TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Biographical Narrative 3 Appendix A Family Tree & Children. 13 Appendix B Ancestors & Siblings 16 Appendix C Descendants 35 2
BIOGRAPHICAL NARRATIVE John Dutton was born on March 26 th 1791 1 in Bern (now Berne), Albany County, New York. There appears to be a consensus among family genealogists regarding John s place of birth; however, there is a divergence of opinion regarding who his ancestors were. A review of existing records indicates with a high degree of certainty that John s parents were not Stephen Dutton and Sarah (Sally) Tarbell, as suggested by several genealogists 2. This issue is discussed in greater detail in Appendix B. Sarah Abbott was born on May 16 th 1798 3, also in Bern, New York and she was the first born of thirteen children. Sarah s parents were Joseph Abbott (1766 aft. 1823) who was born in Connecticut, and Chloe Jane Blackman (abt. 1777 unk.) who was born in Maine. Sarah s Grandfather Colonel John Abbott was a veteran of the Revolutionary War. John Dutton and Sarah Abbott had nine children, and John worked as a farmer throughout his life. The earliest record that we have of either John Dutton or Sarah Abbott is the 1800 U.S. Census for Bern, Albany County, New York 4. The census enumerated the household of Joseph Abbot and listed one free white male under 10 [Abraham (1)], one male 26 thru 44 [Joseph (34)], one female under 10 [Sarah (2)] and one female 16 thru 25 [Chloe (23)]. We have found no record of John Dutton s family in the vicinity of Bern during this period. Figure 1. Bern, New York Region circa 1809 1 John Dutton s gravestone, Crete Cemetery, Crete, Will County, Illinois. 2 Leonard, Floyd W., unpublished manuscript, Providence, Rhode Island, dated April 21 st 1977. 3 Sarah (Abbott) Dutton s gravestone, Crete Cemetery, Crete, Will County, Illinois. 4 1800 United States Federal Census for Bern, Albany County, New York, dated August 4 th. 3
Bern (presently named Berne) is located in the east central portion of the State of New York as shown in Figure 1 by the blue rectangle. The town of Berne is located about 25 miles southwest of the capital city of Albany and is contained in Albany County as shown in the expanded view of Figure 2. Figure 2. Bern, Albany County, New York, circa 1809. The history of Berne indicates that for the first fifty years or more the community was called the Beaverdam. The first known map showing the location of the Beaverdam community was dated 1757. Around 1787, fliers were distributed in neighboring New England states advertising "free" land in western Albany County, New York for veterans of the Revolutionary War. Many families accepted the offer and moved to this region in the Helderberg hills. When the town was organized in 1795 it was renamed Bern; no earlier references to this name have been found. One of the oldest and most prominent citizens living in the community at the time may have been responsible for naming the new town after the capital of his homeland, Switzerland. Sarah Abbott and her family were enumerated in the 1810 U.S. Census for Bern 5. The household of Joseph Abbot listed three free white males under 10 [Jacob (6), Isaac (8) and unknown], one male 10 thru 15 [Abraham (10)], two males 26 thru 44 [Joseph (44) and unknown], five females under 10 [Keziah (4), Lydia (2) and three unknowns], one female 10 thru 15 [Sarah (12)], one female 16 thru 25 [unknown] and one female 26 thru 44 [Chloe (33)]. It appears that another family may have been sharing the household, a husband and wife with a son and three daughters. We can say with a high degree of certainty that 5 1810 United States Federal Census for Bern, Albany County, New York, dated August 6 th. 4
this was the same Joseph Abbot household that appeared in the 1800 census since many of the neighboring farmers had the same name. Sometime between 1812 and 1814, Sarah Abbott s family emigrated to Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York. Cato was located in the Military Tract of Central New York which consisted of nearly two million acres of bounty land set aside to compensate New York s soldiers after their participation in the Revolutionary War. Figure 3 shows the location of the tract of land outlined in blue. Figure 3. Central New York Military Land Tract The history of this area began when the United States Congress passed a law on September 16 th 1776, which provided for the enlistment of 88 battalions of men to carry on the declared war for independence. New York's quota based on population was 4 regiments, but as late as March 1781 only two regiments had been activated. On March 20 th 1781, the legislature authorized that the remaining 2 regiments be raised. These troops later became known as the New York Line and were enlisted for 3 years. The state needed some way to induce soldiers to enlist. The laws passed by the U.S. Congress stated that all officers and soldiers who should remain in the service till the close of the Revolutionary War or till discharged by Congress (and the representatives of soldiers killed by the 5
enemy) should be entitled to receive from the U.S. a grant of government land in Ohio, or a bounty. Consequently, the Continental Congress guaranteed every fighting man in the revolution a bounty of 100 acres in the public domain and additional land to officers in proportion to their rank. There was little faith in the currency at the time, but New York needed to persuade soldiers to enlist and the State had a vast surplus of land. So, it was decided to offer 600 additional acres to the 100 acres. Thus, the state surveyed and divided central NY into townships (not to be confused with current towns) of 100 lots, being 600 acres per lot. The relationship between a Military Tract township and a town is illustrated by the fact that Cayuga County, NY now has 23 towns that were comprised of what was originally all or part of 8 Military Tract townships and part of the Cayuga Indian Nation Reservation area. Deeds in Central NY commonly still refer to these "Military Tract Lots" today as "Great Lots" or "Farm Lots". The division of the first 25 townships is shown in Figure 4. Figure 4. Townships of the Central Military Tract 6
Surveys of the first 25 townships were completed on July 3rd 1790, and they were named: Aurelius, Brutus, Camillus, Cato, Cicero, Cincinnatus, Dryden, Fabius, Hannibal, Hector, Homer, Locke, Lysander, Manlius, Marcellus, Milton, Ovid, Pompey, Romulus, Scipio, Sempronius, Solon, Tully, Ulysses, and Virgil. It appears that John Dutton had been living in the Township of Cato prior to 1814. Sarah Abbott and John Dutton were married on February 13 th 1814, in Cato, Cayuga County, New York. The township is shown in Figure 4, outlined in red and immediately south of Hannibal Township. Prior to the 1820 census Sarah gave birth to three children; Chloe Ann on April 19 th 1815, Abbott Everett on October 1 st 1816, and Emeline on March 21 st 1819. The household of John and Sarah Dutton was enumerated in the 1820 U.S. Census for Cato Township 6 and listed one free white male to 10 years old [Abbott Everett (4)], one male 26 to 45 [John (29)], two females to 10 [Chloe Ann (5) and Emeline (1)], and one female 16 to 26 [Sarah (22)]. The census also enumerated neighboring farms owned by Sarah s father Joseph Abbott and by Sarah s brother Abraham Abbott. It is not clear how the family obtained title to the land. They may have bought the bounty warrants from veterans or may have been given the warrants by the government for military service. Shortly after the 1820 census was taken, Cato Township was split into four smaller towns on March 16 th 1821: Conquest, Ira, Victory and Cato. Apparently John and Sarah were living in that portion of Cato that became Ira. Sarah gave birth to three more children after the census was taken: Sarah (Sallie) on January 19 th 1820 in Cato, Elizabeth on October 25 th 1823 in Ira, and Orson Benejah on June 2 nd 1825 in Ira. Sometime after June 1825 and before July 1827, John and Sarah moved the family to Hannibal Township, Oswego County. As shown in Figure 4, Hannibal was located north of, and adjacent to Cato Township. Hannibal had a border on Lake Ontario and is outlined in red in Figure 4. Prior to the 1830 census, Sarah gave birth to two more children after moving to Hannibal; Charles Adley on July 15 th 1827 and Encynora B. Elsie on October 3 rd 1829. The 1830 U.S. Census for Hannibal Township, Oswego County, New York, enumerated the family of John and Sarah Dutton 7. Listed in the household were one male under five years of age [Charles A. (3)], one male of ten and under fifteen [Abbott E. (14)], one male of thirty and under forty [John (39)], one female of five and under ten [Elizabeth (7)], two females of ten and under fifteen [Sarah (10) and Emeline (11)], and one female of thirty and under forty [Sarah (32)]. It appears that the census failed to enumerate Orson B. (5), Encynora B. (1), and Chloe Ann (15). 6 1820 United States Federal Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York, dated August 7 th. 7 1830 United States Federal Census for Hannibal Township, Oswego County, New York, dated June 1 st. 7
On July 13 th 1833, John and Sarah Dutton s oldest daughter, Chloe Ann, married Jacob T. Sammons in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York. Chloe Ann was eighteen at the time of her marriage. Sarah gave birth to a son named Silas Myron on December 21 st 1834. At this time, the family was still living in Hannibal, Oswego County, New York. Sometime between 1835 and 1838, John and Sarah s family emigrated to Thorn Creek Precinct in Will County, Illinois. Their daughter Sallie married Rufus Barton on March 31 st 1838 in Cook County, Illinois. The 1840 U.S. Census for Thorn Creek Precinct 8 enumerated the farm of John and Sarah Dutton and listed one free white male under 5 [Silas M. (5)], one male 10 & under 15 [Charles A. (13)], three males 15 & under 20 [Orson B. (15) and two unknowns], one male 20 & under 30 [Abbott E. (24)], one male 40 & under 50 [John (49)], one female 10 & under 15 [Encynora B. (11)], two females 15 & under 20 [Elizabeth (17) and Sallie (19)], one female 20 & under 30 [Emeline (21)], and one female 40 & under 50 [Sarah (42)]. There appears to be two males 15 & under 20 that were listed in the census who were not John and Sarah s children or the census taker made an error in the report. Will County is situated in the northeastern part of Illinois adjacent to the Indiana state line and is included in the Chicago-Gary Metroplex. The location of Will County is shown in Figure 5. Figure 5. Will County, Illinois On January 12 th 1836, Will County was formed from parts of Cook and Iroquois Counties. It was composed of its present area and that part of Kankakee County lying north of the Kankakee River. Will County lost a small area when Kankakee County was organized in 1852, and since that time its boundaries have remained unchanged. John Dutton and his family were early pioneers in this part of Illinois. Counties were divided into contiguous townships of approximately 64 square miles each. Will County was divided into 24 townships: Channahon, Crete, Custer, Du Page, Florence, Frankfort, Green Garden, Homer, Jackson, 8 1840 United States Federal Census for Thorn Creek Precinct, Will County, Illinois, dated June 1 st. 8
Joliet, Lockport, Manhattan, Monee, New Lenox, Peotone, Plainfield, Reed, Troy, Washington, Wesley, Wheatland, Will, Wilmington, and Wilton, as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6. Townships of Will County, Illinois The Dutton s settled in Crete Township which was located in the extreme northeast corner of the county, adjacent to the Indiana state line. Thorn Creek Precinct was enumerated in the U.S. Census as late as 1840. The present town of Crete originally started as two settlements known as Beebe s Grove and Thorn Creek, circa 1833-36 9. Thus, the John Dutton family was living in the vicinity of Crete, Illinois at the time of the 1840 census. John and Sarah s daughter Elizabeth married Oliver P. Phillips on October 19 th 1840 in Will County. John and Sarah s oldest son Abbott E. married a woman named Jane (unknown maiden name) around 1842. Their son Orson B. married a woman named Lydia M. Chapman around 1843 in Monee, Will County. Their second oldest daughter Emeline died on May 1 st 1847 at the age of 28, and we do not know the cause of death. Their daughter Encynora B. (Elsie) married Jeremiah Chapman sometime during 1847 in Will County. Their son Charles Adley married a woman named Mary Sutton on September 7 th 1848 in Will County. Thus, during the decade of the 1840 s, all 9 Collected works. History of Will County Illinois. Chicago: Wm. Le Baron, Jr. & Co., 1878, pg 263. 9
John and Sarah s children (except Silas) left the household, married and started their own lives. The 1850 U.S. Census for Crete, Will County, Illinois, enumerated the household of John and Sarah Dutton 10 and listed John (age 55, s/b 59), his wife Sarah (52) and their son Silas M. (16). John declared his occupation to be farming, and he owned $500 in real estate. Silas M. attended school during the year of the census. Living on a neighboring farm was John and Sarah s son Abbott E. and his family. The 1850 U.S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Crete 11 gave a summary of John Dutton s farm operation. John owned 10 acres of improved land and 70 acres of unimproved land worth $500. He had farm implements valued at $5. They owned 10 milk cows, 2 working oxen, 4 beef cattle and 4 hogs, all livestock having a value of $200. During the year ending on June 1 st 1850, John had produced 25 bushels of Indian corn, 15 bushels of oats, 50 bushels of Irish potatoes, 1000 lbs. of butter, and 40 tons of hay. He had slaughtered animals worth $30. Silas M. Dutton left the household and married a woman named Frances E. Ervin on February 14 th 1856 in Kankakee County, Illinois. The 1860 U.S. Census for the Town of Monee, Will County indicated that John and Sarah had moved into town 12. The census enumerated John (age 67, s/b 69) and his wife Sarah (61, s/b 62). John declared his occupation to be farming and indicated that he owned $1000 in real estate and had $100 worth of personal property. They declared their place of birth to be New York. About one year after the 1860 census was taken, Sarah Dutton died on August 7 th 1861 at the age of 63 years, 2 months and 22 days. She was buried in the Crete Cemetery, in the Town of Crete, Illinois. John Dutton died about 18 months later on February 26 th 1863 at the age of 71 years and 11 months. He was buried beside Sarah in the Crete Cemetery. The Crete Cemetery is shown in Figure 7 and is a stone s throw from the central business district of Crete. The approximate location of John and Sarah s graves is indicated by the red arrow. Over the years the headstones have been knocked down and repeatedly mowed over so that the stones are buried and difficult to locate. We were able to locate John Dutton s gravestone in September 2006, wash it off and temporarily set it upright. 10 1850 United States Federal Census for Crete, Will County, Illinois, dated September 18 th. 11 1850 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Crete, Will County, Illinois, dated September 20 th. 12 1860 United States Federal Census for Town of Monee, Will County, Illinois, dated July 24 th. 10
As shown in Figure 8, the gravesite is situated under a very large tree and it appears that Sarah s gravestone may be located immediately to the left of John s. A close up view of John s stone is shown in Figure 9. Figure 7. Crete Cemetery, Crete, Will County, Illinois Figure 8. John Dutton's Gravesite 11
Figure 9. John Dutton's Gravestone The gravestone is inscribed as follows: JOHN DUTTON [Illegible Script] P. C. R. R. Feb. 26, 1863 Aged 71 Y 11 M It is not clear what the significance of the abbreviation P.C.R.R. is on John s gravestone but our best guess is that it refers to the Rock River Conference of the Presbyterian Church that John may have belonged to. We know that John was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church throughout his life. Also, we have no indication that he ever worked for a railroad. We believe that Sarah s gravestone is inscribed as follows: SARAH DUTTON wife of John Dutton Aug. 7, 1861 Aged 63 Y 2 M 22 D 12
APPENDIX A FAMILY TREE & CHILDREN 13
John Dutton Sarah Abbott Charles A. Dutton John A. Dutton Ira S. Sutton Laura A. Sutton Mary Edgerly William G. Dutton Zeboath White Susanah Oman George White Mary A. White Matthias Appleman Mary E. Appleman Sarah Roat William Gillispie George W. Gillispie Wilma A. Dutton Everett W. Dutton Lynn T. Dutton Orville A. Dutton Jay M. Dutton Tabitha H. Crouch McClellan Gillispie John Alexander Mary E. Alexander Mary Thomas Marietta Gillispie John J. Stanley Didama W. Clark Jesse T. Stanley Clara J. Stanley Augustin Holland Hannah Durland Sarah F. Holland 14
JOHN & SARAH DUTTON S CHILDREN Name Date of Birth Place Spouse Marriage Date Chloe Ann April 19 th 1815 Cato Jacob T. Sammons July 13 th 1833 William H. Rice June 11 th 1864 Abbott E. October 1 st 1816 Cato Jane (Unknown) abt. 1842 Emeline March 21 st 1819 Cato died May 1 st 1847 Sarah January 19 th 1820 Cato Rufus Barton March 31 st 1838 Sallie George W. Thisler April 1892 Elizabeth October 25 th 1823 Ira Oliver P. Phillips October 19 th 1840 Orson B. June 2 nd 1825 Ira Lydia M. Chapman abt. 1843 Josephine M. Upson July 3 rd 1856 Elizabeth A. Beavers April 5 th 1858 Charles A. July 15 th 1827 Hannibal Mary Sutton September 7 th 1848 Laura A. Sutton June 29 th 1853 Encynora B. October 3 rd 1829 Hannibal Jeremiah Chapman abt. 1847 Elsie Silas M. December 21 st 1834 Hannibal Frances E. Ervin February 14 th 1856 Hattie Lydia (Unk) bef. 1870 15
APPENDIX B ANCESTORS & SIBLINGS 16
PREFACE Much of the information presented in this appendix regarding Dutton family history was taken from research reported by Justin Swanstrom on the Ancestry.com internet site. Other sources of information were various internet sites, most of which was offered without documented source material. The material that we have been able to confirm with specific historical sources is annotated by footnote references. The narratives may appear to be somewhat redundant; however, this was done intentionally so that each sketch was essentially a self-contained story. DUTTON FAMILY As of this writing, we have no source documentation that reveals the ancestry of John Dutton. Several genealogists have claimed that his parents were Stephen and Sally (Tarbell) Dutton; however, it appears that we can assert with a high degree of certainty that Stephen and Sally Dutton were not John s parents. Historical archives relating to the descendants of Stephen and Sally Dutton make no reference to a son named John. Firstly, Asa Dutton who was the youngest son of Stephen and Sally died on September 26 th 1836 and left behind a widow and no children. The probate of his estate listed his heirs: Harma Dutton (Asa s widow) of Bainbridge, New York; Sarah Sally Kelly (Asa s mother), wife of William Kelley of Bainbridge, New York; Stephen Dutton (Asa s brother) of Bainbridge, New York; Charles Dutton (Asa s brother) of Bainbridge, New York; William Dutton (Asa s brother) of Madison, Iowa; Sally Kelly, wife of Russell Kelly (Asa s sister) of Jamaica, Vermont; Lucy Newell (Asa s sister) wife of Zeba Newell, of Wardsborough, Vermont 13. There was no reference to a brother named John Dutton who was probably living in Will County, Illinois at the time of Asa s death. Secondly, there are the U.S. Census records for 1790 and 1800. The 1790 U.S. Census for Dummerston, Windham County, Vermont 14, enumerated the household of Stephen and Sarah (Sally) Dutton. The census listed one free white male of 16 years & upward (Stephen), three males under 16 years (Stephen, Charles and William), and two females (Sarah and Lucy). After Stephen died on July 25 th 1800, the 1800 U.S. Census for Jericho, Chenango County, New York 15, enumerated the household of the widow Sarah (Sally Tarbell) Dutton. The census listed one free white male under 10 years of age (Asa), two males 10 thru 15 (William and Charles), two females under 10 (Mary and Sarah) and one female 26 thru 44 (Sarah). There is no evidence in the census records of a son born around 1791 (John). 13 Probate file 2407A, Asa Dutton, Chenango Co. Surrogate Court, Norwich, New York, September 1836. 14 1790 United States Federal Census for Dummerston, Windham County, Vermont, undated. 15 1800 United States Federal Census for Jericho, Chenango County, New York, dated August 4 th. 17
