Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 20 Jul 1870, Elmira Township, Stark, IL
• Census: 16 Jun 1880, Washington Township, Taylor, IA
• Census: 1885, Washington Township, Taylor, IA
• Census: 1895, Washington Township, Taylor, IA
• Census: 9 Jun 1900, Washington Township, Taylor, IA
• Census: 10 Jan 1920, Washington Township, Taylor, IA

Notes:

Obituary:
Dutton, George Henry, b 08 Aug 1843 Wyoming Co., NY; d 28 May 1925 nr Grav; w 18 Jun 1867 Mary J. Cole at Kewanee, Ill., 10 children; in Co H 9 Ill Cav in Civil War; i Grav. BTR 11 Jun 1925, BFP 04 Jun 1925 (2), BFP 25 Jun 1925

He married Mary Jane Cole, 18 June 1867, in Toulon,Stark Co., Illinois. To this union 10 children were born: Ezekiel L., Clara Etta, William E., Hettie M., Henry E., Mary Edith, John Elmer, Zula Artie, Mora A. and Virt Bonnie Dutton.

Census:
1870 census at Elmira Township, Stark, IL shows: || Henry Dutton, 25, by NY, farmer; Mary J., 24; Ezekiel, 2, b. WI; Etta 7/12, b. IL, Oct..

Census:
1880 census at Washington Township, Taylor Co., IA shows: || Geo. H. Dutton, 38, b. NY, parents b. VT/VT, farmer; Mary J., 34, b. OH, parents b., blank; children parents all b. NY/OH: Ezekiel, 12, b. WI, Etta, 10, b. IL; Hettie, 7, b. IA; Henry, 5, b. IA; Mary, 3, b. IA; Elmer, 10/12, b. IA

Census:
1885 Iowa State census lists: George Dutton, 43, b. NY, farmer; Ezekiel, 16, b. WI; Etta, 15, b. IL; Hetty, 11, b. ?; Henry, 9, b. Wapello Co., IA; Mary, 7, b. Wapello Co., IA; Elmer, 5, b. Taylor Co., IA; Zula, 3, b. Taylor Co., IA; Mary, 1, b. Taylor Co., IA.

Census:
1895 Iowa State Census at Washington Township, Taylor, IA shows: || George, 53, b. NY; Mary, 48, b. OH, Henry, 19, b. Wapello Co., IA; Mary, 17, b. Wapello Co., IA; Elmer, 15, b. Taylor Co., IA; Zula, 13, b. Taylor Co., IA; Mora, 11, b. Taylor Co., IA; Verda, 9, b. Taylor Co., IA.

Census:
1900 census at Washington Township, Taylor, IA shows: George, b. Aug 1847, 53, b. NY, parents b. VT/VT, married 31 years; Mary, b. Apr 1847, b. OH, parents b. OH/OH, 10 children born / 9 living; children all b. IA, parents b. NY/OH: Henry, b. Sep 1875, 24; Mary, b. Sep 1877, 22; J. Elmer, b. Sep 1879, 20; Zula, b. Jul 1881, 18; Mora, b. Jun 1883, 16; Virt, b. Jul 1886, 13.

Census:
1920 census at Washington Township, Taylor, IA shows: || George H. Dutton, widowed, 77, farmer, b. NY, parents b. VT/VT. The next house enumerated is Elmer Dutton and his family.

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George married Mary Jane COLE on 18 Jun 1867 in Toulon, Stark, IL. Mary (daughter of Ezekiel T. COLE and Mariah Jane SMITH) was born on 1 Apr 1846 in OH; died on 19 Jul 1919 in Bedford, Taylor, IA; was buried in Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Taylor, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Note: 3 Apr 1884
• Census: 28 Apr 1910, Washington Township, Taylor, IA

Notes:

DNA:
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Note:
On April 3, 1884 the local paper noted that Mary Jane Dutton had been taken to Mt. Pleasant. She was listed as a 37 year old mother of 9. TCR 10 Apr 1884, TCR 03 Apr 1884

Census:
1910 census at Washington Township, Taylor, IA shows: || Mary Dutton, age illegible, married 1, 42 years, 10 children born / 8 living,b. OH, parents b. OH/OH; XXillegible, son, 23, married 1, 5 years, b. IA, parents b. NY/OH; Myrtle, daughter in law, 22, 2 children born / 2 living, b. IA, parents b. illegible/IA; Helen, 2, b. IA; ?Harold, age illegible, b. IA.

