Person:Methuselah Hiestand (2)

Methuselah Hiestand

was born in 1817 in Liberty twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio, United States.  On 3 Feb 1844 in Crawford Co., Ohio, United States, Methuselah Hiestand married Nancy Weatherholtz age 18.  He died between 1874 and 1879 in Knox Co., Missouri, United States.

As of 1850, he was also known as Methusala Houston.

Methusala Houston and Nancy Houston appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Bucyrus twp., Crawford Co., Ohio, United States, enumerated 26 Sep 1850, real estate value $800; one daughter at home: Delilah. Also living there is Mary Wolfinger age 10. Who is this?

Mathias Hiestand and Nancy Hiestand appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Eden twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, United States, enumerated 1860, real estate: 2000, pers prop 400. With them are five children: Delilah, Martin, John, Catherin and Mary M. As of 1860, he was also known as Mathias Hiestand.

In 1870 Methuselah's occupation was as a farmer at Benton twp., Knox Co., Missouri, United States.

Methuselah Hiestand and Nancy Hiestand appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Benton twp., Knox Co., Missouri, United States, enumerated 9 Jul 1870, post office: Sand Hill, listed as Mathasela Heaston. He and Nancy have real estate value $1000 and personal property $600. Listed with them are six children, John, Catharine, Mary, Jesse, David and Samuel. The first five are born in Ohio, and Samuel was born in Indiana. Nancy can not read or write. Methuselah can not write. Only one child is in school, daughter Mary, although four of them are of school age.

Methuselah Hiestand and Nancy Hiestand lived before 1874 in Missouri, United States.

Nancy Weatherholtz was born in Oct 1825 in Pennsylvania, United States, both parents born in Virginia. On 18 Jan 1880 Nancy Weatherholtz's second marriage at the age of 54 was to Benjamin Lapp. She died after 1900 in Nebraska, United States.

Nancy Lapp was buried in Farnam cemetery, Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska. As of 1850, she was also known as Houston.

Nancy Lapp and Benjamin Lapp appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Taylor twp., Shelby Co., Missouri, enumerated 17 Jun 1880, with them is a son, Benjamin, age 14. Also living there is George Boiler, age 75, with no trade listed as his occupation.

Nancy Lapp and Benjamin Lapp lived after 1881 in Adams Co., Nebraska.

Nancy Lapp and Benjamin Lapp lived after 1882 in Nebraska, United States; Frontier and Dawson Counties. She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Russell, Frontier Co., Nebraska, in the household of Irvin Nicholas Conover and Mary M Conover, age 74 and a widow. This is the home of her daughter, Mary's family.

The eight children of Methuselah Hiestand and Nancy Weatherholtz were as follows:

• 2 i. Delilah Hiestand was born on 13 Aug 1845 in Ohio, United States. On 27 Feb 1870 in St. Joseph Co., Indiana, United States, at the age of 24 Delilah Hiestand married Frederick Keiser age 30. She died on 9 Oct 1923 in Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, United States, at age 78.

She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Bucyrus twp., Crawford Co., Ohio, United States, in the household of her parents Methusala Houston and Nancy Houston. She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Eden twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, United States, in the household of her parents Mathias Hiestand and Nancy Hiestand.

Delilah Keiser and Frederick Keiser appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Centre twp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, United States, enumerated 27 Jul 1870, post office: South Bend, real estate value $10,000; personal property $335. Listed with them is Martin Kiser, age 17 (probably a brother to Fred). Fred can read, but he can not write.

Delilah Keiser and Frederick Keiser appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Greensburg, Knox Co., Missouri, enumerated 7 Jun 1880, Fred can not read or write. They have four children, Laura, Irvin, Fred and infant Ida Belle.

Delilah Hiestand lived in Portland, Jay Co., Indiana, United States.

Frederick Keiser and Delilah Keiser appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at East Lawrence Street, enumerated 21 Jun 1900, own their home free of mortgage. Delilah reports she is the mother of nine children with six living after 30 years of marriage. Listed with them this day are Ervin, Frederick, Clara along with her husband Howard, Maud, Jessie and a daughter-in-law, Ida.

Frederick Keiser and Delilah Keiser appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at 510 East Lawrence, enumerated 19 Apr 1910, surname is spelled "Kizer" and Delilah reports she is the mother of nine children with six living. They have living with them their daughter, Jessie and her husband. Also listed there is a boarder, Ben Louder.

