Ancestors of Frank Stacy Searl

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl First Generation 1. Frank Stacey Searl, son of Robert W. Searl and Ann Eliza Graves, was born on 26 Nov 1862 in Toolesboro, Louisa, Iowa, died on 24 Jul 1929 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois at age 66, and was buried on 26 Jul 1929 in New Boston, Mercer, Illinois. The cause of his death was Myocardial Insufficiency. Death Notes: Death Certificate States Franks age at time of death was 66 years 7 months, 28 days. His occupation was Hotel Staff, he was born in Iowa, fathers name Robert Searl, born in Ohio Mother, Eliza Hale, born in Ohio. Informant, Sohpia Searl(3rd wife) Address at time of death 120 Illinois Ave , Galesburg, Il. Research Notes: Can not find Frank in 1880. Noted events in his life were: • He appeared on the US Federal census 22 Jun 1870 living in Jefferson, Louisa, Iowa. Frank, age 7, living with parents Robert, Eliza, siblings William, Charley,Lydia and Fannie. Family name recorded as SEAD. On the previous census page, 1st wife is Jennie Hindman and family. • He appeared on the US Federal census 23 Jun 1900 living in New Boston, Mercer, Illinois. Frank, 27, was a boarder, recorded as a widower[should be divorced] Occpation listed as Day Laborer. • He appeared on the US Federal census 11 May 1910 living in Oakville, Louisa, Iowa. Frank,47 is living with wife Sophia,28 , daughter Erma, 15, son Stacey, 6, and daughter Feh, 5. They have been married 8 years. Franks Occupation Hotel Keeper at a boarding house. • Biography: Louisa County Genealogical Society, 1912. FRANK STACEY SEARL. Frank Stacey Searl is the well known- and popular proprietor of the Central Hotel at Oakville. His birth occurred at Toolsboro, Louisa county, Iowa, on the 26th of November, 1862, his parents being Robert and Eliza Searl, who were natives of Ohio and Iowa respectively. The father was a horse dealer. When our subject was five years of age the family removed to Ohio because of the ill health of the mother, who was suffering from consumption. She lived only a few years after locating in that state and the father survived her for but one year. Unto them were born eight children, two of whom died in infancy, while the parents were residents of Toolsboro, this county. The others were as follows: William, living in Dayton, Ohio; Frank S., of this review; Charles, who is the proprietor of a button factory at Keithsburg, Illinois; Lydia, who died as a young girl in 1880; Fannie E. who is the wife of H. L. Hoffmeier, of Chicago; and George, who when last heard from, four years ago, was a chef in Kansas City, Missouri. Frank S. Searl attended the common schools in the acquirement of an education, and, being left an orphan at a tender age, was early thrown upon his own resources for a livehood. He was employed in various positions but has spent the greater part of his life in hotel and restaurant work. For a time he worked as a button cutter in the button factory at Keithsburg, Illinois, and for fifteen years he was a resident of New Boston, that state. Two years ago he came to Oakville. Iowa, and took charge of the Central Hotel, which he has since conducted in a highly capable manner. Oakville is an enterprising, growing little town which is made the point of many business transactions through commercial travelers, hence the hotel enjoys a first-class patronage and, being located in the heart of a rich farming district, Mr. Searl is able to secure fresh table supplies at a reasonable rate, so that the place is noted for the excellency of its cuisine. Mr. Searl has been twice married. His first wife bore the maiden name of Minerva Livingston and was a daughter of Robert and Minerva Livingston of Illinois. Mr. Livingston still survives but has lost his wife. By his first wife Mr. Searl had one daughter, Irma Elaine, whose birth occurred on the 30th of April, 1894. Nine months later the mother passed away. For his second wife Mr. Searl chose Miss Sophia Herr, a daughter of Gregor Herr, a sketch of whom appears on another page of this work. Unto them have been born four children, as follows: a son who was born November 4, 1902, and died the following day, being buried in the family lot in the cemetery at New Boston, Illinois; Friend Stacey, whose birth occurred on the 31st of October, 1903; Feh Maxine, whose natal day was March 7, 1905; and Robert Herr Lloyd, who was born October 7, 1910. In politics Mr. Searl is a republican, loyally supporting the men and measures of that party. His wife attends the services of the Methodist Episcopal church. His fellow townsmen have ever found in him a representative and progressive citizen who has made good use of his opportunities and as the years have gone by has prospered as the result of his unfaltering industry. In business relations he is found to be reliable and straightforward, while those who meet him socially entertain for him warm regard as the result of his appreciation for true friendship and all that the term implies.

• He appeared on the 1915 Iowa State census 1915 living in Winfield, Henry, Iowa. Census record states Frank, 1

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl 52, occupation is Hotel Proprietor. His total earnings in 1914 was $50.00. Census states he completed 8th grade and did not go to High School or College. States he has lived in the US for all of his 52 years, 13 years in Iowa. Remarks he removed from Ill in November. Confirms fathers birth place as Ohio, and mothers birthplace as Iowa. • He appeared on the US Federal census 20 Jan 1920 living in Millersburg, Mercer, Illinois. Frank, 57 is living with wife Sophia, 39, daughters Erma, 25, Feh,14 and Islea Laurel, 1 month recorded as 12. Sons Stacy, 16, Lloyd, 9, Donald, 24(?) They have a border living with the family, Arthur Sweet. Franks occupation is Hotel Proprieter, Sophia is a cook in a hotel, Erma a waitress in a hotel. Son Stacey is a janitor in a school. They rented their home. Frank married Jennie Hindman, daughter of James A. Hindman and Adaline L. McDowell, on 8 Dec 1884 in Louisa, Iowa. The marriage ended in divorce on 14 Jan 1891. Marriage Notes: Frank Searls,farmer, age 23 son of Robert Searls and Ann E. Graves, marrys Jennie Hindman, age 22, daughter of J.A. Hindman of Toolesboro, and Ada M McDowell. Witnesses Minne Noble and Rowland Noble JR.

Noted events in their marriage were: • Divorced: 14 Jan 1891, Louisa, Iowa. Jennie Searles, plaintiff, Frank Searles, Defendant. Death Notes: Death Certificate # 17573 Mercer, County Illinois Length of residence where death occured , 19 years Confirms Jennies date of birth as March 20 1863 occupation, housewife States birthplace as New Boston, Il Confirms fathers name as James Hindman(birth info unknown) Confirms mothers name as Adaline L. McDowell(birth info unknown) Informant, son Leland F. Cubbage

Jennie Hindman

Noted events in her life were: • Divorced: Divorced Record of Frank Searles and Jennie Searles, 14 Jan 1891, Louisa, Iowa. Jennie Searles, plaintiff, Frank Searles, Defendant. • She appeared on the US Federal census 1 Jun 1900 living in Jefferson, Louisa, Iowa. Jennie, 37 is divorced. Her and son Charles are living with her parents James and Ada. Living in the next household is her sister Irene Wesley and her famliy. Jennie has no occupation. • She appeared on the US Federal census 10 May 1910 living in Oakville, Louisa, Iowa. Jennie, transcribed as Jenniffa, 47 is living with husband William Cubbage, 37 and son Charles Searles, 24. They had been married 5 years. Her occupation is seamstress. • She appeared on the US Federal census 9 Feb 1920 living in New Boston, Mercer, Illinois. Jennie, 56 is living with husband William Cubbage, 47 and son Leland 8, who attends school. They own their own home on Broadway St. in New Boston.(Jennies name transcibed as Lennie) • She appeared on the US Federal census 5 Apr 1930 living in New Boston, Mercer, Illinois. Jennie, 67, is living with husband William Cubbage, 58 and son Leland, 18. They own their own home.This census states her first marriage was at age 20. Census confirms her father was born in Ohio, and mother, New York. • Her obituary was published in 1930. Mrs Jennie Cubbage Called By Death Mrs W.F. Cubbage a former resident of Oakville, passed away at her home in New Boston, Ill, Sunday morning, April 18, following an illness of several months. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, April 20, at 2:30pm in the Methodist church at New Boston, the Rev. Justin Washburn officiating. the pall bearers were Fred Bruce, Arthur Maddox, Dorston Finch, Eidon Bickev, Earl Saunders and Frank Brusor. Burial was in the New Boston Cemetery. Jennie Hindman Cubbage, daughter of James A. Hindman and Adaline McDowell Hindman, was born March 20 1863 at New Boston Ill, and passed away at her home in that city at 4 o' clock Sunday afternoon, April 18 1837 at the age of 74 years and 29 days. At the age of three years she moved with her parents ot Toolesboro, Iowa and there she grew to womanhood and on Feb 8 1884 was united in marriage to Frank S. Searl. On April 26, 1885 a son Charles Daniel was bron, who with the husband preceeded her in death. June 30 1904 she was united in marriage to W.F. Cubbage at Wapello, Iowa who with an adopted son, Leland Cubbage of Dixon Ill, mourn her death. She is also survived by a daughter in law Mrs Agnes Searl; a 2

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl grandson, Mr LeRoy Searl, of Oak Park Ill, a nephew A. S. Wesley of Chicago, and a step daughter Mrs Roy Frick of Kewanee. Her parents one brother Dan E. Hindman and one sister Mrs Irene Wesley, preceded her in death. Soon after their marriage Mr and Mrs Cubbage moved to Oakville Iowa... been their home. Mrs Cubbage was a member of the Methodist church and of the Rebekah lodge for over 30 years. Se was a past noble grand of the lodge. She was a loving wife and mother and was held in the highest esteem by all her acquaintances who now mourn her death. The following from Toolesboro attended the funeral services: Messrs and mmes Albert Wesley, Chester Wesley, W.C. Smith, Earl Smith, S. B. Matthers , Bert Matthews and Mrs Hattie Crow.

The child from this marriage was: i. Charles Daniel Searles was born on 26 Apr 1885 in Toolesboro, Louisa, Iowa, died on 21 Jan 1931 in Maywood, Cook, Illinois at age 45, and was buried on 24 Jan 1931 in Aracia Park, Norwood Park, Cook, Il. The cause of his death was Ostio Sarcoma(bone cancer). Charles married Agnes Lucille Schleif, daughter of Franz(Frank) John Schleif and Florence Kertz, on 8 Aug 1916 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Frank next married Minerva Livingston, daughter of Robert Charles Livingston and Minerva Jane Young, on 9 Mar 1893 in Henderson, Illinois. The child from this marriage was: i. Irma Elaine Searl was born on 30 Apr 1894 in Illinois and died on 12 Jul 1991 in Illinois at age 97. Irma married Keith Forrest Miller, son of William H. Miller and Lillie Knowles, on 19 Sep 1920 in New Boston, Mercer, Illinois. Frank next married Sophia Herr, daughter of Gregor Herr and Augusta Hook, on 11 Jul 1901 in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa. Noted events in her life were: • She appeared on the US Federal census 25 Jun 1900 living in New Boston, Mercer, Illinois. Sophia is a servent for the Robert Livings[Livingston] family, in the household is Irma Searles, Roberts granddaughter. Sophia marries Irmas father in 1901. • She appeared on the US Federal census 5 Apr 1930 living in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois. Sophia, 48 lived at 799 Main St. Galesburg, with children Loyd,19, Donald,12 and Islea,10.Occupation, Roomer & Board, at home. (Ran a boarding house) • She appeared on the US Federal census 15 Apr 1940 living in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois. Sophia is living at 185 N Kellogg St with children Donald, 22 and Iler[Islea]20. It states she completed 8th grade , and is a clerk for a Rail Road, but quite certain that is recorded incorrectly, and Donald is the RailRoad Clerk. Islea is a beauty operator. Children from this marriage were: i. Baby Boy Searl was born on 4 Nov 1902 and died on 5 Nov 1902. ii. Stacy Fred Searl was born on 31 Oct 1903 in New Boston, Mercer, Illinois, died on 11 May 2000 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois at age 96, and was buried on 15 May 2000 in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Stacy married Edna P. Labrash, daughter of Paul Edgar Labrash and Blanche Edith Castle, on 4 May 1929 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois. iii. Feh Maxine Searl was born on 7 Mar 1905 in Illinois and died on 11 May 1996 in Wallowa, Wallowa, Oregon at age 91. Feh married Clarence C. Carlson about 1927. Feh next married George A. Hensler, son of William Hensler and Maria Witmer, on 30 Jun 1938 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. The marriage ended in divorce. Feh next married William Elsworth Watkins on 8 Jan 1966 in Kitsap County, Washington. iv. Robert Herr Lloyd Searl was born on 6 Oct 1910 in Oakville, Louisa, Iowa and died on 17 May 2001 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois at age 90. Another name for Robert was Lloyd. Robert married Geraldine M. Astle, daughter of Edwin Astle and Mary Carroll, on 29 May 1938 in Kohoka, MO. v. Donald F. Searl was born on 29 Aug 1917 in Illinois and died on 19 Dec 1995 in Germantown, Shelby, Tennessee at age 78. Donald married Jean Clark in 1946. They had no children. vi. Islea Launne Searl was born on 29 Dec 1919 in Joy, Mercer, Il and died on 1 Sep 1996 in Bremerton, Washington at age 76. Islea married Eugene Burkhart, son of Unknown, on 23 Feb 1943 in Kahoka, Missouri.

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl Second Generation (Parents) 2. Robert W. Searl, son of Franklin Searl and Lydia Cochrain Crane, was born in 1835 in Ohio and died in 1874 at age 39. General Notes: Robert was Deaf and Dumb due to scarlett fever. Source GenealogyToday- 23rd Annual Report of the Trustees and Superintendent of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum of the State of Ohio for the year 1849. Noted events in his life were: • He appeared on the US Federal census 12 Aug 1850 living in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio. Robert was living in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio with mother Lydia Searl Hibben, Step Father Thomas Hibben, Step Sisters Sarah and Eliza Hibben, and sister Sara A Searl. This census states Robert is deaf and dumb. • From the biography of Frank Stacey Searl, it states his father Robert, was a horse dealer, who had 8 children. • He appeared on the US Federal census 5 Jun 1860 living in Jefferson, Louisa, Iowa. Robert name listed as Searles, age 35(s/b 25)occupation Farmer, is living with wife Ann Aliza,22, and son William B Searles 1. • He appeared on the US Federal census 14 Jun 1870 living in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio. Robert appears in the 1870 census twice, on 6/14/1870 he is listed living in Ohio, next to his mother Lydia Hibben. Occupation Farmer. • He appeared on the US Federal census 22 Jun 1870 living in Jefferson, Louisa, Iowa. Robert, 36 also appears in the 1870 US census in Iowa living with his family, Wife Eliza,31 Sons, William, 11, Frank, 8, Charley 5, Daughters Lydia,3 and Fannie,1. His occupation is Farm Laborer. Census states the 3 oldest children were born in Iowa, the 2 youngest daughters were born in Ohio. Their last name is recorded in this census as SEAD. Grandview post office. Florentine Brown, 59, is also living with the family most likely helping with the children due to the Eliza's illness. Robert married Ann Eliza Graves on 3 Sep 1857 in Louisa, Iowa. Children from this marriage were: i. William Bert Searl was born on 13 Jul 1858 in Iowa, died on 17 Jul 1917 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio at age 59, and was buried on 20 Jul 1917 in Spring Grove. The cause of his death was Tuberculosis. William married Lida Whitcomb, daughter of Richard Whitcomb and Hannah Haller,. 1 ii. Frank Stacey Searl. Frank married Jennie Hindman, daughter of James A. Hindman and Adaline L. McDowell, on 8 Dec 1884 in Louisa, Iowa. The marriage ended in divorce on 14 Jan 1891. Frank next married Minerva Livingston, daughter of Robert Charles Livingston and Minerva Jane Young, on 9 Mar 1893 in Henderson, Illinois. Frank next married Sophia Herr, daughter of Gregor Herr and Augusta Hook, on 11 Jul 1901 in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa. iii. Charles Riley Searl was born on 1 Mar 1865 in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio, died on 7 Jul 1936 in Keithsburg, Mercer, Illinois at age 71, and was buried in Greenmound Cemetary, Keithsburg, Mercer, Ill. Charles married Lillian M. Casey in 1893. Charles next married Mabel Gretchen Fritts, daughter of David Fritts and Leona Mae Sala,. iv. Lydia Searl was born in 1866 in Ohio and died in 1879 in Iowa at age 13. v. Frances Ethel Searl was born in 1869 in Ohio. Another name for Frances was Fannie. Frances married H.L. Hoffmeier. Frances next married Chester Arthur Underhill, son of Frank Underhill and Lilly Benham, on 14 Oct 1914 in LaPorte, Indiana. vi. George R. Searl was born after Jun 1870. George married Nellie Bruce, daughter of W.P. Bruce and Rose Isabell Deneen, in 1910. 3. Ann Eliza Graves, daughter of John Adams Graves and Amelia Day Bailey, was born on 3 Sep 1837 in Louisa, Iowa, died on 21 Apr 1873 in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio at age 35, and was buried on 23 Apr 1873 in Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio.

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl Noted events in her life were: • She appeared on the US Federal census 7 Sep 1850 living in Jefferson, Louisa, Iowa. Ann E, 12, is living with her mother Amelia, 39,step father Riley Mallory, 42, siblings Henry, 21, George, 14, step brothers Willard & Lorenzo Mallory, 1/2 sisters Fanny and Lydia Mallory. Ann married Robert W. Searl on 3 Sep 1857 in Louisa, Iowa.

Third Generation (Grandparents) 4. Franklin Searl, son of Elisha Searl and Sarah Bugher, was born on 18 Oct 1807 in Addison, Steuben, New York and died after Sep 1846. General Notes: From Judy Francis - Burial at Clinton Cty Cemetery, Wilmington, OH Noted events in his life were: • He appeared on the US Federal census 1840 living in Bureau, Bureau, Illinois. Family recorded has 1 male 3040, Franklin would be 33, 1 female 20-30, Lydia would be 26 and 1 male child under 5, Robert. • He appeared on the Iowa State census Sep 1846 living in Louisa, Iowa. Head of household, Franklin, Searl, 1 male under 21(Robert) 1 male over 21, Franklin, 2 females under 21(Sarah &?) one female over 21, Lydia. Franklin married Lydia Cochrain Crane on 31 Dec 1830 in Butler, Ohio. Children from this marriage were: 2 i. Robert W. Searl. Robert married Ann Eliza Graves, daughter of John Adams Graves and Amelia Day Bailey, on 3 Sep 1857 in Louisa, Iowa. ii. Sarah A. Searl was born about 1843 in Ohio. 5. Lydia Cochrain Crane was born on 10 Jun 1814 in Middletown, Butler, Ohio, died on 29 Oct 1885 in Connersville, Fayette, Indiana at age 71, and was buried on 1 Nov 1885 in Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio. Noted events in her life were: • She appeared on the US Federal census 12 Aug 1850 living in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio. Lydia,36 was remarried to Thomas Hibben, 56. Living with them was Thomas 2 children, Sarah, 20 and Eliza 18 and Lydia and Franklins children, Robert, 14, and Sarah, 7. Thomas was a merchant. • She appeared on the US Federal census 24 Jun 1860 living in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio. Lydia, 47, is living with 2nd husband Thomas, 66. They now have 4 children, Stacy, 9, Amelia, 7 Louisa, 5 and Henry 2. Daughter Sarah Searl,17(recorded as Sallie) is also living with the family. Thomas is a merchant. The value of their real estate is $15,000, personal property $12,000. • She appeared on the US Federal census 14 Jun 1870 living in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio. Lydia, 56, is living with children from 2nd marriage, Stacy, 19 a clerk in a store, Amelia, 17, Kate, 17, Harry, 11. • She appeared on the US Federal census 5 Jun 1880 living in Connersville, Fayette, Indiana. Lydia, 65, is living with her daughter Millie Curry, 27, and her husband Robert Curry, 33. Also living in the household is Roberts brother, N.P,23 and a servant Anna Devor. Census states Lydias mother was born in New York, and father born in PA. Lydia married Franklin Searl on 31 Dec 1830 in Butler, Ohio. Lydia next married Thomas Hibben on 25 Apr 1850 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio.

