Hi List!!!! Thought I'd post the children of Joseph Center of Sangamon
County IlL, b. 1795, in hopes that someone could help me with their
birth and death dates. Also, I am interested to learn the MIDDLE names
of the children in hopes that it will further guide me to Joseph's
family in PA/NY.
Thirza b. 1818 m. Jeremiah Argo 28Jly1842
Joshua C. b. abt 1825 m. Lydia Harris 5Apr1849
Levi R. b. abt 1828 m. Frances May 15Mar1849
Robert Hopkins b. 1830 m. Sarah Jane Hartwell 8 Mar 1860
Rachel b. 1831 m. Lockwood M. Gee 11Mar1855
Martha A. b. 1841 m. Alexander W. Russell 16Dec1860
Elizabeth b. ? m. Nick Baumbardner 30May1844 (Nick died in the
Andersonville Prison during the Civil War along with Ed Center, who was
Willard Center's son)
James Lockwood d.1876 m. Sarah A. Burbrige 9Sept1849
Almeada b.1835, m. George W. Sumpter 18Aug1854
My most likely suspect for Joseph's father is Jobe,Asa or Robert Center
of Hudson or NYc, NY.
He named one child James Lockwood.....there is a James Lockwood from
Columbia County NY, who was a merchant, same as Asa and Robert Center. I
also found a Daniel Lockwood from the same area whose middle name is
Hubbard (This is Robert Center's mother's maiden name)
Also, he named a son Robert Hopkins. Robert Center of NYC was married to
Mary Keyes. There are ancestors in Mary's line which were named Hoskins.
At any rate, I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has more info on
Joseph's kids or has any idea of how the Lockwoods and Hopkins relate
directly to the Centers in Illinois.
Thanks!