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Elias Davidson Flora1,2,3

ID# 20451, (1836 - 1929)
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Parents:

FatherGeorge Flora (12 Apr 1784 - 25 Jan 1861)
MotherRebecca Simpson (10 Apr 1790 - 17 Feb 1873)
AncestryThe Dutt/Toot Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
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Key Events:

Birth: 4 Aug 1836, Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Death: 5 Feb 1929, 2609 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, Missouri,7
Burial: 7 Feb 1929, St. Mathews Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri,7
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Narrative:

Elias Davidson Flora was born on 4 Aug 1836 in PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     He was probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, George Flora, in the 1840 Federal Census of Air Twp., Bedford Co., PennsylvaniaG.8 He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents, George Flora and Rebecca Simpson.9
     Elias was named executor and an heir in the will of George Flora, his father, dated 19 Jan 1858, to receive, after the death of their mother, an equal share with his brother Joseph of the proceeds from the sale of all their father's property.10
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents.11 His occupation was listed as a clerk.12
     Elias was a private in Capt. William W. Sellers company of the Pennsylvania Militia of 1862. The unit was organized 14 Sep 1862, and discharged 25 Sep 1862.13 He registered for the draft for the Civil War, appearing on the register dated on 31 Jul 1863, while living in McConnellsburg, PennsylvaniaG, reporting he was employed as a clerk.14
     Elias moved to St. Louis, MissouriG, by 1869, when he was a clerk for Henry Bell & Son, a wholesale dry goods and notions company.15,16 He may have arrived by way of Springfield, IllinoisG, as an Edward D. Flora, salesman for W. K. & A. A. Dewey appears in the 1866 city directory there.17 By the following year he was a salesman at the company, and was living at 820 WashingtonG.18
     Elias has not been found in either the 1870 or 1880 census, perhaps because he moved so often, generally within a few block area. Between 1871 and 1881 the city directory listed him with no fewer seven addresses, often listed a boarding there, and the list is probably not complete. They included 816 Locust St.G19, 1010 Olive St.G20, 1000 Locust St.G21, the Everett House at 2639 Olive St.G22, 1605 Washington Ave.G23, 209 N. 8th St.G24, 1208 Washington Ave.G.25
      At some point, apparently after leaving Pennsylvania, he began using the first name Edward. The first record found using this name was in 1872, unless the Springfield listing is in fact him, but earlier records in St. Louis show him as E. D. Flora so it is not clear which first name he was then using.26,27
     Elias bought from his brother Joseph his interest in the property inherited from their father in McConnellsburg, PennsylvaniaG, on 27 Feb 1873. The property included four lots of one-quarter acre each at Market and 3rd Sts., as well as any personal property belonging to the estate. Elias also released his claim against the estate for "a large sum of money" for debts he had paid. He received $400 from his brother in payment.28 Elias owned his brother a note for $400, which he repaid to his executor, along with $32 with interest.29
      About 1873 he became a salesman for Dodd, Brown & Co., another dry goods and notions wholesale firm. He worked for them until at least 1881.30 By 1884 he had become a salesman for the St. Louis Cotton Factory, and was boarding at in 1360 Washington Ave.G.31 By 1887 he had become a manufacturer's agent, with offices at in 625 Locust St.G32 and was living, at 1431 Lucas Pl.G.32
      About 1889 he became the proprietor of a tobacco shop, at 508 Olive St.G, which he operated until at least 1897.33 He was recorded as living at 3539 Page Ave.G in 189134, at 3842 Page Blvd.G in 1895, and at Larimore Station in 1897.35
      About 1898 Edward moved out of the city and took up farming.36
     Elias appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of St. Ferdinand Twp., St. Louis Co., Missouri G, enumerated 12 Jun 1900, reporting he owned his farm, which was mortgaged. His occupation was listed as fruit farmer. Frank Silver, a 43-year-old laborer on the farm, was listed as living with him.37
      By 1908 he had returned to the city and was again the owner of a cigar store. That year he was living at 6105 Easton Ave.G.38 By 1910 both the store and his residence were at 1660 South Jefferson Ave.G.39
     Elias appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of St. Louis, Missouri, at 1660 South Jefferson Ave. G, enumerated 16 Apr 1910, reporting he was renting his home.40 He remained in business there until about 1915.41
     About 1916 he became a resident at Memorial Home, a shelter for the indigent aged operated by the Women's Christian Association, where he remained until his death. The facility, its core a grand Greek Revival style building was originally the home of Rene Beauvais, a prominent St. Louis silversmith and watchmaker, is a city landmark now called Beauvais Manor on the Park.42,43
     Elias appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of St. Louis, Missouri, at 2609 S. Grand Ave. G, enumerated 10 Jan 1920, as an inmate at Memorial Home.44
     Elias died on 5 Feb 1929 in 2609 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, MissouriG, at age 92, where he was a resident.7 He was buried on 7 Feb 1929 in St. Mathews Cemetery, St. Louis, MissouriG.7

