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Martha M. ("Mattie") Horner

F, #16151, b. 8 Oct 1870, d. 6 May 1914

Parents

Person SourceMartha M. ("Mattie") Horner had person sources.1,2
Birth8 Oct 1870She was born on 8 Oct 1870 at near Heyworth in McLean, Illinois, United States.2,1,3
Census1 Jun 1880She appeared as the daughter of Squire Finley ("Quilla") Horner in the 1880 census, at Brown Township in Champaign, Illinois, United States.1
Census1 Jun 1900She appeared as the daughter of Harriet Elizabeth Crosby in the 1900 census in Pocahontas, Iowa, United States. The 1900 census identifies Paul Hair as a nephew. He is actually a grandson.2
Occupation1 Jun 1900On 1 Jun 1900 Martha M. ("Mattie") Horner was a school teacher.2
Death6 May 1914She died on 6 May 1914 at age 43 at sanatorium in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.3

Citations

  1. [S3122] 1880, Champaign County, Illinois, population schedule, Brown Township, enumeration district (ED) 1, 12D, dwelling 91 family 99, Harriet Horner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 j;un 2019); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
  2. [S3123] 1900, Pocahontas County, Iowa, population schedule, Cedar Township, enumeration district (ED) 161, 18A, dwelling 348 family 355, Harriet E Herner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 Jun 2019); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
  3. [S3192] "Mattie Mae Hornor", Fonda Journal and Times (Fonda, Pocahontas County, Iowa), 14 May 1914, obituary; Newell: Community History Archive (http://newell.advantage-preservation.com/ : accessed 18 Nov 2019)
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Anna Prine Horner

F, #16152, b. Aug 1873

Parents

Family: Horatio F. Wykoff (b. ca. 1865)

NameAnna Prine Horner was also known as Anna P. Wycoff.1
Person SourceShe had person sources.2,3
BirthAug 1873She was born in Aug 1873 in Illinois, United States.2,4
Census1 Jun 1880She appeared as the daughter of Squire Finley ("Quilla") Horner in the 1880 census, at Brown Township in Champaign, Illinois, United States.2
Census1 Jun 1900She appeared as the daughter of Harriet Elizabeth Crosby in the 1900 census in Pocahontas, Iowa, United States. The 1900 census identifies Paul Hair as a nephew. He is actually a grandson.4
Occupation1 Jun 1900On 1 Jun 1900 Anna Prine Horner was a school teacher.
Marriage22 May 1906Horatio F. Wykoff and she were married on 22 May 1906 in Sac City, Sac, Iowa, United States.3

Citations

  1. [S3192] "Mattie Mae Hornor", Fonda Journal and Times (Fonda, Pocahontas County, Iowa), 14 May 1914, obituary; Newell: Community History Archive (http://newell.advantage-preservation.com/ : accessed 18 Nov 2019)
  2. [S3122] 1880, Champaign County, Illinois, population schedule, Brown Township, enumeration district (ED) 1, 12D, dwelling 91 family 99, Harriet Horner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 j;un 2019); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
  3. [S2861] "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934", database, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org : accessed 20 Nov 2019), Horatio F. Wykoff
  4. [S3123] 1900, Pocahontas County, Iowa, population schedule, Cedar Township, enumeration district (ED) 161, 18A, dwelling 348 family 355, Harriet E Herner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 Jun 2019); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
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Cora Sweet Horner

F, #16153, b. ca. 1875, d. bef 6 May 1914

Parents

Family: Amos Harvey Eaton (b. ca. 1876)

NameCora Sweet Horner was also known as Cora Sweet Eaton.1,2
Person SourceShe had person sources.3,2
BirthCa. 1875She was born ca. 1875 in Illinois, United States.3,4
BirthMar 1876She was born in Mar 1876 in Illinois, United States.4
Census1 Jun 1880She appeared as the daughter of Squire Finley ("Quilla") Horner in the 1880 census, at Brown Township in Champaign, Illinois, United States.3
Census1 Jun 1900She appeared as the daughter of Harriet Elizabeth Crosby in the 1900 census in Pocahontas, Iowa, United States. The 1900 census identifies Paul Hair as a nephew. He is actually a grandson.4
Occupation1 Jun 1900On 1 Jun 1900 Cora Sweet Horner was a school teacher.4
Marriage18 Mar 1903Amos Harvey Eaton and she were married on 18 Mar 1903 in Fonda, Pocahontas, Iowa, United States.2
DeathBef 6 May 1914She died bef 6 May 1914.1

Citations

  1. [S3192] "Mattie Mae Hornor", Fonda Journal and Times (Fonda, Pocahontas County, Iowa), 14 May 1914, obituary; Newell: Community History Archive (http://newell.advantage-preservation.com/ : accessed 18 Nov 2019)
  2. [S2861] "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934", database, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org : accessed 20 Nov 2019), Cora Sweet Horner
  3. [S3122] 1880, Champaign County, Illinois, population schedule, Brown Township, enumeration district (ED) 1, 12D, dwelling 91 family 99, Harriet Horner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 j;un 2019); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
  4. [S3123] 1900, Pocahontas County, Iowa, population schedule, Cedar Township, enumeration district (ED) 161, 18A, dwelling 348 family 355, Harriet E Herner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 Jun 2019); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
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William Nesbit Horner

M, #16154, b. Aug 1877, d. 10 Apr 1928

Parents

Family: Edna Jane Heflin (b. Jul 1879)

NameWilliam Nesbit Horner was also known as William Nesbit Hornor.
Person SourceHe had person sources.1
BirthAug 1877He was born in Aug 1877 in Illinois, United States.1,2
Census1 Jun 1880He appeared as the son of Squire Finley ("Quilla") Horner in the 1880 census, at Brown Township in Champaign, Illinois, United States.1
MarriageCa. 1899William Nesbit Horner and Edna Jane Heflin were married ca. 1899.2
Occupation1 Jun 1900On 1 Jun 1900 William Nesbit Horner was a farmer.2
Census1 Jun 1900He with Edna Jane Heflin and Cleo Donald Horner appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1900 at Cedar Township in Pocahontas, Iowa, United States.2
Occupation15 Apr 1910On 15 Apr 1910 William Nesbit Horner was working in real estate and insurance.3
Census15 Apr 1910He with Edna Jane Heflin, Cleo Donald Horner, Ninon Horner, and Harriet W. Horner appeared in the census on 15 Apr 1910 in Johnstown, Weld, Colorado, United States.3
Residence6 May 1914William Nesbit Horner lived in Loveland, Larimer, Colorado, United States, on 6 May 1914.4
Death10 Apr 1928He died on 10 Apr 1928 at age 50 at Soldier Canyon in Larimer, Colorado, United States.5
BiographicalBiographical article for William Nesbit Horner. I'm sorry to say I am not related to the Hornor/Horner family line. I started the Hornor Family Tree to sort out some mysteries about a very special lady who was kind to me when I was a child.

