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James McNeil Ranck1,2,3

ID# 20672, (1853 - 1942)
Family Chart
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Key Events:

Birth: Jul 1853, Huntingdon Co., Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: 17 Jan 1877, Paw Paw, Hampshire Co., West Virginia, Charlotte Rebecca Chesnut (b. 21 Oct 1851, d. 24 Apr 1915)7,8
Death: 3 Jul 1942, Seattle, King Co., Washington,9
Burial: Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennipen Co., Minnesota,10
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Narrative:

James McNeil Ranck was born in Jul 1853 in Huntingdon Co., PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     James married Charlotte Rebecca Chesnut, daughter of John Chesnut and Elizabeth Jane Flora, on 17 Jan 1877 in Paw Paw, Hampshire Co., West VirginiaG, with John Edwards officiating.7,8
     James and Charlotte moved to IowaG shortly after their marriage, where they lived on several different farms.11,12,13 They appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Sheridan Twp., Poweshiek Co., Iowa G, enumerated 11 Jun 1880. Their children Evalyn and John were listed as living with them.2
     James and Charlotte appeared on the 1885 State Census of Rock Creek Twp., Jasper Co., Iowa G, on a 40-acre farm, the southeast ¼ of northwest ¼ of twp. 80, range 17, section 13. Their children Evalyn, John, Charles, and Lillie were listed as living with them, as was D. S. Ritchison, age 33, apparently a hired hand.14
     James and Charlotte appeared on the 1895 State Census of Grinnell Twp., Poweshiek Co., Iowa G. Their children Evalyn, John, Charles, Lillie, Leroy, James, Harry, and Ernest were listed as living with them.3
     James and Charlotte appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Chester Twp., Poweshiek Co., Iowa G, enumerated 7 Jul 1900, reporting they were renting their home. Their children Evalyn, Lillie, Leroy, James, Harry, and Ernest were listed as living with them.15
     James and Charlotte appeared on the 1905 State Census of Grinnell Twp., Poweshiek Co., Iowa, at 521 High G, reporting they owned a home valued at $1,500, with a $200 mortgage. Their children Leroy, James, Harry, and Ernest were listed as living with them.16,17,18,19,20
      In 1906 James and Charlotte left Iowa. He went to Canada to look for land while she visited her daughters for several months, then joined him on their farm there.21 They appeared on the 1911 Federal Census of Assiniboia Dist., SaskatchewanG. Their son Ernest was listed as living with them, and their son Charles and his family were apparently living nearby as they were listed next in the census record.22
     James and Charlotte returned to the United States in 1913, moving to Minneapolis, MinnesotaG.21
     His wife died on 24 Apr 1915 in Hennepin Co., MinnesotaG.23,24
     James appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Minneapolis, Hennipen Co., Minnesota, G in the household of his son Ernest and his wife Sadie.25
     James moved to Washington between 1920 and 1930. He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of King Co., Washington G, enumerated 14 Apr 1930, lodging with John R. Jewett and his family.26
     He was a farmer in Iowa. He left his farm between 1895 and 1900 and became a farm laborer. He was farming on his own account again after moving to Canada.27,28,29,30,31,32 He was a janitor in a church after moving to Minneapolis. He worked as a gardener on a private estate after moving to Washington in MinneapolisG.33,34
     James appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Seattle, King Co., Washington, at 8850 9th Ave. SW G, enumerated 15 Apr 1940, living with Fern and Jacob Schmidt, his granddaughter and her husband, and their two children. He reported he had lived in the same city in 1935.35
     James died on 3 Jul 1942 in Seattle, King Co., WashingtonG, at age ~89.9 He was buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennipen Co., MinnesotaG.10

Children:
     Children with Charlotte Rebecca Chesnut:

