Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Arthur Everett
Arthur Friedrich Waldemar Ewert was born in Berlin on December 29, 1889. His father, Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Ewert, died sometime before 1896, before Arthur and his mother entered New York on November 11, 1896. Two days later, the widowed Augusta Ewert married August Holznagel, a young German widower living in New Jersey. August had a daughter named Antonia. Arthur grew up in Paterson New Jersey. By 1910 Arthur anglicized his name to Arthur Everett. In 1917 he dutifully registered for the draft as Arthur F Ewert, in Paterson. He listed his declared intention to become a US citizen and his responsibility to support his mother and step-father. In 1926, he married Gladys Ida Coleman and listed his birthplace as Paterson, New Jersey. His birth is listed as New Jersey in the 1930 and 1940 census, and in his 1942 draft card. He died in 1958 and is buried in Flushing, New York. Gladys died in 1975.
Sunday, May 6, 2018
Wild Speculation Part III: Bagleys of Erie County, New York
...good inspiration is based upon good information...
Russel M. Nelson1
One of the struggles with creating good family history is getting good information to base inspiration on. Inspiration can lead your research. I keep finding myself drawn to northeastern Pennsylvania/Westmoreland county Connecticut and western New York. Erie County, New York is the county that contains Buffalo. There are several families named Bagley that passed through western New York including Erie and its neighboring counties. At least one of these families likely came from northeastern Pennsylvania.
John A Bagley(1788-1821)2 died in Clarence, Erie, New York.3 According to his family John A Bagley was born in Pennsylvania. I had speculated John might be the child of Richard and Esther. This is not likely. Records from the Holland Land Company indicate John A Bagley is likely related to Gilbert and John Bagley.4 John Bagley purchased a 120 acre lot from the Holland Land Company for $120 with $20 down payment, in 1811. John A. Bagley and Gilbert Bagley renewed the contract to buy the land splitting it into two 60 acre lots for $315 each with $1 down. Both Gilbert and John remained in western New York until their deaths. Gilbert Bagley died in 1841, in Lancaster, Erie county, New York.5 After John's death Levi B. Bagley, who is probably Gilbert's son, sold a part of the 60 acres that was purchased by John A. Bagley to Peter Blocher.6 While the land deals do not ensure Gilbert, John A. and John are related they make it very likely. Gilbert and John A. are possibly brothers and John is possibly their father.
There is a John Bagley living in Providence Township in the 1800 Pennsylvania Census.7 James and Jesse Bagley are also listed. Jesse Bagley (about 1775 to before 1850) is very likely the father of Jenks Bagley (1795 to after 1884) of Ypsilanti, Michigan and Jesse Bagley (1805 to 1865) of Port Huron, Michigan. Jesse Bagley shows up on tax rolls in 17988 and the 1790 US census in Providence, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.9 He is likely, the Jesse Bagley selling land in 1797 in Luzern10 and he, probably move into Western New York. He is active in land deals in Hector, New York through 181111 when he and his wife, Phebe are living in Scipio, New York.12 He probably moves with his sons through New York and settles in Washtenaw County Michigan around 1828.13 He is listed in the 1834 Michigan census14 and the 1840 US census15. Phebe Bagley is listed with Jenks Bagley in the 1850 US census.16 Before moving to Washtenaw county, Jesse's family lived in Newstead, Erie County. Newstead is right next to Clarence and Lancaster.
Richard and Elias Bagley are neighbors of John and Jesse Bagley in Providence, Pennsylvania. They are likely related to and possibly brothers of Jesse Bagley. In the 1798 tax rolls Richard Bagley is living on land owned by Elias Bagley.17 He listed next to Jesse Bagley. Richard and Ezra Bagley are listed in Luzern county in the 1790 US census.18 Richard Bagley is listed in the 1800 US federal census in Cayuga county, New York.19 Richard and Jesse are both listed on the Milton, Cayuga, New York tax rolls.20 Richard and Elias buy land jointly in Seneca county in 1807.21 Richard and Elias both sell land in Seneca county to Jesse Bagley in 1811.22,23 Richard may have moved to Allegany county. Richard Bagley and his wife Harriet buy land in Allegany County New York in 1831.24 Elias may have moved to Livingston county. Elias Bagley (1773 to 1845) is buried in Ossian.25
James Bagley was a private in the Connecticut 24th Independent Infantry during the American Revolution.26 From 1776 to 1778 he appear on the tax rolls for the Pittstown district in the Wyoming river valley.27 He seeks compensation for his losses during the Revolution from the Connecticut Legislature.28 He is active buying and selling land in Luzern, County Pennsylvania from at least 1786 through 1799.29 He along with Sarah Bagley are witnesses on a land sale by Jesse Bagley in Luzern county in 1797. In the 1800 US census, James Bagley and Jesse Bagley are living in Providence, Luzern.30 James Bagley is listed in the 1810 US census in Hector, New York.31 In 1813, James Bagley buys land in Tioga County, New York.32
We have a family that may have moved from northeastern Pennsylvania into western New York and dispersed from there. A possible family tree might start with
1 "Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives - By President Russell M. Nelson." Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives - By President Russell M. Nelson. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 May. 2018. <https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2018/04/revelation-for-the-church-revelation-for-our-lives?lang=eng>.
2"Information OverLoad: Richard and Ester Bagley Part II - Wild Speculation." Information OverLoad: Richard and Ester Bagley Part II - Wild Speculation. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 May. 2018. <http://rabbithelpdesk.blogspot.com/2015/06/richard-and-ester-bagley-part-ii-wild.html>.
3"New York Probate Records, 1629-1971," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-24526-8620-83?cc=1920234 : 28 May 2014), Erie > Estate index 1800-1929 A-B > image 116 of 475; county courthouses, New York.
4"Archives of the Holland Land Company representatives in the United States of America, document group 497 - SUNY Fredonia - New York Heritage Digital Collections." Archives of the Holland Land Company representatives in the United States of America, document group 497 - SUNY Fredonia - New York Heritage Digital Collections. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2018. <https://cdm16694.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/XFM001/id/2899/rec/20>
5"New York Probate Records, 1629-1971," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-24526-8620-83?cc=1920234 : 28 May 2014), Erie > Estate index 1800-1929 A-B > image 116 of 475; county courthouses, New York.
6"New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-32821-3295-20?cc=2078654 : 22 May 2014), Erie > Deeds 1840-1843 vol 60-61 > image 240 of 564; county courthouses, New York.
