Jacob R. Hisey

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• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Jacob R. Hisey, in the household of John Hisey
• Census: 1860, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Jacob R. Hysey, in the household of Joseph Hysey
• Census: 1870, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Jacob R. Hisey, works on farm, in the household of Joseph Hisey
• History / Bio: 1882; The History of Warren County, Ohio (Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1882), p853

Notes:

Jacob R. Hisey, farmer; P. O. Waynesville; born on the farm where he now lives, April 8, 1850; is a son of Joseph and Maria (Herr) Hisey, he a native of Virginia and she of Maryland. The grandfather, Jacob Hisey, was also a native of Virginia, and was a son of Christopher (Christian) Hisey, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. The maternal grandfather, Abraham Herr, was a native of Lancaster County, Penn, and was a son of Rudolph Herr. Abraham first moved into the State of Maryland, thence emigrated to Ohio and located in the south part of Greene County, in 1836, and in 1837 moved into Warren County, then to the State of Indiana, and, about 1867 became a resident of Miami County, Ohio, where he died in 1873, aged 73 years. The grandfather, Jacob Hisey, emigrated to Ohio in 1818 and located on the place where our subject now lives. This land was then all in the woods, and he began in a true pioneer and log cabin life, and here he labored and toiled, and before his death was permitted to see a good, cultivated farm, with good buildings and improvements, and to enjoy the general comforts of life. He died in 1869, aged 84 years. Joseph, his son, was 4 years of age when brought to this county, and here was raised and grew to manhood, accustomed to the hardships of those early days; was married, and became the father of two children--Jacob R. and Jemima E. Mr. Hisey bought the old home place of his father and there he resided till his death, April 14, 1878, aged 64 years; his wife died Dec. 28, 1874, aged 50 years. Our subject, born and raised where he now lives was married, April 19, 1877, to Miss Amanda Jane, daughter of John T. and Eliza English, natives of Ross County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Hisey have by their marriage two children--Joseph Milton and John Curtis. Mr. Hisey resides on the old homestead farm, which he has taken since his father's death, and has bought the interest of his sister, the only heir. This farm has now been in possession of the Hisey family for sixty-three years. [Source: The History of Warren County, Ohio. A reproduction by Unigraphic, Inc., Evansville, Indiana 1972. Reproduced on Broderbund Software's Family Archive CD #450 (County, and Family Histories: Ohio, 1780-1970). Original by W. H. Beers & County, Chicago, Biographical Sketches, Wayne Township, pg. 853-854]

History / Bio:

Jacob R. Hisey, farmer: P. O. Waynesville; born on the farm where he now lives, April 3 1850; is a son of Joseph and Maria (Herr) Hisey, he a native of Virginia and she of Maryland. The grandfather, Jacob Hisey, was also a native of Virginia, and was a son of Christopher Hisey, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. The maternal grandfather, Abraham Herr, was a native of Lancaster Co., Penn., and was a son of Tudolph Herr. Abraham first moved into the State of Maryland, thence emigrated to Ohio and located in the south part of Greene County in 1836, and in 1837 moved into Warren County, then to the State of Indiana, and about 1867, became a resident of Miami Co., Ohio, where he died in 1873, aged 73 years. The grandfather, Jacob Hisey, emigrated to Ohio in 1818 and located on the place where our subject now lives. This land was then all in the woods, and he began in a true pioneer and log cabin life, and here he labored and toiled, and before his death was permitted to see a good, cultivated farm, with good buildings and improvements, and to enjoy the general comforts of life. He died in 1869, age 84 years. Joseph, his son, was 4 years of age when brought to this county, and here was raised and grew to manhood, accustomed to the hardships of those early days; was married, and became the father of two children—Jacob R. and Jemima E. Mr. Hisey bought the old home place of his father, and there he resided till his death, April 14, 1878, aged 64 years; his wife died Dec. 18 1874, aged 50 years. Our subject, born and raised where he now lives, was married, April 19 1877, to Miss Amanda Jane, daughter of John T. and Eliza English, natives of Ross Co., Ohio. The grandfather, John English, was a native of Virginia, but emigrated to Ohio about 1810. John T. and Eliza English had six children; four now survive—Amanda Jane, John Milton, Henry and Charles. Mr. English now resides in Dayton, Ohio, where he has lived the last seven years; he is a carpenter by trade, and is now 67 years of age. Mr Hisey resides on the old homestead farm, which he has taken since his father's death, and has bought the interest of his sister, the only heir. This farm has now been in possession of the Hisey family for sixty-three years.

