Descendants of Nicholas Closser

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Generation No. 1

1. Nicholas¹ Closser^1,2,3,4 was born 1751 in Germany, and died 1835 in Union Co., Indiana. He married (1) Mary Hafer. She was born 1760 in Harper's Ferry, Virginia, and died 1829 in Union Co., Indiana. He married (2) Rebecca Smith.

Notes for Nicholas Closser:

Nicholas may have been married twice, I have several records indicating marriages, one with Mary Hafer being first and one with Rebecca Smith being first. Looking at the birth dates of the wives and children, I would guess that Rebecca was 2nd and Mary was 1st.

At the age of two years, he, with his parents, emigrated to America, where they arrived previous to the Revolution, and settled in Virginia, within four miles of Harper's Ferry. While Washington's army was encamped at the Ferry, Mr. Closser fed them until his crop of 700 acres of corn was consumed, and did not receive any compensation from the Government. Although an alien, his sympathies were with the patriots, and he rejoiced at the final triumph of their arms.

In 1802 he moved to Washington Co., Pennsylvania; thence in 1814, to Butler Co., Ohio, and in 1830 to Wayne Co., Indiana, where he resided about 12 years.

Mr. Closser was small in stature, but of great mental and physical vigor, even to his latest day. He met a sudden death in 1835 or 1836. While riding out with his wife his horse took fright and ran away. He was thrown off and killed at the age of 84.

The 20th Century History of La Porte Co. indicates that the Closser family came from Washington Co. PA about 1815 to Warren Co., OH then to Butler Co OH in 1814 and Wayne Co, IN in 1830. Name was originally Glosser but changed to Closser by the American branch of the family. He was small in stature, but of great mental and physical vigor, even to his last day. He met a sudden death in 1835 or '36. While riding out with his wife his horse took fright and ran away. He was thrown out and killed at the age of 84.

Biographical sketch provided by Jackie Bullock (06/05/2001)******************

CHAPTER 3

FIRST GENERATION: Closser, Glosser, Glohser, Closur, Kleisor, Clothier Families. Nicholas 1.

As in most of our ancestors' names, the name of Closser was spelled many different ways, and it is believed to be of German origin.1 The first Closser in America that I have been able to document is Nicholas CLOSSER. According to Ethel HEIMLICK who wrote "Stammbaum der Familie Heimlick", Nicholas name was spelled Glosser when they first arrived in America, but by the time his name is found in Pennsylvania and Ohio land records, it is spelled Closser.

Nicholas was born after 1742, but before 1750 in Germany, and at the age of two, immigrated with his parents to America. The family first settled in Virginia, about four miles from Harper's Ferry and one descendant believes that the family came from Hillesheim, Germany.

There was a Jacob GLOHSER, Jacob CLAUSER and Henry CLAUSER landing 29 September 1750 aboard the ship "Osgood" from Rotterdam. I have not been able to prove any connection between Nicholas and the three above named individuals.

The Closser family arrived prior to the Revolution and while Washington's army was encamped at the ferry, Nicholas fed them until his crop of 700 acres of corn was consumed; and it was stated that he did not receive any compensation from the government. Although an alien, his sympathies were with the patriots, and he rejoiced when they won.3 According to genealogist, L. POMPRELL, this may be incorrect folklore, as he is of the opinion, that Washington's army was never in that location.

He married Mary HAFER, but there is no information on the date or place of marriage, but based upon the birth of their first child, they would have been married prior to 1780. The oldest children were born in or near Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia. Approximately 1800, the family moved to Washington County, Pa and in the "History of Washington Co. PA", several grandchildren were born in Amwell Township on the old Closser farm which was situated on the Branch of Ten Mile Creek. Ten Mile Creek empties into Monongahela River at Millsboro and the north fork of the creek rises in Morris Township and provides water for the Townships of East and West Bethlehem, Amwell and Morris. After 1814, Nicholas moved his family to Butler County, Ohio and after 1830, he moved on to Wayne County, Indiana, where he died. He is listed in the 1830 Census of Ohio, Milford Township, Butler County,

Nicholas' name appears in several deed books of Washington County, Pa. and Butler County, Ohio.

On 31 March 1802, there is a deed between John RYAN and his wife Catherine to Nicholas CLOSSER of Amwell, Morris Township, Washington County, Pa., a parcel of land on Two Mile Creek containing 156 acres and ninety perches of land. The selling price was $702.15.

On 10 April 1805, also in Washington Co. PA, there is a deed from Daniel MC FARLAND and wife to Nicholas CLOSSER of one hundred acres with an allowance of six percent, sale price $180.00.

On 31 December 1813, Nicholas and his wife sold to Jacob ANDERSON a tract containing fifty-two acres for $156.93, and the last entry in Washington County, Nicholas sold to Eli DICKINSON sixty eight acres on Ten Mile Creek on 13 October 1814 for $600.00.

On 6 May 1820, Nicholas CLOSSER and Mary, his wife, sold to Samuel YOUNG the east one-half of the northwest quarter of Section 15, Town 5 Range 2 East. The price was nine hundred and sixty dollars. The deed was signed by Nicholas CLOSSER and Mary (x) CLOSSER his wife. Witnesses were Matthew RICHARDSON and Sarah CRUMB. This deed took place in Butler Co. OH.

On 10 March 1827, Nicholas CLOSSER and Mary, his wife, sold to David SHAFFER, part of the West one-half of the SW quarter Section 15, Town 5, Range 2 East 10 acres for the sum of One hundred twenty dollars. It was signed by Nicholas and his wife. Witnesses were Matthew RICHARDSON and Marie RICHARDSON.

On 4 November 1829, John MORRIS sold to Nicholas, both of Butler County, Ohio, part of the SW section 22, town 5, range 2, east 50 acres for the sum of Four hundred and fifty dollars. Deed was signed by John MORRIS and Nancy MORRIS and witnessed by A.F.DARR and Stephen KENDALL.

On 28 January 1831, Enoch MORRIS sold to Edward OGLE, land in the SW quarter section 22, town 5, range 2 east, "being the remainder of the said quarter section and deeded to Elijah EAST and Nicholas CLOSSER in tracts of 50 acres each." Signed by Enoch MORRIS and Ann MORRIS. Witnesses were A. F. DARR, Richard SCOTT, and William LIPPENCOTT.

On 28 December 1831, Nicholas CLOSSER sold to Mahlon MORRIS part of the SW quarter, Section 22, town 5, range 2 east, 50 acres for the sum of Five hundred dollars. It was signed by Nicholas CLOSSER and Rebecca (x) CLOSSER. Witnesses were A.F. DARR and Charlotte EARHEART.

On 8 July 1829, Nicholas CLOSSER sold to Joseph AUGSPERGER the West one-half of the NW quarter of section 15, town 5, range 2 East for the sum of Nine hundred and sixty dollars. Deed was signed by Nicholas and witnessed by Elliott DAVIS and Samuel DAVIS, Jr.

After the death of Mary (placed somewhere between 1829-1831), Nicholas married the widow SMITH. There was a deed signed by Nicholas and Rebecca CLOSSER, so I believe that to be her first name. She may have predeceased Nicholas, as she was not named in his will; however, according to a biographical sketch on the Closser family, it stated "…that Nicholas was small in stature, but of great mental and physical vigor. He met a sudden death in 1835-6 while riding out with his wife, his horse took fright and ran away. He was thrown out and killed at the age of 84". It is possible that he married for a third time, or perhaps his will was made before his marriage to the widow SMITH.

Nicholas and Mary had a total of seventeen children and in the seventeen there were four sets of twins.

references:

History of La Porte County

German and Swiss Immigrants 1750, page 241

Illustrated Historical Atlas of La Porte County, IN

Letter from L. Pomprell of Virginia

Bulter County Deed Book N, page 200; Book N, 329; Book P, 450; Book Q, pg 640; Book T, pg 15; Book U, pg 344.

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Nicholas's Will and comments, left intact as the original. (From Jackie Bullock)

After the death of his first wife Mary (placed between 1827 and 1831), Nicholas married the Widow SMITH. She apparently predeceased Nicholas as she was not named in his will. Nicholas died in Wayne County, Indiana in 1835-6, and his will was probated in Butler County, Ohio in March 1837.1 It reads as follows:

In the name of god Amen. I Nicholas Clossor of the county of Butler and state of Ohio being in good health of body and of sound mind and memory thanks be to god for the same and being desirous to settle my worldly affairs whilst I have strength and capacity so to do: do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revolking and making all former wills by me made and previously I commit my soul into the hands of my creator who gave it and my body to the earth to be decently interred: and as to such worldly estate where with it hath pleased god to entrust me with dispose of the same as the money that is owing to me can or will be collected it shall be put out to interest for the use and benefit of son Charles Clossor. Remain so for his use until his death also I give and bequeath unto my daughter Catherine Thompson five dollars also I give and bequest unto the heirs of my son John Clossor five dollars and it is my will that after the death of my son Charles Clossor all my estate that shall then remain shall be divided equally between Elizabeth Horn, Daniel Clossor, Nicholas Clossor, nancy Moris late Nancy Clossor, Mary Horn, Jacob Clossor and Abraham Clossor also it is my will that Samuel Young shall be guardian for my son Charles Clossor. Also it is my will that Daniel Clossor shall be my executor to this my will and lastly I declare this to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty eight day July in year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine.

Nicholas Clossor

Signed and sealed in presence of

Caleb L. Smith and Samuel

Davis Jr.

***Old Will Record 2, p232, Butler County******

Notes for Mary Hafer:

I have at least two birth years for her, 1760, and 1785. The 1785 date appears to be wrong, unless it was a second marriage, since several children were born prior to her birth.

Children of Nicholas Closser and Mary Hafer are:

2 i. Catherine C.² Closser, born Abt. 1783 in Harper's Ferry, Virginia; died Aft. 1829. She married Mr. Thompson.

Notes for Catherine C. Closser:

Catherne was named in her father's will, so it is assumed that she died after 1829. Nothing is known at this time about her descendants.

+ 3 ii. John Closser, born January 02, 1784 in Sperryville, Rappahannock Co., Virginia; died July 18, 1827 in Lone Pine, Amwell Township, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.

+ 4 iii. Mary 'Polly' Closser, born Abt. 1785 in Harper's Ferry, Virginia; died 1838 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania.

5 iv. Nicholas Closser, Jr., born Abt. 1785 in Harper's Ferry, Virginia; died Aft. 1829.

Notes for Nicholas Closser, Jr.:

Twin of Mary (Polly).

Nicholas was also named in his father's will. No further information on his family is known at this time.

+ 6 v. Daniel McFarland Closser, born June 25, 1786 in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia; died November 25, 1855 in La Porte, Indiana.

7 vi. Henry Closser, born Abt. 1788 in Harper's Ferry, Virginia; died in Probably as a baby.

Notes for Henry Closser:

Twin of Rebecca

8 vii. Rebecca Closser, born Abt. 1788 in Harper's Ferry, Virginia; died in Probably died as a baby.

Notes for Rebecca Closser:

Twin of Henry

9 viii. Hetta Closser, born Abt. 1790 in Harper's Ferry, Virginia; died in Probably as a baby.

Notes for Hetta Closser:

Twin of William

10 ix. William Closser, born Abt. 1790 in Harper's Ferry, Virginia; died in Probably as a baby.

Notes for William Closser:

Twin of Hetta

11 x. Twin '1' Closser, born Abt. 1792 in Died at birth.

12 xi. Twin '2' Closser, born Abt. 1792 in Died at birth.

+ 13 xii. Elizabeth Closser, born Abt. 1794 in Harper's Ferry, Virginia; died 1854 in Amwell Township, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.

14 xiii. Jacob Closser, born 1796 in Harper's Ferry, Virginia. He married Susanna Heffley.

15 xiv. Charles Closser, born 1797 in Harper's Ferry, Virginia; died August 23, 1855 in Bath, Franklin Co., Indiana.

Notes for Charles Closser:

Reportedly physically and/or mentally handicapped.

In the 1850 Census of Union Co, IN, Charles was 58 years old and living in the household of Elizabeth Closser (wife of Abraham) and he is noted as "idiotic."

His father's will left his estate first to Charles and appointed a guardian for him at the age of 32. Nicholas's will state "....as soon as money owing to me...will be collected it shall be put out to interest for theuse and benefit of my son Charles and remain for his use until his death...after death of Charles all my estate shall be divided equally..."

+ 16 xv. Abraham Closser, born October 12, 1800 in Sperryville, Rappahannock Co., Virginia; died July 17, 1844 in Butler Co., Ohio.

+ 17 xvi. Nancy Closser, born October 29, 1802 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania; died August 23, 1877 in Bath, Franklin Co., Indiana.

+ 18 xvii. Leonard Closser.

Generation No. 2

3. John² Closser (Nicholas¹) was born January 02, 1784 in Sperryville, Rappahannock Co., Virginia, and died July 18, 1827 in Lone Pine, Amwell Township, Washington Co., Pennsylvania⁵. He married Rebecca Peck Abt. 1809 in Amwell, Washington Co., Pennsylvania⁵, daughter of Jacob Peck and Anna Peck. She was born May 18, 1790 in Probably Washington Co., Pennsylvania, and died October 06, 1838 in Amwell, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.