7Septennial Census Returns, 1779–1863. Box 1026, microfilm, 14 rolls. Records of the House of Representatives. Records of the General Assembly, Record Group 7. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, PA. "Pennsylvania, Septennial Census, 1779-1863 for John Bagley." Pennsylvania, Septennial Census, 1779-1863 for John Bagley. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 May. 2018. <https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/2702/33017_263382-00015?indiv=try&h&db.>
8"New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804 for Jesse Bagley." New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804 for Jesse Bagley. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Mar. 2018. <https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/6771/41761_328303-00138?indiv=try&h&db.>
9"United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XH2T-RLC : accessed 5 May 2018), Jesse Bagly, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States; citing p. 322, NARA microfilm publication M252 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 36; FHL microfilm 181,390.
10"Deeds, 1787-1901; indexes to deeds, 1780-1907 (Luzerne County, Pennsylvania); ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHM-6DJV." Deeds, 1787-1901; indexes to deeds, 1780-1907 (Luzerne County, Pennsylvania); ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHM-6DJV. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 May. 2018. <https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHM-6DJV>.
11 "New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89WC-C4RG?cc=2078654&wc=M7HP-629%3A358133701%2C358186901 : 22 May 2014), Seneca > Grantor index 1804-1857 A-Z > image 30 of 1123; county courthouses, New York.
12"New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-32898-24627-2?cc=2078654 : 22 May 2014), Seneca > Deeds 1809-1816 vol D-E > image 538 of 671; county courthouses, New York.
13"War of 1812 Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.fold3.com/image/280434307 : accessed 21 Oct 2017); image of Jinks Corey Bagley's pension application; citing "War of 1812 Pension and Bounty land Warrant Application Files, compiled ca. 1871–1900, documenting the period 1812–ca.1900," National Archives Catalog ID: 564415, Record Group 15, RG15-1812PB-Bx0141, National Archives, Washington, D.C.
Jinks Bagley's pension application gives his birth place, notes he joined the New York militia in Scipio and notes his residences from his discharge at Fort Niagara until his arrival in Ypsilanti where he is living at the time of the application. Based on this application and histories of Washtenaw, Jinks settled in Superior, Washtenaw, Michigan in 1828. His pension application was denied.
14"1834 | Washtenaw, ?? | 0055 :: State Census Records, 1827-1874." 1834 | Washtenaw, ?? | 0055 :: State Census Records, 1827-1874. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Mar. 2018. http://seekingmichigan.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p16317coll6/id/768/rec/1.
15"United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHYX-DG7 : 15 August 2017), Jesse Bagley, Superior Township, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States; citing p. 91, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 211; FHL microfilm 14,797.
This is most likely the Jesse who is the neighbor of Jenks in 1834. Jesse Bagley his brother has already moved to Port Huron by 1840. See "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHYX-WVF : 15 August 2017), Jesse Bagley, Port Huron Township, St Clair, Michigan, United States; citing p. 203, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 210; FHL microfilm 14,797. and "Patent Details - BLM GLO Records." Patent Details - BLM GLO Records. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2017. <https://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=MI0640__.430&docClass=STA&sid=fduqiak5.kmz>.
16 "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MF8P-H42 : 12 April 2016), Phebe Bagley in household of Jenks Bagley, Superior, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States; citing family 1051, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
17 "Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists, 1798 for Jesse Bagley." Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists, 1798 for Jesse Bagley. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Mar. 2018. <https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/2060/32643_B036825-00311?indiv=try&h&db>.
18"United States Census, 1790," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHKJ-8GX : accessed 6 May 2018), Ezra Bagley, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States; citing p. 144, NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 8; FHL microfilm 568,148.
19"United States Census, 1800," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH5B-B9N : accessed 6 May 2018), Richard Bagley, Seneca, Ontario, New York, United States; citing p. 494, NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 28; FHL microfilm 193,716.
20"New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804 for Jesse Bagley." New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804 for Jesse Bagley. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Mar. 2018. <https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/6771/41761_328303-00138?indiv=try&h&db>.
21"New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9WN-V98Z?cc=2078654&wc=M7H5-RWR%3A358133701%2C358359601 : 22 May 2014), Seneca > Deeds 1804-1811 vol A-B > image 612 of 628; county courthouses, New York.
22"New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-32899-74-89?cc=2078654 : 22 May 2014), Seneca > Deeds 1809-1816 vol D-E > image 434 of 671; county courthouses, New York.
23"New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-32899-1533-21?cc=2078654 : 22 May 2014), Seneca > Deeds 1809-1816 vol D-E > image 110 of 671; county courthouses, New York.
24"New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-32666-10088-24?cc=2078654 : 22 May 2014), Allegany > Deeds 1830-1833 vol G-H > image 268 of 637; county courthouses, New York.
25Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/172468211/elias-bagley : accessed 12 April 2018), memorial page for Elias Bagley (1773–20 Mar 1845), Find A Grave Memorial no. 172468211, citing Westview Cemetery, Ossian, Livingston County, New York, USA ; Maintained by Butterfly~Kisses (contributor 46994799).
26Harvey, Oscar Jewell. A History of Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Volume 2. (Wilkes-Barre:1909) p. 981.
27"List of Taxable Inhabitants in the Town and County of Westmoreland, State of Connecticut, 1776 - 1780." Proceedings and collections of the Wyoming Historical and Genealogical Society. Volume 5. (Wilkes-Barre) 1900. p. 215, 226, 238.
28Tubbs, Charles.The Wyoming military establishment. A history of the Twenty-fourth regiment of Connecticut militia. An address before the Tioga Point historical society, delivered December 3rd, 1901. (Tioga Point historical society: Athens, PA) 1903. p. 31.
"The Wyoming military establishment. A history o...." The Wyoming military establishment. A history o.... N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Mar. 2018. <https://archive.org/stream/wyomingmilitarye01tubb#page/30/mode/2up>.
29"Deeds, 1787-1901; indexes to deeds, 1780-1907 (Luzerne County, Pennsylvania)
30"United States Census, 1800," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHR6-VY5 : accessed 5 May 2018), James Bayley, Providence, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States; citing p. 366,367, NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 39; FHL microfilm 363,342.
31"United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XH2T-RLH : accessed 5 May 2018), James Bagly, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States; citing p. 322, NARA microfilm publication M252 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 36; FHL microfilm 181,390.
