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Sarah Ann COLE

Sarah Ann COLE

Female 1838 - 1895  (57 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Sarah Ann COLE was born on 12 Feb 1838 in Washington Co., OH (daughter of Ezekiel T. COLE and Mariah Jane SMITH); died on 26 Nov 1895 in Wayne Co., IA; was buried in Edmond Cemetery, Powersville, Wayne, IA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
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    Sarah married Felix Rignoir INMAN on 6 Nov 1859 in Toulon, Stark, IL. Felix was born on 9 Oct 1835 in Washington Co., OH; died on 24 Jun 1911 in Antler, Bottineau, ND; was buried in Antler Cemetery, Antler, Bottineau, ND. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ezekiel T. COLE was born on 20 Mar 1814 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH (son of Joshua COLE and Sarah T TALBOTT); died on 28 Nov 1851 in Wethersfield Township, Henry, IL; was buried in Wethersfield Cemetery, Wethersfield, Henry, IL.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 30 Sep 1850, Troy Township, Athens, OH
    • Note: 17 May 1851, Henry Co., IL
    • Probate: 20 Mar 1852, Toulon, Stark, IL

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

    Census:
    1850 census shows Ezekiel Cole, 35, farmer, b. OH; Maria, 34, b. OH, children b. OH: Joshua, 12; Sarah A., 11; John, 9; Thomas, 8; Harrison, 7; Mary J., 4; and Ezekiel S., 2, b. MD.

    Note:
    The Baptist Church was organized at a council held September 23, 1843, by eight persons, viz: Elder Edward Otis, Charles B. Miner, Mary G. Miner, Edward Otis, Merrill Otis, Hileman Otis, and Hannah and Sarah Otis, united. The first three of these were from Connecticut, the remainder from Ohio. It was not until two years afterward that preaching was secured. During this time, Elders Otis, Jonathan Miner and others officiated. During the Summer of 1845, Elder
    Charles E. Tinker was secured to preach one Sunday in each month, and so continued for five years. The meetings were sometimes held on the north side of Barren Grove, and at other times at the west end, in school-houses, and often in the open air. For the last two years of this mail's labors the meetings were not held at Wethersfield, and this church ultimately became the Baptist Church at Annawan.
    Another church was established at Wethersfield, May 17, 1851, with eleven members. They were: Ezekiel Cole, Mrs. Maria Cole, John Ewing, Mrs. Keziah Ewing, Mrs. Jane White, Mrs. Susan Ellenwood, Mrs. Caroline Purviance, Mrs. Maria F. Miner, Charles B. Miner, Mrs. Mary A. Miner, and Austin Sykes. Of these, the last three named are members.

    Probate:
    Exekiel died intestate, his wife Mariah was appointed administratrix.
    An inventory and appraisers bill of the goods and chattles belonging to the Estate of Ezekiel Cole deceased:

    Articles Appraised

    1 Bay Mare $ 25.00
    1 Sorrel Horse 40.00
    1 two horse waggon & harness 30.00
    1 Braking plough 12.00
    1 Common Seed plough 11.00
    1 Grain Craddle & grass Scyth 4.00
    3 Cows at $14.00 each 42.00
    3 Calves 4.00 ea 12.00
    3 Hogs 2.00 6.00
    100 bushel Corn 15 cts per bush. 15.00
    30 bu Oats 12 ½ 3.75
    1 Cook Stove & Furniture 8.00
    Other householde furniture 20.00

    Tota l 228.75

    We the undersigned appraisers, duly appointed and qualified, as will appear by the warrant of appraisment, and certificate hereto attached do hereby certify the for going to be a correct inventory and apppraisment Bill, of the goods and Chattles belonging to the Estate of Ezekiel Cole, as made by us. Given under our hands and seals, this 10th day of March A.D. 1852.
    John Turnbull
    Adam Oliver
    Robert Rule

    An estimate of the value of each article of specific property allowed by law to Maria Cole widow of Ezekiel Cole deeased as made out by us, to wit.

