Descendants of

Elisha married Elizabeth KUNKLE, daughter of John KUNKLE and Mary STEINER. Elizabeth was born on 7 Aug 1798 and died on 2 Feb 1850 at age 51.

4776 M i. William DEVINNEY was born on 11 Aug 1821 and died on 5 May 1841 in Indiana Co., PA at age 19.

4777 F ii. Maria DEVINNEY was born on 28 Jun 1822 and died on 17 Aug 1831 at age 9.

4778 F iii. Mary DEVINNEY was born on 20 Dec 1823 and died on 23 Dec 1884 at age 61.

4779 M iv. John C. DEVINNEY was born on 19 Aug 1825 and died on 5 Aug 1897 at age 71.

4780 F v. Elizabeth DEVINNEY was born on 27 Oct 1827 and died on 19 Sep 1831 at age 3.

+ 4781 F vi. Sarah C. DEVINNEY was born on 12 Mar 1829 in Blacklick Twp., Indiana Co., PA, died on 15 Jan 1895 in Center Twp., Indiana Co., PA at age 65, and was buried in Jan 1895 in Bethel Cemetery.

4782 F vii. Margaret DEVINNEY was born on 8 Nov 1830 and died on 17 Aug 1831.

4784 M ix. James G. DEVINNEY was born on 14 May 1835 and died on 8 Mar 1895 at age 59.

4786 M xi. Joseph Dixon DEVINNEY was born in Jun 1840 and died on 25 Mar 1841.

2276. Charles J. MANNING was born on 19 Oct 1798 and died in Jul 1846 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN at age 47.

General Notes:
Charles J. Manning

RELATIONSHIP-MARRIAGE: Siblings, Charles J. and Thomas Storm Manning, married sisters, Mary Alice and Julia Robinson, on 10 Apr 1822 in a double wedding ceremony.

Charles married Mary Alice ROBINSON, daughter of Thomas ROBINSON and Unknown, on 10 Apr 1822.

General Notes:
Thomas Storm Manning

RELATIONSHIP-MARRIAGE: Siblings, Charles J. and Thomas Storm Manning, married sisters, Mary Alice and Julia Robinson, on 10 Apr 1822 in a double wedding ceremony.

DEATH-CONFLICT: Died in either, Hamilton Co., OH or Bennington, VT.

Thomas married Julia ROBINSON, daughter of Thomas ROBINSON and Unknown, on 10 Apr 1822.

John married Sarah Ann SCHENCK, daughter of Peter Henry SCHENCK and Harriet COURTNEY, on 29 Mar 1826. Sarah was born in 1808, died in 1868 in "Tau Marina", Emmitsburg, MD at age 60, and was buried in 1868 in New York.

+ 4791 M i. Charles Augustus MANNING was born on 28 Mar 1827 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

4792 F ii. Louise Gertrude MANNING was born on 29 May 1829 and died on 8 Sep 1831 at age 2.

2280. William Henry MANNING was born on 1 Feb 1807 and died on 12 Oct 1854 in Monroe, Monroe Co., MI at age 47.

4806 M iv. James Manning LIVINGSTON died in 1863 in Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA.

+ 4822 F i. Anna Cora FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 8 Feb 1867 and died on 1 Apr 1957 at age 90.

2299. Edmond Randolph GLENN was born in Dec 1805 in Mason Co., KY, died on 13 Feb 1871 in Urbana, Champaign Co., OH at age 65, and was buried in Feb 1871 in Urbana, Champaign Co., OH, Oakdale Cemetery.

Edmond married Jane HAGERMAN, daughter of Simon HAGERMAN and Katherine HARCULUS, in 1829. Jane was born on 16 May 1805 in Sharon, Hamilton Co., OH, died on 31 Mar 1887 in Urbana, Champaign Co., OH at age 81, and was buried in Apr 1887 in Urbana, Champaign Co., OH, Oakdale Cemetery.

+ 4824 M ii. Isaac Drake GLENN was born on 27 Apr 1830 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, died on 26 Apr 1894 in Urbana, Champaign Co., OH at age 63, and was buried in Apr 1894 in Urbana, Champaign Co., OH, Oakdale Cemetery.

2300. David Leroy RANDOLPH was born on 20 Feb 1825 in Union Twp., Warren Co., IL, died on 28 Aug 1911 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL at age 86, and was buried in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Leroy Randolph

BIRTH: 20 Feb 1825 near the town of Lebanon, in Union Twp., Warren Co., OH

SPOUSE: David Leroy Randolph was the 2nd spouse of Jane (Wade) Brawdy.

RESIDENCES: Warren Co., OH; Elizabeth Twp., Miami Co., OH; 1010 E. Calhoun Street and 726 E. Adams and 214 W. Jefferson all in Macomb, McDonough Co., IL.

Problem: Did he die on 30 Aug 1911 in McDonough Co., IL or as listed in the biographical sketch, 28 Aug 1911 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL?

BIOGRAPHY:
David LeRoy Randolph spent most of his childhood on the farm in Warren Co., OH. In the early 1840's, David Stout Randolph, his father, moved with his family to Elizabeth Twp., Miami Co., OH. It was there that David LeRoy Randolph met his future wife, Sarah Jane Bousman. Sarah was born on 26 Nov 1828 in Miami Co., OH, the daughter of William Bousman and Margaret Shell, from VA.

David and Sarah were married on 7 Oct. 1847. They lived in Miami Co., OH for the first five years of their marriage, and had their first three children there. In Nov. of 1852, David LeRoy Randolph, his father, David Stout, and their families moved to McDonough Co., IL.

David lived a couple of years in Macomb, IL and then bought a farm of 160 acres, 4 miles North and 3 miles East of Macomb, located in Twp 6N, R2W, NW 1/4, of Sec 15. He lived there until after Sarah died in 1876.

It is believed that after he married his 2nd wife, Mrs. Rebecca Brawdy, that they lived on the farm in Emmet Twp. which she inherited from her husband, John Brawdy. David may have inherited this land when she died. At any rate, David's son, John, was later the owner of a farm in Emmet Twp. which was orginally a part of John Brawdy's land.

After Rebecca Randolph died, 14 Oct 1888, David moved back to Macomb, IL and lived first at 1010 E. Calhoun St. He then lived at 726 E. Adams, and later at 214 W. Jefferson. His youngest daughter, Ida Belle lived with him in Macomb until she married in 1895. Afterwards she and her husband, Albert Whipple lived with him until they moved to Peoria, around 1905.

After her husband died in 1890, Ann Rebecca, another daughter, also lived with him until she moved to Keokuk, IA, sometime after 1894, but earlier that 1900.

In March of 1911, David went to live with Ida Belle and Albert Whipple in Peoria, and he died there on 28 Aug 1911. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb with his first wife, Sarah.

Sarah Jane (Bousman) Randolph, died on 2 Sept. 1876, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery.
(Furnished by: Adrian B, Cook 90 E. Bonita Ave., Sierra Madre, CA. 91024-2507)

David married Sarah Jane BOUSMAN, daughter of William BOUSMAN and Margaret SHELL, on 7 Oct 1847 in Elizabeth Twp., Miami Co., OH. Sarah was born on 26 Nov 1828 in Miami Co., OH, died on 2 Sep 1876 in Mc Donough Co., IL at age 47, and was buried in Sep 1876 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

+ 4826 M i. William Perrine RANDOLPH was born on 9 Nov 1848 in Miami Co., OH and died on 24 Feb 1918 in Illinois at age 69.

+ 4827 F ii. Mary Emma RANDOLPH was born on 4 Sep 1850 in Miami Co., OH and died on 27 Jul 1937 in Oklahoma at age 86.

+ 4828 F iii. Nancy Jane RANDOLPH was born on 22 Jan 1852 in Miami Co., OH and died on 7 May 1944 in Illinois at age 92.

+ 4829 M iv. John J. RANDOLPH was born on 6 May 1854 in Illinois and died on 19 Apr 1918 in Illinois at age 63.

4830 M v. Frank H. RANDOLPH was born on 2 Apr 1856 in Illinois and died on 21 Mar 1907 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA at age 50.

+ 4831 F vi. Ann Rebecca RANDOLPH was born on 23 Feb 1860 in Illinois and died on 23 Sep 1946 in California at age 86.

4832 M vii. James B. RANDOLPH was born on 26 May 1858 in Illinois and died on 29 Nov 1858 in Illinois.

4833 M viii. Melvin T. RANDOLPH was born in Aug 1862 in Illinois and died in Sep 1862 in Illinois.

+ 4834 M ix. Charles Elmer RANDOLPH was born on 8 May 1864 in Illinois and died on 13 Dec 1947 in California at age 83.

4835 M x. Joseph Edward RANDOLPH was born in 1866 in Illinois and died on 29 Jan 1873 in Illinois at age 7.

+ 4836 F xi. Ida Belle RANDOLPH was born on 22 Nov 1869 in Illinois and died on 5 Mar 1955 in Illinois at age 85.

4837 F xii. Dollie R. RANDOLPH was born on 5 Jan 1876 in Illinois and died on 29 Nov 1876 in Illinois.

David next married Rebecca Jane WADE on 14 Dec 1877 in Emmet Twp., Mc Donough Co., IL. Rebecca was born about 1835 in Missouri, died on 14 Oct 1888 in Illinois about age 53, and was buried in Oct 1888 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

2305. Elizabeth Jane HAMPTON was born on 19 May 1835 in Miami Co., OH and died on 5 Jan 1909 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL at age 73.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Jane Hampton

AKA: Might have been called, Jane.

RESIDENCES: Sep 1922, Galesburg, IL at the time of the death of her daughter, Rose.

Elizabeth married Francis E. FOWLER, son of George FOWLER and Sarah MOORE. Francis was born on 3 Oct 1834 in Salem, Essex Co., MA, died on 27 Aug 1888 at age 53, and was buried on 30 Aug 1888 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

4839 M i. Issadore FOWLER was born about 1859, died in Feb 1882 about age 23, and was buried on 8 Feb 1882.

4841 F iii. Rose E. FOWLER was born about 1883, died about 1 Sep 1922 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL about age 39, and was buried on 3 Sep 1922.

4843 F v. Mary H. FOWLER was born on 20 Dec 1867 and died on 9 May 1868 in Illinois.

4844 M vi. Wilson W. FOWLER was born on 13 Aug 1869 and died on 28 Sep 1869.

4846 F viii. Katie L. FOWLER was born on 12 Jan 1874 and died on 24 May 1874.

2307. Benjamine R. HAMPTON was born on 12 Apr 1821 in Warren Co., IL, died about 28 Mar 1886 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL about age 64, and was buried on 28 Mar 1886 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Benjamine R. Hampton

QUESTION-NAME: Was there really a "e" on the end of his first name?

BIOGRAPHY-OCCUPATION:
Benjamine R. Hampton worked as a wool carder, until the family moved to Macomb, IL, about 1840.

He entered the law office of Cyrus Walker, and became a lawyer.

He was the founder of the "By-Stander" Newspaper in Macomb, Il and was editor of the "Macomb Journal" for many years.

In 1870, he served as State Senator, in the Twenty-Seventh and Twenty-Eighth assemblies.
(Furnished by: Ann Horne)

CENSUS: 1860, IL (place not specified in the extraction)
B.R. Hampton, 39, farmer, 10,000/1500, OH; Angelina, 32, KY
David, 8, IL; William, 5, IL; Male, 2, IL
Louisa Thompson, 10, IL
[Note: Louisa (Hail) Thompson was the sister of Angeline Hail, could that be who is listed in the census? If so, the age of "10" would be an error. REH]

CENSUS: 1870, McDonough Co., IL, Macomb 2nd Ward, 30/30
Hampton, B.R., 49, editor, OH; Adeline, 44, keeps house, KY
David H., 19, printer, IL; William, 15, IL; Durham, 12, IL

RESIDENCES-OCCUPATION:
1876 Macomb Directory had the following entries: Benjamin R. Hampton, and Wm. H. Hainline, editors and proprietors "Macomb Journal", 8 N Randolph, res. 62 E. Carroll. Miss Hattie Hampton, dress maker, listed as boards 62 E. Carroll, the home of Benjamin R. Hampton.

CENSUS: 1880, McDonough Co., IL, City of Macomb, 182/194
Hampton, Benjamin R., 59, Ed Macomb Journal, OH NJ OH
Angeline R., 53, KY NC KY
Durham V., 21, photographer, IL OH KY

CEMETERY: Benjamine R. Hampton is buried in Lot 34, Block 3 at Oakwood Cemetery, Macomb, IL. the lot is located on the east side of Oakwood Ave. He was buried 28 Mar. 1886 at the age of 65. Cause of death listed as heart disease. His father is listed as Van C. Hampton. Spouse is listed as Angeline E. Hail. His issue is listed as follows: Mary, Lizzie, David H., William R., Durham V., Benjamine.

BIOGRAPHY:
History of McDonough County, [Illinois] [1885] p. 524:
Hon. B. R. Hampton, the son of Van C. and Elizabeth Hampton, was born in Warren Co., OH, Apr. 12, 1821. At about three years of age he was taken by his parents to Miami Co., OH, which was at that time a wilderness, and there his early days were spent working in a woolen factory. In 1840, he emigrated to IL, arriving in the embryonic city of Macomb in November of that year. The following year he entered the law office of Cyrus Walker, as a student, and was duly admitted to the bar in 1843.

In 1859, Mr. Hampton was elected a member of the board of supervisors of this county, which place he filled well and satisfactorily for 11 years, although not consecutively, the last being in 1872 to the same.

In the 27th general assembly he was appointed chairman of the committee on printing, and that of domestic relations, the last of which prepared the "Dram Shop Act," now on the statute book of the state. He was, also, a member of the following committees: Corporations, appointment, and counties and townships organization.

In the 28th assembly he was chairman of the committees, on general expenses of the assembly and of miscellaneous business, and a member of the committees, on the revision of the state laws, approperations, corporations, reformatory institutions, judicial dept., fees and salaries, and on printing. Mr. Hampton has the honor of being the author of a bill authorizing the revised statute of 1874, to be published by the state, and sold to the people at the price of two dollars per copy. a praiseworthy and excellent measure. This bill was introduced Mar. 7, and notwithstanding the strong opposition of certain interested parties, was passed by the senate on the 24th of the same month.

Mr. Hampton was united in marriage with Angeline E., a daughter of D. Hail, listed under William S. Hail, Sr. brother of Angeline, the following information: father, Durham Hail, mother, Margaret O. Sympson. Sib: Louisa [Thompson], Malida [Shaw], Patsey Ann [West], Jennie [Baker], John D., Alexander, Angeline E. [Hampton], Susan [Orendorff], Thomas], of Franklin, KY, Apr. 2, 1845, and they are the parents of six children, three of whom are living - David H., William R., and Durham V.

In politics he is a republican, but is not ultra radical on that subject.

In the year 1855, Mr. Hampton became the editor and publisher of the Macomb "Enterprise", since which time, with the exception of five years, from 1860 - 1865, he has been engaged in the newspaper business, and is at this time, in company with his eldest son D. H., publishing the Illinois "By-Stander", one of the best and cheapest papers in this part of the state.

Benjamine married Angeline E. HAIL, daughter of Durham HAIL and Margaret O. SYMPSON, on 2 Apr 1845 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL. Angeline was born between 1826 and 1828 in Kentucky.

2308. David S. HAMPTON was born on 14 Mar 1823 in Warren Co., IL, died on 30 Jun 1886 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL at age 63, and was buried on 1 Jul 1886 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

David married Harriet S. UNKNOWN. Harriet was born about 1835, died in 1905 in Jacksonville, Morgan, IL about age 70, and was buried in 1905 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

4853 M i. Charles HAMPTON was born on 9 May 1859 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, died on 13 Sep 1860 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL at age 1, and was buried in Sep 1860 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

2310. John HAMPTON was born about 1827 in Ohio, died about 18 Apr 1919 about age 92, and was buried on 20 Apr 1919 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Hampton

RESIDENCES: 1898, 629 N. Randolph, Macomb, IL; 1904/1905 631 N. Johnson, Macomb, IL.

RECOLLECTIONS:
In a book belonging to Eileen Worthington, the following was from pg. 2. "In the following memoir, John Hampton recalls Macomb, [IL] in 1844, when he arrived in town. He was 17 years old that year. He had come from Ohio with his father, Van C. Hampton, who established an early woolen mill northwest of the square."

DEATH-BURIAL: Died of the effects of gangrene, probably at Macomb, McDonough Co., IL He was 92 years, 3 months, 9 days old. He was buried on 20 Apr 1919 at the Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb, McDonough Co., IL.
(Furnished by Karen Martin)

2311. Rebecca E. HAMPTON was born in 1829 in Warren Co., IL, died on 12 Jun 1860 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL at age 31, and was buried in Jun 1860 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Good Hope Cemetery.

Rebecca married Daniel Middleton CRABB, son of John CRABB and Ann FLEMING, on 6 Mar 1850 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL. Daniel was born on 14 May 1823 in Frederick Co., VA, died about 3 Nov 1905 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL about age 82, and was buried about Nov 1905 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Good Hope Cemetery.

4859 U iv. Unknown CRABB was born about Jun 1860 in Illinois, died on 11 Aug 1860 in Illinois, and was buried in Aug 1860 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Good Hope Cemetery.

2312. William L. HAMPTON was born in 1833 in Miami Co., OH and died on 4 Feb 1884 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL at age 51.

William married Rachel Ann JONES on 25 Dec 1856 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL.

2313. Van Culen HAMPTON III was born about 1838 in Miami Co., OH and died on 19 Dec 1887 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL about age 49.

General Notes:
Van Culen Hampton, III

RESIDENCES: Miami Co., OH; Hutchinson, KS; Macomb, IL

BIOGRAPHY:
Van Culen Hampton, III, was born in Miami Co., OH., and was employed in the woolen mill started by his father, for many years. Shortly after he and Phoebe Jane [Jennie] were married, they moved to a homestead near Hutchinson, KS. They arrived at the beginning of years of drought and infestations of grasshoppers, and after battling the elements for ten years, they returned to Macomb, [IL] in 1880, discouraged with dry land farming. Van was first employed again at the woolen mill, and later held army engineering jobs, particulary those involved with steam engines and equipment. He was school janitor for some years. In the fall of 1887, he was employed to operate the steam engine for a threshing machine and during inclement weather, he caught a cold which led to his demise, at the age of 50.
(Furnished by: Karen Martin)

Van married Phoeba Jane RUNKLE on 20 Sep 1868 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL. Phoeba was born about 1849, died in Feb 1902 about age 53, and was buried on 20 Feb 1902.

4861 F i. Josephine L. HAMPTON was buried in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

2316. Mary E. RANDOLPH was born on 22 May 1830 in Union Twp., Warren Co., IL, died on 20 Aug 1866 in Ohio at age 36, and was buried in Aug 1966 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, Lebanon Cemetery.

Mary married Martin BROWN, son of Caleb BROWN and Mary ADAMS, on 7 Feb 1849 in Warren Co., IL. Martin was born on 7 Dec 1826 in Clermont Co., OH, died on 23 Aug 1883 in Ohio at age 56, and was buried in Aug 1883 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, Lebanon Cemetery.

2319. Jacob RANDOLPH was born in 1835 in Union Twp., Warren Co., IL, died on 4 Jan 1900 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 65, and was buried in Jan 1900 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Woodland Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jacob Randolph

BIOGRAPHY:
Jacob W. Randolph was born in 1835, in Union Twp. Warren Co., OH., the third child of John Randolph and Eleanor Weaver. He came to Macomb, Illinois, and on 27 Oct 1863, he was married to Kate Wooley. Kate was a daughter of Lewis B. Wooley, of Pennington's Point. They later moved to Des Moines, IA. Kate died in Des Moines on 4 Jan. 1900. They are both buried in the Woodland Cemetery in Des Moines, IA. They had a son and two daughters who survived them, in Des Moines.

Jacob married Kate WOOLEY, daughter of Lewis B. WOOLEY and Unknown, on 27 Oct 1863 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL. Kate was born in 1840 in Ohio, died on 7 Dec 1896 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 56, and was buried in Dec 1896 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Woodland Cemetery.

2323. John RANDOLPH was born on 16 Jul 1845 in Nr. Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, died on 26 Nov 1919 in Dawson, Dallas Co., IA at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1919 in Dawson, Dallas Co., IA, Dawson Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Randolph

MARRIAGE-ANNIVERSARY: John and Naomi Randolph were married, 52 years, 8 months, 9 days.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Attended Presbyterian Church

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY:
John had walked uptown to get the mail, with his granddaughter, Pearl, who was on her way to school. He died of a heart attack, soon after returning home.

OBITUARY: Perry Daily Chief, Nov 1919.

BURIAL: Funeral held at U.B. Church, Dawson, Dallas Co., IA. Service conducted by John's old friend and pastor, Rev. H.H. Jones of Sumner, IA assisted by Rev. F.L. Brock, of the home church.

John married Naomi Jane BUNDY, daughter of Franklin BUNDY and Jane SWANGER, on 21 Mar 1867 in Blue Ball, Warren Co., IL. Naomi was born on 11 Dec 1848 in Mason, Warren Co., IL, died on 23 Jul 1937 in Spencer, Clay Co., IA at age 88, and was buried in Jul 1937 in Dawson, Dallas Co., IA, Dawson Cemetery.

+ 4877 M i. Charles Thomas RANDOLPH was born on 9 Sep 1869 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, died on 19 Jan 1945 in Dawson, Dallas Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in Jan 1945 in Dawson, Dallas Co., IA, Kelsey Cemetery.

+ 4878 F ii. Ada E. RANDOLPH was born on 3 Jul 1870 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, died on 26 Sep 1948 in Dawson, Dallas Co., IA at age 78, and was buried on 29 Sep 1948 in Dawson, Dallas Co., IA, Kelsey Cemetery.

4879 F iii. Nora RANDOLPH was born in 1872, died in 1872, and was buried in 1872 in Commerce, Polk Co., IA.

+ 4880 M iv. De_Leon Burt RANDOLPH was born on 29 Nov 1874 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, died on 15 May 1953 in Spencer, Clay Co., IA at age 78, and was buried in May 1953 in Spencer, Clay Co., IA, Riverside Cemetery.

+ 4881 M v. John Franklin RANDOLPH was born on 11 Feb 1877 in Walnut Twp., Polk Co., IA, died on 27 Jun 1960 in Perry, Dallas Co., IA at age 83, and was buried in Jun 1960 in Dawson, Dallas Co., IA, Kelsey Cemetery.

4882 M vi. Harry Clyde RANDOLPH was born on 23 Jul 1880 in Walnut Twp., Polk Co., IA, died on 12 May 1948 in Perry, Dallas Co., IA at age 67, and was buried in May 1948 in Odell, Livingston Co., IL.

+ 4883 M vii. Arthur Clinton RANDOLPH was born on 9 Jun 1882 in Campbell, Polk Co., IA, died on 8 Aug 1955 in Keokuk, Lee Co., IA at age 73, and was buried in Aug 1955 in Dawson, Dallas Co., IA, Kelsey Cemetery.

+ 4884 M viii. Roy Bundy RANDOLPH was born on 13 Mar 1886 in Dawson, Dallas Co., IA, died in Sep 1958 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN at age 72, and was buried in Sep 1958 in Dawson, Dallas Co., IA, Kelsey Cemetery.

+ 4885 F ix. Lida Ethyl RANDOLPH was born on 13 Jun 1888 in Dawson, Dallas Co., IA, died on 29 Jul 1966 in Perry, Dallas Co., IA at age 78, and was buried in Jul 1966 in Perry, Dallas Co., IA, Violet Hill Cemetery.

+ 4886 F x. Hazel Dell RANDOLPH was born on 27 Jul 1891 in Dawson, Dallas Co., IA, died on 21 Jan 1963 in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 71, and was buried in Jan 1963 in Bell, Los Angeles Co., CA.

2324. James Stern RANDOLPH was born on 25 May 1848 in Union Twp., Warren Co., IL, died on 26 Mar 1887 in Union Twp., Warren Co., IL at age 38, and was buried in Mar 1887 in South Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, Fellowship Cemetery.

General Notes:
James Stern Randolph

OCCUPATION: Farmed his father's farm.

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Died of heart failure

James married Sarah BEEDLE, daughter of Charles BEEDLE and Almira SIMPKINS, on 14 Dec 1870 in Union Twp., Warren Co., IL. Sarah was born on 4 Sep 1849 in Warren Co., IL, died on 15 Jan 1908 in Lawton, Comanche Co., OK at age 58, and was buried in Jan 1908 in South Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, Fellowship Cemetery.

4887 F i. Rosa RANDOLPH was born on 18 Jan 1872 in Ohio and died in 1955 in Ohio at age 83.

Lizzie married Robert Bruce SMITH on 24 Oct 1895 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL. Robert was born in 1871 and died in 1929 in Ohio at age 58.

Lizzie next married Rolland CHASE after Jan 1896 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL.

4889 F iii. Elsie RANDOLPH was born on 28 Dec 1875 in Ohio and died on 28 Aug 1905 in Ohio at age 29.

Elsie married J. Oakley PENCE on 24 Jan 1898 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL. J. was born in 1877 and died in 1927 in Ohio at age 50.

+ 4890 F iv. Izabinda Baker RANDOLPH was born on 27 Dec 1879 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL and died in Jun 1965 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA at age 85.

+ 4891 F v. Roxanna Maude RANDOLPH was born on 15 Oct 1882 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL and died on 8 Aug 1919 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT at age 36.

2325. Alivia RANDOLPH was born on 2 May 1851 in Warren Co., IL, died on 28 Mar 1885 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL at age 33, and was buried in Mar 1885 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, Lebanon Cemetery.

Alivia married Ennis RIKER on 13 Sep 1867 in Warren Co., IL. Ennis was born on 18 Feb 1841, died on 10 Dec 1907 in Ohio at age 66, and was buried in Dec 1907 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, Lebanon Cemetery.

4893 M ii. Charles E. RIKER was born on 8 Mar 1874 in Ohio, died on 27 Nov 1885 at age 11, and was buried in Nov 1885 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, Lebanon Cemetery.

2326. Rachel Lavina MORGAN was born on 16 Jun 1816 in Cabarrus Co., NC and died on 20 May 1887 in Lowndes Co., AL at age 70.

Rachel married John Lawrence KIRKPATRICK, son of James KIRKPATRICK and Martha Caroline BARR, on 23 Jul 1835. John was born on 7 Aug 1813 in Lancaster Dist., Lancaster Co., SC and died on 12 Sep 1891 in Butler Co., AL at age 78.

4894 M i. James Archibald KIRKPATRICK was born on 15 Jun 1836 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 30 Jun 1862 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 26.

4895 F ii. Emily Jane KIRKPATRICK was born on 23 Jul 1838 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 12 May 1912 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL at age 73.

4896 F iii. Mary Elizabeth KIRKPATRICK was born on 15 Jun 1840 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 2 Apr 1844 in , Butler at age 3.

4897 F iv. Minerva Ann KIRKPATRICK was born on 19 Dec 1841 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 9 May 1868 in Lowndes Co., AL at age 26.

4898 M v. William Morgan KIRKPATRICK was born on 3 Oct 1843 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 10 May 1917 in Belton, Bell Co., TX at age 73.

4899 M vi. Martin Witherspoon KIRKPATRICK was born on 23 Oct 1845 in Butler Co., AL and died on 25 Nov 1919 in Lowndes Co., AL at age 74.

4900 M vii. Robert Mc_Kemie KIRKPATRICK was born on 28 Jan 1848 in Butler Co., AL and died on 6 Aug 1888 in Westminster, Oconee Co., SC at age 40.

4901 M viii. Milton Randolph KIRKPATRICK was born on 16 Jun 1850 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 24 Jan 1928 in Montreat, Buncombe Co., NC at age 77.

+ 4902 M ix. John Alexander KIRKPATRICK was born on 2 Sep 1852 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 24 May 1928 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL at age 75.

4903 M x. Infant KIRKPATRICK was born on 24 Jul 1855 and died on 21 Sep 1855 in Lowndes Co., AL.

4904 M xi. Willie Preston KIRKPATRICK was born on 18 Aug 1856 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 2 Jun 1857 in Lowndes Co., AL.

4905 M xii. Junius Watson KIRKPATRICK was born on 19 Nov 1858 in Lowndes Co., AL and died on 12 Mar 1940 in Lowndes Co., AL at age 81.

2333. Martha Wylie LAKE was born about 20 May 1819 in Greene Co., GA and died on 27 Apr 1871 in Hickory Valley, Hardeman Co., TN about age 51.

General Notes:
Martha Wylie Lake

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 20 May 1819 (CFA II, p. 356); 10 May 1819 (CFA II, p. 327)

Martha married George Washington HARRIS, son of Robert William HARRIS and Margaret ROBB, on 10 May 1836 in Hardeman Co., TN. George was born on 13 Jul 1799 in North Carolina and died on 21 Mar 1867 in Hickory Valley, Hardeman Co., TN at age 67.

4906 F i. Margaret Jane HARRIS was born on 18 Apr 1837 in Hardeman Co., TN and died on 4 May 1907 at age 70.

4907 M ii. Robert Justus HARRIS was born on 10 Jul 1838 in Hardeman Co., TN and died on 4 Dec 1905 at age 67.

4908 F iii. Mary Elizabeth HARRIS was born on 10 May 1840 in Hardeman Co., TN and died on 30 Mar 1860 at age 19.

4909 M iv. George Washington HARRIS Jr. was born on 12 Aug 1844 in Hardeman Co., TN and died on 8 Jan 1864 at age 19.

4910 M v. Matthew Laird HARRIS was born on 12 Jul 1842 in Hardeman Co., TN and died on 30 Jul 1864 at age 22.

4911 M vi. Charles Edwin HARRIS was born on 28 Sep 1846 in Hardeman Co., TN and died on 6 Dec 1935 at age 89.

4912 F vii. Martha Ann HARRIS was born on 7 Sep 1848 in Hardeman Co., TN and died in 1891 at age 43.

4913 F viii. Sarah Temperance HARRIS was born on 24 Feb 1850 in Hardeman Co., TN and died in 1923 at age 73.

4914 M ix. Richard Henry HARRIS was born on 26 Nov 1853 in Hardeman Co., TN and died in Aug 1860 at age 6.

+ 4915 M x. Joseph John HARRIS was born on 6 Dec 1855 in Hickory Valley, Hardeman Co., TN and died on 23 Mar 1935 in Saulsbury, Hardeman Co., TN at age 79.

2351. Elizabeth Baxter HARRIS was born on 24 Jul 1832 in Greene Co., GA, died on 15 Jun 1906 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX at age 73, and was buried in Jan 1906 in Green Hill Cemetery.

Elizabeth married Alexander COBB, son of Samuel B. COBB and Mary (Polly) GRICE, in 1858 in Jefferson, Cass Co., TX. Alexander was born on 6 Nov 1827 in Traupe Co., GA, died on 29 Mar 1908 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX at age 80, and was buried in Mar 1908 in Green Hill Cemetery.

+ 4921 F vi. Minnie Myrtle COBB was born on 24 Jan 1877 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX and died on 28 Jan 1968 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX at age 91.

2352. Nancy Ellen CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1834 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL and died on 3 Apr 1923 in Butte, Jackson Co., OR at age 88.

Nancy married Robert L. PARKER Dr., son of Wanton H. PARKER Dr. and Rosannah LEMMON, about 19 Dec 1850. Robert was born on 5 Jan 1830 in Ohio and died about 22 Apr 1907 in Butte Falls, Jackson Co., OR about age 77.

4922 M i. William W. PARKER was born on 11 Oct 1853 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA.

+ 4923 F ii. Mary Lucretia PARKER was born on 25 Jan 1859 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, died about 9 Jan 1957 in Lebanon, Linn Co., OR about age 97, and was buried in Jan 1957 in Lakeview, Lake Co., OR.

4924 F iii. Ellen H. PARKER was born on 14 Feb 1867 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA.

2353. John D. CONGER was born on 4 Apr 1836 in Springfield, Mc Lean Co., IL, died on 31 Jul 1924 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA at age 88, and was buried in Aug 1924 in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

General Notes:
John D. Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Lydia Howell

Problem: Was the middle initial "B." or as listed in CFA II, p. 140, "D."?
John B. on p. 719 of CFA II.

MILITARY:
John Conger enlisted as 3rd Sgt. Co. A, Regt. Iowa Infantry. He was described as: age 24, height 5 ft. 11 in., complexion dark, eyes black, hair black, occupation farmer. He enlisted at Eldora.

He was promoted to 2nd Sgt. on 17 Apr 1863.

In action at Shiloh, TN on 6 Apr 1862; Corinth, MS wounded 3 Oct 1862; skirmish before Jackson, MS 14 May 1863. In action at Vicksburg from May 19 to June 22, 1863; also at Jackson, MS from 10 Jul to 17 Jul 1863; also at Brandon, MS July 19.

He was promoted to Sgt. on 1 Jul 1863; enlisted as a Vet Vol 25 Dec 1863. He was in action at Moush White River 22 Jun 1864. In action at Nashville, TN on the 15 & 16th of Dec 1864. Promoted to 1st Sgt on 16 Jan 1865. While in Corinth, MS he was wounded in the right thigh and spent some time in the hospital. He was promoted from 1st Sgt. to 1st Lieut. on 16 Jan 1864 and to Capt. on 18 Feb 1865. While in the service as a Vet Vol he spent some time recruiting in Iowa. He was honorably discharged as a Captain on 20 Jan 1866.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, 140 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: The death certificate records the cause of death as Senility. On his Declaration for Pension it states that "He is so nearly helpless and blind as to require regular person aid and attendance of another."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, 140 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Pinina Ann BENSON, daughter of John BENSON and Unknown. Pinina was born on 6 Dec 1844 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died in Jan 1930 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA at age 85.

+ 4925 M i. Fred Benson CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1868 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA.

4926 M ii. Frank Reed CONGER was born on 14 Apr 1870 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA and died on 28 Jan 1899 at age 28.

4927 M iii. Harold Riley CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1872 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA.

4928 M iv. John Samuel CONGER was born on 3 Jul 1875 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA and died on 19 Dec 1965 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 90.

+ 4929 M v. Max Omar CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1881 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA and died about 1 Dec 1968 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA about age 87.

2357. Mary Susan CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1830 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL and died on 22 Oct 1856 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA at age 26.

General Notes:
Mary Susan Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Lydia Howell

CHILDREN: 4 children, according to the Will of her father.

Mary married William Thomas BLAIR on 24 Dec 1846 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL. William was born in Kentucky.

+ 4930 F i. Sarah Jane BLAIR was born on 12 Nov 1847 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 13 Feb 1919 in Brownsville, Nemaha Co., NE at age 71.

General Notes:
Samuel Oscar Conger

CENSUS: 1870 Eldora, Iowa

MILITARY: Enrolled at Danvers, IL in the 94th Illinois (?), transferred to Co. F, 37th Illinois on 7 Feb 1875 [sic, probably should read, 1865], mustered out 6 Feb 1866.

CHILDREN-HEALTH_HISTORY: A letter from him, dated 20 Jan 1911, stated that he had only one daughter living at that time -- Susan Opal Powlson, and that she had two girls and a boy.

He was suffering with rheumatism in his side and breast, which was so severe he could not sleep in bed at night, but in a rocking chair. He found no relief for his illness at Hot Springs, Ark. or in Des Moines, Iowa.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 457 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

4934 M i. Robert Lee CONGER was born about 1860 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died before 20 Jan 1911.

4935 F ii. Ellen CONGER was born in 1868 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died before 20 Jan 1911.

2363. Benjamin Franklin CONGER was born on 8 Sep 1848 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died in Sep 1916 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA at age 68.

General Notes:
Benjamin Franklin Conger

RESIDENCES: 1881, probably in Dallas Co., IA

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 11 Sep 1849 (CFA I, p. 41)

Benjamin married Mary Geneva SNEDAKER on 8 Mar 1876 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. Mary was born on 11 Aug 1854 in Knox Co., OH.

4937 M i. Robert Guy CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1876 and died on 16 Oct 1881 at age 4.

+ 4938 M ii. Claude Merritt CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1881 in Milburn, Dallas Co., IA.

4939 F iii. Emma Mable CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1883 and died on 10 Jun 1884.

Elizabeth married Jesse BENSON on 24 Sep 1864 in Mc Lean Co., IL. Jesse was born in 1839 in White Oak Grove, Mc Lean Co., IL.

4941 F i. Nannie BENSON was born on 12 Nov 1865 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died in 1899 at age 34.

2368. Robert M. CONGER was born on 14 May 1843 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 25 Sep 1911 in Waverly, Coffey Co., KS at age 68.

General Notes:
Robert M. Conger

RECOLLECTIONS: Robert M. Conger was one of 3 delegates to present the 47th star (for Oklahoma) to the Union Flag in Philadelphia, PA. [Note: No source citation. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 42a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: Robert M. Conger enlisted in the 84th Ill. Inf. on 14 Feb 1864, transferred to Co. F, 37th Ill. Inf. and was discharged 16 Jun 1866.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 446 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Robert married Melissa Ann BENSON on 5 Dec 1866 in Mc Lean Co., IL. Melissa was born on 24 Nov 1840 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 23 Dec 1921 in Bristow, Creek Co., OK at age 81.

+ 4945 M i. Isaac Darius CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1867 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 5 Oct 1932 in Waverly, Coffey Co., KS at age 64.

+ 4946 F ii. Nannie Belle CONGER was born on 23 Apr 1869 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL, died on 26 Jul 1942 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS at age 73, and was buried in Jul 1942 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS, Stringtown Cemetery.

+ 4947 M iii. Lorain B. CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1872 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL, died in 1935 in Bristow, Creek Co., OK at age 63, and was buried in 1935 in Oak Lawn Cemetery.

+ 4948 M iv. Ollie D. CONGER was born on 6 Jul 1874 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL, died on 29 Jul 1935 in Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS at age 61, and was buried in Jul 1935 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS, Holy Angels Cemetery.

4950 M vi. Robert Watkins CONGER was born between 25 Jul 1880 and 1882 in White City, Morris Co., KS, died on 7 Feb 1934 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS, and was buried in Feb 1934 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS, Graceland Cemetery.

Robert married Pearl Leona GRIMES on 25 May 1912. Pearl was born on 21 Mar 1883 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS, died on 26 Jun 1953 in Emporia, Lyon Co., KS at age 70, and was buried in Jun 1953 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS, Graceland Cemetery.

2373. Thomas A. BILES was born on 4 Oct 1818 in Wilson Co., TN and died on 15 Sep 1888 in Mantura, , TX at age 69.

General Notes:
Thomas A. Biles

CHILD-DEATH: One child died in the Civil War. CFA II, p. 260

Thomas married Priscilla ARRINGTON, daughter of Henry ARRINGTON and Nancy STOKES. Priscilla was born about 1821 and died in 1877 in Collins, Jasper, TX about age 56.

+ 4953 F iii. Martha Ann BILES was born about 1846 and died on 25 May 1925 about age 79.

+ 4954 M iv. Zachary Taylor BILES was born on 28 Sep 1849 and died in Jan 1932 in Madill, Marshall Co., OK at age 82.

John married Martha BROWNING. Martha was born on 10 Jan 1832 and died about Jun 1915 about age 83.

4963 M i. William Condra BILES was born on 6 Jun 1854 and died on 18 Jun 1942 at age 88.

4964 M ii. Scott BILES was born on 4 Sep 1856 and died on 11 Apr 1911 at age 54.

4965 F iii. Elizabeth BILES was born on 18 Jan 1859 and died on 1 Oct 1947 at age 88.

4966 F iv. Katherine BILES was born on 4 Feb 1861 and died on 20 Mar 1918 at age 57.

4967 F v. Margaret BILES was born on 26 Mar 1863 and died on 29 Nov 1953 at age 90.

4968 M vi. James BILES was born on 25 Apr 1866 and died on 4 Aug 1959 at age 93.

4969 F vii. Emma BILES was born on 30 Dec 1868 and died on 26 Nov 1902 at age 33.

+ 4970 M viii. Pleasant T. BILES was born on 16 Mar 1871 in Hermitage Springs, Clay Co., TN, died on 14 Feb 1950 in Franklin, Simpson Co., KYKY at age 78, and was buried in Feb 1950 in Gamaliel Cemetery.

4971 M ix. John Condra BILES was born on 13 Nov 1873 and died on 8 Aug 1895 at age 21.

2383. Jonathan Conger TODD was born on 7 Jan 1820 in Madison Co., KY, died on 12 Feb 1892 in Grant Twp., Ottawa Co., KS at age 72, and was buried in Feb 1892 in Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., KS, Highland Cemetery.

Jonathan married Mary Elizabeth HUBBARD on 4 Feb 1892 in Lawrence Co., IN. Mary was born on 25 May 1821 in Hardinsburg, Breckenridge, KY, died on 6 Apr 1901 in Grant Twp., Ottawa Co., KS at age 79, and was buried in Apr 1901 in Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., KS, Highland Cemetery.

+ 4972 M i. Leander L. TODD was born on 21 Oct 1841 in Lawrence Co., IN and died on 15 Oct 1910 at age 68.

4973 M ii. William Conger TODD was born on 26 Feb 1843 in Lawrence Co., IN and died on 3 Dec 1864 at age 21.

+ 4974 M iii. Jonathan Dodd TODD was born on 21 May 1845 in Putnam Co., IN, died on 26 Jan 1922 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS at age 76, and was buried on 29 Jan 1922 in Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., KS, Highland Cemetery.

4976 F v. Jane T. TODD was born on 21 Jul 1849 in Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN and died on 30 Nov 1927 at age 78.

4977 M vi. Thomas T. TODD was born on 27 Feb 1851 in Lawrence Co., IN and died on 16 Jan 1860 at age 8.

4978 M vii. John Dodd TODD was born on 20 Apr 1852 in Lawrence Co., IN and died on 9 Jan 1866 at age 13.

4979 M viii. Smith Hubbard TODD was born on 16 Sep 1854 in Lawrence Co., IN.

4980 F ix. Sarah M. TODD was born on 28 Oct 1856 in Lawrence Co., IN and died on 9 Jul 1886 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS at age 29.

4981 F x. Maggie Belle TODD was born on 10 Apr 1859 in Kansas Territory, Jefferson Co., KS and died on 25 Aug 1928 at age 69.

4982 M xi. Andrew Dodd TODD was born on 4 Mar 1861 in Jefferson Co., KS and died on 30 Jan 1934 at age 72.

Andrew married Helen Maria GOODFELLOW, daughter of Henery GOODFELLOW and Sarah Roszellah MATTESON, on 14 Apr 1886.

4983 F xii. Mary Elizabeth TODD was born on 2 Jan 1866 in Jefferson Co., KS and died on 19 Jan 1960 at age 94.

Mary married Chauncey Albert GOODFELLOW, son of Henery GOODFELLOW and Sarah Roszellah MATTESON, on 1 Nov 1885.

2387. Andrew D. TODD was born on 21 Apr 1834 in Lawrence Co., IN, died on 19 Sep 1874 at age 40, and was buried in Sep 1874 in Heltonville, Lawrence Co., IN, Gilgal Cemetery.

General Notes:
Andrew D. Todd

CEMETERY: Gilgal Cemetery is just outside of Heltonville, Lawrence Co., IN

Andrew married Henrietta A. LUCAS, daughter of Jesse LUCAS and Elizabeth PARK, on 19 Jun 1856 in Jackson Co., IN. Henrietta was born on 18 Nov 1837 in Indiana, died on 29 Oct 1910 at age 72, and was buried in Oct 1910 in Heltonville, Lawrence Co., IN, Gilgal Cemetery.

2393. Jeptha CONGER was born about 26 Oct 1819 in Mississippi, died on 5 Jun 1896 in Pattonville, Independence Co., AR about age 76, and was buried in Jun 1896 in Ashdown, Little River Co., AR, Paytonville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jeptha Conger

FATHER: William Conger

Problem: Was the date of birth, 26 Oct 1819 or 19 Oct 1819 (CFA I, p. 266)? Both dates listed in CFA I.

RELATIONSHIP: Jeptha Conger's father died when he was a small child and he was raised by his uncle, Martin Conger. (CFA I, p. 267)

RECOLLECTIONS: Edmund Jackson Conger says, "My father was a volunteer in the Mexican War and although a small slave owner he was a staunch Unionist. He was as brave as the bravest, but the kindest man, I think, I ever knew. My initials have no family significance, is of local origin, as my father named me for a warm personal friend."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 267 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LAND: Jeptha Conger's Louisiana Mexican War Patent land is iron ore and was marginal agriculturally at best. It is now covered in pine trees for use as pulp to make kraft paper. (CFA I, p. 267)

Jeptha married Cary Ann WARNER, daughter of Nathan WARNER and Mary THIGPIN, about 1842. Cary was born on 1 Apr 1832 in Mississippi, died on 29 Jun 1899 in Pattonville, Independence Co., AR at age 67, and was buried in Jun 1899 in Ashdown, Little River Co., AR, Paytonville Cemetery.

+ 4988 M ii. William Nathan CONGER was born on 24 Jun 1852 in Louisiana and died in 1936 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA at age 84.

+ 4989 F iii. Viola Cassandra CONGER was born on 4 Oct 1854 in Louisiana, died on 10 Dec 1944 in Duson, Lafayette/Acadia Parish, LA at age 90, and was buried in Dec 1944 in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, Greenwood Cemetery.

+ 4990 M iv. Sidney Algernon CONGER was born on 14 Jul 1856 in Old Woodville, Jackson Parish, LA, died on 14 Jan 1937 in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA at age 80, and was buried in Jan 1937 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA, Arcadia Cemetery.

+ 4992 M vi. Samuel Warner CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1860 in Louisiana, died on 8 Nov 1912 at age 52, and was buried in Nov 1912 in Mount Moriah, Pike Co., AR.

4993 F vii. Elizabeth Susan CONGER was born on 5 Jun 1861 in Arkansas and died on 23 Aug 1899 at age 38.

+ 4994 M viii. Edmund Jackson CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1864 in Louisiana and died on 29 Jan 1924 in Shreveport, Caddo / Bossier Parish, LA at age 59.

4995 F ix. Martha Malissa CONGER was born on 31 Jan 1867 in Arkansas and died on 27 Jan 1887 at age 19.

+ 4997 F xi. Annie May CONGER was born on 21 Nov 1872 in Arkansas, died on 17 May 1961 in Hugo, Choctaw, OK at age 88, and was buried in May 1961 in Arkansas, New Ashdown Cemetery.

+ 4998 M xii. Asbury Bernard CONGER was born between 13 Apr 1873 and 1875 in Arkansas, died on 28 Mar 1925, and was buried in Mar 1925 in Old Ashdown Cemetery.

2394. Sidney CONGER was born in 1825 in Mississippi and died in Mar 1857 in Warren Co., MS at age 32.

Sidney married Mary BOLES in Warren Co., MS. Mary was born in 1831 in Mississippi and died in 1859 in Mississippi at age 28.

+ 5000 F ii. Nancy Jane CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1853 in Warren Co., MS and died on 9 Feb 1917 in Carroll Co., MS at age 63.

5001 F iii. Francis CONGER was born in 1855 in Warren Co., MS and died in 1896 in Carroll Co., MS at age 41.

2404. David CUMMINGS was born in Aug 1827 in Carroll Co., MS and died on 30 Aug 1862 in Camp Hope, , AR at age 35.

General Notes:
David Cummings

MILITARY-DEATH: Died at Camp Hope, Arkansas during the Civil War

David married Charlotte SHULTS, daughter of John SHULTS and Unknown, on 13 Nov 1850 in Shelby Co., TN. Charlotte was born in 1836 in Tennessee and died in 1861 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 25.

+ 5002 M i. Benjamin Lewis David CUMMINGS was born on 2 Dec 1847 in Rison, Jefferson Co., AR, died on 1 Feb 1922 in Kirby, Pike Co., AR at age 74, and was buried in Feb 1922 in Kirby, Pike Co., AR, Cummings Cemetery.

+ 5004 M iii. John Crockett CUMMINGS was born on 15 Mar 1854 in De Soto Co., MS and died on 24 Mar 1924 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 70.

5006 M v. Wilson Lee CUMMINGS was born on 12 Oct 1857 in De Soto Co., MS and died on 18 Aug 1919 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 61.

5007 M vi. James A. CUMMINGS was born on 4 Aug 1859 and died on 5 Jun 1910 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 50.

2408. Frances Amanda CUMMINGS was born on 22 Sep 1839 in Desoto Co., MS and died on 3 Jun 1904 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 64.

Frances married John Lane CONGER, son of Jonathan Lee CONGER and Sara FAULKNER, in 1858 in Desoto Co., MS. John was born on 21 Jul 1835 in Black Hawk, Carroll Co., MS and died on 27 Sep 1893 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 58.

5008 M i. William Lee CONGER was born on 9 Apr 1860 and died on 5 Oct 1932 at age 72.

+ 5011 M iv. John Marvin CONGER was born in 1871 in Grant Co., AR and died on 26 Jul 1911 at age 40.

5013 F vi. Jewell CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1873 and died on 13 Mar 1891 at age 18.

5014 F vii. Cora E. CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1878 and died on 24 May 1969 at age 91.

2411. Asbury Bernard CONGER was born in Jan 1828 in Monticello, Lawrence Co., MS and died on 5 Jan 1862 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA at age 34.

General Notes:
Asbury Bernard Conger

Problem: Was he born at Warren Co., MS or at Monticello, Lawrence Co., MS? Both places listed, in CFA I.

NAME-CONFLICT: Asberry Bernard Conger by Janell Wheeler

+ 5016 M i. Asbury Bernard CONGER II was born on 22 Dec 1857 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA.

5017 M ii. John Robert CONGER was born on 24 Feb 1860 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA and died on 2 Jul 1887 at age 27.

+ 5018 M iii. William Edwin CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1862 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA, died on 5 Mar 1932 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA at age 70, and was buried in Mar 1932 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA.

2413. Susan Margaret CONGER was born in 1832 in Clinton, Hinds Co., MS and died in May 1898 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 66.

Susan married Elisha B. LAMON in 1857. Elisha was born about 1828 in Clinton, Hinds Co., MS and died in Jan 1873 in Clinton, Hinds Co., MS about age 45.

2415. William Wilson CONGER was born on 4 Jan 1833 in Chocot Co., AR and died on 20 Nov 1888 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS at age 55.

General Notes:
William Wilson Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Lee Conger and Sara Faulkner

MILITARY: Captain of the 30th Mississippi Regt.

William married Susan Ann HOLMES on 6 Oct 1853 in Carroll Co., MS. Susan was born in 1832 in Union Co., TN and died on 20 Nov 1905 in Black Hawk, Carroll Co., MS at age 73.

+ 5021 F i. Mary Elizabeth CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1854 in Carroll Co., MS and died in 1903 at age 49.

5023 F iii. Martha Hill CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1858 in Carroll Co., MS and died on 3 Apr 1866 at age 7.

+ 5024 M iv. Lucius Lee CONGER was born about 5 Sep 1860 in Blackmonton, Carroll Co., MS, died on 2 Mar 1925 in Winona, Montgomery Co., MS about age 64, and was buried in Mar 1925 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS.

+ 5026 F vi. Susan Elnora CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1865 in Carroll Co., MS.

5027 F vii. Edna Earl CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1867 in Carroll Co., MS and died in 1885 at age 18.

5028 M viii. Benjamin Luke CONGER was born on 29 Dec 1869 in Carroll Co., MS and died in 1898 at age 29.

5029 F ix. Bessie Athalia CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1872 in Carroll Co., MS and died in 1885 at age 13.

2416. John Lane CONGER was born on 21 Jul 1835 in Black Hawk, Carroll Co., MS and died on 27 Sep 1893 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 58.

General Notes:
John Lane Conger

RELATIONSHIP: John Lane and Jonathan Conger were twins.

RELATIONSHIP: John Lane Conger and his wife, Frances Cummings were first cousins. Their common ancestor was Jonathan Conger.

John married Frances Amanda CUMMINGS, daughter of Wilson T. CUMMINGS and Jane CONGER, in 1858 in Desoto Co., MS. Frances was born on 22 Sep 1839 in Desoto Co., MS and died on 3 Jun 1904 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 64.

Sara married William R. TYLER in Jun 1854. William was born on 5 Apr 1839 and died on 16 Apr 1869 at age 30.

5030 M i. William Edwin TYLER was born on 16 Feb 1856 and died on 21 Jul 1925 at age 69.

2421. Louisa Jane SHIPP was born in 1821 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN and died on 10 Mar 1890 in Knox Co., TN at age 69.

Louisa married Hiram FRANKLIN, son of John FRANKLIN and Unknown, on 19 Dec 1844 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN. Hiram was born in 1823 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN and died on 20 May 1910 in Guthrey, King, TX at age 87.

+ 5038 M i. James Fletcher FRANKLIN was born on 6 Feb 1846 in Lincoln Co., TN and died on 5 Jan 1885 in Jacksboro, Jack Co., TX at age 38.

5039 F ii. Mary Nell FRANKLIN was born on 21 Mar 1847 and died on 26 Nov 1857 at age 10.

5040 M iii. John Austin FRANKLIN was born on 19 Mar 1849 and died on 16 May 1926 at age 77.

5041 M iv. Stephen W. FRANKLIN was born on 31 Oct 1854 and died on 13 Jun 1930 at age 75.

5042 F v. Sarah Louise FRANKLIN was born on 7 Sep 1857 and died on 23 Jan 1880 at age 22.

5043 F vi. Laura Ann FRANKLIN was born on 30 Jul 1859 and died on 30 Oct 1930 at age 71.

5044 F vii. Nancy Ellen FRANKLIN was born on 20 Dec 1862 and died on 28 Mar 1940 at age 77.

5045 M viii. Hiram Monroe FRANKLIN was born on 5 Jan 1866 and died on 18 May 1910 at age 44.

2426. Joshua CONGER was born about 1818 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1846 about age 28.

General Notes:
Joshua Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg

RESIDENCES: Joshua and Elisha Conger remained in Smithville, [TN?]. (CFA I, p. 290)

+ 5048 M iii. James Isaac CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1842 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1870 in Smith Co., TN at age 28.

5049 F iv. Rebecca CONGER was born on 3 Jan 1844 and died in 1868 at age 24.

2428. Elisha CONGER was born on 23 Aug 1820 in Smith Co., TN and died on 20 Apr 1885 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 64.

General Notes:
Elisha Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg

RELATIONSHIP: Elisha Conger and his wife, Jane R. Conger were 1st cousins. Their common ancestor was Joshua Conger.

EMIGRATION: Crittenden Co., KY
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 718 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Joshua and Elisha Conger remained in Smithville, [TN?]. (CFA I, p. 290)

DEATH: Elisha Conger and his son Paton (Peyton) kept the custom of "sitting up" with a neighbor who died of typhoid fever. A short time later they both died of the same disease. (CFA I, p. 151)

RESEARCHER-QUESTION: Geneva Love (Wilcox) Clark and her daughter, Sylvia, were the compilers of the "Crittenden County Congers" and spent many hours traveling and reading census records. Where can a copy of this document be found?
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 715-716 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Elisha married Jane R. CONGER, daughter of Isaac CONGER and Malinda COFFEE, on 19 Apr 1838 in Smith Co., TN. Jane was born on 1 Jan 1824 in Tennessee and died on 19 Apr 1898 at age 74.

5051 M i. Joshua CONGER was born on 8 Nov 1845 in Smith Co., TN and died on 22 Aug 1862 at age 16.

+ 5052 M ii. Ira Thomas CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1848 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 5053 M iii. Lemuel P. CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1850 in Kentucky and died on 28 Jan 1900 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 49.

+ 5054 M iv. Paten N. CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1853 in Tennessee, died on 8 Jan 1885 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 31, and was buried in Jan 1885 in Crooked Creek Cemetery.

+ 5055 F v. Malinda Jane CONGER was born on 3 Feb 1856 in Crittenden, KY and died on 17 Dec 1872 at age 16.

+ 5057 F vii. Sarah E. CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1860 in Kentucky and died on 25 May 1891 at age 30.

+ 5058 M viii. Emanuel S. CONGER was born on 30 Apr 1866 in Kentucky and died on 17 Jun 1933 at age 67.

2429. John P. CONGER was born about Jan 1820 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1861 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., AR about age 41.

General Notes:
John P. Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg

RESIDENCES: Smith Co., TN; Johnson Co., AR

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

Census: 1850, in Johnson Co., AR
John P. Conger; Mary [Clubb] [sic]
Jincey, f. 8; Ozias, m. 6; John D., m. 4; Joshuad, m. 2
(Furnished by Gerald Gentry)

DEATH: Siblings: John, Jane, Miles and Isaac Conger died in Johnson Co., AR.
(CFA I, p. 290)

John married Mary LAME in 1842 in Smith Co., TN. Mary was born in 1824 in Tennessee and died in 1885 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., AR at age 61.

+ 5061 M ii. Ozias Denton CONGER was born in Jul 1844 in Tennessee and died on 18 Jan 1916 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO at age 71.

+ 5062 M iii. John D. CONGER was born in Jul 1846 in Tennessee and died after 1912 in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR.

+ 5068 M ix. William Lemuel CONGER was born on 25 Jul 1860 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., AR, died on 15 Sep 1931 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 71, and was buried in Sep 1931 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Greenwood Cemetery.

2432. Lemuel CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1827 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1865 in Illinois at age 38.

General Notes:
Lemuel Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg

RESIDENCES: As of 1870, Marion, Crittenden Co., KY
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 357 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: Crittenden Co., KY; later moved to Arkansas
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 718 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: Lemuel Conger died in Illinois. (CFA I, p. 290)

+ 5069 M i. Paul Walker CONGER was born in 1847 in Arkansas and died about 10 Oct 1890 about age 43.

+ 5070 M ii. Francis M. CONGER was born in 1849 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died in Sep 1934 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 85.

+ 5072 F iv. Martha Jane CONGER was born on 17 Apr 1854 in Arkansas and died on 29 Oct 1948 at age 94.

+ 5073 M v. W. Daniel CONGER was born in 1859 in Kentucky, died in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY, and was buried in Freedom Cemetery.

2434. William D. CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1832 in Smith Co., TN and died on 21 Oct 1870 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 37.

General Notes:
William D. Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg

EMIGRATION: Crittenden Co., KY; later to Arkansas (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 718 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

RESIDENCES: William Conger went to Marion, KY. (CFA I, p. 290)

Problem: Did he die on 6 Sep 1869 or as listed in CFA I, p. 514, 21 Oct 1870, Crittenden Co., KY?

William married Martha J. PARIS on 17 Feb 1853 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Martha was born in 1829 in Smith Co., TN and died on 24 Dec 1881 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 52.

+ 5074 M i. John Benjamin CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1853 in Crittenden Co., KY and died on 25 Oct 1936 at age 82.

+ 5076 F iii. Louisa Ann CONGER was born about 1858 and died about 1888 about age 30.

+ 5079 F vi. Levona Edith CONGER was born in 1868 in Kentucky, died about 1913 about age 45, and was buried about 1913 in Crittenden Co., KY, Crooked Creek Cemetery.

2436. Isaac R. CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1837 in Smith Co., TN and died on 20 Jun 1875 in Johnson Co., AR at age 38.

General Notes:
Isaac R. Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg

CENSUS: 1860, Crittenden Co., KY
Isaac, Nancy and John S.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 246 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Problem: Was the year of death, 1865 or 1875? Both listed in CFA I.

EMIGRATION: Arkansas
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 718 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: Siblings: John, Jane, Miles and Isaac Conger died in Johnson Co., AR. (CFA I, p. 290)

Isaac married Nancy M. SWANSEY on 23 Dec 1857. Nancy was born on 4 Jan 1842 in Smith Co., TN and died on 16 Apr 1873 at age 31.

5080 M i. John S. CONGER was born on 21 Jul 1859 and died on 25 Jun 1877 at age 17.

5081 M ii. Jefferson D. CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1861 and died on 15 Sep 1861.

+ 5082 M iii. Henry Miles CONGER was born on 3 Sep 1864 in Smith Co., TN and died on 7 Jan 1911 at age 46.

+ 5085 M vi. Eli Newton CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1872 in Johnson Co., AR and died on 25 Mar 1953 in Sand Springs, Tulsa/Osage Co., OK at age 80.

2437. Josiah CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1840 in Smith Co., TN and died on 20 Jan 1924 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN at age 83.

General Notes:
Josiah Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Jonca Pigg

RECOLLECTIONS: Josiah Conger wrote, "My father was in the War of 1812 (at age 14?). My brother, Elisha, was in the Union Army four years. I was in the Confederate Army against my brother. We were both in the Battle of Shiloh two days. He didn't kill me, nor I him, so were we not very lucky?"
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 347 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: Crittenden Co., KY
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 718 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: As of 1911, lived in Lexington, KY (CFA I, p. 290)

Josiah married Arabella N. YOUNG on 28 Sep 1865 in Smith Co., TN. Arabella was born on 13 Jan 1845 in , Putnam and died on 14 Jul 1885 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 40.

5086 M i. John R. CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1866 in Putnam Co., TN and died on 5 Oct 1866.

+ 5087 M ii. Samuel Young CONGER was born on 26 Nov 1867 in Putnam Co., TN, died about 22 Feb 1955 in Linden, Perry Co., TN about age 87, and was buried about 22 Feb 1955 in Linden, Perry Co., TN.

+ 5088 F iii. Minnie Etta CONGER was born on 28 Oct 1869 in Tennessee, died on 23 Jun 1951 in Paramount, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 81, and was buried in Jun 1951 in Rose Hills Memorial.

+ 5089 M iv. William Frederick CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1872 in Allen Co., TN, died on 5 Jun 1950 in Paris, Henry Co., TN at age 78, and was buried in Jun 1950 in Paris, Henry Co., TN, Van Dyke Cemetery.

5090 F v. Emma D. CONGER was born on 29 Aug 1873 in Allens, Haywood Co., TN and died in 1902 at age 29.

+ 5091 M vi. James Robert CONGER was born on 15 Jun 1875 in Allen Co., KY, died about 26 Jun 1951 in Lexington, Henderson Co., KY about age 76, and was buried about Jun 1951 in Lexington, Henderson Co., KY.

+ 5092 F vii. Dede CONGER was born on 26 Aug 1877 in Allens, Haywood Co., TN and died on 28 Apr 1955 at age 77.

+ 5093 F viii. Carrie May CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1879 in Allens, Haywood Co., TN and died on 12 Feb 1923 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN at age 43.

5094 M ix. Josiah CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1881 in Allens, Haywood Co., TN and died on 21 Dec 1896 at age 15.

Josiah next married Martha Mc_CONNELL on 30 Aug 1885 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY. Martha was born on 4 Apr 1852 in Crittenden and died on 21 Mar 1930 in Crittenden at age 77.

+ 5095 F i. Cora CONGER was born on 25 Jun 1886 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

+ 5096 M ii. Smith CONGER was born on 1 Jul 1889 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 7 Feb 1960 at age 70.

+ 5097 M iii. Elmer CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1890 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 26 Aug 1964 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN at age 73.

5098 F iv. Mary CONGER was born on 15 Jun 1893 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY.

5099 M v. Bryan CONGER was born on 29 Feb 1896 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died on 21 Dec 1896.

2438. Jane R. CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1824 in Tennessee and died on 19 Apr 1898 at age 74.

General Notes:
Jane R. Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Malinda Coffee

PENSION: Jane Conger applied for a pension as follows:
"On this 15th day of Oct. 1888, personally appeared before me a County Court Clerk of a Court of Recordd in and for the County and State aforesaid, Jane Conger, resident in the county of Crittenden and State of Kentucky, aged 64 years, who being duly sworn, makes the following declaration, in order to obtain the Pension provided by the Act of Congress approved July 14, 1862: That she is the widow of Elisha Conger, who was a corporal in Co. "H" commanded by Capt. T.M. Duvall in the 20th Reg of Ky, in the war of 1861; that her maiden name was Jane Conger and that she was married to said Elisha Conger on or about the 19th day of April 1836, at Malinda Conger's the county of Smith and the State of Tenn., by John Lancaster, Esq. She further declares that said Elisha Conger, her husband, died on or about the 20th of April 1885, at home in Crittenden County in the State of Ky, and the immediate cause of his death was disease of heart."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 151 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Jane married Elisha CONGER, son of John CONGER and Jonca PIGG, on 19 Apr 1838 in Smith Co., TN. Elisha was born on 23 Aug 1820 in Smith Co., TN and died on 20 Apr 1885 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 64.

2439. William J. CONGER was born in 1826 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1884 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 58.

General Notes:
William J. Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Malinda Coffee

AKA: Dick; it is believed that he was called, "Uncle Dick" by family members.

+ 5100 F i. Angeline CONGER was born on 31 Oct 1848 in Tennessee and died on 1 Feb 1931 in Shady Grove, Crittenden Co., KY at age 82.

5103 M iv. Wade W. CONGER was born in 1855 in Kentucky and died in Illinois.

5105 F vi. Malinda CONGER was born in 1858 in Kentucky and died on 12 Oct 1876 at age 18.

+ 5106 M vii. William Grigston CONGER was born on 19 Apr 1860 in Kentucky and died on 31 Jul 1951 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 91.

+ 5110 M xi. Francis Marion CONGER was born in 1870 in Crittenden Co., KY and died in 1950 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 80.

+ 5111 M xii. Charles Utley CONGER was born in 1873 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY and died about Jul 1906 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY about age 33.

2440. Ira Charles CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1827 in Tennessee, died on 7 Aug 1908 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA at age 80, and was buried in Aug 1908 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA.

General Notes:
Ira Charles Conger

PARENTS: Isaac Conger and Malinda Coffee

FATHER: CFA I, p. 239 states, He may have been the son of Issac Conger, 1802, son of Joshua Conger, 1768. "Several child of Isaac's brother, John 1798, moved to Johnson Co Arkn in the 1840's. Ira Charles moved to Arkn in 1845, abt age 18; emigrated to Yamhill county Oregon in 1852 (abt age 25); moved to Cowlitz co Wshn in 1868 and died there in 1908, age 81.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 239 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHILDREN-DEATH: Ira's 3rd, 4th and 5th child all died of scarlet fever in a two week period.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 239 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Ira married Melissa O'NEAL, daughter of Abijah O'NEAL and Unknown, on 13 Apr 1848 in Batesville, Independence Co., AR. Melissa was born on 26 Sep 1828 in Independence Co., AR, died on 1 Oct 1895 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR at age 67, and was buried in Oct 1895 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA.

5112 F i. Margaret Malinda CONGER was born on 13 Feb 1850 and died on 27 Oct 1937 at age 87.

5114 U iii. Oriellen CONGER was born in Sep 1856 and died on 30 Sep 1863 at age 7.

5116 M v. John Medford CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1859 and died on 6 Oct 1863 at age 4.

5117 M vi. Charles Newton CONGER was born on 4 Apr 1863 and died on 8 Oct 1863.

+ 5118 M vii. James Kelsey CONGER was born on 4 Apr 1863 in Newberg, Yamhill Co., OR and died on 19 Apr 1939 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA at age 76.

5119 F viii. Mary Louise CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1865 and died on 28 Dec 1907 at age 42.

2443. Eli CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1832 in Smith Co., TN and died on 18 Aug 1886 at age 54.

Eli married Elizabeth MERRITT on 24 Jul 1856. Elizabeth was born on 24 Sep 1834 and died on 27 Sep 1894 at age 60.

+ 5122 M i. William P. CONGER was born on 18 Aug 1857 in De Kalb Co., TN and died in 1929 at age 72.

+ 5123 M ii. John Elisha CONGER was born on 6 Jan 1859 in De Kalb Co., TN, died on 4 Mar 1947 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN at age 88, and was buried in Mar 1947 in Town Cemetery.

+ 5124 M iii. Albert Manson CONGER was born on 26 Sep 1867 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN, died on 17 Aug 1929 in Smithville, De Kalb Co., TN at age 61, and was buried in Aug 1929 in Town Cemetery.

2444. Martha CONGER was born on 24 Aug 1834 in Smith Co., TN and died on 24 Aug 1885 at age 51.

General Notes:
Martha Conger

Problem: Was she born in Smith Co., TN or DeKalb Co., TN? CFA I, lists both.

Martha married Archibald B. CHEATHAM on 4 Nov 1852. Archibald was born about 1827 in De Kalb Co., TN.

2448. Isaac Ross CONGER was born on 18 Jan 1832 in De Kalb Co., TN and died in 1904 in Texas at age 72.

2449. Wiley CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1836 in Tennessee, died about 1919 about age 83, and was buried about 1919 in Wesley, Atoka Co., OK.

General Notes:
Wiley Conger

MARRIAGE: The marriage to Drucilla Caroline White "probably at Laurel Hill, DeKalb, Tenn," CFA I, p. 504.

RESIDENCES: Lived in Kentucky for a short time.

Wiley next married Drucilla Caroline WHITE, daughter of William Jason WHITE and Unknown HILL, on 10 Nov 1870 in Kentucky. Drucilla was born in De Kalb Co., TN and died about 1923 in Weatherford, Custer Co., OK.

+ 5132 M i. William Jason CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1871 in Tennessee and died on 8 Nov 1963 in Weslaco, Hidalgo Co., TX at age 92.

+ 5133 F ii. Ida CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1877 in Tennessee, died on 26 Dec 1932 in Clinton, Custer/Washita Co., OK at age 55, and was buried in Dec 1932 in Colony, Washita Co., OK.

+ 5134 M iii. John Braxton CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1882 in Laurel Hill, De Kalb Co., TN and died in Nov 1976 at age 94.

+ 5135 M iv. George Washington CONGER was born on 7 Sep 1886 in De Kalb Co., TN, died on 11 Sep 1969 in Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX at age 83, and was buried in Sep 1969 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.

Nancy married James F. HAMILTON, son of Green B. HAMILTON and Aletha UNKNOWN, in 1859. James was born in Mar 1835 in North Carolina.

5141 M vi. Leroy HAMILTON was born in 1872 and died in 1919 in Fairlie, Hunt Co., TX at age 47.

+ 5143 F viii. Naomi HAMILTON was born on 28 Mar 1877 in Silver Point, Putnam Co., TN and died on 28 Aug 1948 in Ladonia, Fannin Co., TX at age 71.

+ 5144 M i. William Edward CONGER was born on 13 Jan 1882 in Lancaster, De Kalb Co., TN and died on 5 Apr 1938 in Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., TX at age 56.

2452. John James COFFEE was born on 9 Jan 1833 in Smith Co., TN and died on 27 May 1927 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX at age 94.

John married Nancy Christine LAMBERSON on 1 Jul 1856. Nancy was born on 20 May 1830 and died on 12 Jan 1895 in Howard Co., TX at age 64.

5146 M ii. Thomas Joshua COFFEE was born on 18 Oct 1858 and died on 10 Jun 1934 at age 75.

5148 M iv. John Leonard COFFEE was born on 25 Feb 1862 and died in 1946 at age 84.

5151 F vii. Mary Elizabeth COFFEE was born on 28 Oct 1868 and died in 1870 at age 2.

5153 M ix. Alfonso James COFFEE was born on 15 Nov 1871 and died in 1905 at age 34.

Joshua married Mary Lou BLANTON on 20 Dec 1860. Mary was born in 1840 and died in 1884 at age 44.

5157 M iv. Hamby D. COFFEE was born about 1871 and died in 1911 about age 40.

5158 M v. Leonard S. COFFEE was born about 1873 and died in 1896 about age 23.

5161 M i. Samuel WILLIAMS was born in Feb 1855 in Texas and died in 1932 in Fayette Co., TX at age 77.

2465. Thomas Eli CONGER was born about 12 Feb 1843 in Butts Co., GA, died on 31 Oct 1885 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX about age 42, and was buried in Nov 1885 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

General Notes:
Thomas Eli Conger

PARENTS: Eli Martin Conger and Judith Burford

Problem: CFA I, p. 489 lists the date of birth as, 12 Feb 1843. A date of 12 Feb 1842 has also be listed.

MILITARY: Served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He returned home after the war.
(Furnished by Robert Mark Conger)

MILITARY: In the summer of 1861, Thomas Eli Conger enlisted in the Confederate Army, in Captain Wilson's Co. B, 10th Texas Cavalry, Ector's Brigade, Tennesse Army. In Nov 1861 he re-enlisted in Jacob Ziegler's. He was in battles on: Georgia Campaign, Nashville, Tenn., and other small battles in Georgia. He also was in battles in Richmond, KY, Corinth, MS, Cattanooga, TN, Chickmauga, TN, Murfeesboro, TN, and many others. (CFA I, p. 489)

OCCUPATION: After the Civil War he was a merchant, in partnership with his father. At the time of his death he was the Wood Co., TX Tax Collector

DEATH: 1885, Mineola, TX, CFA I, p. 489

Thomas married Sarah Elizabeth JONES on 21 Dec 1865 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX. Sarah was born in 1844 in Indian Springs, Butts Co., GA.

5162 F i. Ada CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1867 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 2 Oct 1876 at age 8.

5163 F ii. Stella CONGER was born on 9 Jul 1869 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 12 Sep 1870 at age 1.

+ 5164 F iii. Eloise CONGER was born on 25 May 1872 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX.

5165 M iv. T. Elmer CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1874 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX.

5166 M v. W. Alvin CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1879 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 9 May 1902 at age 23.

5167 F vi. Vivian CONGER was born on 29 Dec 1881 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 21 Jul 1883 at age 1.

General Notes:
Mary Ann Conger

PARENTS: Eli Martin Conger and Judith Burford

AKA: Mollie

2468. Andrew Jackson CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1849 in Butts Co., GA, died on 16 Dec 1925 in Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX at age 76, and was buried in Dec 1925 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

General Notes:
Andrew Jackson Conger

PARENTS: Eli Martin Conger and Judith Burford

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings Andrew Jackson and Jefferson Davis Conger married sisters Louzinka Minerva and Jemmie Sallie Haines, respectively.

AKA: Bud; also called A.J.

EMIGRATION: He was a young boy when his parents moved from Georgia to Wood Co., TX, prior to the Civil War.

OCCUPATION: Farmed the Conger and Haines farms for most of his life. He was a highly respected farmer. He grew cotton, melons, ribbon cane, sorghum, peas, beans and many other crops.

RESIDENCES: His family lived in the Lone Star Community, just north of Quitman, TX. In Quitman there is a Conger street which runs north to the location of the old high school. About 500 acres in the vicinity of Quitman once belonged to the Conger family and was farmed extensively by them. Gradually they sold off the land as farming became less and less of the central means of support.
(Furnished by Robert Mark Conger)

HEALTH_HISTORY: In the early 1920s he contracted tuberculois and went to live at the Texas Sanitariou in Kerrville, TX where he died in 1925.
(Furnished by Robert Mark Conger)

Andrew married Louzinka Minerva HAINES, daughter of George Washington HAINES Colonel and Narcissa Ann FLOURNOY, in Dec 1876 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX. Louzinka was born on 3 Dec 1857 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 26 Aug 1900 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX at age 42.

5173 M i. George M. CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1877 in Wood Co., TX and died on 22 Aug 1883 in Wood Co., TX at age 5.

5174 U ii. Perlan CONGER was born on 24 Nov 1879 in Wood Co., TX and died on 21 May 1883 in Wood Co., TX at age 3.

+ 5175 M iii. Robert Fowler CONGER was born on 1 Apr 1882 in Wood Co., TX, died on 10 Jun 1934 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX at age 52, and was buried in Jun 1934 in Coke, Wood Co., TX, Clover Hill Cemetery.

5176 M iv. James Kleber CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1885 in Wood Co., TX, died on 12 Mar 1931 in Wood Co., TX at age 46, and was buried in Mar 1931 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

James married Louise LONG on 1 Nov 1910. Louise was born on 29 Sep 1888, died on 11 Jun 1927 at age 38, and was buried in Jun 1927 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

5177 M v. Thomas Jefferson CONGER was born on 30 Aug 1888 in Wood Co., TX, died on 14 Sep 1918 in Dallas, , TX at age 30, and was buried in Sep 1918 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

+ 5179 F vii. Eloise CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1892 in Wood Co., TX, died in 1963 at age 71, and was buried in 1963 in Winnsboro, Wood/Franklin Co., TX, Lee Cemetery.

5180 M viii. John H. CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1894 in Wood Co., TX, died on 7 Nov 1896 at age 2, and was buried in Nov 1896 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

General Notes:
Rebecca Spear Conger

PARENTS: Eli Martin Conger and Judith Burford

NAME-CONFLICT: Rebecca Spears Conger by Robert Mark Conger

Rebecca next married Lycurgus B. BROWN on 7 Feb 1874 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX.

+ 5182 F i. Mattie J. BROWN was born on 1 Jan 1876 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX.

5185 M iv. Lycurgus Bonapart BROWN was born on 16 Apr 1886 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX.

2472. Henry Amos CONGER Dr. was born on 8 Apr 1860 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 26 Mar 1928 in Duncan, Stephens Co., OK at age 67.

General Notes:
Henry Amos Conger

PARENTS: Eli Martin Conger and Judith Burford

EDUCATION: 1886 graduated of Louisville Medical College, Louisville, KY

OCCUPATION: Physician in Mineola, TX; Was a surgeon with two railroads. Had a very successful medical practice in Duncan, OK. He was also in the drug business, real estate and banking. It has been reported that he became a millionaire by investing in the oil business in Duncan, OK.

RESIDENCES: Mineola, TX; Celeste; Hunt Co., TX; moved to Duncan, OK in 1892

5186 F i. Essie CONGER was born in 1887 in Mineola, Wood Co., TX and died in 1888 in Mineola, Wood Co., TX at age 1.

5187 U ii. Infant CONGER was born in 1889 in Mineola, Wood Co., TX and died in 1889 in Mineola, Wood Co., TX.

2473. Dr. Jefferson Davis CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1864 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 14 Jul 1936 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX at age 72.

General Notes:
Jefferson Davis Conger

PARENTS: Eli Martin Conger and Judith Burford

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings Andrew Jackson and Jefferson Davis Conger married
sisters Louzinka Minerva and Jemmie Sallie Haines, respectively.

OCCUPATION: Horse and buggy doctor in Quitman, TX

Jefferson married Jemmie Sallie HAINES, daughter of George Washington HAINES Colonel and Narcissa Ann FLOURNOY, on 30 Sep 1886 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX. Jemmie was born on 30 Oct 1867 in Wood Co., TX and died on 8 Jul 1918 in Wood Co., TX at age 50.

+ 5188 M i. Eugene Martin CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1887 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died in 1939 at age 52.

+ 5189 F ii. Reba CONGER was born on 13 Oct 1888 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 19 Aug 1986 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX at age 97.

5190 M iii. Andrew Washington CONGER was born on 10 Sep 1890 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 23 Feb 1941 in Calcasieu Parish, LA at age 50.

2477. Sion Iliff CONGER was born on 22 Dec 1861 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 27 Dec 1933 at age 72.

General Notes:
Sion Iliff Conger

PARENTS: Sion Moores Conger and Rebecca Cordelia Clemantha_Beall Norton

AKA: Called, Illif

BIOGRAPHY:
Sion Illiff Conger was educated at Barnitz school at Tullahoma, Tenn. He entered apprenticeship in the drug business with Dr. S.W. French in 1877. He later learned watchmaking. For a time he was with Spurlock-Neal Co., wholesale drugs of Nashville, and then became a buyer for the University of the South.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 237 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESEARCHER:
Iliff Conger was very active in trying to compile the Conger genealogy and gave much assistance to Charles L. Conger of McIntosh, Minnesota. A letter from him dated, 29 Aug 1906 indicates the organization had been established and a publication was being considered.

"I have just learned with deep regret of the death of Charles G.B. Conger of the 22d inst., and presume you have also been informed of the sad fatality. The secretary wrote me about it, and I also had a copy of the Washington Star, containing an account of his death.

"The secretary was in favor of returning the subscriptions, and making a settlement with the publishers of the Bulletin, and let the affairs of the Union drop, but am not at all in favor of it. It is a whole lot of trouble to get this sort of work started and some member of the family can undoubtedly undertake to carry on the work that has been inaugurated, and it is my impression that your are the man to do it.

"The addresses of his brothers, as given in the STAR, are Clinton B. Conger, Grand Rapids, Mich, Norman B. Conger of Detroit, and Edmund D.R. Conger, Edenton, NC. I presume that one of these would agree to carry on his work.

"I will write to them and recommend it, and you can specify your willingness to undertake the work, if not permanently, at least until a permanent editor can be found. Make a proper memorial announcement of the death of our Chief in the Sept. number, and we will soon have things in working order."

The next letter from him, dated 13 Sep 1906, indicates that Charles L. [Conger] had accepted the recommendation. In another letter, Iliff, mentioned that he had sketched some trees of the different branches.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 238 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Sion Iliff Conger wrote the following about his family, "As to a sketch of my grandfather, [Isaac Conger], I am unable to give you very much. My father, Sion Moores Conger, died when I was 12 years of age, and, being the last of his race -- a very modest man, with quiet manner, seldom speaking except when questioned -- it happened that I learned very little from him about his father or antecedents."

In speaking of his grandfather, Iliff wrote, "He was an untiring preacher, often preaching 12 to 12 sermons a week, and rarely less than two hours at a time. He died in 1847. He was opposed to slavery, and 'turned his members out of society' for 'trading in black meat.'"

"My father was married at the age of 49. He was a planter, and following the custom of the times, was a slave owner, as was also his aunt, Jane Brown Moores. Being possessed of considerable lands in cultivation, and having inherited the slaves belonging to his aunt as well as his own, he had at the outbreak of the Civil War, perhaps thirty slaves to till his soil."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 472 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Sion married Willie Moore MALONE, daughter of Charles Wesley MALONE Dr. and Caroline MOORE, on 14 Jun 1893 in Tullahoma, Coffee/Franklin Co., TN. Willie was born on 7 Jul 1866 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

2478. Dixie Lamar CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1864 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 4 Apr 1952 in Mimosa, Lincoln Co., TN at age 88, and was buried on 5 Apr 1952 in Fayettville, Lincoln Co., TN, Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Dixie Lamar Conger

PARENTS: Sion Moores Conger and Rebecca Cordelia Clemantha_Beall Norton

SEX: Male

EDUCATION: Educated at the Barnitz School, Tullahoma, TN.

OCCUPATION: Was in the drug business for a short time before becoming a farmer in 1885.

RESIDENCES: Dixie Lamar Conger and his brother, Charles Henry Conger, lived at "Beachlawn," the home established, about 1815, by their grandfather, Isaac Conger, near Fayetteville, TN. Their brother, Robert Alonzo Conger, lived on the adjoining farm called, "Eeldon."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 472 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OBITUARY:
Birth: Feb. 20, 1864, Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA
Death: Apr. 4, 1952, Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA

Dixie L. Conger, Civic Leader, Died At Home April 4 [1952]--
Dixie Lamarr Conger, 88, died at his home in the Mimosa community Friday afternoon.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Higgins Funeral Home. The Rev. J. E. Wolfe and R. A. Largen officiated. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Conger was a native of Lincoln County. Except for 10 years when he lived in Tullahoma, Tennessee as a young man, he had spent his entire life on his farm at Mimosa. He was the son of Sion M. and Beall Norton Conger. He was a member of the Methodist Church.

He was a former member of the county board of education and was active in the school consolidation movement. He served as Vice President of the Elk National Bank and President of the Lincoln County Electric Membership Corporation for many years. He also served as president of the farm bureau, and helped organize the Producer's Livestock Association, and was a director of the organization for many years.

Mr. Conger was instrumental in obtaining TVA power for Lincoln County and having this county become the first county in the nation to have TVA current.

As long as his health permitted, Mr. Conger was highly active and influential in all civic movements of the county.

Mr. Conger was the grandson of Isaac Conger, the first Methodist circuit rider in Tennessee who built the ancestral home in 1808 where the family resides. He died in the same room in which he was born, as was his father before him and each of his children. The home has always been a landmark in the county and a center for civic and social affairs.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Shofner Conger; two daughters, Mrs. Bert Madden, Nashville, and Mrs. Robert Lamb, Darien, Conn.; three sons, Iliff Conger, Knoxville, D. L. Conger, Jr., Chattanooga, and John Conger, Lincoln County; and 10 grandchildren.
(Source: Lincoln County News, Fayetteville, Tennessee, April 10, 1952, found on FindAGrave)

Dixie married Mary Louise SHOFFNER, daughter of James SHOFFNER and Mary RUTLEDGE, on 16 Jan 1901. Mary was born on 5 Sep 1879 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, died on 11 Apr 1969 in Lincoln Co., TN at age 89, and was buried in Apr 1969 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, Rose Hill Cemetery.

+ 5192 F i. Glyndon Montene CONGER was born about 22 Mar 1902 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, died on 27 Jul 1982 about age 80, and was buried in Jul 1982 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, Rose Hill Cemetery.

+ 5193 M ii. Iliff Pillet CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1903 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, died on 23 Dec 1990 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN at age 87, and was buried in Dec 1990 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, Rose Hill Cemetery.

+ 5194 M iii. John Beall CONGER was born on 5 Nov 1905 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN and died in Apr 1995 at age 89.

+ 5195 M iv. Dixie Lamar CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1910 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.

+ 5196 F v. Mary Charlotte CONGER was born on 18 Aug 1915 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.

2480. Robert Alonzo CONGER was born on 18 Mar 1869 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 28 Feb 1951 at age 81, and was buried in Mar 1951 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Robert Alonzo Conger

PARENTS: Sion Moores Conger and Rebecca Cordelia Clemantha_Beall Norton

EDUCATION: Educated at Barntis School.

OCCUPATION: Worked in the drug and jewelry business in Fayetteville, TN; later joined brothers, Dixie and Charles in farming.

RESIDENCES: Dixie Lamar Conger and his brother, Charles Henry Conger, lived at "Beachlawn," the home established, about 1815, by their grandfather, Isaac Conger, near Fayetteville, TN. Their brother, Robert Alonzo Conger, lived on the adjoining farm called, "Eeldon."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 472 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

5197 F i. Bessie Lynne CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1893 and died on 14 Feb 1940 at age 46.

2486. John Newton CONGER was born on 13 Oct 1832 in Preble Co., OH and died on 6 Nov 1904 in Preble Co., OH at age 72.

John married Louisa KENNEDY on 14 Feb 1854. Louisa was born on 20 Feb 1936 in Preble Co., OH.

5209 F i. Mary L. CONGER was born on 25 Feb 1859 in Preble Co., OH and died on 16 Jul 1860 at age 1.

5210 M ii. Albert A. CONGER was born on 3 Dec 1860 in Preble Co., OH and died on 13 Apr 1901 at age 40.

+ 5212 M iv. Joseph E. CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1865 in Preble Co., OH and died in Eaton, Preble Co., OH.

5215 U vii. Infant CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1873 in Preble Co., OH and died on 18 Nov 1873 in Preble Co., OH.

2487. Wheeler M. CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1834 in Preble Co., OH and died on 16 Sep 1911 at age 77.

Wheeler married Catherine HALDERMAN on 25 Aug 1857. Catherine was born on 15 Mar 1833 and died on 15 Jan 1893 in Preble Co., OH at age 59.

Anna married George W. POTTER on 19 Aug 1862. George was born on 29 Oct 1834 in Preble Co., OH and died on 18 Jul 1904 at age 69.

2491. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 7 Feb 1832 in Preble Co., OH and died on 30 Mar 1881 in Preble Co., OH at age 49.

Sarah married Meeker S. MORTON on 22 Feb 1860. Meeker was born on 23 Dec 1832 and died on 3 Feb 1908 at age 75.

5223 F i. Stella MORTON was born on 29 Mar 1861 in Preble Co., OH and died on 1 May 1964 at age 103.

5224 M ii. Charles MORTON was born on 30 Oct 1863 in Preble Co., OH and died on 12 Mar 1903 at age 39.

5225 M iii. James MORTON was born on 12 Apr 1865 in Preble Co., OH and died on 22 Feb 1897 at age 31.

5226 M iv. Chester MORTON was born on 16 Nov 1867 in Preble Co., OH and died on 24 Sep 1890 at age 22.

2492. Elizabeth Ann CONGER was born on 1 Sep 1834 in Preble Co., OH and died on 20 Jul 1902 at age 67.

Elizabeth married Lemuel BENNETT on 25 Dec 1854. Lemuel was born on 24 Dec 1829 in Preble Co., OH and died on 27 Apr 1895 at age 65.

5230 M i. Harry Clayton BENNETT was born on 11 Oct 1856 in Preble Co., OH and died on 4 Oct 1907 at age 50.

5235 F vi. Mary Etta BENNETT was born on 12 Feb 1873 in Preble Co., OH and died on 17 Aug 1907 at age 34.

2495. William Wims CONGER was born on 18 Oct 1841 in Preble Co., OH and died on 9 Oct 1882 at age 40.

William married Julia WILKINSON on 1 Oct 1863. Julia was born on 30 Jun 1843 in Preble Co., OH and died on 27 Dec 1906 at age 63.

5236 F i. Emma Constance CONGER was born on 22 Jul 1864 in Preble Co., OH and died on 27 Mar 1885 at age 20.

5237 M ii. Royal E. CONGER was born on 27 Jun 1867 in Preble Co., OH and died on 1 Jan 1885 at age 17.

5239 F iv. Lucy Bertha CONGER was born on 27 Feb 1877 in Preble Co., OH and died on 24 May 1904 at age 27.

5240 M v. George Wilkinson CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1881 in Preble Co., OH.

2496. John Armour CONGER was born on 3 Feb 1847 in Eaton, Preble Co., OH and died on 12 Aug 1927 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA at age 80.

General Notes:
John Armour Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: John Amos Conger in CFA I, p. 297 & 380. "John Armour (Amos?) Conger" in CFA II, p. 138.

BIRTH: 3 Feb 1847, near Eaton, Preble Co., OH
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 138 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MARRIAGE: 5 or 6 Oct 1869 at Preble Co., OH
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 138 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Owner/operator of a brick and tile factory which supplied northwest Iowa.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist, active in church

CHILDREN-PUBLIC_SERVICE: His homw was open to foster children as well as he own.

HOBBIES: Fishing was his hobby and in later years he went deep sea fishing off the Florida coast.

John married Leah Ellen FELTON, daughter of Edward FELTON and Tillitha C. WRIGHT, about 5 Oct 1869 in Preble Co., OH. Leah was born on 19 Mar 1849 in Sugar Valley, Preble Co., OH and died on 31 Aug 1918 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA at age 69.

5241 M i. Perry G. CONGER was born on 12 Jun 1871 and died in 1892 at age 21.

+ 5242 F ii. Ethel Gertrude CONGER was born about 5 Feb 1883 in Earlville, La Salle Co., IL and died on 1 Nov 1980 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA about age 97.

2497. Henry Clayton CONGER was born on 23 Aug 1849 in Preble Co., OH and died on 31 Aug 1908 in Preble Co., OH at age 59.

5243 M i. Oscar CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1873 in Preble Co., OH and died on 5 Aug 1885 at age 11.

5244 M ii. Shelby CONGER was born on 26 Jul 1875 in Preble Co., OH and died on 4 Apr 1883 at age 7.

2504. Robert Milton RHEA was born about 22 Apr 1848 in Dixon, Preble Co., OH and died on 30 Oct 1919 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX about age 71.

General Notes:
Robert Milton Rhea

EMIGRATION: In 1878 he moved from Ohio and settled in Garden Plain, KS.

RESIDENCES: Goddard, KS (CFA I, p. 783)

Problem: Was the birth, 15 Apr 1848 or as listed in CFA II, p. 403, 22 Apr 1848?

BURIAL: Buried at Lakeview, a hurricane later carried the casket into the Gulf of Mexico.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 404 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Robert married Sarah Elizabeth HARVEY, daughter of Samuel HARVEY and Sophronia HAZELTON, on 26 Jul 1868 in Dixon, Preble Co., OH. Sarah was born on 17 May 1848 in Dixon, Preble Co., OH and died in Oct 1909 at age 61.

5247 F i. Samantha Leora RHEA was born on 4 Jul 1869 in Dixon, Preble Co., OH and died on 24 Dec 1878 in Kansas at age 9.

5248 M ii. Rolandus Everheard RHEA was born on 25 Feb 1872 in Dixon, Preble Co., OH and died on 3 Jul 1888 at age 16.

+ 5249 M iii. Royal Conger RHEA was born on 24 Nov 1874 in Dixon, Preble Co., OH, died on 27 Aug 1942 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 67, and was buried in Aug 1942 in Seiling, Dewey Co., OK, Seiling Cemetery.

Sarah married J. C. AYDELOTTE. J. was born in 1833 and died in 1901 at age 68.

+ 5251 F i. Emma AYDELOTTE was born in 1861 and died on 26 Jul 1908 at age 47.

2511. Caroline CONGER was born on 13 Sep 1840 in Preble Co., OH and died on 30 Sep 1922 at age 82.

Caroline married Andrew Lietner HARRIS on 17 Oct 1865. Andrew was born on 17 Nov 1835 and died on 13 Sep 1915 at age 79.

5257 M i. Harry B. CONGER was born on 10 Sep 1876 and died on 11 Oct 1884 at age 8.

Grace married Wilbert MILLER on 17 Jan 1900. Wilbert was born on 30 Jul 1873.

2514. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1847 in Preble Co., OH and died on 31 Aug 1896 at age 48.

Elizabeth married Barney W. HUFFMAN on 30 May 1865. Barney was born on 25 Oct 1844 and died on 20 Feb 1910 at age 65.

5260 F i. Mary HUFFMAN was born on 23 Mar 1868 and died on 4 Jan 1884 at age 15.

5261 M ii. Charles HUFFMAN was born on 7 Jun 1867 and died on 11 Feb 1881 at age 13.

Sarah married Samuel FESSLER about Jan 1860 in Johnson Co., IA. Samuel was born about 1840 and died on 17 Feb 1906 about age 66.

Stephen married Mary E. SCHAEFFER on 1 Apr 1882. Mary was born on 14 Nov 1863.

2519. Mary Catherine CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1850 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN and died on 2 Mar 1885 at age 35.

General Notes:
Mary Catherine Conger

PARENTS: William Alexander Conger and Sarah Paddock

AKA: Kate

Mary married Taylor D. BLAKELY, son of Herbert BLAKELY and Sarah (Sally) KENNEDY, on 1 Oct 1867 in Osceola, Clarke Co., IA. Taylor was born on 24 Feb 1842 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 1 Jul 1923 in Osceola, Clarke Co., IA at age 81.

+ 5276 M ii. Chester Eli BLAKELY was born on 29 Nov 1869 in Ford Co., IL and died on 1 May 1954 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 84.

5278 M iv. Sylvester BLAKELY was born on 2 Dec 1873 in Harrisonville, Case, MO and died on 1 Dec 1953 at age 79.

5279 F v. Ethelbert BLAKELY was born on 28 Jan 1875 in Bates Co., MO and died on 12 Dec 1960 at age 85.

5281 M vii. Clyde BLAKELY was born on 14 Jan 1878 and died on 16 Oct 1947 at age 69.

5282 M viii. Charles BLAKELY was born on 28 Feb 1880 in Cass Co., MO and died on 11 Feb 1911 in Larned, Pawnee Co., KS at age 30.

5283 M ix. Walter BLAKELY was born on 24 Jun 1884 and died on 1 May 1917 at age 32.

2523. Samantha Jane CONGER was born on 6 Jul 1857 in Knoxville, Knox Co., IL and died on 1 Aug 1925 in Baca Co., CO at age 68.

General Notes:
Samantha Jane Conger

PARENTS: William Alexander Conger and Sarah Paddock

AKA: Maybe called Mattie Conger, see CFA II, p. 456.

REFERENCE: Conger Confab, Vol. XIV, No. 2, June 1988

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: Was the date of marriage to John J., Blakely, 2 Sep 1874 or as listed by Roy Markham, 10 Dec 1874?

Samantha married John J. BLAKELY on 2 Sep 1874. John was born about 1855 and died on 9 Oct 1879 about age 24.

+ 5295 F i. Sallie D. KEETON was born on 9 Nov 1882 in Amsterdam, Bates Co., MO.

2530. John MARSHALL was born on 13 Aug 1852 and died on 6 Feb 1892 at age 39.

2536. Mary Elizabeth ELSTON was born on 14 Mar 1837 in Bolivar, Hardemon Co., TN and died in Henderson Co., TX.

Mary married Andrew Jackson GUTHRIE, son of Joseph GUTHRIE and Sarah JONES. Andrew was born on 9 Nov 1834 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC and died between 1863 and 1870 in Henderson, Rusk Co., TX.

5312 F i. Annie Julia GUTHRIE was born on 16 Oct 1857 in Henderson Co., TX and died on 21 Sep 1949 in Shreveport, Caddo/Bossier Parish, LA at age 91.

Annie married Benjamin F. WINDERWEEDLE on 1 Oct 1881 in Kaufman, Kaufman Co., TX.

+ 5314 M iii. James David GUTHRIE was born on 8 May 1860 in Henderson Co., TX and died on 28 May 1929 in Kaufman Co., TX at age 69.

2540. David Elias ELSTON was born on 18 Sep 1843 in Madison Co., TN, died on 6 Dec 1893 in Kaufman Co., TX at age 50, and was buried in Dec 1893 in Peel Cemetery.

David married Sarah Elizabeth PEEL, daughter of James Turner PEEL and Martha HILL, on 24 Dec 1868 in Henderson Co., TX. Sarah was born on 21 May 1846 in Tishomingo Co., MS, died on 17 Jan 1902 in Kaufman Co., TX at age 55, and was buried in Jan 1902 in Peel Cemetery.

5316 M i. Jesse James ELSTON was born on 22 Oct 1869 in Henderson Co., TX and died about 1871 about age 2.

5317 F ii. Sarah Frances ELSTON was born on 26 May 1872 in Henderson Co., TX and died on 14 Sep 1873 at age 1.

+ 5318 M iii. William David ELSTON was born on 30 Jun 1875 in Henderson Co., TX, died on 13 Aug 1948 in Chickasha, Grady Co., OK at age 73, and was buried in Aug 1948 in Rose Hill Cemetery.

5319 F iv. Martha Alice ELSTON was born on 27 Apr 1878 in Henderson Co., TX and died on 17 Dec 1959 at age 81.

5320 M v. Alford ELSTON was born on 4 Aug 1880 in Henderson Co., TX and died about 1882 about age 2.

5325 M i. William M. DAVIS was born on 15 Aug 1871 and died on 12 Nov 1882 at age 11.

2551. John Overton ROSS was born on 9 Sep 1849 in Morehouse Parish, LA and died on 22 Jun 1940 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX at age 90.

John married Roxie Ann PARKS, daughter of William S. PARKS and Martha Ann Robinson HOLCOMB, about 1881 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX. Roxie was born on 5 Nov 1865 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX and died on 11 Oct 1952 at age 86.

5327 M i. Willie ROSS was born on 12 Aug 1882 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX and died on 6 Aug 1885 at age 2.

5328 F ii. Robertia ROSS was born on 17 Feb 1885 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX and died on 5 Jun 1886 at age 1.

5329 M iii. Lawrence Sullivan ROSS was born on 6 Jan 1887 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX and died on 24 Mar 1951 at age 64.

5330 M iv. Henry Grady ROSS was born on 13 Dec 1889 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX and died on 22 Oct 1971 at age 81.

5331 M v. Frank Parks ROSS was born on 14 Mar 1892 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX and died on 25 Jul 1971 at age 79.

+ 5332 M vi. John Belve ROSS was born on 19 Sep 1894 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX.

2555. Elias Elihugh HAFER was born between 1817 and 1819 in Pennsylvania, died on 10 Aug 1870 in Bebee, Wetzel Co., WV, and was buried in Aug 1870 in Wetzel Co., WV, Highland Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Hafer

PARENTS: Israel Hafer and Hannah J. Conger

CENSUS: 1870, in Wetzel Co, WV, Proctor Dist., #194-194
Elias Hafer, 53, PA, Stonemason; Sarah J., 46, VA, Keeping House
John, 21, VA; Washington, 17, VA; Adaline, 11, VA; Hetty, 9, VA
Rachel, 7, VA; Bruce, 5, WV; Elias, 2, WV
(Furnished by Linda (Goddard) Stout)

CEMETERY:
Elias Elihugh Hafer
Birth: 1819, USA
Death: Aug. 10, 1870, Bebee, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Family links:
Parents:
Israel Hafer (1781 - 1865)
Hannah J. Conger Hafer (1790 - 1868)

Spouse:
Sarah Jane Miller Hafer (1824 - ____)

Children:
John P. Hafer (1849 - 1934)*
James H. Hafer (1857 - 1884)*
Heta (Hattie) Elizabeth Hafer Newman (1860 - 1937)*

Siblings:
Joseph Hafer (1814 - 1892)*
Elias Elihugh Hafer (1819 - 1870)
John Hafer (1824 - 1898)*
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Highland Cemetery, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Created by: Ken Childers, Record added: Apr 22, 2003
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 7374306)

Elias married Sarah Jane MILLER on 20 Oct 1844 in Marshall Co., VA/WV. Sarah was born on 16 May 1824 in Marshall Co., VA, died before 1880 in Marshall Co., WV, and was buried before 1880 in Wetzel Co., WV, Highland Cemetery.

5334 M ii. John P. HAFER was born about 1849 in Virginia and died in 1934 about age 85.

+ 5338 F vi. Heta Elizabeth HAFER was born on 26 Apr 1860 in Wetzel Co., WV, died on 28 Dec 1937 in Terrapin Ridge, Wetzel Co., WV at age 77, and was buried on 30 Dec 1937 in Peabody, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Christian Church Cemetery.

+ 5339 F vii. Rachel Matilda HAFER was born about 1863 in Proctor District, Wetzel Co., VA, died on 22 May 1939 in New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV about age 76, and was buried in May 1939 in Magnolia District, Wetzel Co., WV, Kendall Cemetery.

2556. John HAFER was born on 19 Aug 1824 in Washington Co., PA, died on 13 Feb 1898 in Wetzel Co., WV at age 73, and was buried in Feb 1898 in Peabody, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Christian Church Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Hafer

PARENTS: Israel Hafer and Hannah J. Conger

BIOGRAPHY:
JOHN HAFER of Proctor District, Wetzel Co., WV and Jane MCBRIDE were united in marriage in Marshall county, Virginia, May 7, 1850, and made their home in Wetzel county, April 5, 1855. The country was then in an unsettled condition and they experienced many pioneer hardships. He engaged in business as a stone and brick mason, and in farming, they prospered and reared a family of ten children: now settled as follows: Israel S., born August 19, 1851; Samuel N., March 13, 1852; Hannah J., September 25, 1853; John W., April 15, 1855, these four living in Wheeling, Ohio county, West Virginia; James H., March 8, 1857, lives at home, Susanna, January 3, 1859, lives in Marshall county, this State; Jefferson B., January 26, 1861; Robert E. L., February 28, 1863; Joseph E., January 28, 1866; Elle Z., December 6, 1869 - the four last named at home.

John HAFER was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, November 22, 1824, and his wife was born in the same State and county, May 15, 1825. His parents were Israel and Hannah J. (CONGER) HAFER, and they died in Guernsey county, Ohio. Joseph HAFER, his father's brother, was a soldier in 1812 from "Old Virginia." The wife of Mr. HAFER was a daughter of Samuel and Margaret (MCCRADY) MCBRIDE. Her mother is still living in Centre district, this county, at the age of 83 years.

John HAFER has been six years justice of the peace in this county. His post office address in Proctor, Wetzel County, West Virginia.

His post office address in Proctor, Wetzel County, West Virginia.
(Source: Hardesty's History of West Virginia Counties - furnished by Darlene Bacon)

RESIDENCES: Proctor, Wetzel Co., WV

BIRTH-DEATH-CONFLICT:
There is a conflict between the date of birth in the Biography, 22 Nov 1824, and the date of birth on the FindAGrave tombstone photograph, 19 Aug 1824. The date of death on the photo reads, 13 Feb 1898 but the Age on the tombstone reads, 73y 5m 24d which is off by one day, 73y 5m 25d when the two dates from the tombstone are used.
(Furnished by Richard E. Henthorn)

CEMETERY;
John Hafer
Birth: Nov. 22, 1824, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death: Feb. 13, 1898, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Spouse-Parents:
John Hafer, husband of Jane McBride and son of Israel and Hannah J. Conger Hafer.

Family links:
Parents:
Israel Hafer (1781 - 1865)
Hannah J. Conger Hafer (1790 - 1868)

Spouse:
Jane McBride Hafer (1825 - 1899)*

Children:
Jefferson Bueregard Hafer (1861 - 1943)*
Robert E. L. Hafer (1863 - 1895)*

Siblings:
Joseph Hafer (1814 - 1892)*
Elias Elihugh Hafer (1819 - 1870)*
John Hafer (1824 - 1898)
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, Peabody, Wetzel County, West Virginia, USA

Created by: Ken Childers
Record added: Mar 23, 2004
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 8550205)

John married Jane Mc_BRIDE, daughter of Samuel Wesley Mc_BRIDE and Margaret Mc_CRADY, on 7 May 1850 in Marshall Co., VA. Jane was born on 15 May 1825 in Washington Co., PA, died on 10 Mar 1899 in Wetzel Co., WV at age 73, and was buried in Mar 1899 in Peabody, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Christian Church Cemetery.

5346 M iv. John Wiley HAFER was born on 15 Apr 1855 in Virginia/West Virginia.

+ 5348 F vi. Susannah HAFER was born on 3 Jan 1859 in Wetzel Co., VA, died on 12 Aug 1938 in Short Creek, Marshall Co., WV at age 79, and was buried on 14 Aug 1938 in Fish Creek, Marshall Co., WV, Graysville Cemetery.

+ 5349 M vii. Jefferson Beauregard HAFER was born on 26 Jan 1861 in Virginia/West Virginia, died on 21 Jun 1943 at age 82, and was buried in Jun 1943 in Peabody, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Christian Church Cemetery.

5350 M viii. Robert E. L. HAFER was born on 28 Feb 1863, died on 29 Jun 1895 at age 32, and was buried in Jun 1895 in Peabody, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Christian Church Cemetery.

Ella next married Wilford Moore GARNER, son of Henry GARNER and Eleanor KECK, on 11 Jul 1896 in Wetzel Co., WV. Wilford was born on 16 Jun 1856 in Wetzel Co., VA/WV, died in 1946 in Glen Dale, Marshall Co., WV at age 90, and was buried in 1946 in Riverview Mausoleum.

2563. Elias Milton CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1812 in Pennsylvania, died before 1880 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, and was buried before 1880 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, Farm Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Milton Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

Problem: Was he born in Monroe Co., OH or as the 1860 and 1870 census states, in PA? Allan Mustard lists, 12 Aug 1813, PA from hand written notes of his mother.

Film #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20669
Abt 1816, Elias Milton Conger

BIOGRAPHY:
Elias Milton Conger, Manchester, Dearborn Co., Indiana was a resident of the Ohio Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Columbus, Ohio (Known today as, School for the Deaf) according to records of the period 1829-1850. He was born on 2 Aug 1812. Date of admission: 23 Nov 1834. Cause of deafness: fever at age 2 years. Parents: David Conger. Date of discharge: 1 Aug 1839. Remarks: a farmer and cooper, married deaf mute. Absent before final discharge date. Entry $69.
(Published in the OGS quarterly, "The Report," Vol. 24, No. 3, 1984, page 130 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY:
Elias Milton Conger had Scarlet Fever when a child of three and lost his hearing. Consequently he never learned to talk. He went to school in Columbus, Ohio and there met Mary Jane Hatton.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN; Monroe Co., IA; Appanoose Co., IA

CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., IA, Bluff Creek Twp., 592
David Conger, 69, [sic, 71], farmer, NJ
Elias, 47, farmer, PA
Mary J., 26, domestic, IN
Jacob, 3, IA; Amanda, 1, IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp.
Elias Conger, m. 58, b. PA, farmer, deaf and dumb, RE $1200, PE $431
Mary J. (Hatton) f. 34, b. Ind., hskp, deaf and dumb
Jacob D., son, 13, b. IA; Clara A., dau., 11, b. IA; Halleck G., son, 7,
b. IA
David S. Conger, father, 79, b. NJ, farmer
Robert Kee, boarder, 29, b. NY, carpenter, deaf and dumb

REFERENCE: "Conger Family of America," Vol. 2

DEATH: Elias Conger is buried with his parents on their homestead at Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Elias married Mary Jane HATTON on 8 Nov 1851 in Kankakee, Kankakee Co., IL. Mary was born on 16 Oct 1835 in Indiana and died on 16 Jun 1921 in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT at age 85.

+ 5353 M i. Jacob David CONGER was born on 1 May 1857 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA and died on 21 Dec.

+ 5354 F ii. Clara Amanda CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1859 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, died on 25 Apr 1948 in Roundup, Musselshell Co., MT at age 89, and was buried on 29 Apr 1948 in Roundup, Musselshell Co., MT, City Cemetery.

5355 F iii. Lenora Bell CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1861 in Monroe Co., IA, died on 22 Jul 1863 in Iowa at age 2, and was buried in Jul 1863 in Monroe Co., Iowa, Hayden Chapel.

+ 5356 M iv. Halleck Gettis CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1863 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, died on 27 Jul 1933 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 70, and was buried in Jul 1933 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

5357 M v. Elias Benoni CONGER was born on 1 Mar 1866 in Monroe Co., IA, died on 30 Apr 1870 in Iowa at age 4, and was buried in May 1870 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, Evergreen Cemetery.

5358 F vi. Rachel Jane CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1869 in Monroe Co., IA and died on 30 Apr 1870.

+ 5359 F vii. Mary Sophia CONGER was born on 15 Aug 1871 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Isaac W. Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

CONFLICT: It has been reported that he was born in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN. This is not supported by the 1850 census of Monroe Co., OH.

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 44/44, 19 Jul 1850
Isaac Conger, 32, m. Cooper, OH; Caroline, 26, f. PA
Napoleon, 3, m. OH; Sarah, 2, f. OH

OCCUPATION: May have been the Isaac W. Conger, 1818, who was Clothing store owner in Cincinnati, OH.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 37a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Isaac married Caroline FALWELL. Caroline was born about 1824 in Pennsylvania.

