Baker, Henry Harrison

Henry Harrison Baker

Problem: Marriage dates of 7 Mar 1843 and 9 Mar 1843 have been listed.

CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp., 393/393 (P.O. Woodsfield), page 54, Sheet 58-59, June 1860
Henry Baker, 36, m. laborer, 260/100, OH
Mary L., 1, f. OH [out of order, There is a 9 year old, Mary, also listed.
Who is this person? REH]
Emily J., 32, f. OH
Vincent, 16, m. OH; Lucinda, 15, f. OH; Samuel, 13, m. OH
Sarah E., 11, f. OH; Mary, 9, f. OH; David, 7, m. OH; William, 5, m. OH
Martin, 2, m. OH
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

CENSUS: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp., 194-192
Henry H. Baker, 48, OH, farmer; Emily J., 44, OH, keep house
Samuel K., 22, OH, farm labor; Sarah E., 20, OH, help mother
Mary M., 18, OH, help mother; David, 16, OH, farm laborer
William, 14, OH, farm laborer; Jackson, 12, OH, farm laborer
John Westly, 10, OH, farm laborer; Henry J., 7, OH, school
Fanny E., 5, OH; Peter D., 2, OH
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)


EMIGRATION: Monroe Co., OH to Tyler Co., WV, after the 1870 census and before the 1880 census.

OBITUARY:
Henry Baker an aged well know citizen of Alma, Tyler County, West Virginia died at his home of old age. He was born in Monroe Co., Ohio on 11 Oct 1822. In May 1843, he married Miss H.J. Hall and to this union twelve children were born:

David Baker of Doddridge Co., West Virginia
William Baker of Alma, West Virginia
Jackson Baker of Sancho, West Virginia
John Baker of Josephs Mills, West Virginia
H.J. of Sistersville, West Virginia
Mrs. Sarah Pasco of Alma, West Virginia
Mrs. Mary Twyman of Ritchie Co., West Virginia
Mrs. Fanny Clark of Latrobe, Pennsylvania

These 8 survive Henry.

The deceased was a member of the Christian Church.

Funeral services were held at his late home and conducted by Rev. Sutton, Interment in the Pierpoint Cemetery.
(Source: Tyler County Journal, 6 Aug 1908 - furnished by Valerie Kramer)

Okey, Cornelius

Cornelius Okey

CHILDREN: 13 children, 7 sons and 6 daughters.

ORGANIZATIONS: Member of the Masons for nearly 40 years.

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Cornelius Okey was the first Monroe Co., OH Auditor, the first county Recorder and county Commissioner, ca. 1815. He was elected three times to the State Legislature.
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Families, p. 233 - written by Minnie Louise Decker Gadea)

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: Marriage date of 1 Feb 1805 has been listed. In the obituary of Cornelius Okey the date is listed as, 5 Feb 1805. On page 219, Vol. VII, of Fedorchak she states that Cornelius Okey married Hannah Weir in Belmont Co., OH and that the marriage record can be found there. She didn't list the marriage date.

Census: 1820, in Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp.
Cornelius Okey
Males:
00-10, 1; 10-16, 3; 16-18, O; 18-26, 0; 26-45, 1; 45&up, 0
Females:
00-10, 4; 10-16, 0; 16-26, 0; 26-45, 1; 45&up, 0
(Source: The Federal Census Monroe County, Ohio 1820-1830-1840 - Monroe County
Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society)


LEGAL_MATTER: Court of Common Pleas, Monroe Co., OH, June term, 1823.
Cornelius Okey was appointed guardian of Jacob Agin, aged 12 years, the 5th of Sept. next (1823), this would give him a birthdae of [5 Sep] 1811, also Rachel Again, aged 11 1st of Sept. 1823, b. [1 Sep] 1812, Naomi Agin, aged 8 yrs. 13 Nov. 1823 (b. [13 Nov] 1815) and David Agin, aged 7 yrs. (b. 1819). All were minor children of Asher Agin, deceased. [There mother was, Elizabeth Kidwiler. The children's older sister, Catherine, was married to James Weir Okey, son of Cornelius Okey. REH]
(Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. VII, p. 151)

