Dr. Burt LaFetra Lackey

Other Events:

• Religion: Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; a member of First Reformed Church
• Census: 1880, Spring Valley, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Bertie Lackey, son, in the household of Enos Lackey
• Census: 1900, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Burt L. Lackey, Dentist; Address:
  West Main Street
• Occupation: 1902, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; Dentist; Address:
  22 Steele Building
• Residence: 1902, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Census: 1910, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Bert L. Lackey, dentist, head of household; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Newspaper: 8 Jun 1912; The Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Gallipolis, Ohio) 8 June 1912, p1
• Residence: 1915, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as a Dentist; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Census: 1920, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Burt Lackey, dentist, head of household; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Residence: 1922, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Census: 1930, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Burt L. Lackey, dentist, head of household; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Correspondence: 1 Feb 1934; letter to his daughter Helen
• Residence: 1935, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Correspondence: 12 Jul 1937; letter to Harry and Helen Hormell
• Correspondence: 30 Dec 1937; letter to daughter Helen Hormell
• Census: 1940, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Burt L. Lackey, dentist, head of household, same residence in 1935; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Correspondence: 20 Apr 1944; letter to Harry and Helen Hormell
• Correspondence: 14 Jul 1944; letter to Harry and Helen Hormell
• Correspondence: 27 Aug 1951; letter to daughter Helen
• Will: 26 Sep 1956, Greene County, Ohio, United States
• Obituary: 17 Oct 1960; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 17 October 1960, p11
• Obituary: 17 Oct 1960; Xenia Daily Gazette (Xenia, Ohio) 17 October 1960, p2
• Probate: 27 Oct 1960, Greene County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 13 Jun 1970; Xenia Daily Gazette (Xenia, Ohio), 13 JUne 1970, p4

Notes:

Burt L. Lackey, D. D. S.
.....Dr. Burt L. Lackey, dental surgeon at Xenia, was born in the vicinity of Oakland, in Clinton county, this state, June 15, 1872, son of Enos Ellsworth and Laura (Sellars) Lackey, both of whom were born and reared in the neighboring county of Warren and the latter of whom is still living, now making her home at Xenia.
.....Enos Ellsworth Lackey was born on September 30, 1844, a son of Enos Lackey and wife, pioneers of Warren county, the former of whom was born in 1802 and who were the parents of fourteen children. Reared in Warren county, Enos E. Lackey later made his home for a while in Clinton county and in 1873 moved to the village of New Burlington, on the Green-Clinton county line and was there engaged in the general lumber business the rest of his life, operating a saw-mill and dealing in lumber, timber and logs and also engaged as a building contractor, his death occurring there on January 9, 1903. Mr. Lackey was a Republican and for years rendered service as a member of the local school board. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, as is his widow, and at the time of his death was a member of the official board of the same. To him and his wife were born three sons, of whom Doctor Lackey is the youngest, the others being Walter Lackey, of New Burlington, a farmer, and Raymond L. Lackey, who was engaged in the grocery business at New Burlington and who died on September 1, 1907.
.....Upon completing the course in the New Burlington high school Burt L. Lackey began teaching school and for three years thereafter was the teacher of the school in the Buck Run district in Clinton county. He matriculated at the Ohio College of Dentistry and was graduated from that institution with the class of 1896. Thus equipped for the practice of his profession, Doctor Lackey returned to his home at New Burlington and opened an office there, continuing in practice at that place for eighteen months, at the end of which time, in January, 1898, he located at Xenia, where he ever since has been engaged in practice, with present offices in the Steele building. Preparatory to his marriage in 1902, Doctor Lackey built a house at 20 Home avenue, Xenia, where he is still living.
.....Doctor Lackey has been twice married. On September 10, 1902, he was united in marriage to Ada Frances Clark, who was born and reared in Gallia county, this state, and who for nine years prior to her marriage had been engaged as a special teacher at the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home at Xenia. To that union were born three children, Clark, born on December 10, 1903; Dorothy, May 9, 1907, and Helen, January 1, 1911. The mother of these children died on March 27, 1914, and on June 30, 1915, Doctor Lackey married Jessella Beebe, who was born at Kingman, Kansas, and who was reared at Elwood Indiana, in which latter city her father, John W. Beebe, is still living. [Source: Michael A. Broadstone, "History of Greene County, Ohio: its people, industries and institutions", Indianapolis, B.F. Bowen, 1918, pg. 654, 6550]




Newspaper:

—Dr. B. L. Lackey and wife of Xenia, Prof. R. B Ewing and wife of Carlisle, O., were here in attendance upon the funeral services of the late Mr. Amos Clark and will remain the guests of Auditor and Mrs. Clark until Monday Mrs. Amos Clark is also the guest of Auditor and Mrs. Clark and will be for sometime. Mr. Will Marshall of Columbus, who was down to the funeral, returned home today.

Census:

Also listed in the 1920 census with this family is Clyde Fair, roomer, age 17, single

Correspondence:
Xenia, O. 2/1/34
My dear Girl,
—Greetings in His name. You surely did take our breath away with your sudden announcement.
—It is nothing more than we could expect. It is the natural consequence when two people learn to love each other you are both old enough to decide and to feel the responsibility you are taking upon Yourselves. It is proper that you should at your age. God gave woman to man to be a helpmate. You will find that in Gen. 2: 18. I am sure that you realize how important it is to establish a home according to the teaching of god’s Word. You will find many passages in the Word showing the proper relationship between husband and wife and of responsibility of each to the other. I trust that Mother & I have been faithful in giving you the proper instructions along these lines. It has been hard on us to se eyou growing older and getting away from the old roof here. I felt a great responsibility on me when you (a Mere babe) was left without a mother. I shed many tears over you. I have always been glad though that you could have such a good step mother to love your and help guide your foot steps. The tears flow agin and I think of giving you into the hands of another, not that we mis-trust Harry in any way, for he is already like a son to us. You have been a dutiful daughter and I know that you will be a dutiful wife. I certainly can congratulate Harry in winning your love. Do not think that your pathway through life will be all roses, but remember that God will guide you over the stoney and thorny pathway if He permits it to be such. This life here is only of short duration, and the hard and trying ordeals here endured by His grace, will help us to enjoy the glory over there.
—We will try to make things work out for your wedding in the way you wish them. We can not go to great expense but we know that you do not wish that. It can be made nice and a happy occasion without excessive expenses. We can talk over the various arrangements when we see yu.
—I think that I will write to Clark & Leota today and possibly send your letter so they can be making their arrangements to attend if it is possible for them to do so. He operation might be in the way.
—I hardly know just what you mean by getting out two bonds. I may have to wait till I see you. They are of different denominations, fifty and one hundred.
—We haven’t told Bobby. Mother thinks it might be hard for him trying to keep it secret. She did not mean that she thought he would tell it, but that it might be a burden for him to keep it so long. We will be looking for your Sat. P.M.
—God bless you and keep you centered in His will. We pray for you each day and are anxious that you trust and obey Him. That is the only way to be happy and contented.
Loads & loads of love
Day


Correspondence:

Xenia, O. July 12/37
My Dear Harry & Helen,
Greetings in His name. We certainly did enjoy your letter rec’d last Thursday. You certainly did get around & see your relatives on that trip into Maine. I wish I could have been with you I would have enjoyed so much meeting all those cousins I have read your letter over several times until I have all the cousins fixed in my mind pretty well now, as well as where they live. I knew that you would enjoy going up there and meeting them. I had heard so much about them from Grandpa & Grandma Clark but of course that was 30 years ago or more. The thing that puzzles me in that the old home at Winterport should burn down 30 or 40 years ago and not hear about it. The letter written to Clark Feb. 20 1927 by Ed Clark states that his brother Fred lived on the old home farm at that time. What has become of Fred and his brother Brad. I believe Clark said that Ed Clark died some few years ago. They were the sons of Uncle Augustus Clark. We have a picture taken years ago at the home place when grandpa & Grandma Clark were visiting there. It has the three brothers in it and the families of Uncle Steve & Augustus in it. I have intended to hunt tha picture and look at it again since getting your letter but haven’t got around to it. Bobby & I did take the atlas, find the map of maine and look up all the places you visited. I would like to see a road map of Maine. It would be easier to find them & be easier to understand the relative positions on that kind of map. I see by the atlas that Winterport only had about 1000 inhabitants and Auburn about 2000. It must have been quite thrilling to drive right up to Ward’s house and enquire for them. They are such good friends of Clark & Leota and I know that they were glad to meet you and have a visit with you. I never met Mrs. Ward either, but I spend a whole day with Mr. Ward the first time I visited Clark & Leota at Mt. Airy. He, Clark, Leota & I went down to Blowing Rock one day sight seeing. I found him to be quite a fine gentleman but rather quiet. We will be glad to see the pictures yu took when you get them developed. Coz. Addie must be quite an interesting person. I know you must have had quite a nice visit with her, her son & family. I have been wondering why she did not mention her brother Maurice living at Winterport. It must be a quaint old place judging from the picture you sent. I presume it looked odd to you to see the houses & barns built so close and connected by a shed. Their winters are very long and severe & they have lots of snow. In speaking of the old home place, you remember the water color picture of it that hung in Grandpa Clarke’s home & Aunt Maimie got for one of your children after Grandma’s death. It is over at Dorothy & Claudes. Your mother had it painted here by Mrs. Collins & gave it to Grandpa for Xmas 1901. It was the Xmas before we were married. I went home with her for Xmas & I carried that picture with us. I always thought it was such a pretty picture. We have a picture of Coz. Addies daughter Sara taken when she graduated from High school. I saw it among the pictures just a short time ago. She was a very pretty girl. I am wondering if you have written to Clark & Leota since you were up in Maine. I think that I will send your letter to them for they will be interested in your trip. We haven’t heard from them for two or three weeks. Leota wasn’t well at that time and they were trying to find out the cause of her ailment. Mary E. has finally gotten back home. She was gone four weeks. They came over just before supper time last evening. I wish that you could see the baby. He walks everyplace now. He is such a tiny little fellow to walk. Prudomes have fences in a portion of the back yard for Philip and a white rabbit. Philip was a year old last March, but he hasn’t been walking very long. Mary E. took the baby over there & put him in the pen with Philip & the rabbit they had quite a fine time chasing the rabbit. I wish you could see the kitchen & bath room since Mother & Bobby have painted in there. They have gotten to be real artists. I believe they are going to put one more coat on the upper part of the kitchen. I looks very nice now but another coat will make it look still better. The paint underneath the paper was so very dark. I think it would have looked “OK” if they had painted over the paper.
Mother says that she is going to work at a tailoring job this week. She is goin to alter the white suit & see if she can make it fit me. She thinks that she can do it “OK”. It surely is a nice suit such nice goods. I surely am grateful to you dear ones for it and will be so glad to wear it this hot weather when it is made to fit me.
—I presume that Dorothy has written you about their “smash up” two weeks ago. They got their car last Thursday. It would be hard to tell it had been torn up so badly. I could no tell it. Dorothy & Mary E. saw a wreck last Friday evening, at the junction of 40 & 48, from Jim & Hazel’s window. It made them so nervous again. Dorothy thought at first it might be Claude coming home from sales meeting. Well, I must close here . God bless & keep you both.
Lovingly Dad
P.S. I will send Coz. Addies letter back.
It is strange that you had not seen all the pictures we sent to you. It must have been the ones taken in NC. the last time we were there. The ones of Bobby & Nora F. was taken when they were here Xmas.