Known to me as Harriet Wolf/Wolfe her name was originally Wilna Harriet Hornor. She was born April 11th, 1907 in Fonda, Pocahontas, Iowa to William Nesbit Hornor (born in Illinois August 22nd, 1877) and his wife Edna Jane Heflin (born in Avoca, Iowa in 1879).

Harriet owned several properties in Estes Park, Colorado and the Big Thompson Canyon which lead to the east on Highway 34 from that mountain town.

She was twice widowed and childless. Harriet took a great liking to me and gave me many of her trinkets and her loved pets when she passed away. I was the proud owner of El Gato the wild mountain cat, Turq the turquoise Parakeet, and Pepe the little Chihuahua. She also left me several of her treasures given to her by her husbands which I value to this day.

Several stories indicated that Harriet had come to her valuable Colorado Mountain properties through the divorce of her husband Norman Cornelius Preston from his first wife. I have letters from past and current owners of the Estes Park lands claiming that all the property was originally owned by Norman's first wife Ruth Curtis (some letters have mislabeled his sister Viola Ursula Preston as his first wife).

As with any family info passed down through the ages fact has to be separated from fiction. Turns out that Harriet inherited her property rightfully from her marriage to Norman Preston. He never had children himself so the land was settled on Harriet and when she passed away in 1971 she settled it upon her living siblings Alice Hornor Robbins, Virginia Hornor Cannon, and Crane Marshall Heflin Hornor. Harriet's sister Ninion Hornor Hogue passed away in Loveland, Colorado in 1969. Her brother Cleo Donald Hornor died in Los Angeles County, California in 1942.

My parents managed Harriet Hornor Preston Wolf's campground in the Big Thompson Canyon of Colorado called the Castle Rock Campground. In the 1960's through to 1974 (prior to the 1976 canyon flood that killed many people and destroyed much of the land Harriet passed on to her relatives) my mom and dad took care of several vacation spots in that area.

After the flood of 1976 Harriet's remaining heirs Alice, Virginia, and Crane sold the canyon land to Thomas C Bein who had owned the property adjacent to the campground. He shut down the campground and turned the entire property into his private enclave.

Tom Bein was a former mayor of Berthoud, Colorado and owned the Berthoud National Bank. He and his first wife Louise were very kind to my siblings and me. While we were out cavorting around they always had treats ready for us if we stopped by their cabin.

Back to Harriet and her canyon campground. The Castle Rock Campground had several cabins located on the property. These cabins were very old when I was a kid in the 1960's. According to Harriet when the "new" Highway 34 was cut through the canyon, sometime in the 1940's or 50's, this left the old carriage/Stanley Steamer dirt road winding through various parts of the paved highway up to Estes Park. The cabins located in the campground, on the old dirt road, were left over stops from the old days where guests could stay the night before making it to Rocky Mountain National Park.

There was a main cabin where breakfast was served and three single cabins ranging in size from small to large. The smallest cabin was the Jazz Baby and held one full bed. The middle sized cabin was the Jazz Mama which contained a full bed, a sink, and a table. The largest cabin was a two bedroom number with a small kitchen which was called the Jazz Papa. I loved the Jazz Baby the best. It was adorable.

The Hornor family owned several other properties in Estes Park but I can't remember the names of the cabins and businesses. Today the land is worth millions of dollars and I'm unsure who owns it.

The old Castle Rock Campground is currently owned by Tom Bein's daughter Laura Bein Emerson. She sent me several photos and letters outlining what little she knew of Harriet and her siblings.

Why am I telling you all of these things? Because I'm not related to the Hornor Family and I'm afraid that their history in this part of Colorado might be lost. It took me a while to sort through the misinformation and I'm trying to leave a thread to follow for future Hornor generations as this part of the family didn't leave behind many children.

I've been busy with my own actual family tree recently and haven't made my way back to Harriet's family. What I have managed to piece together is that her father William Nesbit Hornor seemed to be something of a ne're-do-well. His wife and children struggled to survive prior to his passing away in Fort Collins, Colorado.

William's father seems to have been Squire Finley Hornor (interesting name) of Indiana. Squire's father was Eber Horner and appears to have been the last family member to carry the spelling of Horner before Squire's line.

The spelling of the Hornor/Horner names leaves me cautious as I move further back in the tree. Since I'm not related I don't have the same info available to me as I would from my own family. Eber was born in Ohio in 1818 and was the son of Joseph Horner born in South Carolina in 1789 if I'm following the line correctly.

During the summers Harriet lived in the main cabin of the Castle Rock Campground in the Big Thompson Canyon. She had many family items in that cabin.

The cabin had a high ceiling with a windowed wall that separated the kitchen from the dining area. The food could be served from the kitchen through the window to tables. On that high wall were two military swords hanging forming an "X" shape. I was very young at the time but when I asked about those swords Harriet said they belonged to her grandfather. I don't remember the his name to save my life and I've often wondered what happened to those weapons. I hope they weren't lost in the flood of 1976.

The last time my family had contact with any of the Hornor Family was just after the 1976 flood in the Big Thompson Canyon of Colorado. We went to help with clean up. By 1976 my family had moved to Fort Collins, Colorado which is located on the front range of the mountains.

What I have in the Hornor Family tree is that Crane Marshall Heflin Hornor (younger brother of Harriet) was born 9 Sep 1915 in Loveland, Colorado and passed away on 23 Jul 2003 in Miami-dade, Florida. His son is Terry Wendell Hornor who was born 3 Mar 1947 and is still living. If I have the correct Terry Hornor he moved from Miami, Florida to Marietta, Georgia after his mother Maria Carmela Brana Hornor passed away in Miami on the 26th of May, 2007. I don't remember ever meeting Crane or his son Terry.

I did meet Harriet's sisters Alice and Virginia on several occasions but I don't remember either of them having children and I haven't found any for them. As well, I never found any children for Harriet's oldest brother Cleo Donald Hornor.