Citations

  1. [S6653] Will Books, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, 1:155, will of George Flora, 1861, shows name as Elias Davidson.
  2. [S6647] George Flore household, 1850 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Elias D. Flore.
  3. [S6649] George Floora household, 1860 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Elias D. Floory.
  4. [S6929] Elias D Flora, Certificate of Death, shows date and state.
  5. [S6647] George Flore household, 1850 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 13 and state.
  6. [S6649] George Floora household, 1860 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 24 and state.
  7. [S6929] Elias D Flora, Certificate of Death.
  8. [S6651] George Flora household, 1840 U.S. Census, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.
  9. [S6647] George Flore household, 1850 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.
  10. [S6653] Will Books, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, 1:155, will of George Flora, 1861.
  11. [S6649] George Floora household, 1860 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.
  12. [S6649] George Floora household, 1860 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as clerk.
  13. [S6682] Bates, History of Pennsylvania Volunteers 1861-5, pg 1211.
  14. [S6815] Elias D. Flora, Civil War Draft Registrations Records.
  15. [S6934] Edwards' Directory of St. Louis, 1869 pp 163, 320.
  16. [S6689] DeedsFulton Co., Pennsylvania, 7:443, dated 27 Feb 1873, Joseph M. Flora and wife Naomi C. to Elias Davidson Flora, shows Elias as a resident of St. Louis, Missouri.
  17. [S6933] Sangamon Co. Gazetteer, 1866 pg 198.
  18. [S6934] Edwards' Directory of St. Louis, 1870 pg 326.
  19. [S6934] Edwards' Directory of St. Louis, 1871 pg 242.
  20. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, 1873 pg 284.
  21. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, 1874 pg 307.
  22. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, 1875 pg 317.
  23. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, 1878 pg 317.
  24. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, 1880 pg 365.
  25. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, 1881 pg 386.
  26. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, 1872 pg 260; 1874 pg 307; 1875 pg 317; 1878 pg 317; 1880 pg 365; and 1881 pg 386 all show name as Edward D. Flora.
  27. [S6932] Memorial Home, 1920 U.S. Census, St. Louis City, Missouri, shows name as Edward Flora.
  28. [S6689] DeedsFulton Co., Pennsylvania, 7:443, dated 27 Feb 1873, Joseph M. Flora and wife Naomi C. to Elias Davidson Flora.
  29. [S6666] Executor and Administrator Accounts Books, Washington Co., Maryland, 28:465-7-230, accounting of Joseph Flora, 1878.
  30. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, 1873 pp 229, 248; 1874 pg 307; 1875 pg 317; 1878 pg 317; 1880 pg 365; and 1881 pg 386.
  31. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, 1884 pg 386.
  32. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, 1887 pg 404.
  33. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, 1889 pg 426; 1897 pg 567.
  34. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, 1891 pg 467.
  35. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, 1895 pg 498; 1897 pg 567.
  36. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, Edward not listed in 1899, 1901, or 1904 editions; nor in the business-only editions of 1902, 1905, 1906, or 1907.
  37. [S6930] E. D. Flora household, 1900 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri.
  38. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, 1908 pg 589.
  39. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, 1910 pg 703.
  40. [S6931] E. Davidson Flora household, 1910 U.S. Census, St. Louis City, Missouri.
  41. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, 1915 Red Book, pg 1121.
  42. [S6405] Gould's St. Louis City Directory, 1916 pg 754, shows Elias B. Flora at 2609 S Grand Av, the address of Memorial Home.
  43. [S6929] Elias D Flora, Certificate of Death, shows his residenceas Memorial Home and address.
  44. [S6932] Memorial Home, 1920 U.S. Census, St. Louis City, Missouri.

