2548. Nancy J. Elston
Unmarried.
2550. Eunice May Elston
Unmarried.
2555. Thomas C. Railsback
Thomas C. RailsbackProblem: Date of death listed, as 11 Aug 1856 in CFA I, p. 781.
Phillip Gysberti HoodenpyleRELATIONSHIP-RESEARCHER: This is the gggg grandparents of researcher, Lindy
Sheehan of Solana Beach, CA. Email: LindyT@aol.com
AKA: Mrs. Elizabeth Parsons.
1081. Hannah J. Conger
Hannah J. CongerPARENTS: Elias Darby Conger and Mary Goble
BIRTH-CONFLICT: John Knisely lists the birth date as, Abt. 1794; birth year calculated from the tombstone is, Abt. 1790
CEMETERY:
Hannah J. Conger Hafer
Birth: 1790, Mendham, Morris County, New Jersey, USA
Death: Aug. 4, 1868, Senecaville, Guernsey County, Ohio, USASpouse-Parents:
Hannah J. Conger Hafer was the wife of Israel Hafer and the daughter of Elias Darby and Mary Goble Conger.Family links:
Spouse:
Israel Hafer (1781 - 1865)*Children:
Joseph Hafer (1814 - 1892)*
Elias Elihugh Hafer (1819 - 1870)*
John Hafer (1824 - 1898)*
*Calculated relationshipBurial:
Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Senecaville, Guernsey County, Ohio, USACreated by: Ken Childers, Record added: Jul 09, 2004
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 9073985)
Israel HaferNAME-CONFLICT: Israel Hofer on Ancestral File; Israel Hafer on the tombstone
COMMENT: The Israel Hafer family can be found in the Conger and the Yoho genealogy files of researcher, Richard E. Henthorn.
RESIDENCES-CHILDREN-RELATIONSHIP: According to John Knisely, they lived in Greene Co., PA; then in Morgan Co., OH and later in Guernsey Co., OH. He lists the birth date of Israel Hafer as, Abt. 1781 and of Hannah as, Abt. 1794. The states, "Among their children were John Hafer, m. Jane McBride; Elias Hafer; and probably Joseph Hafer. ... I suspect that my ancestor, Sarah Jane Hafer, b. 2 Sep 1826, PA, d. 25 Dec 1863, Greene Co., PA, who married William Knisely, is also one of Israel and Hannah's children."
He also states, "Israel was the brother of Joseph Hafer and (probably) the brother of Jacob Hafer, b. c1795, m. Elizabeth Simpson and lived in Greene Co., Pennsylvania.".
Further, "There was a widow, Lydia Hafer on the 1840 census of Morgan Co., OH. I think it's likely she's a relative of Israel; perhaps she's the widow of his brother, Joseph."
CHILDREN: It is known from the biographical sketch of John Hafer, the husband of Jane McBride, that he was the son of Israel Hafer and Hannah Conger.CHILDREN: Researcher John Knisely lists the children of Israel Hafer and Hannah Conger as: Jacob (probably); Joseph (probably); Elias; John; Sarah Jane his ancestor (possibly/probably); Rhoda J.; Samuel (possibly); Israel Jr.; Charlotte; Hester. Further research will be necessary to prove the members of this family.
CEMETERY:
Israel Hafer
Birth: 1781
Death: Oct. 7, 1865, Senecaville, Guernsey County, Ohio, USAFamily links:
Spouse:
Hannah J. Conger Hafer (1790 - 1868)Children:
Joseph Hafer (1814 - 1892)*
Elias Elihugh Hafer (1819 - 1870)*
John Hafer (1824 - 1898)*
*Calculated relationshipBurial:
Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Senecaville, Guernsey County, Ohio, USACreated by: Ken Childers, Record added: Jul 09, 2004
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 9073927)
2560. Jacob Hafer
Jacob HaferPARENTS: Israel Hafer and Hannah J. Conger
RESIDENCES: 1850, Beaver Twp., Guernsey Co., OH
2561. Joseph Hafer
Joseph HaferPARENTS: Israel Hafer and Hannah J. Conger
RESIDENCES: As of 1850, Wright Twp., Guernsey Co., OH
CEMETERY:
Joseph Hafer
Birth: Nov. 22, 1814, USA
Death: Aug. 18, 1892, Senecaville, Guernsey County, Ohio, USASpouse-Parents:
Joseph Hafer, husband of Anne Hafer and the son of Israel and Hannah J. Conger Hafer.Family links:
Parents:
Israel Hafer (1781 - 1865)
Hannah J. Conger Hafer (1790 - 1868)Spouse:
Anne Burson Hafer (1816 - 1886)Children:
Charlotte Hafer (1835 - 1853)*
Caroline Hafer (1837 - 1853)*
Harriet Hafer (1845 - 1861)*
Jehu B. Hafer (1845 - 1853)*
Theadore Hafer (1853 - 1861)*
John Hafer (1856 - 1861)*Siblings:
Joseph Hafer (1814 - 1892)
Elias Elihugh Hafer (1819 - 1870)*
John Hafer (1824 - 1898)*
*Calculated relationshipBurial:
Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Senecaville, Guernsey County, Ohio, USACreated by: Ken Childers, Record added: Jul 10, 2004
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 9077477)
2564. Sarah Jane Hafer
Sarah Jane HaferPARENTS: Israel Hafer and Hannah J. Conger
2566. Samuel Hafer
Samuel HaferPARENTS: Israel Hafer and Hannah J. Conger
RESIDENCES: 1850 living in Marshall Co., VA
PROBATE: In 1875, a Samuel Hafer served as surety for the estate of William Knisely, husband of Sarah Jane Hafer.
1082. David S. Conger
David S. CongerPARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Goble
BIRTH-PROBLEM: Ancestral File lists the birth as, 1789, Greene, PA
MARRIAGE: The information about the marriage of David Conger and Rebecca Sharp is confusing.
Apparently most records, none cited, say that David Conger and Rebeccas Sharp were married Abt. 1814 in Greene Co., PA.
In the book, "Ten Mile Country and it's Pioneers," by Howard L. Lecky, historian, on page 456 there are two contradictory entries.
Rachel Sharp, b. 1788, married David Conger
Rebecca Sharp, b. 1794, married Ephraim Corwin.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)RESIDENCES: Dearborn, Dearborn Co., IN and Bluff Creek Twp., Monroe Co., IA
CENSUS: 1856, in Monroe Co., IA, Bluff Creek Twp.
