Descendants of Thomas Lamb

Eighth Generation

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338. Sarah Elizabeth Whitehead 1 (Cassandra Lamb , Isreal Thompson , John , Isaac , Isaac , John Daniel , Thomas ) was born 2, 3, 4 on 24 Jun 1844 in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana. She died 5 in 1929 in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana. She was buried 6 in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana.

1850 US Census shows Tobin Township, Perry County, Indiana. Age is 6.Attended school in the year. ED?, page 39, dated Sept. 11, 1850.

1860 US Census shows Tobin Township, Perry County, Indiana. Age is 16.ED?, page 54, dated June 25, 1860.

Sarah married 2 James J. Wheeler 1 on 13 Oct 1875 in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana. James was born 3 on 5 Mar 1845 in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana. He died 4 in 1927 in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana. He was buried 5 in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana.

JAMES J. WHEELER, farmer and teacher, of Tobin Township, was born inPerry County, Ind., March 5, 1845, and is one of eight children born toJames P. and Rhoda (Harvey) Wheeler, the former a native of Perry County,and the latter of Washington County, Ind. The father followed teachingand flat-boating, in the early part of his life, and later, was engagedin farming. In 1875 he moved to Missouri, where he died March 11, 1876.His widow is still living in Breckenridge County, Ky., at the age ofsixty-two years. James J. was reared at home, receiving a good education,having attended the school at Rome, and also the State University atBloomington, Ind., a short time. In 1862 he began teaching school, alwaysmeeting with the best of success. In 1873 he bought the old homestead of120 acres, where he located after marriage, and where he has since lived.He still continues to teach during the winter months, and is considered asuperior teacher, as well as an excellent farmer. October 13, 1875,Lizzie Whitehead, the daughter of Isaac W. Whitehead, became his wife andby him the mother of these children: Reynold W., Plavene, Gerald, LeslieM., Lorentia and Hortense E. Both Mr. Wheeler and wife are members of theBaptist Church.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - TobinTownship" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

They had the following children:

  415 M i Reynold W. Wheeler 1.
  416 F ii Plavene Wheeler 1.
  417 M iii Gerald Wheeler 1.
  418 F iv Leslie Wheeler 1.
  419 F v Lorentia Wheeler 1.
  420 F vi Hortense Evevia Wheeler 1, 2 died 3 on 2 Nov 1900 in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana. She was buried 4 in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana.

341. Israel Lamb Whitehead 1 (Cassandra Lamb , Isreal Thompson , John , Isaac , Isaac , John Daniel , Thomas ) was born 2, 3, 4, 5 on 7 Aug 1849 in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana. He died 6, 7 on 8 Sep 1921 in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana. He was buried 8 in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana.

ISRAEL L. WHITEHEAD, county superintendent of schools, was born in PerryCounty, August 7, 1849, and is one of sixteen children born to Isaac W.and Cassandra (Lamb) Whitehead, who were natives of New Jersey and PerryCounty, Ind., respectively. The father learned the brick-mason's trade inNewark, N.J., and followed it for upward of forty years, working invarious towns and cities. Shortly after his marriage he bought a farm inTobin Township, Perry County, where in connection with his trade he wasengaged in farming until his death, which occurred November 18, 1883. Heserved two terms as treasurer of Perry County, and was one of the mosthighly respected and influential men of the county. His widow is stillliving on the home farm with her children at the age of sixty-five. Thesubject of this sketch, at the age of sixteen had completed the commonschool studies, and algebra and rhetoric, although on account of illhealth he had been unable to attend school regularly. A year later hebegan teaching and followed that business for thirteen years with markedsuccess. During the summer vacations he followed flat-boating on the Ohioand Mississippi Rivers. November 15, 1874, he married Louisa Ryan, anative of Perry County, and soon after was appointed county recorder toserve an unexpired term of eight months. He again taught school until1879, when he was elected to the office which he has since so ably andefficiently filled. He was elected to a fourth term in June, 1885. May28, 1884, his wife died leaving three children, Mabel, Maurice andStanley. Mr. Whitehead is a Democrat in politics, and is a member of thesociety of A.O.U.W.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - TobinTownship" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

1850 US Census shows Israel in Tobin Township, Perry County, Indiana. Ageis 1. ED?, page 39, dated Sept. 11, 1850.

1860 US Census shows Israel in Tobin Township, Perry County, Indiana. Ageis 11. Attended school in the year. ED?, page 54, dated June 25, 1860.

