Cliffords

582. GEORGE⁶ W. SHRUM (JR.) (Sarah⁵ Ann Clifford, James⁴, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born 17 August 1817; married MARGARET ROBB; born circa 1815. Margaret was probably the sister of Robert Robb (1816-1890) who married Mary M. [-?-] (1812-1897)¹⁸⁷⁶ and had son Benjamin Rugh Robb who married Jane McKelvey (see #1192). In the 1850 and 1870 federal censuses for Fairfield Township and Ligonier Township, respectively, George was listed as a farmer.¹⁸⁷⁷ In 1880, George was living in Ligonier Township with two of his unmarried daughters, Margaret Shrum and Adaline Shrum.¹⁸⁷⁸

 

Children of George (Jr.) and Margaret (Robb) Shrum:

	1062	i.	Robert7 Shrum; born 11 January 1843; in 1870, Robert Shrum was living in the household of Elizabeth Elder, age 50, and her children Elizabeth Elder, age 20, and William Elder, age 15.1879 They were next door to Robert's parents. By 1880, Robert, still living near his father in Ligonier Township, had married Catherine Shadron; born June 1846. She was a daughter of William and Barbara Shadron. Children of Robert and Catherine Shrum (a) Adala Shrum, born 5 July1871; married, 1894, Oliver Hoover. Adala was a teacher (b) Georgia Shrum, born 7 February 1874; married, 1898, Albert Jones of Ligonier; born circa 1873.1880 In 1910, the family lived in Ligonier, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; where Albert was farming (census page 2A). Children of Albert and Georgia (Shrum) Jones known from the 1910 federal census (all born in Pennsylvania): (i) Ralph Jones; born (private). (ii) Mary Jones; born (private). (iii) Harriet Jones; born (private). In 1900, Robert and Catherine but no children were still living in Ligonier Township.1881
	1063	ii.	Sarah Shrum; born circa 1844.
	1064	iii.	Margaret Shrum; born circa 1846.
	1065	iv.	Adaline Shrum; born circa 1849.
	1066	v.	Elizabeth Shrum; born circa 1852.

605. J. EPHRAIN⁶ MILLS (Nancy⁵ Whitsett, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born circa 1800 in Kentucky; married MARY WORCESTER; born circa 1802; died 1860.¹⁸⁸²

In 1826, Ephrain and Mary were living in Fayette County, Indiana.¹⁸⁸³ In 1850, the family was living in Jenning Township, Fayette County, Indiana, where Ephraim was enumerated as a cabinet maker.¹⁸⁸⁴ Others listed in the household in 1850, all presumed to be children, were Miriam Mills, born circa 1822 in Indiana; William Mills, born circa 1827 in Indiana; and Samatha Mills, born circa 1829 in Indiana. Their dates do not mesh with those listed next.

 

Children of J. Ephrain and Mary (Worcester) Mills:

	1067	i.	Nancy7 Mills; born circa 1822 in Indiana; died 1903; married (first) 1846 Andrew Chapman; married (second), in 1864 [—?—] Lair. In 1900, Nancy, widow? was living with her daughter Lucy C. Sayres and her family. Children of Andrew and Nancy (Mills) Chapman: (a) Susan Caroline Chapman (married Robert Sayres?). (b) John Chapman. (c) Lucy Chapman; born December 1855 in Ohio; married Robert Sayres; born May 1846 in Ohio. In 1880, Robert, Lucy and son Marshall were in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, where Robert was listed as an insurance agent (page 187). In 1900, the family was in Union Township, Clinton County, where Robert was still selling insurance (page 15A). Also in the family in 1900, was Nancy Chapman, mother of Lucy. Children of Robert and Lucy (Chapman) Sayres known from the federal censuses (both born in Ohio): (i) Marshall C. Sayres; born March 1880. (ii) Esther Sayres; born April 1894.
	1068	ii.	infant son Mills; died in infancy.
	1069	iii.	Sarah Mills; born November 1823 in Indiana; married, 1842, Joseph Graham; born circa 1819 in Virginia. In 1870 the family was living in Sacramento, California (census page 259), where Joseph was enumerated as a blacksmith. In 1900, Sarah, widow, was head of household in Sacramento, California, with children Orpheus, Mary E. Allen and Mary's son Arthur (page 7B). Children of Joseph and Sarah (Mills) Graham: (a) Mary Emily Graham; born July 1844 in Ohio; married Darwin Luther Allen. In 1900, Mary E., married, was living with her mother in Sacramento, California, where she was enumerated as a school teacher. Child of Darwin and Mary (Graham) Allen known from the 1900 federal census: (i) Arthur W. Allen; born August 1877 in California. In 1900, Arthur, single and living with his mother, was enumerated as a school teacher. (b) Arthur Addison Graham; born circa 1845; married Milicent McKean. (c) Roscelia Margaret Graham; born circa 1848 in Indiana; married William C. Fitch; born circa 1841 in New York state. In 1880, the family was in Sacramento, California where William worked in a railroad shop (page 138). By 1910, Roscelia was living with her married daughter Beatrice in San Francisco. Children of William and Roscelia (Graham) Fitch known from the 1880 and 1910 federal censuses (all born in California): (i) Ada Fitch; born circa 1867. (ii) Beatrice G. Fitch; born circa 1870; married [—?—] Dwyer. In 1910, Beatrice, widow, was head of household in San Francisco, District 39, with her children and her mother, Roscelia Fitch (page 1B). Known children of Beatrice Dwyer were Rose F. Dwyer and Harold B. Dwyer. (iii) William L. Fitch; born circa 1871. (iv) Irma R. Fitch; born circa 1873. (d) Orpheus Eugene Graham; born October 1849 in Indiana. He probably did not marry. In 1900, Orpheus, single and living with his mother in Sacramento, California, was listed as a painter. (e) Frank Lester Graham. (f) Ernest Mills Graham; born circa 1860 in Ohio; married Emma McNaul.
	1070	iv.	Melissa Mills; born 1825; married, circa 1849, James Doutlhet. James and Melissa had six children, names not known. Melissa died after the birth of the sixth child.
	1071	v.	James Addison Mills; born circa 1827; married Elizabeth Thomas; born circa 1827 in Indiana. In 1860 (page 28) and 1880 (page 68) James, Elizabeth and daughter Nancy were living in Sacramento, California, where James was listed as a farmer and lumber dealer. Their child was (i) Nancy Olive Mills; born circa 1854 in Indiana.
	1072	vi.	Caroline Mills; born 1829; died young.
	1073	vii.	John Fletcher Mills; born 1831; died young.
	1074	viii.	Abner Clifford Mills; born 1833; died in infancy.
	1075	ix.	Miriam Mills; born 1835; died 1854.
	1076	x.	William Harrison Mills; born 12 September 1836 in Indiana; married, 1 January 1867, Maria Elizabeth Haswell; born 9 August 1846 in Ohio. In 1880, the family was living in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California (page 138), where William H. was manager of a resort. Children of William and Maria (Haswell) Mills: (a) Ruskin Haswell Mills. (b) Irving Woods Mills, born circa 1871 in California; (c) Ardelia Mills, born circa 1873 in California (d) Elizabeth Mills (married [-?-] Crothers).

606. ELIZA⁶ MILLS (Nancy⁵ Whitsett, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born 1804 in Kentucky; died circa 1895 in California; married (first) DANIEL PARIS; born circa 1803 in Kentucky. Emily married (second) [-?-] MILLER.¹⁸⁸⁵

In 1826, Daniel and Elizabeth were living in either Clinton or Fayette County, Ohio.¹⁸⁸⁶ In 1850, they were in Wilmington Township, Clinton County, Ohio, where Daniel was enumerated as a trader.¹⁸⁸⁷ Living in the same household in 1850 was daughter Emily, her husband Joshua Ellis, enumerated as a druggist, and their child Eugene Ellis. In 1870, Eliza was living with her daughter Emily Ellis in Bloomington, Illinois.