  1. Evalyn Elizabeth Ranck (Dec 1877 - 29 Nov 1949)
  2. John W. Ranck (Nov 1879 - 15 Mar 1934)
  3. Charles Chesley Ranck (1 Jun 1881 - 2 Oct 1949)
  4. Lillie M. Ranck (May 1883 - )
  5. Leroy McNeil Ranck (Feb 1886 - )
  6. James Dewitt Ranck (5 Apr 1889 - 5 Aug 1973)
  7. Harry Dwight Spencer Ranck (5 Apr 1889 - 9 Aug 1968)
  8. Ernest Edward Ranck (May 1893 - 10 Jun 1959)

Citations

  1. [S6740] Register of Marriages, Hampshire Co., West Virginia, 1:9, James McNeil Ranck and Virginia Rebecca Chesnut.
  2. [S6752] Janaes Ranck household, 1880 U.S. Census, Poweshiek Co., Iowa.
  3. [S6754] James M. Rank household, 1895 Iowa State Census, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, Grinnell Twp.
  4. [S6740] Register of Marriages, Hampshire Co., West Virginia, 1:9, James McNeil Ranck and Virginia Rebecca Chesnut, show age 23 at marriage 11 Jan 1877, county, and state.
  5. [S6753] James McN. Ranck household, 1900 U.S. Census, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, shows month, as Jul, year, age 46, and state.
  6. [S6761] Frederick Legree household, Fifth Census of Canada, 1911, Assiniboia Dist., Ontario, Subdistrict No. 3, shows month, as Aug, year, age 57, and country.
  7. [S6740] Register of Marriages, Hampshire Co., West Virginia, 1:9, James McNeil Ranck and Virginia Rebecca Chesnut, shows date and officiant.
  8. [S6764] Charlotte Rebecca Ranck obituary, obit- Ranck, Charlotte Rebecca (Chestnut)unknown newspaper, shows date, town, and state.
  9. [S1505] Washington State Digital Archives, online, "Washington State Death Records," record for James M. Ranck.
  10. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 111795662, James McNeil Ranck, includes tombstone photo.
  11. [S6752] Janaes Ranck household, 1880 U.S. Census, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, shows their first child born in Iowa, about 1878.
  12. [S6764] Charlotte Rebecca Ranck obituary, obit- Ranck, Charlotte Rebecca (Chestnut)unknown newspaper, they lived on a farm.
  13. [S6755] J. M. Ranck card, 1905 Iowa State Census, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, Grinnell Twp., shows he had been in Iowa 27 years.
  14. [S6766] J. M. Rank household, 1885 Iowa State Census, Jasper Co., Iowa, Rock Creek Twp.
  15. [S6753] James McN. Ranck household, 1900 U.S. Census, Poweshiek Co., Iowa.
  16. [S6755] J. M. Ranck card, 1905 Iowa State Census, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, Grinnell Twp.
  17. [S6756] Charlotte C. Ranck card, 1905 Iowa State Census, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, Grinnell Twp.
  18. [S6757] Roy Ranck card, 1905 Iowa State Census, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, Grinnell Twp.
  19. [S6758] DeWit Ranck card, 1905 Iowa State Census, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, Grinnell Twp.
  20. [S6760] Ernest Ranck card, 1905 Iowa State Census, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, Grinnell Twp.
  21. [S6764] Charlotte Rebecca Ranck obituary, obit- Ranck, Charlotte Rebecca (Chestnut)unknown newspaper.
  22. [S6761] Frederick Legree household, Fifth Census of Canada, 1911, Assiniboia Dist., Ontario, Subdistrict No. 3.
  23. [S75] "Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002," Ancestry.com, record for Charlotte R. Ranck, citing cert. no. 017761, shows date and county.
  24. [S6764] Charlotte Rebecca Ranck obituary, obit- Ranck, Charlotte Rebecca (Chestnut)unknown newspaper, shows date.
  25. [S6783] Earnest E. Ranck household, 1920 U.S. Census, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.
  26. [S6762] John R. Jewell household, 1930 U.S. Census, King Co., Washington.
  27. [S6752] Janaes Ranck household, 1880 U.S. Census, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, shows occupation as farmer.
  28. [S6766] J. M. Rank household, 1885 Iowa State Census, Jasper Co., Iowa, Rock Creek Twp., shows occupation as farming.
  29. [S6754] James M. Rank household, 1895 Iowa State Census, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, Grinnell Twp., shows occupation as farmer.
  30. [S6753] James McN. Ranck household, 1900 U.S. Census, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, shows occupation as farm laborer.
  31. [S6755] J. M. Ranck card, 1905 Iowa State Census, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, Grinnell Twp., shows occupation as laborer.
  32. [S6761] Frederick Legree household, Fifth Census of Canada, 1911, Assiniboia Dist., Ontario, Subdistrict No. 3, shows occupation as farming, on his own account.
  33. [S6762] John R. Jewell household, 1930 U.S. Census, King Co., Washington, shows occupation as guardener, industry as private estate.
  34. [S6783] Earnest E. Ranck household, 1920 U.S. Census, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, shows occupation as janitor, industry as church.
  35. [S6763] Jacob C. Schmidt household, 1940 U.S. Census, King Co., Washington.