David Conger, 66, b. NJ, widowed, in state 2 years
Only person in the household
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., IA, Bluff Creek Twp., 592
David Conger, 69, [sic, 71], farmer, NJ
Elias, 47, farmer, PA
Mary J., 26, domestic, IN
Jacob, 3, IA; Amanda, 1, IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
RECOLLECTIONS:
Robert O. Conger, son of John Spencer Conger, wrote the following on 4 May 1911: "Our great grandfather (Elias Darby Conger) was a hard-shell Baptist preacher during the War of Revolution of Long Island. He came from Essex county, NJ.David married into a family of Pennsylvannia Moonshiners. Father told me all this. He says he remembers folks used to gather at his father's home. They were all raw-boned fellows, wore red shirts, broad hats, with their pants in the tops of their boots. I don't know when they left Pennsylvania or Peach Creek."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 118 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
BIOGRAPHY:
David and Rebecca Conger left Manchester, IN in 1854 and settled at Bluff Creek Twp., Monroe County, Iowa. They had just moved into their new house when Rebecca died of the Spotted Fever. She and David and son, Elias, were buried on the homestead, on Section 10, owned by Frank Durbala in 1961. Years later, after a cemetery was established in the area, relatives tried to remove the bodies but nothing was left. They built a stone wall around and area 10' x 16' and deeded it to the county as a cemetery. A tree grows in the middle of the graves, as of 1965.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 118 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)RESIDENCES: As of the 1870 census he was living with his son, Elias Milton Conger and family.
DEATH: David Conger, of this county, died a short time ago while on a visit to one of his daughters near Albia [Iowa]. He was about 80 years old.
(Source: Centerville Citizen, Centerville, Iowa, Saturday, 13 Apr 1872, Vol. 8 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
Rebecca SharpProblem: Was the year of birth, 1786, 1788, or 1796?. Ancestral File lists,
Abt. 1794, perhaps in Monroe Co., OH.FATHER: Isaac Sharp, the father of Rebecca Sharp, was a native of New Jersey.
2573. Rhoda Ann Conger
Rhoda Ann CongerPARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp
2577. David Conger
David CongerPARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp
Batch #: C534741, Source Call #: 1313476
Christening 13 Feb 1825, David Conger, Manchester, Dearborn, Indiana, Church of Christ
QUESTION: Was this the Christening of David Conger, son of David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp?NEVER_MARRIED: David Conger never married.
2579. Hannah Jane Conger
Hannah Jane CongerPARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp
NEVER_MARRIED: Hannah Jane Conger never married.
1085. Stephen Elijah Conger
Stephen CongerPARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Goble
ERROR: Ancestral File of Jan 1996 lists the date of marriage as 12 May 1859 in Monroe Co., OH. Where did this date come from? The marriage year is definitely in error. This is the date of his death.
LAND: Stephen Conger, R4, T3, S20; date of entry 19 Jan 1818
[Note: Joyce Posey states: He only paid taxes on his animals. Possibly he pre-empted his land and was not subject to land taxes.]
(Source: Tract Book, Vol. 2, from State Auditor and Early Purchases of Land - furnished by Joyce Posey)
TAX_LIST: 1826 tax records, Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp.
Stephen Conger taxed for 2 cattle, value 16.00
(Source: Monroe Co., OH Tax Records, Compiled by Rita Bone Kopp - furnished by Joyce Posey)TAX_LIST: 1827 tax records, Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp.
Stephen Conger taxed for 1 horse, 1 cattle, value 48.00
(Source: Monroe Co., OH Tax Records, Compiled by Rita Bone Kopp - furnished by Joyce Posey)TAX_LIST: 1828 tax records, Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp.
Stephen Conger taxed for 1 horse, 2 cattle, value 56.00
(Source: Monroe Co., OH Tax Records, Compiled by Rita Bone Kopp - furnished by Joyce Posey)TAX_LIST: 1829 Tax Records, Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp.
Stephen Conger taxed for 4 cattle, value 32.00
(Source: Monroe Co., OH Tax Records, Compiled by Rita Bone Kopp - furnished by Joyce Posey)
Census: 1830, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp.
Stephen Conger:
1 m 0-5; 1 m 5-10; 1 m 10-16; 1 m 3-40
1 f 0-5; 1 f 20-30
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)Census: 1840, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp.
Stephen Conger:
2 m 0-5; 2 m 5-10; 3 m 10-15; 1 m 15-20; 1 m 4-50
1 f 5-10; 2 f 10-15; 1 f 30-40
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 86/86, 25 Sep 1850
Stephen Conger, 54, m. farmer, $1200, PA; Mary, 48, f. OH
Benoni, 19, m. farmer, OH; Stephen, 17, m. farmer, OH;
Eliza, 16, f. OH; John, 14, m. OH; Elias, 13, m. OH; Enos, 12, m. OH;
David, 9, m. OH; Joseph, 7, m. OH; Pluma, 4, f. OH; Juliette, 4, f. OH
[Note: First 4 children were not in the 1850 census. REH]RELATIONSHIP: Brothers, Stephen and Gershom Conger married sisters, Mary and Hannah Piatt, respectively.
RECOLLECTIONS: Conner's Ridge Cemetery Holds Stephen Conger - b. 23 Oct 1796; d. 12 May 1859 by Willis and Dorothy HollingsworthOn August 4, 1997 we turned off I-77 at Caldwell, OH to drive 30 miles east to Woodsfield, OH. We were only 25 miles from Marietta, OH.
Our first stop in Woodsfield was the Monroe Co. court house. The recorder's office had no records; they had been destroyed by fire many yearss ago. They recommended the library where we did find info on the cemetery. We also stopped at the county engineer's office and he gave us a county road map. A county worker gave us detailed instructions how to get to Wayne Twp. The library info verified that Stephen Conger and Mary (Piatt) Conger were buried there.
It was very hot that day, but Dorothy finally found Stephen Conger's marker. We never found a marker for Mary. It wasn't here Stephen's. We should have searched more. In the row directly in front of Stephen's marker were Isaac and Mary Lowe's markers. They were the parents of Elizabeth Lowe, wife of James Conger, son of Stephen (two more of Willis' g.g.grandparents). We were very lucky to have found them.
Stephen and Mary (Piatt) died 21 years apart. This may be the reason her marker was not near her husband's. The markers are in the center of the old cemetery, west of the Conner Ridge Methodist Church. The cemetery is in the Wayne National Forest. We were driving our 1960 Edsel.
[Note: Two photographs accompanied the article. One showed a view of several stones, with that of Stephen Conger indicated. The other was a close up of the stone of Stephen Conger which read: STEPHEN CONGER; DIED; MAY 12, 1859; AGED 62 Yrs. 6; Mo. & 22 Days. Under a line there is a verse inscribed which can't be read in the photograph. REH]
(Source: Conger Confab, March 1998, p. 7)Problem: What was the birth date of Stephen Conger? The birthdate calculated from the information on his tombstone is 20 Oct 1796. Others have listed 22 Oct 1796 and the Hollingsworths listed 23 Oct 1796.
Mary PiattPARENTS: James Piatt, Sr. and Nancy Coleman
BIRTH: Ancestral File lists, 5 Oct 1802/1803 Monroe Co., OH
Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 1113/1113, p. 160, 19 Jul 1860
Mary Conger, 57, f. domestic, 2500/325, OH
Stephen, 27, m. farmer, OH; John, 24, m. farm laborer, OH
David, 19, m. farm laborer; Pluma, 14, f. OH; Juliet, 14, f. OH
(Census furnished by REH)Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 138-138
Isaac Shafer, 31, OH, farmer; Plunara, 24, OH, keep house
John, 4, OH; Asher C., 1, OH
Mary Conger, 68, OH, help daughter
Pheby E. Shafer, 23, OH, domesticMOTHER-RESIDENCES-CONFLICT: After the death of her husband, Mary Jane (Piatt) Conger lived with her daughter, Pluma Shafer. She is shown living with Pluma Shafer in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1880 census.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 416 - Maxine Crowell Leonard.)
