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     9. Cynthia3 Ward (Thaddeus2, Samuel1); born 24 March 1802 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; married Gilman L. Drew 24 February 1821 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; she died 10 August 1890 in Barton, Orleans Co., VT; buried in Welcome O. Brown Cemetery, Barton, Orleans Co., VT, Her tombstone is inscribed "Cynthia Ward// wife of// G. L. Drew// born// Mar. 24, 1802// died// Aug. 10, 1890."

     She is probably enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1820.1 Cynthia Ward is a legatee in the will of Thaddeus Ward on 21 January 1843 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. She is called "my Daughter Cintha Drew" and received one dollar. She appears as head of household in the census of 24 July 1860 in Barton, Orleans Co., VT, with Cynthia J. Drew, Lavina Drew, Ada Drew, William Drew, and John T. Drew.18 Cynthia Ward signed an affidavit on 3 February 1873 Barton, Orleans Co., VT, . This affidavit, which she signs as Cynthia Drew, states that Josiah and Susannah Ward were married in the "Autumn of 1813."

     Gilman L. Drew was born 1797 in Gilmanton, Strafford Co., NH, as calculated from his age at death. He died 9 March 1860 in Barton, Orleans Co., VT, The death record located in Montpelier gives his age at death as 36. This entry was taken from the tombstone record which actually reads age 63. I assume that somewhere along the copying trail the age was transcribed. He was buried in Welcome O. Brown Cemetery, Barton, Orleans Co., VT, The stone reads "Gilman L. Drew// died// March 9, 1860// ae 63."

     Known children of Cynthia3 Ward and Gilman L. Drew were as follows:

     10. Aaron3 Ward (Thaddeus2, Samuel1); born 10 March 1805 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; married Laura C. Freeman 12 December 1847 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, groom resides in Danville, bride resides in Waterford; his marriage to Laura C. Freeman was also listed as 14 December 1847 in Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT;19 he died 5 September 1878 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, d ae 73y 5m 25d; buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.

     His occupation is listed as a farmer. Josiah Ward was known to be the uncle of Aaron Ward. He is probably enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1820.1 He was head of household on the census of 1840 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.20 Aaron Ward is a legatee in the will of Thaddeus Ward on 21 January 1843 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. He received one dollar under the terms of the will and is named executor. He appears as head of household in the census of 12 September 1850 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Emma Desire Ward and Laura C. Freeman.21 He appears as head of household in the census of 4 June 1860 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Emma Desire Ward, Elijah Aaron Ward, Lydia Lovina Ward, and Laura C. Freeman.22 He posted bond in the amount of five thousand dollars on 3 August 1863 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, as executor of the last will and testament of his father Thaddeus Ward. He appears as head of household in the census of 6 July 1870 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Laura C. Freeman, Elijah Aaron Ward, and Lydia Lovina Ward.23

     Laura C. Freeman was born between 1821 and 1822 in VT daughter of Arad Freeman, Esq. of Waterford. She died 24 July 1899 in CA. She was buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . This monument is inscribed: "Aaron Ward// d. 5 Sept 1878// ae 73y 5m//

Laura C. Ward// d. in California// July 24, 1899// ae 78y;

"In memory of// Elijah A. Ward// who died & was buried// in Minn. 7 Dec 1882// ae 31y;

"In memory of// Emma D Ward// wife of C. W. Woodward// who died & was buried// in Kansas 18 Oct 1876// ae 29y//

Lydia L. Ward// b. 2 Sept 1854// d 26 Jan 1880." . Laura C. Freeman appears in the census of 12 September 1850, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Aaron Ward. Laura C. Freeman appears in the census of 4 June 1860, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Aaron Ward. Laura C. Freeman appears in the census of 6 July 1870, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Aaron Ward. Laura C. Freeman appears as Laura Ward in the census of 26 June 1880, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Elijah Aaron Ward, her son.

     Known children of Aaron3 Ward and Laura C. Freeman all born Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, were as follows:

     11. Benjamin3 Ward (Thaddeus2, Samuel1); born 19 March 1807 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; married Keziah Jackson 1 March 1832 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, by Daniel Jackson, M.G.

     His occupation is listed as farmer. . He is probably enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1820.1 He was head of household on the census of 1840 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.25 Benjamin Ward is a legatee in the will of Thaddeus Ward on 21 January 1843 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. He received one dollar. He appears as head of household in the census of 13 September 1850 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Sarah A. Ward, Thaddeus Ward, Alimida L. Ward, and Keziah Jackson.26

     Keziah Jackson was born 1809 in NH. She is probably enumerated in the household of Benjamin Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.25 Keziah Jackson appears in the census of 13 September 1850, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Benjamin Ward.

     Known children of Benjamin3 Ward and Keziah Jackson were as follows:

     12. Thaddeus3 Ward Jr (Thaddeus2, Samuel1); born 24 December 1808 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; married Mary O. Butterfield circa 1830; married Amelia M. Williamson 11 February 1869 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, age 55y, second marriage, still called Thaddeus Jr; he died 9 October 1893 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, cd: old age, d ae 84y 9m 15d; buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . This stone reads "Thaddeus Ward// b. 24 Dec 1800// d. 9 Oct 1896//

"Amelia Williamson// his wife// b. June 10, 1830// d. May 30, 1900"[I have a note marked to recheck this stone].

     His occupation is listed as farmer. He is probably enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1820.1 He was head of household on the census of 1840 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT.27 Thaddeus Ward Jr is a legatee in the will of Thaddeus Ward on 21 January 1843 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. He received one dollar. He appears as head of household in the census of 13 September 1850 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Mary J. Ward, Ann Ward, Malvina Ward, Mary O. Butterfield, and Helen Lucretia Ward.28 He appears as head of household in the census of 4 June 1860 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Mary J. Ward, Ann Ward, Helen Lucretia Ward, and Malvina Ward.29 He appears as head of household in the census of 6 July 1870 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Amelia M. Williamson.30 He appears as head of household in the census of 2 June 1880 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Amelia M. Williamson.31

     Mary O. Butterfield was born 31 March 1813 in Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT, calculated from age at death. She died 26 September 1868 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, cd: lung congestion, d ae 55y 5m 26d. She is probably enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Ward Jr in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.27 Mary O. Butterfield appears in the census of 13 September 1850, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Thaddeus Ward Jr.

     Known children of Thaddeus3 Ward Jr and Mary O. Butterfield were as follows:

     Amelia M. Williamson was born 10 June 1830 in NY. She died 30 May 1900. She was buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . This stone reads "Thaddeus Ward// b. 24 Dec 1800// d. 9 Oct 1896//

"Amelia Williamson// his wife// b. June 10, 1830// d. May 30, 1900." Amelia M. Williamson appears in the census of 6 July 1870, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Thaddeus Ward Jr. Amelia M. Williamson appears in the census of 2 June 1880, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Thaddeus Ward Jr.

     There were no known children of Thaddeus3 Ward Jr and Amelia M. Williamson.

