Devol - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Isaac Devol of Lowell, OH

danraylewis — 2015-10-10 23:25:47Z

Good Day, My name is Daniel R. Lewis and I am trying to establish a connection from Jane Morse that married Albert Vorhes. I believe that Jane was the daughter of Patience Devol who married Edmund Morse. Would any of this ring true? Thanks.

Re: DEVOLs of Washington Co, OH

danraylewis — 2015-10-08 02:35:53Z

thanks a million

Re: DEVOLs of Washington Co, OH

SowardsFam — 2015-10-08 02:24:23Z

It has been yrs since I have been up to my elbows in DEVOL lines, but yes, I believe Patience was one of Isaac DEVOL and Elizabeth BROWNELL's children.

Re: DEVOLs of Washington Co, OH

danraylewis — 2015-10-08 01:26:18Z

I am trying to find Patience DeVol who married Edmund Morse. Would yopu know if Isaac DeVol and Elizabeth Brownell are connected to her?
Daniel

Re: Eva & John Devol

paseneaux — 2014-10-27 01:22:01Z

Hi - I just ran across a John T and Eva L Devol on the 1930 Martinsburg, Know, Ohio census. This John was born in New York in 1860. Eva was noted as being born in Ohio in abt 1866. On Family Search.org it seems that John's surname was often spelled Devoe vs Devol. Eva's name is Eva Lena Kidwell Devol/Devoe born May 06 1865. She died the 20th of Sept 1936 in Martinsburg, OH. She was a widow at the time of her death. It looks like they were married on the 15 Oct 1884 in Knox Co, OH. Eva and John are also on Find A Grave. Unfortunately I did not find any photos of this couple in a quick perusal, but perhaps this is your couple in the photo?? Maybe with this information you could find descendants on Ancestry or they will find this query.

Medical Query to Philip Devol/Devoll (1811-1899) Descendants

paseneaux — 2014-10-26 20:51:21Z

I would be interested in knowing if any Devol/Devoll Descendents via Philip Devol/Devoll's line have had medical concerns associated with congenital kidney abnormalities and/or neurological disease?
If so, I would very much like to communicate with you as I am trying to narrow an inheritance pattern.

Thank you...Mellanie

Eva & John Devol

bfox7412 — 2014-06-10 04:09:46Z

I have in my possession a nice old photo of a young couple c. 1890.
On the back it says:
An?? Eva & Uncle John Devol

The photographer is from Mount Vernon Ohio.

Re: Manchester Howe Devol and Elizabeth Nutter

ngwin1 — 2012-12-01 06:31:36Z

Do any family photographs exist of Manchester Howe Devol or Elizabeth Nutter or any of their children? I have a photo of their son, Marion Luther Devol ~ my grandfather. And, some photographs are available of their burial sites. I'm wondering if any were passed along to descendants who are my cousins.

Re: Marriage clues

robreuss — 2012-11-04 16:27:09Z

Hi -

I was wondering if you've found anything new and interesting about the Seamans/Dolsons recently?

I have a puzzle I'm working on. I can give you the full details if you're interested, but I'm coming to the conclusion that Parley Seamans and Waity Hopkins had one last child before she died, named Mary L., born about 1828. Mary L. married a man named Lucius Beach abt 1845 and had 4 children. Lucius Beach died sometime around 1860. Mary L. remarried Henry Briggs in 1869.

I have a number of clues pointing to Mary L. being the daughter of Parley and Waity that I can share, but none of the other genealogical resources suggest there were any addition children after Susannah in 1825 (when Waity was age 46).

Any insights into this possibility that Mary L. (Beach) is the daughter of Parley and Waity SEAMANS.

