18. Mary Jane Emerson 1 (Catherine Buckingham , Mashel ) was born 2 1833 in Ohio.
1850 Census Harrison Twp., Darke Co., Ohio page 362a (have copy) - Mary J. Emerson, age 17, born Ohio, attended school within the last year.
1860 Census German Twp., Darke Co., Ohio page 097a (have copy) - Mary J. Anson, age 27, born Ohio.
1870 Census, Post Office Union City Ohio, Jackson Twp., Darke Co., Ohio, page 239a (have copy) - Mary J. Ansen (spelling on census), age 38, keeping house, born in Ohio, can read and write.Database: Ohio Marriages, 1803-1900
Name: ANSON, WILLIAM
Spouse: EMERSON, MARY JANE
Marriage Date: 12 Apr 1857
County: Darke
State: OH
Mary married William Anson on 12 Apr 1857 in Darke County, Ohio. William was born Aug 1835 in Ohio. He died 13 Feb 1907.
1850 Census, Harrison Twp., Darke Co., Ohio page 361b (have copy) - William Anson, age 15, farmer, born in Ohio, attended school within the last year.
1860 Census German Twp., Darke Co., Ohio page 097a (have copy) - William Anson, age 24, farmer, Value of Personal Estate 150, born Ohio.
1870 Census, Post Office Union City Ohio, Jackson Twp., Darke Co., Ohio, page 239a (have copy) - William Ansen (spelling on census), age 35, farm laborer, born in Ohio, can read and write.Database: Ohio Marriages, 1803-1900
Name: ANSON, WILLIAM
Spouse: EMERSON, MARY JANE
Marriage Date: 12 Apr 1857
County: Darke
State: OHANSON Wm. H.
of Union City, IN. Died his home o Columbus St, Wed, Feb 13, 1907 in the 72nd year of his age. His father, mother, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, his first wife, 1 son proceeded him; His first marriage was to Mary Jane Emerson of Darke Co, OH; by this marriage 2 sons were born, Samuel and Benjamin; some years after the death of his first wife he married Mrs. Adaline (Swisher) Cotter, with whom he lived till time of his death. He leaves wife, 1 son, 5 grandchildren, 1 stepdaughter to mourn.
-Union City Times, Friday, Feb 22, 1907
William and Mary had the following children:
+ 72 M i Samuel R. Anson was born 1858. 73 M ii Benjamin Anson was born 1862.
1870 Census, Post Office Union City Ohio, Jackson Twp., Darke Co., Ohio, page 239a (have copy) - Benjamin Ansen (spelling on census), age 8, born in Ohio, attended school within the last year.
19. Martin Van Buren Emerson 1 (Catherine Buckingham , Mashel ) was born 2 1839 in Ohio. He died 24 Jan 1906 in Asbury Park, NJ.
1850 Census, Harrison Twp., Darke Co., Ohio page 362a (have copy) - Martin V. Emerson, age 11, born in Ohio, attended school within the last year.
1860 Census, German Twp., Darke Co., Ohio page 097a (have copy) - Martin V. Emerson (spelled Emberson on Census), age 21, Farmer, Personal Estate 100, born Ohio.(Brother of Mary Jane Anson)
1870 Census, Greenville Twp., Darke Co., Ohio, page 177 (have copy) - Martin Emerson, age 30, daily laborer, Value of Personal Property 2000, born in Ohio. This Census shows Sarah J. Emerson, age 8, at school.
1880 Census, Greenville, Darke Co., Ohio, page 179b (have copy) - Martin Emerson,age 41. Living with his mother. The census shows a granddaughter, Ida, 18, also living with them.
1900 Census, Greenville, Greenville Twp., Darke County, Ohio, page 197b (have copy) - Martin V. Emerson, head, born in January 1839, age 61, married 10 years, born in Ohio, landlord, can read and write, owns home free and clear.Database: Family Data Collection - Individual Records
Name: Martin Vanburen Emerson
Parents: William Henry Emerson , Catherine Buckingham
Birth Place: Darke Co, Greenville, OH
Birth Date: 1838
Death Place: Asbury Park, NJ
Death Date: 24 January 1906Database: Family Data Collection - Deaths
Name: Martin Vanburen Emerson
Death Date: 24 January 1906
City: Asbury Park
State: NJ
Country: USA
Martin married (1) Kina G. on 1890. Kina was born Sep 1866 in Ohio.
1900 Census, Greenville, Greenville Twp., Darke County, Ohio, page 197b (have copy) - Kina G. Emerson, wife, born in September 1866, age 33, married 10 years, had two children, one still living, born in Ohio, can read and write.
Martin also married (2) Unknown.
They had the following children:
74 F i Ida Emerson was born 1862.
1880 Census Greenville, Darke Co., Ohio, page 179b (have copy) - Ida Emerson,age 18. Living with his father and grandmother.
21. Delphi Ann Buckingham 1 (David , Mashel ) was born 2 1839 in Ohio.
1850 Census Harrison Twp., Darke Co., Ohio page 362b (have copy) - Delphi A Buckingham, age 11, born in Ohio and attended school within the last year.
1870 Census Bloomington Post Office, Marion Twp., Monroe Co., Indiana page 381 (have copy) - Delphi A. Wolf, age 32, keeping house, born in Ohio.
1880 Census Lancaster Twp., Jefferson Co., Indiana page 33b (have copy) - Delphi A. Wolff (spelling on census), age 41, keeping house, born in Indiana.
Delphi married 1 Elihu Wolf 1 on 13 Jan 1857. Elihu was born 26 Nov 1836 in Wayne County, Indiana. He died 10 Mar 1913.
1870 Census Bloomington Post Office, Marion Twp., Monroe Co., Indiana page 381 (have copy) - Elihugh (spelling on census) Wolf, age 34, farmer, Value of Real Estate 1700, Value of Personal Estate 150, born in Indiana.
1880 Census Lancaster Twp., Jefferson Co., Indiana page 33b (have copy) - Elihu Wolff (spelling on census), age 47, carpenter, born in Indiana.
1910 Census Hollansburg, Harrison twp., Darke Co., Ohio page 75a (have copy) - Elihu Wolf, lodger, age 78, widower, born in Indiana, retired, pension, can read and write, veteran of the civil war.Database: Civil War Service Records
Name: Elihu Wolf
Company: G
Unit: 8 Ohio Cavalry.
Rank - Induction: Private
Rank - Discharge: Private
Allegiance: Union
. Elihu WOLF was born 26 NOV 1836 in Wayne County, Indiana, and died 10 MAR 1913. He was the son of 2. David WOLF and 3. Nancy DOUTHIT. He married Elizabeth MCDONALD 21 JAN 1855. He married Delphi Ann BUCKINGHAM 13 JAN 1857.
They had the following children:
+ 75 M i Franklin Wolf was born 1856. 76 F ii Alice Wolf was born 1858.
1870 Census Bloomington Post Office, Marion Twp., Monroe Co., Indiana page 381 (have copy) - Alice Wolf, age 12, at home, born in Illinois, attended school within the last year.77 F iii Snella Wolf was born 1860.
1870 Census Bloomington Post Office, Marion Twp., Monroe Co., Indiana page 381 (have copy) - Snella Wolf, age 10, born in Indiana, attended school within the last year.78 F iv Jennie Wolf was born 1863.
1870 Census Bloomington Post Office, Marion Twp., Monroe Co., Indiana page 381 (have copy) - Jennie Wolf, age 8, born in Indiana, attended school within the last year.
1880 Census Lancaster Twp., Jefferson Co., Indiana page 33b (have copy) - Jennie Wolff (spelling on census), age 17, at home, born in Ohio.79 F v Ida Wolf was born 1866.
1870 Census Bloomington Post Office, Marion Twp., Monroe Co., Indiana page 381 (have copy) - Ida Wolf, age 5, born in Indiana.
1880 Census Lancaster Twp., Jefferson Co., Indiana page 33b (have copy) - Ida Wolff (spelling on census), age 14, at school, born in Indiana.80 M vi George Wolf was born 1868.
1870 Census Bloomington Post Office, Marion Twp., Monroe Co., Indiana page 381 (have copy) - George , age 3, born in Indiana.
1880 Census Lancaster Twp., Jefferson Co., Indiana page 33b (have copy) - George Wolff (spelling on census), age 12, at school, born in Indiana.81 M vii Eddie Wolf was born 1871.
1880 Census Lancaster Twp., Jefferson Co., Indiana page 33b (have copy) - Eddie Wolff (spelling on census), age 9, at school, born in Indiana.82 F viii Annie T. Wolf was born 1880.
1880 Census Lancaster Twp., Jefferson Co., Indiana page 33b (have copy) - Annie T. Wolff (spelling on census), age 9/12, born in Indiana.