    Necessary beds, bedsteads and beddiing for herself and family $ 36.00
    Necessary household and kitcken furniture 35.00
    One spinning wheel 3.00
    One loom and its appendage 15.00
    One pair of cards 1.00
    One stove and the necessary pipe 15.00
    The wearing apparel of herself and family 60.00
    One milch cow and calf for every four persons in the family 28.00
    One horse of the value of 40.00
    One womans saddle and bridle of the value of 15.00
    Provisions for herself and family for one year 145.00
    Two sheep for each member of the family and the fleeces 32.00
    taken from the same.
    Food for the stock above described for six months 25.00
    Food for herself and family for three months 20.00
    And sixty dollars worth of other property 60.00

    Total $530.00

    Given under our hands this 20th day of March AD 1852

    John Turnbull
    Adam Oliver
    Robert Rule

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    Ezekiel married Mariah Jane SMITH on 3 Feb 1837 in Harrison Co., OH. Mariah (daughter of John H. SMITH and Anna ARGO) was born on 15 May 1815; died on 9 Sep 1891 in Howard Township, Wayne, IA; was buried on 10 Sep 1891 in Edmond Cemetery, Powersville, Wayne, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mariah Jane SMITH was born on 15 May 1815 (daughter of John H. SMITH and Anna ARGO); died on 9 Sep 1891 in Howard Township, Wayne, IA; was buried on 10 Sep 1891 in Edmond Cemetery, Powersville, Wayne, IA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Birth: 14 May 1815, Alexandria, Arlington, VA
    • Note: 17 May 1851, Henry Co., IL
    • Census: 5 Jul 1860, Elmira, Stark, IL
    • Census: 20 Jul 1870, Elmira Township, Stark, IL
    • Census: 17 Jun 1880, Washington Township, Taylor, IA

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

    Note:
    The Baptist Church was organized at a council held September 23, 1843, by eight persons, viz: Elder Edward Otis, Charles B. Miner, Mary G. Miner, Edward Otis, Merrill Otis, Hileman Otis, and Hannah and Sarah Otis, united. The first three of these were from Connecticut, the remainder from Ohio. It was not until two years afterward that preaching was secured. During this time, Elders Otis, Jonathan Miner and others officiated. During the Summer of 1845, Elder
    Charles E. Tinker was secured to preach one Sunday in each month, and so continued for five years. The meetings were sometimes held on the north side of Barren Grove, and at other times at the west end, in school-houses, and often in the open air. For the last two years of this mail's labors the meetings were not held at Wethersfield, and this church ultimately became the Baptist Church at Annawan.
    Another church was established at Wethersfield, May 17, 1851, with eleven members. They were: Ezekiel Cole, Mrs. Maria Cole, John Ewing, Mrs. Keziah Ewing, Mrs. Jane White, Mrs. Susan Ellenwood, Mrs. Caroline Purviance, Mrs. Maria F. Miner, Charles B. Miner, Mrs. Mary A. Miner, and Austin Sykes. Of these, the last three named are members.

    Census:
    1860 census at Elmira, Stark, IL shows: Maria Coles, 45, widow, b. OH; John A., 22, farmer, b. OH; Susan, 21; b. NJ; Thomas, 17, b. OH; Mary J., 14, b. OH; Ezekiel, 12, b. OH. Mariah is enumerated next door to her mother Anna Argo Cole.

    Census:
    1870 census at Elmira Township, Stark, IL shows: Maria Cole, 52, widow, b. OH; Ezekiel, 22, b. OH, farmer. Next door are Henry and Mary Jane (Cole) Dutton.

    Census:
    1880 census at Washington Township, Taylor, IA shows: Maria Cole, 65, b. OH, parents b. DE/PA, housekeeper; Salathiel Smith, 46, b. OH, parents b. DE/PA, brother, house carpenter; Luella Laird, 12, b. IA, parents b. IA/unknown, ward; Tolbert Inman, 20, b. IL, parents b. OH/OH, farm hand.

    Buried:
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    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage was performed by the brides grandfather, Rev. William Argo.