Notes for John Closser:

John moved from VA to Washington CO, PA about 1790. Democrat, Quaker. Lived on his farm for 24 years, after which it became the property of his two sons

Biographical sketch provided by Jackie Bullock (06/05/2001)******************

John was born 2 January 1784 in the vicinity of Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia. John's birth is recorded in a family bible printed in 1815. The bible belonged to his son Daniel and Daniel had inscribed the records of his family and siblings. In his will, a bible was left to his wife and I assume passed on down to Daniel. It is now in my possession. With his parents and siblings he moved to Amwell Township, Washington County, Pa. He had a farm of 200 acres in said county, located on the branch of Ten Mile Creek. John and his family were of the Quaker faith and they remained in Washington County, PA after his father moved on to Butler County, OH. John died circa 1827 in Lone Pine, Amwell Township, Washington County, Pa. He married Rebecca PECK daughter of Jacob Friedrich and Anna PECK of Amwell Township. Rebecca was born 18 May 1790 and died 6 October 1838 in Amwell. John's will was dated 15 September 1827 and his wife and brother-in-law John HORN were executors. He died 18 September 1827, three days after his will was written. His wife and children were named in the will. They had five children:

** References, Family Bible; Biographical History of Washington Co., Pa. *********

Children of John Closser and Rebecca Peck are:

+ 19 i. Daniel³ Closser, born April 06, 1813 in Probably Washington Co., Pennsylvania; died June 18, 1883.

+ 20 ii. Anna Closser, born February 23, 1818 in Probably Washington Co., Pennsylvania; died May 16, 1912.

+ 21 iii. James Closser, born April 25, 1811 in Probably Washington Co., Pennsylvania; died January 22, 1878 in Layfayette, Indiana.

+ 22 iv. Andrew Jackson Closser, born December 17, 1814 in Amwell Township, Washington Co., Pennsylvania; died March 29, 1900.

+ 23 v. Athia Closser, born August 07, 1822 in Amwell Township, Washington Co., Pennsylvania; died February 25, 1882.

4. Mary 'Polly'² Closser (Nicholas¹) was born Abt. 1785 in Harper's Ferry, Virginia, and died 1838 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania. She married John Horn, son of John Horn and Sarah Gardner. He was born April 28, 1794, and died November 11, 1868.

Notes for Mary 'Polly' Closser:

Twin of Nicholas.

Mary "Polly" was named in her father's will.

Children of Mary Closser and John Horn are:

24 i. Mariah³ Horn. She married Nathan Baker.

+ 25 ii. Mahala Fry Slusher Horn, born 1816 in Pennsylvania; died September 07, 1890.

26 iii. Harriet Horn. She married Someone Buckingham.

27 iv. John Bowen Horn.

28 v. Robert Horn.

29 vi. Sydney Horn. She married (1) Amos Stuart; died in Spotsylvania. She married (2) James Johnson. She married (3) George Moninger.

30 vii. Andrew Horn.

6. Daniel McFarland² Closser (Nicholas¹)⁶ was born June 25, 1786 in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, and died November 25, 1855 in La Porte, Indiana. He married Huldah McFarland January 01, 1811, daughter of Daniel McFarland and Abigail Eddy. She was born September 07, 1790 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania, and died February 12, 1863 in La Porte Co., Indiana.

Notes for Daniel McFarland Closser:

Abstract of Will of Daniel Closser:

Will dated 31 Aug 1855, probated 4 Dec 1855. All property to wife and then to children (not named) share and share alike, with grandchildren Sarah Ann Crane and Daniel C. Crane, (heirs of Mary M Crane, deceased, paid to them when they reach 21). In the spring of 1814 with 2 sons moved from Washington Co, PA to Butler Co, Ohio They farmed for six years and in 1820-21 moved 5 miles SW of Ipls, Indiana

Executors: my sons Daniel M. Closser & Nicholas W. Closser

Witness: Volney W. Bailey & B. Spurlock

Source: LaPorte Co., Indiana Abstract of Wills (from Book A) compiled by Dorothy Rowley

The will was probated 12/4/1855 in Center Township, La Porte Co., Indiana

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I found several land purchases by a Daniel Closser in the following Indiana places:

Wayne Co, Feb 10, 1824; Marion County-- 7/24/1821, 9/3/1821. 2/22/1823, 11/16/1821.

In Marion County, there is one record on 10/01/1823 fro 80 acres.

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1850 Census

Daniel is 64 and born in PA.

Hulda is 60 and born in Ohio.

Notes for Huldah McFarland:

1850 Census,

Daniel is Head of Household.

Hulda is 60 and born in Ohio.

1860 Census

Hulda is living with her daughter Hulda and husband Alexander Crane

Hulda (mother) is 77 years old.

Children of Daniel Closser and Huldah McFarland are:

+ 31 i. Nicholas W.³ Closser, born January 12, 1812 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania; died June 22, 1891 in La Porte City, Indiana.

+ 32 ii. Daniel McFarland Closser, born November 06, 1813 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania; died January 23, 1899 in La Porte, Indiana.

+ 33 iii. John Closser, born February 13, 1816 in Butler Co., Ohio.

+ 34 iv. Sarah Ann Closser, born December 26, 1817 in Butler Co., Ohio; died May 05, 1903 in La Porte Co., Indiana.

+ 35 v. Abigail Closser, born January 09, 1820 in Cool Springs, La Porte Co., Indiana; died 1902 in Cool Springs, La Porte Co., Indiana.

+ 36 vi. Andrew Franklin Closser, born April 06, 1822 in Indiana; died May 19, 1868 in La Porte Co., Indiana.

+ 37 vii. Mary Amanda Closser, born May 31, 1824 in Indiana; died May 14, 1853 in La Porte, Indiana.

+ 38 viii. Hulda Jane Closser, born March 31, 1826 in Marion Co., Indiana; died August 15, 1907 in La Porte, Indiana.

+ 39 ix. Nancy Maria Closser, born October 24, 1828 in Indiana.

40 x. Eda Minerva Closser, born April 07, 1832 in La Porte, Indiana; died December 10, 1851 in La Porte, Indiana. She married Nathan Whitman Dorland April 28, 1850 in La Porte, Indiana; born October 22, 1821 in White Dear Valley, Union Co., Pennsylvania; died 1895 in Chetopa, Labette Co., Kansas.

13. Elizabeth² Closser (Nicholas¹) was born Abt. 1794 in Harper's Ferry, Virginia, and died 1854 in Amwell Township, Washington Co., Pennsylvania. She married Michael Horn in Washington Co., Pennsylvania, son of John Horn and Sarah Gardner. He was born 1780 in Washington County. Pennsylvania, and died 1820.

Notes for Michael Horn:

I have a note that Michael's father was John Horn. there was no note as to his mother. It seems logical that this Michael would be the brother of the John born abt. 1794.

Children of Elizabeth Closser and Michael Horn are:

41 i. Sarah³ Horn. She married John Mullen.

42 ii. Nicholas Horn. He married Margaret Wright⁷.

43 iii. Mary Horn. She married Archibald Thompson.

+ 44 iv. Margaret Horn, died October 08, 1890 in Amwell Township, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.

45 v. Isaac Horn. He married Mary Anne Egy.

46 vi. Henry Horn⁷.

47 vii. John 'MH' Horn. He married Isabel Lippincott⁷.

16. Abraham² Closser (Nicholas¹) was born October 12, 1800 in Sperryville, Rappahannock Co., Virginia, and died July 17, 1844 in Butler Co., Ohio. He married Elizabeth Lippincott April 22, 1829 in Butler County, Ohio. She was born July 04, 1794, and died in Butler Co., Ohio.

Notes for Abraham Closser:

He purchased 80 acres tract in Ripley Coounty on March 16, 1837. It is the north 1/2 northeast section 27 Township 8N Range 11 East (BLM land records Ind 0340-399)

Notes for Elizabeth Lippincott:

Elizabeth and three children are shown in the 1850 census for Union county, IN with Charles, Abraham's brother, as head of household.

Children of Abraham Closser and Elizabeth Lippincott are:

+ 48 i. Mary H.³ Closser, born Abt. 1832.

49 ii. Asilla E. Closser, born Abt. 1833. She married William Harshman December 28, 1857 in Preble Co., Ohio.

50 iii. Delina S. Closser, born Abt. 1835.

17. Nancy² Closser (Nicholas¹) was born October 29, 1802 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania, and died August 23, 1877 in Bath, Franklin Co., Indiana. She married (1) Enoch Morris⁷ April 10, 1821 in Hamilton, Butler Co., Ohio, son of Robert Morris and Mary Crawley. He was born August 12, 1789 in Pennsylvania, and died August 16, 1850 in Bath, Franklin Co., Indiana. She married (2) Robert White August 23, 1855 in Union Co, Indiana.

Notes for Nancy Closser:

Death place also reported in Bath, Franklin county, Indiana (Leigh Morris File)

Nancy joined the Bethlehem Baptist Church just across the county line into Franklin Co, Indiana In May of 1877 after the death of her second husband, she visited her children in Madison Co.

In June she came down with Typhoid and died at the home of her son, Andrew J. 22 years to the day after she married Robert. She was brought back to Union Co by son Mahlon and her children accompanied. Funeral by Rev. Martindale at her son's At death she had 62 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

In the 1860 census with her second husband, two of her sons by Morris and a Mary Morris, age 16, is living with her new family. Unsure who this Mary is. There was no Mary recorded as being her daughter that fits this age. Mary could be a new child.

Other children in the census are children with the White name and the Morris Children mentioned above.

Notes for Enoch Morris:

He was a private in the War of 1812 under Capt Zachariah DeWitt from Sep. 1814 to Nov. 1814.

Thanks to Jackie Bullock for the following.****

Enoch was a traveling shoemaker. It was the custom in the early days, on the periodical visit of the shoemaker, to have shoes made or repaired for the entire family. One bill dated 15 September 1819 in an estate matter, stated the following: "…make one pair of shoes $2.00…" one dated 25 October 1820 "…make one pair of 'course shoes' $.50 …" and the last bill dated 1 March 1821 "…one pair of uppers $.50…"1

Enoch is listed in the 1807 Census of Butler County, Ohio and the early records reflect Enoch and his family resided Milford Township and later in College Corner, Ohio, which is on the Ohio-Indiana border. This could account for some of his children being born in Ohio and some in Indiana.

Land records show that on 8 November 1817, Enoch sold to Archibald MORRIS, 50 acres in the northwest corner of the southeast quarter of Section 22, township 5, range 2 east for five hundred dollars. On 30 January 1822, Enoch sold to John MORRIS, part of the southwest quarter of Section 22, township 5, range 2 east 50 acres for the sum of five hundred and fifty dollars. On that deed, it was signed by Enoch MORRIS and Ann MORRIS. Nancy is a nickname sometimes used for Ann.

On 28 January 1831, Enoch sold to Edward OGLE, land in the southwest quarter section 22, township 5, range 2 east, "being the remainder of the said quarter section" deeded to Elijah EAST and Nicholas CLOSSER in tracts of 50 acres each. Again, the deed was signed by Enoch MORRIS and Ann MORRIS.

In the "History of Butler County", published 1882, page 566, Milford Township, it states the following: "…Darrtown in the spring of 1806, the first school was made up in this part of the township…it was a log building with a large fireplace in one end, logs cut out for windows, roof covered with clapboards, which were held down by weight poles. The house was used for 25 years and among the teachers were Enoch MORRIS…"

Enoch is shown in the 1830 Census in Milford Township, Butler County, Ohio. There was one male under five years old, 2 over five but not yet 10 and one male between 30 and 40. There was one female between the ages of 30 and 40 and one child under five.

Enoch and Nancy had seventeen children:

Children of Nancy Closser and Enoch Morris are:

+ 51 i. Nicholas Closser³ Morris, born March 22, 1822 in Butler Co., Ohio; died October 03, 1895 in Summitville, Indiana.

+ 52 ii. Andrew J. Morris, born October 07, 1823 in Butler Co., Ohio; died October 16, 1894.

53 iii. Margaret Morris, born September 24, 1824 in Union Co., Indiana; died February 13, 1914 in Summitville, Madison Co., Indiana. She married John Flint Thurston⁷ September 08, 1852 in Union Co, Indiana; born May 28, 1828 in Mixerville, Franklin Co., Indiana; died in Vinson Cemetery, Summitville, Indiana.

Notes for Margaret Morris:

Other records indicate the marriage took place in Madison Co., IN

54 iv. John Franklin Morris, born July 08, 1825 in Butler Co., Ohio; died October 11, 1905 in Jennings Co., Indiana. He married (1) Sarah Rose November 11, 1843 in Liberty, Union Co., Indiana; born Abt. 1825; died January 31, 1848 in Butler Co., Ohio. He married (2) Eunice Jane Frost October 09, 1852 in Jennings Co. Indiana; born February 15, 1834 in New York; died August 25, 1873. He married (3) Rhoda Rebecca Allee July 06, 1876; born 1833 in Indiana; died 1898.

Notes for John Franklin Morris:

John and Nancy Morris were twins. He died as a result of a farm accident. Was a farmer, Justice of the Peace and a trustee for Jennings Co., IN, for many years. Lived near Zenas in Columbia Township, Jennings Co. One of the early citizens there.

Notes for Sarah Rose:

Possible Wife.

