Finding "Georgia Vorhees of Seelysburg"

I have wanted the write this blog for sometime now. Tonight I introduce you to one of the long lost or left behind lines of our family. As exhibit 'A' (below), I give you my starting point with my research of this family. The page Hugh E. Jameson left my family, was all I had to start my research. Thank god for the internet. 

A page from Hugh E. Jameson's genealogy

I have posted on William H. Jameson in a past blog. I have also touched on the three oldest children of William H. Jameson and Mary Jane (Shuster) Jameson. I leave Mary Jane Shuster and Elza Elmer Jameson for future posts. Tom Jameson has answered where Seelysburg, Ohio was in a comment. Now to Georgia...

So, who was Georgia (Jameson) Vorhees? A quick answer; she is a case of an incorrect name. The truth is, she is Nellie M. (Jameson) Vorhies of Malta Township, Morgan County, Ohio. The best I can tell, no one has put together this families genealogy together before. Now to her genealogy and a few pictures and newspaper clippings to add. One last note; in the recent sent letter from Tom Jameson, that was attached to my last blog, Cecil W. Jameson got her name correct. She was his first cousin.

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Nellie Melvina Jameson (daughter of William H. and Mary Jane (Shuster) Jameson) born 04 Apr 1882 in Manchester Township, Morgan County, Ohio; she died 28 Dec 1978 in McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio; she was buried in McConnelsville Cemetery, McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio; she married Arthur Presley Vorhies (son on Presley D. and Mary P. Wallace) on 17 Dec 1904 in Morgan County, Ohio; he was born 09 Oct 1883 in Seneca Township, Noble County, Ohio; he died 03 Jan 1968 in Stockport, Morgan County, Ohio; buried 05 Jan 1968 in McConnelsville Cemetery, McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio

The obituary of Arthur Presley Vorhies

Children of Nellie and Arthur Vorhies:

Presely Elmer Vorhies- born 16 Jul 1905

Elza Herbert Vorhies- born 23 Jan 1907

John A. Vorhies- born 12 Apr 1909

Mary Lucille Vorhies- born 1913

Ila May Vorhies- born 13 May 1915

Roy James Vorhies- born 08 Nov 1918

Edna M. Vorhies- born 19 Jan 1921

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Presley Elmer Vorhies born 16 Jul 1905 in Penn Township, Morgan County, Ohio; died 19 Dec 1979 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio; buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Marion Township, Morgan County, Ohio; married Devonna E. Stone 25 Dec 1943 in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi; they divorced Nov 1948 in Morgan County, Ohio; he than married Mardene Jeannette Drake (daughter of James Clarence and Ruth Jeannette (Tompkins) Drake); she was born 30 Mar 1920 in Violet Township, Fairfield County, Ohio; she died 26 Oct 2000 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio

notes on Presley:

Presley appears to have had no children with either of his wives. He appears to have been a highly decorated U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married his first wife when in training before leaving for Europe and was divorced shortly after coming home.

For those who care, Mardene is a descendant of Capt Robert Sears and Eleanor Dallas via; James Clarence Drake to his mother, Olive Josephine Sears daughter of, James Daniel Sears son of, Thomas M. Sears son of, Capt Robert Sears and Eleanor Dallas.

Elza Herbert Vorhies born 23 Jan 1907 in Meigs Township, Muskingum County, Ohio; died 28 Feb 1966 in Malta Township, Morgan County, Ohio; buried 03 Mar 1966 in Pisgah Cemetery, McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio; married Adda Laura Dailey (daughter of George W. and Elizabeth (Stevens) Dailey) 06 Apr 1929 in Morgan County, Ohio; she was born 13 Aug 1907 in East Bloom, Bloom Township, Morgan County, Ohio; she died 26 Oct 1984 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio; buried in Pisgah Cemetery, McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio.

