Horner Family Genealogy

William Riley Canaday

M, #1124

Father

Henry Canaday b. 19 May 1806

Mother

Drucilla Hussey b. 17 Sep 1806

(Resident) Address

1852

As of 1852, the address of Henry Canaday and Drucilla Hussey was Douglas, OR.¹

Citations

[S1252] Unknown author, Canaday, William Henry : An Illustrated History of Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties Oregon (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date). Hereinafter cited as Canaday, William Henry Biography.

Madison Canaday

M, #1125, b. 21 Oct 1831, d. 14 Dec 1918

Father

Henry Canaday b. 19 May 1806

Mother

Drucilla Hussey b. 17 Sep 1806

Birth

circa 1830

Madison Canaday was born circa 1830 at OH.^1,2

Birth*

21 Oct 1831

He was born on 21 Oct 1831 at Hillsboro, Highland, OH.^3,4,5

(Resident) Address

1852

In 1852, the family crossed the plains and settled in Douglas County, OR.⁵

Marriage*

27 Sep 1857

He married Sarah Elizabeth Abbott on 27 Sep 1857 at Yamhill, Yamhill, OR.^4,5

Address*

1860

In 1860, they moved to Douglas, OR.⁵

Address

1862

In 1862, they moved to Lane, OR.⁵

Occupation

1 Jun 1870

As of 1 Jun 1870, his occupation was physician.¹

Occupation*

1 Jun 1880

As of 1 Jun 1880, his occupation was physician.²

Occupation

1 Jun 1900

As of 1 Jun 1900, his occupation was physician.⁴

Death*

14 Dec 1918

Madison Canaday died on 14 Dec 1918 at Crow, Lane, OR, at age 87.³

Burial*

He was buried at Gates Cemetery, Crow, Lane, OR.³

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Abbott b. 26 Oct 1842, d. 27 Feb 1922

Marriage*

27 Sep 1857

He married Sarah Elizabeth Abbott on 27 Sep 1857 at Yamhill, Yamhill, OR.^4,5

Children

Walter Joshua Canaday+² b. 25 Jan 1861, d. 23 Dec 1912
William Henry Canaday+² b. 26 May 1863
Lizzie Canaday² b. circa 1865
Emma Canaday+² b. Jul 1871

Citations

[S1010] Unknown compiler, 1870 Census at Heritage Quest Online (n.p.: n.pub.), Eugene, Lane, OR. Hereinafter cited as 1870 Census at Heritage Quest Online.
[S879] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1880 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Spencer Creek Precinct, Lane, OR. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.
[S1013] Unknown compiler, 1900 Census at Heritage Quest Online (n.p.: n.pub.), Elmira Precinct, Lane, OR. Hereinafter cited as 1900 Census at Heritage Quest Online.
[S1252] Unknown author, Canaday, William Henry : An Illustrated History of Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties Oregon (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date). Hereinafter cited as Canaday, William Henry Biography.

Nathan Canaday

M, #1126

Father

Henry Canaday b. 19 May 1806

Mother

Drucilla Hussey b. 17 Sep 1806

(Resident) Address

1852

As of 1852, the address of Henry Canaday and Drucilla Hussey was Douglas, OR.¹

Citations

[S1252] Unknown author, Canaday, William Henry : An Illustrated History of Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties Oregon (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date). Hereinafter cited as Canaday, William Henry Biography.

Sarah Elizabeth Abbott

F, #1127, b. 26 Oct 1842, d. 27 Feb 1922

Married Name

Her married name was Canaday.

