1 This Ferdinand LEE died at seven years old, seventeen years before Ferdinand Lee DONHAM was born. This young child must have been special to the family since he was still remembered seventeen years later by distant cousins. 2 Her real name was Florella Jane RECTOR. Her marriage record said Flora J. RECTOR and the 1880 Census listed her as Floella RECTOR. Most records called her "Jenna RECTOR" or "Jennie RECTOR", nicknames from her middle name. 3 Family History Library U.S. / Canadian microfilm #1404537, 4 Sep 1880 Clay County, Indiana. Marriage performed by C.W. REED, JP. Names recorded as Ferdinand L. DONHAM & Flora J. RECTOR. Clay County Marriages (1860-1920), Book 5, page 173. 4 I have not found Melvin's birth record, but he always told people that he was born in Terre Haute, Vigo, IN. I suspect, though, that he was born in Jackson Township, Clay, IN, where his sister Goldie was born. Terre Haute was the nearest city that people in California might recognize. Though it is possible that he, being the oldest, was born somewhere different than his siblings. 5 From Clay County, Indiana, Birth Records (1882-1920), Book H-1, page 98. The baby girl was unnamed in the original record, identified only as a child of F.L. DONHAM and Jennie RECTON (sic). Somebody later wrote the name, Goldie Elizabeth DONHAM, on that record. 6 A baby male DONHAM, son of F.L. DONHAM and Jennie RECTOR, was born 21 Jul 1887. From Clay County, Indiana, Birth Records (1882-1920), Book H-1, page 134. 7 Clay County deed record 66, page 454. 8 Barbara Rector HILL, of Lombard, IL, loaned me the photograph so that I could have a negative and copies made from it. 9 Virginia (DONHAM) CHIOINO had the original of this photograph (approx. 3 x 5") of Ferdinand Lee DONHAM, Goldie Elizabeth DONHAM, and Melvin Roy DONHAM. I borrowed the photo to have a negative made and some retouching done. I have a large 20 x 30" poster-print that is hanging where I work, at the Photo Department of Longs Drugs #40, 442 Las Gallinas, San Rafael (Terra Linda), Marin, CA. 10 The 1900 U.S. Census (Nome, Southern District, Alaska. Enumeration of the S.L.S. Ohio, Sheet 5, Line 23) lists an R. DUNHAM as a passenger of the S.L.S. Ohio (left Seattle, WA, on 24 May 1900, and arrived at Nome, AK, on 14 June 1900). This might or might not be our Melvin R. DONHAM. 11 Ptarmigan, "any of various grouses (genus Lagopus) of northern regions with completely feathered feet." from Webster's Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary, 1961. 12 Cypress Hill Cemetery, Petaluma, Sonoma, California. Old Section, South 31, Lot 699, Div. Sec. 3. 13 Thomas and Rosine (LONG) HEIM possibly also immigrated to California. They might also have had children Phillip HEIM (m. Mary; had children Harry, William, Albert, and Frieda HEIM) and Phillipine HEIM (m. Henry LUDEMANN; had children Henry Jr. Henrietta, and Anita LUDEMANN). 14 The May 1928 Petaluma City Directory lists Melvin DONHAM, residence 510 Madison Street, phone number = 1384-W. The same information from May 1928 also appears in the Petaluma City Directories for Feb 1931, Sep 1931, Aug 1933, 1939 (also lists wife Rose, and business "poultry". has separate entries for Genevieve, a clerk at L & M Pharmacy, and Virginia, a clerk at J.C. Penney), Aug 1940, Aug 1941, and Aug 1942. 15 Woodlawn Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo, California. Grave 47, Tier 7 & 8, Section N. 16 Died at Palm Hospital, 239 Hutchins Avenue, Sebastopol, Sonoma, California. He had been there for three months and died at 7:35 pm on 2 October 1960. He is also buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Grave 47, Tier 7 & 8, Section N. 17 Gene DONHAM is listed as living at 700 West Street, Phone Number = 749-W, in the Aug 1945, Aug 1947, and 1947 Petaluma City Directories. In 1947 it also lists his wife, "Rill", and the fact that he is a mechanic for "Himmie Klebanoff". 