Obituary of Elza H. Vorhies

notes on Elza:

Elza was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II



Child of Elza and Laura Vorhies:

Clifford Darrel Vorhies- born 15 Jul 1934

John A. Vorhies born 12 Apr 1909 in Meigs Township, Muskingum County, Ohio; died 28 Feb 1966 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio; married 05 May 1949 to Bernice Scott

notes on John:

John was a veteran from the Ohio Army National Guard. Ohio Death Index list him a single, farmer, divorced, with no dependants. He was listed as cremated, no burial. I do not believe he had any children

Mary Lucille Vorhies born 1913 in Meigs Township, Muskingum County, Ohio; died 16 Apr 1988 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio; buried Malta Cemetery, Malta Township, Morgan County, Ohio; married Raymond Carlos Hosom, Sr. (son of Carlos A. and Blanche C. (Miller) Hosom) 15 Mar 1929 in Morgan County, Ohio; he was born 10 Sep 1907 in Windsor Township, Noble County, Ohio; died 26 Jul 1969 Marietta, Washington County, Ohio; buried 30 Jul 1969 Malta Cemetery, Malta Township, Morgan County, Ohio

marriage announcement of Mary L. Vorhies and Raymond C. Hosom

Grave site of Mary L. Hosom and Raymond C. Hosom, Malta Cemetery

obituary of Raymond C. Hosom

Children of Mary and Raymond Hosom:

Joan Hosom- born 1929

Raymond Carlos Hosom, Jr- born 29 Jul 1931

Roy V. Hosom- born 09 Mar 1936

Rex O. Hosom- born 09 Mar 1936

Jerry D. Hosom- born 20 May 1941

Barbara J. Hosom- born 01 Oct 1943

Carlos Arthur Hosom- born 05 Oct 1947

Debra K. Hosom- born 1954


Ila May Vorhies born 13 May 1915 in Meigs Township, Muskingum County, Ohio; died 03 Jul 2007 in McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio; Chesterhill Cemetery, Chesterhill, Morgan County, Ohio; she married James Ridley Stobart, Jr. (son of James Ridley and Harriet Nizetta (Grubb) Ridley); he was born 08 Oct 1908 in Meigs County, Ohio; he died 09 Jun 1971 in Chesterhill, Morgan County, Ohio; buried 12 Jun 1971 in Chesterhill Cemetery, Chesterhill, Morgan County, Ohio

Obituary of James Ridley Stobart, Jr.



Children of Ila and James Stobart:
Dorothy Stobart- born ?
James Arthur Stobart- born 1941
William Michael Stobart- born 06 May 1943
Mary Ann Stobart- born 16 Jan 1944
Harold Eugene Stobart- born 20 May 1947
Nancy J. Stobart- born 31 Dec 1949
Glenda J. Stobart- born 29 Apr 1953


Roy James Vorhies born 08 Nov 1917 in Morgan County, Ohio; died 05 May 1996 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; buried Obetz Cemetery, Obetz, Franklin County, Ohio; married Dorothy Jean Miller (daughter of William Branson and Myrtle (Fulton) Miller) 04 Oct 1957 in Richmond, Wayne Township, Wayne County, Indiana; they divorced 24 Sep 1974 In Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; she was born 20 May 1921 in Malta Township, Morgan County, Ohio; she died 10 Oct 1985 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio; he then married Ruby H. Little 08 Jan 1976 in Franklin County, Ohio; she was born 03 Jun 1928.

notes on Roy Vorhies:
Roy was a veteran from the U.S. Army in World War II. He never had children.

marriage announcement of Roy J. Vorhies

Roy J. Vorhies on the right

grave of Roy J. Vorhies



Edna M. Vorhies born 19 Jan 1921 in Meigs Township, Muskingum County, Ohio; she married David Lawrence McGuire (son of David Dunbar and Mary Leota (Boggs) McGuire); he was born 28 Apr 1920 in Lawrence County, Kentucky; he died 11 Jun 1967 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio; buried Glen Rest Memorial Estates, Reynoldsburg, Franklin County, Ohio.

notes on Edna:
David had two children from his first marriage. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army of World War II

Grave of David L. McGuire

Children of Edna and David McGuire:
Larry Steven McGuire- born 25 Sep 1950
Trudy K. McGuire- born 10 Jan 1952

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Clifford Darrel Vorhies born 15 Jul 1934; he married Rita Duskey in 1958.