32"New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-32983-9187-8?cc=2078654 : 22 May 2014), Tompkins > Deeds 1818-1821 vol B-C > image 39 of 929; county courthouses, New York.
Russel M. Nelson1
One of the struggles with creating good family history is getting good information to base inspiration on. Inspiration can lead your research. I keep finding myself drawn to northeastern Pennsylvania/Westmoreland county Connecticut and western New York. Erie County, New York is the county that contains Buffalo. There are several families named Bagley that passed through western New York including Erie and its neighboring counties. At least one of these families likely came from northeastern Pennsylvania.
John A Bagley(1788-1821)2 died in Clarence, Erie, New York.3 According to his family John A Bagley was born in Pennsylvania. I had speculated John might be the child of Richard and Esther. This is not likely. Records from the Holland Land Company indicate John A Bagley is likely related to Gilbert and John Bagley.4 John Bagley purchased a 120 acre lot from the Holland Land Company for $120 with $20 down payment, in 1811. John A. Bagley and Gilbert Bagley renewed the contract to buy the land splitting it into two 60 acre lots for $315 each with $1 down. Both Gilbert and John remained in western New York until their deaths. Gilbert Bagley died in 1841, in Lancaster, Erie county, New York.5 After John's death Levi B. Bagley, who is probably Gilbert's son, sold a part of the 60 acres that was purchased by John A. Bagley to Peter Blocher.6 While the land deals do not ensure Gilbert, John A. and John are related they make it very likely. Gilbert and John A. are possibly brothers and John is possibly their father.
There is a John Bagley living in Providence Township in the 1800 Pennsylvania Census.7 James and Jesse Bagley are also listed. Jesse Bagley (about 1775 to before 1850) is very likely the father of Jenks Bagley (1795 to after 1884) of Ypsilanti, Michigan and Jesse Bagley (1805 to 1865) of Port Huron, Michigan. Jesse Bagley shows up on tax rolls in 17988 and the 1790 US census in Providence, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.9 He is likely, the Jesse Bagley selling land in 1797 in Luzern10 and he, probably move into Western New York. He is active in land deals in Hector, New York through 181111 when he and his wife, Phebe are living in Scipio, New York.12 He probably moves with his sons through New York and settles in Washtenaw County Michigan around 1828.13 He is listed in the 1834 Michigan census14 and the 1840 US census15. Phebe Bagley is listed with Jenks Bagley in the 1850 US census.16 Before moving to Washtenaw county, Jesse's family lived in Newstead, Erie County. Newstead is right next to Clarence and Lancaster.
Richard and Elias Bagley are neighbors of John and Jesse Bagley in Providence, Pennsylvania. They are likely related to and possibly brothers of Jesse Bagley. In the 1798 tax rolls Richard Bagley is living on land owned by Elias Bagley.17 He listed next to Jesse Bagley. Richard and Ezra Bagley are listed in Luzern county in the 1790 US census.18 Richard Bagley is listed in the 1800 US federal census in Cayuga county, New York.19 Richard and Jesse are both listed on the Milton, Cayuga, New York tax rolls.20 Richard and Elias buy land jointly in Seneca county in 1807.21 Richard and Elias both sell land in Seneca county to Jesse Bagley in 1811.22,23 Richard may have moved to Allegany county. Richard Bagley and his wife Harriet buy land in Allegany County New York in 1831.24 Elias may have moved to Livingston county. Elias Bagley (1773 to 1845) is buried in Ossian.25
James Bagley was a private in the Connecticut 24th Independent Infantry during the American Revolution.26 From 1776 to 1778 he appear on the tax rolls for the Pittstown district in the Wyoming river valley.27 He seeks compensation for his losses during the Revolution from the Connecticut Legislature.28 He is active buying and selling land in Luzern, County Pennsylvania from at least 1786 through 1799.29 He along with Sarah Bagley are witnesses on a land sale by Jesse Bagley in Luzern county in 1797. In the 1800 US census, James Bagley and Jesse Bagley are living in Providence, Luzern.30 James Bagley is listed in the 1810 US census in Hector, New York.31 In 1813, James Bagley buys land in Tioga County, New York.32
We have a family that may have moved from northeastern Pennsylvania into western New York and dispersed from there. A possible family tree might start with
- James Bagley (about 1750 - after 1813) and Sarah.
- John Bagley(about 1770 - after 1811) who settled in what became Erie county New York, around 1810.
- John A. Bagley (1788 - 1821) His family moved to Ontario and Michigan.
- Gilbert Bagley (about 1786 - 1841) His family moved to Michigan, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
- Elias Bagley (1773 - 1845) who settled in Ossian, NY.
- Richard Bagley (about 1774 - after 1813) who left Hector, NY for parts unknown.
- Edward Bagley (1807 - 1868) His family moved to Utah. (I'm reaching - it's speculation.)
- Jesse Bagley (about 1775 - between 1845 and 1850) and Phebe (about 1777 to after 1850) who moved to Washtenaw county Michigan.
- Jenks Corey Bagley (1795 to after 1884) His family settled in Michigan.
(Jencks and Bagley are two family names in Providence, Rhode Island. The name of Jenks Bagley points to a possible relationship with Deacon Joseph Bagley of Rhode Island. The families were neighbors in Rhode Island for at least three generations.) - Jesse Bagley (1805 - 1865) His family settled in Michigan.
Corrections 18 March 2019: I mis-read the land records in footnote 21. James Bagley moved into Hector, New York from Tioga. This James Bagley (1791 -1843) is the husband of Lydia Foster (1790? - 1825?) and Elsie Lott (1801 - ?)
1 "Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives - By President Russell M. Nelson." Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives - By President Russell M. Nelson. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 May. 2018. <https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2018/04/revelation-for-the-church-revelation-for-our-lives?lang=eng>.
2"Information OverLoad: Richard and Ester Bagley Part II - Wild Speculation." Information OverLoad: Richard and Ester Bagley Part II - Wild Speculation. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 May. 2018. <http://rabbithelpdesk.blogspot.com/2015/06/richard-and-ester-bagley-part-ii-wild.html>.
3"New York Probate Records, 1629-1971," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-24526-8620-83?cc=1920234 : 28 May 2014), Erie > Estate index 1800-1929 A-B > image 116 of 475; county courthouses, New York.