18 Adolph GEHRINGER had also gone to the Alaskan Gold Rush, though he did not know the DONHAMs at that time. 19 Novato Township: Land Grants to World War II, by Mary UNGENASCH. 20 The witnesses were Virginia (DONHAM) CHIOINO and John H. "Jigs" PAGAN (Walter's friend). Samuel TAMBLYN was the Methodist minister who performed the ceremony. 21 The ceremony, performed by Arthur R. WILLIS, Pastor of the Ocean Avenue Church, was witnessed by Walter's brother Fred SUGGS, of 2355 35th Avenue, San Francisco (the same address as Walter). Muriel lived at 32 San Gabriel Avenue. 22 Besides Gen SUGGS and Ginny CHIOINO, the River Rats also included Viola DAVIDSON, Vi HANSON, Mattie ASCENCIO, Kay GORDON, Ruth FISHER, and Ronnie CHRISTY. 23 Married at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1100 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafeal (Terra Linda), Marin, California. Witnessed by Robert A. YAGER and Sharon HARRISON. The ceremony began at 11:00 a.m. Wedding reception was at 12:30 p.m. at the Velvet Turtle Restaurant which was located on the hill above Highway 101 at Terra Linda where the Fireman's Fund Insurance buildings are today. 24 1900 U.S. Census (Perry Township, Clay County, Indiana. Vol. 10, E.D. 15, Sheet 9, Line 36). Her name was listed as "Golda DONHAM" and her age was incorrectly given as ten years old, born in February 1890. 25 The Cory Story, by the Centennial History Committee, Windmill Publications, Mt. Vernon, Indiana, 1990. The book can be ordered from the Clay County Genealogical Society. 26 The marriage record said that Lot Dean LOCKWOOD (son of Thomas J. LOCKWOOD of New York, and Albalertina BROWN of Maine) was an attorney and a resident of Legaspi, Philippines. Goldie Elizabeth DONHAM (daughter of F.L. DONHAM of Indiana, and Floela J. RECTOR of Indiana) was a registered nurse and a resident of San Jose. The witness was Gertrude PAYNE and the ceremony was performed by Elisha A. KING. 27 On 14 June 1918 a baby boy was born in Clay County, Fred Lockwood JAMES, the son of Fred JAMES and Golden LOCKWOOD (from Clay County, Indiana, Birth Records (1882-1920), Book H-14, page 89). The boy died one week later, 21 June 1918, in Dick Johnson Township, Clay County, IN (from Clay County, Indiana, Death Records, Book H-19, page 62). There are many similarities here to Goldie Elizabeth (DONHAM) LOCKWOOD and her family: "Fred" was the name of Goldie's father Ferdinand, "LOCKWOOD" was the name of her husband Lot Dean, "JAMES" was the name of her aunt and uncle Oliver and Melissa, and the name "Golden" is like "Goldie". But who was Fred Lockwood JAMES and how was he related? 28 These people include Nancy (BALDWIN) LOCKWOOD, Alice (BALDWIN) KAMM, Mrs. Diane GIBBS, Lindsay Z. & Ellen FLETCHER, Mrs. Betsy CAVENDER, Margaret (HOFFMAN) TILESTON, and Cho (MacARTHUR) RIORDAN. Some of these people only vaguely remembered Elizabeth, while others remembered her well and were able to give me some important clues, such as when she was last known to be in the Philippines and when she might have moved back to Santa Clara County, CA. 29 Phil MARQUARDT remembered an "Aunt Liz" who he thinks was a half-sister or step-sister of his mother Alice (WILCOX) MARQUARDT. Aunt Liz died about 1970 in Berkeley, CA, when she was in her 80s. He thinks that this Liz might have had a daughter, also named Elizabeth. We are not sure who these other Elizabeths might be. 30 Sunset Mausoleum, 101 Calusa Avenue, El Cerrito, Alameda, CA. Crypt 4072, Section 32-A, West Sunset Terrace. 