Person Page 150

Mary Winslow

Biography

• Birth: Mary Winslow was born on 13 January 1845 in Grant, Indiana, United StatesBGO.^1,2
• Marriage: She and Jonathan M. Reynolds were married on 8 December 1861 in Dallas, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
• Marriage: She and Riley H. Thornton were married on 3 May 1877 in Story, Iowa, United StatesBGO, She was married previously to Jonathan Reynolds, who died January 1875 and brought six children from that marriage to this union.^3,4
• Death: She died on 10 May 1913, at age 68, in Osceola, Clarke, Iowa, United StatesBGO,
  
  Mrs. Mary Thornton
  
  Mary Winslow was born in Grant county, Indiana January 13, 1845. At the age of ten years, with her parents, she moved to Dallas county, Iowa, near Redfield.
  
  When seventeen years of age she was united in marriage to Jonathan Reynolds in the month of December 1861, and to this union were born six children, three sons and three daughters, namely, Milton, Mrs. Laura Vandeventer and Mrs. Rena Shawver, all of South Dakota, Mrs. Eliza Charman of Elizabeth, Colo., and Willie and Tillie, both of Des Moines, Iowa.
  
  In January 1875, she was left a widow and struggled through the hardships of life with her six small children, until May 3, 1877, when she was again united in marriage to Riley Thornton of Polk county, Ia. This union was blessed with five children, two sons and three daughters, namely, Mrs. Ruth West, deceased, Mrs. Cora Swain, Agnes, Clayborn and Clarence, all of Osceola, Iowa.
  
  In March 1890, they with their family moved to Clarke county, Iowa, and settled on a farm in Green Bay Township. July 31, 1900 she was again left a widow. She with her children remained on the farm until three years ago she moved to Osceola which has been her home ever since.
  
  At an early age she united with the United Brethren church, having lived a true Christian life, always attended church services whenever health permitted, always ready to lend a helping hand to others, and always cheerful and kind hearted. About two years ago united with the Methodist church in Osceola and remained a member there until her death on Saturday, May 10, 1913. After feeding her chickens she came into the house where she had an attack of heart failure and quietly passed away. She was quiet and unassuming but lived the life of the Christian.
  
  Mrs. Thornton leaves to mourn her death ten children, six sisters, three brothers, forty-one grandchildren and five great grandchildren, and friends. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church at one o'clock Wednesday afternoon, conducted by her pastor Rev. L. B. Carpenter.^1,5,2

• Name: Mary Winslow was also known as Mary Reynolds.
• Name: She was also known as Mary Thornton.⁴
• Household Member: Mary appeared in the household of Riley H. Thornton in a census on 30 June 1880 in Douglas Township, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
  
  1) Riley Thornton,head, male, white, age 54, married, born in Ohio, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Ohio, farmer.
  2) Mary Thornton, wife, female, white, age 34, born in Indiana, both parents born in Ohio.
  3) John Thornton, son, male, white, age 16, single, attended scool, born in Iowa, father born in Ohio, mother born in Indiana.
  4) Milton Reynolds, son, male, age 17, born in Iowa, father born in Indiana, mother born in North Carolina, unemployed laborer.
  5) Eliza Reynolds, daughter, female, single, age 14, born in Iowa, father born in Indiana, mother born in North Carolina.
  6) Laura B. Reynolds, daughter, female, age 12, born in Iowa, father born in Indiana,mother born in North Carolina.
  7) William Reynolds, son, male, age 7, born in Iowa, father born in Indiana, mother born in North Carolina.
  8) T. Reynolds, son, age 7, born in Iowa, father born in Indiana, mother born in North Carolina.
  9) Irena Reynolds, daughter, age 4, born in Iowa, father born in Indiana, mother born in North Carolina.
  10) Peter Thornton, son, age 14, born in Iowa, father born in Indiana, mother born in North Carolina.
  11) Ada Thorngon, daughter, age 11, born in Iowa, father born in Indiana, mother born in North Carolina.
  12) Ruth Thornton, daughter, age 1, born in Iowa, father born in Indiana, mother born in North Carolina.⁶
• Census (F): She and Riley H. Thornton were enumerated on the census of 1880 in Douglas Township, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.⁶
• Household Member: Mary appeared in the household of Riley H. Thornton in a census on 12 June 1900 in Green Bay, Clarke, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
  1) R. H. Thornton, age 75, birth date Nov 1824, birthplace Ohio, married, father and mother's birthplace North Carolina, farmer, able to read and write.
  2) May Thornton, age 55, wife.
  3) Ruth Thornton, age 21, daughter.
  4) Agnes Thornton, age 19, daughter.
  5) Clayborn Thornton, age 15, son.
  6) Cora B. Thornton, age 8, daughter.
  7) Fred Hilderbrand, age 22, boarder.⁴

