Notes: Rumsey Family Pages

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601	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Pitman, A. (I6186)
602	Adam Edgar, 50-M-W, farmer, SC	Edgar, Adam (I550)
603	Adam Edgar, 60-M-W, farming, SC	Edgar, Adam (I550)
604	Adda May Cass, daughter, W-F-14, June 1885, single, KS, IL, IL, student	Cass, Adda May (I7673)
605	After an illness of long standing, Mrs. J. C. Macy passed away at her home in Woodston, the morning of January 26, 1916. She is survived by her husband and seven children, all of whom were at her bedside when death came. Adelia George was born near Pleasant Plain, Iowa, August 26, 1856, being 59 years and five months old when she died. She was married October 5, 1876, to John C. Macy, and came with him to Rooks County in November, 1878, settling on their claim in Ash Rock Township where they lived until they moved to Woodston four years ago. Here sons, William C., Wilford R., James F. and Walter R., all live in Ash Rock Township; her daughters, Mrs. J. W. Goodwin, and Miss Ella Macy live in Woodston and Mrs. Roy Bonebrake lives in Stockton. She also left 13 grandchildren and one brother, the latter still living on the old home place in Iowa. Soon after coming to this country she united with the Friends Church, of which she has been a consistent member ever since, though often attending the Congregationalist, Methodist and United Brethren churches when they were the ones in her vicinity, being a firm believer in the religion of Jesus Christ and considering it her duty to work for His cause, regardless of what the name of the church might be. After moving to Woodston she was especially active in church work, being a member of the U. B. Sunday School, Christian Endeavor and Mite Society and was for some time president of the W. C. T. U. The funeral services were held at the Woodston U. B. church last Thursday, conducting by Rev. Manion, assisted by Rev. Clark, the Friends Church minister at Mt. Ayer. It was her request that Rev. Manion preach her funeral and use for his text, Mark 14:8, 'she hath done what she could.' To those who knew her the text seems very appropriate indeed. An early settler and pioneer in a new country, she necessarily met with many hardships but always uncomplainingly 'hath done what she could' to help those about her; a willing work in time of need; and in sickness often denying herself the comforts of life for others even beyond her bodily strength. Of a loving, trusting nature, she inspired in her children an unusual amount of filial love and respect and her loss will be hard for them to bear; but to them and all who knew her the memory of her unselfish life must ever be an inspiration for them to make the best of their lives, whether their opportunities be great or small. Being herself good and pure of heart, she could see no evil in others and died without an ill-wisher in the world. Truly, 'she hath done what she could' and her many little daily acts of kindness and self-denials have made a sum that would be hard to estimate and which will always keep the memory of her fresh in the minds of those she left behind. She was laid to rest in the little cemetery at the Spring Branch Church, near her old home in Ash Rock Township. Taken from The Stockton Review, Stockton, Kansas, 10 Feb 1916.	George, Adelia (I844)
606	After Joseph's death, his wife moved back with her parents in Columbian Co., Ohio. Joseph's farm was purchased by "grandfather Weatherby".	Thomas, Joseph (I736)
607	After marrying Betsey in New York in 1841, the family moved to Wisconsin. After remaining there a few years they settled on the farm in Lake County, Illinois where they remained until John's death.	Sayles, John (I21998)
608	After studying at the Hopkins High School, he went to Marysville High School, from which he graduated. He then entered the Missouri State University at Columbia, where he duly graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1906. He also acquired an AM in 1910. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and at one time was Secretary of the General Alumni Association of the University. He was a fine debater and represented the University in three inter-state debates. In 1914 he was Republican candidate for Congress, and later was first Assistant City Counselor of St. Joseph, MO. He also served as first Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Buchanan Co. For ten years he was Professor of Constitutional Law at St. Joseph, and was appointed as a memer of the State Constitutional Research Commission. In June, 1923 he was appointed by the Governor as Chairman of the State Public Service Commission, at which time the Attorney General said of him: "It is an excellent appointment. In his work as Assistant Attorney General he has combined high ideals with unusual talents and has rendered distinguished service. He is one of the ablest lawyers in Missouri and a public offer of the finest type." IN 1924, he was appointed Assistant Solicitor General of the U.S., with offices in Washington, D.C.	Otis, Merrill Edward (I4717)
609	After the death of Zebulon, the family removed to Fayette County, PA, probably between 1785 and 1790. Zebulon served in the Revolutionary War as a Private in the 1st New York Regiment of the New York Militia, Suffolk Co.	Jennings, Zebulon (I14)
610	Agnes F. HiteFebruary 14, 1918 - December 29, 2006 Agnes F. Hite, 88 of Warren and formerly of Huntington died at 12:00 AM on Friday, December 29, 2006 at Heritage Pointe in Warren. She was a 1937 graduate of Chester Township High School in Wabash County. She was a homemaker and farmer in Union Township with her husband. She was a member of the Andrews Church of the Brethren and was also a member of the Rhythm Band of Huntington where she played at various nursing homes and service clubs. She was born on February 14, 1918 in Elko, IN of Wabash County, a daughter of Charles and Laura (Cozad) Harrell. She was united in marriage to Bryce E. Hite on March 31, 1940 at the Markle Church of Christ. He preceded her in death on December 28, 1990. Survivors include a son: Bruce E. Hite of Lubbock, TX, a daughter: Rita L. Tullis of Andrews, a sister: Barbara Smith of Huntington, three brothers: Thomas P. Harrell of Huntington, Robert O. Harrell of Wabash, Lamoine Harrell of Shirley, IN, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother: Max L. Harrell. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Indiana. Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel with Pastor Jerry Felts officiating. Entombment will be at the Markle Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Andrews Church of the Brethren in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.	Harrell, Agnes F. (I9654)