Jacob married Amanda Jane English on 19 Apr 1877. Amanda was born in 1848 in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States; died on 2 Aug 1902 in Corwin, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Aug 1902 in Corwin, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Joseph Hysey
• Residence: Abt 1818; Warren County, Ohio
• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph Hisey, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1860, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph Hysey, farmer, head of household
• Executor: 8 May 1865; Joseph and John Hisey were named executors in the will of their father, Jacob Hisey
• Census: 1870, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph Hisey, farmer, head of household
• Newspaper: 18 Apr 1878; Death Notice

Notes:

Newspaper:

Mr. Joseph Hisey, Sr., of the Hisey settlement, died on the 14th inst. after a very short illness.

Joseph married Maria Herr on 3 Oct 1844 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Maria (daughter of Living) was born about 1824 in Maryland, United States; died on 28 Dec 1874 in Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Dec 1874 in Corwin, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Maria Hisey, in the household of John Hisey
• Census: 1860, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Mariah Hysey, in the household of Joseph Hysey
• Census: 1870, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Maria Hisey, in the household of Joseph Hisey

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• Occupation: Blacksmith
• Residence: Between 1816 and 1818; moved from Virginia to Warren Co., Ohio
• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Jacob Hisey, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1860, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Jacob Hysey, farmer, head of household
• Will: 8 May 1865, Warren County, Ohio, United States
• Probate: 14 May 1869, Warren County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 20 May 1869; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 20 May 1869, p5: Death
• History / Bio: 1882; The History of Warren County, Ohio (Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1882), p853

Notes:

Jacob Hisey was reared to manhood and married in Virginia, where he resided till the fall of 1818, when he, with his family, emigrated to Ohio and located in Warren County, in Wayne Township, and opened out right in the woods, living a true pioneer life, enduring all the hardships and deprivations of those early days. Mr. Hisey was a blacksmith, which trade he followed through life, employing others to do the work on the farm. He first settled on 60 acres of land, and from time to time added more to it by purchase till he became owner of 400 acres of good land; here he resided till his death. Mr. Hisey was a very industrious, economical man; one who started in life a poor man, but by his own labor and good management, became quite wealthy. They were parents of fourteen children, nine now survive--Jemima, now Widow Ridge; Hannah, now Mrs. Gard; Amelia, now Mrs. Carr; Rhoda, now Widow Harlan; Emiline, now Mrs. Harmell; Maria, now Widow Banes; Mary Jane, now Widow Terry; Christian and John. [Source: The History of Warren County, Ohio. A reproduction by Unigraphic, Inc., Evansville, Indiana 1972. Reproduced on Broderbund Software's Family Archive CD #450 (County, and Family Histories: Ohio, 1780-1970). Original by W. H. Beers & County, Chicago, Illinois. Biographical Sketches, Massie Township, pg. 1005]