32. Milton L. Buckingham [scrapbook] 1 (Levi , Mashel ) was born 2 1840 in Darke County, Ohio. He died 1928 in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana and was buried in Union City Cemetery, Union City, Randolph County, Indiana.
My Notes
1850 Census Harrison Twp., Darke Co., Ohio page 365b (have copy) - Milton Buckingham, age 10, born Ohio, attended school within the last year.
1860 Census Harrison Twp., Darke Co., Ohio, page 5b (have copy) - Milton Buckingham, age 18, born in Ohio.
1870 Census Union City, Randolph Co., Indiana, page 501b (have copy) - Milton Buckingham, age 28, Plasterer, Value of Real Estate 300, Value of Personal Property 100, born in Ohio.
1880 Census Union City, Randolph Co., Indiana, page 196c (have copy) - M. O. Buckingham, age 39, Married, Plasterer, born in Ohio.
1900 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co. Indiana, page 212b (have copy) - Milton Buckingham, born December 1840, age 59, married 41 years, born in Indiana.
1910 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co, Indiana page 35a (have copy) - Milton Buckingham, age 69, married once for 50 years, born in Ohio, house plasterer, can read and write, owns home.
1920 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co, Indiana page 191a (have copy) - Milton Buckingham, age 78, married, owns home, no mortgage, can read and write, born in Ohio, plasterer.From Ray Buckingham's Notes
Levi and Laura's oldest son, Milton L. Buckingham (1840-1928) is our continuing link. Milton married Armina Ann Thurston (1842-1930) on September 21, 1860. Soon afterwards the young couple moved from Darke County to Union City. He soon became an expert plasterer and was associated with his cousins, George and Jefferson M. Buckingham as well as with my father, Harry B. Buckingham, in building and finishing many houses and other structures in and around Union City. Milton was well known in Odd Follow Lodge circles. It is said that he assisted in digging the first grave in Union City Cemetery. Oddly enough, Milton and Armina, were among the very first to be buried in the new addition to that original cemetery. They had 2 children, a daughter, Florence T. who born on August 21, 1861 and a son, Newton W. who was born in June, 1864.
Milton married 1 Armina Ann Thurston 1 on 21 Sep 1860. Armina was born 1842 in Darke County, Ohio. She died 1930 and was buried in Union City Cemetery.
1870 Census Union City, Randolph Co., Indiana, page 501b (have copy) - Armina Buckingham, age 27, born Ohio.
1880 Census Union City, Randolph Co., Indiana, page 196c (have copy) - Armina Buckingham, age 37, married, born in Ohio.
1900 Census Union City, Randolph Co., Indiana, page 196c (have copy) - Armina Buckingham, born December 1842, age 57, married 41 years, had two children 2, both still living.
1910 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co, Indiana page 35a (have copy) - Mina Buckingham, age 67, married once for 50 years, born in Virginia (census), can read and write.
1920 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co, Indiana page 191a (have copy) - Armina Buckingham, age 77, married, can read and write, born in Ohio.
1930 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co, Indiana page 143b (have copy) - Armina Buckingham, age 87, widow, can read and write, born in Ohio. Living with daughter.
They had the following children:
+ 83 F i Florence T. Buckingham was born 21 Aug 1861 and died 11 Oct 1935. + 84 M ii Newton W. Buckingham was born 25 Jun 1864 and died 6 Dec 1942.
36. Sylvester B. W. Buckingham 1 (Levi , Mashel ) was born about 1850 in Ohio. He died Oct 1881 and was buried 30 Oct 1881 in Union City Cemetery, Randolph County, Indiana.
1860 Census Harrison Twp., Darke Co., Ohio, page 5b (have copy) - Cilvester (spelling on Census) Buckingham, age 10, born in Ohio, attended school within the last year.
1870 Census Union City, Randolph Co., Indiana, page 502a (have copy) - Sylvester Buckingham, age 20, born in Ohio.
1880 Census Union City, Randolph Co., Indiana, page 197a (have copy) - S. B. W. Buckingham, age 29, married, plaster, born in Ohio.Database: Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920
Title: Marriage Record 1875-1879
Record Location: Randolph County Indiana
Compiled by Margaret Snyder
Spouse 1: Silvester Buckingham
Spouse 2: Martha J. Sutton
Marriage Date: 07 Feb 1875
County: Randolph
Original Source Page: 6
Name: Enes W. Polly
Sylvester married 1 Martha Jane Sutton 1 on 7 Feb 1875 in Randolph County. Martha was born 21 Jan 1857 in Indiana.
1880 Census, Union City, Randolph Co., Indiana, page 197a (have copy) - M. J. Buckingham, age 25, Wife, married, born in Indiana.
Database: Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920
Title: Marriage Record 1875-1879
Record Location: Randolph County Indiana
Compiled by Margaret Snyder
Spouse 1: Silvester Buckingham
Spouse 2: Martha J. Sutton
Marriage Date: 07 Feb 1875
County: Randolph
Original Source Page: 6
Name: Enes W. Polly
They had the following children:
85 F i Letitia Almira Buckingham 1 was born May 1876 in Indiana.
1880 Census, Union City, Randolph Co., Indiana, page 197a (have copy) - Lieutitia (spelling on Census) Buckingham, age 4, daughter, single, born in Indiana.Letitia married Alvin Robinson about 1896. Alvin was born Jul 1872 in Vermont. 86 F ii Lucy Lucretia Buckingham 1 was born 1877.
1880 Census, Union City, Randolph Co., Indiana, page 197a (have copy) - Lucretia Buckingham, age 3, daughter, single, born in Indiana.Lucy married Edward N. Scott. Edward was born 1878 in Minnesota. 87 F iii Lacecil Buckingham 1 was born 1879.
1880 Census, Union City, Randolph Co., Indiana, page 197a (have copy) - Lueecia (spelling on Census) Buckingham, age 1, daughter, single, born in Indiana.Lacecil married Hart.
38. Lydia Alice Buckingham 1 (Levi , Mashel ) was born 30 Sep 1855 in Darke County, Ohio. She died 4 Feb 1924 in Blissfield and was buried in Blissfield.
1860 Census Harrison Twp., Darke Co., Ohio, page 5b (have copy) - Lydia Buckingham, age 4, born in Ohio.
1870 Census Union City, Randolph Co., Indiana, page 502a (have copy) - Lydia Buckingham, age 14, born in Ohio.
1880 Census Greenville, Darke Co., Ohio, page 177a (have copy) - Lydia A. Osborn, age 23, married, keeping house, born in Ohio.
1920 Census Adrian, Lenawee Co., Michigan, page 153 a (have copy) - Lydia Osborn, renting, age 64, divorced, can read and write, born in ohio.Database: Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920
Title: Marriage Record 1875-1879
Record Location: Randolph County Indiana
Compiled by Margaret Snyder
Spouse 1: Morris Osborn, Jr.
Spouse 2: Lydia A. Buckingham
Marriage Date: 16 Dec 1875
County: Randolph
Original Source Page: 31
Name: W. O. Pierce
Lydia married Morris Osborn Jr. on 16 Dec 1875 in Randolph County.
1880 Census Greenville, Darke Co., Ohio, page 177a (have copy) - Morris Osborn Jr., age 28, married, sells buggies, born in Michigan.
Morris and Lydia had the following children:
88 F i Living 89 M ii Living 90 M iii Living 91 F iv Living 92 F v Living 93 F vi Living 94 M vii Living
39. Leonard Tilson Buckingham 1 (Levi , Mashel ) was born 2 Jul 1857 in Near Hollansburg, Darke Co., Ohio. He died 14 Jun 1935 in Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana and was buried 16 Jun 1935 in Union City Cemetery, Randolph County, Indiana.
My Notes
1860 Census Harrison Twp., Darke Co., Ohio, page 5b (have copy) - Leonard Buckingham, age 2, born in Ohio.
1870 Census Union City, Randolph Co., Indiana, page 502a (have copy) - Lenard (spelling on Census) Buckingham, age 12, born in Ohio, attended school within the last year.
1880 Census Union City, Randolph Co., Indiana, page 502a (have copy) - Leonard Buckingham, age 21, Son, Single, Harness Maker, born Ohio
1900 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 210a (have copy) - Leonard Buckingham, head, born July 1857, age 42, married 17 years, born in Ohio, carriage framer, owns mortgaged house.
1910 Census Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, page 165a (have copy) - Leonard T. Buckingham, age 52, married 27 years, born in Indiana, tanner? in the carriage business, can read and write, owns home.
1920 Census Richmond, Wayne Twp., Wayne Co., Indiana, page 47a (have copy) - Leonard T. Buckingham, owns mortgaged home, age 62, married, can read and write, born in Ohio, tanner?, carriage factory.