4"Archives of the Holland Land Company representatives in the United States of America, document group 497 - SUNY Fredonia - New York Heritage Digital Collections." Archives of the Holland Land Company representatives in the United States of America, document group 497 - SUNY Fredonia - New York Heritage Digital Collections. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2018. <https://cdm16694.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/XFM001/id/2899/rec/20>
5"New York Probate Records, 1629-1971," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-24526-8620-83?cc=1920234 : 28 May 2014), Erie > Estate index 1800-1929 A-B > image 116 of 475; county courthouses, New York.
6"New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-32821-3295-20?cc=2078654 : 22 May 2014), Erie > Deeds 1840-1843 vol 60-61 > image 240 of 564; county courthouses, New York.
7Septennial Census Returns, 1779–1863. Box 1026, microfilm, 14 rolls. Records of the House of Representatives. Records of the General Assembly, Record Group 7. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, PA. "Pennsylvania, Septennial Census, 1779-1863 for John Bagley." Pennsylvania, Septennial Census, 1779-1863 for John Bagley. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 May. 2018. <https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/2702/33017_263382-00015?indiv=try&h&db.>
8"New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804 for Jesse Bagley." New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804 for Jesse Bagley. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Mar. 2018. <https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/6771/41761_328303-00138?indiv=try&h&db.>
9"United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XH2T-RLC : accessed 5 May 2018), Jesse Bagly, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States; citing p. 322, NARA microfilm publication M252 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 36; FHL microfilm 181,390.
10"Deeds, 1787-1901; indexes to deeds, 1780-1907 (Luzerne County, Pennsylvania); ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHM-6DJV." Deeds, 1787-1901; indexes to deeds, 1780-1907 (Luzerne County, Pennsylvania); ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHM-6DJV. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 May. 2018. <https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHM-6DJV>.
11 "New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89WC-C4RG?cc=2078654&wc=M7HP-629%3A358133701%2C358186901 : 22 May 2014), Seneca > Grantor index 1804-1857 A-Z > image 30 of 1123; county courthouses, New York.
12"New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-32898-24627-2?cc=2078654 : 22 May 2014), Seneca > Deeds 1809-1816 vol D-E > image 538 of 671; county courthouses, New York.
13"War of 1812 Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.fold3.com/image/280434307 : accessed 21 Oct 2017); image of Jinks Corey Bagley's pension application; citing "War of 1812 Pension and Bounty land Warrant Application Files, compiled ca. 1871–1900, documenting the period 1812–ca.1900," National Archives Catalog ID: 564415, Record Group 15, RG15-1812PB-Bx0141, National Archives, Washington, D.C.
Jinks Bagley's pension application gives his birth place, notes he joined the New York militia in Scipio and notes his residences from his discharge at Fort Niagara until his arrival in Ypsilanti where he is living at the time of the application. Based on this application and histories of Washtenaw, Jinks settled in Superior, Washtenaw, Michigan in 1828. His pension application was denied.
14"1834 | Washtenaw, ?? | 0055 :: State Census Records, 1827-1874." 1834 | Washtenaw, ?? | 0055 :: State Census Records, 1827-1874. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Mar. 2018. http://seekingmichigan.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p16317coll6/id/768/rec/1.
15"United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHYX-DG7 : 15 August 2017), Jesse Bagley, Superior Township, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States; citing p. 91, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 211; FHL microfilm 14,797.
This is most likely the Jesse who is the neighbor of Jenks in 1834. Jesse Bagley his brother has already moved to Port Huron by 1840. See "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHYX-WVF : 15 August 2017), Jesse Bagley, Port Huron Township, St Clair, Michigan, United States; citing p. 203, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 210; FHL microfilm 14,797. and "Patent Details - BLM GLO Records." Patent Details - BLM GLO Records. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2017. <https://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=MI0640__.430&docClass=STA&sid=fduqiak5.kmz>.
16 "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MF8P-H42 : 12 April 2016), Phebe Bagley in household of Jenks Bagley, Superior, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States; citing family 1051, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
17 "Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists, 1798 for Jesse Bagley." Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists, 1798 for Jesse Bagley. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Mar. 2018. <https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/2060/32643_B036825-00311?indiv=try&h&db>.
18"United States Census, 1790," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHKJ-8GX : accessed 6 May 2018), Ezra Bagley, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States; citing p. 144, NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 8; FHL microfilm 568,148.
19"United States Census, 1800," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH5B-B9N : accessed 6 May 2018), Richard Bagley, Seneca, Ontario, New York, United States; citing p. 494, NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 28; FHL microfilm 193,716.
20"New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804 for Jesse Bagley." New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804 for Jesse Bagley. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Mar. 2018. <https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/6771/41761_328303-00138?indiv=try&h&db>.
21"New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9WN-V98Z?cc=2078654&wc=M7H5-RWR%3A358133701%2C358359601 : 22 May 2014), Seneca > Deeds 1804-1811 vol A-B > image 612 of 628; county courthouses, New York.
22"New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-32899-74-89?cc=2078654 : 22 May 2014), Seneca > Deeds 1809-1816 vol D-E > image 434 of 671; county courthouses, New York.
23"New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-32899-1533-21?cc=2078654 : 22 May 2014), Seneca > Deeds 1809-1816 vol D-E > image 110 of 671; county courthouses, New York.
24"New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-32666-10088-24?cc=2078654 : 22 May 2014), Allegany > Deeds 1830-1833 vol G-H > image 268 of 637; county courthouses, New York.
25Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/172468211/elias-bagley : accessed 12 April 2018), memorial page for Elias Bagley (1773–20 Mar 1845), Find A Grave Memorial no. 172468211, citing Westview Cemetery, Ossian, Livingston County, New York, USA ; Maintained by Butterfly~Kisses (contributor 46994799).
26Harvey, Oscar Jewell. A History of Wilkes-Barré, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Volume 2. (Wilkes-Barre:1909) p. 981.
27"List of Taxable Inhabitants in the Town and County of Westmoreland, State of Connecticut, 1776 - 1780." Proceedings and collections of the Wyoming Historical and Genealogical Society. Volume 5. (Wilkes-Barre) 1900. p. 215, 226, 238.
28Tubbs, Charles.The Wyoming military establishment. A history of the Twenty-fourth regiment of Connecticut militia. An address before the Tioga Point historical society, delivered December 3rd, 1901. (Tioga Point historical society: Athens, PA) 1903. p. 31.
