Will of Joseph Archer: Published in New Jersey Colonial
Documents, Vol. 33 pg 20
1781, Feb. 27. Archer, Joseph of Mansfield, Burlington
Co., will of. Wife, Martha, use of land where I live for the term of 10 years,
for her support and the children. Sons, Benjamin, David, John and Joseph Archer,
and my sons- in-law, Abraham Tuley and Jonathan Tuley, sons of Jonathan Tuley,
deceased, 1/3 the money, and sons, Samuel and Isaac, and my daughters, Sarah and
Rebecca Archer, 2/3. Daughter Mary Nutt, wife of Aaron Nutt, a bed. Daughter,
Elizabeth, 5 pounds and a bed. Wife, Martha, 10 pounds yearly. Daughter Sarah
Archer, 6 silver tea spoons. Daughter Rebecca, a silver table spoon. Son,
Benjamin, my great coat. As my son, David, is absent, and may not return in 10
years, I will his share to his brothers and sisters by my first wife. Executors
- Wife, Martha and my friend, Samuel Quicksall. Witnesses - Joseph English, Jr.,
Benjamin Aaronson, John Pope. Proved Oct. 22, 1783.
1783, Oct. 9 Inventory made by Caleb Shreve and Lawrence Minor
Notes for Aaron NUTT:
Obtained from The History of Montgomery County, Ohio, Part
1, pages 362 - 364, published in 1882.
Aaron Nutt, who came to this county from Kentucky, was a
soldier of the Revolution. After that war he came west with his little family,
seeking a home and land that were due him under the bounty laws of the
Government.
His parents, Levi and Ann, lived in Monmouth County N. J.,
where, July 17, 1758, their son Aaron was born. The father died when his boy was
but two years old, who, when he became old enough, was apprenticed by his mother
to a tailor. During his last year of apprenticeship, the war of the Revolution
being then in progress, his boss was pressed into the army, but induced Aaron to
go in his stead by giving him the rest of his time, and setting him free.
Inspired with the patriotism of the times, and although not yet twenty years of
age, he gladly accepted the opportunity of entering the country's service, and
at once enlisted.
After the expiration of his term of enlistment, he, on the
4th of May 1779, married Mary, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Archer, born
November 28, 1756. About the close of the war, when so many soldiers were
attracted by the glowing accounts of the rich lands west of the mountains, Aaron
Nutt moved with his family as far west as Redstone Old Fort, Pennsylvania, where
they lived for a time, and when by reason of the aggressive movements against
the Indians in the Northwest, it became safe, he moved to Central Kentucky,
where near one of the block- houses on the "Dry Ridge", the divide between the
Kentucky and Licking Rivers, he kept tavern for several years. With the opening
of traffic along the Ohio River, and the tide of emigration setting in so
strongly to the lands northwest of the Ohio, his business was greatly reduced.
He determined to again change location.
After a visit to the Miami Valley, he, in 1796, came with
a party of surveyors from Cincinnati as far as where Centerville now is, and
selected 320 acres of land, the east half of Section 25, Town 3, Range 6,
between the Miami River, his brother-in-law Benjamin Robbins taking the west
half. These two tracts are separated by the Dayton & Lebanon pike the north
half of the town of Centerville was platted upon parts of them. Joseph Nutt, son
of Aaron, owns and lives upon part of the land entered by his father nearly one
hundred years ago.
The children of Aaron and Mary Nutt were born before the
family moved from Kentucky --- Levi, February 5, 1780 Mary, April 28, 1783
Aaron, May 31, 1787 Abigail, September 24, 1790 Ann, October 24, 1792 Bathaheba,
February 2, 1795 Moriah, August 22, 1797. Mary, his wife died at their home in
Centerville September 22, 1817.
January 11, 1818, Aaron Nutt married Widow Martha Craig,
daughter of Isaac and Hannah Pedrick, born in Salem County, N. J., and came West
with her parents to Warren County, Ohio, in 1805 or 1806. Their son Joseph Nutt
was born at Centerville December 11, 1818 John was born March 3, 1823.
Aaron Nutt died June 2, 1842 Martha, his widow, died March
20, 1856, aged nearly seventy-six years they, with his first wife Mary, are
buried in the old cemetery a half mile north of Centerville.
