Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Other Events and Attributes:
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Will: Verlinda Stone's will makes her son John to be the executor. She gives to Benomy Thomas, 400 acres of land called St. Verlinda and also 6 silver spoons. To her "dearest daughter Doyen" her silver salt. After all other bills are paid the estate goes to executor John Stone, her son. Note: The daughter Doyen refers to her daughter Mary who married first a Mr. Thomas and then Robert Doyen. Benomy Thomas is a son from that first marriage.
Family/Spouse: Governor William STONE. Governor was born in 1603 in Bridgewater Parish, Somerset, Wells Diocese, ENGLAND; died in 1660 in Avon Manor, Charles Co., MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Elizabeth married William CALVERT in Sep 1663 in St. Mary's City, St. Mary's, MD. William (son of Leonard CALVERT and Anne BRENT) was born in 1642/43 in ENGLAND; died on 10 Jan 1682 in Wicomico River, Charles, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Will: The will of Thomas Stone mentions only two sons, William and Richard, as well as his wife, Mary who is his executor. The will states that his son's shall receive their inheritance upon reaching the age of 18. "I Thomas Stone, of Charles County........make this my last will and testament, and do make void all other wills by me forever. I make my loving wife, Mary Stone, my sole Executor. I give my dear son, Richard, the plantation now in possession of Simon Stevens as his lease expires, also land.............., part of it being Poynton Manor. To son William, all other land and plantations; also negroes, cattle, featherbed and furniture, and Silver Tankard, when he shall reach 18. To son Richard, Negroes, cattle horses, and Silver Salt, when he shall be 18. To my Executrix all the remainder of my goods and chattels for my sons' maintenance and education." Signed, Thomas Stone, 24 April 1676.
Family/Spouse: Mary UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Land: John Stone was deeded 500 acres on each side of the Chesapeake Bay by his brother 'for natural love and affection.' Will: Executors of John's will were his third wife, Eleanor and son Thomas, eldest son of his first wife, Elizabeth. Eleanor's son, Walter and Elizabeth's eldest son, Thomas received equally of dwelling plantation, "Poynton Manor," 500 acres each and St. Johns plantation. Walter was to have the portion of Poynton manor where the homestead dwelling was located, after the death of his mother. Sons Matthew and John were to receive Mangawoman Plantation of 500 acres. Daughers Eleanor and Elizabeth were given 400 acres of Durwin. Seven children were mentioned in a subsequent accounting by widow Eleanor. They were Thomas, John, Barbara, Matthew, Walter, Eleanor and Elizabeth.
John married Elizabeth WARREN in 1659. Elizabeth (daughter of Capt. Thomas WARREN) died before 1684 in MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
John married Eleanor BAYNE about 1684. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Margery UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: THOMAS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Barbara married Dennis GARRETT about 1674. Dennis (son of Francis GARRETT and Mary DENNIS) was born in 1650 in Baltimore, Baltimore, MD; died on 2 Sep 1691 in Baltimore Co., MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Barbara married John BROAD about 1692. John died between 1702 and 1709. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Land: Thomas Stone and Dennis Garret purchased land from Edward Montford of Baltimore County. "For a valuable consideration already inhand, received and paid by said Thomas Stone and Dennis Garret, before sealing and delivery of these presents, does clearly and absolutely give grant and assign.......tract of landcalled Long Island Point, lieing in Baltimore County on the North side of Patapsco on the Northwest branch of the rifer beginning...........100 acres more or less, and to Thomas Stone and Dennis Garrett, their heirs and assigns forever. This land was occupied by Dennis Garrett and wife, Barbara Stone after their marriage.
Family/Spouse: Martha HOSKINS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Johanna married John COLE in 1691. John was born about 1669 in MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Frances married Nicholas HAILE about 1701 in Baltimore Co., MD. Nicholas (son of Nicholas HAILE and Mary UNKNOWN) was born in 1656 in Lancaster Co., VA; died on 29 Mar 1730 in Baltimore Co., MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Thomas married Ann HAWKINS in 1730. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Died: Probably died young
Family/Spouse: John ENSOR. John was born in 1695; died in 1773 in Baltimore Co., MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Susannah UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
John married Mary CHARFIAH on 25 Dec 1730 in St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Note: The marital status of Thomas is unclear. A document reported to be in the Maryland Historical Society states Thomas married (1) Mary Richardson, who died 3/9/1718 and (2) Sarah ?. It is not known whether there is any proof of a first marriage for Thomas. The book 'Baltimore County Families, 1659 - 1759.' does not list two marriages; however it does list a Thomas Cole (no known relation to John Cole) who married Mary ? and had Richardson's as in-laws. This Thomas , however, died by 1745. IF there is a first marriage for Thomas, is is possible that his first two children, Christopher and Thomas, were children of the first marriage. This is pure speculation, and there is nothing in public records to support it. In 1725, Thomas surveyed 100 acres of 'Christopher's Lot; between 1/9/1718 and 3/6/1733/4, he obtained portions of 'Levy'sTribe', addition to 'Bevy's Tribe', and 'Green's Chance'; in1750, he owned 100 acres of 'Christophers Lot' and 50 acres of 'Thomas' Lot'; in March 1768, he sold these two tracts to his son, Thomas, Jr.; in 1781, he conveyed to his son Christopher, tracts of 'Christophers Lot' and the lease of 'Mountain.' Thomas was mentioned in the will of John Broad, who died about 1709. John Broad was the second husband of Barbara (Stone) Garrett, Thomas' maternal grandmother.
