he married Monica B. Dickes and started their family.

They had several children, but I can't remember the exact number. Will have to consult with my husband.

1970: Died Apr ? . age 61.

Buried in Wethersfield, Wyoming, New York.

52 Ancestors #12 Florence "Flossie" (Ingraham/Ingram) Hurd

Florence "Flossie" (Ingraham/Ingram) Hurd
my grand aunt

1923: Born on 9 Jan in Atlanta, Steuben, New York to Lyle Ingraham and Esther Laura Graves

1925 New York Census: living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with Lyle (father), Esther (mother), and Cleon/Clem (brother). Age 2

1930 Census:  Living in Livonia, Livingston, New York with George Albert Schoonover (Step-father), Esther (mother), Cleon (brother), Midred (half-sister). age 7

1940 Census: Living in Friendship, Allegany, New York with George Albert Schoonover (Step-father), Esther (mother), Cleon (brother), Mildred (half-sister), Lewis (half-brother), Eloise (half-sister), Ellabelle (half-sister), Fremont (Half-brother), and Thomas (Half-brother). age 17

1940-1943 married Abram/Abraham Hurd.

1943: died on 23 May in Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania. age 20.  

52 Ancesters #11 Thurzy (Graves) Searl #52Ancesters

Thurzy (Graves) Searl
 great grand aunt (Sister of Great Grandmother Esther Laura (Graves) Schoonover



1894: born on 22 Aug in Willing, Allegany, New York to Lewis Wallace Walter and Sarah (Weidman) Graves the 2nd of 8 children. 

1900 Census: Living in Willing, Allegany, New York with father, mother, 4 siblings. age 6

1910 Census: Living in Greenwood, Steuben, New York with father, mother, and 6 siblings. age 16

1914: married 14 Jan in Steuben County, New York to Guy Searl. age 19

1920 Census: Living in Belfast, Allegany, New York with husband and 2 chidren. age 26

1925 NY Census: Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with husband and 3 children. age 30

1930 Census: Living in New Hudson, Allegany, New York with husband and 4 children age 36

1940 Census: Living in  New Hudson, Allegany, New York with husband and 3 children age 46. 

1955: becomes a widow as Guy dies at the age of 66.

It is important to note that she possibly married a Fred Horner after Guy died, but I have no solid proof so I have left him out of the tree at this point.

1984: dies on 29 Sep in Black Creek, Allegany, NY.

52 Ancesters #10 Mina Elvira (Fitch) Schoonover #52Ancesters

Mina Elvira (Fitch) Schoonover

1865: born on 22 Oct in Pennsylvania to Albert and Mary Fitch


1870 Census: living in Port Allegany, McKean, Pennsylvania with father, mother, and brother. age 5

1880 Census: living in Liberty, McKean, Pennsylvania with father, mother, and several siblings.
age 15

1884: Married Samuel Schoonover in Winona, Winona, Minnesota. age 19.  This is where her parents were living at the time. 1890: No census

1900 Census: living in Liberty, McKean, Pennsylvania with husband and 7 children. age 35

1905:  died on 5 Feb in Port Allegany, McKean, Pennsylvania. age 39

Things I want to know:
1) Why she died so young

So what I am going to do in the next couple months is order a copy of the marriage certificate and then probably go to Smethport to see about getting her death certificate. 

52 Ancesters #9 Esther Laura Graves #52Ancesters

Esther Laura Graves
Paternal great grandmother

1905: Born 3 May to Lewis and Sarah (Weidman) Graves in Hanover, Chautauqua, New York.

1910 census: *looking* age 5

1920 Census: Living in Cohocton, Steuben, New York with father, mother, and 2 siblings (1 brother: Clifford and 1 Sister: Iona) age 15

1922: 16 January she married Lyle Ingraham in her parent's house by a Justice of the Peace. age 16

1923: Florence "Flossie" was born
1924: Cleon was born

1925 New York Census: Living in Cuba, Allegany, New York with Lyle, Clem and Flossie. age 19

abt 1928: She married George Albert Schoonover

1930 Census: Living in Livonia, Livingston, New York with husband, George, and 3 children : Flossie, Cleon (Clem), and Mildred

1940 Census: Living in Friendship, Allegany, New York with husband George, and 8 children.

1943: Her oldest daughter: Florence "Flossie" (Ingraham) Hurd dies at age 20 on May 2nd. 

 1986: Her son Lewis Sr. dies on 26 Jan

1986: Died on 24 Jul in Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania. age 81

52 Ancesters #8 Amos Boyd Reed #52 Ancesters

I decided to do my maternal lineage since I don't really talk about that side at all. I will start with my great grandfather since my mother's father is still alive so let's get started.