611	Albert J. Paynter, head, M-W-44, married, OH, England, WV, tractor engineer	Paynter, Albert Jennings (I796)
612	Aldor Fontaine, M-8, single, son, Quebec	Fontaine, Aldor (I9260)
613	Alexander Spotswood served as an aide-de-camp in the British Navy, under the Duke of Marlborough, at the Battle of Bienheim, where he was wounded in the breast on August 13, 1704. He was made Major General in the British service, and appointed to the command of an expedition against Carthagena, which had been formed at Annapolis, MD and died there on the eve of its departure. In 1710 he was appointed lieutenant-governor and commander-in-chief of the Virginia Colony, and remained at this post until 1723. He brought to the colony the right of "Habeas Corpus," but his policies and reforms were not supported by the House of Burgesses, because they thought he had usurped their power. In order to protect the colony from Iroquois Indian raids, he established settlements of friendly Indians, powerful enough to resist attack and concluded a treaty with the Iroquois. In 1739 he became deputy postmaster-general for the American Colonies. In 1740 he was appointed Major-General of an expedition against Carthagena, but died before the embarkation at Annapolis. In 1716 he made the first complete discovery of a passage of the Blue Ridge Mts. From Genealogy of the Spotswood Family in Scotland and Virginia, Charles Campbell, J. Munsell, Albany NY, 1868, p. 13-15 He was bred in the army from his childhood. He served with distinction under the duke of Marlborough: was wounded, in the breast, at the battle of Blenheim, August 13, 1704. When governor of Virginia he sometimes showed his guests a cannon ball, which, when spent, struck his coat in battle. Blenheim Castle is represented in the background of the three-quarter portrait of him preserved (1868), at Chelsea, King William county, Va. He was governor of the colony from 1710 to 1723. He brought over with him the right of habeas corpus, hitherto denied to Virginians, although guarantied to Englishmen by Magna Charta. He was the author of an act making tobacco-notes the medium of ordinary circulation. Being a master of the military art, he kept the militia under excellent discipline. In 1716, Governor Spotswood made the first complete discovery of a passage over the Blue Ridge mountains. Upon his return, he presented each of the gentlemen, who accompanied him, with a golden horse shoe. Some of these were set with precious stones, resembling the heads of horse-shoe nails. The horse-shoe had inscribed, on one side of it, the motto: Sic juvat transcendere montes. A novel entitled: 'The Knight of the Golden Horse-Shoe', by Dr. Wm. A. Caruthers, of Virginia, derives its name and its subject from this exploit of the governor. He urged upon the British government the policy of establishing a chain of posts, beyond the Alleghanies, from the lakes to the Mississippi, to restrain the encroachments of the French. He reduced to submission the Indian tribes, and blending humanity with vigor, taught them, that while he could chastise their insolence, he commiserated their fate. He recommended the intermarriage of the whites with that race. He took measures to extend the advantages of a Christian education to the Indian children. He was proficient in the mathematics and well skilled in architecture: he built the octagon Powder Magazine at Williamsburg, afterwards so noted in the time of Governor Dunmore; rebuilt the College of William and Mary, and made improvements in the governor's house and gardens. He was styled the Tubal Cain of Virginia, and was indeed the pioneer of iron manufacture in North America. Previous to the year 1624, Governor Spotswood had founded, on a horse-shoe peninsula of four hundred acres, on the Rapidan river, in Spotsylvania county (named after him), the little town of Germana, so called as having been settled by Germans, sent over by Queen Anne. During the year 1624, Governor Spotswood married Ann Butler, daughter of Richard Bryan, Esq., of Westminster. She derived her middle name from James Butler, duke of Ormond, her godfather. The governor now resided at Germana. Governor Spotswood left in manuscript a historical account of Virginia during his administration. Although a whig in politics, he was a high churchman, and had high notions of governmental prerogative: but a long residence in Virginia and the identity of his interests with those of the Virginians appear to have greatly changed his views of governmental authority and popular rights.	Spotswood, Alexander (I2947)
614	Alfred Fontaine, M-18, Apr 1893, son, single, Quebec	Fontaine, Alfred (I9254)
615	Alfred T. Rumsey, the veteran carman and sexton, died at his residence in High Street, this city, at about half past six o'clock Monday evening. Mr. Rumsey suffered a stroke of paralysis late Saturday afternoon. He was able to converse all the rest of the day, until about seven o'clock Saturday evening. At that time there was a change for the worse. He became unconscience [unconscious], having another stroke it was supposed. After this he never spoke again, but sank steadily until the eand. Me Rumsey had not enjoyed his accustomed health for over three years pervious to his death. He had experienced a severe stroke of paralysis in the latter part of December 1875. He never fully recovered from this first attack, partially losing the use of his right side by it. The deceased was born in Monroe, this county, October 20, 1804, being in his 75th year when he died. Mr. Rumsey was first married March 12, 1825, to Sarah E. Sloat, a sister of Mrs. Charlotte Tice of this city. He had five children by his first wife, only one of whom survives him--Charles F., now