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     Charles was born on 24 November 1794 in Chester, Hampshire County (now Hampden County), Massachusetts.^1,2,3

Charles probably appeared in the census of 1800 in the household of his father Asa Slayton at Chester, Hampshire County (now Hampden County), Massachusetts. He was in the under10 age group.⁴

Either Asa Jr. or Charles probably appeared in the census of 1810 in the household listed for his father Asa Slayton at Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. He was in the 10-16 age group.⁵ As of 2 February 1817, Charles Slayton lived at Potsdam, Saint Lawrence County, New York.⁶

Charles married Sarah B. Ayres on 3 February 1817 in Chester, Massachusetts. Charles apparently moved with his parents from Chester, Massachusetts to Potsdam, New York in 1815 but returned to Chester in 1817 to marry Sarah Ayres..^1,6

Charles was listed as the head of household in the 26-45 age group in the 1820 Census at St. Lawrence County, New York.⁷

Charles moved to Lake County, Ohio in 1825. After Sarah's death in 1834, he married Statira Champney on 17 March 1835 in Painesville, Lake County, Ohio.¹

Charles was listed as the head of household in the 1850 Census in Willoughby District 85, Lake County, Ohio. He was 55, born in Massachusetts, and listed as a farmer.. Included inthe household was his son, Albert (14, OH) and his niece Sarah (8, NY), daughter of his brother Samuel vernon Slayton..⁸

Charles received a Land Grant of 120 acres in the E1/2 NE1/4 and the NE1/4 SW1/4 S24 T86N R22W in the district of lands subject to sale at Fort Dodge, Iowa on 10 April 1860 for his service in the War of 1812. He served as private (age 18) in Capt. Murvin's Co, Massachusetts militia. Subsequently Charles assigned the Grant to Charles Slayton (presumably his son, Charles Franklin Slayton). He moved to Iowa in March, 1875.⁹

Charles was listed as the head of household in the 1860 Census in Willoughby, Lake County, Ohio. He was 65, born in New York, and listed as a farmer with $500 property. Included in the household were his wife, Statira, 54,NY); his sons; Charles Franklin (36,NY) and Albert Warren (23,OH); Charles Franklin's wife, Amelia Sophia (34,OH) and their son (his grandson), Stephen (11,OH).¹⁰

Charles appeared in the New York Census of 1865 in the household of his son Samuel Vernon Slayton in Buffalo, Erie County.¹¹

Charles was listed as the head of household in the 1870 Census in Willoughby, Lake County, Ohio. He was 75, born in Ohio. Included in the household was his wife, Statira (misspelled Statisa in the census) (63,NY).¹²

Charles died on 23 February 1876 in Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, at age 81. His obituary, published in the Iowa Falls Sentinel on March 1, 1876, read:
"DIED - On last Wednesday Mr. Charles Slayton died at Eldora, and on Friday the remains were brought to Iowa Falls for interment. Mr. Slayton was born at Chester, Mass., on November 24, 1794. He united with the Christian Church at Kirtland, Ohio, in 1830, and was a consistent member until death. In 1816 he became a Free Mason and he was a soldier during the war of 1812. Charles Slayton cem? to Iowa in March, 1875. He was 81 years and 3 months old when he died.".^1,3 He was buried in the Union Cemetery at Iowa Falls, Hardin Township, Hardin County, Iowa.³

     Hannah Slayton was born on 30 January 1793 in Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, (now Hampden Co.).^1,2

Hannah probably appeared in the census of 1800 in the household of her father Asa Slayton at Chester, Hampshire County (now Hampden County), Massachusetts. She was in the under 10 age group.³

     Electa Slayton was born on 5 February 1797 in Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, (now Hampden Co.).^1,2

Electa probably appeared in the census of 1800 in the household of her father Asa Slayton at Chester, Hampshire County (now Hampden County), Massachusetts. She was in the under 10 age group.³

Eleacta probably appeared in the census of 1810 in the household listed for her father Asa Slayton at Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. She was in the 10-16 age group.⁴

Electa married Asa White in 1817 in in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York.¹

