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MASDEN's in OHIO

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MASDEN's in OHIO

Posted: 24 Jun 2002 9:55PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 31 Oct 2004 5:42PM GMT
Surnames: MASDEN
I'm going to cast my bread (questions) upon the waters here and see if anything might eventually come back!

I'm researching Pennsylvania MASDENs. In 1836, John Masden of Pennsylvania homesteaded land in Richfield Twp., Henry Co. He was born probably between 1800 and 1810, although some sources suggest a little earlier.

John's wife was Sarah. In the 1850 census, children are Eliza Ann, Isaac, Rebecca, John, and Margaret.

Isaac Masden married Elizabeth Harmon on 25 Sep 1864 in Richland Co., OH and they are living in Defiance in 1880 with daughter Jessie, 7.

John Masden Jr. married Ella E. Conn on 21 Nov 1872 in Hnery Co., and they are living in Richfield Twp., Henry Co., in 1880 with children Earl, 6, and Ola C., 2.

John and Sarah Masden, the original Henry Co. couple, appear in the census through 1870, but don't appear after that.

How is this John Masden related to the William Masden of about the same period in Richland Co., OH? Who is John's father? When did John and Sarah die? What was her maiden name? What happened to the children (I've not found them after 1880).

Also, in the mid-1830s, William MASDEN and wife Sarah (Enyeart) came to Monroe Twp., Richland Co., OH from Pennsylvania. Children, born between 1824 and 1848, are Jonathan, Margaret, Ellen, Mary, Wilhelmina, Sarah Ann, Rachel, and Samantha MASDEN.

Margaret m. Isaac BAHNEY 4 Nov 1847, Richland Co.
Ellan m. James H. VANSCOYOC 27 Feb 1854, Richland Co.
Wilhelmina m. Levi Brantner 10 Apr 1853, Richland Co. and apparently died before 1860.
Sarah Ann m. Richard Grove 8 Dec 1859, Richland Co.
Samantha m. George Fisbach ca. 1861

William died 20 Apr 1875 and wife Sarah died 1 Apr 1881 and is said to be buried in the Mount Zion Cemetery, Monroe Twp., Richland Co.

I have census records for the family from 1830 through 1880.

Who was William MASDEN's father? How is William connected to John Masden of Henry Co., OH, of about the same age (John's son Isaac was married to Elizabeth Harmon in Richland Co., even though he was born in Henry Co.).

What became of the children? If you're related, please contact me.

Thanks,

Linda Masden Vixie

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