Clifford D. Vorhies military announcement



Children of Clifford and Rita Vorhies:
Jeffrey Kent Vorhies- born 06 Feb 1965
Julie Anne Vorhies- born 22 Apr 1968

Joan Hosom born abt 1929 in Malta Township, Morgan County, Ohio; married Harold C. Raines; he was born 09 Jul 1929

Raymond Carlos Hosom, Jr. born 28 Jul 1931; died 25 Jun 2000 in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio; buried Hallsville Cemetery, Colerain Township, Ross County, Ohio; married Patsey A. Moler 29 Sep 1972 in Morgan County, Ohio; they divorced 07 Feb 1977 in Morgan County, Ohio; he then married Elva Delores Rhoades (daughter of Charles E. and Irene E. (Mace) Rhoades) on 15 Nov 1981 in Pickaway County, Ohio; she was born 26 Jul 1951 in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio; died  03 Jun 2007 in Chilllicothe, Ross County, Ohio; buried in Hallsville Cemetery, Colerain Township, Ross County, Ohio

Children of Raymond and Elva Hosom:
Scott Hosom- born ?


Roy V. Hosom born 09 Mar 1936; married Ada Mae Cunningham (daughter of Delmar and Ethel Cunningham) in 1953 in Pleasants County, West Virginia; she was born 25 Sep 1937 in Pinch, Kanawha County, West Virginia; died 08 Dec 2005 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio; buried 12 Dec 2005 in Malta Cemetery, Malta Township, Morgan County, Ohio

Children of Roy and Ada Hosom:
Roy Eugene Hosom- born 07 Jun 1954
Karen S. Hosom- born 26 Dec 1956
Jeffrey R. Hosom- born 11 Mar 1960
Randy L. Hosom- born 10 Aug 1962
Brenda Kay Hosom- born 22 Apr 1966
Lisa A. Hosom- born 15 Aug 1970

obituary of Randy L. Hosom

Rex O. Hosom- born 09 Mar 1936


Jerry D. Hosom- born 20 May 1941


Barbara J. Hosom born 01 Oct 1943; married John R. Raney; he was born 31 Jul 1935

Children of Barbara and John Raney:
Larry E. Raney- born ?
Roger A. Raney- born ?
Kathy S. Raney- born ?

Carlos Arthur Hosom born 05 Oct 1947; died 02 Mar 1999 in New Lexington, Perry County, Ohio; married Marie E. unknown; then married Rita Durst on 16 Apr 1974 in Perry County, Ohio.


Debra K. Hosom born abt 1954; married Charles D. Talbott


Dorothy Stobart married unknown Loeffler


James Arthur Stobart born 1941; died 08 Jun 1952 Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; buried 10 Jun 1952 in Chesterhill Cemetery, Chesterhill, Morgan County, Ohio

obituary of James A. Hosom

William Michael Stobart born 06 May 1943


Mary Ann Stobart born 16 Jan 1944; married Jerry E. Pettit; he was born 28 Nov 1939


Harold Eugene Stobart born 20 May 1947, Glouster, Athens County, Ohio; died 07 Jan 2007 in Leesburg, Lake County, Florida; married Nancy Stewer

Children of Harold and Nancy Stobart:
Holly Stobart- born ?
Travis Stobart- born ?
Heidi Stobart- born ?


Nancy J. Stobart born 31 Dec 1949; married Derek T. Pettit; he was born 03 Sep 1945 in Athens County, Ohio; died 21 May 2001 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio

Children of Nancy and Derek Pettit:
Connie S. Pettit- born 05 Feb 1971
Thomas S. Pettit- born 1974


Glenda J. Stobart born 29 Apr 1953 in Ohio; died 09 Jun 1979 in Amesville, Athens County, Ohio


Larry Steven McGuire born 25 Sep 1950 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; died 14 Apr 2009 in Pataskala, Licking County, Ohio; married a Linda Lee unknown


Trudy K. McGuire born 10 Jan 1952 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

Tom's Got Some Great Questions On The Jameson's Of Ohio

Tom Jameson and I almost daily send emails back and forth. Lately Tom's been hitting me with some great questions, none of which I have the answers. I wanted to post a few here to see if we might pick up some leads. Please email me or Tom if you have anything that might help on any of these questions. It's fine if anyone might want to only comment, that might start a lead at least. Any bit of help is better then none...

Skip Traggorth- traggorth@hotmail.com
Tom Jameson- tajameson@juno.com


Question #1
Thomas Jameson's wife, Mary Emaline (Sears) Jameson, remarried after the death of Thomas. The second husband treated her poorly and their marriage ended shortly after. We do not have any names or dates on this marriage- can anyone help?

