April 15, 1805 Burial of Maria Paja Yrinea

Today's ancestor is Maria Paja Yrinea. She was born about 1741 and died in 1805. She was buried at Mission San Gabriel on April 15, 1805.

Maria Paja Yrinea is my 7x Great Grandmother on my Mother's (Barbara Metcalf) side.

• Barbara (1939-2005), daughter of Robert George Metcalf and Henrietta Josefina Ceseña (Verdugo daughter);
• Henrietta (1921-1988), daughter of Henry (Henrique) Ceseña and Rosa Maria Cruz
• Rosa (1896-1977), daughter of Martin Cruz and Mauricia Verdugo
• Mauricia (1863-?), daughter of Jose Joaquin Juan Pedro Verdugo and Maria Basilia Perez
• Jose Joaquin Juan Pedro (1832-?), son of Jose Joaquin Verdugo and Maria Josefa Magdalena Vejar
• Jose Joaquin (1795-1832), son of Ygnacio Leonardo Maria Verdugo and Maria Josefa Vincenta Rubio
• Maria Josefa (1780-1830), daughter of Matheo Rubio and Maria Ursula Dominguez
• Maria Ursula Dominguez (abt. 1762-1802), illegitimate daughter of Juan Jose Dominguez and Maria Paja Yrinea

What do we know about Maria Paja Yrinea? Not alot! She was a neophyte at the early Spanish mission, Santa Gertrudis and the "wife" of the Spanish Soldado de Cuera, Juan Jose Dominguez; who was later granted the Rancho San Pedro in California. Paja, given the christian name Yrinea, was a Native Baja California Indian of the Cochimí tribe; presumably from a group living near the Mission Santa Gertrudis de Cadamacan in Central Baja California.

The Santa Gertrudis mission site was founded in 1750, although work at the site was begun before the formal founding of the mission. The mission was abandoned in 1822 and was extensively renovated in 1997, substantially altering its historical character.
 

 

The Cochimí Indians were hunter gatherers and inhabited a substantial section of the central Baja Peninsula, from north of Rosario to the vicinity of Loreto in east central Baja California. Like most of the Baja tribes, the Cochimí lived a subsistance lifestyle, surviving by fishing in coastal areas and through the gathering of fruits and seeds for sustenance in inland areas.

Paja Yrinea and Juan Jose Dominguez were never married nor is there any evidence or record that they lived as man and wife. Juan Jose's daughter, Ursula, married the soldier Matheo rubio at San Diego so it seems likely that Ursula was raised at San Diego by her mother, since Juan Jose duties would probably not permit him much family time. However, per Huntington.org Death Records, we find this record:

• Spanish Name, Yrinea; Native Name, [P]ajá. Ethnicity India. Spouse is stated as Juan Jose Dominguez. Yrinea was baptized Mission San Gabriel #01208. Officiant and Recorder is Jose de Miguel.

So, perhaps they were together...although this is the only reference I have found as to this possibility. The reference to her baptism is confusing as it states her age and birth origin quite differently:

• Yrinea Maria was baptized 03 June 1785 [Age 7-8 years old], origin Rancheria Jujuàbit, or Juyubit (a village was near the San Gabriel Mission and the San Gabriel River) ethnicity India. Parents unstated. Godparents Yldefonsa Maria. Officiant and Recorder is Miguel Sanchez. Yrinea was buried 04-15-1805 Mission San Gabriel #02388.

As far as I have been able to determine Paja Yrinea and Juan Jose Dominguez had one child:

• Maria Ursula Dominguez born about 1762 at the Mission Santa Gertrudis de Cadacaman, Baja CA. She married Mateo Rubio on April 28, 1779. Died March 29, 1802

One final detail about Paja Yrinea is found in Ursula and Mateo Rubio's marriage record:

• Matheo Rubio married Ursula Dominguez 28 April 1779 Mission San Diego #00176. Matheo's origin Cuidad de Yes Flandes, military status Soldado de dicho Presidio. Ursula's origin Mission Santa Gertudis , Baja California. Matheo's father stated as Matheo Rubio and mother is stated as Gertrudis Bermon. Ursula's father stated as Juan Joseph Dominguez and mother is unstated, origin Mission Santa Gertru dis, Baja California, ethnicity Yndia. Sacrament Witnesses are Raphael de Pedro y Gil and Joseph Maria Lopez. Offciant and Recorder is Fermin Francisco de Lausen.

April 13, 1940 Death of Martha Jane O'Neill

Today's ancestor is Martha Jane O'Neill. She was born on March 22, 1861 in Douglas County, Kansas and died on April 13, 1940 in Alta Vista, Wabaunsee County, KS.