     13. Samuel3 Ward (Thaddeus2, Samuel1); born 8 November 1810 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; married (1) Amanda Willard 20 March 1838 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, ceremony performed by Elder John Davis, MG; married (2) Rosaline A. Holton 17 January 1872 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; he died 9 May 1898 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, cause of death: heart failure, age 87 years 6 months 1 day; buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.

     Records identify Thomas Jefferson Ward as this Samuel Ward's brother. His occupation is listed as a farmer. He is probably enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1820.1 In 1838 Samuel Ward resided in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. He is probably enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.2 He was head of household on the census of 1840 in Goshen Gore, Caledonia Co., VT.33 Samuel Ward is a legatee in the will of Thaddeus Ward on 21 January 1843 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. He received part of the homestead farm as well as half of a 40 acre lot in Wheelock. He also received part of the rents and profit of both. He appears as head of household in the census of 12 September 1850 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Amanda Willard, Martha Maria Ward, Mary E. Ward, Samuel Ward Jr, and Nathaniel Mason Ward.34 He was afflicted with sciatic rheumatism circa 1860. He appears as head of household in the census of 4 June 1860 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Martha Maria Ward, Mary E. Ward, Samuel Ward Jr, Nathaniel Mason Ward, and Amanda Willard.35 He [brother of Aaron] served as surety for the bonded posted by Aaron Ward on 3 August 1863 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, as executor of the last will and testament of his father Thaddeus Ward. He appears as head of household in the census of 6 July 1870 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Martha Maria Ward, Mary E. Ward, and Nathaniel Mason Ward.36 He appears as head of household in the census of 3 June 1880 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Martha Maria Ward, Mary E. Ward, and Rosaline A. Holton.37 He received at the rate of $8 commencing 30 March 1883 on the service of his son Samuel Ward Jr. The pension was originally rejected, 29 Oct 1885, on the grounds that the claimant was not dependent on his son for support. Harrison Weeks signed an affidavit on 8 July 1884 North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in support of Samuel Ward . The declaration stated in part, "That I now live and ever have since we were born within one mile of Samuel Ward Sen the claimant." Samuel's financial status was described by his brother as the following: "He now owns or has in his possession the same home farm which might be sold for from ten to twelve hundred dollars. It could not be sold for more than $1200, I judge from the sale of adjoining farms within 18 months. The rent land in Wheelock could not be sold at any price, or at most at a nominal price. He now has 3 cows old and farrow worth $16 each, $48, one yearling $12, one horse 18 years old $40, 15 sheep two dollars each $30, making a total of $130" on 14 October 1884 North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. William Henry Harrison Rollins, his first cousin once removed, signed an affidavit on 3 March 1885 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, attesting to Samuel's financial status. This states in part, "I bought a farm adjoining the farm of the said Samuel Ward, and think that he would have hard work to sell his farm for one thousand dollars."

     Amanda Willard was born 17 June 1812 in VT calculated from age at death. She died 9 September 1861 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT. She was buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . This large monument is inscribed as follows: "Samuel Ward d. 9 May 1898 ae 87y 6m//"Amanda Willard his wife d. 9 Sep 1861 ae 49y 7m// "Rosaline A Holton his 2nd wife d. 1 Dec 1896 ae 75// "Orrin H. Young d. 11 Feb 1913 ae 78y// "Martha M. Ward his wife d. 24 Dec 1902 ae 62y// "Nathaniel H. d. 11 Mar 1841 ae 2y// "Samuel Ward, Jr. d. 9 May 1864 ae 18y 9m// Sons of Sam'l & Amanda Ward// "Mary E. d. 23 June 1907 ae 64y" There is an earlier tombstone, part of a group of nine, which reads "Amanda wife of// Samuel Ward// d. 9 Sep 1861// ae 49y 2m 22d." She is probably enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.2 Amanda Willard appears as Amanda Ward in the census of 12 September 1850, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Samuel Ward. Amanda Willard appears in the census of 4 June 1860, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Samuel Ward.

     Known children of Samuel3 Ward and Amanda Willard all born Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, were as follows:

     Rosaline A. Holton was born 1821 in VT. She died 1 December 1896 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, cd: heart disease, d ae 75y. She was buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.

Rosaline A. Holton, listed as Rosaline Ward, is enumerated in the census of 3 June 1880, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Samuel Ward.

     There were no known children of Samuel3 Ward and Rosaline A. Holton.

     14. Belinda3 Ward (Thaddeus2, Samuel1); born 19 February 1815 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; married (1) as his second wife, her brother-in-law Amasa Ford Clark 29 February 1844 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT;

     No record of her death has yet been found . The only record of the death of a Belinda Clark found in the Vermont vital records indexes is that of a Belinda Clark, age 74 years 1 month 7 days, daughter of John and Abigail Wilcox, who died in Brookfield, 15 March 1885. No husband's name was given on this record.

     She is probably enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1820.1 Belinda Ward is a legatee in the will of Thaddeus Ward on 21 January 1843 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. She received the sum of two hundred dollars in household furniture or cattle or sheep. She is unmarried at this time. Belinda Ward, listed as Belinda Clark, is enumerated in the census of 9 August 1850, Glover, Orleans Co., VT, in the household of Amasa Ford Clark.

     Amasa Ford Clark was born 1811 in VT. He married (1) Clarissa Danford Ward, daughter of Thaddeus Ward and Lovey Daniels, circa 1840. No record of his death has been found . The Vermont vital records indexes of 1871-1908 and 1909-1941 have been searched. His occupation is listed as a farmer. He appears as head of household in the census of 9 August 1850 in Glover, Orleans Co., VT, with Belinda Ward, Thomas G. Clark, Clarissa B. Clark, and Thaddeus Ward Drew.41

     Known children of Belinda3 Ward and Amasa Ford Clark were:

     15. Abigail P.3 Ward (Thaddeus2, Samuel1); born 21 May 1817 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; married John P. Weeks 25 March 1834 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; she died 23 January 1846 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, d ae 28y; buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . Her inscription reads "Abbie wife of John Weeks// d. 23 Jan 1846 ae 29."

