Christian Hisey, Jr.

Other Events:

• 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]

Other Events:

• 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]

Jacob married Susanah Powell on 26 Oct 1858 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Susanah was born about 1799 in New Jersey, United States; died on 5 Sep 1873 in Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Jeremiah Ridge, in the household of Simpson Ridge
• Census: 1860, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Jemimah Ridge, in the household of Simpson Ridge
• Census: 1870, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Jemima Ridge, in the household of Simpson Ridge
• Newspaper: 26 Aug 1909, Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; Hisey Reunion; Address:
  The Western Star

Notes:

Newspaper:

HISEY REUNION
—Thursday, August 19, 1909 was the day set for the annual reunion of the Hisey families. It seemed as though all nature smiled down on us; it was an ideal morning for occasions of this kind, and a goodly number of the connections of this grand old family took advantage of the beautiful morning, and early began to gather at the old homestead, where the first of the Hisey family in this community settled. Joseph W. Hisey and wife now occupy this place.
—Over one hundred years ago the first family of Hiseys came and settled on this farm, two and one-half miles south of Waynesville. Twenty years ago this fall this family held their first reunion and each year since they have met. Each year we have one or more deaths to record, and each year we greet some that have not come before.
—Sarah A. Hamilton is the oldest representative of the family, her mother being Jemima Hisey Ridge. Early this pleasant morning the buggies, carriages and automobiles began driving in from all different directions. As each one came they were met by Joseph Hisey and wife and given a welcome that made each heart glad.
—The dinner was something never to be forgotten. It was remarked that day, that the Hisey ladies were noted for being good cooks, they most certainly proved themselves so, and as we gazed on the sight as they were seated at the dinner table and observed the good looking ones it was with pride we said "I am a member of this family." There were seventy-five or eighty in attendance.
—There were members of the family present from different places: John Kitchen, wife, son and daughter, Will Kitchen and wife, Mrs. Ida Wire and two daughters from Springfield; Isaac Thorne and daughter of Selma; Marshal Terry and wife, Joe Hisey and wife of Dayton; George Hamilton, Mrs. Opal Owens and son, Mrs. Mamie John and baby daughter of Xenia; Fremont Hormell and wife from Oakland; Corwin Hamilton and wife, of Bowersville; George Ridge and wife, of Clarksville; Harmon Dakin, wife and four sons, Mrs. Angie Dakin, of Lebanon; Two gentlemen and one lady by the name of Hisey from Covington, O., distant relatives of this family, also attended. Several neighbors and friends came in the afternoon.
—When dinner was over, the minutes of last year was read and the following officers elected: George Ridge, President; J. W. Hisey, Vice-President; Mary Mannon, Secretary; Albert Shutts, Treasurer. The afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed by all, then came the watermelons which were excellent. And as the sun began to grow dim preparations began for starting to our different homes, each one expressing their pleasure at being there and promising to be there, the third Thursday in August 1910 at the same place. Goodbyes were said, as glad hands clasped and with a silent prayer in many hearts, that if not permitted to meet again here that we may be an unbroken circle in the great Reunion beyond, we parted. --M. C. D.

Jemima married Simpson Ridge on 10 Jun 1825. Simpson was born on 12 Oct 1801 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States; died on 20 Apr 1876 in Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Apr 1876 in Corwin, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married John Gard on 9 Nov 1828 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. John was born on 7 Jun 1803 in Hampshire County, Virginia, United States; died in 1882; was buried in 1882 in Corwin, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married John Sears on 17 Aug 1837 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. John was born on 12 Feb 1817 in Highland County, Ohio, United States; died on 20 May 1884 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in May 1884 in Corwin, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer till 1842
• Occupation: 1842; Purchased a flour an grist mill
• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Christian Hisey, miller and farmer, head of household
• Religion: 1850; Minister in the First Wayne Free-Will Baptist church
• Census: 1860, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Christian Hisey, miller, head of household
• Occupation: 1860; Minister-First Wayne Free-Will Baptist Church
• Census: 1870, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Christopher Hisey, flour miller, head of household
• Occupation: 1876; Proprietor of a Hotel and Grocery
• Census: 1880, Harveysburg, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Christian Hisey, retail grocer, head of household
• History / Bio: 1882; The History of Warren County, Ohio (Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1882), p1004
• Newspaper: 6 Dec 1888; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 6 December 1888, p1
• Newspaper: 30 May 1889; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 30 May 1889, p5

Notes:

