Nehemiah Charles was born 18 April 1803 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. He was the fifth child born to Joseph Charles and Dorothy Abbott.
We know that Nehemiah was married in the year 1830 because of the obituary of his wife, Anna Maria Langdon, in the state of New York.
The first record found for Nehemiah is the 1850 Federal Census taken in North Plains, Ionia County, Michigan. Mr. Charles has real estate valued at $400 and he is farming. From this record we confirm his birth state of Maine. We can also ascertain approximately when he moved from the state of New York, where he wed Anna, to Michigan by the birth states of his children. His youngest in this record, Albion, was born in Michigan and is 4 years old. His next youngest child, Wallace, is 7 years old and was born in New York. So the Charles' moved sometime between 1843 and 1846 to Michigan. I believe I read that Nehemiah and his family moved to Ionia County in the year 1844 with his sister Sarah Walker Charles' family (husband Chauncey Conkey). I can't find the article that I believe I read this in.
Note: The eldest child found living in the 1850 Federal Census is Paul Charles, born 1832, in New York. I make note of this for two reasons. First, is that birth date confirms the obituary account of the approximate marriage year of Nehemiah in 1830. Second, it is believed, from the information from another researcher, that Nehemiah's eldest son was actually Abner, born about 1823 in New York. In order for Abner to be the son of Nehemiah would mean that Abner is not the son of Anna Maria Langdon. Anna's obituary makes no mention of Abner. I have not been able to find an obituary for Nehemiah - or of Abner, his supposed son. I have not been able to confirm Abner's relation either way - if we look at paper proof (census records, obituary) it would lead one to assume that Abner is not related as he is never mentioned.
The 1860 Federal Census still finds the family farming in North Plains, Ionia County, Michigan. The real estate is now valued at $2000 and personal belongings at $800. The 1870 Federal Census also finds the family in a similar situation. It's interesting to note in the 1870 record that the eldest son, Paul, is still residing with his parents at the age of 38. It's also interesting to note that both Nehemiah and his son, Paul, are noted with real estate values, yet residing together. Nehemiah's value is $3500 and Paul's real estate value is $5400. Living next door in 1870 is another son, William, on his own farm valued at $3200.
The family is still farming and living in North Plains in the next census of 1880.
Nehemiah passes away 23 September 1888, he is 85 years of age when he dies. He is buried in the North Plains Cemetery. No photo available at this time.
Nehemiah Charles and Anna Maria Langdon had the following children:
1. Abner Charles (mother unknown) (possibly not related) - born about 1823 in New York. Marries first Charlotte (surname unknown) and second Jane (surname unknown). Death date unknown but would be after 1880.
2. Paul Langdon Charles - born 16 February 1832 in New York. Dies 15 November 1911 in North Plains, Ionia County, New York. Marries Addie Wilder.
3. Miranda L(Langdon?) Charles - born 9 November 1833 in New York. Dies 11 March 1917 in Ionia County, Michigan. Marries Dolphus Kneeland.
4. Mary Ann Charles - born 15 March 1835 in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. Dies 1 June 1911 in Muir, Ionia County, New York. Marries John Henry Stevens.
5. Jane A Charles - born October 1837 in New York. Dies after 1910. Never married.
6. William F Charles - born July 1840 in New York. Dies 29 February 1924 in North Plains, Ionia County, Michigan. Marries Nancy Dalzell.
7. Wallace Charles - born September 1843 in New York. Dies after 1920. Marries Mary Elizabeth Marsh.
8. Albion Charles - born November 1846 in Michigan. Dies after 1910. Never married.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Morton Brown
Morton Brown is the 2nd Great Grand Uncle to my wife. Morton is the second eldest male born to Odin Brown and Sally Stevens. He was born 5 February 1842 somewhere in Michigan.
The first record found for Morton is the 1850 Federal Census. In this census the family is living in Boone, Boone County, Illinois. Morton is 8 years old at the time and it is noted in the census that he is attending school. The family is farming.
Not much different to report at the next Federal Census of 1860. Morton is again living at home in Boone, Boone County, Illinois and the family is still farming.
Sometime before 1870 Morton marries Helen Smith. In the 1870 Morton and his new wife are still found residing in Boone, Boone County, Illinois. They have two children living at home, Eva and Henry. Morton is still farming. He owns his property valued at $3000 and his personal property is valued at $1100.