    Children:
    1. Joshua COLE was born on 29 Oct 1837 in Jefferson Co., OH; died on 22 Nov 1917 in Greenfield, Highland, OH; was buried in Broken Bow Cemetery, Broken Bow, Custer, NE.
    2. 1. Sarah Ann COLE was born on 12 Feb 1838 in Washington Co., OH; died on 26 Nov 1895 in Wayne Co., IA; was buried in Edmond Cemetery, Powersville, Wayne, IA.
    3. John W. COLE was born on 27 Jun 1841 in OH; died on 1 Oct 1912 in Toulon, Stark, IL; was buried on 5 Oct 1912 in Toulon Cemetery, Toulon, Stark, IL.
    4. Thomas COLE was born on 10 Jan 1843 in OH; died on 12 Dec 1921 in Washington Township, Gravity, Taylor, IA; was buried on 18 Dec 1921 in Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Taylor, IA.
    5. Harrison COLE was born on 10 Oct 1844 in OH; died on 6 May 1894 in Stark Co., IL; was buried in Wethersfield Cemetery, Wethersfield, Henry, IL.
    6. Mary Jane COLE was born on 1 Apr 1846 in OH; died on 19 Jul 1919 in Bedford, Taylor, IA; was buried in Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Taylor, IA.
    7. Ezekiel S. COLE was born on 20 Dec 1847 in OH; died on 5 Nov 1895 in IL.
    8. Elizabeth Mariah COLE was born on 10 Mar 1851 in Kewanee, Henry, IL; died on 29 Oct 1929 in Gravity, Taylor, IA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joshua COLE was born on 17 Oct 1779 in Baltimore Co., MD (son of Ezekiel COLE and Sarah ROWLAND); died on 18 Dec 1856 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; was buried in Smithfield Quaker Cemetery, Smithfield, Jefferson, OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Note: 1800
    • Census: 1830, Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH
    • Census: 1840, Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH
    • Census: 3 Oct 1850, Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH
    • Will: 1855

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date calculated from age on tombstone given as age 77y, 2m, 1d.

    DNA:
    MKM

    Note:
    Joshua came to Jefferson County with his father Ezekiel. He was one of the early settlers of Wayne Township, having settled there prior to 1814. He was a farmer; a member of the Whig party; a member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

    Census:
    1830 census at Wayne Township, Jefferson Township, OH shows: Joshua Cole: Free White Males: 1 age 5 to 10; 2 age 15 to 20; 2 age 20 to 30; 1 age 50 to 60. Free White Females: 2 age 10 to 15. This census does not seem to account for either Sarah or Hannah, otherwise it fits perfectly.

    Census:
    1840 census at Wayne Township, Jefferson Township, OH shows: Joshua Cole: Free White Males: 1 age 15 to 20; 1 age 60 to 70. Free White Females: 1 age 20 to 30.

    Census:
    1850 census at Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH shows: Joshua Cole, 65, b. MD, farmer; William Cole, 28, b. OH, farmer; Achsah, 27, b. OH; children all b. OH: Alexander, 4; Emeline, 2.

    Will:
    I, Joshua Cole of the county of Jefferson and the State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament in the manner and form following Viz:

    It is my will that my farm situated and lying in the County of Harison, State of Ohio, being part of Section twenty nine (29) township
    twelve (12) Range six (6) containing one hundred eighty (180) acres more fully described by deed bearing date December 12, 1855 be sold by me Executor herein after named and divided as follows,

    First: To my son Thomas R. Cole the sum of five hundred dollars to him or his heirs or assigns.

    Second: To my son John Cole the sum of Four hundred dollars to him or his heirs or assigns.

    Third: To my daughter Elizabeth wife of Francis W. Tipton the sum of two hundred dollars to her or her assigns.

    Forth: To my daughter Mary, wife of Samuel Copeland the sum of two hundred dollars to her or her assigns

    Fifth: After paying the above named bequests what remains of the proceeds of said land to be equally divided amount the following names heirs: Joseph Cole, Thoms R. Cole, John Cole, Mary Copeland, Eliazabeth Tipton and William Cole.

    Sixth: I give and bequeath to my son William Cole all my personal property of all kind that may that I may then possess also one note of hand bearing date December 12, 1855 calling for twenty five hundred dollars and also all claims against him William Cole

    The said William Cole to pay my funeral expenses, and all just debts by me then owing, Also the said William Cole to pay the heirs of my son Exekiel Cole, deceased, the sum of one thousand dollars when they respectively arrive at the lawful age said sum to be equally divided among said heirs that live to said lawful age or their heirs.

    Lastly, I hereby constitute and appoint my son William Cole to be the Executor of this my last will and Testament revoking and annulling all formal wills by me made and ratifying and confirming this to be my last will and testament.