31 From a letter to Scott TRIMBLE, dated 23 July 1995. 32 Family History Library U.S. / Canadian microfilm #0327560, 15 Aug 1833, Clermont County, Ohio. The record is also located on Family History Library U.S. / Canadian microfilm #0317339, 15 Aug 1833, Clermont County, Ohio, performed by David WHITT (WHITE), JP. 33 Deed Record F, page 574. John DONHAM, alone, to Abijah DONHAM, and Margaret DONHAM, his wife. Warranty Deed. $150 for this and other lands. Date of instrument 22 Aug 1842. Acknowledged on 22 Aug 1842. Date of recording on 24 Jan 1846. Description: W.½-N.E.¼,20-11-7. 80 acres, more or less. This land was previously entered by John DONHAM on 27 Jan 1837. 34 Family History Library U.S. / Canadian microfilm #1404660, Cemeteries in Clay County, Indiana, by Margreta HARR and Hope Swearingen RAY, 1975: Conaway-Cade Cemetery, Abijah Donham, 16 Oct 1864, age 52y 8m 24d. 35 Will Book 1, Pages 132-134. 36 Marriage Record 4, page 210. Robert BENNETT to Margaret DONHAM. Marriage License, dated 13 Oct 1876, solemnized 15 Oct 1876, recorded 19 Oct 1876. Oliver H. TONSEY, minister in M.E. Church, officiating. 37 Clay County Circuit Court, State of Indiana, May and June terms 1896. Clerk's Office, Box No. 328, Book 42, Page 12. 38 See chapter eleven for information regarding J.S. DONHAM's involvement in the BALL estate. 39 Janetta DONHAM married John HAYPENNY on 19 Oct 1862, from the index to Clay County Marriages (1860-1920), Book 2, Page 76 40 Index to Clay County Marriages (1860-1920), Book 4, Page 67. 41 Oliver JAMES married Eliza B. HARPER on 28 Apr 1868. From the index to Clay County Marriages (1860-1920), Book 2, Page 497. 42 1880 U.S. Census (Cory, Perry Twp, Clay County, Indiana. E.D. 239, Sheet 7, Line 20. Enumerated 4 Jun 1880), 1900 U.S. Census (Perry Twp, Clay County, Indiana. E.D. 16, Sheet 4?, Line 65. Enumerated 4 Jun 1900), 1920 U.S. Census (Cory, Perry Twp, Clay County, Indiana). 43 Index of Clay County Marriages (1860-1920), Book 4, Page 138. 44 Family History Library U.S. / Canadian microfilm #1404536; 1 Dec 1854 Clay County, Indiana; performed by John W. ROBERTSON; names written as Enoch M. RECTOR & Elizabeth DONHAM. 45 Bob ORR (812 Cindy Drive, Burlington, IA 62601) and Hermon FAGLEY have done extensive research on this family, but due to lost records, have not yet been able to prove Thomas BROWN or Mary BALL's parentage, or if Mary was indeed a BALL or if she was an OSBORN instead. 46 The Official Roster of the Soldiers of the American Revolution Buried in the State of Ohio, by the Daughters of the American Revolution, F.J. Heer Printing, Ohio, 1929. page 56. 47 They were also told they were related to Jesse JAMES and the DALTON Boys. The connections to them have not yet been found, but it is possible that Jesse JAMES was a cousin of Dr. Oliver JAMES (m. Melissa DONHAM). 48 From a transcript of an old newspaper clipping, sent to me by Bob ORR. 49 Also sent to me by Bob ORR. Oma CORD was in St. Joseph, MO, and Joseph BROWN was probably in Indianapolis, IN. 50 On 29 Jun 1995, Bob ORR "RNJN54B@prodigy.com" sent this e-mail to Scott TRIMBLE "TrimbleSTS@aol.com". Some of the capitalization and spelling has been modified. 51 Bob ORR (812 Cindy Drive, Burlington, IA 62601), genealogist of BROWNs and ARTHURs, is a descendent of Annie BROWN. 52 I've seen his birth year listed as 1760 or 1766, but for him to have been in the Revolutionary War, it must have been at least as early as 1760. 53 The name has sometimes been recorded as COONARD or COONROD. 54 Rush County, Indiana, probated in 1826. Book 1, Page 26-28. 