Correspondence:

Xenia, O Dec 30/37
My dear Helen,
—I do not know what made me so forgetful. I wrote to you this morning and forgot about your birthday. We have been speaking about it lately. I said a day or two ago that New Years day doesn't seem right when you are not home to celebrate your birthday with us.
—Well, my dear, it is hard to believe that you will be 27 years old. It does not seem so long since that New Years morning that you arrived in our home. Your Mother & I were so glad you came to us and we have never been disappointed for you have always brought us such joy. I will never forget your third birthday. Your mother and I left for Pittsburgh a few minutes before the New Year and your birthday came in. We hated to be away on your birthday but arrangements had been made for us to go at that time so we left. We left a gray sweater to be given to you. How we did miss you dear children while we were away and how anxious we were to get back to you at the end of the month. Just a few short weeks and Mother left us and I can say that you dear children have meant so much to me since that time. You were the baby and she hated to have to leave you right in your tender years. She must be anxiously waiting for us on the other side and we must keep these facts in our minds as we go through this life. My best goes out in peace and gratitude to our blessed Lord Jesus for His sacrifices, which makes it possible to meet these dear once again.
—Pray that we will all be ready when the summons comes. It may be soon.
God bless you, my dear one,
Love in abundance,
Affectionately
Dad


Correspondence:

Thursday A.M. 4/20/44
My Dear Harry & Helen,
—Greetings in His name. We were indeed very glad to get your letter day before yesterday telling us about Helen's condition. Also yesterday morning a letter came from Dorothy telling us of the nature of the operation as contained in a letter to them. We are so glad for the information, especially since the information is encouraging. I suppose that you are thinking about this being the 20th and about the happy event eleven months ago today. This little one sure is a prize possession. She is such a healthy, happy little one and is so affectionate. We are enjoying her and Jon so much. Jon was so happy & busy when I left, carrying his cases out in front and placing them by the maple tree to be gathered up today. H, Bob and I went down to U. B. after school yesterday to do some cleaning up for Aunt Lou. She ask us Sunday if Bob couldn't come down some time and clean the garden off so she could have it plowed and sowed in grass. Jon & I went with him and mowed the lawn, Jon helped some as best he could. He was such a nice boy. Bob found some little baby rabbits in the leaves. He was so interested in them. He is to go to Dayton tomorrow afternoon and Dorothy is to meet him and take him out to spend Sat. with the boys and they will all come over Sunday.
—Last week Aunt Lou had an attack with her heart and she is having to be very quiet. She says that she can do is to get something for her to eat. She is all alone. Minnie has not returned. I do not think that she expects her to stay with her when she does return. Bernie & Emma McKay are very good to her Emma has been looking after the furnace.
— I fired it & Bob carried out the ashes before we left. She says that she is so cold. I suppose her circulation is very poor. She said that she thought she would come to Xenia today for she had heard from Carl Marshall that things are ready for her to sign papers etc.
—Mother & I went to the funeral of Max Barnard yesterday. afternoon at Neeld's Parlor. He died very suddenly Sat. evening. I had an appointment to fill his teeth at 1:30 P.M. Monday, I wondered why he didn't come and didn't know why till I picked up the Gazette at home and saw the notice of his death. He was in the office Thursday P.M. and made the appointment. He was engaged to Martha Beam. It seemed that most of the Beam family were at the funeral. It was a very large funeral. He was a member of Flenners Church in Dayton and he preached the funeral sermon.
— Bob says that he expects to have to go to Cincinnati by the 19th of May for a physical examination. He & Clarence Schardt went to Dayton day before yesterday to see if they could enlist in the Navy but they found that they couldn't and would have to come under the draft. He thinks that he will not have very much time after commencement before he will have to go.
— Jno Pramer is down at Camp Breckenridge in Kentucky now. I imagine that they have given up trying to get him ready to go out into combat service again. Bill Earnest is in England and is so home sick. Fred Harrison & Ralph Lucas, Jr. are in Calif. ready to be shipped out. Bill Harrison is in camp in Virginia. He may go soon. His wife was down to see him over the week end. I did not get this finished this A. M. It is now almost 5 o'clock & I will finish it & get it in the mail as I go home. Mother had both of the children down for their nap when I left at noon. They are both good sleepers. Jon slept all the time we were gone to the funeral yesterday p.m. and we had to wake him to get him ready to go with Bob & me. I do hope that you are continuing to improve. God bless you both. Much love.
Dad

Correspondence:

Friday eve July 14/44
My dear Harry & Helen,
—Your good letter arrived yesterday A.M. I thought I would get a letter off to you yesterday P.M. but did not get to it. Mother said that I would have to do the writing if you get a letter for she is sewing on your dress every chance she has. She said it as she promised Jon she would bake a cake & send him for his birthday & she just thought since supper that his birthday is next Monday, so she mixed up a cake & got it in the oven before she washed the dishes. She says that she does not know how good it will be but it will be a cake. She just said that you left a bottle of milk. She said that she will send the bottle when she sends the dress. Leota & children went out to her folks yesterday A.M. Howard came for them. Viva told me a few minutes ago that they are to be out there Sunday & if any mail comes for her that they will take it out. They were down there to supper Tuesday evening. Ruby was there too. We took Nora F. to Dayton Tuesday A.M. & got the tooth out. I got them their teeth filled & cleaned on Monday. They are to come in the first of the week. I have the dentures about done. I will fit them in & she says that they will go over to C & D's for 2 days & by that time I can tell if they need some trimming or grinding.
—John Pramer & Florence Haines are to be married tomorrow. He is home on a furlough till the 22d. Mrs. P. was in the office this afternoon. She doesn't like it so well. We have had 3 letters from Bob since Sunday. One went to Mt. Airy & back. He has been to church the last two Sundays. He says the services there at the rifle range are fine. He says "the chaplain is swell & he preaches the things you folks have taught me for 18 years." He said that the service last Sunday was a communion service. He says that he was shocked when he read about LeRoy Scherry's death in the Gazette. He said that he wanted us to include him when we expressed our sympathy to Mr & Mrs Scherry. He said he could not forget how nice Mr. Scherry was to him before he left. He says in his last letter that he has finally run on to someone from Xenia. His name is Shumaker and he worked for Chenoweth. His wife lives on S. Detroit. Bob said that she was going down there next Sunday. Mother went up to see his wife yesterday morning and she found out that she had started the day before. She may be able to see her when she returns. I bought Bob another money belt yesterday & we are going to send it to him. He had his money belt & money stolen. In the letter he wrote a week ago he says that it will be 3 or 4 weeks before he will get a furlough and get home. I do hope that he gets a furlough & gets home. Arthur Miller at the P. Office told me this A.M. that his boy did not get a furlough after he got through his boat training down there. Hattie Erwin told me Monday that Jno. Loveless is in the East ready to be sent out & that Richard in England is to be married to an English girl. Russell Metty has already married an English girl. We were so glad that you got home for the week. We sure enjoyed having you with us and we will be looking for you again next month. Mary E. came home in the night last night. She says that she will be in again Sat. night. We have seen so little of her since we returned home. I saw her on the way home to lunch as she was going into town. Mother just now showed me how nicely she has the cake packed in a box. I hope it carries OK.
God bless you all,
Much love to all
Dad

Correspondence:

Mon. Aug. 27, '51
Dear Helen,
—It was a real surprise to learn of your having to go to the hospital. We pledge ourselves to stand with you in prayer.
—My confidence in our wonderful Savior is growing stronger everyday. Why Not! When He has promised to "never, never leave us or forsake us."
—When M. E. called this A.M. I could hear the happy voices of Joyce & Marilyn. I'm sure Joyce will be a blessing to the Piphers as well as visa versa.
—This little tract expresses my sentiments better than I could word them. Dear, I'm sure the Lord will bring your thru this trial victorious in Him.
"For we are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God before ordained that we should walk in them." Eph. 2:10
—Turned out a big wash today as I didn't wash last wk. Hung in the attic as well as out doors.
—Trust Dorothy will keep us posted as to yourself. I forgot to ask her yesterday.
Loads of love,
Mother
My dear Helen,
—Here is saying "Amen" to what Mother has written. We sure are standing by you in prayer for your speedy recovery. It was a surprise and a shock to us to learn of your going to the hospital for an operation.
Much, much love,
Dad

