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     Rebecca James was born in July 1853.^1,2 She married Willis Zinn on 26 September 1872 at Bates County, Missouri.³ Rebecca James and Willis Zinn appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri.⁴ Rebecca James married Garnett Gamewill Barber, son of Thomas Young Barber and Rebecca Elizabeth Moody, after 9 June 1900 at Kansas.^1,5 Rebecca James appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 in Charlotte, Bates County, Missouri.² She and Garnett Gamewill Barber appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 in Caney, Montgomery County, Kansas.⁵ Rebecca James died in 1928.¹

     Elizabeth Almeda Field was born on 11 August 1853 at Harbor Ceek Twp, Erie County, Pennsylvania.¹ She married John Kinner on 1 June 1871 at Denver City, Arapahoe County, Colorado.¹ Elizabeth Almeda Field died on 3 March 1930 at Larkspur, Douglas County, Colorado, at age 76.¹

     Charles John Buettner was born in October 1853 at Germany.^1,3 He was the son of Charles Buettner and Louise Hershey.² Charles John Buettner married Johanna Back.¹ Charles and Johanna immigrated to the U.S. In 1883.⁴ Charles John Buettner and Johanna Back appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Ward 20, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.⁴ Charles appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 in Ward 22, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.⁵ He appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in Ward 22, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.⁶ Charles John Buettner died on 6 April 1925 at Chicago at age 71.²

     Malinda Fox was born in October 1853 at Ohio.^1,3 She was the daughter of William Fox and Sarah (?)² Malinda Fox was included in the census of her parents, William Fox and Sarah (?), on 10 August 1860 at Union, Hancock County, Ohio.² Malinda Fox married William Henry Brown, son of Richard Brown and Sarah Ann McCammon, on 23 February 1868 at Union, Rawson County, Ohio.¹ William and Malinda Brown appeared on the census of 11 June 1870 in Blanchard, Hancock County, Ohio.⁴ Malinda Fox and William Henry Brown appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 in Blanchard, Ohio.⁵ They last appeared together on the census of 4 June 1900 in Blanchard.³ A widowed Malinda Fox Brown appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 in Benton Ridge, Hancock County, Ohio.⁶ She also appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 in Benton Ridge, Hancock County, Ohio.⁷ She died in 1929.¹

     David Evans Pratt was also known as Daniel Pratt.² He was born before 1 October 1853 at North Witchford District, Cambridgeshire, England.^1,3 He was the son of William Pratt and Mary Ann Gray.¹ David Evans Pratt was baptized on 1 May 1860 at Parish of March, Cambridgeshire, England.¹ He was recorded in the census of William Pratt and Mary Ann Gray on 7 April 1861 at March.⁴ David Evans Pratt married Caroline Hills Goshawk, daughter of Richard Goshawk and Mariann Hills, on 21 May 1878 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.^5,6 David Evans Pratt and Caroline Hills Goshawk appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 24-17 Magdalene St., Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.⁷ David Evans Pratt married Ellen Wilson Bodger before 1 October 1888 at Cambridge District, Cambridgeshire, England.⁸ David Evans Pratt and Ellen Wilson Bodger appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.⁹ David Evans Pratt and Ellen Wilson Bodger appeared on the census of 1911 in 26 Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.¹⁰

     Fabien A. Brooks was born on 4 October 1853 at Jasper County, Texas.^1,3 He was the son of Bluford F. Brooks and Mason Logan.² Fabien A. Brooks was included in the census of Bluford F. Brooks and Mason Logan on 26 July 1860 at Newton P.O. census record.³ Fabien A. Brooks married Cicile Rose Skinner, daughter of James Skinner and Olive J. Hoskins, circa 1901 at Washington.¹ Fabien A. Brooks and Cicile Rose Skinner appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 in Vineland, Asotin County, Washington.¹ Fabien A. Brooks and Cicile Rose Skinner appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 in Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho.⁴ Fabien A. Brooks died on 6 May 1922 at Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho, at age 68; The informant on the death certificate was Mrs. F A Brooks of Lewiston, Idaho. His death was due to complications of influenza. The Burial took place at Vineland Cemetery, Clarkston, Washington.^2,5

     Elizabeth "Bette" Little Craighill was born on 5 October 1853 at Charlestown, Jefferson County, Virginia.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Nathaniel Craighill and Sarah Elizabeth Brown.¹ Elizabeth "Bette" Little Craighill was recorded in the census of Sarah Elizabeth Brown and William Nathaniel Craighill on 5 September 1860 at Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia.¹ Elizabeth "Bette" Little Craighill was recorded in the census of Sarah Elizabeth Brown and William Nathaniel Craighill on 5 July 1870 at Grant, Jefferson County, West Virginia.⁴ Elizabeth "Bette" Little Craighill married Charles Thomas Vansweainger Butler, son of Charles T. Butler and Virginia (?), on 5 August 1874 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁵ Elizabeth "Bette" Little Craighill and Charles Thomas Vansweainger Butler appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 in Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia.⁶ Charles and Bettie also appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 in Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia.⁷ A widowed Bettie Butler appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.⁸ Elizabeth was included in the census of her daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law Harry Burks on 19 January 1920 at Battletown, Clarke County, Virginia.⁹ Bettie was included in the census of her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Harry Burks on 12 April 1930 at Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia.¹⁰ Bettie was included in the census of her daughter, Elizabeth Burks, on 11 May 1940 at Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia.¹¹

