Our Jones Family Connection - Part 2

Dr. William Jones was my generation’s maternal GG grandfather. He and his wife had four children, one of whom was Fleetwood Jones, from whom we descend.

One of Fleet’s sisters was Adda Jones, was born in April, 1861 and was my generation's great grand aunt. Based upon her appearance, this photo of her from my generation's uncle DeRand Jones' family history archive appears to be circa 1900. ▼ (Click photos to enlarge 'em.)

As discussed below, she married Thomas S Rosengrant. Born in 1857, based upon his appearance this photo of him appears to be circa 1897. ▼

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Here’s how the Jones household looked when the 1880 census was taken.
1880 United States Federal Census Info About Adda E. Jones
Home in 1880: Hendrysburg, Belmont County, Ohio

Household Members: (name, age, relationship)
William M. Jones, 47, father
Elisabeth A. Jones, 43, mother
Fleetwood C. Jones, 22, son
Adda E. Jones, 20, daughter
Rosa L. Jones, 16, daughter
William H. Jones, 14, son

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In 1883 Adda married Thomas Simeon Rosengrant, who was a physician.
Ohio Marriages, 1803-1900 about Adda E. Jones
Name: Rosengrant, Thomas S.
Spouse: Jones, Adda E.
Marriage Date: 25 Oct 1883
County: Belmont
State: OH

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Here’s a biographical sketch for him.

THOMAS S. ROSENGRANT, M. D.
The medical profession is worthily represented in Barnesville, Ohio, by men of ability, great skill and trained experience, and prominent among these is Dr. Thomas S. Rosengrant, who was born in Oxford township, Guernsey County, Ohio, and was one of a family of seven children of George L. and Deborah (Wilkins) Rosengrant. The former was born and reared in Guernsey County, Ohio, where he became an extensive farmer and where he still resides. The mother of Dr. Rosengrant died in 1881.

The early life of the Doctor was spent on his father's farm, where he was born January 25, 1857. Here, among rural surroundings, he attained manhood and acquired a good common-school education. This was supplemented by a course in Scio College, from which institution he graduated with great credit.

His reading of medicine was followed under the direction of Dr. James E. Taylor, of Richmond. Indiana, preparatory to his entrance into Starling Medical College at Columbus. Ohio, from which he graduated in 1883. Dr. Rosengrant then took a postgraduate course in medicine and surgery at the Chicago Medical College and at the Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

[He] acquired experience by attending the hospitals of these cities, and, when prepared to begin his life work, settled in Barnesville. Ohio, July 9, 1900. Although his residence has been but a short one in this city, it has been one of encouragement and success, his capacity having been recognized both by the public and his brother practitioners.

Dr. Rosengrant married Ada E. Jones (sic), a daughter of [Dr.] William Jones, of Belmont County. The Doctor is a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Odd Fellows, and is highly valued in his association with the Ohio State Medical Association and the American Medical Association. His political connection is with the Republican party, and he is actively interested in the success of its measures and the spread of its principles.

With his wife he belongs to the Methodist Church, to which he liberally contributes. His offices are located in the Bradfield Block in Barnesville, one of the most convenient and appropriate situations for a rising young physician.

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The 1900 census records them as having been married 16 years, but shows no children. There is another person in the household, and the census records her as a servant.

1900 United States Federal Census Info About Thomas Rosengrant
Name: Thomas Rosengrant
Home in 1900: Beaver, Noble, Ohio
Age: 42
Birth Date: Jan 1858
Birthplace: Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Spouse's name: Abba E Rosengrant (sic)
Marriage Year: 1884
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 16

Household Members: Name, Age
Thomas Rosengrant, 42
Abba E Rosengrant, 39 (sic)
Grace Finley, 20

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The 1910 census then shows him being widowed and living alone. I could find no record of her date of death, but the census records tell us Adda died after age 39 and before age 49.


1910 United States Federal Census about Thomas S Rosengrant
Name: Thomas S Rosengrant
Age in 1910: 52
Estimated birth year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Ohio
Mother's Birth Place: Ohio
Home in 1910: Barnesville Ward 1, Belmont, Ohio
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Gender: Male

Household Members: Name, Age
Thomas S Rosengrant, 52

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This record shows Dr. Rosengrant as having died in 1828 at age 70.

Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929 about Thomas Simeon Rosengrant

Name: Thomas Simeon Rosengrant
Birth Date: 1858
Death Date: 13 Nov 1928
Death Place: Barnesville, OH
Type Practice: Allopath
Practice Specialities: Barnesville, OH, 1883
Licenses: OH, 1896
Practice Dates Places: Barnesville, OH, 1883
Medical School: Columbus Medical College, 1883
Cause Of Death: heart disease


Other records confirm his date of death. Here’s an item from the Journal of the American Medical Association: “Thomas Simeon Rosengrant, Barnesville, Ohio; Columbus Medical College, 1883; aged 70; died, November 13, of heart disease.”


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The name Rosencrantz is of German origin. Detailed information about the name, as well as a family crest, can be found here.
 

Please refer to the disclaimer on the index page of this blog for a statement regarding the accuracy of - and documentation for - the information presented in this blog.
 

Last revised 9/8/2010

Index and Links as of September, 2010

"East Chicago Dunns"

A blog where we explore our ancestral family's history, photos and stories...



Compiled by Patrick William Dunn
In Irish / Gaelic: Pádraig Uiliam Ó Duinn





An Irish Toast:
Here's to lying, stealing, and cheating:May you lie to save a friend;May you steal the heart of the one you love;
And may you cheat death!

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Introduction, Disclaimer and Thanks!

In the research I've done online, and even in some of the "original" materials I've used - hard copies of documents, letters and other items - I've learned that compiling a Family History is more art than science. Occasionally I've found that information previously believed to be correct has not been accurate. In fact, I've come to realize that errors and omissions are inevitable. If you discover something that needs correcting, please let me know and I'll gladly make the necessary changes. And if you have something to add - a photo, a letter, a birth certificate or obituary, for example - I'd be thrilled to hear from you!

If you can use information, photos, etc., you find here for your own family history, feel free to utilize it; after all, the archive being created here belongs to all of us. My only request is that you acknowledge the source. Consistent with that request, I've tried to document the sources from which I've drawn the info in this blog - and also to alert you when I've included something I'm not sure of. In addition, at times I've made assumptions and/or guesstimated about timelines, dates, and so on. I've also let you know when I've done that.

What you'll find here is my absolute best effort to nail down the facts and preserve the stories of the sometimes amazing, sometimes sad, sometimes inspiring and sometimes disappointing - but always interesting - events and people whose DNA has been passed down to make us who we are.

Finally, I must extend a heartfelt thanks to the many people who have contributed things you see here. In this process I've connected with several long-lost relatives because of this blog - people I didn't even know existed - and that's been one of the most exciting parts of this experience! It's an ongoing labor of love, and I hope you enjoy having it available as much as I'm enjoying the process of compiling it.

- PWD

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Index and Links ◄ Updated 9/8/2010
♦ Why Did Our Ancestors Leave Ireland?
♦ How Could They Afford the Passage?


The Furthest We’ve Gotten Back On the Paternal Side:
♦ Pierce Dunn / Ireland


The Immigrants:
♦ Michael Dunn / Ireland
– Dunns in 1860 Madison County, Illinois
♦ Edward Nolan / Ireland – Where Our Nolan Line Came From in Ireland
♦ John Ring / Ireland
♦ Mathias Schwarz / Casper Lauer / Germany


The First Generation Americans:
♦ William Edward Dunn, Son of Michael Dunn
♦ William Edward Dunn's 1892 Marriage License, 1902 Letters
♦ Peter L Dunn, Son of Michael Dunn
♦ Stephen G Dunn, Son of Michael Dunn
♦ Photos: Edward Francis Nolan and Family
♦ Nolan Family Obituaries


The Second Generation:
♦ Eugene Michael Dunn, Son of William Edward Dunn
♦ John Henry Dunn, Son of William Edward Dunn
♦ Stephen C Dunn, Son of William Edward Dunn
♦ Edward T Dunn, Son of William Edward Dunn
♦ Francis A. (Smiley) Dunn, Son of William Edward Dunn
♦ Helen Dunn Green Wolf, Daughter of William Edward Dunn
♦ Leo Peter Dunn, Son of Peter L Dunn


The Third Generation:
♦ Franklin L [Dunn] Myers, Great Grandson of Michael Dunn
♦ William Edward (Bill) Dunn (1918-1986)