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl Noted events in his life were: • His obituary was published. It is our sad duty this week, to record the death of THOMAS HIBBEN, who died at his residence in this place on last Sunday afternoon, aged 74 years. Mr. HIBBEN was one of the earliest settlers, and first inhabitants in Wilmington, having located here in 1818, forty-nine years ago • Biography: from: THE PIONEER HIBBEN FAMILY OF PENNSYLVANIA. The First Years In Wilmington, Ohio George Hibben, Thomas' first son, was born December 16, 18183, the year Thomas and Nancy McFadden4 settled in Wilmington. They were married June 28, 1819.5 Chapter VI, Generation 3.4 In late eighteenth century America, pregnancy was frequently the prelude to marriage. The proportion of brides who were pregnant at the time of their weddings had been rising since the late seventeenth century and peaked in the turbulent decades during and after the Revolution. In the 1780s and 1790s, nearly one-third of rural New England's brides were already with child. . . Pregnancies usually simply accelerated a marriage that would have taken place in any case, but the community and parental pressure worked strongly to assure it. . . . Most rural communities simply tolerated the early pregnancies that marked so many marriages.6 It is likely that Nancy was the daughter of Sophia Kelley and John McFadden. The first generation of McFaddens arrived in 1795. They were John and Sophia (Kelley) McFadden and were born in Ireland. They originally settled in Pennsylvania, moving to Kentucky in 1802. John died of yellow fever on a flat-bed boat in 1811. Sophia and her seven children moved to Clinton Co., Ohio, building a cabin at what is now the location of Route 79 and Henry Rd. in Wayne Township.7 On the 19th day of February, 1810, the General Assembly of the State of Ohio passed an act entitled, "An act establishing the County of Clinton, . . ." The name Clinton was conferred upon the new county in honor of George Clinton, a distinguished citizen of the State of New York, and at that time Vice President of the United States. The territory forming the newly erected county was taken in about equal portions from the counties of Warren and Highland, the division line passing through what is now the town of Wilmington.8 Clinton County was formed in 1810. It produces chiefly wheat, oats, wool and pork. Its surface is undulating, in some parts hilly, and the soil fertile. Its streams furnish desirable water power. The County was settled in 1798-99. Wilmington is the County seat, and was laid out in 1810.9 I [John Rogers] went to Wilmington and engaged to work as a journeyman with Mr. Daniel Radcliffe, who was carrying on the cabinet business in the place. . . . Wilmington at this time [Spring of 1819] was quite a new place; stumps were abundant in the streets. I remember I made a "secretary," as it was called, a piece of furniture like a bureau, with a large drawer above, with small drawers and pigeon-holes inside for papers. The front part of the large upper drawers was hung in such a manner it could be let down. This was the first article of the kind ever made, or perhaps ever seen, in Wilmington. It was made for David Stratton, a Quaker merchant of that place.10 The 1820 Census recorded only 42 heads of households in Wilmington, Union Township, Clinton County. Thomas and William Hibben and their sister's husband, William Stanton, were three of them. With the assistance of brother William, Thomas had by then established himself as a merchant in the dry goods trade. In 1822 Thomas was a member of the Clinton County Auxiliary Bible Society which was formed for the purpose of giving wider circulation to the Bible. Other members of the Society who became associated with the Hibben family by marriage were John McManis, Joel Woodruff, Thomas Gaddis, Warren Sabin, and Samuel Hale.11 A few years later Thomas and eight others, including John Lawhead (Phebe Hibben's husband)organized the First Presbyterian Church. The first account of a Presbyterian meeting in Wilmington dates back to 1823, when a small group of members of the church, including William and Parmelia Walter, Isaac Collett, Samuel Miller, William Bloom, John Lawhead, Thomas Hibben, Charles P. Gallaher and Caleb Smith, met for the purposes of worship at their several homes. For some time they continued to meet in private homes. Later they secured the Baptist church in Wilmington for regular services and continued to meet there until they erected their first building. . . .On July 19, 1830, the congregation purchased, for one hundred dollars, the lot on which the present church stands. The deed for the lot was made by "William Walters and his wife Parmelia to Isaac Collett, Samuel Miller, William Bloom, John Lawhead and Thomas Hibben, Charles P. Gallaher and Caleb Smith, trustees of the Sharon congregation, and to their successors in office, for the sole and only purpose of a site for a meeting house or place of public worship for the said congregation of Sharon of the Presbyterian church and for no other use, intent, or purpose whatsoever."12 After the new church was erected, a succession of ministers served until the late 1840s. From then until December 1881, the congregation was without a regular minister. The Presbytery supplied ministers from time to time.13 Elizabeth (McManis) Hibben, wife of William Hibben, wrote in a letter to her son in Bureau County, Illinois: With regard to the church there is very little change. Our meetings are very poorly attended. We have no preaching except when some of the Baptist brethren preach. Mr. Osborne held a meeting here a few weeks since. He preached every evening but one for a week in the Seminary that was so near to our home that I was able to walk there. We attended regular. We have not had such a feast of preaching for near a year. He is a plain practical sensible speaker. His congregation was very small. Very few of our brethren [Presbyterian] attended and but few Methodists. I was mortified to see so little respect paid to so good a preacher and so good a man.14 The first record of purchase of land by 6

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl Thomas in Wilmington was of two lots, No. 6 and 7, of Joseph Doans' addition fronting on Spring Street, each lot being five and a half poles15 in front and ten and a half poles back. They could have been commercial or residential properties. Thomas purchased both lots for $100 from a tailor who had settled in Wilmington in 1816. Justice of the peace, William Millikan, "set his hand and seal this twenty eighth day of August in the year 1823", and John McManis recorded it.16 Then, on January 10, 1825, Thomas purchased prime commercial property, lot No. 44, with frontage on Main street between Mulberry and South streets, for $200. On it was a frame building built about 1811.17 This lot is believed to be the site of his dry goods business. It remained in his possession during his lifetime, but then was subdivided. The east side was sold in 1869 and the west side sold in January 1871 for the sum of $6,000 to generate funds to support his minor heirs.18 Three more sons were born to Nancy and Thomas: James Samuel Hibben19 on September 27, 1820; Ethelbert Campbell Hibben20 on July 27, 1822; and Thomas William Hibben21 on January 3, 1825. On July 29, 1825, Thomas was left to care for the four young boys when Nancy died.22 Her remains were removed from an initial burial location to Sugar Grove Cemetery many years later. (Plate 5) Single fathers with young children could not manage work and 'keeping house' for long. Thomas was no exception. He married Ruth Gaddis23 just six months later on December 25th.24 The marriage most likely was 'facilitated' by family members. Brother William and his wife, Elizabeth Springer Hibben, were Thomas' neighbors in Wilmington. Elizabeth was a daughter of Levi Springer and his second wife, Sarah Shepard. The first wife of Levi Springer was Ann Gaddis, an aunt of Ruth Gaddis. The Hibben, Gaddis, Shepard and Springer family connections were first made in Fayette County, Pennsylvania by Thomas' and William's parents. Members of these families continued a close association after moving to Ohio. New Responsibilities And A Second Family In 1828, the date of Jackson's first election to the Presidency, political excitement ran high in the country, and in this county the battle was contested stubbornly by the opposing parties. The Whig ticket was headed "The People's Ticket", and bore the motto, "Agriculture, domestic manufactures, and internal improvements, the road to wealth, independence and happiness." John Quincy Adams and Richard Rush were the candidates for President and Vice President on the Whig ticket. . . .At the head of the Democratic ticket were the names of Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun, and the motto was, "This administration shall be put down, though it were as pure as the angels that minister at the right hand of God. ". . .In the Clinton District; Samuel Hale, of Wilmington, was elected to the State Senate. Thomas Hibben was chosen to the Legislature over Benjamin Hinkson . . .The Democrats carried the day.25 Shortly after the fall elections, Sarah G. Hibben was born on December 16, 1828. Her father, the newly elected state representative from the Clinton District, probably was pleased to have a daughter to complement his sons. Thomas only served one term in the state legislature. However, he continued in public service. After the town of Wilmington was incorporated January 15, 1828, annual elections were held for officers. He was elected trustee in 1830, mayor in 1833, and again in 1841.26 In 1832 Ruth delivered another daughter, Elizabeth.27 As noted later in this chapter, both daughters would be the cause of heartache and sorrow for Thomas in 1850. Merchant And Real Estate Activities Thomas and other merchants were in business to gain or 'increase' their capital, not just to profit on each sale. By so doing, they strove to distinguish themselves from the common man in a social and economic environment which was without social hierarchy. In the eye of the community, they could do this by accumulating a substantial estate; being part of a network of kin and connections; having some education and knowledge and experience of a wider world; being actively engaged in town affairs and government; and gaining recognition as a leader. Thomas achieved all of these criteria. Court records indicate that Thomas was actively engaged in the trade and sale of dry goods. In the mid 1830s and 1840s most of the manufactured goods, clothing, tools, and home furnishings were transported by wagon from eastern coastal cities. "The growth of road-borne commerce made driving freight wagons, the work of the teamster, a rapidly growing occupation in the early nineteenth century. By 1840 close to fifteen thousand American men worked as full-time teamsters. . . ."28 Dry goods merchants prospered as a result of improved roads and the demand for machine made products from England and eastern cities. "In steadily increasing numbers American households gave up their laboriously produced linens and woolens for factory-made cotton and woolen cloth. . . .The shelves of American stores bore eloquent supporting testimony; they were weighed down with a profusion of textiles which had replaced the product of househol d spinning and weaving." 29 As there was little currency in circulation, money rarely changed hands. The creation of most of the credit needed in the country was left to whatever efforts local merchants chose to make. . . .They sold their goods and services on credit on their account books. . . .And they accepted promissory notes that originated either with the person paying them or with third parties whose notes the payee happened to hold. . . .They were aware of the current dollar value of all the goods they bought and sold. Their accounts were always kept in money. But they could not insist that every transaction be a cash transaction, since there was so little cash in circulation. . . .The elaborate credit network required their calculating and collecting interest, chasing people whose notes they held, taking people to court against their debtors, and keeping track of notes, due dates, interest due and goods collected in payment .30 7

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl Shipments of bulk or wholesale goods were shared or traded between firms. In October 1841, the trading firm of T. & G. Hibben sued, in the Clinton County Court, the trading firm of Vance and Gustin for nonpayment of a promissory note.31 The G. Hibben partner was Thomas' son, George, who was 23 and living in Rushville, Rush Co., Indiana at the time. George had begun business in Rushville under the firm name T. & G. Hibben.32 It is interesting to note that family relatives, Franklin A. Corwin,33 Thomas' attorney, and George McManis,34 one of the judges of the court, participated in the court proceedings. An earlier court record of 1832 recorded that Thomas Hibben granted a mortgage deed. John Chapman was in debt to Thomas in the amount of $699.37. As security, John deeded one hundred acres to Thomas, but continued to farm the land. In addition, Thomas agreed that if John made the three specified mortgage and interest payments on time, "every thing herein contained shall cease and be void."35 It is recorded that Thomas was repaid and on February 20, 1835, John was released from the mortgage deed.36 In this transaction Thomas was creating credit by acting as a banker. Another example of a commercial transaction, for profit, was the sale of Lot #9 of Faulkner's Additionin the Village of Wilmington in April 1834 by Thomas and James Fife, another business partner.37 The Abolitionist Movement Several years before the abolitionist movement was recognized in Clinton County, Thomas declared himself an active opponent of slavery. On July 26, 1836 in the Court of Common Pleas, he filed suit on behalf of the State of Ohio and himself against two men for attempting to take a black person across the Ohio state line. This may have been an overt action to protect a slave caught trying to escape on the Underground Railroad. His declaration against the defendants follows: The State of Ohio, Clinton County, Court of Common Pleas of August Term eighteen hundred and thirty six. Clinton County SS: J. A. Graves and A. T. Dean were summoned to answer Thomas Hibben who sues as well for the State of Ohio as for himself in this behalf of a plea that they render unto the State of Ohio and to the said Thomas Hibben who sues as aforesaid, the sum of one thousand dollars which they owe to and unjustly detain from them. And therefore the said Thomas Hibben by S. Buck his attorney complains for that whereas the defendants to and on the twenty fifth day of July in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty six at Wilmington in the County aforesaid did attempt to remove from the State of Ohio a black person to wit, a Negro by the name of William otherwise Billy, otherwise Bill, ( a black person then in the State of Ohio at the date aforesaid ) without applying to or sufficiently proving or making satisfactory proof before any associate Judge or Justice of the peace within the State, or before any person authorized to take such proof, that said black person was then, or at any time, the property of said defendants, or the property of either of them, or of any persons for whom said defendants, or either of them were or was agents or agent, and without first proving that said defendants or either of them were or was entitled to remove said black person from the State of Ohio contrary to the form of the Statute of Ohio in such case made, provided, whereby and by force of the Statute in such case made and provided: the said defendants forfeited for said offense the sum of one thousand dollars and thereby and by force of the Statute in such case made and provided, an action hath accrued to the said Thomas Hibben, as aforesaid to demand and have of and from the said defendants, although often requested so to do, have not, nor has either of them as yet paid said sum of one thousand dollars above demanded or any part thereof, to the said Thomas Hibben or to any other person or persons authorized to demand the same, but to do this, they the said defendants have altogether heretofore wholly refused and still do refuse, and therefore he brings suit.38 Unfortunately, this suit was settled out of court with the outcome unknown. No doubt it raised the level of public awareness of the slavery issue in Wilmington and probably caused some heated discussions. It certainly was an early event in the antislavery movement. Through very many years the feeling against slavery grew more intense in the region north of the Ohio River, and by 1840 this feeling was almost universal in all civilized countries. In that year, the first "World's Antislavery Convention" was held in London, and James G. Birney, subsequently candidate on the Liberty ticket for President of the United States, was one of the Vice Presidents of the Convention. The agitation extended throughout Clinton County, which lay so close to the slave holder's territory, and lines of the famous Underground Railroad passed through it from South to North. Wagons were made with tops and curtains, the latter buttoning down closely, and in these vehicles people attended the numerous antislavery conventions and carried fugitive slaves away in them whenever occasion offered. An organization was formed known as the "Clinton County Antislavery Society. ". . . He [Abraham Allen] was an earnest and zealous supporter of the Antislavery movement, and his house was one of the numerous stations in the county on the Underground Railroad, over which so many fleeing fugitives passed on their way to freedom and happiness. Among his associates in the work were Jonathan Hadley, Thomas Hibben, Eli McGregor, Thomas Wraith, John Work and many others.39 Among the early workers against slavery in Union township the names of Abram Allen, Jonathan Hadley, Thomas Hibben, Eli McGregor, Thomas Wraith, John Work and many others appear above the rest. It was these men that maintained the "underground railroad" stations and helped the fleeing slaves on their journey north to Canada.40 Ruth And Daughter, Sarah, Die On July 9, 1845, Thomas' second wife, Ruth Gaddis Hibben, died at the age of fifty-two. (Plate 5) Indeed, in the 1840s many Hibbens died prematurely, many from diseases for which there were no cures at that time. In nearby Hillsboro, Thomas' brother, John, lost his wife and 8

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl two daughters to cholera; and his brother, Samuel, also lost two daughters to unknown causes. Then, in September 1850, Thomas' twenty-two year old daughter, Sarah G. Hibben, died.41 (Plate 5) Oh! what a shadow o'er the heart is flung, When peals the requiem of the loved and young." In Wilmington, at the residence of her father, on the 30th of September, about 8 o'clock P. M. the purified spirit of SARAH G. HIBBEN winged it way from earth to that heavenly home prepared for those who love God. Very many are they who can bear testimony to the excellencies of her character and life, therefore eulogies are in vain.42 Brother William's wife, Elizabeth (McManis) Hibben, reported Sarah 's death in a letter to her son. We have had a goodeel of sickness in the country and town. The flux has prevailed to some extent, though not so bad as it was some years ago. There has been several deaths in Wilmington and vicinity. Robert Finleys eldest daughter died of consumption. Sarah Hibben died of flux. There is several persons very low at this time with flux.43 The Singular Marriages By the time Ruth died, George, James, Ethelbert and Thomas, children of Thomas' first marriage, had removed to Indiana. George and James were working together building dry goods and farm supply businesses in Rushville, Indiana. Ethelbert was pursuing a law career in Indianapolis. No records have been found concerning son Thomas. Sarah and Elizabeth were 17 and 13 and were capable of 'keeping house' for their father. However, Thomas went courting again. Elizabeth (McManis) Hibben reported Thomas' marriage and that of daughter, Elizabeth, in the same letter. We live by the day as it were not knowing what a day may bring forth. Of course you would like to hear what is going on in your native place - well I will give you some scraps - perhaps you have heard of the singular marriages. Thomas Hibben he courted a lady in Cincinnati & went down to marry her. She backed out - he made a proposition to her sister - was accepted & married him & so went down to bring one lady for a wife & brought another. You know what a feast that would be for the public a while. Brother Jones courted Eliza [Elizabeth] Hibben - was opposed by her friends - she went to the city [Cincinnati] - left a note for Jones to follow her & they was married in the city & returned hom e to his father's. Her father feels bad about it. Well this matter that has to be investigated by the public. Some say John Jones & his wife are as good as a Thomas Hibben & his wife & their children are good enough for one another.44 A Third Family And The Final Chapter Of Thomas's Life At the age of fifty seven Thomas married thirty seven year old Lydia Cochrain Crain Searl,45 widow of Dr. Franklin Searl, on April 25, 1850.46 She and her two children moved promptly to Wilmington for they are listed in the 1850 Census living with Thomas and his daughters. Daughter, Sarah A. Searl, age seven was recorded as "attending school."47 Lydia's fourteen year old son, Robert W. Searl, was listed as "deaf & dumb."Evidently, he was deaf, but probably not dumb. He had lost his hearing as a result of scarlet fever.48 Lydia and Thomas were blessed with four children, all born in Wilmington, Ohio. Lydia and Thomas' family bible records them as: Stacy Barcroft Hibben; Amelia Barcroft Hibben; Louise Catherine Hibben; and Harry Cobb Hibben49 Little is recorded about Thomas, his family, and his merchant activities during the last seventeen years of his life. It is known that he turned his attention to land speculation in what was then called the western states. On September 28, 1850 an act of Congress granted land to officers and soldiers who had been engaged in military service during the War of 1812. Less than a year later on August 28, 1851, before a justice of the peace, Thomas stated in an affidavit: Thomas Hibben aged fifty seven years, eleven months and thirteen days - a resident of the County of Clinton and state of Ohio -who being sworn according to the law declaring that he is the identical Thomas Hibben who was a volunteer in the company commanded by Captain Thomas Collins in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18th day of June 1812 - That he volunteered (on or about the 1st July 1812) his service as a private soldier to James Madison President of the United States and that he was called into active service on the 27th August 1812 for the term of one year. . .50 He was awarded 160 acres of bounty land in an unknown location. He had no intention of working the land, just in benefiting by appreciation in its resale value. In addition, in 1853 and 1854 Thomas purchased patents for land in Illinois51 and Iowa which had been returned to the U. S. General Land Office. Seventeen patent indentures from the United States to Thomas Hibben were executed in April 1853 for about sixteen hundred acres of land in Iowa County, Iowa.52 The following year Thomas and Lydia granted power of attorney to George W. Roller of Williamsburg, Iowa to act as their agent to sell the land.53 Mr. Roller had come to this county in company with Jerry Boltz, walking from Chicago, as there were no railroad west of that city. After locating in Iowa county he became agent for Thomas Hibben, of Cincinnati [Wilmington], Ohio, who owned sixteen hundred acres of land here which he had taken up with old land warrants that he had purchased. Mr. Roller sold this land to settlers who arrived in the country and the interests intrusted to his care were well managed.54 Over the next two decades parcels were sold or mortgaged. After Thomas' death, Lydia became the sole grantor, selling eighty acres to Jeremiah Boltz in 1870.55During his senior years Thomas and his family were active supporters Union antislavery cause and did so financially during the ensuing Civil War. When the Wilmington volunteers were preparing to march to war, Thomas wrote a letter to the Captain of the Company. Wilmington, O., April 22, 1861. R. B. Harlan, Esq: Dear Sir: Enclosed you will find a check on Clinton County Bank for one hundred dollars, (which will be paid to you in gold). The amount is small, and I therefore wish it to answer a valuable 9