Obituary:

Dr. Lackey, Dentist for over 50 years, Succumbs
Dr. Burt L. Lackey, 88, of 20 Home Ave., a practising Xenia dentist for more than 50 years, was stricken while attending services at the First Reformed Church Sunday morning. The Xenia Fire Division Emergency Squad removed him to Greene Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Death was believed caused by a heart attack suffered soon after the start of services.
Dr. Lackey was born June 15, 1872, in Clinton County, the son of Enos and Laura Sellers Lackey. His first marriage was to Miss Ada Clark, whose death occurred in April 1914. In June of 1915, he married Miss Jessella Beebe, who survives.
Dr. Lackey was graduated from the Cincinnati Dental College and maintained an office here in the Home Federal Building, maintaining his procedure to the last. He was a long-life member of the First Reformed Church.
Surviving besides his widow and three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Krug of Dayton, Mrs. Helen Hormell of Englewood, and Mrs. Mary E. Pipher of Xenia; two sons, Robert E. of Xenia and A. Clark Lackey of Mt. Airy, N.C., 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Neeld Funeral Home, 106 W. Market St., by Rev. Russell Mayer of the First Reformed Church, with burial in Woodland Cemetery here.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Obituary:

Xenia Dentist Dies at Church
Xenia, Oct. 17—Dr. Burt L. Lackey, 88, a dentist here since 1915, died of a heart attack yesterday while attending services at First Reformed church.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Neeld Funeral home. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
A native of Clinton county, Dr. Lackey was graduated from Cincinnati Dental college in 1900. He had lived here most of his life.
Survivors include his wife, Jessella; two sons, A. Clark of Mr. Airy, N.C., and Robert of Xenia, and three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Krug of Dayton, Mrs. Helen Hormell of Englewood and Mrs. Mary E. Pipher of Xenia.

Burt married Ada Frances Clark on 10 Sep 1902 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Ada (daughter of Amos Clark and Harriett Frances Riggs) was born on 7 Nov 1871 in Raccoon Island, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; died on 28 Mar 1914 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 30 Mar 1914 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Met at the Old Soldiers and Sailors Home in Xenia.

1. Amos Clark Lackey was born on 10 Dec 1903 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; died on 30 Dec 1984 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States; was buried in Jan 1985 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States.
2. Dorothy Frances Lackey was born on 9 May 1907 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; died on 28 Aug 1989 in Silver Springs, Marion County, Florida, United States; was buried on 1 Sep 1989 in Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.
3. Helen Louise Lackey was born on 1 Jan 1911 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; died on 14 Jul 2000 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 19 Jul 2000 in Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.

Burt married Jessella Beebe on 30 Jun 1915 in Ohio, United States. Jessella (daughter of John Wesley Beebe and Ellen Thorpe) was born on 27 Feb 1887 in Kingman County, Kansas, United States; died on 18 Sep 1979 in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried in Sep 1979 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mary Esther Lackey was born on 1 Mar 1919 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; died on 18 Aug 1996 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Aug 1996 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States.
2. Robert Ellsworth Lackey was born on 4 Mar 1926 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; died on 5 Mar 2012 in Bethany, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States; was buried on 9 Mar 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States.

Other Events:

• Name: Enos Ellsworth Lackey
• Census: 1850, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Elsworth Lackey, in the household of Enos Lackey
• Census: 1860, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Ellsworth Lackey in the household of Enos Lackey
• Census: 1870, Turtlecreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Ellsworth Lackey, farm laborer, head of household
• Census: 1880, Spring Valley, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Enos Lackey, sawyer, head of household
• Occupation: 1880; owned a saw mill
• Newspaper: 11 May 1882; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 11 May 1882, p5
• Newspaper: 3 Sep 1891; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 3 September 1891, p1
• Census: 1900, New Burlington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Ellsworth Lackey, head of household
• Obituary: 15 Jan 1903; Newspaper Article, 15 January 1903, p5

Notes:

His name in some records is listed as Ellsworth E. Lackey and in other records as Enos Ellsworth Lackey. He went by Ellsworth.

Birth:
near Pekin

Newspaper:

~page 5
The Courts,
May Term
New Suits.
6479. J. B. Owens vs. Ellsworth Lackey. Note. Amount claimed $120.55 with interest from Oct. 20 1871.

Newspaper:

~page 1
The attention of our wide-awake, ambitious young men and young women who are seeking the best means of "getting ahead" in the world is invited to the annoucement of the old reliable Miami Commercial College, Dayton, Ohio, of which Mr. A. D. Wils has been principal for the last twenty-five years. Among our own citizens who have taken Mr. Wilt's course are Messrs. Frank B. Lewis, Wm. Lewis, Ellsworth Lackey, A. S. Mountford and W. B. Forman.

Obituary:

Grew To Manhood In Warren County.
The death of Mr. Ellsworth Lackey of New Burlington, occurred a the home of his son in Xenia on Friday of last week. He had been in failing health for some months from anaemia and after making a trip to Xenia on Tuesday of last week pneumonia developed and death resulted speedily. Mr. Lackey was born near Pekin in this county, September 30, 1844, where he grew to manhood. He was married September 26, 1867, to Miss Laura Sellers of the same vicinity. A portion of their married life was spent in Wayne township near Corwin but for twenty-five years he had been engaged in the lumber business at New Burlington where he owned a saw mill. He was a member of the M. E. church there and a substantial, progressive citizen. Three sons were born to this union all of whom are married. Mrs. Lackey also survives her husband. The deceased was well known to many Warren county people.
Burial Monday from the M. E. church at New Burlington.

Died:

OBITUARY
Grew To Manhood In Warren County.
—The death of Mr. Ellsworth Lackey of New Burlington, occurred a the home of his son in Xenia on Friday of last week. He had been in failing health for some months from anaemia and after making a trip to Xenia on Tuesday of last week pneumonia developed and death resulted speedily. Mr. Lackey was born near Pekin in this county, September 30, 1844, where he grew to manhood. He was married September 26, 1867, to Miss Laura Sellers of the same vicinity. A portion of their married life was spent in Wayne township near Corwin but for twenty-five years he had been engaged in the lumber business at New Burlington where he owned a saw mill. He was a member of the M. E. church there and a substantial, progressive citizen. Three sons were born to this union all of whom are married. Mrs. Lackey also survives her husband. The deceased was well known to many Warren county people.
—Burial Monday from the M. E. church at New Burlington.
(The Western Star 15 January 1903, page 5)

Ellsworth married Laura Emma Sellers on 26 Sep 1867 in Springboro, Warren County, Ohio, United States. Laura (daughter of Ferdinand Sellers and Rebecca Hormell) was born on 20 Mar 1848 in Merrittstown, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 29 Oct 1924 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 1 Nov 1924 in New Burlington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Religion: Methodist Episcopal Church
• Census: 1850, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Laura E. Sellers, in the household of Ferdinand Sellers
• Census: 1860, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Laura E. Sellers, in the household of Fred Sellers
• Census: 1870, Turtlecreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Laura Lackey, in the household of Ellsworth Lackey
• Census: 1880, Spring Valley, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Laura Lackey, wife, in the household of Enos Lackey
• Census: 1900, New Burlington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Laura E. Lackey, wife, 3 chidren/3 living, in the household of Ellsworth Lackey
• Census: 1910, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Laura Lackey, mother, widow, 3 children/2 living, own income, in the household of son Burt Lackey; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Census: 1920, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Laura S. Lackey, widow, head of household; Address:
  Manhattan Apts., 95 N. Detroit Street
• Correspondence: 31 Aug 1920; letter to Helen
• Residence: 1922, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  102 North Detroit
• Obituary: 30 Oct 1924; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 30 October 1924, p11

Notes:

Correspondence:

Dear little Helen,
—I was very glad to get your letter. Yes I think Charles Cummings is a mate for Charles Batteford in size any way. I am so glad the you are having such a good time. So nice that you could go and enjoy the country next week you will have to get down to studying.
—Your papa brought Mary up yesterday morning and she stayed all day with me we had a fine time. She took a long nap in the morning also one in the afternoon was just as gold. I gave her some custard when she ate her dinner and when she was eating a lunch in the afternoon of rice, she pointed out to the Ice chest & wanted custard. I asked her if that was what she wanted & she nodded her head and said yes in her way. When her papa came to take her home she said at first she did not want to go but changed her mind when he was ready to start. I must close this and get to my ironing with much love to you both. Also to Uncle Walter & Aunt Lou.
Your loving Grandma
I think everything is going along fine if you and Dorothy are away for a time.

Obituary:

Xenia, Oct. 30. — Mrs. Laura Lackey, widow of E. E. Lackey, died at the home of her son, Dr. Burt L. Lackey, Home Ave., aat 9 o'clock last night. She had been ill several months and recently her condition became critical. Funeral services will be announced later.

Notes:

Married:

NEWSPAPER: The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 3 October 1867, p5
Marriages.
Lackey-Sellers-On Thursday, Sept. 26th, at the Parsonage in Springboro, by Rev. Geo. W. Kelley, Mar. Ellsworth Lackey and Miss Laura Sellers.