Our Maternal Side - The Cash Family Line:
♦ The U.S. Revolutionary War and Our Cash Family
♦ Our Cash Family Connection
♦ Historic Cash Family Letter and Photos
♦ More Historic Cash Family Photos
♦ Still More Ancestral Cash Family Photos
♦ Memorial Day, 1891 - Article Referring to William Galen Cash
♦ Our Cash, Bonar, Perkins and Field Lines & the U.S. Civil War
♦ William H. H. Cash - a Colorful Family Member
♦ The Politics and Religion of Our Maternal Ancestors
♦ "Civil War" Jonathan Cash - and Cash Family Obituaries

Our Maternal Side - The Anderson, Bonar and Perkins Lines
♦ Our Anderson/Bonar/Cash Family Connection
♦ Our Perkins/Anderson/Cash Connection ◄ Expanded on 8/23/10


Our Maternal Side - The Jones/McPherson Lines
♦ Our Jones Family Connection - Part 1 ◄ New 8/30/10
♦ Our Jones Family Connection - Part 2 ◄ New 9/8/10
♦ Our Jones Family Connection - Part 3, Bessie Whitsett Bradstock ◄ New 9/20/10
♦ Our Jones Family Connection, Part 4 - 124 Year Old Photo? ◄ New 9/22/10


Other Information:
♦ Did Irish Immigrants Live in Caves in Chicago?
♦ Historical Info About Ancient Dunn(e)s
♦ Life in Brittas, Family Seat of the Ancient Dunn(e)s
♦ What Became of Brittas Castle - and the Brittas Dunnes?

Surnames and Coats of Arms:
♦ Variations of the Dunn Coat of Arms/Crest
♦ The History of Surnames and Coats of Arms
♦ Origin and History of the Surname Dunn
♦ The Dunn Name and Interesting Trivia
♦ Origin and History of the Surname Anderson
♦ Origin and History of the Surname Cash
♦ Origin and History of the Surname Cavanaugh/Kavanaugh
♦ Origin and History of the Surname Grace
♦ Origin and History of the Surname Jones
♦ Origin and History of the Surname Lauer
♦ Origin and History of the Surname Nolan
♦ Origin and History of the Surname Perkins
♦ Origin and History of the Surname Ring
♦ Origin and History of the Surname Schwarz

Origin and History of the Surname Jones

On the maternal side of our family tree, my generation's uncle DeRand Jones traced our ancestral family back as far as Lewis Jones, a farmer who came from Virgina to Kirkwood Township, Belmont County, Ohio, in 1816.

In 1817 Lewis married Rebecca McPherson, daughter of Rev. John Wesley McPherson and Ann Smallwood Acton Mcpherson, and it's from them that we descend. Their stories are (or will be) included elsewhere on this blog.

When researching the Jones family crest I found many versions. Because the name spread widely throughout the British Isles, variations of the crest can found in English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish versions. The ones presented here are examples of what I found.

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The motto in the crest is in Welsh, and is a shortened version of, "Heb Dduw, heb ddim. Duw yn ddigon.", which in English means, "Without God, [we are] without anything. God is enough."

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Following is information on the origin and history of the surname Jones.

"This famous surname, widespread throughout the British Isles, and the most popular surname in Wales, one in ten Welsh people being so-called, is nethertheless of English medieval origins. It derives either from the male given name John, or its female equivalent Joan, both Norman French introductions after the 1066 Invasion [of England].

Both names are written as Jon(e) in medieval documents, and a clear distinction between them on the grounds of gender was not made until the 15th Century. However, because western society has almost invariably had a male as family head throughout history, bearers of the surname Jones are more likely to derive it from a patronymic form of John, than a matronymic form of Joan. The personal name John, ultimately from the Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'Jehovah has favoured (me with a son)', has always enjoyed enormous popularity in Europe, and particularly so after the famous Crusades of the 12th century.

The name, which is found in some four hundred spellings, is in honour of St. John the Baptist, the precursor of Christ. The surname as 'Jones', first appears on record in England in the latter part of the 13th Century, and also features as one of the most numerous settler names in Ireland, having been introduced in the wake of the Anglo - Norman Invasion of 1170.

It is now found in every Irish county, especially in the larger towns, and has also been Gaelicized as 'MacSeoin'. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Matilda Jones, which was dated 1273, in the 'Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire', during the reign of King Edward 1st, known as 'The Hammer of the Scots', reigned 1272 - 1307."