Cleo was born the 6th of April in Cedar, Iowa and died December 1st, 1942 in Los Angeles County, California. The only marriage I found for him was to Eda Ruth Jadgmann on the 9th of October, 1930 in Estes Park. She was the same age as Cleo and the 1940 Census in Los Angeles didn't show the couple having any children. There is a possibility that even though she was 40 years old in 1940 that Eda could have had children prior to Cleo's death in 1942. Eda later married a man named Howard Carnahan. She passed away in 1992 in Orange County, CA and I haven't found an obituary for her.

It would appear that your Hornor/Horner male line descending from William Nesbit Hornor rests with Terry Wendell Hornor. William's father Squire Finley Hornor did have four other sons, Perry Ellis Hornor, Eber Garfield Hornor, James Finley Hornor, and Russell Shawhan Hornor. I haven't made it down their sections of the tree yet but I'm assuming there are some sons somewhere in there.

Thank you so much for the tips about writing. I despair of the artificial intelligence that is being unleashed on these databases that involve pages and pages of handwriting. The robots really can't read the cursive and some of the results have been a lot of gibberish that needs to be deciphered. I suppose I shouldn't complain about it as the purpose is to get more information widespread as soon as possible. I still love reading the handwriting so I hope we'll get to enjoy the images of census data, ledgers, and the like for years to come.6

Citations

  1. [S3122] 1880, Champaign County, Illinois, population schedule, Brown Township, enumeration district (ED) 1, 12D, dwelling 91 family 99, Harriet Horner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 j;un 2019); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
  2. [S3123] 1900, Pocahontas County, Iowa, population schedule, Cedar Township, enumeration district (ED) 161, 16B, dwelling 322 family 329, William Horner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 2 Apr 2020); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
  3. [S3250] 1910, Weld County, Colorado, population schedule, Johnstown, enumeration district (ED) 265, 10B, dwelling 20 family 21, W. N. Horner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 2 Apr 2020); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
  4. [S3192] "Mattie Mae Hornor", Fonda Journal and Times (Fonda, Pocahontas County, Iowa), 14 May 1914, obituary; Newell: Community History Archive (http://newell.advantage-preservation.com/ : accessed 18 Nov 2019)
  5. [S3251] "Funeral of William Hornor Held Friday", Fort Collins Coloradoan (Fort Collins, Colorado), 13 Apr 1928, obituary; (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 2 Apr 2020)
  6. [S3249] This story has been graciously provided to me by Kerry Q (PollyMarblemaus on Ancestry). I have copied it here unaltered. My tree has not been modified yet to reflect some of the relationships in this story.
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Perry Ellis Horner

M, #16155, b. 21 Oct 1879, d. 30 Jun 1960

Parents

Family: Sarah Grace Hilton

NamePerry Ellis Horner was also known as Perry Ellis Hornor.1
Person SourceHe had person sources.2,3
Birth21 Oct 1879He was born on 21 Oct 1879 in Illinois, United States.2,3,1
Census1 Jun 1880He appeared as the son of Squire Finley ("Quilla") Horner in the 1880 census, at Brown Township in Champaign, Illinois, United States.2
Census1 Jun 1900Perry Ellis Horner appeared as the son of Harriet Elizabeth Crosby in the 1900 census in Pocahontas, Iowa, United States. The 1900 census identifies Paul Hair as a nephew. He is actually a grandson.3
Marriage20 Nov 1900He and Sarah Grace Hilton were married on 20 Nov 1900 in Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, United States.1
Residence6 May 1914He lived in Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, United States, on 6 May 1914.4
Residence10 Apr 1928He lived at 816 West Oak Street in Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, United States, on 10 Apr 1928.5
Death30 Jun 1960He died on 30 Jun 1960 at age 80 in Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, United States.1
Burial2 Jul 1960He was buried on 2 Jul 1960 at Grandview CemeteryG, in Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, United States.1

Citations

  1. [S3251] "Perry E. Hornor Called by Death", Fort Collins Coloradoan (Fort Collins, Colorado), 1 Jul 1960, obituary; (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 3 Apr 2020)
  2. [S3122] 1880, Champaign County, Illinois, population schedule, Brown Township, enumeration district (ED) 1, 12D, dwelling 91 family 99, Harriet Horner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 j;un 2019); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
  3. [S3123] 1900, Pocahontas County, Iowa, population schedule, Cedar Township, enumeration district (ED) 161, 18A, dwelling 348 family 355, Harriet E Herner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 Jun 2019); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
  4. [S3192] "Mattie Mae Hornor", Fonda Journal and Times (Fonda, Pocahontas County, Iowa), 14 May 1914, obituary; Newell: Community History Archive (http://newell.advantage-preservation.com/ : accessed 18 Nov 2019)
  5. [S3251] "Funeral of William Hornor Held Friday", obituary
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Andrew Crosby

M, #16156

Family: Susan Prine

Person SourceAndrew Crosby had person sources.1
BirthHe was born in Kentucky, United States.1

Citations

  1. [S2962] "Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990", digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 10 Jun 2019), Harriett Elizabeth Hornor
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Susan Prine

F, #16157

Family: Andrew Crosby

NameSusan Prine was also known as Susan Crosby.1
Person SourceShe had person sources.1
BirthShe was born in Kentucky, United States.1

Citations

  1. [S2962] "Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990", digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 10 Jun 2019), Harriett Elizabeth Hornor
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Ira W. Hair

M, #16158, b. ca. 1868

Parents

Family: Laura J. Horner (b. ca. 1868, d. 6 Nov 1898)

Person SourceIra W. Hair had person sources.1
BirthCa. 1868He was born ca. 1868 in Randolph, McLean, Illinois, United States.1
Residence9 Sep 1891He lived in Randolph, McLean, Illinois, United States, on 9 Sep 1891.1
Occupation9 Sep 1891On 9 Sep 1891 Ira W. Hair was a farmer.1
Marriage9 Sep 1891He and Laura J. Horner were married on 9 Sep 1891 in Foosland, Champaign, Illinois, United States.1

Citations

  1. [S2908] "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940", digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 10 Jun 2019), Ira Hair and Laura Horner; film 4539329 imagess 50-51
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Samuel D. Hair

M, #16159

Family:

Person SourceSamuel D. Hair had person sources.1

Citations

  1. [S2908] "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940", digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 10 Jun 2019), Ira Hair and Laura Horner; film 4539329 imagess 50-51
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Paul V. Hair