2565. Mary CONGER was born on 8 Jun 1814 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 19 May 1884 in Monroe Co., IA at age 69, and was buried in May 1884 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

EMIGRATION:
It appears that Mary Conger Croel's parents [David S. and Rebecca Sharp Conger] preceded her to Iowa and settled in Monroe County, Iowa. Her uncle, Elias Gregory Conger, b. 1806, had settled in Appanoose county, Iowa.

A year after the death of her husband [in July 1853], Mary Conger Croel sold the land [in Indiana] and with her nine children (the youngest born 4 months after Hiram's death) emigrated to Monroe county, Iowa in a covered wagon with her son-in-law, Omer Palmer, and her brother, Edward, to assist her on the journey. She settled at Bluff Creek Township, [Monroe Co., IA] where her children grew to maturity.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 720 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
Mary bought 160 acres of land at $1.25 per acre and cleared it with oxen. She deeded an acre of land on the corner for a Methodist Church. Across the road was a grocery store, cheese factory and school. In later years, her son Wilber, attended the store and once a week drove to Oskaloosa for the mail. This little community was known as "Bluff Creek," in the township of the same name. This was near the prosperous town of Buxton, a mining town of about 5,000 people. For many years the only remnants of the town were the abandoned railroad tracks and the rebuilt schoolhouse which was razed in 1963.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 720 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Census: 1860, Monroe Co., IA

LAND:
The Monroe County, Iowa census of 1860 revealed that Mary Crowel had 60 acres of improved land, 140 acres unimproved with cash value of $2,500, implements worth $750, also 2 horses, 1 milk cow, 2 oxen, 8 sheep, 5 swine valued at $160, 35 bu wheat, 300 bu corn, 48 lbs wool, 200 lbs butter, 8 tons of hay, 30 gal molasses, value of animals slaughtered, $50.

In 1870 her real estate was valued at $6,300 and personal property at $1,580.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 720 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Census: 1880, Las Vegas, NM
At the age of 66, Mary (Conger) Crowell was shown in the Las Vegas, New Mexico census, visiting her daughter, Electa Jane Sutfin, accompanied by her son, Wilber Fish Crowell.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 720 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LAND: Mary willed 40 acres a piece to her sons, Wilber and Hiram, and the remaining land was divided equally among the other children. David (D.G.) acquired his 80 acres by buying and trading with others -- in one instance, giving a sewing machine to one of his sisters for her land. Recipient of the 40 separate acres of timber land is not known.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 720 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY: The Ancestral File says the Hayden Chapel cemetery is near Albia, IA.

Mary married Hiram S. CROWELL between 1832 and 1834. Hiram was born in 1809 in Chautauqua Co., NY and died on 29 Jul 1853 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN at age 44.

+ 5362 F i. Martha Ann CROWELL was born in 1834 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 19 May 1882 at age 48.

+ 5363 F ii. Electa Jane CROWELL was born on 20 Sep 1836 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died on 27 Mar 1923 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO at age 86, and was buried in May 1923 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, Forest Hill Cemetery.

5364 F iii. Mary Rebecca CROWELL was born on 28 Mar 1840 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 7 Jun 1915 at age 75.

5365 F iv. Rhoda Helen CROWELL was born in 1841 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 11 Apr 1876 at age 35.

5366 M v. John William CROWELL was born in 1843 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died on 2 Dec 1862 in St. Louis, , MO at age 19, and was buried in Dec 1862 in St. Louis, , MO, Jefferson National.

+ 5367 F vi. Victor Belfort CROWELL was born on 30 May 1846 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died on 27 Sep 1911 at age 65, and was buried in Sep 1911 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA, Albia Cemetery.

+ 5368 M vii. David Goble CROWELL was born on 7 Dec 1847 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died on 2 Oct 1919 in Wapello Co., IA at age 71, and was buried in Oct 1919 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, Mc Intosh Cemetery.

+ 5369 M viii. Wilber Fisk CROWELL was born on 24 Feb 1852 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died on 4 Nov 1902 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA at age 50, and was buried in Nov 1902 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

+ 5370 M ix. Hiram Sylvanus CROWELL was born on 11 Nov 1853 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died on 27 Apr 1938 at age 84, and was buried in Apr 1938 in Bethel, Mahaska Co., IA.

2567. John Spencer CONGER was born on 24 Oct 1819 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 19 Jul 1907 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA at age 87.

General Notes:
John Spencer Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

Birth: Film #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20670
24 Oct 1819, John S. Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio

Problem: Was the place of birth, Monroe Co., OH or Manchester, Dearborn, IN?

RECOLLECTIONS:
Cora Conger Henry said that her father, John Spencer Conger was sheriff for one term at Lawrenceburgh, IN. Her uncle, Ed, served the next term. She also said he was in the Mexican War from 1846 to 1848.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 118 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: John S. Conger enlisted in 1847 in the 3rd Regt. Ind. Co. L. The following notation is from Vol. 5, pg 168, Waupaca Co., Wis. which may refer to the above John, although the birth and death dates are different than on the family record: "David Conger born New Jersey, son: JOHN SPENCER b. Dec 1825 at Lawrenceberg, Ind. d. 2 Jul 1907." Also, "John S. Conger, Pvt, 49th Inf. Reg Co. E; res--Prairie du Sac, enlisted Feb. 4, 1865 (Civil War)."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 317 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: John Spencer Conger kept a diary during his time in the Mexican War. The diary covered the period 10 Jun 1846 to 8 Jul 1847. The first few lines of the diary are given here (See: Maxine Crowell Leonard's book, p. 318 for the full text).

1846
June 10-- The Dearborn volunteers started from Lawrence-burgh,
Indiana, on the S.B. Pike No. 7. Landed at Louisville, KY the same
evening.

June 11-- Cross the river next morning to North Albany, Ind. The
Rendevous for the Indian[a] Troops.

June 18-- Mustered into the service of the United States for the term of
12 months. So much for the start. We rather took the shine of the other
companies--at least the North Albany girls said so.

June 25-- This day the Election of Officers for the three regiments took
place. The election for the 3rd Regiment resulted as follows: Lane,
Colonel, McCarty, Lt. Colonel, and Gorman, Major.

1847
Feb 22-- The long roll beat, and we sprang to arms to meet Santa Anna,
who was advancing with 21,000 men, and we did meet him and gave him a
hearty welcome.

Feb 23-- Early in the morning the strife recommenced, and the greatest
victory of America was won this day. The Mexicans numbered 21,000 and
the Americans about 4,500.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 41a and others - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Electa Jane Crowell Sutfin (daughter of Mary Conger Crowell) spoke of her uncle as follows: "When visiting at Madison, Indiana, sometimes my uncle John would take me with his wife and baby out in a skiff to ride the waves of the big steamboats. Sometimes we would be eight or ten feet up -- and then down to the level -- then up again. My, I wonder how I ever did such a thing! Sure thought it fine fun then."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 318 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY: The family records state that John died at the Soldier's Home at Waupaca, Wis. and Charles L. Conger records say Marshalltown, [IA]. Prior to going to the Soldier's Home he lived with his son, Robert, and was remembered as "a fine looking aristocratic old gentleman." John must have removed back to Manchester, [IN], because at one time he was the sheriff.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 318 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Corintha Jane PALMERTON after 1848. Corintha was born on 10 Nov 1830 in Delhi, Hamilton Co., OH and died on 26 Nov 1867 at age 37.

+ 5371 M i. Rolla P. CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1849 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 30 Sep 1881 in Franklin, Johnson Co., IN at age 32.

5372 M ii. Wayne CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1850 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN.

5373 F iii. Cora L. CONGER was born on 16 Dec 1852 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN.

+ 5374 M iv. Robert Owen CONGER was born on 30 Sep 1859 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN, died on 29 Jan 1914 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH at age 54, and was buried in Feb 1914 in St. Marys, Auglaize Co., OH.

General Notes:
Amanda M. Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

MARRIAGE: The name of Amanda Conger's husband is unknown. The names of her children were known.

2569. Rachel H. CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1824 in Dearborn Co., IN, died on 31 Mar 1899 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in Apr 1899 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

General Notes:
Rachel H. Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

Birth: Batch #: 452097, Source Call #:
31 Mar 1824, Rachel H. Conger, Dearborn Co., Indiana

Problem: Was the date of birth, 3 Mar 1824 as listed by Maxine Leonard or 31 Mar 1824 as listed in the IGI?

RECOLLECTIONS:
Rachel H. Conger was the widow of Columbus I. Peas and had 2 daughters. They went to Iowa and lived in the first house her father built in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., Iowa. Rachel needed a man to help with the farming. She proposed to Daniel Brewington, who was five years her junior.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 707 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 5380 F i. Electa Melissa PEAS was born on 17 Aug 1843 and died on 15 Dec 1862 at age 19.

Rachel next married Daniel Ryan BREWINGTON, son of Elijah BREWINGTON and Elizabeth HANCOCK, on 29 Aug 1855 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA. Daniel was born in 1829 in Dearborn Co., IN, died in 1904 in Monroe Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in 1904 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

+ 5384 M i. John Cecil BREWINGTON was born on 27 Jul 1856 and died in 1918 at age 62.

5385 M ii. Ralph Daniel BREWINGTON was born on 12 Jan 1861 and died on 12 Jan 1861.

+ 5386 M iii. Walter Conger BREWINGTON was born on 29 Jul 1865, died on 29 Jan 1898 in Boise, Ada Co., ID at age 32, and was buried in Feb 1898 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

General Notes:
Sophia Rebecca Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

NAME-CONFLICT: Jane Holsclaw in a piece written about Henry Norton Crowell by Maxine
Leonard.

Sophia married Samuel HOLSCLAW in 1850. Samuel was born in 1830 in Kentucky.

5387 M i. Arthur S. HOLSCLAW was born in 1851 and died on 11 Jan 1887 at age 36.

2573. Sabrina M. CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1833 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died in Feb 1911 in Rush Co., KS at age 77, and was buried in Feb 1911 in Nichol.

General Notes:
Sabrina M. Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

Problem: Was her first name, Sabrina or Sabina?

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Talented pianist and taught music.

Sabrina married Marcus L. BARBER, son of Philemon BARBER and Phebe UNKNOWN, on 21 Feb 1856 in Monroe Co., IA. Marcus was born about Jul 1826 in Ohio, died in 1898 in Rush Co., KS about age 72, and was buried in 1898 in Nichol.

5396 F ii. Mary Emily BARBER was born on 6 Oct 1857 and died on 2 Dec 1928 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA at age 71.

2574. Edward Arington CONGER was born between 1835 and 1837 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died between 1868 and 1870.

General Notes:
Edward Arington Conger

PARENTS: David S. Conger and Rebecca Sharp

Problem: Was the middle name, Arlington or Arington?

Birth: Batch #: 471435, Source Call #:
Abt. 1837, Edward Arlington Conger, Manchester, Drbrn, Indiana

EMIGRATION: Moved to Bluff Creek Twp., Monroe Co., IA with his sister, Mary Conger Croel and her son-in-law, Omer Palmer, about 1854.

CENSUS: 1860 in Indiana Edward A. Conger in Dearborn County, Lawrenceburgh City, page 019
(Furnished by Myra McDonald)

REFERENCE: "Family Search Ancestral File v4.19"

DEATH: Myra McDonald reports that he died in Indiana.

5403 M i. Lewis Kent CONGER was born about 1860 and died in 1911 about age 51.

+ 5406 F iv. Leah Rebecca CONGER was born in Apr 1864 in Indiana, died on 15 Jun 1939 in Harmon, Ellis Co., OK at age 75, and was buried on 17 Jun 1939 in Harmon, Ellis Co., OK.

2575. James M. CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1820 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 25 Jan 1911 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS at age 90, and was buried in Jan 1911 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

General Notes:
James Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

Birth: Batch #: 7806802, Sheet #: 53, Source Call #: 1126241
Film #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20679
17 Feb 1820, James Conger, Cameron, Monroe, Ohio

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 82/82, 25 Sep 1850
James Conger, 29, m. farmer, $200; OH; Elizabeth, 24, f. OH
Mary, 6, f. OH; Isaac, 4, m. OH; Stephen, 1, m. OH

RECOLLECTIONS:
In the 1800s "the grass was greener farther west" (and the land was free).

James Conger, b. 1820, and Elizabeth Lowe left Monroe county, Ohio and moved west, settling in the Appanoose county Iowa and Putnam, county Missouri area.

In 1873, they moved to Jewell Co., KS and five years later to Rooks Co., KS where they died in 1911. Most of their children settled in this area or in Nebraska. Three of their sons moved back to Ollie, Jackson Twp., Keokuk Co., Iowa: (John) Sherman, Elias, and William. Sherman and Elias died there. William moved to Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA and then in 1911 he moved to Lyons, Burt Co., NE.
(Source: Written by Willis Hollingsworth, 9 Apr 1998)

RESIDENCES: 1860, Liberty Twp., Putnam Co., MO
RESIDENCES: 1870, Polk Twp., Nodaway Co., MO
RESIDENCES: 1880, Paradise Twp., Rooks Co., KS
RESIDENCES: 1900, Jackson Twp., Keokuk Co., IA
ages 80 and 74, trapper, parents of 13 (sic) children, owned home free and
clear

OBITUARY:
James Conger, son of Stephen and Mary (Piatt) Conger. The subject of this sketch was born in Monroe Co., Ohio, Feb. 17, 1820, and died Jan. 25, 1911 at the home of his son, Isaac Conger, near Codell, [Rooks Co.], Kansas. At the time of his death he was 91 years of age. In July 1843 he married to Elizabeth Lowe, with whom he was permitted to live in congenial companionship for nearly 68 years.

In 1873 they came to Jewell county, Kansas, and five years later to Rooks county, where they have made their residence during the greater part of the time since. To them were born 12 children, 10 of whom, with the aged wife, survive him. All, but four, were present at the hour of his death.

Besides his family he had 46 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. His mind was clear to the last, and he had quite rugged health for a man of his age until about three weeks before his death. At that time he fell, hurting himself badly. From that time he failed rapidly until the close of life came about 1 o'clock on the date mentioned above. Every effort was made by friends and family that his life might be prolonged. But it was evident that they soon must bid him good-bye.

He was much respected as a citizen and neighbor, and friend. He was faithful and loyal in his devotion to this family, and they loved him, and cherished his presence. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan. 17, from the home of M.D. Ross, Pastor of the Methodist Church, and the body interred in the neighborhood cemetery. (Note: His wife, Elizabeth, died one month later.)

Isaac Conger was a great stock buyer and shipper. Jane lived at Superior, Neb., Melvina at Blair and Florence at Natoma. Jock was "a soldier in Iowa," Elias and Sherman lived in Ollie (Olin?) Iowa, Addie at Mankato, Kans., William at Fairfield, IA and Rebecca at Sigourney, Iowa.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 252 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Monroe Co., OH; 1873, Jewell Co., KS; 1878 near Codell, Rooks Co., KS

CEMETERY: The East Paradise Cemetery is located 3.2 miles east of Codell, Rooks Co., KS on the north side of Highway 18. The graves are along the fence, west of the gate. (Furnished by Willis Hollingsworth)

COMMENT: James Conger was a trapper. He and his wife moved about in later years and retired at their son Isaac's ranch.
(Furnished by Janine Shirley)

James married Elizabeth LOWE, daughter of Isaac LOWE and Mary UNKNOWN, in Jul 1843 in Monroe Co., OH. Elizabeth was born on 22 Nov 1826 in Belmont Co., OH, died on 21 Feb 1911 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS at age 84, and was buried on 22 Feb 1911 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

5408 F i. Mary J. CONGER was born about 1844 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died before 1911.

+ 5409 M ii. Isaac CONGER was born on 26 Jul 1847 in Maryette, Monroe Co., OH, died on 28 Mar 1932 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS at age 84, and was buried on 31 Mar 1932 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

5410 M iii. John CONGER was born on 26 Jul 1847 in Maryette, Monroe Co., OH.

+ 5411 M iv. Stephen Jackson CONGER was born on 2 Jul 1849 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died on 10 Nov 1923 in Soldier, Monona Co., IA at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1923 in Soldier, Monona Co., IA, Jordan Cemetery.

+ 5413 F vi. Adaline CONGER was born on 4 Oct 1854 in Clinton, , OH, died on 18 Jan 1935 in Otego, Jewell Co., KS at age 80, and was buried in Jan 1935 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS, Burr Oak Cemetery.

+ 5414 M vii. Elias Gregory CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1859 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 10 Dec 1934 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA at age 75.

+ 5415 F viii. Rebecca CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1859 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 5416 M ix. William M. CONGER was born on 16 Aug 1861 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 4 May 1950 in Ollie, Keokuk Co., IA at age 88, and was buried on 6 May 1950 in Lyons, Burt Co., NE, Lyons Cemetery.

John married Marguerite M. BOROUGH about 1894. Marguerite was born in Jan 1874.

2576. William CONGER was born about Jun 1825 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 1 Mar 1896 in Nr. Hillsdale, Miami Co., KS about age 70.

General Notes:
William Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

QUESTION: Is this the William Conger living at 87/87, Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1850 census? According to Maxine Crowell Leonard the answer to this question is, yes.

He was 24 at the time of the 1850 census and 29 at the time of the 1860 census.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 87/87, 25 Sep 1850
Wiliam Conger, 24, m. farmer, OH; Catharine, 24, f. OH
David, 4, m. OH; Stephen, 2, m. OH

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

QUESTION-CHILD: "son John M. age 4 in 1870 census, not listed in CFA." (CFA II, p. 724) Was this a son of William and Catherine Conger? What census is CFA II talking about?

DEATH:
"Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Conger, of Lincoln township, called yesterday, They had just received a letter from their nephew, Stephen Conger, stating the latter's father was killed by a train near Hillsdale, Kansas, on the 1st instant [1 Mar 1896]. Mr. Conger was a cripple and was crossing a bridge when the train overtook him. He was instantly killed."
[Note: Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Conger were James Conger and his wife, Elizabeth Lowe. REH]
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri. Issue date: March 11, 1896 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

William married Catherine UNKNOWN. Catherine was born in 1826 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

+ 5422 M ii. Stephen CONGER was born on 5 May 1848 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Nov 1915 in Rockville, Bates Co., MO at age 67, and was buried in Nov 1915 in Rockville, Bates Co., MO.

2577. Sarah CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1827 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 19 Apr 1899 at age 71.

General Notes:
Sarah Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

QUESTION: Was this Sarah Smith living in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1870 census?

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 177-177
Sarah Smith, 42, OH, keep house
Pleuma, 15, OH, help mother

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 222/224
David H. Devore, 20, OH OH OH; Pluma, 24, w, OH OH OH
Emmadela, 1, d, OH OH OH
Sarah Smith, 54, mil, OH VA MD
(Furnished by REH)

Sarah married Riley SMITH, son of Basil SMITH and Mary HOWELL, about 1846. Riley was born on 19 Apr 1827 in Ohio and died on 3 Apr 1855 in Monroe Co., OH at age 27.

+ 5427 F iv. Pluma SMITH was born on 29 Jun 1854 in Ohio and died on 3 May 1927 at age 72.

2578. Mary CONGER was born in Oct 1830 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Oct 1904 in Morgan Co., OH at age 74, and was buried in Oct 1904 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

NAME-CONFLICT: Barbara Conger, born Abt. 1829, by some researchers, with no husband or children found as of Sep 1998.

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary Conger in CFA II, p. 249. Maxine Leonard wrote, "She was probably the "Barbara" listed with the family.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 249 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Mary married John Warner ALLEN Sr., son of James ALLEN and Jane UNKNOWN, on 19 Aug 1848 in Morgan Co., OH. John was born on 17 Oct 1819 in Belmont Co., OH, died on 9 Jun 1898 in Morgan Co., OH at age 78, and was buried on 11 Jun 1898 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

+ 5428 M i. Benoni O. ALLEN was born on 9 Oct 1848 in Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 12 Aug 1917 in Bristol Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 68, and was buried on 14 Aug 1917 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

+ 5429 F ii. Mary Jane ALLEN was born on 15 Feb 1850 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 10 Apr 1898 in Morgan Co., OH at age 48, and was buried in Apr 1898 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

+ 5430 M iii. Stephen J. ALLEN was born on 21 Sep 1851 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 1 Dec 1881 in Morgan Co., OH at age 30, and was buried in Dec 1881 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

+ 5431 M iv. William Henry ALLEN was born in 1853 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 4 Mar 1896 in Morgan Co., OH at age 43.

+ 5433 M vi. Dennis ALLEN was born in Sep 1856 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 2 Jun 1936 in Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 79, and was buried in Jun 1936 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

+ 5434 M vii. George Washington ALLEN was born on 10 Apr 1858 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 7 Jul 1935 in Morgan Co., OH at age 77.

5435 M viii. Isaac ALLEN was born in 1861 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 23 Sep 1877 in Morgan Co., OH at age 16, and was buried in Sep 1877 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

+ 5436 M ix. John Warner ALLEN Jr. was born on 2 Apr 1862 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 27 Mar 1908 in Reinersville, Morgan Co., OH at age 45, and was buried in Mar 1908 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

+ 5437 F x. Elizabeth Ann ALLEN was born on 17 Apr 1865 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 30 Dec 1947 in Reinersville, Morgan Co., OH at age 82, and was buried in Jan 1948 in Reinersville, Morgan Co., OH, Reinersville Cemetery.

5438 M xi. Zachariah ALLEN was born in Apr 1867 in Meigs Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died in Dec 1928 in Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., OH at age 61.

+ 5439 M xii. Emanuel ALLEN was born on 11 Sep 1869 in Meigs Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 13 Nov 1908 at age 39.

+ 5440 M xiii. Evangalist ALLEN was born about 11 Aug 1869 in Meigs Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died on 15 Feb 1940 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH about age 70, and was buried in Feb 1940 in Morgan Co., OH, Centerville Cemetery.

5441 M xiv. Joseph Morris ALLEN was born on 4 Jun 1872 in Meigs Twp., Morgan Co., OH.

+ 5442 F xv. Orilla W. ALLEN was born about 24 Feb 1873 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, died in 1957 in Morgan Co., OH about age 84, and was buried in 1957 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

2579. Benoni G. CONGER was born about Feb 1831 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died in 1918 about age 87, and was buried in 1918 in Reinersville, Morgan Co., OH, Reinersville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Benoni G. Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

Birth: Film #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20666
1828, Benoni Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio
QUESTION: Does this IGI entry pertain to this Benoni Conger?

Batch #: 7222289, Sheet #: 91, Source Call #: 822001
1831, Benoni Conger, son of Stephen Conger

RESIDENCES: As of 1880, Bristol Twp., Morgan Co., OH

Benoni married Sarah Jane ALLEN on 1 Nov 1856 in Morgan Co., OH. Sarah was born about Jun 1835 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 5 Oct 1918 about age 83, and was buried in Oct 1918 in Reinersville, Morgan Co., OH, Reinersville Cemetery.

5443 M i. John C. CONGER was born in 1857 in Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., OH.

5444 F ii. Mary Ann CONGER was born from about 1859 to 1860 in Manchester Twp., Morgan Co., OH.

5445 M iii. Cornelius CONGER was born on 8 Apr 1865 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 15 Dec 1923 at age 58.

Cornelius married Sarah FOGLE, daughter of Elijah FOGLE and Hannah Maria OLIVER.

+ 5446 F iv. Matilda CONGER was born on 19 Feb 1868 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH and died on 25 Sep 1920 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH at age 52.

5447 F v. Melissa CONGER was born on 19 Feb 1868 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH.

5448 M vi. Benjamin CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1871 and died in 1944 at age 73.

2580. Stephen Jackson CONGER was born in 1833 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 10 Apr 1862 in Beverly, , VA at age 29, and was buried in Apr 1862 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH.

General Notes:
Stephen Jackson Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

Census: 1860, living with his mother, Mary. His father, Stephen had died on 12 May 1859. Perhaps he had gone to his mother's to help with the farm work.
[Note: His wife, Mary, was listed in the next dwelling with their children. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard, Vol. 2)

RESIDENCES: According to granddaughter, Ottice Anna Bell Conger Ridgley he lived near Marietta, OH.

MILITARY-DEATH: Private, he died on 10 Apr 1862 in Beverly, VA of typhoid fever.

Stephen married Mary Jane SMITH, daughter of Basil SMITH and Mary HOWELL, on 24 Nov 1852. Mary was born about Jun 1835 in Washington Co., OH, died about Apr 1913 in Athens, Athens Co., OH about age 77, and was buried about Apr 1913 in Dalzell, Washington Co., OH, Dalzell Cemetery.

+ 5450 F i. Huldah CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1852 in Lewisville, Monroe Co., OH and died on 1 Sep 1919 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH at age 67.

5452 M iii. Stephen CONGER was born about 1855 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.

5453 M iv. Zachariah CONGER was born about Aug 1857 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.

+ 5455 M vi. Joseph Maurice CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1861 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 18 Apr 1930 in Warren, Trumbull Co., OH at age 69.

2581. Eliza Jane CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1834 in Ohio and died on 27 Sep 1915 at age 81.

General Notes:
Eliza Jane Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

Eliza married Basil SMITH Jr., son of Basil SMITH and Mary HOWELL. Basil was born on 28 Dec 1833 in Ohio and died on 24 Apr 1917 at age 83.

+ 5458 M iii. John B. SMITH was born in Nov 1861 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died in 1934 at age 73, and was buried in 1934 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, Oaklawn Cemetery.

2582. John CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1836 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH and died on 14 Oct 1909 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH at age 73.

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

MILITARY: Civil War, Private in Co. D, 116th Ohio Vol. (CFA I, p. 296)

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Washington, Twp. 69/70
John Conger, 43, OH OH OH; Mary J., 36, w, OH OH OH
Louisa J., d, OH OH OH
Elizabeth Smith, 28, sil, OH OH OH; Eunice, 2, ni, OH OH OH
(Furnished by REH)

CENSUS: 1900, in Monroe Co., OH, Washington, Twp.
John and Mary Jane Conger and daughter Louisa.
[Note: not a complete extraction as far as the names and data on the family
members. REH]

John married Mary Jane SMITH, daughter of Basil SMITH and Mary HOWELL, on 28 May 1866 in Edwina, Monroe Co., OH. Mary was born about Jun 1835 in Washington Co., OH, died about Apr 1913 in Athens, Athens Co., OH about age 77, and was buried about Apr 1913 in Dalzell, Washington Co., OH, Dalzell Cemetery.

+ 5466 F i. Louisa J. CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1867 in Edwina, Monroe Co., OH.

+ 5467 M ii. John CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1870 in Washington Co., OH and died on 18 Jan 1953 in Dalzell, Washington Co., OH at age 82.

2583. Elias Darby CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1837 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 5 Mar 1913 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV at age 75, and was buried in Mar 1913 in Drift Run Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Darby Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: Jan 1855, Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH

MARRIAGE: Married on the 25th ult. by Robt. Cree Esq., Mr. Elias Conger and Miss Rachel Smith, all of Wayne Twp.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 7 Feb 1855 - Fedorchak, Vol. IV, p. 63)

QUESTION-CENSUS: Where was Elias Darby Conger living at the time of the 1860 census of Monroe Co., OH?

MILITARY: In the Civil War, Pvt, Co. E, 9th Regt., West Virginia Vol.

RESIDENCES: Post Office address is Route 2, Sandyville, Jackson county, WV

MILITARY-PENSION:
Department of the Interior
United States Pension Agency
Washington, D.C., Apr. 21, 1913
Pensioner Dropped, Certificate No. 71122
ELIAS D. CONGER, Pvt E. 9 W. Va Inf and B. 1 W VA Vet Inf.
Last paid at $20, to March 4, 1913, has been dropped because of death March 5, 1913.

General Affidavit
State of West Virginia, County of Mason
In the matter of increase claim No. 71, 122 of ELIAS D. CONGER,
Co E 9th W.VA Infantry Vols., on this 26 day of April 1887 personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and the aforesaid county authorized to administer oaths, Oliver Phelps aged 43 years, a resident of Mason in the County Mason and state of West Viginia

I remember that sometime in July, 1862, Elias D. Conger, who was then a member of Co. E 9 W.VA Vol Inf, was afflicted with sore eyes and was sometime under treatment for his eyes. I had been a member of the Company for some 4 or 5 months previous to this and had not known him to have any trouble with his eyes previous to this time. He was afterwards treated for sore eyes frequently, during the remainder of his service and was rejected as a veteran at the time the Company re-enlisted on account of his eyes. He wore green glasses during the remainder of this service nearly all the time.

Sometime in April 1864 said Conger was treated in regimental Hospital at Fayetteville, W.VA for swollen leges and being unable on this account to accompany us on to Lynchburg Raid was left back at Fayetteville in May 1864. Did not see him again until about the 6th of July, 1864, when he joined his company at Martinsburg West VA and accompanied it up the valley. He was wounded in battle on the 24th of July and I do not remember seeing him again during our term of service
Oliver Phelps
Late Capt Co E 9th W VA Inf

Declaration for Pension
County of Jackson
State of West Virginia

On this 4th day of April A.D. One thousand nine hundred and twelve personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the county and State aforesaid, ELIAS D. CONGER, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 75 years of age, and a resident of Sandyville county of Jackson State of West Virginia; and that he is the identical person who was enrolled at Ravenswood, W.VA under the name of ELIAS D. CONGER on the 19th day February, 1862, as a Private, in Company E., 9 Regt. West Virginia Vol. Infantry in the service of the United States, in the Civil War, and was Honorably discharged at Wheeling, W.VA on the 19th day of February, 1865.

Height, 5 feet 7 inches; complexion, dark; color of eyes; brown hazel; color of hair, dark; that his occupation was farming; that he was born April 2nd, 1837, at Monroe county, Ohio.
Applied for pension number of certificate 71122.
Post Office address is Route 2, Sandyville, Jackson county, West VA.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 87-88 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY-COMMENT: All of the children were buried in Drift Run Methodist Cemetery.
QUESTION: Who can prove this statement? Where is this cemetery located?
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY: Drift Run Methodist Cemetery [Note: no location given. REH]

Elias married Rachel SMITH, daughter of Basil SMITH and Mary HOWELL, on 25 Jan 1854 in Monroe Co., OH. Rachel was born on 12 Dec 1838 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 31 May 1855 at age 16, and was buried in Jun 1855 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, Barber Ridge Cemetery.

+ 5468 M i. Stephen Jackson CONGER was born on 22 May 1855 in Graysville, Monroe Co., OH, died on 20 Jan 1920 in Ashland, Ashland Co., OH at age 64, and was buried in Jan 1920 in Memorial Cemetery.

+ 5469 M ii. Samuel CONGER was born about 1874 in Monroe Co., OH and died about 1926 about age 52.

Elias next married Margaret Jane BAKER. Margaret was born in 1837 and died in 1913 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV at age 76.

+ 5470 M i. David M. CONGER was born in 1864 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., VA and died about 1941 about age 77.

+ 5471 F ii. Hannah CONGER was born between 1865 and 1867 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV and died in 1905.

+ 5472 M iii. Charles Ulysiss CONGER was born on 31 Oct 1870 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV and died on 24 Nov 1941 in Drift Run, Jackson Co., WV at age 71.

+ 5474 F v. Martha Althenia CONGER was born about 20 Dec 1875 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV and died on 26 Dec 1942 about age 67.

+ 5475 M vi. Edward Marshall CONGER was born on 14 Jan 1878 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV, died on 16 Apr 1949 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV at age 71, and was buried in Apr 1949 in Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

2584. Enos CONGER was born on 19 Nov 1838 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died on 20 Dec 1905 in Palco, Rooks Co., KS at age 67, and was buried in Dec 1905 in Marcotte Cemetery.

General Notes:
Enos Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

Problem: Was he born in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH or Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH?

Batch #: 7728004, Sheet #: 80, Source Call #: 1126130
Batch #: 7222289, Sheet #: 91, Source Call #: 822001

QUESTION: Maxine Crowell Leonard stated that the children of Enos and Emily were born at Prinston. Where is this place located? Could it be, Princeton, Franklin Co., KS? In her Volume 2 she lists, Prinston, OH. The IGI lists the place name as, Princeton, Butler Co., OH which agrees with the Rand McNally Commercial Atlas.

CENSUS: Enos and Emily were shown in the 1860 census living with, Sidney Southers, 60, Benjamin and Samuel Southers. They had been married within the year. The place of the census was not listed.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp., 243/243, p. 33, 11 Jun 1860
Sidney Southers, 60, m. /100, DE
Benjamin, 27, m. OH; Samuel, 23, m. OH
Enos Conger, 20, m. OH; Emely, 18, f. OH (married within the year)
Samuel, 8/12, m.
[Note: Sidney Southers could have been the father of Emily Southers Conger. REH]

RESIDENCES: Paradise Twp., Rooks Co., KS

COMMENT: In 1900 David was a widower, with 4 children, living with his father, Enos.

QUESTION: Where is the Marcotte Cemetery located?

Enos married Emily SOUTHERS in 1859. Emily was born in 1842 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.

5477 M i. Samuel CONGER was born in Nov 1859 in Princeton, Butler Co., OH and died in 1872 at age 13.

+ 5478 M ii. David CONGER was born about 1 Jan 1861 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died on 8 Jul 1939 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT about age 78, and was buried in Jul 1939 in Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT, Riverview Cemetery.

+ 5479 F iii. Ella CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1865 in Princeton, Butler Co., OH and died on 11 Dec 1954 at age 89.

+ 5482 F vi. Levina J. CONGER was born on 9 Feb 1871 in Monroe Co., IA and died on 14 Oct 1928 in Friday Harbor, San Juan, WA at age 57.

2585. David CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1841 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 21 Jul 1926 in Friendly, Tyler Co., WV at age 85, and was buried in Jul 1926 in Sistersville, Tyler Co., WV, Locust Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

MILITARY: Pvt, Co. D 116th Regt. Ohio Vol; War Dept. Record 252694. His 1890 pension application lists son, James, not otherwise given in family record.

Batch #: 7806802, Sheet #: 53, Source Call #: 1126241
Batch #: 7222289, Sheet #: 91, Source Call #: 822001

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 210/212
David Conger, 35, OH OH OH; Margaret, 30, w, WV WV WV
Charles, 13, s, WV OH WV; Florida E. 12, d, WV OH WV
Stephen J., 7, s, OH OH WV; Rosetta, 5, d, OH OH WV
Mary D., 2, d, OH OH WV
(Furnished by REH)

RESIDENCES: According to the 1880 census David Conger must have been living in WV during the first years of his marriage.

David married Margaret Jane HUGHS on 25 Aug 1865 in Ravenswood, Jackson Co., WV. Margaret was born in 1848 in Washington Twp., Monroe Co., OH and died in May 1885 in Edwina, Monroe Co., OH at age 37.

5484 M i. Charles M. CONGER was born on 29 Jun 1866 in Washington Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

5485 F ii. Florida Ellen CONGER was born about Aug 1867 in Washington Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

Florida married William W. DALRYMPLE Jr., son of William W. DALRYMPLE Sr. and Unknown, on 9 Sep 1896 in Monroe Co., OH.

5486 F iii. Louisa CONGER was born in 1868 in Washington Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

Louisa married Andrew POWELL, son of Reuben POWELL and Margaret PRYOR, on 20 Mar 1889 in Monroe Co., OH. Andrew was born in 1839 in Monroe Co., OH.

2586. Joseph Morris CONGER was born on 14 Jun 1843 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Oct 1896 in Howland, Putnam Co., MO at age 53, and was buried on 20 Oct 1896 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Mendota Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joseph Morris Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

Problem: It has also been reported that he was born Abt. 1827 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH.

AKA: Morris Conger; Maurice Conger; Maurice (Morris) Conger (CFA I, p. 373)

RESIDENCES: Saline Twp., Ellis Co., KS; Lincoln Twp., Howland, Putnam Co., MO

MILITARY: 167-167 Joseph M. Conger, Private, Co. I, 3rd Iowa Cav in Civil War
(Source: 1890, Putnam Co., MO Civil War Census - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Joseph M. Conger married Margaret A. Oden on 25 Dec 1864 at Appanoose Co., IA
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA, Index to Grooms, Marriage Records Book 2, p. 138 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OCCUPATION: farmer

Census: 1870, in Putnam, Co., MO, Lincoln Twp., #181
Joseph Conger, 27, farmer, OH; Margaret, 23, OH
Mary, 4, OH; Stephen, 3, OH, James E., 2, MO
[Note: It seems very doubtful that children, Mary and Stephen were born in Ohio. The parents were married in Appanoose Co., IA and there is no evidence that they ever lived in Ohio as a married couple. Joseph and Mary Conger lived in Saline Twp., Ellis Co., KS before settling at Howland, Putnam Co., MO. It seems likely that the first two children were born while they were living in Kansas. REH]

[Note: Living next door at #182 was John R. and Louisa (Rice) McGee. Their daughter, Savilla (various spellings) would later marry Moses D. Conger, b. 9 Apr 1864. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Joseph M. Conger, 49, and Emily Powell, 44, were married on 30 Mar
1893 in Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Marriage Records Vol. 2, pg 414 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: The birth dates for Mary, Elizabeth and Margaret were in the 1900 census, under A.J. Warren.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard, Vol. 2)

ERROR: Date of death is reported as Feb 1898 in CFAII, p. 151. This is in error.

OBITUARY: J. Morris Conger - Suicides by Cutting his Throat from Ear to Ear with a Razor

Word reached this city early Monday morning [19 Oct 1896] that J. Morris Conger, one of Lincoln townships aged citizens, had taken his own life at his home about two and a-half miles northwest of Howland, [MO] shortly after noon the previous day [18 Oct 1896].

From all the information received from an interview of the family, deceased had been in a fit of despondency for several days. This, however, is brought more impressively upon the minds of the family since he took his life than before. His seven-year old daughter, Margaret E., has been seriously afflicted with diptheria and Sunday just before he left the house he stated to Mrs. Conger that for Maggie to die would be more than he could stand. He then drew his purse from his pocket, handed it to his wife with the remark, "Take this and provide for the children for I am going away." He bade Mrs. Conger good bye and started from the house. The wife followed and made every effort she could to have him remain, but the more she insisted the faster he would step from her. She pursued him as rapidly as she could, but found that her efforts to have him return were in vain. She screamed and cried out for help from the little boys who had gone to the sawmill a short distance south of the residence. The little sons heard her cries and ran as fast as they could to learn what was the trouble. They stated that their first impression was that their little sister was dying. But it was a great or even greater misfortune. They were informed that the father had left and after being told of what had happened, Joseph, the eldest son at home ran to the cornfield half a quarter distant and tracked the parent to a straw stack in the same field where he found him with a gasping wound in his throat and inch or more deep from ear to ear in length, and breathed his last before he could give an alarm. The work was done with a razor, which he used to do his own shaving.

The neighbors were notified of what had taken place after consulting the family called Justice Anderson McKinley to the scene and an inquest was held. The verdict of the jury being that deceased came to his death by his own hands.

Deceased was born in Monroe county, Ohio, June 14, 1843, and came to Missouri in the 60's. He was wedded to Margaret Oden and to this union were born ten children, nine of whom were living at his death, namely, Mary Wellman and Lizzie Norman of Adair County, MO; Stephen Conger of Rooks Co., Kansas; John Conger of Keokuk, Iowa; Ezra, Joseph, Charles, Sherman and Margaret Conger of this county. The mother of these children died several years ago and later he married Emily Powell, who survives him.

Deceased was a member of the ? Christian Church and served his county faithfully and well for three years in the late war.

The funeral took place yesterday, [20 Oct 1896], the remains being taken to the Mendota cemetery.
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, Missouri, Wednesday 21 Oct 1896 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH: Conger, J. Morris Obit & Suicide, published 21 Oct 1896; Born 14 Jun 1843, Died 18 Oct 1896, Buried Mendota
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: J. Morris Conger, b. 14 Jun 1843, d. 18 Oct 1896, no headstone, buried at Mendota Cemetery, Mendota, Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: Mendota Cemetery Records, Mendota, MO - furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: Joseph M. Conger, filed 12 Nov 1896, #1110, p. 26
Widow Emily F. Conger. Heirs: Mary Wellman of Adair Co., Mo.; Stephen J. Conger of Rooks Co., Kan.; James E. Conger of Appanoose Co., Ia.; John W. Conger of Keokuk Co., Ia.; Elizabeth Norman of Adair Co., Mo.; Joseph M. Conger of Putnam Co., Mo.; Charles Conger, Sherman Conger, Margaret E. Conger all of Putnam Co., Mo. (Last 4 are minors).
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Estate Records 1845-1909, compiled by Sarah Lemen Phillips - furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: Conger Minors, filed 24 Nov 1896, #1111
Joseph M., Charley, Sherman and Maggie E. Conger minors, children of Joseph M. Conger, dec'd.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Estate Records 1845-1909, compiled by Sarah Lemen Phillips - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Joseph married Margaret A. ODEN, daughter of Thomas L. ODEN and Nancy H. BRYAN, on 25 Dec 1864 in Appanoose Co., IA. Margaret was born on 8 Aug 1846 in Ohio, died on 22 Feb 1891 in Putnam Co., MO at age 44, and was buried in Feb 1891 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Mendota Cemetery.

+ 5495 M ii. Stephen Jackson CONGER was born on 22 May 1868 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 23 Jan 1951 in La Crosse, Rooks Co., KS at age 82.

+ 5496 M iii. James Ezra CONGER was born in 1870 in Howland, Putnam Co., MO.

+ 5497 M iv. John Wesley CONGER was born on 5 Sep 1873 in Putnam Co., MO and died in Nov 1963 at age 90.

+ 5499 F vi. Elizabeth CONGER was born in Mar 1878 in Rooks Co., NE and died in Lansing, Ingham Co., MI.

+ 5502 M ix. Sherman Logan CONGER was born on 14 Feb 1886 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 23 Jun 1973 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 87, and was buried in Jun 1973 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

5503 F x. Margaret E. CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1889 and died in Burbank, Osage Co., CA.

Joseph next married Emily Frances POWELL, daughter of Abram POWELL and Lorinda DALE, on 30 Mar 1893 in Putnam Co., MO. Emily was born on 24 Jan 1848 in Madison Co., KY, died on 5 Feb 1936 in Putnam Co., MO at age 88, and was buried in Feb 1936 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

2587. Pluma CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1846 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH and died on 14 Mar 1917 in Monroe Co., OH at age 70.

General Notes:
Pluma Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

Batch #: 7222289, Sheet #: 91, Source Call #: 822001
1846, Pluma Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Pluma and Juliette Conger were twins.

Problem: Was her first name, Pluma or Plunara?

MOTHER-RESIDENCES: After the death of her husband, Mary Jane (Piatt) Conger lived with her daughter, Pluma Shafer.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 416 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Pluma married Isaac Wilford SHAFER, son of Michael SHAFER and Mary UNKNOWN, on 15 Mar 1863 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH. Isaac was born on 28 Aug 1838 in Belmont Co., OH, died on 7 Dec 1916 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH at age 78, and was buried in Dec 1916 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, Oaklawn Cemetery.

+ 5509 F v. Hannah Elizabeth SHAFER was born in Aug 1878 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH and died in Jan 1930 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH at age 51.

2588. Juliette CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1846 in Ohio and died on 3 Aug 1915 at age 69.

General Notes:
Juliette Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Elijah Conger and Mary Jane Piatt

RELATIONSHIP: Pluma and Juliette Conger were twins.

Juliette married David SMITH, son of Basil SMITH and Mary HOWELL, on 22 Jun 1865. David was born on 14 Mar 1846 in Ohio and died on 16 Jul 1919 in Ashland City, Ashland Co., OH at age 73.

5513 F ii. Rhoda Ellen SMITH was born on 19 Jun 1867 in Ohio and died on 23 Jan 1950 at age 82.

5514 M iii. Riley W. SMITH was born on 14 Dec 1869 in Ohio and died on 10 Oct 1948 at age 78.

5515 M iv. Stephen James SMITH was born on 17 May 1872 in Ohio and died on 12 Mar 1945 at age 72.

5516 F v. Emma Delia SMITH was born on 23 Sep 1874 in Ohio and died on 9 Jun 1940 at age 65.

5517 M vi. William Alexander SMITH was born on 22 Apr 1877 in Ohio and died on 4 Jan 1956 at age 78.

5518 M vii. Elmer Elsworth SMITH was born on 17 Jun 1879 in Ohio and died on 15 Mar 1952 at age 72.

2589. David CONGER was born about Apr 1823 in Green, Monroe Co., OH, died about Jul 1905 about age 82, and was buried about Jul 1905 in Monroe Co., OH, Otts Chapel Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: Gershom Conger and Hannah Piatt.

QUESTION: Was this David Conger living in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH, 199/199 at the time of the 1850 census?

MARRIAGE: David Conger and Margaret Anne Monahan were married on 10 Mar 1842 in Belmont Co., OH. The names of Gershom and John Conger were record below that of David. Could they have been witnesses?
(Source: Belmont Co., OH Marriages 1803-1849 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 199/199, 26 Jul 1850
David Conger, 27, m. farmer, OH; Margaret, 25, f. OH
Elizabeth, 7, f. OH; Hannah, 5, f. OH; John, 3, m. OH; Elijah, 1, m. OH

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 506/506, p. 75, 6 Jul 1860
David Conger, 36, m. farmer, /225, OH; Margaret A. 34, f. domestic, OH
Elisabeth, 17, f. domestic, OH; Hannah, 15, f. domestic, OH
John, 14, m. OH; Elijah, 12, m. OH
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard - with details added by REH)

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp., 40040
David Conger, 46, OH, farmer; Margaret A., 45, keep house
Hannah, 22, OH; Elijah, 21, OH, farm labor; John, 23, OH, farm labor;
Elizabeth, 24, OH, help mother-in-law
COMMENT: Elizabeth, 24, must be, Elizabeth Barrackman, wife of John Conger, 23.

Census: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp., 8/8
David Conger, 56, OH PA OH; Maragaret A., 54, w, OH, MD MD
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard, with additions by REH)

David married Margaret Anne MONAHAN on 10 Mar 1842 in Belmont Co., OH. Margaret was born on 29 Jul 1824 in Ohio, died on 5 Sep 1905 in Nr. Antioch, Monroe Co., OH at age 81, and was buried in Sep 1905 in Monroe Co., OH, Otts Chapel Cemetery.

+ 5520 F i. Elizabeth J. CONGER was born about 1843 in Ohio and died on 2 May 1895 about age 52.

+ 5521 F ii. Hannah Ann CONGER was born between 1845 and 1847 in Monroe Co., OH.

+ 5522 M iii. John CONGER was born about 1847 in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

+ 5523 M iv. Elijah CONGER was born in Nov 1849 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

2590. Julia Ann CONGER was born about 1828 in Ohio and died about 1865 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH about age 37.

General Notes:
Julia Ann Conger

PARENTS: Gershom Conger and Hannah Piatt

NAME-CONFLICT: Julianne

Julia married Elijah B. MONAHAN. Elijah was born on 26 Dec 1826 in Monroe Co., OH and died in 1892 at age 66.

5524 M i. John MONAHAN was born on 10 May 1850 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 15 Jan 1853 at age 2.

5525 F ii. Hanna MONAHAN was born on 28 Nov 1851 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 27 Dec 1925 at age 74.

5527 F iv. July Ann MONAHAN was born on 7 Jan 1855 and died on 6 Oct 1865 at age 10.

5528 M v. David MONAHAN was born on 12 Aug 1856 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 11 Mar 1937 at age 80.

5529 F vi. Amanda Jane MONAHAN was born on 2 May 1859 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 1 Oct 1865 at age 6.

5530 F vii. Mary Adeline MONAHAN was born on 6 Nov 1861 in Ohio and died on 6 Feb 1927 at age 65.

5531 M viii. Elsworth Elijah MONAHAN was born on 25 Aug 1862 in Ohio and died on 6 May 1938 in Powhatan Point, Washington Co., OH at age 75.

5532 F ix. Elizabeth MONAHAN was born on 28 Sep 1863 and died on 7 May 1938 at age 74.

2591. Daniel CONGER was born between 1828 and 1831 in Ohio and died in Feb 1901 in Monroe Co., OH.

General Notes:
Daniel Conger

QUESTION: Was this Daniel Conger living in Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1860 census? See census record below:

CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp., 178/178, page 23, 8 Jun 1860
Daniel Conger, 29, m. laborer, /100, OH; Margaret, 35, f. OH
Hannah E., 6, f. OH
[Note: The age of 29 for Daniel seems to be slightly off. Robert Guilinger states, his Civil War pension records indicate a year of birth of 1828 or 1829. The 1860 and 1870 census records are consistent in that they show his age as 29 and 39 years of age.]

MILITARY: Daniel Conger enlisted in Co. C, 116th Ohio Vol. Inf., as a Private on 4 Jan 1865. He was discharged as a Pvt. on 7 Dec 1865 at City Point, VA. He received a pension in 1890.

CENSUS: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp., 115-117
Daniel Conger, 39, OH, laborer; Margaret, 45, OH, keep house
Hannah E., 14, OH, Appr Mantau Mkr; Mary Ann, 7, helps mother
Elizabeth McCune, 65, Ire, Infirm

CENSUS: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp., 45/46
Daniel Conger, 49, OH OH OH; Margarett, 55, w, OH IRE IRE
Isaac Martin, 22, OH OH OH; Mary A., 17, w, OH OH OH
(Furnished by REH)

Daniel married Margaret CAMPBELL. Margaret was born about 1825 in Ohio and died in May 1894 in Monroe Co., OH about age 69.

2593. Nelson CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1834 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 27 Dec 1892 in Jackson Co., WV at age 58.

General Notes:
Nelson Conger

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 505/505, p. 75, 6 Jul 1860
Nelson Conger, 24, m. farmer, /150, OH; Sarah, 32, f. domestic, OH
Mary Anne, 4, f. OH; Gersham, 1, m. OH
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard, with additions
by REH)

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp., 75-75
Nelson Conger, 35, OH, farm laborer; Sarah, 42, OH, keep house;
Mary L., 14, OH; Gersham, 11, OH, farm labor; Joseph M. 9, OH, school;
Margaret S., 6, OH, school; Leni L. 3, OH

BIOGRAPHY:
Nelson Conger owned two large farms near Woodsfield, OH. He lost the farms when he backed a man for state office who became involved in a scandal. Nelson then moved to Jackson Co., WV.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 171 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: they were Methodists

DEATH: late Dec 1892 in Jackson Co., WV

Nelson married Sarah SMITH. Sarah was born on 30 Jan 1827 in Ohio and died on 10 Aug 1909 at age 82.

+ 5536 F i. Mary Lenore CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1856 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 8 Jan 1929 at age 72.

+ 5537 M ii. Gershom CONGER was born on 7 Nov 1858 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died on 12 Feb 1940 in Jackson Co., WV at age 81, and was buried in Feb 1940 in Wood Co., WV, Limestone Cemetery.

2605. Benoni CONGER was born about 1830 in Monroe Co., OH and died about 1862 about age 32.

General Notes:
Benoni Conger

BIRTH: Film #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20666
1828, Benoni Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio
QUESTION: Does this IGI entry pertain to this Benoni Conger?

BIRTH: Abt. 1830 in PA according to the 1860 census of Appanoose Co., IA

NAME-CONFLICT: Benona Conger in guardianship documents for his daughter, executed by Elias Gregory Conger, her guardian.

MARRIAGE: Benoni Conger to Videlia Slack, 7 Jul 1859, Appanoose Co., IN; Book 1, page 69
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA

General Notes:
Mary Ann Conger

Problem: CFA I, p. 786 lists the date of birth as, 25 May 1831

SPOUSE: Mary Ann Conger was the 2nd spouse of R. Burdine Scott.

RESIDENCES: As of 1895, Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA

Mary next married R. Burdine SCOTT about 14 Feb 1874 in Appanoose Co., IA. R. was born on 13 Jan 1818 in Wayne Co., KY and died on 7 Apr 1890 at age 72.

2607. Mark E. CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1833 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 12 Jul 1886 in Phoenix, Jackson Co., OR at age 52, and was buried in Jul 1886 in Phoenix, Jackson Co., OR, Phoenix Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mark Conger

MARRIAGE: Mark Conger to Sarah Adams, 23 Sep 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 2, page 83
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: In 1862, Mark Conger received a patent on a 162 acre homestead in Jackson Co., OR near Medford, OR.

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1895, Milford, Jackson Co., OR

PROBATE: Affadavit signed 30 Oct 1896 by Sarah A. Dean, guardian of minor heirs of Mark Conger, deceased; Emmit R. Conger and Lulu V. Conger received $20.75 each from estate of Elias G. Conger.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Mark married Sarah Ann ADAMS, daughter of John ADAMS and Mary BOHOMER, on 23 Sep 1860 in Appanoose Co., IA. Sarah was born on 15 Jan 1844 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 11 Sep 1935 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 91, and was buried in Sep 1935 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR, Granite Hill Cemetery.

5543 F i. Nancy Ellen CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1861 in Appanoose Co., IA and died in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

5544 M ii. John G. CONGER was born about 28 Aug 1864, died on 20 Sep 1866 in Appanoose Co., IA about age 2, and was buried in Sep 1866 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, White Cemetery.

+ 5545 F iii. Sidney Edith CONGER was born on 2 Jul 1868 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 5 Nov 1929 in Wilderville, Josephine Co., OR at age 61.

5546 F iv. Lavina Ethel Rebecca CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1872 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 6 Nov 1937 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 65.

+ 5547 M v. Martin A. CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1875 in Jackson Co., OR, died on 4 Dec 1928 at age 53, and was buried in Dec 1928 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR, Granite Hill Cemetery.

+ 5548 M vi. Emmet Russell CONGER was born on 4 Jan 1877 in Jackson Co., OR and died on 30 Nov 1959 at age 82.

5549 F vii. Lulu Violet CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1879 in Jackson Co., OR and died on 9 Mar 1937 in Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR at age 57.

2608. John CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1835 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 11 Dec 1904 at age 69, and was buried in Dec 1904 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Conger

MILITARY: Co. D. 6th Ia. Inf. T.Vol.; according to CFA I, p. 296 he served and year with this unit and re-enlisted for a 4th must before the war ended. He came home without a wound. (CFA I, p. 296)

MILITARY: John Conger enlisted on June 25, 1861 in Co., D, 6th Iowa Inf. T. Vol. He was discharged as disabled, 7 Jul 1862. The 6th Infantry regiment was mustered out at Louisville on 21 Jul 1865.
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., Iowa, 1878 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: John Conger to Rachel L. Folwell, 17 Apr 1879 in Putnam Co., MO
(Source: LDS Marriage Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1880, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp., #173/181
John Conger, 47, farmer, OH PA PA; Rachel, 40, wife, OH
Elias G., 6/12, dau. (sic), IA OH OH
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1895, Exline, Appanoose Co., IA

CEMETERY: Rachel L. Conger, June 2, 1846, Nov. 23, 1916; John Conger, Oct. 10,
1835, Dec. 11, 1904; Co. D. 6th Ia. Inf. T.Vol.; Row 17, Pleasant Hill
Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: #2648.0 relates to John Conger. Heirs listed: Brooks, Clark, Elias G., May, Myrtle, Orlan, Rachel L. (Wife) and Vesta.
(Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa Probate Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)

John married Rachel L. FOLWELL on 17 Apr 1879 in Putnam Co., MO. Rachel was born on 12 Jun 1846 in Ohio, died on 23 Nov 1916 in Radcliffe, Hardin Co., IA at age 70, and was buried on 25 Nov 1916 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

5550 M i. Elias Gregory CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1880 in Iowa, died on 3 Mar 1946 at age 66, and was buried in Mar 1946 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

5552 M iii. Clark CONGER was born about 11 Apr 1884, died on 24 Mar 1903 in Appanoose Co., IA about age 18, and was buried in Mar 1903 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 5554 F v. Myrtle CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1886 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 16 Dec 1980 in Chico, Butte Co., CA at age 93, and was buried in Dec 1980 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

5555 M vi. Brooks CONGER was born in Dec 1888 in Iowa, died on 6 Jan 1918 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 29, and was buried on 9 Jan 1918 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

2609. William CONGER was born in 1837 in Monroe Co., OH, died about 6 Apr 1862 in Pittsburg Landing, Hardin Co., TN about age 25, and was buried in Apr 1862 in Pittsburg Landing, Hardin Co., TN, Military Grave.

General Notes:
William Conger

PARENTS: Elias Gregory Conger and Rebecca Patterson

MARRIAGE: William Conger to Mary M. Turk, 29 Dec 1860 in Appanoose Co., IA
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA Marriage Book 2, page 74 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MILITARY: William Conger, enlisted on 7 Oct 1861, in Co. A, 6th Infantry Iowa and died at Pittsburg Landing, [Tennessee]
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., Iowa 1878, p. 407 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MILITARY: Civil War, 36th Iowa Infantry, 1863. At Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee missing and was not heard of afterward.

MILITARY: William Conger enlisted in the 36th Iowa Infantry in 1863 [sic, 7 Oct 1861, Enlistment had to have been prior to April 1862, the month and year of his death, REH]. He was sick during the war, and his brother John went to see him. The next day John went back, but William had disappeared. No one seemed to know what happened.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 510 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: At Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee (Per CFA II)
[Note: The battle took place on the 6 & 7 of Apr 1862. The 6th Iowa lost fifty-two killed, all buried in a single trench near where they fell. Joyce Posey]

[Note: General Grant had put his army on the western bank of the Tennessee at Pittsburg Landing, with most of the men in camp near a country meeting house known as Shiloh Church, a little more than twenty miles from Corinth. The result was the bloody Battle of Shiloh fought on April 6 and 7, 1862. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 712 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Mary M. TURK on 29 Dec 1860 in Appanoose Co., IA. Mary was born in 1843.

2611. Elias CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1842 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Jun 1903 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 61, and was buried in Jun 1903 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Conger

MARRIAGE: Elias Conger, 26, to Calista E. Spoone, 20, on 16 Dec 1869 at Appanoose Co., IA; Book 5, page 59
[Note: Brothers Elias and Enos Conger were married on the same date, 16 Dec 1869. REH]
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1880, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp., 152/158
Elias Conger, 37, farmer, OH PA PA
Colista, 30, IA OH OH
Stella M., 9, IA OH IA; Anna, 8, IA OH IA; Albert, 5, IA OH IA
Henry, 3, MO OH IA; Lawrence, 4/12, IA OH IA; Laura, 4/12, IA OH IA
Martha Spooner, 24, IA OH OH, sister-in-law
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1895, Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA

BIOGRAPHY: Elias Conger and his family moved from Iowa to Osborne Co., Kansas about 1880 and there tried to farm a quarter section. They built a sod house in which Minnie Ethel Conger was born. After a succession of corp failures, Colista became ill, so Elias loaded his family and transportable possesions into wagons and returned to Blocton, Iowa where Colista's family lived. She died there. Elias went back to Centerville, IA and farmed. Years later, Henry Ellsworth Conger, their son, had stones put on the graves of both parents.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 141 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: Henry, Albert, Elmer and Laurence Conger, sons of Elias, went to the Willamette Valley of Oregon about 1900. Later they moved to the Rogue River Valley, Jacksonville. Henry and Lawrence became farmers and cattlemen. Albert did carpentry and farmed.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. 1, p. 141 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY: Elias Conger, March 1, 1840 - June 23, 1903; Row 23 Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
[Note: The birth date listed on the stone doesn't agree with the birth date of 15 Mar 1842 listed elsewhere. This grave is in the plot next to C.A. and Anna A. Strickler. Anna A. (Conger) Strickler was the daughter of Elias Conger. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Elias married Colista SPOONER, daughter of Linsey SPOONER and Mary UNKNOWN, on 16 Dec 1869 in Appanoose Co., IA. Colista was born from about 1849 to 1850 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 26 May 1889 in Blocton, Taylor Co., IA about age 40.

+ 5558 F i. Stella May CONGER was born on 8 Feb 1871 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 28 Apr 1895 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 24, and was buried in Apr 1895 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 5559 F ii. Adra Anna CONGER was born on 7 May 1872 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 10 Feb 1959 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 86, and was buried in Feb 1959 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

5560 M iii. Albert Pryor CONGER was born on 6 May 1875 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 4 Jan 1967 at age 91.

+ 5561 M iv. Henry Ellsworth CONGER was born on 23 Sep 1876 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 21 Oct 1962 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR at age 86, and was buried in Oct 1962 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR.

+ 5562 M v. Laurence Lindsey CONGER was born on 25 Feb 1880 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 8 Apr 1957 at age 77, and was buried in Apr 1957 in Jacksonville Cemetery.

+ 5563 F vi. Laura May CONGER was born on 26 Feb 1880 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 17 Jan 1969 at age 88.

+ 5564 F vii. Minnie Ethel CONGER was born on 19 Feb 1884 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 9 Aug 1971 in California at age 87.

5565 M viii. Elmer J. CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1885 and died on 18 Oct 1913 at age 27.

2612. Enos CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1844 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 4 Sep 1928 at age 84.

General Notes:
Enos Conger

MARRIAGE: Enos Conger, 25, to Malinda Beamer, 20, 16 Dec 1869 in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 5, page 58
[Note: Brothers Elias and Enos Conger were married on the same date, 16 Dec 1869. REH]
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1895, Tulen, Jackson Co., OR

Enos married Melinda BEAMER on 16 Dec 1869 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Melinda was born on 17 Jan 1848 in Highland Co., OH.

+ 5566 F i. Irene CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1870 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

5567 F ii. Minnie CONGER was born on 21 Jun 1873 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

5568 U iii. Jesse CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1876 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 13 Aug 1878 at age 2.

+ 5569 M iv. Hemmerly CONGER was born on 19 Dec 1883 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

2613. Martha Jane CONGER was born on 22 Oct 1845 in Guernsey Co., OH and died on 15 Aug 1885 in St. Charles, Winona Co., MN at age 39.

General Notes:
Martha Jane Conger

RESIDENCES: Went to Kansas in 1880.
RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1895, St. Charles, MN

Problem: Was the date of death, Jul 1886 as listed by Maxine Crowell Leonard or 15 Aug 1885?

Martha married George Hiram CROW on 7 Jan 1875 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA. George was born about 1848.

2614. Samuel CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1849 in Iowa and died on 30 Jun 1926 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 76.

General Notes:
Samuel Conger

Problem: Was he born in Monroe Co. OH or Guernsey Co., OH, or as shown on the? 1850 in Iowa Abt. 1849?

REFERENCE: "Conger Family of America," Vol. 1 - Samuel Conger, b. 1849 married Florence Viola Boughner.

MARRIAGE: Samuel Conger, 22, to Viola Boughner, 17, on 23 Feb 1871 at Appanoose Co., IA; Book 5, page 238
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1895, Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA

BIOGRAPHY:
Samuel and Viola Conger moved to Missouri in 1875, to Cincinnati, Iowa in April of 1877, to Kansas in September 1878, and finally back to Iowa in 1890.

Samuel was probably the Samuel Conger who served with Co. B. 19th Kansas Vol. Cav. in Ind. Ter. 1868-69, campaigning with Custer.

After finally settling in Iowa, the family was active in the Methodist Church at Exline, [Iowa].
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 456 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Samuel married Florence Viola BOUGHNER, daughter of Martin BOUGHNER and Kate HITTLE, on 23 Feb 1871 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Florence was born on 22 Apr 1854 in Germantown, , IN and died on 20 Apr 1940 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 85.

+ 5574 F ii. Emma Rebecca CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1874 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died after 1961 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 5575 F iii. Roxie Clara CONGER was born on 22 Jul 1877 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 28 Oct 1966 at age 89.

5576 M iv. Elza Boughner CONGER was born in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA and died before Apr 1940 in Oregon.

+ 5577 M v. Martin Isaac CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1881 in Bloomington, Osborne Co., KS and died in Dec 1971 at age 90.

+ 5579 F vii. Mary Myrtle CONGER was born on 3 Aug 1886 in Natoma, Osborne Co., KS.

5581 M ix. Benjamin Wells CONGER was born in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

Benjamin married Hazel HUTCHISON, daughter of C. B. HUTCHISON and Linda KELLY, on 4 Oct 1950. Hazel was born on 24 May 1894 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Conger

PARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson

Birth: Film #: 170881, Page #: 456, Ordinance #: 26082
5 Aug 1834, Elizabeth Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio

Elizabeth married Ichabod HINCKLE, son of Jacob HINCKLE Sr. and Annie GREGG, on 29 Apr 1852 in Appanoose Co., IA. Ichabod was born on 10 Oct 1810 in West Virginia and died in 1902 in Oregon at age 92.

5587 F v. Lillie L. HINCKLE was born on 29 Aug 1865 and died on 11 Nov 1866 at age 1.

5588 M vi. Egerton HINCKLE was born on 4 Jan 1871 and died on 13 Jul 1876 at age 5.

Elizabeth next married Jacob HINCKLE. Jacob was born on 1 Oct 1825 and died on 19 Oct 1905 at age 80.

2617. Charles Atkinson CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1836 in Monroe Co., OH, died in 1922 at age 86, and was buried in 1922 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Atkinson Conger

PARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson

BIRTH: Film #: 170878, Page #: 433, Ordinance #: 21052
27 Mar 1836, Charles Atkinson Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio

MILITARY: 2nd Lieut. Charles A. Conger, 47th Inf., Co. B, commissioned 4 Jun 1864.
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., IA, 1878, page 416 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS: War Letter Home Conveys Idea of Tense Situation
Taken from a letter written by Charles A. Conger, Co., B., 6th Kansas Cavalry, with Capt. E.E. Harvey's company:

Westport, Mo., August 4th, 1863.
Dear Folks at Home:
I heard from you a day or two ago by Mr. Fisher and the folks who arrived here safely -- they were rather unexpected visitors to some, but were no less welcome. I haven't much news of interest from the frontier -- but bushwhackers are numerous in this part of the country and our soldiers occasionally have a skirmish with them, but catching them seems to be almost an impossibility. There was rather a serious accident occurred a few evenings ago between two detachments of our soldiers who had gone to the rescue of a Mexican that was camped a short distance from this place and was being robbed by bushwhackers. Capt. Harvey went in command of the troops from this place -- when he got to the train he round it had just been robbed a few minutes before. He took the trail of the enemy and intended pursuing when a detachment of Federals -- about 200 -- came up from another way and mistook Capt. Harvey's men for the enemy (it being dark) and fired on their rear, creating a perfect stampede. Captain Harvey's horse fell with him or rather on him, hurt him pretty badly. There were several hurt and one killed. Capt. Harvey's men were nearly all Indians, and they all ran the first fire or it would probably have been more serious.

I suppose the people of Iowa have begun to come to the conclusion that the war will soon be over. -- Union people of this country have been made to rejoice since the late glorious victories we have had. I hope it will have a tendencey to hasten the dawn of Peace so earnestly desired by all Christian people, but still I do not see much prospect yet.

I have not received a letter from home for over two months.
Yours most Affectionately
C.A. Conger.
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories, p. 45, published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: 9 Nov 1865 to Margaret Liven Lowe
(Source: LDS, 28 Jan 1987, PV/M515781/1100 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Wayne Co., IA, Genoa, #2
Charles Conger, 34, merchant, OH; Margaret L., 25, keeps house, MO
Olive, 5, IA; John, 2, IA; George, 3/12, IA (b. March)
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Abt. June 1870, Genoa, Wayne Co., IA. Genoa was established in 1855 about 6 miles south of where Seymour, Iowa was later located. The place was short lived compared to other communities. Perhaps the settlement of Seymour in 1871 and the coming of the Rock Island Railroad to that place caused the decline of Genoa as people moved there.

MARRIAGE: Charles Atkinson Conger to Abigail Clark, 35, on 2 Nov 1876 at Wayne Co., IA. (Not 3 Nov 1877)
(Source: CFA Vol. II, page 714 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Charles Atkinson Conger wrote the following to Charles Leslie Conger, dated 1 Jan 1908 from Seymour, IA:

"Your favor of the 16th Ult (?) was duly received, am enclosing memoranda of my line of the Conger family. I was glad to know you had taken up this work, which was so ably conducted by our lamented relative, Charles G.B. Conger of Washington, DC, whose social, mental and generous qualities endeared him to all those who were fortunate in knowing him.

I knew him personally and intimately, and regretted exceedingly that he should be cut off in the midst of his vigorous manhood and usefulness. I spent the greater part of one winter at his home in Washington, and had much pleasure in looking through his voluminous correspondence regarding the Conger family, and I feel pretty sure if I had undertaken this intricate task I would have been crazy long ago.

I was very glad to hear from you, and appreciate your generosity in undertaking so laborious a task, and hope you will be eminently successful, and the relatives may all interest themselves in contributing to your assistance."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 55 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION-MILITARY-BIOGRAPHY:
Charles Atkinson Conger moved to Iowa in the year 1849 and located near Appanoose County. He graduated out of Duff's College, Pittsburgh, PA, in 1858 and engaged in the mercantile business. Soon after, when the Civil War broke out, he closed out the business and joined the Army of the Frontier, acted for a time as Independent Scout in connection with the 6th Kansas Cavalry; later appointed Sutler of that Regiment, but resigned that position, and returned home and assisted in raising Co. B., 47th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He was commissioned on the muster in date of June 4, 1864 as a 2nd Lt. of that company, and served down on the Mississippi River in the region of Helena, AR until 28 Sep 1864 when the regiment mustered out at Davenport, Iowa upon expiration of the term of service (100 days).
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 55 - Maxine Crowell Leonard and 1878 History of Appanoose Co., IA, Civil War Volunteer Roster - furnished by Joyce Posey, with modifications by Robert Guilinger.

CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Charles A. Conger, 1836 - 1922; Margaret L., wife of C.A., died Dec. 28, 1877, Age 33 yr, 9 m, 7 d.;
Albert, Oct. 11, 1871 - Feb 17, 1912;
F. Walden, s/o C.A. & M.L. Conger, d. Aug. 24, 1874, 9 m, 4 da.
[Note: Margaret L. Conger calculated birth date, 21 Mar 1844. REH]
[Note: F. Walden Conger calculated birth date, 20 Nov 1873. REH]
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Charles Atkinson Conger, 1836 - 1922; G.A.R. Marker; Co., B. 47th Iowa Inf.; Masonic Emblem
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Charles married Margaret Liven LOWE on 9 Nov 1865 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO. Margaret was born about 21 Mar 1844 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO, died about 28 Dec 1877 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA about age 33, and was buried about Dec 1877 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

5589 F i. Olive CONGER was born on 21 Aug 1866 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO.

5590 M ii. John W. CONGER was born on 2 May 1868 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO.

5591 M iii. George S. CONGER was born on 5 Mar 1870 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO, died in 1933 at age 63, and was buried in 1933 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

George married Hattie A. SNIFFLIN on 14 Oct 1909. Hattie was born in 1873, died in 1931 at age 58, and was buried in 1931 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

5592 M iv. Albert CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1871 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO, died on 17 Feb 1912 at age 40, and was buried in Feb 1912 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

5593 M v. F. Walden CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1873 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO, died on 24 Aug 1874, and was buried in Aug 1874 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

Charles next married Abigail CLARK about 2 Nov 1876 in Wayne Co., IA. Abigail was born about 1841 and died on 17 May 1879 about age 38.

2618. Nancy Jane CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1838 in Monroe Co., OH, died in 1930 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA at age 92, and was buried in 1930 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Nancy Jane Conger

PARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson

OCCUPATION: Teacher

BIOGRAPHY: School Teacher Outlived All Her Pupils
The following is a list of the names of the children attending the Long Branch School, Caldwell Township, [Appanoose Co., IA], during the summer of 1864. The school was taught by Mrs. Nancy Jane Conger-Harvey, while husband, Wallace M. Harvey, was serving in the Civil War.

Alice, Virginia and John Boswell
Clement, Asberry and Iven Cline
Emma, Sarah, Caroline and Mitilda Conger
Isiah and Mary Davis
Thomas, Franklin and Jonathan Harper
Matilda and Franklin Lange
Mary Marshall
William, Phelix, Loranzo and Lyman Michel
[Note: Surname spelled, Michel in the article, may have been Mickel.]
Zebadee, Mary Etta, Nancy A. and Martha A. Points
Mahala, Benjamin and Wilson Irelan
Jesse Riddle
Nancy and Isaish Williamson
Martha, Mary Isabell and Samuel Windland

In July, the names of David Burns and Isaac Michel were recorded.

Mrs. Harvey died at her home in Seymour, [IA] in 1930, at the age of 93, having outlived all the children that came to her school.

Note:
Emma, Caroline and Sarah Conger mentioned in the article were the daughters of Enos and Ann Strayer Conger. Enos Conger was the uncle of Nancy Jane (Conger) Harvey.

As of 1996 the family of Matilda Conger has not been identified.

Alice, Virginia, and John Boswell were the sisters and brother of Dortha Walter's grandfather. Virginia Boswell married Lowell Frank Lang, his mother, Mary (Ireland) Lang was the second wife of Enos Conger

Mahala, Benjamin and Wilson Irelan[d] were siblings of Margaret Jane Ireland who married, Elias Gregory Conger (b. 1808, PA)]

Mary Marshall who later had a sister, Emma Alice Marshall. Mary was known as Jane. They were the daughters of William Fletcher Marshall and Mary Jane Conger. Mary Jane Conger was the daughter of Enos and Ann (Strayer) Conger.
(According to Wilma Boden Barnett - furnished by Joyce Posey)
(Source: Centerville Daily Iowegian Citizen, Progress Anniversary Edition, Wednesday, January 10, 1934 - furnished by Dortha Walters)

DEATH: Nancy Jane Conger Harvey died at the home built by her parents in Seymour, IA.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Nancy J. Harvey, 1838 - 1930
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Nancy married Wallace Mc_Vey HARVEY, son of Robert W. HARVEY and Ruth ELLIOTT, about 27 Feb 1861 in Appanoose Co., IA. Wallace was born on 13 Nov 1840 in Monroe Co., IN, died on 8 Jul 1887 at age 46, and was buried in Jul 1887 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

5594 F i. Emaline HARVEY was born on 27 Mar 1862 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Nov 1864 at age 2.

5595 M ii. William E. HARVEY was born on 20 Apr 1865 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

5596 F iii. Edith E. HARVEY was born on 22 Apr 1867 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 18 Sep 1868 at age 1.

5597 F iv. Ruth J. HARVEY was born on 9 Jan 1869 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

5598 M v. Charles Clark HARVEY was born on 16 Feb 1871 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died in 1947 at age 76, and was buried in 1947 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

5599 M vi. John Columbus HARVEY was born on 24 Aug 1878 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 5600 F vii. Lydia Leota HARVEY was born on 10 Mar 1876 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 2 May 1953 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR at age 77, and was buried in May 1953 in Baker, Baker Co., OR, Pioneer Cemetery.

5601 F viii. Daisy HARVEY was born on 27 Dec 1879 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 20 Jan 1916 at age 36, and was buried in Jan 1916 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

5602 M ix. Frank HARVEY was born on 27 Dec 1879 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA.

General Notes:
Lydia Ann Conger

PARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson

RECOLLECTIONS: Lydia Conger Michael quoted her father as saying, "That ALL Congers, good or bad, were KIN." In her letter of 8 Feb 1911 to Charles L. Conger she wrote, "That her mother was a real daughter of the Revolution, as her grandfather Atkinson was a soldier, tho only 16 years old, but her great-grandfather was a Captain." She had a copy of the record taken at Harrisburg, PA.
COMMENT: Robert Guilinger points out that records do not support the statement that her great-grandfather, Cornelius Atkinson, was a Captain. An abstract of the record states that he was a 1ST LT.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 299 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Lydia married Newton C. MICHAEL on 12 Nov 1868 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Newton was born on 14 Sep 1843 in Indiana.

2623. William G. POWELL was born on 25 Apr 1834 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 20 Dec 1901 in Lydia, Lincoln Co., OK at age 67, and was buried in Dec 1901 in Nr. Lydia, Lincoln Co., OK, Bethel Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
William G. Powell

NAME: His middle name might be, Gregory, because his grandmother was a Gregory. There is on proof as of April 2004.

RESEARCHER: Robert Powell of Kansas shared information about the William G. Powell family with Joyce Posey. He is a great-grandson of Willam & Narcissa Powell.

EMIGRATION: After the death of Charles Powell on 2 Sep 1874, in Putnam Co., MO,
Rebecca and her sons, William and Samuel and their families, moved to Clear Creek District, Sherman County, Nebraska. They homesteaded land in the village known as Cedarville, which is now known as Litchfield.

MARRIAGE: W.G. Powell and Narcissah [sic] Shadden were married on 22 Mar 1855 in Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Marriage Record Index 1850-1879, Vol. 1, p. 4 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: Land Grant issued Dec 1, 1857, Putnam Co., Mo., to William Powell.
Document # 12083. NW quarter of the SE quarter of section 6, township 66, range 17; containing 40 acres, in Putnam Co., Mo..
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1860, in Putnam Co., MO, Liberty Twp., 77/66
William Powell, 25, farmer, OH; Narcissus, 28, MO
Mary A., 3, MO; Charles, 1, MO
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MILITARY: Civil War veteran

Census: 1870 census of Carroll and Putnam counties, MO have been checked for William Powell. He has not been located.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1880, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., #186, page 530A
Rebecca Powell, 60, farming, widow, PA NJ Ire
William G. 46, son, OH OH PA
Nacis, 46, daughter-in-law, MO Tenn Tenn
Charles, 21, grandson, MO OH MO
Rob Lee, 16, grandson, MO OH MO
Alexander, 14, grandson, MO OH MO
Daniel Ryals, 18, grandson, MO AL OH
Rebecca Ryals, 12, granddaughter, IA AL OH
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: According to the 1885 census of Sherman Co., NE they lived on and farmed the land of William's mother, Rebecca (Conger) Powell.

Census: 1885, in Sherman Co., NE, Clear Creek District #721, 120/125
William Powell, m. 50, farmer, OH 1835, father born OH, mother born PA
(illegible) -Neonis, f. 50, b. MO 1835
Robert Lee, m. 20, b. MO 1865; Alex, m. 18, b. MO 1867
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: William G. Powel, age 57, married 10 Feb 1889 to Alice Dunn, age 46;
groom b. Ohio - parents: Charles & Rebecca (Conger) Powell; bride b. New York -
parents: Philander & Abigal (Stiuns) Ballon.; J.R. McMahon, Minister of the
Gospel. [Note: Verbatium extraction. REH]
(Source: Sherman Co., NE, Marriage Records 1873-1899, p. 369 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: 1890 -1891 Sherman Co., Neb., Farmer's Directory: Willam & Charles [his son] recorded.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

EMIGRATION: "William Powell had left Monday morning for Lydia, Oklahoma. Had been in the Litchfield area for 3 months visiting and closing out business interests."
(Source: Litchfield Monitor, Litchfield, NE,dated 8 Oct 1897 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1900 Census - Oklahoma, Lincoln Co., Seminole Twp. ED-129 page 19
William Powell, age 66, b. Ohio, farmer
Alice E., wife, age 46, b. NY
Estella, dau, age 13, b. Neb. [she was probably a step-daughter of
William]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH: William Powell died 20 Dec 1901 [birth date on headstone; 25 April 1834] [? 1933] at Lydia, Lincoln Co., Oklahoma.

DEATH:
W.G. POWELL, one of the best known residents of Seminole township, [Lincoln Co., OK] was killed in a run-away accident Last Friday. [20 Dec 1901]

Mr. Powell and his wife and a neighbor were driving home from Chandler. As they were descending a long hill the team began to run. Mr. Powell, in attempting to put on the brakes was thrown out of the wagon aginst a tree, killing him instantly. As soon as they got the team stopped Mrs. Powell and the neighbor went back to the spot and found Mr. Powell dead.

Mr. Powell was known to almost everyone in the county. He was a man of great originality and his appearance was as characteristic as his mind. Tall, spare, with keen eyes and jovial in manner, he attracted attention everywhere. He was one of the kindest natures we have ever known and he was universally loved and esteemed. He had been in poor health for a long time and was preparing to go to California for the winter.
[Note: There is no cited evidence that he lived in in Seminole County, OK. To the contrary, the 1900 census shows him living in Seminole Twp., Lincoln Co., OK. REH]
(Source: Chandler, Oklahoma newspaper, date cut away - furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH:
WILLIAM POWELL, a noted citizen of Seminole Township [Lincoln, Co., OK] fell from a wagon while returning from Chandler, last Friday evening, [20 Dec 1901] and was instantly killed. The deceased was about seventy years old; he was a regular frontiersman in this county long before it's opening to settlement. "Uncle Billy" leaves a wife, an adopted daughter, and some grown up children to mourn their loss. He intended to emigrate to California, next month.
[Note: There is no cited evidence that he lived in in Seminole County, OK. To the contrary, the 1900 census shows him living in Seminole Twp., Lincoln Co., OK. REH]
(Source: Stroud, Oklahoma newspaper, date cut away - furnished to Joyce Posey by Bob Powell, g-g-grandson.)

CEMETERY: Bethel Grove Cemetery, located north of Lydia at an old church site. [5 miles east, 1/2 mile north of Sparks.] The cemetery is overgrown and used as pasture for cows. Neither town mentioned exsists, today.

William married Narcissus SHADDEN, daughter of James SHADDEN and Elizabeth UNKNOWN, on 22 Mar 1855 in Putnam Co., MO. Narcissus was born between 1832 and 1834 in Randolph Co., MO, died on 11 Mar 1888 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, and was buried in Mar 1888 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

+ 5607 M ii. Charles L. POWELL was born on 7 Apr 1858 in Carroll Co., MO, died on 29 Aug 1930 in Nr. Mason City, Custer Co., NE at age 72, and was buried on 31 Aug 1930 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

+ 5608 M iii. Alexander POWELL was born on 16 Oct 1870 in Missouri, died on 13 Aug 1938 in Oklahoma at age 67, and was buried in Aug 1938 in Erin Springs, Garvin Co., OK, Erin Springs Cemetery.

5609 M iv. Robert Lee POWELL was born on 4 May 1868 in Carroll Co., MO, died on 13 Apr 1929 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE at age 60, and was buried on 14 Apr 1929 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

William next married Alice E. BALLON, daughter of Philander BALLON and Abigal STIUNS, on 10 Feb 1899 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE. Alice was born about 1853 in New York.

2625. Isaac POWELL was born on 17 Jun 1838 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Jul 1908 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 70, and was buried in Jul 1908 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Isaac Powell

MARRIAGE: Isaac Powell and Martha Folwell were married on 29 May 1859 in Putnam Co., MO. at the home of Charles Powell.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 1, Page 117 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE:
State of Missouri; County of Putnam; Marriages, Vol. 1, pg 117
This is to certify that I, William Boggs, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county of Putnam, joined in marriage, Isaac Powell and Martha Folwell at the home of Charles Powell in the county aforesaid on the 29th day of May 1859, this the 15th day of June 1859.
(signed) William Boggs
Justice of Peace
Filed for record - June 16, 1859, D. N. Thatcher, recorder
(Source: LDS: Fairborn, Ohio Branch; 10 Jun 1982; SL M 515632 - 0955; Serial Sheet F#431521 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MILITARY: 1890 Civil War Census Index, Putnam Co., MO, Dwl. #143/Family #143
Isaac Powell, Pvt. Company C, Missouri 42nd Regiment (Infantry)
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Public Library, Unionville, MO - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND:
State of Missouri, County of Putnam
Record: Deed, Vol. 2, page 187
Know all men by these presents that we, John Ryals Jr. and Mirian Ryals, the wife of the said John Ryals of the county of Putnam in the state of Missouri have this day for and in consideration of the sum - sixty dollars to the said John Ryals in hand paid by Isaac Powell of the county of Putnam in the state of Missouri granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said Isaac Powel the following described tract or parcel of land situated in the county of Putnam in the state of Missouri that is to say the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section No. thirty three in Township No. sixty seven in Range No. Seventeen containing fourty acres more or less. To have and to hold these premisus hereby conveyed with all the rights privelages and appurtenances thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said Isaac Powell, his heirs and asigns forever. __ the said John Ryals Jr. hereby conveying to and with the said Isaac Powell his heirs and assigns for myself my heirs executors and administrators to warrant and defend the title to the premises hereby conveyed of every person whatsoever. In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seals this 16 day of January 1863.
/s John Ryals Jr
/s Miriam Ryals
[Note: Sarah Powell, sister of Isaac Powell was married to John Ryals. Perhaps John Ryals Jr. and Miriam were his parents. REH]
(Source: Missouri State Archives; P.O. Box 778; Jefferson City, MO 65102 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., 281/281, p. 19, 27 Jun 1870
Isaac Powell, 32, m. farmer, 500/350, OH; Martha, 26, f. OH
Ellen, 11, f. MO; Jacksin, 9, m. MO; Amanda, 7, f. MO; Charles, 5, m. MO
Oscar, 2, m. MO
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1880, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., Family 183, p. 140
Isaac Powell, 41, farmer, OH OH OH; Martha, 35, OH OH OH
Ellen, 20, MO OH OH; Jackson, 18, MO OH OH; Mandy, 16, MO OH OH
Charles, 14, MO OH OH; Oscar, 12, MO OH OH; John, 10, MO OH OH
Mary J., 8, MO OH OH; William, 6, MO OH OH; Emaline, 3, MO OH OH;
Evaline, 3, MO OH OH; Jesse E. m. 6/12 b. Nov. MO OH OH
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1900, in Putnam Co., MO, Lincoln Twp., #40
Isaac Powell, b. 1838, 61, m. 41 yrs, OH OH OH(PA);
Martha, b. 1844, 55, 14 children, 11 living, OH OH OH
William, b. 1874, 25, MO OH OH; Edward, b. 1879, 20, MO OH OH
Ora, b. 1882, 17, MO OH OH; Ira, b. 1885, 15, MO OH OH
Ida, b. 1885, 15, MO OH OH
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY: Another Old Soldier Gone
Isaac Powell, one of Putnam's oldest settlers, died at his home near Howland, [MO] on July 19, 1908, after an acute illness of only two weeks, although he had been failing for a year or more.

Mr. Powell was born in Monroe county, Ohio June 17, 1838, and was therefore 70 years, 1 month, and 2 days old at the time of his death. When but a child he came with his parents to Iowa and when about 18 came to Missouri which has since been his home.

He was married to Miss Martha Folwell in 1859 and to this union was born fourteen children, eleven of whom are still living, viz: Mrs. Ellen Jewell of Olney, Colorado; Jackson Powell and Mrs. Amanda Morgan, Mendota, Mo.; Mrs. Eva Hedge[s], Howland, Mo.; Oscar, William, Edward, Ora, Ira, Emma and Ida Powell who are still at home.

He was united with the Christian church 35 years ago and was an active worker and a true Christian till death.

The funeral services were conducted by Elder H.L. McKinley at the home and the remains were laid to rest in the Unionville Cemetery.

He was a soldier of Company C, 42[nd] Regiment of Missouri Infantry, and served his country with becoming bravery.

He was an honest, hard working, sincere man, a good citizen in every way. His death will be universally regretted.

The only relatives in Putnam county, [MO] besides his immediate family, is a sister, Mrs. Howard.

The family desire that we extend their thanks and appreciation for the kindness of neighbors and friends, shown during the illness of their father.
(Source: Unionville Republican, 29 Jul 1908, Unionville, Missouri - furnished

PROBATE: Will filed 7 Jun 1906, Vol. B, page 327. Probated 20 Jul 1908, Putnam Co., MO

I, Isaac Powell, of Howland Post Office, Putnam County, Missouri, being of sound mind, and sixty eight years of age, do make publick (sic) and declare this bo be my last will and testament to wit:

First: I will that my just debts and funeral expenses be paid.

Second: I give, devise and bequeath unto my sons: Jackson Powell, William Powell, Edward Powell, Ora Powell and Ira Powell, and to my daughters: Ellen Jewell, Amanda Morgan, Eve HEdge, Emma Powell, and Ida Powell the sum of one dollar each for each of said sons and daughters.

Third: I give, devise and bequeath unto my grandson, Glen McClure, the only surviving child and heir of Mary J. McClure, my deceased daughter, the sum of one dollar, to be in full of his share of my estate, he not to participate in the final distribution of my estate after the death of my wife, Martha Powell, should she survive me.

Fourth: I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Martha Powell, the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of section twenty one (21), township sixty six (66), range eighteen (18) in Putnam County, Missouri to be hers absolutely in fee simple with full power to convey same.

Fifth: I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Martha Powell, all of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, real, personal and mixed to be hers during her natural life, she to have the full and control of same as long as she may live, and at her death the real estate and so much of the personal property as shall remain to be divided equally among my children, Jackson Powell, Oscar Powell, William Powell, Edward Powell, Ora Powell, Ira Powell, Ellen Jewell, Amanda Morgan, Eve Hedge, Emma Powell, and Ida Powell in equal shares, provided however that should any of said children die prior to the death of myself and wife, the share of said child or children shall go to the children of said deceased if there are any, and if not, to revert to their brothers and sisters above mentioned.

Sixth: I hereby appoint my beloved wife, Martha Powell executor of my will and estate and request that she be not required to give bond.

Witness my hand and seal this 27th day of June A.D. 1906.
/s Isaac Powell

We the undersigned witnesses hereby attest and witness the testate and in his presence and in the presence of each other the testor have signed same in our presence.

Witness our hands this June 17th 1906
/s L.S.K., McCutchen
/s B.L. Robinson

PROOF OF WILL
STATE OF MISSOURI, PUTNAM COUNTY, In Probate Court
Be it remembered, that on this the 30th day of July A.D. 1908, before me Loenzo Jones, Judge of the Probate Court, held in and for the county and state aforesaid, personally appeared L.S.K McCutchen and B.L. Robinson, who are subscribing witness to the annexed will of Isaac Powell, deceased and being by me first duly sworn, depose, and say that the said Isaac Powell, the testor, subscribed the same in the presence and published and declared said will or instrument of writing to be his last will and testament and that at the time of signing the same, he the said testator was of sound and disposing mind, and more than twenty one years of age, and that said deponents attest said will as witnesses thereto, by subscribing their names to the same in the presence of the testator and of each other, at the request of the testator.
s/ L.S.K. McCutchen
s/ B.L. Robinson
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 30th day of July A.D. 1908.
/s Leonzo Jones
Judge of Probate

STATE OF MISSOURI, COUNTY OF PUTNAM, In Probate Court
I, Lorenzo Jones, Judge of the Probate Court of Putnam County, State of Missouri having examined the forgoing instrument, purporting to be the last will and testament of Isaac Powell, deceased, and signed by the said Isaac Powell and having heard the testimony of L.S.K. McCutchin and B.L. Robison, subscribing witnesses thereto, in relation to the executor of the same, do declare and adjudge said instrument to be the last will and testament of the said Isaac Powell, deceased, late of Putnam County, Missouri and the same is hereby admitted to Probate.

In testimony whereof, I have hereinto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court of office in Unionville this 20th day of July 1908.
/s Lorenzo Jones
Judge of Probate
(Source: Missouri State Archives, P.O. Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102 - copy in the possession of Joyce Posey)

BURIAL: Powell, Isaac; b. Monroe Co., OH, 17 Jun 1838; d. 18 Jul 1908; C.W. 42nd Reg Mo. Inf; Parents: Charles Powell, b. Ohio; Rebecca (Conger) b. PA; m. Martha Folwell, b. Uniontown, KY, 20 Aug 1844; d. 20 Mar 1927.
(Source: "Pioneers," People born before 1850, buried at Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Isaac married Martha FOLWELL on 29 May 1859 in Putnam Co., MO. Martha was born on 20 Aug 1844 in Uniontown, Union Co., KY, died on 20 Mar 1927 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 82, and was buried on 23 Mar 1927 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

Ellen married James JEWELL about 10 Mar 1889 in Putnam Co., MO. James was born about 1867.

+ 5611 M ii. Jackson POWELL was born on 18 Oct 1861 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 12 Sep 1946 in Moline, Rock Island Co., IL at age 84, and was buried on 15 Sep 1946 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

+ 5612 F iii. Amanda POWELL was born on 24 Jul 1863 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 27 Jun 1945 at age 81, and was buried on 29 Jun 1945 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

5613 M iv. Charles POWELL was born on 16 Nov 1865 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 17 Jun 1892 in Putnam Co., MO at age 26, and was buried in Jun 1892 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

5614 M v. Oscar POWELL was born on 17 Mar 1868 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 3 Sep 1935 in Putnam Co., MO at age 67, and was buried on 5 Sep 1935 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

5615 M vi. John POWELL was born on 18 Jul 1870 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 5 Aug 1898 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 28, and was buried on 6 Aug 1898 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

+ 5616 F vii. Mary Jane POWELL was born on 24 Feb 1872 in Putnam Co., MO and died on 6 Nov 1892 in Lincoln Twp., Putnam Co., MO at age 20.

5617 M viii. William POWELL was born on 2 Feb 1874 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 26 Feb 1924 at age 50, and was buried in Feb 1924 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

+ 5618 F ix. Evalene POWELL was born on 27 Oct 1876 in Putnam Co., MO and died on 23 Feb 1965 at age 88.

5619 F x. Emaline POWELL was born on 27 Oct 1876 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 3 Aug 1912 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX at age 35, and was buried on 5 Aug 1912 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX, Pleasant Retreat.

5620 M xi. Edward Jesse POWELL was born on 16 Nov 1879 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 13 Jul 1958 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 78, and was buried on 15 Jul 1958 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

+ 5621 M xii. Ora POWELL was born on 23 Nov 1882 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO and died on 12 Sep 1956 in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT at age 73.

5622 M xiii. Ira POWELL was born on 25 Apr 1885 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 25 Jan 1972 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 86, and was buried on 27 Jan 1972 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

Ira married Eva Leta BAGGS, daughter of Jacob F. BAGGS and Nancy S. RICHARDSON, on 27 Dec 1911 in Putnam Co., MO. Eva was born on 1 Jul 1888 in Putnam Co., MO, died on 28 Jun 1970 in Kirksville, Adair Co., MO at age 81, and was buried on 30 Jun 1970 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

5623 F xiv. Ida POWELL was born on 25 Apr 1885 in Putnam Co., MO, died about 4 Dec 1970 about age 85, and was buried in Dec 1970 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

Ida married William A. RICHARDSON on 12 May 1912 in Putnam Co., MO. William was born about 1870.

General Notes:
Sarah Powell

AKA: Sally; Sallie

BURIAL: At the Putnam Co., Missouri Library there is a book, "Pioneers," which lists those born before 1850 who are buried in the cemeteries of the county. Neither Charles Powell, nor his daughter Sallie (Powell) Ryals, are listed in this record. No record of death or newspaper obituary was found. (Furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH-COMMENT: Sarah (Powell) Ryals died after the birth of her daughter, Rebecca, 8 Jun 1865, and before the death of her father, Charles on 2 Sep 1874. Her children were living with the grandparents at the time of the 1870 census.

Sarah married John RYALS on 15 Sep 1863 in Putnam Co., MO. John was born in Tennessee and died in 1885 in Missouri.

5624 M i. Daniel RYALS was born about 1862 in Missouri, died in Jan 1886 in Nebraska about age 24, and was buried in Jan 1886 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

+ 5627 F iv. Rebecca H. RYALS was born about 8 Jun 1865 in Missouri, died on 7 May 1959 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE about age 93, and was buried on 10 May 1959 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

2627. Alexander POWELL was born on 19 Feb 1843 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 27 Jan 1922 in Plattsville, Mills Co., IA at age 78, and was buried on 30 Jan 1922 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alexander Powell

AKA: Maxine Crowell Leonard said his name was, Darby Alexander Powell; Alexander Powell, CFA II, p. 389, (Darby) Alexander Powell, CFA II, p. 398.

RELATIONSHIP: Alexander and (Mary) Susan Powell were the great-grandparents of Joyce E. Posey, who submitted the articles on Abner Powell and Charles and Rebecca (Conger) Powell to "Monroe County Ohio Families."

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., Iowa, Franklin Twp.
Howard Solomon, Sr; Mary E. (Conger) Early
Alexander Powell

MARRIAGE: 31 Oct 1861
State of Missouri; County of Putnam; This is to certify that I,
William Boggs, a Justice of the Peace within and for said county, joined in marriage Alexander Powell and Susan Reed on the 31st day of October 1861 at the house of Charles Powell in Putnam County and state foresaid. Given under my hand this 25th day of January 1862.
s/William Boggs, Justice of the Peace
Filed in my office for record: January 18, 1862
Wm. A. Sheldon, Recorder
(Source: LDS Record: 10 Jun 1982; SL M515632 -0955; Serial Sheet F# 431521; also found in Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 1, p. 243 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OCCUPATION: Veterinarian, blacksmith and farmer

MILITARY: Alexander Powell, resident of Shawneetown, Missouri enlisted on Aug. 19, 1863 at Davenport, Iowa, with Company H, 8th Regiment, Iowa Volunteer Cavalry as a Wagoner. Honorably discharged 14 Aug 1865 at Macon, Georgia. Mustering out at Clinton, Iowa 26 June 1865.
(Source: Adjutant General Report, Roster of Iowa Soldiers, Vol. 6, pg. 1606 - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CHILDREN: According to Joyce E. Posey they had 8 children, 2 passing away while young.

LAND: Oct 1865
Land Deed : Wayne Co., Iowa, book 9, page 116, #6037, Alexander Powell,
Grantee, October 2, 1865, Section 8, Township 69, Range 20. [In my possession]
Found with this deed was Alexander Powell's Civil War Discharge.
To all whom it may concern,
Know ye that Alexander Powell a teamster of Capt. William T. Ogles Company, Eigth Regiment of Iowa Cavalry Volunteers who was enrolled on the nineteenth day of August one thousand eight hundred and sixty three to serve three years or demise of war; is here by discharged from the service of the United States this thirteenth day of August 1865 at Macon Georgia, by reason of Gen. Order No. -94 War Dept AGO 1865. No objections to his being re-inlisted is known to exist. Said Alexander Powell was born in Washington[sic] in the State of Ohio, is twenty two years of age, 6 feet 5 inches high, fair complexion blue eyes, light hair and by occupation when enrolled a farmer.
Given at Macon Ga., this thirteenth day of August 1865; [signed] H.G. Busser, Col, 8th Iowa Cavalry, Commanding the Regt. [ signed ] W.T. Ogle, Capt., C 26, 8th Iowa Cavalry Commanding Officer.
Recorded October 16, 1865, A. R. Meredith, Recorder, Wayne Co., Iowa.
Note : Written across the center of the document; L.L. Culbertson 1st Lt. U S Infty Company Teamsters U S Cavalry Forces Ga..
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Ohio; Appanoose County, IA until 1885, Mills County, Iowa after 1885; Putnam Co., MO; Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO. He farmed at Fleming, Logan Co., CO before moving to Haxtun, CO (Logan and Phillips counties share a border).

PENSION:
According to a pension petition, dated 11 Jun 1886, Alexander Powell was wounded at Kingston, Georgia during a Cavalry charge on or about 15 Aug 1864. He received injury to his back and a broken leg. The leg was set by fellow soldiers as there was no doctor available.

A document from the War Department states that he was in a hospital in Nashville, Tennesse in August 1864 with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

In an affidavit dated 3 Dec 1886, Alexander Powell had to list all the places of residence since his discharge from the service: Wayne County, Iowa 1865-1867; Putnam County, Missouri 1867-1872; Appanoose County, Iowa 1872-1877; Mills County, Iowa 1877 to present (1886).

A Declaration for Pension, dated 4 Jun 1920, states that his residence was Mills County, Iowa until 1907 when he moved to Haxtun, Phillips County, Colorado. He is described as 6 ft, 6 inches, light complexion, blue eyes and black hair.
(Source: National Archives Pension Records - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS: Family stories were told that Alex Powell had the index finger of his left hand shot off during the war. Years later, a headstone he was helping to move fell on him, crushing his leg which had to be amputated.

Some family members recalled the twenty-one day trip to Colorado by wagon train.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1880 Census - Mills Co., Iowa; Plattville Township page 274-A
Alexander Powell, age 37, b. Ohio, Ohio, Pa.
Susan, wife, age 35, b. Ill, Ky., Ky.
Charles, son age 12, b. Iowa, Oh., Ill.
Mary, dau, age 10, b. Iowa, Oh., Ill.
Minnie, dau, age 8, b. Iowa, Oh., Ill.
Harriet, dau, age 5, b. Iowa, Oh, Ill.
Otha [sic Oath], son, age 3, b. Iowa, Oh, Ill.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1885 census, Plattsville Township, Mills Co., Iowa. Page 308 30/30
James Reed, age 28, b, Ill [brother of Susan (Reed) Powell]
Elizabeth, wife, age 25, b. Tx
Effy, dau, age 2, b. Mills Co.
Ada, dau, age 0. b. Mills Co.

George W. Reed, age 38, b. Ill [brother of Susan (Reed) Powell]
Annie, wife, age 20, b. Iowa
Eva, dau, age 3, b. Mills Co.
Annie O., dau, age 0, b. Harrison Co., Iowa

Alexander Powell, age 41, b. Ohio
Susan, wife, age 40, b. Ill [Susan (Reed) Powell]
Charles, son, age 16, b.Iowa
Mary, dau, age 14, b. Iowa
Katie, dau, age 10, b. Iowa [Harriet Kate]
Otto, son age 8, b. Iowa [Oath b. about 1877]
Jackson, nephew, age 23, b. Mo [s/o Isaac & Martha Powell]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey]

CENSUS: 1900, in Mills Co., IA, Plattsville Twp., Dwelling 310, Family 312,
page 149A
Alexander Powell, w, m, age 57, b. Feb 1843, Ohio, father g. Ohio,
mother b. PA;
Mary, wife, w, f, age 55, b. Dec 1844, Illinois, father b. Kentucky, mother
b. Indiana;
Isaac, son, w, m, age 15, b. Feb. 1885, Iowa, father, b. OH, mother, b.
IL;
Clarence Foden, w, m, grandson, b. June 1894, Iowa; father, b. unknown,
mother, b. Iowa
(Census information furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: Joyce Posey has in her possession the only known photograph taken of Alexander Powell. It was taken at Haxtun, Colorado during the Memorial Day Celebration in 1910. Alex and other Civil War Veterans were standing in front of the Farmer's State Bank, located on the west side of south Main Street. The building burned down in 1912.
(Verified by Viola Colqlazier, Historian, Holyoke, CO - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: Homestead information - [source] Bureau of Land Management - General Land Office Records. http://www.glorecords.blm.gov./search
COLORADO
Alexander Powell - Cash Sale - Logan Co., Colorado - NW sec. 12, Twp. 7N, Range
50W. Issue date: 16 June 1910 - 160 acres.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

EMIGRATION: By 1913 they moved by wagon train to Logan County, CO

LAND: IN 1913 they homesteaded land in Fleming, Logan County, CO.

CENSUS: 1920 Census, Haxtun Town, Phillips Co., Colorado, Precinct 4, date 14
May 1920, Dwl # 251 / Fam # 254
Powell, Alexander, age 77, b. Ohio. Occupation: Retired; f-b. Ohio; m-b.
Penn
____ Reed, wife, age 75, b. Ill; f-b. Ill [Ky] m-b. Ill [Ky]
Charles, son age 52, b. Iowa, f-b.Oh; m-b. Ill; Occupation: Common Laborer
[Note: ___ = Susan [Reed] Powell]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH: Alexander Powell died on 27 Jan 1922 in Plattsville, Mills Co., IA while visiting his daughter, Mary Richardson. The death certificate states that his mother was Becky Conger and the information was supplied by his children.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY:
Alexander Powell, 77 yr, 11 m, 7 da, Old time resident and veterinarian of western Mills County, [IA], died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mahlon Richardson, in Pacific Junction, 27 Jan [1922]. He was a resident of Haxtun, Colo., where services and burial were held. He served 4 years with the Union Army in the Civil War. Surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters.
(Source: Mills County Tribune, Glenwood, Iowa, Thurs. Feb. 2, 1922 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY:
Alexander "Doc" Powell, 77 yr, 11 m, 7d, Died 27 Jan 1922 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M. Richardson. He was an early horse doctor in Mills County, [IA]. His home in late years was in Haxtun, Colo. He was here on a visit. He served 4 years with the Union Army, being discharged in 1865. Surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters. Body was taken to Haxtun, [CO] for services and burial.
(Source: The Opinion, Glenwood, Iowa, Wed., Feb. 1, 1922 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Buried at the Haxtun Cemetery, Haxtun, CO. Block 3, lot 76, plot 1, with a red sandstone headstone. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church where he and Susan were members. Six Civil War veterans acted as pall bearers. Three volleys were fired and taps sounded for the death of another who risked his life for his country.
(Source: obituary and cemetery records - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Alexander married Susan REED, daughter of George Burt REED and Henretta PATTERSON, on 31 Oct 1861 in Liberty Twp., Putnam Co., MO. Susan was born on 29 Nov 1844 in Edgar Co., IL, died on 5 Mar 1920 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO at age 75, and was buried in Mar 1920 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

5628 F i. Rebecca Ann POWELL was born on 3 Aug 1862 in Wayne Co., IA, died on 8 Nov 1931 in Lodgepole, Cheyenne Co., NE at age 69, and was buried in Nov 1931 in Lodgepole, Cheyenne Co., NE, Old Pioneer Cemetery.

Rebecca married William KILGORE on 1 Feb 1880 in Mills Co., IA. William was born about 1860.

+ 5629 M ii. Charles POWELL was born on 27 Apr 1869 in Putnam Co., MO, died in Nov 1945 in Cheyenne, Laramie Co., WY at age 76, and was buried in Nov 1945 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

5630 F iii. Mary Angeline POWELL was born on 4 Jul 1870 in Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA, died on 10 Nov 1939 in Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA at age 69, and was buried in Nov 1939 in Glenwood, Mills Co., IA, Martin's Chapel.

Mary married Malon RICHARDSON about 28 Oct 1888 in East Plattsmouth, Cass Co., NE. Malon was born about 1866.

+ 5631 F iv. Minnie A. POWELL was born on 27 Mar 1872 in Iowa, died on 1 Sep 1894 in Plattsville, Mills Co., IA at age 22, and was buried in Sep 1894 in Glenwood, Mills Co., IA, Martin's Chapel.

+ 5633 F vi. Harriet Kate POWELL was born on 3 Sep 1875 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 1 Apr 1937 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO at age 61, and was buried in Apr 1937 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

+ 5634 M vii. Oath Franklin POWELL was born on 18 Jan 1877 in Fremont Co., IA, died on 29 Mar 1956 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 79, and was buried on 2 Apr 1956 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

+ 5635 M viii. Isaac Peter POWELL was born on 17 Feb 1885 in Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA, died on 29 Sep 1960 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 75, and was buried on 1 Oct 1960 in Northglenn, Adams Co., CO, Highland Memorial.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Powell

AKA: Elizabeth "Libby" Powell, CFA II, p. 389 and p. 398

MARRIAGE-ERROR: Marriage of Charles Flanigan and Elizabeth "Libby" Powell on 5 Aug 1861, listed in CFA II, p. 398 is wrong. She was never married to Charles Flanigan. Some information from a paid researcher turned out to be in error after it was submitted to Mrs. Leonard. Apparently there was an Eliza Powell who married a James Flanigan and this is recorded in the Putnam Co., MO Marriage Record Index.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Elizabeth signed an affadavit that she was married to: (1) George Dodrill, (2) Elias A. Veach, (3) James Bone. (Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RELATIONSHIP: Elizabeth Powell apparently wasn't related to Sarah Jane Powell, who married William and James Dodrill. Sarah Jane Powell was the daughter of Lorinda (Dale) Powell, Conger, Worley, Livingston. Sarah Jane Powell was the mother of Effie Dodrill, who married James Ezra Conger.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1870, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., 224/224, 23 June 1870
Charles Powell, 56, m. farmer, 1800/1000, OH
Rebecca, 59, f. keeps house, PA
Samuel, 18, m. IA
Elizabeth Veatch, 26, f. keeps house, b. OH
Wesley D., 2, m. IA
Daniel Ryals, 8, m. MO, grandson; Rebecca Ryals, 3, f. IA granddaughter
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: Evidently Elizabeth Veatch was visiting her parents at the time of the 1870 census. She appears on the 1870 census twice, at her parents house in Union Twp., Putnam Co., MO and at her home with Elias Veatch in Lincoln Twp., Putnam Co., MO. From the 1870 Elias Veatch census record it is evident that Elizabeth was married previously to a Mr. Dodrill and had at least one child, Wesley Dodrill born Abt. 1868 in Iowa. A review of marriage records of Appanoose Co., IA and Putnam Co., MO did not reveal the record of the marriage to Mr. Dodrill. There were persons with that surname living in Appanoose Co., IA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

LEGAL_MATTER: State of Nebraska, Douglas County
On this 19th day of April, A.D. 1881 came personally before me E.M. Stenberg, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county, Elizabeth Bone of said county who being by me duly sworn upon her oath says that she is a daughter of Charles Powell, deceased, late of Putnam County, Missouri, that at the time of death of the said deceased she was the wife of Elias Veatch and that she is now the wife of James Bone. Also came before me John S. Putnam and Elizabeth Putnam respectable persons who being first duly sworn say that they are and have been for one year well acquainted with Elizabeth Bone above named and have every reason to believe and to believe that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
my
Elizabeth X Bone
mark
Signed John S. Putnam
her
Elizabeth X Putnam
mark
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 19th day of April A.D. 1881.
Witnessed my hand this 19th day of April 1881
E.M. Stenberg, Justice of the Peace

Know all men by these present that I Elizabeth Bone formerly Elizabeth Powell and Elizabeth Veatch of Douglas Co., and State of Nebraska have made constitued and appointed and by these present do make constitute and appoint W.A. Shelton, Co., Judge of Putnam Co. of the State of Missouri my true and lawful agent and attorney for me and in my name and as my act and deed to demand, collect receive and receipt for any and all sums of money due to the said Elizabeth Bone as daughter and heir at law of Charles Powell, deceased late of Putnam Co., Missouri; from James L. Robbins administrator of said deceased.

Hereby satisfying and confirming all acts my said attorney may do lawfully __ or concerning the premises.