1870 US Census shows Israel in Tobin Township, Perry County, Indiana. Ageis 20. Occupation is School Teacher. ED ?, page 1, dated June 1, 1870.

1880 US Census shows Israel in Tobin Township, Perry County, Indiana. Ageis 30. Occupation is school teacher. Enumeration District 35, page 8,dated June 5-6, 1880.

1900 US Census shows Israel in Tobin Township, Perry County, Indiana. Ageis 50. Born in August, 1849. Married to "Minnie R." for 10 years.Occupation is farmer and teacher. Can read, write, and speak English.Farm is owned freely. Enumeration District 112, sheet 3, dated June 6,1900.

Offices held:
Superintendent and trustee for school system in June 1879
Perry County Recorder August 1875 to March 6, 1876
(Source: The Living History of Perry County by James Mosby.)

Israel married 2 (1) Louise Ryan 1 in 1874. Louise was born 3, 4 on 26 Feb 1853. She died 5, 6 on 29 May 1884. She was buried 7 in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana.

1880 US Census shows "Lousia" living in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana.Age is 27. Enumeration District 35, page 8, dated June 5-6, 1880.

They had the following children:

  421 F i Mabel Whitehead.

1880 US Census shows Mabel living in Tobin Township, Perry, IN. Age is 2.Enumeration District 35, page 8, dated June 5-6, 1880.
  422 M ii Maurice Whitehead was born 1 in Mar 1881.

1900 US Census shows Maurice in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana. Age is19, born in March 1881. Born in Indiana. Able to read and write.Enumeration District 112, sheet 3, dated June 6, 1900.
  423 M iii Stanley Whitehead.
  424 M iv Ernest Whitehead 1, 2 was born 3 on 1 Aug 1878 in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana. He died 4, 5 on 22 Aug 1878 in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana. He was buried 6 in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana.

Tombstone Inscription: s/o IL & L; 22d (Source: Perry County, IN,Tombstone Inscriptions)

Israel married 2 (2) Minnie R. 1 about 1890. Minnie was born 3 in Mar 1866 in Indiana.

1900 US Census shows Minnie living in Tobin Township, Perry, IN. Age is34. Born March 1866. Married for 10 years, 4 children (3 living). Born inIndiana, father born in Germany, mother born in Indiana. Able to read andwrite. Enumeration District 112, sheet 3, dated June 6, 1900.

They had the following children:

  425 M v Living
  426 F vi Living
  427 M vii Living

346. Nora Geneva Whitehead 1 (Cassandra Lamb , Isreal Thompson , John , Isaac , Isaac , John Daniel , Thomas ) was born 2 on 16 Jun 1860.

1860 US Census shows Nora living in Tobin Township, Perry County,Indiana. Age is 1 month. ED?, page 54, dated June 25, 1860.

1870 US Census shows Nora living in Tobin Township, Perry, IN. Age is 8.ED ?, page 1, dated June 1, 1870.

1880 US Census shows Nora living in Tobin Township, Perry, IN. Age is 19.Enumeration District 35, page 8, dated June 5-6, 1880.

1900 US Census shows Nora in Tobin Township, Perry, IN. Age is 39 yearsold. Married for 11 years. Born June 1860. Had 2 children born to her, 1alive in 1900. Father listed as born in New Jersey, self and mother inIndiana. Able to read and write. Enumeration District 112, sheet 5, datedJune 11, 1900.

Nora married Charles Wheeler 1. Charles was born 2 in May 1857 in Indiana.

1900 US Census shows Charles living in Tobin Township, Perry, IN. Age is43, married for 11 years. Born in May 1857. Self and parents born inIndiana. Occupation is farmer. Unemployed for 0 months. Able to read andwrite. Farm is freely owned. Enumeration District 112, sheet 5, datedJune 11, 1900.