    In testimony whence I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of AD 1855.
    Joshua Cole

    Signed, and acknowledged by the above said Joshua Cole and for his last will and Testament in the presence of us who at this request have signed or witness.
    William Merryman
    James Reed

    TESTIMONY
    State of Ohio, Jefferson County
    Probate Court
    December 31, 1855

    We James Reed and William Merryman having been duly sworn by the Judge of Probate Court of said County do solemnly swear that we were present at the executor of the last will and Testament of Joshua Cole late of the Township of Wayne in said County decease, which will is now ?? to us, that we saw the said testator ??? scribe said will and he and heard him acknowledge publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said Testator a the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any
    restraint, and that we attended and subscribed the same in his presence and in the presence of others.

    James Reed
    William Merryman

    Sworn to and subscribed in my presence and before me this 31 day of December 1856 Jonathan Sutherland Probate Judge

    PROBATE OF WILL

    The State of Ohio
    Jefferson County Wednesday
    In the matter of the December 31, 1856
    estate of Joshua Cole
    dec
    TESTIMONY
    State of Ohio, Jefferson County
    Probate Court
    December 31, 1855

    We James Reed and William Merryman having been duly sworn by the Judge of Probate Court of said County do solemnly swear that we were present at the executor of the last will and Testament of Joshua Cole late of the Township of Wayne in said County decease, which will is now ?? to us, that we saw the said testator ??? scribe said will and he and heard him acknowledge publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said Testator a the time of executing the same was of full age and of sound mind and memory, and not under any
    restraint, and that we attended and subscribed the same in his presence and in the presence of others.

    James Reed
    William Merryman

    Sworn to and subscribed in my presence and before me this 31 day of December 1856 Jonathan Sutherland Probate Judge

    PROBATE OF WILL

    The State of Ohio
    Jefferson County Wednesday
    In the matter of the December 31, 1856
    estate of Joshua Cole
    dec

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    Joshua married Sarah T TALBOTT on 8 Dec 1807 in Richmond, Jefferson, OH. Sarah (daughter of Joseph TALBOTT and Mary FARQUHAR) was born on 19 Aug 1787 in Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting, Frederick Co., MD; died on 15 Apr 1839 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; was buried in Smithfield Quaker Cemetery, Smithfield, Jefferson, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Sarah T TALBOTT was born on 19 Aug 1787 in Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting, Frederick Co., MD (daughter of Joseph TALBOTT and Mary FARQUHAR); died on 15 Apr 1839 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; was buried in Smithfield Quaker Cemetery, Smithfield, Jefferson, OH.

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

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    Children:
    1. Joseph L COLE was born on 25 Aug 1808 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; died on 16 Sep 1888 in Blue Springs, Jackson, MO; was buried in Stanley Cemetery, Blue Springs, Jackson, MO.
    2. Thomas R COLE was born on 30 Mar 1810 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; died on 29 Apr 1896 in Smithfield, Jefferson, OH; was buried in May 1896 in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithfield, Jefferson, OH.
    3. John M COLE was born on 11 Jul 1812 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; died on 29 Aug 1895 in OH; was buried in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithfield, Jefferson, OH.
    4. 2. Ezekiel T. COLE was born on 20 Mar 1814 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; died on 28 Nov 1851 in Wethersfield Township, Henry, IL; was buried in Wethersfield Cemetery, Wethersfield, Henry, IL.
    5. Mary COLE was born on 29 Apr 1816 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; died on 14 Feb 1904; was buried in Bloomingdale Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Jefferson, OH.
    6. Elizabeth Talbott COLE was born on 28 May 1818 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; died on 19 Jul 1877 in Torch, Athens, OH; was buried in Old Torch Cemetery, Torch, Athens Co., OH.
    7. Hannah COLE was born on 23 Feb 1821 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; died on 28 Jan 1883 in Jefferson Co., OH; was buried in Quaker Cemetery, Richmond, Jefferson, OH.
    8. William COLE was born on 18 Aug 1822 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; died on 15 Jun 1912; was buried in Northern Cemetery, Smithfield, Jefferson, OH.

  3. 6.  John H. SMITH was born on 27 May 1788 in Sussex Co., DE (son of Salathiel SMITH); died on 12 Dec 1858 in Kewanee, Henry, IL.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Preacher
    • Birth: 1778, Sussex Co., DE
    • Census: 14 Sep 1850, Liberty Township, Henry, IN

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

    Census:
    1850 census at Liberty Township, Henry, IN shows John, 75, laborer, b. PA; Anna, 60, b. PA.