employed by the Pennsylvania Coal Company in this city. Mr. Rumsey gave his attention to farming until he was 27 years old. He then came to Newburgh. Deceased lost his first wife after more than ninteen years of married life. He was remarried in 1845 to Catherine Alexander, and had four children by her. This lady and her children all survive. The latter are James A., a baggage master on the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad; William W., a clerk for the Pennsylvania Coal Company; Frank M., who follows his father's business of carting; and Annie, the wife of Mr. Edward McCrea. When Mr. Rumsey came to Newburgh at the age of 27, he at once went into the business of a carman, and he continually followed this pursuit up to a short time before his first stroke of paralysis--for a period of about 44 years. He was for many years looked upon as a leader by those plying his vocation, and in days long passed often commanded the carmen of Fourth of July celebrations, when they would parade as a body with him at their head. Deceased also served as a church sexton in this city for nearly half a century. His first employment in this capacity was in 1831 when he was engaged as a sexton by the First Methodist Church, who then worshipped in the building since transformed into the Newburgh Opera House. Mr. Rumsey remained sexton of this church until 1844. He then took charge of the edifice on the northwest corner of First and Montgomery streets. It was then occupied by the First Presbyterian congregation. When this society removed to the stone structure in Grand Street (in 1858) and Union Church moved to the corner of Montgomery and First Streets, Mr. Rumsey remained with the old edifice, having become attached to it. He has ever since continued [as] the sexton of Union Church, though in the course of this time the old building was demolished to make room for the present commodious brick one. For a long term of years Mr. Runsey was the city bell ringer and the Superintendent of the town clock. The deceased always had a great fondness for music, particularly that of martial character. He played the fife on many public occasions, officiating at almost all of the public parades at one time. Mr. Runsey's boys inherited this tendency, and there was a time when quite a band could be formed of members of the family. Hiram S., now deceased, was a famous minstrel performer fifteen years or so ago, while Charles E. was at the same time quite an adept at a same business. William W. now plays a snare drum and Frank M. a bass drum. Me. Rumsey was always prompt and active in business and faithful in whatever he undertook. His long residence here made him known to everyone, and he enjoyed the respect and esteem of all. He was a member of the M.E. Church at the time he served as sexton at the Opera House. He connected himself with the Presbyterian Church in 1876, when Rev. C.C. Hall was a resident clergyman. The old carman's funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon, from the late residence at two o'clock and from Union Church at half past two o'clock. The remains will be interred at St. George's Cemetery.	Rumsey, Alfred Tice (I5513)
616	Alfred was sent as Consul to Buenos Aires and died there.	Slade, Alfred M. (I1196)
617	Alia Scovill, daughter, F-W-12, single, KS, KS, MO	Scoville, Martha Awilda (I4698)
618	Alice L. Scovill, F-13, single, daughter, British Columbia, US, US, Methodist	Scovill, Alice Leaetta (I9376)
619	Alice Rumsey, daughter, W-F-24, single, Jul 1875, NY, NY, NY, school teacher	Rumsey, Alice Elizabeth (I9781)
620	Alice Scovill, F-3, 1878, British Columbia	Scovill, Alice Leaetta (I9376)
621	Alice Ward, W-F-9, daughter, at school, IN, England, Wurtemburg	Ward, Alice (I8446)
622	Alida Skillen, 27-F-W, daughter, New York City, single	Skillin, Eliza Ann (I6118)
623	Allene was a registered nurse.	Whitaker, Allene Slade (I7608)
624	Alma H. Krhut, daughter, F-W-4, single, KS, KS, Bohemia	Krhut, Alma Helen (I6685)
625	Alonzo Rumsey was listed with the rest of his family in the 1850 census of Enfield, Tompkins Co, as Oliver A. aged 16. In 1860 in Enfield, he was the eldest child at home at age 26, this time called Alonzo, a farm laborer. In the 1865 state census of Enfield, "Elonzo" Rumsey was 30, a laborer, and his wife Elisa was 22. Both had been born in Tompkins Co, and both married only once. There were no children as yet. They lived with his parents for several years after their marriage, as shown by both the 1865 and 1870 census. In 1870 Alonzo was 35, a farmer with only $300 in real estate, but $1000 in personal property. Eliza was 28, and their children were Edward 5, Don 3 and Julia 1 year old. According to the listing of Industries, in the copy seen at Ithaca, Alonzo Rumsey had a saw mill with a capital investment of $700. It was operated by water power, and he had one employee. The 500 logs used during the preceeding year were valued at $750, and had produced 75,000 feet of lumber valued at $1050. In 1875 Alonzo Rumsey of Enfield was 45, this time a laborer. Elsa was 30, Edward 9, Don 8, Julia 6 and Elmer 4. They were living next to Oliver and Julia Rumsey. By 1880 all but their youngest child had been born. This time Alonzo was a farm laborer aged 44, Eliza was 34, both her parents having come from England. Edward was 14, Don 12, Julia 11, Elmer 9, Alice 5, Frank 2, and Glen 6 months old. In the 1892 census of the 1st Election District of Enfield, "Lon" Rumsey was a broom maker aged 56. Liza was 47, and with them were Elmer 21, a laborer, Frank 14, Charley 14?, Julia 21, and Alice 17?. Glenn was missing, and may have died young, as no further record of him has been found. In 1900 Alonzo and Liza Rumsey were still in Enfield. He was 63 and had gone back to farming, she was 55 and had borne 7 children, all living, which did not include Glenn. Their son Elmer, 28, had become a broom maker. Frank, 22, was a day laborer as was Charles 21. Alice was a school teacher at the age of 24. With them was their grandson, "Don A. Rumsey" aged 8, born in Illinois. This has to be Benjamin Franklin Rumsey, son of Donald Charles⁷ Rumsey, because of age and geography. Alonzo Rumsey of Enfield was listed as one of the heirs in his brother Orville's estate in 1905. There are no probate records on file in Tompkins Co for either Alonzo or Eliza Rumsey, who died within a few months of each other. The informant on Alonzo's death record was Lee Rumsey (#103-28). Though Eliza's death record gave the place of her birth as Newfield, and the 1865 and 1875 enumerations say she was born in Tompkins Co, her family was not spotted in 1850 in either Enfield or Newfield when she would have been 7 years old. Her son Edward's death record gave her birthplace as Canada.	Rumsey, Alonzo (I9760)