Genette Young1,2,3

ID# 20452, (abt 1782 - 1859)
Family Chart
AncestryThe Dutt/Toot Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
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Key Events:

Birth: abt 1782, Virginia,4,5
Marriage: 31 Aug 1803, Halifax Co., Virginia, Elisha Flora (b. 1780, d. bef 1860)1,6
Death: Nov 1859,3
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Narrative:

Genette Young was born about 1782 in VirginiaG.4,5
     Genette married Elisha Flora, son of Joseph Flora Jr. and Catharine Toot, on 31 Aug 1803 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.1,6
     She was probably the female age 26 to 45 listed in the household of her husband, Elisha Flora, in the 1820 Federal Census of Meadsville, Halifax Co., VirginiaG.7 She was probably the female age 40 to 50 listed in the household of her husband in the 1830 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG.8 She was probably the female age 50 to 60 listed in the household of her husband in the 1840 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG.9
     Genette and Elisha appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 16 Dec 1850, Their daughter Janett and her husband were evidently living close by, or perhaps even in the same dwelling, as they were listed in the preceding household in the census record.10
     Genette died in Nov 1859 at age ~77.3

Children:
      Children with Elisha Flora

The number of unknown young boys recorded in the 1820, 1830, and 1840 censuses suggest Elisha and Genette had additional children whose names are unknown.
  1. Catharine Flora
  2. Harriett Johannet Flora+ (abt 1811 - 17 Jan 1894)
  3. Susan Y. Flora+ (abt 1811 - 28 Sep 1857)
  4. Margarette Flora+ (abt 1812 - )
  5. Elizabeth Ann Flora+ (abt 1815 - 17 Dec 1875)
  6. Janett F. Flora+ (abt 1823 - )

Citations

  1. [S3519] "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," FamilySearch.org, record for Elijah Flora and Genette Young, citing FHL #31918 and pg 52.
  2. [S6480] Elisha Flora household, 1850 U.S. Census, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, shows name as Janet Flora.
  3. [S6473] Maria C. Griswold entry, 1860 U.S. Census, mortality schedule, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
  4. [S6480] Elisha Flora household, 1850 U.S. Census, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, shows age 70 and state.
  5. [S6473] Maria C. Griswold entry, 1860 U.S. Census, mortality schedule, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, shows age 78 and state.
  6. [S6480] Elisha Flora household, 1850 U.S. Census, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  7. [S6485] Elijah Flora household, 1820 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  8. [S6484] Adam Toot household, 1830 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  9. [S6481] Elijah Flora household, 1840 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  10. [S6480] Elisha Flora household, 1850 U.S. Census, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.

Benjamin Brady1,2,3

ID# 20454, (abt 1791 - 1876)
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Parents:

FatherThomas Brady
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: abt 1791, Virginia,4,5,6
Marriage: 20 Feb 1813, Halifax Co., Virginia, Sophia Flora (b. 1790, d. 10 Oct 1881)1,7,8
Death: 1 Jun 1876,9
Burial: Laurel Hill Cemetery, Weston, Platte Co., Missouri,10
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Narrative:

Benjamin Brady was born about 1791 in VirginiaG.4,5,6
     Benjamin married Sophia Flora, daughter of Joseph Flora Jr. and Catharine Toot, on 20 Feb 1813 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.1,7,8 Benjamin and Sophia Flora moved to Ohio shortly after their marriage.
     Benjamin appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Fairfield Twp., Highland Co., OhioG, with a household consisting of one male under age 5 (unknown), one age 5 to 10 (son Walter), one age 10 to 15 (son Barzilla), one age 20 to 30 (unknown), and one age 30 to 40 (himself), one female under age 5 (daughter Angelina), one age 5 to 10 (Elvira), one age 10 to 15 (Arena), one age 15 to 20 (Mariah), and one age 30 to 40 (wife Sophia.)11
     Benjamin appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Fairfield Twp., Highland Co., OhioG, with a household consisting of one male age 15 to 20 (unknown), one age 20 to 30 (son Walter), and one age 40 to 50 (himself), one female age 10 to 15 (daughter Angelina), one age 15 to 20 (Elvira), one age 20 to 30 (Arena), and one age 40 to 50 (wife Sophia.)12
     He and Elihu Hiatt operated one of the largest stores in the new town of Centerfield, OhioG, for years.13 Just when Benjamin left the store is unclear, but by 1840 he was claiming only to be a farmer. He continued that occupation after moving to Missouri.14,2,3