55 Biographical Reocrd of Prominent and Representative Men of Indianapolis and Vicinity, J.H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1908, page 166. Transcript sent to me by Bob ORR. 56 Family History Library U.S. / Canadian microfilm #0317339; 19 Apr 1803 Clermont County, Ohio; performed by Philip Gatch, M.G.; names written as James Arthur & Anne Asbourn. 57 from Bob ORR, of Burlington, IA. His source was the History of Brown and Clermont Co., Ohio, by Byron WILLIAMS, Hobart Publishings Co., 1913, page 279. 58 Most sources have said that William DONHAM died in Indiana. Pete MANN says that he died in Vigo County, Indiana. Bob ORR says it was Clermont County, Ohio. 59 The ceremony for the wedding to Sarah CLARK was performed by Chapman ARCHER, JP. George DONHAM was a sergeant in the 4th Regiment of Indiana Volunteers in the Mexican War between 1847 and 1848. He was a laborer on the Wabash & Erie Canal, a farmer, and a lawyer. He was a Democrat and lost two runs for state representation in 1846 and 1849. 60 John DONHAM's parents and his siblings were born in Middlesex County and most sources say that he was also. One history, though, said that he was born in Salem County, NJ. 61 Family History Library U.S. / Canadian microfilm #0317339. The ceremony was performed by Gerard RILEY, JP. The names were written as "John DUNHAM" and "Elizabeth BROWN" in the records. 62 History of Clermont and Brown Counties Ohio, by Byron WILLIAMS, reprint of the 1913 edition, Clermont County Genealogical Society, Baltimore, 1987; page 684. 63 Ibid., pages 681 to 684. 64 I was told that the will was in Vigo County Will Book 1, page 3, dated 8 Jan 1849, recorded 5 August 1855. The clerk was not able to find the will with this information. 65 The justice of the peace who performed the ceremony was an Ely JENKINS. 66 Mewhinney Cemetery, Riley, Vigo, Indiana. Go north from Cory, Clay, Indiana, to Bloomington Road, turn left (northwest for 3.1 miles) until you get to the Noble RECTOR residence. Go left .9 miles and then into the west side of the cemetery. John Preston RECTOR is 150 feet from the gate of the hill, 4th or 5th row back. (directions provided by Barbara Rector HILL, of Lombard, IL). 67 Oak Hill Cemetery, Center Sex., Rt 46, Cory, Clay, Indiana. 68 William Henry Harrison RECTOR was named after William Henry HARRISON, governor of Indiana Territory, Ohio senator, and ninth president of the United States. RECTOR fought in the Mexican War in 1846. 69 Sometimes the genealogies refer to him as Abel M. DONHAM, but I have not yet seen documentation of that middle initial and think it could have resulted from confusion from another Abel M. DONHAM, the son of William DONHAM and Sarah ARTHUR. 70 Family History Library U.S. / Canadian microfilm #0327560, 7 Apr 1831 Clermont County, Ohio, performed by David WHITE, JP. The names were written as Able DONHAM & Matilda REED. Also Family History Library U.S. / Canadian microfilm #0317339, 7 Apr 1831 Clermont County, Ohio, by David WHITE, JP. The names were written as Abel DONHAM Jr. & Matilda REED. 71 Family History Library U.S. / Canadian microfilm #1404537; 21 Jan 1874 Clay County, Indiana; by William JEFFERS, Preacher of the Gospel; names written as Abel DONHAM (also written here as Abel S. DONHAM) & Nancy GILBERT. Clay County Marriage Records (1860-1920), Book 3, page 478. 72 The Cory Story, page 198. 73 Family History Library U.S. / Canadian microfilm #1404660; Cemeteries in Clay County, Indiana, by Margreta HARR and Hope Swearingen RAY, 1975; Conaway-Cade Cemetery, Abel Donham, 16 Sep 1892, age 80y 11m 8d. Conaway-Cade Cemetery is located one mile east of the Cory-Staunton Road on the Lower Bloomington Road. 74 Died of pneumonia. 75 The ceremony was was by Enoch TRACY, JP, son-in-law of Abel DONHAM. 