James Alexander Girardin1

M, b. 1770, d. March 1806
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FatherCharles Francis Girardin2 b. 22 Aug 1739
MotherMary Louisa Lecerf dit Lachasse2 b. 27 Jun 1746, d. before 1785
Birth*James Alexander Girardin was born in 1770.2 
Marriage*He married Jossette Drouillard on 27 January 1790 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.2 
Death*James Alexander Girardin died in March 1806 (date based on burial.) 
Burial*He was buried on 26 March 1806 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.2 

Family

Jossette Drouillard b. 23 Oct 1773, d. Jan 1814
James Alexander and Jossette Drouillard had nine children (see French Families).6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S36] Rev Fr Christian Denissen, French Families 1701-1936, vol 1, page 277, 369, 466, 530.
  2. [S36] Rev Fr Christian Denissen, French Families 1701-1936, vol 1, page 369, 530.
  3. [S36] Rev Fr Christian Denissen, French Families 1701-1936, vol 1, page 466, 530.
  4. [S943] Sharon A. Kelley, Marriage Records of Ste Anne, page 69; marriage of Joseph Heler and Florence, Girardin.
  5. [S36] Rev Fr Christian Denissen, French Families 1701-1936, vol 1, page 277, 531.
  6. [S36] Rev Fr Christian Denissen, French Families 1701-1936, vol 1, page 530, 531.

Jossette Drouillard1

F, b. 23 October 1773, d. January 1814
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Birth*Jossette Drouillard was born on 23 October 1773 at Assumption, Sandwich (now Windsor), Essex County, Ontario Province, Canada.2 
Marriage*She married James Alexander Girardin, son of Charles Francis Girardin and Mary Louisa Lecerf dit Lachasse, on 27 January 1790 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.2 
Death*Jossette Drouillard died in January 1814 at age 40 (date based on burial.) 
Burial*She was buried on 23 January 1814 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.2 

Family

James Alexander Girardin b. 1770, d. Mar 1806
Jossette and James Alexander Girardin had nine children (see French Families).6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S36] Rev Fr Christian Denissen, French Families 1701-1936, vol 1, page 277, 369, 466, 530.
  2. [S36] Rev Fr Christian Denissen, French Families 1701-1936, vol 1, page 369, 530.
  3. [S36] Rev Fr Christian Denissen, French Families 1701-1936, vol 1, page 466, 530.
  4. [S943] Sharon A. Kelley, Marriage Records of Ste Anne, page 69; marriage of Joseph Heler and Florence, Girardin.
  5. [S36] Rev Fr Christian Denissen, French Families 1701-1936, vol 1, page 277, 531.
  6. [S36] Rev Fr Christian Denissen, French Families 1701-1936, vol 1, page 530, 531.

Arthur Cleland

M, b. 25 August 1760, d. 25 July 1838
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Birth*Arthur Cleland was born on 25 August 1760 at County Down, Ireland.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Watson-Robertson in 1789.1 
Death*Arthur Cleland died on 25 July 1838 at Jefferson County, Ohio, at age 77.1 

Family

Mary Watson-Robertson b. 1759
Children
  • John Cleland1 b. 30 Mar 1790
  • Nancy Cleland1 b. 29 Mar 1792
  • Mary Cleland1 b. 7 May 1794
  • William Cleland1 b. 14 May 1796
  • Blanch Cleland1 b. 30 Mar 1798
  • Arthur Cleland+1 b. 10 Nov 1803
  • Jane Cleland1 b. 27 Aug 1805

Citations

  1. [S1539] Tom Cleland, "Email regarding Arthur Cleland," e-mail to Patt Ricketts, "Re: Arthur Cleland", 28 Apr 2004; cites "The National Genealogical Society Quarterly, v. 20, p. 114-5. Family Bible Records, CLELAND FAMILY RECORDS, by Belmont Farley, Washington, D.C."