1086. Gershom Conger
Gershom CongerPARENTS: Gershom Conger was the son of Elias Darby Conger and Mary Goble.
TAX_LIST: 1826 Tax List, Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp.
Gershom Conger; 3 horses, 2 cattle, no property
(Furnish by Joyce Posey)TAX_LIST: 1827 Tax List, Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp.
Gershum Conger, 1 horse, 2 cattle, no land
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)TAX_LIST: 1828 Tax List, Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp.
Gersham Conger, 1 horse, 2 cattle, no land
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)TAX_LIST: 1829 Tax List, Monroe Co., OH, Adama Twp.
Gershum Conger, 1 horse, 2 cattle, no land
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)TAX_LIST: 1839 Tax List, not found
Census: 1840, in Monore Co., OH, Adams Twp.
Gershom Conger
2 m. 5-10; 1 m. 10-15; 1 m. 15-20; 1 m. 40-50
2 f. 0-5; 1 f. 10-15; 1 f. 30-40
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 40/40, 18 Jul 1850
Gershorn Conger, 52, m. farmer, $800, PA; Hannah, 49, f. OH
John, 18, m. farmer, OH; Nelson, 16, m. farmer, OH; Hannah, 14, f. OH;
Mary, 12, f. OH
Frettle Fallwell, 22, m. laborer, PA
[Note: The first 3 children were not in the 1850 census. REH]
ERROR: Joyce Posey and Robert Guilinger state: His first name, was Gershom, not Gershorn as shown in the 1850 census extraction of Wilma Davis.Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 507/507, p. 75, 6 Jul 1860
Gresham Conger, 61, m. farmer, 3000/500, PA; Hannah, 59, f. domestic, VA
Mary, 21, f. domestic, OH
(Census furnished by REH)
RELATIONSHIP: Brothers, Stephen and Gershom Conger married sisters, Mary and Hannah Piatt, respectively.Problem: Did he die in OH, IN, or IA?
Hannah PiattBIRTH: A birth date of, Abt. 1801, has been given. The Ancestral File lists, 8 Aug 1800 in Washington, OH.
2599. John Conger
John CongerCOMMENT: There was a John Conger, 26, insane, at the Monroe County Infirmary, at Woodsfield, OH in June 1860. This John, son of Gershom and Hannah was the only John Conger of that age in the area.
(Source: The Conger Family of America I, p. 210 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp., 469/469, p. 65, June 1860
Living in the Monroe County Infirmary
John Conger, 26, m. Insane, OHDEATH: John Conger, died on 15 Jan 1865 at the age of 29 years at the Infirmary in Woodsfield, OH. He was probably the son of Gershom Conger and Hannah Piatt. (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 701 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
1087. Dorcas Conger
Dorcas CongerPARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Goble
Paul RushCensus: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Jackson Twp., 67.67, 17 Sep 1850
Paul Rush, 47, m. farmer, $1000, PA; Dorcas, 47, f. PA
Emily, 18, f. OH; Elizabeth, 16, f. OH; Malinda, 14, f. OH;
Phebee, 12, f. VA; Ruth, 10, f. OH; Eliza, 8, f. OH; Louisa, 6, f. OH
Adaline, 4, f. OH
1089. Elias Gregory Conger
Elias Gregory CongerPARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Gregrory
MARRIAGE: Marriage to Rebecca Patterson in 1825 at Guernsey, OH is listed in Ancestral File.
COMMENT: Appanoose County Iowa was created, 17 Feb 1843 by the laws of the Territory of Iowa. It was named for Chief Appanoose of the Sauk Indian tribes. It was first administered by Van Buren County and later Davis County.
BIOGRAPHY:
From the County History, Appanoose County, Iowa, Pleasant Township, pp 531-593, William Russell Conger of Dallas found the following pertaining to Elias Gregory Conger.E.G. Conger, Farmer, Sec 33: O.O. Cincinnati; born in Greene county, Penn. in 1806; in 1812 his father Elias D., removed to Monroe county, Ohio; engaged in farming until his death in 1845; at the age of 16, E.G. ran away from home, having no advantages of schooling; went to the Ohio River and engaged to push on a keel-boat; there he saw the first steamboat on the Ohio River. At the age of 20 he returned to his native county in Penn., married Miss Rebecca Patterson, with whom he lived fifty years; she was born in Green county, PA, in 1806, died 25 Nov 1876, leaving seven children: Mary A., Mark, John, Elias, Enos, Martha J., Sam. (Thomas died in 1858, Benoni married and Robinson must have died young before Rebecca's death.)
After their marriage they settled in Monroe county, Ohio, remained until 1848; came to this county where he now resides, owning 170 acres of land valued at $25.00 per acre. He first settled in Caldwell Twp. and for a time lived near Centerville; part of the town is built on land previously owned by him, thence to Walnut Twp; thence to Pleasant; when he came, no settlement between Centerville and the Missouri line; volves numerous.
Mr. Conger is a Republican; always helped fugitive slaves when an opportunity occurred. A member of the ME Church; his wife also. His son William enlisted in 36th Infantry in 1863. At Pittsburg landing missing and was not heard from afterward."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 143 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)LAND: Elias G. Conger - Range 4, Township 3, Section 30, Part of Section: Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 29.69 ACres, Date of Entry: January 14, 1834. Land Office Where Sold: Marietta. Residence at the time of Entry: Monroe County, Ohio (Located now (1990) in Monroe County, Adams Township, Ohio River Survey) Page 21.
(Source: Tract Book - Entries - Congress Lands - 22 Ranges & U.S. Military Survey - Volume 2 - Auditor of State of Ohio. - Furnished by Joyce Posey)EMIGRATION: Conger families came west to Iowa over time. Enos and Jane Strayer Conger came first, in 1845 (brother and wife) and homesteaded on the Charlton River. Then came Elias and John in 1849 (brothers) and they homesteaded claims in Caldwell township. They were followed in the early 50's by Benoni, James, Morris, Moses, Max, Mark and Stephen (brothers and nephews), with cousins Charles, Elias and William.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)OCCUPATION:
Elias (Elias Gregory 1806) drifted into growing blooded horses, and Enos was noted in the county as a horticulturist and farmer. All the other Conger boys became thrifty farmers, and their children likewise took up agricultural pursuits, at which most of them were successul.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., 35/35, 23 Nov 1850
Elias Conger, 46, farmer, PA; Rebecca, 46, PA
Thomas, 22, farmer, OH; Benoni, 21, farmer, PA; Mary A., 18, OH;
Mark, 17, farmer, OH; John, 15, farmer, OH; William, 13, OH;
Robinson, 11, OH; Elias, 9, OH; Amos, 7, OH; Martha J., 4, OH;
Samuel, 1, IA
(1850 census furnished by Joyce Posey)COMMENT: At the time of the 1850 census of Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa there were three Conger and one Powell families living close together.
