4565. Ellen Sears (Silas , Richard , Silas , Joseph , Silas , Richard ) was born 18 Mar 1818 in Schoharie, Schoharie, NY. She died 3 Oct 1840 and was buried in , 1929a Vi.
Ellen married Orin J Ross on 14 Sep 1840 in , Susquehanna Co, PA. Orin was born 27 Apr 1814 in
They had the following children:
+ 7667 M i George L Ross 7668 F ii Ellen Ross was born 23 Mar 1845 in <, Susquehanna Co, PA>. She died 1 Jan 1865. 7669 M iii Edgar A Ross was born 18 Jun 1847 in <, Susquehanna Co, PA>.
4567. Charlotte Sears (Abner , Richard , Silas , Joseph , Silas , Richard ) was born 9 Jul 1809 in , Rensselaer, NY. She died 16 Apr 1873 in Mt Pleasant, IL and was buried in , 1930.
S.P. May p.309 rem. with her parents to Yankeetown, OH, in the fall of 1818.
Was a member of Meth Ch., Mt Pleasant, IL
Charlotte married John Davis on 24 Apr 1825 in Yankeetown, OH. John was born 24 Jan 1800 in , Pickaway Co., OH. He died 21 Feb 1886 in Mt Pleasant, IL.
S.P. May p.309 A farmer and a Methodist
John and Charlotte had the following children:
7670 F i Diantha Davis was born 22 Jul 1826 in . She died 23 Oct 1853 in D.S.P.. Diantha married Abram H Scholl. Abram was born 1822 in . He died 28 Oct 1855. + 7671 F ii Rachel Davis 7672 M iii James Davis was born 2 Sep 1829 in .
S.P. May p.309 Lives Ketchum, ID
7673 M iv Alexander Davis was born 20 Nov 1831 in . He died 20 Aug 1832. + 7674 F v Mary Jane Davis + 7675 M vi William H Davis 7676 M vii Abner Davis was born 15 Jan 1839 in . He died 28 Jan 1839. 7677 M viii Milton Davis was born 13 Oct 1841 in . He died 17 Aug 1863 in Unm.
S.P. May p.309 Corp, Co G, 3d Regt, IL Vols
+ 7678 M ix Hiram Davis 7679 M x Samuel Davis was born 28 Jan 1847 in . He died 20 Jan 1852. 7680 M xi Jerome Davis was born 26 Feb 1849 in . He died 11 Mar 1859. 7681 M xii John H Davis was born 23 Mar 1850 in .
4569. Diantha Sears (Abner
, Richard
, Silas
, Joseph
, Silas
, Richard
) was born 30 Mar 1812 in
S.P. May p.310 rem. with her parents to Madison, OH, in 1818. rem. to Warsaw,
IN, 1837; to Montezuma, IA, in 1856; lives near Montezuma, and is a faithful
member of United Brethren Ch.
Diantha married Henry L Farmer on 14 Oct 1830 in Yankeetown, OH. Henry was born 19 Jul 1809 in Chillicothe, OH. He died 25 Jul 1883.
S.P. May p.310 Rem to Warsaw, IN, 1837; to Montezuma, IA, in 1856; he was a
farmer, and an honored member and officer of the United Brethren Church
Henry and Diantha had the following children:
+ 7682 M i Joseph Farmer + 7683 M ii John Wesley Farmer + 7684 M iii Lewis W Farmer + 7685 F iv Mary Catherine Farmer + 7686 F v Julia Elizabeth Farmer 7687 F vi Susan Farmer was born 23 Mar 1843 in . She died 22 Nov 1843. + 7688 F vii Charlotte M Farmer + 7689 M viii Abner Sears Farmer
4570. Alexander Sears Dr (Abner , Richard , Silas , Joseph , Silas , Richard ) was born 16 Mar 1814 in Cherry Valley, Otsego, NY. He died 6 Feb 1855 in Marshall, TX and was buried in , 1933.