M, #16161, b. 10 Jan 1898

Parents

Person SourcePaul V. Hair had person sources.1
Birth10 Jan 1898He was born on 10 Jan 1898 in Illinois, United States.1
Census1 Jun 1900He appeared as the grandson of Harriet Elizabeth Crosby in the 1900 census in Pocahontas, Iowa, United States. The 1900 census identifies Paul Hair as a nephew. He is actually a grandson.2

Citations

  1. [S2817] "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935", digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 10 Jun 2019), Paul Hair
  2. [S3123] 1900, Pocahontas County, Iowa, population schedule, Cedar Township, enumeration district (ED) 161, 18A, dwelling 348 family 355, Harriet E Herner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 Jun 2019); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
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Eber G. Horner

M, #16162, b. Dec 1881

Parents

Family: Agnes Ann McGeary

Person SourceEber G. Horner had person sources.1
BirthDec 1881He was born in Dec 1881 in Illinois, United States.1
Census1 Jun 1900He appeared as the son of Harriet Elizabeth Crosby in the 1900 census in Pocahontas, Iowa, United States. The 1900 census identifies Paul Hair as a nephew. He is actually a grandson.1
Residence6 May 1914He lived in Fonda, Pocahontas, Iowa, United States, on 6 May 1914.2

Citations

  1. [S3123] 1900, Pocahontas County, Iowa, population schedule, Cedar Township, enumeration district (ED) 161, 18A, dwelling 348 family 355, Harriet E Herner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 Jun 2019); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
  2. [S3192] "Mattie Mae Hornor", Fonda Journal and Times (Fonda, Pocahontas County, Iowa), 14 May 1914, obituary; Newell: Community History Archive (http://newell.advantage-preservation.com/ : accessed 18 Nov 2019)
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James F. Horner

M, #16163, b. Aug 1884

Parents

Person SourceJames F. Horner had person sources.1
BirthAug 1884He was born in Aug 1884 in Illinois, United States.1
Census1 Jun 1900He appeared as the son of Harriet Elizabeth Crosby in the 1900 census in Pocahontas, Iowa, United States. The 1900 census identifies Paul Hair as a nephew. He is actually a grandson.1
Residence6 May 1914He lived in Varina, Pocahontas, Iowa, United States, on 6 May 1914.2

Citations

  1. [S3123] 1900, Pocahontas County, Iowa, population schedule, Cedar Township, enumeration district (ED) 161, 18A, dwelling 348 family 355, Harriet E Herner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 Jun 2019); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
  2. [S3192] "Mattie Mae Hornor", Fonda Journal and Times (Fonda, Pocahontas County, Iowa), 14 May 1914, obituary; Newell: Community History Archive (http://newell.advantage-preservation.com/ : accessed 18 Nov 2019)
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Russell Shawhan Horner

M, #16164, b. Feb 1889

Parents

Family: Flossie Mae Spielman (b. ca. 1888)

NameRussell Shawhan Horner was also known as Russell Shawhan Hornor.1
Person SourceHe had person sources.2,3
BirthFeb 1889He was born in Feb 1889 in Foosland, Champaign, Illinois, United States.2,4
Census1 Jun 1900He appeared as the son of Harriet Elizabeth Crosby in the 1900 census in Pocahontas, Iowa, United States. The 1900 census identifies Paul Hair as a nephew. He is actually a grandson.2
Residence15 Jan 1912He lived in Fonda, Pocahontas, Iowa, United States, on 15 Jan 1912.4
Occupation15 Jan 1912On 15 Jan 1912 Russell Shawhan Horner was in the lumber business.4
Marriage15 Jan 1912He and Flossie Mae Spielman were married on 15 Jan 1912 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States.4
Residence6 May 1914He lived in Varina, Pocahontas, Iowa, United States, on 6 May 1914.5
Burial8 May 1914He was buried on 8 May 1914 at Cedar Township CemeteryG, in Fonda, Pocahontas, Iowa, United States.5
Occupation1 Jan 1920On 1 Jan 1920 Russell Shawhan Horner was a manager of a lumber yard.6
Census1 Jan 1920He with Flossie Mae Spielman, DeLoss Sheriff Hornor, and Lucien Russel Horner appeared in the census on 1 Jan 1920 in Fonda, Pocahontas, Iowa, United States.6
Residence16 Oct 1940Russell Shawhan Horner lived in Fonda, Pocahontas, Iowa, United States, on 16 Oct 1940.1

Citations

  1. [S3188] The United States National Archives, "WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947", digital images, Fold3.com (https://fold3.com : accessed 17 Nov 2019), DeLoss Sheriff Hornor
  2. [S3123] 1900, Pocahontas County, Iowa, population schedule, Cedar Township, enumeration district (ED) 161, 18A, dwelling 348 family 355, Harriet E Herner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 Jun 2019); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
  3. [S2817] "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935", digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 10 Jun 2019), Lucien Russell Harnar
  4. [S2746] State of Iowa, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1940, Russell Hornor, 15 Jan 1912; digital images, Ancestry.com, (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 Jun 2019); Iowa Department of Public Health
  5. [S3192] "Mattie Mae Hornor", Fonda Journal and Times (Fonda, Pocahontas County, Iowa), 14 May 1914, obituary; Newell: Community History Archive (http://newell.advantage-preservation.com/ : accessed 18 Nov 2019)
  6. [S3124] 1920, Pocahontas County, Iowa, population schedule, Fonda Town, Cedar Township, enumeration district (ED) 203, 4A, dwelling 84 family 85, Russell Horner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 Jun 2019); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
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Flossie Mae Spielman

F, #16165, b. ca. 1888

Family: Russell Shawhan Horner (b. Feb 1889)

NameFlossie Mae Spielman was also known as Flossie Mae Horner.1
Person SourceShe had person sources.1
BirthCa. 1888She was born ca. 1888 in Fonda, Pocahontas, Iowa, United States.1
Residence15 Jan 1912She lived in Fonda, Pocahontas, Iowa, United States, on 15 Jan 1912.1
Marriage15 Jan 1912Russell Shawhan Horner and she were married on 15 Jan 1912 in Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, United States.1
Census1 Jan 1920She appeared as the wife of Russell Shawhan Horner in the 1920 census in Fonda, Pocahontas, Iowa, United States.2

Citations

  1. [S2746] State of Iowa, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1940, Russell Hornor, 15 Jan 1912; digital images, Ancestry.com, (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 Jun 2019); Iowa Department of Public Health
  2. [S3124] 1920, Pocahontas County, Iowa, population schedule, Fonda Town, Cedar Township, enumeration district (ED) 203, 4A, dwelling 84 family 85, Russell Horner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 Jun 2019); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
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Lucien Russel Horner