Family/Spouse: Sarah UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Charles GORSUCH. Charles (son of Charles GORSUCH and Sarah COLE) was born about 1687; died about 1747. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Rachel PRICE. Rachel (daughter of Mordecai PRICE and Mary PARSONS) was born about 1696. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Will: Will of William Cole (son of John Cole) of Baltimore County dated 18 Jan 1769, proved 25 Jun 1770 In the name of God Amen. I William Cole son of John Cole of Baltimore County being sick and weak in Body but thanks be to God in perfect sound and disposing mind and memory have thought fit to make this my last will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say First I give and bequeath my soul unto Jesus Christ my Body to the Earth to be buryed in a plain desent manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named and as for what worldly Estate it hath pleased God to bless me with I Give and bequeath in manner and form following. I Give and bequeath unto my oldest son William Cole fifty acres of Land called Crosses Park and also fifty acres of Leased Land adjoyning the same both of which tracts is to be conveyed to me by Jacob Keeler he having passed his Bond to me for the conveyance of the same. I Give and bequeath unto my son Vincent Cole his heirs and assigns all my [caution?] that I Bought of Joseph Cole with all the Land that can be added under the same caution it being in his Lordships reserve. I Give and Bequeath unto my son Joseph Cole his Heirs and assigns all that part of my Tracts of land called Coles Favour, Coles Castle, Coles Manor, and Coles Struggle Continued, that Lieth on the north side of the Western run all the remainder of the said Tracts I Give and Bequeath unto my son Giles Cole his heirs and assigns. I also give and Bequeath unto my son Joseph and his Heirs or assigns before mentioned Twelve acres and a half of Land called Coles String. I Give and Bequeath unto my son John Cole his heirs and assigns forever all my right title and equity of redemption to and in Two Hundred and twenty acres of Land called Coles Chance and Contrivance to Coles Chance formerly mortgaged by my father John Cole to George Buchanan the equity of redemption of which is conveyed to me by Anthony Chamness and Sarah his wife who is the Daughter and heir at law of Joseph Cole Deceased, Eldest son of my said father John Cole but in case my said Executors can sell the said Land or my right thereof for a reasonable value such as they shall approve of then and in that case my will is that they shall sell the same and make such conveyances thereof as shall be sufficient as fully as I myself could do and the money arising from such sale to be laid out to the best advantage in purchasing Land for my said [blank] John Cole his heirs and assigns both of which sale and purchase to be at the Discretion of my said Executors hereafter named only that my will is that they give the first offer of the said Land to John Gorsuch Senr. who is now in possession of thereof and as for all my Personal Estate after my Just Debts are paid and my Wifes thirds taken out I give and Bequeath unto Daughters six Daughters Alice Caples, Hanah, Cordelia, Elizabeth, Mary and Rebeckah equally to be divided among them only that one feather bed and one Cow and calf already given to my Daughter Alice to be accounted in her part and one cow and calf to be given to my youngest Daughter Rebeckah over and above her full share and do hereby constitute and appoint my Loving wife Mary my Executrix with my Eldest son William and my kinsman Joseph Ensor my Executors with my said wife of this my Last Will and Testament hereby revoking all others by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal and do publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament this Eighteenth day of January 1769. William [his mark] Cole Signed sealed published and declared to be his last WIll and Testament in presence of us (the words his heirs and assigns) being first Interlined. John Ensor, son of George John Chilcote Henry [his mark] Cole Baltimore County June 25, 1770 Came Jno Chilcote and Henry Cole two of the subscribing witnesses to the within will and being Duly and solemnly sworn on the Holy Evangalist of Almighty God depose and say that they saw the testator Wm Cole sign seal publish pronounce and declare the same as and for his last Will and Testament by makeing his mark that at the Time of his so doing he was to the best of their apprehension of sound and Disposeing mind & memory that they subscribed their respective names as Evidences to the sd will Henry Cole by makeing his mark & also that they both saw John Ensor son of George subscribe his name as a wittness to the sd will all in the presence of the sd Testator and at his request. Sworn to before, William Young, Deputy Commissary Baltimore County -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source: Baltimore County Wills (MSA: CR72241-1; liber 3, folio 144-146) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The transcript of this will contributred to the MdGenWeb Project by: Cheryl Kemp Perkins, Chrprkns@aol.com
Family/Spouse: Mary UNKNOWN. Mary died after 18 Jan 1769. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Nicholas married Ann LONG on 25 Sep 1723 in St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Mary married Thomas BOREING on 21 Jan 1730 in St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Hannah married William GREENE on 21 Aug 1729 in St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Millicent married John Charles MERRYMAN on 27 Feb 1730 in St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Will: Last Will and Testament of George HAILE of Baltimore County, Dated 9 March 1788, Proved 2 May 1791 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last Will and Testament of Goerge Haile of Baltimore County, in the state of Maryland, being of sound mind and perfect memory do make this my LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. FIRST. I recommend my soul to Almighty God who gave it and my body to be decently interred according to the discretion of my executor. All my worldly estate I shall will and bequeath in manner and form following. IMPRIMES. I give and bequeath unto my two dearly beloved sons, Henry Haile and Joseph Haile, all that tract or parcel of land called JAMES MEADOW containing ninety acres likewise forty acres being part of that tract or part of land called HAILES FELLOWSHIP begining at the corner at the division line including the houses and running with the main rode till it intersects with the meadow line to be equally divided between them and their lawful heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved daughter, Elizabeth Haile, all that part of Traces Park lying on the western side of the great main rode that leads from Baltimore Town to Towson Tavern, to her and her lawful heirs forever. Item. I will and bequeath unto my son, Nicholas Haile that part or parcel of land whereon he now dwells being part of Traces Park and running with his railing to the bridge to him and his heirs forever. Item. I will and bequeath unto my son, Joseph Haile, that parcel of land being part of Traces Park whereon he has now a house and a shop on running from the fourth line with Nicholas Hailes railing strait down to him and his lawful heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath unto my two grandsons, Alexander Haile and Joseph Haile, forty acres being part of Traces Park to be equally divided between them. Item. I will and bequeath unto my son, Abednego Haile, fifty acres part of that tract of land called Hailes Fellowship lying on the western side of the forty acres already bequeathed to by two sons, Joseph Haile and Henry Haile, to him and his lawful heirs forever. Item. I will and bequeath unto my son, Meshack Haile, all the remaining part of that tract of land called Traces Park after my two grandsons, Alexander Haile and Joseph Haile have laid off their forty acres, to him and his lawful heirs forever. Item. I will and bequeath unto my dearly beloved children, Henry Haile, Joseph Haile and Elizabeth Haile, all my personal estate to be equally divided between them. Item. I bequeath unto my son George Haile, on shilling sterling and no more. I will unto my son, John Haile, one shilling sterling and no more. I will unto my daughter Frances Cheneth, one shilling sterling, and no more. Item. I will and bequeath unto my daughter, Sarah Chase, one shilling sterling and no more. LASTLY, I nominate and constitute and appoint my son, Joseph Haile, to be the whole and sole executor of this my Last Will and Testament and I hereby revoke and disavow and disannul all other bequests, wills and legacies by me heretofore made ratifying and confirming this to be my Last Will and Testament. IN WITNESS WHEREFOR I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 9th day of March in the year of our lord 1788. /s/ George Haile (Seal) Signed, sealed published and declared to be the Last Will and Testament of George Haile in proof of those who have hereto subscribed their names this 9th day of March 1789. Joshua Stevenson Disco Anderson Josias Stevenson Will probated May 2, 1791 Willis Buchanan Register of Wills, Baltimore County, State of Maryland, -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference:Baltimore County (Maryland) Will Book No. 4, 1784-1791. On file, Hall of Records, Annapolis Maryland. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contributed to the MdGenWeb Project by Jodi Cubbage
George married Elizabeth CHARFINCH on 17 Jan 1733/34 in St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Sabina married Richard Miller COALE on 15 May 1735 in St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Ann married William CARTER on 18 Sep 1735 in St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Mary BRADFORD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Note: The "Baltimore County Families " book lists Christopher Jr. and Ezekiel as children of Christopher and Sarah. The 1790 census for Maryland lists a Samuel Cole as a son of Christopher. A Thomas Cole died in Jefferson County, Ohio in 1808, and his will stated that he was a son of Christopher. The Jefferson County Historical Association assembled a "Cole Family Document" that lists these four Coles (Christopher Jr., Ezekiel, Samuel and Thomas) and six other additional Coles (Mordecai, Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth, John and William) as children of Christopher and Sarah Cole. There were two other Coles who were in Jefferson County in the early 1800's who could have been sons of Christopher and Sarah: Mordecai Cole , who died in Jefferson County in 1813 and William Cole who married Anna Talbot. DNA: MKM Note: Christopher possibly married Sarah Hooker second. In January 1737, Christopher bought 100 acres of Panthers Hills from John Parrish and still owned the land in 1750. In 1781 his father, Thomas Sr., conveyed to him, 'Christophers Lot' and the lease of 'Mountain.'