Thirdly, there is the unpublished manuscript by Claude Dutton 16 that lists the descendants of Stephen Dutton and Sally Tarbell, and the genealogical survey makes no mention of a son named John. Any of the three facts above, taken individually, could be interpreted as perhaps an inadvertent omission of John as a descendant of Stephen and Sally Dutton; however, considering all three in the aggregate would tend to indicate with a high degree of certainty that John s parents were not Stephen and Sally Dutton. We know from the 1850 17 and 1860 18 U.S. Census records that both John Dutton and Sarah Abbott were born in the State of New York, according to their declaration on the census. Since Sarah s family was living in Bern (now Berne), New York in 1800, it is possible that the Dutton family was also living in Albany County. There appears to be a consensus among genealogists that John Dutton was born in Bern, Albany County, New York, but we do not know who his parents were or anything about his siblings. Justin Swanstrom presents a thorough discussion on his web site regarding several possibilities as to the identity of John Dutton s ancestors. ABBOTT FAMILY It appears that the Abbott family immigrated to Essex County, Massachusetts, sometime around 1600. The American progenitors were George (1587 1647) and Elizabeth Abbott (1595 ) who immigrated from Hertfordshire, England. Sarah Abbott was a sixth generation descendant of the original immigrants. Sarah s paternal grandfather was Colonel John Abbott (1724 1814) who commanded a regiment of the Vermont militia during the Revolutionary War. Sarah s father Joseph Abbott was born about 1770 in Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, and was the ninth born of ten children of John Abbott (1724-1814) and Sarah Baker (1726-1777). Sarah s mother was Chloe Jane Blackman who was born about 1777 in Maine. The ancestry of Chloe Jane is uncertain and we do not know who her siblings were. Joseph Abbott and Chloe Jane Blackman were married about 1795, probably in the State of New York. Chloe Jane gave birth to two children before the time of the 1800 census; Sarah in 1798 and Abraham in 1800. The earliest record that we find of Joseph and Chloe Jane Abbott is the 1800 U.S. Census for Bern, Albany County, New York 19. The census enumerated the household of Joseph Abbott and listed one free white male under 10 years of age [Abraham (1)], one male 16 C. W. Dutton, Thomas Dutton of Billerica, Massachusetts and Some of His Descendants, Wheatland, IA 17 1850 United States Federal Census for Crete, Will County, Illinois, dated September 18 th. 18 1860 United States Federal Census for Town of Monee, Will County, Illinois, dated July 24 th. 19 1800 United States Federal Census for Bern, Albany County, New York, dated August 4 th. 18
26 to 45 [Joseph (30)], one female under 10 [Sarah (2)], and one female 16 to 26 [Chloe Jane (23)]. Prior to the U.S. Census of 1810, Joseph and Chloe Jane had four more children; Isaac in 1802, Jacob in 1804, Lydia in 1806 and Keziah in 1808. The 1810 U.S. Census for Bern 20 enumerated the household of Joseph Abbott and listed three free white males under 10 [Jacob (6), Isaac (8) and unknown], one male 10 thru 15 [Abraham (10)], two males 26 thru 44 [Joseph (40) and unknown], five females under 10 [Lydia (4), Keziah (2) and three unknowns], one female 10 thru 15 [Sarah (12)], one female 16 thru 25 [unknown] and one female 26 thru 44 [Chloe Jane (33)]. It appears that another family may have been sharing the household, a husband and wife with a son and three daughters. Joseph and Chloe Jane Abbott emigrated to Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York sometime between 1812 and 1814. Their oldest daughter Sarah left the household in 1814 to marry John Dutton, and their oldest son Abraham married prior to 1820. Also, prior to the 1820 census, Chloe Jane gave birth to four sons; Solomon in 1811, Simeon in 1812, Joseph in 1814 and Chauncey in 1816; and a daughter named Priscilla in 1818. The 1820 U.S. Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York 21, enumerated the farm of Joseph Abbott and neighboring farms of John Dutton (son-in-law) and Abraham Abbott (eldest son). Listed in the household of Joseph Abbott were four free white males to 10 years of age [Solomon (9), Simeon (8), Joseph (6) and Chauncey (4)], one male 10 to 16 [Jacob (16)], one male 16 to 18 [Isaac (18)], one male 16 to 26 [Isaac (18)], one male over 45 [Joseph (50)], one female to 10 [Priscilla (2)], two females 10 to 16 [Lydia (14) and Keziah (12)], and two females 26 to 45 [Chloe Jane (43) and unknown]. Joseph and Chloe Jane had two more daughters after the 1820 census; Jemima was born sometime in 1820 and Chloe Iona in 1822. Joseph filed a will on December 13 th 1823 in Ira Township, Cayuga County 22. We have been unable to find the family enumerated on the census records for 1830. One speculation is that Joseph Abbott died in February 1834 at the age of 64 after the family emigrated to Thornton Township, Cook County, Illinois. We have no information regarding Chloe Jane after the birth of their daughter in 1822. Sarah (Abbott) Dutton was the first born child of Joseph and Chloe Abbott. Sarah s oldest sibling was Abraham Abbott who was born about 1800 in Bern, Albany County, New York. The earliest record that we have of Abraham is the 1800 U.S. Census for Bern, New York 23 as a resident in the household of his father Joseph Abbott. The census listed one free white male 20 1810 United States Federal Census for Bern, Albany County, New York, dated August 6 th. 21 1820 United States Federal Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York, dated August 7th. 22 Last Will and Testament of Joseph Abbott, Leslie E. Vorhees papers, Cayuga County Library. 23 1800 United States Federal Census for Bern, Albany County, New York, dated August 4 th. 19
under 10 years of age [Abraham (1)], one male 26 to 45 [Joseph (30)], one female under 10 [Sarah (2)], and one female 16 to 26 [Chloe Jane (23)]. Prior to the U.S. Census of 1810, Abraham s mother Chloe Jane had four more children; Isaac in 1802, Jacob in 1804, Lydia in 1806 and Keziah in 1808. The 1810 U.S. Census for Bern 24 enumerated Abraham on the farm of his parents and listed three free white males under 10 [Jacob (6), Isaac (8), and unknown], one male 10 thru 15 [Abraham (10)], two males 26 thru 44 [Joseph (40), and unknown], five females under 10 [Lydia (4), Keziah (2), and three unknowns], one female 10 thru 15 [Sarah (12)], one female 16 thru 25 [unknown] and one female 26 thru 44 [Chloe Jane (33)]. It appears that another family may have been sharing the household, a husband and wife with a son and three daughters. Abraham Abbott married sometime prior to 1820 and his wife gave birth to two sons. The 1820 U.S. Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York 25 enumerated the farm of Abraham Abbott. The census listed two free white males under 10 years of age [names unknown], one male of 16 & under 26 [Abraham (20)] and a female of 16 & under 26 [unknown]. The census indicated that Abraham was engaged in agriculture as opposed to commerce or manufacture. Living on neighboring farms were Abraham s father Joseph Abbott, his sister Sarah (Abbott) Dutton and their families. We have no record of Abraham Abbott after the 1820 census. Some genealogists have suggested that Abraham was living in Sheldon Township, Genesee County, New York at the time of the 1830 census; however, that Abraham Abbott was born in Massachusetts in 1787, was living in Genesee County on the 1820 U.S. Census and then emigrated to Livingston County, Michigan around 1837. Sarah s second oldest sibling was Isaac Abbott who was born on March 21 st 1802 26 in Bern, Albany County, New York. Prior to the U.S. Census of 1810, Isaac s mother Chloe Jane had three more children; Jacob in 1804, Lydia in 1806 and Keziah in 1808. The 1810 U.S. Census for Bern 27 enumerated Isaac on the farm of his parents and listed three free white males under 10 [Jacob (6), Isaac (8), and unknown], one male 10 thru 15 [Abraham (10)], two males 26 thru 44 [Joseph (40), and unknown], five females under 10 [Lydia (4), Keziah (2), and three unknowns], one female 10 thru 15 [Sarah (12)], one female 16 thru 25 [unknown] and one female 26 thru 44 [Chloe Jane (33)]. It appears that another family may have been sharing the household, a husband and wife with a son and three daughters. 24 1810 United States Federal Census for Bern, Albany County, New York, dated August 6th. 25 1820 United States Federal Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York, dated August 7th. 26 William M. Beauchamp, Inscriptions from Cemeteries in Onondaga County, Town of Lysander, NY. 27 1810 United States Federal Census for Bern, Albany County, New York, dated August 6th. 20
Isaac s family emigrated to Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York sometime between 1812 and 1814. His oldest sister Sarah left the household in 1814 to marry John Dutton, and his oldest brother Abraham married prior to 1820. Also, prior to the 1820 census, Isaac s mother gave birth to four sons; Solomon in 1811, Simeon in 1812, Joseph in 1814 and Chauncey in 1816; and a daughter named Priscilla in 1818. The 1820 U.S. Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York 28, enumerated Isaac on the farm of his father Joseph Abbott. Listed in the household were four free white males to 10 years of age [Solomon (9), Simeon (8), Joseph (6) and Chauncey (4)], one male 10 to 16 [Jacob (16)], one male 16 to 18 [Isaac (18)], one male 16 to 26 [Isaac (18)], one male over 45 [Joseph (50)], one female to 10 [Priscilla (2)], two females 10 to 16 [Lydia (14) and Keziah (12)], and two females 26 to 45 [Chloe Jane (43) and unknown]. Living on neighboring farms were Isaac s sister Sarah (Abbott) Dutton, his oldest brother Abraham Abbott, and their families. Sometime around 1827-28, Isaac married a woman named Livia (1801-1866) whose maiden name is unknown. Isaac would have been about 25 years old at the time of the marriage and Livia would have been about 26. Livia gave birth to a daughter named Ellen in 1829. The 1830 census for Lysander Township, Onondaga County, New York, enumerated the farm of Isaac Abbott and his family 29. The census listed one free white male of 20 & under 30 [Isaac (28)], a female under 5 years of age [Ellen (1)], and one female of 20 & under 30 [Livia (28)]. Livia s age is corroborated on the 1850 U.S. Census for the Town of Sterling, Cayuga County, New York 30 Isaac Abbott died on January 1 st 1835 at the age of 32 years, 9 months and 10 days, and his cause of death is unknown. Isaac is buried in the Cold Springs Cemetery (aka Hillside Cemetery) in the Town of Lysander, New York. There is a transcription from a gravestone in Ira Union Cemetery 31 that reads Livia Abit, d. Sept. 9 1866, ae 68y 5mo 15da ; however, to be consistent with the 1850 census, Livia s age at death would have been around 65y. Sarah s third born sibling was Jacob Abbott who was born about 1804 in Bern, Albany County, New York. Prior to the U.S. Census of 1810, Jacob s mother Chloe Jane had two more children; Lydia in 1806 and Keziah in 1808. The 1810 U.S. Census for Bern 32 enumerated Jacob on the farm of his parents and listed three free white males under 10 [Jacob (6), Isaac (8), and unknown], one male 10 thru 15 [Abraham (10)], two males 26 thru 44 [Joseph (40), and unknown], five females under 10 [Lydia (4), Keziah (2), and three unknowns], one female 10 thru 15 [Sarah (12)], one female 16 thru 25 [unknown] and one female 26 thru 44 [Chloe Jane (33)]. It appears that 28 1820 United States Federal Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York, dated August 7th. 29 1830 United States Federal Census for Lysander Township, Onondaga Co., New York, dated June 1 st. 30 1850 United States Federal Census for Town of Sterling, Cayuga Co., New York, dated September 2 nd. 31 Gravestone of Livia Abit, Ira Union Cemetery, Town of Ira, Cayuga Co., NY, digitized by Sharon Loysen. 32 1810 United States Federal Census for Bern, Albany County, New York, dated August 6th. 21
another family may have been sharing the household, a husband and wife with a son and three daughters. Jacob s family emigrated to Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York sometime between 1812 and 1814. His oldest sister Sarah left the household in 1814 to marry John Dutton, and his oldest brother Abraham married prior to 1820. Also, prior to the 1820 census, Jacob s mother gave birth to four sons; Solomon in 1811, Simeon in 1812, Joseph in 1814 and Chauncey in 1816; and a daughter named Priscilla in 1818. The 1820 U.S. Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York 33, enumerated Jacob on the farm of his father Joseph Abbott. Listed in the household were four free white males to 10 years of age [Solomon (9), Simeon (8), Joseph (6) and Chauncey (4)], one male 10 to 16 [Jacob (16)], one male 16 to 18 [Isaac (18)], one male 16 to 26 [Isaac (18)], one male over 45 [Joseph (50)], one female to 10 [Priscilla (2)], two females 10 to 16 [Lydia (14) and Keziah (12)], and two females 26 to 45 [Chloe Jane (43) and unknown]. Living on neighboring farms were Jacob s sister Sarah (Abbott) Dutton, his oldest brother Abraham Abbott, and their families. We have found no further record of Jacob Abbott following the census of 1820. Sarah s fourth born sibling was Lydia Abbott who was born on February 25 th 1806 34,35 in Bern, Albany County, New York. Prior to the U.S. Census of 1810, Lydia s mother Chloe Jane had another daughter named Keziah 1808. The 1810 U.S. Census for Bern 36 enumerated Lydia on the farm of her parents and listed three free white males under 10 [Jacob (6), Isaac (8), and unknown], one male 10 thru 15 [Abraham (10)], two males 26 thru 44 [Joseph (40), and unknown], five females under 10 [Lydia (4), Keziah (2), and three unknowns], one female 10 thru 15 [Sarah (12)], one female 16 thru 25 [unknown] and one female 26 thru 44 [Chloe Jane (33)]. It appears that another family may have been sharing the household, a husband and wife with a son and three daughters. Lydia s family emigrated to Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York sometime between 1812 and 1814. Her oldest sister Sarah left the household in 1814 to marry John Dutton, and her oldest brother Abraham married prior to 1820. Also, prior to the 1820 census, Lydia s mother gave birth to four sons; Solomon in 1811, Simeon in 1812, Joseph in 1814 and Chauncey in 1816; and a daughter named Priscilla in 1818. The 1820 U.S. Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York 37, enumerated Lydia on the farm of her father Joseph Abbott. Listed in the household were four free white males to 10 33 1820 United States Federal Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York, dated August 7th. 34 Lydia (Abbott) Drake s gravestone, North Volney Cemetery, Volney, Oswego County, New York. 35 1880 United States Federal Census for Volney, Oswego County, New York, dated June 19 th. 36 1810 United States Federal Census for Bern, Albany County, New York, dated August 6th. 37 1820 United States Federal Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York, dated August 7th. 22
years of age [Solomon (9), Simeon (8), Joseph (6) and Chauncey (4)], one male 10 to 16 [Jacob (16)], one male 16 to 18 [Isaac (18)], one male 16 to 26 [Isaac (18)], one male over 45 [Joseph (50)], one female to 10 [Priscilla (2)], two females 10 to 16 [Lydia (14) and Keziah (12)], and two females 26 to 45 [Chloe Jane (43) and unknown]. Living on neighboring farms were Lydia s sister Sarah (Abbott) Dutton, her oldest brother Abraham Abbott, and their families. On October 20 th 1825, Lydia Abbott married Squire Drake in Onondaga County, New York. Lydia was nineteen years old at the time of the marriage and Squire Drake was twenty five. Lydia gave birth to three daughters prior to the 1830 census; Helen M. on July 23 rd 1826, Anna E. on January 7 th 1828 and Lydia E.E. on June 21 st 1831. The farm of Lydia (Abbott) Drake and her husband Squire was enumerated in the 1830 U.S. Census for Lysander, Onondaga County, New York 38. It appears that the census was actually conducted during the late summer of 1831. The census listed one free white male of 30 & under 40 years of age [Squire (31)], two females under 5 [Anna E. (3) and Lydia E.E. (1)], one female of 5 & under 10 [Helen M. (5)], and one female of 20 & under 30 [Lydia (25)]. On September 21 st 1833, Lydia gave birth to a son named Abram H. Lydia s daughter Anna E. died on December 19 th 1834, 3 weeks prior to her 7 th birthday. Prior to the time of the 1840 census, Lydia gave birth to sons; Otis I. on May 29 th 1835 and Rensselaer D. on August 1840. Sometime during the decade of the 1830s, Lydia s family moved to the Town of Volney in Oswego County, New York. The 1840 U.S. Census for Volney 39 enumerated Lydia on the farm of her husband Squire Drake and listed one free white male under 5 years of age [Rensselaer D. (1)], two males of 5 & under 10 [Abram H. (7) and Otis I. (5)], one male of 40 & under 50 [Squire (40)], two females of 10 & under 15 [Helen M. (14) and Lydia Emeline (10)], and one female of 30 & under 40 [Lydia (34)]. The census indicated that Lydia s husband was engaged in agriculture. Lydia gave birth to another son named Louis H. on June 14 th 1845. The farm of Lydia and Squire Drake was enumerated in the 1850 U.S. Census for the Town of Volney, Oswego County, New York 40. Lydia s oldest daughter had married in 1848 and left the household. The census listed Lydia (age 45), her husband Squire Drake (50), a daughter Emeline (17), and four sons; Abram H. (17), Otis I. (15), Rensselaer D. (9) and Lewis H. (4). The four boys attended school during the year of the census. Lydia s husband declared his occupation to be farming and that they owned real estate worth $1000. 38 1830 United States Federal Census for Lysander, Onondaga County, New York, dated June 1 st. 39 1840 United States Federal Census for Town of Volney, Oswego County, New York, dated June 1 st. 40 1850 United States Federal Census for Town of Volney, Oswego County, New York, dated October 11 th. 23
