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Elizabeth McCarty

Female 1810 - 1899  (89 years)


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  • Name Elizabeth McCarty 
    Born 18 Jan 1810  Cheshire Township, Gallia County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Died 12 Mar 1899  Youngstown, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Notes 

    • From The Youngstown Telegram
      Monday, March 13 1899

      Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, aged 99 years 1 month and 25 days, died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. David Tod, 2150 West Federal St., at 7:30 o'clock last night from heart disease.

      The deceased was the daughter of James McCarty and Katie Ann Circles McCarty, and was descended from one of the first families of Virginia. She was born in Cheshire, Gallia county, that state, and came to Youngstown 50 years ago. She was three times married, her last husband being the late W. P. Jones, who died 23 years ago. She is survived by two children, both of whom, live in this city. They are James W. Cossler and Mrs. Virginia Edwards. She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

      The late Mrs. Jones never wore a pair of spectacles She was industrious and had patched one quilt and started another since her birthday in January. Her memory was most wonderful. She was not only able to tell what happened in the early part of the century, but kept posted on all current events, such as politics and public improvements, and was even interested in the work of the local baseball team.

      The deceased gave an informal reception upon her every birthday, but these affairs were always for the young people. She had no ideas in common with the older folks who were not in keeping with the tines. At her last party she said: "If you invite anybody, invite the young people. I prefer their company."

      Hebron Lodge, I.O.O.F., always remembered her upon these occasions and sent a present of a gold piece. They will be invited to attend the funeral of the deceased, who was a Daughter of Rebecca.

      Mrs. Jones, was a member of Trinity M.E. Church, and until recent years, when
      incapacitated by years, never failed to attend the regular meetings.

      The deceased had been ill but a few days from pneumonia, which, with heart trouble, caused her death. She expired so gently that the watchers at first thought that she was asleep and made efforts to arouse her.

      The services attending the funeral will be held at the family residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the interment in Oak Hill cemetery,



      Note: James W. Cossler, my Father, and Mrs. Virginia Edwards, my Aunt, were
      children of my Grandmothers first marriage. My Grandfather, William Cossler,
      died from fever, while returning to Kentucky from a flat boat trip to New
      Orleans.
    Person ID I6867  WVPioneers
    Last Modified 17 Nov 2007 

    Father Jonas McCARTY,   b. Abt 1765, SmithCreek, Shenandoah Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Oct 1849 in his 84th year, Cheshire Township, Gallia County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Catherine CIRCLE\ZIRKLE,   b. 1769/70, Georges Lott, Frederick County, Maryland or Shenandoah Co, VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Feb 1854, Cheshire Township, Gallia County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 1 Jan 1788  Shenandoah County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Notes 

    • Shenandoah Co, VA Marriage Records:
      Groom: McCarty, Jonas
      29 Dec 1787
      Bride: Zirkel, Cathrine

      Both buried in McCarty Cemetery, Cheshire Twp, Gallia Co, OH
      Jonas, 84y
      Catharine, 85y
      ~~~
      1800 Gallia Co census shows Jonas McCartte.
      1806 Gallia Co Resident Land Tax List: Jonas McCarty, range 14, Township 5, section 09, Cheshire twp.
      1808 (same)
      1810 100 acres & 100 acres
      1811 same
      1812 Chattels #562, 2 horses, 5 cattle, Cheshire twp
      1813 Gallia Co Resident Land Tax List: Jonas McCarty, [100 acres & 100 acres]
      1814 Gallia Co Resident Land Tax List: Jonas McCarty, Cheshire
      1816 Gallia Co Resident Land Tax List: Jonas McCarty, [100 acres & 100 acres]
      1817 Gallia Co Resident Land Tax List: Jonas McCarty, [100 acres & 100 acres]
      1818 Gallia Co Chattels #810: 1 house, 3 horses, 4 cattle, Cheshire
      1819 Gallia Co Chattles #689, 1 house, 2 horses, 5 cattle, Cheshire
      1820 Gallia Co Land Tax List, 14-5-01 [Cheshire]
      1821 Gallia Co Chattels, 1 house, 2 horses,9 cattle, Cheshire
      1822 Gallia Co Chattels, 1 house 2 horse, 8 cattle, Cheshire [deliquent and paid]
      1824 Gallia Co Chattels, 1 house, 1horse, 6 cattle, Cheshire
      1825 Gallia Co Chattels, 1 horse, 4 cattle, Cheshire

      1820 Gallia Co
      McCarty, James (Jonas?)
      1m 10-16 James
      1m 16-26 Ben ?
      1m 45+ Jonas age 55
      1f 0-10 Sophia
      2f 10-16 Rebecca
      1f26-45 Catherine age 50?
      1 engaged in agriculture

      ~~~
      1830 Gallia Co
      Jonas McCarty
      1 m 60-70
      1 f 15-20
      1 f 60-70

      1840 Gallia Co
      Jonas Mccarty, Sr
      1 m 70-80
      1 f 0-5
      1 f 20-30
      1 f 70-80
      ~~~
      Mc Curdy, William OH Northwest Terr 150 1788 Residence List

      1850 Gallia Co Census, Cheshire Twp
      Jonas McCarty, 58, farmer, $1000 VA
      Ester, 59, VA
      Catharine, 80 MD
    Family ID F42  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Aquilla Cossler,   b. 1803,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 22 Jan 1824  Gallia County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Notes 

    • http://www.kinsmanballantine.com/cosslers.html

      1880 Census Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio Page 277C
      L/w granddaugher Sarah and her family
      Elizabeth JONES GMothL F W W 70 OH
      Fa: WALES Mo: WALES

      Based on her age here, and the fact that there is more proof for her brother Ben's DOB, I believe the age in her obit is probably incorrect by 10 years - maybe a typo.
    Children 
     1. James William Cossler,   b. 14 Oct 1825, Cheshire Township, Gallia County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Virginia Cossler,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Arthusa Cossler,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Family ID F2665  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 David Swain,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 22 Nov 1838  Hancock Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Family ID F9682  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 3 John Bewick,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 3 Dec 1842  [5
    Notes 

    • They moved to Mahoning County, OH by 1850.
    Family ID F9683  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 4 W P Jones,   d. Abt 1876 
    Family ID F9118  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 18 Jan 1810 - Cheshire Township, Gallia County, Ohio, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 22 Nov 1838 - Hancock Co, KY Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S21] Obit.

    2. [S1205] Census.

    3. [S207] Shenandoah County Ministers Returns.

    4. [S61] Marriage Records, Gallia Co, OH.

    5. [S314] Susan Briggs.