Occupation:
Beech Grove Freewill Baptist Church is located on the Harveysburg and
Freeport Turnpike, in Massie Township. The society was organized by Elder
John Hisey in the year 1849, and now numbers about fifty members. About the year 1851 a church was built on a lot donated by Wesley Warwick. Previous to this time the members worshipped in the schoolhouse and in private dwellings. In 1863, the society having largely increased, a more substantial and commodious building was erected on the same site, the old church having been removed. The original membership has now almost disappeared, many having left the neighbor hood, and others died. Previous to the organization of Massie Township this church was known as the “Second Church in Wayne," but it was afterwards changed to its present name. Elder John Hisey was pastor until 1879, when Edward Pemlott, a young minister, was chosen, and after retaining the charge eighteen months, left for Michigan in August 1881, since which time the church has been without a pastor.

Census:

Also listed in this household Washington Davies, age 18, male, black, laborer, born Mississippi.

History / Bio:

Christian Hisey, hotel and grocery; Harveysburg; born in Virginia April 22, 1812; is a son of Jacob and Amelia (Williamson) Hisey, natives of Virginia. The paternal Grandparents, Christian and Rosa Hisey, it is supposed were born in Germany, but emigrated to America some time prior to the Revolutionary war, as he served as a soldier in that war; they lived and died in Virginia. The maternal grandparents, William and Didema Williamson, were natives of England. Christian, the subject of this article, grew to manhood, brought up to farm labor; was married June 8, 1837, to Sarah Ann, daughter of Robert and Ann Leak; he a native of England, and she of Philadelphia, but of English descent. Sarah Ann was born in Philadelphia April 16, 1817. Mr. Hisey and wife have six children--Robert John, born Dec. 1, 1838; Angeline, Jan. 13, 1840; Mary Jane, Aug. 12, 1844; Jacob Charles, June 6, 1848; Joseph Gilpin, June 16, 1854, and Twilight, born Feb. 16, 1860. Mr. Hisey followed farming till 1842, when he purchased a flouring and grist mill on Caeser Creek, which he ran successfully about thirty-four years; then, in 1876, he retired from the milling business, bought property in Harveysburg, where he now resides, and is carrying on a hotel and grocery business. Mr. Hisey united with the First Wayne Free-Will Baptist Church at its organization, being one of its constituent members and principal mover in its organization, and has been a regular ordained minister in the church since 1860.

Newspaper:

Resolutions of Respect.
Oregonia, O., Nov. 28, 1888
At the last session of the Free Will Baptist Conference which convened at Sugar Run church, November 24 and 25, and composed of delegetes from Warren and Clarke counties, the accompanying resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That in the death of our aged and beloved brother Rev. Christian Hisey, this quarterly meeting has lost one of its earliest pioneer, he having been on the committee which drafted the constitution of this quarterly meeting in March, 1849, when the same was adopted.
Resolved further, That this quarterly meeting feel, that in the death of our beloved brother it has lost an able and earnest worker for the cause of Christ in the R. W. B. church of First Wayne, of which he was a member, in the quarterly meeting, and in individual effort, and that in his death we feel, each of us, that we have lost a sincere personal friend, his family a dear and affectionate husband and father, his brother, Rev. John Hisey, a good coworder in the vineyard of the Master, and progress and reform, an earnest and conscientious advocate, yet we feel that our loss is his eternal gain, that his works do follow him and will be remembered by a host of loving friends wherever he was known.
Resolved further, That we tender to his widow and other near and dear friends our earnest and heartfelt sympathies in this the hour of their bereavement.
Resolved, that the clerk of the quarterly meeting is hereby requested to furnish a copy of the forgoing resolutions to the Star and each of the county papers for publication.
Jeremiah Mills,
E. R. Garlough,
Commitee.

Newspaper:

DEATH'S HARVEST.
The Official Report for Warren County, Giving Name, Age and Disease of Deceased.
The deaths in this county for the year ending March 31st are given below as reported. The report for Salem township appeared in the Star of May 9th, and the report for Franklin township has not yet been received:
MASSIE TOWNSHIP
Mary J. Harlan, 59, nervous exhaustion.
Christian Hisey, 77, heart disease.

