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Isaiah Stewart1,2,3,4

ID# 18483, (1858 - 1936)
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Parents:

FatherJames Stewart (abt 27 Feb 1825 - 9 Dec 1875)
MotherElizabeth Jones (abt 3 Sep 1825 - 21 Jan 1900)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb (#1)
Descendants of Gideon Cobb (#2)
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 23 Dec 1858, Willow Hill Twp., Jasper Co., Indiana,5,6,7
Marriage: 11 Oct 1883, Jasper Co., Illinois, Sophronia E. Terhune (b. 9 Feb 1862, d. 27 Mar 1901)2,8,9
Marriage: 16 Apr 1902, Greensburg, Indiana, Martha Cobb (b. 28 May 1854, d. 10 Aug 1933)10,11
Death: 25 Jan 1936, Effingham, Effingham Co., Illinois,12,13,7
Burial: 27 Jan 1936, Mound Cemetery, Hunt City, Jasper Co., Illinois,14,15
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Narrative:

Isaiah Stewart was born on 23 Dec 1858 in Willow Hill Twp., Jasper Co., IndianaG.5,6,7
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Willow Hill Twp., Jasper Co., IllinoisG, in the household of his parents, James Stewart and Elizabeth Jones.16 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Willow Hill Twp., Jasper Co., IllinoisG, in the household of his parents.17
     His father died on 9 Dec 1875, when Isaiah was 16 years old.18
     He was a miller, like his father by 1880.19 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of New Liberty, Jasper Co., Illinois, G in the household of his mother and Sanford C. Stewart, his step-father and brother of his late father.20
     Isaiah married first Sophronia E. Terhune, daughter of James B. Terhune and Martha M. Cobb, and younger brother of the man her younger sister Mary would marry four years later, on 11 Oct 1883 in Jasper Co., IllinoisG.2,8,9
     Isaiah served in a variety of public roles over the years. He was postmaster of Hunt City, deputy circuit clerk of Jasper Co., and alderman of Newton. While he was collector of Willow Hill Twp. the safe in the Stewart Brothers store was blown open, and $1,800 in township funds was stolen. He made good the loss from his own funds.21,22
     Isaiah and Sophronia adopted Nora Inez Sanders before 1900, apparently informally as she continued to be known by her birth name.23,24,25
     Isaiah and Sophronia appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Newton, Jasper Co., Illinois, at 224 Morgan St. G, enumerated 1 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their daughter Nora was listed as living with them.26
     His wife died on 27 Mar 1901.27
     Isaiah married second Martha Cobb, daughter of Dyar Cobb and Almyra Tremain and cousin of his first wife, on 16 Apr 1902 in Greensburg, IndianaG, with Rev. H. W. Davis officiating.10,11
     He was engaged in real estate by the time of his second marriage, and remained a director of the Jasper County National Loan and Building Association until his death. He served as the association's secretary for more than a quarter century.28,21,29
     Isaiah and Martha appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Newton, Jasper Co., Illinois, on Morgan St. G, enumerated 18 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage.4
     He was a dry goods merchant by 1920. He had stores in Willow Hill, Hunt City, Palestine, and Toledo and became one of the leading merchants in Newton. He retired in 1930.30,31,21
     Isaiah and Martha appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Newton, Jasper Co., Illinois G, enumerated 6 Jan 1920, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage.32
     Isaiah and Martha appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Newton, Jasper Co., Illinois, at 501 Lafayette St. G, enumerated 8 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $5,000, and owned a radio.33
     His wife died on 10 Aug 1933 in Newton, Jasper Co., IllinoisG.34
     Isaiah died on 25 Jan 1936 in Effingham, Effingham Co., IllinoisG, at age 77.12,13,7 He was buried on 27 Jan 1936 in Mound Cemetery, Hunt City, Jasper Co., IllinoisG.14,15