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl purpose. I wish you to retain it for the uses and purposes of such of your Company as may actually need it, and who may meritoriously deserve it, in sickness and in health. Yours respectfully, THOS. HIBBEN.56 And in turn, Captain Harlan delivered the letter and his reply to the county newspaper. For the Republican - Mr. Fisher: On the eve of starting with my Company for the field of strife, I feel impelled to give to the public the following note, just received, and to thank the generous donor thus publicly on behalf of my company. R. B. Harlan.57 Lydia, Amelia (a.k.a. Millie) and her sister, Louise Catherine (a.k.a. Katie), also aided the war effort in their own way. I was 10 years old when the Civil War began. I was a member of "The Little Girls' Society," of Wilmington, Ohio. Our oldest member, Lizzie Work, was our President. She was about 14 years old. I never knew the names of all the members of our society, but Millie Hibben and her sister, Katie. Ida Hale, Annie Little and Luelia Van Tress peep at me from behind memory's curtain. Our mothers were working in "The Ladies' Aid" with the sanitary Commission or Christian Commission. The Red Cross did not reach the United States till after the Civil War closed. One of these ladies always met with us but the one I recall as the leading spirit in this work was Mrs. Thomas Hibben, wife of a Wilmington merchant. We met Saturday afternoons in her parlor. . . We hooked soldiers' mittens with one finger open so the soldiers could use that finger to pull the trigger of their guns. We made hospital shirts, and rolled bandages which I suspect were needed at Camp Dennison, and we scraped lint till I believed we scraped up all the linen sheets and pillow cases our mothers owned. The most spectacular thing we did was to present a beautiful Flag to Capt. Ent which he took with him when he entered the service. We had an old fashioned illumination on Main St. and South St., and a torch light procession and the Flag was presented to Capt. Ent by our President from the balcony of Clinton Hall. This Flag was chosen as the regimental Flag and was given a rousing welcome when it came back all battle-scarred in 1865. . . I have been told that this Flag was preserved in the Capitol at Columbus, Ohio.58 The efforts of the children's aid society were also documented in the History of Clinton County Ohio. About the same time [March 1862] there was a "School-girls' Soldiers' Aid Society," which was very industriously engaged in collecting articles and sending them to the front. Lizzie Work was president of this society, with Louisa Strickle, vice-president, Angie Outcalt, secretary, and Millie Hibben, treasurer.59 A Guardian Is Appointed For Thomas' Minor Children When Thomas died, May 5, 1867, (Plate 5) all of the children of his third marriage were minors. Even though Lydia was capable of caring for their health and welfare, the probate court, acting under the statutes, directed that a male guardian be appointed. J. W. Farren was appointed August 10, 1867, but was succeeded by David Sanders who applied on December 24, 1867. He inventoried the moneys and investments made by Thomas in the names of his children. The sum of over $8,000, mostly in government bonds and interest thereon, as directed by the court, "came into his hands."60 Thereafter and until the children reached the age of majority or the estate was settled, David Sanders paid all the debts incurred by the children using the money placed in his hands and additional moneys derived from the sale of Thomas' real estate. He also petitioned periodically to the court for his fees as guardian. Sanders began to liquidate Thomas' real estate holdings as early as 1869. One tract of Thomas' land was added to the original plat ofWilmington: "Hibben's Heirs Addition, seven lots, Nov. 5, 1869."61 At the direction of the probate court these lots were appraised and the values returned: Lots Nos. 1, 2 & 3, $300 each; Nos. 4, 5 & 6, $250 each; and No. 7, $275. On January 18, 1871 Sanders petitioned the Probate Court to sell additional real estate stating the following reasons: To the Probate Court of the County of Clinton, Ohio Your petitioner, David Sanders, represents that he is the duly appointed and qualified guardian of the estates of Stacy B. Hibben, now of age 19 years, Millie Hibben, now of age of 17 years, Katie Hibben, now of the age of 15 years, and Harry Hibben, now of age of 13 years, all minors and residing with their mother, Lydia Hibben at Wilmington said County. That all of the personal estate belonging to said ward, that ever came to the possession or knowledge of the petitioner, consisted of United States bonds of the value of Eight Thousand dollars; and that petitioner has disposed of said personally to the amount of about $7,000 in the support, maintenance and education of said wards. That, in addition to the real estate heretofore by this Court ordered to be sold, the said minors are possessed of fifty and one fourth feet off of the west side of Lot #44 in the said Village of Wilmington upon which said wards with their said mother reside and in which their said mother has dower assigned as of the rents thereof, of which said real the annual value and rents, after the deduction of said dower, is the sum of $ [left blank, but other documents record rental income of $234 per annum] which has been expended in support of said wards. Petitioner further represents: That the dwelling house upon said premises is unnecessarily large for said ward with their mother that Mrs. Lydia Hibben, the said mother, has another dwelling to which she desires to remove, which is more desirable as a home for her family, that on her removal the said premises (Lot No. 44) will have to be rented out to others, which, in the opinion of petitioner will not be profitable, that he has been offered for said property what it is tho't to reasonably worth, if he has the authority to sell the same. Wherefore petitioner asks for an order of the Court for permission to sell at private sale and invest the proceeds in mortgage securities, and that the said wards and the said Lydia Hibben, may be made parties defendant hereto, and he asks for such other orders and proceedings as may be proper in the premises. A. C. Diboll, att'y for petitioner62 W. H. P. Denny, publisher of the 10

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl Wilmington Journal, was paid $5 to advertise the sale of the Hibben Mansion from March 7, 1872 to April 11, 1872, and for $2.75, Browing & Way, proprietors of the Clinton Republican, ran an advertisement five times.63 This advertisement read: FOR SALE, The property known as the Thomas Hibben Mansion, situated on Main Street, a few doors west of the Court House. The house is large, well finished throughout, with good cellar, and lot extending back to the alley. A part of the house can, at a small expense, be converted into a business room 70 feet deep, and leave for residence some eight or ten rooms. This property will be sold at a low price, and terms will be made easy. D. SANDERS. 64 In a subsequent document Sanders reports that he has sold the property at a private sale for $6,000, "settling to guardian for the said two remaining wards the sum of Three thousand dollars ($3,000) payable one half down and one half in one year, with interest on the deferred payments. Guardian asks confirmation."65 He had erred in the prior document by stating that Stacy was still a minor, and Millie (Amelia) attained the age of majority before the sale was finalized. It is assumed that the other half of the purchase price, $3,000, was paid to Stacy and Millie. Regarding her dower share of the proceeds, Lydia wrote: D. Sanders, Pay Millie Hibben all my share in the funds realized from the sale of the 'Home place' except what is required to pay for one fourth of the new house near the school building. L. C. Hibben Wilmington, O. Dec. 30/7266 Stacy, Millie And Katie Marry Stacy and Millie moved from Wilmington. "MARRIED. On the 11th of October[1870], in Albion, N.Y. by Rev. Francis Gilead, Mr. S. B. Hibben of Wilmington, Ohio, and Miss Libbie English, of Albion, N.Y."67 Millie accompanied Stacy and Libbie to Albion. But, both had to remain in communication as they were required by Sanders to pay their quarter shares of taxes and maintenance expenses on the remaining unsold properties. On July 5th, 1872, Millie sent a draft for $465 from Albion, payable to David Sanders. Stacy sent the identical amount to Sanders. Kate married at the age of 17 while still under court guardianship. Lydia, her mother, wrote: "To the Probate Judge of Clinton County, Ohio, I hereby certify that I give my consent as mother of Louisa K. Hibben, that she may marry David L. White. Witness my hand this 29th day of October A.D. 1872. Lydia Hibben."68 And, the newspaper reported: "Mr. Stacy B. Hibben, son of the late Thomas Hibben, dec'd, and a resident of Albion, New York, is on a visit to his friends in this place."69 Of course, he had returned to Wilmington for the wedding of his sister. Less than two years later on June 4, 1874, Millie, age 21, married Robert I. Curry.70 The 1870 Census recorded Lydia Hibben and her four children living in household #26. Boarding in household #27 were Robert W. Searl, age 35, Lydia's son, and Robert I. Curry, age 23, a store clerk.71 Robert Curry most likely was studying law, for subsequent documents record him as an attorney. He not only married Millie, he was appointed guardian of her brother, Harry, to settle Thomas' estate. Millie's obituary stated that she moved to Connersville, Indiana after her marriage. Thomas ' Estate Is Finally Settled Another five years passed after the sale of the Hibben Mansion before Thomas's estate was settled. Even though only Harry remained under the financial guardianship of David Sanders, Thomas' estate must have been diminished by other annual maintenance and legal fees. In addition to Sanders, A. C. Diboll, the administrator of Thomas's Estate, most likely was billing for services rendered. (It is interesting to note that Diboll also was Sander's attorney). It is likely that the four children of Thomas' prior marriages, George Hibben, James S. Hibben, Ethelbert C. Hibben and Eliza Hibben Jones Mauzy wanted the estate settled in order to receive a share of the funds. Why Lydia and her attorney delayed the settlement may never be known. The latter may have argued that they were protecting the welfare of the widow and wards, but certainly the delay was a financial benefit to him. Ultimately, the delay caused a major rift between the older and younger heirs and resulted in suits and counter suits filed by the two parties. The final settlement at the end of June, 1877, required that Diboll, the administrator, dismiss the case he had filed in the Supreme Court of Ohio. So, the dispute which probably began in the Probate Court of Clinton County had proceeded through the appellate courts to the Supreme Court. The settlement and final accounting resulted because of a compromise best described by the statement to the court by Ethelbert C. Hibben's widow. And said Gertrude R. Hibben now shows to the Court the proof advanced that said Ethelbert C. Hibben died intestate in the year AD 1876 and left surviving him as his only heirs at law her the said Gertrude his widow and the said Julia his only child and said Gertrude R. Hibben for herself and as Guardian aforesaid Julia A. Hibben files her certain petition herein by which and the proof advanced in support of the same she shows to the Court that said Ethelbert C. Hibben was the heir of Thomas Hibben who died some ten years ago in the County of Clinton and State of Ohio having a personal Estate to be administer upon of the value of $24,000 that the said Thomas Hibben left surviving him a widow and eight children four of whom viz., George Hibben, James S. Hibben Mrs. E. A. Mauzy and said decedent Ethelbert C. Hibben were children by a former marriage and the other four of said eight children by the last marriage of said Thomas Hibben dec'd. That his estate is as yet pending in the proper Court in said State of Ohio and as yet is not fully settled by reason of pending litigation between said elder and younger sets of children as to their rights & interests in said estate that such litigation has been pending some time and has involved the outlay of a large sum of money in payment of costs and attorneys fees which sums by order of said Court have been paid out of the moneys of said Estate by the Admr. thereof: She further shows that said litigation is now pending in an Appellate Court in said State of Ohio and that in order to effect a compromise and save further 11

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl expense and trouble in the matter and allow said Estate to be finally closed, the younger set of heirs have offered to acquit the sum of $500 each and payment of their attorneys fees said sums to be paid them by the Admr. of said Estate out of the assets thereof in his hands and which together with what has already been paid them out of said Estate by said Admr. They agree to receive in lieu of all their interest in said estate of Thomas Hibben dec'd and in satisfaction of their claims set up in said litigation and upon payment of which said suits will be dismissed and the remainder of said Estate divided among said four older children above mentioned or their legal representatives that the three of said elder children who are now living have considered said offer of compromise and in view of all the circumstances regard the same as in the interests of all parties concerned and are willing to accept the same and said petitioner Gertrude R. Hibben in her own right as widow and on behalf of said Julia Hibben as her legal Guardian they being the sole heirs at law of said Ethelbert C. Hibben deceased and subrogated to his legal rights now pray the court for authority to enter into the compromise aforesaid and in conjunction with said three elder heirs to execute whatever consent or other writing may be necessary to carry into legal effect the compromise referred to . . .72 The settlement provided that, after payment of the attorney fees and court costs, the four older children receive $2,257.37 each, relatively small sums in consideration of the magnitude of the estate at the time of Thomas' death. Lydia And Millie Move To Connersville, Fayette County, Ohio The dispute probably did not permanently split the family as they then lived in close proximity. Millie and Robert Curry removed to Connersville, Indiana where George Hibben was living with his third wife, Helen Heron, at her family farm, Glen Heron. George and James S. Hibben were well known merchants in nearby Rushville, Indiana. Also, Gertrude R. Robinson, met and married Ethelbert in Rushville, and Eliza Hibben Jones (Plate 11) married Abram Gooding Mauzy and was living there as well. Robert Curry became a well known attorney and at one time was the cashier of the Citizens' Bank of Connorsville.73 Near the end of her life, Lydia moved to Connersville where she died on October 29, 1885. (Plate 5) Died at the home of her son-inlaw, R. I. Curry, near Connersville, Indiana, Friday, October 30, 1885, of cancer. Deceased was the widow of Thomas Hibben, one of the pioneer merchants of Wilmington, who died a number of years ago. Her maiden name was Crane and she was born at Middletown, Ohio, seventy-one years ago. Her first husband's name was Searles, after whose death she married Mr. Hibben to whom were born four children, all of whom are now living.74 Just a few years later Millie died after a laparotomy on Feb. 10, 1891.75 The remains of Mrs. Robert I. Curry, of Connorsville, Ind., nee Miss Millie Hibben, were brought to Wilmington and interred in Sugar Grove Cemetery this afternoon. The body was accompanied by Mr. Curry, U. S. Treasurer J. Nelson Huston, Joe E. Huston and J. S. Fearis, of Connorsville, and H. C. Kimbrough of Muncie, Ind. Deceased was the daughter of the late Thomas Hibben of Wilmington, a widely known and wealthy worker on the underground railroad in the olden times.76 Robert Curry removed to Denver and was associated with the firm of Stewart & Murray, Attorneys. He died in August 1931 in San Francisco, California.77 Postscript: Notes About Stacy, Kate And Harry As noted above, after their marriage, Stacy and Libbie moved to Albion, Orleans County, New York. In 1875 they were living with Libbie's widowed mother and her brother, William H. English. Stacy was employed as a clerk.78 Stacy, Libbie and William most likely moved to Flagstaff, Arizona and then on to Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles city directory of 1890 recorded that William was the vice president and Stacy the secretary of the Arizona Sandstone Company. Stacy was also listed as a stone contractor working for H. Clement & Company. Libbie and Stacy had a daughter, Ester S. Hibben, born May 2, 1888 in California.79 Internment records of the Mount Albion Cemetery in Albion, New York state Libbie died October 18, 1890 in Los Angeles, California.80 It is believed that Stacy remarried because the following 1896 newspaper article, found in the Hibben family folder at the Clinton County Historical Society, refers to a Mrs. Hibben whose mother lived in Indiana. Libbie's mother died in 1881 in New York. Also, an Associated Press article refers to a niece who was not the daughter of Libbie's or Stacy's siblings. The Chicago Chronicle of April 18 tells of the wandering away from his hotel in a demented condition of Stace B. Hibben, a native of Wilmington, who grew into manhood here, but of late has been a resident of California. He left his wife in a room, went out to get shaved and failed to return. Mrs. Hibben notified the police and a day later he was found wandering about the streets with his mind apparently gone, temporarily at least. He had been afflicted this way before, but after a season of treatment was supposed to be cured. Mr. Hibben is now President of the Arizona Sandstone Company, of Santa Anna, Cal. After his incarceration by the Chicago police his wife said she would go to her mother's home and in a few days write to the officers what disposition to make of the afflicted man.81 Articles reprinted in Reno, Nevada and Salt Lake, Utah newspapers provide more details. HIBBEN FOUND. -- California Man is in Jail at Chicago. Chicago, April 18; S. B. Hibben, manager of the Arizona Sandstone company of Santa Ana Cal., who so mysteriously disappeared here Thursday afternoon a few hours after his arrival in this city has been found. It seems that after leaving the hotel he wandered around the city until 2 o'clock Friday morning. At that hour he was stopped by a policeman who thought the man acted in a strange manner. The man asked the policeman the way to the lake. The officer being afraid the stranger contemplated suicide, locked him up. In the morning Hibben was arraigned before Justice Richardson on a charge of disorderly conduct. A $10 fine was 12