Notes for Eunice Jane Frost:

Name shown as Unis in Jennings County Marriage Records

55 v. Nancy Morris, born July 08, 1825 in Butler Co., Ohio.

Notes for Nancy Morris:

Twin of John

56 vi. Mary A. Morris, born May 06, 1826 in Ohio. She married (1) Wilson Griffith; born 1813. She married (2) Isaac Blose April 20, 1847; born Abt. 1825.

Notes for Wilson Griffith:

Possible husband. One researcher thinks Wilson was married before with a child Lydianne born about 1841.

He was one of the executors of Enoch's estate.

57 vii. Robert H. Morris, born May 06, 1826 in Butler Co., Ohio; died March 15, 1898 in Summitville, Madison Co., Indiana. He married Mary Boner⁷ August 26, 1851 in Union Co., Indiana; born April 23, 1832; died August 11, 1909.

Notes for Robert H. Morris:

Robert and Mary were twins. He was about 3 years old when his parents moved him to Indiana He was a farmer and still living at home when his father died. In the 1860 Union Co census, he was a farmer with net worth of $4,000 real property and $1,200 personal property.

58 viii. Katherine Morris, born March 01, 1831 in Union Co., Indiana; died March 24, 1888.

Notes for Katherine Morris:

Other records show her birth date to be 13 Jan 1831. POB was shown to be IN or OH

59 ix. Huldah Morris, born May 04, 1834 in Union Co., Indiana. She married Charles Atkinson⁷ October 14, 1855 in Union Co, Indiana; born November 17, 1833.

60 x. Mahlon Morris, born August 12, 1836 in Union Co., Indiana; died March 10, 1914. He married Charlotte E. Freeland⁷ July 21, 1858 in Liberty, Union Co., Indiana; born Abt. 1840.

Notes for Mahlon Morris:

Mahlon was a minister in Butler Co, OH and owned about 80 acres of land about 2 miles from Billingsville, IN in 1876. It is said they moved to OK in later years. His obituary was found in the College Corner (OH) News dated 19 Mar 1914.

61 xi. Twin A. Morris, born March 08, 1838; died March 08, 1838.

62 xii. Twin B. Morris, born March 08, 1838; died March 08, 1838.

63 xiii. Twin C Morris, born February 13, 1839; died February 13, 1839.

64 xiv. Twin D Morris, born February 13, 1839; died February 13, 1839.

+ 65 xv. Leonidas Lycurgas Riley Morris, born April 04, 1840 in Billingsville, Union Co., Indiana; died May 05, 1910 in Jamaica, Guthrie Co., Iowa.

66 xvi. Enoch Morris, born September 15, 1843 in Union Co., Indiana; died November 1843 in Union Co., Indiana.

Notes for Enoch Morris:

James' twin. Lived about 7 weeks before he died.

67 xvii. James K. P. Morris, born September 15, 1843 in Union Co., Indiana; died August 26, 1918 in Jamaica, Guthrie Co., Iowa. He married Cassina Pearson; born September 20, 1857; died December 26, 1894 in Jamaica, Guthrie Co., Iowa.

Notes for James K. P. Morris:

James and Enoch were twins One set of records indicated the year of birth was 1843 rather than 1845. The 1850 and 1860 census shows him living with his mother and children. He was a carpenter while living in IN, but also farmed when he moved to Iowa

The 1860 census shows his age as 17, making his birth date being 1843. Enoch was not in this census. James was living with his mother and her second husband.

His name is also shown on some records as James E.

Children of Nancy Closser and Robert White are:

68 i. Thomas³ White, born WFT Est. 1841 in Indiana⁸; Stepchild.

69 ii. Frank White, born WFT Est. 1846 in Indiana⁸; Stepchild.

18. Leonard² Closser (Nicholas¹) was born ⁹.

Child of Leonard Closser is:

70 i. Jesse³ Closser, born 1816.

Generation No. 3

19. Daniel³ Closser (John², Nicholas¹) was born April 06, 1813 in Probably Washington Co., Pennsylvania, and died June 18, 1883. He married Mary Ann McGary. She was born August 25, 1815 in Ohio, and died November 13, 1887.

Notes for Daniel Closser:

In Indiana Source Book V and VI, I found the following land purchases in Marion County for a Daniel Closser;

Wayne Wounty on 10/Feb/1824; 7/24/1821; 9/3/1821

1880 census

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace Daniel CLOSSER Self M Male W 68 PA Farmer MD PA

Mary A CLOSSER Wife M Female W 64 OH Keeping House PA PA

Stephen DAY SonL M Male W 39 PA Farmer PA PA

Rabecca DAY Dau M Female W 38 PA Keeping House PA PA

Marion R DAY GSon S Male W 10 PA At Home PA PA

Margaret I DAY GDau S Female W 9 PA PA PA

Mary L DAY GDau S Female W 7 PA PA PA

Daniel C DAY GSon S Male W 4 PA PA PA

Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania

Family History Library Film 1255201

NA Film Number T9-1201

Page Number 26A

Children of Daniel Closser and Mary McGary are:

71 i. Francis M.⁴ Closser, born Abt. 1835. He married Mary Margaret.

72 ii. Sarah Anna Closser.

+ 73 iii. Rebecca Closser, born Abt. 1842 in Pennsylvania.

20. Anna³ Closser (John², Nicholas¹) was born February 23, 1818 in Probably Washington Co., Pennsylvania, and died May 16, 1912. She married Wesley Chambers.

Children of Anna Closser and Wesley Chambers are:

74 i. Mary⁴ Chambers.

75 ii. Harriet Chambers.

76 iii. Sarah Chambers.

77 iv. Martha Chambers.

78 v. Jane Chambers.

21. James³ Closser (John², Nicholas¹) was born April 25, 1811 in Probably Washington Co., Pennsylvania, and died January 22, 1878 in Layfayette, Indiana. He married (1) Melissa White. She was born Abt. 1834 in Indiana, and died 1917. He married (2) Anna Slusher. She was born in Pennsylvania.

Notes for Melissa White:

1880 census

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace Oliver CHRISMAN Self M Male W 31 OH Farmer OH OH

Melissa CHRISMAN Wife M Female W 46 IN Keeping House --- ---

Marion CLOSSER SSon Male W 17 IN Works On Farm PA PA

Census Place Lafayette, Madison, Indiana

Family History Library Film 1254293

NA Film Number T9-0293

Page Number 149A

Children of James Closser and Melissa White are:

79 i. George Marion⁴ Closser, born Abt. 1863 in Indiana. He married Amanda Brown.

Notes for George Marion Closser:

If this is correct, he is living with his mother who remarried after his father's death in 1878. His name is listed as Marion, not George Marion.

1880 census

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace Oliver CHRISMAN Self M Male W 31 OH Farmer OH OH

Melissa CHRISMAN Wife M Female W 46 IN Keeping House --- ---

Marion CLOSSER SSon Male W 17 IN Works On Farm PA PA

Census Place Lafayette, Madison, Indiana

Family History Library Film 1254293

NA Film Number T9-0293

Page Number 149A

80 ii. William Closser. He married Margaret Jane Brown.

+ 81 iii. James Franklin Closser, born Abt. 1849 in Indiana; died 1922.

+ 82 iv. Thomas Jefferson Closser, born Abt. 1858 in Indiana; died 1938.

83 v. Amanda Ellen Closser, born 1853; died 1913. She married Wilson Stanley.

Children of James Closser and Anna Slusher are:

+ 84 i. John W.⁴ Closser, born 1835 in Pennsylvania; died 1908.

85 ii. Robert Closser, born 1836.

22. Andrew Jackson³ Closser (John², Nicholas¹) was born December 17, 1814 in Amwell Township, Washington Co., Pennsylvania, and died March 29, 1900. He married (1) Susanna Moninger 1842. She died Abt. 1847. He married (2) Sarah Totten Abt. 1848. She died March 05, 1904.

Notes for Andrew Jackson Closser:

Children of Andrew Closser and Susanna Moninger are:

86 i. Benjamin Franklin⁴ Closser. He married Mary E. Hughes; born October 1854 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania.

+ 87 ii. John Closser, born February 08, 1843 in Amwell Township, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.

Children of Andrew Closser and Sarah Totten are:

88 i. Anna⁴ Closser.

89 ii. Francis Moran Closser, born Aft. 1848.

90 iii. Henry M. Closser, born Aft. 1848.

91 iv. James W. Closser.

+ 92 v. Samples S. Closser.

+ 93 vi. Demas M. Closser, born 1849 in Pennsylvania; died 1917.

23. Athia³ Closser (John², Nicholas¹) was born August 07, 1822 in Amwell Township, Washington Co., Pennsylvania, and died February 25, 1882. She married George Van Kirk. He died June 04, 1909.

Children of Athia Closser and George Van Kirk are:

94 i. Enoch⁴ Van Kirk.

95 ii. John Van Kirk.

96 iii. Andrew Van Kirk.

97 iv. Sidney Van Kirk.

25. Mahala Fry Slusher³ Horn (Mary 'Polly'² Closser, Nicholas¹) was born 1816 in Pennsylvania, and died September 07, 1890. She married Christopher Columbus Vennum¹⁰ 1849, son of Thomas Vennum and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick. He was born January 05, 1805 in Washington County. Pennsylvania, and died September 11, 1868.

Notes for Christopher Columbus Vennum:

DOB may have been 10 Apr 1805

Children of Mahala Horn and Christopher Vennum are:

98 i. John Filmore⁴ Vennum. He married Jennie Garner.

99 ii. Thomas Vennum.

100 iii. George Vennum. He married Lucy Durham.

101 iv. Frank B. Vennum. He married Sarah Marsh.

102 v. Harriet Vennum.

103 vi. Mary Vennum. She married William Lateer.

104 vii. Gilbert Vennum. He married Martha Hartwell.

31. Nicholas W.³ Closser (Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹)¹¹ was born January 12, 1812 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania¹², and died June 22, 1891 in La Porte City, Indiana^13,14. He married Rebecca Parker March 14, 1833 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, daughter of William Parker and Elizabeth Davis. She was born November 28, 1809 in Highland Co., Ohio, and died 1881 in La Porte County,. Indiana^14,15.

Notes for Nicholas W. Closser:

**********History of La Porte, Indiana, 1880 ******Pg 637-638*************

Nicholas W. Closser was born January 12. 18l2, in Washington county, Pa. His first recollection is of moving to Warren county, Ohio, when he was about three years of age. He subsequently moved with his parents to Butler county, where he lived until he was 11 years of age, and thence to Indianapolis, Ind.. where they arrived January 8, 1823, and engaged in farming. During his minority he aided his father in clearing four large farms. He was a pupil in the first Sabbath school organized in Marion county, and has ever since identified himself with the Sabbath school interest. In 1828 he was converted and united with the M. E. Church, near Indianapolis. Subsequently, upon a more careful examination of the Scriptures, he became dissatisfied with his Church relationship, and in 1840 he united with the Baptist Church at Door Village, in which he still retains his membership. he was elected Deacon in 1842. On March 14, 1833, he was married to Miss Rebecca Parker, daughter of William Parker, a millwright and formerly of Pennsylvania. Her father died in Illinois. They have 6 children: Daniel P., Elizabeth H., Jerome B., Sylvanus M., Joseph A., and Emily R. April 13, 1834, he came to this county, and July following he left Indianapolis with his family, moving with ox teams, and he was 21 days in making the journey to Door Village. Here he engaged in farming and in the lumber business, having erected two sawmills, one powered by water and the other by steam. He made the first table and bedstead in the township. He also engaged extensively in the purchase of real estate, but has now retired from farming, and resides in the city of La Porte. There were but few neighbors here when Mr. Closser came to La Porte, and they were scattered all over the county. He and his brother were the first teachers of music in this part of the country. He was the second Constable in the county, before Porter and Lake counties were set off; was elected Trustee of Scipio tp., and served four years; has been Superintendent of schools, and was out in the Black Hawk war in 1832.

Mr. Closser has always taken an active part in public affairs, and has been identified with the Whig and Republican parties.

*******************End of History*****************************

The 1850 Scipio, In. census shows: Head of household; Closser(38), farmer; Rebecca(40);Daniel P. (16); Elizabeth(14);Jerome B.(13); Sylvanus M.(9); Joseph A.(6); Emily R.(4)

1870 Census, house=111, family 1202, page 180

Nicholas W., 57, Carpenter, 9700, 500, Penn.

Rebecca, 59, Keeping house, Ohio

Sylvanius M., 28, Farmer, Indiana

Margaret Marishead?, 16, at home, Ohio (Unsure of last name, and, unsure of relation to family)

Thomas McCormick, 17, day laborer, Indiana (could be a relation to Margaret McCormick, future wife of Daniel Closser)

Elizabeth Redka, 24, at home, Indiana (last name may be Radkey, spelling, related to Elizabeth Haffer Closser who married a Radkey)

Lewis Major, 38, editor, Indiana, (unsure of relation to family)

************************************Newspaper *****************************

Deacon N. W. Closser died last evening at 8 o'clock. He was 79 years old the 13th of January last, and was born in Washington County, Penn on Jan. 13, 1812. He was taken by his parents to Warren County, Ohio at the age of three years. Subsequently his parents moved to Butler County, where the deceased lived until 11 years of age, when the family moved to Indianapolis, arriving there Jan. 8, 1823. In April 1834 Mr. Closser came to LaPorte County, settling near Door Village and he remained a resident of the County until his death. In 1833 he married Rebecca, daughter of William Parker, formerly of Penn., who preceeded him in death. To them were born six children, namely, Daniel P.; Elizabeth H.; Jerome B.; Sylvanus M.; Joseph A.; and Emily R., who are all living except Joseph A. He died at Indianapolis. About 8 years ago he married his second wife in whom he found a true helpmate and whose kind ministrations attended him in the hour of death.

