| 2. | Jacob Harvey PAYTON was born on 9 Aug 1821 in Muncie, Delaware, IN; died on 8 Oct 1894 in Bedford, Taylor, IA; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor, IA. 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 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]
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1847 - 1925 (78 years)