• Last Edited: 15 January 2025 11:23:00

Citations

1. [S365] The Osceola Sentinel: Obituaries Mrs. Mary Thornton, Location: Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa
2. [S1632] "Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990," database, MyHeritage.com, accessed 14 Dec 2019), entry for Mary Thornton's 1913 death.
3. [S28] Compiler: Pioneer Sons & Daughters Genealogical Society, Polk County Iowa Marriages Book 1 1871-1880
4. [S386] Iowa, Clarke County, 1900 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T623, Green Bay, enumeration district (ED) 30, sheet 7, dwelling 138, family 138, R. H. Thornton household, accessed 22 Nov 2021
5. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 18 Apr 2017), entry for Mary Winslow, person ID L4MP-YS7.
6. [S385] Iowa, Polk County, 1880 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T9, roll 360, Douglas, enumeration district (ED) 171, p. 516D, dwelling 214, family 214

• Relationship: 9th great-grandfather of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Hans Lauritzen Lindegaard¹

• References: Ancestors of Roger J. Jorgenson

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Hans Lauritzen Lindegaard was born in Odense, DenmarkBG, Hans was the youngest son of Lauritz Knudsen Lindegaard. He was born around 1600, give and take a few years at Odense and lived there all his life.¹
• Marriage: He was married.
• Death: He died in 1670.¹

• Note: Hans Knudsen Lindegaard's spouse is unknown.
  
  Hans was a merchant. He carried on the Lindegaard merchant company, but during the first half of the century he gradually moved his business into the production of shoes. Of his five sons, only Peder stayed in the merchant business. Joergen, Mads, and Hans became shoe makers and Jacob moved to Norway.¹

• Last Edited: 6 May 2012

Citations

1. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard

• Relationship: 8th great-granduncle of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Joergen Lindegaard¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Joergen Lindegaard was born in 1628 in Odense, DenmarkBG.¹
• Death: He died in 1685, at age ~57, in Svendborg, DenmarkBG.¹

• Last Edited: 6 May 2012

Citations

1. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard

• Relationship: 8th great-granduncle of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Peder Hansen Lindegaard¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Peder Hansen Lindegaard was born in 1640.¹
• Death: He died in 1717, at age ~77, in Odense, DenmarkBG.¹

• Last Edited: 6 May 2012

Citations

1. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard

• Relationship: 8th great-granduncle of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Mads Hansen Lindegaard¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Mads Hansen Lindegaard was born in 1645.¹
• Death: He died in 1687, at age ~42, in Odense, DenmarkBG.¹

• Last Edited: 6 May 2012

Citations

1. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard

• Relationship: 8th great-granduncle of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Jacob Hansen Lindegaard¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Jacob Hansen Lindegaard was born in 1650.¹
• Death: He died after 1692 in NorwayBGO.¹

• Last Edited: 6 May 2012

Citations

1. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard

• Relationship: 10th great-grandmother of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Ane Nielsdatter¹

• References: Ancestors of Roger J. Jorgenson

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Ane Nielsdatter was born between 1560 and 1570 in Odense, DenmarkBG.^1,2
• Marriage: She and Lauritz Knudsen Lindegaard were married about 1588.¹
• Death: She died in 1605 in Odense, DenmarkBG.¹

• Name: Ane Nielsdatter was also known as Ane Lindegaard.¹

• Last Edited: 14 February 2017 07:23:00

Citations

1. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard
2. [S1382] Wiuff, RasmusMyHeritage.com, MyHeritage., accessed 14 Feb 2017), Anne Lindegaard (born Nielsdatter)