They had the following children:

  428 M i Living

347. Everett Whitehead 1 (Cassandra Lamb , Isreal Thompson , John , Isaac , Isaac , John Daniel , Thomas ) was born 2, 3 on 15 Sep 1863 in Indiana.

1870 US Census shows "Everet" living in Tobin Township, Perry, IN. Age is6. Living at home. Born in Indiana. Attended school in the year. ED ?,page 1, dated June 1, 1870.

1880 US Census shows Everett living in Tobin Township, Perry, IN. Age is16. Attended school in the year. Enumeration District 35, page 8, datedJune 5-6, 1880.

1900 US Census shows Everett living in Tobin Township, Perry, IN. Age is36 years old. Married for 11 years. Born Sept 1863. Father listed as bornin New Jersey, self and mother in Indiana. Occupation listed asplasterer. 2 months unemployed. Able to read and write. Freely owns home.Enumeration District 112, sheet 5, dated June 11, 1900.

1910 US Census shows "Edert" living in Tobin Township, Perry, IN, aged 46years old, married for 22 years to Sarah. Father born in New Jersery.Occupation listed as general farmer. Can read and write. Owned mortgagedfarm. Enumeration District 131, sheet 9, dated May 5, 1910.

1920 US Census shows Everett in Pensacola, Escambia, FL. Shows home isrented. Age listed as 56 years old. Able to read and write. Born inIndiana. Parents born in Indiana. Teacher in a public school. EnumerationDistrict 23, sheet 9, dated Feb 26-27, 1920.

1930 US Census shows Everett in Pensacola, Escambi, FL. Home is owned,living on a farm. Age is 66. First married at 25 years old. Occupation isInstructor in public school (code 9494). Employed. Not a veteran. No. offarm schedule is 37. ED 17-48, sheet 4A, dated April 25, 1930.

"Everitt" Whitehead listed as Principal in the Escambia County PublicSchool Directory, 1925-1926:
SPECIAL TAX SCHOOL Dist. No. 19 Sunshine Hill Cantonment,Fla., R. No. A
TRUSTEES: [?] Chaudron Geo. Alexander J. Taylor
TEACHERS:
SCHOOL No. 53
Everitt Whitehead, Principal
Miss Leat Morgan
[Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~flescamb/schdirect.htm]

Everett married Sarah S. Bryant 1, 2. Sarah was born 3 in Jun 1862 in Indiana.

1870 US Census shows Sarah living in Tobin Township, Perry, IN. Age is 7.ED?, page 31, dated June 15, 1870.

1880 US Census shows Sarah in Tobin Township, Perry, IN. Age is 17. ED55, page 9, dated June 7, 1880.

1900 US Census shows Sarah in Tobin Township, Perry, IN. Age is 37.Married for 11 years. 1 child born, still living in 1900. Able to readand write. Enumeration District 112, sheet 5, dated June 11, 1900.

1910 US Census shows 47 years old, married for 22 years to "Edert." 2children born to her, both living in 1910. No occupation listed. Can readand write. Enumeration District 131, sheet 9, dated May 5, 1910.

1920 US Census shows Sarah in Pensacola, Escambia, FL. Age is listed as57 years old. Married, able to read and write. No occupation listed.Enumeration District 23, sheet 9, dated Feb 26-27, 1920.

1930 US Census shows Sarah in Pensacola, Escambia, FL. Age is 67.Married. First married at 26. Occupation is Housewife, crossed out andchanged to none. ED 17-48, sheet 4A, dated April 25, 1930.

They had the following children:

+ 429 M i Carmie Everett Whitehead
  430 M ii Murr Sherley Whitehead was born 1 on 27 Jun 1900. He died 2 in Mar 1986 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida.

1910 US Census shows 9 years old, living with parents. Can read, write,and attended school since Sept. 1, 1909. Enumeration District 131, sheet9, dated May 5, 1910.