A summary of Lydia and Squire Drake s farm operation was included in the 1850 U.S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for the Town of Volney 41. The family had 16 acres of improved land and 23 acres of unimproved land which was worth $1000. They had farm implements valued at $50. The Drake s owned 1 milk cow, 2 working oxen, 3 beef cattle, 2 sheep and 2 hogs, all being valued at $137. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1850, the Drake s produced 40 bushels of Indian corn, 20 bushels of oats, 10 bushels of Irish potatoes, 53 bushels of buckwheat, 175 lbs. of butter, 11 tons of hay, and they had sold $29 worth of home-made goods. Lydia s daughter Emeline married in 1853 and left the household. The 1860 U.S. Census for the Town of Volney, Oswego County 42, enumerated the farm of Lydia (age 54), her husband Squire Drake (60) and their four sons; Abram (27), Ireno (25), Rensselaer (20) and Lewis (15). Lydia s son Rensselaer attended school during the year of the census. The census indicated that both Lydia and Squire Drake were born in Massachusetts, and the record should have indicated that Lydia was born in the State of New York. Squire Drake indicated that his occupation was farming and their three oldest sons declared their occupation to be cooper. A nineteen year old servant girl named Sarah Sweet was also living in the household. The family made no declaration regarding the value of real estate or personal property that they owned. Lydia s son Rensselaer D. Drake married the live-in servant girl Sarah Sweet in 1862 and enlisted in Company E of the 4 th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment in 1862. He died on December 10 th 1864 as a result of wounds received. He was a Corporal and 24 years old at the time of his death. He is buried in the North Volney Cemetery, Oswego County. Lydia Drake (age 65) was enumerated on the farm of her husband Squire (69) in the 1870 U.S. Census for the Town of Volney 43. They had one son living in the household; Louis (25). Lydia s husband declared his occupation to be farming and that the family owned real estate worth $1500 and personal property valued at $600. Lydia indicated that she could read but could not write. Lydia s son stated that his occupation was farm laborer. An 18 year old domestic servant named Mary Bell was also living in the household. The 1870 U.S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for the Town of Volney 44 listed the farm of Lydia and Squire Drake. The family owned 32 acres of improved land and 2 acres of wood-land which was worth $1500. They had farm implements valued at $20. The Drake s owned 1 horse, 2 milk cows, 2 working oxen, 1 beef cow, 8 sheep, and 1 hog, all livestock being worth $475. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1870, the family produced 4 41 1850 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Volney, Oswego Co., New York, dated October 10 th. 42 1860 United States Federal Census for Town of Volney, Oswego County, New York, dated July 6 th. 43 1870 United States Federal Census for Town of Volney, Oswego County, New York, dated July 28 th. 44 1870 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Volney, Oswego Co., New York, dated July 29 th. 24
bushels of spring wheat, 15 bushels of Indian corn, 4 bushels of oats, 5 bushels of buckwheat, 40 bushels of Irish potatoes, $10 worth of orchard products, 250 lbs. of butter, 10 tons of hay, $20 worth of forest products, and had slaughtered or sold for slaughter animals worth $70. The Drake s indicated that the estimated value of all farm production, including betterments and additions to stock was $330. At the time of the 1880 U.S. Census 45, Lydia (age 74) and Squire Drake (79) were residing on the farm of their youngest son Louis H. Drake (34), his wife Ella (27) and a 14 year old domestic servant named Nellie Waugh. Squire Drake declared his occupation as farmer. Both Lydia and Squire claimed to be able to read but could not write. On the census questionnaire, Lydia declared that she was maimed, crippled, bedridden or otherwise disabled, but she left blank the question is the person sick or temporarily disabled, so as to be able to attend to ordinary business or duties? It would appear that Lydia had some sort of permanent disability at the time of the census. Lydia (Abbott) Drake died on June 7 th 1884 at the age of 78 and was buried in the North Volney Cemetery 46, Volney, Oswego County, New York. Squire Drake died shortly after Lydia on December 9 th 1884 at the age of 84 and is also buried in the North Volney Cemetery. The cause of death is not known for either Lydia or Squire Drake. Sarah s fifth born sibling was Keziah Abbott who was born about 1808 in Bern, Albany County, New York. The 1810 U.S. Census for Bern 47 enumerated Keziah on the farm of her parents and listed three free white males under 10 [Jacob (6), Isaac (8), and unknown], one male 10 thru 15 [Abraham (10)], two males 26 thru 44 [Joseph (40), and unknown], five females under 10 [Lydia (4), Keziah (2), and three unknowns], one female 10 thru 15 [Sarah (12)], one female 16 thru 25 [unknown] and one female 26 thru 44 [Chloe Jane (33)]. It appears that another family may have been sharing the household, a husband and wife with a son and three daughters. Keziah s family emigrated to Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York sometime between 1812 and 1814. Her oldest sister Sarah left the household in 1814 to marry John Dutton, and her oldest brother Abraham married prior to 1820. Also, prior to the 1820 census, Keziah s mother gave birth to four sons; Solomon in 1811, Simeon in 1812, Joseph in 1814 and Chauncey in 1816; and a daughter named Priscilla in 1818. The 1820 U.S. Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York 48, enumerated Keziah on the farm of her father Joseph Abbott. Listed in the household were four free white males to 10 years of age [Solomon (9), Simeon (8), Joseph (6) and Chauncey (4)], one 45 1880 United States Federal Census for Volney, Oswego County, New York, dated June 19 th. 46 Lydia (Abbott) Drake s gravestone, North Volney Cemetery, Volney, Oswego County, New York. 47 1810 United States Federal Census for Bern, Albany County, New York, dated August 6th. 48 1820 United States Federal Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York, dated August 7th. 25
male 10 to 16 [Jacob (16)], one male 16 to 18 [Isaac (18)], one male 16 to 26 [Isaac (18)], one male over 45 [Joseph (50)], one female to 10 [Priscilla (2)], two females 10 to 16 [Lydia (14) and Keziah (12)], and two females 26 to 45 [Chloe Jane (43) and unknown]. Living on neighboring farms were Keziah s sister Sarah (Abbott) Dutton, her oldest brother Abraham Abbott, and their families. We have not found any confirmed record of Keziah Abbott after the 1820 U.S. Census. One suggestion raised by family researchers is that Keziah married a person named Knapp, possibly a neighbor in Cayuga County, New York. Keziah s oldest sister Sarah (Abbott) Dutton had a son named Charles A. Dutton farming in Illinois in 1850. Keziah (Abbott) Knapp appears to be enumerated in the 1850 U.S. Census for Crete, Will County, Illinois 49, living on the farm of her nephew Charles A. Dutton and his wife Mary. Keziah s age was listed at 49; however, we believe that her correct age was 42. Keziah was probably widowed at this time. We have no further record of Keziah (Abbott) Knapp after the 1850 U.S. Census. Sarah s sixth born sibling was Solomon Abbott who was born in 1811 in Bern, Albany County, New York 50. It appears that Solomon s family emigrated to Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York sometime between 1812 and 1814. His oldest sister Sarah left the household in 1814 to marry John Dutton, and his oldest brother Abraham married prior to 1820. Also, prior to the 1820 census, Solomon s mother gave birth to three sons; Simeon in 1812, Joseph in 1814 and Chauncey in 1816; and a daughter named Priscilla in 1818. The 1820 U.S. Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York 51, enumerated Solomon on the farm of his father Joseph Abbott. Listed in the household were four free white males to 10 years of age [Solomon (9), Simeon (8), Joseph (6) and Chauncey (4)], one male 10 to 16 [Jacob (16)], one male 16 to 18 [Isaac (18)], one male 16 to 26 [Isaac (18)], one male over 45 [Joseph (50)], one female to 10 [Priscilla (2)], two females 10 to 16 [Lydia (14) and Keziah (12)], and two females 26 to 45 [Chloe Jane (43) and unknown]. Living on neighboring farms were Solomon s sister Sarah (Abbott) Dutton, his oldest brother Abraham Abbott, and their families. We have not found Solomon Abbott on an 1830 census record, but it appears that he may have moved with his older sister Lydia Drake to Lysander in Onondaga County. Lydia lived near another farmer named George White who had a daughter named Susannah. Solomon Abbott (age 19) married Susannah White (16) around 1830. Prior to the 1840 U.S. Census, Susannah gave birth to three daughters; Mary E. in 1831, Sarah J. in 1833 and Ruma in 1836; and a son named 49 1850 United States Federal Census for Crete, Will County, Illinois, dated September 20 th. 50 Solomon Abbott s gravestone, Cold Springs Cemetery, Lysander, Onondaga County, New York. 51 1820 United States Federal Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York, dated August 7th. 26
George in 1839. Also Solomon had moved the family to Ira Township in Cayuga County. The 1840 U.S. Census for Ira, Cayuga County, New York 52 enumerated the farm of Solomon Abbott and listed one free white male under 5 years of age [George (1)], one male of 20 & under 30 [Solomon (29)], two females under 5 [Sarah (7) and Ruma (4)], one female of 5 & under 10 [Mary E. (9)] and one female of 20 & under 30 [Susannah (26)]. Solomon s wife Susannah gave birth to a daughter named Almira in 1842 and a son named Lewis Bradley in 1845. Solomon s family moved back to the Town of Lysander, Onondaga County, New York, prior to the 1850 U.S. Census. Also Solomon s oldest daughter Mary married and left the household around 1850. The 1850 census for Lysander, New York 53 enumerated the farm of Solomon Abbott (age 39), his wife Susan (36) and five children; Ruma (14), Sarah (16), George (11), Almira (8) and Bradley (5). All the children attended school during the year of the census. Solomon declared that his occupation was farming and that he owned $2500 in real estate. Solomon s farm operation was listed in the 1850 U.S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for the Town of Lysander 54. The family owned 40 acres of improved land and 10 acres of unimproved land which was worth $2500. Solomon owned farm equipment valued at $200. He had 6 horses, 3 milk cows, 2 working oxen, 3 beef cattle and 12 hogs, the livestock being valued at $550. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1850, Solomon had produced 25 bushels of wheat, 200 bushels of Indian corn, 550 bushels of oats, 50 lbs. of wool, 70 bushels of Irish potatoes, 40 bushels of buckwheat, $15 worth of orchard products, 500 lbs. of butter, 20 tons of hay and had slaughtered animals worth $75. The 1860 U.S. Census for the Town of Lysander, New York 55, enumerated the farm of Solomon (age 49), his wife Susannah Abbott (47) and two children; Almira (17) and Bradley (15). Both children attended school during the year of the census. Solomon declared his occupation as farming and declared no value for real estate or personal property owned. It appears that three of Solomon s children had departed the household prior to 1850. Living on a neighboring farm were Susannah s parents George (77) and Mary White (75). Solomon s farm operation was listed in the 1860 U.S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for the Town of Lysander 56. Solomon owned 60 acres of improved land and 7 acres of unimproved land worth $4000. He had farm implements valued at $40. His livestock included 4 horses, 3 milk cows, 7 52 1840 United States Federal Census for Ira, Cayuga County, New York, dated June 1 st. 53 1850 United States Federal Census for Lysander, Onondaga County, New York, dated November 29 th. 54 1850 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Sched. for Lysander, Onondaga Co., New York, November 23 rd. 55 1860 U. S. Federal Census for the Town of Lysander, Onondaga County, New York, dated July 17 th. 56 1860 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Lysander, Onondaga Co., New York, July 16 th. 27
sheep and 1 hog, all worth $375. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1860, Solomon produced 60 bushels of wheat, 40 bushels of Indian corn, 50 bushels of oats, 1500 lbs. of tobacco, 22 lbs. of wool, 3 bushels of peas and beans, 30 bushels of Irish potatoes, 10 bushels of buckwheat, $5 worth of orchard products, 150 lbs. of butter, 3 tons of hay and had slaughtered animals worth $24. Solomon and Susannah s oldest son George Abbott died on July 8 th 1862 while serving in Battery B, 1 st Light Artillery Regiment, New York, during the Civil War. The 1870 U.S. Census for the Town of Lysander, New York 57 enumerated the farm of Solomon Abbott (age 58) and his wife Susan (46, should be 56). Solomon declared his occupation to be farming and claimed that he owned real estate valued at $11,500 and personal property worth $1,500. Apparently there were two houses located on the farm because Solomon s youngest son Bradley (25), his wife Augusta (22) and two daughters; Nettie (4) and Jennie (2); were listed as residents in a separate dwelling on the property. Solomon s son Bradley declared his occupation to be farm hand. In addition, there was a 19 year old male named George Pettit living with Bradley Abbott, and he was also a farm hand. The 1870 U.S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for the Town of Lysander 58 summarized Solomon s farm operation. Solomon owned 107 acres of improved land and 9 acres of wood-land worth $11,700. He owned farm implements valued at $200. During the year, Solomon paid $200 in wages, including board. Solomon s livestock included 7 horses, 5 milk cows, 4 beef cattle and 2 hogs, all being worth $1000. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1870, the farm produced 300 bushels of winter wheat, 250 bushels of Indian corn, 60 bushels of oats, 200 bushels of barley, 1200 lbs. of tobacco, 70 lbs. wool, 30 bushels of Irish potatoes, $50 worth of orchard products, 300 lbs. of butter, 30 tons of hay and slaughtered or sold for slaughter animals worth $240. Solomon declared that the value of all farm productions, including betterment or additions to stock was $2000. Solomon Abbott died on May 24 th 1872 at the age of 61 and is buried in Cold Springs Cemetery in the Town of Lysander, New York. It is not known what the cause of death was. Susannah Abbott survived for another 17 years and died on October 11 th 1899 at the age of 85. She is also buried in Cold Springs Cemetery. Sarah s seventh born sibling was Simeon Abbott who was born on April 8 th 1812 in Bern, Albany County, New York 59. Simeon s family emigrated to Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York sometime after his birth and before 57 1870 U. S. Federal Census for the Town of Lysander, Onondaga County, New York, dated June 7 th. 58 1870 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Lysander, Onondaga County, New York, June 6 th. 59 Simeon Abbott s gravestone, Louck s Grove (Wahtawah) Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Adair Co., Iowa. 28
1814. His oldest sister Sarah left the household in 1814 to marry John Dutton, and his oldest brother Abraham married prior to 1820. Also, prior to the 1820 census, Simeon s mother gave birth to two sons; Joseph in 1814 and Chauncey in 1816; and a daughter named Priscilla in 1818. The 1820 U.S. Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York 60, enumerated Simeon on the farm of his father Joseph Abbott. Listed in the household were four free white males to 10 years of age [Solomon (9), Simeon (8), Joseph (6) and Chauncey (4)], one male 10 to 16 [Jacob (16)], one male 16 to 18 [Isaac (18)], one male 16 to 26 [Isaac (18)], one male over 45 [Joseph (50)], one female to 10 [Priscilla (2)], two females 10 to 16 [Lydia (14) and Keziah (12)], and two females 26 to 45 [Chloe Jane (43) and unknown]. Living on neighboring farms were Simeon s sister Sarah (Abbott) Dutton, his oldest brother Abraham Abbott, and their families. Simeon followed the emigration of his older sister Sarah (Abbott) Dutton and her family to Thorn Creek Precinct, Will County, Illinois. Also farming in the Thorn Creek area was the family of David Crandall who had a daughter named Julia. Prior to the 1840 census, Simeon Abbott (age 28) married Julia Crandall (age 19). The next record that we found of Simeon Abbott was the 1840 U.S. Census for Thorn Creek Precinct, Will County, Illinois 61. The census listed one free white male of 20 & under 30 [Simeon (28)], one female of 5 & under 10 [unknown], two females of 10 & under 15 [both unknown] and one female of 20 & under 30 [Julia (19)]. We do not know the identities of the younger females in the household, but we believe that Simeon and Julia may have been providing a foster home for orphaned children. There is evidence that they did that in subsequent census records. Simeon s wife Julia gave birth to a daughter named Emily C. in 1843 and a son named George W. in 1847. The farm of Simeon Abbott (age 37, s/b 38) was enumerated in the 1850 U.S. Census for Carey Township, Will County, Illinois 62. Carey Township was renamed the Town of Monee in about 1857. Also listed in the census were Simeon s wife Julia (29), his daughter Emily (7) and his son George W. (3). Simeon s daughter attended school during the year of the census. Both Simeon and Julia declared that they were born in New York and they owned real estate valued at $2000. Simeon s farm operation was summarized in the 1850 U.S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Carey Township 63. Simeon owned 120 acres of improved land and 108 acres of unimproved land worth $2000. He owned farm implements valued at $50. His livestock included 2 milk cows, 4 working oxen, 3 beef cattle and 2 hogs, all valued at $165. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1850, Simeon s farm produced 80 bushels of wheat, 200 60 1820 United States Federal Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York, dated August 7th. 61 1840 United States Federal Census for Thorn Creek Precinct, Will County, Illinois, dated June 1 st. 62 1850 United States Federal Census for Carey Township, Will County, Illinois, dated September 20 th. 63 1850 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Carey Township, Will Co., Illinois, September 20 th. 29
bushels of Indian corn, 300 bushels of oats, 3 bushels of peas and beans, 200 bushels of Irish potatoes, 200 lbs. of butter, 30 tons of hay and he had slaughtered animals worth $30. Simeon s wife gave birth to a daughter named Ellen J. in 1855, and sometime prior to 1857 the family emigrated to York Township, Putnam County, Missouri. After arriving in Missouri, Julia gave birth to a son named Orson D. in 1858. The farm of Simeon Abbott (age 48) was enumerated in the 1860 U.S. Census for York Township 64. Also listed were his wife Julia (39) two daughters; Emily (16) and Ellen (5); and two sons; George (13) and Orson (2). George and Ellen Abbott attended school during the year of the census. Simeon and Julia were apparently well off financially. They declared that they owned $5000 in real estate and had personal property worth $1000. Also living in the household was a 13 year old girl named Isabelle Coons, who may have been a foster child. The census additionally listed a 22 year old farm laborer named Henry Hulbert. According to the 1930 s Graves Registration Survey done by the WPA in Iowa, Simeon Abbott s monument was placed by the family and marked Civil War Veteran. The gravestone that we have pictured in this biographical sketch makes no mention of Civil War service. Confederate Civil War records indicate that a Private Simeon Abbott served in Company D, Manigault s South Carolina Infantry Battalion. It s possible that Simeon s sympathies were with the Confederate cause and that may have motivated his emigration to Missouri, a slave state ; however, we find no evidence that Simeon owned any slaves. Moreover, he would have been around 50 years old at the time of his enlistment. So far as we are able to determine, Simeon farmed in York Township, Missouri, until sometime prior to the 1870 U.S. Census when the family emigrated to Grove Township, Adair County, Iowa. The 1870 census 65 enumerated the farm of Simeon Abbott (age 57, s/b 58), his wife Julia (48), a daughter Ellen (15), and two sons; George (23) and Orson (13). Ellen and George Abbott attended school during the year of the census. Simeon declared that he owned $4000 in real estate and had personal property worth $1830. Simeon s son George declared his occupation to be farming and that he owned real estate valued at $1000 and personal property worth $640. Simeon Abbott s farm was listed in the 1870 U.S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Grove Township 66. Simeon owned 35 acres of improved land, 60 acres of wood-land and 40 acres of other unimproved land, all being worth $4000. He owned farm equipment valued at $275. Simeon 64 1860 United States Federal Census for York Township, Putnam County, Missouri, dated October 4 th. 65 1870 United States Federal Census for Grove Township, Adair County, Iowa, dated June 16 th. 66 1870 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Grove Township, Adair Co., Iowa, dated June 14 th. 30
