In 1806 when Sarah was 13, she married Asa DAVIS9,45.9,45 Asa was born in Thetford, Orange Co, Vermont, on 30 Mar 1787.47,46,9 Asa was born in Massachusetts in 1792-1793.48 He was on the census in Munson Twp, Geauga Co, Ohio, on 1 Jun 1830.47 aged 40-50 years. He was on the census in District 21, Pottawattamie Co, Iowa, on 28 Nov 1850.46 aged 64 years. He was on the census in Silvercreek Twp, Mills Co, Iowa, on 13 Jul 1860.48 aged 67 years. Asa died in 1872; he was 84.49 Asa died in Iowa on 27 Dec 1873; he was 86.9 Buried in East Liberty Cemetery, Silver Creek, Mills Co, Iowa.49 Occupation: laborer.46 Education: can read and write.46,48 Religion: Mormon.45 Anst File#: AFN:4DXC-GR. Individual located in 1830 US census. Individual located in the 1850 US census. Individual located in the 1860 US census.
In 1830 his household consists of 13 people: two males aged under 5 years; two males aged 5-10 years, one male aged 15-20 years; one male aged 20-30 years, one male aged 40-50 years; one female aged under 5 years, one female aged 5-10 years, one female aged 10-15 years, one female aged 20-30 years, and one female aged 30-40 years.47

In 1850, also living in his household is Andrew Clark, a 21-year-old male working as a laborer, born in New York, and able to read and write.46

On 18 Aug 1813 when Clarissa was 17, she married Calvin POWELL in Ontario Co, New York.56 Calvin was born in Vermont on 26 Mar 1792.50,51,52,53,54,57,58,56 He was on the census in Livonia, Ontario Co, New York, on 7 Aug 1820.50 aged 26-44 years. He was on the census in Norwich Township, Huron Co, Ohio, on 1 Jun 1830.51 aged 30-40 years. He was on the census in Stark Co, Illinois, on 1 Jun 1840.52 aged 40-50 years. He was on the census in Stark Co, Illinois, on 28 Aug 1850.53 aged 58 years. Resided in Oregon on 5 Sep 1853.56 arrived in Oregon. Made a purchase on 10 Oct 1853.56 settled donation land claim. Resided in Linn Co, Oregon, in by 1855.56 He was on the census in Linn Co, Oregon, on 26 Jun 1860.54 aged 67 years. He was on the census in Subdivision Number 5, Benton Co, Oregon, on 26 Jul 1870.57 aged 78 years. Calvin died on 14 Jun 1871; he was 79.58 Buried in Mount Union Cemetery, Philomath, Benton Co, Oregon.58 Occupation: farmer.50,53,54,57 Education: can read and write.53,54,57 Individual located in 1820 US census. Individual located in 1830 US census. Individual located in the 1840 US census. Individual located in the 1850 US census. Individual located in the 1860 US census. Individual located in the 1870 US census. Have a gravestone photo.
In 1820 his household consists of two males aged under 10 years, one male aged 26 to 44 years, one female aged under 10 years, and one female aged 16-25 years. One person is engaged in agriculture.50

In 1830 his household consists of two males aged 5 to 10 years, two males aged 10-15 years, one male aged 30 to 40 years, two females aged under 5 years, one female aged 10 to 15 years, and one female aged 30-40 years.51

In 1840 his household consists of two males aged 5 to 10 years, two males aged 15 to 20 years, one male aged 20 to 30 years, one male aged 40 to 50 years, two females aged under 5 years, three females aged 10 to 15 years, and one female aged 40 to 50 years. One person is engaged in agriculture.52

In 1850 he is enumerated as having $1,000 worth of real estate. Also living in his household is Bemsley Stoddard, aged 66 years, male, no occupation, born in Vermont, and not able to read or write.53

In 1860 he is enumerated as having $2,560 worth of real estate and $981 worth of personal estate.54

In 1870 he is enumerated as being a male citizen of the United States aged over 21 years.57