James William Sigler1,2,3

ID# 20673, (1861 - 1917)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJohn H. Sigler (22 Dec 1837 - 15 Mar 1901)
MotherMargaret E. Young (3 Aug 1842 - 27 Feb 1895)
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: 22 Jul 1861, Maryland,4,5,6
Marriage: 29 Aug 1883, Berkeley Co., West Virginia, Margaret Eva Chesnut (b. 22 Jun 1860, d. 5 Feb 1922)7,8
Death: 21 Feb 1917, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania,3
Burial: 23 Feb 1917, Richland Cemetery,3
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Narrative:

James William Sigler was born on 22 Jul 1861 in MarylandG although many records show him as born in West Virginia (it would have been Virginia at the time.)4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West VirginiaG, in the household of his parents, John H. Sigler and Margaret E. Young.9 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia, G in the household of his parents.10
     James married Margaret Eva Chesnut, daughter of John Chesnut and Elizabeth Jane Flora, on 29 Aug 1883 in Berkeley Co., West VirginiaG, with John Landstrect officiating.7,8
     James and Margaret moved to Pennsylvania soon after their marriage. Some of their younger children reported they were born in McKeesport, in Allegheny Co. But by 1900 the family was in central Pennsylvania. James and Margaret appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Connellsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 4 Jun 1900, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children Mabel, Edith, Roy, Viola, and Olive were listed as living with them.11
     James and Margaret may have moved to Maryland shortly after 1900. At least she was there in 1902 when her son was born across the state line, in CumberlandG. Whether or not they ever lived in Maryland, they did move back to Allegheny Co. before 1910.
     James and Margaret appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of East Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at 209 Beach St. G, enumerated May 1910, renting their home, in a multi-family building with nine other families. Their children Edith, Roy, Viola, Olive, Lester, Harold, and James were listed as living with them.12
     He was a day laborer at the age of 19, in 1800. He was a teamster at the time of his marriage in 1883, and a day laborer again by 1900. By 1910 he was a laborer working in a shop.13,14,15,16
     James died on 21 Feb 1917 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 55.3 He was buried on 23 Feb 1917 in Richland CemeteryG.3