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl imposed on him. As the fine was not paid, Hibben was sent to the Bridewell to work out the fine. Last night Superintendent Crawford looked over the list of the days prisoners. He saw the name S. B. Hibben and he at once recognized it from the newspaper accounts. He visited the prisoner and saw the description corresponded with that of the missing Hibben and then sent a telephone message to Captain Koch who communicated with Lieutenant Thomas and Inspector Fitzpatrick, the whole finally resulting in the notification of Mrs. Hibben that her husband was a prisoner at the Bridewell. Previous to the arrest and arraignment every patrolman in the city had read the message sent out by Inspector Fitzpatrick concerning the disappearance of S. B. Hibben. The newspapers contained the announcement of the man's disappearance. Railroad men, policemen and newspaper men were hunting for the missing man, but there was not a trace of him to be found. Shortly before arriving in Chicago, Hibben had submitted to an operation for catarrh in San Francisco and the operation had left dementia and to cure this the family had come to this city for consultation with medical men. Hibben will be released this morning. . . 82 Left Him To His Fate. Chicago, April 18,-Without making any efforts to get her husband out of Bridewell, Mrs. S. B. Hibben, of Los Angeles, California, left for her mother's home in Lebanon, Ind. Hibben Is Released. Chicago, April 20,-S. H. [B.] Hibben, of California, President of the Arizona Sandstone Company, was released from Bridewell Saturday afternoon by order of Mayor Swift. Hibben was taken in charge by Mrs. Hofheimer, his niece, a resident of Chicago. She denied that Mrs. Hibben left her husband when she found he was in Bridewell.83 Subsequently, Stacy was committed to the Northern Illinois Hospital for the Insane. He died there on May 12, 1898. His remains were buried in the Mount Albion Cemetery on June 2, 1898. Daughter, Esther, at the age of twelve, was recorded in the 1900 Census84 living with Harry Cobb Hibben's family.She most likely was raised by Harry after the death of her mother and commitment of her father. She graduated from Flagstaff high school in 1903 in the same class as Harry's son, Dennis. Parents beamed and cameras snapped as the President [Theodore Roosevelt] presented diplomas to Flagstaff High School graduates: four girls, Helen Merritt, Esther Hibben, Edna Vail and Amelia Jacoby, and one boy, Denny Hibben.85 Ester married (unknown) Hett and died February 12, 1982, in Los Angeles, California.86 No additional information has been found about Katie Hibben and David L. White. Information about Harry Cobb Hibben, his family and descendants are documented in Chapter VI, Generations 4.5 and 5.5. 2 Clinton Republican, [Note 1], Obituary, Thursday, May 9, 1867; Thomas Hibben Family Bible Record, "Thomas Hibben departed this life Sunday May 5th 1867 5 oc 15m PM, aged 74 years 6 months and twenty three days Clinton County Ohio, 1982, 1982, (By and for the Clinton Co. Historical Society), pages 256-57. 3 Family Tree Chart drawn ca. 1922 by Samuel Entriken5 Hibben (George4, Thomas3, Thomas2, John1) born 1870; Thomas Hibben Family Bible Record, "George Hibben son of Thomas and Nancy Hibben was born December 16th A D 1818. 7 Clinton County Ohio, 1982, 1982, (By and for the Clinton Co. Historical Society), pages 256-57. 6 Jack Larkin, The Reshaping of Everyday Life, 1790-1840, 1988, New York, New York, (Harper & Row, Publishers), pages 193-94. 5 Joyce H. Pinkerton, Marriage Records of Clinton County, Ohio, 1810-1900, Wilmington, Ohio, (Clinton County Genealogical Society), volume 2, page 29. 8 History of Clinton County Ohio, 1882, Chicago, (W. H. Beers & Co.), page 307. THOMAS HIBBEN LINE - 232 75 William Morris, editor, The American Heritage Dictionary Of The English Language, Boston, Massachusetts, 74 Clinton Republican, [Note 42], obituary, November 5, 1885; Thomas Hibben Family Bible Record, "Lydia Crain Hibben wife of Thomas Hibben died at Connersville Ind. Oct. 29th 1885." 73 News-Examiner, Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, February 13, 1891. 72 Clinton County, Ohio Court House Records, Testamentary Journal, volume 9, pages 468-479. 71 US Census 1870, M593-1182, page 603, line 26, Wilmington, Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio. 70 Marriage Records Clinton County, Ohio, [Note 68] book 4, page 290, #4; Thomas Hibben Family Bible Record, "Robt. I. Curry to Amelia B. Hibben June 4th 1874 at Wilmington Ohio." 69 Wilmington Journal, [Note 64], "Matters About Town," October 31, 1872. 68 Marriage Records Clinton County, Ohio, book 4, page 182, #66; Marriage Certificate and attached 13

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl note. 67 Clinton Republican, [Note 1], "Hymeneal," October 19, 1871; Thomas Hibben Family Bible Record, "At the residence of the bride's parents in Albion, N. Y. by the Rev. [Gilead], Mr. Stace Barcroft Hibben of Wilmington Ohio, to Miss Libbie English, on the 11th day of October, A. D. 1870." 66 Ibid., note in guardian's records. 65 Probate Court, Clinton County, Ohio, letter to court. 64 Wilmington Journal, Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, "New Advertisements," March 7, 1872. 63 Receipts for services paid by David Sanders, June 12, 1872 and October 21, 1872. 62 Probate Court, Clinton County, Ohio, January 18, 1871, Petition to "Sell Lands, Etc." 61 History of Clinton County, Ohio, 1882, [Note 8] page 514. 60 Probate Court, Clinton County, Ohio, Applications for Appointment of Guardian. 59 Brown, History Clinton County Ohio, 1915, [Note 12], page 106. 58 Letter to the Editor, National Tribune, "From Memory's Curtain," unknown date, original in possession of Annette Hibben6 Fitzgerald (Stacy Barcroft5, Harry Cobb4, Thomas3, Thomas2, John1). 57 Ibid. 56 Clinton Republican, [Note 1], April 26, 1861. 55 Iowa County, Iowa Court House Record of Deeds and Mortgages, volume 20, page 508. 54 History of Iowa County Iowa and its People, James C. Dinwiddie, 1915, Chicago, The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, volume 1, page 306. 53 Ibid., volume 14, page 237. 52 Iowa County, Iowa Court House Record of Deeds and Mortgages, volume 20, starting page 190. 51 Illinois Public Land Tract Sales, <http://www2.sos.state.il.us/cgi-bin/land>; Township 15, Range 1, District of Galena, Illinois, patent number 3940, 80 acres and patent number 47706, 40 acres. 50 Warrant Number 116,783, September 4, 1851, attached affidavit attested by Amos L. Sewell, justice of the Peace. 49 Clinton County, Ohio Probate Court Record, December 24, 1867; Thomas Hibben Family Bible Record, "Stacy Barcroft Hibben son of Thomas and Lydia Hibben was born February 6th A D 1851;" "Amelia Barcroft Hibben daughter of Thomas and Lydia Hibben was born February 9th A D 1853;" "Louise Catherine Hibben daughter of Thomas and Lydia Hibben was born January 24, 1855;" Harry Hibben son of Thomas and Lydia Hibben was born March 20th A D 1858." 48 Twenty-third Annual Report - Trustees and Superintendent Deaf and Dumb Asylum, [Columbus] State of Ohio for the year 1849, S. Medary, Printer, Columbus: Report printed in the Ohio Genealogical Society Quarterly Volume 48, Number 2, page 75. "Catalogue of Pupils, Name of Male - Robert M. Searl, Residence Hamilton County, Cause of Deafness - Scarlet Fever." 47 US Census 1850, M432-668, page 352, household #478, Wilmington, Clinton Co., Ohio. 46 Marriage Certificate, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. 45 Thomas Hibben Family Bible Record, "Thomas Hibben to Mrs. Lydia C. Searls at the residence of Rev. Wilson on the 10th day of April in the Year of our Lord One thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty." 44 Ibid., [Note 14], about 1851. 86 California Death Records, 1940-1997, electronic, <http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi>; "b. 2 May 1888 CA, d. 12 February 1982 Los Angeles, CA, mother's maiden name - English, father - Hibben." 85 Platt Cline , Mountain Town, Flagstaff's First Century, 1994, Flagstaff, Arizona, (Northland Publishing), page 110. 84 US Census 1900, T623-45, enumeration 14, sheet 4, line 68, Flagstaff Town, Coconino County, Arizona. 83 Weekly Gazette Stockman, Reno, Nevada, April 23, 1896. 14

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl 82 Salt Lake Herald, Salt Lake, Utah, April 19, 1896. 81 Newspaper, unknown , Clinton County, Ohio, date unknown . 80 Cemetery Records, Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans County, New York. 79 Esther5 Hibben (Stacy Barcroft4, Thomas3, Thomas2, John1) born May 1888 in California. 78 New York Census 1875, 2-village, Albion, Orleans County, New York. 77 News-Examiner, [Note 73], obituary, August 3, 1931. 76 Clinton Republican, [Note 1], February 13, 1891; Thomas Hibben Family Bible Record, "Amelia B. Hibben, wife of Robt. I. Curry died at Cincinnati, O. Tuesday February 11th 1891, buried at Wilmington Ohio, Friday February 13th 1891. Aged 38 years and 1 day." Children from this marriage were: i. Stacey Barcroft Hibben was born on 6 Feb 1851 in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio and died on 12 May 1898 in Elgin, Kane, Illinois at age 47. Stacey married Libbie English on 11 Oct 1871. ii. Amelia Hibben was born on 9 Feb 1853 in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio and died on 10 Feb 1891 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio at age 38. iii. Louisa Catharine Hibben was born on 24 Jan 1855 in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio and died on 30 Oct 1872 in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio at age 17. iv. Henry Cobb Hibben was born on 20 Mar 1858 in Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio and died on 28 Feb 1932 in Gallup, McKinley, NM at age 73. 6. John Adams Graves, son of John Graves and Hannah Crane, was born on 1 Sep 1800 in East Guilford, Conneticut, died on 6 Sep 1837 in Louisa, Iowa at age 37, and was buried in Mallory Cemetary, Toolesboro, Louisa Co, IA. John married Amelia Day Bailey on 5 Dec 1825 in Durham, Middlesex, Ct. Children from this marriage were: i. Francis Amelia Graves was born on 9 Jun 1827 in Durham, Middlesex, Ct and died on 19 Jan 1917 in California at age 89. Francis married Samuel Sala. ii. Henry Sherman Graves was born on 4 Feb 1829 in Durham, Middlesex, Ct and died on 3 Jun 1888 at age 59. Henry married Mary Terstegge on 13 Jan 1862. iii. John Morris Graves was born on 15 Jan 1831 and died on 21 Oct 1901 at age 70. John married Matilda Whitney. John next married Alletha Anna Witt on 4 Oct 1861. iv. George William Graves was born on 13 Nov 1835 in Ohio and died on 15 Feb 1879 at age 43. George married Sarah Ellen Fairbanks in Jun 1856. 3 v. Ann Eliza Graves. Ann married Robert W. Searl, son of Franklin Searl and Lydia Cochrain Crane, on 3 Sep 1857 in Louisa, Iowa. 7. Amelia Day Bailey, daughter of Jabez Bailey and Lucretia Day Savage, was born on 10 Dec 1810 in Durham, Middlesex, Ct and died on 31 Jan 1888 in Iowa at age 77. General Notes: Amelia also raised an orphan, Ellen Fairbanks who married George Graves Noted events in her life were: â&#x20AC;˘ She appeared on the US Federal census 7 Sep 1850 living in Jefferson, Louisa, Iowa. Amelia, 39 is living with 2nd husband Riley Mallory, 42, his children, Willard & Lorenzo, her children, Henry, 21, George, 14, Ann, E,12, their children Fanny, 8 and Lydia 6 months Mallory. Riley is a farmer. Amelia married John Adams Graves on 5 Dec 1825 in Durham, Middlesex, Ct. Amelia next married Urial Norton Mallory, son of Asa Mallory and Fanny Norton, on 19 Jul 1838 in Louisa, Iowa. Children from this marriage were: i. Fannie Jane Mallory was born on 30 Aug 1840 in Louisa, Iowa. Fannie married Asher Sillick, son of Milton Sillick and Deborah Cooke, on 15 Feb 1857 in Toolesboro, Louisa, Iowa. ii. Lydia Gillmore Mallory was born in Dec 1849 in Louisa, Iowa. iii. Charles Riley Mallory was born in 1850 in Louisa, Iowa. iv. Lucretia Mcmanus Mallory was born in Feb 1851 in Louisa, Iowa. v. Urial Mallory was born about 1858 in Louisa, Iowa. Amelia next married William Woods about 1862. The child from this marriage was: i. George Woods was born in 1871 in Iowa. 15

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl Fourth Generation (Great-Grandparents) 8. Elisha Searl, son of Reuben L. Searl and Mercy Allis, was born on 23 Feb 1779 in Wells, Rutland VT, died on 3 Nov 1840 in Louisa, Iowa at age 61, and was buried in Louisa, Iowa. Noted events in his life were: • He appeared on the US Federal census 1800 living in Middletown, Steuben, New York. Transcribed as Eluha Land. Only 2 members in household, 1 male, 1 female, both aged 16-25. Elisha and Sarah. Other Searl families members in Middletown in 1800, father Reuben, and brother Timothy. • In March of 1803 Elisha Searl was licensed to Keepa public Inn or Taverns in Middletown for the sum of $5.00. BY John Knox, Reuben Searl, Abel White • He was elected as Town Clerk in 1805 in Addison, Steuben, New York. • " The first meeting of Painted Post Lodge Number 203 was held July 14 1808, and the records stte that officers were installed agreeable to the constitution. There were: John Knox, master; Benjamin Patterson, senior warden; Solomon Cambell Sr, junior warde • He was elected as Town Clerk in 1810 in Addison, Steuben, New York. • He appeared on the US Federal census 1810 living in Addison, Steuben, New York. 7 family members in household. 3 males, 2 under 10, (Franklin and &) 1 26-44, (Elisha) 4 females, 3 under 10( Grace, Asenath & Eleanor) 1 16-25(Sarah) Other Searl family's living in Addison,Steuben, NY 1810, Calvin, Lem,(probably Lemeul, uncle) Nathaniel, (brother) Reuben(father) Timothy(brother). • Membership: Golden Rule Lodge No 31 of Fairfield, Greene County Ohio (Masonic History), 1816, Fairfield, Greene, Ohio. Brother Henry Brush, Grand Master, by order of the Grand Lodge at its Annual Meeting held at Chillicothe, January 1, 1816 issued a despensation dated January 3, 1816 for a new lodge to be established in Faifield, Greene County, with Brothers Aaron Cassad, as W.M.;Elisha Sear, S.W. and Smith Dunn, J.W. In 1817 the lodge was represented in Grand Lodge by its Worshipful Master Brother Cassad, who was appointed Grand Senior Deacon at the Grand Communication. The charter of Golden Rule Lodge No. 31 was signed by the Grand Master, M. W. Brother Henry Brush and dated January 8 1817. Additional charter members were Brothers Timothy Sean(probably Searl) uriah Forquar, John Cox, John Cassad, and Gunion Dunn. The Lodge was loyally represented in Grand Lodge continuously until 1825. The Grand Lodge record states that is "ceased working in 1833" . The number is yet vacant. • He appeared on the US Federal census 1820 living in Fairfield, Greene, Ohio. 12 members in household. 7 males, 2 under 10(Jarvis & William) 1 10-14(Franklin) 2 16-26 (?) 1 26-45(Elisha) 1 45+(most likely his father Reuben) 5 females, 1 under 10(Alvira) 2 10-16(Jemima & Eleanor) 1 16-26,(Asenath) 1 26-45(wife Sarah). Other Searl family memebers living in Greene County in 1820, Brown, David and Timothy Searl all living in Bath, Greene, Ohio. • He appeared on the US Federal census 1830 living in Fairfield, Greene, Ohio. 14 family memebers in household. Males(10), 2 10-15,(sons William & Jarvis) 1 15-20, 6 20-30,(Franklin +5others) 1 50-60,(Elisha) Females(4) 1 5-10(Loretta) 1 15-20,(Alvira) 1, 20-30,(Jemima) 1, 40-50(Sarah). Considering the number of males 20-30, they most likely had farm help living with them. • He appeared on the US Federal census 1840 living in Louisa, Iowa Territory. Elisha's(transcribed Elesha) family was one of 353 familys in Louisa County, 1840. In their household was 1 male 60-70(Elisha) one female 50-60(Sarah) 2 males 20-30, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 5-10, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 5-10. 8 total in household. Elisha married Sarah Bugher on 16 Jul 1800 in Middletown, Steuben, New York. Children from this marriage were: i. Grace Burhger Searl was born on 24 Apr 1802 in Addison, Steuben, New York and died on 26 Aug 1826 at age 24. ii. Asenath Searl was born on 16 Feb 1804 in Steuben, NY and died in Oct 1856 in Toolesboro, Louisa, Iowa at age 52. Asenath married John Hale on 28 Dec 1824 in Fairfield, Greene, Ohio. 16

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Eleanor J. Searl was born on 18 Oct 1807 in New York, died after Jun 1860 in Iowa, and was buried in Mallory Cemetary, Toolesboro, Louisa Co, IA. Eleanor married Leonard Rush on 16 Mar 1829 in Bath, Greene, Ohio. Franklin Searl. Franklin married Lydia Cochrain Crane on 31 Dec 1830 in Butler, Ohio. Jemima Searl was born in 1810 in New York and died in 1870 in Louisa, Iowa at age 60. Jemima married Henry Demott, son of Abraham Demott and Johanna Banta, on 23 Jun 1833. Jemima next married John Brown after 1840. Jemima next married James Littleton on 16 Apr 1855 in Louisa, Iowa. Alvira Searl was born in 1812 and died in 1840 in probably Louisa, Iowa at age 28. Alvira married Peter Demott, son of Abraham Demott and Johanna Banta, on 31 Oct 1831. William H. Searl was born on 22 Jun 1815 and died in 1846 at age 31. Jarvis Kibby Searl was born on 2 Jun 1818 in Bath, Greene, Ohio and died on 11 Dec 1892 in Wautoma, Wisconsin at age 74. Jarvis married Leah Kline on 2 Aug 1842 in Mercer County, Ill. Loretta Jane Searl was born on 20 Mar 1821 in Ohio, died on 20 Apr 1908 in Muscatine, Muscatine, Iowa at age 87, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Iowa. Loretta married Proctor Pierce Trask, son of Edward Trask and Roxanna Noble, on 10 Sep 1846 in Louisa, Iowa. Robert Searl was born on 6 Mar 1824 and died on 6 Sep 1824. Angeline Searl was born on 26 Jun 1826 and died on 17 Aug 1827 at age 1.