The deceased had been for nearly 50 years a Deacon of the Baptist Church, in whose communion he died. He was a pupil in the first Sabbath School organized in Marion County. He and his brother were the first teachers of music in this part of the country. He was the second constable of the County and trustee of Scipio Township one term. He was Superintendent of Schools and participated in the Black Hawk War.

Mr. Closser always took part in public affairs and was identified with the Whig and Republican parties.

Funeral services will be held at the family residence, 1406 Indiana Ave., tomorrow at 4 P.M. Interment will be in Pine Lake Cemetery.

From "The Daily Herald, LaPorte, Indiana"

Saturday June 20, 1891.

Notes for Rebecca Parker:

Cemetery Records for La Porte Co, IN by DAR indicate DOB as 1810 and DOD as 1881

1870 census, see Nicholas W. for entire household.

Rebecca, 59, Ohio

Per a letter, Rebecca and Husband moved to La Porte, Indiana in April of 1834 (pgd0060)

************************************Newspaper *****************************

Mr. Closser always took part in public affairs and was identified with the Whig and Republican parties.

Funeral services will be held at the family residence, 1406 Indiana Ave., tomorrow at 4 P.M. Interment will be in Pine Lake Cemetery.

From "The Daily Herald, LaPorte, Indiana"

Saturday June 20, 1891.

Children of Nicholas Closser and Rebecca Parker are:

+ 105 i. Daniel Parker⁴ Closser, born February 24, 1834 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana; died July 22, 1913.

+ 106 ii. Elizabeth Haffer Closser, born December 16, 1835 in Indiana.

+ 107 iii. Jerome Bonaparte Closser, born October 29, 1837 in Scipio, La Porte Co., Indiana; died May 04, 1910 in La Porte Co., Indiana.

+ 108 iv. Sylvanus Milton Closser, born July 18, 1841 in La Porte, Indiana; died February 26, 1910.

+ 109 v. Joseph Anolphus Closser, born February 17, 1844 in Indiana; died Aft. 1880 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.

+ 110 vi. Emily Rosetta Closser, born June 30, 1846 in Door Village, La Porte Co., Indiana; died February 05, 1919 in La Porte, Indiana.

32. Daniel McFarland³ Closser (Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born November 06, 1813 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania, and died January 23, 1899 in La Porte, Indiana. He married Mary Ann Osborn November 10, 1836 in La Porte Co., Indiana. She was born 1817 in Ohio.

Notes for Daniel McFarland Closser:

Moved with parents in spring of 1814 to Butler Co, Ohio In 1820, they sold out and moved to 5 miles SW of Indianapolis and put up a cabin on it. leaving for it 1 Jan 1821 and arriving on 9 Jan. In 1846 moved to Door Village, going into the dry goods and grocery business. He was appointed postmaster.

1850 census

Daniel is 36

Mary Ann is 33.

There are two possible places of his death. One in La Porte the other in Butler Co. The concensus is it was in La Porte, since he was living there.

Children of Daniel Closser and Mary Osborn are:

111 i. James McFarland⁴ Closser, born Abt. 1836.

+ 112 ii. Emily (Emma) Jane Closser, born July 10, 1838 in La Porte, Indiana; died July 05, 1925 in Lake City, Colorado.

113 iii. Mary Ann Closser, born 1843 in Indiana. She married James Van Note in Hendricks Co., Indiana.

+ 114 iv. Daniel Osborne Closser, born 1846 in Indiana.

33. John³ Closser (Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born February 13, 1816 in Butler Co., Ohio. He married (1) Esther Ann Moulton February 15, 1838 in La Porte Co., Indiana, daughter of Moses Moulton and Lydia Moulton. She was born January 15, 1821, and died May 24, 1841 in La Porte, Indiana. He married (2) Bridget Forrester October 10, 1842 in La Porte, Indiana.

Notes for Bridget Forrester:

I have also seen her last name spelled Forster.

Children of John Closser and Bridget Forrester are:

115 i. James M.⁴ Closser, born Aft. 1842.

116 ii. Floyd Closser.

117 iii. Mary 'JC' Closser, born Aft. 1842.

118 iv. Harriet Closser.

119 v. Esther Closser.

34. Sarah Ann³ Closser (Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born December 26, 1817 in Butler Co., Ohio, and died May 05, 1903 in La Porte Co., Indiana. She married William D. Parker^16,17 June 12, 1834 in Marion Co., Indiana^18,19, son of William Parker and Elizabeth Davis. He was born 1811 in Highland Co., Ohio, and died Bet. 1860 - 1880 in La Porte County, Indiana?.

Notes for Sarah Ann Closser:

The 1850 census (taken 9/9/1850) enumerated the following: William D. , 39, Sarah Ann, 33; Charlotte A., 14; Sophia. 12; Christiana, 4; William S., 1.

This 1850 census, taken in Scipio Township also listed the families of Daniel McFarland Closser and Nicholas W. Closser, Sarah's brothers.

The 1860 census (taken 7/15/1860) listed; W. D. , 48, Sarah A, 44; Charlotte A., 22; Christiana, 13; William S., 11. Sophia is not listed. Charlotte was listed as a Milliner in this census.

In a 1880 census, a Sarah, 61, is living with her son, M. R. The ages and birthplaces of all involved match what I know about Sarah Closser and Milton, her son.

Hi everybody,

I checked the MC Library obituary index and there are three listings for

Sarah Parker;

1, May 6, 1903, p. 5, c. 4, MICHIGAN CITY NEWS

2. May 7, 1903, p. 5, c. 7, MICHIGAN CITY DISPATCH

3. June 10, 1903, p. 4, c. 5 MICHIGAN CITY NEWS (this ones is listed as

Sarah Closser Parker.

Notes for William D. Parker:

The La Porte school records for 1846 showed: Sophronia, 10; Samuel. M, 12; Sharlotte, 13. (0048). These records contradict the 1850 census. This Samuel must be the son of Joshua Davis Parker.

The 1850 census (taken 9/9/1850) enumerated the following: William D. , 39, Sarah Ann, 33; Charlotte A., 14; Sophia. 12; Christiana, 4; William S., 1. Also listed in the same household was two laborers and a John W, Darling age 9 born in Illinois.

This 1850 census, taken in Scipio Township also listed the families of Daniel McFarland Closser and Nicholas W. Closser who married Rebecca Parker (William's older sister).

The 1860 census (taken 7/15/1860) listed, house=1409, family 1379, page 500

W. D., 48, Lumber dealer, 300, Ohio

Sarah A., 44, Ohio

Charlott A., 22, Milliner, Ind

Christiana, 13, Indiana

William S., 11, Indiana.

Milton C., 4, Indiana

Sophia is not listed.

Using the 1850 and 1860 census, William may have been born between the dates of July 15 and September 9, 1811, including these dates.

Everything I find indicates that William and Sarah did not have sons of Samuel and Lewis. I strongly suspect that when these two are listed in the household, they are Joshua Davis Parker's sons. For that reason, I am removing them from William.

I found a 1880 census for who I think is William's wife, Sarah, who is living with her Son, M. R. Parker in Union, La Porte, Indiana. The age and birthplaces for her and her parents matches what I know today about them. The ages of her son and birthplaces also match what I know about him.

This is partial list of registered voters in Hendricks County (Center

and Washington Townships only), as printed in the Hendricks County Union,

issues of August 8, 1867, and August 15, 1867:

Parker Wm. D. Center

unsure if this is this William D.

Children of Sarah Closser and William Parker are:

120 i. Charlotte A.⁴ Parker^20,21, born 1836 in Indiana²¹. She married William Lace.

Notes for Charlotte A. Parker:

The La Porte school records for 1846 showed: Sophronia, 10; Samuel. M, 12; Sharlotte, 13. (PGD0048). These records contradict the 1850 census. This Samuel must be the son of Joshua Davis Parker.

The 1850 census (taken 9/9/1850) enumerated the following: William D. , 39, Sarah Ann, 33; Charlotte A., 14; Sophia. 12; Christiana, 4; William S., 1.

The 1860 census, William D. for household

Charlott A., 22, Milliner, Indiana

Notes for William Lace:

Came from Ancestry.com world tree

The William J. Lace found in the 1860 census, page 469/43 at Fair Play, Greene Co., Indiana is 36 years old, married to Catherine, 29, and have two daughters age 5 and 2. This doesn't match this William.

The William Lace in 1880 Denton, Texas census doesn't appear to be this one.

I search again for this marriage and try to get more dates. I couldn't find any evidence anywhere that this marriage ever occurred.

121 ii. Sophronia Parker²², born 1838 in Indiana²³; died in Westville, Indiana. She married L. C. Humbert; born WFT Est. 1838.

Notes for Sophronia Parker:

The La Porte school records for 1846 showed: Sophronia, 10; Samuel. M, 12; Sharlotte, 13. (PGD0048). These records contradict the 1850 census

Several places her name was spelled as Sophronia.

The 1850 census (taken 9/9/1850) enumerated the following: William D. , 39, Sarah Ann, 33; Charlotte A., 14; Sophia. 12; Christiana, 4; William S., 1.

Sophia is not listed in the 1860 census (taken 7/15/1860) which enumerated; W. D. , 48, Sarah A, 44; Charlotte A., 22; Christiana, 13; William S., 11.

+ 122 iii. Christiana Parker, born Bet. 1846 - 1848 in Indiana.

123 iv. William S. Parker, born 1849 in Indiana²³.

Notes for William S. Parker:

The 1860 census in Indiana shows his middle initial to be an S. not D. as I had originally thought it was. 5/5/02.

The 1850 census (taken 9/9/1850) for his father enumerated other members of the member and William S., 1.

The 1860 census, see William D. for household

William S., 11, Indiana.

124 v. Milton C. Parker, born Abt. 1856 in La Porte Co., Indiana. He married Hatella Pattee October 17, 1878 in La Porte Co., Indiana²⁴; born Abt. 1856 in Indiana.

Notes for Milton C. Parker:

The 1860 census, see William D. for household

Milton C., 4, Indiana

The 1880 census head of household is M. R. Parker. The ages of him and birthplaces of everyone, parents indicates this census is this Milton. Also in the household is his Mother, Sarah Parker. Her age matches Sarah Closser, mother of Milton C. The census could be wrong with M. R.

Notes for Hatella Pattee:

The maiden name could be Hatella Pattee per Indiana marriage to Milton Parker in La Porte, Indiana, 10/17/1878, Book H., Page 353.

The 1880 census lists her name as Estrella and she indicates her parents were born in Indiana.

35. Abigail³ Closser (Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹)²⁵ was born January 09, 1820 in Cool Springs, La Porte Co., Indiana, and died 1902 in Cool Springs, La Porte Co., Indiana. She married Jacob H. White March 01, 1840 in La Porte Co., Indiana. He was born July 02, 1817 in Near Utica, New York^26,27, and died October 1880.

Notes for Jacob H. White:

Moved to LaPorte in 1836

1850 census;

Jacob, 32, carpenter

Abigail, 32

five children listed

1880 Census

Jacob, 62

Abigail, 60

Garland, 22

Children of Abigail Closser and Jacob White are:

125 i. Jane⁴ White.

126 ii. Julius White.

127 iii. Hulda White.

+ 128 iv. Ambrose Porter White, born 1847.

+ 129 v. Daniel A. White, born 1847.

36. Andrew Franklin³ Closser (Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹)²⁸ was born April 06, 1822 in Indiana, and died May 19, 1868 in La Porte Co., Indiana. He married (1) Rebecca Jane Sweat²⁹ September 22, 1844 in La Porte Co., Indiana^30,31. She was born August 24, 1824, and died February 05, 1849 in La Porte Co., Indiana. He married (2) Olive T. Fail January 10, 1850 in La Porte Co., Indiana, daughter of Phillip Fail and Sarah Nuzum. She was born November 18, 1829 in Union Co., Indiana, and died May 22, 1869 in La Porte Co., Indiana.

Notes for Andrew Franklin Closser:

1850 Census

Andrew, 27

Olive, 21

Orrin, 5

Notes for Rebecca Jane Sweat:

History of La Porte County, 1880, page 638, indicates her death year as 1847. Her maiden name could also be Swett or Sweet.

Indiana State Library, Indiana Marriages show Rebecca Jane Sweat married Andrew F. Closser. Sweat also show in Indiana Source Book 3 and Daniel Thompson family records. So guess Sweat it is !

Notes for Olive T. Fail:

1850 Census

Andrew, 27

Olive, 21

Child of Andrew Closser and Rebecca Sweat is:

+ 130 i. Oren L.⁴ Closser, born 1844 in La Porte Co., Indiana.

37. Mary Amanda³ Closser (Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born May 31, 1824 in Indiana, and died May 14, 1853 in La Porte, Indiana. She married Henry P. Crane December 24, 1840 in La Porte Co., Indiana³². He was born January 15, 1819 in Campbell Co., Virginia, and died April 07, 1905 in La Porte Co., Indiana.