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Notes for Benjamin ARCHER:
Source: History of Montgomery County, Ohio, Volume II,
published by W. H. Beers, 1882, Book Ill, First Part, Township Histories,
Washington Township, written by Joseph Nutt, page3 - 4.
Washington Township was one of the first settled points in
the county, for, in February, 1796, two months before a settlement had been made
at Dayton, we find a company of men from Kentucky, among whom were Aaron Nutt,
Benjamin Robbins and Benjamin Archer, surveying near the present site of
Centerville. The first camp struck by these adventurous civil engineers was on
the farm now owned by William Weller, just on the outskirts of town. However,
they only remained a short time in this place, for, upon the discovery of
"Indian signs," the camp was hastily vacated, and they removed two miles to the
northeast and took up a position on the farm now owned by Samuel Weller. Here
they found a secure retreat, just south of the old Pardington buildings, in a
ravine, and here they remained in undisputed possession until they had completed
their survey. How long this was we cannot say, but they certainly did not hasten
the completion of their work for lack of meat, as a large turkey roost was discovered on what is now the farm of Alonzo
Montgomery, and the party hunter had an easy time of it, except, perhaps,
carrying in the feathered denizens of the forest. After the survey had been
completed, the plat was laid down in the woods, and these primitive surveyors
proceeded to draw cuts for first choice of land. Benjamin Robbins was the first
lucky man, and, influenced by the springs discovered, immediately selected the
half section of land which lay on the west of Centerville, and which embraced
the lands now owned by Benjamin Davis, Mason Allen, and others. Aaron Nutt, to
whom fate ordained the last choice, always maintained that "Benny had made a
poor choice," as better springs were afterward discovered on his own lands.
Benjamin Archer, who had second choice, selected the half section northeast of
Centerville, and Aaron Nutt took the same amount of land directly east of
town.
After the selection of lands, they mounted their horses
and returned to their families in Kentucky, well pleased with the country which
they were soon to make their homes. They say of the fertility of the soil at the
time "that while surveying they found wild rye up to their horses'
sides."
Benjamin Robbins was the first to take possession of the
land thus obtained, and, in the spring of the same year, came with his wife and
several children to Ohio, and built a log cabin near where, years afterward, the
stone house now occupied by William Davis was erected.
Two years later, Aaron Nutt came to join the fortunes of
his brother-in-law, Robbins, and established for himself a home in the Ohio
forest. Robbins pressed him to unload and share his cabin until he had erected
one of his own. "No," said Mr. Nutt, "I'll never unload until I can carry my
goods into my own House." He had to go to Franklin, nine miles away, for
assistance, but, as he was particular to tell every one that he had brought six
gallons of Kentucky whisky with him, on the day appointed there were many
willing hands and kind hearts to give a stranger a lift. Before evening, the
logs had been cut, the clapboards made and the cabin finished, and that night,
Mr. Nutt and family were securely established in their new home and slept
beneath their own roof.
It is probably that Benjamin Archer, the last of the three
surveyors, came out about the same time, but it is not definitely known. There
are some points in the history of Mr. Archer, or Judge Archer, as he was always
called, worthy of note, and, as he did not remain permanently in the settlement,
we will give them here.
A native to New Jersey, he removed to Philadelphia, where
he was created Judge of one of the courts. From that city, he removed to
Kentucky, and from there to Washington Township. Here he remained until 1824,
and was one of the leading men in the community, at one time being Associate
Judge of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. From this State, he went
to Fort Wayne, Ind., where he seems to have been satisfied to give up his
travels and permanently locate. Judge Archer was distinctively a progressive
man, for, besides his pioneer work in this State, we find him engaged in
laudable enterprises wherever he was located. It is generally conceded that he
made the first brick and built the first brick house in Fort Wayne, where he
died in 1830.
2. The following is written in the City History, The City
of Centerville, Ohio
In 1796, during George Washington's last term as
president, the first settlers came to Centerville and Washington Township, Ohio.
