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     Elizabeth Elder was born on 15 January 1804 at Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH.¹ She was the daughter of William Elder and Ann Elizabeth Lily.¹

     Pius Lily Elder was born on 2 May 1810 at Meade, KY.¹ He was the son of William Elder and Ann Elizabeth Lily.¹ Pius Lily Elder died on 3 March 1878 at age 67.¹

     Mary Ann Elder was born on 15 November 1761.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Elder.¹ Mary Ann Elder died on 31 July 1842 at age 80.¹

     Bennett Elder was born in 1763.¹ He was the son of Charles Elder.¹ Bennett Elder died before 1804.¹

     Richard Elder was born on 16 April 1766.¹ He was the son of Charles Elder.¹ Richard Elder died on 6 April 1816 at age 49.¹

     John Elder was born in 1767.¹ He was the son of Charles Elder.¹

     Samuel Elder was the son of Charles Elder.¹ Samuel Elder died at died young.¹

     Charles Elder was born in 1772.¹ He was the son of Charles Elder.¹

     Walter Elder was born in 1774.¹ He was the son of Charles Elder.¹ Walter Elder died on 23 February 1842.¹

     Louisa Elder was born in 1839.¹ She was the daughter of James Elder and Mary Lynch.¹

     Anna Fought was born on 25 October 1824 at Fairfield, OH.¹ As of 2 May 1844,her married name was Downey.¹ She married Henry Downey, son of Henry Downey and Sally Lanfare/Lansford/Lansfore, on 2 May 1844 at Seneca, OH.¹ Anna Fought died in 1877 at Seneca, OH.¹

     Daniel W. Downey married Sivilla (?); Daniel's 1st wife.¹ Daniel W. Downey was born in 1824 at Seneca, OH.¹ He was the son of Henry Downey and Sally Lanfare/Lansford/Lansfore.¹ Daniel W. Downey and Henry Downey a D. Downey who owns land in sec. 22 which is next to where Henry owned land in 1829. Henry does not appear on the 1830 map.
in 1830 at Township Plat Map, Seneca Twp, Seneca, OH.² Daniel W. Downey appeared on the census of 1850 at Seneca Twp, Seneca, OH; Daniel, 24, Carpenter, OH
Savilla, 28, OH
Hannah, 10, OH. He married Lydia A Bearinger after 1855; Daniel's 2nd wife. date assumed.¹ Daniel W. Downey appeared on the census of 1860 at Crane twp, Wyandot, OH; M.B.Hough, 31, Carpenter, OH
Margaret, 31, PA
Aloise, 5, OH
Francis, 2, OH
D.W.Downey, 34, Preacher, PA
L.B., 22, OH
James W., 8, OH
Mary, 64?, Germany?

Both M.B. Hough and D. W. Downey are shown as property owners...and next door is:

Isaac Downey, 40, Carpenter, PA
Caroline, 27, OH
Amelia?, 8, OH
William, 2, OH
Caroline Oversate?, 8, OH
Adalene, 6, OH
Eliza, 2, OH. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Blendow Twp (probably Blendon), Franklin, OH; Daniel W., 55, Minister, OH, MD, IRE
Lydia B., 42, wife
Sarah E., 9. He was "newspaper account of the Downey reunion in 1904 it says DW Downey is the last of the original Downeys. My Mom was a baby and is mentioned in that article. She is still living and will be 101 in January. She says she remembers her folks visiting relatives in MD." in 1904.³ He died in 1915 at Blendon Twp, Franklin, OH.¹

     Henry Downey was "There are two Evangelical Association (Albright) churches within the township. The Trinity church is located two miles northwest of Amanda......The society is an old one, and prior to 1870 conducted its religious services at W. Meisey's residence, and in his wagon shed. Cedar Hill chapel is a building similar in character to the Trinity Church, and was erected one year later. Its membership exceeds fifty somewhat. Previously they held meetings at the adjoining school house, and at Reigle's residence. Among the early ministers of this church were Revs. Roch, Wolpert and Downey."³ He was born on 2 December 1822 at Fairfield, OH.¹ He was the son of Henry Downey and Sally Lanfare/Lansford/Lansfore.¹ Henry Downey married Anna Fought on 2 May 1844 at Seneca, OH.¹ Henry Downey died on 8 August 1896 at Tiffin, Seneca, OH, at age 73.¹

     Jacob Downey was born in 1839 at probably Fairfield, OH.¹ He was the son of Henry Downey and Sally Lanfare/Lansford/Lansfore.¹ Jacob Downey died after 1865.²