 

Children of Daniel and Eliza (Mills) Paris:

	1077	i.	David7 Henry Paris.
	1078	ii.	Emily E. Paris; born circa 1820 in Ohio; died 5 December 1907 in California; married Joshua Carmen Ellis; born circa 1823 in Ohio; died 25 September 1903. In 1850, the family was living with Emily's parents in Wilmington, Clinton County, Illinois, where Joshua was listed as a druggist. In 1870, the family was in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, where Joshua was a druggist-merchant (page 108). Children of Joshua and Emily (Paris) Ellis known in part from the 1850 and 1870 federal censuses: (a) Eugene E. Ellis, born circa 1840 in Ohio, married (first) Florence Talf, married (second) Mrs. S. Whitaker. (b) May Ellis, married Wesley F. Adams. (c) Frank Denver Ellis; born circa 1857 in Ohio. (d) Charles Manning Ellis; born circa 1859 in Ohio. (e) Thomas W. Ellis; born circa 1862 in Illinois. (f) Bernice Ellis. (g) George Eli Ellis; born circa 1865 in Illinois; married (first) Ella Courchesme, married (second) Margaret Fitzpatrick. (h) John W. Ellis; born circa 1867 in Illinois; married (first) Frances Ztinus, married (second) Maggie Dwyer.

607. ABNER⁶ CLIFFORD MILLS (Nancy⁵ Whitsett, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born 25 December 1807 in Kentucky; died 9 June 1875; married, 22 January 1822, (first) HULDA HALL; born circa 1813 in Kentucky; died 6 October 1861, married, (second), 1864, (Mrs.) Sarah A. Adams.1888 Her maiden name was Turner. Hulda Hall (#614) was a child of Richard and Rebecca (Whitsett) Hall (#223); hence Abner and Hulda were first cousins.

Abner was a farmer and lived in the Sabina area of Clinton County, Ohio. He was a Justice of the Peace and had numerous other civic functions, such as Treasurer and Trustee. In 1850 and 1860, Abner, Hulda and family were living in Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio.In 1870 Abner was still in Richland Township, with second wife Sarah, born circa 1820 in New Jersey. ¹⁸⁸⁹

 

Children of Abner Clifford and Hulda (Hall) Mills (all born in Ohio):

	1079	i.	Richard7 H. Mills; born 2 January 1833; married, 1861, Mary Evans. Richard was in the Civil War and died in Danville Hospital (probably Danville, Vermillion County, Illinois).1890 In 1870, Mary and children were living next door to Richard’s father in Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio (page 582). Children of Richard and Mary (Richard) Mills: (a) Stephen A. Mills; born 28 November 1861, married Mary McCabe; born March 1858 in New York state. In 1900 the family was living in Chicago, Ward 13, Illinois, where Stephen was enumerated as an accountant (page 2A). Children of Stephen and Mary (McCabe) Mills known from the 1900 federal census (all born in Illinois): (i) Harriett N. MIlls; born May 1887. (ii) Stewart Mills; born February 1893. (iii) Gertrude Mills; born November 1894. (iv) Austin Mills; born June 1897. (b) Carrie M. Mills; born 27 August 1863 in Ohio; married S. Eldon Irvin; born circa 1862 in Ohio. The family lived in Washington, Ward 1, Fayette County, Ohio, where Eldon was a grocery store owner in 1910 (page 10A), an overseer of school buildings in 1920 (page 6A), and a janitor of public schools in 1930 (page 11A). Children of Eldon and Carrie (Mills) Irvin known from the federal censuses (all born in Ohio): (i) Mary Irvin; born circa 1890. (ii) Clarence Irvin; born circa 1893. (iii) Theodore Irvin; born circa 1895; married Jlo [—?—]; born circa 1905 in Ohio. In 1930 Theodore and Jlo were living near Theodore's parents in Washington, Fayette County, Ohio, where Theodore was enumerated as a bookkeeper for a retail ? company.
	1080	ii.	Eliza Ann Mills; born 20 January 1834; died November 1903; married, 4 March 1858, Austin Blackmore; born November 1829 in Ohio; died November 1903. In 1880, Austin, Eliza and children Emily and Flora were living in Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio, where Austin was listed as a farmer.1891 By 1900, the family had moved to Kansas City, Ward 8, Missouri; whiere Austin was enumerated as a carpenter (page 3A). Children of Austin and Eliza Ann (Mills) Blackmore: (a) Frank Clifford Blackmore. (b) Emily May Blackmore, born circa 1860 in Ohio, enumerated as a school teacher in 1880, when she was living with her parents, married John W. Rodgers. (c) Flora Blance Blackmore, born May 18711872 in Ohio.
	1081	iii.	Daniel Harvey Mills; born 18 April 1835; died 29 April 1910; married, 21 December 1858, Jemina Ann Roberds; born April 1840; died 20 April 1911. She was a daughter of Elias Roberds. Daniel was a Civil War veteran, serving in Company B, 149th Regiment, in 1864. He was a farmer and lived in the Sabina area of Clinton County, Ohio. In 1880, Daniel, Jeminah, and sons Charles and Edwin were living in Richland Township, Clinton County,1892 According to The History of Clinton County, Daniel was associated with the Christian Church, and his wife with the Methodist Church. Children of Daniel and Jemina (Roberds) Mills: (a) Emma C. Mills. (b) Frank A. Mills. (c) Charles Milton Mills, born October 1866 in Ohio, married (first) Harriet Elizabeth Greely, married (second) Lucy Greely, married (third) Frostie R. Hallan; born January 1880 in Ohio. In 1900, Charles and Frostie were living in White Oak Township, Highland County, Ohio, where Charles was listed as a miller (page 11A). In 1910 (page 10A), and 1920 (page 6A), Charles and Frostie, were in Tiffin Township, Adams County, Ohio, where Charles was a proprietor of a flour mill; no children reported for these censuses. (d) Edwin C. Mills, born October 1868 in Ohio, married Lizzie E. Schweickart; born January 1866 in Ohio. In 1900 the family was in Jefferson Township, Brown County, Ohio, where Edwin was farming (page 8A). Children of Edwin and Lizzie (Schweickart) Mills known from the 1900 federal census (all born in Ohio): (i) Barbara A. Mills; born July 1896. (ii) Edith E. Mills; born March 1899.
	1082	iv.	Burwell B. Mills; born 29 April 1837. Burwell, according to The History of Clinton County,1893 was in the Civil War and died (date not known) in a hospital in Indiana.
	1083	v.	Angeline Mills; born 6 July 1839 in Ohio; died 12 November 1923 in Burlingame, Dragoon Township, Osage County, Kansas; married, 24 August 1864, Alexander C. Easter; born 4 November 1838 in Ohio; died 15 January 1930 in Osage County, Kansas. In 1880, Alexander, Angeline and children Perry, Grace and Burwell were living in Dragoon Township, Osage County, Kansas, where Alexander was enumerated as a minister and farmer.1894 Children of Alexander and Angeline (Mills) Easter: (a) Perry Hall Easter, born 15 January 1866, died 1903, married Ann Easter. (b) Grace M. Easter, born 14 June 1868, died 1950. (c) Burwell Mills Easter, born 19 April 1871, married Roberta Beulah Garth. (d) John Clifford Easter, born 1872, died 2 August 1872. (e) Cornelia Patience Easter, born and died 11 June 1879.1895
	1084	vi.	Rebecca Jane Mills; born 3 January 1841; married, 2 November 1865, Charles Hughes; born 18 October 1837; died 18 September 1917. I can nor relate this Charles Hughes with the descendants of David and Emily (Whitsett) Hughes. In 1880, Charles, Rebecca and children were living in Wilmington Township, Clinton County, Ohio, where Charles was enumerated as a carpenter.1896 Children of Charles and Rebecca (Mills) Hughes (a) Ada Hughes, born circa 1868 in Ohio. (b) Myrtle Hughes, born circa 1873 in Ohio, married James McWilliams.
	1085	vii.	Burzilla Mills; born 4 May 1849; died 1874; married, 2 November 1869, George D. H. Glass; born 2 January 1846 in Ohio. In 1870, George and Burzilla, no children reported, were living in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio (page 603), where George was listed as a clerk in a shoe store. Their child was (a) Mary B. Glass; born circa 1871 in Ohio; married Frank Caudle; born circa 1869 in Ohio. In 1910 the family was in Wilmington, Ward 2, Clinton County, Ohio (page 2B), where Frank was enumerated as a commercial traveller - silk ?hose. Children of Frank and Mary (Glass) Caudle known from the 1910 federal census: (i) Frederick L. Caudle; born 1900 in Ohio. (ii) Katherine Caudle; born circa 1903 in Ohio.
	1086	viii.	Werden (Worden?) Mills; born 16 July 1850; died 6 July 1911; married, 14 April 1875, Sarah Jane Spurgeon; born 23 February 1851. Their children: (a) Flora May Mills, married William H. Morrow. (b) Earl B. Mills; born circa 1883 in Ohio; married (tentative) Bashie (?Burlie) Yeazel; born circa 1887 in Ohio. In 1920, Earl, Burlie and son John Worden Mills were living in Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio, where Earl was farming (page 2B). Child of Earl and Burlie (Yeazel) Mills known from the 1920 federal census: (i) John Worden Mills; born circa 1913 in Ohio.
	1087	ix.	Frank B. Mills; born 30 April 1856 in Ohio; married, 27 December 1882, Frances (Frankie) Shrieves or Shine; born 2 January 1859 in New York. In 1900, the family was living in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio (page 12A), where Frank was enumerated as a lawyer. In 1910, Frankie, widow, was living with her unmarried sisters, Emma and Elizabeth Shine, in Wilmington, Ward 3, Clinton County (page 4A). Their children were (a) Mary E. Mills, born 8 November 1883 in Ohio; married Lawrence K. Landon. (b) Maynard Shrieves Mills, born 14 February 1886 in Ohio; died 8 January 1972 in Middletown, Ohio; married Helen Strodtbeck; born circa 1891 in Ohio. Maynard was a dentist. The family lived in Middletown, Butler County, Ohio. Children of Maynard and Helen (Strodtbeck) Mills known from the 1920 (page 3B) and 1930 (page 8B) federal censuses: (i) Mary Lou Mills; born circa 1917 in Ohio. (ii) John Maynard; born (private) in Ohio.