Brothers-in-laws Aaron Nutt, Benjamin Robbins and Benjamin Archer were
Revolutionary War veterans. They came from Kentucky to survey the area in
February 1796, two month before the first settlement in Dayton. The three men
drew lots for their land and claimed bounties granted for their service in the
war. Within the next few years, their families joined them in this new community
(Note: It has not been proved that Benjamin Archer was a veteran if the Rev.
War. I have been unable to find any land bounties in Ohio, and no records for
this service can be found at this time. The Historical Society, Centerville,
Ohio, also has no records of this service)
Was a Judge. Came from New Jersey to Pennsylvania,
Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. He and two brother-in-laws
founded Centerville, Ohio after getting advice and directions
from Daniel Boone. Centerville is located just south of Dayton
and contains Benjamin Archer Park. This information is
contained in a book entitled "A Sense of Place".
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Notes for David ARCHER:
Taken from the "History of Allen County, Washington Township" by L. H.
Newton,
written in 1880, pages 179-180
The name of Archer is one which appears in the earliest
annals of Washington Township. David Archer was a native of Montgomery County,
Ohio. In that county he acquired his education, grew to manhood, and married
Anna Crisenbury, a native of Kentucky. He was a farmer, and a man of great
industry, but his labors returned him an insufficient remuneration, and he
turned his attention toward the State of Indiana in the hope of improving his
fortune by buying land and starting anew. Land in Allen County was then worth
from $1 to $3 per acre and he took advantage of its cheapness to enter a large
tract. In December, 1825, he made all the preparations for his journey hither,
and started for his newly purchased home. Two wagons contained his earthly
possessions, including his family. After a journey of three weeks, he reached
Fort Wayne, where he left his family, going alone to the forest for the purpose
of constructing a cabin, into which he moved immediately after its
completion. He cleared and improved a large farm, and, in
addition, was extensively engaged in the manufacture of brick. From the proceeds
of his labor he discharged the indebtedness against him in Ohio, and as years
rolled on, accumulated a very comfortable fortune.
He was a man of strong mental and physical abilities and,
though his education was deficient, he was a power in the community, and every
one felt confidence in his keen judgment. He was constantly suggesting new
measures for the advancement of the community's interests. Chiefly through his
instrumentality, Washington Township was organized. He was a member of the M. E.
Church and the Masonic Fraternity and his daily life was of a high moral
standard. He was elected County Commissioner in 1834, serving four years in that
capacity. He died in August, 1861. Of his family of eight children, five are now
living.
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Notes for David L. ARCHER:
Obituary of David L. Archer, from the Fort Wayne Journal
Gazette, 5 June 1897.
David L. Archer died at a few minutes after five o'clock
last evening, at his home, 45 East Second street. He had been sick for several
weeks, a complication of diseases, supplemented by the infirmities of old age,
hastening the end. He was sixty-nine years of age. The funeral will take place
tomorrow afternoon under the auspices of Harmony lodge, I. O. O. F., of which
the deceased was a member.
David L. Archer was the first white child born in
Washington township, and lived all his life in Allen county. The family is one
of the oldest in the county, and its members have for three quarters of a
century been prominent in local and commercial affairs. The grandfather of the
deceased, Benjamin Archer, came to Allen county years ago with his family, and
on the organization of Allen county he was elected associate judge. He died in
1833, leaving three sons, John, Benjamin and David, the latter being the father
of the subject of this sketch.
Young David passed his life on the farm, and assisted in
conducting the brick yard, which was operated for many years in Washington
township by the Archers, and which turned out the material for the first brick
building in Fort Wayne. He occupied the old homestead until about twenty years
ago, when he moved to this city and became connected with the house of S. Bash
& company, remaining there until seized with his fatal illness a few weeks
ago. He leaves a wife, seven children and eight grandchildren. His children are
William S., Fred, Mrs. Hattie Eggieston, Mrs. John Husselman, Mrs. William
Griebel, Mrs. W. F. Watterson, and Miss Grace Archer, all of this city. J. S.
