The father of Charles Thompson was Hardin Thompson, who was born in Harrison County, Indiana. He received very little education, being a student in those pioneer log cabin schools whose greased paper windows and hewed log benches have been so frequently described in the literature of that period. He spent his life as a farmer and was a republican in politics. He died a number of years ago, when about seventy-five years old. His widow, who still lives in Washington County, Indiana, bore the maiden name of Elizabeth Pennington, daughter of Walter Pennington. Their children were: Charles; Lee, of Waurika, Oklahoma; John, of Winfield, Kansas; Floyd, of Floyd County, Indiana; Annie, wife of Jane Rippey, of Harrison County, Indiana; Amanda, who married John Wire, of Washington County, Indiana; George, who died in Indiana at the age of eighteen years; Media, wife of James Neely, of Sumner County, Kansas; Ella, who died in Sumner County; Katie, of Louisville, Kentucky; and William H., who is in Kansas.
1200. Charles Thompson
Charles Thompson
CHARLES THOMPSON. Among the eager home seekers who invaded the region of Meade County in February, 1885, were Charles Thompson and his wife and children. They reached here with an abundance of hope and courage but with practically no material assets, and now that it is possible to look back over an experience of thirty years it is evident that they had about as many trials and adverdities as beset others who came with them or about the same time, but Mr. Thompson had those qualities which enabled him to stay and endure, and his present fortunate circumstances are undoubtedly the reward that he completely deserves.
He was born in Harrison County, Indiana, September 14, 1853. He represents a family that has been in America for several generations. His great grandfather, John Thompson, was an Englishman, and on coming to America settled in Virginia, then went to Kentucky, where his son John, our subjects's grandfather, was born, and there the old pioneer died. John, the second, moved to Indiana and there married Miss Rohl, of Pennsylvania German ancestry. Their children were: Joseph, Floyd, Hardin, John, Mrs. America Hicks, Mrs. Mary Cunningham, Mrs. Katie Thompson and Sindicy, who married Patrick Tobin.
The father of Charles Thompson was Hardin Thompson, who was born in Harrison County, Indiana. He received very little education, being a student in those pioneer log cabin schools whose greased paper windows and hewed log benches have been so frequently described in the literature of that period. He spent his life as a farmer and was a republican in politics. He died a number of years ago, when about seventy-five years old. His widow, who still lives in Washington County, Indiana, bore the maiden name of Elizabeth Pennington, daughter of Walter Pennington. Their children were: Charles; Lee, of Waurika, Oklahoma; John, of Winfield, Kansas; Floyd, of Floyd County, Indiana; Annie, wife of Jane Rippey, of Harrison County, Indiana; Amanda, who married John Wire, of Washington County, Indiana; George, who died in Indiana at the age of eighteen years; Media, wife of James Neely, of Sumner County, Kansas; Ella, who died in Sumner County; Katie, of Louisville, Kentucky; and William H., who is in Kansas.
The country schools of Harrison County, Indiana, gave Charles Thompson his early advantages. In November, 1877, at the age of twenty-four, he married Miss Viola Phillips. Mrs. Thompson is a daughter of James and Elizabeth (Hayes) Phillips. Her father, who was a United Brethren minister, moved to Harrison County, Indiana, from Muskingum County, Ohio. He died in Harrison County about 1874 and his wife in 1878. Of their children Mrs. Thompson was the oldest. Her sister May married Rev. Mr. Heddin, her brother Hayes died in Indiana, her brother Eugene lives in Illinois, and her sister Miss Della is a resident of California.
When Mr. and Mrs. Thompson came to Kansas they had two children. A complete record of their family of children and grandchildren at the present time is as follows. Alda, the oldest, married Homer Sumpter, of Colorado, and has two children, Verdie Mae and Bernice; Arthur, lives in Cheyenne, Wyoming; Etna is the wife of F. J. Weidner, of Colorado, and has one child, Monzelle; Nellie is the wife of Lloyd Ogle, of Big Sandy, Montana; the youngest of the family, Winnie, is a student in Southwestern University at Winfield, Kansas. Rilda Monzel, the second daughter, married Lemuel Kiger. At the age of twenty-four she was struck by lightning and killed. Chester A., twin brother of Arthur, settled in Montana, and died at the age of twenty-two.
On arriving in Meade County in February, 1885, Mr. Thompson entered a pre-emption on the Osage lands in section 12, township 34, range 26. After proving it up he homesteaded in section 31 of the same township and range. At that time the county was being rapidly settled. Only a few years later discouragement took the place of hope and eagerness and more people were trying to get away than desired to remain. As Mr. Thompson looks back upon that trying period he feels that he would have gone too could he have made the proper disposition of his affairs. His pioneer home was a dugout soddy on his pre-emption, and he lived in a similar place when he entered his homestead. For about four years he and his family lived "half underground." The equipment which he brought to Meade County consisted for the most part of a good team, two or three cows, some of whose posterity he still owns, a breaking plow and a harrow. He had already had about a year's experience of Kansas life, having spent that time in Sumner County, from which locality he drove into Meade County, arriving here with a face capital of $1.30. Like others he started farming and in 1885 had a good crop of corn from the sod and this was followed by another reasonably good yield. In 1887 the failures began, and for several years it was impossible to make a living from land alone. In this crisis Mr. Thompson resorted to freighting, breaking sod, cultivating and improving tree claims for absent settlers, and anything else that offered the chance of earning an honest dollar. He hauled freight from Dodge City to Englewood, but when the railroad built to the latter point he gave up this business. One season he returned to an eastern county and harvested as a means of supplying the family larder. Mr. Thompson was one of the early wheat growers of Meade County, but after a few years of success he lost his seed and having no funds to provide more he gave up wheat farming. The mainstay of his efforts for a number of years was cattle raising. When at the high tide of his work as a cattle man he had about 100 head of Shorthorns. As he prospered he began buying cheap land, and eventually owned over 1,000 acres. He gradually disposed of this and recently sold the remainder of his land, so that he is now really retired so far as farming is concerned. While in the country Mr. Thompson did much to improve his property and erected several sets of farm buildings. On his tree claim he set out a grove of timber that developed and grew astonishingly. His old sod house was succeeded by a frame structure and he also fenced and cross fenced his ranch. Since 1915 he has lived in Meade and has helped the forward growth and development of that town with the building of his own residence.
His only official service was as a member of the School Board of district No. 41 and later of district No. 22. As a republican he cast his first vote for Rutherford B. Hayes in 1876, and has never missed supporting the republican candidates at every presidential election.Transcribed from A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans, written and compiled by William E. Connelley, Secretary of the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka. [Revised ed.] Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co., 1919, c1918. 5 v. (xlviii, 2530 p., [155] leaves of plates): ill., maps (some fold.), ports.; 27 cm.
They had the following children:
2433 M i John Rawson Pennington MD was born 3 Sep 1858 in Harrison County, Indiana. He died 3 Feb 1927 in Orange County, Indiana and was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery.
John married Olive Beryl Blachley on 28 Apr 1900.
2434 F ii Alda Elizabeth Pennington was born 19 Jul 1860 in Harrison County, Indiana. She died 11 Jan 1955 in Orange County, Indiana and was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery.
Alda married William E Ryan MD on 7 Jun 1883 in Harrison County, Indiana. William was born Dec 1860 in Orange County, Indiana. He died 1931 in Orange County, Indiana and was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery. 1920 census of French Lick, Orange County, Indiana, NA Film T625-459, page 8B, Wm E Ryan, 58, born in Indiana, Dr Wm E Ryan, 59, born in Indiana, Alda, wife, 59, born in Indiana, Lillian Thomas, daughter, 26, born in Indiana, Taggart Thomas, 3 years, 10 months, born in Indiana. 1930 census of French Lick, Orange County, Indiana, NA Film T626-621, page 8A, William E Ryan, 69, born in Indiana, Alda, wife, 69, born in Indiana, Lillian Thomas, daughter, 34, born in Indiana, Tagert Thomas, 14, born in Indiana.
2435 F iii Meade Pennington was born 17 Nov 1862 in Harrison County, Indiana. She died 28 Apr 1868 in Harrison County, Indiana.
2436 F iv Mollie Pennington was born 6 Nov 1864 in Harrison County, Indiana. She died 12 Sep 1948 in Orange County, Indiana and was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery. Living the household of her sister Kate on the 1920 census.
Mollie married Cortez "Cort" Fernando Askren MD, son of John Askren and Sarah Margaret Davis, on 3 Sep 1884 in Harrison County, Indiana. Cortez was born 8 Oct 1861 in Harrison County, Indiana. He died 1 Aug 1901 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. 1890 & 1892 Terre Haute, Indiana, City Directories - Cort F Askren, 411 S 4th, Terre Haute, Indiana No children.