     She is probably enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1820.1 She is probably enumerated in the household of John P. Weeks in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.42 Abigail P. Ward is a legatee in the will of Thaddeus Ward on 21 January 1843 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. She is named "my Daughter Abigail P. Weeks" and received one dollar. She is memorialized on the tombstone of John P. Weeks in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.43

     John P. Weeks was born 14 April 1812 calculated from age at death. He was born 26 April 1812 in Caledonia Co., VT. He married (2), after the death of Abigail, her sister Hannah Ward, daughter of Thaddeus Ward and Lovey Daniels, 31 May 1846 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. He died 21 June 1882 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, cd: consumption, d ae 70y 2m 7d. He was buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . This is a large monument covering the family of John P. Weeks. It is inscribed as follows: "Abbie wife of John Weeks// d. 23 Jan 1846 ae 29; "Sam'l d. 18 May 1835 ae 1m// John P. d. 26 Nov 1840 ae 2y// Ruth wife of H. Morse d. 3 June 1855 ae 24// Abbie d. 12 June 1865 ae 22//

Emily E. d. 26 Mar 1871 ae 34// Children of John P. & Abbie Weeks; "J. P. Weeks b.// 26 Apr 1812 d. 21 June 1882// P A Weeks 1860-1935; "Hannah his 2nd wife// b. 31 May 1825 d. 22 Mar 1886; "Malissa d. 26 Jun 1865 ae 18// Olive B. d. 23 Jun 1865 ae 14// Abram H. d. 5 Aug 1865 ae 12// Abram H. 2nd b. 18 Sep 1867 d. 27 Mar 1888// Children of J. P. & Hannah Weeks." His occupation is listed as a farmer. He was head of household on the census of 1840 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.42 He appears as head of household in the census of 12 September 1850 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Hannah Ward, John P. Weeks Jr., Emily E. Weeks, Malissa Weeks, and Ruth Weeks.44 He appears as head of household in the census of 4 June 1860 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Hannah Ward, John P. Weeks Jr., Abbie Weeks, Emily E. Weeks, Malissa Weeks, Olive B. Weeks, Abram H. Weeks, Hannah Weeks, Peter Weeks, and Ruth Weeks.45 He appears as head of household in the census of 6 July 1870 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Hannah Ward, Emily E. Weeks, John P. Weeks Jr., Melissa Weeks, Cynthia Weeks, Betsey Weeks, Peter Weeks, Hannah Weeks, and Abram H. Weeks 2nd.46 He appears as head of household in the census of 3 June 1880 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Hannah Ward, Abram H. Weeks 2nd, Peter Weeks, Betsey Weeks, Cynthia Weeks, and Melissa Weeks.47

     Known children of Abigail P.3 Ward and John P. Weeks were as follows:

     16. Clarissa Danford3 Ward (Thaddeus2, Samuel1); born 11 January 1819 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; married Amasa Ford Clark circa 1840; she died 19 July 1843 in Glover, Orleans Co., VT.

     She is probably enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1820.1 She is probably enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.2 Clarissa Danford Ward is a legatee in the will of Thaddeus Ward on 21 January 1843 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. She is called "my Daughter Clariss D. Clarke" and received one dollar.

     Amasa Ford Clark was born 1811 in VT. He married (2) after the death of Clarissa, her sister Belinda Ward, daughter of Thaddeus Ward and Lovey Daniels, 29 February 1844 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. No record of his death has been found . The Vermont vital records indexes of 1871-1908 and 1909-1941 have been searched. His occupation is listed as a farmer. He appears as head of household in the census of 9 August 1850 in Glover, Orleans Co., VT, with Belinda Ward, Thomas G. Clark, Clarissa B. Clark, and Thaddeus Ward Drew.41

     Known children of Clarissa Danford3 Ward and Amasa Ford Clark all born Glover, Orleans Co., VT, were as follows:

     17. Thomas Jefferson3 Ward (Thaddeus2, Samuel1); born 10 October 1820 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; married Olive Bishop 17 December 1849 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; he died 1910 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . His tombstone reads simply "Thomas J. Ward// 1820-1910."

     Samuel Ward was known to be the brother of Thomas Jefferson Ward. His occupation is listed as a farmer. . He was also known as Jefferson Ward. Thomas Jefferson Ward was known to be the brother of Samuel Ward. He is probably enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1820.1 He is probably enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.2 Thomas Jefferson Ward is a legatee in the will of Thaddeus Ward on 21 January 1843 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. He is the residuary legatee and is also charged with the care of his parents for their natural life. He appears as head of household in the census of 12 September 1850 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Thaddeus Ward, Lovey Daniels, Olive Bishop, and Cynthia J. Drew.48 He appears as head of household in the census of 4 June 1860 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Thaddeus Ward, George W. C. Ward, Ellen E. Ward, Addie E. Ward, Clarissa Ward, Frank Ward, and Olive Bishop.49 He appears as head of household in the census of 6 July 1870 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Olive Bishop, Ellen E. Ward, Addie E. Ward, Clarissa Ward, Aaron Ward, Emma Amanda Ward, Horace B. Ward, George W. C. Ward, and Frank Ward.50 He appears as head of household in the census of 3 June 1880 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Olive Bishop, Aaron Ward, Emma Amanda Ward, Horace B. Ward, and Albert H. Ward.51 He appears as head of household in the census of 6 June 1900 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Olive Bishop.52

     Olive Bishop was born December 1829 in Littleton, VT. She died 1918. She was buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . The tombstone reads only "Olive Bishop// 1829-1918." Olive Bishop appears in the census of 12 September 1850, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Ward. Olive Bishop appears in the census of 4 June 1860, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Ward. Olive Bishop appears in the census of 6 July 1870, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Ward. Olive Bishop, listed as Olive Ward, is enumerated in the census of 3 June 1880, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Ward. She had eleven children, seven still living in 1900. Olive Bishop appears in the census of 6 June 1900, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Ward.

     Known children of Thomas Jefferson3 Ward and Olive Bishop were as follows:

     18. Betsey3 Ward (Thaddeus2, Samuel1); born 25 May 1823 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; married George W. Chaplin 5 October 1843 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, groom resides in Waterford.

     She is probably enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.2 Betsey Ward is a legatee in the will of Thaddeus Ward on 21 January 1843 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. She received the sum of two hundred dollars in household furniture or cattle or sheep. She is unmarried at this time.

     Betsey, wife of George Chaplin, is among that group of women who age less than ten years between censuses. However, in her case she appears older than her age in the 1850 census and ages only five years in the ensuing ten-year census interval. Her age of 37 in the 1860 census enumeration is in accord with the 1823 birth date of Betsey, daughter of Thaddeus Ward. Betsey Ward appears as Betsey Chaplin, age 32, in the census of 25 July 1850, Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of George W. Chaplin. Betsey Ward appears as Betsey W. Chaplin, age 37, in the census of 4 June 1860, Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of George W. Chaplin.

     George W. Chaplin. His birth was also listed as occurring circa 1808 in VT. His birth was also listed as occurring circa 1810 in VT. He appears as head of household in the census.55 His occupation is listed as a farmer. He appears as head of household in the census of 25 July 1850 in Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT, with Betsey Ward.56 He appears as head of household in the census of 4 June 1860 in Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT, with Betsey Ward and Eugene Chaplin.57 He appears as head of household in the census of 17 June 1870 in Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT, with Eugene Chaplin and Jannette A. Chaplin.58

     Known children of Betsey3 Ward and George W. Chaplin both born Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT, were as follows:

     19. Hannah3 Ward (Thaddeus2, Samuel1); born 31 May 1825 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; married (1) her brother-in-law John P. Weeks 31 May 1846 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; she died 22 March 1886 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.