Martha Jane O'Neill is my Great Grandmother on my Father's side:

• Donald Martin (1930-1975); son of Henry Franklin Dockins and Elsie May Horne
• Elsie Mae (1903-1988); daughter of William August Horne and Martha Jane O'Neill

What do we know about Martha Jane O'Neill? She was the 5th child of of Irish immigrant, Anthony Daniel O'Connell O'Neill and Elizabeth H. W. Carson. Martha married William August Horne on July 31, 1886 in Junction City, Kansas. They were wed by Probate Judge James Franklin Ayars pictured below (as recorded in a family bible).

After William and Martha married they settled on a farm in eastern Geary County on McDowell Creek.  While William came from a fairly well appointed family I can only surmise that farm life in Kansas at this time was not easy. Below is a photo of their very small home probably about 1890 or so. In September of 1919 they left the farm to reside in Alta Vista.

Below is a family photo of William and Martha with their sons William (standing) and Purley.

William August Horne and Martha Jane O'Neill's children were:

• Frances Myrtle Horne born June 6, 1887 and died November 9, 1887
• William Henry Horne born August 15, 1888 and died Oct 1962. He married Elizabeth Ellen McArthur on November 27, 1913 by Reverend Holshouser
• Purley Martin Horne born April 24, 1890 and died July 16, 1971. He is buried at Welcome Cemetary in Alta Vista, KS. He married Beulah Anita Sisson on October 18, 1911 by Reverend Holshouser
• Clarence Lester Horne was born February 28, 1892 and died May 19, 1898
• Elsie Mae Horne born June 1, 1903 in Geary Co., KS and died September 3, 1988 in Encinitas, San Diego Co., CA. Married Henry Franklin Dockins on June 13, 1924

Here is a wonderful photograph of my Grandmother Elsie with her mother Martha Jane O'Neill Horne.

April 13th, 1809 Marriage of William J. Metcalfe and Jemina "Minnie" Redman

As a caveat...there are many conflicting opinions on who the parents of William Metcalfe were. I have included the information I have found to be most credible but am open to other information (or proof...for or against) that anyone can offer.

William and Jemina "Minnie" Metcalfe were my 4G Grandparents on my Mother's (Barbara Metcalf) side.

• Barbara (1939-2005), daughter of Robert George Metcalf and Henrietta Josefina Ceseña (Verdugo daughter);
• Robert (1918-1999), the son of Charles Henry Metcalf(e) [he's the one that lost the 'e' due to some legal issues] and Alma Marie Luther;
• Charles (1892-1968); the son of Charles H. Metcalfe and Olive "Ollie" A. Garrison;
• Charles H. (1865-1926), the son of George W. and Mary A. (or Martha) Metcalfe;
• And George (1810-aft 1880), the son of William J. and Jemina.

William J. Metcalfe was born January 6, 1788 (or poss. in 1790 as his parents are recorded as marrying December 25, 1788) in Shelby, Kentucky and died September 18, 1869 in Edgar, Illinois. William J. was the son of John Metcalfe (1767-1835) and Prudence Clark (1771-c. 1852). [Another account lists William J. Metcalfe as the son of John and Susan (Metcalfe) Metcalfe, who were first cousins and the grandchildren of William Metcalfe and Esther Braselton.]

Jemina "Minnie" Redman was born May 22, 1791 in Madison, Kentucky and died in July, 1866. Jemina was the daughter of George Redmon II (1757-1837) and Henrietta Noland (1759-unk.)

As the title of this post indicates, William and Jemina were married on April 13, 1809 presumably in Kentucky. I find 12 children of their union:

• Our ancestor, George W METCALFE b: Abt 1810 in Shelby, Kentucky, USA. Married Martha Pinson [1] and then Mary [2]
• John A METCALFE b: 23 JUL 1811 in Shelby, Kentucky, USA. Married Elizabeth WHITLEY ABT 10 Sep 1833 in Edgar Co., Illinois.
• Simpson R METCALFE b: Abt 1813 in Shelby, Kentucky, USA. Married Gabrielle ADAMS on 17 Sep 1834 in Edgar Co., Illinois.
• Perry C METCALFE b: Abt 1813 in Shelby, Kentucky, USA. Married Mary Jane Cunningham on 16 May 1837 in Edgar Co., Illinois
• Eliza Jane METCALFE b: DEC 1814 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. Married William D. Darnell on 21 Jun 1838 in Edgar Co., Illinois
• Thomas N METCALFE b: Abt 1822 in Shelby, Kentucky, USA. Married Sarilda (Surrilda) Napier on 11 Nov 1847 in , Edgar Co., Illinois
• Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" METCALFE b: 1823 in Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, USA. Married James B. Downs on 20 Apr 1843 in Edgar Co., Illinois
• Nica America METCALFE b: Abt 1824 in Shelby, Kentucky, USA. Marriage to John S. MOKE on 1 Nov 1853 in Edgar Co., IL.
• William Noel METCALFE b: Abt 1826 in Shelby, Kentucky, USA. Married Sarah "Sally" Hariford on 24 Jun 1858 in , Edgar Co., Illinois
• Rouda METCALFE b: abt. 1831in Edgar Co., Illinois
• Prudence METCALFE b: Abt 1831 in Edgar, Illinois, USA. Died bef. 1855. Married Granville L. Redmon on 8 Apr 1855 in Edgar Co., Illinois
• Jacob METCALFE b: Abt 1832 in Edgar, Illinois, USA
• James J METCALFE b: Aft 1832

