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     Benjamin Leamon was born on 25 February 1809 in Virginia.¹

Benjamin may have appeared in the census of 7 August 1820 in the household of his father James Leamon at Westland, Guernsey County, Ohio. He was in the under 10 age group; over 45.²
Benjamin was listed with personal property in Westland Township, Guernsey County, Ohio in 1828. He is shown on the Westland Twp. Tax Rolls in 1829, 1830, 1831, and 1832. He has not been found in any US Census.

Benjamin died on 16 September 1880 in Reno County, Kansas, at age 71.¹

     Lydia Leamon was born about 1811.¹

Lydia may have appeared in the census of 7 August 1820 in the household of her father James Leamon at Westland, Guernsey County, Ohio. She was in the under 10 age group; over 45.² She was named as an heir in the will of her father, James Leamon, in 1827.

     Mary was born about 1812.¹

Mary may have appeared in the census of 7 August 1820 in the household of her father James Leamon at Westland, Guernsey County, Ohio. She was in the under 10 age group; over 45.² She was named as an heir in the will of her father, James Leamon, in 1827.³ She died after 1827.⁴

     Hannah was born circa 1796 at Virginia. Hannah's father was Joseph Postlewaite (b.1765).¹ Hannah married John Leamon on on 21 August 1813 at Virginia. John and Hannah had at least 10 children, including:
- Jacob Leamon born about 1814 in Virginia;
- William Leamon born 11 April 1817 in Virginia;
- Silas Leamon born about 1820 in Licking Co., Ohio;
- Sarah Leamon born 23 February 1822 in Licking Co., Ohio;
- James Leamon born 21 February 1823 in Licking Co., Ohio;
- Nancy Leamon born in Licking Co., Ohio;
- Mary Leamon born 5 March 1829 in Licking Co., Ohio;
- Eliza Leamon born 15 February 1832 in Licking Co., Ohio;
- Issac Leamon born about 1832 in Licking Co., Ohio;
- Sylvester Leamon born 5 June 1840 in Licking Co., Ohio
Note that the 1850, 1860, and 1870 Censuses all list John's wife's name as Lydia. Hannah is supposed to have died in 1848 so that Lydia is probably a second wife..²

Hannah died in 1848.¹

     James Leamon was born on 18 August 1807 at Monongalia County, Virginia, (now Preston County, West Virginia).¹

James may have appeared in the census of 7 August 1820 in the household of his father James Leamon at Westland, Guernsey County, Ohio. He was in the 10-15 age group; over 45.²

James married Joanna Graham on 7 February 1826 in Guernsey County, Ohio.³

James was named as an heir in the will of his father, James Leamon, on 30 July 1827 in Westland, Guernsey County, Ohio.⁴

In 1829, James was shown on the Ohio Tax List for Wills Township, Guernsey County, Ohio.⁵

James is on record as owning land (presumably inherited from his father) in Westland Twp., Guernsey County, Ohio in 1828. He is on the Westland Twp. tax list in 1829, 1830, 1831, and 1832.

James and his wife Joanna sold the 80 acres inherited from his father in Westland Twp. to James Richardson in 1833. They may have moved to Muskingum County for a short time because Oliver Leamon says Eugene Leamon was born in Zanesville in 1832. They moved to Morgan County, Ohio where their son Thomas Benton was born in 1837.⁶

On 10 July 1844, James Leamon purchased 79.5 acres of land in S1/2 SW1/4 S3 T5 R7 District of Mariette Ohio from the Federal Government.⁷

James was listed as the head of household in the 1850 Census in Windsor Township, Morgan County, Ohio. He was 44, born in Iowa, and listed as a farmer with $3,000 real estate. Included in the houseld were his wife, Joanna (45, IA) and his children; Elizabeth (21, OH), Richard (19, OH), Eugene (17, OH), Lavina (15, OH), Thomas (13, OH), Martha (10, OH), James (8, OH) and Mary 4, OH.)⁸

The family relocated to a farm about 10 miles from Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa about 1850. Joanna and James separated in 1861 after the children were grown. Oliver Leamon says James lived for a time in Missouri. He is on the 1880 Census in Lucas County, Iowa with his son, Thomas. He is listed as a blacksmith.⁶

James was listed as the head of household in the 1860 Census in Danville Township, Des Moines County, Iowa. He was 52, born in Virginia, and listed as a farmer. Included in the houshold were his wife Joanna (55, PA) and his children, Richard (29, OH), Eugene (27, OH), Lavina (25, OH), Thomas (22, OH), Martha (20, OH), James (18, OH) and Mary (14, OH).⁹

James appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of his son Thomas Benton Leamon at Cedar Township, Lucas County, Iowa. He was 73, born in West Virginia and listed as a blacksmith.¹⁰

James appeared in the Kansas State Census of 1885 in the household of his son Thomas Benton Leamon in Valley Township, Reno County. He was 80.¹¹

James died on 22 June 1890 in Haven Township, Reno County, Kansas, at age 82.³ He was buried in Valley Township Cemetery near Haven, Reno County, Kansas.³

     Sarah was born on 2 March 1800 at Sullivan County, Tennessee.¹ She moved to Putnam County, Indiana with her father in 1822.²

Sarah obtained a license to marry Henry Sigler on 30 December 1824 at Putnam County.³

Sarah probably appeared in the household of her husband Henry Sigler in the censuses of 1830 (Putnam County, Indiana), 1840 (Jackson Township, Putnam County), and 1850 (Van Buren Township, Clay County, Indiana).^4,5,6

Sarah was listed as the head of household in the 1860 Census in Van Buren Township, Clay County, Indiana. She was 60, born in Tennessee, and listed as a housekeeper with $1000 real estate. Included in the household were Sarah's 4 daughters, Nancy A. (32, IN), Sarah A. (29, IN), Margaret E.(21, IN), and Armand(sic). (18, IN); and 1 son, John W. (24, IN).⁷

Sarah died on 22 November 1864 at age 64.⁸

     Henry Sigler was born in 1801?.¹

Henry obtained a license to marry Sarah McKinley on 30 December 1824 at Putnam County.²

Henry was listed as the head of household in the 20-30 age group in the 1830 Census at Putnam County, Indiana. Included in the household were 1 female 20-30, presumably Henry's wife Sarah, and 2 females under 5, presumably his daughters Lavina and Nancy..³

Henry was listed as the head of household in the 30-40 age group in the 1840 Census at Jackson Township, Putnam County, Indiana. Included in the household were 1 female 40-50, presumably his wife Sarah; 2 females 10-17, presumably Lavina and Nancy; 2 females 5-10, presumably Sarah and Vandalia; 1 female under 5, presumably Margaret; and 1 male under 5, presumably John..⁴

Henry was listed as the head of household in the 1850 Census in Van Buren Township, Clay County, Indiana. He was 48, born in Tennessee, and listed as a farmer with $300 real estate. Included in the household were Henry's wife Sarah (50, TN); 4 daughters, Angeline (22, IN), Sarah (19, IN), Vandalia (17, IN), and Margaret (11, IN); and 1 son, John (14, IN).⁵

Henry died on 17 March 1853.⁶

     Amanda was born about 1812 at Sullivan County, Tennessee.¹

Amanda probably appeared in the census of 1830 in the household of her father William M. McKinley at Putnam County, Indiana. She was in the 15-20 age group.²

Amanda married Jeremiah Liddington on 7 March 1833 in Putnam County, Indiana. Her name was given as Levina in the marriage records. They were married by Francis A. Standifer, JP. Melvina and Jeremiah had at least two children, two boys that were last heard of in Missouri..³

Amanda died on 16 August 1868 in Putnam County, Indiana.⁴

     Jeremiah Liddington was born in 1810?.¹

Jeremiah married Amanda Melvina McKinley on 7 March 1833 in Putnam County, Indiana. They were married by Francis A. Standifer, JP. Melvina and Jeremiah had at least two children, two boys that were last heard of in Missouri..²

      William was born on 15 August 1801 at Sullivan County, Tennessee.^1,2

William purchased land in various parts of Sec 5, 7, 14 T14N, R3W, at Putnam County, Indiana, from the Federal Government on 10 April 1824. His total land purchases were 400 acres (Land Patents 1569, 1570, 1571, and 1572)..³

William married Emily Ann Kinsler on 7 January 1830 at Putnam County. Emily and William were married by Francis A. Standerford, P.G..⁴

William was listed as the head of household in the 20-30 age group in the 1830 Census at Putnam County, Indiana. Included in the household was 1 female in the 15-20 age group, presumably his wife Emily Ann Kinsler..⁵

William purchased land in E1/2 SE1/4 (80 acres) of S36, T16N, R3W, at Putnam County from the Federal Government on 1 May 1833.⁶