Amos Boyd Reed

 Maternal Great Grandfather

Born: 27 Apr 1903 in Pennsylvania

1910 Census:  Living in Keating, McKean, Pennsylvania with Mother, Father, 1 brother and a 15 year old Uncle named Ernest Hibbard. age 3

1920 Census: Living in Keating, McKean, Pennsylvania with Mother, Father, and 1 sister. age 13

1928: Married Viola Cannon on 12 Jun in Pennsylvania. age 21

1930 Census: Living in Lafayette, McKean, Pennsylvania with wife and 1 child. age 23

1940 Census: Living in Lafayette, McKean, Pennsylvania with wife and 4 children. age 32

1975: died on 10 Oct in Limestone, Cattaraugus, Pennsylvania. age 68

52 Ancesters #7 Jacobus "James" Schoonhoven #52Ancesters

Jacobus "James" Schoonhoven
6x great grandfather


1739: born in Walpack, Sussex, New Jersey to Niclaes Van Schoonhoven and Pieternella Westfael (Westfall)

1766: married Hendrickje (Hanna) Anna Brink

1766 : 1st child : Pieternella "Eleanor" Van Schoonhoven who later married Joseph Swartout (I've also seen this Swarthout, Swartwout)

1766: Walpeck, New York. 

1768: 2nd child: Sarah Schoonhoven later married Joseph Sutherland (Southerland)

1769: Walpeck, New York

1771: 3rd child: Benjamin Schoonhoven/Schoonover (Post #6)

1774: Schaghticoke, Renssalaer, New York. 

1775: 4th child: Joseph Schoonover married Margaret Elizabeth Decker

1776: Colonel in 12th Regiment. Residence: Albany, New York.

1780: 5th child: Peter Schoonhoven married Rachel Mundy

1784: New York. 

1787: 6th child: Anna Schoonhoven married Thomas Layton

1790: Living in Halfmoon, Saratoga, New York with wife,1 son, 4 daughters, and 4 slaves (12 people)

1795: New York.

1810 Census: Living in Halfmoon, Saratoga, New York with wife, 3 daughters and a slave.(6 people)

1815: death on 12 Mar in Lower Smithfield, Northampton, Pennsylvania. age 76.

52 Ancestors #6 Benjamin Schoonhoven/Schoonover #52Ancestors

Benjamin Schoonhoven/Schoonover
5x great grandfather

1771: Born 2 Aug in Walpack, Sussex, New Jersey to Jacobus "James" Schoonhoven and Hendrickje "Hanna" Anna Brink Schoonhoven

1771: baptized 4 Aug in Walpack, Sussex, New Jersey.

1780: No census and he was 9 years old.

1790: age 19

1793: Living in Walpack, Sussex, New Jersey (Source: NJ Tax List). age 23

1799: married Catherine Clendenning in Tioga Center, Tioga, New York. age 28

1800 Census: Living in Newtown, Tioga, New York with wife and 8 children. age 29

1810 Census: Living in Spencer, Tioga, New York with wife, and 4 children. age 39

1820 Census: Living in Tioga, Tioga, New York with wife and 4 children. age 49

1830 Census: Living in Tioga, Tioga, New York with wife. age 59

1840 Census: Living in Tioga, Tioga, New York with wife. age 69

1850 Census: Living in Tioga, Tioga, New York with wife. age 79

1860 Census: Living in Tioga, Tioga, New York with wife, son Peter, Daughter-in- law Lorena, and several grandchildren. age 89

1865 died on 16 Apr in Tioga, Tioga, New York. age 93

52 Ancesters #5 James T Schoonover #52Ancesters

James T Schoonover   4x Great Grandfather

1803: Born to Benjamin Schoonhoven and Catherine Clendenning.

1810 Census:  age 7

1820 census: age 17

1830 census:  age 27

1830: Married Julia Ferman in Tioga County, NY. age 27

1840 census: *looking* age 37

1850 census: *looking* age 47

1855 NY Census: Living in Tioga, Tioga, NY with wife Julia (Ferman) Schoonover, children: George (21), Hezekiah (19), Martha (17), Richard (15), Louisa (13), Charles (11), Charles C (3), Jane (1). age 55

1860 census: Living in Tioga, Tioga, NY with wife Julia, Martha (23), Richard (21), Charles (15), Louisa (18), Emma (2) age 57

1870 census: Living in Tioga, Tioga NY with wife Julia, daughter Emma (12) and grandson William H (9). age 67

1875 NY Census: Living in Tioga, Tioga, NY with wife Julia, and grandson Josiah Clark (10). age 72

1880 census: Living in Tioga, Tioga, NY with wife Julia, daughter Emma (21) age 77

1887: 6 Mar: died in Tioga, Tioga, NY age 84.

52 Ancestors #4 George Schoonover #52Ancestors

George Schoonover (Father of Samuel Schoonover)

3x Great Grandfather

I've decided with my posts just to do the male line for now just to see where we get because I have a lot of information that can be shared so let's get started.

Born: 12 Apr 1832 in Tioga, Tioga, New York to James T Schoonover and Julia Ferman.  He is the 2nd child of 7 children (5 boys, 2 girls).

1840 Census:  Living in Tioga, Tioga, New York with father, mother and siblings.  He is 8 years old.

1850 census: Living in Stanford, Dutchess, New York living with the family of Charles Knapp.  age 18.

