1. Lawrence Pearl Sr. was born on 28 Aug 1792 in Frederick Co., Maryland, died BET 26 AND 28 OCT 1868 in Deavertown, Morgan Co., Ohio, and was buried on 30 Oct 1868 in St. Dominic's Cemetery, Mcluney, Harrison Twp. Perry Co., Ohio.
General Notes: The Perrells, and all of the variations of the name came from the British Isles. After the Normans invaded the British Isles in 1066, there eventually came intermarriages. The "root" of the name is the French "pere" meaning father, sire. Perrell (with various combinations of R's and L's), Perrill, Parrill, Perrin, Perrott are some of the many derivations.
We are still uncertain about the Pearl spelling, but they aren't from Spain, as stated in the biography of Francis Marion Pearl. We can only guess that those early Pearls in Massachusetts didn't know how to spell??? Both Daniel Perrell of Falling Waters, West Virginia, and Carolyn Perrell Wilson of Martinsburg, West Virginia, attribute the spelling change to a family feud "way back". More recently some, including one of Daniel's brothers, changed to Pearrell. We note here that the Perrells in West Virginia accent the first syllable of the name--Perr'ell, so it sounds like Pearl. We in Ohio accent the last syllable, so it sounds like Purr--l'. The Perrells of North Carolina pronounce it like the word "peril".
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Lawrence Pearl is buried at St. Dominic's Cemetery, McLuney, Perry Co., Ohio. The church, St. Dominic's, which originally was next to the cemetery, is now in Crooksville, Perry Co., Ohio, & is known as the Church of the Atonement. It is located in the NW 1/4 of Section 25 on the west side of TR 162, 1/2 mile north of Co. Road 84 (Pole Cat Rd.). It sits back from the road, up on a knoll.
On the St. Dominic Cemetery records it says that they were recorded by the Catholic Record Society (appeared in the Catholic Record Society Bulletin in June 1980, Mrs. Betty Bellous and Mrs. Marion Berry on 27 July 1980, Mimi Underwood and Nancy Rains in August 1983, and Norma Ortman and Maxine Fisher on 4 July 1987). The cemetery is in very poor condition, accounting for the differences between the four recordings. Differences have been noted in brackets ( ). It is left up to the researcher to determine which version is correct.
Lawrence's tombstone reads: Lawrence Pearl, died 28 Oct. 1868, age 76 years, 2 months, born 28 Aug. 1792, There is also a paragraph on the bottom of the tombstone which I couldn't read. Someone said that the tombstone said that he was born in Frederick Co., Md.
The Church of the Atonement is located at 320 Winter Street, Crooksville, Ohio 43731
Names mentioned in Lawrence Pearl's Will are as follows: John J. Pearl, John Gossman, Lawrence Pearl, Catharine Brecht, Ruth Deaver, Francix X. Pearl, W. A. Pearl, heirs of S. A. Deaver, Susannah Gossman, Mary Springer, Anthony Diss, Eleanore Longstreth.
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Lawrence Pearl bought land in Whitely Twp., Greene Co., PA, 1 April 1828 from Asa Wilson. He sold the land to Conrod Clovis on 8 Dec. 1836.
Property Record of Lawrence Pearl dated 8 Dec. 1836 between Lawrence Pearl of Whitely Twp., in the County of Green, and State of Pennsylvania and Susanna his wife of the one part, and Conrod Clovis of the place aforesaid of the other part. Signed and sealed 8th day of December A.D. 1836.
Lawrence Pearl of the County of Green and State of Pennsylvania" bought 80 acres of land on 30 Dec. 1836 from John Conaway and wife, Casalina, for $600 in Morgan Co., Ohio.
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Montgomery County, Maryland, Marriages, 1798-1875 -- Woman's Name:
Nicholls:
Susanah & Laurence Pearen 4 October 1814
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Will of Lawrence Pearl - Proven August 21, 1879
In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Lawrence Pearl of York Township, Morgan County, Ohio, do make and establish this my last Will and Testament.
I give to my wife, Margaret, during her life the house and twenty-seven acres of ground adjoining thereto situated in York Township, Morgan County, Ohio, it being the East half of the North East quarter of Section Twenty Seven of Township 14, Range fourteen, containing eighty acres more or less and in addition thereto one black cow and one yearling heiffer and one pit pig and two bedsteads and bedding, one corner cupboard, two pictures and frames, one rocking chair, three new chairs, and the cooking stove, and one bureau and sufficient cooking utensils and dishes
to be selected by my executors, one four-leaf dining table and the carpet in the house.
2nd. I want all the rest of my Personal Property sold by my Executors without appraisement and of the proceeds thereof to pay my funeral expenses and debts and the balance to be equally divided among my children and the balance of the real estate not bequeathed to my wife is to be rented out by my Executors during my wife's life and after her death to be sold and the proceeds thereof to be equally divided among my children after paying Executors and other expenses necessary.
3rd. I do appoint James P. Longstreth and John Gossman my executors of this my last Will & Testament.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day of August in the year of our Lord One Thousand and Eight Hundred and Sixty Eight (1868).
Signed: Lawrence Pearl
Signed and acknowledged by said Lawrence Pearl as his last Will & Testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence.
Signed: Martin V. Wood (his X mark)
Signed: J. M. Weaver
The State of Ohio
Morgan County Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court J. M. Weaver one of the ________ witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Lawrence Pearl, deceased who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the _____ of said Will depose and says that the paper before him perporting to be the last Will and Testament of Lawrence Pearl now deceased is the Will of said deceased, Lawrence Pearl that he was present at the execution of said Will at the request of the Testator - signed his name to the same as a witness in his presence and that he saw the said Lawrence Pearl, deceased, sign and seal Will and heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will and Testament. That the said Lawrence Pearl at the time of making, signing, and sealing said Will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever and that Martin V. Wood the other subscribed witness signed in my presence.
Signed: J. M. Weaver
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this ___day of September AD 1873
Signed: D. C. Pinkerton
Probate Judge
The State of Ohio
Morgan County Probate Court
Personally appeared in open Court Martin V. Wood one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will & Testament of Lawrence Pearl, deceased, who being duly sworn according to law to speak the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the execution of said Will deports and says that the paper before him purporting to be the last Will & Testament of Lawrence Pearl now deceased is the Will of said deceased Lawrence Pearl and that he was present at the execution of said Will at the request of the Testator subscribing his name to the same as a witness in his presence and that he heard him acknowledge the same to be his last Will & Testament, that the said Lawrence Pearl at the time of making, signing and sealing said Will was of legal age and of sound and disposing mind and memory and under no undue or unlawful restraint whatsoever.
Signed by: Martin V. Wood (his mark)
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 20th day of September AD 1873.
Lawrence Pearl ) David C. Pinkerton, Probate Judge
Will of ) September 20, 1873
The Will of Lawrence Pearl deceased was this day brought before the Court and duly proven by the oaths of J. M. Weaver and Martin V. Wood the subscribing witnesses to the same whose testimony in relation to the execution of said Will was reduced to writing subscribed and sworn to in open Court.
Ordered by the Court that the Will and proof thereof so reduced to writing be filed and recorded.
Signed: D. C. Pinkerton, Judge
Administrator's or Executor's Accounts
James P. Longstreth, Executor of the Estate of Lawrence Pearl - Final Account - Said Executor charges himself as follows:
To: Balance in hands of said Executor at date of last settlement: Debit: $ 311.89
To 2/3 Rent of Farm from 10/23/73 to 10/23/74 - 53.33-1/3
To 2/3 Rent of Farm from 11/1/74 to 4/1/76 $94.44-2/3
To 2/3 Rent of Farm from 4/1/76 to 4/1/77 $66.66-2/3
To 2/3 Rent of Farm from 4/1/77 to 4/1/78 $66.66-2/3
To 2/3 Rent of Farm from 4/1/78 to 4/1/79 $66.66-2/3
To 2/3 Rent of Farm from 4/1/79 to 4/1/80 $66.66-2/3
To 2/3 Rent of Farm from 4/1/80 to 4/1/81 $56.66-2/3
To 2/3 Rent of Farm from 4/1/81 to 4/1/82 $36.66-2/3
Total Debits: $819.56
Said executor claims credits as follows:
To wit:
By Amount paid to the following :
1. John J. Pearl, $ 1.35
2. John Gossman, $ 1.35
3. Lawrence Pearl, $1.35
4. Catherine Brecht, $ 1.35
5. Ruth Deaver, $ 1.35
6. Francis X. Pearl, $ 1.35
7. W. A. Pearl, $ 1.35
8. Heirs of S. A. Deaver, $ 1.35
9. Susanna Gossman, $41.05
10. John Gossman, $ 8.36
11. Mary Springer, $48.36
12. John Gossman, $21.33
13. John Gossman, $63.72
14. John Gossman, $20.05
15. J. M. Stanbery, $ 3.00
16. Henry Martin, $10.94
17. Joseph Barryhouse?, $ 2.50
18. Mary Springer, $2.35
19. Mary Springer, $ 2.66
20. John Gossman, $21.32
21. Catherine Brecht, $25.98
22. Anthony Diss, $45.33
23. Heirs of S. A. Deaver, $25.98
24. Eleanor Longstreth, $45.33
25. F. X. Pearl, $25.98
26. Ruth Deaver, $25.98
27. Lawrence Pearl, $25.98
28. John J. Pearl, $25.98
29. J. M. Ebbert-repairs on farm, $33.16
30. Wm. F. Ball, repairs on farm, $30.30
31. H. C. James, repairs on farm, $33.50
32. W. A. Pearl, $25.98
33. Townsend Bro. Tombstone for deceased, omitted by mistake at last settlement, $25.00
34. Taxes omitted by last settlement, $ 6.28
35. Taxes paid, $ 7.36
36. Taxes Paid, $ 7.19
37. Taxes paid, $7.19
38. Taxes Paid, $6.82
39. Taxes Paid, $9.37
40. Taxes Paid, $7.05
41. Taxes Paid, $14.67
42. Taxes Paid, $10.03
43. Taxes Paid, $ 6.06
44. Taxes Paid, $7.45
45. Taxes Paid, $12.58
46. Taxes Paid, $5.43
47. Printers Fees, $ 1.??
48. Auctioneers & Appraisers Fees, $13.75
Totals: Debit $819.56 -- Credit $773.57
Some of the heirs, mentioned in Box 144 in the Court House were: Catharine Brecht and Vincent Brecht, Laurence Pearl and Rebecca Pearl of Brownville, Nebraska, F. X. Pearl, Susannah Gossman and John Gossman, Eleanor Longstreth and James P. Longstreth, Mary Diss and Anthony Diss, Mary Springer (probably daughter of Elizabeth Springer), Reuben and Ruth Deaver, Francis X. Pearl and Sarah M. Pearl, T.(H?) T. Deaver*, Martha Appleman, Minerva Weiner, Mary A. Potts, Matilda Deaver, and Mary A. Deaver, William P. Appleman, John Weiner, and Francis Deaver.
NOTE:*Don't have any idea who this is.
In the box also, there was a slip which said - Joseph Pearl was a son and heir of Laurence Pearl and that he has been absent from the State of Ohio for more than 18 years and hasn't been heard from and is believed to be dead.* 27 Jan. 1883. There was also Wm. A. Pearl and Elizabeth Pearl.
There was a note which said that Laurence Pearl owed Mrs. Soloman Gossman for 20 lbs. of flour. Signed by Lnigilla (sp.?) Gossman.
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Someone who is related to Alexander Pearl back in Md. sent my cousin a bunch of things. There were 2 letters of real interest, however, it turned out to be a dead end. One was to a Mrs. Harrison W. Pearl, 17 Bartlett Ave., Belmont, Mass. from Mrs.
Joe B. Pearl, Route 2, Rogers, Ark., dated May 31, 1954:
Dear Mrs. Pearl:
This is in answer to your letter of May 19 on which you request information about my husband's family. My husband's name is Joe Bernard Pearl. He was born in Caldwell, Kansas, Mar. 26, 1907. His father was Charles Albert Pearl. He was born Jan. 13, 1970 at Junction City, Kansas*. I don't know his mother's date of birth. Her maiden name is Emma Willett. Both parents are dead. The family home is in El Reno, Okla. The husband has two brothers and a sister living. They are of English & French ancestry. An uncle George S. Pearl compiled a genealogy of the family several years ago. I don't know if he completed it or not. He died several years ago. His widow lives in Fort Worth, Texas. You might be able to get some information from her. Hope this meager information will be of some help to you. If there is anything else I can do for you please let me know.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Joe B. Pearl (Mrs. Mary)
The above letter & letter below were written by Sylvia Pearl Inman's relative.
*He was born in Ohio, not Kansas.
Sylvia I called George S. Pearl, Jr. who lives in Dallas, Texas. He said he knows nothing of his father compiling a genealogy of the Pearl family & said he knows nothing of the lineage. You could tell he wasn't interested either. That darn well may be because of the black there. Have you ever contacted him or any of his siblings or did you know anything about this? We have been very stuck on getting anything else. Have you talked to Patricia this year.
Here is the other letter:
Letter dated Sep. 28, 1933, from James Pearl, 3700 Lake Park, Ave., Chicago, Illinois to Mrs. Florence Fender Binkley, 1120 W. 40 St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma:
Dear Mrs. Binckley:
You may recall that when you were here I claimed to have had a record of Lawrence Pearl and that I failed to produce it.
I found the record in the letter of one of my correspondents quite accidentally dating back to 1925.
He had met a Charles A. Pearl in Portland, Oregon at that time, who was a grandson of Lawrence Pearl of Morgan Co., Ohio who said Lawrence was born in East Virginia*.
Whether by that he used the word East to distinguish from West Virginia is of course unknown to me.
Your letter mentions Lawrence as having been born in Greene Co., Pa. This Charles A. Pearl may have the records you seek.
Kindly let me have your complete family record as far back as possible at your earliest convenience. Omit nothing.
Sincerely yours
*Lawrence was born in Frederick Co., MD. His daughter Susannah was born in Frederick Co., MD & son Joseph was probably born there also. He was married in Montgomery Co., MD and
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History of Green Co., Pa., 1682-1781 and Biography & Recollection of Rev. Wm. Hanna, published 1882 found in the Western Room at the Washington Co. Free Library in Hagerstown, Maryland, reference 974.88H
Greene Co. was part of Washington Co. until February 9, 1796. After that, Greene Co. had these townships: Morgan and Cumberland organized in July, 1781; Franklin, July 16, 1787; Greene, April, 1782; Richhill, March 13, 1793. Since then, these have been sub-divided into Jefferson, Morris, Aleppo, Dunkard, Monongahela, Springhill, Jackson, Gilmore, Center, Marion, Washington, Wayne, Whiteley, and Perry.