William was listed as the head of household in the 30-40 age group in the 1840 Census at Marion Township, Putnam County, Indiana. Included in the household were 1 female 20-30, presumably his wife Emily Ann Kinsler; 1 male 5-10, presumably his son Ananias; 1 female 5-10, presumably daughter Marena; and 3 males under 5, presumably sons William, Marion, and Thomas..⁷

In 1845, William was shown on the real and personal property Tax List at Putnam County in Sec 7, T14, R3.⁸

William moved to Lucas County, Iowa with his brother John about 1849, following another brother, Samuel. He purchased 160 acres of land in Lucas County on 28 May 1849 (SWNE, SENW, NWSE, and NESW Section 20 Twp 71, Range 20 West, 160 acres).

William was listed as the head of household in the 1850 Census in District 13, Lucas County, Iowa. He was 50, born in Tennessee, and listed as a farmer with $1200 real estate. Included in the household were William's wife Emily (Kinsler) (45, KY) and his children Amanda(sic) (18, IN); William (14, IN); Marian (12, IN); Thomas (10, IN); Samuel (7, IN); Emily (5, IN); and Jane(sic) (4, IN).⁹

William was identified as a heir-in-law of Thomas Kinsler in a petition to complete a land purchase in Putnam County, Indiana on 18 April, 1853.¹⁰

On 3 June 1856, William purchased 40 acres of land consisting of the SW1/4 NW1/4 S20 T71N R20W, in Chariton District from the Federal Government.¹¹

William was listed as the head of household in the 1856 State Census in Washington Township, Lucas County. He was 55, born in Tennessee, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were his wife Emily A (44, KY) and his children; William R (20, IN); Francis (18, IN); Thomas (16, IN); Samuel (13, IN); Emily A (10, IN); Manerva (8 IN); and James (5, IN).¹²

William was listed as the head of household in the 1860 Census in Washington Township, Lucas County. He was 59, born in Iowa, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were William's wife Emily A (40, KY) and his children; Francis M (22, IN), Thomas O (20, IN), Samuel M (18, IN), Emily A (14, IN), Minerva J (12, IN), James H (10, IA), and Rosetta, aka Ida Alice (3, IA). He is also listed in the 1860 Non-Population Schedule for Lucas County with 600 acres of land worth $5,000.¹³

William was listed as the head of household in the 1870 Census in Washington Township, Lucas County. He was 69, born in Tennessee, and listed as a farmer with $6700 real estate. Included in the household were his wife Ann (Emily Ann) (58, KY) and children Samuel (27, IN) farmer; James H (19, IA); and Ida (13, IA).¹⁴

William died on 13 December 1873 at Lucas County at age 72.^15,2 He was buried in the Ragtown Cemetery at Chariton, Benton Township, Lucas County. He is buried in Row 2 N-S, Grave 3.¹⁶

William R McKinley was listed as the father of the groom in the marriage of Thomas Ottawa McKinley and Harriet Trimble on 16 March 1899 at Iowa.^17,18

     James was born in 1805 at Tennessee.¹

James probably appeared in the US Censuses of 1830 and 1840 in the household of his father, William M McKinley. He appeared in the US Census of 1850 in his father's household, listed as "idiotic". He appeared in the Iowa State Census of 1856 and the US Census of 1860 in the household of his brother, Abner McKinley.^2,3,4,5,6

     Samuel McKinley was born on 30 July 1809 at Sullivan County, Tennessee.¹

Samuel probably appeared in the census of 1830 in the household of his father William M. McKinley at Putnam County, Indiana. He was in the 20-30 age group.²

Samuel married Mary Dicks on 10 October 1832 in Putnam County, Indiana. They were married by Rev. J. Ray..³

Samuel purchased land in the N1/2 SE1/4 (80 acres) of S12, T15N, R3W, at Putnam County from the Federal Government on 8 June 1833.⁴

Samuel was listed as the head of household in the 30-40 age group in the 1840 Census at Floyd Township, Putnam County, Indiana. Included in the household were 1 female 20-30 (presumably his wife Mary Dicks); 1 male 5-10 (presumably son Lorenzo); 2 males less than 5 (presumably Oscar and Isaac); and 1 female under 5 (presumably Zerelda)..⁵

In 1845, Samuel was shown on the property Tax List at Floyd Township, Putnam County, for Sec 12, T15, R3.⁶

Samuel settled in what is now Washington Twp, Lucas County, Iowa in 1848 at the same time as Xury E. West. On 3 May 1849 Samuel purchased 160 acres from the Fairfield Land Office (N1/2 NW1/4, S26 & E1/2 SW1/4 S23, T71. R20W).

