Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 24 Sep 1850, Delaware Township, Delaware, IN
• Census: 13 Sep 1860, Oxford, Henry, IL
• Census: 3 Jun 1870, Oxford, Henry, IL
• Census: 5 Jun 1880, Ross Township, Taylor, IA
• Note: 1881
• Census: 1885, Bedford, Taylor, IA
• Census: 1895, Bedford, Taylor, IA

Notes:

Census:
1850 census at Delaware Township, Delaware, IN shows Jacob Peyton, 27, farmer, b. IN; Mary J., 28, b. OH; children b. IN: Emily, 6; William F., 3; John S., 1. Enumerated immediately before Jacob and Mary Jane are Moses and Sarah Worley.

Census:
1860 census at Oxford, Henry, IL shows Jacob Payton (indexed Jacob Paydon), 40, farmer, b. IL; Mary, 40, b. IN; children b. IN: Emily, 16; William, 13; John G., 11; Fortune (male), 9; Isabella, 6; remaining children b. IL: Celinda, 3; baby (male), 1.

Census:
1870 census at Oxford, Henry, IL shows: Jacob Payton, 47, farmer, b. IN; Ellen, 34, b. OH; William, 23, farm laborer, b. IN; Lewis F., 18, farm laborer, b. IN; Sarah, 15, b. IL; Celinda, 12, b. IL; Allen, 10, b. IL; Elmer, 6, b. IL.

Census:
1880 census at Ross Township, Taylor, IA shows: Jacob H. Payton, 58, farmer, b. IN, parents b. KY/OH; Ellen N., 43, b. OH, parents b. PA/illegible; children all b. IL: Celinda, 23; Allen, 20, farm laborer; Elmer, 16; farm laborer; Elma, 9.

Note:
PAYTON, J. H., farmer and stock-grower, section twenty-four, post-office Bedford, was born in Fayette county, Indiana, August 9, 1821. Grew to manhood in that State and received a common school education. Moved to Henry county, Illinois, when twelve years of age. Came to Iowa in 1873, locating in this county, east of Bedford, remained there eighteen months, then moved to his present farm November 10, 1875. The principal part of his life has been spent in farming although he has also engaged in teaching. Has held numerous district and township offices, including assessor, justice of the peace, etc., and has taken great interest in the management of the schools. Was first married April 1, 1844, to Miss Emily Worley, of Indiana. They had one child which is now deceased. Was married a second time, Miss Mary Jane Worley becoming his bride. They have seven children: E. P., W. F., J. S., L. F., L. C., I. A., and one deceased. Mrs. P. died July 8, 1862. He was again married May 11, 1863, to Miss Ellen N. Dailey. Two children have blessed their union: E. E. and M. E. Mr. and Mrs. P. have long been members of the M. E. Church and have been officially identified in the church. They have a fine tract of 360 acres of fine farming land situated where he lives and adjoining the State of Missouri, and has ample means to enjoy the quiet of his beautiful home.

Census:
1885 Iowa State census at Bedford, Taylor, IA shows: Jacob, 63, b. IN, farmer; Ellen, 48, b. OH; children all b. IL: Celinda, 27; Elma, 13.

Census:
1895 Iowa State census at Bedford, Taylor, IA shows: Jacob, 72, b. IN, died during year; Ellen, 58, b. OH; Elma, 23, b. IL. Also listed in the household is: Christie (no other data, just the name); Hilda, 2, b. MO; William, 30, b. MO. William Christie is the husband of Elma although that is not made clear in the census.

Buried:
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Jacob married Emily WORLEY on 1 Apr 1841 in Delaware Co., IN. Emily was born on 24 Aug 1823; died on 24 Aug 1842 in Delaware Co., IN; was buried in Cullen Cemetery, Hamilton Township, Delaware, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
"Biographicals in the History of Taylor County, Iowa" lists the date of marriage as April 1, 1844, which I believe is incorrect. I have recorded the date provided by "Indiana Marriage Records."

1. Infant PAYTON was born about 1842; died in 1842; was buried in Cullen Cemetery, Hamilton Township, Delaware, IN.

Jacob married Mary Jane WORLEY on 26 Mar 1843 in Delaware Co., IN. Mary was born on 6 Sep 1819 in Muncie, Delaware, IL; died on 8 Jul 1862 in Oxford, Henry, IL; was buried in Woodhull Cemetery, Woodhull, Henry, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. William Findley PAYTON was born on 4 Mar 1847 in Muncie, Delaware, IN; died on 17 Sep 1925 in Bedford, Taylor, IA; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor, IA.
2. John S. PAYTON was born about 1850 in IN.
3. Lewis Ferdinand PAYTON was born on 10 Jun 1851 in Muncie, Delaware, IN; died on 2 Sep 1927 in Alpha, Henry, IL; was buried in Summit Level Cemetery, Alpha, Henry, IL.
4. Sarah Isabel PAYTON was born on 5 Nov 1854 in Henry Co., IL; died on 13 Dec 1942 in Bedford, Taylor, IA; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor, IA.
5. Celinda PAYTON was born in Jul 1858 in IL; died on 15 Apr 1943 in Des Moines, Polk, IA.
6. Isaac Allen PAYTON was born on 2 Mar 1860 in Woodhull, Henry, IL; died on 19 Nov 1940 in Chanute, Neosho, KS; was buried on 22 Nov 1940 in Elmwood Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho, KS.

Jacob married Eleanor N. DAILEY on 18 May 1863 in Knox Co., IL. Eleanor (daughter of John Wiley DAILEY and Mary DEVIESE) was born on 15 May 1836 in Morrow Co., OH; died on 4 Jul 1911 in Bedford, Taylor, IA; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Illinois State Marriage Index lists this marriage as between Ellen H. Dailey and Jacob H. Paden.