     Mary Ruth Pratt was born on 6 October 1853 at Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England.^4,5 She was the daughter of William Pratt and Emma Pepper.^1,3 After arriving in the United States, Mary was recorded in the at Galen, Wayne County, New York, state census of her parents in 1855.⁶ She also appeared on the census of her parents of on 1 November 1860 at Galen, Wayne County.⁷ She was also recorded in her parents home during the1865 state census at Galen, New York.⁸ She was recorded with her widowed mother during the census of on 28 July 1870 at Galen, Wayne County.⁹ Having moved to Kent County, Michigan, Mary Ruth Pratt married Louis/Lewis Cass Davidson, son of William C Davidson and Diantha Jarvis, on 13 January 1872 at Walker Township.^10,11,12 He marriage to Lewis was acknowledged in her mother Emma Pepper Pratt's deed of inheritance to her living children made on 20 April 1880 at Kent County, Michigan.¹³ Mary and Lewis Davidson appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Dayton Street, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.¹⁴ After the death of Louis C. Davidson, Mary Ruth Pratt married Melzar B. Barrett, son of Martin J Barrett and Cassandra Morgan, on 25 October 1898 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; William Pratt and Emma Pepper are listed as the brides parents. Since Mary is listed with Lewis Davidson and Melzar is living with his own children on the 1900 U.S. Census in Kent County, the its duration is a mystery?¹⁵ They also appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; Since Lewis is presumably dead by 1900, it proves that dead people can also appear on the U.S. census.¹⁶ Mary Ruth Pratt married Chas H. Pelton on 7 February 1910 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; Grooms Father: Aldrich W. Pelton; Grooms Mother: Amanda Gray; Brides Father: William Pratt; Brides Mother: Emma Pepper.¹⁷ After Charles Pelton's death in 1911, Mary Ruth Pratt married James B. Brown on 19 September 1912 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.¹⁸ May died on 15 May 1917 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, at age 63; Cause of Death: Basilar Meningites. Contributing: Fall from Porch. Burial: River Bend Cemetery, Walker, Kent County, Michigan.^19,20

     Mary M "Linnie" Lane was born on 7 October 1853 at Pickaway County, Ohio.^1,3 She was the daughter of Solomon Lane.^3,4 Mary M "Linnie" Lane was included in the census of appearently widowed father, Solomon Lane, on 23 July 1860 at Darby, Pickaway County, Ohio.⁵ Mary M "Linnie" Lane married William J. Ayres, son of John Thomas Ayres and Pricilla Hayes, on 17 February 1881 at Jackson County, Missouri.^1,2 Mary M "Linnie" Lane and William J. Ayres appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 in Sni-A-Bar, Jackson County, Missouri.¹ They appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 in Oak Grove, Jackson County.⁶ Mary M "Linnie" Lane died on 24 March 1921 at Oak Grove, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 67.³

     Erich Alfred Erickson was born on 23 October 1853 at Luleo, Sweden.¹ He married Anna Lovisa Wiksten on 19 November 1876 at Ronea, Norbotten, Sweden.¹ Erich Alfred Erickson and Anna Lovisa Wiksten appeared on the census of 2 July 1900 in Snake River, Malheur County, Oregon; On this census, Anna reported that she had 13 children of which 7 were still living!² Erich Alfred Erickson died on 2 February 1932 at Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington, at age 78.¹

     Robert Alexander Steele was born on 30 October 1853 at Kentucky.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Green Steele and Mary Catherine "Polly" Underwood.¹ Robert Alexander Steele was recorded in the census of Samuel Green Steele and Mary Catherine "Polly" Underwood on 16 July 1860 at Wild Cat P.O., Whitley, Whitley County.¹ Robert Alexander Steele was recorded in the census of Samuel Green Steele and Mary Catherine "Polly" Underwood on 29 August 1870 at Wats Creek, Whitley County.³ Robert Alexander Steele married Easter LeForce, daughter of Duane LeForce and Nancy (?), on 8 December 1875 at Whitley County, Kentucky.^4,5 Robert Alexander Steele died on 10 June 1926 at Whitley County, Kentucky, at age 72.²

     Daniel Drake Gorman was born in November 1853 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Samuel Gorman and Elizabeth Drake.³ Daniel Drake Gorman was recorded in the census of Samuel Gorman and Elizabeth Drake on 9 August 1860 at Atrim, Wyandot County, Ohio.⁴ Daniel Drake Gorman was recorded inthe census of Samuel Gorman and Elizabeth Drake on 23 June 1870 at Nebraska, Page County, Iowa.⁵ Daniel Drake Gorman was recorded in the census of Samuel Gorman and Elizabeth Drake on 9 July 1880 at Nebraska, Page County, Iowa.⁶ Daniel Drake Gorman married Anna Elizabeth Tharp, daughter of Stephen Stricklan Tharp and Amanda Blake, on 17 April 1894 at Kansas. Anna and Daniel appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 in Hazelton, Barber County, Kansas.¹ They appeared on the census of 23 May 1910 in North, Powers County, Colorado.⁷ Daniel Drake Gorman and Anna Elizabeth Tharp appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 in Corning, Tehama County, California.⁸ Daniel Drake Gorman died before 1940 at Californlia; Anna his wife is widowed by the 1940 U.S. Census.⁹

     Christine "Wealthy" Craig was born on 9 November 1853 at Begelons, Indiana; Or 9 Nov 1855 (FindAGrave.)² She was the daughter of Orrin Wooster Craig and Sarah Elizabeth Hughes.³ Christine "Wealthy" Craig married Leonard Goodrich, son of Nelson Goodrich and Mary (?), on 1 September 1869 at Three Oaks, Berrien County, Michigan.^2,4 Leonard and Welthy Goodrich appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.⁵ Christine "Wealthy" Craig appeared as a widowed head of household on the census of between 3 May 1910 and 4 May 1910 in Wilcox, Newayoo County, Michigan; This census included a granddaughter, Effie A. Alger, age 8.⁶