• Relationship: 10th great-grandfather of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Lauritz Knudsen Lindegaard¹

• References: Ancestors of Roger J. Jorgenson

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Lauritz Knudsen Lindegaard was born in 1550 in DenmarkBG Born at horne, near Faaborn, on the island of Funen. He moved to Odense later in life where he is listed as citizen and city counselor. He was a merchant/tradesman and it is believed that he received his training in the old Lindegaard company, working for his uncle Hans.¹
• Marriage: He and Ane Nielsdatter were married about 1588.¹
• Death: He died in 1615, at age ~65.¹

• Last Edited: 10 March 2018 09:03:00

Citations

1. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard

• Relationship: 9th great-granduncle of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Knud Lauritzen Lindegaard¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Knud Lauritzen Lindegaard was born in 1589 in Odense, DenmarkBG.
• Death: He died in 1640, at age ~51, in Odense, DenmarkBG.²

• Note: Very little is known about Knud. He may have moved to Copenhagen.¹

• Last Edited: 14 February 2017 07:31:00

Citations

1. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard
2. [S1382] Wiuff, RasmusMyHeritage.com, MyHeritage., accessed 14 Feb 2017), Anne Lindegaard (born Nielsdatter)

• Relationship: 9th great-granduncle of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Rasmus Lauritzen Lindegaard¹

Parents

Biography

• Marriage: Rasmus Lauritzen Lindegaard and Abelone [—?—] were married.¹

• Note: Rasmus Lindegaard was probably a custom official at Assens (southwest of Odense). He married a girl from Assens, whose name may have been Abelone.¹

• Last Edited: 15 November 2015 16:53:00

Citations

1. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard

Abelone [—?—]¹

Biography

• Marriage: Abelone [—?—] and Rasmus Lauritzen Lindegaard were married.¹

• Last Edited: 16 June 2022 09:09:00

Citations

1. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard

Alice Gramley

Biography

• Marriage: Alice Gramley and Charles See were married.¹

• Last Edited: 16 May 2017 10:54:00

Citations

1. [S303] D'Errico, Dee, The See Family Chronicles., accessed 11 Apr 2017), Frederick See descendants

• Relationship: Great-granduncle of Debra Sue Loghry

Nathan Thornton

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Nathan Thornton was born about 1845 Born either in Illinois or Indiana.¹
• Death: He died on 21 September 1862, at age ~17, in Sedalia, Pettis, Missouri, United StatesBGO, Excerpt from the book "American Patriotism, or Memoirs of Common Men" (1869) by Leonard Brown [posted to Ancestry.com on 28 Jan 2013 by Dan Olson]:
  
  Son of Mr. Riley H. Thornton, of Douglas Township, Polk County, Iowa, was born in Vermilion County, Illinois., May 17, 1845, and came with his parents to Polk County, in July of the same year. Enlisted in Company I, 18th Iowa Infantry, July 10, 1862, being then a little past seventeen. Died Sept. 21, 1862, at Sedalia, Mo., of measles, having
  been in the service about two months. He writes :
  
  " Sedalia, Sept. 3, 1862.
  " My dear Parents, I wrote you that I had the measles at Clinton, but I think it must have been a mistake, for I have had it good since I came here. I am at the hospital now ; but I think I will leave here before long, for I am about well again. Though weak, I walk about town once in a while. I do not dare to eat what I crave, for fear of the measles coming back again, and the last state is worse than the first. One of the boys in the hospital where I am went to eating trash when he had begun to get well, and the measles came back on him and he died. Two men of our regiment have died since we came into camp, one with measles."
  
  He says to his little brothers:
  
  "You must be good boys, work hard, and mind what father and mother tell you, and go to meeting whenever you can ; behave yourselves properly in company, and keep in boys' place, and grow up to be respected." He was a noble boy, and strove to do his duty as a Christian. He says to his mother, in a letter written from Clinton, "You must pray for me often; for I have a hard time to serve God where I am." Though so young, he realized fully the obligations of American citizens to defend their country. Says his father." Nathan had a notion of enlisting ever since the war began. I opposed it on account of his age, until I thought he knew what hardships he would have to endure. He said that he could do as much work on the farm as a man, and that he could do as much in the army. ' If I were there,' he said, 'I would be one more to help.' I told him then to go, understanding his duty, and what he might have to suffer. It took men, he said, to support the government, and he was no better, he thought, than the rest."
  