paid $130 in wages, including board, during the previous year. His inventory of livestock included 2 horses, 6 milk cows, 1 head of beef cattle and 3 hogs, all being worth $455. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1870, the farm produced 900 bushels of spring wheat, 500 bushels of Indian corn, 250 bushels of oats, 245 lbs. wool, 40 bushels of Irish potatoes, 200 lbs. butter, 18 tons of hay and he slaughtered or sold for slaughter animals valued at $60. Simeon declared that the value of all farm production, including betterment or additions to stock was $1200. Simeon Abbott and his family moved to Jefferson Township in Adair County, Iowa, sometime prior to the 1880 U.S. Census. The census 67 enumerated the farm of Simeon (age 68), his wife Julia (59), their daughter Ellen (25), and son Orson (22) and an adopted daughter named Elizabeth (3). Simeon declared his occupation to be farmer. The 1880 U.S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Jefferson Township 68 listed the farm of Simeon Abbott. He was the owner of 217 tilled acres and 100 acres of meadow or pasture which was worth $5000, including buildings and fences. Simeon owned farm equipment worth $300 and livestock valued at $700. He paid $150 in wages the previous year, including board. The estimated value of all farm production for 1879 (sold, consumed or on hand) was $600. Simeon s livestock included 2 horses, 6 milk cows and 11 head of beef cattle. They had made 300 lbs. of butter in 1879. Simeon had 6 hogs, 70 barn-yard and 10 other poultry. He had produced 20 dozen eggs in 1879. Simeon had planted 20 acres of Indian corn and harvested 1000 bushels and he planted 6 acres of oats with a yield of 300 bushels. He had harvested 2 bushels of Canada peas, 2 bushels of beans, and he had planted 1 acre of Irish potatoes which yielded 200 bushels. Figure B-1. Simeon Abbott's Gravestone Less than a year after the 1880 census was taken, Simeon Abbott died on April 18 th 1881, at the age of 69 years and 10 days. He was buried in the 67 1880 United States Federal Census for Jefferson Township, Adair County, Iowa, dated June 23 rd. 68 1880 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Jefferson Twsp, Adair Co., Iowa, dated June 23 rd. 31
Louck s Grove (aka Wahtawah) Cemetery, Jefferson Township in Adair County. A picture of his gravestone is shown in Figure B-1. Simeon s wife Julia survived for another sixteen years and died on May 22 nd 1897 at the age of seventy five. She is also buried in Louck s Grove Cemetery. Sarah s eight born sibling was Joseph Abbott Jr. who was born about 1814 in Cato, Cayuga County, New York. His oldest sister Sarah left the household in 1814 to marry John Dutton, and his oldest brother Abraham married prior to 1820. Also, prior to the 1820 census, Joseph s mother gave birth to a son named Chauncey in 1816, and a daughter named Priscilla in 1818. The 1820 U.S. Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York 69, enumerated Joseph Jr. on the farm of his father Joseph Abbott Sr. Listed in the household were four free white males to 10 years of age [Solomon (9), Simeon (8), Joseph Jr. (6) and Chauncey (4)], one male 10 to 16 [Jacob (16)], one male 16 to 18 [Isaac (18)], one male 16 to 26 [Isaac (18)], one male over 45 [Joseph Sr. (50)], one female to 10 [Priscilla (2)], two females 10 to 16 [Lydia (14) and Keziah (12)], and two females 26 to 45 [Chloe Jane (43) and unknown]. Living on neighboring farms were Joseph s sister Sarah (Abbott) Dutton, his oldest brother Abraham Abbott, and their families. We have no additional information regarding Joseph Abbott Jr. after the 1820 census. Sarah s ninth born sibling was Chauncey Abbott who was born on December 9 th 1816 70 in Cato, Cayuga County, New York. His oldest brother Abraham married prior to 1820, and his mother gave birth to a daughter named Priscilla in 1818. The 1820 U.S. Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York 71, enumerated Chauncey on the farm of his father Joseph Abbott. Listed in the household were four free white males to 10 years of age [Solomon (9), Simeon (8), Joseph (6) and Chauncey (4)], one male 10 to 16 [Jacob (16)], one male 16 to 18 [Isaac (18)], one male 16 to 26 [Isaac (18)], one male over 45 [Joseph (50)], one female to 10 [Priscilla (2)], two females 10 to 16 [Lydia (14) and Keziah (12)], and two females 26 to 45 [Chloe Jane (43) and unknown]. Living on neighboring farms were Joseph s sister Sarah (Abbott) Dutton, his oldest brother Abraham Abbott, and their families. Chauncey Abbott married a woman named Elizabeth about 1836 in Cayuga County, New York. Both were born in December 1816 and were about 20 years old at the time of their marriage. We do not know Elizabeth s maiden name. 69 1820 United States Federal Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York, dated August 7th. 70 Chauncey Abbott s gravestone, North Volney Cemetery, Volney, Oswego County, New York. 71 1820 United States Federal Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York, dated August 7th. 32
Chauncey s wife Elizabeth gave birth to a son named Orrin A. around 1840. The farm of Chauncey and Elizabeth Abbott was enumerated in the 1840 U.S. Census for Volney, Oswego County, New York 72. The census listed one free white male under 5 [Orrin A. (1<)], one male of 20 & under 30 [Chauncey (23)] and one female of 20 & under 30 [Elizabeth (23)]. Chauncey s wife Elizabeth gave birth to a son named George Monroe in 1848, and a daughter named Ann Eliza in 1843 prior to the 1850 census. During that time period, Chauncey and Elizabeth emigrated to New Haven, Oswego County, New York. The 1850 U.S. Census for New Haven 73 enumerated the farm of Chauncey (age 32, s/b 33), his wife Elizabeth (30, s/b 33), and three children; Orin A. (9), Ann Eliza (7), and George M. (3). The two older children attended school during the year of the census. Chauncey declared that his occupation was farming and that he owned $250 in real estate. Chauncey s wife gave birth to a daughter named Mary in 1853. The 1860 U.S. Census for New Haven 74 enumerated the farm of Chauncey Abbott (age 44), his wife Elizabeth (44) and four children; Orin (19), Ann (16), Monroe (13) and Mary (7). All the children had attended school during the year of the census. Chauncey claimed that he owned real estate worth $700 and personal property valued at $390. Chauncey s farm operation was summarized in the 1860 U.S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for New Haven 75. Chauncey owned 20 acres of improved land worth $700 and farm implements valued at $80. His livestock included 2 horses, 1 milk cow, 1 beef cow and 1 hog, all being worth $230. During the year ending on June 1 st 1860, Chauncey s farm had produced 50 bushels of Indian corn, 39 bushels of oats, 100 bushels of Irish potatoes, $10 worth of orchard products, 150 lbs. of butter and 11 tons of hay. He had slaughtered animals worth $55. Chauncey s son Orin served during the Civil War in Company K, 9 th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment. Also their daughter Mary died on June 2 nd 1862 at the age of 9 years. Chauncey and Elizabeth s older daughter left the household prior to the 1870 census. The 1870 U.S. Census for New Haven 76 enumerated the farm of Chauncey Abbott (age 53), his wife Elizabeth (53), his son Monroe (22) and a female named Mary (12). Mary attended school during the year of the census, and it s not clear how she was related to the family. Chauncey s son Monroe declared his occupation to be boatman. Chauncey s 72 1840 United States Federal Census for Volney, Oswego County, New York, dated June 1 st. 73 1850 United States Federal Census for New Haven, Oswego County, New York, dated August 28 th. 74 1860 United States Federal Census for New Haven, Oswego County, New York, dated August 4 th. 75 1860 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for New Haven, Oswego Co., New York, August 6 th. 76 1870 United States Federal Census for New Haven, Oswego County, New York, dated June 22 nd. 33
occupation was farmer and he claimed that he owned $1800 in real estate and $400 in personal property. The 1870 U.S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for New Haven 77 listed the farm of Chauncey Abbott. Chauncey owned 18 acres of improved land and 2 acres of wood-land which was worth $1800. His inventory of livestock included 1 milk cow, 10 sheep and 1 hog, all being worth $100. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1870, Chauncey produced 185 bushels of Indian corn, 35 lbs. of wool, $10 in orchard products, 250 lbs. of butter, 12 tons of hay, and slaughtered or sold for slaughter animals worth $44. Chauncey declared that the value of all farm production, including betterment or additions to stock was $501. Prior to the U.S. Census of 1880, Chauncey Abbott died on May 2 nd 1880 at the age of 63 78. The 1880 U.S. Census for New Haven, Oswego County, New York 79 enumerated the household of Monroe Abbott (age 32) who was the youngest son of Chauncey and Elizabeth. Also living with Monroe and his family was his widowed mother Elizabeth Abbott (61, s/b 63). Elizabeth survived Chauncey Abbott by eleven years and died on January 21 st 1891 80 at the age of 74. Sarah s tenth born sibling was Priscilla Abbott who was born about 1818 in Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York. The 1820 U.S. Census for Cato Township 81, enumerated Priscilla on the farm of her father Joseph Abbott. Listed in the household were four free white males to 10 years of age [Solomon (9), Simeon (8), Joseph (6) and Chauncey (4)], one male 10 to 16 [Jacob (16)], one male 16 to 18 [Isaac (18)], one male 16 to 26 [Isaac (18)], one male over 45 [Joseph (50)], one female to 10 [Priscilla (2)], two females 10 to 16 [Lydia (14) and Keziah (12)], and two females 26 to 45 [Chloe Jane (43) and unknown]. Living on neighboring farms were Priscilla s sister Sarah (Abbott) Dutton, his oldest brother Abraham Abbott, and their families. We have no record of Priscilla subsequent to the 1820 census. Sarah s eleventh born sibling was Jemima Abbott who was born in 1820 in Cato, Cayuga County, New York. Jemima did not appear to be listed in the household of Joseph and Chloe Abbott on the 1820 census for Cato which was dated August 7 th. We have no additional information regarding Jemima. Sarah s twelfth born sibling was Chloe Iona Abbott who was born about 1822 in Cato, Cayuga County, New York. We have no additional information regarding Chloe Iona. 77 1870 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for New Haven, Oswego Co., New York, August 6 th. 78 Chauncey Abbott s gravestone, North Volney Cemetery, Volney, Oswego County, New York. 79 1870 United States Federal Census for New Haven, Oswego County, New York, dated June 7 th & 8 th. 80 Gravestone, Elizabeth Abbott, North Volney Cemetery, Volney, Oswego County, New York. 81 1820 United States Federal Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York, dated August 7th. 34
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PREFACE The intent of this appendix is to present a brief biographical narrative relating to each of John and Sarah Dutton s nine children. The narratives may appear to be somewhat redundant; however, this was done intentionally so that each sketch was essentially a self-contained story. The biographical sketches are presented in order of birth. Chloe Ann Dutton: Chloe Ann was born on April 19 th 1815 in Cato, Cayuga County, New York. Prior to the 1820 census, her mother Sarah gave birth to a son Abbott Everett on October 1 st 1816 and a daughter Emeline on March 21 st 1819. Chloe Ann was enumerated in the 1820 U.S. Census in the household of John Dutton for Cato, Cayuga County, New York 82. The census listed one free white male under 10 years of age [Abbott E. (3)], one male of 26 & under 45 [John (29)], two females under 10 [Chloe A. (5) and Emeline (1)], and one female of 16 & under 26 [Sarah (22)]. The census indicated that one person in the household was engaged in agriculture. Before the 1830 census, Chloe Ann s mother gave birth to three daughters; Sarah (Sallie) on January 19 th 1920, Elizabeth on October 25 th 1823 and Encynora B. (Elsie) on October 3 rd 1829; and two sons; Orson Benejah on June 2 nd 1825 and Charles Adley on July 15 th 1827. Cato was divided around 1820 and part of that Township became Ira Township so that Sallie was born in Cato Township while Elizabeth and Orson B. were born in Ira Township, although the family never relocated. However, the family moved to Hannibal Township around 1826 so that Charles A. and Elsie were born in Hannibal. Chloe Ann was enumerated in the 1830 U.S. Census in the household of John Dutton for Hannibal, Oswego County, New York 83. There were only five children listed and the count should have been eight. The census listed one free white male under 5 years of age [Charles A. (3)], one male of 10 & under 15 [Abbott E. (14)], one male of 30 & under 40 [John (39)], one female of 5 & under 10 [Elizabeth(7)], two females of 10 & under 15 [Sallie (10) and Emeline (11)], and one female of 30 & under 40 [Sarah (32)]. The census appears to have omitted Chloe A. (15), Orson B. (5), and Elsie (1). On July 13 th 1833 at the age of eighteen, Chloe Ann married Jacob T. Sammons who was twenty nine years old, in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York. Jacob was a captain on a canal boat, and after their marriage, Chloe Ann lived aboard the boat and was in charge of cooking. 82 1820 United States Federal Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York, dated August 7 th. 83 1830 United States Federal Census for Hannibal Township, Oswego County, New York, dated June 1st. 36
Sometime in 1834, Chloe Ann gave birth to a son named Francis M. while the couple was living in New York. Chloe Ann s husband Jacob made a purchase of 160 acres on June 15 th 1837 in Jackson County, Michigan 84. We have not found a record of land purchased in Kankakee County, but we have found a record of transactions recorded on May 20 th 1841, where Jacob sold 3 parcels of 80 acres each in Kankakee County, Illinois 85 and bought 160 acres in Will County Illinois 86. Our belief is that the time line of the recorded land transactions lagged the actual movement of Chloe Ann s family. The family may have briefly resided in Jackson County, Michigan, but emigrated to Kankakee County, Illinois, before 1836. Chloe Ann gave birth to two more children in Kankakee County; Sylvester L. on September 1 st 1836 and Sarah E. about 1838. Prior to the 1840 census, the family moved to Will County, Illinois. Chloe Ann and Jacob Sammons were enumerated in the 1840 census for Hickory Creek Precinct, Will County, Illinois 87. The census listed one free white male of 5 & under 10 years of age [Sylvester L. (4)], one male of 10 & under 15 [Francis M. (6)], one male of 15 & under 20 [unknown], one male of 30 & under 40 [Jacob (36)], one female under 5 [Sarah E. (2)], one female of 10 & under 15 [unknown], one female of 15 & under 20 [unknown] and one female of 20 & under 30 [Chloe Ann (25)]. We believe that this census count contains a number of errors, but it was an attempt to enumerate Chloe s household. It appears that Chloe Ann s husband Jacob Sammons enlisted in Company H, 1 st Regiment U.S. Artillery during the Mexican War, sometime in the interval 1846-48. After the war, he received a Bounty Land Warrant 88 for 160 acres which he sold to a person named Thomas Bordwell on November 1 st 1851. About 1848-49, Chloe Ann s family decided to move to Michigan. Jacob Sammons purchased a 1.9 acre lot on Main Street in Cheboygan, Cheboygan County, Michigan 89. After the move to Michigan, Chloe Ann gave birth to two daughters; Martha in 1848 and Elise L. in 1849. Chloe Ann and Jacob Sammons were enumerated in the 1850 U. S. Census for Michilimackinac County, Michigan 90. Michilimackinac County was created by a proclamation of territorial governor Lewis Cass on October 26 th 1818. The county originally took up the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, north of Macomb County, and almost the entire present Upper Peninsula. At the time of founding, the county seat was the community of Michilimackinac Island on Michilimackinac Island, later 84 Land Patent 10541, U.S. General Land Office at Monroe, Jackson Co., Michigan, dated June 15 th 1837. 85 Land Patent 4517, 4518, & 4519, U.S. General Land Office at Chicago, Illinois, dated May 20 th 1841. 86 Land Patent Certif. no. 4360, U.S. General Land Office at Chicago, Illinois, dated May 20 th 1841. 87 1840 United States Federal Census for Hickory Creek Precinct., Will County, Illinois, dated June 1 st. 88 Bounty Land Warrant no. 69564, General Land Office, Washington D.C., dated November 1 st 1851. 89 Land Patent Certif. 2212, U.S. General Land Office at Genesee, Michigan, dated September 5 th 1848. 90 1850 United States Federal Census for Michilimackinac County, Michigan, dated October 30 th. 37
known as Mackinac Island, Michigan. It was organized in 1849 as Mackinac County. The 1850 census listed Chloe Ann Sammons (35), her husband Jacob (48), three sons; Francis M. (16), Sylvester (14) and Myron (10); and three daughters; Sarah (12), Martha (2) and Elise L. (1). The four older school age children had attended school during the year of the census. Jacob appeared to be a lumber merchant in Cheboygan and he declared no value for real estate owned. Following the 1850 census, Chloe Ann gave birth to three more sons; John C. in 1851, Jacob A. in 1854 and Charles A. in 1857. The family apparently moved out of the Town of Cheboygan and lived on a farm in Inverness Township in Cheboygan County during this period. Jacob Sammons provided for the family as a cooper. Chloe Ann s husband Jacob T. Sammons died in October 1859 in Inverness Township at the age of 55 years 91. The 1860 U.S. Census 92 enumerated Chloe Ann (age 44) as a farmer and head of the Sammons household. She declared that she owned $150 worth of real estate and $60 in personal property. Jacob Sammons (55) was listed on the census in spite of the fact that he had died eight months earlier. The census listed seven children living in the household; Sarah Elizabeth (21), Myron (19), Martha (12), Elsie Louisa (11), John Claudius (9), Jacob (6) and Charles Albert (3). The four school age children (6 12) attended school during the year of the census. Chloe Ann remarried on June 11 th 1864 to William H. Rice in Cheboygan County, Michigan. Both were about 49 years old at the time of their marriage. In the 1870 U.S. Census for Inverness Township 93, Chloe Ann (age 55) declared that she owned real estate worth $1200 and personal property worth $500. William H. Rice (55) was listed as head of household and he declared his occupation as gun smith; however, he did not declare any value for real estate or personal property owned. Three of Chloe Ann s children were living in the home; John C. (19) a laborer, Jacob A. (16) a store clerk and Charles A. (13) at home. None of the children attended school during the year of the census. Also living in the home was Chloe s thirty year old daughter, Sarah E. Copes and her one year old daughter, Georgiana. Chloe Ann (Dutton) Rice died on June 15 th 1874 in Cheboygan, Cheboygan County, Michigan, at the age of 59. The 1880 U.S. Census 94 enumerated William H. Rice (age 65) as a widower, living alone in Beaugrand Township, Cheboygan County. He declared his occupation as shoemaker. 91 1860 U.S. Census Mortality Schedule for Inverness Twsp., Cheboygan Co., Michigan, dated June 21 st. 92 1860 U. S. Federal Census for Inverness Township, Cheboygan County, Michigan, dated June 21 st. 93 1870 U. S. Federal Census for Inverness Township, Cheboygan County, Michigan, dated July 25 th. 94 1880 U. S. Federal Census for Beaugrand Township, Cheboygan Co., Michigan, dated June 5 th & 7 th. 38