626	Althea E. Quillen, daughter, F-W-5, single, NE, NE	Quillen, Althea E. (I9910)
627	Although Bradford's History and Plymouth Colony records often refer to her as "Ellen" or "Helen," when she and her son stated her name in their own deeds of 1638-1643, it is invariably written "Ellinor." Eleanor Billington came with her husband and two sons, John Jr. and Francis, on the Mayflower, on which they had a cabin, an unusual privilege, the reason perhaps being that the Billingtons, who were from a high-up English family, had paid lavishly for this extra comfort. There is evidence that John had a brother, Francis, who went to John Smith's colony about the same time. The family in England spelled their name Bylington. They belonged to the Judges in the time of Henry VIII. In 1638 Eleanor married Gregory Armstrong and their antenuptual contract is said to be the first on record in America.	[Unknown], Elinor (I2426)
628	Although there is a headstone for Alfred Ballou in the Hollywood Cemetery, he chose not to be buried there. The marker in the Hollywood Cemetery only lists his birth date.	Ballou, Alfred Slade (I43)
629	Alton, Kansas, July 6 1907 In the name of God Amen I Helen M. Paynter being of sound mind and memory do hereby make this my last will and testament as follows: 1st I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid in full from the rentals of my farm in Grant Township, Osborne Co. Kansas. After which said farm is to be sold and the proceeds divided equally between my 5 sons John T., Jas. F., W.H., Chas. E. and A. J. Paynter. Also I give and bequeath to my sons J. T. are [our] center table, to Jas. F. are rocking char to W. H. are bed tick and feathers to A. J. family Bible Chas E. one clock. To my daugher Mattie Miller I give and bequath my house and two lots in Alton Kans. and all household goods and personal property not otherwise disposed of that I may die possessed of. Helen M. Paynter And at the request of the said Helen M. Paynter and in her presence and in the presence of each other we the undersigned do hereby witness the signature of Helen M. Paynter to this her Last Will and testament made and signed this 6th day of July 1907. WItness W. Rosegrant Jr. E.B. Cox And at her request she desires to her son John T. to be administrator of my estate.	Patterson, Helen Marr (I730)
630	Alva Skillen, wife, M-W-22, married, KS, United States, United States	Scoville, Martha Awilda (I4698)
631	Alvia Skillin, wife, F-W-27, married, KS	Scoville, Martha Awilda (I4698)
632	Amanda Fontaine, F-1/12, single, daughter, Quebec	Fontaine, Amanda (I6965)
633	Amanda Fontaine, F-20, Mar 1891, daughter, single, Quebec	Fontaine, Amanda (I6965)
634	Amede Archambault, M-17, Quebec	Archambault, Amede (I9246)
635	Amede Archambault, M-6, single, Quebec	Archambault, Amede (I9246)
636	Amedie Viens, M-4, son, Quebec, Quebec, Quebec	Viens, Amedie (I9230)
637	Amos Nowland was a widower in 1900, a laborer aged 40, boarding in Marion Tp, Charlevoix Co, with Albert and Mary Sheldon, age 53 and 32. Warren Nowland born May 1884, was working as a farmer for an Adams couple near by. Perhaps he was son of Amos.)	Nowland, Amos H. (I10286)
638	An Ephraim Halbert was listed in the 1790 census of New Cornwall, Orange Co, NY. The household consisted of 1 male over 16 and 1 under 16, and 1 female, which would be logical for a couple married late in 1788. They were not in Orange Co in 1800. But there was an Ephraim Hulbert in Washington Tp, Cayuga Co, NY, where Jemima's brother John (#17) was living. He and his wife were both between 26 and 44, and they had 2 boys and 1 girl under 10. In 1810 there was an Ephraim Holbert in Fayette, Seneca Co, again with John Rumsey. They now had 1 male and 2 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, the wife was under 45, and Ephraim was over 45. Ephraim was not indexed in either New York or Ohio in 1820. (VES had reported that Jemima died in Ohio.) But in 1830, Ephraim Holbert was enumerated in Amanda Tp, Fairfield Co, Ohio, both he and his wife in their 60s. With them were 1 male under 5, and 1 female 30-39. Ephraim was not indexed in Fairfield Co in 1840 or 1850. There is no proof that any of these was the husband of Jemima Rumsey.	Hurlbert, Ephraim (I5053)
639	Ana M. Malsbury, wife, F-W-47, married 27 years, IA, England, OH, none	[Unknown], Mary M. (I6528)
640	Ancestry of My Three Children: Walchelin fought with Hugh de Montfort I, early in the reign of Duke William, in which both Noblemen were killed. He had an elder brother William, also reported at Hastings, undoubtedly well advanced in years.	De Ferrers, Walchelin (I2246)
641	Ann died during child birth after 26 days of illness.	Howard, Ann (I22055)
642	Ann L. Robinson, 9-F-W, VA	Robinson, Nannie Leiper (I3095)
643	Ann lived on her father's farm until her marriage, then moved to East Union Township, Wayne Co., where she lived until Apr. 1863. They then went to Farmer Township, Defiance Co. and on May 1, 1863 went to the farm where she afterward lived, about seven miles from Bryan, OH.	Otis, Anna (I4757)
644	Anna Cox, wife, F-W-49, married, IL, IL, IL	Martin, Anna (I5306)
645	Anna Cox, wife, F-W-58, married, IL, IL, IL	Martin, Anna (I5306)
646	Anna E. Skillin, wife, F-W-62, married, Sweden, lived at same place in 1935	Davidson, Anna M. (I6157)
647	Anna Fontaine, F-10, single, daughter, Quebec	Fontaine, Anna (I9259)
648	Anna immigrated to the United States in 1897 and became a naturalized citizen the same year.	Davidson, Anna M. (I6157)
649	Anna is boarding with Walter F. Krhut of Collyer, KS in the 1920 census.	Razak, Anna (I447)
650	Anna M. E. C. Paynter, W-F-20, daughter, at home, OH, PA, England	Paynter, Margaret Ellen Celestia (I8064)