  He was temperate, never drinking coffee nor eating meat ; was always quite lively ; had not an enemy in the world ; was polite in his manners ; loved his little brothers and sisters dearly ; was obedient to his parents ; was kindhearted. " It seemed," said his mother, " that I could never give up for him to go ; but he would never be satisfied without going." If he had lived he would have made a good soldier. He was a congenial companion; a studious and trustworthy boy. His father could intrust to him any affairs, and go from home, leaving his work in Nathan's hands, knowing that it would be well attended to.

• Household Member: Nathan appeared in the household of Riley H. Thornton in the U.S. census on 17 September 1850 in Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
  1) Riley Thornton, age 24, birthplace Ohio, farmer, value of real estate $2,000.
  2) Rachel Thornton, age 24, birthplace Illinois.
  3) Nathan Thornton, age 5, birthplace Illinois.
  4) Charity Thornton, age 2, birthplace Iowa.
  5) Susanna Thornton, age 1, birthplace Iowa.²
• Household Member: Nathan appeared in the household of Riley H. Thornton in a census in 1856 in Delaware Township, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
  
  1) Riley H. Thornton, male, age 30, married, born in Ohio, resident in state for ten years, farmer, native voter, militia, and owns land.
  2) Rachael Thornton, age 30, born in Illinois, married, resident of state for ten years.
  3) Nathan Thornton, male, age 10, born in Illinois; Charity Thornton, female, age 8, born in Iowa.
  4) Susanah Thornton, female, age 7, born in Iowa.
  5) George H. Thornton, male, age 5, born in Iowa.
  6) Richard G. Thornton, male, age 3, born in Iowa.
  7) Martin Luther Thornton, male, age 1, born in Iowa.^3,4
• Household Member: Nathan appeared in the household of Riley H. Thornton in a census on 30 June 1860 in Douglas Township, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
  
  1) Riley Thornton, head, male, age 34, value of real estate $3,000, birth place Ohio.
  2) R. Thornton, female, age 34, birth place Illinois.
  3) Nathan Thornton, male, age 15, birth place Illinois.
  4) C. Thornton, female, age 12, birth place Iowa.
  5) S. Thornton, female, age 11, birth place Iowa.
  6) George Thornton, male, age 9, birth place Iowa
  7) R.G. Thornton, male, age 7, birth place Iowa.
  8)( M.L. Thornton, male, age 5, birth place Iowa.
  9) C. Thornton, female, age 3, birth place Iowa.^5,4

• Last Edited: 28 February 2021 12:10:00

Citations

1. [S1633] Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA from the Iowa Adjutant General, "Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion," database, Ancestry.com, accessed 18 Apr 2020), Nathan Thornton.
2. [S1842] Iowa, Polk County, 1850 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M432, roll 188, p. 61a, dwelling 73, family 758, Riley Thornton household, accessed 22 Nov 2021
3. [S1214] Iowa, Polk County, 1856 state census, population schedule, Delaware, p. 647, dwelling 62, family 62, line 10, Riley H. Thornton; (http://www.ancestry.com)
4. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 26 Jun 2020, George H. Thornton (19 May 1851-14 Nov 1938), 207484547, citing Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA; maintained by Suzy & Rob (contributor 46950534).
5. [S1844] Iowa, Polk County, 1860 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M653, roll 338, Douglas, p. 111, dwelling 814, family 720, Riley Thornton household

• Relationship: 1st cousin 10 times removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Anna Rasmusdatter Lindegaard¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Anna Rasmusdatter Lindegaard was born in 1639.¹

• Last Edited: 17 July 2011

Citations

1. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard

• Relationship: 1st cousin 10 times removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Niels Rasmussen Lindegaard¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Niels Rasmussen Lindegaard was born in 1640 in Assens, Båg, Odense, DenmarkBGO.¹
• Marriage: He and Abigael Pedersdatter Lem were married on 9 July 1679 in Bergen, Hordaland, NorwayBGO, Niels and Abigael had seven children, all of whom stayed in Norway. Today there are thousands of descendants of Niels and Abigael in Norway.¹
• Death: He died on 3 March 1688, at age ~48, in Bergen, Hordaland, NorwayBGO.¹