Witness my hand and seal this 12th day of May A.D. 1881. In presence of Peter Eows (?).
my
Elizabeth X Bone
mark

State of Nebraska
County of Douglas
Be it remembered that on the 12th day of May 1881, Elizabeth Bone who is personnaly known to the undersigned a Justice of Peace in and for Douglas Co., Neb. to be the same person whose name is subscribed to the within letter of ___ as party thereto, this day appeared before me and acknowledged that she executed and delivered the same as her voluntary act and __ for the __ and persons therein contained.

Witness my hand in Douglas Co., Nebraska This 12th day of May A.D. 1881.
E.M. Stenberg
Justice of the Peace
Douglas Co., Nebraska

LEGAL_MATTER: Unionville, MO, June 22, 1881, by virtue of the within authority
I have this day received from James L. Robbins admr. of Charles Powell, dec'd $43.26 amt. due said Elizabeth as heir of said dec'd.
Wm. A. Shelton
(Source: Documents concerning the Elizabeth Bone and the estate of Charles Powell from the Nebraska Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Elizabeth married George DODRILL, son of William Coleman DODRILL and Amanda HOLCOMB, on 7 Jan 1867 in Wayne Co., IA. George was born in 1839 in Gallia Co., OH and died in 1869 in Missouri at age 30.

+ 5636 M i. George Wesley DODRILL was born on 7 Jul 1868 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, died on 7 Feb 1932 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE at age 63, and was buried in Feb 1932 in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Elizabeth next married Elias Anderson VEATCH, son of Isaac VEATCH and Mary Ellen MILLER, on 10 Nov 1869 in Putnam Co., MO. Elias was born about Mar 1822 in White Co., IL, died on 31 Jan 1897 in Davis Co., IA about age 74, and was buried in Feb 1897 in Schuyler Co., MO.

2629. Orphya Jane POWELL was born about 8 Nov 1847 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, died on 1 Jan 1926 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO about age 78, and was buried on 2 Jan 1926 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Orphya Jane Powell

Problem: Was her name, Orpha J., Ophylia? Orphya Jane (Powell) Howard in her obituary. Ophra "Jane" Powell in CFA II, p. 398.

Problem: Was the date of birth 9 Nov 1847 or as listed in CFA II, p. 398, 8 Nov 1847 as listed in the obituary? Jim Shea lists, 9 Nov 1847

MARRIAGE-ERROR: Marriage on 13 Sep 1867 to Mark Crabtree reported in CFA II, p. 398 was an error, according to researcher Joyce Posey.

Census: 1860, in Putnam Co., MO
Orpha J. Howard

RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Putnam Co., MO

OBITUARY:
Orphya Jane Howard, daughter of Chas. and Rebecca Powell, was born at Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 8th, 1847. She came to this county and coummunity when but three years old. Here she grew to womanhood, was converted in her early teens, dedicated her life to the living God and served her day and generation well.

She was united in marriage to Solomon Howard, Aug. 4, 1866 [sic, 22 Aug 1867]. To this union ten children were born, six of whom have preceeded their mother in death. Four remain and join with their father in his grief: Mr. Wm. Howard, Onley Springs, Colo; Mrs. John Buck of Herrick, So. Dak; Mrs. Wm. Spencer of Unionville and Mrs. S.E. Krewson of Lafayette, Colo. They also raised one motherless grandson, Dewey Corder of Lafayette, Colo. She also leaves 21 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and a number of sympathizing neighbors, relatives and friends.

The deceased children were: Rosie, Nelson, Jessie, Cynthia E. Corder, John and Rebecca McCellan.

Funeral services were held at the home near Unionville, Saturday afternoon at 2:00, conducted by Rev. W.A. Pollock. There remains were laid to rest in the Unionville, Cemetery.
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, 6 Jan 1926 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Orpha Jane Howard, b. 8 Nov 1847 in Columbus, Ohio, Dau: Charles and Rebecca (Conger) Powell. d. 1 Jan 1926. Buried at Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, MO.
(Source: "Pioneer." p. 87 - People born before 1850, buried in Putnam Co., Missouri. (Putnam County Library) - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Orphya married Solomon T. HOWARD Jr., son of Solomon HOWARD Sr. and Serena FURNEL, about 22 Aug 1867 in Putnam Co., MO. Solomon was born on 23 Nov 1841 in Marshall Co., IN, died on 25 Dec 1927 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 86, and was buried on 26 Dec 1927 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

+ 5637 M i. Nelson P. HOWARD was born in 1868, died on 19 Jul 1895 at age 27, and was buried in Jul 1895 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

+ 5638 F ii. Martha S. HOWARD was born on 11 May 1870 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO and died on 10 Jan 1933 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 62.

2630. Samuel B. POWELL was born on 28 Mar 1852 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 23 Nov 1926 in Minatare, Scotts Bluff Co., NE at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1926 in Minatare, Scotts Bluff Co., NE, East Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Samuel Powell

MARRIAGE: Samuel Powell and Mary Bacus were married on 25 Feb 1871 at Unionville, Putnam Co., MO
(Source: Missouri Marriage Records, Putnam Co., MO, Vol. 2, p. 25 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Problem: The obituary of Mary Powell lists the marriage date as, 23 Feb 1871.

EMIGRATION: After the death of Charles Powell on 2 Sep 1874, in Putnam Co., MO,
Rebecca and her sons, William and Samuel and their families, moved to Clear Creek District, Sherman County, Nebraska in 1883. They homesteaded land in the village known as Cedarville, which is now known as Litchfield.

Census: 1880, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., #180
Samuel Powell, 27, b. IA OH OH(PA); Mary, 29, b. OH OH OH
Calfina? (not legible), 7, b. MO; Elias, 4, b. MO

Census: 1885, in Sherman Co., NE, Clear Creek Twp., 40/41
Samuel, 33, farmer, IA OH PA; Mary, 34, OH OH OH
Children listed are not legible
Possibly Florence (Fern), age 12, b. MO
Kirt, age 9, b. MO
Sallie, age 5, b. MO

LAND: Homesteaded land, N.W. 31 Sec., Twp. 14, Range 16, 158 acres, 72 hundreds; Purchase price $1.25 per acre; Purchase date: 3 Nov 1883; Patent #8414, dated 20 Feb 1889, Certificate # 13742; Sherman Co., Clear Creek district #721, Nebraska. [Note: This was in the area of Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE.]
(Source: Homestead Deed, Vol. 116 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: Land Patent Record; Vol. 216, p. 205, Certificate #3721.
Samuel Powell purchased land located at: N 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the N 1/4 SW 1/4, Lot 3, Sec. 30, Twp. 21, North of rante 51 west, containing 160 acres and 66/100th of an acre.

Samuel and Mary Powell sold this land to J.T. Campell on 27 Jan 1894 for $600.00.
(Source: Deed Records of Cheyenne Co., NE, Book W, p. 117 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: 1885 Production of Agriculture Schedule
Samuel Powell, tilled 14 acres; had 141 acres unimproved/not growing wood: value of farm $500.00; value of livestock $500.00; paid $25.99 wages for farm labor of three weeks in 1884; value of farm productions in 1884, $40.00; mowed 2 acres; 4 acres in hay; 2 horses as of June 1, 1884.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: In 1888 they moved to Bayard, NE and homesteaded again. They next moved to Minatare, Scottsbluff Co., NE where he lived the rest of his life.

COMMENT: He was well known and respected by his neighbors and as a businessman.

OCCUPATION: farmer and auctioneer; he bought stock and cried farm sales all over the valley; The large sales barn owned by Samuel Powell was still standing in 1995.

OBITUARY: Names children: Fern (Norris); Curt; Sallie Florence (Evans). He died intestate. The heirs are also mentioned in the estate petition. Not one of his brothers, sisters or parents was named in the obituary.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY:
Samuel Powell was one of the most widely known individuals in this section, and his many good qualities had also resulted in many personal friendships. Good hearted, generous to a fault and always accomodating, he also possessed a faculty of loyalty which added to his friendships.
(Source: Gering Courier, Gering, NE, Friday Nov. 26, 1926 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Samuel and Mary Powell are buried at Minatare, Scotts Bluff Co., NE in the East Lawn Cemetery, Section D, Block 8, Lots 1 & 2, without headstones.

PROBATE: Estate Petition
In the matter of Samuel Powell, deceased, Administratix, Sallie Florence Evans, daughter of said Samuel Powell. Petitioner believes Samuel Powell died intestate, as no Last Will or Testament of said Samuel Powell has been discovered. Only heirs: Fern Norris, daughter, of Alliance, Neb.; Curt Powell, son, of Arminto, Wyo.; Sallie Florence Evans, daughter of Minatare, Neb. Estimated Value of Estate, $1000.00. dated November A.D. 1926. Signed by Sallie Florence Evans.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Samuel married Mary Elizabeth BACUS, daughter of Jesse BACUS and Catherine UNKNOWN, on 25 Feb 1871 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Mary was born on 9 Jul 1851 in Canton, Stark Co., OH, died on 12 Mar 1914 in Minatare, Scotts Bluff Co., NE at age 62, and was buried on 14 Mar 1914 in Minatare, Scotts Bluff Co., NE, East Lawn Cemetery.

5650 F iv. Nancy POWELL was born in Feb 1884, died on 25 Apr 1885 in Nebraska at age 1, and was buried in Apr 1885 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

2640. Margaret CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1839 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 15 Nov 1911 in Iowa at age 72, and was buried in Nov 1911 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

General Notes:
Margaret Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Jane (Ann) Strayer

CEMETERY: Margaret Leonard, July 24 1839, d. Nov. 15, 1911, his wife; Joseph
Leonard, Feb. 5, 1937, d. Nov. 28, 1927; Co. G. [sic] 36th Ia Inf. GAR
Section 3, Row 24, Exline Cemetery, Exline, Appanoose Co., IA.
[Note: There was no Co. G listed with the 36th Iowa Inf. The tombstone probably should have read, Co., C.] (Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Margaret married Joseph Sanford LEONARD, son of Sanford LEONARD and Elizabeth NICKLES, on 27 Jun 1861 in Appanoose Co., IA. Joseph was born on 5 Feb 1837 in Grant Co., KY, died on 28 Nov 1927 in Iowa at age 90, and was buried in Dec 1927 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

+ 5651 F i. Christianne LEONARD was born on 31 May 1862 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 8 Aug 1926 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 64, and was buried in Aug 1926 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 5652 M ii. William Joseph LEONARD was born on 28 Mar 1865 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 3 Feb 1953 in Savannah, Carroll Co., IL at age 87, and was buried in Feb 1953 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

+ 5653 M iii. John E. LEONARD was born on 3 Sep 1867 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 5 Jan 1952 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA at age 84, and was buried in Jan 1952 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

+ 5654 F iv. Ida Ellen LEONARD was born on 15 Mar 1869 and died on 28 Jun 1896 at age 27.

+ 5655 F v. Elizabeth Jane LEONARD was born on 3 Mar 1871 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 15 May 1934 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 63, and was buried in May 1934 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Lucinda married William F. CATTERN, son of William CATTERN and Sarah SEAMON, on 30 Sep 1891 in Appanoose Co., IA. William was born about 1868.

5657 M vii. Jeremiah LEONARD was born on 5 Apr 1874, died on 5 May 1875 in Iowa at age 1, and was buried in May 1875 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

5658 F viii. Emma Catherine LEONARD was born on 8 Jul 1876, died on 31 Jan 1894 in Iowa at age 17, and was buried in Feb 1894 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

2641. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1841 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 6 Jan 1887 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS at age 45.

General Notes:
Mary Jane Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Jane (Ann) Strayer

BIRTH: Birth dates of 20 Jan 1841 and 20 Jan 1842 have been given. Wilma Barnett lists 20 Jan 1841 which agrees with the 1850 Federal Census and the 1856 Iowa State Census.

AKA: Mary Jane Conger was called, Minnie.

Mary married William Fletcher MARSHALL, son of James MARSHALL Rev. and Mary WIGGIN, on 21 Feb 1858 in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA. William was born on 8 Apr 1831 in Harrison Co., OH, died on 22 Feb 1915 in Rozet, Campbell Co., WY at age 83, and was buried in Feb 1915 in Gillette, Campbell Co., WY, Pishgah Cemetery.

5659 F i. Mary Jane MARSHALL was born on 30 Dec 1859 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died in Hollenberg, Washington Co., KS.

5660 F ii. Sarah Ann MARSHALL was born on 1 Jan 1861 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 1 Dec 1929 in Roset, , WV at age 68.

+ 5661 F iii. Emma Alice MARSHALL was born on 5 Feb 1863 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 7 Mar 1949 at age 86, and was buried in Mar 1949 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Livingston Cemetery.

5662 M iv. Lowell Ellsworth MARSHALL was born on 10 Jul 1866 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 8 Mar 1867 in Appanoose Co., IA.

5663 M v. James Franklin MARSHALL was born on 28 Feb 1867 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 4 Nov 1967 in Appanoose Co., IA at age 100.

5664 F vi. Hannah Margaret MARSHALL was born on 9 Feb 1870 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 4 Jun 1934 in Guthrie, Logan, OK at age 64.

5665 M vii. Enos Gregory MARSHALL was born on 6 Nov 1873 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA and died on 9 Apr 1958 in Sharon Springs, Wallace Co., KS at age 84.

5666 F viii. Martha Isabella MARSHALL was born on 4 Jan 1876 in Appanoose Co., IA and died in 1876 in Appanoose Co., IA.

5667 F ix. Frances Elizabeth MARSHALL was born on 23 Oct 1878 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 10 Oct 1976 in Paxton, Keith Co., NE at age 97.

2642. Elias Gregory CONGER was born on 18 Mar 1843 in Senecaville, Monroe Co., OH, died on 4 Sep 1919 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE at age 76, and was buried in Sep 1919 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE, Oakdale Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Gregory Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Jane (Ann) Strayer

Birth: Film #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20672
18 Mar 1843, Elias G. Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Jane (Ann) Strayer

MARRIAGE: 30 May 1861 in Appanoose Co., IA
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA, Marriage Records 1847-1900, Book 2, page 93 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MILITARY: Elias G. Conger, 20, resident of Cincinnati, IA and native of Ohio enlisted on 4 Aug 1863 in Co. H. He served 2 years in the 8th Iowa Vol. Cav. during the Civil War. [Note: This regiment mustered in 3 Sep 1864 and mustered out at Macon, GA on 13 Aug 1865]
(Source: History of Appanoose County, Iowa, 1878; Charles S. Conger in the Dec. 1993 issue of "Conger Confab," page 776 - furnished by Robert Guilinger and Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: To Sarah Ann Baldwin 4 Mar 1870, Glenwood, Mills, IA
(Source: LDS, 14 Nov 1951, SG/A458120/0249 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

EMIGRATION: After 1870 moved to Nebraska, per Joyce Posey.

COMMENT:
Elias Gregory Conger, b. 1843. 1st wife was Margaret Jane Irelan, b. 19 Feb. 1845, OH, d. Cincinnati, IA, bd. Evergreen Cem; dau. Mary's middle name was Eudora, not Endora; dau. Mertie buried at Scotia, NE, not Oakdale; dau. Jennie buried Central City, NE, not Oakdale.
(Source: CFA Vol. II, page 714 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS: According to Robert Lee Conger, son of Finis Truman Conger and Mary Elizabeth Stephens, Elias Gregory and Margaret Ireland had two sons. Pearl Truman was "bound out" to a family in Kansas and died shortly afterwards from a rattlesnake bite.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Oakdale, NE according to JoNelle Linnaus.

Elias married Margaret Jane IRELAND, daughter of Elijah Simon IRELAND and Ann WHITTMER, on 30 May 1861 in Appanoose Co., IA. Margaret was born on 19 Feb 1845 in Jackson Co., OH, died on 23 Feb 1868 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 23, and was buried in Feb 1868 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, Evergreen Cemetery.

+ 5668 M i. Charles Seigel CONGER was born on 8 Aug 1862 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, died on 2 Jun 1940 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 77, and was buried in Jun 1948 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Elias next married Sarah Ann BALDWIN, daughter of Ezekiel Clark BALDWIN and Unknown, on 4 Mar 1870 in Glenwood, Mills Co., IA. Sarah was born on 27 Nov 1850 in Albany, Gentry Co., MO and died in 1923 in Brownlee, Cherry Co., NE at age 73.

+ 5669 M i. Isaac Newton CONGER was born on 17 May 1873 in Albany, Gentry Co., MO, died on 19 Apr 1923 in Polk, Polk Co., NE at age 49, and was buried in Apr 1923 in Polk, Polk Co., NE.

+ 5670 F ii. Jane CONGER was born on 4 Oct 1875 in Otoe Co., NE and was buried in Central City, Merrick Co., NE.

5671 M iii. Walter CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1877 in Otoe Co., NE, died on 23 Dec 1900 at age 23, and was buried in Dec 1900 in Palmer, Merrick Co., NE.

+ 5672 M iv. William Edward CONGER was born on 22 May 1880 in Hays, Ellis Co., KS, died on 18 Oct 1960 in Linn Co., OR at age 80, and was buried in Oct 1960 in Brownsville, Linn Co., OR.

+ 5673 F v. Mary Eudora CONGER was born on 17 Sep 1882 and was buried in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE.

5674 M vi. Joseph CONGER was born on 4 Aug 1884 and died on 3 Mar 1921 at age 36.

5675 F vii. Mertie CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1890, died on 29 Nov 1968 at age 78, and was buried in Nov 1968 in Scotia, Greeley Co., NE.

2644. Emma Jane CONGER was born about 8 Jun 1849 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 19 Feb 1923 in Perkins, Payne Co., OK about age 73, and was buried in Feb 1923 in Perkins, Payne Co., OK, Perkins Cemetery.

General Notes:
Emma Jane Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Jane (Ann) Strayer

Birth: Batch #: 442568, Source Call #:
10 Jul 1849, Emma Jane Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio, daughter of Enos Conger and Anne Strys (sic). [Note: birth place is probably in error because the parents were in Appanoose Co., IA by 1846. Joyce Posey]

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Was the date of birth, 10 Jul 1849 at Lee Co., IA, as shown in LDS records, or as shown at the cemetery, 8 Jun 1849?

Problem: Was her name, Emma Jane or Emma Leta? Wilma Barnett lists, Letta. The census of 1850, 1856 and 1860 all list, Emma J.

CEMETERY: Emma Jane Conger Teter, aka Teeter, d/o Enos, 1814, & Jane Strayer.
Perkins Cemetery [Perkins, OK], Emma J. Teter - Block 1 - lot 20 - space 1, b. 8
June 1849 (Appanoose Co., Iowa.) d. 19 Feb 1923, Perkins, Oklahoma, Payne Co.
Westley Teter - Block 1 - lot 20 - space 3
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Emma married John Wesley TETER on 21 Oct 1868 in Appanoose Co., IA. John was born in 1842 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 19 Mar 1909 at age 67, and was buried in Mar 1909 in Perkins, Payne Co., OK, Perkins Cemetery.

5677 M i. David Enos TETER was born on 12 Jul 1869, died on 26 Dec 1934 at age 65, and was buried in Dec 1934 in Perkins, Payne Co., OK, Perkins Cemetery.

2645. Caroline CONGER was born about Feb 1851 in Appanoose Co., IA and died about 1926 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA about age 75.

General Notes:
Caroline Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Jane (Ann) Strayer

CENSUS-BIRTH: Age 4 in the 1856 census, age 9 in the 1860 census.

COMMENT: Caroline Weatherly was a tiny, wiry woman. She smoked a corn cob pipe after meals, using long green tobacco. Birth year, 1841.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 803 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

AKA: Aunt Line

COMMENT: After every meal, she would go to the back door steps to smoke a corn cob pipe. She always wore a shirtwaist and buff colored skirt. During World War I, when she got her sugar ration, she asked Fidelia Boden to make fudge with it.
(Source: Wilma Barnett - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Caroline married Ivan WEATHERLY on 10 Mar 1872 in Appanoose Co., IA. Ivan was born about 1853.

2646. Sarah E. CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1854 in Iowa, died in Nov 1928 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1928 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, Shaul Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sarah E. Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Jane (Ann) Strayer

Birth: Batch #: 442568, Source Call #:
27 Nov 1850, Sarah Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio, daughter of Enos Conger and Anne
Strys (sic).

NAME: Middile initial "E." and "J." per census records.

Sarah next married John J. CHANCE on 22 May 1883. John was born in 1842, died in Aug 1917 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in Aug 1917 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, Shaul Cemetery.

5688 M i. Enos Jay CHANCE was born on 11 Apr 1884 and died in May 1972 at age 88.

+ 5689 F ii. Tilla CHANCE was born on 17 Nov 1888 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA and died on 19 Nov 1951 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 63.

5690 F iii. Ada CHANCE was born on 18 Oct 1890 and died on 28 Sep 1967 at age 76.

2647. Joseph Wallace CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1863 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 20 Apr 1937 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO at age 73, and was buried in Apr 1937 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Friendship Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joseph Wallace Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Mary Jane Ireland

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 497, listed out of alphabetical order.

AKA: Wallace; J. Wallace Conger; Uncle Wallace Conger by Mary Lou (Conger) Thompson who recalled a visit with him in Cincinnati, IA. (Joseph) Wallace Conger in CFA I, p. 497. Wallace Conger in the death notice of his mother.

BIRTH: Born in a log cabin built by his father in Cincinnati, IA. Wallace's sons were born there too.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 41a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Birth date of 24 Dec 1863 has been reported. The newspaper death notice listed, 25 Dec 1863.

OCCUPATION: Coal Miner and farmer; worked at the coal mine at Holken Valley, Putnam Co., MO.

MARRIAGE: Joseph W. Conger to Jennie Cattern on 25 Dec 1884 at Putnam Co., MO
[Married at the home of Joseph and Sarah Milburn, by J.H. Worthington. Sarah was the mother of Jenny Cattern and widow of William Cattern who lost his life during the Civil War. Sarah had married Joseph Milburn of Mystic, Iowa and they moved to Putnam Co., MO for a while.]
(Source: LDS Record, 21 Apr 1981, SL/M515633/0533 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Cincinnati, IA; Menota, Putnam Co., MO

RECOLLECTIONS: Wilma Barnett wrote to Maxine Leonard on 18 Nov 1993. "I enjoyed the current Confab, as I saw Siegel and Wallace [Conger] once when my grandmother [Fidelia (Morrison)] Boden had 2 of her sisters visiting from NB and WY. I was 12 and they took me with them to visit relatives in Ottumwa, IA. We called on Wallace [Conger] and Seigel [Conger] was at his home that day. Good memories.
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. XX, No. 4, Dec 1994)

DEATH: According to L. Keith Conger & Joyce Posey he died in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO.

DEATH: Joseph Wallas [sic, Wallace] Conger, Passes & Obit 4/28, published 21 Apr 1937, born 25 Dec 1863, died 20 Apr 1937, buried Friendship/Brown.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: The Friendship Cemetery is located 6 miles northeast of Mendota, MO on an old country road.

Joseph married Jane CATTERN, daughter of William CATTERN and Sarah SEAMON, on 25 Dec 1884 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO. Jane was born on 10 Apr 1865 in Cedar, Mahaska Co., IA, died on 19 Jan 1923 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO at age 57, and was buried in Jan 1923 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Friendship Cemetery.

+ 5691 M i. William Franklin CONGER was born on 16 Dec 1885 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died in Sep 1965 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 79, and was buried in Sep 1965 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Friendship Cemetery.

+ 5692 M ii. Charles Marion CONGER was born on 10 Mar 1887 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 13 Jan 1979 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 91, and was buried in Jan 1979 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 5693 M iii. Pearl Truman CONGER was born about 1 Jul 1888 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 14 Aug 1956 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA about age 68, and was buried in Aug 1956 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Friendship Cemetery.

+ 5694 M iv. Jesse Blaine CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1891 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 13 May 1968 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 76, and was buried in May 1968 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

2648. Francis E. CONGER was born about 26 Feb 1866 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 9 Sep 1887 in Appanoose Co., IA about age 21, and was buried in Sep 1887 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, Bozwell Cemetery.

General Notes:
Francis E. Conger

PARENTS: Enos Conger and Mary Jane Ireland

AKA: Fanny, in 1870 census; Francis in 1880 census; Francis in 1885 census; Fannie Smith on cemetery record.

COMMENT-ERROR: An article about this family, published in the "History of Appanoose County, Iowa 1984-1985," page 160, states that Francis Conger married a Mrs. Smith and that she died in childbirth. This statement is in error. Francis Conger was the female member of the couple and it was she who died in childbirth.

BIRTH: Abt. 1866 in IA, from 1870 census

DEATH: Fannie Smith, 9 Sep 1887, in Appanoose Co., IA
(Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa, Index to Early Death Records 1880-1903, Vol. 1, Book 1, page 61 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Fannie Smith, 21 yr., 6 mo., 14 da; d. 9 Sep 1887, buried in Bozwell Cemetery, Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA. Calculated birth date, Abt. 26 Feb 1866. No headstone.
(Source: Bozwell Cemetery records - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Francis married Asa Marion SMITH on 1 Nov 1885 in Appanoose Co., IA. Asa was born about 1859.

+ 5696 F i. Marilla Ada SMITH was born about 2 Jun 1886 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 7 Oct 1936 in Arco, Butte Co., ID about age 50, and was buried in Oct 1936 in Arco, Butte Co., ID, Hillcrest Cemetery.

2649. David Atkinson CONGER was born on 25 May 1818 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 27 Aug 1895 in Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH at age 77, and was buried in Aug 1895 in Reno, Washington Co., OH, Yankeeburg Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Atkinson Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

BIBLE: David Conger b. 25 May 1818 and Catherine Lippincott b. 6 Sep 1820 from Conger family Bible. Dates of 4 May 1818 and 15 Sep 1820 respectively had previously been cited.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

BIOGRAPHY:
D.A. Conger was born in Monroe county, Ohio, in 1818, and removed to Washington county, [OH] in 1857, settling in Newport township on a farm in sections twenty-one and twenty-seven. For ten years he was in the oil business. His wife, Catherine Lippincott, was born in 1820. They have had ten children, eight of whom are living.
(Source: History of Washington County, Ohio, 1788-1881, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches, H.Z. Williams Bros., Publishers, 1881, Sponsored by The Washington County Historical Society, Marietta, Ohio, p. 571 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 125/125, 23 Jul 1850
David A. Conger, 34, m., farmer, OH; Catharine, 28, f. OH
Elisha, 10, m. OH; Crogen, 8, m. OH; Everline, 6, f. OH;
Caroline, 4, f. OH
Living next door to his father and mother. Everline is probably a misspelling.

EMIGRATION: Left Monroe Co., OH in 1857 and settled in Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH.

RESIDENCES: After Sep 1857, a few miles south of Marietta, Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH with 7 children

NAME: Robert Guilinger suggests that his middle name may have been: Atkinson.

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

David married Catherine LIPPINCOTT, daughter of Elisha LIPPINCOTT and Mary Ann DUVALL, on 13 Apr 1840 in Monroe Co., OH. Catherine was born on 6 Sep 1820 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 11 Dec 1890 in Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH at age 70, and was buried in Dec 1890 in Reno, Washington Co., OH, Yankeeburg Cemetery.

+ 5697 M i. Elisha Lippincott CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1841 in Monroe Co., OH, died in 1898 in Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH at age 57, and was buried in 1898 in Reno, Washington Co., OH, Yankeeburg Cemetery.

+ 5698 M ii. Charles Crogan CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1843 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 6 Sep 1924 in Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA at age 81, and was buried in Sep 1924 in Crosskeys, Rockingham Co., VA, Presbyterian Cemetery.

5700 F iv. Christine D. CONGER was born on 21 Aug 1848 in Monroe Co., OH and died in 1934 at age 86.

Christine married Joseph GATTRELL on 30 Dec 1877. Joseph was born in Jul 1843.

Elias next married Ruth D. UNKNOWN in 1894 in Washington Co., OH. Ruth was born about 1879 and died in 1953 in Washington Co., OH about age 74.

5703 F vii. Julia Ann CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1855 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 8 Jan 1937 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH at age 81, and was buried on 10 Jan 1937 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH, Oak Grove Cemetery.

Julia married Mathew STRECKER on 14 Apr 1898. Mathew was born in 1838 in Germany and died on 16 Jan 1917 at age 79.

5704 M viii. John Clark CONGER was born on 9 Feb 1858 in Washington Co., OH and died on 21 Feb 1858 in Washington Co., OH.

5705 M ix. Atkinson W. CONGER was born on 18 Oct 1859 in Washington Co., OH and died on 20 Aug 1875 in Washington Co., OH at age 15.

+ 5706 F x. Margaret Emmaline CONGER was born on 31 Mar 1863 in Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH, died on 1 Feb 1927 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH at age 63, and was buried in Feb 1927 in Veto, Washington Co., OH, Veto Cemetery.

2650. Charles Atkinson CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1820 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Jan 1894 in Eustis, Frontier Co., NE at age 73, and was buried in Jan 1894 in Eustis, Frontier Co., NE, Older Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Atkinson Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

CONFLICT: Maxine Crowell Leonard lists his name as, Charles Crogen Conger and says he was buried at Kearney, NE in Vol. 1. She changed the name to Charles A. Conger in Volume 2, p. 714. Robert Guilinger states that he has seen photos of the grave of Charles and Harmony Conger taken at the Older Cemetery, Eustis, NE. He also adds that "Crogen" was a Conger family nickname.

MARRIAGE: A marriage date of Abt. March 1840 in Monroe Co., OH has been suggested. There is no courthouse record of this marriage due to a courthouse fire in the 1860's. This dates seems unlikely since marriages in Ohio usually didn't take place at age 15. It seems more likely that the marriage might have taken place Abt. Mar 1845 which would have made the bride's age, 20. The first child, Ellen E. was born in Nov 1845 which would be consistent with a marriage date of 1845.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 38/38, 18 Jul 1850
Charles Conger, 28, m. laborer, OH; Harmony, 24, f. VA
Ellen, 5, f. OH; Margaret, 4, f. OH; Ruth, 2, f. OH

Census: 1860, in Edgar Co., IL, Ross Twp. (Broomfield P.O.), 342/358, 11 Sep
1860; Roll No. 176, p.47, L.24
Charles A. Conger, 40, head, m. farmer, /870, OH
Harmony, 34, wife, VA
Ellen, 14, dau. OH; Margaret, 12, dau. OH; Ruth A. 10, dau. OH
Saylor E., 8. son, IN; Elias, 6, son, IN; Mary Jane, 4, dau, IL
[Note: The couples names appear in a lovely script as Charles A. and Harmony Conger. ("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

Census: 1870. The census record for this family has not been found, as of Sep 1996. The following locations have been searched:
Illinois: Edgar and Macoupin counties
Indiana: Bartholmew county
West Virginia: Wetzel county
Iowa: Wayne and Appanoose counties
Nebraska: Keith, Dodge, Buffalo, and Frontier counties
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

Census: 1880, in Dodge Co., NE, Everett Precinct, 19-22 Jun 1880
C.A. Conger, head, m. White, 60, 1st marrige, farmer, OH.NJ OH
Harminey, wife, f. 55, VA VA VA
Albert, son, m. 12, IL OH VA
[Note: The son's name is clearly, Albert on the census, although it is thought
that his name should be spelled, Elbert.]
("John Lincoln Conger," 1 Oct 1996, by Mary Jo Khan)

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: Cameron, Monroe Co., OH; Dec 1869 in IL; Dodge Co., Kearney, Eustis,
NE

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

OCCUPATION: According to Robert Guilinger, In the early 1890's Charles A. Conger ran a dray line out of Eustis, NE to Kearney, NE.

DEATH: He may have died on the road to Kearney, NE.

RESEARCHER: As of Feb 1991, JoNelle Linnaus; 2202 Elmers Lane; Norfolk, NE 68701.

CHILDREN: Elbert Conger's obituary indicates that Charles and Harminney Conger were the parents of 6 sons and 6 daughters. Children names are listed in the book "The Conger Family of America" by Maxine Crowell Leonard."

COMMENT: Mrs. Irvin (Helen Wright) Miller of Foster, NE was a descendent. She claimed that her ancestor was Charles A. Conger, b. 1820 in Girard, IL who married, Katherine Harminey and had children: Elbert, Ellen, Ruth (Carmichael) and Mary (Raycraft).

[Note: While Charles A. Conger was not born in Girard, IL and the surname of his wife was, Erlewine, it does appear that Mrs. Irvin had most of her facts straight, including the names of the children and their husbands. Could Charles have lived in Girard, IL at one time? Other information in the Conger Confab article of Maxine Leonard appears to be in error and therefore is not quoted here. REH]
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. V, No. 4, Dec 1979)

Charles married Harmony Katherine ERLEWINE, daughter of Jacob S. ERLEWINE Sr. and Ruth CONNORS, about Mar 1845 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH. Harmony was born about 1825 in Ohio Co., VA, died on 26 Aug 1899 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE about age 74, and was buried in Aug 1899 in Eustis, Frontier Co., NE, Older Cemetery.

5707 F i. Ellen E. CONGER was born about Nov 1845 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH and died after 1926 in Crane, Harney Co., OR.

5708 F ii. Margaret CONGER was born about 1846 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH and died before 1926.

+ 5709 F iii. Ruth Ann CONGER was born about 1848 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH and died after 1926.

+ 5710 F iv. Mary Jane CONGER was born in Apr 1856 in Illinois and died after 1926.

5711 M v. Saylor E. CONGER was born about 1852 in Indiana and died before 1926.

5712 M vi. Elias CONGER was born about Apr 1853 in Indiana and died before 1926.

+ 5713 M vii. Elbert CONGER was born on 15 May 1868 in Girard, Macoupin Co., IL, died on 8 Jun 1926 in Odessa, Buffalo Co., NE at age 58, and was buried on 12 Jun 1926 in Elm Creek, Buffalo Co., NE, Elm Creek Cemetery.

5714 M viii. Charles Crogen CONGER was born from about 1869 to 1870 and died about 1870 about age 1.

General Notes:
Levinah Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

QUESTION: Was her first name, Levinah or Lavinia? It is the opinion of Robert Guilinger that the correct way to spell her name is, Levinah. A niece, daughter of Elias A. Conger used this spelling as do most Conger family group sheets.

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Levinah married Joshua DOUGHERTY in Dec 1840. Joshua was born in 1814 and died in 1891 at age 77.

2652. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 3 Jan 1824 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 11 May 1869 in Monroe Co., OH at age 45, and was buried in May 1869 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sarah Jane Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

DEATH: According to Robert Guilinger, Sarah Jane Boughner died from the complications of childbirth of her son Michael.

CEMETERY:
Michael Boughner and his wife, Sarah Jane Conger are buried in Row 9, Position 4 (starting from the back left corner) of the New Cameron Cemetery, near Cameron, OH. The stone, a black obelisk, reads: OUR FATHER AND MOTHER (with 4 line verse below) [on one face]; MICHAEL BOUGHNER; BORN; APRIL 4, 1825; DIED JAN. 22,1894; AGED; 68 Y.9M.18D [on one face]; JANE; WIFE OF; M. BOUGHNER; BORN; JAN. 3, 1824; DIED; MAY 11, 1869; AGED; 45Y.4M.8D [on one face]
(Cemetery survey furnished by Ruth Shuck, confirmed by Nov 1994 photograph of the tombstone furnished by Delbert Henthorn.)

Sarah married Michael BOUGHNER, son of John Martin BOUGHNER II and Mary HARTLINE, in May 1846. Michael was born on 4 Apr 1825 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 22 Jan 1894 at age 68, and was buried in Jan 1894 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

+ 5724 M i. James Milton BOUGHNER was born on 28 Feb 1849 in Ohio and died on 5 Feb 1925 at age 75.

+ 5725 M ii. John M. BOUGHNER was born on 27 Dec 1850 in Ohio and died on 27 Sep 1922 at age 71.

5726 M iii. Elias C. BOUGHNER was born on 30 Jun 1852 in Ohio and died on 13 May 1923 at age 70.

Elias married Christina SUPPES. Christina was born in 1862 and died in 1938 at age 76.

5728 F v. Mary BOUGHNER was born about 1856 in Ohio and died in 1933 about age 77.

+ 5730 M vii. Thomas J. BOUGHNER was born on 14 Jun 1860 in Ohio and died in 1915 at age 55.

+ 5731 F viii. Mazie BOUGHNER was born on 14 Oct 1863 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 27 Mar 1952 in Ohio at age 88, and was buried in Mar 1952 in Beallsville, Monroe Co., OH, Captina Cemetery.

5732 F ix. Martha J. BOUGHNER was born on 18 Oct 1864 in Ohio, died on 4 May 1865, and was buried in May 1865 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

5734 M xi. Michael BOUGHNER was born on 26 Apr 1869 in Ohio, died on 29 Mar 1891 at age 21, and was buried in Apr 1891 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

2653. Aaron A. CONGER was born on 1 Dec 1825 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 9 Jun 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE at age 66, and was buried in Jun 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE, Bohemian National.

General Notes:
Aaron A. Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

QUESTION: Can anyone cite a source for a middle initial of "A." or the middle name, Atkinson? His mother was an Atkinson. JoNelle Linnaus points out that her mother said he did not have a middle name. She also points out that in the notice of probate for Elias Conger (1789-1869) his name is given as: "Aaron A."

Problem: Was the date of birth, 1 Dec 1825 or 1 Dec 1826? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists 1 Dec 1825, Cameron, Monroe, OH as does the family Bible.

BIRTH-DEATH: b. 1 Dec 1825, Cameron, Monroe Co., OH; d. 9 Jun 1892, Clarkson, Colfax, NE
(Source: Family Bible and tombstone - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

MARRIAGE: No marriage record for Aaron and Mary Jane Purtlebaugh has been found, as of Dec 1995. JoNelle Linnaus believes they were probably married in either Belmont Co., OH or Monroe Co., OH. The date of the marriage was 1 Apr 1845.

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, Aaron A. and Mary Conger married siblings, Mary Jane and George John Purtlebaugh, respectively, according to Douglas Schueths.

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 113/113, 23 Jul 1850
Aaron Purtlebaugh, 24, m. farmer, OH; Mary, 24, f., VA
Joshua, 1, m. OH
[Note: JoNelle Linnaus believes that the family surname in this census record is in error. She believes this is the family of Aaron Conger and Mary Jane Purtlebaugh, who did in fact have a child, Joshua, born in 1849. Next door to Aaron and Mary at 112/112 was Eliza Purtlebaugh, 40, with 6 children and apparently a widow. This was probably the mother of Mary Jane. Her parents were, Daniel and Eliza Mayhew Purtlebaugh. REH]

RESIDENCES:
born 1 Dec 1825 in Cameron, Monroe Co. OH;
1860 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN;
1870 census in Monroe Co., MO;
1880 census in Champaign Co., IL;
1885 state census in Cuming Co., NE
Wisner, NE
1885-1891 or 1892 homesteaded in Keya Paha Co., NE (Springview)
Clarkson, NE

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

OCCUPATION: In 1870, he was a railroad man in Monroe Co. MO; later farmer

BIBLE: Data from Aaron Conger's Bible was recorded by this third wife. In 1969 the Bible was in the possession of his granddaughter, Josephine Conger Wagner, daughter of Elias Conger, b. 1854.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIBLE:
The Aaron Conger Bible has been passed down through the family. When Aaron Conger (1825-1892) married his third wife, Jane Mabe, about 1866/1867, the Bible was a gift to her. Jane died on 22 Jan 1888 at their homestead in Keya Paha Co., NE, possibly from cancer, although the frontier doctor did not diagnose it. In March, after Jane's death, Aaron Conger gave the Bible to Elias and Sarah Conger who were also homesteading in Keya Paha county. Elias and Sarah Conger passed the Bible on to their daughter, Josephine Conger Wagner. She in turn gave the Bible to her daughter, JoNelle Wagner Linnaus who shared copies of 5 pages from the Bible. The information is presented below as nearly as recorded in the Bible as possible. The front page of the Bible shows that it was printed by: PHILADELPHIA; J.M. StODDART & CO.; CINCINNATI: QUEEN CITY PUBLISHING CO. At the top of this page in long hand is written: Presented to Elias Conger From Aaron Conger March The 10 1888. The entries are in the hand writing of: first, Jane Mabe Conger (in a very nice style of handwriting) and second, Sarah Garner Conger (whose handwriting was not so pretty).

Page labeled: FAMILY RECORD
Aaron Conger was born in the year of our Lord Dec 1st 1825
Jane Conger was born in the year of our Lord Dec 27th 1846
[Note: a squiggly line is drawn across the page at this point and the hand writing style changes]
Mary Jane Conger was born in the state of Ohio. belmont Co. is the
daughter of Daniel and Eliza Partlebuagh. born the year 1824 feb 16.
Aaron Conger was born in the State of Ohio Monroe Co. in the year of 1825
and is the Sun of Elias and Margaret Conger Dec the 1, 1825
[Note: blank line]
Elias Conger was born in the state of Indiana. Bartholomew Co. in the year
1854 March the 2 and is the Sun of Aaron and Mary J Conger
Sarah. Elizabeth. Conger. was born in the State of North Carolina. in the
year 1859. August the 14 is the Daughter of John A. and Henrietta Garner.

Page labeled: BIRTHS
Porterfield Conger was born Dec 5th 1867
Anderson Conger was born Aug 15th 1869
Minnie M. Conger was born Feb. 6th 1870
Sarah C. Conger was born March 19th 1872
Alexander Conger was born Sept 25th 1873
William Conger was born June 16th 1875
John Conger was born March 12th 1877
Michael Conger was born March 13th 1879
Twin Infants was born Sept 11 1880
Burzilla Frances Conger " Jan. 23- 1882
Nettie Mary Conger " Dec. 23- 1883
Grover Cleaveland Conger Aug 7 1885
Grover Cleaveland Conger Died Oct 15. 1892

Page labeled: DEATHS
Twin Infants died Sept 11 -- 1880
Michael Conger Died Oct 13th - 1887
Jane Conger. Died January. 22th 1888
[Note: a squiggly line is drawn across the page at this point]
Mary J Conger Died May, 27th 1855
Age 31 years 3 Mo 11 days
[Note: a squiggly line is drawn across the page at this point]
Aaron Conger Died June th 9 1892
Grover Cleaveland Conger Died Oct 15, 1892

Page labeled: MARRIAGES
Elias Conger and Sarah Garner was Maried (sic) December the 18 1877
Samuel Captian Conger was born Aug. 7th - 1879.
Mary Etta Conger was born july the 8 - 1881.
Ida Bell Conger was born june 23 - 1883.
Gertie Ann Conger was born May. 15. 1885.
Elsie Lilly Conger was born Febu. 20 - 1887.
Rosa Mona Conger was born. March 20 1889
Rosa Mona Conger Died Oct 2. 1892
Gertie Ann Conger Died Oct 4. 1892
Elsie Lilly Conger Died Oct 5. 1892
Ida Bell Conger Died Oct 6 1892
Samuel Captian Conger Died Oct 7. 1892
Mary Etta Conger Died Oct 16. 1892
Elias Garner Conger was Born Oct 5 1893
Nellie May Conger was Born Feb 12 1895
Ray Mayhew Conger was Born Sept 13 1898
Josie Fannie Conger was Born Aug 20 1900
[Note: end of Bible records - Furnished by JoNelle Wagner Linnaus]

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Christian (Disciples of Christ)

DEATH: Aaron A. Conger died 9 Jun 1892 at the home of my grandparent's [Elias and Sarah Elizabeth Conger] at Clarkson, Colfax, NE. He had gone there to live with his four youngest children: John, Burzilla, Nettie, and Cleaveland. He is buried in the Bohemian National Cemetery at Clarkson, Colfax, NE, beside his six grandchildren and his son Cleveland.
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Aaron married Mary Jane PURTLEBAUGH, daughter of Daniel PURTLEBAUGH and Eliza MAYHEW, on 1 Apr 1845 in Ohio. Mary was born on 16 Feb 1824 in Belmont, Belmont Co., OH, died on 27 May 1855 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN at age 31, and was buried in May 1855 in Bartholomew Co., IN.

5735 M i. Joshua CONGER was born in 1849 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH and died after 1860 in Indiana.

5736 M ii. Charles Wever CONGER was born in 1851 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH and died after 1860 in Indiana.

5737 M iii. Captain P. CONGER was born about Mar 1852 in Indiana and died between 1920 and 1929 in North Dakoka.

+ 5738 M iv. Elias (NMN) CONGER was born on 2 Mar 1854 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN, died on 17 Sep 1932 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE at age 78, and was buried on 19 Sep 1932 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

5739 M v. Daniel CONGER was born on 27 May 1855 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN, died in Nov 1855 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN, and was buried in Nov 1855 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN.

Aaron next married Ruth Ann SPRAGUE, daughter of Samuel Leatherman SPRAGUE and Jane TAYLOR, on 3 Sep 1855 in Bartholomew Co., IN. Ruth was born on 19 Feb 1831 in Ohio and died about May 1864 in Illinois about age 33.

5740 M i. Samuel Sprague CONGER was born in Mar 1857 in Indiana and died after Aug 1942 in Meade, Meade Co., KS.

5741 M ii. Aaron CONGER was born in 1858 in Indiana and died between 1870 and 1879 in Illinois.

+ 5742 F iii. Clarissa O. CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1859 in Indiana, died on 2 Dec 1899 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE at age 39, and was buried in Dec 1899 in Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE, Kearney Cemetery.

5743 M iv. Margaret CONGER was born in 1862 in Indiana and died between 1930 and 1939 in Deer Lodge, Powell Co., MT.

Margaret married George W. WARD on 27 Dec 1881 in Nickerson, Dodge Co., NE. George was born about 1858 in Iowa.

+ 5744 F v. Martha Washington CONGER was born on 15 Feb 1863 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, died on 12 Dec 1934 in Wakefield, Dixon Co., NE at age 71, and was buried on 16 Dec 1934 in Wakefield, Dixon Co., NE, Wakefield Cemetery.

Aaron next married Jane MABE. Jane was born on 27 Dec 1846 in Tennessee, died on 22 Jan 1888 in Springview, Keya Paha Co., NE at age 41, and was buried in Jan 1888 in Keya Paha Co., NE, Rural Cemetery.

+ 5745 M i. Porterfield Mabe CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1867 in Sidney, Champaign Co., IL, died on 27 May 1918 in Ewing, Holt Co., NE at age 50, and was buried on 29 May 1918 in Tilden, Madison Co., NE, Tilden Cemetery.

5746 M ii. Anderson CONGER was born on 15 Aug 1869 in Missouri, died between 1935 and 1939 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, and was buried between 1935 and 1939 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

+ 5747 F iii. Minnie Mae CONGER was born on 6 Feb 1870 in Parker, Monroe Co., MO, died on 6 Aug 1942 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE at age 72, and was buried on 8 Aug 1942 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE, Pilger Cemetery.

+ 5748 F iv. Sarah M. CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1872 in Illinois, died between 1930 and 1939 in Fort Calhoun, Washington Co., NE, and was buried between 1930 and 1939 in Blair, Washington Co., NE.

+ 5749 M v. Alexander Mabe CONGER was born on 25 Sep 1873 in Champaign Co., IL, died between 7 Mar 1948 and 1952 in Ontario, Malheur Co., OR, and was buried between Mar 1948 and 1952 in New Plymouth, Payette Co., ID.

+ 5750 M vi. William Mabe CONGER was born on 16 Jun 1875 in Champaign Co., IL, died on 13 Apr 1958 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE at age 82, and was buried on 16 Apr 1958 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

5751 M vii. John CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1877 in Champaign Co., IL, died on 6 Mar 1941 in Blencoe, Monona Co., IA at age 63, and was buried on 9 Mar 1941 in Blencoe, Monona Co., IA, Graceland Cemetery.

5752 M viii. Michael CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1879 in Champaign Co., IL, died on 13 Oct 1887 in Springview, Keya Paha Co., NE at age 8, and was buried in Oct 1887 in Springview, Keya Paha Co., NE.

5753 M ix. Infant CONGER was born on 11 Sep 1880 in Champaign Co., IL and died on 11 Sep 1880 in Champaign Co., IL.

5754 M x. Infant CONGER was born on 11 Sep 1880 in Champaign Co., IL and died on 11 Sep 1880 in Champaign Co., IL.

+ 5755 F xi. Burzilla Frances CONGER was born on 23 Jan 1882 in Joliet, Will Co., IL, died on 2 Sep 1946 in Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA at age 64, and was buried in Sep 1946 in Blencoe, Monona Co., IA, Graceland Cemetery.

5756 F xii. Nettie May CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1883 in Nebraska and died between 1900 and 1910 in Schuyler, Colfax Co., NE.

Nettie married Benjamin F. BROWN, son of B. T. BROWN and M. A. SWIFT, on 25 Dec 1899 in Fremont, Dodge Co., NE. Benjamin was born about 1873.

5757 M xiii. Grover Cleaveland CONGER was born on 7 Aug 1885 in Springview, Keya Paha Co., NE, died on 15 Oct 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE at age 7, and was buried in Oct 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE, Bohemian National.

2654. Elijah Atkinson CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1828 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 26 Jun 1901 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS at age 73, and was buried in Jun 1901 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS, Vallonia Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elijah Atkinson Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

NAME: E.A. Conger; Elijah A. Conger

MILITARY: Private, Co. C. 150th Illinois Inf. Volunteers Reg from 30 Jan 1865 to 16 Jun 1866, enlisting at Danville, IL and discharged at Atlanta Georgia; Apparently there is a Civil War pension record for which no source was given. Robert Guilinger has a copy of Elijah Atkinson Conger's Civil War Pension files.

BIOGRAPHY: E.A. Conger, b. 4 Feb 1828, Monroe Co., OH; m. 1852 [m. 10 Nov 1851] to Sivilla Ruble, b. Belmont Co., OH. E.A. served Co. C. 150th Illinois Volunteers. He went to Nebraska in 1866 after spending time in Monroe and Edgar counties, IL. Children: Levina, Isaac, Margaret, Lydia, Albert, Alice.
(Source: Ohio Records and Pioneer Families - Ohioans in Nebraska, Vol. 20, pg 84 - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Monroe Co., OH; VA; IL; Dodge Co., NE; As of Sep 1884 Decatur Co., KS

Census: 1870, in Dodge Co., NE, Maple Pct., age 41
Census: 1880, in Dodge Co., NE, Maple Pct., age 52
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

RESEARCHER: JoNelle Linnaus; 2202 Elmers Lane; Norfolk, NE 68701, as of Feb 1991

OBITUARY: On Wednesday evening, June 26, [1901], Mr. E.A. Conger of Vallonia, [KS] died at his home. Over two years ago he received a parlytic stroke from which he never fully recovered, although able to walk about home and ride to town. Since January of this year he has been confined to the house and bedfast since February. He bore his suffering with patience and fortitude until death came as a release from earthly pain. The funeral was held at the house, after which he was interred in the Vallonia Cemetery.

Mr. Conger was born in Monroe County, Ohio, February 4, 1828. In 1860 he moved with his family to Virginia where he resided one year. He then moved to Illinois in which state he enlisted in the Army and faithfully served his country in it's most perilous need for more than a year. After the close of the war he moved with his family to Dodge County, Nebraska where he continued to live until he came to Decatur County, [KS] in 1884, where he has remained until his death.

On November 10, 1851 he married Miss Ruble who still lives to mourn his loss. There has been born into the home 7 children - 3 boys and 4 girls. Three only of which survive their father, 2 boys, Isaac and Albert Conger and 1 daughter, Mrs. David Coulter. During Mr. Conger's residence in this county, he has proven himself to be an industrious farmer and respected citizen. So long as he was able, he was a hard worker and a good business man. His absence will be long felt by the community.

His friends extend their sympathy to those who are left to mourn his loss.
(Source: Oberlin Hearld, 4 July 1901, Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

CEMETERY:
A photograph, taken by Mr. and Mrs. Fraley at the Vallonia Cemetery in Decatur Co., KS shows Patsy Fraley standing near 3 gravestones whose inscriptions are listed on the back of the photograph (left to right)

Mother; Sivilla wife E.A. Conger 1824-1908

At Rest; Elijah A. Conger died June 26, 1901; Age 73 yrs 4 mos. 22 days;
Co. C, 150th ILL VOL INF.

Levinah, Daughter of E & S Conger; b. July 26 1852 D Mar 28, 1889;
Age 36 yrs.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Elijah married Sivilla RUBLE, daughter of Isaac RUBLE and Lydia UNKNOWN, on 10 Nov 1851 in Beallsville, Monroe Co., OH. Sivilla was born on 23 Apr 1824 in Belmont Co., OH, died on 22 Nov 1908 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS at age 84, and was buried in Nov 1908 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS, Vallonia Cemetery.

5758 F i. Levinah CONGER was born on 26 Jul 1852 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 28 Mar 1889 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS at age 36, and was buried in Mar 1889 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS, Vallonia Cemetery.

+ 5760 F iii. Margaret CONGER was born on 30 Jun 1855 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 11 Aug 1941 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS at age 86, and was buried in Aug 1941 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS, Oberlin Cemetery.

+ 5761 F iv. Lydia A. CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1860 in Virginia, died on 14 Apr 1883 near Winslow, Dodge Co., NE at age 22, and was buried in Apr 1883 in Winslow, Dodge Co., NE, Logan Cemetery.

+ 5762 F v. Alice CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1862 in Bloomfield, Edgar Co., IL, died in 1884 in Hooper, Dodge Co., NE at age 22, and was buried in 1884 in Winslow, Dodge Co., NE, Logan Cemetery.

+ 5763 M vi. Albert Ruble CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1862 in Bloomfield, Edgar Co., IL and died in 1923 in Onida, Sully Co., SD at age 61.

2655. Mary CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1830 in Monroe Co., OH and died in Bartholomew Co., IN.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, Aaron A. and Mary Conger married siblings, Mary Jane and George John Purtlebaugh, respectively, according to Douglas Schueths.

Mary married George John PURTLEBAUGH, son of Daniel PURTLEBAUGH and Eliza MAYHEW, in Jan 1847 in Ohio. George was born between 1826 and 1828 in Belmont, Belmont Co., OH, died on 21 Jun 1899 in Bartholomew Co., IN, and was buried in Jun 1899 in Bethany, Bartholomew Co., IN, Lawton Cemetery.

General Notes:
Julia Ann Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1869 in OH

Julia married Richard K. WALTON, son of Jeremiah WALTON Dr. and Margaret STURGEON, on 15 Jun 1858 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH. Richard was born on 2 Sep 1836 in Salem Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

+ 5768 M i. William Vernon WALTON was born on 7 Aug 1860 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH.

5769 F ii. Ione WALTON was born on 31 Oct 1863 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH.

Ione married North WEST on 6 Apr 1886. North was born on 20 Apr 1854 and died on 17 Oct 1895 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 41.

+ 5770 F iii. Emma V. WALTON was born on 11 Mar 1863 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH.

5771 F iv. Delora WALTON was born on 23 Mar 1864 and died on 28 May 1868 at age 4.

+ 5772 M v. James C. WALTON Dr. was born on 17 Jul 1865 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH.

2657. Stephen Laven CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1838 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 30 May 1895 in Stanton Co., NE at age 56, and was buried in Jun 1895 in Stanton Co., NE, Stanton Cemetery.

General Notes:
Stephen L. Conger

PARENTS: Elias Conger and Margaret Atkinson

NAME: His middle name was probably, Levan. See the 1850 census for Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

MILITARY: Stephen L. Conger; Pvt., Co., E, 36 Reg't Ohio Infantry, Age 22 years. Appears on Company Muster-in Roll of the organization named above. Roll dated Marietta O Aug 26 1861. Muster-in date Aug 26, 1861. Joined for duty and enrolled: When, Aug 13 1861; Where, Woodsfield O; Period 3 years.
(Source: U.S. Military Service Record - Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

MILITARY: Stephen L. Conger; Pri, Co. E, 36 Reg't OHio Infantry, Age 22 years.
Appears on Co. Muster-out Roll, dated Wheeling, W.Va, July 27, 1865. Remarks:
Deserted Jany 31 - 63 at Louisville, Ky.
(Source: U.S. Military Service Record - Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

MILITARY:
A Vincent Ross did not return to Ohio after his enlistment. He went to Bowling Green, KY and it has been reported that he later moved to Indiana. Robert Guilinger states that he deserted at Louisville, KY on 31 Jan 1863 at the same time Stephen L. Conger deserted. They were both members of Capt. Warren Hollister's Company and their names appear on a Sept. 1861 roll as Vincent Ross, 21 and Stephen L. Conger, 22. [Note: The copy of this roster may have appeared in one of Catherine Fedorchak's volumes. There is no page number. REH]

RELATIONSHIP: The two soldiers who deserted, Vincent Ross and Stephen L. Conger were 2nd cousins, their common ancestor being, Cornelius Atkinson.

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1869 his whereabouts was unknown.

LAND: David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Juila A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinia Boughner, Michael Boughner and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd of day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4, 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

MARRIAGE: S.L. Conger, Dodge Co., Neb., age 34, b. Ohio, father: Elias Conger, mother: Mary [sic Margaret] Atkinson, bride: Frances Batia, Dodge Co., Neb., age 19, b. Illinois, father: John Batia, married: 23 Oct 1873, Witnesses: John Gordon, Pebble, Neb, Issiah Warwick, Pebble, Neb; By whom: Andrew Warwick, Minister of the Gospel, Where: Pebble, Nebraska.
(Source: Dodge Co., Nebraska, Marriage Book C, dated 25 Dec 1871 to 9 July 1877, 588 pages. This item on page 166. - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: 1880
Robert Guilinger reports that he found an S.L. Conger in the Dodge Co., Nebraska 1880 census, age 41, farmer, married to Frances Beebe, 27, with a son Frank, age 7. His older brother, Elijah A. Conger lived on a nearby farm with his family. Elijah was also in the same area in 1870.

CENSUS: 1885, in Dodge Co., NE, Hoop Village
Stephen C. [sic] Conger, 46, OH
Francis, 33, IL
Frank, 12, NE
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

An American Tragedy: Stephen Conger
Stephen L. Conger was born in 1839 near the small town of Cameron in Monroe County, Ohio and was the youngest son of Elias and Margaret (Atkinson) Conger. His father, Elias, was born in 1789 in Woodbridge, New Jersey and was brought west as an infant in 1790 by his parents, David (1767-1833) and Sara (Welch) (1769-1844) Conger. David Conger was a newly-commissioned officer in the U.S. Army and supervised the building of Fort Lindley near the present town of Prosperity in Washington County, Pennsylvania. This fort was one of about 200 forts erected, in the late 1700's, on the then western frontier for protection of the settlers against the attacks of Indians. David Conger also received a 500 acre grant of land about 3 miles southeast of Fort Lindley and he built a homestead there in 1791, which still is occupied today. The area around the original home, where Elias was raised, was later called Conger Station (now called Plumbsock) and included at one time a gristmill, blacksmith shop, hotel and over 20 residents. It also was a stop on the railroad built between Washington and Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, that went out of business in 1934.

Stephen's early years were spent on his father's farm, which consisted of over 200 acres. David A. Conger, born in 1818, was Stephen's older brother, who also lived on the family farm and married Catherine Lippencoat in 1840. Their first two children, Elisha born in 1841 and Charles born in 1843, were playmates of Stephen, when he was growing up. I'm sure Stephen viewed his older brother, David, more as his father and Elias, more as his grandfather, due to the large age differences. In September 1857, Elias received an offer for the bulk of his farm land, over twice the going price per acre, and he sold 180 acres retaining a smaller acreage around his farm buildings. David and Catherine Conger, with their seven children, then moved to Newport Twp., Washington County, Ohio, a few miles southeast of Marietta. The job of farming Elias' reduced acreage fell mainly on 18 year old Stephen and he performed this task for the next four years through the summer of 1861. The Civil War had then broken out and Captain Warren Hollister was recruiting Union Army volunteers in August 1861 for the 36th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Stephen at this time was 22 years of age and was described as being 5 foot 10 1/2 inches in height with brown eyes and black hair. Patriotic feelings were running high and Stephen, along with many friends of his age, enlisted for a term of 3 years. No decision that Stephen ever made in later life would come to affect his life as this particular one.

The 36th Regiment OVI was initially commanded by Col. George Crook who would in later years gain greater fame as an Indian fighter in the West. Stephen was enlisted in Company E, commanded by his recruitment officer, Captain Warren Hollister, and trained at Summerville, West Virginia till about May 1862. In the next five months the 36th fought in five major battles, two of them included the second battle at Antietam, their popular Regimental Commander, Col. Melvin Clark, a prominent Marietta lawyer, was instantly killed (Col. Crook having been previously promoted to General at the Brigade level.)

The 36th was then ordered back to Charleston, West Virginia for a rest period of nearly three months in the fall of 1862. Morale in the regiment at this time was low and probably even lower in Company E since Capt. Hollister was absent for weeks at a time due to illness. Men started to desert and on Jan. 25, 1863 the 36th embarked on river steamers for Nashville. While docked at Louisville, Kentucky on Jan. 31, 1863, Private Stephen Conger deserted from the Union Army and became a man on the run. Make no mistake the charge of desertion is never removed by statue of limitations or general amnesty and remains permanently on a person's military record. Desertion was not treated lightly during the Civil War and many deserters who were caught received long sentences in a military prison and over 144 were executed.

What happened to Stephen L. Conger you might ask? First, he was not caught as far as we know. I doubt if he ever saw his mother or father or hometown of Cameron again, partly from fear of being apprehended there.

In November 1869, Stephen's father, Elias, died at age 80. The following year, in 1870, some of Elias' property was published in the local paper listing his heirs. Stephen, who I believe kept contact by mail with his older brother, David, was listed as unknown ... in the State of Nebraska. A check of the Nebraska Census records for 1870 and 1880 shows no record of a Stephen L. Conger so it is probable he lived there under an assumed name.

This is why I termed the title of this story, "An American Tragedy" in that one rash act could cut a person off from his family, hometown and friends for the rest of his life. Of course, the story could have had a different ending. I note that the three men listed above Stephen on the Company E roster (Coon, Clute, Carleton) who had also enlisted on the same day with Stephen were killed in a battle or died of wounds received in battle. Perhaps if Stephen had not deserted he would have been killed or wounded in one of 19 additional battles that his Regiment was engaged in through to the end of the Civil War. Don't you think that would have been the greater tragedy?
(Source: "Monroe OGS Navigator," April 1994, page 38 - written by Robert R. Guilinger, grandson of Margaret Conger Guilinger)

Stephen married Frances BATIA, daughter of John BATIA and Unknown, on 23 Oct 1873 in Pebble, Dodge Co., NE. Frances was born in 1853 in Illinois.

2659. Elizabeth Ann CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1820 in Greene Co., PA and died about 1874 in Mount Vernon, Knox Co., OH about age 54.

Elizabeth married James RYAN on 13 Dec 1841. James was born about 1818 and died in 1844 in Iowa about age 26.

Elizabeth next married William Penn SMITH on 7 Sep 1848. William was born on 7 Sep 1848.

+ 5775 F i. Mary Jane SMITH was born on 3 Jun 1850 and died on 24 Mar 1900 at age 49.

2660. Jacob Ervin CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1821 in Washington Co., PA, died on 4 Mar 1886 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO at age 64, and was buried in Mar 1886 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jacob Ervin Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

NAME-CONFLICT: Was the middle name, Ervin or Irvin (CFA I, p. 250)? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists both. Ethel Conger Heagler lists, Ervin.

Problem: Was the place of birth, Washington Co., PA or Greene Co., PA? On his family group sheet data, Maxine Crowell Leonard, lists Washington Co., PA. Ethel Conger Heagler also lists, Washington Co., PA.

RESIDENCES: 1870, in Princeton, Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Jacob married Miranda CONSTABLE, daughter of Abraham CONSTABLE and Elizabeth CLINE, in 1859 in Mercer Co., MO. Miranda was born on 5 Sep 1839 in Virginia and died on 3 Apr 1915 in Mercer, Mercer Co., MO at age 75.

5780 U i. Sinia N. CONGER died in 1873 and was buried in 1873 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

5781 F ii. Eliza A. CONGER was born in 1860 in Mercer Co., MO, died on 17 Feb 1861 at age 1, and was buried in Feb 1861 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 5782 F iii. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 19 Oct 1860 in Kansas, died about Jun 1935 about age 74, and was buried about Jun 1935 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 5783 F iv. Dora Alice CONGER was born about 28 Jan 1864 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died on 14 May 1913 about age 49, and was buried in May 1913 in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, St. Paul Cemetery.

5786 M vii. Ephraim S. CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1870 in Mercer Co., MO, died on 13 Aug 1910 at age 39, and was buried in Aug 1910 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

5787 M viii. George Aaron CONGER was born in 1873 in Mercer Co., MO, died in 1952 at age 79, and was buried in 1952 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 5788 M ix. Gaius A. CONGER was born on 26 Aug 1875 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died in 1959 at age 84, and was buried in 1959 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Bethel Cemetery.

+ 5789 F x. Emma M. CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1878 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO, died in 1964 at age 86, and was buried in 1964 in Harrison Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Oaklawn Cemetery.

2661. David Washington CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1824 in Greene Co., PA, died in 1874 in Marshall Co., KS at age 50, and was buried in 1874 in Kansas, Morrison Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Washington Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

Problem: Was he born in Greene Co., PA or as listed on p. 119 of CFA I, in
Washington Co., PA?

David married Priscilla KRAFT in Ohio. Priscilla died in 1864 in Marshall Co., KS and was buried in 1864 in Kansas, Morrison Cemetery.

+ 5790 F i. Ellen CONGER was born in 1850 in Ohio and was buried in Buyman, , OK.

David next married Julia LEWIS in Kansas. Julia was buried in Frankford Cemetery.

+ 5793 F i. Ollie CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1866 and died on 9 Jan 1929 at age 62.

+ 5796 F iv. Sarah CONGER was born on 13 Apr 1870 and died in 1890 at age 20.

2662. Cary Mc_Vey CONGER was born on 24 May 1826 in Licking Co., OH and died on 14 Mar 1898 in Gibson, Ford Co., IL at age 71.

General Notes:
Cary McVey Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

Birth: Batch #: 452002, Source Call #:
24 May 1826, Cary McVey Conger, Licking Co., Ohio

Cary married Rebecca MARRIOTT in 1847 in Ohio. Rebecca was born on 18 May 1821 and died on 12 Feb 1912 at age 90.

+ 5797 M i. William M. CONGER was born on 12 Jun 1848 in Ohio and died on 16 May 1928 in Normal, Mc Lean Co., IL at age 79.

+ 5801 M v. Elmer James CONGER was born in 1857 in Illinois and died on 21 May 1923 in Sibley, Ford Co., IL at age 66.

2663. Elias Jackson CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1828 in Licking Co., OH, died on 8 Oct 1871 in Newark, Licking Co., OH at age 43, and was buried in Oct 1871 in Licking Co., OH, Bell Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Jackson Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

EMIGRATION: According to the biography of his son, H.W. Conger, the family moved back to Licking Co., OH from McLean Co., IL, Abt. 1865, when H.W. Conger was 8 years old.

Problem: A death date of 1873 has been given. The biography of his son, H.W. Conger lists the date of death as 8 Oct 1871 in Licking Co., OH.

Elias married Harriet Marinda MILLER. Harriet was born in 1830 in Licking Co., OH and died in 1906 in Licking Co., OH at age 76.

+ 5804 F iii. Clara Alice CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1856 and died on 21 Apr 1928 at age 72.

+ 5805 M iv. Harvey W. CONGER was born on 9 Nov 1857 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died in Aug 1932 in Licking Co., OH at age 74.

+ 5806 F v. Laura Belle CONGER was born on 4 Mar 1859 and died in 1932 at age 73.

+ 5807 M vi. Allen CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1865 in Ohio and died about 1934 in Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH about age 69.

5808 F vii. Harriet Ellen CONGER was born in 1848 and died in 1867 at age 19.

5809 M viii. William CONGER was born in 1862 and died in 1897 in Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH at age 35.

2664. Aaron Harvey CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1830 in Licking Co., OH, died on 8 Apr 1910 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL at age 80, and was buried in Apr 1910 in Towanda, Mc Lean Co., IL, Smith Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Aaron Harvey Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

EMIGRATION: Went to McLean Co., IL in 1859.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Towanda, McLean Co., IL, Baptist Church

CEMETERY: Smith Grove Cemetery is located two miles east of Towanda, IL.

BIOGRAPHY:
Aaron Harvey Conger was reared in his native county, [Licking Co., OH] and was educated in the typical log school house, with its [c]rude benches and wide fireplace. While his opportunities for acquiring an education were not of the best, he made the best use of them, and by extensive reading in after years he became a well-informed man.

He was reared to farm life, and remained at home assisting in the farm work until he was twenty-one years old. He then went to work in a woolen mill, and in three years mastered all its branches. Leaving the mill at the expiration of that time, he went to work for a stock buyer, raising and marketing his stock, and with him he continued four years. He first received eighteen dollars per month, but before leaving the employ of that gentleman he was getting fifty dollars per month.

Aaron saved his money and went to McLean County, [IL] in 1859, where he purchased eighty acres of land for $12.00 per acre. His acreage later totaled 280 acres. He also conducted a grain and coal business at Fletcher, a small station near his home, for many years.

Aaron Harvey Conger once ran on the Prohibition ticket as a candidate for the state senate, and polled a heavy vote. He was also a candidate for sheriff of McLean county and again polled a heavy vote. He always felt he would rather be beaten in a good cause than to be successful in a bad one.

In his township he served as collector a number of years, and for thirty years was a school director and took particular pride in his home school. He always gave special attention to the employment of competent teachers, and as a consequence this one school sent out more than twenty-five pupils who held responsible and prominent positions.

Aaron traveled quite extensively from coast to coast, and always felt he could learn much from every one with whom he came in contact. He was greatly esteemed in his community.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 5-6, - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
Aaron H. Conger, my father left Ohio in 1854 and came to McLean County, Illinois. He purchased his first land in 1860 and continued buying through the years as he and my mother raised their family. For many years he also conducted a grain and coal business at Fletcher, a small station near his home.

Father was a staunch temperance man and voted the Prohibition ticket for many years. He never lost an opportunity to speak against liquor and the downfall if caused.

Father and mother were members of the Baptist church at Towanda, Ill. They are buried in the Smith Grave Cemetery two miles east of Towanda where are also mother's parents, George C. and Julia Noel White and three of her brothers and two sisters.
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Death: Film #: 170876, Page #: 953, Ordinance #: 31955
10 Apr 1910 at Newark, Lickin[g], Ohio
Problem: The information from the IGI does not agree with Conger family researchers, as to date and place of death.

Aaron married Ellen J. WHITE, daughter of George C. WHITE and Julia NOEL, on 28 Apr 1861 in Towanda, Mc Lean Co., IL. Ellen was born on 12 Oct 1839 in Tippecanoe Co., IN, died on 8 Jan 1927 in Cooksville, Mc Lean Co., IL at age 87, and was buried in Jan 1927 in Towanda, Mc Lean Co., IL, Smith Grove Cemetery.

5810 F i. Mary Adeline CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1862 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL and died in Aug 1863 at age 1.

+ 5811 F ii. Clara Ann CONGER was born on 17 Jul 1864 in Towanda, Mc Lean Co., IL and died in 1915 at age 51.

+ 5812 M iii. Charles Cairnes CONGER was born on 25 Apr 1866 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL.

5813 M iv. Alfred W. CONGER was born on 14 May 1868 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL and died in Aug 1870 at age 2.

+ 5814 F v. Cora Alice CONGER was born on 13 Sep 1870 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 12 Jan 1895 at age 24.

5815 F vi. Bertice H. CONGER was born on 11 Dec 1873 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 13 Jan 1909 at age 35.

+ 5816 F vii. Pearle CONGER was born on 26 Apr 1875 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL, died on 18 Jul 1937 at age 62, and was buried in Jul 1937 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Masonic Cemetery.

+ 5817 F viii. Blanche E. CONGER was born on 21 Mar 1878 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 26 Feb 1931 in Holcomb, Ogle Co., IL at age 52.

+ 5818 F ix. Ethel C. CONGER was born on 12 Jan 1881 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL.

2666. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1834 in Licking Co., OH and died on 16 Aug 1914 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS at age 79.

General Notes:
Sarah Jane Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

Birth: Film #: 170876, Page #: 926, Ordinance #: 31029
14 Oct 1832, Sarah Jane Conger, of Norwalk, Licking, Ohio

Sarah married Douglas PIERSON in 1856. Douglas was born on 20 Oct 1835 and died on 10 May 1911 at age 75.

+ 5820 M ii. Edmond Mc_Vey PIERSON was born on 23 Jun 1859 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS and died on 13 May 1927 in St. Onge, Lawrence Co., SD at age 67.

+ 5821 M iii. Charles Murry PIERSON was born on 4 Apr 1862 in Kansas and died on 14 Apr 1929 at age 67.

5823 F v. Orral Gladys PIERSON was born on 16 Sep 1867 and died in 1939 at age 72.

5825 F vii. Harriette Rachel PIERSON was born in 1870 and died in 1879 at age 9.

+ 5826 F viii. Ella Melissa PIERSON was born on 18 Nov 1872 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS.

2668. James Madison CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1839 in Newark, Licking Co., OH and died on 24 May 1901 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL at age 61.

General Notes:
James Madison Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

Birth: Film #: 170876, Page #: 953, Ordinance #: 31956
1839, James Madison Conger, at Newark, Licking, Ohio

James married Sarah E. DANIELSON in Ohio. Sarah was born in 1849 and died on 25 Jan 1935 at age 86.

+ 5831 F iv. Orral Bertha CONGER was born on 27 Jan 1880 in Mc Lean Co., IL.

2669. Martha W. CONGER was born on 4 Jul 1841 in Licking Co., OH and died on 31 Aug 1922 in Mitchell, Wheeler Co., OR at age 81.

General Notes:
Martha W. Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Mary McVey

Film #: 170876, Page #: 926, Ordinance #: 31030
4 Jul 1841, Martha W. Conger, of Norwalk, Licking, Ohio

Problem: Was the date of death, 21 Aug 1922 or 31 Aug 1922?

Martha married Jacob L. BARNHOUSE on 3 Sep 1870 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL. Jacob was born on 5 May 1843 in Ohio and died on 12 Aug 1917 in Oregon at age 74.

+ 5835 F i. Orral BARNHOUSE was born on 26 Jun 1871 in Mercer, Mercer Co., MO.

5836 M ii. William Allen BARNHOUSE was born in 1873 and died in 1883 at age 10.

5838 F iv. Aaron Riley BARNHOUSE was born on 31 Aug 1876 and died on 11 Sep 1876.

2674. George Washington CONGER was born on 23 May 1829 in Greene Co., PA, died on 28 Feb 1915 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO at age 85, and was buried on 1 Mar 1915 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
George Washington Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

Problem: Was he born in Greene Co., PA as reported by Joyce Posey or in OH as listed in the 1860 census?

MILITARY: Co. C 42 Mo. Inf.

Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., #36
Powell, James B., 28, OH; Hannah, 26, OH
Isaac, 5, OH; Hannah, 3, OH; Margaret J., 1, OH
George Conger, 21, OH
[Note: A George Conger was living in the household of James B. Powell.
The age of the George Conger on the census matches that of George
Washington Conger born 23 May 1829 in Greene Co., PA a son of Moses Conger
and Elizabeth Powell. Are they the same person?]
QUESTION: Is there evidence to indicate that this James Powell was related to Charles Powell who married Rebecca Conger?

COMMENT: At the time of the 1850 census of Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa there were three Conger and one Powell families living close together.
Enos and Jane (Strayer) Conger were Family #34
Elias Gregory and Rebecca (Patterson) Conger were Family #35
James B. and Hannah Powell were Family #36 with George Conger, 21, b. OH
John B. and Elizabeth (Atkinson) Conger were Family #37
Enos, Elias Gregory, John B. Conger and Rebecca (Conger) Powell were siblings. George Washington Conger was the 1st cousin, 1 generation removed of these Conger siblings. As of January 1996 it is not known whether James B. and Hannah Powell were related to their 3 Conger neighbors or to Charles and Rebecca (Conger) Powell who were Family #15 in Center Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.

Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA
D.T. Stephens, 30, b. Canada, farmer, in state 6 years
Sarah, 22, b. PA
E.G., 3, b. IA; W.M., 1, b. IA
George Conger, 27, b. ?, in state 6 years
[Note: George Conger was probably George Washington Conger, the older brother of Sarah (Conger) Stephens. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: 15 June 1856, near Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, Geo. W. Conger to
Eliza C. Brown. Book 1, page 28
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 103 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Franklin Twp., 425/394
G.W. Conger, 31, farmer, OH; Eliza, 21, IN
Sylvanus, 3, m., IA; Sarah, 1, f., IA
Mary Brown, 17, f. IN [probably sister of Eliza]

MILITARY: In a county history of Chariton Co., MO there is a biographical sketch on the Congers, it starts with, "Elias Milton and George W. Conger, brothers, were born in the east." They both enlisted in the same Missouri company for the CivIl War as the same time and place.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Chariton Co., MO, Wayland Twp., 932-975,(Twp. 56, Range 20)
George Conger, 41, PA; Eliza, 31, Ind
Sarah, 12, MO; Moses, 9, MO; Harvey, 8, MO; Albert 4, MO
Laura, 1, MO
[Note: The place of birth of Sarah doesn't agree with the 1860 census. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1880, in Chariton Co., MO, Cunningham Twp., 105/105, taken 9 Jun 1880 by Lyman Andrews, Enumerator, page 635.
George W. Conger, 51, farmer, PA PA OH; Eliza, 41, keepshouse, IN TN OH
Sarah, 22, works out, IA PA IN; Moses, 19, laborer,IN PA IN;
Harry, 17, works on farm, IA PA IN; Albert, 13, works on farm; MO PA IN;
Laurie, 11, at home; MO, PA IN; Rhoda, 8, MO PA IN; George, 6, MO, PA IN;
John, 1, MO PA IN
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY:
George Washington Conger was a farmer and Civil War Veteran. His grave marker at the Lakeside Cemetery in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO gives his name with the company in which he served. He died of "broncho pneumonia," contributed by "scuility and la grippe" of a ten year duration. J.W. Hardy, M.D. was the attending physician.

His physical description was: height, 6'1"; complexion, fair; eyes, blue; hair, fair.

He lived in Ohio from 6 years of age to 21, then removed to [Appanoose Co., Iowa and then] Putnam Co, MO, in 1865, then to Chariton Co., MO, where he lived the remainder of his life.

From his Civil War records, the Declaration for Pension states: "Enlisted in Co. C, 42nd MO Inf Vol, at Unionville, Putnam Co., MO 11 Aug 1864, discharged 28 Jun 1865 at Nashville, TN."

First applied for pension 9 Aug 1890 and on the General Affidavit he states: "I incurred Chronic Diarrhea while in service on Jan. 1, 1865 at Nashville, TN; went from Nashville to Tullahoma, TN, the night after I was taken sick and was sick at Tullahoma to Mar. 15 when we went to Shelbyville, TN. I did no duty that winter. I have been more or less troubled with kidney and bladder trouble ever since I was injured while marching on to steamboat at St. Louis, MO in Nov or Dec 1864. An ambulance was being hoisted on to the hurricane deck of boat and fell on our men, crushing me and some more of them to the deck."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 103 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY: According to Joyce Posey, the Lakeside Cemetery, at Sumner, Chariton Co., MO was at one time operated by the I.O.O.F.

CEMETERY: Supplement to Lakeside Cemetery, Sumner, Chariton Co., MO.
page 29 - CONGER, George Washington, burial Mar. 1, 1915, age - 85 years. (note below item- See page 13)
page 13 - CONGER, Geo. W. - Co. C 42 Mo. Inf.
[Note: George Washington Conger and his wife are buried in Block 5, lot 17, graves 3 & 4]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE:
The Chariton County Missouri Historical Society now has the probate records from the court house. From these records a listing of heirs of George W. Conger indicates that son, Moses Conger, and daughter, Laura Shaw, were both living in Washington state at the time of George W. Conger's death in Feb 1915.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: State of Missouri, County of Chariton ss.
This day personally appeared before me, the Judge and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Probate Court for the County of Chariton, the undersigned, Bert Conger, who, being by me, duly sworn, upon his oath say that to the best of his knowledge and belief, the names of the heirs of Geo. W. Conger late of the County of Chariton aforesaid, deceased, and their places of residence, are respectively as follows:
Mose Conger, son, Wash.[ington state]
Harv. Conger, son, Sumner Mo.
Bert Conger, son, Sumner Mo.
John Conger, son, Conway, Iowa
Sarah Stevens, daughter, Sumner, Mo.
Laura Shaw, daughter, Wash. [ington state]
Rodu Daughduily [sic, hard to read, overwriting on surname] Sumner, Mo.
That the said deceased died on or about the ? day of Feb. 1915 and that saide estate of said deceased does not exceed the sum of one hundred Dollars in value, as this affiant is informed and believes; that to the best of his knowledge, the said deceased died without a will so far as he know and believe; and that he will make....
(Source: Probate Court of Chariton Co., MO - furnished by Joyce Posey, extracted by Richard E. Henthorn)

BURIAL: Conger Burials at Lakeside Cemetery, Sumner, Chariton Co., MO Far Southwest Corner - page 13
Conger, Geo. W. - Co. C 42 Mo Inf - 1 Mar 1915 - age 85 year
Conger, Harve - 1862-1947
Conger, Almira Jaynes - 1872-1935
22 more graves and then
Conger, Madge - 17 Dec 1910 - 15 Jul 1979
Jim - 7 June 1910 - 2 Dec 1977
Married - 11 Jun 1932
(Unknown) Bert - 1886 - 1931
Location not indicated, page 23
Conger, Orval Ernest - May 19, 1933 - Pvt 11 Regt U.S. Marines
Conger, Aunt Rhoda - 1843-1931
Conger, Silas M. - Co. C. 42 Mo. Inf
Conger, Anna Mariah - d. Feb 7, 1899 wife of E.M. age 37y 1m 24d
Shaffer, Georgia A. - 1895-1968
, John F. - 1900-1968
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

George married Elizabeth Catherine BROWN, daughter of Sylvanus BROWN and Mary A. BURGIS, on 15 Jun 1856 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Elizabeth was born on 17 Mar 1839 in Indiana, died on 30 Mar 1924 in Cunningham Twp., Chariton Co., MO at age 85, and was buried on 1 Apr 1924 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

+ 5840 F ii. Sarah E. CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1859 in Iowa, died on 28 Feb 1949 at age 89, and was buried in Feb 1949 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO.

+ 5841 M iii. Moses CONGER was born on 10 Feb 1861 in Iowa and died in Nov 1932 at age 71.

+ 5842 M iv. Harvey William CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1862 in Iowa, died about 1 Jan 1947 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO about age 84, and was buried about Jan 1947 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

+ 5844 M vi. Joseph Albert CONGER was born on 18 Jul 1866 in Chariton Co., MO, died on 15 Jul 1931 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO at age 64, and was buried in Jul 1931 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

5848 M x. George Gafford CONGER was born about 11 Jun 1874 in Missouri, died on 27 Jul 1888 about age 14, and was buried in Jul 1888 in Chariton Co., MO, Stewart Cemetery.

2675. Mary Elizabeth CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1830 in Greene Co., PA, died in Adams Twp., Dallas Co., IA, and was buried in Dallas Co., IA, Earlham Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Elizabeth Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

AKA: Mary Elizabeth (Conger) (Early) (Howard) Dougherty

BIRTH: There may be some confusion about where she was born in 1830. Both PA and OH have been listed. The 1850 census lists, PA. According to Joyce Posey the 1860 census says she was born in Greene Co., PA. Maxine Crowell Leonard, in Vol. II, lists, Dec 1830, Greene Co., PA

MARRIAGE: Joyce Posey reports that she married William Early in Monroe Co., OH.

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, Mary Elizabeth and Lovina Conger married brothers, Solomon and John Howard, respectively. (per Jim Shea)

RESIDENCES: 1880, Madison Co., IA, with sons, Moses and Silas Howard.

CEMETERY: Joyce Posey thinks that the Earlham Cemetery is probably located in Dallas Co., IA.

REFERENCE: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 339 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Mary married William EARLY about 1848 in Monroe Co., OH. William was born about 1828 in Monroe Co., OH.

+ 5850 M i. Perry EARLY was born from 1849 to 1850 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 24 Oct 1917 in Joplin, Jasper/Newton Co., MO at age 68, and was buried on 26 Oct 1917 in Joplin, Jasper/Newton Co., MO, Fairview Cemetery.

Mary next married Solomon HOWARD Sr., son of Asa HOWARD Sr. and Unknown, about 27 Aug 1854 in Appanoose Co., IA. Solomon was born on 4 Mar 1813 in Cortland Co., NY, died on 13 Jun 1876 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA at age 63, and was buried in Jun 1876 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Livingston Cemetery.

Serena married John C. ADAMS in 1874 in Appanoose Co., IA. John was born about 1838 and was buried in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 5854 M iv. Simon Peter HOWARD was born on 11 Feb 1859 in Appanoose Co., IA and died in Oct 1910 in Sidney, Richland Co., MT at age 51.

+ 5855 M v. Silas HOWARD was born on 17 Feb 1861 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA and died on 27 Jun 1951 in Mullen, Hooker Co., NE at age 90.

2677. Sarah Anne CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1833 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Feb 1913 in Cunningham Twp., Chariton Co., MO at age 80, and was buried in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO.

General Notes:
Sarah Anne Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

Problem: Was she born in OH or PA? The 1850 census lists, OH. The 1856 census lists, PA.

Sarah married Delarmer Theodore STEVENS, son of Isaac Buck STEVENS and Elizabeth Maude DAY, about 30 May 1852 in Putnam Co., MO. Delarmer was born between 1824 and 1830 in Brockville, Leeds, Ontario, Canada and died in 1887 in Washington.

+ 5856 M i. Eli Gafford STEVENS was born on 4 May 1854 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 7 Feb 1927 in Dos Palos, Merced Co., CA at age 72, and was buried in Feb 1927 in Madera, Madera Co., CA.

+ 5857 M ii. William Murray STEVENS was born on 18 Dec 1854 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 5 Sep 1938 in Chariton Co., MO at age 83, and was buried in Sep 1938 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

5858 M iii. Franklin STEVENS was born about Jul 1856 in Iowa and died in 1923 about age 67.

5860 M v. Rufus Millard STEVENS was born about Mar 1862 in Iowa and died after 1938.

2678. Lovina CONGER was born about 12 Feb 1835 in Ohio, died about 28 Nov 1879 in Appanoose Co., IA about age 44, and was buried about Nov 1879 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Livingston Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lovina Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

Problem: Was her first name, Levina or Lovina?

BIRTH: 1835 in 1850 Monore Co., Ohio census

Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA, Franklin Twp., 9/103
Lovina Conger, 21, f., in state 5 yrs. b. OH
Perrez Easly, 5, m. in state 5 yrs, b. OH [Note: This is probably Perry
Early. He was a nephew of Lovina Conger. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, Mary Elizabeth and Lovina Conger married brothers, Solomon and John Howard, respectively. (per Jim Shea)

CEMETERY: Livingston Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA. Lovina Howard - wife of John Howard, died Nov. 28, 1873 [sic, 1879?], aged 44yr, 9mo, 16da. Row 18.
[Note: There seems to be an error in this cemetery data. The calculated birthdate is, Abt. 12 Feb 1829. Her brother, George Washington Conger was born on 23 May 1829. We know from the 1850 Monroe Co., OH census that she was born Abt. 1835. Age, 21 in the 1856 Appanoose Co., IA census supports the 1835 birth year. I think the error is in the death year from this cemetery extraction. It is more likely that she died in 1879 than in 1873. Probably part of the digit "9" was worn away. Using as the date of death, 28 Nov 1879 and the age information as found on the stone, her birth date calculates to Abt. 12 Feb 1835. Richard E. Henthorn]
[Note: Livingston Cemetery is in Section 10, Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa, 9 miles souteast of Seymour, Iowa.]
(Source: Franklin Twp. Cemeteries, Appanoose Co. Iowa - published by Appanoose County Iowa Genealogical Society - in possesion of Joyce Posey)

Lovina married John HOWARD, son of Solomon HOWARD Sr. and Serena FURNEL, on 26 Dec 1857 in Appanoose Co., IA. John was born on 28 Apr 1839 in Putnam Co., OH.

5864 F iv. Annie B. HOWARD was born about 8 Oct 1868 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, died on 22 Feb 1869 in Appanoose Co., IA, and was buried in Feb 1869 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Livingston Cemetery.

5867 F vii. Dellie HOWARD died on 4 Jul 1877 in Appanoose Co., IA and was buried in Jul 1877 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Livingston Cemetery.

2683. Elias Milton CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1846 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 19 Feb 1929 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO at age 83, and was buried in Feb 1929 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Milton Conger

PARENTS: George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown

CENSUS-COMMENT: The 1850 census of Monroe Co., OH doesn't list E.M. Conger. There is a Moses Conger, age 1 listed. Perhaps this was E.M. and the date which appears to have been a 1 was really a 4.

NAME-CONFLICT: Elias Milton (Silas) Conger in CFA II, p. 89; Milt in the 1880 census

Census: 1856, Iowa
E.G. Conger, b. 1846, OH
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MILITARY: Enlisted in Co. C, 42nd Missouri Volunteer Inf on 11 or 16 Aug 1864 at Unionville, MO along with George Washington Conger. He was sent to Nashville, TN. Described as being age, 18, 5' ?", grey eyes, fair hair, fair complexion.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Appanoose Co., Iowa, Franklin Twp. 67/67
Glicis M. Conger, 24, OH, farmer [sic, Elias M. Conger]
Margaret, 28, OH
Rhoda, 25, OH
[Note: The females were his sisters.]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS: Chariton County, MO was organized on 16 Nov 1820 from Howard County. County Seat: Keytesville, MO 65261. The county courthouse burned on 20 Sep 1864 and again in 1973. Many of the old county records were burned in the first fire.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1880, in Chariton Co., MO, Cunningham Twp
Milt Conger, 33
Rhoda Conger, 28, sister
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: What was the date of marriage? Some list 4 Apr 1886. The biographical sketch of E.M. Conger lists, 4 May 1886.

COMMENT:
Concerning the family of Moses Conger [and Elizabeth Powell which appeared on] pg 379 in CFA: It would seem another son should have been included in the family group -- Elias Milton Conger, b. 4 Feb 1846. Neither, George Washington [Conger born] 1829, nor Elias appear in the 1850 census of Monroe Co., OH with this family group, though all the rest did. Since George W.[ashington] left Ohio for Appanoose Co., IA at [the] age [of] 21, this probably explains why he wasn't with the family at the time of the census. It is possible that his brother, Elias, went with him or that Elias was a farm hand with another family. [Elias couldn't have been a farm hand. He was was 4 years old at thetime of the 1850 census. REH]

In a County History of Chariton County, MO, in a biographical sketch on CONGERS, it starts with: "Elias Milton and George W. Conger, brothers were born in the east," etc. They both enlisted in the same Missouri company for the Civil War at the same time and place. They are both buried in the same plot in Sumner, MO. Therefore, Elias [Milton] Conger is placed in this family.
[Note: Joyce Posey points out that they aren't buried in the same plot.]

Elias must have been better known as, Silas, as that is the name on his gravestone. [Note: This assumes that an error wasn't made on the gravestone. REH]

[Elias Conger] ... enlisted in Co. C, 42d MO Inf, Vol., on 11 Aug 1864 at Unionville, Putnam [Co.], MO (same day as, [his brother], George W.). He was described as being, age 18, 5', (?)"; eyes, gray; hair, fair; complexion, fair.

He and George received injuries from the same accident: Elias being crushed under a falling ambulance while boarding the boat at St. Louis. He was unconscious until sometime the day following the accident. [Note: This account doesn't agree with the account in the biographical sketch of E.M. Conger. REH]

No death date is given in any of the records. However, in April 1923 an affidavit giving his condition as being, 77 years of age and unable to dress and undress himself without the aide of someone on account of weakness and general disability of age. He may have died soon thereafter.
(Researched by Noel Wesley Conger of Brookings, SD)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 89 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: Joyce Posey believes his name was Elias Moses Conger. She states that his Civil War Record indicates that he was known as Silas, aka, E.M. Conger.

CEMETERY: Supplement to Lakeside Cemetery, Chariton Co., MO Conger, Silas M. - Co. C 42 Mo., Inf. [aka E. M. Conger b.1846; aka Elias M. Conger b 1846; aka Glias M. Conger per 1870 Iowa census and Moses Conger b 1849 per 1850 Ohio census - opinion of Joyce Posey]

Conger, Anna Mariah - d. Feb 7, 1899, wife of E.M. aged 37 year 1 mo 24 da.
(Source: Chariton Co., MO Historical Society - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY:
E.M. Conger, a well known farmer and stockman of Cunningham township, [Chariton Co., MO] is a veteran of the Civil War and a pioneer of Chariton County. He was born in February, 1846, in Monroe County, Ohio, the son of Moses Conger.

Moses Conger and his wife were natives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In 1851, they moved to Iowa, where they remained until 1866. They then came to Chariton County and settled on a farm in Cunningham township, which was four miles east of the present farm of E.M. Conger, the subject of this sketch. Moses Conger died at the age of 75 years.

E.M. Conger was reared on his father's farm and attended school in Iowa. He enlisted in the army Aug. 16, 1864, and served with the 42nd Missouri Volunteers. Mr. Conger enlisted in Missouri and was sent to Nashville, Tenn. While in the service he was wounded when a wagon broke down. When he entered the army Mr. Conger said he didn't have any money, but when he was discharged he had ten dollars more than the government paid him. Mr. Conger has always followed farming and stock raising. He now owns a well improved farm of 170 acres and he is a breeder of hogs, shipping two cars each year. Mr. Conger also raises cattle and mules.

On May 4, 1886, E.M. Conger married Miss Mariah Dillion, a native of Pennsylvania. To this union the following children were born: Orville, living in Idaho; Lola Belle, living in Chariton County; Everett, at home; Lizzie, living in Mexico; and Georgia A., at home. Georgia Conger was born in Sept., 1896, and is a college graduate. Mariah (Dillion) Conger died in 1898 and is buried in Lakeside Cemetery at Sumner [MO]. Both of Mr. Conger's sons served in the World War. Everett Conger served in the United States Navy for two years and made 14 trips overseas. Orville Conger served with the Marines and was in France for 18 months.

Mr. Conger is a Republican and a member of the Christian Church. He is a highly respected citizen of Chariton County and has a wide acquaintance and many friends.
(Source: History of Chariton and Howard Counties Missouri, by T. Berry Smith & unknown author, 2nd edition 1923, p. 558-559, found in the Missouri State Archives - furnished by Joyce Posey, and typed by REH)

LEGAL_MATTER: Apr 1923 Affidavit
He was 77 years of age and unable to dress and undress himself without the aid of someone on account of his weakness and general disability of age.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Lakeside Cemetery, Sumner, Chariton Co., MO. Elias Milton Conger, 83, d. 19 Feb 1929. [Elias Milton Conger and his wife are buried in Block 5, lot 10.]
(Source: Cemetery Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Elias married Anna Mariah DILLION on 4 May 1886. Anna was born on 14 Dec 1859 in Pennsylvania, died about 7 Feb 1899 about age 39, and was buried about Feb 1899 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

5868 F i. Lola Bell CONGER was born on 31 Jan 1888 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO.

5869 M ii. Orval Ernest CONGER was born on 22 Nov 1889 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, died on 19 May 1933 at age 43, and was buried in May 1933 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

5870 M iii. Everett Milton CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1892 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, died in Jan 1972 at age 79, and was buried in Jan 1972 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

5871 F iv. Elizabeth Mariah CONGER was born on 19 Dec 1893 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO.

5872 F v. Georgia Osta CONGER was born about 2 Dec 1896 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, died in 1968 about age 72, and was buried in 1968 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

Georgia married John F. SCHAFER in Feb 1923. John was born in 1900, died in Aug 1967 at age 67, and was buried in Aug 1967 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

2685. Moses D. CONGER was born on 9 Apr 1864 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 13 Jul 1947 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN at age 83, and was buried in Jul 1947 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN.

General Notes:
Moses D. Conger

PARENTS: Moses Conger and Lorinda Dale

ERROR: In the CFAs two Moses Conger are listed as one person. Moses Conger who was born 10 Feb 1861 and d. Nov 1932 was the son of George Washington Conger and Elizabeth Catherine Brown. Moses Conger who was born 9 Apr 1864 in Appanoose Co., IA and died on 13 Jul 1947 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN was the son of Moses and Lorinda Conger.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey and Richard E. Henthorn)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Keith Conger shared a photograph of this Moses Conger with Joyce Posey. The back of the photo is clearly labeled, "Mose Conger." Researcher, Jesse Powell knew this Moses Conger, born in 1864. He said that after Sevilla died, Moses could not care for the children and other family members took the children to raise.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESEARCHER: Jesse Powell; 402 E. Wheller; West Burlington, IA 52655 was interested in Moses D. Conger, born 9 Apr 1864.

MARRIAGE: Moses Conger married Sevilla McGee, 29 May 1889, in Putnam Co., MO. License issued on the 28th.
(Source: LDS Records, under Conger-Missouri - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Marriage License; State of Missouri, County of Putnam
THIS LICENSE AUTHORIZES any Judge, Justice of the Peace, Licensed Ordained Preacher of the Gospel, or any other person authorized under the Laws of this state, to Solemnize marriage, between Moses Conger of the County of Putnam and State of Missouri, who is over the age of twenty-one years; and Sevillar McGee of the County of Putnam and State of Missour, who is over the age of eighteen years.

Seal. Witness my hand as Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder, with the seal of hereto affixed, at my office in Unionville, the 28 day of May 1889.
s/Dade Johnson, Circuit Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder,
by s/Noah Martin Deputy

State of Missouri ss.
County of Putnam. This is to Certify, that the undersigned an ordained Minister of the Gospel did at the residence of M. Powell in said County, on the 29 day of May ad, 1889, unite in Marriage the above named persons.
s/ William Andis

The foregoing Certificate of Marriage was filed for Record in my office, on the 30 day of May A.D. 1889, at 11 o'clock and --- minutes a.m.
By s/Noah Martin Deputy.
(Source: Extraction from the actual marriage record - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1900, in Putnam Co., MO, Lincoln Twp. HH#24
Moses Conger, Apr 1864, 36, IA PA KY
Sevillar, May 1870, 30, MO IN IN
Weltha, Apr 1894, 6, MO, IA MO; Muilda, Mar 1897, 3, MO, IA MO
Permelia, Feb 1899, 1, MO, IA MO
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1910, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp. HH#84
Daniel Jump, head of household, m, w, 54, single, IA KY KY, farmer
Moses Conger, hired man, m, w, 46, widowed, IA PA KY, laborer on farm, could read and write
(Source: microfilm of 1910 census - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1920, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., #38/38, 13 Jan 1920
Moses Conger, head of household, m, w, 54, widowed, MO [sic IA] US US, Farm laborer
Roy E. Conger, son, m, w, 15, single, MO MO [sic IA] MO, attended school in the last year
(Source: Microfilm of 1920 census - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1937, Unionville, MO, per the obituary of his step-sister, Mrs. Polly Ann (Powell) Miller Bills.

DEATH: Mose[s] D. Conger, Dies & Obit 8/6, published 16 Jul 1947, born 9 Apr 1864, died 13 Jul 1947, buried Hammond, Ind.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY: Moses D. Conger
Moses D. Conger was born in Appanoose county, Iowa, April 9, 1864, moved to Missouri when he was two years old. He spent practically all of his life in Missouri. He was converted and baptised in the Baptist church years ago.

He departed his life July 13, 1947 at the home of her [sic, his] daughter, Mrs. Mildred Martin, Hammond, Indiana, being 83 years and three months [and 4 days] at the time of his death after a lingering illness. He had been with his daughter 15 months.

He was united in marriage to Sevillar McGee in 1887 [sic, 28 May 1889]. To this union 9 children were born, four having passed away in infancy and one daughter being at the age of 32 years at her death, Mrs. Mary Scheer, Los Angeles, Calif.

He leaves now to mourn their loss four children and 5 grandchildren, one grandson who passed away in Hammond, Ind. -- Arthur Martin, being at the age of 21 years at his death.

The living are: Mrs. C.R. Calhoun, Kansas City, Mo.; Mildred Martin, Hammond, Ind.; Rilla Houdesheldt, Cincinnati, IA; Roy Conger, Ottumwa, Ia.

Grandchildren are: Wanda Mathis, Moberly, Mo.; Lucille Houdesheldt, Rockford, Ill.; Jorene Houdesheldt, Cincinnati, Ia.; Bonnie Calhoun, Kansas City, Mo.; Bert Leroy Conger, who is now in service, Ottumwa, Ia.; and a host of friends in Missouri.
(Source: Centerville, MO newspaper obituary (Putnam county), hand dated, 6 Aug 1947 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

QUESTION-RELATIONSHIP: Moses and Sevillar (McGee) Conger had a grandchild, Wanda Mathis, who were her parents?

QUESTION-CEMETERY: When and where was Moses D. Conger buried?

RECOLLECTIONS:
In January 1999, family researcher, Jess Powell, 402 E. Wheller, West Burlington, IA 52655, grandson of Michael Powell, related to Joyce Posey that he personally knew Moses D. Conger. "Moses was unable to care for his children on his own after Sevillar died in 1908. Moses left the children with relatives to raise, while he worked on farms to earn a living for the children's support. He did spend a great deal of time with his children." Jess further stated, "Moses was an outstanding woodsman, he showed my brothers and I many things about tracking and trapping of wildlife."
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Moses married Sevillar Mc_GEE, daughter of John R. Mc_GEE and Louisa Ann RICE, on 29 May 1889 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. Sevillar was born in May 1870 in Lincoln Twp., Putnam Co., MO, died on 7 Feb 1907 in Putnam Co., MO at age 36, and was buried on 8 Feb 1907 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Mendota Cemetery.

5877 F v. Mary CONGER was born about 1899 and died on 9 May 1932 in Los Angeles, , CA about age 33.

+ 5880 F viii. Rilla E. CONGER was born on 5 Sep 1901 in Kirksville, Adair Co., MO, died on 23 Mar 1976 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 74, and was buried on 26 Mar 1976 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 5881 M ix. Roy E. CONGER was born on 14 Mar 1904 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, died on 7 Jul 1999 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA at age 95, and was buried on 9 Jul 1999 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, Shaul Cemetery.

2686. Elias CONGER was born in 1826 in Pennsylvania, died on 9 Aug 1865 in Pennsylvania at age 39, and was buried in Aug 1865 in Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA, Upper Ten Mile Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Conger

LAND-PROBATE: Elias Conger inherited a 103 acre farm from his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mattox in the late 1850's (Probated in 1859). Probably located near Hackney's Mill, near Amity, Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

CHILDREN: According to Robert Guilinger, Maxine Leonard lists four children of Elias Conger, b. 1826, in Conger Family of America, Vol. II. The 1860 census doesn't list any of these children. Can anyone cite a source for these children being listed as offspring of Elias Conger?
Winfield Scott Conger, b. 8 Oct 1852, Washington Co., PA
d. 2 Jun 1855, Washington Co., PA
George Allison Conger, b. 26 Jun 1854, Washington Co., PA
d. 31 Mar 1855, Washington Co., PA
Sarah Ann Conger, b. 25 Mar 1856, Washington Co., PA
d. 3 Apr 1858, Washington Co., PA
Della Florence Conger, b. 24 Feb 1863, Washington Co., PA
d. 3 Apr 1866, Washington Co., PA
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

CHILDREN-BIRTH-DEATH: The first two children were born at Alton, IL; all died at Conger, PA. Listed were: Winfield, George, Sarah, and Della. (CFA I, p. 141)

Census: 1860, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., 14 Jul 1860, 12/724
Elias Conger, farmer, 33, PA, $2500/300; Anna, 31, PA
Mary, 2, PA
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

MILITARY: Killed in the Civil War

CEMETERY: In 1987 Robert Guilinger discovered the grave of Elias Conger in a small un-named rural cemetery in southeastern Washington Co., PA. The gravestone clearly reads, Elias Conger, 1826-1865. The name of the wife of Elias Conger was not listed on the headstone or any adjacent stone. There was room on either side of the grave of Elias for another person to be buried there.

BIOGRAPHY:
Elias Conger (1826-1865) was the first born son of David Conger (12 Jan 1804-30 Jun 1892) and his first wife, Nancy Mattox (1806-1826), who died in child-birth or shortly thereafter from complications of child-birth.

Elias was born, apparently in the latter half of 1826, and it is not known for sure who raised him. David, his father, married again in about 1829. The second wife, Maria Palmer (1807-1832), passed away in 1832. David married his third wife, Mary Bell (9 May 1811-6 Sep 1889), on 30 Aug 1934 and she remained his wife for 55 years until her death in 1889.

Elias may have been raised by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mattox, as he inherited a 103 acre farm from them in the late 1850's (probated in 1859). It is believed that this farm was located near Hackney's Mill, near Amity, Morris Twp., Washington county, Pennsylvania.

Elias is thought to have married Anna (Unknown), b. abt. 1829, around 1857. They had a first born daughter, Mary Lorinda, in about 1858 (Abt. 1858-2 Mar 1922). In the 1860 census of Morris Twp., Washington county, PA Elias is listed as a farmer, age 33, with a farm valued at $2500 and having $300 savings. He is listed with wife, Anna, age 31 and daughter, Mary, age 2. All were listed as born in Pennsylvania.

Some accounts in Washington county, PA list Elias Conger as having died in the Civil War, which seems logical since he died in 1865. This date of death is substantiated by information found at the gravesite of Elias Conger. In 1987, the author found the grave of Elias Conger in a small, un-named rural cemetery in southeastern Washington county, Pennsylvania. The gravestone clearly reads, Elias Conger, 1826-1865. As of August 1999, researchers have been unable to confirm military service in any of the Pennsylvania units during the Civil War. A request is pending with the National Archives to see if he may have served in a Union Army unit from adjoining West Virginia.

Elias and Anna are believed to have had two more children after the birth of Mary Lorinda in 1858, namely:

John Lincoln Conger, (Oct 1860-16 Jan 1921) born near Hackney's Mill,
Morris Twp., Washington County, PA

Belle (or Isabelle) Conger, (Dec 1862-?) born in Washington County, PA

The date of birth of Belle (or Isabelle) came from census data (1870, 1880, 1900, 1910). Belle was raised by her Grand-Uncle and Aunt, Ephraim Conger (8 Jan 1809-Abt. 20 Nov 1893) and Eleanor Iams (2 Apr 1815-24 Feb 1907). They had a larger prosperous farm and were known to take in relatives, who had lost one or more of their parents. Belle married A. Curtis Horn after 1880 and apparently they had no children. Belle and A. Curtis Horn moved from Washington county, PA and resided in Crawford county, PA (near Meadville) at the time of the 1900 and 1910 census. There were no children listed in either census.

Mary Lorinda Conger married John L. Horn (8 Nov 1849-10 Jan 1929) on 24 Dec 1878. At the time this article was written it is not known if John L. Horn and A. Curtis Horn were related.
(Written by Robert Guilinger, 5 August 1999)

CEMETERY: According to David M. Dodd, Elias and Anne Conger are buried at the Upper Ten Mile Cemetery, near Prosperity, Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA

CEMETERY-COMMENT:
David M. Dodd wrote to Robert Guilinger, "... I believe that the Morris Tws. map showing the Elias Conger farm with the Cemetery three miles east is the same Cemetery as that on the West Bethlehem map near Ten Mile which you are asking if it may be the Lower Ten Mile Cemetery. This Cemetery is the Pleasant Hill Cemetery which is in Amwell Tws. I have a listing of the tombstones for the Upper Ten Mile Cemetery which is in Prosperity, Morris Tws., that has Elias Conger, d. 9 August 1865, age 38 and Anne D. Strouss, b. 18 Oct 1828, d. 16 May 1883, age 55. Elias was buried with his first wife as is Dr. S.S. Strouss with his first wife Jane Dodd ... at the Lower Ten Mile Cemetery. The Lower Ten Mile Cemetery is in Amity, Amwell Tws. This is where my Dodd ancestors are buried. Anne's parents, John and Sarah (Miller) Day are also buried at the Upper Ten Mile Cemetery as are many other Day's." The Upper Ten Mile Cemetery is about 1/2 mile to the southeast of Prosperity, PA.

Elias married Anne DAY about Feb 1851. Anne was born on 18 Oct 1828 in Pennsylvania, died on 16 May 1883 in Washington Co., PA at age 54, and was buried in May 1883 in Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA, Upper Ten Mile Cemetery.

5882 M i. Winfield Scott CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1852 in Washington Co., PA and died on 2 Jun 1855 in Washington Co., PA at age 2.

5883 M ii. George Allison CONGER was born on 26 Jun 1854 in Washington Co., PA and died on 31 Mar 1855 in Washington Co., PA.

5884 F iii. Sarah Ann CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1856 in Washington Co., PA and died on 3 Apr 1858 in Washington Co., PA at age 2.

5885 F iv. Della Florence CONGER was born on 24 Feb 1863 in Washington Co., PA and died on 3 Apr 1866 in Washington Co., PA at age 3.

5886 F v. Mary Lorinda CONGER was born about May 1858 in Washington Co., PA and died on 2 Mar 1922 about age 63.

+ 5887 M vi. John Lincoln CONGER was born in Oct 1860 in Hackneys Mill, Washington Co., PA, died on 16 Jan 1921 in Liberty, Clay Co., MO at age 60, and was buried on 18 Jan 1921 in Rifle, Garfield Co., CO, Rose Hill Cemetery.

2687. Maria CONGER was born about 1830 in Greene Co., PA, died on 17 Oct 1904 in Gilmer Co., WV about age 74, and was buried in Oct 1904 in Gilmer Co., WV, Pisgah Church Cemetery.

General Notes:
Maria Conger

DEATH: 17 Oct 1904 at Gilmer Co., WV
(Source: Gilmer Co., WV Death Record)

Maria married Ephraim DAVIS about 1842 in Pennsylvania. Ephraim was born about 1820 in Washington Co., PA, died about 1893 in Gilmer Co., WV about age 73, and was buried about 1893 in Gilmer Co., WV, Pisgah Church Cemetery.