2437 M v William Dennis Pennington MD was born 6 Jan 1867 in Harrison County, Indiana. He died 23 Oct 1945 in Orange County, Indiana and was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery.
2438 F vi Lucy Katherine Pennington was born 29 Sep 1869 in Harrison County, Indiana. She died 1 Jan 1957 in Orange County, Indiana and was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery.
Lucy married Rolla V Claxton on 15 Nov 1894 in Orange County, Indiana. Rolla was born Oct 1865 in Paoli, Orange County, Indiana. He died 17 May 1931 in French Lick, Orange County, Indiana and was buried in Ames Chapel Cemetery. 1920 census of French Lick, Orange County, Indiana, NA Film T625-459, page 9A, Rolla V Claxton, 54, born in Indiana, Kate, 50, born in Indiana, Mable L, daughter, 18, born in Indiana, Mollie Askren, sister-in-law, 54, widow, born in Indiana. CLAXTON, Rolla, Springs Valley Herald (May 21, 1931) Death Notice - R.V. CLAXTON, 65 COMMITS SUICIDE AT HIS HOME HERE - Ill Health Given as Reason; Uses Army Revolver in Bathroom - FUNERAL HELD TUESDAY - Rolla V. Claxton, 65 years of age, well known retired business man of French Lick, committed suicide last Sunday afternoon at his home here. Ill health was given as the reason for Mr. Claxton's act. Mr. Claxton had just finished dinner when he retired to the bathroom apparently in the best of spirits. He undressed, put on his night clothes, stepped into the bathtub and place a 38 revolver to his temple. Death was instantaneous, according to the physicians. Mrs. Claxton and her sister, Mrs. Mollie Askren, were the only others in the house at the time of the tragedy. No indication was given by Mr. Claxton that he had suicidal intentions, according to friends of the family. He appeared in as good health as usual, although he had steadily declined in health for the past five years. After the suicide a note was found in which he declared his intention to take his own life and expressing a desire to be buried in the suit of clothes he had taken off previous to shooting himself. The bullet, which was fired from a 38 calibre Army special pistol, was found in the yeard after it had gone through the bathroom door. Mr. Claxton, for the past fifty years, until his retirement from business in 1927, had been actively connected with the mercantile business in French Lick, He was born in Orange County and attended the Paoli High School, from which he graduated. He came to French Lick when 16 years of age and started working in his uncle's store here. He became a member of the firm of Well, Claxton and Claxton in 1887. He later formed a partnership with A. C. Smith and under the name Smith and Claxton conducted a very successful retail business in French Lick. W. W. Cave was later admitted to the firm, the name of which was changed to the French Lick Mercantile Co. In 1910 Mr. Claxton took the hardware department of the business and moved it to a new building at the corner of Indiana and College streets. He remained in business here until 1927, when he sold his interest to Ralph McCampbell, who has since conducted it. He was united in marriage to Miss Kate Pennington. One daughter, Mabel was born to them, who together with Mrs. Claxton, survives him. He was a member of the French Lick M. E. Church, having served as one of the trustees of this church since 1894. He was also a member of French Lick Lodge No. 586, Free and Accepted Masons, and the French Lick IOOF lodge. Mr. Claxton was well known, both in French Lick and in the surrounding community. He was the first Clerk-Treasurer of French Lick when it was incorporated, and served as postmaster here from 1902 to 1910. In 1927, after selling his store here, Mr. Claxton and his family moved to Indianapolis, where they remained until last fall, when they moved back to their home here. Mr. Claxton had always taken a keen interest in the place of his successes, and his longing for old friends and acquaintances was the motive for moving back to French Lick. Mr. Claxton had been in failing health for the past five years, and a steadily increasing difficulty of seeing and hearing is thought to have exerted its influence over him in carrying out his suicidal plans. Besides his wife and daughter, he leaves to mourn one sister, Mrs. Mattie Schroeder of Watseka, Ill., two brothers, James T. Claxton of Dayton, Ohio and Charles O. Claxton of French Lick. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the French Lick M. E. Church, with Rev. A. L. Meredith, pastor, officiating. The body laid in state at the church from noon until time for the funeral, to allow all of his friends and acquaintances to view him.. Following the church services, burial was made at Ames Chapel cemetery. All business houses in French Lick were closed out of respect for Mr. Claxton during the time of the funeral. Springs Valley Herald (May 21, 1931) Obituary - Rolla V. Claxton, son of Thomas and Rosanna Wells Claxton, was born near Paoli, Orange County, Indiana, October 30th, 1865 and departed this life at French Lick, Indiana, May 17th, 1931. His boyhood days were spent in the vicinity where he was born. He received his education in the neighborhood and later attended the Paoli High School and from which he graduated. At the age of 16 years he came to French Lick, Indiana where he obtained a position in the general store of his Uncle Hiram E. Wells. Through diligence and close application to business he became a member of the firm Wells, Claxton, and Claxton about the year 1887, which firm was later know as H. E. Wells and Company. In 1894 he formed a partnership with A. C. Smith and under this partnership they conducted a very successful business for many years. In 1907 W. W. Cave became a member of the firm which was conducted under the name of the French Lick Mercantile Company until 1910 when Mr. Claxton took over the hardware department of the business in his own name which he conducted successfully until 1927, when, on account of failing health, he sold out his business and later moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, returning to French Lick in 1930 to live. In 1894 he was united in marriage to Kate Pennington and to this union was born one daughter, Mabel, who with the widow survives him. In 1894 he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at French Lick, Indiana. Soon after he was elected as a member of the Board of Trustees of this church in which position he continued to serve until his death. He lived his church and was a liberal supporter of the same through all the years. He was a member of the Masonic and IOOF Lodges at French Lick, Indiana. Except for the period of about three years, he was in close touch with French Lick and vicinity for a period of fifty years and has always been interested in its welfare. He was public spirited and his contribution to the growth and development of his town was manifested in many ways. He had the distinction of serving as the first Clerk and Treasurer of the town when French Lick was incorporated. He served as Postmaster from 1902 to 1910. For the greater part of his business career he gave his attention to the hardware line in which he became well known as one of the bet informed men of his time in the retail hardware business. His devotion to his business was an outstanding characteristic. He naturally loved people and people loved him and perhaps no one with his radius of business had a better and closer contact with his acquaintances. It was universally said "that everyone liked Rolla Claxton." He never failed to make friends with a child, attracting children by his sunny disposition, wit and humor and delighting them with his ability to entertain. Throughout life he was seldom too busy and never too tired to play with a child, giving freely of his time, money and loving understanding. A fine tribute to his generous nature paid by his associates in business was "that not an unpleasant word ever was said by him to them in many years of close contact." He was domestic in his nature and loved his home and liked to spend his leisure hours with his family. He idolized his daughter and made many sacrifices for his family that he might provide a competence for his loved ones when he should become unable to work. The last years of his life brought to him serious illness and affliction that was a severe trial to him, but he bore it all with great fortitude and patience and endeavored to carry with him a spirit of optimism. His passing was a great shock to his family and friends as well and the world can not be quite the same again without his presence. Besides his wife and daughter he leaves to mourn one sister, Mrs. Mattie Schroeder of Watseka, Ill.; two brothers, James T. Claxton of Dayton, Ohio and Charles O. Claxton of French Lick, Indiana with many other relatives and friends who will keenly feel the loss in his passing. Submitted by Tom Agan .
PENNINGTON, Rebecca, Springs Valley Herald (May 6, 1915) Obituary Rebecca Conrad, daughter of Emanuel and Mahala Conrad was born Aug. 20, 1838. Died April 19, 1915, aged 76 years, 7 months and 19 days. She was married to Charles P. Pennington Dec. 4, 1856. To this union were born six children, five of whom are living. On Dec. 25, 1872 her husband was called Home leaving her to fight the battles of life alone. This sorrow was almost more than she could bear. The responsibility of rearing her children falling upon her she assumed it with a courage that took no defeat. Her one aim was to raise them to be noble men and women and she always held before them the highest standards of uprightness, truthfulness, honesty and cleanness of life. She tolled early and late to provide for and educate them. She had three grandchildren whom she loved as dearly as her own. He love and tenderness went out to them in an unusual way. The always knew that "Mother Pennington" would have time for the little things which came into their lives and it was their custom to go to her for help and sympathy which never failed to be granted. She had four great grandchildren. In early life she was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. When trials pressed hard she never failed to lean on the Lord Jesus and took as her companion his Holy Word. It was her habit to especially remember the texts of sermons and every where among books are t be found slips of paper with scripture references written upon them, showing her great meditation upon the Word. She put forth great efforts to have her children established to the Kingdom of the Lord before they launched out into the world. She was afflicted for many years, but was a patient sufferer. During her last illness she witnessed the presence of Jesus in her soul always saying "your will not mine, be done." She never failed to ask the Lord to save all without the loss of one. Funeral services were held in the family residence in French Lick, Ind., conducted by Rev. J. M. Walker, her former pastor. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Pennington's Chapel near Corydon, Indiana.