608. MARY⁶ (POLLY) ANN MILLS (Nancy⁵ Whitsett, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born 10 October 1810 in Kentucky; died 2 December 1864 near Monmouth, Illinois. On 15 September 1829, she married SAMUEL HALLAM; born 22 February 1808 in Pennsylvania.¹⁸⁹⁷

In 1850 (census page 67), and 1860 (page 0?), Samuel, Mary Ann, and family were living in Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois, where Samuel was farming. By 1870, Mary Ann had died and Samuel had married Mary [—?—]; born circa 1831 in ?Pennsylvania. Samuel was still living in Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois in 1870 (page 135).
 

Children of Samuel and Mary Ann (Mills) Hallam (all born in Ohio except Samuel):

	1088	i.	Eliza7 Jane Hallam; born 4 July 1830; died 9 September 1901; married, 4 January 1849, Isaac Chrisman Williams; born 20 November 1819; died 8 June 1869. In 1860, the family was living in Bloomington, Clinton County, Ohio, where Isaac C. was enumerated as a physician. In 1870, Eliza, widow, and children were living in Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois (page 162); no occupations given. Children of Isaac and Eliza (Hallam) Williams, all born in Ohio (dates from the 1860 and 1870 federal censuses): (a) Priscilla Williams; born circa 1850 (b) Mary Elizabeth Williams; born circa 1852. (c) Harriet Hallam Williams; born circa 1854. (d) Martha Telfair Williams; born circa 1857. (e) Edgar M. Williams; born circa 1859. (f) Roger T. Williams; born circa 1862. (g) Maude Williams; probably died young. (h) Isaac Chrisman Williamsl born circa 1868.
	1089	ii.	Harriet E. Hallam, born circa born 1832.
	1090	iii.	Mary Margaret Hallam, born circa 1836.
	1091	iv.	David Milton Hallam, born circa 1832 or circa 1837 in Ohio; married Mary [—?—]; born March 1842 in Illinois. David was a farmer. The family lived in Cedar Township, Knox County, Illinois in 1870 (page 8A) and in Monmouth Township, Warren County, Illinois in 1880 (page 211) and 1900 (page 4B). Chiildren (all born in Illinois) known from the federal censuses: (a) Orlin Hallam, born circa 1862. (b) Samuel S. Hallam, born November 1863; (tentative) married Ellen or Ella [—?—]; born August 1864 in Illinois. Samuel S. was a lawyer in Monmouth Township, Warren County, Illinois in 1900 (page 12A) and 1910 (page 21B). No children reported for these two censuses. (c) Chinnie Hallam (daughter), born June 1866. (d) Charles Hallam, born circa 1869. (e) Frank Hallam, born circa 1872. (f) Minnie Hallam, born November 1874. (g) George Hallam, born October 1878.
	1092	v.	Calvin Hallam, born circa 1839.
	1093	vi.	Absalom Hallam, born circa 1841.
	1094	vii.	Caroline Lydia Hallam, born circa 1843.
	1095	viii.	Cornelia Maria Hallam, born circa 1845.
	1096	ix.	George Gilbert Hallam, born circa 1847.
	1097	x.	Virginia Hallam; born November 1850; died 21 April 1901; married, 22 February 1872, Josiah (Scott) Whitman; born 1850 in Illinois In 1880, the family was living in Indianola, Warren County, Iowa (census page 386), where Josiah was listed as a laborer. Josiah had died by 1900, when Virginia, widow, was living with her son George in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa (page 17B). Children of Josiah and Virginia (Hallam) Whitman known from the 1880 federal census: (a) George Whitman, born December 1873; he was enumerated as a cigar maker in 1900, when he was living with his mother. (b) Olive Whitman, born circa 1875 in Iowa. (c) Blanche Whitman, born circa 1876 in Iowa.
	NN	xi.	Samuel Hallam, born circa 1854 in Illinois. Samuel is known only from the 1860 federal census when he was living with his parents.

609. CAROLINE⁶ MILLS (Nancy⁵ Whitsett, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born 25 January 1812 in Kentucky; died 5 December 1855 in Indianola, Iowa; on 18 January 1830, she married JEHU JOHN REED; born 13 December 1803 in Kentucky; died 5 April 1851.¹⁸⁹⁸

In 1850, Jehu, Caroline and children were living in Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio, where Jehu was enumerated as a farmer.¹⁸⁹⁹ They were living next door to Caroline (Mills) Reed's brother Joseph Addison Reed and his family.

 

Children of Jehu John and Caroline (Mills) Reed:

	1098	i.	Rosina7 Reed; born 31 January 1831; died circa 1905; married, 22 April 1852, Arthur Roberts; born circa 1833 in Ohio; died circa 1915. In 1860, the family lived in Washington, Warren County, Iowa, where Arthur was listed as a drover (page 47). Also with the family in 1860 was Abraham Reed; born circa 1835 in Ohio. In 1880, Arthur, Rosina and children Lynn, Blanche, and Emma were living in Otter Township, Warren County Ohio (page 437). Arthur was listed as a farmer. Children of Arthur and Rosina (Reed) Roberts (apparently all born in Iowa) known from the 1860 and 1880 federal censuses: (a) Eugene Roberts; born circa 1853. (b) Frank Roberts; born circa 1855. (c) John Roberts; born circa 1859. (d) Lynn Roberts, born circa 1866. (e) Blanche Roberts, born circa 1868. (f) Emma Roberts, born circa 1872. (g) Frank Roberts (again).
	1099	ii.	Absalom Reed; born 29 October 1832 in Ohio; died 30 August 1894; married, 30 March 1865, Mary E. Roberts; born circa 1840 in Iowa. The family was enumerated in Indianola Township, Warren County, Iowa in 1880 (page 383), where Absalom was buying and selling stock. In 1920, Mary E. was living with her son Clyde and his family in Oklahoma. Children of Absalom and Mary (Roberts) Reed: (a) Clyde E. Reed, born March 1866 in Iowa; married Mary (Nannie) Ray; born March 1866 in Iowa. The family lived in Oklahoma where Clyde was a cotton buyer and merchant (1900: Woods Township, Woods County, page 4B) (1910: Mountain View Township, Kioewa County, page 2A) (1920: Mountain View Township, Kioewa County, page 7B). Children of Clyde and Nannie (Ray ) Reed known from the federal censuses (all born in Oklahoma) (i) Paul K. Reed; born May 1894. In 1920, Paul, single and living with his parents, was enumerated as a cotton buyer for the ?state. (ii) Mabel Doreen? Reed; born May 1899. In 1920, Mabel, single and living with her parents, was enumerated as a public school teacher. (iii) Ralph S. Reed; born circa 1901. (b) Charles M. Reed, born 1867 in Iowa; married Lillian McDaniel; born circa 1875 in Ohio. In 1910, the family lived in Mountain View, Ward 1, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, where Charles was a manager of a furniture store (page 2B). Children of Charles and Lillian (McDaniel) Reed known from the 1910 federal census (all born in Oklahoma): (i) Charles C. Reed; born v]circa 1898. (ii) Mary ?I Reed; born circa 1899. (iii) Edith J. Reed; born circa 1901. (iv) Glen A. Reed; born circa 1904. (v) Dortha? Reed; born circa 1909. (c) William Ray Reed, born circa 1869 in Iowa; married Ida Keterman; born circa 1883 in Virginia. William, Ida and daughter Muriel were living in Calument Township, Canadian County, Oklahoma in 1920, where William was enumerated as a carpenter. Child of William and Ida (Keterman) Reed known from the 1920 federal census: (i) Muriel Reed; born circa 1904 in Oklahoma. (d) Caroline Reed (not enumerated with the family in 1880). (e) Jennie Reed, born circa 1874 in Colorado (married Edgar Smith).
	1100	iii.	John Reed; born July 1834; married, 9 October 1867, Sarah Dotson.
	1102	iv.	Mary Louisa Reed; born 11 August 1838; died 23 August 1855.
	1103	v.	Josephus Reed; born 8 March 1840; died in infancy.

610. JOSEPH⁶ ADDISON MILLS (Nancy⁵ Whitsett, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born 6 March 1814 in Fayette County, Ohio; died 28 December 1864 in Atlanta, Illinois; married MARGARET HEATH ADAMS; born June 1812 near Chillicothe, Ohio.¹⁹⁰⁰

In 1850, Joseph, Margaret, and children were living in Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio, where Joseph was enumerated as a miller. Also living with the family in 1850 was Patience Adams, born circa 1777 in New Jersey. She was probably the mother of Margaret. By 1860 the family had moved to Atlanta, Logan County, Illinois, where Joseph was enumerated as ?saddles and harness (census page 21). In 1900, Margaret, widow, was living with her son Frank B. Burwell and his family. Joseph was also into politics, having been a member of both the Ohio and Iowa Legislatures—see also the biography of his son Frank Burwell Mills #1106.

 

Children of Joseph and Margaret (Adams) Mills (all born in Ohio):

	1104	i.	Cornelia7 Maria Mills; born 20 October 1836 in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio; married (first), 23 March 1863, William N. Poak; born August 1832; died March 1880 in Atlanta, Logan County, Illinois. Cornelia married (second) Gilbert Hodges. In 1860, Cornelia, single and living with her parents, was enumerated as a school teacher. In 1920, Cornelia, widow, was living with her son Addison and wife in Riverside, California. Children of William and Cornelia (Mills) Poak: (a) Lycurgus Franklin Poak. (b) Joseph Addison Poak; born 22 August 1866 in Illinois: died 8 June 1955 in California;1900b married Josephine Cook; born circa 1870 in Missouri. Apparently Addison and Jospehine did not have children. In 1910, the couple was in Tonopah Township, Nye County, Nevada, where Addison was listed as mining quartz (page 3A); in 1920 (page 8A) and 1930 (page 2B), they were in Riverside, Ward 6, Riverside County, California, where Addison was farming. Also in the family in 1920 was Addison's mother, Cornelia Hodges, widow. (c) Ralph J. Poak.
	1105	ii.	Patience Eliza Mills; born 23 August 1838 in Port William, Ohio; died 2 April 1868 in Lincoln, Illinois; married, in 1861, Edward W. Plummer; born 12 August 1835. Their children: (a) May Hortense Plummer, married William McFadden. (b) Orpha Fay Plummer; born April 1865 in Illinois; married Allen Lincoln Dunn; born September 1866 in Missouri. The couple apparently did not have children. In 1900 (page 1A) and 1910 (page 1B), Allen and Orphah were in Chicago, Ward 26, Illinois, where Allen was a telegraph linesman in 1900 and an inside wirer for an electrical company in 1910. (c) Marcus Fayette Plummer.
	1106	iii.	Frank Burwell Mills; born 10 January 1842 in Port William, Ohio; married, 22 June 1877, Clara Orrilla Humason; born 27 April 1853 in Peoria, Illinois. Frank was a Civil War veteran, Eighth Illinois Infantry. In 1900, the family was in East Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, where Frank was enumerated as a newspaper publisher (census page 21B). In 1910, Frank and Orilla had moved to Morton Township, Tazwell County, where Frank was listed as publisher of ?paper (9A). By 1920, Orillla had died, and Frank, lodger, was in Salem, Ward 3, Marion County, Illinois, and listed as Editor, printing office. Frank was a newspaper publisher. The following biography of Frank Burwell Mills is from History of Logan County, Illinois, together with sketches. . ., (1886), page 295 (online in the Stories and Publications section of ancestry.com): FRANK B. MILLS, editor and publisher of the Lincoln Herald, is a son of Joseph A. and Margaret H. (Adams) Mills, natives of Ohio. Mr. Mills, Sr., was at different times, engaged in merchandising and other occupations. He was in the Ohio Legislature from 1851 to 1853, having been elected a Whig. In 1853 he removed to Iowa, where, as a Republican, he served one year in the Legislature of that State. He came with his family in 1857 to Atlanta, in this county, where he died in December, 1864. His wife is yet living at Atlanta. Their three children are Cornelia M. (Poak), residing at Osceola, Mo.; Patience E. (Plummer), died at Lincoln in 1867, and Frank B. The last named was born Jan. 10, 1842, in Clinton County, Ohio, where he lived until eleven years old. He lived with his parents at their different homes until August, 1862, when he enlisted in the Seventeenth Illinois Infantry. He served three years, his regiment being consolidated with the Eight Illinois Infantry in May, 1864. He was dischared Aug. 22, 1865, at Baton Rouge, La. Returning to Atlanta he was variously employed until 1870, when he took an interest with Albion Smith in the publication of the Atlanta ,Argus. Jan. 1, 1873, he came to Lincoln, where he has since conducted the Herald. He was married to Orrilla Humason June 23, 1877, and has a family of three children. Children of Frank and Clara Orilla (Humason) Mills: (a) Raymond Burwell Mills; born April 1878 in Illinois; married (first) Anna Barrett Coddington; born August 1879 in Illinois; married (second) Louella L. Haupt; born circa 1883 in Illinois. In 1900, Raymond and Anna, no children reported, lived in East Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, where Raymond was enumerated as a painter (page 21B). In 1920 and 1930, Raymond and Luella lived in Chicago, Illinois, where Raymond was a printer of a daily paper in 1920 (page 11B) and a linotypist for the ? newspaper in 1930 (page 7B). (b) Leigh Addison Mills; born 21 July 1879 in Illinois (re his World War 1 Draft Registration Card); married Olive Iola Hollingsworth; born circa 1880 in Iowa. The family lived in Chicago, Illinois, one of their addresses being Wilcox Street, when Leagh registered for the draft in 1917. Living with Leigh, Olive and daughter in 1910, was Leigh's brother Ellis Mills (page 8B). In 1920, Leigh was enumerated as a printer (page 11B) ande in 1930 as a linotpye operator (page 17B). Also with the family in 1920 was Olive's widowed sister (can not decipher name) and her children Laurel and Dominick. Child of Leigh and Olive (Hollingsworth) Mill known from the federal censuses: (i) Dorothy Mills, born 1900 in Illinois. (c) Gregg Keller Mills; born November 1885 in Illinois; married Henrietta Vivian Greenwood Abbott; born circa 1890 in Illinois. In 1910, the couple was living in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois (page 2B) where Gregg waa listed as an electrician for the telephone company. By 1930 Gregg and Henrietta had moved to Maine Township, Cook County, Illinois, where Frank was enumerated as Supervisor of the telephone company. (page 32A). Gregg and Henrietta probably did not have children. (d) Ellis Heath Mills; born January 1890; married Anna Ellen Neil; born circa 1889 in Illinois. In 1930, the family lived in Chicago, Illinois, where Ellis was listed as a telephoe engineer and Anna as a saleslady in a dress shop (page 4B). Children of Ellis and Anna Neil) Mills known from the 1930 federal census: (i) Donald Mills; born circa 1913 in Illinois. (ii) Ellis Mills; born (private) in Illinois.