Children:
      Children with Sophronia E. Terhune

Nora was the daughter of Thomas A. Sanders and Lousia Fore, according to un-sourced online trees. They were married 16 Jul 1885 and apparently divorced and married others not long after Nora's birth.35
  1. Nora Inez Sanders (11 May 1886 - Mar 1981)

Children:
     There were no children with Martha Cobb

Citations

  1. [S11291] James Stewart household, 1860 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows name as Isaiah Stewart.
  2. [S3560] "Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935," FamilySearch.org, record for Isaiah Stewart and Sophronia Terhune, citing FHL #1312612.
  3. [S4078] Marriage Register, Decatur Co., Indiana, 1899-03:24, no. 6, Isiaah Stewart and Mattie Cobb.
  4. [S11285] Isah Stewart household, 1910 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
  5. [S11291] James Stewart household, 1860 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows age 3 and state.
  6. [S11290] Isaiah Stewart obituary, Journal Gazette, shows date and township.
  7. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 119162252, Isiah Stewart, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  8. [S11290] Isaiah Stewart obituary, Journal Gazette, shows date.
  9. [S11288] Isaiah Stewart household, 1900 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows married 18 years.
  10. [S4078] Marriage Register, Decatur Co., Indiana, 1899-03:24, no. 6, Isiaah Stewart and Mattie Cobb, shows date, city, state and officant, and as his second marriage.
  11. [S11285] Isah Stewart household, 1910 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows married 8 years.
  12. [S11290] Isaiah Stewart obituary, Journal Gazette, shows died Saturday and city.
  13. [S3462] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," FamilySearch.org, record for Isauh Stewart, shows date, city, county, and state.
  14. [S11290] Isaiah Stewart obituary, Journal Gazette, shows buried Monday and cemetery.
  15. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 119162252, Isiah Stewart, includes tombstone photo.
  16. [S11291] James Stewart household, 1860 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
  17. [S11292] James Stewart household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
  18. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 118998129, James Stewart, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  19. [S11293] S. C. Stewart household, 1880 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows occupation as miller.
  20. [S11293] S. C. Stewart household, 1880 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
  21. [S11290] Isaiah Stewart obituary, Journal Gazette.
  22. [S11288] Isaiah Stewart household, 1900 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows occupation as circuit clerk.
  23. [S11288] Isaiah Stewart household, 1900 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows her living in the household with no relationship entered, and Sophronia is shown as mother of no children.
  24. [S11289] "Two Weddings at Newton Tuesday," Mattoon Journal-Gazette, 9 Aug 1905, shows Miss Nora Inez Sanders married at residence of Isaiah Stewart.
  25. [S11290] Isaiah Stewart obituary, Journal Gazette, shows her as his daughter.
  26. [S11288] Isaiah Stewart household, 1900 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
  27. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 119162085, Sophronia E Terhune Stewart, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  28. [S4078] Marriage Register, Decatur Co., Indiana, 1899-03:24, no. 6, Isiaah Stewart and Mattie Cobb, shows occupation as real estate.
  29. [S11285] Isah Stewart household, 1910 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows occupation as secretary and industry as building loan.
  30. [S11286] Isaiah Stewart household, 1920 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows occupation as dry goods merchant.
  31. [S11287] Isaiah Stewart household, 1930 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows occupation as proprietor and industry as dry goods.
  32. [S11286] Isaiah Stewart household, 1920 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
  33. [S11287] Isaiah Stewart household, 1930 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
  34. [S3462] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," FamilySearch.org, record for Mattie Stewart, citing FHL #1675054.
  35. [S3560] "Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935," FamilySearch.org, record for Thomas A. Sanders and Lowisa Fore, shows married 16 Jul 1885 in Jasper Co.