Census: 1830, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp.
Cornelius Okey
Males:
00-05, 1; 05-10, 2; 10-15, 2; 15-20, 1; 20-30, 0; 30-40, 0;
40-50, 1; 50-60, 0; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
Females:
00-05, 1; 05-10, 1; 10-15, 1; 15-20, 2; 20-30, 0; 30-40, 0;
40-50, 1; 50-60, 0; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
(Source: The Federal Census Monroe County, Ohio 1820-1830-1840 - Monroe County
Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society)

Census: 1840, in Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp.
Cornelius Okey
Males:
00-05, 0; 05-10, 0; 10-15, 1; 15-20, 2; 20-30, 1; 30-40, 0;
40-50, 0; 50-60, 1; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
Females:
00-05, 0; 05-10, 1; 10-15, 1; 15-20, 1; 20-30, 2; 30-40, 0;
40-50, 0; 50-60, 1; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
(Source: The Federal Census Monroe County, Ohio 1820-1830-1840 - Monroe County
Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society)

LEGAL_MATTER: Court of Common Pleas, Monroe Co., OH, Journal 3, Sept term, 1841
William Piatt, aged 15 years, next May, son of James Piatt, deceased, made choice of Cornelius Okey as his guardian. Bond set in sum of $100. Cornelius Okey was appointed guardian of Simon Piatt, aged 12, May 1st last, John Piatt, aged 10 years May last, sons of James Piatt, deceased, and Susanna Piatt, aged 5 years April next, dau. of said James Piatt, bonds given in the some of $100 each. [Note: The parents of the children were James Piatt, Jr. and Catherine Moffett. Grandparents were James Piatt, Sr. and Nancy Colman. James Piatt, Jr. died 18 Mar 1840 in Monroe Co., OH. Catherine Moffett lived until, 25 May 1882. Richard E. Henthorn]
(Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Vol. IX, p. 301)


CENSUS: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp., 288/288, 7 Aug 1850
Cornelius Okey, 67, m. farmer, 4000, Del.
Hannah, 63, f. PA
Hester, 28, f. OH; Sophia, 24, f. OH; Sarah, 22, f. OH; Jane, 20, f. OH
Cordelia, 18, f. OH
Franklin Morrison, 21, m. laborer, OH
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)


OBITUARY: Died 23 Sep 1859, Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.
Col. Cornelius Okey, one of the earliest settlers in this country, died at his residence one half mile north of this place, on Friday morning, Sept. 23, 1859. He was the eldest son of Judge Levin Okey, and was born in Lewiston, Sussex County, Delaware, on the 3rd of January 1783. In the spring of 1800, he removed with his father's family to the mouth of Captina, in Belmont County, in this State, where, on the 5th of February, 1805, he was married to Hannah Wier, whom he survived seven years. The issue of the marriage was thirteen children, seven sons and six daughters, all of whom are still living.

In the Spring of 1815, he removed to the farm on which he resided at the time of his decease. We do not use the word farm as now understood, for then it was an unbroken forest. Here he settled down, cleared out his farm, reared his family, and grew up with the country. At that day the facilities for acquiring an education were extremely limited, but being possessed of a strong native intellect, he to a very considerable extent overcame the disadvantage of the lack of early education; and shortly after the organization of the county, we find him filling important political stations. In 1825, he represented the county in State legislature, and afterwards was re-elected to the same office several times. He also filled the office of Auditor and Recorder and that of Sheriff from 1835 to 1839, and was a Justice of the Peace for many years. All these stations he filled with satisfaction to his constituents, and credit to himself.

The virtues of bravery and hospitality he possessed in common with nearly all the pioneers of the Western country. And although as we have just stated, he was frequently elevated by the free choice of his fellow citizens to posts of honor and importance, yet he was remarkably plain and unassuming in his manners; and however dark the future appeared to others, he was ever hopeful, ever cheerful.

He was buried by the Masons of Monroe Lodge, with all the ceremonies of that ancient order, with which he had been connected nearly forty years. The interment was in a private family burying ground in the orchard planted with his own hands. He was followed to his last resting place by an unusual number of actual descendants. Twelve out of the thirteen were there, the sons with their wives and the daughters with their husbands, and besides he was mourned by a large number of grand children and great grand children.