No. 2632 POWELL, Calvin, Linn Co; b 1792, Vt; Arr. Ore. 5 Sept 1853; SC 10 Oct 1853; m. Clarissa 16 Aug 1813, Ontario Co, N. Y. Aff: David M. Taylor, C. W. Powell, Russel B. Powell.56

In 1820 when Jonathan was 20, he married Marand MOORE9,61, daughter of Captain Orson MOORE (13 Sep 1769-? ), in Livonia, Ontario Co, New York.9,61 now Livingston Co. Marand was born in New York, in 1799-1800.11,62,63,65,66,70 Marand was born in Butternuts, Otsego Co, New York, on 30 Apr 1800.64,61,9 She was on the census in Livonia, Livingston Co, New York, on 1 Jun 1830.11 aged 20-30 years. She was on the census in Independence, Allegany Co, New York, on 1 Jun 1840.62 aged 30-40 years. Resided in Independence, Allegany Co, New York, abt 1840.64 She was on the census in Independence, Allegany Co, New York, on 27 Jul 1850.63 aged 50 years. She was on the census in Independence, Allegany Co, New York, on 14 Jun 1855.64 aged 55 years. She was on the census in Willing, Allegany Co, New York, on 16 Jun 1860.65 aged 60 years. She was on the census in Willing, Allegany Co, New York, on 25 Jun 1870.66 aged 70 years. She was on the census in Independence, Allegany Co, New York, on 28 Jun 1880.70 aged 80 years. Marand died in Independence, Allegany Co, New York, on 23 Jan 1886; she was 86.9,61 Buried on 26 Jan 1886 in Whitesville, Allegany Co, New York. Occupation: keeping house.66 Education: can read and write.65,66,70 Anst File#: AFN: SCRH-D3. Individual located in the 1840 US census. Individual located in the 1850 US census. Individual found on a 1855 state census. Individual located in the 1860 US census. Individual located in the 1870 US census. Individual has been located on the 1880 US census.
In 1880 she is listed as Mianda, a widow, retired, and both her parents being born in Massachusetts.70

Her name may have been Mianda or Marinda or some other form.

Allegany County and Her People states that she had eleven children, nine of whom survived.71

She is listed as having thirteen children in a biography of her grandson Orville N. Richardson.72

abt 1826 when Anna was 18, she first married [--?--] BARTHOLOMEW82.9 [--?--] was born abt 1798. [--?--] died ? .

On 29 Jul 1832 when Anna was 25, she second married Otis H HARRINGTON in Geauga Co, Ohio.83 Otis H was born in Massachusetts in 1802-1804.84,81,77,78,80,85,84 Otis H was born in Berkshire Co, Massachusetts, on 3 Feb 1803.84,81,86 He was on the census in Mentor, Geauga Co, Ohio, on 1 Aug 1830.84 aged 20-30 years. He was on the census in Willoughby, Lake Co, Ohio, on 1 Jun 1840.81 aged 30-40 years. He was on the census in Willoughby, Lake Co, Ohio, on 13 Sep 1850.77 aged 46 years. He was on the census in Willoughby, Lake Co, Ohio, on 13 Jul 1860.78 aged 55 years. He was on the census in Sherwood Twp, Branch Co, MIchigan, on 11 Jul 1870.80 aged 68 years. He was on the census in Old Town Twp, McLean Co, Illinois, on 19 Jun 1880.85 aged 77 years. Otis H died ? . Occupation: engaged in agriculture.81 Occupation: farmer.77,78,80 Education: can read and write.77,78,80,85 Individual located in 1830 US census. Individual located in the 1840 US census. Individual located in the 1850 US census. Individual located in the 1860 US census. Individual located in the 1870 US census. Individual has been located on the 1880 US census. They obtained a marriage license on 24 Jul 1832 in Mentor, Geauga Co, Ohio.87
In 1830 his household consists of one male aged under 5 years, one male aged 20 to 30 years, one female aged under 5 years, and one female aged 20 to 30 years.84

In 1840 his household consists of one male aged under 5 years, two males aged 5 to 10 years, one male aged 30 to 40 years, three females aged under 5 years, one female aged 10 to 15 years, and one female aged 20 to 30 years. There were nine total people in his household, and one person [Otis] was engaged in agriculture.81