Christian married Sarah Ann Leak on 8 Jun 1837 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Sarah was born on 16 Apr 1817 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; died on 6 Feb 1897 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• 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]

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 31 Dec 1847; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 31 December 1847, p3: Death
• Newspaper: 7 Jan 1848; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 7 jan 1848, p3: Administrator Appointed
• Newspaper: 23 Feb 1849; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 23 February 1849. p3: Court

Notes:

Newspaper:

Died, at his residence in Wayne township, on Sunday, 26th inst, after a short but painful illness, the Rev. Jacob Hisey, in the 32d year of his age.
Early in life Mr. Hisey professed religion, and attached himself to the Freewill Baptist Church, in which he was soon after ordained a minister of the gospel. He applied himself with great energy to the study of those branches most calculated to aid him in the discharge of his ministerial duties. But upon the sphere of his usefulness he had scarcely entered when death deprived the church of his services, and society of an amiable man. He was a kind father, an affectionate husband, and generous friend. Those who knew him best will regret him most.

Newspaper:

Jacob Hisey's Estate. Notice is hereby given that the subscriber has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Jacob Hisey, dec., late of Warren county, Ohio. Those indebted to the estate will make payment immediately, and thos having claims against it are requested to present them legally authenticated for settlement.
Joseph Hisey, Jr.

Newspaper:

Warren Common Pleas
Petition to complete real contract.
Joseph Hisey, admr. of Jacob Hisey, Jr. dec.
vs.
Mary Elizabeth Hisey, a minor
Defendant, Mary Elizabeth Hisey, will take notice that a petition was filed against her on the 20th day of February, 1849, in the court of Common Pleas within and for Warren county, Ohio, by Joseph Hisey, administrator, and is now pending, in which he represents that the said Jacob Hisey, before his death, entered into a contract in writing with one Christian Hisey, for the sale and conveyance of the following described lot of land, situate in said county of Warren, and bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Being part of Military Survey number 563, surveyed for John Griffin and patented to James Dickey, and beginning for the part herein described at a Buckye on the West bank of Caesar's Creek, about twelve or 15 poles below the Prairie Branch; thence S. 48 deg. W. 19 poles to a hickory; then S. 8 deg. E. 102 poles to a stone; thence S. 13 deg. W. 14 poles to a stake; thence S. 39¼ deg. E. 10½ poles to a stone; thence S. 21 deg. E. 8 poles to a stone; thence S. 31 deg. E. 32 poles and 20 links to Simpson Ridge's line' thence with his line S. 80 deg. E. 17 poles and 10 links to an elm on the bank of Caesar's Creek; thence up said creek with its meanders to the place of beginning, containing 15 acres, more or less: And that the said Mary Elizabeth is a minor under age, and that at the nest term of said court application will be made by said Joseph for an order to complete said contract.
G. W. Stokes, Cl'k
J. K. O'Neal att'y for pet'r

Maria married Wilson W. Baynes on 14 Aug 1845 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Wilson was born on 8 May 1813; died on 1 Mar 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amelia married Lewis Carr on 17 Mar 1842 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Lewis was born on 7 Jan 1813 in Virginia, United States; died on 29 Sep 1888 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in 1888 in Corwin, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: 1849, Massie Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; Minister of the Free Will Baptist Church
• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as John Hisey, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1860, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as John 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 John Hisey, farmer, head of household
• History / Bio: 1882; The History of Warren County, Ohio (Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1882), p853
• Obituary: 16 Sep 1897; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 16 September 1897, p2

Notes:

Occupation:

Beech Grove Freewill Baptist Church is located on the Harveysburg and Freeport Turnpike, in Massie Township. the society was organized by Elder John Hisey in the year 1849, and now numbers about fifty members. About the year 1851 a church was built on a lot donated by Wesley Warwick. Previous to this time the members worshipped in the schoolhouse and in private dwellings. In 1863, the society having largely increased, a more substantial and commodious building was erected on the same site, the old church having been removed. The original membership has now almost disappeared, many having left the neighborhood, and others died. Previous to the organization of Massie Township this church was known as the Second Church in Wayne," but it was afterwards changed to its present name. Elder John Hisey was pastor until 1879, when Edward Pemlott, a young minister, was chosen, and after retaining the charge eighteen months, left for Michigan in august 1991, since which time the church has been without a pastor.

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.

Obituary:

Oregonia
We hear, with regret, of the decease of Rev. John Hisey—Uncle John, as he was familiarly called. The funeral and burial took place Monday afternoon at Miami cemetery. Uncle John was in and near the completion of his fiftieth year as a minister of the Free Will Baptist church.