Enos and Jane (Strayer) Conger were Family #34
Elias Gregory and Rebecca (Patterson) Conger were Family #35
James B. and Hannah Powell were Family #36 with George Conger, 21, b. OH
John B. and Elizabeth (Atkinson) Conger were Family #37
Enos, Elias Gregory, John B. Conger and Rebecca (Conger) Powell were siblings. George Washington Conger was the 1st cousin, 1 generation removed of these Conger siblings. As of January 1996 it is not known whether James B. and Hannah Powell were related to their 3 Conger neighbors or to Charles and Rebecca (Conger) Powell who were Family #15 in Center Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.LAND: First purchasers of land in Appanoose Co., IA, prior to 1856: Township 68, Range 17, District of Chariton; Sept. 1, 1852; Warrant #69124, 160 acres;
Filed in Appanoose Co., IA, Feb. 1, 1934, to clear up boundary line or title dispute.
(Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa Book #1 of Land Patents - furnished by Joyce Posey)Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., family 98
Elias Gregory Conger, 49, PA, farmer, in state 7 years; Rebecca, 51, PA
John, 20, OH; William, 18, OH; Robinson, 16, OH; Elias, 14, OH
Enos, 12, OH; M.J., 10, OH; Samuel, 7, IA
William Patterson, 18, OH, in state less than 1 year
[Note: William Patterson was probably a relative of Mrs. Rebecca (Patterson) Conger.]
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)LAND: Oct. 1, 1856; Warrant #1631, 80 acres
Filed in Appanoose Co., IA, Apr. 25, 1940, to clear up boundary line or title dispute.
(Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa Book #1 of Land Patents - furnished by Joyce Posey)Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp., 996/947
Elias Conger, 54, PA, farmer; Rebecca, 56, PA
Benono, 30, PA; Mary A., 29, OH; Mark, 27, OH; John, 25, OH
Robinson, 19, OH; Elias, 17, OH; Enos, 15, OH; Martha J., 13, OH
Samuel, 11, IA
Fidelia, 21, OH; Adder A., 4 mo, f. IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)COMMENT: The 1870 census for Elias Gregory Conger shows a, David, age 22 (born Abt. 1848) in the home. Was he a son of Elias Gregory Conger?
(Source: CFA Vol. II, p. 715 - furnished by Joyce Posey)MARRIAGE: Elias G. Conger and Ellen Delay, 70, were married on 21 Oct 1877 in Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA Marriage Book 6, page 635 - furnished by Joyce Posey)RESIDENCES: Elias G. Conger farmed 170 acres in Section 13; P.O. Box Cincinnati, Iowa (Pleasant Twp.).
(Source: Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA History Book, p. 269 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
LAND:
Patent Record, Appanoose County, Iowa
United States to Elias Conger
Filed from record the 1 day of Feby A.D. 1934 at 10:00 a.m.
Alva Ratliff Recorder
#338
Recording Fee 50 centsThe United States of America
To all to Whom these Presents shall come, Greeting:
KNOW YE, That in pursuance of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force, and for other purposes," approved February 11, 1847, Martin Holmes Private in Captain Eustace Company First Regiment United States Dragoons having deposited in the General Land Office a warrant in his favor numbered 69124There is Therefore Granted by the United States unto Elias Conger, assignee of Said Martin Holmes, and to his heirs the West half of the North West quarter of Section Twenty nine and the East half of the North East quarter of Section Thirty in Township Sixty-eight North of Range Seventeen West, in the District of Lands Subject to Sale at Fairfield, Iowa. Containing One hundred and ...
according to the Official Plat of the Survey of the said Land returned to the General Land Office, by the Surveyor General, which said tracts have been located in satisfaction of the above mentioned warrant, in pursuance of the Act of Congress above mentioned, approved February 11, 1847.
To Have and to Hold the said parts of said sections of Land, with the appurtenances thereof, unto the said Elias Conger and to his heirs and assigns forever.
In Testimony Whereof, I, Millard Fillmore President of the United States of America, have caused these Letters of be made Patent, and the Seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, the First day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one and of the Independence of the United States the seventy-sixth.
By the President: Millard Fillmore
By Alex McCormick asst. Sec'y
E.S. Terry Recorder of General Land Office.
1527066 L.S. SealDepartment of the Interior, General Land Office
Washington, D.C. Jan 27 1934
I hereby certify that this photograph is a true copy of the patent record which is in my custody in this office.
Ruth Lockett Recorder
Seal
[Note: It is not certain which Elias Conger of Iowa this document pertains to. REH]
(Source: furnished by Joyce Posey)
LAND:
UNITED STATES to ELIAS CONGER
#2206 FILED APR. 25, 1940 at 3:15 PM
FEE $0.50, J.R. SMITH RECORDERTHE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, To all to whom these presents shall come,
Greeting: Whereas, in pursuance of the Act of Congress, approved march 22d, 1852, entitled "An Act to make Bounty Land Warrants assignable, and for other purposes," Warrant No. 16, 31 for 80 acres, issued in favor of James Hammett, private in Captain Lumpkin's Company, Georgia Volunteer's, Cherokee Indian War, has been returned to the GENERAL LAND OFFICE, with evidence that the same has been duly located upon the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter: and the South east Quarter of the North west Quarter of Section thirty, in Township Sixty eight, North of Range Seventeen, West, in the District of Lands formerly subject to sale at Fairfield, now Chariton Iowa, containing Eighty acres, according to the Official Plat of the Survey of the said Land returned to the General Land Office, by the SURVEYOR GENERAL: which has been assigned to Elias Conger. NOW KNOW YE, That ther is therefore granted by the United States unto the said Elias Conger the tract of Land above described: TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said tract of Land, with the appurtenances thereof, unto the said Elias Conger and to his heirs and assigns forever. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I Franklin Pierce PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, have caused these letters to be made Patent and the Seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.
GIVEN under my hand at the CITY OF WASHINGTON, the first day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six and of the
Independence of the United States the Eighty first. BY THE PRESIDENT: Franklin Pierce
SEAL. E. By G.H. Jones, Asst Sec'y
J.N. Granger, Recorder of the General Land Office.
Act. March 22d, 1852, Military Grants Vol. 21 Page 462
[Note: It is not certain which Elias Conger of Iowa this document pertains to. REH]
(Source: furnished by Joyce Posey)
OBITUARY:
E.G. Conger ran away from home at age 16, taking a job as a Push on a keel boat on the Ohio River. He saw the first steamboat on the Ohio.He returned to Greene Co., PA and married Rebecca Patterson, ca 1829. They moved to Monroe Co., OH and settled there until about 1848, when they migrated to Appanoose Co., Iowa, with other family members.
E.G. lived in Caldwell, Walnut and Pleasant Twps. He farmed 170 acres, valued at $25.00 an acre, in Section 13. At the time of his death, his address was P.O. Cincinnati, Iowa.
His wife, Rebecca, died 25 Nov 1876. She was born 1806 in Greene Co., PA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)CEMETERY: E.G. Conger, d. 18 Aug 1895; 89 yr, 1 mo; Evergreen Cemetery, Row 7 Cincinnati, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
PROBATE: Will of Elias Gregory Conger
I Elias G. Conger, farmer, of the County of Appanoose, State of Iowa, being of lawful age, and of sound mind and memory, do herby make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, herby revoking all former wills by me heretofore made.First: I direct that after my death, all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate.
