Edith May Slawson

Notes:

Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Henry County, Oxford Twp (ED# 119, Page 19)

Listed in 1885 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp

Listed in 1895 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp (Page# 92)

Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp (ED# 116, Sheet 16A)

Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Ringgold County, Clinton Twp (ED# ?, Sheet 8A)

Listed in 1920 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Blockton, Gay Twp (ED# 141, Sheet 2A)

Listed in 1930 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp (ED# 87-4, Sheet 4B)

SSDI (485-64-0119 Last Residence: Lenox, Taylor, IA 50851)

Newspaper Obit:
Edith Ernest, 97, Last Rites Held January 19
Funeral services for Mrs. Fred E. (Edith May) Ernest, 97, of Conway, were held January 19 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, conducted by Carl Cummings. Mrs. Ernest died January 17 in the Lenox Care Center, in Lenox, Ia. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. Edith May Slauson Ernest, daughter of Lewis E. [gbert] and Elizabeth Templeton Slauson, was born May 24, 1878 at Woodhull, Illinois. When a small child she came with her parents and settled on a farm east of Bedford, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood. On January 14, 1903, she was united in marriage to Fred E. [zra] Ernest, and she lived the most of her life in Ringgold and Taylor County. She united with the East Mission Church in her early youth and later transferred her membership to the United Methodist Church of Conway, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, who died April 7, 1957, and a sister, Georgia Ernest, who died September 2, 1974. Since 1955 she had made her home with her sister, Georgia, until about a year ago; since then she has lived at the Lenox Care Center. Left to cherish her memory are a brother-in-law, Glen E. Ernest; a sister-in-law, Lulu Reece; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. She was a kind and considerate loved one, and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. (Bedford Iowa Times, 22 Jan 1976)

Edith married Frederick Ezra Ernest on 14 Jan 1903 in Near Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. Frederick (son of August Ernest and Hannah Magdeline Deitch) was born on 01 Mar 1881 in Taylor County, Iowa; died on 07 Apr 1957 in Taylor County, Iowa; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Lew

Notes:

Listed in 1850 Illinois Census, Knox County, Township 11 N, 1 E (page 360)

Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Knox County, Rio Twp, Galesburg P.O. (Page 19)
- Living with sister Lois and brother-in-law Nathan Morgan

Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Henry County, Oxford Twp (ED# 119, Page 19)

Listed in 1885 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp

Listed in 1895 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp (Page# 92)

Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp (ED# 116, Sheet 16A)

Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford, 2nd Ward (ED# 128, Sheet 9B)

Listed in 1915 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Bedford, 2nd Ward (Card# 488)

Listed in 1920 Iowa Census, Blockton, Gay Twp, Taylor County (ED# 141, Sheet 2A)
- Living with daughter Georgia and son-in-law Willis C. Ernest.

Newspaper Obit:
Lewis Egbert Slawson [Slauson] was born in Knox County, Illinois, Feb. 6, 1849, and departed this life at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. [illis] C. [arl] Ernest, Monday, Oct. 1, 1923, aged 74 years, 7 months and 25 days. He was one in a family of seven children, five boys and two girls, of whom only one is now living. Jan. 18, 1876 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Templeton and to this union two children were born, Edith and Georgia. In the year 1881 Mr. Slawson [Slauson] came with his family to Taylor County, Iowa, moving to a farm east of Bedford, where he lived until 1908 when they moved into Bedford. In 1914 he and his wife went to live with their daughter, Mrs. W. [illis] C. [arl] Ernest [Georgia] and it was there, Dec. 8th, 1917, that his companion passed to her reward. After her death he continued to make his home with his daughter. He is survived by his daughters, Mrs. W. [illis] C. [arl] Ernest [Georgia] and Mrs. Fred Ernest [Edith], and one brother, Charles, of Stuart, Iowa.
The funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon by Rev. Fletcher at East Mission church and burial made in Fairview cemetery here.
(Bedford Times Republic & Bedford Free Press - 04 Oct 1923)

Lewis married Elizabeth Templeton on 18 Jan 1876 in Knox County, Illinois. Elizabeth (daughter of William A Templeton and Nancy Jane Gallant) was born on 06 Aug 1851 in Henry County, Indiana; died on 08 Dec 1917 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed in 1860 Indiana Census, Henry County, Jefferson Twp, P.O. Sulphur Springs (Page 318)

Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Henry County, Clover Twp, Woodhull P.O. (Page 15)

Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Henry County, Oxford Twp (ED# 119, Page 19)

Listed in 1885 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp

Listed in 1895 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp (Page# 92)

Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp (ED# 116, Sheet 16A)

Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford, 2nd Ward (ED# 128, Sheet 9B)

Listed in 1915 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Bedford, 2nd Ward (Card# 489)

Newspaper Obit:
Slawson, Elizabeth, b 06 Aug 1851 Henry Co, In; d; wed 18 Jan 1876 Lewis Slawson, 2 ch; interred Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa.
(Bedford Times Republic - 13 Dec 1917, Bedford Free Press - 12 Dec 1917)
Alt. Death: Dec 1917 Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa

Notes:

Listed in 1850 Illinois Census, Knox County, Township 11 N, 1 E (page 360)
- Age listed as 39 yrs.