Source 
Last revised 8/28/2010

Our Jones Family Connection - Part 1

◄ In my generation's uncle DeRand Jones' archive is this photo. A note on the reverse side says, “Rosa Whitsett, Carleton’s [Jones] aunt”

I didn’t recognize the Whitsett name and hadn’t given the photo much thought until I came across a link to the publication cited below. It contains brief biographies of some of the early citizens of Belmont County, Ohio, in conjunction with the county’s centennial in 1903. Included was the info below, and suddenly I had an interesting story to go with her photo.

Rosa was born in 1863 (in the middle of the Civil War), married in 1884, and I suspect this portrait was taken around the time of her marriage. Her full name was Rosa Leona Jones Whitsett (1863-1892) and her husband’s full name was Dr. Charles Crawford Whitsett (1858 –1936). “My Family Tree” software tells us she’s the “great grand aunt” of my generation.

Married at age 21, and as discussed below, only one of her and Dr. Whitsett's four children, Bessie, survived for very long. Rosa died at age 28. This family endured a major amount of sadness in a short period.

◄ This photo of Bessie is circa 1893

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Here's the biographical sketch from the centennial book.

Dr. C. C. Whitsett, a prominent physician and surgeon of Hendrysburg, Belmont County, was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, February 19, 1860, and is a son of Dr. J. E. and Clara B. (Martin) Whitsett, both natives of Pennsylvania.Dr. J. E. Whitsett was born in May, 1826, prepared for the medical profession at the Ohio University, and began practice in 1852. He became a partner of Dr. John Keys at Bellsville, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Dr. Keys served as surgeon in the army, leaving the practice at home in charge of Dr. Whitsett. The latter practiced from 1852 until 1880, since which time he has lived in retirement at Bethany, West Virginia. He practiced there some years and was examiner for numerous insurance companies.

He recruited a company for service during the Civil War in Ballsville [Virginia], and has been a trustee of Bethany College for a number of years. He is a member and trustee in the Christian Church.

He was always a member of the Republican party after its organization. He married Clara B. Martin, who was born June 1, 1836, and is a daughter of John and Jane (Vail) Martin. She is also a devout member and a very active worker of the Christian Church.

Seven children blessed this union: Emma J., who died in December, 1894, aged 42 years, was the wife of M. M. Cochran, of Pennsylvania; C. C., subject of this sketch; Anna, who died at the age of three years; Ollie, who died at the age of three years; Kitty, who died at the age of 10 years; Ralph, who died at the age of two years; and John W., who resides in Bethany, West Virginia, a member of the class of 1903 in the Pittsburg Medical College.

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Dr. C. C. Whitsett received his literary education at Bethany College and then entered the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati in 1879, graduating therefrom with the class of 1882. He began practice at once and was in partnership with his father for two years. He practiced at Bethany until 1884, then removed to Hendrysburg, Ohio, where he has since continued with the exception of two years spent in New Philadelphia. He is a general practitioner and examiner for numerous insurance companies.

He is a man of sterling qualities, a close student and is abreast of the times in every branch of medical science. He has the esteem of the community, and has been a medical examiner for the U. S. pension board.

In 1884, Dr. Whitsett was united in marriage with Rosa L. Jones, a native of Hendrysburg, and a daughter of Dr. William and [Elizabeth] Betsy Ann (Goodman) Jones. Her mother still resides in Bethesda, Ohio. Four children were born to them: William E., who was born January 16, 1885, and died August 6, 1885 ; Percy B., born August 8, 1886, and died Oct-ober 12, 1886; Emma E., born October 27, 1889, and died October 3, 1890; and Bessie L., born May 2, 1892, who is attending school at Bethesda.

The mother of these children [Rosa], born November 27, 1863, died June 10, 1892. Dr. Whitsett formed a second union on April 18, 1899, with Lena L. McLaughlin, a native of Belmont County, and a daughter of John McLaughlin. The latter was born August 27, 1832, and died September 27, 1892; Mrs. McLaughlin now resides in Hendrysburg, and has been mother of the following children: William, who died at the age of three years; John, who died at the age of one year; Louisa, wife of Stanton White, lives in Hendrysburg; James A. resides in Wheeling; Clement L. resides in Oklahoma Territory; Albert G., who resides in Bridgeport, Ohio; Everett, who lives in Hendrysburg; and Lena L., wife of our subject.

Dr. Whitsett is a member of Kirkwood Lodge, No. 446, F. &  A. M. [Free and Accepted Masons]

Source: Centennial History of Belmont County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens
Edited and compiled by Hon. A. T. Mckelvey 1801 - 1901

The Whitsett name is of Scottish origin. Detailed information about the name can be found here.