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1820 Census, Greene Twp., Greene County, Pennsylvania, Roll #98, pg.354 (next to last sheet on roll):
Perl, Laurence
1 free colored male under 14 - Joseph
1 free colored male 26-45 - Lawrence
3 free colored females under 14 - Susannah, Jr., Sarah, Eleanor
1 free colored female 26-45 - Susannah, Sr.
1830 Census, Whitely Twp., Greene Co., Pennsylvania, Roll #162, pg.162:
Perrill, Lawrence
1 free colored male 36-55 - Lawrence
1 free colored male 10-24 - Joseph
1 free white female 30-40 - Susannah
4 free colored females under 10 - Catherine, Ruth, Mary, Elizabeth
3 free colored females 10-24 - Susannah, Sarah, Eleanor
1840 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #417, pg. 239B:
Pearl, Lawrence
White males:
3 under age of 5 - John, William, Francis
2 between ages 5 & 10 - Lawrence, Jr. & Benedict
1 between ages 20 & 30 - Joseph
1 between ages 40 & 50 - Lawrence, Sr.
White females:
2 between ages 10 & 15- Elizabeth & Mary
3 between ages 15 & 20 - Ruth, Catherine & Eleanor
2 between ages 20 & 30 - Sarah & Susannah, Jr.
1 between ages 40 & 50 - Susannah, Sr.
2 persons engaged in agriculture
1850 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #715, pg.77B, Dwelling #294, Family #503, dated 18 September 1850:
Pearl, Lawrence, m, 57, farmer, $1,000, MD
Susanna, wife, f, 55, can't read, MD
Catherine, dau, f, 27, can't read, PA
Mary, dau, f, 23, can't read, PA
Elizabeth, dau, f, 21, PA
Benedict, son, m, 18(20), PA
Lawrence, son, m, 17, PA
John James, son, 14, attends school, PA
William A., son, m, 12(13), attends school, PA(OH)
Francis, son, m, 10, attends school, PA(OH)
Next door to Lawrence & Margaret is Affadilla DEAVER. She was the second wife of Reuben H. Deaver, the father of Henry T. & Reuben H. Deaver Jr., who married Lawrences's daughter's, Sarah Ann & Ruth, respectively. Affadilla Deaver is listed in the Directory of Underground Railway Operators (http://www.ugrr.org/ur-names.htm). From Deaver researchers Larry Warren & Leslie Maynard: Affadilla, was born Feb. 22, 1808 in Maine, the d/o Nathan and Lyda (Weeks) Moody, who moved to Ohio when Affadilla was nine years old. She married Reuben Deaver Aug 1828 and later was an underground railway agent and abolitionist. The route was known as #9 escape route and started at the Ohio River and converged with routes at Coshocton and then to Canada. Affadilla Moody died Mar 11, 1876 in Morgan County, OH. She is buried at Black Oak Cemetery in Morgan County.
1860 Census, Deavertown P.O., York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #1016, Dwelling #2034, Family #1896, Dated 4 August 1860, pg. 282, line __:
Pearl, Lawrence, wm, 68, farmer, $1800, $400, MD
Margaret, 2nd wife, wf, 55, MD
*Francis H., wm, 20, farm hand, OH
**Welch, John, wm, 14, OH
*Francis X. --His middle name is Xavier.
**John Welch is Margaret's son by her previous marriage.
In the 1870 census, Margaret, then widowed, is listed with the John James Pearl family. In the 1880 Census Margaret is listed with P. (James P.) Longstreth & Ellen (Eleanore) Pearl Longstreth. These censuses follow below.
1870 Census, Ohio, York Twp., Morgan Co., Fam.22, pg.253, Dated 11 Aug. 1870:
Pearl, John J., wm, 34, farmer, $1,800, $500, PA
Sarah E., wife, wf, 30, keeps house, DEL
Francis*, son, wm, 6, attends school, WIS
Mary L., dau., wf, 4, WIS
Ella A., dau., wf, 8 mos., OH
Margaret Pearl**, wf, 75**, infirmed at home, MD
*His name is Franklin on other censuses.
**This is Lawrence Pearl's 2nd wife. Her age is 55 in the 1860 Census. Not sure which is correct? See
Lawrence's notes for the 1860 Census.
1880 Census, Ohio, Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Roll 1057, ED206, p.20, l.23, Dwelling #140, Family #149, Dated 16 June 1880:
*Longstreth, P., wm, 60, farmer, OH,PA,PA
**Ellen, wife, wf, keeping house, 59(60?), PA,PA(MD),PA(MD)
Susan E., dau., wf, 34, dressmaker, OH,OHPA
Francis, son, wm, 31, farm hand, OH,OH,PA
Sylvester, son, wm, 27, coal miner, OH,OH,PA
Alva J., son, wm, 24, farm hand, OH,OH,PA
Charles A., son, wm, 18, OH,OH,PA
Lillie C., dau., wf, 14, OH,OH,PA
#Pearl, Margret, wf, 90?, boarder, MD,MD,MD
*His first name is James. It is James P. Longstreth
**Her name is Eleanor.
#2nd wife & widow of Lawrence Pearl. Elsewhere else we have her birth-year given as 1808.
NOTE: On the 1880 FHL Film 1255057 National Archives Film T9-1057, Pg.107D it shows "J. P." Longstreth. On the above census it just showed "P.".
Noted events in his life were:
• Alt. Birth: Alt. Birth, 28 Aug 1792.
• Will: Filed at Morgan Co., Ohio Court House, page 129 & 130.
• Census: 1840. York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio
• Census: 1820. Greene Twp., Greene Co., Pa.
• Census: 1830. Whitely Twp., Greene Co., Pa.
• Census: 1850. York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio
• Census: 1860. Deavertown P.O., York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio
Lawrence married Susannah Nichols on 4 Oct 1814 in Montgomery Co., Maryland. Susannah was born on 14 Oct 1796 in Montgomery Co.(?), Maryland, died on 23 Feb 1852 in Deavertown, Morgan Co., Ohio, at age 55, and was buried in Feb 1852 in St. Barnabas Cem., Deavertown, Morgan Co., Ohio.
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Marriage Record: 4 Oct 1814. In the keeping of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Montgomery Co., Maryland. Lawrence Pearl's name is spelled Laurence Pearen and Susannah's is written as Susanah Nicholls. This was copied from the original and the original may have been hard to read.?
• Marriage Record: 4 Oct 1814. In the keeping of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Montgomery Co., Maryland. Lawrence Pearl's name is spelled Laurence Pearen and Susannah's is written as Susanah Nicholls. This was copied from the original and the original may have been hard to read.?
Noted events in her life were:
• Alt. Birth: Alt. Birth, 14 Oct 1796. Maryland
Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i. Joseph Pearl was born about 1815 in Probably Frederick Co., MD and died on 19 Jan 1884 in York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, about age 69.
+ 3 F ii. Susannah Elizabeth Pearl was born on 8 Feb 1817 in Frederick Co., Maryland, died on 28 May 1895 in Rose Farm, Morgan Co., Ohio, at age 78, and was buried in May 1895 in Church Of Atonement Cemetery.
+ 4 F iii. Sarah Ann Pearl was born BET 17 AND 27 JAN 1819 in Greene County, Pennsylvania, died on 22 Feb 1852 in Chapel Hill, Perry Co., Ohio, about age 1845, and was buried in Feb 1852 in St. Francis Of Assisi Church Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Perry Co., Ohio.
+ 5 F iv. Eleanor Pearl was born on 12 May 1820 in Greene Co., PA, died on 22 Nov 1898 in McLuney, Perry Co., OH, at age 78, and was buried in Nov 1898 in St. Dominic Cemetery, Mcluney, Perry Co., OH.
+ 6 F v. Catherine Pearl was born in 1823 in Greene Co., Pennsylvania, died BET 14 AND 18 NOV 1886 in Section 19, Florence Twp., Norway, Benton Co., Iowa, and was buried in St. Michael's Cemetery, Norway, Benton Co., Iowa.
+ 7 F vi. Ruth Pearl was born in 1825 in Greene Co., PA and died on 27 Feb 1897 in Alexandria Cemetery, Thayer County, NE, at age 72.
+ 8 F vii. Mary Pearl was born in 1827 in Greene Co., Pennsylvania and died between 1870 and 1880 in Ohio?, about age 43.
+ 9 F viii. Elizabeth Pearl was born in 1829 in Greene Co., Pennsylvania, died on 30 Sep 1864 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., Ohio, at age 35, and was buried in St. Thomas Catholic Church Cemetery, Zanesville, Ohio.
10 M ix. Benedict Pearl was born on 28 Aug 1830 in Greene Co., PA, died on 10 Jan 1857 in Perry Co., OH, at age 26, and was buried on 12 Jan 1857 in St. Dominic Cemetery, Mcluney, Harrison Twp. Perry Co., OH.
Benedict married Catherine after Nov 1850 in Probably Perry Co., Ohio.
11 M x. Lawrence Pearl Jr. was born on 23 Feb 1834 in Greene Co., PA, died on 31 Jan 1900 in Alexandria, Thayer Co., NE, at age 65, and was buried in 1900 in Alexandria, Thayer Co., NE.
Lawrence married Rebecca . Rebecca died after 20 Sep 1883 in Brownsville, Nemaha Co., NE and was buried in Alexandria, Thayer Co., NE.
+ 12 M xi. John James Pearl was born on 8 Mar 1836 in Greene Co., Pennsylvania, died on 27 Mar 1923 in Shawnee, Perry Co., OH, at age 87, and was buried on 30 Mar 1923 in St. Patrick Cemetery, Junction City, OH.
+ 13 M xii. William Andrew Pearl was born on 18 Mar 1837 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 8 Aug 1918 in Elreno, Canadian Co., OK, at age 81, and was buried in Aug 1918 in Catholic Cemetery In Elreno, OK.
+ 14 M xiii. Francis Xavier Pearl was born on 11 May 1840 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 13 Apr 1925 in Hebron, Thayer Co., NE, at age 84, and was buried on 15 Apr 1925 in Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Thayer Co., NE.
Lawrence next married Margaret Marshall Welch on 14 Oct 1852. Margaret was born about 1805 in Maryland.
Children from this marriage were:
15 M i. John R. Welch was born about 1845.
Second Generation 2. Joseph Pearl was born about 1815 in Probably Frederick Co., MD and died on 19 Jan 1884 in York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, about age 69.
General Notes: Joseph was probably born in Frederick Co., Maryland.
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Joseph Pearl left Ohio and moved to Missouri in 1850. He apparently moved back to Ohio at some point in his life. He could not be located at the time of his father, Lawrence's, death and was presumed dead, but he turned up later in Ohio, as there is a death record for him in Morgan County. Also, it looks like it is Joseph on the 1850 and 1860 Ohio censuses shown below.
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Settlement of Estate of Joseph Pearl, deceased, in Morgan County. Hearing on settlement Tuesday, September 8th, 1885.
NOTICE OF APPRAISEMENT
ESTATE of Joseph Pearl, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that an inventory and appraisement of the Estate and Property of Joseph Pearl late of Morgan County, deceased, will be taken at the court house in Morgan Township, on the 16th day of February 1884 commencing at 10 o'clock a.m. and continuing from day to day until completed.
Date this 25th day of January 1884.
Signed: William Blenw
Administrator.
The State of Ohio, Morgan County, ss.
William Blen____* on the estate of Joseph Pearl deceased, makes oath that copies of the above notice were posted up in two of the most public places in York Township, in which the deceased last dwelt, on the 25th day of January, A.D. 1884, and that Susannah Gossman and Eleanor Longstreth who reside in Morgan County, were duly notified of the time and place of making such Inventory and Appraisement, not less than five days previous therein.
Signed: William Blenw
Sworn and subscribed in this 16th day of February 1884.
Signed: _____________*
*Can't make out his name. Probate Judge
ADMINISTRATOR'S OR EXECUTOR'S ACCOUNTS
William Blenw, Administrator of the Estate of Joseph Pearl Deceased
In account with said Estate Final Account
Said Administrator charges himself as follows:
To Account received from Wm. Taylor, Sheriff as the distributive ____ of Joseph Pearl out of the proceeds arising from the sale of lands in partition, in Case of James P. Longstreth, Executor of the Will of Lawrence Pearl--against--Susannah Gossman et al -- $99.68
To Cash received from James P. Longstreth on Note -- $64.00.
Total -- $163.68
Said Administrator claims the following:
1884 Credits to wit:
Feb. 16, By cash paid Appraiser Voucher 1 $3.00
" " " " " Probate Judge " 2 7.46
Dec. 20 " Taxes " 3 2.01
Dec. 1885 & June 1886 (audit obtained) 3.41
1885 " " for June 1885 1.63
June 5 " Cash to J.R. Foulke for posting notice " 4 2.00
Administrator's Allowance 9.82
By Costs this Settlement " 5 4.68
Balance 129.67
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1841 Marriage Record, St. Francis Church, Chapel Hill, Ohio, August 13, 1841, Joseph Pearl and Anna Riley. Witnesses: Leats(?) Morgan and Catherine Thompson. Fr. Aegiding Olivetti officiated at their marriage.
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1820 Census, Greene Twp., Greene County, Pennsylvania, Roll #98, pg.354 (next to last sheet on roll):
Perl, Laurence
1 free colored male under 14 - Joseph
1 free colored male 26-45 - Lawrence
3 free colored females under 14 - Susannah, Jr., Sarah, Eleanor
1 free colored female 26-45 - Susannah, Sr.
1830 Census, Whitely Twp., Greene Co., Pennsylvania, Roll #162, pg.162:
Perrill, Lawrence
1 free colored male 36-55 - Lawrence
1 free colored male 10-24 - Joseph
1 free white female 30-40 - Susannah
4 free colored females under 10 - Catherine, Ruth, Mary, Elizabeth
3 free colored females 10-24 - Susannah, Sarah, Eleanor
1840 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #417, pg. 239B:
Pearl, Lawrence
White males:
3 under age of 5 - John, William, Francis
2 between ages 5 & 10 - Lawrence, Jr. & Benedict
1 between ages 20 & 30 - Joseph
1 between ages 40 & 50 - Lawrence, Sr.
White females:
2 between ages 10 & 15- Elizabeth & Mary
3 between ages 15 & 20 - Ruth, Catherine & Eleanor
2 between ages 20 & 30 - Sara
I think that this is our Joseph Pearl on the 1850 & 1860 censuses below but am not 100% sure. I haven't been able to find him in other censuses even though he didn't die until January 1884 :
1850 Census, OH, Perry Co., Bearfield Twp., Roll 719, Pg. 277, Line 1, 170/170, Nov. 13, 1950:
Parrel, Joseph, wm, 35, mechanic, PA
Mary Ann, wife, 26, OH
Sarah A., wf, 8, attends school, OH
Mary Parrel, wf, 3*, attends school, OH
Matthias, wm, 1, OH
Mary Ann Mercer, wf, 16, OH
Mary Ann can't read & write.