-added information; Thomas Jameson (her first husband) died 05 Sep 1877; Mary died 05 Aug 1894. The second marriage would have taken place between these dates. Mary's obituary does not state anything of the second marriage, but does list that she died in the town of Deshler, Henry County, Ohio. Thomas and Mary's farm was located just inside the Wood County line. This marriage would have most likely taken place in either Henry, Wood, or even possibley Hancock County, Ohio

Question #2
Agnes Jameson, the oldest daughter of Thomas and Mary (Sears) Jameson was born 11 Jul 1858 in Manchester Township, Morgan County, Ohio. In Thomas Jameson's journal (which Tom has), Thomas Jameson lists Agnes as her date of death as 19 Oct 1859. Joy (Dangler) Rayle has told to us that the cause of death had something to do with a fire. Joy had been told this by her mother, Prudence (Jameson) Dangler. -anyone know anything more about this?

-added information; It is unknown where Agnes Jameson was buried. We must be careful that we do not confuse Thomas and Mary's, Agnes, with her aunt; William and Mary (Haggerty) Jameson's, Agnes, who died 18 Oct 1857 in Manchester Township, Morgan County, Ohio. The aunt is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery and does have a headstone.

Question #3
Robert B. Jameson had wrote a letter to his uncle, Cecil W. Jameson about the early history of William Jameson (i.e., his occupation and where William lived before coming to Ohio) Cecil wrote back, dated 1931, stating that William 'first worked as a master mechanic in a rolling mill in or near Richmond, Virginia'. We know that William lived in Ellicott Mills/City (Thistle), Baltimore County, Maryland as early as 1830 as per the U.S. census records. -when and where was his arrival to the USA? -where in Richmond, Virginia was this factory that he worked at?

-added information; it is recorded that William married Mary (Haggerty) Jameson in Baltimore County, Maryland on 01 Jul 1828 (according to the Baltimore County Marriage Records). They had their first child, William H. Jameson, 06 Apr 1829 in Thistle, Baltimore County, Maryland. So, he would have lived in Maryland by at least 1828. William was born on 23 Mar 1792 in Whittingehame, East Lothian, Edinburgh County, Scotland. Most likely, he would have been in Richmond sometime between 1810 and 1827.

Part of the letter from Cecil W. Jameson to Robert B. Jameson; from the collection of Thomas A. Jameson 



A Mystery At McComb

Cemeteries tend have have a lot of answers. But sometimes they create more questions then they answer. Kris Kreh Martin, a findagrave.com volunteer, did a great job transcribing McComb Union Cemetery. From what I can tell, findagrave.com has the only listing of all the graves at McComb Union Cemetery, McComb, Hancock County, Ohio online. This is one of our family's cemeteries that should be visited by all those family members that are interested in genealogy.

There are a few names that don't add up. Lets go over the Jameson's buried there. Before I start, I must say that there are two Jameson families buried there. Our family is one, the other is a few members of the John Jameson family from Hancock and Henry counties. As far as I can tell, there are no connections between the families.

To start, members we know- then their children:

Thomas and Mary (Sears) Jameson

Rev Thomas Jameson- born 12 Jun 1832; died 05 Sep 1877

wife: Mary Emaline (Sears) Jameson- born 03 Jul 1837; died 05 Aug 1894



Carl Woodward Jameson Line
Rev. Carl Woodward Jameson- born 05 Feb 1870; died 31 Mar 1926
wife: Jennie Leuretta (Walker) Jameson- born 25 Aug 1873; died 24 Feb 1930
child: Avis Pearl Jameson- born 20 Sep 1896; died 31 Dec 1901

child: Lois Ashley Jameson- born 09 Aug 1898; died 30 Dec 1901

grandchild: Thomas Alan Jameson- born 23 Sep 1934 (note- not on findagrave.com; Tom is still living)
grandchild's wife: Sandra Jean (Ballinger) Jameson- born 19 Jul 1940 (note- not on findagrave.com; Sandra is still living)

Charles William Jameson Line

Rev. Charles William Jameson- born 24 Aug 1961; died 04 Apr 1923 (note: transcriber gives wrong day of death on findagrave.com)

1st wife: Anna Elizabeth (Allen) Jameson- born 27 Sep 1863; died 26 Aug 1901 (note: transcriber gives wrong spelling of maiden name on findagrave.com)

child: Infant Jameson- born 26 Aug 1901; died 26 Aug 1901 (note: no other information other then infant is recorded on the grave. This most likely is the child who died in child birth along with Anna, the stone is near by Charles and Anna tombstone- transcriber does not list this infant with last name on findagrave.com)