    John married Anna ARGO on 2 Oct 1807 in Warren Township, Jefferson, OH. Anna (daughter of Rev. Rev. William ARGO and Nancy Elizabeth SAVAGE) was born on 21 Mar 1789 in PA; died on 27 Jan 1875 in Kewanee, Henry, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Anna ARGO was born on 21 Mar 1789 in PA (daughter of Rev. Rev. William ARGO and Nancy Elizabeth SAVAGE); died on 27 Jan 1875 in Kewanee, Henry, IL.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Birth: 1789, Moore Township, Northampton, PA
    • Census: 5 Jul 1860, Elmira, Stark, IL
    • Census: 20 Aug 1870, Kewanee, Henry, IL

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

    Census:
    1860 census at Elmira, Stark, IL shows: Anna Smith, 71, widow, b. DE; Salathiel, 24, farmer, b. OH; John W.,20, b. OH. Anna and her family are listed next door to Mariah Smith Cole.

    Children:
    1. William A. SMITH was born on 13 Jul 1808.
    2. Jesse SMITH was born on 10 Jul 1810; died on 3 Jul 1878; was buried in Wethersfield Cemetery, Wethersfield, Henry, IL.
    3. Nancy SMITH was born on 27 Oct 1812.
    4. 3. Mariah Jane SMITH was born on 15 May 1815; died on 9 Sep 1891 in Howard Township, Wayne, IA; was buried on 10 Sep 1891 in Edmond Cemetery, Powersville, Wayne, IA.
    5. Levisa SMITH was born on 28 Sep 1817.
    6. Elizabeth SMITH was born on 7 Aug 1819.
    7. Elijah Harrison SMITH was born on 7 Oct 1821; died in 1873.
    8. Helon SMITH was born on 25 Jan 1824.
    9. Ely SMITH was born on 25 Feb 1826.
    10. Sarah Jane SMITH was born on 13 Mar 1828.
    11. John W. SMITH was born on 18 Oct 1831; died on 1 Jun 1868.
    12. Salathial SMITH was born on 19 Jan 1834 in OH; died on 22 Sep 1859.
    13. Aaron SMITH was born on 5 Oct 1836.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Ezekiel COLE was born on 8 Jan 1748 in Baltimore Co., MD (son of Christopher COLE and Sarah TIPTON); died on 6 Sep 1834 in Jefferson Co., OH; was buried in Anapolis Cemetery, Salem Township, Jefferson, OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 12 Jun 1807, Salem Township, Jefferson, OH
    • Note: 1834

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

    Residence:
    Ezekiel moved from Maryland to Jefferson County and was one of the first permanent settlers of Salem Township along with James Moores, Edward Devine, Joseph Hall, Stephen Ford, Joseph Hobson, Joseph Talbott, William Farquehar, William Bailey and James Bailey.

    Note:
    Ezekiel filed for a Revolutionary War Pension but his application was denied because service in Rev. War was less than 6 months.

    Buried:
    The Quaker Cemetery on the land where Ezekiel first built a cabin.


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    Ezekiel married Sarah ROWLAND about 1772 in MD. Sarah (daughter of Thomas ROWLAND) was born in Baltimore Co., MD; was buried in Quaker Cemetery, Richmond, Jefferson, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Sarah ROWLAND was born in Baltimore Co., MD (daughter of Thomas ROWLAND); was buried in Quaker Cemetery, Richmond, Jefferson, OH.

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

    Buried:
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    Children:
    1. Thomas COLE was born in 1774 in Baltimore Co., MD; died on 15 May 1857 in Jefferson Co., OH; was buried in Quaker Cemetery, Richmond, Jefferson, OH.
    2. Ezekiel COLE was born on 18 Apr 1775 in Baltimore Co., MD; died on 2 Dec 1860 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; was buried in Smithfield Quaker Cemetery, Smithfield, Jefferson, OH.
    3. 4. Joshua COLE was born on 17 Oct 1779 in Baltimore Co., MD; died on 18 Dec 1856 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; was buried in Smithfield Quaker Cemetery, Smithfield, Jefferson, OH.
    4. Elijah COLE was born in 1781 in Baltimore Co., MD; died on 3 Mar 1859 in Jefferson Co., OH; was buried in Eaton, Preble, OH.
    5. Sarah COLE was born on 3 May 1784 in Baltimore Co., MD; died on 27 Jun 1844; was buried in Richmond Union Cemetery, Richmond, Jefferson, OH.