1204. Mollie Pennington
Living the household of her sister Kate on the 1920 census.
1890 & 1892 Terre Haute, Indiana, City Directories - Cort F Askren, 411 S 4th, Terre Haute, Indiana
No children.
886. Henry Davis Pennington (Mary "Polly" Peter , Mary "Polly" Davis , John , Edward , James ,) was born 12 Sep 1851 in Harrison County, Indiana. He died 31 Dec 1949 in Caldwell, Sumner County, Kansas.
Obituary from the Caldwell Daily Messenger, January 5, 1950, Page 1County's First Citizen Dies at 99 Years One of Sumner county's first and oldest citizens Henry Davis Pennington, died Saturday, December 31, at the home of his daughter Mrs. Clyde Moore in Caldwell. Mr. Pennington would have observed his 100th birthday anniversary next September 12, had he lived. Mr. Pennington had been resident of Sumner county since March 30, 1870. Funeral services for Mr. Pennington were held Tuesday afternoon at the Schaeffer chapel, with Rev. J.M. Sankey in charge. Music was furnished by Mrs. Richard Johnson and Mrs. Edwin Garver, with Mrs. Dodson at the piano. Interment was in the Caldwell cemetery. Bearers were Earl Rains, Roy Harper, Arthur Hoyt, Alvin Warlow, Harold Harper and Doran Williams. According to a story in the March 9, 1929 edition of the Caldwell Messenger, Mr Pennington was the "first bona fide settler in Sumner county." The story told how Mr. Pennington and his brother, Bill, came to this county, liked the looks of things, and staked claims on land near the present site of Oxford. "They were the first persons to settle in the county, and to Henry Pennington belongs the distinction of putting in and harvesting the first corn crop in Sumner county---at that time not yet surveyed. The county was not surveyed until February, 1871," the story continued. Rev. Sankey read the following obituary at the funeral services: Henry Davis Pennington, son of Walter and Mar Pennington, was born September 12, 1850 in Harrison county, Indiana, and departed this life on December 31, 1949 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clyde Moore in Caldwell at the ripe old age of 99 years, 3 months and 19 days. He was united in marriage to Barbara Haines on December 29, 1883. To this union eight children were born. His wife preceded his in death on June 30, 1928. He came t Kansas on March 30, 1870 and has live in Kansas until the time of his death. He was converted early in life and was baptized and united with Adventist church and remained in that faith all his life. He was the last survivor of a large family of 15 brothers and sisters. He leave to mourn his passing two sons, Charles Pennington of Ontario, Oregon, and Dennis Pennington of Garryowen, Montana; three daughters, Mrs. Lee Miller of Nyssa, Oregon, Mrs. W. E. Broadie of Winfield, Kansas, and Mrs. Clyde Moore of Caldwell; 12 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.
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Henry Davis Pennington (Mary "Polly" Peter , Mary "Polly" Davis , John , Edward , James , ) was born 12 Sep 1851 in Harrison County, Indiana. He died 31 Dec 1949 in Caldwell, Sumner County, Kansas.
Obituary from the Caldwell Daily Messenger, January 5, 1950, Page 1 County's First Citizen Dies at 99 Years One of Sumner county's first and oldest citizens Henry Davis Pennington, died Saturday, December 31, at the home of his daughter Mrs. Clyde Moore in Caldwell. Mr. Pennington would have observed his 100th birthday anniversary next September 12, had he lived. Mr. Pennington had been resident of Sumner county since March 30, 1870. Funeral services for Mr. Pennington were held Tuesday afternoon at the Schaeffer chapel, with Rev. J.M. Sankey in charge. Music was furnished by Mrs. Richard Johnson and Mrs. Edwin Garver, with Mrs. Dodson at the piano. Interment was in the Caldwell cemetery. Bearers were Earl Rains, Roy Harper, Arthur Hoyt, Alvin Warlow, Harold Harper and Doran Williams. According to a story in the March 9, 1929 edition of the Caldwell Messenger, Mr Pennington was the "first bona fide settler in Sumner county." The story told how Mr. Pennington and his brother, Bill, came to this county, liked the looks of things, and staked claims on land near the present site of Oxford. "They were the first persons to settle in the county, and to Henry Pennington belongs the distinction of putting in and harvesting the first corn crop in Sumner county---at that time not yet surveyed. The county was not surveyed until February, 1871," the story continued. Rev. Sankey read the following obituary at the funeral services: Henry Davis Pennington, son of Walter and Mar Pennington, was born September 12, 1850 in Harrison county, Indiana, and departed this life on December 31, 1949 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clyde Moore in Caldwell at the ripe old age of 99 years, 3 months and 19 days. He was united in marriage to Barbara Haines on December 29, 1883. To this union eight children were born. His wife preceded his in death on June 30, 1928. He came t Kansas on March 30, 1870 and has live in Kansas until the time of his death. He was converted early in life and was baptized and united with Adventist church and remained in that faith all his life. He was the last survivor of a large family of 15 brothers and sisters. He leave to mourn his passing two sons, Charles Pennington of Ontario, Oregon, and Dennis Pennington of Garryowen, Montana; three daughters, Mrs. Lee Miller of Nyssa, Oregon, Mrs. W. E. Broadie of Winfield, Kansas, and Mrs. Clyde Moore of Caldwell; 12 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.
Henry married Barbara Alice Haines on 29 Dec 1883. Barbara was born 19 Feb 1855 in Washington County, Indiana. She was buried 1 Jul 1928 in Caldwell, Sumner County, Kansas.
Henry married Barbara Alice Haines on 29 Dec 1883. Barbara was born 19 Feb 1855 in Washington County, Indiana. She was buried 1 Jul 1928 in Caldwell, Sumner County, Kansas.
Obituary from the The Caldwell Daily News, Monday, July 2, 1928, Page 1 -
Death of Mrs. Pennington After a lengthy illness, death claimed Mrs. Barbara Alice Pennington Saturday, June 30th., at the age of 73 years, three months and eleven days. Funeral services were held from the home yesterday afternoon at three o'clock, Rev. B.C. Stephens officiating. Mrs. Pennington leaves a husband and family of grown children.
The Caldwell Messenger, Friday, July 6, 1928, Page 1
Obituary Barbara Alice Haines, was born Feb. 19th., 1855 near Fredericksburg, Indiana, and departed this life, June 30th., at her home 12 miles northwest of Caldwell, aged 73 years, 4 months and 11 days. She was married to Henry Davis Pennington, Dec., 28, 1883, to this union 8 children were born, three having preceded her in death. Those who are left to mourn her loss, are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Lee Miller, of Hudson, Colo., Mrs W E Broadie, of Kinsley, Kansas and Miss Emma, at home; two sons, Charles, of Caldwell, and Dennis of Derby, Kansas and eleven grandchildren. She united with the Methodist Episcopal church at the age of eleven and lived in that faith unto the end. Funeral services were held at the home, Sunday, July 1, Rev. Benjamin assisted by Rev. Beecher, both of Argonia, officiated. Interment was at the Caldwell cemetery.
1209. Charles Henry Pennington
Obituary from THE CALDWELL MESSENGER, Monday, May 18, 1964
C. Pennington Dies; Services at Graveside Funeral services for Charles Henry Pennington, 77, of 304 West First St., Caldwell, will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the graveside at the Caldwell Cemetery. Mr. Pennington , are tired farmer, died Sunday at his home after a long illness. Rev. James Sikes, pastor of the First Baptist Church will officiate at the services. Interment will be directed by Schaeffer's Mortuary.Mr. Pennington, son of the pioneer parents Henry D. and Barbara Haine Pennington, was born September 3, 1886, in Caldwell and had resided here all of his life. His wife died October 17, 1925. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs Elvin Strong of Caldwell and Mrs. Ruby Moore of San Francisco, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Miller of Bale, Oregon, and Mrs. Emma Pennington Moore of Caldwell; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Charles married Naomi Collins. Naomi was born 24 Oct 1892 in Kansas. She died 17 Oct 1925 and was buried in Sumner County, Kansas.
1210. Rhoda Voiles Pennington
Rhoda Voiles Pennington was born 16 Jul 1888 in Sumner County, Kansas. She was buried 28 Apr 1959 in Oxford, Sumner County, Kansas.