Notes for Mary Amanda Closser:

I prior to 07/10/02 had Mary Ann. Other Closser researchers believe it is Amanda.

I also had a birthdate of 03/31/1825. Other researchers had her birthdate as 03/31/1826.

In her marriage, her father gave his consent to the marriage.

1850 Census, see Henry for details

Mary, age 25,

1880 Census, see Henry for details

Mary, age 51,

Notes for Henry P. Crane:

1850 Census

Henry, age 30

Mary, 25

three children listed

1880 Census

Henry, 61

Mary, 51

Children of Mary Closser and Henry Crane are:

131 i. John F.⁴ Crane.

132 ii. William Harrison Crane, born February 29, 1840 in La Porte Co., Indiana; died June 27, 1912 in La Porte Co., Indiana. He married Falvilla B.; born December 25, 1846; died August 08, 1877 in La Porte Co., Indiana.

+ 133 iii. Daniel C. Crane, born 1848 in La Porte Co., Indiana.

134 iv. Sarah Ann Crane, born 1844 in La Porte Co., Indiana. She married (1) R. Keith. She married (2) Winchester Riley Keith August 18, 1864; born September 23, 1841 in Indiana; died December 20, 1913 in La Porte Co., Indiana.

38. Hulda Jane³ Closser (Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born March 31, 1826 in Marion Co., Indiana, and died August 15, 1907 in La Porte, Indiana. She married Alexander Crane February 01, 1844 in La Porte Co., Indiana³². He was born July 15, 1822 in Campbell Co., Virginia, and died October 19, 1898 in La Porte Co., Indiana.

Notes for Hulda Jane Closser:

I had a birthdate of May 31, 1826, while other researchers had her birthdate as March 31, 1826. I chose march as the date.

I also had a death date of April 15, 1907.

1850 census

Alex, 25

Hulda, 24

1860 census

Alex, 35

Hulda, 34

1880 census, see Alexander for household.

Hulda is 53,

Notes for Alexander Crane:

I had a birthdate of July 15, 1822, others had a birthdate of January 15, 1822.

1850 census

Alex, 25

Hulda, 24

1860 census

Alex, 36, farmer, 9160, 1900, Virginia

Hulda J., 34, Ind.

Marretta E., 12, Ind., attended school

Lewis C., 10, male, Ind., attended school

Nathan W., 8, m. Ind., attended school

Rebecca J., 6, f, Ind., attended school

Eda F., 3, f, Ind.

Alexander, 6/12, m, Ind.

Hulda J. Closser, 77, f, Penn

John Power, 34, m farm laborer, looks like Iceland

Daniel Kerney?, 23, m, farm laborer, Ohio

Mertia McKnott, 24, f, domestic, Canada

Alexander was deacon in the Baptist Church.

The childrens' names of other researcher match mine except for Edna Florence and Kittie. I have neither by that name. I have an Eda and a Florence. They are probably the same ones, need to fix names.

1880 Census, T9-0292, page 273B

Alexander, 57, VA, Farmer, IN, Unk.

Huldy J., wife, 53, IN, PA, PA

C..., son, single, 30, IN, VA, IN.

Ellie, dau, Single, 23, IN, VA, IN

Closser, son, single, 20, IN, VA, IN

Ella, dau, single, 18, IN, VA, IN

Hattie, dau, single, 15, IN, VA, IN

Watson, son, single, 12, IN, VA, IN

Andrew Johnson, Other, male, 30, Prussia, farm laborer, Prussia, Prussia

Children of Hulda Closser and Alexander Crane are:

135 i. Eda F.⁴ Crane, born Abt. 1857 in Scipio, La Porte Co., Indiana.

Notes for Eda F. Crane:

1860 census, see Alexander (father) for household

Eda F., 3, f, Ind.

1880 census, see Alexander (father) for household

Ellie., 23, f, Ind.

Using the 1860 and the 1880 census, comparing ages, The Eda F. and Ellie must be the same person.

136 ii. Florence Crane, born Abt. 1862 in Scipio, La Porte Co., Indiana.

Notes for Florence Crane:

Looking at the 1880 census, see Alexander (father) for the household.

there is a Ella Crane, born abt 1862, in Ind. I would suspect that Ella and Florence is the same person. Need to verify by the 1870 census.

137 iii. Frank Crane.

Notes for Frank Crane:

Frank and James are not in the 1860 nor the 1880 census

138 iv. James W. Crane.

Notes for James W. Crane:

Frank and James are not in the 1860 nor the 1880 census

139 v. Annetta J. Crane, born 1845 in Indiana.

Notes for Annetta J. Crane:

Her name may be spelled Arnetta.

140 vi. Marietta L. Crane, born 1847 in Indiana. She married J. L. Andrew; born Abt. 1847.

Notes for Marietta L. Crane:

1860 census, see Alexander (father) for household

Marretta E., 12, f, Ind.

141 vii. Chamberlain Crane, born Abt. 1850 in Indiana.

Notes for Chamberlain Crane:

1880 Census, see Alexander for household

C...., son, 30

In the census, the C... should be Chamberlain.

142 viii. Lewis C. Crane, born June 1850 in La Porte, Indiana.

Notes for Lewis C. Crane:

1860 census, see Alexander (father) for household

Lewis C., 10, m, Ind.

143 ix. Nathan Whitman Crane, born September 16, 1852 in La Porte, Indiana; died September 21, 1937 in La Porte Co., Indiana. He married Celia R. Phillips; born February 06, 1853; died February 03, 1907 in La Porte Co., Indiana.

Notes for Nathan Whitman Crane:

1860 census, see Alexander (father) for household

Nathan W., 8, m, Ind.

Notes for Celia R. Phillips:

Her name may be spelled Cecelia.

144 x. Rebecca Jane Crane, born Abt. 1854 in La Porte Co., Indiana. She married William A. Banks.

Notes for Rebecca Jane Crane:

1860, see Alexander (father) for household

Rebecca J., 6, f, Ind.

145 xi. Closser Alexander Crane, born January 13, 1860 in Scipo, La Porte Co., Indiana; died January 13, 1936 in La Porte Co., Indiana.

Notes for Closser Alexander Crane:

1860 census, See Alexander(father) for household

Alexander, 6/12, m, Ind.

1880 census, See Alexander(father) for household

Closser, son, 20, IN

This must be Closser Alexander or Closser Alexander, depending upon which census one uses. The name is probably Alexander Closser since in the 1860 census, the parents provided the name for their baby. In 1880, Alexander Closser might have given his name or gave the middle name to prevent confusion.

146 xii. Hattie G. Crane, born Abt. 1865 in Indiana.

Notes for Hattie G. Crane:

1880 census, See Alexander(father) for household

Hattie, dau, 15, IN

39. Nancy Maria³ Closser (Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born October 24, 1828 in Indiana. She married James Watson Payne May 14, 1848 in La Porte Co., Indiana³².

Notes for James Watson Payne:

James was a farmer and a deacon in the Baptist Church. They moved to Berlin, Wisconsin.

Children of Nancy Closser and James Payne are:

147 i. Charles Watson⁴ Payne, born Abt. 1848.

148 ii. Emerson Payne, born Aft. 1850.

149 iii. Unknown 1 Payne, born Aft. 1850.

150 iv. Unknown 2 Payne, born Aft. 1850.

151 v. Unknown 3 Payne, born Aft. 1850.

152 vi. Willie Payne.

44. Margaret³ Horn (Elizabeth² Closser, Nicholas¹) died October 08, 1890 in Amwell Township, Washington Co., Pennsylvania. She married Reuben Ramsey. He was born in Washington Co., Pennsylvania, and died 1882 in Amwell Township, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.

Children of Margaret Horn and Reuben Ramsey are:

153 i. William Calvin⁴ Ramsey.

154 ii. Robert Hamilton Ramsey.

155 iii. George Washington Ramsey.

156 iv. Nicholas Murray Ramsey.

157 v. John Nelson Ramsey.

48. Mary H.³ Closser (Abraham², Nicholas¹) was born Abt. 1832. She married James B. Cohee December 30, 1852 in Butler Co., Ohio.

Children of Mary Closser and James Cohee are:

158 i. Ohio Rosetta⁴ Cohee. She married Mehershal McKinstry.

159 ii. Mary Indiana Cohee.

160 iii. Morris Cohee.

161 iv. Frank B. Cohee. He married Gertude Stine.

162 v. William Cohee.

163 vi. James L. Cohee.

51. Nicholas Closser³ Morris (Nancy² Closser, Nicholas¹) was born March 22, 1822 in Butler Co., Ohio, and died October 03, 1895 in Summitville, Indiana. He married Elizabeth Ringer August 08, 1839 in Liberty, Union Co., Indiana, daughter of George Ringer and Mary Harmon. She was born September 11, 1822 in Warren County Ohio, and died October 23, 1895 in Summitville, Madison Co., Indiana³³.

Notes for Nicholas Closser Morris:

Nicholas and Elizabeth were among the original members of the Christian Church in Summitville, Indiana Buried with them at the Vinson Cemetery are Silva, daughter of J. and Daisy Morris, d 15 Apr 1901; Mattie, wife of W. F., d 16 Aug 1889; and Martha M, wife of Henry, d 8 Jan 1876. 1880 census indicates that James F, 20, son, and Enoch L., 8, grandson, were living with Nicholas and Elizabeth at that time. Moved to Union Co, IN when he was 9. 1850 census shows him a farmer there. He was powerfully built; often lifted heavy things

Nicholas was a hardware salesman and he and his family settled in Van Buren Township, Madison County, Indiana. A great grandson stated that "Nicholas was powerfully built man with broad shoulders and he liked to show his strength by lifting heavy objects. His wife Elizabeth smoked a pipe and then ate cloves to kill the tobacco odor. She was a very stylish lady."1

Nicholas appears in the 1880 Census of Van Buren Township, Madison County, IN. He states his age as 60, occupation, hardware dealer, and that he was born in Ohio. He also states that both of his parents were born in Pa. His wife was 59 years old and son James F was 20 years old. A grandson, Enoch L., age 8 was also living with them. Nicholas and Elizabeth had ten children. Nicholas Sr. died 3 October 1895 and Elizabeth died 23 October 1895. They are both buried at the Vinson Cemetery, Van Buren Township, Madison County, IN.

Children of Nicholas Morris and Elizabeth Ringer are:

164 i. Henry⁴ Morris, born December 22, 1849 in Union Co., Indiana. He married Helena May Brown.

165 ii. Elizabeth Morris Morris, born Abt. 1855.

166 iii. Robert A. Morris, born 1857.

167 iv. Enoch Morris³³, born August 26, 1840 in Union Co. Indiana; died March 17, 1921 in Summitville, Madison Co., Indiana. He married (1) Elizabeth Porter February 07, 1857 in Jennings Co. Indiana; born Abt. 1839 in Indiana. He married (2) Rebecca Caroline Hall August 06, 1866 in Summitville, Indiana; born August 11, 1843 in North Carolina; died December 05, 1902 in Summitville, Madison Co., Indiana. He married (3) Mary E. Love April 04, 1912 in Madison Co. Indiana; born January 08, 1842.

Notes for Enoch Morris:

Resided in Marion in 1895 at 1822 S Race St. "Enoch Morris, one of the oldest citizens of the town (Summitville), passed away Thursday evening. The services were held Saturday at 1:00 o'clock at the Christian Church followed by burial at Marion. " A subsequent new article indicated that out of town relatives at the funeral included Mr. & Mrs. W. D. Morris of Eaton, OH; Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Moss, Marion; Mr. & Mrs. George Himelick, Marion; Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Duling, Fowlerton; Mrs. Geo. Vinson , Muncie; Wm & Michael Ringer, Scipio

Notes for Elizabeth Porter:

Father was probably John K, carpenter, b OH in about 1810. Mother probably Diodema, b OH about 1818. Siblings probably John H (16), James F (13), Mary M and Charles A (8), Isaac (5) and Nancy A (1) (ages at time of 1850 census) Resided in Columbia Township, Jennings Co., Dwelling 445. 300 acres. 1870 Census of Jennings Co showed Deadamie (sic) 52, 329-88 and a John T, 16, 329-69

52. Andrew J.³ Morris (Nancy² Closser, Nicholas¹) was born October 07, 1823 in Butler Co., Ohio^33,34, and died October 16, 1894. He married Mary Feather December 29, 1844 in Liberty, Union Co., Indiana. She was born Abt. 1825 in Ohio³⁴, and died Aft. 1870.

Children of Andrew Morris and Mary Feather are:

168 i. George W.⁴ Morris, born Abt. 1845 in Indiana.

169 ii. Mary E. Morris, born Abt. 1849 in Indiana.

170 iii. Enoch Morris, born August 26, 1855 in Indiana.

171 iv. Margaret Morris, born Abt. 1857 in Indiana.

172 v. Huldah Morris, born Abt. 1858 in Indiana.

173 vi. Harriett Morris, born Abt. 1863 in Indiana.

174 vii. Eva Louise Morris, born Abt. 1868 in Indiana.