     She is probably enumerated in the household of Thaddeus Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.2 Hannah Ward is a legatee in the will of Thaddeus Ward on 21 January 1843 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. She received the sum of two hundred dollars in household furniture or cattle or sheep. She is unmarried at this time. Hannah Ward appears in the census of 12 September 1850, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of John P. Weeks. Hannah Ward appears as Hannah Weeks in the census of 4 June 1860, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of John P. Weeks. Hannah Ward appears in the census of 6 July 1870, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of John P. Weeks. Hannah Ward, listed as Hannah Weeks, is enumerated in the census of 3 June 1880, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of John P. Weeks. She is memorialized on the tombstone of John P. Weeks in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.43

     John P. Weeks was born 14 April 1812 calculated from age at death. He was born 26 April 1812 in Caledonia Co., VT. He married (1) Abigail P. Ward, daughter of Thaddeus Ward and Lovey Daniels, 25 March 1834 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. He died 21 June 1882 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, cd: consumption, d ae 70y 2m 7d. He was buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . This is a large monument covering the family of John P. Weeks. It is inscribed as follows: "Abbie wife of John Weeks// d. 23 Jan 1846 ae 29; "Sam'l d. 18 May 1835 ae 1m// John P. d. 26 Nov 1840 ae 2y// Ruth wife of H. Morse d. 3 June 1855 ae 24// Abbie d. 12 June 1865 ae 22//

Emily E. d. 26 Mar 1871 ae 34// Children of John P. & Abbie Weeks; "J. P. Weeks b.// 26 Apr 1812 d. 21 June 1882// P A Weeks 1860-1935; "Hannah his 2nd wife// b. 31 May 1825 d. 22 Mar 1886; "Malissa d. 26 Jun 1865 ae 18// Olive B. d. 23 Jun 1865 ae 14// Abram H. d. 5 Aug 1865 ae 12// Abram H. 2nd b. 18 Sep 1867 d. 27 Mar 1888// Children of J. P. & Hannah Weeks." His occupation is listed as a farmer. He was head of household on the census of 1840 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.42 He appears as head of household in the census of 12 September 1850 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Hannah Ward, John P. Weeks Jr., Emily E. Weeks, Malissa Weeks, and Ruth Weeks.44 He appears as head of household in the census of 4 June 1860 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Hannah Ward, John P. Weeks Jr., Abbie Weeks, Emily E. Weeks, Malissa Weeks, Olive B. Weeks, Abram H. Weeks, Hannah Weeks, Peter Weeks, and Ruth Weeks.45 He appears as head of household in the census of 6 July 1870 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Hannah Ward, Emily E. Weeks, John P. Weeks Jr., Melissa Weeks, Cynthia Weeks, Betsey Weeks, Peter Weeks, Hannah Weeks, and Abram H. Weeks 2nd.46 He appears as head of household in the census of 3 June 1880 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Hannah Ward, Abram H. Weeks 2nd, Peter Weeks, Betsey Weeks, Cynthia Weeks, and Melissa Weeks.47

     Known children of Hannah3 Ward and John P. Weeks were as follows:

     21. Abigail3 Ward (Samuel2, Samuel1); born 15 August 1809 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, calculated from age at death; married David Bean after 10 March 1837;61 she died 30 December 1861 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, cause of death: heart disease, age 52 years 4 months 15 days, married; buried in South Wheelock Cemetery, South Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, Her tombstone reads "Abigail// wife of// David Bean// died// Dec. 30, 1861// ae 52 yrs."

     She accepted service of Tamson Ward, administratrix of estate of Samuel Ward; signed as Abigail Ward on 10 March 1837 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. Abigail Ward appears as Abigail Bean, age 33, in the census enumerated on 11 September 1850, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of David Bean. Abigail Ward appears as Abigail Bean in the census of 20 June 1860, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of David Bean.

     David Bean was born 1817 in VT. He married circa 1863 in Caledonia Co., VT. He died 27 August 1881 in South Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT. He was buried in South Wheelock Cemetery, South Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, This stone reads "David Bean// died// Aug. 27, 1881// Ae 63 yrs." He appears as head of household in the census of 11 September 1850 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, with Abigail Ward and William W. Bean.62 He appears as head of household in the census of 20 June 1860 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, with Abigail Ward.63 He appears as head of household in the census of 7 June 1870 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, with William W. Bean.64

     Known children of Abigail3 Ward and David Bean were:

     22. Hannah A.3 Ward (Samuel2, Samuel1); born between 1811 and 1812 in VT; her birth was also listed as occurring 1817 in Caledonia Co., VT; married Calvin Kittredge before 10 March 1837 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; she died after 10 October 1882 the date of her affidavit in support of Catherine (Ward) Rollins' application for mother's pension; No record of her death has been found . In addition to cemetery records of Danville, Vermont vital records through 1941 have been searched for a record of Hannah's death. Her tombstone has not been found in searches of area cemeteries known to hold relatives: Ward, Danville Green, Mt. Pleasant, Wheelock, South Wheelock, Massey, Drew-Kelsey, and indexes housed in North Danville.

     She accepted service of Tamson Ward, administratrix of estate of Samuel Ward; signed as Hannah Kittredge on 10 March 1837 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. She appears as head of household in the census of 13 September 1850 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Abbie Jane Kittredge.65 She appears as head of household in the census of 4 June 1860 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Abbie Jane Kittredge.66 She appears as head of household in the census of 14 July 1870 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Abbie Jane Kittredge and Willie Osborn Caswell.67 Hannah A. Ward, listed as Hannah Kittridge, is enumerated in the census of 25 June 1880, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Abbie Jane Kittredge.

     Calvin Kittredge was head of household on the census of 1840 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.68

     Known children of Hannah A.3 Ward and Calvin Kittredge were as follows:

     23. Mary3 Ward (Samuel2, Samuel1); born 12 May 1814 in Goshen Gore, Caledonia Co., VT; her birth was also listed as occurring 1816 in Goshen Gore, Caledonia Co., VT; married Erastus Sherburn circa 1844 This marriage was originally postulated due to the presence of Tamson Ward, mother of Mary Ward, in the household in 1870; she died 20 October 1908 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, cause of death: senile debility and old age, age 94 years 5 months 8 days, medical attendant C. E. Libbey; buried 22 October 1908 in Wheelock Village Cemetery, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT.

     She was also known as Polly. She accepted service of Tamson Ward, administratrix of estate of Samuel Ward; signed as Mary Ward on 10 March 1837 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. She is probably enumerated in the household of Tamson Hall in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.3 Mary Ward, listed as Mary Sherburne, is enumerated in the census of 11 September 1850, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Erastus Sherburn. Mary Ward appears in the census of 21 June 1860, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Erastus Sherburn. Mary Ward appears in the census of 6 June 1870, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Erastus Sherburn. Mary Ward, listed as Mary Sherburn, is enumerated in the census of 4 June 1880, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Erastus Sherburn. She had two children, none of whom were living in 1900 . One of these children was daughter Almira; the other has not been found yet. Mary Ward appears in the census of 9 June 1900, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Erastus Sherburn.