Claude Erle Jameson Line

Claude Erle Jameson- born 31 Oct 1865; died 27 Mar 1916

wife: Mary Elizabeth (Dunn) Jameson- born 30 Mar 1866; died 28 Jan 1906

child: Marion Genevieve Jameson- born 28 Apr 1887; died 18 Apr 1889 (note: Marion is listed by transcriber as not having a tombstone. She listed a "Jennie Jameson" as a seperate person. Looking at the stone of "Jennie Jameson" under a negative, it says Jennie Marion Jameson (the stone is very weathered and worn). The transcriber lists the year incorrent of death on findagrave.com. It should say died 18 Apr 1889 age 1y 11m 21d which makes the birth date as listed above)

child: Thomas James Jameson- born 09 Jun 1892; died 25 May 1902

child: Infant Jameson- born 10 Feb 1898; died 17 Feb 1898 (note: this infant has no tombstone listed on findagrave.com, is listed from the cemetery registry. The transcriber has listed this child as child of J.C.  born 13 Feb 1899 and died 17 Feb 1899- this is incorrect according to the Henry County birth registry 1850-1899. This is most likely the 7th child of Claude and Mary Jameson. The dates are too similar.)

I hope this clears up the cemetery a little. I should write Ms. Martin and ask her to make these changes.

Kenneth Russell Jameson, A Member Of The Old Corps

A few months back I was doing some genealogy work on my wife's family. The family is a local family of where I live now. So its not a problem to visit the cemeteries that my wife's family members graves are in. I came across a grave of a distant relative of hers, who had a interesting marker on his grave. The Grave said his name, Corporal, US Army, WWI, date of birth and date of death. Below it said "Died of his wounds received in France", age 17 year old, some months and some days.

World War I or the Great War is becoming a forgotten war here in the states. The last American veteran of World War I, Frank Buckles, died earlier this year. In schools today, its looked at like a war from our history, instead of modern war as taught when I was in school.

Being a former US Marine I wanted to talk a little about a very honorable man that we are related to. Kenneth Russell Jameson was a Marine. Not just any Marine, but a Marine who fought in one of the most viscous time periods the Marines ever fought in. The Marines are known for their fighting in only one major battle during World War I, but it changed the Marines history forever.

The Battle of Belleau Woods was fought between June 1st to June 26th, 1918 in area of the Marne River in France. Between June 6th to the 26th the Marines took their place in history. Two battalion of Marines assaulted across an open 1/2 mile field facing direct German machine-gun fire and artillery. About 3/4 of the way across, the Marines stopped and hunkered down along hedge rows. 1SGT Dan Daly, realizing no officers remained nearby, stood up pulled out his Colt 45 and and yelled to his Marines "Come on, you sons of bitches, do want to live forever?" With his troops rallied, he began the charge again. The Marines reached the wood line and began their assault. Over the next twenty days, under constant gas and artillery assaults, the Marines one by one by bayonet, hand to hand, and fist to fist fighting destroyed the 5 German divisions that held the woods. The Germans called the Marines "Teufelshunde" or in English- Devil Dogs.

This story is beat into every Marines head at Parris Island. Belleau Woods ranks amongst one of the toughest battles along with Iwo Jima, the Chosin Resevior, and Khe Sanh that the Marines ever fought in. Kenneth Russell Jameson was there. In fact it appears that Kenneth was a replacement to the same expeditionary brigade shortly after the battle of Belleau Woods.

 Ohio Soldiers of WWI, found on ancestry.com



Muster Roll, Parris Island Recruit Depot, SC 1918

Muster Roll, Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA 1918 (Kenneth got in a little trouble, I don't know of any prefect Marines)



Ohio Military Men 1918-1919 defines his serves as:
Parris Island Summary Court 21 June 1918; Quantico Va Co C 13 Regiment 22 Aug 1918; France 25 Sept 1918; Quantico Va 7 Sept 1919. Private, first class 8 Oct 1918; Private 7 May 1919. American Expeditionary Forces 25 Sept 1918 to 28 Aug 1919. Discharge 25 Sept 1919. Character excellent File no 125708.