Obituary from the Winfield Courier, April 27, 1959, Page 1 Mrs. W. E. Broadie Dies Sunday Morning Mrs. Rhoda V. Broadie, 440 College, wife of W. E. Broadie, died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday at Newton Memorial hospital where she had been a patient since April 19. She had been ill only a week. Mrs. Broadie was born Jul 16, 1888 in Sumner county, the daughter of Henry and Barbara Pennington. She attended Southwestern college and was married to Mr. Broadie Dec. 29, 1909, at the home of her parents. They established their first home in Kinsley where Mr Broadie practiced law. They moved to Winfield in 1939. She was a member of PEO Sisterhood, First Methodist church, WSCS, Rebekahs and LEA. In addition to her husband she is survived by a son, Wendell Broadie of Wichita; 2 daughters, Mrs. Elton(Flora) Bennett of Hoquiam, Wash., and Mrs. Howard (Wanda) Alexander of Santa Clara, Calif.; 7 grandchildren; two brothers, Dennis Pennington of Sterling, Colo., and Charles Pennington of Caldwell; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Emma Moore of Caldwell and Mrs. Mary Miller of Nyssa, Ore. Funeral rites will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the First Methodist church with Rev. Everett Mitchell officiating. Interment will be in the Oxford cemetery with Swisher-Taylor funeral home in charge. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Rhoda Broadie memorial fund of First Methodist church.
Rhoda married Wilbur E Broadie. Wilbur was born 12 Feb 1881 in Chautauqua County, Kansas. He was buried 2 Jan 1969 in Oxford, Sumner County, Kansas. Obituary from the Winfield Courier, December 31, 1968, Page 6 Wilbur E. Broadie Wilbur D. Broadie, 87, 440 College, died Dec. 31 at 9:58 a.m. at William Newton Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 12, 1881, in Chautauqua County, the son of John and Ella Whinnery Broadie, and attended Winfield public schools. He graduated from Southwestern Collegein 1905, and from the Kansas University School of Law in 1906. He began his practice at Kinsley, and was a member of the state legislature in that area for 20 years. He was married in December 191 to Rhoda Pennington. She preceded him in death in April, 1959. In 1940 here turned to Winfield and practiced law until the time of his death. While attending Southwestern he won the state oratorical contest with an oratio title "The White Man's Burden" and was always interested in civl rights.In 1912 he won the state tennis championship. He was married to Mrs. Ethel Barnes Feb. 18 1962, in Winfield. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, I.O.O.F., Knights of Phthias. Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Elton Bennett Hoquiam, Wash., and Mrs. Wanda Alexander, Santa Clara, Calif.; on son, Wendell, Wichita; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; seven step-children, Wallace Barnes, May Sonner, Maehoma Mathes, Pearl Smith, all of Winfield; Louis Barnes, Los Angeles, Calif.; Opal McMeen, Arkansas City, and Yvonne Sutton, Encino, Calif. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Swisher-Taylor Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Harold Nelson officiating. Interment will be in the Oxford Cemetery.
Obituary from the Winfield Courier, December 31, 1968, Page 6 Wilbur E. Broadie Wilbur D. Broadie, 87, 440 College, died Dec. 31 at 9:58 a.m. at William Newton Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 12, 1881, in Chautauqua County, the son of John and Ella Whinnery Broadie, and attended Winfield public schools. He graduated from Southwestern Collegein 1905, and from the Kansas University School of Law in 1906. He began his practice at Kinsley, and was a member of the state legislature in that area for 20 years. He was married in December 191 to Rhoda Pennington. She preceded him in death in April, 1959. In 1940 here turned to Winfield and practiced law until the time of his death. While attending Southwestern he won the state oratorical contest with an oratio title "The White Man's Burden" and was always interested in civl rights.In 1912 he won the state tennis championship. He was married to Mrs. Ethel Barnes Feb. 18 1962, in Winfield. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, I.O.O.F., Knights of Phthias. Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Elton Bennett Hoquiam, Wash., and Mrs. Wanda Alexander, Santa Clara, Calif.; on son, Wendell, Wichita; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; seven step-children, Wallace Barnes, May Sonner, Maehoma Mathes, Pearl Smith, all of Winfield; Louis Barnes, Los Angeles, Calif.; Opal McMeen, Arkansas City, and Yvonne Sutton, Encino, Calif. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Swisher-Taylor Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Harold Nelson officiating. Interment will be in the Oxford Cemetery.
619. Anderson Davis Pennington
New Zion Cemetery Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas Lat: 37° 14' 44"N, Lon: 97° 06' 47"W Vernon Township, Sec 21
Pennington, Anderson D., b. 1855, d. 1939, Father, s/w Cora Pennington Pennington, Cora, b. 1868, d. 1941, Mother, s/w Anderson D. Pennington
Probate #7507, Cowley Co., KS.
WINFIELD COURIER, April 11, 1939Had lived in Cowley County Since March 1871
Anderson Pennington, better known in the Oxford community where he had
lived since 1871 as Andy Pennington, was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery west of
Winfield
Monday afternoon following furneral services at the Pennington farm home
two and a quarter miles southwest of Oxford.He was 84 years old.Mr. Pennington died late Friday night after many mounths' afflicction
with a cancer. Though he had been in failing health for a long time, he was
bedfast a comparatively short time. His sister, Miss Amanda, with whom he made his
home, cared for him throughout his illness.Since the early days the Pennington family name has been closely
indentified with western Cowley and eastern Sumner counties. Two of his older
brothers-- one of them Henry lives at 1302 Fuller street here -- came to Kansas from
Indiana in 1870. It was in Harrison County, Indiana, that Andy was born on Feb. 26, 1855.A few months after Henry and his older brother came to Kansas and located
at Oxford, their parents and others of the family came later, locating at
Oxford in March of 1871. Since that time, the Penningtons homestead, where Andy
died, has been the property of the family.Andy married and for shortintervals he lived in Oklahoma and in Missouri
but he always returned to theplace to which he came as a boy of 16 in 1871.Besides his brother, Henry, and his sister, Amanda, Andy Pennington is
survived by another sister, Mrs. Martha Carson, who makes her home in Winfield with
Henry, and by eight children,some of whom live in Wichita. A third
sister, Sarah, died about a year ago.Rev. Paul Gross of the Oxford Christian church was in charge of the
furneral
services.Anderson Davis Pennington (parents Walter Lee Pennington and Mary Peters ) was born 26 Feb 1855 in Harrison Co., IN. He died 7 Apr 1939 in Cowley Co., KS.
Probate #7507, Cowley Co., KS. WINFIELD COURIER, April 11, 1939 Had lived in Cowley County Since March 1871 Anderson Pennington, better known in the Oxford community where he had lived since 1871 as Andy Pennington, was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery west of Winfield Monday afternoon following furneral services at the Pennington farm home two and a quarter miles southwest of Oxford. He was 84 years old. Mr. Pennington died late Friday night after many mounths' afflicction with a cancer. Though he had been in failing health for a long time, he was bedfast a comparatively short time. His sister, Miss Amanda, with whom he made his home, cared for him throughout his illness. Since the early days the Pennington family name has been closely indentified with western Cowley and eastern Sumner counties. Two of his older brothers-- one of them Henry lives at 1302 Fuller street here -- came to Kansas from Indiana in 1870. It was in Harrison County, Indiana, that Andy was born on Feb. 26, 1855. A few months after Henry and his older brother came to Kansas and located at Oxford, their parents and others of the family came later, locating at Oxford in March of 1871. Since that time, the Penningtons homestead, where Andy died, has been the property of the family. Andy married and for short intervals he lived in Oklahoma and in Missouri but he always returned to the place to which he came as a boy of 16 in 1871. Besides his brother, Henry, and his sister, Amanda, Andy Pennington is survived by another sister, Mrs. Martha Carson, who makes her home in Winfield with Henry, and by eight children, some of whom live in Wichita. A third sister, Sarah, died about a year ago. Rev. Paul Gross of the Oxford Christian church was in charge of the furneral services.
Anderson Davis married Cora Amert Hahn on 7 Apr 1885 in Winfield, Cowley Co., KS. Cora Amert (parents Joseph Hahn and Sarah Ann Day ) was born 13 Aug 1868 in Miami Co., IN. She died 30 Sep 1941 in Newton, Harvey Co., KS.