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At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Pitman, A. (I6186)

602

Adam Edgar, 50-M-W, farmer, SC

Edgar, Adam (I550)

603

Adam Edgar, 60-M-W, farming, SC

Edgar, Adam (I550)

604

Adda May Cass, daughter, W-F-14, June 1885, single, KS, IL, IL, student

Cass, Adda May (I7673)

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After an illness of long standing, Mrs. J. C. Macy passed away at her home in Woodston, the morning of January 26, 1916. She is survived by her husband and seven children, all of whom were at her bedside when death came.

Adelia George was born near Pleasant Plain, Iowa, August 26, 1856, being 59 years and five months old when she died. She was married October 5, 1876, to John C. Macy, and came with him to Rooks County in November, 1878, settling on their claim in Ash Rock Township where they lived until they moved to Woodston four years ago. Here sons, William C., Wilford R., James F. and Walter R., all live in Ash Rock Township; her daughters, Mrs. J. W. Goodwin, and Miss Ella Macy live in Woodston and Mrs. Roy Bonebrake lives in Stockton. She also left 13 grandchildren and one brother, the latter still living on the old home place in Iowa.

Soon after coming to this country she united with the Friends Church, of which she has been a consistent member ever since, though often attending the Congregationalist, Methodist and United Brethren churches when they were the ones in her vicinity, being a firm believer in the religion of Jesus Christ and considering it her duty to work for His cause, regardless of what the name of the church might be. After moving to Woodston she was especially active in church work, being a member of the U. B. Sunday School, Christian Endeavor and Mite Society and was for some time president of the W. C. T. U.

The funeral services were held at the Woodston U. B. church last Thursday, conducting by Rev. Manion, assisted by Rev. Clark, the Friends Church minister at Mt. Ayer. It was her request that Rev. Manion preach her funeral and use for his text, Mark 14:8, 'she hath done what she could.'

To those who knew her the text seems very appropriate indeed. An early settler and pioneer in a new country, she necessarily met with many hardships but always uncomplainingly 'hath done what she could' to help those about her; a willing work in time of need; and in sickness often denying herself the comforts of life for others even beyond her bodily strength. Of a loving, trusting nature, she inspired in her children an unusual amount of filial love and respect and her loss will be hard for them to bear; but to them and all who knew her the memory of her unselfish life must ever be an inspiration for them to make the best of their lives, whether their opportunities be great or small. Being herself good and pure of heart, she could see no evil in others and died without an ill-wisher in the world. Truly, 'she hath done what she could' and her many little daily acts of kindness and self-denials have made a sum that would be hard to estimate and which will always keep the memory of her fresh in the minds of those she left behind. She was laid to rest in the little cemetery at the Spring Branch Church, near her old home in Ash Rock Township.

Taken from The Stockton Review, Stockton, Kansas, 10 Feb 1916.

George, Adelia (I844)

606

After Joseph's death, his wife moved back with her parents in Columbian Co., Ohio. Joseph's farm was purchased by "grandfather Weatherby".

Thomas, Joseph (I736)

607

After marrying Betsey in New York in 1841, the family moved to Wisconsin. After remaining there a few years they settled on the farm in Lake County, Illinois where they remained until John's death.

Sayles, John (I21998)

608

After studying at the Hopkins High School, he went to Marysville High School, from which he graduated. He then entered the Missouri State University at Columbia, where he duly graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1906. He also acquired an AM in 1910. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and at one time was Secretary of the General Alumni Association of the University. He was a fine debater and represented the University in three inter-state debates.

In 1914 he was Republican candidate for Congress, and later was first Assistant City Counselor of St. Joseph, MO. He also served as first Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Buchanan Co. For ten years he was Professor of Constitutional Law at St. Joseph, and was appointed as a memer of the State Constitutional Research Commission. In June, 1923 he was appointed by the Governor as Chairman of the State Public Service Commission, at which time the Attorney General said of him:

"It is an excellent appointment. In his work as Assistant Attorney General he has combined high ideals with unusual talents and has rendered distinguished service. He is one of the ablest lawyers in Missouri and a public offer of the finest type."

IN 1924, he was appointed Assistant Solicitor General of the U.S., with offices in Washington, D.C.

Otis, Merrill Edward (I4717)

609

After the death of Zebulon, the family removed to Fayette County, PA, probably between 1785 and 1790.

Zebulon served in the Revolutionary War as a Private in the 1st New York Regiment of the New York Militia, Suffolk Co.

Jennings, Zebulon (I14)

610

Agnes F. HiteFebruary 14, 1918 - December 29, 2006 Agnes F. Hite, 88 of Warren and formerly of Huntington died at 12:00 AM on Friday, December 29, 2006 at Heritage Pointe in Warren. She was a 1937 graduate of Chester Township High School in Wabash County. She was a homemaker and farmer in Union Township with her husband. She was a member of the Andrews Church of the Brethren and was also a member of the Rhythm Band of Huntington where she played at various nursing homes and service clubs. She was born on February 14, 1918 in Elko, IN of Wabash County, a daughter of Charles and Laura (Cozad) Harrell. She was united in marriage to Bryce E. Hite on March 31, 1940 at the Markle Church of Christ. He preceded her in death on December 28, 1990. Survivors include a son: Bruce E. Hite of Lubbock, TX, a daughter: Rita L. Tullis of Andrews, a sister: Barbara Smith of Huntington, three brothers: Thomas P. Harrell of Huntington, Robert O. Harrell of Wabash, Lamoine Harrell of Shirley, IN, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother: Max L. Harrell. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Indiana. Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel with Pastor Jerry Felts officiating. Entombment will be at the Markle Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Andrews Church of the Brethren in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.