Birth*

26 Oct 1842

Sarah Elizabeth Abbott was born on 26 Oct 1842 at near Springfield, Greene, MO.^1,2,3,4,5

Birth

circa 1843

She was born circa 1843 at MO.⁶

Marriage*

27 Sep 1857

She married Madison Canaday, son of Henry Canaday and Drucilla Hussey, on 27 Sep 1857 at Yamhill, Yamhill, OR.^3,5

Address*

1860

In 1860, they moved to Douglas, OR.⁵

Address

1862

In 1862, they moved to Lane, OR.⁵

Occupation*

1 Jun 1880

As of 1 Jun 1880, her occupation was glover.⁶

Occupation

1 Jun 1900

As of 1 Jun 1900, her occupation was farmer.³

Death*

27 Feb 1922

Sarah Elizabeth Abbott died on 27 Feb 1922 at Crow, Lane, OR, at age 79.¹

Burial*

She was buried at Gates Cemetery, Crow, Lane, OR.¹

Family

Madison Canaday b. 21 Oct 1831, d. 14 Dec 1918

Marriage*

27 Sep 1857

She married Madison Canaday, son of Henry Canaday and Drucilla Hussey, on 27 Sep 1857 at Yamhill, Yamhill, OR.^3,5

Children

Walter Joshua Canaday+⁶ b. 25 Jan 1861, d. 23 Dec 1912
William Henry Canaday+⁶ b. 26 May 1863
Lizzie Canaday⁶ b. circa 1865
Emma Canaday+⁶ b. Jul 1871

Citations

[S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.
[S1010] Unknown compiler, 1870 Census at Heritage Quest Online (n.p.: n.pub.), Eugene, Lane, OR. Hereinafter cited as 1870 Census at Heritage Quest Online.
[S1013] Unknown compiler, 1900 Census at Heritage Quest Online (n.p.: n.pub.), Elmira Precinct, Lane, OR. Hereinafter cited as 1900 Census at Heritage Quest Online.
[S1015] Unknown compiler, 1920 Census at Heritage Quest Online (n.p.: n.pub.), Precinct 15, Eugene, Lane, OR. Hereinafter cited as 1920 Census at Heritage Quest Online.
[S1252] Unknown author, Canaday, William Henry : An Illustrated History of Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties Oregon (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date). Hereinafter cited as Canaday, William Henry Biography.
[S879] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1880 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Spencer Creek Precinct, Lane, OR. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth McClelland¹

F, #1128, b. 6 Dec 1807, d. 26 Feb 1901

Married Name

Her married name was Canady.

Birth*

6 Dec 1807

Elizabeth McClelland was born on 6 Dec 1807 at OH.^2,1,3,4,5,6

Birth

6 Dec 1808

She was born on 6 Dec 1808 at Highland, OH.^7,8

Marriage*

23 Jan 1834

She married Christopher Canaday, son of Walter Canaday and Nancy Ann (?), on 23 Jan 1834.

Address*

circa 1843

As of circa 1843, the address of Elizabeth McClelland and Christopher Canaday was Jefferson, IA; moved there at this time.³

Census

14 Jul 1856

Christopher Canaday and Elizabeth McClelland appear 1856 IA census at Jefferson, IA.³

Death

25 Feb 1901

She died on 25 Feb 1901 at home of her son John W Canaday, Jefferson, IA, at age 93.⁹

Death*

26 Feb 1901

She died on 26 Feb 1901 at Jefferson, IA, at age 93.^2,1,7

Burial*

She was buried at Moorman Cemetery, Jefferson, IA.^2,1

Family

Christopher Canaday b. 17 Dec 1808, d. 22 Aug 1874

Marriage*

23 Jan 1834

She married Christopher Canaday, son of Walter Canaday and Nancy Ann (?), on 23 Jan 1834.

Children

unknown Canaday⁷
Mary Ellen Canady+² b. 1837, d. 6 Aug 1916
Hiram H Canaday+^3,10 b. 28 Dec 1838, d. 9 Mar 1923
John W Canaday³ b. 6 Dec 1840, d. 31 Oct 1907
James Lewis Canaday+³ b. Feb 1843

Citations

[S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.
[S835] Iowa Cemetery Records, online unknown url. Hereinafter cited as Iowa Cemetery Records.
[S1035] Unknown compiler, 1856 Census, Jefferson County, IA (n.p.: n.pub.). Hereinafter cited as 1856 Census, Jefferson County, IA.
[S877] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1860 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Fairfield Township, Jefferson County, IA. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S878] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1870 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Fairfield Township, Jefferson County, IA. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S879] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1880 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Fairfield Township, Jefferson County, IA. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S1055] Unknown article title, Canaday, Mrs. Elizabeth 1808 - 1901, unknown location, 6 Mar 1901, 3, column 7. Hereinafter cited as Canaday, Mrs. Elizabeth 1808 - 1901.
[S880] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1900 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Fairfield Township, Jefferson County, IA. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1056] Unknown article title, Canaday, Mrs. Elizabeth, unknown location, 27 feb 1901, 3, column 1. Hereinafter cited as Canaday, Mrs. Elizabeth.
[S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com, Ottumwa Cemetery, Wapello County, IA: Hugh H. Canaday. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.