Moving to Missouri --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Benjamin and Sophia and their children, including those already married, moved to Missouri between 1840 and 1850. Benjamin and Sophia appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Marshall Twp., Platte Co., MissouriG, enumerated 14 Sep 1850, reporting real estate valued at $4,800. Their children Angelina and Elvira were listed as living with them. There were also three slaves, a female age 25 and two children, ages 4 and 1.2,15
     Benjamin appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Marshall Twp., Platte Co., MissouriG, enumerated 13 Aug 1860, reporting real estate valued at $3,200 and personal estate of $3,500. His children Arena and Elvira were listed as living with him, as was Arena's son, Paul A. Street. He also reported four slaves, a female age 35 and three children, ages 8, 5, and 3. Sophia was listed in Green Twp. with their son Walter and his wife.3,16
     Benjamin filed a claim of $550 against the estate of his son Walter. The basis for the claim is not known, but the court, after hearing testimony, allowed it 6 Apr 1863.17
     Benjamin and Sophia retired from the farm and moved to town by 1870. They appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Weston, Platte Co., MissouriG, enumerated 27 Aug 1870, reporting no real or personal estate owned by him, but $2,000 personal estate of hers. Their daughter Elvira was listed as living with them.18
     Benjamin died on 1 Jun 1876 at age ~85.9 He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Weston, Platte Co., MissouriG.10

An Extensive Probate --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Benjamin died intestate (without leaving a will) and letters of administration for his estate were issued on 8 Jul 1876 in Platte Co., MissouriG, probate court to William M. Kruser after his widow relinquished her right to serve as administrator.19
     On 23 Jul 1876 the administrator filed an inventory of Benjamin's estate and an appraisement of his personal effects. The personal effects consisted of a press, bureau, and feather bed appraised at $16; two bed steads, a set of chairs and table at $5; a yearling hufer at $10; and a stack of wheat at $32, for a total of $63. The administrator was authorized to sell the personal effects for not less than their apprised value. The inventory has not been found.20,21 On 6 Dec 1876 he filed a report to the court that he had sold the press, chairs, feather bed, hufer, and wheat to various buyers for a total of $98, all but the press for more than their appraised value. The sale of the wheat was subject to the cost of thrashing and hauling. He had not been able to sell the bureau, bed steads, and table at the appraised value. He requested and received permission to sell them at the best price he could obtain.22
     On 23 Oct 1876 the administrator was ordered to purchase "a suitable monument or tombstone" for Benjamin's grave. He was authorized to spend $50 from the estate for it.23 On 28 Dec 1876 he filed an additional inventory of the estate, which has not been found, and an additional appraisement of personal property. The latter consisted of 62 bushels of corn in the shock, appraised for $15.24,25 He reported on 13 Jul 1877 that he had sold the remaining personal property. He had sold the corn to the Benjamin's widow for $15.50 and the table to her for $2.00. He had also sold the bureau and bed stead for $1.50.26
     On 17 Aug 1877 the court ordered the administrator to pay the widow $150 of the $400 she was entitled to under the law.27 He filed his first annual settlement on 13 Jul, 1877, and a final settlement on 27 May 1878. He reported he had collected a total of $1,954 on behalf of the estate. That included $117 from sale of Benjamin's personal property, $1,542 worth of notes Benjamin had held, and the balance from cash on hand and interest collected. Expenses totaled $460, including $35 for a coffin, the tombstone for $50, $63 to a doctor, and $12.10 to thrash the wheat and haul it to market. The balance was primarily his commission ($98), various taxes, and fees related to probate.28,29
     On 24 Jan 1878 the court ordered the administrator to pay Benjamin's widow the balance of the $400 she was entitled to. He was also ordered to pay $150 to each of his living children, Angelina, Mariah, and Elvira, and an equal share of $150 to the children of his deceased children, Arena, Walter, and Barzilla.30 On 25 Jul 1878 the court ordered him to distribute the balance shown on the final accounting, $193.33, to be distributed equally to his living children and the heirs of his deceased children.31

Children:
     Children with Sophia Flora:

  1. Mariah Brady+ (abt 19 Feb 1814 - 7 May 1902)
  2. Barzilla Brady+ (abt 21 Dec 1815 - 18 Dec 1869)
  3. Arena Brady+ (abt 1818 - bef 1878)
  4. Walter R. Brady+ (abt Sep 1820 - 21 Aug 1862)
  5. Elvira Brady (13 May 1826 - 7 Dec 1897)
  6. Angelina Brady+ (abt 1828 - 14 Apr 1892)

Citations

  1. [S3519] "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," FamilySearch.org, record for Benjamin Brady and Sophia Flora, citing FHL #31918 and pg 52.
  2. [S6955] Benjn. Brady household, 1850 U.S. Census, Platte Co., Missouri.
  3. [S6956] B. Brady household, 1860 U.S. Census, Platte Co., Missouri.
  4. [S6955] Benjn. Brady household, 1850 U.S. Census, Platte Co., Missouri, shows age 59 and state.
  5. [S6956] B. Brady household, 1860 U.S. Census, Platte Co., Missouri, shows age 70 and state.
  6. [S6960] Benjamin Brady household, 1870 U.S. Census, Platte Co., Missouri, shows age 79 and state.
  7. [S6955] Benjn. Brady household, 1850 U.S. Census, Platte Co., Missouri, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  8. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 88648851, Sophia Brady, includes tombstone photo showing her as his wife.
  9. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 88648953, Benjamin Brady, shows date and state.
  10. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 88648953, Benjamin Brady.
  11. [S6963] Benjn. Brady household, 1830 U.S. Census, Highland Co., Ohio.
  12. [S6964] Benjamin Brady household, 1840 U.S. Census, Highland Co., Ohio.
  13. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 142168406, Barzillai Brady, includes extract from Elsie Johnson Ayres, Highland Pioneer Sketches & Family Genealogies, pg 344 showing occupation.
  14. [S6964] Benjamin Brady household, 1840 U.S. Census, Highland Co., Ohio, shows 3 persons in the household engaged in agriculture.
  15. [S6962] B. Brady, owner, 1850 U.S. Census, Platte Co., Missouri, slave schedule.
  16. [S6957] Benjamin Brady, owner, 1860 U.S. Census, Platte Co., Missouri, slave schedule.
  17. [S6965] Probate Records, Platte Co., Missouri, H:414, claim of Thomas Beamont; H:493, claim of Benjamin Brady; and H:612, claim of James Morton.
  18. [S6960] Benjamin Brady household, 1870 U.S. Census, Platte Co., Missouri.
  19. [S6965] Probate Records, Platte Co., Missouri, O:365.
  20. [S6965] Probate Records, Platte Co., Missouri, O:379.
  21. [S6966] Appraisements, Platte Co., Missouri, B:502.
  22. [S6965] Probate Records, Platte Co., Missouri, O:486.
  23. [S6965] Probate Records, Platte Co., Missouri, O:456.
  24. [S6965] Probate Records, Platte Co., Missouri, O:508.
  25. [S6966] Appraisements, Platte Co., Missouri, B:542.
  26. [S6965] Probate Records, Platte Co., Missouri, P:92.
  27. [S6965] Probate Records, Platte Co., Missouri, P:127.
  28. [S6965] Probate Records, Platte Co., Missouri, P:93; P:324.
  29. [S6967] Settlements, Platte Co., Missouri, 1:481 and 1:612.
  30. [S6965] Probate Records, Platte Co., Missouri, P:228, order in the estate of Benjamin Brady, dec'd, 24 Jan 1878.
  31. [S6965] Probate Records, Platte Co., Missouri, P:356, order in the estate of Benjamin Brady, dec'd, 25 Jul 1878.

Catharine Flora1

ID# 20455
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherElisha Flora (1780 - bef 1860)
MotherGenette Young (abt 1782 - Nov 1859)
AncestryThe Dutt/Toot Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Marriage: 9 Oct 1830, Halifax Co., Virginia, Matthias D. Ohiordan1
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Narrative:

Catharine was probably one of the two females age 16 to 26 listed in the household of her father, Elisha Flora, in the 1810 Federal Census of Meadsville, Halifax Co., VirginiaG.2
     Catharine married Matthias D. Ohiordan on 9 Oct 1830 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.1
Research Note, 23 Mar 2016:
The marriage record found for Catharine shows her husband's name as "Matthias D. Ohiordan or Okiordan." No further record has been found for either of them under either of those surnames or variations.