Harrell, Agnes F. (I9654)

611

Albert J. Paynter, head, M-W-44, married, OH, England, WV, tractor engineer

Paynter, Albert Jennings (I796)

612

Aldor Fontaine, M-8, single, son, Quebec

Fontaine, Aldor (I9260)

613

Alexander Spotswood served as an aide-de-camp in the British Navy, under the Duke of Marlborough, at the Battle of Bienheim, where he was wounded in the breast on August 13, 1704. He was made Major General in the British service, and appointed to the command of an expedition against Carthagena, which had been formed at Annapolis, MD and died there on the eve of its departure.

In 1710 he was appointed lieutenant-governor and commander-in-chief of the Virginia Colony, and remained at this post until 1723. He brought to the colony the right of "Habeas Corpus," but his policies and reforms were not supported by the House of Burgesses, because they thought he had usurped their power. In order to protect the colony from Iroquois Indian raids, he established settlements of friendly Indians, powerful enough to resist attack and concluded a treaty with the Iroquois. In 1739 he became deputy postmaster-general for the American Colonies. In 1740 he was appointed Major-General of an expedition against Carthagena, but died before the embarkation at Annapolis.

In 1716 he made the first complete discovery of a passage of the Blue Ridge Mts.

From Genealogy of the Spotswood Family in Scotland and Virginia, Charles Campbell, J. Munsell, Albany NY, 1868, p. 13-15
He was bred in the army from his childhood. He served with distinction under the duke of Marlborough: was wounded, in the breast, at the battle of Blenheim, August 13, 1704. When governor of Virginia he sometimes showed his guests a cannon ball, which, when spent, struck his coat in battle. Blenheim Castle is represented in the background of the three-quarter portrait of him preserved (1868), at Chelsea, King William county, Va.
He was governor of the colony from 1710 to 1723. He brought over with him the right of habeas corpus, hitherto denied to Virginians, although guarantied to Englishmen by Magna Charta. He was the author of an act making tobacco-notes the medium of ordinary circulation. Being a master of the military art, he kept the militia under excellent discipline.
In 1716, Governor Spotswood made the first complete discovery of a passage over the Blue Ridge mountains. Upon his return, he presented each of the gentlemen, who accompanied him, with a golden horse shoe. Some of these were set with precious stones, resembling the heads of horse-shoe nails. The horse-shoe had inscribed, on one side of it, the motto: Sic juvat transcendere montes. A novel entitled: 'The Knight of the Golden Horse-Shoe', by Dr. Wm. A. Caruthers, of Virginia, derives its name and its subject from this exploit of the governor.
He urged upon the British government the policy of establishing a chain of posts, beyond the Alleghanies, from the lakes to the Mississippi, to restrain the encroachments of the French. He reduced to submission the Indian tribes, and blending humanity with vigor, taught them, that while he could chastise their insolence, he commiserated their fate. He recommended the intermarriage of the whites with that race. He took measures to extend the advantages of a Christian education to the Indian children.
He was proficient in the mathematics and well skilled in architecture: he built the octagon Powder Magazine at Williamsburg, afterwards so noted in the time of Governor Dunmore; rebuilt the College of William and Mary, and made improvements in the governor's house and gardens. He was styled the Tubal Cain of Virginia, and was indeed the pioneer of iron manufacture in North America.
Previous to the year 1624, Governor Spotswood had founded, on a horse-shoe peninsula of four hundred acres, on the Rapidan river, in Spotsylvania county (named after him), the little town of Germana, so called as having been settled by Germans, sent over by Queen Anne.
During the year 1624, Governor Spotswood married Ann Butler, daughter of Richard Bryan, Esq., of Westminster. She derived her middle name from James Butler, duke of Ormond, her godfather. The governor now resided at Germana.
Governor Spotswood left in manuscript a historical account of Virginia during his administration. Although a whig in politics, he was a high churchman, and had high notions of governmental prerogative: but a long residence in Virginia and the identity of his interests with those of the Virginians appear to have greatly changed his views of governmental authority and popular rights.

Spotswood, Alexander (I2947)

614

Alfred Fontaine, M-18, Apr 1893, son, single, Quebec

Fontaine, Alfred (I9254)

615

Alfred T. Rumsey, the veteran carman and sexton, died at his residence in High Street, this city, at about half past six o'clock Monday evening. Mr. Rumsey suffered a stroke of paralysis late Saturday afternoon. He was able to converse all the rest of the day, until about seven o'clock Saturday evening. At that time there was a change for the worse. He became unconscience [unconscious], having another stroke it was supposed. After this he never spoke again, but sank steadily until the eand. Me Rumsey had not enjoyed his accustomed health for over three years pervious to his death. He had experienced a severe stroke of paralysis in the latter part of December 1875. He never fully recovered from this first attack, partially losing the use of his right side by it.