1880 Federal Census again finds the family farming and living in Boone, Boone County, Illinois. His daughter, Eva, has passed away so the only child living at home is Henry. They do have a servant living with them at this time, Clara Scougal.
I cannot locate the family in the 1900 Federal Census. Morton's wife, Helen, passes away in 1898. Morton dies 5 March 1909. He, along with his wife, daughter and son, are all buried in the Russellville Cemetery in Boone County, Illinois. The headstone picture is below.
Morton Brown and Helen Smith had the following children:
1. Eva Brown - born 6 January 1867 in Boone, Boone County, Illinois. Died 18 April 1872 in the same location. Buried in the Russellville Cemetery, Boone County, Illinois.
2. Henry Brown - born about 1869 in Boone County, Illinois. Death date is unknown - he has a headstone in the Russelville Cemetery but no dates are on it. Unknown if Henry ever married.
The first record found for Morton is the 1850 Federal Census. In this census the family is living in Boone, Boone County, Illinois. Morton is 8 years old at the time and it is noted in the census that he is attending school. The family is farming.
Not much different to report at the next Federal Census of 1860. Morton is again living at home in Boone, Boone County, Illinois and the family is still farming.
Sometime before 1870 Morton marries Helen Smith. In the 1870 Morton and his new wife are still found residing in Boone, Boone County, Illinois. They have two children living at home, Eva and Henry. Morton is still farming. He owns his property valued at $3000 and his personal property is valued at $1100.
1880 Federal Census again finds the family farming and living in Boone, Boone County, Illinois. His daughter, Eva, has passed away so the only child living at home is Henry. They do have a servant living with them at this time, Clara Scougal.
I cannot locate the family in the 1900 Federal Census. Morton's wife, Helen, passes away in 1898. Morton dies 5 March 1909. He, along with his wife, daughter and son, are all buried in the Russellville Cemetery in Boone County, Illinois. The headstone picture is below.
Morton Brown and Helen Smith had the following children:
1. Eva Brown - born 6 January 1867 in Boone, Boone County, Illinois. Died 18 April 1872 in the same location. Buried in the Russellville Cemetery, Boone County, Illinois.
2. Henry Brown - born about 1869 in Boone County, Illinois. Death date is unknown - he has a headstone in the Russelville Cemetery but no dates are on it. Unknown if Henry ever married.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Charles' children; Joseph, Miranda, Olive, Susannah, Perry, Lucy,
This blog will be about several of Joseph Charles and Dorothy Abbott's children. These children have very little known about them.
Several researchers have documented that there was a daughter born to Joseph and Dorothy in 1797 in Maine but a name cannot be found. The daughter is believed to have died young.
Joseph Charles was born 13 March 1801 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. He died 28 January 1828 in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. No known documents exist for Joseph. It is believed the Joseph married a Mary Gordon. There is a photo (below) that is believed to be his headstone. This picture was found on the findagrave website. This is from the Wethersfield Cemetery where Joseph's father, Joseph, is also buried.
Miranda Charles can actually be found in several census's living with other family members. She is found in the 1850 Federal Census living with her sister Dorothy Langdon in Wethersfield, New York; in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 Federal Census living with her sister Sarah Conkey in Ronald, Ionia County, Michigan; in the 1900 Federal Census living with her nephew, Eli Conkey (son of Sarah). Miranda dies at the age of 90 in Ionia County, Michigan. This death certificate (below) shows the maiden name of her mother, Dorothy, when other researchers have noted as being different than shown on this document. It shows that she died of old age with complications of heart disease.
Perry Charles was born 24 December 1811 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. He cannot be found in any records, nothing else is known about Perry.
Olive Charles was born about 1814 in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. She cannot be found in any records, nothing else is known about Olive.
Susannah Charles was born about 1816 in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. It is believed she married Jacob Herrick around 1848 in New York. Susannah and Jacob are found in the 1850 Federal Census living in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. This is the only record found for Susannah.
Lucy Charles was born 7 February 1820 in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. She can found in the 1850 Federal Census living with her sister, Susannah Herrick, in Wethersfield. No other records or information is known for Lucy.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Cecil M Brown
Cecil M Brown is the eldest daughter of Odin Brown and Sally Stevens. She is my wife's 2nd Great Grand Aunt. Cecil was born in 1839 in state of New York. By 1840 the family is living in Turnbull, OH where Cecil is listed as the female under the age of 5 in the 1840 Federal Census.