1930 Census Richmond, Wayne Twp., Wayne Co., Indiana, page 236b (have copy) - Leonard T. Buckingham, owns home worth 500, has a radio, age 75, married at 24, can read and write, born in Ohio, harness maker, harness store.Database: Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920
Title: Marriage Records 1882-1891
Record Location: Randolph County-Indiana
Part I- 1882 : 1887 Part II- 1887 : 1891 Compiled by Margaret Snyder 1967
Spouse 1: Leonard T Buckingham
Spouse 2: Victoria Lambert
Marriage Date: 14 Mar 1883
County: Randolph
Original Source Page: 6
Name: I. P. WattsUnion City Evening Times, Monday, June 17, 1935
Life's Work. - Of Leonard T. Buckingham comes to a close at his home in Richmond, Ind. - Was formerly on the police force in Union City and a prominent citizen.
Leonard Tilson Buckingham, 77, passed away Friday at his home at 115 North Nineteenth street in Richmond, Ind. He was born at Hollansburg, O., July 10, 1868 and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Buchingham.
He moved to Union City and was united in marriage to Miss Victoria Lambert. To this union were born one son, Frank E. Buckingham of Cambridge, Mass. and one daughter, Mrs. Maude B. Maher of Versailles, Ohio.
While in this city, he followed the harness business and served as city police.
In 1906 he moved to Richmond, Ind. and entered the Miller Harness Company where he remained until about three years ago when he retired on account of failing health.
Leonard Buckingham was a popular citizen, a type of man who always had a pleasant smile and word for everyone and was an active member of the I. O. O. F. lodge.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at the residence of the deceased in Richmond, Ind., conducted by Rev. C. B. Croxal, pastor of the Central Methodist Episcopal church of Richmond, Ind., of which he was a member.
Interment took place in the Union City cemetery.
From Ray Buckingham's Notes
Leonard Tilson Buckingham (1858-1935), youngest of the Levi and Laura Buckingham children, was born near Hollansburg, OH. He married Victoria Lambert (1861-1937), daughter of Jesse L. (b. 1825) and Marie Davis Lambert (b. 1827). (Victoria was a younger sister of Marietta Lambert, wife of George W. Buckingham). Family records indicate that Leonard, at one time, served as Union City's town marshal. For many years Leonard and Victoria lived in Richmond, In. where he followed the harness-making trade. Upon their deaths they were interred in Union City Cemetery on lot 595 in Germany Section with their graves being marked with a large marble monument. Also buried on this same plot are the father, Levi (1813-1900) and the mother, Laura Tilson Buckingham (1822-1897). Their graves are not marked.
Leonard married 1 Victoria Lambert 1 on 14 Mar 1883 in Randolph County. Victoria was born Jan 1861 in Indiana. She died Apr 1937 in Richmond, Indiana and was buried in Union City Cemetery, Randolph County, Indiana.
1900 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 210a (have copy) - Lambert Buckingham , Wife, born January 1861, age 39, married 17 years, had three children, two still living, born in Indiana, can read and write, attended school within the last year.
1910 Census Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, page 165a (have copy) - Victoria Buckingham, age 49, married 27 years, had 3 children, 2 living, born in Indiana, can read and write.
1920 Census Richmond, Wayne Twp., Wayne Co., Indiana, page 47a (have copy) - Victoria Buckingham, age 58, married, can read and write, born in Indiana.
1930 Census Richmond, Wayne Twp., Wayne Co., Indiana, page 236b (have copy) - Victoria Buckingham, age 69, married at 22, can read and write, born in Indiana.Database: Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920
Title: Marriage Records 1882-1891
Record Location: Randolph County-Indiana
Part I- 1882 : 1887 Part II- 1887 : 1891 Compiled by Margaret Snyder 1967
Spouse 1: Leonard T Buckingham
Spouse 2: Victoria Lambert
Marriage Date: 14 Mar 1883
County: Randolph
Original Source Page: 6
Name: I. P. WattsUnion City Evening Times, Monday, April 19, 1937
Passes Away - Mrs. Victoria Buckingham dies at her home in Richmond, Ind. - Was a former resident of Union City for a number of years.
Mrs. Victoria Buckingham, 76, formerly of this city and widow of the late Leonard Buckingham who was Chief of Police of Union City for a number of years, passed away at her home, 107 North Eighteenth street, in Richmond, Ind., last Friday as the result of a paralytic stroke suffered a week ago.
She was born in Union City, Ind. and was a life-long member of the Methodist church. She is survived by a son Frank, of Richmond, Ind., a daughter, Mrs. J. E. Maher of Versailles, O., a sister Mrs. John Olinger, Toledo, Ohio; a brother Dr. T. J. Lambert, Aurora, Ill. and a grandson.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence of the deceased in Richmond, Ind. by Rev. C. B. Croxell. Interment took place in the Union City cemetery.Ray Buckinghams notes
He married Victoria Lambert (1861-1937), daughter of Jesse L. (b. 1825) and Marie Davis Lambert (b. 1827). (Victoria was a younger sister of Marietta Lambert, wife of George W. Buckingham). Family records indicate that Leonard, at one time, served as Union City's town marshal. For many years Leonard and Victoria lived in Richmond, In. where he followed the harness-making trade. Upon their deaths they were interred in Union City Cemetery on lot 595 in Germany Section with their graves being marked with a large marble monument. Also buried on this same plot are the father, Levi (1813-1900) and the mother, Laura Tilson Buckingham (1822-1897). Their graves are not marked.
They had the following children:
+ 95 F i Maud A. Buckingham was born Apr 1886 and died 6 Mar 1962. 96 M ii Frank Edward Buckingham [scrapbook] 1 was born 8 Oct 1887 in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana. He died 1950 in Palm Beach County, Florida.
1900 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 210a (have copy) - Frank Buckingham, son, born October 1887, age 12, single, born in Indiana, at school, can read and write, attended school within the last year.
1910 Census Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, page 165a (have copy) - Frank E. Buckingham, age 23, single, born in Indiana, showman, traveling, can read and write.
1920 Census, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, page 80a (have copy) - Frank E. Buckingham, head, renting, age 32, married, can read and write, born in Indiana, salesman, real estate.
1930 Census Highland Park, Wayne Co., Michigan, page 152b (have copy) - Frank E. Buckingham, renting for $55, has a radio, age 42, married at age 26, can read and write, born in Indiana, buyer at Department store.
Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
Name: Frank Edward Buckingham
Death Date: 1950
County of Death: Palm Beach
State of Death: Florida
Race: White
Gender: MaleFrank married Zelda Mae (Nellie). Zelda died 1948 in Palm Beach, Florida.
1920 Census Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, page 80a (have copy) - Zelda M. Buckingham, wife, age 33, married, can read and write, born in Indiana.
1930 Census Highland Park, Wayne Co., Michigan, page 152b (have copy) - Zelda M. Buckingham, age 44, married at age 28, can read and write, born in Indiana, switchboard operator at apartment house.
Database: Florida Death Index, 1948
Florida Death Index 1877-1998
Name: Zelda Mae Buckingham
Place: Palm Beach
Gender: F
Race: W
Volume: 1304
Certificate: 10874
Death Date: 1948
44. George W. Buckingham 1 (Benjamin Franklin , Mashel ) was born 2 13 Sep 1840 in Hollansburg, Darke County, Ohio. He died 17 Feb 1904 in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana and was buried 17 Feb 1904 in Union City Cemetery, Randolph County, Indiana.
My Notes
1850 Census Greenfork Twp., Randolph Co, Indiana, page 166a. (have copy) - George W. Buckingham, age 10, attended school during the last year.
1860 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 128. (have a copy) - Geo. W.Buckingham, age 19, born in Ohio.
1880 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co, Indiana, page 165a. (have copy) - George W. W. Buckingham, age 40, Son, Widower, Plasterer, born in Ohio. (George is living with his parents)
1900 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 194b. (have copy) - George Buckingham, born September, 1840, age 59, married for 20 years. Plasterer, born in Ohio, can read, write, and speak English, owns home with no mortgage.Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
Name: George W. Buckingham
Spouse Name: Mary Francis Bailey
Marriage Date: 6 Mar 1862
Marriage County: Randolph
Performed By: J. P. Wilson Nickle
Source Title 1: Randolph County Indiana
Source Title 2: Marriage Record 1858-1865
Source Title 3: Compiled by Margaret SnyderIndiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
Name: George W. Buckingham
Spouse Name: Catharine Wolfe
Marriage Date: 21 Aug 1869
Marriage County: Randolph
Performed By: F. F. Simpson
Source Title 1: Randolph County Indiana
Source Title 2: Marriage Record 1865-1870
Source Title 3: Compiled by Margaret Snyder
OS Page: 5Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
Name: George W Buckingham
Spouse Name: Marietta Lambert
Marriage Date: 1 Oct 1881
Marriage County: Randolph
Performed By: J. P. Samuel R. Bell
Source Title 1: Randolph County Indiana
Source Title 2: Marriage Record 1879-1882
Source Title 3: Compiled by Margaret Snyder
OS Page: 5BUCKINGHAM George W.