5889 M i. Hiram DAVIS was born in 1846 in Brownsville, , PA and died in 1916 at age 70.

+ 5890 M ii. Frank DAVIS was born on 13 Jan 1849 in Greene Co., PA and died on 1 Apr 1920 in Gilmer Co., VA at age 71.

5891 F iii. Mary Jane DAVIS was born in 1851 in Brownsville, , PA and died in Nov 1895 at age 44.

5892 M iv. George DAVIS was born about 1855 in Brownsville, , PA and died between 1880 and 1889.

5893 F v. Parnella Ann DAVIS was born in 1857 in Brownsville, , PA and died in 1932 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY at age 75.

5894 F vi. Hannah Louise DAVIS was born about 1859 in Brownsville, , PA and died in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

5895 M vii. Harry DAVIS was born about 1860 in Brownsville, , PA and died in California.

5897 M ix. Charles DAVIS was born about 1864 in Brownsville, , PA and died after 1932.

Maria next married Jacob HARRIS. Jacob was born on 18 Aug 1833 in Rockingham Co., VA, died on 29 Mar 1915 in Gilmer Co., WV at age 81, and was buried in Mar 1915 in Gilmer Co., WV, Mt. Liberty UM Church Cemetery.

2688. Henry Herschel CONGER was born between 25 Sep 1835 and 1840 in Conger, Washington Co., PA and died about 23 Mar 1912 in Hackney Station, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Henry Herschel Conger

Problem: Was he born at Conger, Washington Co., PA or Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA? CFA I, lists both.

RECOLLECTIONS:
Henry Herschel Conger, son of David Conger and Mary Bell, gives the following information about his grandfather David: "He fought in the Revolutionary War, for our Independence. He was buried here in Dunn's Station, on the W & W R.R. in Morris Twp., Washington Co., Penn. This is near my grandfather's odl home farm, which is now owned by the heirs of my brother, David Allison Conger. It was willed to him by his father, David Conger, in 1792, and he fell heir to it from his father, David, about 1833.

I don't know if my great grandmother was buried there. The grave at this place was marked with a rough undressed stone, without name or date, and I saw this many times when I was a small boy. The plot of ground has been worked over and cultivated for more than 60 years (in 1908), and there is not a thing to show there was ever a grave there. Standing on this plot is a blacksmith's shop and garden.

Grandfather and Grandmother were buried 5 miles from this point in a grave yard on Bates Fork Creek. Their graves are properly marked with granite.

I saw the old pocketbook a few days ago that belonged to my great grandfather, the date on it is 1758. It is made out of heavy leather, about seven inches long, and folds like a mussel shell with a pocket on either side. When it opens it is about seven inches square. David A. Conger's heirs have it, and prize it very highly." (The owner of this pocketbook would have been David Conger, 1741, who died in the Revolution.)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 102 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Census: 1870, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 226 (8 June 1870) 58/58
Henry Conger, 34, farmer, $7000/1000, PA
Elizabeth, 30, keeping house, PA
George R., 5, PA
[Note: The middle initial of George may listed as, "H." in the census. If so, this is in error as his middle name was, Ringland.]
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1880, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 19 169/184
H.H. Conger, m. 40, farmer, PA, PA, PA; LIzzie, f. 35, wife, housekeeping
PA, Ireland, PA
George H., m. 15, son, at home, PA, PA, PA; H. Hershal, m. 9, son,
attending school, PA, PA, PA; D. Omar, m. 5, PA, PA, PA
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Henry married Elizabeth Jennings RINGLAND, daughter of James RINGLAND and Sarah STOCKDALE, in Nov 1863 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA. Elizabeth was born between 23 Nov 1839 and 1845 in Washington Co., PA and died on 20 Mar 1922 in Washington Co., PA.

+ 5899 M i. George Ringland CONGER Dr. was born on 8 Jun 1865 in Amity, Greene Co., PA, died on 22 Oct 1929 in Taylorstown, Washington Co., PA at age 64, and was buried in Oct 1929 in Washington Co., PA.

+ 5901 M iii. David Omar CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1875 in Hackney Station, Washington Co., PA, died on 4 Feb 1940 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA at age 65, and was buried in Feb 1940 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA, Amity Presbyterian Cemetery.

2691. David Allison CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1853 in Conger, Washington Co., PA and died on 6 Jan 1903 in Conger, Washington Co., PA at age 49.

General Notes:
David Conger

RESIDENCES: For many years David Conger, husband of Adeline Cook and David Conger, husband of Hannah Crumrine lived on the farm place of David and Sarah (Welch) Conger. (Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CONFLICT: Joyce Posey has David Conger, husband of Hannah Crumrine, as a child of David and Sarah Welch Conger. Maxine Crowell Leonard has David Conger, husband of: Nancy Mattox; Maria Palmer; and Mary Bell as a child of David and Sarah Welch Conger.
QUESTION: Who can provide proof of which David Conger was the son of David and Sarah Welch Conger? And, who were the parents of "the other" David Conger?

Census: 1880, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 18 158/172
Alison Conger, m. 25, farmer, PA, PA, PA; Hannah, f. 24, wife,
housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

David married Hannah Lucinda CRUMRINE on 7 Oct 1879 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA. Hannah was born on 15 Jan 1856 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

+ 5902 M i. Harry Garfield CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1881 in Conger, Washington Co., PA.

5903 M ii. Oliver Bell CONGER was born on 26 Jan 1884 in Conger, Washington Co., PA.

+ 5904 M iii. David Allison CONGER was born on 3 Feb 1890 in Conger, Washington Co., PA.

2700. Silas Henry DAY was born on 16 Jul 1851 in De Kalb Co., IN and died on 18 Jun 1933 in Bellwood, Butler Co., NE at age 81.

General Notes:
Silas Henry Day

RESIDENCES: 1884, 1888, 1891 in Tobias, Saline Co., NE

OCCUPATION: Merchant, worked at McKillop & Muman, dealers in general merchandise at Tobias, [NE] from 1883-1908, then engaged in his own mercantile business at Bellwood untile he retired.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 291 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Silas married Fannie KERSHAW, daughter of Andrew KERSHAW Rev. and Unknown, on 29 Aug 1880 in Osceola, Clark Co., IA. Fannie was born on 24 Aug 1859 in Pennsylvania and died on 21 Dec 1916 in Bellwood, Butler Co., NE at age 57.

5905 F i. Bernice E. DAY was born on 1 Jul 1882 in Union Co., IA and died in 1906 in Mahaska, Washington Co., KS at age 24.

5906 F ii. Bertha DAY was born on 15 Nov 1884 in Tobias, Saline Co., NE and died on 27 Feb 1945 in Hastings, Adams Co., NE at age 60.

+ 5908 M iv. Trueman William DAY was born on 9 Jul 1891 in Tobias, Saline Co., NE and died on 19 Oct 1979 at age 88.

2701. Emeline CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1836 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA.

General Notes:
Emeline Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

RESIDENCES: As of 1904, Mrs. Hamilton Penn of near Dunns Station, Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA.

Emeline married Hamilton PENN, son of William PENN Jr. and Phobe BANE. Hamilton was born on 10 Jan 1834.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

RESIDENCES: As of 1904, Mrs. Mary Longdon of Washington, PA

Mary married Gibson LONGDON on 4 Nov 1866. Gibson was born on 5 Aug 1839 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA and died on 12 Dec 1895 at age 56.

5915 F i. Mary Inez LONGDON was born on 4 Nov 1867 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA.

5916 U ii. Arizona LONGDON was born about 28 Nov 1871 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA.

5917 F iii. Nora Edna LONGDON was born about 14 Apr 1872 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA.

5918 F iv. Lydia Eleanor LONGDON was born on 30 Sep 1874 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA.

5919 M v. John Forest LONGDON was born on 10 Nov 1877 in Lindley's Mills, Washington Co., PA.

2704. Elias CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1842 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 24 Jan 1912 at age 69, and was buried in Jan 1912 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elias Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

Birth: Film #: 170878, Page #: 433, Ordinance #: 21060
21 Apr 1842, Elias Conger, West Union, Greene, Pennsylvania

Census: 1870, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., 10 Jun 1870
Elias Conger, 28, farmer, $6000/1000, PA; Hannah, 27, keeping house, PA
Elizabeth, 8, PA; Sarah A., 5, PA; William F., 2, PA
Elizabeth Kelly, 15, domestic servant, PA
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1880, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 22, 192/204
Elias Conger, m. 35, farmer, PA, PA, PA
Hannah, f. 37, wife, housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
Lizzie P., f. 17, dau., teaching school, PA, PA, PA
Sarah A., f. 15, dau., at home, attended school, PA, PA, PA
William, m. 11, son, at home, attended school, PA, PA, PA
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

RESIDENCES: As of 1904, near Dunns Station, Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA.

CEMETERY: Elias Conger, 1842-1912; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Elias married Hannah DUNN, daughter of Joseph DUNN and Elizabeth MONTGOMERY, on 21 Sep 1861 in West Union, Greene Co., PA. Hannah was born on 2 Sep 1842 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 3 Mar 1927 at age 84, and was buried in Mar 1927 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

+ 5920 F i. Elizabeth B. CONGER was born on 8 Jul 1862 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

5921 F ii. Sarah A. CONGER was born on 30 Oct 1864 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

+ 5922 M iii. William Franklin CONGER was born on 18 Jul 1868 in West Union, Greene Co., PA and died on 11 Jun 1938 at age 69.

5923 F iv. Eleanor CONGER was born about 1870 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

2705. John Calvin CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1844 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 27 May 1892 at age 48, and was buried in May 1892 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

Census: 1880, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 22, 193/210
John Conger, m. 36, farmer, PA, PA, PA
Hannah, f. 26, wife, housekeeping, PA, VA, VA
Ellen, f. 12, dau., at home, attended school, PA, PA, PA
Emma, f. 10, dau., at home, attended school, PA, PA, PA
Ida, f. 1, dau, PA, PA, PA
[Note: Ellen and Emma Conger were children of his first marriage to, Johannah Milliken. REH]
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

MARRIAGE: John Conger and Hannah married either, 1875 or Aft. Nov. 1873.

CEMETERY: John Conger, b. 4/6/1844, d. 5/27/1892; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

John married Joannah MILLIKEN on 22 Nov 1866. Joannah was born on 11 Nov 1843 in Pennsylvania, died on 1 Nov 1873 in Greene Co., PA at age 29, and was buried in Nov 1873 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

5925 F i. Lydia Ellen CONGER was born on 24 Oct 1867 in West Union, Greene Co., PA and died on 3 Jul 1952 at age 84.

+ 5926 F ii. Emma Gertrude CONGER was born about May 1870 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 28 Jan 1923 in Amity, Washington Co., PA about age 52, and was buried on 31 Jan 1923 in Amity, Washington Co., PA, Amity Presbyterian Cemetery.

John next married Hannah C. LOUGHMAN, daughter of William LOUGHMAN and Elizabeth LONGDON, about 1875. Hannah was born on 14 Mar 1854 in Pennsylvania and died on 21 Aug 1921 in Pennsylvania at age 67.

2706. B. Frank CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1846 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 8 Apr 1885 at age 39, and was buried in Apr 1885 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
B. Frank Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

NAME-CONFLICT: Frank; B. Franklin Conger (CFA I, p. 179)

Census; 1880 in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 21, 187/204
Frank Conger, m. 34, farmer; PA, PA, PA; Sarah, f. 33, wife, keeping
house, PA, PA, PA
Olive, f. 8, dau. attending school, PA, PA, PA
Hiram O., m. 6, son, attending school, PA, PA, PA
Jame (?) L., m. 3, son, PA, PA, PA
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

CEMETERY: Frank Conger, 1846-1885; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

CEMETERY: CONGER; FRANK CONGER; 1846-1885; SARAH CONGER MCCULLOUGH; 1847-1910; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(From a copy of a photograph - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

B. married Sarah Lena CLUTTER on 16 Oct 1869 in Nineveh, Greene Co., PA. Sarah was born on 22 Dec 1847 in Nineveh, Greene Co., PA, died in 1910 at age 63, and was buried in 1910 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

+ 5929 F i. Olive CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1871 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

5930 M ii. Hiram O. CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1873 in West Union, Greene Co., PA and died on 20 Nov 1902 at age 29.

5931 M iii. James Lawrence CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1877 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

+ 5932 F iv. Mable L. CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1881 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

2707. Hiram CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1848 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died in 1912 at age 64, and was buried in 1912 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
Hiram Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

RESIDENCES: As of 1904, near Dunns Station, Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA.

CEMETERY: Hiram Conger; 1848-1912; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Hiram married Cynthia FERRELL on 10 Aug 1887 in Waynesburg, Greene Co., PA. Cynthia was born on 31 Dec 1860, died in 1927 at age 67, and was buried in 1927 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

5933 F i. Nellie Belle CONGER was born on 6 Jul 1888 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA, died about 10 Mar 1890 about age 1, and was buried about Mar 1890 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

5934 M ii. John Russell CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1892 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA, died on 17 Dec 1944 in Akron, Summit Co., OH at age 52, and was buried in Dec 1944 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

+ 5935 F iii. Lillian Gertrude CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1895 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA and died in Jun 1980 at age 85.

5936 M iv. Frank Ephraim CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1902 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA and died in Feb 1980 at age 77.

Frank married Juanita WHITE, daughter of Bertran WHITE and Bessie DECKMAN, on 31 Jul 1951. Juanita was born on 21 Dec 1913 in Stamford, Jones Co., TX and died in Apr 1994 at age 80.

General Notes:
Phoebe Jane Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

RESIDENCES: As of 1904, Mrs. Oliver Mattox of Washington, PA.

General Notes:
Martha E. Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

RELATIONSHIP: Sarah Ann and Martha E. Conger were twins.

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 16 Aug 1852, Prosperity, PA (CFA I, p. 728)

NAME-CONFLICT: Martha Bruse in the 1880 census of Washington Co., PA

Census: 1880, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 21, 188/205
Eph. Conger, m. 71, retired farmer, PA, PA, PA
Elen, f. 68, wife, housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
Hiram, m. 32, son, at home, PA, PA, PA
Albert, m. 24, son, at home, PA, PA, PA
Belle, f. 19, granddaughter, at home, PA, PA, PA
Martha Bruse, f. 28, dau. widowed, housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
Willie, m. 5, grandson
[Note: The surname of Martha Bruse has been listed as Breeze by
researchers.]
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

RESIDENCES: As of 1904, Mrs. Joseph Dunn of Greene Co., PA.

Martha married William J. BREEZE III, son of William BREEZE Sr. and Unknown. William died before 1880.

General Notes:
Hannah Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

Birth: Batch #: 442372, Source Call #:
25 Oct 1854, Hanna Conger, West Union, Pennsylvania, daughter of Ephraim Conger and Elenor Parns

RESIDENCES: As of 1904, Mrs. Wm. Penn of Nebraska City, NE.

Hannah married William H. PENN on 10 Mar 1877. William was born on 10 Jun 1853 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA.

2712. Albert Benton CONGER was born about 31 Jul 1856 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 11 Feb 1920 about age 63, and was buried in Feb 1920 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

General Notes:
Albert Benton Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Eleanor Iams

Problem: Was the date of birth, 3 Jul 1856 or 30 Jul 1856. Both dates are listed in:
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Birth: Batch #: 442378, Source Call #:
30 Jul 1856, Albert B. Conger, West Union, Pennsylvania, son of Ephraim Conger and Elenor Parns.

MARRIAGE: 14 Aug 1882 at Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA
(Furnished by Warren Grubner)

RESIDENCES: As of 1904, near Dunns Station, Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA.

CEMETERY: Albert B. Conger; 1856-1920; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co. PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

Albert married Lydia Annie LOUGHMAN on 14 Aug 1882 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA. Lydia was born on 14 Aug 1860, died on 21 Dec 1909 at age 49, and was buried in Dec 1909 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

+ 5948 M i. James Blaine CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1884 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA, died on 13 Dec 1951 in Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., OH at age 67, and was buried in Dec 1951 in Bridgeport, Belmont Co., OH.

5949 F ii. Anna Gertrude CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1885 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA and died on 22 May 1969 at age 83.

Anna married Gilmore BIGLER. Gilmore was born in 1884 and died on 5 Sep 1944 at age 60.

5950 F iii. Mary Eleanor CONGER was born about 27 Dec 1889 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA and died on 5 Aug 1965 about age 75.

+ 5951 M iv. Franklin Woods CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1892 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA, died on 25 Oct 1970 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI at age 77, and was buried in Oct 1970 in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

+ 5952 M v. Albert Benton CONGER Jr. was born on 12 Aug 1898 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA, died on 8 Aug 1970 in Bay Shore, Suffolk Co., NY at age 71, and was buried in Aug 1970 in Bay Shore, Suffolk Co., NY, Oakwood Cemetery.

5953 M vi. John Lincoln CONGER was born on 7 Feb 1900 in Dunn's Station, Washington Co., PA and died in Feb 1972 at age 72.

2713. Caroline CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1842 and died after 1934 in Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA.

Caroline married Jonathan J. Mc_CLAREN on 3 Jul 1860. Jonathan was born on 2 Sep 1836 in Marion Co., OH and died in Morrow Co., OH.

2714. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 14 Jul 1843 in Washington Co., PA and died on 19 Aug 1891 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA at age 48.

General Notes:
James W. Conger

Birth: Batch #: 451958, Source Call #:
6 Aug 1845, James W. Conger, Washington Co., Pennsylvania

MILITARY: Civil War veteran

BIOGRAPHY:
Conger, James W.; merchant and mfr.;
born, Washington County, Pa., Aug. 6, 1845; son of Wm. Henry Harrison and Martha Auld Conger;
country school education and business college, (Columbus, O.);
married, Columbus, O., 1869, Anna M. Higgins;
issue, one daughter and two sons (one deceased);
served three years, ten months, in Civil War (43d O. V. I.);
never absent from regiment;
presidential elector 1896, delegate Republican National convention, 1912, but declined to serve;
delegate to Progressive National convention 1912, being on committee to notify Theodore Roosevelt of his nomination;
elector-at-large, heading state Progressive ticket, same year;
vice pres. and treas. Auld & Conger Co.;
pres. and treas. Aulcon Bldg. Co.;
director American Sea Green Slate Co.;
vice pres. and treas. Bangor Bldg. Co.;
vice pres. Greenleaf Realty Co.;
trustee Cleveland Pulte Medical College and Calvary Presbyterian Church;
member Colonial and Cleveland Athletic Clubs;
G. A. R.
(Source: The Book of Clevelanders, A Biographical Dictionary of Living Men of the City of Cleveland, Burrows Book Company, 1914)

James married Anna M. HIGGINS on 15 Feb 1869 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. Anna was born on 15 Mar 1848 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

5959 F i. May G. CONGER was born on 22 Jul 1870 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH and died in 1940 at age 70.

5960 M ii. Frank H. CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1871 in Steubenville, Jefferson Co., OH.

5961 M iii. Howard T. CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1877 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

Harriet married Stephen C. CARY, son of Abel CARY and Delilah MITCHELL, on 27 Apr 1872. Stephen was born on 27 Jan 1846 in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA.

2718. Reuben REDMAN was born about 10 Feb 1820 in Ohio, died on 18 Apr 1917 in Melbourne, Grays Harbor Co., WA about age 97, and was buried on 20 Apr 1917 in Melbourne, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Melbourne Cemetery.

General Notes:
Reuben Redman

BIRTH: Reuben Redman, born February 10, 1820, was the first to arrive.
(Source: Edwin Van Syckle, The River Pioneers - Early Days of Grays Harbor, p. 278, 1982, Pacific Search Press)

CONFLICT: Was he born in Ohio or Illinois? Mary E. Palmer believes he was most likely born in Ohio and grew up in Illinois.

MARRIAGE: 29 Sep 1842 in Champaign Co., IL, a John B. Thomas, J.P. performed the marriage.; Also, in a note, dated 27 Sep 182, Joseph Thomas and, by his mark, John Redmon [sic], gave their permission for Ruben [sic] and Marget [sic] to be married.
(Source: Champaign Co., IL Marriage Records, Vol. A, p. 51)

CENSUS: 1900, in Chehalis Co., WA, E.D. #8, Sheet 5B, Wynooche Precinct, Place of birth, Illinois

RESIDENCES: Grays Harbor Co., WA. Chehalis and Grays Harbor counties are one and the same. The name was changed to Grays Harbor 15 March 1915.

DEATH: 20 Apr 1917, Washington State Death Certificate of Ruben Redman, LDS Film #0196553, Grays Harbor, Record 132. Apparently lists the birth place of his mother, Elizabeth Wright, as, New Jersey and his death place as Melbourne, WA and burial at the Melbourne Cemetery. According the Mary E. Palmer, he had named the place Melbourne after the one in Australia, because he was intrigued by its name.

DEATH: Died of senility, and contributory, softening of brain

Reuben married Margaret THOMAS on 29 Sep 1842 in Champaign Co., IL. Margaret was born about 1820 in Ohio, died in 1852 in Nr. Platte River, On the trail to Oregon about age 32, and was buried in 1852 in Nr. Platte River, On the trail to Oregon.

5969 M i. Joseph REDMAN was born in Nov 1843 in Washington Co., IL, died on 18 Jun 1935 in Grays Harbor Co., WA at age 91, and was buried on 21 Jun 1935 in Melbourne, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Melbourne Cemetery.

Joseph married Eliza Ellen WOOD about 1877 in Washington. Eliza was born on 19 Mar 1857 in Putnam Co., MO and died on 26 Dec 1935 in Grays Harbor Co., WA at age 78.

+ 5970 F ii. Martha REDMAN was born on 2 May 1845 in Illinois, died on 13 Aug 1917 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA at age 72, and was buried on 17 Aug 1917 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Fern Hill Cemetery.

+ 5971 F iii. Frances REDMAN was born about 1851 in Iowa and died on 17 Apr 1871 about age 20.

General Notes:
Nancy Redman

CENSUS: 1850, in Champaign Co., IL, p. 109, lines 34-36

Nancy married Thomas FREEMAN, son of James FREEMAN and Rebecca OGDEN, on 16 Aug 1849 in Vermilion Co., IL. Thomas was born on 11 Apr 1826 in Belmont Co., OH.

2723. Rachel REDMAN was born on 27 Nov 1828 and died on 16 Jan 1850 at age 21.

General Notes:
Rachel Redman

RELATIONSHIP: Rachel and Ruth Redman were twins

DEATH: Apparently died in childbirth, 16 Jan 1850. It is not clear if the child survived.

Rachel married Benjamin H. TOWNER on 3 May 1849 in Vermilion Co., IL. Benjamin was born on 19 Oct 1826 in Vigo Co., IL and died on 28 Sep 1903 in Rochester, Fulton Co., IN at age 76.

General Notes:
Ruth Redman

RELATIONSHIP: Rachel and Ruth Redman were twins

SPOUSE: Ruth Redman was the 2nd wife of Benjamin H. Towner.

Ruth married Benjamin H. TOWNER on 18 Jul 1850 in Vermilion Co., IL. Benjamin was born on 19 Oct 1826 in Vigo Co., IL and died on 28 Sep 1903 in Rochester, Fulton Co., IN at age 76.

2732. Andrew Jackson HENTHORN was born about Oct 1832 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 18 Oct 1910 in Jerusalem, Monroe Co., OH about age 78.

General Notes:
Andrew Jackson Henthorn

PARENTS: Jesse Henthorn and Hannah Jane Wright

Problem: Was the middle initial J. or G.?

QUESTION: In what year was Andrew Henthorn born? The available information is not conclusive. A date of Abt. Oct 1832 is used here
Andrew Henthorn's data
1850 census, age 18, indicates born Abt. 1832
1860 census, age 27, incicates born Abt. 1833
1870 census, age 38, indicates born Abt. 1832
1900 census, age 61, indicates born Oct 1838
1910 death, age 80, indicates born Abt. 1830

Wife, Jane McCoy Henthorn's data
1870 census, age 44, born Abt. 1826

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Salem Twp. #5/5, 4 Sep 1850
Jesse Henthorn, 46, m. farmer, $300, VA; Hannah, 46, f. PA;
Merinda, 20, f. OH; Andrew, 18, m. farmer OH: Elijah, 15, m. farmer, OH;
Isaac, 13, m. OH; Nancy, 7, f. OH; Julia, 4, f. OH

MARRIAGE: Bef. 2 Jul 1854, based on the fact that the will of Gilbert McCoy mentions his daughter, Jane Henthorn.

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp. (P.O. Youngs Mill), #573/573, 10
Jul 1860, page 85
Andrew J. Henthorn, 27, m. Farmer, /$100, OH
Jane, 34, f. Domestic, OH
Elisabeth, 3, f. OH
(Furnished by Gordon Paul)

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp. #58/58
Andrew Henthorn, 38, OH, farmer; Jane, 44, keep house
Elizabeth, 14; Charles, 9; Nathan, 4
(1870 Census data provided by Estral Tennant)

Census: 1900, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp. #51, 52, ED Sheet 88
Andrew Henthorn, b. Oct 1838, age 61, married, b. in OH, father b. OH,
mother b. OH
Elizabeth E. Holland, b. Feb 1857, age 43, married 28 years, b. in OH,
father b. in OH, mother b. in OH
James Holland, b. Jun 1856, age 43, married 28 years, b. in OH
Source: (Note: Birth month and year for the Hollands taken from this census. James Holland and his marriage to Elizabeth also obtained from the census. Birth month of Andrew Henthorn from this census. Census furnished by Gordon Paul. REH)

PROBATE-LAND: Jesse Henthorn died in fee simple. A Quit Claim deed by Andrew J. to Hannah Henthorn was recorded in Vol. 37, page 67. A Quit Claim deed by Hannah Henthorn and all to Elijah Henthorn was recorded 30 Jul 1880, Vol. 37, page 72. A Warranty deed from Elijah Henthorn to John W. Shaw was recorded on 15 May 1884, Vol. 41, page 336.
(Furnished by Shirley J. Craib)

PROBATE: The surname of Mr. Henthorn appears in the Last Will and Testament of Gilbert McCoy, his father-in-law.

DEATH: Andrew J. Henthorn Dies
A.J. Henthorn, 80Y, died at son-in-law's home, James Holland of Rt. 3, Jerusalem, 18 Oct 1910, Civil War Veteran.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 20 Oct 1910)

Andrew married Jane Mc_COY, daughter of Gilbert Mc_COY and Mary E. ATKINSON, before 2 Jul 1854 in Monroe Co., OH. Jane was born about 1826 in Monroe Co., OH.

Elizabeth married James HOLLAND on 8 Aug 1876 in Monroe Co., OH. James was born in Jun 1856 in Ohio.

General Notes:
Elijah Henthorn

PARENTS: Jesse Henthorn and Hannah Jane Wright

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Salem Twp. (P.O. Clarington) #1004/1004, p. 147, 24 Jul 1860
Elijah Henthorn, 25, m. farmer, /100, OH; Nancy, 24, f. domestic, OH
Eliza J., 3, f. OH; Sarah A., 2, f. OH; Shannan, 1/12, m. OH
(Furnished by June Thompson and Gordon Paul)

Census: 1870, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp. #205-206, p. 99
Elijah Henthorn, 35, OH laborer
Nancy, 35, OH, keep house
Eliza J., 13, OH, help mother
Sarah A., 11, OH, help mother
Wilson S., 9, OH
Sylvanus, 7, OH
Mary, 5, OH
Albert, 1, OH
John, VA live w/nephew
(List of names and ages from the census furnished by Denver C. Yoho With additional data from Estral Tennant)

Census: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp. #140

COMMENT:
Gordon Paul found that Elijah and Nancy Henthorn of Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH had an unnamed child on 30 Dec 1868 in Clarington (followed by a ?). It was not reported whether the child lived or died?

PROBATE-LAND: Jesse Henthorn died in fee simple. A Quit Claim deed by Andrew J. to Hannah Henthorn was recorded in Vol. 37, page 67. A Quit Claim deed by Hannah Henthorn and all to Elijah Henthorn was recorded 30 Jul 1880, Vol. 37, page 72. A Warranty deed from Elijah Henthorn to John W. Shaw was recorded on 15 May 1884, Vol. 41, page 336.
(Furnished by Shirley J. Craib)

QUESTION: Is if possible that this Elijah was married twice?
MARRIAGE: Elijah Henthorn and Mary Ann Snively were married on 13 Dec 1885 in Monroe Co., OH. Andrew J. Henthorn made application for license.
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Marriage Records, Book 3 - furnished by Betty Cronin and Ray Alfred Stewart)

COMMENT:
There was a Mary A. Snively, 51, OH living as head of household, 274-271, in Ohio Twp., Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1870 census. There were 5 people between the ages of 30 and 17 living with her, all with the Snively surname.

5987 M iii. Wilson Shannon HENTHORN was born in Jun 1860 in Salem Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

5990 U vi. Unknown HENTHORN was born on 30 Dec 1868 in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

5993 M ix. John HENTHORN was born on 9 Apr 1874 in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

5994 M x. Charles HENTHORN was born on 3 Dec 1877 in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

2735. Nancy HENTHORN was born between 1840 and 1843 in Monroe Co., OH and died about 1921.

General Notes:
Nancy Henthorn

PARENTS: Jesse Henthorn and Hannah Jane Wright

QUESTION-BIRTH: There are 2 IGI records for the birth of Nancy Henthorn and there were probably at least 2 of them. Which IGI record goes with Nancy, the wife of Christian Gates and which goes with Nancy the wife of John Shaw?
The IGI has the birth date as 1847, Clarington, Monroe, OH.
Birth: Batch #: 8607703, Sheet #: 38, Source Call #: 1396177

The IGI has the birth date as 20 Feb 1845, Monroe, OH.
Birth: Batch #: 7501702, Sheet #: 26, Source Call #: 935330

RELATIONSHIP: Nancy Henthorn's sister, Julia A. Henthorn, died and Nancy married Julia's husband, John W. Shaw.

Nancy married John W. SHAW on 22 Dec 1877 in Monroe Co., OH. John was born on 4 Nov 1847 and died in Mar 1887 at age 39.

+ 5995 M i. William Henry SHAW was born on 28 Jul 1878 and died on 30 Jul 1965 at age 87.

+ 5997 F iii. Julia Ann SHAW was born on 6 Sep 1883 and died on 13 Jan 1965 at age 81.

2736. Julia Anne HENTHORN was born on 8 Apr 1846 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 30 May 1877 at age 31.

General Notes:
Julia Anne Henthorn

PARENTS: Jesse Henthorn and Hannah Jane Wright

Julia married John W. SHAW on 23 Jun 1867 in Monroe Co., OH. John was born on 4 Nov 1847 and died in Mar 1887 at age 39.

+ 5998 M i. Charles Nathan SHAW was born on 7 Aug 1871 in Salem Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Feb 1922 in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH at age 50, and was buried in Feb 1922 in Laings, Monroe Co., OH, Presbyterian Cemetery.

6000 F iii. Mary Jane SHAW was born on 31 Oct 1875, died on 7 Jul 1966 at age 90, and was buried in Jul 1966 in Charlestown, Portage Co., OH, Charlestown Cemetery.

2737. Melissa WRIGHT was born on 8 Apr 1834 in Monroe Co., OH, died in 1881 in Henry Co., MO at age 47, and was buried in 1881 in Henry Co., MO, Norris Cemetery.

General Notes:
Melissa Wright

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Twp.
William Wright, 24, OH, farm laborer, $150 personal estate; Martha, 21,
wife, IN; Louisa J., 2, KS; Martha E., 2, IA; John L., 1/12, IA
Melissa, 26, OH, sister-domestic

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Twp.
John C. Wright, 48, PA, farmer, $1800, $600; Lucinda, 32, wife, OH;
Melissa, 25, OH; Reuben, 21, OH; Jesse, 19, OH; Isaiah, 14, OH;
Milton, 9, IA; Sarah, 6, IA; Elizabeth, 4, IA

SPOUSE: Melissa Wright was the 2nd wife of William Stevens.

HEALTH_HISTORY-DEATH:
Around 1880, Melissa Stevens became ill with tuberculosis. It took several difficult months for death to knock at the door. Neighbor women helped care for the herd of small urchins, and one ten year old girl is reputed to have lived with the Stevens for a few months to help. We are not certain when Melissa died. Her headstone reads 1884, but William remarried in 1882, so I believe that Melissa died in 1881. Buried with her is Isaac, who died shortly after William's remarriage. Family tradition says he died of neglect.
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Families, p. 281, submitted by V. Ruth Sheeley)

BIOGRAPHY:
Melissa Wright, the first child of John Conger Wright and his first wife, Margaret McElroy, was born on 8 Apr 1834 in Monroe Co., OH. She was followed by three brothers, William, Reuben and Jesse and then a sister, Mary Ann. Her mother died in 1844/1845, 12 years after her marriage to John It did not take long for Melissa to have a stepmother, Lucinda, the younger sister of her mother, Margaret.

William Stevens arrived in Appanoose Co., IA in January of 1860. War clouds were rolling, but that did not deter him from buying land nor from courting, Melissa, John C. Wright's beautiful daughter. They were married on 16 Jun 1861 at Appanoose Co., IA. William already had one child, William, Jr. who had reached his 12th birthday.

It was two years before the first child of William and Melissa arrived. Issac Stevens is reported to have been born in 1863, by the 1870 Missouri Federal Census. However, family tradition says, very strongly, that he was a stepson of Melissa's, besides William, Jr. Isaac had no use of his legs, so his brothers carried him on their backs during later years.

Sherman Stevens arrived in 1865, with Grant arriving in 1867. In the middle of 1869, with Melissa expecting, the family traveled to Henry County, MO. There Charles (Charlie) was born in October 1869. Melissa had two more energetic sons, John in 1872 and William in 1875.

Melissa's husband ran a small sawmill. Considering that he regularly needed new timber, it is assumed that the move from Appanoose County brought him to new cutting. It is assumed that it didn't pay well enough, in that he gave up the farm after Melissa died in 1881.

His third wife was Unity Jarvis. This marriage seemed ill-fated and he died in 1891, alone in an abandoned cabin on the Grand River.

Melissa contacted tuberculois, perhaps as early as 1878. Tradition says that community women helped nurse her and to care for the small band of Stevens boys. Melissa died in 1881 in Henry Co., MO and was buried in the Norris Cemetery.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 432, written by Charles T. (Tom) Stevens - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Melissa married William STEVENS on 16 Jun 1861 in Appanoose Co., IA. William was born in 1819 in Monroe Co., OH, died in 1891 in Grand River, Henry Co., MO at age 72, and was buried in 1891 in Henry Co., MO, Norris Cemetery.

6001 M i. Isaac STEVENS was born in 1863 in Appanoose Co., IA, died between 1882 and 1884, and was buried between 1882 and 1884 in Henry Co., MO, Norris Cemetery.

+ 6002 M ii. Sherman STEVENS was born on 12 Dec 1865 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 4 Mar 1951 in Vernon Co., MO at age 85, and was buried in May 1951 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO, Greenlawn Cemetery.

+ 6003 M iii. Grant STEVENS was born on 18 Dec 1867 in Henry Co., MO, died about 19 Jun 1949 in Henry Co., MO about age 81, and was buried in Jun 1949 in Urich, Henry Co., MO, Hickory Grove Cemetery.

+ 6004 M iv. Charles STEVENS was born on 1 Nov 1869 in Urich, Henry Co., MO, died on 30 Dec 1951 in Nevada, Vernon Co., MO at age 82, and was buried about 1 Jan 1952 in Schell City, Vernon Co., MO, Greenlawn Cemetery.

+ 6005 M v. John STEVENS was born on 7 Nov 1872 in Henry Co., MO, died on 13 Feb 1951 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO at age 78, and was buried in Feb 1951 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO, Englewood Cemetery.

+ 6006 M vi. William STEVENS was born on 9 Aug 1875 in Henry Co., MO, died on 5 Jun 1963 in Sharron Twp., Appanoose Co., IA at age 87, and was buried in Jun 1963 in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Chapel.

2738. William M. WRIGHT was born on 11 May 1836 in Monroe Co., OH, died about 8 Mar 1921 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS about age 84, and was buried in Mar 1921 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS, Maple Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Wright

NAME: Duane L. Jones thinks his middle name might have been, Austin.

MARRIAGE: William Wright to Martha Lewis, no date given (probably between 7 Jan 1857 and 29 Oct 1857), in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 2, p. 42
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Problem: Was the date of marriage to Martha A. Lewis, 11 June 1857 as listed by Patricia Else or 6 Jun 1857 as listed by others?

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of Methodist Church

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Twp.
William Wright, 24, OH, farm laborer, $150 personal estate; Martha, 21,
wife, IN; Louisa J., 2, KS; Martha E., 2, IA; John L., 1/12, IA
Melissa, 26, OH, sister-domestic
[Note: Were Louisa J. and Martha E. really both age 2, at the time of the census?]

CHILDREN: According to Tom Stevens, William and Martha had 5 children. He states that William and Sophia had 5 or 6 children. He did not list the names of any of the children.

BIOGRAPHY:
We have been able to follow William Wright until about 1915 when the trail of this man, [then] approximately 80 years old, disappears. He probably rests in Kansas. One great-grandson of his, William Wright, and his family, are located in Washington and Montana.
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Families, p. 238 - written by Eric A. Stevens)

MARRIAGE: William Wright, 37, to Sophia Wendland, 20, 30 May 1875, Book 6, p. 262. The license was issued on 24 Mar 1875. The were married by Justice of the Peace, J.A. Brannen of 30 May 1875 at the bride's home.
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey, with additional information by Duane L. Jones)

CENSUS: 1880, in Iowa, he was 47 and she was 29 [Note: The ages don't agree with the marriage data. (Furnished by Duane L. Jones)

RESIDENCES: William Wright was near Evening Shade, AR, just south of Thayer, MO in 1888 and he was the administrator of his father's will in Appanoose Co., IA in 1892. It appears that James, an older son, and Melton, born of the second marriage, also lived in the vicinity of Evening Shade. (Furnished by Tom Stevens)

PROBATE: William Wright was the administrator of his father's estate in 1892.
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)

RESIDENCES--DEATH: According to Tom Stevens he lived in Kansas at one time. He wrote that an obituary had been found that showed he died in Dodge City, KS in 1921. [Note: No source citation or exact date of death given. REH]

DEATH: Died of apoplexy on 4 Mar 1921 at Enterprise Twp., Ford Co., KS
(Furnished by Duane L. Jones)

OBITUARY: William Wright
The following obituary of William Wright appeared in the Dodge City, (Kan.) Daily Globe, and as Mr. Wright was formerly a resident of Appanoose county [IA], and had many friends here, it is published in this paper. Mr. Wright was a brother of I.M. Wright, formerly of Centerville, but not residing near Moulton.

William Wright ws born May 11, 1826, in Ohio, and was married on June 11, 1857, to Martha Lewis. To this union was born six children, Louisa Wright, now deceased, J.L. Wright, and J.M. Wright, of Dodge City, Margaret Wright Bybee, of Chanute, Mary Wright McPherson, of Golden City, Mo., and J.C. Wright of Ensign, Kan. On March 28, 1871 the mother and wife passed to the Great Beyond.

William Wright, early in life united with the Methodist church and followed its teachings in a Christian life, a loving father and husband and a true friend. In 1785 [sic, 1875], Mr. Wright was united in marriage to Sophia Windland and to them was born four children: Isabelle Wright Gill, of Kansas City, Alice Wright Waren, of Savonburg, Allen county, Kan., Clay Wright, of Kansas City, and Sarah Ellen Wright, who died on February 19, 1887. Mrs. Sophia Wright preceded her husband on Janaury 9, 1885. In recent years the aged father has made his home with members of this family.

In addition to the eight children who survive, Mr. Wright leaves thirty grandchildren, one sister and two brothers, who are: Mrs. J.B. McGrew, of Blackwell, Okla., who was present at the funeral services here yesterday, I.M. Wright, of Centerville, Iowa, and Milton Wright, of Evening Shade, Ark.

The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. W.E. Rose, of the Methodist church and interment was in Maple Grove Cemetery at Dodge City, Kansas.
(Source: undated and unnamed paper of Appanoose Co., IA, first published in the Daily Globe of Dodge City, KS - furnished by Paul Patterson)

William married Martha Ann LEWIS about 6 Jun 1857 in Appanoose Co., IA. Martha was born on 18 Jan 1839 in Indiana, died on 28 Mar 1871 in Appanoose Co., IA at age 32, and was buried in Apr 1871 in Appanoose Co., IA, Brannon Cemetery.

+ 6007 F i. Louisa J. WRIGHT was born on 2 Jun 1858 in Kansas and died before Mar 1921.

+ 6008 M ii. John L. WRIGHT was born on 13 Apr 1860 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 14 Jul 1949 in San Leandro, Alameda Co., CA at age 89, and was buried in Jul 1949 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS.

+ 6009 F iii. Margaret Nancy WRIGHT was born on 7 Feb 1863 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 13 Dec 1961 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS at age 98, and was buried in Dec 1961 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS, Elmwood Cemetery.

+ 6010 M iv. James Madison WRIGHT was born on 27 Jul 1865 in Moulton, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 23 Dec 1953 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS at age 88, and was buried in Dec 1953 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS, Maple Grove Cemetery.

William next married Sofia WENDLAND, daughter of Frank WENDLAND and Agate Rachel UNKNOWN, on 30 May 1875 in Appanoose Co., IA. Sofia was born on 8 Jan 1856 in Michnelsburg, Germany, died on 9 Jan 1885 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA at age 29, and was buried in Jan 1885 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

6015 M iii. Henry Clay WRIGHT was born on 15 Dec 1880 and died on 19 Sep 1943 in Fargo, Cass Co., ND at age 62.

6016 F iv. Sarah Ellen WRIGHT was born on 16 Feb 1883 and died on 19 Feb 1887 at age 4.

6017 M v. Infant WRIGHT was born on 6 Jan 1885 in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA and died on 8 Jan 1885 in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.

2739. Reuben WRIGHT was born on 14 May 1838 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Aug 1919 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA at age 81, and was buried in Aug 1919 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Reuben Wright

MARRIAGE: Reuben Wright to Sophia Daniels, 27 Dec 1864, Appanoose Co., IA, Book 2, p. 167 and/or Book 2, p. 138
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Twp., 97/99, P.O. Unionville, IA
Reuben Wright, 32, OH, farmer; $800, $500; Sophia, 28, OH
Ellen, 3, IA; Tabitha M., 7/12 (Nov.), IA
[Note: According to Robert Guilinger, he lived on a farm next to, and just after, the one his father was on.]
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)

Census: 1880, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp.
Reuben Wright, farmer, 42, IL OH OH; Sophia, wife, 39, OH PA PA
Elizabeth, dau, 13, OH; Tabithia, dau, 10, IA; John A, son, 6, IA
(Furnished by Dortha Walters)

CHILDREN: Apparently there were three, unnamed, male children who died in infancy, born Abt. 1881, Abt. 1882 and Abt. 1883. It is said that they were buried in the Old Wright Cemetery, now called Pleasant Hill Cemetery, in Appanoose Co., IA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1900, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., 212-217, 22 Jun 1900
Reuben Wright, May 1838, 62, 25 years married, OH OH OH, farmer, owned it
Sophia, wife, Mar 1841, 59, 7 children, 4 living, OH PA OH
Effa E., dau, Oct 1880, 19, artist, IA
(Furnished by Dortha Walters)

BIOGRAPHY:
Reuben Wright, like his grandfather, has some blank time in his history. Some of his descendants still reside (1992) in Appanoose County, Iowa.
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Families, p. 238 - written by Eric A. Stevens)

CEMETERY: REUBEN; WRIGHT; DIED AUG. 23, 1919; AGED 81Y.3M.9D; SOPHIA; WIFE OF; R. WRIGHT; DIED NOV. 19, 1904; AGED 63Y.8M.1D; WRIGHT [Large gray upright stone with oval photos of the couple at the top, Sophia on the left and Reuben at the right, very unusual. Verse on the lower block with the word WRIGHT on it.] Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: photo furnished by Patricia Else)

Reuben married Sophia DANIELS, daughter of John DANIELS and Elizabeth IDDINGS, on 27 Dec 1864 in Appanoose Co., IA. Sophia was born on 18 Mar 1841 in Ohio, died on 19 Nov 1904 in Appanoose Co., IA at age 63, and was buried in Nov 1904 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 6018 F i. Elizabeth Ellen WRIGHT was born on 25 Nov 1866 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 5 Dec 1956 at age 90, and was buried in Dec 1956 in Loveland, Larimer Co., CO, Loveland Cemetery.

+ 6019 F ii. Tabitha Mellissa WRIGHT was born on 7 Nov 1869 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 31 Dec 1951 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 82, and was buried in Jan 1952 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 6020 M iii. John Albert WRIGHT was born on 5 Jan 1874 in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, died on 3 Oct 1948 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 74, and was buried in Oct 1948 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

6021 F iv. Emma Effie WRIGHT was born on 22 Oct 1880 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 22 Dec 1955 in Appanoose Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in Dec 1955 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

2742. Isaiah M. WRIGHT was born on 21 Aug 1846 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 19 Dec 1923 at age 77.

General Notes:
Isaiah M. Wright

COMMENT: He was one year old at the time his father moved to Appanoose Co., IA.

MARRIAGE: Isaiah M. Wright, 23, to Marg. McGinnis, 19, 22 Aug 1869 in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 5, p. 2
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Twp., 95/97
Isaiah Wright, 23, OH, farmer, $400, $350; Margaret, 20, IN, keep house
[Note: According to Robert Guilinger, he lived on a farm next to and the just prior to the one his father was on.]
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1921, I.M. Wright of Centerville, IA.

Isaiah married Margaret Jane Mc_GINNIS, daughter of Simon Mc_GINNIS and Mary UNKNOWN, on 22 Aug 1869 in Appanoose Co., IA. Margaret was born in 1850 in Indiana.

General Notes:
Milton Wright

Problem: Was the first name, Milton or Melton? Joyce Posey lists, Melton. The Oct 1994 issue of the Conger Confab also incorrectly listed his name as Melton. The 1870 census of Appanoose Co., IA lists, Milton, 19, IA and the 1880 census lists, Milton, 29, IA living with his father.

AKA: As of Mar 1921, Milton Wright or Evening Shade, AR

2745. Sarah E. WRIGHT was born on 28 Dec 1853 in Appanoose Co., IA and was buried in Kay Co., OK, Mt. Olive Cemetery.

Sarah married William Samuel PAYNE on 12 Feb 1874 in Appanoose Co., IA. William was born about 1847 and was buried in Kay Co., OK, Mt. Olive Cemetery.

6026 M i. John PAYNE was born on 21 Sep in Iowa and was buried in Kay Co., OK, Mt. Olive Cemetery.

+ 6027 F ii. Letha PAYNE died in Roswell, Chaves Co., NM and was buried in Arizona.

6029 M iv. Ollie PAYNE was born in 1881 in Iowa, died in 1981 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK at age 100, and was buried in 1981 in Kay Co., OK, Mt. Olive Cemetery.

Ollie married Vyla MERRIMAN. Vyla was born in 1897 in Iowa, died in 1971 at age 74, and was buried in 1971 in Kay Co., OK, Mt. Olive Cemetery.

+ 6030 F v. Ruth P. PAYNE was born on 2 Nov 1891 in Rago, Kingman Co., KS, died on 16 Feb 1987 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK at age 95, and was buried on 20 Feb 1987 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Wright

AKA: Aunt Liz

RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1921, Mrs. J.B. McGrew of Blackwell, OK

Elizabeth married John Brady Mc_GREW on 24 Mar 1872 in Appanoose Co., IA. John was born about 1849.

+ 6035 M v. John Sherid Mc_GREW was born on 10 Feb 1888 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 8 Aug 1964 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK at age 76, and was buried in Aug 1964 in Nardin, Kay Co., OK, Mount Olive Cemetery.

Mary married Samuel HALL on 4 May 1843 in Crawford Co., OH. Samuel was born in 1816 in Ohio.

Ruth married William B. HAMLIN, son of William HAMLIN and Margaret UNKNOWN, on 11 Sep 1845 in Crawford Co., OH. William was born in 1817 in Canada.

6043 M i. James A. HAMLIN was born in 1847 in Ohio and died in Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS.

2757. John Conger TELFORD was born on 13 Mar 1829 in Seneca Co., OH, died on 28 Mar 1896 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KS at age 67, and was buried in Mar 1896 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KS.

General Notes:
John Conger Telford

MILITARY: Sgt. in Co. C, 136th Regt. Ohio Volunteers, during the Civil War

OCCUPATION-CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist minister

John married Lusetta BROWN, daughter of William BROWN and Rachel WILTSIE, on 14 Mar 1850. Lusetta was born on 15 Feb 1830 in Melmore, Seneca Co., OH, died on 20 Jul 1894 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KS at age 64, and was buried in Jul 1894 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KS.

+ 6048 F i. Electa TELFORD was born on 25 May 1851 in Bucyrus, Crawford Co., OH, died on 4 Nov 1916 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS at age 65, and was buried in Nov 1916 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS.

+ 6049 M ii. William B. TELFORD was born 0055-Dec 1854 in Crawford Co., OH and died in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

6050 F iii. Eliza Armstrong TELFORD was born on 12 Jul 1858 in Crawford Co., OH and died on 28 Dec 1928 in Spring Hill, Johnson/Miami Co., KS at age 70.

Eliza married James Washington SOWERS, son of William SOWERS and Ann Matilda Adeline ROSE, on 7 Jan 1918. James was born on 13 May 1856 in Perry Co., OH, died on 3 Dec 1925 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS at age 69, and was buried in Dec 1925 in Spring Hill, Johnson Co., KS.

2763. Abraham CONGER was born on 21 Jul 1836 in Seneca Co., OH and died on 31 May 1905 in Lewis Center, Delaware Co., OH at age 68.

General Notes:
Abraham Conger

FATHER-ERROR: In CFA I, p. 9 his father was listed as, John Smith Conger, born 1812. On p. 317, where John Smith Conger is listed, the son Abraham is listed as born, Abt. 1836. The spouse of Abraham is not listed on p. 317.

Page 317 states, A notation says that Abraham Conger "died unmarried in the west." He may have been the Abraham Conger, b. 21 Jul 1836, d. 31 May 1905, who lived in Delaware Co., OH in 1872. This Abraham was 36 years old when his first child was born. Perhaps his family, back east, did not know of his marriage.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 317 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PARENTS: CFA II, p. 51 lists, Abraham Conger, 1836, born in NY. His parents are listed as: John Baker Conger, born 1806 and Beulah Carson. The December 1994 issue of Conger Confab lists further information about the descendants of John Baker and Beulah (Carson) Conger. Conger Confab, Vol. XX, No. 4, December 1994, p. 1 states, "Cemetery records revealed Abraham was the s/o John Baker Conger 1805 & Beulah Carson, pg 138 CFA II."

RESIDENCES: Working for a Bartlett family in Crawford Co in 1860.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 138 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MARRIAGE:
The State of Ohio, Franklin County, SS.
I Certify That I this day solemnized the Marriage of Abraham Conger with Elizabeth Brintlinger.
Witness my Hand, this 21st day of Dec A.D. 1871
s/Wm G. Heyl J.P.
The State of Ohio, Franklin County, SS. Probate Court.
I, SAMUEL L. BLACK, Judge of the Probate Court, within and for the County of Franklin, and State of Ohio, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full and correct copy of the Certificate of Marriage of the parties therein nammed, as the same appears of record and on file in said Court, to-wit:
Marriage Record, No. 12 Page 91
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court, at Columbus, this 17" day of June 1905.
s/Samuel L. Black, Probate Judge.
s/Alexr Carpenter, Deputy Clerk.
(Source: Civil War Pension Record - furnished by Robert Guilinger - extracted by Richard E. Henthorn)

CENSUS: 1880, in Wyandotte Co., OH, Eden Twp.
Abraham Conger, his wife and family.
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. XX, No. 4, December 1994, p. 1 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

RECOLLECTIONS: Abraham Conger (1836-1905) and "Frank" The War Horse (1860-1886)
Everyone has read at least one story about a man's devotion to his dog but this is a true story about a man's devotion to his horse.

Abraham Conger was born in Seneca County, Ohio on 21 Jul 1836, the son of John Baker Conger (b. 1805) and Beulah Carson. He grew up in Ohio and at the time of the Civil War was a Saddler, one who makes, repairs, or sells saddles for horses.

Abe, as he was known, enlisted on 8 November 1863 at Bucyrus, Ohio in Company A of the 12th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry as a Corporal/Saddler. He was then assigned a three-year old horse named "Frank" as his Cavalry mount. The 12th O.V.C. served under General William T. Sherman throughout most of the Civil War, including the famous March to the Sea in Georgia. Abe and Frank were also under the command of General George Stoneman in the campaign that fought behind enemy lines. You might say that Abe's life literally depended on Frank getting him back safely to the Union lines on several different occasions.

Abe was promoted to Sgt. in 1864 and both Abe and Frank survived their war service without any wounds. Abraham Conger was discharged with his unit, at Nashville, TN on 14 Nov 1865. Abe was then offered the opportunity to purchase his mount, which he did. He took Frank back to a farm he owned in Eden Twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio. Abe and Frank lived alone on the farm until Abe married Elizabeth Brintlinger on 21 Dec 1871 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. Three children (Ulysses Grant on 12 Oct 1872, Lettie Leora on 14 Sep 1875 and John Curtis on 19 Dec 1877) were born to Abe and Elizabeth while they lived at Nevada, Wyandot Co., OH.

Certainly the children looked on Frank as a member of the family while growing up. Abe Conger took care of Frank for over 20 years, until the horse died in 1886. Abe, with the help of some of his Civil War friends, buried Frank on a farm in adjacent Crawford County, Ohio and erected a monument to Frank's war service. After 112 years this mounument is in need of restoration.

It is rather ironic that shortly after Frank's death Abe's health began to fail and he was forced to sell his farm and move to the small community of Lewis Center, in Delaware County, Ohio

Abraham Conger received a pension in 1890 for his Civil War service. He died at Lewis Center, Ohio on 31 May 1905.

[Note: Some of the material in this article was supplied by Doris Ann Conger and some came from Conger Family in America, Vol. II. The author, Robert R. Guilinger, is the grandson of Margaret (Conger) Guilinger (1863-1927)]
(Source: Written by Robert R. Guilinger, January 1998)

PENSION:
Soldier's Declaration for Pension
Under Dependent Act of 51st Congress, Approved June 27, 1890.

State of Ohio, County of Franklin, ss:
On this 14th day of July A.D. one thousand eight hundred and nintey, personally appeared before me, W.P. Dunlap, Notary Public in and for said County and State aforesaid, Abraham Conger aged 54 years, a resident of Columbus County of Franklin State of Ohio, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Abraham Conger who served the full period of ninety days in the military service of the United States in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865, who enlisted first for three months in Co "G" 15th Ohio Inft Vols; then 3 months in Co. K 86th Ohio then at Bucyrus Ohio, on the 8th day of September 1863, as a Saddler (Boyfol) in company "A" in the 12th regiment Ohio Cavalry vols. , and was honorably discharged as a Corporal or Saddler at Nashville, Tenn on the 14th day of November 1865.

That his personal description at the time he last enlisted was as follows: Age 27 years; height 5 feet, 7 3/4 inches; conplexion light; color of hair Sandy; color of eyes Brown; was born at Seneca County Ohio; occupation when enlisted, a Saddler.

That he is at this time afflicted with a disability which is not the result of his own vicious habits, and as he verily believes is permanent in character.

That said disability is first a Sunstroke at Parkersburg, W Va while in the Service, effecting him ever sincere also piles since his return, and these diseases so debilitate him that he cannot labor much.

That by reason of said disability he is incapacitated from the performance of manual labor, which renders him unable to earn a support about three fourths disability at least.

That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being inscribed upon the Pension Rolls of the United States as a disabled ex-soldier of the last war, being incapacitated from performing manual labor to earn his support as provided for under the act passed by the 51st Congress of the United States for disabled soldiers and sailors, approved June 27, 1890, and hereby constitutes and appoints, with full power of subsititution and revocation,

T.W. Tallmadge, of Washington, DC

his true and lawful attorney to prosecute this claim and obtain a certificate for pension under the act aforesaid.

That he has not received or applied for a pension under the laws of the United States.

That he has ever been a loyal citizen of the United States and will support the Constitution of the United States.

That his post-office address is at Columbus County of Franklin State of Ohio or at Mifflinville, Franklin Co, Ohio.

Attorneys fee to be ten Dollars.

s/Abraham Conger (Signature of claimant)

s/Joel L. Skillen
(Two persons who can write sign here.)
(Source: Civil War Pension Record - furnished by Robert Guilinger, extracted by Richard E. Henthorn)

PENSION:
Drop Order and Report
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Finance Division.
Washington, DC, June 23, 1905
Pensioner: Abraham Conger
Certificate number: 93550
Class: Invalid
Soldier: Act of June 27, 1890
Service: A-12-O.V.Cavy
U.S. Pension Agent: Columbus
Sir: You are hereby directed to drop from the roll the name of the above -
described pensioner who died May 31, 1905.
s/V. Warner (Commissioner)

Commissioner of Pensions:
Sir: The name of the above - described pensioner, who was last paid at $10 per month to 4 Mar, 1905, has this day been dropped from the roll of this agency.
s/illegible signature; U.S. Pension Agent
June 27, 1905
(Source: Civil War Pension Record - furnished by Robert Gulinger, extracted by Richard E. Henthorn)

PENSION:
Certificate No. 935504
Name: Abraham Conger
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions.
Washington, DC, January 15, 1898
Sir:
In forwarding to the pension agent the executed voucher for your next quarterly payment please favor me by returning this circular to him with replies to the questions enumerated below.
Very respectfully,
s/Melay (?) Evans; Commissioner

First. Are you married? If so, please state your wife's full name and her maiden name.
Answer. Mrs. Elizabeth Conger, Elizabeth Brintlinger
Second. When, where, and by whom were you married?
Answer. Dec. 21st 1871. Columbus O.Squyre Kyle
Third. What record of marriage exists?
Answer. Franklin Co. O. Probate Court
Fourth. Were you previously married? If so, please state the name of your former wife and the date and place of her death or divorce.
Answer. No.
Fifth. Have you any children living? If so, please state their names and the dates of their birth.
Answer. Yes
Grant Conger born Oct. 12th 1872
Letta Conger " Sept. 14 1875
John Conger " Dec 19 1877
s/Abraham Conger (Signature.)
Date of reply, June 4, 1898.
(Source: Civil War Pension Record - furnished by Robert Guilinger - extracted by Richard E. Henthorn)

Abraham married Elizabeth BRINTLINGER on 21 Dec 1871 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. Elizabeth was born on 12 Jun 1848 in Pennsylvania and died on 23 Feb 1914 in Lewis Center, Delaware Co., OH at age 65.

+ 6051 M i. Ulysses Grant CONGER was born on 12 Oct 1872 in Nevada, Wyandot Co., OH and died on 19 Dec 1952 in Delaware, Delaware Co., OH at age 80.

6052 F ii. Lettie Leora CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1875 in Nevada, Wyandot Co., OH.

6053 M iii. John Curtis CONGER was born on 19 Dec 1877 in Nevada, Wyandot Co., OH.

2765. Myron B. CONGER was born on 15 Jan 1843 in New York, died on 24 Feb 1904 in Sycamore, Wyandot Co., OH at age 61, and was buried in Feb 1904 in Sycamore, Wyandot Co., OH, Pleasant View Cemetery.

General Notes:
Myron B. Conger

MILITARY: 15th Ohio Inf 1861-1865

DEATH: 60 years, 11 months, 9 days

BURIAL: His mother is buried near him.

Myron married Emma DECKER. Emma was born in 1856 and died in 1907 in Eden Twp., Seneca Co., OH at age 51.

+ 6054 M i. Herbert J. CONGER was born on 9 Nov 1873 in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., OH and died on 9 Mar 1956 at age 82.

6055 F ii. Mae CONGER was born in 1877 in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., OH and died on 1 Jan 1954 at age 77.

6056 M iii. Dean CONGER was born about 1880 in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., OH.

+ 6057 M iv. Charles Dewey CONGER was born in Mar 1893 in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., OH.

2768. William J. CONGER was born about 1834 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 31 Jul 1887 in Ludington, Mason Co., MI about age 53.

General Notes:
William J. Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Electa Fisher

OCCUPATION: Cooper, also made an played violins

RESIDENCES: 1860, Benton Twp., Keokuk Co., IA, (Butler P.O.). Brother John was living with him.

MILITARY: Co. B, 43rd Ohio Infantry during the Civil War; went home to Iowa briefly and then left his family. He was badly wounded, left with a withered arm.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 235 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: William Conger was with Co., F, 8th Iowa Vol. Inf. from 1861 to 1865, and he wrote to his wife Mahala from Army Training Camp in 1861. He spoke of the Short Term Bonus $500.00 and short enlistment expected. About five months later his son, John Thomas, was born. William was badly wounded at the Battle of Shiloh. He wrote home about this battle saying afterwards a man could hardly walk without stepping on the dead; the Tennessee River was running red with spilled blood.

William was discharged after that but re-enlisted in the Army and was wounded again, resulting in a withered arm. He never returned home. It is believed that he did not want to be a burden to his family so he disappeared from his home and friends. About eight years after his death the family learned he had died of cancer of the stomach, somewhere in Michigan.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 524 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

REFERENCE: For extracts from letters to family members see CFA I, p. 524-525.

William married Mahala E. BOWERS on 4 Sep 1850 in Oskaloosa, Monroe Co., IA. Mahala was born on 28 Oct 1829 in Ohio, died on 2 Dec 1907 at age 78, and was buried in Dec 1907 in Kirk, Yuma Co., CO.

6058 F i. Sara Electa CONGER was born in Sep 1852 in Keokuk Co., IA and died in Apr 1861 at age 8.

+ 6059 M ii. Aaron Denman CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1856 in Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa (near), died on 22 Oct 1935 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA at age 78, and was buried on 24 Oct 1935 in Searsboro, Poweshiek Co., IA, West Liberty Cemetery.

+ 6060 M iii. William J. CONGER was born in Sep 1859 in Butler, Keokuk Co., IA and died on 4 Nov 1903 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 44.

+ 6063 M vi. John Thomas CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1861 in Keokuk Co., IA, died on 5 Apr 1921 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO at age 59, and was buried in Apr 1921 in Burlington, Kit Carson Co., CO, Fairview Cemetery.

William next married Iola E. COON, daughter of William H. COON and Almyra UNKNOWN, on 26 Dec 1867 in Mason Co., MI. Iola was born in 1850.

6064 F i. Almira CONGER was born on 3 Jun 1868 and died on 31 Dec 1879 at age 11.

2769. Sarah Elizabeth CONGER was born on 11 Jun 1839 in Ohio and died on 20 Apr 1914 in Sibley, Osceola Co., IA at age 74.

General Notes:
Sarah Elizabeth Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Electa Fisher

BIRTH: Abt. 1836, CFA I, p. 3; 11 Jun 1839, in OH, (CFA II, p. 300)

EMIGRATION: Moved to Sibley, IA in 1882

Sarah next married Charles S. EDMONDSON, son of John EDMONDSON and Nancy FARLEY, on 5 Aug 1858 in Richmond, Washington Co., IA. Charles was born in 1831 in White Co., IL, died on 5 Aug 1863 in Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS at age 32, and was buried in Aug 1864 in Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS, National Cemetery.

6065 F i. Mary E. EDMONDSON was born on 26 Jun 1859 in Richmond, Washington Co., IA.

6066 F ii. Emily M. EDMONDSON was born on 11 Jun 1861 in Richmond, Washington Co., IA.

+ 6067 F iii. Nancy E. EDMONDSON was born on 17 Jul 1863 in Richmond, Washington Co., IA, died on 6 Sep 1942 in Sibley, Osceola Co., IA at age 79, and was buried in Sep 1942 in Town Cemetery.

2771. Dennis CONGER was born on 9 May 1842 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 9 Nov 1914 in Hazelton, Barber Co., KS at age 72.

General Notes:
Dennis Conger

DEATH: 9 Nov 1914 in Hazelton, KS, aged 75 years, 5 months, 22 days. Birth date calculated, Abt. 18 May 1839.
(Furnihed by Richard R. Crocker)

Dennis married Emma MILNES in 1863. Emma was born about 10 Nov 1833 in England and died between 2 Dec 1897 and 1899 in Hazelton, Barber Co., KS.

+ 6071 F i. Araminta CONGER was born about 18 May 1865 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

+ 6072 F ii. Eliza E. CONGER was born on 24 Sep 1867 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died in 1922 in Cherokee, Alfalfa Co., OK at age 55.

6073 M iii. Archibald B. CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1870 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

+ 6074 F iv. Martha Belle CONGER was born on 29 Jun 1874 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

+ 6075 M v. Charles Clark CONGER was born on 15 May 1878 in Cloud Co., KS and died on 20 Jan 1961 at age 82.

2772. Sarah Elizabeth CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1845 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 21 Apr 1878 at age 32.

2775. Rose Anna CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1851 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 30 Jun 1895 at age 44.

2777. William Buchanan CONGER was born on 8 Aug 1856 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 23 Apr 1934 in Okaton, Jones Co., SD at age 77.

William married Mary RANDOLPH. Mary died in Nov 1932 in Okaton, Jones Co., SD.

+ 6089 M i. William F. CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1883 in Kansas, died on 2 Nov 1941 in Okaton, Jones Co., SD at age 58, and was buried in Nov 1941 in Murdo, Jones Co., SD.

+ 6090 M ii. Charles Edward CONGER was born on 14 May 1885 in Primghar, O'Brien Co., IA, died on 13 Jun 1959 at age 74, and was buried in Jun 1959 in Buckhorn, Jackson Co., IA, Waterford Cemetery.

2778. Arena CONGER was born on 16 Apr 1859 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 31 Jan 1884 at age 24.

Marietta married T. H. STANTON on 23 Jul 1862 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. T. was born about 1842.

Florence married Edward T. TURNING Dr., son of Edward TURNING and Adaline WEED, on 13 Jan 1869. Edward was born on 5 Aug 1844 in Logan, , OH.

+ 6097 F i. Lenore TURNING was born on 13 Apr 1872 in Marshall Co., IA and died on 8 Nov 1945 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 73.

6098 F ii. Luella TURNING was born on 14 Nov 1871 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

6099 M iii. Clark TURNING was born on 14 Nov 1880 in Corning, Adams Co., IA.

2785. Clara CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1852 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 24 Mar 1930 in Washington, Washington Co., IA at age 77.

Clara married Charles James WILSON, son of Michael Willis WILSON and Catherine Ann HOOD, on 13 Nov 1872. Charles was born on 11 Nov 1850.

2792. Elmer Elsworth CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1854 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died about 1947 in Kent, King Co., WA about age 93.

General Notes:
Elmer Elsworth Conger

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

REFERENCE: CFA II, p. 90

CONFLICT: The information shown in CFA I and CFA II doesn't agree. Some of the problems are listed here. A child, Marian, b. Abt. 1881 is listed in CFA I. Birth dates of Ralph and Vera, listed in CFA I don't agree with those in CFA II. There are different wives listed. Who was the mother of the children?

BIRTH-CONFLICT: b. 1865 (CFA II); b. 15 Oct 1854 at Washington, Washington Co., IA (CFA I, p. 153)

Elmer next married Jane Frances ARMSTRONG. Jane was born in Tipperary, Ireland and died in 1951 in Kent, King Co., WA.

6106 M i. Ralph A. E. CONGER was born on 13 May 1903 in Kent, King Co., WA and died in Apr 1977 at age 73.

6108 M iii. Harold Gilbert CONGER was born on 8 Nov 1905 in Kent, King Co., WA and died on 13 Aug 1993 at age 87.

Harold married Ella Charlene THOMAS, daughter of Lute Chase THOMAS and Jeannett SIMPSON, on 4 Mar 1932 in Everett, Snohomish Co., WA. Ella was born on 4 Aug 1910 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

6109 F iv. Elizabeth Evelyn CONGER was born on 6 May 1907 in Kent, King Co., WA.

+ 6111 F i. Helen CONGER was born on 25 Jun 1887 and died on 25 Sep 1966 in Washington, Washington Co., IA at age 79.

2794. Allen Alonzo CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1857 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died in 1927 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 70.

Allen married Mary Boulton ANDERSON. Mary was born on 3 Mar 1858 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 10 Sep 1942 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 84.

General Notes:
Julius Albert Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Julius
Social Security #: 569-26-0839
Issued in: California
Birth date: Dec 25, 1869
Death date: Sep 1969
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 90808
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Long Beach, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.142]

Julius married Cora WILLIAMS in 1898. Cora was born on 5 Sep 1872 in Illinois and died on 10 Nov 1961 at age 89.

6118 M i. Lloyd Everett CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1906 in Washington Co., IA and died on 5 Dec 1969 at age 63.

Lloyd married Mary Alice DAWSON, daughter of Robert Alexander DAWSON and Luella Mae BOOTH, on 13 Jun 1933. Mary was born on 14 Sep 1908 in Washington Co., IA and died on 28 Mar 1993 at age 84.

General Notes:
Earl Allan Conger

RESIDENCES: Big farm at Port Kent on Lake Champlain.

Earl married Sarah Alice DUNPHREY, daughter of Samuel Oscar DUNPHREY and Elizabeth ROWE, on 17 May 1888. Sarah was born on 2 Apr 1862 and died on 20 Dec 1943 at age 81.

+ 6119 M i. Harlon Henry CONGER was born on 14 May 1890 and died on 4 Dec 1958 at age 68.

2809. Isabelle CONGER was born on 2 Dec 1846 in Pike Co., IN and died on 16 Sep 1935 in Duncan, Greenlee Co., AZ at age 88.

General Notes:
Isabelle Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Isabell Conger (CFA II, p. 148); Isabel Conger (CFA II, p. 387); Isabell Conger 1847 (CFA II, p. 717). Isabel Conger (CFA II, p. 719 & 722)

+ 6122 M i. Sterling Price CONGER was born on 10 Jun 1866 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR, died on 11 May 1937 in Orosi, Tulare Co., CA at age 70, and was buried in May 1937 in Sultana, Tulare Co., CA, Smith Mountain.

Isabelle next married Thomas Mitchell NUNN, son of Hiram G. NUNN and Jane ROBERTSON, on 2 Dec 1866 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR. Thomas was born on 7 Dec 1840 in Wright Co., MD and died on 16 Nov 1932 in Duncan, Greenlee Co., AZ at age 91.

6123 M i. Hiram Johnson NUNN was born on 25 Feb 1868 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

6124 F ii. Mary Frances NUNN was born on 28 Nov 1869 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR and died on 9 Nov 1950 at age 80.

+ 6125 F iii. Hannah Jane NUNN was born on 4 Aug 1872 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OH, died on 20 Jan 1965 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK at age 92, and was buried in Jan 1965 in Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK, City Cemetery.

6126 F iv. Eva Rice NUNN was born on 14 Sep 1874 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OH.

6127 F v. Hulda Lee NUNN was born on 4 Feb 1876 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OH and died on 12 Jul 1945 at age 69.

6128 F vi. Tena Bell NUNN was born on 9 Aug 1878 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OH and died on 12 Mar 1951 at age 72.

6129 M vii. William Newton NUNN was born on 24 Jun 1880 in Corvallis, Benton Co., OH.

+ 6132 M x. John Henry NUNN was born on 10 Apr 1886 in Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX and died on 3 Jan 1956 in Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX at age 69.

6134 F xii. Pearlie Idealia NUNN was born on 6 Jul 1889 and died on 12 Sep 1895 at age 6.

2811. Charlotte CONGER was born in Mar 1850 in Pike Co., IN and died in 1916 in Oregon at age 66.

Charlotte married James S. WOOLEY on 16 Aug 1866 in Lane Co., OR. James was born in 1847 and died in 1927 at age 80.

2816. John S. CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1855 in Lane Co., OR, died on 6 May 1921 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR at age 65, and was buried in May 1921 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

General Notes:
John S. Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Pike Co., IN; Lane Co., OR (CFA I, p. 316)

John married Sarah Elizabeth RICKARD, daughter of Andrew RICKARD and Mary BARCLAY, on 25 Nov 1883. Sarah was born on 3 Dec 1863 in Benton Co., OH and died on 5 Aug 1942 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR at age 78.

+ 6136 M i. Benjamin F. CONGER was born on 19 Oct 1885 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR, died on 1 Apr 1949 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR at age 63, and was buried in Apr 1949 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

6137 M ii. Chester CONGER was born on 24 Nov 1892 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR and died on 26 Apr 1951 at age 58.

2818. Alice CONGER was born on 15 Sep 1849 in Indiana, died on 29 Apr 1925 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 75, and was buried in Apr 1925 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN, Walnut Hills Cemetery.

General Notes:
Alice Conger

DEATH: Death Certificate of Alice Conger Patterson, Department of Health, Sacramento, CA, Certificate #25-017758.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 774 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Alice married John K. PATTERSON, son of Ephraim PATTERSON and Susan W. THAYER, on 31 Dec 1868 in Pike Co., IN. John was born on 25 Aug 1842 in Gallia Co., OH, died on 15 Mar 1926 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN at age 83, and was buried in Mar 1926 in Walnut Hill Cemetery.

+ 6138 F i. Essie PATTERSON was born on 9 Nov 1869 in Pike Co., IN and died on 14 Mar 1947 at age 77.

6140 F iii. Ruby PATTERSON was born on 17 Jun 1874 in Pike Co., IN and died on 21 Jan 1959 at age 84.

6141 F iv. Grace PATTERSON was born on 3 Apr 1877 in Pike Co., IN and died in Apr 1968 at age 91.

6145 F viii. Mattie PATTERSON was born on 30 Apr 1885 in Pike Co., IN and died on 6 Oct 1968 at age 83.

2822. Francis E. CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1861 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN, died on 5 May 1928 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN at age 67, and was buried in May 1928 in Walnut Hills Cemetery.

General Notes:
Francis E. Conger

AKA: Fannie; Fanny (CFA I, p. 523, CFA II, p. 724); Frances Conger Johnson (CFA II, p. 724)

BIRTH: 1859, CFA I, p. 523; 24 Jan 1858/9 CFA II, p. 347; "b. 24 Jan 1861, not 1859" (CFA II, p. 724)

DEATH: Frances (Conger) Johnson, d. 5 Mar 1928 at Petersburg, IN, as Mrs. Whitlock. (CFA II, p. 724)

Francis married Theodore JOHNSON, son of Nelson JOHNSON and Martha A. HUMMER, on 12 Dec 1878 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN. Theodore was born about 15 Jul 1855 in Washington, Daviess Co., IN and died on 18 Feb 1921 in Indiana about age 65.

6149 F i. Jennie JOHNSON was born on 29 Dec 1880 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN and died on 13 Oct 1953 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 72.

+ 6150 M ii. Roy Nelson JOHNSON was born on 2 Dec 1890 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN and died on 28 Mar 1951 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN at age 60.

2839. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1863 in Knox Co., IN and died on 2 Jun 1944 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL at age 81.

General Notes:
Sarah Jane Conger

SPOUSE: Sarah Jane Conger was the 2nd spouse of Charles William Drew.

Sarah married Charles William DREW, son of Chesley DREW and Maletha BOLIN, about 11 Sep 1887 in Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL. Charles was born on 9 Mar 1858 in J. Creek Twp., Moultrie Co., IL and died on 12 Nov 1912 in Jonathan CreekTwp., Moultrie Co., IL at age 54.

+ 6151 M i. Guy DREW was born on 22 Jun 1888 in Jonathan CreekTwp., Moultrie Co., IL and died in Oct 1953 in East St. Louis, St. Clair Co., IL at age 65.

+ 6152 F ii. Nina DREW was born on 16 Oct 1889 in Jonathan CreekTwp., Moultrie Co., IL.

+ 6153 M iii. Francis DREW was born on 6 Jun 1891 in Jonathan CreekTwp., Moultrie Co., IL and died on 20 Aug 1962 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL at age 71.

+ 6154 M iv. Clifford DREW was born on 25 Aug 1892 in Moultrie Co., IL and died on 24 Mar 1959 in Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN at age 66.

+ 6155 F v. Hazel DREW was born on 30 May 1894 in Moultrie Co., IL, died on 8 Apr 1968 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL at age 73, and was buried in Apr 1968 in Warrensburg, Macon Co., IL, Illini Cemetery.

2840. Harriet CONGER was born in Nov 1865 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN and died in 1903 in Missouri at age 38.

6161 M i. Robert Lee TACKETT was born on 29 Sep 1892 in Mason City, Mason Co., IL and died on 22 Aug 1916 in Kinmundy, Marion Co., IL at age 23.

+ 6164 F iv. Martha TACKETT was born on 20 Dec 1900 in Mason City, Mason Co., IL, died on 21 Nov 1926 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL at age 25, and was buried in Nov 1926 in Greenhill Cemetery.

2849. Sarah Ellen CONGER was born on 17 Nov 1862 in Washington Twp., Gibson Co., IN and died on 2 Jun 1939 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN at age 76.

Sarah married Algernon Sidney FREDERICK, son of William Lawrence FREDERICK and Indiana FREDERICK, on 31 Mar 1881. Algernon was born on 7 Aug 1857 in Washington Twp., Gibson Co., IN and died on 28 Mar 1961 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN at age 103.

+ 6172 M i. James Jasper FREDERICK was born on 17 Nov 1882 and died on 9 Jul 1963 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN at age 80.

+ 6174 F iii. Olive May FREDERICK was born on 10 Aug 1887 and died on 8 Dec 1959 in Pike Co., IN at age 72.

2851. Joseph Clinton CONGER was born on 24 May 1868 in Gibson Co., IN and died on 17 Mar 1935 in Marmaduke, Greene Co., AR at age 66.

Joseph next married Matilda DICKERSON. Matilda was born on 14 Jul 1885 in Beachgrove, Greene Co., AR and died on 19 Oct 1929 in Marmaduke, Greene Co., AR at age 44.

6178 M i. Finis Thomas CONGER was born on 6 Mar 1907 and died in Dec 1977 at age 70.

6179 F ii. Fannie CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1909 and died in Dec 1911 at age 2.

6180 M iii. William Charles CONGER was born on 1 Apr 1912 and died on 24 May 1959 at age 47.

+ 6182 M v. Robert Perry CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1917 in Marmaduke, Greene Co., AR.

2859. Misouria Elizabeth EDWARDS was born on 31 Aug 1858 in Knox Co., IN, died on 19 Feb 1904 in Nr. Francisco, Gibson Co., IN at age 45, and was buried in Feb 1904 in Gibson Co., IN, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

General Notes:
Missouria Elizabeth Edwards

NAME-CONFLICT: Misouria Elizabeth Edwards by Daniel Lockwood; Missouri Elizabeth Edwards by others.

Misouria married Newton Alvey LOCKWOOD, son of George LOCKWOOD and Lydia Maria BUCHANAN. Newton was born on 21 Jul 1850 in Wabash Co., IL, died on 22 Feb 1936 in Decker Twp., Knox Co., IN at age 85, and was buried on 24 Feb 1936 in Francisco, Gibson Co., IN.

+ 6187 M i. Belva Ruth LOCKWOOD was born on 10 Oct 1879 in Knox Co., IN, died on 17 May 1938 in Knox Co., IN at age 58, and was buried in May 1938 in Knox Co., IN.

+ 6188 F ii. Iva LOCKWOOD was born on 23 Jan 1884 in Knox Co., IN, died on 23 Jul 1970 in Carmi, White Co., IL at age 86, and was buried in Jul 1970 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN.

+ 6189 M iii. Guy Ona LOCKWOOD was born on 25 Jul 1887 in Knox Co., IN, died on 13 Apr 1965 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH at age 77, and was buried in Apr 1965 in Francisco, Gibson Co., IN, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

+ 6190 F iv. Maude Lilly LOCKWOOD was born on 27 Apr 1891 in Knox Co., IN, died on 3 Mar 1956 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN at age 64, and was buried in Mar 1956 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN.

+ 6191 F v. Jessie May LOCKWOOD was born on 30 Dec 1897 in Knox Co., IN, died in Mar 1979 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 81, and was buried in Mar 1979 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN.

General Notes:
Etta Phillips

NAME-CONFLICT: Etta (Nancy Ellen) Phillips CFA I, p. 778.

2895. Hope DAVIDSON was born on 29 Aug 1862 in Pike Co., IN, died on 17 Feb 1913 at age 50, and was buried in Feb 1913 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN, Princeton IOOF.

2897. Florence DAVIDSON was born on 25 Dec 1865 in Pike Co., IN, died on 9 Jan 1947 at age 81, and was buried in Jan 1947 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN, Princeton IOOF.

Florence married Frank LOCKWOOD on 28 Aug 1894 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN.

2899. Clarence Yancey DAVIDSON was born on 15 Dec 1869 in Pike Co., IN, died on 29 Dec 1956 at age 87, and was buried in Dec 1956 in Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

Clarence married Elmina GOWEN. Elmina was born on 30 Oct 1872, died on 8 Mar 1955 at age 82, and was buried in Mar 1955 in Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

6227 F ii. Arminta DAVIDSON was born on 20 Nov 1899 and died on 24 May 1969 at age 69.

6232 F vii. Phavilla DAVIDSON was born on 22 Jul 1912 and died in Sep 1986 at age 74.

2900. Phoebe Ann DAVIDSON was born on 21 Dec 1873 in Pike Co., IN, died on 6 Aug 1949 in Pike Co., IN at age 75, and was buried in Aug 1949 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

General Notes:
Phoebe Ann Davidson

NAME-CONFLICT: Anna D. Davidson by Catherine (Hart) Conrad

Phoebe married Charles Byron Mc_ATEE on 7 Oct 1896 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN. Charles was born on 20 Aug 1872 in Pike Co., IN, died on 26 May 1937 in Pike Co., IN at age 64, and was buried in May 1937 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

+ 6233 F i. Mary Pha Mc_ATEE was born on 12 Oct 1897 in Pike Co., IN, died on 16 Jul 1969 in Dubois Co., IN at age 71, and was buried in Jul 1969 in Otwell, Pike Co., IN, Otwell IOOF Cemetery.

6234 M ii. Jasper Jacob Mc_ATEE was born on 31 May 1899 in Pike Co., IN, died on 26 Aug 1899 in Pike Co., IN, and was buried in Aug 1899 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

+ 6235 M iii. Leslie Byron Mc_ATEE was born on 28 Aug 1900 in Pike Co., IN, died on 24 Feb 1993 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL at age 92, and was buried in Feb 1993 in Greenwood, Johnson Co., IN, Greenwood Cemetery.

6236 F iv. Flora Elizabeth Mc_ATEE was born on 26 Jul 1902 in Pike Co., IN and died on 1 Nov 1976 in Oakland City, Gibson Co., IN at age 74.

Flora married Clarence CLAYTON on 18 Dec 1927 in Oakland City, Gibson Co., IN. Clarence was born on 12 Jan 1890 and died on 1 Jan 1973 in Oakland City, Gibson Co., IN at age 82.

6237 F v. Gertrude Davidson Mc_ATEE was born on 6 Aug 1905 in Pike Co., IN and died on 17 Dec 1906 in Pike Co., IN at age 1.

+ 6238 M vi. Charles Herbert Mc_ATEE was born on 4 Nov 1906 in Pike Co., IN, died in 1991 in Pike Co., IN at age 85, and was buried in 1991 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

+ 6239 M vii. Kenneth Forest Mc_ATEE was born on 17 Jun 1908 in Pike Co., IN, died on 9 Jun 1982 in Pike Co., IN at age 73, and was buried in Jun 1982 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

6240 M viii. Aaron Wallace Mc_ATEE was born on 25 Apr 1910, died on 4 Jan 1911, and was buried in Jan 1911 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

2903. Gertrude DAVIDSON was born on 9 Mar 1833 in Pike Co., IN and died in Jan 1968 at age 134.

2913. Peter J. PHILHOWER was born on 23 Dec 1799 in Mountainville, Hunterdon Co., NJ, died on 24 Apr 1890 in Cokesbury, Hunterdon Co., NJ at age 90, and was buried in Apr 1890 in Methodist Church.

General Notes:
Peter J. Philhower

OCCUPATION: Farmer, preacher

EMIGRATION: Left New Jersey in 1827 and settled in Indiana Co., PA. The family moved back to New Jersey in 1840.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 394 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Peter married Elizabeth APGAR, daughter of Nicholas APGAR and Mary BUNN, on 19 Aug 1820. Elizabeth was born on 5 Mar 1803 in Cokesbury, Hunterdon Co., NJ and died on 9 Oct 1868 in Cokesbury, Hunterdon Co., NJ at age 65.

6242 F i. Mary E. PHILHOWER was born on 30 Nov 1820 and died on 8 Feb 1882 at age 61.

6243 F ii. Susan PHILHOWER was born on 13 Sep 1822 and died on 30 Jun 1896 in Fairmount, Hunterdon Co., NJ at age 73.

6244 M iii. Nicholas PHILHOWER was born in 1824 and died in 1868 in Illinois at age 44.

6246 F v. Charity PHILHOWER was born in 1827 and died on 4 Nov 1903 at age 76.

+ 6247 M vi. Abraham Brewer PHILHOWER was born on 20 Jun 1829 in Indiana Co., PA, died on 4 Oct 1901 in Elmwood, Peoria Co., IL at age 72, and was buried in Oct 1901 in Elmwood, Peoria Co., IL, Elmwood Cemetery.

6248 M vii. Harmon H. PHILHOWER was born on 16 Sep 1831 and died on 11 Sep 1851 at age 19.

6251 F x. Catherine PHILHOWER was born on 15 Jul 1840 and died on 23 Apr 1920 at age 79.

6252 M xi. Silas PHILHOWER was born on 18 Jun 1843 and died on 11 Sep 1851 at age 8.

6253 F xii. Elizabeth PHILHOWER was born on 18 Jun 1843 and died on 21 Jul 1926 at age 83.

6254 F xiii. Sarah Ellen PHILHOWER was born on 1 Jun 1844 and died in Apr 1930 at age 85.

6255 F xiv. Martha Ann PHILHOWER was born on 20 Sep 1846 and died on 7 Nov 1930 at age 84.

6256 F xv. Hannah Maria PHILHOWER was born on 23 Jan 1850 and died on 19 Sep 1851 at age 1.

Adelbert married Lillis Belle THOMPSON. Lillis was born in 1860 and died in 1927 at age 67.

Earle married Ethel M. FETTERLY. Ethel was born in 1895 and died in 1972 at age 77.

2947. Martha Caroline HAYDEN was born on 5 Oct 1823 in Butler Co., OH, died on 3 Oct 1859 in Crawfordsville, Fountain Co., IN at age 35, and was buried in Oct 1859 in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Martha married John Newton Mc_CONNELL, son of Ezekiel Mc_CONNELL and Margaret GASTON, on 3 May 1843 in Hamilton, Butler Co., OH. John was born on 22 Oct 1822 in Butler Co., OH, died on 18 Dec 1891 in Crawfordsville, Fountain Co., IN at age 69, and was buried in Dec 1891 in Oak Hill Cemetery.

6261 F i. Laura Agnes Mc_CONNELL was born on 19 Feb 1844 in Crawfordsville, Fountain Co., IN and died on 8 Mar 1863 at age 19.

+ 6262 F ii. Lucinda Gaston Mc_CONNELL was born on 11 Jan 1848 in Crawfordsville, Fountain Co., IN, died on 11 May 1887 in Danville, Vermilion Co., IL at age 39, and was buried in May 1887 in Spring Hill Cemetery.

6263 F iii. Emma Rebecca Mc_CONNELL was born on 22 Nov 1850 in Crawfordsville, Fountain Co., IN.

6264 F iv. Martha Caroline Mc_CONNELL was born on 14 Apr 1853 in Crawfordsville, Fountain Co., IN.

6265 F v. Mary Julia Mc_CONNELL was born on 13 Sep 1855 in Crawfordsville, Fountain Co., IN and died on 13 Apr 1896 at age 40.

6266 F vi. Margaret W. Mc_CONNELL was born on 4 Feb 1858 in Crawfordsville, Fountain Co., IN and died on 1 Sep 1871 at age 13.

6267 M vii. Ezekiel W. Mc_CONNELL was born on 4 Feb 1858 in Crawfordsville, Fountain Co., IN and died on 24 Aug 1875 at age 17.

2948. Elizabeth Ann THARPE was born on 17 Aug 1834 in Virginia and died on 6 Dec 1913 in Auburn, Ritchie Co., WV at age 79.

Elizabeth married Isaac HAYDEN, son of Thomas Osburn HAYDEN and Mary HAYDEN, on 20 Feb 1851. Isaac was born on 1 Aug 1821 in Rostraver Twp., Wesmoreland Co., PA and died on 6 Feb 1894 in Auburn, Ritchie Co., WV at age 72.

2949. Mercy Elizabeth SUTTON was born on 15 Aug 1847 in Osage Co., MO and died about 1 Jun 1924 in Des Moines, Union Co., NM about age 76.

General Notes:
Mercy Elizabeth Sutton

Problem: Was the date of death, 1 Jun 1924 or 3 Jun 1924, CFA II, p. 419 and 436?

Mercy married James SIMMONS, son of James Thomas SIMMONS and Marie TROMMEL, on 2 Nov 1862 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS. James was born on 3 Jul 1838 in Indiana and died on 10 Mar 1905 in Broken Arrow, Tulsa/Wagoner Co., OK at age 66.

6273 M v. Joseph Henry SIMMONS was born on 25 Apr 1871 and died on 11 Jan 1922 at age 50.

6274 F vi. Rebecca Jane SIMMONS was born on 26 Jan 1877 in Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK and died on 11 Jan 1967 in Broken Arrow, Tulsa/Wagoner Co., OK at age 89.

6275 F vii. Nancy Ellen SIMMONS was born on 5 Feb 1880 and died on 4 Mar 1955 in Broken Arrow, Tulsa/Wagoner Co., OK at age 75.

+ 6276 M viii. Stephen Boles SIMMONS was born between 22 Nov 1885 and 1888 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK and died on 22 Feb 1953 in Broken Arrow, Tulsa/Wagoner Co., OK.

General Notes:
Ellison Conger, Jr.

PARENTS: Ellison Conger and Lucy

LAND: On 1 Feb 1840, Ellison Conger, Jr., and George Lewis and wife, Hetty, of Newark deeded property to Ellison Conger, Judson Conger and Alfred Conger, all of them living in Newark.

6278 M i. George Field CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1837 and died on 1 May 1838 at age 1.

6279 M ii. Charles Ellison CONGER was born on 30 Apr 1838 and died on 31 Aug 1839 at age 1.

6280 F iii. Clara B. CONGER was born in 1855 and died on 29 Jan 1874 at age 19.

2983. Alfred CONGER was born in 1824 in New Jersey and died on 25 Nov 1902 in Elizabeth, Union Co., NJ at age 78.

General Notes:
Alfred Conger

PARENTS: Ellison Conger and Lucy

CENSUS: 1850, in Essex Co., NJ, Newark, clerk, living with brother Judson.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 713 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Hosiery business, invented a chest protector and made a fortune in royalites
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 53 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Clerk (CFA II, p. 713)

3010. Richard Stephen CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1847 in Utica, Oneida Co., NY and died on 21 Oct 1938 at age 91.

Richard married Julia Ann WEEKS. Julia was born in 1845 in Osiola, Lewis Co., NY and died on 13 Jan 1892 at age 47.

6285 M i. Clarence Winfield CONGER was born on 30 Sep 1870 and died on 17 Feb 1911 at age 40.

Richard next married Carrie Gertrude CADY on 26 Sep 1894 in Norwich, Chenango Co., NY.

3012. Caroline Hopkins CONGER was born on 16 Sep 1852 in Utica, Oneida Co., NY and died on 22 Sep 1940 at age 88.

6288 F ii. Mary HEFFERMAN was born on 21 Dec 1885 and died on 30 May 1904 at age 18.

6289 F iii. Catherine HEFFERMAN was born on 17 Jun 1881 and died on 3 Apr 1917 at age 35.

3013. George Henry CONGER was born on 22 Jul 1854 in Utica, Oneida Co., NY and died on 10 Dec 1941 at age 87.

General Notes:
George Henry Conger

DIVORCE: The marriage of George Henry Conger and Estelle Mae Walrod ended in divorce.

George married Estelle Mae WALROD on 10 Aug 1879 in Delmar, Clinton Co., IA. Estelle was born on 25 Aug 1864 in Welton, Clinton Co., IA and died on 2 Feb 1912 at age 47.

George next married Catherine Jane BURKE on 26 Jan 1887. Catherine was born on 26 Jan 1868 in Canada.

6291 M i. Arthur William CONGER was born on 26 Nov 1888 and died on 10 Oct 1916 at age 27.

+ 6292 F ii. Florence Minnie CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1890 and died on 12 May 1974 at age 84.

+ 6294 M iv. Laurence Burke CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1895 and died in Aug 1973 at age 77.

+ 6295 M v. Eugene Dunham CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1899 in Rochester, Fulton Co., NY and died on 24 Oct 1994 at age 94.

+ 6296 M vi. Ralph Remington CONGER was born on 16 Mar 1911 in Rochester, Fulton Co., NY and died on 22 Jun 1991 in Margate, Broward Co., FL at age 80.

3014. Remington CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1856 in Utica, Oneida Co., NY and died on 16 Nov 1942 at age 86.

General Notes:
Remington Conger

OCCUPATION: Taught printing at the Rochester School for the Deaf, Rochester, NY.

6297 F i. Inez Abigail CONGER was born on 8 Apr 1878 and died on 22 Nov 1966 at age 88.

6298 M ii. Byron CONGER was born on 23 Jul 1880 and died on 27 Nov 1894 at age 14.

3025. William Morris CONGER was born on 23 Nov 1821 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died on 10 Apr 1877 at age 55.

William married Charlotte ACKLEY on 25 May 1845 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. Charlotte was born on 10 Aug 1826 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died on 19 Jun 1909 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA at age 82.

+ 6299 M i. William Higgins CONGER was born on 7 Apr 1846 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died on 5 Feb 1920 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA at age 73.

+ 6300 M ii. Theodore Holmes Knight CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1847 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died on 25 Sep 1898 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA at age 50.

6301 F iii. Sarah Powell CONGER was born on 24 Sep 1849 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died on 18 Apr 1851 at age 1.

6302 M iv. John Ash CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1851 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died on 27 Dec 1853 at age 2.

6303 F v. Sarah Cecelia CONGER was born on 7 Aug 1855 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

6304 M vi. Sidney Brewer CONGER was born on 4 Sep 1858 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died on 21 Mar 1872 at age 13.

6305 M vii. Charles Edward CONGER was born on 16 Feb 1861 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died in Aug 1862 at age 1.

6306 F viii. Charlotte Virginia CONGER was born on 5 Jun 1864 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

3030. Sarah M. CONGER was born on 26 Oct 1833 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

Sarah married William P. GILPIN. William was born on 17 Aug 1834 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died on 3 Nov 1884 at age 50.

6307 F i. Anna E. GILPIN was born on 21 Sep 1857 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

6308 M ii. John C. GILPIN was born on 9 Mar 1859 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

6309 M iii. William GILPIN was born on 19 Dec 1861 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

6310 M iv. George B. M. GILPIN was born on 1 Jul 1864 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

6311 M v. Charles F. GILPIN was born on 13 Mar 1865 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

6312 F vi. Elizabeth GILPIN was born on 17 Aug 1868 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

6313 F vii. Sarah GILPIN was born on 20 Jul 1869 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died on 12 Oct 1886 at age 17.

6314 M viii. William P. GILPIN was born on 23 Dec 1870 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died on 5 Jun 1871.

6315 F ix. Lulu N. GILPIN was born on 9 May 1872 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

6316 F x. Laura E. GILPIN was born on 11 Aug 1875 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

General Notes:
James Jackson Gardiner

CONFLICT-BIRTH: CFA II, p. 314, seems to imply that William F. and James Jackson Gardiner were twins. Then lists the birth date of William F., as 15 May 1818 and James Jackson, as both 15 May 1818 and 18 May 1818.

QUESTION-CHILDREN: Who was the mother of the children of James Jackson Gardiner?

6317 M i. George Fulton GARDINER was born on 21 Feb 1853 in Oshawa, , Ontario, Canada and died on 23 Jul 1926 in Hornell, Steuben Co., NY at age 73.

6318 M ii. Franklin Cuvier GARDINER was born on 20 Oct 1854 in Newcastle, , Ontario, Canada and died on 5 Dec 1902 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at age 48.

6319 M iii. Allen Fisher GARDINER was born on 15 Feb 1857 in Mariposa, , Ontario, Canada and died on 17 Mar 1879 in Silver Cliff, Custer Co., CO at age 22.

6320 M iv. William James GARDINER was born on 5 Jan 1859 in Orono, , Ontario, Canada and died on 2 Apr 1937 in Oak, Nuckolls Co., NE at age 78.

6321 M v. Thomas Howard GARDINER was born on 16 Mar 1861 in Nottawasogo, , Ontario, Canada.

6322 M vi. Charles Wesley GARDINER was born on 15 Apr 1863 in Singhampton, , Ontario, Canada and died on 25 Dec 1940 in Pico, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 77.

+ 6323 F vii. Mary Emily Content GARDINER was born on 25 Jun 1867 in Oshawa, , Ontario, Canada and died about 27 Jul 1940 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada about age 73.

James next married Emily FISHER. Emily was born on 27 Apr 1822 in Kingston, , Ontario, Canada and died on 10 Jun 1906 at age 84.

General Notes:
William Goldsmith

PARENTS: John Goldsmith and Phoebe Orser

CENSUS-CHILDREN: Children's names appeared in the 1861 census, CFA II, p. 321.

William married Harriet SHIBLEY, daughter of John SHIBLEY and Catherine FROLICK. Harriet was born on 25 Apr 1825.

+ 6326 M iii. John Nelson GOLDSMITH was born on 26 Feb 1851 in Harrowsmith, , Ontario, Canada and died on 6 Oct 1932 in Carievall, , Saskatchewan, Canada at age 81.

3052. Abraham Bogart CONGER was born on 5 Jul 1814 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 24 May 1887 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY at age 72.

General Notes:
Abraham Bogart Conger

EDUCATION: Abraham Bogart Conger graduated from Columbia University and was also a tutor there. He received his B.A. in 1831 and an A.M. in 1834.

PUBLIC_SERVICE: He was a New York Senator and the President of the New York State Agricultural Society.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 10 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Abraham married Mary Rutgers Mc_Crea HEDGES on 12 Nov 1836 in New York, , NY. Mary was born on 4 Apr 1819 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 26 May 1884 in Dobbs Ferry, Westchester Co., NY at age 65.

6331 F i. Katherine Rutgers CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1837 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

6332 M ii. Henry Rutgers CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1842 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 13 Nov 1856 at age 14.

6333 M iii. Arthur Bogart CONGER was born on 13 Jul 1843 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 7 Feb 1844.

6334 F iv. Katherine Rutgers CONGER was born on 30 Nov 1844 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 3 Aug 1926 at age 81.

+ 6335 M v. Theodore Hedges CONGER was born on 7 Nov 1847 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

6336 F vi. Wilhelmina Bogart CONGER was born on 11 Apr 1848 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

+ 6337 M vii. Clarence Rapelje CONGER was born on 13 Mar 1851 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 22 Jan 1911 at age 59.

6338 F viii. Mary Mc_Crea CONGER was born on 13 Jul 1853 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 12 Nov 1876 at age 23.

+ 6339 M ix. Arthur Bloomfield CONGER was born on 2 Mar 1854 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 5 Sep 1920 in Rosemont, Montgomery Co., PA at age 66.

6340 F x. Anna Hedges CONGER was born on 2 Oct 1856 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 16 Oct 1857 at age 1.

6341 M xi. Herbert Trowbridge CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1857 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

6342 F xii. Helen De_Peyster CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1859 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

6343 F xiii. Laura Van_Horn CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1861 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 29 Aug 1861.

3055. Sarah Bogart CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1820 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 26 Aug 1899 in Orange, Essex Co., NJ at age 78.

Sarah married Edward Dennis BRYAN on 12 Sep 1845. Edward was born on 12 Jun 1812 in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA and died on 30 Nov 1888 at age 76.

6344 F i. Katherine H. BRYAN was born on 22 Aug 1846 in Orange, Essex Co., NJ and died on 9 Jan 1894 at age 47.

6345 M ii. Richard W. D. BRYAN was born on 8 Oct 1849 in Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

6347 M iv. Wilhelmus Bogart BRYAN was born on 6 Jul 1854 in Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

6348 M v. Arthur Vernon BRYAN was born on 11 May 1856 in Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

6349 F vi. Matilda Parsons BRYAN was born on 4 Mar 1859 in Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

6350 M vii. John Conger BRYAN was born on 30 Jul 1860 in Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

Mary married Amasa Stetson FREEMAN, son of Nathaniel C. FREEMAN and Charlotte KITTELL, on 10 Apr 1850 in New York, , NY. Amasa was born on 6 Oct 1823 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA and died on 27 Apr 1898 in Haverstraw, Rockland Co., NY at age 74.

6351 M i. John Conger FREEMAN was born on 7 Mar 1851 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 11 Jan 1875 at age 23.

6352 M ii. Francis Parkman FREEMAN was born on 13 May 1852 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 31 May 1858 at age 6.

6353 M iii. Amasa Stetson FREEMAN was born on 18 Oct 1853 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 27 May 1858 at age 4.

6354 F iv. Caroline Kettell FREEMAN was born on 18 Nov 1855 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 14 May 1860 at age 4.

6355 F v. Charlotte FREEMAN was born on 13 Nov 1858 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

6356 F vi. Mary Bogart FREEMAN was born on 23 Dec 1860 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

6357 M vii. Edward Prentis FREEMAN was born on 3 Feb 1865 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

3057. Wilhelmus Bogart CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1827 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 17 May 1887 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA at age 60.

Wilhelmus married Harriet Reynolds TUFTS on 4 Dec 1851 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA. Harriet was born on 5 May 1833 in Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA.

+ 6358 M i. Wilhelmus Bogart CONGER was born on 15 Sep 1853 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA and died on 19 Feb 1899 at age 45.

6359 M ii. John CONGER was born on 29 Apr 1856 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.

6360 F iii. Sarah Eunice CONGER was born on 25 Nov 1857 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.

6361 M iv. Abraham Bogart CONGER was born in Jul 1859 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA and died in Jul 1959 at age 100.

6362 F v. Catherine Rutgers CONGER was born on 5 Jul 1860 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.

6363 M vi. Robert E. Lee CONGER was born on 2 Jul 1863 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA and died on 2 Oct 1865 at age 2.

6364 F vii. Wilhelmina Bogart CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1871 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.

3058. Katherine Rutgers CONGER was born on 31 May 1830 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 6 Aug 1868 at age 38.

General Notes:
Katherine Rutgers Conger

COMMENT: Underlined in CFA I, but no family group entry.

Katherine married Leander Van_Ess ROBINSON on 11 Jun 1857 in New York, , NY. Leander was born on 4 May 1830 in Orient, Suffolk Co., NY and died on 14 May in Glencoe, Volusia Co., FL.

6365 F i. Sarah Conger ROBINSON was born on 9 Jun 1858 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

6366 M ii. Wilhelmus Bogart ROBINSON was born on 19 Nov 1859 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

6367 M iii. Leander Van_Ess ROBINSON was born on 12 Jul 1864 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died in Jan 1866 at age 1.

6368 F iv. Eliza Day ROBINSON was born on 3 Feb 1867 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 16 Oct 1896 at age 29.

3059. Margaret Elsworth CONGER was born on 6 Oct 1808 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 13 Dec 1863 at age 55.

3060. John Smith CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1812 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died about 30 Sep 1860 about age 47.

General Notes:
John Smith Conger

Problem: Was the date of death, 20 Sep 1860 or 30 Sep 1860? Both listed, in CFA I.

John married Cornelia MISEROLE on 9 Sep 1835 in Bushwick, Kings Co., NY. Cornelia was born in Bushwick, Kings Co., NY.

John next married Elizabeth VAN_AMRINAGE on 8 May 1850 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY. Elizabeth died on 15 Apr 1900 in Belleville, Essex Co., NJ.

6373 M i. William Frederick CONGER was born on 3 Dec 1851 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 3 Dec 1851 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

6374 M ii. George CONGER was born on 14 Mar 1853 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

6375 F iii. Elizabeth Osborne CONGER was born on 16 Apr 1855 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 3 Jul 1858 at age 3.

6376 F iv. Margaret Ellsworth CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1857 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 27 Mar 1857 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

3062. Andrew CONGER was born on 23 May 1817 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died in Mar 1859 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY at age 41.

General Notes:
Andrew Conger

PARENTS: Joshua Conger and Maria Luquer

COMMENT: Middle initial might have been "K."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 713 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: 1850 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY

CENSUS: 1850 in New York, Orange County, Montgomery, page 131, 30 September 1850
Conger, Andrew, 35, male, tobacconist, assets 2000, born NY
Emily, 30, female, born NY
Cornelia, age 8, female, at school, born NY
Andrew, age 6, male, at school, born NY
Isabella, age 3 female, born NY
James, 8 months, male, born NY
Clinton, Margaret E. age 39
Clinton, Dewitt, age 22, no occupation
Colwell, John M., clerk
Short, Ann, age 20, female, born Ireland
(Furnished by Trish A. Archer)

DEATH: After Abt. 1855 and prior to the 1860 census of Orange Co., NY

Andrew married Emily HEARD, daughter of Samuel HEARD and Elizabeth THOMPSON, on 20 Jan 1841 in Blooming Grove, Orange Co., NY. Emily was born in 1819 in Blooming Grove, Orange Co., NY.

+ 6377 M i. Samuel Willis CONGER was born on 14 Feb 1852 in New York, died on 27 May 1919 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 67, and was buried in May 1919 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Rosehill Cemetery.

3064. Eliza Reeves CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1826 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 7 Sep 1872 in Newark at age 46.

Eliza married Edward Charles GENET. Edward was born about 1824 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

3065. Anna Pamela CONGER was born on 25 Nov 1830 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 11 Feb 1923 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY at age 92.

General Notes:
Anna Pamela Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Anna Pamela, not Pamela Ann, CFA II, p. 719 & 725.

Anna married William Henry WARNER on 2 Nov 1852. William was born on 16 Jun 1825 in East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT and died on 1 Sep 1897 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 72.

6383 M i. Seldon Waite WARNER was born on 2 Feb 1854 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

6384 F ii. Kate Schuyler WARNER was born on 21 Oct 1855 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

6385 M iii. Edwin Hall WARNER was born on 21 Feb 1858 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

6386 M iv. Joseph Lowery WARNER was born on 28 May 1862 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

6387 F v. Anna Kissam WARNER was born on 28 Dec 1867 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

3066. John Peter CONGER was born on 5 Sep 1816 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 20 Feb 1849 in Houston, Harris Co., TX at age 32.

John married Messaniah Elizabeth SESSUMS on 10 Sep 1840 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. Messaniah was born on 13 Oct 1825 in Laurance Co., TX.

+ 6388 F i. Ann Eliza CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1843 in Houston, Harris Co., TX and died in 1859 in Houston, Harris Co., TX at age 16.

6390 M iii. Alexander CONGER was born on 22 Mar 1849 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

Henry married Zulena KELLOGG on 25 Jan 1845. Zulena was born on 18 Nov 1823 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 24 Jan 1858 at age 34.

6391 M i. Hiram Elliott CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1846 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 24 Sep 1846 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

6392 F ii. Zulena Pamela CONGER was born on 21 Aug 1848 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 22 Jan 1875 at age 26.

6393 F iii. Ella Louise CONGER was born on 29 Jan 1852 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

6394 M iv. William Henry CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1856 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

John married Elizabeth DIANOCK on 3 Jun 1849 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Elizabeth was born on 26 Mar 1830 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI and died on 2 Nov 1860 at age 30.

6395 M i. Hiram Warren CONGER was born on 29 May 1850 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, died on 17 Oct 1909 at age 59, and was buried in Oct 1909 in Racine, Racine Co., WI, Mound Cemetery.

Hiram married Ida Rosetta BULL, daughter of Stephen BULL and Ellen Catherine KELLOGG, on 16 Feb 1881 in Racine, Racine Co., WI. Ida was born on 8 Jun 1854 in Racine, Racine Co., WI, died on 12 Oct 1907 at age 53, and was buried in Oct 1907 in Racine, Racine Co., WI, Mound Cemetery.

6396 F ii. Caroline Foster CONGER was born on 3 Feb 1852 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI and died on 19 Apr 1855 at age 3.

6397 F iii. Elizabeth Van_Vleck CONGER was born on 14 Jul 1857 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.

Caroline married Isaac Newton FOSTER on 22 Mar 1848 in Honesdale, Wayne Co., PA. Isaac was born on 24 Jan 1824 in Honesdale, Wayne Co., PA.

6398 F i. Susan Conger FOSTER was born on 4 Jun 1850 in Honesdale, Wayne Co., PA.

6399 F ii. Grace Anna FOSTER was born on 29 Mar 1858 in Honesdale, Wayne Co., PA.

Phoebe married Mills P. BAKER on 11 Nov 1852. Mills was born on 18 May 1815 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

6400 M i. George Washington BAKER was born on 30 Dec 1853 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 10 Nov 1858 at age 4.

6401 F ii. Kate BAKER was born on 21 May 1858 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

6402 M iii. John Conger BAKER was born on 18 May 1861 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

6403 F iv. Georgiana BAKER was born on 17 Apr 1863 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

6404 M v. James Elliott BAKER was born on 10 May 1866 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

6405 F vi. Jennie BAKER was born on 20 Apr 1871 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

Hiram married Katie SHEPHARD on 24 Jun 1868 in Honesdale, Wayne Co., PA. Katie was born in 1847 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 5 Apr 1881 at age 34.

6406 M i. Foster Shepherd CONGER was born on 2 Oct 1870 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 30 Jun 1872 at age 1.

6407 F ii. Dora Marchant CONGER was born on 30 Mar 1874 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

6408 M iii. John Elliott CONGER was born on 12 Jan 1878 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 20 Mar 1896 at age 18.

3095. Stephen Marshall CONGER was born on 13 Jul 1835 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 10 Feb 1909 at age 73.