The 1850 Federal Census finds the family living in Bonus, Boone County, Illinois. The family is farming and own their land valued at $400. Cecil is 11 years old and it is noted that she is attending school.
Ten years later in the 1860 Federal Census Cecil is still attending school at the age of 21. I would assume it to be secondary education of some kind, or possibly she is teaching? She is still residing with her parents who are still farming. The family land is now valued at $3500 and personal belongings are valued at $600. The are now residing in Boone Township, Boone County, Illinois. There is a marriage record that can be found at http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/marriagesrch.jsp that shows that Cecil married Tobias Stansbury Stevenson on 31 March, 1855, in Boone County. Where was Tobias in 1860? The other odd thing, as can be noted in the next Federal Census of 1870, is that there were two daughters born to Tobias and Cecil around 1857 and 1859 (Ida and Francis). If Cecil was living with her parents - where were her daughters? It's possible that Cecil's family listed her even though she was not living there. In this census she is only noted as C M Brown - it's possible that this may be the first wife of her brother, Hubbel, as he was still living at home also. I am unable to find Tobias or either daughter in the 1860 Federal Census anywhere.
The 1870 Federal Census finds Cecil living with her husband, Tobias, and three children; Ida age 13, Francis age 11, and Nellie age 4. They are residing in Bonus, Boone County, Illinois. The family is farming and own their land valued at $2500. They have personal belongings valued at $1300. The two eldest daughters are attending school. This is the last record found for Cecil.
Cecil passes away 17 November 1877. She is buried in the East Bonus Cemetery in Bonus, Boone County, Illinois.
Cecil M Brown and Tobias Stansbury Stevenson had the following children:
1. Ida E Stevenson - born about 1857 in Illinois. Died 8 June 1883 in Bonus, Boone County, Illinois. Never married.
2. Francis Stevenson - born about 1859 in Illinois. Died 18 April 1880 in Bonus, Boone County, Illinois. Never married.
3. Nellie Irene Stevenson - born 16 July 1865 in Illinois. Died 4 April 1940 in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois. Married William Franklin.
4. Blanche Stevenson - born March 1871 in Illinois. Death unknown. Married James Galus.
The 1850 Federal Census finds the family living in Bonus, Boone County, Illinois. The family is farming and own their land valued at $400. Cecil is 11 years old and it is noted that she is attending school.
Ten years later in the 1860 Federal Census Cecil is still attending school at the age of 21. I would assume it to be secondary education of some kind, or possibly she is teaching? She is still residing with her parents who are still farming. The family land is now valued at $3500 and personal belongings are valued at $600. The are now residing in Boone Township, Boone County, Illinois. There is a marriage record that can be found at http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/marriagesrch.jsp that shows that Cecil married Tobias Stansbury Stevenson on 31 March, 1855, in Boone County. Where was Tobias in 1860? The other odd thing, as can be noted in the next Federal Census of 1870, is that there were two daughters born to Tobias and Cecil around 1857 and 1859 (Ida and Francis). If Cecil was living with her parents - where were her daughters? It's possible that Cecil's family listed her even though she was not living there. In this census she is only noted as C M Brown - it's possible that this may be the first wife of her brother, Hubbel, as he was still living at home also. I am unable to find Tobias or either daughter in the 1860 Federal Census anywhere.
The 1870 Federal Census finds Cecil living with her husband, Tobias, and three children; Ida age 13, Francis age 11, and Nellie age 4. They are residing in Bonus, Boone County, Illinois. The family is farming and own their land valued at $2500. They have personal belongings valued at $1300. The two eldest daughters are attending school. This is the last record found for Cecil.
Cecil passes away 17 November 1877. She is buried in the East Bonus Cemetery in Bonus, Boone County, Illinois.
Cecil M Brown and Tobias Stansbury Stevenson had the following children:
1. Ida E Stevenson - born about 1857 in Illinois. Died 8 June 1883 in Bonus, Boone County, Illinois. Never married.
2. Francis Stevenson - born about 1859 in Illinois. Died 18 April 1880 in Bonus, Boone County, Illinois. Never married.
3. Nellie Irene Stevenson - born 16 July 1865 in Illinois. Died 4 April 1940 in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois. Married William Franklin.