Archer, the real estate agent, is a brother of the deceased. David Archer was a
man known to nearly every farmer in Allen county, and had a wide acquaintance in
this city. He was generally esteemed by people of all classes, being of a genial
and kindly disposition and ruggedly honest
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Notes for Thomas HATFIELD:
Taken from "History of Allen County, Washington Township" by L. H. Newton,
written in 1880, Page 177
Thomas Hatfield came to the Township (Washington) and
purchased a tract of land, returning soon after to his home in Montgomery
County, Ohio. He was a native of the state of Delaware where he lived until
twelve years of age, then emigrated with his parents to Ohio, where he grew to
manhood and married. There he was only able to rent a farm and determined to
seek among the cheap lands of Indiana the location for a home and the means of
independence. With this end in view, he made the purchase, and in November 1825
he placed his family and household goods in wagons and on the 6th day of
December following, reached his home in the forest. He settled on Section 23
where he lived six years then sold to William Bolton, by whom the farm was
subsequently sold to John C. Pfeffer. In 1833 he entered the farm upon which his
son, Benjamin Hatfield, now resides. This he cleared and improved and made it
his home until his decease in 1863.
Page 179
The painted portrait of Thomas Hatfield would present a
picture, in whose outlines the qualities of firmness and bravery would stand
forth in bold relief -- qualities which were among the most essential
possessions of those who were first instrumental in opening the way for the
settlement of this county. It would show, farther, the evidence of a mind far
above mediocrity, cultivated by a rigorous course of individual application in
the circumscribed field of intellectual pursuits to which he was confined a
large amount of physical as well as mental force, and withal, a bright and
cheerful disposition, and an inclination to make the best of his uncomfortable
surroundings, in the hope of better fortune, to be brought about by industry in
the vocation in which he had chosen to act.
He was born in the state of Delaware, and, when twelve
years of age, emigrated with his parents to Ohio (then recently admitted as a
State), settling in Montgomery County, where he grew to manhood, amid wild
scenes of frontier life. His youthful experiences fully qualified him for the
part he took in later years in the settlement of the township where he passed
the last years of his life, and where his remains now repose. He was yet a young
man when the aggressions of Great Britain made a defensive war necessary on the
part of the United States in 1812. In that war, he enlisted as a musician, and
followed the fortunes of the American army until it's close. He was with the
garrison at Fort Greenville, and while there manufactured a pewter fife, which
he carried through-out his period of service, and which often awoke the echoes
with the patriot airs of the day. This he bequeathed to his son, Benjamin, in
whose homestead it is now treasured as a sacred relic.
After the close of his solder life, he returned to
Montgomery County, Ohio, and resumed the occupation of farming. He married Miss
Elizabeth Archer, and rented a farm in the neighborhood of his father's home. He
saw at once that his fortune would accumulate slowly under such circumstances,
and denied himself all save the necessities of life, in order to save money
wherewith to purchase a farm. Land in Ohio was increasing in value year by year,
and his attention was naturally drawn toward the cheaper lands in
Indiana.
Early in 1825, he visited this State---shaping the course
Allen County---and during that visit selected and entered a tract of land in
Washington Township. Returning to Ohio, he made all necessary preparations for
the journey, and in November, 1825, started, with his family and household
goods, for the new home, and his second struggle on the outposts of
civilization. He settled first on Little St. Joseph River, reaching his
destination December 6, 1825. After clearing a farm at that point, he made it
his home, and there resided until 1833, when he sold it and entered the farm
upon which he passed the residue of his life, and upon which his son Benjamin
now resides.
He was an acknowledge leader in the community of which he
was the first member, and from the organization of the township, in 1832, until
his death, in 1863, he was constantly associated with the official business of
the township as Justice of the Peace for twenty-five years as Township Clerk,
and Inspector of Elections at various times. He was a member of the Baptist
Church and a devout Christian and all who knew him unite in honoring his memory.
He had two daughters and one son, all of whom are now living.
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Notes for John ARCHER:
Taken from the "History of Allen County, Washington
Township" by L. H. Newton, written in 1880, page 180.