     Emily (Emiline) Meadows Ferguson was born on 22 November 1853 at Mississippi.^1,3,2 She married Emiline ?, son of William Morgan Giddens and Rachel Elizabeth Thornton, in 1874 at Texas.¹ Emily (Emiline) Meadows Ferguson was included in the census of Early Green Giddens on 2 June 1880 at Precinct 3, Tarrant County, Texas.¹ Emily (Emiline) Meadows Ferguson was included in the census of Early Green Giddens on 7 June 1900 at Justice Precinct 5, Cooke County, Texas.³ Emily (Emiline) Meadows Ferguson and Early Green Giddens appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 in Justice Precinct 5, Cooke County, Texas.⁴ Emily (Emiline) Meadows Ferguson died on 8 December 1928 at Texas at age 75.²

     Fannie L. Pinney was born in December 1853 at New York.⁴ She was the daughter of Rev. John Brook(e) Pinney and Ellen Agnes Seward.^2,3 Fannie was recorded with her parents on the state census at Kirkland, Oneida County, New York, of Rev. John Brook(e) Pinney and Ellen Agnes Seward on 26 June 1865.⁵ Fannie L. Pinney appeared on the census of 17 June 1870 in Female Sem., Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania; Included was Ella R Pinney, age 17. Annaon the 1850 Census?⁶ She was recorded in the census of Rev. John Brook(e) Pinney and Ellen Agnes Seward on 9 June 1880 at Precinct 1, Marion County, Florida.⁷ Fannie L. Pinney married Alden Ernst Spooner, son of Henry Pierson Spooner and Emma Brittain, circa 1882 at Florida.⁸ Fannie L. Pinney and Alden Ernst Spooner appeared on the census of 1 June 1885 in Ocala District, Marion County, Florida.⁹ Fannie was recorded in the census of her brother William Seward Pierson Pinney on 2 June 1900 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.⁴ Fannie L. Pinney appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in 12 Ward, Manhattan, New York County, New York.¹⁰ A widowed fannie appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California.¹¹ She died on 3 October 1925 at Pullman, Whitman County, Washington, at age 71.¹² Fannie named her daughter Georgina after George Brackenridge. Where and when the Spooner family and George Brackenridge became aquainted is unknown.¹³

     Nicholas Hamner Cobb Slaughter was born on 22 December 1853 at Danville, Virginia.^1,3 He was the son of Charles Darwin Slaughter and Juliet Elizabeth Clement.¹ Nicholas Hamner Cobb Slaughter was included in the census of Charles Darwin Slaughter and Juliet Elizabeth Clement on 17 August 1860 at Danville P.O., Pittsylvania County, Virginia.⁴ Nicholas Hamner Cobb Slaughter married Pauline Anne Hunter, daughter of Robert Hunter and Pauline Slaughter, on 10 May 1876 at Orange County, Virginia.⁵ Nicholas Hamner Cobb Slaughter appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 in Lexington, Davidson County, Kentucky.⁶ He died on 16 April 1921 at age 67.³

     Ella Dee Tong was born circa 1854 at Missouri.³ She was the daughter of Hiram N Tong and Mary Ann Baird.^3,4 Ella was recorded in the census of her parents, Hiram N Tong and Mary Ann Baird, on 4 June 1860 at Ironton, Iron County, Missouri.⁵ She was recorded in the census of widowed mother Mary Ann Baird Tong on 13 July 1870 at Ironton.⁶ Ella Dee Tong married Charles Octavius Jones, son of Rev. Charles Pinckney Jones and Sarah Ann McLauchlin, on 17 October 1872 at Missouri.⁷ Ella Dee Tong and Charles Octavius Jones appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 in St. Michael, Madison County, Missouri.⁸ Ella Dee Tong and Charles Octavius Jones appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 in Griffin, Spalding County, Missouri.⁹ Ella and Charles Jones appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georga.¹⁰ They appeared on the census of 18 June 1930 in Edgewood, DeKalb County, Georgia.¹¹

     Lidia "Lilly" Miller was also known as Lidia Miller.⁵ She was born circa 1854 at Virginia.³ She was the daughter of Henry Brent Miller and Sarah Catherine Wood.^3,4 Lidia "Lilly" Miller married John Edward Armstrong, son of John Spilman Armstrong and Sarah Jane Settle, in October 1877 at Culpeper County, Virginia.¹ Lidia "Lilly" Miller witnessed the census of John Spilman Armstrong and Sarah Jane Settle on 5 June 1880 at Jeffersonton, Culpeper County, Virginia.⁶ Lidia "Lilly" Miller and John Edward Armstrong appeared on the census of 31 July 1900 in Jefferson, Culpeper County, Virginia.⁷ John and Lilly appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Jefferson District, Culpeper County.⁸ John and Lilly also appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 in Jefferson, Culpeper County, Virginia.⁹ John and Lilly are both recorded on the census of 15 April 1930 in Jefferson, Culpeper County, Virginia.¹⁰

     Katherine Bollhoffer was born circa 1854 at Aurich (Austria?)¹ She was the daughter of Fred Bollhoffer.¹ Katherine Bollhoffer married Louis Manke circa 1876 at Prussia. Katherine Bollhoffer and Louis Manke appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 in 81st Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.² Louis and Katherine appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 in West 81st Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.³ They also appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 in West 18st Street, Chacago, Cook County, Illinois.¹ A widowed Katherine Bollhoffer appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 in Chicago, Illinois.⁴