Esther (?)

F, #1129, b. circa 1816

Married Name

Her married name was Canaday.

Birth*

circa 1816

Esther (?) was born circa 1816 at OH.^1,2,3

Marriage*

27 Nov 1834

She married Bowater H Canaday, son of Walter Canaday and Nancy Ann (?), on 27 Nov 1834.

Address*

circa 1843

As of circa 1843, the address of Esther (?) and Bowater H Canaday was Jefferson, IA; moved there at this time.³

Census*

14 Jul 1856

Bowater H Canaday and Esther (?) appear 1856 IA census at Jefferson, IA.³

Family

Bowater H Canaday b. 4 Aug 1811, d. 10 Sep 1890

Children

James Canaday¹ b. circa 1841
William Henry Canaday¹ b. circa 1845
Samantha Ella Canaday¹ b. circa 1851

Citations

[S877] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1860 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Fairfield Township, Jefferson, IA. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S878] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1870 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Fairfield Township, Jefferson, IA. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S1035] Unknown compiler, 1856 Census, Jefferson County, IA (n.p.: n.pub.). Hereinafter cited as 1856 Census, Jefferson County, IA.

William C Sinclair¹

M, #1130, b. 8 Aug 1813, d. 5 Feb 1894

Birth*

8 Aug 1813

William C Sinclair was born on 8 Aug 1813.^2,1

Address

1839 - ca 1845

As of 1839 - ca 1845, the address of William C Sinclair and Anna Canaday was IN.³

Marriage*

21 Feb 1839

William C Sinclair married Anna Canaday, daughter of Walter Canaday and Nancy Ann (?), on 21 Feb 1839.^3,2

Address

between 1845 and 1892

As of between 1845 and 1892, the address of William C Sinclair and Anna Canaday was Elm Grove, Jefferson, IA; Note that I believe that Elm Grove was in the area of the Mooreman Cemetery.³

Address

between 1892 and 1894

As of between 1892 and 1894, the address of William C Sinclair and Anna Canaday was Packwood, Jefferson, IA.³

Death*

5 Feb 1894

William C Sinclair died on 5 Feb 1894 at Packwood, Jefferson, IA, at age 80.^1,2,3

Burial*

He was buried at Moorman Cemetery, Jefferson, IA.^2,1

Family

Anna Canaday b. 22 Sep 1816, d. 13 Jan 1902

Marriage*

21 Feb 1839

He married Anna Canaday, daughter of Walter Canaday and Nancy Ann (?), on 21 Feb 1839.^3,2

Children

unknown Sinclair⁴ b. between 1839 and 1895, d. before 13 Jan 1902
unknown Sinclair⁴ b. between 1839 and 1895, d. before 13 Jan 1902
James W Sinclair³
unknown Sinclair³
unknown Sinclair³
Mary Margaret Sinclair¹ b. 23 Dec 1845, d. 23 Sep 1911
Elvia A Sinclair⁵ b. 7 Dec 1851, d. 25 Oct 1852
infant Sinclair⁵ b. 21 Jan 1855, d. 21 Jan 1855

Citations

[S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.
[S1732] William and Anna (Canaday) Sinclair tombstone, Moorman Cemetery, Jefferson, IA; Dick Horner, 14 Aug 2007.
[S1054] Unknown article title, Sinclair, Mrs. Anna (Canaday) 1816 - 1902, unknown location, 15 Jan 1902, 3, column 5. Hereinafter cited as Sinclair, Mrs. Anna (Canaday) 1816 - 1902.
[S1054] Unknown article title, Sinclair, Mrs. Anna (Canaday) 1816 - 1902, unknown location, 15 Jan 1902, 3, column 5, They had 8 children. Some had died prior to Anna's death. Hereinafter cited as Sinclair, Mrs. Anna (Canaday) 1816 - 1902.
[S1057] Unknown compiler, compiler, "Moorman Cemetery, Jefferson County, IA"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Moorman Cemetery, Jefferson County, IA."

