Sampson (Ealy) Eley (1821 - 1889)

Born 1821 in Knox, Ohio, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Hannah Kemmer — married 4 Jun 1842 in Mount Vernon, Knox, Ohio, USA

Descendants

Died 19 Oct 1889 at about age 68 in Big Foot, Fulton, Indiana, United States

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Biography

Birthdate of 1 Jul 1821 (I get 30 Jun 1821) computed from grave marker d. age 68y 3m 19d, per Tombaugh book. Historical Atlas of Fulton Co. by Kingman bros gives birth as 30 May 1821. Notes from Lulu (Ryan) Fluke say 31 May 1821, and d. 19 Oct 1889 age 68y, 4 m, 19d.

Removed to Fulton County, IN in the fall of 1851.

Per 1880 census suffers from Rheumatism.

Spelled on census as Ely until 1880, there it is Eley!

Married by Benjamin Bell, a Minister of the Gospel. Marriage recorded June 13th, 1842.

From History of Indiana (Brant, Fuller & Co., 1890), p.412

Sampson Eley was a man of prominence in the community where he resided, was an elder and deacon of the Christian Church, and died in Fulton County, this state, on the 19th day of October, 1889. His widow still survives, living upon the homestead farm which Mr. Eley purchased from the government in 1842.

From Tombaugh Cemetery book, p 56-57:

Sampson and his two nephews, Lewis & Homer Eley (sons of Benjamin Eley), who had emigrated to Fulton County in 1861, established a sawmill in the eastern part of the county to manufacture lumber.

Per history of Fulton Co.Lewis bought out "his partner" (presume Sampson) in 1863.

The will of Sampson Eley, of Fulton County, Indiana, dated 27 Aug 1889, proved 12 Nov 1889, leaves to his beloved wife, Hanna Eley, the farm home in Fulton Co., "less graveyard." He names his children: (dau.) Lovina J. Roberts; (dau.) Mary O. Fluke; (son) Lorenzo D. Eley; (dau.) Nancy A. Belle Molenhour; (son) Ning Eley. Witnesses: William H. Eiler and Reuben Batz. (from Fulton Co., Ind. Abstracts of Wills 1838-1899, by Jean C. Tombaugh, p. 135).

Fulton Co. does not have death record. Try Marshall Co.?

History of Marshall Co. (1908), p.570 (article about L.D. Eley), says he died at age 69.

Obituary in Mentone Gazette, 26 October 1889. Funeral at Sycamore Chapel.

From History I.Nelson sent: (Kingman Bros. Atlas, 1883)

"This respected gentleman and citizen is a native of Knox County, Ohio...He received his education in the rural districts of his native county, and after working on his father's farm until he reached his majority, he was united in marriage...Mr. Eley came to this county in the autumn of 1851, and purchased the eighty acres on which he yet resides, and which he has improved in such a manner as to make a home which is both convenient and happy. These esteemed citizens are active member of the Christian Disciple Church, noted for their integrity and purity of life."

Eight children listed by the biography, as well as parents of Sampson and Hannah.

From Tombaugh Fulton Co. Cems, Newcastle, Sycamore:

ELEY (1) Sampson, d. Oct 19, 1889, ae 68y-3m-19d

(2) Hannah, 1822-1904 "Mother"

(Note: Sampson Eley was b. in Knox Co., Ohio, July 1, 1821. (computed from inf. on grave marker. However, Historical Atlas, Fulton Co Ind, by Kingman Bros., p. 47, says "May 30, 1821")

He was a son of Peter (1785-1869) and Mary (Horn) Eley, who removed to Knox Co., Ohio from Penn. early in 1813, where they died. Peter & Mary (Horn) Eley were m. November 9, 1809, and they had at least one other son besides Sampson. Benjamin Eley, their first child, was b.1810 Washington Co., Penn. and d.1882 in Knox Co., Ohio. His wife was Maria Staats.

Sampson Eley m. May 1842 Hannah Kemer, b. June 7, 1822 Ohio, a dau of John Kemer (b.1800 Virginia; d.1826 Knox Co Ohio) and Nancy (Horn) Kemer (b.ca.1812 Penn; d.ca.1872 Knox Co Ohio). Sampson & Hannah Eley removed to Fulton Co Ind., in the fall of 1851. He and his two nephews, Lewis & Homer Eley (sons of Benjamin Eley), who had emigrated to Fulton County in 1861, established a sawmill in the eastern part of the county to manufacture lumber. Sampson & Hannah Eley were residents of Newc twp, Fulton Co Ind., in 1860, household #960:960, in 1870, household #161:162 and in 1880, household #171:174. (Federal Census)