George W. Buckingham b. S.E. of Hollansburg, Darke Co. , OH. Sept. 13,1840, died Feb. 17, 1904, 63y 5m 4d. Married Aug. 21, 1859 to Sarah C. Wolfe, 3 ch. 2 dts & 1 son. the dts living., son d. quite young. Wife d. April 19, 1879. On Oct. 1, 1881 he married Marietta Lambert of U.C. 6 ch. 3 sons & 3 dts. all livig. He was son of B.F. & Martha W. Buckingham. Interment: Union City Cemetery.
-Union City Times, Friday, Feb. 26, 1904From Ray Buckingham's Notes
George W. Buckingham (1840-1904) the older brother of my grandfather, Jefferson Monroe Buckingham was born in Harrison Township, Darke County, Ohio. He followed the plasterers trade in Union City and lived next door to my grandparents on land that was once part of their father, Benjamin Buckingham's farm. It was a large and spacious home site, featuring tall trees. George's first wife was Sarah C. Wolfe (1848-1879), she passing away while quite young. However, they did have three children: Clara, born in 1870, who married Allen Griffith, a Chicago dentist and they had no children; Esmittie, or Eva, was born in 1872 and she married Dubois Young who later became president of the Hupp Automobile Company. They had a son, Richard, last known to be living in La Jolla, California and their third child, William E. was born in 1874 and died in 1883 at the age of only 9 years.
George's second wife was Marrietta (Mary Etta) Lambert (1857-1937). They had six children, most of whom we remember. Edgar E. (1882-1929) worked at the Hub Finance Corporation in Union City and he was never married. Alonzo L. (1884-1971) married Frances Starbuck and they had one daughter, Joan,, who was married to Roland Davis (deceased) and they had a son, Charles. Alonzo was a sales representative of a major manufacturer of kitchen cabinets and lived in Arcanum, Ohio. Henrietta (Retta) was born in 1885. She married Vern Robinson, telephone company manager of Winchester, Indiana. They had two children: Richard, who never married and Miriam, who married James Hollingsworth and they had two children, namely Dr. Tom Hollingsworth of Muncie and Marietta,, who married Morris Klapper and they had three children. Retta passed away in 1971.
Ernest E. (1889-1913) never married. Alma, who was born in 1891 married Charles Ebling. After his death she married Carl Freese, also now deceased. She lives in Richmond, Indiana. Flora Mae, born in 1896, married James Wigmore and they had three children: Alma Louise, born in 1918, married Norman Joy and lives in Indianapolis. They have a son., Norman, who lives in Ft. Wayne and he has a daughter, Alletah and a son, Christian James. Harriette (1919-1947) had a son, Stephen Stewart. Flora's only son, Cecil,, born in 1920, lives in Illinois and has a son and four daughters. Flora's second husband, Perry Hughes, is deceased. She, like her sister, Alma, lives in Richmond, Indiana.
While living in Union City, the three girls, Retta, Alma and Flora, all worked at the telephone company office. My first year of marriage, 1929, Edgar hired me to mow their huge yard each Saturday. With the $1.25 he paid me we would take in the Sunday matinee and stop at Charlie Heitzman's confectionery afterwards for a soda or sundae. I also recall Retta's husband, Vern Robinson, making up his Rotary Club attendance quite often at our Union City Club. Their son, as I recall, was quite a basketball player at Winchester High School. The Buckingham girls always took particular delight in telling how they took care of me as a baby.
This particular line of male Buckinghams no longer exists.
MORE ABOUT GEORGE W. BUCKINGHAM FAMILYThe Lambert Connection
Philip Van Courtland Lambert was born in New Jersey, moved to Danville, Kentucky, then to Paint Creek in Preble County, Ohio. In 1843 or 1844 he moved to Jackson Township, Randolph County, Indiana. Philip served with the Ohio Militia during the War of 1812, being stationed at various forts along the frontier that stretched from Cincinnati to Lake Erie. His son, Jonathan was a mere lad while his father was away in the service of his country. Jonathon (1797-1869) and his wife Betsy (1791-1865) also lived in Jackson Township. Jesse Lambert, son of Jonathan and Betsy, served as a private with the 69th Regiment during the Civil War. He was discharged November 28, 1863. Jesse Lambert was the father of Mary Etta Lambert who became the second wife of George W. Buckingham and the mother of Earnest, Alonzo, Edgar, Retta, Flora and Alma Buckingham.
George married (1) Mary Francis Bailey on 6 Mar 1862 in Randolph County, Indiana.
Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
Name: George W. Buckingham
Spouse Name: Mary Francis Bailey
Marriage Date: 6 Mar 1862
Marriage County: Randolph
Performed By: J. P. Wilson Nickle
Source Title 1: Randolph County Indiana
Source Title 2: Marriage Record 1858-1865
Source Title 3: Compiled by Margaret Snyder
OS Page: 3
George also married 1 (2) Sarah Catharine (Kitty) Wolfe 1 on 21 Aug 1869 in Randolph County, Indiana. Sarah was born 1848. She died 19 Apr 1879 and was buried 20 Apr 1879 in Union City Cemetery, Randolph County, Indiana.
George's first wife was Sarah C. Wolfe (1848-1879), she passing away while quite young. However, they did have three children: Clara, born in 1870, who married Allen Griffith, a Chicago dentist and they had no children; Esmittie, or Eva, was born in 1872 and she married Dubois Young who later became president of the Hupp Automobile Company. They had a son, Richard, last known to be living in La Jolla, California and their third child, William E. was born in 1874 and died in 1883 at the age of only 9 years.
Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
Name: George W. Buckingham
Spouse Name: Catharine Wolfe
Marriage Date: 21 Aug 1869
Marriage County: Randolph
Performed By: F. F. Simpson
Source Title 1: Randolph County Indiana
Source Title 2: Marriage Record 1865-1870
Source Title 3: Compiled by Margaret Snyder
OS Page: 5
They had the following children:
97 F i Clara Buckingham 1 was born 1870.
1880 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co, Indiana, page 165a. (have copy) - Clara Buckingham, age 9, Granddaughter (Living with her father at his parents Benjamin Buckingham's farm), single, at School, born in Indiana.
Ray Buckingham's Notes
George's first wife was Sarah C. Wolfe (1848-1879), she passing away while quite young. However, they did have three children: Clara, born in 1870, who married Allen Griffith, a Chicago dentist and they had no children; Esmittie, or Eva, was born in 1872 and she married Dubois Young who later became president of the Hupp Automobile Company. They had a son, Richard, last known to be living in La Jolla, California and their third child, William E. was born in 1874 and died in 1883 at the age of only 9 years.Clara married 1 Allen Griffith D.D.S. 1. + 98 F ii Esmittie (Eva) Buckingham was born 1872. 99 M iii William (Willie) E. Buckingham 1 was born 1874. He died 12 Mar 1883 and was buried 17 Mar 1883 in Union City Cemetery, Randolph County, Indiana.
1880 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co, Indiana, page 165a. (have copy) - William Buckingham, age 5, Grandson. (Living with her father at his parents, Benjamin Buckingham's farm),Single, born in Indiana.
BUCKINGHAM Willie E.
Died in Union City, IN Monday March 12 Willie E. son of Geo. and Kitty Buckingham aged 8y 6m 10d.
-Union City Times, Sat. March 17, 1883
Ray Buckingham's Notes
George's first wife was Sarah C. Wolfe (1848-1879), she passing away while quite young. However, they did have three children: Clara, born in 1870, who married Allen Griffith, a Chicago dentist and they had no children; Esmittie, or Eva, was born in 1872 and she married Dubois Young who later became president of the Hupp Automobile Company. They had a son, Richard, last known to be living in La Jolla, California and their third child, William E. was born in 1874 and died in 1883 at the age of only 9 years.
George also married 1 (3) Marietta (Mary Etta) Lambert 1 on 1 Oct 1881. Marietta was born Apr 1857. She died 9 Apr 1937 in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana and was buried 12 Apr 1937 in Union City Cemetery, Randolph County, Indiana.
My Notes
1900 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 194b. (have copy) - Mary E. Buckingham, born April, 1875 age 43, Married for 20 years. Had 6 children, all are living, born in Ohio, can read, write, and speak English.