Other Events:

• Religion: member of the Methodist Episcopal Church
• Misc: 1829, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; Tax Assessment
• Census: 1830, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Enos Lackey
• Newspaper: 24 Aug 1838; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 24 August 1838, p3
• Census: 1840, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Enos Leckey
• Census: 1850, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Enos Lackey, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1860, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Enos Lackey, farmer, head of household
• Newspaper: 28 May 1868; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 28 May 1868, p5
• Census: 1870, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Enos Lackey, farmer, head of household
• Newspaper: 12 Oct 1871; The Weekly Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio) 12 Octobr 1871, p3
• Newspaper: 30 Nov 1871; The Weekly Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio) 30 November 1871, p3
• Newspaper: 22 Feb 1872; The Weekly Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio) 22 February 1872, p3
• Newspaper: 13 Feb 1873; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 13 February 1873, p3
• Newspaper: 11 Sep 1873; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 11 September 1873, P3
• Newspaper: 11 Dec 1873; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 11 December 1873, p2
• Newspaper: 8 Jun 1876; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 8 June 1876, p2
• Newspaper: 31 Aug 1876; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 31 August 1876, p3
• Newspaper: 5 Apr 1877; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 5 April 1877, p3
• Newspaper: 31 May 1877; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 31 May 1877, p2
• Newspaper: 27 Sep 1877; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 11 October 1877, p1
• Newspaper: 30 May 1878; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 30 May 1878, p8
• Newspaper: 22 Aug 1878; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 22 August 1878, p5
• Newspaper: 3 Oct 1878; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 3 October 1878, p5
• Newspaper: 21 Aug 1879; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 21 Aigust 1879, p4
• Newspaper: 4 Dec 1879; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 4 December 1879, p1
• Census: 1880, Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Enos Lackey, retired farmer, head of household
• Newspaper: 15 Jul 1880; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 15 July 1880, p1
• Newspaper: 16 Dec 1880; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 16 December 1880, p1
• Newspaper: 25 Aug 1881; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 25 August 1881, p5
• History / Bio: 1882; The History of Warren County, Ohio (Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1882), p755
• Newspaper: 30 Mar 1882; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 30 March 1882 p5
• Newspaper: 8 Jun 1882; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 8 June 1882, p1
• Newspaper: 16 Nov 1882; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 16 November 1882, p5
• Newspaper: 17 May 1883; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 17 May 1993, p5
• Newspaper: 8 Aug 1883; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 8 August 1883, p4
• Newspaper: 16 Aug 1883; The Lebanon Daily Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 16 August 1883, p1
• Newspaper: 1 Sep 1883; The Lebanon Daily Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 1 September 1883, p5
• Newspaper: 18 Oct 1883; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 18 October 1883, p5
• Newspaper: 3 Jan 1884; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 3 January 1884, p5
• Newspaper: 21 Jan 1884; The Weekly Western Star. Lebanon, Ohio, 21 January 1884, p4
• Obituary: 5 Apr 1884; The Lebanon Daily Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 5 April 1884, p1
• Newspaper: 7 Apr 1884, Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; Funeral Notice; Address:
  The Lebanon Daily Star
• Newspaper: 17 Apr 1884; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 17 April 1884, p5
• Newspaper: 18 Apr 1884; The Lebanon Daily Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 18 April 1884, p2
• Newspaper: 22 May 1884; The Lebanon Daily Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 22 May 1884, p1
• Newspaper: 28 May 1884; The Lebanon Daily Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 28 May 1884, p2
• Probate: 15 Jul 1884, Warren County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 22 Jul 1884; The Lebanon Daily Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 22 July 1884, p1
• Newspaper: 31 Jul 1884; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 31 July 1884, p1
• Newspaper: 1 Aug 1884; The Lebanon Daily Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 1 August 1884, p1
• Newspaper: 27 Nov 1884; The Lebanon Daily Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 27 November 1884, p3
• Newspaper: 24 Dec 1885; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 24 December 1885, p5
• Newspaper: 4 Feb 1886; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 4 February 1886, p1
• Newspaper: 18 Feb 1886; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 18 February 1886, p1
• Newspaper: 10 Aug 1899; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 10 August 1899, p4
• Newspaper: 24 Aug 1899; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 24 August 1899, p2

Notes:

Interesting Note: Enos bought the Methodist Episcopal Church an organ for Christmas in 1784.

Snippet from.....
COPY OF GEORGE HARLANS LETTER TO HOWARD (HIS SON) Jan 23, 1845
We have had so far one of the mildest winters I ever recollect seeing, we have had but little snow, none more than about two inches deep, very little rain; the roads have been good, compared with other winters and I never recollect passing one more agreeably, my health has been good; and if it was not for my long seated rheumatism that prevents my stirring out, I should be one of the happiest old fellows that lives in any country; but that prevents me from stirring out; but gives me but little pain while I sit or lie still; but the moment I rise to my feet that moment the pain attacks me. I am well waited on as I have had two little boys of the name of Slade come stay with me alternately through the winter; and finer little fellows need not be wished for they take care of our small stock, keep them in first rate order and do everything that is required of them with perfect cheerfulness. Their father is a blacksmith; has bought an acre from Geo. Cornel at the corner next to Smith; has got his shop up and is at work. He is the man that brought Enos Lackey before the Church for willful and deliberate lying: on an investigation the charges were pointedly proven by as respectable members as any in the church; but of all the gaffes that I have ever laid my hands on in Criminal Jurisprudence I have met with; but only one that runs exactly parallel with the present; and that was the celebrated case of a blacksmith who was tried and found guilty of horse stealing. Where the Court averted the Judgment, on the ground that there was but one Blacksmith in the place, and as the people could not do without one, the Court very wisely ordered the sentence to be executed on a Drunken Irishman; as it was impalpable to satisfy Justice without hanging somebody; so in the case in which Enos was concerned; the preacher and the committee, after prayerful investigation and laying the whole affair before the Lord came to the very wise conclusion that it was expedient to spread the broad mantle of Charity over the whole affair, for if Charity could cover a multitude of sins it could easily cover one bit of a lie; especially as Enos was clapleader and has two farms, and lives almost at the door of the Church house; and in addition to that he enjoys religion and could easily be heard pray half a mile and was not ashamed or afraid to pray anywhere even on the housetop or at the corner of the Street; and as for Groaning he was not to be beat by anyone in the whole Ohio Conference; but best of all he was most able and willing to pay quarterage both for himself and a large family and for these substantial reasons he was honorably acquitted, and a boy of 14 was turned out in his stead as the boy was thought to have no religion; for some time last spring the report said that he had been heard to say an evil word not comporting with religion for he had said Durn a pig that had crept into the garden.

You will no doubt be surprised when I tell you that notwithstanding the strong marks of wisdom, Justice and the expediency of the above decision there are some that think Enos ought to have been turned out of Church, others think that would have been too hard, as the Devil was more to blame, but that it would have been well enough to take his office from him and put him at the foot of the Clap, but the better informed think that it is best as it is, for if they were to turn all out who are sometimes under the necessity of telling a few lies for the sake of a trade, they would be obliged to lose some of their most pious members and some of their best and most zealous teachers.

H. Harlan Geo. Harlan

Return address: Grandfather Harlan, Ridgeville, Ohio January 25, 1845
The letter was addressed to Howard Harlan, Marshall, Clark County, Illinois
Link to letter: http://www.harlanfamily.org/documents.htm#George672

Birth:
now Ridgeville, Warren County, Ohio, USA

Newspaper:

On a motion of J. D. Thomas, a Committee of Vigilance for Clearcreek Township was appointed, who are expected to use all honorable and lawful means to get every Whig voter to the polls. (page 3)

Census:

In the same household as Enos and family:
Washington Goggs, age 21, male, farm laborer
George Dinsmore, age 18, male, farm laborer

Newspaper:

The following are the names of persons in Warren county who have incomes exceeding $1000. The figures given show the amount of income in addition to the $1000 which the law exempts from taxation:
Lackey, Enos——————— 592
Lackey, Richard—————.111
William B. Sellers————.168

Census:

Also listed in the 1870 Census under this household:
Harry Lackey, age 5
Caroline Lackey, age 2
Daisey Lackey, age 6/12

Newspaper:

Warren County Sales
Enos Lackey will offer 84 acres off his farm on the Dayton pike for sale on Friday, the 20th inst.; and on the same day a large amount of Chattel Property and Steam Saw-mill.
page 3
Large Sale of Chattels, Real Estate and Saw-Mill Property.
I will offer at public sale on my farm three miles from Lebanon, on the Dayton pike, on Friday, October 20 1871, the following described property, to-wit: 6 head of horses, 1 fine young stallion, 20 head of cattle, 4 fresh milch cows, about 50 shoats, 1 set of Blacksmith's tools, 1 threshing machine, 1 Reaper, 1 drag saw, 1 new buggy, 3 two horse wagon; and many farming utensils; 300 sugar crocks and 2 evaporators:
150 Cords of Wood and many other articles not mentioned. Also at the same time 84 Acres of my farm, with Brick Dwelling and Brick Stable thereon, and my Steam Saw-Mill.
Sale to Commence at 10 o'clock A. M. Terms of sale made known on the day of sale by Enos Lackey

Newspaper:

We, the undersigned land-holders, forbid all hunting, chasing, trapping, or killing game of any king, either by day or night on our respective premises, after this date, November 14, 1871.
William Pence, John Sheets, Wilson Unglesbe, C. B. Odell, R. Sellers, Enos Lackey, James Furney, Eli Sweeny, Wm. Decker, Samuel Wolcott, George Monger, John G. Monger, Moses Crossley, Henry Bean, J. H. Monger, Fred Hutchinson, A. S. Kirby.