Electa died on 7 February 1876 in in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York, at age 79. Same information in AFN:XK22-6M.¹

     Asa Slayton Jr. was born on 17 February 1799 in Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, (now Hampden Co.).^1,2

Asa Jr. probably appeared in the census of 1800 in the household of his father Asa Slayton at Chester, Hampshire County (now Hampden County), Massachusetts. He was in the uder 10 age group.³

Either Asa Jr. or Charles probably appeared in the census of 1810 in the household listed for his father Asa Slayton at Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. He was in the 10-16 age group.⁴

Asa Jr. probably appeared in the census of 1820 in the household of his father Asa Slayton at St. Lawrence County, New York. He was in the 16-26 age group.⁵

Asa married Marietta Banister on 12 March 1826 in in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Marietta and Asa had at least one son, Asa Slayton, who died 2 May 1831, aged 4yrs, 2mo, 11d. He is buried in the West Potsdam Cemetery, Potsdam Twp, St Lawrence Co., NY. ⁶.¹ Asa was listed as the head of family in the 30-40 age group on the 1830 Census at in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Included in the household were 1 female 20-30, presumably his wife Marietta; 1 female 5-10, unidentified; and 2 males under 5, presumably his sons Charles and Horace..⁷ Asa was listed as the head of family in the 40-50 age group on the 1840 Census at in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Included in the household were 1 female 30-40, presumably his wife Marietta; 1 male 10-15, his son Horace; 2 males and 1 female 5-10, his children Henry, Hiram, and Mary Ann; and 1 male under 5, his son Harvey.⁸ Asa was listed as the head of family on the 1850 Census at in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. He was 51, born in Mass., listed as a farmer with $1000 property. Included in the household were his wife Marietta, 44 Mass; his sons Horace (21 NY), Henry (17 NY), Hiram (14 NY), Harvey (11 NY), and Herman (1 NY); and his daughters Margaret (probably Mary Ann, 19 NY) and Martha (8 NY)..⁹

Asa married Mary Petre on 11 April 1870 in De Kalb, St. Lawrence Co., New York.¹⁰

Asa died on 4 October 1887 in Broadwell, Logan Co., Illinois, at age 88. Same information in AFN:XK22-7S..¹

     Susannah Slayton was born on 29 September 1801 in Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, (now Hampden County).^1,2,3

Susannah probably appeared in the census of 1810 in the household listed for her father Asa Slayton at Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. She was in the under 10 age group.⁴

Susannah probably appeared in the census of 1820 in the household of her father Asa Slayton at St. Lawrence County, New York. She was in the 16-26 age group.⁵

Susannah married Daniel Kelsey Senter on 4 December 1823 in in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York, Daniel and Susannah had at least 4 children, namely:
     - George B (1826-1870);
     - Mary Elizabeth (1831-1874);
     - Melinda Melvina (1832-1919);
     - Henry H (1836-1902).^6,7

Susannah appeared in the census of 1850 in the household of her husband Daniel Kelsey Senter at Potsdam, St Lawrence County, New York. She was 48, born in Massachusetts.⁸

Susannah appeared in the census of 1860 in the household of her husband Daniel Kelsey Senter at Hardin, Hardin County, Iowa. She was 58, born in Massachusetts.⁹

Susannah died on 1 December 1882 in Alliance, Stark County, Ohio, at age 81.^6,3 She was buried in the Alliance City Cemetery at Alliance, Stark County, Ohio.³

     Thomas Anderson Slayton was born on 7 March 1804 in Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, (now Hampden Co.).¹

Thomas probably appeared in the census of 1810 in the household listed for his father Asa Slayton at Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. He was in the under 10 age group.²

Thomas probably appeared in the census of 1820 in the household of his father Asa Slayton at St. Lawrence County, New York. He was in the 16-26 age group.³

Thomas married Sophronia Hale in 1826 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. Thomas and Saphronia had at least 2 children:
- Lydia, died 20 Sep 1838;
- Edmund, died 24 may 1842
Both children are buried in West Potsdam Cemetery, St. Lawrence Co., NY.⁴.¹