76 Clermont County will book G, page 142. Dated 1 Jan 1847, probated on 23 May 1853. 77 Through his wife's ancestry, genealogist Brent SCHLOTTMAN (2019 West Lemon Tree Place #1185, Chandler, AZ 85224) is a descendent of Keziah DONHAM. 78 Keziah DONHAM's marriage to Hugh BARKLEY was performed by Timothy RARDIN, JP. 79 Elizabeth DONHAM's marriage to Enoch TRACY was performed by Ichabod TEMPLE. 80 Hiley Ann DONHAM's marriage to Thomas RANDALL was performed by David WHITE, JP. The marriage record shows the names as Thomas RANDALE and Highly DONHAM. Hiley's name has also been written as "Hilah". 81 Cynthia DONHAM's marriage to Isaac FERGUSON was performed by David WHITE, JP. 82 Evaline DONHAM's marriage to Robert CHAPMAN was performed by W.B. HANCOCK. 83 John DONHAM's marriage to Susanna REECE was performed by Ichabod TEMPLE. 84 Julia Ann DONHAM's marriage to George WHIDDEN was performed by W.B. HANCOCK, MG. The names were written as Juliann DONHAM and George WHIDDEN. 85 Lewis Singleton DONHAM's marriage to Sarah FAGIN was performed by David WHITE, JP. 86 Nancy DONHAM's marriage to Erin COLE was performed by Enoch TRACY, JP. 87 Rector Records, by Larry KING, 100 Longview Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075, (615) 824-2993. 88 Millitan ATKINSON's name has been recorded in many ways: Millinton ADKINS, Millenton ADKINS, Millitan ATKINS, Militin ADKINS, William ATKINSON, Millitan ATKINSON, Millington ADKINS.... It seems as if Millitan ATKINSON was a more common combination. 89 The Adkins Family of Wayne County, West Virginia — A Genealogical History, by Ronnie ADKINS, 3540 South Georgetown Drive, Montgomery, AL 36109-2232. page 12. 90 This record was found by Barbara Rector HILL (544 South Elizabeth, Lombard, IL, 60148) who sent me a photocopy. 91 Ronnie ADKINS says that he leans towards the possibility that the name was LITTLEBERRY, instead of FRY as others claim. 92 It is recorded in the register of St. John's which was completely reprinted in the Vestry of Henrico Parrish, where the marriage is located on page 228. From The Adkins Family of Wayne County, West Virginia — A Genealogical History, by Ronnie Adkins, 3540 South Georgetown Drive, Montgomery, AL 36109-2232. 93 from GEDCOM of Terry McLEAN (3409 Miraloma Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806; 14 September 1994). Her notes gave the sources Irish Burks of Colonial Virginia and New River, by Patricia Givens Johnson, Walpa Pub., 4201 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060 (703) 951-2045, pub. 1992). 94 Clermont County, Ohio, Revolutionary War Veterans, by Aileen M. WHITT, 1094 Fagin Road, New Richmond, OH 45157, page 123. 95 Isaiah FERGUSON was a major in the War of 1812. 96 Sims Cemetery is located in Liberty, , Indiana. 97 James FERGUSON's marriage to Mary DONHAM (written as Polly DUNHAM) was performed by William ROBB, MG. Three other wives have been attirubted to him, though they could have resulted from confusion with other James FERGUSONs: Olive (m. bef 1850), Rhoda A. CUSTER (m. 29 May 1868), and Lydia BEAMER 98 The Leedom Family, by Sara A.L. EACHUS, published by Dorrance & Company, PA. 99 Ibid. 100 Also known as Allie LEEDOM. 101 The Leedom Family, by Sara A.L. EACHUS, published by Dorrance & Company, PA. 102 Ibid. 103 I wonder if there is any significance to the name Jenkins. Could it have been the maiden name of either of his grandmothers? We don't know the names of Thomas JONES' parents and Martha WEST's mother was just known as Elizabeth. 104 Evelyn GRANGER (129 Arbor Road, Minerva, OH 44657) is a researcher who is compiling information on all WEST families. 105 Jenny GARNER, of Manvel, TX, says that Jeremiah DUNGAN died 26 Sep 1758 Bucks County, PA. She also has information on his descendents. 