There was a Mathias D. O'riordan born in Halifax Co., VirginiaG, who enlisted in the U.S. Army 22 Jan 1867 at Alcatraz Island, California, and was discharged 22 Jan 1870 at the same place. He is shown as age 23, implying he was born about 1844. Another record shows a Mathias D. O'Riordan, farmer from Virginia, enlisted 13 Mar 1863 in Roseburg, Oregon and discharged 29 Aug 1865 at Ft. Vancouver. He is shown as age 29 when he enlisted, implying he was born about 1834. The physical descriptions of the two are very similar, so it seems very possible they were the same man.

One or the other, or both if they are the same man, may well have been their son. However no records for Catharine or her husband have been found under that surname either.1,3,4

Children:
      Children with Matthias D. Ohiordan:

There are no known children of Matthias and Catharine.

Citations

  1. [S3519] "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," FamilySearch.org, record for Matthias D. Ohiordan Or Okiordan and Catharine Flora, citing FHL #31918 and pg 135.
  2. [S6485] Elijah Flora household, 1820 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  3. [S2680] Register of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798-1914, 1798-1914, A-O, pg 325, Mathias D. O'Riordan, shows enlisted 22 Jan 1867, age 23, born in Halifax Co., Virginia.
  4. [S6565] Mathias D. O'Riordan, Compiled Service Records, Union, Oregon, company descriptive book card, shows enlisted 13 Mar 1863, age 29.

Harriett Johannet Flora1,2,3

ID# 20457, (abt 1811 - 1894)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherElisha Flora (1780 - bef 1860)
MotherGenette Young (abt 1782 - Nov 1859)
AncestryThe Dutt/Toot Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: abt 1811, Halifax Co., Virginia,4,5,6
Marriage: 13 Jan 1831, Halifax Co., Virginia, Melcajah Ferrell (d. bef 1850)1
Death: 17 Jan 1894, Halifax Co., Virginia,7
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Narrative:

Harriett Johannet Flora was born about 1811 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.4,5,6
     She was probably one of the two females age 10 to 16 listed in the household of her father, Elisha Flora, in the 1820 Federal Census of Meadsville, Halifax Co., VirginiaG.8 She was probably one of the two females age 15 to 20 listed in the household of her father, in the 1830 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG.9
     Harriett married Melcajah Ferrell on 13 Jan 1831 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.1
     Her husband apparently died before 1850, as he is not listed with her and the three children in the 1850 census and no record of his has been found after that.10,11
     Harriett appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 1 Aug 1850. Her children Sarah, Melcajah, and William were listed as living with her.10
     Harriett appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 11 Jun 1860.12 Her son William was apparently living close by, as he is listed in the next household on the census record, living with and apparently apprenticed to a wheel wright. Her sister Elizabeth and her family were listed as the fifth following household in the census record, and their cousin Melcajah Rhum Toot and his family were listed as the second preceding household.13
     In 1863, when her younger son enlisted in the Army, she was described in a letter of recommenation as "a most excellent widowed mother in necessitous curcumstances."14
     Harriett appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her daughter Sarah and her husband, Samuel E. Webster.15 She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her daughter Sarah and her husband.16
     Harriett died on 17 Jan 1894 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG, at age ~83.7

Children:
     Children with Melcajah Ferrell:

  1. Sarah A. Ferrell+ (10 Aug 1835 - 24 Aug 1915)
  2. Melcajah R. Ferrell (abt 1841 - 23 Jun 1863)
  3. William E. Ferrell+ (abt 1845 - 2 May 1893)

Citations

  1. [S3519] "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," FamilySearch.org, record for Melcajah Ferrell and Johannet Flora, citing FHL #31918 and pg 137.
  2. [S6566] Sarah A. Webster, Certificate of Death, shows name as Harritt Flora.
  3. [S6569] Saml. E. Webster household, 1880 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows name as Harriett J. Ferrell.
  4. [S6567] Hariet, Ferrell household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 39 and state.
  5. [S6568] Harriet Ferrell household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 48 and state.
  6. [S6095] "Virginia, Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," FamilySearch.org, record for Harriett Ferrell, citing FHL # 2056983, shows age 83 at death 17 Jan 1894, and county.
  7. [S6095] "Virginia, Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," FamilySearch.org, record for Harriett Ferrell, citing FHL # 2056983.
  8. [S6485] Elijah Flora household, 1820 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  9. [S6484] Adam Toot household, 1830 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  10. [S6567] Hariet, Ferrell household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  11. [S6576] William E. Ferrell, Compiled Service Records, Confederate, Virginia, letter 12 July 1863 Wm. M. Howerton to General Henry A. Wise, shows William's mother was a widow.
  12. [S6568] Harriet Ferrell household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  13. [S6487] Fielding Perkerson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  14. [S6576] William E. Ferrell, Compiled Service Records, Confederate, Virginia, letter 12 July 1863 Wm. M. Howerton to General Henry A. Wise.
  15. [S6570] Samuel Webster household, 1870 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  16. [S6569] Saml. E. Webster household, 1880 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.