*Can't believe she is going to school.
1860 Census, OH, Lawrence Co., Ironton P.O, & Village, Roll 997, Pg.193, Line 25, 481/465:
Joseph Pearl, wm, 38, day laborer, PA
Mary Ann, wf, 30, OH
Mary, wf, 14, attends school, OH
Matthias, wm, 12, attends school, OH
M_______?, wf, 8, attends school, OH
Catherine, wf, 6, attends school, OH
Joseph, wm, 4 (twin), OH
Joseph, wm, 4 (twin), OH
Mary Ann can't read.
NOTE: Both children are named Joseph.
Joseph married Nancy Ann Riley on 13 Aug 1841.
Joseph next married Mary Ann Hiles about 1849.
Children from this marriage were:
16 F i. Martha Pearl was born on 28 Jan 1851 in Probably Missouri.
3. Susannah Elizabeth Pearl was born on 8 Feb 1817 in Frederick Co., Maryland, died on 28 May 1895 in Rose Farm, Morgan Co., Ohio, at age 78, and was buried in May 1895 in Church Of Atonement Cemetery.
General Notes: Church of the Atonement Cemetery Records: Gossman, Susannah, wife of John J. died 20 May 1895, age 79y, 3m,20d.
1820 Census, Greene Twp., Greene County, Pennsylvania, Roll #98, pg.354 (next to last sheet on roll):
Perl, Laurence
1 free colored male under 14 - Joseph
1 free colored male 26-45 - Lawrence
3 free colored females under 14 - Susannah, Jr., Sarah, Eleanor
1 free colored female 26-45 - Susannah, Sr.
1830 Census, Whitely Twp., Greene Co., Pennsylvania, Roll #162, pg.162:
Perrill, Lawrence
1 free colored male 36-55 - Lawrence
1 free colored male 10-24 - Joseph
1 free white female 30-40 - Susannah
4 free colored females under 10 - Catherine, Ruth, Mary, Elizabeth
3 free colored females 10-24 - Susannah, Sarah, Eleanor
1840 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #417, pg. 239B:
Pearl, Lawrence
White males:
3 under age of 5 - John, William, Francis
2 between ages 5 & 10 - Lawrence, Jr. & Benedict
1 between ages 20 & 30 - Joseph
1 between ages 40 & 50 - Lawrence, Sr.
White females:
2 between ages 10 & 15- Elizabeth & Mary
3 between ages 15 & 20 - Ruth, Catherine & Eleanor
2 between ages 20 & 30 - Sarah & Susannah, Jr.
1 between ages 40 & 50 - Susannah, Sr.
2 persons engaged in agriculture
1850 Census, OH, Perry Co., Bearfield Twp., Pgs. 274B & 275A, Lines 42 & 1, 148/148, 11 & 12 Nov. 1850:
Gosman, John J., head, wm, 29, farmer, mar., OH
Susanna E., wife, wf, 32, mar., MD
Matilda A., dau., wf, 7, attends school, OH
Mary M., dau., wf, 6, attends school, OH
Joseph A., son, wm, 4, attends school, OH
Susanna E., dau., wf, 3, OH
Martha E., dau., wf, 4 mos., OH
John & Susanna can't read or write.
1860 Census, Ohio, Deavertown, York Twp., Morgan Co., Roll 1016, pg.539 (lst half) house #2159, l.13, dated 9 August 1860:
Gossman, John, m, 40, farmer, $3,000, $600, OH
Susannah, wife, f, 42(43), OH(MD)
Matilda A., dau, f, 17, domestic, OH
Mary, dau, f, 15, OH
Joseph, son, m, 12, OH
Susannah, dau, f, 10, OH
Martha E., dau, f, 9, OH
John, son, m, 7, OH
Francis A., son, m, 5, OH
Vincent, son, m, 3, OH
Agathy, dau, f, 2, OH
Susannah married John James Gossman on 7 Jan 1842 in Deavertown, Morgan Co., Ohio. John was born on 30 Nov 1820 in Deavertown, Morgan Co., Ohio, died on 11 Dec 1910 in Rose Farm, Morgan Co., Ohio, at age 90, and was buried on 13 Dec 1910 in Church Of The Atonement Cemetery, Crooksville, Perry. The cause of his death was stroke.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 1860. Ohio,Morgan Co.,York Twp.
• Census: 1860. Deavertown P.O., York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio
• Census: 1870. Ohio,Morgan Co.,York Twp.
• Census: 1880. Ohio,Morgan Co.,York Twp.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 17 F i. Matilda Agatha "Tillie" Gossman was born on 3 Feb 1843 in Rose Farm, Morgan Co., Ohio, died on 31 Mar 1931 in Chapel Hill, Perry Co., Ohio, at age 88, and was buried in Apr 1931 in St. Francis/Chapel Hill Cemetery, Row 2, Chapel Hill, Perry Co., OH.
+ 18 F ii. Mary Magdelene Gossman was born on 21 May 1844 in OH and died between 1875 and 1876 in Probably Morgan Co., OH, about age 31.
+ 19 M iii. Joseph Andrew Gossman was born on 8 Mar 1846 in Rose Farm, Morgan Co., Ohio.
+ 20 F iv. Susannah E. (Ann) Gossman was born on 27 Dec 1848 in Rose Farm, Morgan Co., Ohio, died on 5 Aug 1925 in Norway Or Fairfax, Benton Co., Iowa, at age 76, and was buried in Aug 1925 in Iowa.
+ 21 F v. Martha Eleanor Gossman was born on 13 Jan 1850 in Rose Farm, Morgan Co., Ohio, died on 27 Jan 1931 in Normal, Mclean Co., Illinois, at age 81, and was buried on 29 Jan 1931 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Mclean Co., Illinois.
+ 22 M vi. John William Gossman was born on 12 Dec 1851 in Rose Farm, Morgan Co., Ohio, died on 1 Dec 1922 in Crooksville, Perry Co., Ohio, at age 70, and was buried in Dec 1922 in Church Of Atonement Cemetery, Perry Co., Ohio.
+ 23 M vii. Francis Andrew Gossman was born on 30 Apr 1854 in Rose Farm. Morgan Co., Ohio, died on 5 May 1912 in Viking, Alberta, Canada, at age 58, and was buried in May 1912 in Viking Cemetery, Viking, Alberta, Canada.
+ 24 M viii. Vincent Charles Gossman was born BET 24 AND 25 MAR 1856 in Rose Farm, Morgan County, Ohio, died on 19 May 1932 in Crooksville, Perry Co., Ohio, about age 1928, and was buried on 21 May 1932 in Church Of The Atonement Cemetery, Crooksville, Perry Co., Ohio.
+ 25 F ix. Agatha Veronica Gossman was born on 27 Mar 1858 in Rose Farm, Morgan Co., Ohio, died on 14 Jan 1937 at Her Home In Crooksville, Perry Co., Ohio, at age 78, and was buried in 1937 in Church Of Atonement Cemetey, Crooksville, Perry Co., Ohio.
4. Sarah Ann Pearl was born BET 17 AND 27 JAN 1819 in Greene County, Pennsylvania, died on 22 Feb 1852 in Chapel Hill, Perry Co., Ohio, about age 1845, and was buried in Feb 1852 in St. Francis Of Assisi Church Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Perry Co., Ohio.
General Notes: Sarah Ann Pearl was baptized Sara Ann Perrell on 17 November 1819, at St. Patrick's Church, Pittsburgh, Pennsylania, by Rev. Wm. F.X. O'Brien, Pastor. Sponsors: Stacey Hoy and Catherine Cain.
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Tombstone Record has SARAH A. - Wife of HENRY T. DEAVER - Died - Feb. 22, 1852.
St. Francis/Chapel Hill Cemetery, Row 3: Deaver, Sarah A. (Ann Pearl), d. Feb. 22, 1852, w/o Henry T. Deaver.
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On the marriage record Sarah's name is spelled Sarah Ann Perril.
Children: We have been unable to locate this family in the 1850 census, which would name the children. Lawrence Pearl, Sr.'s Will simply states "equal division among the children" and the settlement statements say "children of S. A. Deaver". A letter from the Morgan County, Ohio Genealogical Society lists the following as heirs of Lawrence, info from Box 144, presumably children of Sara and Henry Deaver: Martha and William P. Appleman, Francis and Matilda Deaver, Minerva Weiner, John Heines (? or Weiner?), T.T. (or T.H.?) Deaver, Mary A. Deaver, Mary A. Potts. Neither have we found, except for Martha, with whom these children were living in 1860. Martha is listed with her aunt and uncle, Elizabeth and Bartholemew Springer. It is possible that Henry T. Deaver had not yet entered the Civil War and was making a home for his children.
After much research, we still haven't found a T.T. (or T.H.? Deaver, or a Mary A. Deaver, presumably his wife. It is likely that T.T. (T.H.) was the first born of Sarah and Henry T. Deaver. This can't be true since he isn't listed on the 1850 Census. Whoever that is was still alive when Lawrence died in 1868.
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1820 Census, Greene Twp., Greene County, Pennsylvania, Roll #98, pg.354 (next to last sheet on roll):
Perl, Laurence
1 free colored male under 14 - Joseph
1 free colored male 26-45 - Lawrence
3 free colored females under 14 - Susannah, Jr., Sarah, Eleanor
1 free colored female 26-45 - Susannah, Sr.
1830 Census, Whitely Twp., Greene Co., Pennsylvania, Roll #162, pg.162:
Perrill, Lawrence
1 free colored male 36-55 - Lawrence
1 free colored male 10-24 - Joseph
1 free white female 30-40 - Susannah
4 free colored females under 10 - Catherine, Ruth, Mary, Elizabeth
3 free colored females 10-24 - Susannah, Sarah, Eleanor
1840 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #417, pg. 239B:
Pearl, Lawrence
White males:
3 under age of 5 - John, William, Francis
2 between ages 5 & 10 - Lawrence, Jr. & Benedict
1 between ages 20 & 30 - Joseph
1 between ages 40 & 50 - Lawrence, Sr.
White females:
2 between ages 10 & 15- Elizabeth & Mary
3 between ages 15 & 20 - Ruth, Catherine & Eleanor
2 between ages 20 & 30 - Sarah & Susannah, Jr.
1 between ages 40 & 50 - Susannah, Sr.
2 persons engaged in agriculture
1850 Census, Perry Twp., Bearfield Twp., Roll 719, Pg.276, Line 33, 168/168, Nov. 13, 1850:
Henry T. Deaver, male, 27, merchant?, OH
Sarah A., female, 30, PA
Martha, female, 5, attends school, OH
Francis, male, 4, attends school, OH
Minerva, female, 1, OH
Benedict Pearl*, male, 17, laborer, PA
*Brother of Sarah Ann.
Sarah married Henry Tillman Deaver , son of Unknown and Unknown , on 27 Dec 1842 in Morgan Co., Ohio. Henry was born on 10 Mar 1822 in Deavertown, Morgan Co., Ohio, died BET 4 AND 6 OCT 1863 in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Co., Tennessee (Civil War), and was buried in Oct 1863 in National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tennessee. The cause of his death was heart Disease.
Noted events in his life were:
• Alt. Birth: Alt. Birth, 10 Mar 1822.
• 27 Dec. 1842: Vol. 2,1840-1865, Morgan Co.Marriage Records
• Occupation: Carpenter
Children from this marriage were:
+ 26 F i. Martha E. Deaver was born on 14 May 1844 in Chapel Hill, Perry County, Ohio.
+ 27 M ii. Francis F. Deaver Sr. was born in Jun 1846 in Chapel Hill, Perry Co., Ohio.
+ 28 F iii. Minerva Ann Deaver was born on 17 Jun 1848 in Chapel Hill, Perry Co., Ohio, died on 21 Aug 1900 in Perry Co., Ohio, at age 52, and was buried in Aug 1900 in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Ohio.
+ 29 F iv. Mary Ann "Molly" Deaver was born on 17 Aug 1851 in Deavertown, Perry Co., Ohio, died on 29 Jun 1916 in Chapel Hill, Perry Co., Ohio, at age 64, and was buried on 1 Jul 1916 in St. Francis/Chapel Hill Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Perry Co., OH.
5. Eleanor Pearl was born on 12 May 1820 in Greene Co., PA, died on 22 Nov 1898 in McLuney, Perry Co., OH, at age 78, and was buried in Nov 1898 in St. Dominic Cemetery, Mcluney, Perry Co., OH. The cause of her death was paralysis.
General Notes: New Lexington Tribune, Thursday, 20 January 1898: Mrs. J. P. Longstreth, of McLuney, is in a critical condition from a stroke of paralysis.
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Eleanore Pearl Longstreth is buried in St. Dominic Cemetery, McLuney, Perry Co., Ohio. St. Dominic Cemetery Records give 26 Nov. 1820, as her birth date: Pearl, Eleanor, w/o James T. (P.) b. 26 Nov. 1820, d. 22 Nov. 1898, aged 77y, llm, 26d. NOTE: The birth & death dates do not figure to 77y, 11m, 26 days.
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Perry County, Ohio, Death Record, page 221, states the following:
Longstreth, Eleanor, female, white, married, died 11-22-98, age 78yrs., 6 months, 10 days, died McLuney, Ohio, born Green County, Pa., housewife, died of paralysis, Ledger & page #3-143.
Eleanor Pearl Longstreth's parents were both born in Maryland, we believe, at least Lawrence and Susannah (Nichols) Pearl were married in Montgomery Co., Maryland.
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1820 Census, Greene Twp., Greene County, Pennsylvania, Roll #98, pg.354 (next to last sheet on roll):
1820 Census, Greene Twp., Greene County, Pennsylvania, Roll #98, pg.354 (next to last sheet on roll):
Perl, Laurence
1 free colored male under 14 - Joseph
1 free colored male 26-45 - Lawrence
3 free colored females under 14 - Susannah, Jr., Sarah, Eleanor
1 free colored female 26-45 - Susannah, Sr.
1830 Census, Whitely Twp., Greene Co., Pennsylvania, Roll #162, pg.162:
Perrill, Lawrence
1 free colored male 36-55 - Lawrence
1 free colored male 10-24 - Joseph
1 free white female 30-40 - Susannah
4 free colored females under 10 - Catherine, Ruth, Mary, Elizabeth
3 free colored females 10-24 - Susannah, Sarah, Eleanor
1840 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #417, pg. 239B:
Pearl, Lawrence
White males:
3 under age of 5 - John, William, Francis
2 between ages 5 & 10 - Lawrence, Jr. & Benedict
1 between ages 20 & 30 - Joseph
1 between ages 40 & 50 - Lawrence, Sr.