Anderson Davis Pennington and Cora Amert Hahn had the following children:
1. Walter Lee Pennington was born 10 Jun 1886 in Cowley Co., KS. He died 14 Jun 1969 in Salem, Marion Co., OR.
2. Sarah A. Pennington was born 5 Dec 1887 in Cowley Co., KS. She died 8 Mar 1889 in Cowley Co., KS.
3. Benjamin Clay Pennington was born 20 Sep 1890 in Cowley Co., KS. He died 3 Nov 1979 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
4. William Delbert Pennington was born 12 Nov 1892 in Hennessey, Kingfisher Co., OK. He died 13 Jul 1972 in Cabool, Texas Co., MO.
5. Amanda Pearl Pennington was born 25 Jan 1895 in Hennessey, Kingfisher Co., OK. She died 18 Sep 1970 in Haysville, Sedgwick Co., KS.
6. Mary Elizabeth Pennington was born 20 Nov 1898 in KS. She died 27 Oct 1973 in Fall River, Wilson Co., KS.
7. Cora A. Pennington was born 30 Oct 1900 in New Salem, Cowley Co., KS. She died 14 Dec 1900 in New Salem, Cowley Co., KS.
8. Lucy Martha Penningtonwas born 1 Jun 1902 in Cowley Co., KS. She died 27 Oct 1973 in Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS.
9. Naomi Day Pennington was born 11 Feb 1905 in Cowley Co., KS. She died 22 Aug 1990 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
10. Anderson Davis Pennington
New Zion Cemetery Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas Lat: 37° 14' 44"N, Lon: 97° 06' 47"W Vernon Township, Sec 21
Pennington, Anderson D., b. 1855, d. 1939, Father, s/w Cora Pennington Pennington, Cora, b. 1868, d. 1941, Mother, s/w Anderson D. Pennington
Obituary of Cora Amert Hahn Pennington:"Mrs Cora Amert Pennington was bornin Miami Co., Indiana August 13,
1868, and
passed from this life at the homeof her daughter, Mrs. H.C. Brown, in
Newton,
September 30, 1941, having reached the age of 73 years, 1 mounth and 17
days.
Her husband, A.D. Pennington preceded her in death April 7, 1939 on their
fifty-fourth wedding anniversary.Mrs. Pennington had made her home for the past 12 years with a daughter,
Mrs.
E.C. Schmitt of Wichita, having come to Newton September 18, 1941.She leaves eight children: Walter Pennington, Leon, Kansas; Ben and
Anderson
Pennington, Wichita, Kans.; Bert Pennington, Cabool, Missouri; Mrs. Amanda
Phillips, Latham, Kans.; Mrs. Lucy Armor, Leon, Kans.; Mrs. Mary Brown,
Newton,
Kans.; and Mrs. Naomi Schmitt, Wichita, Kans. Two other children passed
away
in infancy. One brother, Harvs Hahn, Winfield, Kans.; two sisters, Mrs.
Anna
Green, Oxford, Kans.; and Mrs. Pearl Rice, Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and one
aunt,
Mrs. Martha E. Flora, Wichita. She was always very proud of her 24
grandchildrenand 14 great grandchildren.Furneral services were held at the First Christian church in Oxford,
Friday,
October 3 at 2:30 p.m. with the pastor, Rev. Paul A. Gross, officiating.
A
mixed quartette composed of Mrs. Will Miller, Mrs. Jessie Nafsinger, Tom
Nelson
and Jesse Nafsinger sang "The City Four Square," "In the Garden" and
"When I
Take My Vacation in Heaven." They were accompanied by Mrs. Orive Mysick.
Pallbearers were old friends of the family from the Oxford community.
Burial
was made in the Pennington family lot in the Mt. Zion cemetery east of
Oxford,
by Rex M. Moody of the Moody Funeral Home of Newton."
Name Suffix:<NSFX> Sr.
Date of birth estimated as same as wife
623. Walter Lee Seacat
Notes for WALTER LEE SEACAT:
1880 U.S. Census, Jasper, Dubois, IN., FHL Film 1254275 National Archives Film T9- 0275 Page 187D
Walter L. Seacat Self M M W 51 IN Occ: Mill Engineer Fa: KY Mo: IN
ElizabethT Wife F M W 60 IN Occ: Keeps House Fa: VA Mo: KY
Unice Dau F S W 14 IN Occ: At School Fa: IN Mo: IN
Elizabeth Dau F S W 10 IN Occ: At School Fa: IN Mo: IN
Mary A. Breeden SDau F S W 18 IN Occ: At Home Fa: IN Mo: IN
626. Peter Seacat
1870 census of Union Township, Crawford County, Indiana, NA Film M593-306, page 114,
Peter Seacat 32 born in Indiana
Luarka 32 born in Indiana
Andrew 11 born in Indiana
Lavina 9 born in Indiana
Ida 6 born in Indiana
Charles 1 born in Indiana.
1880 U.S. Census, Bainbridge, Dubois, IN, FHL Film 1254275 National Archives Film T9-0275 Page 169DPeter Seacat Self M M W 42 IN Occ: Laborer Fa: KY Mo: IN
Lucerca Wife F M W 43 IN Occ: Keeps House Fa: TN Mo: IN
Andrew Son M S W 19 IN Occ: Laborer Fa: IN Mo: IN
Luvina Dau F S W 17 IN Occ: At Home Fa: IN Mo: IN
Ida Dau F S W 15 IN Occ: At Home Fa: IN Mo: IN
Charles Son M S W 10 IN Occ: At School Fa: IN Mo: IN
Polly Dau F S W 8 IN Occ: At School Fa: IN Mo: IN
Mag Dau F S W 6 I N Fa: IN Mo: IN Laura Dau F S W 3 IN Fa: IN Mo: IN
1900 census of Washington Township, Daviess County, Indiana, NA Film T623-365, ED 18, page 1A,
Laura Seacatt born Dec 1834 in Indiana mother of 8, 7 living, widow
Charles son born Feb 1870 in Indiana
Virginia daughter born Oct 1867 in Indiana
1228. Andrew Seacat
Andrew Lincoln Seacat was born 27 Jan 1860 in Fredonia, Crawford County, Indiana. He died 26 Dec 1949.
1880 census of Jefferson, Pike County, Indiana, FHL 1254304, NA Film T9-0304, Page 196A -
Phillip Wiseman, 47, born in Indiana, farmer, Father born in Virginia, Mother born in Indiana,
Elizabeth, wife, 39, born in Indiana, keeps house, parents born in Indiana,
Andrew, other, 19, born in Indiana,
Ida M, daughter, 13, born in Indiana,
Maggie I, daughter, 11, born in Indiana,
Courty J, son, 9, born in Indiana,
Marilda A, daughter, 8, born in Indiana,
Thomas J, son, 6, born in Indiana,
Julia A, daughter, 2, born in Indiana.
1900 census of Harbison Township, Dubois County, Indiana, NA Film T623-368, ED 43, page 7B,Lincoln Seacat, born Jan 1860 in Indiana,
Maggie, wife, born Feb 1876 in Indiana, married 7 years, mother of 2, 1 living,
Alva, son, born Apr 1896
1910 census of Harbison Township, Dubois County, Indiana, NA Film T624-347, ED 50, page 5A,Lincoln Seacat, 50, born in Indiana,
Maggie, wife, Alvah, son, 13, born in Indiana,
Ordella, daughter, 9, born in Indiana,
Lillian, daughter, 5, born in Indiana,
Clinton, son, 1 years 6 months, born in Indiana.
1920 census of Reeve Township, Daviess County, Indiana, NA Film T625-428, ED 13, page 2A,
Lincoln A Seacat, 59, born in Indiana,
Maggie, wife, 50, born in Indiana,
Alphia J, son, 23, born in Indiana,
Ardelia, daughter, 18, born in Indiana,
Lillian, daughter, 15, born in Indiana,
Clinton, son, 11, born in Indiana.Andrew married Margareta Munch on 16 Jun 1892 in Daviess County, Indiana. Margareta was born Feb 1876 in Indiana. She died 17 Jun 1937.
They had the following children:
748 F i Leora Matilda Seacat was born 30 Nov 1894 in Dubois County, Indiana. She died 27 Feb 1900 in Dubois County, Indiana.
749 M ii Alva John Seacat was born 28 Apr 1896 in Dubois County, Indiana. 1930 census of Reeve Township, Daviess County, Indiana, NA Film T626-582, ED 12, page 9A, Alva J Seacat, 34, born in Indiana, Bessie L, wife, 28, born in Indiana, Amnel E, son, 3 years, 11 months, born in Indiana.
Alva married Bessie Lee Cole on 3 Dec 1922.
