Hi,
It has been a while since I have posted anythng, and since things are quiet on the list,
thought that I would send another message for each of the lines I'm researching.
AYRES...
I'm seeking ANY information regarding the family and descendants of James Madison, [b.
20 Feb 1824 at Muskingum Co., OH]and Catherine/Katherine (Shick) Ayres [b. 8 May 1826 at
Muskingum, OH]. They married 16 Mar 1845 and migrated to Blackford Co., IN shortly
thereafter. James was a shoemaker by trade. He died 6 Sep 1874 in Blackford Co. Catherine
died 12 March 1903 at Farmland, Randolph Co, IN. Their children were:
Maria Elizabeth 'Rye' Ayres: b. 17 Aug 1847 at Blackford Co.
, m. 24 Mar 1865 to Noah Bishop (Mathews/Matthews) in Hartford City, d. 9 May 1922 in
Randolph Co., IN, bur. Hillcrest Cemetery at Red Key. Children: Rose Adella, Nellie Wren,
Ora Lena, Musa Nora, Clyde Roy, Floss Fern.
Lewis Henry Ayres: b. 21 Feb 1849 at Blackford Co., d. 3 Apr 1853
Ambrose William Ayres: b. 20 Sep 1851 in Blackford Co., m. Jane
(Brown) 10 Feb 1871, d. 20/29 Aug 1934, bur. I00F at Hartford City. Children: Cora M,
Clarence L, Bessie M, William, Ivan, Madge L.
George Phillip Ayres: b 4 May 1854 at Blackford Co., m. 9 Oct 1873 to
Mary P. (Holmes). Children: Ima W, Harry E.
Charles Willard Ayres: b. 24 Feb 1856 at Hartford City, m. 29 Oct
1875 to Mary (Brown) in Adams Co, IN, d. 3 Aug 1911 at Muncie, Delaware Co. Children: Anna
May, Meta Pearl, Bertha Luella, Howard Ambrose, Mable Blonde, plus 2 unidentified infants.
Cary Clifton Ayres: b. Feb 1860 at Blackford Co., m. 20 Feb 1883 to
Anna B (Pollock) in Muskingum Co., OH, d. 6 Jul 1943 at Rural, Jay Co, IN, bur. Hillcrest
Cemetery at Red Key. Children: James, Blanche, Hazel, Edgar Earl, Paul, Margurette.
Nettie/Nelliie Jane Ayres: b. 14 Feb 1863 at Blackford Co., M. 1.
John Mann/Maun, m. 2. Florin Flood 27 Jun 1897 at Jay Co. Children: Cena Maun/Mann, Harold
Maun/Mann, Ruth Flood.
Burt Wilmot Ayres: b. 29 Dec 1865 at Blackford Co., m. 2 Sep 1888 to
Mary Etta (Huggins) in Blackford Co, d. 26 Jan 1958 in CA, bur IOOF Cem. at Harrison Twp
in Montpelier. Children: Arthur H, Hubert R, Beatrice M, Kenneth D, Gilbert, Wendell
Willard.
John Wesley Ayres: b. 3 Nov 1868 at Blackford Co., d. 5 Aug 1871.
I am also looking for any information on Washington Ayres, brother to James Madison Ayres.
Washington was b. ca 1822 possibly in Muskingum Co., OH.; married Mary Eleanor (Jones)
11/12 Nov 1843 at Muskingum Co.; died 4 May 1849 in Hartford City, Blackford, IN.
Children Silas, Joseph T. Washington may have travelled together with his brother's
family to Blackford Co., but it is not known if his wife and sons travelled with him to
Muskingum, but I believe that they did. If so, they returned to Muskingum Co. for the rest
of their lives. Where is Washington buried?
I do have all censuses from 1850 - 1910 for Blackford Co, but am looking for missing dates
and places of marriages, missing dates of death, and places of burial. I would like to
connect with descendants of any of the children/grandchildren,etc. of any of the above. I
am willing to share my info and documents.
Sharon Ford
Valley Glen, CA
denleeford(a)worldnet.att.net