     William D. Robson was also known as W. T. Robson.³ He was born circa 1854 at Culpeper County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of John R. Robson and Sarah Frances "Fannie" Doyle.¹ William D. Robson was included in the census of John R. Robson and Sarah Frances "Fannie" Doyle on 19 July 1860 at Homeland P.O., Culpeper County, Virginia; Residing next door to Cynthia Armstrong.¹ William D. Robson was included in the census of John R. Robson and Sarah Frances "Fannie" Doyle on 14 July 1870 at Jefferson, Culpeper County, Virginia.⁴ William D. Robson was included in the census of Sarah Frances "Fannie" Doyle on 21 June 1880 at Jefferson, Culpeper County, Virginia.⁵ William D. Robson married Bettie J. Button, daughter of Joseph W. Button and Jane H. Ward, on 8 December 1880 at Culpeper County, Virginia.⁶ William D. Robson married Cora Jacque/Jane Luttrell, daughter of John W. Luttrell and Sarah Elizabeth Corbin, circa 1883 at Virginia.⁷ William D. Robson and Cora Jacque/Jane Luttrell appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 in Jefferson, Culpeper County, Virginia.⁷ William D. Robson appeared on the census of 22 January 1920 in Jefferson, Culpeper County, Virginia.² He appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 in Jefferson, Culpeper County, Virginia.⁸

     Melzar B. Barrett was born circa 1854 at New York.¹ He was the son of Martin J Barrett and Cassandra Morgan.² Melzar B. Barrett married Ida A. Kronenberger on 15 July 1891 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.³ Melzar B. Barrett married Mary Ruth Pratt, daughter of William Pratt and Emma Pepper, on 25 October 1898 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; William Pratt and Emma Pepper are listed as the brides parents. Since Mary is listed with Lewis Davidson and Melzar is living with his own children on the 1900 U.S. Census in Kent County, the its duration is a mystery?¹ Melzar B. Barrett appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 in Ward 12, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.⁴ He appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 in Ward 4, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.⁵ He died circa 1920 at Michigan; From Melzer's obituary: Melzer - Benjamin Barrett, 66, died Friday evening at his home, 1560 Forest ave., NE., Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Clara B. Blake of Newaygo and Mrs. Mildred B. Borce of Grand Rapids.⁶

     Mary Elizabeth Coon was born circa 1854 at Ohio.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of George Coon and Mary Anne Gaskill.² Mary Elizabeth Coon was included in the census of her parents, George Coon and Mary Anne?, on 10 August 1860 at Amanda, Allen County, Ohio; This census included a male Coon, age 5 and a female Gaskill, age 7.⁵ She was also recorded with her parents iin the census of on 14 July 1870 at Gaines, Kent County, Michigan.³ Mary Elizabeth Coon married Isaac Coon, son of Tobias M Coon and Eleanor "Ellen" Decoursey, on 25 October 1870 at Kent County, Michigan; At least one researcher reports that Mary and Isaac were 1st Cousins once Removed and that Mary Elizabeth COON was the daughter of George COON and Maryann GASKALL. Marys father George was born 1831 in ohio and was the grandson of George Coon and Christiana Moore, he was also the son of Elizabeth and Philip Coon. A Gaskall family lived next to Tobias in Allen County Ohio on the 1850 U.S. census and at that time Gaskill was a common name in Allen County.^1,6,2 Mary and Isaac appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 in Georgetown, Ottawa County, Michigan.¹

     Mary Ellen Barnes was born circa 1854 at Tennessee.¹ She married Peter Mankins, son of Peter Mankins and Esther (?), on 20 May 1877 at Washington County, Arkansas.^1,2 Mary Ellen Barnes and Peter Mankins appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 in White River, Washington County, Arkansas.¹

     Elizabeth Mays was born circa 1854 at Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Mays and Rachel (?)^2,1 Elizabeth Mays married Spencer Flanary, son of Thomas B. Flanary and Mary "Nancy" Lock, circa 1875 at Kentucky.¹ Elizabeth Mays and Spencer Flanary appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 in Proctor, Lee County, Kentucky; This census included Elizabeth's grandfather William Mayes, age 87.¹ Elizabeth Mays died before 7 June 1900.¹

     Clara Tasker was born circa 1854 at Wainfleet, Lincolnshire, England.¹ She married George Alexander Huskinson Hanson between 1 January 1878 and 31 March 1878 at Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2 Clara Tasker and George Alexander Huskinson Hanson appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Waynfleet, Lincolnshire, Engalnd.¹ Clara Tasker and son Alexander Huskinson Hanson appeared on the census of Clara's married sister Aviss Whiting of 2 April 1911 in Wainfleet All Saints, Lincolnshire, England.³

     John Cooper was born circa 1854 at Stratford, West Ham, Essex, England.¹ He was the son of John Cooper and Mary Goodman.¹ John Cooper was included in the census of John Cooper and Mary Goodman on 7 April 1861 at West Ham, Stratford, Essex, England.¹ A 16 year old John Cooper, born in Stratford, a sailor serving aboard the H.M.S. Boscawen appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Stratford, West Ham, Essex, England; HMS Boscawan was a 70-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 3 April 1844 at Woolwich Dockyard. She was originally ordered and begun as a 74-gun ship, but an Admiralty order dated 3 March 1834 required that she be reworked to Sir William Symonds' design. She was named for Admiral Edward Boscawen.
In 1874, Boscawen was converted into a training ship and renamed Wellesley.[citation needed] She was broken up in 1914.^2,3 John Cooper married Charlotte Wilson, daughter of William B. Wilson and Ann Bourne, before 1 October 1879 at West Ham, Essex, England.^4,5 John Cooper and Charlotte Wilson appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Startford, West Ham, Essex, England; John is working as a Carman.⁴ Charlotte and John appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Stratford, West Ham, Essex, England; This census included Ann Cooper mother-in-Law.⁶