Samuel was one of the 25 pioneer electors to vote in Ireland precinct for county officials on 6 August 1849. Subsequently Samuel was elected County Treasurer and Recorder and/or Collector which he held until 24 September 1850. He also served as Township Supervisor until his death.⁷

Samuel was listed as the head of household in the 1850 Census in District 13, Lucas County, Iowa. He was 44, born in Tennessee, and listed as a farmer with $1000 real estate. Included in the household were Samuel's wife Mary (46, KY); his sons Lorenzo D. (17, IN), Oscar F. (13, IN), Isaac N. (10, IN), and Leander O. (7. IN); and his daughter Zerelda G. (15, IN).⁸

Samuel was listed as the head of household in the 1856 Iowa State Census in Washington Township, Lucas County. He was 46, born in Tennessee, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were Samuel's wife Mary, 51 Kentucky, and his children: Ausker (Oscar), 18 IN; Isac N., 16 IN; and Leander, 14 IN. Also listed were Mary Stringer, 19 KY, and Ellehue Croffard, 22, Tenn.⁹

Samuel was listed as the head of household in the 1860 Census in Washington Township, Lucas County, Iowa. He was 61, born in Tennessee, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were his wife Mary, 52 KY; his sons illegible (Isaac?) 20 IN, Leander O. 16 IN, and Oscar 2? IN; and Martha A. McKinley 21 IN, probably Oscar's wife. He is also listed in the 1860 Non-Population Schedule for Lucas County with 169 acres of land worth $3,200..¹⁰

Samuel died on 19 November 1864 at Lucas County, Iowa, at age 55.¹¹

     John was born on 10 August 1811 at Sullivan County, Tennessee.^1,2 He moved to Putnam County, Indiana with his father's family in the fall of 1822.³

John probably appeared in the census of 1830 in the household of his father William M. McKinley at Putnam County, Indiana. He was in the 20-30 age group.⁴

John married Jane T. Kinsler on 15 January 1835 in Putnam County. They were married by Francis A. Standiford, MG.⁵

John was listed as the head of household in the 20-30 age group in the 1840 Census at Greencastle Township, Putnam County, Indiana. Included in the household were 1 female 20-30, presumably his wife Jane; 2 males under 5, presumably Thomas and William; and 1 female under 5, presumably Minerva..⁶

In 1845, John was shown on the property Tax List at Putnam County.⁷

In a bio sketch of his son, Thomas D. McKinley, John is identified as an early settler in Lucas County, Iowa who erected the first house in the western part of Washington Township. The History of Lucas County, 1881, indicates that he purchased 160 acres of land in the N1/2 NW1/4 Sec 20 and the S1/2 SW1/4 Sec 17, T71, R20W on 28 May 1849.⁸

John was listed as the head of household in the 1850 Census in Lucas County, Iowa. He was 40, born in Tennessee, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were John's wife Jane, 35 KY; his sons (Thomas 14 IN, William 10 IN, Jefferson 5 IN, and John 3 IN); and daughters (Minerva 13 IN and Caroline 7 IN).⁹

John was identified as a heir-in-law of Thomas Kinsler in a petition to complete a land purchase in Putnam County, Indiana on 18 April, 1853.¹⁰

John was listed as the head of household in the 1856 Iowa State Census in Washington Township, Lucas County. He was 44, born in Tennessee, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were his wife Jane, 40 KY; sons Thomas D, 20 IN farming; Wm G, 16 IN farming; Jefferson F, 11 IN; John T, 9 IN; and Tillman, 5 IN; and daughters Manerva, 18 IN; and Sarah C, 13 IN.¹¹

John was listed as the head of household in the 1860 Census in Washington Township, Lucas County. He was 49, born in Tennessee, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were John's wife Jane, 44 KY; sons William G, 20 IN; Jefferson, 18 IN; John P, 12 IN; and Tillman N, 9 IA; and daughters illegible (Minerva?), 22 IN; Sarah C, 18 IN; and Letitia H, 2 IA. He is also listed in the 1860 Non-Population Schedule for Lucas County with 650 acres of land worh $5,200.¹²