Elizabeth Ann Flora1,2,3

ID# 20459, (abt 1815 - 1875)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherElisha Flora (1780 - bef 1860)
MotherGenette Young (abt 1782 - Nov 1859)
AncestryThe Dutt/Toot Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: abt 1815, South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia,4,5,6
Marriage: 16 Apr 1835, Halifax Co., Virginia, Fielding James Perkerson (b. abt 1804, d. 6 Jun 1878)1,7,8
Death: 17 Dec 1875, Halifax Co., Virginia,9
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Narrative:

Elizabeth Ann Flora was born about 1815 in South Boston, Halifax Co., VirginiaG.4,5,6
     She was probably one of the two females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Elisha Flora, in the 1820 Federal Census of Meadsville, Halifax Co., VirginiaG.10
     Elizabeth married Fielding James Perkerson, son of Joel Perkerson and Elizabeth, on 16 Apr 1835 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.1,7,8
     Elizabeth and Fielding appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 3 Aug 1850, reporting real estate valued at $1,200. Their children William, Sarah, James, Elizabeth, and Fielding were listed as living with them, as was his mother, Elizabeth.They seem to have been living close to her cousin Melcajah Rhum Toot and his family as they were listed as the second preceding household.11
     Elizabeth and Fielding appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 11 Jun 1860, reporting no real estate but personal estate of $70. Their children Elizabeth, Fielding, Jennie, and Mary were listed as living with them, They seem to still have been living close to her cousin Melcajah Rhum Toot and his family as they were listed as the seventh preceding household. In addition, her sister Harriett also was by then living close by, being listed as the fifth preceding household.12
     Elizabeth and Fielding appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 24 Aug 1870, reporting no real estate but personal estate of $100. Their children Fielding, Jennie, and Mary were listed as living with them.13
     Elizabeth died on 17 Dec 1875 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG, at age ~60.9

Children:
     Children with Fielding James Perkerson:

  1. William H. Perkerson (abt 1836 - bef 1900)
  2. Sarah Frances Perkerson+ (7 Jul 1838 - 12 Sep 1902)
  3. James F. Perkerson (abt 1840 - 20 May 1863)
  4. Elizabeth Ann Perkerson+ (9 Nov 1842 - 19 Jan 1911)
  5. Fielding Coleman Perkerson+ (11 Aug 1848 - 16 Jul 1927)
  6. Jennie C. Perkerson (11 May 1853 - 3 Feb 1929)
  7. Mary S. A. Perkerson+ (7 Jun 1857 - 6 Jun 1922)

Citations

  1. [S3519] "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," FamilySearch.org, record for Fielding Perkerson and Elizabeth Ann Flora, citing FHL #31918 and ID 150.
  2. [S6476] Ferlding Purkinson household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows name as Elizabeth A. Purkinson.
  3. [S6095] "Virginia, Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," FamilySearch.org, record for Elizabeth A. Parkinson, citing FHL #2056983, shows father's surname as Flora; and record for Fielding James Perkinson, citing FHL #2056983, shows her name as Elilzabeth A. Perkinson.
  4. [S6476] Ferlding Purkinson household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 35 and state.
  5. [S6487] Fielding Perkerson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 45 and state.
  6. [S6488] Mollie Perkerson Terry, Certificate of Death, shows town and state.
  7. [S6476] Ferlding Purkinson household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  8. [S6095] "Virginia, Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," FamilySearch.org, record for Fielding James Perkinson, citing FHL #2056983, shows her as his wife; and record for Elizabeth A. Parkinson, citing FHL #2056983, shows him as her spouse.
  9. [S6095] "Virginia, Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," FamilySearch.org, record for Elizabeth A. Parkinson, citing FHL #2056983.
  10. [S6485] Elijah Flora household, 1820 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  11. [S6476] Ferlding Purkinson household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  12. [S6487] Fielding Perkerson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  13. [S6489] Fielding Perkinson household, 1870 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.