Christopher married Sarah TIPTON about 1742 in MD. Sarah (daughter of William TIPTON and Hannah PRICE) was born on 31 Oct 1722 in Baltimore Co., MD; died in 1785 in Baltimore Co., MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Thomas married Sarah PRICE on 25 Jan 1747 in Gunpowder Monthly Meeting, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. Sarah (daughter of Mordecai PRICE and Elizabeth WHITE) was born in 1725; died before 1792. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Thomas married on 25 Mar 1747. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Elizabeth UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Broad married Athalia DIMMITT about 1754 in Baltimore Co., MD. Athalia (daughter of James DIMMITT and Barbara BROAD) was born on 21 Feb 1737 in Baltimore Co., MD; died before 1790 in Huntingdon Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Birth: Alternate birth year
Family/Spouse: Mary PRICE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Stephen GILL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: PEARCE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Edith married John MALLONEE in 1748. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Urith married John PRICE in (26 da 1 mo 1753) in Baltimore Co., MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Hannah married George MYERS? on 22 Nov 1808 in Jefferson Co., OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Anna TALBOTT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Mordecai married Elizabeth BOND about 1772 in Baltimore Co., MD. Elizabeth (daughter of Richard BOND and Mary JONES) was born on 30 Aug 1747 in St. Thomas Parish, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD; died in 1826 in Jefferson Co., OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
DNA: MKM Residence: Ezekiel moved from Maryland to Jefferson County and was one of the first permanent settlers of Salem Township along with James Moores, Edward Devine, Joseph Hall, Stephen Ford, Joseph Hobson, Joseph Talbott, William Farquehar, William Bailey and James Bailey. Note: Ezekiel filed for a Revolutionary War Pension but his application was denied because service in Rev. War was less than 6 months. Buried: The Quaker Cemetery on the land where Ezekiel first built a cabin. Find A Grave e-Memorial
Ezekiel married Sarah ROWLAND about 1772 in MD. Sarah (daughter of Thomas ROWLAND) was born in Baltimore Co., MD; was buried in Quaker Cemetery, Richmond, Jefferson, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
DNA: MKM Note: A local newspaper in Jefferson County reported that Samuel Cole found a stray mare. Note: Samuel applied for a Revolutinary War pension, but the application was rejected because he served less than six months. In a deposition in his Pension Application file R2142, Samuel stated "he was born in North Hundred, Baltimore County, in the State of Maryland, on the 20th day of September 1762" and the only person who could testify to his military service was his brother, Ezekiel Cole. That statement definitely links Samuel to Ezekiel and verifies that Samuel, too, was a son of Christopher. There is a Power of Attorney form in the file that was executed by Thomas Cole, son of Samuel, on 11/21/1853. The form states Samuel died on February 13, 1842 in Harrison County, Ohio and he left surviving, "Thomas; Elijah; Meshac; Charly; Betsy Wright, a widow; Julianne Cole; the living children of Teresa, deceased, intermarried with Luke Tipton; Sarah, intermarried with John Barrett; and Sarah, his widow, died in the month of March 1842." Died: Probably
Samuel married Sarah HAILE on 15 Nov 1784 in Baltimore Co., MD. Sarah (daughter of John HAILE) was born in 1769 in Baltimore Co., MD; died in Mar 1842 in Harrison Co., OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Note: The information available on Thomas and Martha in Jefferson County is both meager and inconsistent. Data from Martha'a gravestone note that she died in 1858, age 65, which places her birth date about 1793. However, that birth date is not consistent with the birth date of son, Ezekiel, on 2/1/1805. There was a Thomas Cole listed in the Census Records for Jefferson County, Salem Township as age 70 in 1850, and there was no Martha listed. The Thomas listed in the 1850 Census was undoubtedly the sonof Ezekiel and Sarah. Data from Thomas' tombstone note that he died in 1857, age 83, which would place his date of birth about 1774. Thomas and Martha were buried in the Richmond Quaker Cemetery, Salem Township, Jefferson County, Ohio. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Thomas married Martha TRACEY on 18 Dec 1798 in Baltimore Co., MD. Martha died in 1858 in Jefferson Co., OH; was buried in Quaker Cemetery, Richmond, Jefferson, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Birth: Date of birth figured from tombstone inscription which gives age at death as age 81y, 7m, 14d. Census: 1840 census at Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH shows: Ezekiel Cole: 1 male 5-10 yrs; 1 male 10-15 yrs; 2 males 15-20 yrs; 1 male 60-70 yrs; 1 female 5-10 years; 1 female 20-30 years; and 1 female 50-60 years. Census: 1850 census at Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH shows: Ezekiel Cole, 73, farmer, b. MD; Tabitha, age 60, b. MD; Mary Ann, age 29, b. OH; John F., age 24, b. OH; Ezekiel R., age 24, b. OH; Sarah M., age 16, b. OH. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Family/Spouse: Tabitha THORN. Tabitha was born on 19 Aug 1791 in MD; died on 26 Jan 1872 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; was buried in Smithfield Quaker Cemetery, Smithfield, Jefferson, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Birth: Birth date calculated from age on tombstone given as age 77y, 2m, 1d. DNA: MKM 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 Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
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]
DNA: MKM Census: 1850 census at Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH shows: Elijah Cole, 68, b. MD, laborer; Martha, 62, b. PA; Farlen, 24, b. OH; Aletha, 19, b. OH; Finley, 30, b. OH; Margaret, 18 (I assume this Margaret is the wife of John Finley).