1852: Married Lydia Jane "Liddy" Butler : age 20

1855 New York Census: Living with Father, Mother, and 3 siblings. age 23 in Tioga, Tioga, New York.

1860 Census: Living in Tioga, Tioga, New York with Lydia, Samuel (6), George (4) and Frank (2). : age 28

1870 Census: (still looking): age 38

1873: Marries Melia Trashier  : age 41

1875 New York Census: Living in Canadea, Allegany, New York with wife Melia, George (18), Frank (16), William (14), Mary Ann (12), Fred (1). age 43

1880 Census: Living with Melia, Frank (21), William (19), Mary (17), Fred (6), Charles (4), Minna (1) and Olivia Trashier (68) in Canadea, Allegany, New York. age 48

1900 census: Living in Annin, McKean, Pennsylvania with Pearl (16). He is widowed.  age 67

1910: Living in Liberty, McKean, Pennsylvania with grandson Albert. age 78

1917: 1 Jan:  He suffered a Cerebral Hemmorage contributed to old age. The person giving his information is his daughter Pearl Olive Schoonover-Smith. age 84

He is buried possibly in Fillmore, NY. 

52 Ancestors #3 Samuel Schoonover #52Ancestors

Samuel Schoonover  (father of George Albert Schoonover)

Born: 23 Sep 1854 in Owego, Tioga, New York, USA to George Schoonover and Lydia Jane "Liddy" Butler

1860:  Living in Tioga, Tioga, New York, USA.  age 6. Living with father, mother, and brothers: George and Frank

1870:  Living in Candor, Tioga, New York, USA. age 15/16. Living with grandfather Jacob Butler and Grandmother Fanny.

1880: Living in Liberty, McKean, Pennsylvania. age 26. Servant in the household of Pierce White.

8 Nov 1884: Married Mina Elvira Fitch in Winona, Winona, Minnesota. age 30

1900: Living in Liberty, McKean, Pennsylvania with wife and 7 children (Mina, Albert, Fritz, Willard, Harry, Arthur, Lawrence, and Frances). age 46

1905: Becomes a widower

1910: Living in Liberty, McKean, Pennsylvania with 2 children (Francis and Feddy (Floyd) age 56

1911: 13 Feb goes and files a Marriage License to get married to Olive C. Hathaway age 57

1912: 13 Feb marries Olive C. Hathaway in Portville, Cattaraugus, New York. age 58

1920: Living in Liberty, McKean, Pennsylvania with wife and 2 children (Olive, Arthur, and Jay). age 66

1926: 17 Jul Died in Port Allegany, McKean, Pennsylvania. age 72.

52 Ancestors Challenge #2 George Albert "Albert" Schoonover #52Ancestors

George Albert "Albert" Schoonover

Names: G. Albert, Albert, George

Relationship: Great Grandfather (Father of Lewis J. Schoonover Sr.)

born:8 Aug 1885 in Port Allegany, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to Samuel and Mina (Fitch) Schoonover.

1900: Living in Liberty, McKean County, Pennsylvania with Samuel and Mina.  Brothers: Fitz, Willard, Harry, Arthur, Lawrence and sister Frances. Age 15

1910:  Living in Liberty, McKean County, Pennsylvania with several Dye (Dey) Cousins, Perry Cousins, and Grandfather George Schoonover. Age 25. 

1917: Enlisted in the Military and last living in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. He was 33

1920: Living in Willing, Allegany, New York as a hired man in the household of Bert Mapes.

1925-1929 Married Esther L. Graves

1930: Living in Livonia, Livingston County, New York with Esther, Flossie Ingraham (Step-Daughter), Cleon Ingraham (Step-son) and Mildred (daughter) who is 1 1/12.  Age 45.

1935: Living in Rural, Allegany County, New York. age 50

1940: Living in Friendship, Allegany County, New York with Esther, Flossie, Cleon, Mildred, Lewis, Eloise, Ella Belle, Thomas, and Fremont.  He was 54.

1946: Died in Port Allegany, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.  Age 61. 

52 Ancestors in 52 weeks #1 Lewis John Schoonover Sr. #52AncestorsChallenge

To start my 52 week challenge of ancestors I will start with my Paternal grandfather Lewis John Schoonover Sr.

He was born April 17, 1931 in Livonia Center, Livingston County, New York, USA, to George and Esther (Graves) Schoonover. He was the 2nd child of theirs together and is the 1st born boy on that side.

In the 1940 census, he was living in Friendship, Allegany County, New York, USA with the family and was 9 years old.

What really surprised me was what came next.  Of course the 1950 census does not come out until about 2023 so I am patiently waiting for that.

I am guessing between 1954 and 1955 he met my grandmother Doris Pauline Pierce and got married February 11, 1956 in Friendship, Allegany, New York.  The thing about the marriage that I found interesting and surprising is that they were married in Friendship Sacred Heart Church. The reason I know the church that they got married in is I found a paper article about their wedding.

The reason this is surprising because that is a catholic church  and we have always gone to Friendship Bible Baptist Church.

It has been told that on a cold day in 1986 he collapsed on the floor of the house that they were living in and the dog would not leave his side. It took everything grandma had to pull the dog away so the EMTs could do what they had to.

On January 26, 1986 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York he passed away.