Newspaper:

Posters for the following public sales have been printed at the Star Office:
—Thomas L. Keever, 3 miles north of Mason-chattel property, Gebruary 22.
—Enos Lackey, 3 miles north of Lebanon, chattel property, Saturday, March 2.
—Henry J. Dunham, 1-1/2 miles south of Shakertown, -chattel property, Wednesday, February 29.
—John B. McCray and Ann Cree, Executors of Robert Cree, deceased-201 acres belonging to the estate of deceased, Saturday, March 9.
—Isaac Mull, 1-1/2 miles southeast of Franklin-chattel property, Tuesday, February 27.
—William Gallaher, 2 mile south of Lebanon-chattel property, Friday, March 1.

Newspaper:

Golden Wedding
Mr. Enos Lackey, and his wife, Matilda, of this place, celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage, on Saturday the 8th inst. Quite a number of their children and grand-children were present, together with the Rev. D. Kemper, and wife, and the Rev. W. Young, and wife. After the quests had partook of a most sumptuous dinner, the Rev. W. Young, in behalf of the children, with a few remarks, presented the parents with some beautiful presents, the Rev. D. Kemper closing the interview with prayer. The occasion was a most pleasant one. Mr. Lackey is a native of this county, his wife was born in Butler county. They have had fourteen children, nine of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Lackey are both hale and hearty, and furnish promise of a green old age.

Newspaper:

The following are the transfer for two weeks, ending Monday, Sept. 1
Enos Lackey to Nancy Cretors, parts of lots No. 291 and 293 in Lebanon, Price $1,800

Newspaper:

That we, the undersigned land-holders, forbid all hunting, chasing, trapping or killing game of any kind, or trespassing in any way either by day or night, after this date, November 4, 1873:
George Monger, James Sweny,
Charles Earnhart, Eli Sweny,
Wilson Unglesbe, Samuel Kirby,
John G. Monger, Christopher Odell,
Joseph H. Monger, Enos Lackey,
William Decker, Silas Unglesbe,
A. Kirby, Josiah Cassedy,
Marcus Unglesbe.

Newspaper:

Following is a list of taxpayers in Warren County whose personal property, as returned by the assessors for taxation, exceeds $5,000. A very large majority of the persons reported, it will be well to remember, have the bulk of their money in farms and other real estate, which does not appear in this statement:
Turtlecreek Township.
Enos Lackey $9,039.

Newspaper:

column 1
The friends of Mr. Enos Lackey are making a strong effort to defeat Mr. Kibby, who is a candidate for re-election to the office of Infirmary Director.
column 6
Republican Primary Election.
For Infirmary Director, Ephraim Kibbey, (For re-election)
Enos Lackey.

Newspaper:

James M. Smith vs. Levi Gustin et al. Judgment for Enos Lackey against Gustin for $432.83.

Newspaper:

Following is a list of all the persons in Warren County who pay tax on $5000 and over personal property:
TURTLECREEK.
Enos Lackey $9755
WAYNE.
Joseph Hisey $5956
Amos Sellers, adm'r $5592
Amos Sellers, guard $6950
MASSIE.
H W Dakin & Co $7000

Newspaper:

Warren Common Pleas
Enos Lackey, Ex. Rel. and James M. Smith vs. Levi Gustin et al.
Alias order of sa Case No. 4691
By virtue of an alias order of sale, duly issued from said court in the above stated case and to me directed, I will offer for sale, by way of public auction, at the door of the Court-house, in Lebanon, Warren county, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 27, A.D., 1877,
At 2 o'clock p. m. on said day, the following described real estate, to-wit:
FIRST TRACT. Situate in Warren County, Ohio, and in Section 20, Town 3 and Range 4 M. R. S., beginning at a stone in the S. boundary line of Samuel Olinger's land in the middle of the road leading from Cincinnati to Dayton; thence S. 14½ °, W. 21.24 chains; thence S. 81°, E. 2.04 chains to a stone; thence S. 10°, W. 11.56 chains to the south boundary line of said Section; thence with said Section line S. 89¾°, W. 31.99 chains to a stone; thence W. 1/2 °, W. 33 chains to a stone; thence S. 89½°, E. 36.03 chains to the place of beginning, containing 111 acres and 3 roods more or less.
SECOND TRACT. Situate in the same county, township and entire range, viz.: Sec. 20 Town 3 and Range 4 M. R. S., beginning at a stone N. E. corner of said tract running S. 1½°, W.5.4 chains to a stone; thence N. 89½°, W. 10.7 chains to a stone in the east boundary line of John Gallagher's land; thence W.¼°, E. 5.78 chains to a stone; thence S. 87°, E. 10.05 chains to the place of beginning, containing five acres and sixty-five hundredths of an acre (5.65) together with the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging to said several tracts of land.
—Said real estate has been regularly appraised under a former order, at the sum of $100 per acre, and will not be sold for less than two thirds of said appraised value.
Terms-Cash
Wm. H. Harlan, Sheriff,
Warren County, O.
F. S. Van Harlingen, Att'y for Lackey

Newspaper:

Below will be found a list of all persons in Warren County who returned $5,000 and over to the Assessor this year:
Massie Township
H. W. Dakin & Co——$6,000
Washington Township
Enos Lackey——.$8,641

Newspaper:

Enos Lackey, Clayton Palmer, and several other prominent citizens are confined to their homes with bilious attacks.

Newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. Enos Lackey are convalescing

Newspaper:

June Term Common Pleas.
Enos Lackey vs. Ichabod Corwin, Judgment for the plaintiff for $663.00.
Richard Lackey, guardian of C. W. Ward, vs. John Weir. Compromised and dismissed.

Newspaper:

Detailed Report of the Financial Actions of the Commissioners of Warren Co. for the Year Ending Monday, Sept. 1 1879 The Date of Final Settlement with James S. Totten, Treasurer.
To the Court of Common Pleas for Said County:
Bridge fund.
January 6 1879
Enos Lackey, 249 feet bridge lumber

Census:

Listed in the same household with Enos and family
William F. Elzroth, white, male, age 33, lawyer
Nellie B. Elzroth, white, female, age 28, wife
Lucy Gates, white, female, age 22, servant
Ellen Gates, white, female, age 1, boarder
Ellaner Williams, black, male, age 19, servant

Newspaper:

Following is a list of all the residents of Lebanon who are seventy years old or more:
Enos Lackey
Matilda Lackey
The average age of these seventy-four patriarchs is 75-2/3. Thirty-seven are males and thirty-seven females.

Newspaper:

DETAILED REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF WARREN COUNTY, O.,
For the Year Ending Monday, Sept. 13, 1880.
To the Court of Common Pleas for sain County:
BRIDGE FUND
May 1st
Enos Lackey, bridge lumber—$22.54
Enos Lackey, lumber for above bridge—$43.57

Newspaper:

Mr. Enos Lackey is making preparations to move to his farm near the Fair Grounds.

History / Bio:

Enos Lackey, farmer; P. O. Lebanon; was born in Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, Oct. 21, 1802; he is the son of Richard and Sarah (Harlan) Lackey, the latter being a native of South Carolina; his father emigrated to Ohio in 1796, and settled in Clear Creek Township, where he remained until the breaking-out of the war of 1812, when he enlisted and soon afterward rendered up his life--a sacrifice to his country. Our subject received no other education than was afforded by the log schoolhouse and country schoolmaster of pioneer days. He has been a farmer from his earliest days until recently, when he retired from active labor; he commenced life by working out, and was soon enabled to rent a farm, after which he bought a small farm and continued adding to it until he owned 400 acres; he has amassed a comfortable competency, which he is fully enjoying in his advanced age. He was married, in 1823 to Martha Irvin, who was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1806; her father was also a soldier in the war of 1812. They have had fourteen children, who were, at one time, all alive and married, but of whom only nine now survive. Mr. and Mrs. Lackey are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has for some time been an officer; they are both models of the honest, open-hearted and hospitable pioneer farmers, whose record for Christian integrity is above question.

Newspaper:

Enos Lackey is very sick at his residence near the Fair Grounds.

Newspaper:

Heavy Taxpayers Who Pay on More Than $2,000 and Less Than $5,000 Personal Property.
Turtlecreek - Outside
Enos Lackey——4,356

Newspaper:

—I will offer at public sale at my residence, one-fourth of a mile north of Lebanon, on the Lebanon and Dayton pike, on Tuesday, November 21, 1882, The following described property: Two horses, one two-year-old colt, two buggies (one a phaeton), one spring wagon, one two-horse wagon, two sets of single harness, one set wagon harness, three or four hundred bushels of corn in the crib, wheat and barley straws in the mow, sixteen acres of stalk pasture, one clock, one cook stove, one feather bed, two bedsteads, one sociable, six sofa-buttoned chairs, one bureau, one table (extension), one copper kettle, a lot of carpet, and many articles not mentioned.
—Terms of Sale-A credit of nine months will be given on all sums of five dollars and over, with approved security.
—Sale to commence at 1 o'clock P. M.
Enos Lackey.
J. D. Williams & Son, Auctioneers.

Newspaper:

New Suits.
No. 6656. Enos Lackey vs. Joseph Zimmerman et al.

Newspaper:

Enos Lackey has a sun flower bearing ninety-one distinct blossoms. If this would not afford "leonine beauty" enough for Oscar Wilde in one day, we don't know what would.

Newspaper:

Warren Common Pleas
Enos Lackey vs. Joseph Zimmerman et al., Case No. 6656
—By virtue of an order of sale, duly issued from said Court, in the above stated case, and to me directed, I will offer for sale, by way of public auction, at the door of the Court House, in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, on Saturday, September, 15, 1883,
—At 11 o'clock A.M. on said day, the following described real estate, to-wit:
—Situate in the town of Lebanon, in the County of Warren, and State of Ohio, and being part of lot No. 85, as the same is known and designated on the recorded plat of said town. Beginning 55 feet west of the southeast corner of said lot on Mulberry street, running thence north parallel with the east line of said lot eighty-two and one-half (82-1/2) feet to the line between said lot and lot No. 86, thence west with said line between said lots 45 feet, thence south and parallel with the east line 82-1/2 feet, thence east with the south line of said lot 85, on Mulberry street 45 feet to the place of beginning.
—Said real estate has been regularly appraised under this order at the sum of $125.00, and will not be sold for less than two-thirds of said appraised value.
Terms-Cash
Wm. H. McCain,
Sheriff, Warren Co., O.
Clark & Walker, Attorneys

Newspaper:

Enos Lackey to Job Lackey, lot on Broadway, Lebanon, $3500.