Second: I give and bequeth to my daughter Mary Ann Scott the sum of Five hundred dollars.
Third: I direct that after the payments of the above named bequest that all the remainder of my estate both real and personal, be equally divided between all my children, including my said daughter Mary Ann Scott and Elias Conger, my son, hereby revoking the clause in a certain deed by me made to my said son.
Fourth: I direct that my grandchildren shall take the share of their deceased parents, in making the distribution named in paragraph third.
Fifth: I direct, that in the event of any dissatisfaction or litigation on the part of any one or more of my children or grandchildren as to the provisions of this instrument, then and in that event, such child, children or grandchildren, shall have no interest, right or share in my estate and the share that would otherwise have gone to such child or grandchild, who shall cause trouble in the distribution of my estate, shall go to the other children equally as aforesaid.
Executed at Centerville, Iowa this 23rd day of June AD 1892.
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Elias G. Conger
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(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
Rebecca PattersonProblem: Was she born in 1806 in Greene Co., PA or in 1804 in Guernsey Co., OH? Maxine Leonard lists the 1804 date and place.
COMMENT: Rebecca may have been daughter of Mark Patterson and Annie McGregor.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)Problem: Some have reported a death date of 25 Nov 1876 with no source citation. This does not agree with the cemetery data which is used here. Ancestral File of Jan 1996 lists this date.
CEMETERY: Rebecca Conger, d. 27 Nov 1876; 72 yr, 4 m, 22 da; Evergreen Cemetery, Cincinnati, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
[Note: Birth date calculated from this data is: abt. 5 Jul 1804. REH]
(Furnished by Dortha Walters to Joyce Posey)
Videlia SlackProblem: Was her first name, Fidelia or Videlia? Marriage record to Benoni Conger indicates, Videlia.
MARRIAGE: Apparently Videlia (Fidelia) Slack was first married to Thomas Conger. Later she married his younger brother, Benoni Conger.
2617. Robinson B. Conger
Robinson B. CongerFilm #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20665
1840, Robinson Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio
Ellen DelaySPOUSE: Ellen was the 2nd wife of Elias Gregory Conger.
LEGAL_MATTER:
According to Joyce Posey, she is mentioned as widow on Administrator's Petition dated 18 Sep 1895.
1090. John B. Conger
John B. CongerPARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Gregory
RELATIONSHIP: Ethel Atkinson stated: John B. Conger was half-brother of Rhoda Conger, who married Elizabeth Atkinson's brother, James Atkinson. John B. Conger was also cousin of Elias Conger.
REFERENCE: John and Elizabeth Conger lived in Adams Twp, Monroe Co., OH on what was known, as of 1882, as the Pfalzgraf farm. [The Congers,] after selling this farm [in 1849] moved to Iowa where they were living in 1882.
(Source: Hardesty - Historical Hand Atlas)LAND: John Conger and Elizabeth his wife of Monroe Co., OH sold land to John and Alexander Sinclair. Attested to: 29 Dec 1837
(Source: Burned Deed Records C & E in "Gateway to the West," page 219 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
EMIGRATION: Conger families came west to Iowa over time. Enos and Jane Strayer Conger came first, in 1845 (brother and wife) and homesteaded on the Charlton River. Then came Elias and John in 1849 (brothers) and they homesteaded claims in Caldwell township. They were followed in the early 50's by Benoni, James, Morris, Moses, Max, Mark and Stephen (brothers and nephews), with cousins Charles, Elias and William.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)EMIGRATION: The John B. Conger family left Monroe Co., OH in 1849 for Appanoose Co., IA where they are listed in the 1860 census.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 299 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)EMIGRATION: Joyce Posey reports that they later settled at Seymour, Wayne Co., Iowa.
LAND: First purchasers of land prior to 1856: Township 68, Range 17, District of Chariton.
(Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa Book #1 of Land Patents - furnished by Joyce Posey)Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp. 37/37, 23 Nov 1850
John Conger, 41, farmer, $1600 R/E, PA; Elizabeth, 40, OH
Mary, 18, OH; Elizabeth, 16, OH; Charles A. 14, OH; Nancy Jane, 12, OH;
William, 9, OH; Lydia A., 5, OH
(1850 Census furnished by Joyce Posey and Robert Guilinger)COMMENT: At the time of the 1850 census of Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa there were three Conger and one Powell families living close together.
Enos and Jane (Strayer) Conger were Family #34
Elias Gregory and Rebecca (Patterson) Conger were Family #35
James B. and Hannah Powell were Family #36 with George Conger, 21, b. OH
John B. and Elizabeth (Atkinson) Conger were Family #37
Enos, Elias Gregory, John B. Conger and Rebecca (Conger) Powell were siblings. George Washington Conger was the 1st cousin, 1 generation removed of these Conger siblings. As of January 1996 it is not known whether James B. and Hannah Powell were related to their 3 Conger neighbors or to Charles and Rebecca (Conger) Powell who were Family #15 in Center Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.CHURCH_AFFILIATION: A Christian church was organized in 1855 in the area of where Exline, IA is not located. Among the members were John Conger and wife. About 1864 a church was erected.
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., IA, 1878 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., family 99/99
John B. Conger, 47, PA, farmer, in state 7 years; Elizabeth, 48, OH
Charles, 21, OH; Nancy J., 18, OH; William, 16, OH; Lyda A., 10, OH
[Note: Everyone in Iowa 7 years.]
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)CENSUS: 1860, Appanoose Co., IA
Census: 1870, in Wayne Co., IA, Genoa, #3
Newton C. Michael, 27, clerk in store, IN; Lydia, 23, keeping house, OH
Elizabeth, f. 11/12, IA born in March
John Conger, 62, merchant, PA; Elizabeth Conger, 63, keeping house, OH
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
BIOGRAPHY: Carried Gold In False Bottom of Their Tool Chest
Among the early settlers of Caldwell township, [Appanoose Co., IA], was John Conger, born in Green county, Pennsylvania in 1808. His wife, Elizabeth Atkinson Conger, was born in Ohio. She was the daughter and granddaughter of Revolutionary war soldiers and a half-sister of General Atkinson, prominent in the Black Hawk war.Mr. and Mrs. Conger and their six children came from Ohio by flat-boat down the Ohio river to St. Louis where they transferred their belongings to a Mississippi river boat bound for Keokuk. They landed in Keokuk in the spring of 1849. The family remained in Lee county, while Mr. Conger looked for a location. In the fall of 1849 they came by covered wagons to Appanoose county, [IA], and paid $500 dollars in gold for an improved claim five miles south of Centerville. The gold was carried from Ohio in a double bottom tool chest. Many beautiful pieces of furniture, china and quilts were brought to the new home in the west. Soon after their arrival the house and contents were destroyed by fire. The family lived in the "claim house" a log house containing one room and a loft, until the new log house was built, a part of which is now standing. The improvements on the claim were some rail fences, small barn or shed, made of logs and a splendid deep well of water. A little girl who came to play with the Conger children told them her, "Granny Van Dike said the Mormons dug the well." When asked if her Granny was a Mormon, she replied, "Oh, no, she is just Granny."