"The Wyoming military establishment. A history o...." The Wyoming military establishment. A history o.... N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Mar. 2018. <https://archive.org/stream/wyomingmilitarye01tubb#page/30/mode/2up>.
29"Deeds, 1787-1901; indexes to deeds, 1780-1907 (Luzerne County, Pennsylvania)
30"United States Census, 1800," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHR6-VY5 : accessed 5 May 2018), James Bayley, Providence, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States; citing p. 366,367, NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 39; FHL microfilm 363,342.
31"United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XH2T-RLH : accessed 5 May 2018), James Bagly, Hector, Seneca, New York, United States; citing p. 322, NARA microfilm publication M252 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 36; FHL microfilm 181,390.
32"New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-32983-9187-8?cc=2078654 : 22 May 2014), Tompkins > Deeds 1818-1821 vol B-C > image 39 of 929; county courthouses, New York.
Friday, December 1, 2017
Alternate History
The "handed down" history of Edward states that he and another brother, along with their father
Richard, were in the lumber and shipbuilding business in Connecticut. They became unhappy
with the quality and size of the local timber, so moved to New Brunswick, Canada.
p. 569 Edward Alma Bagley
In our family, we have a very pretty story of Edward Bagley immigrating to Canada with his father and brother. It has a romantic certainty.
Here's an alternate story, but a lot more interesting in its own way.
In 1829, Edward Bagley was recruited into the United States second Infantry in Rochester, New York. He was a laborer; his age was 22; he was born in Connecticut. In January 1831, Edward Bagley is listed as a member of company F having deserted on January 25. Hiram Baker also deserted from the same company that day. Other individuals in Company F are listed as being at Hancock Barracks. Hancock Barracks is located at Garrison Hill in Houlton, Maine. Garrison Hill is next to the United States/Canadian border. It is 18 miles from the center of Woodstock, New Brunswick. Edward Bagley married Julia Grant in Woodstock in 1833. Edward Bagley bought land from John and Abisha Grant in July of 1832.
So, we now have Edward Bagley of Connecticut on the frontier in Western New York joining the US Army that stations him in what will become Maine and is across the current international border from Carlton county, New Brunswick. He leaves his post and disappears into the local population, marries a local girl and keeps details about himself to a minimum to avoid trouble with the United States Army.
So, we now have Edward Bagley of Connecticut on the frontier in Western New York joining the US Army that stations him in what will become Maine and is across the current international border from Carlton county, New Brunswick. He leaves his post and disappears into the local population, marries a local girl and keeps details about himself to a minimum to avoid trouble with the United States Army.
Monday, November 20, 2017
Edward Bagley: Working Hypotheses
This is a follow up to Richard and Ester Bagley Part II - Wild Speculation.
I've been spending a lot of time looking in the Susquehanna Company as a possible explanation to the contradictions in the history of Edward Bagley. There are three Bagley families in Providence Pennsylvania - James Bagley, Jesse Bagley, and Richard Bagley living on the land of Elias Bagley. This has led to some interesting leads:
1"history of washtenaw county, michigan - Google Books." history of washtenaw county, michigan - Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Oct. 2017. <https://books.google.com/books?id=D4_OWVctHXoC&pg=PA493&lpg=PA493&dq=jenks+bagley+washtenaw+county&source=bl&ots=khcFv9ylaT&si>
2Phebe/Phoebe is possibly Phebe Allen, the daughter of George Allen. Phoebe Bagley is listed as the mother of Jenks' son Seneca. "Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FHR6-558 : 9 December 2014), Seneca Bagley, 21 Oct 1902; citing Ypsi, Washtenaw, Michigan, reference v 3 p 50; FHL microfilm 1,019,063. Ancestry.com. Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.(https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=60872&h=753039462&ssrc=pt&tid=116259953&pid=230157354423&usePUB=true)Phoebe is living with Jenks in 1850. "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MF8P-H46 : 12 April 2016), Phebe Bagley in household of Jenks Bagley, Superior, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States; citing family 1051, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). Pheobe was born in NY and Pheobe Allen from NY, the daughter of George Allen married a Bagley. Letter to Mabel A. Warner from R. Stanton Avery Special Collections, New England Historical Genealogical Society. (https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/116259953/person/230157354423/media/d8cf746a-0bd8-4554-8731-cf61a9ee6901?usePUBJs=true).
3On Jenks Bagley's pension application, there are references to his nephew Warren Bagley of Port Hurson. Warren's father is Jesse Bagley. "Page 25 War of 1812 Pension Files - Fold3." Page 25 War of 1812 Pension Files - Fold3. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2017. (https://www.fold3.com/image/247/280434301).
4The children we can identify are sons: Seneca, Allen, Jesse and Osceola, and daughters: Carolin Matilda and Mary. Jackson and Edward Bagley and Martha Wilcox are living with Jenks Bagley in 1850 and may be his and Pheobe's children. "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MF8P-H4D : 12 April 2016), Jenks Bagley, Superior, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States; citing family 1051, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
5"history of washtenaw county, michigan - Google Books." history of washtenaw county, michigan - Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Oct. 2017. (https://books.google.com/books?id=D4_OWVctHXoC&pg=PA493&lpg=PA493&dq=jenks+bagley+washtenaw+county&source=bl&ots=khcFv9ylaT&si)
6There is a Phebe Bagley, aged 73, living in the Jenks Bagley household in 1850. Jesse Bagley is listed in the early Michigan census records in Ypsilanti living near Jenks.
7Page 25 War of 1812 Pension Files - Fold3." Page 25 War of 1812 Pension Files - Fold3. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2017. (https://www.fold3.com/image/247/280434301).
8"Pioneer and patriot families of Bradford County, Pennsylvania. " Pioneer and patriot families of Bradford County, Pennsylvania for. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Nov. 2017. (https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/20781/dvm_LocHist006867-00308-0/593?indiv=try&h&db). "Annual, Bradford County Historical Society : co...." Annual, Bradford County Historical Society : co.... N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Nov. 2017. (https://archive.org/stream/annualbradfordc00pagoog#page/n254/mode/2up).
9T"United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHPR-7D8 : 12 August 2017), Eason Bailey, Canton, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States; citing 131, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 145; FHL microfilm 20,619.