Children:
      Children with Margaret Eva Chesnut

James and Margaret had an additional child, whose name is unknown, and who died before 1900. There is reason to suspect that the last three children listed here were not actually their children. The 1900 census shows her as mother of six, with five living and lists the first five children. The 1910 census shows her as mother of seven, with five living, indicating she had one additional child, and one had died. Mabel is not listed so would appear to be the one who had died, and Lester, who was listed and shown by other sources to be her son, would appear to be the one added. Harold and James are also listed has his sons, but no other record has been found of them. They may actually have been the sons of Mabel, if in fact she had died. In 1920 Lana (also read as Lua) is listed as her daughter, but does not appear in 1910 when she would have been age four. No other record of her has been found. Given other errors in the 1910 census listing, she may have been omitted in error, or may have been adopted or a relative.17,18,19
  1. Mabel L. Sigler (Nov 1885 - )
  2. Edith E. Sigler (11 Dec 1887 - 13 Feb 1943)
  3. Roy Raymond Sigler (2 Mar 1890 - 11 Jun 1952)
  4. Viola M. Sigler (25 Oct 1896 - 12 Oct 1965)
  5. Olive M. Sigler (Jul 1899 - )
  6. Lester Herbert Sigler (7 May 1902 - Sep 1984)
  7. Harold Sigler (abt 1905 - )
  8. James Sigler (abt 1906 - )
  9. Lana Sigler (abt 1906 - )

Citations

  1. [S6789] John H. Sigler household, 1870 U.S. Census, Berkeley Co., West Virginia, shows name as James W. Sigler.
  2. [S6790] John Siegler household, 1880 U.S. Census, Berkeley Co., West Virginia, shows name as William Seigler.
  3. [S6781] Jamrs William Sigler, Certificate of Death.
  4. [S6781] Jamrs William Sigler, Certificate of Death, shows date and state, as Maryland.
  5. [S6832] Marriage Record, Berkeley Co., West Virginia, 20:80, James W. Sigler and Margaret E. Chesnut, shows age 22 at marriage 29 Aug 1883, and state, as Maryland.
  6. [S6789] John H. Sigler household, 1870 U.S. Census, Berkeley Co., West Virginia, shows age 8 and state, as West Virginia.
  7. [S6832] Marriage Record, Berkeley Co., West Virginia, 20:80, James W. Sigler and Margaret E. Chesnut, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S6782] James W. Sigler household, 1900 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania, shows married 16 years.
  9. [S6789] John H. Sigler household, 1870 U.S. Census, Berkeley Co., West Virginia.
  10. [S6790] John Siegler household, 1880 U.S. Census, Berkeley Co., West Virginia.
  11. [S6782] James W. Sigler household, 1900 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.
  12. [S6784] James W. Sigler household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.
  13. [S6790] John Siegler household, 1880 U.S. Census, Berkeley Co., West Virginia, shows occupation as day laborer.
  14. [S6832] Marriage Record, Berkeley Co., West Virginia, 20:80, James W. Sigler and Margaret E. Chesnut, shows occupation as teamster.
  15. [S6782] James W. Sigler household, 1900 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as day laborer.
  16. [S6784] James W. Sigler household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as laborer, industry as shop.
  17. [S6782] James W. Sigler household, 1900 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania, shows her as the mother of 6, with 5 living, and lists Mable, Edit, Ray, Viola, and Olive as his sons or daughters.
  18. [S6784] James W. Sigler household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, shows her as mother of 7, with 5 living, and lists Edit, Roy, Viola, Olive, Lester, Howard, and James as his sons or daughters.
  19. [S6786] Margaret Sigler household, 1920 U.S. Census, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, lists Roy, Viola, Olive, Lester, and Lana as her sons or daughters.

John H. Daniels1,2,3

ID# 20676, (1856 - 1904)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherAndrew Daniels (abt 19 Jan 1829 - 26 Feb 1922)
MotherSarah (abt 11 Jan 1830 - 23 Sep 1905)
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: Aug 1856, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: 11 Oct 1883, Berkeley Co., West Virginia, Alice Belle Chesnut (b. 10 Sep 1862, d. 13 Dec 1926)7,8,9
Death: 16 Jan 1904,9
Burial: Pawnee Rock Cemetery, Pawnee Rock, Barton Co., Kansas,10
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The material on this website is subject to copyright.
Facts – names, dates, and places – cannot be copyrighted; you are free to copy them.
But the narratives are my creative work product and are copyrighted. You may copy them for your personal use, but please respect my copyright and do not republish them in any form, including copying them to your tree on Ancestry or elsewhere, unless you have obtained written permission from me.
Many of the images are also copyrighted, and may not be copied without the consent of the copyright holders.