65. Leonidas Lycurgas Riley³ Morris (Nancy² Closser, Nicholas¹) was born April 04, 1840 in Billingsville, Union Co., Indiana, and died May 05, 1910 in Jamaica, Guthrie Co., Iowa. He married Martha Jane Foster February 14, 1867 in Door Village, La Porte Co., Indiana³⁵. She was born March 30, 1843 in Door Village, La Porte Co., Indiana, and died April 15, 1905 in Jamaica, Guthrie Co., Iowa.

Notes for Leonidas Lycurgas Riley Morris:

Leonidas was living with his mother and siblings in 1850 in Union Co, Indiana He lived with his mother and Robert White (2nd husband) in 1860 and was farming. He moved to South Bend, IN and then Chicago, IL. He took train to Boonseboro, Iowa and then to Panora, Iowa by horse. Purchases 80 acres in Guthrie County. He returned in 1867 to marry Mattie and then back to Iowa. He added 200 acres in later years. 30 years on that farm with all children born there. In 1906 he was VP and Dir of new bank in Jamaica, Iowa. Republican, Civil War vet from IN?

Leonidas was also living with his mother and her second husband in the 1860 census.

Child of Leonidas Morris and Martha Foster is:

+ 175 i. Maude Irean⁴ Morris, born February 03, 1882 in Richland, Guthrie county, Iowa; died March 11, 1967 in Freeport, Stephenson Co., Illinois.

Generation No. 4

73. Rebecca⁴ Closser (Daniel³, John², Nicholas¹) was born Abt. 1842 in Pennsylvania. She married Stephen Day. He was born Abt. 1841 in Pennsylvania.

Notes for Rebecca Closser:

Apparently she and her family are living with her parents.

Notes for Stephen Day:

1880 census

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace Daniel CLOSSER Self M Male W 68 PA Farmer MD PA

Mary A CLOSSER Wife M Female W 64 OH Keeping House PA PA

Stephen DAY SonL M Male W 39 PA Farmer PA PA

Rabecca DAY Dau M Female W 38 PA Keeping House PA PA

Marion R DAY GSon S Male W 10 PA At Home PA PA

Margaret I DAY GDau S Female W 9 PA PA PA

Mary L DAY GDau S Female W 7 PA PA PA

Daniel C DAY GSon S Male W 4 PA PA PA

Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania

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Apparently Stephen and his family is living with his parents-in-law.

Children of Rebecca Closser and Stephen Day are:

176 i. Marion R.⁵ Day, born Abt. 1870 in Pennsylvania.

177 ii. Margaret I Day, born Abt. 1871 in Pennsylvania.

178 iii. Mary L. Day, born Abt. 1873 in Pennsylvania.

179 iv. Daniel C. Day, born Abt. 1876 in Pennsylvania.

81. James Franklin⁴ Closser (James³, John², Nicholas¹) was born Abt. 1849 in Indiana, and died 1922. He married Mary Etta Brown. She was born Abt. 1850 in Indiana.

Notes for James Franklin Closser:

1880 census

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

James F. CLOSSER Self M Male W 31 IN Farmer PA IN

Mary CLOSSER Wife M Female W 30 IN Keeping House IN IN

Mary CLOSSER Dau S Female W 10 IN IN OH

Rodolpha CLOSSER Dau S Female W 7 IN IN IN

Samuel CLOSSER Son S Male W 2 IN IN IN

William CLOSSER Son S Male W 8M IN IN IN

Source Information:

Census Place Lafayette, Madison, Indiana

Family History Library Film 1254293

NA Film Number T9-0293

Page Number 147B

Children of James Closser and Mary Brown are:

180 i. Mary⁵ Closser, born Abt. 1870 in Indiana.

181 ii. Rodolpha Closser, born Abt. 1873 in Indiana.

182 iii. Samuel Closser, born Abt. 1878 in Indiana.

183 iv. William Closser, born Abt. 1879 in Indiana.

Notes for William Closser:

8 months old in the 1880 census

82. Thomas Jefferson⁴ Closser (James³, John², Nicholas¹) was born Abt. 1858 in Indiana, and died 1938. He married Martha Matilda Brown. She was born Abt. 1856 in Indiana.

Notes for Thomas Jefferson Closser:

1880 census

Thomas, Married, 22, Indiana, farmer

Matilda, wife, 24, Indiana

John A., 4, Indiana

Daniel, 2, Indiana

Isabel Brown, sister-in-law, 17, Indiana

NA Film Number T9-0293

Page Number 147A

Notes for Martha Matilda Brown:

Her parents per the 1880 census were born in Indiana.

Martha's name on the census was listed Matilda, not Martha.

Child of Thomas Closser and Martha Brown is:

184 i. John Albert⁵ Closser, born 1876; died 1943. He married Julia Ethel Cole; born 1889; died 1967.

84. John W.⁴ Closser (James³, John², Nicholas¹) was born 1835 in Pennsylvania, and died 1908. He married Eliza Alzina Croan. She was born Abt. 1837 in Indiana, and died 1913.

Notes for John W. Closser:

1880 Census

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

John CLOSSER Self M Male W 45 PA Farmer PA PA

Alzina CLOSSER Wife M Female W 43 IN Keeping House --- ---

John A. CLOSSER Son Male W 19 IN Works On Farm PA IN

Bertha J. CLOSSER Dau S Female W 12 IN At Home PA IN

Mary A. CLOSSER Dau S Female W 8 IN PA IN

James D. CLOSSER Son S Male W 6 IN PA IN

Source Information:

Census Place Lafayette, Madison, Indiana

Family History Library Film 1254293

NA Film Number T9-0293

Page Number 147B

Notes for Eliza Alzina Croan:

The 1880 census has her name as alzina, not Eliza Alzina

Children of John Closser and Eliza Croan are:

185 i. John A.⁵ Closser, born Abt. 1863 in Indiana; died 1955. He married Margaret Jane Freeman.

186 ii. Bertha J. Closser, born Abt. 1868 in Indiana.

187 iii. Mary A Closser, born Abt. 1872 in Indiana.

188 iv. James D. Closser, born Abt. 1874 in Indiana.

87. John⁴ Closser (Andrew Jackson³, John², Nicholas¹) was born February 08, 1843 in Amwell Township, Washington Co., Pennsylvania. He married Annita "Permelia" Mowl. She was born Abt. 1848 in Pennsylvania.

Notes for John Closser:

1880 census

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

John CLOSSER Self M Male W 31 PA Farmer PA PA

Permelia CLOSSER Wife M Female W 32 PA Keeping House PA PA

Maggie Bell CLOSSER Dau S Female W 8 PA PA PA

Willis CLOSSER Son S Male W 6 PA PA PA

Perlic CLOSSER Dau S Female W 2 PA PA PA

Source Information:

Census Place Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania

Family History Library Film 1255201

NA Film Number T9-1201

Page Number 23C

I also have a note that John may have served in the Civil War. If so, he enlisted in 1862 in Co. D, 140 PVI.

There is some confusion on John and the notes I have are:

Andrew Jackson was born 17 December 1814 in Amwell Township, Washington Co. PA. he married twice, first to Annie Moninger circa 1841 and secondly , he married Sarah Totten after 1847. Andrew died 29 March 1900, Annie died circa 1847 and Sarah died 5 march 1904. Andrew and Annie had two sons, John born 8 February 1843 who married Annita Mowl, and Benjamin Franklin who married Mary E. Hughes. Andrew and Sarah had Demas who married Mary Ann Luellen, Henry M., James W., Samples who married Lavina Mc Donough, Francis Moran and Anna.

Notes for Annita "Permelia" Mowl:

Annita Mowl is the name I had as the wife, the 1880 census indicates the name is Permelia. I will use Permelia Mowl.

Children of John Closser and Annita Mowl are:

189 i. Maggie B.⁵ Closser, born Abt. 1872 in Pennsylvania.

190 ii. Willis C. Closser, born Abt. 1874 in Pennsylvania.

Notes for Willis C. Closser:

The 1880 census indicates the name is Willis, not Willie.

191 iii. Pearl Closser, born Abt. 1878 in Pennsylvania.

Notes for Pearl Closser:

The 1880 census indicates the name as Perlic. I left the name as Pearl.

192 iv. Flora Closser.

92. Samples S.⁴ Closser (Andrew Jackson³, John², Nicholas¹) He married Lavina McDonough, daughter of Joseph McDonough and Elizabeth Pangburn. She was born February 17, 1853 in Washington County. Pennsylvania.

Children of Samples Closser and Lavina McDonough are:

193 i. Frank⁵ Closser, died Aft. 1970. He married Unknown Leah.

194 ii. Jennie Closser, died Bef. 1963. She married Unknown Miller.

195 iii. Edith Closser.

196 iv. Sarah Belle Closser, born 1881; died 1949. She married Levi Westly Iams; born 1877; died 195.

93. Demas M.⁴ Closser (Andrew Jackson³, John², Nicholas¹) was born 1849 in Pennsylvania, and died 1917. He married Mary Ann Luellen 1874, daughter of George Luellen and Rebecca Thompson. She was born Abt. 1851 in Pennsylvania.

Notes for Demas M. Closser:

1880 census

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

Demas CLOSSER Self M Male W 31 PA Farmer PA PA

Mary A CLOSSER Wife M Female W 29 PA Keeping House PA PA

Gracie E CLOSSER Dau S Female W 6 PA PA PA

Myrtie M CLOSSER Dau S Female W 4 PA PA PA

Source Information:

Census Place Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania

Family History Library Film 1255201

NA Film Number T9-1201

Page Number 32A

Children of Demas Closser and Mary Luellen are:

197 i. May C.⁵ Closser.

Notes for May C. Closser:

May was not in the 1880 census for Demas and Mary.

198 ii. George Lalier Closser.

Notes for George Lalier Closser:

Not in the 1880 census with his parents

199 iii. Grace Estelle Closser, born June 19, 1875 in Pennsylvania; died June 02, 1954. She married (1) Harry Austin Locy; born June 16, 1875 in Greene Co., Pennsylvania; died August 03, 1945. She married (2) Herbert McCracken Miller.

200 iv. Myrtie M. Closser, born Abt. 1876 in Pennsylvania.

105. Daniel Parker⁴ Closser (Nicholas W.³, Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹)³⁵ was born February 24, 1834 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana³⁶, and died July 22, 1913³⁷. He married (1) Margaret A. McCormick June 22, 1855 in La Porte Co., Indiana, daughter of Thomas McCormick and Theodocia Unknown. She was born May 10, 1838 in Pennsylvania³⁷, and died May 02, 1886 in La Porte Co., Indiana. He married (2) Susan Adell Atkin October 25, 1887 in La Porte Co., Indiana, daughter of Major Maj Atkin. She was born January 06, 1852 in Near Crown Point, Lake Co., Indiana, and died October 10, 1926 in La Porte, La Porte Co., Indiana.

Notes for Daniel Parker Closser:

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Daniel P. Closser, son of the above (Nicholas W.) , was brought to LaPorte County when about two months old and fortunately received a good education in the public schools and in Franklin College. Having been brought up to the occupation of farming, he returned to that occupation after finishing his education and remained with and assisted his father until he attained his majority. He then determined to "try his wings," went to Des Moines, Iowa, and opened a general mercantile store in the vicinity of that city, for an uncle, which he conducted for one year. He then returned to LaPorte County, Indiana, and united his fortunes with those of Miss Margaret A. McCormick, a daughter of Thomas and Theodocia McCormick, early settlers of that section. To Mr. and Mrs. Closser the following children have been given: Sarah P., wife of Ed. Michael, of LaPorte; Clarence Edwin, who is in the drug business. and is married to Alice, daughter of Dr. W. W. Wilcox; Charles Lincoln, who is a farmer of LaPorte County and is married to Susan Ladd; Hattie D.; Clara Belle, who died in infancy; William H., a member of the firm of Closser Bros.; Rose Abbie, married Fred N. Schultz, of Elkhart, Indiana; Louis F., married Lura D., daughter of William A. Banks, and Maggie M., who resides in LaPorte with her sister, Sarah. After his marriage Daniel P. Closser purchased a steam sawmill, but at the age of twenty-four found himself in debt $2,400, and in 1860 he disposed of his mill and purchased a farm of his uncle, Branson Parker, amounting to eighty acres. This farm he cleared and in connection with this work operated a sawmill belonging to William Maderas, his work being done entirely at night throughout one winter. In 1867 he disposed of his farm at $40 per acre, after which he became traveling salesman for the M. & J. Rumely Company for several years. He purchased the farm in 1867, upon which he resided until 1885, which is a well-improved place and is conducted in an intelligent and successful manner In 1885 he moved to Kingsbury and engaged in dealing in grain and livestock. On May 2, 1886, God suddenly called to her reward his beloved companion, Margaret A. In the full vigor of womanhood she was stricken down with apoplexy, and in two hours was at rest. This loss proved the most severe stroke of his life, as their marriage had been a very happy one. On October 25, 1888. he was joined in marriage to Susan Adell, daughter of Major Atkin, of Crown Point, and now resides in Kingsbury, close to his farms and surrounded by all his children but the one daughter, who lives at Elkhart. He has made a success of every enterprise to which he has given his attention, and as a traveling salesman was particularly successful. He is a Republican in politics and has served in the capacity of Township Constable and Trustee. He is a member of the Baptist Church and is Superintendent of the Cemetery Association and has twice been President of the Pioneer Association. He assisted in laying the corner stone of the new Courthouse and has been active in all the affairs of the county, and at this writing is improving and building two houses in Kingsbury, and clearing land on one of his farms. He is firm in the belief of Solomon who says, "I once was young and now I am old, and I never have seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread."