Juliatha Cox

F, #1131, b. 26 Apr 1779, d. before Mar 1841

Father

William Cox

Mother

Juliatha Carr

Married Name

Her married name was Canaday.

Birth*

26 Apr 1779

Juliatha Cox was born on 26 Apr 1779 at NC; 1880 census for her daughter Rebecca shows that Rebecca's mother was born in VA.

Marriage*

27 Mar 1799

She married John Canaday, son of John Canaday and Margaret Thornburgh, on 27 Mar 1799 at Jefferson, TN.

Death*

before Mar 1841

Juliatha Cox died before Mar 1841 at Vermilion, IL.

Family

John Canaday b. 13 Apr 1774, d. 9 Jul 1843

Children

Harmon Canaday+ b. 12 May 1800, d. 1856
Henry Milton Canaday+ b. 5 Nov 1801, d. circa 1841
Hannah Canaday b. 22 Feb 1803, d. 7 Jul 1816
Rebekah Canaday+ b. 23 Jun 1806, d. 18 Jul 1888
Phebe Canaday b. 2 Mar 1808, d. 29 Jul 1808
Elihu Canaday+ b. 1 Jun 1809, d. 4 Oct 1848
Charles Canaday+ b. 26 May 1811
Benjamin Canaday b. 25 Apr 1813, d. 30 Jun 1816
Anna Canaday+ b. 29 May 1815, d. 4 Apr 1854
Riley Canaday+ b. 23 May 1819, d. 24 Jul 1869

William Cox

M, #1132

Marriage*

William Cox married Juliatha Carr.

Family

Juliatha Carr

Child

Juliatha Cox+ b. 26 Apr 1779, d. before Mar 1841

Juliatha Carr

F, #1133

Marriage*

Juliatha Carr married William Cox.

Married Name

Her married name was Cox.

Family

William Cox

Child

Juliatha Cox+ b. 26 Apr 1779, d. before Mar 1841

Harmon Canaday

M, #1134, b. 12 May 1800, d. 1856

Father

John Canaday b. 13 Apr 1774, d. 9 Jul 1843

Mother

Juliatha Cox b. 26 Apr 1779, d. before Mar 1841

Birth*

12 May 1800

Harmon Canaday was born on 12 May 1800 at TN; 1880 census for his daughter Matilda shows that Matilda's father was born in OH. However the same census for his daughter Mary shows that he was born in TN. And then Assenath's census shows he was born in NC. Sarah votes that he was born in TN.^1,2

Marriage*

11 Jan 1827

He married Charity Mills, daughter of John Mills and Mary Davis, on 11 Jan 1827.

Occupation*

1 Jun 1850

As of 1 Jun 1850, his occupation was farmer.¹

Death*

1856

Harmon Canaday died in 1856 at Clark, IL.

Family

Charity Mills b. circa 1807, d. 25 Mar 1883

Children

Moses Canaday b. 12 May 1827, d. 23 Jul 1858
Mary Ellen Canaday+ b. 5 Nov 1829, d. 8 Aug 1901
Jane T Canaday+ b. 27 Sep 1832, d. 23 Aug 1882
John Canaday¹ b. circa 1834
Asenath A Canaday+ b. 29 Apr 1838, d. 11 Nov 1930
Matilda Canaday b. 3 Aug 1840, d. 2 Nov 1909
Eliza Ann Canaday b. 5 Feb 1843, d. 1 Jan 1882
Charles Canaday b. 3 Oct 1845, d. circa 1855
Sarah L Canaday+ b. 20 Mar 1848, d. 11 Aug 1925
William Canaday b. 25 Apr 1851, d. 1852

Citations

[S876] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1850 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Mellrose Precinct, Clark, IL. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S779] 1880 Census Database, online http://www.familysearch.org, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (unknown location), 1999-2002.