John was born September 22, 1822, in Montgomery County,
Ohio, and when three years of age, came with his parents to his present home. He
was reared amid the scenes peculiar to pioneer life, and possessed but few
opportunities for acquiring an education. His entire school-life was comprised
within a period of three months, and that at a time when he was too young to be
of service at home. Like the majority of pioneer lads, the principal part of his
education was in the daily routine of labor, yet he managed to find time for the
perusal of such books as he could obtain, and thus acquired a good general
knowledge. When nearly twenty-one years of age, he left home and accepted
employment in a brickyard. Subsequently he "hired out" to a farmer, taking
charge of the farm while its proprietor worked at the carpenter trade. It was
stipulated that he should have the privilege of attending school in the winter,
during his engagement but this part of the contract was never fulfilled, as his employer refused to continue his wages if he
lost the time by going to school.
On the 4th day of October, 1849, he was united in marriage
with Miss Jane Poinsett, daughter of Peter and Mary Poinsett. Prior to his
marriage, his father gave him a tract of land, upon which he built a cabin and
set out an orchard. To this, in later years, he added by purchase, and now has
200 acres, the larger portion of which is in a fine state of cultivation.
Mr. Archer, although not identified with any religious
denomination, is yet a firm believer in the articles of Christian faith, as set
forth by the Bible, and is a man of irreproachable morality. He has devoted a
lifetime to the pursuit of the occupation chosen in youth, and with successful
results. He has kept pace with the march of improvement and is regarded as one
of the substantial farmers of his township, and no one possesses the respect and
confidence of his neighbors in a more marked degree.
Eight children crowned the happiness of his married life,
vis, Ann Eliza, Mary J., William L., James W., Oliver A., John P., Winfield S.,
and Andrew J., of whom all are now living, save William L. and James W.
Obituary of John Archer from the Fort Wayne Journal
Gazette 22 Apr 1899
Headline: AN OLD RESIDENT DEAD
Sub headline 1: John Archer succumbs after a six months
illness
Sub headline 2: Was well known throughout the county -
served many years as a trustee and county commissioner - a mason and member of
Methodist church.
Mr. John Archer, who was well known to nearly every
resident of Allen county, died last night at 9 o'clock, the result of a
protracted illness of Bright's disease. His death occurred at the private
hospital of Dr. Luella Derbyshire, where he had been for some time taking
treatment.
The death of Mr. Archer removes one of the oldest and most
respected residents of Allen county. He was one of the early settlers of
Washington township, having come here with his father in 1825. He was born in
Montgomery county, Ohio, September 25, 1822. His father, David Archer, was
elected county commissioner in 1834, and served for four years. John Archer was
a man of indomitable energy. He was a Mason and a member of the Methodist
Episcopal church.
In the fall of 1844 he settled on the farm of 240 acres,
where he has since made his home. He attended school only three months with a
teacher named Hague, but learned well his life occupation, farming. For nearly
six years he was one of the board trustees of Washington township, and for
sixteen years was trustee under the present law, his last term expiring in 1886
he also served four years as assessor. He was formerly an old time Whig but in
later years became a republican.
On October 4, 1849, he was married to Mary Poinsett: born
in Montgomery county, Ohio. She died about a year ago. There are four living
children, Mrs. Soliday, of Hurd street, Winfield Archer, who now resides in
Nebraska, and Andrew and Oliver, who live on the farm in Washington
township.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock,
from his late residence, on the Coldwater road, in Washington township. The
interment will be at Lindenwood.
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Notes for John Milton SMEAD:
Obtained from The History of Allen County, Indiana, Washington Township,
written in 1880 by L. H. Newton, page 178
John M. Smead, a native of Guilford, VT., came to Fort
Wayne in 1836. He was a tanner and currier, and worked at that trade in Fort
Wayne until 1840. In that year, he removed to Washington Township, and in March
1840, married Mrs. Rachel Notestine, daughter of Thomas Hatfield, and widow of
Emanuel Notestine. He cleared and improved a farm, upon which he still
resides.
Notes for Albert SMEAD:
Obituary of Albert Smead from the Fort Wayne Journal
Gazette, 7 March 1919
Albert Smead Dies After Long Illness
Operated Trucking Business for Years Veteran of the Civil
War
Albert Smead, Seventy-eight years old, one of Fort Wayne's
most widely known truckmen, and a veteran of the civil was, died at his home,
1417 East Wayne street, at 3:50 o'clock yesterday afternoon from complications,
after a lingering illness covering a period of five years.
