Person:James Driver (4)

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James Driver
b.22 Sep 1819 Maryland
d.20 Feb 1897 Berlin Heights, Erie, Ohio
Parents and Siblings
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m. 3 May 1792
  1. Nancy Phelps Driver
  2. Wesley Driver1794 - 1857
  3. Isah Driver1796 - 1871
  4. Polly Driver1803 - 1885
  5. Willson Driver1804 - 1876
  6. John DriverBet 1804 & 1810 - 1849
  7. Elizabeth Driver1806 - Aft 1870
  8. Denton Driver1813 - 1894
  9. Matilda Driver1816 - 1902
  10. James Driver1819 - 1897
Spouse and Children
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m. 18 Feb 1843
Spouse and Children
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m. 12 Aug 1891
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Facts and Events
Name[1][2][3] James Driver
Gender Male
Birth? 22 Sep 1819 Maryland
Marriage 18 Feb 1843 Erie Co, Ohioto Elizabeth Hobbs
Marriage License 11 Aug 1891 Erie, Ohio, United Statesto Susan Hannah Daniels
Marriage 12 Aug 1891 Erie, Ohio, United Statesby D.T. Call, Minister of the Gospel
to Susan Hannah Daniels
Divorce Y
from Susan Hannah Daniels
Will? 26 Jul 1894 Dated
Death? 20 Feb 1897 Berlin Heights, Erie, Ohio
Will? 10 Mar 1897 Probated
Occupation? Farmer
Burial? Baptist Cemetery, Berlin, Berlin Twp, Erie, Ohio

From The Firelands Pioneer Old Series, Book 2, page 45

About 1828 to 1835, Vermilion received a large accession from Maryland John and James Black and their families, Perry Darby, Horatio and Elias Lowe, Isaiah, Wesley and James Driver, and others, most of whom were thrifty and industrious families.

He was worth $1200 per the 1850 census (Ohio). James' will, dated July 26, 1894, was probated March 10, 1897. It states that James Driver of Berlin Twp, died February 20, 1897, mentions his wife Susan and sons George, Alpheus, Henry, Adelbert and J.D., daughter Savilla Fox, and grandson Courtland Cromwell and granddaughter Mary Sarr. (found at the Sandusky Courthouse, Case #1485.)

From Vermilion Township Records

James Driver 2nd is "liable to be envoled in the Militia" February 21, 1845.

April 6, 1846 The Annual meeting was held at the Black Meeting House near the Furnace in Vermillion Township April 6th, 1846. Levi Parsons, Joseph Elson and Francis Champney sat as Judges. Benjamin Summers and Eli hale Clerks of said Election. One hundred and ninety two votes polled and the following persons elected to office to wit; J. Driver District 1

April 9, 1846 The following officers appeared previous to the 16th and were sevenly sworn to their respective offices by Parker Lewis Justice of the Peace, namely T.L. Poyer. James Driver Jr. (five other names omitted) Certificate on file O.H.P. Marsh T.C.

From Gateway to the West, Vol. 1, p. 401 (I am not certain this is the correct James, but none other fits.)

Stray Notice. July 20, 1887. James E. Driver declares rightful owner may claim animal by "calling and paying all charges thereon." Charles H. Becker Twp. Clerk; Eugene Peak, and Gus Wetzle, Appraisers. (38b)

The Baptist Cemetery is in the town of Berlin right behind a storage barn belonging to the the township. The Driver graves are grouped at the back of the cemetery. James' headstone proclaims him to be "husband of Elizabeth Hobbs and Susan Hannah Daniels and son of James".

References
  1. ↑ Vital Records - Erie County, Ohio
    Birth.

    Residence of Berlin 1971 given in birth record of one of their children.

  2. ↑ Compiled by Ruth Bowers & Anita Short. Gateway to the West. (Genealogical Publishing Co. Baltimore 1967, 1968-1977, 1978).
  3. ↑ Vital Records - Vermilion Township Records 1837 - 1847.
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