Listed as land owner in Section 12, Rio Twp, Knox County, Illinois in 1861 (Rio Twp Plat Map Transcript)

Book extract:
Jesse Slawson was the son of Eliphalet and Rachel Slawson. He was born about 1811 and married Elizabeth Ann (?) at Westerlo, Albany County, NY. They moved to Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. He died there and she remarried to a Mr. Jonah Terbell on 9 Jan 1862.
(The Slason, Slauson, Slawson, Slosson Family, George C. Slawson, 1946, p. 71, Seventh Generation)

Grave marker indicates "age 48yrs 8m ?ds"... Would make birth month/year Sep 1811
Alt. Birth: 12 Sep 1805 Poundridge, Westchester County, New York
Alt. Burial: Clay-Mosser Cemetery, Galesburg Township, Knox County, Illinois

Jesse married Elizabeth Ann Holmes on 18 Oct 1835 in Westerlo, Albany County, New York. Elizabeth (daughter of John Silkman Holmes and Almy Alma Robbins) was born on 13 Apr 1818 in Westerlo, Albany County, New York; died on 29 Mar 1868; was buried in Williams (Clay-Mosser) Cemetery, Galesburg Twp, Knox County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Eliza

Notes:

Listed in 1850 Illinois Census, Knox County, Township 11 N, 1 E (page 360)

She remarried to a Mr. Jonah Terbreo on 9 Jan 1862.
Alt. Birth: 13 Apr 1819 Westerlo, Albany County, New York
Alt. Burial: Clay-Mosser Cemetery, Galesburg Township, Knox County, Illinois

Notes:

Listed in 1840 Indiana Census, Henry County, Franklin Twp, Page 148
- 1 Male between 5 and 10 (Samuel - son)
- 1 Male between 20 and 30 (William - son)
- 1 Male between 30 and 40 (Samuel - father)
- 1 Female under 5 (Darah - daughter)
- 2 Females between 10 and 15 (Dova and Lena - daughters)
- 2 Females between 15 and 20 (Betsy and Unknown - daughters)
- 1 Female between 40 and 50 (Sarah - mother)

1850 Indiana Census
Henry Co - New Castle Twp - page 361
#45-45:
William Templeton, 33, occupation not listed, North Carolina
Nancy, 35, Ohio
Caroline M., 9, Indiana
Amanda Jane, 6, Indiana
Dewitt C., 5, Indiana
Lydia A., 8 months, Indiana

1860 Indiana Census
Henry Co - Jefferson Twp - P.O. Sulphur Springs - page 318
#120-743:
William Templeton, 43, carpenter, North Carolina
Nancy, 45, Ohio
Amanda, 17, Indiana
Clinton, 15, Indiana
Lydia, 10, Indiana
Miles, 8, Indiana
Elizabeth, 8, Indiana
Henry, 6, Indiana
Sarah, 4, Indiana
Alcinda, 1, Indiana

Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Henry County, Clover Twp, Woodhull P.O. (Page 15)

Listed in 1880 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp (ED# 220, Page 2B)

Listed in 1885 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp

Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford Twp (ED# 115, Sheet 24B)
- Living with daughter & son-in-law, Sarah & Henry Slawson.

Article:
Templeton, W.A. goes to visit relatives at Aroma, Hamilton co, In.
(Bedford Free Press - 11 Jul 1895)

Newspaper Obit:
"Death of William A. Templeton"
William A. Templeton was born in Iredell county, North Carolina, January 10 1817, and died at the home of his daughter Sunday evening August 16, 1908, aged 91 years, 7 months and 6 days.
He moved from his birthplace with his parents, before he was a year old, to Warren county, Ohio, and there they lived until in March, 1832, when they immigrated to Henry county, Indiana.
On February 28, 1841, he was married to Miss Nancy J. Gallant, who was a faithful wife and companion until her death which occurred December 20, 1889.
In the fall of 1864, he and his family left Indiana and moved to Knox county, Illinois, when after a year's residence they moved to a farm near Woodhull in Henry county, Ill. There they made their home until they moved to this county in the spring of 1879. They lived on a farm two miles east of Bedford for two years and then moved to town where he has since resided. There were ten children born to them, five of whom survive. They are D. C. Templeton of Chicago, Mrs. Lydia A. Terbell, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Slauson and Mrs. Sarah E. Slauson, all of Bedford and Mrs. Alcinda Thompson of Missoula, Montana.
Mr. Templeton united with the M. E. church in young manhood and has been a faithful and consistent member since. The funeral was held at the M. E. church Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. W. M. Dudley. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all.
(Bedford IA Free Press, pg. 1, 20 Aug 1908)

William married Nancy Jane Gallant between 27 and 28 Feb 1841 in Henry County, Indiana. Nancy was born in Oct 1814 in Sandwich County, Ohio; died on 20 Dec 1889 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed in 1850 Indiana Census, Henry County, New Castle Twp (Page 361, #45-45)

Listed in 1860 Indiana Census, Henry County, Jefferson Twp, P.O. Sulphur Springs (Page 318)

Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Henry County, Clover Twp, Woodhull P.O. (Page 15)

Listed in 1880 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp (ED# 220, Page 2B)

Listed in 1885 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp

Taylor County, Iowa Death Record: Templeton, Nancy J. female, white, 75yr, housewife, died 20 Dec 1889 Bedford, married, born Sandwich Co, Ohio, 10yr resident of Iowa, buried Bedford

Notes:

Married:
Also listed as 27 Feb 1841.