John was listed as the head of household in the 1870 Census in Washington Township, Lucas County. He was 59, born in Tennessee, and listed as a farmer with $9000 real estate. Included in the household were his daughters Sarah (28, IN) keeping house; and Letitia (12, IA); and his sons Jefferson (26, IN) farmer; John (22, IN) farmer; and Delmon (Tillman) (18, IA).¹³

John was listed as the head of household in the 1880 Census in Washington Township, Lucas County. He was 68, born in Kentucky?, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household was his daughter Letitia, 22 Iowa, keeping house.¹⁴

John died on 10 December 1882 at Russell, Lucas County, at age 71.^15,16 He was buried in the Ragtown Cemetery at Russell, Lucas County. His grave is in Row 4 N-S, Grave 8..^17,18

      Abner was born on 8 November 1813 at Sullivan County, Tennessee.^1,2

Abner probably appeared in the census of 1830 in the household of his father William M. McKinley at Putnam County, Indiana. He was in the 15-20 age group.³

Abner married Mary "Polly" Cradick on 20 February 1840 at Owen County, Indiana.⁴

Abner) probably appeared in the census of 1840 in the household of his father William M. McKinley at Madison Township, Putnam County. He was in the 20-30 age group.^5,6

In 1845, Abner was shown on the State Property Tax List for Greencastle, Putnam County.⁷ Abner purchased 160 acres of land in the SE1/4, Sec 21, T71, R20W on June 28, 1849.⁸

Abner was listed as the head of household in the 1850 Census in District 13, Lucas County, Iowa. He was 36, born in Tennessee, and listed as a farmer with $2400 real estate. Included in the household were John's wife, Polly (26, IN); and 3 sons, John (9, IN), Wallace (6, IN), and Samuel (3, IN). Also in the household was Julia A Cradick (30, KY), probably Polly's sister.⁹

Abner was listed as the head of household in the 1856 Iowa State Census in Washington Township, Lucas County. He was 43, born in Tennessee. Included in the household were Abner's wife, Polly( 34 IN); 4 sons, John W E (14 IN), Wales D (11 I), Samuel L (8 IN), Alonzo F (2 IA); and 1 daughter, Malissa A (4 IA). Also in the household was Abner's brother James, (55 Tenn).¹⁰

Abner was listed as the head of household in the 1860 Census in Washington Township, Lucas County, Iowa. He was 46, born in Tennessee, and listed as a farmer with $5000 real estate.. Included in the household were Abner's wife, Polly (38 IN); 4 sons, John W E (15 IN), Wallace D (13 IN), Samuel C (11 IN), and Esiah (8 IA); and 2 daughters, Malissa (9 IA) , and (illegible - probably his son Alonzo) (6 IA). Also in the household was Abner's brother James (60? Tenn). He is also listed in the 1860 Non-Population Schedule for Lucas County with 188 acres of land worth $1,800.¹¹

Abner was listed as the head of household in the 1870 Census in Washington Township, Lucas County, Iowa. He was 56, born in Tennessee, and listed as a farmer with $7400 real estate. Included in the household were Abner's wife Polly, (48 IN); 4 sons, Samuel (22 IN) day laborer, Alonzo (15 IA), Ezanah (11 IA), and Calvin (10 IA); and 2 daughters, Malissa (18 IN), and Caroline( 6 IA).¹²

Abner and Polly moved to Webster County, Iowa in 1875.¹³

Abner died on 9 March 1896 at Gowrie, Webster County, Iowa, at age 82.^13,14,15 He was buried in the Gowrie Township Cemetery, Lot 1 at Gowrie Township, Webster County, Iowa.¹⁵

     Emily was born on 16 April 1812 in Harrison County, Kentucky.^1,2

Emily married William A McKinley on 7 January 1830 at Putnam County. Emily and William were married by Francis A. Standerford, P.G..³  

Emily was identified as a heir-in-law of Thomas Kinsler in a petition to complete a land purchase in Putnam County, Indiana on 18 April, 1853.⁴

Emily Ann probably appeared in the household of her husband, William A McKinley, in the 1830 and 1840 US Censuses (Putnam Co., IN ). She appeared in his household in the 1850, 1860, and 1870 US Censuses and in the 1856 Iowa State Census in Lucas County, Iowa.^5,6,7,8,9,10

Emily was listed as the head of household in the 1880 Census in Washington, Lucas County, Iowa. She was 62, born in Kentucky, and listed as a widow.. Included in the household was her adopted son, George Beagley (12, England).¹¹