Delilah Keiser and Frederick Keiser appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at 510 East Lawrence, enumerated 13 Jan 1920, own their home. they have living with them their daughter Jessie and her husband.

Frederick Keiser and Delilah Keiser lived in 1922 in 510 East Lawrence, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, United States.

Delilah Hiestand lived in 1923 in Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, United States.

Delilah had an obituary 10 Oct 1923 South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, United States . Delilah also had an obituary 11 Oct 1923 South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, United States . Frederick Keiser was born in Oct 1839 in Germany age 32 in 1870 census; born in Indiana; both parents of foreign birth. In the 1900 census he is age 61, born in Germany, both parents born in Germany. He died in Feb 1922 at age 82. He immigrated in 1841 to United States.

In 1870 Frederick's occupation was as a farmer at Centre twp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana, United States.

In 1880 Frederick's occupation was as a farmer at Greensburg, Knox Co., Missouri, United States.

In 1900 Frederick's occupation was as a day laborer at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, United States.

In 1910 Frederick's occupation was as a laborer at a boot factory at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, United States.

Frederick had an obituary 27 Feb 1922 South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, United States .

• 3 ii. Martin Hiestand was born on 14 Jul 1848. He died on 17 Aug 1849 at age 1.
• 4 iii. John M Hiestand was born on 25 Oct 1850 in Ohio, United States, age 28 in 1880 census. In 1879 John M Hiestand married Maria Sullivan married 20 years in 1900. He died after 1930.

He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Eden twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, United States, in the household of his parents Mathias Hiestand and Nancy Hiestand. He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Benton twp., Knox Co., Missouri, United States, in the household of his parents Methuselah Hiestand and Nancy Hiestand, he was age 19.

John M Hiestand and Maria Hiestand appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Benton twp., Knox Co., Missouri, enumerated 3 Jun 1880, no children of their own. They have living with them four siblings to John: Jessie, Samuel, Katie and Mary.

In 1900 John's occupation was as a farm laborer at Lee twp., Brown Co., Illinois, United States.

John M Hiestand and Maria Hiestand appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Lee twp., Brown, Illinois, enumerated 15 Jun 1900, ownership of the home is not indicated in this census. Mariah is the mother of five children with three living after 20 years of marriage. Listed with them this day are Ada and Delbert.

In 1920 John's occupation was as a farm laborer at Averyville, Peoria Co., Illinois, United States.

John M Hiestand appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Averyville, Peoria Co., Illinois, at 2804 North Madison, enumerated 12 Jan 1920, widowed, living as a boarder. The city looks like "Averyville" but there is no such place found on GNIS. The township shows Richwood, but that is not listed either! He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, in the household of William O Chance and Ada Grace Chance, age 79 and widowed. This is the home of his daughter's family.

Maria Sullivan was born in Jan 1853 in Missouri, United States, father born in Ohio, mother in Kentucky -from 1900 census. In the 1880 census she is age 24 born in Illinois. She died before 1920 more information: husband listed as widowed that year. She also went by the nickname of Mamie.

• 5 iv. Catherine Hiestand was born on 2 Feb 1854 in Ohio, United States. On 26 Sep 1905 in Nebraska at the age of 51 Catherine Hiestand married Hudson Fitch. She died on 3 Mar 1935 in Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska, at age 81.

Catherine Hiestand was buried on 5 Mar 1935 in Farnam cemetery, Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska.

She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Eden twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, United States, in the household of her parents Mathias Hiestand and Nancy Hiestand. She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Benton twp., Knox Co., Missouri, United States, in the household of her parents Methuselah Hiestand and Nancy Hiestand, she was age 16. She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Benton twp., Knox Co., Missouri in the household of her brother John M Hiestand, she was age 26, listed as Katie.

Catherine Hiestand lived in 1885 in Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska.

Hudson Fitch and Catherine Fitch appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska, enumerated 18 Apr 1910, own their home free of mortgage. Hudson is age 81, and Catherine is 56. Hudson reports he has been married twice. Catherine has been married once for four years and has had no children.

Catherine Fitch appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska, enumerated 20 Jan 1920, living with her is Nicholas Conover, widowed husband to her sister, Mary.