1910 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 49b (have copy) - Mary Etta (first names on census are almost unreadable) Buckingham, age 53, widow, had 6 children, 6 living, born in Ohio, can read and write, owns home with no mortgage.
1920 Census, Union City, Wayne Township, Randolph County, Indiana, page 188b (have copy) - Marietta Buckingham, mother, age 62, widow, can read and write, born in Indiana. (Living with son Edgar)
1930 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 152a - Marrietta (spelling on census) Buckingham, owns home worth $1500, age 72, widow, can read and write, born in Ohio.Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
Name: George W Buckingham
Spouse Name: Marietta Lambert
Marriage Date: 1 Oct 1881
Marriage County: Randolph
Performed By: J. P. Samuel R. Bell
Source Title 1: Randolph County Indiana
Source Title 2: Marriage Record 1879-1882
Source Title 3: Compiled by Margaret Snyder
OS Page: 5Union City Evening Times, Monday, April 12, 1937
Passes Away - Mrs. Mary E. Buckingham dies at her daughter's home in Winchester, Ind. - Had lived practically all her life in Union City.
Mrs. Mary Etta Buckingham, 80, passed away at the home of her daughter Mrs. Vernon Robinson in Winchester, Ind., Friday afternoon, after a two weeks illness.
She had been a life long resident of Union City and a member of the local Christian Church and a true Christian woman, who was universally loved by all who knew her.
Surviving are three daughters, Henrietta Robinson, Winchester, Miss Alma Buckingham, of Union City, and Mrs. Flora Hughes of Lima, O.; one son, A. L. Buckingham, of Winchester, one brother, Dr. T. J. Lambert of Aurora, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Jesse Olinger, of Tontagany, Ohio, and Mrs. L. T. Buckingham of Richmond; the following grandchildren, Miriam and Richard Robinson, Alma Louise, Cecil, and Harriett Wigmore, and Joan Buckingham.
The funeral took place this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Fraze Funeral Home, in charge of Rev. Ben Holroyd of the Christian Church. Interment in the City Cemetery.
From Ray Buckingham's Notes
Philip Van Courtland Lambert was born in New Jersey, moved to Danville, Kentucky, then to Paint Creek in Preble County, Ohio. In 1843 or 1844 he moved to Jackson Township, Randolph County, Indiana. Philip served with the Ohio Militia during the War of 1812, being stationed at various forts along the frontier that stretched from Cincinnati to Lake Erie. His son, Jonathan was a mere lad while his father was away in the service of his country. Jonathon (1797-1869) and his wife Betsy (1791-1865) also lived in Jackson Township. Jesse Lambert, son of Jonathan and Betsy, served as a private with the 69th Regiment during the Civil War. He was discharged November 28, 1863. Jesse Lambert was the father of Mary Etta Lambert who became the second wife of George W. Buckingham and the mother of Earnest, Alonzo, Edgar, Retta, Flora and Alma Buckingham.
They had the following children:
100 M iv Edgar E. Buckingham [scrapbook] 1 was born 16 Nov 1882. He died 1929.
My Notes
1900 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 194b. (have copy) - Edgar Buckingham, born April, 1882 age 17, Single, born in Indiana, Laborer, bge factory, can read, write, and speak English.
1910 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 49b (have copy) - Edgar Buckingham, age 29, single, born in Indiana, paper hanger, proprieter, can read and write.
1920 Census, Union City, Wayne Township, Randolph County, Indiana, page 188b (have copy) - Edgar B. Buckingham, head, owns house, age 37, single, can read and write, born in Indiana, mail carrier, (can not read the name of the post office).
From Ray Buckingham's Notes
Edgar E. (1882-1929) worked at the Hub Finance Corporation in Union City and he was never married.
While living in Union City, the three girls, Retta, Alma and Flora, all worked at the telephone company office. My first year of marriage, 1929, Edgar hired me to mow their huge yard each Saturday. With the $1.25 he paid me we would take in the Sunday matinee and stop at Charlie Heitzman's confectionery afterwards for a soda or sundae. I also recall Retta's husband, Vern Robinson, making up his Rotary Club attendance quite often at our Union City Club. Their son, as I recall, was quite a basketball player at Winchester High School. The Buckingham girls always took particular delight in telling how they took care of me as a baby.
This particular line of male Buckinghams no longer exists.+ 101 M v Alonzo L. Buckingham was born 30 Jul 1884 and died 16 Dec 1971. + 102 F vi Henrietta Buckingham was born Oct 1885 and died 1971. 103 M vii Ernest E. Buckingham 1 was born Apr 1889. He died Jun 1913 and was buried 1 Jul 1913 in Union City Cemetery, Randolph County, Indiana.
My Notes
1900 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 194b. (have copy) - Earnest (spelling on Census) Buckingham, born April, 1889 age 11, single, born in Indiana, at school for 9 months in the past year, can read, write, and speak English.
1910 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 49b (have copy) - Ernest Buckingham, age 21, single, born in Indiana, trimmer, carriage, can read and write.
From Ray Buckingham's Notes
Ernest E. (1889-1913) never married.104 F viii Alma Buckingham 1 was born 3 Apr 1891. She died Mar 1987 in Centerville, Wayne, Indiana.
My Notes
1900 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 194b. (have copy) - Alva (Census lists as Son, male) Buckingham, born April 1889, age 9, single, born in Indiana, at school for 9 months in the past year.
1910 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 49b (have copy) - Alma Buckingham, age 19, single, born in Indiana, operator, telephone, can read, write and atttended school within the last year.
1930 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 152a - Alma Buckingham, age 38, single, can read and write, born in Indiana, operator, telephone.
From Ray Buckingham's Notes
Alma, who was born in 1891 married Charles Ebling. After his death she married Carl Freese, also now deceased. She lives in Richmond, Indiana.
While living in Union City, the three girls, Retta, Alma and Flora, all worked at the telephone company office. My first year of marriage, 1929, Edgar hired me to mow their huge yard each Saturday. With the $1.25 he paid me we would take in the Sunday matinee and stop at Charlie Heitzman's confectionery afterwards for a soda or sundae. I also recall Retta's husband, Vern Robinson, making up his Rotary Club attendance quite often at our Union City Club. Their son, as I recall, was quite a basketball player at Winchester High School. The Buckingham girls always took particular delight in telling how they took care of me as a baby.
This particular line of male Buckinghams no longer exists.
Database: Social Security Death Index
Name: Alma Freese
SSN: 310-12-4910
Last Residence: 47330 Centerville, Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Born: 3 Apr 1891
Died: Mar 1987
State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (Before 1951 )Alma married (1) Living Alma also married (2) Living + 105 F ix Flora Mae Buckingham was born Oct 1896.
45. Amanda M. Buckingham 1 (Benjamin Franklin , Mashel ) was born Jul 1846 in Indiana.
1850 Census Greenfork Twp., Randolph Co, Indiana, page 166a. (have copy) - Amanda M. Buckingham, age 4, born in Indiana.
1860 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 128. (have a copy) - M. M. Buckingham (as written on Census), age 14, born in Indiana, attended school within the year.
1870 Census, Winchester Post Office, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 478b (have copy) - Amanda Mason, age 23, married, keeping house, born in Indiana.
1880 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 172a (have copy) - Amanda Mason, age 33, married, keeps house, born in Indiana.
1910 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 14a (have copy) - Amanda M. Mason, age 63, married 44 years, 4 children, 3 living, born in Indiana, can read, write.Database: Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920
Title: Marriage Record 1865-1870
Record Location: Randolph County Indiana
Compiled by Margaret Snyder
Spouse 1: William R. Mason
Spouse 2: Amanda Buckingham
Marriage Date: 10 Jul 1866
County: Randolph
Original Source Page: 28
Name: B. Polly Elder
Amanda married 1 William R. Mason 1 on 10 Jul 1866 in Randolph County. William was born Oct 1844 in Indiana.
1870 Census, Winchester Post Office, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 478b (have copy) -William Mason, age 24, married, farmer, Value of Personal Property 238, born in Indiana.
1880 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 172a (have copy) - William O.(on census) Mason, age 34, married, farmer, born in Indiana.