Abbott Everett Dutton: Abbott Everett was born on October 1 st 1816 in Cato, Cayuga County, New York. Prior to the 1820 census, his mother Sarah gave birth to a daughter Emeline on March 21 st 1819. Abbott E. was enumerated in the 1820 U.S. Census in the household of John Dutton for Cato, Cayuga County, New York 95. The census listed one free white male under 10 years of age [Abbott E. (3)], one male of 26 & under 45 [John (29)], two females under 10 [Chloe A. (5) and Emeline (1)], and one female of 16 & under 26 [Sarah (22)]. The census indicated that one person in the household was engaged in agriculture. Before the 1830 census, Abbott s mother gave birth to three daughters; Sarah (Sallie) on January 19 th 1920, Elizabeth on October 25 th 1823 and Encynora B. (Elsie) on October 3 rd 1829; and two sons; Orson Benejah on June 2 nd 1825 and Charles Adley on July 15 th 1827. Cato was divided around 1820 and part of that Township became Ira Township so that Sallie was born in Cato Township while Elizabeth and Orson B. were born in Ira Township, although the family never relocated. However, the family moved to Hannibal Township around 1826 so that Charles A. and Elsie were born in Hannibal. Abbott was enumerated in the 1830 U.S. Census in the household of John Dutton for Hannibal, Oswego County, New York 96. There were only five children listed and the count should have been eight. The census listed one free white male under 5 years of age [Charles A. (3)], one male of 10 & under 15 [Abbott E. (14)], one male of 30 & under 40 [John (39)], one female of 5 & under 10 [Elizabeth (7)], two females of 10 & under 15 [Sallie (10) and Emeline (11)] and one female of 30 & under 40 [Sarah (32)]. The census appears to have omitted Chloe A. (15), Orson B. (5), and Elsie (1). On July 13 th 1833, Abbott s older sister, Chloe Ann, married Jacob T. Sammons in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York. Chloe Ann was eighteen at the time of her marriage. Abbott s mother gave birth to a son on December 21 st 1834 who was named Silas Myron. At this time, the family was still living in Hannibal, Oswego County, New York. Sometime between 1835 and 1838, Abbott s family emigrated to Thorn Creek Precinct in Will County, Illinois. Abbot s sister Sallie married Rufus Barton on March 31 st 1838 in Cook County, Illinois. The 1840 U.S. Census for Thorn Creek Precinct 97 enumerated Abbott on the farm of his father John Dutton and listed one free white male under 5 years of age [Silas Myron (5)], one male of 10 & under 15 [Charles Adley (13)], three males 15 & under 20 [Orson B. (15)], one male 20 & under 30 [Abbott E. 95 1820 United States Federal Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York, dated August 7th. 96 1830 United States Federal Census for Hannibal Township, Oswego County, New York, dated June 1st. 97 1840 United States Federal Census for Thorn Creek Precinct, Will County, Illinois, dated June 1 st. 39
(24)], one male 40 & under 50 [John (49)], one female 10 & under 15 [Encynora B. (11)], two females 15 & under 20 [Elizabeth (17) and Sallie (19)], one female 20 & under 30 [Emeline (21)], and one female 40 & under 50 [Sarah (42)]. There appears to be two males 15 & under 20 that were listed in the census who were not John and Sarah s children or the census taker made an error in the report. About 1842, Abbott married a woman named Jane whose last name we do not know. We know she was born in January 1821 in Vermont. At the time of their marriage, Abbott was 26 and Jane was 21. Abbott Dutton was listed on the Roll of Property Owners in 1842 in Will County 98. He declared that he owned personal property valued at $127 in Joliet Township. Prior to the 1850 census, Abbott s wife Jane gave birth to three children; Gabriella in 1843, Oliver P. in 1849 and John E. in 1850. The 1850 U.S. Census for Crete, Will County, Illinois 99 enumerated the farm of Abbott E. Dutton (age 32, should be 34), his wife Jane (29) and three children; Gabriella (7), Oliver H. (2) and John E. (1 mo.). Abbott declared that he owned real estate valued at $800 and that his occupation was farming. Their school aged daughter attended school during the year of the census. Living on a neighboring farm was Abbott s father John Dutton. Abbott E. Dutton s farm operation was summarized in the 1850 U.S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Crete 100. Abbott owned 80 acres of improved land worth $800 and had farm implements valued at $50. His inventory of livestock included 1 horse, 2 milk cows and 18 beef cattle, all being valued at $120. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1850, Abbott produced 250 bushels of Indian corn, 600 bushels of oats, 2 bushels of peas and beans, 10 bushels of Irish potatoes, 800 lbs. of butter and 40 tons of hay. He slaughtered animals worth $30. In 1852, Abbott s wife gave birth to a son named Frank P. Sometime around 1855, Abbott decided to give up farming. He moved his family to Byron Township, Buchanan County, Iowa and opened a dry goods store. In May 1860, Jane Dutton gave birth to a son named Frederick R. The 1860 U. S. Census for Byron Township 101 enumerated the household of Abbott E. Dutton (age 45), his wife Jane (38), and four children; Oliver P. (12), John E. (10), Frank (7) and Fred R. (2 mos.). It appears that their oldest daughter was no longer living in the household. The three older children attended school during the year of the census. Abbott declared his occupation to be dry goods 98 Collected works. Souvenir of Settlement and Progress of Will County, Illinois. Chicago: Historical Directory Publishing Co., 1884. pg-140. 99 1850 United States Federal Census for Crete, Will County, Illinois, dated September 18 th. 100 1850 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Crete, Will County, Illinois, dated September 20 th. 101 1860 United States Federal Census for Byron Township, Buchanan County, Iowa, dated July 13 th. 40
merchant and that he owned $1000 in real estate and personal property worth $700. Abbott s wife June gave birth to a daughter named Aletha in 1863. At the time of the 1870 U. S. Census, the family had emigrated to Union Township, Dallas County, Iowa 102 and Abbott was operating a successful dry goods store at that location. The 1870 census enumerated the household of Abbott Dutton (age 53), his wife Jane (46, s/b 49), and four children; John (20), Frank (16), Frederick (10) and Aletha (7). The three younger children attended school during the year of the census. Abbott declared his occupation to be dry goods merchant and claimed real estate valued at $10,000 and personal property valued at $5,000. Apparently his business was doing well. Abbott s two older sons were working as clerks in his store, and they had a 20 year old female domestic servant named Hilda Vermillion living in the home. Abbott left the retail store business and moved to Dakota Territory to live with his son Frank, sometime prior to the 1880 census. The 1880 U. S. Census for the Village of Burbank, Clay County, Dakota Territory 103 enumerated the household of Frank P. Dutton (age 25), his wife and two children, his father Abbott E. Dutton (67, should be 64) and his mother Jane (60, should be 59). Frank was apparently providing support for the household with his job as a postmaster. Abbott declared his occupation to be farmer. It s not clear if Abbott and Jane were retired and living off the equity that he developed in the dry goods business or if they had suffered a financial reversal and were being supported by their son. The 1880 census form included a question regarding physical disabilities, and Abbott did not indicate that he was having any problems with his health. Abbott E. Dutton apparently died sometime in the period between the 1880 census and the 1900 U.S. Census. The 1900 census for the City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota 104 enumerated Jane R. Dutton (age 79) who was head of the household and she stated that she was a widow. She was renting a home and declared that she had given birth to seven children and only four were still living. Also residing in the home was her son Oliver P. (50) who was a widower and was a traveling salesman. We have not found Jane Dutton enumerated on any census records after the U.S. census of 1900. 102 1870 United States Federal Census for Union Township, Dallas County, Iowa, dated June 2 nd. 103 1880 United States Federal Census for Burbank, Clay County, Dakota Territory, dated June 22 nd. 104 1900 United States Federal Census for Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, dated June 1 st. 41
Emeline Dutton: John and Sarah s third born child was Emeline who was born on March 21 st 1819 in Cato, Cayuga County, New York. Emeline was enumerated in the 1820 U.S. Census in the household of John Dutton for Cato, Cayuga County, New York 105. The census listed one free white male under 10 years of age [Abbott E. (3)], one male of 26 & under 45 [John (29)], two females under 10 [Chloe A. (5) and Emeline (1)], and one female of 16 & under 26 [Sarah (22)]. The census indicated that one person in the household was engaged in agriculture. Before the 1830 census, Emeline s mother gave birth to three daughters; Sarah (Sallie) on January 19 th 1920, Elizabeth on October 25 th 1823 and Encynora B. (Elsie) on October 3 rd 1829; and two sons; Orson Benejah on June 2 nd 1825 and Charles Adley on July 15 th 1827. Cato was divided around 1820 and part of that Township became Ira Township so that Sallie was born in Cato Township while Elizabeth and Orson B. were born in Ira Township, although the family never relocated. However, the family moved to Hannibal Township around 1826 so that Charles A. and Elsie were born in Hannibal. Emeline was enumerated in the 1830 U.S. Census in the household of John Dutton for Hannibal, Oswego County, New York 106. There were only five children listed and the count should have been eight. The census listed one free white male under 5 years of age [Charles A. (3)], one male of 10 & under 15 [Abbott E. (14)], one male of 30 & under 40 [John (39)], one female of 5 & under 10 [Elizabeth (7)], two females of 10 & under 15 [Sallie (10) and Emeline (11)] and one female of 30 & under 40 [Sarah (32)]. The census appears to have omitted Chloe A. (15), Orson B. (5), and Elsie (1). On July 13 th 1833, Emeline s older sister, Chloe Ann, married Jacob T. Sammons in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York. Chloe Ann was eighteen at the time of her marriage. Emeline s mother gave birth to a son on December 21 st 1834 who was named Silas Myron. At this time, the family was still living in Hannibal, Oswego County, New York. Sometime between 1835 and 1838, Emeline s family emigrated to Thorn Creek Precinct in Will County, Illinois. Emeline s sister Sallie married Rufus Barton on March 31 st 1838 in Cook County, Illinois. The 1840 U.S. Census for Thorn Creek Precinct 107 enumerated Emeline on the farm of her father John Dutton and listed one free white male under 5 years of age [Silas Myron (5)], one male of 10 & under 15 [Charles Adley (13)], three males 15 & under 20 [Orson B. (15)], one male 20 & under 30 [Abbott E. 105 1820 United States Federal Census for Cato Township, Cayuga County, New York, dated August 7 th. 106 1830 U. S. Federal Census for Hannibal Township, Oswego County, New York, dated June 1st. 107 1840 United States Federal Census for Thorn Creek Precinct, Will County, Illinois, dated June 1 st. 42
(24)], one male 40 & under 50 [John (49)], one female 10 & under 15 [Encynora B. (11)], two females 15 & under 20 [Elizabeth (17) and Sallie (19)], one female 20 & under 30 [Emeline (21)], and one female 40 & under 50 [Sarah (42)]. There appears to be two males 15 & under 20 that were listed in the census who were not John and Sarah s children or the census taker made an error in the report. Emeline Dutton died on May 1 st 1847 at the age of 28, presumably near Crete, Will County, Illinois. We have no verifiable evidence regarding her place and date of death. We do not know if she married or had children. Sarah (aka Sally, Sallie) Dutton: Sarah (Sally or Sallie) was John and Sarah s fourth child and was born on January 20 th 1820 in Cato, Cayuga County, New York. Before the 1830 census, Sallie s mother gave birth to two daughters; Elizabeth on October 25 th 1823 and Encynora B. (Elsie) on October 3 rd 1829; and two sons; Orson Benejah on June 2 nd 1825 and Charles Adley on July 15 th 1827. Cato was divided around 1820 and part of that Township became Ira Township so that Elizabeth and Orson B. were born in Ira Township, although the family never relocated. However, the family moved to Hannibal Township around 1826 so that Charles A. and Elsie were born in Hannibal. Sallie was enumerated in the 1830 U.S. Census in the household of John Dutton for Hannibal, Oswego County, New York 108. There were only five children listed and the count should have been eight. The census listed one free white male under 5 years of age [Charles A. (3)], one male of 10 & under 15 [Abbott E. (14)], one male of 30 & under 40 [John (39)], one female of 5 & under 10 [Elizabeth (7)], two females of 10 & under 15 [Sallie (10) and Emeline (11)] and one female of 30 & under 40 [Sarah (32)]. The census appears to have omitted Chloe A. (15), Orson B. (5), and Elsie (1). On July 13 th 1833, Sallie s older sister, Chloe Ann, married Jacob T. Sammons in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York. Chloe Ann was eighteen at the time of her marriage. Sallie s mother gave birth to a son on December 21 st 1834 who was named Silas Myron. At this time, the family was still living in Hannibal, Oswego County, New York. Sometime between 1835 and 1838, Sallie s family emigrated to Thorn Creek Precinct in Will County, Illinois. On March 31 st 1838, Sallie Dutton married Rufus Barton in Cook County, Illinois. She was seventeen years old and he was twenty six. Sallie and Rufus Barton were enumerated in the 1840 U. S. Census for Jay 108 1830 U. S. Federal Census for Hannibal Township, Oswego County, New York, dated June 1st. 43
Township, Cook County, Illinois 109. The census listed one free white male of 10 & under 15 [unknown], one male of 20 & under 30 [Rufus (28)], and one female of 20 & under 30 [Sallie (20)]. It is not known what the relationship of the teenage male was to Sallie and Rufus. Sallie gave birth to three daughters; Sarah C. in 1844, Orilla in 1846 and California E. in 1848. Sometime prior to the 1850 U. S. Census, Sallie and Rufus moved to Worth Township, Cook County, Illinois 110. The census listed Sarah Barton (age 28), her husband Rufus (38), and three children; Sarah C. (6), Orilla (4) and California E. (2). None of the children attended school during the year of the census. Rufus declared his occupation as farmer and listed the value of his real estate as $100. Sarah and Rufus Barton s farm operation was summarized on the 1850 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Rich Township in Cook County 111. The family owned 10 acres of improved land worth $100. Their livestock included 1 horse and 4 beef cattle worth $75. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1850, the farm produced 100 bushels of Indian corn. It appears that two of Sallie s daughters died prior to the 1860 census, Orilla and California E., and she had given birth to another daughter named Charlotte May in 1851. Also, Sallie s family had emigrated to Yellowhead Township, Kankakee County, Illinois 112 and they were operating a farm in that location. The census listed Sally Barton (age 38), her husband Rufus (46), and two children; Sarah (15) and Charlotte (9). Both of the children had attended school during the year of the census. Rufus declared the value of his real estate to be $2000 and personal property to be $500. Also a seventeen year old male named Decatur Phillips was a resident in the household. Presumably he was working as a farm laborer. Living on a neighboring farm was Sallie s younger sister Elsie (Dutton) Chapman (31) and her family. The 1860 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Yellowhead 113 listed the farm operation of Sally and Rufus Barton. The family owned 40 acres of improved land and 40 acres of unimproved land worth $2000, and they had farm implements valued at $200. The inventory of livestock included 1 horse, 1 mule, 4 milk cows, 5 beef cattle and 5 hogs, all being worth $300. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1860, the farm produced 30 bushels of wheat, 100 bushels of Indian corn, 25 bushels of oats, 25 bushels of Irish potatoes, 200 lbs. of butter, 40 tons of hay and 50 bushels of grass seed. The family slaughtered animals valued at $75. 109 1840 United States Federal Census for Jay Township, Cook County, Illinois, dated June 1 st. 110 1850 United States Federal Census for Worth Township, Cook County, Illinois, dated September 14 th. 111 1850 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Rich Twsp, Cook Co., Illinois, September 23 rd. 112 1860 U. S. Federal Census for Yellowhead Township, Kankakee County, Illinois, dated July 5 th. 113 1860 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Yellowhead, Kankakee Co., Illinois, dated July 3 rd. 44
Sallie gave birth to two more children; Clara Belle in 1861 and Rowland Dexter in 1862, and her oldest daughter Sarah married about 1866 at the age of twenty one. The 1870 U. S. Census for Yellowhead Township, Kankakee County, Illinois 114 enumerated the farm of Sally (age 49) and Rufus Barton (58) with three children living in the home; Lotty (19), Clara (9) and Rolan (7). The two younger children attended school during the year of the census. Rufus declared no value for real estate owned but listed personal property worth $500. A 16 year old farm laborer named Henry Hick was also living in the household. Living on a neighboring farm was Sallie s younger sister Elsie (Dutton) Chapman (41) and her family. Sallie and Rufus farm was listed on the 1870 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Yellowhead 115. The Barton s owned 80 acres of improved land worth $3200 and farm implements valued at $100. The family s inventory of livestock included 2 horses, 1 milk cow and 2 hogs, all being worth $200. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1870, the farm produced 40 bushels of spring wheat, 250 bushels of Indian corn, 30 bushels of oats, 14 bushels of Irish potatoes, 150 lbs. of butter, 40 tons of hay and 6 lbs. of flax. Their estimated value of all farm productions, including betterment and additions to stock was $350. Shortly after the 1870 census was taken, Sallie s daughter, Charlotte, married on January 10 th 1871 at the age of nineteen. Sometime prior to the 1880 U.S. Census, Sallie and Rufus Barton emigrated to Kansas. The 1880 census for Hayes Township, Dickinson County, Kansas 116, enumerated the farm of Sally Barton (age 60), her husband Rufus (68), and a son, Rol D. (19) living in the home. It appears that Sallie s daughter Clara had left the household; however, she did not marry until 1883. Sallie s husband Rufus Barton died on April 6 th 1884 in Detroit, Dickinson County, Kansas at the age of 71. Sallie s son Rowland married on October 23 rd 1884. The widow Sally Barton (age 63) was enumerated in the 1885 Kansas State Census for Hayes Township, Dickinson County 117. Also living in the household were Sally s son Rolla (22) and his wife Martha (18). Rolla declared his occupation to be farming. Sallie (Dutton) Barton married George W. Thisler in April 1892, probably in Dickinson County, Kansas. Sallie was 71 years old and George Thisler was 77 at the time of their marriage. George Thisler had emigrated from Illinois to Dickinson County around 1875 with his wife and a daughter. Apparently George had become a widower and acquainted with Sallie. George Thisler died 114 1870 U. S. Federal Census for Yellowhead Township, Kankakee County, Illinois, dated August 7 th. 115 1870 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Yellowhead, Kankakee Co., Illinois, June 4 th. 116 1880 United States Federal Census for Hayes Township, Dickinson County, Kansas, dated June 2 nd. 117 1885 State of Kansas Census for Hayes Township, Dickinson County, dated March 1 st. 45