S.P. May p.459 Dr Sears removed with his parents to Yankeetown, Madison
township, Fayette co., OH, in fall of 1818; studied medicine with Dr Eleazar
Martin of Bloomingburg, OH; removed to Leesburg, IN, and thence to Naples, IL,
practising for a while at Meredocia, IL; graduated medecine, Louisville, KY,
and finally settled in Marshall, TX, where he became eminent as a physician and
surgeon.
Alexander married Vesta Cordelia Hawley on 15 Dec 1847 in , TX. Vesta was born 6 Jun 1827 in <, TX>. She died 1 Oct 1854 in Marshall, TX.
They had the following children:
+ 7690 F i Vesta Cordelia Sears 7691 M ii Addison Hawley Sears was born 19 Sep 1850 in Marshall, TX. He died 8 Jul 1856 and was buried in , 3303. + 7692 F iii Mary Eliza Sears
4571. Washington Sears (Abner , Richard , Silas , Joseph , Silas , Richard ) was born 3 Jun 1816 in Cherry Valley, Otsego, NY. He died 11 May 1891 in Oxville, IL and was buried in , 1934.
S.P.May pp459 also, Mrs. Betty Jane Clausen, 8911 Northeastern NE, Apt B-102
Albuquerque, NM 87112Ellen M O'Dell, letter 27 Mar 97, CONFLICT: B. year 1815
Washington married Elizabeth Jane Morrison on 7 Nov 1841 in Oxville, IL. Elizabeth was born 22 Jan 1824 in Piketon, IL. She died 18 Jan 1914 in Oxville, IL.
Ellen M O'Dell, letter 27 Mar 97, b., d., children
Washington and Elizabeth had the following children:
+ 7693 M i Alexander Sears 7694 M ii Clark Sears was born 22 Apr 1844 in Naples, IL. He died 23 Sep 1845 and was buried in , 3306. + 7695 F iii Mary Angeline Sears 7696 M iv Wellington Sears was born 15 Dec 1848 in Naples, IL. He died 25 Jul 1862 and was buried in , 3308. 7697 M v Augustus W Sears was born 16 Dec 1851 in Naples, IL. He died 22 Jan 1870 and was buried in , 3309. + 7698 M vi Charles Willard Sears 7699 M vii Cyrus Sears was born 1 Mar 1857 in . He died 15 Mar 1857 and was buried in , 3311. 7700 F viii Caroline Sears was born 13 Mar 1858 in Naples, IL. She died 13 Mar 1864 and was buried in , 3312.
Ellen M O'Dell, letter 27 mar 97, shows name as Vesta C
7701 F ix Fannie Sears was born 6 Feb 1861 in Naples, IL. She died 24 Aug 1871 and was buried in , 3313. 7702 M x William S Sears was born 1 Feb 1863 in Naples, IL. He died 27 Jul 1865 and was buried in , 3314. 7703 M xi Harry Sears was born 17 Dec 1865 in Naples, IL. was buried in , 3315. 7704 M xii Harvey Sears was born 26 Apr 1869 in . He died 21 Sep 1874 and was buried in , 3316.
4572. Hannah Jane Sears (Abner , Richard , Silas , Joseph , Silas , Richard ) was born 1 Mar 1818 in Cherry Valley, Otsego, NY. She died 30 Nov 1879 and was buried in , 1935.
S.P. May p.311 She was a noble Christian woman and was buried with her husband
in Winchester.
Hannah married James G Killpatrick on 8 Aug 1844 in Naples, IL. James was born 2 Sep 1820 in , Franklin Co., OH. He was buried in Winchester, IL.
S.P. May p.311 Was a red potter by trade; removed to the vicinity of Maroa, IL
and became a farmer. He was bro. to Lt Col Thos M Killpatrick of IL, and a
relative of Gen K., US Army; was a devoted member of Meth Ch
James and Hannah had the following children:
4573. Richard Van Rensellaer Sears (Abner , Richard , Silas , Joseph , Silas , Richard ) was born 5 Nov 1819 in Yankeetown, Madison Twp., OH.