9. Sarah Bugher was born on 5 Jan 1784 in Pennsylvania, died after Sep 1850 in Louisa, Iowa, and was buried in Harrison Cemetary, Louisa, Iowa. Noted events in her life were: â&#x20AC;˘ She appeared on the US Federal census 9 Sep 1850 living in Jefferson, Louisa, Iowa. Sarah, 62, is living with her daugher Loretta Trask and family. Neice Sarah DeMott is also living with them. Sarah married Elisha Searl on 16 Jul 1800 in Middletown, Steuben, New York. 12. John Graves, son of John Graves and Elizabeth Graves, was born on 16 Oct 1761 and died on 28 Apr 1819 at age 57. John married Hannah Crane in Jun 1787. Children from this marriage were: i. Henry Crane Graves was born on 4 Jun 1788. ii. Elizabeth Amelia Graves was born on 17 Feb 1791. iii. Nancy Miriam Graves was born on 10 Sep 1793. iv. Sherman Graves was born on 20 Sep 1795. Sherman married Anna Griswold. v. Rebecca Graves was born on 4 Mar 1798. 6 vi. John Adams Graves. John married Amelia Day Bailey, daughter of Jabez Bailey and Lucretia Day Savage, on 5 Dec 1825 in Durham, Middlesex, Ct. 13. Hannah Crane, daughter of Daniel Crane and Elizabeth Isbell, was born on 13 Oct 1763 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT and died on 16 Jan 1852 at age 88. Hannah married John Graves in Jun 1787. 14. Jabez Bailey was born about 1788 in Connecticut and died on 21 Jun 1842 in Durham, Middlesex, Ct about age 54. Research Notes: In 1830 and 1840 census, recorded as Jabez Bailey, JR- assuming his father is Jabez Bailey, SR. Most likely there are more children than the 5 recorded in the Durham Vital Records and Ricker Compilation. In 1820 there were 4 children under 10. (2F2M) Ameila, 10, Henry, 8, Daniel 3 & Jula, newborn. A male 16-25 was living with the family, not likely to be a child of Jabez and Lucretias. There are no children listed born after 1820 in Durhm Vital's, but in 1830 there are 3 children under 10(2F1M) **Strong probabilty son listed as 0-5 is Leonard Bailey B 1829. **Strong probabilty daughter listed as 5-10, is Lydia J. ( married Worthington Scranton March 10 1845), died June 8 1849 age 23.(born abt 1826) Lydia is buried in Jabez Bailey family plot. Two other possibilities for daughters are Lucretia b abt 1820 &r Mary born abt 1825, both living with Lucretia in 1850, but not listed as daughters. Also living with them is Leonard. In 1830 2 males 15-20, Henry, 18, & ?. Daniel would be 13. There is no confirmed census records of Daniel as 17

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl an adult. 1840 Census, 1 Female 10-15, (possibly Lydia or Mary) 1 Male 15-20,(possibly Justus?) 2 males 10-15,(probaby Leonard & ?) one male 5-10? In 1850 a Justus Bailey, married to Eunice Lynn, is living with Henry W and family. Also buried in Jabez Bailey family plot are E.B. wife of Francis Hubbard, and Stephen Bailey b. Mar 10 1816, d Dec 27 1894 and Mary S. Bailey, his wife d Mar 9 1870, age 47. Other Baileys in Durham, Bartholomew, b abt 1789, could be brother to Jabez. Jeremiah, b abt 1792 could also be brother to Jabez. John Bailey b abt 1815 married Ursula Scranton, sister of Worthington Scranton, Julias husband. John is probably son of Jeremiah Bailey. Other Children possibilites- Lucretia b 1820-21 Justus b abt 1824 Mary b abt 1825 Lydia b abt 1826 d 1849 Leonard b 1829 d 1901 Noted events in his life were: • He appeared on the US Federal census 1820 living in Durham, Middlesex, Ct. 8 people are living in the household. 2 males under 10, (Henry & Daniel) 1 male 16-25(?) 1 Male 26-44,(Jabez) 2 females under 10, (Amelia & Julia) 2 Females 26-44(Lucretia & ?). 2 people in the household are in manufacture. • He appeared on the US Federal census 1830 living in Durham, Middlesex, Ct. 9 family members, adults ages off, but most likely correct family. 1 male listed as 30-40, 1 female 30-40, Jabez and Lucretia would be early 40's. Children, 2 males 15-20, 1, 10-15, 1 under 10. 1 female 10-15, 1 female 5-10. 1 under 5. Listed as Jabez Bailey, JR • He appeared on the US Federal census 1840 living in Durham, Middlesex, Ct. 7 family members, 1 male 5060, Jabez would be 52, 1 female 50-60, Lucretia, would be 51. 1 male 15-20, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 5-10, 1 femal 10-15. Jabez married Lucretia Day Savage. Children from this marriage were: 7 i. Amelia Day Bailey. Amelia married John Adams Graves, son of John Graves and Hannah Crane, on 5 Dec 1825 in Durham, Middlesex, Ct. Amelia next married Urial Norton Mallory, son of Asa Mallory and Fanny Norton, on 19 Jul 1838 in Louisa, Iowa. Amelia next married William Woods about 1862. ii. Henry W. Bailey was born on 20 Dec 1812 in Durham, Middlesex, Ct. Henry married Mary Parsons on 12 Aug 1837 in Durham, Middlesex, Ct. iii. Julia E. Bailey was born on 27 Nov 1814 in Durham, Middlesex, Ct and died on 23 Aug 1815 in Durham, Middlesex, Ct. iv. Daniel J. Bailey was born on 10 Jun 1817 in Durham, Middlesex, Ct. v. Julia A. Bailey was born on 18 Nov 1820 in Durham, Middlesex, Ct. 15. Lucretia Day Savage was born about 1789 in Connecticut and died on 4 Nov 1868 in Durham, Middlesex, Ct about age 79. General Notes: alt death date Nov 6 1868, recorded in The Ricker Compilation p 652 Research Notes: searced 1850 census, most likely Lucretia is recorded as Sally(Lolly) Barley, age correct at 61, children living with her Lucretia, 30, Mary 25, Leonard, 22.

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl Noted events in her life were: â&#x20AC;˘ She appeared on the US Federal census 7 Jul 1860 living in Durham, Middlesex, Ct. Lucreatia,70, is living with her son Henry,47 and his family, wife Mary, 45, children Mary,16, Elizabeth12 and Fannie, 1. Living with the family is Polly Savage, 66, most likely Lucreatias sister and Harry Camp, who is a shoemaker. Lucretia married Jabez Bailey.

Fifth Generation (Great Great-Grandparents) 16. Reuben L. Searl, son of John Searl and Margaret Cook, was born on 17 Jan 1747 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct and died on 31 Jul 1823 in Fairfield, Greene, Ohio at age 76. Another name for Reuben was Ruben Searls. Birth Notes: Vital Records of Bolton, Ct has listed 1746: Rubin Searls Son of John Searls & Margrett his wife was borne Janewary 17th AD 1746/47 General Notes: Note: Revolutionary War veteran. In 1776 He enlisted in Timothy Bedell's New Hampshire Revolutionary War regiment. Reuben is listed in "The Official Roster of the Soldiers of the American Revolution Buried in the State of Ohio". This source states that the name was taken from SAR 1917 Year Book. Located correctly in Highland County, OH. Note: SEARL, Reuben, a Revolutionary War soldier; born New England of Swedish ancestry; moved to western New York, then Ohio; may have died in Greene County, Ohio. Grandfather of Judge F. C. Searl. Note: "Addison, originally a part of the old town of Painted Post, was organized as Middletown at the time of the organization of Steuben county in March, 1796. The name was changed to Addison, in honor of Joseph Addison, the English author, on April 6, Note: 1808. The early settlers called it also "Tuscarora". It is an interior town, situated southeast of the centre of the county, and lies upon both sides of the Canisteo river. It is bounded north by Thurston and a part of Campbell, east by Erwin, south by Tuscarora and west by Rathbone. "The first settlement was made by SAMUEL RICE in 1791. Mr. Rice was born about fifteen miles from the city of New Haven, Conn., and when but fifteen years of age entered the war of the revolution and served about six months. From Connecticut he moved to the state of New Hampshire, thence to Chenango county in this state. His settlement in Addison was made a short distance up Tuscarora creek, near the Wombough mills, where he built the first house erected by a white man in this town. He Note: married LUCRETIA MARTIN. Their son, STEPHEN RICE, born April 5, 1791, was the first white child born in the town. Mr. Rice moved with his family to Troupsburgh in 1805, of which town also they were the pioneers. Of those who soon followed Mr. Rice in the settlement of Addison were REUBEN AND LEMUEL SEARLES, OLIVER MILLER, GEORGE GOODHUE, who had previously settled near Painted Post; JOHN MARTIN, JONATHAN TRACY, ABLE WHITE, ISAAC AND JAMES MARTIN, JAMES BENHAM, ASAHEL STILES, SILAS MOREY, ELISHA GILBERT, LEMUEL STILES, WILLIAM WOMBOUGH and MARTIN YOUNG. The latter came into the country with COL. ARTHUR ERWIN. He subsequently settled on the road to Rathboneville, just within the present western boundary line of the own of Addison. He moved to Minnesota, where he died not many years since, having almost attained the age of one hundred years. The first name of the settlement was Tuscarora. This was afterwards changed to Middletown, and again to Addison. Buried at the Fairfield Quaker Meeting House, south of Leesburg, Highland County OH. ote: The Dayton Watchman or Farmers & Mechanics' Journal. Vol. 1-2. Dec 25, 1821 - Dec 16, 1823. Dayton Watchman. Vol II #33. Whole #85. Dayton, Ohio. Tuesday, August 5, 1823. Pg. 3rd column.Died At Fairfield, Green County, on Monday 28th. Note: "Mr. Reuben SEARL aged 75 years; he took an active part in the Revolutionary War. His remains were borne to the silent tomb on Tuesday, attended by the Masonic Brethren and a large concourse of the citizens. July 31, 1823.

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl Noted events in his life were: • He was elected to office on 11 Mar 1777 in Wells, Rutland VT. Ogden Mallory, Timothy Moss and Reuben Searls were the first listers elected in this town,Wells, VT, March 11, 1777, and a vote was taken that the lists should be carried in to the listers on the firt day of april. • He was elected as Constable from 1779 to 1780 in Wells, Rutland VT. Reuben Searls was listed as Constable for Wells, CT for the years 1779-1780. • Reuben was listed as a freemen living in this town in 1780. • From the Pay Roll of Capt. Abels Merrimans Company of Militia, Col. Ebone Allens' Regiment for their tour to Castleton Oct 11, 1780: Reuben was listed as Sergant Marched from Oct 14th, discharged Oct 29., 16 days. HIs brother Gideon Searl was also listed. • From the Pay Roll of Capt. Jacobs Woods' Company, Col Thomas Lee's Regiment, for their tour to Castleton, June 10 1781: Reuben Searl was listed as June 10th when marched and June 11 when Discharged. • He served in the military Revolutionary War Rolls- State of Vermont on 21 Oct 1781. From Captain Jacob Wood's Company, Col Thomas Lee's Regiment for their tour to Castleton, Oct 21 AD 1781, Reuben Searl was listed as serving from OCt 21 to Oct 31 1781. It its very interesting to note, that almost all the other men listed in this payroll are also amoung the founding men of Middleton Vermont. In the history of Middleton it states" The early settlers ot the town were Luther Filmore, James and Thomas Mc Clure and Silas Mallary , who are all known to have been there piror to 1785". Luther Filmore and Silas Mallry served with Reuben Searl in 2 Revolutionary War Payrolls. Thomas Mc Clure in one. • He was elected as Selectmen of Wells CT from 1782 to 1784 in Wells, Rutland VT. First year of service listed as 1782, last year 1784. • He was elected as Jurymen on 7 Mar 1785 in Middleton, Rutland VT. At the first annual town meeting of Middletown, VT. • He appeared on the US Federal census 1790 living in Chemung, Montgomery, New York. In this record it shows there were 2 males under 16(Elisha & Nathaniel), 3 males over 16(Reuben Sr, Reuben Jr & Timothy) and 5(Mercy & Daughters Mary, Mercy, Keziah & Hannah) females living in the household. • The settlement of Addison was commenced probally in 1790 or shortly after. The first settlers were Reuben and Lemuel Searls, John, Isaac and James Marin, Jonathan Tracy, WIlliam Benham, Martin Young and Issac Morey. • He was elected as Supervisor and Pound Keeper in Apr 1797 in Middletown, Steuben, New York. Votes and proceedings of a town meeting held in and for the town of Middletown on the first Tuesday in April 1797.Voted that Reubens Searl's barn-yard be a town pound. Also,at this meeting Reuben Searl along with others were made the committee for setteling the town of Painted Post.

• He was elected as Supervior and Pound Keeper in Apr 1798 in Middletown, Steuben, New York. In the 2nd annual town meeting of Middletown, NY. His son Reuben Jr was elected school commissioner. • He was elected as Supervisor in Apr 1799 in Middletown, Steuben, New York. At the town meeting. • He appeared on the US Federal census 1800 living in Middletown, Steuben, New York. Living in his household was 1 male under 10(?),1 male 10-15, (Nathaniel-12) 1 male over 45, Reuben- 1 female under 10 (?) 1 female 10-15, (Hulda, 13) 1 female 16-25(Keziah or Mercy) 1 Female over 45, wife Mary. • He was a witness to a will Witness to the Will of Daniel Cruger on 14 Jul 1804 in Steuben, NY. • Appointed: Justisce of the Peace, 1804, Addison, Steuben, New York. Reuben is the first justice of the peace in this town whose name appears in the records. • He appeared on the US Federal census 1810 living in Addison, Steuben, New York. There were only 2 adults 1 male, 1 female, presumably Reuben and Mercy living in the household. • He appeared on the census in 1820. Reuben is most likely living with one of his children in the 1820 census, probably Elisha. 20

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl â&#x20AC;˘ His obituary was published on 5 Aug 1823 in Fairfield, Greene, Ohio. At Fairfield, Green County, on Monday 28th. Note: "Mr. Reuben SEARL aged 75 years; he took an active part in the Revolutionary War. His remains were borne to the silent tomb on Tuesday, attended by the Masonic Brethren and a large concourse of the citizens. July 31, 1823. Reuben married Mercy Allis on 18 Sep 1764 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct. Children from this marriage were: i. David Allis Searl was born on 19 Jun 1765 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct and died on 26 Feb 1773 at age 7. ii. Sarah Searl was born on 8 Feb 1767 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct and died on 8 Feb 1767 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. iii. Reuben Searls was born 4 feb1769 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct and died in 1852 in Clark, Ohio at age 83. Reuben married Elizabeth Martin, daughter of James Martin and Agnes Crawford, in 1798. iv. Job Searl was born on 28 Jan 1771 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. v. Margaret Searl was born on 11 Sep 1772. Margaret married Robert D. Martin, son of James Martin and Agnes Crawford,. vi. Timothy Searl was born on 17 Apr 1774 in Middleton, Rutland VT and died on 17 Sep 1837 in Selby Twp, Bureau, Il at age 63. Timothy married Sarah Stiles, daughter of Ashel Stiles and Sarah Dutton, about 1792. vii. Mary Searl was born on 15 Nov 1776 in Wells, Rutland VT. 8 viii. Elisha Searl. Elisha married Sarah Bugher on 16 Jul 1800 in Middletown, Steuben, New York. ix. Mercy Searl was born on 11 May 1781 in Wells, Rutland VT. x. Keziah Searl was born on 24 Sep 1783 in Wells, Rutland VT. xi. Hanna Searl was born on 17 Dec 1785. xii. Hulda Searl was born on 3 Dec 1787. xiii. Nathaniel Searl was born on 1 Feb 1788 in Middleton, Rutland VT and died on 5 Sep 1855 in Vernon, Scioto, Ohio at age 67. Nathaniel married Rebecca White on 26 May 1806 in Steuben, NY. 17. Mercy Allis, daughter of David Allis and Sarah Pendal, was born on 6 Dec 1744 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct and died about 1813 about age 69. The cause of her death was died during journey from New York to Ohio. General Notes: From biography of grandson Nathaniel: The grandfather(Reuben) removed to Western New York,whence he came to Ohio, locating in Greene county at an early day; his wife(Mercy) died before the journey was accomplished, and he did not survivelong thereafter. Mercy married Reuben L. Searl on 18 Sep 1764 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct. 24. John Graves, son of John Graves and Kerziah Norton, was born on 9 Oct 1735 in East Guilford, Conneticut and died on 13 Apr 1791 at age 55. John married Elizabeth Graves. Children from this marriage were: 12 i. John Graves. John married Hannah Crane, daughter of Daniel Crane and Elizabeth Isbell, in Jun 1787. ii. George Graves was born on 9 Apr 1763. iii. Titus Graves was born on 3 Apr 1765. iv. Mirium Graves 25. Elizabeth Graves, daughter of Ebenezer Graves and Unknown, was born in Sep 1736 and died in Apr 1766 at age 29. Elizabeth married John Graves. 26. Daniel Crane, son of Ebenezer Crane and Anna Wilcox, was born on 26 Jan 1725 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT and died on 27 Jan 1784 at age 59. Daniel married Elizabeth Isbell. Children from this marriage were: i. Lydia Crane was born on 22 Jul 1760 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT. 13 ii. Hannah Crane. Hannah married John Graves, son of John Graves and Elizabeth Graves, in Jun 1787. 21

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl 27. Elizabeth Isbell was born on 10 Nov 1731 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT and died on 12 Sep 1790 at age 58. Elizabeth married Daniel Crane.

Sixth Generation (3rd Great-Grandparents) 32. John Searl, son of Ebenezer Searle and Martha Moore, was born on 6 May 1711 in Windham, CT and died in 1776 at age 65. General Notes: from: The family record of James Froom, Sr., United Empire Loyalist of England, Vermont, and Upper Canada, and his descendants p.9 The Searl Family We aren't sure who Marget's(Margaret)parents were. An upper Canada land grant of 173 acres, all of Lot 21, Concession 2, Edwardsburg Township, patented May 17, 1802, was made jointly to James Froom and John Searl/. She may have been John Searl's daughter or sister. Several men of unknown relationships but each names Searl(e)(s) were early Massachusetts settlers in Dorchester, Springfield and Northhampton. The Likeliest possible parentage of Margaret is found in the Arlington, Vermont, Library. It decribes a John Searl, B1720, birthplace unknown, who settled in Coventry, Connecticut. After his marriage to Margaret Cook in 1741, he moved to Hockanum, Connecticut. Thier first four children were Gideon, John, Reuben, and Elish. their fifth child and first daughter was Margaret, b. 1752 in Hockanum( In the 1804 Edwardsburg census mentioned previously, James Froom, Sr's wife was age 52, which would make her birthdate 1752). The Searl family moved to Windsor, Connecticut, where four more children were born; Lemuel, Ruth, Sarah, and Eunice. In 1751 John Searl moved his family to Arlington, Vermont,where he was one of the original grantees. In Volume I of Abby Hemenway's "Vermont Historical Gazette" Searl men named Nathaniel, Eliah, Isaac, James John, William and Gideon were active pioneers in planning and laying out the town of Arlington. From:HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF ARLINGTON By O. M. Barber, esq., of Arlington.

Arlington was chartered July 28, 1761, by Benning Wentworth, governor of New Hampshire, to sixty-two original proprietors, the most of whom lived in Litchfield, Conn. The township is six miles square, beginning, as the charter has it, at a point six miles due north from the northwest corner of Bennington. It was to be divided into sixty-eight equal shares, one to each of the original proprietors, two to Governor Wentworth, one to the society for the propagation of the Gospel in foreign parts, one for a glebe for the Church of England, one for the first settled minister, and one for the benefit of schools. Among the privileges given by the charter was the right, when fifty families should have settled in the town, to hold two fairs annually, also the right to hold a market day each week. The charter was conditioned that there should be paid annually for the first ten years as rental for said township, one ear of Indian corn, and after the expiration of the decade each proprietor should pay annually forever at the rate of one shilling for each one hundred acres. It was finally provided that the first meeting of the proprietors of the township for the choice of town officers should be holden in the town of Pownal on the first Wednesday of October, 1761. The first meeting of which there is any record was held at the house of Isaac VAN ARNUM in .Pownal on the 22d day of October, 1762. John Searl was chosen moderator, and Simon BURTON, proprietors' clerk. The meeting adjourned to the next day, when Isaac SEARL, John SEARL, Simon BURTON and others were appointed a committee to lay out part of the new township. A collector and treasurer were elected, and a tax voted to defray the charges of laying out the town and clearing roads. The committee was instructed to lay out a road through North Shaftsbury at the expense of the proprietors of Arlington. The meeting adjourned to convene at the house of William SEARL in Arlington on the first day of June, 1763. The proprietors met at SEARL's pursuant to the adjournment, and among other things voted "to give Mr. VAN ARNUM of Pownal nine shillings L. M. Y. for troubling his house for sundry meetings holden there."

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl Noted events in his life were: â&#x20AC;˘ A land grant was chartered to John Searl and 61 others, 68 shares, 23,040 acres. â&#x20AC;˘ Biography: The Family Record of James Froom, Sr., United Empire Loyalist of England, Vermont and Upper Canada and His Descendants. The Searl Family We aren't sure who Marget's (Margaret) parents were. An Upper Canada land grant* of 173 acres, all of Lot 21, Concession 2, Edwardsburg Township, patented May 17, 1802, was made jointly to James Froom and John Searl. She may have been John Searl's daughter or sister. Several men of unknown relationships but each named Searl(e)(s) were early Massachusetts settlers in Dorchester, Springfield, and Northhampton. The likeliest possible parentage of Margaret is found in the Arlington, Vermont, Library*. It describes a John Searl, b 1720, birthplace unknown, who settled in Coventry, Connecticut. After his marriage to Margaret Cook in 1741, he moved to Hockanum, Connecticut. Their first four children were Gideon, John, Reuben, and Elisha. Their fifth child and first daughter was Margaret, b 1752, in Hockanum. (In the 1804 Edwardsburg census mentioned previously, James Froom, Sr.'s, wife was age 52, which would make her birth date 1752.) The Searl family moved to Windsor, Connecticut, where four more children were born: Lemuel, Ruth, Sarah, and Eunice. In 1761 John Searl moved his family to Arlington, Vermont, where he was one of the original grantees. In Volume I of Abby Hemenway's "Vermont Historical Gazette" Seari men named Nathaniel, Elisha, Isaac, James, John, William and Gideon were active pioneers in planning and laying out the town of Arlington*.