April 8th, 1838 Birth of Elizabeth H. W. Carson

Today's ancestor is Elizabeth H. W. Carson. She was born on April 8, 1838 in either Newport (formerly known as Clifton), Tennessee (per her headstone) or in Haywood County, North Carolina (per other sources); where her parents were married the previous year. Elizabeth died December 12th, 1914 in Geary County, Kansas and is buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetary in Wingfield Township, Geary Co., Kansas. Her grave marker is pictured below and lists her death as December 3, 1914...not sure which is correct.

The photo is pulled from a photo of Elizabeth with her daughters; I believe they are (left to right) Sarah Elizabeth, Rose Helen, Elizabeth H. W., Martha Jane and Mary Catherine.

Elizabeth H. W. Carson is my Great Great Grandmother on my Father's side:

• Donald Martin (1930-1975); son of Henry Franklin Dockins and Elsie May Horne
• Elsie Mae (1903-1988); daughter of William August Horne and Martha Jane O'Neill
• Martha Jane (1861-1940); daughter of Anthony Daniel O'Connell O'Neill and Elizabeth H. W. Carson

What do we know about Elizabeth H. W. Carson? She was the eldest daughter of Andrew Jackson Carson (1820-1860) and Mary "Polly" Catherine Williamson (1820-1892). Andrew Jackson Carson died at about 40, supposedly drowned in the Nolichucky River (a fate shared by at least one Carson ancestor!); Mary "Polly" Catherine Carson was residing in Georgia by 1872 and died in Texas in 1892, probably having gone with one or more of her children west in her later years.

Elizabeth H. W. married Irish immigrant Anthony Daniel O'Connell O'Neill (from Waterford, Ireland) on June 10, 1852 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 1853, Anthony and Elizabeth's first child, Mary Catherine, was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 1855, a second daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, was born in Tennessee (per census records) or in Illinois. By 1857 the family had relocated to Kansas as all of their remaining children (13 more children) were born in Kansas. In 1857, Judith C. was born in Lecompton, Kansas. From 1859 to 1863, 3 children were born in Douglas County, Kansas; Anthony Andrew, Martha Jane and Margaret Adaline. And from 1864 to 1879 the remainder of their 9 children were born in Douglas County, Kansas.

Below are Anthony Daniel O'Connell O'Neill and Elizabeth H. W. Carson (seated); standing I believe, (left to right) daughter Sarah Elizabeth, Uncle John Carson (I have not been able to ascertain whether he is the brother or a cousin to Elizabeth H. W.) and possibly daughter Mary Catherine (I am unsure).

Anthony Daniel O'Connell and Elizabeth H. W. O'Neill's children were:

• Mary Catherine O'NEILL  Born:  17 Nov 1853   Place:  Chattanooga, , TN. Mar: John Standage
• Sarah Elizabeth O'NEILL Born:  26 Aug 1855   Place:  TN or IL
• Judith C. O'NEILL Born:  13 Jul 1857   Place:  Lecompton, , Ks 
• Andrew O'NEILL Born:  13 Sep 1859   Place:  , Douglas Co, KS
• Martha Jane O'NEILL Born:  22 Mar 1861   Place:  , Douglas Co, Ks
• Margaret Adeline O'NEILL Born:  17 Jan 1863   Place:  , Douglas Co, Ks  Died:  23 Jan 1864   Place:  , Geary Co, Ks  Buried:    Place:  Mcdowell Cr Cem, Geary Co, Ks
• Owen Roe O'NEILL Born:  6 Mar 1864   Place:  , Geary Co, Ks  Died:  7 Oct 1864   Place:  , Geary Co, Ks  Buried:    Place:  Mcdowell Cr Cem, Geary Co, Ks  Mar: Mary Dale WILLIAMS
• Emma Elizabeth O'NEILL Born:  25 Jul 1865   Place:  , Geary Co, Ks  Died:  18 Sep 1892   Place:   Mar: 17 SEP 1889 William Thomas ABBOTT
• James Alexander O'NEILL Born:  18 Jan 1867   Place:  , Geary Co, Ks
• Thomas Matthew O'NEILL Born:  21 Sep 1868   Place:  , Geary Co, Ks
• David Edward O'NEILL Born:  8 Jul 1870   Place:  , Geary Co, Ks
• Bridget Ann O'NEILL Born:  22 Feb 1872   Place:  , Geary Co, Ks  Died:  Oct 1880   Place:  , Geary Co, Ks  Buried:    Place:  Mcdowell Cr Cem, Geary Co, Ks
• Rose Helen O'NEILL Born:  8 Feb 1874   Place:  , Geary Co, Ks  Died:  22 Oct 1934   Place:  , Geary Co, Ks  Buried:    Place:  Mcdowell Cr Cem, Geary Co, Ks
• Teresa Matilda O'NEILL Born:  11 Mar 1877   Place:  , Geary Co, Ks
• Cecelia May O'NEILL Born:  8 May 1879   Place:  , Geary Co, Ks  Died:  15 Mar 1880   Place:  , Geary Co, Ks  Buried:    Place:  Mcdowell Cr Cem, Geary Co, Ks  