John married Rachel Ridge on 20 Oct 1842 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Rachel was born between 1821 and 1823 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 27 Apr 1884 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Apr 1884 in Corwin, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Harveysburg, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Emaline Hormell, married within the year, in the household of Milton J. Hormell
• Census: 1860, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Emaline Hormell, in the household of Milton J. Hormell
• Property: 15 Jun 1863; sold 15-1/2 poles to Merribah Hormell
• Property: 26 Jun 1868, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; sold 18 acres for $1500 to Clara La Fetra; Address:
  (part of Survey #2230)
• Census: 1870, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Emaline Hormell, in the household of Milton Hormell
• Census: 1880, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Emeline Hormell, wife, in the household of Milton J. Hormell
• Military Pension: 2 Jul 1885, Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; filed a Declaration for Widows Pension
• Census: 1890, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Emmaline Hormell, widow of Milton J. Hormell
• Newspaper: 25 Jan 1900; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 25 January 1900, p1: Real Estate Transfer

Notes:

On July 2, 1885 Emeline Hisey filed a Declaration for Widow's Pension. The certificate was granted in May 4, 1890

Property:

Signed: Milton J. Hormell and Emeline Hormell
Witness: Eliza J. Macy and J. H. Lippincott
v42, p176

Property:

Signed: M. J. Hormell and Emeline Hormell
Witness: Jacob Hollingsworth and John W. Steele
v4, p105

Newspaper:

Emeline Hormell to Ed. McFarland, 40 feet off west side of lot 13 and 40 feet off west side of lot 15 in Harveysburg, $700.

Emeline married Doctor Milton John Hormell on 1 Nov 1849 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Milton (son of Henry Hormell, Jr. and Margaret Fry) was born on 8 Oct 1820 in Ridgeville, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 8 Jan 1885 in Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jan 1885 in Corwin, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Mary J. Hisey, in the household of Mary J. Jisey

Family/Spouse: _____ Terry. _____ and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: _____ Harlan. _____ and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Sarah Ann Hamilton
• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Sarah A. Ridge, in the household of Simpson Ridge
• Newspaper: 26 Aug 1909, Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; Hisey Reunion; Address:
  The Western Star

Notes:

Newspaper:

HISEY REUNION
—Thursday, August 19, 1909 was the day set for the annual reunion of the Hisey families. It seemed as though all nature smiled down on us; it was an ideal morning for occasions of this kind, and a goodly number of the connections of this grand old family took advantage of the beautiful morning, and early began to gather at the old homestead, where the first of the Hisey family in this community settled. Joseph W. Hisey and wife now occupy this place.
—Over one hundred years ago the first family of Hiseys came and settled on this farm, two and one-half miles south of Waynesville. Twenty years ago this fall this family held their first reunion and each year since they have met. Each year we have one or more deaths to record, and each year we greet some that have not come before.
—Sarah A. Hamilton is the oldest representative of the family, her mother being Jemima Hisey Ridge. Early this pleasant morning the buggies, carriages and automobiles began driving in from all different directions. As each one came they were met by Joseph Hisey and wife and given a welcome that made each heart glad.

Other Events:

• Misc: Republican
• Religion: Freewill Baptist Church
• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as George Ridge, in the household of Simpson Ridge
• Census: 1860, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as George Ridge, farmer, head of householhold
• Census: 1870, Washington Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as George Ridge, farmer, head of household
• History / Bio: 1882; The History of Warren County, Ohio (Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1882), p1047
• Newspaper: 26 Aug 1909, Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; Hisey Reunion; Address:
  The Western Star

Notes:

George Ridge, farmer; P. O. Ft. Ancient; was born in Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, Nov. 21, 1828. His Parents, Simpson and Jemima (Hisey) Ridge, were natives of Berks County, Penn., and Shenandoah County, Va., respectively. His father was born Oct. 12, 1801, and his mother, Jan. 9, 1809. They were married June 10, 1825. Mr. Ridge came to this county, with his parents, Mahlan and Hannah (Hicks) Ridge, in 1817, where he died April 18, 1876. George passed his early life on his father's farm, and received his training in the common schools. He was married May 12, 1853, to Miss Eliza Williams, daughter of Thomas and Ann Williams, born in Wayne Township, Warren County, Feb. 10, 1834. They have three children, vis.: Jacob W., born April 11, 1854; Mary A., born Oct. 16, 1855 (wife of Lewis Meloy); and Anna A., born Jan.4, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Ridge are members of the Freewill Baptist Church. Politically, Mr. Ridge is a Republican. He owns a farm of 160 acres, with good improvements. Ten acres of his farm form a part of the famous Ft. Ancient. [Source: Chicago: W.H. Beers, 1882., "The History of Warren County, Ohio", (reprint, Evansville, Indiana: Unigraphic, Inc. 1972), pg. 1047, Biographical Sketches, Washington Township]