In this census Mary is listed as the head of household although George is still alive. I do not find him anywhere in 1910. He does appear on the 1920 census as a widower.

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Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 13 Aug 1850, Genesee Falls, Wyoming, NY
• Census: 29 Jun 1860, Pine Grove, Portage, WI

Notes:

Census:
1850 census at Genesee Falls, Wyoming, NY lists: || David Dutton, 44, b. VT, occupation, none; Violet, 50, b. NY; William, 20, b. VT, laborer; Sardino (illegible on internet, indexed as above name), male, 14; Diana L., 12; Zuliann, 10; George H., 8.

Census:
1860 census at Pine Grove, Portage, WI shows: || David Dutton, 54, farmer, b. VT; Violet, 60, b. NH; Whitney, 24, b. NY, trapper; George H., 18, b. NY, farm laborer; Zulia, 20, b. NY, domestic.

David married Violet WHITING. Violet was born about 1800 in VT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 30 Sep 1850, Troy Township, Athens, OH
• Note: 17 May 1851, Henry Co., IL
• Probate: 20 Mar 1852, Toulon, Stark, IL

Notes:

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Census:
1850 census shows Ezekiel Cole, 35, farmer, b. OH; Maria, 34, b. OH, children b. OH: Joshua, 12; Sarah A., 11; John, 9; Thomas, 8; Harrison, 7; Mary J., 4; and Ezekiel S., 2, b. MD.

Note:
The Baptist Church was organized at a council held September 23, 1843, by eight persons, viz: Elder Edward Otis, Charles B. Miner, Mary G. Miner, Edward Otis, Merrill Otis, Hileman Otis, and Hannah and Sarah Otis, united. The first three of these were from Connecticut, the remainder from Ohio. It was not until two years afterward that preaching was secured. During this time, Elders Otis, Jonathan Miner and others officiated. During the Summer of 1845, Elder
Charles E. Tinker was secured to preach one Sunday in each month, and so continued for five years. The meetings were sometimes held on the north side of Barren Grove, and at other times at the west end, in school-houses, and often in the open air. For the last two years of this mail's labors the meetings were not held at Wethersfield, and this church ultimately became the Baptist Church at Annawan.
Another church was established at Wethersfield, May 17, 1851, with eleven members. They were: Ezekiel Cole, Mrs. Maria Cole, John Ewing, Mrs. Keziah Ewing, Mrs. Jane White, Mrs. Susan Ellenwood, Mrs. Caroline Purviance, Mrs. Maria F. Miner, Charles B. Miner, Mrs. Mary A. Miner, and Austin Sykes. Of these, the last three named are members.

Probate:
Exekiel died intestate, his wife Mariah was appointed administratrix.
An inventory and appraisers bill of the goods and chattles belonging to the Estate of Ezekiel Cole deceased:

Articles Appraised

1 Bay Mare $ 25.00
1 Sorrel Horse 40.00
1 two horse waggon & harness 30.00
1 Braking plough 12.00
1 Common Seed plough 11.00
1 Grain Craddle & grass Scyth 4.00
3 Cows at $14.00 each 42.00
3 Calves 4.00 ea 12.00
3 Hogs 2.00 6.00
100 bushel Corn 15 cts per bush. 15.00
30 bu Oats 12 ½ 3.75
1 Cook Stove & Furniture 8.00
Other householde furniture 20.00

Tota l 228.75

We the undersigned appraisers, duly appointed and qualified, as will appear by the warrant of appraisment, and certificate hereto attached do hereby certify the for going to be a correct inventory and apppraisment Bill, of the goods and Chattles belonging to the Estate of Ezekiel Cole, as made by us. Given under our hands and seals, this 10th day of March A.D. 1852.
John Turnbull
Adam Oliver
Robert Rule

An estimate of the value of each article of specific property allowed by law to Maria Cole widow of Ezekiel Cole deeased as made out by us, to wit.

Necessary beds, bedsteads and beddiing for herself and family $ 36.00
Necessary household and kitcken furniture 35.00
One spinning wheel 3.00
One loom and its appendage 15.00
One pair of cards 1.00
One stove and the necessary pipe 15.00
The wearing apparel of herself and family 60.00
One milch cow and calf for every four persons in the family 28.00
One horse of the value of 40.00
One womans saddle and bridle of the value of 15.00
Provisions for herself and family for one year 145.00
Two sheep for each member of the family and the fleeces 32.00
taken from the same.
Food for the stock above described for six months 25.00
Food for herself and family for three months 20.00
And sixty dollars worth of other property 60.00