Finally, we have a fantastic family photo of four O'Neill sons. Check out those mustaches! They are to the best I can determine (left to right) James Alexander, David Edward (seated), Anthony Andrew (standing), and Thomas Matthew.

  That's all I have! 

Death of Thomas Crutchley...April 8, 1710

I lost this post when I was in the midst of writing it on April 8th...but I found it!

It's been awhile since I posted on this blog. I initially started it to relate some family history to my cousins and haven't really done much with it since then...but I recently started looking over some other items and decided to continue the history based upon anniversary dates.

So today's ancestor is Thomas Crutchley. He was born in 1651 probably in Annapolis, in Anne Arundel County, Maryland and died 302 years ago in the same location...so 1651-1810.

Thomas Crutchley is my 9x Great Grandfather on my Mother's Father's side.

• Barbara (1939-2005), daughter of Robert George Metcalf and Henrietta Josefina Ceseña (Verdugo daughter);
• Robert (1918-1999), the son of Charles Henry Metcalf(e) [he's the one that lost the 'e' due to some legal issues] and Alma Marie Luther;
• Charles (1892-1968); the son of Charles H. Metcalfe and Olive "Ollie" A. Garrison;
• Charles H. (1865-1926), the son of George W. and Mary A. (or Martha) Metcalfe;
• George (1810-aft 1880), the son of William J. and Jemina;
• William (1788-1869), the son of John Metcalfe (the 'e' magically appears] and Prudence Clark;
• John (1767-1835), the son of William Isaac Metcalf  and Esther (or Hester) Braselton;
• William Isaac (1745-1825), the son of John Metcalf and Mary Polly Norris;
• John (1710-1757), the son of John Metcalf and Lydia Crutchley;
• And Lydia (1682-1740), the daughter of Thomas Crutchley and Margaret Baldwin.

What do we know about Thomas Crutchley? He was an attorney in Annapolis. He married Margaret Baldwin, Daughter of John Baldwin & Elizabeth Lusby...the Baldwins were a Quaker family and John Baldwin was supposedly a descendent of John Baldwyn, The Hero of 1622.

John Baldwyn was the hero of 1622 during the Indian massacre in Virginia. He became a Quaker and can be traced back to Jamestown. He came on the ship Tyger, the same ship that brought the colony treasurer, Lord Sandys to Jamestown.  Sandys had Parliamentary approval to round up "50 London Orphans" to bring to Jamestown.  At that time, an orphan was any young person with no discernable father; (he might have a mother).  John Baldwyn's grandson said that his grandfather came on that ship as an orphan.  Later in 1622, the last big Indian attack occurred.  Master John Baldwin was credited with alarming the colony by firing his musket and was rewarded with a purse of gold.

The Baldwin Family traces their descent from Bawdewyn, who are named in the roll of Battle Abbey as one of the companions of William the Conqueror and afterwards were Castellans of Montgomery from whom that town acuired it's Welsh appellation of Tre-Baldwin of town of Baldwin.

Thomas & Margaret Crutchley's children were:

• Our ancestor: Lydia CRUTCHLEY; born before Jun 1684; married John METCALF before Nov 1709.
• Thomas CRUTCHLEY, born 27 Jan 1685 at St. James Parish, Anne Arundel Co., MD; married Dinah HARWOOD.
• Ruth CRUTCHLEY; born circa 1690; married Richard WARFIELD before Nov 1709.
• Beatrice CRUTCHLEY; born before 1709.
• Eliza CRUTCHLEY; born before Nov 1709