EWING

 

Compiled by: Andrew L. Moore

336 Sarver Road, Sarver  PA  16055

Email: PAmoores@juno.com

Dated: 1 December 2005

EWING

 

 

According to Dorothy Parry, a Ewing researcher in Allegheny County PA:

 

1.    The Clan Ewen, or MacEwen was originally a western clan, descended from Siolgillevray, one of the Celtic tribes of the Dalriada Scots;

2.    They possessed territory, and were settled under a chief of their own in Argyll (northwestern Scotland), on the shores of Loch Fyne, from the 13^th to the middle of the 15^th century, when the clan was finally broken up.

3.    That previous to the latter date they had suffered severely in the wars of the times, and both before and after the death of the last chief remnants sought new alliances and homes in Argyll, the Lennox Country, Dumbartonshire, Galloway, and elsewhere.

4.    That at an early period of their history they became connected with Lochaber, if it was not (as Keltie asserts) their original settlement: that a second incursion took place from Lorne at a later period; that the settlers became incorporated with the Camerons, the principal clan in the district, and that the name Ewen in the district from the earliest times of which there is any record.

5.    The name is distinctly of Gaelic and clan origin.

 

 

________ Ewing

 

The children of _______ and _______ Ewing were:

 

1.       William H, born 25 Jul 1813 Allegheny Co PA, married Mary McLaren/McClaren, died 18 Nov 1896 Pomeroy, Meigs Co OH, buried 20 Nov 1896 Beech Grove Cemetery, Pomeroy, Meigs Co OH.

2.       John, born 1820 PA.

3.       James Cahaus/Cassius, born 5 Feb 1824 Allegheny Co PA, married Mary Ann Brown on 4 Aug 1847 Columbiana Co OH, died 21 May 1879 Syracuse, Sutton Township, Meigs Co OH, buried Carleton's Cemetery, Meigs Co OH.  James was a Lt. in the Civil War.  Mary Ann was born circa 1826 in Fairfield Co OH and died of Bright's Disease (kidney) on 11 Mar 1896 New Lisbon, Columbiana Co OH and is buried in the New Lisbon Cemetery, Columbiana Co OH.  According to his Civil War Pension records, James and Mary had seven known children (including Volcalow, ).  James' obituary is recorded in the Meigs County (OH) Telegraph on Wednesday 28 May 1879:

 

Syracuse (Sutton Twp, Meigs Co OH).  It is with regret that we are called on this week to note the death of Mr. James Ewing, who died at his residence at this place on Wednesday afternoon, May 21, of typhoid fever, at the age of 55 years.  The funeral took place from the residence on Thursday at 2 o'clock P.M. and the internment was in Carleton's cemetery.  Rev. P.S. Davies conducted the services. 

Mr. Ewing was born February 5, 1824 in Allegheny County, Pa.  When quite young his parents moved to this state, where he has since resided; having been a resident of Meigs County for a number of years.   At the outbreak of the rebellion (Civil War) he was one of first to heed his country's call, and enlisted for three month's in Captain Walker's company, which was raised in Pomeroy. 

At the end of the three months, he was honorably discharged.  Still finding his country in peril, he with Captain Davis, raised a company for the three years service, of which he was made Second Lieutenant, the company being assigned to the Ninth Virginia Volunteer Infantry.  He was soon detached and made one of the commanders of a company called Blazer's Scouts, which did signal and active service to the end of the war. 

On one of his scouts, when carrying dispatches, he was ambuscaded (ambushed?), and his horse shot from under him, but he escaped almost miraculously (Note: According to the Historian Darl Stephenson, this ambush occurred on the Berryville Road in the Shenandoah Valley.  Captain Blazer reported this in a dispatch.  Ewing was only one of five to escape).  He was captured by the enemy at one time and taken to Libby Prison, but, being an officer, was soon exchanged and returned to his company, and served until the close of the war.  (Note: According to historian Darl Stephenson, Ewing was captured at Summersville WVA in 1862 when two companies of the WVA 9th were surprised there All the men, not just the officers were eventually paroled and exchanged since that system was still going on in 1864.   He left the army in the fall of 1864, replaced by Lt. Tom Coles of the 91st Ohio.  Coles was killed in Blazer's last fight with Mosby at Kabletown Nov. 18, 1864.)