Col. Okey had the most unyielding faith in the final happiness of all mankind, and no one ever entered more cheerfully on his journey to that "undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler returns." We had the pleasure of seeing and conversing with him the day prevoius to his death, and we found him gently sinking to rest, as a tired child sinks into sleep on its mother's lap. Thus full of years and of honors, was he gathered to his fathers. "May our last end be like his." Woodsfield September 28th 1859. W.P.R.
(Source: The Spirit of Democracy, issue dated, 4 or 5 October 1859, Vol. XVI, No. 30, published in Woodsfield, OH - shared by John Ogden in the Monroe OGS Navigator, April 2004, p. 37 - typed here by Richard E. Henthorn)

OBITUARY-REFERENCE: Part of the obituary is published in
(Source: "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio," by Catharine Foreaker
Fedorchak, Vol. VII, p. 219)

Atkinson, Lydia Martha (Eagler)

Lydia Martha Eagler

BIRTH: 22 Apr 1841 near Olive, Noble Co., OH

AKA: Martha Eagler

OBITUARY: 1841 Mrs. B.F. Atkinson 1908
On a beautiful autumn day, the twenty-seventh of October [1908] at her home in Caldwell, Ohio, surrounded by her immediate family, calmly as an infant closes its eyes in slumber, thus calmly and peacefully did Lydia Martha Atkinson pass to her long sleep and her spirit returned to the God who gave it.

She was born near Olive, in Noble county, O., April 22, 1841, her parents being John and Mary (Schofield) Eagler both natives of Pennsylvania. In the early years of the last century they settled in what is now Noble county, to which union were born the following children: Elizabeth (deceased); Will and Joseph both residing in Illinois; Charles of Macksburg; Lydia Martha, the subject of this sketch; John (deceased); Nancy J. of Macksburg; and David.

She obeyed the scriptural injunction: "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth," having united [with] the Methodist Episcopal church [at] the age of sixteen.

On the third [day] of September 1865, she was united in marriage with B.F. Atkinson and [trans]ferred her membership to the [Christ]ian Church of which her hus[band] was a member, thus for nearing ... century theirs was a united .. in all things religious, as well [as] social and moral.

She was an ... ... christian, wife and mother, one whose christian character portrayed itself in all her daily walk and conversation, and her absence from her loved ones leaves aching hearts whose consolation rests in the faith that wife, mother and sister has gone to her Savior [sic] as she so earnestly prayed to do during her long sickness.

Mrs. Atkinson's sickness dates from the 25th of April last and she has been confined to her bed for the past seven weeks, during all of which time she was a most patient sufferer, never complaining and hoping for the best. When it became evident to her that her days were nearly numbered and the sands of life were nearly run, her contentment was perfect for she had long ago "set her house in order," and occupied much of her last hours in arranging for the welfare of her family.

On the 22nd day of April, 1886, the family removed from their home in Macksburg and have ever since made their home in Caldwell, a community whose loving kindness and sympathy cannot be bounded by time but reaches beyond into the sunshine of Eternity.

She leaves behind to mourn their great loss, besides brothers and sisters, a lonely husband and the following children: William S. Atkinson, Miss Mary Atkinson, Mrs. Alma Quick, Mrs. Lillie Kean, Mrs. Jessie Way of Wheeling, W.Va., Mrs. Bertha Brennan, and C.F. Atkinson of Dexter City, Ohio, one sweet little infant, Lula Jones, whom she has joined after many years of waiting, never again to part, but who watch and wait with beckoning hands until they all may be reunited in the home, "Over There."

The last sad rites will be conducted by Rev. L.W. Finley at the family residence on Main St., Thursday, at 10 a.m. after which interment will be made in the Olive cemetery.
(Source: undated newspaper clipping - furnished by Gary Chesney)

Baldwin, Franklin

Franklin Baldwin

LAND: Franklin and his wife, Mary Jane Baldwin, added to the family of Isaac Baldwin based on 3 May 1848 deed of conveyance to George W. Durkee of a share of property once owned by Isaac Baldwin. Mrs. Emanuel Baldwin pointed out that no other information has been found about him other than this deed. He is not in the 1850 or 1870 census of Monroe Co., OH. See the record of George W. Durkee for the full text of the deed.