Total $530.00

Given under our hands this 20th day of March AD 1852

John Turnbull
Adam Oliver
Robert Rule

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Ezekiel married Mariah Jane SMITH on 3 Feb 1837 in Harrison Co., OH. Mariah (daughter of John H. SMITH and Anna ARGO) was born on 15 May 1815; died on 9 Sep 1891 in Howard Township, Wayne, IA; was buried on 10 Sep 1891 in Edmond Cemetery, Powersville, Wayne, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: 14 May 1815, Alexandria, Arlington, VA
• Note: 17 May 1851, Henry Co., IL
• Census: 5 Jul 1860, Elmira, Stark, IL
• Census: 20 Jul 1870, Elmira Township, Stark, IL
• Census: 17 Jun 1880, Washington Township, Taylor, IA

Notes:

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Note:
The Baptist Church was organized at a council held September 23, 1843, by eight persons, viz: Elder Edward Otis, Charles B. Miner, Mary G. Miner, Edward Otis, Merrill Otis, Hileman Otis, and Hannah and Sarah Otis, united. The first three of these were from Connecticut, the remainder from Ohio. It was not until two years afterward that preaching was secured. During this time, Elders Otis, Jonathan Miner and others officiated. During the Summer of 1845, Elder
Charles E. Tinker was secured to preach one Sunday in each month, and so continued for five years. The meetings were sometimes held on the north side of Barren Grove, and at other times at the west end, in school-houses, and often in the open air. For the last two years of this mail's labors the meetings were not held at Wethersfield, and this church ultimately became the Baptist Church at Annawan.
Another church was established at Wethersfield, May 17, 1851, with eleven members. They were: Ezekiel Cole, Mrs. Maria Cole, John Ewing, Mrs. Keziah Ewing, Mrs. Jane White, Mrs. Susan Ellenwood, Mrs. Caroline Purviance, Mrs. Maria F. Miner, Charles B. Miner, Mrs. Mary A. Miner, and Austin Sykes. Of these, the last three named are members.

Census:
1860 census at Elmira, Stark, IL shows: Maria Coles, 45, widow, b. OH; John A., 22, farmer, b. OH; Susan, 21; b. NJ; Thomas, 17, b. OH; Mary J., 14, b. OH; Ezekiel, 12, b. OH. Mariah is enumerated next door to her mother Anna Argo Cole.

Census:
1870 census at Elmira Township, Stark, IL shows: Maria Cole, 52, widow, b. OH; Ezekiel, 22, b. OH, farmer. Next door are Henry and Mary Jane (Cole) Dutton.

Census:
1880 census at Washington Township, Taylor, IA shows: Maria Cole, 65, b. OH, parents b. DE/PA, housekeeper; Salathiel Smith, 46, b. OH, parents b. DE/PA, brother, house carpenter; Luella Laird, 12, b. IA, parents b. IA/unknown, ward; Tolbert Inman, 20, b. IL, parents b. OH/OH, farm hand.

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Married:
Marriage was performed by the brides grandfather, Rev. William Argo.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Note: 1800
• Census: 1830, Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH
• Census: 1840, Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH
• Census: 3 Oct 1850, Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH
• Will: 1855

Notes:

Birth:
Birth date calculated from age on tombstone given as age 77y, 2m, 1d.

DNA:
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Note:
Joshua came to Jefferson County with his father Ezekiel. He was one of the early settlers of Wayne Township, having settled there prior to 1814. He was a farmer; a member of the Whig party; a member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

Census:
1830 census at Wayne Township, Jefferson Township, OH shows: Joshua Cole: Free White Males: 1 age 5 to 10; 2 age 15 to 20; 2 age 20 to 30; 1 age 50 to 60. Free White Females: 2 age 10 to 15. This census does not seem to account for either Sarah or Hannah, otherwise it fits perfectly.

Census:
1840 census at Wayne Township, Jefferson Township, OH shows: Joshua Cole: Free White Males: 1 age 15 to 20; 1 age 60 to 70. Free White Females: 1 age 20 to 30.

Census:
1850 census at Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH shows: Joshua Cole, 65, b. MD, farmer; William Cole, 28, b. OH, farmer; Achsah, 27, b. OH; children all b. OH: Alexander, 4; Emeline, 2.

Will:
I, Joshua Cole of the county of Jefferson and the State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament in the manner and form following Viz:

It is my will that my farm situated and lying in the County of Harison, State of Ohio, being part of Section twenty nine (29) township
twelve (12) Range six (6) containing one hundred eighty (180) acres more fully described by deed bearing date December 12, 1855 be sold by me Executor herein after named and divided as follows,

First: To my son Thomas R. Cole the sum of five hundred dollars to him or his heirs or assigns.