on November 17 th 1899 in Chapman Township, Dickinson County, Kansas after seven years of marriage. Sallie (Dutton) Thisler (age 80) was enumerated in the 1900 U.S. Census for Hayes Township, Dickinson County, Kansas 118. Sarah was a resident in the household of her daughter Clara B. Atkins (39), her husband Wayne (39), and two children; Howard (7) and Viola (5). Clara s child from her first marriage was also living in the household Anna B. Jewett (16). Sarah was listed as a widow and she declared that she had given birth to three children and three were still living. Actually, she had given birth to six children and only three were still living. Sallie gave her date of birth as September 1819, but that date should have been January 1820. Sarah (Dutton) Thisler died on May 24 th 1906 in Detroit, Dickinson County, Kansas at the age of 85. Elizabeth Dutton: John and Sarah s fifth child was Elizabeth who was born on October 25 th 1823 119 in Ira, Cayuga County, New York. This date is not in agreement with the date given in the 1900 U. S. Census for Swan Lake Township, Pocahontas County, Iowa 120 which listed her date of birth as May 1823. Before the 1830 census, Elizabeth s mother gave birth to two sons; Orson Benejah on June 2 nd 1825 and Charles Adley on July 15 th 1827; and a daughter; Encynora B. (Elsie) on October 3 rd 1829. The family moved to Hannibal Township around 1826 so that Charles A. and Elsie were born in Hannibal, while Orson B. was born in Ira. Elizabeth was enumerated in the 1830 U.S. Census in the household of John Dutton for Hannibal, Oswego County, New York 121. There were only five children listed and the count should have been eight. The census listed one free white male under 5 years of age [Charles A. (3)], one male of 10 & under 15 [Abbott E. (14)], one male of 30 & under 40 [John (39)], one female of 5 & under 10 [Elizabeth (7)], two females of 10 & under 15 [Sallie (10) and Emeline (11)] and one female of 30 & under 40 [Sarah (32)]. The census appears to have omitted Chloe A. (15), Orson B. (5), and Elsie (1). On July 13 th 1833, Elizabeth s older sister, Chloe Ann, married Jacob T. Sammons in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York. Chloe Ann was eighteen at the time of her marriage. Elizabeth s mother gave birth to a son on December 21 st 1834 who was named Silas Myron. At this time, the family was still living in Hannibal, Oswego County, New York. Sometime between 1835 118 1900 United States Federal Census for Hayes Township, Dickinson County, Kansas, dated June 19 th. 119 WPA, Iowa Graves Survey for Pocahontas County, Swan Lake Township, circa 1930. 120 1900 U. S. Federal Census for Swan Lake Township, Pocahontas County, Iowa, dated June 19 th. 121 1830 U. S. Federal Census for Hannibal Township, Oswego County, New York, dated June 1st. 46
and 1838, Elizabeth s family emigrated to Thorn Creek Precinct in Will County, Illinois. Elizabeth s sister Sallie married Rufus Barton on March 31 st 1838 in Cook County, Illinois. The 1840 U.S. Census for Thorn Creek Precinct 122 enumerated Elizabeth on the farm of her father John Dutton and listed one free white male under 5 years of age [Silas Myron (5)], one male of 10 & under 15 [Charles Adley (13)], three males 15 & under 20 [Orson B. (15)], one male 20 & under 30 [Abbott E. (24)], one male 40 & under 50 [John (49)], one female 10 & under 15 [Encynora B. (11)], two females 15 & under 20 [Elizabeth (17) and Sallie (19)], one female 20 & under 30 [Emeline (21)], and one female 40 & under 50 [Sarah (42)]. There appears to be two males 15 & under 20 that were listed in the census who were not John and Sarah s children or the census taker made an error in the report. Elizabeth Dutton married Oliver Perry Phillips on October 19 th 1840 in Will County, Illinois, shortly after the 1840 U.S. Census was taken. Elizabeth was 17 years old and Oliver Phillips was 25 at the time of their marriage. Prior to the census of 1850, Elizabeth gave birth to three children; Orson D. on April 20 th 1844, Ellen L. on February 24 th 1848 and Alice M. in August 1850. Elizabeth Phillips (age 26) was enumerated in the 1850 U.S. Census for Joliet, Will County, Illinois 123. Also listed were her husband O.P. (30, s/b 35), a son; O.D. (6); and two daughters; Ellen L. (2) and Alice M. (2 mos.). The son attended school during the year of the census. Oliver declared his occupation as carpenter and listed no value for owned real estate. Elizabeth s daughter Alice died in 1853. In Jan 1858, Elizabeth gave birth to a daughter named Edith E. Elizabeth Phillips (age 36) and her husband Oliver P. (45) were enumerated in the 1860 U.S. Census for the Town of Joliet, Will County, Illinois 124. Oliver listed his occupation as carpenter and declared that he owned real estate valued at $800 and personal property worth $200. The census also enumerated three children; Orson (16), Ellen (12) and Elizabeth (2). Her son and oldest daughter attended school during the year of the census. Sometime after the 1860 census and prior to the 1870 census, Elizabeth s family emigrated to Iowa and Oliver gave up his occupation as a carpenter to pursue farming. Elizabeth Phillips (age 46) and O.P. (55) were enumerated on the 1870 U.S. Census for Florence Township, Benton County, Iowa 125. Also living on the farm were their daughter, Edith E. (12), and a female school teacher named Jane Williams (25) who was apparently a boarder. The daughter attended school during the year of the census. Oliver declared 122 1840 United States Federal Census for Thorn Creek Precinct, Will County, Illinois, dated June 1 st. 123 1850 United States Federal Census for Joliet, Will County, Illinois, dated October 11 th. 124 1860 United States Federal Census for Town of Joliet, Will County, Illinois, dated July 23 rd. 125 1870 United States Federal Census for Florence Township, Benton County, Iowa, dated July 30 th. 47
that he owned real estate worth $1200 and personal property valued at $960. Compared to the wealth declared by their neighbors, Elizabeth and Oliver were probably on the lower end of the economic scale, particularly considering neighbors in a comparable age group. The farm of Elizabeth and Oliver Phillips was listed in the 1870 U.S. Census Agriculture Schedule for Florence Township 126. The family owned 40 acres of improved land worth $1200 and had farm implements valued at $300. Their inventory of livestock included 2 horses, 2 milk cows, 2 beef cattle and 13 hogs, all being valued at $460. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1870, the farm produced 200 bushels of spring wheat, 110 bushels of oats, 75 bushels of Irish potatoes, 8 bushels of sweet potatoes, 300 lbs. of butter and 12 tons of hay. They slaughtered or sold for slaughter animals worth $140. Their estimated value of all farm productions, including betterment and additions to stock was $410. Prior to the 1880 census, Elizabeth and Oliver emigrated to Lake Creek Township, Calhoun County, Iowa. The 1880 U. S. Census 127 enumerated the farm of Elizabeth Phillips (age 56) and her husband Oliver P. (64) who declared his occupation as farmer. Also living in the household was a female named Ida (20) who was erroneously listed as a daughter, but was probably a servant. The census additionally listed two residents who may have been boarders, George Ralph (23) a farmer, and Daniel Chase (35) a farm laborer. The 1880 U.S. census agriculture schedule for Lake Creek 128 listed the farm of Elizabeth and Oliver Phillips. They owned 43 acres of tilled land and 37 acres of unimproved land not growing wood. The value of the farm including fences and buildings was $1950. They owned farm implements worth $50 and livestock valued at $275. The estimated value of all farm productions (sold, consumed or on hand) for 1879 was $250. They had 10 acres of mown grass that yielded 10 tons of hay. The Phillips livestock included 3 horses, 3 milk cows, 2 beef cattle and had dropped 1 calf during the year. They had produced 300 lbs. of butter. They had 9 hogs and 20 barnyard poultry that produced 40 dozen eggs. They planted 29 acres of Indian corn and harvested 800 bushels, 2 acres of oats and harvested 50 bushels, 2 acres of wheat and harvested 54 bushels and 1 acre of potatoes which yielded 25 bushels of Irish and 4 bushels of sweet. Sometime before the Iowa State Census in 1885 129, Elizabeth Phillips (age 61) and her husband Oliver P. (69) moved to Marshall Township in Pocahontas County, Iowa. The Iowa State Census enumerated their farm and also listed their unmarried daughter Edith E. (26), who was living with them. 126 1870 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Florence, Benton Co., Iowa, dated August 1 st. 127 1880 United States Federal Census for Lake Creek Township, Calhoun County, Iowa, dated June 16 th. 128 1880 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Lake Creek, Calhoun Co., Iowa, dated June 16 th. 129 1885 Iowa State Census for Marshall Township, Pocahontas County, undated. 48
Elizabeth and Oliver moved again prior to the 1900 U.S. Census to Swan Lake Township, Pocahontas County, Iowa 130. The census enumerated Elizabeth Phillips (age 76) and Oliver P. (85) and they indicated that they had been married for 54 years (s/b 60). Also, Elizabeth declared that she had given birth to 5 children and only three were still living. Through census records we have identified 4 children, 3 of whom were still living. Some family researchers believe that there were actually 9 children, 4 of whom were born and died between census years. Elizabeth s husband Oliver declared that his occupation was gardener and he had been out of work for 8 months during the year of the census. The couple owned their home free of mortgage. Elizabeth (Dutton) Phillips died on April 23 rd 1904 in Swan Lake Township at the age of 80. Elizabeth was buried in Laurens Cemetery, Swan Lake Township. The 1905 Iowa State Census for Swan Lake Township enumerated Oliver P. Phillips (age 90) 131. Elizabeth s husband Oliver died on April 11 th 1905 and is also buried in Laurens Cemetery. Orson Benejah Dutton: Orson B. was the sixth child and was born on June 2 nd 1825 in Ira, Cayuga County, New York. He was known as O. B. Dutton throughout most of his adult life. Before the 1830 census, Orson s mother gave birth to a son; Charles Adley on July 15 th 1827; and a daughter; Encynora B. (Elsie) on October 3 rd 1829. The family moved to Hannibal Township around 1826 so that Charles A. and Elsie were born in Hannibal, while Orson B. was born in Ira. Orson was not enumerated in the 1830 U.S. Census in the household of John Dutton for Hannibal, Oswego County, New York 132. There were only five children listed and the count should have been eight. The census listed one free white male under 5 years of age [Charles A. (3)], one male of 10 & under 15 [Abbott E. (14)], one male of 30 & under 40 [John (39)], one female of 5 & under 10 [Elizabeth (7)], two females of 10 & under 15 [Sallie (10) and Emeline (11)] and one female of 30 & under 40 [Sarah (32)]. The census appears to have omitted Chloe A. (15), Orson B. (5), and Elsie (1). On July 13 th 1833, Orson s older sister, Chloe Ann, married Jacob T. Sammons in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York. Chloe Ann was eighteen at the time of her marriage. Orson s mother gave birth to a son on December 21 st 1834 who was named Silas Myron. At this time, the family was still living in Hannibal, Oswego County, New York. Sometime between 1835 and 1838, Orson s family emigrated to Thorn Creek Precinct in Will County, 130 1900 U. S. Federal Census for Swan Lake Township, Pocahontas County, Iowa, dated June 19 th. 131 1905 Iowa State Census for Swan Lake Township, Pocahontas County, card no. 229, undated. 132 1830 U. S. Federal Census for Hannibal Township, Oswego County, New York, dated June 1st. 49
Illinois. Orson s sister Sallie married Rufus Barton on March 31 st 1838 in Cook County, Illinois. The 1840 U.S. Census for Thorn Creek Precinct 133 enumerated Orson on the farm of his father John Dutton and listed one free white male under 5 years of age [Silas Myron (5)], one male of 10 & under 15 [Charles Adley (13)], three males 15 & under 20 [Orson B. (15)], one male 20 & under 30 [Abbott E. (24)], one male 40 & under 50 [John (49)], one female 10 & under 15 [Encynora B. (11)], two females 15 & under 20 [Elizabeth (17) and Sallie (19)], one female 20 & under 30 [Emeline (21)], and one female 40 & under 50 [Sarah (42)]. There appears to be two males 15 & under 20 that were listed in the census who were not John and Sarah s children or the census taker made an error in the report. When he was about 18 years old, O. B. Dutton married Lydia M. Chapman in 1843 in Monee, Will County, Illinois. She was about 21 years old at the time of their marriage. O. B. purchased eighty acres of land in the southern part of Crete Township on September 1 st 1845 134 and built a log cabin on that property. Orson s wife Lydia gave birth to a daughter named Martha L. on December 6 th 1845. In 1848 135 he purchased an additional eighty acres and relocated his farm operation. The 1850 U. S. Census for Carey, Will County, Illinois 136 enumerated the farm of Orson B. Dutton (age 26, should be 25), his wife Lydia A. (25, should be 28), and a daughter Martha L. (4). Also living in the home was a twelve year old male, Daniel Crandall. Both of the children attended school during the year of the census. Orson declared his occupation to be farming and that the value of his real estate was $800. Carey Township was renamed the Town of Monee in about 1857. O. B. s farm operation was summarized on the 1850 U.S. census agriculture schedule for Carey Township 137. O. B. owned 50 acres of improved land and 46 acres of unimproved land which was worth $800 and he had farm implements valued at $75. His inventory of livestock included 2 horses, 11 milk cows, 6 beef cattle and 21 hogs, all being valued at $400. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1850, the farm produced 50 bushels of oats, 50 bushels of Irish potatoes, 200 lbs. of butter, 200 lbs. of cheese and 30 tons of hay. O. B. slaughtered animals valued at $20. Orson s wife gave birth to a son named Orson E. on June 10 th 1851. Sometime prior to 1853, O. B. sold his farm and moved into the Town of Monee in Will County where he erected the first commercial building in the new 133 1840 United States Federal Census for Thorn Creek Precinct, Will County, Illinois, dated June 1 st. 134 Certificate No. 16193, for 80 acres, General Land Office, Chicago, Illinois, dated September 1 st 1845. 135 Certificate No. 24222, for 80 acres, General Land Office, Chicago, Illinois, dated February 1 st 1848. 136 1850 United States Federal Census for Carey Township, Will County, Illinois, dated September 20 th. 137 1850 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Carey Twsp., Will Co., Illinois, September 20 th. 50
town 138,139,140. O. B. sold dry goods and established the first post office in part of the store. He was the town s first postmaster. At this time O. B. was twenty-eight years old. On August 22 nd 1853, Orson s wife gave birth to a son named Orin J. Prior to 1855, O. B. sold his business interests in Monee and moved his family to Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, and he established a dry goods store in that location. On January 26 th 1855, his wife Lydia Matilda (Chapman) Dutton died at the age of thirty-three, and left him with three children ranging in age from two to ten years of age. On July 3 rd 1856, Orson B. Dutton married Josephine M. Upson in Knox County, Illinois. He was thirty-one years old and she was eighteen. Apparently, Josephine and O. B. decided that the marriage was a mistake and the union was annulled sometime in 1857. O. B. moved his family to Joliet in Will County and he was listed in the Joliet City Directory in 1858 141 as a dry goods merchant. Sometime prior to April 1858, O. B. moved his household to Delaware County, Iowa and O. B. Dutton married Elizabeth A. Beavers on April 5 th 1858 in Masonville, Delaware County. At the time of their marriage Orson B. was thirty-three years old and Elizabeth was twenty-three. The 1860 U. S. Census for Coffins Grove, Delaware County, Iowa 142 enumerated the household of O. B. Dutton (age 35), his wife Elizabeth (24), a daughter Martha (14) and two sons; Orson (9) and Orin (6). None of the children attended school during the year of the census. Elizabeth declared that she was born in Canada. O.B. listed his occupation as merchant and declared that he owned $1500 in real estate and had $1000 in personal property. The 1860 U. S. census agriculture schedule for Coffins Grove 143 listed O.B. s limited farm operation. He owned 15 acres of improved land and 165 acres of unimproved land worth $1500. His livestock included 2 milk cows and 3 beef cattle valued at $85. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1860, the farm produced 50 bushels of wheat. It appears that the second page of census schedule was left incomplete by the assessor and showed no additional production on the farm. About 1862, O. B. emigrated to the new town of Norway, Benton County, Iowa and operated a general store out of a railroad box car parked on a siding of track. Later, he constructed a permanent building on the site where he conducted his business. O.B. s wife Elizabeth gave birth to two sons, Thomas in 1863 and Jay G. on August 31 st 1866 and a daughter Sarah J. in 1869. 138 Collected Works, History of Will County, Illinois, Chicago: Wm. Le Baron, Jr. & Co., 1878. 139 Stevens, W.W., Past and Present of Will County, Illinois, Chicago: S. J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1907. 140 Maue, A., History of Will County Illinois, vol. I, Topeka: Historical Pub. Co., 1928. 141 Ibid. 142 1860 United Stated Federal Census for Coffins Grove, Delaware County, Iowa, dated June 11 th. 143 1860 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Coffins Grove, Delaware Co., Iowa, June 13 th. 51