Thomas was listed as the head of household in the i20-30 age group in the 1830 Census at Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. Included in the household were 1 female 20-30, presumably his wife Sophronia; 1 male 10-15, unidentified; 1 male and 1 female under 5, presumably Curtis and Alvira..⁵

Thomas was listed as the head of household in the 30-40 age group in the 1840 Census at Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. Included in the household were 1 female 30-40, presumably his wife Sophronia; 1 female 10-15, his daughter Alvira; 1 male 15-20, unidentified; 1 female 10-15, his daughter Alvira; 1 male 10-15, his son Curtis; and 2 males under 5, his sons Charles and Divan..⁶

Thomas was listed as the head of household in the 1850 Census in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. He was 46, born in Massachusetts, and listed as a blacksmith with $684 property. Included in the household were his wife Sophronia; a male 20 name illegible, probably his son Curtis; and his sons Divan (15), Sylvester, and Edward (all born in NY). His son Charles (14, NY) is probably listed in the household of Delaven and Sarah Delance(?) (p.30, Dwelling 423, Family 460). In the Non-Population Schedule for 1850, Thomas had 33 acres of land, 18 unimproved, with a value of $884. He had 1 horse, 2 milk cows, and 1 pig with a total value of $23.⁷

Thomas died on 29 January 1879 in Berlin, Green Lake County, Wisconsin, at age 74.¹

     Darius Slayton was born on 24 September 1806 in Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, (now Hampden Co.).¹

Darius probably appeared in the census of 1810 in the household listed for his father Asa Slayton at Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. He was in the under 10 age group.²

Darius probably appeared in the census of 1820 in the household of his father Asa Slayton at St. Lawrence County, New York. He was in the 10-6 age group.³

Darius probably appeared in the census of 1830 in the household of his father Asa Slayton at Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. He was in the 20-30 age group.⁴

Darius probably appeared in the census of 1840 in the household of his father Asa Slayton at Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. He was in the 30-40 age group.⁵

Darius married Eliza Pierce on 2 October 1845 in in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Darius and Eliza had at least one child; Augustus D., born 28 June 1846, died 27 April 1847, buried in West Potsdam Cemetery.⁶.¹

Darius died on 7 February 1847 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York, at age 40.^7,8 He was buried in the West Potsdam Cemetery at West Potsdam, St Lawrence County, New York.^9,8

     She was also known as Sarah.
Sally Slayton was born on 24 September 1809 in Chester, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, (now Hampden Co.).¹

Sally probably appeared in the census of 1810 in the household listed for her father Asa Slayton at Chester, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. She was in the under 10 age group.²

Sally probably appeared in the census of 1820 in the household of her father Asa Slayton at St. Lawrence County, New York. She was in the 10-16 age group.³

Sally probably appeared in the census of 1830 in the household of her father Asa Slayton at Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. She was in the 20-30 age group.⁴

Sally probably appeared in the census of 1840 in the household of her father Asa Slayton at Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. She was in the 20-30 age group.⁵

Sally appeared in the census of 1850 in the household of her father Asa Slayton at Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. She was 40, born in Massachusetts.⁶

Sally died on 28 May 1890 in De Kalb, St. Lawrence Co., New York, at age 80.⁷

     Sarah B. Ayres was born on 23 February 1798 in Chester, Hampshire County (now Hampden County), Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Asa and Mary Wait Ayres..^1,2 Sarah B. Ayres was also known as Sally Ayres.³

Sarah married Charles Slayton on 3 February 1817 in Chester, Massachusetts.^4,5

Sarah probably appeared in the census of 1820 in the household of her husband Charles Slayton at St. Lawrence County, New York. She was in the16-26 age group; 26-45.⁶

Sarah died on 20 May 1834 in Kirtland, Geauga (now Lake) County, Ohio, at age 36.^4,2 She was buried in the Fairview Cemetery at Hiram Village, Portage County, Ohio.^7,2

     Statira Champney was born circa 1800?.