In 1850 he is enumerated as having $1,800 worth of real estate.77

In 1860 he is enumerated as having $3,500 worth of real estate and $1,000 worth of personal estate.78

In 1870 he is enumerated as having $4,200 worth of real estate and $700 worth of personal estate.80

In 1880 he is living with his married daughter Marinda Loomis, is enumerated as a widower and both his parents being born in Massachusetts.85

In by 1825 when Uriah was 17, he married Orra BURNMAN88,89, daughter of James BURNMAN & Rebecca [--?--]. Orra was born in New York, abt Feb 1809.94,95,102,90 calculated from age at death. Orra was born in Massachusetts in 1808-1809.96,97 She was on the census in China, Genesee Co, New York, on 1 Jun 1830.93 aged 20-30 years. She was on the census in Conesus, Livingston Co, New York, on 1 Jun 1840.93 aged 30-40 years. She was on the census in Willoughby, Lake Co, Ohio, on 13 Sep 1850.94 aged 41 years. She was on the census in Cooper, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan, on 19 Sep 1860.95 aged 52 years. She was on the census in Leonidas Twp, St. Joseph Co, Michigan, on 29 Jul 1870.96 aged 61 years. She was on the census in Leonidas Twp, St. Joseph Co, Michigan, on 18 Jun 1880.97 aged 71 years. Orra died in Leonidas Twp, St. Joseph Co, Michigan, on 21 Jul 1884; she was 75.98,102,103 Buried in Jul 1884 in Factoryville Cemetery, Factoryville, St. Joseph Co, Michigan.98,103 Occupation: keeping house/housewife.96,97,102 Education: can read and write.94,95,96,97 Cause of death: general debility.102 Individual located in 1830 US census. Individual located in the 1840 US census. Individual located in the 1850 US census. Individual located in the 1860 US census. Individual located in the 1870 US census. Individual has been located on the 1880 US census.
In 1880 she is enumerated as both her parents being born in Massachusetts.97

Her death record states that she was married (though at her death she was a widow), aged 75 years and 5 months, and listed her parents as James and Rebecca Burnman.102

Daniel married Cynthia BACKUS, daughter of John BACKUS (1772-1773-28 May 1862) & 2nd wife. Cynthia was born in New York, in 1812-1813.42,107 Cynthia was born in Washington Co, New York, abt 1815.108 She was on the census in Livonia, Livingston Co, New York, on 27 Aug 1850.42 aged 37 years. She was on the census in Livonia, Livingston Co, New York, on 10 Jun 1855.108 aged 40 years. She was on the census in Livonia, Livingston Co, New York, on 14 Aug 1860.107 aged 47 years. Resided in Aug 1861.109 mentioned in father's will. Cynthia died ? . Education: can read and write.42,107 Individual located in the 1850 US census. Individual found on a 1855 state census. Individual located in the 1860 US census.
She is listed as "Cynthia Richardson."42

Philander first married Elisabeth SANGER112,113, daughter of [--?--] SANGER & Sarah [--?--] (abt 1763-? ). Elisabeth was born in Connecticut abt 1815.112 She was on the census in Livonia, Livingston Co, New York, on 22 Aug 1850.112 aged 35 years. Elisabeth died bef 1855; she was 40. Individual located in the 1850 US census.
It is believed that the Sarah Sanger enumerated with the family in the 1850 census is Elizabeth’s mother.112

Philander second married Elizabeth [--?--]. Elizabeth was born in Schoharie Co, New York, abt 1800.111,113 Resided in Livonia, Livingston Co, New York, abt 1825.111 She was on the census in Livonia, Livingston Co, New York, on 10 Jun 1855.111 aged 55 years. She was on the census in Livonia, Livingston Co, New York, on 18 Aug 1860.113 aged 60 years; no birthplace listed. Elizabeth died ? .