Through the decade of the 1860s, O.B. expanded his business operations in Norway to include a lumber yard and grain exchange. Sometime prior to 1870, he sold his equity in his enterprises in Norway and moved his family to Sioux City, Iowa. At that location, he invested in an expanded dry goods enterprise. The 1870 U. S. Census for Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa 144 enumerated the household of Orson B. Dutton (age 45), his wife Elizabeth (34), and five children; Ernest (19), Orin (17), Thomas (7), Jay (5) and Sarah J. (1). Orin and Thomas attended school during the year of the census. O. B. declared that his occupation was dealing in dry goods and he claimed to own real estate valued at $4500 and personal property worth $20,000. Shortly after the time of the 1870 census, Orson B. moved to the vicinity of Nevada, Story County, Iowa. He abandoned the dry goods trade and opened the first bank in Story County. He operated the bank under the name of O. B. Dutton & Son, Bankers 145, during the decade of the 1870s in Nevada, Iowa. O.B. s son Thomas Dutton died at the age of 7 years on September 1 st 1870 and was buried in Nevada Cemetery, Town of Nevada. Orson s wife Elizabeth gave birth to a son named Omer about 1874. The 1880 U. S. Census for Grant Township, Story County, Iowa 146 enumerated the household of O. B. Dutton (age 55), his wife Elizabeth (44) and three children; J. G. (13), Jennie (11) and Omer (6). The two older children attended school during the year of the census. Orson declared his occupation as banker. In addition to his banking enterprise, O. B. acquired ownership of 960 acres of rich and valuable land adjoining the corporation limit of Nevada on the west, and at the time, the property was considered to be the most valuable farm in the county. It appears that the historical account of O.B. s farm may have been somewhat exaggerated. The farm operation was summarized in the 1880 U.S. census agriculture schedule for Grant Township 147. O.B. owned 80 acres of tilled land, 50 acres of meadow or pasture and 20 acres of woodland or forest. The value of the farm, including land, buildings and fences, was $12,000. He had farm implements worth $75 and livestock valued at $800. O.B. had invested $6000 building and repairing fences in 1879! He had paid $175 in wages, including board, and he estimated that the total production of the farm in 1879 (sold, consumed or on hand) was $850. He had mowed 15 acres of grassland and produced 30 tons of hay. His inventory of livestock included 2 horses, 6 milk cows, 24 beef cattle and 47 hogs. During 1879, 4 calves were dropped, 22 cattle were purchased and 1 cow either died, strayed or was stolen 144 1870 United States Federal Census for Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, dated July 27 th. 145 Payne, W. O., History of Story County, Iowa, vol. II, Chicago: S. J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1911. 146 1880 United States Federal Census for Grant Township, Story County, Iowa, dated June 15 th. 147 1880 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Grant Twsp., Story Co., Iowa, dated June 16 th. 52
and not recovered. They produced 200 lbs. of butter. He had 50 barn-yard poultry that produced 100 dozen eggs. O.B. had planted 50 acres of Indian corn and harvested 3000 bushels, 7 acres of oats and harvested 400 bushels, 1 acre of wheat and harvested 12 bushels, and 1 acre of Irish potatoes with a yield of 60 bushels. Early in the decade of the 1880s, O. B. sold his interest in the bank business in Nevada and emigrated to Missouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa where he opened the First National Bank in that location. The 1885 Iowa State Census for Missouri Valley 148 enumerated the household of Orson B. Dutton (age 59), his wife Elizabeth A. (50) and three children; Jay G. (19), Jennie (16) and Omer B. (12). O. B. declared his occupation as banker. O. B. served as mayor of Missouri Valley about the time of the 1885 Iowa State Census. O. B. s wife Elizabeth A. (Beavers) Dutton died on April 24 th 1888 at the age of 53 years, and she is buried in the Nevada Cemetery, Nevada, Iowa. About 1890, Orson B. sold his business interests in Missouri Valley and retired to Nevada, Iowa. Orson B. Dutton died on April 8 th 1891 at the age of 65 years, and he is buried in Nevada, Story County, Iowa 149. A photograph of Orson B. is shown in Figure C-1. The picture was provided by Dona Hildreth and was probably taken around 1885. Figure C-1. Orson B. Dutton, circa 1885. 148 1885 Iowa State Census for Missouri Valley, Harrison County, undated. 149 WPA, Graves Registration Project, Tombstone Records of Story County, Iowa, undated. 53
Charles Adley Dutton: The seventh born child of John and Sarah Dutton was Charles A. who was born on July 15 th 1827 150 in Hannibal, Oswego County, New York. Before the 1830 census, Charles mother gave birth to a daughter; Encynora B. (Elsie) on October 3 rd 1829. The family moved to Hannibal Township around 1826 so that Charles A. and Elsie were born in Hannibal, while Orson B. was born in Ira. Charles was enumerated in the 1830 U.S. Census in the household of John Dutton for Hannibal, Oswego County, New York 151. There were only five children listed and the count should have been eight. The census listed one free white male under 5 years of age [Charles A. (3)], one male of 10 & under 15 [Abbott E. (14)], one male of 30 & under 40 [John (39)], one female of 5 & under 10 [Elizabeth (7)], two females of 10 & under 15 [Sallie (10) and Emeline (11)] and one female of 30 & under 40 [Sarah (32)]. The census appears to have omitted Chloe A. (15), Orson B. (5), and Elsie (1). On July 13 th 1833, Charles older sister, Chloe Ann, married Jacob T. Sammons in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York. Chloe Ann was eighteen at the time of her marriage. Charles mother gave birth to a son on December 21 st 1834 who was named Silas Myron. At this time, the family was still living in Hannibal, Oswego County, New York. Sometime between 1835 and 1838, Charles family emigrated to Thorn Creek Precinct in Will County, Illinois. Charles sister Sallie married Rufus Barton on March 31 st 1838 in Cook County, Illinois. The 1840 U.S. Census for Thorn Creek Precinct 152 enumerated Charles on the farm of his father John Dutton and listed one free white male under 5 years of age [Silas Myron (5)], one male of 10 & under 15 [Charles Adley (13)], three males 15 & under 20 [Orson B. (15)], one male 20 & under 30 [Abbott E. (24)], one male 40 & under 50 [John (49)], one female 10 & under 15 [Encynora B. (11)], two females 15 & under 20 [Elizabeth (17) and Sallie (19)], one female 20 & under 30 [Emeline (21)], and one female 40 & under 50 [Sarah (42)]. There appears to be two males 15 & under 20 that were listed in the census who were not John and Sarah s children or the census taker made an error in the report. Charles was a veteran of the Mexican War. He enlisted in the 2 nd Regiment of Illinois Volunteers as a Private for a period of three years. He was 20 years old when he enrolled on May 2 nd 1848 in Chicago, Illinois and was mustered in on May 4 th 1848. He was assigned to Lt. A. Fullerton s 150 Mexican War Pension, Declaration of Survivor for Pension, Charles A. Dutton, dated March 16 th 1887. 151 1830 U. S. Federal Census for Hannibal Township, Oswego County, New York, dated June 1st. 152 1840 United States Federal Census for Thorn Creek Precinct, Will County, Illinois, dated June 1 st. 54
Detachment at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. The Detachment was supposed to prepare facilities for occupancy by the headquarters staff of the 2 nd Regiment; however, the war ended and Charles was mustered out on June 27 th 1848, after serving only 57 days. Due to the brevity of his service, his name was never entered on the rolls of the regimental roster. After his return to Crete Township, he resumed his occupation of farming and he married Mary Sutton on September 7 th 1848; Charles was 21 years old and Mary was 20. Charles and Mary had a daughter, named Laura Ann who was born in November 1849. The 1850 U.S. Census 153 showed neighboring farms occupied by Charles in-laws, Ira and Mary Sutton and another by his parents John and Sarah Dutton, including Charles younger brother Silas M (age 16). Living with Charles (23), was his wife Mary (22) and daughter Laura (10 months). Also occupying the household was Laura Ann Sutton (15) and an older female named Keziah Knapp (49). Keziah Knapp is believed to be the sister of Charles mother. Laura Ann Sutton may have been living with Charles because of the deteriorating marriage between Ira and Mary Sutton. For his service in the Mexican War, Charles was able to surrender his discharge certificate in exchange for a bounty land warrant for 160 acres. He was issued certificate no. 29294-160-47 on September 29 th 1848. Charles sold the land warrant to a person named Charles Marvin on January 2 nd 1850 for due consideration. Charles and Mary had a second daughter named Gabriella who was born about 1851. Mary (Sutton) Dutton died on February 8 th 1853, at 23 years of age in Crete, and her cause of death is not known. Charles (age 25) and Laura Ann Sutton (age 18) were married on June 29 th 1853, in Joliet, Will County, Illinois. Between 1855 and 1857 the family emigrated to Yellowhead Township, Kankakee County, Illinois. Prior to the time of the 1860 census, Charles wife gave birth to four children; Mary A. on June 6 th 1854, Silas F. in December 1855, Charles L. on March 26 th 1857 and John A. on January 20 th 1859. The 1860 U.S. Census 154 enumerated the farm of Charles Dutton (33), his wife Laura (25) and six children; Laura A. (11), Gabriella (9), Mary A. (7), Silas F. (4), Charles L. (3) and John A. (1). The four older children attended school during the year of the census. Charles declared that he owned real estate worth $1200 and personal property valued at $500. Also living in the household was Charles brother-in-law Hiram Sutton (20) who was a laborer. Charles farm operation was summarized in the 1860 U.S. census agriculture schedule for Yellowhead Township 155. Charles owned 80 acres of improved land worth $1200 and farm implements valued at $50. His inventory 153 1850 United States Federal Census for Crete, Will County, Illinois, dated September 20 th. 154 1860 United States Federal Census for Yellowhead, Kankakee County, Illinois, dated July 5 th. 155 1860 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Yellowhead, Kankakee Co., Illinois, dated July 4 th. 55
of livestock included 2 horses, 2 milk cows, 3 beef cattle and 1 hog, all being worth $300. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1860, Charles produced 28 bushels of wheat, 300 bushels of Indian corn, 50 bushels of oats, 20 bushels of Irish potatoes, 300 lbs. of butter and 15 tons of hay. They slaughtered animals valued at $15. A son Albert was born on November 13 th 1860 and the infant died on November 17 th 1860. In late 1861 or early 1862, the family emigrated to Osceola Township, Clarke County, Iowa, where Charles said his occupation was farming and he worked on a threshing crew each fall 156. A daughter named Elsie L. was born in February 1863 before Charles joined the army to fight in the Civil War. Charles enlisted in the town of Osceola on January 4 th 1864 for a period of three years. He was mustered in as a Private on January 4 th in Des Moines, Iowa and assigned to Company D of the 39 th Iowa Infantry. It appears that Laura was pregnant at the time that Charles left to serve in the Union Army. After Charles left to serve in the army, Laura gave birth to a daughter named Mehitable T. in March 1864, in Osceola Township. Charles military record for Company D, 39 th Iowa Infantry, indicated that on March 13 th 1864 he was left sick at a contraband camp in Pulaski, Tennessee. The contraband camps were places where freed slaves were held. The army did not know what to do with these people so they considered them to be captured property and labeled them contraband. Charles record showed that he was absent-sick at Pulaski, Tennessee from March to December 1864. Then, he was listed as absent-sick at Nashville, Tennessee from January to May 1865. He was reassigned to Company G, 7 th Iowa Infantry in Louisville, Kentucky in June 1865 to be mustered out with the regiment on July 12 th 1865 as a Private. After Charles was mustered out, he returned to his farm in Clarke County, Iowa and resumed his occupation of farming. Charles and Laura had a son named George M. who was born in September 1866 in Osceola Township. In March 1867, Charles moved the family to Clayton Township, Taylor County, Iowa. A daughter named Emma E. was born on August 26 th 1868. The 1870 U.S. Census 157 enumerated the farm of C.A. Dutton (age 43), his wife Laura (34) and nine children; Laura A. (20), Mary (16), Silas (13), Charles L. (12), John A. (10), Elsie L. (8), Mehitable (7), George (3) and Emma (1). The seven older children attended school during the year of the census. Charles owned real estate worth $75 and had personal property worth $365. 156 Sworn statement to Commissioner of Pensions by Charles A. Dutton, dated March 29 th 1883. 157 1870 United States Federal Census for Clayton Township, Taylor County, Iowa dated August 3 rd. 56
The 1870 U.S. census agriculture schedule for Clayton Township 158 summarized the farm operation that Charles was managing but did not own. He had 50 acres of improved land, 10 acres of wood-land and 40 acres of unimproved land that was worth $3000. His inventory of livestock included 3 horses, 2 milk cows and 1 beef cow, all being worth $365. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1870, Charles produced 43 bushels of spring wheat, 80 bushels of oats, 20 bushels of Irish potatoes, 200 lbs. of butter and 20 tons of hay. The family slaughtered animals valued at $100. Charles estimated the value of all farm production, including betterment and additions to stock was $300. Charles and Laura had two more daughters; Chloe on January 13 th 1871 and Effa (Effie) in April 1872. Their daughter Chloe died on October 28 th 1872 at the age of one year. The 1885 Iowa State Census 159 listed their daughter Effie as idiotic. Charles and Laura referred to her as feeble minded. The mental handicap was apparently caused by Down syndrome. A son named Ira B. was born on February 12 th 1874, and their daughter Emma E. died at the age of 5 on March 4 th 1874. Laura gave birth to twins on February 29 th 1876. One child was unnamed and either died at birth or was stillborn, the surviving child was named Eva L. Laura gave birth to their last child, a daughter named Nettie C. in August 1878. The child was referred to as handicapped due to a birth defect in the development of her upper torso. When their last child was born, Charles was 51 years of age and Laura was 43. The 1880 U.S. Census 160 listed the family still residing in Clayton Township, Taylor County, Iowa. Head of the household was Charles (age 53) and wife Laura A. (45). They had ten children living at home; Silas F. (24), Charles L. (23), John A. (21), Elsie L. (18), Mehitable (16), George M. (13), Effa A. (8), Ira B. (6), Eva L. (4), and Nettie C. (1). Charles farm operation was summarized on the 1880 U.S. census agriculture schedule for Clayton Township 161. Charles owned 120 acres of tilled land and 8 acres of meadow or pasture. The value of the farm including land, fences and buildings was $3128, and they owned farm implements worth $273 and livestock worth $883. Charles had spent $50 building and repairing fences during 1879. He had paid $72 in wages, including board. The estimated value of all farm productions (including sold, consumed or on hand) was $974. Charles had mowed 10 acres of grassland and produced 15 tons of hay. His inventory of livestock included 4 horses, 7 milk cows, 13 beef cattle, 26 sheep, 36 hogs, 50 barn-yard and 250 other poultry. In his cattle production, they had dropped 7 calves, purchased 3 cattle, sold 1 living, and lost 1 that either died, strayed or was stolen and not recovered. The family produced 1000 lbs. of butter. In his sheep production, they dropped 15 lambs, 158 1870 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Clayton Twsp., Taylor Co., Iowa, dated August 4 th. 159 1885 Iowa State Census for Conway, Taylor County, dated January 1 st. 160 1880 United States Federal Census for Clayton Township, Taylor County, Iowa dated July 12 th. 161 1880 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Clayton Twsp., Taylor Co., Iowa, dated July 12 th. 57
had 3 sheep killed by dogs and 2 died of disease. They sheared 26 sheep and produced 150 lbs. of wool. Their poultry produced 100 dozen eggs. Charles had planted 120 acres of Indian corn and harvested 4000 bushels, 25 acres of oats and harvested 600 bushels, 8 acres of wheat and harvested 30 bushels. He had harvested 15 bushels of beans. They had planted 1/8 acre of sorghum that yielded 20 gallons of molasses, and 1 acre of Irish potatoes with a yield of 150 bushels. Charles had a 1 acre apple orchard with 100 fruit bearing trees. Their nursery operation yielded $144 worth of produce, and a bee colony produced 20 lbs. of honey. Sometime between the 1880 U.S. Census on July 12 th and Charles original filing for a disability pension on May 25 th 1882 162, the family emigrated to Conway, Marshall Township, Taylor County, Iowa. The family moved into town and Charles discontinued farming and began a new occupation as a huckster, which he pursued the remainder of his life 163. A huckster is generally described as a person who travels about selling small articles or goods, usually of cheap or shoddy quality, or one who is engaged in haggling or making petty bargains. Because of this negative connotation, some relatives later described Charles occupation as a drummer 164. In any event, it apparently became clear that Charles new occupation could not adequately support his large family. During the early 1880s, most of their children left the household to start their own families. The 1885 Iowa State census for Marshall Township 165 enumerated the household of Charles A. (age 57) and Laura A. Dutton (49). Also living in the home were four children; Ira D. (10), Effie A. (13), Laura E. (8) and Nettie C. (5). Charles received Mexican War Pension Certificate #9579 in accordance with the Act of January 29 th 1887 at the rate of $8/month. The certificate was issued October 17 th 1887 with payment commencing on January 29 th 1887. Charles received an arrears lump sum payment of $80. The primary problem Charles had with his Civil War disability claim resulted from the fact that there was no clear evidence that the disability was connected to his time in the service. After four additional years of filing amended claims, Charles was granted Disability Pension Certificate #525423 in accordance with the Act of June 27, 1890 at the rate of $12/month. The certificate was issued January 26 th 1891 with payment commencing on July 9 th 1890. Charles received an arrears lump sum payment of $84. 162 Declaration for Original Invalid Pension by Charles A. Dutton dated May 25 th 1882. 163 Return of Deaths in the County of Taylor, State of Iowa for the year ending December 31 st 1898. 164 Author s conversation with Marietta (Gillispie) Dutton, Summer 1951. 165 1885 State of Iowa Census for Marshall Township, Taylor County, dated January 1 st. 58
Figure C-2. Charles and Laura Dutton circa 1886 Figure C-2 is a picture of Charles and Laura s family circa 1886, from the family archives of Artie Shulista. On the back row are Charles (age 59), Effie (14), and Laura (51). Seated in the front row are Eva (10), Nettie (8) and Ira (12). In 1891, Charles was receiving combined pension payments of $20/month, in addition to his income as a traveling salesman. The property that the family was living in was described in a general affidavit 166 filed by neighbors in support of Laura s claim for a veteran s widow s pension. Charles owned lots number 160 and 161 located in the town of Conway, Iowa, the same being located on low ground with a very poor house on same with a poor shack of a stable. The house was occupied as a residence. Also Charles owned lots 162 and 33 in the town of Conway, Iowa, and lot 33 had a small shanty or house on it. The estimated total market value of Charles real estate was approximately $325. The family was living at, or near, the poverty level. 166 General Affidavit, State of Iowa, County of Taylor, filed April 27 th 1899. 59
