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Note: From: Bill Dickerson Seeking info on fate of DICKERSON siblings who were orphaned in Bloomington, Muscatine in 1840. Nine boys and one girl ranging from 11 to 24 in age. Specifically seeking what became of Xenophon the youngest who was born in 1828 in Ohio and brother Whitten. I am a direct descendant of brother Jesse who lived in Muscatine and Louisa counties until his death in 1871. Family arrived at Bloomington in 1836 with mother Sally Dailey who passed in 1839-40. All children born in Washington county, Ohio. They lived in Indiana prior to arrival in Iowa. Sister, Nancy walked the Oregon Trail in 1844-5. Brothers Luther, Frederick, Vachel and Thomas went south to Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma & Texas. Brother Silas believed to have gone to Illinois and later Texas. // Bill Dickerson // alpca2913@aol.com // Census: 1830 census at Ludlow, Washington, OH shows: Joseph Dickerson; MALES: Under 5, 1; 5 to under 10, 3; 10 to under 15, 1; 15 to under 20, 4; 40 to under 50, 1. FEMALES: 10 to under 15, 1; 40 to under 50, 1.
Joseph married Sarah DAILEY on 18 Oct 1807 in Washington Co., OH. Sarah (daughter of Peter DAILEY and Mary WILEY) was born in 1785 in Washington Co., PA; died in 1839 in Muscatine Co., IA; was buried in Kiser Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Note: Seeking info on fate of DICKERSON siblings who were orphaned in Bloomington, Muscatine in 1840. Nine boys and one girl ranging from 11 to 24 in age. Specifically seeking what became of Xenophon the youngest who was born in 1828 in Ohio and brother Whitten. I am a direct descendant of brother Jesse who lived in Muscatine and Louisa counties until his death in 1871. Family arrived at Bloomington in 1836 with mother Sally Dailey who passed in 1839-40. All children born in Washington County, Ohio. They lived in Indiana prior to arrival in Iowa. Sister, Nancy walked the Oregon Trail in 1844-5. Brothers Luther, Frederick, Vachel and Thomas went south to Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma & Texas. Brother Silas believed to have gone to Illinois and later Texas. // Bill Dickerson // alpca2913@aol.com // Noted in the Muscatine list one James Welch. I believe he is the husband of my great aunt Nancy Dickerson. They were married in Muscatine in 1840. The Dickersons settled in Muscatine (then Bloomington) in 1836 and spread out from there. My great grandfather Jesse moved on to Louisa County. James and Nancy went to Missouri in 1844 and walked the Trail to Oregon. I would be grateful for any reference to James Welch or anyone with the surname Dickerson. Nancy had nine brothers. Her mother Sally died in 1839 and she cared for them as mother until moving on to Oregon. The father Joseph Dickerson had died enroute to Iowa. All were native to Ohio. James Welch was native to Kentucky. Thank you. Bill Dickerson, Milford, NH Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Thomas married Margaret DAVIS in 1780 in VA. Margaret was born in 1756 in Tazewell, Tazewell, VA; died in 1822 in Washington Co., OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Note: Peter Dailey was a member of Captain James Archer's Militia Company of the First Battalion in Washington County, during the Revolution. He did not patent any land, but lived close to Fort Jackson until he bought land shortly before removing to Ohio County, Virginia. When living in Ohio County, he and wife, Mary, sold their land in Pennsylvania. He died in Ohio County, Virginia where he made a will on February 7, 1804. Peter Dailey lived in the area called "Long Reach" near present day St. Mary's, West Virginia. DNA: MKM Note: IN COUNCIL. Philadelphia, Nov. 2,1787. An order was drawn upon the Treasurer in favor of Col. James Marshall, Lieutenant of Washington County, for thirty-seven pounds two shillings and six pence, to be paid by him to Abraham Enslow, Frederick Crow, Stephen Gapen, Peter Clawson, William Crawford, Jesse Vanmetre, W. Harrod, Sr., Michael Dougherty, John Flora, John Heaton, William Tarpine, Harrod Newland, Robert Flora, Alexander Brown, and Peter Dailey for their services in watching the movements of Indians, and protecting the frontiers from Indian depredations in the year 1782, agreeably to the act of Assembly, dated December 1781. IN COUNCIL. Philadelphia, Nov. 12, 1787. It appearing from intelligence received from Washington County that the Indians have murdered some of the inhabitants of the said county, and that the people there are in want of arms and ammunition. History of Washington County, from it’s first settlement to the present time ; first under Virginia as Yohogania , Ohio or Augusta County until 1781 and subsequently under Pennsylvania. by Alfred Creigh, pub 1870, p 74 Census: 1790 census at Washington Co., PA shows: Peter Daily; MALES: 16 and up, 1; under 16, 3. FEMALES: 4. Will: In the name of God amen. I Peter Dailey of Ohio County and State of Virginia being weak and low in body but of perfect minde and memory, thanks be given to God for his mercies and recollecting that it is appointed for all men once to die, constitute this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. That is to say first and principally I recommend my soul into the hands of almighty God, who gave it to me and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried in a christian like manner at the discretion of my surviving friends. And as to my worldly estate wherein it has pleased God to bless me in this present life, I will and bequeath in the following manner towit ~ Imprimis I will and bequeath unto my wife, Mary Dailey, two milk cows and my household furniture to her and hers forever. ~ Item It is my will and desire and I give and bequeath unto my present five sons, John, Peter, Esau, Jacob and Jesse Daily the plantation whereon I now live lying in Ohio County and state of virginia to be equally divided to them severally at their respectfully arriving at the age of twenty-one years by my Executors herein after mentioned to them and their heirs forever and the said plantation to be rented out by my Executors and the profits arising therefrom to be equally divided among my five sons above named as my Executors may think most to their benefit. Item It is my Will and Desire that my Executors see my sons put to such Trades as they make choice as soon as convenient. After my decease Item it is my will and desire that my daughters Mary and Nancy be bound by my Executors to reputable people such as they in their direction may make the choice of. Item It is my Will and Desire that my Executors herein after named proceed after my decease to dispose of all my personal property not mentioned in this will and after paying all my just debts and obtaining a deed in my sons names to the land mentioned in this my will to divide the balance equally between my five sons above named when they arrive of age. ~ Lastly I nominate, constitute and appoint my respected friends Jeremiah Williams and Elis Thomas both of Ohio County the executors of this my last Will and Testament revoking and disannulling any will or wills by me heretofore made and declaring this to be my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day of February 1804. Witness Names: Elsey Swangum and Bazel Riggs. Signed with an "X" by Peter Dayley.
Peter married Mary WILEY in 1784. Mary (daughter of Richard WILEY and Rachel VANMETER) was born about 1766 in PA; died on 4 Dec 1840 in Guernsey (now Noble) Co., OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Note: There is no proof that Rachel Van Meter and Richard Wiley are the parents of Mary. According to one correspondent, a "VanMeter Association" disclaims this Rachel. Another correspondent claims Rachel is the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Moore) Van Meter.
Richard + Rachel VANMETER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]