611. CHARLES⁶ MILTON MILLS (Nancy⁵ Whitsett, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born 21 February 1816 in Fayette County, Ohio; died 30 October 1888; married (first), 14 April 1844, EMILY JACKSON; born 2 September 1825 in Ohio; died 10 July 1856; married (second), 19 March 1857, EVALINE STEWART; born 29 September 1836 in Indiana; died 4 July 1904.¹⁹⁰² In 1900, Evaline, widow, was living with her daughter Alice May Hartman and her husband in Red Oak City, Iowa.

In 1850, Charles, Emily and children David, Margaret E., Lydia J., and James A. were living in Jasper Township, Fayette County, Ohio, where Charles was enumerated as a farmer.¹⁹⁰³ Sometime between 1850 and 1880, Charles moved to Illinois where three of his children by second wife, Evaline, were born. Charles M. Mill was in Montgomery County, Iowa, in 1880, where his occupation was reported as "boarding house."¹⁹⁰⁴ With him in 1880 was second wife Evaline, and their children Charles, Hattie, Alice, Florence and Harry; also several boarders including Anthony G. Wilson, age 28, "gambler."

 

Children of Charles and first wife Emily (Jackson) Mills (all born in Ohio):

	1107	i.	David7 Henry Mill; born 14 November 1845; married [-?-] Graham.
	1108	ii.	Margaret Emily Mills; born 25 December 1846 in Ohio; married P. S. Douglas; born circa 1840 in Ohio. In 1870, P. S. and Maggie E. and daughter Octavia were living in Red Oak Township, Montgomery County, Iowa, where P. S. was farming.(census page 49). Known child of P. S. and Margaret (Mills) Douglas known from the 1870 federal census: (a) Octavia Douglas; born circa 1868 in Illinois.
	1109	iii.	Lydia Jane Mills; born 4 September 1847; died 28 October 1868.
	1110	iv.	James Abner Mills; born 29 November 1849; died 3 January 1920.
	1111	v.	Joseph Addison Mills; born 22 August 1851; married, 1876, Alice Workman; born circa 1853 in Illinois. In 1880, J. A., Alice and son Joeva were living in Stanberry, Gentry County, Missouri, where J. A. was listed as a jeweler (page 448). Their children: (a) Joeva Kearse Mills; born circa 1879 in Iowa. (b) James Mills. (c) Hallam Gregg Mills; married Ruth Cheatwood.
	1112	vi.	Lucia Ann Mills; born 9 July 1853; died 18 May 1866.
	1113	vii.	Mary E. Mills; born 19 November 1855 in Illinois; died 20 March 1884; married, 16 November 1873, Pearl M. Crawford; born circa 1851 in Ohio. He was a son of George and Susam Crawford. In 1880, the family was living in Red Oak Township, Montgomery County, Iowa, where Pearl was enumerated as a stock dealer (page 336). Children of Pearl and Mary (Mills) Crawford (all believed born in Iowa): (a) William Harvey Crawford; born September 1873 in Illinois; married Minnie M. Dickey; born November 1872 in Illinois. The family lived in Denver, Colorado, where William H. was a laundry driver (1900: page 3B) (1930: page 5A). Child of William and Minnie (Dickey) Crawford: (i) Bessie M. Crawford; born circa 1904 in Colorado. In 1930, Bessie, single and living with her parents, was enumerated as a beauty operator. (b) Nellie Crawford; married George M. Redman. (c) Ida May Crawford; born circa 1879; married J. J. Whitaker. (d) Roy Crawford; married Jennie Rogers.

 

Children of Charles Mills and second wife Evaline (Stewart) Mills:

	1114	viii.	John Miller Mills; born 7 November 1858; died 7 September 1860.
	1115	ix.	Charles Ellsworth Mills; born 16 December 1860 in Illinois; married Emma Fricke; born 3 January 1888. In 1880, Charles, still at home, was reported working in a restaurant. In 1900, Charles and Emma, married 12 years, no children reported, lived in Denver, Arapahoe County, Illinois, where Charles was listed as a salesman (page 12A). The 1900 federal census reported Emma had one child, still living.
	1116	x.	Frank Burwell Mills; born 19 September 1862; died 9 July 1865.
	1117	xi.	Hattie Belle Mills; born circa 1865 in Illinois; died 12 September 1881.
	1118	xii.	Alice May Mills; born May 1868 in Illinois; died 6 January 1921; married, 15 May 1889, George A. Hartman; born 2 March 1863. Alice May Hartman did not have children. In 1900, George and Alice lived in Red Oak (City), Montgomery County, Iowa, where George was enumerated as a carriage primer (page 8A). Also in the family in 1900 was Alice's mother, Evaline Mills, and Alice's brother Harry S. Mills. In 1910 and 1920, George and Alice lived in Denver, Colorado, where George was an automobile painter? in 1910 (page 3A), an automobile trimmer in 1920 (page 1A). Alice died in 1921; and in 1930, George and second wife Mary E. [—?—]; born circa 1893 in New York state, were in Denver where George was the proprietor of an automobile trimming company (page 10A).
	1119	xiii.	Florence Emma Mills; born 22 October 1874; married, 4 December 1894, Edward J. Nixon.
	1120	xiv.	Harry Stewart Mills; born 19 June 1878. In 1900, 1910, and 1920 Harry, single, was living with his sister Alice May Hartman and her husband, George, in Red Oak City, Iowa, in 1900; and in Denver in 1910, and 1920. Harry was an automobile painter.

616. ELIZABETH⁶ JANE HALL (Rebecca⁵ Whitsett, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born circa 1819 in Kentucky; married ELIAS M. SPARKS; born circa 1814 in Kentucky; deceased by the time of the 1880 federal census.