Elijah married Martha DEVINE on 1 Jul 1804 in Jefferson Co., OH. Martha (daughter of Edward DEVINE and Elizabeth UNKNOWN) was born on 28 Jul 1786 in MD; died on 24 Apr 1884; was buried in Bloomingdale Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Jefferson, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Family/Spouse: Col. Col. James MOORES. Col. was born on 13 Jul 1789 in MD; died on 24 Apr 1848; was buried in Richmond Union Cemetery, Richmond, Jefferson, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
DNA: MKM Census: 1850 census at Franklin Village, Harrison, OH shows: Joseph Cole, 42, b. OH, farmer; Mary, 41, b. PA; children all b. OH: Mathew, 11,; Sarah, 9; John, 7; Nelson, 4; Garret, 2. Census: 1860 census at Franklin Township, Harrison, OH shows: Joseph Cole, 51, farmer, b. OH; children b. OH; M.S., 21, Eliz. J., 18; Sarah, 19; jno W., 17, laborer; Nelson, 14; Garrett, 12; Samuel, 8. Note: Eliz. J., 18, is the wife of Matthew Sampson. Census: 1870 census at Township 48, Jackson Co., OH shows: Jos. Cole, 62, farmer, b. OH; Sam'l, 17, b. OH. Joseph and Samuel are enumerated on the same page with John and his family and Garrett and his family. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Joseph married Mary EAGLESON on 25 Apr 1835 in Harrison Co., OH. Mary was born in 1809 in Waterford, Erie, PA; died on 24 Apr 1856. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Census: 1840 census at Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH shows: 1 male 5 - 10 yrs; 1 male 20 - 30 years; 1 female 15 - 20 years; and 1 female 20 - 30 years. This fits the family of Thomas and Mahala and their son Kinsey as well as an "extra" female. Census: 1850 census at Wayne, Jefferson, OH shows: Thomas R. Cole, 40, b. OH, farmer; Mahala, 40, b. MD; Kinsey, 15, b. OH; Joshua, 9, b. OH; William, 6, b. OH; Ann, 3, b. OH. Census: 1860 census at Mt. Pleasant, Wayne Township, Jefferson Co., OH lists: Thos R. Cole, 51, gentleman, b. OH; Mahala P., 50, b. MD; children b. OH: Kinsey P., 26; Joshua W., 18; Wm. B., 16; Anne, 12; and Mary, 19. Both Kinsey and Mary are listed as having married within the last year. Records show Kinsey Cole married in April of 1860, so this Mary must be his wife Mary Merryman. Census: 1870 census at Wayne Township, Jeffreson, OH shows: Thomas R., 60, b. OH, farmer; Mahala, 60, b. MD; Ann J, 21, b. OH. Census: 1880 census at Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH shows: Thomas R., 70, b. OH, parents b. MD/MD, farmer; Mahala P., 70, b. OH, parents b. VA/VA; Anne J., 33, B. OH, parents b. OH/OH, Died: Mr. Moriah Cemetery records indicate Thomas Cole was 80 years, 29 days at death. This puts his birth date as March 30, 1816, which is a bit too young if he married in 1831. In addition it does not jive with census records. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Thomas married Mahala TALBOTT on 27 Oct 1831 in Jefferson Co., OH. Mahala (daughter of Kinsey TALBOTT and Deborah PLUMMER) was born on 22 Oct 1810 in MD; died on 25 Jul 1882; was buried in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithfield, Jefferson, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Census: 1850 census at Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH shows: (all b. OH) John Cole, 38, farmer; Mary, 36; Jerod, 13; Nicholas, 8; Joshua, 6; Sarah, 5. Enumerated with the family is Nicholas Bell, age 20, laborer. Census: 1860 census at Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH shows: John, 47 gentleman and farmer, b. OH; Mary, 46, b.OH; children b. OH: Nicholas M., 19; Joshua P.,17; Elizabeth, 8.Also enumerated are John L. McGrail, 21 and Sarah McGrail,15. Census: 1870 census at Wayne Township, Jeffreson, OH shows: John Cole, 57, b. OH, farmer; Mary, 56, b. OH; Merryman, 29, b. OH, farmer; Elizabeth, 17, b. OH. Census: 1880 census at Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH shows: John, 67, farmer b. OH, parents b. OH/blank; Mary, 66, b. OH, parents b. MA/MA; Nicholas M., 39, farmer, b. OH. John is living next door to his son Joshua P, who was enumerated just before him. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
John married Mary Opal MERRYMAN on 25 Jul 1837 in Jefferson Co., OH. Mary (daughter of Nicholas MERRYMAN and Mary TIPTON) was born on 4 Feb 1814 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; died on 28 Oct 1886; was buried in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithfield, Jefferson, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
DNA: MKM 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 Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
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]
Census: 1870 census at Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH shows: Mary Copeland, 51, b. OH, keeping house; John, 24, b. OH, farmer; Joshua, 21, b. OH, farmer; Joseph, 19. Census: 1880 census at Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH shows: Mary Copeland, 56, b. OH, parents b. MD/blank, keeping house; John M., 34, farmer; Joshua, 27, farmer. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Mary married Samuel COPELAND on 2 Feb 1839. Samuel was born in 1797; died in 1865; was buried in Bloomingdale Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Jefferson, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Elizabeth married Francis Waldron TIPTON on 16 Jan 1844 in Jefferson Co., OH. Francis was born about 1822 in OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