Thanks -

Rob

ARTICLE_DE VOL, Carl - 1932 Evanston, IL

LSLangille — 2012-08-23 20:17:37Z

I came across the newspaper clipping attached below, as I was searching for my ancestors, and thought it might be of interest. I am pretty certain this is the DeVol family below, as Carl is an insurance broker:

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Carl B Devol
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1883
Birthplace: Iowa
Race: White
Home in 1930: Evanston, Cook, Illinois
View Map
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Marie Devol
Father's Birthplace: Iowa
Mother's Birthplace: Iowa
Household Members: Name Age
Carl B Devol 47
Marie Devol 30
James Devol 6

Re: Elias Devol

duvalrac — 2012-08-10 19:21:47Z

Thank you for the response. I had found most of this information. Still no idea where Elias Devol came from or who his parents were. He died young and his children, Margaret, Daniel and Maria went to live with their grandparents when their mother Catherine remarried (is my understanding)

Re: Alan Roy Devol

ca2984 — 2012-08-01 03:38:31Z

My name is Corey Alan Devol,son of Rodney Alan Devol.Alan{Allacis Roy Devol}was my Grandfather.

Re: Alan Roy Devol

JuliaLambert74 — 2012-07-26 18:44:51Z

Hi Corey, Your ancestor, Josiah Devol,was from Washington Co., the area where I grew up. My grandmother was a Devol. I have lots of Devol info and pictures. Let me know if you need any information.
Julie Lambert
Please respond to : coverlet@bright.net

Re: Elias Devol

mebateman1 — 2012-06-21 17:17:56Z

1860 OH Hancock Co Jackson tsp
Peter Punch 72 farmer PA
Margaret Punch 67 PA
David Punch 24 farmer OH
Lucinda Duvall 17 servant OH
Margaret? Duvall 1 OH

1850 OH Hancock Co Amanda tsp
Peter Punchess SR 64 farmer b. PA
Margaret Punchess 59 PA
David Punchess 14 OH
Margaret Duvall 15 OH
Oliver P Duvall 10 OH
Lucinda Duvall 7 OH
living next door
Peter Punchess Jr 24 farmer OH
Mary A Punchess 22 OH
Geo E Punchess 1 OH

1840 OH Hancock co Jackson tsp
Elias Devoll
males
1 under 5
1 20-30
females
1 under 5
1 5-10
1 20-30
living next door
Peter Punch
oldest male 50-60
with 3 younger males and 2 females

per familysearch.org
OH County Marriages 1789-1994
Elias Devol married Catharine Punches
married 1 Jan 1835 in Hancock Co OH

This is all I seem able to find. Lucinda must have married after 1860. Was Margaret her daughter as I can't find her either. David Punches married but no Duvalls living with him.

Elias Devol

duvalrac — 2012-06-21 01:53:22Z

Looking for info about my gggggreat grandfather Elias Devol born 1813 died 1845, married to Catherine Punches (Pontius) in Ohio. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Re: DEVOL, HART, SHERWOOD

Janice_Corley — 2011-07-12 12:15:20Z

Hi Michael,
Is your Hart Family related at all to the Stephen Hart- co-founder of Hartford, CT? He is a sistant grandfather if mine. You can reach me at jcorley1@hotmail.com
My name is Jan Corley and am living in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

Re: Mary F St John census info 1850

2006-09-13 02:04:12Z

No problem, Dave, just let me know if you have any questions and I'll try to help you if I can.

Re: DeVol of Iowa

2006-08-29 09:42:07Z

Clifford,
Sorry for the long absence, I am back from "more training" and starting up again my research...I am going to scan the photos I have for you of John and Minnie. Its an amazing (large" photo of the two of them posing. My grandfather was John W. DeVol Jr. (one of their sons). I also have the photo of John W. DeVol's brother Marion on his horse. He was an actual cowboy that lived under the stars. Take care-
-Paul

Re: DeVol of Iowa

2006-08-29 09:05:59Z

Re: David Devol--3-20-1826--Ohio

2006-08-28 19:04:34Z

According to Jerry Devol's book:

On 20 Feb 1871, David Decatur Devol married Mary Frances St. John who was b. Barry, Pike Co., IL 2 Mar 1847, died in the Highland Hospital, Oakland, CA 10 Aug 1934. She was the daughter of Richard and Mary St. John.

Julie Lambert
Publisher
DEVOL: Early Settlers of Rhode Island , 1639 and Ohio 1788
by Jerry Barker Devol

Mary Jane Devol and Nathaniel Little, 1844 MA

RCBarker — 2006-11-24 10:45:09Z

Looking for any information on Mary Jane Devol who married Nathaniel Little on 15 Feb 1844 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, MA. They appear in the 1850 census in
Fairhaven, MA living with a Jesse Shearman family.