CENSUS: 18?0, in Gallia Co., OH, Clay Twp.
CENSUS: 1870, in Macon Co., MO, Ten Mile Twp.
CENSUS: 1880, in Barton Co,, KS, Great Bend

OCCUPATION: Farmer


OBITUARY: Was Nearly 97 Years Old
Franklin Baldwin Who Died Tuesday Was Born in Ohio in 1819

Franklin Baldwin, the oldest citizen in Wellsville, [Franklin Co., KS] and a resident of the town since 1882, died at his home at 2:15 Tuesday morning, [4 Jan 1916] following a general breaking down. Mr. Baldwin had been in fairly good health until two weeks ago, and during the past summer and fall had been able to do quite a little work about his home. Until two weeks ago he had been able to shave himself regularly.

He was born in Clarington, Ohio, February 9, 1819. He moved to Macon county, Missouri, after the way, and later to Shelby county, where he made his home on a farm. In the early seventies he went to Great Bend, Kans. where he bought railroad land and attempted to farm. The drou[g]th discouraged him and he returned to Missouri, locating at Pleasant Hill. In 1882 he move to Wellsville, [KS].

Mr. Baldwin was married to Mary Jane Newhouse, in October 1843. Mrs. Baldwin died in Wellsville July 6, 1885. In 1897 he was married to Martha Jane Ryan whose death occurred in November 1914. For a number of months before his death he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Carrie Inman, who came here to care for her father.

The deceased had a wagon maker's shop on the east side of Main street for many years, until age compelled him to retire from business. He took an active interest in political matters and in all his life missed but one chance to vote at a presidential election, that of four years ago, when his physical abilities had failed him so that it was inconveniet for him to get about.

He had been a member of the Baptist church for a long time, in Missouri and in Wellsville, and until quite recently was a regular attendant at church services.

Nine children survive: Mrs. Carrie Inman, of Wellsville; Levi M. Baldwin, Spokane, Wash.; Mrs. Emma Jane Voorhees, Port Orchard, Wash.; Mrs. Alice Brumback, Macon, Mo.; Mrs. Clara Gray, Winfield, Kans.; Mrs. Adelaide Rhodes, Wellsville; W. C. Baldwin, Monte Vallo, Mo.; Albert Baldwin, Clarinda, Ia., and Mrs. Dora Baker, Portland, Ore.
(Source: The Wellsville Globe, Wellsville, Franklin County, Kansas, Friday January 7, 1916, page 1 - furnished by Judy Corey)


DEATH: State of Kansas; State Board of Health; Division of Vital Statistics;
Standard Certificate of Death; 301102.

Place of Death: County, Franklin; Township, Franklin; City, Wellsville
Full Name: Franklin Baldwin; widower
Date of Birth: Feb. 9, 1819
Age: 96 yrs, 10 mos, 25 da; Occupation: Farmer
Birthplace: Ohio
Name of Father: David Baldwin; Birthplace of Father: Clarington, Ohio
Maiden name of Mother: Mary Fronly; Birthplace of Mother: Ohio
Informant: Adelaide Rhodes; Wellsville, Kans.

Date of Death: Jan 4 1916
Cause of Death: (illegible)
Place of Burial or Removal: Wellsville, Kans
Date of Burial: Jan 6 1916
Undertaker: Wm Coughlin; Address: Wellsville, K
[Note: The above information extracted, by REH, from a xerox copy of the Death Certificate. It appeared that the information in the left column had been overwritten to make it legible. Also, note that researchers think that an error was made by the informant when she gave the name of Franklin's father as, David Baldwin. REH]
(Furnished by Judith Corey)

Atkinson, Mary

Mary Atkinson

AKA: Mary Atkinson and Mamie Atkinson in 2 obituaries.

RESIDENCES: Main street, Caldwell, OH at the time of death.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the First Church of Christ, Caldwell, OH. Taught Sunday School.

HEALTH_HISTORY: Blind her entire life

EDUCATION: Alumna of the State School for the Blind in Columbus, OH. Graduate in music.

OCCUPATION: Taught music in Caldwell, OH

DEATH: 6 Jan 1934 at her home on Main street, Noble Co., OH, from her obituary.