Catherine Fitch appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska, enumerated 18 Apr 1930, owns her home, she is a widow. Living with her is Nicholas Conover, widowed husband to her sister, Mary. Katherine owns the home worth $600.

Catherine had an obituary 4 Mar 1935 Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska,

"Catherine (Hiestand) Fitch -Catherine Fitch passed away March 3, 1935 at the age of 81 years, one month and one day. Catherine Hiestand was born February 2, 1854 in Ohio. When a young lady she moved to Adams county, Nebraska. She came to western Nebraska in 1885 to take a homestead south of Farnam. She was united in marriage to Hudson Fitch September 26, 1905, who preceded her in death February 1914. She united with the Christian church when a young lady. After coming to Farnam she united with the Baptist church, where she has been a faithful and loyal member. Three brothers and one sister have preceded her in death, Lyle Kaiser, Mary Conover, Dave Hiestand and Sam Hiestand. She leaves to mourn her death two brothers, Jess Hiestand, of Billings, Montana, and one step sister, Naomi Harry, of Moorefield, other relatives and a host of friends, who will miss her cheery words and kind deeds. The funeral service was conducted at 2:30 March 5 at the Baptist church with Rev. Floyd A. Smith in charge, assisted by Rev. C. R. Tanner. The music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Dan McNickle, Mrs. Chas. Pollard and Joe Hicks".

Hudson Fitch was born in 1828 in Connecticut, United States, both parents born in Connecticut. He died in Feb 1914 in Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska, United States.

In 1910 Hudson's occupation was as a caretaker at a cemetery at Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska.

• 6 v. Mary M Hiestand was born on 19 May 1856 in Ohio, United States. On 20 Feb 1887 in Juanita, Adams Co., Nebraska, at the age of 30 Mary M Hiestand married Irvin Nicholas Conover age 28. She died on 6 Sep 1918 in Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska, at age 62.

Mary M Hiestand was buried in Farnam cemetery, Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska.

She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Eden twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, United States, in the household of her parents Mathias Hiestand and Nancy Hiestand. She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Benton twp., Knox Co., Missouri, United States, in the household of her parents Methuselah Hiestand and Nancy Hiestand, she was age 14. She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Benton twp., Knox Co., Missouri in the household of her brother John M Hiestand, she was age 23.

Mary M Conover and Irvin Nicholas Conover lived in Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska.

Irvin Nicholas Conover and Mary M Conover appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Russell, Frontier Co., Nebraska, enumerated 6 Jun 1900, listed as Mary and Nicholas, they are renting their farm. They have two children, Jessie and Glenn. Also living there is Mary's mother, Nancy Lapp. Mary reports she is the mother of three children with two living after 14 years of marriage.

Irvin Nicholas Conover and Mary M Conover appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska, enumerated 15 Apr 1910, own their home free of mortgage. They are listed as Nicholas and Mary. Mary reports she is mother to three children with two living after 24 years of marriage.

Mary M had an obituary 12 Sep 1918 Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska

"Mrs. Mary M. Conover - Mrs. Mary M. Hiestend [sic] Conover was born in Wyandotte county, Ohio, May 19, 1856. She was the daughter of Mr. M. and Mrs. Nancy Hiestend [sic], who have both preceded her to the glory land. She met and married Irvin Nickols [sic] Conover after a brief period of courtship they were married on the 20th of February, 1886. To this union were born two children who remain to mourn the loss of a kind mother and the best of friend. Their names are, Glen Ellis Conover who is at the front battling for the liberty she so faithfully taught her children they should at all times be ready to defend with all their power; the daughter Mrs. Lena Jackson, who was at her bedside as she bid farewell to earthly things. She is also mourned by the little grand daughter, Mary Jackson in whom she was very much wrapped up. Among other relatives whom she precedes to the land of rest are four brothers, John W., Jessie L., David C., and Samuel E. Heistand. She is also missed by her two sisters, Mrs. Delia Kiser and Mrs. Kate Fitch, the latter who for over a year waited on her so faithfully and untiringly to the hour of her death. At the age of twenty three she met and accepted her Lord Jesus Christ and united with the Christian church at Greensburg Missouri, later moving to Farnam she united with the Baptist church in which church she remained a faithful and devoted member to the day of her death. As an active christian she had no superior, as she was the main stay of the women’s work in her church for years. She was able to inspire her associates to activity, to prayer, and to devotion, her very presence was a benediction to all. Her interest, however, was broader than her particular church, for she manifested a loving interest in all other churches and always inquired as to their state, ever praying for their progress. She was a benediction to her pastor for whom she continually prayed, and always was ready to lend her counsel to the solving of the many problems of the work. The church in her departure loses one of the most spiritual members which will be impossible to ever replace. The community loses one of the most faithful mothers whose influence for the best things were rarely equalled [sic]; heaven, however, gains a faithful warrior who, though scarred, with the marks of many severe battles, came out victorious in the strength of Him who she trusted so implicitly to her last earthly breath. Truly it can be said with confidence that she could say with the great apostle whom she tried to hard to imitate: “Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me at that day and not to me only, but unto all those that love his appearing.”.