4. Blanche Stevenson - born March 1871 in Illinois. Death unknown. Married James Galus.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Elizabeth Walker Charles
Elizabeth Walker Charles was born 21 February 1799 in Fryeburg, Maine or Carroll, New Hampshire. The locations are close and other researchers have noted both as the birth location of Elizabeth. She is the eldest daughter of Joseph Charles and Dorthea Abbott.
Elizabeth married Daniel Curtis on 27 December 1818 in Wethersfield, Genesee County, New York. This marriage date can be found on the War of 1812 Pension Application that Elizabeth filed after the death of Daniel. A copy is pasted here. This document also notes the company Daniel fought with, his service dates, as well has his death date.
The first record found for Elizabeth is the 1850 Federal Census. Elizabeth is residing in Java, Wyoming County, New York. There are five other Curtis' living in the household other than Elizabeth and Daniel, all presumably children. They are Oliver, Sarah, Emily, James and Annette. Daniel's profession is listed as farmer. It's noted that Elizabeth's birth state is listed as Maine.
The next Federal Census of 1860 finds the family living in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. Daniel is still farming. His eldest son, Oliver, is living in the household with his wife Huldah. The value of real estate is noted as $4200 and personal belongings are valued at $1250 - these values are next to Oliver's name, not Daniel. It appears that Oliver and Huldah also have two children living in the household, Effa and Estella.
Elizabeth's husband, Daniel, passes away in December of 1865. He is buried in the Wethersfield Cemetery. In the next Federal Census of 1870 Elizabeth is living with her son, James, and his wife and children. James' profession is listed as a cheese maker. The family is still residing in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. This is the last known record for Elizabeth. She passes away 9 December 1879 in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. She is buried in the Wethersfield Cemetery. Photo of headstone below.
Elizabeth Walker Charles and Daniel Curtis had the following children:
1. Oliver Perry Curtis - born 17 Aug 1819 in Wethersfield, Genesee County, New York. Dies 1872 in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. Married Huldah Saxton.
2. Sarah Curtis - born about 1824 in New York. Death unknown.
3. Emily Curtis - born 2 October 1828 in New York. Dies 1 November 1916 in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. Marries Enoch Ikeler.
4. James Curtis - born about 1832 in New York. Death unknown. Married Lanny (surname unknown).
5. Annette Curtis - born 21 April 1834 in Java, Wyoming County, New York. Died 26 April 1891 in Seward, Winnebago County, Illinois. Married Hervey Seymour Cleveland.
Elizabeth married Daniel Curtis on 27 December 1818 in Wethersfield, Genesee County, New York. This marriage date can be found on the War of 1812 Pension Application that Elizabeth filed after the death of Daniel. A copy is pasted here. This document also notes the company Daniel fought with, his service dates, as well has his death date.
The first record found for Elizabeth is the 1850 Federal Census. Elizabeth is residing in Java, Wyoming County, New York. There are five other Curtis' living in the household other than Elizabeth and Daniel, all presumably children. They are Oliver, Sarah, Emily, James and Annette. Daniel's profession is listed as farmer. It's noted that Elizabeth's birth state is listed as Maine.
The next Federal Census of 1860 finds the family living in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. Daniel is still farming. His eldest son, Oliver, is living in the household with his wife Huldah. The value of real estate is noted as $4200 and personal belongings are valued at $1250 - these values are next to Oliver's name, not Daniel. It appears that Oliver and Huldah also have two children living in the household, Effa and Estella.
Elizabeth's husband, Daniel, passes away in December of 1865. He is buried in the Wethersfield Cemetery. In the next Federal Census of 1870 Elizabeth is living with her son, James, and his wife and children. James' profession is listed as a cheese maker. The family is still residing in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. This is the last known record for Elizabeth. She passes away 9 December 1879 in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. She is buried in the Wethersfield Cemetery. Photo of headstone below.
Elizabeth Walker Charles and Daniel Curtis had the following children:
1. Oliver Perry Curtis - born 17 Aug 1819 in Wethersfield, Genesee County, New York. Dies 1872 in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. Married Huldah Saxton.
2. Sarah Curtis - born about 1824 in New York. Death unknown.
3. Emily Curtis - born 2 October 1828 in New York. Dies 1 November 1916 in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. Marries Enoch Ikeler.
4. James Curtis - born about 1832 in New York. Death unknown. Married Lanny (surname unknown).
5. Annette Curtis - born 21 April 1834 in Java, Wyoming County, New York. Died 26 April 1891 in Seward, Winnebago County, Illinois. Married Hervey Seymour Cleveland.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Hubbell Dilson Brown
Hubbell Dilson Brown is the 2nd Great Grand Uncle to my wife.