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Attended Franklin College. After finishing his education, he worked with his father on the family farm near Door Prairie. Then he went to Des Moines and opened a general store which he ran for two years, returning then to La Porte. After his marriage, he purchased a steam saw mill which he ran for two or three years, then returning to farming until 1867 when he became a salesman for the M. Rumely Co. for several years.

1870 census, house 140, family 139, page 308

Daniel, 36, farmer, 7000,1000, Indiana

Margret, 32, KH, Penn.

Serephene, 13, school, Indiana

Clarence, 11, at aschool, Indiana

Charles, 9, at school, Indiana

William, 6, Indiana

Rose Addia, 3, Indiana

Lewis, 1, Indiana

Adaline McCormick, 2x, domestic servant, Penn. (could be related to Margret)

John Nursery, 32, farming, Penn.

1880 Census, page 304

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

D. P. CLOSSER Self M Male W 46 IN Farmer PA OH

Marget A. CLOSSER Wife M Female W 42 PA Keeping House PA NJ

Chas. CLOSSER Son S Male W 18 IN At Home IN PA

Willie H. CLOSSER Son S Male W 14 IN At Home IN PA

Louis F. CLOSSER Son S Male W 10 IN At Home IN PA

Maggie M. CLOSSER Dau S Female W 6 IN IN PA

Scott SAYLER Other S Male W 16 IN Work On Farm OH IN

Reka BROCMAN Other S Female W 17 IN Servant GER GER

Source Information:

Census Place Union, La Porte, Indiana

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Notes for Margaret A. McCormick:

See Father-in-law Nicholas W. for a Thomas McCormick.

1870 census, See Jerome for household

Margret, 32, Penn.

Children of Daniel Closser and Margaret McCormick are:

201 i. Serephine P.⁵ Closser, born May 13, 1857 in La Porte Co., Indiana. She married Ed Michael in La Porte Co., Indiana; born Abt. 1855 in La Porte Co., Indiana.

Notes for Serephine P. Closser:

1870 census, see Jerome for household.

Serephine, 13, Indiana

1880 census

Edward MICHAEL Self M Male W 25 IN Works In Tanning Mills PA PA

Sadie MICHAEL Wife M Female W 23 IN --- --- (this is probably Serephene) age matches.

Rosa CLOSSER Sister S Female W 12 IN At School --- --- probably Sadie's sister.

Source Information:

Census Place La Porte, La Porte, Indiana

Family History Library Film 1254292

NA Film Number T9-0292

Page Number 201A

Notes for Ed Michael:

1880 census

Edward MICHAEL Self M Male W 25 IN Works In Tanning Mills PA PA

Sadie MICHAEL Wife M Female W 23 IN --- --- (this is probably Serephene) age matches.

Rosa CLOSSER Sister S Female W 12 IN At School --- --- probably Sadie's sister.

Source Information:

Census Place La Porte, La Porte, Indiana

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NA Film Number T9-0292

Page Number 201A

202 ii. Clarence Edwin Closser, born April 13, 1859. He married Alice Wilcox.

Notes for Clarence Edwin Closser:

1870 census, see Jerome for household.

Clarence, 11, Indiana

Found an Edward in the 1880 census that could easliy be this Clarence Edwin. the age, place of birth, parents birthplaces and the wife's name is close.

1880 Census,

Edward, 21, Indiana, farmer, IN, PA

Allie, 23, Indiana, IN., IN.

Martin Van Buren, Other, single, male whited, 11, IN, IN., IN.,

Notes for Alice Wilcox:

Found an Edward in the 1880 census that could easliy be this Clarence Edwin. the age, place of birth, parents birthplaces and the wife's name is close.

1880 Census,

Edward, 21, Indiana, farmer, IN, PA

Allie, 23, Indiana, IN., IN.

Martin Van Buren, Other, single, male whited, 11, IN, IN., IN.,

203 iii. Charles Lincoln Closser, born December 16, 1860. He married Susan Ladd.

Notes for Charles Lincoln Closser:

1870 census, see Jerome for household.

Charles, 9, Indiana

204 iv. Hattie D. Closser, born November 08, 1862; died February 04, 1864.

205 v. Clara Belle Closser, born November 21, 1864; died December 11, 1864.

206 vi. William H. Closser, born October 28, 1865.

Notes for William H. Closser:

1870 census, see Jerome for household.

William, 6, Indiana

207 vii. Rose Abbie Closser, born September 09, 1867 in Elkhart, Indiana. She married Fred N. Schultz in Elkhart, Indiana.

Notes for Rose Abbie Closser:

1870 census, see Jerome for household.

Rose, 3, Indiana

1880 census

Edward MICHAEL Self M Male W 25 IN Works In Tanning Mills PA PA

Sadie MICHAEL Wife M Female W 23 IN --- --- (this is probably Serephene) age matches.

Rosa CLOSSER Sister S Female W 12 IN At School --- --- probably Sadie's sister.

Source Information:

Census Place La Porte, La Porte, Indiana

Family History Library Film 1254292

NA Film Number T9-0292

Page Number 201A

Apparently living with her sister, Sarahphine, per the 1880 census. Her name is listed as Rosa.

208 viii. Louis F. Closser, born October 01, 1869. He married Lura D. Banks.

209 ix. Theodosia R. Closser, born July 31, 1871; died September 16, 1871.

210 x. Margaret M. Closser, born February 10, 1874.

106. Elizabeth Haffer⁴ Closser (Nicholas W.³, Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born December 16, 1835 in Indiana³⁸. She married (1) George W. Radkey September 27, 1855 in La Porte Co., Indiana. She married (2) William Buck December 25, 1873 in Monroe, Michigan.

Notes for Elizabeth Haffer Closser:

Scipio Township 1850 Census used to estimate birth date

Notes for George W. Radkey:

There are at least three spellings of the last name; Redkey, Radkey, and Redteg. A quick search of the census was inconclusive on the spelling.

See Nicholas W for a potential relation, Eizabeth Redka

Children of Elizabeth Closser and George Radkey are:

211 i. John⁵ Radkey.

212 ii. Charles Radkey.

213 iii. Rosa Radkey.

214 iv. Frank Radkey.

215 v. Unknown 1 Radkey.

216 vi. Unknown 2 Radkey.

107. Jerome Bonaparte⁴ Closser (Nicholas W.³, Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born October 29, 1837 in Scipio, La Porte Co., Indiana³⁸, and died May 04, 1910 in La Porte Co., Indiana³⁹. He married Ophelia V. Churchill⁴⁰. She was born 1839 in New York, and died October 23, 1934 in Los Angeles, California.

Notes for Jerome Bonaparte Closser:

1870 Census, house 1419, family 1489, page 312

Jerome, 33, farmer, 7200, 1100, Indiana

Ophelia, 31, new York

Curtis, 8, Indiana

Louisa, 2, Indiana

Eva Churchill, 25, New York, (Probably related to Ophelia (Churchill) Closser).

Resided at 1014 Madison Street, LP in 1897. Served in the 87th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Co G, 31 Aug 1862 to 27 Jan 1865. Was a wagoner.

1880 census, page 203A, NA Film Number T9-0292

Jerome was 42

Ophelia, wife

Curtis, son

Louise, dau.

Ethar, son

Notes for Ophelia V. Churchill:

1870 census, see Jerome for household

Oplelia, 31, keeping house, New York

Eva Churchill, 25, New York, maybe her sister or other relation.

Children of Jerome Closser and Ophelia Churchill are:

217 i. Curtis N.⁵ Closser, born Abt. 1862 in Indiana.

Notes for Curtis N. Closser:

1870 census, see Jerome for household

Curtis, 8, Indiana

Died at Long Cliff (Logansports State Hospital) after a few months there. Resided in La Porte until he was 21 and then made his home in Chicago most of the time until he returned to La Porte in 1892. He was subsequently City Editor of the LP Herald for a time before again moving to Chicago. His health failed and he was returned to LP,

218 ii. George H. Closser.

Notes for George H. Closser:

George was not in the 1870 nor 1880 census for this family.

219 iii. Louisa E. Closser, born Abt. 1868 in Indiana.

Notes for Louisa E. Closser:

1870 census, see Jerome for household

Louisa, 2, Indiana

220 iv. Ethar Closser, born Abt. 1871 in Indiana.

108. Sylvanus Milton⁴ Closser (Nicholas W.³, Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born July 18, 1841 in La Porte, Indiana⁴¹, and died February 26, 1910. He married Emma N. Nelson May 15, 1871 in La Porte Co., Indiana, daughter of William C. Nelson. She was born May 20, 1849 in La Porte, La Porte Co., Indiana, and died December 23, 1931 in Long Beach, California.

Notes for Sylvanus Milton Closser:

Served in Company A, 151st Indiana Infantry, entering as a private and discharged as a 2nd Lt. Was chairperson of the La Porte County Republican Party for 8 years. Also was in the boot and shoe business and was engaged in the buying and selling of grain for 14 years. Served in Army from 24 Feb 1865 to 22 Sep 1865.

1870 Census, see father, Nicholas W. for entire household.

Sylvanius M., 28, farmer, Indiana

Notes for Emma N. Nelson:

Moved to California shortly after the death of her husband. Cremated

Children of Sylvanus Closser and Emma Nelson are:

221 i. Lotta Abell⁵ Closser.

222 ii. Laura Marie Closser.

109. Joseph Anolphus⁴ Closser (Nicholas W.³, Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born February 17, 1844 in Indiana⁴¹, and died Aft. 1880 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana. He married Louise Mary Paddock June 23, 1868. She was born Abt. 1849 in Indiana.

Notes for Joseph Anolphus Closser:

1880 Census

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

J. A. CLOSSER Self M Male W 36 IN Grain Merchant VA PA

Louise M. CLOSSER Wife M Female W 31 IN Keeping House OH KY

Lethe B. CLOSSER Dau S Female W 10 IN At School IN IN

May L. CLOSSER Dau S Female W 7 IL IN IN

Emma D. ANDREWS Other S Female W 30 PA Servant IRE PA

Fred WINCHESTER Other M Male MU 23 LA Servant LA LA

Source Information:

Census Place 2nd Ward, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana

Family History Library Film 1254294

NA Film Number T9-0294

Page Number 42A

Notes for Louise Mary Paddock:

The 1880 census indicates her name is Louise M., not Mary Louisa. I will use what the census indicates.

Children of Joseph Closser and Louise Paddock are:

223 i. Myla Jo⁵ Closser. She married Tarkington Baker.

224 ii. Lethe Belle Closser, born 1870 in Indiana. She married Wood L. Wilson.

Notes for Lethe Belle Closser:

The census shows Lethe B. not Belle Leathea Closser.

225 iii. May Louise Closser, born Abt. 1872 in Illinois; died 1933 in Hollywood, California. She married Walter Hale.

110. Emily Rosetta⁴ Closser (Nicholas W.³, Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born June 30, 1846 in Door Village, La Porte Co., Indiana⁴¹, and died February 05, 1919 in La Porte, Indiana. She married George Culbertson Dorland⁴² May 17, 1867 in La Porte Co., Indiana, son of John Dorland and Rebecca Oakes. He was born March 23, 1844 in White Dear Valley, Union Co., Pennsylvania, and died January 20, 1893 in Peru, Indiana.

Notes for George Culbertson Dorland:

Died after an accident on the railroad which occurred when he was en route from Indianapolis to La Porte. Lived with his uncle, Nathan, in Door Village during his younger years.

He served in the Union Army during the civil War in Company C, 29th Indiana Volunteer Infantry from 9 Sep 1862 to 2 Sep 1865. He participated in the battles of Shiloh, Lavergne, Chickamauga, Stone River, and Liberty Gap.

Children of Emily Closser and George Dorland are:

226 i. John Vene⁵ Dorland, born August 15, 1868 in La Porte Co., Indiana; died December 1941 in La Porte Co., Indiana. He married Belle R. Fail April 14, 1891 in La Porte Co., Indiana; born in La Porte Co., Indiana.

227 ii. Frank Culbertson Dorland, born January 15, 1870; died 1877.

228 iii. Ralph Oakes Dorland, born November 28, 1872 in La Porte Co., Indiana; died January 1940 in La Porte Co., Indiana. He married Alice Wonnley February 20, 1901 in Lafayette, Indiana.

229 iv. George Culbertson Dorland, born 1876; died 1876.

230 v. Glen Dorland, born 1879; died 1879.

231 vi. Arthur Garfield Dorland, born November 24, 1881 in La Porte Co., Indiana; died April 25, 1965 in Joliet, Illinois. He married Grace Lucile Billings June 27, 1906 in Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana; born March 08, 1884 in Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana; died July 01, 1949 in Joliet, Illinois.

232 vii. Adah Rosetta Dorland, born December 26, 1888 in La Porte Co., Indiana. She married Warren Bowman.

112. Emily (Emma) Jane⁴ Closser (Daniel McFarland³, Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born July 10, 1838 in La Porte, Indiana, and died July 05, 1925 in Lake City, Colorado. She married Frances Marion (Frank) Mendenhall June 06, 1858 in Westville, Indiana, son of Jacob Mendenhall and Maragret Williams. He was born January 09, 1834 in Piqua, Ohio, and died January 06, 1905 in Lake City, Colorado.

