I've added a new page to highlight the family mysteries. She if you can solve some of them for us!
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Charlotte Dawes Bible
I mentioned Charlotte's bible in the last post. There is a lot of info written in here which I haven't included before. AS I mentioned, there appears to have been two people entering information into it based on hand writing. The second one was probably mu mother. He is it all transcribed:
Page 677
- First Hand Writing
- Fanny Fowler daughter of Joseph & Charlotte Wright was born at Northampton December 3rd, 1821
- was married April 24th, 1844
- Fanny Fowler daughter of Joseph & Charlotte Wright was born at Northampton December 3rd, 1821
- was married April 24th, 1844
Page 678
- First Hand Writing
- Joseph Wright, son of Asa & Esther Wright, was born at Northampton April 28th, 1778 was married Dec 18th, 1812 to Charlotte Dawes she was born in Boston, March 18th, 1786
- Elizabeth, Daughter of said Joseph & Charlotte was born at Northampton Dec 2nd, 1813
- Daughter of said Joseph & Charlotte born Dec 9th 1816, died Dec 11th, 1816
- Joseph, son of said Joseph & Charlotte was born at Northampton Feb 27th, 1817
- Asa, son of Joseph & Charlotte was born at Northampton August 23rd, 1819
- Second Hand Writing
- Orange - son of Joseph + Charlotte April 12, 1822
- Harriet M Clark - wife of Asa Born Dec 17, 1822
- Francis Clark Wright, son of Asa and Harriet Born April 5, 1850
- Charles Blake Wright Aug 19, 1856 son of Asa and Harriet
- David Joy Wright Feb 9, 1851 son of Asa and Harriet
- Jane Caroline Reed - wife of David Joy Wright Feb 12, 1846
- Edward Nims Wright son of Jane and David Joy April 3, 1884
- David Sanders Wright son of Jane and David Joy April 16, 1887
- Florence Edna Smith wife of David Sanders Wright Mar 19, 1892
- Catherine Sanders Wright daughter of Florence + David S. Nov 19 20
- David Joy Wright July 3, 1922 Son of Florence + David S.
Page 679
- First Hand Writing
- Fanny Fowler daughter of said Joseph & Charlotte was born at Northampton December 3 1821
- Third Hand Writing
- Died Feb 3, 1845
- Second Hand Writing
- Charles Merrick Wright May 25, 1924 son of Florence + David S
- George Edward Wright March, 1927 son of Florence + David S
- Florence Caroline Wright daughter of Florence + David S May 12, 1930
- Forth Hand Writing
- Elizabeth Daughter of said Joseph & Charlotte dide December 11 1876
- daughter of said Joseph & Charlotte borne Dec 2 1813 dide Dec 11 1876
- Third Hand Writing
- Fanny Fowler Feb 3, 1845: Age 23 - wife of J.F. Anable
- Joseph Wright -1878 (Joined the gypsies?)
- Asa May 11, 1883 Orange August 14 1884 - Bound out as boys?
- Harriet Clark Wright wife of Asa Aug 24, 1894
- Frances Clark Wright March 26, 1851
- David Joy Wright May 2, 1908
- Second Hand Writing
- Edward Nims Wright - April 20, 1949
- David Sanders Wright - Jan 18, 1967
Page 680
- Second Hand Writing
- Florence E. Smith Wright Nov 28, 1937
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Biography of Charlotte Dawes(1786-1846)-W9
Birth: March 18th, 1786 in Boston, MA
Father: UNKNOWN
Mother: UNKNOWN
Married: Joseph Wright on April 15th, 1813 in Westfield, MA
Children:
- Elizabeth Wright(1813-1876)
- Infant(1815-1815)
- Infant Daughter(18167-1816)
- Joseph Wright(1817-1878)
- Asa Wright(1818-1883)-W4
- Fanny Fowler Wright(1821-1845)
- Orrin or Orange Wright(1823-1884)
Death: May 17th, 1846 in Northampton, MA
Charlotte Dawes was born on March 18th, 1786 in Boston, MA. There is no record of her parents. She first appears in documents when she married Joseph Wright on April 15th, 1813 in Westfield, MA when she was 34 years old. They were married by the Justice of the Peace, Samuel Fowler.
Their first child, Elizabeth was born on December 2nd, 1813 in Northampton, MA. They lost a child at birth on April 22nd, 1815. The lost another child in December of 1816. She was born on December 9th and died on December 11th. Their first son, Joseph was born on February 27th, 1817 followed by Asa on August 22, 1818.
They had another daughter, Fanny Fowler on December 3rd, 1821. Their last child was born on April 12th, 1823. He was either called Orrin or Orange. Her husband, Joseph, died on July 6th, 1825.