Hubbell was born in August of 1837 in the State of New York. Hubbell is the eldest son of Odin Brown and Sally Stevens (possibly Leonard).
The first record found for Hubbell is the 1840 Federal Census. This census finds the head of household, Odin Brown, listed with one male under the age of 5 - Hubbell. The family resided in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. The first record listing Hubbell by name is the 1850 Federal Census. Hubbell is now 13 years old and is living with his family in Boone, Boone County, Illinois. His father's profession is farming.
Hubbell is again found in Boone, Boone County, Illinois in the 1860 Federal Census. Hubbell marries Mary Louisa Jackson on 19 February 1864 in Boone County. Hubbell then joins the Civil War as a 1st Sgt in Company B of the 153 IL US INF on 13 February 1865. Hubbell is described as 27 years old, 5'8", black hair, hazel eyes and a fair complexion. He is listed as a farmer and a native of New York. Hubbell mustered out only a few months later on 15 July 1865 in Cairo, IL. Both the marriage record and Hubbell's service record can be found on the website www.cyberdriverillinois.com.
The 1870 Federal Census finds Hubbell with his wife, Louisa, and two young daughters, Ella and May, still residing in Boone, Boone County, Illinois. Hubbell is a farmer with his property valued at $3000 and his personal property valued at $800. Louisa's grandparents, Sally and Chris Gardner, are also residing with the Brown's.
The family still resides in Boone, Boone County, Illinois during the next Federal Census of 1880. Four more children are added to the Brown brood, but one child, May Brown, is missing, presumably passed away prior to 1880. Louisa's grandmother, Sally, is still residing with them. Hubbell's profession is listed as blacksmith and farmer.
Sometime before 1888 the Brown family moves to Wyoming. We know this because his daughter, Clare, is born in January of 1888 in Wyoming. The family is next found in the 1900 Federal Census living in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming. This census notes that Hubbell and Mary Louisa have been married for 36 years. It notes that Mary Louisa is the mother of ten children, 5 of which are still living.
The next record is the 1910 Federal Census and the family is still residing in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming. The last record for Hubbell is his death record. Hubbell passes away 27 September 1914 in Sundance. He buried in the Mount Moriah Cemetery.
Hubbell Dilson Brown and Mary Louisa Jackson had the following children:
1. Ella Brown - born about 1866 in Illinois, death unknown.
2. May Brown - born about 1870 in Boone County, Illinois. Death was before 1880.
3. Lena Hadaway Brown - born February 1871 in Boone County, Illinois. Died after 1930. Married Edgar Sanford.
4. Minnie E Brown - born February 1874 in Boone County, Illinois. Died 9 September 1934 in Lawrence, South Dakota. Married David Watson.
5. Mary Brown - born about 1877 in Boone County, Illinois. Death unknown.
6. Odin Brown - born about 1879 in Boone County, Illinois. Died 1890 in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming.
7. Alvah F Brown - born about 1885. Died 1890 in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming.
8. Clara M Brown - born January 1888 in Wyoming. Death unknown. Married Thomas Joy.
9. Elsie Brown - born August 1890 in Wyoming. Death unknown.
Hubbell was born in August of 1837 in the State of New York. Hubbell is the eldest son of Odin Brown and Sally Stevens (possibly Leonard).
The first record found for Hubbell is the 1840 Federal Census. This census finds the head of household, Odin Brown, listed with one male under the age of 5 - Hubbell. The family resided in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. The first record listing Hubbell by name is the 1850 Federal Census. Hubbell is now 13 years old and is living with his family in Boone, Boone County, Illinois. His father's profession is farming.
Hubbell is again found in Boone, Boone County, Illinois in the 1860 Federal Census. Hubbell marries Mary Louisa Jackson on 19 February 1864 in Boone County. Hubbell then joins the Civil War as a 1st Sgt in Company B of the 153 IL US INF on 13 February 1865. Hubbell is described as 27 years old, 5'8", black hair, hazel eyes and a fair complexion. He is listed as a farmer and a native of New York. Hubbell mustered out only a few months later on 15 July 1865 in Cairo, IL. Both the marriage record and Hubbell's service record can be found on the website www.cyberdriverillinois.com.