Narrative:

John H. Daniels was born in Aug 1856 in Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents, Andrew Daniels and Sarah.11 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents.12 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, G in the household of his parents.13
     John married Alice Belle Chesnut, daughter of John Chesnut and Elizabeth Jane Flora, on 11 Oct 1883 in Berkeley Co., West VirginiaG, with George V. Lerch officiating.7,8,9
     John and Alice moved to Kansas on 15 Mar 1886 with their infant son Walter, arriving 15 Mar 1886. His parents followed them a few years later.9 John and Alice appeared on the 1895 State Census of Pawnee Rock, Barton Co., KansasG. Their children Dulcie and Vernon were listed as living with them. His parents were either living with them, or close by as they were listed next. This record does not distinguish separate households.14
     John and Alice appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Pawnee Rock, Barton Co., Kansas G, enumerated 15 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Dulcie, Vernon, and Andrew were listed as living with them.15
     He was working on the family farm by age 14. He was a farmer when he married. In Kansas he was a merchant, selling general merchandise.16,17,3,18,19
     John died on 16 Jan 1904 at age 47.9 He was buried in Pawnee Rock Cemetery, Pawnee Rock, Barton Co., KansasG.10

Children:
     Children with Alice Belle Chesnut:

  1. Walter C. Daniels (17 Jun 1884 - 16 Jun 1886)
  2. Dulcie M. Daniels (Sep 1887 - 1962)
  3. Vernon Chestnut Daniels (15 Mar 1892 - 26 Feb 1968)
  4. Andrew Guy Daniels (31 Dec 1897 - 4 Nov 1988)
  5. Ronald Cy Daniels (13 Sep 1900 - 26 Apr 1955)

Citations

  1. [S6795] Andrew Daniels household, 1860 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as John H. Daniels.
  2. [S6796] Andrew Daniels household, 1870 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as John H. Daniels.
  3. [S6832] Marriage Record, Berkeley Co., West Virginia, 20:86, John H. Daniels and Alice B. Chesnut.
  4. [S6795] Andrew Daniels household, 1860 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 4 and state.
  5. [S6832] Marriage Record, Berkeley Co., West Virginia, 20:86, John H. Daniels and Alice B. Chesnut, shows age 27 at marriage 11 Oct 1883, county, and state.
  6. [S6791] John Daniels household, 1900 U.S. Census, Barton Co., Kansas, shows month, year, age 43, and state.
  7. [S6832] Marriage Record, Berkeley Co., West Virginia, 20:86, John H. Daniels and Alice B. Chesnut, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S6791] John Daniels household, 1900 U.S. Census, Barton Co., Kansas, shows married 17 years.
  9. [S6792] Mrs. H Daniels obituary, Pawnee Rock Herald, shows date.
  10. [S4459] USGenWeb Archives, online, Barton County KS Archives, "Pawnee Rock Cemetery," record for John H. Daniels.
  11. [S6795] Andrew Daniels household, 1860 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.
  12. [S6796] Andrew Daniels household, 1870 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.
  13. [S6797] Andrew Daniels household, 1880 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.
  14. [S6798] J. H. Daniels household, 1895 Kansas State Census, Barton Co., Kansas, Pawnee Rock.
  15. [S6791] John Daniels household, 1900 U.S. Census, Barton Co., Kansas.
  16. [S6796] Andrew Daniels household, 1870 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as laborer.
  17. [S6797] Andrew Daniels household, 1880 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation works on farm.
  18. [S6798] J. H. Daniels household, 1895 Kansas State Census, Barton Co., Kansas, Pawnee Rock, shows occupation as merchant.
  19. [S6791] John Daniels household, 1900 U.S. Census, Barton Co., Kansas, shows occupation as merchant (gen mdse.)

 

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