Jacob Hisey was a son of Christian Hisey, a native of Germany, who settled in the Shenandoah Valley, Va., in a early day. Jacob Hisey was born and grew to manhood there, and there married Emiline (Amelia?) Williamson. In the year 1816, he moved with his family to Ohio and settled in East Wayne Township, Warren County, where he purchased a small tract of land, which he cultivated in connection with working in and carrying on a blacksmith shop for many years. He raised a large family of children, and lived to see all those who survive well settled in life. By the industry and frugality of himself and wife, besides raising his family he acquired a considerable amount of property. He was for many years a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church, and was a worthy and exemplary member, and contributed liberally for the support of the church of his choice. In October, 1854, his wife, the partner of his younger and advanced years, departed this life. He was again married, and at his death left a widow. He departed this life May 6, 1870, age 84 years, at peace with all mankind, and in full hope of a blissful immortality--the noblest work of God, an honest man. [Source: The History of Warren County, Ohio. A reproduction by Unigraphic, Inc., Evansville, Indiana 1972. Reproduced on Broderbund Software's Family Archive CD #450 (County, and Family Histories: Ohio, 1780-1970). Original by W. H. Beers & County, Chicago, Illinois. Biographical Sketches, Wayne Township, pg. 853]

Will:

WILL
Dated May 8, 1865
Transcript of Probate Records, Warren County Ohio
Vol. 20M, pg. 83-84
Recorded May 11, 1869
I Jacob Hisey of the County of Warren and State of Ohio Being now of sound memory and disposing mind do make and publish this my last will
Item 1st - After my death it is my will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be fully paid.
Item 2nd - There is a marriage contract existing between myself and my wife Susan Hisey (late – Susan Kindle) which I have fully paid. Should the she survive me I give and bequeath to he (sic) fifty Dollars.
Item 3d - After my death I direct that my Executors here after named or the survivor of them Sell and dispose of all my property both real and personal without appraisement or valuation either at public or private-sale and either for cash, or upon such terms of credit as they shall deem best for all concerned and for any or all real estate by them sold, whether it shall be whole or divided tracts I hereby authorize them to execute necessary and sufficient deeds and deliver them to the purchasers for the same .
Item 4th - After my estate has been reduced to money I direct that my executors shall divide the proceeds among all my children that may be living and the heirs of those that have died and the heirs of any one that may be dead one share) share and share alike. After deduction the costs, charges and expenses.
Item 5th - I hereby constitute and appoint my sons Joseph Hisey and John Hisey Executors of this my last Will and I direct that they shall not be required to give Security in accepting the trust.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 8th day of May A.D. 1865.
Jacob Hisey [seal]
Executed by Jacob Hisey in our presence and by me in his presence and at his request.
S. W. Rogers
J. W. Keys

Newspaper:

The Gazette also contains a notice of the death of Jacob Hisey, who came to Ohio in 1817. He died on the 6th of the present month. He was the father of fourteen children, ten of whom are still living.

History / Bio:

Rev. John Hisey, farmer and minister; P. O. Waynesville; is a son of Jacob Hisey, who was a son of Christian Hisey, a native of Germany, who settled in the Shenandoah Valley, Va., in an early day. Jacob Hisey was born and grew to manhood there, and there married Emiline Williamson. In the year 1816, he moved with his family to Ohio and settled in East Wayne Township, Warren County, where he purchased a small tract of land, which he cultivated in connection with working in and carrying on a blacksmith shop for many years. He raised a large family of children, and lived to see all those who survive well settled in life. By the industry and frugality of himself and wife, besides raising his family he acquired a considerable amount of property. He was for many years a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church, and was a worthy and exemplary member, and contributed liberally for the support of the church of his choice. In October, 1854, his wife, the partner, of his younger and advanced years, departed this life. He was again married, and at his death left a widow. He departed this life May 6, 1870, aged 84 years, at peace with all mankind, and in full hope of a blissful immortality--the noblest work of God, and honest man.

Jacob married Amelia Williamson on 21 Mar 1808 in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. Amelia (daughter of William Williamson and Didema _____) was born on 24 Jun 1785 in Maryland, United States; died on 8 Oct 1854; was buried in Oct 1854 in Corwin, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Millie Williamson
• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Emelia Hisey, in the household of Jacob Hisey

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• Military: 2nd Battalion, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Militia
• Name: Christian Haisey
• Census: 1820, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States; as Christian Hisey

Christian married Rosanna Fultz in 1781. Rosanna (daughter of John Martin Fultz and Living) was born in in Germany; died in 1827 in Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Didema _____. Didema and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Didema Williamson