Re: DeVol of Iowa

Clifford_Ocheltree — 2006-08-29 17:07:58Z

Fret not. Katrina knocked me out for quite some time. Things are still not "normal". We can't just walk to the corner mail box as they pulled them all in Oct. last year and it would be nice to get a TV guide with the Sunday paper. Trivial on this one year anniversary, I know, but its the little things that one notices.

Re: Manchester Howe Devol and Elizabeth Nutter

Fredric73 — 2009-07-09 00:09:41Z

Lynn's grandfather was Elmer Elsworth Gardner, born August 5, 1861, Flint, Franklin County, Ohio, died September 13, 1930. He was a farmer. He had a stroke in June and Died in September. His wife was Mary Adelaide Devol, born March 7, 1869, Carbon Hill, Ward Twp, Hocking County, Ohio. She died at the home of her daughter Elizabeth Gardner Tepper on Maize Road in Columbus. In her later years, she resided with various children, did spend some time with Lynn's parents. Arnold Lee Gardner, born January 13, 1906, Franklin County, Ohio, died December 14, 1983. Arnold suffered a stroke in September and died in December. He was a farmer. He was tall and slender, but suffered from a poker spine caused by arthritis. He had one of the first hip replacements in USA. Her mother was Treca Lenore Carter, whent by Lenore, born June 15, 1906, Starr, Hocking County, Ohio, died June 17, 1998, Punta Gorda, Florida. She was a school teacher and a very intelligent person. When she was very young, she used to read the dictonary for a past time. She taught school in Flint, Marengo, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. She graduated from high school when she was 16.

Re: Manchester Howe Devol and Elizabeth Nutter

Fredric73 — 2009-07-05 12:57:56Z

Probably within the next few months when I am in Columbus, Ohio, I can look up the death certificate for Marian Luther Devol. Also can go to Walnut grove cemetery and take digital pictures of their graves. Do you need any information on Amos Manchester Devol. My wife remembers him as having snow white hair and a great dane dog. He was very tall and handsome. His wife Margaret was very small and "bird like" Lynn says she couldnt have weighted more than 85 lbs. She died from cancer. He was living with my wife's aunt, Elizabeth Gardner Tepper in Westerville, Ohio when he died. Lena Leota Devol Bale, died in 1962, she was married to Louis Bale, who died in 1936, they are buried in the Africa cemetery, which is on Africa Road near Galena, Ohio. Aunt Otie was also tall and thin with snow white hair which she wore on top of her hair in a bun. Amos Manchester and his wife Margaret had only one son, Marshall Howe Devol, born March 26, 1913, died by his own hand, 11-29-1940, His wife Margaret was born 11-17-1875 and died 1-9-1955, Flint, Franklin County, Ohio, Amos Manchester Devol was born October 2, 1875, Carbon Hill, Ward Twp, Hocking County, Ohio, died August 3, 1957, Westerville, Franklin, County,Ohio.

Re: Manchester Howe Devol and Elizabeth Nutter

Fredric73 — 2009-07-02 13:37:51Z

Lynn's grandparents were Elmer Elsworth Gardner, August 5, 1861, Flint, Franklin Co, Ohio, died September 13, 1930, Same. His wife was Mary Adelaide Devol, born March 7, 1869, Carbon Hill, Hocking County, Ohio, died August 11, 1944, Columbus, Ohio. Mary went by Kit. Elmer Elsworth was named for the first Union Officer killed in the Civil War. President Lincoln ordered him to take down a confederate flag that was flying over a hotel and the hotel owner shot him while he was trying to do that. He was the older brother of Edith Gardner Devol. Mary was the younger sister of Marion Luther Devol. Manchester's nickname was Mank, he was a farmer and an officer in the Civil War. He resided in Flint from 1882 until his death. He had 6 children.