OBITUARY: Miss Mary Atkinson Dies at Her Home in Caldwell Following Lingering Illness.
CALDWELL, O., Jan. 7 -- Miss Mary Atkinson, aged 67, on of Caldwell's most highly respected and well loved women, succumbed to a lingering illness of complications at 12:45 Saturday morning at the family home on Main street. Miss Atkinson was the daughter of the late B.F. Atkinson, well known business man of Caldwell, [OH], and Martha Eagler Atkinson. She was born at Macksburg and came to Caldwell to the Main street home 48 years ago, where she has since resided.

She received her education in the State School for the Blind, where she graduated in music. She was a musician of note and a teacher of music for many years. She was also a vocalist and loved to sing the old hymns and songs so dear to her heart. She was a charter member of the First Church of Christ in Caldwell, [OH] and was gifted with an unusual memory and was an earnest student of the Bible, having taught in the Sunday school for many years until her health failed two years ago.

Surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Harry Brennan of Columbus, who has remained with her sister during her last illness, and Mrs. David Quick of Caldwell, who is spending the winter in Miami, Fla.; also two brothers, W.F. Atkinson of near Caldwell and C.F. Atkinson of Cambridge.

Funeral services will be held from the First Church of Christ Monday afternooon
at 1 o'clock conducted by Rev. Charles W. Perry and interment in the family lot
in the Olive cemetery, east of Caldwell, [OH].
(Source: undated newspaper clipping - furnished by Gary Chesney)


OBITUARY: Mamie Atkinson
Miss Mamie Atkinson, aged 67, one of the most beloved characters in Noble county, [OH], passed away at her home on Main street, Saturday morning at 12:45 o'clock. Death came after a lingering illness of two years duration.

Miss Atkinson was the daughter of the late B.F. Atkinson, former well known business man of Caldwell, and Martha [E]agler Atkinson. She was born at Macksburg, [OH] and spent her early girlhood here. Some 48 years ago she moved to the family [home] on Main street, where she has since resided.

The deceased was blind her entire life, She was a[n] alumna of the State School for the Blind at Columbus and a graduate in music. She had a unusual accomplishment for music, and loved to sing the old church hymns that were dear to her heart. She taught music in Caldwell for several years. She was a charter member of the First Church of Christ and had an unusual knowledge of the Bible. She taught Sunday School class until two years ago, when she was unable to attend church due to her illness.

Surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Harry Brennen of Columbus, who has been at the home of her sister, during her illness, and Mrs. David Quick of Main street, who is spending the winter months in Miami, Fla.; two brothers, W.F. Atkinson of Caaldwell [sic] route and C.F. Atkinson, Cambridge, [OH].

Last rites were held at the First Church of Christ Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. Charles W. Perry officiating. Brief services were held at the home, after which the cortege left for the church. Burial was made in the Olive cemetery by Mills and Wheeler, funeral directors.
(Source: hand dated newpaper clipping, died 6 Jan 1934, blind, cousin - furnished by Gary Chesney)

Kerr, Lillian A. (Atkinson)

Lillian A. (Atkinson) Kerr

AKA: Lillie A. Atkinson; Lily Atkinson; Lilly Atkinson in the 1870 census of Muskingum Twp., Washington Co., OH.

RESIDENCES: Marietta, OH; Evansville, IN; As of Oct 1906, Mrs. Lilian Kerr of Parkersburg, WV


OBITUARY: Former Resident of Marietta is Dead
Funeral services for Mrs. Hugh Kerr, 72, former resident of Marietta, [OH], who died at her home in Parkersburg, [WV] on Sunday morning, will be held at the home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Mrs. Kerr, who was the daughter of Isaac and Hannah Atkinson, was born at Cameron, [OH] on November 30, 1855. The family moved to Marietta when the deceased was a young girl.

Following her marriage to Charles Hugh Kerr of Newport, in 1879, she went to Evansville, Ind., to live and later made her home in Parkersburg, where her daughters are connected with the public schools. Mr. Kerr died in 1911.

Surviving is a son and two daughters, Raymond ...
(Source: undated newspaper clipping - furnished by Gary Chesney)