White females:
2 between ages 10 & 15- Elizabeth & Mary
3 between ages 15 & 20 - Ruth, Catherine & Eleanor
2 between ages 20 & 30 - Sarah & Susannah, Jr.
1 between ages 40 & 50 - Susannah, Sr.
2 persons engaged in agriculture
1850 Census, OH, Perry Co., Bearfield Twp., Roll 719, Pg.274B, Line 8, 142/142, Nov. 11, 1850:
James P. Longstreth, m, 30, farmer, $800, OH
Elenor, f, 29, PA
Peter, m, 5, attends school, OH
Susanna E., f, 4, attends school, OH
Philip J., m, 2, OH
Eleanor & James can't read or write.
1860 Census, Ohio, McLuney Station, P.O., Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Roll 1022, pg.195, l.35-37; pg.196, l. l-7, Dwelling #584, Family #597, Dated 17 July 1860:
Longstreth, James, wm, 40, farmer, $2500, $2085, OH
Eleanor, wife, wf, 39(40?) (can't read?), PA
Peter, son, wm, 15, attends school, OH
Susannah, daughter, wf, 13, attends school, OH
Philip, son, wm, 11, attends school, OH
Francis, son, wm, 10, attends school, OH
John, son, wm, 8, attends school, OH
Sylvester, son, wm, 7, attends school, OH
Thomas, son, wm, 5, attends school, OH
Alvah, son, wm, 4, OH
Stephen, son, wm, 3, OH
Margaret, dau, wm, 3 months, OH
1870 Census, Ohio, Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Roll #1255, pg.17,l.14,Dwelling & Family #124, Dated 30 July 1870:
Longstreth, James P., wm, 50, farmer, $4500, $1050, OH
Eleanor, wife, wf, 49(50?), PA
Susannah, dau., wf, 23, attends school, OH
Francis, son, wm, 21, attends school & works on farm, OH
Sylvester, son, wm, 17, attends school & works on farm, OH
Alvah, son, wm, 14, attends school & works on farm, OH
Charles, son, wm, 9, attends school, OH
*Lilly C.(?), dau., wf, 4, OH
*Sally C. in 1880 Census.
1880 Census, Ohio, Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Roll 1057, ED206, p.20, l.23, Dwelling #140, Family #149, Dated 16 June 1880:
*Longstreth, P., wm, 60, farmer, OH,PA,PA
**Ellen, wife, wf, keeping house, 59(60?), PA,PA(MD),PA(MD)
Susan E., dau., wf, 34, dressmaker, OH,OHPA
Francis, son, wm, 31, farm hand, OH,OH,PA
Sylvester, son, wm, 27, coal miner, OH,OH,PA
Alva J., son, wm, 24, farm hand, OH,OH,PA
Charles A., son, wm, 18, OH,OH,PA
Lillie C., dau., wf, 14, OH,OH,PA
#Pearl, Margret, wf, 90?, boarder, MD,MD,MD
*His first name is James. It is James P. Longstreth
**Her name is Eleanor.
#2nd wife & widow of Lawrence Pearl. Elsewhere else we have her birth-year given as 1808.
NOTE: On the 1880 FHL Film 1255057 National Archives Film T9-1057, Pg.107D it shows "J. P." Longstreth. On the above census it just showed "P.".
Medical Notes: She had a stroke in January of 1898.
Eleanor married James P. Longstreth on 18 Feb 1844 in Morgan Co., OH. James was born on 3 Mar 1820 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 30 Aug 1902 in McLuney, Perry Co., OH, at age 82, and was buried in Sep 1902 in St. Dominic Cemetery, Mcluney, Perry Co., OH. The cause of his death was old age.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 1860. Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
• Census: 1870. Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
• Census: 1880. Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
Children from this marriage were:
+ 30 M i. Peter Longstreth was born in Nov 1844 in Perry County?, OH, died in 1936 in Perry Co., OH, at age 92, and was buried in 1936 in Church Of The Atonement Cemetery, Crooksville, Perry.
31 F ii. Susannah E. Longstreth was born in Mar 1846 in Somerset, Reading Twp., Perry County, Ohio and died after 1930 in Probably Hebron, Thayer Co., Neb, after age 84.
Noted events in her life were:
• Census: 1860. Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
• Census: 1870. Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
• Census: 1880. Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
• Census: 1900. Corning Inc.Vill.,Monroe Twp.,Perry Co.,Ohio
32 M iii. Philip J. Longstreth was born about 1847 in Perry Co., Ohio.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 1860. Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
Philip married Hattie Ross on 15 Apr 1875.
33 M iv. Francis "Frank" Longstreth was born in Feb 1849 in Perry Co.?, Ohio and died after 1930 in Probably Hebron, Thayer Co., Neb, after age 81.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 1860. Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
• Census: 1870. Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
• Census: 1880. Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
34 M v. John J. Longstreth was born about 1851, died on 2 Oct 1864 in Perry Co., Ohio, about age 13, and was buried in Oct 1864 in St. Dominic Cemetery, Crooksville, Perry Co., Ohioo.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 1860. Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
+ 35 M vi. Sylvester Longstreth was born on 16 Jul 1852 in Perry Co.?, Ohio, died on 19 Jun 1909 in Perry Co., Ohio, at age 56, and was buried in Jun 1909 in Church Of The Atonement Cemetery, Crooksville, Perry.
36 M vii. Thomas Longstreth was born about 19 Jan 1854 in Perry Co.?, Ohio, died on 23 Sep 1864 in Perry Co., Ohio, about age 10, and was buried in Sep 1864 in St. Dominic's Cemetery, Mcluney, Harrison Twp. Perry Co., Ohio.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 1860. Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
+ 37 M viii. Alva James Longstreth was born on 3 Mar 1856 in McLuney, Perry Co., OH, died on 20 Sep 1932 in Crooksville, Perry Co., OH 43731, at age 76, and was buried in Sep 1932 in Church Of The Atonement Cemetery, Crooksville, Perry.
38 M ix. Stephen T. Longstreth was born on 26 Sep 1857, died on 18 Nov 1862 in Perry Co., Ohio, at age 5, and was buried in Nov 1862 in St. Dominic's Cemetery, Mcluney, Harrison Twp. Perry Co., Ohio.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 1860. Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
39 F x. Margaret Longstreth was born in Apr 1860 in Perry Co., Ohio and died before 1870 in Probably Perry Co., OH, before age 10.
Noted events in her life were:
• Census: 1860. Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
+ 40 M xi. Charles A. Longstreth was born in Oct 1861 in Perry Co.?, OH, died on 3 Nov 1947 in OH, at age 86, and was buried in Nov 1947 in Maplewood Cemetery, Ward 26, Lot 58-1/2, New Lexington, Perry Co., OH.
+ 41 F xii. Lillian C. Longstreth was born on 24 Dec 1866 in McCluney, Perry Co., Ohio and died on 13 Sep 1933 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 66.
6. Catherine Pearl was born in 1823 in Greene Co., Pennsylvania, died BET 14 AND 18 NOV 1886 in Section 19, Florence Twp., Norway, Benton Co., Iowa, and was buried in St. Michael's Cemetery, Norway, Benton Co., Iowa.
General Notes: On the marriage record it states Samuel Guy married Phebe Jane Pearl, however, relatives have indicated that Phebe Jane and Catherine Pearl are one and the same. No other record of a Phebe Jane was ever found.
St. Nicholas Catholic Church Records are stored at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Zanesville, Ohio, Barbara Greulich, Church Secretary's home address is 1726 Owens Street, Zanesville, Ohio 43701, phone 704-452-1052.
The obituary of son John Louis states that the Brecht family went to Iowa in 1879.
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1830 Census, Whitely Twp., Greene Co., Pennsylvania, Roll #162, pg.162:
Perrill, Lawrence
1 free colored male 36-55 - Lawrence
1 free colored male 10-24 - Joseph
1 free white female 30-40 - Susannah
4 free colored females under 10 - Catherine, Ruth, Mary, Elizabeth
3 free colored females 10-24 - Susannah, Sarah, Eleanor
1840 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #417, pg. 239B:
Pearl, Lawrence
White males:
3 under age of 5 - John, William, Francis
2 between ages 5 & 10 - Lawrence, Jr. & Benedict
1 between ages 20 & 30 - Joseph
1 between ages 40 & 50 - Lawrence, Sr.
White females:
2 between ages 10 & 15- Elizabeth & Mary
3 between ages 15 & 20 - Ruth, Catherine & Eleanor
2 between ages 20 & 30 - Sarah & Susannah, Jr.
1 between ages 40 & 50 - Susannah, Sr.
2 persons engaged in agriculture
1850 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #715, pg.77B, Dwelling #294, Family #503, dated 18 September 1850:
Pearl, Lawrence, m, 57, farmer, $1,000, MD
Susanna, wife, f, 55, can't read, MD
Catherine, dau, f, 27, can't read, PA
Mary, dau, f, 23, can't read, PA
Elizabeth, dau, f, 21, PA
Benedict, son, m, 18, PA
Lawrence, son, m, 17, PA
John James, son, 14, attends school, PA
William A., son, m, 12, attends school, PA
Francis, son, m, 10, attends school, PA
1860 Census, Ohio, Jefferson Twp., Muskingum County, Roll 1019, Pg.538, Line 30, Dwelling #627, Family #695, Dated_______ ______1860:
Breck, Vincent, wm, 33, factory hand, $600, $75, GER
Catherine, wife, wf, 37, cigar maker, can't read or write, PA
Elizabeth, dau, wf, 7, attends school, OH
Mary C., dau, wf, 6, attends school, OH
Sarah A., dau, wf, 3, OH
Francis W., son, wm, 1, OH
1870 Census, Ohio, Bearfield Twp., Perry Co., Roll #1255, Pg.22, Line 27, Dwelling & Family #174, Dated 9 Aug. 1870:
*Brecht, Vincent, wm, 45, farmer, $1500, $500, BAVARIA, both parents foreign born.
Catherine, wife, wf, 48, OH
Sarah, dau, wf, 13, OH
John, son, wm, 7, OH
Andrew, son, wm, 5, OH
* Both parents are foreign born.
1880 Census, Iowa, Benton Co., Florence Twp., Vol. 2, ED27, Sheet 10, Line 13:
Brecht, Vincent, wm, 54, Mar., farmer, BADEN,BADEN.BADEN*
Catherine, wife, wf, 57, Mar., keeping house, PA,PA,PA
Sarah, dau, wf, 21, single, at home, OH,GER,PA
Andrew, son, wm, 15, single, at home-attends school, OH,GER,PA
NOTE: Vincent and his parents were born in Baden, Germany.
Noted events in her life were:
• Immigration: 1879. Moved from Ohio to Iowa
Catherine married Samuel W. Guy on 24 Mar 1841.
Catherine next married Vincent Brecht , son of Unknown and Unknown , on 25 Sep 1851 in St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Zanesville, Ohio. Vincent was born BET 16 AND 17 JUL 1825 in Rheinsheim, Baden, Germany, died on 3 Jun 1899 in Norway, Benton Co., Iowa, about age 1893, and was buried in St. Michael's Cemetery, Norway, Benton Co., Iowa.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 1860. Jefferson Twp., Muskingum Co.,Oh.
• Census: 1870. Bearfield Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
Children from this marriage were:
42 F i. Elizabeth Brecht was born between 1852 and 1853 in Ohio.
Elizabeth married Linus Horwedel on 27 Jan 1889 in Perry County, Ohio.
43 F ii. Mary C. Brecht was born between 1853 and 1854 in Ohio and died before 1870 in Probably Muskingum Co. Or Perry Co., Ohio, about age 17.
44 M iii. Francis W. Brecht was born in 1859 in Ohio, died on 1 Nov 1862 in Chapel Hill, Perry Co., Ohio, at age 3, and was buried in Nov 1862 in St. Francis/Chapel Hill Cemetery, Row 3, Chapel Hill, Perry Co., OH.
+ 45 M iv. John Louis Brecht was born on 28 Sep 1862 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., Ohio, died on 7 Jan 1938 in Fairfax, Iowa, at age 75, and was buried in Fairfax, Iowa.
+ 46 M v. Andrew Vincent Brecht was born on 22 Jan 1865 in Perry Co., Ohio, died on 23 Nov 1930 in Norway, Benton Co., Iowa, at age 65, and was buried in Norway, Benton Co., Iowa.
+ 47 F vi. Sarah Ann Brecht was born between 19 Jan 1857-1859 in Ohio, died on 18 Jan 1921 in Norway, Benton Co., Iowa, about age 63, and was buried in 1921 in St. Michael's Cemetery.
7. Ruth Pearl was born in 1825 in Greene Co., PA and died on 27 Feb 1897 in Alexandria Cemetery, Thayer County, NE, at age 72.
General Notes: Sybilla "Belle" probably was born in 1850 as sister, Elizabeth Anne, was born 10 March 1851. The church record of Elizabeth is as follows:
1851, June 5. Elizabeth Anne, dau. of Rubin Deaver and Ruth Pearl, b. March 10, 1851. Sponsors: Benedict Pearl and Brigid Goldrick. (From Deavertown). Another record shows her as Elizabeth "Anna" and sponsor Brigid "McGoldrick".
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1830 Census, Whitely Twp., Greene Co., Pennsylvania, Roll #162, pg.162:
Perrill, Lawrence
1 free colored male 36-55 - Lawrence
1 free colored male 10-24 - Joseph
1 free white female 30-40 - Susannah
4 free colored females under 10 - Catherine, Ruth, Mary, Elizabeth
3 free colored females 10-24 - Susannah, Sarah, Eleanor
1840 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #417, pg. 239B:
Pearl, Lawrence
White males:
3 under age of 5 - John, William, Francis
2 between ages 5 & 10 - Lawrence, Jr. & Benedict
1 between ages 20 & 30 - Joseph
1 between ages 40 & 50 - Lawrence, Sr.
White females:
2 between ages 10 & 15- Elizabeth & Mary
3 between ages 15 & 20 - Ruth, Catherine & Eleanor
2 between ages 20 & 30 - Sarah & Susannah, Jr.
1 between ages 40 & 50 - Susannah, Sr.
2 persons engaged in agriculture
1850 Census, Perry Co., Bearfield Twp., Roll 719, Pg.276, Line 39, 169/169, Nove. 13, 1850
Reuben Deaver, male, 25, mechanic, OH
Ruth, female, 25, OH
Lucinda, female, 9 mos., OH
Catherine* McCarty, female, 12, at school, IRE
*I wonder if this is the Catherine that Benedict Pearl married? Benedict was living with Henry & Sarah Deaver in the 1850 census and they lived next door to Reuben & Ruth.