John married Margaret Cook on 13 Aug 1741 in Windham, CT. Children from this marriage were: i. Gideon Searl was born on 13 Nov 1742 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct and died in 1798 at age 56. Gideon married Cynthia Sweetland on 9 Sep 1761 in Windsor, Hartford, CT. ii. John Searl was born on 24 Jan 1745 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct and died on 6 Jul 1787 at age 42. 16 iii. Reuben L. Searl. Reuben married Mercy Allis, daughter of David Allis and Sarah Pendal, on 18 Sep 1764 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct. iv. Elisha Searl was born on 22 Jan 1751 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct and died on 9 Mar 1751 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. v. Margaret Searl was born on 25 Jan 1752 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. Margaret married James Froom on 14 Jul 1767 in Arlington, Bennington, VT. vi. Lemuel Searl was born on 27 Mar 1754. Lemuel married Elizabeth Purchase. vii. Ruth Searl was born on 9 Oct 1756 and died in 1846 at age 90. Ruth married John Foot in 1775. viii. Sarah Searl was born on 11 Feb 1759. ix. Eunice Searl was born on 29 Sep 1762 in Coventry, CT and died on 6 Sep 1838 in Caldwell, MO at age 75. Eunice married Amos Herrick on 15 Aug 1781 in Wells, Rutland VT. 33. Margaret Cook, daughter of Theophilus Cook and Mindwell Holcumb, was born on 20 Jul 1722 in Preston, Hartford, Ct and died in 1761 at age 39. Margaret married John Searl on 13 Aug 1741 in Windham, CT. 34. David Allis, son of Nathaniel Allis and Mercy Dudley, was born on 19 Jul 1720 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct and died on 26 Apr 1789 in Vernon, Ct at age 68. David married Sarah Pendal on 4 Nov 1740 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct. Children from this marriage were: i. Namoi Allis was born on 2 Dec 1742 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct. 17 ii. Mercy Allis. Mercy married Reuben L. Searl, son of John Searl and Margaret Cook, on 18 Sep 1764 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct. iii. Hannah Allis was born on 23 Nov 1746 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct. iv. Mary Allis was born on 17 May 1748 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct. Mary married Nathaniel Walker on 30 Jan 1772 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct. v. Elisabeth Allis was born on 10 Apr 1750 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct. vi. Jemima Allis was born on 28 Jul 1751 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct. vii. Sarah Allis was born on 9 May 1755 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct. viii. David Allis was born on 25 Jun 1755 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct. ix. Contente Allis was born on 13 Apr 1757 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct.

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl David next married Keziah Dewey on 31 May 1783 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. 35. Sarah Pendal, daughter of Unknown and Unknown, was born in 1721 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct and died on 4 Jul 1781 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct at age 60. Sarah married David Allis on 4 Nov 1740 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct. 48. John Graves, son of John Graves and Hannah Davis, was born on 3 Mar 1695 in Connecticut and died in 1763 at age 68. John married Kerziah Norton. The child from this marriage was: 24 i. John Graves. John married Elizabeth Graves, daughter of Ebenezer Graves and Unknown,. 49. Kerziah Norton was born on 21 Dec 1700. Kerziah married John Graves. Kerziah next married John Graves, son of John Graves and Hannah Davis, on 1 Aug 1723. Children from this marriage were: i. George Graves was born on 30 May 1724. ii. Phebe Graves was born on 29 Jan 1726. Phebe married Enos Hull, son of Thomas Hull and Hannah Sheather,. iii. Samuel Graves was born on 3 Aug 1728 and died on 25 Nov 1736 at age 8. iv. Joanna Graves was born on 8 Oct 1730. v. Sarah Graves was born on 23 Jan 1733. 24 vi. John Graves. John married Elizabeth Graves, daughter of Ebenezer Graves and Unknown,. vii. Submit Graves was born on 13 Jan 1738. Submit married Adna Cowles. viii. Keziah Graves was born on 27 Jun 1743. ix. Samuel Graves was born on 11 Jun 1746 and died on 7 Jul 1822 at age 76. Samuel married Anna Hern on 3 Mar 1774. x. Rufus Graves was born on 27 Sep 1749. Rufus married Elizabeth Benton on 7 Nov 1773. 50. Ebenezer Graves. Ebenezer married someone. His child was: 25 i.

Elizabeth Graves. Elizabeth married John Graves, son of John Graves and Kerziah Norton,.

52. Ebenezer Crane, son of John Crane and Unknown, was born on 19 May 1702 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT and died on 13 Apr 1736 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT at age 33. Ebenezer married Anna Wilcox. The child from this marriage was: 26 i. Daniel Crane. Daniel married Elizabeth Isbell. 53. Anna Wilcox was born on 12 Oct 1697 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT. Anna married Ebenezer Crane.

Seventh Generation (4th Great-Grandparents) 64. Ebenezer Searle, son of John Searle and Mary North, was born on 9 Jul 1680 in Northampton, Hampshire, MA and died on 18 Jan 1739 in Coventry, Tolland, CT at age 58. General Notes: Coventry, CT was named in October 1711 , the first town in the colonies to be named "Coventry" for Coventry , Warwickshire, England Settlement and founding The first house in Coventry, CT was said to have been built near the shore of Lake Wangumbaug by Nathaniel Rust, a Hartford, CT man, originally of Northampton, Massachusetts . The entire Rust family is said to have made their final move to Coventry from Massachusetts in a group of a dozen families in 1709 . Along with Nathaniel Rust, the names of some of the earliest settlers were David Lee, Thomas Root, Samuel Gurley, Ebenezer Searl, Joseph Petty, Benjamin James and Benjamin Carpenter. Four other settlers were also of Northampton, MA and two from Reading, MA _ 24

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl Noted events in his life were: • He resided at Settler of Coventry, CT in 1709. The names of the first settlers (of Coventry, CT) are the following: David Lee, Nathaniel Rust, Thomas Root, Samuel Gurley, Ebenezer Searl Joseph Petty, Benjamin James, Benjamin Carpenter: four others from Northampton, Mass, & two from Reading , Mass. • Town Meeting: First Entry in City Records, 2 Jun 1712, Coventry, Tolland, CT. "att a Legall Town meating in coventry june 2, 1712, the town then choos benjamin carpenter, nathaniel rust, Peter Buell , david Lea, Ebenezer Searls a committy to agre with som man about setting up and maintaining a mill to agre in behalf of the town and any 3 of the com'y shall have power to agree with a man in this matter" • Public Records: May 1724, Connecticut. Ebenezer SEARL was of a rather violent temper, as indicated in thefollowing exerpt from the Public Records of Connecticut of May, 1724. "Whereas Ebenezer SEARL was now had before this Assembly, by virtueof a precept issued by his Honour the Governor upon an informationmade against the said Ebenzer SEARL by the deputy sheriff of thecounty of Hartford, for that the said Ebenezer SEARL, sometime in thispresent month of May, did resist the said deputy sheriff with guns andpitchforks, and would not suffer the said deputy sheriff to levy anexecution upon a certain tract of land near the south bounds of thetownship of Coventry, thereby threatening him with death if he shouldpresume so to do; by reason whereof, the said execution remains to belevied at this time; and the said Ebenzer SEARL now being examined onthe premises, and there being a manifest shows of his being guilty ofthe facts charged against him; It is therefore ordered that the saidEbenzer SEARL answer to the said information before the superior courtto be holden at this place on the 28th instant, and be forthwith boundto the publick treasury with one or more sureties in recognizance offorty pounds money, for his appearance at said court and abiding thejudgement of said court thereon." 1 • Town Meeting: Freemen of Coventry CT, 1738, Coventry, Tolland, CT. Aprril ye 28 1738 Which was Freemans Meeting Day. Then all such persons as are already Admitted freemen of this corporation in Coventry and that now are made so whose Names are Inrolled in Coventry Book of Records as foloethEbenezer Sarls (SearlesA) Ebenezer married Martha Moore on 14 Jul 1710 in Windham, CT. Children from this marriage were: 32 i. John Searl. John married Margaret Cook, daughter of Theophilus Cook and Mindwell Holcumb, on 13 Aug 1741 in Windham, CT. ii. Mary Searle was born on 13 Nov 1712 in Windham, CT. Mary married Jonathan Brown. iii. Ebenezer Searle was born on 8 May 1716 in Windham, CT. Ebenezer married Truelove Brown on 20 Jul 1741. iv. Elisha Searl was born on 20 May 1718 in Windham, CT and died on 18 Dec 1767 in Mansfield, CT at age 49. Elisha married Mary Ackley on 5 Jun 1740 in Windham, CT. v. Gideon Searl was born on 4 Jul 1720 in Windham, CT. Gideon married Laura Sterr. vi. Abigail Searl was born on 7 Feb 1722 in Windham, CT. Abigail married Barrett. Abigail next married Simeon Chappel on 28 Feb 1759 in Tolland, CT. vii. William Searl was born on 13 Oct 1728 in Windham, CT. 65. Martha Moore, daughter of William Moore and Mary Wellman, was born on 22 Feb 1682 in Windham, CT and died on 7 Nov 1756 in Coventry, Tolland, CT at age 74. Martha married Ebenezer Searle on 14 Jul 1710 in Windham, CT. 66. Theophilus Cook, son of Unknown and Unknown, was born on 12 Jan 1698 in Windsor, Hartford, CT and died in 1776 in Windsor, Hartford, CT at age 78. Theophilus married Mindwell Holcumb on 26 Sep 1721 in Windsor, Hartford, CT. Children from this marriage were: 33 i. Margaret Cook. Margaret married John Searl, son of Ebenezer Searle and Martha Moore, on 13 Aug 1741 in Windham, CT. ii. Mindwell Cook was born on 14 Dec 1724 in Connecticut. iii. Mindwell Cook was born in 1726 in Connecticut. iv. Samuel Cook was born on 6 Jul 1726 in Connecticut. v. Theophilus Cook Jr was born on 3 Jun 1729 in Connecticut. vi. David Cook was born on 26 Jan 1733 in Connecticut. vii. Noah Cook was born on 7 May 1736 in Windsor, Hartford, CT. viii. Elijah Cook was born about 1738 in Connecticut. ix. Josiah Cook was born on 11 Feb 1740 in Connecticut.

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl 67. Mindwell Holcumb was born in 1678 in Windsor, Hartford, CT and died in 1776 at age 98. Mindwell married Theophilus Cook on 26 Sep 1721 in Windsor, Hartford, CT. 68. Nathaniel Allis, son of John Allis and Mary Meekins, was born in 1685 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Ma and died on 1 Feb 1750 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct at age 65. Nathaniel married Mercy Dudley on 28 Nov 1705 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. Children from this marriage were: i. Mindwell Allis was born on 1 Feb 1708 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. ii. Mary Allis was born on 25 Apr 1709 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. iii. Jemimah Allis was born on 20 Jan 1711 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. iv. Jonathan Allis was born on 5 Aug 1713 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. v. Mindwell Allis was born on 26 May 1715 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. vi. Nathaniel Allis was born on 4 Nov 1716 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. vii. John Allis was born on 11 Nov 1718 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. 34 viii. David Allis. David married Sarah Pendal, daughter of Unknown and Unknown, on 4 Nov 1740 in Bolton, Tolland, Ct. David next married Keziah Dewey on 31 May 1783 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. ix. Mercy Allis was born on 17 Mar 1722 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. x. Naomi Allis was born on 1 Jan 1724 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. xi. Ebenezer Allis was born on 24 May 1726 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. xii. Timothy Allis was born on 13 Nov 1728 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. 69. Mercy Dudley, daughter of Joseph Dudley and Martha French, was born in 1684 in Guilford, New Haven, CT and died on 29 Jun 1731 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct at age 47. Another name for Mercy was Marcy Dudley. Mercy married Nathaniel Allis on 28 Nov 1705 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. 96. John Graves, son of George Graves and Elizabeth Ventres,. John married Hannah Davis in 1690 in Connecticut. Children from this marriage were: i. Hannah Graves was born on 5 Jul 1691 in Connecticut. ii. Lydia Graves was born on 25 Jun 1693 in Connecticut. 48 iii. John Graves. John married Kerziah Norton. iv. Susannah Graves was born on 6 Sep 1696 in Connecticut. v. Mary Graves was born on 12 Sep 1697 in Connecticut. vi. Sarah Graves was born on 25 Sep 1698 in Connecticut. John next married Susanna Webster, daughter of Robert Webster and Susannah Treat, on 11 May 1681 in Connecticut. Children from this marriage were: i. Mehitable Graves was born about 1682. ii. Elizabeth Graves 97. Hannah Davis. Hannah married John Graves in 1690 in Connecticut. 104. John Crane. John married someone. His child was: 52 i.

Ebenezer Crane. Ebenezer married Anna Wilcox.

Eighth Generation (5th Great-Grandparents) 128. John Searle, son of John Searle and Sarah Baldwin, was born on 30 May 1641 in Springfield, Massachusetts and died on 3 Oct 1718 in Pascommock Twp, Hampshire, MA at age 77. General Notes: II) John (2), son of John (1) Searl, was born at Springfield, May 30, 1641. He settled at Northampton, Mass., and died there Oct. 31, 1718. He was a subscriber to the Harvard College Fund, a wellto-do farmer. He was admitted a freeman in 1690. John Searl married (first) July 3, 1667, Ruth, daughter of William Jones. She died Nov. 20, 1672 and he 26

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl married (second) May 10, or 30, 1675, Mary North, who died Nov. 5, 1726. Children by first wife: 1. Child, unnamed, born and died March, 1668. 2. John, born March 11, 1669, died young. 3. John, born Aug. 6, 1670. (At the massacre March 11, 1704, at Passaconnuck, John Searl and children, Abigail, aged seven, John, aged four, and Caleb, aged two, were slaim; his wife Abigail (Pomeroy) Searl, was tomahawked, but recovered. Elisha saved his life by offering to carry a bundle and wa taken to Canada. He was baptized in the Roman Catholic church at Montreal, Sept. 29, 1705. He lived with Mr. John Baptist Beloran, Esq., Seigneur de Blainville, and captain of a company of the detachment of the marine; John Baptist wsa godfather and his wife, Mary Anne le Mayne, godmother, the new name given the boy being Michael. When he was twenty-eight years of age, he returned to Northampton, in 1722, to get his share of his father's estate. He could not speak English and was not recognized at first. It is said that he found a pair of stilts that he used to walk on, and that fact served as a means of identification. He was determined to return to Canada, but finally yielded to the inducements offered him and was commissioned sergeant by the general court, granted ten pounds and served at Deerfield in the war of 1724 and at Fort Dummer next year. 4. Child, died Nov. 20, 1672. Children of second wife: 5. James, Feb. 12, 1676. 6. Mary, 1678. 7. Ebenezer, Jan. 9, 1680. 8. Ruth, Dec. 17, 1681. 9. Sarah, Feb. 28, 1684. 10. Nathaniel, mentioned below. 11. Lydia, Aug. 22, 1688.

Noted events in his life were: â&#x20AC;˘ Biography: 1899, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. JOHN SEARLE. John SEARLE, son of the preceding John, married Ruth JANES, July 3, 1667. She died November 20, 1672, and he married second, Mary NORTH of Farmington, May 30, 1675. She died November 5, 1726. He died October 3, 1718. His children were:-John, b. March 11, 1669, d. March 23, 1669. John, b. August 6, 1670. Slain by the Indians. Child, b. November 20, 1672, d. same day. James, b. February 12, 1676. Mary, b. about 1678, d. unmarried March 24, 1729. Ebenezer, b. January 9, 1680. Ruth, b. December 17, 1681, m. Jonathan GILBERT of Windsor, November 15, 1707. Sarah, b. February 28, 1664 [1684?]. Nathaniel, b. May 3, 1686. Lydia, b. August 22, 1688, m. Ebenezer KING of Westfield. John Searle opened an account with John Pynchon as below, at the bottom of which is an autograph signature, written when he was 23 years old:-John married Mary North on 10 May 1675 in Farmington Twp, Hartford, Ct. Children from this marriage were: i. James Searle was born on 12 Feb 1675 in Northampton, Hampshire, MA and died on 5 Nov 1728 in Northhampton, Hampshire, MA at age 53. James married Mary Mansfield about 1717. ii. Mary Searle was born on 9 Jan 1678 in Northampton, Hampshire, MA and died on 24 Mar 1729 in Northhampton, Hampshire, MA at age 51. 64 iii. Ebenezer Searle. Ebenezer married Martha Moore, daughter of William Moore and Mary Wellman, on 14 Jul 1710 in Windham, CT. iv. Ruth Searle was born on 17 Dec 1681 in Northampton, Hampshire, MA. Ruth married John Gillett on 15 Nov 1707 in Windsor, Hartford, CT. v. Sarah Searle was born on 28 Feb 1684 in Northampton, Hampshire, MA. Sarah married Thomas Stebbins in 1705 in Northhampton, Hampshire, MA. vi. Nathaniel Searle was born on 3 May 1686 in Northampton, Hampshire, MA and died on 26 Jun 1777 at age 91. Nathaniel married Priscilla Webb on 24 Sep 1713. vii. Lydia Searle was born on 22 Aug 1688 in Northampton, Hampshire, MA. Lydia married 27