Other Events:

• BAPM: 08 Aug 1773, New Caanan, Fairfield County, Connecticut

Notes:

ELIPHALET SLAUSON, d. Aft. 1850, Waterlo, Albany Co., NY; m. RACHEL ?; b. 1778; d. Aft. 1850, Waterlo, Albany Co., NY. Baptism: August 8, 1773, New Canaan, CT.

Listed in 1820 New York Census, Albany County, Westerlo (Page ?)
1 male under 10
1 male 45 and above
3 females under 10
1 female between 10 and 16
2 females 45 and above

Listed in 1840 New York Census, Albany County, Westerlo (Page 6)
1 male under 5
1 male between 20 and 30
1 male between 60 and 70
1 female between 15 and 20
1 female between 20 and 30
1 female between 30 and 40
1 female between 60 and 70

Listed in 1850 New York Census, Albany County, Westerlo (Page 72)

Eliphalet married Rachel. Rachel was born about 1778; died after 1850 in Westerlo, Albany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed in 1850 New York Census, Albany County, Westerlo (Page 72)

John married Almy Alma Robbins on 17 Aug 1796 in 2ND Presbyterian Church, New York. Almy (daughter of Isaac Robbins and Margaret Titus) was born on 27 Feb 1780 in Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York; died on 29 Mar 1861 in Woodhull, Henry County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

[notes from Phyllis J. Bordeau Jackson, Gr-Gr Granddaughter]
Samuel Templeton served in the War of 1812. He was a private in Captain Thomas Crawford's Company of Infantry, 7th Regiment, North Carolina Detached Militia. He served from February 1, to September 4, 1814. He was paid $58.48 of which $1.42 was for traveling, 70 miles round trip and took 3.5 days.
For his service he received bounty land. He received one grant of 80 acres issued in 1851 and disposed of that and received another grant of 80 acres in March 1855. These grants were for the Indiana Territory.
'To my knowledge, Sam was always a farmer. I have a plat of early North Carolina, Iredell County, where a Samuel Templeton's property backed up to the mountains that I believe to be his. At this time I do not know his parents and those of Sarah's as the courthouse burnt and the church records were gone."

Possible brothers: David, John

Listed in 1840 Indiana Census, Henry County, Franklin Twp, Page 148
- 1 Male between 5 and 10 (Samuel - son)
- 1 Male between 20 and 30 (William - son)
- 1 Male between 30 and 40 (Samuel - father)
- 1 Female under 5 (Sarah - daughter)
- 2 Females between 10 and 15 (Dova and Lena - daughters)
- 2 Females between 15 and 20 (Betsy and Unknown - daughters)
- 1 Female between 40 and 50 (Sarah - mother)

Listed in 1850 Indiana Census, Henry County, Henry Twp, Page 373

Samuel married Sarah M McDonald. Sarah was born about 1793 in Vrginia; died after 10 Jun 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed in 1840 Indiana Census, Henry County, Franklin Twp, Page 148
- 1 Male between 5 and 10 (Samuel - son)
- 1 Male between 20 and 30 (William - son)
- 1 Male between 30 and 40 (Samuel - father)
- 1 Female under 5 (Darah - daughter)
- 2 Females between 10 and 15 (Dova and Lena - daughters)
- 2 Females between 15 and 20 (Betsy and Unknown - daughters)
- 1 Female between 40 and 50 (Sarah - mother)

Listed in 1850 Indiana Census, Henry County, Henry Twp, Page 373

Listed in 1860 Indiana Census, Henry County, Henry Twp, Newcastle P.O., Page 22

Listed in 1870 Indiana Census, Henry County, Henry Twp, Newcastle P.O., Page 29

[notes of Phyllis J. Bordeau Jackson, Gr Gr Granddaughter]
"I know nothing about Sarah or her last name, but I will continue to investigate. My Gramma, Rose Bauner, said she was a very nice woman. She had to be a very brave woman to take two babies and go with her husband across untamed territories that included going over mountains and fording rivers, possibly meeting with Indians, as they were in the area at that time. It would have been nice if she had kept a diary of her travels."

Somewhere after 1820 they left Iredell County, North Carolina and headed for Ohio Territory and then into Henry County, Indiana. Indiana entered the union in 1816 and this was a very new and untried territory. They arrived in Ohio prior to 1822 and were in Indiana in 1832.

A story passed from Sarah to Rose Bauner to me was the trek over the mountains with two babies was very hard. These would be the Appalachian and possibly the Cumberland Ranges, and the ride down the Ohio River was bad. This had to have been very tough and rough in those times. They first lived in Ohio and then moved to Henry County, Indiana where they lived out their lives.