  3. 10.  Joseph TALBOTT was born on 26 Aug 1764 in Calvert Co., MD (son of John TALBOTT and Mary Elizabeth JOHNS); died on 17 Nov 1852 in Jefferson Co., OH; was buried in Quaker Cemetery, Richmond, Jefferson, OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Note: 1793
    • Note: 1800, Richmond, Jefferson, OH
    • Note: 19 Jun 1802, Concord Monthly Meeting, Belmont, OH
    • Will: 21 Dec 1852

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Quaker birth record recorded as 26 of 6 Mo 1764.

    DNA:
    MKM

    Note:
    At Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting, held at Bush Creek, 20 of 4 mo. 1793, Joseph Talbott requested a certificate for himself, Mary his wife and their children, viz. Sarah, Elizabeth, Allen, and William to Westland Monthly Meeting." "At Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting held 18 of 5 mo. 1793, the Friends appointed produced a certificate for Joseph Talbott and family which was read, approved, and put in to the hands of Joseph Talbott to forward.

    Their grandson, Dr. Thomas M. Talbott (Robt.) of Washington, D.C., says that after leaving their home at New Market, Frederick Co., they moved to Sewickly, near Pittsburg, Pa., where his father was born in 1797; that his grandfather, "Joseph bought land in Jefferson co., Ohio, eleven miles from Steubenville, where he laid out a town and called it Richmond, after Richmond, Va."; that "There is now a large number of his descendants in Jefferson Co., and he is buried in the Quaker burying ground near Richmond"; that he remembers having read in a history of Jefferson co., Ohio, that his grandfather paid $2.50 an acre for the farm. Joseph Talbott died there 17 Nov. 1852. His widow (her grandneice, Mrs. Mary S. Plummer says) "was 102 years and a few months old when she died.

    Note:
    Joseph Talbott in the year 1799 bought of Bezaleel Wells the northeast quarter of Section 10, for which he paid $2.50 an acre. He settled there the next year and in 1815 employed Isaac Jenkinson to lay out a town with streets sixty feet wide and lots 60 x 160 feet.. The work was conpleted on September 20 and the new town named Richmond. B. Hartman built the first dwelling, a log house 18 x 28 feet, who also kept a hotel and followed blacksmithing. His house was located on the corner of Sugar and Main Streets. Allen Farquhar was the first storekeeper, and by 1817 there were five families in the town, those of William Talbot, Benjamin Hartman, William McCarrell, William Bahan and Anderson Judkins, the latter being the first physician. Richmond was incorporated January 27, 1835.

    Note:
    Joseph and wife, Mary and children Sarah, Elizabeth, Allen, William, John, Robert, Mary & Hannah received on certificate from Redstone MM (Fayette Co., PA) dated 1802, 4m, 2d.

    Will:
    I, Joseph Talbott, of Salem Township, Jefferson County and State of Ohio do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say;

    First: It is my will that my Funeral expenses and all my just debts be fully paid

    Second: I give, device and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Talbott all and every part of my Estate both real and personal during her natural life. She however first disposing of a Sufficient thereto to pay my just debts as aforesaid. And at the death of my said wife, all the property hereby devised or bequeathed to her as aforesaid or so much as may remain unexpired, to my beloved son Kinsey M. Talbott, and to his heirs and assigns forever.

    Third: I give and bequeath to my beloved son Allen Talbott one dollar together with all monies, goods and chattel hereto given him, and now in his possession and to his heirs and assigns forever.

    Fourth: I give and bequeath to my beloved son William Talbott one dollar together with all monies , goods and chattels, hereto given him and now in his possession and to his heirs and ass gins forever.

    Fifth: I give and bequeath to my beloved son John Talbott, one dollar together with all monies goods and chattels hereto given him and now in his possession and to his heirs and assigns forever.

    Sixth: I give and bequeath to my beloved Son Robert Talbott one dollar together with all monies goods and chattels heretofore given him and now in his possession and to his heirs and assigns forever.