Children of Emily Closser and Frances Mendenhall are:

233 i. Walter Everette⁵ Mendenhall, born March 01, 1859; died 1942.

234 ii. Porter Watson Mendenhall, born March 28, 1860; died February 01, 1863.

235 iii. Mary Faynella Mendenhall, born October 07, 1861 in Dow Villiage, Indiana. She married William H. Crooke June 30, 1884 in Lake City, Colorado; born 1861 in Poughkeepsie, New York.

236 iv. Emma Frances Mendenhall, born June 25, 1863 in Indiana; died 1946. She married Bela Kadish August 01, 1894 in Durango, Colorado; born 1863.

237 v. Alicia Mary Mendenhall, born May 26, 1865 in Indiana. She married Louis C. Jakoay December 18, 1890 in Lake City, Colorado; born September 29, 1862 in Brown, Ohio.

238 vi. Frank Rayburn Mendenhall, born July 27, 1867; died 1913.

239 vii. Ernest Closser Mendenhall, born April 11, 1870 in Kansas; died 1928 in Lake City, Colorado. He married Lizzie J. October 1881 in Kansas.

240 viii. Charles Arthur Mendenhall, born June 01, 1870 in La Porte Co., Indiana; died July 27, 1942 in Lake City, Colorado. He married Manetta J. "Nettie" Walters February 15, 1894 in Cortez, Colorado; born September 08, 1875 in Beaver City, Utah; died October 30, 1969 in Montrose, Colorado.

114. Daniel Osborne⁴ Closser (Daniel McFarland³, Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born 1846 in Indiana. He married Lou Davis. She was born Abt. 1850.

Notes for Daniel Osborne Closser:

1880 census

Daniel is 36 years old, a farmer

Lou, is 30.

Notes for Lou Davis:

1880 census

age is 30.

Children of Daniel Closser and Lou Davis are:

241 i. Luella⁵ Closser, born Abt. 1871.

242 ii. John B. Closser, born Abt. 1874.

122. Christiana⁴ Parker (Sarah Ann³ Closser, Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born Bet. 1846 - 1848 in Indiana⁴³. She married Samuel S. Taylor⁴⁴ in Montana, Kansas⁴⁵. He was born Abt. 1840 in Pennsylvania.

Notes for Christiana Parker:

The 1850 census (taken 9/9/1850) enumerated the following: William D. , 39, Sarah Ann, 33; Charlotte A., 14; Sophia. 12; Christiana, 4; William S., 1.

The 1860 census, William D for household

Christiana, 13, Indiana

In the 1880 census, her name is listed as Christie, she is 32 years old, this with the other data on 1850 and 1860 gives her birth year between 1846 and 1848. The 1880 census indicates her oldest two children were born in Illinois, while the youngest ones were born in Missouri and Pennsylvania. She must have moved after marriage to Illinois from Indiana, to Missouri then to PA after 1879 and prior to 1880 census.

Notes for Samuel S. Taylor:

The Hassand Family Tree indicates his name is Samuel.

The S. S. Taylor I have listed could be Samuel Seldon or Seldon Samuel.

I have searched extensively the 1870 census in Indiana, Illinois and Missouri plus any state that might have the family. I have not foound where they were in 1870.

In the 1880 census, the name listed is Seldon S. In this census,

Seldon S., 40, PA, Butcher, PA, OH (1840)

Christie, 32, IN, IN, OH (1848)

Hattie, 13, IL, PA, IN (1867)

Annie, 11, IL, PA, IN (1869)

Jessie, 2, MO, PA, IN (1878)

Georgie, 1, PA, PA, IN (1879)

Mary Morrescy, a servant, age 16, born in PA, parents born IRE, IRE.

It is interesting who is not in the census, that is the other children listed.

Per the 1880 census, they were married prior to 1870, Christie in her parents home in 1860. After marriage they either moved to Illinois where their first two children were born, then at some point after that, moved to Missouri for the last two children's birth. They apparently then moved to Penn.

Children of Christiana Parker and Samuel Taylor are:

243 i. Hattie⁵ Taylor, born Abt. 1867 in Illinois.

+ 244 ii. Annette Taylor, born January 04, 1869 in Odell, Illinois.

245 iii. Louis Taylor.

Notes for Louis Taylor:

This person is not in the 1880 census.

246 iv. Simpson Taylor.

Notes for Simpson Taylor:

This person is not in the 1880 census.

247 v. Milton Taylor.

Notes for Milton Taylor:

This person is not in the 1880 census.

248 vi. Lewis F.Taylor.

Notes for Lewis F.Taylor:

This person is not in the 1880 census.

249 vii. Jessie Taylor, born Abt. 1878 in Missouri.

250 viii. Georgie Taylor, born Abt. 1879 in Pennsylvania.

128. Ambrose Porter⁴ White (Abigail³ Closser, Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born 1847. He married Mary Pierce.

Children of Ambrose White and Mary Pierce are:

251 i. Ada⁵ White.

252 ii. Mabel White.

253 iii. Garland White.

254 iv. Claud White.

255 v. Maud White.

256 vi. Edna White.

257 vii. Arletta White.

129. Daniel A.⁴ White (Abigail³ Closser, Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born 1847. He married Unknown Blaisdell.

Children of Daniel White and Unknown Blaisdell are:

258 i. Jane⁵ White. She married M. Van Horn in Illinois.

259 ii. Julius White.

260 iii. Porter White. He married Mary Pierce.

261 iv. Huldah White. She married Unknown Colburn in Kansas.

130. Oren L.⁴ Closser (Andrew Franklin³, Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹)⁴⁶ was born 1844 in La Porte Co., Indiana. He married Alice Wing⁴⁶ 1869. She was born Abt. 1846 in Schoharie, New York.

Notes for Oren L. Closser:

1880 census, page 150

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

Oren CLOSSER Self M Male W 35 IN Farmer IN IN

Alice CLOSSER Wife M Female W 34 NY Housekeeping NY NY

Paul CLOSSER Son S Male W 7 IN At Home --- ---

Gertrude CLOSSER Dau S Female W 3 IN At Home --- ---

Mary MARSHALL Other Female W 20 IN Servant --- ---

William FUSS Other Male W 17 GER Farm Laborer GER GER

Source Information:

Census Place Center, La Porte, Indiana

Family History Library Film 1254292

NA Film Number T9-0292

Page Number 150D

Notes for Alice Wing:

1880 census

with her family, see Andrew.

Children of Oren Closser and Alice Wing are:

262 i. Paul⁵ Closser, born Abt. 1873 in Indiana.

263 ii. Gertude Closser, born Abt. 1877 in Indiana.

133. Daniel C.⁴ Crane (Mary Amanda³ Closser, Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born 1848 in La Porte Co., Indiana. He married Mary Banks.

Child of Daniel Crane and Mary Banks is:

264 i. Lena Bell⁵ Crane.

175. Maude Irean⁴ Morris (Leonidas Lycurgas Riley³, Nancy² Closser, Nicholas¹) was born February 03, 1882 in Richland, Guthrie county, Iowa, and died March 11, 1967 in Freeport, Stephenson Co., Illinois. She married Bert Osbern Firebaugh June 07, 1908 in Jamaica, Guthrie Co., Iowa. He was born December 01, 1897 in Freedom, Owen Co., Indiana, and died February 22, 1943 in Freeport, Stephenson Co., Illinois.

Child of Maude Morris and Bert Firebaugh is:

265 i. Living⁵ Firebaugh. She married Harold Estel Smith; born May 07, 1909 in Freeport, Stephenson Co., Illinois; died June 01, 1989 in Torrance, California.

Generation No. 5

244. Annette⁵ Taylor (Christiana⁴ Parker, Sarah Ann³ Closser, Daniel McFarland², Nicholas¹) was born January 04, 1869 in Odell, Illinois. She married Spencer Thomas Hazen December 31, 1894 in Enon Valley, Pennsylvania. He was born March 21, 1866 in Lexington, Stark Co., Ohio.

Notes for Annette Taylor:

In the Hassand Family tree that I have a copy of, her name is Annie Louise Taylor. All the dates for her and her marriage are from there.

In the 1880 census, her name is Annie. This data matches the above tree information and thematches her parents information.

In the 1910 census: ED=0206

Spencer T. 43, Ohio

Annie, 40, Illinois

Dorothy, 11, Ohio

Seldon, 8, Ohio

Evelyn, 3, Ohio

Robinson J., 72, Ohio, (Father)

In the 1920 census:

1013 South Lindsey Ave, 21, 22, page 098B,

Spencer, 51, Ohio, Ohio, Ohio, Motorman, Street Car.

Annie, 48, Pennsylvania, Penn, Penn

Seldon, 17, Ohio, Machinist, Steel shop

Evelyn, 12, Ohio

There is some conflict in all the census for Annie. If there are all the same person and there is reason to believe that is so, the 1920 census for birthplaces of her and her parents are wrong. Even in 1910, her birthpalce in Illinois which matches earlier places, differs to the 1920. I think some census error was made in 1920.

Notes for Spencer Thomas Hazen:

In the 1910 census: ED=0206

Spencer T. 43, Ohio

Annie, 40, Illinois

Dorothy, 11, Ohio

Seldon, 8, Ohio

Evelyn, 3, Ohio

Robinson J., 72, Ohio, (Father)

In the 1920 census:

1013 South Lindsey Ave, 21, 22, page 098B,

Spencer, 51, Ohio, Ohio, Ohio, Motorman, Street Car.

Annie, 48, Pennsylvania, Penn, Penn

Seldon, 17, Ohio, Machinist, Steel shop

Evelyn, 12, Ohio

Children of Annette Taylor and Spencer Hazen are:

266 i. Dorothy⁶ Hazen, born Abt. 1899 in Ohio.

267 ii. Seldon Hazen, born Abt. 1902 in Ohio.

268 iii. Evelyn Hazen, born Abt. 1907 in Ohio.

Endnotes

1. Pedigree Tree from Diana Noyes, "Electronic," This includes most of the descendants, especially the Closser's side.

2. Pedigree Tree by paixjoie@mail.icongrp.com, 13541, "Electronic."

3. The 20th Century History of La Porte Co, from Leigh Morris Ancestry Tree.

4. Family Tree and notes from Jackie Bullock, 06/25/01.

5. Smithking15.101001.ged, from Ancestry World Tree.

6. Pedigree Tree by paixjoie@mail.icongrp.com, 13541, "Electronic."

7. Pedigree Tree, by Leigh Morris, "Electronic."

8. 1860 Union, Union Co, Census.

9. Family Tree and notes from Jackie Bullock, 06/25/01.

10. Pedigree Tree, by Leigh Morris, "Electronic."

11. Pictorial and Biographical Record of Indiana, Chicago Goodspeed Brothers, Pub., 1894, pages: 390-392.

12. Indiana, Pictorial and Biographical Record; (pgd0077-0081c).

13. Nicholas obituary, Daily Herald, La Porte Indiana, (PGD0060).

14. Cemetery, Tombstone record for Pine Lake, PGD0060.

15. Nicholas obituary, Daily Herald, La Porte Indiana, Saturday June 20, 1891.

16. 1850 Census, Scipio, La Porte, Indiana;.

17. "LaPorte Enumeration of School children, 1844, 1845, 1846; (pgd0048)."

18. Parker I, William. Family;.

19. Indiana marriages to 1850..

20. "LaPorte Enumeration of School children, 1844, 1845, 1846; (pgd0048)."

21. 1850 Census, Scipio, La Porte, Indiana;.

22. "LaPorte Enumeration of School children, 1844, 1845, 1846; (pgd0048)."

23. 1850 Census, Scipio, La Porte, Indiana;.

24. Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920 (PGD0185), contains several other unidentified Parkers.

25. History and Biographical, 20th Century Record of La Porte Co., Indiana by the Rev. 600..

26. Letter describing activities on various William's children and wives, (pgd0030, 0148).

27. Pedigree Tree, by Leigh Morris, "Electronic."

28. History and Biographical, 20th Century Record of La Porte Co., Indiana by the Rev. 600..

29. History of LaPorte County, 1880, (PGD0078).

30. Marriages, La Porte County , 1832-1850 DAR.

31. History of LaPorte County, 1880, (PGD0078).

32. Marriages, La Porte County , 1832-1850 DAR.

33. Pedigree Tree, by Leigh Morris, "Electronic."

34. 1850 Census: Union, Union Co, Indiana.

35. Pedigree Tree, by Leigh Morris, "Electronic."

36. 1850 Census, Scipio, La Porte, Indiana;.

37. Pedigree Tree, by Leigh Morris, "Electronic."

38. 1850 Census, Scipio, La Porte, Indiana;.

39. Pedigree Tree, by Leigh Morris, "Electronic."

40. Marriage records of La Porte Co., Indiana, 1850-1920.

41. 1850 Census, Scipio, La Porte, Indiana;.

42. History of Jennings Co., In, 1956, compiled by Mrs. Helen Leland et al,.

43. 1850 Census, Scipio, La Porte, Indiana;.

44. Family Tree of Richard Hassand.

45. Closser tree by Diana Noyes.

46. History of LaPorte County, 1880, (PGD0078).

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