Emily died on 30 March 1888 at Lucas County at age 75.^12,2 She was buried in the Ragtown Cemetery at Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa. Her grave is in Row 2 N-S, Grave 3.^13,14


Emily A Kinsler was listed as the mother of the groom in the marriage of Thomas Ottawa McKinley and Harriet Trimble on 16 March 1899 at Iowa.^15,16

     Mary Dicks was born in 1805 at Kentucky.¹

Mary married Samuel McKinley on 10 October 1832 in Putnam County, Indiana. They were married by Rev. J. Ray..²

Mary probably appeared in the US Census of 1840 in the household of her husband, Samuel McKinley in Putnam County, Indiana. She appeared in his household in the US Censuses of 1850, 1860, 1870, and 1880 and in the Iowa State Census of 1856, all in Lucas County, Iowa.^3,1,4,5,6,7 She died on 27 March 1884.⁸

     Jane was born on 29 August 1815 at Harrison County, Kentucky.^1,2

Jane married John McKinley on 15 January 1835 in Putnam County. They were married by Francis A. Standiford, MG.³

Jane was identified as a heir-in-law of Thomas Kinsler in a petition to complete a land purchase in Putnam County, Indiana on 18 April, 1853.⁴

Jane probably appeared in the US Census of 1840 in the household of her husband, John McKinley in Putname County, Indiana. She appeared in his household in the US Censuses of 1850 and 1860 and in the Iowa State Census of 1856, all in Lucas County, Iowa.^5,6,7,8

Jane died on 22 December 1868 at Russell, Lucas County, Iowa, at age 53.^9,10 She was buried in the Ragtown Cemetery at Chariton, Benton Township, Lucas County. Her grave is in Row 4 N-S, Grave 8..^11,12

      Mary "Polly" Cradick was born in 1822 at Indiana.¹

Mary married Abner McKinley on 20 February 1840 in Owen County, Indiana.²

Mary probably appeared in the census of 1840 in the household of her Father-in-law William M. McKinley at Madison Township, Putnam County. She was in the 15-20 age group.^3,4

Mary appeared in the household of her husband, Abner McKinley, in the US Censuses of 1850, 1860, and 1870 and in the Iowa State Census of 1856.^5,6,7,8

Mary was listed as the head of household in the 1895 Iowa State Census in Gowin Township, Webster County. She was 74. She was identified as Polley McKenly in the census and was apparently living alone.⁹

Mary appeared in the census of 1900 in the household of her daughter, Melissa Ann McKinley Easley at Gowrie, Webster County, Iowa. She was 79, born in Indiana. She was listed as Pollie McKinly in the census..¹⁰

Mary died on 24 July 1901 in Gowrie, Webster County, Iowa.^11,12 She was buried in the Gowrie Township Cemetery at Gowrie Township, Webster County.¹²

     Harriet was born about 1817 at Harrison County, Kentucky.¹
Harriet married James Christy in February 1835 at Putnam County, Indiana.²
Harriet was listed in the household of James Christy (Sr.) in the 1840 Census in the 20-30 age group at Putnam County, Indiana. This event is uncertain. The 1840 Census lists a James Christy whose age group corresponds with the James Christy (Sr.) thought to be the father of Harriett's husband, John Christy (Jr.) The household contains a male in the right age group for James Christy (Jr.) and a female in the right age group for Harriet. No separate listing has been found for James Christy (Jr.) so it is assumed that he and Harriett were living with his father and mother at the time of the census..³
It appears that Harriet (and her husband James Christy) may have died sometime before 1850.⁴

     It seems likely that James Christy's father was James Christy (Sr.) born on 23 May 1784 and died on 31 August 1862, whose grave is in Mt Carmel Cemetery, Putnam Co., Indiana. The wife of the older James Christy, also buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, was named Elizabeth. She was born 11 August 1804 and died 23 April 1847. Both the older James Christy and Elizabeth appear in the 1840 Census, Putnam County, Greencastle Twp. James was born about in 1815?.¹ He was listed in the household of James Christy (Sr.) in the 1830 Census in the 20-30 age group at Putnam County, Indiana.²

James married Harriet Kinsler in February 1835 in Putnam County, Indiana.³ He was listed in the household of James Christy (Sr.) in the 1840 Census in the 30-40 age group.⁴

James died before 1850.⁵