!SOURCE: Tombstones records of Smith County, Kansas

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

BIOGRAPHY: The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois.

!Source: William Ordway's The House of Grimmet genealogies beginning on page 279.

!Source: William Ordway's The House of Grimmet genealogies beginning on page 279.

!Source: William Ordway's The House of Grimmet genealogies beginning on page 279.

BIOGRAPHY: Alora and Sam moved to San Diego in 1886.

BURIAL: Sam is buried at Piru, Ventura, California

MARRIAGE: Sam and Alora separated not too long after their children were born but they were n ever divorced.

!BIRTH: NOTE NOTE NOTE

RELI: Presbyterian

CHAN: DATE 16 JUN 1998

NOTE Obituary published in The Sun 27 Sep 1895.

"Millersburg, Ia Sept. 25 Martha Webster was born in Cayuga county, Ohio, Marth 18, 1834,and came with he parents to Io wa when two years of age. Wasunited in marriage with Robert Ritchey October 4, 1853. To thi sunion there was born eight children, one of whom died ininfancy. Of the seven survivors, fi ve reside in Pleasant Grovetownship. They are: Wm. D., Robt. W., and Miss Emma, all of whomre side beneath the parental roof. John and Mrs. Maggie Portlocknear Pleasant Grove village, Ja mes, of Umatilla county, Oregon,and Henry in Hall county, Nebraska.

Mrs. Ritcheys' christian life dates back to 1850 when but 16years of age, about which time sh e united with the SeparateBaptist church of which she remained a consistant member untiltha t organization became extinct which occurred several yearslater. For some cause best known t o herself she did not cast inher lot with any other organization of christians until within a few days of her death, when she became desirous of uniting withthe Cumberland Presbyterian ch urch of which part of her familyare members. Accordingly Rev. Penfold and some Elders of the church at Pleasant Grove visited her on Wednesday the11th inst,and in presence of a few neigh bors recieved her into the church.For a number of years she had been a great sufferer from so meincurable disease, which gradually preye upon her vitals untildeath released her from her s ufferings, when she peacefullypassed away Saturday morning September 14, at almost 4 o'clock, aged 6 years, 5 months, and 26 days. The funeral took placefrom her late reseidence Sunday a t 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev.Penfold, after which the remains were interred by the side ofh er late husband in the South Flint cemetery. The presence ofmore than one hundred and fift y of her friends and acquaintancestell better than words can express the high esteem in whic h shewas held by all who knew her. Besides the bereaved children whowill sadly miss the whol some counci of a loving mother, sheleaves also an aged mother, now past her eighty-fifth year , whofor several years has resided beneath her roof, and willcontinue to be cared for by he r grand-children.

The history of the family for the last thirteen months has beenone of sad bereavement. On Su nday, August 5, 1894, occurred thedeath of the young wife of he son Robt., leaving an infan t to becared for by others than a loving mothers hands. Again onSunday, September 2d, just f our weeks from the above date, theunexpected death of Robert, the elder, brought a ????ing we ightof sorrow to the hearts of the stricken family. The readres ofthe SUN will remember th e sad circumstances attending this ???????? ???? which, owing to the rapid decomposition o f theremains, necessitated the solemn rites being performed the samenight. About one week la ter the death angel called and deprivedthe father of the infant referred to above. And now t he motherhas gone to join the loved ones who have passed on before. Thesorrowing relatives h ave the sincere sympathy of the communityin their many sad bereavements. H. M. Evans." SOUR

NOTE Obituary published in The Sun 27 Sep 1895.

"Millersburg, Ia Sept. 25 Martha Webster was born in Cayuga county, Ohio, Marth 18, 1834,and came with he parents to Io wa when two years of age. Wasunited in marriage with Robert Ritchey October 4, 1853. To thi sunion there was born eight children, one of whom died ininfancy. Of the seven survivors, fi ve reside in Pleasant Grovetownship. They are: Wm. D., Robt. W., and Miss Emma, all of whomre side beneath the parental roof. John and Mrs. Maggie Portlocknear Pleasant Grove village, Ja mes, of Umatilla county, Oregon,and Henry in Hall county, Nebraska.

Mrs. Ritcheys' christian life dates back to 1850 when but 16years of age, about which time sh e united with the SeparateBaptist church of which she remained a consistant member untiltha t organization became extinct which occurred several yearslater. For some cause best known t o herself she did not cast inher lot with any other organization of christians until within a few days of her death, when she became desirous of uniting withthe Cumberland Presbyterian ch urch of which part of her familyare members. Accordingly Rev. Penfold and some Elders of the church at Pleasant Grove visited her on Wednesday the11th inst,and in presence of a few neigh bors recieved her into the church.For a number of years she had been a great sufferer from so meincurable disease, which gradually preye upon her vitals untildeath released her from her s ufferings, when she peacefullypassed away Saturday morning September 14, at almost 4 o'clock, aged 6 years, 5 months, and 26 days. The funeral took placefrom her late reseidence Sunday a t 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev.Penfold, after which the remains were interred by the side ofh er late husband in the South Flint cemetery. The presence ofmore than one hundred and fift y of her friends and acquaintancestell better than words can express the high esteem in whic h shewas held by all who knew her. Besides the bereaved children whowill sadly miss the whol some counci of a loving mother, sheleaves also an aged mother, now past her eighty-fifth year , whofor several years has resided beneath her roof, and willcontinue to be cared for by he r grand-children.