After his time in France, Kenneth returned home. He moved to Michigan, married, and had a small family. Kenneth work as a Grand Rapids Police Officer. A interesting note on Kenneth comes from Hugh Jameson's  registry of Jameson military members. It states the Kenneth re-enlisted and served during World War II. He would have been in his forty's in the 1940's. Kenneth was a true honorable American veteran.

Kenneth's genealogy:
Kenneth Russell Jameson (son of Cecil Welby Jameson and Mary Almede Jameson) born 18 Jan 1899 Deshler, Henry County, Ohio; died 30 Apr 1968 Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; buried Beaverton City Cemetery, Beaverton, Gladwin County, Michigan; married 10 Nov 1922 Bessie V. McLaughlin (daughter of Moses Smith McLaughlin and Anna Grey). She was born 10 Sep 1900 in Bourret, Gladwin County, Michigan and died 19 Jun 1995 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; buried Beaverton City Cemetery, Beaverton, Gladwin County, Michigan

Children:
one child, 'who I have no information on'

The Descendants of Hugh Edward Jameson

I've done a lot of talking about Carl Jameson and his parents and grandparents. Now, I think I will take a second to introduce myself and family. This is how I'm connected with the Jameson family. I will start with my great grandfather Hugh Jameson and work down. A bunch of pictures included. For those who care, enjoy...

DESCENDANTS OF HUGH EDWARD JAMESON

Hugh Edward Jameson (son of Carl Woodward Jameson and Jennie Leuretta Walker) born on 06 Dec 1902 in North Robinson, Whetstone Township, Crawford County, Ohio, he married Florence Opal Mark (daughter of Ernest Henry Mark and Sarah Ann Klink) on 05 Aug 1925 in Lake George, Fremont, Steuben County, Indiana. Florence was born 05 Feb 1904 in Florence Township, Williams County, Ohio. Florence was a homemaker. Hugh was a Jackson City, Michigan, police officer. Hugh retired from the Jackson City Police Department in 1975. Hugh died on 07 Jan 1982 in Newport Richey, Pasco County, Florida, and was buried on at Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens, New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida. Florence died on 26 Jan 1985 in Newport Richey, Pasco County, Florida, and was buried on at Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens, New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida.

 Florence Jameson taken 1951

Hugh Jameson 1950

Children:

Richard Lee Jameson born on 07 Jan 1927 Edon, Williams County, Ohio, he married Phyllis Lucille Flick (daughter of Harold Edgar Flick and Edna Lauere Hire) on 04 Sep 1948 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. Phyllis was born 18 Oct 1929 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. Phyllis is a homemaker. Richard was an accountant/cost analyst for General Motors with a 4 year degree from Michigan State University. Richard retired after 30 years with the General Motors Corporation. Richard enlisted in Jan 1945 in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific Theater of World War II aboard the aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Lexington (CV-16). Richard returned home at the conclusion of War World II, but was recalled to duty in Jun 1951 where he served in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during the Korean War. Richard was discharged from the U.S. Navy in Aug 1954 at the rank of SK3. Richard died 14 Apr 2003 at Sun City Center, Hillsborough County, Florida, and his ashes were scattered on 19 Apr 2003 in St. Andrew Presbyterian Church gardens, Sun City Center, Hillsborough County, Florida.

Phyllis and Richard Jameson taken on their 25 wedding anniversary in 04 Sep 1974

           

            Children:

I: Karen Ann Jameson born on 22 Jun 1950 Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, married Peter Baxter Traggorth, Sr. (son of Willard George Traggorth and Vera Elizabeth Baxter) on 03 Oct 1970 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. Peter was born 18 Dec 1948 in Englewood, Bergen County, New Jersey. Peter is a project manager for a commercial construction company with a 4 year degree from Alma College. Peter enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Mar 1971. He was stationed in the Canal Zone, Republic of Panama. Peter was discharged from the U.S. Navy in Mar 1975 at the rank of CTR2. Karen works for JC Penney Department Stores.

Peter Sr., Karen, Peter Jr., and Jennifer Traggorth taken 1995



Children:

I: Jennifer Lynn Traggorth born on 04 May 1973 Canal Zone, Republic of Panama, married George Benjamin Winfield (son of James Reed and Dorothy Bethel) on 06 Nov 1999 in La Plata, Charles County, Maryland. George was born 07 Oct 1969 Cheverly, Prince Georges County, Maryland. George is a special agent in the U.S. Secret Service with a 4 year degree from York College. Jennifer is a real-estate agent with a 4 year degree from the University of Maryland. Jennifer and George divorced in Apr 2008. Jennifer was then married to Lee Anthony Allen (son of Stanley Harve Allen and Myra Lee McCormick) on 18 Jul 2009 in Roanoke Island, Dare County, North Carolina. Lee was born 26 May 1969 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Lee is a veteran officer from the U.S. Air Force. Lee owns and runs a Mr. Handyman Services.