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl Ebenezer Ring on 21 Oct 1721 in Westfield, MA. John next married Ruth Janes, daughter of William Janes and Mary Janes, on 3 Jun 1667 in Northampton, Hampshire, MA. Children from this marriage were: i. Baby Searle was born in Mar 1668 in Northhampton, Middlesex, MA and died in Mar 1668. ii. John Searle was born on 11 Mar 1669 in Northhampton, Hampshire, MA and died before 1670. iii. John Searle IV was born on 6 Aug 1670 in Northampton, Hampshire, MA and died on 13 May 1704 in Easthampton, Hampshire, MA at age 33. John married Abigail Pomeroy, daughter of Caleb Pomeroy and Hepzibah Baker, on 5 Apr 1694. iv. Ruth Searle was born on 20 Nov 1672 and died on 20 Nov 1672. 129. Mary North, daughter of John North and Mary Bird, was born about 1643 in Farmington Twp, Hartford, Ct and died on 5 Nov 1726 in Pascommock Twp, Hampshire, MA about age 83. Mary married John Searle on 10 May 1675 in Farmington Twp, Hartford, Ct. 130. William Moore was born in 1650 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT and died in Apr 1729 at age 79. William married Mary Wellman. The child from this marriage was: 65 i. Martha Moore. Martha married Ebenezer Searle, son of John Searle and Mary North, on 14 Jul 1710 in Windham, CT. 131. Mary Wellman, daughter of William Wellman and Elizabeth Spencer, was born in 1650 in New London, Windham, CT and died on 30 Apr 1700 in Killingworth, Middlesex, CT at age 50. Mary married William Moore. 136. John Allis was born on 5 Mar 1641 in Braintree, Norfold, MA and died on 1 Jan 1690 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Ma at age 48. John married Mary Meekins on 14 Dec 1669 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Ma. The child from this marriage was: 68 i. Nathaniel Allis. Nathaniel married Mercy Dudley, daughter of Joseph Dudley and Martha French, on 28 Nov 1705 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. 137. Mary Meekins was born on 8 Jun 1645 in Roxbury, Suffolk, MA and died on 10 Apr 1705 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Ma at age 59. Mary married John Allis on 14 Dec 1669 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Ma. 138. Joseph Dudley was born on 23 Apr 1641 in Guilford, New Haven, CT and died on 27 Sep 1712 in Guilford, New Haven, CT at age 71. Joseph married Martha French in 1673. The child from this marriage was: 69 i. Mercy Dudley. Mercy married Nathaniel Allis, son of John Allis and Mary Meekins, on 28 Nov 1705 in Bolton, Hartford, Ct. 139. Martha French was born on 6 Sep 1654 in Guilford, New Haven, CT and died in 1690 in Connecticut at age 36. Martha married Joseph Dudley in 1673. 192. George Graves, son of Deacon George Graves and Unknown, was born about 1631 and died on 3 Dec 1692 in Middleton, CT about age 61. General Notes: George Graves (2) was born about 1631 in England, and died 3 Dec. 1692 in Middletown, Conn. He married Elizabeth Ventres on 2 April 1651 in Hartford, Conn. They moved to Middletown, Conn., where he was made freeman 18 May 1654, Deputy to the General Court in 1656, was Marshall of the Colony for several years, and was appointed to measure the bounds of Wethersfield, Conn. 10 Oct. 1667. His will (vol. 1, p. 455, Mainwaring's Early Probate Records) mentions his wife Elizabeth, sons George and John, and daughters Mercy, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Sarah Loomis. (R George Grave(s) Jr. inherited the larger part of his father's property (insofar as --by his father's death--his only 28

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl brother John had moved to Guilford (now Madison) CN. and had his own farm there). He was Marshal of Hartford sometime after 1662. The renown witch trials, which took place in New England in the 1660's, reached Hartford also. The last one at Hartford was in January 1662-3--but-his predecessor had presided at that one. George Grave(s) Jr. sometime later moved to Middletown, Middlesex Co. CN. where he was Representative and Marshal of the Colony. Although George Jr. had no known connection with any witch trials, it is a matter of common interest to read the indictment of one of the three unfortunate victims--as follows: "....(name)....thou art here indicted by the name of....(name).... for not having the feare of God before thine eyes; thou hast entertained familiarity with Satan, the great enemy of God and Mankind. and by his help hast acted things in a preter naturall way beyond human abilities in a naturall course, for which according to ye Law of God and ye established laws of this commonwealth thou deserveth to die." (The form of information, used in the Superior Court for many years, assigned all crimes to the instigation of the Devil). The Colonial History of Hartford. W.D Love,Hartford. 1914., p.285) Research Notes:

George married Elizabeth Ventres on 2 Apr 1651 in Hartford, CT. Children from this marriage were: i. George Graves died about 1699. ii. Elizabeth Graves 96 iii. John Graves. John married Hannah Davis in 1690 in Connecticut. John next married Susanna Webster, daughter of Robert Webster and Susannah Treat, on 11 May 1681 in Connecticut. iv. Mercy Graves was born about 1670. Mercy married Nathanial Winchell on 15 Mar 1694. v. Sarah Graves. Sarah married Jonathan Loomis on 27 Dec 1688. 193. Elizabeth Ventres was born about 1627. Elizabeth married George Graves on 2 Apr 1651 in Hartford, CT.

Ninth Generation (6th Great-Grandparents) 256. John Searle, son of Unknown and Unknown, was born about 1610 in Warwick, Bucks, England and died on 11 Mar 1641 in Springfield, Massachusetts about age 31. General Notes: Searle Family History THE FIRST AMERICAN SEARLES. INTO THE NEW WORLD. This article first appeared in a newsletter "SERLO" edited and written by Chris Searle of Fareham Hampshire in January 1988 and was compiled from information in "The Genealogy of Descendants of John Searle" by Hester Geraldine Lester Searl and edited by Coralyn Ann Searle all of whom I fully acknowledge authorship. I publish the entire article here because of its historical and family history significance and hope the authors and editors of the aforesaid articles will consider this is a suitable site for this work. Keith Searle Historical note: The first attempt at the colonisation of the New World, Sir Walter Raleigh's Virginia colony of Roanoke in 1585, came to nothing. From the beginning of the 17th century, successful settlements were made in Virginia, and in 1620 the Pilgrim Fathers of the Mayflower began the colonisation of Massachusetts. From 1629, large numbers began to migrate to the colony from England John Searle was born in Warwick, England, and baptised in 1610. The names of his parents are not yet known, but he had a sister, Joanna, who accompanied him to Massachusetts. They are said to have landed in Boston in 1634. The earliest New World record of John Searle is in the Town Records of Springfield, Mass., but the date of his arrival there is not certain He was not one of the eight signatories to the agreement to found the settlement in May 1636, nor did he sign the agreement with the Indians for the purchase of the land. John Searle was, however, the small town's first constable. On March 20th 1637 John Searle and Richard Everitt were ordered to measure out 54 acres of ground for Mr William Pymcheon, and on September 3rd 1638 the inhabitants granted a house lot to John Searle himself. This lot was where the Union Depot is now. On March 19th 1639, John Searle married Sarah Baldwin. She had come from Cholesbury, Buckinghamshire, with her brothers to settle in Milford, Connecticut. This was the first marriage entry 29

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl in the Springfield Records. The couple had one child, John, born May 3rd 1641, who was only a few months old when his father died on August 11th 1641. In his Will, written after the birth of his son, John Searle mentions being "very sicke in body" - many of the early settlers died of unspecified illnesses aggravated by the hardships. He bequeathed all his estate to be divided equally between his wife and his infant son, except for his "beste coate and my cullord hatt" which he left to "my brother in law William Warrener" (who had married John's sister, Joanna, in Springfield July 31st 1639). Warrener also owed "betwixt three and fower poundes ", which John Searle was content to remit to £2. An inventory was taken and showed property worth £l0l-14s-Od, including the house lot. There was in this Will a clause to allow John's widow, Sarah, to have use of his son's portion until the latter reached the age of 20. However, she was required to give security if she married again, which she did in April 1642. In the marriage agreement, drawn up by Sarah and her new husband, Alexander Edwards, she gave security of £50 and he of £100 in the event of her early death. Sarah had eight children by Alexander Edwards; in 1655 the family, including John Searle junior, now aged 14, moved to Northampton, Mass., where John's descendants continued the family name. John Searle's son, also John, was raised in Northampton, Mass., by his mother , Sarah, and stepfather Alexander Edwards. His late father had provided for John in his Will, and in the marriage agreement which Sarah was required to draw up. It is not until John(2) reached adulthood that he appears in the records. He was made a Freeman in Northampton in 1668, and took the Oath of Allegiance there in 1678. In 1667 he married Ruth Janes, and they had four children, only one of whom survived, and Ruth also died in the fourth child's birth. Of the surviving children, John(3) more follows later, but first, more is known of John(2). After Ruth's death in 1672, John(2) married Mary North (in 1675). They had seven children: James, Mary, Ebenezer, Ruth, Sarah, Nathaniel, and Lydia. The three sons all had issue, 5, 7, and 12 children respectively, spreading the Searle population of the Colony. In 1700, John(2) moved his family to Pascommuck, Mass., a place which was shortly to have painful memories for him. He made his Will in 1712, leaving property to James and Nathaniel, and £5 to the latter, "providing he don't marry with Priscilla Webb". Less than a year later, Nathaniel married Priscilla, and John(2) came to an agreement about his estate. He died in 1718. Amongst the first settlers in Pascommuck (now Easthampton), were John(2) Searle and his second wife, Mary, with their large family. The only surviving son of his first marriage, John(3), was now thirty, married to Abigail (Pomeroy), and had a family. At daybreak on the 13th May, 1704, a combined attack was made on Pascommuck by the French and their Indian allies. There was no watch at the garrison, and although the house of Benoni Jones was fortified, the Indians were able to creep up, put their guns through the port-holes, and fire on the sleeping inhabitants. In the ensuing massacre, John(3) Searle and three of his four children (Abigail, 6; John, 4; and Caleb, l8months) were killed. John's wife, Abigail was dragged off, but when the Indians discovered that she was pregnant, and would not survive the journey to Canada, they knocked her on the head, and left her for dead. Fortunately, she was not scalped (as was another survivor!) but was rescued and four months later gave birth to John's fifth child, a girl named Submit. The remaining child of John(3) and Abigail, nine-year-old Elisha, also survived the Massacre, but was captured by the Indians. Seeing that the Indians were systematically murdering the children, Elisha grabbed a pack, and ran off. At this, the Indians decided he might be useful, and recaptured him and took him off to Canada, where he was adopted by a French family, and brought up as a Catholic. Years later Elisha Searle returned to Pascommuck to claim his inheritance but not intending to stay. With him came an Indian guide, but the local people persuaded Elisha to remain in Pascommuck, and after some months the Indian returned to Canada alone. Elisha married a local girl, Rebecca Danks, and had six children, one of whom he called Catherine, in remembrance of a French girl, his "Katreen", who he had left behind in Canada. In Easthampton, Mass. (formerly Pascommuck), there stands a boulder (at least, in 1965 it did) recording the 1704 Massacre, in which 19 of the 33 people there were killed. From this account it must be assumed that John (2) Searle, and the rest of his family escaped the attack, or were outside the area chosen by the attackers. Through them, and Elisha "The Captive "came many of the Searles of the future United States of America. Source:, Compiled from information in "The Genealogy of the Descendants of John Searle" by Hester Geraldine Lester Searl, edited by Coralyn Ann Searl Ramos, California, USA. Genealogical and Family History of the State of Connecticut: A Record of the Achievements of Her People in the Making of a Commonwealth and the Founding of a Nation. Volume II Searls Robert Searls , the immigrant ancestor, was born in Dorchester, England , about 1640 . Other Searles 30

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl or Searle pioneers came before he did, and many of the Searles families are descended from John Searles , of Springfield, Massachusetts , who was there as early as 1637 , and from Philip Searl , of Roxbury, Massachusetts . The Searle Family Reunion A Pleasant Gathering At Southampton Southampton, Mass Wednesday October 12 [no year, but must have been 1890 or before based on letter from Irene Fortune to Susan Gauss. This handwritten note was transcribed by Irene (Searle) Fortune, born in 1875 the daughter of John Harriman and Mary Jane Searle when she was 14 or 15 years old.] The hospitable inhabitants of this trim and pretty farming town have extended a hearty welcome to members of the Searle family, who have been holding a big reunion here today. A more appropriate place could hardly be selected for the place is the veritable home of the forefathers of the Searles. This worthy family had its last assemblage of this sort back in 1882 at ?? and there was a notable eagerness for a repetition of its good times as they gathered at the Congregational Church this morning. While the Searles have not attained a national reputation as warriors or statesmen their influence has always been on the right side and the members have been important factors in the development of various communities. Out of the family have sprung many physicians, a few ministers, and if the family has been famous for anything, it has been in the production of deacons. More than 250 of this sturdy family have returned to the land of their nativity to bring good cheer and glad tidings in this the seed land of their fathers. Much family pride has come to the front, and well it might for the Searles feel that they have much to be proud of. It cropped out? thought the days festival that the family have a very creditable record. There have been no drunken Searles, none of the family have been bankrupt, and there have been but few smoking Searles. The family has not been a contentious set, but rather a peaceful, home-loving people and generous to a fault. The family history goes back to John Searle, the progenitor of the family in this country who came from England and located in Springfield in 1635 occupying lot #11 comprising the land on which the granite block of the Boston and Albany company now stands. He married Sarah Baldwin in 1639 and died two years afterward. His widow married, subsequently, Alexander Edwards and she became the mother of all the Edwardses and Searles in the vicinity of Springfield. John Searle, the second son of the original John Searle, moved up to Nanotuck Plantation, now Northampton, moving into the Soritto? precinct, or Southampton about 1700. This John had a son, Elisha, who when a lad was taken captive by the Indians in May 1704. He was taken to Canada and became a Catholic. When he returned, 15 years after his capture, he had nearly forgotten the English language and it was with some difficulty that he made himself known. There have been in this country nine distinct generations of this family. That Southampton has figured prominently in this family is born in the fact that Nathaniel was of the original families of the township. He had 12 children, 7 of whom married 7 members of the Pinney family which began the intermarrying of these two town families. Among those who have gathered today are B. Searle and E.P. Searle of Chatanooga, Tenn, Rev. Dr. William Searle of Auburn, Dr. J. L. Searle of Syracuse, William H. Pinney of Unionville, Ct., Mrs. Luther Edwards, 94 yrs. of age, of the Searle family from Chistro? is the oldest representative of the family. Among those of the Searle family from Springfield is Dr. Flavious Searle and the two Drs. ?????. ??? who married into the Searle family and knows more about the Searle family than anyone else, and is 84 yrs. of age, still hale and hearty took a lively interest in the days proceedings. The church was well filled at the morning exercises which was opened with prayer by Rev. D. W. Clark, the local minister. A. L. Strong of Hartford called the meeting to order. C. S. ?? of Springfield was chosen president of the day and in accepting the position he said "In the midst of the ocean there runs a river with defined banks, as marked as any stream that glides among our N.E. hills and valleys and carrying life and warmth not only on its brow, but life and joy to the nations that otherwise would not only set in darkness but in a perpetual winter. And today as a family we gather to celebrate in this reunion the names of those in whom we delight to honor. We can go back over 250 years and those who found? God, defend the savages and subdued the land. We know that they had pure and clean hearts or this family would not have come out after these many years with such a record, blessing the world and ?? of God. The honor you bestow upon me this day I gratefully accept knowing the records of the fathers ensure the magnanimity of their children. This list of permanent officers of the family was chosen: President Dr. O. Searle Hulbrut of Springfield, Sec. and Treas. A. L. Strong of Hatfield?. Executive committee Rev. H. L. Edwards of Northampton, Luthro B. Searle of Eastman, Lyman W. Searle of Southampton, Wm. E. Searle of ?, Rev. Dr. Wm. Searle of Auburn, NY, E.P. Searle of Chattanooga, 31

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl Tenn and A.S. Searle of Huntington?. Historian Sardis Chapman of Southampton, Assistant ? O. Searle of Chantanooga. Fully 300 of the Searles and their family connections sat down to a bountiful repast, spread in the church basement where Rev. H. L. Edwards of Northampton gave a hearty address of welcome, facetiously representing himself as one of the original Searles, looking down on his large and prosperous family. After dinner the family moved in a body upstairs again where the afternoon was given up to history, incidents of pleasant reminiscences, of the family, interspersed with cronicles(SP) and songs, followed by an hour or two of pleasant social intercourse. Enoch Pomroy Searle of Chattanooga led off in the afternoon speech-making by touching upon what has been known as the lost branch of the Searle family, for several have always been engaged in the pioneer work and have been but little heard of in the eastern states. The grandfather of this Searle was one of the early settlers of Vermont and his father was one of the earliest settlers of Ohio and the speaker was one of those who settled early in Nevada and Nebraska. L. Benson Searle, also of Chattanooga, who came so many miles to become better acquainted with members of the Searle family followed with a humorous talk occasionally drifting into a dry history for the edification of the sober-sided Searles, but in the main he was the Mark Twain of the day. In closing he urged the Searles to hunt out the lost tribes, to fill out the missing chapters, and live to their past records for virtue and integrity. Rev. Dr. William Searle, chaplain of the Auburn NY state prison, spoke of the Elisha branch of the family and Dr. Flavius Searle of Springfield made a happy talk, brightly telling a story or two, while Dr. O. S. Hulbret's introductions were especially timely. Martha L. Searle of Southampton and Marion O. Hulbret of Springfield read papers, one in the form of cronicles, and END

Research Notes: Some state John came to the US with brothers Edward and Andrew. Noted events in his life were: • He immigrated in 1634. It is speculated John immigrated to Boston about 1634, then went onto Springfield, Mass about 1637-8. • John had a residence in 1638at Springfield, Massachusetts?. The years in which the early inhabitants of Springfield were supposed to have settled, have been variously stated by writers of local history, but, except in a few instances the dates so given have been largely conjectural. John is listed as arriving to Springfield in 1638. • He signed a will in 1641 in Springfield, Massachusetts. A coppie of Record: of the last will and testament of John Searles of Springfeild dated the 21th day of the 10 month 1641 Recorded this 20 of the 2d month 1642. I John Searles beinge very sicke in body doe make my last Will and Testament in manner and fourme followinge first I give to my brother in law William Warrener my best coate and my cullored hatt: and whereas in some reckonings betwixt him and me he owes be betwixt three and fower poundes: if he pay fortie shillinges therof I am content that all the rest shall be remitted: The rest of my estate I devide betwixt my wife and my child equally: and doe appoint that my wife shall have for her use till my child come to the Age of 20 yeares that portion belonginge to my Sonn John Searles in consideration of his maintenance and education Provided that before she marry againe she shall give or in her behalfe cause to be given sufficient security for the payment of my childes portion which security shall be given to Mr. Moxon my brother Timothy Bawldwin and Samuell Wright whom I doe intrust to be overseers for the performance of this my last will: witnesses hereof Henry Smyth, Elitzur Holioake [*19] A Coppy of the inventory of the Goods and Chattayles of the late deceased John Searle taken the 8 Feb: 1641 [1642]. Imprimis 8 goates at 15s peace 6. 0. 0 6 boardes and rackes at 4s 0 4 0 9 hogges at 11. 0 0 3 small piggs at 0 4 6 a hogg lent William Warrener 2 11. 9 1 hogg in salt and 2 flitches of bacon 5 0 0 32

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl 2 caske at 6s, tubb at 4s and other small things at 3s 0 13. 0 4 blankets a rugg a koverlit a bed and boulster of flaxes and bedsted 6. 0. 0 wearinge apparrell 3. 1. 0 20. yard dowlesse 1 10 0 linnin sheetes and shurtes etc. 4. 2. 6 a black hatt 0 2 0 pewter 1 5. 3 a pair gloves and a brish 0 2 0 4 traies 0 4. 6

[*213] tooles and Iron things 3 4 0 iron potts and other things 1 1 4 3 chistes with bootes and shoes 2 3 0 peeces powder and shott 3 1 0 brasse kettle and skilletes [2] 17 0 a wheelebarrow 0 5 0 a canoe lock and chaine 1 2 0 sackes pease and other things 1 15 4 6 bushells of meale at 3s per busheell 0 18 2 tubbes and 2 skins 0 3 0 28 bushells corne at 2s 4d per bushell 3 5 4 12 [illegible] 0 12 0 housing lotts fenceing [page torn] future dividends 35 0 0 2 load of boltes 0 6 0 in debts that are owing from bretheren at 97 14 0 Milford 4ÂŁ Prisers Henry Smyth Richard Sykes. Sume 101 14 0 The Pynchon Court Record Joseph H. Smith, ed., Colonial Justice in Western Massachusetts (1639-1702): The Pynchon Court Record, An Original Judges' Diary of the Administration of Justice in the Springfield Courts in the Massachusetts Bay Colony (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1961). 33

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â&#x20AC;˘ Biography: 1899, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. JOHN SEARLE. John SEARLE married Sarah BALDWIN, March 19, 1639. He came here about that time. He was a brother-inlaw of William WARRINER. He was buried September 6, 1641. He had one son born here, John, May 3, 1641, whose mother married Alexander EDWARDS and he went to Northampton with her. He was the ancestor of the many families bearing the name of SEARLE who have resided in this part of the State. John married Sarah Baldwin on 16 Mar 1639 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Marriage Notes: John Searle and Sarah Baldwin was the first marriage entry in the Springfield Records. The child from this marriage was: 128 i. John Searle. John married Mary North, daughter of John North and Mary Bird, on 10 May 1675 in Farmington Twp, Hartford, Ct. John next married Ruth Janes, daughter of William Janes and Mary Janes, on 3 Jun 1667 in Northampton, Hampshire, MA. 257. Sarah Baldwin, daughter of Richard Baldwin and Isabelle Harding, was born on 25 Jun 1621 in Cholesbury, Buckinghamshire, Englang and died on 3 Oct 1690 in Northampton, Hampshire, MA at age 69. Sarah married John Searle on 16 Mar 1639 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Sarah next married Alexander Edwards on 28 Apr 1642. General Notes: Embarked at Bristol, settled in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1640.Alexander was one of the 4 people that financed the first grist millin Northampton, MA and also owned stock in a lead mine. His firsthouse lot was later part of the homestead of Gov Caleb Strong. In1660 he moved and his land included where Plymouth Hall and ForbesLibrary stand. It was within the palisades erected against theIndians. He contributed 5 acres to be used by the pastor. He signedthe covenant for the new church in 1661. In 1673/2 he contributed 8pounds of flax for Harvard College. There was a wide spread disease that caused fever and ague in 1688 to1690 that caused the death of Alexander and almost 50 other settlersof Northampton.