M, #16166, b. 30 Dec 1914, d. Nov 1968

Parents

Person SourceLucien Russel Horner had person sources.1
Birth30 Dec 1914He was born on 30 Dec 1914 in Fonda, Pocahontas, Iowa, United States.1
Census1 Jan 1920He appeared as the son of Russell Shawhan Horner in the 1920 census in Fonda, Pocahontas, Iowa, United States.2
DeathNov 1968Lucien Russel Horner died in Nov 1968 at age 53.3

Citations

  1. [S2817] "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935", digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 10 Jun 2019), Lucien Russell Harnar
  2. [S3124] 1920, Pocahontas County, Iowa, population schedule, Fonda Town, Cedar Township, enumeration district (ED) 203, 4A, dwelling 84 family 85, Russell Horner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 Jun 2019); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
  3. [S2426] "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014", database, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 26 Jul 2019), Lucien Horner
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DeLoss Sheriff Hornor

M, #16167, b. 26 Mar 1913, d. 16 Nov 2004

Parents

Family: Olivia Johanna ("Olive") Johnson (b. 22 Jan 1912, d. 15 Dec 2006)

Person SourceDeLoss Sheriff Hornor had person sources.1,2
Birth26 Mar 1913He was born on 26 Mar 1913 in Varina, Pocahontas, Iowa, United States.1,2
Census1 Jan 1920He appeared as the son of Russell Shawhan Horner in the 1920 census in Fonda, Pocahontas, Iowa, United States.1
Residence16 Oct 1940DeLoss Sheriff Hornor lived in Fonda, Pocahontas, Iowa, United States, on 16 Oct 1940.2
Marriage3 Jul 1948He and Olivia Johanna ("Olive") Johnson were married on 3 Jul 1948 at Elfsborg Lutheran Church in Pocahontas, Iowa, United States.3,4
Death16 Nov 2004He died on 16 Nov 2004 at age 91.5

Citations

  1. [S3124] 1920, Pocahontas County, Iowa, population schedule, Fonda Town, Cedar Township, enumeration district (ED) 203, 4A, dwelling 84 family 85, Russell Horner; digital images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 10 Jun 2019); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration
  2. [S3188] The United States National Archives, "WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947", digital images, Fold3.com (https://fold3.com : accessed 17 Nov 2019), DeLoss Sheriff Hornor
  3. [S3189] "Nuptial Events Of The Week: JOHNSON - HORNOR", The Pomeroy Herald (Pomeroy, Calhoun County, Iowa), 8 Jul 1948, marriage announcement; (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 17 Nov 2019)
  4. [S3191] "Olivia Johanna Hornor", Buena Vista County Journal (Newell, Iowa), 27 Dec 2006, obituary; Newell: Community History Archive (http://newell.advantage-preservation.com/ : accessed 18 Nov 2019)
  5. [S3190] "Public Notice", Pocahontas Record-Democrat (Pocahontas, Iowa), 8 Dec 2004, probate announcement; Pocahontas Public Library: Community History Archive (http://pocahontas.advantage-preservation.com/ : accessed 18 Nov 2019)
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Benjamin Collins

M, #16168, d. ca. Oct 1818

Family: Sally

Person SourceBenjamin Collins had person sources.1
DeathCa. Oct 1818He died ca. Oct 1818.1
Residence1 Oct 1818He lived in Clermont, Ohio, United States, on 1 Oct 1818.1
Will1 Oct 1818He signed a will on 1 Oct 1818. In the name of God amen I Benjamin Collins of the State of Ohio and Clermont County being sound in mind and memory but being in a low state of health and knowing that all men must die for the benefit of my family do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form as followes. First I desire to give up my body soul and spirit to God my creator redeemer and saviour.

Secondly I give to my daughter Jane wife of Hall Stuart about forty acres of land a part of the tract I bought of Walter Dun laying in the north east corner Begining at the original corner running about sixty poles with Clarks line nearly west thence south about ninety five poles, thence east about sixty one poles to Starkes survey, thence with Starkes line to the begining to be hers and her heirs forever.

Thirdly I give to my son George and his heirs forever about seventy five acres of land laying in the same tract of land I have given to my daughter provided he pays fifty dollars to me or my estate in one year from the date my will does bear the lines being all marked round running from Janes north west corner with Clarks line about 128 poles, thence south 85 poles, then 40 poles east, thence south 17 poles, thence east to Janes line thence north with his sister Janes line to the begining.

Fourthly I give to my son Peter and his heirs forever about sixty seven acres of land laying in the same tract and bounded as followes. Begining at a blue ash south east corner to Georges lot thence west 122 poles to three beechs, then north 92 poles to a beech, thence east 122 poles with Clarks line to a stake and stones, thence south 85 poles to the beginning.

Fifthly I give to my son Edmunds and his heirs forever about seventy seven acres of land, Begining at the south west corner of Georges lot, thence south 80 poles, thence east 154 poles thence north with Starkes line 80 poles to the south east corner of Janes lot thence west 152 poles with Janes and Georges lines to the begining.

Sixthly I give to my son Amos twenty dollars.

Seventhly it is my will that my son should be bound to a discreet man to learn the blacksmiths trade and I also give him twenty dollars.

Eighthly I lend to my beloved wife Sally all the rest of my land not disposed of during her natural life to raise our younger children and if need require in order to pay my debts she may sell and convey by deed unto my son Peter a piece of the west end or rather north west corner in the fork of wolf pen run and at her death that the land I lend her shall be divided equally between my two youngest sons Benjamin and James to be theirs and their heirs forever.

Ninthly I give to my daughters Elenor Indidt(?) and Anne one hundred dollars each as they arrive at the age of twenty one years to be given them in such property as will be suitable for housekeeping.

Tenthly it is my will and desire that my friend Samuel Perrin and my son Peter Collins do execute this my last will and testament and that all my just debts be paid out of my personal property by them and money owing me be collected by them and aplied by them to the best advantage of my children. Also my wife to enjoy the ballance of my personal property during her life and at her death to be equally divided among all my children or their heirs. There is about nine acres of land laying on sugar camp run between the land I have given to my son Edmund and Samuel Perrin that I do hereby authorise my Executors to sel and convey by deed to my son Edmund provided he will give three dollars and fifty cents per acre and make reasonable payment to my executors. And now I do hereby confirm and forever establish this to be my last will and testament revoking all other wills. In testimony whereof I do hereby set my hand and affix my seal this first day of October one thousand and eight hundred and eighteen.