• Residence: He had a residence in Bergen, Hordaland, NorwayBGO.¹

• Last Edited: 6 May 2012

Citations

1. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard

Abigael Pedersdatter Lem¹

Biography

• Birth: Abigael Pedersdatter Lem was born in 1657.¹
• Marriage: She and Niels Rasmussen Lindegaard were married on 9 July 1679 in Bergen, Hordaland, NorwayBGO, Niels and Abigael had seven children, all of whom stayed in Norway. Today there are thousands of descendants of Niels and Abigael in Norway.¹

• Last Edited: 17 July 2011

Citations

1. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard

• Relationship: 11th great-grandfather of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Knud Thymesen Lindegaard¹

• References: Ancestors of Roger J. Jorgenson

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Knud Thymesen Lindegaard was born in 1520 in Odense, DenmarkBG.¹
• Marriage: He and Ane Jensdatter were married.¹
• Death: He died in 1581, at age ~61.¹

• Note: He moved to Copenhagen at an early age, probably around 1540. He owned several houses in Copenhagen and lived in Faergestraede. It is quite likely that he also owned property on the Island of Funel as his oldest son Lauritz was born at Horne near Faaborg.
  
  Knud Lindegaard was principal of "Almindeligt Hospital" (Ordinary Hospital) from 1567 to 1575, appointed by the King. He is mentioned several times in The History of the City of Copenhagen. He is last mentioned in 1581 and it is believed that he died around this time.¹

• Last Edited: 6 May 2012

Citations

1. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard

• Relationship: 11th great-grandmother of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Ane Jensdatter¹

• References: Ancestors of Roger J. Jorgenson

Biography

• Marriage: Ane Jensdatter and Knud Thymesen Lindegaard were married.¹
• Death: She died between 1609 and 1624.¹

• Last Edited: 6 May 2012

Citations

1. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard

• Relationship: 12th great-grandfather of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Thyme Lindegaard¹

• References: Ancestors of Roger J. Jorgenson

Biography

• Birth: Thyme Lindegaard was born between 1480 and 1490 The exact year is not known, nor do we have any information about his parents.¹
• Marriage: He was married.
• Death: He died in 1560 as he was last mentioned in 1555.¹

• Occupation: He worked as a a merchant. He owned houses, farms, and estates on the island of Funen bu. t had his home base in the city of Odense. He traded in cattle, and maybe also horses, to the German and Dutch market and had strong business relations with the crown, i.e. the King's household.¹
• Note: Thyme's wife is not known.
  
  The Lindegaard family have their roots at Odense and Sallinge County, Funen, Denmark.
  
  The name LINDEGARTH is first mentioned around 1245 when Mads Lindegarth I Fyen (Mads Lindegarth from Funen) appears in a list over old Danish names.
  
  From 1245 to around 1490 the name appears in various documents, spelled differently like Lindegaarth / Lindegaard / Lindegardh / Lindegaardt. They are all merchants and owners of large estates on the Island of Funen.
  
  Names like Lass Lindegaard, Knud Lindegaard, Mads Lindegaard and Thyme Lindegaard are mentioned in Sallinge County's archives in function as "Good Men," meaning that they have held high positions in the communities. A Lauritz Mathes Lindegaard appears in various papers from 1479 to 11498 as "Sandemand" - a lifelong judge function, appointed by the King. In this case, King Christan 1 and King Hans.
  
  It is believed, and generally accepted, that all these Lindegaards are part of the same family. However, we have nothing except the name, and the fact that they lived in the same area, to link them to the first known Lindegaard in our family, Thyme (Timme) Lindegaard, who was born around 1480/90.
  