He was an active worker for the party whose principles he fought for, and was much respected by his opponents as well as his friends.  While a citizen of Syracuse, he was always ready to serve the public, and will be missed in many ways.  (Editors Note: An article regarding the ambush mentioned is recorded at www.wvcivilwar.com.  Click on "Features" and review the article by Darl L. Stephenson [darlsteph@prodigy.net] entitled Broom of Destruction: Captain Blazer's Scouts).

 

4.       Mary E, born Aug 1830 PA.

 

 

William H. Ewing

 

William H. was born on 25 Jul 1813 in Allegheny Co PA.  He married Mary/Martha McLaren/McClaren.  William died on 18 Nov 1896 in Pomeroy, Meigs Co OH and is buried on 20 Nov 1896 in the Beech Grove Cemetery, Pomeroy, Meigs Co OH.

 

Mary/Martha died in 1854.  Nothing is known about her ancestry.  I have attempted to uncover information about her in Columbiana Co PA and Allegheny Co PA – but nothing confirms her parentage.

 

The obituary of William H. Ewing was located in The (Pomeroy OH) Tribune Telegraph, Wednesday 25 Nov 1896:

 

DEATHS.  William Ewing, the venerable father of John Ewing and the late W.H. Ewing, of this city, died at the Ewing residence near the electric light plant, at 8:45 last Friday evening from the effects of a paralytic stroke.  Deceased had been gradually failing for several years, but was able to walk almost to the very last.  He attended services at the Presbyterian Church the Sunday before.  He was born at Allegheny county, Pa., July 25 1813 making him 83 years, 2 months and 25 days of age.  His wife died there 42 years ago.  He came to Pomeroy in 1856 and continued to live here until his death.  He leaves one son, John, and two or three brothers and sisters.  The funeral took place from the residence Sunday afternoon, Rev. Turnbull officiating.  Burial at Beech Grove cemetery.

 

 

The children of William H and Mary/Martha McLaren/McClaren were:

 

1.       Elizabeth Leanna, born 17 Oct 1839 Columbiana Co OH, married Ephraim Chidester Carson 26 Mar 1857 Meigs Co OH, died 26 Feb 1909 St. Louis MO, buried Oak Grove Cemetery, Racine, Meigs Co OH.

2.       John T, born 25 Jul 1846 Fredricktown, Columbiana Co OH, married Geneva A. Gaskill, died 11 Jan 1926 Pomeroy, Meigs Co OH, buried Beech Grove Cemetery, Pomeroy, Meigs Co OH.  According to the Meigs County Health Department’s Death Records, his father was listed as William Ewing and his mother was listed as Peggy Matur (I do not understand this!!!…maybe Peggy=Margaret=Mary and Matur=McLur=McLar=McLaren?) and he died of “Homiplegra on right side of body not due to injury”.  His occupation was listed as a Farmer.

3.       William Henry, born 1 Feb 1848 Fredricktown, Columbiana Co OH, married Harriett Jane Wadman 27 May 1875 Pomeroy, Meigs Co OH, died “during the flood of 1896 in an elevator accident” on 16 Apr 1896 in Pomeroy, Meigs Co OH and is buried in the Beech Grove Cemetery, Pomeroy, Meigs Co OH.  A descendant of William Henry Ewing – Benjamin Henry (Benny) Ewing – submitted a Ewing family biographical sketch in the History of Meigs County, Ohio, Volume I (copyright 1979).  This sketch states that William Henry came to Pomeroy at the age of 6 and founded the first Ewing grocery store which prospered for many years.  William Henry’s obituary was located in The (Pomeroy OH) Tribune Telegraph, Wednesday April 22, 1896, Front Page:

 

Death's Harvest.  William Henry Ewing, who sustained fatal injuries by falling down the elevator shaft at his grocery store in this city on the night of March 31, the particulars of which have been given heretofore, died on the evening of the 16^th instant at his residence near the Pomeroy Salt Works, after lingering nearly 16 days.  He never fully recovered consciousness and finally succumbed to blood poison.  Deceased was born in Fredricktown, Columbiana County, this state, in 1848 and came to Pomeroy in 1854.  He was married to Miss Hattie Wadman, of this city, May 27, 1875.  Four children were born to them, all of whom are at home, viz: Benjamin, Mattie, Herbie and Glenroy. 

Mr. Ewing united with the Presbyterian Church here in 1869 and was connected officially with the Sunday School for 22 years as Secretary and Treasurer.  As a Trustee of the church, he was a very efficient worker during the building of the new house of worship. 