Newspaper:

Mrs. Capt. H. H. Hamilton and son, Milo, of Chattanooga, Tenn., after a pleasant visit to Mr. Enos Lackey, father of the former, left Lebanon on Monday for Cincinnati where Milo will remain while his mother goes on to Indianapolis to visit relatives. They will return to their home in the South in a few weeks.

Newspaper:

—Mrs. Capt. Hamilton, of Chattanooga, Tenn., is in attendance at the bedside of her venerable father, Mr. Enos Lackey.
—Mr Enos Lackey who was stricken with paralysis a few weeks ago, is still lying in a precarious condition at his home north of town. (p5)

Newspaper:

—Although it is considered a delicate, and sometimes dangerous thing for Courts to meddle with deeds, so far as to declare them utterly void, it nevertheless occasionally happens that a Judge is called upon to decide and declare whether instruments of this kind shall stand and operate to defeat the claims of honest creditors.
—The second case wherein the validity of a deed has been called in question in our Common Pleas Court during the past few weeks was decided by Judge O'Neall last Monday.
—The first was the Hunt case, in which Judge Doan sat, and the one now under consideration was the case of Wm F. Dill against Job and John Lackey. The trial of this case came off at the close of the last term of Court, but Judge O'Neall reserved his decision until the time named above.
—Wm. F. Dill, the plaintiff, asked to have certain deeds set aside which were made to Job and John Lackey by Enos Lackey in his lifetime, and which the plaintiff alleged were false and fraudulent.
—The interest which Mr. Dill had in this matter grew out of a promissory note which Enos Lackey endorsed and transferred to him for a valuable consideration. The note was for $3,000 and was jointly made by John S. and James A. Roseberry.
—At the October term of Court, 1883, Wm. F. Dill recovered a judgment against the makers and endorser of the note for the sum of $1545 and the costs of the suit. no part of the judgment has ever been paid, and one of the Roseberrys has since died insolvent while the other is a non-resident of this county and also insolvent.
—The pleadings allege that Enos Lackey conveyed, after the suit on the note was commenced, certain tracts of land to Job and John Lackey that should now be made subject to the payment of this claim, on the ground that the conveyances were fraudulent.
—Judge O'Neall in a lengthy review of the whole case, in which he cites numerous authorities to back up his decision, declared the deeds null and void and set the same aside.
—Touching the charge of fraud he had this to say:
"But is has been argued that we can not set these conveyances aside upon the ground of fraud without impugning the Christian character of Enos Lackey, and reflecting upon his sons, John and Job Not so. Enos Lackey was, I believe, a Christian gentleman. I never heard his integrity questioned, we are not now questioning it, nor that of his sons. The act may be adjudged covinous, although the parties deny all intention of committing a fraud. It is not necessary to impute to the parties "A premeditated or wicked intention to destroy or injure the interests of others." A man may commit a fraud without believing it to be a fraud. From the testimony before us, including the papers in the case of Dill Vs. Roseberry et al., it is evident that Enos Lackey believed that he had been relieved from all liability to plaintiff; he doubtless felt and believed that plaintiff had extended the time of payment of said note, thereby relieving him from liability. He did not feel morally bound to pay it; he believed that the plaintiff was the wrong-doer; he believed that he had a right to prefer his children, his sons. Thes defendants shared his feelings, they felt that they were doing no moral wrong in accepting the deeds.
—The following were the last words of his decision:
—I shall not say that the transfers were voluntary or fraudulent, but simply void as to the creditors of Enos Lackey. I do not attribute moral fraud, but pronounce the transactions fictitious. Looking at the probable views of the parties at the time these transfers were made, there appears to be no moral turpitude in it. I do not mean to even insinuate that there was any moral turpitude on the part of the Lackeys. I do not believe there was any. Yet I cannot believe that either law or equity can uphold these conveyances. Thse deeds are therefore held and declared to be void, and are set aside and held for naught.

Obituary:

Death of Enos Lackey.
Again we are called upon to chronicle the death of another pioneer. Enos Lackey died at his residence on Broadway last night in the eighty-second year of his age. He was born in Clearcreek township, October 21, 1802, and has lived in this county all his life. Until a few years ago he resided on a farm north of town on the Dayton pike. During the past winter his health has been gradually failing and he was confined to his room most of the time.

Newspaper:

The funeral of Enos Lackey took place Sunday afternoon at his late residence on Broadway and was largely attended by a wide circle of friends and relatives.
The remains were buried in the beautiful cemetery at Corwin alongside those of his wife.

Newspaper:

Enos Lackey to John Lackey, 5 acres in Franklin township, $2000.

Newspaper:

Enos Lackey to John Lackey, 5 acres to Franklin township, $2,000.

Newspaper:

Estate of Enos Lackey, dec'd.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed and duly qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Enos Lacky, late of Warren County, Ohio, deceased. Geo. W. Carey, Administrator.

Newspaper:

Estate of Enos Lackey, decd; Geo. W.. Carey appointed administrator. Bond, $500.

Probate:

George W. Carey, Adm of the estate of Enos Lackey, deceased, filed Inventory and Appraisement of said estate

Newspaper:

The chattel property of Enos Lackey, dec'd, will be sold at his late residence on Broadway on Friday, Aug. 7, at 2 p. m.

Newspaper:

Probate Court
Estate of Enos Lackey, dec'd; inventory and appraisement filed by Geo. W. Carey, adm'r.
Public Sale of Chattel Property !
By Geo. W. Carey, Administrator of the Estate of Enos Lackey, dec'd.
—The undersigned will offer for sale at public auction on Thursday, August 7, 1884, at 2 o'clock P. M., at the late residence of the deceased, on Broadway, his entire Household Furniture, etc., consisting of beds and bedding of all kinds, table linen, etc., carpets, chairs, stoves, queensware, crockery ware, knives and forks, furniture, etc., etc.; also one gold watch and chain, spring wagon, and many other articles too numerous to mention. The property is all in good condition and will be sold to the highest bidder without reserve.
—The ladies are respectfully invited to attend this sale. The terms of the sale will be cash.
—Geo. W. Carey, Administrator,
of Enos Lackey, deceased.

Newspaper:

Probate Court
Estate of Enos Lackey, dec'd; inventory and appraisement filed by Geo. W. Carey, adm'r.

Newspaper:

House and Lot on Broadway, the late residence of Enos Lackey.
For terms apply to Job Lackey.

Newspaper:

Estate of Enos Lackey dec'd; first settlement of Geo. W. Carey adm'r, filed

Newspaper:

—Estate of Enos Lackey, dec'd; first settlement of Geo. W. Carey, adm'r approved.
—Estate of Enos Lackey, dec'd; written request of Geo. W. Sausser to be released from further liability on bond of Geo. W. Carey as admr.

Newspaper:

Estate of Enos Lackey dec'd; new bond filed by Geo. W. Carry adm'r in the sum of $500 and Geo. W. Sausser released from all further liability as surety

Newspaper:

Estates for Settlement
—Notice is hereby given that the Executors, Administrators, Guardians, Assignees and Trustees hereinafter named have filed their accounts and vouchers in the office of the Probate Judge of Warren County, Ohio, for settlement, and that the same are now on file therefor in said office, viz:
—41. Geo. W. Carey, administrator of the estate of Enos Lackey, deceased; final account.
—And notice is also hereby given that said accounts will be heard on the 4th day of September, A. D., 1899, at 9 o'clock a. m.

Newspaper:

Estates for Settlement.
Notice is Hereby Given that the Executors, Administrators, Guardians, Assignees and Trustees hereinafter named have filed their accounts and vouchers in the office of the Probate Judge of Warren County, Ohio for settlement, and that the same are now on file therefor in said office, viz:
14. P. P. Benham, guardian of Katie M. Benham, imbecile: second account.
41. Geo. W. Carey, administrator of the estate of Enos Lackey, deceased; final account.
And Notice is also hereby given that said accounts will be heard on the 4th day of September, A. D., 1899, at 9 o'clock a.m.

Enos married Matilda Irwin on 8 Feb 1823 in Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States. Matilda was born on 9 Sep 1806 in Butler County, Ohio, United States; died on 11 Dec 1881 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 13 Dec 1881 in Corwin, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Religion: member of the Methodist Episcopal Church
• Name: 8 Feb 1823; Matilda Lackey
• Census: 1850, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Matilda Lackey, in the household of Enos Lackey
• Census: 1860, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Matilda Lackey, in the household of Enos Lackey
• Census: 1870, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Matilda Lackey, in the household of Enos Lackey
• Newspaper: 13 Feb 1873; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 13 February 1873, p3
• Newspaper: 3 Oct 1878; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 3 October 1878, p5
• Census: 1880, Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Matilda Lackey, wife, in the housethold of Enos Lackey
• Newspaper: 15 Jul 1880; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 15 July 1880, p1
• Obituary: 15 Dec 1881; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio) 15 Decembe 1881, p4

Notes:

Newspaper:

Golden Wedding
Mr. Enos Lackey, and his wife, Matilda, of this place, celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage, on Saturday the 8th inst. Quite a number of their children and grand-children were present, together with the Rev. D. Kemper, and wife, and the Rev. W. Young, and wife. After the quests had partook of a most sumptuous dinner, the Rev. W. Young, in behalf of the children, with a few remarks, presented the parents with some beautiful presents, the Rev. D. Kemper closing the interview with prayer. The occasion was a most pleasant one. Mr. Lackey is a native of this county, his wife was born in Butler county. They have had fourteen children, nine of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Lackey are both hale and hearty, and furnish promise of a green old age.

Newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. Enos Lackey are convalescing

Newspaper:

Following is a list of all the residents of Lebanon who are seventy years old or more:
Enos Lackey
Matilda Lackey
The average age of these seventy-four patriarchs is 75-2/3. Thirty-seven are males and thirty-seven females.

Obituary:

Died.
Mrs. Matilda Lackey, wife of Enos Lackey, Esq., died on Sunday morning, December 11, age 75 years, 3 months and 2 days. The services were held at the family residence, near the Fair Grounds, on Tuesday morning by the Rev. D. C. Vance, of the M. E. Church. Her remains were interred in Miami Cemetery. She was an estimable woman, devoted to her family, and an exemplary Christian.

Other Events:

• Occupation: Ohio, United States; Farmer, operated a sawmill, general merchandising and postmaster in
• Census: 1850, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Ferdinand Sellers, huckster, head of household
• Census: 1860, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Fred Sellers, merchant, head of household
• Military: 21 Oct 1861, New Burlington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Private, Co. A, 149 Ohio Infantry
• Military: 16 Oct 1862; was discharged from the military
• Military: Jun 1863; was subject to do military duty in the 6th Congressional District
• Beneficiary: 5 Jul 1869; in the will of his father, William R. Sellers
• Executor: 5 Jul 1869; Ferdinand Sellers and Robert Sellers were named executors in the will of their father, William Runkle Sellers
• Census: 1870, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Ferdinand Sellers, farm laborer, head of household
• Newspaper: 8 Feb 1872; The Weekly Western Star. Lebanon, Ohio, 8 February 1872, p2
• Census: 1880, Spring Valley Township, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Ferdinand Sellers, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1890, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Ferdinand Sellers, Private, Co. A, 149 Ohio Infantry; Address:
  New Burlington
• Newspaper: 20 Feb 1890; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 20 February 1890, p4

Notes:

Mentioned in the will of William R. Sellers as Ferdinand Sellers, also as one of the executors.

An 1850 Warren County, census record shows the couple living in Clear Creek, and Ferdinand working as a huckster. However, A. Clark Lackey "Always understood that Great Grandfather Sellers was a cabinet maker." Later census records have him working as a farm laborer and a farmer. In later life Ferdinand Sellers lived in Springfield, Ohio with his daughter Addie, who took care of him until his death. [Source: Compiled and written by David Randolph Sellers, "A History and Genealogy of the Sellers Family", Cincinnati, Ohio: Robbins Advertising, Inc., 1966]

Will:
WILL
Springfield, Ohio 1910
—..I, Ferd. Sellers, being of a sound mind and setting of my own free will, do make herby my last will and testament.
—I desire, first, thast suitable markers should be placed at the graves of my beloved wife and myself and that the expenses of this and also my funeral be paid in full.
—..I will and bequeath Twenty five dollars ($25.00) each to the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of the Methodist Episcopal church.
—..After the payment of the above enumerated expenses and the bequests specified, I will and bequeath to my beloved daughter, Addie Sellers, all my remaining property of every character and description without reserve, and request that my son Harry H. Sellers and the beneficiary herein named act without bond and without compensation as joint administrators of my estate.
—..Signed in the presence of (signature) F. Sellers
Witnesses:
J. C. Baker
Geo. Burroughs
D. R. Fox

Newspaper:

Probate Notice
The following names persons, to-wit:
Robert and Ferdinand Sellers ex'rs of William R. Sellers, deceased. 1st account

Census:

Also in this household is William Hull, age 29, servant

Census:
DW 284-194
Ferdinand Sellers, Private, Co. A, 149 Ohio Infantry, Enlisted: Oct 21, 1861, Discharged: Oct. 16, 1862, Length of Service: 9m 7d, Post Office: New Burlington, Ohio

Newspaper:

New Burlington
Ferdinand Sellers had a sale Tuesday.

Ferdinand married Rebecca Hormell on 18 Feb 1847 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Rebecca (daughter of Henry Hormell, Jr. and Margaret Fry) was born on 27 May 1828 in Ridgeville, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 9 Mar 1887 in New Burlington, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Mar 1887 in Corwin, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Rebecca Sellers, in the household of Ferdinand Sellers
• Census: 1860, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Rebecca Sellers, in the household of Fred Sellers
• Census: 1870, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Rebecca Sellers, in the household of Ferdinand Sellers
• Census: 1880, Spring Valley Township, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Rebecca Sellers, wife, in the household of Ferdinand Sellers

Notes:

OBITUARY
Sellers - Rebecca Hormell was born May 27, 1828. She was converted and joined the Church in her 14th year. She never missed a prayer or class meeting when she could attend. She was married to Ferdinand Sellers, Feb. 18, 1847. There were born to them 9 children, 7 of whom survive.

All are in the church, and one, O. M. Sellers, is a minister. For over 30 years her house was the preacher's home. When confined at home and in bed, the family had to repreach the sermon to her. For 15 years she was a constant sufferer, often at the point of death. Three times in two years we looked for her death daily. She said "I live in sight of death." A short time before her death she called her husband to her and said "O help me to praise the Lord for His goodness to me." A little later she repeated the 23rd Psalm till her voice failed: "Though I walk," etc. She whispered. "Yes, yes, yes!" She died march 9, 1887. [Source: Compiled and written by David Randolph Sellers, "A History and Genealogy of the Sellers Family", (Cincinnati, Ohio: Robbins Advertising, Inc., 1966), pg. 5, 7]

Other Events:

• Military: War of 1812
• Name: Richard D. Lackey
• Occupation: Farmer
• Probate: 11 Apr 1848, Warren County, Ohio, United States

Notes:

Richard and Sarah moved from Kentucky to Ohio with the Harlans, and settled on land about a mile east of Ridgeville. He purchased land of Heighway, who, like Symmes, could not pay for it, and it reverted to the Government; those who had bought of him had to pay for their land again. (see note below)

NOTE:
The Symmes Purchase, often called the Miami Purchase, is located in the southwestern corner of the state. During 1787 and 1788, the Ohio Company and John Cleves Symmes had purchased millions of Ohio acres on credit from Congress and were permitted to pay one-seventh of the price in federal bounty-land warrants. In 1792, Congress modified this contract. On September 30, 1794, President George Washington signed the U.S. Patent (deed) conveying to Symmes 248,250 acres. Symmes paid $70,455 in public securities for 105,683 acres and used military bounty land warrants, totaling 95,250 acres, to acquire the remaining 142,857 acres. Because Congress allowed one third of a dollar off for bad lands and incidental charges, Symmes actually paid two-thirds of dollar per acre.

By the time Symmes heard that Congress had not granted him all the land that he had asked for, he had already sold much of the land which was not really his. In the hopes that Congress would eventually grant him the rest of the land between the two Miami Rivers, he continued to sell to the incoming settlers during the 1790's. Samuel Heighway was one of the surveying party who came up the Little Miami Valley to survey the lands under the Symmes Contract.

The federal government decided that the land ownership dispute had to be resolved in the Miami country. Congress delineated very specifically which lands had been sold to Symmes and thus were legal sales, and which lands still belonged to the U.S. government and would have to be bought again. Between March of 1799 and March of 1804, Congress passed five Symmes Land Acts which stated, in essence, that all people who had bought tracts of land from the speculator John C. Symmes would be allowed to keep their land if they would apply to the U.S. government for a patent, pay $3.00 to have their tract surveyed, and pay $2.00 per acre on all land they claimed. [Source: W. H. Beers & County, Chicago, "The History of Warren County, Ohio", Clear Creek Twp., pg. 599]

Richard married Sarah Harlan on 23 Aug 1793 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. Sarah (daughter of George Harlan and Margery Baker) was born on 5 Jun 1774 in Chatham County, North Carolina, British Colonial America; died after 1815 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Religion: Society of Friends (Quaker)
• Will: 23 Aug 1793

Notes:

August 4, 1783 - Hopewell Monthly Meeting, Frederick County, Virginia, pg. 398, Sarah Harlan, received on certificate from Cane Creek Monthly Meeting, Orange County, North Carolina, dated March 2, 1782

August 23, 1793 - Redstone Monthly Meeting, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, pg. 91, Sarah Lackey, late Harlan, disowned, married out of unity.

Other Events:

• Religion: Methodist
• Name: 1816; William Runkle Zellers
• Census: 1830, Turtlecreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as William R. Sellers
• Newspaper: 3 Apr 1830; Look Here
• Newspaper: 2 Dec 1836; John M. Houston vs. W. R. Sellers and others
• Census: 1840, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as William R. Sellers
• Census: 1850, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as William Sellers, farmer, head of household
• Beneficiary: 12 May 1852; in the will of his father, Jacob Sellers
• Census: 1860, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as William Sellers, farmer, head of household
• Will: 5 Jul 1869, Warren County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1870, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as William R. Sellers, farmer, head of household
• Probate: 3 Oct 1870, Warren County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 2 Feb 1872; The Weekly Western Star. Lebanon, Ohio, 8 February 1872, p2

Notes:

It was during the canal boat age, when William R. Sellers was at his prime, that an omnibus stagecoach line operated between Lebanon and Cincinnati, often terminating in the former city at The Golden Lamb, the oldest inn in Ohio. A man who drove this coach was named William Sellers. An advertisement written and signed by William Sellers is reproduced on the back cover of the menu of The Golden Lamb's restaurant. The author (David Randolph Sellers) believes that this man was merely a contemporary, at most a distant relation, of the William R. Sellers. William R. Sellers was a farmer in Clear Creek Township, and census records suggest that he remained there until his death on September 28, 1870. His wife died on July 3, 1873. The couple were buried in Kirby Cemetery, a few miles north of Lebanon. [Source: Compiled and written by David Randolph Sellers, "A History and Genealogy of the Sellers Family", Cincinnati, Ohio: Robbins Advertising, Inc., 1966]

Newspaper:

LOOK HERE,
The undersigned Trustees, wish to contract for the building of a new Meeting House for the Methodist Episcopal Church, in the town of Lebanon. The contractor to furnish all materials, and finish the house complete, according to a plan which may be seen at the store of John Reeves & Co. at which place persons desirous of undertaking the work, are requested to deposite their proposals in writing on or before the twentieth day of the present month.
George Foglesong, Samuel Nixon, John Reeves, Tobias Bretney, Obediah Hackney, James Clarke, Henry B. Miller, William R. Sellers, William McLean.