History / Bio:

George Ridge, farmer; P. O. Ft. Ancient; was born in Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, Nov. 21, 1828. His parents, Simpson and Jemima (Hisey) Ridge, were natives of Berks Co, Penn., and Shenandoah Co., Va., respectively. His father was born Oct. 12 1801, and his mother, Jan. 9 1809. They were married June 10, 1825. Mr. Ridge came to this county, with his parents, Mahlon and Hannah (Hicks) Ridge, in 1817, where he died April 18, 1876. George passed his early life on his father's farm, and received his training in the common schools. He was married May 12, 1853, to Miss Eliza Williams, daughter of Thomas and Ann Williams, born in Wayne Township, Warren County, Feb. 10 1834. They have three children, viz.: Jacob W., born April 11, 1854; Mary A., born Oct. 16 1855 (wife of Lewis Meloy); and Anna A., born Jan. 4, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Ridge are members of the Freewill Baptist Church. Politically, Mr. Ridge is a Republican. He owns a farm of 160 acres, with good improvements. Ten acres of his farm form a part of the famous Ft. Ancient.

Newspaper:

HISEY REUNION
—Thursday, August 19, 1909 was the day set for the annual reunion of the Hisey families. It seemed as though all nature smiled down on us; it was an ideal morning for occasions of this kind, and a goodly number of the connections of this grand old family took advantage of the beautiful morning, and early began to gather at the old homestead, where the first of the Hisey family in this community settled. Joseph W. Hisey and wife now occupy this place.
—Over one hundred years ago the first family of Hiseys came and settled on this farm, two and one-half miles south of Waynesville. Twenty years ago this fall this family held their first reunion and each year since they have met. Each year we have one or more deaths to record, and each year we greet some that have not come before.
—Sarah A. Hamilton is the oldest representative of the family, her mother being Jemima Hisey Ridge. Early this pleasant morning the buggies, carriages and automobiles began driving in from all different directions. As each one came they were met by Joseph Hisey and wife and given a welcome that made each heart glad.

George married Eliza Williams on 12 May 1853. Eliza was born on 10 Feb 1834 in Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Amelia Kitchen
• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Amelia Ridge, in the household of Simpson Ridge

Other Events:

• Name: Hannah Kitchen
• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Hannah Ridge, in the household of Simpson Ridge

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Ridge, idot, in the household of Simpson Ridge

Other Events:

• History / Bio: 1882; The History of Warren County, Ohio (Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1882), p843

Notes:

History / Bio:

Samuel C. Gard, farmer; P. O. Waynesville; born in Warren County Nov. 6 1829; is a son of John and Hannah (Hisey) Gard, he a native of Hampshire Co., Va., on the Big Capon, born June 7, 1803; she was also a native of Virginia. The paternal grandparents were Samuel and Sarah (Caudy) Gard, he a native of New York State and she of Virginia; Samuel was a son of John Gard; Sarah was a daughter of David Caudy, who was one of the early settlers of Hampshire Co., Va.; Samuel left his native State when a young man, with one of his uncles, and located in Virginia, and there was united in marriage, and resided on the place where he first located till his death; he was the father of eleven children; ten grew to maturity; two only now survive—John and Sarah, now Mrs. Pugh, living in Iowa; John was raised on his father's farm in Virginia till 23 years of age; in the fall of 1825, he emigrated to Ohio, and, after prospecting over quite a portion of Ohio and Indiana finally stopped in Waynesville, and worked at the tanning business here and other places, and running saw mills several years; in spring of 1833, he bought and located upon the place where he now lives, and has since resided, a period of nearly half a century; he was married, Nov. 9, 1828, to Hannah, daughter of Jacob and Millie (Williamson) Hisey, natives of Shenandoah Co., Va.; issue, nine children; seven now survive—Samuel C., Joseph Daniel, John, David, Hannah S., William H. and George. Mr. Gard is now 78 years of age, and his wife is 71 years, they have traveled the journey of life together, bearing its sorrows and enjoying its pleasures, for fifty-three years. Our subject grew to manhood, brought up to farm labor, and remained with his father till about 25 years of age; he then went to Indiana, St. Joseph County, where on March 2, 1854, he was married to Eliza Barrett, by whom he had two children—Mary H., born Nov. 26, 1855; and John Albert, born March 4, 1858; his wife died May 5, 1864; soon after his wife's death. Mr. Gard returned to Warren Co., Ohio, where he has since resided; on Nov. 29, 1866, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Cresswell, who was born in Virginia Dec. 27, 1840; by this union they have two children—Wesley E., born Dec. 3, 1867; and Charles C., born April 13, 1871.