750 F iii Ardilla Seacat was born 17 Oct 1900 in Dubois County, Indiana.
751 F iv Lillian Catherine Seacat was born 7 Feb 1905 in Dubois County, Indiana. She died 18 Apr 1937.
752 M v Clinton J Seacat was born 19 Oct 1908 in Dubois County, Indiana.
1229. Luvina Seacat
ii Lovina Virginia Seacat was born Oct 1862 in Fredonia, Crawford County, Indiana. She died 29 Dec 1930. Lovina married Charles Burton on 2 Sep 1903 in Daviess County, Indiana. Charles was born 1865 in Indiana. He died 9 Jan 1949. 1910 census - unable to locate record. 1920 census of Washington Ward 2, Daviess County, Indiana, NA Film T625-428, Ed 28, page 4B, Charles Burton, 53, born in Indiana, Virginia, wife, 48, born in Indiana. 1930 census of Washington Township, Daviess County, Indiana, NA Film T626-582, ED 18, page 7B, Charles Burton, 63, born in Indiana, Virginia, wife, 61, born in Indiana.
1230. Ida Seacat
Ida Seacat was born 1865 in Indiana. She died about 1884 in Indiana. Lived at Terre Haute, Indiana. Died at 19.
1231. Charles Seacat
Charles Thomas Seacat was born Feb 1870 in Indiana. 1910 census of Indianapolis Ward 6, Marion County, Indiana, NA Film T624-367, ED 115, page 10A, Charley Seacat, 40, born in Indiana, billard room manager. 1920 census of Terre Haute Ward 4, Vigo County, Indiana, NA Film T625-468, ED 141, page 11A, Margaret Pfohl, 43, born in Indiana, Paul, son, 18, born in Indiana, Charles Seacat, brother, 49, born in Indiana. 1930 census of Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, NA Film T626-634, ED 7, page 21B, Walter Wells, 39, born in Indiana, Helen, wife, 35, born in Indiana, Charles Seacat, uncle, 59, born in Indiana.
1232. Margaret "Polly" Seacat
. Margaret Seacat was born May 1876 in Indiana.
1920 census of Terre Haute Ward 4, Vigo County, Indiana, NA Film T625-468, ED 141, page 11A, Margaret Pfohl, 43, born in Indiana, Paul, son, 18, born in Indiana, Charles Seacat, brother, 49, born in Indiana.
Margaret married Archie C Pfohl on 31 Dec 1891 in Daviess County, Indiana. Archie was born Mar 1872 in Indiana. He died 26 Apr 1917 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.
1900 census of Washington Township, Daviess County, Indiana, NA Film T623-365, Ed 16, page 15A, Achie Pfohl, born Mar 1872 in Indiana, Maggie, wife, born May 1876 in Indiana, Carl, son, born May 1892 in Indiana, Helen, daughter, born jul 1895 in Indiana, Norman A, brother, born Mar 1879 in Indiana.
They had the following children:
754 M i Carl Pfohl was born 6 May 1893 in Indiana. He died May 1971 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
Carl married Cecilia Kelley on 30 Dec 1916 in Vigo County, Indiana.
755 F ii Helen V Pfohl was born 20 Jul 1895 in Harrison County, Indiana.
Helen married Walter D Wells on 2 Jun 1917 in Vigo County, Indiana. Walter was born 1890 in Indiana. 1930 census of Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, NA Film T626-634, ED 7, page 21B, Walter Wells, 39, born in Indiana, Helen, wife, 35, born in Indiana, Charles Seacat, uncle, 59, born in Indiana.
756 M iii Paul Pfohl was born 6 Aug 1900 in Vigo County, Indiana. He died Dec 1966 in Vigo County, Indiana.
628. Joseph Seacat
Joseph served in the 81st. Rgt. of Indiana Volunteers during the Civil
War.
Joseph and Marilda Jasper, IN., subsequently at Alton, IN., then moved to Alexanderia, SD. After Marilda's deatd, Joseph lived with his daughter, Fannie, inCanova, SD. till his death. They had eight children.Joseph served in the 81st. Rgt. of Indiana Volunteers during the Civil War. Joseph and Marilda Jasper, IN., subsequently at Alton, IN., then moved to Alexanderia, SD. After Marilda's deatd, Joseph lived with his daughter, Fannie, in Canova, SD. till his death. They had eight children.
Civil War Service Records Name: Joseph Seacat Company: H Unit: 81 Indiana Infantry. Rank - Induction: Sergeant Rank - Discharge: 1 Lieutenant Allegiance: Union
1870 census of Leavenworth, Crawford County, Indiana, NA Film M593-306, page 30,
Joseph Seacat 28 born in Indiana druggist,
Marilda E 21 born in Indiana
George Peckinpaugh, 17 born in Indiana clerk in store
George Whitten 23 born in Indiana clerk in store
David Breeden 25 born in Indiana clerk in store.
1880 census of Alton, Crawford County, Indiana, FHL 1254271, NA Film T9-0271, page 325B -
Joseph Seacat 38 born in Indiana laborer, Father born in Kentucky, Mother born in Indiana
Marilda E wife 30 born in Indiana keeping house, father born in Kentucky, Mother born in Indiana
Dennis, F son 9 born in Indiana at home
Lelie G daughter 6 born in Indiana at home
Alice M daughter 2 months at home
Marion Rails other 22 born in Indiana laborer
Etta Rails other, female, born in New York, keeping house.
1900 census of Boone Township, Crawford County, Indiana, NA Film T623-365, ED 23, page 2B,
Joseph Seacat born Dec 1841 in Indiana
Marilda E wife born Mar 1849 in Indiana
Dennis F son born Jan 1871 in Indiana
Pauline I daughter-in-law born in Indiana
Russell H grandson born Sep 1898 in Indiana
Lelie daughter born Jun 1874 in Indiana
Allie M daughter born May 1880 in Indiana
Fannie S daughter born Jun 1883 in Indiana
Walter H son born Jan 1886 in Indiana
Charles S son born Dec 1888 in Indiana
Juanita E daughter born Dec 1891 in Indiana
Susan Peckinpaugh, mother-in-law, born Feb 1815 in Indiana.
1910 census of Boone Township, Crawford County, Indiana, NA Film T624-344, ED 26, page 1B,
Joseph Seacat 68 born in Indiana
Marilda E wife 61 born in Indiana
Lelah G daughter 35 born in Indiana.
1920 census of Wayne Township, Hanson County, South Dakota, NA Film T625-1719, ED 86, page 2B,
Joseph Seacat 78 born in Indiana
Marilda daughter 71 born in Indiana
William Lankford 66 born in Ohio
Lah Lankford daughter born in Indiana
Juanita Seacat daughter 28 born in Indiana.
1930 census of Canova Township, Miner County, South Dakota, NA Film T626-2227, ED 4, page 3A,
Hjalmar Nolgren 52 born Indiana
Fannie wife 47 born in Indiana
Ralph son 20 born in South Dakota
Joseph son 16 born in South Dakota
Virginia daughter 13 born in South Dakota
Joseph Seacat 88 born in Indiana
Juanita sister 36 born in Indiana.
William and Estella had no children.
1242. Jaunita Elizabeth Seacat
Jaunita was a devoted genealogist and had done a great deal of research
on her
fore-bearers, including Peckinpaughs, Seacats, Rices, Englishes,
Penningtons, Goldmans and others. She and her sister, Lelah, saved
virtually
every postcard, letter, or photograph of any of their ancestors that came
into
their possession. This habit has provided others a priceless store of
information about long dead ancestors.Jaunita was a devoted genealogist and had done a great deal of research on her fore-bearers, including Peckinpaughs, Seacats, Rices, Englishes, Penningtons, Goldmans and others. She and her sister, Lelah, saved virtually every postcard, letter, or photograph of any of their ancestors that came into their possession. This habit has provided others a priceless store ofinformation about long dead ancestors.
Martha "Mariah" A Davis was born Nov 1839 in Harrison County, Indiana. She died after 1900 in Washington County, Indiana.
Martha married Hymelius Hiram Sullivan on 10 Jan 1869 in Harrison County, Indiana. Hymelius was born Feb 1843 in Harrison County, Indiana. He died after 1900 in Washington County, Indiana.1870 census of Jackson Township, Washington County, Indiana, NA Film M593-369, page 63, Hiram H Sullivan, 26, born in Indiana, Martha, 31, born in Indiana, Carrie M, 4, born in Indiana, Clarence S, 3, born in Indiana.
1880 census of Pierce Township, Washington County, Indiana, NA Film T9-0321, page 475A, Himelius Sullivan, 37, born in Indiana, black smith, parents born in North Carolina, Mariah, wife, 36, born in Indiana, keeping house, father born in Indiana, mother born in Kentucky, Clarence S, son, 13, born in Indiana, Alva H, son, 9, born in Indiana, Etta F, daughter, 9, born in Indiana, Lellie E, daughter, 6, born in Indiana, Vida, daughter, 8 months, born in Indiana.