In by 1870 when Philander was 60, he third married Achsah AMSDEN (65) 115, daughter of Eleazer Brooke AMSDEN (6 Oct 1797-23 Jul 1876) & Lydia RICHARDSON (19) (11 Oct 1803-18 Dec 1892).114 Achsah was born in New York, on 18 Jul 1837.31,114,116 Achsah was born in New York, in 1838-1839.117 She was on the census in Mendon, Monroe Co, New York, in 1840.118 aged under 5 years. She was on the census in Mendon, Monroe Co, New York, on 20 Sep 1850.31 aged 13 years. She was on the census in Livonia, Livingston Co, New York, on 1 Aug 1870.114 aged 33 years. She was on the census in Livonia, Livingston Co, New York, on 11 Jun 1880.117 aged 41 years. She was on the census in Livonia Village, Livingston Co, New York, on 8 Jun 1900.116 aged 62 years. She was on the census in Livonia Station Village, Livingston Co, New York, on 21 Apr 1910.119 aged 71 years. Achsah died in 1912; she was 74.9 Occupation: housekeeper.114,117 Education: can read and write.114,117,116,119 Education: attended school between 1849 and 1850.31 Individual located in the 1840 US census. Individual located in the 1850 US census. Individual located in the 1860 US census. Individual located in the 1870 US census. Individual has been located on the 1880 US census. Individual has been located on the 1900 US census. Individual has been located on the 1910 US census.

Philandra first married William RIDER, son of [--?--] RIDER. William was born in New York, in 1804-1805.121,122,123 He was on the census in Munson Twp, Geauga Co, Ohio, on 1 Jun 1830.121 aged 20-30 years. He was on the census in Munson Twp, Geauga Co, Ohio, on 1 Jun 1840.122 aged 30-40 years. He was on the census in Munson Twp, Geauga Co, Ohio, on 10 Aug 1850.123 aged 45 years. William died bef Jul 1860; he was 56.124 Occupation: blacksmith.123 Education: can read and write.123 Individual located in 1830 US census. Individual located in the 1840 US census. Individual located in the 1850 US census.
In 1840 he is one of the two in the household that is engaged in manufacture and trade. His household consists of one male under 5 years, one male aged 5-10 years, one male aged 10-15 years, one male aged 30-40 years, 1 female aged 5-10 years, and one female aged 20-30 years.122

In 1850 he is enumerated as having $500 worth of real estate. Also living in his household is Leonard Rillborn, a 38-year-old male farmer, born in New York with $1,200 worth of real estate, and able to read and write; and Wm O Marshall, a 66-year-old male tailor, able to read and write, and his birthplace unknown.123

On 27 Oct 1870 when Philandra was 59, she second married Seth ASHLEY in Geauga Co, Ohio.127 Seth died ? .

On 22 Apr 1832 when Louisa was 17, she married Stephen RIDER131, son of [--?--] RIDER, in Geauga Co, Ohio.132 Stephen was born in Vermont in 1812-1813.129 Stephen was born in Vermont in 1814-1815.130 He was on the census in Munson Twp, Geauga Co, Ohio, on 10 Aug 1850.129 aged 37 years. He was on the census in Concord Township, Jackson Co, Michigan, on 29 Jun 1860.130 aged 45 years. Stephen died ? . Occupation: farmer.129,130 Education: can read and write.129,130 Individual located in the 1850 US census. Individual located in the 1860 US census. They obtained a marriage license on 21 Apr 1832 in Geauga Co, Ohio.133
In 1860 he is enumerated as having $400 worth of personal estate.130