S.P. may p.461 Richard Sears removed with his parents to the vicinity of
Naples, IL, settling later at Oxville, Scott co., IL, as a blacksmith; was of
inventive mind and congenial disposition; he subsequently becamee a farmer
Richard married Hannah Pike, daughter of Daniel Pike, on 2 Dec 1841 in Oxville, IL. Hannah was born 11 Oct 1825 in Exeter, IL.
S.P. May p.460 lives on the homestead
Richard and Hannah had the following children:
7713 M i Daniel Abner Sears was born 11 Nov 1842 in Oxville, IL. He died 9 Dec 1862 in Mitchellville, TN and was buried in , 3317.
S.P. May p.460 was in Co I, 129th Regt, IL Vols, and d. from exposure with
measles, and was buried there
+ 7714 F ii Gennett Sears 7715 M iii George Washington Sears was born 6 Mar 1846 in Oxville, IL. He died 7 Mar 1847 and was buried in , 3319. 7716 F iv Vesta Cordelia Sears was born 7 Mar 1848 in Naples, IL. She died 9 Mar 1850 and was buried in , 3320. 7717 M v Philander Sears was born 16 Jun 1850 in Naples, IL. was buried in , 3321.
S.P. may p.461 a farmer
!1910 Census possibly the same Philander, Scott, IL 178, 0146, 0058 shows wife
Mary age 47, b. Germany and 1 non-rel.
7718 M vi Hiram Sears was born 15 Feb 1852 in Naples, IL. was buried in , 3322.
S.P. May p.461 Is a farmer; no children
Hiram married Anna Adella Patterson on 2 Oct 1879. Anna was born 1858 in Chapin, IL.
4575. Hiram Sears Rev. (Abner , Richard , Silas , Joseph , Silas , Richard ) was born 10 Apr 1825 in Yankeetown, Fayette Co., OH. was buried in , 1938.
S.P. May p.462 Hiram Sears emigrated with his parents
!S.P. May p.462 Hiram Sears emigrated with his parents to the vicinity of
Naples, IL, in the fall of 1836; attended the Illinois College at Jacksonville
for some time, and graduated from McKENDREN College, Lebanon, IL, in summer of
1849. He united with the IL Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church at
Jacksonville, in fall of 1851, and by a division of that conference fell into
the Southern IL Conference, of which he has been a member ever since.
He resided in Effingham, IL, and since 1886 has been a missionary
superintendant of the Western Seaman's Friend Society, address, Seaman's Bethel
Home, Cleveland, OH.
Mr Sears has for years taken much interest in the family history, and has
collected much data regarding different branches in the North-West, which he
has kindly placed at my disposal for this work.
Hiram married Mary Henderson Prentice, daughter of Amos Prentice Rev. and Hope Henderson, on 25 May 1851 in Whitehall, Green Co, IL. Mary was born 30 Jul 1832 in Whitehall, Green Co, IL.
S.P. May p.461 She is a niece of Rev Dr Wm. S Prentice of the IL Conf., and a
relative of Miss Dr Clara A Swain, the first lady physician sent out by the
Mission Society of the Meth Ep Church to India
Hiram and Mary had the following children:
4576. Caroline Sears (Abner , Richard , Silas , Joseph , Silas , Richard ) was born 30 Apr 1827 in Yankeetown, OH. was buried in , 1939.
S.P. May p.312 removed with her parents to near Naples, IL, with her parents
in the fall of 1836. Both she and husband are devoted members of Meth Ch and
live in Monticello,IL.
Caroline married Henry B Morrison on 10 Aug 1843 in Naples, IL. Henry was born 1823 in
S.P. May p.312 A farmer.