Samuel married Eliza Barrett on 2 Mar 1854 in Saint Joseph County, Indiana, United States. Eliza died on 5 May 1864. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Sarah E. Cresswell on 29 Nov 1866 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Sarah was born on 27 Dec 1840 in Virginia, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Massie Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Mary J. Cleaver, in the household of William Cleaver
• Census: 1900, Harveysburg, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Mary J. Cleaver, wife, 5 children/3 living, in the household of William H. Cleaver

Mary married William Harvey Cleaver on 15 Apr 1863 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. William was born on 18 Aug 1830 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; died about 26 Oct 1902; was buried about Oct 1902 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Hatter

Joseph married Mary E. Jordan on 24 Oct 1860 in Greene County, Ohio, United States. Mary was born in in Ireland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Massie Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Jacob Sears, works on farm, head of household
• Census: 1900, Harveysburg, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Jacob Sears, farmer, head of household

Jacob married Margaret Caroline Rich on 18 Oct 1860 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Margaret was born on 22 May 1840 in Harveysburg, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 7 Oct 1909 in Harveysburg, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 9 Oct 1909 in Corwin, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Alice M. Harper on 21 Apr 1874. Alice was born on 2 Jun 1857; died on 7 May 1875; was buried in May 1875 in Corwin, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Eleanor Howard on 22 Feb 1882. Eleanor and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Robert J. Hisey, in the household of Christian Hisey
• Census: 1860, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Robert J. Hisey, miller, in the household of Christian Hisey

Other Events:

• Name: Angeline Dakin
• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Angeline Hisey, in the household of Christian Hisey
• Census: 1860, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Angeline Hisey, in the household of Christian Hisey

Notes:

Buried:
Burial: Angeline Hisey Dakin

Angeline married Baron Frederick Dakin on 1 Mar 1859 in Harveysburg, Warren County, Ohio, United States. Baron (son of James Dakin and Mary Ann Sabin) was born on 14 May 1838 in Oakland, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 4 Jan 1897 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jan 1897 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Mary J. Hisey, in the household of Christian Hisey
• Census: 1860, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Mary J. Hisey, in the household of Christian Hisey

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Jacob C. Hisey, in the household of Christian Hisey
• Census: 1860, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Jacob C. Hisey, miller, in the household of Christian Hisey

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph G. Hisey, in the household of Christian Hisey

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Twilight S. Hisey, in the household of Christian Hisey
• Census: 1870, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Twilight Hisey, , in the household of Christian Hisey
• Census: 1880, Harveysburg, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Twight Hisey, daughter, in the household of Christian Hisey
• Census: 1900, Massie Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States

Other Events:

• 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]

Other Events:

• Name: Jemima E. Gard
• Census: 1860, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Jemimah E. Hysey, in the household of Joseph Hysey
• Census: 1870, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Jemina Hisey, in the household of Joseph Hisey

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth E. Hysey
• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Elizabeth M. Hisey, in the household of John Hisey
• Census: 1860, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Elizabeth E. Hysey, in the household of John Hysey

Other Events:

• Name: Joseph W. Hysey
• Census: 1850, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph Hisey, in the household of John Hisey
• Census: 1860, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph W. Hysey, in the household of John Hysey
• Census: 1870, Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph W. Hisey, works on farm, in the household of John Hisey
• Newspaper: 26 Aug 1909, Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; Hisey Reunion; Address:
  The Western Star
• Newspaper: 25 Aug 1910; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 25 August 1910,, p2: Hisey Reunion
• Newspaper: 26 Aug 1915; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 26 August 1915, p4, Hisey Reunion

Notes:

Newspaper:

Hisey Family
The Hisey family held their annual reunion at the home of Joseph Hisey, two miles southeast of Waynesville, last Thursday.
Over one hundred members of this prominent family were present, guests coming from all over the state of Ohio and Pennsylvania as well. Social chat formed the forenoon's entertainment and after a most sumptuous dinner an impromptu program was rendered. The reunion will be held in the same place next year the Hisey's proving such hospitable entertainers.