Henry Milton Canaday

M, #1135, b. 5 Nov 1801, d. circa 1841

Father

John Canaday b. 13 Apr 1774, d. 9 Jul 1843

Mother

Juliatha Cox b. 26 Apr 1779, d. before Mar 1841

Birth*

5 Nov 1801

Henry Milton Canaday was born on 5 Nov 1801 at TN; 1880 census for his daughter Mahala shows that Mahala's father was born in TN.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Elizabeth Evans.

Death*

circa 1841

Henry Milton Canaday died circa 1841 at TX.

Family

Mary Elizabeth Evans b. 3 May 1808, d. 2 Feb 1878

Children

Hugh Lawson Canaday+ b. 21 Mar 1828, d. 16 Mar 1903
Patrick Henry Canaday+² b. 6 Oct 1829, d. 4 May 1921
Mahala Pierson Canaday+ b. 11 Dec 1831, d. 1 Dec 1924
Mary Ann Canaday b. 9 Dec 1833
Jane Caroline Canaday b. 13 Nov 1835, d. 1 Jan 1916
Isaac Newton Canaday b. 15 Mar 1840, d. 1920

Citations

[S779] 1880 Census Database, online http://www.familysearch.org, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (unknown location), 1999-2002.
[S639] Unknown article title, Danville (Illinois) Commercial News, unknown location, 10 May 1921.

Hannah Canaday

F, #1136, b. 22 Feb 1803, d. 7 Jul 1816

Father

John Canaday b. 13 Apr 1774, d. 9 Jul 1843

Mother

Juliatha Cox b. 26 Apr 1779, d. before Mar 1841

Birth*

22 Feb 1803

Hannah Canaday was born on 22 Feb 1803.

Death*

7 Jul 1816

She died on 7 Jul 1816 at age 13.

Rebekah Canaday

F, #1137, b. 23 Jun 1806, d. 18 Jul 1888

Father

John Canaday b. 13 Apr 1774, d. 9 Jul 1843

Mother

Juliatha Cox b. 26 Apr 1779, d. before Mar 1841

Name Variation

Rebekah Canaday was also known as Rebecca.¹

Married Name

Her married name was Lewis.

Married Name

Her married name was Mills.

Birth*

23 Jun 1806

She was born on 23 Jun 1806 at TN.¹

Marriage*

21 Mar 1827

She married Seth Mills, son of John Mills and Mary Davis, on 21 Mar 1827.

Marriage*

8 Aug 1849

Rebekah Canaday married Zimri Lewis on 8 Aug 1849.

Death*

18 Jul 1888

Rebekah Canaday died on 18 Jul 1888 at age 82.

Family 1

Seth Mills d. 19 Aug 1846

Marriage*

21 Mar 1827

She married Seth Mills, son of John Mills and Mary Davis, on 21 Mar 1827.

Children

Irena Mills+ b. 12 Dec 1827, d. 9 Nov 1901
Henry Mills+ b. 23 Mar 1830, d. 11 Feb 1919
Aaron Mills b. 26 Jan 1835, d. 10 Mar 1847
Lucinda Mills b. 4 Jul 1838, d. 1 Aug 1866
Anna Melissa Mills b. 7 Mar 1842, d. 6 Jun 1914

Family 2

Zimri Lewis d. 30 Mar 1873

Marriage*

8 Aug 1849

Rebekah Canaday married Zimri Lewis on 8 Aug 1849.

Citations

[S879] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1880 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Elwood Township, Vermilion, IL. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

Phebe Canaday

F, #1138, b. 2 Mar 1808, d. 29 Jul 1808

Father

John Canaday b. 13 Apr 1774, d. 9 Jul 1843

Mother

Juliatha Cox b. 26 Apr 1779, d. before Mar 1841

Birth*

2 Mar 1808

Phebe Canaday was born on 2 Mar 1808.

Death*

29 Jul 1808

She died on 29 Jul 1808.