Newspaper:


The State of Ohio, Warren County Court of Common Pleas--June Term, A. D., 1836
John M. Houston surviving executor of George Harnsberger, deceased,
vs.
Wm. Sellers, Eliza Ann Harnsberger, Jacob Harnsberger, Elizabeth Kite and ____ Kite her husband, Anne Baugher and _____ Baugher her husband, Barbara Harrison and Reuben Harrison her husband, Sarah Conrod and _____ Conrod her husband, Margaret Mack, and _____ Mack her husband, Susan Miller and _____ Miller her husband, George H. Harrison and Jas. Clark, James B. Hays, Tobias Brotney, Joseph Sauser, Asberry Frazier, William R. Sellers and Samuel Nixon trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Lebanon and Samuel Nixon and Amos Barr stewards of said church.
The complainant has filed his bill of complaint in the Court of Common Pleas for said county, setting forth in substance amongst other things, that he is surviving executor of George Harnsberger, dec. and has partially settled said estate--that the defendant Eliza Jane Harnsberger is the widow of said decedant--that in his life time a partnership exised between the deceased and the defendant Sellers--that there are unsettled claims in favor of the estate against the said widow, said defendant Sellers and others; that the said Eliza Jane Harnsberger ever since the decease of her said husband has occupied the whole of his real estate and received a large amount of rents therefor; that he is fearful that one half of said rents may be claimed by the brothers sisters of said deceased and the trustees and stewards of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Lebanon as they by the will are entitled to one half of said estate on the decease of said widow after payment of debts and a legacy of $500 to the defendant George H. Harrison; that he cannot settle the estate of said decendent until the above claims are settled and paid.
—The complainant therefore prays amont other things, substantially, that the defendant Sellers answer and make a full exhibit of his transactions in the settlement of the affairs of the firm of Harnsberger and Sellers; that said widow may state the amount she is indebted to said estate, whether she has not occupied the real estate as above stated and the amount of rents received therefrom; that the court would by decree direct the further destinations of said real estate after paying all the debts--that the account of the complainant with the estate of said deceased may also be settled--that the said William Sellers and Mary Jane Harnsberger shall come to a settlement with complainant. He also prays general relief.
J. K. Wilds, Clk.
Ross & Corwin, Esq'rs. sols. for complainant.

Will:


Last Will and Testament of William Runkle Sellers
—Know all whom it may concern that I William R. Sellers of the County and State of Ohio being advanced in life, and feble in body but still possessing a sound mind make this as my last will and testament.
—1st After paying funeral expenses & all other just debts I bequeath to my wife Elizabeth Sellers fourteen chairs, two tables, all the bed & bedding, all the carpets, all the cupboardware, two stoves, one bureau, one sofa, two mirrors & one buggy & harness of my chattle property to be over and above what the law will allow her, the above named articles to be selected by her. In addition to the above I will that she have a lawful share of the remaining chattle property and one years support.
—2nd I will that my Daughter Amanda J. Russell have twenty two acres of land, off of the South side of the farm that I now live on, the line to run parallel with the south line of said farm, through the whole length. The above land is to be for her sole use and benefit during her natural life, free from any control of her husband J. M. Russell, and at her death it is to be for the sole use and benefit of her heirs. Also the small frame house and lot where they now reside, subject to the same restrictions except that if she elects to sell it at any time she shall be free to do so. Also notes and receipts for money furnished her husband by way of advancement at various times, as per notes and receipts herewith filed, amounting to seven hundred and four dollars and forty-six cents ($704.46). In consideration of all the foregoing I charge them three thousand dollars ($3,000) Provided also that if my wife should die before I do, she is to share equal with the other heirs in what I have willed to my wife.
—3rd I will that the remainder of my real and personal property be sold on such terms as my Executors may think best, and equally divided between Ferdinand Sellers, Robert Sellers, Wm. W. Sellers, Mary A. McDonald, late Mary A. Sellers, Nancy M. Bernit, late Nancy M. Sellers, subject to the following restrictions. Viz: My wife is to have five hundred dollars out of the first money that may be realsed from the sale of the real and personal property, and two items and dollars of the last payment on the farm, when sold is to remain on interest for her sole use and benefit, and if she shall find that the forgoing provisions is not sufficient to give her a liberal support she shall have the privilege of using any part of the last provision of two thousand? and dollars.
—In the above distribution of my estate Ferdinand Sellers is to be charged without interest, with fourteen hundred and twenty six dollars ($1,426.00) already advanced, as will more fully appear by reference to receipts & notes herewith filed. Robert Sellers is to be charged with two hundred & sixty two dollars, without interest as per receipts filed __. Wm. Wesley Sellers is to be charged with two hundred and twenty dollars, and Mary McDonald with one hundred dollars – all without interest as in case of the others.
—If in the final settlement of my estate, there shall be a surplus over three thousand dollars to each of the last named for heirs, including what has already been advanced to each of them as herein charge in that event my Daughter Amanda J. Russel is to share equal with the other heirs in the distribution of said surplus.
—For the faithful execution of the foregoing, as my last will and testament, I hereby appoint Ferdinand Sellers and Robert Sellers as my executors and removing all former wills or instruments of writing. I hereby affix my hand and seal this 5th day of July 1869.
Wm. Sellers (Seal)
Signed and Sealed in
Presence of A. Sellers
H. W. Donley

Newspaper:

Probate Notice
The following names persons, to-wit:
Robert and Ferdinand Sellers ex'rs of William R. Sellers, deceased. 1st account

William married Elizabeth Aughe on 15 Aug 1816 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Elizabeth (daughter of Harmon Harrison Aughe and Mary Munger) was born on 12 Mar 1797 in Virginia, United States; died on 3 Jul 1873 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jul 1873 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Elizabeth Sellers, in the household of William Sellers
• Census: 1860, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Elizabeth Sellers, in the household of William Sellers
• Beneficiary: 5 Jul 1869; in the will of her husband, William R. Sellers
• Census: 1870, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Elizabeth Sellers, in the household of William R. Sellers

Notes:

Mentioned in the will of William R. Sellers as wife Elizabeth Sellers.

Birth:

Mentioned in the will of William R. Sellers as wife Elizabeth Sellers.

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Religion: Methodist
• Land Patent: 19 Jul 1824, Miami County, Ohio, United States; purchased 81.30 acres (Land Patent Number CV-0059-137); Address:
  West of the Greater Miami, West Half of North East quarter, Sect
• Probate: 1 Nov 1830, Warren County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 15 Oct 1831; Margaret Hormel, executrix of Henry Hormel, deceased

Notes:

Henry Hormell, Jr., the sixth child and second son of Henry Hormell, owned a 33 acre farm across Clear Creek, opposite his father's farm. He was for many years a Methodist class leader. [Source: Stanley Wright Aultz, "Chronicles of a Griffis Family", Miamisburg, Ohio: S. W. Aultz 1981]

Henry was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He owned a thirty-three acre farm on Clear Creek, Warren County, Ohio, opposite his father's farm. He was a leader in his Methodist Church. He was buried in the old Baptist Cemetery north of Ridgeville, Warren County, Ohio. Margaret was born at Hagerstown, Maryland, She died at Sharon, near Oakland, Ohio, and is buried in the Sharon M.E. church yard. [Source: Jack T. Hutchinson, "A Quaker Migration to Southwestern Ohio", (March 1996), pg. 18]

Henry Hormell died in Clear Creek Twp., Warren County, Ohio and was interred in the Baptist Cemetery there. His date of death was Oct. 10, 1828. his wife, Margaret Fry Hormell, died in 1859 and was buried in Clinton County, Ohio. [Source: Gillis, W. Floyd, ""Hormell Family"," pg. 14]

Note: At a Court of Common Pleas begun and held at Lebanon in the County of Warren and State of Ohio on this first day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty...
Margaret Hormel executrix of Henry Hormel decd. files in Court here an account current and vouchers for settlement at next term. B.3.422 Will records, vol. 4, pg. 178, November Term 1830, Warren County.

Henry married Margaret Fry on 1 Sep 1813 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Margaret (daughter of John Fry and Margaret Boyd) was born on 16 May 1793 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States; died on 20 Apr 1859 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Apr 1859 in Clinton County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Appointed: Apr 1829, Warren County, Ohio, United States; Administratrix in the estate of Henry Hormel
• Census: 1830, Springboro, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Margaret Hormel
• Beneficiary: 27 Aug 1830; in the will of her father-in-law, Henry Hormell, as Margaret Hormell, widow of Henry Hormell, deceased
• Newspaper: 15 Oct 1831; Margaret Hormel, executrix of Henry Hormel, deceased
• Census: 1840, Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Margret Hormel
• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Margaret Hormell, head of household