     Erastus Sherburn was born 23 September 1816 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, son of John Sherburn. His birth was also listed as occurring in 1815 in Caledonia Co., VT. He died 12 November 1905 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, cause of death: cystitis and old age, age 89 years, George R. Drew medical attendant. He was buried on 14 November 1905 in Wheelock Village Cemetery, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT. "Mr Erastus Sherburne of Wheelock is considered by all who know him to be a man of exceptionally good standing as to truth & veracity."

signed B F Taylor, P.M. He appears as head of household in the census of 11 September 1850 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, with Mary Ward and Almira L. Sherburn.72 He appears as head of household in the census of 21 June 1860 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, with Mary Ward and Almira L. Sherburn.73 He appears as head of household in the census of 6 June 1870 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, with Mary Ward, Tamson Hall, and Almira L. Sherburn.74 He appears as head of household in the census of 4 June 1880 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, with Mary Ward.75 He appears as head of household in the census of 9 June 1900 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Mary Ward.76 His occupation is listed as farmer.

     Known children of Mary3 Ward and Erastus Sherburn were:

     24. Samuel H.3 Ward (Samuel2, Samuel1); born February 1812 in VT; his birth was also listed as occurring 2 March 1812 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, calculated from age at death; married (1) Miriam Carr 9 February 1842 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; married (2), after Miriam's death, Almira Sherburn 25 January 1844 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT; married (3), after Almira's death, Ruth White 14 October 1845 in Sheffield, Caledonia Co., VT; married (4) Lavinia (Weeks) (Ward) Sherburne, daughter of Peasley and Sally (Bede) Weeks, and widow of his late brother Benaiah, 2 May 1883 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT; marriage performed by H. Lockhart and recorded as the groom's fourth marriage and the bride's third; he died 13 January 1902 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, cause of death: pneumonia and old age; age 89 years 10 months 11 days, married; his death was also listed as 14 January 1902; buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT. His stone reads "Samuel H. Ward// died// Jan. 14, 1902// aged 90 yrs."

     He accepted service of Tamson Ward, administratrix of estate of Samuel Ward on 10 March 1837 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. He was head of household on the census of 1840 in Hardwick, Caledonia Co., VT.77 He appears as head of household in the census of 13 September 1850 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Ruth White, Charles Henry Ward, and Andrew Jackson Ward.78 He appears as head of household in the census of 2 June 1860 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Tamson Hall, Ruth White, Andrew Jackson Ward, Frank Ward, Miriam C. Ward, and Hiram Ward.79 He appears as head of household in the census of 9 July 1870 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Ruth White, Miriam C. Ward, Hiram Ward, and Wesley Ward.80 He appears as head of household in the census of 7 June 1880 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Ruth White and Wesley Ward.81 Samuel H. Ward appears in the census of 21 June 1900, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Wesley Ward. His occupation is listed as farmer.

     Miriam Carr was born 1815. She died 16 November 1842 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. She was buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . The tombstone reads "Miriam wife of// Samuel H. Ward// d. 16 Nov 1842// ae 27."

     Known children of Samuel H.3 Ward and Miriam Carr were:

     Almira Sherburn was born 1814. She died 4 November 1844 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, age 30 years. She was buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . Her tombstone reads "Almira// wife of Sam'l H. Ward// d. 4 Nov 1844// ae 30."

     There were no known children of Samuel H.3 Ward and Almira Sherburn.

     Ruth White was born 8 January 1825 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, calculated from age at death. She died 21 February 1881 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, cause of death: gastric fever, age 56 years 1 month 13 days. She was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT. Her stone is next to her husband's and reads "Ruth White// wife of// Samuel H. Ward// died// Feb. 21, 1881// aged 56." Ruth White appears as Ruth Ward in the census of 13 September 1850, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Samuel H. Ward. Ruth White is probably the person listed as Bertha Ward in the census of 2 June 1860, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Samuel H. Ward. Ruth White appears in the census of 9 July 1870, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Samuel H. Ward. Ruth White, listed as Ruth Ward, is enumerated in the census of 7 June 1880, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Samuel H. Ward.

     Known children of Samuel H.3 Ward and Ruth White all born Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, were as follows:

     Lavinia Weeks was born May 1832 in Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT. She married (1) Benaiah Ward, son of Samuel Ward and Tamson Hall, 16 September 1848 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, by J. G. Dow, M.G. She married (2) Abial Shurtleff 27 March 1878 in Walden, Caledonia Co., VT, by Orvis Fitts, J.P.; bride's second marriage, groom's third marriage. She died after 8 February 1917 in New York, NY. Lavinia Weeks appears in the census of 24 August 1850, Goshen Gore, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Benaiah Ward. Lavinia Weeks appears in the census of 9 June 1860, Walden, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Benaiah Ward. Lavinia Weeks appears in the census of 23 July 1870, Walden, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Benaiah Ward. Lavinia Weeks appears as Levina Ward in the census of 21 June 1900, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Wesley Ward. On 8 February 1917 Lavinia Weeks resided in 112 E 127th St, New York, NY.

     There were no known children of Samuel H.3 Ward and Lavinia Weeks.

     26. John3 Ward (Samuel2, Samuel1); born 17 May 1819 in Goshen Gore, Caledonia Co., VT, calculated from age at death; married Laura K. Weeks, posssibly daughter of Peasley and Sally (Bede) Weeks, 4 December 1845 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; he died 22 July 1859 inDanville, Caledonia Co., VT, cause of death: consumption, age 40 years 2 months 5 days; buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . This monument is inscribed: "Samuel Ward// d. May 11, 1835// ae 53// Tamson// his wife// d. Oct 19, 1875// ae 91// John Ward// died// July 23, 1859// ae 40."

     His occupation is listed as a mechanic. He chose as guardian Samuel B Randall on 9 March 1837 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. He appears as head of household in the census of 13 September 1850 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Eleanor Caroline Ward, Alfred Peasley Ward, and Laura K. Weeks.82

     Laura K. Weeks was born 1827 in VT. She married 27 January 1860 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. She died 14 October 1872 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. She was buried in Massey Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. Laura K. Weeks appears in the census of 13 September 1850, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of John Ward. Her married name was Stanton.

     Known children of John3 Ward and Laura K. Weeks all born Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, were as follows:

     27. Elvira3 Ward (Samuel2, Samuel1); born 24 April 1820 in Goshen Gore, Caledonia Co., VT; married Samuel P. Daniels, son of Samuel P. Daniels and Betsey Ward, circa 1845 in Caledonia Co., VT; she died 25 January 1879 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . The tombstone reads, "Elvira Ward// wife of S P Daniels// b. Apr 24, 1820// d. Jan 25, 1879;

"Sam'l P. Daniels// born Oct. 23, 1818// d. Aug. 10, 1877."

     She chose as guardian Samuel B Randall on 9 March 1837 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. She is probably enumerated in the household of Tamson Hall in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.3 Elvira Ward appears as Alvira Daniels in the census of 20 June 1860, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Samuel P. Daniels. Elvira Ward appears as Elvira Daniels in the census of 7 June 1870, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Samuel P. Daniels.