Mr. Ewing was in business here for a long series of years and was highly regarded.  He served in the City Council one term, which had just expired at the time of his death.  He also held other responsible positions.

He was a member of the Mineral Lodge, I.O.O.F. of this city, which order conducted the funeral ceremonies, after short religious exercises at the residence at 2 o'clock, Saturday afternoon.  The burial took place at Beech Grove Cemetery.

 

4.       Martha Jane, born 1850, died 26 May 1881 Pomeroy, Meigs Co OH, buried Beech Grove Cemetery, Pomeroy, Meigs Co OH.  Her obituary was located in the Meigs County (OH) Telegraph (dated not recorded during research trip):

 

DIED.  EWING--Mattie J. Ewing, only daughter of Wm. Ewing, died May 26, 1881 after a lingering illness of eight months, which she patiently endured, peacefully falling asleep in Jesus, in whom she trusted to the last.  Aged 31 years.

 

5.       James F, born 11 Jan 1852 Columbiana Co OH, married Martha J. _______, died 11 Feb 1880 Pomeroy, Meigs Co OH, buried Beech Grove Cemetery, Pomeroy, Meigs Co OH.  The obituary of James was located in The Meigs County (OH) Telegraph, Wednesday February 18, 1880, Front Page:

 

Mr. James F. Ewing, a young man who for a few years past has been clerk in B. Koehler's shoe store, died at his residence in this city last Thursday morning.  He was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, January 11, 1852.  He was at the time of his death twenty-eight years old.  His mother died while he was yet in his infancy.  The family removed to Meigs County in 1854, since which time he was a resident of Pomeroy.  He had been in declining health for more than a year; the disease of which he died being consumption.  He was known in the community as a quiet, thoughtful, young man.  He was not a member, but yet a faithful attendant of the church.  And he had been organist at the Baptist church of Pomeroy for the past six or seven years.

During his last illness, which continued about two weeks, he professed the full acceptance of Christ as his Savior.  He died at one o'clock Thursday morning.

The funeral services were conducted by rev. P.S. Davies, in the Baptist Church, on Friday at two o'clock in the afternoon, and the remains were buried at the Beech Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Odd Fellows, of which order he was a member.

 

    

Elizabeth Leanna Ewing

 

Elizabeth Leanna was born on 17 Oct 1839 in Columbiana Co OH.  She married Ephraim Chidester Carson on 26 Mar 1857 in Meigs Co OH and died 26 Feb 1909 in St. Louis MO.  Elizabeth is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Racine, Meigs Co OH.

 

Ephraim Chidester Carson was born on 25 Apr 1833 in Beaver Co PA.  He died 29 Oct 1880 in Syracuse, Meigs Co OH and is buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Meigs Co OH.  Ephraim was the son of William C Carson and Mary Chidester.   For more information on the descendants of this union, please see the chapter entitled Carson.

 

Elizabeth’s death certificate was located, after several months of searching, in the City of St. Louis’ Health Department  (Certificate Number 1293).  It states that she was a resident of 1315 Temple Place.  It lists her as being 69 years, 4 months and 9 days old, a Widow, born in PA, her father as William H. Ewing of PA, her mother as Mary McLaren of PA.  Her listed cause of death was diabetes – which she suffered for a period of 3 years. 

 

The St. Louis (MO) Dispatch carried Elizabeth’s initial obituary announcement in their 26 Feb 1909 edition, page 14, column 1:

 

CARSON—Entered into rest on Feb 26, 1909, after a lingering illness, Elizabeth L. Carson (nee Ewing), mother of Winfield S, Cassius E(wing?), Glen roy, Frank H., Dwight A. Carson, and Mrs. T.W. Karr of Pomeroy, O.; Mrs. Ferd Plate, Chicago, and Mrs. Orville P. Blake, St. Louis.  Burial at Pomeroy, O.  Chicago and Kansas City papers please copy.

 

Elizabeth’s formal obituary was located in The (Pomeroy, OH) Leader, Thursday March 4, 1909, front page, column 3:

 

ELIZABETH EWING CARSON

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Passes from Earthly Scenes to the Great Unknown.

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Elizabeth Ewing Carson was born in Columbiana county Oct, 17, 1839, and quietly breathed her last at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O.P. Blake, at St. Louis, last Friday morning, the immediate cause of her death being diabetes.