The history of the family for the last thirteen months has beenone of sad bereavement. On Su nday, August 5, 1894, occurred thedeath of the young wife of he son Robt., leaving an infan t to becared for by others than a loving mothers hands. Again onSunday, September 2d, just f our weeks from the above date, theunexpected death of Robert, the elder, brought a ????ing we ightof sorrow to the hearts of the stricken family. The readres ofthe SUN will remember th e sad circumstances attending this ???????? ???? which, owing to the rapid decomposition o f theremains, necessitated the solemn rites being performed the samenight. About one week la ter the death angel called and deprivedthe father of the infant referred to above. And now t he motherhas gone to join the loved ones who have passed on before. Thesorrowing relatives h ave the sincere sympathy of the communityin their many sad bereavements. H. M. Evans." SOUR

NOTE Obituary published in The Sun 27 Sep 1895.

"Millersburg, Ia Sept. 25 Martha Webster was born in Cayuga county, Ohio, Marth 18, 1834,and came with he parents to Io wa when two years of age. Wasunited in marriage with Robert Ritchey October 4, 1853. To thi sunion there was born eight children, one of whom died ininfancy. Of the seven survivors, fi ve reside in Pleasant Grovetownship. They are: Wm. D., Robt. W., and Miss Emma, all of whomre side beneath the parental roof. John and Mrs. Maggie Portlocknear Pleasant Grove village, Ja mes, of Umatilla county, Oregon,and Henry in Hall county, Nebraska.

Mrs. Ritcheys' christian life dates back to 1850 when but 16years of age, about which time sh e united with the SeparateBaptist church of which she remained a consistant member untiltha t organization became extinct which occurred several yearslater. For some cause best known t o herself she did not cast inher lot with any other organization of christians until within a few days of her death, when she became desirous of uniting withthe Cumberland Presbyterian ch urch of which part of her familyare members. Accordingly Rev. Penfold and some Elders of the church at Pleasant Grove visited her on Wednesday the11th inst,and in presence of a few neigh bors recieved her into the church.For a number of years she had been a great sufferer from so meincurable disease, which gradually preye upon her vitals untildeath released her from her s ufferings, when she peacefullypassed away Saturday morning September 14, at almost 4 o'clock, aged 6 years, 5 months, and 26 days. The funeral took placefrom her late reseidence Sunday a t 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev.Penfold, after which the remains were interred by the side ofh er late husband in the South Flint cemetery. The presence ofmore than one hundred and fift y of her friends and acquaintancestell better than words can express the high esteem in whic h shewas held by all who knew her. Besides the bereaved children whowill sadly miss the whol some counci of a loving mother, sheleaves also an aged mother, now past her eighty-fifth year , whofor several years has resided beneath her roof, and willcontinue to be cared for by he r grand-children.

The history of the family for the last thirteen months has beenone of sad bereavement. On Su nday, August 5, 1894, occurred thedeath of the young wife of he son Robt., leaving an infan t to becared for by others than a loving mothers hands. Again onSunday, September 2d, just f our weeks from the above date, theunexpected death of Robert, the elder, brought a ????ing we ightof sorrow to the hearts of the stricken family. The readres ofthe SUN will remember th e sad circumstances attending this ???????? ???? which, owing to the rapid decomposition o f theremains, necessitated the solemn rites being performed the samenight. About one week la ter the death angel called and deprivedthe father of the infant referred to above. And now t he motherhas gone to join the loved ones who have passed on before. Thesorrowing relatives h ave the sincere sympathy of the communityin their many sad bereavements. H. M. Evans." SOU R @S204@

CENSUS: 1850 census of Henry, Iowa shows: N. F. and Mary A. WHITE and children: Emeline, Rach el, John N., and Edward.

!DEATH: Cemetery record in Salem, Henry, Iowa.

!DEATH: Cemetery record in Salem, Henry, Iowa.

CENSUS: 1850 Census of Salem, Henry, Iowa shows: Paton Wilson, Hannah, Guilelmar (daughter) , Elizabeth. Thomas Snook, an 18 year old laborer was from New York was living with them.

1850 Census of Salem, Henry, Iowa shows: Samuel Wilson, Nancy, Henry C. Also living with the m is Abraham Spurgin, age 20 and born in Tennessee.

Cemetery record in Salem, Henry, Iowa.

Her name is also given as Sarah FRAZIER

!SOURCE: House of Grimmet "A Family Genealogy" by William L. Ordway

Henry County, Iowa Marriages 1836-1857. Compiled by Ruth L. Colby Fall of 1977. McDowell Pu blications 700 Griffin, Hartford, Kentucky 42347 Jorden and Sarah were married at the hom e Joseph Winslow.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

CENSUS: 1860 census of Old Berlin, Sangamon, Illinois shows: A. H. Wyckoff, E. and daughter , M. 1/f/IL.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.

CENSUS: 1860 census of Old Berlin, Sangamon, Illinois shows: M.S. Wikoff, M.E. and their chil dren: L. 4/f, W. 2/m, J. 1/m. Also William's brother, P.P. Wikoff 19/m.

!MARRIAGE: Marriage record of Sangamon, Illinois.