Second: To my son John Cole the sum of Four hundred dollars to him or his heirs or assigns.

Third: To my daughter Elizabeth wife of Francis W. Tipton the sum of two hundred dollars to her or her assigns.

Forth: To my daughter Mary, wife of Samuel Copeland the sum of two hundred dollars to her or her assigns

Fifth: After paying the above named bequests what remains of the proceeds of said land to be equally divided amount the following names heirs: Joseph Cole, Thoms R. Cole, John Cole, Mary Copeland, Eliazabeth Tipton and William Cole.

Sixth: I give and bequeath to my son William Cole all my personal property of all kind that may that I may then possess also one note of hand bearing date December 12, 1855 calling for twenty five hundred dollars and also all claims against him William Cole

The said William Cole to pay my funeral expenses, and all just debts by me then owing, Also the said William Cole to pay the heirs of my son Exekiel Cole, deceased, the sum of one thousand dollars when they respectively arrive at the lawful age said sum to be equally divided among said heirs that live to said lawful age or their heirs.

Lastly, I hereby constitute and appoint my son William Cole to be the Executor of this my last will and Testament revoking and annulling all formal wills by me made and ratifying and confirming this to be my last will and testament.

In testimony whence I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of AD 1855.
Joshua Cole

Signed, and acknowledged by the above said Joshua Cole and for his last will and Testament in the presence of us who at this request have signed or witness.
William Merryman
James Reed

TESTIMONY
State of Ohio, Jefferson County
Probate Court
December 31, 1855

We James Reed and William Merryman having been duly sworn by the Judge of Probate Court of said County do solemnly swear that we were present at the executor of the last will and Testament of Joshua Cole late of the Township of Wayne in said County decease, which will is now ?? to us, that we saw the said testator ??? scribe said will and he and heard him acknowledge publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said Testator a the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint, and that we attended and subscribed the same in his presence and in the presence of others.

James Reed
William Merryman

Sworn to and subscribed in my presence and before me this 31 day of December 1856 Jonathan Sutherland Probate Judge

PROBATE OF WILL

The State of Ohio
Jefferson County Wednesday
In the matter of the December 31, 1856
estate of Joshua Cole
dec
TESTIMONY
State of Ohio, Jefferson County
Probate Court
December 31, 1855

We James Reed and William Merryman having been duly sworn by the Judge of Probate Court of said County do solemnly swear that we were present at the executor of the last will and Testament of Joshua Cole late of the Township of Wayne in said County decease, which will is now ?? to us, that we saw the said testator ??? scribe said will and he and heard him acknowledge publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said Testator a the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any
restraint, and that we attended and subscribed the same in his presence and in the presence of others.

James Reed
William Merryman

Sworn to and subscribed in my presence and before me this 31 day of December 1856 Jonathan Sutherland Probate Judge

PROBATE OF WILL

The State of Ohio
Jefferson County Wednesday
In the matter of the December 31, 1856
estate of Joshua Cole
dec

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Joshua married Sarah T TALBOTT on 8 Dec 1807 in Richmond, Jefferson, OH. Sarah (daughter of Joseph TALBOTT and Mary FARQUHAR) was born on 19 Aug 1787 in Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting, Frederick Co., MD; died on 15 Apr 1839 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; was buried in Smithfield Quaker Cemetery, Smithfield, Jefferson, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Preacher
• Birth: 1778, Sussex Co., DE
• Census: 14 Sep 1850, Liberty Township, Henry, IN

Notes:

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Census:
1850 census at Liberty Township, Henry, IN shows John, 75, laborer, b. PA; Anna, 60, b. PA.

John married Anna ARGO on 2 Oct 1807 in Warren Township, Jefferson, OH. Anna (daughter of Rev. Rev. William ARGO and Nancy Elizabeth SAVAGE) was born on 21 Mar 1789 in PA; died on 27 Jan 1875 in Kewanee, Henry, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: 1789, Moore Township, Northampton, PA
• Census: 5 Jul 1860, Elmira, Stark, IL
• Census: 20 Aug 1870, Kewanee, Henry, IL

Notes:

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Census:
1860 census at Elmira, Stark, IL shows: Anna Smith, 71, widow, b. DE; Salathiel, 24, farmer, b. OH; John W.,20, b. OH. Anna and her family are listed next door to Mariah Smith Cole.