Irvin Nicholas Conover was born on 19 Feb 1859 in New Jersey both parents born in NJ. He died in 1947 in Nebraska, United States.

In 1900 Irvin's occupation was as a farmer at Russell, Frontier Co., Nebraska, United States. As of 1900, he was also known as Nicholas.

In 1920 Irvin's occupation was as a carpenter laborer for wages at Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska, United States. He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska, in the household of Catherine Fitch, age 59 and widowed. This is the home of his deceased wife's sister. He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska, in the household of Catherine Fitch, age 69, listed as "Single." This is the home of his deceased wife's sister.

Irvin Nicholas had an obituary 9 Jan 1947 Farnam, Dawson Co., Nebraska,

"Irvin "Nick" Conover - Irwin Nichalos [sic] Conover was born in New Jersey February 19, 1859. He came to Nebraska early in life and in 1886 was united in marriage to Mary Hiestand at Juniata. To this union were born two children, a son, Glen Ellis, who gave his life for his country in the first World war; and a daughter, Lena, who was residing with her father at the time of his death. He passed away suddenly Thursday morning at his home in Farnam at the age of 87 years, 10 months, and 13 days. As his wife and son have preceded him in death, he leaves to mourn his passing his daughter, Lena Jackson, one granddaughter, one great granddaughter, other relatives and friends. He was a well known resident of Farnam having lived in this community for sixty years. He leaves a record of having been a good friend, a welcome neighbor, and a kind and considerate father. Funeral services were held at the Farnam Baptist church Saturday afternoon with Rev. Stanley Malmgren officiating and under direction of the Chester Hugo funeral home. The music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pollard and Mr. and Mrs. Dan McNickle, who were accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Lila Heath. The pallbearers were Hugo Blomquist, Burr Parker, Wayne Parker, John Ragau, Jack Martin and Bud Hathaway. Burial was in Farnam cemetery".

• 7 vi. Jesse L Hiestand was born on 13 Aug 1858 in Ohio, United States, (in the 1900 census his birth is reported as Aug 1859). In 1897 Jesse L Hiestand married Nancy E. Dryden, daughter of William Dryden and Joana (--?--), married two years in 1900 census. He died on 25 Dec 1953 in Yellowstone Co., Montana, United States, at age 95.

He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Eden twp., Wyandot Co., Ohio, United States, in the household of his parents Mathias Hiestand and Nancy Hiestand. He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Benton twp., Knox Co., Missouri, United States, in the household of his parents Methuselah Hiestand and Nancy Hiestand, he was age 12. He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Benton twp., Knox Co., Missouri in the household of his brother John M Hiestand, he was age 21.

In 1900 Jesse's occupation was as a farmer at Horvell, Frontier Co., Nebraska, United States.

Jesse L Hiestand and Nancy E. Hiestand appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Horvell, Frontier Co., Nebraska, enumerated 25 Jun 1900, renting their farm. Nancy reports she is the mother of one child after two years of marriage, infant Leonard is listed with them.

In 1920 Jesse's occupation was as a farmer at Horvell, Stillwater Co., Montana, United States.

Jesse L Hiestand and Nancy E. Hiestand appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Stillwater Co., Montana, enumerated 1920, school district #5. They own their farm with a mortgage. They have two children, Ruth and Frances.

Jesse L Hiestand lived in Park City, Montana.

Jesse L Hiestand lived in 1935 in Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.

Nancy E. Dryden was born in Nov 1876 in Illinois, United States, father born in Tennessee, mother in Indiana. She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Neoga twp., Cumberland Co., Illinois in the household of her parents William Dryden and Joana Dryden, she was age 3. Her father is a farmer.