Newspaper:

HISEY REUNION.
Thursday August 19, 1915, was an ideal day for the Hisey family to meet for their annual reunion at the home of Joseph Hisey. This year an unusual large number came, and as we always do, met with a hearty welcome from Joseph and Ellen. The tables being in readiness, sheltered by large canvass coverings, seats for all were made. The ladies soon brought forth the baskets, spread the contents upon the tables, and the President invited all to be seated and partake thereof, and this they did to their own satisfaction.
After dinner was over the President called the meeting to order to atten to any business there might be, minutes of 1914 meeting read, officers re-elected, all bills allowed and other business transacted. The afternoon was spent in conversation, drinking lemonade and eating ice cream. LaRue Carr of Xenia furnished the cream which was appreciated by all.
Miss Annie Terry of Pasadena, California, Frank Howe, wife and daughters just back from California, Clarence Hamilton and family of Fort Wayne, Indiana and others from Dayton, Xenia, Selma , Springfield, Wilmington, and Farmersville; also Carleton Lawrence from Chicago was there. Altogether this was declared the best meeting yet. In the evening we adjourned each goin our way to meet at the same place the third Thursday in August 1916. —Mrs. Martha Davis, Secy.

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Fremont Hormell, in the household of Milton J. Hormell
• Census: 1870, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Fremont Hormell, works on farm, in the household of Milton Hormell
• Census: 1880, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Fremont Hormell, farmer, head of household
• Newspaper: 5 Feb 1891; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 5 February 1891, p4: Visitor
• Newspaper: 19 Nov 1891; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 19 November 1891, p4
• Census: 1900, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Fremont Hormel, farmer, head of household
• Residence: 1903, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Fremont N. Hormell, farmer, 25 acres
• Newspaper: 26 Aug 1909; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 26 august 1909, p5
• Census: 1910, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Fremont N. Hormell, farmer, head of household
• Newspaper: 21 Dec 1911; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 21 December 1911, p2

Notes:

Newspaper:

OAKLAND
Rev Mr Witham, of New Burlington, spent last Monday at Fremont Hormell's.

Newspaper:

Oakland
Horace Hormell was the loser of a nice yearling colt last week. A rope swing was in the woods where the horses were kept, and in some manner the colt became entangled in it and choked to death.
Fremont Hormell is spending this week in Xenia.

Residence:
Fremont N. Hormell
Post Office: Oakland
Number of acres owned: 25
School district: 7
Number of miles and direction from Post Office: 1/4 W
Where born: Ohio
When born: 1851
Occupation: Farmer

Newspaper:

HISEY REUNION
Thursday, August 19, 1909 was the day set for the annual reunion of the Hisey families. It seemed as though all nature smiled down on us; it was an ideal morning for occasions of this kind, and a goodly number of the connections of this grand old family took advantage of the beautiful morning, and early began to gather at the old homestead, where the first of the Hisey family in this community settled. Joseph W. Hisey and wife now occupy this place.
Over one hundred years ago the first family of Hiseys came and settled on this farm, two and one-half miles south of Waynesville. Twenty years ago this fall this family held their first reunion and each year since they have met. Each year we have one or more deaths to record, and each year we greet some that have not come before.
Sarah A. Hamilton is the oldest representative of the family, her mother being Jemima Hisey Ridge. Early this pleasant morning the buggies, carriages and automobiles began driving in from all different directions. As each one came they were met by Joseph Hisey and wife and given a welcome that made each heart glad.

Newspaper:

HARVEYSBURG.
SCARLET FEVER EPIDEMIC
Hits Village But All Stricken Have Recovered
Neighborhood Chatter—All the News.
Fremont Hormell, of Oakland had one of his horses crop dead while hauling a load of coal here last week.

Fremont married Alice Emeline Hudgel on 31 Oct 1872 in Clinton County, Ohio, United States. Alice (daughter of William L. Hudgell and Harriet Ward) was born on 28 Sep 1853 in Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 17 Feb 1931 in Kingman, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 19 Feb 1931 in Clinton County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Religion: Methodist
• Census: 1860, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Horace Hormell, in the household of Milton J. Hormell
• Census: 1870, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Horace Hormell, works on farm, in the household of Milton Hormell
• Census: 1880, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Horace Hormell, runs a sawmill, head of household
• Occupation: 1880, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; operator of a sawmill
• Newspaper: 19 Nov 1891; The Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio), 19 November 1891, p4
• Census: 1900, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Horace Hormel, farmer, head of household

Notes:

Newspaper:

~page 4
Oakland
Horace Hormell was the loser of a nice yearling colt last week. A rope swing was in the woods where the horses were kept, and in some manner the colt became entangled in it and choked to death.