General Notes:
Stephen Marshall Conger

CHILDREN: 4 children, according to CFA I, p. 481

BIOGRAPHY: According to "Canadian Biography," p. 575:
"Mr. Conger's life has been an active one. Before attaining his majority, he took charge of the "Picton GAZETTE," which, in connection with his brother, John William, has continued to be managed by them. Besides the onorous duty of editing and managing a weekly paper since 1856, Mr. Conger has served the county and town in many capacities. He has been repeatedly a member of the town council, chairman of the high school board, etc., besides being a member of the Masonic craft for many years, in which he has filled some of the most eminent positions. In religion he holds to the faith of his progenitors, who were mostly Methodists; and in politics has always been a Liberal - Conservative. He is the recognized head of the Conger family in Canada, and wears the honor with quiet dignity, as it suits him best."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 481 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: Death dates are from the cemetery markers. Name and location of the cemetery not listed.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 481 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Stephen married Mary Jane Mc_DONALD, daughter of David Mc_DONALD and Unknown, in 1862. Mary was born on 8 Mar 1839 and died in 1909 at age 70.

+ 6411 M iii. Charles Staples CONGER was born on 27 Jun 1869 and died on 14 Oct 1897 at age 28.

General Notes:
Peter DeSigney Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Peter Desidnia (DeSigney) Conger, CFA I, p. 76; Peter De Sidnia (De Signia) Conger (CFA II, p. 184).

Jonathan married Margaret BULL, daughter of Hiram BULL and Amanda UNKNOWN, on 22 Oct 1861.

Jonathan next married Mary Ann MITCHELL, daughter of John MITCHELL and Hannah UNKNOWN, on 9 Nov 1867.

3115. Stephen Benson CONGER was born on 11 Dec 1833 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada, died on 18 Jul 1868 at age 34, and was buried in Jul 1868 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada.

General Notes:
Stephen Benson Conger

PARENTS: David Stoddard Conger and Elizabeth Benson

Stephen married Eliza Hanley BOLTON on 10 Mar 1859 in Sophiasburg, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada. Eliza was born on 26 Sep 1835 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada, died on 20 Sep 1921 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada at age 85, and was buried in Sep 1921 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Glenwood Cemetery.

6421 M i. David Stoddard CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1860 and died on 26 Jul 1875 at age 14.

+ 6422 M ii. Frederick Albert CONGER was born on 9 Nov 1862 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada, died on 23 Dec 1940 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada at age 78, and was buried in Dec 1940 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN.

6423 M iii. Stephen Benson CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1864 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 2 Mar 1956 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada at age 91.

Stephen married Alice Cleveland ROOD on 27 Nov 1890 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN.

6424 F iv. Alice Eliza CONGER was born on 16 Dec 1866 and died on 24 Feb 1965 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada at age 98.

+ 6425 M v. Joseph James CONGER was born on 26 Nov 1868 in Canada, died on 10 Jan 1931 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN at age 62, and was buried in Jan 1931 in Roselawn Cemetery.

3116. Nelson Bates CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1836 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 20 Mar 1896 in Canada at age 60.

Nelson married Melissa CRONK on 4 Sep 1871 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada. Melissa was born on 21 Aug 1839 in Sophiasburg, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada, died on 1 Oct 1929 at age 90, and was buried in Oct 1929 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Glenwood Cemetery.

6426 F i. Grace Stoddard CONGER was born on 5 Sep 1875 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada, died in Jul 1964 in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada at age 88, and was buried in Jul 1964 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada.

6427 M ii. Edward Cronk CONGER was born on 24 Sep 1878 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 4 Nov 1912 at age 34.

6428 M iii. Arnold Bates CONGER was born on 13 Sep 1882 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 27 Apr 1950 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at age 67.

3117. Roger David CONGER was born on 19 Oct 1838 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 9 Dec 1905 at age 67.

+ 6429 F i. Emily Elizabeth CONGER was born on 6 Oct 1870 in Belleville, Hastings, Ontario, Canada and died about 10 Mar 1938 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada about age 67.

+ 6430 M ii. Arthur James CONGER was born on 28 Aug 1878 in Belleville, Hastings, Ontario, Canada, died about 21 Dec 1932 about age 54, and was buried about Dec 1932 in Geismer, Ascension Parish, LA.

+ 6431 M iii. Edwin David CONGER was born on 30 Mar 1881 in Belleville, Hastings, Ontario, Canada and died in Dec 1948 in Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada at age 67.

3119. James Adna CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1841 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada, died on 28 Aug 1921 in Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada at age 79, and was buried in Aug 1921 in Belleville, Hastings, Ontario, Belleville Cemetery.

General Notes:
James Adna Conger

OCCUPATION: Merchant

ORGANIZATIONS: Mason

HOBBIES: Genealogy

James married Elizabeth Sophia DEMPSEY, daughter of William Thomas DEMPSEY and Charlotte BRICKMAN, on 14 Sep 1869 in Albury, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born on 28 Jun 1857 in Albury, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada, died on 20 Dec 1932 in Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada at age 75, and was buried in Dec 1932 in Belleville, Hastings, Ontario, Belleville Cemetery.

6432 F i. Lottie Erminie CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1875 in Belleville, Hastings, Ontario, Canada and died on 22 Sep 1921 at age 46.

6433 M ii. William Stoddard CONGER was born on 23 Mar 1878 in Belleville, Hastings, Ontario, Canada and died on 3 Apr 1938 at age 60.

6434 M iii. Russell Roger CONGER was born on 20 Jul 1880 in Belleville, Hastings, Ontario, Canada and died on 7 Apr 1884 at age 3.

+ 6435 M iv. Karl Bidwell CONGER was born on 30 Sep 1885 in Belleville, Hastings, Ontario, Canada, died on 14 Jan 1966 in Ottawa, Carleston, Ontario, Canada at age 80, and was buried in Jan 1966 in Pinecrest Cemetery.

+ 6436 M v. Charles Gerald CONGER was born on 9 Jul 1889 in Belleville, Hastings, Ontario, Canada, died on 20 Aug 1923 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at age 34, and was buried in Aug 1923 in Toronto, York, Ontario, Prospect Cemetery.

3122. Phoebe Ann CONGER was born on 12 Jul 1825 in Canada and died on 14 Jul 1903 in Vinton, Benton Co., IA at age 78.

General Notes:
Phoebe Ann Conger

PARENTS: Samuel Wilmet Conger and Martha Van Laricum

FATHER: It is believed her father was (Samuel) Wilmet Conger, 1806, the s/o Willson Seymour Conger, 1778. Her mother was Martha Van Blairicum or Van Lairicum. The latter spelling was given on an affidavit dtd 22 Oct 1891 when her dtr, Phoebe, applied for a widow's pension.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 333 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Phoebe married Nathaniel HENNAGIR, son of Daniel HENNAGIR and Martha UNKNOWN, on 23 Jun 1884 in Clark, Durham, Ontario, Canada. Nathaniel was born on 12 Oct 1823 in Peru, Clinton Co., NY and died on 3 Aug 1891 in Bradford, Franklin Co., IA at age 67.

6438 F ii. Mary Martha HENNAGIR was born on 5 Aug 1845 in Ontario, Canada and died on 10 Jul 1936 in Nashua, Chickasaw Co., IA at age 90.

6441 M v. George HENNAGIR was born on 5 Mar 1850 in De Kalb Co., IL and died in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA.

+ 6442 F vi. Caroline HENNAGIR was born on 16 Feb 1852 in De Kalb Co., IL, died on 8 Mar 1919 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA at age 67, and was buried in Mar 1919 in Deming, Whatcom Co., WA, Kendall Cemetery.

6447 F xi. Hattie HENNAGIR was born on 28 Feb 1861 in De Kalb Co., IL and died on 2 Jul 1950 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA at age 89.

General Notes:
Stephen Conger

PARENTS: Samuel Wilmet Conger and Martha Van Laricum

CENSUS: 1880, he was 46 and she was 45 (CFA I, p. 476)

RESIDENCES: Big Grove Twp., Benton Co. IA in 1880

PARENTS-QUESTION: His parents were born in Canada. Who were his parents? Did they have a link to John Belconger?

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 476 & CFA II, p. 722

CENSUS: 1880, in Benton Co., IA, Big Grove Twp., 46 years old born in Canada, parents born in Canada (CFA I, p. 476)

+ 6452 M i. William CONGER was born about 1858 in Illinois and died about 1893 in Vinton, Benton Co., IA about age 35.

+ 6453 M ii. Willis CONGER was born in 1860 in Illinois, died in 1944 at age 84, and was buried in 1944 in Vinton, Benton Co., IA, Fairview Cemetery.

3124. David CONGER was born on 16 Nov 1826 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died on 6 Feb 1887 at age 60.

David married Sarah WINTERROWD on 11 Feb 1847. Sarah was born on 24 May 1830 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN.

6456 F i. Caroline CONGER was born on 5 Jun 1846 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died in Sep 1864 at age 18.

+ 6457 M ii. Sidney CONGER was born on 28 Apr 1850 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN, died on 6 Oct 1911 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN at age 61, and was buried in Oct 1911 in Forest Hill Cemetery.

+ 6458 M iii. Frank J. CONGER was born on 13 Jun 1854 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN.

+ 6459 F iv. Mary Nevada CONGER was born on 20 Jul 1857 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died on 28 May 1891 at age 33.

+ 6460 M v. Joseph Winterrowd CONGER was born on 23 Nov 1860 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died on 4 Aug 1911 in Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 50.

6461 U vi. Orion CONGER was born on 19 Jul 1865 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died on 15 Mar 1874 at age 8.

6462 F vii. Clara CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1868 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died on 22 Mar 1874 at age 5.

3125. Elizabeth B. CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1828 in Union Twp., Butler Co., OH, died on 23 Mar 1909 in Clark Co., IL at age 81, and was buried in Mar 1909 in Martinsville, Clark Co., IL, Rupp Cemetery.

Elizabeth married William Peter WINTERROWD, son of Joseph WINTERROWD and Cynthia BONE, on 19 Feb 1847. William was born on 13 May 1826 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN, died on 25 Sep 1857 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN at age 31, and was buried in Sep 1857 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN, Norristown Cemetery.

6463 F i. Infant WINTERROWD was born on 23 Feb 1848 in Washington Twp., Shelby Co., IN and died on 23 Feb 1848 in Washington Twp., Shelby Co., IN.

6464 M ii. Hudson C. WINTERROWD was born on 3 Jun 1849 in Washington Twp., Shelby Co., IN, died on 2 Apr 1923 in Vigo Co., IL at age 73, and was buried in 1923 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN, Forest Hill Cemetery.

+ 6465 F iii. Margaret Annetta WINTERROWD was born on 31 Dec 1851 in Washington Twp., Shelby Co., IN, died on 19 Apr 1931 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN at age 79, and was buried in Apr 1931 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN, Forest Hill Cemetery.

+ 6466 M iv. Carey Rodeheimer WINTERROWD was born on 23 Jul 1854 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN, died on 20 Nov 1922 in Martinsville, Clark Co., IL at age 68, and was buried in Nov 1922 in Clark Co., IL, Rupp Cemetery.

+ 6467 M v. George W. WINTERROWD was born on 27 Jan 1857 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN, died in 1937 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA at age 80, and was buried in 1937 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, Golden Gate National Cemetery.

General Notes:
Hudson B. Conger

PARENTS: George Conger and Mary Jannett Blackleach

+ 6468 M i. John Fort CONGER was born in 1864 in Taylorville, Christian Co., IL and died between 1933 and 1936 in Iliff, Logan Co., CO.

6469 M ii. Lee CONGER was born about 1865 and died in Wallace, Lincoln Co., NE.

+ 6470 M iii. Joseph CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1867 in Martinsville, Clark Co., IL and died on 29 May 1950 in Fleming, Logan Co., CO at age 83.

George married Amy FRANCHER on 26 Feb 1861 in Paris, Edgar Co., IL. Amy was born on 11 May 1839 and died on 23 Sep 1876 in Westfield, Clark Co., IL at age 37.

6472 M i. Hiram Edgar CONGER was born on 19 Jan 1862 and died about 28 Feb 1887 about age 25.

6473 F ii. Mary Mahala CONGER was born on 16 Nov 1868 and died about 1940 about age 72.

+ 6475 M iv. David Jefferson CONGER was born on 8 Aug 1873 in Casey, Clark Co., IL, died on 19 Nov 1951 at age 78, and was buried in Nov 1951 in Truman, Martin Co., MN.

George next married Colista Viola GRUBBS on 2 Oct 1879 in Clark Co., IL. Colista was born on 10 Apr 1858, died in Franklin, , IN, and was buried in Bluffton, Wells Co., IN.

+ 6476 M i. Charles Everett CONGER was born on 27 Jun 1880 in Illinois, died on 3 Dec 1956 in Muncie, Delaware Co., IN at age 76, and was buried in Dec 1956 in Beech Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Adeline Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary Adelian Conger, CFA II, p. 267.

+ 6477 F i. Lillian LAINGOR was born on 8 Aug 1869 in Casey, Clark Co., IL and died on 7 Apr 1905 in Winfield, Cowley Co., KS at age 35.

General Notes:
Walter Conger

CENSUS: 1880, in Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR, with James Valentine, 18, brother-in-law, b. OH living with them

3136. Nancy Ann CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1833 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 9 May 1888 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN at age 55.

Nancy married James SNYDER on 31 Oct 1850. James was born on 1 Oct 1823 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 19 May 1877 in Marshall Co., IN at age 53.

6481 M i. Jefferson SNYDER was born on 3 Sep 1854 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 19 Aug 1885 at age 30.

6482 F ii. Delilah SNYDER was born on 19 Jul 1859 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

+ 6483 F iii. Josephine SNYDER was born on 25 Dec 1864 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

6484 M iv. James William SNYDER was born on 16 Oct 1866 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

6485 M v. Alburtus SNYDER was born on 1 Jan 1870 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

6486 U vi. Anslom Hower SNYDER was born on 3 Nov 1873 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

3137. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1834 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 15 May 1918 at age 83.

General Notes:
Mary Jane Conger

RESIDENCES: Abt. 1890, Mrs. John H. Chase (Mary Jane) of Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

Mary married John H. CHASE on 25 Mar 1856. John was born on 27 Feb 1833 in Indiana and died on 3 Oct 1911 at age 78.

6487 M i. Sidney Arthur CHASE was born on 7 Mar 1858 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

6488 M ii. William Henry CHASE was born on 1 Nov 1859 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

6489 M iii. Marion Ellsworth CHASE was born on 4 Aug 1862 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died in 1870 at age 8.

6490 M iv. Oliver Norton CHASE was born on 6 Sep 1864 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

6491 M v. Clarence Eugene CHASE was born on 14 Sep 1867 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

6492 M vi. Melvin A. CHASE was born on 4 Mar 1873 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

6493 F vii. Sarah Gertrude CHASE was born on 12 Dec 1877 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

3138. David Jefferson CONGER was born on 18 Jun 1838 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 12 Oct 1922 at age 84.

General Notes:
David Jefferson Conger

RESIDENCES: Avenue, Arkansas

RESIDENCES: Abt. 1890, New Albany, IN

David married Louise KELLY on 29 Feb 1860. Louise was born on 3 Aug 1842 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 21 Jun 1899 at age 56.

6494 M i. Eugene CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1863 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 15 Aug 1864 at age 1.

6495 F ii. Sarah Alice CONGER was born in 1865 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

3139. William Henry CONGER was born on 24 Oct 1842 in North Twp., Marshall Co., IN and died on 18 Dec 1910 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN at age 68.

General Notes:
William H. Conger

COMMENT-PROBLEM: In CFA I his name was omitted from the family and his brother, David Jefferson Conger, was mistakenly listed as having married, Lottie Smith.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 234 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN
RESIDENCES: Abt. 1890, on the homestead of his father, Marshall Co., IN

MILITARY: Company I, 155th Indiana Infantry, Feb. 1864-Aug 1865

MILITARY-OCCUPATION:
W.H. Conger was appointed postmaster [of Plymouth, IN] on July 1, 1897. This post office is at present rated third class; it was formerly second class. The chances are that before long it will be rated as a second class office again.

Mr. Conger was born in this county. For three years he was connected with the bicycle factor. Previous to that time he was farming. He is a Mason, and a member of the G.A.R. post. He enlisted on February 4, 1864, in Company I, 155th Indiana Infantry, and was mustered out in August 1865.
(Source: unknown - reprinted in Conger Confab, Vol. III, No. 3, Sep 1977)

COMMENT: Missing links are found in the most unusual ways. Wayne Hobbs Conger of 3235 N. Raceway Road, Indianapolis, In 46234 was interested in buying a copy of THE CONGER FAMILY OF AMERICA, be he nor his father were in it. His father, Harry Elmer Conger, 1870, was born in Plymouth, Marshall [Co.] IN. Wayne did not know his grandfather's name, but he was postmaster in Plymouth for many years.

Your editor wrote to Plymouth for this information but never did get an answer. Then over a year ago, Ottice Ridgley Bauman of Charles City, Iowa received a letter from her sister, Gladys Morris of Plymouth, IN. Gladys had enclosed a bulletin about the history of the county because there was a write-up and picture of W.H. Conger -- former postmaster of Plymouth. (Ottice and Gladys are granddaughters of Joseph Morris Conger, 1861, not in CFA [I]; daughters of Ottice Conger Ridgley.)
(Source: written by Maxine Leonard in Conger Confab, Vol. III, No. 3, Sep 1977)

RESIDENCES: Marshall Co., IN

BIOGRAPHY: William H. Conger
One of the first families to become permanently identified with the interests of Marshall county [IN] was the Congers, their founder here having been the father of our subject, De Signey Conger, who was born in Butler Co., Ohio, November 9, 1810.

It was on the 6th of August 1836, he came to Marshall county, establishing his home in what is now North township, where he improved a farm and in time he became one of the largest land owners in this part of the county.

He donated 400 acres to the Lake Erie Railroad, and was a public benefactor of Marshall county, giving of his means to all worthy objects and furthering all measures which he deemed of benefit to his fellow citizens.

He voted at the first election held after the organization of the county and was the recipient of many public honors, serving in the early days as a school commissioner.

The death of this honored and revered Marshll county pioneer occurred at the advanced age of eighty-four years, in 1894, and his wife, who bore the maiden name of Sarah Powers and was also a native of Butler county, Ohio, died at the same age. She was born in February 1810.

Of their family of eight children, four died in infancy, the eldest being but seven years of age, and three now living -- Mary J., the wife of John H. Chase of LaFayette, Indiana; David J., of Avenue, Arkansas, and William H..

William H. Conger, the only representatie of the family in Marshall count at the present time, was born in its township of North, October 24, 1842. He attended the district schools during his early life, but the principal part of his education was received at his own fireside at home, pursuing his studies during the long winter evenings by the aid of candle light.

He also taught for a time during the winter months, and remained at home and assisted in the farm work until twenty-two years of age, while for three years thereafter he was engaged in the lumber business in Plymouth.

Returning at the close of that period to the farm, he carried on its work until in January 1894, when he came to Plymouth and entered upon his four years' term as the postmaster, this being during the administration of President McKinley.

Since his retirement from that office he has been identified with the real estate and insurance business.

In 1867 Mr. Conger married Lottie A. Smith, a native of Montgomery county, New York, and a daughter of Jacob N. and Catherine C. Smith of Tioga county, that state.

Four children were born to bless this union: Harry E., a resident of Kokomo, Indiana; Charles H., of Woodstock, Illinois; Ray E., who makes his home in Indianapolis, Indiana; and Effie M., the wife of A.O. Wilcox, of Ravenswood, Illinois.

Mr. Conger has membership relations with the Masonic fraternity, in which he has attained the Royal Arch degree and affiliates with the blue lodge, chapter, council and commandery, and has filled all of the chairs of the order.

He also affiliates with the Miles H. Tibbitt Post, G.A.R., being entitled to membership therein by his services in the Civil War, in which he enlisted in March 1864, joining Company I, One Hundered and fifty-fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the conflict.
(Source: History of Marshall Co., Indiana, p. 435 - reprinted in Conger Confab, Vol. III, No. 3, Sep 1977)

MARRIAGE-DEATH-CONFLICT: d. 18 Nov 1910, Plymouth, IN, md 26 Dec 1887 to Lottie Smith (CFA II, p. 724)

William married Lottie A. SMITH, daughter of Jacob N. SMITH and Catherine C. UNKNOWN, on 26 Dec 1867 in Owego, Tioga Co., NY. Lottie was born on 30 Jul 1846 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY, died in 1927 in Winnetka, Cook Co., IL at age 81, and was buried in 1937 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN.

+ 6496 M i. Harry Elmer CONGER was born on 31 Dec 1870 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, died on 29 Dec 1933 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN at age 62, and was buried in Dec 1933 in Crown Hill Cemetery.

6497 M ii. Charles H. CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1874 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 11 Feb 1947 at age 72.

+ 6498 M iii. Ray Edwin CONGER Dr. was born on 12 Oct 1880 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 25 Jun 1961 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN at age 80.

+ 6499 F iv. Effie Mae CONGER was born on 4 Dec 1883 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 26 Oct 1964 at age 80.

+ 6501 M ii. James Edward CONGER was born in 1866 in Noble Twp., Shelby Co., IN.

3144. Thomas J. CONGER was born on 4 Aug 1842 in Shelby Co., IN and died on 30 Aug 1912 at age 70.

General Notes:
John Troutman Conger

RESIDENCES: 1880 in Noble Twp., Shelby Co., IN

General Notes:
Josiah Henderson Conger

BIRTH: Probably at Norristown, Shelby Co., IN

Problem: What was the date of birth? 10 Jun 1853 listed on p. 77 of CFA II. 10 Jun 1864 listed on p. 152 of CFA II.

6507 M i. Paul T. CONGER was born on 22 Oct 1882 and died on 30 Sep 1905 at age 22.

Josiah next married Eliza C. DE_FOREST, daughter of Spencer H. DE_FOREST and Unknown.

3149. Sarepta CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1841 in Butler Co., OH, died on 3 Dec 1913 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN at age 72, and was buried in Dec 1913 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN, Norristown Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sarepta Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Sarah Conger, md, 6 Oct 1858, Shelby Co., IN to Samuel Maze. (CFA II, p. 711; Sarah Sarepta Ann Conger by Carolyn Brumley.

Sarepta married Samuel Francis MAZE Jr., son of David MAZE and Camilla Rosanna DEWERT, on 6 Oct 1858 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN. Samuel was born on 13 Aug 1838 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died on 29 Sep 1894 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN at age 56.

+ 6508 F i. Leona Almira MAZE was born on 11 Apr 1860 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN, died on 18 Mar 1925 in Waldron, Shelby Co., IN at age 64, and was buried in Mar 1925 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN.

6509 F ii. Laura Emily MAZE was born on 21 Nov 1861 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died on 18 Sep 1862.

6510 F iii. Addie Ellen MAZE was born on 7 Feb 1863 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died on 24 Aug 1950 in Shelby Co., IN at age 87.

+ 6511 F iv. Flora Cassandra MAZE was born on 8 Feb 1865 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN, died in Apr 1939 in Shelby Co., IN at age 74, and was buried in Apr 1939 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN, Norristown Cemetery.

6512 M v. George Emory MAZE was born on 10 Dec 1866 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died on 20 May 1939 at age 72.

6513 F vi. Amy Edna MAZE was born on 11 Sep 1868 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died on 24 Jun 1951 at age 82.

6514 M vii. James Sylvester MAZE was born on 25 Aug 1870 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died on 21 Jun 1887 at age 16.

6515 M viii. Samuel Clarence MAZE was born on 27 Aug 1872 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died in 1959 in Anderson, Madison Co., IN at age 87.

6516 F ix. May Dean MAZE was born on 1 May 1875 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died on 7 Jun 1922 at age 47.

6517 M x. John David MAZE was born on 20 Oct 1877 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died on 8 Sep 1939 at age 61.

6518 M xi. Arthur Allen MAZE was born on 23 Dec 1879 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died on 31 Oct 1951 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN at age 71.

6519 F xii. Estella Dolly MAZE was born on 30 Oct 1882 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN, died on 20 Mar 1903 at age 20, and was buried in Mar 1903 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN, Norristown Cemetery.

General Notes:
Manuel H. Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: CFA II, p. 144 points out that his name might have been Emanuel; Emanuel (Manuel) H. Conger, CFA II, p. 91. Middle initial might have been listed as "A." in some cases. See also, CFA I, p. 368.

RESIDENCES: Indianapolis, IN

+ 6522 M iii. Thomas Allen CONGER was born on 24 Nov 1874 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, died on 5 Jan 1949 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH at age 74, and was buried in Jan 1949 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

6523 M iv. Herbert CONGER was born between 1876 and 1880 and died in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

3151. John Allen CONGER was born about 19 Mar 1848 in Shelby Co., IN and died about 2 Jan 1927 in Flat Rock, Shelby Co., IN about age 78.

General Notes:
John Allen Conger

Problem: Was the date of birth, 18 Mar 1848 or 19 Mar 1848, CFA I, lists both? Was the date of death, 2 Jan 1927 or 31 Dec 1926/27, both listed in CFA I?

HEALTH_HISTORY: Died of carcinoma of the stomach. Parents names listed in the Death Certificate, informant was son, Fred.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 296 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 6525 M i. Carey M. CONGER was born on 6 Jan 1885 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died on 8 Nov 1973 at age 88.

+ 6526 M ii. Fred A. CONGER was born on 3 Dec 1881 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died on 7 Oct 1967 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN at age 85.

6527 M iii. Clyde D. CONGER was born on 7 Apr 1884 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died about 10 Sep 1917 about age 33.

3156. Wilson Thomas CONGER was born on 3 Sep 1842 in Butler Co., OH, died on 10 Sep 1915 at age 73, and was buried in Sep 1915 in Chetopa, Labette Co., KS.

General Notes:
Wilson Thomas Conger

MILITARY: Wilson Thomas Conger joined the Civil War at age 18 and lost an arm. The stump was tied with twine.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 43a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Fowler, IL, near Quincy; at Rochester, MO; 2 years in Florida; and 6 years in Varvel, MO.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 554 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

NAME-CONFLICT: "Name may have been William Wilson Conger," per CFA II, p. 724.

Wilson married Josephine BARR on 12 Jan 1875. Josephine died in 1927 in Bethany, Harrison Co., MO.

+ 6533 M i. Carmel Parker CONGER was born about 11 Dec 1875 in Illinois and died on 15 Oct 1962 about age 86.

+ 6536 F iv. Bessie Mabel CONGER was born on 10 Jan 1881 and died on 16 Feb 1973 in Bethany, Harrison Co., MO at age 92.

General Notes:
Freeman Conger

DEATH: Killed when a tree fell on him. (CFA I, p. 185)

3161. Amos CONGER was born on 16 Mar 1857 in Butler, Richland Co., OH and died in May 1939 at age 82.

General Notes:
Amos Conger

OCCUPATION: Machinist; maintenance man in the public schools of Quincy, IL.

RESIDENCES: Quincy, IL

Amos married Adelia UNKNOWN. Adelia was born about 1860 and died on 19 Feb 1942 about age 82.

6540 M ii. Amos Jacob CONGER was born on 28 Aug 1885 in Quincy, Adams Co., IL, died in Dec 1971 at age 86, and was buried in Dec 1971 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Greenwood Memorial Park.

3167. Charles CONGER was born on 3 Jan 1870 in Glenwood, Mills Co., IA, died on 15 May 1945 in Strahan, Mills Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in May 1945 in Malvern, Mills Co., IA, East Liberty Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: His birth date has been listed as, 3 Jan 1870. In the 1885 census of Mills Co., IA he was living with his parents and listed a, 25 years of age. Calculated birth year is, Abt. 1860.

OCCUPATION: farmer

RESIDENCES: Charles Conger, Silver City, was listed in the 1910 Mills County, Iowa Leading Farmer's Index.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

Charles married Mary HAINES, daughter of Douglas HAINES and Ida UNKNOWN, on 12 Jun 1916 in Glenwood, Mills Co., IA. Mary was born on 22 Sep 1893 in Silver City, Mills Co., IA, died on 5 Aug 1959 in Silver City, Mills Co., IA at age 65, and was buried in Aug 1959 in Malvern, Mills Co., IA, East Liberty Cemetery.

6541 M i. Joseph Lampson CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1918 in Silver City, Mills Co., IA and died on 5 May 1951 at age 33.

6542 F ii. Mary Elizabeth CONGER was born on 25 Feb 1923 in Silver City, Mills Co., IA.

+ 6543 F iii. Nancy Caroline CONGER was born on 4 Apr 1924 in Silver City, Mills Co., IA.

+ 6544 F iv. Elinor Ruth CONGER was born between 8 Dec 1926 and 1929 in Mills Co., IA.

+ 6545 M v. Robert Charles CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1927 in Silver City, Mills Co., IA.

3168. John Leonard CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1878 in Mills Co., IA and died on 1 Jun 1955 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL at age 76.

General Notes:
John Leonard Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: His birth date has been listed as, 10 Jul 1878. The 1885 census of Mills Co., Iowa lists him as, John L. Conger, age 18. Calculated birth year is, Abt. 1867.

RECOLLECTIONS: James Greenwood Conger, 1907, wrote of his father, John Leonard Conger, to Miss Cornelia Conger of Chicago on 29 Nov 1966: "Many thanks for your nice note of the 19th. I have been practicing law in Chicago and have lived in or near the city for the past thirty-five years. During that time, on numerous occasions, friends and others have inquired whether I was in any way related to you. My father always claimed that anyone with the name CONGER was at least a fifth cousin of anyone else with the same name. [Note: Cornelia Conger might have been the daughter of William Perez Conger and Emily Wright Lyon, if so, she was the 6th cousin of James Greenwoord Conger. Their common ancestor was John Belconger. REH]

"My father spent two years at the University of Nebraska and then taught school for several years to accumulate enough capital to go on with his education. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1904 and then attended the University of Wisconsin on a Fellowship where he received a Master's Degree and in 1907, a Doctor's Degree in American History. I was born in Madison Wisconsin about the time he was completing his thesis. He then accepted an appointment as Professor of History and Government at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois where I grew up and where my sisters, Amy and Virginia were born.

"Except for brief interludes as a visiting professor at Harvard, the University of Michigan and the University of California, my father continued at Knox College as Professor of History and Head of the Department until his retirement about 1945.

"He served as an alderman, mayor and president of the school board in Galesburg, always in a reform and what in those days was considered a liberal tradition. While not a crusader type, he staunchly espoused what he regarded as worthy causes, particularly those which had cultural aspects. He just as staunchly opposed what in those days in a small midwestern, rather back-water community, was regarded as evil such as saloons, public gambling and other such vices. Over the opposition of the prevailing establishment, he did much to clean up and elevate the cultural environment of the community.

"Without going into his other many achievements, it has always seemed to me that they were such, and the respect in which he was held in the community was such, that so far as I am concerned, he could well have been considered the primus in a new line of Congers. Paradoxically, he never gave up trying to find out something about his antecdent and collateral relatives."
(His entire lineage was in the records.)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 310 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Ada GREENWOOD, daughter of Charles GREENWOOD and Unknown TRASK, in Silver City, Mills Co., IA. Ada was born in 1878 in Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IL and died in 1948 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL at age 70.

+ 6546 M i. James Greenwood CONGER was born on 29 May 1907 in Madison, Dane Co., WI and died on 26 Dec 1978 in Lake Forest, Lake Co., IL at age 71.

6547 F ii. Amy Louise CONGER was born on 28 May 1909 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL and died on 14 Nov 1989 in Hammond, , NC at age 80.

+ 6548 F iii. Virginia CONGER was born on 1 Feb 1912 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL.

Thomas married Bessie T. JOSLYN on 26 Jul 1893 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. Bessie was born on 1 Jan 1873 in Lapeer, Lapeer Co., MI.

6549 M i. Ira H. CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1896 and died in Oct 1962 at age 66.

6551 M iii. Irvin R. CONGER was born on 19 Feb 1900 and died in Jan 1972 at age 71.

Hudson married Anna T. HUNT on 18 Sep 1901 in Delaware Co., OH. Anna was born on 9 Aug 1876 in Cardington, Morrow Co., OH.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: Apparently Ray Thomas and Roy Everett Conger were twins.

6553 M i. George Morris CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1909 and died on 10 May 1910.

Rowena married Edwin Eugene FLIPPEN on 8 Jul 1871 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Edwin was born on 24 Mar 1846 in Kipley, Lauderdale Co., TN.

6554 M i. Infant FLIPPEN was born on 21 Apr 1872 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN and died on 22 Apr 1872 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

6555 F ii. Infant FLIPPEN was born on 21 Apr 1872 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN and died on 22 Apr 1872 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

6556 F iii. Edna FLIPPEN was born on 6 Jan 1874 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN and died on 26 Oct 1897 at age 23.

6557 F iv. Jeanie FLIPPEN was born on 10 Jul 1875 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

3211. James Bowers CONGER was born on 8 May 1850 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN and died on 20 Sep 1912 at age 62.

James married Jennie WILLIAMS in Feb 1876 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Jennie was born on 2 Feb 1851 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN and died on 8 Feb 1928 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN at age 77.

6558 M i. Horace Williams CONGER was born on 5 May 1877 and died on 2 Jun 1930 at age 53.

+ 6559 M ii. Robert Drew CONGER was born on 20 Dec 1879 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN, died on 20 May 1948 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN at age 68, and was buried in May 1948 in Riverside Cemetery.

6560 U iii. Hallie Warren CONGER was born on 23 Jul 1878 and died on 30 Dec 1879 at age 1.

6561 M iv. John Fenner CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1885 and died on 24 Dec 1961 at age 76.

6562 F v. Rowena CONGER was born on 26 Sep 1887 and died on 22 Jan 1916 at age 28.

3212. Stephen Robert CONGER was born on 13 Oct 1852 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN and died on 13 Oct 1918 at age 66.

General Notes:
Stephen Robert Conger

Problem: What was the date of birth, 13 Oct 1851 (CFA I, p. 482) or 13 Oct 1852 (CFA I, p. 426)?

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

OCCUPATION: Lumber Dealer

Stephen married Amelia COX on 13 Oct 1874 in Elkton, Todd Co., KY. Amelia was born on 28 Apr 1852 and died in 1945 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN at age 93.

6563 F i. Mary Bessie CONGER was born on 20 Dec 1879 and died on 9 Nov 1884 at age 4.

6566 M iv. Leander Wilson CONGER was born on 12 Jan 1878 and died on 21 Nov 1927 at age 49.

6567 M v. Samuel Richard CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1881 and died in Oct 1918 at age 37.

+ 6568 M vi. Frederick Howard CONGER was born on 18 Aug 1886 in Madison Co., TN, died on 27 Apr 1968 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN at age 81, and was buried in Apr 1968 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

6569 M vii. Omer Belle CONGER was born on 22 Mar 1887 and died on 21 Nov 1887.

3214. John William CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1857 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN and died on 7 Apr 1924 at age 67.

General Notes:
John William Conger

CHILDREN: Five children, names of 2 known. CFA I, p. 326. Three were girls.

RESIDENCES: Searcy, AR; Arkadelphia, AR; Conway, AR

BIOGRAPHY: John William Conger was a noted educator in western Tennessee and in Arkansas. He was a graduate of Southwestern Baptist University of Jackson, TN in 1878. He was president of the Odd Fellows College at Humbolt, TN from 1879 to 1882. He was president of Ouachita College at Arkadelphia, AR.

In 1885 Southwestern University of Jackson, TN coferred on him the degree of A.M. (Vol. 2, "Notable Americans" by the Hon. Rossiter Johnson Ph.D & L.L.D. Editor in Chief, and John Howard Brown, managing editor, Boston Biographical Society).

See Biography in "Who's Who in America," 1906.

BIOGRAPHY: John William Conger
There was no prophet of God, like Samuel to go under divine constraint to the home of P.D.W. Conger of Jackson, TN to appoint one of his sons to be a king, but there was just as truly a divine annointing, which came upon the kingly soul of John William Conger, a son of that home, for the work to which God would, in after years, call him.

It is difficult for one who knows Dr. Conger, and has watched with deepest interest the monumental work he has accomplished, through the years, to speak in tempered language of the man and his successful life.

It is next to impossible to tell in a brief sketch, as this of necessity must be, what a great blessing this gifted and great man has been to the world.

Jesus of Nazareth gave us that standard by which to measure greatness, and by that standard the greatness of J.W. Conger has been, and is now, being measured.

"He that is greatest among you shall be servant of all." A great character and career must be judged solely to humanity in the name of the Master. Measured by that standard the subject of this sketch deserves to be called great.

He saw the light of this world on Feb. 20, 1857 at Jackson, TN. His parents, P.D.W. and Eliza Jane Chambers Conger, were consecrated Christians, who felt that God had greatly honored them in the gift of this child.

Like Moses' parents, "they saw he was a goodly child," and they sought to rear him for the glory of God.

In the city of Jackson, which was destined to become an educational center, Dr. Conger grew to manhood. He spent his early life in attending private schools, selling newspapers and helping in a newspaper office.

Later he attended Southwestern Baptist (non-union) University, where he took his A.B. degree in 1878. Three times in after years, did his Alma Mater honor him. In 1884 the university conferred upon him the A.M. degree, and later the honorary degree of L.L.D. and in 1907 unanimously called him to be president of the institution, where for two years he served with unusual success.

He saw "The Light that ligteth every man that cometh unto the world" in 1872 when he gave his heart in glad surrender to Christ, and felt impelled by the power of the Holy Spirit to make teaching his life profession.

Dr. Conger was first married to the daughter of Judge J.M. McKinney of Purdy, TN, but his wife lived only six months after their marriage.

His second wife, Tennie C. Conger, was a daughter of Dr. E.E. Hamilton, deceased, of Dyersburg, TN. Thirty-nine years they lived happily together. She passed to her rest May 25, 1923.

Five bright happy children have been given to bless their home, two of whom have passed over to the other side to await the glory the home coming of the other loved ones. All three of his gifted daughters are following in the footsteps of the father and are giving their lives to teaching.

Immediately after graduation, he took charge of the school at McNairy, TN and the following year accepted the presidency of Odd Fellows College at Humboldt, TN. He rapidly forged to the front as an educational leader, and in the summer of 1883 he helped to organize and become one of the managers of the West Tennessee Teacher's Summer School. In September of the same year he organized the Searcy College at Searcy, Arkansas and became the president of the college.

He was somewhat a pioneer in the field of education in Arkansas, and was doubtless the first man to travel over the state in the interest of a college, and to place the educational ideal in the minds and hearts of the masses of people.

Searcy College, although a private enterprise, grew rapidly, enrolling more [than] 300 pupils in the second year of its history. Dr. Conger sold his interest in the school to Professor W.H. Tharp and in 1886, again following his pioneer instincts, and led, as we believe, by the Holy Spirit, he organized under the auspises of the Arkansas Baptist Convention, a new Baptist College at Arkadelphia, Arkansas, known as Ouachita College. As president of this institution he served for twenty-one years.

As the presiding genius of Ouachita he did his most monumental work. The great stream of student life which flowed through this college for more than two decades was sweetened and blessed forever by the power and personality of this gifted educator and leader.

Handsome and commanding in appearance, charming in personality, keen witted and capable, tender and abounding in enthusiasm, Dr. Conger drew the pupils to him, with an irrestible power. He inspired them with an ambition to be and do something worthwhile in the world.

He helped them to believe in themselves and in God -- to lay themselves out to the limit to do something for the good of humanity and the glory of God.

The writer of this sketch has never met a man who believed more deeply in the office [sic] work and unfailing leadership of the Holy Spirit than Dr. Conger. He confidently believed he was led of the Spirit in all his life places.

Every evening for nearly three decades he has expounded the Scriptures to the student body of the colleges over which he presided and followed the lesson with an earnest appeal to the bright, aspiring young men and women to give God their best -- "to seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness."

Every year, when the revival services were being held in the local church, and sometimes in the college proper, he was seen day and night seeking to lead unsaved pupils to Christ. His passion for souls was so great that he seemed to feel that his life would be a failure if any pupil should graduate from the institution over which he presided without becoming a Christian.

While president of Ouachita College he dreamed dreams and saw visions of a greater day for Baptist education and influence in Arkansas. Before the State Convention and in counsel with his brethern in all the Boards he advocated the idea of locating at strategic points all over the state, Baptist Academies.

When he resigned the presidency of Ouachita College to accept the presidency [of] Union University, there were more than 1,600 pupils enrolled in Baptist schools in Arkansas -- a greater number than has ever been since that time.

Ouachita, the parent institution, had reached an enrollment of 476 pupils, 400 or more of these boarding pupils, and there stood on the beautiful campus of Arkadelphia, seven buildings, all erected during the Conger administration, and the curriculum of the college had been raised to standard character.

After Dr. Conger returned to Arkansas from Tennessee, he was elected president of Central College, the Baptist College for girls at Conway, Arkansas. Many of this friends in the state feared that the Baptists had called him to a life of sacrifice, and invited him to a field of failure, when they asked him to take this school. The school was almost completely dead. It was heavily in debt, almost without equipment and nearly destitute of patronage.

But the same indominable spirit that had made him a success everywhere enabled him to bring victory to Central Collge. He seemed to touch the institution with a magic wand, so marvelous and rapid was the change for the better.

In the nine fruitful years he has served as president of this college he has made it one of the leading colleges for women in the great Southwest, and he prepared the way for new buildings and greater growth. Near the close of the ninth year, to avoid a complete breakdown in health he resigned, and the Board of Trustees out of deep appreciation for the man and his services, elected him President Emeritus for life, on salary.

Dr. Conger for thirty years has served the denomination as a member of the Executive Board and other boards of the Convention, and for two years served as President of the State Convention. He also served as President of the Arkansas Teacher's Assn. He has always been recognized for his wise, constructive leadership. The man who lives the sacrificed life, who embraces all men in his loving sympathies is the man we delight to honor.

We would with loving hands lay upon his brow the richest crown of human gratitude and love, and we feel confident the "Crown of Righteousness" and the "Crown of Life" will be placed there by the One who shall "reward every man according as this work shall be."
(Source: Baptist Biography, Vol. III, Edited by J.S. Graham, D.D.W., Index Printing Co., Atlanta, GA - The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 145-146 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Unknown Mc_KINNEY, daughter of J. M. Mc_KINNEY Judge and Unknown.

John next married Jennie C. HAMILTON, daughter of E. E. HAMILTON Dr. and Unknown, on 9 Oct 1884 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Jennie was born on 15 Feb 1865 and died on 25 May 1923 at age 58.

3218. Ulysses Alpheus CONGER was born on 15 Sep 1829 in Fulton, Callaway Co., MO and died about 1880 in Marshall, Saline Co., MO about age 51.

General Notes:
Ulyssess Alpheus Conger

MILITARY-RESIDENCES: Co. E Buford's Reg, 19th Texas Cav; joined at Stonewall Jackson Hq, Dallas, 31 Mar 1862; furnished own horse, saddle and rifle. Lived at Weatherford at the time of enlistment.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 493 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Physician

Ulysses married Nancy Jane STREET on 22 Feb 1858 in Moniteau Co., MO. Nancy died on 14 Dec 1912 in Prairie Grove, Washington Co., AR.

6577 F i. Sallie Dorris CONGER was born on 25 Sep 1860 in Lookout, Moniteau Co., MO and died in 1893 at age 33.

+ 6579 M iii. Presley Alpheus CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1863 in Weatherford, Parker Co., TX and died in 1952 at age 89.

6580 M iv. George Thomas CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1868 in Gainesville, Cooke Co., TX and died in 1882 at age 14.

6581 F v. Rowena Florence CONGER was born on 30 Oct 1873 in Boonville, Cooper Co., MO and died on 19 Mar 1951 at age 77.

6582 F vi. Laura Nadine CONGER was born in 1875 in Boonville, Cooper Co., MO.

+ 6583 M vii. John Carson CONGER was born on 16 Feb 1877 in Marshall, Saline Co., MO and died on 4 Jan 1960 in Mulberry, Crawford Co., AR at age 82.

3219. Dr. James Bowers CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1831 in Fulton, Callaway Co., MO, died on 4 Mar 1889 in Red Oak, Ellis Co., TX at age 57, and was buried in Mar 1889 in Bells Chapel.

General Notes:
James Bowers Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Middle name listed as, Bower and Bowers on p. 122 of CFA II. Bowers on p. 219 of CFA II.

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: CFA II, p. 122 lists the place of marriage as, Red Oak, Ellis Co., TX. The biographical sketch of James Bowers Conger explains that the marriage license was obtained in Ellis Co., TX and the marriage took place at the home of Rev. and Mrs. R.E. Sanders in Johnson Co., TX, (the next county to the west). Mrs. R.E. Sanders was the sister of the bride.

MILITARY: Served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He was captured by the Union forces and served as a physician and surgeon for wounded on both sides.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 122 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Physician

BIOGRAPHY: Dr. James Bowers Conger Pioneer Physician
Dr. Conger was descended from a long line of physicians. His father, Dr. Thomas Dorris Conger, was Alsatian and his mother, Amira Manzie McCampbell was of Scottish ancestry. He came to Texas from Missouri in the 1850's. It is not known where he acquired his medical education, but it appears that he was qualified to practice when he came to Texas. Perhaps he "read medicine" with his father as this method of education was common in his day. He was highly respected by other physicians in the area.

While on a professional visit to the David Mitchell home, Dr. Conger met one of the daughters, Miss Mary Caroline Mitchell. They were married on August 23, 1853 when she was 16 years of age. Their marriage license was obtained in Ellis County, but they travelled to Johnson County to the home of Rev. and Mrs. R.E. Sanders for the ceremony. Mrs. Sanders was a sister of Mary Caroline Mitchell.

He apparently did his early practice in Johnson County where he homesteaded his land. His pre-emption certificate is recorded in the General Land Office in Austin. According to this certificate, he lived on and cultivated this land from 1854 to 1857 to meet the pre-emption requirements.

During the Civil War the family lived in Freestone County. Dr. Conger served as a surgeon in Parker's Brigade.

About 1870 Dr. Conger sold his practice and moved to Ellis County, 1 1/2 miles S.E. of Red Oak. In the yard of this home he had a small hexagon building erected. This served as his apothecary shop as physicians in this day compounded their own medicines. His Pharmacapoeia is now in the possession of his great-great grandson, Dr. William Robert Hiatt, Capt. U.S. Navy. He usually made his calls on horseback, carrying his instruments and medicines in his saddle bags. Many times he would arrive home only to find he had to leave again. Several horses were kept, so that he would always have a fresh mount. During epidemics, such as Typhoid, he would be away from home a week at a time. When two-wheel carts came in, he bought one. This was considered a luxury, but it enabled him to take his wife along as nurse when he had an especially difficult case. The area covered by his practice was as follows: North of Red Oak to Bear Creek, West to Ovilla and Shiloh, East to Ferris and South to Grove Creek.

Dr. Conger was an artistic man and loved beauty, even finding splendor in lightning displays during storms. His home reflected his tastes. The Apothecary building had so much fancy work that it cost $500 to build. This was considered an extravagant price to pay for a one room structure, as labor and materials were quite cheap at that time. The grounds had a well built barn, an orchard, flowers and a grape arbor extending from the door to the style block, an attractive covered well house and a white paling fence. His home was considered a show place in his day.

He was inventive and ingenious. It is said that he developed a black rose by planting a dark red variety in a pot of charcoal. His wife and daughter had rings which he had fashioned from gold coins. He also made a belt buckle from a silver dollar. This buckle is in the possession of a granddaughter, Mrs. J.A. Conner.

Another granddaughter, Carrie Ross, was crippled. Dr. Conger took her to a blacksmith shop where he gave instructions for a brace to be made in the following manner: a rod was to be fastened through the heel of her shoe with an attached steel cradle extending almost to her knee. These two shell-like cradles were padded and fastened around the child's leg. This brace seems to have been advanced for the time which was sometime during the 1880's.

He always sought easier ways for doing the laundry and bought any new kind of washing device he heard of. Mrs. Conner recalls one on which the scrubbing was accomplished by means of two rollers, one smooth and one corrugated. These rollers were hooked onto two hardwood tubs and turned by hand. Each tub contained soap suds.

After Dr. Conger became paralyzed, he had his son-in-law bore holes in the ceiling above his bed, then run heavy ropes over the joist. Hand holds were attached to the rope ends by which he was able to move himself about in bed.

Mary Caroline Conger owned the first sewing machine in the area. It was not uncommon for her to look out in the morning and see a woman and her children arriving in a wagon or buggy. Women would buy material to supply all the family, cut it out at home, and bring it to Mrs. Conger's to sew on her machine. This meant several more to feed and more children underfoot. Often families would bring a patient to stay in Dr. Conger's home until he was much improved. Apparently Mrs. Conger had the patience and adaptability to meet these challenges, as she is remembered for her sweet and gentle manner.

The Congers were members of the Liberty Presbyterian Church which was located on Red Oak Creek near Rockett. After Dr. Conger's death his widow joined Bell's Chapel Methodist Church as it was nearer to her home. The younger children became members there also.

(Mrs. J.A. Conner supplied most of the above Conger data. She was reared by her grandmother, Mrs. J.B. Conger.) [Note: While the piece begins with the line, "From the PHARMACAPOEIA OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pub 1851:" it is not clear which paragraphs come from that source and which come from the recollections of Mrs. Conner. Also, the identity of Mrs. Conner, other than being a granddaughter, doesn't seem to be revealed in CFA II. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 122-123 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

James married Mary Caroline MITCHELL, daughter of David MITCHELL and Unknown, on 23 Aug 1853 in Johnson Co., TX. Mary was born about 3 Mar 1837 in Benton Co., AR and died on 23 Jan 1911 in Red Oak, Ellis Co., TX about age 73.

6584 M i. James Lafayette CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1854 in Red Oak, Ellis Co., TX and died on 13 Dec 1898 at age 44.

+ 6585 F ii. Rowena Ann CONGER was born on 1 Dec 1856 in Red Oak, Ellis Co., TX and died on 29 Oct 1890 at age 33.

6586 F iii. Mollie Sophronia CONGER was born on 25 Jun 1859 in Red Oak, Ellis Co., TX.

+ 6587 F iv. Nancy Elizabeth CONGER was born on 21 Mar 1862 in Wortham, Freestone Co., TX and died on 3 Feb 1931 in Dallas, , TX at age 68.

+ 6588 F v. Manina Arbella CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1865 in Red Oak, Ellis Co., TX and died on 20 Feb 1951 in Weatherford, Custer Co., OK at age 86.

6589 M vi. Thomas David CONGER was born on 13 Mar 1868 in Red Oak, Ellis Co., TX and died on 24 Jul 1908 at age 40.

+ 6590 M vii. Eugene Mitchell CONGER was born on 7 Feb 1870 in Cotton Gin, Freestone Co., TX and died on 7 Jul 1957 in Giles Rose, Somerville Co., TX at age 87.

6591 F viii. Lillian Irene CONGER was born on 16 Sep 1875 in Red Oak, Ellis Co., TX and died on 20 Jun 1912 at age 36.

3220. Stephen Dorris CONGER Dr. was born on 22 Jan 1833 in Fulton, Callaway Co., MO and died on 31 Aug 1886 in Cedar Hill, , TX at age 53.

General Notes:
Stephen Dorris Conger

CENSUS: 1860, in Parker Co., TX

OCCUPATION: Physician

RECOLLECTIONS: Letter to Cousin, Sallie Jane (Conger) Ramsey
I received your letter some days since, but being from home at the time and most of the time since I have delayed answering it. I wish to know, first, the family and mother is still at Woodland (Post Office Tehuacanna). She was well last week. Bro. James (Bowers Conger) is at Red Oak himself and family were all well a few days ago. He is doing a good practice & is living in splendid fashion of the country where he can live well & be well -- As to U.A. (Ulysses Alpheus Conger) I can tell you nothing for I have not had a letter from him in two years. I have written time and again but get no reply.

W. Overton is at Fort Worth. It has been some time since I saw him. He is highly pleased with Texas & doing well. As to myself, I am satisfied with the country altho I have had some hard luck financially, but I am like an old man in this town who got his store X 70000 worth of goods burned, said he didn't brake worth a cent, for he didn't intend to stay so, which word he has made good.

Texas as regards fruits is somewhat limited. The older settled portions are pretty well supplied especially the Northeast where there is a good supply of apples - peaches found in all parts, as apples will soon. Vegetables of all kinds everywhere - many persons don't have them because they don't plant -- hogs are easily raised more so than with you. I never hear any complaint here about not being able to make bacon. The bacon made here is equal in quality to any and I know of no reason why it should not.

Milch cows (ordinary) from 10 ' 20 lb fine blooded stock from 50 to 100 lb -- Horses, average from 60 to 125 lb outstock is seldom fed. I believe sheep are about (?). Beef 2 1/2 to 3 cts, eggs 20 to 40 cts owing the season - generally in this market 25 cts. Butter 20 to 40 cts per lb - bacon 10 to 15 cts - corn from 50 to 100 per bushel wheat 100 - Irish & sweet potatoes from 15 - 100 per bush. Labor for day $1 - 2.

Texas as a general rule has good schools, much better than they used to be in MO and within reach of everyone. Those who have not the means have some provisions made them ---- land very much in price owning altogether to circumstances -- frontier lands can be had from 50 ct to 100 -- the generality of lands in the older settled parts range from 2 to 5 dollars without improvement - there is always land & houses to rent on reasonable terms as many people in this section live entirely by their rents, some even furnish stock, ploughs, harness and in fact everything necessary to carry on a farm at a proportunate rent.

Having answered pretty much all of your questions as best I know how, I close with a few other remarks as possible, for having been to church tonight you may guess its bed time, besides I leave tomorrow to be gone 4 or 5 days. You did mention Uell's name but that was about all - if he writes any in your letter it faded out before I saw it. He must do better the next time - I do not remember to have even heard a word about Uncle Uell - would sometime you tell me something about him.

Sallie is in Dallas at her Grandpas yet. She will be back in Aug. Tommie has for some months been clerking in a grocery store but now in dry goods. I have 3 others Willie, George & Stephen D. we call him Dorris altogether.

If Bro J.B. (James Bowers Conger) has married again I have never heard of it. I know his wife is not dead unless it has been within a week past. Mollie (writer's wife) has gone to sleep & I shall follow her example -- so with kind regards & love to all I bid you good night. Your cousin, S.D. Conger.
(Source: Letter, dated 4 Mar 1873, Bryan, TX, from Stephen Dorris Conger, b. 1833, to his cousin, Sarah Jane (Conger) Ramsey, (wife of Ewell Ramsey) b. 1837, and the d/o Stephen Dorris Conger, b. 1811. - The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 213-214 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Stephen married Mary Elizabeth RHODES on 5 Jul 1853 in Dallas, , TX. Mary was born on 20 Apr 1835 in Tennessee and died on 28 May 1864 in Weatherford, Parker Co., TX at age 29.

+ 6595 M iv. James William CONGER was born on 28 Dec 1863 in Weatherford, Parker Co., TX and died on 30 Mar 1938 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX at age 74.

3223. Ewell RAMSEY was born on 13 Apr 1834 in Callaway Co., MO and died on 29 Sep 1903 in Muse, Indian Territory, OK at age 69.

General Notes:
Ewell Ramsey

AKA: Uel

RELATIONSHIP: Ewell "Uel" Ramsey and his wife, Sarah Jane Conger, were 1st cousins. Their common ancestor was Dr. John Conger.

Ewell married Sarah Jane CONGER, daughter of Stephen Dorris CONGER and Lucy Jane GORDON, on 4 Feb 1857. Sarah was born in 1837 in Callaway Co., MO.

+ 6598 F i. Sally RAMSEY was born about 1858 in Missouri and died between 1870 and 1879 in Arkansas.

6599 M ii. Stephen RAMSEY was born in 1859 in Missouri and died on 29 Sep 1930 in Whitesboro, Le Flore Co., OK at age 71.

+ 6600 M iii. John Gordon RAMSEY was born on 7 Jul 1861 and died on 4 Jul 1934 at age 72.

Sarah married Ewell RAMSEY, son of Ewell RAMSEY and Caroline CONGER, on 4 Feb 1857. Ewell was born on 13 Apr 1834 in Callaway Co., MO and died on 29 Sep 1903 in Muse, Indian Territory, OK at age 69.

3232. John G. CONGER was born in 1838 in Callaway Co., MO and died in Jun 1864 in Kennesaw Mountain, Cobb Co., GA at age 26. The cause of his death was in battle.

General Notes:
John G. Conger

DEATH: Died in the Civil War.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 141 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH-MILITARY: 1863 [sic June 1864] at Ken[n]esaw Mountain, Tenn. [Georgia] while serving as a soldier of the Confederacy.
(Source: Obituary of his mother Jane Frances (Herring) Conger Suggett Craghead)

John married Jane Frances HERRING, daughter of George Washington HERRING and Lucy UNKNOWN, on 22 Oct 1857. Jane was born in Nov 1838 in Callaway Co., MO, died on 24 Feb 1929 in Fulton, Callaway Co., MO at age 90, and was buried on 25 Feb 1929 in Fulton, Callaway Co., MO, Ebenezer Baptist.

6601 M i. Lee Roy CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1858 in Callaway Co., MO, died on 23 Aug 1945 at age 86, and was buried in Aug 1945 in Fulton, Callaway Co., MO, Ebenezer Baptist.

Lee married Ada M. SMITH, daughter of J. K. SMITH and C. G. UNKNOWN, on 19 Oct 1881. Ada was born on 17 Sep 1860, died on 21 Apr 1885 at age 24, and was buried in Apr 1885 in Fulton, Callaway Co., MO, Ebenezer Baptist.

6602 F ii. Florence CONGER was born in 1860 in Callaway Co., MO, died in 1948 at age 88, and was buried in 1948 in Fulton, Callaway Co., MO, Ebenezer Baptist.

Florence married Madison WRIGHT on 28 Apr 1880. Madison was born in 1859, died in 1942 at age 83, and was buried in 1942 in Fulton, Callaway Co., MO, Ebenezer Baptist.

Narcissa married Jesse C. KING, son of John KING and Narcissus CONGER. Jesse was born about 1841.

3235. Nancy Carolina CONGER was born on 10 Nov 1844 in Callaway Co., MO and died on 21 Sep 1908 at age 63.

Nancy married Josiah LARGENT, son of Thomas W. LARGENT and Lucinda OWENS. Josiah was born on 24 Nov 1838 and died on 24 Nov 1900 at age 62.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Allen Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Lucinda and Elizabeth Allen Conger were twins.

Elizabeth married James Henry MOORE, son of Isaac MOORE and Rebecca HART, on 25 Mar 1868 in Rushill, Callaway Co., MO. James was born on 11 Oct 1843 in Callaway Co., MO, died on 15 Feb 1913 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL at age 69, and was buried in Feb 1913 in Fulton, Callaway Co., MO, Evergreen Cemetery.

+ 6612 F i. Annie Lee MOORE was born on 4 Aug 1873 in Arkansas and died in Jun 1897 in Callaway Co., MO at age 23.

6614 M iii. Thomas Wesley MOORE was born on 13 Nov 1878 in Callaway Co., MO and died on 31 May 1935 at age 56.

6615 F iv. Lona Edna MOORE was born on 2 Nov 1880 in Callaway Co., MO and died on 17 Jul 1962 at age 81.

6616 F v. Nina Pauline MOORE was born on 24 Jan 1882 in Callaway Co., MO and died on 25 Dec 1937 at age 55.

6617 F vi. Alice MOORE was born on 24 Jun 1885 and died on 27 May 1957 at age 71.

6618 M vii. Henry Franklin MOORE was born on 10 May 1884 and died on 12 Jun 1956 at age 72.

General Notes:
John B. King

RESIDENCES-CHILDREN: In 1870, at Martinsburg, Callaway Co., MO there was a John B. King, 35 and Emma, 30 with children, Emily, 9; Alice, 7; and George, 5.
[Note: In CFA II, it is not clear if this is a census record. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 132 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Jesse C. King

RELATIONSHIP: Jesse King and his wife, Narcissa Conger were 1st cousins. Their common ancestor was Dr. John Conger.

RESIDENCES: In 1870 at Williamsburg P.O. was a: J.C. King, 29; with wife, Narcissus, 27; Ewel E., 10; Erastus, 6; Trypene, 2/12. This is probably Jesse King, s/o John King and Narcissu Conger, 1817. In 1880 additional children were: Trypene, 10; Truna 7; Nancy, 5; and Emma, 1. Jesse King's wife, Narcissus, was the d/o Stephen Dorris Conger, so she and Jesse King werre first cousins. [Note: CFA II does note make it clear if this is census data. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 132 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Jesse married Narcissa CONGER, daughter of Stephen Dorris CONGER and Lucy Jane GORDON. Narcissa was born in 1843 in Callaway Co., MO.

3249. Susan Caroline HURD was born on 27 Oct 1822 in Sparta, Sussex Co., NJ and died on 18 Sep 1857 at age 34.

Susan married William Foster CHICHESTER, son of Stephen CHICHESTER and Susan Caroline HINCHMAN, in 1846. William was born in 1811 in Brooklyn, , NY, died in 1884 in Dunellen, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 73, and was buried in 1884 in Bound Brook Presbyterian Cemetery.

+ 6625 F iv. Lucie Caroline CHICHESTER was born on 3 Oct 1854 in Brooklyn, , NY and died on 19 Feb 1930 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ at age 75.

3255. Edward Lowther CONGER was born on 20 Jun 1854 in Greenfield Twp., Huron Co., OH, died on 19 Dec 1928 at age 74, and was buried in Dec 1928 in Greenfield Twp., Huron Co., OH, Steuben Cemetery.

Edward married Nellie HALL in 1879. Nellie died in Sep 1925 and was buried in Dec 1928 in Greenfield Twp., Huron Co., OH, Steuben Cemetery.

6627 M ii. Ray Hall CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1887 and died on 20 Jan 1937 at age 49.

General Notes:
Lewis Lovell Conger

OCCUPATION: Teacher at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum in Columbus.

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: The following is in the Ontario Vital Statistics and is slightly different from what appears in the Conger Family of America. The CFA has them marrying in Peru, Huron Co., Ohio and Ada's name as Dailey.

Lewis L. Conger, 36, of Chicago, born Ohio, bachelor, farmer, s/o Lewis Conger and Isabella Lowther, married 12 Aug 1905 at Windsor, Essex Col, Ontario to Ada Hunter, 28 of Norwalk, Ohio, born Ohio, d/o Silas O. Hunter and S.A. Sayles. By License, Thomas Manning, Methodist, Witness: Jean Manning.
(Source: Conger Confab, March 2000, p. 13 - furnished by Brandt Zatterberg, Ontario, Canada)

Lewis married Ada Frances HUNTER, daughter of Silas O. HUNTER and S. A. SAYLES, on 12 Aug 1905 in Windsor, Essex Col, Ontario, Canada. Ada was born about 1877 in Peru, Huron Co., OH.

6630 M iii. Lewis David CONGER was born on 4 Aug 1914 and died in Mar 1976 at age 61.

3269. Helen E. CONGER was born on 21 Jan 1827 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH and died about Feb 1911 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH about age 84.

Helen married Thomas LOUGH on 19 Jun 1844 in Belvedere, Charlevoix Co., MI. Thomas was born on 29 Apr 1814 in White Hall, Washington Co., NY.

6632 M i. James Conger LOUGH was born on 26 Oct 1846 in Belvedere, Charlevoix Co., MI and died on 21 Apr 1881 at age 34.

6633 F ii. Paulina Maria LOUGH was born on 17 Jul 1849 in Belvedere, Charlevoix Co., MI and died on 19 Jul 1851 at age 2.

6634 M iii. Thomas Nathaniel LOUGH was born on 30 Jun 1852 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH and died on 3 May 1853.

6635 F iv. Helen Montgomery LOUGH was born on 21 Jun 1854 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

6636 M v. Joseph LOUGH was born on 29 Oct 1856 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH and died in 1861 at age 5.

+ 6637 F vi. Mary Louise LOUGH was born on 1 Jun 1859 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

3270. William James CONGER was born on 30 Sep 1829 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH and died on 8 Mar 1882 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH at age 52.

William married Abby Louisa NICKLES on 30 Jun 1852. Abby was born in Mount Clemens, Macomb Co., MI.

3271. David CONGER was born about 1842 in Grand Haven, Ottawa Co., MI and died in Janesville, Rock Co., WI.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: Probably David B. Conger, 1814 and Clarissa Decker.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 106 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 6641 M ii. Lou Raymond CONGER was born on 9 Sep 1875 in Grand Haven, Ottawa Co., MI, died about 7 Sep 1945 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI about age 69, and was buried about Sep 1945 in Wisconsin Memorial.

3281. Mary Emily BROWN was born on 22 Aug 1862 in Clinton, Macomb Co., MI and died on 2 Nov 1929 in Coleman, MIdland Co., MI at age 67.

Mary married George Joseph STONE, son of George STONE and Elizabeth CASEY, on 11 Nov 1877 in Clinton, Macomb Co., MI. George was born on 5 Aug 1856 in Clinton, Macomb Co., MI and died on 7 Jul 1932 in Coleman, MIdland Co., MI at age 75.

6642 M i. George Sylvester STONE was born on 10 Mar 1879 in Clinton, Macomb Co., MI.

6643 M ii. William Wallace STONE was born on 25 Nov 1881 and died in Feb 1889 in Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI at age 7.

6644 F iii. Blanche Ruth STONE was born on 29 Jul 1882 and died on 2 Nov 1906 at age 24.

6645 U iv. Bertie STONE was born on 2 Mar 1885 in Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI and died on 20 Nov 1885 in Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.

+ 6648 M vii. Earl Edward STONE was born about 27 Apr 1894 in Silverwood, Tuscola Co., MI and died on 21 Dec 1959 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI about age 65.

6650 F ix. Mary Pearl STONE was born on 19 Oct 1899 in Otter Lake, Lapeer/Genesee Co., MI and died in Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.

6651 F x. Hazel Avil STONE was born on 10 Apr 1902 in Clifford, Lapeer Co., MI.

+ 6652 M i. Edward Stanley CONGER was born on 2 Jul 1902 and died in Feb 1968 at age 65.

6653 M ii. Clifford CONGER was born on 8 Nov 1904 and died in Nov 1972 at age 68.

6654 M iii. William R. CONGER was born between 1906 and 1910 and died on 21 Jan 1984 in East Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

3299. William Edward CONGER was born about 1868 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died in Apr 1939 in New Jersey about age 71.

General Notes:
William Edward Conger

Problem: Abt 1868; Birth date of 1874 has also be listed, CFA I, p. 516 & CFA II, p. 723. 1875, CFA I, p. 338.

6656 M i. William Edward CONGER was born on 25 May 1903 in Plainfield, Union Co., NJ.

+ 6658 M iii. John James CONGER was born in 1906 in Orange, Essex Co., NJ, died on 23 Sep 1952 in Bordentown, Burlington Co., NJ at age 46, and was buried in Sep 1952 in Jacobstown, Burlington Co., NJ.

3309. John Herbert CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1891 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 23 Jun 1967 at age 75.

General Notes:
John Herbert Conger

DEATH: 23 Jun 1967, Orange Memorial Hospital

SSN:
Individual: Conger, John
Social Security #: 147-10-6109
Issued in: New Jersey
Birth date: Sep 12, 1891
Death date: Jun 1967
Residence code: New Jersey
ZIP Code of last known residence: 08740
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Ocean Gate, New Jersey
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.80]

John married Genevieve WALSH, daughter of Michael A. WALSH and Anna BOLTON, on 20 Jan 1912 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ. Genevieve was born on 29 Jul 1895 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died in Dec 1970 at age 75.

6661 M ii. Melvin Herbert CONGER was born on 31 Jan 1919 and died on 31 Jan 1921 at age 2.

6663 M iv. John Herbert CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1921 and died on 7 Apr 1931 at age 9.

+ 6664 M v. Richard Curtiss CONGER was born on 13 Apr 1929 in West Orange, Essex Co., NJ.

3314. Theodore CONGER was born in 1860 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 28 Mar 1962 at age 102.

General Notes:
Theodore Conger

CENSUS: 1860, in Newark, Essex Co., NJ as a son of Theodore Conger, 1848, and Mary Elizabeth Simonson.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 217 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

QUESTION: If Theodore Conger, 1860, was the son of Theodore Conger, 1848, why is there such a gap between his birth date of "1860" and that of his next sibling? Also, if Theodore Conger was born in 1860 how could his first child be born in 1871?

CENSUS: 1880, in Rahway, Union Co., NJ. The 1900 census probably says they had 7 children with 5 living.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 217 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CONFLICT: There are too many conflicts in the information about his person. Additional research needs to be done to understand where he and his family fit into the Conger family tree. REH

+ 6668 M iv. William Edward CONGER was born in 1885 and died on 23 Nov 1911 at age 26.

3318. Jesse Lyman CONGER was born about 23 Sep 1877 in Roseville, Essex Co., NJ and died on 9 Jan 1957 about age 79.

General Notes:
Jesse Lyman Conger

RELATIONSHIP: He was named after, Jesse Lyman Hurlburt, a Methodist minister of Rosevill[e], NJ.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 273 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIRTH-PROBLEM: His biographical sketch lists the birth date as 25 Sep 1867 at Roseville, New Jersey. His family group sheet data lists, 23 Sep 1877.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 273 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Newark, NJ

BIOGRAPHY:
Jesse Lyman Conger, who at the present time is one of the leading citizens and successful business men of the city of Newark, New Jersey, was born at Roseville, same state, September 25, 1867, and is the son of Theodore and Mary Elizabeth (Simonson) Conger.

Jesse L. Conger, like his father and mother, was educated in the local public schools, at the start taking his place in the grades until he successfully passed the eighth, when he was duly admitted to the city high school and there practically finished his literary training with high standing and praise worthy behavior. At the conclusion of his course at high school he at once entered active business operations.

For the first year and a half he was engaged in the stamping business, but in 1897 he became a banker, which pursuit he followed ever since with both unusual success and occupational distinction. First he was connected with the Seaboard National Bank of New York City, serving with distinction in various official positions and doing much to expand its reputation and improve its environments.

In 1914, he became connected with the Mutual Bank of Roseville and from the start took an active concern in the development of the business. For four years he has served this banking institution in the important capacity of cashier. He then became connected with the Liberty Trust Co., and at the present date is its treasurer. In that important capacity he has greatly aided the company in building up an excellent reputation, and at the same time he has managed to amass a comfortable fortune and attain a high reputation for his faithfulness and capacity.

He has likewise attained distinction in the walks and welfare of civic and public advancement and expansion. At the present time he is a prominent member of the Chamber of Commerce and is highly regarded by his business associates.

During the World War, when the country was convulsed with dismay and perplexity, he took an active part in assisting Uncle Sam to quell the militarists of Central Europe. He entered the service and for six months served with credit at Indian Head, Maryland, as an aid in construction work for the government. He was finally dismissed with a high standing and distinction.

He and the family attend the Methodist Episcopal Church. At the present time he is treasurer of the Liberty Square B. & L. Association.
(Source: Essex County, New Jersey History, 1666 to 1924 - found in CFA I, p. 273-274)

Jesse married Alice LAMBLY, daughter of Thomas LAMBLY and Hannah Maria KNOGGS, on 26 Feb 1902. Alice was born on 9 Dec 1878 and died on 21 Feb 1962 at age 83.

+ 6671 M i. Edward Baxter CONGER was born on 23 May 1903 and died on 24 Feb 1991 at age 87.

+ 6672 M ii. Jesse Lyman CONGER was born on 13 Feb 1906 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 6 Jan 1984 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 77.

+ 6673 F iii. Dorothy Alice CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1908 in Chatham Twp., Morris Co., NJ.

+ 6674 F iv. Ruth Mary CONGER was born on 17 Dec 1909 in Chatham, Morris Co., NJ.

+ 6676 M vi. Robert Bertrum CONGER was born on 17 Jun 1914 in Chatham, Morris Co., NJ and died in May 1987 at age 72.

General Notes:
Rev. Hiram Grant Conger

OCCUPATION-CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist minister

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Hiram
Social Security #: 133-26-7159
Issued in: New York
Birth date: Nov 27, 1885
Death date: Jun 1971
Residence code: New Jersey
ZIP Code of last known residence: 07901
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Summit, New Jersey
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 10, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.133]

Hiram married Mary Theresa CAMPBELL, daughter of William B. CAMPBELL Dr. and Nancy REYNOLDS, on 20 Apr 1912 in Edmeston, Otsego Co., NY. Mary was born on 3 Sep 1886 in Westford, Ostego Co., NY and died on 23 Jul 1955 in Summit, Union Co., NJ at age 68.

+ 6678 M i. Theodore William CONGER was born on 1 Sep 1913 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 20 May 1995 at age 81.

+ 6681 M iv. Reynold Campbell CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1918 in Nutley, Essex Co., NJ and died on 10 Feb 1988 at age 69.

3326. Mary Tappan CONGER was born on 28 Sep 1834 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died on 2 Jan 1895 at age 60.

+ 6683 F i. Julia Kate BARBER was born on 3 Mar 1862 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died about 3 Jun 1939 in Abbeville, Abbeville Co., SC about age 77.

6684 M ii. Greensby Weatherford BARBER was born on 9 Jan 1864 and died on 21 Apr 1939 at age 75.

3327. Frances America CONGER was born on 23 Sep 1836 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died on 11 Aug 1925 at age 88.

+ 6685 F i. Isabella Green TURNER was born on 25 Dec 1856 and died in Jan 1935 at age 78.

3328. Hedges Abijah CONGER was born on 15 Feb 1842 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died on 1 Nov 1906 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA at age 64.

Hedges married Bernecia MITCHELL on 12 Sep 1866 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA. Bernecia was born on 15 Jan 1848 and died on 26 Sep 1922 at age 74.

+ 6686 F i. Bessie Mae CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1868 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died on 31 Jan 1941 at age 72.

+ 6687 F ii. Mary Isabella CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1870 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died on 31 Jan 1941 at age 70.

6688 F iii. Nettie CONGER was born on 19 Apr 1872 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died in Feb 1902 at age 29.

+ 6689 M iv. David CONGER was born on 14 Jul 1874 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died on 1 Aug 1926 at age 52.

+ 6690 F v. Lucy Ellice CONGER was born on 19 May 1876 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died on 9 Sep 1942 at age 66.

6691 F vi. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1878 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died on 1 Sep 1921 at age 43.

+ 6692 M vii. John Talmadge CONGER was born on 15 Feb 1880 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died on 22 Jun 1958 at age 78.

6693 F viii. Fanny Turner CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1887 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died in 1889 at age 2.

3330. Emma Ellice CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1852 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died on 25 Nov 1935 at age 82.

Emma married Joseph White WOODS on 6 Jan 1881. Joseph was born on 6 Dec 1839 and died on 8 Jul 1922 at age 82.

+ 6694 M i. Robert White WOODS was born on 4 Apr 1882 and died on 21 Jan 1938 at age 55.

6696 F iii. Elizabeth Groves WOODS was born on 19 Apr 1885 and died on 28 Dec 1954 at age 69.

6697 F iv. Emma Ellice WOODS was born on 1 Mar 1887 and died on 29 Dec 1952 at age 65.

6698 F v. Mary Etta WOODS was born on 25 Dec 1888 and died on 12 Jun 1987 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA at age 98.

3333. George Washington YOAKUM was born on 18 Dec 1851 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA, died about 23 Feb 1939 about age 87, and was buried in Feb 1939 in Mt. Washington Cemetery.

General Notes:
George Washington Yoakum

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

Problem: Did he die on 23 Feb 1939 at Kansas City, MO as listed on p. 460 of CFA II? Or did he die on 26 Feb 1939 at Overland Park, KS as listed on p. 461 of CFA II?

George married Laura HUNT, daughter of William HUNT and Sara WILLIAMS, on 1 Sep 1878 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS. Laura was born on 30 Jun 1855 in Annapolis, Parke Co., IN, died on 20 Apr 1945 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO at age 89, and was buried in Apr 1945 in Mt. Washington Cemetery.

6699 M i. John Singer YOAKUM was born on 24 Nov 1879 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS and died on 6 Jun 1898 at age 18.

6700 M ii. Elmer C. YOAKUM was born on 22 Jul 1881 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS and died on 1 Jun 1964 in Louisburg, Miami Co., KS at age 82.

6701 F iii. Mayme YOAKUM was born on 29 Jul 1883 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS and died on 10 Jul 1969 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO at age 85.

6702 F iv. Edna H. YOAKUM was born on 30 Jun 1885 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS.

6703 M v. Jay H. YOAKUM was born on 12 Mar 1887 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS and died on 2 Jun 1942 in Overland Park, Johnson Co., KS at age 55.

6704 M vi. Howard B. YOAKUM was born on 28 Aug 1889 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS.

+ 6705 F vii. Alice YOAKUM was born on 11 Apr 1892 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS and died on 23 Mar 1960 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS at age 67.

6706 F viii. Augusta Bell YOAKUM was born on 20 Mar 1894 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS and died on 17 Aug 1896 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS at age 2.

3356. Chillion De_Camp CONGER was born on 27 Feb 1840 in Longwood, Morris Co., NJ, died on 21 Feb 1914 in Brown's Valley, Yuba Co., CA at age 73, and was buried in Feb 1914 in Dobbins, Yuba Co., CA, Keystone Cemetery.

General Notes:
Chillion DeCamp Conger

EMIGRATION: Accompanied his father to California in 1852-1855 to search for gold.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

AKA: Chillion de Camp Conger
NAME-CONFLICT: Chilion D. Conger, probably Chilion De Camp Conger, (CFA I, p. 73)

EMIGRATION: From Prairie du Sac, Michigan, Chilion Conger took his family to California when his son, Ernest, was 2 years old, Abt. 1877. Ernest's widow, Mary, said that Chilion had a sister, Alice, and a brother, John, which checks with the Henry Halsey Conger family. (CFA I, p. 73)

Chillion married Anna Caroline WARD, daughter of Joseph Edmonds WARD and Catherine Ann RYERSON, on 26 Aug 1862 in Montclair, Essex Co., NJ. Anna was born on 1 Sep 1844 in Bloomfield, Essex Co., NJ, died on 28 Oct 1933 in Lincoln, Placer Co., CA at age 89, and was buried in Oct 1933 in Dobbins, Yuba Co., CA, Keystone Cemetery.

6713 F i. Kate CONGER was born on 15 Aug 1863 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 12 Jun 1932 at age 68.

+ 6714 M ii. Henry Conover CONGER was born on 18 Jun 1865 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI, died on 2 Jun 1942 in Bangor, Butte Co., CA at age 76, and was buried in Jun 1942 in Bangor, Butte Co., CA, Bangor Cemetery.

+ 6715 F iii. Jennie CONGER was born on 22 Jul 1866 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI, died on 24 Jan 1924 in Chico, Butte Co., CA at age 57, and was buried in Jan 1924 in Brownsville, Yuba Co., CA, Brownsville Cemetery.

+ 6716 M iv. Ernest CONGER was born on 27 Dec 1873 in Neosha, Newton Co., MO, died on 19 Jun 1948 in Woodland, Yolo Co., CA at age 74, and was buried in Jun 1948 in Woodland, Yolo Co., CA.

+ 6717 M v. Raymond Oliver CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1878 in West Butte, Sutter Co., CA, died on 17 Dec 1915 in Petaluma, Sonoma Co., CA at age 37, and was buried in Dec 1915 in Petaluma, Sonoma Co., CA, Cypress Hill Memorial Park.

+ 6718 M vi. Glenn Allen CONGER was born on 16 Jan 1880 in West Butte, Sutter Co., CA, died on 19 Aug 1935 in Healdsburg, Sonoma Co., CA at age 55, and was buried in Aug 1935 in Petaluma, Sonoma Co., CA, Cypress Hill Memorial Park.

6719 M vii. Clifford B. CONGER was born on 23 Nov 1883 in West Butte, Sutter Co., CA, died on 29 Jan 1907 at age 23, and was buried in Jan 1907 in Dobbins, Yuba Co., CA, Keystone Cemetery.

+ 6720 M viii. Frederick Ford CONGER was born on 15 Sep 1887 in Dobbins, Yuba Co., CA, died on 22 Sep 1968 in Richmond, Contra Costa Co., CA at age 81, and was buried in Sep 1968 in Hayward, Alameda Co., CA, Chapel of Chimes.

Chillion next married Caroline Ann RIASON. Caroline died in 1933 in Yuba Co., CA.

3358. Maria Louise CONGER was born on 23 Oct 1842 in Longwood, Morris Co., NJ and died on 1 Sep 1906 at age 63.

General Notes:
Maria Louise Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary Lucy Conger, CFA I, p. 227

Maria married David Seabury CONGER, son of David CONGER and Adeline Margaret SEABURY, on 14 Sep 1864. David was born on 27 Feb 1842 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 5 Apr 1899 at age 57.

+ 6721 F i. Alice Halsey CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1869 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 11 Sep 1967 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI at age 97.

3361. John Henry CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1847 in Charlottesburg, Passaic Co., NJ and died on 15 Jan 1935 in New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 87.

General Notes:
John Henry Conger

Problem: Where was he born? CFA I, p. 227 says Longwood, Morris, NJ. CFA I, p. 307 says, Charlottesburg, NJ.

OCCUPATION: President of Young Men's Building and Loan Assn. of New Brunswick, NJ (CFA I, p. 37a)

RESIDENCES: New Brunswick, NJ

BIOGRAPHY:
When the Civil War broke out in 1861, John Henry Conger tried several times to enlist, but did not succeed because he was only 14 years old. His parents removed from New Jersey to Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin and there he was successful in enrolling in Co. E, 49th Wisconsin Vol. Inf., in which company he served until he was mustered out at Benton Barracks, Missouri, 8 Nov 1865, at the close of the war.

After the war he returned to Newark, New Jersey to make his own start in life. There he entered the employ of Stephens & Condit Transportation Co., with whom he remained until 1871. He then went to work for Sawyer & Fisher Co. of Sayreville, Middlesex, NJ, with whom he remained 15 years. He then engaged in the building material and timber business for himself, at New Brunswick, NJ and followed this line of business until he gave it up to enter public life.

He was a member of the Dutch Reformed Church.

In 1894, he was elected clerk of the Middlesex county court, which position he held for 15 years, and with his retirment, he had the confidence and respect of the citizens of the county.

John Henry Conger had been active in business all of his life, and for the past twenty years (as of 1905) he had been a member of the Board of Directors and Vice President of the New Brunswick Trust Company. He was also President of the Young Men's Building and Loan Association of New Brunswick, having been the head of this institution since its organization. He was also a member of the Board of Directors and Vice-president of St. Peter's General Hospital, of New Brunswick.

He had been a Commander of the New Brunswick G.A.R. Post No. 67 for 14 years and had served as State Commander of the G.A.R.

On 5 Feb 1933 he and his wife celebrated their 54th Wedding Anniversary with a gathering of their children.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 307-308 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

John married Cornelia Louise WOOD, daughter of James WOOD and Caroline CONKLIN, on 5 Feb 1879 in Sayerville, Middlesex Co., NJ. Cornelia was born on 3 Jun 1853 in Woods Landing, , NJ and died on 26 Mar 1935 in New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 81.

Henry married Helen Louise PAGE on 26 May 1923 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

+ 6723 M ii. James Wood CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1881 in New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in Apr 1952 in Red Bank, Monmouth Co., NJ at age 70.

6725 F iv. Alice De_Camp CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1884 and died in Jun 1968 at age 83.

+ 6727 M vi. Edwin Fisher CONGER was born on 14 Nov 1887 in New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 1 Dec 1974 in Staunton, Augusta Co., VA at age 87.

+ 6728 M vii. John Conklin CONGER was born on 4 Mar 1893 in New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 23 Jun 1952 at age 59.

+ 6729 M viii. Allen Ford CONGER was born on 8 May 1896 in New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 25 Jan 1967 in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., NC at age 70, and was buried in Jan 1967 in Augusta, Richmond Co., GA.

3363. Stephen Raymond CONGER was born on 27 Jul 1850 in Charlottesburg, Passaic Co., NJ and died in 1917 at age 67.

General Notes:
Stephen Raymond Conger

EMIGRATION: They moved to Stillwater, MN, according to "First Families of America," Vol. 3, p. 528.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 481 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Stephen married Ella Thompson STOWELL, daughter of Luther Thompson STOWELL and Henrietta Mason NEWELL, on 2 Sep 1884. Ella was born in 1858 and died in 1915 at age 57.

3366. Adaline Margaret CONGER was born on 18 Aug 1863 in Charlottesburg, Passaic Co., NJ, died on 1 Jul 1937 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO at age 73, and was buried on 2 Jul 1937 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

General Notes:
Adaline Margaret Conger

AKA: Adeline M. Conger; Adaline Margaret Conger (CFA II, p. 294)

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Was she born in Wisconsin as stated in the obituary or Charlottesburg, Passaic, NJ?

OBITUARY: MRS. FRED NORTH DIED THIS MORNING
This community was saddened this morning by news of the death of Mrs. Fred North, 74 years old, citizen of Neosho since her early childhood, at Reynolds hospital at 1:30 o'clock this morning after a month's illness following a fall in which she was injured.

The accident occurred at the Congregational church early Sunday morning, June 6, [1937] when Mrs. North had gone there to arrange flowers, decorating the church for morning services, which had been her custom for more than 30 years. In reaching from the church steps for a spray of spirea, which grows nearby, she fell a distance of eight feet or more. She was removed to the hospital where her injuries were pronounced serious but not necessarily critical, and hopes for her immediate recovery were held. However, complications developed which were impossible to combat, and for a week she has lain at the point of death.

Funeral services are to be held at 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning at the Congregational church, the Rev. John W. Moore, pastor of the First Methodist church and a lifelong friend of the family, to be in charge. He will be assisted by the pastor, the Rev. Harry A. Weaver. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.

Mrs. North before her marriage was Miss Adeline M. Conger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Conger, and was born in Wisconsin [sic]. She came to Newton county as a child about 65 years ago.
(Source: Neosho Times, 1 July 1937, Neosho, MO - furnished by Carol Mauthe)

Adaline married Frederick Richard NORTH, son of John Webster NORTH and Martha LEACH, on 7 Aug 1884 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO. Frederick was born on 3 Aug 1862 in Brighton, Kenosha Co., WI, died on 16 Dec 1941 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO at age 79, and was buried on 17 Dec 1941 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

+ 6733 F i. Jennie Bertha NORTH was born on 3 May 1885 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO and died in 1959 at age 74.

+ 6734 M ii. John Conger NORTH was born on 26 Nov 1886 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO, died on 26 May 1941 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO at age 54, and was buried in May 1941 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

6735 F iii. Mary Halsey NORTH was born on 5 Dec 1888 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO and died in Nov 1974 at age 85.

6736 F iv. Clara De_Camp NORTH was born about 30 Oct 1890 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO, died on 21 Jan 1898 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO about age 7, and was buried on 25 Jan 1898 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

+ 6737 F v. Alice Conger NORTH was born on 3 Jun 1892 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO and died in Jul 1978 at age 86.

+ 6738 M vi. Frederick Richard NORTH was born on 28 Jan 1894 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO, died on 24 Nov 1978 in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO at age 84, and was buried on 27 Nov 1978 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

+ 6739 M vii. Robert Hoffman NORTH was born on 16 Oct 1895 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO, died on 12 Oct 1983 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO at age 87, and was buried on 14 Oct 1983 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

6740 M viii. Charles Augustus NORTH was born on 1 Aug 1897 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO, died on 10 Jul 1975 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO at age 77, and was buried on 12 Jul 1975 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Charles married Alva M. SMITH on 28 Jun 1928 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO. Alva was born on 17 May 1898 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO, died on 11 Dec 1994 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO at age 96, and was buried on 14 Dec 1994 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

+ 6741 M ix. David Allen NORTH was born on 13 Jun 1899 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO, died on 29 Oct 1947 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO at age 48, and was buried on 31 Oct 1947 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

+ 6742 F x. Helen Frances NORTH was born on 16 Feb 1901 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO and died in Mar 1991 at age 90.

6743 F xi. Hazel Margaret NORTH was born on 6 Oct 1902 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO and died after 1947 in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, LA.

+ 6744 M xii. Harold Willard NORTH was born on 18 Nov 1903 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO, died on 29 Sep 1977 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO at age 73, and was buried in Sep 1977 in Neosho Twp., Newton Co., MO, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

General Notes:
Rebecca Conger

LEGAL_MATTER: 24 Apr 1880: "Rebecca C. Stout of Bloomfield, [NJ], only surviving child of Wright F. Conger, late of Bloomfield deceased, renounces her right of administration and requests that letters be granted to her husband Gideon Lee Stout of Bloomfield."

The application for the probate of her will names as her sole existing heirs her husband and three minor children, namely: Wright Conger Stout, Julia Comstock Stout, and Gideon Lee Stout, Jr.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 554-555 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

3380. David Seabury CONGER was born on 27 Feb 1842 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 5 Apr 1899 at age 57.

General Notes:
David Seabury Conger

RELATIONSHIP-ERROR: CFA I, p. 119 claims that David Seabury Conger was the 1st cousin of his wife, Maria Louise Conger. This is an error. They were 2nd cousins. There common ancestor was, David Conger.

David married Maria Louise CONGER, daughter of Henry Halsey CONGER and Jane Tuttle DE_CAMP, on 14 Sep 1864. Maria was born on 23 Oct 1842 in Longwood, Morris Co., NJ and died on 1 Sep 1906 at age 63.

3381. William Frame CONGER was born on 5 Mar 1844 in Albany, Albany Co., NY, died on 17 Nov 1918 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1918 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI.

General Notes:
William Frame Conger

MILITARY: 7th NY Volunteers, 1862; Enlisted on 9 Sep 1864 in Co. G, 42nd Inf. Regt, Sergeant Major
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 105 & Vol. II, p. 232 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Problem: Was he born on 5 Mar 1843 at Prairie du Sac, WI as listed in CFA I, p. 105 or 5 Mar 1844 at Albaby [sic] NY as listed in CFA II, p. 232?

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Wisconsin State Senator 1894-1896

OCCUPATION: Merchant, president of Conger, Grotophorst, Inc., Prairie du Sac, WI

William married Helen A. GARVIN on 13 Nov 1866 in Albany, Albany Co., NY. Helen was born on 1 Nov 1843 in Bethlehem, Albany Co., NY, died on 30 Mar 1899 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI at age 55, and was buried in Apr 1899 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI.

6748 M i. Willie E. CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1867 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 22 Sep 1867 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI.

6749 M ii. Frederick Gavin CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1869 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 31 Jan 1911 at age 41.

+ 6750 M iii. William Alanson CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1873 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI, died on 24 Apr 1918 in Mondovi, Buffalo Co., WI at age 44, and was buried in Apr 1918 in Mondovi, Buffalo Co., WI.

3382. John Sidney CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1846 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 18 Sep 1920 in Hopewell, Washington Co., PA at age 73.

General Notes:
John Sidney Conger

MILITARY: On 31 May 1864 he was a Private in Co. E, 49th Inf. Regt. Wis Inf.
Discharged 16 Sep 1864. He enlisted again in the same unit on 4 Feb 1865 and was discharged on 8 Nov 1865.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 105 & Vol. II, p. 143 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Problem: CFA I, p. 105 lists the place of birth as, Prairie du Sac, WI. His next older and next younger sibling were also listed as being born there. In CFA II, p. 143 the birth place was listed as, Bloomfield, NJ. Where was he born?

RESIDENCES: Lived at Prairie du Sac, WI until 1890, then Clinton, IA and Omaha, NE.

John married Cornelia Clara WOTRING on 7 May 1872 in Washington, Washington Co., PA. Cornelia was born on 9 May 1846 in Hopewell, , PA.

6753 M iii. Frank Wotrung CONGER was born on 9 Jan 1876 and died before 11 Mar 1915.

6755 M v. Edward Wotrung CONGER was born on 7 Nov 1880 and died before 11 Mar 1915.

3383. Dr. Frederick Halsey CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1849 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 7 Apr 1896 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI at age 46.

General Notes:
Dr. Frederick Halsey Conger

EDUCATION-OCCUPATION: Received an M.D. degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York in 1876.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 105 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Frederick married Ella SCOVILL, daughter of Jenkins SCOVILL and Harriet WOLVERTON, on 6 Nov 1872 in Oregon, Dane Co., WI. Ella was born on 3 Feb 1850 and died on 12 Jan 1905 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 54.

+ 6756 M i. Paul Barnard CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1873 in Menasha, Winnebago/Calumet Co., WI and died on 19 Sep 1915 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI at age 42.

+ 6757 M ii. Frederick Scovill CONGER was born on 29 Aug 1875 in Ripon, Fond du Lac Co., WI and died on 4 May 1933 at age 57.

3385. Mary Stowell CONGER was born on 19 Jul 1854 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 29 Jul 1913 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI at age 59.

General Notes:
Mary Stowell Conger

Problem: Was she born in Prairie du Sac, WI as listed in CFA I or Bloomfield, NJ as listed in CFA II, p. 421?

Mary married Charles R. SLIGH on 6 Jan 1875. Charles was born in 1850 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI and died in Sep 1927 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI at age 77.

6758 F i. Edith SLIGH was born about 1876 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI and died in 1967 about age 91.

6759 F ii. Adeline SLIGH was born about 1878 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI and died in 1966 about age 88.

+ 6760 F iii. Loraine SLIGH was born on 5 Nov 1880 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI and died on 16 Feb 1974 at age 93.

3386. George Duffield CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1857 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 7 Jun 1923 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 65.

General Notes:
George Duffield Conger

OCCUPATION: George Duffield Conger, 1857, was the head of the Anti-Saloon League of Washington state. CFA I, p. 40a.

OBITUARY: Seattle Post-Intelligence, 8 Jun 1923: Conger, Dry Leader, Dies George D. Conger, head of the Anti-Saloon League of Washington for ten years, well known nationally for his prohibition work, died yesterday at the Seattle General Hospital. He was sixty-six years old. He came to Seattle in 1911, and lived at 5663 11th Avenue Northeast.

He is survived by a son, Richard C. Conger of Detroit, Mich., and a niece, Mrs. W.Y. Henry of Tacoma. Mrs. Conger died three years ago.

Mr. Conger was formerly a trustee of the First Methodist Church.

The body was taken to the Bonney-Watson Undertaking Company. Funeral arrangements will be made later. (Cremation)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 192 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

3391. Sidney Seabury CONGER was born on 17 Dec 1867 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 5 May 1920 in Bloomfield, Essex Co., NJ at age 52.

General Notes:
Sidney Seabury Conger

AKA: Nicknamed, Shag

OCCUPATION: Presbyterian minister

BIOGRAPHY:
Sidney Seabury Conger's biography was in "Who's Who in New York," in 1907. He was a Presbyterian pastor; he served churches in Portland, Maine; Cooperstown, NY; Summit, New Jersey; Mexico City and the Canal Zone.

He served with the YMCA overseas during WWI.

Sidney had a vivacious personality with a lively sense of humor. He went by the name "Shag" Conger, and was well known for his exploits. He was a strong pastor, and was deeply appreciated by the people he served.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 467 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Sidney married Augusta Evelyn JENNINGS, daughter of William Ellery JENNINGS and Emma CRAWFORD, on 20 Oct 1892 in Summit, Union Co., NJ. Augusta was born on 8 Sep 1871 in Brooklyn, NY and died on 18 Dec 1930 in Cooperstown, Otsego Co., NY at age 59.

+ 6762 F i. Marion Jennings CONGER was born on 21 Oct 1893 in Portland, Cumberland Co., ME and died on 4 May 1964 in Temple, Bell Co., TX at age 70.

+ 6763 F ii. Esther Seabury CONGER was born on 7 May 1895 in Millburn, Essex Co., NJ.

+ 6764 M iii. Stephen Crawford CONGER was born on 22 Nov 1902 in Cooperstown, Otsego Co., NY and died in Jul 1987 at age 84.

3400. Harriet STICKLE was born on 23 Nov 1855 in Newfoundland, Morris/Passaic Co., NJ and died on 25 Nov 1938 in Stelton, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 83.

Harriet married Edward SIMS, son of John SIMS and Jane COOPER, on 21 Aug 1880 in Oak Ridge, , NJ. Edward was born on 1 May 1855 in Birmingham, England and died on 30 Jul 1933 in Stelton, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 78.

6765 F i. Nettie Emily SIMS was born on 21 Dec 1882 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 28 Dec 1973 in New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 91.

6766 F ii. Harriet Evelyn SIMS was born on 3 Feb 1884 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 4 Dec 1974 in Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 90.

+ 6767 M iii. Edward Frank SIMS was born on 6 Jul 1889 in Boonton, Morris Co., NJ and died on 10 Feb 1931 in Shelton, Fairfield Co., CT at age 41.

6768 F iv. Ethel Louise SIMS was born on 9 Jan 1891 in Boonton, Morris Co., NJ and died on 28 Jun 1982 in Crownsville, Anne Arundel Co., MD at age 91.

3406. Minnie Thomasine ABBOTT was born on 4 Aug 1868 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA, died on 25 Dec 1908 at age 40, and was buried in Dec 1908 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA.

General Notes:
Minnie Thomasine Abbott

AKA: Minnie Thomasine Abbott in CFA II, p. 446; Mary T. Abbott

Minnie married John Franklin WALTON, son of John Bice WALTON and Mary BENSON, on 2 Sep 1888 in Selma, Fresno Co., CA. John was born on 8 May 1859 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA, died on 27 Feb 1913 in Centerville, , CA at age 53, and was buried in Feb 1913 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA.

6769 F i. Louise Evalyn WALTON was born on 9 Sep 1889 in Pleasanton, Alameda Co., CA and died in 1969 at age 80.

+ 6770 M ii. Jim Hortenstine WALTON was born on 2 Sep 1890 in Pleasanton, Alameda Co., CA.

6771 M iii. Everard Clifford WALTON was born on 14 Feb 1899 in Moro, Sherman Co., OR, died on 4 Jan 1971 at age 71, and was buried in Jan 1971 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Willamette National Cemetery.

6772 M iv. Conger Abbott WALTON was born on 17 Jul 1901 in Monkland, Sherman Co., OR and died in 1967 in Pleasanton, Alameda Co., CA at age 66.

6773 F v. Minnie T. WALTON was born on 16 Dec 1908 in Mountain View, Santa Clara Co., CA and died in Jan 1909 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA.

3410. Lucy A. CONGER was born on 11 Feb 1830 and died on 9 Mar 1901 at age 71.

Lucy married Henry Halsey MILLER, son of Charles MILLER and Susan A. HAMILTON, on 27 Dec 1848. Henry was born on 26 Dec 1826 and died on 9 Mar 1901 at age 74.

3413. Thomas Jefferson CONGER was born on 13 Sep 1840 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 16 Mar 1926 in Statenville, Echols Co., GA at age 85.

Thomas married Mary Jane SIMONTON in Staten Island, Richmond Co., NY. Mary died on 4 Nov 1868.

Thomas next married Jane Elizabeth TOMLINS on 7 Apr 1870 in Tompkins Cove, Rockland Co., NY. Jane died in 1901.

+ 6786 M vii. Stanley Earl CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1884 in Statenville, Echols Co., GA and died about 1920 about age 36.

Thomas next married Mary Virginia RANKIN on 19 Mar 1902 in Statenville, Echols Co., GA.

+ 6791 M iii. Luther Rankin CONGER was born about 5 Jul 1910 in Statesville, Iredell Co., NC.

3420. Ira CONGER was born on 23 Jul 1846 in Oakland, Clinton Co., OH and died in 1909 at age 63.

General Notes:
Ira Conger

RESEARCHER: Everett Richard Conger provided information about the family of Ira Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 238 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Probably lived in or near, Hammond, IN

+ 6793 M ii. Charles Albert CONGER was born on 26 Sep 1870 in Union Twp., Clinton Co., OH and died on 19 Apr 1927 in Clinton Co., OH at age 56.

3422. George Foxx CONGER was born about 7 Apr 1851 in Gurneyville, Clinton Co., OH, died on 23 Dec 1932 in East Chicago, Lake Co., IN about age 81, and was buried in Dec 1932 in Pennville, , IN.

General Notes:
George Foxx Conger

RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1911, Micegrove, Blackford Co., IN

BIRTH: "7 Apr 1851 (1849?)" in CFA I, p. 194

Problem: Was he born at Gurneyville, Clinton Co., OH as listed in CFA I, p. 194 or at Oakland, Clinton Co., OH as listed elsewhere in CFA I?

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

BURIAL-QUESTION: In what county did the burial take place? There are two places named, Pennville, in the state.

George married Florence Alojene KESSLER. Florence was born in 1857, died in Apr 1912 in Michigan at age 55, and was buried in Apr 1912 in Pennville, , IN.

+ 6801 M i. Nathaniel CONGER was born about 1878 and died in May 1938 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI about age 60.

6802 F ii. Louella CONGER was born on 5 Jun 1879 and died on 26 Aug 1968 at age 89.

6803 F iii. Bessie CONGER was born about 1881 and died in May 1970 about age 89.

+ 6804 M iv. Grover Esta CONGER was born on 25 Apr 1892 in Blackford Co., IN and died on 30 Dec 1974 at age 82.

3432. Rebecca Mary HAZARD was born on 26 Feb 1890 in Clinton Co., OH and died on 20 Feb 1890 in Clinton Co., OH.

Rebecca married Calvin LEONARD, son of Ezekiel LEONARD and Parmelia MOORMAN, on 15 Oct 1867 in Clinton Co., OH. Calvin was born on 8 Jun 1848 in Clinton Co., OH.

6805 F i. Alta Dell LEONARD was born on 13 Nov 1890 in Ohio and died on 27 Feb 1957 at age 66.

6806 F ii. Cora Parmelia LEONARD was born on 8 Apr 1870 and died on 30 May 1951 at age 81.

6807 M iii. Robert Samuel LEONARD was born on 26 Sep 1872 and died on 24 Jun 1874 at age 1.

6808 F iv. De_Ella Martha LEONARD was born on 2 Sep 1875 and died on 14 Dec 1957 at age 82.

6809 M v. Arthur Calvin LEONARD was born on 5 Jan 1879 and died in Dec 1952 at age 73.

6810 M vi. Walter Ezekiel LEONARD was born on 7 Aug 1881 and died on 18 Oct 1881.

+ 6811 F vii. Mary Emma LEONARD was born on 18 Nov 1883 in Clinton Co., OH, died on 20 Feb 1973 at age 89, and was buried in Feb 1973 in Martinsville, Clinton Co., OH.

3447. Miranda A. CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1840 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died on 19 Sep 1899 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI at age 58.

Miranda married James FLOWER on 19 Jun 1857 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI. James was born on 2 Jan 1831 in Gainesville, Wyoming Co., NY.

6816 F iii. Adda FLOWER was born on 18 Nov 1862 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died on 20 Jul 1898 at age 35.

6817 M iv. Alpheus J. FLOWER was born on 9 Sep 1872 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI.

6820 F vii. Estella FLOWER was born on 5 Aug 1882 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI.

3449. Porter CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1845 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died on 24 Feb 1900 in Almont, Lapeer Co., MI at age 54.

Porter married Angeline FARMER. Angeline was born on 16 Jun 1853 in Ray, Branch Co., MI and died on 4 Sep 1898 in Almont, Lapeer Co., MI at age 45.

6821 F i. Bertha CONGER was born on 23 Oct 1869 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died on 11 Sep 1889 at age 19.

+ 6822 F ii. Rosetta CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1873 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died on 22 Feb 1899 at age 25.

+ 6823 M iii. George E. CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1876 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died in 1931 at age 55.

+ 6824 M iv. Omar David CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1878 in Almont, Lapeer Co., MI and died on 8 Dec 1964 in Honokaa, , HI at age 86.

6825 F v. Bessie CONGER was born on 13 May 1881 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died on 19 Dec 1950 at age 69.

+ 6826 F vi. Grace CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1887 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died about 1918 about age 31.

+ 6827 M vii. Paul Farmer CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1890 in Almont, Lapeer Co., MI and died on 25 May 1977 at age 86.

3450. Proctor CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1847 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died on 8 Feb 1914 in Memphis, Macomb/St. Clair Co., MI at age 66.

General Notes:
Proctor Conger

RECOLLECTIONS: Ina (Young) Taylor wrote, "I always loved to go to Grandma
Conger's. She and Grandpa were so dear. I loved to stay all night there --
wake up in the morning and Grandma was frying meat and baking pancakes. One
would sink into the feather beds she had and they surely were warm and cozy.
All these beautiful memories. Also I used to go there for lunch on rainy days
from school. When it rained they always knew Flossie & I would be there.
Grandpa was just like my husband is -- could fix anything; always had the ide
which did the trick."
(Source: CFA I, p. 428)

Proctor married Sarah FARMER on 14 Jul 1864 in Ray, Branch Co., MI. Sarah was born on 26 Jul 1847 in Ray, Branch Co., MI and died in Nov 1927 at age 80.

+ 6828 F i. Estella A. CONGER was born on 13 Jan 1869 in Ray, Branch Co., MI and died on 10 Mar 1934 at age 65.

+ 6829 M ii. Orville CONGER was born on 19 Jul 1878 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died in 1948 at age 70.

3453. Oscar CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1854 and died on 29 Apr 1935 in Wisconsin at age 80.

3454. Austin CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1857 in St. Clair, St. Clair Co., MI and died on 6 Jun 1909 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI at age 52.

Austin married Sarah RUSSELL on 6 Mar 1880. Sarah was born on 6 Apr 1865 in New York and died on 22 Mar 1888 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI at age 22.

6833 F i. Myrtle B. CONGER was born on 26 Mar 1882 and died in 1885 at age 3.

+ 6834 M ii. Harry E. CONGER was born in 1885 and died on 20 Oct 1909 at age 24.

Austin next married Sarah TINSON on 16 Jan 1891. Sarah was born on 5 Feb 1866 in England and died on 4 Jan 1897 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI at age 30.

+ 6835 F i. Harriet Beatrice CONGER was born on 17 Nov 1894 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died on 7 Jun 1975 at age 80.

Austin next married Honolulu Grace ATKINSON, daughter of Charles Swift ATKINSON and Rachel THOMAS. Honolulu was born on 6 Apr 1868 and died on 13 Sep 1903 at age 35.

+ 6836 M i. Charles Austin CONGER was born on 8 Sep 1899 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died about 24 Oct 1982 in Florida about age 83.

+ 6837 M ii. Richard Oscar CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1901 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died on 30 Jul 1982 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI at age 81.

3480. Aaron Luther CONGER was born in 1859 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died in Armada, Macomb Co., MI.

General Notes:
Aaron Luther Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: May have gone by, Luther Aaron Conger. CFA II, p. 51.

CHILDREN: Birth order of the children is not firm. CFA II, p. 51.

+ 6841 M iv. Clarence Elliott CONGER was born about 1896 in Michigan and died in 1980 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA about age 84.

General Notes:
Edwin Wooley Conger

MILITARY: Enlisted in 1862, in Co. D, 26th New York Volunteers. Discharged in 1864 at the expiration of his term of service. Enlisted again in 1864 in the 47th New York Volunteers and served until the close of the Civil War.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 138 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Edwin married Bridget SWEENEY in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY. Bridget was born on 20 Jun 1846 in Balla, Ireland.

Ida married John H. REESE on 17 Aug 1883. John was born on 14 Oct 1865 in Utica, Oneida Co., NY.

General Notes:
Abel Barton Conger

MILITARY: Enlisted on 12 Apr 1867 in Co. M, 31st U.S. Volunteer Infantry; wounded at Devil's Lake, Dakota Territory in Oct 1868. Discharged from Co. K, 22nd Reg on 12 Apr 1870 at the expiration of his term of service.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 7 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Abel married Alice Evelyn Hunt DUTTON on 1 Sep 1873 in Otselic, Chenango Co., NY. Alice was born on 19 Dec 1853 in Otselic, Chenango Co., NY.

3494. Jerusha Fanny CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1840 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY and died on 26 Jul 1903 at age 63.

L. married Julia E. WAY on 15 Oct 1877. Julia was born on 22 Feb 1856 in Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT.

Herman married Evice BEARDSLEY on 1 Jan 1882 in Otselic, Chenango Co., NY. Evice was born on 6 Mar 1863 in Mc Donough, Chenango Co., NY.

6853 F i. Nellie E. CONGER was born on 11 Sep 1884 in Smyrna, Chenango Co., NY.

6854 U ii. Linn A. CONGER was born on 18 May 1889 in Norwich, Chenango Co., NY and died in Feb 1980 at age 90.

6855 U iii. Jessie H. CONGER was born on 1 May 1892 in Buckland, Franklin Co., MA.

Alice married Oliver R. ELLSWORTH on 22 Mar 1877. Oliver was born on 6 Nov 1851 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI.

+ 6856 F i. Minnie ELLSWORTH was born on 26 Aug 1878 in Smyrna, Chenango Co., NY.

6857 F ii. Elizabeth ELLSWORTH was born on 2 Feb 1882 in Otselic, Chenango Co., NY.

6858 F iii. Edith M. ELLSWORTH was born on 16 Sep 1883 in Otselic, Chenango Co., NY.

Edith married John NEWTON on 30 May 1906. John was born on 7 Aug 1880 in Pharsalia, Chenango Co., NY.

6859 F iv. Mattie ELLSWORTH was born on 25 Jun 1885 in Pitcher, Chenango Co., NY.

6860 M v. Ray ELLSWORTH was born on 20 Sep 1888 in Pitcher, Chenango Co., NY.

6861 F vi. Maud ELLSWORTH was born on 23 Nov 1902 in Pitcher, Chenango Co., NY.

George married Nora FAULKNER in 1895. Nora was born in 1874 in North Brookfield.

3532. George W. CONGER was born on 19 Jul 1840 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY and died on 24 Oct 1916 at age 76.