1910 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 14a (have copy) - William R. Mason, age 63, married 44 years, born in Indiana, farmer, can read, write, renting a farm.Database: Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920
Title: Marriage Record 1865-1870
Record Location: Randolph County Indiana
Compiled by Margaret Snyder
Spouse 1: William R. Mason
Spouse 2: Amanda Buckingham
Marriage Date: 10 Jul 1866
County: Randolph
Original Source Page: 28
Name: B. Polly Elder
Ray Buckingham's Notes
In order to set the scene we must go back to Richard Mason who was born in North Carolina about 1795. In 1805, as a boy, he came to Clinton County, Ohio where eventually he married Sarah Jackson and then moved on to Wayne County, Indiana thence in 1834 to Kosciusco County, Indiana. A son, Thomas J. Mason followed his parents as they made their moves. He had married Jane Polly, a native of Preble County, Ohio in 1830. Eventually the young couple and family left northern Indiana and settled on a farm in Wayne Township, Randolph County, Indiana near South Salem. At various times Thomas served as township assessor and also Justice of the Peace. Thomas and Jane had ten children with three of them, all brothers, providing the connection between the Buckinghams and the Masons. Milton married Angeline Conklin and they were the parents of Sarah Jane Mason Buckingham, my grandmother. William R. and Elihu, brothers of Milton, married Amanda M. Buckingham and Sarah E. Buckingham, respectively, both of whom were sisters of my grandfather., Jefferson Monroe Buckingham, and daughters of Benjamin Franklin Buckingham my great grandfather. It was kind of a triple connection.
As sort of a personal touch, I recall as a school boy the Hotel Mason, a long, narrow, rickety frame structure adjacent to the sidewalk at the northeast corner of Oak and Howard Streets. I also recall when it was torn down to make way for a Standard Oil Service Station that is now a laundry. I remember also the deteriorating old brick house fronting on West Oak Street that was once the farm home of Thomas Mason and family prior to that part of their farm becoming Mason’s Addition to Union City. Floyd Garver erected a beautiful home on that spot that in later years is surrounded by ugly encroachment perpetrated by the Body Company. In 1937 we purchased the house at 1011 West Oak Street, a part of that Mason’s Addition and lived there until moving to Ohio in 1954. A further note: my father, Harry E. Buckingham, and his contractor boss, Billy Stauffer,, built this very house some 25 years before.
They had the following children:
46. Jefferson Monroe Buckingham 1 (Benjamin Franklin , Mashel ) was born 2 9 Jul 1850 in Near Bethel, Wayne County, Indiana. He died 3 3 Dec 1942 in Union City, Indiana and was buried 4 5 Dec 1942 in Union City Cemetery, Randolph County, Indiana.
My Notes
1860 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 128. (have a copy) - Jefferson Buckingham, age 11, born in Indiana, attended school within the year.
1870 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 484a (have copy) - Jefferson Buckingham, age 20, born in Ohio, attended school within the last year.
1880 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co, Indiana, page 165a. (have copy) - Monroe Buckingham, age 26, Son, Single, Works on Farm, born in Indiana.
1900 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 194b. (have copy) - Jefferson Buckingham, born July, 1850, age 49, married at 18 years. Plasterer, born in Ohio, can read, write, and speak English, owns home with no mortgage.
1910 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 49b (have copy) - Jefferson Buckingham, age 59, married for 30 years. Plasterer, born in Indiana, carpenter, house, can read, write, owns home with no mortgage.
1920 Census, Union City, Wayne Township, Randolph County, Indiana, page 188b (have copy) - Jefferson Buckingham, head, owns farm, age 69, married, can read and write, born in Ohio, carpenter, in the community.
1930 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 152a - Monroe Buckingham, owns home worth $2000, age 79, married at 30, can read and write, born in Ohio.
Database: Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920
Title: Marriage Record 1879-1882
Record Location: Randolph County Indiana
Compiled by Margaret Snyder
Spouse 1: Jefferson M Buckingham
Spouse 2: Sarah J. Mason
Marriage Date: 24 Mar 1881
County: Randolph
Original Source Page: 5
Name: Wm. D. StoneUnion City Times-Gazette, Friday, December 4, 1942
Roe Buckingham passes away in Union City home.
Jefferson M. (Roe) Buckingham, 92, retired carpenter, died at 11:30 a. m. yesterday at his home, 1240 West Oak street, in the house he built in 1883.
A native of Wayne county, where he was born near Bethel on July 9, 1850, the son of Benjamine and Martha (Hiatt) Buckingham, the deceased could remember Union City when there was only one house west of High on Oak street. During his lifetime he assisted in building many homes and business houses in Union City.
Shortly after his birth, his parents moved to Darke county, Ohio, living there until he was nine years old when the family moved to Union City to a farm which extended past the Big Four railroad and included the Brookside addition in which the family home was located.
Mr. Buckingham attended old No. 1 school north of Union City. He was married in April 1880 to Sarah Jane Mason, who died in July 1941.
Surviving are four children, Harry E. and Clayton E., of Union City, Grover C. of Bellefontaine, Ohio, and Miss Bessie Buckingham, at home; and one sister, Mrs. Elihu Mason of west of Haysville.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p. m. at the Fraze funeral home in Union City in charge of Rev. Earl Lantz. Burial will be in the Union City cemetery. The body will remain at the mortuary, where friends may call.
Ray Buckingham's Notes
Grandfather Roe Buckingham, son of Benjamin Franklin and Martha Hiatt Buckingham, according to family records, was born on a farm near Bethel in Wayne County,, Indiana on July 9th, 1850. While grandfather was still a young lad the family moved across the state line into Ohio where they lived for a brief time before moving back to Indiana. Their new location was near Union City but in Wayne Township. The farm was of considerable acreage, a part of which was to later become Brookside addition to Union City. Grandpa got his meager education at Goosehaven School in yearly terms of two or three months. The school was located on Jackson Pike, about a half mile north of their farm home which was located on the same road.
Grandpa married Sarah Jane Mason., daughter of Milton and Angeline Conklin Mason, in 1880, she being 19 and he was 30 at that time. Grandma was born April 25, 1861 in a house that stood where the Union City post office now is located. At age 5 her parents took up homesteading in far away Jackson County, Minnesota. It was there in a little red schoolhouse that she got her education. She often related to me how she and her little friends were playing in the street at Northfield when the James gang rode in and robbed the bank. Minnesota winters were so severe and her father's health was not good so they returned to Indiana where they lived on a farm near Bartonia, Wayne Township, Indiana. It was soon after their return that she and grandpa were married.
After marriage grandpa worked briefly at Union City Cemetery. By 1883 the young couple was able to move into a house they had built themselves on a large Oak Street lot that was originally a part of great grandfather's farm. By this time grandpa was adept at the carpenter's trade. It was in this house that they lived out their entire lives. Impaired health kept grandma homebound for her last 20 years of life. There were 5 children including 3 sons: Grover, Harry (my father) and Clayton. The 2 daughters were Minnie, who was an accident victim while still an infant and Bessie, who never married. She lived with them until their deaths. Grover was a specialty upholsterer who married Maggie Resor and they had one son, Lawrence, all of whom have long since been deceased. Clayton E. was born in 1899 and he married Ruby Ethel Flory of Darke County, Ohio. He worked at the Union City Body Company while at the same time he developed a nursery and landscape business of successful proportions. Bessie was everybody's favorite aunt. As a young girl she went to work setting ads for the Union City Times. When it was sold, after a rest, she went to Troy and did the same type of work for the Daily News. She retired at age 72 and moved into an apartment in Union City. Only recently,, because of bad health and an accident, she moved into a rest home where she does remarkably well for a 94-year old person.
Note: Contrary to family records the Indiana census for 1850 states that great grandfather Benjamin Franklin Buckingham was living in Greensfork Township, Randolph County at the time of grandpa's birth. An interesting aside is the fact that both the Indiana and Ohio census reports list Benjamin as resident in 1860OBITUARY
Jefferson Monroe Buckingham (1850-1942) my grandfather
To the most of us here today, a century is a long time, as indeed it is. We are reminded of this fact because of the passing of a friend and neighbor, and a long time citizen of our city, whose life is revealed in brief in the following statements. More than 92 years ago, in the adjoining county of Wayne, Indiana,, near the village of Bethel, there lived Benjamin and Martha Hiatt Buckingham. Among the sons and daughters born to this pioneer couple was one son to whom they gave the name, Jefferson Monroe Buckingham, July 9, 1850.
While still quite young, his parents moved their family to German Township, now Liberty Township, Darke County, Ohio. When this lad was about 9 years old, the family came to occupy a farm that is now much included in the corporate limits of Union City,, along the western side of the city, known in part as the Brookside Addition.
He attended the old Number 1 School situated north of this farm somewhere near the location of the present new Disposal Plant, then called Goose Haven School.
He was married to Sarah Jane Mason in April of 1880. He followed the work of a carpenter all of his active years. He had much to do with the building and development of the city as we know it today. He was able to tell many interesting facts about its growth,, as he first knew it as a mere village, when there was but one house west of High St. on what we know as Oak Street.
He built his home at 1240 West Oak Street in 1883, the year of the destructive fire that swept a portion of our city that was along Pearl Street next to the railroads. So, for 83 years he lived on the land that was once his father's farm.