The 1830 U.S. Census has Charlotte living with her family. Like the 1820 census, it does not list names.
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| Charlotte Dawes birth record |
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| Charlotte's Practice Signature in her bible |
The 1820 U.S. Census shows Joseph living in Northampton, MA. This census only lists the number of people living with him an not who they are, but there is something of a mystery here. Joseph is listed as working in Manufacturing,
Category
| Number |
Who
|
Free White Males Under 10
| 4 |
Joseph, Asa, Unknown, Unknown
|
Free White Male 10-15
| 1 |
Unknown
|
Free White Female Under 10
| 1 |
Elizabeth
|
Free White Female 10-15
| 1 |
Unknown
|
Free White Females 26-44
| 2 |
Charlotte and Unknown
|
Free White Females 45 and Over
| 2 |
Possibly Esther and Unknown
|
Total People
| 12 |
This number includes Joseph
|
They had another daughter, Fanny Fowler on December 3rd, 1821. Their last child was born on April 12th, 1823. He was either called Orrin or Orange. Her husband, Joseph, died on July 6th, 1825.
The 1830 U.S. Census has Charlotte living with her family. Like the 1820 census, it does not list names.
| Category | Number | Who |
| Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9 | 1 | Orange |
| Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9 | 1 | Fanny Fowler |
| Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19 | 1 | Unknown |
| Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39 | 1 | Charlotte, but the age is wrong |
| Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored) | 4 |
Charlotte died on May 17th, 1846 in Northampton, MA. She is buried n Bridge Street Cemetery.
The Mystery
Charlotte represents a long standing family mystery. Who was she and who was her parents? Here are some clues I've seen in the data, but I haven't been able to connect the dots.
- Charlotte was 27 when she got married to Joseph
- They were married by Samuel Fowler, a Justice of the Peace
- They named one of their daughter Fanny Fowler
- Some of the probate records list Charlotte as being named Fannie.
- She is listed as being born in Boston, but was married in Westfield
So here are the questions I've been pondering, some could be red herrings:
- Since she was married at 27, could she have been married before?
- Why were they married by a Justice of a Peace?
- What is her connection to Samuel Fowler?
- Could her name have been Frannie or Frances? Possibly a middlename?
- How did she get from Boston to Westfield?
Sources:
- 1820 United States Federal Census: 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Page: 108; NARA Roll: M33_50; Image: 116
- 1830 United States Federal Census: 1830 US Census; Census Place: Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Page: 588; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 64; Family History Film: 0337922
- Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841-1915: Name Charlotte Wright, Gender Female, Age 80, Birth Date abt 1766, Death Date 17 May 1846, Death Place Northampton, Massachusetts, USA, Wills and Probates Charlotte Wright - 1846
- Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841-1915: Name Fannie Wright, Gender Female, Birth Place Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Spouse Joseph Wright, Child Orange Wright, Wills and Probates Fannie Wright
- Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988: Name Charlotte Daw, Event Type Marriage, Marriage Date 15 Apr 1813, Marriage Place Westfield, Massachusetts, Spouse Name Joseph Wright
- Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988: Name Charlotte Dawe, Event Type Marriage, Marriage Date 15 Apr 1813, Marriage Place Westfield, Massachusetts, Spouse Name Joseph Wright
- Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988: Name Mrs Charlotte Wright, Event Type Death, Birth Date abt 1786, Death Date 17 May 1846, Death Place Northampton, Massachusetts, Death Age 60
- Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988: Name Charlotte Wright, Event Type Death, Death Date 1846-1847, Death Place Northampton, Massachusetts
- U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current: Name Charlotte Wright, Gender F, Birth Date 18 Mar 1786, Death Date 17 May 1846, Death Place Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America, Cemetery Bridge Street Cemetery, Burial or Cremation Place Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America, Has Bio? Y, Spouse Joseph Wright, Children Elizabeth Wright, URL https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88043937
- Charlotte Dawes Family Bible
Biography of Joseph Wright(1778-1825)-W8
Joseph Wright(1778-1825)-W8
Birth: August 28th, 1778 in Northampton, MA
Father: Asa Wright(1741-1789)
Mother: Esther Wright(1744-1826)
Married: Charlotte Dawes(1786-1846)-W9 on April 15th, 1813 in Westfield, MA
Children:
Their first child, Elizabeth was born on December 2nd, 1813 in Northampton, MA. They lost a child at birth on April 22nd, 1815. The lost another child in December of 1816. She was born on December 9th and died on December 11th. Their first son, Joseph was born on February 27th, 1817 followed by Asa on August 22, 1818.
They had another daughter, Fanny Fowler on December 3rd, 1821. Their last child was born on April 12th, 1823. He was either called Orrin or Orange.