1930 US Census shows Murr living in Jacksonville, Duval, FL. Age is 29years old. Home is rented for $40 a month. First married at 22.Occupation is Railway Mail (something). Works for the post office (code8676). Employed. Not a veteran. ED 16-47, sheet 27A, dated April 30, 1930.
        Murr married Living.

352. Living (James Harvey , Isreal Thompson , John , Isaac , Isaac , John Daniel , Thomas )

Living married Living.

They had the following children:

  431 F i Living
        Living married Clarence Stanley Lamb son of Henry Miller Lamb and Eliza Alla Polk. Clarence was born on 9 Nov 1886 in Perry County, Indiana. He died in May 1980 in Indiana.

353. Arthur Sylvenus Lamb 1 (Elbert Willet , John , Daniel , Isaac , Isaac , John Daniel , Thomas ) was born on 27 Apr 1858 in Albion, Calhoun, Michigan. He died on 24 Aug 1934 in Ogden, Weber, Utah. He was buried in Ogden, Weber, Utah.

Birth: Certificate
Death: Certificate
Birth: FHL film 1,000,277 Births Index, p. 315; Albion, Calhoum, Michigan

Special Permission Received from Pres. Brown for Sealing.

Also says special permission received from Elder Howard W. HUnter and Henry E. Christensen by letter for sealing.

Arthur married Mae Arvilla Harmon 1 on 12 Dec 1883 in Charlotte, Eaton, Michigan. The marriage ended in divorce.They were divorced on 13 Jul 1911. Mae was born on 9 Mar 1865 in Batavia, Genesee, New York. She died on 28 Mar 1924 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. She was buried on 1 Apr 1924 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.

Family name HERRMANN was changed to HARMON after they came to U.S.

They had the following children:

+ 432 F i Hazel Thursey Lamb
+ 433 F ii Vesta Permelia Lamb
+ 434 F iii Augusta Mae Lamb

354. Frank Day Lamb 1 (Elbert Willet , John , Daniel , Isaac , Isaac , John Daniel , Thomas ) was born on 29 Feb 1860 in Parma, Jackson, Michigan. He died on 9 Mar 1938 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan. He was buried in Michigan. Frank was employed as Merchant.

Frank married (1) Ellen J. Smalley 1 daughter of Charles Smalley and Laura Walters on 20 Mar 1889 in Potterville, Eaton, Michigan. Ellen was born on 12 Nov 1868 in of Eaton Rapids, Eaton , Michigan. She died on 30 Jun 1918.

Parents Charles SMALLEY and Laura WALTERS

They had the following children:

  435 M i Irwin W. Lamb was born on 2 Jan 1890.
  436 M ii Clifford L. Lamb was born on 2 May 1899 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton, Michigan. He died on 26 Oct 1907.

Source notes:
F. [FHL film#] 966,586 Vol. 5, p. 8, Eaton County, Michigan, Births
F. [FHL film #] 966,600 Vol. 3, p. 260 #82 Eaton County, Michigan, Deaths

Frank married (2) Eunice Delfina Prince Newark daughter of John Prince and Clarisa Parsons on 8 Apr 1922 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan. Eunice was born on 23 Dec 1870 in Lake Odessa, Ionia, Michigan. She died on 21 Jul 1957 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan. She was buried in Michigan.

Alternate death date 2 July 1951.

Frank and Eunice had the following children:

  437 F iii Living

356. George Ransom Lamb 1 (Elbert Willet , John , Daniel , Isaac , Isaac , John Daniel , Thomas ) was born on 24 Mar 1864 in Hamlin, Eaton, Michigan. He died on 31 May 1932 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan. He was buried in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan.

FHL film 966,597 V. 6, p. 40 - Eaton Co. Marr. Geo Lamb md Mary M. Wagner

George married Mary Wagner 1 daughter of Ancil on 6 Nov 1889 in Charlotte, Eaton, Michigan. Mary was born in Apr 1870 in of Ithaca, Gratiot, Michigan.

Father Ancil

They had the following children:

  438 F i Mabel Lamb was born on 17 Sep 1890.
  439 F ii Floyd Lamb was born on 24 Feb 1893.

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