Children of Sampson & Hannah Eley were: (1) Lydia Francis, b.ca.1842 Ohio, m. Patrick Shoemaker May 21, 1859 (Fulton Co M.R.), and living with her husband and one child, William J. (ae 1mo), in the household of her parents in 1860. Patrick Shoemaker was in the list of drafted men from Newc twp, Civil War. (The Sentinel, Rochester, Ind., Nov. 18, 1864) By 1870 this family was in their own home which included another son, Clement E. (ae 6mo, b. in November) (Census 1870, Fulton Co Ind, Newc twp, household 106:106). (2) Hiram Jefferson, b.ca.1847 in Ohio, m. Martha J. (-----), b.ca.1853 Ind., and they were of Newc twp, Fulton Co Ind., in 1880 with a dau, Maude (1yr). (Census 1880, Fulton Co Ind, Newc twp, Jefferson Eley, household #252:257) This family bur in Mentone cem, Kosciusko Co Ind., and grave marker reads: Hiram J. Eley, 1846-1922; Martha J., 1852-1926; Maud, 1878-1930. (3) Lavina J. "Jennie," b.ca.1849 Ohio, m. George W. Roberts. In 1880 they were residing in the same household as Sampson & Hannah Eley with two children: Bruce Roberts (4yr) and Gwendola Roberts (1yr). (4) Mary O., b.ca.1852 Ind., m. John Fluke, July 10, 1870. (Fulton Co M.R.) (5) William, b.ca.1855 Ind., was not mentioned in the will of Sampson Eley, but he was included in family in the 1860 census; missing in the 1870 census. Perhaps his full name was William Lorenzo D. Eley? (6) Lorenzo D., b.ca.1855 Ind., not included in the family of Sampson Eley in 1860; was there in 1870 census. (7) Nancy A. Belle "Annabel," 1858-1926, m. January 14, 1886 Edward Mollenhour (1857-1936).(Fulton Co M.R.) They are both bur in the Mentone cem, Kosciusko Co., Ind. (8) Laura D., b. January 5, 1862 Ind., d. August 19, 1864. (9) Ning S., b.ca.1868 Ind. (Historical Atlas, Fulton Co Ind., by Kingman Bros, 1883, p. 47-48)

The will of Samson Eley, of Fulton Co Ind., dated August 27, 1889, proved November 12, 1889, leaves to his beloved wife, Hannah Eley, the farm home in Fulton Co., "less graveyard." He names his children: (dau) Lydia F. Shoemaker; (son) Hiram J. Eley; (dau) Lovina J. Roberts; (dau) Mary O. Fluke; (son) Lorenzo D. Eley; (dau) Nancy A. Belle Molenhour; (son) Ning Eley. Wits: Wm. H. Eiler and Reuben Batz. (Fulton Co Ind Abstracts of Wills 1838-1899, by Jean C. Tombaugh) ELEY, Laura D., dau of S. & H., d. Aug 19, 1864, ae 2y-8m-14d (4 steps)

Rochester Sentinel (from Fulton/Tombaugh books) Wednesday, October 23, 1889 DIED - Mr. Sampson ELEY, an old and respected citizen of Newcastle township, died last Sunday afternoon and was buried Monday. A host of friends mourn his demise.

DIED - Uncle Sampson ELEY was buried on last Monday. (BLOOMINGSBURG)

Groom's Name: Sampson Ely Groom's Birth Date: Groom's Birthplace: Groom's Age: Bride's Name: Hannah Ramer Bride's Birth Date: Bride's Birthplace: Bride's Age: Marriage Date: 04 Jun 1842 Marriage Place: Knox,Ohio Groom's Father's Name: Groom's Mother's Name: Bride's Father's Name: Bride's Mother's Name: Groom's Race: Groom's Marital Status: Groom's Previous Wife's Name: Bride's Race: Bride's Marital Status: Bride's Previous Husband's Name: Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M58446-2 System Origin: Ohio-ODM Source Film Number: 1294304 Reference Number: Collection: Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958

Fulton Co. will indexes:

ELEY, Samson, of Fulton Co, Ind (WR “C” 200-202). Date: 27 Aug. 1889; prob. 12 Nov. 1889, Fulton Co. Ind. Heirs: wife, Hannah (real estate “less graveyard” in Fulton Co., Ind.) wife “pay to my children: to my daughter, Lydia F. SHOEMAKER...to my son, Hiram J. ELEY..to my daughter, Lovina J. ROBERTS...to my daughter, Mary O. FLUKE...to my son, Lorenzo D. ELEY...to my daughter, Nancy Belle MOLENHOUR, to my son, Ning ELEY.” Exr: wife, Hannah ELEY. Wits: William H. EILER, Reuben BATZ. Notes: Widow accepts under will 12 Nov. 1889.

Sources

• WikiTree profile Ealy-75 created through the import of MarshallFamily.ged on Jan 12, 2013 by Richard Marshall. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Richard and others.

• Tombaugh, Jean C. and Wendell, Fulton County, Ind. Cemetery Inscriptions (with genealogical notes), Vol. 2, Newcastle Twp. Tombaugh Publishing House, Rochester, Indiana. Historical Atlas by Kingman Bros. gives 30 May 1821.

• Ancestry.com, Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999 (Provo, UT, USA, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015), Ancestry.com, http://www.Ancestry.com, Will Records; Author: Indiana. Probate Court (Fulton County); Indiana. Circuit Court (Fulton County); Probate Place: Fulton, Indiana. Record for Samson Eley. [1].

• Ancestry.com, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993 (Lehi, UT, USA, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016), Ancestry.com, Record for Sampson Ely. [2].

• Census records