1900 census of Jackson Township, Washington County, Indiana, NA Film T623-411, ED 131, page 4B, Hymelius Sullivan, born Feb 1843 in Indiana, Maria A, wife, born Nov 1843 in Indiana, Vida E, daughter, born Nov 1879 in Indiana, Linnie L, daughter, born Mar 1884 in Indiana, Sudie E, daughter, born Jun 1886 in Indiana.
They had the following children:
1168 M i Alva H Sullivan was born 1871 in Harrison County, Indiana.
+ 1169 F ii Etta Florence Sullivan <aqwg38.htm> was born 1872.
1170 F iii Lellie E Sullivan was born 1874 in Harrison County, Indiana.
1171 F iv Vida E Sullivan was born Nov 1879 in Washington County, Indiana.
1172 F v Linnie L Sullivan was born Mar 1884 in Washington County, Indiana.
1173 F vi Sudie E Sullivan was born Jun 1886 in Washington County, Indiana
Children of Sanford Martin and Elizabeth Davis are:
i. Robert Martin, born 1872; died 1970; married (1) Mary Abbie(2nd wife) Martin; born 1886; died
Unknown; married (2) Cora(1st wife) Eaton 1905; born Unknown; died 1908.ii. Roberta(infant death) Martin, born December 1873 in Harrison County, Indiana; died February 1874 in Harrison County, Indiana.
iii. Stella Jane Martin, born 1874 in Harrison Co., Ind.; died 1940 in Harrison Co., Ind. (Woods Chapel
Cem); married George Carrington Davis 1903 in Harrison County, Indiana; born 1872; died 1947 in
Ramsey, Ind..Notes for Stella Jane Martin:
Born in house southwest of Ramsey (in house where Jim Nolot now resides). She and husband were 2nd cousins. She died in the house built by John Davis.iv. Manoah "Noah" Martin, born 1877 in Harrison County, Indiana; died 1969 in Harrison County, Indiana;
married (1) Rose(1st wife) LaHue 1904; born 1882 in Harrison County, Indiana; died 1904 in Harrison
Co., Ind. (Pennington Chapel Cemetary); married (2) Blanch(2nd wife) O'Brien 1905; born Unknown;
died Unknown.v. Ida Belle Martin, born 1881 in Ramsey, Indiana; died 1963 in Ashland, Kentucky (buried in Corydon,
Ind.); married Gustava (Gus) William Edward Gurtz July 29, 1903.vi. Sada Martin, born 1884; died 1971; married Oliver Eaton; born 1878; died 1958.
vii. Arvel Ivan Martin, born 1888; died 1981; married Cora Myrtle Hendricks 1907; born 1891; died
Unknown.
Notes for Arvel Ivan Martin:
Arvel lived on his father's farm and operated it for a few years after his marriage. He established a
chicken hatchery business in Ramsey, Ind., which became known nationally for housing the chickens in caves with controlled lighting to simulate night & day (chickens lay more eggs). Later his sister
and her husband, Oliver and Sadie Eaton, lived in the house that Arvel built.viii. (infant death-child) Martin, born Unknown; died Unknown.
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Elizabeth Davis was born 26 Jul 1851 in Harrison County, Indiana. She died 2 Aug 1936 in Harrison County, Indiana.Elizabeth married Sanford Martin, son of Manoah Martin and Sallie Ann Woods, on 23 Dec 1871 in Washington County, Indiana. Sanford was born 6 Apr 1848 in Washington County, Indiana. He died 23 Sep 1923 in Harrison County, Indiana.
1880 Census Place: Spencer, Harrison, Indiana, NA Film T9-0283, Page 365C, Sanford Martin, 32, born in Indiana, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Indiana, farmer, Elisabeth, 28, born in Indiana, father, born in Kentucky, mother born in Indaina, keeping house, Robert, son, 7, born in Indiana, Stella J, daughter, 5, born in Indiana, Manoah, son, 3, born in Indiana.
1900 census of Spencer County, Harrison County, Indiana, NA Film T623-376, ED 90 page 1B, Sanford Martin, born Apr 1848 in Indiana, Elizabeth, wife, born Jul 1851 in Indiana, Robert, son, born Oct 1872 in Indiana, Stella J, daughter, born Feb 1875 in Indiana, Ida C, daughter, born Aug 1881 in Indiana, Bethsadia M, daughter, born Oct 1884 in Indiana, Arvel J, son, born Jul 1888 in Indiana, Jane P Davis, mother-in-law, born Jun 1818 in Indiana, Paulina Davis, sister-in-law, born Dec 1841 in Indiana.
1910 census of Spencer Township, Harrison County, Indiana, ED 103, page 2B, Sanford Martin, 62, born in Indiana, Elizabeth, wife, 59, born in Indiana, 7 children, 6, living, Arvile I, son, 21, born in Indiana, Cora M, daughter-in-law, 19, born in Indiana, mother of 1, Robert P, grandson, 2, born in Indiana, Pauline Davis, sister-in-law, 68, born in Indiana.
Biographical and Historical Souvenir for the Counties of Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott, and Washington, Indiana, by John M Gresham & Company (1889) - Sanford Martin was born in Washington County, Indiana, April 6, 1848, and is a son of Manoah Martin, who was born near Shelbyville, Kentucky, about 1816. He came to Indiana with his parents in infancy, his father, Lewis Martin, being one of the pioneers of Washington County. He (Lewis) was a native of Virginia, emigrated to Kentucky, and some years after to Indiana. Manoah Martin married Sallie A Wood, a daughter of one of the early settlers of Wood township, Clark County, a township that was named for him. Sanford Martin, the subject of this sketch, was reared to farm life and education in the public schools of the county. He was married in 1870 to Elizabeth Davis, a daughter of Robert Davis, a native of Kentucky, but who come to Indiana with his parents in 1819. Mr and Mrs Martin have six children, as follows: Robert, Stella J, Manoah, Ida B, Bethsadia M, and Arvel. After marriage Mr Martin lived for some time in Clark County, but finally removed to Harrison County, where he has since resided. He settled near the site of an Indian village in what is now Spencer township. His wife's mother was a daughter of Dennis Pennington, who was a prominent man in the early history of Harrison County... Mr Martin owns 120 acres of choice land in Spencer township, which is well improved. He devotes some attention to growing small fruits, although he carries on general farming. He is a member of the Christian Church.They had the following children:
+ 1202 M i Robert Martin was born Oct 1872.
1203 F ii Robertie Martin was born 15 Dec 1873 in Harrison County, Indiana. She died 26 Feb 1874 in Harrison County, Indiana and was buried in Woods Chapel Cemetery, Harrison County, Indiana.
+ 1204 F iii Stella J Martin was born 7 Feb 1875 and died 17 Feb 1940.
+ 1205 M iv Manoah Martin was born 15 Mar 1877 and died 1 Jun 1969.
+ 1206 F v Ida Belle Martin was born 19 Jul 1881 and died 1963.
+ 1207 F vi Bethsadia M Martin was born Oct 1884 and died 13 Nov 1971.
+ 1208 M vii Arvil I Martin was born 19 Jul 1888 and died 6 Nov 1981.
Notes for Sanford Martin:
Lived entire married life on a farm near Ramsey, Ind.