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Background of Our Branch of the Jones Family
Belmont County was one of the first counties settled in Ohio, was established in 1801 - two years before Ohio became a state - and was the site of many desperate Indian battles.

One of the townships in Belmont County is Kirkwood, and a publication called "History of Kirkwood Township" records the fact that Rev. John McPherson and Lewis Jones each settled in the township in 1816. Reading that history is interesting; it provides insight into the circumstances - and some events - that our ancestors would have experienced during those pioneer days.

Another publication called “History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties” reports that Lewis Jones married John Wesley McPherson's daughter, Rebecca McPherson, in 1817. This has been confirmed as having occurred on 8 October 1817.

According to DeRand's archive, Lewis’ history is a mystery, for he apparently never discussed it, and the family suspected that Jones may not have been his real name. In a report he wrote, DeRand said, “…He never spoke of the past nor explained himself. All that is known is that neighbors saw him swim ashore on the Ohio River across from Virginia (later called West Virginia) near Wheeling. Speculation was that he either swam across the river, or his boat sank, or maybe he fell off or was thrown off a boat. No one was sure that Jones was his real name.

His [Lewis’] great granddaughter Mary Jones Anderson said that in family conversations when she was a child the family seemed sure he came from Pittsburg and was one of two Zane brothers who left the Fort [Fort Pitt] when it was attacked by Indians.”

Regarding Lewis’ origins, “History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties”, reports that Lewis was born in Loudon, County, Virgina. The reality is that we may never know for sure about his background.

DeRand continued,”Lewis Jones became a farmer in Belmont County in southern Ohio and married Rebekah MacPherson (sic) Jones about 1830.” However, several sources report the marriage as taking place in 1817. Also, the correct spelling of her name is Rebecca McPherson rather than the spelling used above by DeRand.

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Following is a simplified descendancy chart from Lewis to my generation:

Lewis Jones (1791-1871)
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Dr. William M Jones (1831-1892) - Rosa's father
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Fleetwood Churchill Jones (1857-1937) - Rosa's brother 
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Rev. Carleton D Jones (1895-1967)
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Fleeta Claire, Paul Wesley, DeRand and Virginia Lee (Ginger) Jones
(Claire, Paul and Ginger were/are the parents of my generation.)

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Please refer to the disclaimer on the index page of this blog for a statement regarding the accuracy of - and documentation for - the information presented in this blog.

Last revised 8/27/2010

Origin and History of the Surname Perkins

Mollie (Mary Elizabeth) Anderson Cash, wife of W.G. Cash, was my generation's GG grandmother. Her sister, Nannie Anderson Perkins, was the aunt of Leona Cash, our great grandmother.

Nannie married Samuel W. Perkins. His grandfather, Samuel Perkins [1788-1861], married Elizabeth Hart Perkins (they are my generation's maternal GGGGG grandparents), which is our connection to this family.

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Here's some info about the origin and history of the Perkins name.

"Recorded in the spellings of Parkins, Perkins, and the rare Purkins, this ancient surname is medieval English, but of Old French and ultimately Greek origins. It is a patronymic from the personal name 'Piers or Pierre' through the later Peter or Peterkin.

Introduced into Britain at the Norman Invasion of 1066, and also by the Crusaders of the 12th century on their return from the Holy Land, it consists of the basic 'Per or Par' with the two additive diminutives, 'kin', indicating close relationship, such as son, or nephew, and the plural 's', a shortened form of 'son'.

In its full length it is often recorded as 'Parkinson' and less so as 'Perkinson'. There is an occasional secondary origin from the French 'parc'. As such this was an occupational surname for a keeper of royal hunting grounds, known as 'The Parks'.

Early examples of the recordings include Robert Parkyn of Stafford in the County Rolls of 1327, and John Perkyn of Somerset, in the Hundred Rolls of 1380. Later recordings included John Perkins who married Penelope Vaughan at the famous church of St Dunstans in the East, Stepney, London, England, on March 24th 1599, and Sir William Perkins (also spelt Parkyns) who was executed on Tower Hill in 1696, for planning to assassinate King William III of Orange and England. The first of the name into America was James Perkyns, aged 42, who sailed from London to the colony of Virginea on January 2nd 1634 in the ship 'Bonaventure'.

Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was sometimes known as the Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling."

Source
Last updated 8/20/2010