1860 Census, OH, Perry Co., Monroe Twp., Chapel Hill P.O., Pg.227B, Sh. 8B, Line 3, 56/53, May 2, 1860:
Reuben Deaver, male, 35, farmer, $800/$200, OH
Ruth, female, 35, PA
Lucinda, female, 11, attends school, PA*
Sybilla, female, 9,attends school, PA*
Hugh, male, 7, attends school, PA*
Sarah, female, 5, attends school, PA*
Melissa, female, 3, PA*
Reben (Reuben), 1, PA*
*All of these children were born in Ohio.
1870 Census, Missouri, Carroll Co., Morris Twp., P.O. Bowers City, Pg.350, Line 40 & Pg.351, line 1, Dwelling 304, Family 289, Dated July 7, 1870:
Deaver, R.S.(H), wm, 45, mar., farmer, $1,200, $209, OH
Ruth, wife, wf, 45, mar, keeping house, PA
Belle, dau, wf, 19, OH
Hugh, son, wm, 17, attends school, OH
Sarah C., dau, wf, 15, attends school,
Reuben J.(L?), son, wm, 11, attends school, OH
David*, son, wm, 5, attends school, OH
*Clement D. in 1880 Census.
1880 Census, Missouri, Carroll Co., Morris Twp., ED147, Sheet 9, Line 34:
Dever, R. H., wm, 55, mar., farmer, OH,MD,MD
Ruth, wife, wf, 55, mar., keeps house, PA,MD,MD
Hugh J., son, wm, mar., 26, farm laborer, OH,OH,PA
Clement D., son, wm, 15, single, farm laborer, OH,OH,PA
Mary L., daughter-in-law, wf, 21, mar., not employed, IA,GER,PA
James W., grandson, wm, 3, single, MO,IA,OH
Jesse L., grandson wm, 1, single, MO,IA,OH
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A Jesse and Elmer Daver were found in the 1900 Kansas, Williamsport Twp., Shawnee Co., Census. They were listed as servants and no ages were given.
1900 Census, Nebraska, Thayer Co., Gilead Precinct, ED162, Sheet 5, Line 66:
Deaver, Hugh J., wm, 48, Oct.1852, M25yrs., farmer, OH,OH,PA
Mary L., wf, 41, Aug.1858, M25yrs., 10 children, 9 living, IA,GER,PA
Jessie W., son, wm, 20, Aug.1879, farmer, MO,IA,OH
Wm. H., son, wm, 16, Dec.1883, at school, NEB,IA,OH
Mary, dau, wf, 14, May 1886, at school, NEB,IA,OH
Annie E., dau, wf, 12, Mar.1888, at school, NEB,IA,OH
Geo. C., son, wm, 10, Mar.1890, at school, NEB,IA,OH
Steven F., son, wm, 8, at school, Nov.1891, NEB,IA,OH
Charles N., son, wm, 6, at school, Oct.1892, NEB,IA,OH
Reubin H.,father, wm, 76, Nov. 1824, M49yrs., OH,MD,PA
NOTE: Reubin was a widow -- his wife had died in 1897.
Noted events in her life were:
• Census: 1920. Benwood W.2,Marshall Co.,W.Va.
Ruth married Reuben Harmon Deaver , son of Unknown and Unknown , on 22 Sep 1848 in Morgan Co., OH. Reuben was born on 21 Nov 1824 in Morgan Co., Ohio, died on 24 Feb 1904 in Alexandria, Thayer County, NE, at age 79, and was buried in Alexandria Cemetery, Alexandria, Thayer Co., NE.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 48 F i. Lucinda D. Deaver was born in Aug 1849 in Deavertown, Perry Co., Ohio.
49 F ii. Sybilla "Belle" Deaver was born between 1850 and 1851 in Deavertown, Perry Co., Ohio and died in 1870 in Missouri, about age 20.
50 F iii. Elizabeth Anna Deaver was born on 10 Mar 1851 in Deavertown, Perry Co., Ohio and died before 1860 in Probably Perry Co., Ohio, before age 9.
Noted events in her life were:
• Christened: 5 Jun 1851. St. Dominic Church, McLuney, Perry Co., Ohio
+ 51 M iv. Hugh James Deaver was born in Oct 1852 in Deavertown, Perry Co., Ohio and died before 1930 in Probably Nebraska, before age 78.
+ 52 F v. Sarah C. Deaver was born in Sep 1854 in Deavertown, Perry Co., Ohio.
53 F vi. Melissa "Minnie" Deaver was born in 1857 in Deavertown, Perry Co., Ohio and died in 1868 in Missouri, at age 11.
54 M vii. Reuben L. Deaver was born in 1859 in Deavertown, Perry Co., Ohio and died in 1878 in Missouri, at age 19.
+ 55 M viii. David Clement Deaver was born in Aug 1864 in Deavertown, Ohio and died before 1920 in Probably Nebraska, before age 56.
8. Mary Pearl was born in 1827 in Greene Co., Pennsylvania and died between 1870 and 1880 in Ohio?, about age 43.
General Notes: Mary Pearl & Anthony Diss were married by C. P. Montgomery.
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1830 Census, Whitely Twp., Greene Co., Pennsylvania, Roll #162, pg.162:
Perrill, Lawrence
1 free colored male 36-55 - Lawrence
1 free colored male 10-24 - Joseph
1 free white female 30-40 - Susannah
4 free colored females under 10 - Catherine, Ruth, Mary, Elizabeth
3 free colored females 10-24 - Susannah, Sarah, Eleanor
1840 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #417, pg. 239B:
Pearl, Lawrence
White males:
3 under age of 5 - John, William, Francis
2 between ages 5 & 10 - Lawrence, Jr. & Benedict
1 between ages 20 & 30 - Joseph
1 between ages 40 & 50 - Lawrence, Sr.
White females:
2 between ages 10 & 15- Elizabeth & Mary
3 between ages 15 & 20 - Ruth, Catherine & Eleanor
2 between ages 20 & 30 - Sarah & Susannah, Jr.
1 between ages 40 & 50 - Susannah, Sr.
2 persons engaged in agriculture
1850 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #715, pg.77B, Dwelling #294, Family #503, dated 18 September 1850:
Pearl, Lawrence, m, 57, farmer, $1,000, MD
Susanna, wife, f, 55, can't read, MD
Catherine, dau, f, 27, can't read, PA
Mary, dau, f, 23, can't read, PA
Elizabeth, dau, f, 21, PA
Benedict, son, m, 18, PA
Lawrence, son, m, 17, PA
John James, son, 14, attends school, PA
William A., son, m, 12, attends school, PA
Francis, son, m, 10, attends school, PA
1860 Census, Ohio, Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Roll #1022, pg.84 (199), l.10 Dwelling #642, Family #580, Dated 20 July 1860:
Diss, Anthony, wm, 47, farmer, $600, $200, FRANCE
Mary, wife, wf, 33, cigarmaker, PA
*Casper, A., wm, 21, cooper, OH
*Elizabeth, dau, wf, 17, OH
Agnes, dau, wf, 6, attends school, OH
Kate, dau, wf, 5, attends school, OH
Margaret, dau, wf, 3, OH
Albert, son, wm, 1, OH
Sarah, dau, wf, 1mo., OH
*Elizabeth and Casper are children by Anthony's first marriage to Barbary.
1870 Census, Ohio, Somerset P.O., Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Roll #1255, pg.12 (34), l.ll, Dwelling & Family #88, dated 18 July 1870:
Diss, Anthony, wm, 58, cooper, US Citizen, $1000, $200, FRANCE
Mary, wife, wf, 43, PA
Agnes, dau, wf, 16, attends school, OH
Catherine, dau, wf, 15, attends school, OH
Albert, son, wm, 11, attends school, OH
Sarah, dau, wf, 10, attends school, OH
Francis, son, wm, 8, attends school, OH
John J. son, wm, 6, attends school, OH
*Springer, Mary, wf, 8, attends school, OH
Note: *Her father was born in France, and her mother in Pennsylvania. She is the niece of Anthony and Mary.
Mary married Anthony Diss on 11 Jan 1853 in Muskingham Co., Ohio, C. P. Montgomery. Anthony was born in 1812 in France and died on 5 Mar 1886 in Probably Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, at age 74.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 1860. Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
• Census: 1870. Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
• Census: 1880. Jackson Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio
Children from this marriage were:
+ 56 F i. Agnes Diss was born between 1853 and 1854 in Ohio.
57 F ii. Catherine "Kate" Diss was born between 1854 and 1855 in Ohio.
58 F iii. Margaret Diss was born between 1856 and 1857 in Ohio and died before 1870 in Ohio, about age 14.
+ 59 M iv. Albert Diss was born in Apr 1858 in Ohio and died between 1900 and 1910 in Probably Guernsey Co., OH, about age 42.
60 F v. Sarah Diss was born in Jun 1860 in Ohio.
61 M vi. Francis Diss was born between 1861 and 1862 in Ohio.
+ 62 M vii. John J. Diss Sr. was born between 1863 and 1864 in Ohio.
9. Elizabeth Pearl was born in 1829 in Greene Co., Pennsylvania, died on 30 Sep 1864 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., Ohio, at age 35, and was buried in St. Thomas Catholic Church Cemetery, Zanesville, Ohio.
General Notes: The 30 September 1864, death date may be the burial date.
Interment Record of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Zanesville, Ohio:
Elizabeth Springer, September 30, age not given.
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On the Muskingum Co., Ohio, 1868 Mortality Schedule Ending l June 1868, there is a Catharine Springer, age 4, born Ohio, and died in August of whooping cough, living in Newton Township, Muskingum Co., Ohio. Don't know if she is any relation.
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1830 Census, Whitely Twp., Greene Co., Pennsylvania, Roll #162, pg.162:
Perrill, Lawrence
1 free colored male 36-55 - Lawrence
1 free colored male 10-24 - Joseph
1 free white female 30-40 - Susannah
4 free colored females under 10 - Catherine, Ruth, Mary, Elizabeth
3 free colored females 10-24 - Susannah, Sarah, Eleanor
1840 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #417, pg. 239B:
Pearl, Lawrence
White males:
3 under age of 5 - John, William, Francis
2 between ages 5 & 10 - Lawrence, Jr. & Benedict
1 between ages 20 & 30 - Joseph
1 between ages 40 & 50 - Lawrence, Sr.
White females:
2 between ages 10 & 15- Elizabeth & Mary
3 between ages 15 & 20 - Ruth, Catherine & Eleanor
2 between ages 20 & 30 - Sarah & Susannah, Jr.
1 between ages 40 & 50 - Susannah, Sr.
2 persons engaged in agriculture
1850 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #715, pg.77B, Dwelling #294, Family #503, dated 18 September 1850:
Pearl, Lawrence, m, 57, farmer, $1,000, MD
Susanna, wife, f, 55, can't read, MD
Catherine, dau, f, 27, can't read, PA
Mary, dau, f, 23, can't read, PA
Elizabeth, dau, f, 21, PA
Benedict, son, m, 18, PA
Lawrence, son, m, 17, PA
John James, son, 14, attends school, PA
William A., son, m, 12, attends school, PA
Francis, son, m, 10, attends school, PA
1860 Census, Ohio, Ward l, Zanesville, Muskingum Co., Roll #1018, pg.166 (stamped) 2nd half--#76 (handwritten) l.38, Dwelling and Family #532, Dated 13 July 1860:
Springer, Bartholomew, wm, 37, cooking, FRANCE
Elizabeth, wife, wf, 30, OH(Pa)
*Dever, Martha, wf, 16, OH
*The correct spelling is Deaver. She is the daughter of Sarah Ann, deceased, & Henry T. Deaver, & niece of the Springers.
Elizabeth married Bartholomew Springer on 22 Feb 1859 in Muskingham Co., Ohio. Bartholomew was born about 1822 in France and died about 8 Apr 1868 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., Ohio, about age 46.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 1860. Wl Zanesville,Muskingum Co.,Ohio
• Census: 1870. Harrison Twp., Perry Co., Ohio
• Will: 8 Apr 1868. Will for Bartholomew Springer in Muskingum Co., Book 2, page 469.
Children from this marriage were:
63 F i. Mary Springer was born about 1862 in Ohio?.
12. John James Pearl was born on 8 Mar 1836 in Greene Co., Pennsylvania, died on 27 Mar 1923 in Shawnee, Perry Co., OH, at age 87, and was buried on 30 Mar 1923 in St. Patrick Cemetery, Junction City, OH. The cause of his death was pulmonary congestion.
General Notes: Ross Co., Ohio, Marriages 1850-1875: Pearl, John J. m. Maris, Sarah E. 7 May 1863, Volume G4, Page 123.
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John J. Pearl, resident of Perry Co., Ohio, married Adaline Schaffer, resident of Washington Co., Ohio, on 18 June 1894, page 544, Washington Co., Ohio Marriages, 1789-1918.
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New Lexington Tribune, 27 September 1900: Maxville -- Mr. J. J. Pearl, went last Monday on a visit to relatives in Washington County, Ohio.
DEATH CERTIFICATE OF JOHN J. PEARL (Obtained from the Ohio Historical Society -- Perry Co. no longer had it)
Perry Co., Monday Creek Township, Registra. Dist. #5557, File #33, male, white, widowed, b. March 8, 1836, 87 years, 19 days, farmer, b. Ohio, father: Lawrence Pearl, b. Md., maiden name of mother: Susanah Nichols, b. Md., d. March 27, 1923. I hereby certify that I attended the deceased from Jan. 2, 1923 to March 3, 1923, that I last saw him alive on March 3, 1923, and that death occurred at 5 a.m.. The cause of death was pulmonary congestion for 4 months. Contributory: myocarditis for 3 months. Signed by A. Sherman, M.D., dated March 29, 1923, Junction City, burial: St. Patrick Cem., Junction City, date of burial: March 30, 1923, undertaker: J. A. Birkmier & Son, New Lexington, Ohio, informant: Dora C. Pearl, RR #3, Junction City, Ohio, filed May 2, 1923, S. W. Johnston, registrar.
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Obituary of John James Pearl, extracted from the New Lexington Herald, Book of Obituaries for 1920-1921,1922-1923 in library at Junction City, Perry County, Ohio:
Funeral of John Pearle
The funeral of John Pearle, 89*, who died at his home at Maxville, last Wednesday evening, was held from St. Patrick's Catholic church at Junction City, Friday morning. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
*John was 86, according to St. Patrick's Church records, & 87 yrs., 19 days according to Perry Co. records. Perry Co. records are correct.