Re: Manchester Howe Devol and Elizabeth Nutter

Fredric73 — 2009-07-01 23:56:11Z

My wife is Lynn Gardner and her grandparents were brother and sister to Marion Luther Devol. Marion is buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Westerville, Ohio. His first wife is buried beside my inlaws in Flint Cemetery, which is on Flint Road in Franklin County. The Cemetery was first Gardner cemetery and turned over to the township in the 1940s. The Devols go back to the Mayflower. Manchester Devol and his wife are also buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
I understand the cemetery is full and no additional lots are being sold there, and lots are available in Flint Cemetery

Marriage clues

dasalisbury — 2009-11-26 12:32:45Z

About 1831, Sally C. Newman, m., prob. in Steuben Co., NY, as his 2nd wife, Parley Seamans. I don't have a definite maiden name for Sally, but believe that, as their 2nd child has the given name "Newman", her maiden name is Newman. I further believe that, as the given name of their 1st child is "Devolson", that Sally was first m. to a man named Devol.
I am seeking the identity &vitals of this Mr. Devol, as well as the identity & vitals of the parents of Sally.

Re: Marriage clues

willow703 — 2011-02-18 03:08:42Z

Sorry, had a senior moment. I had her being the daughter of Abraham & Lucinda CRIPPEN Newman & I had her & Parley buried in Seamans Cem., Savona, Steuben Co., NY; while Parley's 1st wife, Waity HOPKINS is buried in Riverside Cem. in Campbell; just didn't see it.
If I'm as foggy at 85 as I am at 75, I'll never get through this.

Re: Marriage clues

willow703 — 2011-02-17 13:41:23Z

Thanks for the reply. Since the original post, I identified
Mr. Dolson. That Sally had a brother named Devolson would account for use of the name for her 1st child with Parley
Seamans. The date of the marriage of Sally & Charles is between 27 Sep 1830, when Parley's 1st wife, Waity HOPKINS died & prob. conception of Devolson in June of 1831.
No doubt marriage was in Steuben Co., NY. Parley & Waity were in Hornby for 1830 census; Parley was elected Justice of the Peace in Campbell Twp. in 1832; & Parley & Sally were in Bath for 1840 census.
BTW, do you know what Sally's middle initial represents?

Re: Mary F St John census info 1850

mebateman1 — 2006-09-12 19:57:44Z

I thought I had posted this census info before but it must have been to another question.

1850 IL Pike Co Tsp 4S6W p.186
Richard StJohn 28 blacksmith NY
Mary A St John 23 O
Mary F St John 3 ILL
William St John 2 ILL
Richard St John 4/12ths ILL

Re: Mary F St John census info 1850

mebateman1 — 2006-09-12 19:57:43Z

Re: Ambrose L. DEVOL b. 15 Sept 1850 NY

mebateman1 — 2007-04-30 18:46:20Z

1910 PA Lackawanna Co New to Dist 40
Deval Ambrose inmate 50 Div NY NY NY
living in the Hillside Home Alms House

1910 PA Lackawanna Scranton14Wd Dist 104
DeVol Julia E head 55 m 38 yrs 7 born 1 living ENG ENG ENG immigrated 1860
Van Orman Ama V boarding 36 Wd 0 0 PA PA PA

1900 PA Lackawanna Scranton Wd8 Dist 72
Devol Ambrose L head Sep 1850 49 m 28 yrs NY NY NY auctioner
Devol Julia E wife Dec 1852 47 m 28 yrs 7 born 4 living ENG ENG ENG
Devol Fred son Apr 1876 24 NY NY ENG cigar maker
Devol Mabel dau Mar 1882 18 NY NY ENG
Devol Ernest son Aug 1890 10 NY NY ENG at school

1880 NY Broome Binghamton Dist 32
listed as Deval
Devol Ambrose 29 works in shoe factory NY NY NY
Devol Julia 27 wife MA MA MA
Devol Hiram B 5 son NY NY MA
Devol Sister 1 son NY NY MA(this name doesn't match sex)

1870 Dakota Terr Yankton West James River
Sears J D 32 farmer NY
Sears Mary 22 NY
Sears Matie 2 Dak Terr
Devol Job 77 farmer VT
Devol Margret 29 NY
Devol Ada 3 PA

1850 NY Chenango Co Bainbridge
Job Deball 57 shoemaker RI
Diana " 42 NY
Hiram N " 9 NY
William R " 6 NY
Mary A " 3 NY
Ambrozell " 7/12 NY