Fielding James Perkerson1,2,3

ID# 20460, (abt 1804 - 1878)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJoel Perkerson
MotherElizabeth (abt 1782 - )
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: abt 1804, Amelia, Virginia,4,5,6
Marriage: 16 Apr 1835, Halifax Co., Virginia, Elizabeth Ann Flora (b. abt 1815, d. 17 Dec 1875)1,7,8
Death: 6 Jun 1878, Halifax Co., Virginia,2
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Narrative:

Fielding James Perkerson was born about 1804 in Amelia, VirginiaG.4,5,6
     Fielding married Elizabeth Ann Flora, daughter of Elisha Flora and Genette Young, on 16 Apr 1835 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.1,7,8
     Fielding and Elizabeth appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 3 Aug 1850, reporting real estate valued at $1,200. Their children William, Sarah, James, Elizabeth, and Fielding were listed as living with them, as was his mother, Elizabeth.They seem to have been living close to her cousin Melcajah Rhum Toot and his family as they were listed as the second preceding household.3
     Fielding and Elizabeth appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 11 Jun 1860, reporting no real estate but personal estate of $70. Their children Elizabeth, Fielding, Jennie, and Mary were listed as living with them, They seem to still have been living close to her cousin Melcajah Rhum Toot and his family as they were listed as the seventh preceding household. In addition, her sister Harriett also was by then living close by, being listed as the fifth preceding household.9
     Fielding and Elizabeth appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 24 Aug 1870, reporting no real estate but personal estate of $100. Their children Fielding, Jennie, and Mary were listed as living with them.10
     He was a farmer. In 1860 he reported had no land but did have $50 worth of implements. He reported 1 horse, 3 milch cows, 1 other cow, and 2 swine, valued at $90. In the year ending June 1 the farm produced 33 bushels of wheat, 150 of Indian corn, 80 of oats, 1,700 lb. of tobacco, 3 bushels of peas, 6 of Irish potatoes, 20 lb. of butter and $80 worth of home manufactures. He reported $109 worth of animals were slaughtered.9,10,11
     His wife died on 17 Dec 1875 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.12
     Fielding died on 6 Jun 1878 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG, at age ~74.2

Children:
     Children with Elizabeth Ann Flora:

  1. William H. Perkerson (abt 1836 - bef 1900)
  2. Sarah Frances Perkerson+ (7 Jul 1838 - 12 Sep 1902)
  3. James F. Perkerson (abt 1840 - 20 May 1863)
  4. Elizabeth Ann Perkerson+ (9 Nov 1842 - 19 Jan 1911)
  5. Fielding Coleman Perkerson+ (11 Aug 1848 - 16 Jul 1927)
  6. Jennie C. Perkerson (11 May 1853 - 3 Feb 1929)
  7. Mary S. A. Perkerson+ (7 Jun 1857 - 6 Jun 1922)

Citations

  1. [S3519] "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," FamilySearch.org, record for Fielding Perkerson and Elizabeth Ann Flora, citing FHL #31918 and ID 150.
  2. [S6095] "Virginia, Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," FamilySearch.org, record for Fielding James Perkinson, citing FHL #2056983.
  3. [S6476] Ferlding Purkinson household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  4. [S6476] Ferlding Purkinson household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 46 and state.
  5. [S6487] Fielding Perkerson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 56 and state.
  6. [S6095] "Virginia, Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," FamilySearch.org, record for Fielding James Perkinson, citing FHL #2056983, shows age 74 at death 6 Jun 1878, and town.
  7. [S6476] Ferlding Purkinson household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  8. [S6095] "Virginia, Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," FamilySearch.org, record for Fielding James Perkinson, citing FHL #2056983, shows her as his wife; and record for Elizabeth A. Parkinson, citing FHL #2056983, shows him as her spouse.
  9. [S6487] Fielding Perkerson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  10. [S6489] Fielding Perkinson household, 1870 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  11. [S6506] Fielding Perkerson farm, 1860 U.S. Census, agriculture schedule, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  12. [S6095] "Virginia, Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," FamilySearch.org, record for Elizabeth A. Parkinson, citing FHL #2056983.

 

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