Birth: August 28th, 1778 in Northampton, MA
Father: Asa Wright(1741-1789)
Mother: Esther Wright(1744-1826)
Married: Charlotte Dawes(1786-1846)-W9 on April 15th, 1813 in Westfield, MA
Children:
- Elizabeth Wright(1813-1876)
- Infant(1815-1815)
- Infant Daughter(18167-1816)
- Joseph Wright(1817-1878)
- Asa Wright(1818-1883)-W4
- Fanny Fowler Wright(1821-1845)
- Orrin or Orange Wright(1823-1884)
Death: July 6th, 1825 in Northampton, MA
Joseph was born on August 28th, 1778 in Northampton, MA to Asa Wright and Ester Wright. He was the 9th of 13 children. Other records list his birth date as December 13th, 1778. His father died in 1789, when Joseph was 8 years old. He married Charlotte Dawes on April 15th, 1813 in Westfield, MA when he was 34 years old. They were married by the Justice of the Peace, Samuel Fowler.
Their first child, Elizabeth was born on December 2nd, 1813 in Northampton, MA. They lost a child at birth on April 22nd, 1815. The lost another child in December of 1816. She was born on December 9th and died on December 11th. Their first son, Joseph was born on February 27th, 1817 followed by Asa on August 22, 1818.
The 1820 U.S. Census shows Joseph living in Northampton, MA. This census only lists the number of people living with him an not who they are, but there is something of a mystery here. Joseph is listed as working in Manufacturing,
| Category | Who |
| 4 Free White Males Under 10 | Joseph, Asa, Unknown, Unknown |
| 1 Free White Male 10-15 | Unknown |
| 1 Free White Female Under 10 | Elizabeth |
| 1 Free White Female 10-15 | Unknown |
| 2 Free White Females 26-44 | Charlotte and Unknown |
| 2 Free White Females 45 and Over | Possibly Esther and Unknown |
| 12 Total People | This number includes Joseph |
They had another daughter, Fanny Fowler on December 3rd, 1821. Their last child was born on April 12th, 1823. He was either called Orrin or Orange.
Joseph died on July 6th, 1825 at age 46 in Northampton, MA. The oldest of his children would have been 11 years old and the youngest 2. He was buried in Bridge Street Cemetery in Northampton, MA.
Sources:
- 1820 United States Federal Census: 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Page: 108; NARA Roll: M33_50; Image: 116
- Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988: Name Joseph Wright, Event Type Marriage, Marriage Date 15 Apr 1813, Marriage Place Westfield, Massachusetts, Spouse Name Charlotte Daw
- New York, Death Newspaper Extracts, 1801-1890 (Barber Collection): Name Jos Wright, Publication Date 23 Jul 1825
- U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast, 1704-1930: Name Jos Wright, Birth Year abt 1778, Event Death, Death Date Abt 1825, Death Place North Hampton, Age at Death 47, Newspaper New York Evening Post, Publication Date 23 Jul 1825, Publication Place New York, USA, Call Number 83432
- U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current: Name Joseph , Date 28 Aug 1778, Birth Place Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America, Death Date 6 Jul 1825, Death Place Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America, Cemetery Bridge Street Cemetery, Burial or Cremation Place Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America, Has Bio? Y, Father Asa Wright, Spouse Charlotte Wright, Children Asa Wright, URL https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130362726
Monday, February 17, 2020
Descendants of Amos Putnam and Christiana Jane Wormwood-Sally Pearce Putnam
- Amos Putnam(1794-1849)-P8 married Christiana Jane Wormwood(1804-1894)-P9
- Sally Pearce Putnam(1828-1885) married John R. Parsons(1824-1884)
- Ida Medora Parsons(1851-1925) married Thomas Edward Yerxa(1851-1916)
- Alice Yerxa(1872-1872)
- Thomas Franklin Yerxa(1874-1943) married Mary Regina McGarth(1877-1957)
- Harold Edward Yerxa(1896-1950) married Ida W. Wray(1897-1930)
- Alice M. Yerxa(1899-1975) married Edison Minor Harkner(1898-1980)
- Thomas Franklin Yerxa(1901-1968) married Margaret Aileen Clow(1901-1927) then Elizabeth(1906-UNKN)
- Herbert Randolph Yerxa(1876-1955) married Minerva Porter Stough(1876-1973)
- Thomas Edward Yerxa(1896-1958)
- Randolph Stough Yerxa(1899-1971)
- Catherine Mary Yerxa(1904-1975) married Lewis P. Smith(1900-UNKN)
- Charles Woodford Yerxa(1878-1962) married Gertrude Olive Kelsey(1877-1962)
- Dorothy Ida Yerxa(1903-1984) married William Stanly Oakley(1903-2002)
- Charles Woodford Yerxa(1906-1977) married Milred Newton(1908-1999)
- Gertude O. Yerxa(1909-1998)
- Robert Putnam Yerxa(1914-1983) married Augusta Marie Emerick(1920-1996)
- Ernest Le Baron Yerxa(1880-1965) married Katherine Pearl St. Johns(1879-1959)
- Virginia Clara Yerxa(1911-2008) married Robert Edward Hess(1914-1978)
- Maybelle Medora Yerxa(1883-1970) married Stewart Cinnamond Roseberry(1885-1933)
- Irene Isabelle Roseberry(1907-1932) married James Cecil Trowbridge Noe(1896-1963)
- Myrtle M. Yerxa(1885-1964) married Hugh Banfield Duff(1881-1959)
- Hugh Thomas Duff(1909-1970) married Evangeline Marie Wilson(1905-1969)
- Medora Ida Duff(1912-1982) married Daniel Williams(1888-1971)
- Ella Blanche Parsons(1885-1887)
- Alice H. Parsons(1860-1929) married George B. Bucknell(1851-1914)
- Lymon Randolph Parsons(1872-1872)
- John Edward Parsons(1873-1874)
Sunday, February 16, 2020
June 3rd, 1865, Camp 92nd Regt. O.V.I., Near Washington, DC
Camp 92ND Regt. O.V.I.
