This is my genealogy blog tracing families from the Southern Illinois counties of Wayne, Jefferson, Hamilton, White, Clay, Richland and Lawrence. Come see if we're related and share some information. Search using "revised" for updates to older blog entries. Use the Ahnentafel page to navigate through family lines. Use Research Logs & Other Posts to see other topics.
Burke, Arthur. The Prominent Families of the United States of America, New York, NY: Heraldic Publishing Co., Inc. 1975.
Thomas Leffingwell, of Norwich, Conn., was the founder of this family in America, but the date of his arrival in New England is unknown. In 1645 he appears to have rendered valuable assistance to Uncas, the Mohegan Sachem, when the latter was besieged by the Narragansett Indians. He was appointed a Lieutenant, 1672, and served in King Philip's War; Deputy, 1661-1710; m. Mary (--?--) and had issue:
1. Thomas b. 27 Aug. 1649; Ensign, Norwich (Conn.) Militia; admitted Freeman 1671; m. 1672, Mary, dau. of Richard Bushnell, and by her (who d. 2 Sept. 1745,) had issue; d. 5 March 1724.
Catherine Tyler aka Caty Born: ca. 1730 Caroline County, Virginia Died: after 1819 Buried: Unknown Married: James Maulding ca. 1753 in Caroline Co., Virginia Records: 1798 - October 9, Logan Co., KY - Caty Maulding administrator
It's good to review your notes. Here's a case in point. When I was working on the Ohio Book No. 1 post I came across the marriage of Elizabeth Ann Coy & Jacob Duncan, January 18, 1844 in Muskingum Co. Then I started doing more researching and came up with the following: Jacob Duncan Born: 1823 Ohio Died: Unknown Buried: Unknown Married 1) Elizabeth Ann Coy - see below 2) Providence Edwards - see below
James Maulding Born: ca. 1725 Caroline Co., Virginia Died: 1797 Logan Co., Kentucky Buried: Unknown Married: Caty Tyler, ca. 1753 in Caroline Co., Virginia Occupation: Farmer, Judge The Tennessee Mauldings scattered all over Middle and West Tennessee as well as into Western Kentucky. Each branch of the family had many children, some of whom married into some of the most prominent families of the Red River section. The men in the Mauldin family were keen sighted and made money rapidly. They acquired vast landed estates, moving with the progress of migration of their day. [Red River Settlements, p. 48] Records: 1777 - Oct. - Nov. - George Rogers Clark's diary - The following extracts include the entries made by Clark on his way to Williamsburg, after leaving the Wilderness Road: Oct. 14 - left Capt. Pawling; marched 15 miles. Oct. 15 - crossed Powell's river; marched 20 miles; camped on the south of side of Powell's mountain. Oct. 16 - Go to the 'rye cocks' - 9 miles. Oct. 17 - [Got] to Blackamoore's - 6 miles
Bell, Carol. Ohio Guide to Genealogical Sources, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. nd
Land Surveys: Ohio had many different land surveys resulting in different types of records. It is important to know the type of survey in each county before attempting to do extensive land and deed research. Knepper, George. The Official Ohio Lands Book.
Includes maps of Ohio - The Building of Ohio; Ohio's Major Land Surveys; Counties Showing Formation Year
Bell, Carol. Ohio Wills & Estates to 1850: An Index, Columbus, OH, 1981.
Ohio Network of American History Research Centers - formed in 1970 to provide cooperative statewide collecting, cataloging and reference services for Ohio's historical source materials. With primary emphasis on local government records, manuscripts, newspapers and audiovisual materials. The network is composed of eight units: two historical societies and six universities, all positioned geographically around the major metropolitan areas of the state.
Coshocton County formed 1811 from Muskingum Co., county seat: Coshocton. Sources indexed:
Will & Inventory Record 1, 2B & C, D & E 1811-1850
Mary (--?--) Born: 1699 Died: April 13, 1761, Scotch Plains, New Jersey Buried: Baptist Church, Scotch Plains, New Jersey Married: William Darby Children: Elias John Samuel William Ephraim Margaret Mary
The Wayne County Press is published on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Local subscribers outside Fairfield get it on Wednesdays and Friday. If you are in Fairfield driving around, you always slow down to see what's up on the Press window. They actually write breaking news on large pieces of paper and tape them to the window. Always look out for gawkers near 213 East Main and don't rear end anyone. Those of us who live outside Wayne County get the paper much later and sometimes get two issues on the same day. Anyway, here are some good stories about relatives from the September papers I thought I'd share. September 5, 2017, Crumbacher Reunion Held Recently
William Darby known as Deacon William for his standing in the church. Born: 1693 Died: February 26, 1775 in Elizabeth, New Jersey Buried: Baptist Church, Scotch Plains, New Jersey Married: Mary (--?--) Records: 1743 - The first meeting house erected by the Baptists in Scotch Plains was probably commenced in the year 1743. The managers engaged in its erection were John Stites, William Lines and William Darby. The land upon which it was built, including the graveyard, was given to the church by William Darby, its first ruling elder. In 1759, the house was much enlarged, covered with cedar shingles both roof and sides, and so finished as to afford agreeable accommodations to the rapidly increasing congregation. This house continued in existence until the winter of 1816-1817, when it took fire and was burned to the ground.