The deceased was born in Monroe, this county, October 20, 1804, being in his 75th year when he died. Mr. Rumsey was first married March 12, 1825, to Sarah E. Sloat, a sister of Mrs. Charlotte Tice of this city. He had five children by his first wife, only one of whom survives him--Charles F., now employed by the Pennsylvania Coal Company in this city. Mr. Rumsey gave his attention to farming until he was 27 years old. He then came to Newburgh. Deceased lost his first wife after more than ninteen years of married life. He was remarried in 1845 to Catherine Alexander, and had four children by her. This lady and her children all survive. The latter are James A., a baggage master on the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad; William W., a clerk for the Pennsylvania Coal Company; Frank M., who follows his father's business of carting; and Annie, the wife of Mr. Edward McCrea.
When Mr. Rumsey came to Newburgh at the age of 27, he at once went into the business of a carman, and he continually followed this pursuit up to a short time before his first stroke of paralysis--for a period of about 44 years. He was for many years looked upon as a leader by those plying his vocation, and in days long passed often commanded the carmen of Fourth of July celebrations, when they would parade as a body with him at their head. Deceased also served as a church sexton in this city for nearly half a century. His first employment in this capacity was in 1831 when he was engaged as a sexton by the First Methodist Church, who then worshipped in the building since transformed into the Newburgh Opera House. Mr. Rumsey remained sexton of this church until 1844. He then took charge of the edifice on the northwest corner of First and Montgomery streets. It was then occupied by the First Presbyterian congregation. When this society removed to the stone structure in Grand Street (in 1858) and Union Church moved to the corner of Montgomery and First Streets, Mr. Rumsey remained with the old edifice, having become attached to it. He has ever since continued [as] the sexton of Union Church, though in the course of this time the old building was demolished to make room for the present commodious brick one. For a long term of years Mr. Runsey was the city bell ringer and the Superintendent of the town clock.
The deceased always had a great fondness for music, particularly that of martial character. He played the fife on many public occasions, officiating at almost all of the public parades at one time. Mr. Runsey's boys inherited this tendency, and there was a time when quite a band could be formed of members of the family. Hiram S., now deceased, was a famous minstrel performer fifteen years or so ago, while Charles E. was at the same time quite an adept at a same business. William W. now plays a snare drum and Frank M. a bass drum. Me. Rumsey was always prompt and active in business and faithful in whatever he undertook. His long residence here made him known to everyone, and he enjoyed the respect and esteem of all. He was a member of the M.E. Church at the time he served as sexton at the Opera House. He connected himself with the Presbyterian Church in 1876, when Rev. C.C. Hall was a resident clergyman.
The old carman's funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon, from the late residence at two o'clock and from Union Church at half past two o'clock. The remains will be interred at St. George's Cemetery.

Rumsey, Alfred Tice (I5513)

616

Alfred was sent as Consul to Buenos Aires and died there.

Slade, Alfred M. (I1196)

617

Alia Scovill, daughter, F-W-12, single, KS, KS, MO

Scoville, Martha Awilda (I4698)

618

Alice L. Scovill, F-13, single, daughter, British Columbia, US, US, Methodist

Scovill, Alice Leaetta (I9376)

619

Alice Rumsey, daughter, W-F-24, single, Jul 1875, NY, NY, NY, school teacher

Rumsey, Alice Elizabeth (I9781)

620

Alice Scovill, F-3, 1878, British Columbia

Scovill, Alice Leaetta (I9376)

621

Alice Ward, W-F-9, daughter, at school, IN, England, Wurtemburg

Ward, Alice (I8446)

622

Alida Skillen, 27-F-W, daughter, New York City, single

Skillin, Eliza Ann (I6118)

623

Allene was a registered nurse.

Whitaker, Allene Slade (I7608)

624

Alma H. Krhut, daughter, F-W-4, single, KS, KS, Bohemia

Krhut, Alma Helen (I6685)

625

Alonzo Rumsey was listed with the rest of his family in the 1850 census of Enfield, Tompkins Co, as Oliver A. aged 16. In 1860 in Enfield, he was the eldest child at home at age 26, this time called Alonzo, a farm laborer.

In the 1865 state census of Enfield, "Elonzo" Rumsey was 30, a laborer, and his wife Elisa was 22. Both had been born in Tompkins Co, and both married only once. There were no children as yet. They lived with his parents for several years after their marriage, as shown by both the 1865 and 1870 census.

In 1870 Alonzo was 35, a farmer with only $300 in real estate, but $1000 in personal property. Eliza was 28, and their children were Edward 5, Don 3 and Julia 1 year old. According to the listing of Industries, in the copy seen at Ithaca, Alonzo Rumsey had a saw mill with a capital investment of $700. It was operated by water power, and he had one employee. The 500 logs used during the
preceeding year were valued at $750, and had produced 75,000 feet of lumber
valued at $1050.

In 1875 Alonzo Rumsey of Enfield was 45, this time a laborer. Elsa was 30, Edward 9, Don 8, Julia 6 and Elmer 4. They were living next to Oliver and Julia Rumsey.

By 1880 all but their youngest child had been born. This time Alonzo was a farm laborer aged 44, Eliza was 34, both her parents having come from England. Edward was 14, Don 12, Julia 11, Elmer 9, Alice 5, Frank 2, and Glen 6 months old.

In the 1892 census of the 1st Election District of Enfield, "Lon" Rumsey was a broom maker aged 56. Liza was 47, and with them were Elmer 21, a laborer, Frank 14, Charley 14?, Julia 21, and Alice 17?. Glenn was missing, and may have died young, as no further record of him has been found.

In 1900 Alonzo and Liza Rumsey were still in Enfield. He was 63 and had gone back to farming, she was 55 and had borne 7 children, all living, which did not include Glenn. Their son Elmer, 28, had become a broom maker. Frank, 22, was a day laborer as was Charles 21. Alice was a school teacher at the age of 24. With them was their grandson, "Don A. Rumsey" aged 8, born in Illinois. This has to be Benjamin Franklin Rumsey, son of Donald Charles⁷ Rumsey, because of age and geography. Alonzo Rumsey of Enfield was listed as one of the heirs in his brother Orville's estate in 1905.

There are no probate records on file in Tompkins Co for either Alonzo or Eliza Rumsey, who died within a few months of each other. The informant on Alonzo's death record was Lee Rumsey (#103-28). Though Eliza's death record gave the place of her birth as Newfield, and the 1865 and 1875 enumerations say she was born in Tompkins Co, her family was not spotted in 1850 in either Enfield or Newfield when she would have been 7 years old. Her son Edward's death record gave her birthplace as Canada.

Rumsey, Alonzo (I9760)

626

Althea E. Quillen, daughter, F-W-5, single, NE, NE

Quillen, Althea E. (I9910)

627

Although Bradford's History and Plymouth Colony records often refer to her as "Ellen" or "Helen," when she and her son stated her name in their own deeds of 1638-1643, it is invariably written "Ellinor."