Horace married Emma Lydia Dakin on 18 Feb 1875 in Clinton County, Ohio, United States. Emma (daughter of Simon Dakin and Rebecca Harlan) was born on 5 Aug 1855 in Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 23 Dec 1945 in Jefferson Township, Greene County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 26 Dec 1945 in Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Hormell, in the household of Milton J. Hormell
• Census: 1870, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Hormell, in the household of Milton Hormell

Mary married Reverend Oscar Franklin Mckay on 25 Dec 1878 in Clinton County, Ohio, United States. Oscar was born on 1 Mar 1855 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Mar 1919 in Citronelle, Mobile County, Alabama, United States; was buried in Apr 1919 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Willie Hormell
• Occupation: Dean at Ohio Wesleyan University
• Census: 1870, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Willie Hormell, in the household of Milton Hormell
• Census: 1880, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Willie Hormell, son, in the household of Milton J. Hormell
• Physical Description: 8 Jun 1903; 5' 5", brown eyes, dark hair, dark complexion
• Passport: 8 Jun 1903; for temporary travel abroad
• Newspaper: 17 Nov 1920; The Marion Daily Star (Marion, Ohio), 17 November 1920, p4
• Burial: 1933, Delaware County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Oak Grove Cemetery

Notes:

Professor Hormell died June 17, 1933, in Tucson, Arizona, from heart attack. To the day of his death he had been in his usual health and good spirits.

Professor Hormell has been identified with Ohio Wesleyan in a unique way. He entered the college as a middle "prep" in 1883, and remained in Delaware until August, 1932, when he went with his family to Tucson, on account of his daughter Elizabeth's health. In Ohio Wesleyan he was Instructor in Mathematics and Physics, 1889-91; Assistant Professor of Physics, 1893-4; Professor of Physics, 1894-1930; Emeritus, 1930-22. He served as Dean of Men from 1909 to 1926, and Acting Dean of the College in 1929-30. For many years he was Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

Hormell enjoyed work with his hands,--in his garden, at his bench, with apparatus in his laboratory. When he retired from teaching in 1930 he fitted up a carpenter's shop in the basement of his house on Sandusky Street, and he did the same thing at Tucson. He loved to work with tools; he knew a good job when he saw it, and took pride in doing a good job himself. This sense of craftsmanship, of a good job well done, he carried into everything that he did. For many years he was Chairman of buildings and Grounds.

This same spirit of thoroughness characterized his work as a teacher, and Hormell was first of all a teacher. Teaching he loved, and into it he threw his whole soul. He was enthusiastic in his work in the classroom and laboratory, and the students caught his enthusiasm.

Billy Hormell was interested in folks. He taught physics, and physics, like some other college disciplines, does not ooze human interest. But he was interested in his students and their problems, whether their problems were with physics or with themselves. He was a loyal member of Delta Tau Delta, keeping a friendly and helpful, if necessary at times, corrective hand, on the undergraduate members. He was equally interested in the non-fraternity men, assisting some of their group attempts at the cost both of time and money.

Professor Hormell led the simple life. He led it from choice. He chose his own standards; they were not set for him by others. He was a home body, never happier than with his family or with his friends. His recreations were simple; his garden, his shop, his books. [Source: Article written by Prof. Lewis G. Westgate, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Chapter MU, "William G. Hormell 1861 - 1933", Delaware, Ohio: Ohio Wesleyan Magazine, October, 1933 (reprinted in leaflet)]

Newspaper:

ALUMNI BANQUET HELD AT EPWORTH CHURCH
Professors W. G. Hormell and A. E. Arneson Are Among the Speakers.
Professor Hormell Speaks.
The company sang a college song and then Professor Hormell, who is one of the oldest instructors at the university in point of service, spoke on "Some Reconstruction Methods of the Ohio Wesleyan university."
Professor Hormell spoke particularly about the work among the students who enter college at the beginning of the year and who, on account of some mental or physical defect, either drop out before they finish their first year or who have difficulty in carrying on their studies. He, being head of the department for men, spoke principally of the men students. He said many problems regarding the men who have difficulty in carrying their studies are brought before his department and that it is doing great work toward making these men become better citizens. He spoke of the system used by the department, of its physical examinations and of the injurious effect of tobacco, especially cigarets, on the young-men and also of the lectures given them on various topics.

William married Anne Johnston Buzzard on 3 Aug 1894 in Delaware County, Ohio, United States. Anne was born on 27 Mar 1867 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, United States; died on 18 May 1934 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, United States; was cremated on 18 May 1934 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]