Samuel Arnold1

M, b. 1790, d. 1860
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Birth*Samuel Arnold was born in 1790 (date based on age at death.)2 
BirthHe was born circa 1797 in Pennsylvania (based on the 1850 census.)3,4 
Marriage*He married Sarah (--------). 
Death*Samuel Arnold died in 1860 at age 70.2 
Burial*He was buried at Island Creek Cemetery, Island Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio.2 

Family

Sarah (--------) b. 1796, d. 1846
Children
  • Margaret Arnold1 b. circa 1828
  • John Arnold1 b. circa 1829
  • Samuel Arnold1 b. circa 1831
  • Isabel Arnold1 b. circa 1833
  • Elizabeth Arnold1 b. circa 1834
  • Austin Arnold1 b. circa 1836, d. 1 Mar 1905
  • Catherine Arnold+1 b. 1840

Citations

  1. [S816] 1 Jun 1850 U.S. Census, Ohio, Jefferson County, Samuel Arnold household, dwelling 1646, family 1697, Knox Township, page 496, enumerated 26 Sep 1850.
  2. [S83] Esther Weygandt Powell, Jefferson Co Tombstones, page 187 supplement to page 30.
  3. [S816] 1 Jun 1850 U.S. Census, Ohio, Jefferson County, Samuel Arnold household, dwelling 1646, family 1697, Knox Township, page 496, enumerated 26 Sep 1850; indicates born c 1797 (age 53) in Pennsylvania.
  4. [S1810] 1 Jun 1860, U.S. Census, Ohio, Jefferson County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1860 census, Ohio, Jefferson County, Knox, image 22 of 38, accessed 5 Feb 2013; Saml Arnold household, dwelling 1468, family 1433, Knoxville Post Office, Knox Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, penned page 210, enumerated 6 Jul 1860; indicates born c 1797 (age 63) in Pennsylvania.

Sarah (--------)

F, b. 1796, d. 1846
Family Explorer
Birth*Sarah (--------) was born in 1796 (date based on age 50 at death.)1 
Marriage*She married Samuel Arnold. 
Death*Sarah (--------) died in 1846 at age 50.1 
Burial*She was buried at Island Creek Cemetery, Island Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio.1 

Family

Samuel Arnold b. 1790, d. 1860
Children
  • Margaret Arnold b. circa 1828
  • John Arnold b. circa 1829
  • Samuel Arnold b. circa 1831
  • Isabel Arnold b. circa 1833
  • Elizabeth Arnold b. circa 1834
  • Austin Arnold b. circa 1836, d. 1 Mar 1905
  • Catherine Arnold+ b. 1840

Citations

  1. [S83] Esther Weygandt Powell, Jefferson Co Tombstones, page 30.

Matthew R. Hartford1,2

M, b. 9 August 1830, d. 18 August 1885
Family Explorer
Birth*Matthew R. Hartford was born on 9 August 1830 at Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio.3,1,4,5,6,7,8 
Birth-note He was born in Pennsylvania according to his son, William's death record, whose informant was William's son, Edward.9 
Marriage*He married Delilah N. Knisley on 23 October 1853.10,1 
Death*Matthew R. Hartford died on 18 August 1885 aged 56 years.11,12 
Burial*He was buried at Toronto Union Cemetery, Toronto, Jefferson County, Ohio.10,13,14 
Grave*The gravestone at Toronto Union Cemetery, Toronto, Jefferson County, Ohio, reads:
one side of obelisk:
     M. R. Hartford
     Died
     Aug. 19, 1885
     Aged
     56 Years
His wife and son, James are on the other sides of the obelisk.13 
Grave A small stone reads:
     FATHER
     MATTHEW R.
     1830 - 1885.15,14

Family

Delilah N. Knisley b. Jul 1830, d. 2 Feb 1913
Children
  • William Castle Hartford+1,9 b. 10 Jul 1855, d. 21 Aug 1933
  • James N. Hartford13 b. 26 Aug 1858, d. 24 Oct 1858
  • Frank B. Hartford1,16,8 b. 1 Jan 1860, d. 10 Oct 1917
  • Elmer D. Hartford1,16,17 b. circa 1863, d. before 7 Feb 1934
  • Harry Thomas Hartford18,19 b. Jun 1865, d. 1911
  • Laura Alice Hartford1 b. 1869, d. 23 Jan 1965