     James A. Richardson was born circa 1854 at Alabama.³ He was the son of William Richardson and Elizabeth (?)^2,1 James A. Richardson was included in the census of William Richardson on 15 September 1860 at Southern Division, Mount Willing P.O., Lowndes County, Alabama; I believe that this is the family of the Martha Richardson who married (Thomas) Isaiah Harbour.² James was included in the census of his parents, William Richardson and Mary Jane Stewart, on 5 August 1870 at Lavaca County, Texas.¹ James A. Richardson married Eliza J. (?) before 2 June 1880 at Texas.⁴ James and Eliza Richardson appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 in Halletsville, Lavaca County, Texas.⁴ James and Eliza next appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 in Justice Precinct, Lavaca County, Texas.⁵ James A. Richardson appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 in Justice Princinct 2, Karnes County, Texas.⁶ They appeared on the census of 15 March 1920 in Justice Precinct 2, Karnes County, Texas.⁷

     Wilhelmina "Minnie" Plaster was also known as Emma.³ She was born circa 1854 at Prussia.³ She was born in August 1856 at Germany.¹ She was the daughter of Friedrich Plaster and Anna (?)² Wilhelmina "Minnie" Plaster married Johann Heinrich Blese, son of Johann Blese and Beate Luise Drewitz, circa 1868 at Wisconsin.^3,4 Wilhelmina "Minnie" Plaster and Johann Heinrich Blese appeared on the census of 11 August 1870 in Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.⁴ Wilhelmina "Minnie" Plaster was found on a passenger list on 18 July 1874 at Hamburg, Germany; Traveling with Friederich and Anna Plaster aboard the Ship Hamburg.² She immigrated from Germany to the United States circa 1875.¹ She was included in the census of Johann Heinrich Blese on 11 June 1880 at Posippi, Waushara County, Wisconsin.³ Wilhelmina "Minnie" Plaster and Johann Heinrich Blese appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 in Poysippi, Waushara County, Wisconsin.¹ Wilhelmina "Minnie" Plaster and Johann Heinrich Blese appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 in Poy Sippi, Waushara County, Wisconsin.⁵

     Claude Boutry was born circa 1854 at Lyon Moulins, France.² He married Francoise/Francine (?) Hilldebrandt, daughter of Frederick Hilldebrandt and Louise Bruniek, before March 1887 at France.^1,2 Claude Boutry died on 3 February 1895 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Estimated birth year 1859; Occupation Tailor. Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery.^1,3

     Amanda Middleworth Amanda was probably married before her marriage to Jarvis for on the 1910 census, she indicated that she had had 3 children and that 1 was still living.² She was born circa 1854 at Indiana.² She married Jarvis Owen Jones, son of Jarvis Jones and Lucinda Pal(i/e)n, on 19 July 1896 at Carter County, Oklahoma.^1,3 Amanda Middleworth and Jarvis Owen Jones appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 in Esculapia (Rogers Town), Benton County, Arkansas.² Jarvis and Amanda appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in Glencoe, Butler County, Kansas.⁴

     Harriett T Bethel was born circa 1854 at Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of John W Bethel and Sarah J. Bass.¹ Harriett T Bethel was included in the census of John W Bethel on 11 June 1860 at Liberty P.O., De Kalb County, Tennessee.¹ Harriett T Bethel was included in the census of John W Bethel and Sarah J. Bass on 18 August 1870 at Liberty P.O., Tennessee.² Harriett T Bethel was included in the census of Sarah J. Bass on 11 June 1880 at Civil District 2, De Kalb County, Tennessee; This census included an adopted son, John Willson, age 13 wo is working on a farm.³ Harriett T Bethel married J. Bethel Womack on 12 October 1880 at De Kalb, Tennessee.⁴ Harriett T Bethel and J. Bethel Womack appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 in Civil District #2, DeKalb County, Tennessee.⁵ Harriett T Bethel and J. Bethel Womack appeared to have had no children.⁵

     John Cahill was born circa 1854 at Ohio.² He married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Akron circa 1873 at Ohio.²

     Ernest B. Guyott was born circa 1854 at Michigan.¹ He was the son of William A Guyott and Mallissa M(atilda) Sweezy.¹ Ernest B. Guyott was included in the census of his parents, William A Guyott and Mallissa M(atilda) Sweezy, on 27 June 1860 at Comstock, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.² He was also included in the census of parnet on 8 August 1870 at Hopkins, Allegan County, Michigan.¹ He married Sarah Standish, daughter of John Standish and Mary (?), on 30 November 1874 at Liegton, Michigan.³ Ernest B. Guyott and Sarah Standish appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 in Trufant, Montcalm, Michigan.⁴ Ernest B. Guyott and Sarah Standish were divorced on 16 April 1903 at Kent County, Michigan.⁵

     Mary Bennett was born circa 1854 at New York.¹ She married Norman Alling, son of Luther Nash Alling and Betsey Danchy, circa 1874 at California.¹ Mary Bennett and Norman Alling appeared on the census of 13 June 1880 in O'Neal, San Joaquin County, California; Mary is obviously Norman's second wife and this census included her brother William Bennett.¹