Benjamin Collins (seal)

Signed sealed and
acknowledged in
presence of --
James Stuart
Samuel Perin
Philip Gatch1

Citations

  1. [S2834] "Ohio Probate Records, 1789-1996", digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 13 Jun 2019), Benjamin Collins, Will Book B, pages 239-244
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Sally

F, #16169

Family: Benjamin Collins (d. ca. Oct 1818)

NameSally was also known as Sally Collins.1
Person SourceShe had person sources.1
Will1 Oct 1818She was named an heir for the will of Benjamin Collins on 1 Oct 1818. In the name of God amen I Benjamin Collins of the State of Ohio and Clermont County being sound in mind and memory but being in a low state of health and knowing that all men must die for the benefit of my family do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form as followes. First I desire to give up my body soul and spirit to God my creator redeemer and saviour.

Secondly I give to my daughter Jane wife of Hall Stuart about forty acres of land a part of the tract I bought of Walter Dun laying in the north east corner Begining at the original corner running about sixty poles with Clarks line nearly west thence south about ninety five poles, thence east about sixty one poles to Starkes survey, thence with Starkes line to the begining to be hers and her heirs forever.

Thirdly I give to my son George and his heirs forever about seventy five acres of land laying in the same tract of land I have given to my daughter provided he pays fifty dollars to me or my estate in one year from the date my will does bear the lines being all marked round running from Janes north west corner with Clarks line about 128 poles, thence south 85 poles, then 40 poles east, thence south 17 poles, thence east to Janes line thence north with his sister Janes line to the begining.

Fourthly I give to my son Peter and his heirs forever about sixty seven acres of land laying in the same tract and bounded as followes. Begining at a blue ash south east corner to Georges lot thence west 122 poles to three beechs, then north 92 poles to a beech, thence east 122 poles with Clarks line to a stake and stones, thence south 85 poles to the beginning.

Fifthly I give to my son Edmunds and his heirs forever about seventy seven acres of land, Begining at the south west corner of Georges lot, thence south 80 poles, thence east 154 poles thence north with Starkes line 80 poles to the south east corner of Janes lot thence west 152 poles with Janes and Georges lines to the begining.

Sixthly I give to my son Amos twenty dollars.

Seventhly it is my will that my son should be bound to a discreet man to learn the blacksmiths trade and I also give him twenty dollars.

Eighthly I lend to my beloved wife Sally all the rest of my land not disposed of during her natural life to raise our younger children and if need require in order to pay my debts she may sell and convey by deed unto my son Peter a piece of the west end or rather north west corner in the fork of wolf pen run and at her death that the land I lend her shall be divided equally between my two youngest sons Benjamin and James to be theirs and their heirs forever.

Ninthly I give to my daughters Elenor Indidt(?) and Anne one hundred dollars each as they arrive at the age of twenty one years to be given them in such property as will be suitable for housekeeping.

Tenthly it is my will and desire that my friend Samuel Perrin and my son Peter Collins do execute this my last will and testament and that all my just debts be paid out of my personal property by them and money owing me be collected by them and aplied by them to the best advantage of my children. Also my wife to enjoy the ballance of my personal property during her life and at her death to be equally divided among all my children or their heirs. There is about nine acres of land laying on sugar camp run between the land I have given to my son Edmund and Samuel Perrin that I do hereby authorise my Executors to sel and convey by deed to my son Edmund provided he will give three dollars and fifty cents per acre and make reasonable payment to my executors. And now I do hereby confirm and forever establish this to be my last will and testament revoking all other wills. In testimony whereof I do hereby set my hand and affix my seal this first day of October one thousand and eight hundred and eighteen.

Benjamin Collins (seal)

Signed sealed and
acknowledged in
presence of --
James Stuart
Samuel Perin
Philip Gatch1

Citations

  1. [S2834] "Ohio Probate Records, 1789-1996", digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 13 Jun 2019), Benjamin Collins, Will Book B, pages 239-244
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Jane Collins

F, #16170

Parents

Family: Richard Hall Stuart

NameJane Collins was also known as Jane Stuart.1,2
Person SourceShe had person sources.1
BirthShe was born in New Hampshire, United States.3
Marriage8 Jul 1815Richard Hall Stuart and she were married on 8 Jul 1815 in Clermont, Ohio, United States.2
Will1 Oct 1818She was named an heir for the will of Benjamin Collins on 1 Oct 1818. In the name of God amen I Benjamin Collins of the State of Ohio and Clermont County being sound in mind and memory but being in a low state of health and knowing that all men must die for the benefit of my family do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form as followes. First I desire to give up my body soul and spirit to God my creator redeemer and saviour.

Secondly I give to my daughter Jane wife of Hall Stuart about forty acres of land a part of the tract I bought of Walter Dun laying in the north east corner Begining at the original corner running about sixty poles with Clarks line nearly west thence south about ninety five poles, thence east about sixty one poles to Starkes survey, thence with Starkes line to the begining to be hers and her heirs forever.

Thirdly I give to my son George and his heirs forever about seventy five acres of land laying in the same tract of land I have given to my daughter provided he pays fifty dollars to me or my estate in one year from the date my will does bear the lines being all marked round running from Janes north west corner with Clarks line about 128 poles, thence south 85 poles, then 40 poles east, thence south 17 poles, thence east to Janes line thence north with his sister Janes line to the begining.

Fourthly I give to my son Peter and his heirs forever about sixty seven acres of land laying in the same tract and bounded as followes. Begining at a blue ash south east corner to Georges lot thence west 122 poles to three beechs, then north 92 poles to a beech, thence east 122 poles with Clarks line to a stake and stones, thence south 85 poles to the beginning.

Fifthly I give to my son Edmunds and his heirs forever about seventy seven acres of land, Begining at the south west corner of Georges lot, thence south 80 poles, thence east 154 poles thence north with Starkes line 80 poles to the south east corner of Janes lot thence west 152 poles with Janes and Georges lines to the begining.

Sixthly I give to my son Amos twenty dollars.

Seventhly it is my will that my son should be bound to a discreet man to learn the blacksmiths trade and I also give him twenty dollars.