Children from this marriage were: i. Samuel Edwards was born on 6 Mar 1643 in Springfield, Massachusetts and died on 13 Apr 1712 at age 69. Samuel married Sarah Boykin in 1675. ii. Hannah Edwards was born on 18 Feb 1645 in Massachusetts. iii. Joseph Edwards was born on 8 Aug 1647 in Massachusetts. iv. Mary Edwards was born on 20 Jan 1650 in Massachusetts. v. Benjamin Edwards was born on 24 Jun 1652 in Massachusetts. vi. Sarah Edwards was born on 21 Nov 1654 in Massachusetts. vii. Nathaniel Edwards was born on 25 Jun 1657 in Massachusetts. viii. Elizabeth Edwards was born on 22 Feb 1666 in Massachusetts. 258. John North. John married Mary Bird. The child from this marriage was: 129 i. Mary North. Mary married John Searle, son of John Searle and Sarah Baldwin, on 10 May 1675 in Farmington Twp, Hartford, Ct. 259. Mary Bird. Mary married John North. 262. William Wellman. William married Elizabeth Spencer. The child from this marriage was: 131 i. Mary Wellman. Mary married William Moore. 263. Elizabeth Spencer. 34

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl Elizabeth married William Wellman. 384. Deacon George Graves was born about 1600 in England and died in Sep 1673 in Hartford, CT about age 73. General Notes: 1636 Settler of Hartford, Connecticut and His Descendants GENERATION 1 George Graves (1), referred to in many documents as Deacon George Graves (often spelled Grave, without the final "s"), was born in England[1],[2]. Based on the ages of his children, he may have been born about 1600. He died Sept. 1673 and was buried 27 Sept. 1673. (According to the Deming genealogy, he died 5 June 1668 in Wethersfield, Conn.) It is believed that he and all the other "original proprietors" (so called because they received their land from "the crown") of Hartford were buried beneath a large monument (on which their names are inscribed) at the rear of the Centre Church in Hartford. It was stated by genealogist John Card Graves of Buffalo, N.Y. that Deacon George Graves had a sister, Sarah Graves, who married Richard Lord of New London, Conn. (However, the IGI has a record of Sarah Graves marrying Richard Lord in Hartford in 1635[3]. Since he was an original settler at Cambridge, MA, and probably a part of the Hooker pilgrimage to Hartford in 1636, he may not have been "of New London." [4]) They were related to widow Ann Graves of Great Minores St., St. Botolph Parish, Aldgate (or Olgate), London, England, who by will proven 20 March 1676 gave annuities to the children of Deacon George in case of failure of issue to her grandson Joseph Hardey. It is also believed that George Graves had another sister, Abigail Graves, who first married William Andrews [5] and secondly married Nathaniel Barding[6], both in Hartford, CT or vicinity. It is believed that George Graves was from either Hertford, Hertfordshire, or from Braintree, Essex, England [7]. Because of this, it is interesting to note that there was a John Graves who settled in Roxbury, MA in May 1633[8], coming from Nazing (or Nazeing or Nasing), Essex, England, with wife and 5 children: John, Samuel, Jonathan, Sarah, and Mary. His wife died soon after arrival, and he then married Judith Alward, or Allard, in Dec. 1635, and had a daughter Hannah. He died 4 Nov. 1644, and is definitely not the same as John Graves of Concord, MA, mentioned in the next paragraph. The eldest son of John Graves of Roxbury, also named John, died 5 Dec. 1645. Nazing is less than 10 miles from Hertford (where George Graves may have been from), so it is possible the two were related. It was stated by John Card Graves that John Graves of Concord, Mass. was a brother of George. However, there is no known evidence of this relationship. Although it was cited as "part of the proof", the only "proof" as far as this author knows is a letter dated 27 Feb. 1675 from an aunt, Anna Graves of London, to John Graves of Guilford, Conn. She wrote that she was 92 at that time and her only daughter had died Nov. 1674. Based on the present evidence, it seems likely that Anna Graves was a sister-in-law of Deacon George Graves. There is also the possibility that Anna and Ann Graves were the same person. Research needs to be done in London records to further establish the facts. The reason this letter was cited as proof is that the date was misread as 1645. The letter is actually written to John Graves, son of Deacon George Graves, and not to John Graves of Concord. To establish this, the author has recently examined a photocopy of the actual letter and seen the envelope which is addressed to John Graves of Guilford, Conn. and not John of Concord. The brother George mentioned in the letter is not the immigrant Deacon George Graves but the son of George. The text of the letter is as follows. This letter and several others were stored in a bank vault in Madison, Conn. in 1990, and copies were in the possession of members of "The Deacon John Grave Foundation, Inc." located in Madison. "London, Febr'y the 27, 1675 Couzen John Graves in New England My kind love to your wife and children. Hoping yt these few lines will find you well as I pray ye Lord left me, in considering my age. Couzen having an oportunity of sending caused me to write this being the sixth letter to you since I received yours yt some of those may come safe to yr hand and to inform you yt hath pleased God to take away from me unto himself my deare and only daughter which is a great greafe and heavy burden to me in my great age (92) but considering whither she has gone I am satisfied. She departed this life ye 21st day of ye last November 1674. She had a great desire to hear from you before she died and if she had she would a remembered you at her death. And now couzen I am of great age and cannot expect to live long but have made my will and have left 50 pounds among you as a token of my remembrance after I am dead. I have left 10 pounds to yrself, 10 pounds to yr brother George and yr sister 10 pounds which is 30 pounds. The 20 pounds remainder for yr children. If it shd please ye Lord to take me out of this world before ye letter comes I have left to good bondsmen over here in trust my will. Ye one is Mr. William Griffing, a Merchant in Austin St. and ye other is Mr. James Arbell at ye White Anchor in ye little Minery. So I close commiting you to the protection of ye almighty God who never forsakes any yt wholey put their trust in him. Your loving Aunt till death. Anna Graves" George Graves was one of the original proprietors ,[9],[10] of Hartford, Conn., where he settled about 1636, on the south side of Elm St. about opposite the Daniel's Mill. A sketch map showing the south-side 35

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl plantation portion of Hartford in 1636 (map shown on next page) shows Deacon George Graves' house lot situated on the Little River between the lots of Governor Edward Hopkins and Stephen Post[11]. He was a weaver, in comfortable circumstances, and was appointed to inspect linen and woolen goods for the Colony at Hartford 3 June 1644,. He was chosen "Townsman", as the Selectmen were then called, in 1650 and 1668. He was Deputy to the General Court (Assembly) in 1657 and 1658, and fence viewer in 1666. He was married first in England1,[12], and his two eldest children were born there and brought to America by their father. He secondly married widow Sarah Ventres, mother-in-law of his son George. He was against the "withdrawers" from the First Church of Hartford in 1658, but afterwards on Feb. 22, 1670, when the Second Church was organized, he was one of the founders and the first Deacon of the new Church1,9. The Second Church was organized, as a result of baptismal and synodical controversy, by a group of 31 members of the First Church, under the leadership of the then senior minister, Rev. Whiting[13]. George's wife, Sarah, was also an original member of the new Church. Of his second wife it was said (in the Hartford Courant, Feb. 15, 1896) in a sketch of the three prominent women who united with the Church at that time, viz. Sarah Ensign, Sarah Graves, and Margaret Nash, "that she was a sincere Christian Woman who loved her church and whose simple service was a delight and joy, and the legacy of her influence and character helped to mould the belief for the next generation." The inventory of the estate of George Graves indicated a value of 278 pounds, 13s, 2d1,9. His will dated at Hartford 17 Sept. 1673, specified that his lands should "pay their rates according to their proportion, to the maintenance of the ministree at the new meeting house". He mentions his wife Sarah, sons George and John, son-in-law Jonathan Deming, daughter Mary Dow, and granddaughter Priscilla Markham. The planning for the movement of some of the people of Newtown (later Cambridge), MA, to found Hartford began prior to May 15, 1634. On this date the General Court gave them permission "to seeke out some convenient place," promising to confirm it to them, provided the place chosen was not prejudiced to any plantation already settled. According to Winthrop's journal[14], under the date of Oct. 15, 1635: "About sixty men, women and little children, went by land toward Connecticut with their cows, horses, and swine, and, after a tedious and difficult journey, arrived safe there." This apparently referred to the first group of settlers in Hartford (previously called Suckiaug by the Indians). Nearly half of this pioneer company from Newtown were recent arrivals from England. They arrived at their destination toward the end of October, their journey taking about two weeks. Thirteen men of this group returned to Newtown in November, having stayed in Hartford long enough to claim house lots and help the new settlers get established. A sketch showing the north-side plantation house lots of these first settlers is on the next page. The road from Little River to the north meadow was the precursor of present day Front Street. The road from the Palisado to Centinel Hill is now Main Street. The first group of settlers, led by Thomas Hooker[15] (picture on page 18), left Newtown on Tuesday, May 31, 1636. Many were from Newtown, but others came from other Massachusetts towns, or soon after their arrival from England. The location of his house lot indicates that George Grave arrived in 1636, but it is not known where he came from or exactly when in 1636. The settlers in 1636 did not make their way through an unmarked, trackless wilderness with only their compass to guide them, as has been stated by some writers. They followed a beaten path, already trodden that season by several other companies with cattle. The path led from Newtown on the north bank of the Charles River, through Watertown, Waltham, Weston, Wayland and Framingham, passing north of Cochituate Pond. Then it turned southward through the present borders of South Framingham, Ashland, Hopkinton and Westborough to Grafton. Then it crossed the Blackstone River, and went through the present town of Milbury, through Charlton to Sturbridge. From there it went through Fiskdale and Agawam, to Springfield. The route was then down the Connecticut River, crossing the river at the ferry at Windsor, finally arriving in Hartford. At least many of the 1636 settlers were granted lands in the south-side plantation, as shown on the map on page 12. Research Notes: The antecedents of George Grave(s) Sr., in England, have not been established (at least to the knowledge of the present writer). but the following may be clues--as presented by various genealogists 1). ": George Grave, freeholder in the Borough of Hertford [England] 1621" ('The Memorial History Of Hartford County, Connecticut, 1663-1884', by J. Hammond Trumbull. Boston, 1886), 2). "Sons George Jr. and John were related to widow Ann Grave of Great Minores St, St. Botolph Parish, OlGate, London, England, who by Will proven March 20, 1676, gave annuities to the children of George Grave Sen'r in case of failure of issue by her grandson Joseph Hardey." (same source). George Grave(s) Sr. emigrated to Massachusetts in 1636 and settled at Hartford, CN., where he became a prominent Puritan among Puritan colonists. His residence was on a house lot situated "on the Little River between the houses of Governor Edward Hopkins and Stephen Post, on the south side of Elm St. about opposite the Daniels Mill." (J.C.Graves, 'Graves Genealogy in America', and W.D. Love, 'The Colonial History of Hartford', pp.32, 108, 205) The sons, both by his 1st wife (name unknown at this time), were brought to America by their father, George 36

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl Grave(s), Sr. George Grave(s) Sr. was a weaver in comfortable circumstances. He was appointed at Hartford, on June 3, 1644, to inspect Linen and Woolen Goods for the Colony. In 1650 and 1668, he was chosen Townsman (Selectman) and Deputy for Hartford in the General Assembly Court in 1657 and 1658. In 1666, he was chosen 'Fence Viewer". In 1658 arose a baptismal and synodical controversy in the First [Puritan] Church in Hartford, because of which a group of 31 withdrew to form another church. He was against the " Withdrawers" , but on Feb. 22, 1670 was one of the Founders of the Second Church--and its first Deacon. His 2nd wife, Sarah Ventres Grave(s), was also an original member, "was a sincere Christian woman who loved her church and whose simple service was a delight and the legacy of her influence and character helped to mold the belief for the next generation." (Hartford Courant. Feb.15, 1896). The inventory of George Grave(s) Sr.'s Estate, on Sept. 30, 1673,, totaled 278 Pounds, 135sh.,2p.. George Grave Sr. mentions a granddaughter, Priscilla Markham, in his Will. He is listed as a Founder of Hartford on the Founder's Monument located in the Ancient Burial Ground (also called the Center Cemetery) adjacent to the First Church Of Christ at Main and Gold Sts; in downtown Hartford. As this was the only cemetery in Hartford until 1801, he would be buried there.

Noted events in his life were: â&#x20AC;˘ He signed a will on 17 Sep 1673 in Hartford, CT. His will follows: I, George Grave of Hartford, upon the River of Conecticutt, weaver, doe in this my Last Will & Testament give unto Sarah my wife all my houseing & Barne, orchards, Home Lott, Meadow Land, Swamp Land & upland, & whatever is in my house, for her to make use of during the time of her Life, and after her decease to be disposed of as followeth: I doe also hereby give unto my sonn John Grave one parcell of meadow Land Lying in the south meadow between Mr. Richards Land & Mr. Whitings Land, which peice of Land is by estimation allmost Three Acres. I doe also hereby give unto my son John Grave one parcell of Swamp Land Lying by the Land called the forty Acres, in the south meadow, Between Mr. Goodwins Land and Tho: Catlins Land, which parcell of Land is by estimation Two Acres & a halfe, both which parcells of Land are for him to injoy forever after the death of my wife. I doe also hereby give unto my sonn-in-law Jonathan Deming my Two Cowes, for him to injoy after my decease. I dow also give unto my daughter Mary Dow the sume of Tenn pounds, to be paid to her forty shillings in every yeare until the Ten pounds be discharged, next after my decease. I doe also hereby give unto my daughter Mary Dowe my great Brass pott & pott hooks, & also one feather Bed & Feather Bowlster, & one green Blankett, & one Pillow & two pillow beirs, for her to injoy after my wive's decease. I doe allso hereby give unto my granddaughter Priscilla Markham my least brass pott & pott hooks, & my Iron Kettle, & two of my best platters, a bigger & a lesser. I doe allso hereby give unto priscilla Marcum one Flock bed & one Bowlster, for her to Injoy after the death of my wife. I dow allso hereby give unto my sonn George Grave my house, Barne & Home Lott, orchards & all other of my Lands both meadow, Swamp & upland, Except what is before given away, to him during the time of his life & to his heirs forever, for him to possess after the death of my wife. I doe allso hereby give unto my sonn George Grave (my debts & the Legacies being payd) my Cattell, my household stuffe & what ever els is mine or due to me from any one, for him to possess & injoy forever, after the death of my wife. My will also is that all my Land shall pay their rates, according to their proportion, to the Maintenance of the Ministree at the new meeting house. My will and desire is that my sonn George Grave should take my Estate into his hands & custodie, & the care of my wife, his mother-in-law, & see that shee bee Comfortably provided for during the time of her life, she now not being in a fitt capacittie to help her selfe in this way. Also, if more than ordinary charges should arise by reason of any Long sickness that should attend her, that then the whole estate should share in the Charge that ariseth. Allso my will is that all the Lining that shall remayn after my wifes decease, which is not given before, shall be equally divided between my son George's wife & my daughter Dowe. I doe also hereby make my two sons George Grave & John Grave my Executors of this my last will & Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand. Witness: John Richards George Grave, Sen. Steven Hopkins Court Record, page 134, 25 Nov. 1673, Will proven. George married Unknown in England. Children from this marriage were: 192 i. George Graves. George married Elizabeth Ventres on 2 Apr 1651 in Hartford, CT. ii. John Graves was born about 1633 and died on 31 Dec 1695 about age 62. John married Elizabeth Cruttenden on 26 Nov 1657 in Guilford, New Haven, CT. George next married Sarah Ventres. 37

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Ancestors of Frank Stacey Searl Children from this marriage were: i. Sarah Graves was born after 1636 in Hartford, CT and died on 5 Jun 1668 in Wethersfield, CT. Sarah married Jonathan Deming on 21 Nov 1660 in Wethersfield, CT. ii. Mary Graves. Mary married Samuel Dow on 12 Dec 1665 in Hartford, CT. iii. Priscilla Graves. Priscilla married William Markham. 385. Unknown. Unknown married Deacon George Graves in England.

Tenth Generation (7th Great-Grandparents) 514. Richard Baldwin was born on 3 Jun 1576 in Cholesbury, Buckinghamshire, Englang and died on 1 Nov 1632 in Cholesbury, Buckinghamshire, Englang at age 56. Richard married Isabelle Harding. Children from this marriage were: i. John Baldwin was born in 1602 in Cholesbury, Buckinghamshire, Englang and died in 1606 at age 4. ii. Mary Baldwin was born in 1604 in Cholesbury, Buckinghamshire, Englang and died in 1627 at age 23. iii. Timothy Baldwin was born in 1605 in Cholesbury, Buckinghamshire, Englang and died in 1665 at age 60. iv. Hannah Baldwin was born in 1608 in Cholesbury, Buckinghamshire, Englang. v. Joseph Baldwin was born in 1610 in Cholesbury, Buckinghamshire, Englang and died in 1684 at age 74. vi. Nathaniel Baldwin was born in 1612 in Cholesbury, Buckinghamshire, Englang and died in 1658 at age 46. vii. Christian Baldwin was born in 1614 in Cholesbury, Buckinghamshire, Englang. viii. Sarah Baldwin was born in 1618 in Cholesbury, Buckinghamshire, Englang and died in 1621 at age 3. 257 ix. Sarah Baldwin. Sarah married John Searle, son of Unknown and Unknown, on 16 Mar 1639 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Sarah next married Alexander Edwards on 28 Apr 1642. 515. Isabelle Harding was born about 1582 and died about 1633 about age 51. Isabelle married Richard Baldwin.

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