     Willis Zinn was born circa 1854 at Illinois.² He married Rebecca James on 26 September 1872 at Bates County, Missouri.¹ Willis Zinn and Rebecca James appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri.²

     Douglas Somerville was born circa 1854 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of Samuel W. Somerville and Jennie (?)¹ Douglas Somerville was included in the census of his parents, Samuel W. Somerville and Jennie (?), on 3 July 1860 at Homeland P.O., Culpeper County, Virginia.³ He was also included in the census of parents on 20 August 1870 at Culpeper C. House P.O., Ceader Mountain, Culpeper County, Virginia.¹ Douglas Somerville was the head of the house when he appeared on the census of 28 June 1880 in Cedar Mountain, Culpeper County, Virginia; This Census included a sister, L. W. Somerville( age 13) and a cousin Atwell Somerwell (age 21).² He married Mary F. (?) circa 1882 at Virginia.⁴ Douglas Somerville and Mary F. (?) appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 in Cedar Mountain.⁴

     Francis Madison Washington was born circa 1854 at San Francisco, California.^1,2 She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Washington and Georgianna Hite Ranson.¹ Francis Madison Washington married Daniel Delehanty circa 1876.^2,3 Daniel and Fanny Delehanty appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 in Richmond, Richmond County, New York.³ They appeared on the census of 12 May 1910 in Pelham, Winchester County, New York.⁴ Francis Madison Washington appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 in Manhattan, New York, New York.⁵ She died on 4 June 1930 at Manhattan, New York, New York.²

     Sarah Eliza Whiteley was born circa 1854 at Yamhill, Yamhill County, Oregon.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Marion Whiteley and Cassandra Boone.¹ Sarah Eliza Whiteley married John H. Landry circa 1875 at Oregon.¹ Sarah Eliza Whiteley and John H. Landry appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Moro City, Sherman County, Oregon.² Sarah Eliza Whiteley and John H. Landry appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 in Moro, Sherman County, Oregon; This census included Revella and Leola Calbreath, grandson (8) and granddaughter (6).³ A widowed Sarah and 2 grandchildren (Revella and Leota Calbreath) appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 in Moro, Sherman County, Oregon; This census also inlcuded grand children, Revella (male,18) and Leota (female, 16) Calbreath or Galbreath?⁴ Sarah Eliza Whiteley died on 23 March 1930 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.¹ Although Find-A-Grave reported she died in mary of 1930, Sarah appeared on the census her daughter Clara and son-in-law, Bryon Barman, of 5 April 1930 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.⁵

     Charles A Saunders was born circa 1854 at Missouri.¹ He was the son of Elzy F. Saunders and Eliza Steele.¹ Charles A Saunders was included in the census of Elzy F. Saunders and Eliza Steele on 16 July 1860 at Sniabar, Jackson County, Missouri.¹ Charles A Saunders was included in the census of Eliza Steele on 15 August 1870 at Snybar, Jackson County, Missouri; Included in this census was Mollie Steel, age 4, born in Kansas.² Charles A Saunders married Matilda Smith, daughter of Wedon/Wheaton Smith and Alpha Yeager, on 11 June 1876 at Jackson County, Missouri.³ Charles A Saunders and Matilda Smith appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 in Lees Cummit, Jackson County, Missouri.⁴ Charles A Saunders and Matilda Smith appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.⁵ Charley and Matilda also appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.⁶ Charles A Saunders died in 1925 at Missouri; Burial: Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, Jackson County, Missouri.⁷

     Matilda Smith was born circa 1854 at Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Wedon/Wheaton Smith and Alpha Yeager.¹ Matilda Smith was included in the census of Wedon/Wheaton Smith and Alpha Yeager on 11 August 1860 at Division Thirty Five, Jaclkson County, Missouri; Included in the household for this census was Mary Yager, age 60, born in Kentucky. Alpha's sister?¹ Matilda Smith was included in the census of Wedon/Wheaton Smith on 13 July 1870 at Township 47, Range 30, Jackson County, Missouri.² Matilda Smith married Charles A Saunders, son of Elzy F. Saunders and Eliza Steele, on 11 June 1876 at Jackson County, Missouri.³ Matilda Smith and Charles A Saunders appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 in Lees Cummit, Jackson County, Missouri.⁴ Matilda Smith and Charles A Saunders appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.⁵ Charley and Matilda also appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.⁶

     William J. Ayres was born circa 1854 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of John Thomas Ayres and Pricilla Hayes.¹ William J. Ayres was included in the census of John Thomas Ayres and Pricilla Hayes on 28 June 1860 at Monroe, Pickaway County, Ohio.¹ William J. Ayres was included in the census of his parents, John Thomas Ayres and Pricilla Hayes, on 18 August 1870 at Sni-A-Bar, Jackson County, Missouri.² William J. Ayres was included in the census of John Thomas Ayres and Pricilla Hayes on 23 June 1880 at Sni-A-Bar, Jackson County, Missouri.³ William J. Ayres married Mary M "Linnie" Lane, daughter of Solomon Lane, on 17 February 1881 at Jackson County, Missouri.^4,5 William J. Ayres and Mary M "Linnie" Lane appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 in Sni-A-Bar, Jackson County, Missouri.⁴ They appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 in Oak Grove, Jackson County.⁶

     Wiley H Whisman was born circa 1854 at Virginia.¹ He married Celia C (?) after 1870 at Virginia.¹ Wiley H Whisman and Celia C (?) appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Saint Clair, Smyth County, Virginia.¹