Citations

  1. [S442] J.A. Caldwell, History of Belmont & Jefferson Counties, page 591.
  2. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, Matthew R. Hartford gravestone, northeast section, old cemetery, Toronto Union Cemetery, west edge of Toronto, Island Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio; transcribed Jul 1972.
  3. [S83] Esther Weygandt Powell, Jefferson Co Tombstones, page 37 says born 1830.
  4. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, Matthew R. Hartford gravestone, northeast section, old cemetery, Toronto Union Cemetery, west edge of Toronto, Island Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio; transcribed Jul 1972; 1830-1885.
  5. [S1531] 1 Jun 1860, U.S. Census, Ohio, Columbiana County, 1860 census, Ohio, Columbiana County, Liverpool, image 2; Matthew Hartford household, dwelling 13, family 12, the Township of Liverpool, written page 21, enumerated 1 Jun 1860; indicates born c 1830 (age 30) in Ohio.
  6. [S1838] 1 June 1870, U.S. Census, Ohio, Columbiana County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1870 census, Ohio, Columbiana County, Liverpool, image 9; Mathew R. Hartford household, dwelling 80, family 80, Wellsville post office, Liverpool Township, written page 11, enumerated 1 Jun 1870; indicates born c 1833 (age 37) in Ohio.
  7. [S832] 1 Jun 1880 U.S. Census, Ohio, Jefferson County, R. M. Hartford household, family 9, Sloan's Station, Knox Township, page 324, enumerated 23 Jun 1880; indicates born c 1831 (age 49) in Ohio.
  8. [S2232] Ohio Death Record 1908-1953, Frank Hartford, died 10 Oct 1917, Toronto Village, Jefferon County, Ohio, certificate 65444, informant R. J. Campbell, Toronto, Ohio; father Mathew Hartford born Ohio.
  9. [S2232] Ohio Death Record 1908-1953, William Cassell Hartford, died 21 Aug 1933, Toronto, Jefferon County, Ohio, certificate 46111, informant Edward Hartford (son). Toronto, Ohio; father Mathew Hartford, born Pennsylvania.
  10. [S83] Esther Weygandt Powell, Jefferson Co Tombstones, page 37.
  11. [S83] Esther Weygandt Powell, Jefferson Co Tombstones, page 37 says 1885.
  12. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, M. R., Delilah N. and James Hartford obelisk (one side blank), northeast section, old cemetery, Toronto Union Cemetery, west edge of Toronto, Island Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio; transcribed Jul 1972; 1830-1885.
  13. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, M. R., Delilah N. and James Hartford obelisk (one side blank), northeast section, old cemetery, Toronto Union Cemetery, west edge of Toronto, Island Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio; transcribed Jul 1972.
  14. [S1708] Find A Grave (online http://www.findagrave.com/), Matthew R. Hartford; Birth: 1830; Death: 1885; Burial: Toronto Union Cemetery, Toronto, Jefferson County
    Ohio, USA; Record added: Apr 24, 2013 by Jennifer Allen; Find A Grave Memorial# 109146160; includes gravestone photo; accessed 14 Jul 2013.
  15. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, Delilah N. Hartford gravestone, northeast section, old cemetery, Toronto Union Cemetery, west edge of Toronto, Island Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio; transcribed Jul 1972.
  16. [S832] 1 Jun 1880 U.S. Census, Ohio, Jefferson County, R. M. Hartford household, family 9, Sloan's Station, Knox Township, page 324, enumerated 23 Jun 1880.
  17. [S50] Joseph B Doyle, 20th Century History of Steubenville, page 642.
  18. [S576] Research Notes by Kay VanLerberg, note next to Donald William Hartford marriage record: nephew Wm C.; as Donald William Hartford's father is Harry Thomas Hartford he is the brother of William C. Hartford (mother is assumed the same).
  19. [S2898] Unknown compiler, Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1994, images online at I have a copy of the document, Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1994, Name: Harry T. Hartford; Event Date:      04 Jul 1899, Jefferson, Ohio, United States; Event Place (Original): Toronto, Jefferson, Ohio, United States; Age: 34; Birthplace: Wellsville, Columbiana, Ohio; Father's Name: Mathew Hartford; Mother's Name: Delilrah Nicely; Spouse's Name: Katharyn E. Chaine; Spouse's Age: 27; Spouse's Birthplace: Salem, Columbiana, Ohio; Spouse's Father's Name: Joseph Chaine; Spouse's Mother's Name: Jennie Grove; Reference ID: 24236 p 118; GS Film number: 900077; Digital Folder Number: 004017037; Image Number: 00533; accessed 14 Jul 2013.