In 1850, Elias, Elizabeth and family were living in Jasper Township, Fayette County, Ohio, where Elias was enumerated as a farmer.¹⁹⁰⁵ By 1880, Elias was deceased, and Elizabeth, widowed, and children John, Henry and Henry's family were living in Jefferson Township, Greene County, Ohio.¹⁹⁰⁶

 

Children of Elias and Elizabeth listed in the 1850 and 1880 federal censuses:

	1121	i.	Margaret7 J. Sparks; born circa 1837 in Kentucky.
	1122	ii.	Silas Sparks; born circa 1838 in Ohio (this would indicate that the Sparks moved from Kentucky to Ohio in 1837 or 1838). In 1880, Silas and wife Christina [-?-], born circa 1839 in Ohio, were living in Jasper Township, Fayette County, Ohio; where Silas was farming (census page 378). Children of Silas and Christina Sparks known from the 1880 federal census (all born in Ohio): (a) Mary Sparks, born circa 1861. (b) Elizabeth Sparks, born circa 1863. (c) Jacob Sparks, born circa 1865. (d) Ada Sparks, born circa 1867. (e) Elias Sparks, born circa 1869. (f) John Sparks, born circa 1870. (g) Henry Sparks, born circa 1874. (h) Christina Sparks, born circa 1876. (i) Albert Sparks, born circa 1878.1907
	1123	iii.	Hiram Sparks; born April 1841 in Ohio. In 1880, Hiram, listed as a farmer, and wife Amanda [—?—]; born November 1844 in Ohio, were living in Jasper Township, Fayette County, Ohio (page 382). In 1900, the family was in Concord Township, Higland County, Ohio, where Hiram was still farming (page 1B). In 1910, Hiram, widower, was in Richland Township, where he was listed as doing odd jobs (page 7A). Children of Hiram and Amanda Sparks known from the 1880 and 1900 federal censuses (all born in Ohio): (a) Laura Sparks, born circa 1866; married Willie S. Allen; born circa 1866 in Ohio. In 1910, Willie, Laura and son Alonzo lived in Jasper Township, Fayette County, Ohio, where Willie was farming. Also in the family in 1910 was Laura's brother Frank C. Sparks. By 1920, the family had moved to Washington Township. Highland County, Ohio, whre William S. was still farming (page 5A). Child of Willie and Laura (Sparks) Allen known from the 1910 and 1920 federal censuses: (i) Alonzo R. Allen; born circa 1894 in Ohio; died 31 July 1962 in a Dayton, Ohio, hospital (Ohio Deaths, 1958-2002); married Hattie E. [—?—]; born circa 1898 in Virginia. In 1910, Alonzo, single was living with his parents, where he was listed as a farm laborer. In 1920, Alonzo R., Hattie and children were living with William's parents. In 1930, the family was in Jasper Township, Fayette County, Ohio, where Alonzo was enumerated as a plasterer. Children of Alonzo and Hattie known from the federal cesuses (all born in Ohio): Sherman Allen; born (private); Robert W. Allen; born (private); and Alonzo Allen; born (private). (b) William H. Sparks, born circa 1869 in Oho; married Bessie [—?—]; born June 1879 in Kentucky; died 2 April 1974 in Clermont, Ohio (Ohio Deaths, 1958-2002. In 1900, William, Bessie and daughter Edith were living in the houshold of William and Hattie Blakely (Bessie's sister) in Miami Townshio, Clermont County, Ohio, where William was enumerated as a farmer (page 6B). In 1910, the family lived in Miami Township, Clermont County, Ohio, where William was listed as a farmer (page 1A). Also living with the family in 1910 was William's borther Stanley Sparks. In 1930, William and Bessie were in Loveland, Hamilton County, Ohio, where William was a proprietor of a hardware store (page 9B). Also with William and Bessie in 1930 were daughter Edith and husband Raymond Bunnell. Children of William and Bessie Sparks known from the federal censuses (both born in Ohio): (i) Edith Sparks; born August 1898; married Raymond Bunnell; born circa 1896 in Ohio. In 1930, they were living with Edith's parents; no children reported in 1930. (ii) Burdett Sparks; born circa 1905. (c) Arte? (son), born 1871. (d) Frank C. Sparks, born December 1872. In 1900, Frank, single and living with his parents, was enumerated as a horse trainer. In 1910, Frank, single, was living with his sister Laura and her family; where he was enumerated as a paperhanger. (e) Hiram Sparks, born Febraury 1878. (f) James Sparks, born circa 1880.1908 (g) Cora E. Sparks, born May 1885. (h) Stanley Sparks; born August 1891; married Johanna [—?—]; born circa 1897 in Germany. In 1910, Stanley, single and living with his parents. was enumerated as an appentrice in a tire shop. In 1930, Stanley, Johanna and children Hazel and Margaret were living in Loveland, Clearmont County, Ohio, at which time Stanley was enumerated as a master pipefitter—owner (page 3A).
	1124	iv.	Mary C. Sparks; born circa 1842-1846.
	1125	v.	John W. Sparks; born April 1847; married Elizabeth Ellen [—?—]; born January 1849. John was single, a farmer, and living with his mother in 1880. 1n 1900, the family was in Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio, where John was a jewler. In 1910 (page 8A) and 1920 (10A), Elizabeth E., widow, and daughter Vesta were still in Richland Township; by 1930, Elilzabeth and Vesta had moved to Sabina, Clinton County, Ohio (page 13A). Children of children of John and Elizaeth Ellen Sparks (all born in Ohio): (a) Elden Sparks; born circa 1876. (b) Pearlman (usually listed as Pearl) Sparks; born January 1878. In 1900, single and living with his mother, Pearl was enumerated as a jewlery salesman. (c) Vesta Sparks; born September 1882. She apparently did not marry. Vesta lived with her mother in 1910, 1920 and 1930. she was enumerated as a saleswoman in a jewlery store in 1910, as a bookkeeper in a bank in 1920, and as an assistant cashier in a bank in 1930.
	1126	vi.	Martha E. Sparks; born circa 1850.
	1127	vii.	Henry Sparks; born circa 1853. In 1880, Henry, single and living with his mother, was enumerated as a farmer (page 276). I can not find this Henry in subsequent censuses.

618. REBECCA⁶ HALL (Rebecca⁵ Whitsett, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born circa 1820 in Kentucky; married, 30 May 1839, in Harrison County, Kentucky,¹⁹⁰⁹ JAMES S. CLIFFORD (#536); died summer 1845. He was a son of Robert Clifford (#211) of Harrison County, and a grandson of Edward Clifford, who was a brother of Rebecca Hall's grandmother Mary (Whitsett) Clifford. Hence Rebecca and James were second cousins. James S. Clifford married (first), 7 January 1836 in Harrison County, Kentucky, Elizabeth Kinsler (also spelled Kinslow);¹⁹¹⁰ apparently Elizabeth died shortly after giving birth to their son William Clifford in 1838.

In 1850, Rebecca Clifford, widow, and children were living with Rebecca's mother, Rebecca (Whitsett) Hall, in Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio.
Children of James and Rebecca (Hall) Clifford:¹⁹¹¹
(a) Harriet A. Clifford, born circa 1840 in Kentucky.
(b) John E. Clifford, born circa 1844 in Kentucky.born circa 1844 in Kentucky. In 1850, Harriet and John were living with their mother in Clinton County, Ohio.
See under James S. Clifford (#536) for generation numbers and more information.


621. RICHARD⁶ HALL (Rebecca⁵ Whitsett, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born April 1822 in Kentucky; married NANCY LAIL; born June 1833 in Kentucky. Nancy was a daughter of John and Burzilla (Brown) Lail of Harrison County, Kentucky.¹⁹¹² (See Chart 4 "Association between Cliffords and Whitsetts and an early Lail family of Harrison County, Kentucky.")

Chart 4. Association between Cliffords and Whitsetts and an early Lail family of Harrison County, Kentucky.

According to The History of Clinton County [Ohio], Richard came to Clinton County from Kentucky in 1850.¹⁹¹³ He operated a saw mill for three years and then moved to Jackson County, Missouri, for several months before moving back to Clinton County, Ohio. Both Richard and Nancy were members of the Sabina Christian Church.