Re: Manchester Howe Devol and Elizabeth Nutter

ngwin1 — 2009-07-02 15:05:02Z

Hello Kathy---
We communicated almost four years ago about common ancestors. I would welcome any information about Joseph Stacy Devol, Manchester Howe Devol's brother---and, of their parents, Richmond Devol and Mary Lorilla Stacy. Anything of Joel and Lorilla Howe Stacy would be welcome also. I have no resources for the Stacy's or the Howe's.
Thank you so much---Nancy Gwin

Re: Manchester Howe Devol and Elizabeth Nutter

ngwin1 — 2009-07-02 14:30:56Z

Thank you so much for your quick reply! I have heard of Aunt "Kit"---my mother's aunt! And, of Aunt "Otie" and Uncle "Mac". There was some written communication and even a couple of visits with my grandfather, Marion Luther's siblings and parents, by my grandmother, Elsie Hibner Devol and my mom before and after his death. And, my mother, Katherine Devol Gwin, and her half-brother, Marion Emerson were always in touch---they would have been Lynn's first cousins. My mother died in 1968 at the age of 45 and Uncle Marion was with us at her funeral in Nebraska. Marion E. lived in Chico, California with his wife, Edith, and is buried there.
I remember hearing of Edith Gardner Devol's death when Marion Emerson was only about a year old. I was told she died of tetanus in 1895 after stepping on a rusty nail while hanging clothes. Has your wife, Lynn, heard of that? My grandfather, Marion Luther "Lute" went into the U.S. Indian Service after that and his son lived with Mank and Elizabeth.
Marion Luther married my grandmother on November 21, 1921 and my mother was born November 9, 1922. When they married, he was 56 and she was 29. My grandmother was also employed by the Indian Service where she continued to work after his death. We think Marion Luther died of a stroke in March, 1931.
If you're willing, please send any information on Lynn's grandparents and other family---I am hungry to hear more. Thank you again! ---Nancy Gwin

Re: Manchester Howe Devol and Elizabeth Nutter

ngwin1 — 2009-07-02 04:18:58Z

My grandfather was Marion Luther Devol and my grandparents (his parents) were Manchester Howe Devol and Elizabeth Nutter. My grandmother, Elsie Hibner Devol, was Marion's second wife and my mother, Katherine Devol Gwin, was their only child. Marion's first wife, Edith Gardner, died in 1895 and is buried in Flint Cemetery, Sharon Twp., Franklin County. Their only child was my uncle, my mother's half-brother, Marion Emerson Devol who is buried in California. He did not have any children. Because Marion L. Devol died when my mother was only nine, there was very little family history passed on. I would like to visit his grave in Walnut Grove.
I am very interested to hear of your wife, Lynn Gardner's, connection to my grandfather. He would be her great-uncle. What are the names of her grandparents? Was one of them also related to his first wife, Edith Gardner? I have information on the Devols and some on the Manchesters---not on Elizabeth Nutter's family.
Thank you for your posting. ---Nancy E. Gwin

Re: family connections

nicolemiller54 — 2009-06-11 23:21:30Z

Hi. I think I am your half-sister. My Dad is Gary. Grandpa was Lester. Grandma was Ruth.

Confusion about the religion of the earliest Devols in America

LarryDewell — 2009-06-24 03:50:15Z

All,

It seems that there is conflicting information out there about what religion William Devol and Isabel Anderson belonged to. In particular, there has been claims made that they were Quakers.

Clearly, this wasn't the case. They were Baptists. He got tangled up with the Puritan / Baptist controversy with Obadiah Holmes in 1650, leading to him having to flee Rehoboth for Newport. It is clear that some of the subsequent Devols were Quakers, but this first generation was certainly not.

Does anybody disagree?

Larry Dewell

Re: David Devol--3-20-1826--Ohio

Ruth_Varley — 2007-02-15 06:19:38Z

Hi Dave;
Do you know the names of David Decatur DeVol's siblings?
There are a lot of DeVol's out there with the same name and my line includes David DeVol who married Calphurnia (last name unknown) and had son Elbert Lavern DeVol - Broome Co, Ny in 1857. Is there any connection here?