     Samuel P. Daniels was born 23 October 1818 in NY. He died 10 August 1877 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, cause of death: heart disease and dropsy, age 58 years 9 months 13 days, married. He was buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . The tombstone reads, "Elvira Ward// wife of S P Daniels// b. Apr 24, 1820// d. Jan 25, 1879;

"Sam'l P. Daniels// born Oct. 23, 1818// d. Aug. 10, 1877." . He appears as head of household in the census of 20 June 1860 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, with Elvira Ward, Adaline L. Daniels, George W. Daniels, and John H. Daniels.84 He appears as head of household in the census of 7 June 1870 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, with Elvira Ward, Adaline L. Daniels, George W. Daniels, and Eleanor Daniels.85 His occupation is listed as farmer.

     Known children of Elvira3 Ward and Samuel P. Daniels were as follows:

     28. Benaiah3 Ward (Samuel2, Samuel1); born 1821 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; born 1823 in VT; married Lavinia Weeks 16 September 1848 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, by J. G. Dow, M.G; he died 6 April 1873 in Walden, Caledonia Co., VT, cause of death: consumption, age 52 years; buried in Massey Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, The stone reads "Benaiah Ward// died// april 6, 1873// aged 50// Lovina D.// his wife// died Nov. 17, 1917// aged 86."

     His occupation is listed as farmer. He was described as 5 feet 7 inches, light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair. He chose as guardian Samuel B Randall on 9 March 1837 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. He is probably enumerated in the household of Tamson Hall in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.3 He witnessed the will of Thaddeus Ward on 21 January 1843 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.17 In 1848 Benaiah Ward resided in Goshen Gore, Caledonia Co., VT. He appears as head of household in the census of 24 August 1850 in Goshen Gore, Caledonia Co., VT, with Tamson Hall and Lavinia Weeks.86 He appears as head of household in the census of 9 June 1860 in Walden, Caledonia Co., VT, with Lavinia Weeks.87

     Benaiah Ward enlisted on 8 September 1862, in Walden, Caledonia Co., VT, pvt. He was discharged from military service on 31 January 1863 Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, general physical & mental disability. He appears as head of household in the census of 23 July 1870 in Walden, Caledonia Co., VT, with Lavinia Weeks and Jane Ward.88

     Lavinia Weeks was born May 1832 in Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT. She married 27 March 1878 in Walden, Caledonia Co., VT, by Orvis Fitts, J.P.; bride's second marriage, groom's third marriage. She married Samuel H. Ward, son of Samuel Ward and Tamson Hall, 2 May 1883 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, by H Lockhart; groom's fourth marriage; bride's third marriage. She died after 8 February 1917 in New York, NY. She was also known as Lovina. Her married name was Shurtleff. Lavinia Weeks appears in the census of 24 August 1850, Goshen Gore, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Benaiah Ward. Lavinia Weeks appears in the census of 9 June 1860, Walden, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Benaiah Ward. Lavinia Weeks appears in the census of 23 July 1870, Walden, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Benaiah Ward. Lavinia Weeks appears as Levina Ward in the census of 21 June 1900, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Wesley Ward. On 8 February 1917 Lavinia Weeks resided in 112 E 127th St, New York, NY.

     Known children of Benaiah3 Ward and Lavinia Weeks were:

     29. Thomas3 Ward (Samuel2, Samuel1); born 1825 in Goshen Gore, Caledonia Co., VT; his birth was also listed as occurring 1826; his birth was also listed as occurring 1822 in VT; married Ruth E. Weeks 28 October 1849 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; married Jane Wilmarth 26 March 1865 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT; he and Jane Wilmarth were divorced 2 July 1884 in VT . The libellant was the wife, cause: intolerable severity, recorded in volume 2: 157. The newspaper report gives the following information. "Mrs. Thomas Ward was granted a bill from her husband for intolerable severity. She was given custody of Clara Bell Ward and $1500 which was placed in the hands of Osborn Ward as trustee for the child;" he died 20 May 1895 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT; buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT.

     Tamson Hall was appointed guardian to Thomas Ward on 10 March 1837 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. He is probably enumerated in the household of Tamson Hall in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.3 He appears as head of household in the census of 26 July 1850 in Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, with Ruth E. Weeks and Clara S. Ward.89 He appears as head of household in the census of 4 June 1860 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Ruth E. Weeks, Clara S. Ward, Caroline A. Ward, Ida J. Ward, and Charles Sumner Ward.90 In 1865 Thomas Ward resided in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. He appears as head of household in the census of 23 June 1880 in Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, with Ida J. Ward, Charles Sumner Ward, Jane Wilmarth, Claribel Ward, and Mabel Ward.91 His occupation is listed as farmer. This stone is a tall obelisk marker, very worn, and difficult to read. All four sides are inscribed. Side 1: "Ruth E.// wife of Thomas Ward// died// May 3rd 186[1]// aged 33"
Side 2: "Warner Fuller// died Apr. 10, 1886// aged 22"
Side 3: "Thomas Ward// died// May 20, 1895// aged 70"
Side 4: "Clara I.// dau. of Thos.// & Ruth E. Ward// died// Mar. 24, 1873 aged 23// Ida [I?] Ward// wife of // W. K. [Thomas?]// dau. of Thos.// & Ruth E. Ward// died// Apr. 22, 1881// aged 24."

     Ruth E. Weeks was born 2 April 1831 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, calculated from age at death. She died 3 May 1864 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, cause of death: childbirth, age 33 years 1 month 1 day. She was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT. Ruth E. Weeks appears as Ruth Ward in the census of 26 July 1850, Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Thomas Ward. Ruth E. Weeks appears as Ruth Ward in the census of 4 June 1860, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Thomas Ward. This stone is a tall obelisk marker, very worn, and difficult to read. All four sides are inscribed. Side 1: "Ruth E.// wife of Thomas Ward// died// May 3rd 186[1]// aged 33"
Side 2: "Warner Fuller// died Apr. 10, 1886// aged 22"
Side 3: "Thomas Ward// died// May 20, 1895// aged 70"
Side 4: "Clara I.// dau. of Thos.// & Ruth E. Ward// died// Mar. 24, 1873 aged 23// Ida [I?] Ward// wife of // W. K. [Thomas?]// dau. of Thos.// & Ruth E. Ward// died// Apr. 22, 1881// aged 24."

     Known children of Thomas3 Ward and Ruth E. Weeks were as follows:

     Jane Wilmarth was born 3 April 1835. She died 26 January 1915. She was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, This is an in-ground plaque found in front of a large Ward monument. It is engraved "Jane Wilmarth Ward// Apr. 3, 1835// Jan. 26, 1915." Although she and Thomas Ward were divorced in 1884, she was evidently still using her married name. Jane Wilmarth appears as Jane Ward in the census of 23 June 1880, Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Thomas Ward.

     Known children of Thomas3 Ward and Jane Wilmarth were:

     30. Daniel H.3 Ward (Samuel2, Samuel1); born 28 August 1830 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, calculated from age at death; married Martha Dow circa 1854; he died 14 May 1872 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, cd: consumption, d ae 41y 8m 17d; buried in Wheelock Village Cemetery, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT.