The 1870 Federal Census finds Hubbell with his wife, Louisa, and two young daughters, Ella and May, still residing in Boone, Boone County, Illinois. Hubbell is a farmer with his property valued at $3000 and his personal property valued at $800. Louisa's grandparents, Sally and Chris Gardner, are also residing with the Brown's.
The family still resides in Boone, Boone County, Illinois during the next Federal Census of 1880. Four more children are added to the Brown brood, but one child, May Brown, is missing, presumably passed away prior to 1880. Louisa's grandmother, Sally, is still residing with them. Hubbell's profession is listed as blacksmith and farmer.
Sometime before 1888 the Brown family moves to Wyoming. We know this because his daughter, Clare, is born in January of 1888 in Wyoming. The family is next found in the 1900 Federal Census living in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming. This census notes that Hubbell and Mary Louisa have been married for 36 years. It notes that Mary Louisa is the mother of ten children, 5 of which are still living.
The next record is the 1910 Federal Census and the family is still residing in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming. The last record for Hubbell is his death record. Hubbell passes away 27 September 1914 in Sundance. He buried in the Mount Moriah Cemetery.
Hubbell Dilson Brown and Mary Louisa Jackson had the following children:
1. Ella Brown - born about 1866 in Illinois, death unknown.
2. May Brown - born about 1870 in Boone County, Illinois. Death was before 1880.
3. Lena Hadaway Brown - born February 1871 in Boone County, Illinois. Died after 1930. Married Edgar Sanford.
4. Minnie E Brown - born February 1874 in Boone County, Illinois. Died 9 September 1934 in Lawrence, South Dakota. Married David Watson.
5. Mary Brown - born about 1877 in Boone County, Illinois. Death unknown.
6. Odin Brown - born about 1879 in Boone County, Illinois. Died 1890 in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming.
7. Alvah F Brown - born about 1885. Died 1890 in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming.
8. Clara M Brown - born January 1888 in Wyoming. Death unknown. Married Thomas Joy.
9. Elsie Brown - born August 1890 in Wyoming. Death unknown.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Timothy Walker Charles
Timothy Walker Charles is my 4th Great Grand Uncle. Timothy was born in 1796 either in Carroll County, New Hampshire or Oxford County, Maine. The distance between the locations is very small but I have seen accounts by other researchers listing both. He is the eldest son of Joseph Charles and Dorothy Abbott.
Timothy is mentioned in the book, "History of Wyoming County, NY". In this book it mention that Timothy is one of the first settlers in the town of Wethersfield, New York. He is said to have arrived in Wethersfield in the year 1815 coming from the state of Maine. In 1815 the town would have been known as Orangeville as Wethersfield came into existence in 1823 when it split from Orangeville. Other Charles' mentioned as moving here at or around the same time is his father, Joseph, and a cousin, Samuel. Since the first known child of Timothy isn't born until 1823 we can assume that he was most likely single at the time of his arrival.
At some point Timothy marries Miranda Langdon. Miranda is believed to be the daughter of Paul Langdon and Mary Kimball. Timothy isn't the only person in his family to marry into the Langdon household. His brother, Nehemiah, and his sister, Dorothy, do as well.
I can't seem to locate Timothy in the 1820 Federal Census in Orangeville, New York, even though I can find his father Joseph, and his father-in-law, Paul Langdon, living next door to each other there. By 1823 Timothy and his wife, Miranda have their first born child, Caroline Charles. By 1830 we find the first record for Timothy. He is listed as head of household in Wethersfield, Genesee County, New York. His household consists of two sons under the age of 5, two daughters between the age of 5 and 9, and his wife.
The Charles' family add another son to their family in 1831. Unfortunately Miranda passes away in 1833 in Wethersfield, New York. We find the family intact, minus Miranda , in the 1840 Census, still living in Wethersfield, Genesee County, New York.
We find Timothy, a widower, in the 1850 Federal Census. He is still living in Wethersfield, now Wyoming County, New York. Three of his children are living with him, Caroline, Homer and Joseph. His profession is listed as a farmer and the value of his real estate is $1400.
Timothy is still in Wethersfield in the 1860 Federal Census. Caroline is still unmarried and living with him. His son, Joseph, is now married with two children and living in Timothy's household. No profession is listed for Timothy but Joseph is farming. The value of real estate is also listed next to Joseph, $1250.