Mr. and Mrs. Conger were charter members of the Christian church of Exline, [IA], which was organized in 1855. The Conger family moved to Centerville in 1864 and to Wayne county in 1869.
When the call came for volunteers in the Civil War, William Conger enlisted in Co., I, 36th Iowa, under Captain J.B. Gedney. He died at Benton Barracks in Dec. 1862. Charles Conger enlisted in Co. B, 6th Kansas Cavalry under Captain E.E. Harvey.
Nancy J. Conger married Wallace M. Harvey in Feb. 1861. In August of the same year he enlisted in Capt. Edwards state militia, traveling through Missouri to St. Joe, Mo., where they disbanded. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. I, 36th Iowa under Capt. J.B. Gedney and served until 1865 when he was mustered out of the service.
Lydia A. Conger married Newton C. Michael, Civil War soldier serving in the 17th Ia. under Capt. J.F. Walden.
[Note: The statement that Elizabeth Atkinson was a half-sister of General Aktinson, prominent in the Black Hawk War is incorrect, according to researchers working on the Atkinson family in 1996. There were two Atkinsons with the same name and no one has ever offered proof that there is any connection between General Aktinson and the Atkisons of Monroe Co., Ohio. REH]
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories, p. 37, published by Appanoose County, Iowa Genealogical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)
BIOGRAPHY:
John Conger (John B. 1808) was progressive in the early day movements. At one time he lived in Centerville and built one of the first brick residences in the town. He helped to organize the first bank in Appanoose county, and later was among the founders of Seymour, Iowa. In the early days he owned and operated one of the first tread-powered threshing machines ever run in this section of the state, This was an advancement over the old chaff-piler and flailing system.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)ERROR: Ulysses Grant Ross reported that John Conger died about 1878/1879. According to Robert Guilinger, the date of death is 8 Aug 1883 and he believes Mr. Ross was in error. Joyce Posey also lists the date of death as, 1883.
CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
John Conger, Died Aug. 8, 1883, Age 75 yr., 2 m; Elizabeth A., Apr. 16, 1807 - Dec. 1, 1895
[Note: John Conger calculated birth date, 8 Jun 1808. REH]
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
Elizabeth AtkinsonPARENTS: Charles Atkinson and Elizabeth Stephens
Problem: Was the birth date 16 Apr 1808 or 16 Apr 1807? The date of 16 Apr 1807 is listed on her gravestone in the South Lawn Cemetery, Seymour, Wayne Co., IA. William C. Hudson listed, 16 Apr 1807 with the death at Seymour, Iowa in 1895.
2622. Mary Conger
Mary CongerPARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson
ERROR: Some have erroneously reported that she died in 1833. Robert Guilinger points out that she was alive, age 18, at the time of the 1850 Census of Appanoose Co., IA.
Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp. 37/37, 23 Nov 1850
John Conger, 41, farmer, $1600 R/E, PA; Elizabeth, 40, OH
Mary, 18, OH; Elizabeth, 16, OH; Charles A. 14, OH; Nancy Jane, 12, OH;
William, 9, OH; Lydia A., 5, OH
(1850 Census furnished by Joyce Posey and Robert Guilinger)CEMETERY: Hism Cemetery (AKA Monroe Cemetery) Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA. She is buried next to her brother, William J. Conger (1842-1862). The inscription on the gravestone reads: Mary Conger, died Nov. 1, 1855, 23 yrs, d/o J & E. Conger.
2626. Julia Conger
Julia CongerPARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson
CENSUS: There is no record of her in the 1850 census of Appanoose Co., IA
2627. William J. Conger
William J. CongerPARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson
CENSUS: He was listed as age 9 in the 1850 census.
MILITARY-DEATH: Died on 12 Dec 1862 at Benton Barracks, St. Louis, MO in the Civil War serving in the Union Army, Co. I, 36th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. J.B. Gedney. Date of enlistment, 11 Oct 1862 as a Private.
(Source: Department of Iowa Post 122, GAR and 1878 History of Appanoose Co., IA, Civil War Volunteer Roster - furnished by Joyce Posey)CEMETERY: Hism Cemetery (AKA Monroe Cemetery) Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.
The grave is located in the northwest corner, Row 3. He is buried next to his sister, Mary Conger (1832-1855). Inscription on the gravestone: William J. Conger, died Dec. 12, 1862, 21 yrs, 6 mos, 6 days, s/o J&E Conger. Calculated birthdate, Abt. 6 Jun 1841.
2629. Abel Conger
Abel CongerPARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson
1091. Rebecca Conger
Rebecca CongerPARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Gregory
PARENTS: According to Joyce E. Posey, it is known that Rebecca was the daughter of Elias Darby Conger Sr., born 8 Jun 1763 in New Jersey, an early settler of Monroe County, Ohio. This information is from Heagler and Leonard Conger histories. No official record has been cited.
PROBATE: Estate records, Putnam Co., MO 1845-1909, pg 97, filed 17 Mar 1876, #692, pg 97.
Ryals, Minors
Children of Sallie Ryals, dec'd and John Ryals.
Daniel, Miriam, Samuel and Rebecca Ryals. All under 18 years old. Heirs of Charles Powell, dec'd. Signed by Rebecca Powell.
[Note: This Probate record was filed by Rebecca Powell on behalf of the children of her daughter, Sallie (Powell) Ryals. REH]
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Estate Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)Census: 1880, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., #186, page 530A
Rebecca Powell, 60, farming, widow, PA NJ Ire
William G. 46, son, OH OH PA
Nacis, 46, daughter-in-law, MO Tenn Tenn
Charles, 21, grandson, MO OH MO
Rob Lee, 16, grandson, MO OH MO
Alexander, 14, grandson, MO OH MO
Daniel Ryals, 18, grandson, MO AL OH
Rebecca Ryals, 12, granddaughter, IA AL OH
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)LAND: Warranty Deed, dated 30 Oct 1882
Rebecca Powell, widow of Charles Powell, deceased of Putnam Co., MO., to William Powell, in the consideration of $300.00. THE SE 1/4 of the NW quarter of Section 15 in Township 66, of Range 19 containing 40 acres more or less. This deed is further made for the consideration and understanding between the parties hereto, that after the death of the grantor herein, the said grantee shall and agrees to care for support and maintain one Daniel Ryals a minor and cripple so long as he shall live. It is further the intention of the grantor herein that at my death no part of the consideration or this conveyance shall be chargeable to the said Wm. G. Powell out of my estate but that he shall share equally with the rest in my estate left at my death.Signed sealed and delivered Signed
H.D. Marshall Notary Public Rebecca Powell
T.E. Marshall x her mark
Filed 30 Oct 1892 - 10:45 AM - Peter Greggers - recorder
[Note: Daniel Ryals was the grandson of Rebecca Powell. Sarah (Powell) Ryals, the mother of Daniel had died in 1876. William G. Powell was the son of Rebecca Powell. REH]
(Source: Unionville, Putnam Co., MO records, Vol. 22, page 553 - furnished by Joyce Posey)LAND: Quit Claim Deed, dated 25 May 1883
Rebecca Powell, widow of Charles Powell, deceased of the County of Putnam, State of Missouri. For the sum of one dollar, sold to Asa Hall of Putnam Co., MO., the SE quarter of the NW quarter in Section 15, Township 66, of Range 19.