  It is quite unique for a non-royal family to be able to follow the family roots more than 500 years back. There are not much information about the first Lindegaards, but from the beginning of the 1700s, they are quite easy to follow. From Funen they moved to other parts of the country, especially east- and southwest Jutland, and also to Norway, which was part of Denmark until 1814, and to the United States.¹
• Occupation: He worked as a appointed principal of Sct. Jorgen Hospital at Odense by King Frederik 1 on 7 December 1526., and he still held this position in 1542 when it was mentioned that he used an area near the river. Being principal was an honorary title, given to esteemed members of the society, and his duties in this regard was to make sure that the patients received proper education in the Christian faith.¹

• Last Edited: 6 May 2012

Citations

1. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard

• Relationship: 11th great-granduncle of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Hans Thymesen Lindegaard¹

Parents

Biography

• Note: Nothing is known about Hans but he probably continued his father's business at Odense.¹

• Last Edited: 15 November 2015 16:53:00

Citations

1. [S152] Lindegaard, Record Type: Manuscript, Subject: Lindegaard

• Relationship: 4th cousin 2 times removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Myrtle See¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Myrtle See was born in 1880.¹
• Death: She died in 1880, at age ~0.¹

• Note: Died at age of three months.¹

• Last Edited: 13 April 2017 10:54:00

Citations

1. [S303] D'Errico, Dee, The See Family Chronicles., accessed 11 Apr 2017), Frederick See descendants

• Relationship: 8th great-grandfather of Debra Sue Loghry

Thomas Wellman¹

• References: Ancestors of Debra S. Loghry

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Thomas Wellman was born about 1620 in Ilminster, Somerset, EnglandBGO.¹
• Marriage: He and Elizabeth Spencer were married in 1642 in Lynn, Essex, Province Massachusetts Bay Colony, Colonial AmericaBG, Elizabeth's surname is unknown.^1,2
• Death: He died on 10 October 1672, at age ~52, in Lynn, Essex, Province of Massachusetts Bay, Colonial AmericaBGO.¹

• Note: Thomas was born probably in Ilminster, England and immigrated to Lynn, Massachusetts between 1640 and 1650. The earliest record of Thomas Wellman in Lynn, Massachusetts is a land deed dated December 12, 1653, in which Thomas Wellman and John Knights purchased two 60 acre tracts jointly. This was virgin land which bounded on the north by land already owned by Thomas Wellman. They cleared and farmed this newly purchased land together until Thomas bought out John's interest on June 10, 1662.^1,3,4,5

• Last Edited: 24 April 2024 11:28:00

Citations

1. [S388] Joshua Wyman Wellman; George Walter Chamberlain; Arthur Holbrook Wellman, Descendants of Thomas Wellman of Lynn, Massachusetts
2. [S2133] "Geneanet Community Trees Index," database, Ancestry.com, accessed 24 Apr 2024), Thomas Wellman (1620-1672); original data: Geneanet Community Trees Index. Paris, France.
3. [S393] James Wellman, Genealogy and History of the Wellmans of New England
4. [S1635] Alonzo Lewis, The History of Lynn, Including Nahant
5. [S377] THE WELLMANS- Leonard H. & Nellie (Simpson) Home Page--Descendants of Thomas Wellman, Url: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/w/e/l/Leonard-H-Wellman-1/GENE3-0001.html

• Relationship: 8th great-grandmother of Debra Sue Loghry

Elizabeth Spencer^1,2

• References: Ancestors of Debra S. Loghry

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Elizabeth Spencer was born about 1621 in Middlesex, EnglandBGO.¹
• Marriage: She and Thomas Wellman were married in 1642 in Lynn, Essex, Province Massachusetts Bay Colony, Colonial AmericaBG, Elizabeth's surname is unknown.^1,3
• Death: She died on 22 November 1673, at age ~52, in Lynn, Essex, Province of Massachusetts Bay, Colonial AmericaBGO.^1,2

• Name: Elizabeth Spencer was also known as Elizabeth Wellman.¹
• Alt. Birth: She has conflicting birth information of 1621 and Lynnfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United StatesBG.

• Last Edited: 24 April 2024 11:28:00

Citations

1. [S388] Joshua Wyman Wellman; George Walter Chamberlain; Arthur Holbrook Wellman, Descendants of Thomas Wellman of Lynn, Massachusetts
2. [S2133] "Geneanet Community Trees Index," database, Ancestry.com, accessed 24 Apr 2024), Elizabeth Spencer (1621-1673; original data: Geneanet Community Trees Index. Paris, France.
3. [S2133] "Geneanet Community Trees Index," database, Ancestry.com, accessed 24 Apr 2024), Thomas Wellman (1620-1672); original data: Geneanet Community Trees Index. Paris, France.