DNA: MKM Note: After the death of his wife Achsah, William lived with his daughter Viola, near Smithfield, Jefferson, OH. Census: 1860 census at Mt. Pleasant, Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH shows: William, age 38, b. OH; Achsa, age 36, b. OH; children all b. OH: Alexander, age 13; Izina, age 9; Abryon, age 6; Lycurgus, age 3. Census: 1870 census at Wayne Township, Jeffreson, OH shows: || William Cole, 47, b. OH, farmer; Achsah, 41, b. OH; children all b. OH: Alexander, 23, farmer; Isina, 19; Abinon, 14; Lycurgus, 13; Viola, 7; Nesbit, 10; Marietta, 3; Delmore, 5. Census: 1880 census at Wayne Township, Jeffreson, OH shows: || William Cole, 57, b. OH, parents b. MA/blank, farmer; Achsah, 55, b. OH, parents b. MA/PA; children, all b. OH, parents b. OH/OH: Nesbit, 19, farmer; Viola, 16; Delmer H., 15; Etta B., 13. Died: Died on the way to visit the family of William Scudder in Jamestown, NY. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Family/Spouse: Achsah Rowland COLE. Achsah (daughter of Elijah COLE and Martha DEVINE) was born on 11 Sep 1823; died on 31 Aug 1888; was buried in Northern Cemetery, Smithfield, Jefferson, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Died: Died in a buggy coming home from a Quaker Quarterly meeting in Salem, Ohio. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Family/Spouse: William COLE. William (son of Joshua COLE and Sarah T TALBOTT) was born on 18 Aug 1822 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; died on 15 Jun 1912; was buried in Northern Cemetery, Smithfield, Jefferson, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
DNA: MKM Census: 1870 census at Wethersfield, Henry, IL shows: || Joshua Cole, 32, b. OH, farmer; Susan, 31, b. NY; children, all b. IL: Mary, 9; Joseph, 8; Elton, 4; Martha, 3; and Laura Cole, 18, b. OH, housekeeping; Harrison Cole, 26, b. OH, domestic servant. Harrison and Laura (Abbott) Cole are brother and sister-in-law to Joshua Cole. Census: 1880 census at Wethersfield, Henry, IL shows: || Joshua Cole, 42, b. OH, parents b. OH/OH, farmer; Susan, 41, b. NJ, parents b. NJ/NJ; children, all b. IL, parents b. OH/NJ: Mary, 19; Joseph, 17; Elton G., 14; Martha M., 13; William H., 10; Wesley, 8; Otis R., 6/12, Dec.. Census: 1900 census at Kewanee, Henry, IL shows: Joshua Cole, b. May 1837, age 63, married 40 years, occupation illegible, b. OH, parents b. OH/OH; Susan, b. Oct 1837, age 62, 8 children born / 7 living, b. NJ, parents b. NJ/NJ; Earnest, b. Feb 1883, age 17, b. IL, farm laborer. Census: 1910 census at Broken Bow, Custer, NE shows Joshua Cole, 72, married 50 years, b. OH, parents b. OH/OH, own income; Susan, 71, 81, 8 children born / 6 living. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Joshua married Susan HOPPOCK on 6 Feb 1860 in Kewanee, Henry, IL. Susan (daughter of John HOPPOCK and Margaret HACKETT) was born on 8 Mar 1839 in Hunterdon Co., NJ; died on 13 Jul 1911 in Broken Bow, Custer, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Sarah married Felix Rignoir INMAN on 6 Nov 1859 in Toulon, Stark, IL. Felix was born on 9 Oct 1835 in Washington Co., OH; died on 24 Jun 1911 in Antler, Bottineau, ND; was buried in Antler Cemetery, Antler, Bottineau, ND. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Census: 1870 census at Toulon, Stark, IL shows: || John Cole, 28, farmer, b. OH; Julia, 29, b. NY; Frank, 7. b. WI; Efena, 6, b. IL; Flavia, 4, b. IL; Alfred, 3, b. IL; baby, 1/12, b. IL. Also in the household are Horace Saterly, 23, farmhand, b. NY and Mary Goodheart, domestic servant, 20, b. OH. Census: 1880 census at West Jersey, Stark, IL shows: || John W. Cole, 38, b. OH, parents b. OH/VA, farmer; Zula A., 39, b. NY, parents b. MA/MA; children all b. IL, parents b. OH/NY: Frank E., 17; E?a V., 15; Flava A., 14; Alfred, 12; Edna A. 10; Esta V., 7; John M., 2. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
John married Zulia DUTTON on 14 Feb 1861 in Toulon, Stark, IL. Zulia (daughter of David DUTTON and Violet WHITING) was born on 30 Jun 1840 in Wyoming Co., NY; died on 6 May 1903 in Toulon, Stark, IL; was buried in Toulon Cemetery, Toulon, Stark, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
John married Harriet WHITE on 2 Jul 1908 in Toulon, Stark, IL. Harriet was born on 29 Jul 1866; died on 11 Nov 1940 in Toulon, Stark, IL; was buried in Toulon Cemetery, Toulon, Stark, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Birth: Birth date calculated from age at death, death certificate shows age at death as 78y,11m,29d; which calculates to 12/14/1842. DNA: MKM Census: 1880 census at Washington Township, Taylor, IA shows: Thomas, age 37, farmer, born Ohio, parents born Ohio; Lydia age 32, housekeeper, born Canada, parents born Canada; Ellen, age 11, born IL; Arvilla, age 8, born Iowa; Thomas, age 6, born IA, John, age 4, born IA; Nettie May, age 2/12, born IA. Census: 1885 Iowa State census at Washington Township, Taylor, IA shows: Thomas, male, 42, born OH, farmer; Liddia, female, 37, born Canada. Children, all born Taylor Co. IA: Ellen, 16; Arvilla, 12; Thomas, 9; John, 7; Nettie, 4; Ann, 2; Allen, 0. Census: 1895 Iowa State Census at Washington Township, Taylor, IA shows: Thomas, 52, b. OH; Lydia, 47, b. Canada. The children, all born in Taylor Co. Iowa are: Thomas, 19; John, 17; Nellie, 14; Anna, 12; William, 10; Bert, 8; Ada, 5. Census: 1900 census at Washington Township, Taylor, IA shows: Thomas, born Jan 1843, age 57, farmer, married 33 yrs, born OH, parents born OH/OH; Lydia, born Aug 1847, age 52, b. Canada, parents born Can/Can, to US "end of 1865", 12 children/9 living. Children, all born IA, parents born OH/Can: John E., born May 1877, age 23; L. Anna, born May 1882, 18; Allen R., born Mar 1884, 16; Bert B., born Mar 1886, 14; Addie O., born Nov 1889, 10. Census: 1910 census at Holt Township, Taylor, IA shows: Thomas Cole, 67, married 44 years, b. OH parents b. OH/OH, farmer; Lydia N., 63, 12 children born / 9 living, b. Canada (English speaking), parents b. US/US; Bert B. , 24, listed as head within same