Ben Winfield, Jen, Lee, Jon Christian, and Jason Allen taken 2009

Children:

Benjamin Baxter Winfield born on 23 May 2003 in La Plata, Charles County, Maryland

Benjamin Winfield class photo 2010

Lee has two adopted children from Russia from his first marriage. Their names are Jonathan Christian Allen and Jason Andrew Allen. No other information will be provided due to not being blood related Jameson’s. (thou, I love all my nephews!)

Jason and Jon Christian Allen in 2009

II: Peter Baxter Traggorth, Jr. born on 11 Jul 1977 Towson, Baltimore County, Maryland, married Erin Patricia Hayden (daughter of Julian Lloyd Hayden and Joyce Ann Funk) on 23 Sep 2006 in La Plata, Charles County, Maryland. Erin was born 23 Aug 1981 Clinton, Prince Georges County, Maryland. Erin is a registered nurse with a 2 year degree from the College of Southern Maryland. Peter is an operations manager for an insulation company just outside Washington, DC. Peter enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in Jun 1995, doing two combat tours, and a veteran of the conflict in Albania and the Serbian providence of Kosovo. Peter was discharged from the U.S. Marines in Jun 1999 and re-enlisted into the Maryland Army National Guard. He was called to service in Feb 2003 for a year of stateside service during the War on Terror. Peter is currently still enlisted in the U.S. Maryland Army National Guard. Erin works as a RN at Civista Medical Center.

Peter and Erin Traggorth 2006

                                    Children:

Richard Edward Traggorth born on 31 Jul 2007 in Prince Frederick, Calvert County, Maryland

Richard Edward Traggorth in 2010

II: Marilyn Sue Jameson born 26 Jul 1954 Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. She married Fredrick Omar Bluhm (son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bluhm ) on 20 Jun 1975 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. Fredrick was born in 1948. Fredrick was a photographer. Marilyn and Fredrick were divorced in 1978. Marilyn then was married to Rickie Wayne Dickinson in 1980 in Crestview, Okaloosa County, Florida. Rickie was born on 27 Feb 1952 in Crestview, Okaloosa County, Florida. Rickie worked in heating and air-conditioning. Marilyn and Rickie were divorced in 1992. Rickie died 28 Jun 1995 in Crestview, Okaloosa County, Florida. Marilyn then was married to Glendon Reeves Jones, Jr. (son of Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Jones, Sr.) on 30 Sep 1995 in Okaloosa County, Florida. Glendon was born on 19 May 1950 in Somers Point, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Glendon is a school teacher. Marilyn also has been a high school teacher for about 20 years.

Aunt Missy taken in about 1990

Children:

Marilyn has two step-children from Glendon Jones’ first marriage. Their names are Shannon Mallory and Jennifer McDougald. Between the two, Marilyn has eight step-grandchildren. No other information will be provided due to not being blood related Jameson’s.

My parents, sister and family, and my family taken at my folks 40th wedding anniversary 05 Oct 2010

Carl Woodward Jameson- Tough Love?, What Are You Talking About, Dad?

I have this letter I wanted to share. (Tom, I think the comments on your dad by his father will make you laugh.) Overall, I am not sure what this letter is all about. There are some tough words in it. There is definitely an undertone to death.

What is interesting to me about this letter is the fact that Carl only live 4 months to the day after this letter was wrote. I think that might be the only reason this letter still exists. It is clear that Carl questioned the path that his sons were taking. I will say, if he had lived a few years longer, he would have been very proud of the men his sons grew up to be.

OK, I know the handwriting is not very good, so let me translate the best I can:



West Mansfield O. Dec. 31, 1925

Hugh & Florance,
Dear Kids,
It is now 10:10 P.M. the last night of the old year. I thought I would finish the chapter with writing you a few lines. Well Christmas is over- and it was rather quiet at our house. But we had a good dinner and Santa brought a few things. We got a lot of Christmas cards and sent a good many.