    Seventh: I give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter Mary Parsons, one dollar together with all monies goods chattels hereto given her and now in her possession and her heirs and assigns forever

    Eight: I give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter Hannah Hammond one dollar together with all monies goods and chattels hereto give her and now in her possession and to her heirs and assigns forever

    Ninth: I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Joseph Talbott one dollar together with all monies, goods and chattels hereto given him and now in his possession and to his heirs and assigns forever.

    Tenth; I give and bequeath to my beloved son Thomas Talbott, one dollar together with all monies goods and chattels thereto given him and now in his possession to his heirs and assigns forever

    Eleventh: I give and bequeath to the children of my dearest daughter Sara Cole, one daughter together with all monies goods and chattels hereto given her to her heirs and assigns forever (Wife of Joshua Cole)


    Twelfth: I give and bequeath to the children of my deceased daughter
    Elizabeth French, one dollar together with all the monies goods chattels
    hereto given her to them her heirs and assign forever

    And Lastly I nominate and appoint my beloved son Kinsey M. Talbott Executor of this my last will and testament hereby making all former wills by me made.

    In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day of eight month, one thousand eight hundred and forty two

    Joesph Talbott

    signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named Joseph Talbott to be his last will and Testerman in the presence of us, who subscribed our names as witnesses in the presence of the Testator
    Henry Crew
    Matthew Watson

    Probated 12/21/1852

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    Joseph married Mary FARQUHAR on 14 Nov 1786 in Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting, Frederick Co., MD. Mary (daughter of Allen FARQUHAR and Sarah Jane MOORE) was born on 6 Jan 1769 in 1769, 11m, 6d, Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting, Frederick Co., MD; died on 5 Sep 1872 in Richmond, Jefferson, OH; was buried in Quaker Cemetery, Richmond, Jefferson, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mary FARQUHAR was born on 6 Jan 1769 in 1769, 11m, 6d, Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting, Frederick Co., MD (daughter of Allen FARQUHAR and Sarah Jane MOORE); died on 5 Sep 1872 in Richmond, Jefferson, OH; was buried in Quaker Cemetery, Richmond, Jefferson, OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Note: 1793

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

    Note:
    At Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting, held at Bush Creek, 20 of 4 mo. 1793, Joseph Talbott requested a certificate for himself, Mary his wife and their children, viz. Sarah, Elizabeth, Allen, and William to Westland Monthly Meeting." "At Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting held 18 of 5 mo. 1793, the Friends appointed produced a certificate for Joseph Talbott and family which was read, approved, and put in to the hands of Joseph Talbott to forward.

    Their grandson, Dr. Thomas M. Talbott (Robt.) of Washington, D.C., says that after leaving their home at New Market, Frederick Co., they moved to Sewickly, near Pittsburg, Pa., where his father was born in 1797; that his grandfather, "Joseph bought land in Jefferson co., Ohio, eleven miles from Steubenville, where he laid out a town and called it Richmond, after Richmond, Va."; that "There is now a large number of his descendants in Jefferson Co., and he is buried in the Quaker burying ground near Richmond"; that he remembers having read in a history of Jefferson co., Ohio, that his grandfather paid $2.50 an acre for the farm. Joseph Talbott died there 17 Nov. 1852. His widow (her grandneice, Mrs. Mary S. Plummer says) "was 102 years and a few months old when she died.

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    Married:
    At Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting held 14 of 9 mo. 1786, Joseph Talbott and Mary Farquhar appeared here and declared their Intentions of marriage with each other, the young mans father gave his consent in writing to this meeting. The other parents being present now expressed theirs." "At Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting held 18 of 11 mo. 1786, The Friends appointed to attend the marriage of Joseph Talbott and Mary Farquhar report that they thought it was orderly accomplished and returned the certificate.