• Relationship: Great-grandaunt of Debra Sue Loghry

Charity Thornton

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Charity Thornton was born on 24 August 1847 in Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.¹
• Marriage: She and Joseph Elwood Kenworthy were married on 25 March 1866 in Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.²
• Death: She died on 19 March 1876, at age 28, in Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.³

• Name: Charity Thornton was also known as Charity Hunt.
• Household Member: Charity appeared in the household of Riley H. Thornton in the U.S. census on 17 September 1850 in Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
  1) Riley Thornton, age 24, birthplace Ohio, farmer, value of real estate $2,000.
  2) Rachel Thornton, age 24, birthplace Illinois.
  3) Nathan Thornton, age 5, birthplace Illinois.
  4) Charity Thornton, age 2, birthplace Iowa.
  5) Susanna Thornton, age 1, birthplace Iowa.⁴
• Household Member: Charity appeared in the household of Riley H. Thornton in a census in 1856 in Delaware Township, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
  
  1) Riley H. Thornton, male, age 30, married, born in Ohio, resident in state for ten years, farmer, native voter, militia, and owns land.
  2) Rachael Thornton, age 30, born in Illinois, married, resident of state for ten years.
  3) Nathan Thornton, male, age 10, born in Illinois; Charity Thornton, female, age 8, born in Iowa.
  4) Susanah Thornton, female, age 7, born in Iowa.
  5) George H. Thornton, male, age 5, born in Iowa.
  6) Richard G. Thornton, male, age 3, born in Iowa.
  7) Martin Luther Thornton, male, age 1, born in Iowa.^5,6
• Household Member: Charity appeared in the household of Riley H. Thornton in a census on 30 June 1860 in Douglas Township, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
  
  1) Riley Thornton, head, male, age 34, value of real estate $3,000, birth place Ohio.
  2) R. Thornton, female, age 34, birth place Illinois.
  3) Nathan Thornton, male, age 15, birth place Illinois.
  4) C. Thornton, female, age 12, birth place Iowa.
  5) S. Thornton, female, age 11, birth place Iowa.
  6) George Thornton, male, age 9, birth place Iowa
  7) R.G. Thornton, male, age 7, birth place Iowa.
  8)( M.L. Thornton, male, age 5, birth place Iowa.
  9) C. Thornton, female, age 3, birth place Iowa.^7,6

• Last Edited: 1 August 2022 14:36:00

Citations

1. [S1215] Oregon, Wallowa, 1910 U.S. census, Anestry.com, Digital images, T624, roll 1284, Joseph, enumeration district (ED) 0295, sheet 10B, dwelling 212, family 215, Charles Kenworthy household, accessed 1 Aug 2022
2. [S96] Ancestry.com, "Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996," database, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., Ancestry.com, accessed 24 Apr 2016), Kenworthy-Thornton; Original data: Iowa, Marriages. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySEarch, 2013.
3. [S226] Find A Grave.com, database, accessed 24 Apr 2016<, Charity Kenworthy
4. [S1842] Iowa, Polk County, 1850 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M432, roll 188, p. 61a, dwelling 73, family 758, Riley Thornton household, accessed 22 Nov 2021
5. [S1214] Iowa, Polk County, 1856 state census, population schedule, Delaware, p. 647, dwelling 62, family 62, line 10, Riley H. Thornton; (http://www.ancestry.com)
6. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 26 Jun 2020, George H. Thornton (19 May 1851-14 Nov 1938), 207484547, citing Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA; maintained by Suzy & Rob (contributor 46950534).
7. [S1844] Iowa, Polk County, 1860 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M653, roll 338, Douglas, p. 111, dwelling 814, family 720, Riley Thornton household