Sanford Martin (1848-1923) was born near Borden, in Washington County, Ind. He married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Davis (1851-1936), born near Ramsey, Ind., on Dec. 24, 1871. Elizabeth met Sanford when she worked as a housekeeper for Sanford's family, a wealthy family. Sanford lost most of his money when he loaned it to Robert Davis (Elizabeth's father) who lost the money. They lived their entire married life on a farm 3 or 4 miles from Ramsey, Ind. When Sanford died, his grandchildren were his pallbearers. They are both buried in a little country church cemetery close to Ramsey. Sanford & Elizabeth had 8 children. 2 dying young.:_______________________________________________________________________________
Name: Sanford MARTIN Sex: M Birth: 6 APR 1848 in , Clark, Indiana Death: 23 SEP 1923 in , Harrison, Indiana IDNO: 1.130+293 Note:
!GENEALOGY-BIRTH-DEATH-SPOUSE-MARRIAGE: Marjorie Ann Martin Souder, Certified Genealogical Record Searcher, Rt 3, Box 21 Pekin, Indiana, 47165, PETER MARTIN AND DESCENDANTS, 1989, republished in 1995 by Higginson Books, p. 49, 55 !MARRIAGE: Works Progress Administration of Indiana, INDEX TO MARRIAGE RECORDS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA 1850-1920 Vol. II M-Z, (Vol II also contains records from 1847-1850 in the back.), p. 14 !ORDINANCES: From the LDS IGI
Change Date: 8 JAN 2005 at 16:43:24 1 Father: Manoah MARTIN b: 22 MAR 1816 in , Washington, Indiana Mother: Sarah Ann "Sally" WOOD b: 1821 in Clark, Indiana Marriage 1 Elizabeth DAVIS b: 1850 in Washington, Indiana
Married: 23 DEC 1871 in , Washington, Indiana
Children
Robert MARTIN b: 19 OCT 1872 in , Harrison, Indiana
Roberta MARTIN b: 15 DEC 1873 in , Harrison, Indiana
Stella Jane MARTIN b: 7 FEB 1875 in , Harrison, Indiana
Manoah MARTIN b: 14 MAR 1877 in , Harrison, Indiana
Ida Belle MARTIN b: AUG 1881 in , Harrison, Indiana
Bethsada M. MARTIN b: 13 OCT 1884 in , Harrison, Indiana
Arvel I. MARTIN b: 19 JUL 1888 in , Harrison, Indiana
Infant MARTIN b: Abt 1890 in <, Harrison, Indiana>
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*********************************************************************************************************Elizabeth married Sanford Martin, son of Manoah Martin and Sallie Ann Woods, on 23 Dec 1871 in Washington County, Indiana. Sanford was born 6 Apr 1848 in Washington County, Indiana. He died 23 Sep 1923 in Harrison County, Indiana.
1880 Census Place: Spencer, Harrison, Indiana, NA Film T9-0283, Page 365C, Sanford Martin, 32, born in Indiana, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Indiana, farmer, Elisabeth, 28, born in Indiana, father, born in Kentucky, mother born in Indaina, keeping house, Robert, son, 7, born in Indiana, Stella J, daughter, 5, born in Indiana, Manoah, son, 3, born in Indiana.
1900 census of Spencer County, Harrison County, Indiana, NA Film T623-376, ED 90 page 1B, Sanford Martin, born Apr 1848 in Indiana, Elizabeth, wife, born Jul 1851 in Indiana, Robert, son, born Oct 1872 in Indiana, Stella J, daughter, born Feb 1875 in Indiana, Ida C, daughter, born Aug 1881 in Indiana, Bethsadia M, daughter, born Oct 1884 in Indiana, Arvel J, son, born Jul 1888 in Indiana, Jane P Davis, mother-in-law, born Jun 1818 in Indiana, Paulina Davis, sister-in-law, born Dec 1841 in Indiana.
1910 census of Spencer Township, Harrison County, Indiana, ED 103, page 2B, Sanford Martin, 62, born in Indiana, Elizabeth, wife, 59, born in Indiana, 7 children, 6, living, Arvile I, son, 21, born in Indiana, Cora M, daughter-in-law, 19, born in Indiana, mother of 1, Robert P, grandson, 2, born in Indiana, Pauline Davis, sister-in-law, 68, born in Indiana.
Biographical and Historical Souvenir for the Counties of Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott, and Washington, Indiana, by John M Gresham & Company (1889) - Sanford Martin was born in Washington County, Indiana, April 6, 1848, and is a son of Manoah Martin, who was born near Shelbyville, Kentucky, about 1816. He came to Indiana with his parents in infancy, his father, Lewis Martin, being one of the pioneers of Washington County. He (Lewis) was a native of Virginia, emigrated to Kentucky, and some years after to Indiana. Manoah Martin married Sallie A Wood, a daughter of one of the early settlers of Wood township, Clark County, a township that was named for him. Sanford Martin, the subject of this sketch, was reared to farm life and education in the public schools of the county. He was married in 1870 to Elizabeth Davis, a daughter of Robert Davis, a native of Kentucky, but who come to Indiana with his parents in 1819. Mr and Mrs Martin have six children, as follows: Robert, Stella J, Manoah, Ida B, Bethsadia M, and Arvel. After marriage Mr Martin lived for some time in Clark County, but finally removed to Harrison County, where he has since resided. He settled near the site of an Indian village in what is now Spencer township. His wife's mother was a daughter of Dennis Pennington, who was a prominent man in the early history of Harrison County... Mr Martin owns 120 acres of choice land in Spencer township, which is well improved. He devotes some attention to growing small fruits, although he carries on general farming. He is a member of the Christian Church.
645. Sarah Jane Davis
Sarah Jane Davis was born 2 Sep 1854 in Washington County, Indiana. She died 19 Jan 1927 in Georgetown, Floyd County, Indiana.
1910 census of Georgetown, Floyd County, Indiana, NA Film T624-348, page 207A, Sarah Hogan, 55, born in Indiana, mother of 4, 2 living, widow.
1920 census of Georgetown, Floyd County, Indiana, NA Film T625-428, ED 58, page 5A, Sarah Hogan, 64, born in Indiana, widow.
Sarah married Albert Hogan on 9 Aug 1873 in Washington County, Indiana. Albert was born 24 Aug1850 in New Providence, Clark County, Indiana. He died 19 Feb 1907 in Georgetown, Floyd County, Indiana.
1880 Census of New Salisbury, Harrison County, Indiana, NA Film T9-0283, Page 300A, Albert Hogan, 29, born in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, shoemaker, Sarah, wife, 25, born in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, keeping house, Ada J, 6, born in Indiana, at home, Homer D, 3, born in Indiana, at home.
1900 census of Georgetown, Floyd County, Indiana, NA Film T623-371, ED 54, page 2B, Albert Hogan, born in Aug 1850 in Indiana, Eliza [Sarah Jane], wife, born in Sep 1854 in Indiana, mother of 4, 3 living, Walter M, son, born in Apr 1887 in Indiana.
They had the following children:
+ 1214 F i Ada Jane Hogan was born 28 Apr 1874 and died 22 Feb 1962.
+ 1215 M ii Homer D Hogan was born 3 Aug 1877 and died 25 Dec 1904.
+ 1216 M iii Walter J Hogan was born Apr 1887 and died 1986.
649. Dixon Pennington
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DIXON PENNINGTON was born April 1844 in Indiana. He married MINNIE STRENGOR Abt. 1888. She was born October 1866 in Indiana.Notes for DIXON PENNINGTON:
1900 U.S. Census Clay Twp., Spencer Co., Indiana Page 37 Image 26 of 27 Dwelling 107-113
Dixon Pennington male Farmer age 56 born April 1844 in Indiana, married 12 yrs. Minnie female wife age 33 born Oct 1866 in Indiana married 12 years 3 children all still living
Walter L male son age 8 born July 1891 in Indiana
Lucie J. female daughter age 6 born Dec 1893 in Indiana
Fannie H. female age 3 born July 1896 in Indiana1910 U.S. Census Clay Twp., Spencer Co., IN Roll 360 Book 1 Page 33a Image 23 of 28 Dwelling 79
Dixon Pennington male Farmer age 66 2nd marriage, married 22 yrs. born IN
Minnie female wife age 44, 1st marriage, married 22 years 4 children 4 still living born IN
Walter L. male son age 18 born IN
Lucy L. female daughter age 16 born IN
Fannie H. female daughter age 13 born IN
Dennis E. male son age 9 born IN
Slinger, Carrie female sister-in-law age 34 single born IN
Davis, William male farm hand age 26 single born IN1920 U.S. Census Clay Twp, Spencer Co., IN Roll 465 Book 1 Page 114a Image 19 of 23 Dwelling 56-59
Dixon Pennington male Farmer owns farm age 75 born IN
Minnie female wife age 53 born IN parents born Germany
Dennis E. male son age 14 born IN
Helen female granddaughter age 7 born IN
Lucy Taylor female daughter age 26 married born IN
Samuel D. Taylor male grandchild age 2 & 6/12 born IN
Charles E. Taylor male grandchild age 2/12 born IN**********************************************************************************************************
Name spelled Dickson in 1860 Crawford Co., IN census.
Spencer County IN Archives Photo Tombstone.....Pennington, Dixon/Minnie Stranger
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Edd Marks elrathia61427@yahoo.com October 30, 2006, 10:59 pmCemetery: Union Chapel EUB Cemetery
Name: Dixon/Minnie Stranger PenningtonDate Of Photograph: August 12, 2006
Photo can be seen at:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/in/spencer/photos/tombstones/unionchapeleub/penningt39gph.jpg
Image file size: 120.7 KbDixon Pennington
3 Apr 1844
26 Feb 1924
s/o Zach and Julia Ann Nolin Penningtonhis wife
Minnie Stranger Pennington
20 Oct 1866
3 Aug 1941
Additional Comments:
Union Chapel EUB cem., Lamar, Spencer Co., IN