Mrs. Carson's mother died she was 14 years of age, and at that time her father moved to Meigs county.  She attended school in this city and at the Albany Academy in Athens County, at the latter place meeting Ephraim Carson to whom she was married March 24, 1857.  To them were born nine children all of whom survive except William, who died when six months old.

Capt. Carson organized a company of soldiers at the first call to arms in 1861, and he served his country continually throughout the war, serving on General Milroy's staff.  As a result of exposure and hardship, he contracted bronchial trouble, which weakened his strong constitution and resulted in his death Oct. 29, 1880.  Thus thrown on her own resources with a large family of children, the ensuing years were fraught with unusual care which would have overwhelmed one of less dauntless courage and devotion than Mrs. Carson.

Although reared a Presbyterian, Mrs. Carson was too broad-minded to be controlled by denominational lines, and while residing in Syracuse associated herself with the Methodist church.  Her activities are well known there and in Kansas City where she lived during the last 25 years of her life.

The remains were brought here Sunday and Monday at 9am funeral services were held at the residence of Prof. T. W. Karr in Syracuse, conducted by Rev. Jewett, the body being laid to rest in Oak Grove cemetery by the side of her husband.

The children left to mourn by the death of this good woman are Mrs. T.W. Karr, Syracuse, W.S., Mexico City; C.E., Tampico, Mexico; G.R., Cherokee, Kansas; Mrs. O.P. Blake, St. Louis; Mrs. Ferdinand Plate, Chicago; Dwight, Bay City Michigan; Frank, Kansas City, MO.

 

 

 

 

Federal Census Records

 

 

1810 Federal Census, Robinson Township, Allegheny Co PA (unknown relation)

William Ewing

Moses Ewing

James Ewing

Alexander Ewing

 

1820 Federal Census, Robinson Township, Allegheny Co PA (unknown relation)

William Ewing                3/-/-/1/1/-/-/1/-/1

Thomas McClaran          2/-/-/3/-/1/-/-/1/-  (4 houses away….)

 

1850 Federal Census, St. Clair Township, Columbiana Co, OH   Household ??? (pg 225)

(*) Elizabeth would have been 11 - possibly in full-time school at the Athens Academy

 

1870 Federal Census, 3rd Ward, City of Pomeroy, Meigs Co, OH   Household 364

 

1880 Federal Census, Front St, 3rd Ward, City of Pomeroy, Meigs Co, OH   Household 70/80

(*) See James F. Ewing’s 1880 will where he mentions his “Aunt” Mary E. Ewing.

 

 

 

 

Meigs Co Ohio

Ewing Wills & Probate Records  1826-1925 (first index)

 

 

Meigs Co OH

Ewing Land Records--William or Wm H. Ewing

 

 

Meigs County OH Marriages

Book I (1819-3/1852)

Book II (1852-1862)

Book III (1863-1866)

Book V (1869-1873)

EWING References Only

 

 

Meigs County OH Cemetery Index

EWING references Only

Grouped by Section and Lot Number

b/o = brother of

s/o = sister of

(*) John Shipe Ewing, born 1802 Fredrick Co VA, died 16 Dec 1882.

(**) Elizabeth Owens Ewing, his wife.

 

 

Meigs County OH Death Records

EWING References Only

Volume I (1867-1897)

 

(*)  Obituary located in The Meigs County (OH) Telegraph, Wednesday May 21, 1879: James Ewing, of this (Syracuse) place is dangerously sick with Typhoid Fever and it is feared he will not recover.

 

(**) Obituary located in The Meigs County (OH) Telegraph, Wednesday December 20, 1882, Front Page: Mr. James (John?) S. Ewing, an old resident of Bedford Township, died last Saturday at the advanced age of 80 years.  He has been sick for a long time.  The deceased leaves a wife and thirteen children.  He was the father of Rev. J.P. Ewing, of Ripley, Ohio.

 

 

 

 

Columbiana Co OH Will Index

EWING References Only

 

 

Columbiana County OH Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume V

Necrology of Salem Ohio Citizens

M’Laren References (no others)

 

 

Columbiana County OH Marriages 1800-1870

Ewing References Only

 

 

 

 

 

Allegheny Co PA Wills

EWING References Only

Pre 1900 Only

 

 

Allegheny Co PA Death Records

EWING References Only

1874-1903 Only