     Mary "Maude" Forquer was born on 8 October 1874 at Pleasant Twp, Perry, OH.¹ As of 13 November 1901,her married name was Elder.¹ She died on 26 January 1906 at Shawnee Twp, Perry, OH, at age 31.¹

     Her married name was Yoder.¹ Mary O. Elder was born on 18 January 1904 at Saltlick, Shawnee, Perry, OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Mary "Maude" Forquer.^1,2 Mary O. Elder died in March 1980 at age 76.¹

     George Elder died on 13 January 1906 at Shawnee Twp, Perry, OH, at age 0.¹ He was born on 13 January 1906 at Saltlick, Shawnee, Perry, OH.^1,2 He was the son of Mary "Maude" Forquer.^1,2

     Maude Catherine Elder was born on 13 January 1906 at Shawnee Twp, Perry, OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Mary "Maude" Forquer.^1,2 Maude Catherine Elder died on 24 August 1906 at Shawnee Twp, Perry, OH, at age 0.¹

     Ann Elizabeth Elder died on 21 January 1836 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH, at age 0.¹ She was born on 21 January 1836 at Reading Twp, Somerset, Perry, OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Elder and Mary Anna Snider.¹

     James Kerrigan died at Jackson Twp, Junction City, Perry, OH.¹ He was born in 1842 at PA.¹ He married Catherine Elder, daughter of John Elder and Mary Anna Snider, on 8 September 1867 at St. Joseph's Church, Somerset, Perry, OH.^1,2

     Ami E. Elder was born circa 1846 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Elder and Catherine (Caroline) Elder.¹ Ami E. Elder appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Joseph Elder at dwelling 198, Somerset, Perry, OH; Elder, Joseph, 34?, PA
Caroline?, 30?, MD
Ami E., 4, OH
James N., 3, OH
Caroline?, 2?, OH
Hines, George, 18, Cabinet Maker, OH
Elder, Nathaniel, 78, MD

It appears that Nathaniel is father of Caroline, not Joseph.

This family is next to John Elder, wife Mary and family.

     James N. Elder was born circa 1847 at OH.¹ He was the son of Joseph Elder and Catherine (Caroline) Elder.¹ James N. Elder appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Joseph Elder at dwelling 198, Somerset, Perry, OH; Elder, Joseph, 34?, PA
Caroline?, 30?, MD
Ami E., 4, OH
James N., 3, OH
Caroline?, 2?, OH
Hines, George, 18, Cabinet Maker, OH
Elder, Nathaniel, 78, MD

It appears that Nathaniel is father of Caroline, not Joseph.

This family is next to John Elder, wife Mary and family.

     Caroline Elder was born circa 1848 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Elder and Catherine (Caroline) Elder.¹ Caroline Elder appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Joseph Elder at dwelling 198, Somerset, Perry, OH; Elder, Joseph, 34?, PA
Caroline?, 30?, MD
Ami E., 4, OH
James N., 3, OH
Caroline?, 2?, OH
Hines, George, 18, Cabinet Maker, OH
Elder, Nathaniel, 78, MD

It appears that Nathaniel is father of Caroline, not Joseph.

This family is next to John Elder, wife Mary and family.

     Her married name was Vanatta.² Mary (?) married Elijah Vanatta.² Mary (?) was born circa 1762 at NJ.¹ She died after 1850.¹

     Elijah Vanatta married Mary (?).¹ Elijah Vanatta died before 18 February 1829 at Perry, OH.¹

     John Ambrose Elder was born circa 1838.¹ He lived in 1880 at Scottsdale, PA.¹

     Joseph Elder married Mary Catherine Elder.¹ Joseph Elder was born in 1814 at near Emmitsburg, Frederick, MD.¹ He was the son of Nathaniel Elder and Johanna Livers.¹ Joseph Elder witnessed the death of Mary Catherine Elder in 1845.¹ Joseph Elder married Elizabeth Brawner after 1845.¹ Joseph Elder witnessed the death of Elizabeth Brawner before 1860.¹ Joseph Elder lived in 1860 at with widowed sister Caroline, Perry, OH.²

     Mary Catherine Elder married Joseph Elder, son of Nathaniel Elder and Johanna Livers.¹ Mary Catherine Elder died in 1845.¹

      As of after 1845,her married name was Elder.¹ Elizabeth Brawner married Joseph Elder, son of Nathaniel Elder and Johanna Livers, after 1845.¹ Elizabeth Brawner died before 1860.¹

     William Elder was born at Lancashire, England.¹ He married Elizabeth Finch.¹ William Elder died before 15 October 1714 at Prince George, MD.¹