(Source: Unionville, Putnam Co., MO records, Vol. 2, page 115 - furnished by Joyce Posey)EMIGRATION: After the death of Charles Powell on 2 Sep 1874, in Putnam Co., MO, Rebecca and her sons, William and Samuel and their families, moved to Clear Creek District, Sherman County, Nebraska. They homesteaded land in the village known as Cedarville, which is now known as Litchfield.
CENSUS: 1885, in Sherman Co., NE, Clear Creek District, #721, page 15, #119-124
Rebeca [sic] Powell, 74, housekeeping, b. PA, 1811, f. NJ, m.?
Daniel Ryals, 23, grandson, MO NC OH
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)LAND: In the Clear Creek District, Sherman County, Nebraska, Rebecca homesteaded 160 acres she acquired for $1.25 an acre. Purchased 2 Jul 1883. The land was located at the NE Section 28, Township 14, Range 16.
(Source: Sherman Co., NE Homestead Deeds, Certificate #13067, page 273 - furnished by Joyce Posey)LAND: 1885 Production of Agriculture Schedule, Sherman Co., Nebraska, p. 114
Rebecca Powell, filled 25 acres, had 95 acres unimproved; value of farm $1,600; value of livestock $100; farm production $250; mowed 15 acres; 30 acres in grain seed; no horses.
(Source: LDS Record, Order # 271132, Film # 0499580 - furnished by Joyce Posey)LAND: In Jun 1886, the 240 acre town site of Litchfield, NE was platted from land owned by John Kisling, Rebecca Powell and L.D. Engleman.
(Source: A Centennial History of Litchfield, Neb. 1886-1986, p. 8 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
OBITUARY: "Unionville Republican," Putnam Co., MO, 7 May 1890. We are informed that Mrs. Rebecca Powell, formerly of this township, but of late, Litchefield, Neb., died on the 26th ult. She was about 80 years old.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)COMMENT: No newspaper obituary found for Litchfield, NE. Old newspapers not kept in area.
BURIAL: Died 26 Apr 1890, buried in Lot #410, plot 1, Litchfield Cemetery,
Litchfield, NE, no headstone.
Charles PowellERROR-PARENTS: At one time it was assumed that the father of Charles Powell was Abner Powell. Abner Powell was an early settler of Monroe County, Ohio. Apparently this was erroneous relationship information from Mrs. Fedorchak to Joyce Posey. In October 2000, researcher Joyce Posey reiterated to Dick Henthorn that this assumption was in error. She believes his parents were William and Elizabeth Powell of Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH.
COMMENT: Researching the Powell surname in Putnam Co., Mo., is difficult, as more than one Powell family lived there amd they were not related. There are Powell families from Ohio and from Kentucky. Some of the Powell's who were from Appanoose & Wayne counties in Iowa, went across the border to Missouri to be married. Some of the "Ohio" Powell's lived as neighbors to the "Kentucky" Powells. The research becomes very difficult when an Ohio Powell marries a Kentucky Powell. (Furnished by Joyce Posey)MARRIAGE: Information about the marriage of Charles Powell and Rebecca Conger can be found in Ethel Heagler's book and in CFAI by Maxine Crowell Leonard. CFA II, p. 398 lists the marriage as, Abt. 1835.
QUESTION: Has anyone found proof of the marriage of Charles Powell and Rebecca Conger?OCCUPATION: farmer
TAX_LIST:
1835 Tax levy record, Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH. Charles Powel was taxed for 1 horse and 1 cattle, value $48.00.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)LAND: 27 Oct 1835
Charles and Rebecca Powell purchased land, 27 Oct 1835, Monroe Co., OH, located at Range 5, Twp. 4, Section 11
(Source: Early Ohio Settlers - Southeastern Ohio 1800-1840, Purchasers of Land, Marietta, Ohio by Ellen and David Stanley Berry, page 57)TAX_LIST:
1836, Charles Powell was taxed for R4 T4 S19 E Sw, 39 acres, value $44.00, also 1 horse and 1 cattle for a value of $48.00.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
LAND: 3 Dec 1838 - Monore Co., OH Deed Book C, page 392 (Burned deed records),
Charles Powel to Elizabeth Powel (written at the top of page)
_les Powell and _zabeth Powell of the same co_ _ _ _ _s Powel and Rebecca his wife for and in _ hand paid the receipt whereof they do be _ leased and conveyed and do by these present _ unto the said Elizabeth Powel and her husband _tuate and being in the County of Monroe in the state of _ _ half quarter to with the east half of the west qu_ of range 4 containing fourty acres subject to sale at Ma_, _ with all the privildeges and appurtenances therein to _ her the said Elizabeth Powel and unto her heirs and assinees for _ his wife for themselves and their heirs and executors and admin_ with the said Elizabeth Powel her heirs and assignees that they the _re lawfully seized of the premises aforesaid that they have good ri_ _le and convey the same in manner aforesaid that they _re free and clear of and all incumbrances whatever an _ _ _es Powel and Rebecca his wife will well and truely warrant and for_ and hereby granted unto said Elizabeth Powel and to her heirs _ claims and demands of all and every person whomsoever the said George (sic) Powel and Rebecca his wife party of the first part ha_ _de and seals the day and year above written. signed sealed X de_
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Hart interlined before signed Charles P_
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Rebecca X P_
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The State of Ohio, Monroe Co
_ The day of Oct A.D. 1838 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in _ county personally appeared the said Charles Powel and Rebecca Powel who si_ deed and acknowledged the signing and sealing thereof to be their act _ _ and the said Rebecca Powell wife of the said Charles Powell being by part from her said husband and the contents of the said deed being fully mae_ the same in her presence she did declare upon such separate examination _nd acknowledged the same _ that she is still satisfied there with.
Given my hand _ Oct A.D. 1838 Thomas Hart J.P.
Entered the first and recorded the third day of December 1838
[Note: Elizabeth Powell was the mother of Charles and Rebecca Powell. REH]
(Source: Burned land Deeds, Book C, page 392, and Fedorchak Vol. 17, and Gateway to the West, unknown page - furnished by Joyce Posey)
Census: 1840, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., Shelby, #39
Charles Powell; 2 males under 10; 1 male between 26-45;
1 female between 26-45
[Note: According to Joyce Posey there was only one Charles Powell listed in the Monroe Co., OH census between the years 1820-1850.]