Re: Manchester Howe Devol and Elizabeth Nutter

Ruth_Varley — 2007-02-15 05:53:08Z

Laura DeVol who was married to Elbert Lavern maiden name is Laura E. Seymour........... They married 09 Dec 1874 in Springfield, Dakota Terr.
Elbert b. 06 Feb 1857 in Broome Co, NY
d. 07 Aug 1937
Laura b. 21 May 1857 in Clinton Co, IA
d. 12 Aug 1901
My sources say they both are buried in Council Bluffs, IA
Do you have any specific information on Elbert's place of burial? My sources also show Marion & Leota Devol are buried in Modesto, CA and I have visited their grave site in 1992. Laura Seymour DeVol was my grandfather Earle Horn's grandmother.

Ruth (Horn) Varley

Re: Ambrose L. DEVOL b. 15 Sept 1850 NY

JuliaLambert74 — 2007-04-30 16:53:17Z

I found this old entry on ancestry. Do you have any more info on this family. I am presently publishing the DEVOL family history which was written by Jerry Devol in the 90's. I have nothing about Job Devoll's children.

Thanks,
Julie Lambert

Please reply to : coverlet@bright.net

Re: Marriage clues

robreuss — 2011-02-16 16:03:28Z

My understanding is that Sally C. Newman married my ggg grandfather Charles Williamson Dolson around 1818. She had a brother named Charles Devolson Seamans who was called Devolson.

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/3583026/person/-1715031267

Re: Marriage clues

robreuss — 2011-02-17 15:31:34Z

I've wondered about Sally's middle initial. Note that some tree's on ancestry.com have her middle initial as "E" but I'm not sure where they're getting that from.

My only guess would be that it is for her mother's maiden name, Crippen.

Re: Mary F St John census info 1850

nickn2000 — 2009-05-06 21:40:56Z

David, My Name is Nick Newman, My mother was Hazel E DeVol, I believe we are cousins. my grandfather's name was Leroy Wayne. I have some newspaper clippings from the family with information about the St. Johns, Swartwout's and some family pictures. Let me know if we are related and I will send you copies of these. My email is nickn2000@comcast.net

Phila Amelia Devol

JoannTPierce — 2011-05-24 02:41:28Z

Need death date and burial place. Married Schuyler R Pierce in 1836, Troy, NY. Had 2 daughters, Martha, b: abt 1838 and Roby Jane Pierce b: abt 1840.

Re: Mary F St John census info 1850

DavidH453 — 2006-09-13 01:09:57Z

Thank you Mary. Forgive me please for my ignorance. I'm new at this program and have a long slow learning curve with a biblical aptitude. { seak and ye shall find.} Dave DeVol

Re: David Devol--3-20-1826--Ohio

DavidH453 — 2006-09-12 02:54:16Z

Mary Francis St John lived with my grandfather in Oakland California until her death. My father , David Harlow DeVol knew her well . he has been dead since may of 1976. David H DeVol Jr.

Re: Ambrose L. DEVOL b. 15 Sept 1850 NY

NicolWieme — 2007-04-30 17:33:09Z

Hi there!The initial poster was Cliff Ocheltree, he is a member of the list and I am sure that you'll hear from him. I think that this is my husband's grandmother's line. Cliff has a lot of great information.
Nicol

Alan Roy Devol

CarolJohnson362 — 2006-09-10 20:08:06Z

Looking for relatives of Alan Roy Devol born 1928 in California; died 1994 in Oregon. Parents were Garold Devol and Gladys ? Grand parents were Josiah Devol and Florence.

Re: David Devol--3-20-1826--Ohio

2006-08-28 14:47:06Z

Dave Have you tryed the Devol book?If you can get your hands on copy i bet you'll have some luck there.Rachel

Re: David Devol--3-20-1826--Ohio

DavidH453 — 2006-08-27 22:48:07Z

I am a greatgrandson of David Decatur DeVol and Mary Frances St John. I too am looking for positive information on her parents and grand parents. I do have what looks to be some promising information , but haven't been sucessful in ferriting it out yet. Dave