Mr. Buckingham was the father of three sons and one daughter. They are as follows: Bessie M. at home. Harry E. and Clayton E. of Union City and Grover C. of Bellefontaine, Ohio. The wife and mother died July 31, 1941.
Besides the children mentioned there are six grandchildren and five great grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Elihu Mason of Union City, one mile west of Haysville.
He passed away at 11:30 A.M. on December 3, 1942, aged 92 years, 4 months and 24 days.
Jefferson married 1 Sarah Jane Mason 1 on 24 Mar 1881 in Randolph County. Sarah was born 2 25 Apr 1861 in Union City, Indiana. She died 3 31 Jul 1941 in Union City, Indiana and was buried 4 2 Aug 1941 in Union City Cemetery.
My Notes
1900 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 194b. (have copy) - Sarah J. Buckingham, born April, 1861 age 39, married at 18 years. Had 5 children, 4 who are living, born in Indiana, can read, write, and speak English.
1910 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 49b (have copy) - Sarah Buckingham, age 48, married for 30 years, had 5 children, 4 living, born in Indiana, can read, write.
1920 Census, Union City, Wayne Township, Randolph County, Indiana, page 188b (have copy) - Sarah J. Buckingham, wife, age 58, married, can read and write, born in Indiana.
1930 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 152a - Jennie Buckingham, age 69, married at 20, can read and write, born in Indiana.Database: Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920
Title: Marriage Record 1879-1882
Record Location: Randolph County Indiana
Compiled by Margaret Snyder
Spouse 1: Jefferson M Buckingham
Spouse 2: Sarah J. Mason
Marriage Date: 24 Mar 1881
County: Randolph
Original Source Page: 5
Name: Wm. D. StoneUnion City Times-Gazette, Thursday, July 31, 1941
Union City woman dies suddenly. - Body removed to funeral home pending final arrangements.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Buckingham, 80, wife of Jefferson Monroe (Roe) Buckingham, died suddenly at 10 a. m. Thursday at her residence, 1220 West Oak street, Union City, of complications derived from a long period of declining health. She had been able to be up and about the house earlier Thursday morning it was said.
Survivors include the husband, three sons and one daughter.
The body was removed to the Fraze funeral home in Union City pending the completion of funeral arrangements which will be announced later.
Funeral services were held on Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Earl Lantz officiating. Interment was made in the Union City cemetery. She was born the daughter of Milton and Angeline (Conklin) Mason in Union City on April 25, 1861. She attended the Union City schools and was a member of the Church of Christ.
Surviving besides the husband Jefferson Monroe (Roe) Buckingham, are three sons, Harry E. and Clayton E. Buckingham, both of Union City, and Grover C. Buckingham of Bellefontaine, Ohio, and one daughter, Miss Bessie M. Buckingham, of Union City. One other daughter, Minnie B. Buckingham is deceased.
Ray Buckingham's Notes
OBITUARY Sarah Jane Mason Buckingham (1861-1941) my grandmother
Eighty years ago Union City was a small village situated in the midst of much unbroken forest land. It had its beginning a few years before.
Had you been in the village Apr. 25, 1861, you would have found the inhabitants rejoicing with their neighbor over the birth of a daughter. These people were Milton and Angeline Conklin Mason, and they gave their little daughter the name, Sarah Jane. There home stood on the village lot that is now the location of the present post office. The old house that was their home was torn away when the post-office was erected.
When she was 5 years old her parents went to Jackson County, Minnesota to live. That country was very new and sparsely inhabited at that date. She attended school in the little prairie schoolhouse and it was here she grew to young womanhood and taught school for awhile.
She returned to Union City with her parents a little later, and here married Jefferson Monroe Buckingham in 1880. This young couple moved to the present home site in 1883, and built with their own hands the present house which has been their home through all the succeeding years. Here their family of three sons and one daughter was reared to adult age except for one daughter, Minnie B., who died at the age of 1 years.
Surviving her are the husband, three sons,, Harry E. and Clayton E. of Union City and Grover C. of Bellefontaine, Ohio. One daughter, Bessie, at home. There are six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was the last of her father's family.
She was a member of the Christian Church for many years, having been baptized within the pastorate of M. W. Harkins. For 20 years or more she has not been away from her home but little,, because of impaired health.
She passed away from the scenes of earth July 31, 1941, having passed her 80th year.
In order to set the scene we must go back to Richard Mason who was born in North Carolina about 1795. In 1805, as a boy, he came to Clinton County, Ohio where eventually he married Sarah Jackson and then moved on to Wayne County, Indiana thence in 1834 to Kosciusco County, Indiana. A son, Thomas J. Mason followed his parents as they made their moves. He had married Jane Polly, a native of Preble County, Ohio in 1830. Eventually the young couple and family left northern Indiana and settled on a farm in Wayne Township, Randolph County, Indiana near South Salem. At various times Thomas served as township assessor and also Justice of the Peace. Thomas and Jane had ten children with three of them, all brothers, providing the connection between the Buckinghams and the Masons. Milton married Angeline Conklin and they were the parents of Sarah Jane Mason Buckingham, my grandmother. William R. and Elihu, brothers of Milton, married Amanda M. Buckingham and Sarah E. Buckingham, respectively, both of whom were sisters of my grandfather., Jefferson Monroe Buckingham, and daughters of Benjamin Franklin Buckingham my great grandfather. It was kind of a triple connection
.
As sort of a personal touch, I recall as a school boy the Hotel Mason, a long, narrow, rickety frame structure adjacent to the sidewalk at the northeast corner of Oak and Howard Streets. I also recall when it was torn down to make way for a Standard Oil Service Station that is now a laundry. I remember also the deteriorating old brick house fronting on West Oak Street that was once the farm home of Thomas Mason and family prior to that part of their farm becoming Mason's Addition to Union City. Floyd Garver erected a beautiful home on that spot that in later years is surrounded by ugly encroachment perpetrated by the Body Company. In 1937 we purchased the house at 1011 West Oak Street, a part of that Mason's Addition and lived there until moving to Ohio in 1954. A further note: my father, Harry E. Buckingham, and his contractor boss, Billy Stauffer,, built this very house some 25 years before.
They had the following children:
+ 107 M i Harry Earl Buckingham was born 8 Jul 1881 and died 1957. + 108 M ii Grover Cleveland Buckingham was born 30 Oct 1884 and died 1948. 109 F iii Bessie Mae Buckingham 1 was born 24 May 1887 in Union City. She died 14 Nov 1982 in Union City and was buried in Union City Cemetery.
1900 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 194b. (have copy) - Bessie M. Buckingham, born May 1887, age 13, Single, born in Indiana, at school, can read, write, and speak English.
1910 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 49b (have copy) - Bessie M. Buckingham, age 23, single, born in Indiana, can read, write.
1920 Census, Union City, Wayne Township, Randolph County, Indiana, page 188b (have copy) - Bessie M. Buckingham, daughter, age 32, single, can read and write, born in Indiana, compositor, newspaper office.
1930 Census Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 152a - Bessie Buckingham, age 41, single, can read and write, born in Indiana, type setter, Times printing.
Ray Buckingham's Notes
The 2 daughters were Minnie, who was an accident victim while still an infant and Bessie, who never married. She lived with them until their deaths. Bessie was everybody's favorite aunt. As a young girl she went to work setting ads for the Union City Times. When it was sold, after a rest, she went to Troy and did the same type of work for the Daily News. She retired at age 72 and moved into an apartment in Union City. Only recently,, because of bad health and an accident, she moved into a rest home where she does remarkably well for a 94-year old person.
Database: Social Security Death Index
Name: Bessie Buckingham
SSN: 305-12-2668
Last Residence: 47390 Union City, Randolph, Indiana, United States of America
Born: 24 May 1887
Died: Nov 1982
State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (Before 1951 )+ 110 M iv Clayton Everet Buckingham was born 4 Jul 1897/1899 and died 7 Apr 1995. 111 F v Living
47. Sarah Elizabeth Buckingham [scrapbook] 1 (Benjamin Franklin , Mashel ) was born 22 Feb 1854. She died 5 Jun 1945.
1860 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 128. (have a copy) - S. E. Buckingham, age 6, born in Indiana, attended school within the year.
1870 Census, wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 483b (have copy) - Sarah E. Buckingham, age 16. (Living with her brother George W. Buckingham and his wife Sarah)
1880 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 170a (have copy) - Sarah E. Mason, age 26, married, keeps house, born in Indiana.
1900 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 181a (have copy) - Sarah E. Mason, born Feb. 1852, age 48, married 23 years, born in Ohio, can read and write.