10In the 1850 federal census. Esther is living with her son James. "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M44G-SWP : 12 April 2016), Esther Bagley in household of James Bagley, Le Roy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States; citing family 49, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
11Pioneer and Patriot Families of Bradford lists Amy Bagley wife of William Pepper as the daughter of Eason Bagley. It also lists two sons, James who married Johanna Stickland and is probably Esther's oldest child and William who is not clearly identified. If the birth date on Amy's grave is correct, Amy was born in 1779 making her about the same age as Esther Pepper. This would mean Eason would need to be at least twenty years older, making Amy her step-daughter. Esther may also be related to her step-daughter's husband - based on his age William Pepper may have been her brother or cousin.
12There is disagreement about Edward's birth date. Pioneer Overland Travel puts his birth date in 1809. "Utah Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Database, 1847-1868," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QL8S-G93Y : 25 July 2017), Edward Cyrenius Bagley, 25 Sep 1855; from "Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel: 1847-1868," database, > The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/ : 2004-). Family Histories put in 1815. The 1860 Federal Census puts it in 1810. "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MH2W-WLK : 28 July 2017), Edwd Bagley, 1860. Because of his marriage in 1833, I am inclined to believe the earlier dates.
13United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHB8-TM1 : 15 August 2017), Edward Bagley, LaSalle, Illinois, United States; citing p. 150, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 63; FHL microfilm 7,643."United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M8RS-MSK : 12 April 2016), Edward Bagly, Earl, La Salle, Illinois, United States; citing family 50, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MXHC-KDL : 30 September 2017), Edward Bagley, 1860. "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M64B-FDW : 12 April 2016), Edward Bagley, Illinois, United States; citing p. 40, family 301, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,742.
14"Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK12-H6CH : 15 December 2015), Burton W. Bagley, 1898; Burial, Earlville, LaSalle, Illinois, United States of America, Precinct Cemetery; citing record ID 149727007, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com. The source page contains a transcript of Burton's obituary from the Earlville Leader.
15Register of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798-1914; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M233, 81 rolls); Records of the Adjutant General’s Office, 1780’s-1917, Record Group 94; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
I've been spending a lot of time looking in the Susquehanna Company as a possible explanation to the contradictions in the history of Edward Bagley. There are three Bagley families in Providence Pennsylvania - James Bagley, Jesse Bagley, and Richard Bagley living on the land of Elias Bagley. This has led to some interesting leads:
- Jenks Corey Bagley (ca 1795 to after 1884) - Jenks was an early settler in Washtenaw County Michigan.1 He had a wife named Phoebe2 - a brother named Jesse3 who moved to Port Huron. Jenks and Phoebe had at least six children.4 He was born in Luzerne County.5 He is likely the son of Jesse Bagley and Phoebe Bagley.6 According to his application for a pension the Bagley family moved from Pennsylvania to Western New York and then to Michigan.7 The name Jenks Bagley stongly links the family to North Providence/Smithfield Rhode Island -Jencks and Bagley families were neighbors and leaders in that part of Rhode Island for at least three generations.
- Eason Bagley (ca 1760 to before 1840) and Esther (Pepper) Bagley (ca 1780 to March 24, 1862) - Eason Bagley was an early settler of Bradford County, Pennsylvania.8 He was in the county by 1812 and died before 1862. The last record we have of him is the 1830 federal census. 9. His wife Esther Pepper was born in New York.10 It is likely Esther is his second wife.11 Some people believe Eason and Esther had a son born about 1810 named Edward and Eason's father is named Elias. If this speculation is true it is intriguing for my family. Eason could be the Richard Bagley living on Elias Bagley's property in Providence, Luzerne, Pennsylvania before 1800. This would give us a Richard and Esther living in New York or Pennsylvania, with a family history in Connecticut. 1810 is one possible birthdate for Edward Cyrenus Bagley.12 Another possibility is Edward Bagley (1810 - 1874) who settled in Earlville, La Salle, Illinois.13 Edward's eldest son Burton Bagley was born in 1834 in Bradford County PA.14 However it is not clear if Eason and Esther Bagley were in Pennsylvania prior to 1812.
- Edward Bagley (ca 1807, Connecticut), US Army Enlistment 182915 - Edward Bagley enlisted in the United States 2nd Infantry Company F in Rochester New York. His age is listed as 22. He deserted January 23, 1831. He was a common laborer. He did not list the town he was born in. There is no clear record of where he served. The 2nd Infantry was responsible for building and manning forts on the Great Lakes. If this is Edward Cyrenus Bagley this offers a different story than the family's traditional story. Instead of Edward Bagley and family moving to New Brunswick to log, Edward Bagley enlists in the US Army, gets tired of it and leaves to get a job across the boarder. He works for a couple of years - establishes himself in the local community and marries. It would explain the lack of records in New Brunswick prior to his receiving land and marrying Julia Ann Grant in 1833.
1"history of washtenaw county, michigan - Google Books." history of washtenaw county, michigan - Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Oct. 2017. <https://books.google.com/books?id=D4_OWVctHXoC&pg=PA493&lpg=PA493&dq=jenks+bagley+washtenaw+county&source=bl&ots=khcFv9ylaT&si>
2Phebe/Phoebe is possibly Phebe Allen, the daughter of George Allen. Phoebe Bagley is listed as the mother of Jenks' son Seneca. "Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FHR6-558 : 9 December 2014), Seneca Bagley, 21 Oct 1902; citing Ypsi, Washtenaw, Michigan, reference v 3 p 50; FHL microfilm 1,019,063. Ancestry.com. Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.(https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=60872&h=753039462&ssrc=pt&tid=116259953&pid=230157354423&usePUB=true)Phoebe is living with Jenks in 1850. "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MF8P-H46 : 12 April 2016), Phebe Bagley in household of Jenks Bagley, Superior, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States; citing family 1051, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). Pheobe was born in NY and Pheobe Allen from NY, the daughter of George Allen married a Bagley. Letter to Mabel A. Warner from R. Stanton Avery Special Collections, New England Historical Genealogical Society. (https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/116259953/person/230157354423/media/d8cf746a-0bd8-4554-8731-cf61a9ee6901?usePUBJs=true).
3On Jenks Bagley's pension application, there are references to his nephew Warren Bagley of Port Hurson. Warren's father is Jesse Bagley. "Page 25 War of 1812 Pension Files - Fold3." Page 25 War of 1812 Pension Files - Fold3. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2017. (https://www.fold3.com/image/247/280434301).