Eleanor Billington came with her husband and two sons, John Jr. and Francis, on the Mayflower, on which they had a cabin, an unusual privilege, the reason perhaps being that the Billingtons, who were from a high-up English family, had paid lavishly for this extra comfort. There is evidence that John had a brother, Francis, who went to John Smith's colony about the same time. The family in England spelled their name Bylington. They belonged to the Judges in the time of Henry VIII.

In 1638 Eleanor married Gregory Armstrong and their antenuptual contract is said to be the first on record in America.

[Unknown], Elinor (I2426)

628

Although there is a headstone for Alfred Ballou in the Hollywood Cemetery, he chose not to be buried there. The marker in the Hollywood Cemetery only lists his birth date.

Ballou, Alfred Slade (I43)

629

Alton, Kansas, July 6 1907

In the name of God Amen I Helen M. Paynter being of sound mind and memory do hereby make this my last will and testament as follows: 1st I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid in full from the rentals of my farm in Grant Township, Osborne Co. Kansas.

After which said farm is to be sold and the proceeds divided equally between my 5 sons John T., Jas. F., W.H., Chas. E. and A. J. Paynter. Also I give and bequeath to my sons J. T. are [our] center table, to Jas. F. are rocking char to W. H. are bed tick and feathers to A. J. family Bible Chas E. one clock.

To my daugher Mattie Miller I give and bequath my house and two lots in Alton Kans. and all household goods and personal property not otherwise disposed of that I may die possessed of.

Helen M. Paynter

And at the request of the said Helen M. Paynter and in her presence and in the presence of each other we the undersigned do hereby witness the signature of Helen M. Paynter to this her Last Will and testament made and signed this 6th day of July 1907.

WItness
W. Rosegrant Jr.
E.B. Cox

And at her request she desires to her son John T. to be administrator of my estate.

Patterson, Helen Marr (I730)

630

Alva Skillen, wife, M-W-22, married, KS, United States, United States

Scoville, Martha Awilda (I4698)

631

Alvia Skillin, wife, F-W-27, married, KS

Scoville, Martha Awilda (I4698)

632

Amanda Fontaine, F-1/12, single, daughter, Quebec

Fontaine, Amanda (I6965)

633

Amanda Fontaine, F-20, Mar 1891, daughter, single, Quebec

Fontaine, Amanda (I6965)

634

Amede Archambault, M-17, Quebec

Archambault, Amede (I9246)

635

Amede Archambault, M-6, single, Quebec

Archambault, Amede (I9246)

636

Amedie Viens, M-4, son, Quebec, Quebec, Quebec

Viens, Amedie (I9230)

637

Amos Nowland was a widower in 1900, a laborer aged 40, boarding in Marion Tp, Charlevoix Co, with Albert and Mary Sheldon, age 53 and 32. Warren Nowland born May 1884, was working as a farmer for an Adams couple near by. Perhaps he was son of Amos.)

Nowland, Amos H. (I10286)

638

An Ephraim Halbert was listed in the 1790 census of New Cornwall, Orange Co, NY. The household consisted of 1 male over 16 and 1 under 16, and 1 female, which would be logical for a couple married late in 1788.

They were not in Orange Co in 1800. But there was an Ephraim Hulbert in Washington Tp, Cayuga Co, NY, where Jemima's brother John (#17) was living. He and his wife were both between 26 and 44, and they had 2 boys and 1 girl under 10.

In 1810 there was an Ephraim Holbert in Fayette, Seneca Co, again with John Rumsey. They now had 1 male and 2 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, the wife was under 45, and Ephraim was over 45.

Ephraim was not indexed in either New York or Ohio in 1820. (VES had reported that Jemima died in Ohio.) But in 1830, Ephraim Holbert was enumerated in Amanda Tp, Fairfield Co, Ohio, both he and his wife in their
60s. With them were 1 male under 5, and 1 female 30-39. Ephraim was not indexed in Fairfield Co in 1840 or 1850.

There is no proof that any of these was the husband of Jemima Rumsey.

Hurlbert, Ephraim (I5053)

639

Ana M. Malsbury, wife, F-W-47, married 27 years, IA, England, OH, none

[Unknown], Mary M. (I6528)

640

Ancestry of My Three Children: Walchelin fought with Hugh de Montfort I, early in the reign of Duke William, in which both Noblemen were killed. He had an elder brother William, also reported at Hastings, undoubtedly well advanced in years.

De Ferrers, Walchelin (I2246)

641

Ann died during child birth after 26 days of illness.

Howard, Ann (I22055)

642

Ann L. Robinson, 9-F-W, VA

Robinson, Nannie Leiper (I3095)

643

Ann lived on her father's farm until her marriage, then moved to East Union Township, Wayne Co., where she lived until Apr. 1863. They then went to Farmer Township, Defiance Co. and on May 1, 1863 went to the farm where she afterward lived, about seven miles from Bryan, OH.

Otis, Anna (I4757)

644

Anna Cox, wife, F-W-49, married, IL, IL, IL

Martin, Anna (I5306)

645

Anna Cox, wife, F-W-58, married, IL, IL, IL

Martin, Anna (I5306)

646

Anna E. Skillin, wife, F-W-62, married, Sweden, lived at same place in 1935

Davidson, Anna M. (I6157)

647

Anna Fontaine, F-10, single, daughter, Quebec

Fontaine, Anna (I9259)

648

Anna immigrated to the United States in 1897 and became a naturalized citizen the same year.

Davidson, Anna M. (I6157)

649

Anna is boarding with Walter F. Krhut of Collyer, KS in the 1920 census.

Razak, Anna (I447)

650

Anna M. E. C. Paynter, W-F-20, daughter, at home, OH, PA, England

Paynter, Margaret Ellen Celestia (I8064)

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