Henry and Caroline had the following children:
+ 7725 M i Alexander Franklin Morrison 7726 M ii John Washington Morrison was born 16 Nov 1846 in . He died 17 Oct 1848. + 7727 F iii Mary Angeline Morrison 7728 M iv James Addison Morrison was born 3 Apr 1852 in . He died 4 Jul 1854. 7729 F v Matilda Jane Morrison was born 3 Apr 1852 in Gemini. She died 1 Oct 1855. 7730 F vi Louisa Adelaide Morrison was born 16 Jan 1854 in . She died 20 Feb 1855. + 7731 F vii Edna Alethea Morrison 7732 F viii Julia Elizabeth Morrison was born 21 Oct 1858 in . Julia married Franklin F Roose Prof on 7 Sep 1880. Franklin was born 1854 in Lincoln, NE. + 7733 F ix Ida Caroline Morrison
4577. Addison Sears Dr (Abner , Richard , Silas , Joseph , Silas , Richard ) was born 1 Jan 1830 in Yankeetown, NY. was buried in , 1940.
S.P. may p.462 Dr Sears rem with his parents in the fall of 1836 to the
vicinity of Naples,IL; studied medicine with his brother Dr Alexander Sears, in
Marshall, TX; grad. Louisville, KY, 3 mar 1853, and setteld in Marshall, where
he has been successful as a physician and druggist.
He has been an honored elder in the Cumberland Presby Ch. for many years, of
which his wife is also a member.
Addison married Adelaide Delphine Warner on 27 Feb 1861 in , Marion co, TX. Adelaide was born 5 Apr 1835 in , Bradford Co, PA.
They had the following children:
4578. Charles Oliver Sears (Barnabas , Barnabas , Silas , Joseph , Silas , Richard ) was born 29 Jan 1819 in Hadley, MA. was buried in , 1941.
S.P. may p.463 Lives in Amherst, MA
Charles married (1) Sophia Foster Ingram on 12 Dec 1844 in Amherst, MA. Sophia was born 31 Aug 1821 in Amherst, MA. She died Dec 1871.
They had the following children:
+ 7736 M i Edward Bradford Sears 7737 M ii George Henry Sears was born 31 Dec 1851 in Amherst, MA. was buried in , 3332.
S.P. May p.463 lives in Brattleboro, VT
7738 F iii Allie Florence Sears was born 23 Mar 1855 in Amherst, MA. She died in Ae 4 and was buried in , 3333. 7739 M iv Frederic Foster Sears was born 14 Jul 1862 in Amherst, MA. was buried in , 3334.
S.P. May p.463 lives Amherst
7740 F v Annie Sears was born 1864 in Amherst, MA. was buried in , 3335.
Charles also married (2) Mary Edwards on 13 Mar 1873 in Amherst, Hampshire co, MA. Mary was born 1852 in
They had the following children:
7741 M vi William Gray Sears was born 10 Jul 1874 in Amherst, Hampshire co, MA. was buried in , 3336.
IGI p.36,834- b. 8 Jul 1874
4588. William Sears (Holmes , Edward , Edward , Josiah , Silas , Richard ) was born 4 Sep 1796 in Halifax, MA. He died 7 Mar 1851 in Halifax, MA and was buried in , 1951.
S.P. May p.464 The will of Mary H Sears of Halifax, MA, dated 18 Nov 1851, and
allowed 26 Jan 1852, names sons, William H., Andrew R., Josiah E., and Eleazar
W. (?Ebenezer) and daus. Mary M., Hannah R., Amanda and LucindaMARRIAGE-DEATH: Bible of William and Mary SEARS; 1757-1876;PILGRIM NOTES AND
QUERIES, Vol I, #24, Apr 1913; p23; The following copies are from photographs
of the records in the family Bible of William and mary Hudson (Wood) Sears of
Halifax, Mass, both of whom died in 1851. The Bible is now owned by Mr Sears
Gallagher. [See page 17 of this issue.] It was printed in New York in 1818.
William Sears was married to Hannah Richmond Febuary(sic) 2th 18,22
William married (1) Hannah Richmond on 2 Feb 1822 in Halifax, MA. Hannah was born 1801 in
MARRIAGE-DEATH: Bible of William and Mary SEARS; 1757-1876;PILGRIM NOTES
AND QUERIES, Vol I, #24, Apr 1913; p23; she d. 6 mos after marriage.