General Notes:
George W. Conger

MILITARY: Enlisted, Aug 1862 in Co. A, 146th New York Volunteers. Discharged, 12 Jul 1865 at Alexandria, VA at the end of his term of service.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 202 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

George married Hannah HARBIN on 5 Aug 1866 in Clinton, Oneida Co., NY. Hannah was born on 3 Aug 1837 in Fredericktown, , OH and died on 7 Apr 1902 in Stockwell, Oneida Co., NY at age 64.

+ 6863 M i. Earl Jay CONGER was born on 25 Sep 1867 in Oriskany Falls, Madison Co., NY and died on 6 Dec 1936 at age 69.

+ 6864 F ii. Minnie Ida CONGER was born on 23 Oct 1869 in Oriskany Falls, Madison Co., NY.

+ 6865 M iii. Claude Roswell CONGER was born on 28 Oct 1873 in Oriskany Falls, Madison Co., NY, died on 12 Apr 1951 in Earlville, Chenango Co., NY at age 77, and was buried in Apr 1951 in Earlville, Chenango Co., NY.

6866 M iv. Carl Elias CONGER was born on 10 Feb 1882 in Oriskany Falls, Madison Co., NY and died on 4 Jun 1941 at age 59.

General Notes:
Eunice A. Conger

DEATH-ERROR: CFA II, p. 718 lists the date of death as, d. 1809. This must be an error since she was born in 1844.

Eunice married Eugene Gordon BUSH. Eugene was born on 10 Feb 1840 in Stockwell, Oneida Co., NY.

John married Clara BURLINGAME on 14 Nov 1900. Clara was born on 21 Apr 1881.

General Notes:
Orlo Roswell Conger

DEATH-QUESTION: Did he die, 5 Dec 1878 (CFA II, p. 723)?

6868 F i. Evalena CONGER was born on 26 Jul 1873 and died in Jun 1895 at age 21.

+ 6869 M ii. Wayne Orlo CONGER was born in Jul 1878 and died on 5 Dec 1955 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 77.

3537. Jennie Eliza CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1856 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY, died on 13 Jan 1901 at age 44, and was buried in Jan 1901 in Willard Cemetery.

Jennie married Charles Franklin BEACH, son of Melville Eugene BEACH and Louisa LEIGH, on 6 May 1874. Charles was born on 14 May 1855 in Lebanon, Madison Co., NY and died on 7 Jul 1929 in Chautauqua, Chautauqua Co., NY at age 74.

6875 M i. Carl John BEACH was born on 25 Sep 1876 in Little Falls, Herkimer Co., NY and died on 1 May 1931 in Bolton, Worcester Co., MA at age 54.

6876 F ii. Jennie Louise BEACH was born on 23 Sep 1890 in Romulus, Seneca Co., NY and died on 20 May 1986 in Brooktondale, Tompkins Co., NY at age 95.

6879 M iii. Roscoe Ulysses REED was born on 13 Apr 1881 and died on 21 Dec 1900 at age 19.

3539. Zayda CONGER was born on 18 Mar 1849 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY and died on 27 Mar 1879 at age 30.

General Notes:
Zayda Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Zayda (Zayela?) Conger, CFA I, p. 377; Zayela (Zayda?) Conger, CFA I, p. 734.

SPOUSE: 2nd spouse of Frerderick B. Foote.

Zayda married Frederick B. FOOTE on 12 Aug 1875. Frederick was born in 1843 in Bridgewater, Oneida Co., NY and died on 4 Oct 1878 at age 35.

3540. Dewitt CONGER was born on 31 Jan 1854 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY, died on 22 Apr 1911 at age 57, and was buried in Apr 1911 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY, Waterville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Dewitt Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: De Witt Conger (CFA I, p. 123)

MARRIAGE: Dewitt Conger and Cornelia Cooper were married on 7 Oct 1874, at the bride's parent's home, Waterville, NY, by Rev. Bell. (CFA II, p. 715)
(Source: Rome Sentinel, 13 Oct 1877)

BIRTH-DEATH-CEMETERY: DeWitt Conger, s/o Daniel & Polly, b. 31 Jan 1854, d. 22 Apr 1911. Buried at Waterville Cemetery, Waterville, NY.
(Furnished by Sheila Morgan)

Dewitt married Cornelia Ella COOPER, daughter of Charles COOPER and Cornelia MEDBURY, on 7 Oct 1874 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY. Cornelia was born in 1850.

6883 F i. Cornelia Medbury CONGER was born on 5 Mar 1876, died on 6 Apr 1876, and was buried in Apr 1876 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY, Waterville Cemetery.

Dewitt next married Blanche Clayton COOK, daughter of Franklin Porter COOK and Delia Ann BENNETT, on 24 Mar 1888 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY. Blanche was born about 15 Feb 1863 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, died on 9 Oct 1918 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY about age 55, and was buried in Oct 1918 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY, Waterville Cemetery.

6884 M i. Daniel Bennett CONGER was born on 15 Jun 1898 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY, died on 20 Mar 1975 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY at age 76, and was buried in May 1975 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY, Waterville Cemetery.

Daniel married Mary Sargent DAVIS, daughter of Howard Lee DAVIS and Ione Tefft HATCH, on 25 Apr 1925 in Montclair, Essex Co., NJ. Mary was born on 25 Sep 1903 in Tarrytown, Westchester Co., NY, died on 25 Dec 1988 at age 85, and was buried in Dec 1988 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY, Waterville Cemetery.

3551. Eugene M. CONGER was born on 13 Feb 1844 in Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI and died on 10 Jan 1890 in Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI at age 45.

Eugene married Susan Dean BRADFORD on 5 Dec 1867 in Raynshan, Bristol Co., MA. Susan was born on 7 Jul 1843 in Raynshan, Bristol Co., MA.

6885 F i. Clare E. CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1868 in Raynshan, Bristol Co., MA.

6886 M ii. Dean Strolling CONGER was born on 24 Dec 1871 in Raynshan, Bristol Co., MA.

Revillo married Emma WHITAKER on 8 Jan 1871. Emma was born on 24 Jul 1850 in Chanango Co., NY.

+ 6887 F i. Floy CONGER was born on 20 Dec 1871 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI and died on 26 Apr 1944 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 72.

+ 6888 F ii. Ruth Estelle CONGER was born on 31 Oct 1889 in Lorimor, Union Co., IA, died on 10 Sep 1978 in Boone, Boone Co., IA at age 88, and was buried in Sep 1978 in Lorimor, Union Co., IA.

Arthur married Eva PARROTT on 27 Oct 1881. Eva was born on 16 Feb 1863 in Cascade, Dubuque/Jones Co., IA.

6889 M i. Henry CONGER was born on 17 Nov 1882 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA.

6890 F ii. Madge Eva CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1885 in Earlville, Delaware Co., IA.

6891 F iii. Gladys Miriam CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1891 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

6892 M i. Louis Herbert CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1883 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA.

6893 M ii. Nelson Wolcott CONGER was born on 30 Mar 1890 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA.

3569. Ernest Claire CONGER was born on 16 Feb 1867 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA and died on 28 Feb 1953 at age 86.

General Notes:
Ernest Claire Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Ernest Claire Conger and his wife, Jennie Biddlecome Conger, were
5th cousins, one generation removed. Their common ancestor was John Belconger.
Ernest was a descendant of John Belconger's son, Joseph, and Jennie was a
descendant of John Belconger's son, Job. (CFA I, p. 168)

Ernest married Jennie Biddlecome CONGER, daughter of Everett Lorentus CONGER Rev. and Jennie BIDDLECOME, on 29 May 1890. Jennie was born on 27 Nov 1864 and died on 11 Oct 1941 at age 76.

+ 6894 F i. Dorothy CONGER was born on 5 Jun 1892 and died on 11 Jun 1975 in Orange, Orange Co., CA at age 83.

3574. Ralph W. CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1872 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA and died on 19 Sep 1947 at age 74.

General Notes:
Ralph W. Conger

HEALTH_HISTORY: Ralph Conger fell when a child about four years old. A stick went into the palate of his mouth, causing his right arm to be crooked and useless. (CFA I, p. 137)

Ralph married Edith Maude Blanche SUMMERS, daughter of S. S. SUMMERS and Unknown, on 19 May 1897 in Delhi, Delaware Co., IA. Edith was born on 21 Oct 1877 in Delhi, Delaware Co., IA, died on 22 Apr 1926 at age 48, and was buried in Apr 1926 in California, Oakland Cemetery.

6898 M iii. Alfred S. CONGER was born on 26 Apr 1905 and died on 16 Dec 1990 at age 85.

3575. Horace Glenn CONGER was born on 19 Jul 1876 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA, died on 14 May 1965 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 88, and was buried in May 1965 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Masonic Cemetery.

General Notes:
Horace Glenn Conger

AKA: Probably called, Glenn; Glenn Conger (CFA I, p. 210)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

Problem: What was the date of birth, 19 Jul 1872 as listed on page 210 of CFA I, or 19 Jul 1876 as listed on p. 136 of CFA? According to p. 136 of CFA I, his brother, Ralph W. Conger was born on 12 Nov 1872.

OCCUPATION: Druggist; later Vice President of the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Des Moines, Iowa. (CFA I, p. 37a)

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage to Laura E. Hess

BIOGRAPHY: Horace Glenn Conger became a druggist, like his father, and later became vice president of the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, serving five midwestern states. He donated his time to the American Red Cross all during World War II; was a member of the Des Moines Club, Greater Des Moines Committee, and many things.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 212 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: On 6 Feb 1947, Horace Glenn Conger wrote to Mrs. Henry L. Monat, 1036 Bryant St., Palo Alto, Calif., as follows:

"My Dear Cousin: I have delayed answering your letter for the reason that I had so little to offer in the way of assistance. First of all, the Bible which you refer to is doubtless packed away among the effects of my sister in Dubuque, who is the one referred to by brother, Ralph, as being in a sanatarium. This all happened so suddenly that it has taken my breath away. She had a nervous breakdown and it seemed the humane thing to do to place her where she could be taken care of. It isn't a public institution and I pray that it may continue to be a private place - at my expense, for those things are tragic, at best.

Anyway, the Bible you refer to I have seen many times and does not contain any reference to who married who and when. It is one of those old fashioned documents which simply shows the birth date, death date and names, but it may be that I can add little to what you are trying to compile. A good many years back I had occasion - in connection with applications for insurance - to have a record of the names, birth and death dates of my ancestors and I'm going to give you some of that information.

My father's father's name was Ephraim Conger, born Oct. 25, 1795 and died Aug. 8, 1847. My grandmother's name was Almira Conger, born Sep. 13, 1799 and died May 26, 1873. In your list you have a statement that they had six sons, but do not include my father, Edwin Jerome, born Dec. 18, 1841, and died Oct. 25, 1907.

There is another brother by the name of Marvin, whose birth and death date I do not have, but he was the one that became enamoured with a spiritualist and left my Aunt Mary, and as the story went - in my boyhood days, she had a big going away supper the night he was to leave her. That sounds a bit like Hollywood, doesn't it?

Well, some years ago a man came to my office in Des Moines and claimed to be my cousin, living in Winterset, Iowa. I was somewhat disturbed about it for I knew of no cousin that I had anywhere in these parts, but I allowed him to come into my private office and was prepared for any emergency by having a heavy ink-well in my hand to use if it became necessary. Ha. This is quite a joke to me now, but wasn't then. It developed that he was a son of Marvin's and had taken his mother, Mary, with him to Winterset and had lived there for a number of years, as a tin-smith.

He related some interesting things about my father so I knew that he was real. Had taught father to swim, by holding him up with his hand while father paddled. This is not of much interest, but it [is] just a reminiscence. Anyway, those are two sons of Almira that you do not show."

(Glenn went on to speak of his brother, Ralph, but part of the carbon paper had been torn off. Ralph fell when a child about four years old. A stick went into the palate of his mouth, causing his right arm to be crooked and useless.)
[Note: As of May 2000 the identity of Mrs. Henry L. Monat is unknown. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 136-137 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Horace
Social Security #: 505-07-0761
Issued in: Nebraska
Birth date: Jul 19, 1876
Death date: May 1965
Residence code: Iowa
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 10, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.139]

Horace married Edith EDMONDS on 10 Oct 1896. Edith was born on 26 Nov 1872, died on 17 Apr 1949 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 76, and was buried in Apr 1949 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Masonic Cemetery.

+ 6901 M i. Dale E. CONGER was born on 1 Apr 1901 in La Porte City, Black Hawk Co., IA and died on 30 Jun 1963 at age 62.

Horace next married Laura E. HESS, daughter of Almo HESS and Clara Angelina JOHNSON, on 10 Jan 1946 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. Laura was born on 26 Jul 1915 in Liberty Center, Warren Co., IA.

3576. Edwin Jerome CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1879 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA, died on 6 Apr 1911 at age 32, and was buried in Apr 1911 in California, Oakland Cemetery.

Edwin married Rose Bixey EDWARDS on 1 Jun 1907 in Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co., CA.

+ 6902 M i. Charles Lee CONGER was born on 1 Jun 1908 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, died on 19 Jul 1938 in Hopkinton, Delaware Co., IA at age 30, and was buried in Jul 1938 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA.

3577. Eugene CONGER was born on 9 Jun 1851 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI and died about 20 Aug 1914 about age 63.

General Notes:
Eugene Conger

PROBLEM-DEATH: CFA I, p. 170 states that the date of death was either, 7 Apr 1915 or 20 Aug 1914.

Eugene married Emmagene MONTGOMERY. Emmagene was born on 21 Oct 1861 and died on 13 Jun 1936 at age 74.

+ 6903 M i. Ira CONGER was born on 18 Sep 1882 in Mitchell, Sheboygan Co., WI, died on 19 Jan 1952 at age 69, and was buried in Jun 1952 in Greenbush.

+ 6904 M ii. Warren Columbus CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1885 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI, died on 24 Dec 1949 in Vinland, Winnebago Co., WI at age 64, and was buried in Dec 1949 in Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI.

+ 6905 F iii. Hattie CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1887 in Osceola, Fond du Lac Co., WI and died on 11 Mar 1960 at age 72.

+ 6907 F v. Alice CONGER was born about 1890 in Osceola, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

+ 6908 F vi. Lavina CONGER was born in 1892 in Osceola, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

+ 6909 M vii. George R. CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1895 in Osceola, Fond du Lac Co., WI and died in Nov 1971 at age 76.

6910 M viii. Albert CONGER was born about 1897 in Osceola, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

6911 F ix. Esther CONGER was born about 1900 in Osceola, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

+ 6912 M x. Ernest Howard CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1904 in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI and died in Apr 1980 at age 75.

3579. Christopher Columbus CONGER was born on 30 May 1860 in Wisconsin, died on 29 Jan 1923 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI at age 62, and was buried in Jan 1923 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI, Greenbush Cemetery.

Christopher married Sarah May CRAIG, daughter of John B. CRAIG and Nancy CAMPBELL, on 18 Dec 1889. Sarah was born on 16 Sep 1872 in Lima, , WI, died on 4 Jun 1899 in Forest, , WI at age 26, and was buried in Jun 1899 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI, Greenbush Cemetery.

6913 M i. Infant CONGER was born about 1891 in Forest, , WI and died about 1891 in Forest, , WI.

6914 F ii. Infant CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1893 in Forest, , WI and died on 16 Jul 1893 in Forest, , WI.

+ 6915 M iii. Lester William CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1893 in Forest, , WI, died on 3 Aug 1946 in Sheboygan, Sheboygan Co., WI at age 53, and was buried in Aug 1946 in Kohler, Sheboygan Co., WI.

6916 F iv. Ethel Almira CONGER was born on 30 Dec 1895 in Forest, , WI and died on 12 Dec 1987 at age 91.

+ 6917 M i. Lyman Columbus CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1902 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI, died on 26 Sep 1972 in Kohler, Sheboygan Co., WI at age 70, and was buried in Sep 1972 in Kohler, Sheboygan Co., WI.

3586. Marvin Colonel CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1866 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI, died on 29 Jun 1944 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan Co., WI at age 77, and was buried in Jul 1944 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI.

General Notes:
Marvin Colonel Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim and Miriam (Bratt) Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Marvin Colonel Conger and his wife, Maryette Conger, were 1st cousins, 1 generation removed. Their common ancestor was Amaziah Conger.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

HOBBIES: Manual arts, fishing, hunting and music

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: He loved children and was known as "Dad Conger" to many children and adults.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

DIVORCE: The marriage of Marvin and Maryette Conger ended in divorce.

Marvin married Mary Ellen LESSELYOUNG, daughter of Nicholas LESSELYOUNG and Mary KOCH, on 19 Aug 1891. Mary was born on 13 Jul 1871 in Osceola, Fond du Lac Co., WI, died on 1 Feb 1912 in Sheboygan, Sheboygan Co., WI at age 40, and was buried in Feb 1912 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI.

+ 6918 F i. May Elsie CONGER was born on 30 May 1892 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI.

+ 6919 F ii. Nina Hattie CONGER was born on 22 Jan 1895 in Ripon, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

+ 6920 M iii. Myron Austin CONGER was born on 16 Mar 1899 in Clemenville, , WI and died about 5 Aug 1950 in Cascade, Sheboygan Co., WI about age 51.

+ 6921 F iv. Ethel Mary CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1900 in Clemensville, Winnebago Co., WI.

+ 6922 M v. Edgar Marvin CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1902 in Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI and died in Dec 1972 at age 70.

6923 M vi. Willie Leander CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1904 in Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI and died on 12 Mar 1907 at age 3.

6924 F vii. Delia Iola CONGER was born on 12 May 1907 in Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI.

Delia married Eldred Otto BERG, son of Herman Christopher BERG and Helena M. DREGER, on 2 Aug 1947 in Sheboygan, Sheboygan Co., WI. Eldred was born on 2 Oct 1904 in Barron, Barron Co., WI.

Marvin next married Maryette CONGER, daughter of Eugene CONGER and Emmagene MONTGOMERY, on 31 May 1915 in Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI. Maryette was born on 24 Dec 1889 in Osceola Twp., , WI.

+ 6925 M i. Howard Leslie CONGER was born on 2 Mar 1916 in Osceola, Fond du Lac Co., WI and died in Jun 1978 at age 62.

Lydia married David HILTS on 16 Sep 1844. David was born on 8 Sep 1826 and died on 15 Feb 1895 at age 68.

General Notes:
Chester Flagler

RELATIONSHIP: Chester Flager and his wife, Hannah Marie Conger were 2nd cousins, 1 generation removed. Their common ancestor was Job Conger.

Chester married Hannah Marie CONGER, daughter of William CONGER and Hannah BABCOCK, on 2 Jun 1847. Hannah was born about 13 Apr 1828 and died on 7 Jul 1900 about age 72.

3631. Job Conger WOLFORD was born on 19 Sep 1843 in Cayuga Co., NY, died on 2 Nov 1906 in Sumner, Gratiot Co., MI at age 63, and was buried in Nov 1906 in Sumner, Gratiot Co., MI, Sumner Cemetery.

General Notes:
Job Conger Wolford

OCCUPATION: Farmer

MILITARY: Co. K, 21st Mich Vol Inf, during Civil War. CFA II, p. 456

DEATH: 2 Nov 1906, near Sumner, MI, CFA II, p. 456

Job married Emily Amanda DEAN, daughter of Amos DEAN and Betsy UNKNOWN, on 25 Mar 1866 in North Shade, Gratiot Co., MI. Emily was born on 1 Aug 1843 in Yates Co., NY, died on 13 Apr 1936 in Sumner, Gratiot Co., MI at age 92, and was buried in Apr 1936 in Sumner, Gratiot Co., MI, Sumner Cemetery.

6934 M i. Judson Elsworth WOLFORD was born on 28 Oct 1868 in Sumner, Gratiot Co., MI and died on 21 Sep 1928 at age 59.

+ 6935 M ii. Jesse Eugene WOLFORD was born on 3 Apr 1874 in Sumner, Gratiot Co., MI and died on 2 Dec 1951 at age 77.

+ 6936 F iii. Cora V. WOLFORD was born on 26 Nov 1878 in Sumner, Gratiot Co., MI and died about 1970 about age 92.

+ 6937 F iv. Elsie Nora WOLFORD was born on 21 Dec 1886 in Sumner, Gratiot Co., MI and died on 12 Oct 1968 in Sumner, Gratiot Co., MI at age 81.

3642. Celia Louisa CONGER was born on 23 Mar 1839 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1922 at age 83.

Celia married Shephard H. KNOWLTON on 24 Mar 1870. Shephard was born on 2 Jun 1843 and died in 1931 at age 88.

6938 M i. David Conger KNOWLTON was born on 25 Jan 1872 and died on 15 Nov 1877 at age 5.

3643. Lauraette CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1841 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1918 at age 77.

General Notes:
Lauraette Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Laurette, CFA II, p. 715; Laura Ette by Charles G.B. Conger

Lauraette married George S. EVERTS on 6 Jul 1864. George was born on 31 Aug 1829 and died in 1903 at age 74.

6940 M i. Reuben EVERTS was born on 21 Jan 1875 and died on 5 Feb 1882 at age 7.

Mary married Charles W. SPINGLER on 7 Jun 1869. Charles was born on 4 Sep 1840.

6943 M iii. Ray Preston SPINGLER was born on 7 Nov 1876 and died on 20 Aug 1898 at age 21.

General Notes:
Silas Wright Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Silas Wright Conger and his wife, Emma Nancy Hacker Conger, were 3rd cousins. Their common ancestor was Job Conger.

Silas married Nancy TURNER on 4 Feb 1863. Nancy was born on 23 Jul 1841 and died on 29 May 1864 at age 22.

6947 M i. James Stewart CONGER was born on 10 Feb 1864 and died on 7 Aug 1864.

Silas next married Emma Nancy Hacker CONGER, daughter of Lucien West CONGER and Elizabeth Everett BROWN, on 5 Sep 1866. Emma was born on 5 Sep 1846.

6951 F iv. Bertha CONGER was born on 19 Apr 1874 and died on 10 Apr 1885 at age 10.

3651. Sarah Margaret CONGER was born on 5 Jan 1848 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1926 at age 78.

Sarah married Archibald WILKES on 26 Jan 1871. Archibald was born on 13 Apr 1848 and died in 1909 at age 61.

3653. David Wallace CONGER was born on 25 Apr 1865 in Cato, Cayuga Co., NY and died on 6 May 1941 in Queens Village, Long Island Co., NY at age 76.

David married Rose Adele DARATT on 24 Apr 1889. Rose was born on 3 Oct 1866 and died in 1959 at age 93.

+ 6955 M ii. Alden Daratt CONGER was born on 10 Jan 1897 in Martville, Cayuga Co., NY and died on 8 May 1966 in Arvada, Jefferson/Adams Co., CO at age 69.

General Notes:
E. Ernest Clement

AKA: Born, E. Ernest Fuller, he took his step-father's surname, Clement, according to Charles G.B. Conger.

E. married Elizabeth Brown RAYMOND on 9 Jun 1892. Elizabeth was born on 24 Oct 1876.

Esther married William Henry GILLETTE in 1858. William was born on 21 Aug 1828.

6960 M ii. Alvin Bissel GILLETTE was born on 3 Jun 1860 and died on 3 Jul 1861 at age 1.

Mary married Daniel MAXSON, son of Roswell MAXSON and Unknown. Daniel was born on 1 Sep 1834.

6964 M ii. Orville Eugene MAXSON was born on 2 Mar 1860 and died on 2 Apr 1862 at age 2.

6968 F vi. Bertha Lilian MAXSON was born on 18 Jul 1872 and died on 10 Feb 1873.

6970 M viii. Edwin Clarence MAXSON was born on 2 Sep 1876 and died on 24 Jan 1878 at age 1.

Miletus married Sarah Ann REED, daughter of William REED and Lucinda WILLIAMS, on 1 Oct 1866 in Needmore, Eaton Co., MI.

Mabel married Nelson Freeman RICE on 11 Feb 1864. Nelson was born on 13 Jul 1825 and died on 21 Aug 1879 at age 54.

3659. Sabria PRESTON was born on 25 Dec 1841 and died on 25 Sep 1889 at age 47.

Sabria married Sylvester Judson MOODY, son of Orin MOODY and Desire CARR, on 8 Sep 1858. Sylvester was born on 7 Aug 1840.

Wallace married Harriet Adele BAKER on 10 Feb 1887. Harriet was born on 30 Mar 1867.

6988 F iv. Sarah Zewilla MOODY was born on 26 Jun 1867 and died on 4 Oct 1869 at age 2.

Orland married Elizabeth STODDARD on 2 Nov 1900. Elizabeth was born on 30 Dec 1875.

Nellie married Ransom SHERMAN on 29 Apr 1888. Ransom was born on 19 Oct 1859.

Cassandra married George Raymond WILDERN on 14 Nov 1900. George was born on 20 Jun 1877.

David married Anna Louisa JACOBS on 18 Sep 1878. Anna was born on 10 Jul 1847.

Gertrude married Silas Homer DEUEL on 15 Aug 1900. Silas was born on 26 Nov 1872.

Ambrose married Martha Rozila REED on 8 Sep 1877. Martha was born on 11 Mar 1855.

Ada married James Melvin VAN_NOTRICH on 21 Jun 1896. James was born on 8 May 1875.

3665. William Irvin MOYER was born on 26 Jan 1836 in Washtenaw Co., MI and died on 26 Mar 1909 at age 73.

3666. Theron Eugene MOYER was born on 21 Aug 1838 in Washtenaw Co., MI and died on 4 Apr 1918 at age 79.

7004 M i. Charlie T. MOYER was born on 21 Feb 1863, died on 28 Apr 1863, and was buried in Apr 1863 in Roxand Twp., Eaton Co., MI, Moyer Cemetery.

3669. Cleon Arcanius MOYER was born about 13 Oct 1849 in Eaton Co., MI and died on 25 Feb 1929 about age 79.

General Notes:
Cleon Arcanius Moyer

NAME-CONFLICT: Cleon Arhanas Moyer by Charles G.B. Conger.

Problem: Was the date of birth, 13 Oct 1849 as report by Maxine Leonard or 13 Oct 1848 as reported by Charles G.B. Conger?

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings, Henry Abraham and Cleon Arcanius Moyer, married sisters, Amelia and Amanda Ellen Pugh, respectively.

Cleon married Amanda Ellen PUGH, daughter of Unknown PUGH and Unknown, on 27 Aug 1871. Amanda was born on 20 Jun 1855.

Carson married Ettie Clara BISHOP on 1 Nov 1896. Ettie was born on 11 Apr 1876.

William married Rachael DOXSIE on 14 Aug 1858. Rachael was born on 12 Apr 1841.

+ 7012 M ii. Stephen Elza MOODY was born on 28 Jan 1862 and died on 16 Jan 1898 at age 35.

Clarence married Cedonia Elizabeth MERILLET on 29 Nov 1894. Cedonia was born on 10 Nov 1872.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: Sylvester Judson Moody and his wife, Sabria Preston, were 1st
cousins. Their common ancestor was Esther Conger.

Sylvester married Sabria PRESTON, daughter of Ambrose PRESTON and Sabrina REYNOLDS, on 8 Sep 1858. Sabria was born on 25 Dec 1841 and died on 25 Sep 1889 at age 47.

Edward married Mary Emelinda ROSE on 1 Aug 1867. Mary was born on 15 Apr 1848.

7016 F i. Laura Ann MOODY was born on 30 Dec 1869 and died on 30 Aug 1871 at age 1.

7017 M ii. Benjamin Uriah MOODY was born on 16 Nov 1871 and died on 10 Mar 1872.

Esther married Bethuel RASEY on 17 Aug 1867. Bethuel was born on 8 Apr 1843.

7023 F i. Ellen Jane RASEY was born on 4 Apr 1868 and died on 1 Sep 1869 at age 1.

7028 F vi. Ida May RASEY was born on 21 Mar 1880 and died on 1 Mar 1895 at age 14.

General Notes:
Fordyce Walware Carr

EMIGRATION: His family came to Michigan in 1836.

Fordyce married Vianna HARPER, daughter of Alexander HARPER and Unknown, on 11 May 1873. Vianna was born on 27 Dec 1853.

+ 7032 F i. Elizabeth May CARR was born on 9 Sep 1875 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella Co., MI.

Fayette married Catherine PETTINGILL on 23 Mar 1885. Catherine was born on 7 Jun 1863.

7034 U ii. Joheim GERMAN was born on 28 Nov 1888 and died on 15 Aug 1890 at age 1.

3694. Francis Kyle CONGER was born on 22 Aug 1852 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 25 Sep 1887 at age 35.

Francis married Margaret Estelle CURTIS on 9 Jul 1879. Margaret was born on 11 May 1860.

3697. Oliver Webster CASE was born on 6 Dec 1843 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died in 1902 at age 59.

Oliver married Mary Alice MARTLAND on 3 Sep 1867. Mary was born on 27 Feb 1848.

Horace married Laura Belle VAN_METER on 16 Aug 1874. Laura was born on 18 Mar 1856.

Emma married George Randolph FARRAR on 4 Nov 1869. George was born on 2 Dec 1841.

3703. Ida Rosella WILSON was born on 4 May 1848 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA and died on 11 Jun 1880 at age 32.

Ida married Thomas Jefferson MICKEY on 23 Feb 1867. Thomas was born on 17 Sep 1848 and died on 27 Jan 1882 at age 33.

Harriet married Henry Winfield STROCK on 25 Apr 1872. Henry was born on 26 Sep 1848.

7059 F i. Florence May ISABEL was born on 14 Jul 1875 and died on 16 Jan 1876.

7060 F ii. Effie M. ISABEL was born on 25 Jun 1877 and died on 21 Jan 1880 at age 2.

Frederick married Temperance Matilda TODD on 19 Jan 1881. Temperance died on 2 Nov 1897.

7064 M iii. Charles W. BODLEY was born on 6 Mar 1886 and died on 20 Jun 1887 at age 1.

Laura married William Henry HOFFMAN on 12 Jul 1881. William was born on 7 Mar 1865 and died on 21 Oct 1885 at age 20.

7067 F i. Hallie Jay HOFFMAN was born on 5 Feb 1883 and died on 18 May 1891 at age 8.

Judson married Mary Louise LEWIS on 19 Dec 1895. Mary was born on 8 Oct 1860.

Mabelle married William MAHANNA on 11 Jul 1882. William was born on 3 Mar 1867.

Caroline married Joseph Patrick Mc_DONALD on 27 Jan 1891. Joseph was born on 17 Mar 1863.

Inez married George Wilford KENT on 8 Jan 1871. George was born on 19 Mar 1848.

Edith married William Henry HERSCHLAG on 19 Oct 1898. William was born on 24 Aug 1872.

7079 M v. Leo Jesse KENT was born on 16 Oct 1881 and died on 29 Jun 1887 at age 5.

General Notes:
Nina Louisa Bodley

Problem: Was the date of birth, 1 Aug 1853 or 1 Aug 1856, both dates listed by Charles G.B. Conger?

Nina married Harry Piper MICKEY, son of Harrison MICKEY and Cordelia Magdalen SMITH, on 22 Aug 1883. Harry was born on 26 May 1858.

7088 F ii. Berenice Martha JONES was born on 12 Nov 1889 and died on 14 Dec 1889.

7089 M iii. Paul Addison JONES was born on 18 Nov 1892 and died on 25 Sep 1893.

7093 M iv. George V. ANTHONY was born on 19 Jan 1890 and died on 3 Nov 1893 at age 3.

Eugene married Cora E. MERRILL on 9 Sep 1885. Cora was born on 30 Nov 1868 and died on 2 Jan 1899 at age 30.

7101 M iv. William Richmond BONHAM was born on 27 Feb 1898 and died on 5 May 1899 at age 1.

General Notes: NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of Oliver Bodley and Mary
Costigan.

Oliver married Mary COSTIGAN on 19 Aug 1890. Mary was born on 10 Jul 1866 and died on 14 Aug 1891 at age 25.

Oliver next married Lavinia Minerva BOTTS on 23 Aug 1894. Lavinia was born on 30 May 1866.

7103 F i. Mary Amelia BODLEY was born on 6 Mar 1897 and died on 26 Jun 1897.

Paulina married John Livingston ROBINSON on 12 Oct 1892. John was born on 25 Jun 1865.

Edith married Charles Price PACK on 26 Dec 1896. Charles was born on 25 Dec 1861.

Herbert married Minerva HAWXHURST on 15 Jun 1870. Minerva was born on 1 Aug 1844.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: Harry Piper Mickey and his wife, Nina Louisa Bodley, were 2nd
cousins. Their common ancestor was Reuben Conger.

Harry married Nina Louisa BODLEY, daughter of Addison Rutter BODLEY and Martha Anna COOK, on 22 Aug 1883. Nina was born about 1 Aug 1853.

General Notes:
Shea Smith

RESIDENCES: As of 1903, Chicago, IL

REFERENCE: Charles Greenwood Barker Conger was the compiler of "A Record of the Births, Marriages and Deaths of the Descendants of John Conger of Woodbridge, N.J. Through his Grandson, Job Conger of Woodbridge, N.J. and Albany Co., N.Y." This 165 page book was published in 1903. The page after the cover page lists: "Compiled by Charles G.B. Conger, Descendant, Washington, D.C.; Printed by Shea Smith, Descendant, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A. 1903." A copy of the book was found, by Richard E. Henthorn on 17 Aug 1999 at the DAR Library in Washington, DC. Much of the information in this book is not available in either volume of CFA.

RESEARCHER-RELATIONSHIP: Charles Greenwood Barker Conger and Shea Smith, the man who printed the 1903 Conger book, were 3rd cousins. There common ancestor being, Job Conger.

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7115 M ii. Harold Conger SMITH was born on 24 Sep 1880 and died on 29 Sep 1880.

Isabella married Samuel Kilbourn WHITE on 14 Jun 1882. Samuel was born on 10 Jul 1851.

Earl married Mary Adelle TAYLOR on 6 Sep 1884. Mary was born on 29 Sep 1858.

Clara married Edward Payson HATCH on 10 Aug 1892. Edward was born on 17 Apr 1840.

Elizabeth married Alexander COOK on 20 Jul 1882. Alexander was born in 1863 and died on 27 Mar 1897 at age 34.

3762. Loulie ABBOTT was born on 28 Jan 1869 and died on 14 Feb 1895 at age 26.

General Notes:
Loulie Abbott

COMMENT-SEX: It is assumed this person was a female. It can't be determine from the book of Charles G.B. Conger.

Marshall married Mary Jane BUYS on 13 Jul 1856. Mary was born on 24 Jun 1836 and died in Apr 1864 at age 27.

+ 7140 F i. Octavia Ann CONGER was born on 3 Aug 1858 and died on 16 Jul 1885 at age 26.

7141 F ii. Harriet CONGER was born in Aug 1860 and died in Aug 1861 at age 1.

Marshall next married Ann Maria WIGGINTON on 2 Mar 1865. Ann was born on 9 May 1843.

+ 7143 M i. Earnest Job CONGER was born on 27 Jun 1867 in Mexico, Audrain Co., MO, died on 20 Mar 1958 in Crawfordsville, Marion Co., IN at age 90, and was buried in Mar 1958 in Crawfordsville, Marion Co., IN.

William married Lily Malvina JONES on 30 Dec 1897. Lily was born on 4 Jul 1872.

7146 M iv. Milton Omar CONGER was born on 7 Apr 1879 and died on 3 Oct 1893 at age 14.

Margaret married Henry Clay BOGUE on 26 Oct 1861. Henry was born on 6 May 1831.

7147 M i. William Henry BOGUE was born on 14 Dec 1864 and died on 5 Aug 1890 at age 25.

Sarah married Frank Elmer DETWILER on 6 May 1888. Frank was born on 7 Mar 1863.

George married Josephine Barbara DONK on 28 Jun 1894. Josephine was born on 24 Aug 1870.

3775. William Wallace CONGER was born on 7 Jan 1840 in Albany, Albany Co., NY, died on 13 Apr 1913 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 73, and was buried in Apr 1913 in Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, Arlington National Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Wallace Conger

PARENTS: William Conger and Ann Barbara Scott

Problem: Was he born in Albany, NY or Oswego Co., NY? CFA I, lists both.

MILITARY: Served during the Civil War.

RESIDENCES: 1870, Mexico, MO

William married Angeline Matilda HUNT, daughter of Enoch HUNT and Harriet Newell COOK, on 17 Mar 1864 in Audrain Co., MO. Angeline was born on 16 Jan 1845 in Audrain Co., MO and died on 23 Aug 1923 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 78.

+ 7151 M i. William Enoch CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1865 in Centralia, Boone Co., MO and died on 6 Jul 1897 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO at age 31.

+ 7152 M ii. Milton Henry CONGER was born on 2 Mar 1867 in Centralia, Boone Co., MO, died on 13 Oct 1961 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 94, and was buried in Oct 1961 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

+ 7153 M iii. Clarence Herbert CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1869 in Centralia, Boone Co., MO, died on 27 Jul 1942 in Washington, DC at age 73, and was buried in Jul 1942 in Prince Georges Co., MD, Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

+ 7154 F iv. Harriet Newell CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1871 in Centralia, Boone/Audrain Co., MO, died on 3 May 1936 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 65, and was buried in May 1936 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO, Broadway Cemetery.

7155 F v. Elizabeth Nelson CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1872 in Centralia, Boone/Audrain Co., MO and died on 6 Oct 1965 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA at age 92.

7156 F vi. Alice Loraine CONGER was born on 19 Feb 1875 in Centralia, Boone/Audrain Co., MO and died on 16 May 1961 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 86.

7157 F vii. Adoresta CONGER was born on 6 Aug 1877 in Centralia, Boone/Audrain Co., MO and died on 1 Feb 1878.

7158 F viii. Ann Barbara CONGER was born on 13 Jan 1879 in Centralia, Boone/Audrain Co., MO.

+ 7159 M ix. Clyde Wallace CONGER was born on 31 Mar 1881 in Centralia, Boone/Audrain Co., MO, died on 16 Dec 1950 in Washington, DC at age 69, and was buried in Dec 1950 in Prince Georges Co., MD, Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

+ 7160 F x. Emma May CONGER was born on 26 Apr 1883 in Centralia, Boone/Audrain Co., MO and died on 10 Jan 1961 in Washington, DC at age 77.

7161 F xi. Gertrude Melcora CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1885 in Centralia, Boone/Audrain Co., MO and died in Feb 1969 at age 83.

+ 7162 F xii. Diane Prentice CONGER was born on 17 Jun 1889 in Centralia, Boone/Audrain Co., MO.

3776. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1842 in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, died in 1936 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 94, and was buried in 1936 in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Mary married Charles Wallace PELSUE, son of Parker Drias PELSUE and Marcella HANCOCK, on 21 Feb 1866 in Missouri. Charles was born on 8 Aug 1842 in East Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT, died in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, and was buried in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

+ 7163 M i. Frank Wallace PELSUE was born on 9 Jan 1867 in Audrain Co., MO and died on 26 May 1922 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 55.

7164 F ii. Cora Estelle PELSUE was born on 19 Feb 1870 and died on 5 May 1899 at age 29.

Cora married George Sidney BROWN on 10 Apr 1896. George was born on 8 Oct 1864.

7165 M iii. Fred Delman PELSUE was born on 10 Apr 1872 and died about 1961 in Oklahoma about age 89.

7166 F iv. Clara Eloise PELSUE was born on 25 Nov 1875 and died on 25 Dec 1875.

7167 M v. Charles Eugene PELSUE was born on 11 Aug 1877 and died in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

3777. Job Clifton CONGER I was born on 3 Sep 1845 in Phoenix, Oswego Co., NY and died on 30 Jun 1939 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX at age 93.

General Notes:
Job Clifton Conger, I

PARENTS: William Conger and Ann Barbara Scott

MILITARY: Corporal, Co., M, 3d Mich. Cavalry, Civil War

BIOGRAPHY: Job Clifton Conger was 12 years old when his parents went to Audrain Co., MO. He attended college for awhile at South Haven, MI. Then, on 3 Feb 1864, he joined Co. M, 3rd Michigan Cavalry. He served two years and was wounded several times.

He returned to Missouri in 1868 and opened a mill at Centralia. He moved to Wellsville, MO in 1875 and was co-owner of the Garden City Mills with a Mr. Reed.
(Contributed by Benjamin R. McBride, grand-nephew of George C. Conger - The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 280 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Job married Emeline Frances HINES, daughter of John S. HINES and Nancy POLLARD, on 25 Dec 1866 in Brunswick, Chariton Co., MO. Emeline was born on 8 Sep 1846 in Missouri and died in Macon, Bibb/Jones Co., GA.

+ 7170 M i. George Camden CONGER was born on 9 Jul 1868 in Brunswick, Chariton Co., MO and died on 30 Dec 1941 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK at age 73.

+ 7171 F ii. Nanette Maud CONGER was born on 1 May 1875 in Wellsville, Montgomery Co., MO and died in California.

7172 M iii. Frank CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1876 in Wellsville, Montgomery Co., MO and died on 20 May 1883 at age 7.

+ 7173 M iv. Job Clifton CONGER II was born on 15 Oct 1878 in Wellsville, Montgomery Co., MO and died on 8 Jan 1950 in Macon, Bibb/Jones Co., GA at age 71.

7174 F v. Lelah Ella CONGER was born on 19 May 1882 in Wellsville, Montgomery Co., MO.

Sarah married Edward Ephraim BARTLETT on 28 May 1874. Edward was born on 14 Sep 1844.

Sarah next married William S. SEVIER on 28 Dec 1882. William was born on 16 Aug 1843.

Cora married Thomas Foster SNEED on 18 May 1876. Thomas was born on 18 Dec 1854.

7178 M ii. Cecil Conger SNEED was born on 31 Aug 1879 and died on 26 May 1880.

7180 F iv. Roxie Leroy SNEED was born on 4 Oct 1888 and died on 10 Jan 1891 at age 2.

7182 F i. Helen Estelle WASHBURNE was born in 1854 and died in 1859 at age 5.

7183 M ii. Frederick Stuart WASHBURNE was born in Jul 1855 and died in Nov 1875 at age 20.

7184 M iii. Edwin Lewis WASHBURNE was born in 1857 and died in 1865 at age 8.

Hannah married Crawford Mc_DONALD on 29 Oct 1866. Crawford was born on 12 Jul 1841 and died on 4 Apr 1872 at age 30.

Dyer married Katherine Jane ENOCH on 17 Jan 1872. Katherine was born on 4 Jun 1846.

Hamilton married Cynthia PAYNE on 16 Mar 1860. Cynthia was born on 1 May 1839.

Jabez married Etta Alice FELKER on 24 Feb 1897. Etta was born on 29 Jan 1873.

Martha married James Fyfe COCHRAN on 19 Oct 1897. James was born on 12 Dec 1869.

Harriett married Randall Wells HOLMAN on 9 Nov 1860. Randall was born on 9 Mar 1834 and died on 7 Aug 1863 at age 29.

Ellen married Henry Morton AVERY, son of Samuel AVERY and Lucinda JONES, on 26 Oct 1862 in Phoenix, Oswego Co., NY. Henry was born on 18 Jan 1835.

+ 7201 F ii. Anna Eliza AVERY was born on 11 Nov 1867 and died on 30 Dec 1891 at age 24.

Samuel married Franc Valette JAGGER on 28 Nov 1895. Franc was born on 12 Jul 1873.

Eugene married Frances Guion WIRT on 9 May 1869. Frances was born on 30 Aug 1849.

Elizabeth married George Wilson STROPE on 29 Oct 1868. George was born on 5 Feb 1841.

Georgia married Frederick Marion CHAMBERLIN on 21 Jun 1898. Frederick was born on 1 Mar 1869.

General Notes:
Alice Adell Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Alice Adele Conger by Charles G.B. Conger

Alice married Dwight Newton ELY on 10 Nov 1873. Dwight was born on 1 Jul 1845.

7207 F i. Edna Alice ELY was born on 5 Aug 1874 and died on 12 Apr 1880 at age 5.

3793. Charles Lee CONGER was born on 5 Sep 1857 in South Haven, Van Buren/Allegan Co., MI and died on 28 Apr 1922 in Buffalo Gap, Custer Co., SD at age 64.

General Notes:
Charles Lee Conger

OCCUPATION: Rancher and cattleman

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Active in church

ORGANIZATIONS: Active in lodge

Charles married Mary Estella DANE, daughter of Nathan Otis DANE and Nancy VEDDER, on 11 Mar 1887 in Buffalo Gap, Custer Co., SD. Mary was born on 27 May 1857 in Newstead, Erie Co., NY and died on 13 Jan 1935 in Buffalo Gap, Custer Co., SD at age 77.

7210 F i. Caroline Dell CONGER was born on 27 Jan 1888 in Buffalo Gap, Custer Co., SD, died on 4 Oct 1971 in Woodland, Yolo Co., CA at age 83, and was buried in 1971 in Buffalo Gap, Custer Co., SD, Buffalo Gap Cemetery.

7211 M ii. Otis Dane CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1889 in Buffalo Gap, Custer Co., SD and died on 19 Jul 1900 at age 11.

+ 7212 M iii. Charles Uzziah CONGER was born on 11 Aug 1893 in Buffalo Gap, Custer Co., SD and died on 25 Dec 1949 at age 56.

+ 7213 M iv. Peter Bonesteel CONGER was born on 11 Nov 1894 in Buffalo Gap, Custer Co., SD and died on 11 Sep 1967 at age 72.

Helen married Henry Lester RUSS on 15 Dec 1869. Henry was born on 4 Dec 1848.

Caroline married Peter Amos ROWE on 5 Nov 1874. Peter was born on 24 Mar 1855.

Alida married Henry Walters CARMICHAEL on 14 Dec 1870. Henry was born on 13 Jul 1845.

Leroy married Blanche Catherine LAWSON on 29 Dec 1897. Blanche was born on 1 Sep 1876.

Oliver married Anna Mc_Clung GILLISPIE on 13 Aug 1897. Anna was born on 15 Oct 1870.

+ 7226 F i. Laura Gillespie CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1898 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN and died on 1 Feb 1987 at age 88.

+ 7227 M ii. Oliver Carrington CONGER was born on 9 Sep 1901 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 25 Nov 1965 in Pottstown, Montgomery Co., PA at age 64.

Mary married Richard Nelson HOFF on 10 Feb 1853. Richard was born on 27 Apr 1820.

Herbert married Gertrude Maria PARKER on 27 Aug 1889. Gertrude was born on 27 Jun 1865.

Albert married Adelia KETCHUM on 16 Jun 1860. Adelia was born on 16 Feb 1841.

William married Flora Esther PEARCE on 28 Mar 1875. Flora was born on 17 Mar 1853 and died on 11 Jan 1891 at age 37.

7231 M i. Albert Otis BRADT was born on 10 May 1876 and died on 8 Apr 1882 at age 5.

Edgar married Mary Josephine BIDWELL on 14 Feb 1865. Mary was born on 5 Nov 1843 and died on 1 Oct 1881 at age 37.

Emma married Frederick STARK on 15 Nov 1872. Frederick was born on 11 Jul 1846.

Omar married Florence May STOBIE on 3 May 1871. Florence was born on 29 Dec 1850.

Marian married William Franklin ROSSER on 7 Jun 1871. William was born on 14 May 1843.

Regina married William Franklin DUVALL on 3 Dec 1900. William was born on 16 May 1866.

3826. Franklin Barker CONGER was born on 11 May 1851 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI, died in 1934 in Washington, DC at age 83, and was buried in 1934 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI.

General Notes:
Franklin Barker Conger

Problem: Was the date of marriage, 18 Mar 1879 or as listed by Charles G.B. Conger, 18 Jan 1879? Gail Klahs lists, 14 Jan 1879. Can anyone cite a source?

Franklin married Charlotte Metcalf BROWN, daughter of Samuel Peters BROWN and Harriet Elizabeth GRINDLE, about 18 Mar 1879. Charlotte was born on 25 Jun 1860 in Orland, Hancock Co., ME and died on 7 May 1927 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 66.

7242 F i. Charlotte West CONGER was born on 5 Jan 1881 and died on 8 Jan 1882 at age 1.

+ 7243 M ii. Omar Dwight CONGER II was born on 10 Jan 1883 in Washington, DC, died on 6 Jan 1943 in Brooklyn, , NY at age 59, and was buried in Jan 1943 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

7244 F iii. Emily Woodman CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1887 and died in 1963 at age 76.

+ 7245 M iv. Franklin Barker CONGER Jr. was born on 28 Nov 1889 in Washington, DC and died on 23 Dec 1936 at age 47.

Gwyneth married Ankeny Wray FITCH in Jun 1912 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD.

+ 7247 F vi. Harriet Grendele CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1893 and died in Jul 1974 in Coronado, San Diego Co., CA at age 81.

3827. Chilton Paul CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1852 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI, died in 1925 in New Rochelle, Westchester Co., NY at age 73, and was buried in 1925 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI, Lakeside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Chilton Paul Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Chilion in Conger records; Chilton in Ashley Genealogy, p. 198.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 73 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

NAME-CONFLICT: Chilion by Charles G.B. Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Episcopalian

OCCUPATION: Lawyer

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Senator from Michigan in the 1880s.

Chilton married Susan Van_Voorheis ASHLEY, daughter of Charles ASHLEY and Virginia SEARLE, on 23 Nov 1881 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY. Susan was born on 7 Nov 1857 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, died in 1926 in Coronado, San Diego Co., CA at age 69, and was buried in 1926 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI, Lakeside Cemetery.

7248 M i. Ashley Dennis CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1882 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, died in 1936 at age 54, and was buried in 1936 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI, Lakeside Cemetery.

+ 7249 M ii. Franklin Paul CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1884 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, died on 17 Aug 1969 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA at age 85, and was buried in Aug 1969 in Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, Arlington National Cemetery.

7250 F iii. Virginia Florence CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1889 in Washington, DC.

+ 7251 M iv. Charles Ashley CONGER was born on 28 Oct 1894 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY and died in Oct 1981 at age 87.

Horace married Eliza Jane ROGERS on 28 Nov 1872. Eliza was born on 5 Nov 1851.

Charles married Lillian Marian ADAMS on 14 Nov 1883. Lillian was born on 14 Mar 1866.

7259 F iii. Florence Powell CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1891 and died on 9 Dec 1892 at age 1.

Jessie married Albert Armand HUBBARD on 6 Sep 1880. Albert was born on 12 May 1850.

3841. Clinton Barker CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1847 in Plymouth, Richland Co., OH, died on 29 Oct 1912 at age 65, and was buried in Oct 1912 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI.

General Notes:
Clinton Barker Conger

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Episcopalian.

OCCUPATION: Engineer

RESIDENCES: Aug 1906, at the time of the death of his brother, Charles G.B. Conger, Grand Rapids, MI.

Clinton married Cornelia Elvira SMITH, daughter of William Whitley SMITH and Elvira PAYNE, on 11 Feb 1874. Cornelia was born on 1 Sep 1852 in Schaumburg, Cook/Du Page Co., IL.

7263 F i. Amy Florence CONGER was born on 3 Nov 1874 in Michigan and died on 7 Jan 1965 at age 90.

+ 7264 M ii. Seymour Beach CONGER II was born on 11 Oct 1876 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI, died on 12 Jul 1934 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI at age 57, and was buried in Jul 1934 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI.

7265 M iii. Will Payne CONGER was born on 6 Jan 1879 and died on 16 May 1901 at age 22.

+ 7266 M iv. Louis Herbert CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1882 in Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN and died on 10 Dec 1954 in Laguna Beach, Orange Co., CA at age 72.

7267 M v. Arthur Francis CONGER was born on 24 Sep 1884 and died on 8 Oct 1884.

+ 7268 M vi. Ralph Gilbert CONGER was born on 18 Aug 1891 and died on 1 Nov 1967 at age 76.

Caroline married Gilbert Robert OSMUN on 12 Sep 1877. Gilbert was born on 8 Oct 1845.

7269 M i. Norman Gilbert OSMUN was born on 8 Sep 1878 and died on 8 Aug 1889 at age 10.

3844. Edmond De_Ruyter CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1857 in Mansfield, Richland Co., OH and died on 16 Jan 1943 in Edenton, Chowan Co., NC at age 85.

General Notes:
Edmond DeRuyter Conger

RESIDENCES: Aug 1906, at the time of the death of his brother, Charles G.B. Conger, Edenton, NC

Edmond married Harriet Wells GILLINGHAM, daughter of Lewis Harold GILLINGHAM and Marie Louise BARTLE, on 2 Feb 1882 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI. Harriet was born on 9 Nov 1862 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI and died on 19 Jun 1941 in Edenton, Chowan Co., NC at age 78.

7272 M i. Edward Chamberlain CONGER was born on 25 Aug 1886 and died on 18 Jul 1963 at age 76.

+ 7274 M iii. Joseph Harold CONGER was born on 2 Jan 1896 in Columbia, Richland Co., SC.

7275 M iv. Charles Gillingham CONGER was born on 27 Jan 1899 and died on 10 Sep 1994 at age 95.

General Notes:
Norman Beach Conger

RESIDENCES: Detroit, MI

RESIDENCES: Aug 1906, at the time of the death of his brother, Charles G.B. Conger, Detroit, MI

Norman married Eliza Rathbone LOTSPEICH on 15 Apr 1885. Eliza was born on 26 Nov 1866.

7276 M i. Bruce Prosper CONGER was born on 13 Nov 1886 and died in Jul 1963 at age 76.

3846. Charles West CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1862 in Fremont, Sandusky Co., OH, died in Jul 1917 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT at age 54, and was buried in Jul 1917 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT, Mountain View Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles West Conger

OCCUPATION: Chicken fancier and horticulturalist
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 71- Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Problem: Was the date of marriage 10 Jan 1889 or as listed by Charles G.B.
Conger, 16 Jan 1889?

Charles married Jessie Loretta CUMMINGS, daughter of Alva CUMMINGS and Jessie Bissett GORDON, about 16 Jan 1889 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT. Jessie was born on 19 Jun 1869 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT, died on 15 May 1896 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT at age 26, and was buried in May 1896 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT, Mountain View Cemetery.

7279 F i. Jessie Clare CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1890 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT.

7280 F ii. Marjorie CONGER was born on 15 May 1892 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT and died in Aug 1949 at age 57.

+ 7281 M iii. Everton Gordon CONGER was born on 16 Dec 1893 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT, died on 4 Mar 1980 at age 86, and was buried in Mar 1980 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT, Mountain View Cemetery.

3847. Margaret Daisy CONGER was born about 15 Nov 1868 in Carmi, White Co., IL and died on 22 Mar 1918 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI about age 49.

General Notes:
Margaret Daisy Conger

Problem: Was the date of birth 15 Nov 1867 or 15 Nov 1868? CFA II, p. 396, 15 Nov 1868, Carmi, IL. Charles G.B. Conger lists, 15 Nov 1867.

RESIDENCES: She was raised in Virginia City, MT.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 396 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

QUESTION: Her husband was brought back from Hawaii to Dillon, MT for burial. Is it possible that Margaret was also brought back to that place for burial

Margaret married Joseph Boyd POINDEXTER, son of Thomas Watson POINDEXTER and Margaret PITKIN, on 22 Apr 1897. Joseph was born on 14 Apr 1869 in Canyon City, Grant Co., OR, died on 3 Dec 1951 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI at age 82, and was buried in Dec 1951 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT.

7282 M i. Everton Gentry POINDEXTER was born on 3 Sep 1899 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT and died on 1 Jan 1975 in Easton, Fairfield Co., CT at age 75.

Everton married Elinor FULLER in 1929 in New York, , NY. Elinor died in 1994.

3849. Raymond Stuart CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1873 in Carmi, White Co., IL, died in Dec 1953 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA at age 80, and was buried in Dec 1953 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, Liberty Cemetery.

General Notes:
Raymond Stuart Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Ray Stewart Conger by Charles G.B. Conger

OCCUPATION: Newspaperman

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Episcopalian

CEMETERY: Liberty (Veteran's) Cemetery, Fresno, CA.

Raymond married Marion Emily WELDON, daughter of James M. WELDON and Rose ELLSWORTH, on 31 Aug 1904 in Lewiston, Fergus Co., MT. Marion was born on 14 Nov 1880 in Harrisville, Alcona, MI, died on 26 Jan 1969 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR at age 88, and was buried in Jan 1969 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, Liberty Cemetery.

+ 7284 M i. Judson Weldon CONGER was born on 1 Jun 1905 in Plains, Sanders Co., MT and died on 24 Jun 1974 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA at age 69.

+ 7285 M ii. Raymond Stuart CONGER was born on 11 Jul 1906 in Plains, Sanders Co., MT and died in Feb 1984 at age 77.

7286 F iii. Catherine Marion CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1911 in Lewiston, Fergus Co., MT.

7288 F v. Beverly Clare CONGER was born on 9 Nov 1924 in Lewiston, Fergus Co., MT.

7289 M i. Frederick W. KELLER was born on 1 Jul 1893 and died on 24 Sep 1896 at age 3.

General Notes:
Eleanor Stewart Conger

AKA: Ellen Stewart Conger by Charles G.B. Conger; Nellie S. in biographical sketch of her father.

Eleanor married Frederick Goodrich STREET on 19 Sep 1903. Frederick was born on 20 Feb 1876.

3861. Chauncey Stewart CONGER Jr. was born on 1 Oct 1882 in Carmi, White Co., IL, died on 16 Apr 1963 in Carmi, White Co., IL at age 80, and was buried in Apr 1963 in Maple Ridge Cemetery.

General Notes:
Chauncey Stewart Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Chauncy Stewart Conger by Charles G.B. Conger

MARRIAGE: 2 Feb 1910 at the First Presbyterian Church in Carmi, [IL], by Reverend J. C. Christie who came all the way from Iowa to officiate for their wedding.
(Source: Carmi Times, Feb 1950, included photos taken at time of marriage and at the time of their 50th Wedding Anniversary - CFA, I, unnumbered page)

BIOGRAPHY:
Chauncey Stewart Conger graduated from high school at Carmi, IL and then attended Illinois College at Jacksonville. Later he graduated from Princeton University, soon thereafter being admitted to the bar.

When World War I came, Mr. Conger dropped his law work and entered YMCA work for the benefit of our troops abroad and was stationed in France.

Chauncey Stewart Conger entered the newspaper business in 1920 and remained until 1932. At first he was part owner and editor of the "White County Democrat" and then, upon consolidation with the "Tribune-Times," he became editor of the "Carmi Democrat Tribune." Later he sold his interest to Roy Clippinger, devoting full time to law practice.

During his years in the newspaper business he was elected president of the Illinois State Press Association and the Southern Illinois Editorial Association.

He served as county judge from 1934 to 1942.

Chauncey Stewart and Lena Patrick Conger celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversay in 1960. On display was the Judge's wedding suit and vest, Mrs. Conger's wedding dress and veil, the slippers which she wore, and the handkerchief which she carried.

At the time of his death, Judge Conger was director of the First National Bank, Carmi, IL; director of the Carmi Building and Loan Association; a director in the White County Abstract Company; an elder in the Carmi Presbyterian Church and a charter member, past president and past lieutenant-governor of the Kiwanis Club. He was also a Master Mason.

For sometime, prior to his death, he wrote a personal column, "The Old Rocking Chair," for the "Carmi Times."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 72 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Chauncey married Lena PATRICK, daughter of Augustus L. PATRICK and Ellen LOGAN, on 2 Feb 1910 in Carmi, White Co., IL. Lena was born on 15 Jul 1886 in Carmi, White Co., IL.

7294 F i. Ellen Logan CONGER was born on 17 Apr 1911 in Carmi, White Co., IL.

Mary married Jerome Prime KROLL on 28 Jan 1866. Jerome was born on 11 Dec 1841.

7296 F ii. Blanche Louise KROLL was born on 28 Sep 1871 and died on 20 Jun 1879 at age 7.

General Notes: NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of Wilfred Greene Cogswell and
Emily Amelia Mott.

Wilfred married Virginia Ann TAYLOR on 13 Feb 1874. Virginia was born on 16 Aug 1852 and died on 30 Jun 1889 at age 36.

7300 F iv. Muriel Fay COGSWELL was born on 28 Jun 1889 and died on 12 Dec 1889.

Wilfred next married Emily Amelia MOTT on 30 Nov 1893. Emily was born on 7 Jul 1849.

Katherine married James Benjamin SOULE on 13 Dec 1876. James was born on 2 Apr 1843.

Caroline married Thomas Henry MABLEY on 4 Dec 1894. Thomas was born on 20 Aug 1851.

Florence married Bert Carter WILDER on 20 Feb 1889. Bert was born on 12 Nov 1865.

George married Martha RITTER on 27 Jan 1876. Martha was born on 14 Sep 1856.

7310 F i. Perly Belle COGSWELL was born on 5 Jun 1877 and died on 12 Aug 1877.

Sabria married James Joshua HARPMAN on 10 Feb 1876. James was born on 29 Jan 1854.

7317 M v. Charles I. HARPMAN was born on 1 Dec 1883 and died on 8 Jul 1885 at age 1.

Martha married Syrenus SHUMAKER on 13 Jan 1875. Syrenus was born on 3 Jun 1853 and died on 7 May 1892 at age 38.

Albert married Effie Adele CASE on 1 May 1889. Effie was born on 4 Sep 1871.

Luzette married Benjamin Pressly HILL on 18 Sep 1871. Benjamin was born on 1 Apr 1843.

7326 F ii. Clara Luzette HILL was born on 2 Jun 1876 and died on 2 Jun 1876.

Carrie married Albert HAGELSHAW on 28 Nov 1895. Albert was born on 5 Jun 1869.

7327 M i. Niles HAGELSHAW was born on 27 Mar 1899 and died in Jun 1986 at age 87.

Florence married Charles Bruce BIGGS on 8 Nov 1889. Charles was born on 2 Jan 1864.

George married Jessie Florence LOCKWOOD on 1 Jan 1879. Jessie was born on 20 Nov 1856.

Roelof married Agnes Boden REYNOLDS on 23 Dec 1880. Agnes was born on 24 Mar 1860.

7339 F iv. Gertrude Agnes BRINKERHOFF was born on 20 Mar 1886 and died on 8 Nov 1889 at age 3.

7341 F vi. Malvina BRINKERHOFF was born on 11 Jun 1896 and died on 11 Jun 1896.

7343 F ii. Clara Louisa PETTITT was born on 6 Oct 1879 and died on 9 Apr 1880.

George married Margaret MULLEN on 5 Feb 1883. Margaret was born on 15 Aug 1851.

Margaret married Edmund Robert WHITACRE on 26 Mar 1894. Edmund was born on 26 Mar 1873.

Janette married Frederick ELWELL on 21 Nov 1888. Frederick was born on 22 May 1860.

7353 M i. Bert Volney ELWELL was born on 1 Nov 1889 and died on 18 Mar 1892 at age 2.

Frederick married Nettie Celia CALDWELL on 4 Jul 1881. Nettie was born on 15 Aug 1860.

Lute married Anna Elizabeth Mc_CAUL on 4 Jul 1892. Anna was born on 28 Feb 1870.

Chauncy married Margaret E. MITCHELL on 28 Nov 1882. Margaret was born on 13 Nov 1854.

Myrtle married Charles Samuel Mc_COY on 15 Dec 1886. Charles was born on 16 Oct 1860.

Ella married John Orlando TOOLEY on 15 Feb 1880. John was born on 19 Feb 1854.

Eva married Willis Spears NICHOLS on 5 Mar 1884. Willis was born on 26 Aug 1864.

7380 F i. Blanche Ethel NICHOLS was born on 10 Apr 1887 and died on 29 Dec 1888 at age 1.

Silas married Mary Amanda BELL on 3 Jul 1867. Mary was born on 12 Feb 1848 and died on 8 Dec 1897 at age 49.

7383 F i. Clara Emma BODLEY was born on 23 Feb 1869 and died on 15 Aug 1870 at age 1.

Paul married Cecilia Loretta CHRISTIE on 5 Sep 1896. Cecilia was born on 18 Jan 1874.

Greenwood married Elva Philena LAMEREAUX on 17 Dec 1873. Elva was born on 6 Aug 1854.

7386 M i. John Carlton BODLEY was born on 11 Mar 1883 and died on 1 Jan 1896 at age 12.

Sarah married Augustus Howe LANG on 9 Dec 1882. Augustus was born on 21 Jun 1857.

7388 M ii. Frank Greenwood LANG was born on 30 Jun 1855 and died on 10 Dec 1895 at age 40.

General Notes:
Mary Stewart Conger

NAME-RESIDENCES: Mary S. Sutherland, in April 1896 letter written by her father to her; Mrs. Mary Sutherland, Tekamah, NE in the Sep 1923 obituary of her father.

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary Steuart Conger by Charles G.B. Conger

Mary married James Robert SUTHERLAND on 12 Dec 1871. James was born on 31 Jan 1845.

Marietta married James Victor STOUT on 16 Jun 1897. James was born on 4 Dec 1870.

7396 M iv. Donald James SUTHERLAND was born on 14 Jul 1888 and died on 12 Jan 1892 at age 3.

General Notes:
Caroline Ross Conger

NAME-CONFLICT -RESIDENCES: Mrs. Carolyn Hawks, of Chloride, AZ in the Sep 1923 obituary of her father.

Caroline married William Eugene HAWKS on 16 Jan 1872. William was born on 10 Jan 1846.

General Notes:
Jessie Evelyn Conger

AKA-RESIDENCES: Mrs. Evelyn Ludwick of Los Angeles, CA in the Sep 1923 obituary of her father.

Jessie married Peter Theodore LUDWICK on 19 May 1886. Peter was born on 4 Jan 1862.

3945. Charles Mason CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1859 in Salem, , IN, died on 18 Nov 1930 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 71, and was buried in Nov 1930 in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles Mason Conger

RESIDENCES: Born in Plymouth, Ohio; schooled at South Bend, Indiana and Tekamah, Nebraska.

RESIDENCES: Chas. M. Conger of Cody, WY in the Sep 1923 obituary of his father.

CEMETERY: Masonic section of the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, CA

OCCUPATION: Printer and newspaper man with The Park County Enterprise at Cody, WY

BIOGRAPHY: Charles Mason Conger
Charles Mason Conger, of Cody [WY], well known in newspaper circles in northwestern Wyoming, was born October 7, 1859, in Plymouth, Ohio, a son of Casper K. and Maryette (Conklin) Conger, their marriage being celebrated in Plymouth, Ohio. The father was ninety years of age on the 5th of May, 1917, and is still hale, hearty and happy.

He has in his possession a family tree showing the Congers are descendants of the Hungerford family and that his family are relatives of Edwin H. Conger of Iowa, who first came into national promience as the United States minister to Brazil in 1897. He subsequently was appointed United States envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the Boxer rebellion and the seige of the foreign legations. He conducted the negotiations for the United States after the military forces of the allied powers had captured the Chinese capital and had relieved the legations. Subsequently Mr. Conger reached the highest rank in the diplomatic service when he was appointed United States ambassador to Mexico, which high office he had to resign on account of illness in 1905, when he retired to Pasadena, California, where he passed away.

Another member of the family is Judge Conger, of Montana, who had charge of the squad that succeeded in capturing J. Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Lincoln.

Charles M. Conger was a pupil in the schools of South Bend, Indiana, following the removal of the family from Ohio to that state and continued his studies in Tekhama, Nebraska. The realities of life, however, have contained for him many valuable lessons and through the faithful performance of each day's duties he has found inspiration and encouragement for the labors of the succeeding day. Since going to Nebraska in early life he has not been east of the Missouri river has has traveled the plains from the Rocky mountains to the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico and knows every foot of the west. When his textbooks were put aside he began learning the printing business and in that connection has steadily worked his way upward, being now a well known newspaper man of Wyoming, connected with The Park County Enterprise at Cody [WY].

In 1898, at Neligh, Nebraska, Mr. Conger was united in marriage to Miss Myrtle Catharine McDougal, a daughter of L.A. McDougal [initials of the bride's mother]. She is a lady of rare musical ability and a teacher of voice and piano. Her father was a soldier of the Civil war and participated in many important battles, after which he returned to his family in good health, having never suffered from wounds or injuries. His wife now receives a soldier's widow's pension, as Colonel McDougal departed this life some years ago at Lander, Wyoming.

Mr. and Mrs. Conger have adopted and raised a daughter, Camille.

Mr. Conger's military service came to him through connection with a cavalry company of Nebraska in an early day.

His political allegiance has always been given to the republican party and for eight years he served as postmaster. He has been a member of the town council for six years and is now serving as chairman of that body, rendering important and valuable service to his community. Fraternally he is a Mason and an Odd Fellow. He belongs to the Big Horn Basin Pioneer Associaton and in his religious faith is a Presbyterian. His long residence in Wyoming has made him largely familiar with its history and at all times he has been an active factor in promoting those projects and interests which have been of benefit to the upbuilding of the state.

NOTE: This biography is quite unusual because a good deal of the material is about people other than the subject. For example: Edwin H. Conger was Edwin Hurd Conger. He was a 3rd cousin of Charles Mason Conger. Their common ancestors were Job Conger and his wife, Lydia Coddington. The person he refers to as, Judge Conger, was Everton Judson Conger. Charles Mason Conger and Everton Judson Conger were 1st cousins, 1 generation removed. Their common ancestor was Uzziah Conger. The wife of Charles Mason Conger, Myrtle Catharine McDougal, is listed as a daughter of L.A. McDougal. Those are the initials of her mother, Lucy Arvilla (Coleman) McDougal. Her father was named, George.
(Written by Richard E. Henthorn, 2 Apr 2004)
(Source: History of Wyoming, p. 60-61 - furnished by Joyce Posey, typed by Richard E. Henthorn)

Charles married Myrtle Catharine Mc_DOUGAL, daughter of George Mc_DOUGAL and Lucy Arvilla COLEMAN, on 10 May 1899 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE. Myrtle was born on 15 Aug 1872 in Traer, Black Hawk Co., IA, died on 29 Aug 1918 in Cody, Park Co., WY at age 46, and was buried in Aug 1918 in Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

3947. Chester W. CONGER was born on 8 May 1867 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN, died on 26 May 1955 in Colton, San Bernardino Co., CA at age 88, and was buried in May 1955 in Beaumont, Riverside Co., CA.

General Notes:
Chester W. Conger

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: A gentle, patriotic man, avid scrapbook saver, played cornet in many early California bands.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 68 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Riverside, CA as of Sep 1923, per obituary of his father.

Chester married Jane Kurts FICKAS on 30 Dec 1895. Jane was born on 12 Aug 1874.

Chester next married Nancy Adeline PRICE, daughter of Nathan Hines PRICE and Effie SHAW, on 20 Sep 1902 in Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ. Nancy was born on 5 Jan 1877 in Artesia, Los Angeles Co., CA, died on 10 Oct 1954 in Globe, Gila Co., AZ at age 77, and was buried in Oct 1954 in Beaumont, Riverside Co., CA.

+ 7403 M i. Richard Douglas CONGER was born on 30 Sep 1909 in Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ and died on 17 Sep 1985 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 75.

Hale married Mary Lucinda GOLDEN on 3 Dec 1890. Mary was born on 8 May 1869.

7404 M i. Murry Golden MARKLE was born on 1 May 1895 and died in Nov 1975 at age 80.

Cecilia married Simon Clarence SNYDER on 22 Jul 1879. Simon was born on 7 Jul 1850.

3960. Roelif Edson BUTLER was born on 7 Jun 1860 in Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN and died about 1 Jun 1956 about age 95.

General Notes:
Roelif Edson Butler

AKA: Ruly

Problem: Was the date of birth, 7 Jun 1850 or as listed by Charles G.B. Conger, 7 Jun 1860?

DEATH-QUESTION: 1 Jun 1956, per CFA II, p. 272. Is this correct, at the age of 106 years?

+ 7408 M iii. Emily Albina BUTLER was born on 31 Jan 1891 in Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN.

3965. Fred Harwood BUTLER was born on 15 Feb 1873 in Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN and died on 13 Jul 1947 at age 74.

General Notes:
Fred Harwood Butler

Problem: Was the middle name, Harwood or Harewood, both listed in CFA II, p. 271-72.

EDUCATION: Salem Twp. schools, Steuben Co., IN; telegraphy school in St. Louis, MO

OCCUPATION: Telegrapher; bank teller

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the 2nd and 3rd marriages.

Fred married Blanche Nora WOODFORD, daughter of James Hance WOODFORD and Sarah Amanda DOLE, on 9 Apr 1898 in Angola, Steuben Co., IN. Blanche was born on 4 Apr 1879 in Indiana and died on 28 May 1907 in Hudson, Steuben Co., IN at age 28.

7412 F i. Mildred Sarah BUTLER was born on 17 Nov 1898 in Salem, Steuben Co., IN.

+ 7413 M ii. Don Woodford BUTLER was born on 3 Mar 1902 in South Milford, Lagrange Co., IN.

Elma married James Henry GRIFFIN on 10 Apr 1888. James was born on 25 Jan 1865.

General Notes:
Myrtle Ottoline Conger

Problem: Birth date of 2 Feb 1873 has been listed. The date is listed as 1 Feb 1871 in Pension record.

NAME-CONFLICT: Mirta Ottoline Conger by Charles G.B. Conger.

Myrtle married James Washington SMITH on 20 Feb 1890. James was born on 3 Jan 1867.

3972. Floyd John CONGER was born on 17 Nov 1883 in Laredo, Grundy Co., MO and died in Oct 1974 at age 90.

General Notes:
Floyd John Conger

BIRTH: Date of birth is clearly, 17 Nov 1883 on Pension record. CFA I, p. 176 lists 11 Nov 1883.

Problem: Birth date of 17 Nov 1884 is listed by Charles G.B. Conger.

RESIDENCES: 10211 E. Winner; Independence, MO

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Floyd
Social Security #: 488-40-5646
SS# issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Nov 17, 1883
Death date: Oct 1974
Residence code: Missouri
ZIP Code of last known residence: 64052
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Independence, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 4, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48092.129]

Floyd married Georgia BROWNING, daughter of Early BROWNING and Minnie LAWRENCE. Georgia was born on 6 Dec 1894 in Lees Summit, Jackson/Cass Co., MO and died in Feb 1975 at age 80.

+ 7417 M i. Don Browning CONGER was born on 23 Sep 1927 in Trenton, Grundy Co., MO and died on 15 May 1993 at age 65.

Laura married Franklin Edward SWENGEL on 16 Mar 1896. Franklin was born on 13 Oct 1863.

3974. Clarence Payson CONGER was born on 28 May 1869 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN, died on 26 Dec 1946 in Elgin, Antelope Co., NE at age 77, and was buried in Dec 1946 in Inman, Holt Co., NE.

Clarence married Dora Emma PETERSON, daughter of James PETERSON and Emma SNYDER, on 11 Dec 1892 in Inman, Holt Co., NE. Dora was born on 15 May 1875 in West Saugerties, Ulster Co., NY.

7420 F i. Verda O. CONGER was born on 24 Sep 1893 in Okarche, Kingfisher Co., OK.

+ 7421 M ii. Roy Dale CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1895 in Inman, Holt Co., NE, died on 11 Dec 1959 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE at age 64, and was buried in Dec 1959 in Elgin, Antelope Co., NE.

+ 7422 M iii. Lloyd Marvin CONGER was born about 20 Aug 1897 in Inman, Holt Co., NE and died on 1 Jan 1990 about age 92.

+ 7423 M iv. Clarence Beryl CONGER was born on 24 Jun 1901 in Inman, Holt Co., NE and died in Mar 1971 at age 69.

Grace married Caleb Anton MONSON on 17 Feb 1897. Caleb was born on 27 Nov 1868.

3976. Emery Le_Roy CONGER was born on 18 Sep 1876 in Tekamah, Burt Co., NE, died on 25 Feb 1959 in O'Neill, Holt Co., NE at age 82, and was buried in Feb 1959 in Inman, Holt Co., NE, Inman Cemetery.

General Notes:
Emery LeRoy Conger

AKA: Called, Lee. Probably didn't use the name Emery.

OCCUPATION: Enjoyed his farming and gardening
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 356 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Reorganized Latter-day Saints

Emery married Sadie May ROBINSON, daughter of Samuel Bradbury ROBINSON and Sarah Jane AMER, on 25 Nov 1915 in Inman, Holt Co., NE. Sadie was born on 2 May 1888 in Pacheco, Contra Costa Co., CA.

7426 F ii. Sarah Laura CONGER was born on 12 May 1920 in Inman, Holt Co., NE.

Sarah married Arden R. KAUSEN, son of Robert KAUSEN and Belle Ruby ROBINSON, on 17 Aug 1945 in Hiawatha, Brown Co., KS. Arden was born on 18 Apr 1906 in Ferndale, Humbolt Co., CA.

3977. Ledlie William CONGER Sr. was born on 27 Jun 1890 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH and died on 22 Jan 1984 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA at age 93.

General Notes:
Ledlie William Conger, Sr.

MILITARY: WWI veteran, U.S. Army Medical Corps

Problem: Was the date of birth, 27 Jun 1890 as listed in CFA or 17 Jun 1890 as listed in Conger Confab? 27 Jun 1890 by Charles G.B. Conger. 27 Jun 1890 in SSDI.

OCCUPATION: Ledlie William Conger, 1890, began his printing business in his bedroom during his high school years.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 38a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Ledlie
Social Security #: 253-01-1134
Issued in: Georgia
Birth date: Jun 27, 1890
Death date: Jan 1984
Residence code: Florida
ZIP Code of last known residence: 33516
As of April 1997, this ZIP Code was not in use by the U.S. Postal Service. The
following primary location may have once been associated with this ZIP Code or
may be in the same general geographic region of the U.S. It is also possible
that the Social Security Administration had the wrong ZIP Code listed for this
person.
Clearwater, Florida
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 12, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54150.196]

Ledlie married Ruth Renwick DUNLOP, daughter of William DUNLOP and Lucy Maria WORTH. Ruth was born on 28 Aug 1900 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA and died on 22 Nov 1988 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA at age 88.

+ 7429 M ii. Ledlie William CONGER Jr. was born on 7 Dec 1928 in Atlanta, Fulton/De Kalb Co., GA.

Frances married Alexander Beethoven BROWN on 26 Dec 1873. Alexander was born on 5 May 1835.

Henry married Sarah Baldwin CLARK on 7 Sep 1876. Sarah was born on 3 Oct 1850.

George married Elizabeth Adella GEROULD on 1 May 1870. Elizabeth was born on 17 Jul 1852.

Hugh married Katherine Elizabeth HOAG on 23 Nov 1898. Katherine was born on 17 Feb 1872.

Emily married John Thompson PERCIVAL on 21 Dec 1872. John was born on 27 Mar 1839.

William married Jane Harriett HICKMOTT on 18 Sep 1878. Jane was born on 25 Mar 1852 and died on 21 Nov 1893 at age 41.

7449 F ii. Mary Frederika HOYT was born on 22 May 1884 and died on 27 Aug 1884.

7450 M iii. Gladwin Hickmott HOYT was born on 8 Feb 1890 and died on 8 Aug 1890.

William next married Mattie Clarinda HAMMOND on 12 Dec 1897. Mattie was born on 3 Apr 1858.

Frederick married Mary Clinton BUSH on 12 Aug 1884. Mary was born on 13 Dec 1854.

7451 M i. Frederick Goldwin HOYT was born on 23 Feb 1889 and died on 14 Aug 1890 at age 1.

Nancy married James LAWYER on 1 Oct 1848. James was born on 15 Jan 1828 and died on 30 Jun 1888 at age 60.

7455 F i. Elizabeth Chesebrough LAWYER was born on 20 Apr 1849 and died on 5 Sep 1861 at age 12.

Elman married Margaret MANN on 7 Aug 1853. Margaret was born on 30 Mar 1835.

+ 7457 M ii. Leslie Chase FULLER was born on 4 Feb 1862 and died on 23 Dec 1893 at age 31.

Arvill married Greenlief Horatio DAVIS on 11 Oct 1855. Greenlief was born on 16 Mar 1934.

William married Emeline SALISBURY on 11 Mar 1859. Emeline was born on 12 Jul 1836 and died on 12 Apr 1874 at age 37.

7466 M ii. John Richard HILTON was born on 12 Jun 1863 and died on 21 Feb 1867 at age 3.

Frank married Emma Sophia RUSSELL on 28 Dec 1876. Emma was born on 12 Oct 1852.

John married Hannah Parker KNAPP on 17 Dec 1857. Hannah was born on 20 Jul 1838.

James married Anna Laird ARTHUR on 10 Dec 1867. Anna was born on 12 May 1849.

7473 F i. Eva Arthur BROWN was born on 13 Mar 1869 and died on 20 Jan 1872 at age 2.

Louisa married Vespasian DANFORTH on 5 Oct 1865. Vespasian was born on 5 Nov 1820.

Huldah married Spencer Thomas PRATT on 9 Dec 1858. Spencer was born on 18 Jun 1836.

7477 M i. James Edward PRATT was born on 14 Feb 1860 and died on 27 Aug 1860.

7478 M ii. James Arthur PRATT was born on 21 Feb 1862 and died on 29 Mar 1862.

Arthur married Myrtle Evelyn JACOX on 20 Jun 1900. Myrtle was born on 28 Aug 1875.

Robert married Louise Mc_GARRAH on 20 Aug 1862. Louise was born on 15 Nov 1839.

Ebenezer married Mary Jane UNKNOWN on 28 Apr 1885. Mary was born on 14 Dec 1848.

7486 F i. Grace Marian TODD was born on 17 Mar 1874 and died on 3 Aug 1889 at age 15.

7488 F iii. Edna Caroline TODD was born on 7 Oct 1878 and died on 7 Sep 1891 at age 12.

Ovid married Jane Ann CASS on 3 Aug 1863. Jane was born on 7 Aug 1846 and died on 21 Jan 1889 at age 42.

John married Mary Dana CONKLING on 28 Oct 1896. Mary was born on 23 Sep 1878.

Sarah married William Henry TUTHILL on 29 Feb 1860. William was born on 7 Jun 1828.

Frank married Sarah Elizabeth FERGUSON on 11 Aug 1868. Sarah was born on 30 Jan 1851 and died on 17 Mar 1883 at age 32.

7501 M ii. Charles Ferguson GOODRICH was born on 1 Jul 1876 and died on 27 Dec 1894 at age 18.

7502 F iii. Margaretta Maude GOODRICH was born on 4 Dec 1878 and died on 17 Feb 1881 at age 2.

Frank next married Mary Frances MORRIS on 5 May 1885. Mary was born on 6 Mar 1851 and died on 31 Jan 1897 at age 45.

Frank next married Elmira Richardson SLOCUM on 12 Feb 1898. Elmira was born on 25 Nov 1851.

Mary married William Henry WILLIAMS on 31 Dec 1868. William was born on 13 May 1842.

7503 M i. Charles WILLIAMS was born on 7 Jan 1875 and died on 9 Aug 1877 at age 2.

Pansy married Lanier BARTLETT on 21 Mar 1903. Lanier was born on 23 Nov 1879.

Florence married Wallace HARDING on 4 Apr 1866. Wallace was born on 25 Mar 1845.

William married Elizabeth Ann CRABTREE on 3 Jul 1858. Elizabeth was born on 28 Sep 1841.

Fidelia married Henry Dexter BAKER on 24 Feb 1864. Henry was born on 14 Dec 1841.

Henry married Marjorie T. JENKINS on 11 Dec 1895. Marjorie was born on 10 Jan 1866.

4036. William Hayes CONGER was born about 3 Jun 1858 in Prairie Center, La Salle Co., IL and died on 9 Mar 1935 in Prairie Center, La Salle Co., IL about age 76.

General Notes:
William Hayes Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: William Hays Conger, CFA I, p. 105. William Hayes Conger in CFA II.

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Birth date listed as 3 Jun 1858 in CFA I and 2 Jun 1858 in CFA II, p. 233. 3 Jun 1858 by Charles G.B. Conger.

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the union of William Conger and Alida Lancaster.

OCCUPATION: Farmer, raised Spotted Poland China hogs

William married Alida LANCASTER on 15 Feb 1880. Alida was born on 19 Jun 1860.

William next married Vola STAGE, daughter of George STAGE and Annette CLAGGELL, on 26 Nov 1913 in Prairie Center, La Salle Co., IL. Vola was born on 1 Feb 1883 in Ottawa, La Salle Co., IL and died on 26 Nov 1962 in Ottawa, La Salle Co., IL at age 79.

7518 F i. Visa Irene CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1914 in Ottawa, La Salle Co., IL.

+ 7519 M ii. Charles Ira CONGER was born on 26 Apr 1916 in Ottawa, La Salle Co., IL and died on 15 Jan 1994 at age 77.

4037. Mary CONGER was born on 1 Feb 1839 in Butler, Wayne Co., NY, died on 26 Jun 1903 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 64, and was buried in Jun 1903 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, Cedar Bluff Cemetery.

Mary married Ebenezer FLEMING, son of Jacob FLEMING and Sally A. UPHAM, on 5 Sep 1861 in Butler, Wayne Co., NY. Ebenezer was born on 22 Nov 1838 in Wolcott, Wayne Co., NY, died on 6 Aug 1918 in Milwaukee, , NY at age 79, and was buried in Aug 1918 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, Cedar Bluff Cemetery.

+ 7520 M i. Frederick FLEMING was born on 12 Nov 1866 in Wolcott, Wayne Co., NY, died on 29 Oct 1952 in East Moline, Rock Island Co., IL at age 85, and was buried in Oct 1952 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, Wilwood Cemetery.

+ 7521 F ii. Isarella FLEMING was born on 25 May 1869 in Seward Twp., Winnebago Co., IL and died on 12 Nov 1889 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 20.

7522 M iii. Frank FLEMING was born on 17 Mar 1872 in Seward, Winnebago Co., IL and died on 13 Jun 1939 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 67.

+ 7523 F iv. Maud FLEMING was born on 14 Jul 1873 in Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., IL.

Ancie married Henry Melter ANDERSON on 30 Mar 1870. Henry was born on 8 May 1827.

7524 M i. Guy Conger ANDERSON was born on 16 Jul 1871 and died on 25 Dec 1872 at age 1.

Sara married Vernon James HALL on 30 Dec 1896. Vernon was born on 5 Jun 1872.

David married Cynthia SPENCER on 12 Mar 1879. Cynthia was born on 30 Jun 1847.

+ 7526 M i. Clayton Ellis CONGER was born on 24 Aug 1879 in Seward, Winnebago Co., IL, died on 15 May 1932 in Seward, Winnebago Co., IL at age 52, and was buried in May 1932 in Winnebago Co., IL, Winnebago Cemetery.

7527 F ii. Louisa F. CONGER was born on 16 Jun 1885 and died in 1965 at age 80.

+ 7528 M iii. George Webster CONGER was born on 29 Dec 1889 in Seward, Winnebago Co., IL, died on 23 Sep 1964 in Bristow, Butler Co., IA at age 74, and was buried in Sep 1964 in Bristow, Butler Co., IA, Oakhill Cemetery.

4043. Frank Gilbert CONGER was born on 4 Sep 1854 in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY and died on 19 Dec 1942 in Seward, Winnebago Co., IL at age 88.

General Notes:
Frank Gilbert Conger

DEATH: Killed while riding a bike at the age of 87.

Frank married Adella Elizabeth CLEVELAND, daughter of William CLEVELAND and Unknown CURTIS, on 10 Jun 1878. Adella was born on 10 Jun 1857 in Seward, Winnebago Co., IL.

7529 F i. Blanche Lena CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1879 and died on 6 Dec 1899 at age 20.

+ 7530 M ii. Claude William CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1881 and died on 22 Sep 1972 in St. Ansgar, Mitchell Co., IA at age 91.

+ 7531 M iii. Floyd James CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1883 in Seward, Winnebago Co., IL and died on 17 Mar 1974 in Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL at age 91.

7532 M iv. Herbert Ira CONGER was born on 11 Feb 1885 and died on 1 Dec 1899 at age 14.

+ 7533 M v. Dwight Frank CONGER was born on 2 Jan 1888 in Seward, Winnebago Co., IL and died on 12 May 1974 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 86.

+ 7534 F vi. Fidelia Irene CONGER was born on 8 Mar 1890 and died in Feb 1968 at age 77.

4046. Ira James CONGER was born on 30 Jul 1862, died on 19 Dec in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, and was buried in Galva, Ida Co., IA.

General Notes:
Ira James Conger

OCCUPATION: Grain dealer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

BIOGRAPHY: A Canadian Conger Grain Elevator
Ira Conger, Charles B. Sanborn and W.H. Petersmeyer from the Cushing, IA area came [to Canada] by excursion train sponsored by the Luse Land Company of St. Paul, MN. They traveled up the Soo Line Railroad up to Moose Jaw in 1904 and 1905. ... They were attracted to reports of rich soil and the endless flat prairie of the Regina plains. In 1905, they purchased farmland at Rouleau, Drinkwater and Pence. The men correctly assumed that a marketplace for grain would be needed. Conger, Sanborn and Petersmeyer organized a grain and lumber business named Conger and Company, Ltd. with the head office located in Rouleau. In 1905 a grain elevator was constructed in Drinkwater. In 1906 an elevator was constructed in Rouleau and a lumberyard in Drinkwater. In 1907, they constructed a lumberyard in Rouleau. Storage sheds for oats were built in Rouleau in 1905 and 1906. The elevator and lumber yard continued under the original until 1924 when the company was dissolved. ... The elevator operated in Rouleau under the Conger Sanborn name from 1924-1963. It was later demolished. The Congers returned to Iowa in 1924.
(Source: Phyllis Conger in Conger Confab, June 2001, p. 316)

Ira married Sarah Evangeline CROWLEY, daughter of William CROWLEY and Unknown, on 24 Nov 1887. Sarah was born on 26 Nov 1869, died in 1920 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 51, and was buried in 1920 in Galva, Ida Co., IA.

+ 7535 M i. Earle Merton CONGER was born about 8 Dec 1889 in Alta, Ida Co., IA, died on 30 Sep 1958 in Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID about age 68, and was buried in Oct 1958 in Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID, Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

7536 F ii. Ina Margaret CONGER was born about 28 Jan 1891 in Galva, Ida Co., IA.

+ 7537 M iii. Guy Robert CONGER was born on 9 Feb 1893 in Galva, Ida Co., IA, died on 16 Aug 1954 in Sac City, Sac Co., IA at age 61, and was buried in Aug 1954 in Sac City, Sac Co., IA.

7538 F iv. Helen Evangeline CONGER was born on 28 Dec 1894 in Galva, Ida Co., IA and died in May 1921 in Rauleau, , Saskatchewan, Canada at age 26.

7539 F v. Katherine Cecile CONGER was born on 16 Jan 1898 in Galva, Ida Co., IA.

General Notes:
Clarence Glyndon Conger

QUESTION: Listed in CFA I, p. 74 as, "CLARENCE CONGER, who md Sarah Crowell, could be Clarence Glyndon Conger of Adrian, Mchg, b. abt 1847; d. abt 1887, son of JOHN CONGER & LOUISA PECK."

+ 7541 F ii. Clara Albine CONGER was born about 20 Mar 1872 and died on 9 Oct 1955 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI about age 83.

+ 7542 M iii. John Francis CONGER was born on 14 Jan 1875 in Adrian, Lenawee Co., MI and died on 2 Dec 1955 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH at age 80.

Louise married Philip Schuyler BLODGETT on 3 Mar 1869. Philip was born on 21 Oct 1843.

Eleanor married Maurice Edelbert FENTON on 3 Nov 1898. Maurice was born on 14 Jan 1868.

Eron married Katherine Ann HENRY on 21 Feb 1866. Katherine was born on 19 Sep 1846.

+ 7546 F ii. Almina Olive PECK was born on 13 Mar 1869 and died on 21 Jan 1897 at age 27.

Lucena married William Wallace LYTLE on 25 Mar 1872. William was born on 15 Feb 1844.

Edward married Josephine OOT on 17 Nov 1898. Josephine was born on 26 Sep 1874.

Albina married Lewis Mason FOSTER on 4 Sep 1867. Lewis was born on 28 Aug 1846.

William married Maria Isabella FEAZEL on 17 Feb 1874. Maria was born on 26 Apr 1854 and died in Jul 1884 at age 30.

7560 F i. Mary LEGG was born on 27 Apr 1875 and died on 8 Feb 1895 at age 19.

7562 F iii. Nancy LEGG was born on 26 Apr 1879 and died on 10 May 1899 at age 20.

Cordelia married Henry Bartlett KRIGBAUM on 18 Nov 1873. Henry was born on 6 Mar 1852.

7566 M iii. William Henry KRIGBAUM was born on 11 May 1880 and died on 25 Jan 1889 at age 8.

Caroline married Manley Osborne GORE on 1 Feb 1882. Manley was born on 10 Apr 1858.

7572 M iii. Edward Landon GORE was born on 29 Sep 1885 and died on 17 Aug 1886.

7580 F i. Sarah Elizabeth ROBINSON was born on 27 Feb 1871 and died on 29 May 1878 at age 7.

7581 M ii. William James ROBINSON was born on 3 Sep 1872 and died on 11 Apr 1874 at age 1.

7583 F iv. Flora May ROBINSON was born on 14 Oct 1875 and died on 21 May 1878 at age 2.

Annie married Emery Cecil BOSLEY on 24 Dec 1901. Emery was born on 9 Oct 1880.

George married Caroline Tabitha MOSER on 1 Jan 1901. Caroline was born on 4 Feb 1881.

+ 7587 F i. Carrie Edith THOMAS was born on 2 Feb 1858 and died on 28 Apr 1900 at age 42.

7588 M ii. Everett Conger THOMAS was born on 19 Feb 1859 and died on 7 Apr 1873 at age 14.

Mary married Wesley Jones MORRISON Dr., son of William Andrew MORRISON and Elizabeth Francomma JONES, on 17 Jun 1900. Wesley was born on 29 Nov 1870 in Iowa City.

4067. Everett Lorentus CONGER Rev. was born on 23 Dec 1839 in Cherry Grove, Carroll Co., IL, died on 17 Nov 1914 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1914 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Everett Lorentus Conger

OCCUPATION-CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Universalist minister

ORGANIZATIONS: He was very active in the "Conger Union," serving as president.

RECOLLECTIONS: After a lady called him "Conjer," he once asked, "How much lonjer are you going to call me 'Conjer?'".

RESEARCHER: President of "The Conger Union" in 1905 Reverend Everett Lorentus Conger of Pasadena, CA was for several years (including 1905) the president of the Conger Union. Iliff Conger of Sewanee, TN was the Tresurer; Miss Wilhemina B. Conger, 65 West 95th Street, New York City, NY was Secretary; and Charles Greenwood Barker Conger, 1744 Willard Street, Washington, DC was editor. This "union" financed the publication in "Collamere's Historical Bulletin" in Washington, DC and in Fernald's "Genealogical Exchange" in Buffalo, NY.

Apparently the Conger Family League [Does Mrs. Leonard mean, Conger Union"?] members up to 25 May 1905 were: Rev. Edward Bryan, 1530 52nd St., Brooklyn, NY; R.W.D. Bryan, Albuquerque, NM; Mrs. A.G. Conger, Litchfield, MI; Mrs. A.L. Conger, Irving Lawy, Akron, OH; Arthur Conger, Harrisonville, MO; Asbury Bernard Conger, Oak Ridge, LA; Charles G.B. Conger, 1744 Willard St., Washington, DC; Charles Henry Conger, Mulberry, TN; Charles L. Conger, McIntosh, MN; Chauncey Stewart Conger, Carmi, IL; Dixie Lamar Conger, Mulberry, TN; Frank H. Conger, 262 Prospect St., Cleveland, OH; Frederick Albert Conger, 499 Selby Ave., St. Paul, MN; George Henry Conger, 613 W. 147 St., New York, NY; Dr. H.A. Conger, Duncan Indian Territory; Hiram James Conger, Honesdale, PA; Iliff Conger, Sewanee, TN; Ira Conger, Cherokee, IA; John A. Conger, Goldfield, IA; Prof. John W. Conger, Arkadelphia, AR; Mrs. Martha Conger, Gouverneur, NY; Miss Olive Conger, 1028 16th St., Washington, DC; Robert Alonzo Conger, Mulberry, TN; Mrs. Martha J. Corley, RFD 1, Liberty, TN; Mrs. John Hays Harmer, Bancker Place, New Rochelle, NY; Mr. Jerit W. Hopkins, 2805 S. Grand, Los Angeles, CA; George Heston Miller, 620 Clinton Ave., Newark, NJ; Mrs. Ann Mims Wright, 408 State St., Jackson, MS.

Miss May Conger, Jonesville, MI; Frank H. Conger, Yates Center, KS: Mrs. Sophronia Conger Snell, Ozona, FL; Eugene D. Conger, 314 South College Ave., Grand Rapids, MI; Daniel Conger, Chisholm, MN; Mrs. Zilla Keziah Teeple, Marengo, IL; Charles Teeple, Marengo, IL; Cassius R. Conger, Dannebrog, NY.

This membership list was in Collomer's Historical Bulletin #56, published from December 1903 to August 1906. Mention was made that Charles L. Conger of McIntosh, MN was undertaking the tracing of the lines of Moses. (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 1a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Everett married Jennie BIDDLECOME on 27 Jan 1864. Jennie was born in Aug 1835 and died on 23 Dec 1864 at age 29.

+ 7591 F i. Jennie Biddlecome CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1864 and died on 11 Oct 1941 at age 76.

Everett next married Amanda Ann SMITH on 27 Aug 1869. Amanda died on 9 Mar 1873.

7592 F i. May CONGER was born on 27 May 1871 and died on 13 Aug 1872 at age 1.

Everett next married Harriet Atwood DROWNE, daughter of John Davis DROWNE and Harriet Atwood ROUNDS, on 21 Sep 1874. Harriet was born on 27 Sep 1850 in Providence, Providence Co., RI, died on 15 Feb 1942 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK at age 91, and was buried in Feb 1942 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

+ 7593 M i. Ray Everett CONGER was born on 11 Mar 1877, died on 17 Sep 1953 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 76, and was buried in Sep 1953 in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

+ 7594 F ii. Lyda Drowne CONGER was born on 18 Mar 1880 in Concord, Merrimack Co., NH.

Hannah married Owen Price WILLIAMS on 2 Jun 1868. Owen was born on 21 Jul 1832 and died on 12 Jun 1887 at age 54.

Edwin married Irene Louise COURTNEY, daughter of Michael Louis COURTNEY and Irene Amanda CONGER, on 1 Jul 1901. Irene was born on 28 Oct 1878.

4069. Edwin Hurd CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1843 in Knox Co., IL, died on 18 May 1907 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 64, and was buried in May 1907 in Los Angeles Co., CA, Mountain View Cemetery.

General Notes:
Edwin Hurd Conger

PARENTS: Lorentus Everett Conger and Mary W. Hurd

PUBLIC_SERVICE: United States Minister to China during the Boxer Rebellion.
(CFA I, p. 40a)

HISTORY:
CONGER ARRIVES FROM THE ORIENT
WILL LEAVE IMMEDIATELY FOR MEXICO
TALKS OF NEUTRALITY CASE
Says China Has Always Adhered Strictly to the Requirements of International Law
By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 14 [1905].—
E.H. Conger, formerly American minister to China and who was recently appointed ambassador to Mexico, arrived today on the. steamer Siberia from the Orient. Mrs. Conger accompanied him. It is Mr. Conger's intention to proceed almost immediately to the City of Mexico, unless he receives orders to the contrary, but Mrs. Conger will first return to her home at Des Moines, lowa.

Mr. Conger said that he left diplomatic matters in China in a very satisfactory condition. On the question of China's neutrality in the Russo-Japan-ese war he said:

"China has always been disposed to maintain the strictest neutrality between warring nations and although there has been considerable criticism from both Japanese and Russian sources, I believe that the Chinese government has never shown partiality one way or the other but has always adhered strictly to the requirements of International law."

Mr. Conger was asked concerning the periodic rumors of another boxer uprising and replied:

"There is absolutely no truth in such reports. There is no danger of another boxer outbreak. Of course there are occasional troubles in the interior, but they arise from purely local causes which have no bearing whatever upon the presence of foreigners. There is no organized movement in China against the foreign people. There never has been a time in the history of the country when the government was more ready, or better prepared to put down any incipient organized effort that might be directed against resident foreigners."
(Source: Los Angeles Hearld, 15 May 1905, Internet)

DEATH: Edwin H. Conger, published 22 May 1907, former U.S. Minister to China, died Los Angeles.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY: CONGER, Edwin Hurd, 1843-1907
CONGER, Edwin Hurd, a Representative from Iowa; born in Knox County, Ill., March 7, 1843; was graduated from Lombard University, Galesburg, Ill., in 1862; during the Civil War enlisted as a private in Company I, One Hundred and Second Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war; attained the rank of captain and received the brevet of major; studied law and was graduated from the Albany Law School in 1866; was admitted to the bar and practiced in Galesburg, Ill., until 1868; moved to Dexter, Dallas County, Iowa, in 1868 and engaged in stock growing, banking, and agricultural pursuits; elected treasurer of Dallas County in 1877 and reelected in 1879; elected State treasurer in 1880 and reelected in 1882; elected as a Republican to the Forty-ninth, Fiftieth, and Fifty-first Congresses and served from March 4, 1885, to October 3, 1890, when he resigned to accept a diplomatic mission; chairman, Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures (Fifty-first Congress); Minister to Brazil from September 27, 1890, to September 13, 1893; appointed Minister to China January 19, 1898, and served until his resignation on March 8, 1905, on which day he was appointed as Ambassador to Mexico and served until his resignation on October 18, 1905; died in Pasadena, Calif., May 18, 1907; interment in Mountain View Cemetery.
Bibliography DAB. (Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-Present)

BIOGRAPHY: From a newspaper clipping in 1901 "Edwin H. Conger, United States Minister to China, was in Kansas City today on his way back to his post in Peking. He visited W.J. Buchan, former state senator in Kansas City, Kansas, and this revived rumors of a romance between Lt. Frederick E. Buchan, United States Army, and Mr. Conger's daughter, Miss Laura Conger, who met at the seige of Peking." (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 136 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY: Edwin Hurd Conger was graduated from Lombard University, Galesburg, Ill., in 1862. During the Civil War he enlisted as a Private in Co., I, 102nd Regt. Illinois Volunteer Inf., and served until the close of the war. He attained the rank of Captain, and received the Brevet of Major for gallant and meritorius conduct in the field.

He studied law and was graduated from Albany, New York Law School in 1866; was admitted to the bar and paracticed in Galesburg, Illinois until 1868. He moved to Dexter, Iowa in 1868 and engaged in stock raising, banking, agricultural pursuits. He was elected treasurer of Dallas county in 1877 and re-elected in 1879; elected state treasurer in 1880 and re-elected in 1882.

He was elected as a Republican to the 49th, 60th and 61st Congresses; served from 4 Mar 1885 to 3 Oct 1890 when he resigned to accept a diplomatic mission. He was made Minister to Brazil on 27 Sep 1890 and served to 13 Sep 1893.

Edwin Conger was appointed Minister to China on 19 Jan 1898, where he served during the Boxer Rebellion, and until his resignation on 8 Mar 1905, on which day he was appointed Ambassador to Mexico and served until his resignation 18 Oct 1905.

His biography is in the Congressional Biographical Dictionary, p. 467 and in Who's Who in America, 1902.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 136 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Edwin married Sarah Jane PIKE on 18 Jun 1866 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL. Sarah was born about 1845 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL and died in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

7596 F i. Laura V. CONGER was born on 29 Apr 1868 in Dexter, Dallas Co., IA.

Laura married Frederick E. BUCHAN, son of William J. BUCHAN and Unknown, on 20 Sep 1901 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

7597 M ii. Lorentus P. CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1870 in Dexter, Dallas Co., IA and died in Mar 1877 at age 6.

Helen married George Goodrich PIERCE about 4 Dec 1866. George was born on 20 Sep 1833 and died on 12 Feb 1888 at age 54.

7598 M i. George Lorentus PIERCE was born on 23 Oct 1869 and died on 17 Mar 1873 at age 3.

7599 M ii. Benjamin Franklin PIERCE was born on 27 May 1872 and died on 3 Oct 1872.

Alta married Charles E. BALDWIN about 2 Jun 1867. Charles died on 13 May 1873.

Frank married Lilian Emmons EDSON on 24 Jun 1896. Lilian was born on 22 Oct 1868.

7607 M i. Joseph Riford CONGER was born on 23 Aug 1870 and died on 28 Apr 1872 at age 1.

7608 M ii. Homer Ring CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1873 and died on 16 Dec 1873.

John married Harriet ANKENY on 21 Apr 1874. Harriet was born on 20 Oct 1855 and died on 20 Jul 1889 at age 33.

7610 M i. Rollin Irvine CONGER was born on 9 May 1875 and died on 17 Dec 1887 at age 12.

John next married Frances Small JACKSON on 9 Sep 1891. Frances was born on 29 Jul 1853.

Willard married Ida Helen PARKER on 25 May 1876. Ida was born on 31 Oct 1856.

7614 M ii. Lorentus Parker CONGER was born on 26 Aug 1883 and died on 22 Sep 1887 at age 4.

4077. Mary Lucinda CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1857, died on 9 Mar 1922 in Washington, DC at age 64, and was buried in Mar 1922 in Washington, DC.

Mary married Eaton Albert EDWARDS on 20 Mar 1883. Eaton was born on 5 Jul 1845 in Waterford, Ireland, died on 16 Jul 1916 in Washington, DC at age 71, and was buried in Jul 1916 in Washington, DC.

+ 7615 F i. Margaret EDWARDS was born on 15 Jan 1884 in Fort Meade, Meade Co., SD.

+ 7620 M ii. Frederick Lathrop WOOD was born on 10 Nov 1870 in Geneva, Ontario/Seneca Co., NY and died in 1923 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI at age 53.

General Notes:
William Perez Conger

RESIDENCES: Brought up in Geneva, NY; Lived in Chicago a few years

OCCUPATION: Lawyer

William married Emily Wright LYON on 22 Jan 1885. Emily was born on 10 Jan 1861 and died on 17 Dec 1937 at age 76.

7621 F i. Cornelia CONGER was born about 24 Jan 1887 and died on 15 Oct 1973 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL about age 86.

4086. Seth Barnes CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1845 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL and died on 3 May 1910 in Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL at age 64.

Seth married Ella Adele OLMSTEAD, daughter of Silas OLMSTEAD and Emily WARD, on 6 Oct 1870 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL. Ella was born on 2 Sep 1850 in Monmouth, Warren Co., IL and died on 20 Apr 1930 in River Forest, Cook Co., IL at age 79.

+ 7622 M i. Frank Lauren CONGER was born on 9 Dec 1873 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL and died on 23 Sep 1922 in Sharon Springs, Wallace Co., KS at age 48.

+ 7623 M ii. Dr. Guy Parke CONGER was born on 20 Jul 1878 in Asper, Carroll Co., MO and died on 7 Oct 1962 in Oak Park, Cook Co., IL at age 84.

General Notes:
Frederick Hasbrook Conger

RESIDENCES: Illinois, Missouri, Yates Center, KS, CFA II, p. 99

OCCUPATION: Lumber business in Yates Center, KS.

Frederick married Anna Melita GUNBY on 20 Dec 1882. Anna was born on 11 Apr 1860.

+ 7625 M ii. Lauren Edward CONGER was born on 18 May 1888 and died in Mar 1962 in Yates Center, Woodson Co., KS at age 73.

General Notes:
Emma Nancy Hacker Conger

PARENTS: Lucien West Conger and Elizabeth Everett Brown

Problem: Was her name Emman or Emma? Both listed in CFA I. Also listed as, Emma Nancy Hacker Conger, child of Lucien West Conger and Elizabeth Everett Brown, on p. 366 of CFA I. Emma Nancy Hacker Conger by Charles G.B. Conger.

SPOUSE: Emma Nancy Hacker Conger was the 2nd wife of Silas Wright Conger.

AKA-RESIDENCES: Emma N.H. of Orange, CA
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 69 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Emma married Silas Wright CONGER, son of Moore CONGER and Jane WAGER, on 5 Sep 1866. Silas was born on 28 Jan 1840 in Canada and died on 10 May 1895 at age 55.

General Notes:
Laura Cordelia Conger

PARENTS: Lucien West Conger and Elizabeth Everett Brown

RESIDENCES: Laura Cordelia, the wife of R.H. Spicer of Viola, IL
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 69 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Laura married Alexander Russell WEBB on 4 May 1870. Alexander was born on 10 Jan 1846.

Laura next married Reuben Hull SPICER on 18 Nov 1879. Reuben was born on 24 Sep 1850.

4093. Clarence La_Forest CONGER was born on 16 Jun 1855 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL, died in Oct 1925 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 70, and was buried in Oct 1925 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Clarence LaForest Conger

PARENTS: Lucien West Conger and Elizabeth Everett Brown

BIOGRAPHY: History of Northeast Missouri - Walter Williams, ED, Vol. II Clarence LaForest Conger, postmaster of Unionville, Putnam county, Missouri, was born on June 16, 1855 in Galesburg, Illinois, and is the son of Lucien W. and Elizabeth (Everett) Conger.

The father was born in 1823 in New York state and is the son of Uzziah Conger of the same place, a man of German ancestry. (This is debatable and inconclusive.) He migrated from his native state of Illinois in 1839, and settled on a farm near Galesburg with his family.

Lucien W. Conger did not establish his home in Unionville until 1873 and in that year he organized the first bank ever established in Putnam county, that institution being named the Putnam County Bank. In recent years it has merged with the Marshall National Bank. Mr. Conger was officially connected with the bank until 1878, when he retired from active business pursuits. He died in 1902.

There were three children born to Lucien Conger and his wife, namely: Emma N.H. of Orange CA; Laura Cordelia, the wife of R.H. Spicer of Viola, IL and Clarence of this brief review.

Lucien W. was reared in the state of Illinois and there married Elizabeth Everett. For a number of years they moved about considerably, before they finally became established in Unionville. For 3 years after their marriage they lived in Peoria, then returned to Galesburg for a year, whereupon they moved to Kewanee, and in 1866 to Chicago. He was engaged in the jewelry business, and in the great fire of 1871 he lost everything. Soon thereafter he located in Oneida, IL there engaging in the banking business, where he continued until he located in Unionville.