household, married 3 years, farmer, Rubye E., 24, wife, 2 children born / 1 living, b. IA, parents b. OH/England; James R., 2, b. IA, parents b. IA/IA. Census: 1920 census at Gravity, Taylor, IA show Thomas Cole, 76, b. OH, parents b. OH/OH, farmer; Lida C., 73, b. CANADA (E); parents b. CANADA (E)/NY. Will: LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THOMAS COLE I, Thomas Cole of Gravity, Iowa, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, but knowing that life is uncertain, do hereby make, publish and declare this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills, by me at any time here-to-fore made. Paragraph One: I first will and direct that all my just and lawful debts, including funeral charges and expenses of my last sickness, be paid in full. Paragraph Two: After payment of above I will, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Lydia Cole, a life estate in all my property, both real and personal, with authority to manage, control and collect the rent and profits derived from the same during her natural life, but with no authority to sell the same or any portion thereof. This bequest to my said wife being in lieu of all dower rights given her by law. Paragraph Three: After the death of my said wife, I will devise and bequeath all my property, both real and personal, that I may own or have an interest in as follows: (a) Whereas, I have assisted and helped my two sons, T.M. Cole and Bert B. Cole, in sums greater in amount than their portions would be should I give them each an equal share in my estate with the rest of my children, I therefore will and direct that neither said T.M. Cole nor Bert B. Cole have or derive any interest whatever in my said estate; it being my intention that neither one of them shall participate in said estate, and they are not willed anything. (b) And whereas, I have assisted and helped my daughter Ellen L. Laws, it is also my will, and I so direct that she be barred from participating in my said estate, and she is not willed anything, and she is to have no interest whatever therein. (c) And whereas, I have helped and assisted my son, John E. Cole, in sums of money and other acts of assistance aggregating about twenty-four hundred dollars, it is my will, and I so direct, that my said son, John E. Cole, be given, devised and bequeathed an undivided one-sixth of my estate, less said twenty-four hundred dollars. (d) It is my will and I so devise, bequeath and direct, that all the balance of my estate, after making the distributions as directed above, be equally divided between my children, Arvilla Crawford, Mattie M. Robinson, Anna Neff, Allen R. Cole, and Ada Brillhart, share and share alike, it being my intention that my last five named children shall share equally in the balance of my estate after making the distributions as directed above. Paragraph Four: It is my will and I hereby appoint my son-in-law, Elmer Crawford, executor of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof, I have signed my name, to the above will, at Bedford , Iowa, this 14th day of June 1920. Signed: Thomas Cole Witness: O. J. Kirkeleg ?? Meikle Obituary: Bedford Free Press December 22, 1921 p. 3 Thos. Cole Passes Away Thomas Cole passed away at his home here Monday evening about six o'clock after a brief illness. While not in the best of health for some time before his death, he was able to be about most of the time. The funeral service will likely not be held until late in the week as a son, John Cole of Loma, Montana, is coming and the body will be held until he arrives. Gravity Independent Thomas Cole has lived in this section of Taylor County more than a half century. He is survived by his companion and a large family of children, all with homes of their own. Before moving to Gravity he lived on a farm northwest of town. He was 78 years, 11 months and 20 days old at the time of his death. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family. Died: Cause of death, pneumonia. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Thomas married Lydia Ledorna KILBORN on 3 Jul 1867 in Toulon, Stark, IL. Lydia (daughter of John B. KILBORN and Louisa HASKIN) was born on 22 Aug 1847 in Ontario, CANADA; died on 4 Oct 1923 in Washington Township, Gravity, Taylor, IA; was buried on 7 Oct 1923 in Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Taylor, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Census: 1880 census at Elmira, Stark, IL shows: Harrison Cole, 37, farmer, b. OH, parents b. OH/OH; Laura, 27, b. IL, parents b. ENGLAND/NJ; children b. OH: Alice M., 9; Mable A., 6/12. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Harrison married Laura ABBOTT on 30 Dec 1869 in Henry Co., IL. Laura was born on 4 Aug 1852; died on 17 Jul 1919 in Elmira Township, Stark, IL; was buried in Wethersfield Cemetery, Wethersfield, Henry, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
DNA: MKM 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. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Mary married George Henry DUTTON on 18 Jun 1867 in Toulon, Stark, IL. George (son of David DUTTON and Violet WHITING) was born on 8 Aug 1842 in Wyoming Co., NY; died on 28 May 1925 in Gravity, Taylor, IA; was buried on 29 May 1925 in Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Taylor, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Census: 1880 census at West Jersey, Stark, IL shows: Ezekiel Cole, 32, b. OH, parents b. OH/OH, farmer; Anna, 27, b. MD, parents b. MD/MD; Maudie, 6, b. IL, parents b. OH/MD.
Ezekiel married Anna MEALY on 8 Mar 1873. Anna was born on 2 Jul 1855; died on 30 Nov 1907; was buried in Sheffield, Bureau, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Birth: Cole Family gives her birthplace as Athens, OH.