Janet Pearl O'Hara said that there are a lot of Pearls buried in St. Patrick's cemetery.
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The Pearl homestead was in Maxville, Ohio, on Monday Creek Road (apparently now called "Bell Bottom Road". It was called "Possom Hollar". It stood empty for several years. A retired Air Force man and his wife bought the house, barn and land, and it is now a Franciscan Retreat. They have the house and barn and about 16 acres. The barn had the original roof that John James and Clarence put on it. They added onto the house and built a new house with a chapel. Donald J. Pearl, son of Clarence, was there in about 1980 and went through the old house. Janet's daughter Loretta said that to get to the property you go to Junction City & then drive a few miles down the road until you come to the little town of Maxville. This is where you will find Bell Bottom Rd. There is a Monday Creek but not what we want.
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Letter from St. Patrick Church, Junction City, Ohio, from Reverend Richard F. Dodd, pastor (Church built in 1847)
Your letter of January 4, 1991 requesting information from the records of St. Patrick Parish regarding the name Pearl has led us to the following information:
John J. Pearl: cemetery headstone )1836--1923 (Death
records) birth place, Deavertown, Ohio in Perry County*:
(day of burial) March 27, 1923: 86 years old; cause of
death, old age.
Sarah M. Pearl: (day of burial) January 7, 1890 (head-
stone) 1841-1890.
Mary L. Pearl: (day of burial), June 25, 1887: head-
stone: 1866-1887 (daughter of John J. Pearl)
Adeline Pearl: (day of burial) February 24, 1914. Head-
stone - 1828-1914.
* John J. Pearl was born in Greene Co., Pennsylvania.
The search of our records shows no information of a marriage between John Pearl and Adeline.* The records are old and very sketchy. We will, however, take another look through them in search of such information in case we may have missed it.
In the Lord,
Signed: Richard F. Dodd
(Reverend) Richard F. Dodd, Pastor
*They were married in Washington Co., OH.
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Last Will and Testament of John J. Pearl
In the name of the Benevolent Father of All: I, John J. Pearl, of Monday Creek Township, Perry County, Ohio, do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills by me made.
Item lst. I desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be first paid out of my estate.
Item 2nd. I give devise and bequeathe to my daughter, Dora C. Pearl, all the rest and residue of my estate, both real and personal, wheresoever the same may be situated, to be hers absolutely and in fee simple.
Item 3rd. I will and direct that my executrix, hereinafter named, erect at the grave of my first wife and my daughter, Mary Pearl, who are buried side by side, one monument or marker for both of them to cost not less then twenty five dollars, and also that said executrix erect at my grave a monument or marker to cost not less than twenty five dollars, and to pay for said two monuments or markers out of any estate that may be left after the payment of my debts and funeral expenses, or out of any estate that may come into the hands of my said executrix.
Item 4th. I hereby nominate and appoint my daughter Dora C. Pearl to be the executrix of this my Last Will and Testament, she to serve without bond, and I hereby authorize and empower my said executrix, if it becomes necessary to pay my debts, to sell all or any part of my real estate or personal property, at either public or private sale, and for such price and upon such terms of credit or otherwise as she may deem best, and deed or deeds to make to the purchaser or purchasers, without the intervention or order of any court, and she may divide the same into different tracts and sell in that manner, or may sell all in one tract.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, at New Lexington, Ohio, this 27th day of May, A.D.1920.
Signed: John J. Pearl
The foregoing instrument was signed at the end thereof, by the said John J. Pearl, in our presence, and we heard him acknowledge the same as and for his Last Will and Testament, and at his request and in his presence, we have hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses, in the presence of each other, at New Lexington, Ohio, this 27th day of May, A.D.1920
Signed:________Kendrick Resides at New Lexington, Ohio.
Signed:William A. Allen Resides at New Lexington, Ohio
Filed April 2, 1923
Application for Probate of Will - Probate Court, Perry County, Ohio
In the Matter of the Last Will and Testament of John J. Pearl, deceased.
To the Probate Court of said County:
Your petitioner respectfully represents that John J. Pearl late a resident of the Township of Jackson in said county, died on or about the 27th day of March 1923, leaving an instrument in writing, herewith produced, purporting to be his last Will and Testament.
That the said John J. Pearl died leaving no widow and the following named persons his only next of kin, to-wit:
Degree of Kinship P.O.Address
Frank Pearl son Unknown
E. B. Pearl son Dover, Ohio
Wm. A. Pearl son Benwood, West Virginia
Dora C. Pearl daughter Junction City, Ohio
Charles A. Pearl son SanFrancisco, California
Your petitioner offers said Will for probate, and prays that a time may be fixed for the proving of the same, and that said above named persons, residents in this State, may be notified according to law of the pendency of said proceedings.
Signed:Dora C. Pearl,Petitioner
The State of Ohio, Perry County, ss.
The above named Dora C. Pearl being first duly sworn, says that the facts stated and allegations in the foregoing application contained, are true as she verily believes.
Signed: Dora C. Pearl
Sworn to before me and signed in my presence this 2nd day of April, 1923.
Signed: A. Edgar H_________
Probate Judge
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Property Record, Reg. #19223 - N. B. Hogg & Wife to John J. Pearl, Received for Record March 4th, 1933 @ 10:15 o'clock. Fee $l.00 - Land Price was $600:
A parcel of land in Perry Co., Ohio, known as the N.E. quarter of the N.E. quarter of Section Nine (9) Township fourteen (14), Range Sixteen (16) in Monday Creek Twp., Perry Co., Ohio., and supposed to contain forty (40) acres be the same more or less.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT;
THAT The Nathaniel B. Hogg and Julia K. Hogg--his wife, of the City of Allegheny and State of Pennslvania--parties of the first part in consideration of Six Hundred dollars to them paid by John J. Pearl of Perry Co., Ohio, party of the second part the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, doth hereby GRANT, BARGAIN, SELL AND CONVEY to the said John J. Pearl, his heirs and assigns forever, that certain piece or parcel of land in Perry Co., Ohio, known as the North East quarter of Section Nine (9) Township fourteen (14), Range Sixteen (16) in Monday Creek Twp., and supposed to contain forty (40) acres be the same more or less; and all the Estate, Title and Interest of the said Nathaniel B. Hogg and Julia K. Hogg, his wife, either in Law or Equity, of, in and to the said premises; TOGETHER with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging, and all the rents, issues and profits thereof; TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same to the only proper use of the said John J. Pearl his heirs and assigns forever.
And the said Nathaniel B. Hogg for himself and for his heirs, executors and administrators, doth hereby COVENANT with the said John J. Pearl his heirs and assigns, that he is the true and lawful owner of the said premises, and has full power to convey the same; that the title, so conveyed is CLEAR, FREE and UNINCUMBERED, unless it may be on account of unpaid taxes, which John J. Pearl bound himself to pay; and further, that he will WARRANT AND DEFEND the same against all claim, or claims, of all persons whomsoever, except for back taxes which the said John J. Pearl bound himself to pay.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Nathaniel B. Hogg and Julia K. Hogg his wife who hereby release her right and expectancy of DOWER in the said premises, have hereunto set their hands and seals, this seventh day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty five.
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged in presence of us:
Henry C. Lyon N. B. Hogg (SEAL)
Robert H. McCreevy Julia K. Hogg (SEAL)
THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, SS:
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the 7th day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred and eighty five before me, A Notary Public in and for said County personally came Nathaniel B. Hogg and Julia K. Hogg his wife the grantors in the foregoing Deed, and acknowledged the signing and sealing thereof to be their voluntary act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. And the said Julia K. Hogg wife of the said N. B. Hogg, being examined by me, separate and apart from her said husband, and the contents of said Deed being by me made known and explained to her as the Statute directs, declared that she did, voluntarily sign, seal, and acknowledge the same, and that she is still satisfied therewith, as her free act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto
SEAL subscribed my name, and affixed by Notarial
Seal, on the day and year aforesaid.
Henry C. Lyon
Received for Record March 4th Notary Public
1933 @ 10:15 o'clock A.M. Signed:Pauline Smith
Recorded March 4th,1933. Fee $1.00 Recorder
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The above property was sold a couple of years before Dora was committed to the Insane Asylum in Cleveland, OH, but the same was never completed until 1936 according to a legal document - In the Probate Court, Perry Co., OH, Case No. 17763.
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History of Perry County:
St. Patrick's Church near Junction City is one of the children of St. Joseph's. It was organized in 1830 by Father Young of whom mention has already been made. The first building was of brick and was quite small. The present edifice was erected in 1845. It is one of the largest church organizations in the county.
1840 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #___, pg. 239B:
Pearl, Lawrence
White males:
3 under age of 5
2 between ages 5 & 10
1 between ages 20 & 30
1 between ages 40 & 50
White females:
2 between ages 10 & 15
3 between ages 15 & 20
1 between ages 40 & 50
2 between ages 20 & 30
2 persons engaged in agriculture
1850 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #715, pg.77B, Dwelling #294, Family #503, dated 18 September 1850:
Pearl, Lawrence, wm, 57, farmer, $1000, MD
Susanna, wife, wf, 55, can't read, MD
Catherine, dau, wf, 27, can't read, PA
Mary, dau, wf, 23, can't read, PA
Elizabeth, dau, wf, 21, PA
Benedict, son, wm, 18, PA
Lawrence, son, wm, 17, PA
John James, son, wm, 14, attends school, PA,
William A., son, wm, 12, attends school, PA
Francis, son, wm, 10, attends school, PA
1870 Census, Ohio, York Twp., Morgan Co., Fam.22, pg.253, Dated 11 Aug. 1870:
Pearl, John J., wm, 34,farmer, $1800, $500, PA
wife, Sarah E., wf, 30, keeps house, DEL
*Francis, son, wm, 6, attends school, WIS
Mary L., dau, wf, 4, WIS
Ella A., dau, wf, 8 months, OH
**Margaret Pearl, wf, 75**, infirmed at home, MD
* His name is Franklin on other censuses.
**This is Lawrence Pearl's 2nd wife. Her age is 55 in the 1860 Census. In the 1880 Census she is living with James & Eleanor Pearl Longstreth & she is 90 years old. Not sure which is correct? See Lawrence's notes for the 1860 Census.
1880 Census, Monday Creek Twp., Perry Co., Ohio, Roll #1057, ED212, Vol.51, pg.15, l. 28:
Pearl, John, wm, 44, mar., farmer, PA,VA(Md),MD
Sara, wife, wf, 40, mar., DEL,OH,MD
Franklin, son, wm, 16, single, attends school, mines limestone, WIS,PA,DEL
Mary, dau, wf, 14, single, attends school, WIS,PA,DEL
*Elma, dau, wf, 10, single, attends school, OH,PA,DEL
**Edmond, son, wm, 8, single, attends school, OH,PA,DEL
Walter, son, wm, 6, single, attends school, KY,PA,DEL
William, son, wm, 3, single, OH,PA,DEL
Dora C., dau, wf, 9 months, single, OH,PA,DEL
* Ella on 1870 Census.
**Edward on other Censuses.
1900 Census, OH, Monday Creek Twp., Perry Co., ED65, Pg.133A, Sh. 8, Line 39, 156/156, 21 & 22 June 1900:
Pearl, John J., head, wm, 64, Mar.1836, M5yrs., farmer, PA,MD,MD
Adeline, wife, wf, 67(72?), Sep. 1832*, M5yrs., OH,GER,GER?(Md?)
Charles A., son, wm, 18, Jul.1881, single, farm laborer, OH,PA,OH(Del)
Owns farm free of mortg.; all read & write.
*Tombstone says that she was born in 1828.
1910 Census, Ohio, Monday Creek Twp., Perry Co. Roll #1222, ED132, Pg. 178B, Sh.6B, Line 97, 86/86, 22 April 1910:
Pearl, John J., head, wm, 74, owns farm, M2-16yrs., farmer-general farmingOH(Pa),VA(Md)MD
Adeline, wife, wf, 81, M1-16yrs., OH,GER,GER?(Md?)
Dora C., dau, wf, 28(30-31), 1ch., 1 liv., OH,OH(Pa),DEL
Pearl, Clearance* (son of Dora) ,wm, 11, attends school, OH,UNKNOWN,OH
*His name is Clarence A. Pearl.
All can read and write; owns farm-free of mortgage.
1920 Census, Ohio, New Lexington Road, Logan, Monday Creek Twp., Perry County, Roll #1426, ED69, Pg.20, Sh.2, l.11, dated 3-5 January 1920:
Pearl, John J., wm, 83, widower, owns farm, farmer, OH(Pa),VA(Md)VA(Md)
Dora C., dau, wf, 40, single, OH,OH(Pa),DEL
Clarence, grandson, wm, 20, single, laborer, OH,OH,OH
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 1870. Monday Creek Twp.,Perry Co.,OH
• Census: 1840. York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio
• Census: 1850. York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio
• Census: 1880. Monday Creek Twp.,Perry Co.,OH
• Census: 1900. Monday Creek Twp.,Perry Co.,OH
• Census: 1910. Monday Creek Twp., Perry Co., OH
• Census: 1920. Monday Creek Twp., Perry Co., OH
John married Sarah Elizabeth Maris on 7 May 1863 in Ross County, Ohio. Sarah was born on 14 Dec 1841 in Delaware, died on 5 Jan 1890 in Monday Creek Twp., Perry Co., OH, at age 48, and was buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Junction City, OH. The cause of her death was congestion.
Noted events in her life were:
• Alt. Birth: Alt. Birth, 14 Dec 1841.
• Census: 1870. Monday Creek Twp.,Perry Co.,Oh.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 64 M i. Franklin N. Perrell Sr. was born on 27 Mar 1864 in Wisconsin and died on 27 Mar 1926 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, at age 62.
65 F ii. Mary L. Pearl was born on 27 Oct 1866 in Wisconsin, died about 22 Jun 1887 in Perry County, Ohio, about age 20, and was buried on 25 Jun 1887 in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Junction City, Perry County, Ohio. The cause of her death was fever.
Noted events in her life were:
• Census: 1870. York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio
• Census: 1880. Monday Creek Twp., Perry Co., OH
66 F iii. Elma (Ella?) A. Pearl was born in Dec 1869 in Ohio and died in Probably Perry County, OH.
Noted events in her life were:
• Census: 1870. York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio
• Census: 1880. Monday Creek Twp., Perry Co., OH
67 F iv. Flora Isabell Pearl was born on 20 Mar 1871 in York Township, Morgan County, Ohio and died on 24 Mar 1871 in York Township, Morgan County, Ohio.