Eighthly I lend to my beloved wife Sally all the rest of my land not disposed of during her natural life to raise our younger children and if need require in order to pay my debts she may sell and convey by deed unto my son Peter a piece of the west end or rather north west corner in the fork of wolf pen run and at her death that the land I lend her shall be divided equally between my two youngest sons Benjamin and James to be theirs and their heirs forever.

Ninthly I give to my daughters Elenor Indidt(?) and Anne one hundred dollars each as they arrive at the age of twenty one years to be given them in such property as will be suitable for housekeeping.

Tenthly it is my will and desire that my friend Samuel Perrin and my son Peter Collins do execute this my last will and testament and that all my just debts be paid out of my personal property by them and money owing me be collected by them and aplied by them to the best advantage of my children. Also my wife to enjoy the ballance of my personal property during her life and at her death to be equally divided among all my children or their heirs. There is about nine acres of land laying on sugar camp run between the land I have given to my son Edmund and Samuel Perrin that I do hereby authorise my Executors to sel and convey by deed to my son Edmund provided he will give three dollars and fifty cents per acre and make reasonable payment to my executors. And now I do hereby confirm and forever establish this to be my last will and testament revoking all other wills. In testimony whereof I do hereby set my hand and affix my seal this first day of October one thousand and eight hundred and eighteen.

Benjamin Collins (seal)

Signed sealed and
acknowledged in
presence of --
James Stuart
Samuel Perin
Philip Gatch1

Citations

  1. [S2834] "Ohio Probate Records, 1789-1996", digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 13 Jun 2019), Benjamin Collins, Will Book B, pages 239-244
  2. [S2464] "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958", database, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org : accessed 14 Jun 2019), Jane Collins
  3. [S3314] State of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967, Jasper Newton Stuart, 14 Dec 1927; digital images, Ancestry.com, (https://ancestry.com : accessed 6 Aug 2020); Iowa Department of Vital Statistics
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Richard Hall Stuart

M, #16171

Family: Jane Collins

NameRichard Hall Stuart was also known as Hall Stewart.1
Person SourceHe had person sources.2
BirthHe was born in Ohio.3
Marriage8 Jul 1815He and Jane Collins were married on 8 Jul 1815 in Clermont, Ohio, United States.1
Will1 Oct 1818He was named in the will of Benjamin Collins on 1 Oct 1818. In the name of God amen I Benjamin Collins of the State of Ohio and Clermont County being sound in mind and memory but being in a low state of health and knowing that all men must die for the benefit of my family do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form as followes. First I desire to give up my body soul and spirit to God my creator redeemer and saviour.

Secondly I give to my daughter Jane wife of Hall Stuart about forty acres of land a part of the tract I bought of Walter Dun laying in the north east corner Begining at the original corner running about sixty poles with Clarks line nearly west thence south about ninety five poles, thence east about sixty one poles to Starkes survey, thence with Starkes line to the begining to be hers and her heirs forever.

Thirdly I give to my son George and his heirs forever about seventy five acres of land laying in the same tract of land I have given to my daughter provided he pays fifty dollars to me or my estate in one year from the date my will does bear the lines being all marked round running from Janes north west corner with Clarks line about 128 poles, thence south 85 poles, then 40 poles east, thence south 17 poles, thence east to Janes line thence north with his sister Janes line to the begining.

Fourthly I give to my son Peter and his heirs forever about sixty seven acres of land laying in the same tract and bounded as followes. Begining at a blue ash south east corner to Georges lot thence west 122 poles to three beechs, then north 92 poles to a beech, thence east 122 poles with Clarks line to a stake and stones, thence south 85 poles to the beginning.

Fifthly I give to my son Edmunds and his heirs forever about seventy seven acres of land, Begining at the south west corner of Georges lot, thence south 80 poles, thence east 154 poles thence north with Starkes line 80 poles to the south east corner of Janes lot thence west 152 poles with Janes and Georges lines to the begining.

Sixthly I give to my son Amos twenty dollars.

Seventhly it is my will that my son should be bound to a discreet man to learn the blacksmiths trade and I also give him twenty dollars.

Eighthly I lend to my beloved wife Sally all the rest of my land not disposed of during her natural life to raise our younger children and if need require in order to pay my debts she may sell and convey by deed unto my son Peter a piece of the west end or rather north west corner in the fork of wolf pen run and at her death that the land I lend her shall be divided equally between my two youngest sons Benjamin and James to be theirs and their heirs forever.

Ninthly I give to my daughters Elenor Indidt(?) and Anne one hundred dollars each as they arrive at the age of twenty one years to be given them in such property as will be suitable for housekeeping.

Tenthly it is my will and desire that my friend Samuel Perrin and my son Peter Collins do execute this my last will and testament and that all my just debts be paid out of my personal property by them and money owing me be collected by them and aplied by them to the best advantage of my children. Also my wife to enjoy the ballance of my personal property during her life and at her death to be equally divided among all my children or their heirs. There is about nine acres of land laying on sugar camp run between the land I have given to my son Edmund and Samuel Perrin that I do hereby authorise my Executors to sel and convey by deed to my son Edmund provided he will give three dollars and fifty cents per acre and make reasonable payment to my executors. And now I do hereby confirm and forever establish this to be my last will and testament revoking all other wills. In testimony whereof I do hereby set my hand and affix my seal this first day of October one thousand and eight hundred and eighteen.

Benjamin Collins (seal)

Signed sealed and
acknowledged in
presence of --
James Stuart
Samuel Perin
Philip Gatch2

Citations

  1. [S2464] "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958", database, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org : accessed 14 Jun 2019), Jane Collins
  2. [S2834] "Ohio Probate Records, 1789-1996", digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 13 Jun 2019), Benjamin Collins, Will Book B, pages 239-244
  3. [S3314] State of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967, Jasper Newton Stuart, 14 Dec 1927; digital images, Ancestry.com, (https://ancestry.com : accessed 6 Aug 2020); Iowa Department of Vital Statistics
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Edmund Collins

M, #16173

Parents

Person SourceEdmund Collins had person sources.1
Will1 Oct 1818He was named an heir for the will of Benjamin Collins on 1 Oct 1818. In the name of God amen I Benjamin Collins of the State of Ohio and Clermont County being sound in mind and memory but being in a low state of health and knowing that all men must die for the benefit of my family do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form as followes. First I desire to give up my body soul and spirit to God my creator redeemer and saviour.

Secondly I give to my daughter Jane wife of Hall Stuart about forty acres of land a part of the tract I bought of Walter Dun laying in the north east corner Begining at the original corner running about sixty poles with Clarks line nearly west thence south about ninety five poles, thence east about sixty one poles to Starkes survey, thence with Starkes line to the begining to be hers and her heirs forever.