4The children we can identify are sons: Seneca, Allen, Jesse and Osceola, and daughters: Carolin Matilda and Mary. Jackson and Edward Bagley and Martha Wilcox are living with Jenks Bagley in 1850 and may be his and Pheobe's children. "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MF8P-H4D : 12 April 2016), Jenks Bagley, Superior, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States; citing family 1051, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
5"history of washtenaw county, michigan - Google Books." history of washtenaw county, michigan - Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Oct. 2017. (https://books.google.com/books?id=D4_OWVctHXoC&pg=PA493&lpg=PA493&dq=jenks+bagley+washtenaw+county&source=bl&ots=khcFv9ylaT&si)
6There is a Phebe Bagley, aged 73, living in the Jenks Bagley household in 1850. Jesse Bagley is listed in the early Michigan census records in Ypsilanti living near Jenks.
7Page 25 War of 1812 Pension Files - Fold3." Page 25 War of 1812 Pension Files - Fold3. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2017. (https://www.fold3.com/image/247/280434301).
8"Pioneer and patriot families of Bradford County, Pennsylvania. " Pioneer and patriot families of Bradford County, Pennsylvania for. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Nov. 2017. (https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/20781/dvm_LocHist006867-00308-0/593?indiv=try&h&db). "Annual, Bradford County Historical Society : co...." Annual, Bradford County Historical Society : co.... N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Nov. 2017. (https://archive.org/stream/annualbradfordc00pagoog#page/n254/mode/2up).
9T"United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHPR-7D8 : 12 August 2017), Eason Bailey, Canton, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States; citing 131, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 145; FHL microfilm 20,619.
10In the 1850 federal census. Esther is living with her son James. "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M44G-SWP : 12 April 2016), Esther Bagley in household of James Bagley, Le Roy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States; citing family 49, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
11Pioneer and Patriot Families of Bradford lists Amy Bagley wife of William Pepper as the daughter of Eason Bagley. It also lists two sons, James who married Johanna Stickland and is probably Esther's oldest child and William who is not clearly identified. If the birth date on Amy's grave is correct, Amy was born in 1779 making her about the same age as Esther Pepper. This would mean Eason would need to be at least twenty years older, making Amy her step-daughter. Esther may also be related to her step-daughter's husband - based on his age William Pepper may have been her brother or cousin.
12There is disagreement about Edward's birth date. Pioneer Overland Travel puts his birth date in 1809. "Utah Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Database, 1847-1868," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QL8S-G93Y : 25 July 2017), Edward Cyrenius Bagley, 25 Sep 1855; from "Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel: 1847-1868," database, > The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/ : 2004-). Family Histories put in 1815. The 1860 Federal Census puts it in 1810. "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MH2W-WLK : 28 July 2017), Edwd Bagley, 1860. Because of his marriage in 1833, I am inclined to believe the earlier dates.
13United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHB8-TM1 : 15 August 2017), Edward Bagley, LaSalle, Illinois, United States; citing p. 150, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 63; FHL microfilm 7,643."United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M8RS-MSK : 12 April 2016), Edward Bagly, Earl, La Salle, Illinois, United States; citing family 50, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MXHC-KDL : 30 September 2017), Edward Bagley, 1860. "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M64B-FDW : 12 April 2016), Edward Bagley, Illinois, United States; citing p. 40, family 301, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,742.
14"Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK12-H6CH : 15 December 2015), Burton W. Bagley, 1898; Burial, Earlville, LaSalle, Illinois, United States of America, Precinct Cemetery; citing record ID 149727007, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com. The source page contains a transcript of Burton's obituary from the Earlville Leader.
15Register of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798-1914; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M233, 81 rolls); Records of the Adjutant General’s Office, 1780’s-1917, Record Group 94; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Luther Bagley: a follow up on John Holroyd Bagley
Since the last time I wrote about the Bagleys from Rhode Island/Eastern Connecticut, I believe I have identified the parents of Luther Bagley. The first challenge with the family is getting used to the idea that the name Bagley/Bagly/Bayles/Bayley/Baily/Bailey are sometimes the same family. Luther and Sally were married on Aug. 9, 1804 in Providence. In the transcribe records of Rev. James Wilson, the names are Luther Bailey and Sally Baker.1 In the Rhode Island Marriage indexes the names are Luther Bagley and Salley Baker.2,3 The newspapers consistently spelled the name "Bagley" when Luther died.4 Luther Bagley is most likely the son of David Bagley and Dorothy Fox. Luther Bagley was about 27 years old when he died in 1809. Making his birth year approximately 1782. Luther Bayley the son of David Bayley and Dorothy is born in Chatham, Connecticut in 1782.5 David Bagley, son of Samuel Bagley, and grandson of Joseph Bagley "died in Connecticut".6 Like Luther Bagley, the name Bagley was also reported as Bayley for David: David Bagley married Dorothy Fox7 and David Bayley married Dorothy Fox.8 David Bayley has a son Ambrose9 and David Bagley has a son Ambrose.10 I believe they are the same family. This would make John Holroyd Bagley a descendent of Samuel Bagley and not a descendant of Orlando Bagley as I expected.
Note: I started researching David Bagley's family in the hope that he had a son Richard who would be the father of Edward Bagely of New Brunswick. Even though David had six sons, none of them are named Richard.
Sources.
1Arnold, Vital Records of Rhodes Island. Volume 7. p. 410.
2"Rhode Island Marriages, 1724-1916," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F8KR-Q9G: 6 December 2014), Luther Bagley and Sally Baker, 09 Aug 1804; citing Providence,Providence,Rhode Island, reference ; FHL microfilm 914,406. 3"Rhode Island Town Marriages Index, 1639-1916," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F8VY-5MB : accessed 20 October 2017), Luther Bagley and Sally Baker, 09 Aug 1804; citing Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States, town halls, Rhode Island, and Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence; FHL microfilm 387.
4 "Died." Providence Gazette. December 1, 1810. Volume XLVI. Issue 2449. 3.; "Died." Rhode-Island American. November 30, 1810. Volume III. Issue 13. 3.
5"Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F74X-DM9 : 3 December 2014), Luther Bayley, 03 Aug 1782; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
I originally started looking at the family of David Bagley, hoping he had a son named Richard who would be the father of my ancestor Edward.