     Celia C (?) was also known as Callie C (?)² She was born circa 1854 at Virginia.¹ She married Wiley H Whisman after 1870 at Virginia.¹ Celia C (?) and Wiley H Whisman appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Saint Clair, Smyth County, Virginia.¹

     John Meagher was born circa 1854 at Pennslvania.¹ He married Agnes (?) circa 1892 at Minnesota.¹ John Meagher and Agnes (?) appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.¹ John Meagher and Agnes (?) appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; This census also included Cornelius' Wife Lucielle and their children, Neal age 3 4/12 and Mary E age 1 and 2/12.²

     Ella (?) was born circa 1854 at Georgia.¹ She married (?) Gravitt.² A widowed Ella (?) Gravitt and family appeared on the census of 9 January 1900 in the Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma; This family was living next door to James M. Gravitt, age 60, born in Georgia. Grandfather?² A widowed Ella (?) Gravitt appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Township 6, Cherokee Nation, Rogers County, Oklahoma.¹

     George Edward Pratt was born in 1854 at Kent County, Michigan.³ He was the son of Uriah Pratt and Anne Jane Laurison.¹ George Edward Pratt was listed in the census of his parents, Uriah Pratt and Anne Jane Laurison, on 19 July 1860 at Walker Township, Kent County, Michigan.⁴ He was also listed in the census of his parents on 24 August 1870 at Walker Township.⁵ Working as a general Laborer, George was boarding with G. T. Philips when he appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 in District 146, Grand Rapids.⁶ As head of the house, Geroge with his mother appeared on Michigan State census of 1894 in Walker Township, Kent County.^7,8 He appeared on the census of 11 May 1910 in Walker Township; He was Farming and Listed as Widowed.⁹ A farmer, he was listed as Edward G. Pratt when appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 in Walker.¹⁰ George Edward Pratt was buried in 1927 at Riverbend Cemetery Lot No. 47, Kent County, Michigan.¹¹ The 1910 census indicated that George was Widowed. If he was ever married, then it must have occurred between 1880 and 1910. It appears that he did not leave any descendants.¹²

     Karl Wilhelm Hieber was born in 1854 at Germany.³ He married Hulda Emelie Justine Albrecht, daughter of Carl Wilhelm Albrecht and Louise Augusta Justine Jeanette Gomoll, on 17 April 1908 at Paulina Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.^1,4 Hulda and Karl Hieber appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.⁵ Hulda and Karl also appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 in 31st ward, Chicago.³

     Ida Stribling Menefee was born in 1854 at Virginia.¹ She married Horatio "Horace" G. Moffett Jr, son of Horacio Gates Moffett and Lucinda M. Brown, circa 1880 at Virginia.^2,3,1,4 Ida Stribling Menefee and Horatio "Horace" G. Moffett Jr appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 in Hampton, Rappahannock County, Virginia.² Ida Stribling Menefee was listed as mother-in-law in the census of William Clemenson Armstrong Sr. and Mary Lou Moffett on 19 April 1910 at Hampton, Rappahannock County, Virginia.¹ Ida Stribling Menefee was recorded in the census of William Clemenson Armstrong Sr. and Mary Lou Moffett on 2 January 1920 at Hampton, Rappahannock County, Virginia.⁵

     John Logan Maddox was born in 1854 at Illinois.¹ He was the son of Henry Maddox and Elizabeth (Eliza) Jane Neal.¹ John Logan Maddox was listed in the census of Henry Maddox and Elizabeth (Eliza) Jane Neal on 16 June 1860 at Benton, Frakline County, Illinois.³ John Logan Maddox was listed in the census of Henry Maddox and Elizabeth (Eliza) Jane Neal on 18 July 1870 at Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois.¹ John Logan Maddox married Missouri (?) in 1875 at Illinois.⁴ John Logan Maddox and Missouri (?) appeared on the census of 7 July 1880 in Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois.⁴

     John Laurens Maffit was born in 1854 at Washington, D. C..³ He was the son of John N. Maffit and M. B. (?)² John Laurens Maffit married Sarah "Sallie" Burgwin Quince, daughter of Parker Quince and Ann Maria Frederica Burgwin, on 6 June 1879 at Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina.^3,2 John Laurens Maffit was also known as John L. Moffitt.³ He was recorded in the census of Ann Maria Frederica Burgwin in June 1880 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.³

     Laura McRoberts was born in 1854 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Alexander McRoberts and Lilitha (?)¹ Laura McRoberts was recorded in the census of Alexander McRoberts and Lilitha (?) on 2 August 1860 at Franklin, Marion County, Indiana.¹ Laura McRoberts was recorded in the census of Alexander McRoberts on 27 June 1870 at Hughes, Nodaway County, Missouri.² Laura McRoberts married Joseph Noblet circa 1872.³ Laura McRoberts and Joseph Noblet appeared on the census of 7 June 1880.³ Laura McRoberts and Joseph Noblet appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 in Graham, Nodaway County, Missouri.⁴

     Charles "Charley" Ellis Finch was born in 1854 at North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Gilbert Mortier Lafayette Finch and Sarah E. Ellis.¹ Charles "Charley" Ellis Finch was recorded in the census of Gilbert Mortier Lafayette Finch and Sarah E. Ellis on 15 October 1860 at Franklin County, North Carolina.¹ Charles "Charley" Ellis Finch was included in the census of Sarah E. Ellis on 18 July 1870 at Edenton P.O., Chowan County, North Carolina.³ Charles "Charley" Ellis Finch was included in the census of Sarah E. Ellis on 8 June 1880 at Middle, Chowan County, North Carolina.⁴ Charles "Charley" Ellis Finch married Mary "Mollie" B. Robinson, daughter of James Robinson and Bettie M. Morgan, on 18 February 1885 at Wythe County, Virginia.⁵ Charles "Charley" Ellis Finch and Mary "Mollie" B. Robinson appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Norfolk, Virginia; This census included Niece Carrie Finch age 18.⁶ Charles and Mary appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 in Madison Ward, Norfolk, Virginia.⁷