    Children:
    1. 5. Sarah T TALBOTT was born on 19 Aug 1787 in Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting, Frederick Co., MD; died on 15 Apr 1839 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, OH; was buried in Smithfield Quaker Cemetery, Smithfield, Jefferson, OH.
    2. Elizabeth TALBOTT was born on 8 Dec 1788 in Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting, Frederick Co., MD; died on 15 Feb 1824 in Richmond, Jefferson, OH; was buried in Quaker Cemetery, Richmond, Jefferson, OH.
    3. Allen TALBOTT was born on 12 Jan 1790 in Frederick Co., MD; died on 10 Jun 1847 in Crestline, Crawford, OH.
    4. William A. TALBOTT was born on 29 Apr 1793 in Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting, Frederick Co., MD; died on 3 Nov 1873.
    5. John Johns TALBOTT was born on 8 May 1795 in Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting, Frederick Co., MD; died on 10 Feb 1849 in Poweshiek Co., IA; was buried in Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, Poweshiek, IA.
    6. Robert TALBOTT was born on 21 Mar 1797 in Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting, Frederick Co., MD; died on 28 Jan 1881 in Kiantone, Chataqua, NY.
    7. Mary Ann TALBOTT was born on 14 Oct 1799 in Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting, Frederick Co., MD; died on 17 Nov 1888; was buried in Quaker Cemetery, Richmond, Jefferson, OH.
    8. Hannah TALBOTT was born on 26 Feb 1802 in Richmond, Jefferson, OH; died on 10 Apr 1863 in Smithfield, Jefferson, OH.
    9. Joseph F. TALBOTT was born on 29 Sep 1804 in Richmond, Jefferson, OH; died on 12 Jan 1890 in Carroll Co., OH.
    10. Thomas TALBOTT was born on 9 Jul 1807 in Richmond, Jefferson, OH; died on 15 Feb 1873 in Carroll Co., OH.
    11. Kinsey M. TALBOTT was born on 4 May 1810; died on 24 Mar 1894; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Jefferson, OH.

  5. 12.  Salathiel SMITH
    Children:
    1. 6. John H. SMITH was born on 27 May 1788 in Sussex Co., DE; died on 12 Dec 1858 in Kewanee, Henry, IL.

  6. 14.  Rev. Rev. William ARGO was born on 12 Aug 1763 in Sussex Co., DE; died on 26 Feb 1846 in Harrison Co., OH; was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Green Township, Harrison, OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Reverend In Methodist Episcopal Church

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    Was a circut minister in PA, DEL. and OHIO

    His parents are unknown, although several have suggested Alexander Argo as the father.

    William began his ministry in the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1784 at the age of 21 years. In 1788 he married Nancy Savage near Milford, Delaware, and immediately commenced the life of a circuit rider.

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    Rev. married Nancy Elizabeth SAVAGE in 1788 in Milford, Sussex, DE. Nancy (daughter of Robinson SAVAGE, Jr. and Sabra UNKNOWN) was born in 1765 in Northampton Co., VA; died in 1830 in Warren Township, Jefferson, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 15.  Nancy Elizabeth SAVAGE was born in 1765 in Northampton Co., VA (daughter of Robinson SAVAGE, Jr. and Sabra UNKNOWN); died in 1830 in Warren Township, Jefferson, OH.

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    Children:
    1. 7. Anna ARGO was born on 21 Mar 1789 in PA; died on 27 Jan 1875 in Kewanee, Henry, IL.
    2. Jeremiah ARGO was born on 21 Jan 1791 in Luzerne Township, Fayette, PA; died on 18 Apr 1881 in Inland, Cedar, IA; was buried in Inland Cemetery, Inland, Cedar, IA.
    3. Susanna ARGO was born on 12 Oct 1794 in Luzerne Township, Fayette, PA; died on 16 Jan 1856 in Warren Township, Jefferson, OH.
    4. William Henry ARGO was born on 9 Jun 1798 in Luzerne Township, Fayette, PA; died on 20 Mar 1868 in Vermont, Fulton, IL.
    5. Margaret ARGO was born in 1799 in Luzerne Township, Fayette, PA.
    6. Eleanor ARGO was born in 1801 in Luzerne Township, Fayette, PA.
    7. Elizabeth ARGO was born on 28 Jan 1803 in PA; died on 5 May 1877 in Washington Co., IA.
    8. Leusintha ARGO was born on 8 Dec 1807 in Warren Township, Jefferson, OH; died on 13 Jan 1846 in Cadiz, Harrison, OH.
    9. Julia Ann ARGO was born in 1810 in Warren Township, Jefferson, OH; died in 1850 in German Township, Harrison, OH.
    10. Joseph ARGO was born in 1815.
    11. John Wesley ARGO was born on 26 Aug 1818 in Jefferson Co., OH; died on 20 Aug 1886 in IA.