+ 68 M v. Edmund Benedict Pearl was born on 16 May 1872 in Kentucky, died on 10 Aug 1938 in Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, at age 66, and was buried in Aug 1938.
69 M vi. Walter Pearl was born in 1874 in Kentucky.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 1880. Monday Creek Twp., Perry Co., OH
+ 70 M vii. William Andrew Pearl was born on 18 Oct 1876 in Monday Creek Twp., Perry Co., Ohio and died on 7 Aug 1950 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV, at age 73.
+ 71 F viii. Dora Cecilia Pearl was born on 25 Aug 1879 in Perry County, Ohio and died on 17 Apr 1959 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co, ., Ohio, at age 79.
72 M ix. Charles Austin "Chad" Pearl was born on 21 Jul 1881 in Ohio and died on 29 May 1950 in Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 68.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 1900. Monday Creek Twp., Perry Co., OH
• Census: 1930. Portland, Multnomah Co., OR
• Death Certificate: 29 May 1950. CA Death Records: Charles Austen Pearl, b. 7/21/1881, d. 5/29/1950, Los Angeles, CA, 68 yrs., Mom-Mauris (Maris), dad-Pearl.
Charles married Blanch Rose Bell on 12 May 1903 in Perry Co., Ohio.
Charles next married Marguerite J. McGeary between 1922 and 1923. Marguerite was born on 21 Sep 1892 in Washington and died on 30 Apr 1961 in Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 68.
Noted events in her life were:
• Death Certificate: 30 Apr 1961. CA Death Records: Margueri J. Pearl, b. 9/21/1892, Washington, d. 4/30/1961, Los Angeles, age 68 yrs., mother's maiden name-McGeary (no father mentioned) Soc.Sec. #344-20-0620.
John next married Adeline Schaffer on 18 Jun 1894 in Washington County, Ohio. Adeline was born in Sep 1832 in Ohio, died in Feb 1914 in Shawnee, Perry County, Ohio, at age 81, and was buried in 1914 in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Junction City, Ohio.
13. William Andrew Pearl was born on 18 Mar 1837 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 8 Aug 1918 in Elreno, Canadian Co., OK, at age 81, and was buried in Aug 1918 in Catholic Cemetery In Elreno, OK. The cause of his death was cerebral Hemorrage. Paralytic stroke.
General Notes: William Andrew and Elizabeth were marrried about 1860 (after the 4 August 1860 census or in 1861.
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Buried in ElReno, Oklahoma. Death Certificate. Registered #88. Death certificate has William Pearl's birth date as 18 March 1837, Male, White, Married, died 8 August 1918, age, 80 yrs., 5 mos., 21 days, retired mechanic, born Morgan Co., Ohio, cause of death, cerebrial hemhorage, name of dad: Lawrence Pearl born Court House, Va Maiden name of mother: unknown, born Va.; informant: G. S. Pearl (son), 518 S. Bickford, El Reno; place of burial: El Reno; undertaker Thomas Benson.
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Decree Terminating Life Estate of William and Elizabeth Pearl, #2742, in the County Court of Canadian County, State of Oklahoma, filed 15 November 1944, S. T. Roberson, Attorney-At-Law, ElReno, Oklahoma:
In the Matter of The Determination of Fact of Death and the Termination of Life Estate of Elizabeth and William A. Pearl in Lot 9, Block 140, City of El Reno, Oklahoma:
Now on this 15th day of November, 1944, this matter coming on for hearing upon the petition of Leonard Smith & Marie Smith praying for a judgment determining the fact of death of Elizabeth Pearl & of William A. Pearl the termination of their life estate in Lot Nine (9), Block One Hundred Forty (140), City of El Reno, Canadian Co, Oklahoma; the petitioners appearing in person & by their attorney, of record, S. T. Roberson, and no one having filed herein written objections or appearing in opposition thereto & the Court having examined the petition, Affidavit of Mailing, Notice by Publication, & the affidavit of the publisher of the publication of the Notice by Publication, & the petitioners having introduced sworn testimony of witnesses and rested their cause, the Court being fully & sufficiently advised in the premises finds:
That notice of said hearing has been given by mailing & by publication of said notice of hearing in the manner & for the time required by law & the order of the Court, that due & legal service has been had upon all persons named in the petition, & of all persons being entitled & required by law & the order of the Court to be notified of said hearing, that the Court has jurisdiction of the parties & of the subject matter, & power & authority to hear & determine the rights of the parties in the real property, the subject matter of this action.
The Court also finds that the provisions of the Soldier's & Sailor's Civil Relief Act of 1940, as ammended, are not applicable to this proceeding.
The Court further finds that on or about the 31st day of December, 1909, Elizabeth Pearl died intestate at El Reno, Oklahoma, & that William A. Pearl died intestate at El Reno, Oklahoma on or about the 8th day of August, 1918, & that both of said decedents at the time of their respective deaths were residents of Canadian Co., State of Oklahoma, & that each was possessed of a life estate in & to the real property involved in this action which was terminated by their deaths, & that neither of said decedents died leaving property or estate on which administration was or is necessary, that the fact of death of neither of said decedents has ever been judicially determined, & that the petitioners are the successors in interest of the remainderman, George S. Pearl and of all subsequent owners in & to said real estate & are entitled to a judgment as prayed for in their petition.
IT IS THEREFORE CONSIDERED, ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED by THE COURT, that Elizabeth Pearl died intestate on the 31st day of December, 1909, & that William A. Pearl died intestate on the 8th day of August, 1918, both residents of Canadian Co., Oklahoma at the time of death, & that neither of said decedents left property or estate on which administration was necessary & that the life estates of Elizabeth Pearl & of William A. Pearl in & to Lot Nine (9), Block One Hundred Forty (140), City of El Reno, Canadian Co., Oklahoma, terminated on the dates of their respective deaths & the petitioners Leonard Smith & Marie Smith are the successors in interest of the remainderman, George S. Pearl, & of all subsequent intervening owners of said real property.
Signed by: (can't read name)
County Judge
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William Pearl married Elizabeth Studer around 1860, probably in Muskingum County, Ohio. He had moved there as a young man and worked as a cigar maker. They moved to Junction City, Perry County, Ohio in 1864. They lived in Ohio (Junction City and, perhaps, around Columbus) until about 1886. They then moved to Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska until 1894. Not much is known about their years there.
In 1894 they homesteaded in ElReno, Oklahoma. Most of their children eventually moved to the Oklahoma area also. F. M. Pearl remained in the Hiawatha, Kansas, area after living in Nebraska for a short time. William and Elizabeth spent their remaining years in ElReno.
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Brown Co. World, 13 August 1918:
Pearl - Wm. A. Pearl, aged 80 years and six months, died at his home in El Reno, Okla., Thursday, August 8. He had been a resident of El Reno 24? or 34? years. F. M. Pearl, the son, reached El Reno just 10 minutes before his father died. The elder Mr. Pearl had frequently visited in Hiawatha at the home of his son. The funeral was held in El Reno Friday afternoon.
From newspaper microfilm records, Canadian County Library (1918)
Death of El Reno Pioneer
Leaving five children to mourn the loss of their father, W. A. Pearl, an El Reno citizen for more than twenty years, passed away early last Thursday morning, August 8, 1918, without having recovered consciousness after suffering a paralytic stroke on election day. Funeral services were conducted at 8 o'clock Friday morning at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, interment being in the Catholic cemetery.
Mr. Pearl was 80 years old at the time of his demise and had been preceded in death by his wife, who died in 1910.* (*1909)
Surviving children are George S. Pearl and C. A. Pearl of El Reno, John J. Pearl of Zurich, Mont., F. N.* Pearl of Hiawatha, Kansas), and Mrs. D. B. Grant of Lawton, Oklahoma.
*His middle initial is "M".
The deceased was one of the old and highly respected citizens of El Reno, having resided here for the past twenty-four years.
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1840 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #___, pg. 239B:
Pearl, Lawrence
White males:
3 under age of 5
2 between ages 5 & 10
1 between ages 20 & 30
1 between ages 40 & 50
White females:
2 between ages 10 & 15
3 between ages 15 & 20
1 between ages 40 & 50
2 between ages 20 & 30
2 persons engaged in agriculture
1850 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #715, pg.77B, Dwelling #294, Family #503, dated 18 September 1850:
Pearl, Lawrence, m, 57, farmer, $1,000, MD
Susanna, wife, f, 55, can't read, MD
Catherine, dau, f, 27, can't read, PA
Mary, dau, f, 23, can't read, PA
Elizabeth, dau, f, 21, PA
Benedict, son, m, 18, PA
Lawrence, son, m, 17, PA
John James, son, 14, attends school, PA
William A., son, m, 12, attends school, PA
Francis, son, m, 10, attends school, PA
1860 Census, Ohio, Ward 4, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Roll #1018, Part l, Line 29, Pg.218, Family #1253, Dated 4 August 1860:
Pearl, William, wm, 21(23), Tabacconist (cigar maker), OH
Bus Cummings, wm, 20
Elizabeth Wilson, wf, 30
1870 Census, Ohio, New Lexington, P.O., Junction City, Jackson Twp., Perry Co., Ohio, Roll #1255, Pg.13, Line 31, Dwelling & Family #89, Dated 12 June 1870:
Pearl, William A., wm, 32?, Dry Good, Merchant, $500, $l000, OH
Elizabeth, wife, wf, 33, OH
William R., son, wm, 8, OH
John J., son, wm, 7, OH
Francis M., son, wm, 6(5?), OH
Joseph, son, wm, 4, OH
Mary M., dau, wf, 3, OH
Cory E., dau, wf, 2?, OH
Charles, son, wm, 4mo., OH
Gossman, Mary, wf, 18, domestic servant, OH
1880,Census, Ohio, Jackson Twp., Perry Co., Roll #1057, ED211, Pg.15, Line14, Dwelling #128, Family #139, Dated 16 June 1880:
Pearl, William A., mu*m, 42?, farmer, OH,PA(Md),ENG(Md)
Elizabeth, wife, wf, 43, OH,FRANCE,FRANCE
Raymond, son, mu*m, 18, works on R.R., attends school, OH,OH,OH
John, son, mu*m, 17, works on R.R., attends school, OH,OH,OH
Frank, son, mu*m, 15, works on farm, attends school, OH,OH,OH
Joseph, son, mu*m, 14, works on farm, attends school, OH,OH,OH
**Mattie, dau, mu*f, 13, attends school, OH,OH,OH
Cora, dau, mu*f, 11?, attends school, OH,OH,OH
Charley, son, mu*m, 10, works farm, attends school, OH,OH,OH
George, son, mu*m, 7, attends school, OH,OH,OH
*All other censuses say this family is white.
**Mattie is a nick name for Mary Martha.
1900 Census, Oklahoma, ElReno Twp. and City, Canadian Co., Roll #1335, ED18, Pg.3B, Line 82, House #56, Dwelling #58, Dated 12-13 June 1900:
Pearl, William A., wm, 62(63), Mar.1838*, m.39yr., cigar maker, R&W owns home, free of mortgage, OH,VA(Md),VA(Md)
Elizabeth, wife, wf, 67 (62), Sep.1832**, M39yr., R&W, 8 ch., 8 living, OH,FRANCE,FRANCE
#George S., son, wm, 27, Dec. 1872, single, lawyer, R&W, OH,OH,OH
##Anna, gr.dau, wf, 12(13), Mar.1888, attends school, NEB,OH,OH
Fender, Florence, gr.dau, wf, 3, Dec.1896, IA(NEB),SWIZ(OH?),OH
*William A's birth record says 1837.
**According to Elizabeth's obit and other censuses, she was born in September 1837.
#George S. is also listed on another page in this census. See his page of notes.
## Anna is also listed with her parents, William Raymond and Arthemia Pearl, and the birth year is 1887.
A Perl family lives in house #55. It isn't known if there is any connection.
1910 Census, Oklahoma, City W4, ElReno Twp., Canadian Co., Roll #1246, ED88, pg.1B, Line 99, Family 20, Dated 15 April 1910:
Pearl, William A., wm, 72(73), wid., retired, owns home, OH,MD,VA(MD)
Charles A*., son, wm, 40, M1-17yr., machinist-round house, OH,OH,OH
The rest of Charles' family not listed here. Both can read & write.
*Charles A. and family listed together in Kansas Census in the note section of his family.
Medical Notes: Contributory: Arteriosclorosis for 15 years.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 1880. Jackson Twp.,Perry Co., Ohio
• Census: 1900. ElReno, Canadian Co., Oklahoma
William married Mary Elizabeth Studer about 1860 in Ohio. Mary was born in Sep 1837 in Junction City, Perry County, OH, died on 28 Dec 1909 in Elreno, Canadian Co., OK, at age 72, and was buried in Catholic Cemetery In Elreno, OK. The cause of her death was had a paralytic stroke.
Marriage Notes: Daughter of William and Elizabeth Pearl married Dennis Grant. She lived in Durango, Colo. at the time of Elizabeth Studer Pearl's death.
At the time of her father, William A. Pearl's death in 1918, she must have already died, because she is not listed as a surviving child.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 73 M i. William Raymond "Raymond" Pearl was born in Apr 1862 in Muskingum Co., Ohio, died on 18 Jul 1917 in Lawton, Oklahoma, at age 55, and was buried in Elreno, Oklahoma.
+ 74 M ii. John James Pearl II was born on 2 May 1863 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., Ohio and died on 11 Feb 1945 in Salem, Oregon, at age 81.
+ 75 M iii. Francis Marion (Frank) Pearl was born between 20 Oct 1864-1865 in Perry County, Ohio, died on 1 May 1939 in Hiawatha, Brown Co., Kansas, about age 74, and was buried in May 1939 in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Kansas.
+ 76 M iv. Joseph H. Pearl was born in Nov 1865 in Junction City, Perry Co., Ohio and died on 7 Feb 1907 in Adams County, Nebraska, at age 41.
+ 77 F v. Mary Martha "Mattie" Pearl was born on 2 Feb 1867 in Perry County, Ohio, died on 6 Jun 1943 in Fort Supply, Woodward County, Oklahoma, at age 76, and was buried in El Reno, Oklahoma.
+ 78 F vi. Cora E. Pearl was born in Sep 1868 in Perry Co., Ohio and died on 18 Sep 1945 in Lawton, Oklahoma, at age 77.
+ 79 M vii. Charles Albert "Charlie" Pearl was born on 13 Jan 1870 in Perry County, Ohio, died on 29 Mar 1938 in Fort Supply, Woodward Co., Oklahoma, at age 68, and was buried in El Reno, Canadian Co., Oklahoma.
+ 80 M viii. George Sylvester Pearl Sr. was born on 30 Dec 1872 in Perry Co., Ohio and died about 1945 in Dallas, Texas, about age 73.