6Taylor, Janice Bagley. "Biography of Samuel Bagley." Bagley Biographies. Summer 1998. http://www.4familytrees.com/mckee/Samuel%20Bagley.pdf. Taylor refers to Reverend David Benedict's First Series, Part Six. Dated the 4th of March, 1853, which lists the children of Samuel Bagley that he raised on the farm he inherited from his father Joseph.
7Ancestry.com. Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: 2013. (https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/3032/41107_620303988_0384-00011?indiv=try&h&db)
Original data: Connecticut. Church Records Index. Connecticut State Library, Hartford, Connecticut.
8"Chatham, CT Vital Records from the Barbour Collection Surnames Starting with C to F." Chatham, CT Vital Records from the Barbour Collection Surnames Starting with C to F. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Jun. 2017. (http://www.rays-place.com/town/chatham-ct/chatham-2.htm).
9 "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F74X-DM2 : 3 December 2014), David Bayley in entry for Ambrose Bayley, 05 Jul 1784; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown. Arnold, Vital Records of Rhode Island, Volume 18, Providence Phenix Deaths. 262.
10Arnold, Vital Records of Rhode Island, Volume 13. 146.
Note: I started researching David Bagley's family in the hope that he had a son Richard who would be the father of Edward Bagely of New Brunswick. Even though David had six sons, none of them are named Richard.
Sources.
1Arnold, Vital Records of Rhodes Island. Volume 7. p. 410.
2"Rhode Island Marriages, 1724-1916," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F8KR-Q9G: 6 December 2014), Luther Bagley and Sally Baker, 09 Aug 1804; citing Providence,Providence,Rhode Island, reference ; FHL microfilm 914,406. 3"Rhode Island Town Marriages Index, 1639-1916," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F8VY-5MB : accessed 20 October 2017), Luther Bagley and Sally Baker, 09 Aug 1804; citing Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States, town halls, Rhode Island, and Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence; FHL microfilm 387.
4 "Died." Providence Gazette. December 1, 1810. Volume XLVI. Issue 2449. 3.; "Died." Rhode-Island American. November 30, 1810. Volume III. Issue 13. 3.
5"Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F74X-DM9 : 3 December 2014), Luther Bayley, 03 Aug 1782; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
I originally started looking at the family of David Bagley, hoping he had a son named Richard who would be the father of my ancestor Edward.
6Taylor, Janice Bagley. "Biography of Samuel Bagley." Bagley Biographies. Summer 1998. http://www.4familytrees.com/mckee/Samuel%20Bagley.pdf. Taylor refers to Reverend David Benedict's First Series, Part Six. Dated the 4th of March, 1853, which lists the children of Samuel Bagley that he raised on the farm he inherited from his father Joseph.
7Ancestry.com. Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: 2013. (https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/3032/41107_620303988_0384-00011?indiv=try&h&db)
Original data: Connecticut. Church Records Index. Connecticut State Library, Hartford, Connecticut.
8"Chatham, CT Vital Records from the Barbour Collection Surnames Starting with C to F." Chatham, CT Vital Records from the Barbour Collection Surnames Starting with C to F. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Jun. 2017. (http://www.rays-place.com/town/chatham-ct/chatham-2.htm).
9 "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F74X-DM2 : 3 December 2014), David Bayley in entry for Ambrose Bayley, 05 Jul 1784; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown. Arnold, Vital Records of Rhode Island, Volume 18, Providence Phenix Deaths. 262.
10Arnold, Vital Records of Rhode Island, Volume 13. 146.
Uncle George
I recently found I have another relative buried in Virginia from the Civil War.
Clementine Clark is my g.g. grand mother. Her youngest daughter is my father's grandmother. Clementine had an older brother, George Clark. George was born November 20, 1834 in Gloucester, Massachusetts to John and Esther (Bishop) Clark. He married Harriet E. Tarr on March 19, 1862. I found Harriet died in 1886. According to the federal census, in 1870 and 1880 she was living with her parents as a widow. George and Harriet had a stillborn little boy who was born on October 12, 1862. That meant at some point between 1862 and 1870 Uncle George had died. Further research showed Harriet Clark was living with her parents according to 1865 Massachusetts census. She was a widow. So George died between 1862 and 1865. George was the right age to serve during the Civil War.
I found a history of Gloucester that listed the citizens that served during the Civil War. There was a George Clark 3d. Uncle George was listed as George Clark 3d on one of the three records of his marriage. According to this history, George served twice: once in the Massachusetts 8th Regiment as a corporal and then in the Massachusetts 35th Regiment as a private. March 1862 was between the end of the three month enlistment in the 8th Regiment and the beginning of the three year enlistment with the 35th.
George Clark 3d died after being shot by a guerrilla fighter on May 18, 1864 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. In the civil war pension records I found Harriet E Tarr Clark. She received a widow's pension until she died in 1886.
According to research published by the National Parks, George was initially buried on Gales Farm in Spotsylvania. An 1860 map at the Library of Congress puts Gayles Farm between Massaponax Church and Spotsylvania Courthouse. After the war his body was moved to the Fredericksburg National Cemetery. I have probably walked past Uncle George without knowing we were related. Next time I visit, it will be to visit with Uncle George.
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Why Orlando Bagley
I have always thought the Ester Puffer/Captain Richard Bagley was about loyalists and patriots. My working hypothesis was someone wanted desperately to be a "good" american. They wanted to be part of the Daughters of the American Revolution. I saw a chart in Samuel Allin (1756-1841), Revolutionary War soldier of North Carolina and Kentucky : a record of his many descendants, 1756-19601 that illustrates another motive. The chart is interesting. It is not, like every other chart in the book a four generation chart; it shows two lines of couples going from child to parents to a common ancestral couple: Orlando Bagley and Sarah Colby. There are some birth and marriage dates, but most are missing. John Bagley and Margaret Mary Jane Allen are on the bottom on the right side. Joseph Smith Jr and Emma Hale are on the other. At least for the compilers of Samuel Allin there is second motive - to be "good" mormons. Being related to the Faith's founder would certainly do that.
1Maude Bliss Allen, Flora F. Iverson and Carma Iverson, Samuel Allin (1756-1841), Revolutionary War soldier of North Carolina and Kentucky : a record of his many descendants, 1756-1960, n.d. 277.
1Maude Bliss Allen, Flora F. Iverson and Carma Iverson, Samuel Allin (1756-1841), Revolutionary War soldier of North Carolina and Kentucky : a record of his many descendants, 1756-1960, n.d. 277.
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