David Sanders(1791-1863)-W14
Birth: February 9th, 1791 in New Ipswich, NH
- Father: Joseph Sanders(1764-1829)
- Mother: Elizabeth Hall(1764-1836)
Married: Amy Wheeler(1793-1874) on October 14th, 1812 in Mason, NH
Children:
- William Sanders (1814-1819)
- Albert David Sanders(1816-1862)
- Lucy S. Sanders(1821-1910)
- Sarah Wheeler Sanders(1823-1919)
Death: June 1st, 1863 in Whately, MA
Quick note to begin with, David's last name is listed as Sanders, Saunders and Sanderson in various documents. I have gone with the Sanders version, since that is how he listed himself in his will.
David Sanders was born on February 9th, 1791 in New Ipswich, NH to Joseph Sanders and Elizabeth Hall. He married Amy Wheeler on October 14th in Mason, NH. Various document list the marriage year between 1811 and 1814. Given that their first child was born in April of 1814, I have chosen to set the date as October 14th, 1812.
Their first child, William was born on April 15th, 1814. The family moved to Whately, MA at some point between their marriage and the birth of their second son, Albert David on September 15th, 1816. William passed away on January 18th, 1819 at age 4.
The 1820 Census has the family living in Whately, MA on August 7th, 1820. The table below shows the information in the census and ties to individual members of the family.
| 1820 U.S. Census | ||
| Category | Number | Family Member |
| Free White Male Under 10 | 1 | Albert David |
| Free White Male 26-44 | 1 | David |
| Free White Female 10-15 | 1 | Unknown |
| Free White Female 26-44 | 1 | Amy |
| Number of People in Manufacturing | 1 | David |
| Free White Under 16 | 2 | |
| Free White Over 25 | 2 | |
| Total Free White People | 4 | |
| Total People | 4 | |
Their first daughter, Lucy S. Sanders was born in Whately, MA on July 1st, 1821 and their last child, Sarah Wheeler Sanders was born on April 6th, 1823 in Whately, MA. The 1830 and 1840 census shows the makeup of the family while they were living in Whately, MA. David joined the 2nd Curch in Whately on June 10th, 1836 and became a Deacon on May 12th, 1836. He was excused from his role as Deacon on February 12th, 1843.
| 1830 U.S. Census | ||
| Category | Number | Family Member |
| Free White Male 10-14 | 1 | Albert David |
| Free White Male 20-29 | 1 | Unknown |
| Free White Male 30-39 | 1 | David |
| Free White Female 5-9 | 2 | Lucy and Sarah |
| Free White Female 30-39 | 2 | Amy and Unknown |
| Free White People Under 20 | 3 | |
| Free White 20-49 | 4 | |
| Total Free White People | 7 | |
| Total People | 7 | |
| 1840 U.S. Census | ||
| Category | Number | Family Member |
| Free White Male 10-15 | 1 | Unknwon |
| Free White Male 40-50 | 1 | David |
| Free White Female 15-19 | 2 | Lucy and Sarah |
| Free White Female 40-50 | 2 | Amy |
| Free White People Under 20 | 3 | |
| Number of People in Agriculture | 1 | David |
| Number of People in Manufacturing | 1 | David |
| Free White People 20-49 | 2 | |
| Total Free White People | 5 | |
| Total People | 5 | |
| 1850 Agriculture | |
| Date: | September 4th, 1850 |
| Acres, Improved: | 50 |
| Acres, unimproved: | 25 |
| Cash Value of Farm: | $3,000 |
| Value of Farm Implements and Machinery: | $150 |
| Horses: | 1 |
| Milch Cows: | 2 |
| Other Cattle: | 1 |
| Swine: | 2 |
| Value of Livestock: | $200 |
| Rye, Bushels: | 50 |
| Indian Corn, Bushels: | 40 |
| Irish Potatoes, Bushels: | 40 |
| Butter, lbs: | 150 |
| Hay, tons: | 4 |
| Value of Animals Slaughtered:: | $25 |
The 1855 Massachusetts State Census shows David (64) living with Amy(62), his daughter Lucy(34), his daughter Sarah (32) and son-in-law Benjamin F. Reed (36) and their two children Jane C. Reed(9) and Albert D. Reed(2). David is listed as being a Millwright and Benjamin F. Reed as working on the railroad. The 1860 U.S. Census lists David (69) as being a farmer with his Real Estate being valued at $5000 and personal estate at $500. He is living with his wife Amy (67), daughter Lucy, daughter Sarah, son-in-law Benjamin Franklin Reed (40) and their 2 children Jane C. Reed (14) and Albert D. Reed (7). There is also a 22 year old woman name Sarah Barrett living with them. At first I suspected she was a servant, but she is shown as being from England and owning $200 in Real Estate and $200 in personal estate. I now suspect she is a boarder or a missionary. Benjamin Franklin Reed is listed as being a Sash and Blind Maker.
David died on June 1st, 1863 of consumption. He is listed as being a Millwright. The place of interment location is difficult to read on the record and is either Williamsburg or West Whately. I have not been able to find a grave listed on Find a grave, but I suspect David is buried in the Sanders family plot in the High Street Cemetery in Haydenville, MA. I have transcribed his will, and will post that tomorrow.
- 1820 United States Federal Census: 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts; Page: 31; NARA Roll: M33_50; Image: 42
- 1830 United States Federal Census: 1830; Census Place: Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts; Series: M19; Roll: 62; Page: 122; Family History Library Film: 0337920
- 1840 United States Federal Census: Year: 1840; Census Place: Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: 183; Page: 156; Image: 322; Family History Library Film: 0014677
- 1850 United States Federal Census: Year: 1850; Census Place: Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_316; Page: 68A; Image: 138
- 1860 United States Federal Census: Year: 1860; Census Place: Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_501; Page: 225; Image: 229; Family History Library Film: 803501
- Massachusetts, State Census, 1855: Name David Saunders, Gender Male, Birth Year 1791, Birth Place New Hampshire, Residence Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, Enumeration Year 1855, Age 64, Household Number 219, Reel Number 10, Volume Number 14
- Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988: Name David Sanders, Event Type Death, Birth Date 1791, Death Date 1 Jun 1863, Death Place Whately, Massachusetts, Death Age 72, Father Name Joseph Hall, Mother Name Elizabeth Hall
- Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1991: Name David Sanders, Probate Place Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, Inferred Death Year Abt 1863, Inferred Death Place Massachusetts, USA, Case Number 4041, Item Description Probate Files, 4001-4056
- Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880: Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts; Archive Collection Number: T1204; Roll: 2; Page: 607; Line: 20; Schedule Type: Agriculture
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