Delilah N. Knisley1

F, b. July 1830, d. 2 February 1913
Family Explorer
Birth*Delilah N. Knisley was born in July 1830 in Ohio (The 1900 census says her birth was Jul 1830 which matches the year on the gravestone) (The 1880 census for her children says their mother was born in Virginia. Her 1910 census says she was born in West Virginia. West Virginia was formed from Virginia in 1863. However the 1860, 1870 and 1900 census say she was born in Ohio.2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 
BirthShe was born at Emmingsville, Pennsylvania, (according to her son, William's death record, whose informant was William's son, Edward.)11 
BirthShe was born on 14 April 1837 in Ohio (according the her death record, the informant was her son-in-law R.E. Campbell.)12 
Marriage*She married Matthew R. Hartford on 23 October 1853.13,1 
Num Child*Delilah N. had had five children, all still living according to the 1910 census.14 
Death*She died on 2 February 1913 at Toronto Village, Jefferson County, Ohio, at age 76 years, 2 months and 10 days (calculates to a birth in Nov 1836.)15,16,17,10 
Burial*She was buried on 4 February 1913 at Toronto Union Cemetery, Toronto, Jefferson County, Ohio.13,18,19,10 
Grave*The gravestone at Toronto Union Cemetery, Toronto, Jefferson County, Ohio, reads:
one side of obelisk:
     DELILAH N.
     WIFE OF
     M. R. HARTFORD
     DIED
     FEB. 2, 1913
     IN HER 83 Yr.
Her husband, Matthew and son James are on the other sides of the obelisk.18,10
Grave* A small stone reads:
     MOTHER
     DELILAH N.
     1830 - 1913.20,10

Family

Matthew R. Hartford b. 9 Aug 1830, d. 18 Aug 1885
Children
  • William Castle Hartford+1,17,11 b. 10 Jul 1855, d. 21 Aug 1933
  • James N. Hartford18 b. 26 Aug 1858, d. 24 Oct 1858
  • Frank B. Hartford1,17,9 b. 1 Jan 1860, d. 10 Oct 1917
  • Elmer D. Hartford1,17,14,21 b. circa 1863, d. before 7 Feb 1934
  • Harry Thomas Hartford22,17,23 b. Jun 1865, d. 1911
  • Laura Alice Hartford1,17 b. 1869, d. 23 Jan 1965