The Iowa State Census for 1895 167 listed the residents of the household as Charles (age 68), Laura (60), Effie (22), Ira (20) and Nettie (16). Charles pension payments of $12/month under the Disabilities Act of 1890 continued until his death on September 20 th 1898 at the age of 71. Although a formal death certificate was not issued, Charles death was included in the report of deaths in Taylor County, Iowa 168. The cause of death was listed as heart failure. When Laura filed a claim for a widow s pension, it was supported by a Physician s Affidavit 169 that simply stated said soldier Charles A. Dutton died on Tuesday, September 20 th 1898. Laura received her widow s pension of $8/month until her death on January 26 th 1908 at the age of 72. Laura s cause of death was listed as acute bronchitis with a contributory cause attributed to chronic anemia which had existed for 21 years 170. Encynora B. (Elsie) Dutton: Encynora B. (Elsie) was the eighth born child of John and Sarah Dutton and was born on October 3 rd 1829 171 in Hannibal, Oswego County, New York. Elsie was not enumerated in the 1830 U.S. Census in the household of John Dutton for Hannibal, Oswego County, New York 172. There were only five children listed and the count should have been eight. The census listed one free white male under 5 years of age [Charles A. (3)], one male of 10 & under 15 [Abbott E. (14)], one male of 30 & under 40 [John (39)], one female of 5 & under 10 [Elizabeth (7)], two females of 10 & under 15 [Sallie (10) and Emeline (11)] and one female of 30 & under 40 [Sarah (32)]. The census appears to have omitted Chloe A. (15), Orson B. (5), and Elsie (1). On July 13 th 1833, Elsie s older sister, Chloe Ann, married Jacob T. Sammons in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York. Chloe Ann was eighteen at the time of her marriage. Elsie s mother gave birth to a son on December 21 st 1834 who was named Silas Myron. At this time, the family was still living in Hannibal, Oswego County, New York. Sometime between 1835 and 1838, Elsie s family emigrated to Thorn Creek Precinct in Will County, Illinois. Elsie s sister Sallie married Rufus Barton on March 31 st 1838 in Cook County, Illinois. 167 1895 State of Iowa Census for Conway, Taylor County, undated. 168 Return of Deaths in the County of Taylor, State of Iowa for the year ending December 31 st 1898. 169 Physician s Affidavit, Taylor, Iowa, sworn statement by H.B. Liggett, M.D. dated September 26 th 1898. 170 Certificate of Death, State of Iowa, filed in Conway, Taylor County, Iowa on January 27 th 1908. 171 1900 United States Federal Census for Lowell, Lake County, Indiana, dated June 7 th. 172 1830 U. S. Federal Census for Hannibal Township, Oswego County, New York, dated June 1st. 60
The 1840 U.S. Census for Thorn Creek Precinct 173 enumerated Elsie on the farm of her father John Dutton and listed one free white male under 5 years of age [Silas Myron (5)], one male of 10 & under 15 [Charles Adley (13)], three males 15 & under 20 [Orson B. (15)], one male 20 & under 30 [Abbott E. (24)], one male 40 & under 50 [John (49)], one female 10 & under 15 [Encynora B. (11)], two females 15 & under 20 [Elizabeth (17) and Sallie (19)], one female 20 & under 30 [Emeline (21)], and one female 40 & under 50 [Sarah (42)]. There appears to be two males 15 & under 20 that were listed in the census who were not John and Sarah s children or the census taker made an error in the report. Elsie Dutton married Jeremiah Chapman probably in Will County about 1847. She was eighteen years old and Jeremiah was twenty-four. Elsie gave birth to a daughter named Louisa in 1849. Elsie s family was enumerated in the 1850 U.S. Census for Crete, Will County, Illinois 174. The census listed the farm of Elenora Chapman (age 23, should be 21), her husband Jeremiah (25, should be 27) and a daughter Louisa (1). Jeremiah declared his occupation to be farming and that they owned real estate valued at $300. Elsie and Jeremiah s farm operation was summarized on the 1850 U.S. census agriculture schedule for Crete 175. The family owned 20 acres of improved land and 50 acres of unimproved land worth $300 and had farm implements valued at $30. Their inventory of livestock included 1 horse, 5 milk cows, 2 working oxen, 2 beef cattle and 3 hogs, all being valued at $200. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1850, the farm produced 50 bushels of Irish potatoes, 300 lbs. of butter and 30 tons of hay. The family slaughtered animals valued at $10. After the time of the 1850 census and prior to the 1860 census, Elsie gave birth to three more children; Josephine in 1850, Mary M. in 1853 and John A. in 1855. Also, the family moved to Yellowhead Township in Kankakee County, Illinois. The 1860 U. S. Census 176 enumerated the farm of Elsey N Chapman (age 31), her husband Jeremiah (age 36) and four children; Louisa (11), Josephine (10), Mary M. (7) and John A. (5). The three oldest children attended school during the year of the census. Elsie and her husband declared that they owned real estate valued at $2000 and personal property worth $1000. Also, Elsie and Jeremiah had a sixteen year old laborer named Huey Culby living in the home at the time. Elsie s older sister Sally Barton (38) and her husband Rufus (46) were living on a neighboring farm. 173 1840 United States Federal Census for Thorn Creek Precinct, Will County, Illinois, dated June 1 st. 174 1850 United States Federal Census for Crete, Will County, Illinois, dated September 21 st. 175 1850 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Crete, Will County, Illinois, dated September 21 st. 176 1860 U. S. Federal Census for Yellowhead Township, Kankakee County, Illinois, dated July 5 th. 61
The 1860 U.S. census agriculture schedule for Yellowhead 177 listed the farm of Elsie and Jeremiah Chapman. They owned 80 acres of improved land worth $2000 and had farm implements valued at $75. Their livestock included 3 horses, 2 milk cows, 4 beef cattle and 5 hogs, all being valued at $400. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1860, the farm produced 53 bushels of wheat, 100 bushels of Indian corn, 300 bushels of oats, 30 bushels of Irish potatoes, 100 lbs. of butter and 20 tons of hay. The family slaughtered animals valued at $30. At the time of the 1870 U. S. Census, Elsie Chapman (age 41) and Jeremiah (46) were still farming in Yellowhead Township 178 and apparently doing well. They declared that they owned real estate valued at $3200 and personal property worth $1600. It appears that their oldest daughter had left the household and they had three children living in the home; Jose (19), Mary (16) and Albert (15). The three children attended school during the year of the census. Elsie s sister Sally Barton (49) and her family were living on an adjacent farm. Elsie Chapman s farm was summarized in the 1870 U.S. census agriculture schedule for Yellowhead 179. The family owned 80 acres of improved land worth $3200 and they had farm implements valued at $300. Their livestock inventory included 9 horses, 7 milk cows, 8 beef cattle and 8 hogs, all being valued at $800. During the previous year ending on June 1 st 1870, the farm produced 26 bushels of spring wheat, 100 bushels of Indian corn, 400 bushels of oats, 30 bushels of Irish potatoes, 1000 lbs. of butter, 50 tons of hay and 20 lbs. of honey. They slaughtered or sold for slaughter animals valued at $90. Elsie and Jeremiah estimated the value of all farm productions, including betterment and additions to stock was $450. The 1880 U. S. Census for Yellowhead Township 180 enumerated the farm of Elsie Chapman (age 52), her husband Jeremiah (57) and Jeremiah s Uncle Albert (74) who was described as deaf and dumb. It appears that Elsie s children had left the household. The family farm operation was listed in the 1880 U. S. census agriculture schedule for Yellowhead 181. Elsie and Jeremiah owned 40 acres of tilled land, 40 acres of pasture or meadow and 13 acres of woodland or forest. The value of the farm including land, fences and buildings was $3200, and the family had farm implements valued at $180. Their livestock was worth $380. The family had spent $20 building and repairing fences in 1879 and had paid $20 in farm wages, including board. Their estimated value of all farm productions (sold, consumed or on hand) was $574. They had 14 acres of grassland that was mowed and 25 acres that was not 177 1860 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Yellowhead, Kankakee Co., Illinois, dated July 3 rd. 178 1870 U. S. Federal Census for Yellowhead Township, Kankakee County, Illinois, dated June 1 st. 179 1870 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Yellowhead, Kankakee Co., Illinois, June 4 th. 180 1880 U. S. Federal Census for Yellowhead Township, Kankakee County, Illinois, dated June 4 th. 181 1880 U. S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedule for Yellowhead, Kankakee Co., Illinois, June 4 th. 62
mowed. The farm produced 20 tons of hay. Their livestock included 4 horses, 5 milk cows, 3 beef cattle, 4 hogs and 12 barn-yard poultry. Their cattle operation produced 3 calves dropped, 1 cow sold living and 2 died from disease. The farm produced 300 lbs. of butter. Their poultry operation produced 200 dozen eggs. Jeremiah planted 25 acres of Indian corn and harvested 600 bushels, 10 acres of oats and harvested 260 bushels. They harvested 18 bushels of beans and 20 bushels of flax seed. They planted ½ acre of Irish potatoes and harvested 30 bushels. The farm had 2 acres of orchard with 100 fruit bearing trees that produced 20 bushels of apples worth $15. Elsie s husband Jeremiah Chapman died in June 1897 at the age of 73, and he was probably buried in the vicinity of Yellowhead Township. Thus, Elsie was widowed at the age of sixty-seven. Elsie liquidated her assets in Yellowhead Township and moved to Lowell, Indiana, prior to the time of the 1900 census. This move was undoubtedly motivated by a desire to live near her daughter Mary who had emigrated there with her family. The 1900 U. S. Census for Lowell, Lake County, Indiana 182 enumerated the household of Elsie Chapman (age 71), who declared that she was a widow and had given birth to five children, four of whom were still living. It appears that one of her children was born and died between census years. She stated that she had been married for fifty years which implies that she was married in the year of 1847. She was living in a rented house at the time on the same street as her daughter Mary (Chapman) Dinwiddie (47) and her family. The 1910 U. S. Census for Lowell, Indiana 183 enumerated the household of Elsie s daughter Mary Dinwiddie (56), her husband Jerome (62) and Elsie (Dutton) Chapman (age 80). Elsie had moved in with her daughter, and it appears that another one of Elsie s children had died since the time of the 1900 census. In the 1910 census, Elsie declared that she had given birth to five children and only three were alive in 1910. Also living in the home was a nineteen year old female servant named Alice Thompson. Elsie s son-in-law Jerome earned his living as a government inspector at a local distillery. Elsie (Dutton) Chapman died on December 11 th 1912, about two years after the 1910 census was taken. She was eighty-three at the time of her death, and it is assumed that her death occurred in Lowell, Lake County, Indiana. We do not know where she was buried. Silas Myron Dutton: John and Sarah s ninth born child was Silas Myron who was born on December 21 st 1834 in Hannibal, Oswego County, New York. Sometime 182 1900 United States Federal Census for Lowell, Lake County, Indiana, dated June 5 th. 183 1910 United States Federal Census for Lowell, Lake County, Indiana, dated April 22 nd. 63
between 1835 and 1838, Silas family emigrated to Thorn Creek Precinct in Will County, Illinois. Silas sister Sallie married Rufus Barton on March 31 st 1838 in Cook County, Illinois. The 1840 U.S. Census for Thorn Creek Precinct 184 enumerated Silas on the farm of his father John Dutton and listed one free white male under 5 years of age [Silas Myron (5)], one male of 10 & under 15 [Charles Adley (13)], three males 15 & under 20 [Orson B. (15)], one male 20 & under 30 [Abbott E. (24)], one male 40 & under 50 [John (49)], one female 10 & under 15 [Encynora B. (11)], two females 15 & under 20 [Elizabeth (17) and Sallie (19)], one female 20 & under 30 [Emeline (21)], and one female 40 & under 50 [Sarah (42)]. There appears to be two males 15 & under 20 that were listed in the census who were not John and Sarah s children or the census taker made an error in the report. Silas sister Elizabeth (Betsy) married Oliver P. Phillips on October 19 th 1840 in Will County. Silas oldest brother Abbott E. married a woman named Jane (unknown last name) around 1842. His brother Orson B. married a woman named Lydia M. Chapman around 1843 in Monee, Will County. His sister Emeline died on May 1 st 1847 at the age of 28, and we do not know the cause of death. His sister Encynora B. (Elsie) married Jeremiah Chapman sometime during 1847 in Will County. Silas brother Charles Adley married a woman named Mary Sutton on September 7 th 1848 in Will County. Thus, during the decade of the 1840 s, all Silas siblings left the household, married and started their own lives. The 1850 U.S. Census for Crete, Will County 185, Illinois, enumerated Silas M. Dutton (age 16) in the household of his parents John (55, s/b 59) and Sarah (52). Silas father John declared his occupation to be farming, and that he owned $500 in real estate. Silas M. attended school during the year of the census. Living on a neighboring farm was Silas brother Abbott E. and his family. Silas M. Dutton married Frances E. Ervin on February 14 th 1856 in Kankakee County, Illinois 186. Silas was twenty-one years old at the time of his marriage and we do not know any additional information regarding Frances E. Ervin except her name. We do not have any information about Silas from 1856 until he enlisted in the Union Army in 1863 187. The 2 nd Regiment, Colorado Cavalry was organized at St. Louis, Missouri, by consolidation of the 2 nd and 3 rd Infantry Regiments of Colorado Volunteers. This occurred in October 1863 and this was presumably about the time that Silas was mustered in to 184 1840 United States Federal Census for Thorn Creek Precinct, Will County, Illinois, dated June 1 st. 185 1850 United States Federal Census for Crete, Will County, Illinois, dated September 18 th. 186 Theakiki, Quarterly Publication, Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society, vol. 2, no. 2, dated May 1990. 187 National Park Svc. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865. Provo, UT: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007. 64
Company D of that regiment. enlistment. Silas was twenty-eight at the time of his In January, 1864, the 2 nd Colorado Cavalry was ordered to the Missouri border counties of Jackson, Cass, and Bates, to relieve Kansas troops defending against loosely-organized bands of Confederate "bushwhackers. Beginning in late April 1864, the regiment fought several skirmishes with bushwhackers throughout the summer months, while John Evans, the new governor of Colorado Territory, pleaded for their return to Colorado. Just as the 2 nd Colorado prepared to return for Indian-fighting duty in Colorado, the Confederate General Sterling Price began his invasion of Missouri. The 2 nd Colorado was attached to the Union force raised to repel the invasion, and took part in the battles of the Little Blue, Westport, Marias des Cygnes, and Mine Creek in October 1864. When Price withdrew, the 2 nd Colorado was part of the pursuit, meeting him for the last time near Fayetteville, Arkansas, in November 1864. Sometime during this period, Silas was reassigned to Company C. He apparently was wounded in action and received a gunshot wound in his right arm. The 2 nd Colorado Cavalry was moved to Fort Leavenworth (Kansas) in December 1864. As the first companies of the regiment began to muster out in December, the remaining troops moved to Fort Riley, Kansas. As the Indian war which began the previous summer continued, the 2 nd Colorado was largely devoted to escorting supply and wagon trains across Kansas, and occasional skirmishes with Indians. The regiment was mustered out at Leavenworth, Kansas, on September 23 rd 1865. The 1870 U. S. Census for the City of Lacon, Marshall County, Illinois 188 enumerated the household of Silas M. Dutton (age 37) and his wife Hattie L. (25). They were living alone in the home and listed no children. Silas declared that his occupation was nurseryman and he listed no value for real estate owned but had $300 in personal property. We could not find Silas enumerated in the 1880 U.S. Census; however, his wife Hattie (age 32) was enumerated in the census for the City of La Salle, La Salle County, Illinois 189. Hattie declared her occupation as school teacher and said that she was married. She had a daughter named Lydia (10) and a son named Ira (4) living in the home. The daughter attended school during the year of the census. Silas M. Dutton was listed as a Civil War pensioner residing in Holt County, Nebraska on January 1 st 1883 190. Silas post office address was Greeley, Nebraska and he was receiving a pension of $14/month for a gunshot wound in the right arm in accordance with pension certificate number 78,135. 188 1870 United States Federal Census for the City of Lacon, Marshall County, Illinois, dated July 15 th. 189 1880 United States Federal Census for the City of La Salle, La Salle County, Illinois, dated June 17 th. 190 Pensioners on the Roll, January 1, 1883, as called for by Senate Resolution of December 8 th 1882. 65
Silas M. was enumerated in the 1895 Kansas State census for the City of Leavenworth 191. Silas (age 60) declared his occupation to be nurseryman and that he had previously lived in Nebraska before moving to Kansas. He was apparently living alone at the time of the census. The 1900 U. S. Census for the City of Fremont, Nebraska enumerated Silas M. Dutton (age 65) 192. Silas declared that he was single, his occupation was day laborer and he had been unemployed for nine months during the past year. Silas wife Hattie L. was enumerated in the 1900 census for Decatur Township, Macon County, Illinois 193. Hattie used her middle name in the census, Lydia, and gave her date of birth as October 1854 and age as forty-five. This was probably in error by ten years and she was actually fifty-five. She declared her marital status as widowed and she was living with her daughter Lydia who gave her name as Jadin N. Dutton, born in July 1870. Silas wife Lydia H. Dutton claimed that she had given birth to three children and only one was still alive, the daughter that she was living with. Lydia H. declared that her occupation was professional nurse. The 1910 U. S. Census for Denver City, Denver County, Colorado enumerated the household of Silas M. Dutton (age 75) 194 who declared that his occupation was gardener in the horticulture industry. He said that he was out of work on April 15 th 1910 and had been unemployed for 52 weeks during the year of 1909. He declared his marital status as widower and he was living in a rented home. He stated that he was a survivor of the Union Army and presumably he was living on his army pension. We were unable to locate a census record for 1910 in which Lydia H. Dutton was enumerated. Silas M. Dutton died on August 14 th 1913 at the age of seventy-five, presumably in the vicinity of Denver, Colorado. He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Adams County, Colorado 195 and his date of birth appears to be erroneously listed as 1838, instead of 1834. A photograph of his gravestone is shown in Figure C-3. There appears to have been some sort of communication that existed between Silas and Lydia Dutton because on October 6 th 1916, Lydia H. Dutton filed application number 180052 in the State of Illinois for pension benefits as a widow of Silas M. Dutton 196. It appears that they had been living apart since about 1880. It is not known whether or not Lydia s application for Widow s Benefits was approved. 191 1895 State of Kansas Census for Leavenworth Ward 2, Leavenworth County, dated March 1 st. 192 1900 U. S. Federal Census for City of Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, dated June 2 nd & 4 th. 193 1900 United States Federal Census for Decatur Township, Macon County, Illinois, dated July 3 rd. 194 1910 United States Federal Census for Denver City, Denver County, Colorado, dated April 18 th. 195 Colorado Veterans Graves Registrations, 1862 1949, updated April 20 th 2007. 196 Pension File for Dutton, Silas M, Co. C, 2 nd Colorado Cavalry, dated October 6 th 1916. 66
Figure C-3. Silas Myron Dutton s Gravestone 67