106 "Correcting the Ancestry of William DUNGAN, Perfumer of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London", by Thomas P. DUNGAN, in The Genealogist, Issue #?, page 107-202. 107 The histories and prior genealogies have always given the year 1733 and Middlesex County, NJ. Most sources give the town name as Woodbridge, although the entries in the Mormon IGI give Perth Amboy as the birthplace of Nathaniel's children, which is a neighboring town. 108 The History of Ohio, chapter entitled "Pierce". 109 The source for this information said "(MSS. NOS. 2239, 3772, page 16 and 3771, page 4; Muster Roll)". I do not know what this refers to. 110 The History of Clermont County, Ohio, page 430. 111 Pennsylvania Archives, 3rd Series, vol. 23, page 112. 112 Clermont County Genealogical Society newsletter, April 1987. 113 Clermont County will books, book 4, page 468. 114 Sutton Family and Allied Lines, by Marie WATERFORD. 115 Ibid. 116 Ibid. 117 Contact Pete MANN for more detailed information about the CROSLEY lines: Pete MANN (7915 S.W. 55 Avenue, Miami, FL 33143). 118 David DONHAM & Elizabeth GARRISON were the parents of a son named Job DONHAM. 119 Amos DONHAM supposedly went South in 1832. He had sons Dennis, Ewell, and Robert DONHAM. 120 Moved from Greene County, Pennsylvania, to Preston County, West Virginia, in about 1890. She is buried at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Lantz Ridge, Preston, West Virginia. 121 Fairview Cemetery, Dunkard Township, Greene, Pennsylvania. 122 Monongahela Hill Cemetery, Monongahela Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. 123 Some old family group sheets say that she died in West Virginia. Although, an abstract of burials from Donham Cemetery in Pennsylvania show that there was a Catherine G. DONHAM buried there, 1839-1920. 124 Though their parentage is not known, William and Cathren are believed to be cousins, both with the name LEE. 125 Isaiah DONHAM was a teacher, flatboatman, Democrat, farmer, and raiser of livestock. His marriage to Martha Ann CROSLEY was performed by Aaaron SARGENT, MG. 126 Daughter of Rev. John C. CROSLEY, the son of Reuben CROSLEY Sr. and Rachael HARVEY. 127 Marriage to Emeline BENNETT was performed by W.B. HANCOCK, MG. The marriage record has the name written as Omalim BENNETT. 128 Marriage to Jonathan CORBLEY was performed by W.B. HANCOCK, MG. 129 Marriage to Elizabeth AYERS was performed by Timothy RARDIN, JP. 130 Marriage to Sarah M. McCLAIN was performed by H. NEWTON, MG. 131 Marriage to Benjamin ELY was on 16 Aug 1855 by George EANOTT, MG. Mary was age 28 and Benjamin was age 49. 132 Marriage to Helen LINDSEY by J.H. LOCKWOOD, MG. 133 Marriage to James Augustus HITCH was performed by R.H. NICHOLS, MG. James was age 22. 134 Marriage to Thomas L. NICHOLS was performed by N.E. WALTON, JP. 135 The GANNETT and ANDREWS connections were also suggested by Brent SCHLOTTMAN. 136 From First Settlers of Piscataway and Woodbridge; Dedication to Five Notable First Settlers. This book quoted Oliver B. LEONARD as it's source. 137 I am not sure who it was that wrote the legend in this form, but the introduction to it said that the material was taken from Genealogy of the Singletary-Curtis Family by Lou SINGLETARY-BEDFORD, published in New York in 1907. That book said that the source was from "Massachusetts records..., correspondence, and personal knowledge." 138 His occupation was as an innkeeper. 139 The Singletary Family History 1599-1989 With Collected Research, by Yvonne Miller BRUNTON, Georgia, 1989. 140 Plymouth Colony Its History & People 1620-1691, Eugene Aubrey STRATTON, Ancestry Publishing, Utah, 1986.