• Relationship: 7th great-grandfather of Debra Sue Loghry

Abraham Wellman, Sr.^1,2

• References: Ancestors of Debra S. Loghry

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Abraham Wellman, Sr., was born in January 1643 in Lynn, Essex, Province Massachusetts Bay Colony, Colonial AmericaBG.^1,2
• Marriage: He and Elizabeth Cogswell were married in 1668 in Lynn, Essex, Province of Massachusetts Bay, Colonial AmericaBGO.¹
• Death: He died after 15 March 1716 in Lynn, Essex, Province of Massachusetts Bay, Colonial AmericaBGO.^1,3,4,2

• Note: Inherited one-half of the original Wellman homestead.⁵
• Story:
  In the trial of Sarah Cole for bewitching Mary Browne, 31 Jan 1691/2 is found the following:
  
  "The deposition of Elizabeth Wellman aged forty-five b. about 1647 testifieth and Saith that She Saw Sarah Cole the wif of John Cole the Cooper living in the bouns of Linn going one in a plaine woods in August last past and She had Cast the Scirt of hir garment over hir neck and She Saw a black thing against a tree that lay upon the ground this blacke thing was gon and be Sene no more and Sarah Cole going a litle further turnd hir face about to me She Clapt hir hands to gather and Swong them twice over hir head was gone and I Could Se hir no more and when I Cam to the place whare She took hir flite I lookt for hir but Could not Se her further Saith not 1692" Elizabeth Wellman
  (Suffolk Court Files, 2712)
  
  "The Deposition of Abraham Wellman Aged about 49 yeares [b. about 1643] This Deponent Testifieth & Saith that I had a Cow which Some[one] told mee Sarah Cole Wife of Jn Cole had a great desire to have & the said Cow was taken with Such fits though before she was as Gentle a C0w as I would Desire to Set paill under after this time when She See any person to ming(d) to her to milk, She would run & let none come near her for about a week, when Said Cole was brought upon her examination that night & next morning wee sent on[e] of our children to milk sd Cow, but she was wild as before but after said Sarah Cole was sent from her own house to Cambridge when she was gone a wee thought to Reddin or ther about I sent one of my Children to milk her the Cow Stood Still & gave down her mild & did from that day till this time.
  Abraham Wellman owned the aboves before the Grand jury upon the oath hee had taken Jan 11, 1692/3
  Attests Robert Payne Foreman."
  (Suffolk Court files, 2712)
  The Trial of Sarah Cole is still, to this day, reinacted in Salem MA. in the very courtroom the trial took place.⁶
  
• Residence: He had a residence in 1715 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, New EnglandBG.
• Probate: He had an estate probated on 15 March 1716 in Essex, Massachusetts, New EnglandBG.⁷

• Last Edited: 24 April 2024 10:45:00

Citations

1. [S388] Joshua Wyman Wellman; George Walter Chamberlain; Arthur Holbrook Wellman, Descendants of Thomas Wellman of Lynn, Massachusetts
2. [S431] Clarence Almon Torrey, New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Ancestry.com. U.S>, New England Marriages Prior to 1700 [database on-line]., 793.
3. [S377] THE WELLMANS- Leonard H. & Nellie (Simpson) Home Page--Descendants of Thomas Wellman, Url: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/w/e/l/Leonard-H-Wellman-1/GENE3-0001.html
4. [S1635] Alonzo Lewis, The History of Lynn, Including Nahant
5. [S388] Joshua Wyman Wellman; George Walter Chamberlain; Arthur Holbrook Wellman, Descendants of Thomas Wellman of Lynn, Massachusetts, Pages 71-81. James Wellman, the author of a pamphlet entitled, Genealogy and History of the Wellman's of New England, which he published in 1867, visited the old home of Abraham Wellman in 1810 and learned from Miss Sarah Wellman, who was then living in the ancient house, that she, her father, and her grandfather were all born in the old house. As her grandfather was Abraham Wellman, Jr., born there in 1673, it was undoubtedly "the new dwelling" which was to be the possession of the widow Elizabeth Wellman on and after 22 March 1672/23.
6. [S2132] Rev. Joshua Wyman Wellman D.D., Descendants of Thomas Wellman of Lynn, Massachusetts, pp. 81-82.
7. [S2132] Rev. Joshua Wyman Wellman D.D., Descendants of Thomas Wellman of Lynn, Massachusetts, p. 82.