Thirdly I give to my son George and his heirs forever about seventy five acres of land laying in the same tract of land I have given to my daughter provided he pays fifty dollars to me or my estate in one year from the date my will does bear the lines being all marked round running from Janes north west corner with Clarks line about 128 poles, thence south 85 poles, then 40 poles east, thence south 17 poles, thence east to Janes line thence north with his sister Janes line to the begining.

Fourthly I give to my son Peter and his heirs forever about sixty seven acres of land laying in the same tract and bounded as followes. Begining at a blue ash south east corner to Georges lot thence west 122 poles to three beechs, then north 92 poles to a beech, thence east 122 poles with Clarks line to a stake and stones, thence south 85 poles to the beginning.

Fifthly I give to my son Edmunds and his heirs forever about seventy seven acres of land, Begining at the south west corner of Georges lot, thence south 80 poles, thence east 154 poles thence north with Starkes line 80 poles to the south east corner of Janes lot thence west 152 poles with Janes and Georges lines to the begining.

Sixthly I give to my son Amos twenty dollars.

Seventhly it is my will that my son should be bound to a discreet man to learn the blacksmiths trade and I also give him twenty dollars.

Eighthly I lend to my beloved wife Sally all the rest of my land not disposed of during her natural life to raise our younger children and if need require in order to pay my debts she may sell and convey by deed unto my son Peter a piece of the west end or rather north west corner in the fork of wolf pen run and at her death that the land I lend her shall be divided equally between my two youngest sons Benjamin and James to be theirs and their heirs forever.

Ninthly I give to my daughters Elenor Indidt(?) and Anne one hundred dollars each as they arrive at the age of twenty one years to be given them in such property as will be suitable for housekeeping.

Tenthly it is my will and desire that my friend Samuel Perrin and my son Peter Collins do execute this my last will and testament and that all my just debts be paid out of my personal property by them and money owing me be collected by them and aplied by them to the best advantage of my children. Also my wife to enjoy the ballance of my personal property during her life and at her death to be equally divided among all my children or their heirs. There is about nine acres of land laying on sugar camp run between the land I have given to my son Edmund and Samuel Perrin that I do hereby authorise my Executors to sel and convey by deed to my son Edmund provided he will give three dollars and fifty cents per acre and make reasonable payment to my executors. And now I do hereby confirm and forever establish this to be my last will and testament revoking all other wills. In testimony whereof I do hereby set my hand and affix my seal this first day of October one thousand and eight hundred and eighteen.

Benjamin Collins (seal)

Signed sealed and
acknowledged in
presence of --
James Stuart
Samuel Perin
Philip Gatch1

Citations

  1. [S2834] "Ohio Probate Records, 1789-1996", digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 13 Jun 2019), Benjamin Collins, Will Book B, pages 239-244
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Amos Collins

M, #16174

Parents

Person SourceAmos Collins had person sources.1
Will1 Oct 1818He was named an heir for the will of Benjamin Collins on 1 Oct 1818. In the name of God amen I Benjamin Collins of the State of Ohio and Clermont County being sound in mind and memory but being in a low state of health and knowing that all men must die for the benefit of my family do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form as followes. First I desire to give up my body soul and spirit to God my creator redeemer and saviour.

Secondly I give to my daughter Jane wife of Hall Stuart about forty acres of land a part of the tract I bought of Walter Dun laying in the north east corner Begining at the original corner running about sixty poles with Clarks line nearly west thence south about ninety five poles, thence east about sixty one poles to Starkes survey, thence with Starkes line to the begining to be hers and her heirs forever.

Thirdly I give to my son George and his heirs forever about seventy five acres of land laying in the same tract of land I have given to my daughter provided he pays fifty dollars to me or my estate in one year from the date my will does bear the lines being all marked round running from Janes north west corner with Clarks line about 128 poles, thence south 85 poles, then 40 poles east, thence south 17 poles, thence east to Janes line thence north with his sister Janes line to the begining.

Fourthly I give to my son Peter and his heirs forever about sixty seven acres of land laying in the same tract and bounded as followes. Begining at a blue ash south east corner to Georges lot thence west 122 poles to three beechs, then north 92 poles to a beech, thence east 122 poles with Clarks line to a stake and stones, thence south 85 poles to the beginning.

Fifthly I give to my son Edmunds and his heirs forever about seventy seven acres of land, Begining at the south west corner of Georges lot, thence south 80 poles, thence east 154 poles thence north with Starkes line 80 poles to the south east corner of Janes lot thence west 152 poles with Janes and Georges lines to the begining.

Sixthly I give to my son Amos twenty dollars.

Seventhly it is my will that my son should be bound to a discreet man to learn the blacksmiths trade and I also give him twenty dollars.

Eighthly I lend to my beloved wife Sally all the rest of my land not disposed of during her natural life to raise our younger children and if need require in order to pay my debts she may sell and convey by deed unto my son Peter a piece of the west end or rather north west corner in the fork of wolf pen run and at her death that the land I lend her shall be divided equally between my two youngest sons Benjamin and James to be theirs and their heirs forever.

Ninthly I give to my daughters Elenor Indidt(?) and Anne one hundred dollars each as they arrive at the age of twenty one years to be given them in such property as will be suitable for housekeeping.

Tenthly it is my will and desire that my friend Samuel Perrin and my son Peter Collins do execute this my last will and testament and that all my just debts be paid out of my personal property by them and money owing me be collected by them and aplied by them to the best advantage of my children. Also my wife to enjoy the ballance of my personal property during her life and at her death to be equally divided among all my children or their heirs. There is about nine acres of land laying on sugar camp run between the land I have given to my son Edmund and Samuel Perrin that I do hereby authorise my Executors to sel and convey by deed to my son Edmund provided he will give three dollars and fifty cents per acre and make reasonable payment to my executors. And now I do hereby confirm and forever establish this to be my last will and testament revoking all other wills. In testimony whereof I do hereby set my hand and affix my seal this first day of October one thousand and eight hundred and eighteen.

Benjamin Collins (seal)

Signed sealed and
acknowledged in
presence of --
James Stuart
Samuel Perin
Philip Gatch1

Citations

  1. [S2834] "Ohio Probate Records, 1789-1996", digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 13 Jun 2019), Benjamin Collins, Will Book B, pages 239-244
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