William also married (2) Mary Hudson Wood on 20 Jan 1825 in Halifax, MA. Mary was born 17 Jan 1804 in Halifax, MA. She died 5 Dec 1851.
BIRTH-MARRIAGE-DEATH: Bible of William and Mary SEARS; 1757-1876;PILGRIM NOTES
AND QUERIES, Vol I, #24, Apr 1913; p23; The following ... Mary Hudson (Wood)
Sears of Halifax. Is it Wood or Ward? May changed his notes to Wood in the
middle name of Ebenezer. I changed it from Ward to Wood based on Bible record.William Sears was married to Mary H Wood January 20th 18,25
William and Mary had the following children:
7742 M i William Holmes Sears was born 27 Mar 1826 in Halifax, MA. was buried in , 3337.
S P May p.463 Is a shoemaker in Brockton, MA
BIRTH: Bible of William and Mary SEARS; 1757-1876;PILGRIM NOTES AND QUERIES,
Vol I, #24, Apr 1913; p23;
William married Mary C J Allen on 29 Nov 1849.
MARRIAGE: Bible of William and Mary SEARS; 1757-1876;PILGRIM NOTES AND
QUERIES, Vol I, #24, Apr 1913; p23;
7743 M ii Henry Ward Sears was born 29 Apr 1829 in Halifax, MA. was buried in , 3338.
S.P. May p.463 lives E Bridgewater, MA
BIRTH: Bible of William and Mary SEARS; 1757-1876;PILGRIM NOTES AND QUERIES,
Vol I, #24, Apr 1913; p23;
1900 Census Vol 61,1122,7,58 Central St., East Bridgewater, Plymouth,
MA;calculated b. May 1829
Henry married Josephine M Luther on 2 Jan 1876. Josephine was born Jun 1834 in , MA.
MARRIAGE: Bible of William and Mary SEARS; 1757-1876;PILGRIM NOTES AND
QUERIES, Vol I, #24, Apr 1913; p23;
7744 F iii Mary Mercy Sears was born 8 Apr 1831 in Halifax, MA. was buried in , 3339.
S.P. May p.463 Lives S Boston
BIRTH: Bible of William and Mary SEARS; 1757-1876;PILGRIM NOTES AND QUERIES,
Vol I, #24, Apr 1913; p23;
7745 M iv Ebenezer Wood Sears was born 14 Aug 1833 in Halifax, MA. was buried in , 3340.
S.P. May p.463 (perhaps Eleazar W.) hand notes changed middle name Ward to
Wood. lives in Brockton, MA
BIRTH: Bible of William and Mary SEARS; 1757-1876;PILGRIM NOTES AND QUERIES,
Vol I, #24, Apr 1913; p23;
1900 Census Vol 60, 1093,1,1 - 11 Glenwood Sq., Brockton, Plymouth, MA
Ebenezer married Arabella F. Arabella was born Aug 1838 in , MA.
1900 Census
7746 F v Hannah Richmond Sears was born 27 Oct 1835 in Halifax, MA. She died 1 Jan 1885 in E Bridgewater, MA and was buried in , 3341.
BIRTH: Bible of William and Mary SEARS; 1757-1876;PILGRIM NOTES AND QUERIES,
Vol I, #24, Apr 1913; p23;
7747 F vi Amanda Sears was born 2 Nov 1837 in Halifax, MA. was buried in , 3342.
S P May p.464 lives E Middleboro, MA
BIRTH: Bible of William and Mary SEARS; 1757-1876;PILGRIM NOTES AND QUERIES,
Vol I, #24, Apr 1913; p23;
+ 7748 M vii Andrew Richmond Sears 7749 F viii Lucinda Sears was born 21 Mar 1842 in Halifax, MA. was buried in , 3344.
S P May p.464 lives in Brockton
BIRTH: Bible of William and Mary SEARS; 1757-1876;PILGRIM NOTES AND QUERIES,
Vol I, #24, Apr 1913; p23; CONFLICT: shows b. 27 Mar
+ 7750 M ix Josiah Edward Sears