The last record found for Timothy is the 1870 Federal Census, where he is still living in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. The single Caroline is still residing here. Joseph is still running the farm but has remarried after his first wife passed away. The two grandchildren still reside here as well.
Timothy can be found in the U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedule, 1850-1885. He dies in April of 1880 in Eldred, McKean County, Pennsylvania. Timothy had moved to McKean County with his son, Joseph, who appears to have been supporting his father for the last few decades. The cause of death was listed as old age.
Timothy Walker Charles and Miranda Langdon had the following children:
1. Caroline Charles - born about 1823 in Genesee County, New York. Dies about 1874 in Wyoming County, New York.
2. Unknown daughter (possibly Mary Ann) - born about 1824 in Genesee County, New York.
3. Homer Charles - born about 1825 in Genesee County, New York. Dies about 1880 in Wyoming County, New York. Marries Levana Witherell.
4. Joseph Charles - born July 1828 in Genesee County, New York. Dies 1904 in Eldred, McKean County, Pennsylvania. Marries (1st) Jerusha unknown. Marries (2nd) Caroline Blakeley.
5. Henry Charles - born 6 January 1831 in Genesee County, New York. Dies 1815 in Wyoming County, New York. Marries Laurana Witherell.
Timothy is mentioned in the book, "History of Wyoming County, NY". In this book it mention that Timothy is one of the first settlers in the town of Wethersfield, New York. He is said to have arrived in Wethersfield in the year 1815 coming from the state of Maine. In 1815 the town would have been known as Orangeville as Wethersfield came into existence in 1823 when it split from Orangeville. Other Charles' mentioned as moving here at or around the same time is his father, Joseph, and a cousin, Samuel. Since the first known child of Timothy isn't born until 1823 we can assume that he was most likely single at the time of his arrival.
At some point Timothy marries Miranda Langdon. Miranda is believed to be the daughter of Paul Langdon and Mary Kimball. Timothy isn't the only person in his family to marry into the Langdon household. His brother, Nehemiah, and his sister, Dorothy, do as well.
I can't seem to locate Timothy in the 1820 Federal Census in Orangeville, New York, even though I can find his father Joseph, and his father-in-law, Paul Langdon, living next door to each other there. By 1823 Timothy and his wife, Miranda have their first born child, Caroline Charles. By 1830 we find the first record for Timothy. He is listed as head of household in Wethersfield, Genesee County, New York. His household consists of two sons under the age of 5, two daughters between the age of 5 and 9, and his wife.
The Charles' family add another son to their family in 1831. Unfortunately Miranda passes away in 1833 in Wethersfield, New York. We find the family intact, minus Miranda , in the 1840 Census, still living in Wethersfield, Genesee County, New York.
We find Timothy, a widower, in the 1850 Federal Census. He is still living in Wethersfield, now Wyoming County, New York. Three of his children are living with him, Caroline, Homer and Joseph. His profession is listed as a farmer and the value of his real estate is $1400.
Timothy is still in Wethersfield in the 1860 Federal Census. Caroline is still unmarried and living with him. His son, Joseph, is now married with two children and living in Timothy's household. No profession is listed for Timothy but Joseph is farming. The value of real estate is also listed next to Joseph, $1250.
The last record found for Timothy is the 1870 Federal Census, where he is still living in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, New York. The single Caroline is still residing here. Joseph is still running the farm but has remarried after his first wife passed away. The two grandchildren still reside here as well.
Timothy can be found in the U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedule, 1850-1885. He dies in April of 1880 in Eldred, McKean County, Pennsylvania. Timothy had moved to McKean County with his son, Joseph, who appears to have been supporting his father for the last few decades. The cause of death was listed as old age.
Timothy Walker Charles and Miranda Langdon had the following children:
1. Caroline Charles - born about 1823 in Genesee County, New York. Dies about 1874 in Wyoming County, New York.
2. Unknown daughter (possibly Mary Ann) - born about 1824 in Genesee County, New York.
3. Homer Charles - born about 1825 in Genesee County, New York. Dies about 1880 in Wyoming County, New York. Marries Levana Witherell.
4. Joseph Charles - born July 1828 in Genesee County, New York. Dies 1904 in Eldred, McKean County, Pennsylvania. Marries (1st) Jerusha unknown. Marries (2nd) Caroline Blakeley.
5. Henry Charles - born 6 January 1831 in Genesee County, New York. Dies 1815 in Wyoming County, New York. Marries Laurana Witherell.
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