The family of Daniel Shroyer (1781-1865) migrated to Clinton Co. approx. 1835 from Union
Co., Ind.. They had originally settled in Union Co., Ind. approx.1829. They orginated in
Fayette Co., Pa.
Daniel had a daughter Elizabeth (1805-1864) who was married to Jonathon Rice (1801-1859).
The Rice family migrated along with the Shroyers. Jonathon and Elizabeth stayed in
Clinton Co. Some of their chidren intermarried with the Beard family. Descendents of
Jonathon and Elizabeth are still in Clinton Co.
Another daughter of Daniel's was Sarah she married John Hurless. Sarah appears to
have also stayed in Clinton Co. but have had great difficulty in determing what becomes of
her.
The rest of Daniel's nine children eventually leave Clinton Co. and migrate to parts
of Illinois/Iowa/Missouri.
Also have often wondered what the attraction to Clinton Co. was? Daniel migrates there as
a man in his 50's. Old by the standards of the day. Have often pondered why at that
age he would pack up with all of his adult children and make a move. ??
Would enjoy hearing from anyone with Rice/Hurless/Shroyer information or interest.
Larry Melton
melton16(a)comcast.net