Family/Spouse: Charles KETCHEL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Elizabeth married Edward Edmund WILSON on 12 Feb 1872 in Wayne Co., IA. Edward was born on 1 Aug 1851 in Wayne Co., IA; died on 21 Mar 1929; was buried in Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Taylor, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
DNA: MKM Note: On March 5, 1903, the Bedford Free Press reports that "W.T. Laws and family have gone to Benedict, Nebraska to live. Census: 1920 census at Washington Township, Taylor, IA shows: Ellen Laus, 52, divorced, b. IL, parents b. OH/Canada; Joseph, 14, b. IA. William Laws is shown in the 1920 census living in Hamilton Co., Nebraska with son Lewis, daughter-in-law and grandchild. William lists himself as married at this time. Census: 1930 census at Hawthorne, Los Angeles, CA shows Ellen Laws, 62, widow, b. IL, parents b. OH/CANADA-French, no occupation. Census: The 1940 census in Bedford, Taylor, IA shows Ellen Laws, 72, widow, b. IL, residence 1935, Bedford, IA. Ellen is a lodger in the Arin and Audrey Winslow home. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Ellen married William Thomas LAWS on 2 Feb 1887 in Taylor Co., IA, and was divorced about 1918. William (son of John J. LAWS and Mary CASHMAN) was born on 20 Jan 1865 in Galesburg, Knox, IL; died on 17 Sep 1951 in NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
DNA: MKM Note: Sent to MHI BTR paper Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Arvilla married Elmer Ellsworth CRAWFORD on 13 Sep 1893 in Gravity, Taylor, IA. Elmer (son of Francis Marion CRAWFORD and Nancy Rebecca DAILEY) was born on 11 May 1864 in Rio, Knox, IL; died on 6 Dec 1943 in Gravity, Taylor, IA; was buried on 8 Dec 1943 in Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Taylor, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
DNA: MKM Obituary: Thomas Cole was born in Gravity, Taylor county, Iowa, on Oct. 9, 1875, where he spent his early life and engaged in farming. He was married there in 1899. The family came to Montana in 1912 and took up a homestead and resided there until 1939, when they left for San Diego, California. His wife preceded him in death. About eight years ago he went to Seattle. He was united in marriage there and in 1949 and his wife survives. Surviving are two daughters, Myrl Watson and Evelyn Kaldor; three brothers and three sisters, and other relatives. Burial was made in Riverside cemetery. Note: This obituary is pretty confusing about marriages. Thomas did marry in 1899 in Iowa and he and Hattie did come to Montana. Hattie died in 1920 so when the obituary says "they" left for San Diego in 1939 it is unclear who "they" are. Thomas is enumerated in the 1940 census living with his daughter Merl, his marital status is married but no wife is listed. The obituary continues saying he went to Seattle and was married there and in 1949. As near as I can figure, it appears he was married four times. The only other marriage I find besides Hattie is to a Cora Wilson Halfacre in Montana in 1936. Census: 1900 census at Washington Township, Taylor, IA lists: || Thomas Cole, born Oct 1875, age 24, born Iowa, parents born OH/Canada, married 1 year; Hattie, born Oct 1879, age 20, born Iowa, parents born unknown/unknown, children born and living, 0. Census: 1910 census at Washington Township, Taylor, IA shows: || Thomas M. Cole, 35, married 11 years, b. IA, parents b. OH/Canada, farmer; Hattie, 30, married 11 years,, b. IA, parents b. PA/IL; Myrtle, 3, b. IA; Infant daughter, 3/12, b. IA. Thomas M. is enumerated immediately after Elmer and Arvilla (Cole) Crawford. Census: 1920 census at Loma, Chouteau, MT shows Thomas M. Pale, 44, b. IA, parents b. OH/Canada, farmer; Hattie A., 40, b. IA, parents b. TN/OH; Myrtle, 12, b. IA; Caryl, 9, b. IA; Evlyn M., 2 5/12, b. MT. The census index at ancestry.com has indexed Thomas as "Thomas M. Pale" in School District 8, Chouteau, MT. The census page clearly shows School District 7. Note: The Bedford Times reports "T.C. Cole (sic) and daughters to spend winter in Gravity." Census: 1930 census at School District 15, that part in Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Cut Bank, Glacier, MT census shows: Thomas M. Cole, 59, widower, b. IA, parents b. OH/Canada, farmer; Evalyn M., 12, b. MT, parents b. IA/IA. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Thomas married Hattie A. BARTON on 22 Mar 1899 in Gravity, Taylor, IA. Hattie (daughter of James BARTON and Sarah WEST) was born on 1 Oct 1879 in Gravity, Taylor, IA; died on 26 Nov 1920 in Loma, Chouteau, MT; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Fort Benton, Chouteau, MT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Thomas married Cora WILSON on 30 Jun 1936 in Billiings, Yellowstone, MT. Cora was born on 27 Sep 1882. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Note: John and Daisy were married in Bedford, Iowa in 1908, their daughter Phyllis was born in 1909. They are present together in the 1910 census. John is found in the 1920 census living in Montana with his second wife Katie Maud Ryker and their son Homer who was born in February of 1917. Daisy is found in the 1925 state census living with her sister Lois. With her are her daughter's Phyllis and June. June was born in June of 1918. In this census and all subsequent census she gives her marital status as widow. John's second wife Katie Ryker Cole marries for a second time in Iowa. In 1923, at the age of 45 she marries a 69 year old man. Thus it would appear that John and Daisy were divorced early in their marriage, Daisy never remarries but has a child in 1918. John remarries Katie, she had a child in 1917. John and Katie appear to divorce by 1923 when Katie marries a second time. DNA: MKM Census: 1910 census at Grant Township, Taylor, IA shows: John C. Cole, 33, married 1 year, b. IA, parents b. OH/Canada, farmer; Daisy E., 25, married 1 year, children born/living, 1/1, b. IA, parents b. IL/IL; Phyllis E., 9/12, b. IA. Also in the household is Oscar V. Hedy, hired hand, 21, b. CO, parents b. IA/IN. Census: The 1920 census at School District #10, Chouteau, MT shows John Cole, 38, b. IA, parents b. OH, CANADA(English), farmer; Katie, 24, b. NE, parents b. IN/WI; Homer, 3, b. MT, parents b. IA/NE. Census: The 1940 census at Loma, Chouteau, MT shows John E. Cole, 62, widower, b. IA, 1935 residence, same place, farmer; Homer W., 23, b. MT, concrete laborer, bridge construction. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
John married Daisy Elizabeth MOSS on 6 Sep 1908 in Bedford, Taylor, IA, and was divorced before 1916. Daisy (daughter of John Francis MOSS and Mary Laura HAMILTON) was born on 15 Jul 1884 in Lenox, Taylor, IA; died on 15 Oct 1969 in Creston, Union, IA; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Taylor, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
John married Katie Maud RYKER on 15 May 1916 in Ft. Benton, Chouteau, NE. Katie (daughter of William R. RYKER and Addie SABIN) was born in 1878 in Guide Rock, Webster, NE; died in 1932; was buried in Guide Rock Cemetery, Guide Rock, Webster, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