Citations

  1. [S442] J.A. Caldwell, History of Belmont & Jefferson Counties, page 591.
  2. [S83] Esther Weygandt Powell, Jefferson Co Tombstones, page 37 says born 1830.
  3. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, Delilah N. Hartford gravestone, northeast section, old cemetery, Toronto Union Cemetery, west edge of Toronto, Island Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio; transcribed Jul 1972 says born in 1830; 1830-1913.
  4. [S1531] 1 Jun 1860, U.S. Census, Ohio, Columbiana County, 1860 census, Ohio, Columbiana County, Liverpool, image 2; Matthew Hartford household, dwelling 13, family 12, the Township of Liverpool, written page 21, enumerated 1 Jun 1860; indicates born c 1830 (age 30) in Ohio.
  5. [S1838] 1 June 1870, U.S. Census, Ohio, Columbiana County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1870 census, Ohio, Columbiana County, Liverpool, image 9; Mathew R. Hartford household, dwelling 80, family 80, Wellsville post office, Liverpool Township, written page 11, enumerated 1 Jun 1870; indicates born c 1833 (age 37) in Ohio.
  6. [S832] 1 Jun 1880 U.S. Census, Ohio, Jefferson County, R. M. Hartford household, family 9, Sloan's Station, Knox Township, page 324, enumerated 23 Jun 1880; children's mother was born in Virginia.
  7. [S1722] 1 Jun 1900, U.S. Census, Ohio, Jefferson County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1900 census, Ohio, Jefferson County, district 74, image 37; Delilah Hartford household, River Ave, house 141, dwelling 388, family 405, Toronto Village, Knox Township, supervisor 15, enumeration district 74, sheet 19A, page 197, enumerated 14 Jun 1900; indicates born Jul 1830 in Ohio.
  8. [S1723] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Ohio, Jefferson County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Ohio, Jefferson County, Knox Twp, district 102, image 1; Delila Hartford household, dwelling 2, family 2, Toronto Village, Knox Township, enumeration district 102, supervisor district 15, sheet 1A, printed page 118A, enumerated 15 Apr 1910; indicates born c 1831 (age 79) in West Virginia.
  9. [S2232] Ohio Death Record 1908-1953, Frank Hartford, died 10 Oct 1917, Toronto Village, Jefferon County, Ohio, certificate 65444, informant R. J. Campbell, Toronto, Ohio; mother Delilah Nicely born Ohio.
  10. [S1708] Find A Grave (online http://www.findagrave.com/), Delilah N. Nicely Hartford; Birth: 1830; Death: Feb. 2, 1913; Burial: Toronto Union Cemetery, Toronto, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA; Record added: Apr 24, 2013 by Jennifer Allen; Find A Grave Memorial# 109146043; includes gravestone photos; accessed 14 Jul 2013.
  11. [S2232] Ohio Death Record 1908-1953, William Cassell Hartford, died 21 Aug 1933, Toronto, Jefferon County, Ohio, certificate 46111, informant Edward Hartford (son). Toronto, Ohio; mother Delila Nicely born Emmingsville, Pennsylvania.
  12. [S2232] Ohio Death Record 1908-1953, Mrs. M. R. Hartford, died 2 Feb 1913, Toronto Village, Jefferson County, Ohio, certificate 9922, informant R. E. Campbell, Toronto, Ohio.
  13. [S83] Esther Weygandt Powell, Jefferson Co Tombstones, page 37.
  14. [S1723] 15 Apr 1910, U.S. Census, Ohio, Jefferson County, digital images online at http://www.ancestry.com, 1910 census, Ohio, Jefferson County, Knox Twp, district 102, image 1; Delila Hartford household, dwelling 2, family 2, Toronto Village, Knox Township, enumeration district 102, supervisor district 15, sheet 1A, printed page 118A, enumerated 15 Apr 1910.
  15. [S83] Esther Weygandt Powell, Jefferson Co Tombstones, page 37 says 1913.
  16. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, M. R., Delilah N. and James Hartford obelisk (one side blank), northeast section, old cemetery, Toronto Union Cemetery, west edge of Toronto, Island Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio; transcribed Jul 1972; Delilah 1830-1913.
  17. [S95] Jefferson County Probate, Delilah Hartford administration A9-170 - #11534; Will 16-127.
  18. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, M. R., Delilah N. and James Hartford obelisk (one side blank), northeast section, old cemetery, Toronto Union Cemetery, west edge of Toronto, Island Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio; transcribed Jul 1972.
  19. [S2232] Ohio Death Record 1908-1953, Mrs. M. R. Hartford, died 2 Feb 1913, Toronto Village, Jefferson County, Ohio, certificate 9922, informant R. E. Campbell, Toronto, Ohio; buried 4 Feb 1913, Toronto, Ohio.
  20. [S87] Gravestone read by Kay VanLerberg, Delilah N. Hartford gravestone, northeast section, old cemetery, Toronto Union Cemetery, west edge of Toronto, Island Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio; transcribed Jul 1972.
  21. [S50] Joseph B Doyle, 20th Century History of Steubenville, page 642.
  22. [S576] Research Notes by Kay VanLerberg, note next to Donald William Hartford marriage record: nephew Wm C.; as Donald William Hartford's father is Harry Thomas Hartford he is the brother of William C. Hartford (mother is assumed the same).
  23. [S2898] Unknown compiler, Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1994, images online at I have a copy of the document, Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1994, Name: Harry T. Hartford; Event Date:      04 Jul 1899, Jefferson, Ohio, United States; Event Place (Original): Toronto, Jefferson, Ohio, United States; Age: 34; Birthplace: Wellsville, Columbiana, Ohio; Father's Name: Mathew Hartford; Mother's Name: Delilrah Nicely; Spouse's Name: Katharyn E. Chaine; Spouse's Age: 27; Spouse's Birthplace: Salem, Columbiana, Ohio; Spouse's Father's Name: Joseph Chaine; Spouse's Mother's Name: Jennie Grove; Reference ID: 24236 p 118; GS Film number: 900077; Digital Folder Number: 004017037; Image Number: 00533; accessed 14 Jul 2013.