Mr. Smead was born in Allen county and received his
education in the schools of Fort Wayne. After the outbreak of the civil war he
enlisted February 14, 1862, in company 11, Indiana volunteer artillery, and
served until his discharge at Chattanooga, Tenn., February 13, 1865. After his
service he returned to this city, later engaging in the trucking business with
which he was associated for thirty-five years. For the past three weeks prior to
his death, he had been bed fast. He was a member of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians, and the Lawtan Wayne post, G. A. R., and of the Cathedral
congregation. Surviving relatives are the widow.
Funeral services will be conducted at an hour to be
announced later, at which friends are kindly requested to omit flowers.
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Notes for Benjamin HATFIELD:
From the "History of Allen County" ,Washington Township
section, page 179, written in 1880 by L. H. Newton
Benjamin Hatfield was born October 28, 1820, in Montgomery
County, Ohio, and came with his parents to Allen County, Ind., in the sixth year
of his age. Until nine years of age, he had never been permitted to attend a
school of any kind, and at that age received his first insight into the
mysteries of the primer, in a log schoolhouse, presided over by Alexander
Waldron -- a man whose deficient acquirements were lost in the love entertained
for him by his scholars. Through the medium of the "subscription schools" then
in vague, young Hatfield acquired a fair knowledge of the elementary branches,
and, for his subsequent education, is indebted to his own efforts. He was fond
or reading, and never lost an opportunity of improving his mind by the perusal
of such books as it was possible to obtain.
His school life covered a short period in the summer,
while he was still too young to be of service in the economy of the home farm.
As he grew older, he became a necessity to his father, and proved himself a
valuable assistant -- thus drifting naturally into a knowledge of farming, and
adopting that occupation, almost unconsciously, as his occupation in
life.
August 14, 1845, he was united in marriage to Miss Malinda
Valentine, a native of Franklin County, Ohio, and daughter of John and Susanna
Valentine, who were among the pioneers of that county. She has been to him a
helpmeet indeed, and a loving wife. A kind Providence has forborne to serve a
union so happily formed, and their silvery locks are crowned with a halo of
mutual devotion. Eight children came to bless his home and gather at evening in
a happy group about the fireside. Their names are Rachel, William, James John,
Martha, Elmira, Marriette and Henry, all of whom are now living. All have
reached maturity, and some have become heads of families. As the infirmities of
age begin to tell upon the father, his son -- young men -- have assumed the
management of the farm, thereby relieving him of all manual labor.
Mr. Hatfield is one of the oldest living settlers in the
township, and has been an interested observer of its growth and improvements. He
resides at the old homestead, and has a farm of 232, well improved. He has never
been a politician, and invariably declined all proffered positions of public
services.
Although not identified with any religious body, he has
been a cheerful contributor to the building and maintenance of churches and his
moral example in life is one thoroughly worthy of emulation.
Notes for Melinda VALENTINE:
Obituary of Melinda Hatfield from the Fort Wayne Journal
Gazette 26 Jan 1907
Mrs Malinda Hatfield, who had resided in Allen county for
seventy-four years, died, Friday morning at 5:30 o'clock at the home of her son,
James Hatfield, in Washington township, north of the city. Mrs. Hatfield had
been in failing health for several months and death was due to the infirmities
of age. She was over eighty-five years old.
Benjamin Hatfield, the husband of the deceased, passed
away twenty-one years ago and the surviving relatives include eight children ---
Mrs. Israel Luther, of Washington township Mrs. John Liscum, of Detroit Mrs.
George Pomeroy, of Chicago Miss Ettie Hatfield, of Washington township William
Hatfield, of Louisville, Ky. James Hatfield, of Washington township John
Hatfield, of Cincinnati, and Henry Hatfield, of Memphis, Tenn. There are also
two brothers, Jackson Valentine, of Fort Wayne, and Louis Valentine, of Benton
Harbor, Mich. There are ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mrs. Hatfield was born in Franklin county, near Columbus,
O., March 16, 1821, and came to Allen county in 1833 with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Valentine, settling in Eel River township. She was married in 1845 to
Mr. Hatfield, and removed to Washington township sixty-two years ago. She was
well known in the county and had many friends.