     Martha Ellen Brink was born in 1854 at Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Q. Brink and Mary J. (?)² Martha Ellen was included in the census of her parents, John Q. Brink and Mary J. (?), on 21 June 1870 at Hughes, Nodaway County, Missouri.² Martha Ellen Brink married Joseph Harlan Bohart, son of Richard Clegg Bohart and Eliza Dunlevy, before 1876.¹ Joseph and Martha Bohart appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 in Graham, Nodaway County, Missouri.³ Martha Ellen Brink and Joseph Harlan Bohart appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 in Clay, Holt County, Missouri.⁴ They appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 in Maitland, Holt County, Missouri.⁵ Martha Ellen Brink died in 1927.¹

     Eric Hans Swenson was born in 1854.¹ He married Irene Arabella Dexter circa 1878 at Kansas.^1,2 Eric Hans Swenson and Irene Arabella Dexter appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 in Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas.² Eric Hans Swenson died in 1933.¹

     Mary Mallory was born between 1854 and 1860 at New York.^1,3 She married James Doran circa 1872 at New York.² Mary Mallory appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 in Liberty, Sullivan County, New York.³ She appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 in Ward 4, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.⁴ She appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York.¹ She witnessed the census of Josiah Darby and Irene E. Doran on 10 January 1920 at Middletown, Orange County, New York.⁵ Mary Mallory was recorded in the census of Josiah Darby and Irene E. Doran on 3 April 1930 at Middletown, Orange County, New York.⁶

     William Paul Williams was born in January 1854 at Gwennap, Cornwall, England; Gwennap, Cornwall, England? (see 1861 U.K. census for ann Williams, Gwennap, Cornwall, England.⁴ He was the son of Michael Williams Williams and Peternell Morcum.³ William Paul Williams married Charlotte Pheobe Pitkin, daughter of Charles Allen Pitkin and Henrietta Charlotte Lockwood, on 28 July 1887 at Santa Clara County, California.^1,4,5 William Paul Williams and Charlotte Pheobe Pitkin appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 in San Juan, San Benito County, Califronia.⁴ William Paul Williams died on 24 April 1907 at California at age 53; Posted at Find-A-Grave: "Obituary:
WILLIAMS--Near French Camp. April 24, 1907. William Paul Williams,husband of Charlotte Williams, father of Paul, Henrietta, Charlotte, Carrie, Ruth, Jessamine, Mildred, and Alice Williams. A native of England. Aged 53 years 2 months and 17 days".^1,3 He The fallowing was posted at Find-A-Grave: He was first a preacher in a town called Redruth, England. He decided to come to America to escape persecution as he didn't want to join the Church of England. He was listed in the "Local Preachers Directory". He preached in several "circuits."³

     Victor Delor was born in January 1854 at France.¹ He immigrated from France circa 1875 to California.¹ He married Sarah Jane Hawker, daughter of Thomas Hawker and Charlotte Stapley, circa 1877 at California.¹ Victor Delor and Sarah Jane Hawker appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California.¹

     Malinda Eliesa Welmer was born on 12 January 1854 at Bartholomew County, Indiana.^5,6 She was the daughter of Albert Eberhard Heinrich Welmer and Hannah Benzick.^3,4 Malinda Eliesa Welmer married Lewis Donhost, son of Henry Donhost and Mary (?), on 2 March 1876 at Bartholomew County, Indiana.¹ Malinda Eliesa Welmer and Lewis Donhost appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana.⁵ Malinda Eliesa Welmer appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 in Jonesville Town, Bartholomew County, Indiana.⁷ She appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Jonesville, Bartholomew County, Indiana.⁸ She appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 in Jonesville, Bartholomew County, Indiana.⁹

     Gurgess "Bird" Bryant was born on 20 January 1854 at Whitley County, Kentucky.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Bryant and Nancy Silar.² Gurgess "Bird" Bryant married Lucinda Dunn after 1874.¹ Gurgess "Bird" Bryant and Lucinda Dunn appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in Martins Springs, Whitley County, Kentucky.³ Gurgess "Bird" Bryant appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 in Corbin, Whitley County, Kentucky.¹ He and Lucinda Dunn appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 in Corbin, Whitley County, Kentucky.⁴ Gurgess "Bird" Bryant and Lucinda Dunn appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 in South Corbin, Whitley County, Kentucky.⁵ Gurgess "Bird" Bryant and Lucinda Dunn appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 in Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana.⁶

     Mary Jane (Jennie) Pierce was also known as Jennie Collins ? Cosin Jennie Collens from Ireland on the 1900 U.S. Census.¹ She was born in February 1854 at New York.¹ She married Nixon Palin Jones, son of Jarvis Jones and Lucinda Pal(i/e)n, in 1878 at New York.¹ Mary Jane (Jennie) Pierce and Nixon Palin Jones appeared on the census of 28 June 1880 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.⁵ Mary Jane (Jennie) Pierce and Nixon Palin Jones appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 in Lee, Polk County, Iowa.⁶ Mary Jane (Jennie) Pierce and Nixon Palin Jones appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; Included Jennie Collins plus canadian nephew Joseph Murphy.² Mary Jane (Jennie) Pierce and Nixon Palin Jones appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.³