Clarence Conger was educated in the public schools of Chicago and Kewanee, for a period of five years afrter he left school he was employed as cashier of the Putnam County Bank and from 1878 to 1880 he was employed in Chicago. On returning home to Unionville he engaged in farming pursuites and was thus occupied for a few years in which organized the Republican Printing Co., in 1902, becoming secretary and treasurer of the concern, as well as general manager of the business, and he has since to be thus associated with it.

In 1906 Mr. Conger was appointed postmaster of Unionvill, and he is still the incumbent of that position. The office is of the second class variety, and maintains eight rural free delivery routes.

Mr. Conger is fraternally identified with the Masonic Order, is a Royal Arch Mason, and a Knight of Pythias, also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and the Knights of the Macabees. He is a member of the Universalist Church, and politically, he renders allegiance to the Republican party.

In 1878 Mr. Conger was united in marriage with Frances V. Cook, a resident of Oneida, Illinois, and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Cook of that place. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Conger, Erwin C. who is foreman of the Republican Printing Company, of which is father is the head, and Bertha, who shares the home of her parents yet.

Mr. Conger is on of the dependable citizens of Unionville, and the family is one which is held in the highest esteem in the community which has represented their home for so many years. (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 69 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: Clarence Conger, Obit published 28 Oct 1925, born 16 Jun 1855, buried Unionville. (Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Clarence married Frances Vincent COOK, daughter of E. M. COOK and Unknown, on 8 Jan 1878. Frances was born on 20 May 1856, died on 19 Oct 1926 at age 70, and was buried in Oct 1926 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

7627 M i. Lucien Cook CONGER was born on 6 Jun 1881, died on 26 Oct 1883 in Putnam Co., MO at age 2, and was buried in Oct 1883 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

+ 7628 M ii. Erwin Cook CONGER was born on 28 Sep 1886 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, died on 27 May 1951 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 64, and was buried in May 1951 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

4095. Irene Amanda CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1853 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 23 Feb 1890 at age 36.

Irene married Michael Louis COURTNEY on 6 Sep 1876. Michael was born on 6 Jun 1844 and died on 16 Jul 1886 at age 42.

Irene married Edwin Conger WILLIAMS, son of Owen Price WILLIAMS and Hannah West CONGER, on 1 Jul 1901. Edwin was born on 22 Sep 1869.

General Notes:
Alice Shove Conger

RESIDENCES: At one time lived in a retirement home in Des Moines, IA

General Notes:
Elizabeth May Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Elija May Conger, probably by Maxine Leonard. Elizabeth May Conger by Charles G.B. Conger.

ADOPTION: Adopted her niece, Betty Sharp, after her mother died giving birth.

+ 7635 M i. Richard Conger HEATON was born about 1910 and died on 5 May 1980 about age 70.

4100. Hazel CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1877 in Oneida, Knox Co., IL, died on 13 Jun 1929 in Gillette, Campbell Co., WY at age 51, and was buried in Jun 1929 in Broadus, Powder Co., MT.

General Notes:
Hazel Conger

CHILD: She had a daughter, Mary Louise Skinner Ross. [Note: See CFA II, p. 330 where she is listed as, Mary Louise Heaton. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 717 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY: She was one of the first women to have a management position in Younker Bros. Dept. Store in Des Moines, IA. She was also transferred to Kansas City with the company. She taught school in Montana. Active in community service.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 330 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Hazel married Roy Henry HEATON, son of Henry HEATON and Mary Ann MARKER, on 6 May 1908 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. Roy was born on 26 Jun 1876 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, died on 5 Mar 1956 at age 79, and was buried in Mar 1956 in Broadus, Powder Co., MT.

7636 F i. Mary Louise HEATON was born on 22 Dec 1909 in Dalhart, Dallam Co., TX.

Mary next married Charles Philip ROSS, son of Charles S. ROSS and M. J. UNKNOWN, on 28 Feb 1973 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Charles was born on 16 Sep 1901 in Shelton, Clay Co., WV, died on 17 Apr 1978 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA at age 76, and was buried in Apr 1978 in Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.

4102. Charles Curtis CONGER was born on 23 Jan 1851 in Oneida, Knox Co., IL and died on 15 Feb 1934 in Cleburne, Johnson Co., TX at age 83.

General Notes:
Charles Curtis Conger

PARENTS: Norman Hurd Conger and Mary Angeline Wheeler

Charles married Abigail Adelia GRANT on 24 Aug 1870. Abigail was born on 21 Apr 1853.

7639 F ii. Clara Hurd CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1876 and died on 27 Mar 1893 at age 16.

4103. Clara Elizabeth CONGER was born on 13 Jun 1853 in Oneida, Knox Co., IL and died on 13 Dec 1879 at age 26.

General Notes:
Clara Elizabeth Conger

PARENTS: Norman Hurd Conger and Mary Angeline Wheeler

Problem: Was she born at Long Island or at Oneida, IL? CFA I lists, both.

Clara married Charles Marcus HARVEY on 25 Dec 1871 in Long Island. Charles was born on 23 Oct 1841 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 11 Dec 1874 at age 33.

7640 F i. Mary Ida HARVEY was born on 25 Feb 1874 and died on 19 Jan 1877 at age 2.

4104. Newton Alvah CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1861 in Knoxville, Knox Co., IL, died on 12 Jan 1948 in Topanga, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 86, and was buried in Jan 1948 in San Gabriel, Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes:
Newton Alvah Conger

PARENTS: Norman Hurd Conger and Mary Angeline Wheeler

Problem: Was he Newton Alvin or Newton Alva Conger? CFA I, lists both. Charles G.B. Conger lists, Newton Alvah Conger.

Problem: Was he born in Oneida, IL or Knoxville, IL? CFA I, lists both.

OCCUPATION: Farmer and rancher

Newton married Ellen Douglas PINGREE on 11 Oct 1899 in Texas. Ellen was born on 26 Feb 1865 in Pingree Grove, Kane Co., IL and died on 12 Jan 1948 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 82.

7641 M i. Norman Pingree CONGER was born on 2 Dec 1900 in Texas and died in 1917 at age 17.

+ 7642 M ii. Daniel Keefer CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1902 in Hico, Hamilton Co., TX and died on 12 Dec 1968 in Redding, Shasta Co., CA at age 66.

7643 M iii. Lee Atwood CONGER was born on 6 Oct 1905 in Aztec, San Juan Co., NM and died on 21 Dec 1964 at age 59.

+ 7644 M iv. Marc Havenhill CONGER was born on 13 Sep 1906 in La Plata, San Juan Co., NM and died on 11 May 1983 in Ashland, Jackson Co., OR at age 76.

4105. Ralph Edward CONGER Dr. was born on 14 Oct 1862 in Oneida, Knox Co., IL and died on 1 Mar 1922 in China Spring, Mc Lennan Co., TX at age 59.

General Notes:
Dr. Ralph Edward Conger

PARENTS: Norman Hurd Conger and Mary Angeline Wheeler

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of Ralph Edward Conger and Harriet King.

OCCUPATION: Country doctor

Problem: Was the date of the marriage to Margaret Rogers, 22 Feb 900, or as listed by Charles G.B. Conger, 14 Feb 1900?

Ralph married Harriet KING on 12 Mar 1891. Harriet was born on 28 Mar 1867 and died on 5 Mar 1895 at age 27.

Ralph next married Margaret Van_Coit ROGERS, daughter of Charles Henry ROGERS Rev. and Luella CLAFLIN, about 22 Feb 1900. Margaret was born about 16 Mar 1878 in Deerfield, Lake Co., IA and died on 22 Feb 1960 in Waco, Mc Lennan Co., TX about age 81.

7645 F i. Clair CONGER was born in 1901 in China Spring, Mc Lennan Co., TX and died in 1903 at age 2.

7646 F ii. Luella Maude CONGER was born on 16 Apr 1906 in China Spring, Mc Lennan Co., TX.

+ 7647 M iii. Roger Norman CONGER was born on 26 Sep 1909 in China Spring, Mc Lennan Co., TX and died on 13 Feb 1996 at age 86.

Ida married Frederick Zina WIKOFF on 16 Sep 1874. Frederick was born on 27 Dec 1846.

Lois married William Calhoun HARMAN on 28 Sep 1892. William was born on 14 Oct 1859.

General Notes:
Edith Lavantia Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Edith Lavantia Conger by Charles G.B. Conger. Edith Laventie Conger by others.

Edith married Herbert Lloyd HALL on 16 Sep 1896. Herbert was born on 22 Jan.

Dwight married Helen Morgan JAEGER on 10 Sep 1880. Helen was born on 9 Oct 1857 and died on 5 Dec 1888 at age 31.

4128. Jay Dee CONGER was born on 18 May 1872 in Oneida, Knox Co., IL, died on 30 May 1957 in China Spring, Mc Lennan Co., TX at age 85, and was buried in May 1957 in Waco, Mc Lennan Co., TX, Oakwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Jay Dee Conger

REFERENCE: According to the Wheeler Fam (929.2 W 561 +W), p. 748, Harvey Conger had Vera and Dwight. The latter is not listed in the Charles L. Conger records.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 222 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

QUESTION: Could Jay Dee have been a nickname for Dwight Conger?

OCCUPATION: Rancher

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of Christian church

Jay married Ida Dean HILL, daughter of Andrew Jackson HILL and Nancy HAY, on 20 Aug 1896 in Crawford, Mc Lennan Co., TX. Ida was born on 30 Nov 1875 in Crawford, Mc Lennan Co., TX, died on 23 Nov 1948 in China Spring, Mc Lennan Co., TX at age 72, and was buried in Nov 1948 in Waco, Mc Lennan Co., TX, Oakwood Cemetery.

+ 7664 M i. Harvey Hill CONGER was born on 9 May 1897 in China Spring, Mc Lennan Co., TX, died on 9 Jan 1968 in Midland, Midland Co., TX at age 70, and was buried in Jan 1968 in Resthaven Memorial Park.

+ 7665 F ii. Alta Dee CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1898 in China Spring, Mc Lennan Co., TX.

Helen married William Allen POAGE on 8 Jun 1898. William was born on 9 Sep 1856.

Charles married Margaret HUSTON on 23 Nov 1865. Margaret was born on 3 May 1846.

Laura married Levi Burney FARRAR on 5 Jul 1874. Levi was born on 7 Jul 1840 and died on 13 Sep 1898 at age 58.

7669 M i. Louis Coleman FARRAR was born on 14 Oct 1875 and died on 10 Jul 1880 at age 4.

Mary married James Nichols CROUCH on 17 Mar 1870. James was born on 24 Jul 1845.

7670 F i. Mabel Irene CROUCH was born on 29 Dec 1870 and died on 14 Mar 1895 at age 24.

Mabel married Theodore Adolph WILKE on 6 Jun 1894. Theodore was born on 28 Dec 1860.

General Notes:
Hugh Alphonzo Wetmore

MARRIAGE: Probably married more than once.

7674 M ii. Moritz Alphonzo WETMORE was born in 1886 and died in 1887 at age 1.

Carlos married Gertrude Vivien AYERS on 8 Dec 1891. Gertrude was born on 30 May 1870.

Frederick married Ida May HAMBLIN on 5 Nov 1885. Ida was born on 20 Jul 1862.

4155. Selover Isaac CONGER was born on 22 Oct 1852 in Talmage, Otoe Co., NE and died on 18 May 1937 at age 84.

General Notes:
Selover Isaac Conger

Problem: CFA I, lists the birth place as Norwalk, OH. CFA II, lists Talmage, NE.

Selover married Frances Eliza NELSON on 1 Jul 1873. Frances was born on 22 Feb 1854 and died in 1938 at age 84.

Ida married Charles Decatur MOTHERSEAD on 12 Jun 1895. Charles was born on 27 Sep 1868.

+ 7681 F iii. Grace Iva CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1889 and died on 17 Jan 1963 at age 73.

+ 7682 M iv. James Walter CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1893 and died about 1926 in Talmage, Otoe Co., NE about age 33.

4156. Ira Frank CONGER was born on 18 Feb 1854 in Norwalk, Huron Co., OH, died on 12 Nov 1929 in Ionia, Jewell Co., KS at age 75, and was buried in Nov 1929 in Ionia, Jewell Co., KS, Ionia Cemetery.

General Notes:
Ira Frank Conger

PARENTS: James Westfall Conger and Mary Bennett

DIVORCE: The marriage of Ira Frank Conger and Ada Minerva Heath ended in divorce in 1883.

COMMENT-CHILDREN-BIRTH: CFA I, p. 239, states that the first seven children were born at Beloit, the 8th at Jewell and the 9th at Ionia, Kansas. It is assumed that the first child would be Corydon Heath Conger and the 9th child, Clifford Vern Conger, even though the birth place information appears with the 2nd marriage data.

OCCUPATION: Wanted to become a doctor, but settled for doctoring animals. CFA II, p. 717 says that it was Frank, not Molly, who had this goal. Farmer

RECOLLECTIONS-DEATH: From a letter from Pearl (Conger) Mendenhall to Mabel (Conger) Mendenhall informing of their father's death at Esbon, Kansas on 12 Nov 1929.

"I guess it was his heart, for he went so easy, called up W. Beam and he came out got here about 6:30 Dad died about 4:30."

Then she goes on to tell about all the family that came and laying him out in the parlor.

"Preacher Forbes of Ionia had just a short sermon then we went to Ionia grave yard. The roads were so bad that the hearse turned cross ways in the road several times just thought we never would get there."
(Furnished by Darlene Shipley)

+ 7683 M i. Corydon Heath CONGER was born on 29 May 1877 in Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS and died on 8 Dec 1957 in Truax, Saskatchewan, Canada at age 80.

Ira next married Mary Cloman RANKIN, daughter of John C. RANKIN and Mary CLOMAN, on 26 Dec 1885 in Lincoln, Lincoln Co., KS. Mary was born on 11 Feb 1869 in Noblestown, Allegheny Co., PA, died on 1 Jan 1955 in Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS at age 85, and was buried in Jan 1955 in Ionia, Jewell Co., KS, Ionia Cemetery.

+ 7684 F i. Frances Mabel CONGER was born on 26 May 1887 in Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS, died on 17 Aug 1968 in Cedaredge, Delta Co., CO at age 81, and was buried in Aug 1968 in Cedaredge, Delta Co., CO, Cedaredge Cemetery.

+ 7685 F ii. Ilda Pearl CONGER was born on 18 Oct 1889 in Nr. Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS, died on 24 Oct 1983 in Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS at age 94, and was buried in Oct 1983 in Esbon, Jewell Co., KS, Esbon Cemetery.

7686 F iii. Elizabeth Mary CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1892 in Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS and died on 11 Apr 1893 in Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS at age 1.

+ 7687 M iv. James Edward CONGER was born about 1 Feb 1894 in Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS and died on 22 Feb 1982 in Baldwin, Douglas Co., KS about age 88.

+ 7688 F v. Elva May CONGER was born on 18 Jun 1898 in Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS and died on 29 Dec 1951 in Ionia, Jewell Co., KS at age 53.

+ 7689 M vi. Elmer John CONGER was born on 23 Jun 1901 in Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS, died on 15 Nov 1989 in Delta, Delta Co., CO at age 88, and was buried in Nov 1989 in Cedaredge, Delta Co., CO, Cedaredge Cemetery.

+ 7690 M vii. Wilmer Ira CONGER was born on 24 Oct 1904 in Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS and died on 16 Jul 1983 in Sidney, Cheyenne Co., NE at age 78.

+ 7691 M viii. Clifford Vernon CONGER was born on 30 Jun 1906 in Ionia, Jewell Co., KS and died on 8 Jun 1983 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO at age 76.

Louise married William Henry LA_CHAPPELLE on 6 Sep 1889 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. William was born on 9 Oct 1869 in St. Albans Bay, Franklin Co., VT, died on 9 Jun 1947 in Florence, Los Angeles Co., Ca at age 77, and was buried on 11 Jun 1947 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Calvary Cemetery. The cause of his death was of broncho pneumonia and asthemia.

4163. Russell MILLER was born on 11 Oct 1839 and died on 8 Nov 1892 at age 53.

Russell married Johanna ONDERDONK on 11 Dec 1862. Johanna was born on 22 Feb 1839 and died on 28 Mar 1893 at age 54.

+ 7695 M i. David S. MILLER was born on 11 Oct 1863 and died on 24 Oct 1891 at age 28.

7700 F vi. Anna B. MILLER was born on 5 Aug 1874 and died on 14 Apr 1899 at age 24.

Anna married William Macy WILBUR on 20 May 1896. William was born on 16 Jan 1875.

General Notes:
Charles Miller

RELATIONSHIP: Charles Miller and his wife, Elizabeth Ann Conger, were 1st cousins, 1 generation removed. Their common ancestor was William Conger.

Charles married Elizabeth Ann CONGER, daughter of David CONGER and Sarah Ann JONES, on 4 Jul 1866. Elizabeth was born on 5 Nov 1847.

Charles next married Edith Jacobson OLIVER on 3 Jan 1875. Edith was born on 27 May 1855.

Hannah married Garrett VANDERPOOL on 22 Dec 1880. Garrett was born on 9 Nov 1855.

7711 M i. Garrett Conger VANDERPOOL was born on 5 Feb 1882 and died on 25 Jul 1892 at age 10.

4174. William Aaron CONGER was born on 2 Nov 1853 in Union Church, , NY and died on 28 Jan 1911 in Albany, Albany Co., NY at age 57.

General Notes:
William Aaron Conger

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: William Aaron Conger was described as a, "Man of means -- a country gentleman." (CFA I, p. 511)

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth occur?

William married Sarah Elizabeth MILLSPAUGH, daughter of Alexander C. MILLSPAUGH Rev. and Sarah BURRIDO, on 13 Dec 1883 in Union Church, , NY. Sarah was born on 18 Nov 1860 in Middletown, , NJ and died on 11 Oct 1955 in Washington, , NY at age 94.

7713 M i. William Henry CONGER Dr. was born on 3 Jan 1885 and died on 23 Dec 1950 at age 65.

7714 M ii. Alexander Millspaugh CONGER was born on 18 Feb 1887 and died in Apr 1973 at age 86.

7715 F iii. Mabel CONGER was born about 8 Mar 1889 and died on 12 Jul 1909 about age 20.

7717 M v. Irving Becker CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1896 and died on 31 Aug 1899 at age 2.

Emma married William Cary WINNIE on 30 Oct 1878. William was born on 13 Mar 1843 and died on 11 Oct 1898 at age 55.

Jessie married William Howard BENDER on 29 Nov 1876. William was born on 30 Mar 1853.

Hannah married George Robson ALLERTON on 30 Sep 1885. George was born on 10 Apr 1851.

Victoria married George St._John TUBBS on 10 Mar 1868. George was born on 29 Aug 1845 and died on 8 Sep 1897 at age 52.

Josephine married Dewitt Frank BENJAMIN on 12 Oct 1880. Dewitt was born on 9 Mar 1856.

7722 F i. Grace Amelia BENJAMIN was born on 19 May 1886 and died on 20 Feb 1887.

William married Charlotte Elizabeth LANSING on 21 Jun 1900. Charlotte was born on 26 Dec 1873.

Cordelia married Henry Miller LOCKWOOD on 12 Dec 1883. Henry was born on 3 Aug 1850.

Hannah married Hiram A. WEIDEMAN on 8 May 1882. Hiram was born on 7 Apr 1859.

Mary married Wheelock UDELL on 26 Dec 1883. Wheelock was born on 7 Nov 1855 and died on 26 Dec 1893 at age 38.

4189. Hugh Harold CONGER was born on 17 Sep 1871 in Albany Co., NY and died on 19 Dec 1947 in Berne, Albany Co., NY at age 76.

Hugh married Florence BRATE. Florence was born on 2 Sep 1874, died on 19 Jan 1947 at age 72, and was buried in Jan 1947 in Berne, Albany Co., NY.

+ 7734 M i. Hugh Harold CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1902 in Westerlo, Albany Co., NY and died on 3 Feb 1966 in Bethlehem, Albany Co., NY at age 63.

+ 7735 M ii. Frederick Ward CONGER was born on 6 May 1904 in Westerlo, Albany Co., NY and died in Oct 1983 at age 79.

+ 7736 M iii. Millard R. CONGER was born on 4 Aug 1908 in Berne, Albany Co., NY and died on 15 Nov 1943 in Berne, Albany Co., NY at age 35.

7737 M iv. Lewis Charles CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1912 in Berne, Albany Co., NY and died on 1 Apr 1919 at age 6.

General Notes:
Ida Conger Miller

Problem: Was the date of birth, 18 Feb 1868 or 19 Feb 1868. Charles G.B. Conger lists both.

Judson married Margaret Jane BRANACK on 15 Jun 1892. Margaret was born on 25 Jan 1876.

4216. Sidney Potter CONGER was born on 17 Sep 1829 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died on 20 Aug 1874 in Boston, Summit Co., OH at age 44.

Sidney married Bridget I. CODY on 6 Nov 1853 in Boston, Summit Co., OH. Bridget was born on 20 Apr 1837 and died on 9 Jan 1861 in Boston, Summit Co., OH at age 23.

7745 F i. Lucia Jannette CONGER was born on 31 Jul 1854 in Boston, Summit Co., OH.

+ 7746 M ii. Sidney John CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1858 in Boston, Summit Co., OH.

Sidney next married Rose Anna Mc_ILWAIN on 10 Apr 1862 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH. Rose was born on 12 Jan 1836 in Ireland and died on 15 Jan 1908 in Boston, Summit Co., OH at age 72.

7747 M i. Robert Arthur CONGER was born on 13 Nov 1863 in Boston, Summit Co., OH and died on 19 Feb 1866 at age 2.

+ 7748 M ii. George Custer CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1865 in Boston, Summit Co., OH and died on 12 Jan 1926 at age 60.

7749 F iii. Mary Belle CONGER was born on 16 Nov 1867 in Boston, Summit Co., OH.

7750 F iv. Allie Blanche CONGER was born on 26 Sep 1869 in Boston, Summit Co., OH.

7751 M v. Nelson CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1874 in Boston, Summit Co., OH and died on 16 Oct 1874 in Boston, Summit Co., OH.

4219. John Croghan CONGER was born on 29 Dec 1835 in Boston, Summit Co., OH, died in 1913 at age 78, and was buried in 1913 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH.

General Notes:
John Croghan Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Hannah Beals

OCCUPATION: Farmer

MILITARY: Served with the 2nd Ohio Cavalry during the Civil War. (CFA I, p. 303)

EDUCATION: Completed high school after the Civil War.

HOBBIES: Loved horses and Fox terriers

COMMENT: Cast the first vote in Boston Twp. for Abraham Lincoln. No source cited. (CFA I, p. 303-304)

RESIDENCES: He and his family lived in the house built by his father in 1840. It was later occupied by his granddaughter, Elizabeth (Conger) Bender.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 304 & CFA II, p. 135 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
John C. Conger, our subject, received a good common education in the district school of Boston, Ohio and learned brickmaking and farming.

He enlisted, aged twenty years, at Peninsula, Boston township, [OH], August 10, 1861, in Capt. George A. Purrington's Company A, Second Ohio Cavalry, for three years, or during the war, and was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio on April 8, 1863, for disability and injury to his eyesight. His service was in southern Kansas and in the Indian Territory and on scouting duty in Arkansas, Kansas and southwestern Missouri and Kansas, after the guerilla Quantrell and Gen. Price and in fights at Newtonia, Neosha, Sarcoxie, Lone Jack and in many skirmishes with the guerillas -- all very dangerous service.

The first fight Mr. Conger was in, was at Independence, MO with Quantrill's men, among whom were the notorious James brothers. Mr. Conger was taken sick in the Indian Territory while on the Indian Expedition to re-instate the Union Cherokee. He was on this expedition four months and was in several fights. His eyes began to trouble him, inflammation set in, and he was nearly blind for five months, but remained on duty, and finally, after reaching Ohio, was in the hospital two months, but his sight not returning, he was discharged, and it was nearly two years before he recovered.

In the meantime, he had been promoted, on the organization of his company, to be a quartermaster-sergeant, and served in this capacity until discharged. He was always an active soldier until disabled and was in all the campaigns, marches, battles and skirmishes in which his company was engaged. This service was very severe and wearisome, it being in a new country, very sparsely settled, covered with heavy oak thickets in Missouri, and in Kansas bad water and hard winds prevailing.

Mr. Conger was always prompt and cheerful in the discharge of his duty and was never wounded nor a prisoner. After the war, he returned to Ohio and engaged in farming, and September 17, 1867, he married, in Boston township, on the farm where he now lives, Eunice M. Stillman, born in Potter Hill, R.I., January 23, 1844, daughter of Ephraim and Pamela (Potter) Stillman.

Mr. and Mrs. Conger settled on their present farm of 135 acres, and have erected a tasteful residence and other buildings.

The[ir] children are: Fannie S.; Luen J.; Elmer B.; Pamela P.; Mary G.; John C., Jr.; and Emily. All the children are well educated and are highly respected. Elmer and Pamela are graduates of the Peninsula High School, Elmer of the class of 1894 and Pamela of the class of 1896 and Miss Mary will finish in the class of 1899; also John C. Jr. will graduate in the same class.

In politics, Mr. Conger is a Republican, cast his first presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln, and has served as township trustee and township clerk, has been a member of the school board ten years in succession, and a member of the council at Peninsula ten years. Mr. and Mrs. Conger are Seventh Day Adventists, and members of the city of Akron church. Fraternally he is a Royal Arch Mason of Richfield, Ohio and of Hudson; also of George L. Waterman Post, G.A.R. 272, of which he was a charter member and adjutant many years. Mr. Conger is a man of strict integrity of character and stands high as a citizen and belongs to one of the best families of the county.
(Source: Portrait and Biographical Record of Portage and Summit Counties, [Ohio], p. 725-727 - The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 134 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

COMMENT: John's middle name was "Croghan." Of all his grandchildren who started their families in Peninsula, [OH], Elmer Bronson [Conger], 1919 is the only one remaining there, in this father's house. His sister, Elizabeth [Conger] Bender, bought the home that John, their great grandfather, built in 1840, restored in 1969. She and husband, Henry, spent many thousands of dollars and personal manhours in the restoration -- and then rented the house. It is pictured in CFA I.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 135 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Eunice Melissa STILLMAN, daughter of Ephraim STILLMAN and Pamela POTTER, on 17 Sep 1867 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH. Eunice was born on 23 Jan 1844 in Potter Hill, Washington Co., RI, died in 1919 at age 75, and was buried in 1919 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH.

+ 7752 F i. Fannie Stillman CONGER was born on 26 Dec 1868 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH, died on 23 Feb 1946 in Ohio at age 77, and was buried on 26 Feb 1946 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH, Cedar Grove Cemetery.

+ 7753 M ii. Luen Jackson CONGER was born on 20 Jun 1870 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH, died on 2 Jan 1923 in Summit Co., OH at age 52, and was buried in Jan 1923 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH, Cedar Grove Cemetery.

+ 7754 M iii. Elmer Bronson CONGER was born on 8 Feb 1875 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH, died on 19 Mar 1946 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH at age 71, and was buried in Mar 1946 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH, Cedar Grove Cemetery.

+ 7755 F iv. Pamela Potter CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1877 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH and died on 4 Sep 1958 in Mantua, Portage Co., OH at age 81.

+ 7756 F v. Mary Grace CONGER was born on 13 Dec 1880 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH, died on 12 Oct 1952 in Sagamore Hills, Summit Co., OH at age 71, and was buried in Oct 1952 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH, Cedar Grove Cemetery.

+ 7757 M vi. John Croghan CONGER Jr. was born on 9 Dec 1883 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH, died on 4 Mar 1959 in Summit Co., OH at age 75, and was buried in Mar 1959 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH, Cedar Grove Cemetery.

+ 7758 F vii. Emily Virginia CONGER was born on 28 Oct 1886 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH and died on 31 Oct 1925 at age 39.

4220. Arthur Latham CONGER was born on 19 Feb 1838 in Boston, Summit Co., OH, died on 25 Feb 1899 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 61, and was buried in Feb 1899 in Summit Co., OH, Glendale Cemetery.

General Notes:
Arthur Latham Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Hannah Beals

MILITARY: Co. G, 115th Ohio Inf., buried Glendale Cemetery, Summit Co., OH
(Source: Ohio Civil War Genealogy Journal, Vol. 6, No. 2, 2002, page 89 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

REFERENCE: Half sitting view of 1st Lt. Arthur L. Conger, Co. G, 115th Reg OVI - RG98S-CWP112.97
[This is a photograpgh, that can be ordered from the Military History Institute, Special Collections Branch, 22 Ashburn Dr., Carlisle, Pa., 17013-5008. Email: MHI-SC@carlisle.army.mil. Or mail request to address above, include "RG" order number. They will send a photocopy, If you want a hard copy, they will give you charges and other instructions.]
(Source: Ohio Civil War Genealogy Journal, Vol. 6, No. 2, 2002, page 76 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

REFERENCE:
Arthur Latham Conger Papers. Arthur Latham Conger. Transcripts (typewritten). Army officer. Diary describing camp life during Conger's Civil War service with the 104th and 115th Ohio Infantry Regts. in Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. Includes speeches relating to the presentation of a sword to Conger. 2 items. Call# MS 76-1254. U.S. Army War College Library. Carlisle Barracks. Pennsylvania [Note: This item has not been seen by researcher, Richard E. Henthorn.]

OCCUPATION: Founder of the S.S. Still Osteopathic College in Des Moines, Iowa and president of numerous business ventures. CFA I, p. 36a.

OCCUPATION: Arthur Latham Conger, 1838 and his son, Latham Hubbard Conger, 1878 were industrialists in Akron, OH.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 38a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
Arthur Latham Conger was a scion of a sterling old pioneer family of Ohio, born in Boston Twp., Summit County on 19 Feb 1838. His parents, John and Hannah Beals Conger, were natives of the state of Vermont, and both were descended from Revolutionary ancestry. They were honest, hospitable, hard-working people, who came to Summit County in an early day and through their industry and good management became well established.

On the farm home, Arthur Latham Conger spent his boyhood years and received a meager education, in the rural schools of the neighborhood. While still a mere boy he began supporting himself by working in a brick yard for ten cents per day. Though early deprived of the educational facilities that he so ardently desired, he largely made up for this lack by persistent study at home during his leisure moments, thus forming habits of study which remained one of his notable characteristics throughout his life.

So well did he equip himself, that he was qualified to teach school. He also spent two years in canal boating. When the Civil War broke out he evinced his patriotism and loyalty by enlisting in 1862 in Co. G, 115th Reg., Ohio Inf, of which he was elected 2nd Lieutenant. Later he was promoted to 1st Lt., and finally was placed in command of his company. For the years he saw service with the Army of Cumberland, he won the confidence of his men, and the approval of his superior officers. General Thomas, who commanded the great army, recommended him for promotion to the rank of Captain and commissary of subsistence, but the war ended before his appointment could be confirmed.

He served efficiently at Asst. Adj. General and Provost Marshall of Covington, KY and as assistant inspector of railroad defenses under James R. Willett. He received an honorable discharge and returned home, and thereafter gave his attention to civil pursuits.

In 1866, Col. Conger was elected treasurer of Summit County and was re-elected at the expiration of his first term. Desiring to enter upon a business career, he moved to Akron, Ohio, in 1867, and soon became identified with various businesses. In 1870, he became a stock holder and director of the Whiteman and Miles Mfg. Company. At the close of his service as County Treasurer, he became a traveling salesman for the company. In 1876, he was elected vice-president.

In 1877, Whiteman and Miles Co., consolidated with George Barnes and Co. of Syracuse, NY, under the name of Whiteman and Barnes Mfg. Co., and of this concern Mr. Conger was elected vice-president, and later president, which position he held until 1888. In 1890, he became president of the Akron Steam Forge Co., which was afterward moved to Muncie, IN. He was also largely interested in the American Strawboard Co., the Enterprise Mfg. Co., and the Thomas Lumbering and Building Co.

He was also one of the largest stock holders and president of the Diamond Plate Glass Co. of Kokomo, IN; the Elwood Tin Plate Co. of Elwood, IN; and the Hartford Glass Co. Eventually he was one of the organizers of the Plate Glass Trust, into which the Diamond Plate Glass Company was merged, and he became director of the consolidated company.

He was also interested financially in the Zanesville Street Railway Company and was one of the organizers of the American Harvesting Machine Company and served as president of the National Association of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers. He was a director of the Second National Bank of Akron, Ohio and was interested in the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., the Akron Woolen and Felt Co., various street railway systems, and most every important industry in Akron, Ohio.

Mr. Conger was one of the promoters of the Pittsburgh and Akron Railroad, a director of the Cleveland, Akron and Columbus Railroad and was associated with the late Senator Calvin S. Brice in the purchase of the Pittsburgh, Akron and Wheeling Railroad, being interested in Mr. Brice's scheme to secure an East and West front-line through Akron.

Arthur Latham Conger was the founder of the S.S. Still College of Ostepathy at Des Moines, Iowa. This, like all of his undertakings, proved to be a great success and he became the editor of the Cosmopolitan Osteopathy.

Col. Conger never relinquished his interest in military matters. He became influential in the work of the Grand Army of the Republic, of which he was a Department Commander in 1886. He was a member of the military order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. He was prominent in the States Militia, and in 1884 was commissioned a Colonel of the 8th Regiment, Ohio National Guard. He was a member of the Masonic Order having attained the Knight Templars Degree, in the York rite, and the 32nd degree in the Scottish rite.

He was a member of the Episcopal Church. For several years he was president of the Akron Charity Association, placing the same on a good financial basis.

Col. Conger was active in political matters, as he was in business. He was one of the National Leaders of the Republican Party, wielding a wide influence in the middle west. His advice was frequently sought by candidates for office, high or low. And his counsel was followed with gratifying results. For a period of twenty years, he was chairman of the Summit County Republican Committee, during which time he was largely responsible for the success of the party. He was chairman of the State Central Committee 1880 and 1882, and was several times chairman of the State Executive Committtee.

In 1884, and again in 1888, he was the Ohio member of the Republican National Committee, and had much to do in directing these two important campaigns. He was always a delegate to Republican local, state, and national conventions, and was always a leader, making his influence felt for the good of his party, in all the gatherings which he attended, from county caucuses to the great national conventions.

He enjoyed a close personal friendship with many of the leading men of the nation, such as James B. Blaine, Joseph B. Foraker, William McKinley, J.S. Clarkson, Joseph H. Manley and other leaders in the Republican Party.

He also served as a member of the staff of Gov. Asa Bushnell.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 28-29 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Arthur married Emily BRONSON, daughter of Hiram BRONSON and Ruth L. RANNEY, on 1 Nov 1865 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH. Emily was born on 7 May 1843 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH and died on 31 May 1917 in Akron, Summit Co., OH at age 74.

+ 7759 M i. Kenyon Bronson CONGER was born on 26 Apr 1866 in Akron, Summit Co., OH and died on 17 Jan 1939 at age 72.

7760 M ii. Erastus Irving CONGER was born on 30 Aug 1870 in Akron, Summit Co., OH and died on 6 Aug 1871.

7761 M iii. Arthur Latham CONGER was born on 30 Jan 1872 in Akron, Summit Co., OH and died about 21 Feb 1951 in Los Angeles Co., CA about age 79.

Arthur married Margaret Loring GUILD on 8 Feb 1902 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Margaret was born about 23 Sep 1888 in Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA.

+ 7762 M iv. Latham Hubbard CONGER was born on 29 Apr 1878 in Akron, Summit Co., OH and died on 21 Oct 1948 in Akron, Summit Co., OH at age 70.

4221. Lucy Jannette CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1848 in Boston, Summit Co., OH, died on 16 May 1924 in Akron, Summit Co., OH at age 76, and was buried in May 1924 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH, Cedar Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Lucy Jannette Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Hannah Beals

NAME-CONFLICT: Lucy Jeannette Conger Cole on FindAGrave

BIRTH: Probably born in Boston, Summit Co., OH. See the biographical sketch of her father.

MARRIAGE:
Lucy married 1st William H Truscott on 29 May 1867 in Summit County, Ohio. They had two children.

As a widow, she married Dr Arthur Monteith Cole on 20 January 1876 in Summit County, Ohio. They had two children.
(Source: FindAGrave)

Lucy married William H. TRUSCOTT on 29 May 1867 in Summit Co., OH. William was born in 1837 and died in 1872 at age 35.

7763 F i. Jessie TRUSCOTT was born in 1868 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, died on 15 Mar 1898 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 30, and was buried in Mar 1898 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Lake View Cemetery.

Jessie married Charles R. JONES. Charles died on 29 Jan 1900 and was buried in Feb 1900 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Lake View Cemetery.

Lucy next married Dr. Arthur Monteith COLE. Arthur was born in 1850 and died in 1922 at age 72.

General Notes:
Helen L. Conger

Problem: Was her name, Helen or Hellen? Both listed, in CFA I.

Helen married Charles H. SEARLES on 6 Mar 1861 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT. Charles was born about 1838.

7765 M ii. Jason C. SEARLES was born about 1865 and died on 23 Feb 1884 about age 19.

7767 M iv. Charles H. SEARLES was born on 25 May 1872 and died in 1952 at age 80.

4226. Franklin Potter CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1848 in Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., MI and died in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

Franklin married Emma CONSOLUS on 22 Feb 1872 in Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., MI. Emma was born in 1855 in Auburn, Cayuga Co., NY.

Franklin next married Rubertie Glidden MOON on 6 Mar 1888 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Rubertie was born on 6 Feb 1865 in Camp Chase, , OH and died on 4 Jan 1941 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 75.

7770 M ii. Louis Clinton CONGER was born on 27 Jul 1895 and died in 1911 at age 16.

+ 7771 M iii. Franklin Potter CONGER was born about 14 Nov 1898 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, died on 9 Jun 1962 in Mac Dill AFB, Hillsborough Co., FL about age 63, and was buried in Jun 1962 in Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, Arlington National Cemetery.

Harriet married Sidney John CONGER, son of Sidney Potter CONGER and Bridget I. CODY. Sidney was born on 2 Aug 1858 in Boston, Summit Co., OH.

4232. William Potter CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1847 in Massena Springs, Dutchess Co., NY, died in Aug 1921 in Utica, Oneida Co., NY at age 73, and was buried in Aug 1921 in Martinsburg, Lewis Co., NY.

William married Jessamine LEE, daughter of Lafayette LEE and Flora FLORIDA. Jessamine was born on 20 Apr 1870 in Martinsburg, Lewis Co., NY, died on 15 Mar 1966 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY at age 95, and was buried in Mar 1966 in Martinsburg, Lewis Co., NY.

+ 7773 M i. Kenneth Lee CONGER Sr. was born on 8 Nov 1903 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK and died on 22 Mar 1974 in Wakefield, Middlesex Co., MA at age 70.

+ 7774 M ii. Harold Jewell CONGER was born on 28 Dec 1909 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.

General Notes:
Frederick L. Conger

PROBLEM-DEATH: CFA II, p. 716 says the death date of 1 Jun 1862 probably was the death date of his sister, Nettit [sic].

OCCUPATION: Merchant in Dickenson census record.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 716 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

AKA: Fred

Frederick married Hattie DELANO, daughter of Henry DELANO and Jane HARRISON.

4237. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 8 Jul 1843 in Brandon, Franklin Co., NY and died on 10 Dec 1923 at age 80.

General Notes:
Mary Jane Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Harriet Jane Jewell

RESIDENCES: After the death of her husband, Newell Bailey, she lived alone in her home at Flint, MI until she died at the age of 82 years, 5 months.

BIRTH: "b. 1843, not 1842." (CFA II, p. 718)

+ 7777 F i. Emma Viola HAVEN was born on 4 Oct 1862 and died on 8 Feb 1937 at age 74.

+ 7778 M i. Albert Adoniram FENNER was born on 9 Apr 1870 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI and died on 17 Mar 1947 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI at age 76.

4238. Abel Adoniram CONGER was born on 24 Sep 1845 in Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY and died on 23 Jun 1910 in Owosso, Shiawassee Co., MI at age 64.

General Notes:
Abel Adoniram Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Harriet Jane Jewell

MILITARY: Was in the Civil War at a very young age.

EMIGRATION: About the year 1874, Abel Conger and his younger brother, Albert, and sister, Harriet, went to live on a piece of property which had been purchased from the government by their father. This land was in Brady Township, Saginaw county, Michigan and was a wild wooded country where neighbors were few, but friendly. This farm was owned for many years by various members of the Job Conger family.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 7 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: About the year 1890 the family moved to Davison, MI

Abel married Lucy Jane BURCH on 11 Apr 1880. Lucy was born on 23 Jul 1860 and died on 15 Jun 1925 in Clio, Genesee Co., MI at age 64.

+ 7779 M i. Omar David CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1881 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI and died about 8 Mar 1968 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI about age 86.

+ 7780 F ii. Norah Nancy CONGER was born on 14 Dec 1884 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI.

7781 M iii. Noel CONGER was born on 24 Aug 1889 and died on 5 May 1906 at age 16.

4239. Phoebe Adelaide CONGER was born on 7 Jun 1847 in Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY and died about 12 Aug 1890 about age 43.

General Notes:
Phoebe Adelaide Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Harriet Jane Jewell

Problem: Was the date of death, 12 Aug 1890 or as listed in CFA I, p. 750, 17 Aug 1898?

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Woman of sterling character, greatly respected by all who knew her.

7782 F i. Mary HOYLE was born on 12 Oct 1869 and died on 5 Oct 1891 at age 21.

4240. Sarah Ann CONGER was born on 22 Oct 1852 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI and died on 13 May 1927 at age 74.

General Notes:
Sarah Ann Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Harriet Jane Jewell

NAME-CONFLICT: Sarah Anna Conger and Sarah Ann Conger, CFA I, p. 763.

7783 M i. Arthur Conger MANN was born about 13 Apr 1891, died on 12 Dec 1953 in Boulder, Jefferson Co., MT about age 62, and was buried in Dec 1953 in Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT.

Flossie married Gus SHOLTZ in 1904. Gus died in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

4241. Alice CONGER was born on 23 Apr 1856 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI and died on 23 Apr 1936 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI at age 80.

General Notes:
Alice Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Harriet Jane Jewell

RELATIONSHIP: Alice and Albert G. Conger were twins.

DEATH: 23 Apr 1936, her 80th birthday.

Alice married Charles L. WORDEN on 9 Dec 1875 in Oxford, Oakland Co., MI. Charles was born on 24 Mar 1855 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI and died on 25 Jan 1946 at age 90.

7785 M i. Leonard Job WORDEN was born on 15 Mar 1884 and died on 14 Mar 1967 at age 82.

4242. Albert G. CONGER was born on 23 Apr 1856 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI and died on 21 Aug 1898 in Byron, Shiawassee Co., MI at age 42.

General Notes:
Albert G. Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Harriet Jane Jewell

RELATIONSHIP: Alice and Albert G. Conger were twins.

RESIDENCES: Albert G. Conger and his wife, Julia Eastwood lived in Owosso, MI until after her death in Mar 1933.

Albert married Carrie MILLER on 1 Jan 1880 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI. Carrie died on 2 Feb 1890.

7786 F i. Alice CONGER was born on 5 Jan 1881 and died on 7 Apr 1903 at age 22.

7787 M ii. Ernest CONGER was born on 22 Nov 1882 and died on 24 May 1966 at age 83.

Ernest married May KENDALL on 21 Mar 1928. May was born on 26 Aug 1878 and died on 26 Dec 1964 at age 86.

+ 7788 M iii. Harrison Albert CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1888 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI and died on 10 Apr 1984 in Zephyrhills, Pasco Co., FL at age 95.

+ 7789 M iv. Roy Raymond CONGER was born on 29 Jan 1890 and died on 30 Jan 1972 at age 82.

Albert next married Fanny SKELTON on 7 Sep 1890 in Deerfield. Fanny died on 30 Apr 1891 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI.

7790 M i. Arthur MANN was born on 17 Apr 1891 and died on 12 Dec 1953 at age 62.

Albert next married Frances FICK on 24 Dec 1891 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI. Frances was born on 28 Sep 1870 and died on 13 Jun 1925 at age 54.

+ 7791 M i. Frank Lybrock Fick CONGER was born on 30 Nov 1889 in Oregon Twp., Lapeer Co., MI and died on 9 May 1951 at age 61.

+ 7792 M ii. Charles Edward CONGER was born on 11 Aug 1893 in Brady Twp., Saginaw Co., MI and died on 12 Aug 1990 at age 97.

7793 F iii. Alta Fay CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1896 and died on 2 Feb 1921 at age 25.

+ 7794 F iv. Mabel Luella CONGER was born on 10 Aug 1898 and died in Apr 1975 at age 76.

Albert next married Julia EASTWOOD on 22 Dec 1926. Julia died on 14 Mar 1933.

4243. Harriet Alderetta CONGER was born on 24 Nov 1858 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI, died on 17 Sep 1937 in Holt, Ingham Co., MI at age 78, and was buried in Sep 1937 in Chesaning.

General Notes:
Harriet Alderetta Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Harriet Jane Jewell

Harriet married James Edward KENNEDY on 30 Sep 1880. James was born on 22 Sep 1859 and died on 31 Jul 1946 at age 86.

7795 M i. Lyman Grant KENNEDY was born on 11 Nov 1881 and died on 11 May 1890 at age 8.

+ 7796 F ii. Ruby Harriet KENNEDY was born on 6 Mar 1883 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI and died on 7 Mar 1957 in Williamston, Wayne Co., MI at age 74.

+ 7797 F iii. Theresa Blanche KENNEDY was born on 17 Apr 1887 in Brady Twp., Saginaw Co., MI and died on 11 Jul 1974 at age 87.

7798 F iv. Bessie Adelaide KENNEDY was born on 25 May 1891 and died on 29 Aug 1891.

+ 7799 F v. Exa Owna KENNEDY was born on 29 May 1895 in Brady Twp., Saginaw Co., MI.

4246. Mark D. CONGER was born on 24 Aug 1846 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI and died on 27 Jun 1895 at age 48.

7802 F ii. Eva J. CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1886 and died on 7 Jan 1892 at age 5.

7803 M iii. Edwin J. CONGER was born on 11 Aug 1890 and died on 10 Jan 1892 at age 1.

4247. Andelia CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1848 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI and died on 11 Oct 1896 in Otisville, Genesee Co., MI at age 47.

General Notes:
Andelia Conger

Problem: Was the first name, Andelia or as listed in CFA II, p. 333, Anndelia?

Problem: Was the place of birth, Flint, MI or as listed in CFA II, p. 333, Davison, MI?

Andelia married Lorenzo George HERRINGTON, son of George HERRINGTON and Jane DOWNING, on 4 Jul 1878 in Burton, Shiawassee Co., MI. Lorenzo was born on 7 Apr 1857 in Corunna, Shiawassee Co., MI, died on 25 Aug 1932 in Otisville, Genesee Co., MI at age 75, and was buried in Aug 1932 in Smith Hill Cemetery.

7806 F i. Martha Jane HERRINGTON was born on 21 Sep 1878 in Otisville, Genesee Co., MI and died on 18 Jan 1966 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI at age 87.

Martha married Frank I. SAMUELSON, son of Charles SAMUELSON and Christine UNKNOWN, on 1 Oct 1910. Frank was born on 28 May 1875 in Sweden, died on 10 Feb 1948 in Smith Center, Smith Co., KS at age 72, and was buried in Feb 1948 in Myers Cemetery.

+ 7807 F ii. Deniza A. HERRINGTON was born on 22 May 1885 in Otisville, Genesee Co., MI, died on 30 Nov 1918 at age 33, and was buried in Nov 1918 in Smith Hill Cemetery.

4248. Fidelia CONGER was born on 26 Mar 1851 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI and died on 3 Sep 1890 at age 39.

Fidelia married Robert N. HILL, son of Thomas R. HILL and Mary A. HUNT, on 13 Oct 1873. Robert was born on 7 Jul 1856 in England and died on 12 May 1889 at age 32.

7808 F i. Nina V. HILL was born on 10 Oct 1878 and died on 18 Jul 1903 at age 24.

4249. Ida Almira CONGER was born on 14 Apr 1857 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI, died on 20 Sep 1926 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI at age 69, and was buried in Sep 1926 in Union Cemetery.

Ida married William Holden PHILLIPS, son of William Jewett PHILLIPS and Nancy Marie HOLDEN, on 14 Sep 1851 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI. William was born on 18 Jan 1854 in Richfield, , MI, died on 18 Apr 1923 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI at age 69, and was buried in Apr 1923 in Union Cemetery.

7810 M i. Bessie Pauline PHILLIPS was born on 14 Apr 1882 in Richfield Twp., Genesee Co., MI and died in 1975 in Birmingham, Jefferson/Shelby Co., AL at age 93.

+ 7811 F ii. Elvira PHILLIPS was born on 7 Jan 1884 in Richfield Twp., Genesee Co., MI and died in 1963 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI at age 79.

7812 M iii. William Jewett PHILLIPS was born on 4 Jul 1888 in Richfield Twp., Genesee Co., MI and died in 1969 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI at age 81.

William married Mary Ann THERRIN on 25 Nov 1869. Mary was born on 10 Mar 1852 in Denison Mills, Richmond, , Canada and died on 1 Apr 1920 in Shipton Twp. at age 68.

7813 F i. Edith Marie PHILLBRICK was born on 10 Oct 1870 and died on 13 Jun 1945 at age 74.

7814 M ii. Waldo John PHILLBRICK was born on 18 Mar 1872 and died on 2 Feb 1952 at age 79.

7815 F iii. Alice Frank PHILLBRICK was born on 4 Apr 1874 and died on 20 Apr 1947 at age 73.

7816 F iv. Etta E. PHILLBRICK was born on 16 Mar 1876 and died on 18 Jan 1901 at age 24.

7817 F v. Anna Louisa PHILLBRICK was born on 22 Apr 1878 and died on 2 Mar 1966 at age 87.

7818 M vi. Oscar Joseph PHILLBRICK was born on 28 Feb 1880 and died on 6 Nov 1956 at age 76.

7819 M vii. Clayton Hiram PHILLBRICK was born on 11 Jul 1882 and died on 19 Jul 1904 at age 22.

7820 M viii. George William PHILLBRICK was born on 18 Jun 1884 and died on 14 Nov 1953 at age 69.

7822 M x. Rodney Health PHILLBRICK was born on 30 Aug 1888 and died on 10 Mar 1969 at age 80.

4266. Oliver Noel CONGER was born on 16 Jun 1849 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 26 Aug 1878 at age 29.

General Notes:
Oliver Noel Conger

PARENTS: Noel Horatio Conger and Jane Ann Briggs

OBITUARY:
Sgt. Oliver N. Conger of Company I, 21st Regt., was buried from the residence of his father, Noel H. Conger, at 136 North Clinton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY. Company I of the 21st Regt. turned out in large numbers, headed by the 21st Regt. Band, and escorted the remains to the cemetery, where they were interred with full military honors.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 410 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Oliver married Anna LONGFIELD on 3 Sep 1873. Anna was born in Quebec, Canada.

+ 7824 M ii. Oliver Frank CONGER was born in May 1878 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY.

4267. Charles Edward CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1854 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 15 Jan 1917 at age 62.

General Notes:
Charles Edward Conger

PARENTS: Noel Horatio Conger and Jane Ann Briggs

Charles married Katherine SKELLY, daughter of John SKELLY and Unknown, on 27 Feb 1881 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY. Katherine was born on 7 Jan 1854 and died on 27 Jul 1934 at age 80.

+ 7825 M i. Edward Augustin CONGER was born on 7 Jan 1882 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 7 Aug 1963 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY at age 81.

+ 7827 M iii. Charles Oliver CONGER was born on 22 Oct 1886 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 19 Oct 1947 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY at age 60.

7828 F iv. Katherine CONGER was born on 12 Jan 1894 and died on 12 Nov 1901 at age 7.

4270. George Stephen CONGER was born on 22 Aug 1847 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, died on 26 Dec 1926 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT at age 79, and was buried in Dec 1926 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, Hope Cemetery.

General Notes:
George Stephen Conger

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 476, not in alpabetical order

AKA: Probably called, Stephen

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

RECOLLECTIONS:
Stephen Conger, when about 17, accompanied his father, Capt. George Parker Conger, in the posse that drove the St. Albans Raiders [St. Albans, VT] back across the border into Canada.

They lived on Fairfield Street, across from St. Mary's Church, where a convent now stands. They moved to the farm in Georgia [VT] when Steve was about 23 years old. The deed is dated December 1869.

When Capt. Conger married his third wife, Catherine, he went to live at the Center in her house. Stephen was given a life lease on the home farm, with the understanding that everything was to be divided among the grandchildren when Stephen died.

Stephen was named after his father, George, and his mother's brother, Stephen Basford.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 476 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

George married Charlotte Sophie POST, daughter of Henry B. POST and Diana DEE, on 18 Jun 1872 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT. Charlotte was born on 4 Jan 1854 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, died on 22 Jul 1929 at age 75, and was buried in Jul 1929 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, Hope Cemetery.

+ 7829 M i. Charles Henry CONGER was born on 10 Aug 1872 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, died on 2 Apr 1904 in New London, New London Co., CT at age 31, and was buried in Apr 1904 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, Hope Cemetery.

+ 7830 M ii. Arthur George CONGER was born on 1 Feb 1875 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, died on 25 Jan 1916 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT at age 40, and was buried in Jan 1916 in West Plains Cemetery.

7831 F iii. Infant CONGER was born on 4 May 1877 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT and died on 4 May 1877 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT.

+ 7832 F iv. Genevieve Louise CONGER was born on 21 Jan 1879 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, died on 20 May 1939 in Burlington at age 60, and was buried in May 1939 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, Hope Cemetery.

7833 M v. Harold Stephen CONGER was born on 1 Aug 1882 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT and died on 31 Aug 1884 at age 2.

+ 7834 M vi. Albert Earl CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1885 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT and died about 15 Oct 1970 about age 85.

+ 7835 M vii. George Parker CONGER was born on 29 Jun 1888 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT and died on 1 May 1982 in Berlin, Washington Co., VT at age 93.

+ 7836 F viii. Florence Gwendolyn CONGER was born on 7 Apr 1892 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT and died on 4 Apr 1975 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT at age 82.

4274. Henry Rufus CONGER was born on 15 May 1847 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT, died on 15 May 1897 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT at age 50, and was buried in May 1897 in Vermont, Lake View Cemetery.

General Notes:
Henry Rufus Conger

OCCUPATION: Owned several businesses in Burlington, VT. CFA I, p. 37a; Drew & Conger; Consumer's Ice Co.; Manager American Sign Co.; real estate and insurance.

RESIDENCES: St. Albans, VT; South Union Street, Burlington, VT at the time of death

OBITUARY:
Henry R. Conger died Saturday morning [15 May 1897] at his residence on South Union Street. He had suffered from a long illness from pleurisy which developed fatally into pneumonia. He was very rational up to within a few minutes of his death, but was attacked by a convulsion during which he died.

Mr. Conger was the son of Mr. & Mrs. William R. Conger, and was born in this city, May 15, 1847. Later the family moved to St. Albans [VT], but he returned to the city in 1863 and engaged in business with his uncle, the late Amasa Drew, which partnership continued for several years. He then bought out the business of Drew & Conger, and organized the Consumer's Ice Co. He was manager of the American Sign Co. and was also interested in many of the prominent business organizations of the city. In 1894, he began the real estate and insurance business of which he made an eminent success.
(Source: Burlington Free Press, Burlington, VT, 17 May 1897 - CFA I, p. 229)

QUESTION-DEATH: Did he really die on his birthday, 15 May?

Henry married Isora Lucy WRIGHT on 4 Nov 1874 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT. Isora was born in 1854 in Nashua, Hillsborough Co., NH, died in 1929 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT at age 75, and was buried in 1929 in Lake View Cemetery.

7837 M i. Walter H. CONGER was born on 29 Jan 1877 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 9 Feb 1881 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT at age 4.

7838 M ii. Harry W. CONGER was born on 9 Apr 1880 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 12 Jan 1882 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT at age 1.

General Notes:
Mose P. Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Moses L. Conger, CFA II, p. 169

OCCUPATION: Had registered Ayshire and Jersey cattle

MARRIAGE-CHILDREN: Married 14 years before the birth of their first child.

RECOLLECTIONS: Moses Conger taught his daughter-in-law how to cut hair.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 169 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Moses married Martha WOOD, daughter of Pelig WOOD and Elizabeth WHITE, about 29 Jan 1851. Martha was born on 20 Feb 1830 and died on 15 Jan 1890 at age 59.

+ 7839 M i. Lawton Moses CONGER was born about 1850 in North Collins, Erie Co., NY and died on 13 Jun 1932 in Gowanda, Erie Co., NY about age 82.

4286. Rachel W. CONGER was born on 6 Jun 1829 in Collins, Erie Co., NY, died on 26 Jan 1898 at age 68, and was buried in Jan 1898 in Montour, Tama Co., IA, Maple Hill Cemetery.

+ 7841 F ii. Florence Luella CURTIS was born on 7 May 1858 in Brant Center, Erie Co., NY, died on 16 Jul 1922 in Merrill, Lincoln Co., WI at age 64, and was buried in Jul 1922 in Montour, Tama Co., IA, Maple Hill Cemetery.

4287. Joseph Hiram CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1830 in North Collins, Erie Co., NY and died on 23 Feb 1913 in Collins, Erie Co., NY at age 82.

General Notes:
Joseph Hiram Conger

MOTHER-CHILDREN-COMMENT: The mother of the children of Joseph Conger has not been established. CFA I, p. 338.

CHILDREN: Clippings say they had 10 children, but records of three are known. CFA I, p. 562.

+ 7844 M i. Melvin Burt CONGER was born on 17 Apr 1863, died in Aug 1938 in Gowanda, Erie Co., NY at age 75, and was buried in Aug 1938 in Collins Center, Erie Co., NY.

+ 7845 M ii. Charles CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1867 in Collins, Erie Co., NY and died on 23 Oct 1955 at age 88.

7846 F iii. Elnora G. CONGER was born about 1877 and died in 1883 about age 6.

4289. Noel CONGER Jr. was born on 19 Mar 1836 in Collins, Erie Co., NY and died on 13 Apr 1897 in Michigan at age 61.

4290. Betsy Caroline CONGER was born on 10 Jun 1840 in Collins, Erie Co., NY and died on 24 Dec 1909 at age 69.

General Notes:
Stephen Conger

BIRTH-QUESTION: Was the birth place in Erie Co., NY?

General Notes:
George Densmore Conger

MILITARY: Enlisted, 8 Aug 1861 as a Corporal, Co. A, 44th Reg. New York Volunteer Infantry.

REFERENCE: Family data in Genealogical & Family History of Central New York (Cutler), p. 964-5, Vol. 2.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 192 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

George married Diantha SAMPSON on 16 Feb 1865. Diantha was born on 14 Jan 1842 and died on 4 May 1900 at age 58.

4302. Abram Ford CONGER was born on 4 Mar 1850 in Erie Co., NY and died in 1911 in North Collins, Erie Co., NY at age 61.

General Notes:
Abram Ford Conger

OCCUPATION: Farmer

HOBBIES: Wrestling, sleigh-riding

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

Abram married Rosetta Hariland POTTER, daughter of Reuben B. POTTER and Mary Jane SISSON, on 11 Oct 1870 in Erie Co., NY. Rosetta was born on 12 Apr 1852 and died in 1913 in North Collins, Erie Co., NY at age 61.

+ 7860 M i. Clarence George CONGER was born on 25 Aug 1871 in North Collins, Erie Co., NY, died on 7 Feb 1946 in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY at age 74, and was buried in Feb 1946 in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, Onondaga Valley Cemetery.

+ 7863 M iii. Walter Everett CONGER was born on 21 Jul 1901 in Worcester, Worcester Co., MA and died in Sep 1967 at age 66.

4308. Ella Portia CONGER was born on 30 Aug 1853 in Collins Center, Erie Co., NY, died on 29 Sep 1940 at age 87, and was buried in Sep 1940 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Ella married Charles Waterhouse GOODYEAR, son of Dr. Jabez Bradley GOODYEAR and Esther Permelia KINNE, on 23 Mar 1876. Charles was born on 15 Oct 1846 in Cortland, Cortland Co., NY, died on 16 Apr 1911 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY at age 64, and was buried in Apr 1911 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

+ 7864 M i. Anson Conger GOODYEAR was born on 20 Jun 1877 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, died on 24 Apr 1964 in Old Westbury, Nassau Co., NY at age 86, and was buried in Apr 1964 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

+ 7866 M iii. Charles Waterhouse GOODYEAR Jr. was born on 6 Apr 1883 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, died on 22 Jun 1967 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY at age 84, and was buried in Jun 1967 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

4310. Noah CONGER was born on 26 Apr 1841 in Collins, Erie Co., NY and died on 27 Apr 1873 in Collins, Erie Co., NY at age 32.

General Notes:
Noah Conger

RECOLLECTIONS: Almon N. Conger, b. 1921, wrote on 6 Oct 1969, "I have an old account book that appears to have started in Dec. 1872. The fly leaf has the name 'Noah Conger.' The rest of the words are not very legible but appears to be Collins, Errie, N.Y.

"This book accounts states that a Kate Siebold commenced work March 13, 1873 and that in this year she was paid $82.12. This could indicate the need of female help during the time of illness or tragedy.
"This book also states that an A.D. Conger (Noah's father) was hired to draw stone. Also taht an Andrew Conger (Noah's brother) was hired to work. Also that father Conger was paid to thresh corn in 1873."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 384 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Noah married Mary Ann HEATH. Mary was born on 22 Oct 1838 and died on 23 Dec 1913 at age 75.

7868 F i. Ada CONGER was born on 4 May 1871 and died on 27 Jul 1875 at age 4.

7869 M ii. Willie H. CONGER was born on 30 Aug 1866 and died on 11 Apr 1870 at age 3.

+ 7870 M iii. Almon Noah CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1873 in Collins, Erie Co., NY, died on 23 Jul 1944 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 71, and was buried in Jul 1944 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

4312. Andrew W. CONGER was born on 5 Jun 1850 in Collins, Erie Co., NY and died on 14 May 1884 in Collins, Erie Co., NY at age 33.

Andrew married Florence CLARK, daughter of Timothy CLARK and Unknown. Florence was born on 14 Nov 1849 in Collins, Erie Co., NY.

General Notes:
Albert E. Conger

MARRIAGE: "Mill Village, Pnns" (CFA I, p. 13) Is the state Pennsylvania?

Albert married Myrtle G. WELLS in Nov 1884 in Mill Village, Erie Co., PA. Myrtle was born on 2 Feb 1860 in Collins, Erie Co., NY.

4317. George F. CONGER was born on 3 Jun 1843 in Saline, Washtenaw Co., MI and died on 27 Apr 1895 in Coldwater, Branch Co., MI at age 51.

George married Amelia Mc_CAREY on 25 Dec 1870 in Coldwater, Branch Co., MI. Amelia was born on 16 Jul 1850 in Coldwater, Branch Co., MI.

+ 7875 M i. Edgar M. CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1873 in Coldwater, Branch Co., MI.

4319. Henry A. CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1842 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 2 Apr 1905 in Oxford, Marquette Co., WI at age 62.

General Notes:
Henry A. Conger

MILITARY: Pvt., 19th Inf Reg. Co. D

RESIDENCES: Oxford, WI, 26 Feb 1862

COMMENT: Approximated death dates submitted by Duane H. Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 224 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Henry married Mary ALLEN on 18 Jul 1866. Mary was born on 14 Mar 1850 in Walworth, Elkhorn Co., WI.

7876 F i. Jennie CONGER was born on 11 Jun 1867 and died on 13 Feb 1885 at age 17.

+ 7877 M ii. Elmer CONGER was born on 27 Dec 1869 in Marquette Co., WI and died in Aug 1946 in Oxford, Marquette Co., WI at age 76.

+ 7878 M iii. Charles F. CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1871 in Oxford, Marquette Co., WI and died on 7 Jun 1904 at age 32.

7879 F iv. Blanche F. CONGER was born on 31 Jan 1878 and died about 1965 about age 87.

+ 7880 M v. Arthur Garfield CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1880 in Oxford, Marquette Co., WI and died about 1958 about age 78.

7881 F vi. Rhoda F. CONGER was born on 22 Dec 1889 and died about 1962 about age 73.

4324. John Sidney CONGER was born on 1 Sep 1830 in Freetown, Cortland Co., NY and died on 22 May 1907 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 76.

John married Susan DE_CLERG on 26 Nov 1850 in Cazenovia, Madison Co., NY. Susan was born on 29 Sep 1831 in Cazenovia, Madison Co., NY.

7882 F i. Nellie CONGER was born on 8 Aug 1861 in Cazenovia, Madison Co., NY.

Nellie married Edward L. STEWART on 11 Oct 1881. Edward was born on 12 Mar 1856.

4325. David CONGER was born on 26 Sep 1833 in Freetown, Cortland Co., NY and died on 17 Apr 1899 in Wakefield, Middlesex Co., MA at age 65.

General Notes:
David Conger

EMIGRATION: Moved to Baltimore after the children were born.

David married Elizabeth Barnes PALMER. Elizabeth was born about 1835 in Blodgett Mills, Cortland Co., NY and died on 1 Jan 1879 in Cortland Co., NY about age 44.

+ 7883 F i. Adelaide Lillian CONGER was born on 15 Jan 1862 in Marathon, Cortland Co., NY.

+ 7884 M ii. Schuyler Colfax CONGER was born on 30 Dec 1865 in Marathon, Cortland Co., NY.

7885 F iii. Elsie May CONGER was born in 1870 in Marathon, Cortland Co., NY and died in 1874 at age 4.

4326. Harmon CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1835 in Freetown, Suffolk Co., NY and died in Arizona.

General Notes:
Harmon Conger

COMMENT: Harmon Conger and his first wife, whose name is unknown, separated. After her death he took, Ella Conger, into his second family. One day he took Ella with him and they disappeared and were never heard from again.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 218 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Melvin married Jane BORTHWICK on 22 May 1854 in Freetown, Cortland Co., NY. Jane was born in Freetown, Cortland Co., NY and died on 24 May 1892 in Portland, Chautauqua Co., NY.

+ 7890 M i. Delbert CONGER was born on 26 Aug 1857 in Freetown, Cortland Co., NY.

4332. Adelia Marie GARDNER was born about 21 Sep 1838 in Irving, Chautauqua Co., NY and died on 7 Oct 1926 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA about age 88.

General Notes:
Adelia Marie Gardner

PARENTS: David Gardner and Melissa Conger

BIRTH: 21/23 Sep 1838, Irving, NY
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 314 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

AKA: Marie (CFA II, p. 720)

Adelia married Horace Dayton SMITH, son of Benjamin F. SMITH and Amanda BACON, on 3 Nov 1858 in Chemung, Mc Henry Co., IL. Horace was born on 10 Jun 1839 in St. Lawrence Co., NY and died on 18 Dec 1931 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 92.

+ 7891 F i. Mary Viola SMITH was born on 2 Nov 1861 in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA, died on 12 Mar 1948 in Upland, San Bernardino Co., CA at age 86, and was buried in Mar 1948 in Pomona Cemetery.

7892 F ii. Nellie May SMITH was born on 15 Aug 1866 in Harvard, Mc Henry Co., IL.

4336. Earlman PALMER was born on 22 Jan 1839 and died on 26 Jan 1887 at age 48.

4344. Washington Perry CONGER was born on 30 Aug 1834 in Luzerne Co., PA, died on 28 Dec 1933 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA at age 99, and was buried in Dec 1933 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, Riverside Cemetery.

General Notes:
Washington Perry Conger

PARENTS: Calvin Conger and Amanda P. Horton

MILITARY: Washington P. Conger enlisted for the Civil War from Center, Illinois on 18 Sep 1864 in Co. H, 146th Illinois Infantry, as did both his brothers, Benjamin Cortis and David H. The latter was killed while in service, 28 Nov 1867 [sic]. Washington was mustered out of service, 8 Jul 1865, at the close of the war.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 502 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Washington Conger was wealthy before the crash of 1929. He died just before he was 100 years old.

DEATH-CHILDREN: Washington P. Conger, 1834, died at the age of 99 years, 8 months. His wife, Mary Hands died three months before reaching the age of 101. They had 11 children.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 43a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DIVORCE: The marriage of Washington and Mary Conger ended in divorce, after the children were raised.

REFERENCE:
Washington Perry CONGER. Born, abt. 1826, PA. [1870 Census].
Died, 29 Dec 1933, of Marshalltown, Marshall, IA.
Buried, Riverside Cem., Marshalltown, Marshall, IA.
[per Edna (HAND) BARNES (1906-1999)]

Married, 26 Oct 1856, Marshalltown, Marshall, IA, Mary HAND. [IA,
Marshall Co., Marriage Index. Vol. A, pg. 10, Lic. #130 (FHL 0956737)]

Military: Civil War. Union. H 146 IL Infantry. Filed in IA, Aug 1, 1889,
App. #720210, Cert. #518306, died 12/29/33. [Civil War Pension Claim
Index.]

Census: 1870. IA, Marshall Co., Vienna Twp. (44y, b.PA, Washington Conger]
(Furnished by Sharon Iwanick)

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1928, Marshalltown, IA

Washington married Mary HAND, daughter of Peter HAND and Sarah THORNTON, on 26 Oct 1856 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA. Mary was born on 12 Mar 1837 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, died on 9 Dec 1938 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA at age 101, and was buried in Dec 1938 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, Riverside Cemetery.

7898 F i. Minerva Jane CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1857 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA.

7899 M ii. George Washington CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1859 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA.

George married Minnie I. HILL, daughter of Lycurgus J. HILL and Mary E. MERCHANT, on 27 Nov 1889 in Jefferson Co., NE. Minnie was born about 1866 in Washington Co., IA.

7900 F iii. Rozillah Ann CONGER was born on 3 Jan 1861 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA.

7901 F iv. Mary Ellen CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1862 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, died on 14 Sep 1876 at age 13, and was buried in Sep 1876 in Marshall Co., IA, Green Mountain Cemetery.

7902 F v. Aranda Fidelia CONGER was born on 30 Oct 1864 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA.

+ 7903 M vi. Calvin Cortez CONGER was born on 10 Nov 1866 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, died on 13 Nov 1948 at age 82, and was buried in Nov 1948 in Green Mountain, Marshall Co., IA.

+ 7904 M vii. David Horton CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1868 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA and died on 9 Dec 1938 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA at age 69.

7905 F viii. Charlotte CONGER was born on 28 May 1870 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA.

Charlotte married Willie F. HACKETT, son of William HACKETT and Joanna MEESE, on 8 Oct 1890 in Fairbury, Jefferson Co., NE. Willie was born about 1865 in Carbon Co., PA.

+ 7906 M ix. Charles Willis CONGER was born on 7 Aug 1873 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, died in 1931 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA at age 58, and was buried in 1931 in Elmwood Cemetery.

+ 7907 M x. Pearl Wallace CONGER was born on 7 Aug 1873 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, died in Apr 1947 in Frazee, Becker Co., MN at age 73, and was buried in Apr 1947 in Mora, Kanabec Co., MN.

7908 F xi. Maude CONGER was born on 16 Jan 1875 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA.

4346. Benjamin Cortis CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1840 in Wilkes-Barr, Luzerne Co., PA, died on 25 Dec 1928 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE at age 88, and was buried on 27 Dec 1928 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE, Evergreen Home.

General Notes:
Benjamin Cortis Conger

PARENTS: Calvin Conger and Amanda P. Horton

HONORS: Benjamin Cortis Conger, 1840, was an Honor Guard for President Abraham Lincoln as he lay in state at Springfield, Illinois.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 39a & 41 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: Washington P. Conger enlisted for the Civil War from Center, Illinois on 18 Sep 1864 in Co. H, 146th Illinois Infantry, as did both his brothers, Benjamin Cortis and David H. The latter was killed while in service, 28 Nov 1867 [sic]. Washington was mustered out of service, 8 Jul 1865, at the close of the war.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 502 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

NAME-CONFLICT: According to records of Elmer Cortis Conger, the middle name is not, Cortez. (CFA I, p. 41)

RESIDENCES: As a boy he lived at Wyanet, IL. He moved to Marshalltown, IA. He moved to Nebraska in the mid-1870's. (CFA I, p. 41)

ANNIVERSARY: 59TH ANNIVERSARY - HARBINE COUPLE CELEBRATED HAPPY EVENT LAST SUNDAY - They have resided in Jefferson County for the past Forty-One Years.

Mr. And Mrs. B. C. Conger of Harbin celebrated their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary at their home in that city last Sunday. A large number of relatives and friends were gathered to assist them on this joyful occasion and the day was one long to be remembered by all present.

Mr. Conger was born in Pennsylvania; in 1861, he united in marriage to Miss Altana Hand of Marshalltown, Iowa. To this union seven children were born, four of which are still living., three daughters and one son, they are Mrs. John Sisler and Mrs. Thomas Rand of Fairbury, Mrs. L. Oaks of Beatrice and E. C. Conger of Edgar.

Mr. and Mrs. Conger are old settlers here, coming to Jefferson County 41 years ago from the state of Iowa.

There were eighty guests at the Conger home last Sunday, including the children, their families and relatives, the W. R. C. and the G. A. R. of Plymouth. All present enjoyed a bountiful dinner which was served from 12 to 4, the bride and groom of fifty-nine years and their children were served from on table while their grand children and great grandchildren, occupied another table. They were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents.

Mr. And Mrs. Conger are a very spry old couple at the age of 80 years. The guests departed wishing them many more years of happy wedded life.
(Source: GAZETTE-Vol. 49 No. 9, Oct 1920, probably in Harbine or Beatrice, NE - Furnished by Diane (Sisler) Kupar)

OBITUARY: BENJAMIN C. CONGER
Benjamin Cortis Conger was born at Wilkesville, PA. March 17, 1839. He passed away at his home in this city at 4am December 25, 1928. His age was eighty-eight years, ten months and twenty-three days. He was a son of Calvin Conger and Aranda Horton Conger.

While a small boy, he moved with the family to Wyanet, IL., where he grew to manhood. He was married, at Marshalltown, IA., to Miss Altana Hand in 1861. They resided at Wyanet for a few years, then moved to Marshalltown. Some years later, they moved to Jefferson county, Nebraska, where they remained for forty-two years. Most of that time they lived on a farm. The last ten years of that period were spent in Harbine. Ten years ago, they moved to Beatrice and this city has been their home continuously since that time.

He served as a soldier in the Union army during the Civil war, enlisting in 1863 at Wyanet. He had the unusual experience of serving as a guard over the body of Abraham Lincoln when it lay in state at Springfield. He also accompanied the body to its last resting place.

He leaves his aged wife, Mrs. Altana Conger; four children, Mrs. Sarah Sisler of Fairbury, Mrs. Emma Oakes of Beatrice, Mrs. T. C. Rand of Beatrice, and Elmer Conger of Edgar, Nebraska; four brothers and sisters, Mrs. Susan [Moran] and Will Conger of Princeton, IL., Washington Conger of Marshalltown, IA., and Mrs. Mattie Sharp of Waterloo, IA.; nine grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

Mr. Conger was a life long member of the United Brethren church. He was a good Christian man. He was a kind and loving husband and father, always thoughtful of the welfare of his wife and children. He was especially patient during his long period of illness.

Mr. Conger was a hard working man. He shared the experiences that were common among the pioneers a half century ago. Many friends living in the communities where he was best known, join sympathetically in the sorrow caused by his death. His last illness covered a period of about seven weeks.

The funeral service was held at the home, Thursday afternoon, December 27. Rev. C. O. Stuckenbruck had charge of the service. He was assisted by Rev. C. W. Olewine. Music was furnished by Mrs. H. Baker and Mrs. M. S. Calvin. Interment was in Evergreen Home cemetery.

"A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
That never can be filled."
(Furnished by Diane (Sisler) Kupar)

Benjamin married Altana HAND, daughter of Peter HAND and Sarah THORNTON, on 12 Oct 1861 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA. Altana was born on 12 Nov 1840 in Pennsylvania and died about 1931 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE about age 91.

Marriage Notes:
Benjamin Cortis Conger

PARENTS: Calvin Conger and Amanda P. Horton

+ 7909 F i. Sarah Ann CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1863 and died on 17 Feb 1946 at age 82.

+ 7910 F ii. Emma CONGER was born on 6 May 1864 and was buried in Fairbury, Jefferson Co., NE, Fairbury Cemetery.

+ 7912 M iv. Elmer Cortis CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1872 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA and died on 2 Aug 1969 in Ong, Clay Co., NE at age 97.

+ 7913 F v. Della CONGER was born on 6 Oct 1878 and was buried in Fairbury, Jefferson Co., NE, Fairbury Cemetery.

4347. Susan M. CONGER was born on 23 Feb 1843 in Luzerne Co., PA, died on 10 Jun 1932 in Princeton, Bureau Co., IL at age 89, and was buried in Jun 1932 in Oaklawn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Susan M. Conger

PARENTS: Calvin Conger and Amanda P. Horton

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1928, Princeton, IL

Susan married James H. MORAN, son of William MORAN and Nancy UNKNOWN, on 31 Aug 1861 in Wyanet, Bureau Co., IL. James was born on 23 Nov 1837 in Springfield, Sullivan Co., NH, died on 15 Feb 1876 in Princeton, Bureau Co., IL at age 38, and was buried in Feb 1876 in Oaklawn Cemetery.

7914 M i. William H. MORAN was born on 7 Jul 1862 in Wyanet, Bureau Co., IL and died on 10 Aug 1917 in Tiskilwa, Bureau Co., IL at age 55.

7915 F ii. Amanda Jane MORAN was born on 3 Feb 1864 in Wyanet, Bureau Co., IL.

7916 F iii. Nettie MORAN was born on 6 Jan 1867 in Wyanet, Bureau Co., IL and died on 19 Jan 1867.

+ 7917 M iv. Eugene Van_Kirk MORAN was born on 15 Jun 1868 in Wyanet, Bureau Co., IL and died about 1945 in Princeton, Bureau Co., IL about age 77.

7918 M v. James Byron MORAN was born on 17 Sep 1870 in Wyanet, Bureau Co., IL.

7920 F vii. Lucy MORAN was born on 22 Sep 1875 in Wyanet, Bureau Co., IL and died on 29 Apr 1876 in Princeton, Bureau Co., IL.

4351. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 10 Aug 1850 in Luzerne Co., PA and died on 7 Nov 1886 at age 36.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Conger

PARENTS: Calvin Conger and Amanda P. Horton

RELATIONSHIP: Elizabeth Conger, the 1st wife of John Henry Sisler, was the aunt of his second wife, Sarah Ann Conger. Their common ancestor was, Calvin Conger. More work needs to be done to prove this relationship.

Elizabeth married John Henry SISLER on 23 Feb 1873. John was born on 23 Feb 1851 and died on 23 Dec 1911 at age 60.

+ 7921 M i. Adelbert Wilson SISLER was born on 8 Sep 1878, died on 26 Apr 1948 at age 69, and was buried in Aug 1948 in Wymore, Gage Co., NE.

+ 7922 M ii. Elmer Curtis SISLER was born on 15 Jun 1881, died on 11 Jul 1966 at age 85, and was buried in Jul 1966 in Fairbury, Jefferson Co., NE, Fairbury Cemetery.

+ 7924 F iv. Nora Mable SISLER was born on 15 Aug 1884 and was buried in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.

4352. Martha Caroline CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1856 in Wyanet, Bureau Co., IL and died on 19 Jul 1945 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA at age 89.

General Notes:
Martha Caroline Conger

PARENTS: Calvin Conger and Amanda P. Horton

Problem: CFA II, p. 417 lists the birth place as, Wynet, IL. In CFA I, the birth place was probably listed as Luzerne Co., PA.

RESIDENCES: As of Dec 1928, Mrs. Mattie Sharp of Waterloo, IA

Martha married Alonzo Perry SHARP, son of Christopher C. SHARP Dr. and Anna BYRLEY, on 18 Jul 1876 in Princeton, Bureau Co., IL. Alonzo was born on 29 Jun 1843 in Preble Co., OH, died on 1 Jun 1924 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA at age 80, and was buried in Jun 1924 in Elmwood Cemetery.

+ 7927 M i. William Henry SHARP was born on 2 Apr 1877 in Princeton, Bureau Co., IL, died on 18 Apr 1942 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA at age 65, and was buried in Apr 1942 in Calvary Cemetery.

+ 7928 F ii. Clara May SHARP was born on 21 Nov 1878 in Princeton, Bureau Co., IL and died in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA.

General Notes:
George W. Conger

PARENTS: Calvin Conger and Amanda P. Horton

ADOPTION: George W. Conger was the legally adopted son of Calvin Conger, and is said to have had no brothers or sisters other than the children of Calvin. His former name is unknown. He may have been the George W. Conger who lived at Earlville, IL.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 202 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

George married Ada CHURCH on 11 May 1888 in Princeton, Bureau Co., IL. Ada was born on 9 Jul 1869.

7932 F iv. Florence M. CONGER was born on 20 May 1898 and died on 12 Jun 1898.

Omer married Margaret Alice JACKSON on 17 Feb 1876 in Bradford, Stark Co., IL. Margaret was born on 24 Nov 1854 in Utica, Venango Co., PA.

4360. Damon Hamlin CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1855 in Wyette, , IL, died on 17 Aug 1946 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO at age 91, and was buried in Aug 1946 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO, Linn Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Damon Hamlin Conger

PARENTS: Joseph P. Conger and Sarah Murphy

RESIDENCES: Kenesaw, Adams Co., NE

RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1927, Colorado

OCCUPATION: Railroad worker; farmer

Damon married Jennie Cassingham OSLER, daughter of George Washington OSLER and Eunice Laura BOOTH, on 25 Dec 1886 in Kenesaw, Adams Co., NE. Jennie was born on 27 Feb 1856 in Gardner, Grundy Co., IL, died on 24 Nov 1913 in Ault, Weld Co., CO at age 57, and was buried in Nov 1913 in Kennesaw, Adams Co., NE.

+ 7936 M i. Frederick Damon CONGER was born on 4 Sep 1891 in Prosser, Adams Co., NE, died on 8 Jul 1965 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO at age 73, and was buried in Jul 1965 in Eaton, Weld Co., CO, Eaton Cemetery.

+ 7937 M ii. Earl Percy CONGER was born on 12 May 1894 in Prosser, Adams Co., NE, died on 14 Jan 1971 in Ault, Weld Co., CO at age 76, and was buried in Jan 1971 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO.

+ 7938 F iii. Goldie Charlotte CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1887 in Kenesaw, Adams Co., NE and died in Apr 1976 at age 88.

7939 F iv. Iva Mae CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1896 in Prosser, Adams Co., NE.

4362. Meleina CONGER was born about 1860 and died on 3 Sep 1927 in Hood River, Hood River Co., OR about age 67.

General Notes:
Meleina Conger

PARENTS: Joseph P. Conger and Sarah Murphy

OBITUARY:
An obituary found in Damon's Bible verifies he had a sister, Meleina, who died on 3 Sep 1927, the wife of Dr. J.W. Williams of Kenesaw, Nebraska. Her age was estimated to be 78 years.

She was survived by her daughter, Mrs. Emma Brosins, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one brother, Damon Conger of Colorado.

She died at Hood River, Oregon.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 344 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

4363. Edward Cox CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1848 in St. Johns, Newfoundland and died on 30 Mar 1930 in Adel, Dallas Co., IA at age 81.

General Notes:
Edward Cox Conger

PARENTS: Mason M. Conger and Catherine Murphy

AKA: Edward Cox (Cochs?) Conger

ADOPTION: Edward Conger was legally adopted by Mason M. Conger. His last name was retained as his middle name -- Cochs or Cox. He was the son of John E. Cochs of Newfoundland, who had removed to LaSalle, IL, at which place Edward was adopted.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 132 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: Enlisted in the Civil War from Dallas county, Iowa, in the 2nd Iowa Battery, on 10 May 1864, at the age of 16.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 132 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION-PUBLIC_SERVICE: He was the County Treasurer of Dallas Co., IA for many years.

RELATIONSHIP: He was an intimate friend of Edwin H. Conger, ex-Congressman and ex-minister to China during the Boxer Rebellion, both being early residents of Dallas county, Iowa.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 132 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

7941 F i. Gertrude CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1874 and died on 2 May 1887 at age 12.

Edward next married Flora HAGGARD, daughter of David Mathias HAGGARD and Mary Ann SCHMIDT, on 15 Sep 1880 in Brown Co., MN. Flora was born on 14 Dec 1858 in Goodhue, Goodhue, MN and died on 15 Jan 1935 in Mankato, Blue Earth Co., MN at age 76.

+ 7942 M i. Edward Haggard CONGER was born about 5 Aug 1882 in Adel, Dallas Co., IA and died about 26 Jul 1960 in Washington, DC about age 77.

7943 F ii. Byrle Catherine CONGER was born on 30 May 1884 in Adel, Dallas Co., IA and died in 1968 at age 84.

7944 F iii. Mary Carol CONGER was born on 30 Aug 1886 in Adel, Dallas Co., IA.

7945 F iv. Lena CONGER was born on 24 Feb 1889 in Adel, Dallas Co., IA and died on 26 Apr 1913 at age 24.

+ 7946 M v. Garth Mason CONGER was born on 18 Oct 1891 in De Soto, Dallas Co., IA and died in Feb 1972 at age 80.

7947 F vi. Ruth CONGER was born on 25 Feb 1894 in Adel, Dallas Co., IA and died on 26 Feb 1964 at age 70.

+ 7948 M vii. Henry Lawton CONGER was born on 23 Nov 1901 in Adel, Dallas Co., IA and died on 26 Jan 1980 in Livermore, , IL at age 78.

4366. Cyrus Mason CONGER was born on 28 Jul 1858 and died on 21 Feb 1933 in Adel, Dallas Co., IA at age 74.

Cyrus married Catherine CHESTNUTWOOD on 6 Apr 1884. Catherine was born on 10 Oct 1860 and died on 8 Jun 1942 at age 81.

7949 F i. Blanche CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1886 and died on 12 Oct 1969 at age 82.

Blanche married Burgess PHILLIPS. Burgess was born on 19 May 1891 and died on 3 Feb 1955 at age 63.

+ 7950 M ii. Roy Millard CONGER was born on 30 Oct 1893 in Adel, Dallas Co., IA, died on 29 Oct 1959 in Adel, Dallas Co., IA at age 65, and was buried in Oct 1959 in Oakdale Cemetery.

+ 7951 M iii. Harlan Armstrong CONGER was born on 30 Oct 1896 in Dallas Co., IA and died on 11 Oct 1966 in Adel, Dallas Co., IA at age 69.

H. married Eva DONAHUE on 6 Jan 1886 in West Bangor, Franklin Co., NY. Eva was born on 16 Oct 1865 in West Bangor, Franklin Co., NY.

Hiram married Ella OAKES on 2 Jul 1886. Ella was born on 26 Aug 1867 in West Bangor, Lawrence Co., NY.

7953 M i. Henry CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1893 in West Bangor, Lawrence Co., NY and died in Mar 1969 at age 75.

7954 F ii. Addie CONGER was born on 4 Apr 1896 in Norwood, St. Lawrence Co., NY.

+ 7955 F iii. Flossie CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1899 in Norwood, St. Lawrence Co., NY.

4397. Horace Samuel CONGER was born on 20 Jun 1863 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 17 Jan 1941 at age 77.

General Notes:
Horace Samuel Conger

OCCUPATION-REFERENCE: He had a drugstore in Kasota, MN in 1895. In 1898 he sold out and went to Alaska. He became an artic explorer -- statue of him in Alaska. He returned to open a drugstore in Ogilvie, MN in 1902. His diary about Alaska was published under the title, "In Search of Gold."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 117 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY: "In Search of Gold - The Alaska Journals of Horace S. Conger - 1898-1899"

Marlene Conger Holeski and her daughter, Jean, have published the journals of her grandfather, Horace S. Conger. It was published in 1983 by the Alaksa Geographic Society, Bop 4-EEE, Anchorage, Alaska 99509, from where copies may be obtained for $9.95. Marlene has granted permission to use the picture and excerpts of one of the letters. Her father is (Martin) Clifford Conger.

Horace Samuel Conger, a 34-year old pharmacist from Minnesota, reacted to the exciting news of the Klondike gold discovery in a manner characteristic of thousands of others; he gave up a good position to seek his fortune in the wilderness regions of the Far North.

He was born on a farm in Franklin Co., NY on 20 Jun 1863. When he was 10 his father drowned in the St. Lawrence River, and one year later his mother died. He then went to live with relatives in Elyria, OH and at the age of 16 he was sent to live with a bachelor uncle on a ranch in Utah. He received his education at the California State Normal School at San Jose and then returned to the ranch. After his uncle's death in 1889, Horace went East, visiting his brother, Leonard E. in Mora, MN. [Note: The uncle he lived with was probably his uncle, Horace Conger, whose date of death is listed in CFA as, 5 Nov 1889, with no place specifed. His other uncles didn't die in 1889. REH] In 1892 Horace joined Leonard in the pharmaceutical business. Two years later Horace married Elizabeth Blank, a teacher in the Mora Public Schools. The brothers then dissolved the partnership and Leonard opened his own drugstore at Kasota, MN. In early 1898 he sold his business to finance a trip to Alaska. During his 19-month absense, his wife and two children (Lila and Clifford) returned to Mora to be near relatives.

On 10 Apr 1899 he sprained his right ankle. He managed to hobble about a quarter of a mile, but became weak and exhausted and fell by the wayside. A man found him, placed him on a sled and took him into camp nearly frozen to death. His ankle was badly swollen and inflammed. He treated himself with hot water compress.

Since they were moving the camp every three days he had to be hauled on a sled, with the mercury 20 degrees below. He was pulled a distance of over 50 miles.

He wrote, "On account of improper treatment, exposure, and anxiety, scurvy set in and for 3 months I battled with the grim monster. Not on account of remedies, kindness and good care (for I had none) do I attribute my recovery, but to my prayers and faith in Christ Jesus. He alone carried me over the yawning chasm of death and preserved my life. I managed to move around the tent with the use of a cane and crutch. Had to wait on myself. When my leg was black and swollen to bursting above the knee, and shooting pains in the abdomen and back, the most critical stage, my two partners went off prospecting for a week and left me alone, knowing I might die any hour. Such is life in the interior of Alaska. Man becomes a fiend and a wild beast in his base endeavors to grab on to the filthy lucre."

He claimed he did not take more than $20 from the ground all the time he was there. Though he failed to find gold in Alaska, he achieved success later in Minnesota as a businessman and civic leader. He returned to Minnesota on 19 Sep 1899, in broken health and nearly penniless, and found employment in his brother's drugstore until opening his own at Ogilvie in 1902.
(Source: Conger Confab, p. 610 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Horace married Elizabeth W. BLANC about 1894. Elizabeth was born on 24 Nov 1873.

+ 7956 F i. Lila CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1885 in Kasota, Le Sueur Co., MN, died on 21 Jul 1968 in Westminster, Orange Co., CA at age 82, and was buried in Jul 1968 in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

+ 7957 M ii. Martin Clifford CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1897 in Kasota, Le Sueur Co., MN.

7958 F iii. Hortense CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1898 in Mora, Kanabec Co., MN.

Hortense married Clement Dewey HILL, son of Clarence G. HILL and Nettie B. NELSON, on 2 Aug 1924 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Clement was born on 28 Jan 1899 in Dawson, Lac qui Parle Co., MN, died on 31 Dec 1963 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN at age 64, and was buried in Jan 1964 in Lakewood Cemetery.

+ 7959 M iv. Newton E. CONGER was born on 10 Aug 1900 in Mora, Kanabec Co., MN and died on 29 Oct 1971 in Mora, Kanabec Co., MN at age 71.

General Notes:
Leonard E. Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Leonard E. Conger and his wife, Myrtle Conger, were 2nd cousins. Their common ancestor was Asher Conger.

OCCUPATION: Pharmacist and had a business at Mora, MN
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II,p. 160 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Leonard married Myrtle CONGER, daughter of Ira Asher CONGER and Leora BUNKER. Myrtle was born on 22 Oct 1874 in Minnesota.

+ 7961 M ii. Clayton CONGER was born on 27 May 1900 in Mora, Kanabec Co., MN and died in Apr 1973 in Brownsville, Sioux Falls Co., SD at age 72.

Cassius married Julia BRUGIER, daughter of Theophile BRUGIER and Dawn ANPAO, in 1871.

+ 7967 M v. Henry Cassius CONGER was born about 1880 in Avon, Bon Homme Co., SD, died in 1910 in Avon, Bon Homme Co., SD about age 30, and was buried in 1910 in Hill Church.

4405. Lucy Lydia CONGER was born on 3 Sep 1871 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, died on 14 Mar 1960 in Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO at age 88, and was buried in Mar 1960 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

Lucy married Reuben Kemp ODELL, son of Luther Redfield ODELL and Amy WRIGHT, on 27 Feb 1892 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA. Reuben was born on 28 Nov 1868 in Ogle Co., IL, died on 19 Aug 1937 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV at age 68, and was buried in Aug 1937 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

7970 M i. Harold Conger ODELL was born on 22 Nov 1892 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA and died in Jul 1962 at age 69.

7971 M ii. Charles Wright ODELL was born on 5 Feb 1897 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA and died on 19 Nov 1971 in Harlingen, Cameron Co., TX at age 74.

7972 M iii. Allen Tanner ODELL was born on 31 May 1899 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA and died on 25 Sep 1970 in Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., NM at age 71.

7973 M iv. Robert Brooks ODELL was born on 29 Feb 1904 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA and died on 10 Mar 1944 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV at age 40.

+ 7974 F v. Marion Amy ODELL was born on 27 May 1909 in Wagon Mound, Mora Co., NM.

Arthur married Julia E. CLARK on 19 Jul 1882 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA. Julia was born on 28 Jan 1856 in Granville, Sioux, IA.

7975 M i. Arthur Lyle CONGER was born on 7 Dec 1891 in Oneida, Delaware Co., IA.

Joseph married Ella Minor FURMEISTER on 14 May 1885 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. Ella was born on 15 Jul 1859 in Mount Vernon, , OH.

+ 7976 M i. Glenn Franklin CONGER was born about 6 Dec 1896 in Cedar Rapids, Marion Co., IA, died in Apr 1962 in Sulphur, Murray Co., OK about age 65, and was buried in Apr 1962 in Bemidji, Beltrami Co., MN.

4410. Clarence CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1866 in Cambridge, Isanti Co., MN and died in 1935 in Braham, Isanti/Kanabec Co., MN at age 69.

General Notes:
Clarence Conger

ERROR-RELATIONSHIP: Clarence and Horace Conger were not twins as listed in CFA I. Apparently born on same date in different years.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 717 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Clarence married Anna MARTIN on 22 Sep 1886 in Mora, Kanabec Co., MN. Anna was born on 1 Apr 1868 in Sweden, died in 1943 in Braham, Insanti/Kanabec Co., MN at age 75, and was buried in 1943 in Maple Ridge Cemetery.

+ 7977 M i. Robert Kendall CONGER was born on 30 Dec 1890 in Maple Ridge Twp., Isanti Co., MN, died on 22 Feb 1974 in Anoka, Anoka Co., MN at age 83, and was buried in Feb 1974 in Braham Mem.

+ 7981 M v. Percy Dallas CONGER was born on 26 Feb 1902 in Maple Ridge, Isanti Co., MN and died about 1974 about age 72.

+ 7983 M vii. Maurice CONGER was born on 24 Dec 1911 in Braham, Isanti Co., MN and died in Jan 1986 at age 74.

Amy married John Mitchell CURRIE, son of John CURRIE and Margaret MITCHELL, on 7 Jul 1888 in Saint Cloud, Stearns Co., MN. John was born on 1 May 1861 in Chatsworth, , Ontario, Canada and died on 11 May 1948 in Hinckley, Pine Co., MN at age 87.

7984 F i. Ethel Leora CURRIE was born on 13 Apr 1889 in Mora, Kanabec Co., MN and died in 1981 in Hinckley, Pine Co., MN at age 92.

7985 M ii. Earl Basil CURRIE was born on 15 Feb 1891 in Mora, Kanabec Co., MN and died on 1 Feb 1958 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN at age 66.

Earl married Cora Mae WALLICK, daughter of George G. WALLICK and Mary Alice SWAIN, on 12 Feb 1910 in Hinckley, Pine Co., MN. Cora was born on 20 Sep 1891 in Victor, Iowa/Poweshiek Co., IA and died in Jan 1933 in Hinckley, Pine Co., MN at age 41.

7986 F iii. Beatrice CURRIE was born on 24 Nov 1892 in Hinckley, Pine Co., MN.

7987 M iv. Clarence Cowan CURRIE was born on 28 Nov 1895 in Hinckley, Pine Co., MN and died on 11 Mar 1981 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN at age 85.

7990 M vii. Sidney Morse CURRIE was born on 24 Oct 1902 and died in 1991 in Cloverdale, Pine Co., MN at age 89.

Myrtle married Leonard E. CONGER, son of Martin V. CONGER and Theresa STOWELL. Leonard was born on 10 Oct 1865 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY.

4416. Jessie CONGER was born on 20 Jun 1880 in Cambridge, Isanti Co., MN and died about 15 Jan 1971 in Mora, Kanabec Co., MN about age 90.

General Notes:
Jessie Conger

Problem: Did she die on 15 Jan 1941 or as listed on p. 717 of CFA II, 15 Jan 1971?

Jessie married Godfrey ANDRIST, son of John ANDRIST and Matilda MILLER, on 23 Oct 1902. Godfrey was born on 28 Nov 1871 in Pine Island, Goodhue/Olmsted Co., MN and died on 9 Dec 1933 at age 62.

7992 F i. Alta Marie ANDRIST was born on 2 Sep 1903 in Mora, Kanabec Co., MN.

7993 F ii. Marjorie Ruby ANDRIST was born on 14 Jul 1911 in Mora, Kanabec Co., MN.

4419. Elsie CONGER was born on 28 Aug 1863 in Westfield, Essex Co., NJ, died on 31 Dec 1904 in Cranford, Union Co., NJ at age 41, and was buried in Jan 1904 in Fairview, Monmouth Co., NJ.

Elsie married John C. DENMAN, son of Alvan Fox DENMAN and Mary BARTOCHE, on 30 Apr 1891. John was born on 20 Apr 1856 in Westfield, Essex Co., NJ, died on 11 Jan 1920 in Cranford, Union Co., NJ at age 63, and was buried in Jan 1920 in Fairview, , NJ.

+ 7994 F i. Reba Conger DENMAN was born on 2 Apr 1892 in Cranford, Union Co., NJ, died on 6 Dec 1975 in Cranford, Union Co., NJ at age 83, and was buried in Dec 1975 in Westfield, Union Co., NJ, Fairview Cemetery.

7995 F ii. Kathryn Mary DENMAN was born on 25 Jun 1894 in Cranford, Union Co., NJ.

7996 F iii. Jacquin Edith DENMAN was born on 13 Jan 1896 in Cranford, Union Co., NJ and died in 1969 at age 73.

4421. William Baker CONGER was born on 24 Dec 1866 in Cranford, Union Co., NJ and died on 19 Jan 1951 in Pomona, San Bernardino Co., CA at age 84.

William married Florence Ellen COLLINS, daughter of Andrew Jackson COLLINS and Nellie LILLIS, on 7 Apr 1892 in New Jersey. Florence was born about 4 Jan 1874 in Westfield, Union Co., NJ and died about 5 Apr 1963 in Pomona, San Bernardino Co., CA about age 89.

7997 M i. Frank CONGER was born in Feb 1893 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died in Jul 1893.

+ 7998 M ii. Charles Clinton CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1898 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 6 Jan 1985 in Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID at age 86.

General Notes:
Albert Sanford Hickok

Problem: Was he born 30 Jun 1851 or 30 Jun 1857? Both listed on p. 334 of CFA II.

Albert married Mary A. RAFTER on 8 Dec 1870 in Westboro, Worcester Co., MA. Mary died on 19 Sep 1871.

8000 M i. Charles H. HICKOK was born on 15 Sep 1875 and died on 24 Jun 1893 in Dunning, Cook Co., IL at age 17.

Albert next married Elizabeth BORMAN on 12 Aug 1874 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Elizabeth died on 23 Oct 1881.

8001 M i. Joseph Edgar HICKOK was born on 26 Jun 1883 and died on 12 May 1895 at age 11.

4432. Henry Madison HICKOK was born on 21 Jul 1853 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 12 Aug 1926 in Marysville, Snohomish Co., WA at age 73.

Henry married Julia Salina BROWN on 1 Jan 1878 in Beloit, Rock Co., WI. Julia was born on 21 Apr 1862 in Chemany, , IL and died on 6 Dec 1943 in Marysville, Snohomish Co., WA at age 81.

8003 F i. Clara Eva HICKOK was born on 2 Sep 1882 in Sibley, Osceola Co., IA and died on 12 Dec 1948 in Nampa, Canyon Co., ID at age 66.

+ 8004 M ii. Martin Henry HICKOK was born on 4 Apr 1884 in Sibley, Osceola Co., IA and died on 6 Jun 1957 at age 73.

8005 M iii. Lewis Bennett HICKOK was born on 30 Sep 1885 in Warren Twp., , SD and died on 12 Jan 1957 at age 71.

+ 8006 M iv. Clyde HICKOK was born on 21 May 1887 and died on 7 Aug 1954 at age 67.

8007 M v. Alonzo James HICKOK was born on 28 Jan 1891 and died on 24 Sep 1908 at age 17.

8009 F vii. Alice June HICKOK was born on 17 Jun 1895 and died on 3 Apr 1976 at age 80.

+ 8010 F viii. Olive May HICKOK was born on 31 Mar 1897 and died on 6 Nov 1975 at age 78.

8011 U ix. Birton Valentine HICKOK was born on 14 Feb 1899 and died on 3 Sep 1954 at age 55.

8012 F i. Helen FOX was born on 13 Jun 1877 and died on 27 Apr 1900 at age 22.

Frank married Ella DELAND on 15 Jan 1879. Ella was born on 16 May 1858 and died on 14 May 1900 at age 41.

4444. Leonora BANCROFT was born on 1 Oct 1843 in New York, died on 12 Nov 1911 in St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 68, and was buried in Nov 1911 in Hannawa, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Riverside Cemetery.

Leonora married Willard Gates DOROTHY, son of Joseph DOROTHY and Charlotte GATES, about 1863. Willard was born on 11 Oct 1842 in Pierrepont, St. Lawrence Co., NY, died on 25 May 1914 in St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 71, and was buried in May 1914 in Hannawa, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Riverside Cemetery.

8020 M i. Marshal Gates DOROTHY was born on 28 Apr 1867 in Pierrepont, St. Lawrence Co., NY and died on 3 Apr 1935 at age 67.

8021 M ii. Milton J. DOROTHY was born on 7 Sep 1872 in Pierrepont, St. Lawrence Co., NY and died on 5 Nov 1952 at age 80.

8022 M iii. Burton S. DOROTHY was born on 27 Dec 1873 in Pierrepont, St. Lawrence Co., NY and died on 11 Dec 1940 at age 66.

+ 8023 F iv. Ella Mae DOROTHY was born on 7 Sep 1879 in Pierrepont, St. Lawrence Co., NY and died on 30 Nov 1957 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 78.

4446. Burton A. BANCROFT was born in 1852, died on 31 Jan 1883 in St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 31, and was buried in Jan 1883 in Hannawa, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Hannawa Cemetery.

Burton married Lavora UNKNOWN about 1870. Lavora was born in 1851 in New York, died in 1943 in St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 92, and was buried in 1943 in Hannawa, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Hannawa Cemetery.

Spencer married Marietta UNKNOWN about May 1863. Marietta was born in 1843 in New York.

+ 8026 M i. Frank W. BANCROFT was born in 1867 in New York, died in 1936 in St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 69, and was buried in 1936 in Hannawa, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Hannawa Cemetery.

8029 M iv. Benny BANCROFT was born on 18 Sep 1876 in New York, died on 18 May 1878 in St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 1, and was buried in May 1878 in Hannawa, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Hannawa Cemetery.

Henry married Jane COURSER about Dec 1859. Jane was born about 1841 in Canada.

Fanny married Oscar FULLER on 13 Apr 1893 in Basher, St. Lawrence Co., NY. Oscar was born about 1865.

+ 8033 M iv. Ova BANCROFT was born on 30 Nov 1863 and died on 27 Oct 1882 in St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 18.

+ 8034 M v. Charles C. BANCROFT was born in 1869, died in 1934 in St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 65, and was buried in 1934 in Hannawa, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Hannawa Cemetery.

4449. Samuel Wesley BANCROFT was born on 28 Mar 1847 in Pierrepont, St. Lawrence Co., NY, died on 23 Jun 1908 in St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 61, and was buried in Jun 1908 in Hannawa, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Hannawa Cemetery.

Samuel married Flora Adella HADLEY, daughter of Hiram HADLEY and Christy PARKILL, in 1875. Flora was born on 18 Sep 1852 in Pierrepont, St. Lawrence Co., NY and died on 26 Aug 1919 in Polson, Lake Co., MT at age 66.

8035 M i. Carol Rollin BANCROFT was born on 18 Mar 1879 in New York and died in Feb 1916 in Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT at age 36.

Carol married Ellen C. KENNEDY on 19 Jun 1912 in Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT. Ellen was born about 1880 and died on 1 Aug 1949 in Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT about age 69.

+ 8036 M ii. Guy Roy BANCROFT was born on 25 Nov 1883 in Stockholm, St. Lawrence Co., NY and died on 13 Apr 1958 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA at age 74.

4451. Harrison M. CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1842 in Pierrepont, Jefferson Co., NY and died on 18 Jun 1877 in Lima, Rock Co., WI at age 34.

Harrison married Harriet HOWARD on 12 May 1860. Harriet was born in 1843 in Pierrepont, Jefferson Co., NY and died on 16 May 1867 at age 24.

+ 8037 M i. Ora CONGER was born on 2 Dec 1861 in Pierrepont, Jefferson Co., NY and died on 11 Oct 1887 at age 25.

8038 F ii. Ada CONGER was born on 22 Jun 1863 in Pierrepont, Jefferson Co., NY.

8039 F iii. Abigail CONGER was born on 28 May 1865 in Pierrepont, Jefferson Co., NY and died on 28 Nov 1871 at age 6.

8040 M iv. Ezra CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1867 in Pierrepont, Jefferson Co., NY and died on 12 Apr 1879 at age 12.

8041 F i. Della CONGER was born on 7 Jan 1871 in Pierrepont, Jefferson Co., NY and died on 8 Aug 1872 at age 1.

+ 8042 F ii. Cora Mae CONGER was born on 26 Apr 1874 in Pierrepont, Jefferson Co., NY and died on 28 Jul 1936 at age 62.

4456. Theodore Don CONGER was born on 25 Apr 1854 in Hubbardton, Rutland Co., VT and died on 16 Aug 1933 in N. Vancouver, , British Columbia at age 79.

+ 8043 M i. Darrell Don CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1898 in Ida Grove, Ida Co., IA.

4461. Aaron CONGER was born on 16 Sep 1839 in Pierrepont, St. Lawrence Co., NY, died in 1914 in Taunton, Lyon Co., MN at age 75, and was buried in 1914 in Marshall, Lyon Co., MN.

General Notes:
Aaron Conger

CONFLICT: Where was this person born. CFA I lists, Piermont, NY and Pierrepont, Jefferson Co., NY. Piermont is in Rockland Co., NY. Pierrepont Manor is in Jefferson Co., NY and Pierrepont is in St. Lawrence Co., NY.

MILITARY: Aaron Conger enlisted on 13 Nov 1862 in Co. L, 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry. He was discharged on 21 Jul 1864 on account of disability.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 4 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIRTH-ERROR: CFA II, p. 722 points out that the date of birth was 16 Sep, not 13 Sep.

Aaron married Mary BALLARD about 1870 in Pepin, Pepin Co., WI. Mary was born on 15 Mar 1849 in Illinois.

+ 8044 M i. Aisel B. CONGER was born on 29 Nov 1871 in Pepin, Pepin Co., WI and died on 5 Mar 1955 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS at age 83.

+ 8045 M ii. Henry Gershom CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1874 in Durand, Pepin Co., WI and died on 30 Aug 1940 in Marshall, Lyon Co., MN at age 66.

8046 M iii. Edwin Orr CONGER was born on 26 Jun 1888 and died on 20 Nov 1969 at age 81.

8047 M iv. Burton CONGER was born on 10 Apr 1885 and died on 10 Apr 1902 at age 17.

4463. Charlotte Livonia CONGER was born on 21 Aug 1857 in Durand, Pepin Co., WI and died on 25 Oct 1931 in Nisland, Butte Co., SD at age 74.

General Notes:
Charlotte Livonia Conger

BIRTH: CFA II, p. 722 points out that she was born in, Durand, WI; rather than in NY. Page 248, lists NY.

RECOLLECTIONS:
Minneota, May the 18th 1885

Dear Niece [written to Ella Lewis]

I got your last letter last friday and your other also. It is true I was not very well and you must excuse me. My health is pretty good now and I hope these few lines will find you all the same. We had snow and frost about the same time you did there. We are having find [sic] pleasant weather now. You think it must be lonely out here. It is a part of wind wears the snow all out and what is left is piled up here and there. I can not describe it so you would know much about it. Sometimes the snow blows so you cannot see where to step. We have no woods here. It is all prairie. You could stand here and see ever so many miles away and see patches of trees set out with a house by it. They look like islands in the ocean. When the grass gets grown, it looks like great meadows and grain fields then it is a beautiful place to see. I will tell you when the lonely comes. It is in a cold winters night when the ground is covered with snow and the sky looks white like the snow. It looks as though we were entirely covered with snow. There is not much fruit a growing here yet and there is no wildberries growing near enough for me to gather. We have a few strawberries and apple trees commencing to bear and currant bushes. We have black and red raspberries bushes set out and goose berry bushes. They have not had any berries on them yet. We have plenty of wild geese and ducks here in the Spring, and some in the Summer time and a Creek full of Fish. We do not have much four-footed game here. These have been frightened away.