Notes for William HATFIELD:
News story from the Journal Gazette, 16 July 1911
Indianapolis, July 15 --- After sitting on the curbstone
at Alabama and North streets for several hours this afternoon, William Hatfield,
formerly of Fort Wayne, drew a revolver from his pocket and shot himself through
the head. He died within a few minutes. Coroner Durham found at the man's room,
915 Massachusetts avenue, a letter from Frank W. Luther, of Fort Wayne, who is
said to be Hatfield's nephew. Other letters indicated that Hatfield had been in
financial straits.
The new directory does not contain the name of William
Hatfield, although the 1910 book gives the name of William H. Hatfield, cigar
maker, employed by A. C. Baker, East Main street. The secretary of the cigar
makers local last night said the union has such a man on the books, and that he
has been on the sick list several days. The police were unable to give any
information, and no trace could be found of his nephew, Frank W. Luther. No
reason here could be learned for the man's rash act, although there is a number
of Hatfields in the city.
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Notes for Edward C. SMEAD:
Allen county supplementary index of death records, SCH-1, 38
Military service: Served in the Civil War enlisted 17 Feb 1865 as a Corporal
with H Company, 152nd Inf Reg, Indiana. Mustered out at Clarksburg, WV on 30 Aug
1865.
Notes for Thomas Edward SMEAD:
OBITUARY OF
Thomas Edward Smead
Death was due to general infection spreading from one
foot, which was bruised by the accidental blow of sledge hammer he was wielding.
The accident occurred last April, and soon afterward Mr. Smead spent a week in
the hospital, to which he was returned last Sunday. For some time up to last
spring, when his health failed he was employed as a driver by Day's transfer
lines.
Mr. Smead was born Oct. 16, 1869, in Fort Wayne, the son
of Edward and Sadie (Hicks) Smead. He was married to Rose Belle Brownsberger on
Dec. 30, 1897, in Fort Wayne. She survives with the following children: James,
John, Arthur and Allen Smead and Mrs. Fred Fedell, all of Elkhart, and Mrs. John
Lowell of Bristol. There also are five brothers William and Alfred of Quincy,
Mich. Charles and Joseph of Fort Wayne and Harry Smead of Detroit.
Notes for Wilbert (William) SMEAD:
Obituary of Wilbert Smead, 26 Nov 1962
Well Known Quincyite Dies
Quincy - Wilbert W. (Bill) Smead, 74, owner of the Quincy
Iron and Metal company for a number of years, died Sunday at the Branch County
Community Health Center. He had been seriously ill for about four weeks, and
death occurred at 1 P.M. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 P.M. at the
Diedrich Funeral Home, with the Rev. William L. Cruthers of California township
in charge. Burial will be in Lakeview cemetery. Mr. Smead, who lived at 35 Bond
St where he operated his business, was born March 29, 1888 in Fort Wayne, the
son of Wilbert And Sarah Smead. He married Maud Palmateer on March 10, 1906 in
Quincy, where they have lived since then. She survives. He was a member of the
Quincy K and P Lodge No. 201. Other survivors are two sons, Clifford and
Willard, and a daughter, Mrs. Earl (Dorothy) Duncan, all of Quincy seven
grandchildren and 13 great - grandchildren
Notes for Olive Maude PALMATEER:
Obituary of Olive Palmateer, 26 Feb 1979
Quincy - Maud Smead, 92, of 37 Berry St, died Saturday
evening, Feb 24 in the Mapel Lawn Care Facility. Funeral services will be held
Thursday at 2 P.M. at the Diedrich Funeral Home with the Rev. David Mihocko
officiating. Burial will be at the Lakeview Cemetery in Quincy. Mrs. Smead was
born Sept. 5, 1886 in Quincy, the daughter of Andrew and Sarah (Hopkins)
Palmateer. She married Wilbert Smead March 10, 1906 and he preceded her in death
Nov. 23, 1962. Mrs. Smead was a housewife and a life-long resident of Quincy.
Survivors include: two sons, Clifford and Willard, both of Quincy one daughter,
Mrs. Dorothy Duncan of Quincy seven grandchildren 17 great grandchildren and two
great-great grandchildren.
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