Col. William Crawford1

ID# 18486, (1744 - 1826)
Family Chart
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 6 Aug 1744, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania,2
Marriage: 1767, Alice Kennedy2
Death: 1826,2
Burial: Glades Church, Cumberland Twp., Pennsylvania,2
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Narrative:

Col. William Crawford was born on 6 Aug 1744 in Chambersburg, PennsylvaniaG.2 After his father's death, William was bound by the Orphan's Court to Samuel Coombs in Loudon Co., VirginiaG.3 After he served his time he enlisted for five months under Capt. Campbell, a Scotchman, who was defending the frontiers with headquarters at Everets Fort on Big Capon, Hampshire Co., VirginiaG. The company wore the plaid and kilt.4
     William married Alice Kennedy, daughter of David Kennedy, in 1767.2
     William and Alice moved in 1770 to the west side of the Monongahela River, where William with the aid of a Negro servant named Cook had built a cabin, cleared five acres, and planted corn.5 The area west of the Monongahela was deeded to the whites by the Indians 5 Nov 1768, and was then sold to settlers beginning in 1770. William obtained a warrent for land there 16 Jul 1773, and Alice obtained a second warrent 26 Jan 1785. However they never completed the process of obtaining title by obtaining a patent. After his death the General Assembly passed an act authorizing his son-in-law, Henry Russell, to patent 499 acres in trust for William's heirs, which he did 1 Jan 1831, paying $32.70.6 The land they settled was near Carmichaels, in Cumberland Twp., Washington Co.G, and William lived there the rest of his life. He built a log house there about 32 feet long, two stories high, with four rooms on the ground floor.7
     An attach on a neighboring homestead in May 1774 lead by the Indian chief Logan caused the family to retreat temporarily to a nearby fort.8 Further Indian depredations in the spring of 1777 had caused William to move his family to Jacob Vanmeter's fort some three miles away. They returned home after about two weeks and several neighbors built cabins and a stockade there for thier mutual protection.9
      At the same time British loyalists were taking up arms against their neighbors who supported the American cause. William joined the forces commanded Col. Thomas Gaddis of Virginia, and was appointed a sergeant. He was involved in a number of engagments with Tory forces.10
     William was commissioned Captain of militia of Monongalia Co., VirginiaG, by Gov. Patrick Henry on 15 Mar 1779.11
     Conflicts between the Indians, encouraged by the British, and the settlers continued after the Revolution, and William was involved in the efforts to defend the settlers.
     William was commissioned as Lieutenant Colonel, 4th Battalion of militia in Washington Co., PennsylvaniaG, on 1 May 1786, by the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.12 William took part in a major effort was undertaken by Pennsylvania forces under Gen. Wayne in 1793 and 1794 succeeded in quelling Indian raids.13
     William died in 1826 at age ~82.2 He was buried in Glades Church, Cumberland Twp., PennsylvaniaG.2
Research Note, 2 May 2013:
There were two Col. William Crawfords in western Pennsylvania during the time leading up to the Revolution. The more famous one, from Fayette Co. was born about 1722 in Westmoreland Co., Virginia. He was captured and killed by Indians during a campaign in 1782.14

Children:
     Children with Alice Kennedy:

  1. Mary Crawford
  2. Lizzie Crawford
  3. John Crawford (26 Sep 1772 - 8 Nov 1831)
  4. Catherine Crawford
  5. Ruth Crawford
  6. Alice Crawford (16 Jul 1776 - 28 Oct 1850)
  7. Nancy Crawford+ (6 Aug 1782 - 3 Aug 1864)
  8. William Crawford

Citations

  1. [S4077] Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana, dist 4 pg 83.
  2. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 25.
  3. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 37.
  4. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 38.
  5. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pp 25, 39.
  6. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pp 119-21.
  7. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pp 25, 121.
  8. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 45.
  9. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pp 51-2.
  10. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pp 68-86.
  11. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pp 105-6 provides transcription of commission.
  12. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pp 109-11 provides transcription and copy of commission.
  13. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pp 125-41.
  14. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pp 145-51.

 

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