Near Washington D.C.
June 3rd 1865
My dear Parents:
We are still in our old camp near the city. Nothing new or strange has happened since I last wrote.
I have been to the City a number of times and have thoroughly inspected every part of the Capitol of the United States of America – have visited the Patent Office, Post Office Dept., Treasury Dept. and the War Dept. Also have been in the grand reception parlor of the White house – very fine place – there are very many curiosities about Washington, such as I would like to spend much time in seeing.
Col. Morrow sent me to the War Dept. yesterday with clerks to superintend the copying of the original muster-in Roles pertaining to the 92nd. After my business was completed I visited the Treasury Dept. and returned to camp. After supper in company with the other officers of our Div. I paid my compliments to Maj. Genl. Geo. Thomas at Willard’s hotel on Pa. Avenue – the noble and well beloved Commander of the old 14th Corps at the battle of Chickamauga. I had the pleasure and honor of grasping the hand of the hero of Nashville, “Old Pap” as he is called by the 14th Corps boys. He seemed glad, very happy to see us.
Today he visited our Div. and as he passed along the line he was every where greeted by hearty cheers, everyone was glad to see him.
I have been very busy this week making up my returns of responsibilities to the government and making out muster-out roles for Co. A. We will be mustered out so soon as all the roles are completed – which I hope will be some time next week but we will not be discharged until we arrive at some camp in the state. I do hope we may get off soon.
I would much prefer marching through Georgia and South Carolina than to remain here for we could get something good in the grub line down in Dixie, but while here in the land of plenty we have coffee, hard tack and salt pork for breakfast, hard tack, salt pork and coffee for dinner and salt junk, coffee and hard tack for supper. I saw a Miss H. Walker in the city – I believe she is some relative of Mr. A. B. Walker of Athens. The weather has been very warm for some time. I have been writing so much lately that it is almost impossible for me to use my pen, therefore it is politic to close.
Tell Geo. he must have a good garden this year. May & Alice can attend to the wants of the turkeys and chickens. Much love to all the folks.
Affectionately your son
David Putnam
Official
Harnily Run
Athens Co., Ohio
Saturday, February 15, 2020
May 20th, 1865 Camp 92nd, O.V.I. Near Alexandria, VA
Camp 92nd O.V.I.
Near Alexandria, Va.
May 20, 1865
Dear Parents:
Another long march is finished, and we – Sherman’s army - are encamped two miles from Alexandria & 8 miles from Washington City.
We are very busy just now preparing to be reviewed in the City of Washington next Wednesday. We as yet know not whether we soon will be mustered out or be held full term. I am well. Frank and Matt stand the marching well. We have nearly nine months pay due us – no prospect of pay – I think Sherman’s army is being treated very meanly by the officials at Washington. While all the other armies & all parts of other armies have received pay to a recent date, our army has rec’d nothing since Aug. 31, 1864.
What is the feeling in the North as to Sherman? I notice many of the papers are down on him. Now for all these poor ignorant fools of editors who have in all probability never seen a larger body of troops than a Co. or Regt, to criticize as great a Military genius as Sherman is outrageous. Now the army generals and all are great & fast Sherman men & will uphold him in anything he has yet done.
We have had some very hot weather.
Much love to all
Affectionately your son
D. Putnam
We arrived here yesterday.
D.P.
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