In 1850, Richard and Nancy, no children, were living in Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio (the Sabina area), where Richard was enumerated as a miller.¹⁹¹⁴ Also in the household in 1850 was Richard's brother, Daniel Hall. In 1860 and 1880, Richard, Nancy and children were still in Richland Township. Also in the family in 1860 was Richard's mother.¹⁹¹⁵ In 1900, Richard, Nancy and son Charles were still in Richland Township, where Nancy was reported to have had nine children, six living; their son Charles was enumerated as a farmer in 1900.¹⁹¹⁶

 

Known children of Richard and Nancy (Lail) Hall (not necessarily all in order of birth):

	1128	i.	Charles7 Hall; born January 1854 in Ohio.
	1129	ii.	George Hall; born April 1856 in Ohio. In 1900, George and wife Elizabeth [-?-], born July 1854 in Ohio, and children were living in Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio (nine households from George's father), where George was listed as a farmer, and Elizabeth was reported having six children, five living.1917 Known children of George and Elizabeth listed in the 1900 federal census (all born in Ohio): (a) Florence B. Hall, born December 1881. (b) Ida E. Hall, born July 1884; (c) John A, born June 1886 (enumerated as a farm laborer in 1900). (d) Frankie V. Hall (daughter), born March 1894; (e) Clarie? A. Hall (daughter), born May 1897.
	1130	iii.	Jeptha B. Hall (son); born January 1857 in Ohio; married Emaline [—?—]; born September 1861 in Ohio. In 1900 (census page 20B) and 1910 (page 9B), the family lived in Abbeville, Wilcox County, Georgia where Jeptha was farming. In 1920, the family had moved to Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, where Jeptha was listed as a laborer (page 1A). Child of Jeptha and Emaline Hall known from the 1920 federal; census: (a) Lena Mae Hall, born circa 1902 in Georgia; married Richard G. Hornbeck; born circa 1900 in Montana. In 1920, Lena and Richard were living with Lena's parents in Portland, Oregon, where Richard was listed as a fire insurance agent and Lena as a miliner—no children reported in 1920.
	1131	iv.	Albert Hall; born circa 1863 in Ohio.
	1132	v.	Rufus Hall; born circa 1866 in Ohio. I believe he was the Rufus S. Hall who married, 11 March 1888 in Harrison County, Kentucky, Margaret Lail; born 1858 in Harrison County, Kentucky; died 1920 in Harrison County, Kentucky. She was a daughter of George and Sarah Jane (Grey) Lail,1918 and therefore would have been a niece of Nancy Lail who married Richard Hall (see Chart 4"Association between Cliffords and Whitsetts and an early Lail family of Harrison County, Kentucky").
	1133	vi.	Anna Hall.
	1134	vii.	Mollie Hall; deceased by 1882, the time of the printing of The History of Clinton County.
	1135	viii.	infant Hall.

623. JOHN⁶ WESLEY WHITSETT (Charles⁵, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born July 1820 in Fayette County, Indiana; on 19 March 1851, he married, in Nicholas County, Kentucky, MARY ALEXANDER; born March 1827 in Kentucky. In 1850, John, not yet married, was living in the household of John and Mahala King in Jennings County, Indiana, where John was listed as a farmer.¹⁹¹⁹ In 1880, John W., enumerated as a furniture dealer, Mary and children Barton, age 19 (was he William?), and Burnside, age 17 (Robert Burns) were living in Lebanon Township, Boone County, Indiana. In 1900, John, Mary, and niece Lula Alexander, born November 1883 in California, were living in Indianapolis, Indiana, where John was listed as a landlord.¹⁹²⁰

 

Children of John and Mary (Alexander) Whitsett:

	1136	i.	Charles7 Test Whitsett; born 15 July 1852 in Clark County, Indiana; married Lena B. [—?—]; born October 1852 in Indiana. Charles and Lena did not have children. In 1900, the couple lived in Center Township, Marion County, Indiana, where Charles was enumerated as a funeral director (page 1B). By 1920, Lena had died, and Charles, widower, was living in Indianapolis, Indiana (page 18B). Also in the household in 1920 was Grace Mayhew, single, born circa 1866 in Indiana.
	1139	ii.	William (?Barton) Whitsett; born circa 1860 in Boone County, Indiana.
	1137	iii.	Ida B. Whitsett; born March 1862 or ?1872 in Indiana; married James C. (or I.?) Black; born July 1858 in Indiana. In 1900 (page 7A) and 1910 (page 3B) the family lived in Halbert Township, Martin County, Indiana, where James was listed as a laborer. Child of James and Ida B. (Whitsett) Black: (a) Cansada M. Black; born July 1889 in Indiana; married (tentative), 8 November 1916, Thomas E. Stephen; born circa 1889 (Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941).
	1140	iv.	Robert Burns (Burnside) Whitsett; born circa 1863 in Indiana; married, 20 December 1894 in Cass County, Indiana, Anna Cary Ludders; born December 1866 in Indiana. Robert was enumerated as Burnside, a cabinet maker in 1880. In 1900 (page 17B), 1910 (page 14A) and 1920 (8A), the family lived in Logansport, Indiana, where Robert was a retail merchant in 1910. Children of Robert and Anna (Ludders) Whitsett: (a) Ocy May Whitsett; born April 1896 in Indiana. (b) Robert Beecham Whitsett; born April 1899 in Indiana.
	1138	v.	Ocy May Whitsett; born circa 1865 in Indiana; married John B. Lee; born circa 1860 in Illinois. Ocy and John probably did not have children. In 1910 and 1920, John and Ocy lived in Chicago, Illinois, where John was a salesman in 1910 (page 10A) and a Tariff Bureau Chief, Railroad, in 1920 (page 11A).

642. EVELINE⁶ M, PALMER (Margaret⁵ Whitsett, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born 26 March 1818; died 30 June 1898; buried in Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio; on 26 April 1838 in Fayette County, Ohio, she married SAMUEL HANKINS; born 1806 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died 1875 in Ohio.¹⁹²¹ The family lived in Wilson Township, Clinton County, Ohio, in 1860, where Samuel was farming (census page 107), and in Montgomery, Franklin County, Ohio, in 1870, where Samuel was listed as a retired merchant (page 638).

 

Children of Samuel and Eveline (Palmer) Hankins (all born in Ohio):

+	1141	i.	Naomi7 Jane Hankins; born 25 October 1840; died 5 April 1927; married Stephen Van Rensselaer Carpenter.
	1142	ii.	Margaret E. Hankins; born 1842 in Ohio.
	1143	iii.	William R. Hankins; born 1844 in Ohio.
	1144	iv.	Anthony Murtoe Hankins; born 1848 in Ohio. In 1870, Murtoe, single and living with his parents, was enumerated as a travelling grocery agent.
	1145	v.	Truman C. Hankins; born 1851 in Ohio; died 1876.
	1146	vi.	Nellie Hankins; born 1856 in Ohio; died 1860.

643. GRANVILLE⁶ CLIFFORD PALMER (Margaret⁵ Whitsett, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born 19 September 1821 in Ohio; married JANE M. MYERS; born circa 1822 in Ohio or Virginia.¹⁹²². In 1860 (page114) and 1870 (page 117) the family lived in Jefferson Township, Greene County, Ohio, where Samuel was farming.

 

Children of Granville Clifford and Jane M. (Myers) Palmer:

	1147	i.	David7 Palmer; born circa 1847.
	1148	ii.	Lycurgus Devore Palmer; born 6 September 1848 in Sedalia, Missouri; died 7 May 1900; married 13 October 1870 Marietta Carson Emery; born 19 February 1850; died 3 February 1931. By the time of the 1900 federal census, Lyvurgus had died, and Marietta and children were living in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri (page 22B). In 1910, Marietta and son Glen were still in Sedalia, Missouri (page 7B). Children of Lycurgus and Maretta (Emery) Palme (all born in Missouri): (a) Pearl Palmer; born December 1874. (b) Jessie L. Palme (daughter)r; born August 1879. (c) Roy Palmer; born September 1883. (d) Glen C. Palmer; born August 1893.
	1149	iii.	Mary Palmer; born circa 1851; married Albert N. Emery.
	1150	iv.	Charles Palmer; born circa 1853.
	1151	v.	Edgar Palmer; born circa 1855 in Ohio.
	NN	vi.	Jewell Palmer; born circa 1856 in Ohio.
	1152	vii.	Frank Palmer; born circa 1858.
	1153	viii.	George G. Palmer; born circa 1866.
	1154	ix.	Ada Palmer; born circa 1868..

645. MARY⁶ JANE PALMER (Margaret⁵ Whitsett, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born 28 September 1826; died 15 June 1875; on 3 November 1844 in Fayette County, Ohio, she married JAMES T. HOUSTON; born 18 December 1816; died 14 April 1897.¹⁹²³

In 1850, James T., Mary J. and daughter Lucy were living in Jefferson, Fayette County, Ohio (census page 1).