• 8 vii. David C. Hiestand was born on 22 Nov 1860 in Ohio, United States. David C. Hiestand married Naomi Sharry. In 1890 in Ohio, United States, David C. Hiestand married Belle O. (--?--). He died on 31 May 1930 in Washington Co., Oregon, United States, at age 69.

He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Benton twp., Knox Co., Missouri, United States, in the household of his parents Methuselah Hiestand and Nancy Hiestand, he was age 9.

In 1900 David's occupation was as a farmer at Knowles, Frontier Co., Nebraska, United States.

David C. Hiestand and Belle O. Hiestand appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Knowles, Frontier Co., Nebraska, enumerated 5 Jun 1900, own their farm free of mortgage. Belle reports she is the mother of three children with two living after nine years of marriage. She is now 35 and David is 39.

In 1910 David's occupation was as a shirt finisher at a laundry at Dallas, Polk Co., Oregon, United States.

David C. Hiestand and Belle O. Hiestand appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dallas, Polk Co., Oregon, enumerated 18 Apr 1910, name of the street is illegible. They are renting their home. They still only have two children, Clinton and Zula.

David C. Hiestand lived in Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon, United States.

David C. Hiestand and Belle O. Hiestand appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Tigard, Washington Co., Oregon, enumerated 13 Jan 1920, own their home with a mortgage. David has no occupation and is age 59. They have adult daughter, Zula still at home.

David C. Hiestand and Belle O. Hiestand appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Tigard, Washington Co., Oregon, enumerated 10 Apr 1930, own their home worth $8,000. No children left at home. David has no occupation.

Belle O. (--?--) was born in Mar 1865 in Ohio, United States, both parents born in Ohio. She died after 1931.

• 9 viii. Samuel E Hiestand was born on 7 Apr 1866 in Indiana, United States. In 1884 Samuel E Hiestand married Sarah F. Dryden, daughter of William Dryden and Joana (--?--), married five years in 1900. He died before 1930 in Oregon, United States, more information: wife is remarried in that census.

He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Benton twp., Knox Co., Missouri, United States, in the household of his parents Methuselah Hiestand and Nancy Hiestand, he was age 4. He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Benton twp., Knox Co., Missouri in the household of his brother John M Hiestand, he was age 14.

In 1900 Samuel's occupation was as a farmer at Medicine Creek, Furnas Co., Nebraska, United States.

Samuel E Hiestand and Sarah F. Hiestand appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Medicine Creek, Furnas Co., Nebraska, enumerated 18 Jun 1900, renting their farm. No children after five years of marriage.

Samuel E Hiestand lived in Decker, Big Horn Co., Montana, United States.

Samuel E Hiestand and Sarah F. Hiestand appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Prairie twp., Phelps Co., Nebraska, enumerated 28 Apr 1910, renting their farm. They now have two children, Stanley (born in Nebraska) and Dallas (born in Montana). So they obviously have spent some time living in Montana prior to 1910.

In 1920 Samuel's occupation was as a laborer at a cannery at Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon, United States.

Samuel E Hiestand and Sarah F. Hiestand appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon, at 1385 Williamete Street, enumerated 7 Jan 1920, renting their home, and both boys are listed with them. Also living there is Sarah's brother, Jonathan Dryden, age 30.

Sarah F. Dryden was born in May 1874 in Illinois, United States, father born in Tennessee; mother in Indiana. Before 1930 in Oregon, United States, Sarah F. Dryden's second marriage was to Glen Parmenter. She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Neoga twp., Cumberland Co., Illinois in the household of her parents William Dryden and Joana Dryden, she was age 6. Her father is a farmer. As of 1900, she also went by the nickname of Sadie.

In 1930 Sarah's occupation was as a packer at a green house at Armitage, Lane Co., Oregon, United States.

Sarah F. Parmenter and Glen Parmenter appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Armitage, Lane Co., Oregon, enumerated 2 May 1930, own their farm. Sadie's son, Stanley is living with them. Also living there are two lodgers, Garland and Belle Grimshaw.

1. ↑ Dan Masters. Heistand family information, Recipient: Kristina Kuhn Krumm, Author E-mail: DAM1941 at aol.com.
2. ↑ United States. 1860 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M653).
3. ↑ United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432).