John Dorsey Honeyman

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as John D. Hunnaman, in the household of Andrew Hunnaman
• Census: 1880, Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Dorsey Honeyman, son, in the household of Andrew Honeyman
• Census: 1910, Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Dorsey Honeyman, farmer, head of household

Notes:

...Dorsey Honeyman is numbered among the native sons of Miami Co, his birth having occurred June 24, 1866, on the old homestead farm now occupied by William Michaels. His father, Andrew Honeyman, was born in Union township, Miami Co, September 16, 1830, and, having arrived at years of maturity, he wedded Mary Pearson, a daughter of Moses Pearson. In their family were four children: Mary E., who died in infancy: Esther, wife of Albert McManus; Dorsey; and Minerva, who also died in infancy. The father of our subject remained on the farm with his family until his marriage, which occurred in 1857. Soon afterward he removed to Monroe township, on section 29, his father giving him forty acres of land there. The place was improved with a house of one room, and a log stable. There Mr. Honeyman remained until about 1870 when he removed to the farm now occupied by his son Dorsey, having there one hundred and fifty-six acres of land on sections 19 and 20, Monroe township. To the development and improvement of that farm he devoted his energies until his death, which occurred in January 1892. The buildings upon the place were erected by him and he made excellent improvements, becoming the owner of one of the attractive and valuable farms of the neighborhood. As his financial resources increased he also extended the boundaries of his farm by additional purchases and became the owner of three hundred and thirteen acres. In politics he was a Democrat, but gave no active attention to campaign work, preferring to devote his time and energies to his business. He died January 2,1892, and was laid to rest in the old family burying ground. His wife passed away some years previous, being called to her final rest in September, 1870, when only thirty years of age.
...Dorsey Honeyman was born and reared on the old family homestead and assisted in the cultivation of the farm until his father's death, when he assumed its management and has since made it his home. He now owns one hundred and fifty-six acres of rich land in this tract and also has other property, including eighty-eight acres in one tract and twenty acres in another tract, making in all about two hundred and sixty-four acres. His methods of farming are practical and progressive and he thoroughly understands the business in every detail, his well tilled fields indicating his careful supervision while the improvements upon the farm stand as monuments of his thrift and enterprise.
...In March, 1887, occurred the marriage of Mr. Honeyman and Miss Annie Stockslager, and to them have been born four children, three of whom are living: Guy, Ethel and Dessie. Bertha, the eldest daughter, is now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Honeyman are widely and favorably known in this locality, having a large circle of friends who esteem them highly for their sterling worth. He is a representative of one of the old families of Miami Co and is a public-spirited citizen who well deserves mention in this volume.

John married Anna Stockslager on 31 Mar 1887 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Anna was born on 14 Nov 1864 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 10 Jan 1926 in Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 13 Jan 1926 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Guy C. Honeyman was born about 1888 in Ohio, United States; died on 7 Mar 1959 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Mar 1959 in Miami County, Ohio, United States.
2. Bertha May Honeyman was born on 8 Dec 1891 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 6 Sep 1896; was buried in Sep 1896 in Miami County, Ohio, United States.
3. Ethel Honeyman was born on 23 Sep 1894 in Tippecanoe, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 1 Sep 1933 in Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Sep 1933 in Miami County, Ohio, United States.
4. Dessie E. Honeyman was born on 17 Oct 1896 in Tipp City, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 12 Jan 1942 in Harrison Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 14 Jan 1942 in Miami County, Ohio, United States.
5. Clara Golden Honeyman was born on 18 Jun 1901 in Ohio, United States; died on 14 Feb 1982; was buried in Feb 1982 in Miami County, Ohio, United States.

Other Events:

• Name: Andrew Hunnaman
• Census: 1850, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Andrew Honeyman, farmer, in the household of Benjamin Honeyman
• Census: 1860, Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Andrew Honeyman, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1870, Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Andrew Hunnaman, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1880, Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Andrew Honeyman, widower, farmer, head of household

Andrew married Mary Pearson on 24 Mar 1857 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Mary was born on 3 Jun 1837 in Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 28 Sep 1870 in Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Sep 1870 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Honeyman, in the household of Andrew Honeyman
• Census: 1870, Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Hunnaman, in the household of Andrew Hunnaman

Other Events:

• Census: 1820, Georges Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States; as Benjamin Honeyman, head of household
• Census: 1850, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Benjamin Honeyman, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1860, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Benjamin Honeyman, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1870, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as John B. Hunnaman, retired farmer, head of household
• Probate: 26 Feb 1876, Miami County, Ohio, United States

Notes:

...Honeyman, Benjamin; from Penna.; buried on farm; d. Feb 9, 1876 age 86-11-27; wife Hannah, d. Apr. 19, 1875, age 77 yrs. (Some records give his wife as Mary Knife). Benjamin, prob. the son of Charles and Barbara, who are buried on the farm lot, Charles Honeyman d. Mar 24, 1838, age 73 yrs.; Barbara d. Aug 25, 1845, age 76 yrs.
...Benjamin had issue known:
John, Benjamin, Serena, wife of George Idemiller; Anna, wife of Samuel Curtis; Andrew, Michael.
...Andrew, born Union Twp. Sept 16, 1830 married Mary Pearson, (dau of Moses); issue - Mary Esther, wife of Alfred McManus; Dorsey, Minerva.
...Michael b. Sept 1, 1820 m. Dec 18, 1845, Lucinda Hoover, dau. John, Jr. and Mary Carroll Hoover): issue - Webster, Sarah, Wife of William Frantz; Benjamin, Almeda, wife of David James; Emeline, wife of Ira Grisso; Cora, wife of Frank Fritz, John, George, Hanford, Harvey, Enos. (Source: 977.1d2b, pg. 76)

Benjamin married Mary Knife about 1817 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. Mary (daughter of Michael Knife, Jr. and Elizabeth Toms) was born on 10 Jun 1797 in Frederick County, Maryland, United States; died on 4 Jan 1835 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jan 1835 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Polly Knife

Other Events:

• Name: Charles Hunnaman
• Occupation: Farmer

Notes:

Charles Honeyman, of Hampshire County, Virginia, resided for a number of his later years on the farm of his son Michael in Miami County, Ohio, near West Milton, where others of his children resided.

NOTE:
Virginia - First permanent settlement was established in 1607. It was made a royal colony in 1624. Large areas west of the Alleghenies became part of colony before the Revolution. The colony became the 10th state in 1788. Hampshire County - Formed in 1753 (or 1754) from Augusta and Frederick counties, Virginia. It became part of West Virginia in 1863.

Birth:
now West Virginia

Charles married Barbara Moore about 1788. Barbara was born on 27 Dec 1769 in Virginia, British Colonial America; died on 25 Aug 1845 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Aug 1845 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Property: Frederick County, Maryland, United States
• Census: 1790, Frederick County, Maryland, United States; as Michael Knife, Jr.
• Census: 1800, Frederick County, Maryland, United States; as Michael Knife, Jr.
• Census: 1820, Georges Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States; as Michael Knife
• Will: 12 Sep 1825, Miami County, Ohio, United States
• Probate: 28 Sep 1825, Miami County, Ohio, United States

Notes:

Will:

Will
I Michael Knife of the State of Ohio, Miami County, do hereby make my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say, I will order and direct that my funeral charges and just debts be fully paid and satisfied and if my personal property be not sufficient for that purpose, I hereby authorize my Executors of this Will to sell enough of my real estate to make up the deficiency of my personal estate for that purpose. Second I give, device and bequeath unto my wife, Elizabeth Knife, the North East quarter of Section number twenty five, in Township number six of Range number five East, to her proper use and benefit during life, and after her decease to be equally divided among the rest of my surviving children or their heirs. I also bequeath to my wife Elizabeth Knife, all the household furniture to me belonging such as pot metal, pewter & together with the beds and furniture. Also two horses, two cows and five head of sheep, and hogs sufficient for family use, two ploughs and two pair of horse gears, one wagon and one iron harrow, together with all the grain, hay and flax and wool needful for the use of the family one year (the rest of the grain to be sold or divided equally among the children or their heirs) to her proper use and benefit during life. Third: I give, device and bequeath the rest of my lands and property to be disposed of as follows, towit; my five children, namely, Hannah, Nancy, John, Jonathan and Amy Knife, the three girls to have two cows, one feather bed, one bed stead, one cord, one under bed and two pillows and cases, one sheet, one double coverlid, three sheep and one fat hog, one flax wheel, one chest and one table, two pewter basins, two earthen dishes, one set of pewter plates, one set of earthen do(?) one tea pot, one set of tea cups saucers, one set of spoons, one set of knives & forks one two gallon pot, one baking skillet, each of the girls to have these articles; and my two sons to have each fifty five Dollars a piece to make them equal with my other children who have before received about that amount. And after the above property left to the above named five children is taken out or set off from the rest, I further will and bequeath all the rest of property to be equally divided amongst all my children and their heirs. Lastly I constitute and appoint my beloved wife Elizabeth Knife and my son-in-law John Roderick, Executors of this my last Will and Testament. In testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal this twelfth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty five.
Michael (his mark) Knife
Test. Phillip (his mark) Yonc
Robert Pearson
Enoch Pearson

Michael married Elizabeth Toms about 1785. Elizabeth (daughter of John Toms and Catherine English) was born on 12 Dec 1772 in Frederick County, Maryland, British Colonial America; died in 1828 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Ellizabeth Thomas
• Beneficiary: 12 Sep 1825; in the will of her husband, Michael Knife
• Executor: 12 Sep 1825; Elizabeth Knife (wife) and John Roderick (son-in-law) were named executors in the will of Michael Knife