     His occupation is listed as mechanic. Tamson Hall was appointed guardian to Daniel H. Ward on 10 March 1837 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. He is probably enumerated in the household of Tamson Hall in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.3 His occupation is listed as laborer 1850. Daniel H. Ward appears in the census of 12 September 1850, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Osborn Ward. He appears as head of household in the census of 21 June 1860 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, with Nellie M. Ward, William A. Ward, Dora A. Ward, and Martha Dow.92 His occupation is listed as a farmer 1870. He appears as head of household in the census of 9 June 1870 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, with Martha Dow, Nellie M. Ward, Alice Ward, Chester L. Ward, William A. Ward, and Dora A. Ward.93

     Martha Dow was born 1837 in Lyndon, Caledonia Co., VT. She died 5 April 1873 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, cd: heart disease; d ae 36y. She was buried in Wheelock Village Cemetery, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT. Martha Dow, listed as Martha Ward, is enumerated in the census of 21 June 1860, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Daniel H. Ward. Martha Dow appears as Martha Ward in the census of 9 June 1870, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Daniel H. Ward.

     Known children of Daniel H.3 Ward and Martha Dow all born Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, were as follows:

     31. Vilinda3 Ward (Josiah2, Samuel1); born April 1814 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; married John Emerson 17 March 1835 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; she died 4 May 1838 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . Her tombstone is broken and hard to read. What is visible states "Vilinda wife of// John Emerson// d. 4 May [-----broken stone]."

     . She is probably one of the females under 10 enumerated in the household of Josiah Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1820.9

     John Emerson was born 18 April 1808. His birth was also listed as occurring in 1810 in NH. He married 12 February 1844 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, ceremony performed by R. L. Harvey, M.G.[The groom resided at the time in Wheelock]. He died 25 February 1891 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT. He was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT. He attested to the War of 1812 service of Josiah Ward in an affidavit dated 31 August 1871, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.95 He was head of household on the census of 1840 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT.96 He appears as head of household in the census of 12 September 1850 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, with Hiram W. Emerson.97 He appears as head of household in the census of 11 July 1860 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, with Hiram W. Emerson.98 He appears as head of household in the census of 27 June 1870 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT.99 John Emerson signed an affidavit on 31 August 1871 St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, . The affidavit attests to the military service of Josiah Ward and Emerson's marriage to Vilinda Ward, eldest child of Josiah and Susannah Ward. He appears as head of household in the census of 1 June 1880 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT.100 This Emerson monument is inscribed on all four sides.
Side 1: "John Emerson// Apr. 18, 1808// Feb. 25, 1891"
Side 2: "Arabella R.// wife of// John Emerson// died// [Sept. 7, 1883]// aged 71"
Side 3: "Belle M. Emerson// wife of// Alvin C. Steady// 1864-1920// dau. of Hiram W.// & Mary M. Emerson"
Side 4: "Hiram W. Emerson// died// June 25th, 1863// aged 25 yrs.// Mary E. Hale// wife// 1840-1936."

     Known children of Vilinda3 Ward and John Emerson were as follows:

     32. Hiram3 Ward (Josiah2, Samuel1); born 1817 in Caledonia Co., VT; married Sarah P. Collins 2 February 1840 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT; married Clara C. Libby 7 July 1857 in St. Johnsbury Center, Caledonia Co., VT, the groom resides in St. Johnsbury and the bride resides in Danville; he died 26 May 1865 in Placerville, Idaho Territory; his death was also listed as 26 May 1865 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, age 48 years; buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT. His stone,the last in the row of six, reads "Hiram Ward// died// In Placerville// Idaho Territory,// May 26, 1865// aged 48 yrs."

     He is probably the male under 10 enumerated in the household of Josiah Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1820.9 He was head of household on the census of 1840 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.101 He appears as head of household in the census of 16 September 1850 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Sarah P. Collins, John G. Cutler, Susan M. Ward, and Mary E. Ward.102 Hiram Ward witnessed the will of Josiah Ward on 22 July 1859 Caledonia Co., VT. His occupation is listed as farmer.

     Sarah P. Collins was born 1817 in VT daughter of Dr. Samuel and Mrs. Susan Collins of Danville. She died 28 February 1856 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, Sarah, wife of Hiram, age 39 years. She was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT. The tombstone is engraved "Sarah P.// wife of// Hiram Ward// died// Feb. 28, 1856// Aged 39 yrs." Her married name was Sarah P. Cuttler. She is probably enumerated in the household of Hiram Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.101 Sarah P. Collins appears as Sarah Ward in the census of 16 September 1850, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Hiram Ward.

     Known children of Hiram3 Ward and Sarah P. Collins all born Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, were as follows:

     Clara C. Libby was born 23 February 1828 in Compton, Quebec, Canada, calculated from age at death. She died 6 February 1858 in District 1, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, cause of death: inflammation of stomach, age 29 years 11 months 12 days. She was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT. Her stone reads "Clara C.// wife of// Hiram Ward// died// Feb. 6, 1858// aged 30 yrs."

     There were no known children of Hiram3 Ward and Clara C. Libby.

     33. Susannah3 Ward (Josiah2, Samuel1); born 2 September 1819 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, calculated from age at death; married Harrison Weeks 4 January 1842 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, the groom resided in Danville at the time; she died 7 February 1882 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, cause of death: liver cancer, age 62 years 5 months 5 days; buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . Her inscription reads "Susannah his [Harrison Weeks] 2nd wife// 1819-1882."

     She gives father born in Canada, mother born in VT. She is probably one of the females under 10 enumerated in the household of Josiah Ward in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1820.9 She is probably enumerated in the household of Josiah Ward in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.10 In 1842 Susannah Ward resided in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. Susannah Ward appears in the census of 12 September 1850, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Harrison Weeks. Susannah Ward witnessed the will of Josiah Ward on 22 July 1859 Caledonia Co., VT. Susannah Ward appears as Susanna Weeks in the census of 4 June 1860, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Harrison Weeks. Susannah Ward appears in the census of 6 July 1870, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Harrison Weeks. Susannah Ward, listed as Susannah Weeks, is enumerated in the census of 3 June 1880, Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Harrison Weeks. Her obituary appeared in the St. Johnsbury Caledonian, 17 February 1882.104 She is memorialized on the tombstone of Harrison Weeks in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.105

     Harrison Weeks was born 1815 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. He married (1) Betsey Ward, daughter of Josiah Ward and Susannah Hayward, 23 March 1836 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, marriage performed by Shuback Boston, M.G. He died 20 May 1888 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. His occupation is listed as a farmer. He was head of household on the census of 1840 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.106 He appears as head of household in the census of 12 September 1850 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Susannah Ward, Abigail Weeks, Hiram Weeks, Harrison Weeks, and Alma A. Weeks.107 He appears as head of household in the census of 4 June 1860 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Susannah Ward, Abigail Weeks, Hiram Weeks, Harrison Weeks, Charles Weeks, Frank Weeks, and Clara M. Weeks.108 He appears as head of household in the census of 6 July 1870 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Clara M. Weeks, Frank Weeks, Charles Weeks, and Susannah Ward.109 He appears as head of household in the census of 3 June 1880 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Susannah Ward, Harrison Weeks, Charles Weeks, Clara M. Weeks, Helen (--?--), and Clarence Weeks.110 Harrison Weeks is named in the obituary of Susannah Ward, which appeared 17 February 1882, as her husband of 40 years. Harrison Weeks in a letter dated on 14 February 1883 North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, states that "my wife was her [Susannah Ward] daughter & my children are her heirs." Harrison Weeks signed an affidavit on 8 July 1884 North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in support of Samuel Ward . The declaration stated in part, "That I now live and ever have since we were born within one mile of Samuel Ward Sen the claimant." His obituary appeared in the St. Johnsbury Caledonian 24 May 1888.111

     Known children of Susannah3 Ward and Harrison Weeks all born Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, were as follows:

     36. Anna3 Ward (Josiah2, Samuel1); born 1828 in Caledonia Co., VT; married (1) William Calder 12 December 1848 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT,[the groom resided in Barnet]; married (2) Andrew Stafford after 1857.