Statira married Charles Slayton on 17 March 1835 in Painesville, Lake County, Ohio.¹

Statira appeared in the census of 1860 in the household of her husband Charles Slayton at Willoughby, Lake County, Ohio. She was 54, born in New York.²

Statira (misspelled Statisa in census) appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of her husband Charles Slayton at Willoughby, Lake County, Ohio. She was 63, born in New York.³

Statira died on 12 October 1872 in Mt. Victory, Hardin Co., Ohio.¹

     Asa White was born on 13 October 1796 in Rome, Oneida Co., New York.¹

Asa married Electa Slayton in 1817 in in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York.¹

Asa died on 16 April 1830 in Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, at age 33.¹

     Marietta Banister was born on 3 February 1806 in De Kalb, St. Lawrence Co., New York.¹

Marietta married Asa Slayton Jr. on 12 March 1826 in in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Marietta and Asa had at least one son, Asa Slayton, who died 2 May 1831, aged 4yrs, 2mo, 11d. He is buried in the West Potsdam Cemetery, Potsdam Twp, St Lawrence Co., NY. ².³ Marietta Banister was listed in the household of Asa Slayton Jr. in the 1830 Census at the age of 20-30.⁴ She was listed in the household of Asa Slayton, Jr in the 1840 Census at the age of 30-40.⁵ She was listed in the household of Asa Slayton in the 1850 Census at the age of 44, born in Mass..⁶

Marietta died on 27 August 1868 in De Kalb, St. Lawrence Co., New York, at age 62.⁷ She was buried in August 1868 at the West Potsdam Cemetery at West Potsdam, St Lawrence Co., New York.⁸

     Mary Petre was born on 29 March 1803.¹

Mary married Asa Slayton Jr. on 11 April 1870 in De Kalb, St. Lawrence Co., New York.¹

Mary died on 14 August 1883 in Broadwell, Logan Co., Illinois, at age 80.¹

     Daniel Kelsey Senter was born on 11 August 1800 in Massachusetts or New Hampshire. Asa Slayton has his birthdate as September 11, 1800.^1,2

Daniel married Susannah Slayton on 4 December 1823 in in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York, Daniel and Susannah had at least 4 children, namely:
     - George B (1826-1870);
     - Mary Elizabeth (1831-1874);
     - Melinda Melvina (1832-1919);
     - Henry H (1836-1902).^1,3

Daniel was listed as the head of household in the 1850 Census in Potsdam, St Lawrence County, New York. He was 48, born in New Hampshire, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were his wife, Susan (48, Mass); 2 boys and 3 girls.⁴

Daniel was listed as the head of household in the 1860 Census in Hardin, Hardin County, Iowa. He was 59, born in New Hampshire, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were his wife, Susannah (58, Mass); and a son, HH (23, ?).⁵

Daniel died on 27 June 1866 in Iowa Falls, Hardin Township, Hardin Co.=unty, Iowa, at age 65.^1,3 He was buried in the Union Cemetery at Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa.³

     Sophronia Hale was born on 28 May 1807 in Vermont.¹

Sophronia married Thomas Anderson Slayton in 1826 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. Thomas and Saphronia had at least 2 children:
- Lydia, died 20 Sep 1838;
- Edmund, died 24 may 1842
Both children are buried in West Potsdam Cemetery, St. Lawrence Co., NY.².¹

Sophronia probably appeared in the census of 1830 in the household of her husband Thomas Anderson Slayton at Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. She was in the 20-30 age group; i20-30.³

Sophronia probably appeared in the census of 1840 in the household of her husband Thomas Anderson Slayton at Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York. She was in the 30-40 age group; 30-40.⁴

Sophronia appeared in the census of 1850 in the household of her husband Thomas Anderson Slayton at Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York.⁵

Sophronia died on 31 July 1882 in Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, at age 75.¹

     Eliza Pierce was born on 4 March 1822.¹

Eliza married Darius Slayton on 2 October 1845 in in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Darius and Eliza had at least one child; Augustus D., born 28 June 1846, died 27 April 1847, buried in West Potsdam Cemetery.².³