Bob has been home two weeks. That is, he has been in and about W. Mansfield at home the latter part of each night and the early part of each day. Also for most of his meals. The rest of the time has been taken with social duties of various kinds. He will go back to school Monday. He won't be likely to get home so often from now on.

Well we butchered a hog this week and the hens are laying good and we have corn meal so we have pretty plenty to eat now. Your mother and Bob were figuring a little bit on your getting here for Christmas.

We have had some cold weather here 10 below Christmas night. They found Rufus Bailey- (He was the man with the alfalfa on his face and the little cap on his head). Well they found him in his house frozen as hard as a board. Ballinger has him now over the register in the store trying to thaw him enough so he can straighten him a little. Don't know whether he froze to death or froze after death. Don't know how long he had been dead as he lived alone.

We have been wondering about your Scout job. I do not know about it. Better be sure before you let go of what you have. You know Clell is about to get over enthusiastic about some things. One thing I did not like about the proposition. That was putting your present salary in at $18.00 I don't see how you could do that truthfully. And one thing about Boy Scouts is to tell the truth. I would not want you to tell what is not true for the best job they have.

I wish you would let us know about the matter, and maybe we can advise you. I wish you might have a chance to get some more schooling of some kind. Or at least get where you would have a chance to advance to something better. We will likely leave here at the end of this year and of course cannot tell now where we may go.

But if we can plan to help you in any way we will do so. Bob talks of teaching for a year or so. If he does we will not have to help him any more. I do not know how much longer I will be able to make it go. But I hope for a while yet. Well you had better write to your mother. You will never have another.

Good night Happy New Year, Dad

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Does anyone know what Carl Woodward Jameson died of? He was only 56 years old when he died. It sounds that he might have known he was dying.

Writing Charles W. Jameson's Memoir

I have wrote in depth about obituaries in my blogs in the past. I have a number of unusual items that have been passed down to me. Some of them, I'm not sure why they've been passed down, and some are just plain neat that they still simply exist today. This blog is one of those, that includes all above listed together.

I'll start with my great grandfather, Hugh Edward Jameson. It is well known by my family that Hugh had great interest in his family and it's genealogy late in his life. The reason is lost to history, but for some reason Hugh was tasked with writing the memoir/obituary of his uncle, Charlie Jameson. What makes this task a bit unusual is the fact that Charles William Jameson lived with his daughter Karis, a school teach in his last years. Instead of Karis, well educated and versed in the English language and older then Hugh, Hugh took the task on of the writing.

Until finding these drafts, I thought that Hugh only became involved in his genealogy work later in his life after retiring. Charles William Jameson died in 1923. Hugh at the time was just 21 years old.   

1st draft- very rough

 

I am unsure who wrote the top handwriting piece. It appears to be the writing of a women. The bottom is definitely the writing of Hugh Jameson (chicken scratch!). There is also Hugh's writing on back. I have no idea what is says...

2nd draft

The obituary as it appeared in the newspaper

the grave of Charles and Anna (Allen) Jameson; provided by http://www.findagrave.com/

Charles William Jameson genealogy stats:

Charles William Jameson born August 24, 1861 in Manchester Township, Morgan County, Ohio; died April 4, 1923 Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; buried April 6, 1923 McComb Union Cemetery, Pleasant Township, Hancock County, Ohio

1st Marriage:

married Anna Allen (daughter of Albert Moses and Mary Ann (Mathews) Allen) on March 6, 1892 in Deshler, Henry County, Ohio; she was born September 27, 1863 in Newton Township, Trumbull County, Ohio; died August 26, 1901 at Old Fort, Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio; buried in McComb Union Cemetery, Pleasant Township, Hancock County, Ohio

Children:

Grace Laverne Jameson- born May 26, 1895

Karis Mildred Jameson- born February 4, 1898

Infant Jameson- born August 26, 1901

2nd Marriage:

married Claudia A. Frent (daughter of George Henry and Mary Eliza (Marsh) Frent) on Jun 22, 1904 in Genoa, Lucas County, Ohio; she was born December 16, 1868 Whiteford Center, Whiteford Township, Monroe County, Michigan; died June 4, 1955 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; buried June 6, 1955 at Clay Cemetery, Genoa, Lucas County, Ohio

Children:

Mary Cathleen Jameson- born October 11, 1905

George Donald Jameson- born December 4, 1906