1910 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 3a (have copy) - Sarah E. Mason, age 56, married once for 33 years, had 7 children, six living, born in Indiana.
1920 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 158b (have copy) - Sarah E. Mason, age 66, married, can read and write, born in Indiana.
1930 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 3a (have copy) - Sarah E. Mason, age 76, married at 23, can read and write, born in Indiana.Database: Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920
Title: Marriage Record 1875-1879
Record Location: Randolph County Indiana
Compiled by Margaret Snyder
Spouse 1: Elihu H Mason
Spouse 2: Sarah E. Buckingham
Marriage Date: 17 Feb 1877
County: Randolph
Original Source Page: 28
Name: Nathan Woodbury
She had the following children:
+ 112 M i Roll Sheldon Buckingham was born 15 Jun 1872/1873 and died 18 Dec 1965.
Sarah also married 1 (2) Elihu H. Mason 1, son of Thomas Mason and Jane, on 17 Feb 1877 in Randolph County. Elihu was born 23 Dec 1854 in Indiana. He died 25 Aug 1933.
1880 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 170a (have copy) - Elihu Mason, age 25, married, farmer, born in Indiana.
1900 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 181a (have copy) - Elihu H. Mason, born Dec. 1854, age 46, married 23 years, born in Indiana, farmer, can read and write, owns mortgaged farm.
1910 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 3a (have copy) - Elihu H. Mason, age 55, married once for 33 years, born in Indiana, farmer, can read and write, owns mortgaged farm.
1920 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 158b (have copy) - Elihu Mason, owns home, age 65, married, can read and write, born in Indiana, farmer, general farm.
1930 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 3a (have copy) - Elihu H. Mason, age 75, owns and lives on farm, has radio, married at 22, can read and write, born in Indiana.Database: Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920
Title: Marriage Record 1875-1879
Record Location: Randolph County Indiana
Compiled by Margaret Snyder
Spouse 1: Elihu H Mason
Spouse 2: Sarah E. Buckingham
Marriage Date: 17 Feb 1877
County: Randolph
Original Source Page: 28
Name: Nathan Woodbury
They had the following children:
113 F ii Tlitha May Mason 1 was born 28 Dec 1877.
1880 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 170a (have copy) - Tlitha M. Mason, age 2, born in Indiana.114 M iii Charles Mason 1 was born 8 Jan 1879. He died 29 Jan 1879.
1 _UID BFA629CD692ED511B0470800460222F03115115 M iv Franklin M. Mason 1 was born 1 May 1880. He died 9 Mar 1933.
1880 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 170a (have copy) - Franklin M. Mason, age 2/12, born in Indiana.
1900 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 181a (have copy) - Frank Mason, born May 1880, age 20, single, born in Indiana, farm laborer, can read and write.116 F v Estla Mason 1 was born 1881.
1900 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 181a (have copy) - Estla Mason, born May 1881, age 19, single, born in Indiana, can read and write.117 F vi Ida Mason 1 was born 10 Jun 1883.
1900 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 181a (have copy) - Ida Mason, born June 1883, age 16, single, born in Indiana, at school, can read and write.+ 118 F vii Julia Etta Mason was born 28 Apr 1885 and died 1966.
49. James Martin Buckingham [scrapbook] 1 (Samuel , Mashel ) was born 22 Jun 1852 in Darke County, Ohio. He died 22/23 Dec 1930 in Darke County, Ohio and was buried 26 Dec 1930 in Lisbon Cemetery, Indiana.
My Notes
1860 Census, German Twp., Darke Co., Ohio, page page 96b. (have copy) - James M. Buckingham, age 7, born in Ohio, attended school within the last year.
1870 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co, Indiana, page 482b. (have copy) - James Buckham (spelling on Census), age 18, born in Ohio, attended school within the last year.
1880 Census, Jackson Twp., Darke Co., Ohio, page 421c (have copy) - James Buckingham, age 26, married, farmer, born in Ohio.
1900 Census, Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 215a - James Buckingham, born June 1852, age 47, married 25 years, born in Ohio, dealer, poultry, can read and write, renting home.
1910 Census, Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 31a. (have copy) - James Buckingham, head, age 59, married 36 years, born in Ohio, foreman in a poultry house, can read and write, renting. (Census indicates that James Madison's parents were born in Pennsylvania)
1920 Census, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 175b. (have copy) - James M. Buckingham, renting, age 67, married, can read and write, born in Ohio, poultry buyer.
1930 Census, Jackson Twp., Darke Co., Ohio, page 116b (have copy) - James Buckingham, brother, age 77, widower, born in Ohio. Living with sister Jennie Buckingham)State of Ohio death Index
James Buckingham, Darke County, December 23, 1930.Ray Buckingham's Notes
Since writing the above we have learned that Samuel Buckingham (1821-1915) and his wife, Sarah Jane Sell (1834-1910) as well as their son, James M. Buckingham (1852-1930) are all buried in marked graves in Lisbon Cemetery, north of Union City.
James married 1 Armilda Muldoon [scrapbook] 1 about 1875. Armilda was born 13 Jun 1853 in Meigs County, Ohio. She died 3 Jan 1925 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio and was buried 5 Jan 1925 in Union City Cemetery, Union City, Randolph County, Indiana.
1880 Census, Jackson Twp., Darke Co., Ohio, page 421c (have copy) - Armilda Buckingham, age 24, wife, married, keeps house, born in Ohio.
1900 Census, Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 215a - Armilda Buckingham, born June 1853, age 46, married 25 years, had 5 children, 2 living, born in Indiana, can read and write.
1910 Census, Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 31a. (have copy) - Armilda Buckingham, wife, age 58, married once for 36 years, had 5 children, 2 living, born in Indiana, can read and write.
1920 Census Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 175b (have copy) - Armilda Buckingham, age 66, married, can read and write, born in Indiana.State of Ohio death Index
Armilda Buckingham, Montgomery County, January 3, 1925.
(See scrapbook for copy of Death Certificate)
They had the following children:
119 M i William Henry Buckingham [scrapbook] was born 20 Sep 1876 in Indiana. He died 30 Mar 1949 in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio and was buried 2 Apr 1949 in Memorial Park, Montgomery County, Ohio.
1880 Census, Jackson Twp., Darke Co., Ohio, page 421c (have copy) - William Buckingham, age 3, son, single, at home, born in Indiana.
1900 Census, Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 215a - William Buckingham, born Sept. 1876, age 23, single, born in Indiana, day laborer, can read and write.
1910 Census, Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 31a. (have copy) - James Buckingham,son, age 33, divorced, born in Indiana, egg packer, cold storage, can read and write, renting.
1920 Census, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, page 1a (have copy) - Wm. Buckingham, head, renting, age 43, married, can read and write, born in Indiana, machinist, machine shop.
1930 Census, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, page 185b (have copy) - William Buckingham, head, renting $30 a month, age 54, married at age 44, can read and write, born in Indiana, assembler, factory.
William Henry Buckingham's World War I Draft Registration Card indicates that he was living in Dayton Ohio, working at a machine company and living with his mother.
(see scrapbook for Death Certificates)William married Nellie. Nellie was born 25 Nov 1884 in Ohio. She died 28 Jan 1974 in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio.
1920 Census, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, page 1a (have copy) - Nellie Buckingham, wife, age 35, married, can read and write, born in Ohio.
1930 Census, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, page 185b (have copy) - Nellie Buckingham, wife, age 45, married at age 35, can read and write, born in Ohio.
Social Security Death Index
Name: Nellie Buckingham
SSN: 275-64-4371
Last Residence: 45407 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States of America
Born: 25 Nov 1884
Died: Jan 1974
State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (1973 )
Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002 Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002
Name: Nellie Buckingham
Birth Date: Est. 1885
Gender: Female
Race: White
Residence City: Dayton
Residence County: Montgomery
Residence State: Ohio
Residence Country: United States
Death Date: 28 Jan 1974
Hospital of Death: Long-Term Care Facilities
City of Death: Dayton
County of Death: Montgomery
Certificate: 005352
Age at Death: 89
Certifier: Physician
Marital Status: Widowed
Census Tract: 0017120 M ii Frankie Buckingham was born about 1880 in Indiana.
1910 Census, Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 31a. (have copy) - Frankie Buckingham, son, age 30, single, born in Indiana, laborer, odd jobs, can read and write.121 F iii Mary Jennie Buckingham was born Sep 1890 in Ohio.
1900 Census, Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 215a - Jennie Buckingham, daughter, born Sept. 1890, age 9, single, born in Ohio, at school, can read and write, attended school in the last year.
1910 Census, Union City, Wayne Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana, page 31a. (have copy) - Mary J. Buckingham, daughter, age 19, single, born in Ohio, waitress, hotel, can read and write.