     She is probably enumerated in the household of Josiah Ward in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.10 Anna Ward appears as Anna Calder, age 22, in the census of 13 August 1850, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of William Calder. Anna Ward witnessed the will of Josiah Ward on 22 July 1859 Caledonia Co., VT. Anna Ward appears as Anna C. Stafford, age 42, in the census of 11 June 1870, St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Andrew Stafford.

     William Calder was born 1825 in VT. He appears as head of household in the census of 13 August 1850 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, with Anna Ward and Flora Calder.112 His occupation is listed as laborer in the 1850 census enumeration.

     Known children of Anna3 Ward and William Calder were as follows:

     Andrew Stafford was born 1831 in Canada. He appears as head of household in the census of 11 June 1870 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, with Susannah Hayward, Anna Ward, and William W. Calder.114

     There were no known children of Anna3 Ward and Andrew Stafford.

     38. Betsey3 Ward (Josiah2, Samuel1); born 1815; married Harrison Weeks 23 March 1836 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, marriage performed by Shuback Boston, M.G; she died 1841; buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.

     

     No direct evidence stating the parentage of Betsey Ward has been found, but it is unlikely that she comes from some Ward family unrelated to the Caledonia County Wards. She cannot be a daughter of Samuel Ward [Junior] as she was still living at the time of his death in 1835 and does not appear in any of the estate papers. There is no room for her birth in the family, barring twins, and all household residents shown in the 1820 and 1830 census entries for his family are accounted for. Thaddeus Ward has a daughter named Betsey, born in 1823, who is still living at the time he writes his will in 1843.

     This leaves the family of Josiah Ward. Both the 1820 and 1830 census enumerations of his family have an unknown female present who could be Betsey. A pattern of marrying a sibling after the death of a spouse exists in this extended family [Amasa Ford Clark marries sisters Clarissa and Belinda Ward; John P. Weeks marries sisters Abigail and Hannah Ward; Lavinia Weeks marries brothers Benaiah and Samuel H. Ward]. The natural place for Harrison Weeks to seek a new spouse and mother to his children, including the infant Hiram, would be among his deceased wife's sisters. Betsey is deceased at the time her putative father Josiah wrote his will in 1859, but he makes no mention of her children. If the parentage is correct, their stepmother, Susannah (Ward) Weeks was also a daughter of Josiah, so naming these children may not have been perceived as important. Although Betsey's identity as a daughter of Josiah Ward is likely, it is still unconfirmed. She is memorialized on the tombstone of Harrison Weeks in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.105

     Harrison Weeks was born 1815 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. He married (2), his probable sister-in-law Susannah Ward, daughter of Josiah Ward and Susannah Hayward, 4 January 1842 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, the groom resided in Danville at the time. He died 20 May 1888 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. His occupation is listed as a farmer. He was head of household on the census of 1840 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT.106 He appears as head of household in the census of 12 September 1850 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Susannah Ward, Abigail Weeks, Hiram Weeks, Harrison Weeks, and Alma A. Weeks.107 He appears as head of household in the census of 4 June 1860 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Susannah Ward, Abigail Weeks, Hiram Weeks, Harrison Weeks, Charles Weeks, Frank Weeks, and Clara M. Weeks.108 He appears as head of household in the census of 6 July 1870 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Clara M. Weeks, Frank Weeks, Charles Weeks, and Susannah Ward.109 He appears as head of household in the census of 3 June 1880 in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, with Susannah Ward, Harrison Weeks, Charles Weeks, Clara M. Weeks, Helen (--?--), and Clarence Weeks.110 Harrison Weeks is named in the obituary of Susannah Ward, which appeared 17 February 1882, as her husband of 40 years. Harrison Weeks in a letter dated on 14 February 1883 North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, states that "my wife was her [Susannah Ward] daughter & my children are her heirs." Harrison Weeks signed an affidavit on 8 July 1884 North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in support of Samuel Ward . The declaration stated in part, "That I now live and ever have since we were born within one mile of Samuel Ward Sen the claimant." His obituary appeared in the St. Johnsbury Caledonian 24 May 1888.111

     Known children of Betsey3 Ward and Harrison Weeks were as follows:

     39. Samuel P.3 Daniels (Betsey2Ward, Samuel1); born 23 October 1818 in NY; married Elvira Ward, daughter of Samuel Ward and Tamson Hall, circa 1845 in Caledonia Co., VT; he died 10 August 1877 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, cause of death: heart disease and dropsy, age 58 years 9 months 13 days, married; buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . The tombstone reads, "Elvira Ward// wife of S P Daniels// b. Apr 24, 1820// d. Jan 25, 1879;

"Sam'l P. Daniels// born Oct. 23, 1818// d. Aug. 10, 1877."

     . He appears as head of household in the census of 20 June 1860 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, with Elvira Ward, Adaline L. Daniels, George W. Daniels, and John H. Daniels.84 He appears as head of household in the census of 7 June 1870 in Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, with Elvira Ward, Adaline L. Daniels, George W. Daniels, and Eleanor Daniels.85 His occupation is listed as farmer.

     Elvira Ward was born 24 April 1820 in Goshen Gore, Caledonia Co., VT. She died 25 January 1879 in North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. She was buried in Ward Cemetery, North Danville, Caledonia Co., VT . The tombstone reads, "Elvira Ward// wife of S P Daniels// b. Apr 24, 1820// d. Jan 25, 1879;

"Sam'l P. Daniels// born Oct. 23, 1818// d. Aug. 10, 1877." She chose as guardian Samuel B Randall on 9 March 1837 Danville, Caledonia Co., VT. She is probably enumerated in the household of Tamson Hall in Danville, Caledonia Co., VT, in 1840.3 Elvira Ward appears as Alvira Daniels in the census of 20 June 1860, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Samuel P. Daniels. Elvira Ward appears as Elvira Daniels in the census of 7 June 1870, Wheelock, Caledonia Co., VT, in the household of Samuel P. Daniels.

     Known children of Samuel P.3 Daniels and Elvira Ward were as follows:



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