DNA: MKM Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Nettie married Hugh Manley ROBINSON on 2 Mar 1898 in Gravity, Taylor, IA. Hugh (son of Squire ROBINSON and Destamona JENKS) was born in May 1873 in IA; died on 15 Sep 1970; was buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Note: One source lists a husband - Robbins, he may have been a first husband. From newspaper abstracts of Taylor County newspapers N100 Neff, Sherman (M&) in El Reno, Okla had a baby girl left on their doorstep; will keep. BFP 23 May 1912 Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Anna married Sherman William NEFF in Nov 1904 in El Reno, Canadian, OK. Sherman was born on 2 Jun 1874 in Taylor Co., IA; died on 15 May 1946 in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA; was buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
DNA: MKM Census: 1910 census at Peabody Township, Marion, KS shows Allen Cole (indexed as Allen R. Core), 25, married 3 years, b. IA, parents b. IL/CANADA, farmer; Effie, 20, 2 children born / 2 living, b. IA, parents bl IL/IL; children b. IA: Burnyce Y., 2; Hazel B., 1 1/2. Note: Hazel is listed as a son in the census. Census: 1920 census at Washington Township, Taylor IA shows: William R. Cole, male, age 35, b. IA, parents b. Can/OH. Effie, female, 30 born IA, parents born IL/IA. Illegible, daughter, 12, born IA; Raymond, 8, born KS; Fern, 6, b. IA; Dwain T, son, 2 5/12, b. MT. Census: 1930 census at Marshall Township, Taylor, IA shows: Allen R., male, 46, married at 24, born IA, parents born OH/CAN; occupation, ? operator on farm. Effie, female, 39, married at 17, born IA, parents born IL/IL. Raymond, male, 18, born KS, parents born IA/IA; occupation, farm laborer. Fern, female, 16, born IA. Betty E., female, age X/12. (illegible). Census: 1940 census at Gay Township, Taylor, IA shows Albert Cole, 56, b. IA, farmer; Effie, 50, b. IA; children b. IA: Betty, 9; Gerald, 7; Geraldine, 7. Died: Cause of death: Acute cerebral embolism Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Allen married Effie Captola HASTINGS on 1 Oct 1906 in IA. Effie was born on 9 Oct 1889 in Fremont Co., IA; died on 8 Aug 1997 in Richmond, Ray, MO; was buried in Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Taylor, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Census: 1920 census at Gravity, Taylor, IA shows: Bert B. Cole, b. IA, parents b. US/CANADA, machinist, garage; Ruby E., 33, b. IA, parents b. OH/IL; children b. IA: James R., 11; Perle R., 9. Census: 1930 census at El Reno, Canadian, OK shows: Bert Cole, 44, age 20 at first marriage, b. IA, parents b. IA/French Canada, electrician; Ollie, 29, age 27 at first marriage, b. SD, parents b. GERMANY/GERMANY; Hazel, 2 11/12, b. OK. Census: 1940 census at El Reno, Canadian, OK shows Bert B. Cole, 34, b. IA, same residence 1935, electrician, auto shop; Ollie Agnes, 36, b. SD; children b. OK: Hazel, 11; Billy Jane, 9. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Bert married Ruby Eleanor ABBOTT on 15 Dec 1906 in Gravity, Taylor, IA, and was divorced before 1927. Ruby (daughter of Reuben Sanford ABBOTT and Isabel GORDON) was born on 26 Feb 1886 in Clarinda, Page, IA; died on 7 Jul 1958 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Bert married Ollie Agnes KROGER on 24 Jan 1927 in Kingfisher, Kingfisher, OK. Ollie was born on 31 May 1900 in SD; died on 31 Jan 1990 in El Reno, Canadian, OK; was buried in El Reno Cemetery, El Reno, Canadian, OK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Ada married Warren Homer BRILLHART on 26 Nov 1908 in Canadian Co., OK. Warren (son of Harrison BRILLHART and Martha BRENNMAN) was born on 18 Nov 1887 in Orrville, Wayne, OH; died on 21 Oct 1982 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Fred G. MUENSTER. Fred was born in 1912; died in 2003; was buried in Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery, Lompoc, Santa Barbara, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Birth: Birth date of Ezekiel Dutton was figured from headstone at cemetery. Death: Date of death on headstone is 1935 which conflicts with Iowa Cemetery records compiled by the WPA. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Clara married Samuel Elliot NEVILLE on 27 Dec 1892 in Taylor Co., IA. Samuel was born on 10 Jul 1856 in Delaware Co., PA; died on 3 Dec 1923 in Gravity, Taylor, IA; was buried in Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Taylor, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Census: 1910 census at Washington Township, Taylor, IA shows: || Elmer Dutton, age 3X (illegible), married 7 yrs., b. IA, parents b. NY/OH; Cora, 28, married 7 yrs., b. IA, parents b. NY/OH; children all b. IA: Letha, age illegible, Ruth, 2; Merle, age X/12 (illegible). Enumerated immediately after the Elmer Dutton family is the family of Mary Dutton, age illegible, and her son (name illegible), his wife Myrtle, 22 and their children Helen, 2 and ?Harold, age illegible. I don't know what family this is. Census: 1920 census at Washington Township, Taylor, IA shows: || Elmer Dutton, 40, farmer, b. IA, parents b. NY/OH; Cora E., 38, b. IA, parents b. NY/OH; children all b. IA: Letha, 16; Ruth, 12; Merle, 11. Obituary: Gravity Independent Thursday February 24, 1949 [p. 1] Elmer Dutton, Obituary [John] Elmer Dutton, son of George Henry and Mary Jane [Cole] Dutton, was born September 1, 1879, in Taylor County, Iowa, and passed away at his home at 6:25 a. m., February 19, 1949, at the age of 69 years, 9 months and 18 days. Mr. Dutton spent his whole life, with the exception of four years, in Taylor County. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the United States Army and served 18 months during the Spanish-American War. On November 27, 1902, he was united in marriage to Cora [Estella] Hamblin, who passed away in February 1920. To this union three children were born: Mrs. Forrest [Henry] Posten [Letha Doris], of Gravity; Mrs. Lowell Leighton [Ruth Olive], of Cook, Washington; and Merle who passed away at the age of 13, in January 1922. On September 7, 1925, he was married to Mrs. Maud [Gillmore] Brand of St. Paul, Nebraska. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and three stepchildren; Mrs George Wyant of Cook, Wash., Mrs John Houston of Hopkins, Mo., and Carl Brand of near Gravity; a granddaughter, Elmerna McCoun, who has made her home with him and 18 other grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Mrs Frank Marsh [Zula], Bedford, and Mrs Hetty Henry, Hastings, Iowa, one brother, Verte Dutton, Shawnee, Okla.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was a faithful member of the Oak Hill church, a member of Camp Miller Post of the Spanish-American Veterans and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was associated with the Maintenance Commission for many years. He was a loving husband, father and stepfather and a faithful friend to all. He was always ready to lend a helping hand. The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. Gordon MacLean, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Bedford. The pallbearers were: J. B. Smith, Robert Blair, Chas. Alvord, Wilbur Blair, Orie Cree, John Alexander. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery, with military honors conducted by Sharpsburg-Gravity Legion post. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Elmer married Maude GILMORE on 7 Sep 1925. Maude was born on 2 Aug 1882 in Buchanan Co., IA; died in Sep 1975 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried in Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Taylor, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Frank Leonard MARSH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