James T. Houston was a physician. Here is an extract from James T. Houston's biography that appeared in The history of Madison County, Ohio, containing a history of the county. . . 1883, page 434—online at ancestry.com's "Stories, Memories and Histories" section.

Dr. James T. Houston was born in 1816, on a farm four miles east of Springfield, Ohio. Commenced the study of medicine in 1833, with his brother, Dr; Robert Houston, and, and Dr. Bradbery, of South Charleston, Ohio. At the session of 1837-38, attended a course of lectures at the Cincinnati Medical College, known as "Drake's School." The faculty consisted of seven Professors. . . He [James T. Houston] commenced practiced with his brother Robert Houston, of South Charleston, in 1838. In 1840, he removed to Jeffersonville, Fayette Co., Ohio, where he practiced for fifteen years, making thirty-one years of continuous professional labor, nearly twenty of which was over mud roads and on horseback. He graduated at Starling Medical College in 1857, and came to London in 1869. In 1838, he was commissioned by Gov. Vance, of Ohio, as Brigade Surgeon of Militia of Clark County, Ohio. He was married in 1844, to a daughter of Capt. William Palmer, of Fayette County, Ohio.

 

Children of James T. and Mary Jane (Palmer) Houston:

	1155	i.	[—?—]7 Houston (son); born 24 August 1845.
	1156	ii.	Lucy Houston; born 20 October 1849; died in 1863?
	1157	iii.	Mary Houston; born 31 May 1851; died 16 December 1855.
	1158	iv.	Jessie Houston; born 1 August 1856; died 13 January 1860.

646. MARGARET⁶ M. PALMER (Margaret⁵ Whitsett, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born circa 1830 in Ohio;¹⁹²⁴ on 4 November 1852 in Fayette County, Ohio, she married ABRAHAM M. SMITH;¹⁹²⁵ born circa 1821 in Ohio.

In 1860, Abraham, Margaret and children Flora and Charles were living in Jasper Township, Fayette County, Ohio (page 501), where Abraham was enumerated as minister. Margaret apparently died before the 1870 federal census. In 1870 (census page 448) and 1880 (page 388), Abraham, wife Anna [—?—]; born circa 1840 in Virginia, and family were in Jasper, Fayette County, Ohio, where Abraham was listed as a farmer.

In the list of children below, children i. and ii would be those of Margaret; children iii - viii could be either those of Margaret or Anna; children ix-xi would be those of Anna.
 

Children of Abraham M. and wives Margaret (Palmer) Smith and Anna [—?—] Smith (all born in Ohio):

	1159	i.	Flora7 Smith; born October 1855, married Robert S. Cummins; born January 1850 in Ohio. In 1880, when the family was living in Jeffersonville, Fayette County, Ohio (page 363), Robert was enumerated as a drayman; in the other census years, Robert was listed as a salesman. In 1900, the family was in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio (page 8B); in 1910, Robert and son Horace were lodgers in Cincinatti, Ward 18, Ohio; in 1920, Robert, Flora and children were in Grand Rapids, Ward 2, Kent County, Michigan (page 13A); and in 1930, Robert, Flora, Horace and Blanche Halow (widow) were in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California (page 15). Children of Robert and Flora (Smith) Cummins known from the federal censuses (all born in Ohio): (a) Worth Cummins, born September 1873. In 1900, Worth, single, was living with his parents in Springfield, Ohio, where Worth was listed as a salesman. (b) Blanche (Minnie) Cummins, born July 1875; married Sahim/Sahlin Halow, born circa 1876 in Syria. In 1920 Sahim and Blanche and daughter Vera were living with Blanche's parents in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Sahim was enumerated as a manager—oriental rugs. In 1930, Blanche Halow was a widow, living with her parents in Pasadena, California. Child of Sahim and Blance (Cummins) Halow was (i) Vera Halow; born circa 1908 in Ohio. (c) Horace D. Cummins, born October 1877; married [—?—]. In 1910, Horace was living with his father as a lodger in Cincinnati, Ohio, where Horace was enumerated as a railroad conductor. By 1920, Horace was living with his son Horace D., Jr., in the same household as his parents. Horace (Sr.), widower, and Horace (Jr.) were still with Robert and Flora in 1930 in Pasadena, California, where Horace, Jr., was a bookkeeper in a bank. Child of Horace and (—?—) Cummins: (i) Horace D. Cummins, Jr. ;born circa 1909 in Ohio.
	1160	ii.	Charles Smith; born circa 1859.
	1161	iii.	Palmer Smith; born circa 1862.
	1162	iv.	Jenette Smith; born circa 1864
	NN	v.	Emma Smith; born circa 1865
	NN	vi.	Homer Smith; born circa 1866
	NN	vii.	Maggie Smith; born circa 1868.
	NN	viii.	Gertrude Smith; born circa 1869.
	NN	ix.	Cara G.Smith; born circa 1870.
	NN	x.	Grace G. Smith; born circa 1871
	NN	xi.	Olie Smith; born circa 1874

647. WILLIAM⁶ HENRY PALMER (Margaret⁵ Whitsett, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born 1832 in Ohio; died 1917; married CARRIE B. EMERY; born 1839 in Ohio; died 1921.¹⁹²⁶

In 1870 and 1880, the family was in Jasper Township, Fayette County, Ohio, where William was enumerated as a farmer.¹⁹²⁷. Also living with the family in 1870 were Henry Cox, age 38, and William Cox, age 11. In 1910, William H. and "Ondina" (census statistics indicate she was Carrie) and son John E. were living in Silver Creek Township, Greene County, Ohio (page 1A).
 

Children of William Henry and Carrie (Emery) Palmer (all born in Ohio):

	1163	i.	Lucy7 May Palmer; married Charles E. Davis.
	1164	ii.	John E. Palmer; born circa 1862.
	1165	iii.	Lizzie E. Palmer; born 1865; married James Tall?
	1166	iv.	Blanche C. Palmer; born circa 1869; married C. M. Riggin.
	1167	v.	Clarence W. Palmer; born circa 1873.

648. ANN⁶ REBECCA PALMER (Margaret⁵ Whitsett, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born circa 1835 in Ohio;¹⁹²⁸ married GEORGE W. COX¹⁹²⁹ in Fayette County, Ohio, 4 November 1852.


 

Children of George and Ann Rebecca (Palmer) Cox:

	1168	i.	Mary7 Cox; married Walter F. Grey?
	1169	ii.	William Palmer Cox.

649. CHARLES⁶ ANTHONY PALMER (Margaret⁵ Whitsett, Mary⁴ Clifford, Charles³, James², unknown Clifford¹); born 28 January 1839 in Ohio; died 1 March 1914; married, 15 October 1861, JEANNE MCDONALD BRIGGS.¹⁹³⁰

 

Children of Charles and Jeanne (Briggs) Palmer:

	1170	i.	Harry7 Palmer.
	1171	ii.	William Palmer.
	1172	iii.	Luther Palmer.
	1173	iv.	Alice Palmer; married William Wood.
	1174	v.	[-?-] Palmer; married Rufus Dawes.
	1175	vi.	Paul Palmer; born October 1866 in Ohio; married Emma Burris; born October 1865 in Ohio. In 1900, the family lived in Wilson Township, Clinton County, Ohio, where Paul was enumerated as a grocery salesman (page 8A). By 1920, the family had moved to Washington Court House, Ward 3, Fayette County, Ohio (page 1B). Children of Paul and Emma (Burris) Palmer known from the federal censuses (all born in Ohio): (a) James R. Palmer; born May 1887. (b) Helen V. Palmer; born March 1890. In 1920, Helen, single and living with her parents, was listed as a stenographer. (c) Jean Palmer; born November 1891. In 1920, Jean, single and living with her parents, was listed as a bookkeeper. (d) Evelyn Palmer; born October 1893. (e) Emily Palmer; born August 1897. In 1920, Emily, single and living with her parents, was listed as a grade school teacher..
	1176	vii.	Margaret Palmer; married Herbert Ma?
	1177	viii.	Robert B. Palmer.