On 8 Jan 1847 when Marinda was 28, she married Benjamin DANN 138,135, son of William DANN & Ruth KEELER, in Ontario Co, New York.138,143 Benjamin was born in Ridgefield, Fairfield Co, Connecticut, on 10 Jul 1807.142,136,137,144,143,135,145 Benjamin was born in Massachusetts in 1805-1806.141 He was on the census in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan, on 20 Jul 1850.142 aged 42 years. He was on the census in Concord Township, Jackson Co, Michigan, on 26 Jun 1860.136 aged 52 years. He was on the census in Pulaski, Jackson Co, Michigan, on 13 Jul 1870.141 aged 64 years. He was on the census in Pulaski, Jackson Co, Michigan, on 5 Jun 1880.137 aged 73 years. Benjamin died in Pulaski, Jackson Co, Michigan, on 20 Mar 1898; he was 90.143,145 Buried on 22 Mar 1898 in Maple Grove Cemetery, Concord Township, Jackson Co, Michigan.143,145 Occupation: farmer.142,136,141,138,143,137 Education: can read and write.142,136,141,137 Politics: Republican.1 Cause of death: apoplexy due to heart failure.143 Individual located in the 1850 US census. Individual located in the 1860 US census. Individual located in the 1870 US census. Individual has been located on the 1880 US census. Have a gravestone photo.
In 1850 he is enumerated as having $500 worth of real estate. Also living in his household is Lydia M Keel, 34-year-old female born in New York, and able to read and write.142

In 1860 he is enumerated as having $500 worth of personal estate.136

In 1870 he is enumerated as having $8,000 worth of real estate and $1,000 worth of personal. The birthplaces of his entire family are incorrectly enumerated as Massachusetts.141

In 1880 he is enumerated as his father's birthplace being unknown and his mother being born in Connecticut. Also living in his household is Benjamin Blincoe, a 20-year-old male servant working as a farm laborer, born in Canada (father born in Canada and mother in England), and able to read and write.137

His death certificate gives his age at death as 90 years, 8 months, and 10 days, that he had been married 40 years and was a widower, and having had three children with two living.143


"No member of the farming community comprising Puaski Township is held in greater honor and esteem than this gentleman, and no one is more worthy of the success that results from diligence, prudence and well-directed labor. The farm that he owns on section 1, is in every respect as valuable an estate as any in its vicinity, its well-kept surroundings, finely-tilled fields, neat buildings and other evidences of care and thrift, showing excellent management on the part of the proprietor.
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"Benjamin Dann was born in Ridgefield, Conn., July 10, 1807, and the early years of his life were passed in that pleasant New England town. He was nine years old when his parents removed to Monroe County, N. Y., where the remaining years of his boyhood and youth were spent. His advantages for an education were limited to an occasional term in a subscription school held in a log house, and he is in the main self educated, and, indeed, a self-made man, as he owes more to his own efforts than to fortune. He was reared to agricultural pursuits, and when fourteen years of age began to work out by the month, his father getting the benefit of his wages until he was twenty-years old. He then began working for himself, was employed by the month for awhile, and then began jobbing and teaming. In 1848 he came to Michigan, coming by water to Detroit, thence by rail to Port Huron, where he wintered. In the spring of 1849 he went to Kalamazoo, where he managed a farm on shares, the old Webster farm, three miles out of Kalamazoo. He was thus engaged about two years, and the remainder of the time did jobbing and teaming. In 1853 he came to Concord Township, and was employed on Mark L. Ray's farm the ensuing year. At the expiration of that time he rented the old Albert Spratt place, and operated it until 1863, when he bought his present farm of one hundred and sixty acres. It was then an undeveloped tract of land, which by persevering toil he has improved into one of the finest and most productive quarter-sections in the county. He has over two miles of stone wall for fence, has seven acres devoted to a fine orchard, and has substantial, conveniently arrange buildings. He engages in grain and stock raising, and has some good grades of Clyde horses.
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"In the sunset of life our subject and his most estimable wife are enjoying the fruits of their early years of united toil in a home that is the centre of coziness and comfort, and in the enjoyment of a good income. Though our subject has passed the milestone that marks a journey of eighty three years on life's road, he retains much of the activity and energy that characterized him in the prime of life, and his fine mental faculties are unimpaired. He is a great reader, an intelligent talker, as during his long life he has kept his observing powers on the alert, and has a fund of information in regard to the past and to the wonderful improvements that he has witnessed, and about the great progress of the world since the days when he was a boy. In all his dealings our subject has preserved the inherent honesty and integrity of his character, and he has always held the unlimited confidence of his neighbors and of all who know him, and is, all in all, one of our best citizens. He takes an active interest in politics, and is a Republican, first, last, and always."138