I had quite a family of Brothers and Sisters. The oldest was a girl named Charlotte. Is dead. Married and had 2 children. Next a boy named Seneca. Was married and had 2 children. Is not living in York State with his Daughter. Is 83 years old. Is well. The next 3 were boys. Died young. Next a girl, Sarah, She was your Grandmother, your father's mother. Next, a boy named, Jonas. Was married [and] had 4 Children. Is dead. He also lived in York State. Next was Ruth. Was married. Had 4 children. Her oldest is dead. Her name was Clarrisa, then Aaron and next Sarah. Both married. The youngest is Charlotte. She married a man by the name of Adams. I am living with her.

I am your ever loving Aunt Diantha.

RELATIONSHIP: Letter writer, Miss Diantha Bancroft, sister of Ruth (Bancroft) Conger (wife of Samuel), was living with her niece, Charlotte (Conger) Adams, on 18 May 1885 when she wrote this letter to nephew Lemuel Lewis, b. 18 Sep 1840, the son of her sister, Sara [Sarah] Bancroft and brother-in-law, Lemuel Lewis. The second paragraph of the letter corrects an error in "The Conger Family of America," when she clearly states that the mother of her niece, Charlotte, was named, Ruth. Diantha's sister, Sarah Bancroft, married Lemuel Lewis.
(Source: Letter shared with Gene Lewis by Michael Cronk)

Charlotte married Frank Amos ADAMS on 4 Jul 1883. Frank was born on 14 Jan 1862 in Utica, Oneida Co., NY and died on 13 Nov 1932 in Taunton, Lyon Co., MN at age 70.

8048 M i. Francis Samuel ADAMS was born on 9 Oct 1885 in Taunton, Lyon Co., MN and died on 22 Jan 1945 at age 59.

8049 F ii. Clara Livonia ADAMS was born on 20 Sep 1887 in Taunton, Lyon Co., MN and died on 11 Apr 1947 at age 59.

8050 F iii. Infant ADAMS was born on 27 Jan 1889 in Taunton, Lyon Co., MN and died on 27 Jan 1889 in Taunton, Lyon Co., MN.

+ 8051 M iv. Harry Conger ADAMS was born on 25 Dec 1889 in Taunton, Lyon Co., MN and died on 23 Dec 1956 in Deadwood, Lawrence Co., SD at age 66.

8052 M v. William Chester ADAMS was born on 26 Jan 1892 in Taunton, Lyon Co., MN and died on 4 Feb 1945 at age 53.

8053 M vi. Ralph Allen ADAMS was born on 5 Oct 1893 in Taunton, Lyon Co., MN and died on 21 Aug 1953 at age 59.

8054 F vii. Ruth Estella ADAMS was born on 26 Apr 1896 in Taunton, Lyon Co., MN.

4464. Dyer A. CONGER was born on 24 May 1850 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 6 Oct 1915 in Woodbury, Washington Co., VT at age 65.

General Notes:
Dyer A. Conger

Problem: Was he born at Danby, Rutland Co., VT or Huntington, VT? Both listed, in CFA I.

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: Died of apoplexy and arterio scleriosis

Dyer married Fidelia S. SWEET, daughter of Hiram SWEET and Lucy UNKNOWN, on 18 Jul 1872 in Monkton, Addison Co., VT. Fidelia was born on 10 Jun 1856 in Monkton, Addison Co., VT and died on 14 Apr 1926 in Addison, Addison Co., VT at age 69.

8057 M i. Clinton Gershom CONGER was born on 6 Sep 1883 in Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS and died on 13 Jul 1951 at age 67.

Clinton married Viola Blanche TUPPER, daughter of Jordan Bowlby TUPPER and Ruth Amelia NEWCOMB, on 21 Oct 1909. Viola was born on 5 Sep 1874.

4469. Albert Marcus CONGER was born on 25 Nov 1843 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY, died on 13 Sep 1912 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS at age 68, and was buried in Sep 1912 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS.

General Notes:
Albert Marcus Conger

PARENTS: Caleb Conger and Nancy Morehouse

MILITARY-OCCUPATION: Albert Marcus Conger, 1843, was a guard at the White House after he was released from prison during the Civil War.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 39a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
Albert Marcus Conger attended Fort Edward College. One day while at home he was working in the garden. He stopped, leaned on his hoe, and decided to enlist. The records show, Albert M. Conger, Private of Co. F, 118th Inf. Regt., New York Volunteers, enlisted 11 Aug 1862; honorably discharged and mustered out 14 June 1865.

He knew the pangs of hunger and thirst in the dismal swamp; the weakness of dysentary, the shelter of a snow drift; suffered from sun stroke and left on the field for dead.

On Sunday morning, May 16th, the battle of Drury's Bluff was fought. They misunderstood orders; the two flanks retreated. The Cavalry closed in around the center and he was wounded and captured. He went through many trials.

He was put in a pen with no roof, then to what they called "Castle Thunder," which was an old cellar where the wounded lay on boards with sticks in their hands to fight off the rats. Finally he was taken to Libby Prison, where he was a prisioner for three months. Libby Prison was an old tobacco warehouse. They used to soak tobacco in water to mop a space on the floor, lay down for a rest ahead of the vermin.

Smallpox broke out, and many died. Their rations were mostly small pieces of corn bread, often with whole kernels of corn in it. He often shared his with some that were ravenous for food, and said many times he had closed the eyes of boys whose last words were asking for food.

When he was released he went through the main street of Baltimore clad in an old undershirt with sleeves partly torn off, and the old under-drawers with legs torn off, one above the knee. He was never bitter. He said, "The South could not give what they did not have."

He was later a guard at the White House, and said that Mr. Lincoln used to come out often in the middle of the night. He would pace back and forth, and would stop and ask if they were getting enough food.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 14-15 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY-DEATH:
Albert Marcus Conger was given clerical work and given the honor of making out his own discharge papers. He was offered a commission with ephalets on his shoulders. He was a promising young man for law and politics, but plans through reverses and sickness fell through. He died 13 Sep 1912 at the Soldier's Home, Leavenworth, KS and is buried there.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 48 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Albert married Cyrene Annabel LEE on 27 May 1868 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY. Cyrene was born on 14 Aug 1849 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY, died on 5 Apr 1893 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO at age 43, and was buried in Apr 1893 in Union Cemetery.

8058 M i. Albert Lee CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1869 and died on 30 Jun 1929 in Kansas City at age 60.

Albert married Maggie May WALTERS. Maggie was born on 24 Sep 1879 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO.

+ 8059 F ii. Bessie N. CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1875 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

8061 F i. Bertha L. HUDSON was born on 9 Jun 1883 in Wilton, Will Co., IL and died on 2 Jul 1883.

8063 F iii. Clara Belle HUDSON was born on 5 Apr 1889 in Wilton, Will Co., IL.

8064 M iv. George M. HUDSON was born on 29 Nov 1890 in Wilton, Will Co., IL.

8067 F vii. Julia HUDSON was born on 15 May 1901 in Wilton, Will Co., IL and died on 11 Dec 1901.

4477. Henry Stewart CONGER was born on 24 Aug 1864 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY, died on 29 Jul 1946 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE at age 81, and was buried in Jul 1946 in Arcadia, Valley Co., NE, Evergreen Cemetery.

General Notes:
Henry Stewart Conger

PARENTS: William Henry Conger and Elizabeth Turnbull

Henry married Jane Alice Ann GALLOWAY on 8 Jul 1885 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE.

+ 8071 M i. Romeo Stewart CONGER was born on 29 Mar 1886 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE, died on 7 Nov 1963 in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 77, and was buried in Nov 1963 in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, Pacific Crest Cemetery.

+ 8072 M ii. Arthur Bickford CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1887 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE and died on 16 Feb 1963 in Aurora, Hamilton Co., NE at age 75.

8073 M iii. Roy Henry CONGER was born on 2 Oct 1889 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE, died on 15 Jul 1979 in Culver City, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 89, and was buried in Jul 1979 in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

8074 F iv. Henrietta Elizabeth CONGER was born on 17 May 1893 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE and died on 23 Nov 1983 at age 90.

Henrietta married James C. GROW. James died on 20 Jun 1975 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

+ 8075 M v. Clayton Childs CONGER was born on 27 Feb 1895 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE, died on 11 Aug 1959 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE at age 64, and was buried in Aug 1959 in Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, Arlington National Cemetery.

+ 8076 F vi. Wauneta Martha CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1897 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, died about 16 Feb 1974 in Boise, Ada Co., ID about age 76, and was buried in Feb 1974 in Dry Creek Cemetery.

General Notes:
Irwin Livingston Conger

PARENTS: William Henry Conger and Elizabeth Turnbull

Irwin married Jennie E. AXELSON on 19 Feb 1893 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE. Jennie was born on 5 Apr 1874 in Lindsborg, Mc Pherson Co., KS.

4479. Julia Elizabeth CONGER was born on 24 Oct 1868 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY and died on 16 Oct 1902 at age 33.

General Notes:
Julia Elizabeth Conger

PARENTS: William Henry Conger and Elizabeth Turnbull

CONFLICT-BIRTH: CFA II, p. 315 lists the birth place as, Loup City.

Julia married Daniel L. GARRISON, son of Abner D. GARRISON and Sarah CATHCART, on 25 Dec 1886 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE. Daniel was born in Iowa.

4481. James William CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1873 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY, died on 2 Aug 1947 in Preston, Franklin Co., ID at age 74, and was buried in Aug 1947 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE, Evergreen Cemetery.

General Notes:
James William Conger

PARENTS: William Henry Conger and Elizabeth Turnbull

Problem: Was he born at North Elba, Essex Co., NJ or Willsboro, Essex Co., NJ? Both listed in CFA I.

OCCUPATION: Mail Carrier

James married Julia Ann WARREN, daughter of John M. WARREN and Viola R. HANEY, on 11 Mar 1895 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE. Julia was born on 13 Mar 1878 in St. Louis, , MO, died on 29 Nov 1952 in Gothenburg, Dawson Co., NE at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1952 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE, Evergreen Cemetery.

+ 8082 M i. Henry John CONGER was born on 23 Jul 1898 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE and died on 17 May 1987 in York, York Co., NE at age 88.

+ 8083 M ii. Clinton James CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1901 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE and died on 18 Nov 1956 at age 55.

+ 8084 F iii. Sarah Abigail CONGER was born on 28 Jul 1908 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE and died on 27 Sep 1981 at age 73.

+ 8085 F iv. Harriett Aimee CONGER was born on 5 Mar 1919 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE.

4482. Thomas Ashley CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1874 in Port Henry, Essex Co., NY, died on 28 Aug 1958 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE at age 83, and was buried in Aug 1958 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE.

General Notes:
Thomas Ashley Conger

PARENTS: William Henry Conger and Elizabeth Turnbull

Problem: Was his name Thomas Ashley or Ashley Thomas Conger (CFA I, p. 32)? Both listed in CFA I. Was he born in Port Henry, Essex, NY or Willsboro, Essex, NY? Both listed in CFA I.

Thomas married Minnie Bell LONG, daughter of Jacob L. LONG and Agnes BALLARD, on 21 Dec 1898 in Walnut, Pottawattamie Co., IA. Minnie was born on 9 Feb 1880 in Walnut, Pottawattamie Co., IA and died on 17 Oct 1961 at age 81.

8086 F i. Bessie Isabelle CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1900 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE and died on 25 May 1919 at age 18.

+ 8087 M ii. Ashley Weston CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1902 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE and died on 26 Nov 1987 at age 85.

8088 M iii. John Henry CONGER was born on 26 Nov 1905 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE and died on 28 Dec 1908 at age 3.

8089 F iv. Alice Catherine CONGER was born on 18 Oct 1909 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE and died on 7 Sep 1923 at age 13.

8090 F v. Abbie Lulu CONGER was born on 15 May 1912 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE.

4483. Cassius Randolph CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1876 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY and died on 18 Oct 1952 in Paramount, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 76.

General Notes:
Cassius Randolph Conger

PARENTS: William Henry Conger and Elizabeth Turnbull

Problem: Was he born at West Port, NY or Willsboro, NY? CFA I, lists both.

OCCUPATION: Telegrapher; station agent

HOBBIES: Like to sing and read

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

Cassius married Myrtle May BALDWIN, daughter of Cadwell A. BALDWIN and Lucy GREENLEAF, on 25 Oct 1899 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE. Myrtle was born on 1 May 1880 in Bushnell, Mc Donough Co., IL and died on 26 Oct 1951 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE at age 71.

+ 8091 M i. Cassius Cadwell CONGER was born on 28 Dec 1900 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE and died on 7 Apr 1980 at age 79.

+ 8092 F ii. Lucy Myrtle CONGER was born on 15 Feb 1903 and died on 1 Jan 1987 at age 83.

+ 8093 F iii. Julia May CONGER was born on 6 Oct 1905 in Dannebrog, Howard Co., NE.

+ 8094 F iv. Bernice Marie CONGER was born on 26 Jul 1910 in Dannebrog, Howard Co., NE and died on 9 Sep 1981 at age 71.

4486. Charles Leslie CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1869 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI and died on 2 Jun 1934 in Mc Intosh, Polk Co., MN at age 65.

General Notes:
Charles Leslie Conger

PARENTS: William Conger and Susan Wright

CHILDREN: He had two children with his first wife.

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of Charles Leslie Conger and his second wife, Louise A. Heiser.

OCCUPATION: Bank cashier and owner of farms he rented to tenants.

RESIDENCES: Northwood, Iowa; McIntosh, Polk Co., MN

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Mayor for seven years, treasurer for fourteen years, served on the school board

ORGANIZATIONS: Knights of Pythias, Royal Arch Mason, member of the Elks

BIOGRAPHY: Charles Leslie Conger received his education in the public schools of Northwood, Worth Co., IA, and Bryan and Stratton's Business College, Chicago, IL. In 1891, he went to McIntosh, MN and accepted a position with the Citzen's Bank of McIntosh, handling their collections and outside business. In 1898, he was made cashier of this institution, and in 1917 became the principle owner and president of the bank.

He also became interested in a number of other financial institutions in northern Minnesota, among which were the First National Bank of Cass Lake, where he served 10 years or more as vice-president; The First State Bank of Remer, Minn., of which he was president; the Scandia American Bank of Crookston, Minn., of which he was president for about 10 years; the Crookston Realty Company, and Cass Lake Land & Loan Company, and the Remer Lumber Company, in all of which institutions he was a member of their Board, and president of the organizations.

He served for a time as the president of the Working Men's Building & Load Association, and also vice-president of the Miller Fiber Mills of Crookston, Minn., and of Valley City, ND; also served as vice-president of the Northern Development Association and was a large holder of Polk County, Minnesota real estate, his principle improved farms being in the vicinity of Crookston and McIntosh, Minnesota.

On 30 April 1911 he was registered as a member of the Sons of the American Revolution (National Number 21524 and State Number 725) and was a member of the board for managers for many years. In October 1919 at a meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, Grand Domain of Minnesota, held at St. Paul, he was chosen Grand Chancellor of the Grand Domain of Minnesota for a term of two years. On 28 Oct 1907 he became a member of the Crookston Lodge #141, A.F.& A.M. About 1900 he became affiliated with the B.P.O. Elks.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 65-66 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESEARCHER:
Charles Leslie Conger, born on 17 Jan 1869 in Eau Clair, Eau Clair county, WI, compiled the bulk of the Conger material now existing. It appears that he spent thousands of dollars to have research done, and it is said he died a poor man, although he had been a banker. He died in 1934 when the country was still feeling the effects of the 1929 "Crash". His only son, William Lloyd Conger, had but one child, Jean, who died unmarried.

Charles L. Conger wrote a letter dated, 23 Feb 1932, to Clement Ellis Conger in which he said he intended to place his records with the New Jersey Historical Society. He added, "I have not done much to add to the records in the past twenty years and there are other sources of information that I would like to tap, but I guess it is out of the question. Among my other so-called troubles is my eyesight that is failing me so much that I can hardly see to read large print (can not read newspapers, except the headlines) and glasses will not help. However, I am not kicking. My race is nearly over and I have had a very good time on this earth until recently." He died two years later on 2 Jun 1934 at McIntosh, Polk county, MN at the age of 65.

Another letter to Clement Conger, dated 20 Mar 1932, reads, in part, "I wish the first time that you go to The Congressional Library in Washington that you would ascertain for me whether or not they would be interested in unpublished manuscripts such as I have, regarding the Conger family. I have three copies of my work, one which I have always wanted to place with The Historical Society of New Jersey, one copy in the Newbury Library in Chicago and if there is a genealogical department in the Congressional Library at Washington I should like to place a copy there. I have a large amount of data all classified and in fairly good condition."

Clement E. Conger adds a note of humor to this as he wrote on 26 May 1970, "It would amuse you to know that when I took the Conger genealogy book to the head of the Genealogy Section of the Library of Congress many years ago, he asked me how many Congers were in the book. I made a trivial remark that we Congers were like rabbits because in ten generations there were 25,000 people in the book. The head of the Genealogy Department replied the Congers had not done their duty. In ten generations the average American family is 35,000 people. He was so delighted with all this work that the book was placed in the Rare Book Section where, I presume, it may be consulted at any time.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 2a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
Compendium of History and Biography; of; Polk County, Minnesota
Maj. R.I. Holcombe, Historical Editor; William H. Bingham, General Editor
Copyright 1916; by W.H. Bingham & Co. Minneapolis, Minn.

Kiehle Library; University of Minnesota; Technical Institute; Crookston, Minnesota
977.695
H699c

Page 161-62
Charles L. [Leslie] Conger

Charles L. Conger, cashier of the Citizens State bank at McIntosh, [Minnesota,] was born at Eau Claire, Wisconsin, January 17, 1869, the son of William and Susan (Wright) Conger. He is the descendant of revolutionary and colonial stock, the Congers having been soldiers and patriots since the settling of the colonies by England, the residence of the family dating from 1640. In 1667 a John Conger located on land in New Jersey, near Woodbridge, and about a century later, in 1770, Gershom Conger, the great-grandfather of Charles L. Conger, removed from that state to Vermont. He
was one of the followers of the Quaker faith who by their sturdy qualities played such an important part in the building of the nation, but despite his religious beliefs gave valiant service during the war for independence and died in Vermont in 1835.

His son, Asher Conger, was born in Danby, Vermont, in 1799 and his death occurred in 1852, in his native town, which was also the birthplace of his son, William Conger, who was born November 10, 1819. The latter went to Wisconsin in 1867, two years before the birth of his son, Charles Conger, and later removed to Northwood, Iowa, where he died on August 16, 1898. He is survived by his wife, a native of Utica, New York, born May 19, 1835. She now makes her home with J.P. Foote of Crookston, who is her son by a previous marriage.

Charles L. Conger was two years of age when the family removed to Northwood, Iowa, and was reared and educated in that place. In September, 1891, he came to Crookston, where his half-brother, Mr. Foote, resided, and in the same month secured the position of assistant cashier in the Citizens State bank of McIntosh, of which Mr. Foote is president.

Mr. Conger has since devoted his business career to the able discharge of his duties as cashier, his successful association with this institution winning him recognition in the financial circles of this section.

The position of assistant cashier of the Citizens State bank has fitted a number of the influential bankers of the state for more important positions; among the former occupants of these positions are, Alfred Hoel, now vice president of the First National bank at Gilbert; First National of Biwabik, Minnesota, and State Bank of Arura, Minnesota; Charles Hoel, cashier of the Miner's National bank at Eveleth; A.J. Hoel, assistant cashier of the First National bank at Cass Lake; A.I. Solberg, cashier of the Farmers State bank at Winger, and T.A. Thompson, who was the first assistant cashier
appointed in the McIntosh bank and has held the office of registrar of deeds of Polk county for ten years.

Mr. Conger is further identified with the business interests of the county as a landowner and farmer and is the proprietor of two farms, of 240 and 160 acres, and several tracts of land in St. Louis and farm lands in Pennington counties. He takes great interest in the management and the direction of the work of improvement of his farms, which are occupied by tenants. He is a member of the Democratic party and is widely known for his services in the political field and is active in conventions and in the direction of party affairs, he has never sought the honors of office, but has served as mayor for the past seven years and as treasurer for the past fourteen years, and has also served on the school board. He was appointed by Governor Hammond to the board of visitors to the state institutions but recently resigned from his membership in that body.

Mr. Conger's favorite recreation is a good game of the national diversion of baseball, which he enjoys from the standpoint of a former player, and he has given his support and influence to the encouragement of local enthusiasm and the home team.

In fraternal circles he was one of the organizers of the local lodge of the Knights of Pythias and is Past Chancellor and a member of the Grand Lodge. He is a Royal Arch Mason and a member of the Elks lodge at Crookston.

Mr. Conger was married at Litchfield, to Leona Halverson, and her death occurred on September 14, 1902. His second marriage was solemnized with Louise A. Heiser of Albert Lea, Minnesota, December 8, 1903. He has one child, William L. Conger, who was born in 1901 and is a student in the junior year of the McIntosh high school.

Mr. Conger is a member of the board of managers of the Minnesota Society of the Sons of the Revolution. He is also a member of the executive council of the State Bankers association from the Ninth congressional district, and has served as president of the Ninth district group of bankers. He also served as vice president and director of the Northern Minnesota Development association and as president of the Commercial club.

[Note: Paragraph breaks added by researcher, Richard E. Henthorn on 24 July 2013. Mr. Henthorn makes the observation that the paragraph listing the other assistant cashiers of the Citizens State bank is very unusual in this type of biographical sketch.]

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Charles married Leona Theon HALVERSON on 28 Jun 1897 in Litchfield, Meeker Co., MN. Leona was born on 10 Nov 1877 in Litchfield, Meeker Co., MN and died on 14 Sep 1902 in Mc Intosh, Polk Co., MN at age 24.

+ 8095 M i. William Lloyd CONGER was born on 5 Sep 1900 in Mc Intosh, Polk Co., MN, died on 8 Apr 1952 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN at age 51, and was buried in Apr 1952 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, Lakewood Cemetery.

8096 F ii. Blanche Lenore CONGER was born on 28 Aug 1902 and died on 29 Aug 1902.

Charles next married Louise A. HEISER, daughter of Charles L. HEISER and Rosalie HASLE, on 8 Dec 1903. Louise was born on 30 Mar 1868 in Albert Lea, Freeborn Co., MN.

4503. Reuben A. CONGER was born on 11 Jul 1859 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died in Gilman, Marshall Co., IA.

+ 8097 F i. Nina Lucinda CONGER was born on 26 Apr 1886 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY, died on 2 Nov 1961 in Lyle, Mower Co., MN at age 75, and was buried in Nov 1961 in Woodbury Cemetery.

+ 8098 F ii. Ella CONGER was born about 1888 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY.

8099 M iii. Sidney CONGER was born about 1890 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY.

4506. Hubbard H. CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1866 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 27 May 1935 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY at age 68.

Hubbard married Jennie MILLER, daughter of James M. MILLER and Ann J. HOY, on 27 Jun 1887 in St. Regis Falls, Franklin Co., NY. Jennie was born on 29 Jul 1869 in Ellenburg, Franklin Co., NY and died on 28 Mar 1959 at age 89.

+ 8100 M i. Wilbert J. CONGER was born on 29 Apr 1895 in Dickinson Ctr., Franklin Co., NY, died on 15 May 1977 in Saranac Lake, Franklin Co., NY at age 82, and was buried in May 1977 in St. Regis Falls, Franklin Co., NY.

8101 M ii. Hubert H. CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1902 in Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY and died on 17 Mar 1907 at age 4.

+ 8105 M iv. Lennie M. CONGER was born on 7 Jan 1900 in Dickenson Center, Franklin Co., NY, died on 1 Jan 1964 in Dryden, Tompkins Co., NY at age 63, and was buried in Jan 1964 in Willow Glenn Cemetery.

Myron next married Mary E. MILLER on 12 Sep 1906. Mary was born in 1884 and died in 1919 at age 35.

4510. Guy CONGER was born on 22 Nov 1874 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY, died on 4 Aug 1952 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 77, and was buried in Aug 1952 in Stockholm, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Southville Cemetery.

Guy married Grace V. SHATTUCK on 13 Aug 1899. Grace was born on 8 Jun 1882 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY, died on 20 Nov 1948 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 66, and was buried in Nov 1948 in Stockholm, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Southville Cemetery.

+ 8107 M i. Orrealious Enoch CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1902 in Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY, died on 6 Jul 1976 in Auburn, Cayuga Co., NY at age 74, and was buried in Jul 1976 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Southville Cemetery.

+ 8108 M ii. Floyd Ray CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1910 in Stockholm, St. Lawrence Co., NY.

+ 8109 M iii. Glenn Gordon CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1913 in Stockholm, St. Lawrence Co., NY, died on 8 Nov 1980 at age 67, and was buried in Nov 1980 in Stockholm, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Southville Cemetery.

4511. Ralph Day CONGER was born on 26 Mar 1878 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died in Franklin, Merrimack Co., NH.

General Notes:
Ralph Day Conger

OCCUPATION: Millwright

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Seventh Day Adventist

Ralph married Eva Jane FILGATE. Eva was born on 15 Aug and died in Franklin, Merrimack Co., NH.

+ 8110 F i. Reta M. CONGER was born on 23 May 1908 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY, died in Biddleford, York Co., ME, and was buried in Franklin, Merrimack Co., NH.

+ 8111 F ii. Ruby L. CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1911 in Norfolk, St. Lawrence Co., NY, died in Gerrish, Merrimack Co., NH, and was buried in Tilton, Belknap Co., NH.

8112 F iii. Ruth E. CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1911, died in Gerrish, Merrimack Co., NH, and was buried in Laconia, Belknap Co., NH.

4515. Rolla P. CONGER was born on 11 Mar 1878 in Sheridan, Poweshiek Co., IA and died on 3 Oct 1931 at age 53.

8113 F i. Amy CONGER was born on 4 Jan 1886 and died on 7 May 1962 at age 76.

4516. Minnie Florence CONGER was born on 19 Jan 1880 in Sheridan, Poweshiek Co., IA and died on 28 Jun 1964 in Northwood, Worth Co., IA at age 84.

Minnie married Henry George NIELANDT, son of William NIELANDT and Sophia Marie BOBZIN, on 12 Apr 1905 in Gilman, Poweshiek Co., IA. Henry was born on 24 Nov 1877 in Kellogg, Jasper Co., IA and died on 10 Oct 1968 in Northwood, Worth Co., IA at age 90.

8114 F i. Florence Irene NIELANDT was born on 11 Jul 1907 in Gilman, Poweshiek Co., IA and died on 28 Nov 1917 in Gilman, Marshall Co., IA at age 10.

8117 M iv. Dale William NIELANDT was born about 10 Apr 1919 in Gilman, Marshall Co., IA and died on 7 May 1919.

8118 M v. Donald Henry NIELANDT was born about 20 Apr 1919 in Gilman, Marshall Co., IA and died on 5 May 1919.

8119 F vi. Wilma Henrietta NIELANDT was born on 9 Jan 1921 in Northwood, Worth Co., IA.

+ 8120 M i. Kenneth Milo CONGER was born on 7 Jun 1909 in Newton, Jasper Co., IN, died on 21 Sep 1980 in Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO at age 71, and was buried in Sep 1980 in Greenview Mem Gardens.

4523. Gordon JONES was born on 28 Mar 1862 and died on 1 Apr 1887 at age 25.

4525. George Henry CONGER was born on 26 Jul 1857 in Brandon, Franklin Co., NY and died on 16 Jan 1939 in Rutland, Worcester Co., MA at age 81.

General Notes:
George Henry Conger

BIOGRAPHY: He was a man of many talents including being able to keep a ledger with both hands. He was a partner in The Conger Brothers store. He lumbered in NH and NY state. He owned property across New York.
(Source: Conger Confab, March 2001, p. 303)

George married Mary Elizabeth LANGDON, daughter of George Duncan LANGDON and Jane CADWELL, on 15 Sep 1886 in Lunenberg, , Ontario, Canada. Mary was born on 29 Aug 1864 in Millrush, , Ontario, Canada and died on 21 Sep 1924 in Liverpool, Onondaga Co., NY at age 60.

+ 8129 M i. Alpheus George CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1887 in Brushton, Franklin Co., NY and died on 10 Feb 1962 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI at age 74.

+ 8130 F ii. Clara Louise CONGER was born on 16 Nov 1889 in Brushton, Franklin Co., NY and died on 19 Feb 1961 at age 71.

+ 8131 M iii. Roswell Bennett CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1891 in Brushton, Franklin Co., NY and died on 3 Aug 1982 in Phoenix, Oswego Co., NY at age 90.

8132 F iv. Georgianna CONGER was born on 18 Jul 1894 in Brushton, Franklin Co., NY.

8133 F v. Grace Agnes CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1898 in Brushton, Franklin Co., NY.

+ 8134 M vi. Edson Walter CONGER was born on 30 Jul 1902 in Brushton, Franklin Co., NY and died on 3 Feb 1987 in Westmoreland, , NH at age 84.

4526. Alpheus Baker CONGER was born on 15 Aug 1862 in Burrs Mills, Jefferson Co., NY and died on 21 Aug 1930 in Utica, Oneida Co., NY at age 68.

General Notes:
Alpheus Baker Conger

Problem: Where was he born, CFA I, lists Bangor, NY and Burrs Mills, NY?

Alpheus married Caroline Elizabeth LOVELAND, daughter of Charles LOVELAND and Sarah HYDE, on 7 Apr 1886 in Brushton, Franklin Co., NY. Caroline was born on 27 Aug 1863 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 9 Jul 1944 in Frankfort, Herkimer Co., NY at age 80.

+ 8135 M i. Dr. Jason Henry CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1887 in Brushton, Franklin Co., NY and died on 15 Dec 1964 at age 77.

8138 F iv. Frances Jeanette CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1894 and died on 16 Mar 1988 at age 93.

4529. Adda Adelia CHAFFEE was born on 22 Apr 1857 in Hyde Park, Dutchess Co., NY, died on 22 Feb 1932 in Faulkton, Faulk Co., SD at age 74, and was buried in Feb 1932 in Faulkton, Faulk Co., SD.

General Notes:
Adda Adelia Chaffee

SPOUSE: Adda Adelia Chaffee was the 2nd spouse of James M. Dunsmore.

Adda married James Mc_Kinnon DUNSMORE, son of Robert DUNSMORE and Christina Carnegie SOUTAR, on 14 May 1882 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA. James was born on 12 May 1849 in Almond Bank, Perthshire, Scotland and died on 28 Sep 1928 in Faulkton, Faulk Co., SD at age 79.

+ 8139 F i. Maud Florine DUNSMORE was born on 18 Oct 1884 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA and died on 20 Jul 1979 in Faulkton, Faulk Co., SD at age 94.

+ 8141 M iii. Harrison Reed DUNSMORE was born on 18 Apr 1892 and died on 18 Oct 1968 at age 76.

Charles married Mina E. SMALLEY on 23 May 1885 in Ashton, Osceola Co., IA. Mina was born in Dec 1861 in Ransom, La Salle Co., IL.

4550. William Noble POST was born on 20 Sep 1887 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, died on 2 Oct 1957 at age 70, and was buried in Oct 1957 in Mendota, Dakota Co., MN, Acacia Park Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Noble Post

OCCUPATION: Manager of the Freight Accounting Department of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad; a good mathematician

HOBBIES: Fishing, hunting, bowling, water color painting

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: A family man

CEMETERY: It is assume that the burial place listed in CFA, as "Mendota, Accacia" is in Mendota, Dakota Co., MN.

William married Eva Victoria HANSON, daughter of Andrew HANSON and Anna Louise SWENSON, on 4 Jun 1912 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Eva was born on 2 Feb 1892 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, died on 20 Aug 1973 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN at age 81, and was buried in Aug 1973 in Mendota, Dakota Co., MN, Acacia Park Cemetery.

+ 8143 F i. Violet Marie POST was born on 14 Nov 1914 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.

+ 8144 M ii. Howard Allen POST was born on 14 Jun 1916 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.

4568. John Charles CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1860 in Peru, Clinton Co., NY and died about 1927 about age 67.

John married Jane M. HUTCHINS on 18 May 1889 in Lewis, Clinton Co., NY. Jane was born on 21 Jul 1867 in Lewis, , NY.

4569. Willis James CONGER was born on 22 Dec 1862 in West Plattsburgh, Clinton Co., NY, died on 24 Jan 1936 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 73, and was buried in Jan 1936 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Greenwood Memorial Park.

General Notes:
Willis James Conger

BIOGRAPHY: Willis Conger was a rancher. He was an individualist, a reader, thinker, home-spun philosopher who loved the great outdoors. Whether it be the mountains, seashore or desert, he loved them all. Though only 5 feet 8 inches, he was a big man. He had brown hair, gray eyes and a ruddy complexion.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 553 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY: Greenwood Memorial Cemetery

Willis married Edith Winifred BLOODGOOD, daughter of Levi Samuel BLOODGOOD and Frances Helen PARK, on 17 Mar 1891 in Chadron, Dawes Co., NE. Edith was born on 10 Oct 1872 in Van Ettenville, Chemung Co., NY, died on 30 Jul 1926 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 53, and was buried in Aug 1926 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Greenwood Memorial Park.

+ 8147 M i. Max (NMN) CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1891 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, died on 1 Jul 1961 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA at age 69, and was buried in Jul 1961 in Fort Rosecrans, San Diego Co., CA, National Cemetery.

8148 F ii. Faye (NMN) CONGER was born on 10 Aug 1895 in Hollister, San Benito, CA and died on 5 Sep 1982 in Lakeside, San Diego Co., CA at age 87.

8149 M iii. Rex (NMN) CONGER was born on 23 Jan 1903 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA and died in 1920 at age 17.

+ 8150 M iv. Lee (NMN) CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1905 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, died on 3 Oct 1958 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 53, and was buried in Oct 1958 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Greenwood Memorial Park.

8151 F v. Zoe (NMN) CONGER was born on 29 Jun 1911 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

8152 F vi. Ena (NMN) CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1914 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

4570. Kate Isabel ELLIOTT was born on 7 Oct 1857 in Oakdale, Howard Co., IA and died on 25 Feb 1955 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 97.

General Notes:
Kate Isabel Elliott

Problem: Was her middle name, Isabel or Isabelle? Both listed in CFA, p. 362 and 301.

Kate married Luther Oscar LIBBY, son of Luther Samuel LIBBY and Roena UNKNOWN, on 2 Apr 1876 in Oakdale, Howard Co., IA. Luther was born on 22 Apr 1853 in Berwick, York Co., ME and died on 23 Aug 1929 in Atlantic City, , CA at age 76.

8153 F i. Kate Estelle LIBBY was born on 3 Sep 1877 in Chester, Howard Co., IA and died in 1975 at age 98.

+ 8154 F ii. Myra Erma LIBBY was born on 19 Jan 1880 in Chester, Howard Co., IA, died on 27 Dec 1970 in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 90, and was buried in Dec 1970 in Newhall, Los Angeles Co., CA, Eternal Valley.

+ 8155 M iii. Robert Luther LIBBY was born on 28 Mar 1885 in Woonsocket, Sanborn Co., SD and died on 31 May 1961 in Wilmington, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 76.

4580. Julius Robert ELLIOTT was born on 30 Oct 1877 in Oakdale Twp., Howard Co., IA and died in 1959 in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA at age 82.

Julius married Drusilla Mae SWEATMON, daughter of George William SWEATMON and Drusilla MARSHALL, in 1897 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL. Drusilla was born in 1877 in Belvidere, Boone Co., IL and died in 1966 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 89.

8156 F i. Evelyn Nell ELLIOTT was born in 1898 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL and died in 1901 at age 3.

8157 F ii. Beatrice Marie ELLIOTT was born on 2 Apr 1901 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

+ 8158 M iii. Robert George ELLIOTT was born on 4 Oct 1913 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

4583. Royal Riddock CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1883 and died on 12 Jan 1950 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA at age 66.

General Notes:
Royal Riddock Conger

Problem: Was his first name, Roy (CFA I, p. 451) or Royal? CFA I, lists both.

OCCUPATION: Letter carrier

+ 8160 M ii. Robert Riddock CONGER was born about 1910, died in Jan 1968 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA about age 58, and was buried in Jan 1968 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.

+ 8161 M iii. John Francis CONGER was born on 14 Mar 1916 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA and died about Jun 1990 about age 74.

8162 M iv. Donald W. CONGER was born on 13 Jul 1921 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA.

Royal next married Ethel JENSEN, daughter of Nores JENSEN and Nancy Emma CUMMINS, in Mar 1946. Ethel was born on 10 Jan 1859 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

4585. George Alwyn CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1891 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA and died on 10 May 1953 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA at age 62.

General Notes:
George Alwyn Conger

MILITARY: Career Army man; CFA II, p. 716 points out he was a Colonel, not a Sergeant.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

George married Mollie Jeanette DICKENS, daughter of George Washington DICKENS and Cora May LATHROP, on 9 Jan 1913 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA. Mollie was born on 5 Sep 1897 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA and died on 24 Nov 1977 at age 80.

+ 8163 M i. Alwyn Dickens CONGER was born on 23 Jan 1914 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA and died on 10 Jan 1969 at age 54.

+ 8164 M ii. Leslie Orval CONGER was born on 26 Sep 1917 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA and died on 30 Jun 1963 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA at age 45.

+ 8165 F iii. Bettye Jean CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1928 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA.

+ 8166 F iv. Helen May CONGER was born on 13 May 1932 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA.

4588. Allen Clifton CONGER was born about 3 Nov 1887 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, died on 23 Jan 1974 in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara Co., CA about age 86, and was buried in Jan 1974 in Alta Mesa, Los Altos Co., CA.

General Notes:
Allen Clifton Conger

AOCCUPATION: University Registrar, Grinthology, authored scientific journals; retired from Ohio Wesleyan Registrar in 1953

EDUCATION: B.A. Ohio Wesleyan University; M.A. Ohio State University

HONORS: Who's Who in America 1953 and 1954

SSN-BIRTH-CONFLICT: Is this SSDI record for Allen Clifton Conger. If so, there
is a conflict on the birth date.
Individual: Conger, Allen
Social Security #: 269-30-6581
SS# issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Nov 23, 1887
Death date: Jan 1974
Residence code: California
ZIP Code of last known residence: 95070
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Saratoga, California
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 31, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.48090.25]

Allen married Miriam V. BRIGHT, daughter of William BRIGHT and Sylvia PRICKETT, on 10 Sep 1912 in Wilmington, Clinton Co., OH. Miriam was born on 6 Oct 1890 in Blanchester, Clinton/Warren Co., IL and died on 12 Nov 1970 in Cupertino, Santa Clara Co., CA at age 80.

8167 M i. Charles William CONGER was born on 4 Aug 1940 in East Lansing, Ingham Co., MI.

8168 F ii. Martha Elizabeth CONGER was born on 31 Jan 1962 in East Lansing, Ingham Co., MI.

+ 8169 M iii. John Allen CONGER was born on 8 Apr 1928 in Delaware, Delaware Co., OH.

4590. James William CONGER was born on 1 Jul 1850 in Franklin, Norfolk Co., MA and died in 1923 in Norwood, Norfolk Co., MA at age 73.

General Notes:
James William Conger

Problem: Was he born at, Westboro, MA or at Franklin, MA (CFA I, p. 560)?

OCCUPATION: Real estate business.

James married Mary A. GATES about 1906. Mary was born on 18 Jan in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA and died in 1941 in Norwood, Norfolk Co., MA.

+ 8170 M i. Harold Gates CONGER was born on 14 Jan 1910 in Norwood, Norfolk Co., MA.

8171 M ii. Robert Warren CONGER was born on 1 Feb 1913 in Norwood, Suffolk Co., MA.

+ 8173 M ii. William Allen CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1903 in Lockland, Hamilton Co., OH and died in Nov 1971 at age 68.

4605. Elwood Milton CONGER was born on 8 Feb 1897 in Hamilton Co., OH and died on 8 Nov 1955 at age 58.

+ 8175 M i. Roy Elwood CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1924 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

+ 8176 M ii. Glenn Lyle CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1927 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL and died on 4 Feb 1988 in Pasco, Franklin Co., WA at age 61.

4606. Stanley Earl CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1899 in Hamilton Co., OH and died in Aug 1967 at age 67.

General Notes:
Stanley Earl Conger

SSN:
Individual: Conger, Stanley
Social Security #: 269-09-0301
Issued in: Ohio
Birth date: Sep 22, 1899
Death date: Aug 1967
Residence code: Ohio
ZIP Code of last known residence: 45224
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Cincinnati, Ohio
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54153.180]

General Notes:
Vernon Smith Conger

DIVORCE: The marriage of Vernon Smith Conger and Shirley May Hornung ended in divorce in 1923.

SSN: Is this the SSDI record for Vernon Smith Conger?
Individual: Conger, Vernon
Social Security #: 435-05-8240
Issued in: Louisiana
Birth date: Aug 30, 1902
Death date: Jun 1974
Residence code: Illinois
ZIP Code of last known residence: 60406
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Blue Island, Illinois
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 14, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54154.40]

Vernon married Shirley May HORNUNG, daughter of Jacob John HORNUNG and Sadie Eldridge MATTHEWS, on 7 May 1921. Shirley was born on 2 May 1904 in Eureka, Humboldt Co., CA.

+ 8179 M i. Jack Elmer CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1922 in Englewood, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Emmaline married Samuel CAMERON. Samuel was born on 4 Aug 1860 and died on 8 Sep 1935 at age 75.

Clairville married Charlotte GRAVES in 1877. Charlotte was born in 1855 and died in 1919 at age 64.

4619. James C. CONGER was born on 6 Aug 1843 in Cobb Co., GA and died on 23 Jun 1907 at age 63.

General Notes:
James C. Conger

QUESTION-BIRTH-CHILDREN: Were the children listed in CFA as born in Coleman, born in Coleman, Coleman Co., TX?

James married Mary Ann COPE, daughter of George COPE and Amanda UNKNOWN. Mary was born on 23 Feb 1844 in Pike Co., AL.

+ 8182 M i. George Washington CONGER was born on 10 Aug 1866 in Upshur Co., TX and died on 18 Mar 1926 at age 59.

8183 F ii. Mary Ann CONGER was born on 23 Feb 1869 in Upshur Co., TX and died on 26 Feb 1877 at age 8.

+ 8185 M iv. James Hart CONGER was born on 21 Feb 1873 in Hill Co., TX and died in 1915 at age 42.

+ 8186 M v. Robert Taylor CONGER was born on 8 Apr 1875 in Hill Co., TX and died on 11 Feb 1935 at age 59.

+ 8187 M vi. John Henry CONGER was born on 16 Mar 1877 in Tom Green Co., TX, died on 11 Oct 1925 in Pecos, Reeves Co., TX at age 48, and was buried in Oct 1925 in Saragosa, Reeves Co., TX, Saragosa Cemetery.

8188 F vii. Amanda E. CONGER was born on 3 Jul 1879 in Coleman and died on 20 Oct 1906 at age 27.

8189 F viii. Crit Ophelia CONGER was born on 4 Dec 1881 in Coleman and died on 13 Dec 1936 at age 55.

+ 8190 M ix. Ephraim Barnett CONGER was born about 31 Oct 1884 in Coleman, died about Feb 1941 about age 56, and was buried about Feb 1941 in Big Lake, Reagan Co., TX, Glen Rest Cemetery.

8191 U x. M. E. CONGER was born on 10 Sep 1887 in Coleman and died on 20 Sep 1887.

4624. John Thomas CONGER was born on 11 Jun 1865 in Valdasta, Collin Co., TX and died in 1915 at age 50.

General Notes:
John Thomas Conger

NAME-COMMENT: Possible that his name was, John Thomas Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 112 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Amanda Green ARNOLD. Amanda was born in 1861 and died in 1947 at age 86.

+ 8193 M i. Willie Clinton CONGER was born between 26 Sep 1896 and 1898 in Collin Co., TX, died on 5 Oct 1943 in Howe, Grayson Co., TX, and was buried in Oct 1943 in Howe, Grayson Co., TX, Howe Cemetery.

8195 M iii. Hubert CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1890 in Collin Co., TX and died on 17 Mar 1979 at age 88.

4626. William Henry CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1870 in Pittsburg, Upshur Co., TX and died on 15 Nov 1948 in Lamesa, Dawson Co., TX at age 78.

General Notes:
William Henry Conger

OCCUPATION: Farmer; carpenter; blacksmith

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: William Henry Conger was a quiet man who worked hard and was good to his children.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 234 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Talulah Berry WILKES, daughter of Jonathan William WILKES and Rachel Adeline HORN, on 25 Dec 1887 in Pittsburg, Upshur Co., TX. Talulah was born on 17 Oct 1868 in Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX and died on 13 Aug 1961 in Anton, Hackley, TX at age 92.

8198 M i. Cleveland CONGER was born on 30 Oct 1888 and died on 7 Aug 1984 at age 95.

8200 F iii. Eva Mills CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1890 and died in 1968 at age 78.

+ 8202 F v. Lillie Mae CONGER was born on 18 May 1895 in Valdasta, Collin Co., TX, died on 11 Nov 1969 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1969 in Lorenzo, Crosby Co., TX.

8203 F vi. Geneva CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1897 and died on 12 Nov 1968 at age 71.

8204 F vii. Annie Velma CONGER was born on 21 Oct 1899 and died on 23 Dec 1975 at age 76.

8209 F xii. Quita Pauline CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1907 and died on 4 Apr 1982 at age 74.

8210 M xiii. Wallace Harold CONGER was born on 25 Aug 1909 and died on 1 May 1972 at age 62.

4633. Millard Filmore CONGER was born on 25 Nov 1856 in Randolph Co., AL and died on 27 Mar 1923 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA at age 66.

General Notes:
Millard Filmore Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Millard Fillmore Conger, CFA I, p. 156 & 376

Millard married Kandis Serbilla HORTON. Kandis was born on 8 Apr 1861 in Banks Co., GA and died on 15 Nov 1913 in Palmetto, Fulton/Coweta Co., GA at age 52.

8211 F i. Gertrude Ellen CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1878 in Fairburn, Campbell Co., GA and died on 16 Aug 1879.

+ 8212 M ii. Floyd Ware CONGER was born on 16 Jun 1880 in Fairburn, Campbell Co., GA and died on 31 Oct 1935 at age 55.

8213 F iii. Mary Clemmens CONGER was born on 2 Jan 1882 in Fairburn, Campbell Co., GA and died on 19 Mar 1917 at age 35.

8214 F iv. Cora Belle CONGER was born on 14 May 1883 in Fairburn, Campbell Co., GA and died on 16 Sep.

+ 8215 M v. John Cleveland CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1884 in Fairburn, Campbell Co., GA and died on 1 Jun 1959 at age 75.

8216 M vi. Nathaniel CONGER was born on 4 Apr 1888 in Fairburn, Campbell Co., GA and died on 24 May 1917 at age 29.

+ 8217 M vii. Elzie Lee CONGER was born on 9 Apr 1891 in Fairburn, Campbell Co., GA, died on 2 May 1966 in Atlanta, Fulton/De Kalb Co., GA at age 75, and was buried in May 1966 in Palmetto, Fulton/Coweta Co., GA.

8218 M viii. William Jesse CONGER was born on 11 Apr 1894 in Fairburn, Campbell Co., GA.

4634. Benjamin CONGER was born on 14 May 1859 in Cobb Co., GA, died on 11 Dec 1928 at age 69, and was buried in Dec 1928 in Palmetto Co., GA, Antioch Church.

General Notes:
Benjamin Conger

MOTHER: The name of the mother of Benjamin Conger's mother is listed as, Emily Black, on his death certificate. The informant was his son, David.

Benjamin married Jessie HARRISON on 18 Aug 1895. Jessie was buried in Palmetto Co., GA, Antioch Church.

8219 F i. Lillie Estelle CONGER was born on 19 Dec 1895 and died on 6 May 1949 at age 53.

8225 F vii. Alice Lee CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1910 and died on 17 Jul 1919 at age 9.

8226 F viii. Rosie Mae CONGER was born on 23 Oct 1913 and died on 21 Apr 1939 at age 25.

4635. Simeon Washington CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1861 in Fayette Co., GA and died on 16 Dec 1923 in Whitney, Bosque Co., TX at age 61.

General Notes:
Simeon Washington Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Sims Washington Conger (CFA I, p. 471)

COMMENT: Sims Washington Conger is undoubtedly Simeon Washington Conger, born in 1861 in Fayette Co., GA, son of Benjamin F. Conger and Emily E. Daniel. Benjamin F. was the son of Jonas Conger, 1794, and brother of Simeon Washington Conger, 1820. Descendants did not know the parents of Sims, but mentioned a "Zache". Benjamin F. and Simeon W. had a brother, Zachariah. Benjamin's son, Simeon Washington "went to Texas."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 471 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Simeon married Margaret Elizabeth CAMP. Margaret was born on 7 Oct 1868 in Georgia and died on 3 May 1958 in Waco, Mc Lennan Co., TX at age 89.

+ 8228 M i. Luna CONGER was born on 19 Nov 1886 in Georgia and died in Mar 1974 at age 87.

8229 F ii. Minnie Ola CONGER was born on 13 Mar 1889 in Hillsboro, Hill Co., TX.

+ 8230 M iii. William Clifford CONGER was born on 30 Jul 1892 in Whitney, Bosque Co., TX and died in Nov 1976 at age 84.

8232 F v. Jessie Vera CONGER was born on 26 Jan 1898 in Whitney, Hill Co., TX.

8233 F vi. Etta Irene CONGER was born on 30 Aug 1902 in Covington, Hill Co., TX.

8234 M vii. Homer Otis CONGER was born on 9 Sep 1905 in Covington, Hill Co., TX and died in Jul 1979 at age 73.

4637. Charles CONGER was born between 1867 and 1869 in Georgia and died in Apr 1892 in Fulton Co., GA.

General Notes:
Charles Conger

AKA: Charley

RESIDENCES: They lived in the area of Sargent and Madras, Coweta Co., GA.

BIRTH-DEATH: Prob. 1867. d. 1892 (CFA II, p. 714)

+ 8235 M i. Charles Frank CONGER was born on 22 Jul 1892 in Georgia, died on 14 Feb 1939 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA at age 46, and was buried in Feb 1939 in Palmetto, Fulton/Coweta Co., GA.

4639. Cornelia CONGER was born between 16 Oct 1874 and 1876, died on 4 Dec 1937, and was buried in Dec 1937 in Palmetto, Fulton/Coweta Co., GA, Ramah Baptist Cemetery.

General Notes:
Cornelia Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Cornelie (Camellia?) Conger, CFA I, p. 38; Curmiller Conger by Mike Buffington. It has been reported that her first name is, Curmiller, on her tombstone.

CHRISTENING: Methodist, date unknown

BIRTH: 16 Oct 1874 (76?) by Mike Buffington. Grave marker shows 1874. Census of 1900 gave her age as 24 which would make the birth year, 1876.

QUESTION-BURIAL: In what county in Georgia is the burial place, Palmetto, located? One Palmetto lies in Fulton and Coweta counties and another lies in Olgethorpe county.

Cornelia married Jesse Thomas BLAIR, son of James W. BLAIR and Margaret SMITH, on 19 Jul 1891 in Georgia. Jesse was born on 20 Mar 1873 in Campbell Co., GA, died on 22 Dec 1939 at age 66, and was buried in Dec 1939 in Palmetto, Fulton/Coweta Co., GA, Ramah Baptist Cemetery.

+ 8236 M i. Homer Melvin BLAIR was born about 23 Jul 1893 in Tyrone, Fayette Co., GA, died in Nov 1978 about age 85, and was buried in Nov 1978 in Tyrone, Fayette Co., GA, Sharon Memorial Gardens.

+ 8238 F iii. Mattie Kate BLAIR was born on 16 Sep 1897, died on 2 Jul 1928 at age 30, and was buried in Jul 1928 in Tyrone, Fayette Co., GA, Hopwell Methodist.

+ 8239 M iv. Hobson Coleman BLAIR was born in Aug 1899 in Fayette Co., GA, died in East Point, Fulton Co., GA, and was buried in Georgia, Hill Crest Cemetery.

+ 8240 M v. Harvey Leonard BLAIR was born on 20 Jan 1909 in Tyrone, Fayette Co., GA, died in Dec 1974 in Coweta Co., GA at age 65, and was buried in Dec 1974 in Tyrone, Fayette Co., GA, Sharon Memorial Gardens.

+ 8241 M vi. Jesse Eugene BLAIR was born on 19 Feb 1907, died in Feb 1980 in Fulton Co., GA at age 73, and was buried in Feb 1980 in Alpharetta, Fulton Co., GA, Greenwood Cemetery.

4641. William Jonas CONGER was born on 8 May 1858 in Delta, Randolph Co., AL, died on 14 Dec 1943 in St. George, Washington Co., UT at age 85, and was buried in Dec 1943 in Overton, Clark Co., NV, Overton Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Jonas Conger

PARENTS: Simeon Washington Conger and Eliza Ann McKenney

RESIDENCES: Delta, AL; Shinbone Valley, Buckeye, Clay Co., AL; Spring City, UT; Parawan, Iron Co., UT; Washington Co., UT; Wiser Ranch, Moapa, Clark Co., NV.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Apparently became a member of the Latter-day Saints (LDS) sometime after the spring of 1881 at Shinbone Valley, AL. The wife and children were baptized after the family removed to Utah.

BIOGRAPHY:
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Simeon Washington Conger, b. 1820, volunteered for the service, leaving his wife to care for Billy (William Jonas) and his baby sister, Marietta. Though William was very small he remembered vividly how hard his mother worked to keep the home and children. Many times in the snow and sleet of winter she went to the woods for fuel to provide warmth for the children.

Their food was meager, consisting of corn bread and bran coffeee. For a while they had milk, but their faithful old cow ventured too far into the swampland and sank in the mud and died. They were without milk until Simeon drew enough money from the army to buy another cow. Their clothing, bedding, etc. was all made at home from hand woven cloth. Billy often held a pine torch for his mother to see by as she wove far into the night. He also went into the fields to gather Sumac berries, which she mixed with walnut hulls and cooperas, to dye her thread.

When Simeon returned from the war, he leased a farm from a man who owned a grist mill. Simeon worked for as little as 14 pounds of corn per day to provide for his family. He died when Billy was 14 years old. A year later, Eliza married a man named, James Bowers, and William left home shortly thereafter.

William hired out to a man who was to pay him $50.00 cash, a suit of clothes and one month of schooling for a year's work. When time came for settlement the man didn't want to pay him, but finally handed him a note for $25.00, due the next fall.

He first saw his future wife at a music school, but didn't get to meet her until later. He was invited by her brother, Walter Mitchell, to spend the Christmas holidays at their home. While there, William and Walter went to a "house-raising." William's axe slipped and cut a deep gash in his foot. This wound was sewn up with a darning needle and black thread by an elderly man who was working on the house. He was taken back to Walter's home to recover from his wound. Hicksey, his future wife, acted as his nurse for a week and that is when their courtship began. They were married by Calvin Knight, a Baptist minister.

They rented a farm for one year, from Rev. Knight, and their principal crop was cotton and corn. The next year they bought a farm of their own, at Delta, Alabama, and it was there there first two children were born.

In the spring of 1881 they moved to Shinbone Valley, Buckeye, Clay county, Alabama and bought another farm. It was here the William Jonas Conger heard that the Mormon Missionaries were speaking in a schoolhouse not far from his home. He and a friend rode over to see if it was true that Mormons were different. He was quite surprised to find them quite normal. Soon after hearing them speak he was baptized.

In 1890, William left Alabama with is wife and six children and settled in Spring City, Utah. His wife and children were baptized after reaching Utah.

The family stayed there about a year and then returned to Alabama for another ten years.

In 1901, they again moved to Utah and settled in Parawan, Iron county, Utah. About a month after they arrived, the whole family was quarantined with smallpox for 5 weeks. William obtained work with the Stark Brothers Nursery, where he remained six years. From there they moved to Washington county in the southern part of Utah, and then to Wiser Ranch, Moapa, Clark county, Nevada.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 527 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Hicksey Ann Clementine MITCHELL, daughter of Henry Thomas MITCHELL and Martha Ann L. BEAN, on 2 Dec 1877. Hicksey was born on 20 Dec 1850 in Taladega, Randolph Co., AL, died on 14 Apr 1915 in Overton, Clark Co., NV at age 64, and was buried in Apr 1915 in Overton, Clark Co., NV, Overton Cemetery.

+ 8242 M i. Elijah Hagens CONGER was born on 22 Oct 1878 in Shiloh, Randolph Co., AL, died 2 DEC 1950–51 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV at age 72, and was buried DEC 1950–51 in Overton, Clark Co., NV, Overton Cemetery.

+ 8243 M ii. John Jonas CONGER was born on 27 Dec 1880 in Delta, Randolph Co., AL, died on 20 Oct 1961 in Wedowee, Randolph Co., AL at age 80, and was buried in Oct 1961 in Union Cemetery.

+ 8244 M iii. Simeon David CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1883 in Dempsey, Clay Co., AL, died on 30 Nov 1969 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV at age 86, and was buried in Nov 1969 in Overton, Clark Co., NV, Overton Cemetery.

+ 8245 F iv. Ezra Tooele CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1885 in Buckeye, Clay Co., AL, died on 28 Jun 1973 in Rupert, Minidoka Co., ID at age 88, and was buried in Jun 1973 in Burley, Cassia/Minidoka Co., ID, Pleasant View Cemetery.

+ 8246 F v. Agnes Israel CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1887 in Alabama, died on 14 Jun 1956 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV at age 69, and was buried in Jun 1956 in Overton, Clark Co., NV.

+ 8247 F vi. Era Lehi CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1889 in Alabama and died on 12 Oct 1972 at age 82.

+ 8248 M vii. William Ezekiel CONGER was born on 4 Jul 1892 in Dempsey, Clay Co., AL, died on 7 Dec 1968 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT at age 76, and was buried in Dec 1968 in Overton, Clark Co., NV.

+ 8249 F i. Molly Wanda CONGER was born on 14 Mar 1922 in Delta, Millard Co., UT.

General Notes:
William R. Conger

DIVORCE: The marriage of William R. Conger and Nancy Andrews ended in divorce.

NAME-CONFLICT: Will R. Conger

4647. Joseph Jonas CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1866 in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA, died on 28 Dec 1959 in Griffin, Spalding Co., GA at age 93, and was buried in Dec 1959 in Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA.

General Notes:
Joseph Jonas Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Joseph Josepheus Conger, CFA II, p. 720

HOBBIES: Hunting, fishing, billiards

RECOLLECTIONS: Willa Dean Beall Eves [sic], granddaughter of Maude, said her great grandfather's name was really "Josephius," according to his marriage record. She said she can remember him telling that three Conger brothers originally came from Ireland.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 343 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY: Copy:
"My name is Joseph Jonas Conger. Jonas is for my grandfather, Jonas Conger. My father was Zachariah Conger. Was older than Simeon Washington. I do not know my grandmother's name. I never knew her. Zachariah Conger was a brother to Benjamin Conger and Simeon Washington Conger. Uncle Ben was the oldest and he fought in the Indian War and helped drive the Indians out. Dad and his other brother was [sic] in the war from 1861 until it was over. Zachariah's first wife was a Miss Finley. I don't know her first name. They had one son and his name was William or Willie. His mother was from Cobb county. Zachariah's second wife was Pamela Davenport Parks. Her first husband was Sam Parks. He died and she married Zachariah. They had three children. I was the oldest, born August 19, 1866. Twin sisters Mary and Martha were born 1871 (Feb.). Martha died and Mary lived to be old. She married John Teate."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 343 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Joseph married Caroline LONG, daughter of Jesse L. LONG and Mary A. DONALDSON, on 17 Dec 1885 in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA. Caroline was born on 13 Aug 1865 in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA, died on 5 Jan 1944 in Griffin, Spalding Co., GA at age 78, and was buried in Jan 1944 in Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA.

8251 M i. Leonard CONGER was born in Oct 1886 in Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA and died in 1887 at age 1.

8252 F ii. Ada Belle CONGER was born on 26 Jan 1888 in Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA and died in Dec 1963 at age 75.

+ 8253 F iii. Maude CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1890 in Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA.

+ 8254 M iv. Casper Parker CONGER was born on 26 Mar 1896 in Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA and died in Jun 1972 at age 76.

8255 U v. L. Z. CONGER was born on 12 Jan 1896 in Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA and died in 1896 in Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA.

8256 M vi. Albert Bell CONGER was born on 26 Feb 1898 in Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA.

8257 F vii. Katie CONGER was born on 8 May 1899 in Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA and died in 1900 at age 1.

+ 8258 F viii. Ruby CONGER was born on 8 Sep 1901 in Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA.

+ 8259 M ix. Max (NMN) CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1904 in Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA and died about 8 Oct 1971 in Manchester, Meriwether/Talbot Co., GA about age 67.

8260 M x. Joe CONGER was born on 7 May 1906 in Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA and died in 1906 in Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA.

8261 F xi. Mary CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1892 in Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA and died in Oct 1968 at age 76.

4648. Mary Emily CONGER was born on 24 Feb 1871 in Cass Co., GA, died on 2 Feb 1941 in Fairburn, Fulton Co., GA at age 69, and was buried in Feb 1941 in Palmetto, Fulton/Coweta Co., GA, Rammah Baptist.

General Notes:
Mary Emily Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Mary Emma Conger, CFA II, p. 439

Problem: Was she born in Milton Co., VA or as listed in CFA II, p.439, Cass Co., GA?

Problem: Did she die at Palmetto, GA or as listed in CFA II, p. 439, Fairburn, Fulton Co., GA?

RELATIONSHIP: Mary Emily and Martha Conger were twins.

Mary married John Henry TEATE, son of Harrison G. TEATE and Mary Jane NASH. John was born on 28 Nov 1865, died on 16 Jan 1940 in Fairburn, Fulton Co., GA at age 74, and was buried in Jan 1940 in Palmetto, Fulton/Coweta Co., GA, Rammah Baptist.

8262 F i. Maggie Victoria TEATE was born on 7 Aug 1886 and died in 1976 at age 90.

+ 8263 F ii. Hattie Estelle TEATE was born on 8 Jul 1889 in Gwinnett Co., GA, died on 19 Aug 1968 in Sargent, Coweta Co., GA at age 79, and was buried in Aug 1968 in Newnan, Coweta Co., GA, Oak Hill Cemetery.

+ 8264 M iii. Harris Walker TEATE was born on 13 Dec 1891 in Georgia and died in 1980 at age 89.

+ 8265 F iv. Myrtie Mae TEATE was born on 24 Mar 1894 and died in 1980 at age 86.

8267 F vi. Allie Clara TEATE was born about 28 Jul 1900 and died on 7 Jul 1967 about age 66.

8268 F vii. Nora Gertrude TEATE was born on 4 Jul 1903 and died on 23 Jul 1903.

8270 F ix. Mary Lucille TEATE was born on 12 Jul 1909 and died on 27 Jul 1909 in Palmetto, Fulton/Coweta Co., GA.

4652. James Benjamin CONGER was born on 2 Jun 1859 in Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA and died on 16 Jan 1925 in Powder Springs, Cobb Co., GA at age 65.

General Notes:
James Benjamin Conger

AKA: Probably called, Benjamin
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 40, 780 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Mail carrier; sheriff of Cobb Co., GA for many years

RESIDENCES: Living in Cobb Co., GA in 1880

James married Laura Hameter HANNON in Powder Springs, Cobb Co., GA. Laura was born in Cartersville, Bartow Co., GA, died in 1935 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, and was buried in 1935 in Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GA, Salem Cemetery.

8272 F ii. Ada Maude CONGER was born on 23 Feb 1881 and died in Nov 1967 at age 86.

8273 F iii. Mabel Claire CONGER was born on 11 Feb 1884 and died on 30 Sep 1961 at age 77.

+ 8275 M v. George Walter CONGER was born between 6 Sep 1891 and 1894 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA and died on 23 Dec 1935 in Washington, DC.

+ 8276 F vi. Floy Clyde CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1895 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, died on 30 Mar 1972 in Edwardsville, Madison Co., IL at age 77, and was buried in Apr 1972 in Valley View Cemetery.

4653. Tandy Allen CONGER was born on 23 Nov 1859 in Cobb, Marietta Co., GA and died on 26 Mar 1920 at age 60.

General Notes:
Tandy Allen Conger

OCCUPATION: Electrician

HOBBIES: Played baseball in younger days, raised chickens, vegetagles, fruit, flowers

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Loved his family and was liked by all who knew him

Tandy married Eloise Victoria APPLING. Eloise was born on 27 Oct 1859 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA and died on 2 Oct 1944 at age 84.

8277 F i. Annie Mae CONGER was born on 26 Aug 1886 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA.

8278 F ii. Mamie Lou CONGER was born on 23 Oct 1888 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA.

+ 8279 M iii. William Ernest CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1890 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, died on 27 Mar 1965 at age 74, and was buried in May 1965 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Westview Cemetery.

+ 8280 M iv. Claude Austin CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1893 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA and died on 17 Aug 1960 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA at age 67.

+ 8281 M v. Roy Edward CONGER was born on 23 Feb 1895 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA and died on 26 Feb 1931 at age 36.

8282 M vi. Fred Allen CONGER was born on 9 Dec 1897 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA and died in Jan 1962 at age 64.

8283 F vii. Alma Jane CONGER was born on 9 Jan 1899 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA.

8284 F viii. Sadie Elizabeth CONGER was born on 26 Sep 1901 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA.

4655. Theron Seymour CONGER was born on 19 Oct 1847 in Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, died on 12 Nov 1922 in Fort Dodge, Ford Co., KS at age 75, and was buried in Nov 1922 in Rapid City, Pennington Co., SD.

General Notes:
Theron Seymour Conger

MILITARY: Enlisted Aug 1863 in Co. L, 15th Regt. Kansas Cavalry; mustered out Nov 1865

DEATH: 12 Nov 1922 at the Old Soldiers Home at Fort Dodge, KS
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 485 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Spent many years pioneering new lands in various states.

Theron married Cynthia America WHITCOMB on 23 Dec 1869 in Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS. Cynthia was born on 15 Mar 1850 in Gibson Co., IN and died on 24 Jul 1933 at age 83.

8285 F i. Mary Evelyn CONGER was born in 1870 and died in Jan 1871 at age 1.

+ 8287 M iii. John Allen CONGER was born on 11 Aug 1873 in Hesper, Douglas Co., KS, died on 19 Dec 1936 in Bayard, Guthrie Co., IA at age 63, and was buried in Dec 1936 in Bayard, Guthrie Co., IA.

+ 8288 M iv. Will CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1875 and died on 11 Feb 1955 in Casper, Natrona Co., WY at age 79.

8290 F vi. Helen Aurilla CONGER was born on 19 Apr 1880 and died on 1 Jan 1882 at age 1.

+ 8291 M vii. Theron Edgar CONGER was born on 23 Sep 1883 in Piedmont, Elk Co., KS, died on 22 Apr 1935 in Rapid City, Pennington Co., SD at age 51, and was buried in Apr 1935 in Rapid City, Pennington Co., SD.

8292 M viii. Chester Clyde CONGER was born on 18 May 1885 and died in Arizona.

8294 F x. Marjorie Adella CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1888 and died on 10 Jun 1888.

+ 8295 F xi. Adeline Seymour CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1891 in Douglas Co., KS and died on 7 Jan 1975 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 83.

4657. Charles Locke CONGER was born on 29 Mar 1862 in Hesper, Douglas Co., KS, died on 2 Oct 1941 in Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS at age 79, and was buried in Oct 1941 in Hesper, Douglas Co., KS.

General Notes:
Charles Locke Conger

OCCUPATION: Storekeeper and farmer

EMIGRATION: He moved his family from Hesper, KS to Lawrence when the youngest child, Erie, was about 5 years old so the children could go to school in Lawrence. (CFA I, p. 167)

Charles married Minerva Caroline COATE, daughter of William COATE and Mary Ann MARSHALL, on 13 Aug 1881 in Eudora, Douglas Co., KS. Minerva was born on 15 Aug 1862 in New Londers, Howard Co., IN, died on 30 Sep 1926 in Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS at age 64, and was buried in Oct 1926 in Hesper, Douglas Co., KS.

+ 8296 F i. Evelyn Adele CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1883 in Hesper, Douglas Co., KS, died on 17 Mar 1968 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA at age 85, and was buried in Mar 1968 in Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS.

8297 M ii. Charles Seymour CONGER was born on 9 Mar 1884 in Eudora, Douglas Co., KS and died on 24 Jul 1884.

8298 F iii. Eunice Lora CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1886 in Eudora, Douglas Co., KS and died on 19 Nov 1892 at age 6.

8299 M iv. Charles Frederick CONGER was born on 12 Oct 1888 in Eudora, Douglas Co., KS and died on 10 Oct 1889.

8300 F v. Clara Manerva CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1893 in Eudora, Douglas Co., KS and died on 20 Dec 1895 at age 2.

8301 M vi. Theron Seymour CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1895 in Eudora, Douglas Co., KS and died on 29 Nov 1895.

+ 8302 M vii. Erie Locke CONGER was born on 2 Dec 1897 in Hesper, Douglas Co., KS and died in Jul 1993 at age 95.

4658. Alexander Lotus CONGER was born about 1841 in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY and died in 1874 about age 33.

General Notes:
Alexander Lotus Conger

EDUCATION: Alexander Lotus Conger, removed with is father's family to Rio, Columbia, WI about 1848.

MILITARY: He enlisted in Co. C, 3rd Wisconsin Cav and served in the Civil War.

8303 M i. Charles Lotus CONGER was born in 1867 in River Falls, Pierce Co., WI and died on 9 Feb 1923 at age 56.

+ 8304 M ii. Clarence Le_Roy CONGER was born about 1869 in River Falls, Pierce Co., WI and died on 11 Nov 1904 in Becker, Sherburn Co., MN about age 35.

8305 F iii. Annabelle CONGER was born in 1874 in River Falls, Pierce Co., WI and died on 24 Mar 1933 at age 59.

4660. William Charles CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1845 in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, died on 30 May 1908 in Marion, Linn Co., IA at age 62, and was buried in Jun 1908 in Oak Shade Cemetery.

General Notes:
William Charles Conger

OCCUPATION: Railroad Engineer

RESIDENCES: Wells, MN; Marion, IA; Chilicothe, MO

MILITARY: Enlisted in Co. C, 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry in the Civil War.

RESIDENCES: A Catherine Conger, age 63, was living with them in 1870, and the first 5 children--DeKalb Co., MO.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 514 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Josephine SWARTHOUT on 16 Jun 1868 in Fall River, Columbia Co., WI. Josephine was born in 1847 and died on 26 Jul 1919 at age 72.

+ 8311 M vi. Harry Westfall CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1879 in Brookfield, Linn Co., MO, died on 17 Mar 1939 in Mobridge, Walworth Co., SD at age 59, and was buried in Mar 1939 in Marion, Linn Co., IA.

+ 8312 M vii. Nelson Main CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1882 in Wells, Faribault Co., MN, died on 11 Nov 1918 in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, LA at age 36, and was buried in Nov 1918 in Marion, Linn Co., IA.

+ 8313 F viii. Vesta CONGER was born on 19 Jul 1874 and died in 1932 at age 58.

4661. Jennie May CONGER was born on 9 Apr 1860 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI and died on 25 Nov 1941 at age 81.

Jennie married Edgar J. PENDELL Dr. on 7 Jun 1887 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI. Edgar was born on 28 Dec 1857 in North Adams, Hillsdale Co., MI, died on 3 Feb 1923 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI at age 65, and was buried in Feb 1923 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI.

4662. Eugene Daniel CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1862 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI and died on 3 Jun 1952 at age 89.

General Notes:
Eugene Daniel Conger

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Eugene D. Conger was appointed by President McKinley in 1898 as a member of the Industrial Commission. His biography is in "Who's Who in America," in 1902. (CFA I, p. 171)

RESIDENCES: Grand Rapids, MI

Eugene married Bertha BRETZMAN on 19 Apr 1888 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Bertha was born on 28 Jan 1863 in Berlin, Germany.

8315 F i. Helen Eugenia CONGER was born on 28 Jul 1898 and died on 20 Mar 1970 at age 71.

4665. Luella D. CONGER was born on 25 May 1876 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI, died on 16 Apr 1971 in Horner, , MI at age 94, and was buried in Apr 1971 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI.

General Notes:
Luella D. Conger

DEATH-QUESTION: In what county did the death take place? The 1995 Rand McNally Commercial Atlas doesn't list a Horner, MI.

Luella married William Sumpter CADY. William died on 20 Nov 1921 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI and was buried in Nov 1921 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI.

+ 8317 M i. Eugene Conger CADY was born on 10 Sep 1911 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI.

4666. George Henry SHEPARD was born on 9 Sep 1859 in Penn Yan, Yates Co., NY and died on 29 Dec 1932 in Dimondale, Eaton Co., MI at age 73.

George married R. May CRITTENDEN on 26 Sep 1883. R. was born on 11 Mar 1862 in Winona Co., MI and died on 4 Oct 1954 in Eaton Co., MI at age 92.

+ 8318 F i. Vera Elsie SHEPARD was born on 2 Oct 1886 and died on 23 Jul 1976 at age 89.

8319 M ii. George Edward SHEPARD was born on 1 Sep 1890 and died on 21 Jan 1941 in Lansing, Ingham Co., MI at age 50.

George married Merta M. COOK in 1917. Merta was born on 10 Oct 1890 and died on 20 Apr 1968 at age 77.

General Notes:
Elsie Cordelia Shepard

AKA: Middle name listed as, Cordellia and Cordelia, on p. 787 of CFA I.

Elsie married Frank A. VERNOR on 1 May 1889. Frank was born on 7 Oct 1858 and died in 1913 at age 55.

4671. Emma Annette CONGER was born on 8 Mar 1848 and died on 25 May 1929 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY at age 81.

General Notes:
Emma Annette Conger

PARENTS: Simeon G. Conger and Phoebe Frances Buck

AKA: Nettie; Annetta Conger

Emma married Peter Wilbur STEINBERG, son of Isaac STEINBERG and Mary G. CLEMENT, on 1 Feb 1875. Peter was born on 19 Jan 1842 in Saratoga Co., NY and died on 14 Jun 1899 in North Lansing, Tompkins Co., NY at age 57.

8322 F i. Minnie Bell STEINBERG was born on 10 Dec 1875 in East Lansing, Tompkins Co., NY and died on 24 Apr 1978 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY at age 102.

8323 F ii. Mary Alice STEINBURG was born on 12 May 1878 in East Lansing, Tompkins Co., NY and died on 17 Sep 1965 in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA at age 87.

8324 M iii. Willis Conger STEINBERG was born on 15 Aug 1879 and died on 25 Mar 1949 in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY at age 69.

8325 F iv. Jessie Estelle STEINBERG was born on 26 Nov 1882 and died on 20 May 1971 in Cortland, Cortland Co., NY at age 88.

8326 F v. Jennie Hatch STEINBERG was born on 11 Jun 1884 and died on 23 Apr 1977 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY at age 92.

8327 M vi. John Clement STEINBERG was born on 21 Mar 1886 and died on 29 Aug 1932 in Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY at age 46.

8328 M vii. Benjamin Olin STEINBERG was born on 15 Aug 1890 and died on 14 Nov 1968 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY at age 78.

8329 F viii. Gertrude Louise STEINBERG was born on 21 Oct 1895 and died on 4 Jun 1980 in Mc Lean, Tompkins Co., NY at age 84.

4673. Willis Nathaniel CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1858 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY and died on 6 Jun 1941 at age 83.

General Notes:
Willis Nathaniel Conger

PARENTS: Simeon G. Conger and Phoebe Frances Buck

REFERENCE: See narrative account of the Willis Nathaniel Conger family for more about his branch. (CFA I, p. 536-552) [16-pages, dated 31 Dec 1958, written by George Perrigo Conger]

Willis married Mary Estella PERRIGO, daughter of William PERRIGO and Unknown, on 15 Sep 1880. Mary was born on 25 Oct 1858 and died on 17 Nov 1918 in Dallas, , TX at age 60.

8330 M i. George Perrigo CONGER Rev. was born on 18 May 1884 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY, died on 14 Aug 1960 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN at age 76, and was buried in Aug 1960 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY, Village Cemetery.

George married Agnes Diadana HULBURD, daughter of Roger William HULBURD and Mabel Julia NOYES, on 15 Oct 1913 in Hyde Park, Lamoille Co., VT. Agnes was born on 25 Jan 1888 in Hyde Park, Lamoille Co., VT.

+ 8331 M ii. Walter Cornelius CONGER was born on 16 Aug 1890 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY and died on 8 May 1979 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA at age 88.

4676. Frank CONGER was born on 21 May 1849 in New York and died in Mar 1901 at age 51.

General Notes:
Frank Conger

BIOGRAPHY: Biography in "Who's Who in New York," 1907. Can this be correct? The date of death has been listed as, March 1901.

4678. Benn CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1856 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY and died on 28 Feb 1922 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY at age 65.

General Notes:
Benn Conger

OCCUPATION: Merchant

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Member of the New York State Assembly.

HONORS: Biography in "Who's Who in New York 1907". Also mentioned in the Biography of Willis N. Conger, 1858.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 39 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

NAME-CONFLICT: "Benn (not Benjamin)" (CFA I, p. 539)

RELATIONSHIP: Florence Buck, wife of Benn Conger, was a distant cousin. (CFA I, p. 540)

DEATH-HEALTH_HISTORY: 28 Feb 1922, from a heart attack (CFA I, p. 551)

Benn married Florence BUCK, daughter of Jerome BUCK and Emily ARMSTRONG, in Jun 1880.

4689. Charles William Franklin GUERIN was born on 28 Feb 1852 in Rhea Co., TN, died about 14 Jul 1928 in Sheridan, Grant Co., AR about age 76, and was buried in Jul 1928 in Belfast, Grant Co., AR, Capes Cemetery.

General Notes:
Charles William Franklin Guerin

AKA: Frank

DEATH-CONFLICT: What was the date of death? CFA II, p. 315 lists, 28 Jul 1928 and CFA II, p., 316 lists, 14 Jul 1928.

CHILDREN-MARRIAGE: All of the children of Frank and Mary Ellen Guerin were married in the living room of the home they built at Mt. Valley, AR. This house was moved and still stands, as a museum, in Snow Springs, AR.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 316 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Charles married Mary Ellen RILEY on 29 Jun 1871 in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR. Mary was born on 8 Oct 1854, died on 18 Nov 1898 in Mt. Valley, Garland Co., AR at age 44, and was buried in Nov 1898 in Mt. Valley, Garland Co., AR, Geurin Cemetery.

+ 8339 F i. Mary_Ann Lillian Laura GUERIN was born on 31 Dec 1871 in Mt. Valley, Garland Co., AR and died on 27 Mar 1925 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 53.

8340 F ii. Malinda Victoria Arvine GUERIN was born on 4 Sep 1874 and died on 22 Mar 1926 in Oklahoma at age 51.

8341 F iii. Liza Cornelia GUERIN was born on 25 Mar 1876 and died on 29 May 1951 at age 75.

8342 M iv. Henry Elbert GUERIN was born on 6 Jan 1878 and died on 20 Feb 1920 at age 42.

8343 F v. Wealthy_Frances Jamie_Ellen Laura_Mae GUERIN was born on 12 Sep 1879 and died on 10 Dec 1965 in Texas at age 86.

8344 F vi. Ailcy_Lucinda Mary Elizabeth GUERIN was born on 11 Apr 1881 and died in 1885 at age 4.

8345 F vii. Nancy Lowestie Caroline GUERIN was born on 14 Apr 1883 and died on 25 Mar 1965 in California at age 81.

8347 F ix. Stella_Ada Theodosia Catherine GUERIN was born on 3 Feb 1888 and died on 16 Nov 1951 at age 63.

8348 M x. Albin Franklin Varnidore GUERIN was born on 1 Jun 1890 and died on 7 Jan 1959 in California at age 68.

8349 M xi. Hilbert Haywood GUERIN was born on 15 Dec 1892 and died on 18 Jan 1959 in California at age 66.

General Notes:
Martha Welton

DEATH: Death was after 9 Jan 1899 as she wrote in an autograph album of her daughter on that date.

Martha married John Francis HILL on 3 Aug 1879. John was born in 1856 in Arkansas.

+ 8350 F i. Nona Isabelle HILL was born on 24 Dec 1888 in Coal Hill, Johnson Co., AR, died in Aug 1973 in Auburn, King Co., WA at age 84, and was buried in Aug 1973 in Yakima, Yakima Co., WA, West Hills Memorial Park.

General Notes:
Peter Conger

PARENTS: Billiat Conger and Priscilla Dafoe

OCCUPATION: Blacksmith, sharpened miner's tools at Granite, MT

RESIDENCES: Granite, MT

Problem: Was the date of birth, 1842 or as listed on p. 425 & 804 of CFA I, Abt. 1856?

+ 8351 F i. Mabel Grace CONGER was born on 6 Nov 1878 in Austin, Lander Co., NV, died on 5 Nov 1963 in Camp Pendleton, San Diego Co., CA at age 84, and was buried in Nov 1963 in Lewiston, Fergus Co., MT, Lewiston Cemetery.

4695. James Allen CONGER was born on 11 Aug 1852 in Ontario, Canada and died on 26 Oct 1947 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT at age 95.

General Notes:
James Allen Conger

PARENTS: Billiat Conger and Priscilla Dafoe

NAME-CONFLICT: James Arthur (Allen ?) Conger, CFA I, p. 158

OCCUPATION: Stone mason

James married Elizabeth Maria ELLIS on 14 Sep 1869 in Listowell, , Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born on 29 Sep 1854 in Ontario, Canada, died on 13 Jun 1935 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT at age 80, and was buried in Jun 1935 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT.

+ 8353 M i. Mary Matilda CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1876 in Listowell, Ontario, Canada and died about 3 Jan 1957 in Burlingame, San Mateo Co., CA about age 80.

8354 F ii. Priscilla Doris CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1878 in Listowell, , Ontario, Canada and died in 1954 at age 76.

8355 M iii. Fred Allen CONGER was born on 12 Jul 1881 in Listowell, , Ontario, Canada.

8356 M iv. James Arthur CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1883 in Listowell, , Ontario, Canada and died on 25 Jun 1945 at age 62.

8357 F v. Florence Dillon CONGER was born on 14 Nov 1888 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT and died on 18 Jun 1904 at age 15.

8358 F vi. Eva Charlotta CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1889 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT and died on 4 Oct 1969 at age 79.

+ 8359 M vii. Emil Henry CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1891 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT and died on 29 Oct 1979 at age 88.

8360 M viii. Ernest CONGER was born in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT and died on 28 Aug 1899.

8361 F ix. Hazel Rae CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1898 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT and died on 31 Dec 1982 at age 84.

8362 F x. Lillian Mae CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1900 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT and died on 30 Jun 1986 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT at age 86.

4709. John CONGER Jr. was born on 25 Sep 1850 in Richmond, Lennox, Ontario, Canada and died on 24 May 1871 in Napanee, Lennox, Ontario, Canada at age 20.

John married Sarah Ann VINE, daughter of Edward VINE and Mary Ann ROBERTS, on 24 May 1871 in Napanee, Lennox, Ontario, Canada. Sarah was born on 16 Aug 1851 in Napanee, Lennox, Ontario, Canada, died on 22 Jun 1913 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at age 61, and was buried in Jun 1913 in Napanee, Lennox, Ontario, Riverside Cemetery.

+ 8364 M i. John Edward CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1872 in Napanee, Lennox, Ontario, Canada and died in 1937 at age 65.

8366 M iii. Harry Allen CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1876 and died in 1907 at age 31.

+ 8367 M iv. Manley J. CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1878 in Napanee, Lennox, Ontario, Canada.

+ 8369 M vi. Willis Seldon CONGER was born on 10 Sep 1885 in Napanee, Lennox, Ontario, Canada, died on 28 Jan 1958 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at age 72, and was buried in Jan 1958 in Brookside Cemetery.

+ 8371 F viii. Ruby Grace CONGER was born on 27 Feb 1891 in Napanee, Lennox, Ontario, Canada and died on 9 Jul 1957 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at age 66.

+ 8372 F ix. Bess CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1893 and died on 26 Mar 1978 at age 84.

General Notes:
Emanuel Conger

AKA: Mac; Manley Conger; Emanuel (Manly) Conger

OCCUPATION: Farmer

RESIDENCES: Richmond Twp., County of Lennox and Addington, Province of Ontario, Canada

PROBATE: LENNOX & ADDINGTON COUNTY LAND REGISTRY OFFICE - MICROFICHE
THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me Emanuel Conger of the township of Richmond in the County of Lennox and Addington and the Province of Ontario, mechanic, made this sixteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and six.

I revoke all former wills or other testamentary dispositions by me at any time heretofore made and declare this only to be and contain my last will and testament.

I direct all my just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses to be paid and satisfied by my executors hereinafetr named as soon as conveniently may be after my decease.

I give devise and bequeath all my real and personal estate of which I may die posessed in the manner following, that is to say;

I give, devise and bequeath to my wife Mahala Conger all my personal estate, notes and mortgages also the entire use and control of my real property so long as she lives my widow and remains unmarried.

I give, devise and bequeath to my son John Maxwell Conger so soon as the death of his mother or should she remarry my farm being part of the east half of the west half of lot number eleven in the first concession of the township of Richmond lying between the Deseronto and Slash Roads for his sole use and benefit absolutely forever.

I give, devse and bequeath to my daughter Francis Mary Conger so soon as the death of her mother or should she remarry my home, being the south part of lot number seventeen of the second range in the township of Richmond south of the Deseronto road for her sole use and benefit absolutely forever.

In the event of either of my children dying before they reach the age of twenty-one years and without heirs the property willed to he or she shall go to the other.

All the residue of my estate not hereinbefore disposed of I give, devise and bequeath unto wife Mahala Conger for her sole use and benefit forever.

And I nominate and appoint my wife Mahala Conger of the township of Richmond and my brother William Conger of the town of Napanee to be executioners of this my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and yaer first above written

WIT: Z.A. Grooms M.C. Bogart /s/ Emanuel Conger (seal)

Emanuel married Mahala MAXWELL. Mahala was born in 1855 and died in 1937 at age 82.

+ 8374 M i. John Maxwell CONGER was born in 1898 and died in 1972 at age 74.

General Notes:
William Allen Conger

QUESTION: Who was the mother of the children of William Allen Conger?

RESIDENCES: As of 1906, Napanee, Ontario, Canada

+ 8377 M ii. Edward Wilson CONGER was born on 29 Dec 1884 and died on 28 Sep 1943 at age 58.

+ 8378 M iii. Charles Garnet CONGER was born on 29 Mar 1886 in Napanee, Lennox/Addington, Ontario, Canada and died in Jun 1971 at age 85.

8379 F iv. Queenie May CONGER was born in 1887 and died on 4 Oct 1889 at age 2.

William next married Margaret PHILLIPS. Margaret was born in 1857 and died in 1936 at age 79.

William next married Eliza Jane SCOTT. Eliza was born in 1861 and died in 1890 at age 29.

4716. Benjamin Franklin CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1874 in Batavia, Wapello Co., IA and died on 25 Nov 1952 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA at age 78.

General Notes:
Benjamin Franklin Conger

MARRIAGE: Benjamin F. Conger, age 25, married Viloa [sic] M. Romoser [sic], 9
May 1900, at the home of Willard Ainsworth; Annie Ainsworth was the guardian of
Viola, [Monroe Co., IA]
(Source: Monroe Co., IA Marriage Book 10, p. 119 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1900, in Monroe Co., IA, Franklin Twp., page 26, #121
Benjamin Conger, 25, farmer, IA IN KY
Viola, 16, IA
Rebecka Conger, 62, widowed, KY SC KY, b. Feb 1838
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Benjamin married Viola Mae ROMOSHER on 9 May 1900 in Monroe Co., IA. Viola was born about 1884 in Iowa and died on 9 Feb 1904 about age 20.

8380 F i. Tacy Viola CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1901 and died on 28 Feb 1977 at age 75.

8381 F ii. Laura Maud Conger CALLENS was born on 9 Feb 1904 and died on 3 Feb 1981 at age 76.

Benjamin next married Jennie Williamson CLAYTON on 1 Apr 1909. Jennie was born on 8 Jun 1881 and died in 1933 at age 52.

8382 F i. Thelma Jewell CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1910 in Tucumcari, Quay Co., NM and died about 1971 about age 61.

+ 8383 F ii. Ruby Fern CONGER was born on 23 Oct 1911 and died on 9 Feb 1992 at age 80.

+ 8384 M iii. Robert Benjamin CONGER was born about 12 Dec 1912 in Tucumcari, Quay Co., NM, died on 30 Apr 1968 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI about age 55, and was buried in May 1968 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI, Punch Bowl Cemetery.

8385 M iv. Emory Raymond CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1914 and died in 1959 at age 45.

+ 8386 M v. Everett Le_Roy CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1917 in Tucumcari, Quay Co., NM and died in Dec 1946 at age 29.

+ 8387 M vi. Earl Edwin CONGER was born on 2 Mar 1920 in Tucumcari, Quay Co., NM and died on 2 Aug 1983 at age 63.

4717. Jacob Israel CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1876 in Batavia, Wapello Co., IA and died on 21 Sep 1956 at age 80.

General Notes:
Jacob Israel Conger

MARRIAGE: Married at the home of Mary M. Lott (Sarah's mother) in Guilford Twp., Monroe Co., IA. Jacob I. Conger to Sarah Isabelle Lott, [AKA Isa], m. 25 Apr 1900.
(Source: Monroe Co., Iowa Marriage Book 10, Reference No. 107 - furnished by Dot Lott)

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: The marriage place has also been reported as, Iola, Allen Co., KS.

CENSUS: 1900, in Monroe Co., IA, Franklin Twp., page 26, #113
Jacob Conger, 24, farmer, IA IN KY, b. Jan 1876
Isa, wife, 21, IA OH IN, b. Feb 1879
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Jacob married Sarah Jane Isabell LOTT, daughter of John R. LOTT and Mary Mc_CABE, on 25 Apr 1900 in Guilford Twp., Monroe Co., IA. Sarah was born on 18 Feb 1879 in Iowa and died on 22 Feb 1956 in Iola, Allen Co., KS at age 77.

+ 8389 F i. Edith Sadie CONGER was born on 18 May 1901 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA, died on 6 Feb 1975 in Ponca City, Kay/Osage Co., OK at age 73, and was buried in Feb 1975 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN.

+ 8390 F ii. Ruth Mary CONGER was born on 21 Nov 1903 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA and died on 24 Apr 1984 at age 80.

+ 8391 M iii. Carl Clarence CONGER was born on 17 Apr 1907 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA and died on 18 Jul 1992 at age 85.

+ 8393 F v. Hazel June CONGER was born on 1 Jun 1913 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA.

4720. Mary Elmira CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1847 in Iowa and died on 18 Apr 1921 in Grant Co., OR at age 74.

General Notes:
Mary Elmira Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Susan Parmellia Hall

Mary married Charles CROWLEY on 17 Sep 1862 in Pleasant Hill, Lane Co., OR. Charles was born on 14 Dec 1836 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD and died on 27 Jul 1917 in Long Creek, Grant Co., OR at age 80.

4722. Nancy Chioretta CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1850 in Iowa and died on 30 Mar 1894 in Myrtle Creek, Douglas Co., OR at age 43.

General Notes:
Nancy Chioretta Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Susan Parmellia Hall

NAME-CONFLICT: Nancy Chiretta Conger; Nancy Chioretta Conger, CFA II, p. 268

BIRTH-PROBLEM: 30 Aug 1850; 5 Aug 1850, CFA II, p. 268

Nancy married Linneaus Nathan BROWNING, son of Edmund Green BROWNING and Nancy CALLISON, on 12 Aug 1869 in Hancock Co., IL. Linneaus was born on 14 Dec 1844 in Carthage, Hancock Co., IL and died on 16 Dec 1903 in Placer, Josephine Co., OR at age 59.

+ 8408 M ii. David Lewis BROWNING was born on 18 Jun 1873 in Placer, Josephine Co., OR and died on 24 Mar 1905 in Placer, Josephine Co., OR at age 31.

8409 F iii. Idilda Chioretta BROWNING was born on 27 Aug 1875 and died on 19 Sep 1895 at age 20.

4723. Charles Washington CONGER was born on 13 Dec 1852 in Jefferson Co., IA and died on 15 Jan 1923 in Long Creek, Grant Co., OR at age 70.

General Notes:
Charles Washington Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Susan Parmellia Hall

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of Charles Washington Conger and Sarah E. Kemper.

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 13 Dec 1851 on the WFT 2274

Charles married Samantha Adeline SCROGGINS on 20 Sep 1876 in Pendleton, Umatilla Co., OR. Samantha was born on 23 Nov 1861 in Arkansas and died on 14 Sep 1889 in Long Creek, Grant Co., OR at age 27.

8412 F i. Letta Pamela CONGER was born on 1 Mar 1878 and died on 4 Oct 1956 at age 78.

+ 8413 M ii. John Melvin CONGER was born on 15 Jun 1880 in Long Creek, Grant Co., OR and died on 15 Oct 1955 in Hood River, Hood River Co., OR at age 75.

+ 8414 M iii. Thomas Lester CONGER was born on 2 Nov 1882 in Long Creek, Grant Co., OR and died on 23 Mar 1959 at age 76.

+ 8415 M iv. Grover Cleveland CONGER was born about 5 Dec 1884 in Long Creek, Grant Co., OR, died between Sep 1939 and 1941 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT, and was buried between Sep 1939 and 1941 in Sandy, Salt Lake Co., UT.

Rosetta married John Lyons CARTER on 18 Dec 1913 in Long Creek, Grant Co., OR.

Charles next married Adeline Alice BARR on 9 Jul 1890. Adeline was born in Iola, Allen Co., KS and died on 26 Jan 1899 in Garberville, Humboldt Co., CA.

+ 8418 F i. Alma Alice CONGER was born about 20 Jul 1892 in Long Creek, Grant Co., OR and died about 12 Apr 1929 in San Andreas, Calaveras Co., CA about age 36.

Charles next married Sarah E. KEMPER on 25 Jul 1900 in Healdsburg, Sonoma Co., CA. Sarah was born on 5 Aug 1867 in Guerneville, Sonoma Co., CA and died on 9 Mar 1946 in Long Creek, Grant Co., OR at age 78.

4724. Tacy Anzenette CONGER was born on 30 Mar 1857 in Jacksonville, Jackson Co., OR and died on 20 Mar 1910 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 52.

General Notes:
Tacy Anzenette Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Susan Parmellia Hall

Tacy married James Andrew WALLACE about 15 Jan 1877. James was born on 28 Jun 1853 in Salem, Yamhill Co., OR and died on 1 Aug 1912 at age 59.

+ 8419 F i. Lenora WALLACE was born on 18 Apr 1886 in Long Creek, Grant Co., OR and died on 19 Oct 1907 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA at age 21.

4725. John William CONGER was born about 7 Mar 1861 in Pleasant Hill, Lane Co., OR, died on 10 Jun 1929 in Grant Co., OR about age 68, and was buried in Jun 1929 in Fox, Fox Cemetery.

General Notes:
John William Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Susan Parmellia Hall

Problem: What was the date of birth? 7 Mar 1860 has been listed. 7 Mar 1861 on p. 242 of CFA II; 7 Mar 1860 and 7 Mar 1861 on p. 243 of CFA II. 7 Mar 1859, CFA I, p. 561.

DIVORCE: The marriage of John William Conger and Olive Baird ended in divorce.

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of John William Conger and Cora Adkins.

Problem: What was the date of marriage of John William Conger and Olive Baird? Two dates are listed in CFA I, Dec 1884 (page 164) and 21 Oct 1929 (page 561). Could the date 21 Oct 1929 be the date of death of Olive? Oct 1888, in CFA II, p. 242, Dec 1884 on p. 243.

BIOGRAPHY: John W. Conger
Among the many industries that have employed the hand of man, none are more ancient, more widely followed, and more necessary for the sustenance of the race than those of raising stock and farming. Grant county, [OR] has a wide awake, progressive and intelligent company of patriotic citizens who have given themselves to the prosecution of these industries and prominent among them is the gentleman of whom we now have the pleasure of writing and who has been instrumental in assisting materially in the development of the resources of the county and its substantial progress, as well as demonstrating his ability and good financiering in handling his own private affairs.

Mr. Conger was born in Lane county, Oregon, on March 7, 1861, being the son of Permelia (Hall) Conger, who migrated to that county, whither they had come from their native state, Indiana. Remaining with his parents, in working on the farm and in attendance upon the public schools, the minority of John W. was passed, and in 1879 he came direct to this valley and settled on his present place, which is six miles from Longcreek.

He took a pre-emption and also a homestead, and then bought one hundred and sixty acres more, which gives him the generous estate of four hundred and eighty acres. To the improvement and cultivation of this land he has given his careful attention since and the result is that unbounded success has been the meed of his endeavors.

In addition to this he handled sheep for two years immediately succeeding his advent here, then in company with his brother they handled them on share for eight years, wherein he has prospered continuously, owing to his vigilance in every detail and his sagacity and executive ability in manipulating the enterprise.

After the close of this time he sold the entire bands and alone bought cattle, which he has been handling since with his accustomed success and prosperity. His fine farm is well improved, having a comfortable house and large barn and other accessories.

The marriage of Mr. Conger and Miss Olive E., daughter of John P. and Harriet V. Baird, of Sumpter, occurred in October 1888, and they have become the parents of three children: Willard M., deceased; Addie B., deceased; Sadie Marie.

In 1881 Mr. Conger's parents removed from their donation claim in the Williamette valley to Longcreek where the mother is still living, but the father died in 1895. Mr. Conger is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, at Longcreek. He is one of the substantial and successful men of the county and actively interested in public matters, every manifesting uprightness and integrity.
[Note: Birth date and marriage date in the article differ from CFA. MCL]
[Note: Enoch Conger died, 6 Oct 1894. Susan Parmellia (Hall) Conger died on 15 Jan 1915. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 243 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Olive E. BAIRD, daughter of John P. BAIRD and Harriet V. UNKNOWN, in Oct 1888.

8420 F i. Sadie Marie CONGER was born on 2 Mar 1893, died on 17 Oct 1906 at age 13, and was buried in Oct 1906 in Sumpter, Baker Co., OR, Sumpter Cemetery.

8422 M iii. Willard M. CONGER was born on 29 Jun 1913, died on 29 Jun 1913, and was buried in Jun 1913 in Fox, Fox Cemetery.

John next married Cora ADKINS on 2 Jul 1911 in Fox, Grant Co., OR. Cora was born on 21 Apr 1870 in Lone Tree, Cass Co., MO.

4728. Henry Harrison CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1865 in Pleasant Hill, Lane Co., OR, died on 11 Jun 1956 at age 90, and was buried in Jun 1956 in Long Creek, Grant Co., OR, Long Creek Cemetery.

General Notes:
Henry Harrison Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Susan Parmellia Hall

CONFLICT-QUESTION: In CFA I, p. 227 Henry Harrison Conger is listed with two children. These children are not listed in CFA II, p. 115 and the dates of birth are in conflict. Which list of children is correct? The children from CFA I are:
Henry LeRoy Conger, 19 Sep 1904, Sumpter, Baker Co., OR
Virginia Conger, 26 Aug 1906, Austin, Grant Co., OR
See Also, CFA I, p. 560 which lists three children.

LAND: Henry Conger bought the Browning farm from the estate of Linneaus N. Browning in 1905. CFA I, p. 560.

Henry married Ella Myrtle HARRYMAN, daughter of Thomas B. HARRYMAN and Mary HEWITT, on 2 Sep 1901 in Long Creek, Grant Co., OR. Ella was born on 17 Apr 1882 in Salem, Marion/Polk Co., OR and died on 10 Sep 1907 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 25.

8425 M iii. Harold Harrison CONGER was born on 7 Aug 1906 in Josephine Co., OR and died on 15 Feb 1908 at age 1.

4729. Thomas Jefferson CONGER was born on 10 Mar 1867 in Pleasant Hill, Lane Co., OR, died on 22 Dec 1941 in Ontario, Malheur Co., OR at age 74, and was buried in Dec 1941 in Ontario, Malheur Co., OR.

General Notes:
Thomas Jefferson Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Susan Parmellia Hall

OCCUPATION: Farmer

Thomas married Grace SHIDLEY, daughter of William SHIDLEY and Unknown, on 6 Nov 1903 in Baker, Baker Co., OR. Grace was born on 30 Jun 1888 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, died on 23 Dec 1967 in Ontario, Malheur Co., OR at age 79, and was buried in Dec 1967 in Ontario, Malheur Co., OR.

+ 8426 M i. Harry Le_Roy CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1904 in Pleasant Hill, Lane Co., OR and died on 16 Oct 1943 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA at age 39.

+ 8428 M iii. Warren Gamalial CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1920 in Payette, Payette Co., ID.

4733. James Marshall CONGER was born on 10 Sep 1854 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, died on 20 Mar 1930 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT at age 75, and was buried in Mar 1930 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

General Notes:
James Marshall Conger

OCCUPATION: Railroad engineer

HOBBIES: Liked to fish and hunt; In his later years he enjoyed farming his small acreage and orchard in Jefferson Co., ID.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Latter-day Saints

James married Emma Bertha BLUEMEL, daughter of Ernst Wilhelm BLUEMEL and Frederika ADOLF, on 24 Nov 1883 in Almy, Uinta Co., WY. Emma was born on 5 Oct 1862 in Naustacht, Prussia, died on 8 Feb 1949 in Venice, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 86, and was buried in Feb 1949 in Venice, Los Angeles Co., CA.

+ 8429 M i. William James CONGER was born on 18 Sep 1884 in Evanston, Uinta Co., WY, died on 3 Jun 1967 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT at age 82, and was buried in Jun 1967 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

8430 F ii. Ethel May CONGER was born on 14 Nov 1886 in Evanston, Uinta Co., WY.

8431 F iii. Annie Estelle CONGER was born on 12 Jul 1888 in Green River, Sweetwater Co., WY.

8432 F iv. Nita Oweda CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1890 in Randolph, Rich Co., UT.

8433 M v. Afton Desmond CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1892 in Randolph, Rich Co., UT and died on 17 Aug 1955 at age 63.

8434 M vi. Otto Alvard CONGER was born on 17 Jun 1900 in Randolph, Rich Co., UT and died on 20 Apr 1956 at age 55.

4737. John Isaac CONGER was born on 29 Jan 1861 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA and died in 1933 in Salem, Marion Co., OR at age 72.

General Notes:
John Isaac Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Raised by another family for a while after the death of his father.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 300 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Lawyer

EDUCATION: While a student at Parsons College, Iowa he kept books and taught school. (CFA I, p. 309)

RESIDENCES: Santa Rosa, CA and later Oregon

John married Annice Lucy PORTER, daughter of Hiram M. PORTER and Annice ABBOTT, on 1 Aug 1880 in Healdsburg, Sonoma Co., CA. Annice was born on 22 Apr 1862 in Georgetown, El Dorado Co., CA and died in 1942 in Salem, Marion Co., OR at age 80.

+ 8435 M i. Omar Conkling CONGER was born on 11 May 1881 in Countyline, Wapello Co., IA and died in 1944 in Roseburg, Douglas Co., OR at age 63.

8436 M ii. Everett Stanley CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1883 in Wapello Co., IA and died on 13 Apr 1885 at age 1.

8437 F iii. Margaret Loeda CONGER was born on 2 Oct 1885 in Wapello Co., IA.

8439 M v. Rayno Porter CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1901 in Lebanon, Linn Co., OR.

4743. Julian Lonson CONGER was born on 8 Nov 1858 in Decorah, Winnesheik Co., IA, died on 6 Feb 1931 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE at age 72, and was buried in Feb 1931 in Greenwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Julian Lonson Conger

RECOLLECTIONS:
Julian L. Conger was 5'10 1/2" tall, weighed 145 pounds. He was born in Winnesheik county, Iowa. He served an apprenticeship in dry goods and grocery business; attended school at Cedar Valley Seminary and Des Moines University. He married, Ella, daughter of Deacon M. Strahan of Malvern, Iowas who was a dealer in live stock and president of four banks. Julian farmed a fine half section near Wayne, Nevada [sic, probably should be Nebraska]. He was devoted to his wife and family.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 414 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Winnesheik, Iowa

OCCUPATION: farmer

Julian married Louella Frances STRAHAN, daughter of James Miller (Deacon) STRAHAN and Frances Carolyn DAVIS, on 1 Sep 1881 in Malvern, Mills Co., IA. Louella was born on 26 Jan 1863 in Chariton, Lucas Co., IA and died on 1 Mar 1947 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE at age 84.

8440 M i. Clarence Ellsworth CONGER was born on 30 Jun 1882 in Malvern, Mills Co., IA and died on 4 Sep 1948 at age 66.

+ 8442 F iii. Roxie Vearle CONGER was born on 7 Jan 1890 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE and died on 11 Sep 1974 at age 84.

+ 8443 F iv. Luella Frances CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1891 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE and died on 24 Dec 1944 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 53.

8444 M v. Floyd La_Verne CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1898 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE and died in 1954 at age 56.

+ 8445 M vi. Omer T. CONGER was born on 28 Dec 1899 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE and died on 27 Apr 1967 in Anaheim, Orange Co., CA at age 67.

General Notes:
Anna Eunice Conger

RECOLLECTIONS:
Anna Eunice Conger was tall, of light complexion and blue eyes. She attended school at Malvern Academy, Des Moines University and Cedar Valley Seminary. She was a teacher of music.

She married, Robert Padgett, a merchant. His father was a farmer in England.

Her sons, Roy and Russell, both graduated from Denver High School. Roy was a wholesaler and Russell a banker. The younger children, Mabel and Raymond, lived at Ault, CO.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 414 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

4748. John Tyler CONGER was born on 25 Jun 1859 in Rochester, Fulton Co., IN and died in Aug 1936 in Richmond, , VA at age 77.

General Notes:
John Tyler Conger

COMMENT: John Tyler Conger was a distant cousin of President John T. Tyler.
[Note: No proof of this statement was given. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 325 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 8450 M i. Isaac Mallen CONGER was born on 13 May 1883 in Rochester, Fulton Co., IN, died on 24 Mar 1948 in Calumet City, Cook Co., IL at age 64, and was buried in Mar 1948 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN.

8451 M ii. John Bamford CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1890 in Rochester, Fulton Co., IN and died on 24 Apr 1951 at age 60.

John married Mattie L. DAVIS, daughter of William Andrew DAVIS and Sallie B. CHRISTIAN. Mattie was born on 3 Nov 1890 in Richland, Henrico Co., VA and died in Mar 1984 at age 93.

4754. Samuel Henry CONGER was born on 14 Jul 1876, died on 21 Mar 1951 in Peru, Miami Co., IN at age 74, and was buried in Mar 1951 in Peru, Miami Co., IN, Mount Hope Cemetery.

Samuel married Loia Miralda MYERS on 15 Oct 1899. Loia was born on 27 Mar 1882, died on 28 Nov 1949 in Peru, Miami Co., IN at age 67, and was buried in Nov 1949 in Peru, Miami Co., IN, Mount Hope Cemetery.

+ 8452 M i. Le_Roy L. CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1902 in Peru, Miami Co., IN and died in Nov 1969 at age 67.

+ 8453 F ii. Anna Mae CONGER was born on 18 May 1906 in New Waverly, Cass Co., IN.

+ 8454 M iii. Lewis M. CONGER was born on 29 Jun 1908 in Peru, Miami Co., IN.

+ 8456 M v. Willard George CONGER was born on 3 Jul 1916 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN and died about 1 Jul 1980 about age 63.

4763. Sarah Elizabeth FAIRCHILD was born on 31 Aug 1832 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ, died on 6 Oct 1908 in Berrien Springs, Berrien Co., MI at age 76, and was buried in Oct 1908 in Rose Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sarah Elizabeth Fairchild

OCCUPATION: After being widowed she was a hotel keeper, was a famous cook

Sarah married Harvey Lindsley SCOFIELD, son of Nehemiah SCOFIELD and Abigail EVERIT, on 7 Dec 1853 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ. Harvey was born on 15 Sep 1827 in New Jersey, died on 26 Oct 1880 in Niles, Berrien Co., MI at age 53, and was buried in Oct 1880 in Niles, Berrien Co., MI, Niles Cemetery.

8457 M i. Frank Leslie SCOFIELD was born on 24 Jan 1856 and died on 11 Aug 1858 in Niles, Berrien Co., MI at age 2.

8458 M ii. Everett Delonia SCOFIELD was born on 27 May 1858 in Illinois and died on 24 Dec 1927 in Niles, Berrien Co., MI at age 69.

+ 8459 F iii. Theodocia Fairchild SCOFIELD was born on 5 Dec 1860 in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., MI, died on 3 Dec 1929 in Berrien Springs, Berrien Co., MI at age 68, and was buried in Dec 1929 in Rose Hill Cemetery.

8460 M iv. William Henry SCOFIELD was born on 26 Oct 1863 and died in 1870 in Niles, Berrien Co., MI at age 7.

8461 F v. Sarah Elizabeth SCOFIELD was born on 23 Feb 1866 and died on 25 Jan 1937 in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., MI at age 70.

8462 F vi. Addie Lottie SCOFIELD was born in 1868 and died in 1869 at age 1.

8463 F vii. Lillie Irene SCOFIELD was born on 11 Dec 1870 and died in Mar 1895 in Berrien Springs, Berrien Co., MI at age 24.

4770. Peter Wicoff HUFF was born on 19 Sep 1843 in Durand, Shiawassee Co., MI and died on 18 Jan 1921 in Vernon, Shiawassee Co., MI at age 77.

Peter married Jane E. TROWBRIDGE, daughter of Prosper TROWBRIDGE and Eliza FOOT, on 14 Nov 1866. Jane was born on 14 Mar 1840 and died on 19 Dec 1918 at age 78.

+ 8464 M i. Leslie HUFF was born on 3 Feb 1869 in Belvidere, Boone Co., IL and died about 17 Mar 1948 in Durand, Shiawassee Co., MI about age 79.

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