14. Francis Xavier Pearl was born on 11 May 1840 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 13 Apr 1925 in Hebron, Thayer Co., NE, at age 84, and was buried on 15 Apr 1925 in Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Thayer Co., NE.
General Notes: By 1870, Francis X. Pearl had moved to Mo.
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Certificate of Death, Registered #4347, Place of Death; Thayer County, City-Hebron, State-Nebraska
Francis X. Pearl, male, white,married, wife Mary* Pearl, Francis b. May 11, 1840, age 84, ll mos., 2 days, farmer, b. Ohio, name of father Lawrence Pearl*, b. Ohio, maiden name of mother Susannah Nichols*,b.Oh., informant Mary E. Monohan of Hebron, Neb., buried Sacred Heart Cem.
*Lawrence Pearl and Susannah Nichols Pearl were NOT born in Ohio. They were both born in Maryland.
* I don't know why his wife is listed as Mary -- her name is Sarah Margaret.
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Five of Francis and Sarah's children died in infancy. They were: John S., Lilly, James Samuel, Lucy Isabel and Ruth Ellen.
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Arthur was adopted by his grandparents, Francis Xavier and Sarah Margaret Pearl. His parents were Charles and Sarah Pearl and they may have died.
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Newpaper Article from Patricia Jennes:
SURPRISED ON THEIR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Sacred Heart Congregation Assists in Celebrating Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl
OVER TWO HUNDRED ATTEND:
Guests of Honor Receive Many Beautiful Gifts as Tokens of Esteem of their Friends:
Over two hundred persons attended the celebration of the Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. F. X. Pearl held Monday at Sacred Heart Church. The celebration was a complete surprise to the couple, who had not suspected the plans of their friends of Sacred Heart congregation. Relatives who arrived also kept the secret from them until Monday morning. Renewal of the marriage vows was taken at the church in the morning, closing with a benediction by Rev. Joseph Ress, rector of Sacred Heart. Music was furnished by Miss Anna Clifford, Angus McDonald and members of Sacred Heart choir. Father Carey of Fairbury preached an excellent sermon for the occasion.
At 9:30 a.m. Solemn High Mass was sung by Rev. Fr. Lutz of Turkey Creek, assisted by Father Carey of Fairbury as deacon, Father Sproll of Seward as sub-deacon and Father Longnot of Alexandria as master of ceremonies. The altar boys were Joseph Boyes, Joseph Helget, Louis Griffin and William Nacke.
At noon a bounteous dinner was served by the ladies of Sacred Heart in the church parlors. At the close of the dinner M. H. Cruise, as spokesman, in a few well chosen words presented Mr. and Mrs. Pearl with two beautifully upholstered rocking chairs, tokens of the regard of their friends. To this Mr. Pearl responded, thanking his many friends and the members of Sacred Heart for their kindness in remembering him and his wife on their golden wedding day. Short talks were given also by Father Ress, H. W. Deaver of Alexandria and others. Miss Gertrude Monohon gave a reading and Father Ross read a poem which was written especially for the occasion by Calvin Johnson of Carleton.
Mr. and Mrs. Pearl, who are among Thayer County's oldest and most substantial residents, were married fifty years ago in North Vernon, Indiana. In 1884, they came to make their home in Thayer County where Mr. Pearl, with the help of his good wife, has for many years been successfully engaged in farming and fruit growing. Their children now living are: Martha, teacher in a parochial school in New Orleans, Louisiana; Louis F., who resides in Canada; Mrs. Alice Brophy of Valier, Montana; Mrs. Agnes Hruska of Gilead; and Mrs. Mary Monohon of Hebron.
Mr. Pearl stated Tuesday that he will always look back on this celebration of his golden wedding as one of the happiest events of his life.
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F. X. PEARL DEAD AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS
Aged resident of Hebron and Thayer County:
Had Been Active for His Years, Ill but Two Weeks--Funeral Services Held in Sacred Heart Church:
F. X. Pearl, an old-time resident of Thayer County and Hebron, passed away Monday, April 13, 1925, aged 81 years, 11 months and 2 days.
He had been widely known throughout the county, until the past few years, being an officer in the Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co. of Thayer Co. He had been in good health and active for his age, making a trip back to his old home in Ohio a few years ago. Respect for his sterling qualities and industrious life, he has always been quiet and retiring.
A little more than two weeks ago he was stricken with pneumonia, which rapidly brought him to the point of death. During his illness, those who know him best say that he was a model of patience and cheerfulness, complaining only that his child kept him in bed when he wished to get up and plow.
Francis Xavier Pearl was born at Deavertown, Morgan County, Ohio, May 11, 1840 and passed away April 13, 1925. He was married at North Vernon, Indiana, September 25, 1866 to Miss Sarah Margaret Lilly. God blessed this union with eleven children, six* of whom died in infancy.
*We can only account for 5 children dying in infancy.
In 1884, he came to Thayer Co., Nebraska, and here he has made his home ever since. His golden wedding anniversay was celebrated September 25, 1916. That same year, December 21, 1916, Mrs. Pearl died. He leaves to mourn his loss five children: Sister Mary Anselma, S.S. of N.D. of Lawrence Nebraska; Mrs. J. E. Brophy of Valier, Montana; Mr. Louis Pearl of Williams, Nebraska, Mrs. Agnes Hruska of Gilead and Mrs. Mary Monohon of Hebron, besides sixteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and numerous relatives and friends.
For years, closest friends state, his life has been a model of simple devotion to duty, and death came peacefully to "Grandpa Pearl", and left him with a smile on his face.
His bent form and silvery hair will be missed from the community. Sympathy is extended to the children of this aged man.
Funeral services were conducted by Father Joseph Ress at the Sacred Heart Church in Hebron, Wednesday _____and interment made at Hebron Cemetery. Many friends gathered to pay their last tribute to the departed who had lived in the community for years.
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According to the 11 June 1900 Census and the 11 May 1910 Census, they had a total of 11 children. So far we have records of only six. In the 1900 Census, only six were living. In the 1910 Census, only five were living.
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F. X. Pearl - Pioneer in Thayer Co. Goes to His Reward:
One more in Heaven!
One less at home.
One voice of welcome hushed & ever more
One farewell word unspoken;
one the shore
Where parting comes not, landed one
one soul more;
One more in heaven!
Involuntarily this thought flashed into our minds when the report was spread abroad. "Grandpa Pearl is dead." For years the life of this saintly old man has been an edifying example of piety and simple devotion to duty for us all, and his peaceful, happy death was its fitting close.
Just a little more than two weeks ago, he was stricken with pneumonia, which rapidly brought him to the point of death. During his illness, he was a model of patience and cheerfulness, complaining only that the doctor and his children kept him in bed, when he wished to get up and plow. He was 85 years old.
Francis Xavier Pearl was born in Deavertown, Morgan Co., Ohio, May 11, 1840, thus having reached the age of 84 years, 11 months and 2 days on the day of his demise, April 13, 1925. He was married at North Vernon, Indiana, Sept. 25, 1866, to Miss Sarah Margaret Lilly. God blessed this union with eleven children, six of whom died in infancy. In 1884, he came to Thayer Co., Nebraska, and here he has made his home ever since. His golden wedding anniversay was celebrated Sep. 25, 1916. That same year, December 21, 1916, Mrs. Pearl died.
He leaves to mourn his loss, five children: Sister Mary Anselma, S.S. of N.D., of Lawrence, Nebr.; Mrs. J. E. Brophy of Valier, Montana; Mr. Louis Pearl of Williams, Nebraska; Mrs. Agnes Hruska of Gilead, and Mrs. Mary Monohon of Hebron; besides sixteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends.
We shall miss him, -- that bent form and that silvery head, going about his work so quietly and unobtrusively -- an inspiration to us all, yet we do not mourn for we are so sure that he is:
One More in Heaven and this is but
Another thought to brighten cloudy days,
Another link our souls on High to raise;
To Home and Heaven.
To the bereaved children we offer our sympathy. Truly they have lost a father in the truest, most beautiful sense of the word. Yet why should they grieve? A more consoling death bed scene than their dear father's could scarcely be imagined. He died with a smile on his lips, his heart at peace, for he was going Home.
This is not home, where cramped in
earthly mold
Our sight of Christ is dim, our love is cold.
But there, where face to face we shall behold,
Is Home and Heaven! One More at Home,--
That home where separation cannot be
That home whence none are missed eternally,
With the poet let us say,
Lord Jesus grant us all a place with Thee,
At Home in Heaven!
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1840 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #___, pg. 239B:
Pearl, Lawrence
White males:
3 under age of 5
2 between ages 5 & 10
1 between ages 20 & 30
1 between ages 40 & 50
White females:
2 between ages 10 & 15
3 between ages 15 & 20
1 between ages 40 & 50
2 between ages 20 & 30
2 persons engaged in agriculture
1850 Census, York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #715, pg.77B, Dwelling #294, Family #503, dated 18 September 1850:
Pearl, Lawrence, m, 57, farmer, $1,000, MD
Susanna, wife, f, 55, can't read, MD
Catherine, dau, f, 27, can't read, PA
Mary, dau, f, 23, can't read, PA
Elizabeth, dau, f, 21, PA
Benedict, son, m, 18, PA
Lawrence, son, m, 17, PA
John James, son, 14, attends school, PA
William A., son, m, 12, attends school, PA
Francis, son, m, 10, attends school, PA
1860 Census, Deavertown P.O., York Twp., Morgan Co., Ohio, Roll #1016, 4 August 1860, pg. 282, line __:
Pearl, Lawrence, wm, 68, farmer, $1800, $400, MD
Margaret, 2nd wife, wf, 55, MD
*Francis H., wm, 20, farm hand, OH
**Welch, John, wm, 14, OH
*Francis X. --His middle name is Xavier.
**John Welch is Margaret's son by her previous marriage.
1870 Census, MO, Carroll Co., Carrollton P. O., Wakenda Twp., Roll 766, Pg.393, Line 23, 22/22, 17 Aug. 1870:
Peral, Francis X., wm, 30, $___, $453, farming, OH
Sarah A., wf, 26, keeping house, IN
Charles H., wm, 2, MO
Mary E., wf, 8 mos., MO
Barker, George W., wm, 19, laborer, PA
1880 Census, Missouri, Rea (Twp.? or Town?), Carroll Co., Roll #679, Vol. 6, ED157, Dwelling & Family #59, Dated 3 June 1880:
Pearl, Francis K (X),wm, 40, mar, tenant farmer, reads & writes, OH,MD,MD
Sarah M. wife, wf, 30, mar, reads & writes, IND,PA,IND
Charles H., son, wm, 12, attends school, farm work, R&W, MO,OH,IND
Mary E., dau, wf, 10, attends school, R&W, MO,OH,IND
Martha, dau, wf, 6, MO,OH,IND
Sarah A., dau, wf, 2, MO,OH,IND
*Lewis F., son, wm, 4months, b. Jan., MO,OH,IND
*Spelled Louis on family picture and in other censuses.
1900 Census, Nebraska, Gilead Precinct, Thayer Co., Roll #941, ED162, pg.5B, pg. 179B, 1.80, 92/93, Dated 11 June 1900:
Pearl, Francis X, wm, 60, May 1840, M34yrs., farmer, owns farm, OH,MD,MD
*Margaret S., wf, 50, May 1850, M34yrs., 11 children, 6 living, IND,PA,NY?
Martha, dau, wf, 26, Jan.1874, single, school teacher, MO,OH,IND
Louis F., son, wm, 20, Jan.1880, single, attends school, MO,OH,IND
Alice A., dau, wf, 18, Dec. 1881, single, attends school, MO,OH,IND
All can read & write.
*Sarah M. in the 1880 Census.
1910 Census, Nebraska, Hebron Pct., Thayer County, Roll
#856, ED186, pg.9B, l.75, dated 11 May 1910:
Pearl, Francis X., wm, 69(70?), M43years, farmer, OH,PA(Md),PA(Md)
Margaret, wife, WF, 59(60?), M43yrs., 11 children, 5 living, IND,NY?,NY?
*Arthur, grandson, wm, 11, COLO,MO,COLO
* Son of Charles H. Pearl. Arthur changed his name to George Gunn.
1920 Census, Nebraska, Hebron Pct., Thayer County, Roll #1002, ED200, Sheet 6A, Line 31, Dwelling 115, Family 124, Dated 18 January 1920:
Pearl, F. X., wm, 79, wid., farmer, owns farm, R&W, OH,MD,MD
*Hamney, Sara, niece, wf, 65, wid., housekeeper, R&W, OH,OH,PA
**Dulerul, Mary(sp.?), grand niece, wf, 6, attends school, R&W, TEX,TEX,MO
*Sara is Francis' niece.
**Mary Dulerul is a grand niece of Francis.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 1910. Hebron Prec., Thayer Co., Nebraska
Francis married Sarah Margaret Lilly on 25 Sep 1866 in North Vernon, Indiana. Sarah was born on 6 May 1850 in Dearborn Co., IN, died on 21 Dec 1916 in Hebron, Thayer Co., NE, at age 66, and was buried in Dec 1916 in Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Thayer Co., NE. The cause of her death was bronchial Pneumonia.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 82 M ii. Charles H. Pearl was born in Nov 1868 in Missouri.
+ 83 F iii. Mary E. Pearl was born on 3 Dec 1869 in Missouri and died after 1930 in Probably Hebron City, Thayer Co., Neb, after age 61.
84 F iv. John S. Pearl was born on 14 Feb 1872 and died before 1880.
85 F v. Martha Lenora Pearl was born on 14 Jan 1874 in Missouri.
86 F vi. Catherine Lilly Pearl was born on 25 Feb 1876 and died before 1880, before age 4.
+ 87 F vii. Sarah Agnes Pearl was born on 20 Dec 1877 in Missouri and died after 1930, after age 53.
+ 88 M viii. Louis Francis Pearl was born on 19 Jan 1880 in Missouri and died in Jan 1971 in Chamberlain, South Dakota 57325, at age 91.
+ 89 F ix. Anne Alice Pearl was born on 18 Dec 1881 in Missouri.
90 M x. James Samuel Pearl was born on 11 Mar 1884 and died before 1900, before age 16.
91 F xi. Ruth Ellen Pearl was born on 17 Dec 1889 and died before 1900, before age 11.
Third Generation17. Matilda Agatha "Tillie" Gossman was born on 3 Feb 1843 in Rose Farm, Morgan Co., Ohio, died on 31 Mar 1931 in Chapel Hill, Perry Co., Ohio, at age 88, and was buried in Apr 1931 in St. Francis/Chapel Hill Cemetery, Row 2, Chapel Hill, Perry Co., OH. The cause of