LAND: 1841 - Monroe Co., Ohio
Deed Records - Vol. 11 page 103 - Charles Powell & wife Rebecca sold to Thomas Carrick for $350.00; the NW quarter of the SE quarter of R 5,T 4,S 11, containing 40 acres and 12 hundreths of an acre; 15 February 1841. Witnessed by: Simon Drum and Hugh McMemiama. Signed by: Simon Drum, JP
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
LAND: 1847 - Monroe Co., Ohio
Deed Records - Vol. 16 page 537 - Charles Powell & wife Rebecca sold to Andrew Early of the county of Washington and State of Ohio for $700.00; the W 1/2 of the NW quarter of R6, T5, S2, containing 79 acres and 60 hundreths of an acre. 9 April 1847. Witnessed by: Simon Drum and David Gates. Signed by: Simon Drum JP [Land located in the same area where Stephen & Moses Conger lived in Wayne Twp.] (Furnished by Joyce Posey)
EMIGRATION: In early 1847, Charles Powell and family migrated by wagon train to Appanoose County, Iowa along with other Powell and Conger family members. They all appear on the county's 1850 census. These families purchased land in and around Caldwell, Walnut and Pleasant Townships.Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Center Twp., 15/15, 25 Nov 1850
Charles Powell, 38, farmer, OH; Rebecca, 40, PA
William, 16, OH; Elias, 14, OH; Isaac, 12, OH; Sally (AKA Sarah), 10, OH;
Alexander, 7, OH; Elizabeth, 5, OH; Orphy J., 3, OH
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)COMMENT: At the time of the 1850 census of Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa there were three Conger and one Powell families living close together.
Enos and Jane (Strayer) Conger were Family #34
Elias Gregory and Rebecca (Patterson) Conger were Family #35
James B. and Hannah Powell were Family #36 with George Conger, 21, b. OH
John B. and Elizabeth (Atkinson) Conger were Family #37
Enos, Elias Gregory, John B. Conger and Rebecca (Conger) Powell were siblings.
George Washington Conger was the 1st cousin, 1 generation removed of these
Conger siblings. As of January 1996 it is not known whether James B. and
Hannah Powell were related to their 3 Conger neighbors or to Charles and
Rebecca (Conger) Powell who were Family #15 in Center Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.
LAND: Charles Powell - Putnam Co., Mo.. Deeds
Putman Co., Mo., Deed Book A, page 157; October 28, 1852 George M. Smith and Rebecca, his wife, of Putnam Co., Mo.; to Charles Powell,
of Appanoose Co., Iowa. Indenture.Putnam Co., Mo., Deed Book A, page 159; October 28, 1852
William Smith and Elizabeth, his wife, of Putnam Co., Mo.; to Charles Powell, of Appanoose Co., Iowa. Indenture.
(Source: Deed Index's; Unionville Library, Unionville Mo. - furnished by Joyce Posey)
By 1860, Charles and Rebecca had moved to Liberty Township, Putnam County, Missouri.
(Furnished by Joyce E. Posey)CENSUS: 1860, in Putnam Co., MO, Liberty Twp., Dwelling 115, Family 94, 27 Jul
1860
Charles Powell, 47, farmer, OH; Rebecca, 49, PA
Sally, 19, OH; Elizabeth, 16, OH; Orphy J., 12, OH; Samuel, 8, IA
(Furnished by Joyce E. Posey)LAND:
Land Deed - Grantee - Putnam Co. Missouri, Vol. 2, p. 622
Laurence Boggs and wife Agnes, of Putnam Co. MO, for the sum of $450.00 sold to Charles Powell of the said county of Putnam, the described tract of land situated in the said county; the west half of Lot number 2 in the northwest quarter of Section 4, Township 66, Range 17, and southwest quarter of the NW quarter of Section 4 in Range 17 and fifteen acres of the west side of the east half of Lot #66 of Range 17, and 15 acres of the west side of the east half of Lot #1 in Township 66, Range 17. dated 14 Mar 1864. Filed in Recorders Office 17 Mar 1864.
(Source: Original Deed Record from Vol. 2, p. 622 - furnished by Joyce Posey)LAND:
Land Deed - Grantor - Putnam Co., Missouri, Vol. 3-C5563, p. 211
Charles Powell and Rebecca, his wife, of the County of Putnam, for the sum of $2160.00 sold to James R. McCoy of Scotland Co., State of Missouri, the described tract of land, situated in Putname Co., State of Missouri; the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 33 and the first half of the southwest quarter of Section 33 and the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 33 in Township Number 67, of Range 17, containing 160 acres, be this - wood less, and also the west quarter of the northwest quarter of Section #4, in Range #17 and fifteen acres of the west side of the east half of Lot #2 of Section #4 in Township 66 of Range 17, containing 102 acres more or less. dated 21 Dec 1864. filed for record at Recorder Office - 23 Mar 1865.
(Source: Copy of Original Deed from Vol. 3, C5563, p. 211 - furnished by Joyce Posey)COMMENT: Charles and Rebecca Powell's older sons served with the Union Army Regiments in Iowa and Missouri during the Civil War.
CENSUS: 1870, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., 224/224, 23 June 1870
Charles Powell, 56, m. farmer, 1800/1000, OH
Rebecca, 59, f. keeps house, PA
Samuel, 18, m. IA
Elizabeth Veatch, 26, f. keeps house, b. OH
Wesley D., 2, m. IA
Daniel Ryals, 8, m. MO, grandson; Rebecca Ryals, 3, f. IA granddaughter
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)COMMENT: No obituary or record of burial has been found, as of Aug 1995
PROBATE: Estate Record #657, filed 15 Sep 1874, Putnam Co., MO courthouse, p. 91.
Charles Powell, died 2 Sep 1874
Homestead land bequeathed to Rebecca Powell
NE - NW Section 23, 40 acres, valued at $320.00
SW - SE Section 15, 40 acres, valued at $400.00
NW - SE Section 15, 37 1/2 acres, valued at $181.50
SE - NW Section 15, 40 acres, valued at $300.00
2 1/2 acres off the SW - SE, valued at $25.00
Heirs mentioned in the estate:
Rebecca Powell, widow
William Powell; Elias Powell; Isaac Powell; Alexander Powell;
Elizabeth Veatch; Jane Howard; Samuel Powell; and grandchildren:
Daniel Ryals, Morgan (sic, Maryum) Ryals, Samuel Ryals, and Rebecca
Ryals
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Estate Records, 1845-1909 - Furnished by Joyce Posey)
BURIAL: At the Putnam Co., Missouri Library there is a book, "Pioneers," which lists those born before 1850 who are buried in the cemeteries of the county. Neither Charles Powell, nor his daughter Sallie (Powell) Ryals, are listed in this record. No record of death or newspaper obituary was found.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)CHILD-ERROR: Arthur Powell was listed in CFA II, p. 398, as a child of Charles Powell. Joyce Posey reported in April 2004 that this was an error caused by some inaccurate research done by a professional researcher.
2631. Elias Powell
Elias PowellMILITARY: Civil War veteran
RESIDENCES: Carroll Co., MO; Jackson Co., OR
MARRIAGE: Elias Powell to Susan E. Harwick - 25 June 1865, Carroll Co., Mo..
(Source: Carroll Co., Mo., Marriages - Vol B, page 273 - furnished by Joyce Posey)CENSUS: 1870 Census - Carroll Co., Mo., Morris Twp., date June 30 1970.
Elias Powell, age 32, b, Ohio, farmer
Susan A. E., age 26, housekeeping b. Mo.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)CENSUS: 1880 Census - Jackson Co., Oregon, Eden Precinct, date June 29, 1880
Elias Powell, age 44, farmer, b. Ohio
Susan E., wife, age 36, housekeeping, b. Mo..
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)